West Badin High School - Blue Devil Yearbook (Badin, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1966 volume:

l onnle. 4 ! Cil % h v ■v V V p ‘66 FOREWORD As the fleeting moments of yesteryear elude us, we wish to establish ourselves in the annals of time. Although friends must be made and lost, we must go our separate ways as pebbles on a beach venturing for more enlighting moments. Even though we will be absent, the memories of our years at West Badin will linger within each of us as we no longer a group, but individuals, travel our different directions. In order to preserve some of those golden highlights we, the Senior Class of 1966 wish to present The Little Blues. The passage of time will not hinder, but forever endear our hearts to those we leave behind. YEARROOK STAFF Editor, Kathryn Gramling; Assist. Editor, Connie Cagle; Advertising Manager, Delois Gramling; Busi¬ ness Manager, Betty Bennett; Circulation Manager, Johanna Davis; Typists, James Cato, Johanna Davis, Johnetta Hines, Betty Bennett, Kathryn Gramling. 2 A CKNO WLEDGE MENT Grateful appreciation is expressed by the Senior Class to their ad¬ visor, Mrs. S. H. Martin. She has contributed so generously to our entire student body. We deeply appreciate her willingness to guide us during her years with us. We also wish to acknowledge our deep indebtedness to her for her co-operation with our class. The Senior Class 1965-66 3 DEDICATION Because of her faithful services to our school, her excellence of character, her willingness to help others, her ideal personality, and her lectures and stern guidance to not only our class but others, we take pleasure in dedicating our 1966 annual to Mrs. A. H. Flake. 4 FACULTY Mrs. S. G. Brown J.C. Smith University B. S. Degree Mathematics Mr. A. J. Sanders Stanley Cabarrus Counties Music Instructor. Mrs. B. T. Graham N.C. College U.N.C. — Greensboro B. S. GM.Ed. Degree Home Economics. i Mr. R. S. Adams Paine A T. College B. A. M.S. Degrees Science. Mr. G. L. Hines Morhouse College N.C. College B. S. M.A. Degrees Biology Secondary Education. Mrs. B. D. Eaton Clark College A.B. Degree Librarian. Mrs. S. H. Martin Shaw University A.B. Degree English Social Studies Senior Advisor. Mr. T. Hinnant A. T. College N.C. State -- Raleigh B. S. Degree Building Construction Senior Advisor. 6 Mrs. A. H. Taylor Livingstone College ACT C ollege A. B. M. S. Degrees. Mrs. M. O. Daye Barber Scotia College B. S. Degree. Mrs. B. L. Hines St. Augustines College A.B. Degree. I t ' Mrs. R. J. Kelly Bennett College A T College A.B. M.S. Degrees. Mr. J. B. Davis W-S. State College B. S. Degree. Mrs. J. B. McMehan W-S State College B. S. Degree. Mrs. P. B. Hinnant W-S State College A T College B. S. M. S. Degrees. Miss M. A. Harrison Hampton Institute A T College B. S. M.S. Degrees Special Education. Miss E. H. Little W-S State College B. S. Degree. 7 PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE To the Class of 1966: At this commencement season, we your faculty, student-body, and friends, share with you the joys and happiness of your accomplishment. You have completed a task; you have achieved a goal; you have fulfilled a dream. That which at one time seemed out of your reach, is now within your grasp; that which at one time seemed impossible is now certain. Your happiness is a deserved one for we know that your success did not come easily. Many of the obstacles which failed even to deter you, victimized many who started with you. Now they are numbered among the drop-outs, but you are numbered among the graduates. This triumph is not the result of just pure luck, but the fruition of your earnest toils and your constant endeavors. Our best wishes to you as you begin anew. May you carry with you those qualities which have proven their worth and those ideals which have merited your aspirations. 