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Janice Young (Britson)

Ms. Penney's rules were great to review!.  I added those to valuable grammar rules I'd preserved from fifth grade when  very strict Ms. Marian Crawford dictated  grammar rules for us to record  in a "blue book."  I kept that until summer of '63 when I gave it to a Sherwood Bates teacher.  These were great preparations for us.   Janice Britson

Eddie Morris

About Miss Penney's P-Rules.

The below was posted on January 10, 2013 in a Reply to Grover B. Proctor's, Jr. post on Miss Penney’s Punctuation Rules (P-Rules)

I should also let you know that while Miss Penney is no longer at Broughton, her rules live on. The English teachers there still make their students memorize them, and I’m just as grateful as you are that this knowledge was forced into my head. -Broughton alumna, Class of 2005.

Great to know Miss Penney's rules are still being used or were used through at least 2005.

Click here for site. 

I had Miss Penney for English class in my Junior year.  Will never forget her.    

Charlie Hepler

I have just seen in The News & Observer "OBITUARIES" that Bettie Henley Vann Sharpe passed away on Friday, August 9, 2013. MISS VANN was my third grade teacher at Myrtle Underwood School, and FAVORITE teacher! Her birthday was JULY 16th, 1922 - (My birthday is July 17th, 1944). I have wanted to know where she has been for a long time, and now I learn she was very close, and I will not have another chance to thank her for being a 'very dear friend' and teacher. SEE my profile, and you will see 'Miss Vann' and me at the N.C. Museum of Art.

Paul Brown

In regard to David Gerstel's posting,  I only wish I had possessed  the political and social consciousness he seemed to possess back in those early days.  The other part of that consciousness is having the courage to act on it. Not all of us had that gift then,  not all of us have it now.

It is an inspiration to me to at least speak out now,  at a time when sinister conservative forces are trying to hijack our state and our country.  Please take a hard look at these people,  who believe this country belongs to a select few,  and send them a farewell message when you enter the voting booth in 2014 and 2016.

Jane Helms (Knox)

The two teachers who had the most influence on me were Mr. Blakeway who taught College Algebra and (drum roll)you won't believe this one.  Mrs. Peacock.  I almost failed her class, but she taught me the things I needed in college.  One of the big assignments for Freshman English at ECC was to write an essay on a subject given .  Those who passed the essay  passed Freshman English.  Those who did not pass the essay failed English.  It was because of Mrs. Peacock that I pass that essay.  On my first time home I went to Broughton and thanked her for what she had taught me.

Susie Memory (Baird)

I remember Mrs. Peacock, too.  She took great delight in originality. 

I remember her giving us the assignment of memorizing "Recessional," by Rudyard Kipling.   We were supposed to be able to write it perfectly from memory--even down to the punctuation marks.  You probably remember the poem.  Each stanza ends with the lines:  "Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget--lest we forget!"

After we turned in our papers, she told us about a student in a previous class who turned in only two lines:  "The Lord God of Hosts was with me not, and I forgot."  I think she enjoyed that more than any of our fevered efforts to get everything just right.

If you want to read some funny Mrs. Peacock stories, get a guest pass to the Class of 1962's website, and check out Mark Fountain's and Sam Southern's profiles.

Steve Stephenson

This is a letter from Libby Howard Carico addressed to our Class.

Charles Stott

You are indeed blessed Libby!  Your positive attitude and gracious spirit are an inspiration.  Chas. Stott

Tommy O'Daniel

Thank you Steve for posting this and thank you Libby for your encouraging and inspirational story.

Your story immediately reminded me of Matthew 21:22:

"And all things, whatsoever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive."

Stay Well,  Tommy

Janice Young (Britson)

In response to Susie's memory of Mrs. Peacock's class:

So many students credit Mrs. Peacock for writing skills, including me.  Some have become published authors like Armisted Maupin and much older & now deceased, Reynolds Price.

My first day of class she frightened me "to no end" exclaiming and pointing to me -- "You (pause) are sitting in the seat of Reynolds Price.  I had no clue who Reynolds Price was at that time. Somehow I was certain I should already know, after she asked me whether I knew who he was.

