Bedford High School - Peaks Yearbook (Bedford, VA)

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CLASS HISTORY This is your announcer bringing you the history of the Class of 1952. Long ago, in that misty past, we started to school. In those days members of the class were already making their marks in their respective schools; at Liberty Academy were Andrew Padgett, Jimmy Kennedy, and Tommy Daniels; at Bed- ford Elementary School, Margie McGhee, Frank Hubbard and Avery Harwood; at St. Mary’s in Hagerstown, Maryland, Helene Dunn; and Louise Robertson at Berryville Ele- mentary. It was a momentous day in our history when we came from grade school into the freshman year at high school. During this year, John Zoric added his hame to the growing rolls. In 1949-1950, the sophomore class was pulled together under the guidance of Mrs. J. J. Thax- ton, Jr., better known as Mrs. ‘“‘Humphry.” Clarice Powell, who attended the Bedford Elementary School, was back at Bedford High School. Sally Babb, of Bronx, New York, and Louise Robertson from Berryville, Virginia, also joined our class. During the latter part of the year, Julia Fulton’s shrieks were heard no more. She, Warren Elliot, and Bill Kennedy left the class to go their own ways. In our Junior year, we still made the sliding desks of Room 25 our headquarters. At this time Tommy Daniels and Horace Wooldridge became permanent members of our class. This WaspauredslettersycareiyespOrtc OL sba rims picked up the Western Quarter state champion- ship in football and the District Championship in Track. Frank Hubbard and Bobby Martin were co-captains. Junior boys on these win- ning teams were Avery Harwood, Frank Hub- bard, Tommy Daniels, Jimmy Kennedy, Jack Karnes, Bobby Martin, Horace Wooldridge, and Andrew Padgett. In the latter part of the year the Juniors lost John Zoric to Pennsyl- vania, and Sally Babb to St. Catherine’s in Richmond. Finally we come to our year of years. Al- though we had lost Bobby Martin to the Army, Clarice’ Powell to Bed Burnett, “and Jack Karnes to Hargrave Military Academy, we forged ahead. Jimmy Kennedy was chosen president, and a mighty rough time he had of it keeping the class in line. Helene Dunn, a new- comer from Hagerstown, Maryland, was vice President, Horace Wooldridge, Secretary, and Avery Harwood, Treasurer. Margie McGhee of Bedford Elementary School days was back alter a stay of threésyears ateot. patric seam Richmond, and acted as homeroom representa- tive. Although the seniors were under the auspices of Miss Bibb for the first six weeks, in room 22, we soon transferred to our favorite room— number 25, with Miss Ida Patterson shepherd- ing them. Soon things began to move fast and furiously; Helene Dunn was chosen co-editor of THe Peaks, Frank Hubbard elected presi- dent of the Hi-Y Club, and Tommy Daniels and Avery Harwood were co-captains in foot- ball. Under their leadership Bedford copped the half-state championship in football, and proudly brought home the trophy. Avery Harwood was captain of the basketball team, and under him Bedford came very close in the district championship—missing it by 5 points in the South Boston game. Margie McGhee was on the championship team in girls’ basket- ball, and played her part in bringing us the district trophy. Captain of the baseball team, which came in second place in the district was Andrew Padgett. On December 6 the Juniors gave the Seniors a Prom, complete with a floor show. In March, there was the paper dance which was very much enjoyed by all. The gymnasium was decorated with strips of newspaper, and punch was served from buckets. A floor show was provided for amusement during intermis- sion. On May 23, the Juniors gave the Seniors a picnic out at Bedford Lake. On May 29, the Florence Tea Room, in con- junction with Mr. Charlie Green, Jr., gave the Seniors and their dates a buffet supper and a party afterwards. Mr. and Mrs. Birch, who own the tea room, gave the party in honor of their daughter, who is a senior at New London Academy this year. Tonight, we Seniors are gathered at our final banquet to be followed by the Bac- calaureate Sermon, and Graduation. Time forbids further chronicle of our many activities. This is your announcer, signing off. LoutsE RoBERTSON—H istorian

