M ' VThis book is a gift from the Estate of Leonard M.

Dunn and Beonia Edwards Dunn, Granville

County Educators from 1949-1988 and 1954-1970

respectively.

L.M. Dunn was a High School Math Teacher (18

years), then Principal (3 years) all at Toler High

School. Then he became Asst. Principal at J. P.

Webb High School for 1 8 years. His career as a

Granville County Educator span 39 years, from

1949-1988.

BE. Dunn taught Science at Mary Potter in High

School and later in the 8"1 grade. Later, she taught

at D.N. Hix School in the 6th grade where she was

a desegregation pioneer, one of two African

American teachers of white students at D.N. Hix.

Also, she taught 6th Grade at G.C. Hawley

Elementary School. She taught continuously from

1954-1970.

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THE NINETEEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SEVEN

Annual Publication

MARY POTTER HIGH SCHOOL

Oxford. North Carolina

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PUBLISHED BY

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MARY POTTER HIGH SCHOOL

FOREWORDIn this the 1957 edition of the Ram, the staff has en-

deavored to bring to you p i c t o r i a 1 1 y a record oftheyear's

activities and functions at Mary Potter School.

Having a deep faith in our school, we believe that greater

things are in store for our school under the supervision of our

principal, Mr. Erdman Ray Bryant.

For this reason, we have worked hard to make this yearbook

one that the graduates and students will never forget.

Because of your consistent efforts to broaden our minds and

stimulate our interests, we dedicate this, the 1957 edition of the

Ram' with gratitude and humility to the Parent -Teacher Associ-

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To Our Students:It is said that from contemplation one may become wise,

but knowledge comes only from study. If you wish moreknowledge as many of us who are older do, continue to study.

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Mrs, A. S. AndersonMrs. T, W, AndersonR. L. Bass

Mrs, I. S. BrennonMrs. N. E. BostonMrs. B. E. Dunn

H. K. GilreathMrs. M. C. GoodcC . E. Gregory

Mrs. M. J. HolleyMrs. R. E. HowellMiss L. M. Jones

G. R . KingR . A . LewisMrs. B. P. Lucas

Mrs. E. J, McGheeR. J. McNeillW. T. Moten

C. C. PowellMrs. M. H. ScottMrs. M. H. Shepard

Miss H. E. Thomas

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A MESSAGE TO STUDENTS"Keep The Upward Look"

it was Benjamin Disraeli who said, "The youth who does not look up,

will look down; and the spirit that does not soar is destined perhaps to

grovel"

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It is a natural experience, at some time or another, for every high schoolstudent to meet with some obstacles that bring disappointment and discourage-ment. At such a time, it is most necessary for you to convince your self thatthe job can be done by working long and hard.

Much help can be gained by emulating the lives of outstanding personalitiesin our community who have overcome their obstacles and are now reah.-.ir.g

successful living.

We are living in ai ever changing world. It is for you to decide the placethat you would like to occupy in the new society. You will achieve your goal,

if you "Keep the Upward Look".

CLUBS SPORTS

STUDENT COUNCILMrs. 1. S. Brennon

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The Student Council of Mary Potter School has been organized to

help provide unity and cooperation between the faculty and student body.The aims are these: 1 , To promote the general welfare of

Mary Potter, its good name and reputation. I, To see that all pupils aretreated equally and justice given to all. 3. To provide a satisfactorymeans of carrying on relations with other schools and business relationsto the pupil organization.

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1. To promote individual growth by developing physical, social andmoral qualities

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2. To promote better home living.

3. To provide wholesome recreational activities.

4. To act as a unit for giving service to the school, community, stateand nation.

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R . A. Lewis

The New Farmers of America is the national organization for Negro farm boys whoare studying Vocational Agriculture in the states where separate schools are maintained.

The purposes of this organization are as follows:1. To develop competent, aggressive, agricultural, rural leadership,2. To encourage intelligent choice of farming occupations.3. To encourage members to improve the home, the farm and surroundings.4. To participate in worthy undertakings for the improvement of agriculture.3. To practice and encourage thrift.

Alice BaskervilleRaleigh GreenCornelia WebbPauline Davis

Barbara CheathamInez Holmar.Flora CurrinNora Craft Greene

Jessie BanksRuth AsgillHenrietta PeaceMartha Fields

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LIBRARY CLUBMrs. A. J. Anderson

Dorthea HarnmeMarthelia BurroughsMary EvansSandra Nicole Scott

Members of the library Club find pleasure in devoting their leisure time to the

study of current materials, todiscussing and to revealing available library materials to

the entire student body . One project for the year is to have each student spend two periodsin the library weekly . Members are encouraged to read periodicals and at least threebooks of individual interest a month, other than regular work in the library class assign-m »nts.

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Th* .1 e purpose of this club is to acquaint the studi - ' - •I are interested ;

.r, becomingteachers with the qualifications arid requirements to become teachers. Our club is in its

early stages here at Mary Potter. However, it is one of the clubs which encourages goodcitizenship for the community.

