Bedford High School - Peaks Yearbook (Bedford, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 122 of the 1959 volume:

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Siow: a weg a Ate DV he Sede; — —=- - OAS OR, Twenty-ninth Volume Bedford High School Bedford, Virginia Miss Virginia Ruff Dedication To one who, through countless little acts of kindness, seeks to enrich the school life of every student— To one who with all seriousness tries to improve the literary tastes and reading ability of those who need her guidance and yet takes time to call to their attention interesting tidbits from the news— To one who never becomes too involved in her own affairs to assist the student in search of material for a difficult research paper— To one who has always given of her talents and of herself— To Miss Virginia Ruff, librarian, the students of Bedford High School dedicate this volume of the Peaks. ——— a Fora As the Peaks of Otter stand for age upon age, bulwarks protecting and guarding their people in the valleys below, so, in their shadow, stands Bedford High School, the symbol of Tradition, preserving the best of yesterday, and the symbol of Tomorrow, seeking an ever better future. Here we are encouraged to look backward that we might understand the being of our forefathers; here we are urged to look ahead, to delve more deeply into the problems and wonder of a new world—our world. PR EROCUCLOLVMEL AP OS swirls Swe ge do 6 PXCIUGUH SCL cl Ol meee ee es) Meats 0 cet eS Se, 2 11 UL ASSCS meee nN en Pet Waar bu ye ccs) Bg a EN 17 ECan ZA lONS mere eee ee ae Me! ate te 4] PALO. ICS een emneP er REMC IS en alin ara eh. Sha xs sada os 57 | SA RTEDWEES 2.5, aoa. Geico SAREE aoe 67 PRIVOLCISCITICNIL SAM eMC ete reo, crea a ead. 85 : 2 touch of ‘ RROW i ze | PF A PRS OnOBOAODOBaaE ; MERITORIOUS AWARD OER oe iX LEOCe ee ee, ; URAC eas TD heviigl the Yours The old tower atop the building stands silent. Yet to those who know it well, it shouts of the glories of former years and the opportunities of the present day. The crown- ing of a Homecoming queen, the bowing and scraping of the Latin Club neophytes on Slave Day, the ringing of the doorbell on the night of the Junior-Senior Prom—these are mo ments that have lived on for every Bedford High School graduate. There are memories, also, of parallel as- signments, and term papers, and long hours of homework. There are memories of the satisfaction that comes from participating in a class discussion and the realization that a subject has been well learned. This emphasis on high standards of scholarship and the dignity of honest effort has, throughout the years, set the tone for life at Bedford High School. And just as it fostered the students of the past, so it fosters the students of today. - - Grd Sato G- OPPLOLV OCD With the dawn of each new day, the students of Bedford High School extend a hand to grasp the opportunities that await them, the promises of a golden Tomorrow. The freshman who discusses his vocational possibilities with the guid- ance director, the home economics student who completes to her own satisfaction another project, the Music Class. that listens critically to its own recording— these and many others are living today in preparation for a better future. 4 ee 4 ‘a Rl = Sitter ' Do Sihe Students As we approach the conclusion of our school year for nineteen hundred and fifty-nine, the faculty and I would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to the members of the student body for the cooperation, school spirit, and sense of responsibility reflected in the many school activities, both acad- emic and extra-curricular, which you have undertaken. We hope that this has been a truly successful year for each of you and that you have acquired the qualities which are neces- sary for success whether you go on to college, enter a vocation, or continue your high school education. Sincerely yours, William N. Lee Principal 12 MISS VIRGINIA BOAN B, A., M. Ed. Randolph-Macon Woman’s College University of Virginia Instructor in Latin and Mathematics MR. G. KE. BUCK B. A. Lynchburg College Instructor in Social Studies MR. E. M. GALLAHER B. A. Lynchburg College Principal of Elementary School Instructor of Social Studies in High School MRS. KATHERINE V. GORDON B. A. Longwood College Instructor in English aes Facully G MISS MARTHA McKEE ANDERSON Bas: Madison Collerze Commercial Instructor MISS JOSEPHINE BIBB B. A. Randolph-Macon Woman’s College Instructor in English MR. SHERILL COLEMAN B.S., M. Ed. Lynchburg College University of Virginia Instructor in Social Studies, Head Coach MISS BETTY DeWITT B. M. Ed. Madison College Instructor in Music MISS VIRGINIA RUFF Bawa Baas College of William and Mary Librarian MISS ARVENA SALYER Bee East Tennessee State College Instructor in Health and Physical Education MR. J. J. THAXTON, JR. Virginia Polytechnie Arts Instructor in Industrial Arts MRS. C. R. TITUS B.S. Radford College Instructor in Mathematics EE ee Faclly MISS CATHERINE LONG B. A. Radford College Instructor in French and Art MISS JEAN MAGANN B. A. Randolph-Macon Woman’s College Instructor in English Guidance Coordinator MR. CARL TACY Bos: Davis and Elkins College Instructor in Health and Physical Education MRS. J. J. THAXTON, JR. B. A. Randolph-Macon Woman’s College Instructor in Science MRS. HAROLD C. TURNER Bas: Madison College Instructor in Mathematics and Science ee MRS. VIOLA W. VEST MRS. ELEANOR H. 1, Se WHORLEY Longwood College Bass Instructor in Science Madison College Instructor in Home Economics Mrs. Gardner Bond, a substitute during most of the first semes- ter, helps a freshman with his English. MR. ROY E. KYLE B: S., M.A: William and Mary George Peabody for Teachers Superintendent of Bedford County Schools Mrs. Lloyd Goode, who substituted in the Mr. Lee’s “strong right arm”—Mrs. Commercial Department for two months Rosalie Nichols, his secretary. last fall, points out a typing error to a chagrined student. coer me Oe The Town School Board: (Seated) Dr. O. B. Darden, advisor, Mrs. Rosalie Nichols, clerk, Mrs. W. D. English, W. W. Berry, L. H. For- syth, W. O. Thomas, advisor, and J. T. Saunders, representative from 15 the County Board. (Standing) E. M. Gallaher and W .N. Lee. Mrs. Glenn Ramsey, supervisor of Miss Anderson (left), Mrs. Nichols, Mrs. Al Smith, school traffic offi- the lunchroom, is the most impor- and Miss Long enliven the teach- cer, keeps things moving during tant person in the school at lunch ers’ banquet held the day after ex- the 8:30 rush. , time. ams were over! yp The Guidance Committee: (Seated) Mr. Lee, Miss Magann, and Miss Boan. (Standing) Mrs. Whorley, Mrs. Titus, Mrs. Turner, Miss Anderson, Mr. Coleman, and Miss Ruff. Mrs. Vest (left) and Mrs. Thaxton Once again Mr. Gallaher, drivers’ Mrs. Gordon (left) and Miss Bibb ean find more things wrong with education teacher, takes his life search for material for the school those six-weeks’ science tests! in his hands! fore nsic meet. ee oe 1S Peer ota. Class Officers: Tommy Musgrove (left), treasurer; Tucker Oliver, president; Phillip Arrington vice- president; and Loretta Reynolds, secretary. For the Class of 1959 the past four years had been challenging. A keen competitive spirit spurred most of its members to outstanding scholastic work as well as to extremely active participation in extra-curricular activi- ties. But throughout the entire period there was a strong feeling of class unity and harmony. As they stood on the threshold of the future, the seniors eagerly sought the unlimited opportunities which lay ahead. Some turned toward college life; others took on the responsibilities of a full-time job. All were filled with a deep sense of appreciation for the foundation and inspiration they had received from their life at Bedford High School. SV he CLUOr Oleeds Colors: Blue and White Motto: Finis coronat opus. Class Mascots Beth Davis and Eddie Wilson SUIS Martha Ann Albert Carolyn Sue Anthony Phillip Terry Arrington Norma Fay Arthur Sandra Mae Arthur Ora Deane Aultice SUOLI Eleanor Melva Blankenship Carol Hortense Brown Billy Lee Bryant Norma Faye Bryant Jeanette Henrietta Burkholder Rucker Preston Burnette SUS William Alvin Childress Mary Key Claytor Arnold Lupton Coffey, Jr. Phyllis Jean Cook John Eggleston Cowlbeck Andrew Bernard Croft 2) UO7: Lillie Mae Dooley Carter Sarah Elizabeth Dooley Roy Lee Droke Louise Elizabeth Duis Earl Webster Gray Josephine Anne Hardy 22 SUOD Janice Irene Hogan Michael Anslem Hogan John Duval Hopkins Earl Hardy Johnson