Beaver High School - Beaver Memories Yearbook (Bluefield, WV)

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M f .VAN yn V'-15' M U N MEMCIR i 'V Xl ' 1 6 U THE I957 BEAVER YEARBOQK OF BEAVER HIGH SCHCOL BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA TABLE OF CONTENTS f Inq, ' wr, I xi, it ' f E' fo 1 C v P Q32 N 4:9 lb D i Q , 611314 'gf . .mil .1 E Q- NI Wf A 'X Il Awf . E '7' Eg' fl Student Administration Faculty Administration Seniors Juniors Sophomores Activities Organizations Spring Activities A ga. s I :Wy N ' ,SEN 9 0 N.:':Qi-' f f it, ' 1: 'A' T-'Xia c ll' if Mya- iam, - , 1 i .. 1 .1 if T . fy!! ' iq .pid I ' f.?.,:v T B i-6 1 . if M471 si, vjf M9331 rl .Wax 5 gf' f 5f':2 ff'?2Q?f'i2!z NZ' :I f sq.. it N Vfaifetiffsf' -5g2Q+3-if 8 2' it ff 5 X9 '15 s P' -ar i f 1-4.4 eg X -1 .1 s. ll FQ w ms: :i 1' 4 ' 13 - l'5u?12v.. I 'wif-ffifa W 'S ie E732-'-:IJ ' ,, H, fi E12 -Q' 'i .e s-1'E 'LL':'fl'5 ii -fS'SZm... f '4 f1f-sa 'H f ,ffffuffi t . Q 7332 gg1,,., En' F71 it i N' Q 'TJIL1 l5'.I3,ipj'if'f' f gy yifj j, L-1.14 ,-gg. 'ze L5 1 .N J ff y S L55 UA ,Qin Q Q10 I -4-aff 'T . 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It seems useless to attempt to enumerate the joyous and sad experiences we, as others before us, have had throughout our days at Beaver, All of us smile as we remember how frightened we were our first days at Beaver at the very sight of the red brick walls and lofty towers. Very soon, however, we found that her doors stood open to all, and once inside, her spirit enclosed us with a warm glow. XVe began to listen for the Hbusyl' Beaver sounds . . . the lively tune floating from the Band Annex placed a lift in our day, the choir singing hymns in preparation for an assembly made us wistful, a harmless explosion resounding from the chemistry lab caused a murmur, then laughter . . . Mr. Bowles' kindly words occasionally booming over the P.,-X. made us . . . think twice. The more we became accustomed to life at Beaver the prouder we were to be a part, whether major or minor. The jangling bells, the ticking clocks, whispered secrets, laughter, chalk screeching across blackboards, paper rustling, the metallic clanging of lockers, and books crashing to the floor are all normal sounds of any school. This year they are especially meaningful to Beaver, for once they cease, they will be heard no more. Not soon will we forget those long trudges up the icy hill on freezing, drab winter mornings. A good snow plow or spikes in our boots would have been warmly welcome. Nor will we forget the bonfire, the football games, homecoming, or the pep rally on the post office steps at which the loyal, cheering supporters were thoroughly drenched but whose enthusiasm wasn't dampened in the least. Room 109 shall be recalled by delinquents who whiled away hours repenting their pranks. The thrilling basketball games in the crowded Beaver gym, as well as track meets and baseball games on sunny spring afternoons added more splendor to our galaxy of events. The ringing cheers, jokes, and songs on the chartered bus trips are firmly planted in our minds, as are the wonderful performances of Melody Magic, which we watched with awe. Laughter rang as we watched hilarious antics of the Beaver B initiates. XVe were some of the more fortunate students, for we were able to participate in the execution of old Beaver traditions. The old Beaver High will fall in the shadow of the new Blueheld High School with all its scientific advancements and astonishing facilities. There will be many new changes and regulations made, and old ones will be discarded. New traditions will arise in time for on-coming' students, but none of these will quite have the feeling that was behind those with which we were familiar. During our lives we will cherish as a portion of our IT1OSt pleasant memoirs and recall with nostalgia The Last Days of Beaver. 9 ,mmm-vs 1 Miss Joyce PRICE l A OUR DEDICATIO The highest honor with which the editors and sponsor ol the Beaver Annual are ahle to recognize a person is through the niediuin of the yearbook dedication. This honor is not given to a person who has not earned it in every way. To receive the cledi- cation ol' the annual, one niust show the very highest possihle degree ol loyalty and school spirit to Beaver High. Ones endeavors niust he directed toward achieving a better school lor all. Participation in all phases ol school lile, and support ol all school-spon- sored activities, whether they be athletics, choir, speech. hand, or any other ol Beaver's niany activi- ties, are also priine requisites lor the dedication of the annual. Because she has niet all of these standards, and has passed rnany inore. the H357 Annual ol Beaver High Sc hool is dedicated to Miss -loyce Price. Kliss Price is a loriner Beaver student who re- turned to her school to accept a position as Head Secretary She. asa nieinher of the faculty. has shown her willingness to lurther the best interests of both students and achninistration. Because ol' her attend- ance at not one, hut all. school activities as well as her many extra courtesies. extended to laculty meni- hers and students alike. we consider her exemplary ol the hest in Beaver. I-'or these reasons we hurnhly dedicate this an- nual. the last Beaver, to Bliss .lovce Price, and wish her the success and happiness she so richly cleserv es. in the years to coine. gn ol Nliss l'rice's school Sl hs.. STUDENT AIDMINISTRATIUN EDITORS XVe, Nancy C. Haynes and Thomas E. Renn, the editors of 'your annual, do sincerely hope that you, the student body of Beaver High School, especially the graduating seniors, will hold and cherish this book for years to come. The annual will be your record of the lille you led here at Beaver High School. XVhen you look back over the years, your annual will be the record by which you will be able to relive the wonderful moments spent during your la-it years at Beaver. You will recall many ol' the more wonderlul moments: victory over Huntington, the Senior Play, Melody Magic, the Prom. The surge of school spirit which you lelt at your hrst pep assembly and which remained to your last, will again return. You will hear again the wonderful music created by our band and A Cappella choir. Also, you will recall the sad mo- ments: losses to Big Creek and Beckley, and graduation. This, and much more, you will re- member, but as you pick up the book time alter time, we hope that you will again hear the words of the school song which so well expresses what we all leel: Beaver High School, Hail to Thee, Spirit ol our Youth . . and that you will remember the spirit that XV,-XS Beaver, holding it in your hearts and minds long alter the old school it- self is gone. CH ARGE! WMM? Tom Renn Nancy Haynes Your Editor: Brick Thiel 12 -Iznnes lX'IcMullin, P1'e51'dent TLIDE T COUNCIL Qin 51 1 , K, r I .,..,., ,,VV K H ,ba kr , dx .n4li'A'-'flsfaw ,E K lnxi V, L L R 3 M A ' ROII' 1: P. XYhiLe, R. Fowlkes, Bressle1',N. l'klCSlllll2lll, N, Haynes, D. Martin, B. Sowers, hlflxllllllll, Miss L. Light. L21llllDCl'l, L. Southern, B. Steele, P. Melvin. ROI1' 2: 5. Robertson, W. Conner, S. Haynes, R, Mariotti, W. Booth, H. Cricknxer, R. Ball, ' ' H ' l 1 'l' NI n nh ', D. Winnner, H, Belcher. S. Meeks, Carter, R. Marrotti, C. Hcnduckson, H. H.1wL lUl'IlC,, . L 1 y 13 ol lic'ax'c'r High School. lt consists ol a rc'p1c'sc'ntatix'c lroin Cach horncrooni. lhc' incnihcrs arc constantly hcl ti nnccl ancl prcpaic-cl as toniorrows lc-aclc-rs. .Xs irc l'CIIlL'llllJCl' our last clays ol licavcr, snrcflv wc will icn Stnclcnt l3oclvOll1ccrs R. Nlailin, li, NIc'Xlnllin, Ill, XY. Soucis, N. Cl. Hayncs. Fllhc- Stnclcnt Clonnc il is that gionp ol stnclcnts who rnakc- ancl str irc to cnlorce thc rules ancl rcgnlatic kept sy lroni thc' lirst clay ol school, whcn thcy may hc' lonncl olmcrating thc' sc'c'oncl-hancl Imoolcstorc, until Ca 'ing nlic-n they sponsor thc annual XX'ho's XVho awarcl. 'llic' Council is not only ol' aicl to the stnclcnts, lint assists thc lac nlty in inany ways. lhcy inay he seen in ' thc ollicc throughout thc clay rc-laying annonncc-nic-nts on thc pnhlic' aclclrc-ss systc-in, or in'-intaining hall clnty orc school ancl at lunch. Iiacih yc-ar thc Stnclc-nt Clonncil takcs as its goal sc'x'c,-ral nsclnl ancl wortlnvliilc pro-jects. lt is this gro it ho were in charge ol' having thc' tclcphonc installccl. 'llrcy also conclnct thc- Iicavcr Clhcst Drive, which is lor the pnrposc ol' soliciting contrilniticnis lroin thc stnclcnt hocly lor cllaritalmlc organizations. f XX Q, the stnclcnts ol lic-ax'c'r High School, arc proncl ol ancl lor thc scrxficc ancl lcaclcrsliip ol' Cach ol' its incnilncrs. lt has kcpt our school rc-acly ancl c-llicic-nt, ancl has clc-rixccl a systctn hy which our youth may he , icinher our Stnclcnt Council ancl thc- clcht ol gratitnclc which wc our it. Miss l.oinsc l,lgllI, Sffcniscn 4490s - -. , ,, - Giver: l L5 hch ill ol thc llcaxci Ki, iI?!i?5Qh,,A 2 X 14 Zl FACULTY INISTMTIUN FACULTY I TRODLICTIQN As we walk along the crowded halls of Beaver we will remember many happy hours spent in Val'- irous classrooms. Cn the first floor we will pause to look in Miss Lec Fretwellis door where so many wonder- ful lessons in business English have been taught. Farther along the hall, we will peer through a glass door panel and observe one of Mrs. Margaret Pharris plane geometry classes, or perhaps a business math course. Both subjects have been carefully taught by this teacher for a number of years. Mr. A. T. Howard encourages his students to take an active interest in American History through his informative classes. A peek into the gym will revive many pleasant memories of the physical education pro- gram of the school. Instruction in the gym classes for the girls has been handled the past three years by Miss jean Hamilton, who not so long ago roamed the halls of Beaverasa student. Our athletic program for boys is of utmost importance and includes the major sports: football, basket- ball, baseball, and track-plus fencing and tennis. Mr. A. T. Howard, Mr. Ivan Repass, Mr. Don Wfilliams, and Mr. Paul Rice, our coaching staff, are considered supreme. Mr. Craig Jackson is also to be commended for his work with the tennis and fencing teams. Across the hall from the gymnasium, we see the doors of Miss Ruth Bartlett's domain. When these doors are opened, a delicious aroma will at once fill the hall, for this is the home economics department. This classroom has produced both masters of the culinary arts and superb seamstresses. A few more steps will lead to another door, and-what is this odor? Sulphur dioxide, no less, since this is the chemistry classroom and laboratory. Under the tutelage of Mr. George Fanning, the students occupying this room have obtained a useful course in one of the more important sciences. Next is Mr. Paul Rice's room, where the facts of world history and American history are studied dil- igently by the entire class. Advancing a little farther, we will see Mrs. Edytha Edwards, room with its many exquisite paintings and other objets d'art. At the end of the hall Mr. Ivan Repass, the driver education instructor, who is responsible for turning out many safe teen-age drivers, conducts his classes. He also pro- vides his students with a wide knowledge of American History. On the lower level of the building a spright- ly teacher, fondly known as t'Miss Lizi' Shelton, leads the choir in renditions of songs, both old and new. As we continue our tour, we proceed up the steps to the second floor and immediately hear, Veni, Vidi, Vici, for-this is the home of Julius Caesar in Beaver. Miss Eleanor Jennings gives her students a vast knowledge of the ancient Romans, The next room is occupied by Mrs. C. C. Christian, a new mem- ber of Beaver,s faculty, who instructs classes in sociology and bookkeeping. Another new addition to the Leaclhing staff is Mrs. M. L. Smith, jr., who conducts classes in typing and math and who keeps the schoo1's oo s. This class, which is so entranced with intermediate algebra, is taught by Mr. Robert Perry, who also teaches classes in physics. The next room is the one in which Miss Ruth Smith carries on her classes in biology. As we open the door of the next room, we discoverfcould it be a skeleton? Yes, it is, for this is the other biology room, and here lXIr. E. G. Bailey has his classes. Miss Mary Parmesano, our instructor of shorthand and typing, readies her students for a role in the business world. As we cross the hall we hear Buenos Diasn because it is a familiar salutation often heard in the vicinity of Miss Katherine Conanno's room. ':Senoritie leads her Spanish students through the maize of Spanish grammar, and teaches them the art of conversation in this language. Miss Henrietta Bruce gives lessons in the use of the typewriter. The phantasmagoria of tintinnabulation which emanates from this end of the hall originates in Miss Bruce's room. In Mrs. Mary 'Wellman's classes the students obtain instruction in both English literature and in the intricacies of grammar. Once again we ascend the stairs, this time to the third fioor. We begin our tour of the third fioor in room 303, where Mr. Craig Jackson instills in his classes a knowledge of English and American literature and journalism, the annual staff also prepares the yearbook in the press room, under his supervision. Next we see an immense room, the library, where many hours of research have been spent with the excellent lib- rarian, Mrs. Virginia Foglesong. Miss Louise Light instructs classes in sociology and economics, and thus gives her pupils an opportunity to learn the problems of the present age, as well as their solutions. Another English class is that of Miss Mary Winter, whose classes are enjoyed by everyone, Miss Winter has been an integral part of Beaver for many years, and it was under her supervision that many excellent Beaver Annuals were produced. Mrs. Mary Deanis room is the one in which Beaver's future speech-makers are produced, Speech, how- ever, is not her only forte-she also teaches English and coaches drama. On the west side of the building we find Mr. M. L. Smith's room, where the students are given a knowledge of trigonometry. solid geometry, and plane geometry. Mr. Smith also formerly coached here, a.nd produced several outstanding Beaver Annuals. ' ' Mr. Paul Chryssikos, a recent addition to Beaver's faculty, imparts to his students a knowledge of French. He also teaches English and American history, which demonstrates his versatility. Last in our tort of the school we come to the room of Miss Betty Jane Tutton. Miss Tutton teaches classes in Bible, leg.