Williston High School - Willistonian Yearbook (Wilmington, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1954 volume:

I f t, I ! I -• . � 1 c • u ■■ I ■ i i ' I I I - « i- .1 1 WILLISTONIAN foreword It is an amazing and wonderful truth that, whatever their sta¬ tion in life may be, Willistonians never forget the days they spent at their dear Alma Mater. The prime reason for the publication of this book is to keep green the memories of the days spent at dear Williston, memories of our scholastic accomplishments, memories of the friends we ' ve made, memories of the clubs of which we were members, and memories of many other activities in which we participated. We, the members of the Annual Staff, sincerely hope that this book will serve its purpose in every way possible. K Richard Irving “Dedicatm To Mr. James H. Harris, the class of 1954 fondly dedicates this volume of the Willistonian in appreciation of his valuable assistance and guidance in the preparation of this book. To him we are sincerely grateful. Mr. Harris, a native Wilmingtonian, graduated from W i 11 i s ton as Valedictorian of the class of 1925. Finishing his college work at Hampton Institute, he joined the faculty of Snowhill Institute, Snowhill, Alabama. There he taught science and mathematics. Later he served as principal of Fessenden Academy, Martin, Fla., where he found time to take part in many civic activities. Mr. Harris came to Williston as a teacher of mathematics and Phy- sics in 1950 and now serves as Assistant Principal and as chief adviser to the sttiff of the Willistonian. Mministration My heartiest greetings to the 1954 Seniors of Williston Senior High School, You are honored with being the first class to graduate from the new Senior High School building. You are doing a good job of setting up higji standards of conduct and scholarship as a begiiming of the development of a great in¬ stitution . Even the organization as a senior hi school is in its first year as separate from the junior high school. The customs and esprit de corps you create this year will be a major influence on the future development of the high school, May your future days reflect the training your teachers have given you in that you may render maximum service to your country and your fellow citizens. H. M. Roland H.M. Roland, Superintendent J. C. Roe Vice Chairman U oard of Education Dr. J. T. Hoggard Chairman B. Broadfoot B. A. Laney J. S. Craig O. K. Spencer C. D. Hogue, Sr. Attorney J. O. Xtarahall Bualnesa Manager Mrs. J.C.Birmingham C. D. Hogue, Jr. Attorney We wish to extend our congratulations to the class of 1954 for the publica¬ tion of this beautiful annual. Within its pages are evidence of time and labor given by the staff to bring this volume to completion. We wish to congratulate you further because you are the first class to have the honor of graduating from our new Senior High School. We believe that these honors will stand out as beacons in your life as you leave your Alma Mater. We hope for you a future full of success and that you will always be proud of the fact that you completed your high school education at our beloved school. Sincerely yours, B.T. Washington, Principal James H. Harris, Jr. Assistant Principal Satisfaction comes with the knowledge of a job well done. You, the mem¬ bers of the Class of 1953-54 have a justifiable right to be proud of your publication. The 1954 Willistonian. It has afforded me a great measure of satisfaction to have been associated with you and to have been of some assistance in making your pub¬ lication possible. Continue to strive to complete the many jobs that will face you as you take on the responsibilities of adulthood. The brightness of your future will depend upon your success in the completion of many tasks. F. J. Rogers - - District Principal and Coordinator of College Center The College Center congratulates you on your achievement, and congrat¬ ulates your parents for the encouragement and help which they gave you along the way. Your education has just begun, and it is our hope that, as far as possible, you will continue your study in a school of higher learning. Accordingly, we reminded you that the offerings of this college center are worthy of your consideration. Here at home you may do two years of basic college work and later complete the last two years of your college training at Fayetteville State Teachers College or any other college without examination and as a full- fledged Junior. Eleventh Street view of Auditorium-Gymnasium section of building. MRS. EUNICE BOYKIN English Spanish WILL D. BRYANT Diversified Occupation MRS. ANNA G. BURNETT Commercial RUFUS CAUSER E. ADELBERT CORBIN Physical Education WILLIAM R. FEWELL Woodwork ROBERT]. FLOYD Band MRS. MARGARET D. GRADY Mathematics Guidance MRS. MARGARET G. GREEN Home Economics JAMES W. GREENWOOD, JR. Biology CHATRICK M. HAITHMAN Masonry HARRY J. HAYES Agriculture MISS SADIE B. HOOPER Social Studies College MRS. LYDIA S. HOWIE Biology English MRS. N. J. KEITH U. S. History English Mrs. Annie C. King MRS. ANNIE C. KING English, Latin College MISS BLANCHE B. LEONARD English WILLIAM G. LOWE Social Studies MRS. ALICE W. LOFTON Chem., Biology College MISS DAISY L. LYLES Physical Education MRS. IRENE MACK Commercial Cooking CHARLIE A. MCBROOM Tailoring CARL L. MCCLAIN Auto Mechanics MISS JULIA B. MCIVER French English WALTER H. MONROE Mathematics and Physics MRS. CONSTANCE O’DELL Glee Club Music MRS. CATHERINE ROBINSON English, Speech Drama F. P. ROBINSON Coach Mathematics MRS . BERTHA B. TODD Library MRS. IRIS WADE Home Economics 1953-54 ANNUAL STAFF Seated: Standing: Left Back: Lottie Dry, Gwendolyn Davis, Marian Walker, Delores Fennell, Richard Irving, Editor-in-Chief; Tyler Ford, Fannie Gary, Mary Dixon, Louise Young. Jean Williams, Mary Hall, Geneva Mickens, Bernice Patrick, Barbara Bryant, Johanna Greene, Evelyn Robinson, Carolyn Owens, Eleanor McIntyre, Shirley Lewis, Geraldine Williams, Mildred Jones, Annie Crowder. Joseph Brimage, James Boney, Oneal Russ, Roland Sneed, Robert Toomer. Right Back: William Lockhart, Arthur Stokes. Mrs. A.C. King Mrs. L.S. Williams Mrs. C.H. Robinson Mrs. L.S. Howie IN MEMORIUM In the memory of Catherine Jones, who departed from her classmates on October 19, 1953, to answer the call of God. Catherine, who became our classmate only five years ago, was liked by all and admired for her diligence. As a loyal Willistonian, she spent the last few moments of her life work¬ ing in the interest of her school. Knowing her was one of the pleasant experiences of our school life. Although we cannot see her now, we feel that she is not far away. Alas for him who never sees The stars shine through his cypress-treesi Who, hopeless, lays his dead away. Nor looks to see the breaking day Across the momful marbles play! Who hath not learned, in hours of faith. The truth to flesh and sense unknown. That Life is ever lord of Death, And Love can never lose its ownl ELIZABETH. ADAMS ( Liza ) Ambition- -Cosmetologist Activities--Glee Club, N.C MARY LOU ALLEN Ambition- -Typist Pet Expression-- It ' s all the samd ' Activities--Glee Club, N.H.A., Y-Teens LEROY ALFORD ( Bo ) Ambition- -Salesman Pet Expression-- Later Jack Activity- -N. C .S. I. O. CHRISTINE ARTIS ( Chris ) Ambition- -Nurse Pet Expression-- Dear, dear Activities--Dance Club ELEANOR ARTIS ( El ) Ambition- -Singer Pet Expression-- How yuh doin ' ' Activities--Glee Club, Dramatic Club, French Club MARGARET BAILEY ( Margie ) Ambition- -Teacher Pet Expression-- Un-un, child Activities--Glee Club, Popular music Echo Staff CHRISTINE BAKER ( Chris ) Ambition- -Cosmetologist Pet Expression-- ! don ' t appreciate that Activities--N.H.A., Glee Club MAGGIE BEVERLY BAKER C ' Beve ) Ambition--Beautician Pet Expression-- Hold on, friend Activities--N.H.A,, Y-Teens, Echo Staff JACQUELINE BALDWIN ( Pinky ) Ambition--Nurse Pet Expression-- Honey, hush Activities--N.H.A., Dance Club DORIS BALLARD ( Bopsey ) Ambition--Seamstress Pet Expression-- You ' re really on the kick Activities--N.H.A., Glee Club HAZEL BANNERMAN ( Smiley ) Ambition--Typist Pet Expression--”Honey, hush Activity--Dramatic Club JAMES BANNISTER ( Eamey ) Ambition--Radar Observer Pet Expression-- What ' s this Activity--Band ELIZA BAPTIST ( Liza ) Ambition- -Nurse Pet Expression-- No kidding Activity--Crown Scepter, N.C.S.I.O. CELIA ELIZABETH BEATTY ( Ceil ) Ambition--Stenographer Pet Expression-- Oh, Flossie Activities--Glee Club, Dramatic Club ELEANOR GWLYN BELL ( Belle ) Ambition - -Teacher Pet Expression-- You know it too Activities--Glee Club, French Club, Echo Staff, Crown Scepter JOHN BELLAMY fSkin ) Ambition--Band Director Pet Expression-- Boy, that ' s a nice jive Activities--Band, French Club JUANITA BELLAMY ( Nita ) Ambition- -Nurse Pet Expression-- ! wanna thank you Activities--N.H.A., Glee Club, Dramatics Club AMY BERRY ( Boots ) Ambition--Elementary Teacher Pet Expression-- ' ' Good grief Activities--Glee Club, Crown Scepter JUANITA BETHEA ( Nita ) Ambition--Beautician Pet Expression-- That ' s right Activity-- Dance Club SHIRLEY BLAND ( Shirley B.”) Ambition--Stenographer Pet Expression-- Oh yeah Activity--Glee Club JAMES BONEY ( Brother ) Ambition- -Postmaster Pet Expression-- Something like that Activities--Annual Staff, French Club, Camera Club BARBARA BRADSHAW ( Bobbie ) Ambition--Nurse Pet Expression-- You ' re a pickle Activity--N.H. A. JOSEPH BRIMAGE ( Joey ) Ambition- -Tailor Pet Expression-- Don ' t let your eyes go shopping for your heart Activity--Annual Staff HERMAN BROUGHTON ( Old Dad ) Ambition--Brick Mason Pet Expression-- See you on the beach Activities--Crown Scepter, Annual Staff, and Esquire Club HARRY BROWN ( Pluto ) Ambition--Biology Teacher Pet Expression-- Okay chief Activity--Glee Club, Echo Staff, Pnotography Club BARBARA BRYANT ( Bobbie ) Am bition - - Model Pet Expression-- All right Activities--Band, Crown Scepter, Student Council, French Club, Annual Staff DELORES BRYANT ( Lois ) Ambition- -Business Pet