Jesse Clyde Key Nancy Carole Key 23 SUIS Mahlon Carlyle Kidd, Jr. Barbara Dianne Kriebel Jacqueline Lee Leftwich Patsy Layne Lindsay Gerald Francis McKeever, Jr Ivan Lewis Merritt OOF: Alan Clyde Mitchell Thomas Coleman Musgrove, Jr. Sandra Kay Noel Thomas Tucker Oliver Claudia Ann Parker Nancy Lee Parrish 25 SUI Mildred Gail Phillips Wilson Carper Prillaman, Jr. Loretta Jean Reynolds Phyllis Anne Rightmire Joseph James Saunders, III Thomas Edward Scott 26 SUOLS Lillian Jeanne Sexton Bertrand Lee Sloss, Jr. Martha Ann Smith Leonard Clark Snead Thomas Bernard Stanley Patricia Ann Thaxton 27 Susan Whitehead Thomas Payton Douglas Torrence Jane Carolyn Wilkes Gene Wayne Wood Willard Dean Wood 28 Junior OLtd5 OFFICERS Donald Morris Treasurer Betsy Stanley Vice-President Emma Overstreet . Secretary Bonnie Wright President Following in the footsteps of in extra-curricular activities. their predecessors, the juniors With class rings on their fingers have remained loyal to _ the and the memories of the Junior- noblest traditions of our school. Senior Prom in their hearts, They have contributed to every they look forward to their senior phase of school life — in the year. classroom, on the athletic field, Joyce Abbott Sneed Adams Carolyn Albert Robert Arrington Marietta Atkinson Kenneth Aultice Angie Ayers Jenny Ballard Frenchie Boone Rogers Bowyer Channing Brown Cordelia Bruce 29 30 Sand ra Denton Davis Dowdy Annie Mae Eubank Letha Fuqua Jeffrey Goggin Donald Graham Barbara Gray Sandra Hawkins Judy Heller Sue Hicks Norma Hickson Rita Holt Leroy Bumgarner Philip Burks Dickie Burnette David Cassell Shelby Collier Kenneth Craghead Irvan Daniels John Daniels C. S. Jackson Eleanor Johnson Marvin Johnson Paul Johnson William Johnson Marcella Key Buddy Kinzer Mary Alice Kinzer Cecil Layne Danny Lindsay Richard Lockard Mary Fran Lovelace Howard Milton Donald Morris Sue Murray Brenda Musgrove Herbert Nichols O. S. Noel Carolyn Orange © Emma Leigh of Overstreet 32 Arthur St. Clair Eleanor Scott Gardner Simpkins Jerry Sloss Lula Smith Betsy Stanley Doris E. Watson Doris L. Watson Marlene Weimer Barbara Wilkerson Atlee Wingfield Barbara Wood Joyce Wood Wanda Woolridge Bonnie Wright Sue Perry Clarence Phelps John Powell Johnny Powers Shirley Pugh Betty Quarles Tommy Reynolds Philip Root Cilpor: J OFFICERS Marie Musgrove Secretary Katherine Carter Treasurer Alex Rucker Vice-President Linda Sanford President The sophomores have brought a sound preparation for the to our school a pleasing combina- years that lie ahead, they have tion of intellectual zeal and an enterd into school life with un- air of gaity. Intent upon gaining bounded enthusiasm. Sue Agee Wayne Agee Albert Bascelli Franklin Boone Janice Bowling Cynthia Boyer Margaret E. Buck Donnie Bush Katherine Carter Mike Cassidy Pamela Cobb John Cocke 22 34 Kay Fisher Kenneth Gibbs Pat Goode Pat Gordon Anne Hayes Gail Hensley Ethel Hogan Doris Holdren James Johnson Phillip Johnson — Elwood Karnes Carolyn Key Joyce Krantz Mary Latimer Karl Mitchell Marie Musgrove Barbara Coleman Patsy Cook Virginia Coughenour Tommy Craighead Brenda Creasy Bruce Creasy Fred Croft Jane Cunningham Jane Dillard Ann Duncan Gail Duncan Sandra Edwards Ronnie Obenchain Carol Oglesby Patsy Owens Bobby Parker Danny Parker Nancy Powell Tucker Powers Nancy Quarles Alex Rucker Linda Sanford Glynis Saunders Carolyn Smith Harry Smith Barbara Stanley Ann Taylor Kirk Thompson Vincient Toms Ann Turner Shirley Underwood Buddy Updike Helen Watson Douglas Wilson John Wingfield Dan Witt Gloria Witt Billy Wood Cecil Wood 36 The freshman year at Bedford High is a broadening one, for it is at that time that students from two schools merge into one. The freshmen this year have adapted themselves to the tra- Phillip Arthur Marsha Binger Carolyn Boitnott Carolyn Bowles Janet Bowyer Darlene Bradley John Burks Susan Burks Erle Byerle Mary L. Carter Raymond Case Becky Chaffin Judy Chafin Earl Childers Gloria Collier Tommy Collins Phyllis Croft Buddy Crumpacker Rebecca Crumpacker Eldo Daniels oc sferuure Oleadd OFFICERS Judy Scott Secretary Erle Byerle President _ Buddy Crumpacker Treasurer David Goode Vice-President ditions of our school and at the same time have looked to the future as they have planned, under careful guidance, the courses they expect to follow. 5 ee ee Martha Dean Linda Dooley Lewis Eubank Sylvia Farley Linda Fifer Wayne Fitzgerald Caroll Foster Doug Garrett David Goode Max Hale Carrington Harlow Opal Hensley Alicia Hicks Paul Holland Billy Hopkins Lawrence Horne Betty Hurt Ellen Hylton Clara Inge Michael Jacobs Brenda Johnson Eleanor Johnson Joyce Johnson Junior Kendrick Gerald Key Daniel Landis Preston Layne Janet Lindsay Bobby Markham Mary Frances 37 Michael 38 Jerry Prillaman Judy Pugh William Rucker Billie Saferight Susan Schwab Douglas Scott Jimmie Lee Scott Judy Scott Kenneth Slusher Hazel Smith David Stanley Roger Stanley Wayne Stanley Judy Strawn Patricia St. Clair Lena Strickler John Thornton Dianne Tomlin Elbert Watson Nancy Watson Ralph Welch Pauline Wilson Allen Witt Evelyn Witt Bennie Wolford Douglas Moses Barbara Nichols Carolyn Overstreet Leonard Overstreet Mary J. Overstreet Ronnie Overstreet Douglas Padgett Gail Panter Donna Parker Shirley Parker Eighth Cradle f OFFICERS | Michael Adams Secretary John Dudek Vice-President Cecelia Barton President Rodney Goggin Treasurer Surrounded by an aura of re- at hand, whether trimming the search and intentness, the busy tree for their Christmas party or eighth graders have _ bustled exploring the wonders of the through their first year of high solar system, they have experi- school life. Tradition has been enced the satisfaction of work- as new to them as tomorrow is ing as a group. to all of us; but whatever the job Charles Abbott Michael Adams James Agee Dorothy Aldridge Donna Arthur Kenneth Balliet Cecelia Barton Robert Beard William Berry Wayne Bowling Jill Bowyer Ben Brown Dorothy Carter Walter Carter Jerry Chesson Alice Coleman Linda Craghead Dennis Cundiff Darrol Davis 39 Wayland Denton Frank Draper John Dudek Rodney Goggin Cecelia Goode Georgia Haley Marcia Hicks Jean Johnson Robert Johnson David Leach Bruce Mayhew Ann Morgan Robert Owen James Owens Mary Owens Jimmy Sandidge Cindy Saunders Danny Scott Pamelia Scott Philip Sloss Lois Spradlin Carol Stephens Mary F. Thaxton Donald Thomas Sue Walker Carolyn Wheeler Donna Wooldrige Andy Yowell Donnie Zimmerman (Seated) Erle Byerle, Louise Duis, Martha Smith, Mr. Lee, Tucker Oliver, Bonnie Wright, Cecelia Barton, Martha Dean, Alice Coleman, Nancy Watson. (Standing) Brenda Creasy, Glynnis Saunders, Linda Sanford, Bobby Parker, Phillip Burks, Kenneth Craghead, John Burks, Bill Rucker, Bruce Meyhew. Staderet Council The student body of Bedford High School speaks through its Student Council. Made up of class presidents and elected repre- sentatives from each home room, it serves as a liason between the student body and the administration and assists in carrying out the policies of the school. Members of the Council promoted the United Fund drive this year and conducted a vigorous cam- paign which was declared successful. Late‘ in the year they assisted in the sale of an- nuals. Whatever the project, whatever the task, the services of the Student Council are always available. Committee The Student Citizenship Committee, com- posed of an appointed representative from each class, assumes the task each year of awarding monograms whose record measures up to the standards set by the Committee. In addition, the Com- mittee prepared the school calendar. Mem- bers of the group this year were Martha Ann Smith, to the graduates chairman, Philip Burks, Glynnis Saunders, and Bill Rucker. The sponsors were Miss Boan, Mrs. Titus, and Miss Ander- son. 42 Front: Willard Wood, Channing Brown, Alan Mitchell, and Patsy Thaxton. Second row: Betsv Stanley, Wanda Wooldrige, Marv F. Lovelace, Doug Torrence, Doris Watson, Michael Hogan, Bonnie Wright, and Barbara Wilkerson. Third row: Lupton Coffey, Lula Smith, Philip Burks, Loretta Reynolds, Martha Smith, Carolyn Wilkes, Jeanette Burkholder, Letha Fuqua, Cordelia Bruce, Phyllis Rightmire, and Jesse Key. Absent: Donnie Graham, Tom Musgrove, Carolyn Albert, Louise Duis, Eleanor Johnson, Jackie Leftwich, Patsy Lindsay, Carolyn Orange, Emma Overstreet, Sue Perry, Philip Root. Bata Cll The students of Bedford High School have always been encouraged to develop their scholastic ability to the fullest. The Beta Club is made up of individuals who have taken sig- nificant strides toward this goal, in that they have made at least a B average. This year twenty-two new members were tapped in a special Beta Club assembly and thus notified that they had been admitted to the organization. 