Williston High School - Willistonian Yearbook (Wilmington, NC)

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(Bazhaza C ezqiuon Much praise has been given to the Peace Corp for their undying devotion in developing the mind of the people in Liber¬ ia. Columbia Scholas- nference where ceived a second and universities a- This picture was taken at Johnson C. Smith University—May 1962. It was taken on the occasion of a speech given by Dr. J. H. Robinson director of Crossroads Afri¬ ca. The prograrrvwas sponsored by The University Student of which I was editor at the time. Seated let. to right—Peter Gufwoli—Kenya; Seth Anthony—Togo; Barbara Ferg¬ uson; Arietta Smallwood—N. C.; Gershen Fiawoo—Ghana; Standing left to right—Dr. A. H. George—Dean of J. C. Smith seminary; Paul Kasper—Tanzania; Alice Lyerly- -N. C.; Sami Mansour—Jordan; Sandra Douglas—Fayetteville, former volunteer in Sharing in its commendable work is Barbara Ferguson, graduate of Williston Senior High School in 1959. After high school, she attended Johnson C. Smith Uni¬ versity where she majored in Mathematics. During her four years there, she was a very active member of the NAACP, the Student Nonyfpient Coordinating Committee and the United Negro College Fund Secre¬ tary. For two years, she served as editor of the University Student and as a reporter for the Queen City Gazette. Some of her articles have appeared in the Charlotte Ob¬ server. In the spring of 1962 she was an exchange student and editor at University of Dubuque, I ubuqi g|pwa. In the spring of 1963 she attendee tic Press Associati The University Studenl place among colleges round the United States Miss Ferguson began her work with the Peace Corp in the summer of 1963 when she trained at racuse University for Peace Corp, Liberia. She arrived in Liberia in September, 1903, where she was assigned to teach in Tappita Public School, 250 miles from the capital city of Monro¬ via. In June, 1964 she be |each||p; Math¬ ematics and Science in Tappita Junior High and in September, 1964, she began teaching Jun¬ ior High Engtish-LIte- rature Composition She served in other capaci¬ ties as Track coach girls track te visor to Tappita ana Dean of Wo Tappita Public Schools. During her vacation she has spent two weeks in the Ivory Coast, two we¬ eks in Nigeria, and th¬ ree weeks in Uganda. Miss Ferguson’s two years with the Peace Corps end July, 1965. Liberia; Ayodele Jiboku and her husband Simon—Nigeria (I visited his sister and par¬ ents when I was in Nigeria); Shirley Williams—S.C. 12

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cALtkza Qlbi n I Wanted To Be Somebody” I wanted to be somebody. No other words could sum the life of Althea Gibson better than these. From the streets of Har¬ lem, she made her way before the queen of England and from the lowly state of a drop-out her autobiography, I Wanted to Be Somebody has placed her name on the Best Sellers List. Miss Gibson was discovered as she played in the Young Womens Tennis Divi¬ sion in New York. Interested parties noted her tennis ability and brought her to Wil¬ mington, where she was encouraged to en¬ ter Williston Senior High School. There she took an active part in the girls basket¬ ball team and other sports. With the faith and encouragement of several teachers, she managed to bridge the gap left by drop¬ ping out and graduated in 1954. After high school she attended Flor¬ ida A M where she was varsity star in both basketball and tennis. She won the US Amatuer Tennis title in 1957 and 1958. Then she went on to cap¬ ture the Wimbledon Cup. This represents the height in the tennis world. In addition to her ability as a tennis player, she is a singer, musician, actress (she appeared in a movie that starred John Wayne), billiard player and bowler. Miss Gibson firmly believes that we as human beings always have something to give. When you have done your best in one endeavor, strive on to reach your height in another for you cannot live on the fruits of the first success forever. It is with this philosophy in mind that Althea Gibson is now entering the field of golf. With her positive attitude and the hard work, she is willing to put in, she ' s sure to pull through. She always wanted to be somebody. There is no doubt she will reach her goal. 11

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--iBNf cypeneet (Duiatit $r» The strong and inspiring devotion of a good teacher is important to build our democratic ide¬ als both at home and abroad. The Peace Corp does its part in providing well trained men and women who are ready to give long hours of time and pa¬ tience to teach the under-privileged in foreign countries. Among these devoted Americans is Dr. Spencer Durant. He attended the public schools of New Hanover County, graduating from Williston Senior High School in 1935. Throughout his high school career he maintained a commendable academic record and ranked first among the members of his graduating class. After graduation, Dr. Durant attended Shaw University in Raleigh, North Caro¬ lina, completing his requirements for certification in undergraduate work. He received his Masters Degree and Doctors Degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He has held the position of principal of the 9th Avenue School in Hendersonville, Carver High School in Mt. Olive and the Second Ward High School in Charlotte. During his years as principal, he was an active participant in the North Carolina Teachers As¬ sociation. Prior to leaving Mt. Olive he was president of the Coastal Plains Teachers Association. Dr. Spencer Durant is presently affiliated with the staff of Federal Advance Teach¬ ers College, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria, Africa.