William Penn High School - Penn Yearbook (High Point, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 122 of the 1958 volume:

iOvAt Vrvi cU I Presenting The World Premiere Of The 1958 Penn ' ' The Best Years Of Our Lives ' ' Starring The Seniors Supporting Cast The Juniors R NC LC 371.8 William Penn 1958 William Penn High School (High f Q SoDkomoreS Point, N.C.) The penn. _, _ . The Freshmen And A Host Oi Extras HIGH POINT P ' JB ' .!C UBPARY In appreciation for your kind heart, friendly smile, genuine interest and enthusiasm, willing co-operation, concern and understanding, inquiring mind, and untiring efforts in furthering the cause of William Penn High School all of which have been incentive to greater accomplishments, we, the members of the Penn Staff, affectionately dedicate this , the third volume of the Penn to Mrs. Eva Browne Stewart. 3 Introduction Another year in history and another Penn is off the press. Each year is different. The present year enters the record as one of many outstand- ing achievements at William Penn High School. For four years we have watched Penn grow and our camera has captured scenes over this period which are presented in the BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES . Contents Page DEDICATION 3 INTRODUCTION 4 PRODUCERS 6 Administration CO-PRODUCERS 8 Faculty DIRECTORS 12 Advisors and Staff STARS - Seniors 16 SUPPORTING CAST luniors 37 Sophomores 48 Freshmen 59 Eighth Grade 71 FEATURE EVENTS Organizations 74 Sports 75 LIFE ON THE LOT 100 PROPERTY MANAGERS Custodian Staff 103 Dietician Staff 103 SPONSORS 107 Advertisers 5 Hearty congratulations to the Penn staff and its advisor for their accomplishment in the publication of this the third annual of William Penn High School. I watched with interest and sometimes, misgivings, as you worked to crystallize the contents of this book. I rejoice with you in the success you have achieved. Congratulations also to the seniors. I have enjoyed working with you and wish for each of you, success in a life ' s work which will aid in bringing about a peaceful and understanding world. 6 The Movie Lot THE PRINCIPAL AND HIS SECRETARY At Work on the Lot A friendly atmosphere prevails as Mrs. Ethel Griffin Hughes, our guidance counselor, counsels Leroy Snuggs. 1 Planning Committee Reading from left to right. FRONT: Mr. T. H. Hughes, Mrs. A. P. McLeod, Mrs. C. H. Echols, Mrs. I. R. Steele, Mrs. R. P. Bell, and Mr. J. W.Atkinson. REAR: Mrs. A. M. Mangum, Mrs. E. G. Hughes, Mrs. E. P. Wilson, Mr. S. E . Burford, Mr. N. S. Morehead, chairman; Mr. C. E. Morris, Mrs. V. B. Kendall, and Mr. A. F. McAdoo. The principal, chairmen of all committees, departments and grade levels form the membership of this committee. The objectives are: 1. To work closely with the administration in determining school policies. 2, To serve in an advisory capacity to all departments and organizations of the school. Mathematics and Science Committee Members of the committee discuss Science-Mathematics problems for helping students overcome Mathematics hazards to learning and using Science. Reading left to right: Mr. C. E. Morris, Mrs. V. B. Kendall, Mrs. C. H. Echols, chair- man; Mrs. A. P. McLeod, and Mr. A. F. McAdoo. Vocation Committee Mr. N. S. Morehead, chairman of the committee, discusses a problem with Mrs. A. M. Mangum and Mrs. A. L. Moton, vocation instructors. Athletic Committee Membership consists of the captains of the football and basketball teams and such members as appointed by the principal. Reading from left to right. SEATED: Mr. A. F. McAdoo, Mrs. C. H. Echols, Mr. N. S. Morehead, Mrs. D. R. Weston, Mr. J. W. Atkinson and Mr. T. W. Hughes. STANDING: Joe W. Smith and Walter Mayfleld. Language Arts Committee This committee is composed of English instructors on every grade level. The porposes are: 1. To gear the Language Arts Program to the needs of our students. 