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GASTON-TECHNICALINSTITUTE
GASTONIA, N.C.
PUBLISHED BY THE
SENIOR CLASS OF1959-60
Editor-in-Chief. .
Associate Editor
.
Business Manager
Gary Bottomley. . Ken Stafford
. . Nick Rogers
FOREWORD
"Ponder the paths of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established."
Proverbs 4:26
Tech PathsWithin the covers of this book are revealed the paths of the
students, the faculty, and the school during the '59-'60 school year.
Each of us has followed somewhat different paths this year, but the
ultimate goal is the same for us all - that is to better ourselves
through education. No matter what path we have chosen to follow,
"Tech Paths" has our story. Not only does "Tech Paths" record
our academic paths, but also any extracurricular activities in which
we may have participated.
We Enter the Path to Technology
"Strew gladness on the paths of men-you will not pass this way again."
Sam Walter Foss
The Toll Gate
WILL YOU TAKE A CHECK?
The Rest Beside the Way
The Winding Path
ENGLISH CLASS
Establishing Land Marks
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The Toilsome Path
ELECTRONICS LAB
Recreation Area
MAY I HAVE THE NEXT ONE?
"WE DANCE"
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BASEBALL
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FOOTBALLBASKETBALL
"WE PLAY"
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The Steep Climb
NIGHT TIME STUDY
"Peace and rest at last have come.
All the day's long toil is past,
and each heart is whispering,
'Home, home at last'."
Thomas Hood
XIT
"The path of the just is as the shining light
that shineth more and more into the perfect
day."
Proverbs 4:18
WE DEDICATE
To a gallant lady whose sweet smile and pleasant
disposition has been an inspiration to each student
who has passed by her desk.
We dedicate this, our second Annual, to Mary
Elkins McQuere.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADMINISTRATION
CLASSES
FEATURES
ACTIVITIES
ATHLETICS
ADVERTISING
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DR. JOHN T. CALDWELLChancellor
North Carolina State College
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Dr. J. H. LampeDean of School of EngineeringNorth Carolina State College
Mr. E. W. RugglesDirector, College Extension Division
North Carolina State College
Gaston Technical Institute is a division of the School of Engineering,
North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering, and is
operated under the auspices of the School of Engineering by the CollegeExtension Division of North Carolina State College.
Graduates receive the Associate in Applied Science degree in Civil
Technology, Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, or Me-chanical and Production Technology.
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ADMINISTRATION
WILLIAM H. HALSTEADE. E.. Georgia Tech
DIRECTOR
Paul V. SmithRegistrar
Mrs. Mary E. McQuereSecretary
Mrs. Viola S. BrownBookkeeper
Mr. Blaine CarpenterCafeteria Manager
Mr. E. A. JacksonMaintenance
N FACULTY
- George Benolken
A. B., Elon College
F. L. BroadhurstB. S., N. C. State College
Henry C. Cline
B. S., Appalachian State
Teachers College
Frank M. CrowBSEE, Louisiana State
University
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R. A. FuhrerE. E., University of Pittsburgh
G. Allen Fuller, Jr.
BEE, N. C. State College
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FACULTY
Clay Groves
John M. Jenkins
M. A.. N. C. State College
Vincent LeongB. S.. High Point CollegeM. A., Appalachian State
Teachers College
Paul LunsfordB. S., Appalachian State
Teachers College
Mrs. Eleanor M. McArverB. S., Madison College
Robert MichealB. M. E., N. C. State College
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FACULTY
Samuel D. MorganB. S., N. C. State College
Clyde H. RobinsonB Geo E, N. C. State College
Mrs. Mary Clare Sanders
B. S., Woman's College, UNC
J. David VanceBCE, N. C. State College
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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS
President Bill Bass
Vice President Bill Waddell
Secretary-Treasurer Earl Smith
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SENIORS
William P. AbernathySalisbury, N. C.
Electronics
January, 1961
Sidney Herman Allen
Durham, N C.
Civil
June, 1960
Donald Keith AndrewSnowcamp, N. C.
Electronics
June, 1960
Harvey Paul Austin
Aurora, N. C.
Electronics
January, 1960
William Fred BassLouisburg, N. C.
Electronics
January, 1960
Tony Haldon Bell
Jonesville, N. C.
Electronics
January, 1960
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William Howard BestHendersonville, N. C.Electronics
June, 1960
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Alfred L. Billing
Elkin, N. C.
