Williston High School - Willistonian Yearbook (Wilmington, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1953 volume:

; v p v •r. f - f a V J?.’? a 1 r t foreword ' Dedication MS mi m tew,. ® «� :, •«� � ■ i.innur , Y� «m ' . UMtlTOUili f 1 l� 1 « UH ! ‘ im«MV � � H HHM 1 : Y ' vY’lVll , 1 IfM UHIMUMttu ' � V W %V� Vjh ' ,V� V.V� V� ViY. mi:!!!!}.- IWHIlllw V$fc‘ w � • MttfJ •tels aw sssg , ,v •«, lSMlw V!W ' “ ’• .W. 3 «W.V.V«W ’ tipst H liiffif iimw ' naiimut v « SHSS v. a Sffiwffl . ' . Hi ' ' a® , ' H ' tlHHHSm MMtllMiHI miHutin vwwr pp � � � ’ � � ! « • � � «� � I� v, � V� « � ♦ «• $$•$ ii| s an m ,� «« � ! m%u ftf.v.v SH ■V. ' . ' W. ' W ,V, ' o pfY||ta: . ;: ' The class of 1953 respectfully dedicates this volume of the Willistonian . Through this medium we are attempting to convey our deep regard for her. For her sweetness we love her. Because of her wisdom we admire and respect her. Mrs. King attended the public schools of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and did her college work at Shaw University, where she was awarded a B. A. degree in 1919. At North Carolina College at Durham she earned her Masters Degree in English in 1950. Mrs. King who has been employed in our New Hanover County system for several years teaches English and Latin. She is an adviser to the Student Council and to both the Echo , which is the school paper, and the Annual staffs. To all the students Mrs. King is a teacher and an understanding friend. • E.l. MATHEWS REAL ESTATE Principal’s Message Accept my congratulations for the completion of this, the 3rd, volume of the Willistonian. I know that this yearbook will serve as a pleasant reminder of happy days spent at Williston, and that you will be repaid many times for time and labor spent in its production. May I wish all members of the class of 1953 success in the many areas of activity in which you may find yourselves. Administration Q oard of Education Dr. John T. Hoggard Chairman J. C. Roe V ice-Chairman Mrs. C. L. Meister L. T. Landen Ch. Elementary Ed. Chairman Insurance E. A. Laney Chairman Finance James S. Craig Ch. Buildings Grounds Cyrus D. Hogue, Sr. Attorney Cyrus D. Hogue, Jr. Attorney H. M. Roland J. W. Grise Superintendent Assistant Superintendent John 0. Marshall Business Manager Dale K. Spencer Assistant Superintendent Secondary Education OFFICE PERSONNEL Mrs. Martha Bennett Supervisor Libraries and Instructional Supplies C. G. Berry Director Special Activities Mrs. Nina Tenuta Bookkeeper Mrs. Ione Pinner Whitehead Secretary W. E. Brock Controller Mrs. Grace P ' lott Payrolls Miss Martha Russell Bills and Accounts Assistant Principal ' s Message I want to congratulate all of you who have made this publication possible. It will keep us ever mindful of the days of toil and the days of happiness spent at Williston. It is my sincere wish that, in addition to the pleasure you shall derive from this volume in years to come, the achievements herein recorded will serve as stepping stones to your several fields of endeavor. G. L. Tally •wnnwi ' ■W 1 r ' M . Ho o H 0 U« i -., s 7; •;: y � ;v. The. DROUGHT 0f= MARCHE MATH PlE-P.CliO To THE. ROOTT-. MR. H. L. ANDERSON Auto Mechanics MISS N. J. BARKSDALE Asst. Libr. and History MISS BERTHA R. BOYKIN Librarian MRS. EUNICE N. BOYKIN English Spanish MR. C. L. BRYANT Social Science MR. W. D. BRYANT Diversified Occupations MRS. A. G. BURNETT Commercial MR. R. CAUSER, JR. Art MR. J. H. CHADWELL Music MISS M. B. CHEEK Physical Education MR. E. A. CORBIN Physical Education MRS. N. McD. COTTON Reading and Spelling MRS. ROSE SLOAN ELY 7th Grade MRS. G. L. EVANS English MRS. P. B. FEWELL 7th Grade MR. W. R. FEWELL Woodwork MR. ROBERT FLOYD Band MRS. M. D. GRADY Guidance MRS. M. G. GREEN Home Economics MR. J. W. GREENWOOD Biology MR. C. M. HAITHMAN Trowel Trades MRS. E. McN. HARRIS Science MR. J. H. HARRIS, JR. Mathematics and Science MR. H. J. HAYES Agriculture MISS ELNORA HIGHSMITH English MRS. E. G. HOLMES Mathematics MISS S. B. HOOPER Social Science MRS. D. B. JACKSON Science MRS. L. L. JOHNSON Home Economics MRS. A. C. KING English MISS B. B. LEONARD English MRS. JANET O. LeFLORE Mathematics MRS. A. W. LOFTON Chemistry and General Science MR. W. G. LOWE Social Studies MISS D. L. LYLES Physical Education MR. C. A. McBROOM Tailoring mrs. h. o. McDonald 7th Grade MISS J. B. McIVER French MRS. I. D. MACK Commercial Cooking MR. W. H. MONROE Mathematics MR. J. C. NEWKIRK Industrial Art MR. CARTER W. NEWSOME Mechanical Drawing MRS. EDNA R. NORMAN English MR. B. C. O ' DELL Music MISS I. S. RICHARDSON Reading and Spelling MRS. C. H. ROBINSON English and Speech MR. F. P. ROBINSON Mathematics and Coach MRS. M. F. RUNNELLS 7th Grade MISS D. E. TELFAIR English MR. E. M. TODD Physical Education MRS. I. J. WADE Home Economics MR. R. WALL Social Science MISS F. P. WHITE Librarian MRS. L. S. WILLIAMS English and Family Life Seated, from left to right: Dorothy Durant, Chairman of Special Feature Committee; Roberta Hooper, Art Editor; Alexander Green, Advertisement Committee; Doris Green, Special Feature Committee; Fannie Treadwell, Special Feature Committee; Lela Pierce, Club Editor; Esther Hooper, Class Prophet; Mary Green, Class Historian; Irene Lee, Superlative Com¬ mittee. Standing, from left to right: Thomas Galloway, Photographic Committee; Eunice Kirton, Chairman of Advertisement Committee; Mary Harris, Editor-in-Chief; Carolyn Boone, Superlative Committee; Joanne Roane, Photographic Committee; Irving Fredlaw, Photographic Committee; Stanley Jones, Advertisement Committee; Peggy Genwright, Advertisement Committee; James M. Davis, Advertisement Committee. Not present for Picture: Joyce McDuffie, Special Feature Committee; Eugene Davis, Art Committee. Class Sponsors Mrs. A. C. King Mrs. L. S. Williams Mrs. C. H. Robinson Mr. J. H. Harris, Jr. WILLIE ADDISON, JR. ( Bill ) Ambition--Bank Teller Pet Expression-- And I thank you School Activity--Football ANNIE LORENA ADGER ( Coot ) Ambition--Teacher Pet Expression-- Ooo, Gremlin School Activity--Glee Club, Echo Staff MABLE AIKEN ( Tup ) Ambition--Beautician Pet Expression-- Say What School Activity--Cheer Leader CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH ALSTON ( Scat ) Ambition--Nurse Pet Expression-- Oh! Dear School Activity--Dramatics MAGGIE BAKER ( Shorty ) Ambition--Nurse Pet Expression-- Are you kidding? EMILY BEALON ( Munch ) Ambition--Seamstress Pet Expression— I mean, you know DAN BLOODWORTH ( Little Dutch ) Ambition--Tailor Pet Expression-- Forget It, Dad School Activity--Baseball CAROLYN EDWARDS BOONE ( Cee Bee ) Ambition--Certified Public Accountant Pet Expression-- You ' re definitely out of place School Activity--Glee Club, Crown Scepter DELOISE BOWMAN ( Lowlow ) Ambition--Pianist Pet Expression-- Now Looka ' Here BOYDEN BRANDON ( B. T. ) Ambition--Doctor Pet Expression-- Ain ' t that a drag School Activity--French Club, Glee Club, (Triple Threat--Sports) : MARY ALICE CANTY ( Sister ) Ambition- -Nursing Pet Expression-- Stop it School Activity--N. C. S. I. O. JULIA CARMICHAEL ( Landd ) Ambition--Beautician Pet Expression-- Hush Honey School Activity--French Club JAMES EDWARD CARR ( Chick-A-Dee ) Ambition--Physical Ed. Teacher Pet Expression-- Crazy Digging Man School Activity--Football MYRON CLARK ( The Kid ) Ambition--Air Force Pet Expression-- Oh, Bro School Activity--Football CARL DERRICK BROWN ( Ho-Dash ) Ambition--Physical