SEATEDLwcy DanielsLessie EdwardsHelen ThomasNora C. GreeneElizabeth DavisDortkea HammeHenrietta PeaceShirley SmithMargaret HammeMarian MooreRuth BrownEthel Hunter

STANDINGEthel JeffersMartha FieldsFlora CurrinMarthelia BurroughsPauline DavisBarbara LewisAnn HuntVivian DayeMiss H. E. Thomas, Sponsor

H.S. DAVIS ENSEMBLEThepresentH, S.Davis Easemble has grown from a quartet of boys Hi 1948 who were

interested in singing to a group of more than thirty -five young men. The idea of a boys'chorus was conceived by Mr. C. C. Powell in 1950 to meet the needs of that large numberof boys who wanted to sing. The ensemble was named in honor of Dr. H. S. Davis, whowas at that time principal of Mary Potter Academy.

The group has been acclaimed by many music critics as one of the most promisingmale choruses in the state of North Carolina. This ensemble has taken first place honorrating for five years straight at the Durham District Music Festival and has given a total

of two hundred forty -three concerts since its organization.

OFFICERSPresident Carlyle BanksVice President Leroy GreeneSecretary „ Raleigh GreeneTreasurer ^. Wesley HarrisReporter Leon Robersor.Stage Director Roy MortonBusiness Manager Marshall AndersonAccompanists Ruth Asgill

Mrs. J. T. SwindellAssistant Director , Hayes BaskervilleDirector C. C. PowellPrincipal E. R. Bryant

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GIRLS' GLEE CLUB

The Mary Potter Girls Glee Club was organized in early October ant: the following officers

were elected:

President - Annie Fields

Secretary - Delia Hicks

Treasurer - Dorthea Hamme

Accompanists - .Ruth Asgill

Mable Hicks

Director - Mrs. R. E. Howell

During the year we have sung at the State P.T.A., at our Christmas Vesper Service, at

the District and State Music Festivals; and we have furnished music for our Easter Assembly

program. Our next appearance will be at Commencement.

EIGHTH GRADE CHORUS

The Eighth Grade Chorus under the direction of C . C . Powell is a lively group of boys and

iris in the 8th grade who love to sing.

Reading left to right members are:

FIRST ROW

Helen WilkinsBarbara McCoyLucy MossKathleen CheathamPatricia FlemingVan CampbellClifford GregoryRobert HendersonEva StraterElla MalloryBernice WilliamsDelois BagbvPearl WebbGrace ChavisAndrea Gwyn

SECOND ROW

Armentha SianbackMary Ann SmithMamie ThorntonMae MossBetty WardHarvey AlstonWillie AsheFrank ScottRalph MorganAnnie OverbyMary MossCarolyn SmithAnnie ReidDelois TaylorGladys AllenMaggie Thomas

THIRD ROW

Catherine HawkinsMary MitchellLucy BullockRuth EatonLizzie HuntJames HargroveFred SatterwhiteW mired How-ellWilliam FisherMary AndersonLois Mitchr.erMamie HuntShirley TaylorEvelyn TabornDelois Crews

CARVER CHEM CAM CLUB

OFFICERS

Audrey Hapgood - PresidentPriscUla Allen - Vice-President

Shirley Herndon - Secretary

The club is affiliated with the Science Clubs of America.A quiz program .chemical magic show, and museum trip *e re among outstanding

activities for the year.

STANDINGLtllie PeaceEthel HunterNora C , GreeneMary BurnpassAnnie LattaLouise ThorpeMargaret HammeErnestine McGheeAnn HuntHelen MorganAudrey HapgoodMary JLockettUlysess HapgoodClarence MailoryG. R. King, Sponsor

SEATEDPriscilla AllenMartheiia BurroughsMartha FieldsOla Y a nc eyN'arbara CottenMarjorie MooreShirley HerndonBlanche Pettlford

PATROL FORCE

The patrolforce is designed to fulfill that portion of the child's school life which deals

with safety, responsibility, alertness and authority. The selection of pupils from each

class eliminates a full scale training program each school year and helps to maintain a

reliable group.

Front Row: Left to right, Latta, Annie Ruth - Hamnic, Dorthea - Yancey, Ola Mae,

Back Row; Mallory, Clarence - Latta, Clarence -Clarke, Roland.

COMMERCIAL CLUBMiss L. M. Jones

The Commercial Club tends to help interested boys and girls develop a better under-standing and appreciation of the business world in which they live and work. Aside fromproviding guidance to the members in evaluating opportunities in business, the clubsponsors social activities for the entertainment of all.

SEATEDJoy JeffersDelores NormanDorothy LyonsMary Jo YoungeHenrietta PeaceOla Yancey.Louise ThorpeMary Bumpass

STANDINGMiss L. Mae Jones, SponsorYvonne HesterDorthea HammeGwendolyn MooreMirthelia BurroughsBarbara LewisAnn HuntNarbara Cotteri

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PRODUCING THE PLAY

Producing the play has been this year a most enjoyable and worthwhileexperiment as well as experience, Heretol'ore, our concentrated efforts

eventually culminated in a production which we hoped would be successful.The students taking part in the production this year knew that the moderndramatization, Lena Rivers

,would be successful. They knew that success

would be theirs, for they had put into practice the many acting rules, characterportrayals, gestures, interpretations and stage terminology studied in class.