MechanicalJanuary, 1961
Gary James BottomleyNorth Wilkesboro, N. C.
Civil
June, 1960
wCharles L. BurnsEllenboro, N. C.
Electronics
January, 1961
James Mike CableDurham, N C.
MechanicalJune, 1960
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i-Teddy Brooks CanupKannapolis, N. C.
MechanicalJune, 1960
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1Arthur Dean CarterJefferson, N. C.
ElectronicsJanuary, 1960
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Jack L. ChadwickRocky Mount, N. C.
Electronics
January, 1961
Ray H. Cheek, Jr.
Jonesville, N. C.
Electronics
January, 1961
Virgil Keith CheekAsheboro, N. C.
Electronics
June, 1960
Ronny Albert ChildressDrexel, N. C.
Civil
June, 1960
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William Ivey ClappRandleman, N. C.
Electronics
June, 1960
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James Allen CoxKannapolis, N. C.
Electronics
June, 1960
Walter Gray CredleEnglehard, N. C.
Electronics
January, 1961
Thomas Rodney CromwellBryson City, N. C.
Electronics
January, 1960
Harris Adam CrowellGreensboro, N. C.
Civil
June, 1960
Robert Spencer Earnhardt
Spencer, N. C.
MechanicalJanuary, 1960
Vaught H. Elledge
North Wilkesboro. N.
Electronics
June, 1960
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George William Ellis
Winston-Salem, N. C.
Electronics
June, 1960
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Lloyd Van Fishel
Winston-Salem, N. C.
MechanicalJune, 1960
John Paul FreemanEdneyville, N. C.
Electronics
January, 1960
"*<*^ Thomas Ray GaddyHigh Point. N. C.
ElectronicsJune, 1960
Cleveland Roscoe GallowayRosman, N. C.
Electronics
January, 1960
Jack Austin GentryElkin, N. C.
ElectronicsJune, 1960
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Aubrey Wayne GibbsSwan Quarter, N. C.
Civil
January. 1961
Donald George GowensSpartanburg, S. C.
Electronics
June, 1960
Eubert H. Graham, Jr.
Salisbury, N. C.
Electronics
June, 1960
Edward L. GravesGreensboro, N. C.
Electronics
June, 1960
William O' Daniel Gray, Jr.
Gastonia, N. C.
MechanicalJanuary, 1961
Frank Michael Griffin
Columbia, N.
MechanicalJune, 1960
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Fred Gerald HagerCleveland, N. C.Civil
June, 1960
Donald L. HamrickGastonia, N. C.
Electronics
January, 1961
Charles Arnold HardeeLaurinburg, S. C.
Electronics
June, 1960
Carroll HardinGastonia, N. C.ElectronicsJune, 1960
James Jackson HardinMorganton, N. C.Electronics
June, 1960
Max Roland HarlessLenoir, N. C.
ElectronicsJune, 1960
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Maurice HendersonGastonia, N. C.
Electronics
January, 1961
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Roger Brent HobgoodFort Bragg, N. C.
Electronics
June, 1960
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William Worth HodgeRaleigh, N. C.
Electronics
June, 1960
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Marvin Kent HolcombJonesville, N. C.
Electronics
January, 1961
Oscor Alton Holt
New Hill, N. C.
Electronics
June, 1960
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Donald E. Honey cutt
Kannapolis, N. C.
Civil
June, 1960
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Frank W. HooverSalisbury, N. C.
Electrical
January, 1960
Claude Melvin HurlockerMt. Pleasant, N. C.
Electronics
June, 1960
Billy Bascom IsomAngier, N. C.
Civil
January, 1960
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Walter Willis JohnsonAurora, N. C.
Civil
January, 1960
Charles Roger JonesRaleigh, N. C.
Electronics
January, 1961
Fred Wilson JusticeLincolnton, N. C.
Electronics
January, 1961
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Linwood Robbins King, Jr.
Turkey, N. C.
Electronics
January, 1961
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Jesse Macon Lawrence,Mt. Ranier, MarylandElectrical
June, 1960
Larry Burton Linville
Belews Creek, N. C.
Electrical
June, 1960
Joseph Duane Lytle
Lexington, N. C.
Electronics
January, 1961
David Hunter Mauney, III
Lincolnton, N. C.
Mechanical and Production
January, 1961
Frank William NolenFranklin, N. C.
Electrical
January, 1960
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James Allen NowellEagle Rock, N. C.