Ed. Director Pet Expression-- Loose Me Babes School Activity--Football ERNESTINE BROWN ( Stine ) Ambition- -Beautician Pet Expression-- You know it too ATHALIA PATRICIA BROWN ( Pat ) Ambition--Nurse Pet Expression-- Not bad, nice setup GLADYS BRYANT ( Chummy ) Ambition- -Pianist Pet Expression-- Aw, shoot School Activity--N. C. S. I. O. CAROLYN CAMPBELL ( Cat ) Ambition--Beautician Pet Expression-- You know BENJAMIN CANTY ( Benjo ) Ambition--Vocal Music Pet Expression-- Cool it School Activity--Glee Club, Band, Dramatics ESTHER COLLINS ( Dimple ) Ambition--Stenographer Pet Expression-- Can ' t help it School Activity--Dramatic Club, N. C. S. I. O. WILHELMINA CONYERS ( Philander ) Ambition--Taylor Pet Expression-- Go head on School Activity--N. C. S. I. O. , N. H. A. CHARLIE DAVIS ( Chu-Chu ) Ambition- -Doctor Pet Expression-- That ' s it DORIS JEAN DAVIS ( Dotty ) Ambition--Teacher Pet Expression-- And That ' s the Honest Truth School Activity--Crown Scepter EUGENE DAVIS ( Gene ) Ambition--Interior Decorator Pet Expression-- Later Gater School Activity--Football, Glee Club, Baseball, Annual Staff HAROLD BROCK DAVIS Ambition--Electrical Engineer Pet Expression-- I ain ' t gonna be that weak School Activity--French Club, Annual Staff HILDA MARIE DAVIS ( Connie ) Ambition- - WAF Pet Expression-- I wanna ' thank you School Activity--Dramatics Club JAMES MACK DAVIS ( Mr. Personality ) Ambition--M. D. in Air Force Pet Expression-- You Dig Me Kid School Activity--Annual Staff WILLIE BELL DAVIS ( Ricky ) Ambition--Elementary Education School Activity--Cheering Squad HERMAN DAWSON ( Dock ) Ambition--Coach Pet Expression-- Cool it man School Activity--Football, Glee Club FANNIE LOUISE DICKEY Ambition--Nurse Pet Expression-- Don ' t let it sweat you MINDELL DRAINS ( Babes ) Ambition- -Stenographer Pet Expression-- Goodness Gracious School Activity--Dramatics, Annual Staff FRANCES DRAYTON ( Slim ) Ambition--Nurse Pet Expression-- Oh, Brother MARY ELIZABETH DREIGHTON ( Small Fry ) Ambition--Teacher Pet Expression-- Cool it, okay BETTY IRENE DRY ( Giggles ) Ambition--Business Teacher Pet Expression-- Solid Jack School Activity--N. H. A., Glee Club, French Club DOROTHY MAE DURANT ( Dot ) Ambition--Private Secretary Pet Expression-- Don ' t rush me School Activity--Crown Scepter, Glee Club, Annual Staff DORCAS DYSON ( Dottie ) Ambition--Commercial Education Pet Expression-- Oh-Eee School Activity--N. C. S. I. O. GERTHIA EVERETT ( Gert ) Ambition- -Nurse Pet Expression-- Tommy ROBERT EDWARD FLOOD ( Ropo ) Ambition--Instrumental Music Pet Expression-- Hello Sugar School Activity--Band VIRGINIA LEE FOWLER ( Ginger ) Ambition--Commercial Education Pet Expression-- Shute! Man! School Activity--N. C. S. I. O. , Crown Scepter, Cheer Leader CLARENCE FREDLAW Ambition- - Technician Pet Expression-- Just a minute School Activity--N. C. S. I. O. IRVING FREDLAW ( Sleepy ) Ambition--To Succeed Pet Expression-- Oh No School Activity--Annual Staff, U. N. C. S. I. O. THOMAS L. GALLOWAY, III ( Tommy ) Ambition--Bio-Chemist School Activity--Student Council, Dramatic Club, French Club, Crown Scepter PEGGIE GENWRIGHT ( Peg ) Ambition- - Artist Pet Expression-- Everything ' s Copusetic School Activity--Dramatics, N. C. S. I. O. , Annual Staff MILDRED GRADY ( Mill ) Ambition--Seamstress Pet Expression-- I ' m telling you, George DOROTHY LEE GREEN ( Dot ) Ambition- -Teacher Pet Expression-- What you trying to prove? School Activity--Glee Club DORIS GREEN ( Dot ) Ambition--Stenographer Pet Expression-- I ' m telling you, George School Activity--Glee Club, Annual Staff MARY ELIZABETH GREEN ( Shorty ) Ambition--Stenographer Pet Expression-- Oh, No School Activity--French Club, Annual Staff ALEXANDER GREENE, JR. ( Midget ) Ambition--Business Administration Pet Expression-- Keep a cool collar and don ' t worry about it 1 School Activity--French Club, Annual Staff MARY ELIZABETH HALL ( Hips ) Ambition--Beautician Pet Expression-- Don ' t want to hurt anybody School Activity--French Club MARY ELIZABETH HARRIS ( Mary H. ) Ambition- -Psychiatrist Pet Expression-- That ' s off the wall School Activity--Glee Club, Crown Scepter, Annual Staff WOODROW HARVIN ( Book ) Ambition- -Mechanics Pet Expression-- Yea DAISY GERALDINE HAWES ( Sister”) Ambition- -Stenographer Pet Expression-- Great Day MARGARET HERRING ( Marge ) Pet Expression-- What ' s happening? School Activity--Basketball LILLIAN REMELLE HICKS ( Lil ) Ambition- -Doctor Pet Expression-- I ' m telling you BERNICE ELIZABETH HINES Ambition--Stenographer ESTHER HOOPER ( Lena ) Ambition--Teacher Pet Expression-- Are you, for real? School Activity--Crown Scepter, French Club, Annual Staff ROBERTA MAE HOOPER ( Bert ) Ambition- -Singer Pet Expression-- Definitely School Activity--Glee Club, Annual Staff VERA LOIS HOWELL ( Vere ) Ambition--Teacher Pet Expression-- That ' s not fair RICHARD RUDOLPH HOWIE ( Rudie ) Ambition- -Teacher Pet Expression-- Frosty Morn School Activity--Band, French Club, Hi-Y NAOMI LOUISE JAMES ( Squirrel ) Ambition--Nurse Pet Expression-- Get lost School Activity--Dramatics ROBERT ULYSSES JAMES ( Ully ) Ambition--Music School Activity--Band, Basketball VIOLA BEATRICE JAMES ( Bee ) Ambition--Beautician Pet Expression-- Yes, that ' s right LOUISE JENNINGS ( Snooks ) Ambition--Recreational Director Pet Expression-- Oh! my nerve MAMIE RUTH JINWRIGHT ( Tiny ) Ambition- -Nurse Pet Expression-- l ' m sorry School Activity--N. C. S. I. O. BARBARA BERNICE JOHNSON ( Bobby ) Ambition--Interior Decorator Pet Expression-- What is all this? MAMIE MARIE JOHNSON ( Mamie ) Ambition--Commercial Education Pet Expression-- Positively ’ MAXINE JOHNSON ( Mack ) Ambition--Concert Pianist Pet Expression-- ! wanna thank you MARVIN JOHNSON ( Zip ) Ambition- -Doctor Pet Expression-- All right now School Activity--Senior Class Pres. , French Club, N. C. S. I. O. , Annual Staff NEOMI RUTH JOHNSON ( Babe ) Ambition--Secretary Pet Expression-- What you say, Ace? ANASTASIA JONES ( Peaches ) Ambition- -Singer Pet Expression-- You Gremlin School Activity--Glee Club, Crown Scepter, Dramatics, Band, Annual Staff BETTY JEAN JONES ( B. J. ) Ambition--Registered Nurse Pet Expression-- Gee Whilerks School Activity- -Dramatics MILDRED PAULINE JONES ( Brown Eyes ) Ambition--Air Force Pet Expression-- Knock it off kid STANLEY JONES ( Keystano ) Ambition--Baseball player Pet Expression-- Go for broke School Activity--Baseball, Football, Basketball, Annual Staff LINWOOD JOYE ( Lin ) Ambition--Armed Services Pet Expression-- Cool, Breeze EUNICE ELENOR KIRTON ( Unice ) Ambition- -Doctor Pet Expression-- I am not studying you School Activity--Crown Scepter, Annual Staff ELENOR CHRISTINE KNOX ( Elena ) Ambition--Wacs Pet Expression-- Da Buck FLOYD LABOO Ambition--Doctor Pet Expression-- What should I say this time School Activity--French Club ALFRED J. LAWRENCE ( Al ) Ambition- -Electrician Pet Expression-- You can feather me School Activity--N. C. S. I. O. IRENE ANNIE LEE ( Weenie ) Ambition--Social Work Pet Expression-- Sure Kid School Activity--French Club CAROLYN LOCKHART ( Kat ) Ambition--Professional Dancer Pet Expression-- Ain ' t nothing shaking School Activity--Echo Staff, Cheerleader BERNETHA LYDE MARION ELIZABETH LEEMONDS ( Puddie ) Ambition—Typist Pet Expression-- Oh, Lawdy DAVID JAMES MACK ( Skinny boy ) Ambition--Contractor Pet Expression-- ! don ' t like that ROBERT MACK ( Bobby ) Ambition--Doctor Pet Expression-- Frosty Morn School Activity--Band, French Club ANNIE RUTH MARTIN ( Legs ) Ambition- -Nurse Pet Expression-- I ' m telling you School Activity--French Club HARRIET LUCILLE MAULTSBY ( Fats ) Ambition--Nurse Pet Expression-- How about that C. OPHELIA MAULTSBY ( Phelio ) Ambition--Commercial Education Pet Expression-- Figger that out School Activity--Glee Club, N. H. A. DORIS DELORIS McCRAY ( Dot ) Ambition--Social Worker Pet Expression-- Don ' t know what you are talking about JOYCE McDUFFIE ( Teen ) Ambition--Private Secretary Pet Expression-- You ' re strictly wrong School Activity--Crown Scepter, Annual Staff DEARIEO McFADDEN ( Mac ) Ambition--Auto Mechanics Instr. Pet Expression-- ! have got to do it MARGARET McFADDEN ( Dimples ) Ambition--Nurse Pet Express ion-- Well, what do you know WILLENE McFADDEN ( Oswie ) Ambition--Business Manager Pet Expression-- You don ' t know, do you? School Activity--Glee Club, Echo Staff EDITH McINTYRE ( Eve ) Ambition- -Nurse Pet Expression-- Cool it, O. K. EVELENA McINTYRE Ambition--Teacher Pet Expression-- Great Day LOUISE McINTYRE ( Kitten ) Ambition—Secretary Pet Expression-- Oh, really School Activity--N. C. S. I. O. WALTER McKOY ( Walt ) Ambition- - Aviator Pet Expression-- Ah JAMES HENRY McMILLAN ( Big ) Ambition—Civil service worker Pet Expression-- All better ABRAHAM McZEEK ( Zeek ) Ambition- -Engineer Pet Expression-- Great Day School Activity--Glee Club, Football VIRGINIA PAULINE MILLER ( Ginger ) Ambition--Cosmotologist Pet Expression-- No kidding THOMAS OTHINEL MILLS, JR. ( Tommy ) Ambition- -Doctor Pet Expression-- Yea, Man School Activity--Band, Crown Scepter BESSIE FRANKIE MONROE ( Bess ) Ambition--Nurse Pet Expression-- l forgot School Activity--French Club DELORIS MOORE ( Mattie ) Ambition- -Teacher Pet Expression-- Well, child BRODIE MAE MORRIS ( Baby Mae ) Ambition--Stenographer Pet Expression-- Oh Yea! DAVID MORRIS ( Buddy ) Ambition- - Tailor Pet Expression-- I can ' t be that weak School Activity--N. C. S. I. O. EVELYN MORRIS ( Eyes ) Ambition - -Stenographer Pet Expression-- What RUTH MORRIS Ambition--Teacher Pet Expression-- Can ' t fight that GEORGE MURRIL ( Peg ) Ambition--Mason Pet Expression-- Yea GERALDINE MURRIL ( Gerry ) Ambition--Cosmotologist Pet Expression-- Good Lord JAMES E. MURRAY Ambition--Radio technician Pet Expression-- That ' s it School Activity--Football, Baseball, N. C. S. I. O. LUTHA MAE MURPHY ( L. M. ) Ambition- -Dietician Pet Expression-- Oh, Yea School Activity--Dramatic Club MACK NEIL ( Sgt. ) Ambition--Ball Player Pet Expression-- E. S. on everthing School Activity--Football, Baseball, N. C. S. I. ELMA ELAINE NELSON ( Legs ) Ambition--Music Teacher Pet Expression-- Hey, Ole Joe School Activity--French N. H. A. Clubs FLORA EVELYN NEWKIRK ( Bit ) Ambition--Musician Pet Expression-- Have I got any mail yet? School Activity--Glee Club ERNEST NIXON ( Nick ) Ambition--Civil Engineer Pet Expression-- That sounds reasonable School Activity--N. C. S. I. O. ALBERT H. NORMAN ( Bro. ) Ambition--Brick Mason Pet Expression-- What are you going to do there now? School Activity--N. C. S. I. O. ROSA PATTEN ( Pat ) Ambition--Stenographer Pet Expression-- Are you kidding GLADYS VENDETTA PERRY ( Ven ) Ambition--Stenographer Pet Expression-- Gee Whiz School Activity--N. C. S. I. O. LELA MAE PIERCE ( Lee ) Ambition--Beautician Pet ExpresBion-- Are you kidding School Activity--French Club, Annual Staff CHARLIE FRANK POE ( Chuck ) Ambition--Football Coach Pet Expression-- You are so smart School Activity--N. C. S, I. O. BARBARA ANN POLITE ( Bobby ) Ambition--Stenographer Pet Expression-- What is all this? ADOLPH RICHARDS ( Red ) Ambition--Pro Basketball Player Pet Expression-- Can ' t be that weak School Activity--Football, Basketball, Glee Club LILLIAN G. RIPLEY ( Lil ) Ambition--Cos motologist Pet Expression-- You don ' t mean it JOANN MARIE ROANE ( Jo ) Ambition--Pediatrician Pet Expression-- Later School Activity--Crown Scepter, Annual Staff CURTIS ROBINSON ( Curl ) Ambition--Lab Technician Pet Expression— It ' s Okay School Activity--Dramatics, N. C. S. I. O. LULA MAE ROBINSON ( Little Bit ) Ambition--Business Pet Expression-- You don ' t say School Activity--French Club RUBY DELL ROGERS ( Doot ) Ambition--Concert Singer Pet Expression-- Oh, Gone School Activity--Glee Club MARSHA JEAN ROGERS ( Jeanie ) Ambition--Social Worker Pet Expression-- That ' s for sure baby DAVID AMOS ROOKS Ambition--Minister Pet Expression-- I don ' t know School Activity--Chaplain of Sr. Class, Dramatics Club, Glee Club, Male Ensemble, French Club, Athletics Manager CURTIS SAMUEL ( Curl ) Ambition--Pro Basketball Player Pet Expression-- Are you kidding School Activity—Football, Basketball ELIZABETH SANDERS ( Liz ) Ambition--Stenographer Pet Expression-- You aren ' t kidding School Activity--French Club JOSEPH SESSION ( Big Time Session ) Ambition--Pro Baseball Player Pet Expression-- Who told me that School Activity--Football, Baseball, Student Council EVA MAE SHANNON ( E. P. ) Ambition--Cosmotologist Pet Expression-- Not responsible for that EARLINE SHAVERS ( Sneezer ) Ambition- -Teacher Pet Expression-- Fellows School Activity--Dramatics, Crown Scepter, Student Council, Mayor of Student Body LEO SHEPARD ( Shep ) Ambition--Laboratory Technician Pet Expression-- Man, I don ' t know School Activity--Hi-Y, N. C. S. I. O. WILBERT LEE SHEPARD ( Huss ) Ambition--Radio Repairman Pet Expression-- Really School Activity--Baseball ELIZABETH SIDBERRY ( Baby Face ) Ambition--Stenographer Pet Expression-- That ' s real crazy GLORIA JOYCE SIMPSON ( Brown Eyes ) Ambition--Cosmotologist Pet Expression-- Really School Activity--Dramatics WILBUR SLOAN ( Chu-Chu ) Ambition--Plumber Pet Expression-- Easy Dad HANNAH STOKES ( Cookie ) Ambition--Secret ary Pet Expression-- I ' m telling you THELMA LEE TAYLOR ( Tee Tee ) Ambition--Nurse Pet Expression-- Oh, Boy School Activity--Dramatics JOHN THOMAS ( Smokey ) Ambition--Tailor Pet Expression-- Cool it Kid School Activity--N. C. S. I. O. FANNIE BELL TREADWELL ( Stringbean”) Ambition- -Nurse Pet Expression-- Definitely School Activity--Annual Staff JOHNNIE B. VEREEN ( Johnnie B. ) Ambition- - Vocalist Pet Expression-- Baby School Activity--Band CORNELL WADDELL, JR. ( Shell ' s ) Ambition--Dietician Pet Expression-- Take a powder Mack School Activity--Football FREDERICK EUGENE WADDELL ( Fred ) Ambition- -Lawyer Pet Expression-- Oh, Oh HENRIETTA WALKER ( Retta ) Ambition- -Pianist Pet Expression-- Just one moment School Activity--Cheer Leader ANNIE PAULINE WALKER ( Leftie ) Ambition--Nursing School Activity--Glee Club GLADYS LEE WASHINGTON ( G. W. ) Ambition- -Nurse Pet Expression-- Honey Hush MARY LEE WHACK ( Slim ) Ambition- -Beautician Pet Expression-- Honev, child MARY NELL WHITE Ambition--Mortician Pet Expression-- Well, I Declare School Activity--N. H. A. CARL L. WHITTED Ambition--Tailorer Pet Expression-- That ' s it School Activity--N. C. S. I. O. FRANCES WILLIAMS Ambition--Stenographer Pet Expression-- Ain ' t no change WILLIAM H. WINN ( Billy ) Ambition--Physical Ed. Teacher Pet Expression-- Weak For Me JOSEPH WOOD ( Cool Breeze ) Ambition--Physical Ed. Instructor Pet Expression-- Sport School Activity--Football FRED WRIGHT ( Fred ) Ambition--Teacher Pet Expression-- Oh quit it now School Activity--Football, Glee Club, N. C. S. I. O. THE PROM WE GAVE IN MAY, 1952 Who ' s Who Barbara