Their efforts may be stated in the words of Hamlet, Act III, Scene 11 of

the Shakespenan play, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark :

"Speak the speech I pray you trippingly on the tongue Do notsawtheairtoo much with your hand, but use all gently; for in the very torrent,tempest, and, as 1 may say the whirlwind of passion, you must acquire andbeget a temperance that may give it smoothness Be not too tame neither,but let your discretion be your tutor: suit the action to the word, the word to

the action. . .for anything so overdone is from the purpose of playing whoseend is to hold as 'twere, the mirror up to nature."

BUS DRIVERS

Our transportation corps has worked hard and diligently in attempting to get childrento and from school safely. Our motto is "A slow trip, but always a safe trip."

Kalph Pettiford has served as our president and coordinator this year.

Reading left to right drivers are:Mary Alice BumpassWilliam AndersonOla Mae YanceyEdward SpencerRalph PettifordDock Roy ster

James BumpassCrawford WebbJoseph BassLeonard TabornWesley C atesEugene Alston

GAZETTE STAFF

The Gazette Staff is composed of interested high school students who have a desire to

inform the school, community, and other neighboring schools and colleges of up-to-datehappenings of the school and community.

The paper is published semi-annually.

Co-Editors - Ann Hunt, James MorganAssociate Editors - Yvonne Hester, Henrietta Peace

Sports Editor - Dorthea Ham meSecretary - Mary Jo Younge

Business Manager - Joy JeffersCirculation Managers - Nora Greene, Dorothy Moss

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Gwendolyn Moore

Mabel Hicks

Brenda Anderson

CHEERING SQUADChoose a yell and we will yell it for you!

We could really yell - Remember how high we kept the spirit with our jolly antics ?

We we re with the teams all the way in victories and in defeats. We hope that those who

follow us will cheer the teams to more victories and better sportsmanship.

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Coach: Mr. C. C. Powell. Front Row, left to right: Henry Stewart, Harvey Alston, R alph

Morgan, James Hargrove, Willie Ashe . Second Row: Wirt! red Howell, Frank Scott, Jr.,

William Harris. Third Row: Jonathan Taborn, Coach Powell.

Mrs. B, E. Dunn

C. C. Powell

H. K. Gilreath

Mrs. M. H. Shepard

SENIORS 1957

FRESHMEN1954

JUNIORSSOPHOMORES 1956

1955

G. R. KingPhysics

ALLEN, PRISCiLLA DEANClubs -Science, Future Teachers, Y-Teens, Dramatic; Ambition -

Teacher,

BAILEY WILLIE SYLVESTERClubs - N. F, A., Basketball.

BANKS, CARLYLEClubs - H. S. Davis Ensemble,Library, Dramatic; Ambition -

Electrical Engineer,

BASS, MARYClubs - N. H. A., Glee Club, Com-mercial; Ambit ion-Sec retary;Hobbies - Reading and talking.

BLACK, MARY ELIZABETHClubs - N. H. A., Glee Club;Ambition - Beautician.

BUMP ASS, JAMES HENRYClubs - H. S, Davis Ensemble, NA,; Ambition - Navy career.

BUMPASS, MARY ALICEClubs - C o m m e r c i a 1 , Science;Ambition - Secretary; Hobby - Sing-ing.

BURROUGHS, MARTHELIAClubs - Commercial, FutureTeachers, Library, Glee Club; Am-bition - Telephone operator; Hobby -

Singing.

CARTER, CLARENCEClubs - H. S. Davis Ensemble, Foot-ball, Basketball; Ambition - Electri-cal Engineer; Hobby - Singing.

CHEATHAM, BARBARA MARIEClubs - N. H. A., Glee Club; Ambition- Telephone Operator.

CLARK, DOROTHYClubs - N. H. A., Future Teachers;Ambition - Teacher; Hobby - Reading.

CLARK, ROLANDClubs - N, F. A., H. S. Davis En-semble; Ambition - Engineer;Hobbies - Football, Dancing. ^-

COTTEN, NARBARA MARIEClubs - N. H. A,; Ambition -Secre -

tary; Hobbies - Singing, Dancing,R ead ing.

CURRLN, FLORA ELLISClubs - Future Teachers, Library,Science; Ambition - Teacher; Hobby- Driving.

DAVIS, PAULINEClubs -Future Teachers, Com-mercial, Y -Teens, N. F. A.; Ambition- Telephone Operator, Hobby -

Dane ing.

EDWARDS, CARRYE LEEClubs - Dramatic, Y -Teens, GleeClub; Ambition - Dancing Instructor;Hobby - Dancing.

FIELDS, ANNIE MILDREDClubs - Dramatics, N. H. A., Library,Glee Club; Ambition - Voice Teache r;

Hobby - Singing.

