Bedford High School - Peaks Yearbook (Bedford, VA)

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DORIS MARIE CRAWFORD “ Doris” “Well, Pll have to wait until I ask Jeryl.”’ Doris invaded B. H. S. in her sophomore year and since then has become known as the “class silence-breaker’’ because of her pathetic little sneeze which interrupts many a dull class. We hope that she will enjoy being rid of her two pet peeves now that graduation is over. Doris, did you say that they were Miss Bibb’s English and Pee Wee’s pestering in Government? ANNE COPELAND DENTON “ Dent”’ “T’m sorry I’m late!” No wonder Anne is late sometimes, with all the things she does. A nne is a very capable girl in both the field of journal- ism and of radio. At present she has a third interest which is taking up more time than the other two ever did. We have guessed a certain Gene R. Whom de you think it is? FRANK HARVEY DOOLEY “Frank” “ce Huh! 9 The shy, silent type fits Frank’s description perfectly. Two things which he excells in other than those mentioned above, however, are art and music. He entertained everyone on the bus to New York with his fancy harmonica playing. Above all, Frank, keep up your friendly smile and you really won’t need words to bring you success in life. WILLIAM SAUNDERS DRISCOLL ay Sy fie? “Well, you don’t say!” If you see a flock of females hovering around one dashing male, more than likely it will be Casanova Driscoll dishing out the charm to a few of his admirers. Besides his irresistible charm for the opposite sex, Bill has many talents in other fields, his chief interest being that of athletics. In fact, Bill was perhaps the biggest contributor to the record that this year’s track team was the greatest in the history of B. H. S. THELMA MAY EDWARDS “Thelma” Salunonnel 5 5» ILS wae See.” Thelma, our blushing little blond, seemed to blush more than usual in certain classes this year (Monsieur Aubrey’s, perhaps). She was always willing to stop anything which she was doing in order to help her classmates with a lesson. Thelma, don’t ever neglect that worthy trait of lending a helping hand. WILLIAM ALEXANDER EUBANK ee Nae” “Gee whiz, Miss Ida!” Zoom!!! Was it a bird, a plane? No, it was Pee Wee, just practicing up to run the mile. This speedy character is never seen calmly sitting down for he is always darting from one place to another looking for either someone or something. Could his favorite subject be chemistry? (We’re kidding, of course). LOUISE MAGDALINE FIZER “ Louise” “For goodness sakes!” Sweet and demure is our Louise; however, on the volleyball court it’s a different story. She has one of the most wicked serves on the team. Some folks say that Louise is bashful; we don’t know but we do know someone who may be able to throw some light on the subject, namely, “Berk”. THOMAS ALLEN FOSTER “Tommy” “That’s too bad!” When Tommy made the statement that what he was going to miss at B. H. S. was “missing’’, he never said a truer thing in his life. What we’d like to know is—how he got A’s on English tests after having missed for a couple of weeks before taking it. One thing we have found out about him is that even though he is considered bashful and quiet, we don’t know of a soul who likes a party better than he. EA — LN) Ww +

