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Notable Freshman Class Accepts The Challenge
An outspoken and enthusiastic Freshman Class arrived two days earlier this year and set out courageously to overcome problems not uncommOJ? to an initial year.
The greatest challenge was that of self-discipline, settling down to what seemed to be mountains of work, responsibility, and extracurricular activity. Seeking recognition and acceptance from the upperclassmen, an impressive number of the class became actively involved in scholarship. Notable participation was evident in football and basketball, and, traditionally, each freshman performed flag duty in some portion of the year.
Mr. Norman Blake and Mr. Gates DeHart, advisors to the Class of '72, commented upon the enthusiasm and spirit of the group. Blake observed, "The Freshmen are of a splendid social conscience. They are quite concerned about the school and anxious to contribute toward improving it in every way."
James Howard Ashburn Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Graham Carroll Baker Frederick, Maryland
Robert Brice Bovenizer Bluefield, West Virginia
Paul Spencer Cash, Jr. Morganton, North Carolina
David Clark, Jr. Lincolnton, North Carolina
Richard Allen Conrad Winston-Salem, North Carolina
William Shannon Davis Staunton, Virginia
Rocco Frank DiSanto Morganton, North Carolina
Casey Watson Dorenbusch
Charlotte, North Carolina
C. A. Collins Doughtie Hilton Head, South Carolina
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John Isaac Barron, Jr.
Morganton, North Carolina
Richard Ryerson Bernard, Jr. Davidson, North Carolina