FIELDS, MARTHA LAVERN'EClubs - Dramatics, Science, StudentCouncil; Ambition -ResearchChemist; Hobby - Reading.

FISHER, MARYClubs -Dramatics, Ram Staff

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Ambition - Artist; Hobby - Drawing.

GREENE, LEROYClubs -N, F. A., H. S. Davis En-semble, Mixed Chorus, Dramatics;Ambition - Engineer; Hobby - Read-ing.

GREENE, NORA CRAFTClubs - N. H. A., Science, Com-mercial, Dramatics, FutureTeachers, Student Council, GazetteStaff; Ambition - Nurse; Hobby -

Reading.

GREENE, RALEIGH FRANKLINClubs - H. S. Davis Ensemble,Library, Dramatics, GleeClub,Ambition - Pharmacist.

GREEN, RUXClubs - N, F. A., Industrial Arts;Ambition - United States Air Force;Hobby - Sports.

GREENWOOD, GEORGE MY R LANDC lubs - N. F. A., Industrial Arts;Ambition - Army Career; Hobby -

Football.

GREENWOOD, JOHN THOMASClubs -N. F. A., Industrial Arts;

Ambition - Football Coach; Hobby -

Football.

HAMME, CHARLES LEEClubs - H. S. Davis Ensemble,Basketball, Mixed Chorus ; Ambition- Electrical Engineer; Hobby - Sing-

ing.

HAMME, DORTHEAClubs - Commercial, Future Teach-ers, Library; Ambition - Teacher;Hobby - Dancing.

HAMME, MARGARET ANNClubs - Future Teachers, N. H. A.;

Ambition - Laboratory Technician orNurse; Hobbies - Dancing, Cheering.

HARRIS, BARBARA JEANClubs - N. H. A,; Ambition - Nurse;Hobby - Dancing.

HARRIS, D1LCIE DORETHAClubs - Dramatics, Glee Club; Am-bition - Dancing Instructor; Hobby -

Sewing.

HAPGOOD, AUDREYClub - Science; Ambition - RegisteredNurse; Hobby - Dressing.

HEDGEPETH, BENJAMIN TURNERClubs - H. S. Davis Ensemble, N. F.A., Football; Ambition -Singer orElectrician; Hobby - Singing.

HUNT, ANNE AD LENAClubs - Commercial, FutureTeachers, Glee Club; Ambition -

Laboratory Technician; Hobby -

Dressing.

HUNTER, ETHEL LEEClubs - N. H. A., Future Teachers,Science; Ambition - Nurse or HomeEconomics Teacher; Hobbies -

Sewing, Driving.

LATTA, ANNIE RUTHClubs - Commercial, Glee Club,Future Teachers, S c i e n c e , Dra-matics, Student Council; Ambition -

Nurse; Hobby - Reading,

LATTA, CLARENCE THOMASClubs - H. S, Davis Ensemble, Dra-matics; Ambition — Music Directoror Coach; Hobby - Singing.

LEWIS, BARBARA JEANClubs - Physical Education, N. F. A.,

Y -Teens, Science; Ambition - Physi-cal Education Instructor; Hobby -

Sports.

LOCKETT, MARY FRANCESClubs - N. H. A., Science, Glee Club;Ambition - Nurse cr Beautician;Hobby - Movies.

MALLORY, CLARENCE EDWARDClubs - H. S. Davis Ensemble, MixedChorus, Dramatics; Ambition -

Barber; Hobby - Sports.

MARTIN, DAVID FRANKLINClubs - N. F, A., Basketball;Ambition - Boxer; Hobby - Sports.

McGHEE, ERNESTINEClubs -GleeClub.CarverChem Cam,Ambition - Nurse; Hobby-Readmg.

MOORE, MARJORIEClubs -N. F. A., N. H. A., Y-TeensGlee Club, Science; Hobby-SingingAmbition - Secretary or SwitchBoard Ope rat or.

MORGAN, ANNIE BURNETTAClubs - N. H. A., N. F. A., Glee Club;Ambition - Nurse; Hobbies -Movies,Dancing, Riding.

PARKER, NICHOLASClubs - Physical Education, Dra-matics, Boys Club; Ambition-BrickMason; Hobbies - Singing, Sports,

PEACE, HENRIETTA BEATRICEClubs - Commercial, Co-Ed,FutureTeachers, Y -Teen; Ambition -

Interior Decorator or Fashion De-signer; Hobby - Driving.

PEACE, VOYDEEN SARAHClub -Library Club; Ambition -

Secretary; Hobby - Driving, Dancing,

PETT1FORD, BLANCHE TEXASClubs - Y-Teens, Future Teachers,Library Clubs; Ambition - TrainedNurse; Hobbies - Dancing, Reading,Driving, Dramatics.

ROBERSON, LEON JOSEPHClubs - H. S. Davis Ensemble, N. F.A.; Ambition - Contractor; Hobby -

Sports

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ROSE, LONNiE HESIKIClubs - Basketball, Football, N. F ,

A.; Ambition - Baseball Player orCommercial Artist: Hobby - Sports.

