Bedford High School - Peaks Yearbook (Bedford, VA)

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Class History Twelve years had almost gone by, but there were still a few days left in which L. D. Lynch could sleep in government class. One day after class he shared a very interesting dream with me. Apparently a beautiful fairy had come along and offered L. D. a ride on her magic carpet. Soon he began to realize that he was visiting points of interest in the past life of his classmates. Vaguely he could see Liberty Academy. Next he was able to recognize Louise Fizer, Shirley Noell, and Mary Lois Hardy—but why were they crying? ‘The fairy guide explained that it was their first day of school, and they were afraid they would never find the right bus to take them home again. With a whiz, the magic carpet was descending to Bedford Elementary School. Dallas Pinion was making his theatrical debut as Mr. Santa Claus. The next stop was in Miss Bessie Coppedge’s third grade. Thelma Edwards had just given Elizabeth Burks an unusual kind of shampoo—one with a big juicy tomato. “Hold on,” cautioned the fairy, ‘for your next destination will be Natural Bridge.”? What’s the excitement? Oh, Diane Breeman has just been pulled froma creek. Wasn’t it just like the fourth grade class—always attempting to do something unusual? Within a few magic moments, the carpet was hovering over Charlottesville. Below could be seen the fifth graders of Liberty Academy, carefully examining Monticello and other points of interest. Once again the magic carpet had to be directed for trips in opposite directions. The seventh graders at B. E. S. wanted to get a glimpse of the underground world, so they visited Dixie Caverns; whereas the students at L. A. visited local points of importance in an effort to understand their com- munity better. As a highlight of elementary school days, the students were presented diplomas at a graduation ceremony held at each school. From that point on the Class of 1955 was to be viewed as one. Everyone made a colorful start into high school, as the result of the traditional initiation involving lipstick-smeared faces. The magic carpet made a quick stop at the Latin Club The freshman slaves were kept busy serving the upperclassmen and placing traditional ivy wreathes on the guests’ heads. Banquet. It was somewhat difficult for the magic carpet to keep up with all the sophomore biology students on their field trips, but the usual shrieking and screams of fear which accompany nature trips were present at these also. However, Mrs. Thaxton was always there to calm the students, just as she has done during all their high school years. The next stop was at the French Club play directed by one of the Class of ’55’s favorite teachers—Mr. Norman Wein- tf cat 19 stein. Betty Ray Lazenby cheered the hero on as she has done in so many real sports events. At last it was time for the magic carpet to take its final flight. It was time to take a brief trip over the highlights of the Senior Year. “Holy haystack!” gasped L. D. “What could that weird monster be?”” What a surprise! It was our own Linda Boyer playing Cornelia Otis Skinner with a severe case of measles in the Senior Play, ‘Our Hearts Were Young and Gay.” This time all the class members would have liked to be on the magic carpet with L. D., since his destination was New York City. There was entertainment for everyone present when Doris Crawford wasn’t prepared for the jerk common to subways. In addition to all the gaiety to be encountered in the Gi the hotel offered an opportunity for much fun and acquaintance making. Apparently a couple of the girls were practicing their tumbling down one of the corridors; however, one of them didn’t make such a successful landing. Over the colorful festivities of May Day, Helen Nance reigned as queen, a treasured senior privilege. Another main event of that day was the banquet given jointly for the Seniors by their churches. A glimpse into the Legion Hall showed the Seniors having a wonderful time dancing and enjoying refreshments at the parties given by Lyle’s and Green’s Drug Stores, Fink’s Jewelry Store, Piedmont Store, and Fredrick’s Florist. The major social event of the year was the beautiful Prom given the Seniors by the Junior Class. The final stop of the trip was made at Fairyland’s Hall of Fame. ‘There were numerous trophies, awards, and certifi- cates, which had been won by various members of the Class of °55. The following were included in the exhibition: Journal- ism Medals won by Janie Garraghty, Anne Denton, and Thelma Edwards; Homemaking Medal won by Anne Denton; Selection for Girls’ and Boys’ State won by Mary Lois Hardy and Ray Overstreet; Scholarship for Blue Ridge Tri-Hi-Y Camp won by Janie Garraghty; Science Fair hcnorable mention won by Elizabeth Burks and Dallas Pinion; Girls’ Basketball Co-Captains—Peggy Hopkins and Helen Nance; Boys’ Basketball Captain Jimmy Marsh: Basketball High Scorers—Betty Ray Lazenby and Jimmy Marsh; State Track Mile Award won by William Eubank; watch won by Jimmy Marsh for football achievement; title of Miss Bedford High School won by Nancy Johnson; U. D. C. Essay Award and State D. A. R. Good Citizenship Award won by Elizabeth Burks. The honor of valedictorian was received by Elizabeth Burks and that of salutatorian by Anne Denton. Perhaps if the bell had not interrupted his dream, L. D., would have viewed the activities of Class Night and finally of his happy classmates receiving their diplomas as they went forward in caps and gowns for that long-awaited moment of graduation. Historian Thelma Edwards lo.