Johnson Louise Jennings Earline Shavers Best Dressed Joseph Session Thomas Galloway Marvin Johnson Louise Jennings Most Athletic Curtis Samuel The Senior Girls Most Likely to Succeed The Senior Boys Earline Shavers Best All Around Boyden Brandon Carolyn Boone Most Intellectual Thomas Mills Doris Davis Most Courteous David Rooks Gerthia Everett Most Dignified James Murray Joyce McDuffie Best Speaker Charles Worthy Mary Harris Most Popular Marvin Johnson Betty Drye Roberta Hooper Wilhelmenia Conyers Best Looking Thomas Galloway James Carr Fred Wright Earline Shavers Best Dancer David Mack Esther Hooper Shyest Alexander Green Ruby Dell Rogers Most Comical Stanley Jones Willie Bell Davis Most Boisterous William Winn Maxine Johnson Grouchiest Irving Fredlow Roberta Hooper Stingiest Benjamin Canty Willene McFadden Biggest Flirt Herman Dawson Joann Roane Most Conceited Johnnie Vereen MISS WILLISTON (second from left) AND HER ATTENDANTS WHO ' S WHO (Cont ' d. ) Emily Bealon Flora Newkirk Anastacia Jones Hannah Stokes Margaret McFadden Pauline Walker Eunice Kirton Deloris Bowman Roberta Hooper Mary Drayton Flora Newkirk Roberta Hooper Doris Davis Eunice Kirton Peggy Genwright Harriet Maultsby Patricia Brown Carolyn Lockhart Anastacia Jones Peggy Genwright Esther Collins Daisy Hawes Roberta Hooper Carolyn Boone Mamie Jinwright Ophelia Maultsby Wilhelmenia Conyers Eunice Kirton Margaret McFadden Virginia Fowler Bernice Hines Pauline Walker Bernice Hines Carolyn Boone Biggest Show-off Most Snobbish Most Temperamental Most Sophisticated Cutest Smile Most Dependable Quietest Tallest Shortest Most Talented Most Ambitious Most Dramatic Most Cheerful Biggest Filibusterer Most Artistic Most Unconcerned Most Studious Most Talkative Most Shapely Best Physique Best Disposition Friendliest Best Personality Cutest Fattest Laziest Clumsiest Most Careless James M. Davis Harold Davis Benjamin Canty Adolph Richard William Winn Woodrow Harvin David Rooks Wilbur Sloan James M. Davis John Thomas Rudolph Howie Johnnie Vereen Thomas Galloway Marvin Johnson David Rooks Stanley Jones William Winn Eugene Davis Curtis Robinson Eugene Davis Myron Clark Robert James 3rd Hour Physics Class Herman Dawson Curtis Samuel Mack Neil Fred Wright David Rooks Abraham McZeek Carl D. Brown Curtis Samuel Moses Super Willie Addison Curtis Samuel Eugene Davis Class Will Wishing not to be too different from those who have gone on before us, and wish¬ ing to share with others the fortunes we have accumulated, and wishing to make progress in the future even greater for our teachers and fellow-students, we the members of the Class of ' 53 wish to make our last will and testament. The Senior Class of ' 53 wishes to leave the faculty of Williston High School an enormous amount of relaxation, so that they can gather enough strength to cope with the incoming Seniors. The Senior Class, as a whole, wishes to leave the Junior Class of ' 52- ' 53 the success the seniors had in overcoming the problems with which they were faced. Roberta Hooper wills her height to Vernistine Carmon. To Gwendolyn Mosely, Dorothy Durant wills her personality and ability, not only to make friends, but to keep them. Doris Davis leaves her shyness to Eleanor Artis. Thomas Galloway leaves his state office in the Hi-Y to Harold Harris. Earline Shavers leaves her leadership ability to Estelle Taylor. Henrietta Walker wills her bow-legs to Vivian Jenkins. Charles Worthy wills his voice to Paul Stokes. To Eleanor Bell, Evelyn Newkirk leaves her position in the Glee Club. Betty Drye leaves her beauty to Shirley Grey. To Barbara Bryant, Ophelia Maultsby leaves her small feet. To Leroy McQueen and James Graham, David Rooks leaves his acting ability. Esther Hooper leaves her scholastic ability to Jean Williams. Joyce McDuffie leaves her seat in physics to Johnny McFadden. Marvin Johnson wills his physique to Roamless Hudson. To Catherine Jones, Emily Bealon leaves her shortness. Boisterousness is willed to Marilyn Drains by Willie B. Davis. To Barbara Bryant and Eliza Baptist, Carolyn Boone and Hannah Stokes will their shapely limbs. Alexander Green wills his shortness to Roosevelt Gregg. Willene McFadden wills her flirting ability to Marion Simpson. To Gwendolyn Mosely, Viola James wills her neatness and poise. To Evelyn Simpson, Eunice Kirton leaves her modesty. Joann Roane leaves her avoirdupois to Harriet Bryant. Rudolph Howie leaves his musical ability to Jerry Taylor. A pleasing personality is willed to Joseph Brimage, by Fred Waddell. Carolyn Lockhart wills her boldness to Marie Barmore. Curtis Samuels leaves his athletic ability to Julius Capers. A seat is left in Typing II for Blanche Hall, by Doris Davis. CLASS WILL (Cont ' d. ) Marion Lemonds leaves her sense of humor to Barbara Campbell. Carolyn Boone wills her state office in the Crown and Scepter Club to Louise Young Elma Nelson leaves her broad smile to Amy Berry. Curtis Samuel and Eugene Davis leave their water pistols to any boy who has nerve enough to shoot them at the girls. Barbara Polite leaves her smile to Blanche Hall. Irene Lee leaves her slimness to Lottie Dry. Johnnie Vereen wills to his kid brother, Reginald Vereen, his sheer luck in finishing the twelfth grade (if he does). Carolyn Lockhart and Annie Adger will their shapely limbs to Jean Williams and Betty McKoy. Doris Green leaves her first soprano voice to anyone who can squeak so high. To anyone who can manage it, Mary Harris leaves her tenor voice. Mendell Drains wills her poodle-cut to Shirley Bland. To James Graham, Joseph Session leaves his know-how to dress. James Murray leaves his big, broad shoulders to John Bellamy. To Kenneth Dickey, Elma Nelson leaves her ability to play the piano. Julia Carmichael wills her personality to Theola Thames. Jean Rogers wills her trim waistline to Eliza Baptist. James M. Davis leaves his amorous affection to the Junior girls. Betty Jones leaves her charming personality to Eliza Baptist. Daisy Hawes wills her typing ability to Lynwood Batts. Harold Davis leaves his sympathy to the coming seniors. To Carrie House, Harriet Maultsby wills her fatness. Eleanor Knox, wills her friendliness to Shirley Granger. Rosa Patten wills her modesty to Marion Simpson. Abraham McZeek wills his position on the foot-ball team to Harry Broughton. Forgive us if we have slighted anyone. The Seniors of 1953 CLASS POEM Williston we ' re leaving you, For further knowledge sought. Our work in your dear walls is thru, The lessons that you taught. We valued every minute here. The work times and the play. Although our time is drawing near, We hate to go away. Our teachers and our friends as well. We now must bid good-bye. But still our hearts with you will dwell, Our friendship will not die. We thank you, dear old Williston, You paved our way so bright. Although our first battle is won. We ' ve just begun to fight. Written by- Anastacia Jones jCibrary Class Mistor y By Mary F. Greene On one beautiful, sunny morning in September a group of Greenies or Freshmen assembled in Williston Industrial auditorium. It was naturally an exuberant group but this morning the excitement of becoming high school students made them unusually noisy and rude. This group was our class. The excitement did not disturb the Principal, Mr. F. J. Rogers, however. He greeted us with a cheery good-morning and in a very business like manner sent us to the various rooms