2 g Nadi ut Philip Burks (left), treasurer; Alan Mitchell, secretary; Mrs. Titus, sponsor; Patsy Lindsay, president; Patsy Thax- ton, vice-president. New members Janice Bowling, Barbara Stanley, Gail Duncan, Kay Fisher, Anne Hayes, Margaret Buck, Glynis Saunders, Joyce Abbott, Rita Holt. Bobby Parker, Ethel Hogan, Katherine Carter, Marie Musgrove, Bill; Wood, Wayne Agee, Ann Turner, Danny Parker, Pat Goode, Donald Morris, and Kirk Thompson gather on the lawn with their sponsor, Mrs. Turner. Absent: Linda Sanford. me} Gene Wood, business manager, Tommy Mus- grove, assistant editor, and Louise Duis, editor- in-chief, consult Mrs. Turner, their sponsor about a layout problem. Butch Cowlbeck and Martha Smith, adver- tising managers, and Rucker Burnette, circu- lation manager, leave for near-by Lynchburg to solicit ads. From left: Sectional editors Patsy Thax- ton, Jackie Leftwich, Doug Torrence, Ca- rolyn Anthony, Lo- retta Reynolds, and Letha Fuqua com- pare notes as the deadline nears. Photographers Jo Anne Hardy, Alan Mitchell, and Lupton Coffey discover a new angle for a pic- ture of the school. Deanne Aultice, Mi- chael Hogan, Wil- liam Childress, and Eleanor Blanken- ship, members of the art staff, design the title page. This yvear at BHS another Peaks was published In teal sense, the product of its twenty- eight predecessors. How many editors of past years must have sighed at mountains of copy to be written! How many advisors must have become exasperated with for- getful staffers! How many busi- ness managers must have been discouraged by a lack.of ads! But even though this year’s staff was hindered by similar situations, which are, after all, to be expected, they profited from the experiences of former years and felt that their annual was enriched by its lineage. Literally buzzing with ‘“busy- ness” the annual staff worked feverishly all year, cramming all- important conferences and picture- taking sessions into study halls and lunch periods. Yet somehow the ads were sold, somehow the copy was written, somehow the deadlines were met. And when the last page was finished, the staff breathed a sigh of relief and real- ized that the making of an annual had been a gratifying experience after all—and much, much fun! Editors Letha Fuqua, Wanda Wooldrige, and Patsy Thax- ton help Loretta Reynolds (second from left) exchange editor, compile her list of pervise the job. schools. Deanne Aultice (left) points out an error to Patsy Lindsay, head typ- ist, Brenda Musgrove (left) and Marcella Key, assistant typists, su- Page editors Emma Overstreet, Lula Smith, Chappy Merritt, Jo Anne Hardy, and Martha Smith mull over a lay-out problem. Siypur Sha fh The 1958-59 editions of the Otter’s Look- out have been monthly highlights for the BHS students, and every issue has been thoroughly devoured by the subscribers. But little did the casual reader realize how many, many miles of graphite, how many chewed- up fingernails went into the production of a single paper. In keeping with the standards Busy reporters—Doris Watson, Danny Parker, Sue Murray, Pat Goode, Carolyn Anthony, Mary Fran Lovelace. Standing: Bonnie Wright, Ann Turner, Sandra Denton, and Norma Hick- son. set for member newspapers by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association, the Otter’s Lookout presented concise news coverage, stimulating editorials, and delightful fea- tures. The Lookout is a self-supporting pub- lication, and an extensive campaign in the early fall boosted its circulation to an all- time high. Barbara Gray, business manager, watches Editor- in-Chief Phyllis Rightmire and Miss Long, Look- out sponsor, as they draw the dummy for the fea- ture page. H ; MW -Olul Devoted to service, the members of the Hi-Y Club carried out on a small- er scale the work of the Young Men’s Christian Association with which they were affiliated. Early in the year they, with the other BHS Hi-Y clubs, held an induction service for new members at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Later they aided in the local Heart Fund campaign and the TB bangle sale. In April they sponsored a bill in the Model General Assembly. Sneed Adams, Channing Brown, Philip Burks, Jesse Key, Johnny Powers, and Tommy Reynolds prepare the club’s bill for Model General Assembly. Phillip Root, reporter; Alan Mit- chell, secretary-treasurer; Doug Torrence, vice - president; and Chappy Merritt, chaplain (seat- ed) plan the Hi-Y induction service while President Rucker Burnette (left) and Mr. Cole- man, Hi-Y sponsor, supervise. Danny Lindsay, C. S. Jack- son, and Marshall Adams (seated), Gardner Simp- kins and Jeffrey Goggin (standing) do some deep research for the next pro- gram. Roy Droke, Mahlon Kidd, Jimmy Saunders (front), Earl Gray, Jerry McKeever, and Buddy Kinzer pose for a picture before beginning the Heart Fund cam- paign. Carolyn Wilkes, Sue Hicks, Bonnie Wright, Deanne Aultice, Chaplain, Jackie Leftwich, and Patsy Lind- say discuss passages to be read for the annual Christ- mas devotions. The Tri-Hi-Y bulletin board in the library is deco- rated by Brenda Musgrove, Sandra Denton, Phyllis Rightmire, Loretta Reynolds, Patsy Thaxton, Elea- nor Blankenship, Cordelia Bruce, Marlene Weimer, and Nancy Key. Tot-HOY Cll? | a Sue Perry, Barbara Wilkinson, Doris Watson, Nancy Parrish, Carolyn Anthony, Sandra Haw- Claudia Parker, Barbara Gray, kins, Norma Hickson, Michael Hogan, Barbara Louise Duis, Jennie Seay Ballard, Kriebel, and Betsy Stanley vote at an afternoon Jeanne Sexton, Jeanette Burkhold- meeting. Jo Anne Hardy, president, Martha Smith, er, and Joyce Wood of the mem- vice-president, and Miss Virginia Ruff, sponsor, bership committee notify members tally the votes. of a night meeting. The Tri-Hi-Y Club, composed of junior and senior girls, is a branch of the Hi-Y federation. Dedicated to service, the girls are constantly on the lookout for oppor- tunities to help their homes, school, and community. At Christmastime they placed attractive copies of blessings on the lunch- room tables and held special devotionals in the auditorium before school. In the spring they volunteered to solicit for the Heart Fund Drive. The club sent dele- gates to Model General Assembly in Rich- mond and presented a bill. LO et ve oo Ag gh eg s Wondering where the crepe paper should go are Angie Ayers, Sue Murray, Lillie Carter, Marcella Key, Wanda Wooldrige, and Mary F. Lovelace. 47 Daniel Landis, Doug Wilson, and Harry Smith, Michael Jacobs, and Jack Thornton, Karl Mitchell Bruce Creasy sold bangles to Billy Hopkins are waiting for the and James Johnson discuss a show their willingness to help program to begin. portion of the constitution to others less fortunate. be revised at the next meeting. 1 tlOr St;- The boys of the Sophomore and Freshmen Classes interested in a service club carried on the tradition at Bedford High by being ever ready and willing to assume the leadership in a young men’s Christian organization. Planning an assembly program, helping with the Christmas devotions, revising their constitution, and selling bangles for the crippled chil- dren kept this group alert and busy. The officers and sponsors of the Junior Hi-Y and the Torch-Y’s—Kappi Chi and Zeta Phi: First row—Donna Parker, Margaret Ellen Buck, Glynnis Saunders, Kappi Chi president, and Nancy Watson. Second row—Ali- cia Hicks, Anne Hayes, Zeta Phi president, and Mary J. Overstreet. Third row—Buddy Updike, Carol Ogles- by, Brenda Creasy, and Elbert Watson. Last row—Mr. Tacy, sponsor, John Bucks, Mrs. Titus, sponsor, Bobby Parker, Junior Hi-Y president, and Miss Anderson, sponsor. 7 e . 