Yesterday: Mrs. McAdams' 2nd-grade class at Spencer Elementary

Published 12:00 am Monday, October 15, 2012

Students of the North Rowan High Class of 1967 held their 45th reunion Saturday. Some students who were supposed to be in that class relocated because of Spencer Shops’ downsizing and its eventual closing. In this photograph, provided by Hal Barnes, are students from Mrs. McAdams’ second-grade class at Spencer Elementary during the 1955-56 school year. Front row, left to right, are Rita Watson, Delores Burton, unknown, unknown, Bonnie Coughnour, Joan Lloyd, Kristina Laughlin and unknown. Second row — Principal Steelman, Linda Wise, Marie Page, unknown, Beverly Beck, unknown, Billie Jo Harkey and Mrs. McAdams. Third row — Steve Julian, Hal Barnes, Karen Brandon, Lynn Clark, Cheryl Johnson and Sandra Stirewalt. Fourth row — Walter Lomax, Donnie Long, James Mitchell, Keith Dennis and unknown.