-1- ing her students to a better understanding of Christian beliefs. H . This extraordinary body of faculty members has proved its abilities over the years in innumerable wr As we conclude our tour of the various classrooms where so much valuable information has been gained, realize that although the last days of Beaver have come to an end, we have been prepared by this staff mf-pf successfully. the future problems which we shall face. Principal, Mr. Mac G. Bowles Assistant Principal Yes, dear, if there is anything else I can do just let me know. There would be no way of knowing how many students over the years have been encour- aged and comforted by words such as these from our beloved Assistant Principal, Miss Lec Fretwell. Her deep interest, integrity, and loving concern are con- stantly expressed in her relations with the members of the student body. YVe feel that we are extremely fortunate and privileged to have Miss Fretwell always available when we need help and advice. D She has left an indelible mark on Beaver during the past years and unquestionably the new Bluefield High School will also gain from her wonderful in- fluence. I , Miss Fretwell has had much to do with shaping the great moments of Beaver's past, Although we are all looking forward with greatest anticipation to moving to our modern new high school, we cannot help feeling sentimental about our last days on the ill. h Among the most pleasant memories we shall hold ui' our years at Beaver will be those of our good H,-4 3-fue friend, Miss Lec Fretwell. PRINCIPAL Mr. Bowles has accomplished much lor the students of Beaver High School during the past four years that he has served so capably as principal in Bluefield. Under his guidance Beaver has continual- ly expanded, offering ever more courses in its highly varied curriculum. Among these are automotive mechanics, music ap- preciation, and French. A former coach himself, Mr. Bowles has shown much interest in athletics, and it has been his influence and help which has aided our athletic department to rise to a place of prominence among the giants ol' the state athletic world. His rare humor and friendly greet- ing, along with his administrative ability, have won him a place of respect and gen- uine admiration among students and fac- ulty alike, and our sincerest wish is that he may continue to serve as well in the new high school as he has in the old. Those who have been a part of the Last Days of Beaver are indeed fortunate that they have had the opportunity to work both with and under the inHuence of our principal, Mr. Mac G. Bowles. Miss Lec Fretwell Mr. El C. Bailey Miss Ruth Bartlett Miss Henrietta Bruce Concord College, A,B. Ohio State U., B.S. Roanoke College, A.B. FACLI LTY Mr. Paul Chryssikos West Point of Greece 2nd Lieutenant Miss Mary Mustou Dean XV- V- U-1 BA- Mr, George Fanning Concord College, A.B. Miss Edytha IidW2ll'tlS XV. V. U., MA. 18 Miss Jean Hamilton Mrs. Virginia Foglesong Miss Katherine Gonanno Peabody, B.S. in L.S. FACU LTY Miss Louise Light W. V. U., MA. MV. V. U., M.A. Concord College, A.B Mr, A. T. Howard Hampden-Sydney, B.S. Mr. Craig C. Jackson Ohio State U., MA. Miss Eleanor Jennings, Randolph-Macon, A.B. 19 'Q Miss Nlary Pnrmeszmo BA' W NI Robert Perry Mrs. Margaret Pharr 7' Davis K Elkins. AB. Concord College, B.S. H. V. U., MA. Mr. Mason Raines Columbia. Lf, NIA. M Mr. Ivan Repass Marshall College, A.B. Mr. Paul E. Rice Morris Harvey, XB. 2G FACULTY Miss Elizabeth Shelton New York U., BIA. , 5. , X LgX.- LL-. - w, . .sf . A' i ' tx-5 if .. QS .s.'L,.. X I 1 'X' -f ., ' X .ip K 5 Nja e Mr. M. L. Smith Miss Ruth Smith Miss Betty jane Tutton Concord College, AB. YV. V. U., M.A. U. of Buffalo, Ed.M. FACLI LTY ' Mrs. Mary Wellman Concord College, A.B. l i l A 4 f Mr. Don Williams Mr. Robert Wright Concord College, B.S. Columbia U., M.A. PICTURES NOT AVAILABLE: Mrs. C. C. Christian W. V. U., M.S. Miss Mary Winter Marshall College, B.A, 21 ,,. it E4 as V G QW V 'i-I 1 4.q,,.w. M ,X ,,,, 7? '1 W' if ig 22 , Z Q 1 'K h any Q EV' -ef , V 'xxf' ff 'fi fn, ffm: W :Zh , :y.,:yQ, 3 fp X QW ff f jyj Vg wwf, f ' 'f ,f y 7641- , -4 W Af 2,,,pf', 2 f 2 UZ f 4 fp kr My , ,JWYM ' Q 6' fl ff ,f. 1 X Wx mu? ' f in Z .Jw ZF? 'f ZWMM ff f, m,42f2L?' E 5 'Q X W f, , f ,g, G , 117 ?f 7 f X , ,-W f ,fy ,WCA 4537 ,,, file ,f f Q , , Q ww 7, fu fy Y ff W' 4 l Mr. STEWART XVHITE MV- H- R- ROBINETT CUSTODIANS Our custodians, Mr. Stewart XfVhite and Mr. H. R. Robinett, are the persons responsible for seeing that our high school in these last days is kept warm, clean, and in good shape. To arise at four-thirty on a slick, cold, snowy winter day and to travel up Thomas Street is all part of the routine for Mr. X'Vhite, whose job it is to keep up steam in the boilers, to see that the furnaces are function- ing and fueled, and to perform the thousand and one attendant duties which such a job entails. Besides these duties, that of supervising and lending a helpful hand with the many extra functions which go on day and night are also a part of Mr. XVhite's normal activity. These services are always capably per- formed, whether it be in the dead of winter or the heat of summer. Not only do they perform more than their share of duties during school hours, but they willingly give their time and energy to make possible many of the extra-curricular activities of Beaver students. Mr. Robinett may be seen of early mornings dusting window ledges, and if the lights are seen burning late of evenings, it is Mr. Robinett still sweeping the many rooms which he takes care of, dusting and sweep- ing the gym or auditorium, or polishing and cleaning the hallways. VVith teachers, they appear busiest when they are teaching before their classes, but Mr. XVhite and Nlr. Robinett are busiest when they are working behind the scenes, in the furnace room or the hallways, when the building itself is usually deserted save for the lengthening shadows of oncoming night. As we Beaverites go through our last year at Beaver, we have had the opportunity to realize what loyal and efficient custodians we have in Mr. Wfhite and Mr. Robinett. XVe are certain that they will continue to uphold their high standard of workmanship in the new and modern Blueheld High School as they have done in these last days of Beaver. 23 MEMQIRS YVhen Beaver's students and faculty move into the. new Bluefield High School they will take with them many memories of former days. Among these will be recollections ol the crowded first floor at noon . . . the crowd standing outside the East door . . , dances which were held in the gymnasium prior to this year . . . social clubs which Uno longer exist . . , the carnival as it was held in past years . . . room 306 . . . the cafeteria, which only this year's graduating seniors recall . . . our school songs . . . particularly our school songs . . . no longer will we hear the familiar and nostalgic Beaver High School, Hail to Thee, nor shall the gridiron resound to the pulse-quickening strains ol On, Ye Beavers . . So, with these memories in mind, and to help recall these very last days, we leave you what we fondly believe to be the most precious ol' our memoirs . . . Beaver High School, hail to thee! Spirit of our youth, Inspiration here we've found, lVisdom, strength, and truth. Beaver High! Beaver High! A song we raise to thee. In thy name we grasp the stars, And always loyal he, Beaver High School, hail to thee! School without a peer, To thy precepts we'll be true Strive both far and near. Beaver High! Beaver High! We owe to thee a debt. Love and knowledge here we've found And we shall not forget. On, Ye Beaver! On, Ye Beavers! We want you to see, That we are supporting you, A touchdown it must be. On, Ye Beavers! On. Ye Beavers! Fight ye Beavers true. Fight, Beavers, Fight, Fight, Fight- XVe're all for you! 24 X SENIOR I TRODUCTIO We, the Senior Class of 1957, after three outstanding years at Beaver High School, are graduating. Not only will we be gone, but Beaver High School itself will be gone. The thought of losing Beaver never occurred to us when we, as school-spirited, loyal sophomores-yet babies, as the upper- classmen thought-entered our high school in 1954. We were each wondering what would happen to us as we crossed the shelf or tried to find a certain classroom. We soon found it to be an exciting place, as we took part in our differing interests and activities. We joined many service clubs and developed our abilities in writing, speaking, choir, band, or athletics, along with enjoying class meet- ings to choose capable officers. The incoming-class party proved to be enjoyable. We finished our first year in the shadows of the graduating seniors, but we took mental notes as we knew our time to graduate would come. September 7, 1956, ushered in another year of our lives in high school. We were no longer wondering what to do . . . just anticipating when and how to do it, so we merely settled down to going and coming from classes. We realized our hard work as sophomores really paid off as we won special places in our literary, athletic, and musical fields. As usual, the seniors were entertained by the juniors with a won- derful junior-Senior Prom. It turned out to be a very happy occa- sion, which was very much enjoyed. As time went swiftly on another school year came to a close, and we looked back on the past years, well-contented. Now, in l957, we have reached the heights of a senior. We have proved that we have a remarkable group of individuals. We have elected class officers early in the first semester in order to plan the many activities of our last year. We worked very hard during the year, a few taking the lead- ing roles and many following. However, we all received our recognition in one way or another. We have finished our high school days leaving outstanding records for future classes to follow or out-do. We have our memories of football gamesg friends, of the marvelous evening spent at our junior-Senior Prom, the fellow- ship of the Senior Receptiong the beauty of our Carnivalg the Senior Class Playg the fun of Senior Class Dayg and especially the sadness of graduation night. . . all of these will never be forgotten. Beaver High School may no longer exist in reality, but it will never die in the hearts and minds of the thousands of students who have worked and played here, and most especially of the last graduating class-that of l957. 26 Leff to Right: C. O. XYarieu, Vin' Prmirlffutf Susan Price, Sf'fIY'fflVYI Donald xYil11l1lCl'. I'rt'.iidffr1l: Tom Renn, Tl'l'!l.YllIi6'I'. Qffieers and Representatives The l956-57 Senior Class Ofhcers and Representatives are, without a doubt, the finest to ever serve a senior class of Beaver High School. They are the best and the last, for theirs is the honor of being the last group of senior ofhcials to serve in old Beaver. Their duties are many. The oihcers direct and run the proceedings by which the senior memorial, and the site for the senior class day, is chosen. The president. Donald 'Wimmer. has done a very capable iob directing the affairs of the senior class. The representatives supervised the smooth-running of class elections. and served on committees that wrote the senior will and prophecy. By these, and many other activities. the ofhcers and representatives have proved themselves most capa- ble, For these reasons, we would like to give them our heartiest thanks and con- gratulations. Left to Right-SEATED: XVilma Shalfer, Carolyn XVetzel. Brenda Brown. Sarah Lauiplon. STANDING: George cililll1Z'lIN,XvilllC .Xsburv, Dick Nlarliu. 0.2 EARL G. 2-RER IRIS 1. AKERS RONALD R, AKERS s Y . X M' fr 2 IOHNNY .