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Senior Class Night Banquet INES 29s10 55 0408 aalva. BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA CEASSANIGH l-ORFICERS Jim MARSHY 5 2055 es: cat Sec ot Aa et ne Se eee te en Toastmaster THELMA EDWARDS. iva cnt oe ee ee Historian HEvEn NANCE; Si icly Yah coc bbc ote Re ott es eras ea Prophecy ANNE JOHNSON J R Wh yal. ee Impersonators Ray OVERSTREET | Doris CRAWFORD | Dine foes oka eRe AR Eves hee ae seed eee Giftorians Louis Fizer.e: 2 cekiesn ccqetee tae ee Joe ee Testator JOANNE? BURNETTE yp eee nets ree ee or Author of Class Song Janie GARRAGH TY: | Sis on ee ce Class Poet MENU Tomato Juice Turkey Gravy Dressing Parsley Potatoes Frosted Limas Fruit Salad Relishes Cranberry Sauce Buttered Rolls Iced Tea Strawberry Shortcake The 1955 Senior Banquet was held in the high school cafeteria, and was pre- pared by Mrs. F. M. Gibbs and Mrs. Glenn Ramsey. Class president Jim Marsh capably acted as toastmaster. The Seniors had as their guests for the evening Principal Borden and the teachers, with their wives and husbands, and the class mascots with their parents. Following the banquet and the ceremonies of the evening, Principal Borden entertained all those present with a party in the school gym.

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Class Will and Testament We, the graduating class of 1955, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament wherein we make these final bequests to the students and faculty of Bedford High School. To the faculty, which has so patiently instructed us through the years, we leave our deepest love and respect. To Mr. Borden, our principal, we bequeath our wholehearted admiration and appreciation for the help he has given us in solving the problems that we have faced during our school life. To the student body as a whole, we leave the high standards of citizenship, sportsmanship, and scholarship which we have strived to maintain during our high school days. To the class of ’56 we bequeath the following items: 1. The honor of wearing caps and gowns next June. 2. The glory of appearing in the senior play. 3. Our two senior home rooms, 22 and 25, which we shall fore hold sacred in our memory. 4. Our admiration of Shakespeare, along with our extraordinary gift for interpreting him properly. 5. Our seats in assembly, of which we are so proud. 6. The tremendous task of making enough money to go on a senior trip. We also make the following individual bequests: I, Elizabeth Burks, do leave my scholarly abilities to whomever may attain them. I, Jimmy Marsh, do wish to leave my title of “ Most Conceited” to Bill Dooley, hoping he will pass it on to whomever may deserve it. I, Ray Overstreet, leave my great Latin vocabulary to Andrew Hudson. I, Anne Denton, with Eugene Ryder’s permission, leave our title of ‘‘ Biggest Case” to Curtiss Merritt and Barbara Simpkins. I, L. D. Lynch, leave my seat in government, where I catch up on my sleep, to anyone who needs it. I, Bill Driscoll, leave my record in track to Tom Kennedy. My physique I leave to Ippy Johnson. I, Phyllis Saferight, do leave my title of ‘Quietest” to Gail Pollard. I, Betty Ray Lazenby, leave my athletic ability to Sue Nance. I, Betty Ruth Bowling, do bequeath my forgetfulness to Peggy Wood. I, Mary Lois Hardy, leave my culinary arts to Ann Snead. I, Linda Boyer, leave my musical talents to Louise Vaughan. I, William Eubank, do will my ability to moan and groan over assignments to Jimmy Hopkins. We, the class of ’55, declare the above to be our last will and testament and do hereby afhx our names to it. Testator LoutsE FizER