Bedford High School - Peaks Yearbook (Bedford, VA)

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“15 DOUGLAS RAY OVERSTREET Razor”’ coaaay. Here’s a guy who is noted for his neatness in dress, school work, and various other fields. But fer a while, his most out- standing feature was his crazy duck haircut! Although Ray can be a great one for complaints and wise-cracks, he never means a word he says along those lines. And when there’s work to be done, he’s just the guy you need. GLENWOOD ARTHUR PADGETT “ Hans” “T don’t know.” If you see a very, very slow-moving character with a baseball cap cocked at a funny angle on his head, you may be sure it’s “Hans”. Miss Ida’s Gov’t will never be the same without his crazy wisecracks. We bet he’ll teach the Air Force a few tricks, especially in the line of Trig (and we mean this to be funny). DALLAS OLIVER PINION “Pinion” “Hey, let’s get the cabin!” Here’s one guy that will be tremendously missed at B. H. S. for a long, long time. ‘Calling Dr. Pinion, calling Dr. Pinion, emergency room.”’ Yep, that’s it, Dr. Pinion, and the above will be a familiar cry in the near future for you. Dallas decided that he was tired of being on the receiving end of the needle all the time and now he’s attempting to alter the situation. Best of luck to you in achieving your goal! JACK EUGENE RYDER “Gene” Don’t tell Anne!” For a guy who was a quiet petunia during our first three or four years, this one really blossomed out when he gained the dignity of being a senior. Gene took part in various activities, and added confusion and merriment to everything. He rocked the class with his teasing and his guitar playing, and we hope he’ll keep on rocking for years to come. PHYLLIS JUNE SAFEWRIGHT Phyllis” “Ummmmmm.” Phyllis has never been known to say anything bad about anyone—in fact, she’s never been known to say anything! There’s no telling what wisdom and wit is hidden behind her silent facade; isn’t it a pity that we'll never know? CARL HOLLAND WELLS ” “ Tarzan “T will if I can.” B. H. S. gained quite a bit of glory through the power of Carl’s shot putt, and that mean ball he could center. Besides being an athletic dream guy, Carl gained the reputation of being the original “helping hand”; quite a few things would never have been accomplished in various organizations if it hadn’t been for Tarzan. JO Y MAE WILKERSON Joy Mae” “Oh, my!” There goes a sailor, there goes Joy Mae. Could it be that Joy Mae likes sailors? Well, only a certain one. This lassie was very appropriately named, for she always seems to be happy. Lucky for the class of 755, her grin was contagious! ROGER DALE WILSON “Zeke” “Homework—it ain’t fair.” Ever since we can remember, Dale has been champ at all sports—bet he’s a real blessing to the Marines! Lately, how- ever, Dale has been more preoccupied with a blond bundle called Helen than with sports. But whatever tangent his future takes, we shall always remember him for that blood- curdling laugh and those practical jokes. je

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BETTY RAY LAZENBY “Betty Ray” “Oh, I miss Charles!” Betty Ray may have spent quite a bit of time pining for Charles, but she had plenty left for other activities—such as becoming a real whiz at basketball. She kept the baskets swinging and the coaches singing—but what we’ll miss her for most is that real gone giggle! SHIRLEY VIRGINIA LEFTWICH “ Shirley” Ttasmt tai 7 Who is that, you ask? Well, that neat girl is Shirley. She’s the one who decided to go for a bus ride in New York—or was it a bus driver? Shirley’s neatness and charm won her many masculine admirers, but she was always fancy free. More power to you, gal! MARGARET ELIZABETH LEMON Margaret” SINK) emay aay, Ul. 2 Margaret invaded