Expression-- Hold on Activity- -Y -Teens HARRIET BRYANT ( Bunny ) Ambition--Business Educator Pet Expression-- Know what Activities--N.C.S.I.O., Y-Teens, Annual Staff WILLIAM BRYANT ( Billy ) Ambition- -Draftsman Pet Expression-- What ' s up. Doc Activities--Hi-Y, Safety Patrol EUGENIA CALDWELL ( Gene ) Ambition--Beautician Pet Expression-- That’s a joke Activity--Dance Group BARBARA CAMBELL ( Slick”) Ambition- -Beautician Pet Expression-- That ' s a joke Activity--Dance Club LILLIAN CROMARTIE ( Little Bit ) Ambition- -Secretary Pet Expression--”! want to thank you Activities--New Homemaker of America f JULIUS CAPERS ( Cape”) Ambition--Expert Driver Pet Expression-- Go head on Activity--Crown Scepter VERNESTINE CARMON ( Vem ) Ambition--Secretary Pet Expression-- Golly, gee, whilikers Activity--N.C .S .1.0. MABLE CLAY ( May ) Ambition--Stenographer Pet Expression-- Really. ' You don ' t mean it Activities--Crown Scepter, Y-Teens, Echo Staff HELEN COAKLEY ( Mutter ) Ambition--Private Detective Pet Expression-- Yeah Activity--N.H. A. ROBERT COOPER ( Sugar ) Ambition--Military Career Pet Expression-- Let’s go, Babs Activities--N.C.S.1.0., Football RAYMOND CORBETT ( Kid Corbett, Jr. ) Ambition- - Engineer Pet Expression-- Don ' t let it sweat cha, kid, cause it might wet ya Activity--N.C.S.I.O. ANNIE RUTH CROWDER ( Charlie Joe ) Ambition--Social Worker Pet Expression-- You know it too Activities--Crown Scepter, Annual Staff GWENDOLYN DAVIS ( Gwen ) Ambition--Teacher Pet Expression-- You ' re so smart Activities--Y-Teens, Dance Club, Echo Staff GLADYS DINKINS Ambition- -Stenographer Pet Expression-- Hold on, friend Activities--N.H. A., Spanish Club, Cheering Squad MARY DIXON ( Wigette ) Ambition- -Stenographer Pet Expression-- Hold on, friend Activities--Annual Staff, Y-Teens SHIRLEY DAVIS ( Shirl ) Ambition- -Beautician Pet Expression-- ! ' !! dig ya later when ya hair gets straighter Activity--Band KENNETH DICKEY ( Kenny Boy ) Ambition--Coach Pet Expression-- Solid, Jack Activities-- Annual Staff, Basketball, Baseball DOROTHY DRAYTON ( Dottie ) Ambition- -Teacher Pet Expression-- Hold on, friend Activities--Crown Scepter, Y-Teens LOTTIE DRY ( Vickie ) Ambition- -Psychiatrist Pet Expression-- You little sinnei;you Activities--Band, Crown Scepter, Echo Staff Annual Staff, Dramatic Club JESSIE DURHAM ( Cuz ) Ambition--Elementary teacher Pet Expression-- You know” Activities--Glee Club, Y-Teens BARBARA EVANS ( Cat ) Ambition- -Stenographer Pet Expression--”! wanna thank you” CHARLES EVANS ( Benjo”) Ambition--Chemist Pet Expression-- What ' s that new dance” Activities--Glee Club, Football KENNETH FARMER ( Haw!; ' ' ) Ambition--Auto Mechanic Pet Expression-- ' ' Say what Activity--Annual Staff JAMES FELDER ( Jimmie ) Ambition--Auto Engineer Pet Expression-- It ' s on the kicks, Mack Activities--N.C.S.I.O., Basketball DELORES FENNELL ( Lois ) Ambition--Pediatrician Pet Expression--”Naye, Babs” Activities--Band, Dramatics Club, Echo Staff Annual Staff MARIE FLOOD Ambition--Lawyer Pet Expression-- You better tell that to the judge, ' cause I don ' t believe it” Activities--Crown Scepter, Y-Teens LUTHER FOGLE ( Ludie”) Ambition--Electrical Engineer Pet Expression-- I ' m a sick man” Activity--Band TYLER FORD Ambition- -Teacher Pet Expression-- Precisely Activities--Glee Club, Male Ensemble EDWARD GORDON ( Ecudow ) Ambition - - Photographer Pet Expression-- Activities - -N. C. S. 1.0. JAMES GLASPIE ( Snickers ) Ambition--Football Coach Pet Expression-- lt ' s all the same Activity--N.C.S. 1.0 US? p FANNIE GARY ( Peaches ) Ambition- -Stenographer Pet Expression-- Don ' t press the issue all the t-i-m-e Activities--Dramatic Club, Annual Staff ALMAGILLISHE ( RLnny ) Ambition - -Nurse Pet Expression-- Are you kidding Activities--Crown Scepter, Dramatic Club, Photography JAMES GOSS ( Ruddie ) Ambition- - Engineer Pet Expression-- Activity--Band THELMA LOUISE GRADY ( Lou ) Ambition--Teacher Pet Expression-- But after all Activity--Band I THELMA RAE GRADY ( Rabbit ) Ambition- -Stenographer Pet Expression-- Now, honey, don ' t tell me Activity--Class Treasurer LAURESTINE GRAHAM Ambition--Musician Pet Expression-- You know that Activities--Band, Dramatic Club, N.H.A. SHIRLEY GRAINGER ( Lena ) Ambition- -Beautician Pet Expression-- Oh yeah Activity - - Y -Teens SHIRLEY ANN GRAY ( Shirl ) Ambition--Nurse Instructor Pet Expression-- You look kind of nice today Activity- -N. C .S. I. O. ALFRED GREEN ( Sunny ) Ambition--Lawyer Pet Expression-- Later gator Activity--N.C .S.I.O. AMANDIA GREEN ( Sweetie ) Ambition- -Nurse Pet Expression-- Ain ' t nothin ' shaking Activity--Y-Teens I ANNIE BELL GREEN ( Belle ) Ambition--Stenographer Pet Expression-- Hey friendl Don ' t get too fam¬ iliar with me Activities--Y-Teens, Glee Club CHRISTINE GREEN ( Chris ) Ambition - -Tailor Pet Expression-- You don ' t say Activity--Dance Club JOHANNA S. GREENE ( Joan ) Ambition- -Beautician Pet Expression-- What are you speaking of” Activities--Annual Staff, Dramatics Club ROOSEVELT GREGG Ambition--Electrical Engineer Pet Expression-- That ain ' t nuttin ' Activities--Pres, of Crown Scepter, Pres, of Senior Class, Band If BLANCHIE HALL ( Liz ) Ambition- -Stenographer Pet Expression-- And 1 fell out Activity- -Y-Teens MARY HALL ( Mae ) Ambition--Pediatric Nurse Pet Expression-- That ' s what they wanna know” Activities--Dance Club, Echo Staff, N.H.A., Annual Staff GEORGE HALSEY ( Horse ) Ambition--Teacher of Instrumental Music Pet Expression-- Pretty nice Activities--Band, French Club ALICE MARIE HANS LEY Ambition--Stenographer Pet Expression--”Don ' t overspot yourself ' Activities--Y-Teens, Business Club HAROLD MILTON HARRIS ( Muscles ) Ambition--Hospital Administrator Pet Expression-- Hi, Baby” Activities--Hi-Y, Band, Crown Scepter, Photography Club DOROTHY HAWES ( Dot ) Ambition--Social Worker Pet Expression-- Hold on Activity- - Y-Teens DORIS HEWETT ( Dotty Gal ) Ambition- ' Concert singer Pet Expression-- That ' s none of your busi¬ ness, dear Activities--Glee Club, Echo Staff, Y-Teens CARRIE HOUSE ( Cal ) Ambition--Professional Nurse Pet Expression-- Pray tell me Activities- -Y-Teens ROAMLESS HUDSON ( Romeo ) Ambition--Medical Doctor Pet Expression-- You got everything Activities--Band, Crown Scepter BARBARA HILL ( Babs ) Ambition--Air Force Pet Expression-- So you do BENTON HILL ( Nugget ) Ambition- - Pet Expression-- Bonjour Chien Activities--Football, Basketball VALERINE HUGGINS ( Val ) Ambition- -Dietitian Pet Expression-- ! wanna thank you Activity--N.H. A. RICHARD JOSEPH IRVING ( Richard ) Ambition- -Pharmacist Pet Expression-- What you say, friend Activities--Band, School Patrol, Echo Staff, Annual Staff VIVIAN JENKINS ( Vivi ) Ambition--Dress Designer Pet Expression-- ' ' Gee, who ' s he Activity--N.H. A. BERNICE JOHNSON ( Neicy ) Ambition- -Beautician Pet Expression-- ! wanna thank you MABLE LAWRENCE ( Nuddie ) Ambition- -Beautician Pet Expression-- And you don ' t mean it Activity--Art Club, Dance Club LILLIAN LESTER ( Jane ) Ambition- -Stenographer Pet Expression-- Honey, hush Activities--Art Club, Dance Club GLORIA JONES ( Bunchie ) Ambition--Nurse Pet Expression-- ! wanna thank you Activities--Dramatics Club, N.H.A., Glee Club MILDRED JONES ( Mil ) Ambition- -Dietitian Pet Expression-- That ' s all right. I ' ll get by Activities--French Club, Y-Teens, Annual Staff SHIRLEY LEWIS ( Zeke ) Ambition - - Psychiatrist Pet Expression-- Chile, lemme tell ya Activities--N.C S .1.0., Cheering Squad, Y-Teens, Oratorical Club, Annual Staff WILLIAM H. LOCKHART ( Lock ) Ambition- -Blueprinter Pet Expression-- All rig t Activities--Band, Annual Staff NORMA LOWE ( Dumpling ) Ambition--Nurse Pet Expression-- Honey, hush Activity--Y-Teen Club MINNIE LUCAS ( Meme ) Ambition--Interior Decorator Pet Expression-- Don’t let it sweat you Activity--N.H. A. JAMES MARLOW ( Tincy Boy ) Ambition - - Doctor Pet Expression-- Honey, hush Activities--Dance Club, N.F.A. THURBA MAULTSBY ( Loggie ) Ambition--Nurse Pet Expression-- Oh gee Activity--N.H. A. GEORGE MACK ( Red Mack ) Ambition--Prof essional Athlete Pet Expression-- Oh yeah Activities--Football, Baseball FREDDIE MARSHALL ( Freddie ) Ambition--Businessman Pet Expression-- Eton ' t lose your cool DAVID McAllister ( Mack ) Ambition- -Tailor Pet Expression-- You know Activity--N. C .S .1.0. JAMES McAllister ( Bobbie ) Ambition--Tailor Pet Expression-- You know me Activity--Band WILLIAM MCEHDNALD ( Sukie ) Ambition--Professional Basketball Player Pet Expression--”What ' s happening Activities--Baseball, Football JOHNNIE McFADDEN ( Slim”) Ambition- -Printer Pet Expression-- What did you say Activities--Crown Scepter, Hi-Y Club, Esquire Club BETTY McKOY ( Lou ) Ambition--Nurse Pet Expression-- Honey, hush” Activity--Y-Teens Club PAUL McKOY ( Buddy ) Ambition--Brick Mason Pet Expression-- Drop it Activity--N.C.S .1.0. THOMAS McGHEE ( Stick ) Ambition - - Tailor Pet Expression--None Activity- -N. C .S. I. O. ELEANOR McIntyre ( Elna ) Ambition - -Stenographer Pet Expression-- Don ' t get too familiar with me, friend Activities--Annual Staff, Y-Teens ROBERT McLAURIN ( Bobby ) Ambition--Brick Mason Pet Expression--”My man Activity--N.C.S .1.0. LEROY McQUEEN Ambition--Lawyer Pet Expression-- See you on the beach Activities--Glee Club, Dramatic Club ELIZA MERRICK ( Fluffy ) Ambition- -Nurse Pet Expression-- Uh-uh chile Activities--Crown Scepter, Y-Teens, Popular Music Club LILA METTERS ( Metros ) Ambition--Air Force Pet Expression-- You ' re crazy Activities--French Spanish Clubs, Echo Staff JAMES MOORE ( Pat ) Ambition - - Prof es sional Instrumentalist Pet Expression-- Now let me tell you” Activities--Band, Crown Scepter, French Club MABLE MOORE ( Peaches ) Ambition--Stenographer Pet Expression-- ' ' Due to the circumstances Activities--Dramatic Club, Dance Club GENEVA MICKENS ( Micky”) Ambition--Florist Pet Expression-- You ' re crazy” Activities--N.H. A., Y-Teens, Annual Staff SARAH MITCHELL ( Mitch ) Ambition--Social Worker Pet Expression-- You ' ve said it