Electronics
June, 1960
Julian Edward PadgettUnion Mills, N. C.Electrical
January, 1960
George Cooper Page, Jr.
Wilson, N. C.
Electronics
June, 1960
Roger Elwin PoplinAlbemarle, N. C.
Mechanical and ProductionJune, 1960
Thomas Sanford PoteetDrexel, N. C.
Mechanical and ProductionJune, 1960
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Daniel Stuart Proffit
North Wilkesboro, N. C.Mechanical and ProductionJune, 1960
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Jerry Phillip ReapAlbemarle, N. C.
Electrical
January, 1960
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^t Alva Nichols RogersGraham, N. C.
Mechanical and ProductionJanuary, 1961 wr
Robert Nelson Rosebro, Jr.
Gastonia, N. C.
Electronics
June, 1960
Robert Steele ShacklefordGreenville, N. C.
Electrical
June, 1960
Harold Lawrence ShehaneGastonia, N. C.
Electronics
January, 1961
Charles Ellis Silver
Burnsville, N. C.
Electronics
June, 1960
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Aaron Earl SmithNew Hill, N. C.
Civil
June, 1960
Glenn Oliver SmithRockingham, N. C.
Mechanical and ProductionJanuary, 1961
Ambrose Greer Southern
Mt. Airy, N. C.
Electrical
January, 1960
Ivy Kenyon Stafford, Jr.
Buies Creek, N. C.
Electronics
June, 1960
William Thomas Sutton
Kinston, N. C.
ElectronicsJune, 1960
Roger Connie TaylorMayodan, N. C.
ElectronicsJune. 1960
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Bill Dale WaddellGrassy Creek, N. C.
Electronics
June, 1960
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John Delano WaddellGrassy Creek, N. C.
Electronics
June, 1960
Kenneth Clarence WestApex, N. C.
Civil
January, 1960
Frank Eagle WhisnantSalisbury, N. C.
Mechanical and ProductionJune, 1960
Barna Osbone WilderZebulon, N. C.
ElectronicsJanuary. 1961
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Darrell Ellis WilliamsArlington, Va.Electronics
June. 1960
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Jacob Adolph WilliamsonWashington, N. C.Civil
January. 1960
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Ronald Lee Willis
Spray, N. C.
Civil
June, 1960
THE END OF THE PATH
CLASS OFFICERS
William P. Abernathy. . . .President
Ray Triplett Vice-President
Betty Lou Ward-Secretary-Treasurer
FRESHMAN CLASS
Edward A. ArrowoodMorganton, N. C.
Electronics
Edwin L. ArrowoodMorganton, N. C.
Electronics
Joe David BogleBelmont, N. C.
Mechanical
William R. BradleyGastonia, N. C.
Electronics
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Charles L. Britt
Carthage, N. C.
Civil
Jack A. BrookshireLenoir, N. C.
Electronics
George D. BuchananFranklin, N. C.
Electronics
Steve R. CastleBoone, N. C.
Electronics
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Amos S. Clark, Jr.
Winston-Salem, N. C.
Electrical
Wayne E. Clodfelter
Lexington, N. C.
Mechanical
Ralph L. Dalton
Gastonia, N. C.
Electronics
Carlisle B. DavisFayetteville, N. C.
Electronics
Jon H. DavisGastonia, N. C.
Mechanical
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Kenneth M. DavisDavis, N. C.
Mechanical A i Hi
FRESHMAN
Norwood G. DavisVerona, N. C.
Electronics
Wyant L. DavisBelwood, N. C.
Civil AftA.
CLASS
Ernest L. OechantBuies Creek, N. C.
Electronics
H. Michael Fletcher
Lowell, N. C.
Electronics
James H. Franklin
Andrews, N. C.
Electronics
Thomas M. FrickSalisbury, N. C.
Civil
James E. HarrisElkin, N. C.
Electronics
William D. HefnerHickory, N. C.
Electrical
William M. HembreeMurphy, N. C.
Civil
Haunted HarryIn memory of thosewho didn't make it
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Molvin C. JenkinsGastonia, N. C.
Electronics
David W. KeslerSalisbury, N. C.
Electronics
Kerney L. Koontz, JrLexington, N. C.
Electronics
FRESHMANDorsey P. HenryFranklin, N. C.Electronics
Leonard E. Herring, JrCharlotte, N. C.
Electronics
Roger G. HolbrookGreensboro. N. C.
Mechanical
Benny L. HooverBelmont, N. C.