-X, AYERS 1 , , Lf f ' L3 'f x M 1 ' 1 flu.. .V V!! il, . . b ,Q MW, V qv ,I ,gf MOST ATHLETIC XVILLIE SUE XVOODS RONNIE KGLTW BALL JOYCE C. AYERS ' 'ik' ff? , , if ,J X HI' km, , , , ff xi, ff X I f' REX' -4, 1 X EVELYN BAILEY ALLEN S, A UERBACH VERLINDA M. ALIFF JAMES ARNOLD TVAYNE ARNOLD TVILLIA NI ASBURY CXVENDOLYN C GENE F. BAILEY BAILEY Qin, ' Q'- MARY F. BAILEY 553 Q , 'A ' i s. -- , ., A A A f RONALD V. BALL EDGAR 'l', BALLARD 5AMl'liL N. BARAZXONIZ ISLA JEAN BARBER SENIORS RICHARD R. BARNli'l l MARY BILGOVICH ANN s.1xo1,EN A 1 L VL V A 2 1 BEST ALL-AROUND NANCY CL. HAYNBS JAMIQS li. NIcMl,'I,I,IN liS'l'HliR E. BOXVLIZS ROBERT IJ. BRAIDLliY BARBARA G. BRICWLLR IANIIQS BRIQAVICR JANIYIA R. BRliW1iR X '14 fm! '31 ik 2 f 0, R ffv ' 'V' A' X X - VV H rf 113 , M. K 'f f , x NI XRII: X, BRliXYSI'1iR 4'I.XR12NCl2 0' BRILKIZY N.XXC1Yli BROOKS l5Rl'QNlD,X CLA BROXYN I.liON.XRlJ BROXYN SENIORS BEST RUG CLITTERS Xlzll. .Xl.I,lCN 'I VCKICR I,Il3l3.X C.Hl',S'I l'HI 1iliI,IJ XYINCO f.H.XRI.l'.S H. C..XSSliI.I., IR NI,XR'I HX .X. CI.Xl'IJIl,l. SIDNLY li. ClH.Xl'l'liLL yin' W , , w , Z ?,yo 1 ,haw L 5 WW I' YI RIClI X I3Rl'NII I1'QI-lJ ClH,XRI,liS XY. CALFILIC IXXIICS 'If CLXRTIQR CTHRIS'l'IN.X CHV13 ff' l I e I 91 INA JERRY XV. CIONNER 3 .aux DOROTHY D. COOK YICKIE C. COOK ROBERT J. CREGGER ORRIN CRISCO KATHERINE ANN CROUCH 1 E THOMAS C. DAVIDSON CHARLES E. DAVIS A s, JACKSON DAVIS l BIGGEST HAMS CAROLYN XVETZEL THOMAS EDIVARD RENN NANCY DAXIIS LARRY C. DAVIS FRANCES Z. DELLIS NANCY L. DISIBBIO SARAH A. EATON 4, fy If V M--f l'.X'lk IRI lil'IS.XNK ELON ENV KERMIT FOXX'I,ER, JR. RINDA GAY FOXVLKES JOHN FRANCIS SENIGRS BIGGEST WOLVES J J NNN H IRIXCH CAROLYN SUE FRENCH f J , A gl B 52 H I .V ,W ROBLRI FLLLARION W, .,,, L ,g ,K ISLA JEAN BARBER STONEXVALL JACKSON DAVIS, JR. GENE R. GARNER DOROTHY LEE CILLS L. CAROL COAD MARTHA SUZANNE GOBBLE CHARLOTTE GRAHAM GEORGE GRAHAM SUSAN GRANT FREDERIC HAGEMAN ELIZABETH A. HAGER SYLVIA JEAN HALE SENIORS JUDITH C. HALL WILLIAM HALL ANNA A. HARRIS FRIENDLIEST WILLIAM ASBURY SUSAN ELIZABETH PRICE FRANCES HARRIS KATHRYN HATFIELD NANCY HAYNES CAROLYN HELTON JAMES HELTON HERMAN GLEN HICKS TREVA J. HIGKS GEORGE T. HONAKER WARREN HUTCHINSON JON V HYPES SENIORS JAMES ALBERT JANUTOLO HUGH P JOHNSTON KAREL ANN KWASS MOST SCHOOL SPIRITED VIGKIE CLOANN cooR RICHARD RAY BARNETT E SARAHILAMPT ON DORIS J. LAMIE CALLIE LAMBERT LARRY LANDRETH ALICE LAZENBY x SX IORS MOST NOTE-WORTHY BASCOM MATNEY DAVID L, MAY JOYCE MAY ALLEN W. MEADE PRISCILLA G. MELVID LARRY W. MILES, I1 JUNE A. MINN IX SHIRLEY J. MITCHUM MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED PRISCILLA GAIL MELVIN SAMUEL W. BARAZZONE MARVIN E- MOORE ALMA SUE MULLINS MARGARET G .NABORS JOYCE H, NASH NANCY N. NATTRASS - Quang'- T K' QS 'K - ' , ,,v. QQ, , , , x ' , - 4+ 1 10 ,Z , I K W LV.Ly, . ERALDINE NECESSARY MARY E. NEESE NETA A. NIXON LINDA E. O'DELL WILLIAM G .O'DELL JULIA OITOOLE CLYDE B. PARKER ROBERT D. PEDIGO MOST INTELLIGENT EDGAR BALLARD SUSAN E. PRICE JOSEPH M. PULLANO ROBERT E. RAMAGE FRANCINE C. RATCLIFFE THOMAS E . RENN RAYMQND REPASS ELEANOR RICHARDSQN LAURA RICHARDSON GEORGE RIDDLE PHILIP ROBERTSON HERMAN ST. CLAIR AIff ' 1 wa In WILLIAM ST. CLAIR RONALD L. SARVER WINDIEST KATHRYN ANN CROUCH CHARLES WHITLOCK CALFEE ANNA SAUNDERS JOHN SAWYERS WILMA SHAFFER LINDA SHATLEY DELORES SHEPPET vm SHIRLEY SHREWSBURY MARY SHUMATE PATRICIA SHUPE BERNICE SIMONS LARRY SIMMONS S NIORS MOLLY JO SKEEN -2? MARY SLAUGHTER DONALD G. SMITH V' PURTIEST RICHARD HAROLD MARTIN KAREL ANN KWASS WALTER SOWERS STERLING SPANGLER ANNA STAFFORD CECILE STANLEY PATRICIA STIKE A JUDY A. TABOR WILLIAM TANKERSLEY JAMES 'TAYLOR WALTER THORNSBURX CAROLE A TIBBS SENIGRS HARDEST WORKING KERMIT BEECHIE TIBBS DIXIE LEE TICKLE FRENCH TOLBERT STELLA TOMLINSON NEIL TUCKER HARRY TYREEJR. ROBERT UNDERWOOD SANDRA VINCENT 553 A SENIORS M. JEANALLAN J. WALKER G LOVIE G. WEST QM ' 1 X X K., 2, ,l HARLES OPHUS WARREN CALVIN D WATKINS CAROLYN WETZEL PATRICIA ANN HURST WILLIS DONALD WIMMER ELIZABETH OGLESBY WINGO WILLIE 3UE WQQDS DOUGLAS W. WORLEY DAVID MILES f JVIW fd 155 cf' If af 0 , l 41 I I L 1 I K M V 41 5 2 SENICRS L f 0 A, , Ag' ' f, 4 V A' ? ' . E , I fm 1 LQ f.. 5 , , ,V , 1, E , + MOST DEPENDABLE RINDA FQWLKES, BUCK SOWERS 5 fr VY: I H , if CLEVEREST GAY NABORS, HARRY T. TYREE 42 JUNIIIR ,Z 5 zz ffm, M, , 'L' Z f f X ww, GLIR .ILIVE ILE JU IDRS OFFICERS, Left to Right: VV. Cole, Vice President, S Davis, Secretaryg B. Hudson, President. Ab- sent: Jarrett, Treasurer. As we, the Junior Class of '57 walk through these uhallowed halls of Beaverw for the last time, weive a feeling of mixed emotions. YVe entered last year, met by nothing but cold stares, which left us with a pecu- liar feeling in the pits of our stomachs and somewhat faint hearts. By the second year we jumped, with no qualms, into the everyday routine of school, which we had learned to enjoy. Wie had found our days at Beaver were not all work and no play, woven into our school lives were many extra-curricular activities. This year we began the semester on the right foot by electing capable officers. Vie have been well-rep- resented in all sports and organizations, by various members of our class. We're also proud to say we spon- sored one of the best Junior-Senior Proms held for many a year. Although still juvenile we have high hopes of becoming mighty Seniors-eventually! V' X N 5 Co-Chairrnan of the Decoration Committee, Juniors working assiduously on the decorations Judy Bressler and Lynn Lohrey, discuss the for the Junior-Senior Prom. theme for the Prom. H- JLI IORS 15' un., QR If QM A V ,Q A :I Y? M M -A 441 , V 1, 1:-.: 5 , K- f .. W R W . 592 X A17 k....,,, . in.. ROW 2 E Arnold A Bailey D. ROW I: S. Addington, R. Akers, P. Albert, J. Anderson, A. Arena. : . , . , Baker, D. Baldwin, J, Baldwin. ROW 3: G. Ballard, J. Ballard, B. BeCraft. H. Belcher, P. Belcher. ROW 4: H. Blevins, R. Blue, D. Bohin, W. Booth. L. Bowling. ROW 5: W. Boyd, A. Braum, J. Bressler, J. Brew- er, R. Brewster. 45 JLINIORS ,rw Cam' 'wx I M .- ,, , gf,-W2 I ,.. HYIP' Qs A ROW I: H. Brown, J. Brown, R. Burns, M. Butt, G. Campbell. ROW 2: P. Carrigan, S. Carter, T. Carter, D. Cecil H. Charlton. ROW 3: Clevinger, R. Coburn, B. Cole, W. Cole, R. Collins. ROW 4: D. Compton, P. Compton C. Cregger, S. Crouse, I. Cruise. ROW 5: P. Cruise, R. Crutchfield, R. Cund1. P. Curtis, A. Cyphers. 46 JU IORS 'Os as il Cl fr ie ROW I: Daniely, E. Davidson, Davis, S. Davis, S. Dixon. ROW 2: D. Dodson, Dooley, D. Duff, W. Dye L. Eaton. ROW 3: P. Edmonds, C. Edmunds, M. Elmore, V. Ferguson, N. Fleshrnan. ROW 4: A. Foland, J Francis, E. French, D. Garrett, M. Gearheart. ROW 5: G. Goodlett, K. Goodwin, R. Grant, P. Gregory, P. Gross 47 JU IORS qs, . ,W ,Nz , W X Q . , iv 53: ,,. :ii - .K X Z V if . if R .V L., W.. ff- ff Q. X l If v Z.. - 533312152154 W . ,' V 'aw . ,j.95?H' ' k ff . fl.. l 'flu 5 - b fi 4 R i y A R R l .1 1- -In A J .-.fl ff 'Q X ,gg ff., 1. Y 3:4 ROW I: R. Hager, Roy Hager, P. Hale, B. Hall, C. Hall. ROW 2: F, Hamm, M. Harrington, J. Harris H. Hawthorne, R. Hearn. ROW 3: J. Helms, T. Higginbotham, W. Holcomb, S. Honaker. ROW 4: B Hudson, P. Irvin, C. Janutolo, J. Janutolo, J. Jarrett. ROW 5: R. Jewell, W. Johnson, C. Jones, C. Keesee E. Kelsey. 48 JLI IORS in U8 if iv... Q1 IVWMH :K l li ln. Q G1 . bww ROW I: C, Kitts D. Kurtz, A. Lambert, J. Lambert, R. Lambert. ROW 2: P. Lawrence, B. Lawson, L Lee, Lewis, Light. ROW 3: L. Lohrey, F. Lovell, A. Lynch, R. Mariotti, R. Martin. ROW 4: V Martin, P, Massey, C. Mays, K. McCloskey, T. McCoy. ROW 5: H. McGlothlin, S. McKinney, M. Mead- ows. S. Mefford, I. Mills. 49 JU IORS Oh I M. ' , ? n L 2 L f fffy 1, 1 , 3 my . gif , 1 mf 'ifmftk f???f4'2: :N m ay P it ,ze st-K an,- ROW I: M. Moore, D. Morris, R. Mullins, R. Mullins, P. Murphey. ROW 2: B. Naumann, B. Neal, G. Pafford J. Parkey, F. Parsons. ROW 3: R. Patteson, L. Patton, C. Payne, N. Pedigo, M. Peery. ROW 4: V. Perias, C Perdue, S. Perdue, P. Perkins, R. Peters. ROW 5: B. Phillippe, R, Platnick, B. Poe, E. Powell, D. Powers 50 4 fx JU IORS WS K.. 944, S X45 T l px 'QA'-4 ' F' my 'W' 2 Guru ' Row 1. J Pruett 'l1 J. Pugh, G. Radford, N. RatliFf, A. Richardson. ROW 2: C. Roberts, A. Roland, L. S S. Sanford, Scarberry. ROW 3: D. Shawver, J. Shelley, J. Shelton, H. Shoda, S. Shutt. ROW 4: age, E. Siko, S. Starling, B. Steele, B. Sutphin, F. Taylor. ROW 5: S. Taylor, D. Thompson, J. Thompson, R. Thompson, J. Tilley. 51 JU IDRS 95 Aff 69'- f j '-J. J' vw g 'az 'fu ,V w if ROW I: M, Todd, P. Tsakires, R. Veneri, F. Wagner, R. Wagner. ROW 2: J. Walton, W. Warden, J. War- ner, S. Watkins, G. Watson. ROW 3: P. Webb, B. Whisrnan, P. White, P. Whitenack, S Whittaker. ROW 4: N. Wilkinson, M. Williams, V. Williams, B. Wilson, Wirnmer. ROW 5: B. Woodie, R. Wynne, R Young. 52 0PlI0 0liE . 42-T, OFFICERS, Left to Right: Jud Sutherland, President, Virginia Addington, Secretaryg George Hend rickson, Vice Presidentg Hope Crickmer, Treasurer. SOPHQMORES To people who are very observant it is not hard to spot a sophomore. Their chief characteristics are a blank look of bewilderment, and the fact that they are always running to classes for fear of being late. As the year pro- gresses, however, the characteristics begin to fade as the lowly ones adjust to the scheme of things in Beaver. Pretty soon they are almost as acceptable as the juniors, but they still rank far below the lofty seniors. In a short time the newcomers have become absorbed in some phase of school life. The boys who are athleti- cally inclined go out for the junior varsities, eagerly wait- ing for the time they will make first-string. Other boys will join such organizations as the John Aldens, the Hi-Y or the Choir. The girls will become Prim Priscillas and Y-Teens, as well as working hard in their gym classes to become members of the GAA. The Class of ,59 will have the unique distinction of having attended both Beaver High School and the new Bluefield High School. These sophomores will be able to look back on their sophomore year and remember it was their last year at Beaver, even though two years still re- main. It is hoped that the experience gained from these last days at Beaver will prove to be of invaluable help to them in the years ahead. 54 wg. .Q We 9 XX' Q J yy , f R gawkmg f sl'-1Q, SOPHGMORES ROW I: S. Absher, B. Adams, V. Addington, Akers, R. Akers, F. Alba, D. Aliff, R Anderson. ROW 2: D. Arnold, B. Asbury, P. Atkins, B. Bailey, Bailey, Bailey, S Baker, R. Ball. ROW 3: L. Barnett, D. Belcher, H. Belcher, B. Bevill, D. Black, J. Blake, I Blevins, E. Bolen. ROW 4: D. Bond, S. Bowes, B. Bowling, P. Bowling, F. Bowman, Bowman, D. Bragg, V. Brewster. ROW 5: B. Brooks, D. Brooks, L. Brooks, L. Brooks, Browder, N. Broyles, R. Byrant, B. Burgess. J J 55 xii 4 SOPHOMORES W .9 if 0-4 Q, Ll-J KQQ ' f-, I 5 K f I , , ,.- ,, 'N - y v. E., ., RO-W I: B. Burkett, Buzzo, R. Buzzo, B. Caldwell, L. Caldwell, N. Call, B. Carter, C. Car- ter. ROW 2: R. Chillo, T. Clark, B. Combs, D. Combs, R. Combs, W. Conner, M. Corner, J' Cox. ROW 3: B. Cregger, H. Crickmer, D. Cromer, W. Crowley, P. Cundiff, U. Cundiff D. Currence, J. Dale. ROW 4: G. Dalton, N. Danforth, B. Davis, P. Davis, S. Davis, I Dent, S. Devault, Dillow. ROW 5: A. Doss, F. Doughten, Eaton, K. Edwards, L. Ever- son, K. Farmer, S. Farmer, J. Ferguson 56 fn Mk' gn S f SQPHOMORES r U A ,. C 6 Q N I 2 .,,, W', T f-'F I I Us r 9. ff If V ij wks 175 xi., vi fi , ' l L . my 5 ROW I: A. Ferrell, J. Francis, E. Frazier, J. Fulp, B. Galligher, R. Gaither, J. Giampo- earo, R. Gibson. ROW 2: B. Gibson, R. Gillespie, B. Gilpin, N. Goforth, S, Goforth, E Graham, L. Graham, S. Graham. ROW 3: W. Greenspon, P. Gregory, D, Hager, J. Hager, R. Hale, B. Hall, C. Hall, C. Hall, ROW 4: T. Hall, F. Harless, H. Harless, B. Harmon, W Harmon, derson, L. Hendrick, G. Hendrickson, G. Hilborn, J. Hill, D. Hines. 57 B. Harry, K. Hattield, S. Haynes. ROW 5: J. Henderson, J. Henderson, T. Hend- M., l ee SOPHOMORES 7 1 f Mff X ROW I: L. Hodges, C. Honaker, J. 1-ionaker, M. 1-lonaker, R. Honaker, M. Horgan, M Hunt, J. Hurst. ROW 2: J. Jackson, P. Johnson, L. Johnston, B. Jones, R. Jones, R. Kahle S Karnes, G. Kaye. ROW 3: R. Kelley, J. Kensinger, G. Kersey, J. King, S. Kitts, A. Lam- bert. R. Lambert, J. Lee. ROW 4: B. Leedy, L. Lester, B. Lewis, J. Long, R. Lovell, F Lynch, J. Lyon, W. Mabrey. ROW 5: C. McMillan, M. McMullin, B. McGraw, IE. Mar- tin, C. Martin, H. Martin, R. Mariotti, R. Massie. 58 X SGPHGMORES ROW I: S. Max, B. Meade, K. Meadows, A. Melvin, G. Milchin, A. Miller, B. Miller, R Miller. ROW 2: C. Mitchel, L. Mitchell, W. Mitchell, B. Morris, D. Moore, J. Moore, R Morris, J. Morrison. ROW 3: K. Moss, J. Mullin, A. Murphy, T. Murphy, T. Mustard, J Myles, A. Nash, E. Neal. ROW 4: L. Neese, C. Nichols, R. O'Dell, L. Overby, H. Owen W. Patrick, W. Penn, D. Peters. ROW 5: R. Phelps, J. Poe, R. Pokorney, J. Posey, E. Post W. Powell, C. Proffitt, S. Proffitt. 59 SGPHOMORES 3 , ti. I. A at fi'-1 A 'fn u A ' f ' ROW I: H. Pruett, F, Pruitt, W. Rakes, T. Ramey, N. Rash, R. Ratliff, M. Rebuck, R. Rit- ter. ROW 2: P. Roberts, J. Robertson, S. Robertson, D. Robinette, T. Rohren, B. Roland, D. Roland, C. Rodinelli. ROW 3: Rosenthal, G. Scarberry. L. Seay, Serway, E. Shaffer, R. Shannon, Sharp, R. Shelton. ROW 4: W. Shields, M. Shrader, T. Sherwsbury, D. Shu- maker, G. Simons, D. Smith, Smith, C. Snyder. ROPV 5: L. Southern, F. Spradlin, Stanley, J. Stanley, Stewart, M. Stewart, H Stike, R. Stowers, 60 SOPHOMCRES HQ -N is X ' - -. EX . . ,. . .X xg X i W 1 xx 1 1- .af E ROW I: C. Stump, B. Surface, G. Sutherland, B. Taylor, R. Thomas, B. Thompson, C Thompson, R. Thompson. ROW 2: W. Thompson, R. Townley, C. Troup, M. Troup, S Trump, B. Umberger, B. Vass, C. Walker. ROW 3: B. Warden, Webb, S. Weeks, L Whitehead, L. Wickham, A. Williams, B. Williams. ROW 4: K. Wilson, J. Wiley, J. Wim- mer, M. Wimmer. L. Worley, N. Wren,,D. Wyrick, C. Wysor. 6l --1-q6.w.v -nm , ,... ,.- . ',,:4Lv, -yas, 'go-Mmumm., Z H - ,- . 'ik' 'Si L-' 1 ,, A , , , A r A 3 .1 4 fm. 5 x ' Wi 0 , V my f , 4 + Q fm , ,Q ., gg L f-'wwf ,ea .19 I 'Q .N 25 W A , 1 -Y K A T Q 5 ' 3 5 W 9 z 74. 4 o I f 'f A 2 ,J f 'fs fl 3 22+ S wa 2 A 7 .4-gz - L' , A fl 5 .2 , 5:95 K 1. ?7 '. , f , ,V ' ' fwfr X V ,fy,.,W,! f Q af , ' 34, I, J ff f HI-Iundred Meet-her Dash BEA ER'S IQ 6-57 OLYMPICS ACTIVITIES q I Tlzooucrlo ,I , 5 llilw 1557 x fm U P? I I ' o tix l ,. .ff ., d fl ii, yi f 1 f I fy! , I' 'xii l Z 95. , f I ' T f .