Activities--Dramatic Club, Dance Club, Annual Staff GWENDOLYN FAY MOSELY ( Gwenie ) Ambition--Commercial Education Instructor Pet Expression-- That ' s real crazy Activities--Crown Scepter, Band, N.C.S.I.O. PRINCE MOSES ( Skinflint ) Ambition--Radar Engineer Pet Expression-- Hold on here Activities--Band, Crown Scepter WILLIAM MURPHY ( Big Train”) Ambition-- Football Coach Pet Expression-- The train is looking for a track so I can run on down, boss” Activity--Football Team AZALEE NIXON ( Lee”) Ambition—Seamstress Pet Expression-- Not hardly” Activity- -Y -Teens RUTH OLIVER ( Chicken”) Ambition--Private Secretary Pet Expression-- Gee baby, you ' re a drag” Activities--Echo Staff, Y-Teens, Dramatics Club CAROLYN DENISE OWENS ( Cabbie”) Ambition- -Pediatrician Pet Expression-- No kidding” Activities--Glee Club, Crown Scepter, Annual Staff, Echo Staff, Dramatics Club, Treasurer of Student Council THOMAS NIXON ( Tommy”) Ambition--Civil service worker Pet Expression--”It ' s all the same” Activity--Band ANNETTE NORMAN ( Shorty”) Ambition- -Nurse Pet Expression--”! warma thank you” Activities--Y-Teens, Oratorical Club BERNICE PATRICK ( Pat ) Ambition- -Nurse Pet Expression-- Honey you are messed up for good” Activities--Annual Staff, N.H.A. JESSIE BELL PERRY ( Pot”) Ambition- -Beautician Pet Expression-- Are you kidding” Activity--N.C .S .1.0. Page 32 - TOP CLARETHA S. PITTMAN ( Sister ) Ambition- -Stenographer Pet Expression-- Now what ' s right Activities--Y-Teens, Charm Club IRIS RICHARDSON ( Lou ) Ambition--Elementary teacher Pet Expression-- ! want to thank you Activities - -Y-Teens ELMER ROGERS, JR. ( Raphell ) Ambition--Brick Mason Pet Expression-- Hello baby, you know and I know Activities--Annual Staff, Safety Patrol, N.C.S.I.O. GEORGE H. ROLLINSON ( G.H. ) Ambition - - Lawyer Pet Expression-- Too much loving EVELYN ROBINSON ( Shape ) Ambition--Nurse Instructor Pet Expression-- Real-ly Activities--N.C.S.LO., Echo Staff, Crown Scepter, Dramatics, Annual Staff JOSEPH ROBINSON ( Joe ) Ambition--Sign Painter Pet Expression-- Don ' t lose your cool Activities--N.C.S.LO., Safety Patrol CHARLES A. ROOKS ( Rookie ) Ambition- - Architect Pet Expression-- There you go Activities--Echo Staff, School Patrol, Dramatic Club, Student Council, Glee Club Oneal Russ ( Neal ) Ambition--Vocational Agriculture Pet Expression-- Okay Activities--NFA, Dramatics Club, Annual Staff RONALD SAMUELS ( Ronnie ) Ambition- -Engineer Pet Expression-- Crazy man crazy Activities--Football, Sport Manager BESSIE SCOTT Ambition--Nurse Instructor Pet Expression-- So you is, huh DOROTHY SIDBERRY ( Dot ) Ambition- -Stenographer Pet Expression-- Quit your kiddtn’ Activities-- Crown Scepter, Y-Teen, French Club McKINLEY SIDBERRY ( Chip Simmon ) Ambition--Businessman Pet Expression-- Gee whiz Activities--N.C.S. I. O. NORRIS SIDBERRY ( Med ) Ambition--Electrical Engineer Pet Expression-- It ' s all the same Activities--N.C.S. I. O. WILLIAM SIDBERRY ( Tweety ) Ambition - - Aviator Pet Expression-- Seeing is believing Activities--Glee Club, Esquire Club MARIAN SIMPSON ( Peaches ) Ambition - - Mortician Pet Expression-- Honey Hush Activities--N.H. A,, Cheering Squad, Y-Teens JOHN SKETERS ( Sketers ) Ambition--Businessman Pet Expression-- Cool breeze Activity--N.C.S .1.0. CHARLES L. SMITH ( Bubbs ) Ambition- - Auto-Mechanic Pet Expression-- ' ' Too much losing I think” Activities--Football Athletic Club VIRGINIA SMITH ( Jennie ) Ambition- -Stenographer Pet Expression-- Take it easy” Activities--Dance Club Y-Teens ROLAND SNEED Ambition--Music teacher Pet Ex pression-- Blow it out Activity--Band JACQUELINE SOLOMON ( Jack ) Ambition--Professional dancer Pet Expression-- Cool it Activity--Glee Club LUCILLE SPICER ( Cille ) Ambition--Nurse Pet Expression-- It ' s just one of those things Activities--Crown Scepter, Student Council, Y-Teens FREDDIE SPAIN ( Spanish”) Ambition--Brick Mason Pet Expression-- School, the fool Activities--N.C.S.1.0., Basketball EDWARD STANLEY ( Armocer”) Ambition - - Mechanic Pet Expression-- What you say, boop Activities--Hi-Y, Basketball Baseball ARTHUR LEE STOKES ( Art ) Ambition--Constmction engineer Pet Expression-- Hey-Dey, Mama Activities--Hi-Y, Glee Club, Band Annual Staff, Vice Pres, of Senior Class PAUL STOKES ( Buff) Ambition - -Teacher Pet Expression-- Man, that ' s crazy Activities--Glee Club, Spanish Club Andrew Taylor ( The Press ) Ambition--Air Force Pilot Pet Expression-- Ahoy, you landlubbers” JOHN TAYLOR ( Big John ) Ambition--Football Star Pet Expression-- Honey, hush Activity--Intramural Sports RICHARD TAYLOR ( Rich”) Ambition--Air Force Pet Expression-- Now listen, Joe Activities--Hi-Y, Popular Music, Band ESTELLE TAYLOR ( Peaches ) Ambition- -Nurse Pet Expression--”Oh, girl, go head on Activities--N.H.A., Y-Teens, Pres, of Student Body, Secretary of Senior Class JERRY TAYLOR ( Bobby ) Ambition- - Boxer Pet Expression-- Stuff and things like that Activity - - Band ISIAH THOMAS ( Ike ) Ambition--Auto Engineer Pet Expression-- ! figured that Activity- -Basketball MARVA TISDALE ( Little Bit ) Ambition- -Nurse Pet Expression’‘’ ' That ' s part of her charm, she can ' t help it Acttvity--Y-Teens Club MARGARET TONEY ( Marge”) Ambition--Elementary teacher Pet Expression-- That ' s for sure, honey Activities--Y-Teens, N.H.A. ROBERT LEE TOOMER ( Squirk ) Ambition--Football Coach Pet Expression-- Loose me, babies Activities--Football, Basketball, Annual Staff REGINALD VEREEN ( Reggie ) Ambition- -Music Pet Expression-- You can say that again Activity--Intramural Sports GERALDINE WALKER ( Gerald ) Ambition--Music Teacher Pet Expression-- Don ' t let it worry you Activities--Glee Club, Y-Teens MARIAN WALKER ( Kitten ) Ambition--Elementary teacher Pet Expression-- That ' s too much losing Activities--Glee Club, Echo Staff. Y-Teens McKlNLEY WATERS ( Bunch”) Ambition--Mechanical Engineering Activities--Glee Club, Hi-Y Club ANNIE B. WHITAKER ( To-Jo ) Ambition- -Beautician Pet Expression-- Don’t let it sweat you Activity--Art Club DONALD WILLIAMS ( Big Train ) Ambition--Lawyer Pet Expression-- A Kid Activities- -Football GERALDINE WILLIAMS ( Jerry ) Ambition- -Cosmetologist Pet Expression-- That ' s crazy, Jim Activities--Crown and Scepter, Annual Staff JEAN WILLIAMS ( Shorts ) Ambition - - Te acher Pet Expression-- You are wrong and you know that you are wrong Activities--Band, French Club, Annual Staff WILLIE DELORES WILLIAMS ( W.D. ) Ambition - - Nurse Pet Expression-- Not now, potatoes. I ' ll dig you later Activity--Dance Club JUANITA WILLIS ( Nita ) Ambition--Nurse Pet Expression-- Cool it Activities--Band, Y-Teens, N.C.S.I.O FREDA M. WILSON ( Foots ) Ambition - -Stenographer Pet Expression-- Ain ' t cha know it ' Activities--Y-Teens, Glee Club ALVENIA WRIGHT ( Al ) Ambition--Commercial Artist Pet Expression-- Won ' t that freeze you Activities--Art Club, Annual Staff LOUISE YOUNG ( Baby Face ) Ambition--Nurse Instructor Pet Expression-- You ' re crazy Activities--Glee Club, Crown Scepter, Annual Staff The members of the Senior Class take this opportunity to congratulate Clayton Bradley on his effort to further his ed¬ ucation. Congratulations are also extended to all students, teachers, bus drivers, and friends who have helped to make it possible for Clayton to satisfy one of his desires. Who IN THE CLASS OF ’54 Dorothy Sidberry Most Intellectual Roosevelt Gregg Barbara Bryant Best Personality Arthur Stokes Lottie Dry Carolyn Owens Best Disposition Richard Irving William H. Lockhart Gwendolyn Mosley Most Ambitious Roamless Hudson Annie Ruth Crowder Most Dependable O ' Neal Russ Estelle Taylor Most Courteous William Bryant Amy Berry Most Dignified Donald Williams Shirley Lewis Best Speaker Charles Rooks Eleanor Artis Most Popular Robert L. Toomer Sarah Mitchell Friendliest Harold Harris Iris Richardson Most Studious Kenneth Farmer Carolyn Owens Eleanor Artis Most Talented Jerry Taylor Arthur Stokes Barbara Bryant Shirley Gray Elizabeth Adams Best Dressed Harold Harris Edward Gordon Joseph Brimage Norma Lowe Vemesttne Garmon Cutest Leroy McQueen Reginald Vereen Harriet Bryant Fannie Gary Shirley Lewis Neatest Arthur Stokes William Lockhart Robert Cooper Juanita Willis Best Looking Edward Gordon Evelyn Robinson Sarah Mitchell Most Shapely Best Physique George Mack William Murphy Barbara Bryant Eleanor Artis Carolyn Owens Biggest Flirts James Moore Harold M. Harris Robert Toomer Geneva Mickens Most Sophisticated Roland Sneed Eliza Baptist Shirley Bland Alvenia Wright Cutest Smile Jerry Taylor James N. Bannister Thomas Nixon WHO ' S WHO (Continued) Azalee Nixon Marie Flood Barbara Hill Delores Fennell Barbara Campbell Doris Hewett Margeret Toney Mary Hall Evelyn Robinson Shirley Grainger Lottie Dry Christine Artis Gwendolyn Davis Mary Lou Allen Sarah Mitchell Jean Williams Shirley Davis Fannie Gary Thelma L. Grady Alma Gillispie Marion Simpson Jacqueline Baldwin Ruth Oliver Louise Young Jean Williams Mrs. A. C. King’s Homeroom Class Quietest Shyest Most Comical Most Cheerful Best All Around Most Boisterous Grouchiest Stingiest Best Dancer Most Conceited Biggest Show-off Most Snobbish Most Temperamental Tallest Shortest Most Dramatic Biggest Filabusterer Most Artistic Most Unconcerned Fattest Clumsiest Laziest Most Careless Most Talkative James Felder Reginald Vereen James Moore George Halsey Kenneth Dickey William H. Lockart Charles Evans Prince Moses James Moore Raymond Corbett William Murphy Paul Stokes Kenneth Dickey Roosevelt Gregg Joseph Robinson Tyler Ford James McAllister Charles Rooks Luther Fogle James Goss John Bellamy Charles Smith Johnnie McFadden William McDonald Julius Capers The Senior Girls Most Likely to Succeed The Senior Boys WilUstOn 1953-54 Eleanor Artis ' i ' 1 A ' Ai;W§lS?S! ws. SENIOR WILL The Class of ' 54 leaves to the class of 55 its success. Carolyn Owens leaves her spot in the Glee Club to Catherine Yoeman. To Delores Johnson, Lottie Dry wills her position as a majorette. Roosevelt Gregg leaves his height to Naomi Irving. To Zenobia