In sev'l publications, including his autobiography, he attributes his pursuing writing to her and includes a large photograph of her in the book.

I can remember her handwriting somewhat to do this day, since she marked my themes heavily with comments, like "verbose." 

I do remember her fondly and was fortunate enough to attend her memorial service, at which Wallace Finlator's dad gave a memorable eulogy.  At the end someone threw orchids as a symbol of her saying "orchids to you" as a great compliment. 

Do you remember our spelling lists and vocabulary book "Gilmartin?"  That really helped us prepare for the SAT!  Since I didn't take Latin, these were the 2nd best ways to build spelling & vocabulary skills.

I can visualize her flowing across the room to the windows to make a strong point and sharing her trips to England with us when they fit our literature discussions.  I fulfilled one my dreams made in her class -- to visit the Shakespeare Theater and Dickens' London.

We are blessed to have been inspired by so many great faculty!  See you soon.  Janice Young Britson

Deborah White (Cashwell)

Libby  ~  You are just as cute as you were in high school!   I love that you can see the sun shining despite any clouds you might have in your life.     I don't know that you remember me, but I'm pretty sure I visited your home in Cameron Village and listened in awe as you played your piano so enthusiastically.    I'm sorry that you won't be attending our 50th reunion events.  I know many will miss you!   Thank you for your thoughtful and heartfelt letter to our class.   Bless you!

Vick Moore

From all of us who just sit here and read what's going on, a special thanks to you guys who put all of this together, especially Steve, Bill, and Carolyn!  Thanks, thanks, thanks!

David Gerstel

Libby, you are one gutsy, classy lady.  I would say inspirational, too, but  am not confident that there is enough inspiration in the world to enable me to show the kind of courage and soulfulness and openess you display in your letter.

I will hope for the best for you. May God bless you.

--  your classmate, David Gerstel

Kay Hughes (Hilgert)

Libby,

I heard about the challenges you are dealing with from Janice Young and I shared the news with Jane Ann. Your letter is an inspiration. There are many comments in this forum about some great English teachers, but your ability to write that note  is a gift from above, not from a classroom.  You're in my thoughts and prayers. Your photo is beautiful!

Please consider signing in to your profile page so we can send you messages.

Kay

Pat Yearby (Wheeler)

Kay, I have been thinking the same thing. It would be such a nice thing to do if we could pass all of these messages to her. She should know how well liked and thought of she was. I remember her as a beautiful girl that was always smiling that lovely smile. I never heard her say a negative word. She is still beautiful.

I will pray for her to have some relief and a miracle recovery.

   Pat

Sue Wilkinson (Thompson)

What a wonderful weekend we have had with the classmates of  1963.  I think you all are inspirational.  50 years  have  come and gone and  we each have a story to tell!  It was wonderful listening to and talking to so many of you this past weekend.  Our paths may never cross again in this life time but the memories of  this  50th  class reunion will  be long remembered as a high light in my life.  The reunion committee:  JOB WELL DONE!    DIVAS you rock!  Thank  you  all for making a weekend so special!  God Bless!

Sue

Sam Simmons

Regarding our 50th reunion, please know how thankful I am to those committee members and helpers who made the reunion a magical experience for me. Thanks also to all the attendees who without doubt seemed to be enjoying the same magic I was. Our return home of nearly four hours seemed to go by in no time thanks to the music cd's. Seeing NBHS after fifty years capped an experience I will not forget. After reading Libby Howard Carico's heartwarming letter, I can only hope she and others who couldn't attend this time due to health difficulties will be able to regain their health and attend our next reunion. I pray for continued good health for all of our class.

Remember to leave cookies and milk for Santa this Christmas (wink, wink)!

