YOLUME XXX
Published by Journaliatn Class of Rocky Mount Senior High School
ROCKY MOl^, N. C. THURSDA1^DECEMBER~1^
Blackbirds Cap Eastern Championship
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These are the Rocky Mount Blackbirds and the Garinger Wildcats in a state playoff game In
champions of the Eastern 4-A^ Conferencfi^who Charlotte to finih the season with a 7-3-1 grid-
defeated the W.Ison Cyclones but lost to the iron record. Photo by KlUebrew
Locals Win First Grid Crown
In 19 Years; Defeat Wilson
Rocky Mount’s Blackbirds clinqh-
c-cl their first Eastern 4-A C&n-
ference crown in 19 years by de
feating arch-rival Wilson, 10-7, in
a thiiri-packed pigskin clash’ in
Wilson’s Fleming Stadium, Novem
ber 20.
Big Mike “The Toe” Lundy and,
little Ronnie “The Rocket” Jackson
led the Birds througih a nerve-
tingling battle, on the second play
of the second quarter, Jackson took
the ball from Gus Tulloss and race,
ed down the sideline for an 88-
yard touchdown. Shortly before tjhe
half ended, Lundy booted his first
f^ld goal from 20 yards out to give
liM a' 10-0 lead.
Uniforms Arrive
For School Band
Given By Civitans
Sixty-six members of the Rocky
Moimt Senior High School marching
band received their new French-
blue, double-breasted uniforms with
black and goled stripes up the legs
nnd gold and black trim on the
coat and hat, made hi the typical
cadet style, and ygiven by the Civi-
tan Club of this city.
John Fleming, drum major, and
Wilma Shearin, head majorette,
have hats sporting a white plume,
Wilma’s outfit ihas short pants
while the six other majorettes have
■white pleated skirts.
Mr. Frank Hammond, band di
rector, received his first band uni
form whila sen’ing as director of the
RM band. It is a navy blue double,
breasted suit.
This band has marched in several
parades including the annual Rocky
Mount Christmas parade and the
Weldon Christmas parade. The first
showing of the uniforms v/as at
the football game in Charlotte, N.
C. when the Blackirds played the
Garinger Wildcats for semi-final
rights to the state championship
p]ayoffs.
Drum major Fleming and the
majorettes have two uniforms. One
is a mardiing uniform and the
other, a French-blue suit for con
certs.
Senior High’s band will be seen
again at the annual Azalea Fes
tival in Wilmington, North Caro
lina.
Outstanding Seniors Chosen
Six Girls — Six Boys
Charlotte McIntyre, Ralph Wil
liams, Margaret Carmichael, Bobby
Branch, Lucy Aldridge, Bemie Is-
gett, Betty Brock, Allen Whitaker,
Patsy Warren, Mike Lundy, Fran,
nie Harrison, and J. T. Webb are
the twelve students elected from
•this yeax’s graduating cla^s as
outtanding seniors.
Charlotte is editor of the Hi-
Noc-Ar and was recently elected
as DAR citizen.
Ralph is vice-president of the
Student Organization and has been
botih Kiwanis Boy of the Month
and Rotary of the Month.
Margaret, a very active member
of The Blackbird has served her
school as cheerleader and in many
other jobs.
Bobby is president of' the senior
class and has served a Kiwanis
Boy of the Month.
Lucy is serving as vice-president
of her homeroom and is a member
of the National Honor Society.
Bernie is now serving his school
as treasurer of the Student Or
ganization and is now Rotary Boy
of the Month.
Betty along with many other
duties is serving as secretary of the
Student Organization and secretary
of the National Honor Society.
Allen is serving as president of
the Service club and serves as a
member of the Senior Higih golf
team.
Patsy has served her school as
head cheerleader and was recently
chosen “Homecoming Queen” by
the student body.
Mike has recently honored his
school as a member of the starting
team in the Shriners Bowl.
Frannie as president of Student
Organiza.tion and AFS summer ex
change student is showing her in
terest in school work.
J. T. serves ihis school as trea
surer of the senior class, president
of the National Honor Society and
temporary president of the SOS
club.
Shown above from (1-r) are the 1959-60 out
standing seniors: Lucy Aldridge, Bernie Isgett
Patsy Warren, Allen Whitaker, Margaret Carmi-
chael, Bobby Banch, Charlotte McIntyre, J. T.
Webb, Betty Brock, Mike Lundy, Frannie Har.
risen, and Ralph Williams, Photo by Barringer
Wilson Offensive Explodes
Wilson’s offense exploded as the
second half opened when the Cyca
forced the Blackbirds to punt and
then marched for a TD set up by
a pass from Henry Rodgers to Jack
PVanchrow.
In the first quarter, the Cyclones
drove to the RM 21; however, the
Birds’ forward wall held the drive.
Later in the period Wilson drove
down to the 24, but once again the
Blackbirds 'halted the attack.
Late, Late Rally Fails
With one minute and 25 seconds
remaining in the game, the Cycs
itiLUKiiea a uiive poweied by pass
ing. With 40 seconds left Rodgers’
passed to Andy Edwards for 19
yards. Galloway snagged a pass,
but Terry Newell snowed him ai
the game ended.
When asked to point out the
stars of the game, Coach Chris
Carpenter exclaimed, “Goah, but
just about everybody was terrific
cn defense.’’
Coach Praises Boys
Coach Caxi)enter had special
praise for Roger Waters who played
both offense and defense for RM.
K'e also lauded Purvis Edwards,
Silas Snow, Phil Harris, Ranny
Batts, Bernie Moss, Bernie Isgett,
and Newell.
Quarterback Tandy Fitts and Tul
loss spearheaded the Blackbird of
fense. Jackson led bhe Bird ground
attack with 116 yards and a 9.6
average.
Seniors Do Paper
As Part of Exam
Senior members of The Blackbird
after choosing a page, writing the
stories and seeing that this paper
“(hits the streets” on time will have
finished pajrt of their mid-term
examinations.
Next semester the junior memb
ers wilt -be able to use their know
ledge and abihty to put out the
February issue of The Blackbird.
Pages four end five have been
combined in order to give readers
the complete sports story.
Editors of the pages are as fol
lows: Saundra Wiggins, page one;
Bobble Shreve, page two; Ann Ad
kins, page three; Allen Casey, pages
four and five; Burt White, page
six, and Jayne Crumpler, advertis
ing manager.