Newton, John Bellamy wills his ability to play solo clarinet. Sarah Mitchell and Lottie Dry leave their shapely limbs to Daisy Vereen and Venora Betts. Jean Williams leaves her shortness to Delores McKay. Harold Harris leaves his spot in the Physics Lab to David Nixon. Herman Broughton dedicates his artistic ability to anyone who can manage it. Delores Fennell leaves her position as Secretary of the Dramatics Club to Robert Aiken. Ronald Samuels wills his ability in geometry to Barbara Robbins. The Government Classes of Mr. Lowe leave him the expression, I wanna thank you! To Sherman Epps, George Mack wills his football uniform. Barbara Bryant leaves her pierced ears to Judith Freeman. To Juanita Fennell, Jean Williams leaves her ability to play the flute. To Judith Owens, Louise Young leaves her dignified look. Bessie Scott leaves to Lethia Timmons, her seat in Mrs. King ' s English Class. Tyler Ford leaves his shyness to Fred Bracy. Robert Toomer leaves his title of play boy to Albert Saunders. Vernestine Cannon wills her secretarial ability to Cassie Drye. Dorothy Drayton wills her bashfulness to Joane Canty. Eleanor Artis wills her correct posture to Josephine Warren. William H. Lockart wills his ability to graduate to his brother Fred Lockhart. Delores Fennell leaves her seat in the clarinet section of the Band to Helena Henry. Jean Williams wills her dignity to Thelma Cowan. Doris Hewett leaves to Naomi Irving, the ability to take a joke. Harold Harris wills his shortness to Clarence Tobias. Arthur Stokes wills to Charles Hargett his ability to make friends and to keep them. To Edmund Edwards, Lottie Dry leaves her broad Smile. Carrie House wills her height to Zenobia Newton. Amy Berry leaves her quietness to Barbara Robbins. SENIOR WILL (Continued) Iris Richardson leaves her pleasing personality to Juanita Fennell. Dorothy Caraway is left a position In the Crown Scepter Club by Barbara Campbell. To Martha Taylor, Mildred Jones wills her neatness. Eliza Merrick wills her vivacity to Ezra Dale Bennett. Geraldine Williams leaves her seat in French class to Daisy Vereen, if she can hold it. To Barbara Waters, Maggie Baker wills her the ability to wear small shoes. Richard Irving leaves James Freeman his thick eyebrows. Joseph Robinson and Raymond Corbett wish to will their hei t to William Streets. Kenneth Farmer wills his ability to obtain a driver ' s license to James Freeman. Barbara Hill wills her ability to type to Juanita Johnson. To Robert Aiken, Amy Berry wills her ability to play the piano. Mable Moore wills her seat in Typing II Class to Kay Francis Boyd. To Daisy Greene, Amandia Greene leaves her seat in Mrs. Williams English Class. Regfinald Vereen wills his dimples to Alexis Johnson. The 12 Class wishes to leave seats in Mrs. King ' s room to the 11 Class. To Barbara Robbins, Gwendolyn Davis wishes to leave her petiteness. To Claretha Anderson, Jessie Durham leaves her seat in Typing II Class. Johanna Greene wills her petiteness to Doris Formey. Herman Broughton wills his bashfulness to William Moore. Eleanor Bell wills her ability to play the piano to Ida McDuffie. Barbara Bryant wills her personality to Josephine Warren. Louise Young wills her sparkling eyes to Josephine Warren. To Carrie Mae McNeil, Eleanor Artis and Barbara Bryant leave their boldness, and ability to flirt successfully. To Joan Canty, Jacqueline Solomon wills her poodle cut. Marion Simpson leaves her cheerleading ability to Jolitha Session. To Annie Randolph, Juanita Bellamy wills her kindness. Evelyn Robinson leaves her ability to stay on the honor roll and her small feet to Carolyn Delores Brown. To Josephine Warren, Celia Beatty leaves her small waistline. To Helena Henry, Lucille Spicer wills her soft voice and her know how to make friends as well as to keep them. Lillian Cromartie wills her smallness to Margaret Smith. Christine Artis wills her heavy eyebrows to Delores Galloway. Marylou Allen leaves her talkativeness to Mozella Huggins. George Halsey wills his musical ability to Calvin Bethune. Joseph Brimage leaves a seat in Mrs. Williams room for Ezra Dale Bennett. Willie Delores Williams wills to Margaret Watson her ability to run for Miss Williston . To James Canty, Johnnie McFadden leaves his seat in the Hi-Y Club and Crown and Scepter Clut SCENE FROM 1953 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM VIEW OF 11th STREET ENTRANCE TO AUDITORIUM AND GYMNASIUM SENIOR CLASS SONG Tune: Danny Boy Words By: William Lockhart Arthur L. Stokes 1 . In the dear halls of our beloved Williston, There is an air of culture that we love. The splendid task that you began four years ago, Is done and so we lift our song above. 2 . In our onward march each step we take with modesty, So earnestly weTl cherish your dear name. Within our hearts we know that our accomplishments. Will either make you proud or bring you shame. Chorus For your great work we give to you our gratitude And for your culture, we give you our hearts. We pledge ourselves to further all your high ideals Dear Williston, Dear Williston, we hate to part. Waiting for Lunch on Senior Day THE GREENSBORO TRIP Saturday, October 3, just before dawn, a group of 64 sleepy seniors assembled at the front of Williston Senior High School to take the trip to Greensboro. Following the arrival of our chaperones, Mr. J. H. Harris and Mrs. L. S. Williams, were two Queen City Trailways. We piled on the buses and seated ourselves according to the roll call. Around 4:45, with everyone in place, we started on our journey. Continuously riding, we saw many thrilling and interesting sights which we had never seen before. Just as we were beginning to enjoy the scenery, we arrived at Fayetteville where we rested. While there, several of us took pictures with our cameras. The trip from Fayetteville to Greensboro was short and exciting, but about 15 minutes of eleven all the girls began making-up and rearranging their hair. We knew then that we would soon arrive at our destination. At eleven o ' clock the buses rolled on the campus of A and T College. Every¬ one rushed to the windows of the buses looking for familiar faces of former Williston graduates. Bernard Wade, Edward Faulk, Major Newkirk, Jean Rogers and the Scar¬ borough sisters were probably the most homesick, for they could hardly wait for the buses to stop. Edward Faulk, a 1952 graduate ably directed us on a most interesting tour of the campus. There were over 5,000 students attending the Senior Day activities from schools some of us had never even heard of before. Therefore, it was necessary that we try as nearly as possible to stay together. Mrs. Williams gave a pass to each student, in order that he might be able to see the football game between The Union Panthers and the A and T Aggies, which was to be played immediately after the concert given by the crack A and T band on the steps of Hallmark Hall. All of us were very proud, for Rudolph Howie, one of our 1953 graduates, played and led a solo in the well known A and T Band. After the game, we were served in the campus dining hall. Everyone ate heart¬ ily because, by then we were quite ready for this meal. Everyone was asked to report to the bus at 6:00, so that we might arrive home before too late. We had lived one day in the largest College for Negroes in America. Carolyn Owens, Lucille Spicer and Armie Ruth Crowder A. T. SENIOR DAY SCENES Some of the other students who also enjoyed Senior Day and saw the Football Game. ' Mr-t Edward Faulk, Class ' 52, now a student at A and T College acted as guide for the Williston Group. On the Bus Class Mist ory It was a very warm day in September, when approximately two hundred fifty fledgling freshmen assembled in the Williston Hig School to await the assignment to various class-rooms. With trepidation, we sat wondering where we would be sent and who our teachers would be. The wait was not long. Soon, a hush fell upon the auditorium and one by one the teachers arose and read the names of pupils who had been assigned them. Some of us were sad because our names were not called with our former classmates and we knew we would be separated. Mr. Rogers, who is now Supervisor of Negro Schools, was our principal then. He gave us some instructions about our new classes and acquainted us with some of the rules of the school. We then passed on to our class-rooms. After school had been in session a few weeks and we had become acclimated, certain ones of the green freshmen began to attract notice be¬ cause of abilities. It was discovered that Leroy McQueen, Shirley Bland, Eleanor Artis, Arthur Stokes, Paul Stokes, and Carolyn Owens were musically inclined and they joined the Glee Club. The band was improved by the addition of about ten new members excluding the other twelve, now fresh¬ men, who joined in the eighth grade. The athletes among us were George Mack, George Locke, William McDonald, John Taylor, and Kenneth Dickey. When the time came for Home-Coming festivities, the freshmen class entered a float that attracted the attention of all who saw the par¬ ade. The year rolled on, final examinations came, and we left for a summer ' s vacation. The next September, those of us who had the courage and fortitude to keep up, entered school with our heads held high and pride in each step as we called ourselves Sophomores. We were greeted by a new principal, Mr. B. T. Washington, who came to us from Williston Primary School, which is now Gregory School. In this year Sarah Mitchell, Leroy McQueen, and Fannie Gary joined the Dramatics Club. It so happened that Fannie Gary and Leroy McQueen had roles in a play Unsuspected Fruit . Mrs. O. B. Ramos organized a dance group in which Alvenia Wright and Leroy McQueen were enthusiastic members. About six more of this group decided to join their musical friends and became members of the band. Among these were Delores Fennell and Laurastine Graham. The members of the sophomore class were just as co-operative as when they were fresh¬ men. Accordingly, when it was time for Home-Coming celebration they worked together and en¬ tered another beautiful float. The Year came to a close, and, mush wiser and certainly more dignified in manners, we looked forward to our Junior Year. We welcomed the re-opening of school, for we were anticipating many exciting events. Early in the year we met and organized ourselves as the Junior Boosters Club having as our pur¬ pose, To boost the morale of our school, to work for all of its activities and particularly to help secure band uniforms. It was indeed fitting that we should do this since a large number of the band members were members of our class. To guide our destinies as Juniors we chose the following officers: President, Roosevelt Gregg; Secretary, Estelle Taylor; Treasurer, Leroy McQueen; and Chaplain, Roamless Hudson. We shall not soon forget the Home-Coming Parade of this year because our float on which we had worked so diligently, stopped on the corner of Front and Dock Streets. All our efforts to start it again were fruitless. The other floats passed us by and left a group of sad disappointed Juniors on the comer, unable to finish the parade. (continued) Class Mist ory (CONTINUED) Richard Irving and Thelma Grady decided they would join the band to develop their musical talent along with Lottie Dry, who thought that her pulchritudinous form made her just rig t for a majorette. Every Junior looks forward to being tapped for membership In the honor society, the Crown and Scepter Club. To us, it was an exceptional honor, for twenty-eight Juniors became members of the Crown and Scepter Club. The Junior-Senior Prom, the highlight of all Junior activities, was held May 15th. The theme was An Evening in Paris . A dark blue sky studded with silver stars and a crescent moon, formed the canopy under which were arranged tables and chairs, reminiscent of the Side Walk Cafes in Gay Paree. This event was a gala affair and will long be remembered. We Juniors looked forward to following Williston ' s Tradition of holding wands bedecked with the Senior ' s colors, to form an arch, under which the graduates would pass in procession. When Commencement night came, we preceded the Seniors and held the wands as usually done by Juniors. This thought came to us, We Juniors of 1953 will pass as graduates under a similar arch in 1954. Again school closed and the summer passed. This year, Mr. Washington greeted us in a new school. Again we came in, organized ourselves and went to work as students should do in a million dollar school, (estima ted cost of building). At our first Senior meeting, Roosevelt Gregg was unanimously re-elected to guide the destinies of the class with Estelle Taylor as Secretary, Harold Harris, Treasurer, and Chaplin, Keimeth Dickey. Estelle Taylor, as President of the student body, has worked hard to build the morale of the students. The Student Council under her leadership secured towels to be used by the teams during games, has made plans to issue a handbook to help pupils entering school for the first time to orient themselves, and has organized the Monitor System. One Saturday in October, a small group of Seniors with Mrs. Williams and Mr. Harris act¬ ing as chaperones, went to Greensboro for the annual Senior Day held at AandT College. Those who went said they enjoyed themselves immensely. The year goes by with all the Seniors participating in all the school activities; however, Lottie Dry holds the distinction of being the only Senior majorette. Now that we have reached the mid-point of our Senior year, we Seniors, both those who will continue our education and those who will not go any further, pause to thank the many teach¬ ers and principals who have taken the time to help us along the way. We deeply appreciate what they have done for us, for without their assistance, we would have not gone thus far. And now, we turn our attention to the class night, the Senior play, and the graduation ex¬ ercises. We are glad to be the first class to be graduated from the new Williston Senior High School. Class Prophecy It is the year 1964, ten years have passed since I left the Williston Senior High School as a sweet girl graduate. Wondering what became of the almost two-hundred graduates, I purchased a ticket to the Metropolitan Opera House, where Eleanor Artis McDonald as Bess was to sing in the opera Porgy and Bess . Mrs. McDonald, the former Eleanor Artis was my classmate. Enjoying the concert, I glanced across the aisle and saw Mildred Jones. I smiled and made it known to her that I wanted to see her. During intermission we met in the lobby and chatted gayly. I was interested to discover from the conversation that she was a dietitian, employed at the Medical Center, a hospital administered by Harold Harris. The head nurse at this hospital was Eliza Baptist. Among the nurses Mildred remem¬ bered seeing at the hospital Bessie Scott, Eliza Merrick, Evelyn Robinson, Marva Tisdale, and Norma Lowe Capers. Mildred told me also that Julius Capers, a famous automobile racer had had an accident and had been admitted to the Medical Center where he was being nursed by his wife, the former Norma Lowe. At the moment, he was recovering rapidly. After the last curtain closed we went backstage to Eleanor ' s dressing room. Here we saw Wil¬ liam McDonald waiting for his wife. William, better known as Billy, is a professional baseball player, pitching for the New York Yankees. Billy also told us that George Mack another graduate of 54 had become a professional baseball player and was playing left field for the Dodgers. While we were con¬ versing with Billy, his wife was being escorted down the corridor with her private secretary, Ruth Oliver. Eleanor was wearing a beautiful gown that had been designed by Vivian Jenkins. We conversed with Eleanor and soon found out that she had had the opportunity to talk with James Moore while she was in Boston. He was leader of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Some of the other members of the orchestra were James Banister, John Bellamy and Prince Moses. Mildred and I bade Billy and Eleanor good-bye. Mildred and I left the opera house and went into the street. We hailed a Sky-view cab and were on our way to my apartment. Mildred, who had been very talkative even during our school days informed me that this large firm was owned by McKinley Waters. Passing the busy streets, we glanced up at a sign that read: McAllister Brothers Tailoring Shop. The suit that Mildred was wearing was made by the McAllister Brothers. Getting out of the cab, we happened to see postmaster James Boney. During the summer months while working in the post office he had come across mail for Gwendolyn Mosley, Jean Williams, Iris Richardson, Eleanor Bell, Amy Berry, and Thelma Grady, who always come here to summer school each year. They all teach at Parker High School in Birmingham. We entered the apartment, Mildred was delighted to know that 1 was owner of Williams House of Beauty. 1 had as my operators Johanna Greene, Shirley Davis, Elizabeth Adams, and Jessie Bell Perry. Mildred was interested to know who designed the building. I told her that William Lockhart had designed it. I also told her that the products I used were prepared by Charles Evans in his chemistry laboratory. Mildred picked up the NEW YORK TIMES and the headlines read: Helen Coakely, private de¬ tective finds clue to the New Bobby Greenlease Kidnap Case. We turned to the Society Page and saw that Mrs. Barbara Bryant Halsey, now a famous French Model, had been in New York to visit her two children when news came that her ex-husband, George had become seriously ill. She flew back from Paris two days ago to be at his bedside. George and Barbara have been separated for five months. He has become a nationally known band leader. On the sports page we read an article about Jerry Taylor, who has become the world ' s greatest boxing champion. Class Prophecy (CONTINUED) Mildred and I went to El Pesa for dinner. There we met Kenneth Farmer, who is the auto engin¬ eer for General Motors. We also met Louise Young and Arthur Stokes, who are now married. They told us that their little boy Arthur, Jr. was being treated by Pediatrician, Carolyn Owens Gordon. They also said that Shirley Lewis and Lottie Dry, our Psychiatrist, were working on Richard Irvin, whose mental ability seemed to be fading away after being editor-in-chief of the 1954 Willistonian. After dinner, Mildred and 1 departed. It seemed as though our day had been most perfect after ten long years away from Williston Senior High School. We had the opportunity of being the first class graduating from there. Geraldine Williams and Mildred Jones mmm ALMA MATER Down deep in our hearts lies a love so strong and true A love for thee, Dear Williston. We cherish thy name and thy precepts too; All our loyalty we give, Dear School, to you (Chorus) Our voices we raise in a song of thy praise. The greatest school under the sun. We ' ll ever adore Alma Mater Dear, Ever lift our praise to you. Dear Williston If ever we falter or if we ever fail. From thee we new courage shall gain; Thy standards uphold when ordeals assail; For we love and honor Williston ' s dear name. Left to Right: (First Row) Judy Freeman, Delores Galloway Geraldine Floyd. (Second Row) Sherman Epps, Barbara Rob¬ bins, Robert Sparks. junior Class Officers 1953-54 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Sherman Epps Robert Sparks Judy Freeman Barbara Robbins Delores Galloway Geraldine Floyd President Vice-President Secretary Assistant Secretary Chaplain Reporter ELEVEN-ONE CLASS -- MISS HOOPER Left to Right: (First Row) Booker T. Green, Nathan Whitted, Samuel Ragins, Joan Canty, Helen Rogers, Margaret Louise Riley, Juanita Fennell, Louise Williams, Geraldine Floyd. (Second Row) Daisy Vereen, Annie Austin, Claretha Anderson, Robert McGraw, Laura Smith, Lawrence Ennett, Robert Aikens, Sarah Sparks, Shirley Jackson. (Third Row) George Cleam- ons, Fred Lockhart, Cassie