8 SENIORS Bennett, Betty PRESIDENT Chip Ambition -- Biologist Burch, June Junie Ambition -- Secretary Cagle, Connie Cheese Ambition -- Draftsman Davis, Johanna VICE-PRESIDENT J.D. Ambition -- Home Demonstr. J Foster, Eddie Gramling, Delois Gramling, Kathryn E.J Ambition -- Barber Wutsy Ambition -- R.N. ' E.B. It Ambition -- Business Major Hines, Johnetta Tootie Ambition -- Soc. Worker Hough, Linda Huff and Puff Ambition -- Teacher Kilge, David House Ambition -- Pro. Football Bickie Ambition -- R. N. Gal Ambition -- Tailor Mac Ambition -- Barber Modley, Philetta Phil Ambition -- R. N. Richardson, Henry Eager Ambition -- Pro. Basketball Powell, Cynthia ASSISTANT SECRETARY Thomas, James Jimmy Ambition -- Draftsman Walker, Valarie SECRETARY Val Ambition -- History Major Sturdivant, Melvin TREASURER Sweetie Ambition -- Draftsman Washington, Patricia Charles Peoples Charlie Ambition -- Auto Mechanic Williams, Lonnie Fella Ambition -- Barber JUNIORS T. Baldwin J. Burch W. Cunningham E. Gramling S. Mclendon H R. Modley B. Nabinett G. Wilson T. Wilson M. Walker E. Wright G. Spencer L. Wright E. Peoples President -- Ernest Peoples Vice-President -- Treasa Baldwin Secretary -- Betty Nabinett Asst. Secretary -- Margaret Walker Treasurer -- Sarah McLendon 14 SOPHOMORES J. Burch J. Pinchback R. Carpenter E. Goode M. Wilson J. Harris President. John Pinchback Vice President. Jackie Burch Secretary. Betty Kilgo Assistant Secretary. Katherine Jackson Treasurer. Johnnie Harris 16 FRESHMEN A Thomasine Bennett Wanda Terry Joe Charles Burch Eugene Gramling Dwight Thomas PRESIDENT John Gramling Micheal Hall Anthony Tyson Jean Hampton TREASURER Rosa Jackson ASSISTANT SECRETARY Ernest Washington Charles Jones Larry Lewis Larry Watkins Mary Nabinett SECRETARY Louis Robinson Mrs. B. T. Graham ADVISOR Argene Sturtivant 18 UNDERC LASSMEN E. Bennett E. Christian A. Goode X P. Greene J. Harris C. Hough H. Kelly G. Legrand D. Little R. Littlen A. McRae B. Richardson D. Robinson J. Smith K. Stovall W. Sturdivant R. Teal P. Williams R. Williams Mr. J. B. Davis 20 S. Blanding P. Gramling D. Simms S. Blanding C. Gramling B. Legrand E. Lilly E. Moore R. Jefferies P. Thomas D. W atkins D. Williams M. Wilson Mrs. R. J. Kelly Advisor President.Emma Lilly Vice President.Brenda Christian Secretary.Shelia Wilson Assistant Secretary.Beverly Dixon Treasurer.Patty Gramling 21 Advisor -- Mrs. Hines FIFTH GRADE FOURTH GRADE Advisor -- Mrs. Daye THIRD GRADE TEACHER: Mrs. J. B. McMahan FIRST GRADE TEACHER 24 Mrs. A. H. Taylor SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASS Advisor -- Miss Harrison SPEECH THERAPY CLASS Instructor -- Mrs. Watson 25 “ONE PICTURE IS WORTH . . . ORGANIZA TIONS THE CROWN 6 - SCEPTER CLUB Excellence of Scholarship Excellence of Service Maintenance of High School Conduct 28 President -- Betty Bennett Vice President -- Earnest Peoples Secretary -- Philetta Medley STUDENT COUNCIL Assistant Secretary -- Betty Kilgore Treasurer -- Dwight Thomas Advisor -- Mr. R. S. Adams m. i nf i wWiI President -- Kathryn Gramling Vice President -- Henry Richardson Secretary -- Teresa Baldwin JUNIOR RED CROSS Assistant Secretary -- Martin Caple Treasurer -- Mrs. B. L. Hines Advisor -- Mrs. B.L. Hines 29 F.H.A. President -- Betty Nabinett Vice-President -- Betty Kilge Secretary -- Kathryn Gramling Treasurer -- Margaret Walker Editor -- Roger Kirby Co-Editor -- Melvin Sturdivant Typist -- Vicki Lizer, James Cato NEWSPAPER STAFF Copywriters -- Delois Gramling, Johanna Davis Kathryn Gramling, James