Mechanical
W. Bayne KoontsLexington, N. C.
Electrical
CLASSLarry L. LongLincolnton, N. C.
Electrical
Stoney K. LongworthJonesville, N. C.
Civil
Jerry E. LucasAlbemarle, N. C.
Electronics
James R. MartinGibsonville, N. C.
Electrical
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Jonny W. MaskHickory, N. C.
Civil
James O. McCainCandler, N. C.
Electronics
William J. McCainCandler, N. C.
Mechanical
James D. McGilvarySanford. N. C.
Electronics
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FRESHMANOtis L. McGrawTryon. N. C.
Civil
James S. McRaeMt. Gilead, N. C.
Electronics
Clyde H. Morgan, Jr
Sanford, N. C.
Mechanical
Charles L. Neely, Jr.
Statesville, N. C.
Electrical
John R. NolandEnka, N. C.
Mechanical
Verlin K. OliverJonesville, N. C.
Electrical
William L. PearsonCharleston, S. C.
Electronics
John M. Phillips
Belmont, N. C.
Electrical
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CLASS
Robert E. RaganFuquay Varina, N. C.
Electronics
Ronnie M. RatchfordGastonia, N. C.
Electrical
Pau'. M. RayGreensboro, N. C.Mechanical
Samuel E. Riddick, Jr.
Sunbury, N. C.
Electronics
Thomas J. RobertsChina Grove, N. C.
Electronics
Donald E. RossNorwood, N. C.
Electrical
John H. SandersBelmont, N. C.
Mechanical
John R. ShulerLowell, N. C.
Mechanical
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John W. SpencerDurham, N. C.
Mechanical
Marx D. Stewart
Coats, N. C.
Electronics
Troy L. Stewart
Gibsonville, N. C.
Electrical
William A. Stewart
Smithfield, N. C.
Electronics
FRESHMAN
Richard T. SuggGrifton, N. C.
Electrical
Thomas R. SwanFranklin, N. C.
Electrical
Gary B. TeshWinston-Salem, N. C.
Civil
Charles E. TestermanWest Jefferson, N. C.
Electronics
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CLASSCharles H. Tilley
Durham, N. C.
Electronics
James R. Triplett
North Wilkesboro, N. C.
Civil
John E. WalkerGibsonville, N. C.
Mechanical
Webster R. WalkerSurara, N. C.
Electronics
Charles W. WallaceCramerton, N. C.
Electronics
Betty Lou WardWhiteville, N. C.
Electronics
James L. WhisnantGastonia, N. C.
Mechanical
Teddy A. WilkinsonWadesboro, N. C.
Electronics
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FRESHMAN CLASS
Michael Willis
Shelby, N. C.
Electronics
Dewey J. Wolfe, Jr.
Bessemer City, N. C.
Civil
Lonnie E. Willoughby, Jr.
Tabor City, N. C.
Electronics
John E. Yelvington, Jr.
Clayton, N. C.
Electronics
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SUPERLATIVES
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SUPERLATIVES
KEN WESTBest Citizen
KEN STAFFORDMost Studious
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SUPERLATIVES
FRANK NOLENMost Likely to Succeed
BILL BASSFriendliest
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SUPERLATIVES
PAUL FREEMANBest All- Round
JOHN WADDELLMost Athletic
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GARY BOTTOMLEYEditor-in-Chief
DE LORES BOTTOMLEYSponsor
ANNUAL STAFF
KEN STAFFORDAssociate Editor
JO ANN LOWESponsor
NICK ROGERSBusiness Manager
MARY LOUGHRIDGESponsor
ANNUAL STAFF
DON ROSSPhotographer
SAUNDRA KENDALLSponsor
DEAN CARTERAdministration Editor
MRS. CARTERSponsor
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JACK GENTRYActivities Editor
MARY GENTRYSponsor
EUBERT GRAHAMAssistant Editor
ELLEN LOWMANSponsor
ANNUAL STAFF
KENT HOLCOMBFeature Editor
FRANCES HAMPTONSponsor
OTIS McGRAWArtist
JEAN CHOWANSponsor
ANNUAL STAFF
DANNY PROFFITSports Editor
DAYETTA PROFFITSponsor
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RONALD WILLISAssistant Business Manager
JULIA ANN TAYLORSponsor
ANNUAL STAFF
LONNIE WILLOUGHBYFreshman Editor
MARGARET WILLOUGHBYSponsor
SIDNEY ALLENAssistant Business Manager
ANNE PRINCESponsor
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MRS. McARVERAdvisor
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Left to Right - Ken West, Don Hamrick, Sam Riddick, Charles Burns, Ted Camup, Joe Lytle, RonnieChildress, Roger Jones.
