Editor Marea Penney Kafer Associate Editor. .Mary Windley Dunn Senior Editors Dollie S. Bray Patsy Ann Taylor Junior Editor Joyce Boyd Sophomore Editor Charles Duffy Freshman Editor Helen Kafer Art Editor Rebecca Barnhardt Art Staff Bill Ferebee, Phil Jordan Feature Editor Jack Alan Menius Sports Editor Joe Mavretic Subscription Chairman . .Emalou Harman Subscription Staff Sharon Flaherty, Kay McCosley, Dorothy Coplon Business Manager. .Albert W. Brinson Business Staff Agnes Barden, Edwin Dickinson, Laurence Stith, George Pate, Jean Ward, Jackie Eure, Carolyn Riddick, Betty Mor- rison, Lynn Ganzer, Barbara Carcich Typists . .Ann Whitford, Ann Woolard Advisers Mrs. William Flowers Mrs. John Rhodes W$t prutn 1951 Published by the Students of NEW BERN HIGH SCHOOL New Bern, North Carolina Marea Penney Kafer Editor Albert W. Brinson, Jr. Business Manager Craven-Pamlico-Carteret Regional Library J^eto 2Bew SMgf) g>d)ooI 2 Jforetoorb As you look back through the years and try to recapture the joys of your high school days, we hope that The Bruin can bring back the wonderful memories which should not be forgotten. We hope that you in years to come, will never forget your classmates with whom you have had so many good times nor the teachers who have tried so hard to keep you on the right track. We sincerely hope that The Bruin can help you relive these priceless memories, so to you, the students, we present this Cfje Prtun of 1951 who has for many years been a teacher in the high school. She is the one who has given up her time and her wants to participate in the high school activities, to help the students when they need it and who is most loved by all of the students. Without her, many little things which help run a high school smoothly would go undone. To show our appreciation of everything you have done for us, we gratefully dedicate to you, Mrs. Albert Brinson, this The Bruin of 1951 4 Bebtcateb &o DOCTOR AND MRS. OSCAR A. KAFER II who have for many years worked toward the betterment of our high school. They have been very active in creating interest in the school bond election for they realize just how important it is that the boys and girls of today receive a better education than that received by their fathers. They are working toward a goal which will benefit every one in and around New Bern—a new public high school. A goal which we, the students of New Bern high school, appreciate. To thank you, Dr. and Mrs. Oscar A. Kafer II, for all you have done in aiding us, we gratefully dedicate to both of you, this The Bruin of 1951 5 Bobby Daniels, our classmate who lost his life as a result of a traf- fic accident, November 9, 1949. Although Bobby isn't with us physically, his carefree manner and fun-loving nature will be with us in our work, our play, in every- thing we do. g>tubent Council First row: Dot Coplon, Carolyn Wood, Jack Menius, Treasurer; Jim Lane, Sergeant-at-Arms; Ann McSorley, Joe Anthony, Emalou Harman. Second row: Mrs. Sara Hunnings, Adviser; Agnes Barden, Secretary; Joe Mavretic, Vice-President; Jack Gaskins. Last: Dollie S. Bray, President. The cooperative Student Council of New Bern High School aims to promote better relationship between the faculty and students and promote projects that will be beneficial to all. The election of members is patterned after our democratic elections. This year the council has sponsored an orientation day, published a handbook, had daily devotionals, a homecoming pep rally and dance, and with the aid of other organizations a Sadie Hawkin's Day. We have been striving to render useful service to both student and faculty, and hope that as you glance back you can see evidences of your student council at work. 7 gltimmtetrattcm M. 8 Jfacultp Mr. H. J. MacDonald, Superintendent Mr. Edward N. Farnell, Principal Miss Louise Anderson, English Mr. Edward Benson, Band Mr. Charles Bracken, Typing, Algebra Miss Margaret Bransford, English, French Mrs. Margaret Brinson, Typing, Bookkeeping, Business Arithmetic, Law and Economic Geography Mrs. Barbara Brock, Physics, Algebra Mr. Jim Dickey, Business Arithmetic and Sales, Physical Education Mrs. Gladys Farnell, Home Economics Mrs. Betty Flowers, Librarian Mrs. Martha Gardner, Biology Miss Sara Greene, English Miss Lucie Hodges, English Mrs. Sara Hunnings, Spanish, Civics Miss Miriam Kock, D. E. Miss H. Lewis, Geometry, Algebra Miss K. Lewis, Government, World His- tory Miss Lois Mayo, Biology, General Busi- ness, Physical Geography Mr. Leo Morgan, Health and Physical Education Miss Laura Oates, Typing, Shorthand Mrs. Laura Rhodes, Latin, Algebra Mrs. Lila Smallwood, U. S. History Mr. Donald Smith, Music Director Mrs. Helen Smith, English i Mrs. Carol Williams, H. S. Secretary 10 Mentor Class Officers Left to right: Betty Joe Blanchard, Vice-President; George Pate, Treasurer; Sally Paul, President and Helen Whitty, Secretary. Class; Visitor? Entering high school as Freshmen, we were a little green and did not know which way to turn. As we