West Charlotte High School - Lion Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1963 volume:

THE LION 1963 8 Buildings 51 Teachers 1209 Students and still growing Published by The Journalism Department WEST CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL West Charlotte had its beginnings in 1938 MR. CLINTON L. BLAKE Principal 1938 to present On September 6, 1938 West Charlott opened its doors to 39S students. The fi composed of fourteen members under the c ship of Clinton L. Blake as pi feature of the new school, in addition to its :quipment, was its location, 1415 Beatties Ford Road, address was then outside the city limits and back ' the highway thereby ridding students and teachers of c noises and annoyances. The West Charlotte of 1938. The 1939 Faculty. West Charlotte as it looked in 1950. Twelve years later . . . new buildings, new faces, new hopes and aspirations 1949 Auditorium Exterior. During the schoolyear of 1950, a classroom annex, a gym- nasium and an auditorium were added to the campus. That year the enrollment rocketed to 1100 as the curriculum included grades 7-12. 1950-51 Faculty 1949 Auditorium Interior West Charlotte 1954. A new and lonely lobby 1954. A dramatic beginning, steady growth, continued success . . . the school now lives Then a dream became a reality! The new senior high school was built and in September 1954, Mr. Blake, thirty-one teachers and 800 students heralded the opening of the NEW WEST CHARLOTTE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. We left the cherished halls at 1415 Beatties Ford Road and moved to our present address. . .2219 Senior Drive. An EXTRA -A Student Center. The New Kitchen of the Cafeteria. Dedicated to the cause of education Views of the new gymnasium . In 1955, one year after the Rebirth of West Charlotte High School, three additional buildings were erected. . . the gymnasium, the mathematics building and the in- dustrial arts building. Looking north a view ofthe mathematics building, the industrial arts building, the administration building and the vocational arts building . ' 1 The school population continued to grow and another building was added. To date the school is composed of eight buildings and an athletic field situated on fifty acres of ground. Future plans call for a music building, an auditorium, another classroom building and a field house. Wide, spacious corri- dors were outstanding features of this new build- introduction dedication adm inistr ation activities athletics classes SENIORS advertisements 9 For his sympathetic understanding of the problems of youth, for his leadership and counsel, for his affable ways, for his nobleness of heart, for his kindness of spirit, and in recognition of twenty -five years of service, devotion and enthusiasm, we do proudly dedicate this 1963 edition of the WEST CHARLOTTE LION to MR. CLINTON L. BLAKE, principal of the school. MR. CLINTON LEVONTE BLAKE In Memoriam He achieved success who lived well, laughed often and loved much; who gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children; who left the world better than he found it; who never lacked appreciation of earth ' s beauty or failed to express it; who always look- ed for the best in others and gave the best he had; whose life was an inspiration and whose memory a benediction. Their contributions live on.. . 12 Man is the measure of all things. Writing is thinking; the style is the man. C ' est une bonne idee D (Arc sin u ) = V 1-u x 1_ • D u x 13 T.M. MARTIN J. EARL COLSTON Principal MR. BLAKE and Staff JOSEPH F. TOWNS MISS M.E. RIDDICK MISS M. ALMA BLAKE The LION Staff honors those teachers who have worked longest at West Charlotte. Their devotion to the school inspires in others the spirit of work toward academic excellence. 14 Faculty DUG MISS LOIS B. FITTS Business Education B.S.C. North Carolina College M.A. New York University Advanced Study: North Carolina College Activities: Y-Teen Club MRS. E.B. GADDY Typewriting I, Bookkeeping Shorthand I, II, General Business B.S. AST College M.A. Columbia University Advanced Study: Columbia University Activities: FBLA Club School Bookkeeper MRS. RUBY H. GORHAM Typewriting I, Shorthand I Business English B.S. North Carolina College Advanced Study: North Carolina College Commercial Education Department ommercial Education an index into the business world Faculty © V MRS. LAURA H. BELL English 10 A.B. Spellman College Advanced Study: Atlanta University, Columbia University Activities: Adviser to the Elections Committee of the Student Council MRS. MARGARET B.C. BOOKER English 10,-11, 12 B ' .A. Shaw University, M.A. North Carolina College Advanced Study: North Carolina College H.B. CAPLE Dramatics, Speech and English B.S. Hampton Institute Advanced Study; University of North Carolina Activities: Dramatics and Speech Chorus MRS. BARBARA W. DAVIS English 12, Journalism A.B. Livingstone College, M.A. Columbia University Advanced Study: Medill School of Journalism Northwestern University, Columbia University Activities: National Honor Society, Adviser to MIRROR and LION Staffs, to Senior Class, to Quill and Scroll English . . . Speech . . . Drama Macbeth . . . the clause . . . Sonnet 43 MRS. EVELYN D. FLOYD English B.A. Bennett College Advanced Study: Howard University, University of Wisconsin Activities: Adviser to the Social Committee of Student Council MRS. B. H. LEDBETTER English B.A. Benedict College Advanced Study: Johnson C. Smith University Activities: Student Council WILLIAM B. LINDSAY, SR. English A.B. Fisk University M.A. Temple University MRS. W.C. SCOGGINS English 11, 12 M.A. University of Tennessee Advanced Study: University of Arkansas MRS. VIRGINIA H. WOOD English B.A. Johnson C. Smith University- Advanced Study: University of Pittsburgh W.C.S.H. £I -VOUS CES MOTS EM mHCA, □ □ □ □ □ 0 D Foreign Languages Conversational skills are stressed in the languages MISS ANNE E. BOWERS French A.B. Shaw University, M.A. Columbia University Advanced Study: L ' Universite de Paris, L ' Universite de Bordeaux et Toulouse Activities: Student Council ROBERT L. ELLIS French and Spanish A.B. North Carolina College Advanced Study: Virginia State College Activities: Photography 17 MISS MERTYE RICE Spanish and Humanities B.A. Shaw University, M.A. New York University Advanced Study: National University of Mexico, National of Havana Yale University Activities: F.T. A. Faculty L. GARIC BELLINGER, SR. Plane Geometry, Algebra I, II B.S. Johnson C. Smith University Advanced Study: Case Institute of Technology, David College Activities: Hi-Y Club, Senior Advisor J. EARL COLSTON Math and Senior Science B.S. Livingstone College Advanced Study: Columbia University, Davidson College De Institute Activities: Football, Tennis Mathematics develops reasoning skills Slide rules . . . equations . . . erasers Mathematics W.C. ERWIN Mathematics, College Algebra B.S. and M.Ed., Johnson C.Smith University, Boston University Fisk University Advanced Study: Boston University Indiana University, Clark University MRS. MARY S. HUGHES Algebra B..S. Johnson C. Smith University Advanced Study: Howard University New York University Activities: Junior Red Cross JULIAN W. FYLES Math, Physics A.B. Fisk University, A.M. Michigan University Advanced Study: Michigan University, Carnegie Institute of Technology, University of North Carolina 18 W.C.S.H. Fine Arts ... an appreciation for the finer things in life JOHN L. HOLLOWAY Band and Orchestral Instruments A.B. North Carolina College M.A. Ohio State University Advanced Study: Ohio State University Fine Arts MISS HORTENSE N. REID Mixed Chorus, Piano, Music Appreciation B.A., M.A., University of Michigan Advanced Study: Western Reserve University Activities: Girls ' Glee Club, Boys Glee Club, Choral Ensemble Vocal Soloists MISS MARTHA E. RIDDICK Librarian i.L.S. G M. S. Hampton Institute Advanced Study: University of Chicago, Syracuse University- Activities: Library Club OTIS A. WILLIAMS Art B.S.F.A. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical College Advanced Study: M.Ed. Art Ed. Perm State University Activities: Art Club, Junior Class 19 MISS M. ALMA BLAKE Physical Education, Health B.S. M.A. Columbia University Advanced Study: Columbia University Activities: Girls ' Coach, Basket- ball, Tennis, Softball, Track T. MARION MARTIN Physical Education A.B. Johnson C. Smith University M.A. New York University Advanced Study: New York University Activities: Football, Track Physical Education Physical Education strives to promote physical fitness C.A. McCULLOUGH Health and Physical Ed. B.S. North Carolina College Advanced Study: North Carolina College Activities: Basketball and Baseball Teams Junior Hi-Y MRS. ETME P. WATERMANN Physical Education and Modern Dance B.S. Virginia State College Activities: Modern Dance Group, Cheerleaders MR ARTHUR H. WILSON Driver Education W.CS.H. Science Science ... an exciting world JOHN A. BARBEE Biology B.S., M.A. North Carolina College Advanced Study: Howard University Activities: School Financial Secretary PERCELL R . BOWSER Biology B.S. North Carolina College Advanced Study: University of North Carolina, North Carolina College Activities: Science Club MISS SPELLMAN L. LANE Biology B.S., M.S., M.A., Professional Diploma, Ohio State University Western Res erve University Columbia University Advanced Study: Western Reserve University Activities: General Welfare Committee, Science Cltib E.W. McNAIR Chemistry B.S, Shaw University Advanced Study: Tuskegee Institute Activities: Scholarship Committee, Tennis Coach WILLIAM H. YONGUE JR. Biology B.S., Johnson C. Smith University Advanced Study: North Carolina College, State University of Iowa, University of Michigan Activities: Science Club B.A CLIFTON COLLINS, JR . American History and Sociology St. Augustine College, M.A. Atlantic University MRS. L.B. CURRIE U.S. History A.B., M.A. Johnson C. Smith University, Columbia University New York University, and University of North Carolina Advanced Study: University of North Carolina Activities: Teachers Welfare Committee and Public Relations Committee Social Studies presents a picture of the old and the new ODIS A. ROUSSEAU HI. World History