West Mecklenburg High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1957 volume:

1 1 i i -■ ■ j 19 5 7 TOMAHAWK PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF WEST MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA PROLOGUE Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the annual production by the faculty and student body of West Mecklenburg. Our theme this year is the drama. Students make up the cast of characters; teachers are the directors; and administrators, our producers. In the synopsis we have attempted to present a resume of high points in our year. Introducing the cast, along with recognizing the more adept performers, is the function of Act I, CLASSES, while Act II gives the viewer an opportunity to see some of our ACTIVITIES. During a short intermission to permit the changing of sets the audience is treated to some fine music, followed by an introduction to several very entrancing beauties. The break completed, Act III opens with a flourish and proceeds to display the view of our school as seen most often by outsiders: ATH- LETICS. At the end of our production are listed the angels, who through their purchases of ADS have made the event possible. Our performance over, the curtain rings down; the viewers and performers go their separate ways into the greater, more important drama that is life. Page Six PROGRAM The Production ADMINISTRATION Act- I CLASSES Act II ACTIVITIES INTERMISSION Act III ATHLETICS Finale ADS w. ■ . — _ ... Coach, teacher of business math, biology, and physical education . . . these are the many roles played by our beloved instructor, Mr. Bolick. HONOR Respected highly as a teacher, Mr. Bolick is also considered a true friend by everyone. With his bright smile and friendly manner, he has made a place for himself in the heart of each student. Therefore, the Senior Class of 1957 is proud to dedicate the 1957 Tomahawk to Mr. Carl Bolick. Pci e fen THE PRODUCTION PRODUCERS Before any drama can be successful, it must have efficient pro- ducers. The same is true of our student body. Were it not for the efficiency of our administration through their leadership and guidance, little could be accomplished during our school year. J. W. Wilson, Superintendent of Mecklenburg County Schools LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD T. C. Wright, Principal of West Mecklenburg L. F. Camp, Chairman Mrs. Faye Keistler, Secretary B. L. Thomas, Secretary J. P. Wilson Page Twelve 9| . mmt km mmi mm imm mis mm) o Jig km km I y  m M mm DIRECTORS Mr. James R. Barnwell Western Carolina Teachers College, B.S. U. N. C, M.Ed. Coach, Mathematics, Physical Education Mrs. Helen Barr Winthrop College, A.B. English, Librarian Mr. Carl Bolick Gardner-Webb Jr. College, A. A.; Stetson University; Catawba College, A.B. Coach, Physical Education, Science, Mathe- matics Mr. Roy I. Boyd Elon College, A.B.; U. N. C, M.A. Science, History Miss Libry Brawley Appalachian State Teachers College, B.S. Commerce Miss Patsy Sue Caldwell Ouachita College, B.A. Physical Education Mrs. Susanne P. Clark Randolph-Macon Woman ' s College, A.B. Mathematics Mr. John P. Coulter, Jr. Appalachian State Teachers College, B.S. Science, Mathematics Miss Naomi Cox Western Carolina College, B.S. English Mr. R. J. Drye North Carolina State College, B.S. Agricultural Education DIRECTORS Miss Nancy Duncan Queens College, B.S. Band Mrs. Jo Foster Columbia College, A.B. Bible, Guidance Mr. T. B. Freeman Wofford College, A.B.; Appalachian State Teachers College, M.A. English Mrs. Frances Gregory Limestone College, B.S. Commerce Miss Juanita Hagler East Carolina College, B.S English Mrs. Brabston Harper W. C. U. N. C, B.S.S.A. Distributive Education Mrs. Lorene Hawkins Appalachian State Teachers College, B.S. English, Dramatics Mrs. Frances K. Martin Winthrop College, B.S. Family hiving, Homemaking Mr. U. S. Norwood Eastern Carolina Teachers College, A.B. U. N. C, M.Ed. History Mr. R. J. Ormand U. N. C, A.B. Mathematics, Science DIRECTORS Mr. Charles Pearson Eastern Tennessee State College, B.S. Glee Club, English Mrs. Louise M. Porter W. C. U. N. C, B.S.; Columbia University; George Peabody Institute Homemaking Mrs. Ella Rhea Price Western Carolina College, B.S. Commerce Miss Lillian B. Rogers Duke University, A.B. French, Guidance Mrs. Frances Ross Queens College, A.B. English Mrs. W. L. Runnion Virginia Intermont College, A.B. Science Miss Ruth C. Saunders Saint Mary ' s; U. N. C, A.B.; Columbia University, MA. History Mrs. Rachel E. Shannon Duke University, A.B. Mathematics Mr. James A. Wilson Western Carolina Teachers College, B.S. Industrial Arts (Not Pictured) Mr. Ronald Patterson Charlotte College, A. A.; Appalachian State Teachers College, B.S. Physical Education, Mathematics CAFETERIA STAFF Our cafeteria staff is greatly appreciated for the fine lunches they prepare. These ladies put forth much hard work in this service to us: Mrs. W. Price Hartis, Miss Margaret Marshall, Mrs. B. C. Nesbitt, Mrs. Paul Pangle, Mrs. Melvin Mcintosh, Mrs. Lillie Mae Linebarger, Mrs. Helen Hill. JANITORIAL STAFF During every period and before and after school hours our janitorial staff works to keep our school among the cleanest in the South. We want to thank Marshall Mor- rison, Rebecca Morrison, J. W. Wilson, and Janie Cooper for doing this. I CLASSES MASCOTS Micheal Martin Myra June Davidson SENIOR SPONSORS OUR STARS . . . THE SENIORS The Stars of our ' production are the Seniors. They are the ones who head the more important activities; therefore, to this large group of people, we give very special recognition. After much studying, hoping, and striving, these Stars have finally reached the pinnacle of their school career— graduation. Although they will be leaving West Mecklenburg to advance to greater heights, these Stars have performed superbly, deserving the awards and applause they have received. SENIOR OFFICERS Ralph Ellis Sammy Choate Frances McCall Roger Palmer OUR STARS . . Nancy June Abernethy Abby Leave silence to saints; I ' m human. Glee Club 1; 4-H Club 1; Homeroom Secretary-Treasurer I; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Basketball lj F.H.A. 2, 3; Tri High Library Club 2, 3, 4; Library Club 3, 4, Secre- tary-Treasurer 4; Bible Club 4; Bow and Arrow Staff 4; Camera Club 4. Mildred Frances Alexander Dink A good disposition is more to be valued than gold. Librarian 1; Basketball 1, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Softball 3; French Club 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 4; Mono- gram Club 4. George Arthur Armour Art A reputation for good judgment, fair dealing, and truth is itself a fortune. Mainland High School 1, 2, 3. Nancy Mason Bailey Pumpkin I have often regretted my speech, never my silence. F.H.A. 1; 4-H Club 1; Bible Club 2, 3. Lawrence Edward Baker Bakeb I have been dying for twelve years, now 1 am going to live. Glee Club 1; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4; D.E. Club 3, 4. Linda Marie Barnes Linda Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low, An excellent thing in a woman. Basketball 1; F.H.A. 1, 2; 4-H Club 1; Y-Teen 1, 4; Bible Club 2, 3, 4. Margaret Evelyn Berryhill Evelyn She hides herself behind a busy brain. F.H.A. lj Glee Club 1; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Softball 2, 3; F.T.A. 3, 4; 4-H Club 4; French Club 4. Edwin Biltcliffe Edwin His was a soul above all scorn, His was a heart above all hate. . . THE SENIORS Steele Elias Blankenship Boots Big in stature, big in heart; When it comes to football, he does his part. Baseball 1, 3; 4-H Club 1, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 2; Monogram Club 3, 4; Camera Club 4. Mildred Eugenia Blythe Migene Her sincereness and helping hand blend a quiet personality and a true friend. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Monogram Club 1; Basketball Manager 1; 4-H Club 1; Glee Club 1; F.T.A. 2, 3; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Softball 3; Bible Club 3; French Club 4. Sylvia Cline Bolick B Her jolly nature plus her charming personality have made her popular with all. Cheerleader 1; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 4, Treasurer 1; Girls ' Chorus 1; Homeroom Officer 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 1, Reporter 2, 3, Presi- dent 4; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Dramatics Club 4. Catherine Loraine Brown Kat The grass stoops not, she treads on it so lightly. F.H.A. 1, Secretary; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; Y-Teen 2, 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3, 4, President 2, Secretary 3, Reporter 4; Library Club 3. Walter Von Brown Walter One cannot always be a hero, but one can always be a man. Glee Club 1 ; Monogram Club 1 ; Basketball Manager 1 ; F.F.A. 1, State Public Speaking Contest; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; Red Cross Council 2; Tomahawk Staff 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Bus Driver 3, 4; Camera Club 4; French Club 4. George Millard Bruton Bruton His personality is simply plus, To know him well is a must. Albemarle High School 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Band 1 ; Field Day 1 ; Boosters Club 1 ; Science Fair 1 ; Homeroom Treasurer 1, 2; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Bus Driver 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, Tri-Hi; Bou and Arrow Staff 3; Base ball Manager 3; Tomahawk Staff 4; Library Club 4, Tri- Hi; Class Prophet 4; Camera Club 4; Student Council 4; French Club 4, President; Wittiest Boy 4. James Everett Burke Jimmy A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, President 1, Secretary 4; Baseball 1; Safety Patrol 1; Substitute Bus Driver 2; Bus Driver 3, 4. Olen Kenneth Canady Wild One Strange to the world; he wore a bashful look— The fields his study, nature was his book. Homeroom Vice-President 3; Bow and Arrow Staff 4; Glee Club 4. OUR STARS Sylvia Faye Canipe Sylvia A friendly girl, full of fun, Liked by all and everyone. Monogram Club 1, 4; Red Cross Council 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 1; Glee Club 1, 3; Homeroom Officer 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 1, Treasurer 2, Secre ary Treasurer 3, President 4; 4 H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Y Teen 2, 3, 4; Homecoming sponsor 2; Student Council 4; French Club 4; Camera Club 4; Mascot 4; Cheerleader 4. Ruth Canup Ruthie rather be short and cast a light than tall and cast a shadow. 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 3; Mono- lub 1; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Tomahawk Staff 2; D.E. Marjorie Evelyn Carlson Margie She ' s lovable, sweet, and cute as can be. Cheerleader 1, 3, 4, Head Cheerleader 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. President 1: Monogram Club 1, 3, 4, Reporter 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 2; Home- coming 2, 3, 4, Mascot 2, Sponsor 3, Attendant 4; Y Teen 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Secretary-Treasurer 3; Bow and Arrow Staff 3; Tomahawk Staff 3, 4; Student Council 4; Cutest Girl 4; Most Popular Girl 4; Camera Club 4; French Club 4. Martha Frances Carothers Frances In her all generous virtues blend. F.H.A. Club 1, 2, 3; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; Y-Teen 2, 3; Library Club 3, 4, Li- brarian 3; D.E. Club 4. Richard Marion Carson Dick Life is too serious to be taken seriously. Harding High School 1, 2. 3; Red Cross Council 1, 3 Homeroom Officer 2, 3, Vice-President 2, Treasurer 3 Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 4: Bible Club 3, Secretary-Treasurer; Camera Club 4, Sec- retary. Toncie Ray Cauble Sadie She has a heart with room for every joy. Glee Club 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Red Cross Council 1; Homeroom Reporter 1; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 3, 4; Bus Driver 3, 4; Camera Club 4; Dramatics Club 4. Robert Palmer Champion Bob Happiness is cheaper than -worry, so why pay the higher price. Baseball 1, 2; Friendliest Boy 1; Dramatics Club 4; Home- room Vice-President 4. James Samuel Choate Sammy He has not one talent, but many. uasketball 1; F.F.A. 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3, 4; Glee Club Award 3; Substitute Bus Driver 3; Student Council 3, 4; Bow and Arrow Staff 3, 4; Bible Club 4, Treasurer; French Club 4, Vice-President; Class Vice- President 4; Junior Rotarian 4; Most Talented Boy 4; Class Lawyer 4; Bus Driver 4. THE SENIORS Barbara Ruth Clawson Babs A °ood disposition, a friendly heart. F.H.A. 1, 2, 4; 4-H Club 1; Glee Club 1; Y-Teen 2, 4: Bible Club 4. Katherine Gayle Cochrane Dae Pleasure fills our youthful years; why must study interfere? Glee Club 1; Basketball 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Parliamen- tarian 1; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 1; Class Lawyer 1; Red Cross Representative 1, 3; Softball 1; Homeroom Reporter 2; Bible Club 2, 3; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 4; Library Club 4; Dramatics Club 4, Secretary. Mildred Denere Collier Dee She would as soon he out of the world as out of fashion. Sharon Jr. High School 1; East Mecklenburg High School 2; Safety Patrol 1; Homeroom Reporter 1, 2, 3; Friendliest Girl 1; Basketball 1; Glee Club 1; Y-Teen 1, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Science Club 2; Bible Club 4: Student Council 4. Sara Frances Costner Sara The world looks brighter from behind a smile. Glee Club 1; 4-H Club 1, 2, 4, Parliamentarian 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 3, 4; F.T.A. 3; Library Club 4. Macie Becky Elaine Cox Becky She lets not tears stain her cheelis, nor sorrow fill her heart. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; Mono gram Club 3, 4; Best Sport 4; Most Athletic Girl 4; Homeroom Secretary-Treasurer 4. James Fraser Crawford Jimmy ' Everything comes to him who waits. Why hurry? Deloris Ann Crump Tootsie We are put on earth a little space that we may learn to love. Alexander Graham Jr. High School 1 ; Homeroom Secre- tary 1; Glee Club 1; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; Red Cross Council 2; 4-H Club 3; F.H.A. 3; Bow and Arrow Staff 4. Beverly Jean Curtis Bev She is contented with little, and joyous with more. Statesville High School 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1; F.H.A. 1: G.A.A. 1; Booster Club 3; Annual Staff 3; Y-Teen 4. OUR STARS Charles Lyman Derrick Charlie He ' s a gentleman; look at his hoots. Band 1; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 3; Bus Driver 3. Peggie Frances Dickens Abadab There is within her kindness, sweetness, and love. Y-Teen 1, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1, 3; F.H.A. 1, 2; Bible Club 4. John David Dilling David With ordinary talent and extraordinary ability, all things are attainable. Valedictorian 1; Homeroom President 2; Student Council 2; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4, Vice President 4; Junior Marshal 3; Bow and Arrow Staff 3; Tomahawk Staff 4; Library Club 4; Most Dependable Boy 4; Junior Rotarian 4. Rebecca Anne Dilling Becky Ambition rules her brain and love, her heart. 4H Club 1, 3; Glee Club 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Y-Teen 2, 3; Bible Club 4; Tomahawk Staff 4. Linda Yvonne Drake Dhake Life has no pleasure nobler than friendship. 4 Fl Club 1, 2; B-sketbrl) I ■ F.H.A. 1. 4, Vice P-esident 1: Girls ' Chorus 1; Y Teen 1. 