SMITH, CHARLES VERNONClubs - N. F. A., Baseball, H. S.Davis Ensemble; Ambition - Mor-tician; Hobby - Sports.

SMITH, SHIRLEY DELORESClubs - Future Teachers, Com-mercial, Y-Teens, Dramatics;Ambition - Fashion Designer orSecretary; Hobby - Dancing.

TABORN, LEONARD THOMASClubs - N. F. A.; Ambition - ArtTeacher or Coach; Hobby -Baseball.

THOMAS, BRENDELLClubs - N. F. A.; Ambition - NavyCareer; Hobby - Dancing.

THORPE, ETTA BELLClubs - N. F. A., Glee Club;Ambition - Nurse; Hobbies - Sing-ing, Reading.

THORPE, LOUISE MARIEClubs - Commercial, Dramatics ,

Glee Club; Ambition - DramaticsTeacher; Hobby - Driving.

WILLIS, MARJORIEClub - N. H. A.; Ambition -Secre-tary or Nurse; Hobbies - Reading

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Dancing, Talking.

WILKIN'S, DOROTHY MAEClubs - N. F. A..N. H. A.; Ambitio- Nurse; Hobby - Sewing,

WINSTON, RUBY LEEClub - Science; Ambition - Secretary; Hobby - Reading.

YANCEY, OLA MAEClubs -Commercial, Science;Ambition - Secretary; Hobbies -

Basketball, Typing.

YOUNG, ALICE BERNICEClubs - N. H. A., Ambition - TrainedNurse; Hobbies -Sewing and Cook-

CLASS SONGTune - Love Me Tender

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CLASS POEMTIME TO DEPART

Now that the time has arrivedAnd the day of parting is hereWe find that our hearts are not light with glee,

But are sad and heavy with thoughts of thee.

For years with thoughts so very highWe have looked forward to this day,Now that the day has finally come,We hate to go away.

Some day Alma Mater, we will return to theeIf fate should be so kind.

If we do not, O Mary Potter,You will often be on our minds.

Farewell teachers, principal and classmates too,

The time for departure is near.We are leaving, but we are not forgettingThe things we have learned while here.

By: Henrietta Peace

Mary Potter, dear M. P.Time has come to part.This our promise made to thee:

You'll rest in our heartsPotter, Potter, school so dear,How we cherish thee!

All you've taught us, we revere.A guiding light they'll be.

And in parting sad farewellFrom our lips do fall,

For we know no more we'll dwell.Here within you hall.

Farewell, farewell, one and all.

Farewell teachers true.We must answer duty's call

Farewell now to you.By: Nora Craft Greene

CLASS HISTORY

Four years ago early on the first Wednesday in September 1 953, while

some of the members of the faculty of Mary Potter were discussing their

vacation experiences, they noticed some unfamiliar faces on the porch and in-

side the front hall. To the casual eye, these faces seemed merely a group of

ordinary boys and girls; but to the trained eyes of the teachers, these faces

seemed to present a challenge to find hidden talents and develop abilities.

We were divided into small groups and assigned to the care of different

teachers. We were given the name, "Freshmen"; and by degrees we becamea part of the school. During those first weeks we learned many new customs,and soon we felt very much at home at Mary Potter.

As Freshmen we became interested in strange, new activities known as

football and basketball. Some of our classmates attained some prowess in

each of these sports. We had some classmates who became interested in

dramatics hoping to be able to put their talents to work in later life.

At the end of the year a terrible disaster befell us. It was instigated bythe faculty and was intended to be of lasting benefit to us, but we suffered

greatly. Some of us had o u r growth retarded by it, and a few more werepermanently disabled. This disaster was known by some as final examinations.

With the coming of the next September, we received a new name, "Sopho-mores'.'. The routine of the classroom became familiar, and we found study-ing much easier than before. Our talents discovered the previous year werebeing developed.

In our third year due to an educational custom, we Sophomores becameJuniors. This change caused our importance to increase out of due proportion.Great indeed was our scorn for Freshmen and Sophomores. This was a yearof hard work, and the dreaded ordeal of examinations was passed with only afew casualties. The teachers endeared themselves to the hearts of the class,and there was a feeling of genuine friendship throughout the school.

Our fourth y e a r was the most significant in the history of the class. Webecame Seniors , and as a result we began to take our work and ourselves alittle more seriously than before. The organization of the class was note-worthy. The officers elected were Carlyle Banks, President; RaleighGreene,Vice-president; Martha Fields, Secretary; and Henrietta Peace, Treasurer.Several of our classmates became outstanding in various extra-curricularactivities. In sports, Dorothea Hamme, Barbara Lewis, Pauline Davis, DavidMirtin, Lonnie Rose, and Willie Bailey excelled. Nora Greene was installedas President of the Student Council. In dramatics the following persons wondistinction: Doretha Harris, Priscilla Allen, Anna Latta, Nora Greene, LouLseThorpe, Leroy Greene, Clarence Latta, Raleigh Greene, C arrye Edwards,Nicholas Parker and Clarence Mallory.