2. To coordinate and intearate or cormlate the Lanauaae Art ?. Reading left to right: Mrs. I. R. Steele, Mrs. A. B. Speight, Mrs. C. H. Parker, Mrs. E. B. Stewart, and Mrs. E. P. Wilson, chairman. Social Science Committee This committee coordinates materials and information and makes them available to all c. asses. It decides on the content of the courses to be offered. Reading left to right: Mr. B. L. Lawrence, Miss E. L. McConnell, Mr. T. W. Hughes, chairman; and Mr. E. A. Mosely. JOE W. SMITH Tank Little pretty one. Football, Basketball, N. C.S.I. O. Ambition: Coach. PEARL P. TATUM Pat Keep cool, save fuel. N.H.S. , C. S. , Library, Com- mercial. Ambition: Stenographer. EMMETT L. STEELE Lee No jive Driver Safety. Ambition: Business. 1: MARYF. SMITH Peanut Really, darling, I dig you the most. N.H.A. , Commercial, Driver Safety, Choir, Library. Ambition: Beautician. ERNESTINE TUCKER Tine Finally made it. N. H. A. Ambition: Secretary. MARGIE ST RIG KLIN Strick That ' ll work Library, N.H.S. , Commercial, C. S.. Driver Safety, Math, Latin. Ambition: Degree in Nursing. I ■4 ROBERT H. WALDEN Nuddle Commercial, Basketball. Ambition: To be successful. EMMA I. WILLIAMS Jo I say there ! N.H.S. , C. S. , Commercial, Yearbook Staff, French, Library. Ambition: English Instructor. KAY F. WRIGHT Tricky Definitely so C. S. , Library, Commercial. Ambition: Physical Therapist. ERNEST WRIGHT, JR. Big Wright N. C. S. I. O. Ambition: Bricklayer. PAULINE D. WRIGHT Polly Don ' t be bitter just reconsider. ' Library, Latin, Choir, Commercial. Ambition: Instructor of Religion. Senior Class Superlatives 1958 Most dependable girl Patricia Jones Most dependable boy James Chestnut Most athletic girl Lula Davis Most athletic boy Walter Mayfield Most attractive girl Donree Foster Most handsome boy James Sibert Girl most likely to succeed Jewel Anthony Boy most likely to succeed Ernest Harris Most intellectual girl Kay Bailey Most intellectual boy James Gill Most popular girl Emma Willaims Most popular boy Alfred Hinson Wittiest girl Pauline Wright Wittiest boy Willie Rice Girl with best personality Helen Jenkins Boy with best personality Charles Gripper Best dressed girl Brenda Bethea Best dressed boy Robert Neal Best girl leader Roberta Mitchell Best boy leader Joe Smith Quietest girl Delores Rucker Quietest boy James Little Most studious girl Pearl latum Most studious boy George Brawner Senior Day at A. T. Miss Homecoming SEATED: Left to right; Donree Foster, Edith Mayfield, Brenda Bethea. Attendants SEATED: Left to right; Glendia Morehead, Barbara Leach, Patricia Jones, Helen Jenkins. 32 Contestants and Their Campaign Managers EDITH MAYFIELD ALFRED HINSON MARY KEARNS JAMES SHARPE Vying for Miss William Penn ' Reading left to right are Nora Garlington, Shirley McCloud, and Pearl Tatum. Thesegirls are secretaries in the elementary schools. Seniors ROBERTA MITCHELL Secretary to the Executive Secretary of the Y. M.C.A. 34 Reading left to right: Shirley McCloud, Joe Willie Smith, Emma Jo ' Williams, Leon Gill, Mary Kearns, Kay Wright, Nora Garlington. Division 12 of the Senior class celebrates with a party, prior to Christmas Holidays. Reading left to right: Roberta Mitchell, Catherine Pressley, Ernest Wright, Helen Jenkins, James Sharpe, Carolyn Bullock John Joyner, Robert Neal, Glenda Bouldware, Paul McAdoo, James Chestnut, Ralph Jones, Mack McKensle. Sophomores 48 JAMES CRAWFORD DONALD DAVIS I _ ! ft CAROLYN DICK BEVERLY DIGGS GEORGE DORSETTE | ROSA DUNLAP ONEAL EVANS LUCY SAUNDERS RUBY SAUNDERS MARTHA SIMS RALPH SPENCER LULA STEED PAUL STEELE PAUL THOMAS GERALDINE WESTON JEROME WHEELER