Bedford High School - Peaks Yearbook (Bedford, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1941 volume:

) eer ee ag. _ = eee Risser eee. nam - cars pee a Ne cee i a a a me p. } si ae Sat Nineteen-Forty-One Peaks Copyright 1941 by Mary ELLiotr Doris Burks Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Published by the Senior Class of PEAKS of 194] Bedford High School. Bedford. Virginia Joreword Co the Students High school life is composed of work and recreation, of pathos and joy, of failure and success, of all that makes character richer and broader. In these pages we have tried to put into words and pictures some of the many things that contribute to a year of life in Bedford High School. The glance of the casual observer will not always find the real meaning, the personal feeling in the hearts of those who have proved a purpose for this annual. But without this purpose there is no value to such an undertaking, and it might well have been left undone. With happy memories and grateful hearts to all who have made this annual possible, we proudly present this volume of the PEaks. Ris eo . ee es gece encase: i Ss : SERS ES 4 ee Cee eee ee eRe Dedication To Miss Ida Patterson... We, the Senior Class of ’41, dedicate this volume of the Peaks. We do so as a token of appreciation to one who has always supported us in all of our endeavors, who has had unfailing faith in us and all our actions, and who has, indeed, been a friend to us all. Another Summit Reached How quickly now has come the time For us to say farewell; But higher yet, we have to climb, As days to come will tell. Were seeing now that which is past: We see it better so; How simple now they seem at last— Those trials of long ago. Our spring has almost passed away, And summer 1s in sight; Waste not one single summer day, For autumn heralds night. An hour of perfect joy quite A friend of mine possessed; He viewed the waves all foaming white And Dawn in cobwebs dressed. Another friend his joy did find In being near to God; Another still did like to dine, And one did turn the sod. And yet there was the friend of mine, Whose joy it was to spend Another’s perfect joy divine— His country to defend. What eer the place life holds for us, What eer the part we play, We must not let our talents rust For work drives cares away. Our watchword 1s to eer create To fight that which destroys; And battle eer ’gainst strife and hate Which are but Trouble’s toys. A family now we've grown to be, We have become a clan, A group grown up in liberty, In this, our native land. Let not those failures now gone by Nor all tomorrow’s trials Discourage eer or bring a sigh Or blot out eer our smiles. By CuHar es WILLIAM JENNINGS Superintendent Facult Y MISS VIRGINIA G. BOAN B. A. Instructor in Mathematics and Latin Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, Lynchburg, Virginia MR. A. G. CUMMINGS B. S., M. S. Superintendent of Schools of Bedford County, Virginia University of Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia MISS JEAN MAGANN B. A. Instructor in English, Commercial Geography and History Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, Lynchburg, Virginia MISS MAUDE RAE SMITH B. S. MR. O. A. THOMAS B.S., LL. B. Instructor in Commercial Subjects and History Mary Washington College Fredericksburg, Virginia Instructor in History and Economics Valparaiso University Valparaiso, Indiana MR. BENJAMIN W. PARTLOW B: S:, Mz. Instructor in Physics, Chemistry, Science and Mathematics Washington and Lee University Lexington, Virginia George Washington University Washington, D. C. MISS GEORGETTE PARKER Base Librarian MR. SIMON M. PAINTER B. A., M. A. Instructor in History and ne aoe William and Mary College Athletic Director Saree Soe Ve a ; Williamsburg, Virginia Washington and Lee University Lexington, Virginia Faculty MRS. GLADYS B. ELLIOTT B. A. Instructor in English and French Columbia University New York City MISS DEANE SAUNDERS B.S. Instructor in Mathematics, Science and Biology Farmville State Teachers College Farmville, Virginia MISS JOSEPHINE BIBB B.A, Instructor in English Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, Lynchburg, Virginia Principal MR. J. L. BORDEN B. A., M. A. Principal of Bedford High School Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia Columbia University New York City MISS JESSIE DUNKUM Bass Instructor in Home Economics Madison College Harrisonburg, Virginia MR. SAMUEL CRAVOTTA B. S. IN INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION Instructor in Industrial Arts and Vocational Metal California State Teachers College California, Pennsylvania BOOK ONE Classes SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS FeONER DE LL OLD R EN es a eridis oc asl woke aaeko we) its President TINA Wage bina 09 Otel fp’ vi Ste, ee ape tine Ue eh oar a a Vice President VIRGIN IAC DEL Lees an aoe: AR RT! See ene aes Secretary (CU GTR RADI Md OC), ts phy oe UE i nO oh, ee Treasurer AREAL DIME RING Uo hia oo ete ye ren baeen se Moe rerees hs Mascot Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simpkins SCHIOrs RACHEL ABBOTT Athletic Association, 4 years; Latin Club, ’39; Spelling Club, '41; Camera Club, '41; Literary Jiviniles. Rachel MARY GERTRUDE ARTHUR Glee Club, '41; Literary Jiviniles. Mary Gertrude DORIS BURKS Athletic Association, 4 years; Hi-Y Club, '39, '40, °41, Treasurer, °40; Library Club, '39, °40, President, ‘40; Olter’s Lookout Staff, ’40; Latin Club, ’39, 40, ’41, Aedile, ’40, Consul, ’41; Beta Club, ’40; Literary Jiviniles; An- nual Staff. Doris KATHERINE BANDY Athletic Association, '41; Spelling Club, °41; Literary Jiviniles. Katherine VIRGINIA BELL Athletic Association, ’39, ’40, ’41; Hi-Y Club, 4 years, Secretary, '41; Secretary, Beta Club, '40; Library Club, 38, °39, ’40, President, '39; Tattler Staff, '38, '39; Otter’s Lookout Staff, ’39, '40; Latin Club, '39, '40, 41, Scribe, ’39, Questor, ‘40, Pontifex Maximus, 41; Latin Tournament, First Row (left to right): Florence Rachel Abbott, Mary Gertrude Arthur, Doris Wellington Burks, Elinor Katherine Bandy Seconp Row (left to right): Virginia Ophelia Bell, Theodore Sanders Cook, William Sherrill Coleman, Frederick Pugh Conner 4 years, Honorable Mention, 4 years; Secretary, Scribbler Club, '41; Vice President, Freshman Class; Vice President, Sophomore Class; Secretary, Senior Class; Lanier Literary Society; D. A. R. Medal; U. D. C. Medal; Senior Play; Ei Staff; Valedictorian; Scholarship Medal; Chemistry edal. Virginia TED COOK Athletic Association, ’40, ’41; Football, ’40, 41; Basket Ball, '41; Baseball, ’38, 40; Hi-Y Club, 4 years; Literary Jiviniles; Senior Play; Annual Staff. Ted SHERRILL COLEMAN Citizenship Award; Athletic Association, 4 years, Presi- dent, '41; Football, 4 years, Co-Captain, 41; Basket Ball, 4 years; Baseball, 4 years, Captain, ’41; Hi-Y Club, 4 years, Treasurer, '40, President, '41; Otter’s Lookout Staff, 39, '40; Tattler Staff, '40; Beta Club, ’40; Student Coun- cil, 38, ’39; President, Freshman Class; President, Junior Class; Lanier Literary Society; Annual Staff; Salutatorian. Sherrill FRED CONNER Athletic Association, '39, '40; Basket Ball, ’40; Base- ball, '39, ’40; Spelling Club, ’'41; Home Economics Club, 41, Secretary, ‘41; Lanier Literary Society. Fred GAMIEL DRAPER Athletic Association, 6 years; Football, ’38, '39, '40, '41, Co-Captain, '40; Basket Ball, ’38, '39, '40, '41; Baseball, 38, °39, '40, ’41; President, Junior Class, '39; Treasurer, Senior Class; Camera Club, '41; Home Economics Club, ‘41; Literary