Among the Seniors of 1957 may be found future doctors, lawyers,parents,musicians, business men, interior decorators, novelists, and orators. We alsohope that there are those in this class who will become the discoverers andteachers of young and eager minds who await training for citizenship and lifein our great democracy.

F^ SENIOR SUPERLATIVES ^MOST COOPERATIVE

Anna Latta Dorthea Hamme

MOST STUDIOUSNora C. Greene Martha Fields

MOST AMBITIOUSMartha Fields Nora C. Greene

MOST VERSATILELonnie Rose Anna Latta

MOST HANDSOMECharles Smith James Bumpass

MOST DEPENDABLEMarjorie Willis Dorthea Hamme

BEST DRESSEDAudrey Hapgood Ann Hunt

MOST DRAMATICDoretha Harris Carrye Edwards

Anna Latta

MOST ATTRACTIVEFlora Currin ,

MOST HONESTCarlyle Banks

MOST LADYLIKEBlanche Pettiford

MOST ARTISTICMary Fisher

BEST PHYSIQUECharles Hamme Walter Dickey

BEST FIGUREHenrietta Peace Marjorie Moore

MOST LOQUACIOUSMargaret Hamme Marjorie Moore

MOST ROMANTICShirley Smith Leroy Greene

SWEETEST PERSONALITYOla Mae Yancey Raleigh Greene

QUIETESTAlice Young Mary F. Lockett

MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEEDNora C. Greene Martha Fields

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Allen, IreneAnderson, WilliamBaskerville, HayesCampbell, Elbert

Cates, JohnCates, WesleyCheatham, Gloria

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Clayton, MelvinCrews, FredElkerson, GertrudeFreeman, William

JUNIORS

Goodman, LouiseGraham, IraHam me, CornellHam me , Peggy

Hargrove, WilliamHarris, CharlesHarris, Lena

Harris, MarieHarris, Wesley-Hawkins, HazelHawkins, Lizzie

Herndon, ShirleyHester, YvonneHicks, JamesJeffers, Joy

JUNIORS

Long, RobertLyons, DorothyLyons, JoyceLyons, Lattie

McCrae, ExzeliaMcGhee, AlmaMcGhee, Cassius

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Morgan, HoseMorton, LouiseMoss, DorothyNorman, Delois

JUNIORS

Peace, BraxtonPeace, GrantPeace, Johnnie

Peace, Lillie

Pettiford, MarjorieRoyster , Frances

Scott , Sand raShells, RuthTyler, Marian

Webb, Cornelia"Wither spoon, LukeWright, George

SOPHOMORES

Allen, RoseAlston, EugeneAnderson, AnnieAnderson, Barbara

Anderson, BrendaAnderson, MarshallAshe, LomeBagby, Betty

Green, BarbaraGreen, DorisGreenwood, OtisGregory, -Ronald

Bass, JosephBelle, ElnoraBumpass, CharlesBurton, GloriaBurwell, Beverly

Campbell, HenryGates, MarieCheatham, BettyChambers, JohnnyClayton, Norma

SOPHOMORES

Hall, HenryHamme , ShirleyHargrove, IsabelleHarris, Helen

Harris, HenriettaHester, MnticHester, WeldonHester, Wliford

Hicks, DeliaHicks, MableHolman, GloriaHoward, LucindaHowell, Rendall

Hunter, CharlesHunter, DorothyJiggetts, LenaJones, GwendolynJonc s, James

Jordan, RosalynKing, Olive r

Kittrell, OtisLatta, DorothyLatta, Gladys

Leatherberry , LarLmd say , DecostaLindsay, SuzanneLong, James

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P as c hall, AnniePettiiord, MariePettifcrd, VivianRedding, Thomas

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St rater, ElijahThomas, DorothyThomas, ErrriaTrotman, CarthaWarren, Norma

Webb, CharlesWebb, CrawfordWhite, CoraWinston, PearlYancey, Annie

FRESHMENAllen, CharlesAllen, MarjorieAllen , Me WinAnderson, RogerAsgill, RuthAtkins, Wilhelmenia

Bailey, GrahamBanks, Jes sie

Baptiste, WilliamBaskerville, AliceBelle, JamesBetts , George

Blalock, BerniceBlue, AlphonsoBrandon, DorothyBridges, GloriaBrown, RuthChavis, Ola

Cooper, ReubenCotten, Judith

Craft, WalterCrews, ThomasDaniel, HelenDaniel, Lucy

Davis, DeloisDavis, ElizabethDavis, SeveriaDave, VivianDickey, GeorgeDickey, Nathaniel

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Greene, JamesGreene, MinnieGregory, AnnGregory, RobertGnssom, SarahHam me, Ottowai

FRESHMENHopgood, BeatriceHarris, ArlerteHarris, LucilleHarris, McArthurHarris, WalterHairston, Irma