became accustomed to high school ways we elected our class leaders: President, Ann Arm- strong Beck; Vice-President, Marea P. Kafer; Secretary, Betty Lou Abbott; and Treasurer, Worth Dees. That year we sponsored a Freshman dance, held at the Recreation Center. What a class and what a dance we had! In September of '48 we again entered high school; this time as "silly sophomores." We did the same thing that year, elected officers and had an informal dance (we were the ones with "itchy feet") at the Recreation Center and that year we elected Sophomore Superlatives. Our officers were: President, Emalou Harman; Vice-President Joe Anthony; Secretary, Becky Barnhardt; and Treasurer, Sonny Taylor. Oh, for the life of a sophomore, what fun we did have! Our third year in high school came around making us Juniors. That year we lost one of our classmates, Bobby Daniels, a fellow we have all missed. That year proved to be the busiest, for we had a Jr. -Sr. to sponsor. To raise money our officers: President, Laurence Stith; Vice-President, Joe Anthony; Secretary, Becky Barnhardt; and Treasurer, Albert Brinson, got christmas cards and stationary for us to sell. Our jamboree really helped to fill our bank. The banquet and prom were given May 12 and we all agree "that it couldn't be beat." Now we are the dignified and sophisticated Seniors, completing our high school careers. This year we can take it easy and await graduation when we will make our own path in life. The class of 1951 has always been successful and if we continue to work together, peacefully, we can rightly be named "The Most Successful Class of New Bern High School." 11 •entors! BETTY LOU ABBOTT "Boots" blonde . cute . artistic Assistant Librarian, 3 years; Junior Red Cross Repre- sentative; Freshman Class Secretary; Maid of Honor, 1948 May Court; President of Senior Homeroom. BETTY JOE ALBRITTON "Ella Cinders" freckles . Darrell . Wedding March Latin Club, 1 year. JOSEPH DANIEL ANTHONY, JR. "The Saint" "olds" . blue eyes . Sewanee Football, 3 years; Latin Club Secretary, 1 year; Vice- President Sophomore Class; Boys Hi-Y; President Beta Club; Student Council; Monogram Club, 2 years; Marshal; F. T. A. Treasurer; Vice-President Junior Class; Radio announcer; Senior Superlative. AVIS ALTON ARMSTRONG "Daredevil" plants . quiet . thoughtful Latin Club, 1 year; Beta Club. KATHLEEN ELIZABETH BALLARD "Fritzi Ritz" M.Y.F. Cherry Point . serene Senior Hi-Y, 1 year; Beta Club. ROBERT LEE BALLARD "Jeff" Chevy . plaid coat . lanky Bridgeton High School; Basketball; Bruin Business Staff; D.E. Club, 2 years. AGNES FOY BARDEN "Petunia Pig" Bozo . "strutter" . friendly President Freshman Homeroom; Bruin Business Staff; Glee Club; Majorette, 3 years; Band Secretary-Treasurer; Bear Cub Reporter—Assistant News and Organization Editor; May Court Attendant; Student Council Secretary; Junior Tri-Hi-Y President; Senior Hi-Y; Basketball: F.T.A., 1 year; Marshal; Latin Club, 1 year; Spanish Club; Senior Superlative. WILLIAM MARION BARFIELD "Priscilla's Pop" " "Sinatra" . mischievous . Burrhead" 12 First row, left to right: Secretary, 2 years; Choir Secretary, 2 years; Dramatics REBECCA BARNHARDT Club; Semester Honor Roll; F.T.A. ; Senior Class Vice- President. "Nancy" Raleigh . coffee . "Stitch" Second row; JANICE CAROL BOYKIN Needham Broughton High School; Sophomore Class Secretary; Junior Class Secretary; Junior Tri-Hi-Y, 2 "Tillie the Toiler" years; Senior Hi-Y; F.T.A ; Bear Cub Feature Staff; cool . calm . collected Assistant Editor of Bear Cub; Editor Bear Cub; Bruin Art Editor; Cheerleader, 2 years; Head Cheerleader; DOLLIE SIMMONS BRAY Safety Council; Radio Announcer of High School Program; Semester Honor Roll "Little Lulu" Duke . that hair . Miss Pres. JAMES ELWOOD BENGEL Bruin Business Staff; Assistant Business Manager of "Smokey Stover" Bruin; Bruin Junior Editor; Bruin Senior Editor; Carrot-top . books . geometry Basketball; Monogram Club, 3 years, Treasurer; Junior Red Cross Council, 1 year, Secretary; Assistant Organi- Boys Hi-Y, 3 years, President, Chaplain; Latin Club, 1 zation and News Editor of Bear Cub; Dramatics Club, year, Treasurer; Marshal; Sophomore Homeroom Presi- 3 years; Beta Club, 2 years; Semester Honor Roll; Latin dent; Junior Homeroom Reporter; Senior Homeroom Club; Vice-President Student Council; President Student President; Senior Superlative; Beta Club. Council; Junior Tri-Hi-Y, 3 years, Chaplain; Senior Hi-Y.: MARGARET AURELIA BLACKWELL News and Organization Editor of Bear Cub. "Tessie the Typist" JOAN MARION BRAY dependable . Peg . reserved "Belinda^ Safety Council; D.E. Club Yice-President, 2 years; Junior Swabby . talkative . Jack Tri-Hi-Y, 1 year; Senior Hi-Y Secretary. Glee Club, 2 years; Dramatic Club. BETTY JOE BLANCHARD "Pug" WILLIAM PERRY BRINKLEY "Jungle Jim" giggles . Griggs . peppy chemistry . shiek . twinkle toes Freshman Homeroom Treasurer; Glee Club, 2 years; Librarian; Junior Tri-Hi-Y, 2 years; Senior Hi-Y Treas- Boys Hi-Y; Dramatics Club; D.E.