2, 3, 4; Red Cross Council 2; Bible Club 3, 4; F.T.A. 3-. Library Club 4. Loyd Calloway Eaton, III June Bug Anyone can succeed who believes he can. 4-H Club 1; Boys ' Chorus 1; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; Band 4. Carolyn Ann Edwards Lum Meet her, know her, and you will never forget her. Girls ' Chorus 1; 4-H Club 1; Cheerleader 1; F.H.A. 1. 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 1, Vice- President 4; Bible Club 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Camera Club 4; Red Cross Council 4; Bow and Arrow S aff 4; Most De pendable Girl 4. Lynda Delores Ellington Yank The eyes have it. Piedmont Junior High School 1; Latin Club 1; Glee Club 3, 4; Bow and Arrow Staff 4; French Club 4; Library Club 4; Camera Club 4; 4 H Club 4; Y-Teen 4; Dra- matics Club 4. THE SENIORS Harry Eugene Elliott Gene He is great who is what he is. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Co Captain 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 2; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4. Bobby Dean Ellis Bobby He ' s a rare good fellow in every way. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; B He ball 1. 2. 3. 4; Homeroom Officer 1, 3, 4, Vice President 1, 4, Presi ' ent 3; Football 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; Student Council 3, 4; Camera Club 4; French Club 4; Tri-Hi Library Club 4, President. James Ralph Ellis Rabbit He has solved all the problems of the world. Charlotte Technical Hi h School 1- Monogram Club 1. 2. 3, 4, President 3; Howler 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 3, 4; Class Present 4; Camera Club 4; Dramatics Club 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4. Ronald Michael Ewing Goofer Let the other fellow worry. Glee Club 1; Bible Club 3; D.E. Club 4. Mary Frances Farmer Frances Smallness is a virtue. F.H.A. 1, Secretary; 4-H Club 1, 4; Bible Club 2. Robert Campbell Freeman Sir Hook V These are the times that try men ' s soitls. Baseball 1; Monopram Club 1- Bpsketball 1, 2: 4-H Club 1: F.F.A. Club 1; Bible Club 2; Substitute Bus Driver 2; Bus Driver 3; D.E. Club 4. Frances Elizabeth Gaddy Frankie She ' s quiet and she ' s full of fun, Yet never tiring when day is done. F.H.A. 1; 4-H Club 1; Bible Club 3, 4; Y-Teen 4. Annie Sue Galloway Pud If ere she knew an evil thought, She spake no evil word. Glee Club 1; 4-H Club 1; F.H.A. 1; Bibl e Club 2, 3, 4; Y-Teen 4. OUR STARS David Quitman Garrison Snake Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. Chorus 1; Basketball 1, 2; Homeroom President 2; Stu- dent Council 2, 3, 4; Tomahawk Staff 3, 4, Associate Editor 3, Editor 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Boys ' State 3; Chief Marshal 3; History Award 3; Bus Driver 3, 4; Junior Rotarian 4; French Club 4; Most Likely to Succeed 4. John Claude Gosnell, Jr. Red Why worry, it ' ll happen any way. Glee Club 1. George Washington Graham, Jr. George As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he. F.F.A. 1; Monogram Club 1; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1; Student Council 1, President; Bus Driver 3, 4; Library Club 3, 4. James Franklin Graham, Jr. Otto Sooner or later, love comes to all— mine came sooner. Alexander Graham Jr. High School 1; Football 1, 2; Best Looking 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 1, 3, Treasurer 1, Vice-President 3; Baseball 2; Class Vice- President 3; Glee Club 3; Wildacres Civitan Award 3; Bow and Arrow Staff 3, 4, Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4; Bus Driver 3, 4; Homecoming Mascot 3, 4; French Club 4; Camera Club 4; Tomahawk Staff 4; Cutest Boy 4; Class Prophet 4; Student Council 4. Connie Christine Grubb Mama Here is the brightest of sweet faces, bringing sunshine to all places. Homeroom Officer 1, 4, President 1, Treasurer 4; Student Council 1, 4, Secretary 1; Monogram Club 1, 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Class Vice-President 2; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Attendant 2; Red Cross Council 3, 4, Presi- dent 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Camera Club 4; French Club 4; Homecoming Sponsor 4. James Parks Hamilton Jimmy A little learning is a dangerous thing. Basketball Manager 1; Glee Club 1; Camera Club 4; Dramatics Club 4; Library Club 4. Margaret King Hamilton Margo She ' s pretty to look at and nice to know; it ' s no wonder we love her so. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 1; Varsity Club 1; Glee Club 1; 4-H Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Homeroom President 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; F.T.A. 4, Secretary-Treasurer; Most Dignified Girl 4; Homecoming Sponsor 4; Tomahawk Staff 4; Bible Club 4; Camera Club 4; Dramatics Club 4. William Taft Hammer, Jr. Billy A good all-around boy, especially around a football. Baseball 1; 4-H Club 1; F.F.A. 1, 2, President 2; Band 1; Football 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 3, 4; Homeroom Treasurer 3; Bus Driver 3, 4. THE SENIORS Charles Bobby Hammond Ham Youth is a silly, foolish state, and I wish it would never end. Class Vice-President 1 ; F.F.A. 1 ; Glee Club 1 ; 4-H Club 1 ; Bible Club 2, 3; Bow and Arrow Staff 4. Reginald Jerome Hartley Reggie A reckless driver is one who passes you on the highway in spite of all you can do. 4-H Club 1; F.T.A. 1; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; D.E. Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Library Club 4. Anne Thompson Hatfield Ann A lovely countenance is the fairest of all sights. Lancaster High School 1, 2; J.H.A. 2, Secretary; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4: Y-Teen 4. Shirley Ann Hatfield 5 MlTH Shirley Loud and noisy slve is not; Shirley is a girl we like a lot. Glee Club 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 3, 4. Wayne Douglas Hatley Beak To succeed, one must he wise and appear foolish. Glee Club 1; Baseball 1; F.F.A. 1, 2, Vice-President 1; Monogram Club 1; Basketball 1, 2; Bus Driver 2, 3, 4; Junior Marshal 3; Beta Club 3, 4. George Colon Hattrick Hat-Rack Take it easy and live long. Alexander Graham Jr. High School 1; Safety Patrol 1; D.E. Club 3, 4. Annie Mae Helton Mae Honesty is the best policy. Glee Club 1; F.H.A. 1; Softball 1, 3; Basketball 1; Library Assistant 1; Library Club 3, 4; Bible Club 4. Jack Y. Henderson Henna One ' s task is always light if his heart is light. Manchester High School 1, 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3; Monogram Club 3, 4; French Club 4; Bible Club 4. OUR STARS . . Ned Morris Henson Seminole It ' s not what you do; it ' s what you get caught doing. Basketball 1, 2; Glee Club 1; Cutest Boy 1; Homeroom Vice President 4; Dramatics Club 4. Gerald Thomas Hipp Jerry Tis the little things in life that count. 4-H Club 1, 2; Library Club 4; French Club 4. Charles Melvin Howell ' Melvern Life is one long process of getting tired. Safety Patrol Captain 1; Chorus 1; Class Treasurer 2; Bou and Arroti ' Staff 2, 3, Assistant Business Manager 3; Student Council 3, 4, President 4; Boys ' State 3; Bus Driver 3, 4; Library Club 4; Junior Rotarian 4. Mari Margaret Humphries Pete God grant me the patience to accept what I can ' t change, the courage to change what I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Class Day Officer 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 1, 3, 4; Prettiest Girl 1; Best Dressed 1; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 2, 3, President 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4 Y Teen 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; Bow and Arrow Staff 3 Tomahawk Staff 3, 4; Class Beauty 4; Best Dressed 4 Library Club 4: Student Council 4; Homecoming Mascot 4 French Club 4, Reporter. Lloyd L. Infinger Lloyd A classmate, honest and true, and furthermore a worker too. St. Andrew ' s Parish High School 1, 2, 3; Student Council 1; Dramatics Club 1; Band 1; Players ' Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Librarian 3; Boys ' Chorus 2, 3; Pep Club 3. Miles Edward Ingram Eddie The studious die young, so I ' m looking forward to a long life. Glee Club 1; Homeroom President 2; Student Council 2; Bible Club 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4. Eddy Mack Ivey Eddy I have spent twelve happy years doing nothing. F.F.A. 1; Substitute Bus Drive 3; Library Club 4. Robert Albert James Bobby For all the happiness in living comes from loving and giving. Glee Club 1; 4-H Club 1, 2; Band 1; D.E. Club 3. THE SENIORS John Richard Johns John All things are possible to him that believeth. Homeroom Reporter 2; Bow and Arrow Staff 3; Boys ' State 3; Tomahawk Staff 4; Camera Club 4; French Club 4. Daniel Wesley Johnson Dan Here I am; from care I ' m free. Why aren ' t they all contented like me? Glee Club lj Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Football 2; Bus Driver 3, 4; Homeroom President 4; Student Council 4. Patricia Ann Johnston Pat She ' s too good to be unkind. Homeroom Secretary 1; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 2. 3, 4; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 3, 4; Bow and Arrow Staff 4. Fredrick Garland Jones Stick What shall I do to be forever known? Baseball 1, 2, 3; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Substitute Bus Driver 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Bible Club 4; Dramatics Club 4. Judy Agatha Jones Jonesie Twas her thinking of others that made you think of her. Cheerleader 1; Homeroom Officer 1, 3, Vice President 1, Secretary-Treasurer 3; 4-H Club 1; F.H.A. 1, Reporter; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4, Historian 3; D.E. Club 4, Treasurer. William Franklin Jones Billy A life of ease is a difficult pursuit. Glee Cluh 1; Library Club 4. Paul Allen Justice, Jr. Choo To eat, and to drink, and to be merry was his goal. Glee Club 1; Baseball 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Red Cross Representative 1; Football 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 2, Vice Presi- dent 4. Janet Elizabeth Kelly Kelly With a smile on her lips and a twinkle in her eye. Cheerleader 1; Salutatorian 1; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 1, Song Leader 3, 4; Girls ' Chorus 1; Homeroom Vice-President 2; Student Council 3, 4, Vice-President 3; F.T.A. 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Home- coming 3, 4, Sponsor 3, Mascot 4; Most Likely to Suc- ceed 4; Camera Club 4; Bow and Arrow Staff 4; French Club 4. OUR STARS . . Robert James Kelly Butch I wish the man who invented work had finished it. Glee Club 1; Cheerleader 1; Bible Club 3, 4; Library Club 3, 4; D.E. Club 4, President; Homeroom Reporter 4; Student Council 4. Ronald A. Kendrick Runt A tall boy with ideas to match. Harding High School 1; Homeroom Secretary 1; Bible Club 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4. Raymond Lynn Kestler Bug ' The way to keep happy is to learn to enjoy trouble. ' Library Club 3; Bus Driver 3, 4. Ralph Woodrow Knight, Jr. Woody Great men pursue great things. Chowan High School 1, 2; F.F.A. 1, 2; 4-H Club; Home- room Officer 2, 3; Treasurer 2, Secretary 3, Bus Driver 3, 4; French Club 4, Secretary. Viva Marie Lane Viva Generally speaking, she ' s generally speaking. Glee Club 1; 4-H Club 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Y Teen 2, 3, 4; French Club 4; Camera Club 4. Laura Lee Larson Larson With jest on her tongue, a smile on her lips, She ' s bubbling with fun, to her fingertips. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; 4-H Club 1, 2, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4, Inter Club Council 4; Bible Club 4; F.T.A. 4; Camera Club 4; Bow and Arrow Staff 4; Dramatics Club 4; Wi.tiest Girl 4; Library Club 4. Beverly Lee Ledford Bev The hand that made her fair made her gentle. Crossnore High School 1 ; Cheerleader 1 ; Merit Award 1 ; Homeroom Officer 1, 2, President 1, Secretary 2; Beta Club 1; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; 4-H Cl ub 2; Y-Teen 2, 4; Camera Club 4; Homecoming Mascot 4. Jimmy Thadus Ledford Jimmy Ambition has no rest. ' . THE SENIORS Charles Edward LeNeave, Jr. Charlie A true friend is a great asset, but a lady friend is a shaky proposition. Harding High School 1, 2; Band 1, 2; Bible Club 1, 2; Homeroom Officer 2, 4, Vice-President 4; Engineers Club, 2; Baseball 3; Football 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Camera Club 4, Reporter. Glenda Carole Loftis Glenda Kind words are the music of the world. Homeroom Secretary 1; Glee Club 1; Basketball 1; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Red Cross Council 3, 4; Bow and Arrow Staff 4; Camera Club 4. James Richard Long Ricky He holds them with his glittering eye. F.F.A. 1; 4-H Club 1; Bus Driver 2, 4; Homeroom Vice- President 2; F.T.A. 2; Football 2; Basketball 2; Bible Club 3, 4; French Club 4. Jane Sicily Lowe Jane Beauty is its own reward. Citizenship Award 1; Varsity Club 1, President; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 1, 2; County Council Officer 2, 3, 4, President 2, 3, Secretary 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, Captain 1; F.H.A. 1, Parliamentarian; Glee Club 1; Red Cross Representative 1 ; Class Historian 1 ; Homeroom President 2; Class Beauty 2, 3; Homecoming Sponsor 2, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 4, Secretary 4; Red Cross Council 2, 3, 4; Tomahawk Staff 2, 3; Substitute Bus Driver 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Attendant 3; Beta Club 3, 4, Reporter 4; Girls ' State 3; Cheerleader 4; French Club 4; Camera Club 4. Nancy Jo Lowman Low-zey ' She chatters and chatters all the day; Is it any wonder the teachers get grey? F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 1; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Varsity Club 1; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; Substi- tute Bus Driver 3; Bus Driver 4; Wildacres Award 3; Library Club 4; Y-Teen 4; Tomahawk Staff 4; French Club 4; Dramatics Club 4; Camera Club 4. Ned Thomas Lyerly Ned If you give the best you have only the best will come bach, to you. Baseball 1; Band 1; Marshal 1; Safety Patrol 1; Glee Club 1; Boys ' State 3; Class Treasurer 3; Student Coun- cil 4, Treasurer; Cheerleader 4; French Club 4; Library Club 4; Best Personality Boy 4; Best All Around Boy 4; Junior Botarian 4; Monogram Club 4. Jo Ann F.TTTTTr Lv-NN • — Smokey Joe How sweet and fair she seems to be. Most Mannerlv 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1; Bible Club 2, 3; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 4. Katy Lou Martin Katy Eager to help, eager to please; Going her way in a graceful ease. Shelby High School 1, 2, 3. OUR STARS Sallye Davene Mauldwin Little One Oh she ' s little hut she ' s wise; She ' s a terror for her size. Varsity Club I; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 1; Band 1; Glee Club 1; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Red Cross Council 2, 4; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4, President 4; Bow and Arrow Staff 3; Homeroom Officer 3, 4, Vice-President 3, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Tomahawk Staff 4; Student Council 4; Camera Club 4; Dramatics Club 4; Home- coming Mascot 4. Frances Lucielle McCall Lucy Short and sweet, and always neat; She ' s a girl that can ' t be beat. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Parliamentarian 1; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Homeroom Vice President 3; Junior Mar- shal 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Bible Club 3, 4, President 4; Student Council 4; Tomahawk Staff 4; Best Personality 4; Best All Around Girl 4; Class Secretary 4. James William McGee Jimmy A boy, mischievous to the imp degree. Basketball 1, 3; F.F.A. 1, 2; 4 H Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1; Varsity Club 1; F.T.A. 2; Substitute Bus Driver 2; Bus Driver 3, 4; Library Club 3, 4; Bible Club 4. Dennis Eugene McGinn Denny What the world needs is a good loud speaker for the still, small voice. F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 4; Library Club 4. Phyllis Marie McKee Tillie She provideth a kindness for many generations. 4H Club 1; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 4; Glee Club 1, 4; Bible Club 4. Jane Harris Melton Harris Music is one of the things of the world that 1 love most. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pianist 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, Co Captain; Safety Patrol 1; Chief Marshal 1; Class Day Officer 1; Homeroom Officer 2, 3, President 2, Vice-President 3; Student Council 2; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4; Y-Teen 3; Homecoming Sponsor 3; Bow and Arrow Staff 4; Most Talented 4; French Club 4. Robert Eugene Miller Bob He whose goodness is a part of himself is what is called a great man. F.F.A. 1; Basketball 1, 2; Bus Driver 3, 4; Junior Mar- shal 3; Boys ' State 3; Beta Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4. Dorothy Jean Moss Dot Rockingham High School 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 1, 2, Secretary 1, Secretary-Treasurer 2; Traffic Committee 1; Library Club 1; F.H.A. 2, 3; Student Council 3; Y-Teen 4. THE SENIORS Douglas Hughes Mullis Doug Nothing succeeds like success. 4-H Club lj Library Club 1; Glee Club 1; F.F.A. 2; Bus Driver 3; Substitute Bus Driver 4. Gene Ivey Nance Gene An honest person is respected hy ail. Baseball 1; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2; Camera Club 4; Bow and Arrow Staff 4. James Samuel Nesbit Jim Although he is no surgeon, he does a great deal of cutting up. Baseball 1; Glee Club 1; Dramatics 4; Substitute Bus Driver 4; Library Club 4. Ronald Edmond Nesbitt Nes ' Ex 7 ery man is valued by his conduct. Delton Nobvell Olive b Ollie A finer guy can ' t he found. Just check the whole world ' round. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2; Varsity Club 1, Secretary-Treasurer; F.F.A. 1 ; Glee Club 1 ; Homeroom Officer 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 1, Vice-President 2, 3, President 4; 4-H Club 1; Football 2, 3, 4; Mono- gram Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4; Bible Club 4; Camera Club 4, Vice-President; Tomahawk Staff 4; Student Council 4. Rose Edna Oliver Rose A soft answer turneth away wrath. 4-H Club 2; Bible Club 3, 4; D.E. Club 4; F.H.A. 3, 4. Tony Farrell Oswalt Tony Virtue is hold, and goodness never fearfitl. Harding High School 1; Substitute Bus Driver 3, 4. Rogeb Edward Palmer Rajah They say that when good Americans die they go to Paris. Glee Club 1; Basketball 1, 2, Co-Captain 1; Baseball 1, 2, Co-Captain 1; Homeroom Vice President 4; Monogram Club 1; Salutatorian 1; Library Club 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Junior Marshal 3; Boys ' State 3; Bow and Arrow Staff 3; Tri-Hi Library Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; French Club 4; Tomahawk Staff 4; Junior Rotarian 4; Most Studious Boy 4; Class Treasurer 4; Class Historian 4. OUR STARS Richard Wilton Parker Ricky Men are not measured by inches. Junior Marshal 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Substitute Bus Driver 4; Library Club 4. Carrol Dean Pate Carrol And living wisdom with each studious year. Derita Jr. High School 1; North Mecklenburg High School 2; Library Club 2; Beta Club 3, 4; Junior Mar- shal 3; Football 4. Charles Edward Peele Speedo He has a mind of cleverness and wit. Basketball Manager 1, 3; F.F.A. I, 2; Football Manager 2, 3; Baseball Manager 3; Monogram Club 3, 4. Cora Eunice Pinion Cora Some people are too busy to be unhappy. Pineville Jr. High School 1; East Mecklenburg High School 2, 3; Basketball 1; Best All Around 1; Class Poet 1; Camera Club 2; Y-Teen 2; D.E. Club 3. Robert Kent Poston Instant Postum Oh, it ' s nice to get up in the morning, but it ' s nicer to stay in bed. Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 2; Tomahawk Staff 3, 4; Substi- tute Bus Driver 3; Bus Driver 4; Library Club 3, 4; Home- coming Escort 3; Bible Club 4; Camera Club 4. Charles Weyland Presslar Charlie ' Tis better to wear out in mischief than to rust in solemnness. Mt. Holly High School 1; Glee Club 2; Bible Club 3. Janet Ruth Preslar Janie To know her was to love her forever. Glee Club 1; Homeroom Vice-President 1, 2; F.H.A. 1, 2; Y-Teen 2; Bible Club 3; Girls ' State 3; Beta Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Camera Club 4; Boat ' and Arrow Staff 4. Jerry Osborn Price Fat Man I have survived. F.F.A. 1; Glee Club 1; Substitute Bus Driver 3, 4. THE SENIORS John Ardrey Price, Jr. Johnny Don ' t let school interfere with your education. F.F.A. 1, 2, 3; 4-H Club 1; Bible Club 3; D.E. Club 4. Johnny Marvin Price Johnny We wonder, ever wonder, why we find tis here. Bus Driver 3; D.E. Club 4. Phyllis Louise Price Weese An attractive girl, a friendly girl, a thousand girls in one. YTeen 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 3; Bible Club 4; Homeroom Reporter 4; Camera Club 4; Home- coming Sponsor 4; Dramalics Club 4. Susan Joyce Puckett Sue She ' s as merry as the day is long. Richard Boyce Reed Rich wish to have none other hooks to read or look upon. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1. Sarah Isabell Rhyne Sarah She ' s softer than silence, stiller than still air. Glee Club 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Bible Club 3. Barbara Ann Rivenbark Bads She has not lived who has not loved. F.H.A. 1, 2, Treasurer 1; 4 H Club 1, 2, 3; Y Teen I, Bible Club 2, 3; D.E. Club 4. Sylvia Ann Rivenbark Riven Personally, 1 have a great admiration for stupidity. ' ee Club 1; Red Cross Council 1; 4-H Club 1, 2, 4, Reporter 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 1, Reporter 4; liomeroom Secretary 1; Class Day Officer 1; Safety Patrol 1; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; Camera Club 4; Bow and Arrow Staff 4; Dramatics Club 4: Library Club 4. OUR STARS . . Jacky Michael Roberts Jock His ways are ways of friendliness. Glee Club 1; Bible Club 3, 4; Substitute Bus Driver 3; Library Club 3; D.E. Club 4, Vice-President. Dorothy Elizabeth Rorie Dot Kindness is the golden chain by which society is hound together. Basketball 1; Varsity Club 1; 4-H Club 1, 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 4; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 4; Bus Driver 4. Jimmie Thomas Rushing JlMBO A good listener is always thinking about something else. 4-H Club 1; F.F.A. 2; Substitute Bus Driver 2: Bus Driver 3, 4; Bible Club 4. Barbara Jean Russell B. J. A woman is never wrong, only mistaken. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Parliamentarian 1; 4-H Club 1, 2, 4; Glee Club 1; Y-Teen 2, 4; Bible Club 3, 4. Johnny Joe Sain Sain I ' ve thought till I ' m weary of thinking. Basketball 1, 2, 3; 4-H Club 1, 2. Floyd Dewey Sanders Dewey I have nothing to offer but blood, love, tears, and sweat. 4H Club 1, 2, 4; F.F.A. 2, 4, Sentinel 4; Substitute Bus Driver 2, Bus Driver 3, 4; Library Club 3, 4, Tri Hi 3. Daniel Fishburne Secker Dan ' True worth is in being, not in seeming. Camera Club 4. William Sheffield Secker, Jr. Bill Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and ye shall find. THE SENIORS Charles Curtis Sellers Curt Yesterday is dead . . . forget it; tomorrow has not come . . . don ' t worry; today is here, use it. Homeroom Vice President I; 4-H Club 1, 2, 4; Bus Driver 1, 2, 3. Douglas Gilbert Shaw Doug Life is not so short hut that there is always time enough for courtesy. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 1, President 4; Glee Club 1; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; Substitute Bus Driver 2, 3; Bus Driver 4. Mary Phyllis Sigmon Phyl She does her work well— or not at all. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 1; 4-H Club 1; Glee Club I, 3; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Softball 2, 3; Bow and Arrow Staff 4. Sara Knox Simmons Sara She never quits until the task is done. F.H.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Library Club 3, 4; D.E. Club 4. Ruby Jean Skipper Ruby Laughter is the gateway to happiness. Y-Teen 1, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 4; 4-H Club 1; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; Library Club 4; F.T.A. 4. Shelley Anne Slagle Shelley If worry were the only cause of death, I would live forever. Glee Club I; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3, Secretary 2, Vice-President 3; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Mascot 3; F.T.A. 4; Red Cross Council 4, Vice President; Library Club 4. Mary Anne Sledge Sledge-Mo 1 never met a man I didn ' t like. Basketball 1, 2; Varsity Club 1; 4-H Club I, 2, 3; Mono- gram Club 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Y-Teen 3, 4; Tomahawk Staff 3, 4, Business Manager 4; Chief Marshal 3; Girls ' State 3; Basketball Scorekeeper 3, 4; Bible Club 4; Student Council 4; Most Studious Girl 4. David Parks Smith S mitty I Jtate nobody: 1 am in charity with the world. 4-H Club 1; Basketball 1; Glee Club 1; Bible Club 2; D E. Club 4. OUR STARS . . James Warren Smith Jim Come, ladies; goodnight, Coach. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 3; Glee Club lj Class Prophet 1; Football 2, 3; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Homeroom President 4; Student Council 4; Bow and Arrow Staff 4. Rose Carol Smith Carol The secret of being happy in this world is not to mind or he troubled by the little things. 4H Club 1; Basketball 1; Glee Club 1; Bible Club 2; I.H.A. 4. Tommy Leland Steele Iron Man Where there ' s a will there ' s a way. Columbia High School 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 1, 2, Vice President 2, President I, 2; Hunting Fishing Club 1, 2; Representative Council 1, 2. Jewell Vincent Stikeleather Jewell Hope and be happy, that ' s all for the best. Glee Club 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 1; 4 H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Libvarv Club 3, 4; F.T.A. 4; Red Cross Council 4. LADYS VERNELL SwiNG Vernie orlt is work and must be done, But nevertheless I ' ll have my fun. b 1; Baslfetball 1; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 3; 1, 2 Bible Club 2, 3. 4. Marianne Swink Swink A smile of hers was like an act of grace. .ball 1; Glee Club 1; F.H.A. 1, 3; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3; kaftbill 1; Red Cross Council 2, 4; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 3; F.T.A. 3, 4, Vice Presi dent 4; D.E. Club 4. Annetta Elizabeth Summerour Attn A tender heart, a will inflexible. Basketball 1; Varsity Club 1; Glee Club 1; F.H.A. 1; Homeroom Officer 1, 2, 4, Vice-President 1, Secretary- Treasurer 2, 4; Bible Club 3, 4. Carmen Annette Tadlock Crummin If you work hard and do the right thing, you ' ll go to the top. Basketball 1; F.H.A. 1; 4-H Club 1; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Y-Teen 1, 2; Girls ' Chorus 1; Library Club 3, 4; Girls ' State 3; Bow and Arrow Staff 4. THE SENIORS Glenda Faye Tate Glenda We know Iter by the noise she doesn ' t make. Mt. Holly High School 1, 2, 3; Library Club 1, F.H.A. 1, 2; Dramatics Club 3. Shirley Anne Thomas Shirley She ' s always true and faithful as can be. 4-H Club 1, 2, 3; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3; F.H.A. 1, 3, Historian 1; Librarian 1; Bible Club 3, 4; Softball 1, 3; Bow and Arrow Staff 4. Richard Douglas Thompson Dickie The only way to have a friend is to be one. Basketball 1; Glee Club 1; Band 1; F.T.A. 3, Tri-Hi- Substitute Bus Driver 3, 4; Library Club 4, Vice-President Tri-Hi; Camera Club 4, President; Homecoming Escort 4: Friendliest Boy 4; Student Council 4; Tomahawk Staff 4 Vera Eunice Thompson Vera There ' s lovelight in her eyes. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 1; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec- retary 3: Girls ' Chorus I; Glee Club 3, 4; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 3, 4, Manager 3; Librarian 1; F.T.A. 3, 4, Historian 4; Red Cross Council 1, Secretary; Homeroom Officer 2. 3, Reporter 2, President 3; Student Council 3; Bible Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Monogram Club 4; Home- coming Sponsor 4; Bow and Arrow Staff 4; Camera Club 4. William Edward Thompson Eddy Character is the diamond that scratches all other stones. F.F.A. I, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; 4 H Club 1; Substitute Bus Driver 3; Bus Driver 4; Bible Club 3, 4. Sandra Gail Thomson Sandi Mirror, mirror, on the wall, She ' s the fairest of us all. Cheerleader 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 1, Parliamen- tarian 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Prophet 1; Most Typical Freshman 1; Homeroom Vice-President 2; F.T.A. 2, 3; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; Y-Teen 2, 3, 4; Class Beauty 3, 4; Bow and Arrow Staff 4: Homecoming Attendant 4; French Club 4; Carrousel Princess 4; Prettiest Girl 4. Bonnie Alba Todd Gooney A joke for all, a greeting, glad; A lovable, jolly way she had. Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club F.H.A. 1, 2; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; Softball 1. Wilma Bernice Toole Shortie A word and a smile for everyone. Glee Club 1, 4; Varsity Club 1; F.H.A. 1; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4- Bible Club 4; French Club 4. UR STARS . . Edith Stamey Thornburg Edith A guardian angel o ' er her life presiding. 4 H Club 1; F.H.A. 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Camera Club 1; Glee Club 1; Monogram Club 2, 3; History Club 2, 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Homeroom Reporter 3; D.E. Club 4. Sylvia Jean Thornburg Thorny A sweet, attractive kind of grace, the full assurance given by looks. Basketball 1; F.H.A. 1, 3; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4: Cheerleader 3, 4; Homecoming Attendant 3; Dramatics Club 3; F.T.A. 3, 4; Softball 3; Crmera Club 4; Homecoming Sponsor 4. Rebecca Evelyn Troxler Becky Leaksville-Sprav Junior High School 1; Tri City High School 2, 3; Basketball 1; Glee Club 3. Winford Allen Tucker Winfobd He set his heart upon the goal, not on the prize. Grafton Senior High School 1, 2; Art Club 2; Art Award Certificate 2; D.E. Club 4. Judie Veneman Venie A man is always better than a book. Girls ' Chorus 1; F.H.A. 1, 2; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, YTeen 3, 4; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, Dramatics. (Club 4, Reporter; Camera Club 4. ary Ann Vickers iy Mary Ann ' A true friend is forever a friend. A.H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, ' D.E. Club 4. Hilda Gaye Walker Hilda Ever faithful, ever sure. Glee Club 1; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Red Cross Council 1; Softball 1; Li brarv Assistant 1; F.T.A. 2; Camera Club 4. Roger Lee Walker Frosty All mankind love a lover. Homeroom Vice-President 4; Homecoming Escort 4; Library Club 4; 4-H Club 4; Biggest Heartbreaker 4. THE SENIORS Jerry Lee Wallace Uncle Wally Never speak sense, when nonsense will serve the purpose. Cheerleader 1; 4-H Club 1; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; Substitute Bus Driver 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4. Mary Elizabeth Walters Mary Smart, capable, and always kind. Alexander Graham Jr. High School I; Tomahawk Staff 3, 4; Girls ' State 3; Homecoming Sponsor 4; Y-Teen 4; Camera Club 4; 4-H Club 4; F.H.A. 4, Historian. Roy Lee Watkins Whttey He Roes far that never turns back. Glee Club 1; F.F.A. 2, 3; Bus Driver 2, 3; D.E. Club 4. Doris Jean Williams Tootsie You ' ll always find her true and just, A girl whom we all love and trust. Basketball 1, 2; Homeroom Officer 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary- Treasurer 1, 4, Reporter 2, 3; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls ' Chorus 1; F.H.A. 1, 4; Softball 1; 4-H Club 1, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Red Cross Council 3, 4; Home coming Crown Bearer 4. Joyce Eleanor Wingate George A Christian is the highest style of woman. Girls ' Chorus 1; Y-Teen I, 2, 3, 4, President 1, Inter- Club Council 4; Homeroom Officer 1, 3, 4, Secretary 1, Reporter 3, Secretary-Treasurer 4; 4-H Club 1; Red Cross Council 1, 2; F.H.A. 1; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Softball 1; Librarian 1, 3, Library Club 2, 3, 4, Reporter 4, Tri-Hi Vice President 3; Bible Club 3, 4, District Vice- President 4; Civitan Wildacres Award 3; Bible Awaxd 3; Tomahawk Staff 4. James Harold Winters Sac What I don ' t know would make a great book. Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4, President 1; Basketball I; Base- ball 1; Football 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Boys ' State 3; Dramatics Club 4; Camera Club 4. John William Wood Johnny He will succeed, for he believes all that he says. Homeroom President 1; Baseball 1; 4-H Club I; Class President 2, 3; Student .Council 2, 3, 4, Parliamentarian 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3, Parliamentarian 4, Tri-Hi President 4; Bow and Arrow Staff 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 3; Dramatics Club 4, Presi ' ' ent; Class Lawyer 4; Most Dignified 4; Best Dressed 4; Bible Club 4, Vice-President. Joan Virginia Yarbrough Joanie Success comes from trying. Glee Club 1, 4; F.H.A. 1; 4-H Club 1; Library Club 4; Homeroom Reporter 4. OUR STARS . . . . THE SENIORS Claude Myers York, Jr. Claude Par may we search hefore we find A heart so manly and so hind. Homeroom Treasurer 1; Baseball 1; Glee Club 1; Basket- ball 1, 2; Best Lookino 1, 4; Bible Club 2, 3, 4, Re- porter; Substitute Bus Driver 3; Bus Driver 4; Dramatics Club 4, Vice-President; Biugest Heartbreaker 4. NOT PICTURED Francis Marion Foard Red Calmness is a great advantage. F.F.A. 1, 2, 3; 4-H Club 1; D.E. Club 4. David Stuart Harlee David He says little hut he thinks more. F.F.A. 1, 2, 3; D.E. Club 4. SENIOR CLASS DAY OFFICERS Sammy Choate Class Lawyer George Bruton Class Prophet John Wood Class Lawyer Jimmy Graham Class Prophet Roger Palmer Class Historian-- Joyce Wingate Class Poet CLASS MOTTO The difficult we do immediately; the impossible takes a little longer. CLASS COLORS Maroon and White CLASS FLOWER White Rose Page Forty-three Most Likely To Succeed David Garrison — Janet Kelly Most Studious Roger Palmer — Mary Anne Sledge ★ ★ AWARD PERFORMANCES ★ ★ Wittiest Biggest Heartbreakers George Bruton — Laura Larson Claude York — Roger Walker Sylvia Thornburg Most Dignified Most Popular Johnny Wood — Margaret Hamilton Ralph Ellis — Margie Carlson Cutest Most Talented Jimmy Graham — Margie Carlson Sammy Choate — Jane Melton Page Forty-five David Dillinc — Ann Edwards Jim Smith — Becky Cox ★ ★ AWARD PERFORMANCES ★ ★ Best Looking Best Personality Claude York — Sandra Thomson Ned Lyerly — Frances McCall A Most Athletic Ralph Ellis — Becky Cox Friendliest Richard Thompson — Sylvia Canipe Best All Around Best Dressed Ned Lyerly — Frances McCall Johnny Wood — Mari Humphries Page Forty-seven 7- YOU ARE HERE, WE HOPE February 30, 1967 Having already seen the first scene of the play, I, Ned Sullivan, drama critic for the BOW AND ARROW decide to go outside to get a breath of fresh air. Reaching the sidewalk I hear the familiar cry, Wuxtra, Wuxtra. Turning around, whom should I see but our old publisher, Jimmy Graham, hawking newspapers. Buving one from him, I can not help noticing the blazing headlines. The uprising in France, led by John Johns and Viva Lane, has overthrown the existing monarchy. The new government consists of these gallant and unabashed revolu- tionists: Evelyn Berryhill, Migene Blythe, Wilma Toole, Mildred Alexander, Vera Thompson, Jimmv Long, and Woody Knight. Vive la France! ! ! A loud zoom interrupts my reading and I look up just in time to see the Dirty Draggers drag- ging up the street. As they round the corner, it is a 13-way tie among Marion Foard, Bobby Freeman, Johnny Sain, Johnny Price, Roy Wat- kins, Eddie Speedie Thompson, Charles Der- rick, Jackie Roberts, Reggie Hartley, Dewey Sanders, J. C. Gosnell, David Sm ith, and Bobby James. Across the street there is a large-scale war between Stop and Swap and Dixie House. Ac- cording to Glenda Tate and Phyllis McKee, two outstanding dietitians, George Hattrick and his mob, including Jimmy McGee, Edwin Bilt- cliffe, George Graham, Bobby I Iammond, David Harlee, Carol Pate, and George Armour, are having ferocious egg fights with the Dixie House crowd, Bobby Poston, Tommy Steele, Wayne Hatley, Kenneth Canady, and Ronald Ewing. This is making life verv difficult for our sanita- tion committee, Dennis McGinn and Jerry Price. These street cleaners are using the new instant water mix invented by Robert Miller, Jim Burke, Tony Oswalt, and Gene Nance. This new formu- la is also used by our fire hydrant cleaners, Ned Lyerly and Frances McCall. A new record was set by General Bill Seeker when he shot himself down for the fifth time. The survivors included Colonel Dan Seeker, Colonel Ronald Nesbitt, Captain Ronald Ken- drick of the Air Force, and two Marine Colonels, Bob Champion and Jim Nesbit. They were res- cued by a search party led by Gavle Cochrane, who was ably assisted by Lynda Ellington, Mari Humphries, Laura Larson, Nancy Lowman, Svlvia Rivenbark, and Sandra Thomson. A final glance at the front page reveals that the annual Mancatchers Convention has just opened its meetings. Some of the familiar names include Beverly Curtis, Phyllis Sigmon, Dot Rorie, Toncie Cauble, Cora Pinion, and Beverly Ledford, who yesterday were looking over pros- pects at the revival led by Walter Brown. As I thumb through the paper, whose picture should I see but that of Jane Lowe. My curiosity- aroused, I open the paper for a better view. There are several other pictures that attract my attention. I recognize those of Sylvia Canipe, Margaret Hamilton, Margie Carlson, Sylvia Thornburg, Mildred Collier, and Dot Moss. Ac- cording to the caption, they are the newest Dabs or better known as the Mutual Execution Society. Turning the page, I find that Jo Ann Lynn, sfiirley Hatfield . Nancv Abernathy, Peggy Dickens, Joan Yarborough, Becky Dilling, and Janet Preslar have just made a great trade. Their beaux have given each of them a diamond ring in exchange for a ball and chain. All seven sentences will be pronounced in the near future. Sauntering down the street, I pass our new library. Inside, Ruby Skipper and Sara Costner are checking out the latest in comic books which have been censored by Carmen Tadlock, Shirley Thomas, and Catherine Brown, three leading authorities on such classics. Staggering out under armloads of literature are the Frantic Five- Becky Cox, Shelly Slagle, Jewell Stikeleather, Carol Smith, and Marianne Swink. A brilliant neon sign blinds me momentarily, and upon recovering I see this is the tavern of David Garrison. Going in, I am immediately accosted and led to a table by his bar maids, Mary Anne Sledge and Sallye Mauldwin. A fa- miliar tune hits my ears which I recognize as the latest rock ' n ' roll record by Richard Reed, Doug Shaw, and Curtis Sellars. Looking up, I see Janet Kelly, Phyllis Price, and Ann Edwards dirty shaggin all over the place. Being escapees from the same high school, thev come over to talk to me. From them I learn that Jane Melton and Joyce Wingate are pre- serving music bv protecting Elvis from his admiring public and Hilda Walker. The girls also tell me that gospel singer Sammy Choate had a capacity audience in the Coliseum for his latest all-night sing. Re-opening my paper, I see that Rev. Ralph Ellis recently officiated at the wedding anniver- saries of Sara Knox Simmons, Anne Thompson Hatfield, Mary Davenport Sflckeis Barbara Car- penter Russell, and Edith Stamev Thornburg. Flipping to the sports, I find that Bobby Ellis, Billy Hammer, Steele Blankenship, and Harold Winters have just signed fifty year contracts with the Redskins. Coach Fred Jones says, I expect great things from these State Penn grads. On the basketball scene, Jim Smith and Delton Oliver hooked up in a great scoring duel last night. At the final buzzer, each player had 6 points. The pigskin prognosticators, Gene Elliott, Jack Henderson, Jerry Hipp, and Charlie Peele, are batting 1.000 on their predictions— none right out of 367 attempts. The only baseball news is the 150 player-trade that Roger Palmer, owner of the Zinzinnati Reds made with the Boston Sed Rox. Our ice hockey team has just returned from a trip through Canada. The players who are still able to walk include Allen Chug Chug Justice, Ned Henson, Jimmy H amilton, Eddie Ingram, Larry Baker, Jimmy Crawford Robert Kelly, and Billy Jones. Being an average person, I must turn to the funnies. Whose faces should appear but those of Richard Carson, Charles Presslar, and Doug Mullis. At the bottom of the page, the credit for this provocative entertainment is given to Win- ford Tucker, Jerry Wallace, and Jimmy Ledford, artists deluxe. In the second column are our answers to Nancy and Sluggo— of course, I am speaking of none other than Judie Veneman and Lovd Eaton. On the opposite page, the Flirting Foursome, Dan Johnson, Melvin Howell, Claude York, and Roger Walker, are trying to break into the YWCA for the 53rd time. Going back to the theater, I see a three-way truck crash among Jimmy Rushing, Ray Kestler, and Jerry Wallace. The cargo is scattered all over the street. Picking up a partially opened box, I am shocked to find myself holding lingerie created by the famous New York designing team of Bonnie Todd, Svlvia Bolick, Delores Crump, Doris Williams, and Vernell Swing. Doing the best they can to salvage the damaged merchan- dise are the owners of Sears Roebelks, Johnny Wood, Anneta Summerour, Frances Carothers, Ruth Canup, and John Price. A few doors up the street, I almost walk into the Ladies Turkish Bath, operated by Sara Rhyne and Susan Puckett. This is the wrong door, and I realize the morgue is next door. Walking in, I am immediately surrounded by the Walking Ghost, Richard Thompson. He tells me that owner George Frenchie Bruton and his assistants, Connie Grubb and Charles Le- Neave, are in the back, laying out next week ' s display. It seems that Mary Walters, Becky Trox- ler, and Katy Martin are still breaking male hearts and keeping business dead for the morgue. The atmosphere being rather deadly, I go back into the street and head towards the theater. Standing in a doorway and singing that famous song, Boll Weevil, Son of Hound Dog, are the three traversing troubadours, David Dilling, Richard Parker, and Lloyd Infinger. An object strikes my back; I turn around to see Judy Jones, Linda Drake, Linda Barnes, and Barbara Parks Rivenbark, pitching pennies. This is my warning and I start moving on up the street. Whom should I see but the world famous racing two, Barbara Clawson and Rose Oliver. Fighting off their fan-dom is the protective squad of Annie Mae Helton, Sue Galloway, Frances Farmer, Nancv Bailey, and Frances Gaddv. Walking back into the theater. I hear those familiar voices of Glenda Loftis and Pat Johnston saving, Tickets, please. After showing them im- press card, I re-enter and settle down for the rest of the drama. You Were Here, I Hope! CHIEF MARSHALS Dorothy Gilliam Charles Sparrow JUNIOR MARSHALS Every production must have its ushers. In- the West Mecklenburg production they are our Junior Marshals. This is a very honorable position, since these ten students have the highest scholastic averages in the junior class. The two with the very highest averages are chief marshals. This group escorts the seniors to their places of honor on graduation night and at the baccalaureate sermon. These ten marshals are: Patsy Bryant, Dotty Caldwell, Dorothy Gilliam, Linda Gragg, Suzanne Helms, Tommy Long, Lofton Moore, Jane Price, Jimmy Robinson, and Charles Sparrow. OUR UNDERSTUDIES ... THE JUNIORS The Understudies are our Juniors. Always willing to step in and take the place of a Star, they are eagerly awaiting the time when they will reach the goal toward which they have worked so long. Gradually they are learning the tasks that accompany stardom and are gain- ing the knowledge that will place them in a position to accept any of the responsibilities placed upon them by their supervisors, the stars and the directors. JUNIOR OFFICERS Joe Davenport President Ioe Graham Vice-President Ann Pratt Secretary Richard Blankenship Treasurer OUR UNDERSTUDIES THE JUNIORS First Row: Barbara Adams Betty Alexander John Arrowood Marlin Atkins Glenda Aultman Mary Ann Ausley Second Row. Frances Bailey Linda Baker Martha Baker Doris Ballance Buddy Beatty Nancy Beckham Third Row: James Belk David Bethune Jimmy Bigger Carolyn Biggers Richard Blankenship Rolly Blythe Fourth Row: Johnny Boyd Ronnie Bozardt Micky Briner Wayne Brock Steve Brooks Darrell Brotherton CLASS OF 1958 First Row: J. D. Brotherton Martha Brown Phyllis Brown Patsy Bryant Ronald Bryant Judy Burgin Second Row: Taylor Byrum Diane Caldwell Dotty Caldwell WlLMA CANADAY Doris Capps Frances Christenbury Third Row: Carolyn Clark Doris Cline Bill Cobb Linda Cobb Jo Collins Kay Combs Fourth Row: Douglas Cook Bobby Cooke Janet Cooper Carol Culp Delle Darby Joe Davenport L to a fir i ' 0 ■ K. 1 mL It r - « ' OUR UNDERSTUDIES . . . THE JUNIORS First Row: Sonny Deese Jerry Dellinger Tommy Dickerson Gaile Dixon Tony Drum J. B. Dubose Second Row: Guy Eason Ann Elliott Marie Elliott George Ellis Pat Elrod Brenda Estes Third Row: Wally Eury Christy Ferguson Mike Frasheur Brenda Freeman Sarah Freeman Mickey Gardner Fourth Row: Gwen Gibson Dorothy Gilliam Bob Gladden Becky Gordon Linda Gragg Ann Graham CLASS OF 1958 First Row: Joe Graham Joyce Griffith Lu Ann Guignard George Guy Mike Hafey Sue Hager Second Row: Gary Hamrick Roberta Hargrove Joe Harmon Gilbert Hartgrove Dean Haskett June Haynes Third Row: Richard Hayes Maxine Helms Phyllis Helms Suzanne Helms Dora Sue Hendrick Richard Hicklin Fourth Row: Buck Hickman Marvin Hicks Walter Hicks Knoxie Hoover Hattie Hoyle Gloria Huffman i ( life JO tiflL x Ilk 1 ' | i f feL «Jttik Jttfe ..... J;. li ' OUR UNDERSTUDIES . . . THE JUNIORS First Row: Jackie Huffstetler Rena Huggins Donald Hullender Jerry Hull Jim Hynes Henry M. Jamieson Second Row: Michael Kale Reginald Keistler Carolyn Kennedy Joan Keplinger Kitty Lacy Eddie Lamb Third P ow: Harriet Lawter Jerry Lingerfelt Philip Lohr Thomas Long Vivian Looper Grady Love Fourth Row: Leroy Ludwick Marta Lukevics Roy Lynn Eric Machin Barbara Mann Carolyn Marks CLASS OF 1958 First Row: Joe Marsh Delores Martin Corky McClure Joe McCullough Allan McLean Frank Medlock Third Row: Dickie Morris Melvin Motsinger Frances Mullis Alma Mundy Becky Nantz Boyd Navey Second Row: William Mikeal Bobby Moffit Dot Monteith FIarriet Moore Keith Moore Lofton Moore Fourth Row: Tommy Neely Mary Newell Jo Ann Newton Pat Newton Jerry Nicholson Judy Nicholson ! £ OUR UNDERSTUDIES . . . THE JUNIORS First Row: Warren Norket Jean Oates Barbara Pangle David Pangle Bill Parker Vivian Pate Second Row: Everette Pearson Fletcher Peele Bobby Perry Jerry Pettus Libby Phillips Evelyn Plummer Third Row: Jerry Plyler Ann Pratt Jane Price Ronald Pridmore Phil Propst Kitty Pruitt Fourth Row: Bill Ouinn Vivian Randall Tracy Ray Freeman Ritch Garry Roach Jimmy Robinson CLASS OF 1958 First Row: Bobby Sadleb Alice Sanders Sandra Self Billy Shaw Kenneth Shrum Rodney Sigmon Second Row: Robby Simmons Douglas Simpson Habry Slater Eddie Smith (erry Smith Kenneth Smith Third Row: Phyllis Smith Richabd Smith Sammie Southerland Charles Sparrow Gerald Stafford Linda Stewart Fourth Row: Virginia Stikeleather Carleen Stockton Annette Taylor Nancy Teague Linda Tench EvERETTE TESSENAR UNDERSTUDIES THE JUNIORS First Row: Lamar Thomas Andy Thompson Eddie Thompson Emmett Thompson Brenda Thornburg Barbara Todd Third Row: James Whitehead Boyd White David Wilcox Mike Wilkinson Sylvia Wilkinson Jean Wilson Second Row: Joel Trull Nancy Vinesett Jimmy Walker Loyd Watkins Keitha Watson Janet Watts Fourth Row: Patsy Wilson Tommy Wilson Bob Winston Beverly Withrow Jayne Womack Don Wright CLASS OF 1958 NOT PICTURED Donald Adams Odell Barrier Melvin Barnes Wayne Reyburn OUR STARLETS ... THE SOPHOMORES The Sophomore Starlets lend a touch of nondescript glamor to our production. Novices in the bizarre world of the theater, they have a boisterous, excited demeanor which belies their eager-to-please, mentally receptive at- titude. Standing on the threshold of a shining future, they look forward to greater, more important roles in tomor- row ' s spectaculars. They realize that they must learn much of techniques and devices in order to make their ensuing performances more brilliant successes. Banks Choate President Bobby Pittman Vice-President Ramona Tolson Secretary Johnny Thompson Treasurer SOPHOMORE OFFICERS CLASS OF 1959 First Row: Edward Adams David Adamson Gayle Alexander Jerry Armstrong Keith Arrowood Charles Asbill Suzanne Austell Second Row: Norma Austeri Jimmy Austin James Bailey Kenneth Baker Peg gie Bales Ronnie Bales Delores Ballard Third Row: Jimmy Barley Randy Barnes Kappy Barnette Charles Beaty Judy Beaty Arlen Belk Lawrence Bennett Fourth Row: Fifth Row: Martha Bentley Brenda Blackwelder Graham Berry Ouida Blackwelder Stuart Berryhill Judy Blythe Ronnie Biggers Patty Bolick Sandra Biggers Jerry Boone Ginger Black Patricia Borden Wesley Black Elizabeth Boyd OUR STARLETS . . . THE SOPHOMORES First Row: Mack Bradley Virginia Broome Brenda Brown Clarence Brown Evelyn Brown Pat Bryant Betty Jo Burgin Second Row: George Burkholder Fowler Bush Linda Camprell Shirley Canupp Dean Carlson Carroll Carpenter Daryl Carpenter Third Row: Brenda Cashion Yvonne Cathey Tony Cheek Banks Choate John Choate Boyce Christenbury Betty Jean Church Fourth Row: Kitty Clanton Carolyn Clark Jimmy Clark John Clary Wayne Cline Phyllis Clum Bill Coggins Fifth Row: Leona Collins Ramona Conder Lynda Conner Jane Corbett Beverly Cornett Pat Cottingham Jerry Couch gum f w mm ■ r 0 p r — - mm ft. jk 4.- ft%M 4tfr Q i l 1 A« Jm V ■ CLASS OF 1959 First Row: Barry Cox Linda Cribb Billy Culp Betty Danner Glenda Davis Bennie Jo Dean James Dellinger Second Row: David Derrick Vickie Dickerson Elizabeth Ann Dodcens Dennis Duncan Jack Drye Croker Eason Ronnie Elliott Fourth Row: Craig Freeman Richard Frye Sherry Fuller Lucy Gadd Evelyn Gay Errol Gibbs Margaret Gilleland Third Row: Brenda Elkin Eva Ernestsons Linda Eury Gerald Farmer Sue Finison Dean Flowers Betty Forbes Fifth Row: FIoward Gladden Norris Glasson Fred Glover Jerry Goley Bobby Gowder Judy Greene Janet Gregory OUR STARLETS . . . THE SOPHOMORES First Row: Rosalind Grier Ann Griffin Jimmy Griffith Raymond Guin John Henry Guiton Jack Guy Doris Guyton Second Row: F. D. Hager Neal Hager Betty Hamilton Sandra Hailey Larry Harllee Linda Harris Cecil Harrison Third Pxow: Elsie Harrison Billy Hartis John Hathcock Rozanna Hayes Ronald Hearn Carl Helms Martha Jean Helms Fourth Row: Tommy Helms Andrew Helton Bill Henderson Mickey Henry Judy Hill Betty Hooker Tracy Hopper Fifth Row: Cecilia Horton Billy Hough Hilda Hovis Cecil Hunsinger Don Hunt Mary Hynes Allen Ingram CLASS OF 1959 First Row: Carolyn Ingram Kaye Isenhour Geraldine James Sonny Jarnagin Jerald Johnson Angeline Johnston Billy Johnston Second Row: Harriet Johnston Cornelia Jones Margaret Jones Carole Jordan Linda ]ordan Ronnie Joy Gerald Keathley Fourth Row: Janet King Samuel King Colen Kirby Paul Kirkpatrick Richard Kirkpatrick JuANITA KlSER Linda Kissiah Third Row: Shirrea Keistler Jimmy Kelly Joyce Kelly Linda Kelly Ronald Kenley Lynda Kennedy Willis Kerley Fifth Ron?: Steve Knight John Lacy Richard Lanier Buren Latham Melva Latham Johnny Langley Kenneth Larson OUR STARLETS . . . THE SOPHOMORES First Row: Jerry Law Emogene Ledford Patricia Ledford Myra Lee Julius Leviner Jimmy Lewis Vivian Lindsay Second Row: Melvin Link Rosanne Little Diane Long George Long Grady Long Terry Love Shirley Lowe Third Row: Peggy Jean Lutz Betty Malcolm Gary Maxwell Rees McCall Jane McCracken Ronny McDearmid Eugene McGee Fourth Row: David McGuirt Charles McIntosh Elaine McNeely Hazel McSwain Clara Medlin Jane Michael Sandra Middleton Fifth Row: Sylvia Mingus Ted Mitchell Ruth Moody Cecilia Moore Mary Lee Moore Wade Moore Robert Morgan 1$ J . CLASS OF 1959 First Row: Hilda Motsinger Judy Mulligan Joyce Mundy Linda Mundy Dale Mygatt Gale Mygatt Kirk Neely Second Row: David Nesbit Nancy Nesbit Johnny Newell Ethel Nixon Glenn Odom Melvin Pace Bruce Palmer Fourth Row: Larry Plummer Sue Plyer James Pope Nancy Lee Potts Sybil Pressley Kenneth Price Coretha Ann Primm Third Row: Marguerite Patterson Jimmy Paxton Martha Frances Pearson Kenneth Philemon Jerry Pinion Bobby Pittman Jerry Plummer Fifth Row: Reggie Rawlins Bobby Raybon Babbara Raybubn Jenita Riley Billy Roberts Judith Roberts Barbara Ross OUR STARLETS . . . THE SOPHOMORES First Row: Glenda Rosser Gene Rushing Don Russell Paul Sakala Pat Sanders Sylvia Shelnut Lynn Sherrill Second Row: Ola Mae Shultz Mary Sigmon Tony Sigmon Betty Simpson Sue Simpson Pauline Sizemore George Sledge Third Row: Mike Small Gayle Smith Joanne Snead Carl Lee Snipes Patsy Snipes Allen Steele Fred Stewart Fourth Row: Glenn Stewart Jimmy Stowe Becky Strawn Janice Stroud Carol Suman Paul Summerour Marvin Sutton Fifth Row: Carol Tadlock Gloria Teague David Tench Wayne Therrell Leon Thomas Loren Thomas Evelyn Thompson i if m at w i Em J m - 1 C ft c a ..r - CLASS OF 1959 First Row: Johnny Thompson Bobby Thrower Clayton Todd David Todd Lois Todd Nancy Todd Susan Todd Second Row: Ramona Tolson Bobby Torrence Mickey Tully Edwin Walters Judy Ware Donna Watkins Mason Watkins Third Row: Bill Watson Richard Watts Patsy Wentz Jimmy Lee Whitley Elaine Wire Bill Wilkes Gene Wilkinson Fourth Row: Fifth Row: Kay Sue Williams Marie Wilson Larry Williams Kenneth Wingate Robert Williams Barbara Womack Billy Willis Richard Woods Jerry Wingate Anne Wright Judy Withrow Terry Yandle LUCIAN WOFFORD JEAN YeOMANS STUDENT COUNCIL Melvin Howell President David P angle Vice-President Jane Lowe Secretary Ned Lyerly Treasurer The homeroom presidents in the Student Council are: Twelfth Grade: Margaret Hamilton, Sylvia Bolick, Dan Johnson, Jim Smith, Sylvia Canipe. Delton Oliver; Eleventh Grade: Grady Love, Jerry Smith, 7 racy Ray, Nancy Vinesett, Jimmy Hynes, George Ellis, Jerry Lingerfelt; Tenth Grade: Banks Choate, Fred Stewart, Jerry Yandle, Judy Mulligan, George Sledge, Neal Hager, James Bailey, Wayne Cline, Richard Kirkpatrick, and Ruth Moody. Working under the guidance of its motto, Striving to promote leadership, scholarship, and fellowship through unity is our goal, West Mecklenburg ' s own Student Council holds meetings twice monthly. The council is made up of student council officers, class presidents, homeroom presidents, club presidents, editor-in-chief and business manager of the annual, editor of the paper, and head cheerleader. Such projects as dances, homecoming festivities, the car- rousel princess, and college day are among the school activities sponsored by the council. Student Council Officers for the following year are elected by the student body. The officers or other delegated members of the council attend the North Carolina Student Council Congress in the fall and the Western District Student Council Conference in the spring. The students at West Mecklenburg are very proud of their Student Council and its successes. Miss Lillian Rogers Advisor The club presidents and class presidents in the Student Council include: Richard Thompson, George Bruton, Connie Grubb, Frances McCall, Janet Kelly, Mari I Iumphries, Sallve Mauldwin, Henry Jamieson, Dee Collier, Doug Shaw, Johnny Woo fRobert KeHy Bobby Ellis, Taylor Byrum, Beckv Gordon, Sammv Choate, Melvin Howell, David Pangle, Ned Lyerly, Jane Lowe, Jimmy Graham, Marv Anne Sledge, David Garrison, Joe Davenport, Ralph Ellis, and Margie Carlson. THE 1957 David Garrison Editor-in-Chief Mary Anne Sledge Business Manager Henry Jamieson Joyce Wingate George Bruton Frances McCall Richard Thompson Associate Editor Photography Editor Layout Editor Copy Editor Art Editor Typewriters click steadily in the background; photographs and lists of everything imaginable about the school clutter the tables; writers search the darkest extremities of their vocabularies for the right word ; and the staff heads scurry madly to and fro as the current edition of the Tomahawk is made ready for the printer. Chosen the previous spring by the editor and faculty advisor, annual staff members lace the tedious, unenviable task of putting together a book of more than a hundred pages in about four school months, while keeping up with their studies and participating in activities. However, their hard work is more than rewarded by the tidal wave of excitement that sweeps over the student body once someone utters those magic words, The annual ' s here. The 1957 Edi- torial staff includes: Photography, Joyce Wingate. Editor, Roger Palmer, Dorothy Gilliam, Carroll Carpenter, Connie Grubb, Group Editor, Bobby Poston, Chief Photog apher, John Johns. Jane Price; Copy, Frances McCall, Editor, Linda Gragg, Mary Walters, Beckv Dilling; Layout, George Bruton, Editor, Roberta Hargrove; Art, Richard Thompson, Editor; Associate Editor, Henry Jamieson; Edito ■■ in-Chief , David Garrison. Connie Grubb Mari Humphries Margie Carjlson Sallye Mauldwin David Dilling Group Editor Ads Manager Circulation Manager Ad Copy Editor Bookkeeping The task of the Business Staff, though virtually thankless, is very important to the production of our annual. Staff members spend much of their time selling advertisements to cover publication costs. After thoroughly brain- washing the merchants of the area with the profitability of placing an ad in the annual, subscriptions are sold to students. Endless records are kept covering every detail of production. Next, the ad copy staff is faced with arranging the ads, typing, checking, re-tvping, rechecking, and, finally, typing the final draft. The last problems are collection of advertising payments and distribution of the annuals. But the time and effort are indeed well spent when the Tomahawk emerges complete with all bills paid. Staff members are: Ads, Mari Humphries, Manager, Nancy Lowman, Delton Oliver, Jimmy Graham, Phil Propst; Circulation, Margie Carlson, Manager, George Sledge, Grady Love, Margaret Hamilton; Ad Copy, Sallye BIBLE CLUB The Bible Club ever seeks to guide the students of West Mecklenburg in their spiritual lives. The officers are: Frances McCall, President, Johnny Wood, Vice-President, Vera Thompson, Secretary, Sammy Choate, Treasurer, and Mrs. Jo Foster, Sponsor. The members include Nancy Abernathy, Gayle Alexander, Marv Ann Auslev, Larry Baker, Delores Ballard, Linda Barnes, Randv Barnes, Melvin Barnes, Judy Beaty, Lawrence Bennet, Martha Bentley, Evelyn Berrvhill, Carolyn Biggers, Wesley Black, Patty Bolick, Sylvia Bolick, Elizabeth Boyd, John Boyd, Ronnie Bozardt, Mack Bradley, Micky Briner, Darrell Brotherton, Catherine Brown, Clarence Brown, Evelyn Brown, Martha Brown, Phyllis Brown, Walter Brown, Carolyn Burgin, Diane Caldwell, Linda Campbell, Doris Capps, Frances Carothers, Toncie Cauble, John Choate, Fran ces Christenbury, Betty Church, Kitty Clanton, Barbara Clavvson, Dee Collier, Sara Costner, Bennie Jo Dean, Sonny Deese, Charles Derrick, Peggy Dickens, Vicki Dickerson, David Dilling, Becky Dill ing, Elizabeth Dodgens, Linda Drake, Loyd Eaton, Brenda Elkins, Ann Elliott, Marie Elliott, Brenda Estes, Gerald Farmer, Dean Flow- ers, Brenda Freeman, Frances Caddy, Earl Gibbs, Bob Gladden, Howard Gladden, Bobby Gowder, Anne Graham, Ann Griffith, Jimmy Griffith, George Guy, Neal Hager, Sandra Hailey, Mar- garet Hamilton, Billy Hammer, David Harlee, Reggie Hartley, Shirley Hatfiel d, itfaxine Hel ms, Annie Mae Helton, Jack Hen- clerson, Dora Sue Hendrick, Hilda Hovis, Rena Huggins, Donald Hullender, Kave ilpnhour, Pat Johnston, Fred Jones, Judy Jones, Margaret Jones, ReWnald Keistler, Shirrea Keistler, Linda Kelly, Robert Kelly, Ronnie Kendrick, Joan Keplinger, Laura Larson, Emogene Ledford, Jimmy Ledford, Myra Lee, Vivian Lindsay, Diane Long, Jimmy Long, Nancy Lowman, Roy Lynn, Corky McClurc, Gene McGec, Jimmy McGee, Dennis McGinn, Phyllis McKee, Allan McLean, Elaine McNealy, Hazel McSwain, Frank Medlock, William Mikeal, Harriet Moore, Keith Moore, Alma Mundy, Joyce Mundy, Boyd Navey, Nancy Nesbitt, Jerry Nichol- son, Warren Norket, Jean Oates, Delton Oliver, Rose Oliver, David Pangle, Bill Parker, Vivian Page, Everett Pearson, Libby Phillips, Evelyn Plummer, Bobby Poston, Charlie Preslar, Coritha Ann Primm, Susan Puckett, Vivian Randall, Tracy Ray, Barbara Rav- burn, Wayne Raybum, Freeman Ritch, Billv Roberts, Jackie Rob- erts, Reggie Rollins, Dorothy Rorie, Barbara Ross, Jimmy Rushing, Alice Sanders, Sandra Self, Douglas Shaw, Sylvia Shelnut, Lynn Sherrill, Kenneth Shrum, Sue Simpson, Ruby Skipper, Mary Anne Sledge, Mike Small, Gayle Smith, Jerry Smith, Phyllis Smith, Carl Snipes, Patsy Snipes, Charles Sparrow, Gerald Stafford, Fred Stewart, Virginia Stikeleather, Carleen Stockton, Vernelj Swing, Marv Ann Swink, David Tench, Shirlev Thomas, Eddie Thompson, Johnny Thompson, Sandra Thomson, Brenda Thorn- burg, Sylvia Thornburg, Bonnie Todd, Nancy Todd, Wilma Toole, Joel Trull, Judie Veneman, Donna Watkins, Loyd Watkins, Janet Watts, Patsy Wentz, Bovd White, Jerry Whitson, David Wilcox, Jean Wilson, Joyce Wingate, Barbara Womack, Jayrte Womack, Richard Woods, and Claude York. BETA CLUB The Beta Club is composed of those students at West Who have gained a 92 average and thereafter maintained at least an average of 88 in their scholastic work. The members of this club strive to do their best in leading all of the school to a higher level of scholarship and leadership. During a chapel program held in the fall of the year, old Beta Club members tap new members, the juniors and sen- iors who have met the requirements. This is an exciting event for all, for one never knows who will receive this honor. Another activity of this very important club is the annual convention held each spring, at which delegates from West as well as other high schools in the state represent their school. Janet Kelly President David Dilling Vice-President Janet Preslar Secretary Robert Miller Treasurer Mrs. Rachel Shannon Sponsor The members of the Beta Club are: Walter