B.S. A T College Advanced Study: Tuskeegee Institution and A T College JOSEPH F. TOWNS World History and Photography B.S. Johnson C. Smith University M.S. Michigan Advanced Study: New York University Activities: United Nations Peace Contest, Scholastic Awards Photo Contest, Eastman Kodak Photo Awards Contest DAVID L. WIGGINS, JR. World and American History B.A. North Carolina College JOSEPH C . CHAMPION Guidance Counselor B.S. A T College W.E. DUNHAM Tailoring Advanced Study: Crane College Vocations DOROTHY B. FLOYD Counselor B.S., M.S., Shaw University, A T College Advanced Study: Atlanta University MRS. CLARISSY C. KNOX Homemaking -Clothing M.A., H.E., South Carolina State College, Cornell University Columbia University Advanced Study: University of Chicago Activities: N.H.A., Y-Teens Today, the training tomorrow, the job. LEROY MILLER Industrial Arts B.S., North Carolina, A T College Advanced Study: M.Ed. , Pennsylvania State Activities: Industrial Arts Club MISS LILLIESTEEN MOORE Cosmetology Apex Beauty College, Imperial Beauty College Ingrid School of Hair Design Advanced Study: A T College, New York State University Activities: Cosmetology Club, Vocational Club, New Homemakers of America MARVIN B. RORIE, SR. Distributive Education B.S., M.A., A T College New York University Activities: D.E. Club JOSEPH WELLINGTON SCOTT Commercial Dietetics B.S., Tuskegee Advanced Study: A T College North Carolina State College WILLIAM T. WATERMANN Industrial Arts B.S., A T College Activities: Building and Grounds Committee MARIAN V. WILLIAMS Vocational Homemaking, Family Living B . S . , Hampton Institute Advanced Study: M.A. Temple University Activities: New Homemakers of Am eric g I I —J 4 The Student Council 1962-1963 Student Council, Ronald Gray is President Youth is a busy time; high school days are full days. The first Student Council was organized in 1946. Bryant George ' 46 was the first president. Students seize opportunity to practice government Delegates to NCASC Harriet Alexander, Pauletta Hawkins, Donald Williams and Sarah Ratchford. COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN DianneWyche, Harriett Alexander, Minnie Wilson, Bettye Ligon, Thomas Moore and Joan Thompson. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS Ronald Gray, Thomas Moore, Sarah Ratchford, Anna Alexander, Pauletta Hawkins, Edward Anderson. National Honor Society West Charlotte Chapter James Alexander Sara Bryan Willine Carr Ronald Gray President Two honor groups are represented at West Charlotte The National Honor Society cultivates qualities of leadership, character, scholarship and service. The Quill and Scroll Honorary Society stresses qualities of leadership, accuracy, scholarship in areas of journal- istic writing . Cynthia Bowen Jeanella Weatherly Dianne Wyche Andretta Anderson Shirley Neal West Charlotte Chapter Quill and Scroll Journalistic Honorary Society Queen Brown Juanita Currie Joan Thompson Pauletta Hawkins Dorothy Perry r MHHI Ok cs Iff The Hi-Y consists of twenty -two boys from junior and senior home- rooms. Last May they were hosts to the state convention. Mr. Bellinger and Mr. Wiggins are advisers to the group. Clubs are an integral part of school life TheY-Teens are an affiliate of the YWCA and are very active at school and in the community. Miss Fitts is adviser to the group. The New Homemakers of America prepare themselves for a niche in tomorrow ' s world of pleasant and comfortable living. The Red Cross attempts to bridge the gap between the privileged and the underprivileg ed . . . b r i n g s the overseas students closer to us through gift boxes and exchange letters. Organizations develop beginnings of mature and professional attitudes There were always pleasant moments when thoughts became too melancholy. We lost ourselves in our club activities. Jjjgjf 3§f The West Charlotte Chapter of the National Conference of Christ- ians and Jews strives to develop a better understanding between ethnic groups. The Future Teachers of America gird themselves for the teaching profession. There was music then . . . there ' s music now and The 1963 Detson Chanters is now directed by Miss Hortense N. Reid. Eighty-seven voices all raised in one triumphant sound— On halls lend fame as we laud thy name. . . i mi mi minium iiniiiwiimmiiiiilillil ' illMllllwillilMlllllnllll MWIIwaljmiMIIWI lidlWlWgfflMTBWiM1WHfflfflffWffllBMB — 1939 Junior Chorus (No longer a part of the music curriculum). BOYS ' GLEE CLUB there will always be music in our lives. GIRLS ' GLEE CLUB PIANO CLASS A class in music appreciation. The first of its kind in the schools The West Charlotte Orchestra . 31 THE FIRST BAND Twenty-four years ago, a band was formed. It lived and it grew. Today it is one of the best bands in the state. Displaying mastery of WEST CHARLOTTE LETTER GIRLS Kay Frances Taylor, Delores Sumpter, Catherine cal skill and form WEST CHARLOTTE MAJORETTES These high stepping young ladies heralded the approach of the marching band. Jacqueline Bel ton, Waynette Stewart, Sarah Mobley, Carrie Moore, Bellvenia Cunningham, and Doris Mackey. 33 Editors of Mirror Editor Sonja Hunt discusses article for school paper with Paul etta Hawkins, associate editor. Each day was filled with little things . . . Teamwork, cooperation and a spirit of adventure helped us to inform the student body. The foreign languages offered include French I, II, III, and IV. . .Spanish I, II, III. Three teachers handle these classes. Here the drills, conversations and grammar essentials of the languages This was a typewriting class in 1941. A complete upsurge has taken place. From a handful of students in the library to a department that boasts of three fully equipped classrooms. . .eighty typewriters, adding machines, mimeograph machines, duplicator, copy machines and three teachers of business education. we have grown in many ways! To the curriculum have been added Shorthand I and II, Bookkeeping, Business Math, Typewriting II, General Business, and Office Practice. COSMETOLOGY. . .added to the curriculum in 1954. The vocations train for skilled Eva Reid gives Jeannette Taylor a manicure while Eunice Saunders styles Jeanette ' s hair. Vocational Subjects Miss Moore demonstrates a shampoo. Joyce Hayes gives facial. Theory Class in Commercial Dietetics. James McClure and Johnny Riverside prepare roast turkey. Tony Blakeney and Sylvester Steele and James McDuffie prepare cake icing . jobs as an entree into the world of labor Charles Jones, Willis C a 1 dw e 1 1 and William Willis work on group project. . . cake decorating . TAILORING— These young men are shown the fundamentals of pressing and pocket construction. MECHANICAL DRAWING— Thomas Moore and Alpha Howze and classmates are receiving training in architectural and engineering skills. I t Industrial arts and home arts . . . WOODWORK— Virgia McKenley and James Taylor select tools to work on their assignments. PRINTING— Mr. Miller shows classes how to set type. FAMILY LIVING— These young ladies discuss problems in family care. train students for useful skilled jobs. 0 0f CLOTHING — These garments will be modeled in the department fashion show which is held twice annually. . .spring and fall. FOODS— Myrtle Dennis smiles prettily as she serves coffee to Harriet Cochran, Ethel Howard, Mary Choates, Ernestine Walker and Cynthia Gentry . 41 Through American history classes, students learn of their heritage. TELEVISION CLASSES— World and American History Girls in a physical education class go through daily exercises. The girls ' physical education program is a must Gymnastics, volley ball, Softball, basketball, tennis and modern dance make up the curriculum. up the physical education PHOTOGRAPHY Areas of service PHOTOGRAPHY -Jerry Mc- Cullough, Roy McCullough, Larry Byrd and William Hamlin. AUDIO- VISUAL AIDS —Anthony Alexander, William Rogers and Edward Anderson. Donald Trimmier, Oscar Wiggins and Alphonso Edwards. ART New realms of thinking through research and experimentation PHYSICS-Lecture PHYS IC S —Laboratory i FIRST FOOTBALL SQUAD 1938 FIRST STARTING LINEUP Twenty-two fully equipped boys made up West Charlotte ' s first football team. October 6, 1938— a day of infamy —West Charlotte to Reid High in Belmont 19-0. Ten teachers and TWO students were the Lion ' s sole supporters. Football in Retrospect i i 1 1 I ■ ■ ' ■ f J t ■ Preliminary to First Queen City Classic in 1947. This Classic has become the biggest game of the year. 1954-ALL STARS-Winners of city, district and state football events . 1962 FOOTBALL SQUAD TODAY, there are 44 fully equipped men on the football squad. Average attendance at home game 800-1000 and 5,000 for Classic. WILLIE VAUGHN Lions in Action. Fall equals football, homecoming, pageantry ROBERT JONES MISS EUNICE BLACKWELL Miss Blackwell wins Again. 1962 Football Record York Road Atkins Gastonia Carver Dudley 6 6 12 12 6 West Charlotte West Charlotte West Charlotte West Charlotte West Charlotte 26 6 28 0 6 Asheville Washington William Penn Second Ward 6 0 24 0 West Charlotte West Charlotte West Charlotte West Charlotte 23 54 20 30 H E Sports brine fame to school, teach N First Basketball team 1939 1 W West Charlotte Varsity 1963 Senior PI ay e r s— W i 1 1 i a m Johnson, Lawrence Jones, James Lilly, Edward Kennedy, Joseph Johnson, Alfred Kennedy, James McDuffie, Willie Vaughn, Garfield Miller and Ira Drayton. Starting Lineup-James Dunlap, Willie Vaughn, James Lilly, William Johnson, Edward Kennedy. Trainers-Edward McMillan, Arthur Deavers, Charles Baskin. fair play, good sportsmanship and demand school pride JUNIOR VARSITY 57 And there were some, numbered among the faith- ful, who rose above the rest. They ascended grace- fully, smiling all the while to pave their way . Far above jealousy, above petty things, above the average did they rise— and we crowned them OUR QUEENS and set them on golden thrones in our hearts. 