- VX . sPo RT KN This year Beaver had one of the better teams in the state, Our team was led by both a hard-charging line and a hard-running backfield. Beaver came out of the season with a 7-2-1 record, which record for a time kept them in the midst of the scramble for the state championship. Ronnie Gut Ball demonstrated the line art of ballhandling as he quarterbacked the team to victory. The halfbacks were led by the fine running of Jim Cuddles Carter and Dickie The Reindeer Barnett. The fullback slot was held down by Don Wimmer on offense and Jimmy McMullin on defense, both boys turning some excellent performances. The line was composed of a group of fine men. At the ends were Cy Hypes, Sam Barrazone, Willie As- bury, and Bucky Sowers. The center of the line was held down by Bernard Chappell, Neil Tucker, Rusty Repass and Charlie Calfee. The alternated centers were Dickie Martin and Tommy C. Davidson. Jud Suth- erland and Verlin Williams were also a great help to the backfield, and Sutherland will bear watching next year. With the ball club which Beaver had this year it was able to win victories against such formidable oppo- nents as Gary Huntington Central, Welch, Northfork-Elkhorn, Mullens, Graham and, of course, Beaver's greatest rival, Princetonls pussy-cats. The team was coached by A. T. Howard, and assistants Ivan Repass, Don Williams and Paul Rice. With the coming of basketball season Beaver shows great prospects for the 1957 season. Already they have started their season as we go to press, boasting three consecutive victories over Gary, Northfork-Elk- horn, and Big Creek. This year's aggregation will play some of the stateas Hnest schoolboy ball clubs. Head Coach for the Beaver's will again be Ivan Repass, former All-American in his college days, who did such a splendid job with the team last year. Beavers will be led by Bucky Sowers, Jimmy Jarrett, Ronnie Ball, Dickie Martin, Tommy Davidson, and several other outstanding players. With these boys Beaver shows great hopes for this season. Beaver had a fine track team last year, paced by sprinters Dickie Barnett and Jim Carter. Dickie placed in the State Meet, and will head this year's crop of cindermen, which should be great, with most of last year's team returning. Beaver will also Held a baseball team which will be under the supervision of a newcomer to Beaver, Mr. Paul Rice. Beaver has risen to great heights in state baseball circles during the past few years, and Mr. Ricels job will be especially difficult, since practically the entire team and pitching staff was graduated last June. New sports were also added to the curriculum last year, with fencing and tennis being adopted as a. D V ' H part of the grogram. In tennis Beaver placed Hfth in T X ,I the State Meet in their first year, with both the boy's V-f fx fa V singles representative, Dave Warden, and their doubles NX 1 team, Skip Jason and Fred Kellerman, advancing to a.fH .' -'I the quarter-finals, while their single girl representative, 9 + ,,lllN ll Johanna Holm, advanced to the women's finals. These Q . sports are coached by Mr. Craig Jackson, former Chio QQ W State player in both sports. -' 1 ' Our sports program has truly been built up over the past years, and the Last Days of Beavern will be remembered for outstanding teams and fighting spirit which the new Beaver will ind difficult to live up to! A. T. Howard, Athletic Director '55 5 - 5 COACHES, Left to Right: Mr. A. T. How- ard, Head Coach, Mr. Don Williams, Mr. Paul Rice, Mr. Ivan Repass, Assistants. Beaver Beaver Beaver Beaver Beaver Beaver Beaver Beaver Beaver Beaver .... '56 SCHEDULE 1 ....2O ...,13 ....20 35 ..1.27 18 ..,.2O Huntington . . . . 18 Graham . . . . O Gary .,.,.. . 6 Charleston . . . . . O Wlelch . . . . O Mullens ., ... 18 Beckley ..., . . . 42 Big Creek ..,...... . . . 19 Northfork-Elkhorn . . . . , . O Princeton ......... . . . 13 MANAGERS, Left to Right: Terry Brickey, Head Managerg Jim Jackson, Moe Under- wood, Bill Cole, jerry Rosenthal, Tommy Higginbotham. THE I9 6BE VER Q Q gg. S. 3 . A l ' . A ,R 9 A Oy, L .ta fe '3S '4:fTf,. 'Q:x32a-YQ... Y'-..p.',, , A XM - . . . - -A-A - wax-rf. - af ai... C. M .Eff X i if 1- -. x . K ,-xv., Y x. uf Av x,-',Q..Q3 -w. -M 1 . - me , A ar' r , +'Sx:.x-g,Q,,5s ge. A -,- 4 .. f -.-get . , 1 .. - -, ., we ,ef 5- 1 ' ,.. W. , .- . x V. a 1 . 1 . ... -3......,...y TQ, e M, . e e Jr .ef Y D 1 .ff - e'-H . . . we e..., e 4' . A . Q, ,. ., .. x .- ,. .. .M . , .. . ,-. - r x .. Wu K . . Y, ,, X, 5-if ,K N .. l . 5 . V , f A . -we , .V f A , . . M e Q v N - .. - Q. x V E-'A --'N ' M . ' ...Q x ' ' . ,Q X . -, XV .,..- A A Km x .4 . D f -. e' 'v -1 .. .. KNEELING, Left to Right: W. Asbury, D. Barnett, R. Ball, Carter, H. Tyree, McMullin, D. Wimmer, R. Repass, S. Barrazone. STANDING, Left to Right: W. O. Sowers, K. Helton, F. Hageman, G. Garner, D. Mar- tin, C. Hypes, N. Tucker, B. Chappel, C. Calfee, Z. D21Y'idSOH- Carter picks up a first against Huntington. Ball sneaks for yardage 39'Flf'Wf Vffkley. f S e . .4 . . ff . DL :fe ' -. .N J . f 1 ' X . . . 66 FOOTB LL TEAM was- N ,Ri Q , 4. - 1 9' fi 'R I J I ' I I 8 ly I I ' GQ . v gw,:,,.,.g.w- 4, at ,V . . iq W1 1 is . I!,.,.,vgf,fQ W . , V X , it A if - i., ,fa I A ,l ,Aft ,XB ni ,X f . , .Q KNEELING, Left to Right: T. Ramey, R. Ratliff, Milchin, I. Sutherland, Mills, D. Arnold, B. Smith, j Sutherland, S. Taylor. STANDING, Left to Right: G. Simons, Stanley, C. Roberts, B. Harry, Blake, T. Mur phy, S. Honaker, H. Belcher, L. Caldwell, H. Hawthorne, L. Eaton, B. Crowley, J. Honaker, B. Hudson, V. Wil liarns, R. Mariotti. Heading toward paydirt in the Beckley game. Wimmer scores against Huntington Central. THE I9 6 BEAVER 4 , ., ,f,4 ,J 1 , , lfgif, fm ' 1-fi -t f-' , ,, W A V, X ,,.f, y ,f f,gtf, ,fn4, .mf I ,V ,lg 4.1 U ,M V, ,, ,f 1 7, ,,.., , ' f ' 1' ff 4 f QQ, fw H 'X 4.,q.:Qff J 'K' Q ' .. 'P' . f ' f v 17, , V' , ,L ,J ' ,mf Wy, M . g . - he . , if M - M ' ff .Y . . C , 7 M .. ,,.., PW fig I ' ' 1 . , . ' Z, ' f y , , f . Q ' fm., .2 'W W, ,' 1 z V . ' ' , ff 1 ' ...f 3533 f . .. .. ,- f , ,, ,, , .V W, . ,, .. I, . f if , . , 5, 51' W V 2 ,, ,- f ,fy , l ,, ,fffggjlfff I , , W. f ,A-' 'f ' V4 . ..-af V , ff . ' f , ,., A , ,,,, , ,, . , , fy! V,Z,fV , , ,,f!,,7f, yQy, X, V, , ',, , , A -. 1 I 3, mtg!-V 5 ' ,. 'W J' , QL W 7 , ,W ,,v Q '. 7 v f 'ff pei' 4 1 ' 1 iff . ' ' g ' C,'l:'.N l'l:'RS Kzzvfling, H, Hawthorne. Left to Right: R. Ratliff, Milchin. Standing: S. Honaker, D. Martin, GVARDS Ifllffflll-Q, Lfft to Right: H. Tyree, C. Calfee. R. Repass. Standing: T. Ramey, R. Mnriotti. F. Hageman. B. Crowley, D. Belcher. 47 .av- C? vc . 'M E f I X I V X 4, gg 4+ 1 Z X if I 1 7 f X0 ' cw V t, Q: mi.-if 1,2- ,5z 'g:t, .. 2.5 , V ' W' vw' f ' V- l'f 4 ,W f ' 1 A 44 . :C f f A.. , ff. - gf ... , 2. ' f 1 'S 5,1 5 ., 4 ,5- lf asf E .1 mm '90 49' no A .4 'l'.4CKLI'fS Krzrrlizzg. Left to Right: C. Roberts, H. Belcher, Stanley, B. Harry. Standing 'lf lvfllllllly, N. 'l'uckcr, B. Chappell, T. C. Davidson 68 FCCTBALL TEA . Q , ---. ,Yi , 1. 3 ,X 1 .- . .,. MM! M ,H -' i. jf 'i9f -x:4 le.1 l QS OO EXDS Kneeling, Left to Right: L. Eaton, G. Simons, Blake, S. Taylor. Standing: L. Cald well. XY. Asbuiy, S. Barrazone, V. Hypes, XV. O. Sowers. QUARTERBACKS AND FULLBACKS Kneeling, Left Io Right: Mills, R. V. Ball I Sutherland. Standing: B. Hudson, Sutherland, McMi1llin, D. Wimrner. 'IDG 9 M51 4. 9? in 6 11 1 10: env 'ffm HALFBACKS Kneeling, Left to R nold, R. Barnett, Carter. aw , f' ' o ,qi -.., vw '99 ight: B. Smith, V. XN'illiarr1s, Honaker. Standing: D 69 ww' Miss Priscilla Melvin HOMECQMING QUEEN I956 ii YU as ws ui w Ev if gl i HOMECQMI G PARADE Dot Cook rides the Choir's prize-winning float. Nan and Karel ham it for the camera on another winner. Izzy and Gay mug on the first prize-winning Hoat. Libba descends gracefully C?l from the Chr-:stul1fieldf?j 71 . ,4. .ii -315 aww MZ Miss SUSAN PRICE Miss WILMA SHAFFER Miss RINDA GAY FOWLKES 2nd ATTENDANT 173 f CANDIDATES FOR HOMECDMINC5 QUEEN Miss DOROTHY D. COOK Miss ELEANOR RICHARDSON Miss NANCY C. HAYNES lst ATTENDANT Miss JULIA O'TOOLE Miss KAREL KWASS Miss PRISCILLA MELVIN 1956 HOMECOMING QUEEN CANDIDATES FOR HOMECOMING QUEEN CAPTAIN MARY NEI-:SE qpix 15 TOM RENN fPix 25 NANCY HAYNES fr y, 2 V m f ,fav 'f ff, f 19 , ,Q Aff 7 , X, ,, Wm, 'f f Qyf-my 7 CPiX 39 A SANDRA WEEKS V qpix 43 3 PRISSY MELVIN MW V. X WW 5, ,,rr ,lyr 65 X Xxx Vj , '5Qj.1 .E J N 'K' 'A . av A fy AAA, ?Pff'A AA,'-.. Z A A .V,,, A f'!5'A'1u f l.: 5 .1711 ,.., I 52 , A fAA, , ff' ,W ,wwf f fi A V t mm fjl ji 53 Pgufv ,J W2 'Q A 5 iw ' 5 2 M f' -.,.N,,,..M--.-N.,M,M,MM .,w ' 1,8 ,Q Q 4 ii 1 2 X I 1 . , . f . -, ff . f A, v, 1. . ,f S ., ,. 1 I 0 ' ff felziiff if-Aifzi-a.1A?f1 I ,,,, f ' M ' , ' ' ..-Ji f, , Tifg, . r 1 ,y 3 rsyty 01.2 'fp Q ig, ' f 'f ' 4 - f f sf e 2' ' V1 ' ' ' fi ,',f X ' 'f'L . ,,,I . 4, .v .,,l I , , v,,,f.,,L,7 t 4: f' ..--, Left to Right: Nan Haynes, Sandy Weeks, Lou Whisman, T. Ed. Renn, Priscilla Melvin, Tissy White, Chief Neese. BEAVER CHEERLEADERS Returning this year to lead the battling Beavers to ever-greater heights were five of last year's cheerleaders, to whom the 1956 Beaver High School Yearbook was dedicated. These live were ably assisted by two newcomers, Whisman and Weeks, who quickly showed their ability to live up to the honor of being a Beaver cheerleader. This year, the same as last year, the cheerleaders continued to be present at all events, never letting up in their efforts, even when tnings were blackest at Big Creek and Beckley. Many of the team's players will say that it was because of the cheerleaders' extra efforts that the additional drive was found to snatch victory from apparent defeat, particularly with Charleston, Mullen, and Graham. It is with a great deal of pride that we present to you the 1956-57 Beaver High School Cheerleaders, who so capably led the cheers during these very last days at Beaver! gf 'FN-. .,,,,. My ... and then the Salesman said . . Y' 75 Mr. IVAN REPASS Head Coach Dec. 7 Dec. 14 Dec. 18 Dec. 28 Jan. 7 Jan. 9 Jan. 11 Jan. 15 Jan. 18 Jan. 19 Jan. 22 Jan. 25 Jan. 29 Feb. 1 Feb. 5 Feb. 9 Feb. 12 Feb. 15 Feb. 19 Feb. 20 Mar. 1 SCHEDUL Gary ........ E Northfork-Elk. . . Big Creek .... Alumni ...... Northfork-Elk. . Princeton .... Mullens .... Graham ..... Williamson .... Ceredo-Kenova Mullens ...... Beckley ...... Big Creek .... Welch ..... Graham . . Logan .... Princeton . . Gary ..... Welch . . . Athens . . . Beckley . . . BASKETB LL Vlfeslc-y Mabrcy. Jack Lewis, Managers. 76 A H A A A A A A A A A A A Mr. Paul Rice, Assistant 81 JV Coach l f 1 1 5 ff i 1 ff f 1 If gn 1 A N j ., ?Z' :i A f f ,Zi , g . ..,. , ' 2, f r fl ,Z 2, X ROI 3 1 x E H ii . ' R 3 ..R . . S ' 1' I. L to r: D. NN'immer. Arnold, R. Young. R. Ball. Jzxrrr-tt. R. Mzlriotti. MCMullin, L. Eaton. ROW 2 swell. D. Martin. K. Tibhs, T. C. Davidson. NN. O. Sowvrs. J. V. Ilypcs. W. Booth. ARSITY sux FOR BEAVER! 77 P . .. .... , fl 'ff' 2 , .5 V VV V,,,,: , , ,X i,V, G h ., , V ! A! , f , f ba . MW! lr K X My V ,L,,,,,,,, f ,,.,,,, .f x ,,L, , ' .J lsl . ' S A 5 A , V! Ik,. V Iablc Z . Lk x,Xx4xV X VV i.! ,,!f VVV, 'fff B B ' ROW I, L. to r: R. Collins, D. Shumaker, B. Hilborn, G. Simons, B. Henderson, L. Wickham. ROW 2: L. Graham J. Sutherland, M, Rebuvk, F. Lynch, Stanley, R. Booth. SCRU BS Baby Beavers Battling Brilliantly TfYinE1 to Make the V-9f5itY? 78 V . Sw, M fa: 11 f 526 W MAYBE THIS IS THE LAST BLAZE OF BEAVER! THE BAND DID PRACTICE THIS SUMMER. is If L fQx THE I956-57 BEA ER Q il l 2' f Q 5 T .i . i . is l 5 2 2 4 . X 2 ? X I - - 1 5 ? T .X I ii 5 r g . if X , I w 2 , 5 ? i E l w i ROI1' I: L. Richardson. R. Yeneri. M. Boyd. L. Sage. E. Davidson. J. Warner. ROW 2: R. Hatfield. T. Sawyers. ' ' l . Gam ocaro. Wiley. L. Brooks. B. Brooks. D. Garrett. B. Phillippe. I. Hall. R011 .iz Shelton. H. Shoda. R. Nicho s. I 1 p G. Kaye. L. Lester. Hill. J. Brewer. E. Ramage. ROW 45 B. McDaniels. J. Francis. J. Bowman. L. Everson. R. Hop- kins. C. Carter. J. McNeil. G. Arnold. H' h S hool his been proud in these last days of Beaver. to have produced such Beaver lg c L . 1 an outstanding band as this one of 1956-57. Led by a superb drum major, and a line of h B ter Band performed at all football games. and put on enter- outstanding majorettes. t e ea' 4 taining halftime shows. Mr. Robert Wright. the Director of the Beaver Band, brought the band to new heights in these last days of Beaver. He inspired a great deal of school spirit through his poppy musical arrangements. and sponsorship of the orchestra. The orchestra BAND DIRECTQR played at the home basketball games. and for several dances in the Bluefield area. The majorettes of the hand. under the leadership of Head Majorette Laura Richard- . . son. were an outstanding group. They practiced for many hours. and the time s ent in such Nh' Robert E' ll rlght hard work surely was evident by the fine showine of twirling and strutting witi which the girls entertained. ' ' ' ' ' ' f h h'ghest calibre. They .Jere a The band s school spirit this year was. as always. o t e 1.7 cheering section in their own right at all football games. shouting and urging the Beavers to T, 'Q we li.. E f E 5,4 9 ' 1 , A 41 - 5 lf, 80 HIGH SCHOOL BA D ROW- I: S. Harden. E. Richardson. D. Brooks, B. Wynne, G. Bailey. G. Campbell. ROW 2: S. McKinney. B. Leedy, P, Cundiff. R. Bryant. D. Bohm, K. Wilson, L. Lee. ROW 3: M. Elmore. M. Peery, Lee, D. Hines, D. Moore, T, Henderson. B. Hearn. B. Warden. ROW 4: B. Thompson, WV. Greesspon. T. Clark B. Steele. S. Hicks, Fred Eller, Smith. J. Browder. C. Hall. Hutchinson. victory after victory. In the rain of the Graham game the magnificent school spirit of the band showed when, despite the downpour, several members of the band marched during the halftime, playing HOn, Ye Beaversfl and many other inspiring songs. The pep band, composed of several members of the regular band, are ever-present at many school events. They came out and played in the rain and snow of the pep assembly before the Princeton game. As the students walked into the auditorium of Holdl' Beaver this year for pep assemblies, they were greeted by the inspiring music of the pep band. Along with the cheerleaders, the pep band has led the student body many times in the stately Bea- ver High School, Hail to Thee, and in the heart-lifting 'kOn Ye Beaversfl The band put on a wonderful show of Christmas music this year, and has carried on many other activities. In these last days of Beaver the students of Beaver have been proud to have had such a band as this. The 1956-57 Beaver Band built the prestiage of Beaver to heights of glory this yearg our band is a wonderful climax to Beaver's last and joyous days. 81 DRUM MAJOR SONNY HICKS fl? Y . ...- fy. .1 Q Q . .S ..,'::'Cf -4-Z f ' 3 1 .rg q,y,,3:f ij :--.ff- I g 5. .... . Q A' L ga if X 1 . .. iff gf I Q of ,, .. ,, 7 ga z I . . , 1 V. , ,Ah I E Q, S- 9, : ,fp f f' ,f-7' -f ', ,. W! , 4 may wg S. aggj . l','j'f y . 5 'ff' f' V if. 4 ffflfgyf .V..g. .,..,.V.,.., ip . VV I K! I f. X ' ff .'f, 2 :qw f fg, r'-. .. . 4-gg, f '.', , . 1 -, ' X The band marches on the field at Beckley. BAND Left to Rzght Ronnle N1ch ols C O War ren Jack Hut chmson Gwen Balley Eleanor Jay Rlchard son f:5.,Z'fR OFFICERS . : ' . x y ' ' - ,-. A f V 1 - ' ' , ORCHESTRA ROW I, L. to R.: Emilie Davidson, Bob Wynne, Mark Boyd, Lynn Sage, Randall Veneti. ROW 2: Charles Hall, Bob Browder, Walter Greenspon, Joe McNeal, Max Elmore Jin'1Hill, 82 l Jim BEAVER'S LAST MAJORETTES ELEANOR RICHARDSON GWENDOLYN BAILEY LAURA RICHARDSON Head Majorette DONNA MORRIS SALLY MCKINNEY EMILY DAVIDSON JEAN HALL GWEN CAMPBELL 83 vm me N X N ,. f Am' f, , ,X ,K ,, if Q Q, 1 -- s ss siix ii X02 1 ff: . -uf, ' L, f ,, 'Z 55 3, ,ff 20 ij? 1 5, , , Z ,,f,1 ,i , f ,,y,,: 1 f Q f f fi ,ff if xi .i,i, ,--, V Q , 241, ,Q fy if ip J nf ,V ff ,Q f yz 7 9 f 'aye Zz if f wa if '3fZ,Lf'7f 2 fff ffpgi if 2 ,f 1 4 W 4 Z Z f P Q Y . W K 2: Z , cf Q A X V 9 H 5 ' ' nf, f ' . my s . fi ffm Wm, ff - h is ' if f J fi! 