Jiviniles. Gamiel JEANNE DEWITT Athletic Association, 4 years; Glee Club, '41; Lanier Literary Society. Jeanne PAUL DRUMHELLER Athletic Association, 4 years; Football, ’39, '40; Base- paliies94 40. Biay Clube 239940) 740) Latin Club. 41: Student Council, '39, ’40; President, Lanier Literary So- ciety; Senior Play; Annual Staff. Paul DAVID DRAPER Athletic Association, 5 years, Vice President, '41; Foot- ball, ’38, ’39, ’40, '41, Co-Captain, ’41; Basket Ball, '38, 739, ‘AO, “41; Baseball, “38, “39, 40, “41, Captain, °39; Track, ’41; Vice President, Junior Class, '39; Secretary, Junior Class, '40; Home Economics Club, ‘41; Lanier Literary Society. David MARY ELLIOTT Athletic Association, ’41; Hi-Y Club, ‘40, ‘41; Beta Club, '40; Latin Club, ’39, ’40, ’41, Consul, ’40, Aedile, ’41; Latin Tournament, ’40, 41, Honorable Mention, '40, '41; Basket Ball, ’41; Lanier Literary Society; Editor-in-Chief, PEAKS. Mary PHYLLIS FARIBAULT Athletic Association, ’39, 40, '41; Hi-Y Club, 4 years; Vice President, Library Club, ’39; Latin Club, ’39; Otter’s Lookout Staff, '39, ’40; Tattler Staff, ’40; Beta Club, °41; Cheer Leader, '41; Lanier Literary Society; Senior Play. Phyllis ESTELLE FOY Athletic Association, '41; Latin Club, ’39; Library Club, 39, '40; French Club, '40; Beta Club, '40, 41; Tattler Staff, '40; President, Newspaper Club, '41; Editor, Tattler, ’41; Editor, Otter’s Lookout, ’41; Scribbler Club, ’41; Literary Jiviniles; Senior Play; Class Jester. Estelle MARY JANE BURNETT Hi-Y Club, '40, ’41; Latin Club, '40, '41; Tribune, °40; Secretary, Spelling Club, °41; Literary Jiviniles. Mary Jane SenOrs First Row (left to right): Warren Gamiel Eugene Draper, Mildred Jeanne DeWitt, Paul Stewart Drumheller, David Samuel Lewis Draper SeconpD Row (left to right): Mary Elizabeth Elliott, Phyllis Faribault, Mildred Estelle Foy, Mary Jane Burnett First Row (left to right): Charlotte May Gray, Lois West Gibbs, Rachel White Hardy, John Reed Hicks, Jr. Seconp Row (left to right): Virginia Lowise Holland, Kyle Everett Jones, Charles William Jennings, Edna Mae Kirby CHARLOTTE GRAY Athletic Association, 4 years; Basket Ball, °39, °40; Library Club, ’40; Spelling Club, ’41; Literary Jiviniles. Charlotte LOIS GIBBS Spelling Club, ’41; Literary Jiviniles. Lots RACHEL HARDY Athletic Association, °39, ’40, ’'41; Hi-Y Club, ’40, °41; Book Club, °41; Paper Staff, ’41; Secretary, Literary Jiviniles; Class Statistician. Rachel JACK HICKS Athletic Association, 5 years; Camera Club, 41; Home Economics Club, '41; Lanier Literary Society. Jack Seniors LOUISE HOLLAND Spelling Club, ’41; Literary Jiviniles. Louise KYLE JONES Athletic Association, ’40, '41; Football, ’40, ’41; Basket Ball, ’41; Manager, Baseball, ’41; French Club, ’40; Hi-Y Club, '41; Vice President, Junior Class; Lanier Literary Society. Kyle WILLIAM JENNINGS Athletic Association, '41; Paper Staff, ’40, °41; Latin , Club, 41; Beta Club, ’40, 41; Senior Play; Lanier Literary Society; Class Poet. William EDNA KIRBY Book Club, '41; Camera Club, '41; Literary Jiviniles. Edna HAROLD KENNEDY Athletic Association, '41; Literary Jiviniles. Harold JEAN LATIMER Athletic Association, °41; Hi-Y Club, '41; Beta Club, 40, °41; Latin Club, '39, '40, ’41; French Club, 40, °41; Lanier Literary Society. Jean MARY LYDIA LYLE Athletic Association, 4 years; Secretary, Sophomore Class; Vice President, Senior Class; Hi-Y Club, 4 years, Vice President, ‘40; Beta Club, '40, 41, Vice President, 40, Secretary, '41; Latin Club, ’39; French Club, '40, ’41, President, '41; Tattler Staff, '39; Olter’s Lookout Staff, 40; Cheer Leader, '40, '41; Senior Play; D. A. R. Citizenship Award; French Medal; Secretary, Lanier Literary Society. Mary Lydia EDNA LONG Athletic Association, '38, '41; Beta Club, '40, ’41; Latin Club, '39, ’40, '41; Tattler Staff, ’38; Paper Staff, ’41; Lanier Literary Society. Edna Seniors HOWARD LOGWOOD Athletic Association, ’41; Beta Club, '41; Lanier Literary Society. Howard HOMIE MASSIE Athletic Association, 40, '41; Basket Ball, '40, °41; Track, “413, Library Club, 40) 41; Camera Club; ‘41; Lanier Literary Society. Homie CLYDE MORGAN Athletic Association, 5 years; Football, '40, '41; Basket Ballev39 ) 740) AdeiGaptain,. 41; “rack, “41% Hi-¥) Clubs 39, ’40, ’41, Vice President-Secretary, 41; Lanier Literary Society. Big Stoop MARILYN MILLER Athletic Association, 40, '41; Hi-Y Club, ’39, '40, ’41; Glee Club, ’41; Senior Play; Annual Staff; Lanier Literary Society. Marilyn First Row (left to right): Harold David Kennedy, Katherine Jean Latimer, Mary Lydia Lyle, Edna Earle Long Seconp Row (left to right): Howard Akers Logwood, Homie Annie Massie, Clyde Bond Morgan, Marilyn Louise Miller SCHOrS BILLY PADGETT Athletic Association, ‘38, °’40, '41; Lanier Literary Society. Billy HELEN PADGETT Athletic Association, 4 years; Basket Ball, 4 vears, Captain, '41; Hi-Y Club, ’41; Beta Club, ’41; Treasurer, Literary Jiviniles; Class Giftorian. Helen HANNAH MAY RUSHER Athletic Association, ‘39, '40, '41; Basket Ball, ‘39; Latin Club, '39; Hi-Y Club, 41; Beta Club, '41; French Club, ’41; Lanier Literary Society. Hannah WILLIE RUTH BAYS Athletic Association, '41; Literary Jiviniles. Willie Ruth First Row (left to right): William Dawson Padgett, Helen Christine Padgett, Hannah May Rusher, Willie Ruth Bays Seconp Row (left to right): James Edmond Synan, Hayden Shelby Smith, Marianna Schubert, Marion Lena Scott JIMMIE SYNAN Athletic Association, 4 years; Hi-Y Club, ’39, ’40, ’41; Beta Club, '40, ‘41, President, '41; Tattler Staff, °40; Otter’s Lookout Staff, '40; Student Council, ’38, 41; Senior Play; Lanier Literary Society; Class Giftorian. Jimmie HAYDEN SMITH Athletic Association, 4 years; Vice President, Glee Club, 41; Treasurer, Scribbler Club, '41; Lanier Literary Society; Annual Staff; Senior Play. Hayden MARIANNA SCHUBERT Athletic Association, 40, ’41; Basket Ball, ‘40, °41; Hi-Y Club, ’39, 40, '41; Beta Club, ’40; Latin Club, ’39, 40, °41; Censor, '40; Aedile, '41; Secretary, Scribbler Club, '41; President, Glee Club, '41; Tattler Staff, 40; Literary Jiviniles; Senior Play. Marianna MARION SCOTT Athletic Association, 4 years; Library Club, '38; Paper Staff, '41; Spelling Club, '41; Literary Jiviniles. Marion HUGH SIMPKINS _Athletic Association, '40, '41; Football, '41; Literary Jiviniles. Hugh HELEN SAKEN Latin Club, ’40; Hi-Y Club, ’40, ’41; Beta Club, ’40, ‘41, Treasurer, 41; Literary Jiviniles. Helen ELIZABETH TEASS Spelling Club, ’41; Literary Jiviniles. Elizabeth JAMES TEASS Athletic Association, ‘40, '41; Home Economics Club, 41; Paper Staff, 41; Lanier Literary Society. James ANNIE WITT Spelling Club, ’41; Literary Jiviniles. Annie Seniors MARY WILLIE WATSON Athletic Association, 4 years, Secretary, '41; Secretary, Freshman Class; President, Sophomore Class; Hi-Y Club, 4 years, President, '41; Beta Club, °40; Olter’s Lookout Staff, 40; Tattler Staff, '40; Basket Ball, 4 years, Manager, ’41; Student Council, ’38, ’41, Chairman, '41; Mathe- matics Medal; Annual Staff; Literary Jiviniles; Class Historian; Citizenship Award. Mary Willie DOROTHY WILKES Athletic Association, '41; Hi-Y Club, '41; Beta Club, ‘41; President, Spelling Club, '41; Lanier Literary Society. Dot ED HOLDREN Athletic Association, ’38, °41; Football, °41; Tattler Staff, °40, °41; Beta Club, '40, '41, Vice President, '41; Senior Play; Treasurer, Lanier Literary Society; President, Senior Class, 41. ay EVELYN ZIMMERMAN Athletic Association, ’38, '39; Library Club, ’41; Camera Club, ’41; French Club, ’40; Literary