B. H. S. in a very unobtrusive way back in our Junior year, and never has created much of a commo- tion. She contributed a fine voice to the Glee Club and Music Class, and was quite capable in her studies. However, we’ll always think of her as the bashful blonde with little to say. LARRY DELANOR LYNCH Gf De “I’m kinda sleepy.” This guy could sleep in any position or place, but half out cf a desk in government class seemed to be his favorite. He was usually drowsy, but he was usually cheerful, too—and that we appreciated more. L. D. will go places in this world, if he can just stay awake long enough to get there. JAMES EDMOND MARSH “ Jim ” “Ves, Miss Bibb, I’m staying in for you today.” There’s nothing like a woman-hater to draw feminine sighs, especially a six-foot-five blonde character who is a star in sports and president of yeah-many organizations. But since Jim proved immune to all wiles, the gals soon abandoned the chase, and left the poor dope to go on alone. Although he likes his own company, we predict that he’ll fall some day—and fall hard. HELEN CLAIRE NANCE Helen” “You-all hush.” Here’s a girl with real Southern charm (accent and all). Memories of B. H. S. faded rather rapidly for Helen, erased by June wedding bells. But we’re sure that someday she’ll remem- ber that she was the belle of Bedford High during both Home- Coming time and the May Day festivities. SHIRLEY ANN NOELL “ Shirley” ma licanvtd Onitam Just from observing Shirley’s sweet and demure ways, you’d never guess that she’s strong enough to knock a volleyball from one wall to another in the gym, and almost through that wall! But she is—ancther thing we found out in phys. ed. class. Shirley’s pet peeve seemed to be homework, but she still managed to do very well in classes. EDMOND WILSON OVERSTREET “ Ned” “Great balls of fire!”’ This guy seems just as quiet as a mouse, but get him started and there is your party all in one bundle. Ned amazes people most with his long, easy stride. When V. P. I. gets hold of Ned they will get a real gone... !! (Let’s let Tech find out without help.) After all, we did. A Ga oe — Se ee a

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Senior Directory DAVID RAY ABBOTT Hi-Y Club, 54, 755; Hobby Club, ’52; Latin Club, ’52, year racCkml cares 2. TOMMY ABBOTT Hobby Club, ’53; Hi-Y Club, ’54, 55; Latin Club, ’52; Basketball, ’55. HARDEN ATKINSON Hobby Club, ’52; Senior Play, ’55; Variety Show, ’55; Drink Seller, 55. BETTY RUTH BOWLING Football Cheerleading, ’52, 54, ’55; Basketball, 54, ’55; Basketball Cheerleading, ’52, °53; Torch-Y Club (Vice President), ’52; G. A. A., 753, 754, 755 (Secretary, ’54) (Point Recorder, ’55); Beta Club, ’54, ’55 (Vice President, 55); Latin Club, ’52, 53; Model General Assembly, ’52; Beta Convention, ’54, 755; Student Office Assistant, 55; Paper Staff, 52, 53, 754, 55 (Elead ‘Typist, 755); (Grade school Editor, ’54); Annual Staff, ’55 (Photographer); S. I. P. A. Convention, 55; May Day, ’52, 53, 54, ’55- LINDA BOYER Galax: Band 752,°53 (Head Majorette 53) htt cA. 62; Torch-Y Club, ’52, °53; Monogram Club, ’53; J. V. Cheer- leader, ’52; Music Club, ’52, ’53; Forensic Meet, ’53. Bedford: Glee Club, 754, ’55 (President, 55); Tri-Hi-Y Club, 754, ’55 (President, ’55); French Club, ’54, ’55 (Secretary, ’55); French Play, ’54; Senior Play, ’55; Manager of Basket- ball Team, ’55; Operetta, ’54, 55; May Court Maid of Honor, ’55; Variety Show, 754, 755; Beta Convention, ’54, 755; Beta Club, 754, 755; Ticket Seller, ’54, 55; Forensic Meet, °s5. ELIZABETH BURKS Basketball acs mes chme cr smlea tins ©lulonmc 2 ae monch V4 Club, ’¢2 (President, 52); Paper Staff, 53, 754 (Editorial Editor, °s4)s Mays Court. 