Cato Betty Bennett 30 SAVINGS CLUB Advisor -- Mr. T. Hinnant GIRLS’ ENSEMBLE Advisor -- Mrs. P. B. Hinnant 31 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM Captain — Connie Cagle Coach — Miss Little Co-Captain -- Valarie Lagrand Assistant Coach -- Mrs. Brown Scorekeeper -- Johnetta Hines SENIOR PLAYERS BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM Captain -- Henry Richardson Co-Captain -- Gregory Blanding Coach -- J. B. Davis Scorekeeper -- Cynthia Powell SENIOR PLAYERS JUNIOR VARSITY Captain -- Lester Sturdivant Scorekeeper -- Kernist Stovall Co-Captain -- Eli Gramling Coach -- Mr. T. Hinnant BRICK MASONRY CLASSES Instructor --Mr. T. Hinnant 34 HOMECOMING Q UEENS 1965-1966 MISS HOMECOMING - ROSA JACKSON ATTENDANTS - JOHANNA DAVIS AND JOHNNY M. HARRIS MISS JUNIOR HOMECOMING - CELESTE HINES ATTENDANTS - MARY WILSON AND KANZATA PINCHRACK CROWNING RY HENRY RICHARDSON, CAPTAIN OF RASKETRALL TEAM 35 36 Most Likely to Succeed SUPERLATIVES Most Co-operative Most Popular Most Athletic Friendliest Mr. and Miss Personality 37 Best Dressed SUPERLATIVES Best Dancers Best All Around Most Musical Quietest Most Talkative Wittiest 38 39 CLASS HISTORY We Have Crossed the Hills . . On August 30 1962, 46 weary, but excited travelers entered into the hilly country known as West Badin High School. There to greet them and guide them further on their journey were Mrs. R. H. Hall, Mrs. R. T. Cox and Mrs. S. H. Martin. The caravan leaders (class officers) were Roger Kirby, President; Betty Bennett, Vice-Presi¬ dent; Cynthia Powell, Secretary; Linda Hough, Assistant Secretary; and Connie Cagle, Treasurer. The most thrilling events during the sojourn were the crowning of Patricia Washington as Miss Homecoming and Kathryn Gramling as Miss N.H. A. The Freshman Hill was surmounted, but there was Sophomore Hill -- much steeper, tougher, and older. The caravan leaders were the same: Roger Kirby, Presi¬ dent; Betty Bennett, Vice-President, Cynthia Powell, Secretary; Linda Hough, Assis¬ tant Secretary; and Connie Cagle, Treasurer. The guides on this journey were Mrs. S. H. Martin and Mr. R. S. Adams. In ' 63, battered and shaken, but much more excited, the caravan reached the foot of Junior Hill with the air of expectancy at last being a part of a prom. The leaders had changed positions. Heading the caravan were Sandra Allen, President; Sally Blanding, Vice-President; Kathryn Gramling, Secretary; Melvin Strudivant, Assistant Secretary; and Connie Cagle, Treasurer. In the midst of Prom Time, U. S. A. , the caravan found itself awed by Fantasy Land . This journey ended weeks of toil, disappointments and drop-backs -- but the results were wonderful . . . the best of West Badin High. Those who reached the uppermost summit of Junior Hill thereby becoming mem¬ bers of the Crown and Scepter Honor Society were Connie Cagle, Johanna Davis, Kathryn Gramling, Betty Bennett, Patricia Washington, and Vicki Lizer. At last in ' 65 the caravan reached and smoothly went over its steepest peak, Senior Hill . Now, here we stand, our school journey over, going ahead of the caravan and joining those at the tops scholastically were: Delois Gramling, Philetta Medley and Valarie Walker, (they became members of the Crown and Scepter Honor Society) We now look back at years of study, fun, and excitement. There before us lies the great future. We can truly say: We Have Crossed the Hills, but Yonder lie the Mountains . Class Historian Betty Bennett Class Colors: Black and Gold Class Flower: Orchid Class Motto: We have crossed the hills, but yonder lie the Mountains Advisors: Mrs. S. H. Martin and Mr. T. Hinnant 40 CLASS WILL I, Betty Jean Bennett, leave to Katherine