WADE WILLIAMS JEROME ALSTON MOZELL ALSTON RUBY ARCHIE JOHNNY BALDWIN ' I LILLIE BALDWIN HUBERT BARRINO BERNIE BATES MARJORIE BELO ERNESTINE BELT ON JAMES BELTON MARY BLACKBURN BARBARA CAPEL FLOYD CARPENTER BETTY CARTER EUGENE EDWARDS ROBERT CHANDLER DOROTHY CHARLES MARION COBB REGENA PATTERSON EDWARD PAYNE JOSEPH PAYNE WALTER PHELPS SANDRA PHIFER MARY RICKS CAROLYN ROBERTSON SHIRLEY SMITH MAXINE SPENCER CLARINE SPRINGS JERRY TATE ROBERTA THOMAS JAMES TYSON Eighth Grade Reading from left to right. FIRST ROW: Brenda Robbins, Jefferson Blackburn, Jerelene Miller, William Franklin, Rosetta McBride, William Smith, Elizabeth Johnson. SECOND ROW: Bonnie Hope, Shirley Miller, Cynthia Crawford, Josephine Anthony, Hattie Black, Rosa Dawkins , Sharlene Wright. THIRD ROW: Samuel Thomas , Willie Jiles, Kenneth Newlin, Reginald Spencer, Evelyn Dunlap, Henry McRae, Robert Brevard. FOURTH ROW: Bealton Dumas, and Otis High-Tower. Class OMicers President Elizabeth Johnson Vice President Brenda Robbins Secretary Willie Mae Cole Treasurer Jefferson Blackburn INSTRUCTOR MRS. A. P. McLEOD Eighth Grade INSTRUCTOR MRS. R. P. BELL INSTRUCTOR MR. E. A. MOSELY Eighth Grade INSTRUCTOR MRS. A. B. SPEIGHT INSTRUCTOR . . . . ' MR. D. C. NEELY Organizations The Student Council K- 1 ' .J nght: Saran Beatty, Secretary, Patricia Jones, Vice President, Jerry Gibson, President, Joyce Palmer, Assist- ant. Secretary, Harold Sanders, Treasurer. SECOND ROW: Gloria Leach, Karen Parker, Patricia Smith, Barbara Brothers, Melvin Eaves, Carolyn McConnell, Elnora Rucker, Brenda Robbins, Barbara Griffin, Leon Gill. THIRD ROW: Robert Bostic, Beverly Diggs, Sallie Covington, Patricia Hall, Sandra Stafford, Virginia Rawlinson, Gladys McBee, Gloria Parker, Mozelle Austin. FOURTH ROW: Oscar Cole, Bernard Wilkes, Donree Foster, Helen Jenkins, Regina Patterson, Brenda Bethea, Nancy Chappelle, Gladys Avery. FIFTH ROW: iDonald Carter, James Sibert, Johnny Baldwin, Andrew McBride. Advisor, Miss E. L. McConnell . National Honor Society Reading left to right: Emma Jo Williams, Jewel Anthony, Gwendolyn Jones, Jacqueline Eaves, Vice President, Sallie Covington , Assistant Secretary, Roberta Mitchell, President, Nancy Ghappelle, Secretary, Donree Foster, Treasurer, Ernestine Thompson, Chaplain, Patricia Smith, Margie Stricklin. SECOND ROW: Helen Jenkins , Betty Hutton, Phyllis Hines, Kay F. Bailey, Mary Keams, Beverly Love, Elaine Parker, Brenda Bethea, Oracle Hall, Sarah Beatty, Joyce Palmer. THIRD ROW: Janie Clark, Catherine Pressley, Shirley McCloud, Juliette Harris, Gloria Leach, Pearl Tatum, Arethea McAdoo, Edith Mayfield, Patricia Jones. FOURTH ROW: Thomas Tate, Embree Love, Ronald Yokely, Bernard Wilkes , Leon Vanderhall, Nathaniel Morehead, Jerry Gibson, George Brawner. FIFTH ROW: Glen Chavis, Claude Matthews, James Miller, Charles Gripper, John Graves, Robert Neal, Harold Sanders. Advisor, Mrs. E. P. Wilson. President, Helen Jenkins; Vice President, Mrs. Echols. The Crown and Scepter Club Leon Vanderhall; Secretary, Catherine Pressley; Treasurer, Alfred Hinson. Advisor, New Homemakers of America President, Betty Jo ' Hutton; Vice President, Carolyn Bullock; Secretary, Jacqueline Eaves; Assistant Secretary, Shirley McBee; Treasurer, Geraldine Gripper; Sergeant -at -Arms , Mary Marsh. Advisor, Mrs. A. M. Mangum. Objectives: 1. To promote individual growth by developing physical, social and moral qualities. 2. To promote better home living. 3. To provide wholesome recreational activities. 4. To act as a unit for giving service to the school, community, and state. 78 The Library Club Mrs. B. L. Sanders, Librarian, is shown with Catherine Pressley and Alphonso Tate. Objectives : 1. To sponsor a greater interest among the students in the use of books and library- service . 