'fx ,,,,,,f,,, f ,ff Aff 4 ,A My , , M, M ,,,wfqy7-yvfwzrfvfff 1.7 f , , G fffmf' L- J , f ,W- 3' ,f:f,, f , rj ff ,I X. - 1-if , W , ,L , ,,f ,f ' , I- ,sfffgymf fz w ff . -- ,Q ' , ,' fflgw, ,f if , . W' 'f f f U H M, 1 if -11. , ,wmlwfifw -,,f, V L ,4 f A , 1Wf4'ifw,f ' 4,4 ' ,ff G , , ' M :V K ,, ff -yr f gy, 1 ff ff ' , www: WW, Rem ' .5 , .1 7 4 fy i Mr. Repziss conducts L1 drivefs training experiment Judith doesnt helieve in mud-slinging. Mr. Smith isi111K'ez1tled up! Pieture showing stage crew at work. Exams dmweth nigh! Vfho sziys Darwin WHSHWI right? Here we are you lueky girls---Come and get us! Nun tells joyee where to The teziiii eelebrutes :it the Glass House after Charleston. Susie says 'LBez1t. bent C'MJM'A'n' 3 -ie - fx v :awww ffm lt's impossible! South .'xlIlC'I'lC'Il.'llZ1l'iC It Away! Woo! Woo! A familiar sight at all ball games. Sleepy, jay? Boy, would Caesar be burned up about this? On Thanksgiving, the B 1 . lend a helping hand. Yea, Rah, Beaver! , 1 , WM , , X 85 ,vm CZIVCFS ip.,- THE I9 6-57 BE VER ROW I: I. Barber, C. Tibbs, D. Tickle, V. Cook, S. Hatfield. ROW 2: M. Butt, E. Shaffer, C. Edmonds, E. Richardson, A. Lynch. ROW 3: S. Haynes, P. Murphy, P. Webb, N. Broyles. ROW 4: K. McCloskey, F. Wagner, M. Hunt, P. Curtis. Www zfif wif , f., ,I , 1 fifi , g ,f , V I ffqf,,,f7y,!k,,,-..f ..jk y The choir also sings in church. The old saying, that practice makes perfect, certainly expresses the efforts of the Beaver A Cappella Choir as it strives to attain perfection. This year, as usual, the choir has chalked many successes as it performed before a multitude of diversified groups and went through a very strenuous schedule. The choir opened their 1956-57 schedule with the annual choir clinic concert, which is held each August. Then, as the school year began, the choristers swung into full action, beginning with several assembly choir sings, which were followed in turn by Melody Magic, several Thanksgiving performances, many Christmas pro- grams and special appearances, the usual Easter presentations, and the various other activities which are traditional throughout the year, including the annual Spring Recital. Every organization usually has at least one Hspeciali' event which they concentrate upon, and the choir's is no exception. During the month of November you can see choir members hurry- ing and scurrying about as they attempt to get Melody Magic 86 A CAPPELLA CHQIR ROW I: D. Cook, C. Necessary, H. McGlothlin, P. Stike, S. Hale. ROW 2: P. Whitenack, Kensinger, P. Edmonds, Brown, P. Massie. ROW 3: A. Murphy, C. J. Thompson, S. Medford, M. F. Horgan, Neta Nix on ROW 4: D. Bragg, Lewis, Taylor, P. Cruise. under way. No member of the group is idle during these hectic days, and every one is assigned an important and specific duty. This annual event is the outstanding event in the choirls school year. The premier of Melody Magic is eagerly anticipated by stu- dents, teachers, and the general public alike. Months later you may hear comments on the costuming, the unique scenery, and the excellent job of the cast members and crew. Each year the student body eagerly looks forward to Christmas time, not only for the vacation, but because of the processional of the caroling choir throught the halls. The last hour of the day is used for a very inspirational assembly, based along the yuletide theme. Through life all successful accomplishments are attributed to the perseverance of some capable leader. This title, which is cer- tainly deserved in this case, goes to Our Miss Lizf, who for many years has been the inspiration of the Beavers A Cappella Choir. 87 Miss Elizabeth Shelton CHOIR DIRECTOR sr , A , f -f,-, f,ff.'f,fI ,- 175352 ff? , C ' ,,',f,,5,f0vfyr - r r r Boop-hoop-a-doopl Phylly says, How about mine ? Western wedding, Cheyenne style. Vickie says, 'KWho's Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf? MELODY MAGIC , , , , W, Wwfff-vf ff f.w,.,M, ,, , ,, , wnmv' Rehearsing for the grand opening. Jeep's on Happiness Street. i Pats is smgm in the rain. Long ago and 77 far away. E I r I iw' Caught whilc lurlxcliving thvir vxit. Hvy. mls. yu bvtlcr uSkip this pivturvl Dixie shows hm' southm-rn hospitality. Gvxxxldimfs always Nc-vvssziryl Li, gl-Ando finals. .-Xvv. Q0 buy L1 Mlly'lllQ! Tha' chorus pravtickc-S thvir gypsy routmc X if X They're just not big enough at Christ- '73 mas. Chonk! Aw, Gay, it ain't that funny! And the Hoods carneg January, '57. Thatill teach ya to Iaff at his jokes, Harry T! Huntington Cheesecake. The Shadow Knows. . . Patti plays on the piano. Thespians are make-up artists. ,Ji f W0 .ill . i ia! llllli s ll X ilii WHCTS WHO Miss Nancy C. Haynes, Miss Rinda Gay Fowlkes. It may truly be said that Who's Who is one of the highest single honors that can be bestowed upon any Beaver student. Who's Who is sponsored by the Student Council and the honor is given to the Seniors who are chosen on the basis of being most active in participation in various school activities. Rinda Gay Fowlkes has been highly active in many of the social activities, such as the National Honor Society, National Thespians, Student Council, Beaver B, GAA, Y-Teens, Prim Priscillas, Quill and Scroll, and the Beaver Annual Staff. She was also elected Second Attendant to the Homecoming Queen and a Beaver Citizen. In most of these organizations she has been a member for two or three years. Also, she is an ofiiceholder in many of them, one, being Treasurer of the Y-Teen National Conference. Rinda Gay is also to be congratulated on her excellent average in school work of over ninety-five. Her Senior Superlative was Most Dependable. Nancy Haynes has also been most active in many phases of school life. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Beaver Y-Teens, Prim Priscillas, and is a Beaver Citizen. Nancy also holds oflices in many of the Beaver Organizations, including Beaver B-GAA, Sub-District of Student Council, and Beaver B's. She is a member of National Quill and Scroll, and last fall was voted First Attendant to the Homecoming Queen. She is also our hard-working Co-Editor of the Beaver Annual. Nancy has been a Beaver Cheerleader for two years and has been Assistant Captain for one. Her superlative, Best All-Around, which was voted to her by the entire Senior Class, proves that she is truly an outstanding student. The student body and annual staff are very proud and wish to congratulate this vea 's Who's Who representatives, Rinda Gay and Nancy. BEAVER CITIZENS at L to ri Brenda Brown. Eddie Ballard. Nan Haynes. Sandy Auerbach, Rinda Fowlkes. Jim McMullin, Carolyn Wet- zel. Thomas Wrenn. Sue Price. Don Wimmer. A Beaver Clitiverris one of the ten senior students chosen for their outstanding support of the ideals of Beaver High School. The selection is made by a vote of the entire faculty. These boys and girls strive to main- tain standards which any lleaverite would proudly follow. These people are capable of handling certain responsibilities when called upon to do so. Honesty should he one of the basic principles of leadership, and these citizens are not lacking in that characteristic. They are courteous to all with whom they come in contact. These students feel it is jf their duty to attend as many athletic and extra-curricular events as possible. , They support the participants through their bad times as well as good. They sustain a high scholastic average by working with, respecting, and ,,,- 'I' 5 co-operating with their teachers. W un, Perhaps a Bt-ax'er's citizenship is best defined in the following pledge: I I, a student of Beaver High School, pledge myself to the ideals of I a true sportsman. I will be truthful in all that I say, honest in all that I-I, 1 I do. and courteous always. I believe it is my duty as a student to co- uxla' N x . operate with my teachers and to respect them. I will be loyal to my A MEP fellow-students at all times. I will uphold fair play in every activity. W4 I will respect school property, and do my best to keep my school a UQ Nga, clean and pleasant place. By doing these things, and by encouraging J V others to do them, I hope to develop a spirit worthy of Beaver High ff? tl it Schoolf' fd I I I Not only must a person follow this pledge to be a good Citizen in Bea- lx' yer, but it applies to citizenship in later life. ,4 - aj' 92 X. it JJ... Gwen Bailey Jean Walker lioy's and Girlls States are held in the spring of each year at Jacksons Mill, W. Va. The delegates to the boy's and girl's states are picked from members of the junior class who have the highest scholastic averages. A list of the top fifteen or sixteen boys and the top eight girls is sent to the various service clubs of Bluefield who sponsor dele- gates to the states. The service clubs then pick the persons whom they wish to sponsor, Boyls and Girl's States are held separately, the boys preceeding the girls. The American Legion is the chief sponsor of Boy's State. At the States, the boys and girls are given valuable training by being able to run a practice state for a week. The delegates are given instruction in the manner in which state, county, and local governments of VV. Va. are run. Each delegate belongs to a certain party, either Nationalist or Federalist, and as a citizen of the state, is allowed to run for various public offices. The states had ofhces which corresponded to those of an actual state, and were administered in the same way. Each cabin was a county and city in its own right, and the citizens ran for positions in their own city and county, as well as for state offices. GIRL'S A D BOY'S STATE L to r: C. O. Warren, Sandy Auerbach, Ed Ballard, Jim Brewer, Tom Renn. 93 . f 5 545 ,U 04,1 , M 22' 6 7,5 42 mmwwawwwwafvwwwmmumvm f ff, ff , mf tj . lc ,X 1 QI Z ' P f ,. ,V J. ,i.,f1,f, f f, AQ, f , lj ff I A .JI f, . fr W Xi ,gd I sz 4,,,f,V!!V 1 I Q ' 4 V , ,f ii. .. Q ' r if r 5, Q P ,. , f , ' .4 wif? W 'K S Mi 4 t f if , 1 , f., I M, My ,, . Q ,I ff f .. . 7 . ,, ' ,if Myfj. ,7 f3,,,,,5fCQ- 'My ' ,jg , - ,, V, 4, 7 .fff.fgf.,, ff . X , f. If, , ., ,,,, f nf 'fry MQW, , Www, .wwf X f I ' if L ' w + , 'f f, , , 2'zfQffl ' Zf' Z - f 2 A , 5 2 f ' ' Z .ff fl ,,'f4' V f X X ff 2, ' X Z 1? f X 7 X X film? WJ' 'HMQMQ' , 'Wff-fer , ,, f 2 f 2 y Qi f 3 f, 4 f 4 , f f f y Z i j , , f ' Q ' 5 g ,f I if f g fe ,f gg 5 V Z ,f f V Z J' 4' f 6:64, i t 2 41 f izif J ff! i i, , f , , . 1 1 V 2 I fr ' 7 5 I 2 , f A ,Q 2 f ,WL- Y 5 f 2 Z 4 : J , gi f... 4 1 . 4 ,M f W . f M 7 , ,Hy , l 52 1 MAA l 1 2' f ' 4 4 ' 91' ' 4 ' ,, f firfi' X Z z I 2 M I , QL, . ,M .M , I f -,f ,, ,V .ffyyfjl iX,.r,,!,!.!,Z. I , Vr,,r A ,,,V ,f,W.V If yywyfy, , , ., df: Q fixjfy rf, I I fi, N,,,,,,W..ey44Z, fp 4, .1 In , J , . X3 , , IW YQ fi' 5 ' ' , MZ? 7WXZ7Q2f?Lf ff 'A ' Q' f 1!,MZ mf A fly- ' ROW I, L. to R.: J. Pruett, Bressler, N. Wilkinson, S..Weeks, G. Radford, S. Addington, L. Lohrey, K. Keesee, J. Land, E. Sike, J. O,Toole, A. Lynch, J. Brown, N. Fleshman, G. Pafford, E. Powell, P. Whitenack, ROW 2: Baldwin, P. Webb, J. Anderson, N. Ratliff, A. Arena, S. Grant, D. Tickle, R. Wagner, S. Lampton, J. Harrington, B. Cole, C. Goad, N. Disibbio, N. Nixon, B. Brown. ROW 3: A. Lazenby, L. Richardson, E. Richardson, B. Whisrnan, I. Akers, A. Crouch, S. Price, L. Wingo, I. Looney, R. Fowlkes, K. Kwass, P. Melvin, V. Cook, D. Gills, Miss Hamilton, Sponsor. ROW 4: I. Barber, C. Wetzel, C. Lambert, L. O'Del1, N. C. Haynes, G. Nabors, D. Cook, W. Woods, J. Walker, W. Shaffer, P. Willis, A. Caudill, G. Necessary. G O A9 A9 The GAA,s practice yoga. 94 n 0, L Q F X V' Y '1 l 1 i' M e 5' B MWQ W-f Q . C A ' - ' V f-'- . , LMQW ROW' I, L. to R..' C. Lambert, C. Haynes, W. Shaffer, K. Kwass, D. Gills, I. Barber, G. Nabors, L. Wingo, V. Cook P. Willis, S. Larnpton, B. Whisrnan, A. Lazenby. ROW 2: Miss Hamilton, Sponsor, G. Necessary, A. Caudill, L. O Dell, R. Fowlkes, P. Melvin, D. Cook. ROW 3: P. White, E. Richardson, L, Richardson, C. Wetzel, B. Brown, W BEAVER B GIRLS Line-tamers Serving her Superiors 95 4 . 12 SEATED, L to 1: J. Lowder, P. Marra, V. Cook, S. O,Toole. J. Bressler. Standing, T. Davidson. THE BEAVER PRESS, I 9 6-57 STAFF V! Managing Editor . . . Exchange Editor .. Make - up Editor . .. News Editor ...... Sports Editor Sponsor ......, . . . - iii ,is ,gn EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MISS JUDY LOVYDER . . . .Judy Bressler Judy O,Toole . . . Vickie Cook Patty Marra Zoom Davidson Craig C. Jackson The Beaver Press is our high school newspaper, which is published by the journalism class under the direction of Mr. Craig C. Jackson. The purpose of the Press is to bring news of Beaver students to its readers. The Editor of the Press is appointed by the adviser, and the editor-ships of the staff are assigned by the Editor-in-Chief. The Press is composed of articles written by staff members concerning the activities of clubs and the various athletic events, as well as other items of student interest. Many pictures of current school events are included in each issue. Dur ing the year a few editorials are printed on any controversial IT'121IiCrS Of i1'1fCI'C5t- The Press has been in existance for many years and is a definite asset to Beaver High School. 96 THWE HDR BEAVER Each Saturday throughout the year students and teachers alike turn their radio dials to 1240 when Satur- day afternoons roll around. It is at this time-12:45 to be specific-that the voice of Carolyn Wetzel may be heard bringing the latest news and views from Beaver to the listening public. i'Time for Beaver is on the air! This program is written, directed, and produced by Carolyn, and is presented with the help of students who enjoy and wish to participate in their own school pro- gram. Carolyn has had excellent programs this year, even though many of her weekends have been spent out of toxm on speech trips. Before each sojourn she has care- fully seen to it that a good program was planned, and has given the opportunity to many students, interested in this type of work, to appear on a live show. 