Brown, Pat y Bryant, Dotty Caldwell, Wilma Canaday, Kay Combs, David Dilling, Tony Drum, David Garrison, Dorothy Gilliam, Becky Gordon, Linda Gragg, Connie Grubb, Lu Ann Guignard, Wayne Hatley, Roberta Hargrove, Suzanne Helms, Henry Jamieson, Janet Kelly, Tommy Long, Vivian Looper, Jane Lowe, Frances McCall, Robert Miller, Lofton Moore, Roger Palmer, Barbara Pangle, Richard Parker, Carrol Pate, Ann Pratt, Janet Preslar, Jane Price, Jimmy Robinson, Sandra Self, Robby Simmons, Mary Anne Sledge, Charles Sparrow, Edith Thornburg, and Don Wright. Page Seventy-nine BOW AND ARROW Jimmy Graham Editor Jim Smith Business Manager The Bow and Arrow, our school paper, is presented to the student body six times each year. Filled with news, jokes, sports highlights, and gossip, it causes a Hurry of excitement when each issue ap- pears. The staff is composed of those students who are versatile with paper, pen, and paints. The spon- sors and the editor of the paper choose the members for the various positions on the staff at the beginning of each school year. Our paper differs from those of most other schools in that the students do not have to pay for it. Because of this, everyone may enjoy it. All costs of production are paid for by the ads in the paper, which are bought bv various Charlotte business organizations. The members of the Bow and Arrow editorial staff are: Jimmy Graham, Wilma Canady, Jim Smith, Tommy Dickerson, Janet Kelly, Phyllis Smith, Harriett Johnston, Ann Edwards, Vera Thompson, Joe Graham, Sylvia Rivenbark, Marie Elliott, Lynda Kennedy, Charlie Peele, Laura Larson, Jane Melton, Nancy Abernethy, Ann Pratt. Editorial Advisors: Mr. Charles Pearson, Mrs. Lorene Hawkins, and Miss Naomi Cox. On the production staff are: Johnny Wood, Gene Nance, Christie Fergueson, Sandra Thompson, Gene Wilkinson, Sammy Choate, Fowler Bush, Lamar Thomas, Becky Gordon, Lynda Ellington, Barbara Pangle, Carmen Tadlock, Kenneth Can- ady, Phyllis Sigmon, Glenda Loftis, Janet Preslar, Deloris Crump, Patricia Johnston, Shir- ley Thomas. Production Advis- ors: Mrs. Frances Gregory, Miss Libby Brawley, and Mrs. Elb Price. Serving others is the main purpose of the Junior Red Cross Council at West. This council, like others through- out the state, has several main projects. These include packing and sending boxes to children in foreign countries and strapping bottles for the Blood Center. One representative from each homeroom is elected to serve on the council. The whole student body backs the projects through these representatives: Rosalind Grier, Mary Hynes, Janet Gregory, Shelly Slagle, Jewel Stikeleather, Dotty Caldwell, Joel Trull, Sandra Middleton, Ann Edwards, Sylvia Canipe, Jane Lowe, Connie Grubb, Marvin Hicks, Dan Johnson, Jimmie Lee Whitley, Jane McCracken, Ronnie Bozardt, Jimmy Hynes, Christy Ferguson, Vir- ginia Stikeleather, Jimmy Griffith, Roily Blythe, Tracy Hopper, and Glenda Loftis. RED CROSS Connie Grubb President Shelly Slagle Vice-President Jimmie Lee Whitley Secretary-Treasurer Sylvia Canipe Reporter Mrs. Frances Martin Sponsor LIBRARY CLUB OFFICERS Henry Jamieson President Richard Thompson Vice-President Nancy Abernathy Secretary Jo .ce Wingaie Reporter Mrs. Helen Barr Sponsor Do vou appreciate the working efficiency of the library, the interesting bulletin boards, and the films shown to you in the projection room? If so, you are indebted to the members of the Library Club who contribute to these var- ious activities. These students will always cheerfully help you in your use of the library. The members of the club are: Nancy Abernathy, Joyce Wingate, Rena Huggins, Ann Elliott, Dotty Caldwell, Suzanne Helms, Glenda Aultman, Sara Costner, Jewell Stikeleather, Bob Gladden, Linda Stewart, Jo m Yarbrough, Frances Carothers, Barbara Parks, Sara Sim- mons, Annie Mae Helton, Billy Jones, Don Wright, Eddie Ivev, George Bruton, Reggie Hartley, George Graham, Brenda Thornburg, Henry Jamieson, Marie Elliott, Carmen Tadlock, PfllUI ' ' Tips Pat Sanders, Linda Drake, Ruby Skipper, obert Kellv3 Richard Parker, Rodney Sigmon, Sylvia Riven- oarK, Jimmv Walker, Bovd White, Joe Harmon, Richard Thompson, Laura Larson, Roger Walker, Mari Humphries, Ann Pratt, Sandra Thomson, Nancv Lowman, Melvin Howell, Ned Lverlv, Gayle Cochrane, Lynda Ellington, Javne Womack, Phyllis Smith, Wilma Canaday, Charles Sparrow, Tommy Long, William Mikeal, Jimmy McGee, Corky McClure, Nancv Vinesett, Bobbv Ellis, Jerry Hipp, Dennis McGinn, Dewey Saunders, Jerry Whitson, Roger Palmer, Bobby Poston, Eric Machin. CAMERA CLUB OFFICERS Richard Thompson President Delton Oliver Vice-President Richard Carson Secretary-Treasurer Charles LeNeave Reporter Mr. Robert Ormand Sponsor The newly formed Camera Club of West Mecklenburg was established to aid those interested in photography and the art of picture-taking. The new club has done well in its first year of shuttersnapping and picture know-how. The mem bers of the club are: Nancy Abernathy, Steele Blankenship, Walter Brown, George Bruton, Sylvia Canipe, Margie Carlson, Gavle Cochrane, Tommy Dickerson, Ann Edwards, Bobby Ellis, Ralph Ellis, Jimmy Graham, Linda Gragg, Connie Grubb, Lu Ann Guignard, Margaret Hamilton, Roberta Hargrove, June Haynes, Maxine Helms, Henry Jamieson, John Johns, Dan Johnson, Janet Kelly, Viva Lane, Laura Larson, Beverly Ledford, Glenda Loftis, Nancy Lowman, Grady Love, Sallye Mauldwin, Gene Nance, Janet Preslar, Phyllis Price, Bobby Poston, Sylvia Rivenbark, Dan Seeker, Ken Shrum, Vera Thompson, Sylvia Thornburg, Judy Veneman, Nancy Vinesett, Hilda Walker, Mary Walters, and Sonny Watkins. F. H. A. Dee Collier President Suzanne Helms Vice-President Ann Edwards Secretary Vivian Looper Treasurer Mrs. Frances Martin Sponsor The girls at West Mecklenburg who are interested in becoming homemakers form the Future Homemakers of America Club. Through its many programs and activities these girls, who have taken one year of Home Economics, increase their knowledge of the ideas and techniques involved in homemakino. o The members of the West Mecklenburg chapter of the F.H.A. are: Betty Alexander, Gavle Alexander, Gingei Black, Judy Blythe, Elizabeth Boyd, Brenda Brown, Dottie Caldwell, Carrol] Carpenter, Ruth Canup, Brenda Cashion, Linda Cobb, Gayle Cochrane, Dee Collier, Ramona Conder, Sarah Costner, Becky Cox, Betty Danner, Mary Ann Vickers, Glenda Sue Davis, Ann Edwards, Christy Ferguson, Brenda Freeman, Lucy Gadd, Becky Gordon, Linda Gragg, Sue Hager, Betty Hamilton, Roberta Hargrove, Elsie Harrison, Ann Hatfield, Shirley Hat ie]d Suzanne Helms, Dora Sue Hendricks, Rena Huggins, Mary Hynes, Carolyn Ingram, Harriet Johnston jan ' et Kelly, Janet King, Kitty Lacy, Beverly Ledford, Vivian Looper, Frances McCall, Jane McCracken, Phyllis McKee, Sandra Middleton, Rose Oliver, Vivian Pate, Jane Price, Sylvia Rivenbark, Glenda Rosser, Phyllis Sigmon, Patsy Snipes, Carleen Stockton, Becky Strawn, Gloria Teague, Sandra Thompson, Vera Thompson, Ramona Tolson, Judy Veneman, Hilda Walker, Mary Walters, Jimmie Lee Whitley, Beverly Withrow, Judy Withrow, and Ann Wright. Page Eighty-four F. F. A Taylor Byrum President Eddie Thompson Vice-President Rodney Sigmon Secretary Ronnie Bozardt Treasurer Mr. R. J. Drye Sponsor The West Mecklenburg Future Farmers Club is for boys interested in a future in agriculture. It provides its members with an opportunity to apply knowledge gained through the organization. They exhibit their various projects at fairs and similar competitions. For the boys of West, this club is a challenge to increase and improve their skills. The members of the club are: Loren Thomas, Jimmy Paxton, Paul Summerour, Colen Kirby, Eric Machin, Rodney Sigmon, Dennis McGinn, F. D. Hager, Ronald Kenlev, Jerry Pinion, Tony Sigmon, Kirk Neelv, John Choate, Wes- ley Black, Mason Watkins, David Derrick, Wade Moore, Glen Odom, J. D. Brotherton, Craig Freeman, Jerry Goley, Don Hunt, Keith Moore, Tommy Wilson, Jimmy Bigger, Dewey Sanders, Knoxie Hoover, David Wilcox, Sonny Deese, Frank Medlock, Gene Rushing, James McFadden, Richard Smith, Odie Heath, John Guyton, Lawrence Bennett, Garl Helms, Andrew Helton, Bobby Thrower, J. B. Dubase, Stuart Berryhill, Arlen Belk, Andy Thompson, Mickey Gardner, Charles Derrick, Ronnie Bozardt, Bob Gladden, Johnnv Boyd, Taylor Byrum, Kenny Larson, Melvin Mot- singer, Bill Parker, Eddie Thompson, Larry Plummer, Tei Mitchell, James Belk, John Lacy, John Hathcock. Page Eighty- five F. T. A. Becky Gordon President Marianne Swink Vice-President Margaret Hamilton Secretary-Treasurer Keitha Watson Reporter Mrs. Jo Foster Sponsor Growing in number and interest, the Future Teachers of America Club at West is helping to prepare its members for a most important job. Through well-planned programs and outside activities, these future educators are gaining valuable information concerning what is required of a good teacher and how to make a success of their chosen profession. The members of this club are: Evelyn Berryhill, Toncie Cauble, Becky Cox, Christy Ferguson, Dorothy Gil- liam, Becky Gordon, Lu Ann Guignard, Margaret Hamilton, Judy Jones, Janet Kelly, Laura Larson, Nancy Lowman, Sallye Mauldwin, Barbara Pangle, Jane Price, Doug Shaw, Ruby Skipper, Marianne Swink, Sylvia Thornburg, Vera Thompson, Wilma Toole, Keitha Watson, Doris Williams, and Johnny Wood. Page Eighty-six FRENCH CLUB George Bruton Sammy Choate Woody Knight Mari Humphries . . . Miss Lillian Rogers President Vice-President . . Secretary-Treasurer Reporter Librarian Sponsor To those students struggling with French I. the members of the French Club are envied beings. Second year French students find it fun and quite interesting to learn more about the language and customs of the French people. They speak French during the club meetings and help to encourage more people to take this course. The members of this club are: Mildred Alexander, Evelyn Berryhill, Migene Blythe, Walter Brown, George Bruton, Sylvia Canipe, Margie Carlson, Sammy Choate, Linda Ellington, Bobby Ellis, Ralph Ellis, David Garrison, Jimmy Graham, Connie Grubb, Jack Henderson, Jerry Hipp, Mari Humphries, John Johns, Janet Kelly, Woody Knight, Viva Lane, Jimmy Long, Jane Lowe, Nancy Lowman, Ned Lyerly, Jane Melton, Lofton Moore, Roger Palmer, Sandra Thompson, Wilma Toole, Joyce Wingate. Page Eighty-seven 4-H CLUB Mari Humphries President Emmett Thompson Vice-President Connie Grubb Secretary Rodney Sigmon Treasurer Miss Ruth Saunders Sponsor The 4-H members pledge their heads to clearer thinking, their hearts to greater loyalty, their hands to larger service, and their health to better living for their club, their community, and their country. Each member has a project for the year. These projects are entered in county, state, and national competition against those of students from other 4-H groups. The members are: Betty Alexander, Mildred Alexander, Evelyn Berryhill, Ginger Black, Judy Blythe, Sylvia Bolick, Brenda Brown, Phyllis Brown, Sylvia Canipe, Margie Carlson, Toncie Cauble, Gavle Cochrane, Jane Corbett, Sara Costner, Becky Cox, Sonny Deese, Charles Derrick, Lynda Ellington, Frances Farmer, Bob Gladden, Joe Graham, Connie Grubb, June Haynes Maxine Helms, Knoxie Hoover, Mari Humphries, Jimmy Hynes, Mary Hynes, Shirrea Keistler, Kittv Lacy, Laura Larson, Jane Lowe, Nancy Lowman, Sallye Mauldwin, Jane Melton, Sandra Middleton, Melvin Motsinger, Gene Nance, Vivian Pate, Jimmy Paxton, Sylvia Rivenbaik, Dewey Sanders, Rodney Sigmon, Shelly Slagle, Phyllis Smith, Patsy Snipes, Jewell Stikeleather, Virginia Stikeleather, Carleen Stockton, Becky Strawn, Ramona Tolson, Eddie Thomnson, Emmeit Thompson, Johnny Thompson, Vera Thompson, Sandra Thomson, Sylvia Thornburg, Judie Veneman, Mary Ann Vickers, Roger Walker, Mary Walters, Gene Wilkinson, Doris Williams, Judy W ithrow. Page Eighty-eight Y TEENS Sallye Mauldwin President Ann Edwards Vice-President Becky Gordon Secretary Ann Graham Treasurer Miss Libby Brawley Sponsor The Y-Teens Club, sponsored by the Y. W. C. A. helps to make better citizens of its members, teaching them Christian principles and providing them fellowship with one another. The members of this club are: Barbara Adams, Bettv Alexander, Mildred Alexander, Mary Ann Ausley, Doris Ballance, Kappy Barnett, Evelyn Berryhill, Carolyn Biggers, Ginger Black, Brenda Blackwelder, Ouida Blackwelder, Judy Blythe, Migene Blythe, Pattv Bolick, Sylvia Bolick, Pat Borden, Virginia Broome, Brenda Brown, Carolyn Burgin, Dotty Caldwell, Svlvia Canipe, Buth Canup, Margie Carlson, Car- roll Carpenter, Brenda Cashion, Bettv Jean Church, Carolyn Clark, Barbara Clawson, Gayle Cochrane, Dee Collier, Kay Combs, Janet Cooper, Jane Corbett, Sara Costner, Patricia Cottingham, Becky Cox, Delores Crump, Beverly Curtis, Bettv Danner, Peggie Dickens, Linda Drake, Ann Edwards, Lvnda Ellington, Brenda Estes, Linda Eurv, Christy Ferguson, Brenda Freeman, Gwen Gibson, Beckv Gordon, Linda Gragg, Ann Graham, Judy Greene, Lu Ann Guignard, Sandra Hailey, Betty Hamilton, Margaret Hamilton, Ro berta Hargrove, Elsie Harrison, Ann Hatfield, Sfaalgj Hatfield, June Havnes, Maxine Helms, Suzanne Helms, Dora Sue Hendrick, Judy Hill, Cecilia Horton, Rena Huggins, Mari Humphries, Mary Hynes, Frances Ingle, Caro- lyn Ingram, Gerry James, Harriet Johnston, Jane Johnston, Patricia Johnston, Judy Jones, Janet Kelly, Linda Kelly, Carolyn Kennedy, Lynda Kennedy, Joan Keplinger, Shirrea Keistler, Linda Kissiah, Kitty Lacy, Viv a Lane, Laura Larson, Beverly Ledford, Vivian Looper, Shirley Lowe, Nancy Low- man, Frances McCall, Phyllis McKee, Hazel McSwain, Sallve Mauldwin, Jane Michael, Sandra Middleton, Sylvia Mingus, Dot Moss, Judv Nicholson, Jean Oates, Barbara Pangle, Vivian Pate, Martha Pearson, Libbv Phillips, Ann Pratt, Jane Price, Phyllis Price, Coritha Ann Primm, Kitty Pruitt, Sylvia Riven- bark, Glenda Rosser, Elizabeth Sigmon, Phyllis Sigmon, Joanne Snead, Sammie Southerland, Becky Strawn, Carleen Stockton, Vernel] Swing, Marianne Swink, Annette Taylor, Gloria Teague, Vera Thompson, Brenda Thornburg, Svlvia Thomburg, Barbara Sue Todd, Bonnie Todd, Susan Todd, Ramona Tolson, Judie Veneman, Nancy Vinesett, Mary Walters, Judy Ward, Keitha Watson, Jimmie Lee Whitley, Kathryn Wike, Sylvia Wilkinson, Doris Jean Williams, Marie Wilson, Joyce Wingate, Beverly Withrow, Judy Withrow, and Ann Wright. Page Eighty-nine Interested in acting, costuming, directing? Then the Dramatics Club is the club for you. Although the mem- bership is limited to those enrolled in the dramatics class, this is a large and active group. Much knowledge of the drama is obtained in the class, but even more is gained through experience in presenting their annual three-act play and other productions. Not every student has a speaking part in the plays; some act as the men behind the scenes, very important parts. The mem- bers are: Sylvia Bolick, Darrell Brotherton, Toncit Cauble, Gayle Cochrane, Carol Gulp, Lynda Ellington, Ralph Ellis, Jimmy Hamilton, Margaret Hamilton, Ned Hinson, Eddie Ingram, Fred Jones, Ronnie Kendrick, Laura Larson, Nancy Lowman, Sallye Mauldwin, Jim Nesbit, Mary Newell, Jo Ann Newton, Delton Oliver, Phyllis Price, Freeman Ritch, Sylvia Rivenbark, Sam- mie Southerland. Glenda Tate, Judie Veneman, Jerry Wallace, Harold Winters, Johnny Wood, Claude York, Bob Champion, Susan Puckett, Janet Cooper, and Barbara Adams. Page Ninety D. E. CLUB Robe rt Kelly . . . . , Pr rsident_ __ Jacky Roberts Vice-President Reggie Hartley Secretary Judy Jones Treasurer V Mrs. Brabston Harper Sponsor r The Juniors and Seniors or the D. E. Club are chosen by Mrs. Harper, their