Hart, EdwardHawkins , JeanHawley, BettyHawley, JamesHawley, JoeHedgepeth, Spencer

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Kirkland, RobertLatta , JamesLeatherberry , DanielLewis, DorothyLyons, DavidMarrow, Thomas

May e s , Le onMayes, RichardMcCoy, JamesMcCormick, MaryMcGhee, MarjorieMcMannen, Floyd

Mitchell, MarieMitchiner, JosephMorgan, BarbaraMoore, MarianMoore, Stanley-

Morton , Arthur tiTtJTh

FRESHMENMorton, WilliamMorton, StanfordOverby, EdwardParker, DonnellPeace, AndrewPeace, Leonard

Peace, RoyPerr\ , SolOmanRank ins, DorothyRice, LeolaR ob« rts , PollySaunders, Aivin

Shells, '.':. an

Shells, WilliamSmith, BruceSmith, Willia

.Steed. RobertTabcrn, lame s

Taylor , EttaTaylor, JanieTerry, Art Is

Thomas, HelenThornton, Earler.e

Thornton, Shirley

Thornton, VerlineThorpe, Henry-Tyler, JoanWarren, ClariceWatson, AliceWebb, Annie

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Williams, JuliaWilliams, MajorWinston, Willie

White, CarolynYoung, Charles

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EIGHTH GRADEAllen , GladysAlston, HarveyAnderson, MarvAshe, WillieBag ley, DeloisBass, Thomas

Black, Barbar a

Black, BobbyBullock, CharlesBullock, Luc\Burweil, MaryBowden, Theodore

Campbell, VanC ates, ChariesChambers, DonaldChavis, GraceCheatham, KathleerCooper, Thurman

Crews, DeloisDickey, CarleanQo'mcv, LeonardEaton, BobbyEaton, RuthEdwards, Harold

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Gregory, CliffordGriffin, BettyGwyn, AndreaHamme, AllenHargrove, JamesHar r is, Ben

Harris, BettyHarris, Mary-Harris, WalterHarris, WilliamHawkins, CatherineHeggie, Jeralean

Henderson, EarlHenderson, RobertHicks, Lucille

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Knigsbury, FrancesLewis, LouiseLewis, MelvinLloyd, JamesMailory, EllaMar able, Ida

Marable, MaryMarrow, LouisMcCoy, BarbaraMitchell, MaryMitchir.er, LoisMorgan, Douglas

Morgan, RalphMoss, LucyMoss, MaeMoss, MaryNutall. ElijahOakley, James

Over by, AnnieOverby, Joe LouisPeace, LonniePeace, MorrisPerry, RichardPerry, R ob e r

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Reid, AnnieRogers, JohnSatterwhite, FredSc otl, FrankStanback, Armentha

Stewart, HenryTaborn, EvelynTaborn, JoeTaylor, DeloisTaylor, RuthTaylor, Shirley

Terry, DorothyThomas, MaggieThorpe, Eddie

SEVENTH GRADEAlien, BennieA she , BobbyBailey , GeorgeBass , SamuelBrown, PatriceBullock, Gloria

B tllock, JohnBullock, WillieChambers, JaniceCottcn, VivianCrews, BermceCrews, Jerome

Dav is, MaryDavis, JamesDaye, PartheniaDolson, VeronicaDowney, EarlieDowney , Violet

Downey, WilliamEvans, SarahFields, AlfredFields , MaryGreen, HomerGreen, Joyce

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Hawkins, BrendaHawley, SarahHenderson, CherylHenderson, Mary-Henderson, ThurmanHester, Calvin

Hobgood, FrankHobgood, YvonneHolloway, DanielHowell, JamesHunter, BobbyJeffers, Delain a

Jones, BarbaraJones, EdwardJones, GeorgeJones, StaffordJones, ThomasJordan, Willie

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McGhee, DorisMrGhee, FranklinMorgan, LeeMoore, AnnieMorton, ChristineOakley, Geneva

Oakley, JohnOwens, EvaParker, ThomasPeace, JoycePeace, MarieRoberts, Harvey

R ogers, HaroldR ogers, JuanitaRussell, MaryRussell, WillieSatterwhite, JuanitaSt rater, Carolyn

Taborn, EdwardTaylor, ArceliaTaylor, ElbertTaylor, FrankTerry, Ira

Thorpe, Louise

Turner, JustineUmstead, LenwoodWatson, AnnWatson, JamesWhite, ShirleyWillis, Jesse

WUkerson, FreddieWilkersori, GeorgeWilliams, DoraWilliams, LessieWilliams, NelsonWilson, Betty

Wilson, CharlesWilson, CoraWilson, LillianWinston, JohnWinston, PercyYancey, John