63 y mc i Pctietu QueewA MISS WILLINE CARR President MISS SARA BRYAN Vice-President and ouA t MISS CAROLYN McDANIEL, MISS JADE HAGANS, MISS JANICE BELTON. Jl liM Queen c €itjf laMic and €04 miss frances stewart, west charlotte miss janice belton, miss qcc miss naomi Mcdonald, second ward 69 AARON, BARBARA AARON, MELINDA ADAMS, CHARLES ADAMS, MARY ALEXANDER, ANTHONY ALEXANDER, CLAUDETTE ALEXANDER, FLOYD ALEXANDER, JOYCE ALEXANDER, WILLIAM ALEXANDER, WILLIAM E. ANDERSON, BETTYE ANDERSON, MILDRED ANDERSON, ROBERT ANDERSON, ROXANNA ANTHONY, MARY ARDREY, DONALD AVERY, ERNESTINE BAILEY, DIANE BAILEY, MELINDA BAILEY, RONALD Sophomores measure their values BAKER, NANNIE BARDLEVENS, JESTINE BASKIN, MARY BAUKNIGHT, PEARL BELL, DORETHEA BELTON, JANICE BELTON, SHIRLEY BIGGER S, WILLIE BILLINGSLEA, EDGAR BIRTHA, HAROLD BLACKMON, BETTY BLACKMON, HIAWATHA BLAIR, DORIS BLACKENEY, DORIS BLAND, CHESTER 70 BLOCKER, CLAUDETTE BOULWARE, BAR BARA BOULWARE, JOHN BOWEN, SYLIBIA BRANNON, JoANN BREWER, DARLENE BREWINGTON, SHARON BRIDGES, JERALD BRIDGES, JOHN BROADY, CAROL BROOKS, LAWRENCE BROOKS, LEONARD BROOKS, SYLVIA BROOKS, VAULENE BROWN, GLADYS BROWN, JACQUELINE BROWN, LETTYE ' BROWN, WILLIAM BUFORD, WALTER BULLARD, LEROY and look ahead BURNS, RAY BURTON, WILLIE BUTLER, EDNA BYERS, JACQUELINE BOYD, VIVIAN CALDWELL, LOIS CALDWELL, MARGIE CAMPBELL, CAROLYN CARR, DELORES CARR, ERIC CATHY, DONNIE CHISHOLM, BETTY CHOATES, MARY CLARK, BETTY CLARK, DONNA 71 CLARK, TYRONE CLINTON, RUBY CLINTON, VERNON CLOUD, WILLIAM COOPER, EDNA COVINGTON, JOHN CRAIG, BETTY CRAIG, LINDA CRAWFORD, JAMES CULP, SHIRLEY CUNNINGHAM, CALVIN DAVIDSON, HARVEY DAVIS, BESSIE DAVIS, BESSIE DAVIS, EMMA DAVIS, JAMES DAVIS, WALTER DEAN, NEVONlA DELANEY, MARGUERITE DILLARD, GERALDINE DRAKEFORD, - ACE DRAYTON, WILLETTE DUNBAR, ROBERT DUNCAN, ALPHONZO DURANTE, DWIGHT EASTERLING, BERTHA EDWARDS, ADOLPHUS EDWARDS, ALFONSO ERWIN, RUFUS ERWIN, VALERIA EZELL, EARNEST INE FERGUSON, LOUISE FERMANDEZ, VICTOR FINCHER, JOAN FOMAN, REBECCA 72 FORD, DeHAVILLAN FORD, GWENDOLYN FORD, HELEN FORD, JOE LOUIS FOSTER, LEE ELLA FRANKS, PATRICIA FRINK, GEORGE FUNDERBURKE, BETTY GABRIEL, NELLIE GAINES, JANICE GAINES, ZELMA GALE, ROBERT GARNER, ELIZABETH GARRETT, LARRY GILLARD, PATRICIA GLENN, BETTYE GLENN, DAISY GIVENS, ARTHUR GIVENS, JOHN GODWIN, ERIC GOODE, SYLESTER GOODSON, SYLVIA GORDAN, JACK GRAHAM, DRAYTON GRANT, GARY GREEN, WILLIE GRIER, BONITA GRIER, LESTER GRIER, WALTER GRIFFIN, FRED GRIGG, NORMAN GRIMES, JOSEPH HALL, LAFEYETTE HARDIN, PHYLLIS HARRIS, CASSANDRA 73 HARRIS, GEORGE HARRISON, GILBERT HART, PEGGY HAYES, JOYCE HAYGOOD, JOHN HEMPHILL, JESSIE HEMPHILL, MARTHA HENDERSON, RAYMOND HENDERSON, SULA HENDERSON, THOMAS HICKLIN, DONALD HINES, DORIS HINES, JOHNSIE HODGES, ALEATHEA HOLLAND, GWENDOLYN HOLLOW AY, MELVIN HOLT, MYRA HOOPER, JAMES HOOVER, SHIRLEY HOPE, VENNIE HOUSER, KENNETH HOUSER, MARY ANN HOWARD, PAULETTE HOWARD, SANDRA HOWEY, INEZ HUBBARD, ROBERT HUDSON, JOYCE HUFF, IVAN HUFF, OLLIE HUMPHREY, MARY HUNTLEY, ANITA HUNTLEY, LEROY HUNTLEY, NORMA IVORY, CECIL JACKSON, ALLEN 74 HUH IIIIIWIIIIIIIIiilPWPWIIIIIIiyMIIIII JAMES, DARRELL JOHNSON, BEVERLY JOHNSON, CHARLES JOHNSON, CONSTANCE JOHNSON, LUCINDA JOHNSON, LUPEARL JOHNSON, RICHARD JOHNSON, SHALIA JOHNSON, WILLIAM JOHNSTON, JOAN JONES, BOBBY JONES, CATHERINE JONES, EDWARD JONES, IRIS JONES, MELVIN JORDAN, ROSELAND KEE, CHARLES KEE, WILLIE KEEMAN, BEVERLY KENNEDY, ALMA KENNEDY, STERLING KILGORE, BERNITA KIM BLE, MARTHA KING, FRANK KNOX, ALBERTA LADSON, JOHNNY LAWING, PEAR LINE LAWRENCE, NATHANIEL LEAK, NORMA LEAKE, JULIETTE LEWIS, ROSA LEUING, TYRONNE LINDEN, WILLIAM LINDSAY, KATRENA LITTLE, EVA 75 LITTLE, SHIRLEY LOCK, BOBBIE LOWERY, ROBERT LUCAS, BARBARA LUCAS, WILLIAM MACKEY, GAYNETTA MACKEY, ROBERT MALONE, WILLIAM MARTIN, JOE MASON, RAYMOND MAXWELL, CARL McADAMS, VALERIA McADOO, PAULETTE McALLY, ULYSSESS McCAIN, DIANE McCALL, LUTHER McCAULEY, ANNIE McCLAIN, GLORIA McCLAIN, PATRICK McCLETTIE, MAURICE McCOLLUM, FRANCINE McCROREY, WILLIAM McCULLOUGH, DAVID McCULLOUGH, MELVIN Mcdonald, aaronita Mcdonald, gloria Mcdowell, ronald McILWAIN, CAROLYN McILWAIN, JOHNNY McILWAIN, MATT IE McILWAIN, QUINCY McKEE, WANDRA McKENZIE, DANNY McMANUS, BESSIE McMillan, Robert 76 McNAIR, BARBARA McVAY, FRANKLIN MEANS, REGINALD MICKENS, CAROLYN MILLER, LOUIS MILLER, TOMMYE MINTON, PRESTON MITCHELL, JANICE MONTGOMERY, BARRY MOORE, BRENDA MOORE, CAROLYN MOORE, DELORIS MOORE, DIANE MOORE, EDDIE MOORE, JAMES MOORE, MICHAEL MOORE, REID MORGAN, GALE MORGAN, JOHNNIE MORRISON, ANNIE MOSES, MARION MURPHY, JIMMY NANCE, SYLVESTER NASH, JAMES NEAL, HAROLD NEAL, IRIS NEAL, LARRY NEELY, JAMES NEELY, SUE NELSON, MERVIN NICHOLAS, PHYLLIS NOLLEY, CLARENCE NORMAN, FATINA OATES, LYCURGUS OLIVER, CHERYL 77 O ' REAR, MARY OWENS, PATRICIA PARKER, BESSIE PATTON, NEC IE PAULING, NATHANIEL PERRY, CHARLES PERRY, DOROTHY PERRY, EDWARD PERRY, MICHAEL PETERS, REGINALD PETTY, TOMMY PHIFER, NATHANIEL PHIFER, VIRGINIA PHILLIPS, EVELYN PHILLIPS, GARNETTA PHILLIPS, THOMAS POLK, JAMES POLK, JOHN POWELL, KENNETH PRAYLOR, CHARLES PRIDE, SYLVESTER RANKIN, BERMEN RANKIN, DAVID RANN, LILLIE RANN, WILLETTE RAY, MARY REDIC, DONALD REEVES, BERLYN REID, BRENDA RICE, JOYCE RICHARDSON, CAROLYN RICHARDSON, HARRIETTS RICHARDSON, MARGARET RICKETT, BETTY ROACH, NORMAN 78 ROBBINS, FREEDMAN ROBERTS, YVETTE ROBINSON, LUCIELLA ROCKYMORE, JOHNNY RODGER S, JIMMY ROSS, BRENDA ROSS, CURTIS ROSS, GEORGE ROSS, ROBERT ROSS, VIVIAN RUSHING, CAROLYN SANDERS, OLIVIA SANDERS, WILLIAM SAMUELS, BRENDA SCOTT, ANN SCOTT, CLARENCE SCOTT, CURTIS SHIPMAN, ALEANA SHIPP, RICHARD SIFFORD, SARAH SIGLE, ABRAHAM SIGLE, MARIE SIGLER, LLOYD SIMMONS, BRENDA SIMMONS, JOETTA SIMPSON, BETTYE SINGLETARY, GENE SMITH, JOHNNY SMITH, MAMIE JOYCE SMITH, SHIRLEY SOW ELL, BRENDA SPEARS, MARY SPRATT, RICHARD SPRINGS, JOYCE STEVENSON, JAMES 79 STEVENSON, JAMES STEVENSON, PEGGY STITT, MARION STRAITE, ROSA STRICKLAND, ROSALIND STRONG, GILES STURGIS, EVELYN STURGIS, JOHN TATE, MARY TAYLOR, BETTY TAYLOR, JAMES TAYLOR, WALTER THOMPSON, ISAAC THOMPSON, JAMES THORNWELL, PHILLIP TILLMAN, CHARLES TILLMAN, WILLETTA TINSLEY, FRANCENA TOWNS END, FREDDIE TRAPP, PHYLLIS TRIMMIER, DONALD TRIPLETT, RUTH TRUESDALE, DAWNE VAUGHTERS, DWIGHT WADE, BICKETT WALKER, JOSEPH WALKER, MADALINE WALKER, STEPHEN WALL, BETTY WALLACE, KATHLEEN WALLACE, ROBERT WALLACE, RUBY WALLACE, VIVIAN WASHINGTON, GEORGE WEDDENGTON, JOANNA 80 WELLS, HOWARD WILLIAMS, CALVIN WILLIAMS, CASSANDRA WILLIAMS, CECELIA WILLIAMS, ELDORIS WILLIAMS, GILBERT WILLIAMS, JOHN WILLIAMS, JOHN E. WILLIAMS, LENNIE WILLIAMS, PEGGY WILLIAMS, RACHAEL WILLIAMS, WILLIE WILLIS, CAROLYN WILSON, FRANCES WILSON, RAY WILSON, SAMUEL WINGATE, VERDAIR WITHERS, BARRY WITHERS, ELIZABETH WITHERS, MARY WITHER SPOON, ERNEST WITHERSPOON, SHIRLEY WOODS, LEAVONNE WRIGHT, EDDIE WRIGHT, EUGENE YELDELL, SANDRA YOUNG, VERA ADAMS, JOYCE A. ALEXANDER, ANNA ALEXANDER, CAROLYN ALEXANDER, DONALD ALEXANDER, HARRIET ALEXANDER, JEANETTA ALEXANDER, THEODORA ALFORD, EARNEST ALLEN, MAR CIA ANDERSON, EDWARD ANDERSON, JAMES ASHFORD, KENNETH BAILEY, BARBARA BAILEY, JOYCE BAKER, LUC END A BALLARD, JESSIE BANDY, WILLIE BARNES, GLORIA Juniors await many new BELTON, JACQUELINE BENNETT, GROVER BENNETT, McARTHUR BERRY, SHERRY BIDGOOD, WALTER BLACKMON, ARNESHIA BLACKMON, MARY D. I BLAIR, ERIC BLAKENEY, TONY BLAKER, HELEN 82 BOLTON, GEORGE BOOKMAN, BARBARA BOULWARE, WILLIE BOYD, HELEN BOYTON, ARGIE BRACEY, WILLIE BREVARD, MARY F. BREWER, OSBORNE BROWN, CLYDE BROWN, FRANK BROWN, GERALDINE BURROUGHS, MOSES BYERS, NORA BYERS, SAMUEL BYRD, RONALD .... | BYRD, TESSIE CALDWELL, DOROTHY CALDWELL, GISLE experiences and opportunities CALDWELL, MELVIN CAMPBELL, DORETHA CANNON, CARMEN CAROTHERS, JUDY CARTER, MOLLIE CASON, MYRDIS CAT HEY, AMELIA CATHEY, FRANZEL CATHEY, HARRIET CHAPPEL, JANIE 83 J CHERRY, JAMES CHERRY, ROBERT CHILES, DARRELL CLARK, CHARLES CLARK, LUVENIA CLARK, MARCUS CLOUD, WILLIAM COCHRAN, JIMMY COOPER, DOROTHY COOPER, GEORGE COOPER, RONALD COVINGTON, SAUNDRA CRAIG, ANNETTE CRAWFORD, DAVID CRAWFORD, DELORIS CRAWFORD, GWENDOLYN CREECH, CHARLIE CUNNINGHAM, BELVINIA The good man is the builder CURRIE, JU ANITA CURRY, VIVIAN DAVIDSON, ETTA DAVIDSON, GLORIA DAVIDSON, JANICE DAVIDSON, PERRY DAVIS, BARBARA DAVIS, JAMES C. DAVIS, JOHNNY DAVIS, JULIA 84 DAVIS, PERRY DAWKINS, WILLIE DEW ALT, TOMMIF. DIGGS, CLARETHA DIXON, BRENDA DOUGLAS, HENRY DUNCAN, CARRIE EAVES, GLADYS EGLESTON, PEGGY ELDER, ULYSSES ENGLISH, ERIC ENGLISH, SUSAN ERVIN, ANNIE FAULKNER, KEITH FAULKNER, MAMIE FEASTER, PERNELL FERNANDEZ, LARRY FRAZIER, BARBARA if he builds what is good FRAZIER, BARRON FRAZIER, JOHNNY FRAZIER, WILLIE GAINES, BEVERLY GARNER, JANE GARY, DAVID L. GASTON, JAMES C. GERALD, JIMMY GILCHREST, SHIRLEY GILMORE, ELIZABETH 85 GLENN, ANTHONY GLENN, KITTY GRAHAM, FREDDIE GRAHAM, JAMES GRAHAM, RONALD GRADDY, HAZEL GRANT, ALLIE L. GRAY, VERONA GREENE, CECELIA GREENE, CECIL GREGORY, ARETHA GRIER, OSCAR GRIFFIN, ERNESTINE GUINYARD, BARBARA HAGANS, JADE HALLMAN, GLORIA HANKER SON, WILLIE BELL HARMON, LINDA The Junior Senior Prom is HARRIS, BARBARA HARRIS, BRENDA HARRIS, LUCILLE HAWKINS, PAULETTA HEATH, ARCHIE HEATH, SUSAN HICKLIN, EDDIE HODGE, ELIZABETH HODGES, JAMES HOGAN, TERRY 86 HOLLAND, BRENDA HOOD, WILHELMINA HOOPER, JAMES HORSLEY, WALDO HORTON, ROSE HOUSER, MARGARET HOUSTON, CAROLYN HOUSTON, EVELYN HOWARD, JACQUELYN HOWIE, JAMES HOWIE, SHIRLEY HOWEY, JOE HOWZE, ALPHA HOWZE, BURNETTA HUBBARD, FRANK HUNTER, BETTY HUNTER, DIANE ISHAM, MARTHA Our Big Night JACKSON, ANNIE JAMES, CHARLES JAMES, JOHNNY JAMISON, RICHARD JOHNSON, GERALD INE JOHNSON, OLETHA JONES, FRANCES JONES, LEON JONES, STANLEY KEARNES, HAZEL 87 TP A KENDRICK, CHARLES KENDRICK, DONALD KENNEDY, CORDELL KING, ANNIE LEE, MADGE LEGGETT, CYNTHIA LINDER, LORRAINE LITTLE, ELBERT LOMAX, ANNIE MACKEY, DORIS MANGUM, NAOMI MASON, BONNIE MAXWELL, JOEL MARTIN, THEODORE MARTIN, McCAIN, McCALN, McCALL, ZENOBIA NAOMI VERNON BEVERLY McCARROLL, ARTHUR McCASKILL, ADRIAN McCLAIN, GLORIA McCLELLAN, JAMES McCLERY, LYNN £ McCOLLOUGH, MARGIE McCOMBS, GAYLE McCORKLE, JOHN McGRANT, BERTHA McILWALN, JOHNNIE 88 McILWAIN, JOSEPH McKAY, ROBERT McKINLEY, VIRGIA Mclaughlin, georgina mcmiller, katherine McNEIL, JACQUELYN McVAY, WILLIE MILLER, JOSEPHINE MILLER, SELETHA MITCHELL, VIVIAN MOBLEY, BILLIE MOBLEY, SARAH MOORE, CARRIE MOORE, ROSA MOORE, THOMAS MURRAY, MILTON NAIL, CAROLYN NEAL, EXCELL NEELY, GRACIE NEWBERRY, EDWARD NICHOLAS, ERNESTINE OLIPHANT, ROBERT OWENS, HENRY PAIGE, FREDA PARLER, HARRIET PARKER, CARNELLA PATTON, MAXINE PATTON, RICHARD 89 1 Jt fcfc 4 ROBERTS, GWENDOLYN ROBERTS, WILLIAM ROBINSON, JOSEPH ROBINSON, MORRIS SANDERS, EUNICE SCOTT, ROSALIND SEGGARS, LORENZA SIFFORD, GARDENIA PAYNE, RAY PETERSON, WILLIE PLATTS, BRENDA QUICK, CHARLES RATCHFORD, JUDY RATCHFORD, SARAH RATLIFF, MARY REID, EVA REID, JOSEPH RICHARDSON, RALPH SHIPP, RONNIE SIMMONS, DORIS SIMPSON, JOHN SIMPSON, JOYCE SMITH, GWENDOLYN SMITH, ROBERT L. SPEARS, JACQUELYN SPRATT, REGINALD SPRINGS, MELVIN STEVENSON, LENORA 90 STEWART, FRANCES STINSON, JULIAN STOVER, ARNOLD STRONG, DENNIS SUMPTER, DELORES SUSWELL, HAT TIE SWITZER, DELORES TAYLOR, ARNOLD LEE TAYLOR, JEANETTE TAYLOR, KAY FRANCES TEETER, CAROLYN TILLMAN, ALLEN TILLMAN, SHIRLEY THOMAS, BOBBY THOMAS, MARGARET THOMAS, RAYFORD THOMPSON, EARNEST THOMPSON, ESSIE THOMPSON, FREDERICK TOLLIVER, WILLIAM TOOMER, ELIZABETH TRAPPS, MARGARET VANCE, JAMES WALKER, BERNICE WALLACE, RONALD WALLACE, THOMAS WALLS, FELTON W ATKINS, VARDRY 91 WATSON, VERA WAY, PATRICIA WEBB, VIOLA WERTZ, PATRICIA WESTMORELAND, BARBARA WIGFALL, GRADY WILLIAMS, DONALD WILLIAMS, JULIUS WILLIAMS, LUTRICIA WILLIAMS, MARYNELL WILLIAMS, SARAH WILSON, HENRY WILSON, JAMES WILSON, LONNIE WILSON, MINNIE WINCHESTER, MARTHA WRIGHT, ALBERTA WRIGHT, MELVIN WYLIE, RONALD WYNN, BOBBY YARBOROUGH, SYLVIA YOUNG, BILLY YOUNG, ROBERTA ZEEK, JOAN PATRICIA Senior Class Officers Senior Homeroom Presidents SARA FRANK CYNTHIA FRANCES CALDWELL BRYAN DAVIS GENTRY HARRIS COLE 12-3 12-4 12-5 12-6 12-7 West Charlotte ' s First Graduating Class . . . 