teacher and sponsor, for genuine interest in people and in all points of business. Most important, of course, is the fact that they must sincerely want to work; also, they must be at least sixteen years of age. Distributive Education classes are held each morning; after attending them, D.E. students leave school early to report to their respective jobs, positions in such places as offices, department stores, supermarkets, etc. All members willingly put forth much hard work to make the organization successful. The members of the D. E. Club are: Wayne Brock, Ruth Canup, Frances Carothers, Mary Ann Vickers, Ronald Ewing, Marion Foard, Mike Frasheur, Bobby Freeman, David Harlee, Judy Jones, Robert Kelly, Sarah Simmons, Jerry Nichol- son, Rose Oliver, Barbara Parks, John Price, Johnny Price, Jackie Roberts, David Smith, Marianne Swink, Edith Thornburg, Winford Tucker, Roy Watkins, Larry Baker, Reggie Hartley, George Hattrick, and Mrs. Brabston Harper, Sponsor. •t Page Ninely-one BUS DRIVERS A group of students who play a very important part in our school life are our bus drivers. Through theii o concentration and alertness, we arrive safelv at school every day. The drivers to Steele Creek and Paw Creek are: Ronnie Bozardt, Darvl Brotherton, Sammv Choate, Mickey Gardner, Frank Medlock and Eddie Thompson. The drivers to Berryhill are: Migene Blythe, Walter Brown, Toncie Cauble, Sonny Deese, Marvin Hicks, Walter Hicks, Nancy Lowman, Jimmy McGee, Billy Mikeal, Bobby Moffit. Dot Monteith, Melvin Mot- singer, Warren Norket, Bobby Poston, Dorothy Roric. Driving to Wilson are Jimmy Bigger, Jim Burke, George Graham, Timmv Graham, Billv Hammer, James Long, Tommy Long, Bob Miller, Dewev Sanders, Doug Shaw, Don Wright. The drivers to West are: George Bruton, Loyd Eaton, Marie Elliott, David Garrison, Wayne Hatley, Melvin Howell, Dan Johnson, Fred Jones, Rav Kestler, Jimmie Rushing, Rodney Sigmon, Emmett Thompson, Keitha Watson, and Claude York. JZancC 7_ Doug Shaw President Buddy Beatty Vice-President Jimmy Burke Secretary-Treasurer Curtis Sellers Reporter Miss Nancy Duncan Sponsor What ' s the noise you hear when you walk down the hall at West Mecklenburg during first period? Just follow your ears, and you will find a group of ten boys, making sweet (?) music. This is the West Mecklenburg band. If you think such a small group is unable to produce delightful music, just make sure you are present for their chapel program. The whole student body enjoys their presentations and is very proud of its band. The members are: Marvin Beatty, Jimmy Burke, Loyd Eaton, Jimmy Kelly, Charles Mcintosh, Bichard Beed, Curtis Sellers, Doug Shaw, Marvin Sutton, and Bill Wilkes. West Mecklenburg is especially proud of its Glee Club, whose members are those students who have an avid interest in music. With Mr. Charles Pearson directing them, they sing for school events as well as for meetings of outside organizations. They have also formed sextets, quartets, end other groups to make more enjoyable the various programs they present. The members of the Glee Club are: Glenda Faye Aultman, Doris Ballance, David Bethune, Dotty Caldwell, Wilma Canady, Kenneth Canady, Sylvia Canipe, Margie Carlson, Sammy Choate, Betty Danner, Joe Davenport, Tommy Dickerson, Dennis Duncan, Loyd Eaton, Ann Edwards, Lynda Ellington, Christy Ferguson, Sarah Freeman, Brenda Freeman, Richard Frye, Gwen Gibson, Becky Gordon, Connie Grubb, Lu Ann Guignard, June Haynes, Suzanne Helms, Martha Jean Helms, Rena Huggins, Mari Humphries, Loyd In- finger, Kaye Isenhour, Janet Kelly, Samuel King, Richard Kirk- patrick, Laura Larson, Beverly Ledford, Vivian Looper, Grady Love, Leroy Ludwick, Delores Martin, Phyllis McKee, Barbara Mann, Jane Melton, Joyce Mundy, Becky Nantz, Judy Nicholson, Brenda Estes, Barbara Pangle, David Pangle, Everette Pearson, Jerry Plyler, Ann Pratt, Phillip Propst, Kitty Pruitt, Susan Puckett, Bill Quinn, Vivian Randall, Tracy Ray, Glenda Rosser, Kenneth Shrum, Edward Smith, Patsy Snipes, Tommy Steele, Becky Strawn, Carmen Tadlock, Linda Tench, Emmett Thompson, Vera Thompson, Sandra Thomson, Clayton Todd, Nancy Todd, Wilma Toole, Brenda Thornburg, Sylvia Thornburg, Joel Trull, Judv Veneman, Loyd Watkins, Keitha Watson, Sylvia Wilkinson, Doris Jean Williams, Patsy Wilson, Joyce Wingate, Harold Winters, John Wood, John Yandle, and Joan Yarborough. Sammy Choate President Grady Love Vice-President Sylvia Thornburg Secretary-Treasurer Janet Kelly Librarian Mr. Charles Pearson Sponsor Each fall a girl is chosen bv the student body to represent West Mecklenburg in the local Carrousel Parade. We feel that this year ' s princess, Miss Sandra Thomson, represented our school magnificently. Junior Sylvia Wilkinson Maxine Helms Sophomore Norma Austeri Hazel McSwain ATHLETICS £JJ-J EE R L EjPLDE RS Who is responsible for school spirit at the ball games? Our cheerleaders, . course! If you come to the gymnasium around 10 o ' clock on the morning before a game, you will find these eight energetic people working hard to arouse enthusiasm among the students. Our faithful cheer- leaders are: Margie Carlson, Head, Sylvia Thornburg, Sylvia Canipe, Jane Lowe, Connie Grubb, Maxine Helms, Ned Lyerly, Johnny Yandle, and Betty Jo Brown, Mascot. Who are the people behind our teams ? Our very cap- able coaches, Smilin ' Jim Barnwell, Cotton Bolick, Pat Patterson, and Ace Caldwell. Without their efficient and stern handling, our athletic teams would not be as successful as they are. COACHES B SCHEDULE 1956 September 6 East Mecklenburg September 14 Kings Mountain September 21 Gastonia (Ashley) September 27 North Mecklenburg October 4 Davie County October 12 Myers Park October 19 Harding October 29 Forest City November 8 Rock Hill VARSITY The 1956 football team was the first to win its homecoming game. A credit to our school because of its good sportsmanship, this team will long be remembered by everyone. The varsity players are: Gary Hamrick, Joe Graham, Grady Long, Richard Carson, Walter Hicks, Glenn Odom, Allen Justice, Ronnie McDearmid, Jack Henderson, Gene Elliott, Tracy Hopper, Fred Stewart, Banks Choate, Harold Winters, Joe McCullough, Richard Blankenship, Delton Oliver, Don Wright, Charles LeNeave, Billy Hammer, Ralph Ellis, Taylor Byrum, Bobby Ellis, George Bruton, Joe Davenport, and Steele Blankenship. Down you gol That ' s far enough there, Buddy JUNIOR VARSITY West Mecklenburg ' s junior varsity football team plays several games each fall. By participating in them, the boys gain experience for the games they will play in following years on the varsity team. The junior varsity players are: Jimmy Austin, Paul Summerour, Richard Kirk- patrick, Ronnie Bales, William Eason, Larry Harlee, Ronald Kenley, Jerry Smith, Jimmy Kelly, Richard Woods, Charles Beaty, Jack Guy, Jerry Wingate, Carrol Pate, Dennis Duncan, Tony Drum, Mike Small, Ronnie Joy, Jimmy Lewis, Jack Drye, and Roily Blythe. 1 9 5 6 SPONSORS AND PLAYERS Delle Darby for Charles LeNeave Connie Grubb for Ralph Ellis Margaret Hamilton for Delton Oliver Roberta Hargrove for George Bruton Vivian Looper for Gene Elliott Jane Lowe for Billy Hammer Phyllis Price for Harold Winters Vera Thompson for Jack Henderson Sylvia Thornburg for Richard Carson Nancy Vinesett for Bobbv Ellis Mary Walters for Carrol Pate Jean Wilson for Allan Justice Judy Withrow for Steele Blankenship Escorts in the Homecoming Cere- monies included: Sammy Choate, Wayne Hatlev, Melvin Howell, Dan Johnson, Grady Love, Ned Lyerlv, Phil Propst, Doug Shaw, Jim Smith, Emmett Thompson, Richard Thomp- son, Robert Walker, Sonny Watkins, and Claude York. _ ft o r i Hi raa BBxi mm WMmMmMm Wi mm mmm m ' f Bsfl BOYS ' BASKETBALL VARSITY The 1956-57 team, composed chiefly of veterans who had previously played Junior Varsity and Junior High ball, should be commended for their success. Since more Double-A and Triple-A schools are added to the schedule each year, the teams must increase in skill in order to plav these larger and more experienced schools. Our team was blessed with height and agility, although when compared to other schools this might not hold true. The basketball season ended with the Greater Charlotte AA tournament, held this year at the Park Center. The members of the team are: Joe Davenport, Gene Elliot, Bobbv Ellis, Jimmy Graham, George Guv, Grady Love, Delton Oliver, Phil Propst, Jim Smith, James Whitehead. SCHEDULE December 4 Forest City December 7 Gastonia (Ashley) December 11 Shelby December 14 Gastonia (Ashley) December 18 Mt. Holly January 3 Stanley January 4 Lincolnton January 8 North Mecklenburg January 11 Myers Park January 15 Harding January 18 Mt. Holly January 25 East Mecklenburg January 29 Shelby February 1 Stanley February 5 North Mecklenburg February 6 Lincolnton February 12 East Mecklenburg February 15 Myers Park February 22 Hardin o JUNIOR VARSITY The Junior Varsity includes: Banks Choate, Jack Drye, Jimmy Griffith, Jack Guy, David Harlee, Tommy Helms, Kenny Larson, George Sledge, Carl Snipes, Fred Stewart, Johnny Thompson, Richard Woods. GIRLS ' BASKETBALL VARSITY As the basketball season approaches, vou will notice a group of girls walking around complaining about sore backs, arms, and legs. These are the girls who play basketball. Although this is one result of hard practice, another is the success of our hard fighting team. The players are: Mildred Alexander, Judy Blythe, Brenda Cash- ion, Becky Cox, Ann Elliot, Margaret Hamilton, June Haynes, Mari Humphries, Harriet Johnston, Sallye Mauldwin, Judy Nicholson, Vera Thompson, Nancy Vinesett. SCHEDULE December 4 Forest City December 11 Shelby December 18 Mt. Holly anuary 3 Stanley anuarv 4 Lincolnton anuary 8 North Mecklenburg anuary 18 Mt. Holly anuary 25 East Mecklenburg anuary 29 Shelby February 1 Stanley February 5 North Mecklenburg February 6 Lincolnton February 12 East Mecklenburg JUNIOR VARSITY The girls ' Junior Varsity squad is composed entirely of sophomores. These girls played eight games, including both Varsity and Junior Varsity teams of various schools. This team includes: Ginger Black, Carroll Carpenter, Rosalind Grier, Betty Hamilton, Carolyn Ingram, Lynda Kennedy, Rosanne Little, Sylvia Mingus, Gloria Teague, Managers: Becky Strawn and Rena Huggins. BASEBALL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE April 9 Myers Park April 16 North Mecklenburg April 23 Myers Park April 26 Harding April 30 East Mecklenburg May 3 North Mecklenburg May 7 East Mecklenburg May 17 Harding This spring West Mecklenburg ' s baseball team returns to practice with a feeling of sureness in their ability to win, for our team this season is composed of veterans of the year before, filled with a fighting spirit which is carrying them on to victory. The prospective members of the team are: Ralph Ellis, Joe Graham, Warren Norket, Richard Blankenship, Eddie Lamb, Gene Elliott, Bill Parker, Grady Love, Bobby Ellis, Jim Smith, Jerry Smith, Joe Davenport, Tommy Helms, Wayne Cline, and Fred Stewart. GIRLS ' SOFTBALL Girls at West Mecklenburg who are interested in soft- ball turn out early every spring afternoon to begin practice. Games are scheduled, and soon they are battling it out on the diamond. The girls are fighting toward a winning season in hopes of improving on their fine record of last year. if - Veterans on the 1957 squad include: Shirley Thomas, Judy Nicholson, Betty Alex- ander, Mildred Alexander, Nancy Teague, Gayle Dixon, Patsy Wilson, Phyllis Sigmon, and Evelyn Berryhill. M O N O G R AM CLUB The West Mecklenburg Monogram Club consists of participants in athletics and related activities. As their goal the members of this club strive to promote good sportsmanship and fair play. The members are: Mil- dred Alexander, Richard Blankenship, Steele Blanken- ship, George Bruton, Judy Burgin, Sylvia Canipe, Margie Carlson, Richard Carson, Banks Choate, Becky Cox, Joe Davenport, Tony Drum, Jack Drye, Dennis Duncan, Gene Elliott, Bobby Ellis, Ralph Ellis, Joe Graham, Connie Grubb, George Guy, Jack Guy, Mar- garet Hamilton, Billy Hammer, Gary Hamrick, Larry Harlee, June Haynes, Maxine Helms, Jack Henderson, OFFICERS Bobby Ellis President Jim Smith Vice-President Gene Elliott Secretary-Treasurer Margie Carlson Reporter Mr. James Barnwell Sponsor TAT iy Walter Hicks, Knoxie Hoover, Tracy Hopper, Mari Humphries, Ronnie Jay, Fred Jones, Allen Justice, Richard Kirkpatrick, Eddie Lamb, Charles LeNeave, Grady Long, Grady Love, Jane Lowe, Ned Lyerly, Sallye Mauldwin, Joe McCullough, Judy Nicholson, Warren Norkett, Glenn Odom, Delton Oliver, Carrol Pate, Charles Peele, Phil Propst, Mary Anne Sledge, Jerry Smith, Jim Smith, Carl Snipes, Fred Stewart, Vera Thompson, Sylvia Thornburg, James Whitehead, Jerry Wingate, Harold Winters, Richard Woods, Don Wright, and John Yandle. suttle sujimminG pool rod onnnT phrk Located eight miles west of Charlotte on Wilkinson Blvd., Highway No. 29, one of the most modern and beautiful pools in the United States. Water filtered and purified, changing continually, approximately six times every 24 hours. A popular playground for swimmers and picnickers. Amusements include merry-go-round, swinging chairs, ferris wheel and kiddy auto ride. Free swimming and life saving classes, and our swimming team is one of the best. Page One Hundred Fourteen for over 62 years it has been Phone EX 9-0731 for better values FRANK GRUBB JUST GOOD AUTOMOBILES 2700 Wilkinson Boulevard CHARLOTTE, N. C. With Compliments of PLANTATION GRILL 2426 W. Morehead CHARLOTTE, N. C. Phone EX 9-0621 Howell ' s Esso Service Station You will be pleased with our service 427 N. Graham St. Phone ED 2-9558 Page One Hundred Fifteen DOGGETT LUMBER COMPANY Lumber and Building Materials Phone FR 6-7461 CHARLOTTE, N. C. BEST WISHES FROM N E B E L Knitting Company CHARLOTTE, N. C. Manufacturers of 1957 TOMAHAWK Photography by U Mi IF II IE IL ID STU 325 East Boulevard Portraits with personality Phone ED 4-7415 Charlotte, N. C. Page One Hundred Sixteen Compliments of | WILSON LEWITH MACHINERY CORPORATION Wilkinson Boulevard Charlotte, N. C. Compliments of VESCO, INC. 5023 Wilkinson Boulevard MATERIALS HANDLING SEYMORE ' S TEXACO SERVICE 5400 Wilkinson Boulevard BEST WISHES FROM S. H. KIRKPATRICK Erection Cr Service MONORAIL CONVEYOR SYSTEMS ORNAMENTAL IRON Steel Fabricators Building 292 Morris Field CHARLOTTE, N. C. Phone EX 9-5633 Page One Hundred Seventeen KING ' S BUSINESS COLLEGE Accredited By The Accrediting Commission For Business Schools As A junior College Of Business CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA M. 0. Kirkpatrick, President OAKDALE HARDWARE Electrical Appliances, Paints, Seeds, Fishing Equipment, and Sporting Goods Phone EX 9-8196 Route 9 at Oakdale School CHARLOTTE, N. C. Specializing in Weddings, Funerals, Cut Flowers PEELE ' S FLORIST 3221 Wilkinson Boulevard Telephone EX 2-1702 CARRIKER GROCERY Groceries and Meats Reasonable — Reliable Phone EX 9-9189 Route No. 6 CHARLOTTE, N. C. Mount Holly and Oakdale Roads Compliments of Mrs. Jo Foster THE 1957 TOMAHAWK STAFF Miss Lillian Rogers Mary Anne Sledge David Garrison Walter Brown Connie Grubb Delton Oliver George Bruton Margaret Hamilton Roger Palmer Margie Carlson Roberta Hargrove Bobby Poston Carroll Carpenter Mari Humphries Jane Price Joe Davenport Henry Jamieson Phil Propst Becky Dilling John Johns George Sledge David Dilling Grady Love Richard Thompson Dorothy Gilliam Nancy Lowman Mary Walter Linda Gragg Sallye Mauldwin Sonny Watkins |immy Graham Frances McCall Joyce Wingate Hamilton Furniture Co., Inc. High in Quality — Low in Price Easy Terms 3608 Rozzell ' s Ferry Road