Sam Simmons

Sue Wilkinson (Thompson)

Ladies of the class of 1963:

You all are memebers of the Divas.....just some of you have not come to one of the luncheons.  Some thought it was a private  club..NOPE!  It was started with two of our classmates having lunch and then wanted to see if there were other classmates  that might enjoy renewing old friendships and making some new ones!  And the rest is history!  NO hidden agenda just  a group of wonderful ladies getting together  twice a year and having lunch. There is one thing....be prepared to laugh and then smile because there is lots of picture taking!  All are invited to the Dec 3rd luncheon at Winston's Bar and Grill on Falls of the Neuse.  WE just need a head count so we can get a large enough room to hold  all of us...we are growing.  Don't worry we don't have any officers  so you won't be elected to do anyting.... just ENJOY the Fellowship!   If anyone is interested  that I do not all ready  have email addresses for....just send me message with info on my classmate profile. 

God Bless

Sue

Deborah White (Cashwell)

I am so looking forward to our next Diva luncheon on December 3!  

I, for one, and others I talked to at  our reunion, may not have attended our 50th reunion if not for our luncheons.   It was the first step toward 'stepping out of the box' to get to know classmates and reacquainting ourselves with those we've lost touch with through the years.  We knew there would be a welcoming face and hugs from our Diva's and that made it easier to go to the reunion that otherwise, some may have missed.  

As Sue stated, all the ladies from the class of '63 are Diva's.   We want to get to know all of you in a setting where we can laugh and share family stories and photos.   At this stage of our lives, we need the friendships made at these luncheons. You never know when we can lend a shoulder or a helping hand to one of our classmates.   You are all important and you are all invited!   Come join us!     

Eddie Morris

Playing basketball & Miss Penney

One Christmas break on a cold and rainy day some of us neighborhood guys decided to go to Broughton and play basketball in the girl's gym as the armory at NCSU was either unavailable or too crowded. 

We found our way in the school as it was never completely locked down, we used our own ball, and we started playing and didn't turn on the lights.  We were playing for about 30 minutes and the door to the front hall opened and there stood Mr. Holiday.  We stopped playing and I knew we were all going to jail!!!!!  Mr. Holiday never said a word, and after what seemed like an eternity, just closed the door and we continued our game.

To me Mr. Holiday showed great understanding of the situation.  He knew the weather conditions and he could see we were there to play ball and he recognized us and made a big decision to not to pursue the situation.  If he had called us over, our crowd would have followed his instructions including him saying "stay here while I call the police".  That is the kind of respect we had for our teachers and front office staff and they in turn respected us.

I also remember a group of football players going over to Mr. Holiday's or Mr. Holyfield's house to do some work in the basement.  Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Holiday and Holyfield live next door to each other close to Kidd Brewer's house?

I was in Miss Penney's English class my junior year and our class annual pictures were handed out to us in English as I guess everyone was in an English class.  I think most of us were self conscious if not embarrassed about our class annual pictures.  Miss Penny called my name and slipped out my picture and busted out laughing say something like, "Eddie this is not you", but it was.  She didn't do say it with malice but was I crushed.

Eddie

Pat Yearby (Wheeler)

Hello All:

I have posted a bunch of reunion pictures and videos on our Face book closed private group. All you have to do is join FB and then ask Deb Cashwell to add you to the group. Great enteraction. This web site is wonderful and you should enjoy our Face Book group too.

  Come join us!

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Deborah White (Cashwell)

Has anyone else played your reunion CD's?    Have mercy!   What memories!   I'm dancing around and crying all at the same time!     I love it!  

Deborah White (Cashwell)

David Gerstel ~ Did you see the picture posted at the bottom on your profile page?  

Buddy Brownd

Libby, It was wonderful to read your letter and what an inspiration you are. We did miss you at the reunion and all the others that couldn't be there. I had a great time, as always.

God bless you and your family.

You look as good as I remembered.

Praying for you!

Buddy Brownd

David Gerstel

About the photo posted at my profile: 

Well, of course; some things never change:  Jerry has his arm around a pretty girl at a class dance and she's loving it and has a big smile on her face.  How come I never got the hang of that?

Seriously, that's very nice of you to put the photo up.  I have gotten a whole bunch of wonderful letters from classmates over the last days and have been having a wonderful "virtual" reunion with many in the class even as the reunion has been underway in Raleigh.  So xoxo right back to you.

-- david --