2. To stimulate reading interests, 3. To improve the library service of the school. President, Beverly Diggs; Vice President, Ernestine Thompson; Secaretary, Pauline Wright; Assistant Secretary, Alfred Hinson; Treasurer, Charles Grlpper. Reading from left to right: Nathanial Morehead, Patricia Jones, Beverly Digs, Jewel Anthony, James Sharpe, Sally Covington, Everet Deberry, Emma Jo Williams, Annie Ruth Rucker, Roberta Mitchell, Jacquelyn Eaves, Johnnie Patterson, JuUiette Harris. Mrs. E. B. Stewart, Advisor Service Club At Play William PennYouth Safety Club President, Alvin Raper; Vice President, Patricia Jones; Secretary, Margie Stricklin; Assistant Secretary, Mary Smith- Treasurer Gracie Hall. Advisor, Mr. Amaker. Camera Club President, Ernest Harris; Vice President, Brenda Bethea; Secretary, Mary Morris; Assistant Secretary, Edith Mayfield; Treas- urer, Alfred Hinson. Advisor, Mr. A. F. McAdoo. Be«er English Club President, Karen Parker; Vice President, Carol McConnell; Secretary, Gloria McQueen; Assistant Secretary, Elnoro Rucker; Treasurer, Marvin Bates; Parliamentarian, Nancy Sturges. Advisor, Mrs. Steele. if Arts and Crahs Club President, Brenda Robbins; Vice President, Mary Andrews; Secretary, MacArthur Allen; Assistant Secretary, Melvin Eaves; Treasurer, Carolyn Dockery. Advisor, Mrs. A. P. McLeod. Latinum Auxilium President, Brenda Bethea; Vice President, Glenda Boulware; Secretary, Delois Rucker; Assistant Secretary, Pauline Wright; Treasurer, Margie Stricklin. Objectives: 1. To develop an appreciation for Roman civilization in order to understand our own. 2. To gain an increased knowledge of Roman contributions to the American way of life. 3. To gain a better understanding of English. 4. To gain a better understanding of English grammar. The Oichestra Miss M. P. Browne, Director; James Phifer, President. Reading left to right; Gwendolyn Jones, James Hunter, Betty Carter, Fred Stafford, Charles McNeil, Patricia Leonard, Sandra Phifer. SECOND ROW: Elaine Parker, Clara Little, Irene Wilson, Ronald Long, Kaiser Gripper, Sandra Leach, Joyce Simpson, Karen Parker, Letitia Beatty, Annie Rucker. THIRD ROW: James Harrington, Leon Gripper, Leonard Simon, James Phifer, Garland Gibson, Robert Jones, Jerry Gibson, Joe Payne, James Sharpe, Robbie Sellers, Billy Mason. (Not seen, Marvin Bates.) Band MR. J. Y. BELL, DIRECTOR President and Student Director, Jerry Gibson; Secretary, Mary Kearns, Assistant Secretary, Clara Little; Librarians, Etta Springs, Regina Patterson, Patricia Hall; Stage Managers, Thomas Blackman, Ted Scotton; Captain Majorettes, Clara Little; Drum Major, James Garlington. Being in the band encourages profitable use of leisure time, giving the student an in- teresting and pleasurable activity both in and out of school. It also teaches discipline and promotes a co-operative spirit as the student works together with others in a language which is truly international. The Tigers Reading left to right. FRONT: Trainer John Barrier, Embree Love, Nathaniel Morehead, Thomas Tate, Joseph Smith, Darrell Clinton, Clarence Kennedy, Jerry Gibson, Ronald Yokely, George Brawner, James Lindsay, and Manager Glen Burris. SECOND ROW: Henry Walker, Roosevelt Clark, Darrell Leach, Charles Gripper, Willis Weaver, Howard Brockman, Bernard Wilkes, James Hunter, James Miller, Bobby Mason, March Singelton, and Assistant Coach E. A. Mosely. BACK ROW: Leon Gill, Statistician; Coach J. W. Atkinson, Roosevelt Robinson, George Harris , Harold Sanders , William Johnson, Charles Ramesur, James Barber, Johnnie Barber, Leroy Snuggs, Allen Barrier, William Edwards, Henry Sanders, Walter Mayfield, and Eugene Edwards. 