2 = ir bes pe oi 3 2 + 4 A} In learning to serve their fellowmen, the Torch-Y girls set high standards for them- selves and those younger members to follow. Through- out the year, no appointed task has been too small or none too great for this en- thusiastic group to attempt. Becoming more aware of their increasing responsibili- ties toward those about them by challenging the student body with their thoughts for the week in each room and their community service in selling TB bangles, these girls were a true asset to our school life this year. These Kappa Chi members were very successful with their bangle sale. Ther are: Margaret Buck, Donna Parker, Pam Cobb, Ann Duncan, Barbara Nichols and Gail Duncan. Judy Scott, Susan Burks, Carol Oglesby, Nancy Quarles, Ellen Hyl- ton, and Alicia Hicks pose for a picture after completing their bul- letin for the week. tron - Dre-Fl — ZETA PHI AND KAPPA CHI Members of Zeta Phi — Karen Crawford, Linda Sanford, Pat Gor- don, Ann Turner, Bonnie Landrus, Pat Goode and Sylvia Farley or- ganize to sell bangles. Planning the thought for the week are Martha Dean, Janet Lind- say, Mary F. Michael, Sue Agee, Marie Mus- grove and Danny Parker. THOUGHT ror rae WEEK : MisT ce 2 wk be tte. Tt iN ADE iF CHRIST 15 KEPT Ou) J F. H. A. officers, in the midst of planning their assembly program, pause a moment in their deliberation. Standing, from left: Helen Watson, reporter; Mrs. Whorley, sponsor; Emma Overstreet, District Federation pres- ident; Annie Eubank, pianist. Seated, from left: Lula Smith, president; Doris L. Wat- son, vice-president; Letha Fuqua, secretary; Anne Taylor, parliamentarian; and Sandra Noel, treasurer. Seated, from left: Joyce Abbot, Ca- rolyn Overstreet, Linda Fifer, and Phyllis Croft put the finishing touches on Valentine favors for the Elks Home. Standing, from left: Joyce Krantz, Ernestine Taylor, Nancy Powell. and Janet Bowyer examine a finished product. Guture Stomeanidhrs f Smoica F. H. A. members look constantly toward tomorrow—toward a well-managed home, toward a happy family. The Bedford Chapter is affiliated with a national organization of future homemakers, and early in the year Emma Leigh Overstreet was elected district president. In the spring F. H. A. members gave a style show in assemblv and modelled the clothes they had made. The girls have not confined themselves to school activities, however. They made favors for the Christ- mas dinner trays at the Bedford County Memorial Hospital, and they made Valentine favors for the Elks National Home. From left: Carolyn Smith, Kay Fisher, Mary Alice Kinzer, Janice Bowling, Barbara Stanley, Rita Holt, Hazel Smith. and Norma Bryant plan the program for their next meeting. Standing. from left: Shirley Pugh, Patsy Owens, Carolyn Key. Virginia Coughenour, and Jane Dil- lard sample Becky Chaffin’s cookies almost be- fore she and Shirley Underwood can take them out of the oven! 50 Using an oscilloscope, members of the Electronics Committee check the operation of a radio set. Kneeling: Doug Garrett, Wilson Prillaman, and Tom Musgrove, secretary. Standing: Donnie Graham, president, O. S. Noel, Dickie Burnette, and Bobby Arrington. “We’ve finally learned how to thread this thing!” Kenneth Slusher, Ronnie Obenchain, Howard Mil- ton, and Jerry Prillaman, members of the Pho- tography Committee, are shown with SOS spon- sor, Mrs. J. J. Thaxton. Kirk Thompson and David Cassell, of the Chem- istry Committee, turn to ask a question of Mrs. Thaxton. Di One of the newer organizations at Bed- ford High School, the SOS Club soon found itself in the thick of activity. Early in the year, the club was affiliated with both the Science Clubs of America and the Junior Academy of Science. Members of the SOS Club were divided, according to their inter- ests, into five groups: nuclear physics, elec- tronics, chemistry, photography, and wild- life and conservation. At one meeting Wil- liam Shields, Bedford County game warden, spoke to the members and their guests, members of the other BHS boys’ clubs. On another occasion the club presented John E. Mungenast, sales engineer at General Elec- tric, Lynchburg, who spoke on rockets at an assembly program. Still later the mem- bers presented, at an evening meeting open to the public, Edgar Dewell, of the research staff of Babock-Wilcox, Lynchburg, who spoke of the uses of atomic energy. The boys also sponsored a Sportsman’s Contest to determine by means of tests the best sportsman in the high school. Studying the operation of a jet en- gine are (Kneeling) Tommy Stanley, Tucker Oliver, Butch Cowlbeck; (standing) Larry Horne, William Chil- dress, Lupton Coffey, and Carring- ton Harlow. Officers of the Latin Club make final preparations for the play. From left: Doris E. Watson, quaestor; Louise Duis, consul; Phillip Burks, augur; Loretta Reynolds, consul; Bill Rucker, tribune; and Pat Goode, scribe. The life of a Latin student at Bedford High School has always been considerably enlivened by membership in the Latin Club. A Roman banquet was one of the highlights of the Club activities this vear. Resplendent toga-clad guests (old members) were served by tunic-clad slaves (first-year students), and a holiday spirit prevailed throughout the evening. The first-year students had Second-year students revel with vine leaves in their hair. A Roman menu delights the appetite! been initiated into the Club earlier through the traditional Slave Day antics, climaxed this year by a chariot race in the school parking lot. Each class was responsible for one of the regular club programs throughout the year. In April, under the direction of the sponsor, Miss Boan, the entire group presented a play written in Latin by the students themselves. Miss Boan is surrounded by admirers in her Forum! Anne Hayes and Cynthia Boyer (seated), Nancy Jo Hardy and Jesse Key experiment with the tape Key, Cordelia Bruce, C. S. Jackson, and Norma Hick- recorder while Jackie Leftwich and Letha Fuqua, son. secretary, practice their verbs. Under the sponsorship of Miss Long, the Palace Hotel, at which the group was ad- French Club had an active year. Regular dressed by Mrs. Sid Rothe, a native of night meetings were held once a month in France, who spoke on life in France today. the member’s homes; and one of the most At Christmas time the Club held a carol- memorable gatherings was a banquet at the ing party and in the spring, a picnic. Joyce Wood, Richard Graves, Betsy Stanley, } Sandra Denton, and Wanda Wooldrige take a break in their French conversation lesson. Letha Fuqua, president, Carolyn Anthony (seat- ed), Lula Smith, and Rucker Burnette, vice-pres- ident, stop to hear their own French conversa- tion on the recorder. Glee Cll? The members of the Glee Club added both dignity and color to many a program at Bedford High School this year. Singing for assembly programs, radio programs, teachers’ meetings, the Easter Sunrise Service, and Com- mencement, they served the school and the community. They worked steadily throughout the year, practicing every week to build a comfortable repertoire. The Glee Club was represented at All State Chorus West, held at Bluefield, Virginia, in February, by Cordelia Bruce, a soprano; and she was chosen alternate soprano for the com- bined State Chorus for her work there. Front: Joyce Wood, Brenda Musgrove, Rita Holt, Judy Chafin, Sandra Hawkins, Wanda Wooldrige, Betsy Stanley, Cecil Layne, Ann Turner, Susan Burks, Annie M. Eubank, Jo Anne Hardy, Nancy Watson, Nancy Quarles, Nancy Parrish. Second Row: Mary Claytor, Deanne Aultice, Mary F. Love- lace, Angie Ayers, Patsy Thaxton. Letha Fuqua, Pat Gordon, Cordelia Bruce, Barbara Nichols, Sue Agee, Carolyn Anthony, Sue Thomas, Donna Parker, Pat Goode, Martha Dean, Marcella Key, Sue Perry, Sampling new music for the larger group are Miss DeWitt, director; Rucker Burnette, presi- dnt; Mahlon Kidd and Wanda Wooldridge, librar- ians; Carolyn Anthony, secretary; Chappy Mer- ritt, vice-president; and Louise Duis, accom- panist. Phyllis Rightmire, Loretta Reynolds. Third Row: Janice Hogan, Martha Albert, Jackie Leftwich, Bar- bara Wood, Alicia Hicks, Mahlon Kidd, Alan Mit- chell, Patsy Lindsay. Norma Hickson. Barbara Wil- kerson, Betty Quarles, Mary A. Kinzer, Doris E. Watson, accompanist, Michael Hogan, Pam Cobb, Martha Ann Smith. Back: Marshall Adams, Karl Mitchell, Lupton Coffey, Chappy Merritt, Danny Lindsay, Doug Torrence, Rucker Burnette. Miss Betty DeWitt, director; Louise Duis, accompanist. | Ppsoctatiore Still for a moment, the lively mem- bers of the G. A. A. awaited the click of the camera. This club was com- posed of girls interested in organized recreation and the ideals of sports- manship. One of their most enjoyable activities this year was an over-night camping trip. The girls also held a skating party for themselves and their dates. Officers this year were Phyllis Cook, president; Mary Nell Claytor, vice president; Carolyn Orange, secretary; Ethel Hogan, treasurer; and Barbara Wood, chap- lain. Front: Ethel Hogan, Carolyn Orange, Phyllis Cook , Katherine Carter, Evelyn Witt, Eleanor M. Johnson, Betty Quarles, Rosemary McGhee, Sandra Arthur, Cecil Layne, Shelby Col- her, Carolyn Albert, Eleanor Scott, Martha