CHARLOTTE, N. C. Phone EX 9-5831 Bill— Fred— Hoyt CLARK ' S AMOCO SERVICE Lubrication — Washing Tires — New — Recaps — Used Brakes Repaired — Relined Engine Tune-ups Frank W. Clark Wilmer A. Clark Page One Hundred Eighteen WRIGHT HOSIERY CO. Manufacturers STOCKINGS OF W RIGHT WEAR 5409 r 2 Wilkinson Boulevard CHARLOTTE, N. C. Phone EX 9-9090 BLACK ' S DAIRY Operated by Ernest, Henry, Query, Harry Black Grade A Dairy Products Phone EX 9-3106 COPAL GRILL Wilkinson Boulevard Phone EX 9-9102 Serving Choice Western Steaks Southern Fried Chicken N. C. Country Ham and Plate Lunches + CURB SERVICE Compliments of PNEUMAFIL CORPORATION BOOKER ' S ESSO SERVICE CENTER MfV - 3230 Wilkinson Boulevard CHARLOTTE, N. C. Phone EX 9-6411 Page Owe Hundred Nineteen HIPP ' S GENERAL STORE Hardware — Seeds — Feeds — Paints Clothing — Farm and Garden Tools Fishing Tackle Guns and Ammunition 3606 Mt. Holly Road TYPEWRITERS For Rent Special low rental rate to students A. F. DANCY CO. 215 W. 2nd Street Phone ED 4-2706 Thomasboro Food Store ' Serving the Nicest People on Earth — Our Customers 810 South Hoskins Avenue National Welders Supply Co. Welding and Medical Gases Equipment and Supplies Portable Oxygen Units for Athletic Teams State and Gesco Streets CHARLOTTE, N. C. Foremost Electric Repair Co. Harry Moore, Prop. Electric Motors Serviced Repaired — Rewinding — Rebuilt Commercial — Industrial 2921 Rozzell ' s Ferry Road ED 4-9980 Phone ED 2-8587 CHARLOTTE FLOWER SHOP Flowers Wired Anywhere 1630 Elizabeth Avenue CHARLOTTE, N. C. Eunice P. Walden Flowers For All Occasions ARMSTRONG-McGINNIS CO. STEEL FABRICATIONS Morris Field Station CHARLOTTE, N. C. ED 4-5577 DILLING ' S AMOCO SERVICE SALES SERVICE Oliver Motors — Wateray Boats Minnows — Fishing Tackle — Worms Moore ' s Chapel Road EX 9-1720 EX 9-1329 Page One Hundred Twenty Compliments of THOMASBORO SODA SHOP Bradford Drive Compliments of Autry Concrete Products What we say it is, it is 515 East 4th Street Phone FR 7-6581 R W CLEANERS Home of Velva Tone Cleaning 3406 Tuckaseege Road CHARLOTTE, N. C. Pick-up and Delivery Phone EX 9-0331 F. L. Bingham J. L. Whitley Compliments of BLYTHE FURNITURE AND FIXTURE COMPANY Phone EX 9-1614 Route 5, Box 820 CHARLOTTE, N. C. Reproduction — Refinishing Cabinet ' s and Fixtures COCHRAN ' S GROCERY Phone EX 9-9191 519 Bradford Drive CHARLOTTE, N. C. FOREST LAWN BURIAL PARK MAUSOLEUM Charlotte ' s Finest Burial Place Page One Hundred Twenty-one BIGGERS BROTHERS, INC. WHOLESALE Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Institutional Canned Foods Frozen Foods Charlotte Phone FR 6-1661 ROAD SERVICE Harry ' s Esso Servicenter 3911 Wilkinson Boulevard CHARLOTTE, N. C. Cars called for and delivered Phone EX 9-7725 Harry J. Shaheen, Operator CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIORS OF 1957 HOSKINS DRUG COMPANY Phone EXpress 9-6334 PRESCRIPTIONS SCHOOL SUPPLIES We Have it — Can Get it — or it isn ' t made A cCa!! brother s Pump Well Co. WELL DRILLING Industrial Water Systems — Myers Pumps 5100 Rozzell ' s Ferry Road EX 9-1506 Page One Hundred Twenty-two WALTER EDWARDS USED CARS We buy, sell or trade 2740 Wilkinson Boulevard Telephone EX 9-0211 BROWN GREASE GUN CO., INC. 4105 Thrift Road EX 9-9081 CHARLOTTE, N. C. EATON OIL COMPANY ' LOOK TO EATON FOR YOUR HEATIN ' SYKES TEXACO SERVICE Your key to better service Satisfaction guaranteed Wash — Lubrication — Brake Service General Auto Repairs Freedom Drive EX 9-9165 STANDARD CRANKSHAFT HYDRAULIC CO., INC. Plant and Office 117 Southside Drive CHARLOTTE, N. C. CITY SAVINGS BANK 120 East Third Street CHARLOTTE, N. C. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation BIZZELL ' S DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS 3300 Tuckaseege Road The Most Modern Complete Drug Store Anywhere When your doctor says prescriptions, say BIZZELL ' S DRUGS COSMETICS SUPPLIES Page One Hundred Twenty-three Compliments of DePAOLO ENGINEERING Chatham Manufacturing Company MILLS AT ELKIN, N. C. CHARLOTTE, N. C. SPRAY, N. C. Page One Hundred Twenty-four RANCH HOUSE Specializing in CHARCOAL STEAKS Wilkinson Boulevard Compliments of PIEDMONT SALES 2537 Wilkinson Boulevard CHARLOTTE, N. C. R. E. McGee Son Plumbing Co. Plumbing Contracting and Repair Service Phone EXpress 9-9332 3109 Wilkinson Boulevard CHARLOTTE, N. C. TAYLOR-BYRUM SUPER MARKET GROCERIES, MEATS FEEDS, GAS, OIL Phone EX 9-9936 Route 9 Box 525 CHARLOTTE, N. C. Charlotte Drivin g Range GOLF Driving Range Carpet Golf The Little Nine Golf Course Wilkinson Boulevard First road on the left past State Highway Patrol Station Phone EX 9-9291 Telephone FR 5-9504 G00DS0I) GULF SERVICE Graham Goodson, Owner Highways 74 b 29 1851 West Independence Blvd. CHARLOTTE, N. C. It ' s Coodson extra service that counts ONE STOP SERVICE WASHING POLISHING LUBRICATION BATTERIES ACCESSORIES TIRES AND TUBES Compliments of SOUTHERN 5 10c STORES 2920 Wilkinson Boulevard 3322 Tuckaseege Road Southern Stores In All Other Suburban Shopping Centers of Charlotte Page One Hundred Twenty-five Compliments of RIVERVIEW INN Phone EX 9-3471 Compliments of GOINES-STRATFORD HOUSE Home of Fine Furniture 2541 Wilkinson Boulevard Phone EX 9-0461 Compliments of DAIRY QUEEN REED ' S SERVICE FUEL OIL — KEROSENE DRY CLEANING SOLVENT W. F. Reid, Owner Phone EX 9-1851 Wilkinson Boulevard CHARLOTTE, N. C. KISER DRUG CO. New - Complete - Modern PRESCRIPTIONS— DRUGS SUNDRIES— FOUNTAIN SERVICE The Home of Purity and Accuracy ' Delivery Service Dial ED 4-0819 2400 Wilkinson Blvd. Godley Bros Implement Co. New Idea and New Holland Farm Machinery Philco, Motorola, and Maytag T.V. and Allis-Chalmers Appliances Phone EX 9-9756 Mt. Holly Road Charlotte, N. C. Phone EX 9-9421 ZEB GREENE New and Used Cars 2701 Wilkinson Boulevard CHARLOTTE, N. C. Page One Hundred Twenty-six p n v n D U 1 V noon II o [ n II n o 11 UotU p a d e I n n o CLEAN CARS BOUGHT AND SOLD 819 West Trade Street Phones ED 4-1807— FR 6-1162 H Boyd Nash Kenneth Wherry Carl C. Allison Compliments of WILLIAM H. SHAIA, M.D. 3800 Wilkinson Blvd. Phone EX 9-8361 Grubb Tire Company, Inc. Distributors For If it ' s HOOD It ' s Good Recapping, Repairing, Road Service WOOD ' S SHOE SHOP 121 E. Park Ave. Phone ED 2-4937 You wear ' em We fix ' em DAVIS CROWN SERVICE Wilkinson Boulevard at Little Rock ED 9-9230 WM. RHODES COMPANY HEATING— AIR CONDITIONING 5314 Wilkinson Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina Phone EX 9-3421 Page One Hundred Twenty-seven SCHUJHRTZ and $011, IHC. SCRAP IRON AND METAL Phone ED 2-4205 P. 0. Box 21 1 1 Page One Hundred Twenty-eight ARCO ENGINEERING, INC. • Curtain Walls • Store Fronts • Service Station • Signs 2900 South Boulevard Post Office Box 3280 CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA Phone FR 6-8958 Younce Gulf Service Corner Morehead and Graham Streets CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA Phone FR 5-7440 Comphments of Arts Engraving Company 1320 South Independence Blvd. P. O. Box 1201 Tel. ED 3-6697 CHARLOTTE, N. C. 2 Courses Par 48 PUTT-PUTT CARPET GOLF For the Young-at-Heart 36 Different and Exciting Holes Compliments of ANCHOR-SERUM Page One Hundred Twenty-nine THE CIRCLE G RESTAURANT We specialize in good home cooked foods. And cater to all parties, families, birthdays, anniversaries, churches, sales meetings, etc. Our banquet rooms are fully equipped to accommodate up to 200 people. 4110 Mount Holly Road for information and reservations Call: James Hodges, Mgr. Phone EX 9-1280 FAUL CRYMES, INC. SPORTING GOODS 409 South Tryon Street CHARLOTTE, N. C. BEATY ' S SERVICE STATION Wilkinson Boulevard 24 HOUR SERVICE TRY BLAIR ' S FIRST Prescriptions Reasonable Prices Phone EX 9-0431 BLAIR DRUG COMPANY Phone EX 2-1394 EX 2-1393 EQUIPMENT SUPPLY, INC. Surplus Items Bolts Nuts AIRCRAFT HARDWARE EQUIPMENT 4109 Thrift Road Charlotte 8, N. C. K.B. SALES 4700 Wilkinson Blvd. Phone EX 9-1229 • General Merchandise • China-Pottery • Enamelware • Novelties-Gifts Open 9 A.M.— 9 P.M. Sunday 2 P.M.— 9 P.M. We Buy Burned and Wrecked Cars West Side Auto Parts Co., Inc. Wilkinson Boulevard Telephones EXpress 9-1554—9-1555 Tom Mattox, Pres. CHARLOTTE, N. C. Page One Hundred Thirty For after school activities come to STAFFORD ' S DRIVE-IN FEATURING TOASTED HOT DOCS, HAMBURGERS, AND BARBECUE 2615 Wilkinson Boulevard Charlotte, N. C. Page One Hundred Thirty-one McEwen Funeral Service, Inc. 727 E. Morehead Street CHARLOTTE, N. C. DELPH HARDWARE AND SPECIALTY COMPANY Wholesale Building Materials CHARLOTTE 1, N. C. Compliments of BROWN ' S ESSO SERVICE 2735 Wilkinson Boulevard Where to stay in Charlotte THE CHARLOTTE MOTOR COURT THE NEWEST AND NICEST Located on Wilkinson Blvd. three miles from the city limits Next to the Ranch House Phone EX 2-1331 Page One Hundred Thirty-two SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY Page One Hundred Thirty-three tn In your home, as on the concert stage . . today ' s great piano. CASE BROS. PIANO CO. House of Baldwin CHARLOTTE, N. C. 5094 N. Tryon St. Phone ED 3-4108 Compliments of Standard Ice Fuel Co. 700 W. Ninth Street Freezer Lockers — Cold Storage Main Office ED 2-1114 Compliments of ANDERSON PRESS Commercial Printing Phone EX 9-3087 Oakdale Road Carolina Concrete Pipe Co. 3701 Hutchison Ave. Phone ED 2-8874 ED 4-9250 Compliments of Lakeview Self Service Meats — Produce — Groceries Wilkinson Blvd. Past Moore ' s Park Open till 11 :00 — 7 days a week Compliments of TOM WILSON of WILSON GLASS SERVICE COX ' S AMOCO STATION Washing — Lubrication Tire Repairing General Auto Repairing Wheel Balancing PAW CREEK, N. C. Phone EX 9-9158 Page One Hundred Thirty-four YOU ALWAYS MEET YOUR FRIENDS WHEN YOU SHOP AT E F I R D S The Friendly Store in a Friendly City Page One Hundred Thirty-five YOU ARE GRADUATING into the freest economy on earth . . . the only one left where you can pick your own job and work out your own ideas about making it more productive and more prof- itable. Your diploma is a challenge to understand Our Way ... to Keep It Free and Make It Better Duke Power Company 5ervin £ tlie piedmont darotinai GUIGNARD AMOCO SERVICE 3700 Wilkinson Blvd. Phone EX 9-7290 Compliments of THOMAS HOWARD CO. WHOLESALE GROCERS There ' s a one and only ' in refreshment, too Always on the Square KAY JEWELRY COMPANY 111 South Tryon Street CHARLOTTE, N. C. America ' s Leading Jewelers for 40 Years PAUL BAILEY BARBER SHOP 3004 Wilkinson Boulevard CHARLOTTE, N. C. We need your head in our business Page One Hundred Thirty-six o O 1 n5 4- -O c u U -o o ■ U O E o u o c O o T3 o CL o E 0) 0) 4- O o to O O E « - V, o o u- u u o O T3 O) = JO 4- OQ LU O) I ) -a o E - -o u l l o 0) Q. i ui — O CJ 3 O 4) 3 = o U u -a c o - o U 5 o — , 4- o c E O 3 I ) 0) to C 0 u u • u o U u o u 3 o O £ = Jl o .Son £ 2 X - .2! M £ II l l n •= E o .5 3 — OS Q. J £ z e $ z o ri o R o S w A O h d § o fc 3 y £ § O o 1- o — to • u -= ■T- £ W) « K .E l l i_ u u- Of I 1 5 o a u c Page Orze Hundred Thirty-seven LAWINGS, INC. Real Estate — Insurance Builders of Better Homes AUTO— FIRE— CASUALTY LIFE, ACCIDENT HEALTH HOSPITAL Mr. Holly Road Charlotte, N. C. Phone ED 2-9897 Road Service NEELY ' S ESSO Automatic Transmission Service Battery Charge — Plugs Cleaned Fuel Pumps — Points Wash and Lubrication Compliments of J J Candy Company 2730 Rozzell ' s Ferry Road Phone FR 5-2870 Compliments of Thomasboro Barber Shop Prop., Carl R. Pitts 603 Bradford Drive CONGRATULATIONS TO SENIORS OF ' 57 McCLURE LUMBER COMPANY Page One Hundred Thirty-eight CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1957 J. B. IVEY CO. Page One Hundred Thirty-nine B W Appliance Plumbing Co. Route 5, Box 1034 Charlotte, N. C. GENERAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES FLOOR FURNACES EMERSON TV SETS COMPLETE PLUMBING Phone EX 9-9818 or EX 9-9888 Telephone ED 4-3247 LACY ' S Alignment Service 709 McNinch Street CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA JACK ' S BARBER SHOP It pays to look well 3129 Tuckaseege Road TEVEPAUGH ' S GROCERY GAS, OIL, TIRES, BATTERIES MEATS, GROCERIES, ESSO PRODUCTS Route 5 Charlotte, N. C. Congratulations to the Seniors of ' 57 BIGGERS SERVICE STATION Phone EX 9-5211 FUEL OILS GASOLINE SELF SERVICE GROCERIES ADA ' S FLORIST EVERYTHING IN FLOWERS 3222 Wilkinson Boulevard Mrs. Ada Hopper Business EX 9-7942 Home EX 9-9083 PIEDMONT CHARTER SERVICE Phone EX 9-8121 Page One Hundred Forty SHOP AT FIVE POINTS SHOPPING CENTER FIVE POINT FURNITURE CO. FIVE POINT CLOTHING STORE 1809 Rozzell ' s Ferry Road 1801 Rozzell ' s Ferry Road Phone ED 2-7478 Phone FR 6-9210 Arvin Radios RFADY-TO-WEAR Emerson Television Sets for Kelvinator Appliances MEN — WOMEN — CHILDREN V Droyniii (7 cavalier Bedrooms Featuring Wade-Brown Living Rooms Nationally Advertised Brands In Fvprv Dpnnrtmpnt 111 LTCI V V CUU 1 lllltlll n f hf r r ii rrv if ii a n si A nnha nrflc V- I II CI r U III 1 III lc d II U AA|jp 1 Id HCt. J Formal Rentals By Order Courteous, Friendly Sales Personnel To Fill LOWEST PRICES! Your Every Need! Terms or Cash Discount BUY THE MOST FOR THE LEAST We outfit the family SEE US FOR THE BEST IN NEW OR USED FURNITURE CASH OR LAYAWAY FIVE POINT FURNITURE CO. FIVE POINT CLOTHING STORE PATRONIZE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD STORES ROBERTSON SHOE SHOP FIVE POINT SODA SHOP 1807 Rozzell ' s Ferry Road 1811 Rozzell ' s Ferry Road Phone FR 5-9741 Try Our Shoe Repairing HERE TO SERVE YOU! Polishes Sodas and Sundries Cosmetics • Laces Drugs Accessories Randy Propes, Manager Pa ge One Hundred Forty-one Compliments of COX ' S GULF SERVICE STATION 3700 Rozzell ' s Ferry Road SHELTON FLORIST 813 Providence Road Compliments of THRIFT FOOD STORE 4407 Thrift Road Charlotte, N. C. 614 S. Tryon GERRARD TIRE COMPANY DISTRIBUTORS OF GILLETTE TIRES Recapping — Repairing — Road Service Phone FR 5-5581 ELLIOTT ' S SUPERMARKET York Road — Charlotte FRanklin 6-6224 WOODWARD-WARREN REFRIGERATOR CO., INC. Wilkinson Boulevard Phone EX 9-6021 CHARLOTTE, N. C. Hobart Food Machines — Scotsmen Ice Machines Warren Refrigerators SALES SERVICE Compliments of Collins Machine Company Page One Hundred Forty-two JAMES ORNAMENTAL IRON Wholesale Retail CONTRACT WELDING Structural Steel, Welding, Ornamental Grills, Wrought Iron Railings, Fire Escapes, Pipe Railings, Columns, Stairs, Gates, Iron Ladders, Window Guards, Flower Boxes, Pipe Columns. FR 6-2910 3423 South Boulevard Telephone EX 9-5900 RFD No. 5 E. D. KENDRICK Grading and Landscaping Contractors 7501 Kendrick Drive Charlotte, N. C. AIRPORT HARDWARE Hardware — Seeds — Feeds — Paints Clothing — Farm and Garden Tools Fishing Tackle Route 4 Telephone ED 4-2747 S. H. DUNCAN CO., INC. Laundry, Dry Cleaning Supplies and Machinery Amesteam Generators 1001 -A North Church Street CHARLOTTE, N. C. Phone ED 3-8414 THE SHRIKES Sylvia Rivenbark Sandra Thomson Gale Cochrane Nancy Lowman Mari Humphries Lynda Ellington Jane Melton Laura Larson Page One Hundred Forty-three HOTEL WM. R. BARRINGER CHARLOTTE, N. C. HOTEL COLUMBIA HOTEL RICHMOND COLUMBIA, S. C. AUGUSTA, GA. HOSKINS GROCERY Quality Meats and Croceries Free Deliveries Proprietor: J. M. McMurray Phone EX 9-5131 MODERN SUNDRIES 1808 Rozzell ' s Ferry Road at Five Point Phone FR 5-2585 CHARLOTTE SPORTING GOODS CO., INC. CHARLOTTE, N. C. 314 S. Tryon Street Phone ED 3-0600 QUERY-SPIVEY-McGEE ED 3-5005 Phones ED 3-3282 EDison 4-8605 Plumbing — Heating — Air Conditioning P. C. GODFREY Incorporated 1816 Rozzell ' s Ferry Road Charlotte, N. C. BELVEDERE ESSO SERVICE David Smith — Buddy Smith Rozzell ' s Ferry Road Page One Hundred Forty-four m CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY 3 3114 03944 2280