Jiviniles. Evelyn First Row (left to right): Hugh Edward Simpkins, Helen Marie Saken, Annie Elizabeth Teass, James Albert Teass SeconD Row (left to right): Annie Dorothy Witt, Mary Willie Watson, Emma Dorothy Wilkes, Edward Cooper Holdren, Evelyn Elizabeth Zimmerman Nancy Teass, Anne Miller, Hugh Mackey, Dorothy Hopkins, Rebecca Saunders ost Graduates Class History This is station B. H. S. bringing you the important news of the graduation of forty-nine Seniors from Bedford High School. Through the courtesy of the network of radio a. this time we have been given complete control of the air. Because of the importance of this momentous occasion and the thrill of joy over the triumph of this group which has just reached the goal towards which it has marched for the better part of the life of each member, your announcer has here some facts which you have been waiting to hear. Eleven years ago in September, 1930, an important event occurred. For the first time in the lives of the pupils of Class ’41, they were separated from their omni-present mothers. Then for seven years these boys and girls, with their hardships and pleasures, traveled through elementary school, losing some of their classmates and gaining others, until June, 1937. On this date they reached the first goal for which they had been striving, that of graduating from elementary school into high scholl, where in September, 1937, the graduates of Bedford Elementary School and Liberty Academy entered Bedford High together. This was the first group of boys and girls from Liberty Academy ever to enter Bedford High. In high school, Sherrill Coleman’s leadership was first recognized when he was elected Freshman Class President. The next year this office was held by Mary Willie Watson. Again in 1939 Sherrill was elected president in his Junior year. In its Senior year the Class of ’41 elected Edward Holdren for its president, along with these other officers: Vice President, Mary Lydia Lyle; Secretary, Virginia Bell, and Treasurer, Gamiel Draper. These officers have faithfully and efficiently performed their duties in helping to steer the class smoothly through the years of high school. I have just received a report from the sports commentator, saying that in the graduating class this year there are quite a few athletes, among whom are Helen Padgett, Captain of the girls’ basket ball squad; Mary Willie Watson, Manager, and Homie Massie, Marianna Schubert, Charlotte Gray, and Mary Elliott; among the boys are David Draper and Sherrill Coleman, Co-Captains of the foot- ball team, also Gamiel Draper, Kyle Jones, Edward Holdren, Ted Cook, Hugh Simpkins, Paul Drum- heller and Clyde Morgan, Captain of the boys’ basket ball team. The cooperation and team work of these athletes of B. H. S. undoubtedly won for the Otters’ football team the Class ‘““C” Championship of Virginia and led the boys’ basket ball team to Char- lottesville where they were runners-up for the state championship. The Draper brothers, David and Gamiel, and Sherrill Coleman will always be remembered for their part in all the sports of the school. The spectacular Draper to Draper and Coleman passes, and the magnificent drive of David Draper, fullback on the Otters’ football team, have many a time thrilled the crowd of spectators at the B. H. S. games. The athletes brought the year to a successful close when ribbons were won at the Track Meet in the spring by Homie Massie, Clyde Morgan and David Draper. Not to be forgotten are other activities of the Class of 41. In this Class is the Editor-in-Chief of the Otter’s Lookout, Estelle Foy, who has been the force be- hind much of the work that has made for the success of this publication. Mary Elliott is the very diligent Editor-in-Chief of the 1941 Annual Staff. Mary, with her friendli- ness toward every one, has won many friends and the cooperation of the members of the staff, among whom may be mentioned Doris Burks, the efficient Business Manager. Jimmie Synan, President of the Beta Club of 1941, rose to the full height of his dignity this spring when, in the presence of the entire student body, he initiated into the Club its new members. Here are a few highlights on other distinguished individuals of the Class of ’41: Virginia Bell, who won medals all through the grade school, continued her nice work by receiving the U. D. C. and the D. A. R. medals in her Junior year, and by winning the place of valedictorian in her Senior year. In the Home Economics Department, Helen Saken and Marilyn Miller showed the girls many tricks in sewing and cooking. Helen came to the head of her class in her Junior year and received the Home Economics Medal. Mary Lydia Lyle, who is vice president of this year’s graduating class, is one of its outstanding students and proved to be an outstanding citizen when she was awarded the D. A. R. Citizenship Medal. This is the same Mary Lydia who amused us when she and Rachel Abbott were kids in the grade school. One day Rachel wore a new dress to school, and she became quite angry when “Lit” refused to compliment it. So Rachel thought she would even the score by pulling Mary Lydia’s hair. It seems that the reporters for this broadcast couldn’t decide which comes into one’s mind first when Lois Gibbs’ name is mentioned. One reporter says that her name brings to mind her dimples, and the other says it recalls her lengthy oration on the Postal System. Observers have noted that Mary Gertrude Arthur has a habit of day dreaming, but so far they have not discovered the object of these dreams. Elizabeth Teass’ originality somewhat amazed her English teacher when she announced her de- cided dislike for Charles Dickens’ “The Tale of Two Cities.” On the night of the Latin banquet the identity of Edna Long and Jean Latimer might have been hard to guess when Edna appeared dressed as the go ddess, Iris, and Jean was Mercury, the messenger of the gods. At the time Dorothy Wilkes and Mary Jane Burnett were very dignified, dressed in togas of the ancient Romans. During its high school career the present graduating class has seen two new departments added to the curriculum, the Commercial and the Industrial Arts Department. The Commercial Department is represented in the graduating class, among others, by Willie Ruth Bays, Marion Scott, Katherine Bandy, Helen Padgett, Evelyn Zimmerman, Louise Holland, Annie Witt and Edna Kirby. These members of the shorthand and typing classes each acted as a secretary to a member of the faculty for the last week of school, thereby gaining practical experience for the days to come. While the girls were getting this training the boys weren’t idle, for in the Industrial Arts Depart- ment Fred Conner, Jack Hicks, Harold Kennedy, Howard Logwood, Billy Padgett and James Teass made use of the knowledge they had gained in the course by doing repairs for the school. This fact brings to mind the day Jack Hicks put in a new window that had been broken by some one—that some one being Jack Hicks. Here’s a report giving a summary of the social activities of the class: At the end of a successful football season, the Girls’ and the Boys’ Hi-Y Clubs joined in giving a home-coming dance in honor of the football squad. Yet, it was at this dance that one of the football heroes was found warming the bench because of an ankle injury. ““Midsummer Madness,” the Senior play, showed to the world the acting ability of the class. During rehearsals Phyllis Faribault, the heroine, took her acting so seriously that one day in a scene in which William