Jackson, Evangeline Bennett, Elaine Goode, Johnnie Harris, and Claudette Robinson, the ability to graduate with honors. I, June Esther Burch, leave my Famous Phrase to Elaine Goode and my ability to do my homework to Joe Burch and my love to everyone. I, Connie Louise Cagle, leave to R. S. Adams my lack of intelligence and to his students the ability to obtain the knowledge offered by him. I, James Lee Cato, leave my heart to the high-school girls and my ability to type to the high-school boys. I, Johanna Cecelia Davis, leave all my sisters and brothers the best of luck always and to the students at West Badin. To Betty Nabinett my position at West Badin. I, Eddie Junior Foster, leave to Rosa Jackson my heart. I, Delois Gramling, leave to my sisters Pauline and Carrie Gramling the ability to be good athletes, and to Jean Hampton, Augene Sturdivant, Kanzata Pinchback, and Malinda Wilson this slogan, Keep the knowledge you have until you achieve your goal. I, Kathryn Gramling, leave my report card to my two brothers, Eli and Eugene Gramling and my heart to Ernest Peoples. I, Johnetta Ann Hines, leave to Harold Tyson and Robert Robin Roberts the ability to Keep on Pushing and my Drivers License and ' 65 Pony to Betty Kilgo. I, Linda Hough, leave to my brothers, Tommy and Charles Hough, the ability to get their lessons and to Lesonia Benson my position on the basketball team. I, Roger Kirby, leave to the women who couldn ' t get me a duplicate; and for those I tried to get -- I didn ' t really want you; for those I have, I shall keep. I, Valarie Legrand, leave to Jahala Burch the ability to become a good athlete and to the school good luck. I, Vicki Lizer, leave to Malinda Wilson the best of luck in the future. I, Gladys McDonald, leave to my sister Leonara McDonald the ability to sew. I, Leonard McDonald, leave my ability to dress neat to Lewis Robinson. I, Philetta Medley, leave to my brothers, Ronnie and Wayne -- the ability to get their lessons and stay in school. To my niece Beverly I say: Keep up the good work . I, Charles Peoples, leave my heart to Katherine Jackson and to Elaine Goode, Keep up the good work in playing basketball. I, Melvin Sturdivant, leave to Joe Murchinson my ability to have all the women at one time. I, James B. Thomas, leave to my brother Dwight, the ability to get along with women and to be especially kind to his squeeze. I, Valarie Walker, leave to Margaret W.alker the ability to stay home more often. To Thomas Wilson, stop hiding books. I, Patricia Washington, leave the ability to get his lesson to my brother. To my parents, my old report cards. I, Lonnie Williams, leave to Lester Sturdivant my ability to learn. I, Henry Richardson, leave to Herman Blanding a pair of false teeth, more power to Ernest Peoples and my heart to Prucilla Leake. 41 CAMPUS SCENES DEDICATION We, the Senior Class have two dedications. We could not close the pages of our yearbook without showing our deep appreciation to Mr. Thomas Christian. He has been a servant to our school for 14 years and has helped us in many ways. He has shown concern for our school comfort. Because of this, we ' d like to let him have a share in our dedications. We ' ll remem¬ ber him always. The Senior Class 43 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Our yearbook would not be complete unless we showed our appreciation through acknowledgement to one who has served so diligently. He has been a true example of a teacher, counselor, and a friend. We are proud to honor Mr. R. S. Adams in this way. The Senior Class 1965-1966 44 Mrs. E. Cunningham CAFETERIA STAFF Mrs. P. Thomas Mrs. B. 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