Albert, Eleanor Johnson, Barbara Coleman, Gail Hensley, Fay Arthur, Becky Crumpacker, Betty Hurt, Gail Phillips, Susan Schwab, Shir- ley Parker, Emma Wilson, Pauline Wilson, Opal Hensley, Judy Chafin, Miss Arvena Salyer, sponsor, Carolyn Bowles, Dianne Tomlin, Caroll Foster, Mary Carter, Janice Hogan, Patsy Cook, Sandra Edwards. Front: Johnny Daniels, Eldo Daniels, Hervey Daniels, Mike Cassidy, Mr. Buck, sponsor, — me Wayne Fitzgerald, Junior Kendrick, Preston “ Layne, Donny Bush, Jimmy Scott, Kenneth $ Gibbs, Erle Byerle, Davis Dowdy, Leroy Bumgarner, Tucker, Powers, Billy Scott, Wayne Agee, Gerald Key, Kenneth Aultice, Herbert Nichols, Lewis Eubank, Doug Moses, Billy Johnson, Clarence Phelps. Most of the boys in the Sportsman Club are ardent hunters and fisher- men, and all are interested in the development of amateur sports. At meetings this year the members dis- cussed good sporting practices and saw filmstrips of hunting and fish- ing methods. ch he con -e In whi Seen dam Dabo ees Studj rott finishes 4 ; ia Thomas et and cherry wood metal-cutting lathe Billy Wood (left), Wayne Agee, and Raymond Adams master the techniques of planing. Each year the members of the Hobby Club choose a field in which to concen- trate their efforts, and this year the boys decided upon advanced woodworking. Un- der the watchful eye of their sponsor, Mr. Thaxton, they turned out lamps, book shelves, and night stands. Other members studied tool-making, welding, and rocket- ye Left (front to back): Raymond Case, Elwood Karnes, Billy Bryant, Bill Rucker. Center: Rich- ard Lockard, Mr. Thaxton, sponsor, Bertrand Sloss. Right (front to back): Doug Scott, Ray- mond Adams, Billy Wood, Buddy Crumpacker. 56 Co-captain Co-captain Rucker Burnette Doug Torrence UN Jooltull True to the tradition of Bedford High, football brought out large crowds cf cheer- ing fans for each game. With Mr. Sherrill Coleman as the very able head coach, the Otters fought hard and made much progress during the season. Co-captains Doug Tor- rence and Rucker Burnette, the only seniors on our team, set a good example for the squad with their fighting spirit and out- standing skill. he ob Tommy Reynolds Bedford 0. Bedford 0. Bedford 0.. Bedford 19. Bedford 24. Bedford 0.. Bedford 12. Bedford 6. Bedford 138. Bedford 0. Channing Brown Ronnie Obenchain 1958-1959 Schedule ee ..- LexingtoneZ . William Byrd 12 Franklin County 7 ... Brookville 6 Drewry Mason 7 ... Blacksburg 7 Christiansburg 25 eared) see DASSebteZo oe Marmvillegad Peo ee Ub Neos Backfield—Rucker Burnette, Bobby Parker, Channing Brown, Doug Torrence, and Mike Cassidy. Linemen— Harry Smith, Buddy Kinzer, Gardner Simpkins, Ronnie Obenchain, Tommy Reynolds, Jeffrey Goggin, and Bruce Creasy. Mike Cassidy Bruce Creasy Harry Smith Danny Lindsay Leonard Overstreet Bobby Parker Jeffrey Goggin Buddy Kinzer Torrence scores against Brookville Head Coach Mr. Coleman, Assistant Burnette goes into action. Coaches Mr. Tacy and Mr. Buck. Rucker goes after rebound in Fieldale game. Front Row—Co-captain Rucker Burnette, Coach Dick Tacy, Co-captain Doug Torrence. Back Row—Bobby Par- ker, Mike Cassidy, Phillip Burks, John Burks, Jerry Sloss, Jeffrey Goggin, Chappy Merritt, Erle Byerle, Dan- (Wears ny Lindsay, Channing Brown. The Bedford Otters of 1958-59 showed great im- provement over last year’s squad. Even though their record of nine wins and eight losses does not, at first glance, seem very impressive, there were sev- eral games in the loss column which could have gone either way. The Otters may have lacked height this year, but they made up for it with their speed and aggressive- ness. When the season ended there were four boys on the squad who averaged in double figures. Possibly the nwost exciting moment of the whole season came when the team won a place in the Dis- trict VI play-offs. This year marked the first time a Bedford High group has participated in the tour- nament. The Otters lost their first game, but at least they bowed to Martinsville, last year’s State Group II champions. .. SCHEDULE.... Bedford — 78 Bedford — 65 Bedfsrd — 81 Bedford — 54 Bedford — 59 Bedford — 60 Bedford — 53 Bedford — 66 Bedford — 83 Bedford — 62 Bedford — 58 Bedford — 50 Bedford — 60 Bedford — 60 Bedford — 63 Bedford — 73 Bedford — 53 Doug scores two against Fieldale. RT ote ere ae Amherst — 40 pt een William Byrd — 51 Le cotind-e MENTOR Pembroke — 51 Ue scemanewntens William Byrd — 61 ae mene ores et Pearisburg — 69 Bestia ss wns Cave Spring — 61 Pad ee ae eR Franklin — 62 as aa ak: Brookville — 53 NOR aerate Cave Spring — 65 FE REPL eR a Paice bi Floyd — 70 Se eG ee Pembroke — 42 Re aa AEE TS Amherst — 380 e reeecha tna Waly Be Franklin — 63 Re aera Cor Pearisburg — 64 5) alah ncuecana towers gmee Floyd — 48 RE Sraree erin bn 5 Fieldale — 65 ES PREL OLSard er etic Fieldale — 65 Coach Tacy instructs the co-cap- tains. Danny Lin - Guar Front row—Ethel Hogan, Eleanor Scott, Brenda Creasy, Marcella Key, Lula Smith. Deanne Aultice, Emma Lee Overstreet, Danny Parker, Doris Watson, Brenda Musgrove. Back row—Ann Turner (Score Keeper), Sandra Edwards, Marie Musgrov2, Sylvia Farley, Sue Perry, Barbara Wood, Mary Fran Lovelace, Mary Alice Kinzer, Sue Agee (Manager), Pat Goode, Miss Salyer, Coach. The Otterettes finished the 1959 basket- ball season with an impressive record of 6 wins and 3 defeats against District Six com- petition. The Otterettes were coached by the physical education instructor, Miss Salyer, and led by Co-captains Deanne Aultice and Lula Smith. With most of last year’s start- ing sextet back, fine team work, and de- termination, our team was victorious in the last five encounters. Top scoring honors went to Emma Leigh Overstreet followed by Co- captain Deanne Aultice. Emma makes two points for Bedford. Bedford Bedford Bedford Bedford Bedford Bedford Bedford Bedford Bedford Bedford Danny Parker makes the catch, SCHEDULE Ui eerie Eee Moneta Le ee ae Drewry-Mason AG Sik ee eae ea Franklin D2, Ae a ais eee Seer Floyd 2A Ren ie ee ee Drewry-Mason 64 Ee Floyd OD.a i at ee ee Franklin BQ ais eee ee ee Fieldale AA) Bey et eee Fieldale BL Sec eee Alumnae Otterettes on the move! 41 Front: Kenny Aultice, Channing Brown, Danny Lindsay, Johnny Powers, Rucker Burnette (Co-captain). Second row: Clarence Phelps, Chappy Merritt (Co-captain), Atlee Wingfield, Ronnie Obenchain, Carrington Harlow, Tommy Reynolds. Third row: Ronnie Overstreet, Jeffrey Goggin, Jerry Sloss, Erle Byerle, Mr. Tacy, coach. Fourth row: Jack Thornton, Earl Childers, Buddy Kinzer and Frank Draper, managers. Loasball Rebuilding and more rebuilding seemed to be the theme of all major sports at Bedford High this year. The baseball team was no ex- ception with only four veterans returning from last year’s squad—Co-Captain Rucker Burnette, Atlee Wingfield, Jerry Sloss, and Tommy Reynolds. | Hope for a successful season was well nal. Coach Tacy lays down the law. Co-captain Burnette watches for the sig- Co-captain Merritt gets the ball at first. justified after the Otters opened the 1959 season with a sparkling 3-0 shutout of the Christiansburg Demons. Throughout the re- mainder of the season the boys gained val- uable experience, as well as wracking up a good record. Coach Tracy looked toward to- morrow with an optimistic eye as the year drew to a close. Out at third! Ist row—Elbert Watson, Danny Lindsay, Kenneth Gibbs, Bernard Croft, Jeffrey Goggin, Ronnie Obenchain, Harry Smith, C. S. Jackson, Bobby Parker. 2nd row—Snead Adams, John Bowyer, Kirk Thompson, Lupton Coffey, Phillip Burks, Doug Moses, Johnny Powers, Rucker Burnette, Bobby Markham. 3rd row—John Burks, Larry Horne, Channing Brown, Gardner Simpkins, Tommy Reynolds, Buddy Kinzer, Wayne Agee, Junior Kendrick. 