94 Stars of the Year 1 I: I Walter Mayfield, senior end, and Joe Smith, fullback:, finished their high school football I career with a blaze of honors and glory. Mayfield, Smith, and Robert Neil (not pictured) were selected All-State by the coaches and sports writers of North Carolina. These boys made a record for the future team of Penn to follow. Pictured above are Smith and Mayfield giving the final polish to the many trophies they won. 96 m The Tennis Team Reading left to right: Jasper Lawhom, Claude Matthews, James Hunter, Leon Vanderhall, Ronald Yokely, and Paul Wright. Not shown are Thomas Tate and Henry Harris. Instructor Mr. C. E. Morris. THE MIGHTY PENN-DUDELY GAME. A Break 100 V 101 I Snap Shots The Dietician and Staff Reading left to right: Mrs. Angeline Rhinehardt, Mrs. Viola Holmes, and Mrs. Reba Belcher. Acknowledgments A very special thank you should be expressed to the teachers who have graciously permitted their classes to be interrupted for pictures to be taken or for identifications to be made. . . ,to students who have spent innumerable hours in the production of the yearbook. . . .to photographers who have waited patiently for subjects to pose. For everyone the staff hopes this book helps to record an important year 104 SWARTZBERG ' S Where Almost Everyone Goes To Buy- Fine Clothes Jewelry For The Entire Family On Easy Budget Terms 125 North Main Street High Point North Carolina Tobias Mortons Furniture Company Coca-Cola Bottling Company Of High Point, North Carolina High Point Enterprise 3 05-307 North Main Street Rose Furniture Company 214-216 Willow brook street High Point, North Carolina Lindale Dairy Corporation Milk Is To Health As Health Is To Happiness Phone 4538 High Point, North Carolina S. H. Kress Company 141 South Main Street High Point, North Carolina The Sweet Shoppe 113 North Main Street High Point, North Carolina William ' s Flowers GUts Phone 5 011 112-114 East High Street High Point North Carolina Bicycle Sales Service Phone 7933 504 North Main Street Use Our Pay As You Pedal Plan High Point, North Carolina Carolina Upholstering Company 109 Haithcock Food Center Phone 3048 607 East Washington Street Brown ' s Shoe Shop Liberty Market 208 East Washington Street 118 East Washington Street Phone 4313 Phone 5401 Jarrett ' s Stationery Company Lyn-Mar Camera Shop 106 North Wrenn Street 215 Willowbrook Street Phone 21618 Phone 5617 Creative Print Shop Quality Printers 223 Willowbrook Street Phone 9645 1 Petty ' s Shoe Shop 7 62 East Washington Street Dick Culler ' s Distinctive Clothes For The Entire Family 142 Church Street Phone 23335 New Service Laundry 205 Centennial Avenue Phone 23364 Peggy Anne Shoppe Ladies ' Ready-To-Wear 11 JMortn Main btreet Phone 6972 Stamey ' s Luggage Shop 759 North Main Street Phone 699 6 Specialists In Luggage Cannon-Fetzer Company 158 South Main Street Phone 24415 Dillion Sock Shop 156 South Wrenn Street Phone 9746 Lester ' s Jewelers 144 North Main Street Phone 5251 Work And Play Clothes Hunter Coal Oil Company 1219 Ward Street Phone 23366 Anvil Brand Factories Every Season K S Beauty Salon High Point, North Carolina 747 East Washington Street Phone 3744 Parker ' s Newstand B W Upholstering Co. 115 East Green Street 605 Ward Street Phone 3 009 Phone 7197 City Transit Bus Line 124 Willowbrook Street Redwine Hardware 2 08 North Main Street Phone 3919 Phone 3444 Beeson Hardware Company 214 North Main Street High Point, North Carolina Clyde ' s Grocery 849 East Washington Street Phone 6715 Central Ice Coal Company 512 West Broad Street Phone 4507 Leach ' s Gas Oil Service 7 24 East Washington Street Phone 7908 Dr. P. P. Little Dr.].]. Wilson Ballengers Sport Shop Modern Barber Shop RITZ LOAN COMPANY (Waden) Booker T. Washington Business College Birmingham, Alabama WASHINGTON STREET BILLIARDS (Boger) U5 s ..C