Jennings had to be tied she almost injured her victim, which would have been quite tragic according to several of the admiring underclassmen. The Seniors attended Dr. Lyle’s annual party for the graduating classes of all the county high schools and every one was highly entertained by Mr. Willius’ humorous stories about the Southern Negro. Bedford High School added to the program and showed the musical talent of its double quartet when Marianna Schubert, Sherrill Coleman, Marilyn Miller, Paul Drumheller, Hannah Rusher, Hayden Smith and Phyllis Faribault sang. The Junior-Senior picnic, which was held at Phillip’s Cottage at Timber Lake was marred only by the numerous cases of sunburn which were the result of spending the morning at the Track Meet. At the picnic Jeanne DeWitt’s experience in taking care of a hungry crowd in the school cafeteria served her in good stead when she dispensed lemonade to the picnickers. The Boys’ Hi-Y picnic turned out to be a success in spite of the rain. Rachel Hardy’s diamond ring didn’t prevent her from having a good time with more than one boy on the picnic. The latest news flash—just received—announces a party to be given in the school gym tonight by Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Borden in honor of the members of the graduating class. The usual gaiety attendant upon all social affairs of this group is anticipated. For further news of this promising class, continue to read your papers. Mary Wituie Watson, Class Historian Juntor Class Front row, left to right: Sara Ballard, Dorothy Overstreet, Mary Ann Moorman, Jane Smith, Anne Johnson, Maurice O’ Donohoe, Isabel Key, Lucy Holland, Catherine Nash, Doris Carter, Frances Thomas. Second row, left to right: Jimmy Chryssikos, Emily O’ Donohoe, Dorothy McClintock, Patricia Fields, Mary Kessler, Irene Powell, Lillie Updike, Dorothy Pugh, Dorothy Watson, Delia Belle Coffey, Mae Ballard, Paul Coleman. Third row, left to right: James McLaughlin, John Scott, Thomas Carneal, Helen Place, Madeline Leftwich, Lois Robertson, Regina Cheek, Elsie Atkinson, Marie Winton, Mildred Stafford, Frances Wright, Anita Atkinson. Fourth row, left to right: Frank Karnes, Clifton Overstreet, Nelson Johnson, Anne Haygard, Lucy Keys Nelma Stiff, Ruth Stone, Jacqueline Overstreet, Helen Zimmerman, Thelma Overstreet. Fifth row, left to right: Irwin Bornstein, John Byrne, Cyril Cousart, Lewis Wilkes, Bobby Wright, Harry Ballard Maupin, Quincy Heck, Donald Wade, Thomas Chappelle, Marguerite Terry, Marilyn Hudson, Clarence Whorley, Cleo Simpkins. Sixth row, left to right: Page Powers, Warren Driskoll, Jack Hicks, Tommy Martin, Wallace Jennings, Jack Robertson, Bobby Scott, J. D. Smith, George Thaxton Parker. OFFICERS NIAURTCES©)L) ON OH O Emenee anere ten eA Orns SPW ue tN teu re. ucla arctic ake ete. cee President GRIPETNTELA RD Vee ieee oie. tener ene ME ad tet ee ew de ae ei, Vice President IN EES ONP | OHNSO NA Seer eRe te cieake eis omic Sens Harps ashe ase agement ea Secretary OFFICERS DICKIE: SYNAN Ye lhe eaters Rtn HN So ir MeN ote ee age President CHARLES RUCKER Rs ce std nT oe ee eee Vice President DARAH, CAREY DBLANE Vary see ene ee een ee eee Secretary-Treasurer Front row, left to right: Charles Rucker, Claude Reynolds, Eastwood Anderson, Boyd Claytor, Gene Fizer, Lester Strawn, Charles Latimer, Robert Fizer, Paul Shields, Billy English, Thomas Watson, Robert Logwood, Russell Overstreet, Malcolm Woolridge. Second row, left to right: Helen Watson, Georgie Chryssikos, Dorothy Smith, Ada Conner, Eloise Powers, Laura Lee Terry, Selma Scott, Ellen Carwile, Lois Reynolds, Hannah Frances Listoe, Julia Latimer, Hilda Bennett, Virginia Wright, Jean Lockard, Connie Rowlett. Third row, left to right: Elsie Atkinson, Edith Owen, Audrey Padgett, June Watson, Beatrice Cundiff Alma Powell, Catherine Karnes, Bernice Key, Annette Keeler, Marie English, Mary Stewart Gills, Sarah Carey Delaney, Betty Ann Schenk, Lucille Hatcher, Eloise Luck, Helen Leftwich. Fourth row, left to right: Verona Draper, Helen Robertson, Betty Perrow, Margaret Abbott, Catherine Vaughn, Jean Carneal, Dorothy Turpin, Isabelle Bays, Lucille Zimmerman, Anita Stafford, Frances Turner, Kathryn Slusher, Nina Lee Bradfield, Margaret Witt, Mildred Walker, Irene Karnes, Madalyn Walker. Fifth row, left to right: Margaret Walker, Anna Latimer, Beth Hurt, Dorothy Johnston, Thomas Cobb, Dickie Synan, Charles Wilson, George Gray, Robert Fizer, Troy Huddle, Aubrey Gibbs, Wilkins Saunders. —— Sophomore Class Freshman Class First row, left to right: Silvia Roberts, Frances Kennedy, Bessie Welch, Edith Owen, Jacquelin Owen, June Scott, Ann Arlen Anderson, Barbara Johnson, Margaret Saunders, Nancy Ballard, Mary Rossazza. Second row, left to right: Mary Cox, Kathleen Elliott, Beatrice Arrington, Dorothy Powers, Louise Beard, Marjorie Holland, Peggy Cook, Patty Smith, Eunice Moore, Doris Blankenship, Laura Walker, Alma Craig. Third row, left to right: Jimmie Bower, James Henry Howard, Frank Massie, Howard Roberts, Tom Fields, Billy Burks, Virginia Smith, Anne Padgett, Mary Garland Holland, Marie Zimmerman, Lily Belle O Donohue, Janet Hicks, Mildred Cheek, Hazel Witt, Virginia Reynolds. Fourth row, left to right: Ralph Overstreet, June Gibbs, Kenneth Markham, Lester Stanley, Malcolm Deacon, Johnny Arthur, Paul Overstreet, Billy Miller, Edward Turpin, Earnestine Mayhew, Betsy Smith, Julia Dooley, Rachel Hoback, Doris Whorley, Lester Stanley. Fifth row, left to right: Atwell Wilkerson, Earl Wilkerson, Charles Latimer, Robert Welch, E. L. Carlyle, J. T. Meadows, Murrell Coffey, Aseal Wilson, Jessee Welch, Wise Wright. OFFICERS et NLES DOWS ve ceee gf wiae ea is sc as, ore ata a hii pind b ERAS role nao ele ate TE ae ee President FROMsETEL DSHMEEN eng ee creer arr eee thn Ro SE a ren eee 8s Vice President DELMAIDCOTT S225 on ee meee cases Soot te oat Ca aos eee ae Secretary Acttwvittes Breaking into the routine of classes and study- ing, there have been hours filled with varied activities. We have entered into the many school activities with a spirit of enthusiasm; and we realize now, that through them, we have stored up many a fond memory for future years. The future will not erase the memory of these years, for we have learned to love them whole-heartedly, with a love that is cherished, not forgotten. In the pages following, we present a glimpse of the life we have lived and loved. BOOK TWO Activities Peaks Staff Mary ELLIOTT 4.0 sansa se his oc Meets oe. eget ieee rotae ty seer kaa ae nee a Editor-in-Chief PauL DRUMHELLER | VIRGINIA) BEETS TL, Oh ee eee cet ee RE CCE ee Assistant Editors SHERRILL COLEMAN Doris BURKS Shp ascension e Ce erect Ee Ne eee Business Manager HAYDEN SMITH). ates see ens eke tee ered Assistant Business Manager MAR iL YN IVITELER See ct te aac aan ee ecard ee ee ee Art Editor WED COOK i 0s.2 06% Ade tyke t ok ee ee en ee eer eee Photographer Mary WiIlLIBSW.ATS ON py, cere eer ee ree se ete os eee Sports Editor The staff of the Peaks would like to express its appreciation to Mr. J. L. Borden, Miss Lois Johnson, Mr. G. W. Cannaday, the Faculty, the Students, and the Advertisers for their splendid help and co- operation in making possible this edition of the Peaks. Left to right: Paul Drumheller, Virginia Bell, Ted Cook, Mary Elliott, Hayden Smith, Doris Burks, Sherrill Coleman, Mary Willie Watson. Marilyn Miller was not present for the picture. LEU ALORS: ILL ENON ORTHO TO ATYO | ONNOVC SES 5 oy 4 WEa oe oe Goo SP Ad monn he Meno be na anwo ke Paut DRUMHELLER OU a SEW Cae