'Time for Beaver,', which lasts for a quarter of an hour, was started the third Saturday in September and has been a featured presentation of Radio Station XYKOY every since. Carolyn has often drafted one of the athletic team members to describe the latest Beaver victory, or one of the student body officers to relate the many extra- curricular activities which are continually going on at Beaver. Congratulations are in order to Carolyn for a splendid job as the 1956-1957 announcer of our weekly radio show, 'Time for Beaver. vfnavs 1 , at FB .f,, , -ur ': Zgffzqfifj' 'Xigaisy 71 1 P1 Mi AU, And now. . .DIX1E! 97 H, . .ltgs Time for BEAVER! Miss Carolyn lNetze1 Beaver's Salle D'Armes. aft I5 lx . 'ff' . , 4 . fi pb' QI .3 .rf i Q f -1425 gig, 1, YQ :Wi A ' ,.',,' Qt 'il L. to R.: L. Wingo, S. Lampton, D. Cook, M. Neese, G. Nabors, J. Lowder, R. Fowlkes. Tom Renn, Bob Clevenger. J. Giampocaro, George Kaye. Lay on, MacDuff, And darned be he. . . 98 Fencing was introduced last year with excellent results, and this year it has been resumed with a great deal of interest. Fencers are being in- structed in the use of all three major weapons- foils, epees, and sabers. One of last year's graduates, Filmore McPher- son, is a member of the varsity fencing team at M.I.T. The class is instructed by Mr. Craig C. Jack- son, former saber specialist at Ohio State Univer- sity, and Coach of Fencing at the University of Miami, Florida. He is ably assisted by Tom Renn, this year's Annual Editor, and the most promising fencer to come out of Beaver so far. UHGA IZ Tlll My Q Y H Y' l 5 f,. ' 5 as ,G in qi 99 .IOH ALDENS Y Nfpgw r ROW I, L. to R.: T. Clark, E. Renn, VV. Warden, S. Dixon, G. Kaye, E. McQuail, D. Phelps, D. Cromer. ROW 2: C. Warren, M. Elmore, J. Francis, R. Hopkins, B. Hall, J. Pugh, J. Ayers. ROW 3: E. Ballard, W. Asbury, F. XN'agner, B. BeCraft, T. Murphy, J. Giampocaro, S. Barrazone, S. Auerbach. CNot pictured: T. Davidson, R. Coll- ins. B. Matney, J, Goodlett, R. Harris, J. Brewer. L. Everson. M. Hunt.j 'iThere will be a short call meeting of the Prim Priscillas in the lunch room after schoolf' or The John Aldens will meet in room lO3 at l2:2O todayj' are familiar announcements to Beaver students. These two clubs play an important part in the social life of most of the boys and girls in Beaver. It doesn't take long for students to get into the swing of high school if they belong to these clubs. Members of the John Aldens and Prim Priscillas willingly volunteer for all types of jobs. In all kinds of weather during the year you will find Miss Bartlett's girls giving up their Saturdays to collect money for the various worthy charities in the city. Not to be outdone the John Aldens sell dozens of cans of Peanut Crunch to the citizens of Bluefield. It would seem that if the Prim Priscillas canlt get the people to give to the charities, the John Aldens will. One of the oldest traditions of Beaver High School has been the Beaver Carnival, which has always been sponsored by the John Aldens and Prim Priscillas. Anyone who has ever witnessed or participated in a Beaver carnival surely realized the hours of diligent work put into this event by both clubs, They gayly decorated booths and games were devised and run by the John Aldens, while the Prim Priscillas slaved over the always-beautiful decorations, The Senior Reception is also sponsored annually by the two clubs, The graduating Seniors are the guests of honor with the undergraduates serving as hosts and hostesses. The reception will always be recalled as one of the most pleas- ant events in a Beaver student's life. All in all membership in either of these clubs will provide many hours of pleasure as well as many happy memories of high school life. '.r: Miss Ruth Bartlett, Sponsor, 100 Sandy 'Auerbach and Bill Hall, Prim Priscillas and John Aldens Cmpresldentsi John Aldens 4453 L. to R: I. Looney. S. Price. R. Fowlkes, O'Toole. W. Woods, PRIM PRISCILLAS I 1 Q sill? 15? E xr' I ,wyfwfwm I Z :Gw- .- 5 5 . . f ROW I, L. to R.: L. Rakes, T. Higginbotham, B. Powell, J. Hutchinson, D. Cromer, M. Underwood, B. Mat- ney, T. Renn. ROW 2: J. Sutherland, B. Cole, J. Jackson, H, Hawthorne, B. Hudson, R. Collins, McMullin. ROW 3: G. Garner, J. Rosenthal, P. Carrigan, S. Auerbach, E. Ballard, R. Repass, W. Asbury. ROW 41' G. Hend- rickson, B. Nauman, S. Barrazone, T. Brickey, T. C. Davidson, W. Sowers, B. Harry. KEY CLUB The Key Club is an organization which is dedicated to the 'lbetterment of their school and community? The Key Club is spon- X u sored by the Kiwanis International, and the men who aid in the i guidance of the club for the Blueheld Kiwanis Chapter are Mr. Vest 5 N and Mr. Browder. Mr. Repass is the faculty sponsor. JW Boys are nominated and voted upon by standing club members. o9 Then, for a Hnal weed- ing, the list goes to Mr. Bowles, oflice. Members must be in the upper third of their classes. 1 xx This yearas Key Club is led .R 'i 5' by the following capable offi- nb cers: President, Buck Sowersg Vice-President, Banks Hudson, Secretary, Rusty RepassgTreas- Q-..,.,,., ..- l : urer, Sam Barrazone. -Q All the money which is col- Sqgim lected by the Key Club goes 0 . l 'n ig 'JP ie . 665 GSA tx X Q-a-SF'i, K xg:-Ii.. :X - rg' .. ix for the betterment of the school. The latter part of last year members collected pop bottles, the money for which they donated to the Community Christmas Tree Fund. They have also undertaken several other pro- jects, such as cleaning the walls of the gymnasium. Future campaigns BUCPI Sowers, PfCSiClCr1t. will include a door-to-door canvass to sell soap, the money from which campaign will, as usual, go to make the last days of Beaver more pleasant for the student body. L to R F. Wagner, J. Francis, S. Dixon, Mr. Chryssikos, J. Pugh, J. Brewer. BEA ER HI-Y'S The Hi-Y Club in Beaver is spon- sored by the Bluefield Young Menas Christian Association. It provides a pro- gram of service, fellowship, and recrea- tion to any boy in the high school who desires to become a member. The ofiicers for this year were: Steve Dixon, President, Bobby Jewell, Vice- Presidentg Scott Honaker, Secretary, Jim- my Brewer, Treasurer, John Francis, Chaplain. As a major project for the term 1956- 57 the Hi-Y Club adopted a Yugosla- vian boy about eighteen years of age, who is studying for the ministry. Through the efforts of the club a large box of clothing was sent to him in answer to his urgent appeal for assistance. The club, with about eight mem- bers, was directed by Mr, Paul Chry- ssikos, one of the new teachers on our faculty. The meetings were held once a week at the school. The statement of purpose of the Hi-Y is HTo create, maintain, and extend throughout the school, home, and community, high standards of Christian character. 103 Hide' 2 -V it . g, ,, wwf? , . , ,i lk gfpi y yyqamfsk' ' ' Mr, Paul Chryssikos, Sponsor BEAVER Y-TEENS mmmmfwwmwwfwfwfw-,ffm-ff ,,ff , , ,,,,.W,,,.. ,,,, WMM,-M ,,,. , , , ,, .f FRONT ROW, L. to R.: L. Wingo, W. Shaffer, A. Crouch, I. Looney, R. Fowlkes. BACK ROW C Lambert W. Woods, S. Price, J. O'Toole, M. Neese, COfHcers of Y-Teen Council.l The Y-Teens of Beaver High School is an organization which is open to any high school girl who wishes to join. She may join the section of her choice, which may be either Miss Bart1ett's, Miss Smith's, or Miss Magann's. Will- ingness to participate in all activities and regular attendance at the meetings are the only requirements for member- ship. A business meeting is called the first Tuesday of each month at the school, and the girls assemble at the Y the third Thursday of each month for a sup- per meeting. The Y-Teens are junior members of the Young Womenls Christian Associa- tion, which means they are a part of a world-wide, interracial, and interdenom- inational organization. The purpose of the Y-Teens is to help each member in building a fellow- ship devoted to realizing those ideals of personal and social living to which they are committed as Christians. This year, four Senior members of the Y-Teens, Rinda Fowlkes, Judy O,Toole, Libba Wingo, and Willie Sue Woods, attended the National Y-Teen Con- vention in Washington D. C., and New York City. They met Y-Teens from all parts of the United States, and a visit to the National Headquarters helped them understand more fully how the YWCA operates on a national basis. Part of the Y-Teens' treasury finances a trip to Camp Iva for a group fo under- privileged children. Another project which the Y-Teens sponsor annually is the World Fellowship Fund, which helps support YWCA,s around the world. Y-Teens Pose in Washington Pressurized into Patronizing Potato-chip Peddlers! 105 ll... FUTURE URSES OF AMERICA A , J ,. f J J f ' ' 'I KNEELING, L. to R.: E. Faw, I. Barber, G. Pafford, M. McHugh, N. Nattrass, S. Lampton, L. West, D. Cook. STANDING: D. Morris, J. Harrington, P. Eubank, P. Willis, E. Richardson, B. Steele, B. Brown, S. Addington, A, Hager, A. Lazenby, A. Lynch, E. Siko. LATIN CLUB ROW I, L, to R.: S. Davis, E. Davidson, D. Morris, Warner, Harrington, A. Murphy, B. Steele, B, Warden, M. Butt, G. Watson, N, Broyles, G. Pafford. ROW 2: D. Bond, J. Alba, J. Prueff, J. Brown, S. Addington, E. Siko, A. Hager, J. Bressler, V. Cook. ROW 3: J. Francis, T. Renn, S. Warden, A. Foland, R. Veneri, R. Platnick, A. Lynch. 106 ROW I, L. to R.: N. Nattrass, S. Lampton, V. Cook, J. Hurst. ROW 2: J. Harrington, A. Murphey, B. Warden, M. Butt, Sharpe. ROW' 3: Anderson G. B 'l ' ' , aiey, OToole, E. Siko, A. Hager, A. Lynch, Walker. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA 'f- 'wr ' B Miss Eleanor P. Jennings, Sponsor. F. T. A. Conclave, Jackson,s Mill. 107 5 'YW if KNEELING, L. to R.: I. Barber, M. Lowder, P. Shupe, L. Wingo, V. Cook, R. Fowlkes, S. Price, G. Nabors, D. Gills, W. Shaffer, C. Wetzel, A. Crouch. STANDING: C. Warren, D. Wimmer, B. Hall, D. Martin, S. Barra- zone, Z. Davidson, Mrs. M. M. Dean, B. Sowers, R. Hudson, J. Fransic, S. Auerbach, T. Renn, J. Carter. NATIONAL THESPIANS The fifty-fourth chapter of the National Thespians is perhaps one of the oldest active organizations at Beaver. It made its first appearance in 1929, with Miss Helen Johnston as its sponsor and director. Some of its first members are still represented by their child- ren, who are now students in Beaver. For many years the junior and senior classes both sponsored three- act plays. As the years passed, however, numerous other activities were being introduced. There was not enough time to devote to dramatics. Finally the junior plays were dropped. Under the capable direction of Mrs. Mary Dean, who came to Beaver in 1946 to head the Speech Department, the National Thes- pians began to rise to its present high status. Annually three one-act plays are produced under the directions of Mrs. Dean. This year, SO WONDERFUL IN WHITE, THREE ON A BENCH, and THANKS, AWFULLY, were staged. The Senior Class Play, SHE FORGET TO REMEMBER, was also presented with the help of the National Thespians. This play was performed by seniors only, and went before the footlight in February. To become a member of the National Thespians, one is required to have a role in at least two one-act plays, or help with the pro- duction of the plays, serving as student directors, prompters, stage managers, and the jobs that are required to present a good play. The last group of Thespians to graduate from Beaver have cer- tainly proved themselves worthy of the great traditions of dramatics at Beaver. We know that this last group from Beaver High School will be remembered, not only for the fine plays they put on, but fc the excellent dramaturgical reputation they maintained. 108 Tom Renn, President O E-ACTS CAST: THANKS AWFULLY STANDING, I to r: N. Brooks, L. Wingo, S. Davis, N. Fleshman, N. Nattrass, I. Barber, Lowder, K. Kwass SEATED: I. Akers, C. Lambert, A. Crouch, T. Renn, J. Bressler, P. Willis. --1-fe-'1 SO WONDERFUL IN WHITE, l to r: C. Wetzel, G. Nabors, E. Siko, E. Bowles, P. Shupe, V. Cook, R. Fow- lkes, L. Lohrey. THREE ON A BENCH, l to 1: D. Gills, S. Addington, C. Alley, S. Auerbach. 109 X., ATIO AL FQRENS C The record which has been made by the National Forensic Society at Beaver truly speaks for itself. Very few schools in the state can boast of as comparable a record as the speech students at Beaver have amassed over a period of years. Crganized in 1930, the National Forensic represents a truly great tradition, added to each year, when Beaver students traveled to the State Contest at Morgantown to hand up first place awards in all departments. Too, Beaver has been represented at Dis- trict meets and tournaments throughout both West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee, as well as several other states. The collection of glittering trophies which attest to Forensic excellence is on display in many showcases throughout the school. STANDING, L. to R.: S. Auerbach, N. Nattrass, A Crouch Mrs Dean S Addington Bressler T E Renn SEATED: Pat Shupe, Secretary-Treasurer, Carolyn Wetzel President Judith Lowder Vice President Q 1? f 0, 0011 :Li---4' 5 1-----f X f mifxllb 0 Q E. Q . xxj ,- M, . fig 'Q' by ,,,.-..- i Leadership, scholarship, character and service. . .these are the fundamental virtues which the National Honor Society finds most useful to our community. Members of the Bluefield Chapter C7115 of the Nation- al Honor Society are selected by the nomination of the entire faculty. More than grades count when members are considered. True, a member must be in the upper third of the class scholastically, but just as important is his willingness to help others, his ability to assume responsibility and leader- ship, and character in all his relations with others. A member may not always be perfect in his work, but he has the courage and perseverance to Hnish the job. The Honor Society this year conducted an honesty cam- paign. Old members made posters during the summer and the new members distributed them to every room in the school the week before exams to help remind people that Honesty Paysf, or Cheating Helps No Onef' Miss Mary Winter has done a truly fine job in sponsor- ing this society, and under her capable leadership it has advanced to a position among the top societies in the two Virginias. ROW I, L. to R.: L. Wingo, P. Shupe, R. Fowlkes, M. Begovich, A, Lazenby, L. Richardson, B. Brown, Kwass. ROW 2: R. Underwood, T. Renn, E. Ballard, K, Fowler. r l Ma-.