Ken West - Editor
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STUDENT COUNCIL
Sidney Allen - President
Left to Right - First Row - Bill Bass, Bill Abernathy; Second Row - Ken West, Frank Nolen, Bill
Stewart, Gary Bottomley; Third Row - Ken Davis, Don Hamrick, Paul Freeman, Webster Walker,Earl Smith.
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COLLEGIATE CIVITAN CLUB
Left to Right - First Row - Charles Hardee, Frank Nolen, Jimmy Hardin, Julian Padgett, KerneyKoontz, Jack Chadwick, David Mauney, Ray Triplett, Kent Holcomb. Second Row - Steve Castle, FrankHoover, James Nowell, Bill Clapp, Roger Jones, Joe Lytle, Ernest Dechent, John Yelvington.
Bill Clapp - President
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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TOOL ANDMANUFACTURING ENGINEERS - STUDENT
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Daniel Proffit - President
Left to Right - First Row - Daniel Proffit, Robert Earnhardt, Thomas Poteet, Milton Ray, Roger Pop-
lin, Willian McCain, John Sanders, David Bogle, Nick Rogers; Second Row - Lloyd Fishel, Ted Canup,
Frank Whisnant; Seated - Clyde Morgan.
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AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
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Left to Right - First Row - Kent Holcomb, Ray Cheek, Tony Bell, Verlin Holiver; Second Row - RobertRosebro, Bill Bass, Eubert Graham, Bill Stewart; Third Row - Clay Groves - Advisor, Dean Carter,
James Harris.
Kent Holcomb - President
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CIVIL CLUB
President - Ronnie Willis
Left to Right - Front Row - Ronnie Childress, Ronald Willis, Gerald Hager; Second Row - ThomasFrick, Ken West, Don Honeycutt, Gary Bottomley, Jacob Williamson, Walter Johnson; Third Row - JoeLoven, Gary Tesh, Ray Triplett, Earl Smith, Mr. Vance - Sponsor.
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BASEBALL, 58-59
Front Row - Left to Right - Bowers, Ritchie, Bottomley, Hodge; Second Row - Cumby, Proffit, Blake-ley, Canup, Hall; Third Row - Galloway, Freeman, Hamrick, Honeycutt, Hubbard.
Tom Cumby, Coach
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Compliments of
A.B. CARTER, INCORPORATED
Operating
MILL DEVICES COMPANY
Gastonia, North Carolina
CARTER TRAVELER COMPANY
Gastonia, North Carolina
Compliments of
RECREATION, INCORPORATED
212 East Main Avenue
Gastonia, North Carolina
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HI-FI CENTER
200 Feet Off Wilkinson Boulevard - Across From Marsh Supermarket
Phone UN 5-3822 112 Green Drive Gastonia, N. C.
Comp/imenfs
MAJOR LEAGUE LANES
40 Bowling LaneRestaurant
s All Automatic EquipmtSport Shop
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2400 Wilkinson Blvd.
Gastonia, North Carolina
Compliments of
FIRESTONE TEXTILES
FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
INSURED SAVINGS - HOME LOANSWHERE THOUSANDS ARE SAVING MILLIONS
Main Office
251 West Main Avenue
Akers Center Branch, 1327 E.Franklin AvenueGastonia, North Carolina
JOHN CARSON'S TEXACO SERVICE STATION
1028 West Franklin Avenue
ACROSS THE STREET FROMGASTON TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
SUNRISE DAIRY
GRADE"A"
PASTEURIZED DAIRY PRODUCTS
509 West Franklin Avenue
Gastonia, North Carolina
GASTONIA PLUMBING &HEATING COMPANY, INC.
Phone UN -7 -2 15
1301 West Franklin Avenue
Gastonia, North Carolina
MANNING'S
Clothing and Footwear for
the whole family.
1200 West Franklin AvenueGastonia, North Carolina
Compliments of
Station WGAS
MUSIC A-PLENTY AT 1420
Davis Park RoadGastonia, North Carolina
Established 1917
SPENCER'S INCORPORATED
Office Supplies
Outfitters -PrintersP.O. Box 860
Gastonia, North Carolina
Compliments of
F.A. YOUNG MACHINE SHOP
Compliments of
W G N C RADIO STATION
US 321 North
Gastonia, North Carolina
LITTLE FURNITURE CO.