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Class of 1952 ANDREW LYLE PADGETT Mustard Au, you don’t say so!””...Mustard’s a joke lover, as well as a lover of baseball, track and football. He also likes holidays and sleeping in study hall. His chief dislike is Monday morning, which he claims shouldn’t be. We all wish you the best of luck after high school, a nd know you’ll get a kick out of life. Football, ’49, 50, Manager, ’48; Baseball, ’49, ’50, ’51, ’52, Captain, 52; Track, 51, 752; Vice President, Freshman Class, ’49; Hi-Y Club, 50, 51; Hobby Club, ’51, ’52; Distributive Education Club, ’52. LOUISE WILKES ROBERTSON Louise “Well, I tell you now, it’s like this!”? ... Louise invaded B. H. S. during her sophomore year. With her she brought above average marks and a world shaking sneeze. She has plenty of ability and she deserves the best. Louise is sure to go far. Basketball, ’50; Football Ticket Seller, ’50, ’51, ’52; Basketball Drink Seller, 51, 752; Forensic Play Contest, ’49; V. S. C. A. Day, 49; Eighth grade play and Representative, ’48; Tri-Hi-Y, ’50, ’51, °52; Spelling Contest, 51; Winner of District Forensic Contest, 152; Beta Club, 51, 52, President, 52; Girl’s State, 51; News Editor of Otter’s Lookout, ’52, Reporter, ’ 51; Homeroom Representative, 51; Feature Editor of Peaxs, ’52; Glee Club, ’52; Latin Tourna- ment, °52; Class Night, ’52; Valedictorian, ’52. HORACE WALKER WOOLDRIDGE, JR. Squeaky T hate Women!”... Squeaky is our woman hater, but he’s lots of fun. To him Monday mornings are a big mistake. He’s been a big help to ol’ Bedford High in baseball, basketbail, and football. We don’t know what we’d have done without Squeaky in Chemistry Class. Here’s wishing you the best. Baseball, ’49, 50, 51, 752; Basketball, ’49, ’50, 751; Football, ’49, Po Omart wel ackanes Tete Clic Ove. s Dyers Zee eresiden teas Toa Lobby: Club, ’51, 52; Paper staff, 49, ’50; Vice President, Sophomore Class, ’50; Vice President, Junior Class, ’51; Secretary, Senior Class, ’52. “4 15 ie

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CLASS WILL We, the graduating class of Bedford High School, in this year, 1952, hereby declare this to be our last will and testament, wherein we name certain of our valued possessions, which we wish bestowed as follows: To our principal, Mr. Borden, we leave our sincere gratitude for his unfailing sympathy and help in all our times of need. To the teachers we leave specimens of our notebooks, compositions and other work, to be kept and displayed for the inspiration of future classes. To the students we leave our weeks of grind, our failures and our successes, and our good times, with the assurance that it was worth all the effort. We also make the following individual bequests: I, Jimmy Kennedy, bequeath my musical ability to Allen Bornstein, my curly hair I leave to Buddy Blankenship. I, Horace Wooldridge leave my pitching arm to Jesse Ward Gillaspie. My dancing rhythm I leave to Jimmy Wright. I, Avery Harwood, leave my eagerness to stay home nights and study to John Carlyle. I also just leave. I, Tommy Daniels, with Nancy’s consent, leave our seat on the radiator to Clifton Titus and Nancy Jamerson. My much admired physique I leave to Jimmy Burks. I, Andrew Padgett, pass on my pessimistic attitude to Joe Davidson. My collection of detention slips I wish to be given to Betty DeWitt. I, Frank Hubbard, leave my love of football to Davis Dinwiddie. My skill in bluffing teachers I pass on to Wayne Turner, with the warning that it doesn’t always work. I, Helene Dunn, request that my ideas on government be put in the custody of Faye Jones. My headaches and tears suffered as editor of the annual I be- queath to the next unlucky possessor of that title. I, Louise Robertson, gladly part with my sneeze in favor of Jennie Sue John- son. My elaborate and expressive vocabulary I leave to Miss Bibb, who is so capable of appreciating it. I, Margie McGhee, leave my stream-lined figure to Frances Bays. My giggle I bestow on Ann Nance, who, I’m sure, will use it freely. In witness of the above bequests, we, the members of the Class of ’52, do hereby affix our signatures, on this thirtieth day of May, in the year, 1952. FRANK HuBBArRD, Testator