Drye, Judith Owens, Barbara Robbins, Annie Andrews, Oliver Genwright, Leola McKoy, Ray¬ mond Howell. (Fourth Row) Robert Jones, Deloris McCoy, Herbert Durant, Louis McCants, Sherman Epps, Ward Monroe, Herman Everett. (Fifth Row) Josh Gore, Leon Wilson, Lawrence La Boo. (Not on picture) Fred Bracy, Dorothy Caraway, Carl Moore, Zenobia Newton, Helena Henry. ELEVEN-TWO CLASS -- MRS. LOFTON Left to Right: (First Row) Naomi Irving, Greeba Murriil, Margaret Hargrove, William Streets, Marguerite Marshall, Doro¬ thy Jones, Delores Faison, James Bostic, Ezradale Bennett, Judy Freeman. (Second Row) Margaret Rouse, Thelma Jack- son, Lucille Graham, Joletha Session, Viriam Russ, Marilyn Drains, Thelma Cowan, Louise Southerland, Bunyan Mills. (Third Row) Mattie Herring, Marie Bowens, James Williamson, Lorenza Alford, David Nixon, Curlie Hooper, Mary Burn¬ ette, Charles Goss, Willie Hines. (Fourth Row) Charles Martin, Edward Hill, Kenneth Wallace. (Absent) Albert Saun¬ ders . ELEVEN-THREE CLASS --MR. MONROE Left to Right: (First Row) Willie P. Maultsby, William Jones, Carey Henry, Ida McDuffie, Kay Francis Boyd, Grace James, Shirley Graham, Shirley Webb, Delores Medlin, Margaret Watson, Wilhelmina House, Hazel Woods, Dorothy Beatty. (Second Row) Robert Sparks, Willie McRae, Charles Best, Alfred McDonald, Walter McAllister, Mary Williams, Robert Murphy, Barbara Waters, BettleJohnson, Florean Reaves. (Third Row) Kenneth Hill, Johnny Toney, Deother Melvin, Robert Robbins, Clarence Tobias, William Moore, Thaddeus Moore, Robert Whitaker. ELEVEN-FOUR CLASS -- MR. W. D. LOWE Left to Right; (First Row) Lula Montgomery, Sylira McKeithan, Doris Formey, Samuel Walker, Clayton Hunter, Juanita Johnson, Irene Frink, Thornie Gaymon. (Second Row) William T. Payne, Moultrie Brown, Annie Randolph, Ethel Mae Fisher, Betsy D. Campbell, Louise Faison, Samuel Nixon, Harold Ellis, Ruth Rouse, Oscar Fulton. (Third Row) William King, Milton Simpson, Kenneth Henry, Preston Walker, Willie Forden, James Freeman, Kenneth Waddell, Charles Bram- lett, Jr. (Fourth Row) Ezekiel Robinson, Lawrence Bowens, George James, John Leslie. ELEVEN-FIVE CLASS -- MR. F. P. ROBINSON Left to Right; (First Row) Joyce Mills, Barbara Baldwin, Delores Hall, Oliver Bellamy, Margie Glaspie, Walter Cause, Rosa Robinson, Vivian Johnson, Willie Mae Hawkins. (Second Row) James Graham, Willie Mae Cannady, Delores Johnson, Mozetta Huggins, Clara McZeek, Ruby Grady, Venora Betts, Martha Taylor, Margaret Hill, Anna Mae King. (Third Row) James Murphy, Edward Edmunds, John Flowers, Joseph Johnson, Prince Thomas, Willie Parker, Thomas Murray, Leslie Hands, Delores Galloway, (Fourth Row) Charles Hill, Robert Williams, Lloyd Eaddy, Alexis Johnson, Henry Perry, Joseph Waiker. (Absent) Calvin Bethune, James Lofton, Beatrice Fullwood, Mamie Maxwell, Edna Mae Williams, (Mrs.) Lethia Timmons. ELEVEN-SIX CLASS -- MRS. C. B. ODELL Left to Right: (First Row) Leland Jacobs, Carrie McNeil, Carolyn Brown, Joseph Wilkins, James Canty, Jessie Williams, James Vincent, Gloria McGhee, Lutitia Jennings, Daisy James. (Second Row) Stanish Polite, Daniel Waller, Franklin James, Adolph Dudley, James Bowman, Bobby Basnight, Russel Jackson, Joseph Sketers, Lawrence McFadden. (Not Shown) Robert Thompson, Nancy Monroe, Ivory McDonald. ELEVEN-SEVEN CLASS -- MRS. E. N. BOYKINS Left to Right: (First Row) Robert Grady, William Nixon, Pearline Anderson, Annie D. Pierce, Susan Gaymon, Rosa Hill, Catherine Frink, Daisy Greene, Gladys Beatty. (Second Row) Julius James, Alfred Gause, Charles Hargett, Margaret Smith, Doris Sampson, Doretha Maultsby, Helen Sampson, Albert Griffin, Catherine Yeoman. (Third Row) Robert Carter, Clarence Dickey, Freddie Doe, James Corbett, Harry Barton, Norris McKoy, John Hawes, Everette McGhee. (Fourth Row) Horace Moore, James Robinson, Jr., Leander Batts. (Not Shown) Willie Thompson. CLASS POEM Twelve years we’ve worked so faithfully For that final day to come The day we ' ve long looked forward to, When our diplomas we ' ve won. All through the years we surely knew That many things went wrong, But still we kept our hopes built up. With determination strong. The time has come when there are tears, At our high school journey ' s end; Though sad our hearts in leaving here, We will willingly follow the trend. As we part leaving friends behind And into the world we go, You ' ll live forever in our hearts, Dear School, we love you so. Marva Tisdale OFFICERS OF THE 1953-54 SOPHOMORE CLASS Athalia Bordeaux Russell Rhames Lottie Johnson Gwendolyn Wallace Samuel Bowens President Vice President Secretary Assistant Secretary Treasurer TEN-ONE CLASS -- A. G. BURNETT Left to right: (First Row) Velma Johnson, Margaret Sampson, Pearlie Carmon, Phyllis Lockhart, Gerthenia Jones, Barbara Johnson, Gwendolyn Wallace, Lottie Patrick, Carl Parker. (Second Row) Delores Best, Frederick Sanders, Barbara Hankins, Judson Mills, Minnie Evans, Lillian Williams, Shirley Melvin, Geneva Crosby, Jesse Woods. (Third Row) William Small, Robert McGill, William Sweatt, Phyllis Whitley, Joseph Lawson, Bobra Collins, Kathleen Taylor, Antoinette Fowler. (Fourth Row) Arthalia Bordeaux, William Murray, Leon Walker, Jesse Tyson, Walter Moore. Absent: Alfred Ennett, Stephen Nix, Robert Taylor, Arthur Wade, Dorothy Allen, Angela Spencer, Delores Waddell. TEN-TWO CLASS Left to Right: (First Row) Andrew Boney, Shirley Hewitt, Marian Marshburn, Frances Roland, Eddrena Thompson, Betty McIntyre, Barbara Parker, Creston Greene, Elizabeth Grady. (Second Row) Rudolph Davis, Elizabeth Jackson, James Colt, Bettye Mitchell, Oscar MeKoy, Eugene Green, Lorenzo Davis, Willie Mae Jackson, Eloise Sidberry. (Third Row) Willie Moore, Carolyn Lewis, Charles Southerland, Zackary Davis, James Bell, George Waddell, Hortense McRae, Annie Davis. (Back Row) Charles King, Arthur Stewart, Samuel Bowens, Russell Rhames, William Bostic, Isaiah Johnson. TEN-THREE CLASS -- B. B. LEONARD Left to Right: (First Row) Deloris Woods, Harry Whitted, Mary Stukes, Inez Frazer, Esther Stokes, Lillian Cause, Betty Long, Lillian Davis, Ruth Maultsby, Rejena Bennett, Josie Pierce. (Second Row) James Herring, Joyce Norman, Hazel Sidberry, Lillie Mae Fields, Samuel Lee Jenkins, Geraldine Rouse, Ann Worthy, Woodrow Brown, Walter Green, Joe Lee Green. (Third Row) Adolph Green, William Maddox, Bennard Johnson, James Alford, Thomas Lee Duren, Catherine Morris, Deon Pertall, Willie Frank Harrison. TEN-FOUR CLASS -- M. D. GRADY Left to Right: (First Row) Dorothy McDonald, Gretchen Miller, Deloris Drayton, Bettye Foye, Elsie Fullwood, Lois Bryant, Gloria DeBouse, Nettie Stokes, Lottie Johnson, Jeanette Drayton. (Second Row) Robert Brown, William Monroe, Eliza Hawes, Irene Mullins, Evangeline DeBouse, Dora Lowe, James Nelson, Carolyn Simpson, Marion Buntin, Rolmond Wilson. (Third Row) Lewis Gardner, John Corbett, James Clay, Edith Taylor, Alice Jackson, Eastover Thames, Earl Cheek, Willie Johnson, Joseph Sidberry, Oscar Clay. TEN-FIVE CLASS -- R. CAUSER Left to Right; (First Row) Thelma Monroe, Vemita Grady, Dorothy Grady, Gloria Artis, Mary Collins, Charles Bailey, George Dosier, Janie Baker, Dorothy Bowden, Louise Fulton. (Second Row) Marvin Whitted, Joseph Carpenter, Julia Rob¬ inson, Margaret Reaves, Harold Wade, Lucy Robinson, Robert Morris, Maxie Dickey, Louise Williams, Mable Grady, Elizabeth Murphy. (Third Row) Wolvem Robinson, Joe Hill, Leroy Bethune, William Boney. TEN-SIX CLASS -- N. J. KEITH Left to Right: (First Row) Bernice Wells, Charles McKoy, Rosa Pierce, Pauline Ashford, Carolyn Evans, Henritta McBride, Ida Jones, Lubertha Bosier, Nathaniel Davis, Luther Robinson. (Second Row) Trevia Keith, Lawrence Hall, Herman Rob¬ inson, Luther Johnson, Thomas Patterson, Rufus Cause, James Lewis, Alonza Patten, Catherine Mack, Edward Smith. (Third Row) Russell Willis, Spencer Heyer, Willie Harvey, James Farrior, Nathaniel Windham. TEN-SEVEN CLASS --MR. GREENWOOD Left to Right: (First Row) Marion Bethune, Carrie Wright, Marie Evans, Cephus Kemp, Carlatta Sanders, Jerena Johnson, Deloris Bowman, Geneva Drayton. (Second R ow) William Lockhart, Deloris Pittman, Solomon Robinson, Walter Howard, Leroy Bradshaw, Coral Ripley, Deloris Davis, Ethel Thomas. (Third Row) Elmore Rogers, Arthur Whack, James Wil¬ kins, Alfred Bennett, Annie Ray, Thelma Grady, Parthenia Wright, Ethel Whitaker. (Fourth Row) Wilbur Stukes, Clarence Hall, Arthur Riley. TEN-EIGHT CLASS -- MISS D. L. LYLES Left to Right: (First Row) Ruby Hawes, Mable Galloway, Dora Holliday, Rebecca Toney, Lottie Robinson, Carrie Grissett, Mary Nixon, Willie Eaddy. (Second Row) Ruby Hill, James Pridgen, Willie Vann, John Hankins, Arlee Burney, Harold Wheeler, Hattie Daise, Rudolph Tindall, Willie James. (Third Row) William Snead, Hezekiah Williams, Richard Bell, John McRae, Joseph Corbett, Paul Reaves, Alfred Carr. Absentees: Ode an Adams, Herbert Barber, Alvin Hankins, Roosevelt Plaier, Joshua Pringle, Council Smith, Willie Walker, Alton Wells, Addie Mitchell, Dawson Canty. Mm :4! 5«4S D. O. Sitting, (left to right) -- Harriet Bryant, Gwendolyn Mosley, Evelyn Robinson, Shirley Lewis . Standing, (left to right -- Joseph Robinson, Robert Cooper, John Sketers, Johnnie McFadden, McKinley S idberry. First Row (left to right) -- Judson Mills, George Norman, Samuel Jenkins, Harold Ellis, Walter McAllister, Robert McGrow, James Stanley, Earl Cheeks, Richard Taylor, William Parker. Second Row (left to right) --Mr. Lowe, William Murray, Thomas Duren, Arthur Stokes, Zack Davis, Clarence Redrick, Donald Williams, Robert Sparks, McKiney Waters, James Alfred, Rudolph Tindall. Third Row (left to right) -- Edward Hill, Johnny Toney, Deother Melvin. 