The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13
Girls Dominate
Healing Springs
Graduating Class

thiFteen members of the gradual
ing class this year at Healing
Springs high school.
For every boy, there are three
and one-third girls, thus giving
the class a predominantly femi-
nine appearance.
The school will certainly miss
these fine students next year.
JACK PHIPPS
Age 17-Everyone knows Jack
and all like him. Jack never gets
in hurry. His policy is to take
the world easy and never worry
about tomorrow until it comes.
Basketball teams 1938-'39. Vot-
ed best athlete.
RUTH BARKER
Age Without Ruth the Sen
ior Glass would be somewhat
blue. She has a sunny disposition
and winning personality. She is
talented in many things but her
special talent is in obtaining and
retaining friends. Basketball
teams 1886 1913 80. Medals for
best sport in athletics in county
'39 and 80 Voted most valuable
player in Appalachian High
School Tournament at Boone
1889. Voted most courteous.
EDNA KILBY
Age 17-Although small in sta
tue, Edna has always been a big
help to her class, especially in
music and art. She numbers
friends by the score both in
school and out. President of Jun
ior Glass, cheer leader 1888 '39.
Voted most musical
OPHELIA PHIPPS
Age 19-Ophelia has never
been accused of being a book
worm, but she manages to make
the grade just the same. Her at
tractive smile and friendly dis
position have won for her a host
of friends. Vice-president of Sen
ior class. Voted most popular"
BONNIE BLEVINS
Age l7-Bonnie is quiet and re-
firing, but she has won many
friends. She has a sweet DISPOSE
ton and is interested in her
work. Voted 'quieteSt."
BRYCE PUGH
Age 16-Bryce is the same ev-
cry time you meet him. He is a
friend to all and is always will,
ling to help his classmates. Vot-
ed most dependable.
PHLEAT FENDER
Age 20-Phleat enjoys a hap
py-go-lucky, carefree existence.
His lessons never worry him, for
he finds other things more I'M
portant. Voted ''handsomest'
MARGARET PHIPPS
Age 16-Margaret is a carefree,
funloving girl with charming
smile. She has a friendly word
for all. Basketball teams 1888.
Captain '39. Received medal for
palachian High School Tourna-
most outstanding player in APP
ment at Boone '39. Voted "best
athlete
AMELIA BALLOU
Age 18-Amelia has low, soft
voice and a winning smile which
has endeared her to US from the
very first. Although Amelia has
been with us only one year, she
has proven a wonderful asset to
her class Voted most dignified"
BELLE HURLEY
Age 19-Belle is quiet, stu
dious and reserved; good stu
dent, and a faithful friend. Judg-
ing by her success here, we know
that she will succeed in whatever
she undertakes.
President of Senior Class, Val
edictorian, Secretary of Junior
class. Medal for best high school
speller in contest sponsored by
the American Legion, 1889. Vot-
ed most studious'.
TULEAN BLEVINS
Age 17-Tulean is a girl we all
admire, a good student, and an
honest worker. She is modest,
quiet and unassuming. With your
determination and ability we pro-
phesy for you, Tulean, a bright
future.
SalutatOrian. Medal for best es-
say in contest sponsored by
American Legion, 1887 Medal for
best high school speller in con-
test sponsored by the American
Legion, 1888; Voted best ''all-
round.
VIRGINIA RUTHERFORD
Age 19-Virginia appears to be
rather quiet and seriousminded;
however, those who know her
best can testify that the reverse
:, +r,,o IJor admirable nature has