ee ee ret er ee ee eee ee VIARTANNAGOCHUBERT Phyllis, Theirnd aus DtCKaMeer ene Renate stam ra ric fc ican wear sme ho En ok Puyuuts FARIBAULT Milton Price, a rich (UE ee ocr abot ee gtarkas gaia oeasge or gr [ecru a ean eager dae JIMMIE SYNAN Brenda Collins, ASO CIC LYE OL ene Renney tern hee Petes Sa a RS. 2 pa RTS Marityn MILLER WigmpelicemamyOune Tealeestatesscl esi c11ln an nme rw etal tet rect esi, ene eee Epwarp HoLpRrEeN George Emory, a jewelry SALESTINA Tt ee eRe re em Senn tern, Ag aN nbn Ry eA ee WILLIAM JENNINGS Mary Morgan, ARILOVAGEA CLT CSS Manne wee Mier rare rte oPshat my ie en ogee «2 eae ioey. te Vireinia BELL amore sienlings a boston, financier. acu) oe OBE cade cc Ga woe aks wits ke pucbhee wee HayDEN SMITH WICTEMICCUSICTIIN EMLISR WLC, Pe hae he See. ee. ci) eae Mary Lyp1a Lyte See. UA GEG Gy EW Oat ein fe Meee wee mee les ees en a Ee ee te ee | ee ee ee ee oe ee ee Tep Cook AU, ANS TaoFHKel ita THOS I TeIel YIKES oooh oon Sao CaO Ob oo moms Fon SAA Eero ee Aeroe EsTELLE Foy SYNOPSIS OF THE PLay Mrs. Brooke, wife of a well-to-do investment broker, agrees to let Jerry Lee, an ambitious young salesman, sell their home. This is to get even with her husband for his failure to buy her a new pearl necklace. In the meantime, Mr. Brooke has arranged to have the necklace delivered that day and is going to surprise his wife with it on her birthday. The jewelry salesman falls into the hands of Phyllis Brooke, daughter of the household, and her youthful friends, who are rehearsing a melodrama for the Country Club Follies. From that point on there is plenty of excitement, with the pearls changing hands in the most surprising fashion. Meanwhile, Mr. Brooke discovers the plot to sell his home and, masking his identity, buys it himself, signing a check with an assumed name. Before he knows it, he has a detective on his trail. In the midst of this dilemma some distinguished visitors arrive, and they are soon drawn into the pandemonium. Many hilarious scenes follow before the errors are finally cleared up. Beta Club OFFICERS UD cv pashan) Uae, mente re eM ne ge. cy Ane enn SNe A alaeeltn on 6 Sie cave 6b o'ore cba President En sHorpREeNt htt eu tle os ara ho te ee eae cae ee a nee ree Vice President MARY LY DIAy GLB doe cies tein oe Seances eee eR ee ce een eee eee ee Secretary The Beta Club, which was introduced into the school in 1938 with a membership of nine, has now increased to nineteen. This Club, a national organization, was formed for the purpose of promoting scholarship and character in the high schools of America. First row, left to right: Helen Padgett, Phyllis Faribault, Mary Lydia Lyle, Jean Latimer, Sarah Ballard, Jane Smith. Second row, left to right: Dorothy Wilkes, Hannah Rusher, Edna Long, Anne Johnson, Delia Belle Coffey, Mae Ballard. Third row, left to right: Helen Saken, William Jennings, Jimmie Synan, Ed Holdren, Estelle Foy, Isabel Key. LE Sere ae Ne. First column, top to bottom: Laura Walker, Helen Zimmerman, Lucille Zimmerman, Janet Hicks, Alma Craig, Mary Garland Holland, Anne Padgett, Nancy Ballard, Ann Arlene Anderson. Second column, top to bottom: Beth Hurt, Verona Draper, Marie Winton, Marie Zimmerman, Ada Conner, Jacqueline Overstreet, Hilda Bennett, Virginia Wright. Third column, top to bottom: Lucy Key, Marie English, Virginia Reynolds, Mildred Stafford, Alma Powell, Lois Reynolds, Selma Scott, Homie Massie. Fourth column, top to bottom: Dorothy McClintock, Lois Gibbs, Betty Ann Schenk, Mary Stewart Gills, Lily Belle O Donohue, Mary Ann Moorman, Eunice Moore, Lucy Holland. Library Club OFFICERS MC VEELOLLA ND Sreereen ee ter aed austere See) Merete ha regret vith ca aA aah ya let Ss Ns chron Bain. hE S I President ATCO RES LALK ORD Se i Senge te Smee ees cee) A ols pase a 512 2 guna sols Secretary NUEART BION G LIST See eee a, Ar, ge Reece. et ch cee an te) ere Treasurer oy ato ke otc RON aaa Cre ee OE Sponsor To be a member of the Library Club, one must work in the school library. The purpose of the club is threefold: To create a greater interest in the library among the student body, to encourage greater use among the students and faculty, and to improve the library in general. Girls’ Hi-Y Club OFFICERS MARy? WILLIE WATS ON} occ contrac anager Soto fe Meee at em Oana Tote ace eee President DoOROTHYVIMCCLINTOCK Siu. wte on cere ea Ree rae eee emer Vice President VIRGINTAT BELL sane onions oo bpcis aera eee es ee ten ar te eee eee Secretary ANNE) JOHNSON? 5 odicvacccviee a7 stn Tie Rune eee Aen I I ieee Treasurer The Girls’ Hi-Y Club has proved to be one of the most active and influential groups in the school. Because of its high ideals and standards of conduct, it has been an important factor in bringing about a high morale in the school. H, left column: Jean Latimer, Mae Ballard, Isabel Key, Helene Robertson, Doris Burks, Sara Ballard, Edith Bornstein. H, across: Dorothy McClintock, Mary Willie Watson, Betty Jo Kennedy. H, right column: Mary Jane Burnett, Mary Elliott, Delia Belle Coffey, Lucy Holland, Dorothy Watson, Emily O' Donohoe, Virginia Bell. I: Dorothy Wilkes, Hannah Frances Listoe, Mary Lydia Lyle, Marilyn Miller, Helen Saken, Anne Johnson. Y, left column: Hannah Rusher, Marianna Schubert, Annette Keeler, Mary Stewart Gills, Marie English, Helen Padgett. Y, right column: Mary Hannah Kennedy, Sara Carey Delaney, Kitty Nash, Mary Anne Moorman, Dorothy Overstreet. Y, down: Rachel Hardy, Phyllis Faribault. H, left column: Tommy Martin, George Parker, Sherrill Coleman, Jack Hicks. H, across: Bobby Scott. H, right column: Eastwood Anderson, Kyle Jones, John Scott, Billy English. Y, left column: Jimmy McLaughlin, Maurice O’ Donohoe. Y, right column: Paul Drumheller, Jimmie Synan. Y, bottom: Clyde Morgan, Ted Cook, Dickie Synan. Griffin Hardy and Donald Wade were not present for the picture Boys’ Htt-Y Club OFFICERS SEEMS ACS OU EMEA Nero ata hot Mrmr Me ent oe aca PN os, sO he ang aah SStgs ors President CTV DERVLORGANMPSOeR eer te tt pet Acar ei iars © pvt ne tenns Vice President IBOBBYa5 CO Llane are SER tee eines tt Nes eRe oleae Treasurer VERS OPAC LH OMA Geen Ria an eee On ret en tS ccny ¢ hada Sponsor Throughout the school year, the Boys’ Hi-Y was one of the most active clubs of the school. The various activities and projects undertaken by the club afforded instructive training to all the members. For the first time in years, the club became affliated with the national and state organizations, and it strove to put into effect its purpose of promoting a Christian spirit and high standards of living among the students of Bedford High School. Girls’ Corch-Y Club OFFICERS JUN EYS COTTE hasstie ase eas. Sen OES eon en eee eee OR Rea ca a President VIRGINIACR EYNOLDS.... cele et oon 6 oo ry Oe eee ene Vice President Mary GARLAND TIOLLAND 22 Secs oe es eine ae ne ee Secretary ANNE’ PADGE TDS): c.