Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2018 with funding from North Carolina Digital Heritage Center https://archive.org/details/pricean195740pric THE PRICEAN Published by the 1957 SENIOR CLASS OF PRICE HIGH SCHOOL SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA * UC UBRA* SALISBURY, N C Foreword The class of 1957 hereby presents this annual. It includes written and pictorial features that we shall cherish for many years. As we look forward, it is our hope that other classes may be inspired to present a better annual than this one. We hope, also that all the standards, and traditions of dear Price will always be kept high. Above all we trust that the future senior classes will never fail to express their gratitude to those who have guided them into an appreciation of all that is good, beautiful, and true. We offer our sincere gratitude to Superintendent J. H. Knox and Mr. S. O. Jones our principal, for their supervision and leadership throughout our high school years. To the members of the faculty and to our patrons and parents, we offer our deepest appreciation. We especially wish to thank Mr. W. L. Miller and Mrs. A. A. Lancaster, our senior advisors, for their patient guidance in all of our class activities. As we go to press we desire to express our thanks to Rowan Printing Com¬ pany, the Earle Studio, and to the many business firms, organizations, and patrons that have made it possible for us to publish this annual. Bernard Feaster, Editor-in-Chief Samuel Leazer, Business Manager Freddie Evans, Chairman Advertising Committee Dedication MISS A. E. MARIE WEEKS The class of '57 dedicates this annual to Miss A. E. Marie Weeks, who for nineteen years was teacher of English and history, and director of the school chorus. Her diligence, interest, high standards, thoroughness, and her ability to produce singing groups of superior quality have left an indelible influence upon our class and upon the many other classes that she taught. Although Miss Weeks was forced to retire because of ill health, she will ever remain in the hearts and minds of the pupils, teachers, parents, and friends. The Superintendent MR. J. H. KNOX To the Graduating Class of 1957: I wish to congratulate all members of the 1957 Senior Class of Price High School upon the successful completion of the high school course of study. My hope is that the knowledge, the associations, the services, and the skills all acquired, enjoyed, and developed will enable each of you to serve better and effectively in the years ahead, whatever your sphere of activity. The school system stands ready to assist you in whatever way we can in the future. We hope that you will continue your associations with Price High School in the years to come. Your services in building a stronger and more effective school program are needed and will be welcomed. Sincerely yours, J. H. Knox, Superintendent June 4, 1957 Price High Schoo The accomplishments made in this memorable institute will ever be an inspiration to us as we strive to reach higher goals in life. With gratitude, we shall always keep in mind, the solid foundation which has been laid for us by our superintendent, principal and teachers. Our Retired Principa L. H. HALL The class of 1957 takes pleasure in following other classes in saluting Mr. L. H. Hall, our retired principal. For thirty-six years he was the leader of the Negro Division of Public Schools in Salisbury. As principal of Price he was able to inspire many pupils who have now become successful. We salute Mr. Hall as a great educator and a great citizen. Since 1911 he has been superintendent of the Sunday School of Moore's Chapel; he has been trustee of the same church for twenty-two years. Mr. Hall has served as Tenant Interviewer for the Housing Projects, member of the Recreation Commission, member of the Interracial Council, Chairman of the Rowan Division of Boy Scouts, Secretary to the National Alumni Association of Livingstone College. The City of Salisbury has honored Mr. Hall in three significant ways: a street has been named for him; the gymnasium and shop building were named in his honor; he has been appointed as member of the Board of Education of the city. The Principa m r ‘^jirrvif rw\ rim n nr MR. S. O. JONES I am happy to congratulate you on the publication of the 1957 Pricean. Your enthusiastic cooperation and your willingness to work are clear indications that you have the ability to meet and solve difficult problems. The same qualities which you used in the completion of this annual—cooperation, industry, thoroughness, foresight, good taste, and, yes, cheerfulness—will help you meet life's situations with a high degree of success. May God bless you, and may you always nurture the desire to give consecrated service for the advancement of humanity. S. O. JONES Principal Facu ry Miss Sara L. Hunter Library Science, English, B.S., South Carolina State College