1941 Pins and rings distinguish seniors West Charlotte ' s twenty-second graduating class consists of a record 267 95 and personal cards hint graduation DOROTHY BALLARD JERRY BARNES Commencement looms ahead as FRANKIE BIGGER S JAMES BIRTHA 98 99 100 102 Days at West Charlotte will always be remembered EVERETT FEEMSTER WILLIE FLOWE 107 108 109 110 PHYLLIS HOLT SAMMIE HOLT 1 GLENDA HORTON ETHEL HOWARD PEAR LIE HOWIE JOHNNIE HUDSON 114 115 116 118 119 121 ft 123 124 126 127 Hour of classroom notetaking CHARLES SCOTT DAVID SIMMONS 130 131 132 ZACHARY TAYLOR PAULA TEAGUE FREDA THOMPSON JOAN THOMPSON JO ANN THOMPSON SANDRA THOMPSON 133 134 136 137 DIANNE WYCHE PATRICIA WYNN In many ways-large and small this was a wonderful year. MATT IE YARBOROUGH LIBBY JO YOUNG Senior Statistics AARON, WILLIE Mo-Ucker Make good while you can. Football 2; Track 2; Band 2, 3,4; Hi-Y 3,4. AMBITION: Lawyer. HOBBIES: Basketball, Swimming. AGURS, DOROTHY Tootsie Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Girls ' Glee Club 3,4; Y-Teens 2; N.H.A. 2, 3,4. AMBITION: Business Edu- cation. HOBBIES: Sewing, Cooking, Reading. ALEXANDER, JAMES Goat Whatsoever thy hands find to do, do it with all thy might. Band 2,3,4; Boys ' Glee Club 2,3,4; Student Council 2,3,4; Hi-Y 2,3,4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Host and Hostess Club 2, 4; N. C.C.J. 3; Thespians 3; Philosophy Seminar. AMBITION: Medical Doctor. HOBBIES: Astronomy, Music, Reading. ALEXANDER, JOHN STANLEY Never be ashamed to die when you have given humanity something to live by. Hi-Y 2,4; Student Council 4. AMBITION: Minister and High School Counse- lor. HOBBIES: Reading, Model Cars. ALEXANDER, THELMA PEARL Thellie Take the first, big step in the right direction and walk the rest of the way. Student Council 2, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3; Girls ' Glee Club 2,4; F.T.A. 4; Host and Hostess Club 3,4; Philosophers ' Seminar 4; MIRROR Staff 3,4; LION Staff 3, 4. AMBITION: Fashion Designer. HOBBIES: Sewing, Designing Fashions. ALEXANDER, VERNON Let not your heart be troubled. Chorus, D.E. Club. AMBITION: Minister or Military Career. ALLISON, ALONZO Shorty Everything will work out for the best. AMBITION: Teacher. ANDERSON, ANDREWETTA Andye Love thy neighbor as thyself. Student Council 2, 4; N.C.C.J.2, 4; LION Staff 3, 4; MIRROR Staff 3,4; Hosi and Hostess Club 2,4; F.T.A. 4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Girls ' Glee Club 2,4; Philosophy Seminar 4. AMBITION: Medical Laboratory Technician. HOBBIES; Music, Reading. ANDERSON, LINDA Mickey When success knocks at your door, let it in. AMBITION: Social Worker. HOBBIES: Dancing, Writing, Singing. ANDREY, ERNESTINE Tina If the escalators to success are broken, climb the stairs, Spanish Club 2,3. AMBITION: Stenographer. HOBBIES: Singing, Sewing. BAKER, DOROTHY Dot Try to succeed by doing what you think is right. Band 3, 4. LION Staff 4. AMBITION: Secretary. HOBBIES: Reading, Sewing. BALLARD, DOROTHY Dot Smile, Smile, Smile. Library Club. AMBITION: Tailor. HOBBIES: Dancing, Reading. BARNES, JERRY VANN Flat Top Stay young. Glee Club. AMBITION: Air Force Career. HOBBIES: Reading, Photography, BARNES, RICHARD L. Dickie To each his own. Student Council 2; Hi-Y 3; Host and Hostess Club 3, 4; Baseball 2; D.E. Club 3, 4; Boys ' Glee Club 2;Basketball 2; Red Cross 2; Hi-Y 3. AMBITION: I. B.M. Technician. HOBBIES: Sports, Reading. BARRIER, JOHN ROBERT Nookey HOBBIES: Baseball and Football. BASKIN, CHARLES Basco Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. AMBITION: Army Career. HOBBIES: Baseball, Music. BEATTY, GLENDA ANN Anne To thine ownself, be true. Humanities Club 4; French Club 4; N.H.A. 3, 4. AMBITION: Interior Deco- rator. HOBBIES: Sewing, Reading. BIRTHA, JAMES McKINLEY Burt If you can ' t be good, be careful. Hi-Y 3, 4; Track 2,4;Baseball 4; Football 3,4. AMBIT ION: Barber. HOBBIES: Golf, Football, Tennis. BLACKMON, JOHNNETTA CLARISSA Chuck The human soul is the world ' s greatest battlefield. Modern Dance Group 2, 3, 4; N.H.A. 4; Bowling Club 4; Y-Teens 4; Pho- tography Club 4. AMBITION: Business Education Teacher. HOBBIES: Dancing, Reading. 140 Senior Statistics BLACKMON, FOSTER ERNEST Billy Be good, be wise, then good and wise things will follow you. AMBITION: Physical Education Teacher. HOBBIES: Photography, Reading. BOST, JOHN Pap Don ' t put off until tomorrow that which you can do today. Hi-Y4; Chorus 4; F.T.A. 4; Student Council 3,4;Boys ' Glee Club 2, 4; Track 3,4. AMBITION: Teacher. HOBBIES: Swimming, Reading.- BOST, VIVIAN CAROL Vip Never dim the lights of others to make yours shine brighter. Library Club 2,4; Art Club 2,4; Red Cross 4; Student Council 3, 4. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBLES: Drawing, Sewing. BOWEN, CYNTHIA MARIE Cent I celebrate myself, and sing myself, and what I assume you shall assume, for every atom belonging to me is yours as well. Host and Hostess Club 2, 3; Girls ' Glee Club 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; LION Staff 3, 4; MIRROR Staff 3,4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Chorus 4; Philosophers ' Seminar 4; N. H. A. 2, 4; N.C.C.J. 3, 4. AMBITION: Home Economics Teacher. HOBBIES: Reading, Sewing. BOWSER, WEWKIRK Tim Be the best of what you are. Hi-Y 4; Red Cross 2, 4. AMBITION: Architect. HOBBIES: Collecting sea shells. Swimming. BOYCE, MARY BOYD, GRADY Henry Be the best of what you are. Red Cross 2,4. AMBITION: Army Career. HOBBIES: Baseball, Football. BROOKS, BRENDA DARNELL Beatnik It is better to give, than to receive. Dramatics; Chorus; Girls ' Glee Club; Red Cross; Student Council; N. H. A.; Spanish Club. AMBITION: Business Education Teacher. HOBBIES: Dancing, Cooking . BROWN, BERNARD LEE Bunny Life is a great gift; live it with truth and love for others. Band 2; Hi-Y4; Science Club 4. AMBITION: Dental Surgeon. HOBBIES: Read- ing, Chess. BROWN, CHARLES FRANKLIN Charlie I dare do all that may become a man; who dares do more is none. Band 2, 4; Orchestra 2, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4. AMBITION: Business Administrator. HOBBIES: Sports, Reading. BROWN, FRANKLIN THOMAS Big Brown Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man. Football 2, 4; Track 2,4. AMBITION: Medical Doctor. HOBBIES: Swimming, Sports. BROWN, QUEEN ESTHER Queenie Any man who does not place value on the life of another has little know- ledge of his own. Student Council 2, 4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Y -Teens 2,4; F.T.A. 4; Girls ' Glee Club 3, 4; MIRROR Staff 3,4; LION Staff 3,4; N.C.C.J. 3,4; Host and Hostess Club 3,4; Philosophy Seminar 4. AMBITION: Statistician. HOBBIES: Reading, Cooking, Collecting Rare Coins. BRYAN, SARA OLIVIA Call no man foe, but never love a stranger. Honor Society 3, 4; Student Council 2,4; Host and Hostess Club 2,4; Chorus 2; Glee Club 2, 3; Sigma Phi Sigma 4; F.T.A. 4; Philosophers ' Seminar 4. AMBITION: HOBBIES: Reading, Sewing. BURROUGHS, SAMMY LEE Sambo A hint to the wise is sufficient. Baseball 3; Football 2; Hi-Y3,4.. AMBITION: Elementary Education Teacher. HOBBIES: Baseball, Football. BYARS, SHERLOCK ANTHONY Bunch If at first you do not succeed, try again. Student Council 2, 3; Hi-Y 2, 4; Host and Hostess Club 3,4; Sigma Phi Sigma Club 4; Football 3; Red Cross 3; Track 2,4. AMBITION: Chemical Engineer. HOBBIES: Chess, Jazz. BYERS, NONA CATHERINE To thine ownself, be true. Student Council 3; Red Cross 2,4; Girls ' Glee Club 3,4; Choral Ensemble 3. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Swimming, Dancing, Singing. BYRD, LARRY Bird I dare do all that may become a man, who dares do more is no man. Baseball 3; Track 3; Football 3; Tennis 3. AMBITION: HOBBIES. BYRD, WILLIE B. Bandit Football 2, 4; Basketball 2, 4; Hi-Y 2,4. AMBITION: Professional Football Player. HOBBIES: Sports. CALDWELL, MARGIE EYVONNE Twinkle Always strive for the better things in life. Dramatics Club 3,4; N.H.A. 4; Red Cross 4; Cheerleader 3,4. AMBITION: Secretary. HOBBIES: Sewing, Cooking. 141 Senior Statistics CALDWELL, WILLIS CARNELL Fat Daddy Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Football 3, 4; Hi-Y 4; Commercial Dietetics Club 3,4; Tailoring Club 2,3. AMBITION: Tailor. HOBBIES: Football, Baseball. CARR, WILLINE Bunny Man is the measure of all things. National Honor Society 3,4; Student Council 2,4; Host and Hostess Club 3,4; F. T. A. 4; Sigma Phi Sigma Club 4; Philosophy Seminar 4; LION Staff 4. AMBITION: Sociologist. HOBBIES: Reading and Sewing. CARTER, RUDOLPH MELVILLE Juicy If at first you do not succeed, try again. Band 2, 4; Hi-Y 2, 4; Student Council 2, 3; Orchestra 2, 4; Boys ' Glee Club 4; Philosophy Seminar 4. AMBITION: Music Teacher. HOBBIES: Jazz, Basketball. CLYBURN, WILLIE Jake Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. AMBITION: Artist. HOBBIES: Basketball, Baseball. COCHRAN, HARRIETTE STINSON Had It is better to be unborn than untaught, for ignorance is the root of misfortune. N.H.A. Club 4; Y-Teens4; Tennis. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Sewing, Swimming. COLBERT DANNY Danny Boy Be prepared. Chorus 3, 4; French Club 2; D.E. Club 2; Boys ' Glee Club 2,3; Dramatics Club 2,3. AMBITION: Government Career. HOBBIES: Sports, Reading. COLE, CALDWELL Raymond Commercial Dietetics 3, 4. AMBITION: Business Administration. HOBBIES: Track, Wrestling. COOPER, LEROY Koco ' Save when you have and have when you need. AMBITION: Tailor. HOBBIES: Art, Reading. CORLEY, ANNA ELIZABETH Sister It is better to be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt. Library Club 4; N.H.A. 4. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Dancing, Singing, CORLEY, ROBERT RICHARD Bobbie Chorus 2, 4; Boys ' Glee Club 2, 4; Choral Ensemble 3, 4; Commercial Dietetics 3,4. AMBITION: Cook. HOBBIES: Singing, Cooking. COSTNER, WILVON LUIE Thespians; Band; Orchestra; Boys ' Glee Club, Science Club. AMBITION: Physicist. HOBBIES: Photography, Electronics. CRAWFORD, BARBARA JEAN Bob Always think before you speak. AMBITION: Art Teacher. HOBBIES: Drawing, Dancing. CROSLIN, GERALDINE Basketball 3,4; Track 3,4; Softball 3, 4; Volleyball 3,4. AMBITION: Physical Education Teacher. CUNNINGHAM, CATHERINE MARIE Cat The World owes you a living, but you have to work to get it. N.H.A. 4; Tennis Team 2,4; Girls ' Glee Club 3,4; Dance Group 4; Band 2, 4; Red Cross 4; Bowling 4. AMBITION: Business Education Teacher. HOBBIES: Dancing, Bowling. DAVIDSON, PAUL BERNARD Dino If a task is once begun, never leave it until it is finished. Hi-Y; Chorus; Baseball; Chorus; Tennis. AMBITION: Army Career. HOBBIES: Reading, Swimming, Dancing. DAVIS, DORIS JETER Hazel Eyes To err is human; to forgive is divine. Chorus 2,4; Dramatics 4; Student Council 4; Y-Teens 4; Girls ' Glee Club 4; Red Cross 3; N.H.A. 4. AMBITION: Secretary. HOBBIES: Sewing, Cookinq, Sing ing . DAVIS, FRANK CROSBY Crosby There but for the Grace of God go I. Hi-Y 2, 4; F.T.A. 4; Host and Hostess Club 2,4; Sigma Phi Sigma Science Club 4; Student Council 2,4; Chorus 2. AMBITION: Engineer or Mechanic. HOBBIES: Chess, Electronics. DAVIS, JOHN CLARENCE Culiar You live only once. Track 3,4; Football 2,4; President of Senior Class, Basketball 2,4; Student Council 3,4. AMBITION: Business Administration. HOBBIES: Sports, Cars. DAWKINS, CAROLYN SONJIA To err is human; to forgive is divine. Student Council 4; F.T.A. 4; N.H.A. 4. AMBITION: Speech Therapist. HOBBIES: Music and Reading. DAWKINS, DIANNE MARIE Strive to reach your goal. Student Council 3,4; N.H.A. 4; Y-Teens 2,4; Basketball 4; Modem Dance Group 4; Cheerleader 4. AMBITION: Secretary. HOBBIES: Dancing, Singing, Drawing. 142 Senior Statistics DEAVERS, ARTHUR T. Tuck The world is a stage; be a leading actor. Basketball 3,4; Student Council 4; Hi-Y 3,4. AMBITION: Certified Public Accountant. HOBBIES: Reading, Music. DENNIS, MYRTLE LOUISE Mert Do not worry about anything. Basketball, MIRROR Staff, LION Staff, D.E. Club President. AMBITION: Surgical Nurse. HOBBIES: Sports. DIXON, WENDOLYN Captain Wendy Let each become all that he is capable of being. Chorus 2; Red Cross 2; Boys ' Glee Club 2,4; Student Council 2, 3; F.T.A. 4; Baseball 4. AMBITION: Certified Public Accountant. HOBBIES: Swimming, Reading . DRAYTON, IRA JAMES Jim Tees Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Football 3; Basketball 3; Track 3. AMBITION: Engineer. HOBBIES: Reading, Sports. DUNHAM, MOZELLE Mo Life is but a crowded theater where some of the worst people get some of the best seats. Commercial Dietetics Club; Y-Teens; N.H.A.; Red Cross; Art Club. AM- BITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Dancing, Reading, Singing. DUNLAP, ELLIOTT ANTONY Elliott Ness If a man dares, he does more. Football; Baseball; Basketball. AMBITION: Doctor. HOBBIES: Sports. DUNLAP, QUERRY DUNLAP, RUSSELL Russ Do right! AMBITION: Automobile Designer. HOBBIES: Automobiles, Reading. ELDER, CARL Tip A winner never quits; a quitter never wins. Basketball 2; Football 2; Track 4; Hi-Y 4. AMBITION: Barber. HOBBIES: Tennis. ENGLISH, SYLVIA YVONNE Sister All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my mother. Chorus 3;Girls ' Glee Club 3,4; French Club 3, 4 .AMBITION: Music Teacher. HOBBIES: Bowling, Dancing. ERVIN, MARY ELLA Mac -Mac Trust not everyone that smile in your face. Girls ' Glee Club 2, 4; Library Club 4; Chorus 3,4; Student Council. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Bowling, Singing. ERVIN, HAZELINE JUANITA Tiny Reach for the highest. AMBITION: Counselor. HOBBIES: Reading, Dancing. ERVIN, MAXINE OLIVIA Mac Always be yourself. Chorus 2, 4; Student Council 2, 3; Girls ' Glee Club 2,4; Cheerleader 2;N.H.A. 2,3. AMBITION: Secretary. HOBBIES: Swimming, Dancing, Singing. ERWIN, BETTY JEAN Cheese Cake Be the best of whatever you are. Basketball; Track; French Club; Speech Club; Softball. AMBITION: Physical Education Teacher. HOBBIES: Reading, Singing, Dancing. EUBANKS, MATTIE LOUISE Lou Yesterday has gone, forget it; tomorrow is coming, think of it; today is here, use it. Student Council 2, 4; Y-Teens 2; Girls ' Glee Club 4; LION Staff 4; MIRROR Staff 4; Host and Hostess Club 3,4; F.T.A. 4; Philosophy Seminar 4. AM- BITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Sewing, Drawing, Dancing. FEEMSTER, EVERETT FLOWE, WILLIE HENRY Little Flowe Smile. Basketball 2, 4; Tennis 2, 4; Baseball 2, 4; Track 2, 3; Football 2, 3 .AMBITION: Tennis Player. FOMAN, JESSE JAMES Al Capone Always be true. Track 2, 3; Football 2; Student Council 4; Hi-Y 4. AMBITION: Military Career. HOBBIES: Sports. FORD, FREDERICK DOUGLAS T-Bird If at first you don ' t succeed, try again. Hi-Y 2, 4; Library Club 2,4; Student Council 2,4; Thespians 2,4; Philosophy Seminar 3,4; Sigma Phi Sigma Science Club 4; Math Club 2,4. AMBITION: Research Chemist. HOBBIES: Mathematical puzzles and games, Collecting stamps. FORD, SHIRLEY ROSE Punch The human soul is the world ' s greatest battlefield. N.H.A.; Library Club; Office Assistant. AMBITION: Librarian. HOBBIES: Dancing, Reading. 143 Senior Statistics FOSTER, ARNOLD P.Y Be the master of your fate. AMBITION: Lawyer. FOSTER, LOUIS Beaver Think before you speak. Commercial Dietetics 3,4; Red Cross 2. AMBITION: Electrical Engineer. FOXX, REBECCA ELIZABETH Beckie Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Thespians 4; Student Council 4; N.H.A. AMBITION: Medical Secretary. HOBBIES: Sewing, Reading. FRANKS, WILMA JEAN Bill Education forms the common mind. Y-Teens 2,4;N.H.A. 2,4; Bowling 4; Photography 4. AMBITION: Air Force Career. HOBBIES: Dancing, Reading. FUNDERBURK, CAMELLIA Red Good things come to those who wait. D.E. Club 3,4. AMBITION: Secretary. HOBBIES: Dancing, Bowling. FUNDERBURK, JAMES THOMAS Jimmy Hold on to what you have. AMBITION: Military Career. HOBBIES: Boat Molding, Reading. GADDY, ADDIE ELIZABETH Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Cooking, Sewing. GADDY, PEGGY LOU Always strive for the best. Y-Teens 2,4; Spanish Club 4. AMBITION: Social Worker. HOBBIES: Collect- ing Photographs. GAINES, BETTYEJOE Bet N.H.A. 3,4; Piano 2; Y-Teens 4; Student Council 2. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Piano, Reading. GARNETT, W1Li.it. GARVENS, EDWIN N. Bird You can step up in life and be somebody or you can step down in life and be a failure. AMBITION: Military Career. HOBBIES: Sports. GASTON, EMMA LOUISE Always strive for a higher goal. Band 4; Dance Group 4; N.H.A. 2; Girls ' Glee Club 2, 4. AMBITION: Secre- tary. HOBBIES: Dancing, Singing. GENTRY, CYNTHIA CAMILLE Mill Yield not to temptation. N.H.A. 2; Student Council 2; Red Cross 3,4. AMBITION: Social Worker. HOBBIES: Reading, Cooking. GILLESPIE, JOSEPH WILLIAM Blow Climb today as you would tomorrow. AMBITION: Auto Mechanic. GODWIN, MAXINE DELANE Max A false man shows an unfelt sorrow. Girls ' Glee Club 2,4; Red Cross 2; Cheerleader 4; N.H.A. 4. AMBITION: Business Administrator. HOBBIES: Dancing, Bowling. GOINES, JOSEPH PRESTON Pop Corn Always be kind. Football 2,4. AMBITION: Physical Education Teacher. HOBBIES: Sports. GRAY, LEROY Slim Strive for the best in life. D.E. Club 3,4; Basketball 3,4. AMBITION: Refinisher. GRAY, RONALD KENT Ronnie All that I am and hope to be, I owe to my loving and understanding Mom and Dad. Tennis 4; Hi-Y 2,3; N. C.C.J. 2,3; Sigma Phi Sigma Science Club 2, 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Chorus 2,3; Student Council President 4; Math Club 4; Boys ' Glee Club 2,4; Bowling Club 3; Orchestra 2,4; Red Cross 2; Thespians 2,4; Concert Band 4; Host and Hostess Club 2,4. AMBITION: Se- mantician. HOBBIES: Tennis, Tap Dancing, Singing. GRAY, TANIA WIDRIN Tan Think before you speak. Cheerleader 2; N.H.A. 4; Majorette 3; Chorus 3; Y-Teens 2. AMBITION: Airline Hostess. HOBBIES: Cooking, Music. GRIER, ALICE FAYE Sis Life is like a foot in the sand with each step forward an impression is left behind. Chorus 2,4; N.H.A. 4; F.T.A. 4; Office Assistant 4. AMBITION: Social Worker. HOBBIES: Sewing, Singing. GRIER, ANNIE LAURA HILL Doll Good things come to those who wait. Y-Teens 4; N.H.A.4; Library Club 4 . AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Bowling.. Basketball. 