- ) beh eeee orc Stereos oon Renn ier ge eee Treasurer This Organization was formed for Freshmen girls as an auxiliary to the Girls’ Hi-Y Club. This is a club whose purpose it is to prepare the girls for the work of being good Hi-Y members. E i 2 T, across: Ann Arlen Anderson, Eunice Moore, Marjorie Holland, Jacqueline Overstreet, Laura Walker, Margaret Saunders. T, down: Janet Hicks, Lillie Bell O' Donohoe, Marie Zimmerman, Alma Craig, Anne Padgett, Mary Holland. Y, left column: Julia Dooley, Barbara Johnson, Peggy Cook, Doris Blankenship. Y, right column: Patty Smith, Kathleen Elliott, Ernestine Mayhew, Frances Kennedy. Y, down: Bessie Welch, Nancy Ballard, Silvia Roberts, Selma Scott, Virginia Reynolds, June Scott. Boys, left to right: Gene Fizer, Tom Fields, Bobby Scott, Jack Hicks, James Teass, Thomas Chappelle, E. L. Carlyle, Clarence Whorley, Eastwood Anderson, William Jennings. Girls, left to right: Kitty Nash, Patricia Fields, Peggy Cook, Edna Long, Dorothy Watson, Marion Scott, Estelle Foy, Sarah Cary Delaney, Jane Smith, Betty Ann Schenk, Rachel Hardy, Annette Keeler, Mary Hannah Kennedy, Nancy Teass, June Scott. Newspaper Club At the beginning of the 1940-41 session, the Tattler Club and the Otters staff were merged under the sponsorship of three teachers, Misses Josephine Bibb, Georgette Parker, and Maude Rae Smith. The duties of the combined club were to publish the monthly Otters Lookout, the school paper, and the weekly Tattler column in the local papers. OFFICERS IBSensraiita, doy ade aera rectattkat: cickture 4 Et Ee CP Ea Mec GS eR cata eld ays Editor-in-Chief MV ARTE LAC GT BN NUN GS err ere eee Metra TR Neea nde wate Sv yne un mary otay Mac! Nostale esightncolie gel euess Assistant Editor LDH OMASE CHAP PE LE Merete tama Inn Pewee Pat ahye Seamer ee it ee en als Seat Chief Printer SDAIN ES MLC Hee eNen Er eine mri ist LPO we Saray ge Mace RAE alge ahs Stave Editorial Writer BOBNS COL Leta te er co OPN aa ORES eye. are. MO oe as nie Business Manager ISRAEL. is Alans Wi eerste Rio alo: Eity onc OS ac tear mene etic agmlarno Special News Writer Kook Clu b Glee Club OFFICERS OFFICERS ! NNER; 2. tears eke wires eae cuore aoe resident : ADA pie art ee Seer oe itis INLARTANINA cD CH UBER la ean eset een ane eee President JA CQUREINE, OVERS TRI T eo ee Peiahs HAYDEN SMITH fares ee eee eee Vice President HTHEL RUSHERS cee ce erceer eae ieeee Oo eee Secretary Spelling Club Latin Club OFFICERS OFFICERS DoRoray. WILKES e., uns 6 er ee ee President Kirry Nase AND: Doris; BURK¢ince see ee Consuls Mary: JANE DURNETT.(; aacneacit cneune ae eaarenen Secretary VIRGINIA BELL GR cise he en AE Pontifex Maximus Scribblers’ Club OFFICERS AACN NOLICH cwetra Merges spn cp tty oe cin ts Ses unica MENS Catt. President Wie TAtV ig | ENINILINGG See en ear Reet ei nua eae Vice President WAR AETANT UN SB OVA Eu) icc as UinaNe as sue MR ee Oy Coe pe Secretary ELAN. DENCOMIT H scape ere we ney casein detente aoa cao os Treasurer Camera Club OFFICERS PEHOMAGIG@TAP PET TDs copy crea cae i iatnc onee tai: bites President LUMTT YAO LD) ONOH OB. ss cinch aeve ake Gein ke oe ot to Secretary Aeroplane Club OFFICERS IRS MBA 'D OWSEA Wrecks t,o ai ch ceetonsretaeee te President nO FUNINGVGeN ROPE ULR Gece see Art pce oh ae Vice President TIMING Ve ELOPKCLN Sane sear center penne ec een Secretary French Club OFFICERS MUA valliy DIAS Ls vis Haren ee Wee Aa death ea acs eas cease, Cie G President IAIN NER) ORNS ONioep tate anette fice cance pea ore Vice President IMUAR aAININ EE VLOOR MAINE nena ier iene ote Secretary-Treasurer Athletics (hrouch thes pasts centuries si tommticmea gly Olympics in Greece, men have been participating in athletics. Today, in the schools across the land physical activity has assumed an important place in order to broaden and supplement modern edu- cation. Sports promote good sportsmanship, clean living, self-control, self-confidence, good citizen- ship, teach lessons of discipline, and create demo- cratic associations. ‘Thus, in recognition of this fact, we present this, the athletic story of our school year. BOOK THREE Athletics Bediord as sea Or = Sale men Oe. ve thereon 41 Bedford lost the first game of the season to a strong Wolverine team at the Roanoke College field. It was simply a case of too many substitutes wearing down a small squad of tired boys. iBediord an seete 52—Hot Springs....... 0 Taking only 18 players on this trip it was impossible to hold the score down as the boys were definit ely on the rebound after the disastrous first game. Sherrill Coleman, quarterback, led the scoring in this game getting 20 points. Football Bediorcde er 25—South Boston...... fo) The aerial attack of Draper to Draper, Johnson and Coleman started working again in this game. Two passes went far over 40 yards. Bedford made 10 first downs to South Boston's 6. WXACNNGle oa ga gan 26—Altavista.......... 14 Gamiel Draper, ace backfield man, punted and passed the local boys to victory in this game. He aver- aged 41 yards on his punts and 23% yards a try on his passes. Bedford led 19—0 at half time, but the visitors came back strong to outscore the Otters the last half. Bedford ann 39—Jefferson Juniors... 6 Three full teams, or 33 players, saw action in this game. Johnson ran an intercepted pass back 55 yards in this game for a touchdown; and Morgan, giant tackle, recovered a kickcff over the visitor’s goal line for an unusual score. Bediordan sane 33—Waynesboro....... 12 In the first meeting of these two teams the specta- tors were treated to a thrilling contest. Bedford stressed a superior running attack in this game and stayed off the aerial game. Bedford totaled 14 6 yards on the ground to the “Little Giant’s’’ 57. VARSITY First Row (left to right): Kyle Jones, right end; Clyde Morgan, right tackle; Jack Hicks, right guard; Cyril Cousart, center; Page Powers, left guard; Bobby Wright, left tackle; J. S. Meador, left end Seconp Row (left to right): Athletic Director O. A. Thomas; Nelson Johnson, halfback; Gamiel Draper, halfback; Co-Captains Sherrill Coleman, quarterback, and David Draper, fullback; Coach S. M. Painter. Bediorde- eae air Si—Buena Vista....... O David Draper and Sherrill Coleman, the two co- captains, started the Otters to victory over a scrap- ping Parry McCluer team. Bedford completed nine out of eleven passes for a total of 311 yards. One pass went for eighty-three yards when Meador dodged and side-stepped almost the entire length of the field. iBediond manners 26—Glass Juniors...... fo) Glass Juniors presented a group of fast, shifty lads that were well coached in a variety of spreads. The rain, however, slowed down the game and the only long run, which was good for eighty yards. was re- corded by Johnson. Bediord snes 61—Appomattox....... O The locals closed their regular season in front of a home-coming crowd by trouncing Appomattox 61-0. Their string of victories entitled them to play for the half-state championship, as they were declared cham- pions of District VI. Bediord sae anne 55—Rich Valley........ fe) This was a much easier game than anticipated as Rich Valley had been scored on only nineteen points all season. The blocking of the line and the hard running of the backs were too much for the Smyth County champions of Chatham Hill, Virginia. Co-Captains Coleman and Draper Bediord aa ee 62—Culpeper.......... ) For the mythical State Champions of Virginia the Eastern half winners met the Western half winners. Undefeated Culpeper, scored against only twice while turning in nine straight victories was no match for the fast running, sure passing, hard blocking Otters as they counted touchdown after touchdown to bring their season’s total to 430 points, SQUAD Front Row (left to right): Kyle Jones, Clyde Morgan, Page Powers, Bobby Wright, Co-Captains David Draper and Sherrill Coleman, Nelson Johnson, Cyril Cousart, Jack Hicks, Gamiel Draper, J. S. Meador. Srconp Row (left to right): Thomas Cobb, Hugh Simpkins, Eastwood Anderson, Jesse Welch, Howard Roberts, Edward Holdren, John Scott, Lewis Wilkes, Clifton Overstreet, James Chrysstkos, J. D. Smith, Tommy Martin Tuirp Row (left to right): Coach S. M. Painter, Athletic Director O. A. Thomas Girls’ Basket Ball