to which we had been assigned. Promptly we organized our various groups so that we could start on our many plans for making our Freshman year a successful one. We determined to take advantage of every opportunity to develop our talents and, therefore, began in¬ vestigating the various clubs and activities. Roberta Hooper, Dorothy Greene, Doris Greene, Charles Worthy, Benjamin Canty, Pauline Walker, and a few more of our classmates began to display their musical talent by becoming members of the Glee Club, which is nationally known for its melodious music. Flora Newkirk, one of the members who joined during her Freshman year, displayed her musical ability, both vocal and instrumental, so well that she was given the job as an assistant to Mrs. O ' Dell and Mr. Chadwell. Curtis Samuel, Joseph Session, Mack Neil, and Alfred Lawrence became members of our athletic squad. As Freshmen, we sponsored a float in the Homecoming Parade , which was highly praised by the spectators of the city and the school. Twelve months later, we had journeyed to the Sophomore class where we reorganized our various classes so we could continue our career. David Rooks, Benjamin Canty, and Charles Worthy discovered that they had talents of actors so they joined the Dramatic Club . We sponsored a beautiful float in this year ' s Homecoming Parade . It was bedecked with a queen and five sophomores who represented various people who are nationally and internationally known for their performance in their respective fields of entertainment. Seeing that this year ' s work was complete, we prepared ourselves to advance to the next phase of our career. At the beginning of our Junior year we had a change in our Principals. Mr. F. J. Rogers, our former Principal was given the job as supervisor of the Negro schools of New Hanover County. Mr. B. T. Washington, who was principal of Williston Primary School, became our new Principal. Every Sophomore wishes to become a Junior so he can participate in the Junior-Senior Prom and we were no different from the others. As Juniors, we met and organized our class. Marvin Johnson was elected President. Under his capable leadership, we participated in many activities of the school. After election, it was time for Homecoming. As usual we entered a beau¬ tiful float in the parade to help make it a memorable one. Thomas O. Mills, Joyce McDuffie, Doris Davis, Thomas Galloway, Mary E. Harris, Eunice Kirton, Dorothy Durant, Carolyn Boone, Esther Hooper, CLASS HISTORY (Cont ' d. ) Anastacia Jones, Earline Shavers, and Lily King had maintained an average from their Freshman year to their Junior year which made them eligible for membership in the Crown and Scepter Club. Some more of our classmates discovered that they had musical talent too. So they joined the Glee Club and Band. Mary Harris, Betty Dry, Elma Nelson, Dorothy Durant, Carolyn Boone, Annie Adger, Willene McFadden, Ruby Rogers, Jean Rogers, David Rooks, Anastacia Jones, Eugene Davis, Charles Worthy and Herman Dawson joined the Glee Club, while Johnnie B. Vereen, Rudolph Howie, Robert Mack, Robert Flood, Thomas Mills, Robert James, and Benjamin Canty became members of our Band, which is known for its sweet melodies, proces¬ sions and marches. May 2nd was the date of the Junior-Senior Prom. It (the Prom) was beautiful. Marvin Johnson, our class president, received much praise for his excellent supervision of the various committees which helped to make the Prom a gala affair. At Williston there is a tradition that the Juniors who are prospective seniors hold the wands bedecked with the senior class colors. Holding these wands on the night of graduation, the juniors precede the seniors in the procession and make an arch under which the seniors pass. As juniors, we followed that custom. At last we came to the pinnacle of our high school career. With some mis¬ givings we began to look back to determine whether or not the things we had done and the courses we had pursued had prepared us to go forward in realizing our ambitions. Early in the year our class elected Marvin Johnson as president to lead us in our senior activities. Betty Drye was elected secretary, Ernestine Brown, assistant secretary, Doris Davis, treasurer, and David Rooks, chaplain. Not long after the election of class officers we were in the midst of selecting a senior girl to be Miss Williston. Ophelia Maultsby, who was the fortunate senior, reigned as a charming and gracious queen for our Homecoming Parade. Her attendants were Misses Wilhelminia Conyers, Barbara Johnson, and Mar¬ garet McFadden. The senior float was also an attraction of the parade and received high praises. In October a group of seniors attended the annual Senior Day at A. T. College, Greensboro, N. C. They expressed themselves as having an enjoyable time with Mrs. C. H. Robinson and Mr. C. L. Bryant, an alumnus of A. T. College as chaperones for the trip. Some of our classmates of the fairer sex had the pleasure of becoming Debutantes sponsored by the Alpha Kappa Alpha sororoty. Now that we are busy with our class annual, class play, commencement exer¬ cises and class night exercises, we realize that we have completed the first phase of our journey toward our ambition. We are grateful to our teachers for their guidance during the years when we were struggling to reach this point to which we have arrived and wish for them life ' s choisest blessings. Class Prophecy There ' s a trace of spring in the air. Everywhere flowers and trees are waking from their winter sleep. About us things are beginning to take definite form. So are the futures of the Willistonians of the Class of ' 53. This feeling makes a prophet wonder about forth-comingevents. My Crystal Ball becons me to take a peek into the futures of my class mates. A scroll is unrolled, on it is the date 1968. The first scene that comes into view seems to be a great mass of red. Now it ' s clearing up and appears to be an imposing brick structure. Inside this structure I see a hall that ' s lined on each side with doors. On one door there ' s a shingle that reads: Joann Roane - Pediatrician . As I glance inside this room I see a woman seated in the waiting room. She had with her three children, all nearly the same in size. Looking closer I see that this woman is Mable Aiken, now Mrs. Mable Davis and the children are her triplets. Farther down the hall Mindell Drains is opening another door. The shingle on this door reads: T. O. Mills--M. D. Inside the office Doris Davis an elementary teacher at Williston, is waiting to see Dr. Mills. Doris is suffering from a heart ailment because she didn ' t marry George Murrill, a mason. A conversation begins between the two women. Miss Davis remarks that Miss Drain ' s hair is done in an exquisitely becoming style. She is told that beau¬ tician Julia Carmichael, Miss Drain ' s special stylist, is the head of a most ef¬ ficient cosmetic staff. My Crystal Ball suddenly turns and now I see a new housing project where young housewives chat over the back fences. Among these housewives is Mrs. Adolph Richard, the former Miss Betty Dry. Suddenly she notices a car go by and thinks-- Well, if it isn ' t Tommy. Mr. Thomas Galloway is much too intent upon getting through the midday traffic to notice anyone. He is going from lunch back to the Lederle Labora¬ tories in New York where he and Charles Worthy are biochemists. Across