4th row—Coach Sheril] Coleman, Alex Rucker, Johnny Powell, Tucker Powers, Fred Croft, Jack Thornton, James Johnson. Track increased in popularity at Bedford High School during the past two years, with this year’s team composed chiefly of sophomores and juniors. In a tri-school meet this spring, with Bedford, Cave Springs, and Franklin County participating, the Otters stole the meet, taking 85! points out of a possible 148. In their next meet they placed second and throughout the rest of the season continued to make a good showing. rack | On your mark! Gangway! Distance men Ready for Action Burnette in form C. 8S. Jackson in a sprint 64 In contrast with the fighting, steamed-up ball plavers, the crisp cheerleaders in their red and white uniforms added zest to every game throughout the winter. For the first time at B. H. S. the same ten-member squad cheered both football and basketball teams through the long, hard seasons. Led by Head Cheerleader Patsy Lindsay, the team was active not only on the field, but also around the school. They held numerous pep rallies and boosted the school morale to its highest peak. By selling pom-poms and school pen- nants, the cheerleaders financed a dance for the student body after the Homecoming Game on September 26. Mrs. Whorley spon- sored the lively group. Danny Parker, Doris Watson, Carolyn Anthony, Patsy Thaxton, Jo Anne Hardy, Angie Ayers, Michael Hogan, Joyce Wood, Barbara Gray and Head Cheerleader Patsy Lindsay relax after a strenuous pep rally. Front Row—Carrington Harlow, Doug Scott, Bill Rucker, Tommy Reynolds. Back Row—Coach Ed Buck, Bud- dy Updike, Buddy Crumpacker, John Bowyer, James Agee. She Little ters The Little Otters are composed of the eighth grade boys and the Junior Varsity. Their main pur- pose is to build the Varsity team. The records of the Little Otters were very promising, and the coaches of the teams were satis- fied with their performances. Many of the boys showed good ma- terial for our future teams. Junior Varsity football players: Sneed Adams, Clarence Phelps, Carrington Harlow, Atlee Wingfield, Ronnie Over- street, Elbert Watson, Al Bascelli. Coach Coleman, Bruce Mayhew, John Dudek, Wayland Denton, Mike Adams, Skipper Owen, Andy Yowell, Ben Brown, David Leach, Phillip Sloss, Rodney Goggin. Jean Johnson Danny Parker Deanne Aultice Michael Hogan Patsy Lindsay Joyee Wood Phyllis Croft Homecoming In keeping with the traditions of Bedford High School, the annual Homecoming was celebrated in October. The team, led by Co- captains Doug Torrence and Rucker Bur- nette, played an exciting game; and during the half the Homecoming Court was _ pre- sented. Queen Michael Hogan and her at- tendants made a picture that will long be re- membered. The evening was climaxed by a dance in the gym after the game when alum- ni and students frolicked away the hours and made this a real Homecoming in every sense of the word. SNOT SRO tai Mite a 3 Eight Grade Representative PAE etd ashen Ancor hoki 0.0 io wo ¢ Sophomore Representative Senior Representative Maid of Honor Junior Representative Eee BaP scat auc oc opened, hod oo + freshman Representative as their class play, the seniors proceeded to give a production that was not only hilarious- . ly funny but also almost professional in its finished form. The story centered around [ | l Having chosen “The Little Dog Laughed’”’ the efforts of Laurie Huntington’s family to cure her of the superior attitude that she had cultivated as a result of her study of psychology in college. With fantastic re- sults, the family succeeded. 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WN meso kis ale ee oe hs Jackie Leftwich WalolamBreckenridpemcs 5 oe as. sores Loretta Reynolds AW SECT SD TS PROM GE bes Br oh Be, Geek ee ee Faye Arthur Gaity was the keynote of the evening when the seniors held their fund-raising Carnival early in the fall. The gym was dot- ted with colorful stands, and a house of horrors in the hall provided thrills for all brave souls who entered. During the course of the gala affair Judy Heller and Al Bas- celli, juniors, were crowned King and Queen of the Carnival. The senior’s Variety Show in March af- forded another colorful evening of entertain- ment. Contestants in the “Mr. and Miss BHS” competition strolled thru a moonlit garden complete with bubbling fountain. As the climax of the evening Danny Parker and Marvin Johnson were declared winners and Ann Duncan, Patsy Thaxton, and Lupton Coffey, runners-up. The freshmen, with a jumbled television broadcast, won the skit competition. A high school talent program was also included. The eternal roll call! Lhe After four years of arduous preparation— rummage sales, bake sales, candy sales, and vanilla sales, a Senior Carnival, a Variety Show, and countless other fund-raising pro- jects—the seniors finally made their long- anticipated trip to New York. Their itinerary It’s almost morning, but Phillip chatters on! 71 Jerry McKeever had his own Lie Yor private berth. “IT saw so much in New York.” included the spots that every tourist loves to see and then think about in the years to come—Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, the Museum of Natural History, and others. It was a strenuous week-end but a memorable one. Through rain, through sleet, through snow . honor. Senior Representatives—Barbara Krie- bel, Loretta Reynolds, Tucker Oliver, and Billy Bryant. With the crowning of Michael Hogan as Queen, the May Day Festvial of 1959 be- gan. On the spacious, rolling lawn before the Queen and her court, a pageant, “The Meet- ing of the Months,” was presented. As each Queen Michael Ho- gan and Phyllis Cook, her maid-of- Junior Representatives — Angie Ayers, Judy Heller, Channing Brown, and John Daniels. of the twelve months, accompanied by at- tendants made up of the grade school stu- dents, arrived, he presented his gift to the Queen. eee. Sophomore Representatives— Freshman Representatives— Eighth Grade Representa- Ann Taylor, Brenda Creasy, Phyllis Croft, Rachel Craig, tives—Linda Craghead, Jean Alex Rucker, and bobby Par- 72 Bill Rucker, and Erle Byerle. Johnson, Mike Adams, and ker. Rodney Goggin. Guests at the fund-raising Hi-Y dance in March “go It’s refreshment time at the Freshman Party! west” for the evening. ree = oe we Se : a A Guests enjoy dancing at the Sophomore Party. Bruce Creasy clowns for his admirers at the Hi-Y Dance. Seurlies Danny Parker and Tommy Reynolds dance dreamily at the Junior-Senior Prom as Jeffrey Coggin, Brenda Creasy, Sandra Arthur and Norma Bryant show their dates the and Irvan Daniels look on. backdrop at the Prom. Oltds4 Niylel Because graduation was only a day away, the members of the Senior Class partook of their Class Night banquet in a festive mood. Togeth- er the seniors looked back over their school years and on into the magical future. Following the meal the class giftorians, Phyllis Cook and Clark Snead, presented amus- ing gifts to the class members; and then the class song, written by Lupton Coffey, was pre- sented. In a lighter vein, Carolyn Anthony and William Childress, gave impersonations of var- ious class members. What a shock it was for the seniors to see themselves as others see them! At one point in the evening the class history, written by Alan Mitchell, the class will by Gene Wood, and the class prophecy by Jimmy Saunders were read. The “Senior Super- latives’”’ were introduced by Loretta Reynolds and Tom Stanley. Barbara Kriebel, Mary Clay- tor, Gail Phillips, Deanne Aultice, and Wilson Prillaman proposed toasts to the boys and girls, faculty, mascots, and school. William Childress and Carolyn Anthony Impersonators Tom Stanley and Loretta Reynolds Coordinators of “Senior Superlatives” 74 Gene Wood and Jimmy Saunders Testator and Prophet Phyllis Cook and Clark Snead Giftorians Alan Mitchell and Lupton Coffey Historian and Author of Class Song Mary Claytor, Gail Phillips, Barbara Kriebel, and Deanne Aultice Toasts Louise Duis Valedictorian Phyllis Rightmire Salutatorian Conunereconaedl With four years of high school life be- hind them, members of the Senior Class of 1959 filed past Mr. Lee on the evening of June 5 and received from him their long-awaited diplomas. For each graduate it was a memorable evening—the culmi- nation of a seemingly endless struggle to reach a coveted goal. The Commencement address was given by Dr. Woodrow Wi)- kerson, Director of Secondary Education, Virginia Department of Education. The class sermon was delivered on May 31 by the Reverend P. C. Helmintoller, Pastor of the Main Street Methodist Church, Bed- ford. It’s really as easy as rolling off a log(rithm)! Willard Wood makes a big decision. le we Belferd High The tapping of Ann Turner in assembly tell her that she has been invited to join the Beta Club. Lupton Coffey looks to Miss Magann for guidance. What kind of shop work is this ? 