S. O. Jones. .Principal, B.S., Winston-Salem Teachers College; M.A., New York University; further study, University of Oklahoma. Mrs. Abna A. Lancaster French, English, Social Studies. A.B., Shaw University; A.M., University of Connecticutt S. W. Lancaster Physical Education, Physics, Mathematics. B.S., Livingstone College; M.A., Springfield College Mrs. Barbara D. Lee Physical Education, English, Science, Social Studies, Science. B.S., A. and T. College, further studies at A. and T. College. Mrs. Esther Commander Marioneaux. English, Social Studies, Music. A.B., Fisk University, Further Studies at McGill University. Facu ty MILLER OLDS POWERS WHITE WILLIAMS Left to right: W. L. Miller Mathematics, Driver Education, B.S., Livingstone College, Further study: North Carolina College, Boston University. Alexander Monroe Industrial Arts, Trade B.S. and M.S., A. and T. College J. W. Nicholson. Science, B.S., Livingstone College, Further studies: Columbia University, Yale University. I. J. Olds Band, Social Studies; B.S., A. and T. College, Further studies: Virginia State College, A. and T. College. Miss Eunice Powers Business, English B.S., A. and T. College, M.A., Columbia University. Mrs. Marian Morant White Secretary B.S., Livingstone College Mrs. Wetonah M. Williams Homemaking B.S., Hampton Institute, M. Ed. The Pennsylvania State University. Supervising Personne MRS. JULIA C. TAGGART DR. W. J. EZELL Visiting School Nurse School Physician MRS. ALMA CLARK Cafeteria Manager Our Custodians MR. JOHN KING MRS. MARGARET BROWN Our Cafeteria Personne MRS. SADIE COWAN MRS. JESSIE SLOAN Congratulations To Parents We hereby salute parents who have seen large families complete Price High School. Their interest, encouragement, sacrifices and co-operation merit praise and honor. 1. MRS. BEULAH CHAMBERS (4) 5. MRS. CLARA KIRKSEY (5) 2. MRS. MARY REID (4) 6. MRS. GENOLA KERR (4) 3. MRS. CORA HUNT (5) 7. MR. SAMUEL TORRENCE (6) 4. MRS. GERVAISE REDFERN (4) 8. MRS. MINNIE LITTLEJOHN (4) Congratulations to Parents 1. MRS. EVA MAE McCLAIN (5) 5. MR. LONNIE MOORE (5) 2. MR. TILLMAN ALDRICH (7) 6. MRS. ANNIE LEAZER (4) 3. MRS. ROXIE RAMSEY (4) 7. MRS. NATHALIE REESE (4) 4. MRS. ANNIE WILKINS (4) 8. MRS. ESTELLE JORDAN (6) A Few Outstanding Priceans MRS. WILLETTE MILLER SCOTT MRS. CORA MORTON MASSEY MR. TRAUGOTT H. LASH Price High School, Howard University 1956, Price High School, A.B., Johnson C. Smith Editor of the first Pricean; economics maior Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Recipient of University, A.M. in English, University of of Lincoln University; progressive business Professional Pharmacy Award, Ethical Pres¬ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At present English man of Salisbury; active in the fields of cription Pharmacy Award. At present Cancer teacher at E. E. Smith High School, Fayette¬ merchandising, manufacturing, and real estate. Research Scientist at Roswell Park Memorial ville, N. C. Owner of Lashes Little Giant Store, and Institute, Buffalo, New York. Lashstone Concrete Company. MR. GEORGE CURLEE MRS. VICTORIA MISS LILLIESTEEN MOORE Price High School, Livingstone College, SIMMONS SUTTON Price High School, Tyler Business School; A.B.; owner of Big "V" Grocery Store, Graduate of Apex Beauty School of New Beauty Parlor, Barber Shop, Pool Room, Price High School; A.B., Livingstone Col¬ York; Imperial Beauty School of Philadelphia, Filling Station, and Apartments. Trustee, lege; Graduate work Atlanta University; For¬ Dale Carnegie Institute of Effective Speaking Soldiers Memorial Church. mer teacher at Price; Chairman English and Human Relations; courses at Ingerid department, Turner High School, Atlanta School of Hair, Design, A. and T. College, Georgia. New York University; owner of two beauty shops; teacher of cosmetology. West Char¬ lotte Senior High School, Charlotte, N. C. A Few Outstanding Graduates MRS. RUTH MILLER GORE JESSE H. WALKER MRS. ALTA CLARK MEEKS Price High School, Livingstone College, Price High School, B.S. Livingstone College, Price High School, Livingstone College, B.S., B.S., Mathematics teacher at Price for five graduate work in journalism, New York Uni¬ New York University, M.A. in Personnel and years; thirty months in W.A.C. attaining versity; Managing Editor of the New York Guidance; further study in Psychology at rank of 1st Sgt.; M.A. West Virginia Uni¬ Age; 31/2 years in U. S. Air Force; at present Columbia University; teacher at Price 1940- versity, Matriculating for Ed.D. degree at Bos¬ Assistant Managing Editor of the Amsterdam 1945, Instructor in Psychology at Carver ton University; Assistant Professor of Educa¬ News. Junior College Rockville, Maryland; Counse¬ tion and Guidance at A. and T. College. lor Carver High School, Rockville, Maryland. RALPH JORDAN MRS. ELIZABETH RAEFORD GRAHAM DUNCAN KOONTZ Price High School; B.S., North Carolina Price High School, Sergeant in Military College; M.A.