the street I see Joyce McDuffie, efficient secretary to successful lawyer, Fred Waddell. As my gaze explores New York with its sky scrapers and thousands of citizens, I glimpse a lone G. I. standing on a corner of Wall Street. This G. I. looks puzzled; he is trying to catch the slightly audible murmur that comes from the people along the crowded street. He listens intently and realizes that all the comment is about the famous Singing Trio, Ruby Rogers, Peggy Genwright, and Roberta Hooper, who are just back from a tour of Europe. The puzzled look changes to a smile because this G. I., Floyd LaBoo, remembers that these now famous girls were once class-mates of his and he knew them when_. The Trio ' s business manager is Louise McIntyre. Back in Washington I see Doctors Marvin Johnson and Charlie Davis pause for a minute of refreshment after a most tedious operation at Freedman ' s Hospital. These doctors were assisted by Nurses Harriet Maultsby, Geraldine Murrill and Thelma Taylor. Across the street Interior Decorator Bessie Monroe is seated in a snug little Beauty Shoppe discussing decoration ideas with beautician Lela Pierce. CLASS PROPHECY (Cont ' d. ) In the window of the adjacent shoppe hang three smart suits, designed and tailored by Wilhelmenia Conyers. In the back of the shoppe is Barbara Johnson, one of America ' s Best Dressed Women , being fitted for a very ch ic wardrobe of dresses, suits, coats, and evening apparel. After a topsy turvy scene, my Crystal Ball now points to the inside of a crowded City Hall where Commercial Educator, Mamie Johnson, is being in¬ troduced by Mayor Abraham McZeek. Miss Johnson is preparing to give a lecture. Now Mayor McZeek, on behalf of all the citizens, is praising Social Worker Doris McCray for her splendid work in the city. The steady tip-tap of a typewriter draws my gaze up to a modest little of¬ fice where secretary Elizabeth Sanders busily types the final reports of her boss, Walter McKoy. A big ado up the street is calling the attention of passers-by. I gaze closely and see, at the altar of a little church Annie Ruth Martin and Willie Addison speak their matrimonial vows before Minister, David Rooks. The continuous rush of jumbled phrases lures my glance to a little office where Eleanor Knox, a patient, lies talking on a couch while Psychiatrist Mary Harris takes notes on what she says. The door to Mary ' s office is slightly ajar and Mary raises her eyes from her work just in time to see accountant, Carolyn Boone and stenographer, Mary Greene go by. Carolyn is mentally picturing her forth-coming wedding to Dr. Marvin Johnson. A few scenes later I get a ringside view of a faculty meeting of Dudley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina. Seated at a table are teachers Vera Howell, Ruth Morris, Delores Moore, Charlotte Alston, Curtis Samuel, and Librarian Gerthia Everett. Out on the main highway leading from Greensboro, Electrical Engineer Harold Davis leads a crew of electricians as they prepare to repair a broken power line. In skips, and hops, and jumps across the continent I see here and there Res¬ taurants, owned by Cornell Waddell, a famous chef. A sign in neon on a swank nite club reads: Crooner Johnny Vereen Makes An Appearance; Band Leader Robert Flood and His Trumpeteers Robert Mack, Rudolph Howie, John Thomas and Robert James Will Play While Vocalist Benjamin Canty Sings; Famous Soprano Doris Greene Will Appear on Television. And so on to the West Coast whence we dash off to the Tropic Isle of Honolulu where the celebrated newly weds, the former Miss Pauline Walker and James Murray revel in the beauty of the tropics. Hawaii is a bright and sunny place, says Actress Gloria Simpson. I apply the same adjectives to the futures of the Willistonians of ' 53 that loom so very near. What say, Willistonians, let ' s make this prophetic vision a reality? Esther Hooper Zke {Juniors ‘Junior Class Officers 1952-1953 }rM m m ' %%■ -4 c t: First row (Left to Right) -- Estelle Taylor-Secretary Roosevelt Gregg-President Vernestine Carmon-Asst. Secy. Second row Leroy McQueen --Treasurer Arthur Stokes-Vice President Roamless Hudson-Chaplain ELEVEN-ONE CLASS Left to Right (First Row) Shirley Davis, Thelma Grady, James McAllister, Shirley Webb, Marilyn Drains, Willie Bowden, Mable Laurence, Margaret Toney, Bernice Johnson, (Second Row) Mary Hall, Luther Foyle, Azaler Nixon, Annette Norman, Christine Baker, Alma Gillispie, Martha Taylor, Annie B. Green, Herman Broughton, (Third Row) Mrs. Holmes--Teacher, William Bryant, Samuel McQueen, Evelyn Simpson, Freda Wilson, Norma Lowe , Claretha Pittman, John Henry, (Fourth Row) Norris Sidberry, Joseph Brimage, Robert Cooper, John Taylor, James Goss, James Boney. ELEVEN-TWO CLASS Left to Right (First Row) Geraldine Walker, Valerine Huggins, Edith Daniels, Jacqueline Baldwin, Helen Coakley, Elizabeth Adams, Annie Crowder, Lillian Cromartie, Mary Dixon, Margaret Bailey, (Second Row) Dorothy Sidberry, Annie King, Jessie Mae Perry, Marie Barmore, Juanita Bellamy, Lucille Spicer, Blanchie Hall, Shirley Grainger, Shirley Bland, Betty McKoy, (Third Row) George Mack, William Lockhart, Roland Sneed, James Moore, George Halsey, John Bellamy, Leroy McQueen, Daniel Moore, Paul Stokes, (Fourth Row) Jerry Taylor, Richard Taylor, Harry Barton. ELEVEN-THREE CLASS Left to Right (First Row) Tyler Ford, Jessye Durham, Gwendolyn Davis, Marian Walker, Iris Richardson, Delores Fennell, Louise Young, Vernestine Carmon, Evelyn Robinson, Shirley Gray, Barbara Campbell, Eleanor Bell, (Second Row) Charles Rooks, Kenneth Farmer, Doris Hewett, Amy Berry, Thelma Grady, HelenShaw, Annie Ruth Hyman, Nathan Whitted, Charles Bramlett, (Third Row) Reginald Vereen, Charles Evans, Johnnie McFadden, Roamless Hudson, Eliza Baptist, Lottie Dry, Mary Lou Allen, Carolyn Owens, Shirley Lewis, Harriet Bryant, Harold Harris, (Fourth Row) Ramon Corbett, Roosevelt Gregg, Robert McLaurin, Oneal Russ, James Herring. ELEVEN-FOUR CLASS Left to Right (First Row) John Sketers, Inez Griffin, Viola McBride, Estelle Taylor, Thurba Maultsby, Bernice Patrick, Juanita Bethea, Laurastine Graham. Doris Ballard. Jean Williams. Freddie Marshall. (Second Row) Annie Bell Whitaker, Margaret Smith, Vivian Jenkins, Alice Hansley, Geneva Mickens, Dolores Bryant, Pauline Williams, Barbara Bradshaw, Jannette Robinson, (Third Row) Joseph Walker, Paul McKoy, William Sidberry, James Canty, James Murphy, James Graham, Minnie Lucas, Beulah Green, William Pender, (Fourth Row) McKinley Sidberry, Catherine Jones, Isaiah Thomas. ELEVEN-FIVE CLASS Left to Right (First Row) Gwendolyn Mosley, Eleanor Artis, Delores Williams, Eliza Merrick, Christine Artis, Delores Troy, Amandia Greene, Marva Tisdale, Mary Gardner, James Felder, (Second Row) Sarah Lee, Marian Simpson, Marie Flood, Mable Moore, Christine Greene, Rosa Nix, Mildred Jones, Gladys Dinkins, Lillian Lester, Eleanor McIntyre, (Third Row) Robert Quick, Donald Williams, Arthur Stokes, Richard Irving, Leroy Alford, Thomas Moore, Geraldine Williams, Lloyd Eaddy, McKinley Waters, Thomas Nixon, (Fourth Row) William Moore, Charles Smith, Joseph Robinson. ELEVEN-SIX CLASS Left to Right (First Row) Patricia McKoy, Mable Clay, Athalia V. McKeller, Fannie Gary, Jacqueline Solomon, Dorothy Drayton, Hazel Banneman, Carrie House, Dorothy Hawes, (Second Row) James Banister, WiHie James, Roy Shepard, Ronald Samuel, Joyce Ann