1953-54 B. B. LEONARD HI - Y CLUB The Hi-Y Club, a Christian organiza¬ tion for boys, is one of the most outstanding clubs at Williston. Its purpose is to encour¬ age clean living and develop leadership abil¬ ity. OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Chaplain Robert Sparks Richard Taylor Harold Ellis Earl Cheek Dr. J. W. Seabrooks, president of Fayetteville State Teachers College speaks to students of Williston on Hi-Y program. CHRISTMAS BOXES FOR SHUT-INS THE Crown and Scepter club The Crown and Scepter Club is a state affiliated honor society. In Willis- ton this club has increased in membership over the past years, having now a membership of fifty-six. Twenty-eight of these are Juniors and twenty-eight sen¬ iors . To be eligible for membership in this club one must maintain an average of B or above for the first two years of high school. The three cardinal prin¬ ciples of the club are character, scholarship, and service. OFFICERS -- 1953-54 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Chaplain Roosevelt Gregg Harold Harris Lucille Spicer Amy Berry Roamless Hudson The Sponsors are Miss Hooper, Mrs. Boykin and Mr. Harris. CROWN AND SCEPTER CLUB MEMBERS Alford, Lorenzo Anderson, Claretha Andrews, Annie Austin, Ann Baptist, Eliza Bell, Eleanor Bennett, Ezradale Berry, Amy Broughton, Herman Bryant, Barbara Campbell, Barbara Capers, Julius Clay, Mable Cleamons, George Crowder, Annie Drayton, Dorothy Drye, Cassey Dry, Lottie Epps, Sherman Fennell, Juanita Floyd, Geraldine Freeman, Judy Gillispie, Alma Gray, Shirley Gregg, Roosevelt Hall, Delores House, Wilhelmena Harris, Harold Hudson, Roamless Jones, Dorothy Martin, Charles McAllister, Walter McFadden, Johnny McKoy, Delores Merrick, Eliza Monroe, Ward Moore, James Mosley, Gwendolyn Moses, Prince Murrill, Grebba Newton, Zenobia Nixon, David Owens, Carolyn Owens, Judith Riley, Louise Robbins, Barbara Robinson, Evelyn Sidberry, Dorothy Sparks, Robert Sparks, Sarah Spicer, Lucille Vereen, Daisy Williams, Geraldine Williams, Louise Young, Louise Juniors portray characters from books as they go through the initiation program. SPRING SOCIAL 1953 ii «,f Y - TEENS First Row (Left to right) -- Helen Sampson, Mable Clay, Mable Lawrence, Virginia Smith, Susan Gaymon, Edna Williams, Shirley Davis, Gladys Beatty. Second Row Catherine Morris, Mary Burnett, Margaret Smith, Rosa Hill, Jeanette Drayton, Bettie McKoy, Mary Dixon, Amandia Green, Iris Richardson, Marie Flood. Third Row Marva Tisdale, Thelma Jackson, Bettie Johnson, Dorothy Sidberry, Claretha Pittman, Annette Norman, Mrs. L. S. Howie, Mrs. L. S. Williams. Fourth Row Shirley Grainger, Laura Smith, Dorothy Hawes, Blanchie Hall, Lula Montgomery, Fifth Row Ethel Fisher, Carrie House, Lucy Robinson, Irene Mullins, Louise Faison, Doris Sampson. You might not be able to see them, but these are the members of THE DANCE GROUP AT PRACTICE WILLISTON BAND 1954 George Halsey James Moore Gwendolyn Mosely Delores Hall Luther Fogle Prince Moses OFFICERS - Band Manager Lieutenant Manager Financial Secretary Corresponding Secretary Public Relations Chairman Assistant Public Relations f- ' l DRUM MAJOR AND MAJORETTES Among the top ranking high school musical organizations in North Carolina, is Williston ' s Band. The Band, which has appeared favorably in competition with other high school bands through-out the state, represents the school in local civic activities and in ac¬ tivities of the surrounding communities. There are two musical seasons of the band: the march sea¬ son and the concert season. During the march season the forty-eight playing members, the drum major, and eight majorettes concentrate on marches and the execution of formations. Music during the con¬ cert season is more formal. The fifty members of the concert band play classical, semi-classical, and popular numbers. The band is well equipped and boasts of a variety of instru¬ ments . Zhespms Front Row (Left to right) -- Carl Moore, George Norman, Christine Artis, Laurstine Graham, Carlotta Sanders, Louise Riley, Charles Rooks, Louise Young, Delores Fennell, Johanna Greene, Fannie Gary, Eliza Merrick, Fred Lockhart, Robert Sparks. Second Row (Left to right) -- Annie Randolph, Leola McKoy, Betsy Campbell, Hazel Bannerman, Ruth Oliver, Mattie Herring, Ann Austin, Laurence Ennett, Eleanor Artis, Annie Andrews, Lottie Dry, Gloria Jones, Betty McIntyre, Mrs. Robinson. Third Row (Left to right) -- Kenneth Waddell, George Cleamons, Leroy McQueen, Daisy Vereen, Judith Owens, Fred Bracy, Carolyn Owens, and Barbara Robbins. ENJOYING A PLAY ILE (Oil) ft Seated (Left to right) -- Alma Gillispie, Mildred Jones, Reba Murrill, Barbara Campbell, Daisy Vereen, Dorothy Jones, Zenobia Newton, Betty Johnson, Helen Coakley. Standing (Left to right) -- Charles Rooks, William Jones, Harold Harris, Harry Brown, Joseph Robinson, Robert Sparks, John Corbett, Tyler Ford. THE NEWLY ORGANIZED DEBATING CLUB Front Row (Left to Right) -- Pearlie Mae Garmon, Anglea Spencer, Shirley Hewett, James Marlow, Doris Hewett, Geneva Mickens, Tyler Ford, Sarah Sparks. Second Row(Left to Right) -- Mr. William Lowe, Joseph Brimage, Arthur Stokes, McKinley Waters, Richard Taylor, Kenneth Farmer, Bernard Johnson. Zhe (jUe Club The Glee Club, a most popular and versatile group at Williston, renders several concerts annually. Among the annual concerts are those given for the entertainment of the patients and personnel of the Marine Hospital at Camp Lejeune and the annual Christmas concert over the coast-to-coast facilities of the Mutual Broadcasting Company. The club sings also for civic organizations, clubs, and churches. This year the members of the Glee Club are happy to be outfitted with new robes, to be the first to use the music room and to sing by the music of the new piano. The members of the Glee Club look forward to a happy and prosperous year rendering their service to the local and distant communities. OFFICERS FOR 1953-54 President Vice President Secretary Assistant Secretary Treasurer Sponsor Arthur Stokes Willie Thompson Doris Hewett Louise Young Carolyn Owens Mrs. B. Constance O ' Dell TENNIS CLUB N. H. A. INTRA-MURAL CLUB . ' W ' XvWW FOOTBALL SQUAD 1953-54 FOOTBALL Willistonians will long remember the hardships and the bitter disappointment the foot¬ ball team faced in trying to bring the 1954 Championship to our school. The boys played some very rugged games and were complimented on the splendid sports¬ manship they displayed, but they were not so successful with their opponents as they have been in former years. May the team of 1955 be successful in bringing the championship of the state to our Dear Williston . F. P. ROBINSON and E. A. CORBIN COACHES Seniors of the 1953-54 FOOTBALL Squad No. 41 Donald Williams, Guard No. 34 William Murphy, Tackle No. 66 Ronald Samuels, Center No. 40 Charles Smith, Guard No. 33 Charles Evans, End No. 35 John Taylor, Center No. 20 No. 36 Robert Cooper, End Benton Hill, Tackle Not Shown - Robert Toomer, Fullback George Mack, Half-back 13Q CQ U pci 14 ; Hi] Superintendent H.M. Roland and a friend visit Home Economics Table Setting Contest. OUR NEW SCHOOL y , j.- ■Vi- ; THE WINNING TABLE MISS WILLISTON and her Attendants Left to right -- Jean Williams, Sarah Mitchell, Eleanor Artis ( Miss Williston ) Estelle Taylor (Student Council President), Willie Delores Williams, Fannie Gary. ii SOCIAL SCIENCE P. T. A. IN SESSION STUDENTS OF THE WILMINGTON COLLEGE CENTER THE WILMINGTON COLLEGE CENTER OF THE FAYETTEVILLE STATE TEACHERS C OLLEGE was begun in 1946 primarily for Veterans who desired a college education, but were unable to attend the college at Fayetteville. At that time most colleges were overcrowded. However, such a situation does not now exist. Attendance at the local college has proved that the college serves a definite local need. The enrollment has greatly increased and the staff meets all requirements of the State and the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The curriculum is so constructed as to afford basic courses, similar to, or identical to those offered at almost all institutions of higher learning in the first and second years, or Junior College level. Persons completing these courses receive in total 90 quarter hours credit, which will admit them to Junior Classification at the college or at other institutions. Students, other than veterans, are permitted to attend as long as they meet the pre-requisites to entrance. The recommended normal course load for students is 15 quarter hours per quarter. Twenty hours, or four courses per quarter, may be carried with the special permission of the Director. THE FAYETTEVILLE STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE is accredited Class A by the Sou¬ thern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by the North Carolina State Board of Education. REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE ADVERTISED IN THIS EDITION OF THE WILLISTONIAN SENIOR CLASS ADVERTISING COMMITTEE GAS - OIL - TIRES - LUBRICATION Phone 5476 RED CROSS HOME SHELL SERVICE FURNITURE COMPANY 6th Red Cross Sts. Dial 3-4137 Furniture For The Home 23 Market St. Wilmington, North Carolina Wilmington, N. C. Washing - Flats Fixed IDEAL PLUMBING CO. READ Plumbing and Heating Contractors THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL Ideal Rumbing Ideal Heating YOUR NEWSPAPER Ideal Repair Service Phones: Day 7292 - Night 7450 T. C. JERVAY, Class 32 Publisher 126-130 So. Front St. Wilmington, N. C. NATHANS Congratulations and Best Wishes For Success To The 1954 Graduating Class FOR STYLE, QUALITY, FIT AND PRICE SHOP AT Family Credit Clothiers Ciuiiwici4 22 So. Front St. Phone 7411 125 No. Front St. Wilmington, N. C. Telephone 7422 ' P ' lJJlIL Say it With Flowers Say it With Ours Fine Furniture Means Fine Living FENNELL’S 21 South Front Street FLOWER SHOP Dial 22638 Flowers For All Occasions 106 South 13th St. Dial 2-2744 COMPLIMENTS IDEAL LAUNDRY DRY CLEANERS RUG CLEANERS Front and Orange Streets Wilmington, N. C. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’54 from BRUCE and DAN CAMERON Where the Promise is Performed COASTAL MOTORS, INC. Cadillac - Oldsmobile Sales - Service Wilmington, N. C. 11th and Market Streets Dial 3-2421 COMPLIMENTS KEY MOTOR COMPANY Your Chrysler Plymouth Dealer 721 South 17th Street Phone 3-4626 Compliments Compliments O. E. DURANT PEERLESS CLEANERS Ship Chandler Water Market Sts. Compliments Phone 4232 704 North Fourth Street Congratulations MATTOCKS SWEET SHOP and GROCERY SOUTHERLAND SEAFOOD Fresh Seafood 603 South 9th St. Phone 3-9148 804 Castle Street Phone 3274 Best Wishes From Exquisite Jewelry MIKE Friendly Credit Bulova Watches WILMINGTON STANLEY’S JEWELERS GENERAL STORE 807 Red Cross Street Phone 9212 5 N. Front St. Phone 4095 Compliment s Greetings From SAUNDERS DRUG STORE 116 North Front Street Dial 9649 Wilmington, N. C. Compliments Compliments O’CROWLEY’S CHESTNUT CLEANERS. INC. MOTOR SERVICE Wilmington, N. C. Sixth and Campbell Streets Telephones 2-3878 and 4790 RECORDS - RECORDS - RECORDS Bargains in Dial 5643 Rhythm - Blues - Spirituals Real Estate WREDE’S RADIO R. F. LEE TELEVISION SERVICE Finest Guaranteed Service On REAL ESTATE Radios, Record Players and Television Any Make or Model - Expert TV Installations Dial 6857 Sooner You Plan Your Future... Greater Your Future Will Be 1001 No. 4th St. Wilmington, N. C. 714 So. 7th St. Wilmington, N. C. SAVINGS AND LOAN CfjrJOCi Or Where the Clock Chimes 112 Princess Street Compliments CLUB 801 and CASINO STORE HOURS OPEN TILL 7 P M. Every Night Except Friday and Saturday TILL 9 P. M. Phone 4380 Your Credit is Good Pick-up and Delivery Phone 3-1537 BOB’S CREDIT CLOTHIERS HEDOUIST RADIO TELEVISION SERVICE Guaranteed Service On All Makes 709 1 2 No. Fourth Street Wilmington, N. C. 511 North Fourth Street Wilmington, N. C. GEORGE’S FOOD STORE OVERTON’S Choice Meats and Vegatables Groceries - Meats - Produce Fancy and Staple Groceries Full Line Frozen Foods Phone 2-2686 911 No. 4th Street 901 N. 4th St. Phones 9645 9646 Wilmington, N. C. ED. FLEISHMAN BROS. Congratulations Men’s Wear Reed ' s for Diamonds 223 North Front Street Phone 7932 Wilmington, N. C. Quality at Reasonable Prices Compliments HUFHAM’S VERNON’S GROCERY CREDIT CLOTHIERS FOR THE MEN... Suits - Slacks - Sport Shirts Meats and Groceries Shirts - Hats - Shoes Boy ' s Suits FOR THE LADIES GIRLS... Dresses - Toppers - Suits Skirts - Blouses 712 Castle Street Wilmington, N. C. 105 So. Front St. Phone 3-4371 for POWELL’S CAFE The Home of Good Food Private Dining 108 North Fro nt Street Wilmington, N. C. Dial 9201 Phone 2-3267 1207 Dawson Street Wilmington, N. C. AUTO PARTS ACCESSORY COMPANY CAISON BROS. Wholesale Automotive Parts LAUNDRY Locksmith and Machine Shop Service and DRY CLEANERS 19-21 North Second Street Wilmington, N. C. Local Linen Service Thirteenth and Dawson Streets Phones: Office 7277 2-0538 Wilmington, N. C. Compliments E. S. PIVER SON MAYFLOWER CAFE Regular Dinner - Steaks - Chops ROOFING Sandwiches - Beverages 800 So. 17th Street Dial 5929 Mrs. Elrie Sneed Jackson - Owner 8 Market Street Phone 9135 Compliments Congratulations Class of ’54 From FRENCH X DEPARTMENT STORE RADIO COMPANY 15 South Front Street LEED’S MEN’S SHOP C. C. GRISSOM SON S portswear Wheel Alignment and Balancing for M. A Men and Boys 1313 Castle Street Corner Front and Market Streets Wilmington, N. C. COOD LUCK NORTH SMITH Your Premium Coal and ESSO Fuel (Ml Dealer Dial 4 4 8 6 Compliments Dial 2-1653 Pick-up and Delivery Of A J CLEANERS JACOBI’S 2 Hour Odorless Cleaning SUPPLY COMPANY Alterations and Repairs 512 McRae Street Wilmington, N. C. Compliments Compliments MANNIE’S CUT RATE f j 919 Dawson Street Phone 6709 WE DELIVER Ice Cream and Milk Company Dial 7645 CARMON’S GARAGE MACK’S TAXI SERVICE STATION D. W. Carmon, Manager For Dependable Service General Repair Work - Motor Tune Up 520 No. 7th St. Wilmington, N. C. 817 So. 13th Street Dial 2-3350 Wilmington, N. C. The Family Department Store Congratulates the Class of ' 54 4 WAYS TO SHOP Cash Lay-Away Credit Budget SHOP ALL FIVE FLOORS Kkclexj ' Tailciina Co. CUSTOM TAILORS We Carry The Largest and Most Complete Line Oi Woolens In The South e WE SELL WOOLENS BY THE YARD e Alterations, Repairs and Re-weaving By Expert Male Tailors PRICES REASONABLE Best Wishes and Congratulations To Out Good Friends and Neigjibors AY’S FIVE TEN 606 Castle St. Phone 6102 Compliments JEWELERS - SILVERSMITHS Front Market Sts. WILMINGTON, N. C. WILMINGTON ' S FINEST JEWELERS Compliments of THE COCA COLA BOTTLING WORKS INC. 921 Princess Street 109 Chestnut Street Wilmington, N. C. REMEMBER - LaMODE on Clothes is like Sterling on Silver Compliments COASTAL OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. Authorized Remington Agency Typewriters and Adding Machines Electric and Manual School and Office Supplies 25 N. 2nd Street Dial 3-3555 Compliments FREEMAN SHOE COMPANY oes that 24 N. Front Street Phone 7036 Wilmington, N. C. We Are Not Just Talking When We Say We Can Fix Them Bring your Shoes to SAMPSON WADDELL 1107 Castle Street Phone 2-9462 Pick-up and Delivery Service KONIG HARDWARE COMPANY Paints - Oils and Plumbing Supplies 913 N. 4th Street Dial 7848 WILMINGTON, N. C. Compliments Compliments CROSS SEED COMPANY PEOPLES FURNITURE COMPANY 12 Market Street 416 North Front Street Phone 6868 Quality Furniture For Less Congratulations Graduates II FLOWERS CITY CAFE METAL WORKS Auto Radiator Repairing Roofing, Warm Air Heating, Sheet Metal Work 520 Nbcon Street R. W. Smith, Manager Mrs. Nick Koutroulias Mrs. Evelyn Stasios 15 No. 2nd Street Phones 2-3556 2-8473 E. P. MOORE DIAMONDS WATCHES CHINA CRYSTAL Sterling hf International Plumbing Contractor Wallace.. .Stleff.. .Towel Lunt.. .Reed and Barton Heirloom... Graham Plumbing and Repairs That Satisfy 1116 Rankin Street Dial 2-3507 If it ' s from Klngoff ' s, it ' s Guaranteed Compliments CROSBY’S SHOEMAKERS INC. TAXI Office Supplies rmd Equipment Greeting Cards - Stationery Gifts - Picture Framing Modem - Safe - Dependable Radio Dispatched 206 Princess Street Phone 2-3332 Wilmington, N. C. Phones - 9246 2-0632 124 So. 13th Street Wilmington, N. C. A. H. YOPP Congratulations and Best Wishes for Your Future from PIANO COMPANY Pianos, Record Players, Radios and Records ALEXANDER’S DEPARTMENT STORE Band Instruments - Used Pianos $50.00 and up Fashion Clothing for Young Men and Women 217 Princess Street 118 Market Street Wilmington, N. C. YOUR KODAK DEALER Compliments BROADWAY 5 FOOD STORE Dial 2-2882 121 Market Street 1020 Dawson Street Phone 2-1781 Wilmington, N. C. ED’S BICYCLE SHOP Compliments 1313 Dawson Street PENNINGTON’S SPORTING GOODS Bicycle Rebuilding and Repairing Bikes Bought and Sold 117 Market Street Phone 3-1698 Wilmington, N. C. Congratulations at Graduation Time Compliments STANDARD PAINT AND HARDWARE CO. Paint, Glass, Mirrors Picture Framing 14 N. Front St. Phone 2-3736 21 Market Street Wilmington, N, C. Compliments SOPHIA’S FLOWER and GIFT SHOP Phone 2-2335 616 South 17th Street FOY ROE COMPANY Wilmington, N. C. Flowers for all Occasions 9 North Front Street Phone 5923 SUPREME RADIO Fine Furniture AND TELEVISION CO. G. STEIN Complete Service On All Makes Electrical Appliances Repairing FURNITURE COMPANY Your Philco Dealer All Work Guaranteed Dial 2-2777 719 Castle Street Wilmington, N. C. 605 North Fourth Street Phone 6434 Congratulations To The Seniors of 1954 SPRINGER COAL PENDER FURNITURE COMPANY, INC. AND OIL COMPANY Front and Dock Streets Established 1872 You ' ll Do Better At Pender ' s f Favorlte HALL’S DRUG STORE Fifth Castle Streets Your Appreciative Druggist for Over 50 Years Phone 5265 The Best Store in the City for Country People The Best Store in the Country for City People Compliments of WHITE ICE CREAM AND MILK COMPANY Eastern Carolina ' s Most Modem DEPARTMENT STORE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Headquarters for Clarinets Comets Trumpets Trombones French Homs Flutes Saxophones Oboes Tubas Sousaphones Drums Cymbals .Completely Air-Conditioned .Escalators .Automatic Elevator .Public Address System .Central Package Delivery .Two Hour Free Parking Accessories and Instruction Books Dealers For Nationally Advertised CONN - OLDS - PAN AMERICAN - PEDLER SELMER Three Floors and a Basement Store FINKELSTEIN’S (6eik-(6££A Wilmington, North Carolina South Front Street Wilmington, N. C. RADIO STATION W G N I Congratulations to the Class of ' 54 Merritt-Holland Welding Supplies, Inc. P. 0. Box 351 Linde Oxygen - Prest-o-Lite Acetylene - Union Carbide - Prest-o-Weld Apparatus Oxweld Welding Rods and Supplies - Oxygen Therapy Equipment Medical and Anesthesia Gases - Superior Pyrofax Bottle Gas Service 203 Red Cross Street Phone 2-0937 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA SNEEDEN TRADING CO. BRITT’S SERVICE 716 Castle Street 2nd and Market Streets Wilmington, N. C. Your Business Appreciated Phone 2-2278 Wash - Polish - Lubricate Compliments of JARMAN’S PHARMACY GREYHOUND TAXI 16th and Market Streets 902 Castle Street A Good Drug Store Cabs newly equipped with two-way Motorola Radio Sets Dial 5267 We Deliver J. C. Mattocks, Manager Dial 2-1342 or 7514 Compliments of KINNEY’S Pickal s Cjoo s SHOE STORE Everything For The Sportsman Shoes for the entire family. Basketball Shoes for Girls Boys. Johnson Motors Columbia Bicycles Motor Scooters J. Gilbert Pickard 30 N. Front Street 209 Market Street Phone 2-3224 Wilmington, N. C. Compliments CHESTNUT ROSE ICE SALES SERVICE COAL COMPANY General Repairing and Overhauling of all Makes of Cars and Trucks Della C. Rose - Lawrence Rose Wrecker Service Office and Yard: 6 South 12th Street 14th and Dawson Streets Dial 2-2512 SUTTON COUNCIL GOODYEAR FURNITURE COMPANY PLUMBING COMPANY Store 1 Store 2 313 N. Front St. 10th Market St. Phone 5877 Phone 3-2662 119 Grace Street Wilmington, N. C. Congratulates the Class of ’ 54 Wilmington, N. C. Compliments MODERN LAUNDRY WILLIAMS CLEANERS AND DRY CLEANERS AND SHIRT LAUNDRY Main Plant: 118 So. 17th St. Branches: 1124 N. 4th St. 510 Castle St. Dial 2-1357 808 So. 17th Street Featuring Sanitone Cleaning and Invisible Laundry Marking Compliments J. M. WEEKS G H GROCERY 803 Dawson Street Office Equipment and School Supplies Fresh Meats and Groceries 18 Princess Street Dial 9906 Wilmington, N. C. Phone 2-2114 Free Delivery M- t «