76 Miss Magann addresses the student body at the be- Mr. Lee presents a National Merit Scholarship cer- ginning of the College Day assembly. tificate to Louise Duis, who was a finalist. In order to mold well-rounded students, Bedford High School encourages—along with high academic standing—projects, research, dramatics, sports, mechanics, and wholesome fun. These few pages indicate the wde scope that modern education embraces as _ it seeks to produce this type of citizen. Mrs. Coleman Musgrove serves punch to Mr. Edgar Dewell, who was the guest speaker at a night meet- ing of the Science Club open to the public. These students were delegates to Virginia’s Model Alan Mitchell reports on his experiences as a dele- General Assembly. gate to the Beta Convention in Richmond. ed Eleanor Blankenship supports her candidate for Though modern touches are added, the dignity of Carnival queen. Bedford High School stands unchanged. Patsy Thaxton heaves an eraser at Donnie Graham The Latin Club presents, for the entertainment of as part of an assembly program based on the theme the students, a humorous play concerning early cus- “Fair Play.” toms of the Romans. The stage is all dressed up for the Variety Show. 78 Emma Overstreet performs a basketball ballet! The Sportsters liven up a Friday night dance. Danny Lindsay explains his winning Science Fair Sue Murray cringes as she holds Doug Torrence’s exhibit, which dealt with growth hormones in the pet lizard, which became a familiar sight at school. bodies of chickens. Miss Boan helps her second-year students with Latin prose. 19 NOS RR, 8 Seventh graders from Mrs. Parker’s and Mrs. Meanly’s rooms visit a special as- sembly program. For the eighth graders the year was filled with new experiences. At last they were in high school! With a look to the future, they set out early in the year toward the goals which they had set. However, they rounded out their year with a num- ber of extra-curricular activities. Their social highlights included two events in particular—the class party and the club picnic, both of which were declared outstanding successes. The boys’ basketball team racked up an excellent percentage and earned recognition for the class in the sports world. Throughout the year the eighth grade entered wholeheartedly into life at Bedford High School and made an excellent start in its climb toward real achievement. These eighth graders enjoy their elass party, which was held during the latter part of December. Can Cecilia Barton and Wayland Denton keep Look at those trays! These girls must have had « 7 € 7 9 . . that lemon from falling ? a strenuous morning to create such appetites. Eighth grade boys display Math class creates a problem for Alice David Leach was a first-place with pride their social stud- Coleman and Mary Owen—they get winner in the Science Fair with ies projects. their knees dirty! his project on geology. Carolyn Anthony and Chappy Merritt Best Personality Phyllis Rightmire and Tucker Oliver Most Likely to Succeed C CLOF™ Barbara Kriebel and Mahlon Kidd Friendliest nne Aultice - 3 Rucker Burnette and Dea | : Most Athletic Doug Torrence and Patsy Lindsay Typical Seniors cae alalives 1 Hogan and Tucker Oliver Best Looking Martha Smith and Gene Wood Lupton Coffey and Jackie Leftwich Hardest Workers Most Musical Mr. Lee introduces college representatives to the Tommy Musgrove explains MEE es of light by a student body on College Day. prism to the physics class. WYIICI George (Ronnie Obenchain) is astounded at the nerve of the thief in a scene from the play, “Sham,” which rated Superior at the District Drama Meet. These bus students are ready to call it a day! Tommy Craighead and O. S. Noel learn the prop- er technique for dissection in biology from Mrs. Thaxton. Phillip Burks and Cordelia Bruce set up a chemistry experiment. om Oj A “little Otter” gets coaching instructions Chappy Merrit works on a stencil in a commercial class. from his coach, Mr. Buck, and son Eddie. SIDIS = ID Grand Prize, State Wildlife Conservation Essay Contest......°....... GENE WOOD County Winner=V. Fi W.2Essay Contest.) cess a ere eee MICHAEL HOGAN Second Place hs vawss 0.10 cee eee ALAN MITCHELL Third? Plac@av5 ik. 4h ae eee ee ee ee LUPTON COFFEY Regional Winner “My. True Security? Contest? 9.00. ae en eee LOUISE DUIS D-.A.“ Re Good. Gitizen Awardee ce a eee PHYLLIS RIGHTMIRE � .0A.c Ri: Good “Citizen Award) eee .ccare se neon et eee ee IVAN MERRITT National Merit Scholarship Finalist Special Commendation eee eet Let se LOUISE =DUIS i ae irre DIET SS ee PHYLLIS RIGHTMIRE Bedford High School Winners in County Science Fair: Physical Science—Girls’ Individual—First—Patsy Thaxton (second in regional fair) Second—Betsy Stanley Third—Cordelia Bruce Boys’ Individual Second—Butch Cowlbeck Third—Tommy Musgrove Biological Science—Girls’ Individual First—Ann Turner (third in regional fair; alternate to National Science Fair) Second—Pamela Cobb Third—Brenda Creasy Boys’ Individual First—Bobby Parker (second in regional fair) Second—Danny Lindsay Third—James Johnson General Science—First—John Burks Third—Larry Horne Eighth Grade Science—First—David Leach Second—Donald Thomas Mathematics—First—Patsy Thaxton Second—Michael Hogan Football Awards--Mostey aluables lineman ee nee TOM REYNOLDS Most--Valuable Playetitcrep ee ree re ee eee RUCKER BURNETTE J-G.- sportsmanshipe-Lroph ys. cet ses ene eee eee DOUG TORRENCE Scholarship Award Basketball Awards—Boys:—Most Valuable Player .......... RUCKER BURNETTE Scholarship Award Osc 3 2.9e. oe te ee en ee JOHN BURKS Girls:—-Most, Valuables Player 2 cee eee EMMA OVERSTREET Scholastic Award overs. % ss vy acead cob cle te Eee ee LULA SMITH Science Club Sportsman Trophy Bedford High School’s exhibit in the County Fair won first prize. “Sham,” a one-act play featuring Patsy Lindsay, Chappy Merritt, Ronnie Obenchain, and William Childress, won a Superior rating in District VI Forensic competition. 86 Suir Liveclory MARTHA ANN ALBERT—G.A.A., 4 Years; May Day, 4 Years; Science Fair, 2 Years; Glee Club, 2 Years; Ticket Seller; Variety Show. CAROLYN ANTHONY—G.A.A., 1 Year; Torch- Y, 1 Year; Tri-Hi-Y, 2 Years; Glee Club, 3 Years; Secretary of Glee Club, 1 Year; Paper Staff. 1 Year; Co-Sports Editor of Annual; Cheerleader, 2 Years; Delegate to All State Chorus; Science Fair, 3 Years; Latin Club, 2 Years; French Club, 2 Years; Senior Play; May Day, 4 Years; Variety Show; Se- nior Carnival; Class Night. FAY ARTHUR—Glee Club, 3 Years; May Day, 3 Years; G.A.A., 4 Years; Variety Show, 4 Years; Ticket Seller; Science Fair, 2 Years; Senior Play; Vice President of G.A.A., 1 Year. SANDRA ARTHUR—G.A.A., 4 Years; Secretary of G.A.A., 1 Year; May Day, 2 Years; Science Fair, 2 Years; Honorable Mention in Science Fair, 2 Years; Ticket Seller; Senior Play, Variety Show. DEANNE AULTICE—Science Fair, 1 Year; May Day, 3 Years; Ticket Seller; Variety Show; G.A.A., 1 Year; Torch-Y, 1 Year; Tri-Hi-Y, 2 Years; Glee Club, 3 Years; Senior Carnival; Paper Staff; Annual Staff; Art Club; President of Art Club; Basketball, 8 Years; Co-Captain of Basketball Team; Home- coming Court, 1 Year. PHILLIP ARRINGTON—Science Fair, 3 Years; Hobby Club, 1 Year; Historical Club, 1 Year; May Day, 2 Years; Variety Show, 2 Years; Vice Presi- dent of Senior Class; Senior Carnival; Vice Presi- dent of Boys’ Athletic Club. ELEANOR BLANKENSHIP—Home Room Rep- resentative; May Day, 3 Years; Science Fair, 3 Years; Latin Club, 1 Year; Torch-Y, 2 Years; Ticket Seller; Tri-Hi-Y, 2 Years; Variety Show, 2 Years; Secretary of Junior Class; Art Club; Treasurer of Art Club; Co-Art Editor of Annual Staff. BILLY BRYANT—Science Fair, 2 Years; Hobby Club, 3 Years; Vice President of Hobby Club; Track Team, 3 Years; Variety Show, 3 Years; Auto Club; Senior Play, May Court, 1 Year. NORMA FAYE BRYANT —Basketball; Variety Show, 2 Years; Senior Play; Science Fair, 2 Years; Ticket Seller; May Day, 8 Years; G.A.A., 3 Years; Treasurer of G.A.A.; F.H.A., 1 Year. JEANETTE BURKHOLDER—F.H.A., 1 Year; Latin Club, 2 Years; May Day, 3 Years; Science Fair, 2 Years; Beta Club, 3 Years; Tri-Hi-Y, 2 Years; Paper Staff; Variety Show, 2 Years; Usher for Senior Play. RUCKER BURNETTE—Football, 3 Years; Co- Captain of Football; Basketball, 3 Years; Track, 3 Years; Baseball, 3 Years; Tri-Captain of Baseball and Co-Captain; Hi-Y, 4 Years; Chaplain, 1 Year; President of Hi-Y; M.G.A., 1 Year; Boys’ State; Glee Club, 3 Years; President of Glee Club; Student Council, 1 Year; Latin Club, 2 Years; French Club, 2 Years; Vice President of French Club; Senior Car- nival; Variety Show; May Day; Science Fair; Sub- scription Editor of Annual. LILLIE MAE CARTER—Science Fair, 2 Years; G.A.A., 2 Years; Tri-Hi-Y, 2 Years; Senior Carni- val; May Day, 2 Years; May Court, 1 Year; Senior Play. WILLIAM CHILDRESS—Basketball, 4 Years; Track, 3 Years; Baseball, 1 Year; Latin Club, 2 Years; Hobby Club, 3 Years; Science Fair, 2 Years; Co-winner of First Place; Variety Show, 3 Years; Senior Play; Art Editor