Senior Spotlight at North Caroline High School
Portraits of Shirley Allen, Linda Collison, Jimmy Frase, Ervin Elliott, John Hanson Hoffman, Georgeann Long, Patsy Riley, Kenneth Wayne Smith, Thomas Otis Towers, and Betty Lou Wright. Each profiles interests, birth dates, colors, hobbies and prom theme wishes, with plans after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Allen
North Caroline High School
Shirley
Paris
Linda Lou Collison
Denton, Md
Linda
Hawaii
Jimmy Frase
Goldsboro
Jimmy
Heather
Linda Collison
Jim Frase
Ervin Elliott
Jay Hoffman
Georgeann Long
Patsy Riley
Kenny Smith
Thomas Towers
Betty Wright
Students Come Students Go In High School Enrollment
A historical enrollment note tracks high school class sizes from ninth to twelfth grade. The class of 1963 lost 24 percent over four years, the class of 1964 lost 26 percent, while current grades show declines from 195 to 143 for the twelve grade cohort, 191 to 165 for the ninth grade junior group, and 153 to 141 for the sophomores. Projections estimate about 145 juniors, 116 sophomores, and 149 freshmen will graduate in four years if current trends continue.
Odds & Ends Highlights From January Activities
The geography class hosted Mr. John Asher from Nigeria as head of U.S. Field Service. Library adds new social studies, stories, and biographies. F.H.A. sells homemade aprons and fudge for a fundraiser and hosts a January 13 dinner kickoff for Teachers Workshop. Ninth grade wood projects progress to metal layout plans. Advanced shop classes build home furniture. General Science covers simple machines while Chemistry tackles chemical arithmetic. Basketball teams post five wins three losses for both boys and JV. Girls suffer one loss to Colonel Richardson for a 4 1 record. Concessions sales thanked by Mr. Curry. Student Council hosts a Snow Dance on January 23 and plans Our Town play. Revised NCHS constitution copies soon distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Richardson
J.v.’S
Our Town to be staged by drama class this winter
The Speech and Drama class plans a night presentation of Our Town by Thornton Wilder. Set in Grovers Corners New Hampshire between 1901 and 1913 the bare stage will be half lit with a list of named roles including Stage Manager Gibbs Webb and Gibbs family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Town
Thornton Wilder
Grovers Corners
New Hampshire
Bob Wunderlich
Gibbs
Vickie Moore
Webb
Phyllis Wright
Stewart Dobson
Dr. Gibbs
Doug Jarrell
Howie Newsome
Jim Hadaway
George Gibbs
Jim Frase
Rebecca Gibbs
Nancy Wood
Emily
Patsy Riley
Wynette States
Cindy Melvin
Simon Stimson
Bill Darling
Soames
Norma Fearins
Jon Strodslard
Jock Walsh
Five Junior Girls Nominated For FFA Sweetheart
Deborah Wheatley Doris Scott Doris Hammer Nancy Spiering and Gail Councell are the five junior candidates for the FFA Sweetheart title. The Sweetheart dance is set for Saturday February 13, 1965 in the cafetorium with the queen to be crowned by 1964 Sweetheart Elaine Collison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah Wheatley
Doris Scott
Doris Hammer
Nancy Spiering
Gail Councell
Elaine Collison
Denton
Doris
Scotty
What I Would Do If Had An Hour Left To Live
A list of personal responses from readers naming actions they would take if they had one hour left. Entries include desires to be with loved ones, practical tasks, messages to friends and family, and personal reflections expressed in quick, fragmented quotes.
Evaluation Committee Prepares for March Accreditation Visit
North Caroline and nearby Eastern Shore schools gear up for three pivotal March days as they pursue accreditation by the Middle Atlantic States Association. The pre evaluation reveals teaching experience gaps and salary ranges, with teachers serving on three committees across subjects like guidance, health, programs, and staff administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Caroline
N.C
Middle Atlantic States Association
F. Holsinger
E. Derrickson
B. Eng
A. Stultz
H. Garey
M. Gibe
J. Hadaway
D. Stivers
D. Townsend
D. Raff
P.stone
L. Warwick
M. Bolton
G. Harrison
L. Hall
C. Foglesong
S. Messick
L. Curry
J. Webster
E. Miller
J. Melhuish
R. Covington
Art L. Warwick
T. Taylor
C. Lane
E. Roberts
FG. Harrison
B. Manley
Q.R. Walsh
J. Nussear
Gossip Groups at the School Halls
Morning groups for girls and boys gather near the library, office, and biology room to trade school gossip. The notes promise updates on Christmas gifts, new clothes, engagements, breakups, car repairs, and paint colors, inviting others to join for news about peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy
Suze
Joe
John
Sonny
A Third World War Yes Or No Poll At NCHS
Ten people including students and teachers were asked if a third World War was likely. Six said very likely citing world tensions and trouble spots Congo and Vietnam. Four believed discussion and the UN could resolve crises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.C.H.S
Congo
Vietnam
U.N
Exams Count Less In 1965 At North Caroline High