144 Senior Statistics HAIRSTON, BERNARD Brick Never live in the past. Red Cross 2,3; Track 2; D.E. Club 3,4. AMBITION: Physical Education Teacher. HOBBIES: Experimenting with Electric Motors. HALL, MARY ELIZABETH Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Library Assistant 4; Photography 4; Student Council 2, 4 . AMBITION: Librarian. HOBBIES: Reading, Cooking. HAMLIN, WILLIAM PINKNEY Hamp Always think. Chorus 4; Boys ' Glee Club 3,4; Hi-Y 3,4; Photography Club 4. AMBITION: Photographer. HOBBIES: Sports. HOFFMAN, JERALD F. Hawkey e Huff 1 Always think, then speak. AMBITION: To Make Money. HOBBIES: Sports. HOLSEY, FRANK Blimp Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Band, ' Baseball, Hi-Y. AMBITION: Teacher. HOBBIES: Sports, Reading. HOLT, PHYLLIS ADELE Phil Be yourself. Thespians 4; Band. AMBITION: Sociologist. HOBBIES: Singing, Dancing. HARRIS, CHARLES ODELL Mick Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. D.E. Club 3,4. AMBITION: Air Force Career. HOBBIES: Singing, Bowling. HOLT, SAMMIE LEE Big Holt Try to be successful in life. AMBITION: Air Force Career. HOBBIES: Basketball, Baseball, Football. HARRIS, CONSTANCE LaVERNE Connie Wisdom is before him that hath understanding. Student Council 2,4; Y-Teens 2,3; Red Cross 2,3; Philosophy Seminar 4; F.T.A. 4. HARRIS, FRANCES LOUISE Frenchie Always reach for the brightest star. F.T.A.; Girls ' Glee Club; N.H.A.; AMBITION: Music Teacher. HARRISON, JOHN THOMAS Han Give a little and ta ke a little. Track; Baseball; Basketball. AMBITION: Air Force Career. HOBBIES: Sing- ing, Reading. HORTON, GLENDA JEAN Glenn To err is human; to forgive is divine. Thespians 2, 4; N. H. A. 4; Y-Teens 4 .AMBITION: Teacher. HOBBIES: Sewing, Acting, Reading, Poetry. HOWARD, ETHEL Poopie Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow you may die. Chorus 3,4; Student Council 2; Office Assistant 4; Red Cross 2. HEMPHILL, BOBBY EUGENE Fireball Love is not love which alters when it alterations finds. Baseball 2; Basketball; Track; Hi-Y 3,4. AMBITION: Air Force Career. HOBBIES: Bowling, Dancing. HOWIE, PEAR LIE Brown Eyes A peacock has too much in his tail and too little in his head. Library Club 2,4; Red Cross 4; Student Council 4; Spanish Club 4. AMBITION: Physical Therapist. HOBBIES: Dancing, Sewing. HEMPHILL, ROBERT Joe AMBITION: Teacher. HOBBIES: Sports. HUDSON, JOHNNY Rock The world owes you a living, but you have to work to get it. Football 2,4; Track 4; Thespians 4. AMBITION: Mail Clerk. HOBBIES: Sing- ing, Leather Craft. HUEY, GRACIE ALLEN HINTON, GRACIE M. Little Bit Ask what you can do for your country. Love others as you love yourself. Red Cross 4;Basketball 4; Photography Club 4. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Cosmetology Club 3, 4 .AMBITION: Cosmetologist. HOBBIES: Sewing, Read- Music, Cooking . ing . 145 Senior Statistics HUMPHREY, RONALD Santa Claus Do unto others as you would have them do unto us. D.E. Club 4; Football 2; Baseball 3; Basketball 4. AMBITION: Army Career. HOBBIES: Sports. HUNT, SONJA ADELAIDE Hunt There is a destiny that makes us brothers, none goes his way alone; all that we send into the lives of others comes back into our own. Student Council 2,4; LION Staff 3,4; MIRROR Staff 3,4; Host and Hostess Club 3;Y-Teens 2, 3; N.H. A.4; Girls ' Glee Club 2,3. AMBITION: Biologist. HOBBIES: Swimming, Reading. HUNTER, GERALD Never say you can ' t do until you have tried. Boys ' Glee Club 4; Spanish Club; Football. AMBITION: Architect. HUNTLEY, ELLA JACKSON, CHARLES EDISON Jody The world is a stage where every man must play a part. Spanish Club 3; F.T.A. 4; Red Cross; French Club 4; Philosophy Seminar. AMBITION: Linguist. HOBBIES: Reading, Music. JAMERSON, BYRD Bama Strive for the best. Baseball 3,4; Track 4. AMBITION: Tailor. HOBBIES: Reading, Sports. JAMISON, LEON Bull Commercial Dietetics 3,4. AMBITION: Military Career. HOBBIES: Sports. JOHNSON, ARTIS Lo Lo HOBBIES: Drawing. JOHNSON, JOSEPH JOHNSON, JOHNNY ROBERT Johnny Knowledge is power. AMBITION: Electronics Engineer. HOBBIES: Rockets, Electronics. JOHNSON, LUERENE Rene Strive for the highest. N.H.A.3,4; Art Club 3,4;Bowling 4; Library 4. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Bowling, Traveling. JOHNSON, LYDIA La Mae Strive for the best. Red Cross 3,4; Y-Teens 2,4; Girls ' Glee Club 2,4; Chorus 4; N:H.A. 4. AMBITION: Sociologist. HOBBIES: Sewing, Reading. JOHNSON, WILLIAM Junnie Boy It is better to be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt. Student Council; Hi-Y 2, 4; Basketball 4; Red Cross 4. AMBITION: Industrial Education Teacher. JOHNSON, WILLIE JAMES Weasel Your temper is one thing you do not get rid of by loosing it. Hi-Y 2,4; F.T.A. 4; Host and Hostess Club 4; Student Council 3; Library Club 4. AMBITION: Lawyer or Social Worker. HOBBIES: Reading, Talking. JONES, GLORIA JEAN Glo Life has many disappointments. Student Council 3; Host and Hostess Club 4; Girls ' Glee Club 2,4; Ensemble 4. AMBITION: Musician. HOBBIES: Reading, Cooking, Music. JONES, IDA MAE Jackie Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Orchestra 4; Y-Teens 4; Spanish Club 4; Red Cross 4; N.H. A. 4. AMBITION: Secretary. HOBBIES: Writing, Cooking. JONES, LAWRENCE Sweet Water Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Basketball. AMBITION: Air Force Career. HOBBIES. JONES, ROBERT LEE Tiddy AMBITION: Football Player. JORDAN, JOHN CHARLES Cha-Cha Always be yourself. Red Cross; Track; Student Council; D.E. Club. AMBITION: Golf Player. HOBBIES: Sports. KENNEDY, ALFRED EARLE Bird Chest Always act right. AMBITION: Army Career. HOBBIES: Sports. KENNEDY, EDWARD AARON Bird Chest Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. AMBITION: Professional Basketball. 146 Senior Statistics KENNEDY, FLOREE Flossie A man who dedicates his life to knowledge becomes habitually go pleasure that carries with it no reproach. N.H.A. 3,4; Library Club 4; Red Cross 2; Student Council 2. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Dancing, Singing. KING, SYLVIA BELINDA Sil Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Chorus 2, 3; Glee Club 3; Red Cross 2, 4; Cheerleader 2;Y-Teens 2, 4; Basket- ball 3. AMBITION: Air Force Career. HOBBIES: Sewing, Dancing. KING, THOMAS LEE Baby Tom Always look ahead. AMBITION: Army Career. HOBBIES: Cars, Art. KIRK, IDA MAE To err is human; to forgive is divine. Red Cross 3; Student Council 2; N.H.A. 2. AMBITION: Secretary. HOBBIES: Reading, Sewinq, Tazz. KIRKLAND, AARON Hanp Do a good deed each day. Library Club 2,4; Hi-Y 3,4; Bus Driver. AMBITION: Mortician. HOBBIES: Swimming, Camping. LATTAKER, CATHERINE ELIZABETH Sister Listen to advice; make up your own mind. Chorus 2,4 ; Ensemble 3,4;N.H.A. 4; Student Council 4. AMBITION: Social Worker or Counselor. HOBBIES: Creative Writing, Cooking. LAWRENCE, SHELLEY JAMES Shoeman A good education will never decay. Basketball 4; Track 2,4; Hi-Y 2,4; Red Cross 2; D.E. Club 4. AMBITION: Mail Carrier. LEAK, MINNIE LEE Peaches Plan for a better future. D.E. Club 3,4; Dance Group 4; Y-Teens 2. LESTER, WILLIE JEAN Jeannie To err is human; to forgive divine. Student Council 2,4; Red Cross 2,4; Thespians 4; Tennis 3,4. AMBITION: Commercial Education Teacher. HOBBIES: Sewing, Reading. LIGON, BETTYE CAROL Dimples It is better to have loved and lost than not to have loved a all. Y-Teens 4; Student Council 4; Tennis 2; Red Cross 2; Dance Group 2; Thespians 4. AMBITION: Social Worker. HOBBIES: Dancing, Music. LILLEY, JAMES CLINTON 11 Lilley A fool waits for things to turn up; a wise man turns them up. Basketball 2,4; Football 2,4; Hi-Y 2; Track 2,4; Baseball 2,4. AMBITION: Basketball Coach. HOBBIES: Reading, Sports. LINEBERGER, CASSIE MAE Kitten There is a destiny that makes us brothers; none goes his way alone. Spanish Club 3; Y-Teens; N.H.A. AMBITION: Social Worker. HOBBIES: Cooking and Writing . LOCKE, RICHIEDEAN DALEPHEAN Goldy Locks There is always room for improvement. Red Cross 3,4; Student Council 2; Commercial Dietetics 3,4; Library Club 4; Y-Teens 3,4. LONG, DARWIN DORETHA He who waits until the time is ripe often waits until it is rotten. N.H.A. 2, 3; Library Club 4; Red Cross 2; Y-Teens 3; Choral Ensemble 4; Student Council 2,4; Chorus 2,4 ' . AMBITION: Secretary. HOBBIES: Sewing, Music. MACK, JANIELEE Little Bit Always try to get the best from life. Red Cross. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Sports. MACON, BEVERLY MAE Peaches Think carefully of what you want from life. Basketball 3; N.H.A. 2; Cheerleader 3; Y-Teens 4. AMBITION: Medical Doctor. HOBBIES: Dancing, Sewing. McClelland, sarahlouise A closed mind will always remain ignorant. N.H.A. 4; Student Council 4; Red Cross 2; Y-Teens 4. AMBITION: Business Education Teacher. HOBBIES: Dancing, Sewing, Reading. McCLINTON, ELDORA Dobie Let progress be your greatest success. Student Council 3; Y-Teens 4; Red Cross 2. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Reading, Sports. McCLURE, CHARLES McCULLOUGH, JACKIE LAMAR Jack Strive for the best. AMBITION: Photographer. HOBBIES: Basketball, Painting. McCULLOUGH ROY 147 Senior Statistics McCULLOUGH, JERRY THOMAS Hoskins Hog Do all that would become a man. Football 2; Baseball 3; Hi-Y 2; Photography 2; Industrial Arts 4. AMBITION: Business Administrator. HOBBIES: Sports, Collecting Coins. Mcdowell, Frances delories Lo-Lo Think of what you want from life. N.H.A. 2, 4; Chorus 4; Girls ' Glee Club 3,4; Cheerleader 2; Student Council 4; Y-Teens 2. AMBITION: Stenographer. HOBBIES: Dancing, Singing, Cooking. McDUFFrE, JAMES Jackie Basketball 2,3; Football 4; Track 2. AMBITION: Mechanical Engineer. HOBBIES: Sports. McKENZIE, ELEANOR D. Deannie Life is like a theater where some of the worst people get the best seats. Red Cross 3,4; Student Council 4; Y-Teens 4; N.H.A. 2; Spanish Club. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Reading, Music. Mclaughlin, carla leonora Hunn There is a destiny that makes us brothers; none goes his way alone. Student Council 3,4;N.C.C.J. 2; Y-Teens 4; Host and Hostess Club-3; D.E. Club 4. AMBITION: Counselor. McMILLIAN, EDWARD Small Change Never Procrastinate. Football 2,4; Basketball 3; Track 3; Hi-Y 3,4. AMBITION: Preacher. McMILLER, ELLA MARIE Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Red Cross 4; Spanish Club 3; Girls ' Glee Club 3; Chorus 2. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Reading, Sewing. McMOORE, RICHARD DJiAJN Dean Try to get along with people. Band 2; Track 2; Commercial Dietetics Club 3,4; Baseball 3: Red Cross 3; Hi-Y 4. AMBITION: Lawyer. HOBBIES: Singing, Reading. McMULLEN, ALBERT BERNARD Wubzy People are not always as they seem. Football; Band. AMBITION: Musician. HOBBIES: Sports, Music. McNEIL, MARY JOYCE Bookum Never blame your downfall on someone else. F.T. A. 4; Y-Teens 3,4; Student Council 2,4; Philosophers ' Seminar 4; Sigma Phi Sigma Science Club 4; N.H.A. 3j Thespians 2; Red Cross 2; Girls ' Glee Club 2,4. AMBITION: Medical Thechnician. HOBBIES: Reading, Sewing. MENDINGHALL, EZRA JOEL Ezzbow Boys ' Glee Club. AMBITION: Commercial Artist. HOBBIES: Art, Music. MICHAEL, JUANITA Totsy If at first you don ' t succeed, try again. Y-Teens 3, 4; N.H.A. 4; F.T. A. 4; French Club 4; Spanish Club 4; Humani- ties Club 4. AMBITION: Child Psychiatrist. HOBBIES: Reading, Cooking, Writing . MILLER, BARBAR JEAN Bob Tell me my faults, but mend your own. Student Council 3; Red Cross 2; N.H.A. 2; Y-Teens 3,4; Band 2; Library Club 4. AMBITION: Cosmetologist. HOBBIES: Cooking, Listening to Jazz. MILLER, EMMA CARDENIA Denia To err is human; to forgive is divine. AMBITION: Cosmetologist. HOBBIES: Dancing, Progressive Jazz. MILLER, SARA MARIE Cookie Concentration, inspiration, and application dampened a little with perspiration will help you reach your goal. Y-Teens 2, 3; N.H.A. 2,4. AMBITION: Secretary . HOBBIES: Dancing, Read- ing . MILLER, WILLIAM GARFIELD Gar-Gar Why be average when it is as far from bottom as it is from top. Hi-Y 4; Football 2,4; Chorus 2,4; Track 2,4; Basketball 2,4. AMBITION: Chemical Engineer. MOORE, WILLIAM EDWARD Hot Rodder Live for today. AMBITION: Automobile Mechanic. MORRIS, GEORGE Bubba Do that which becomes a man. AMBITION: Singer. MORRISON, BETTY ANN Sleudy Good things come to those who wait. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Sewing, Reading. MORRISON, DOLLIE Sweet Dollie Strive for the best things in life. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Dancing, Cooking, Sports. 148 Senior Statistics MORROW, HAROLD Chop-Chop You can do anything that you really want to do. Thespians 2,4; Glee Club 3,4. AMBITION: Radio Engineer. HOBBIES: Ex- perimenting, Listening to Jazz, Traveling. PERRY, LEROY THOMAS Flo Knowledge is the key to the door of life. Band 2,4; Hi-Y 2, 4; Thespians 2,4; Orchestra 2,4;Boys ' Glee Club 4; Library Club 2,4; Host and Hostess Club 3,4. AMBITION: Air Force Officer. MOSES, JOHNNIE MAE Red Be yourself AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Reading, Music. NEAL, SHI RLEY ANN Kitten I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. Girls ' Glee Club 4; N. C.C.J. 4; LION Staff 3, 4; MIRROR Staff 3,4; Host and Hostess Club 3,4; Student Council 2,4; F.T.A. 4; Philosophy Seminar 4. AMBITION: Psychologist. HOBBIES: Reading, Jazz. NESBIT, ANNIE NICHOLAS, ELLEN JOYCE Try to succeed. Thespians; Mixed Chorus. AMBITION: Physical Therapist. HOBBIES: Sing- ing, Dancing. NICHOLS, BILL ADAMS ••P.J. Benefit by the mistakes of others. Football; Track; Baseball. AMBITION: Journalist. HOBBIES: Sports, Cars. NOLLEY, GLORIA La JOYCE Victories that are easy are cheap. Y-Teens 2,4;N.H.A. 4; N.C.C.J. 3; Host and Hostess Club 3. AMBITION: Mathematician. HOBBIES: Dancing, Reading, Cooking. OUTING, SARAH ANN Do not procrastinate. Y-Teens 2,4. AMBITION: Cosmetologist. HOBBIES: Sports. PARTLOW, ADA LEE Lee Always love one another. Student Council 3. AMBITION: HOBBIES: Cooking, Reading. PEARSON, RUT HIE MAE Ruthie An investment in knowledge pays the best dividends. Y-Teens; Library Club 3,4. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Dancing, Sewing, Drawing . PEGUESE, BETTY JEAN Bet Never be satisfied with what you know. AMBITION: Secretary. HOBBIES: Reading, Dancing. PHARR, JOHNNIE MAE Sweets Be yourself. N.H.A. 3,4; Y-Teens 4. AMBITION: Secretary. HOBBIES: Reading, Singing, Sewing . PHIFER, WILHELMENAW. Little Bit It is better to be unborn than untaught. Basketball 2,4; Softball 2, 4; Tennis 4; Track 3,4. AMBITION: Physical Edu- cation Teacher. HOBBIES: Dancing, Collecting Records, Sewing. PINCKNEY, NANCY HELEN If you can ' t be constructive, don ' t be destructive. Y-Teens 4; Chorus 4; Library Club; Red Cross 3,4; Girls ' Glee Club 3,4. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Sewing, Music. POLK, JOE NATHAN Speedo Be sure your sins will find you out. Baseball 2,4; Football 4; Track 4. AMBITION: Physical Education Teacher. HOBBIES: Sports. POLK, TRINITA Miss Polk Live and let live. AMBITION: Secretary. HOBBIES: Cooking, Music. POLK, VERMEI E. Tiena Greatness comes to those who do great things. AMBITION: Social Worker. HOBBIES: Singing, Dancing, Reading. POTTS, WILLIAM CARDO Bo The reward of a thing well done is to have done it. Speech Club. AMBITION: Barber. HOBBIES: Collecting Rocks, Music. PULLEY, JO ANN Juicy Good things come to those who wait. Library Club 3; Red Cross 4. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Cooking, Dancing. RAY, LEAH Lil I cannot do everything, but I can do something. Spanish Club; Library Club; N.H.A. 3, 4; Red Cross 2; Y-Teens. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Dancing, Singing. REID, JAMES 149 Senior Statistics RIVERS, LEROY SANDERS, EDWARD Lion June Always have a smile. Hi-Y 2; Track 2,4; Baseball 3; Football 2. AMBITION: Air Force Career. AMBITION: Social Worker. HOBBIES: Music. HOBBIES: Sports. ROBERSON, ANN MARIE CLEOPATRE Pansie Life differs from the play only in this. . . it has no plot. . .all is vague, desul- tory, unconnected. . .till the curtain drops with the mystery unsolved. Student Council 2,4; Orchestra 2,4; Philosophers ' Seminar, Red Cross 3,4; N.H.A. 4; F.T.A. 4; Tennis 2,4; Y-Teens 2,4. AMBITION: Pediatrician. HOBBIES: Studying nature and life. ROBINSON, CHARLES EDWARD Gitaway Don ' t steal, work! D.E.Club 3,4; Red Cross 2,4; Speech Club. AMBITION: Architect. HOBBIES: Model Cars, Reading. ROBINSON, DEBORAH ANN Debbie Try to reach for better things in life. Student Council; Red Cross. AMBITION: Teacher. HOBBIES: Music, Reading. ROBINSON, WILLIE Red Love Everyone. D.E. Club. AMBITION: HOBBIES: Basketball, Football. ROSEBORO, CHARLES ROSS, RONALD JANTZEN RonChee Life is such a ' gas. ' Student Council 2,4; Hi-Y 2,4; Host and Hostess Club 3,4; Library Club 4; Chorus 2, 3; Boys ' Glee Club 2,4; N.C.C.J.4; Sigma Phi Sigma Science Club 4; Choral Ensemble 3. AMBITION: Statistician. HOBBIES: Chess, Jazz. ROUSE, JOHN ROGERS Pool Stick Mind your own business. Speech Club 4; Red Cross 2, 4; Track 4; Boys ' Glee Club 2,4; Basketball 2,4. AMBITION: Racer. HOBBIES: Basketball, Car Racer. SADLER, DIANE Di Learn to accept advice. N.H.A.2,4.AMBITION:Cosmetology Teacher. HOBBIES: Cooking, Dancing, Swimming. SADLER, JOHN WILLIAM Big John You only live once. Football; Track; Tennis; Student Council; Basketball. AMBITION: Business Administrator. HOBBIES. SCOTT, CHARLES Hot Scott Be true. D.E. Club 3,4; Hi-Y 2,4. AMBITION: Mechanic. SIMMONS, DAVID EUGENE Lanky Strive now and be rewarded in the future. AMBITION: Air Force Career. HOBBIES: Cooking, Reading. SIMPSON, FRANCINE MAZOLA Simp Stay on your toes, and you will reach your goals. N.H.A.; Art Club 2; Bowling 4; Library Club. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Bowling, Reading. SINGLEY, ERNESTINE Tina When the ladder of success ends, take the elevator. Chorus 2,4; Girls ' Glee Club 2,4; Ensemble 4; N.H.A. 3; Y-Teens 3,4; Student Council 2; Gym Assistant 4. AMBITION: Business Administrator. SLOAN, PEGGY ANNE Peg Look ahead, or you will find yourself behind. Spanish Club 4; N.H.A. 3,4; F.T.A. 4; Thespians 2. AMBITION: Language Interpreter. HOBBIES: Cooking, Reading, Sewing. SMITH, BOBBY Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. D.E. Club. AMBITION: Chef Cook. HOBBIES: Baseball, Dancing. STEELE, SYLVESTER RAY Skin Make the best better. Chorus . STEWART, WAYNETTE HELEN Weinie Nothing beats a good try but another good try. Chorus 3,4; Girls ' Glee Club 3, 4; Student Council 4; Majorette 3, 4; Host and Hostess Club 3,4. AMBITION: Secretary. HOBBIES: Writing, Singing. STRICKLAND, MARILYN ANN Goldie You are never too old to learn. Spanish Club; N.H.A.; Y-Teens; Red Cross. AMBITION: Social Worker. HOBBIES: Sewing, Dancing. SUBER, JAMES LEROY Super Look for the best in life. D.E.Club 3, 4; Boys ' Glee Club 4; Hi-Y 4; Track 4. AMBITION: Commercial Artist. HOBBIES: Drawing, Music. 150 Senior Statistics SUMLER, DONNIE ANN Don Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. N.H.A. AMBITION: Secretary. HOBBIES: Sewing, Cooking, Singing. SURRATT, CLIFTON Cliff Live each day. AMBITION: Engineer. HOBBIES: Ceramics, Metal Work. TAYLOR, ZACHARY EUGENE Socks Let not you mind shake with fear. Hi-Y 3; Red Cross 2. AMBITION: Barber. HOBBIES: Music. TEAGUE, PAULA K. Always strive for the best. N.H.A.3,4;Y-Teens 4; Red Cross 3, 4; Photogr aphy 3, 4 . AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Dancing, Music. THOMPSON, FREDA Free Strive for the best. Library Assistant 4; Modern Dance 4. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Singing, Dancing . THOMPSON, JOAN COURTNEY Courtney Think long when there is but one decision to be made. Red Cross 2; Student Council 2,4; Host and Hostess Club 4; Chorus 4; LION Staff 4; MIRROR Staff 3,4;Y-Teens 2. AMBITION: Psychoanalist. HOBBIES: Dancing , Singing . THOMPSON, JO ANN Foxie Plan today for a better tomorrow. AMBnTON: Opera Singer. HOBBIES: Dancing, Singing. THOMPSON, SANDRA LORETTA San Talk to me about myself, and I ' ll listen for hours. Chorus 2,4; N.H.A. 4; Student Council 4; Red Cross 2; Choral Ensemble 2, 4. AMBITION: Elementary Education Teacher. HOBBIES: Singing, Dancing. TIDWELL, ISAIAH Tit Never procrastinate. Band 2; Host and Hostess Club 2,4; Hi-Y 2,4; French Club 3; Red Cross 2; Student Council 2. AMBITION: Certified Public Accountant. HOBBIES: Reading, Auto Mechnics. VANCE, JAMES VANCE, JOHNNY WILLIAM Jonathan Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Chorus 2,4; Boys ' Glee Club 4; Choral Ensemble 4; Red Cross; Tennis 3,4; Hi-Y 2,4. AMBITION: Army Career. HOBBIES: Swimming, Reading. VAUGHN. WILLIE HAYWARH Cowboy There is no art to find the mind ' s construction in the face. Football 2, 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 4. AMBITION: Football Player. HOBBIES: Sports. WAITERS, JAMES KENNETH Jim To err is human; to forgive is divine. AMBITION: Photographer. HOBBIES: Track, Talking. WALKER, ERNESTINE Tine Strive always to do the best that you can. Basketball 2; Chorus 2,4; Girls ' Glee Club 3,4; Choral Ensemble 3,4. AM- BITION: Teacher. HOBBIES: Reading, Singing, Dancing. WALLACE, BARBARA ANN Bob Do not try making others as you would have them do unto you. N.H.A. 2; Y-Teens4. AMBITION: Nursing. HOBBIES: Sewing, Reading. WALLACE, GERALDINE ELIZABETH Jerry A false man shows an unfelt sorrow easily. AMBITION: Doctor. HOBBIES: Reading, Cooking. WALLACE, MYRTLE Mert Good things come to those who wait. Chorus 3,4;N.H.A.4; Y-Teens 4; Thespians 4 . AMBITION: Artist. HOBBIES: Drawing, Bowling. WALLACE III, WILLIAM THOMAS Gui Life is never a bowl of cherries but work will make it worthwhile. Hi-Y 3,4; Sigma Phi Sigma Science Club 4; N. C.C.J. 2, 4; F.T. A. 4; Student Council 2,4; Host and Hostess Club 4. AMBITION: Physicist. HOBBIES: Read- ing, Chess, Jazz. WALLS, PATRICIA DIANNE Pat Don ' t destroy something that you do not want. Basketball 2; N.H.A. 3, 4 .AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Dancing, Basketball. WASHINGTON, WILLIE HERCULES Skeet If at first you don ' t succeed, try again. Basketball4; FootbalU; Hi-Y3,4; Red Cross 2; Student Council 2. AMBITION: Military Career. HOBBIES: Sports, Dancing. 