752.) (54-0 Ga Nee conned eee (Secretary, ’54); (President, 755); Office Assistant, ’53, 755; Beta Club, 54, ’55 (State Beta Secretary, 55); Beta Con- vention, 764,965; Class President..53-5GleenC lbw saan 54, ’ec: Operetta, 53, °54, 65; French Club, 54, 256 (Vice Presi- dent, 54); Home-Coming Queen, 754; Home-Coming Maid of Honor, ’55; D. C. U. Medal, ’54; Girls’ State, 54; Monogram Glub; 754, 755) (President: 755) ; De Ay Ris Good eGitizen sc. State D. A. R. Good Citizen, ’55; Senior Play, ’55; Valedic- torian, 55; Variety Show, 753, 754. JOANNE BURNETTE Torch-Y Club, ’52; Tri-Hi-Y Club, 753, 754, 55; Latin Club, ’52, ’53; Secretary-Treasurer of Class, ’52; Glee Club, 52, °53, 54, °55; Operetta, °53, °54, 55; Variety Show, ’53, ”54, 55; French Club, ’54; Senior Play, ’55; Class Night, ’55; Writer of Class Song, ’55. BERKLEY COMER Usher for Senior Play. DORIS CRAWFORD Andrew Lewis: Junicr Y-Teens Club, ’52; F. H. A., ’53, ’s4. Bedford: Fa Ho As. s3554.) 6 sacl reasutere ns snan queer) Giftorian for Class Night, ’55; May Day, ’53, ’54, 55. ANNE DENTON Torch-Y Club, ’52 (Secretary, ’52); Tri-Hi-Y Club, ’53, 545 55) (President, 754); Paper. stan, ay 2. bo emud a oo nNs= c) AA af sistant Editor, ’54) (Editor in Chief, ’55); Annual Staff Editor, ’55; Glee Club, ’53, ’54, 55; Operetta, ’53, 755; Latin Club, ’52, 53; French Club, ’54; Basketball, ’52, ’53, Score- keeper, 54, 55; Class Secretary, ’55; Senior Play, ’55; Model Assembly, 52, 53, 54; S. I. P. A., ’54, ’55; Salutatorian, ’5s; May Day, ’52, 53, 54, 55; Variety Show, ’53, 54, ’55; Beta Club, 754, ’55; Office Assistant, ’53. BILL DRISCOLL Basketball, 752, 753,754, 55.04 racken 620 emt amee ce Hobby Club, ’52; Latin Club, s2, ’53; Hi Club, °s3, °sa, 55; Variety Show, ’55; Home-Room Representative, ’55; Senior Play, ’55; Captain of Track Team, ’s55. FRANK DOOLEY Artist for Senior Trip Banner; Usher for Senior Play. THELMA EDWARDS Torch-Y Club, ’52 (Treasurer, ’52); Tri-Hi-Y Club, 753, 54, “$5; Latin Club, 752, 53; Glee Club, “$3, 54; betac up, 54, °55 (Secretary, ’55); French Club, ’54, ’55 (President, 55); Paper Staff, ’54, °55 (News Fditor, ’54); (Grade School Editor, ’55); Senior Play, ’55; Class Night Historian, ’55; Journalism Award, 753. WILLIAM EUBANK Track Team, °52, 753, 54, °55; Hobby Club, ’52; Hi-Y Club, ’55; Usher for Senior Play, ’55. LOUISE FIZER Latin Club, 5252°53;.-Torch-Y Club,-’52; Tr-HieY) Club, 2535 FP. H. A. 754, “55 (Secretary, 55); BetasClubsnaames (President, ’55); French Club, 754; Basketball, 54; State F. H. A. Delegate, ’54; Drink Seller, ’55; Office Assistant, 55; Class Night (Testator). TOMMY FOSTER Beta Club, ’54, ’55; Hi-Y Club, ’54; Usher for Senior Play, 55. JANIE GARRAGHTY Torch-Y Club, ’52 (Chaplain, 52); Tri-Hi-Y Club, 53, 54, 55 (Chaplain, ’54); Model General Assembly, ’54; Latin Club, ’53, ’54; French Club, ’55; Annual Staff (Art Editor, ’55); Paper Staff, 55; Class Poet, 55; Class Night, ’55; Class Chaplain, ’55; Variety Show, 755; Senior Play Committee, 55; Hi-Y Blue Ridge Scholarship, 754. NANCY GRAY Torch-¥ Club, 752: JIri-HicY,” 9535 ei ei A Gao Parliamentarian, 54,55; Variety Show, ’54. MARY LOIS HARDY PAS 252, 5356545055 ureasurermss2) m(Vicemoresicents ’53, 754) (President, ’5s5); State Po. HA, Delegate cs. e4, S55 State Fo H. A. Degree, “sess licketapelleras sume. Latin Club, ’52, 753; Paper Staff, 753, 54, 955 (Hxehange Editor, 55); Girls’ State, ’54; Beta Club, 754, ’55 (Treasurer, ’55); Business Manager for Annual, ’55; Treasurer of Class, ’55; senior Play Committee, ’55. JACKIE HARPER Torch-Yew Glubyee5 2s rie Ven CUD ames oe hee ieee luis 54, 55 (secretary, 54); Glee Club, “52,753,545 55 Operetta, 53, 54, 55; Latin Club, ’52, 53; Home-Room Representative, 52; May Court, 754, 55; Junior Class Secretary, ’54; Variety Show, 54, 755; Senior Play, ’55; Class Night, 55. 16 }e