-,M new ational Honor Society SPONSOR PRESIDENT Miss Mary Winter Robert Underwood A. Crouch, F. Dellis, W. Woods, N. Haynes, C. Wetzel J. Walker, S. Price, I. Looney, V. Cook, S. Lampton, K S. Barrazone, B. Sowers, B. Hall, A. Auerbach, Cyphers lll X 5' . - a ROW I, L. to R.: J. Lowder, V. Cook, C. Keesee, D. Cook, R. Fowlkes, J. Bressler. ROW 2: N. Haynes, G. Na bors, D. Gills, L. Wingo, A. Crouch, O'Toole. ROW 3: A, Hager, P. Willis, T. Renn, E, McQuail, P. Marra I. Akers. ational Quill and Scroll Society ' Ullltlltih tt , Nan writes t 1ry 0 e po a 0 c IPS Mr-fcralg C' Jackson, Sponsor 112 fr 4- sw 3 . X N Lama s O 1 5 'N , y ...fx Nl ROW I, I to 1: G, Ball, M. Underwood, D. Wimmer, C. Hypes, W. Sowers, Z. Davidson B Chappell N Tucker R. Martin. ROW 2: Coach A. Howard, T. Brickey, S. Barazzone, J. McMullin, R. Repass G Garner J Carter D, Barnett, W. Asbury. ROW 3: J. Rosenthal, J. Sutherland, B. Hudson, B. Cole, H T Tyree C Calfee S Sanford, P. Cruise, T. Higginbotham, D. Shawver, J. jackson. BEAVER B BOYS x Coach A. is T. Howard mw , V,,V I ' ' 1 ,.,' - 'f ' ,. - .1 U ' 4 f f ' J .a,. . flff 4 4 -r'. X - pw: .-,.-, -YK v- .Q ,:',ff yi , 7. Q r ff. I2 X R QA f' X ' ' 142 Varsity Awards Day SECOND ROW I, Z. to r: K. Kwass, V. Cook, I. Looney, L. Wingo. ROW P: A. Crouch, S. Grant, R, Fowlkes, S. Price ROW 3: J. O'Toole, J, Walker, G. Nabors, D. Cook, E. Bowles, W. Shafer. ROW 4: Brewer, J. McMu11in, R Ball, T. Davidson, D. Martin, E. MCQuail, T. Renn. 54 .- . X- .. xwxsikfkwwww z Y' , f MILERS ROW I, I to 1: P. Melvin, W. Woods, N. Nattrass, D. Gills. ROW 2: C. Wetzel, J. Lowder, N. Haynes, C. Larn- ROW 4 W Asbur E. Ballard, B bert. ROW 3: C. Warren, C. Chudina, B. Brown, A. Lazenby, A. Hager. : . y, Sowers. S. Auerbach. D. YVimmer, Carter. X f Q I ff i , 3 We 1... ff Q g . ' A i 1 ROW I, l to 1: J. Carter, C. Warren, J, Francis, B. Hudson, D. Wimmer, Martin, L. Eaton, T. Davidson, S. Barazzone, H. Hawthorne, W. Hall. STAGE CREW QT .S 'Q M. ,HV L. f .l ,, ,,... LV-I A --. FPw O O . ' I Y-I l I 'ni J sei Setting the stage for Melody Magic awreddy. Miss Mary Ruth Bartlett This looks staged. x 5 W Sutherland, B. Hilborn. ROW 2: D X 7 116 SCIENCE CLUB E za. ROW I, l to r: S. Dixon, T. Clark, R. Platnick, B. Cole, W. Woods, C. Lambert, S, Addington, M. McCue, L. Sage, B. Grant. ROW 2: G. Kaye, J. Francis, T. Henderson, G, Goodlet, G. Graham, M. Peery, J. Brewer, T. Rainey. ROW 3: Mr. Robert Perry, M, Boyd, W. Thornsberry, H, Charlton, J. Giampocaro, A. Foland, E. Ballard, R. Fullarton, S. Absher, S. Auerbach, D. Moore. ROW I, Z to rc B. Kelsey, Mrs. Ackison, E. Siko, G, Pafford, M. Meadows, S, Perdue, J. Pruett, R. Platnick ROW 2: B. Burns, Patty Perkins, D. Brooks, L. Lohrey,S. Sddington,C.Keesee. 117 THE I957 SENICR SHE FORGOT TO REMEMBER Taylor Snowden . . . Hester Carter Camilla jeffrey . . . Marvin Ellis ..,.. 5 Detective ........... Mrs. Della Brewster Buddy Thofnpson .... Diane Brewster .. Phyllis Corbett . . . Leland King ...... Elaine Woodburn .... Gwendolyn Archer ...... Miss Minnie Pearl Ellis .... Mrs. Mary M. Dean, Director Mrs' Bernice Woodbury ' ' ' . Willie Asbury . Karel Kwass . . Judy Lowder TomRenn Allan Auerbach . . . . Dot Cook Hariy T. Tyree .. Vickie Cook .. Ann Crouch Eddie Ballard Carolyn Wetzel . . . Dottie Gills . . . . Pat Willis . . . Pat Shupe if 1 SEATED, I to TI J. Lowder, C. Wetzel, W. Asbury, D. Gills, T. Renn, K. Kwass. STANDING: P. Willis, E, Ballard, A. Crouch, S. Auerbach, D. Cook, P. Shupe, H. Tyree, V. Cook. 118 C ASS PL Y if E X X PRODUCTION STAFF, SEATED, Z to 1: I. Bar- ber I. Looney, L. Richardson, Richardson. 5 Q ,. ,,.,,., ga But Diane. . . !', 4 f V M Wo o. no,ooo o ff? Q, ,..,, ,iiWiikf- 2 6 l .,V.. , k,,'., 1.111 , x , if . f ' I 2. f in X i n T J if -W n fl ono. i ' 2 n , 2229 W is 3 A L o ne ' M623 . X ,fg3L3f.., ,5? bi I if .. Q .. , :Q Tw-,V -Q, - AY,, .. , ,V , , , I , kV-, 3 YV, X , , . ,,,:5, V f:5,-I .hk, , e i 'gg i if 1 1 -,.n 5 '. 'Y Z-'-4 , ' f'A' , ',', Wi? . 3 ff , i V V.V no . X , I - F .Xxx -1 , ' ' X '3 i I ,ff ' n .J I ', 1 F51 -fvwx X 9 ,,7. ,V ,,, 4,V,, 3 Q bi, H W . o.nn n , ,, e Holy Smoke! Aunt Minnie Pearlla' Y0u. . You'1l never take me aliveli' s .you . . .hussy 'as .1 34.6, K 7' ' 'ffwlfgv A. .ww,' fM' J ,W ROW I, I to T: D. Gills, E. Wingo, Lowder, A. Hager, A. Crouch, G. Nabors, P. Willis. A. Lazenbv. E. McOuail. R. Fowlkes, S. Lampton. ROW 2: S. Auerbach ANNUAL STAFF wx .. ,I X, ll! . Q, .. .dz x A 47 . YV w T2 'rx Mr. Craig C. jackson Sponsor 120 Caught in the act. THE WORKI G UQ STAFF Nu...- - f1QL:?x.iHga , N5 f 1 1 Y- fmsikiviis X R V f Q The Annual Staff sorts pictures. fy 4 P' may if 'WA f v ,,,, , A Mr, , Working on layout. I 1 Who sez you ain't gonna buy an annu1?', Hoho, hehe, my name is Our Business Manager Dorothy Lee! Libba shows herself a Enjoying a moment of relaxation. fast typist. '1- Mr. W. R. Wood Supervisor The Mercer County School System has indeed been fortunate in having Mr. W. R. Wood serve during the past several years as Director of its Vocational School, located at Glenwood Park. The school offers specialized courses in electricity and magnetism, mechanics, and radio, as well as other phases of shop work. Students from all over the country avail themselves of the opportunity and prepare them- selves for many various types of technical occupations under the excellent supervision of Mr. Wood. The school had a humble beginning as a welding shop in the basement of Beaver, but later moved to its present location at Glenwood Park, where it has grown and prospered under Mr. Wood's constant efforts to see that it kept pace with the demand for more and more specialized training. We wish to congratulate Mr. Wood upon his efforts to give Mercer County such an out- standing addition to its regular academic program. CCATIO A SCHCOL ,V ,A ali .,,., .1--4 X Tom Honaker and David Miles check the volts. --. I Q Bob Creggar, Eddie Davis, joe Pullano and Gerald O'Dell set up an interesting experiment. 'N 4 'NIE vi file! Wayne Arnold, Paul Gregory, Doug Worley and Jimmy Davis work industriously with a machine tool. 123 Miss RINDA GAY FOWLKES D. A. R. AWARD Miss Rinda Gay Fowlkes has been awarded the Good Citizenship Medal for 1956-1957, given by the John Chapman Chapter of the Daughter's of the American Revolution. The D.A.R. award is one of the most worthwhile honors one can receive while in Beaver. The selection of the candidate is based on the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, patriotism, and scholarship. Rinda is secretary of the National Honor Society, Advertising Manager of the Annual Staff, an ac- tive member of the Student Council, Beaver B-GAA., Prim Priscillas and Y-Teens. She was elected to the position of treasurer of the National Y-Teen Conference. During the school year she attended Y-Teen Con- ferences in Washington, New York, and Roanoke. In addition to her many extra-curricular activities, Rinda has managed to maintain an average above 95. Her Senior Superlative was that of Most Dependable. She was also second attendant to the Home- coming Queen, and is a member of Quill and Scroll, is a Beaver Citizen, a Second Miler, and one of the two Who's Who winners for the entire Senior Class. 124 BIBLE LUB IVR im lf N v k A ROW I, l to r: J. Martin, J. Walker, C. Lambert, L. Richardson, J. Anderson, L. Wingo. ROW 2: Lambert, B. Cole, B. Brewer, B. Brown, W. Woods. ROW 3: S. Addington, I. Looney, R. Fowlkes, J. Low- der, P. Willis. ROW 4: N. Wren, L. Southern, R. Gibson, S. Dixon, G, Kaye, Miss Betty Tutton. Miss Betty jane Tutton Sponsor was torn down to make room for meeting place was not immediately been held in the member's homes. The meetings are conducted in T affiliation. The main purpose of the club themselves. 125 At the beginning of the year the Bible Club held their meet- ings each Monday night at the Y on North Street. After the Y our new postoflice a regular available, and meetings have Often a a panel open to an informal manner. guest speaker is invited to meetings, while at other times discussion or supper meeting is held. The meetings are any student who is seriously interested, regardless of their religious is to help students analyze,' Plil G ACTIVITIE af jg-f :L M , I TRODLICTIO TO SPRI GACTIVITIE Spring is a busy time for Beaverites. We are concerned with the multitude of activities which is carried on in spring: track, tennis, baseball, the Prom, Senior Reception, Awards Day, Commencement and finally, Graduation. NVe look back and remember the carnival, glittering, beautiful, impressive. We, the last Seniors, still remember the last carnival, and many before it, and sigh. WVhat a pity the carnival has been discontinued! The Prom, always a highlight in the spring calendar, is not featured in the annual this year. The Juniors, being unable to have it ready for the graduating seniors when our deadline came due, are holding it the latter part of April. We will see, though, and remember all the gay whirl which will lead the last Beaverites to graduation. Track in our last days will be greater, better than ever. Coach Howard always produces winners for Beaver, and we look forward to a winning season this year as we do for many years to come, when our team moves into the new Bluefield High School. Baseball this year will be coached by Mr. Repass. Our team is still an un- known quantity, but we can be sure of a fighting nine under his leadership. Tennis still flourishes at Beaver, we are sure it will measure up to the stan- dards set during the first year. Beaver, in the glory of its last days, goes onward, the students upholding its great traditions. We look forward to spring, and yet are perhaps apprehensive. When we leave, Beaver will be no more, and we feel as though a part of us will be dead. . . 127 SPRING FESTIVAL .Z ,funn M-ww THEIR MAJ ESTI ES YN H Ab IX 'N Hayne Q PRINCE AND PRINCESS Prissy Nlelvin Dick Martin COUNT AND COUNTESS Karel Kwass Donald Mfimmer 1: I High Court -HERE PROCIAMATOR Mary FranCes Bailey 129 L war xx me DUKE AND DUCHESS Susan Price Jim McMulli LORD AND LADY Dottie Gills Jim Carter , ln Y 94 iQ CQ ww ' QQ Left to right: B. Chappell, C. Larnbert, R, Repass, L. Wingo, Brewer, V. Cook, T. Renn, N. Nattrass. SECOND ROW: L. Richardson, J. Davis, C. Wetzel, E. Ballard, R. Fowlkes, S. Auerbach, I. Barber, L. Shatley, J. Francis. THIRD ROW, Flower Girls: J. Harrington, P. Marra, J. Lowder. NOT PICTURED: G. Bailey, B. Brown, D. Cook, A. Grouch, I. Looney, G. Labors, J. O'Toole, W. Shaffer, J. Walker, W. Woods, R. Ball, S. Barazzone, C. Calfee, B. Hall, Hypes, E. McQuail, B. Sowers, N. Tucker, H. Tyree, R. Underwood, C. O. Warren, P. Eubank, B. Matney, L. O'Dell, Ayers, E. Richardson, C. Chudina, M. Skeen, S. Perdue. COURT LAUREL CHAIN Left to right: M. McHugh, L. Lohrey, S. Addington, A. Lazenby, S. Gobble, Bressler, P. Brumfield, S. Larnpton. ROW 2: A. Hager, P. Edmonds, C. Edmonds, E. Bowles, G. Neces- sary, Lambert, S. Grant, C. French. ROW 3: N. Fleshman, N. Wilkinson, P. Shupe, S. Davis, J. Hall, R. Platnick. ROW 4: C. Keesee, F. Dellis, N. Brooks, J. Light, R. Burns, E. Siko. i I ily? fi 5 Z A , . l , .Q M, JHJUM YVAK gm V L . f. 4 fi TENNIS TEAM i .wx V. 3 f . ...at ...Q-X ,..........-..-.h.... .,..--4-.--H-1-,-1 'tr -X 1 tffL 7T:7SrE'7.L X ,, UA, K .,,,. ., two. w ,A r-its S IST ROW, L to R: J. Helm, Henderson, Parkey. Coach Craig Jackson, King of the rackets. T. Higginbotham, M. Elmore, H. Hawthorne, B. Hudson. ROW 2: Beaver High School started tennis as a varsity sport in 1956, and in their Hrst year of competition in the State Tournament they placed Fifth out of a field of twenty-seven schools entering teams. This year the squad will be headed by Banks Hudson, only member returning from the 1956 aggregation. the month of April, the squad is rounding into shape, and hopes to have 1'Vhile hampered by rains throughout several matches with nearby schools before the state meet. Beaver is proud to add tennis as a sport to an already well-rounded athletic program, and with the building of macadam courts at the new Bluefield High School, practice should be possible for several months prior to the state meet. Under the guidance of Hudson this year's team should shape up into a potent machine for 1958. 131 an-..s. I957 BASEBALL CLUB . , , B , ffB,B ,... ' 7' i,'46iZ?2f'ffl,.' V x , .fi ' l ' ,T f. IQ! . .f X Ball holds down the hot corner. COACH IVAN HTHE TERRIBLE' REPASS 4 l ii 4 f L J ' I A-T 2f!.I'23 .1 Club and Roster ROW I, L to R: S. Sanford, R. Underwood, B. Tibhs, H. Tyree, C. Hypes, R. Ball, G. Garner, K. Fowler. R. Hatfield, W. Mabrey, D. Shawver. ROW 2: D. Shumaker, B. Matney, R, Mullins, G. Honaker. P. Cruise, R. Mariotti, R. Young, J. Honaker, L. Wick- ham, B, Hilborn, B. Leecly, T. Clark. ROW 3: R. Stump, M. Rebuek, C. Ball, K. Edwards, R. Stewart, L. Graham, B, Lewis, N. Khale, B. McGraw, Coach Repass. 132 jf 5 'f-wif .iff f as .X -1 .X X-fx' swf v k'.. 1 A 1 xi I A ssss -. G v Q A X . .. -Nweswws-Qs. X ' X a' rw- xX.X Q,-gg Q. Rf' 4 Beechie demonstrates his forrnQ?j Cy warms up on the mound. 1957 SCHEDULE April 8 Gary ..... .... H . April 11 Welch .. April 15 Princeton .. .... H. April 18 Hinton . April 22 Mullens .. .... A. April 25 Gary .. April 29 Welch . .... A. May 2 Princeton May 6 Graham .... H. May 9 Hinton . Typical pre-game session. 133 I957 BEAVER TRACK TEAM COaCh A.T. Howard Martin shows how it,s done! SENIORS. KNEELING, L to R: D. Wimmer, D. Barnett, C. O. Warran, H. Tolbert, I Carter. STANDING: D. Martin, S. Barazzonc, W. Sowers, R. Repass, E. Ballard. 