The North Caroline High School board adopts a new grading method for 1965 exams. For the first time average scores will include unit test marks from the first and second marking periods in addition to the brief 50 minute exam performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Caroline
Class of 1962 Motto and college plans listed
The class motto Not the end but the beginning is noted along with lavender and white colors and Gladiola as the class flower. Read lists show graduates attending Glenville State Teachers College Bridgewater College Gettysburg St Johns Salisbury State George Nier Franklin and Marshall Mary Pepper Bill Melhuish Carole Koenig University of Maryland and others. Several graduates work at DuPont General Foods and nursing training continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladiola
Roberta Downes
Glenville State Teachers College
Dorothy Fearins
Bridgewater College
Dave Lewis
Gettysburg
Mike Meeks
St. John's
Bob Osinski
Margaret Wilson
Salisbury State
Teachers College
George Nier
Franklin and Marshall
Mary Pepper
Bill Melhuish
Carole Koenig
University of Maryland
Alan Segar
Bridgewater
Yearbook Deadline Met by 1965 Carolinean Staff
The Carolinean yearbook staff completed forty eight pages designed and proofed in triplicate after sending fifty pages to the publishing company on January 8. The journalism class has completed eight units since September and this issue features examples of feature writing just studied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne Publishing Company
Library Assistants Have Many Duties At I M C
Library assistants at I M C perform varied clerical tasks across periods. Students like Jack Good Wayne Wise Ann Schreiber and others handle shelving stamping overdue notices and catalog card work while maintaining desk coverage and assisting with publicity and procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hall
Jack Good
Wayne Wise
Ann Schreiber
Mary Corkell
Marie Cameron
Robert Engels
Robert Gunson
Norma Fearins
Jenna Dyer
Kathleen Spiering
Ray Minner
Brooke Logan
Mianna Schoenfelder
Dorothea Merkel
Corrine Harding
Bill Darling
Jean Schreiber
Helen Sherlaw
Undergrad Interviews Highlight Freshman Sophomore and Junior Students
The school newspaper reports on random interviews with three NCHS students Nancy Ross Orme a freshman born March 6 1950 in Easton Maryland Nancy favors yellow steak collects stamps and sea shells and plans art school after graduation William Norman Smith a sophomore born March 3 194 in Goldsboro enjoys hunting and trap shooting and football studies General Business and is undecided about the future Marian Ringgold nicknamed Nip a junior in the Academic program participates in Student Council Band and FTA with interests in music and a tall blonde appearance she hopes to attend college and become a teacher
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin Elliott
Ervin
Georgeann
George
Lewes
Delaware
Denton
Southern Seminary Junior College
Nancy Spiering
Goldsboro
Nancy
Maryland Institute of Art
F.F.A
Gail Councell
Gail
Gail Lves
Future Farmers of America
Nancy Ross Orme
NCHS
Easton
Maryland
Bill
Marian Ringgold
N.C.H.S
F.T.A
Strayer College Announces 21 Full Scholarships
Strayer Junior College in Washington DC offers 21 full tuition scholarships worth over 17000 to 1965 high school graduates seeking business careers. Each 840 scholarship will be awarded based on records, a general scholastic ability test, and an interview. Exams occur in early March at high schools, with winners choosing from several day training programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Donoho, III
Strayer
Strayer Junior College
Thirteenth Street
N.W
Washington, D.C
Last Five Minutes Of The Day At North Carolina High
A man visiting North Carolina High School near the day’s end would see students half rising to leave as the bell nears. Some rooms still bustle with work while others quickly wrap up and start packing assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Caroline High School
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Hanson Hoffman
Jay
Easton Hospital
Ruth Patsy Riley
Patsy
Jock W
Kenneth Wayne Smith
Kenny
Thomas Otis Towers
DuPont's
General Foods
Betty Lou Wright
Betty Louise Wright
Betty
John Asher
Nigera
U.S
Lbrary
F.H.A
Mr. Curry
Nnear
FFA Sweethearts
Gail Council
Debbie Wheatley
FFA
Debbie
Ridgely
Dorsey
Dad
Eugenes
Ginny Pitts
Roland Willis
Palmer Smith
Phew
Tommy Wagner
Whitey Webb
Don Jarrell
Allen Pippin
Middletown High
Marty Shaffer
Woody
Gerrie McClyments
Wynette
Tommy Eigenrode
Dave Abbott
Pattie Embert
Diane Hubbard
Navyl
Stanley Cordery
John Fearnis
Carol Towers
Winnie Cohee
Bob Slocums
Brenda Hulliger
Joanne Fuchs
Mary Ellen Wooters
Don Durham
Elizabeth King
Shelly Lewis
Eugene Pippin
Golden Beacom
DuPont
Rowena Dean
Jean Hammer
Joan Bishop
Milford
Eddie Sutton
Richard Williams
Doug Henry
Homer Smith
Ronny Pippin
Yearbook Editors
Phyllis Bowman
Elaine Wilson
Mary Ann Quillen
Norma Baker
Jean Cole
Sandy Conner
Rusty Eaton
Rosemary Little
Donna Warren
Helen Hammer
Marilyn Shaffer
William Norman Smith
Conan
As Bill
Strayer College
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