Row (left to right): Dorothy McClintock, Mildred Stafford, Homie Massie, Captain Helen Padgett, Man- ager Mary Willie Watson, Emily O’Donohoe, Mary Elliott Seconp Row (left to right): Helen Zimmerman, Lucille Zimmerman, Mary Kessler, Ann Arlen Anderson, Helen Watson, Lois Robertson. Turrp Row (left to right): Coach Maude Rae Smith, Lillie Belle O Donohoe, Janet Hicks, Alma Powell SCORES BEDFORD BEDFORD HIGH OPPONENT Hi1GuH OPPONENT i at en eA Ae Ree een Lorraine Shop, 35 | ARS Fr ee RR Wee aM A oa Fincastle, 29 DL fart eaet iS OV crate azo sweats Madison Heights, 41 PRT cutee oer ura ee ead Gene Liberty Academy, 19 i Pe ere ce Peat e, ae ae Soe Natural Bridge, 25 1 ie sere A ee teen Re ERE cen eR eee Natural Bridge, 29 DS Grichcco Se ete V congener ranean eae Eagle Rock, 19 LD sek ce Piboreae crt Poh Wve tase Sontketeca ere Eagle Rock, 22 LS aaes, ars oe ensdsrece Ginleralle haters iets Clifton Forge, 24 1A ce ere too earn Cae PRC Madison Heights, 10 DDO A acm Ae es Re, Clifton Forge, 15 The 1941 girls’ basket ball team lost eight games and won three. Helen Padgett was Captain and Mary Willie Watson was Manager. The girls were strong on the defense but weak on scoring points. The Seniors on the squad were Helen Padgett, Mary Willie Watson, Homie Massie and Mary Elliott. Boys’ Basket Ball First Row (left to right): Ted Cook, Sherrill Coleman, Kyle Jones, Captain Clyde Morgan, Gamiel Draper, David Draper, J. S. Meador Seconp Row (left to right): Malcolm Deacon, Maurice O’Donohoe, Raymond Karnes, Cyril Cousart, John Scott, Eastwood Anderson, Donald Wade Tuirp Row (left to right): Manager Hugh MacKey, Coach S. M. Painter SCORES BEDFORD DISTRICT GAMES HGH OPPONENT BEDFORD 5S () eR AS ON Nein ee Ns Ae ee eae Lexington, 40 HIGH OPPONENT A DRI ttn erode te is ae Shee ae ee ot Verba Or DR hee ra TOT TRS TVG OB ur net TER eR ae Troutville, 27 Tae COS a oe Fe SRO SDN cose ae Madison Heights, 23 CCR Sai PTs aati oe ee SO ee Fincastle, 26 DP OMPUN PONE Mavis seated enrecee ele Natural Bridge, 23 Le eA eS ex ae Os at ase: Fairfield, 27 aS SR eee eas Oe Gok hao eee Eagle Rock, 25 Seen a ee cee rags ee ete EE Buchanan, 24 A) SAI Se AR cy ee bs ns, Clifton Forge, 18 SOM AO ice een atti hese eee Clifton Forge, 9 Si lice B.S puch etter ie lk EAR Er neee Fincastle, 30 SMO vce Tyas aienbinte ee Bedford All Stars, 23 STATE GAMES ORIN te tere cia ttue « ivanats, W-ock wre Lexington, 23 AD Ree ay SIS 5 Ne ee PN ME eee Natural Bridge, 30 LMS gi PR Chbi. eS E PC CL oET Ei nor? Portlock, 32 BM letahsrs Seo ws ent a Bete an sie rie ite naps oy Eagle Rock, 20 SO eran Rennes eet ra Ata poche angie Broadway, 31 R30) Mean or cera at suane eretoneor iene Gute. s Madison Heights, 16 PS PRN ar en areday teen Sis ass trietene ho ee Christopher Gist, 57 The 1941 season of boys’ basket ball was the most successful in many years. The team won seven- teen games and lost only three. They went to Charlottesville where they were runners-up for the State Championship. Through graduation, the entire first team will be lost, Captain Clyde Morgan, David Draper, Gamiel Draper, Sherrill Coleman, Kyle Jones and Ted Cook. Baseball First Row (left to right): Gamiel Draper, Cyril Cousart, Page Powers, Maurice O’ Donohoe, Captain Sherrill Coleman, Nelson Johnson, Lewis Wilkes, J. S. Meador, David Draper Seconp Row (left to right): Clifton Overstreet, Jimmy Chryssikos, Raymond Karnes, Frank Massie, Jack Hicks, Malcolm Deacon, Howard Roberts, Jimmy Bower, Lester Stanley Turrp Row (left to right): Billy Witt, George Thaxton Parker, Billy Burks Fourtu Row (left to right): Coach S. M. Painter, Manager Kyle Jones SCORES BEDFORD HIGH OPPONENT Ls areas ets sntelereaina ctegske cate rarer Buena Vista, 4 EST ee Cor SCHEMG Freacia nn Gus EE W. L. Freshmen, 7 SA eee LOE th ee ears Buena Vista, 1 L De Rohe aoe A Se eae Natural Bridge, 3 DSc oh ds b efeveenendsld reer elets calle atatere ee cvekats Salem, 1 LOI lopteacetve tet oatieeeindre, toca, ton bate Madison Heights, 2 S tere chaavarstonane tne a areca ease ciate Salem, 6 ON ae ahs, aioe ye anare, adem ate 2 ae es eee Holy Cross, 0 1 IP tn aie nr AO earn Sree Madison Heights, 5 Dagens, APN eeasehe a eet si nnesaee V.P.1. Freshmen, 7 89 aon reaveae: eke SOME TG ater trie ete eRe Total sso The 1941 season of baseball was quite successful. The boys won eight games and lost only two, those being lost to College Freshmen teams. Gamiel Draper, suffering from an arm injury, was often replaced by his brother, David, whose pitching seemed to equal that of his brother’s. In this year’s graduating class are Captain Sherrill Coleman, Manager Kyle Jones, Gamiel Draper, and David Draper. Che Industrial Arts Department The Industrial Arts Department was organized in September, 1940, for the purpose of helping students get mechani- cal training. Mr. S. A. Cravotta, the instructor, was formerly instructor in the Industrial Arts Department of Waynes- boro High School. The Vocational Metal boys have studied foundry, wood work, mechanical drawing, welding, forging, and machine design. ‘They have made a number of useful projects, including tool grinders. The Industrial Arts boys have had a course in mechanical drawing, wood working, cold metal and forging. They have made much of their equipment, such as shop benches and machine stands. Three National Defense Classes used the shop at night. Additional equipment furnished through national defense funds have added to the completeness of the shop, making the department complete in every respect. The shop boys have done such ex- cellent work that the State Department recently appropriated an additional sum of money for the expansion of this department. Top Center: Studenis at work in the Industrial Arts Department Lert Center: David Draper and Howard Logwood, vocational metal students, lifting a crucible of molten aluminum from the shop-made melting furnace Ricut Center: Dick Synan and Howard Logwood pouring a mold to make a tool-grinder casting Bottom: Harold Kennedy chasing inside threads on a machine lathe 1. Ready for the lunch- room rush, 2. Cooperstays afterschool. 3. What’s so funny, Stoop? 4. Is Jimmie really asleep? 5. Mr. Painter, Miss Cra- votta and Mr. Painter. 6. Why so serious, Cooper? 7. Now watch the birdie, Edna! iS) nn The girls struggle for that perfect figure. Mary and Dot _ hold hands. Who tickled Bobby? Waiting for the bell to ring. Is Doris trying to hide? A bad case of spring fever. Miss Lois types out a report. im) WwW Estelle, Dot and Kather- ine hold up the monu- ment. Expecting an explosion, Hannah? Mr. Partlow gives last- minute instructions. Marianna waits for Ted. Eavesdripping on love boids. A visit from the snow man. Paul and Jimmy pose for a change. Jack hopes that Mr. Partlow will be late for school. we Dog or skunk, Emily? Loafing at lunch hour. Mary plays teacher. Track champs—Nookie and J. S. The boys have a volley ball game. Hall of Fame VIRGINIA BELL RAYMOND KARNES Most Likely to Succeed Laziest, Most Absent-Minded Most Studious Sa a y SHERRILL COLEMAN EpNA KIRBY Best Looking, Most Attractive, Best All Around, Most Likely to Succeed, Most Studious, Best Physique (tied) Laziest EpNA LONG TED Cook Biggest Bluff, Biggest Talker Jolliest Mary Lyp1A LYLE Davip DRAPER Most Talented, Best Dressed, Most Athletic Most Courteous, Sweetest Smile PauL DRUMHELLER J. S. MEapor Sweetest Smile, Most Talented, Biggest Talker, Craziest Sweetest HELEN PADGETT Mary ELLioTT ; i : Biggest Flirt Sweetest, Quietest PHYLLIS FARIBAULT HAYDEN SMITH Jolliest, Wittiest, Craziest, Biggest Bluff Most Attractive JIMMIE SYNAN CHARLOTTE GRAY een idessed Most Absent-Minded JAMES TEASS Quietest Ep HoL_pREN Most Courteous Mary WILLIE WATSON Prettiest, Most Athletic, Best Figure, Best All Around WILLIAM JENNINGS Biggest Flirt KyLE JoNES Davin DRAPER-Mary WILLIE WATSON Wittiest, Best Physique (tied) Biggest Case Advertisements Crass RINGS, INVITATIONS, NELSON HARDWARE Crus Pins, DipLomas, COMPANY MEDALS AND TROPHIES Caps AND GOWNS 1888 — Fifty-Three Years — 1941 Roanoke’s Largest Sporting L. G. Balfour Products Goods Store WALTER B. ANDERSON 19 Campbell Avenue, East RICHMOND, VA. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Hie LORE Sara ie M. P. Snyder and Berman STORE INCORPORATED 914 Main Street GROCERIES — MEATS LYNCHBURG, VA. 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QUALITY BUILDING MATERIALS BEDFORD, VIRGINIA Dial 3281 EOUPIGRS LYLE’S DRUG STORE THOMAS HARDWARE Since 1898 COMPANY Under One Management Stoves—Ranges—Sporting Goods Wied ieee Paints—Oils—Varnishes igh BEDFORD, VIRGINIA PHONE 4441 Beprorp, VA. SCHEWEL FURNITURE COMPANY Twelfth and Main Streets LYNCHBURG, VA. Compliments of BRIDGE STREET ESSO STATION M. R. Marsu, Proprietor Nearly One-Half a Century in the Furniture Business BEDFORD, VIRGINIA Compliments of The Citizens National Bank THE BANK THAT APPRECIATES YOUR BUSINESS BEDFORD, VIRGINIA Compliments of SMITH’S SANITARY MARKET BURKS HARDWARE CO. Quality Meats and Groceries Stoves—Ranges South Bridge Street Farm Implements Paints—Oils—V arnishes Dial 3511 BEDFORD, VIRGINIA BEDFORD, VIRGINIA Ideal Laundry and Dry Cleaners DIAL 6231 - 6232—ROANOKE, VA. Dia 5811—Beprorp, Va. LTHE-COMPLE TE, CLEANING sBIAW LE We are members of the American Institute of Laundering, and also of the National Association of Dyers and Cleaners and of the Rug Cleaners In- stitute of New York. Up-to-date Air-Conditioned Storage Vault for fur and cloth garments and rugs. Storage rates reasonable. BEDEORDICOAT,. CO! J. W. GaRRETT QUALITY PRODUCTS Quality Coals for Every Purpose Compliments of BEDFORD GROCERY COMPANY Phone 5011 BEDFORD, VIRGINIA W. H. WILKINSON DRY GOODS AND SHOES BERRY AND FORD GENERAL INSURANCE Dial 4871 113 Bridge Street BEpFoRD, VIRGINIA BEDFORD, VIRGINIA JENKINS 20 West Redwood Street BALTIMORE, MD. Future College Students Shop at Glenir- Minnich’s Clothe. for Young Men and Men lhe 5: tay Young 0S WOT SAMPEELL aveuwvEe Manufacturers of Beprorp HicH ScHoot Rincs Representative RAYMOND SMITH ‘THESCOLLEGE, SHOP P. O. Box 663 DANVILLE, VA. OF FROANOKE Phillips Secretarial College COMPLETE BUSINESS EDUCATION FOR AMBITIOUS YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN Five Courses from Which to Choose—Short Courses for Students with High School Commercial Training—Free Employment Department Visit our new home—Virginia’s most modern and complete business training institution 1000 CHURCH STREET LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA Compliments of SA UNDE RoreOAlTEe FIRS J-CLASS COAL Ata Fair Price BEDFORD, VIRGINIA Make Us Your Lynchburg Headquarters For Jewelry, Optical, Sporting Goods and Music DLLELRS UST WHAT (VE ALAS 906 Main Street LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA JONES DRUG STORE Headquarters for Anything in Drucs — CosmMETIcs — CANDIES Our Fountain Service is Unexcelled Compliments of Rea se O) ae Woman's Shop Dial 6441 BEDFORD, VIRGINIA Compliments of ale a. GJULILS and Company MEN’S CLOTHING BEDFORD, VIRGINIA VV IVES Le Cs i REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE — BEDFORD, VIRGINIA DOUBLE QUICK CLEANSER COMPANY C. L. Mason, Sole Owner 1328 MAIN STREET—PHONE 5173 LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA Distributor of Complete Line of Janitor Supplies W. E. BUSH BUSH GROCERY CO. THE LEADING GROCER Scott and Bond Real Estate Dial 2411 and 2421 General Insurance BEDFORD, VIRGINIA OVERSTREET-SMITH WO) Tee ee LUMBER CO., INc. Dial 7621 BETTER BUILDING MATERIALS BEDFORD, VIRGINIA South Bridge St. Dial 3221 BEDFORD, VIRGINIA Te Nee Ue NG Geb Us ReG ses S CULLNER for “Younger Crowd Fashions” Happy Homes are Here Again with Furniture from Peoples Furniture Company Bedford’s Leading Furniture Store 118 NortH BripGE STREET D1AL 6911 BEDFORD, VIRGINIA The News re) AM, “ebay L AND ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The Daily Advance SAE INOING: LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA PUGH TE. 5 8 © Serves the Bedford Seniors with Graduation Caps and Gowns. COMPLETE NEWS SERVICE FEATURES, COMICS, ETC. Agdin ‘They demand the best—and Again . For the fifty-second year we are Delivered by Carrier E at your service. Compliments of Hampton Looms of Virginia (INCORPORATED ) BEDFORD, VIRGINIA Carlyle’s Dairy, Incorporated PASTEURIZED GRADE A MILK ICE CREAM BUTTER West Depot Street PHONE 5471 BEDFORD, VIRGINIA (O0pu, April flowers their fragrance shed There's joy in eating _«s qood le Groceries — MEAtTs — PropucE Dry Goops — SHOES — NOTIONS “Pay Cash, Pay Less’ SALES AND SERVICE JOHNSON’S CASH STORES Factory Trained Mechanics BEDFORD Motors, LTp. Washington Street Bedford, Va. BEDFORD, VIRGINIA USE MILK BUTTER ICE wm CREAM SH AND SOR THEY EEO WeER CK Our Salesman will be glad to take care of your requirements of Dairy Products. We are sure you will be pleased with our Pasteurized Grade A Milk — Vitamin D Milk Buttermilk — Cottage Cheese — Butter Clover Creamery Co., Inc. BEDFORD, VIRGINIA Guggenhelmer s To you and other out-of-town friends and customers, we offer our Personal Shopping and Social Advisory Service. Our competent Personal Shopper, Prudence Penny, gives individual attention to mail and telephone orders. She will assist you in anything from the purchasing of the smallest gift to the planning of every detail of a wedding. CATT 3700 DIAL 5911 The Bedford Democrat Circulation 3,000 Bedford's Family Newspaper for 83 Years _— COMMERCIAL PRINTING DEPARTMENT National Business College Roanoke, Virginia Schools of Business Administration and Secretarial Science Accountancy, Auditing, Income ‘Tax, C. P. A. Coaching, Bookkeeping, Banking, Finance, Office Machines, Stenographic, Secretarial, B. C. Ss Bosses 16reH 7Gaun: degrees in two years. Diploma courses, seven to fifteen months. 700 students. Em- ployment. Coeducational. Athletics. Social activities. For high school graduates and college students. Building and equipment valued at $300,000. Write for 80-page catalog H. Address Registrar, Box 2059, Roanoke, Virginia. Insure in THE TRAVELERS S. D. 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Lynchburg engraved annuals are built by an organization specializing on school annuals exclusively, thereby assuring each staff of the personal and intelligent assistance so necessary in the planning and designing of a truly satisfactory book, LYNCHBURG ENGRAVING ‘COMPANY : LYNCHBURG : VIRGINIA Putldlers_ of Better Tinnuals_ solve your printing problems. We will be more than pleased to give you the benefit of our many years experience in filling orders for wedding invitations and announcements, personal and pro- fessional cards and stationery, publications and printed matter for every purpose. Our equipment, materials and workmanship are of the highest quality, insuring faithful execution of your order. Customers may be sure of receiving a cordial welcome at our office, where an experienced personnel awaits the opportunity of serving you. The Stone Printing and Manufacturing Co. 116-132 North Jefferson Street Dial 6688 Roanoke, Virginia lS + SSS — — Vitae SS eg YL. = = = =