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THE 1957 RAM STAFF

Sandra Nicole Scott, Editor

Annie Ruth Latta, Associate Editor

Nora Greene Mary Jo Young

Leroy Greene Clarence Mallory

Decosta Lindsay

R.L.Bass Mrs. M. H. Scott H. K. Gilreath

G. R. King Miss K. A. Davis Mrs. B. P. Lucas

Mrs. E. J. McGhee Mrs. R. E. Howell Miss L. Mae Jones

R. A. Lewis R. J. McNeill W. T. Moten

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OUR SUPPORTERS

Compliments

SPEARMAN - OVERBY, INCGordon Food Products

Quality and Dependability

HALL'S DRUG STOREWe try to merit your patronage

by friendly-dealingstry

Hall's Drug StoreHeadquarters for School Supplies

Visit our Gift DepartmentWe fill any doctor's prescription

Phone 4111-4112

"GRADUATE TO GREATERFOOD SAVINGS"

at your friendly

COLONIAL STORES

DURHAM SANDWICH COMPANY

Cakes Sandwiches Pies

3026 Roxboro Road Telephone 9-1332

Durham North Carolina

Compliments of

BERGEN'S

Shoes Clothing

Oxford, North Carolina

DrPepper

SERVE

THE HAM MAKCS

| T DIFFERENT'

SAUSAGE

and

Frankfurters

Look To The

FUTURE

Opportunities today in the textile industry aretruly unlimited. New fibers are continually o-pening newer and broader fields for manufactu-ring, research and development, design and mer-chandising.

Because of its broad diversification, Burling-ton Industries, the world's leading textile con-cern, offers to the young man or woman seekinga career in textiles truly unlimited opportunitiesin every phase of the textile field.

THE OXFORD PLANTof

(industries, inc.

Compliments of

GRANVILLE SERVICE STATION

JONES DRUG COMPANYService with Courtesy

Prescription-Whitman's Company-

Seeds

We Deliver Phone 3511

Modern Building

by a

professional builder

contact

SAMUEL ROBERSON-5740

Compliments of

OXFORD NATIONAL BANK

RALEIGH ROAD BEAUTY SHOP

Personality Styling for the

Exclusive Look

Special Scalp Treatment

Bernice Allen , Proprietor

Compliments of

ESSO

C. R. Currin, Proprietor

Stovall Road

Phone 4532

Oxford, North Carolina

Compliments 0/

UNION NATIONAL BANK

Compliments of

A FRIEND

Compliments of

CAPEHART'S CLEANERS

Phone

4444 or 5555

SEE AND TEST DRIVE

A NEW KIND FOR FORD FOR 1957

THE CAR WITH A TOUCH OF TOMORROW !

MEDFORD MOTORS, INC.

Oxford, North Carolina

WESTERN AUTOASSOCIATE STORE

N. C. Morton, Owner

The home of

Davis Tires-Wizard BatteriesWizard Appliances-Truetone Television

Phone 3413Oxford, North Carolina

Comp/iments o/

SHEPARD'S FUNERAL HOMER. L. Shepard, Proprietor

324 Henderson Street - Phone 5652Oxford, North Carolina

403 Pettigrew Street - Phone 4412Henderson, North Carolina

COBLE PRINTING COMPANY

Printing -Binding -Engraving

Telephone 4051

Oxford, North Carolina

System, Machines, Supplies andFurniture Specialists

BUSINESS MACHINES &EQUIPMENT, INC.

J. R. (Dick) PaynterDistrict Representative

Oxford DurhamPhone 3-6000 Phone 2-4594

422 Morgan StreetDurham, North Carolina

SHARPE'S

'Oxford's Specialty Shop'

Distinctive Apparel for Women

Telephones

:

Clarksville 4901 - Clarksville, VirginiaOxford 3249 - Oxford, North Carolina

PARKER'S FLORIST

Quality Flowers and Prompt ServiceWe wire flowers anywhere

TelephoneDay - 4371 Night - 3488

2 1 6 Lee StreetOxford, North Carolina

FOX'S DEPARTMENT STORE

Styles - Values

Oxford Louisburg

Compliments of

CAROLINA and ORPHEUMTHEATRES

MODERNISTIC BEAUTY SALONExperienced Operators

Specialists in

Hair styling - Dyeing, Curling,Manicuring and Facials

J. E. Gregory, ProprietorTelephone 4048

236 Hillsboro StreetOxford, North Carolina

Oxford

RAYLASS DEPARTMENT STORE

The family store where everyone

in the family can shop and save

1 24 Main StreetNorth Carolina

Compliments of

A FRIEND

Compliments of

COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO.

"A Pause that refreshes''

Comptiments of

WILLIAMS DRY CLEANERS

Phone 3091Oxford, North Carolina

HENDERSON'S SNACK SHACKBest Food Ever

Mrs. Iola Henderson, Proprietor309 Herndon Avenue

CURETON'SSHOE SHINE PARLOR

Sun. Hrs. 8:30 to 11; 1:00 to 3:00 P. M.

Cureton carries a complete line

of Esquire Polish, Cream & Dye.

Two experienced men to take care of

all your needs

J. M. Cureton, Manager

302 Herndon Avenue

Compliments of

E.R. BRYANT PRINCIPAL

Compliments of

THE

1957 RAM STAFF

AUTOGRAPHS

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