1133 West Franklin Avenue
Gastonia, North Carolina
LEIGH FOOD PRODUCTS, INC.
Makers of Tasty Sandwiches
Wholesale Only Fresh Daily
Phone UN 5-8517
625 West Airline AvenueGastonia, North Carolina
CONGRATULATIONS
KENNEDY'S REXALL DRUGS
PhoneUN 5-3401 UN 5-3402
213 West Main AvenueGastonia, North Carolina
Compliments of
WIX CORPORATION
1301 East Ozark Avenue
Gastonia, North Carolina
FIBER CONTROLS
CORPORATION
Automation Specialists
3014 Seagle Avenue
Phone Un 4-2639
Gastonia, North Carolina
KINCAID COTTON
COMPANY, INCORPORATED
342 West Main Avenue
High Grade Domestic and
Impoi'ted Cotton
Gastonia North Carolina
MAerial view of the new HomeNte chain sow plant in Gastonia, North Carolina, showing the 360 foot square
building with its windowless, one-story construction. The two-story entrance section has offices below and
a spacious cafeteria above. The 62 acre plot extends post the heavily wooded area in the center of
the oicture.
Compliments of
HOMEUTEA DIVISION OF TEXTRON INCORPORATED"
Compliments
RANKIN-ARMSTRONG
FURNITURE COMPANY
205 East Main Avenue
Gastonia, North Carolina
Compliments
SOUTHERN
SUPPLY COMPANY
258 East Main Avenue
Gastonia, North Carolina
FRANKLIN HARDWARE CO
GENERAL HARDWARE
1225W. Franklin Ave.Phone UN 5-2361
Gastonia, North Carolina
SWEETLAND RESTAURANT
WHERE G. T. I. STUDENTSMEET TO EAT
Phone UN 7-9134133 W. Main Ave.
EDWARDS GARAGE
MOTOR OVERHAUL AND TUNE -UPBRAKE SERVICE -FRONT END ALIGNMENT
TIRES BALANCEDGENERATOR AND STARTER REPAIRAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE
1003 Gaston Ave. Gastonia, North Carolina Phone UN 7-9954
GASTONIA MUTUAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
INSURED SAVINGS
ORGANIZED 1905
3 1/2% Current Dividend Rate
283 W. Main Ave., Gastonia, North Carolina
Lesson for Seniors . .
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and Other Smart
Studentsugwt " sighA »'
Good light heads off drowsiness and
speeds you through assignments. So
make sure your bulb is in the proper
size, that your lamp shade reflects
light, and that it flares enough to dif-
fuse light over all your work area. Make
good light your friend ..for life. It
costs so little, means so much! DUKEPOWER COM PAIN Y
Compliments of
HOLSUM
BAKING COMPANY
Bakers of Softwist Bread
609 West Airline Avenue
Phone UN 4-3236
Gastonia, North Carolina
Compliments of
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CAROTHERS
FUNERAL HOME
& COLONIAL CHAPEL
Oxygen -equipped Ambulance
Service
Second Ave. at Chester St.
Phone UN 7-6337
Gastonia, North Carolina
GUIDE POST TO OPPORTUNITY
7Burlington
For young people seeking careers with
challenge, the textile industry --one of the
nation's important industries — offers
excellent opportunities.
Let the world -known Burlington"triangle of quality" be your guidepost to
the future.
Young men and women of imagina-tion, initiative and ability will find re-
warding careers in textiles, and with Bur-lington, world's leading textile organi-zation.
CAROLINIAN MILLS
CRAMERTON MILLS
FLINT MILL
RANLO MANUFACTURINGCO.
MODENA PLANT—KLOPMAN MILLS
GASTON WAREHOUSE& TERMINAL
UNITS OF
Burlington
,
Burilngton
NDUSTH1ES, INC.
Compliments of
GOODNIGHT BROTHERS,INCORPORATED
WHOLESALE FRUIT & VEGETABLES
TELEPHONE UN 5-3496 - UN 5-3497
Compliments of
CRAIG MOTOR COMPANY209 North Chester Street
Gastonia, North Carolina
RENAULT PEUGEOT
TELEPHONE UN 7-7257 - UN 77258
Compliments of
DELMAR
COMPLIMENTS
of
A. M. SMYRE
MANUFACTURING COMPANYGASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA
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