134 Milers: J. Blake, R. Repass, T. Rohrer, E. Ballard, J. Stanley, G. Simons. Barazzone takes it in stride! Barnett and Carter line up against Graham. George Kay, jack Lewis, Clint Alley, Bill Crowley, Henry Hawthorne, and Buck Sowers :how form in the 880. 135 OUR ADVERTISERS By Their Support These Backers Make Our Yearbook Possible Sidney and Brenda Absher Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Absure lVIr. and lNIrs. K. S. Addington A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend Benny Akers Frank B. Akers Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Akers Mr. and Mrs. L. Akers 81 Dinah Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Alba Mrs. V. C. Alenander Mr. and Mrs. Rhesa Allen Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Amos Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Lambert Arrington Mr. Robert Asbury Willie Asbury Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh Ashworth Mr. and Mrs. Max Auerbach Robby Auerbach Mr. Charles R. 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Warlick Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wathall Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wathall Miss Minnie Weaver Mrs. Wade Weaver Dr. and Mrs. Karl E. Weier Mrs. Wells Mrs. Louise Wetzel Mark Whorley Compliments of '35 I if iz f fill, WI? I X-,U 7' 13 C l'5f9Qi?.'vB I Q 'f '3 K rl I -Ei. if W7 O Q REGENTS Compliments of KEY CLUB GRUBB PHOTO Your Kodak Dealer 7 Day Developing and Printing Service 521 Commerce St. Come to BLUEFIELD SHOE COMPANY Shoes of Style and Quality ROY D. PHILLIPS WARLICK FURNITURE STORE Cross the Bridge-Save a Dollar Bluefield, West Virginia PHILCO-HOTPOINT Compliments BLUEFIELD SANITARIUM REID Bolce TIRE a. TREAD coMPANY Compliments of Better Buys with Boicei' Phone DA 7-6614- Bluefteld West Virginia CITIZENS UNDERWRITERS 4,03 Bland Street Bluefield, West Virginia O CO GRATULATIO GRADUATI G CLASS FULLY ACCREDITED A good school specializing in many branches of professional business training. You receive personal consideration of your interests or problems the moment you visit lVlcLains. Guidance, Admissions and Placement are at your service. Small classes mean a more personalized education. A well-balanced program of study. Today, the expression learning the businessl' is fast disappearing from the vocabulary of business men. Modern business hasn't time to vocationally start out its employees. The trained ones winl Well organized social activities, and athletic program to better prepare for social and civic leadership. You train for a definite career goal. By studying only subjects directly related to the business field of your choice, requires shorter time with a result- ant lower cost. It pays to prepare at McLains-just ask anyone who knows. MCLAINS FOR THE BETTER POSITIONS 4-th, 6th, 81 7th Floors Elevator Service Federal Street Coal and Coke Building Phone DA 7-8208 Bluefield, W. Va. BLUEFIELD TV CABLE CORPORATION TV at Its Finest Phone DA 7-7805 Compliments of THE BLUEFIELD AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK DEALERS ASSOCIATION Bluefield Lincoln-Mercury Sales Tinder White Truck 81 Equipment Co. W. R. Keesee 81 Co., lne. Bluefield Motors, lne. Southside Motors, Inc. Stowers Motors, lne. Breviek Motors, lne. Andy Williams, Inc. Carter Motors, lne. Linkous Motor Co. Claytor Motors Crowder 81 Freeman PIANOS AND ORGANS Music is the birthright Compliments of of every child LOWMAN MUSIC C0MpANy WALLACE VAN AND STORAGE WURLITZER Bluefield, W. Ve. MASON 81 HAMLIN CHICKERING Phone DA 7-7740 GEORGE STECK Don't Be Satisfied with Less Than . . America's Finest Home Appliances Television Washers Dryers Refrigerators Ranges Tailored to Fit YOUR Needs Water Heaters Dishwashers Freezers Air Conditioners Distributed by Disposalls BLUEFIELD SUPPLY C0. See Your Dealer HOTEL MATZ GRILL Serving the Finest Food OUR SPECIALTY SEA FOODS AND STEAKS Banquet Room Available For Parties Dial DA 7-6131 S. S. KRESGE COMPANY Two Stores Federal Street Through Bluefield, West Virg toB inia GOODYKOONTZ REXALL DRUG STO Corner of Bland 81 South Streets RE A FRIEND RUDY'S TILE CO. Phone DA 7-8292 Blueheld, West Virginia Compliments of A. W. COX'S DEPARTMENT STORE Menls-Women,s-Children's Wear Nationally Famous Brand Names Complete Appliance Dept. Federal Street Bluefield, W. Va. ACME SUPER MARKETS Bluefield-Beckley, W. Va. Shop at Acme and Save We Give S 81 H Green Stamps J. W. WATERS Headquarters for Your Beaver High School Rings for Over Forty Years DIAMONDS-WATCHES JEWELRY AND SILVERWARE Compliments of UNIQUE CLEANERS 1231 Bland Street Phone 7-7119 7-7118 Compliments of SUPERIOR STERLING CO. Distributors Compliments GENERAL INSURANCE CORP. H. C. uHopper', Lazenhy J. H. q'Hopper,, Lazenby CARTER MOTOR CO., INC. 934 Bland Street Bluefield, West Virginia Farmall Tractors and Machines International Trucks Surge Dairy Equipment New Holland Hay Machines Parts Sl Service When You Decide, 'el Will Be an Engineerf' You are Choosing an Exciting, Rewarding and Challenging Career. America Needs Engineers 31 Technicians. Decide Now-Select High School Subjects-to Help You Prepare. APPALACHIAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY Compliments of FLAT TOP NATIONAL BANK Member E.D.1.C. Bluefield, W. Va. Comphmems FLAT Top INSURANCE of COLE'S SUNBEAM BREAD 1 AGENCY General Insurance Established 1897 SAFETY SERVICE Phone DA 7-6111 Established 1900 KARL H. FRYE, INC ROOFING-SHEET METAL PLUMBING AND HEATIN 113 Roanoke St. Bluefleld, W. Va. G Phone DA 7-5314- Compliments of Compliments of THE THE LAUNDROMAT Corner of Frederick and Maryla d ,ZZLJX I DRINK In Bottles Bluefield Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Compliments of Compliments of THE THE GENTRY CORPORATION eloonoires Your Best Food Buy ls Clover Dew 'I CLOVER DEW DAIRY ,Q if. ' f ix' L ' Bluefield-58842 'i Axrh 2 , .,. nm innvi gf . 651525-t eay g vi A Princeton -53966 H, ,,,, 7 lik 1 5' ' I Q if if !.'3f, I 1- , , iigvigffv J 7 ,, 5,5-.wfffni , 33.4, V A 1 'jffzykfxv -,cc 1 15 in wi .,-if f 7 ' 1' . , vt'-'v ,W to ' HSD 1 , t .J rf 1' ' ' ' ' KAMMER FURNITURE CO. 318 Bland Street YOUR NORGE DEALER Bluefield's Leading Jewelers THE JEWEL BOX Has the Largest Stock of Nationally Advertised Watches Within a Hundred Miles of Blueiield Bluefield's Only Authorized Keepsake Diamond Dealer Women with a Sense of Style Prefer FIRTH CARPET Smiley Hager Bobby Williams SOPHOMORES HENIOEZS Cl ' P 'd W i, Q if arvey t. air- F651 ent . . Jerry Conner-Vice-President X Z J Congratulation Seniors! Bill Gui, Hall-Secretary g X Xe if Richard Coeburn-Treasurer ,Tl C34 6 gm Barry Robertson TOITIIYIY Clark JUNIORS Jim Myles Don Fuzzy,' Cromer Bill Dye Hamid suite Blllv Harman - Moon Mullins Herb Owens Howard Belcher Richard Hoppy Hopkins J. Roy Mullin Jerry Thompson Carl Walker SUB-DEB CLUB TAKE TV WITH YOU . . . I ','q , H , ADMIRAL PORTABLE .-, - , ... ,,,,. .. EEQUIPMENT COMPANY 399-95 Headquarters for the Top Lines of Construction and Q Industrial Equipment in Ohio and the Virginias General Offices: 1705 Jefferson St. Bluefield, W, Va Bluefield, West Virginia HAWKINS' FUNERAL HOME 1401 Bland street Bluefield, west virginia Phone DAvenport 78138 H8.M SHOE STORE A Complete Shoe Store For All the Family 318 Princeton Ave. ALEXANDER'S MEN'S SHOP 628 Bland Street Bluefield, W. Va. Compliments of STECKl.ER'S THE JOYCE CO. JEWELERS West Virginian Hotel Building Bluefield, West Virginia SHAFFER MAYTAG CO Maytag Sales and Service 200 Bland St. Bluefield, W, Va. STUCKMAN TIRE SERVICE Goodyear Tires and Tubes Shell Products 314 Bluefield Ave. Phone DA 7-94-17 Bluefield, W, Va. Road Service Compliments of RCSE-CAROL The Friendly Shop THE LEATHERWOOD COMPANY GRADE A DAIRY PRODUCTS Drink 3 Cla SSCS of Milk ii Day Bluefield, W. V. U. D. CARTER 8. SONS Elecfrical Contractors Bluefield, West Virginia CITIZEN'S COAL 8. SUPPLY COMPANY Established 1906 Manufacturers of Cinder Blocks Coal-Fuel Oil Building Materials Office ai Yard-600 Bluefield Ave. Phone DA 7-6139 BALDWIN PLUMBING 8. HEATING CO Stadium Drive Bluefield, W. Va. C to Compliments of BRADLEY'S GRANADA THEATER For Your Ready-to-Wear and Accesso BlueHeld's Favorit Bradmann Building Bluefield, W. Va. Compliments of PIANO COMPANY Pianos BLUEFIELD OPTICAL CENTER BALDWIN Bluefield, W. Va. Organs Compliments of BETTY LEE SHOES Bluefield. West Virginia Compliments of J. C. PENNY CO., INC. Compliments SOUTHERN OFFICE SUPPLY AND SOUTHERN PRINTING CORPORATION Compliments of THE RAMBLERS KENNETH B. SHRADER BUILDING CONTRACTOR Residential-Commercial Remodeling New Bramwell Road Bluefield, W. Va. Call DA 7-6414 Compliments ol' WOODLAWN FLOWERS Granada Theater Building Bluefield West Virginia QAIJG 9291103 Jo pug ssqoimpueg UI sdol saepuns Jadng S.GlIVM S909 ApoqA.19A'H SJQLIM WEINBERG'S Ladies' Ready-to-Wear and Millinery Popular Prices Princeton Avenue at Bland Bluefield, West Virginia BLUEFIELD HARDWARE COMPANY Distributors BIueI31eId, W. Va. O 60 h Year of Se B W h h C1 f 19 from the WEST VIRGINIA ARMATURE COMPANY Furniture Compliments McQUAIL'S Wholesale-Distributors Floor Coverings Appliances Phone DA 76115 Bluefield, W. Va. Compliments of ROAD MATERIALS, INC. Good Wishes 10 ECLIPSE STORAGE AND Beaver Graduates APPALACHIAN LUMBER COMPANY Bluefield Virginia INC. Compliments THE COMMERCIAL BANK Bluefield, West Virginia Member F.D.l.C. Compliments C0mPliIT16f1IS BOWLING CONSTRUCTION NEHI BOTTLING COMPANY Bluefield, W. Va. Compliments of BLUEFIELD FURNITURE COMPANY THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Bluefield 534 Princeton Ave. Bluefield, West Virginia Correct Time Anytime Dial DA 7-7101 CENTRAL PHARMACY C01T1P1imCHtS Of 313 Federal Street MEDICAL ARTS PHARMACY MONTGOMERY WARD 505 Bland Street SOUTHSIDE PHARMACY 320 Federal Street 1408 Bland Street Bluefield, W. Va. Congratulations Grads! PINNACLE RESTAURANT Compliments of W. H. HARRY 81 CO. Since 190357 252 Princeton Ave. Bluefield. W. Va. HANKLA'S REXALL PHARMACY H. E. SMITH. R. Ph. 632-634 Bland Street Bluefield, W. Va. Safeguarding Your Health Since 1924 Congratulation to the Class of 1957 VEST INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 309 Coal and Coke Bldg, Bluefield, Wrest Virginia Compliments of BLUEFIELD FLORAL COMPANY SERVICE STORAGE 8. TRANSFER CO., INC. We Enjoy Trackingl' Drawer 310. Old Blfd.-Princeton Road Bluefield. VV. Va. Phone DA 7-7164- BAILEY LUMBER COMPANY BUILDING HEADQUARTERS 8-Eight Big Plants-8 Bluefield. W. Va. Matoaka. W. Va. Gilbert. W. Va. Grundy, Va. Mullens. W. Va. War. W. Va. Wiytheville, Va. Low Gap, N. C. WE CAN HELP YOU BUILD THE CHICAGO HOUSE FURNISHING COMPANY HEvefyih1ng forthe Home C311 61108 Bluefield. virginia since 1890 SHUMATE'S RADIOS-RECORDSfAPPLIANCES 529 Commerce sl. Bluefield. W. va. Compliments of SCHUYLER'S AND NANNIE RAE'S Compliments MEMORIAL FUNERAL DIRECTORY Dial GA 5-2482 500 M efcef Street Princeton, West vlfglnla HENDERSON'S SUPERETTE Cumberland Rd. Your Green Stamp Store ANGRlST'S Menis and Boyds Wear New Location 4-06 Princeton Avenue In the Heart of the Shopping Areav BISHOP OPTICAL COMPANY 5 Bradmann Building-Bland Street Bluefield, W. Va. Box 867 Phone DA 7-5316 DELUXE CASH GROCERY College Drive Bluefield, W. Va. Congratulations Seniors '57 BLUEFIELD PRODUCE 8. PROVISION CO. Wholesale Food Distributors DESKIN'S SUPER MARKET Satisfied Customers Our First Consideration Right Across the State Line Phone 7-9144 NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE co. Compliments of GEORGE P. SMITH-Local Represenlativ STANFORD SIGNS, INCORPORATED A. CLINE BARBOUR-Field Commissioner DWARD E. BRUMFIELD-District Sales Manager South Bluefield Shopping Center Bluefield, W. Va. OUR PATRONS BOND'S SARVER MOTOR CO. MARGARET SPANGLER BOWLING FURNITURE CO. TOMCHIN FURNITURE CO. CHURCH AUTO SALES PAINTER AND KENSINGER D. B. EDDINS BLUEFIELD MONUMENT CO. NELSON'S PHOTO SUPPLY CO. BLUEFIELD NEWS AGENCY BLUEFIELD VENETIAN BLIND CO. COPPINGER MACHINERY SERVICE, INC. DEAN'S GLASS AND TILE Compliments of CROZER COAL AND LAND COMPANY Compliments to the Class of 1957 AMMAR BROTHERS DEPARTMENT STORE 100 Princeton Ave. Phone 7-9197 Ceinplinienie of COMMUNITY SAVINGS AND LOAN COMPANY ALEX B. MAHOOD Mortgage Loans Architect P CISO nal Loans Bluefield, W. Ve. Phone 7-8135 Bike Building Compliments STEWART FUEL of AND SUPPLY CONSOLIDATED BROKERAGE CO. Bluefield, West Virginia 812 Virginia Avenue Bluefield, Virginia Compliments Compliments MPANY STANDARD EQUIPMENT CO MAR-EECE GIFT SHOP Office Equipment and Supplies South Bluefield Shopping Cente 736 Mercer Street 1603 Bland St. Princeton, W. Va. Phone GA 5-3170 Bluefield, W. Va. WEST VIRGINIA BUSINESS COLLEGE HA Modern School for Modern Youth COURSES Executive Secretarial Accounting Junior Accounting Business Administration Stenographic Secretarial Accounting Advanced Accounting Secretarial Accounting Office Machines Speed Writing Medical Secretarial 16 Weeksl Q12 Weeksl Q6 Monthj Accredited by National Association and The National Council Business Schools Approved for G. I. Training Thousands of Graduates in excellent positions-Many in the High Income Brackets-Include Executives, Department Heads, Sales Manager, Traffic Manager, Certihed Public Accountant, Auditors, and Private Secretaries. Bluefield, West Virginia BLUEFIELD COLLEGE MHHIIR if- WF S T!! 5? 2 Z The Campus Where Christ ls Pre-Eminentn --......,,.,,, I Rinda Gay Fowlkes Libba Wingo We, the Editors and Sponsor of the 1957 Beaver, wish to give special recognition to these two Annual Staff Members for their excellent job of lay-out and copy-writing, as well as checking, all of our advertisements. Both Rinda Gay and Libba have worked diligently, and without their help we know not what we would have done! 483 KPN it Aj Carol Keesee Judy BFCSSICF These are your 1958 Editors. To them we offer our best wishes, condolences, and heartfelt eommiseration. Little do they realize what awaits them-so we say good luck -you'll need it! 165 BC Wise BLUEFIELD Book stone Patronize 513 Commerce Street OWL CLEANERS B1uefield,W. va. 1309 Bland St. Phone: DA 5-9000 Dial 7-9613 EVERYTHING IN BOOKS Compliments of Compliments of GROSECLOSE AUTO ELECTRIC CO. J. B. 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