Jones, Loubessie Wells, (Third Row) Benton Hill, Andrew Taylor, E. Floyd Murphy, Freddie Spain, Harry Brown. TEN-ONE CLASS Left to Right (First Row) Katie L. Walker, Delores Johnson, Delores Hall, Ruby Grady, Margaret Rouse, Barbara Baldwin, Willie Mae Hawkins, Delores Clarida, Clara Mae McZeek, (Second Row) Ella Joye, Marie Bowens, Beatrice Fullwood, Margie Glaspie, Lee Anna Johnson, Joyce Mills, Alberta Hardy, John Flowers, Reynold Long, (Third Row) Samuel Cogi is, Maxie Dickey, Clayton Bradley, CalvinBethune, Leslie Hands, Joseph Sketers, James Pierce, Raymond Howell, Walter Gause, (Fourth Row) James Bostic, Joseph Johnson, Herbert Durant, Reginold Bowens, Willie Parker, (Not Shown) Judy Freeman, Henry Perry, Robert McGraw, Alexis Johnson, Charles Hill, Stanish Polite, John Graham, Carlton Robinson. mm WT - ' - ' • . ST f ' S?i Hi Iplf ' •’v - I fju- TEN-TWO CLASS Left to Right (First Row) Lawrence Ernett, Cathayre Youman, Kay Frances Boyd, Grace James, Lutitia Jennings, Carey Henry, Wilheimenia House, Geraldine Floyd, B. T. Green, (Second Row) Oliver Genwright, Mildred Fortune, Florean Reaves, Robert Fulton, Mary Wailder, Laruel Smith, Joletha Session, Dorothy Beatty, (Third Row) James Graham, Ronald Marshburn, Charles Goss, Lillie Griffin, Sallie Spann, Barbara Waters, Delores Medlin, (Fourth Row) Robert Sparks, Kenneth Hill, Johnny Toney, Clarence Dickey, Edward Hill, Clarence Tobias, (Not Shown) Franklin Freeman, Charles Best, Charles Hargett, Alfred Gause, William Payne, Robert Robbins, William Streets, Betty Swain, Jannie McMillen, James Boyd. 4 , TEN-THREE CLASS Left to Right (First Row) Delores Johnson, Anna Mae King, Margaret Hill, Annie Doris Pierce, Gloria McGhee, Daisy James, Thelma King, Greeba Murrill, (Second Row) Willie Mae Cannody, Inez Robinson, Jessie Williams, Fannie Joye, Nancy Monroe, Vernora Betts, James Canty, (Third Row) Lawrence McFadden, Prince Thomas, Paul Reaves, Franklin James, Willie Hines, Daniel Waller, Charles Martin. TEN-FOUR CLASS Left to Right (First Row) Willie Mae Martin, Susan Gaymon, Rosa Hill, Shirley Graham, Juanita Johnson, Irene Frink, Daisy Greene, (Second Row) Ethel Fisher, Vivian Russ, Doris Formey, Annie McKeithan, Odessa Brown, Pearline Anderson, (Third Row) Willie Forden, Milton Simpson, James Edward Robinson, Albert Griffin, Neil Drye, Harold Ellis, Richard Jenkins, Dawson Canty, (Fourth Row) William King, Lawrence Bowens, James Robinson, Jr. , Herbert Anderson, Leander Batts. TEN-FIVE CLASS -- Left to Right (First Row) Mary Williams, Irene Canty, Margaret Hargrove, Ida McDuffie, Margaret Watson, Marguerite Marshall, Hazel Wood, Willie Pearl Maultsby, Joan Canty, (Second Row) Robert Murphy, Helen Taylor, Audrey Wade, Carrie McNeil, Curlie Hooper, Mildred Harrell, Lilia Anderson, (Third Row) William Jones, Joseph Wilkins, Willie Thompson, Robert Whitaker, Ward Monroe, Everett McGhee, (Fourth Row) Robert Thompson, Willie McCrae, Charles McGuire, Alfred McDonald, Robert Alford, William Lockhart. TEN-SIX CLASS -- Left to Right (First Row) Delores Galloway, Helena Henry, Helen Rogers, Lucille Graham, Ezradale Bennet, Louise Williams, Margaret Riley, Edna Williams, Zenobia Newton, (Second Row) Oliver Bellamy, David Nixon, Daisey Vereen, Leola McKoy, Louise Southerland, Thelma Cowan, Dorothy Nixon, Sarah Sparks, Delores Faison, Robert Aiken, (Third Ro w) Josephine Warren, Fred Lockhart, Fred Bracy, Annie Andrews, Barbara Robbins, Delores Willis, Judith Owens, Betsy Campbell, Anne Austin, Mattie Herring, (Fourth Row) Delores McKoy, Mary Burnett, Preston Walker, George Cleamons. TEN-SEVEN CLASS -- Left to Right (First Row) Ginger Rogers, Juanita Fennell, Delores Brown, Naomi Irving, Lula Mountgomery, Cathrene Franks, Ruth Rouse, Thornie Gaymon, (Second Row) Samuel Nixon, James Cor¬ bett, Samuel Walker, Julius James, Clifton Durant, Sherman Epps, Louise Fasion, Ester Sellers, (Third Row) John Hawes, Wilbert McBride, William Nixon, Moultrie Brown, George James, Robert Carter, Perry Wright. COMMERCIAL DIETETICS The Williston Echo Staff prepares to publish an issue of the campus pub¬ lication- Ophelia Maultsby Momecoming Jestmties It has been a custom here at Williston, that every year in the midst of our football season, we celebrate our annual homecoming festivities. The enthusiasm of the students and teachers is very high, and we all look with great anticipation toward our homecoming day celebration. The crisp air of the approaching winter tingles the cheeks of the students as they go about their work of putting final touches on their masterpieces commemorating this happy day. Prior to homecoming day, our homecoming queen is selected from among Senior girls chosen by their homerooms to represent them. Election is held throughout the school and the girl so chosen reigns as Queen of Homecoming festivities. She rides a special float in the colorful parade and is the center of attraction. To her, this is a day of happiness never to be forgotten. The other girls who were candidates for the honor serve as attendants and also ride on the float with the queen. All clubs of the school, each section or grade in the school and some organizations of the city sponsor floats, which make a colorful array. The band, with its snappy and expert performers, leads the parade through the downtown and main sections of the city. The excitement runs high. In the evening, our football game is held between our roaring Tigers and a good opponent. During the half-time, the crowning of Miss Williston takes place. Then on with the game. Willistonians feel confident of victory but if we lose, we still feel that we had a good day and everyone leaves in gay spirits. With eager anticipation, we look toward the next year so that we may begin again. By Dorothy M. Durant Cheering Squad Three of the High-Stepping MAJORETTES THE WILLISTON BAND IN ITS NEW UNIFORMS No football game on our own home grounds is complete without the band. Besides performing at the games the band also takes part in community activities, such as, the Christmas Parade and the Azalea Festival in our local community as well as in activities in surrounding communities. The annual concert in the school auditorium is generally anticipated. The band has two main seasons--The March season in which it plays various marches and quick steps, and the Concert season in which it takes up the heavier types of music ranging from classical music to music in the popular vein. Officers - -1952-53 Band Manager-Robert Mack Lieutenant Manager-James L. Moore Financial Secy.-Barbara Bryant Corresponding Secy.-Gwendolyn Mosely Ch. Uniform Comm.-George Halsey Ch. Music Committee-Roland Sneed Not members of the band, but they usually are in front of it -- Parade! Parade! Athletics Zke Zigers FOOTBALL BANQUET -- 1953 The Boosters Club of the Athletic Association was organized in the fall of 1952 to aid the school in carrying out its athletic program. This organization was responsible for the installation of lights on the athletic field, making night football possible on the high school ' s athletic field. At the close of the football season the club held a banquet in honor of the football players. Gold footballs were presented to the outstanding player for the year and to the player that exhibited outstanding sports¬ manship: Namely, Herman Dawson and James Carr. Coaches Robinson and Corbin present award for Sportsmanship to James Carr (left) and an award for Best Ath¬ lete to Herman Dawson (right). Senior Varsity Play ers T No More H. S. Football for these Tigers First row, left to right: Willie Addison, End; Fred Wright, Tackle; Abraham McZeke, Guard; James Carr, Center; Alfred Lawrance, Guard; James Murray, Tackle; Myron Clark, End. Second row, left to right: Mack Neil, End; Carl Brown, Center; Joseph Session, Full-Back; Curtis Samuel, Half-Back; Cornell Waddell, Center; Adolph Richards, Half-Back. Absent from Picture: Eugene Davis, End; Herman Dawson, Tackle, Co-Captain. 