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© cl as mI DAVID RAY ABBOTT “David” “Miss Bibb, Ill have it in tomorrow!” David has the distinction of being the only B. H. S. grad- uate who never handed an English assignment in on time. Seriously, he is a hard-working fellow when it comes to de- livering groceries for Wingfield’s market or planning a party. THOMAS JULIAN ABBOTT ” “Goosey “What you talking about, man?” Watch out everyone! Here comes Tommy driving the school bus with a madman’s gleam in his eye. ‘Tommy, even with his studious-looking glasses, still lives up to his humiliat- ing nickname “Goosey”’. He’s a great sport, and this year he’s blossomed out into a “‘real-gone”’ party boy. JAMES HARDEN ATKINSON “ Harden” “Shucks.” Just mention horse trading or square dancing to this slow- talking senior and he’ll really perk up. Harden brought more laughs to the class this year than anyone else. It’s a sure thing that he won’t have any trouble making friends; all he has to do is to say a few words to make everyone around him happy. BETTY RUTH BOWLING “Nubbin” “What did you say? Tell me, too!” There’s never a dull moment when this talkative little mass of curiosity and energy is around. Betty never sees a spare moment, for she’s always busy running from one place to another and never knowing exactly what she’s going to do. What would we have ever done without her pleas to the teach- ers for less homework? ‘Thanks so much, Nubbin! LINDA LOU BOYER “ Linda” “Tony, stop it!” Linda has been with us for only two years, in which she has accomplished more at B. H. S. than most people do in four. We'll always remember her hilarious encounter with Cardinal Richlieu’s bedbugs in the Senior play. Linda has surely been an asset to the class of ’55. ELIZABETH GRAY BURKS Oba “Guess what? I got a letter from V. M. I., W. L., and Texas today!” Do you see how anyone could be as gracious and humble as Liz if they had received as many honors as she? Hats off to the most accomplished gal in our class, for she really deserves all of it! We are all mighty proud of you and hope that you will continue to benefit from your abilities. JOANNE ELIZABETH BURNETTE ce Jo “May I go to the office and get an aspirin?” Joanne spent about as much time going to and from class as she did in class. Lucky girl, we only wish we’d been able to get away with it. Jo’s talent for music is q uite outstanding. She displayed it remarkably well in our class song which she com- posed. ALLEN BERKLEY COMER “Berk? “How’re you, Cutie?” Berk’s the guy with the changeable hair. One day he’s a brunette, then he’s a blond and once he even had the audacity to get a Toni. On the Senior trip, however, he really let his “hair down”’; we'll never forget Boneytown and Liza and all the other crazy things he talked about on the bus. Berk, the nuttiest and most talkative boy in the class, will always be among his classmates’ most pleasant memories. Ye Op

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AA sf ol 13 JANIE MOSELEY GARRAGHTY Janie” ““That’s nice!” Sweet and sincere is our Janie, who is always willing to lend a helping hand. Her wonderful philosophy of life has been an inspiration to the whole class. In fact, we don’t see how we could have accomplished a thing at our class meetings without her meaningful devotions to start them off right. NANCY CROFT GRAY “Nancy” “Gosh, I don’t know!” Some folks think that Nancy is the quiet type but we know differently—we have phys. ed. with her! She really raises the chatter on the softball field. As possessor of the title “best perscnality’’ Nancy should have no trouble getting along in this old world. MARY LOIS HARDY Mary Lois’ “You haven’t paid your dues yet.” Here is a gal who will stop at ncthing tc get her job done well. Mary Lois is surely a hard worker and one of the most cooperative members of the Senior class. As master of so many homemaking talents she will certainly make some lucky guy a very efficient wife. JACQUELINE ANNE HARPER Jackie” “Have you heard Tee play “Tenderly’?” This vivacious little gal has her mind set on becoming an elementary teacher someday. MHere’s hoping Jackie gets a better bunch than the class of ’55 in its younger days. Any- way, with her friendly smile and never-tiring patience she is well on the road of success. ALICE ELIZABETH HAYNES “ Alice’’ “T don’t know.” Did you ever go into the lunchroom and not see Alice? Well, it couldn’t have happened more than once or twice, because Alice has been faithful to the lunchroom ever since she started working there. Loyalty is only one of Alice’s many nice quali- ties. Always cheerful and helpful in her quiet way, this gal gained no enemies and many friends during her stay at B. H. S. PEGGY JOYCE HOPKINS Peg-leg”’ “Now how ’bout that!” Did you see that No. 42 pass that basketball? This girl could out-jump any opponents (except maybe a kangaroo). Peggy’s frisky ways and crazy antics (such as turning a chicken loose in English class) have brought much mirth to the class of ’55. Hats cff to a great girl! ANNE BOWER JOHNSON “Anne” “ Horrors!”’ Horrors is right, for without her glasses this character is dangerous. And talk—yak, yak, yak all day. And sneeze— ah-choo, ah-choo, every period. Although she’s a born com- edienne, some of her puns are rather puny. No offense intended —despite her crazy shenanigans, she’s an intelligent, hard- working lassie whom we all admire. NANCY ETHEL JOHNSON SNolee” “Got two letters from Bill today.” Although Nancy simply walked off with the title of most conceited, she’s a mighty sweet and sensible gal. Her main interest for the past four years or so has been one Bill Bower, but her pretty face and dignified ways have won her many more admirers. le. js