Yadkin High School - Eagle Yearbook (Boonville, NC)

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CLASS PROPHECY On the night of May 29th, we finally ended our toilsome twelve years of schooling. After the graduation exercises we bade dear old Yadkin High goodbye and departed to go our own ways. Being tired, Iwent home to get some rest and sleep, and awake with a glimpse of the future. So I lay down andclosed my eyes and was soon in a supreme state of temporary inactiveness. That night my future got ahead of me, about ten years I'd say. Mists were twirling about my feet, and below in the val- ley a number of tall buildings, stores, factories and numerous houses loomed out to the very top of the surrounding mountains. Was this the Boonville I'd known only the day before? It must be but I simply had to investigate the birth of the gleaming new city. Down the mountain-side I ran, and soon found myself striding along the street with endless num- bers of shopsand offices on either side of me. Then I began to look for familiar landmarks and nam- es. Immediately above my head I noticed a sign that read Glenn-Carson Beauty Salon, who were Ida Glenn and Marva Carson. They had finally gotten into the legal hair business. I had just returned a few weeks before from a visit to see my husband who was doing his intern practice work in Los Angeles. And whom do you suppose was his nurse? None other than Juanita Jarrett, and from her I learned that Elva Smith was employed as a surgical nurse on the same floor of the St. Joseph's Hospital. James Porter owned one of the town's largest and best soda shops and welcomed me whole-heart- edly for a soda. Here I gathered a bit of gossip. I learned that my old friend Wilson Glenn was in the army and Joe Armstrong was playing pro-basketball for the South Carolina Hornets. Someone turned on the television and then I learned Boonville now had T.V. namely Y.C.H.S. There was a home economist show going off and featured none other than Laura Hampton and Ann Matthews. Theywere giving a cooking demostration showing how to save in the purchasing of foods. But guess who followed them in the wittiest comedy show you ever saw? Charles Martin, who was also one of the town's barbers. I decided to see what was on the Rock and Roll hit parade for '65 and I deposited a coin in the iukebox and there from the depths of the jukebox came the voices of Nathaniel Allison, William Long, Leon Hampton and James Armstrong, who were now recording artist for Atlantic records. They now called themselves the Corvets . As I continued down the street I passed an interior de- corator shop owned by Sadie Parson and Louis Dodd. I was iust entering the shop when I was hailed by Louis. He was evidently a successful businessman who still had time to chauffer me around. As we rode along we came to a familiar intersection . Though enclosed by quiet modern defficien- ces, had the location of South End. There Archie Dobson owned a large automobile agency. Going on downtown I passed the Clinton Memorial hospital where Virginia Dodd was employed as a lab- oratory technician. From all reports she is doing an excellent job. On my way down the street I saw Carrie Harris' Beauty Salon, decorated and beautiful. From the window I waved at Carrie and rode on. She looked as glamorous as ever. As we rode on Louis reminded me we had been away from Sadie and the shop too long. So we took the shortcut and headed for the shop. As we neared the shop the mists began to rise and I awoke from my dream. To those my sayings proved favorable, all well and good. To those l've rendered the slightest offense I beg your pardon most humbly. MARVA JEAN CARSON Prophetess

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THE HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF T957 Now the history of the Class of 1957, of Yadkin High School, City of Boonville, State of North Carolina. ln the year of T953-54 school term in the Ninth Month, and on the seventh day of the month there entered into this Land of Learning, thirty-two seekers of knowledge. We came up with a great determination to reach a certain destination namely: Our High School Graduation. And it came to pass, as we entered this land as freshmen, we were received with warm welcomings and re- ioicings by those who were to lead us up theby-ways of knowledge, and they spoke unto us words of cheer, and of encouragement. As we dwelt in the land as freshmen, it seemed to be one of the most exciting years we had ever witnessed. We were now in High School, and were able to participate in many new activities. The most exciting activity was competing for ourfirst time in the school's Annual Popularity Contest. We ranked fourth place in the contest with S233.5O. Our advisers were Mrs. O. M. Campand Miss W.O. Moore. Virginia Juanita Jarrett was our class con- testant. Now it came to pass at the end of our first year, we were promoted to sophomore land for our second year, T954-55. This was also a joyous year, for this was our second step before reaching our great goal. During this year in the Popularity Contest, we ranked fourth place again with S220.25. Mrs. R. J. Roberts and Mr. R. L. Durrah were our advisors and our contestant was lda Janet Glenn. Now the year T955-56 school term came to pass, and success looked fair, for now we could visualize being seniors, but we knew that from the beginning each step was to be made separate, and only time would Permit us to be seniors. So we waited and accepted the tasks which were before us. So this year we won first place in the PopularityContest, with S474.76. Our advisers again were Mrs. Roberts and Mr. Durrahp and our contestant was Laura Jane Hampton. She was crowned Miss Yadkin High for T955-56. During this year, in the month of Marc h, Mr. R. L. Durrah, our Science and Mathematics instructor left us and went to a distant place and there was sor- row among this class. For verily had he made himself dearly beloved by the Class of 1957. But the class went on striving through this land of promise and success. Mr. C. O. Matthews came as our Science and Mathematics in- structor. We welcomed him into our school family. As the year progressed we looked forward to sponsoring a jun- ior-senior prom. So in the month of April on the 27th night we enioyed a wonderful iunior-senior prom. One we will never forget. Now this, the fourth year in the history of this great Class of l957, has been one of much toiling and little leisure time along the way, for we have been making preparations for our last and final days, at this our High School Alma Mater. Now it came to pass, our pride had grown in bigness because of being classified as seniors. We began looking forward to wearing some symbol befitting our classification, and we purchased gold rings bearing the engraved em- blem ofthe school. During this year we won third place in the Popularity Contest raising S325.10. Our advisers were Mrs. G.M. Anthony and Mrs. P. D. Porter, our contestant w,as Marva Jean Carson . Being seniors this year, we attended the Annual Senior Day held at A.8iT. College in Greensboro, N.C . nine- teen members of the class, our principal, Mr. McCallum, our adviser Mrs. McCallum and Mrs. Anderson went and enjoyed a wonderful day. So it has come to pass that out of the thirty-two that entered this land of learning in the year of l953, only eighteen will depart. But those who strayed toward a different goal, will regret their standard for High School education, but too late to reap a good harvest when a none prospering seed has been sown. Beholdthe name ofGraduation, blessed is the one that leadth the way, and the Class that standeth in the line, and sitteth in the graduates seat. Behold, the name of Education, for because of it our leaders fteachersj have endured great torments. Verily have they been grateful for that noble cause. Faith, Hope, and Confidence yield knowledge, plus Education yields a gate-way to success. And now may the blessings that ever attend the noble, good and true, follow and abide with us all now and forevermore . ELVA LULA MAE SMITH Historian