1953 SENIOR VARSITY CAGERS 1952 BASEBALL TEAM 1953 J -- V ' s Crown and Scepter Membership in the Crown and Scepter Club requires one to maintain a B average throughout his sophomore year. These honor students must also possess character and leadership. There are twelve members of the senior class in this organization. Officers - -1952-53 President-Mary Harris Vice-President-Earline Shavers Secretary-Carolyn Boone Chaplain-Eunice Kirton ft Crown and Scepter Activities INITIATION OF NEW MEMBERS CLUB VISITORS INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Zkespiatts THESPIANS OF 1952-53 The Dramatic Club annually presents a contest play. The Hurri¬ cane ' s Hill is scheduled for 1953. The club provides much entertain¬ ment for the student body as well as for the community. Mrs. C. H. Robinson is the Directress of the club. Officers - -1952-53 President-Charles Worthy Vice-President-David Rooks Secretary-Bettie Jones Reporter-Esther Collins Keeper of Properties-Charlotte Alston OUR MISS BROOKS -- PRESENTED BY SENIOR CLASS OF 1951-52 The Glee Club, a most popular group at Williston, renders several con¬ certs annually. One is rendered for the patients and personnel of the Marine Hospital at Camp Lejeune, N. C. Several concerts are presented locally for churches, clubs and civic organizations. One very special concert is the one presented each year at Christmas over the coast-to-coast facilities of the Mutual Broadcasting Company. The members of the Glee Club look forward each year to the tour which takes them to many distant cities. Officers for 1952-53 President-Mary Harris Vice-President-Leroy McQueen Secretary-Helen Shaw Assist. Secy.-Ruby Rogers Treasurer-Ophelia Maultsby Sponsors-Mrs. B. Constance O ' Dell Mr. J. H. Chadwell THE GIRLS ' ENSEMBLE THE MALE ENSEMBLE N. C. S. I. O. The letters N. C. S. I. O. stand for North Carolina ' s Students Industrial Organiza¬ tion. The purpose of this club is to encourage a greater interest in trades and handicrafts among industrial students. It also cultivates a friendly and cooperative spirit as well as high scholastic standing among the members. There are three kinds of memberships in this organization; namely, active, as¬ sociate and honorary. Forty members are enrolled in the N. C. S. I. O. at Williston. 1953 Officers President-Leo Shepard Vice-President-Marvin Johnson Secretary-Gladys Perry JUNIOR BOOSTERS The Junior Boosters, consisting of all the members of the Junior Class, was organized in 1952 to boost the athletic activities. The Boosters distinguish themselves by wearing maroon and gold caps. The group assisted in purchasing uniforms for the band and pledged themselves to support all of the football games at Williston. B. B. Ceonard Mi- ! THE HI-Y The Hi-Y Club, a Christian organization for boys is one of the most outstanding clubs at Williston. Its purpose is to encourage clean living and develop leadership ability. An annual state-wide conference is held every year. The 1953 conference was held in Ashville, North Carolina. The officers of the local club are: President-Rudolph Howie Vice-President-Thomas Galloway Recording Secretary-Harold Harris Financial Secretary-Johnnie McFadden Chaplain-Roamless Hudson CHRISTMAS BOXES HI-Y CHRISTMAS PLAY o v y V Activities The N. H. A. Club for young ladies is organized to promote better living in the home. It has prepared many girls for home economy and home activities. New members are always welcomed. A D. O. STUDENT ON THE JOB A TRADE CLASS THE STUDENT COUNCIL IN SESSION nAllC i IT Zke Seniors of ’53 Salute Monor (graduates of Past years Doctor James E. Thomas, M. D. Valedictorian -- 1940 Physician, St. Agnes Hospital, Raleigh, North Carolina. Let this be forcefully affirmed; skin color is no contradiction to attain¬ ment. Miss Rhomeyn Mozelle Simuel Valedictorian -- 1949 Student at Hampton Institute Member of the Hampton Choir and Hampton Players dramatic group. Congratulations! May your future be a bright and happy one! Mrs. Louise Williams Brown Salutatorian — 1938 Teacher -- Berkely, California Was once House Director -- University of Ill. Be proud that you are products of Williston ' s most competent adminis¬ trative staff. Mrs. Margaret Daniels Grady Valedictorian -- 1930 Teacher -- Williston High School 1 South Lincoln Court, City Was graduated from college in three years and two quarters. May I remind you that the ground work for success depends on good health, work habits, manners and consideration for others. Mrs. Katie Davis Goode Salutatorian -- 1931 Teacher Route 1, Box 47, Wilmington Best wishes for continued success in your chosen careers. Miss Barbara Vertelle White Valedictorian -- 1952 Student at West Virginia State College Youth is the time for learning; thus champions start early. Mr. James H. Harris, Jr. Valedictorian -- 1925 Teacher -- Williston Industrial High School You will never be sorry for doing your level best. Miss Erma M. Durant Salutatorian -- 1951 Office Assistant -- Williston High School 1005 Wood Street, City Much success to all of the graduates. Mrs. RoWena A. Jones Salutatorian -- 1934 Secretary -- Williston High School 1223 Queen Street, Wilmington, N. C. Former U. S. Treasury Department Employee Congratulations to you in this your initial success. Mrs. Mildred Story Washington Salutatorian -- 1925 Teacher -- Williston Primary; First woman elected to the Vestry of St. Mark ' s Protestant Episcopal Church; former secretary of local unit of N. C. Teachers Assoc.; reporter for local chapter of Alpha Cappa Sorority. Seniors, may Williston always be proud of you. Mrs . Lucille S. Williams Valedictorian -- 1926 Unusual Experience -- Being a part of Willistonians ' success. Heartiest greetings to a very fine class. Mr. John W. King, Ph. D. Salutatorian -- 1932 Professor of Biology at Morgan State College; Independent investigator Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, Mass. ; Teacher at Williston 1936-44; Listed among American Men of Science and writer of a number of technical papers. Never allow clouds formed by despair, difficulties, and disappointments shadow you from your goals. A group of students at the Wilmington College Center of the Fayetteville State Teachers College, Wilmington, North Carolina. WILMINGTON COLLEGE CENTER of the FAYETTEVILLE STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE Fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Secon¬ dary Schools and the State Department of Public Instruction. Courses leading to the Bachelor ' s Degree in Education and the Class ATeacher ' s Certificate. Scholarships available. Investigate at the director ' s office in the Industrial building. Dr. J. W. Seabrook, President F. J. Rogers, Director f rom Congratulations from MOTOR TRUCK SALES AND SERVICE Your Headquarters 2101 S. 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