151 Senior Statistics WASHINGTON, JIMMY LEE The Leader Chorus 2,4; Red Cross 2, 3; Choral Ensemble 4; Boys ' Glee Club 2,4. AM- BITION: Teacher. HOBBIES: Sports. W ATKINS, OLGA JUANITA Weet The objects that we have known in better days are the main props that sustain the weight of our affections and give us strength to await our future lot. Student Council 2,4; F.T.A. 4; Y-Teens 4; Homeroom President 2, 3. AM- BITION: Psychoanalyst. HOBBIES: Reading, Fashions, Drama. WEATHERLY, JEANELLA Jean There is no royal road to knowledge. Y-Teens2,4; Host and Hostess Club 3 ; Quill and Scroll 3; Red Cross 2;Thespi- ans 2; F.T.A. 4. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Cooking, Sewing, Music. WEBB, JUANITA Nita Bug Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Red Cross; Y-Teens; Student Council; N.H.A. AMBITION: Social Worker. HOBBIES: Collecting Records. WESTMORELAND, GLORIA Glo Strive for the best in life and you will meet success. Student Council; Red Cross; Cheerleader; Art Club. AMBITION: Secretary. WHEELER, ALFRED EUGENE Al Behave yourself, or you will be by yourself. Thespians; Student Council; Hi-Y; Red Cross. AMBITION: Artist. HOBBIES: Writing, Jazz. WHITE III, CHARLES EDWARD You can ' t hold a man down without staying down with him. AMBITION: Physical Education Teacher or Architectural Engineer. HOBBIES: Draw ing , Sculpturing . WILLIAMS, CLARENCE LEE Owen Love today; leave tomorrow. Football 2,4; Tennis 2,4; Hi-Y 2,4; Band 2,4; Track 4. AMBITION: Auto- mobile Mechanic. HOBBIES: Model Cars, Reading. WILLIS, WILLIAM Ted Education is a priceless item. Baseball 2; Football 2,4; Basketball. AMBITION: HOBBIES: Sports. WILSON, ANNETTE DELOIS Lette Always strive for the best. Chorus4; D.E.Club 3, 4; Cheerleader 2. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Dancing, Reading . WILSON, LOVELLE Pea Head Good things come to those who wait. Football; Basketball. AMBITION: Preacher. HOBBIES: Electronics, Reading. WILLIAMS, GLORIA CATHERINE Glo Do not procrastinate. Thespians 2,4. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Cooking, Talking. WITHERS, CAROLYN ANN Carol Plan today for a better tomorrow. Chorus 2,4. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Singing, Basketball. WITHERSPOON, TRISIA KATINA Trish Judge not thy friend until thou standeth in his place. Thespians 2, 4; T-Teens 2, 4; Spanish Club 3; Red Cross 2; Student Council 3, 4, AMBITION: Counselor. HOBBIES: Dancing, Acting. WOODS, EVELY VIOLA Stuffy Trust not a living soul and walk quietly among the dead. AMBITION: Nurse. HOBBIES: Sewing, Reading. WORD, DONTHERIA JUCASTA Dot He that fall into sin is a man; that grieves at it a saint; that boasteth of it is a fool. Y-Teens 2, 4; N.H.A. 4; Student Council 2,4; F.T.A. 4; Philosophers Seminar 4; Bowling Team 4; Red Cross 3,4; Thespians 2,4. AMBITION: Teacher. HOBBIES: Sketching, Reading, Water Painting. WYCHE, FANNYE DIANNE Dottie It is better to sit and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. N. C.C.J. 2,4; Student Council 4; Red Cross 2; Host and Hostess Club 2,4; LION Staff 3,4; MIRROR Staff 3; Editor of LION 4. AMBITION: Physical Therapist. HOBBIES: Swimming, Tennis. WYNN, PATRICIA ELLIS Pat The elevator to success is broken; take the ladder. Student Council 3; Host and Hostess Club 3,4; Y-Teens 2; Girls ' Glee Club 2,4; LION Staff 4; Philosophers ' Seminar 4; MIRROR Staff 4; President of Homeroom 2. AMBITION: Commercial Artist. HOBBIES: Collecting Pictures, Playing the Piano, Drawing. YARBOROUGH, MATTIE YVETTE Vet Tell me my faults, but mend your own. Y-Teens 3,4; Student Council 3,4; Girls ' Glee Club 3,4. YOUNG, LD3BY JO Lib If you fail, don ' t stop trying. AMBITION: Secretary. HOBBIES: Dancing, Singing, Basketball. 152 A Moment to Remember Senior Autographs 154 SYLVIA KING CHARLES KENDRICKS CATHERINE CUNNINGHAM PHYLLIS HOLT ARTHUR McCARROLL The advertisements included on the following pages represent some of the businesses of Charlotte . The LION Staff wishes to thank each of these merchants and businesses for their support and cooperation and re- quests that each of you patronize the businesses herein advertised. 155 Championship Team-Lionettes THE GREATER Bells CHARLOTTE For Over 68 Years Your Home of Better Values . . Compliments of Grier Funeral Service and Mutual Burial Association Phone 332-7109 701 E. First Street Charlotte, North Carolina Jackie ' s Kiddie Shop University Park Shopping Center Infants ' and Childrens ' Wear Telephone 392-4380 2117 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, North Carolina 157 WESTSIDE DRUG CENTER 2219 Rozzelle ' s Ferry Road Godley CENTER PHARMACY 4800 Rozzelle ' s Ferry Road Bill Leonard Pharmacist Virginia Davis Clerk Jean Meachem Clerk Britannia Mason Clerk Compliments of A FRIEND Compliments of E.L. RANN M.D. Compliments of AMERICAN DRY CLEANERS AND LAUNDRY 319 E. Morehead St. LEBO ' S SHOE STORE Oldest and largest family shoe store Edison 4-2142 128 E. Trade St. Charlotte, North Carolina 158 Typical Scene. Thomas Moore, Johnny Frazier, Myrtle Dennis, Junaita Curry, Shirley Neal. And so we walked from class to class Olga Watkins, Myrtle Dennis, Sonja Hunt, Johnny Frazier. 159 THERRELL ' S HARDWARE Electrical Appliances Paints, Seeds Household Supplies Sporting Goods Patronage Appreciated ED 2-4371 1810 Rozzells Ferry Rd. At Five Points STINSON ' S ESSO SERVICE Road Service 400 Beatties Ford Road EDWARDS BROTHERS BARBER SHOP 1405 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, North Carolina Alfonso Edwards Proprietor ADROIT CLEANERS Let us help you ALTERING-REPAIRING Edison 4-7826 NOVELTIES ART WARE School Supplies Women ' s Sport Clothes McDonnell ' s 5 10 1721 West Trade St. Charlotte, North Carolina FAUL AND CRYMES, INC. Sporting Goods 409 South Tryon Street Specializing in Dyeing, Styling and Scalp Treatments Open evenings by appointment Phone No. 392-4563 DO DROP INN BEAUTY SALON 2121 Beatties Ford Road Univ. Park Shopping Center Proprietors Mrs. Christine J. Dennis Mrs. Willie Kate Perry Clothes For Gentlemen And Gentle Ladies. . . . Charlottetown Mai I 160 Better light-better sight! Study time is eyestrain time! Reading . . . writing . . . study ... all these need the right light to help your eyes see . . . and there ' s a right size bulb for every job. • Use at least a 150-watt lamp bulb of the diffused type. • Eliminate dark shadows by having general room lighting. • Eliminate glare by making sure no unshielded lights are in sight. Jul Switch to electricity jM for a better life DUKE POWER Compliments of NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL Dial 375-5594 103 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, North Carolina R.C. Roberson, District Manager BUTLER ' S SHOES Headquarters for Shoes Hose - Bags 134 N. Tryon ED 2-9864 Charlotte, North Carolina Compliments of PARK PLACE PHARMACY Dial Edison 3-1114 613 Providence Road Charlotte, North Carolina Congratulations from WGIV Everybody ' s Station Compliments of ENGLISH GROCERY AND LUNCHEONETTE Specializes in Homecooked Food DO DROP IN BEAUTY SALON Open Evenings by Appointment 2121 Beatties Ford Road Express 2-4563 Christine Dennis Willie Moore Managers 161 Compliments of Benard ' s Gulf Service Phones: 333-7630 377-9270 433 N. Tryon Street Charlotte, North Carolina A. M. E. ZION PUBLISHING HOUSE Printers Publishers Second and Brevard Street P.O. Box 508 Charlotte, North Carolina All Types of Job Printing L.A. Barnes General Manager Art Flower Shop One of Charlotte ' s Oldest Florists Established 1925 We Wire Flowers Deliveries Everywhere 409 East Trade Street 162 Compliments of AL BROWNE ' S SERVICE STATION 545 Providence Rd. 422 Providence Rd. 115 North Pine EDison 4-4975 FRanklin 5-3835 EDison 2-1740 THE B I DDLEV I LLE LUNCHEONETTE Lunches and Soda Fountain Mr. Mrs. V. O ' Rear Owners 1116 Beattys Ford Road Charlotte 8, North Carolina ALEXANDER FUNERAL HOAAE EDison 3-1 167 323 Brevard Street Charlotte 8, North Carolina SAMUEL F. WALLACE Mutual Burial Association ED 3-2336 903 S. Mint Street Charlotte, North Carolina HOUSTON PRESS Commercial Printers EDison 3-6597 624 E. 2nd Street KALE-LAWING CO. Complete Office Outfitters Phone FR 7-2641 217 S. Tryon Street Charlotte, North Carolina Courtesy of M S GROCERY STORE 1200 Beatties Ford Road MODERN SUNDRIES Magazines - Fi Ims School Supplies Soda Fountain Medicines At Five Points Fr 5-2582 1808 Rozzell ' s Ferry Road 164 Compliments of THE CH I CKENETTE DRIVE-IN TAYLOR ' S BARBER SHOP University Park Shopping Center Walter B. Taylor, Jr., Manager Phone EX 9-9366 Residence EX 2-5272 Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte r s Leading Credit Jewelers RICHARD ' S JEWELERS INC. For the finest in- Diamonds Watches Silver China Radios Stereos Televisions All Home Appliances Trade and Tryon Sts. Compliments of COLLINS ESSO Compliments of SHELL SERVICE STATION Compliments of ROBERT JEWELERS Compliments of ELISA RUSSELL KINDERGARDEN IKE ' S BARBER SHOP A Friendly Atmosphere Barbers Isom Birtha Bill Anthony Charles Alexander Phone: 332 9776 2632 Statesville Ave. Charlotte 8, North Carolina 165 MANOR ESSO SERV I CENTER G . H . 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