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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the senior class of 1957 of Yadkin High School of Boonville, North Carolina, being of sound minds and bodies, realizing the uncertanity of this earthly existance and about to pass out of this, our life at Yadkin High School, do hereby make this our last will and testament. To our faithful Principal Mr. McCallum we leave our deepest appreciation for the guidance and cooperation given us for the four years that we have striven here. .To our Parents who have made it possiblefor us to be here attaining this honor, we bequeath our sincere thanks. To our entire Faculty we leave our sympathy, and hope that with the on coming seniors,you will find a greater peace of mind. To the high school faculty we leave our yearbook The Eagle. To the coming Seniors, we leave our senior privileges hoping that you will make good use of them as we did. To the coming Juniors, we leave our courage, wisdom and intelligence. To the coming Sophomores, we leave our notebooks and pencils as well as our well know nerve. To the coming Freshmen, we leave our patience as well as our good behavior. Marva Jean Carson wills her love for Nathan Allison, and her ability to play basketball to Beatrice Scales, watch out Bea frowning is catching. Carrie Jane Harris wills her hairstyles to Beatrice Scales, and her ability to dance to Thomasene Dobson. Leon Hampton willshis physique to Bobby Smith, and his position on the basketball team to Jimmy Dowell, and hopes he does well. Elva Lula Mae Smith wills her ability to understand Geometry to Thomasene Dobson, and her typing ability to Barbara Brown. Remember Barbara fingers on your home row keys and eyes on your copy. Wilson Glenn Jr. wills his masculinity to Pinky Cooper, it's time to be a man Pinky, and stop acting- James Edward Armstrong willshis Johnny Bull shoes to Walter Tucker, if you let some of that air out of those boats you might be able to get your feet in a pair. He wills his seat on the basketball team to Pomp Matthews, keep it worm Pomp. Laura Jane Hampton wills her neatness to Hallie Porter, and her ability to walk and stand erect to Mozelle Gray. Charlie Alvis Martin wills his dancing ability to Sherman Armstrong, be careful Sherman don't get nervous like Charlie did at the prom. Sadie Elizabeth Parson wills her class ring to Bobby Lee Wilborn, work hard Bobby and earn one of your own. Joe Louis Armstrong wills his ability to steal basketballs to Victor Carson, don't get sticky fingers Victor and steal something besides basketballs. Virginia Alene Dodd wills her ability to sing to Mozella Gray, stop screeching Mozelle and start singing. Ann Theressa Matthews wills her slimness to Lola Cowan, her bowl of beans to Barbara Brown, and her love to Mrs. McCallum's flowers. Nathaniel Allison wills his iiving ability to Pinky Cooper. Virginia Juanita Jarrett wills her shortness to Martha Porter, don't be a long tall Sally, Martha. She wills her small feet to Kay Wilborn, too much feet get in your way Kay. William Clyde Long wills his center position on the basketball team to Royce Davis, with hopes he will do better than he did, and his tallness to Ralph Gamble. Ida Janet Glenn wills her bashfulness to Patricia Spease, take heed Patricia and be as quite also. James Allen Porter wills his bus driving ability to Lola Gray Cowan, and his little Richard hair style to Bea- trice Scales. Last, but not least, we will our sincere thanks and lasting appreciation to Mrs. McCallum, our beloved ad- visor for working so faithfully with us. Signed and witnessed in due form on this 29th day of May in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty seven. THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1957 ,