West Hyde High School - Quarterian Yearbook (Swan Quarter, NC)

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Glam Hihdvuj School days, school days, dear old golden rule days -this ever familiar tune with all its nostalgic appeal will soon begin to have a really significant meaning for the class of ' 50 of Swan Quarter High. As we stand at the threshold of life outside of the Swan Quarter High School, it is fitting that we take a backward look at what has happened to us during our four years of high school. One September morning in 1946, twenty-four boys and girls entered high school. In October many of the class, like most freshmen, went to Raleigh to the State Fair, where they had a most exciting time. At Commencement Clara Mason won the medal given for best student in home economics. Florence Newman was married and left us. The most outstanding event during our sophomore year was the junior senior banquet at which the girls, Arlene Cahoon, LaRue McKinney, Ruby Hodges, Clara Mason, Eula Baynor, and Marlene Jennette were waitresses. We lost another classmate, Maggie Ballance, who married. Bobby Berry won the agriculture medal this year. When our junior year came around, we were only sixteen in number— eleven boys and five girls. Five members went back to Sladesville to school. Our junior year was one of activity. Five members of the class had leading parts in the high school play Cheerio, My Deario. Bill Cochran, John Shelton, Clara Mason, and Ruby Hodges were delegates to the Beta convention in Raleigh. Jay Swindell and Bobby Berry went to the national F F A convention in Kansas City. The outstanding social event was the junior senior banquet which we gave at Mrs. Ricks ' in Pantego. The most exciting incident was ordering our class rings. Wa- hab Cahoon, Jay Swindell, Garth Jarvis. Wade Swindell, Bobby Berry, and Bill Cochran were on the cattle judging team, Wahab Cahoon, Jay Swindell and John Shelton, seed judging team, Garth Jarvis, Wahab Cahoon, C.D. Gibbs, Bobby Berry and Bill Cochran, parliamentary procedure team, and Bill Cochran entered the public speaking contest. All ,the boys were in F F A field day. Our group won first place. C. D. Gibbs won in high jumping—two years in succession. The five girls went with Mrs. Cann on a tour to Dan River Mills. Seniors are usually very busy people, and the seniors of ' 50 have been no exception. With Mrs. Carolyn Harris as our sponsor, we have lived every minute to the fullest. September 12 ' , was a very exciting day for us--our class rings came. Our senior play Eyes of Love , was given in fine style. We enjoyed it as much as the audience . Coming a step closer to graduation, we ordered our caps and gowns. They are sea mist blue with nave blue tassels. Many, many hours have been devoted to work on the annual. Every member in the class has a specific job. There has been fun mingled with the work, for we have had a good time selling ads, making pictures, and assembling materials. As we draw the curtain on these chronicles of the past, we are looking forward anxiously to May 23 when we will be alumni of Swan Quarter School. We, the sixteen members of the class of 1950--inciden- tally, the largest graduating class in many years—whose footsteps the halls of Swan Quarter High have tread, hope that our prints on the sands of time will always be sweet memories to our predecessors and followers . We shall all strive to uphold the class motto B (Be Square). Arlene Cahoon, Historian

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Iga tPhophvuu Araerilla A. Jenkins, the town eccentric, who spends everyday in the l°°king, threads her way among the almost forgotten lore for 4 tlme ’ Suddenl Y her tired old eyes light on a new volume. It is the famous periodical, V.ho ' s Who of 1964. Having secured the book she cracks the cover. I wonder what happened to that cla ss of 1950 of b. Q. h. S. she thinks to herself. Ah, here they are; Cahoon, Shelton, Jarvis, Cochran, the superintendent ' s son (or was he the Superintendent? Oh, well my memory ' s bad). Yep, they ' re all here. Berry, Bobby—Internationally known impersonater. Speech defects are his speciality. Kkkknow any new ones. Cahoon, Arlene—Accompanies Gus on the many trips he takes for the Navy. Inspiration for his success and promotions. Cahoon, Edmond—Sheriff of Hyde County and ABC officer. No crimes have been committed since he has been in office. Cahoon, Hiatt—Famous movie star. At the present time he is engaged in making eyes at Lullah Oppelt, the new screen sensation. Cahoon, Wahab—Agriculture teacher at Swan Quarter. He has just had easy chairs installed for all the boys. Cochran, Bill—Football coach at University of N. C. Just been appointed. So far his team has not lost a game. For that matter they haven ' t played any yet. Gibbs, C. D.--Celebrated artist. Has just finished the already world famous painting Dear hearts and Gentle People. Hodges, Ruby—Head Nurse at Layo Clinic. At present time is devoting all energy on anagging the handsome and famous Dr. Elloit Doe. Jarvis, Garth—Internationally known athlete. Got his fine physique from Charles Atlas, who gave him personal lessons for 5 years after correspondence failed. Jennette, Marlene—House wife. Finally caught Jack after chasing him from South Carolina to Florida where they now reside on an orange grove. Mason, Clara—Noted Home Economics teacher. Has just written the book— How to Run Your Husband 1 s Business. Mason, Hunter—Automobile dealer. Also tests new cars for the Ford com¬ pany. No car ever survives more than one test. McKinney, LaRue—Noted English authority. Has all degrees you can make out of our limited alphabet of 26 letters. Now started on the 44,449 letters in the Chineese alphabet. Shelton, John—Judge of Supreme Court. Big man in politics. Been married 6 years and has just given his wife her 3 rd kiss. Swindell, Jay—Preacher and journalist. Reverend Swindell is Editor of the Hyde County Herald. Swindell, Wade—Big cattle owner. Owns all land in Hyde County. Inspects herd everyday in high speed airplane. LaRue McKinney, Prophetess