of Annual. MARY NELL CLAYTOR—G.A.A., 3 Years; Vice President of G.A.A.; Science Fair, 2 Years; May Day, 3 Years; May Court, 1 Year; Senior Carnival; 87 Secretary of Art Club; Glee Club, 2 Years; Class Night. ARNOLD LUPTON COFFEY — Photography Club, 2 Years; President of Photography Club; Sci- ence Fair, 4 Years; Beta Club, 3 Years; Latin Club, 1 Year; Track, 3 Years; Junior Class President; Glee Club, 2 Years; History Club, 1 Year; Science Club, 1 Year; Senior Carnival; Senior Play; Class Night; Assistant Photographer for Annual of 1958; Photographer for 1959 Annual. PHYLLIS COOK—G.A.A., 3 Years; Ticket Sell- er; Variety Show, 2 Years; President of G.A.A.; Senior Carnival; Usher for Senior Play; Maid of Honor, 1959 May Court. JOHN COWLBECK—Basketball, 3 Years; Track, 4 Years; Hobby Club, 3 Years; President and Treas- urer of Hobby Club; Variety Show; Science Club, 1 Year; Senior Play; Senior Carnival; Co-Ad Manager of Annual. BERNARD CROFT—Science Club, 2 Years; Sec- retary of Science Club; Science Fair, 2 Years; Track, 2 Years; Football, 1 Year. SARAH DOOLEY—G. A. A., 2 Years; May Day, 3 Years; Science Fair, 2 Years. ROY DROKE — Hi-Y Club, 3 Years; Hobby Club, 1 Year; Track, 2 Years; Basketball, 2 Years; Science Fair, 2 Years; Senior Play; Senior Carnival. LOUISE DUIS — Vice President of Freshman Class; M. G. A., 2 Years; Variety Show, 4 Years; Torch-Y President and Treasurer; Tri-Hi-Y, 2 Years; Glee Club 3 Years; Glee Club Accompanist; Paper Staff; Beta Club, 3 Years; Latin Club, 4 Years; Latin Tournament, 4 Years; May Day, 3 Years; Student Council, 2 Years; Editor of Annual; First Place in State in Latin Tournament; National Merit Scholarship Finalist; S. I, P. A., 2 Years; Valedic- torian. JO ANNE HARDY — Secretary and Treasurer of Torch-Y; Tri-Hi-Y, 2 Years; President of Tri-Hi- Y;: Cheerleader, 2 Years; Basketball, 1 Year; May Day, 2 Years; May Court, 1 Year; Paper Staff; An- nual Staff; M. G. A., 2 Years; Delegate to Girl’s State; Glee Club, 1 Year; Science Fair, 3 Years; Latin Club, 2 Years; French Club, 2 Years; Variety Show; Senior Carnival; Senior Play; Student Coun- cil, 1 Year. MICHAEL HOGAN — Science Fair, 2 Years; Art Editor for Annual; Cheerleader, 4 Years; Bas- ketball, 2 Years; Senior Carnival; Paper Staff; S. I. P. A.; Torch-Y, 2 Years; Vice President of Junior Class; Variety Show, 3 Years; May Day, 3 Years; Glee Club, 3 Years; Latin Club, 4 Years; Beta Club, 3 Years; Homecoming Queen; May Queen. EARL JOHNSON — Photography Club, 1 Year; Science Club, 1 Year; Senior Carnival; Track. JESSE KEY — Hobby Club, 1 Year; Hi-Y, 3 Years; Variety Show, 2 Years; Track, 2 Years; Beta Club, 3 Years; Baseball, 1 Year; French Club, 2 Years; Track Manager. NANGYeK Bip G. A wAae!) Vear;. Latin. Club, 2 Years; May Day, 3 Years; Science Fair, 2 Years; French Club. MAHLON KIDD — Hi-Y, 2 Years; Photography Club, 1 Year; Secretary of Photography Club; Hob- by Club, 1 Year; Latin Club, 1 Year; Glee Club, 2 Years; Livrarian of Glee Club. BARBARA KRIEBEL — Glee Club, 2 Years; Va- riety Show, 3 Years; Musical, 2 Years; _Livamatic Club, 2 Years; Kappa Alpha Tau; Paper Staff; Tri- Hi-Y, 2 Years; Art Club; May Day, 2 Years; May Court; Senior Carnival; Usher for Senior Play. JACKIE LEE RWICH —=k. bb eAs Club, iy ear: Pianist for F. H. A.; Latin Club, 1 Year; May Day, 4 Years; Torch-Y, 1 Year; Tri-Hi-Y, 2 Years; Beta Club, 3 Years; Variety Show, 3 Years; French Club, 2 Years; Glee Club; Senior Play; Club Editor for the Annual. PATSY LINDSAY Latin Club, 4 Years; Torch- Y, 2 Years; Tri-Hi-Y, 2 Years; Variety Show, 4 Years; May Day, 3 Years; Cheerleader, 4 Years; Student Council, 1 Year; Chaplain of Torch-Y; Vice President of Tri-Hi-Y; Science Fair, 2 Years; Placed First in Biology and Second in Regional Fair; Bas- ketballae2 ey earse Vien GurA ecm ears betam@litbems @ihtay pl an neon se OIStrI Chae rt Hie pap elms cellitemme Years; Reporter and Journal Clerk at M. G. A.,; Senior Carnival; Senior Play Assistant Director; Glee Club, 3 Yeare; Homecoming Court, 2 Years; Maid of Honor on Homecoming Court; S. I. P. A. JERRY MCKEEVER — Hi-Y, 3 Years; Latin Club, 1 Year; Hobby Club, 1 Year; Senior Carnival; Baseball; Basketball; Football; Variety Show; May Day. CHAPPY MERRITT — Latin Club, 1 Year; Hi-Y, 4 Years; Chaplain of Hi-Y; Glee Club, 1 Year; Vice President of Glee Club; Baseball, 2 Years; Basket- ball, 3 Years; Senior Play; Senior Carnival; Paper Staff; Variety Show, 3 Years; Secretary of Fresh- man Class; May Day, 2 Years; Science Fair, 2 Years. ALAN MITCHELL — Hi-Y. 4 Years; Latin Club, 3 Years; Beta Club, 8 Years; Science Fair, 3 Years; Page and Gallery Doorkeeper of House for M. G. A.; Beta Club Convention, 2 Years; Secretary of Beta Club; Vice President of Hi-Y; Glee Club; Senior Carnival; Photographer for Annual. TOMMY MUSGROVE — Hi-Y, 4 Years; Science Club, 2 Years; Latin Club, 2 Years; Beta Club, 3 Years; Treasurer of Class, 3 Years; Secretary of Science Club; Hobby Club, 1 Year; Vice President of Hobby Club; History Club, 1 Year; May Day; Variety Show; Assistant Editor of Annual; Glee Clin, Tk Weve. SANDRA NOEL — F. H. A., 2 Years; F. H. A. Treasurer; G. A. A., 2 Years; Science Fair, 2 Years: Variety Show, 2 Years; Basketball Cheerleader, 1 . Year; Ticket Seller; May Day, 2 Years; Senior Car- nival; Usher for Senior Play. TUCKER OLIVER — Student Council, 1 Year; Hobby Club, 3 Years; Secretary of Hobby Club; Vice President of Sophomore Class; Science Fair, 3 Years; President of Senior Class; Latin Club, 2 Years; May Court, 1 Year. CLAUDIA PARKER Y-Teens; Glee Club; Science Club, 2 Years; Spanish Club, 2 Years; His- tory Club; Latin Club; Tri-Hi-Y Club. NANCY PARRISH — Science Fair, 3 Years; Maye Dayan seals. ml orch= eum Vecarc me lui El 1am Years; Variety Show, 2 Years; Latin Club; Glee Club. GAIL PHILLIPS — G. A. A., 4 Years; May Day, 3 Years; Science Fair, 2 Years; Secretary of G. A. A.; Honorable Mention in Science Fair. WILSON PRILLAMAN — Allied Youth Club, 2 Years; Science Club, 2 Years. LORETTA REYNOLDS — Latin Club, 4 Years; Consul of Latin Club; Beta Club, 3 Years; Beta Convention; Torch-Y, 2 Years; Historian of Torch-Y; Tri-Hi-Y, 2 Years; Secretary of Tri-Hi-Y; M. G. A., 2 Years; Paper Staff, 2 Years; Co-Feature Editor of Annual; S. I. P. A.; Science Fair, 3 Years; Glee Club; Secretary of Senior Class; Senior Play; Va- riety Show; May Day, 3 Years; May Court. ° PHYLLIS RIGHTMIRE Vice President of Torch-Y; Toreh-Y Club, 2 Years; Latin Club, 4 88 Years; Paper Staff; Editor of Paper; Forensic Meet; Beta Club, 3 Years; Glee Club, 3 Years; Hon- orable mention in Station Latin Tournament; Second Place in Science Fair; S. I. P. A.; D. A. R. Good Citizen Award, Salutatorian. , THOMAS SCOTT—Hobby Club, 3 Years; Science Fair winner in ninth grade; Variety Show, 2 Years. JEANNE SEXTON—School Band; Dancing Club; Member of Honor Society; Tri-Hi-Y, 2 Years; Latin Club; Science Fair. BERTRAND SLOSS—Football, 2 Years; Bask- etball, 3 Years; Baseball, 8 Years; Track 2 Years; Science Fair, 2 Years; Junior Hi-Y, 1 Year; Variety Show 1 Year; May Day 1 Year; Senior Carnival; Automobile Club; Chaplain of Hobby Club 1 Year. MARTHA ANN SMITH—Latin Club 4 Years; Torch-Y, 2 Years; Tri-Hi-Y, 2 Years; Treasurer of Torch-Y; Beta Club, 3 Years; May Day, 4 Years; Variety Show, 3 Years; Glee Club 3 Years; Delegate to All Stete Chorus; Student Citizenship Committee 2 Years; President, 1 Year; Tri-Hi-Y Secretary; Paper Staff Reporter, 1 Year; News Editor on Paper Staff, 1 Year; Co-Ad Manager of Annual; Business Manager for Senior Play; Beta Conven- tion; S. I. P. A.; Ticket Seller; Science Fair, 3 Years; Honorable Mention in Science Fair, 2 Years; Delegate of Girl’s State. CLARK SNEAD—Photography Club, 2 Years; Science Fair, 3 Years; Variety Show, 2 Years; Science Club, 2 Years; Senior Carnival; Usher for Senior Play. THOMAS STANLEY—Hobby Club, 3 Years; Science Fair, 3 Years; Science Club; Variety Show; Senior Play. PATSY THAXTON—Torch-Y, 2 Years; Presi- dent of Torch-Y; Tri-Hi-Y, 2 Years; Cheerleading, 2 Years; Glee Club, 2 Years; Latin Club; French Club, 2 Years; Treasurer of French Club; Beta Club 3 Years; Vice President of Beta Club; Senior Play; Variety Show; Annual Staff as Feature Editor; Paper Staif; Secretary of Class; May Day, 4 Years; S. I. P. A.; M. G. A.; Science Fair 2 Years; Runner- up, “Miss BHS” contest. DOUGLAS TORRENCE — Student Council, 1 Year; Latin Club, 2 Years; Football 4 Years; Base- ball, 4 Years; Track, 4 Years; Basketball, 4 Years; Variety Show, 4 Years; President of Jr. Hi-Y;. M.G.A.; May Day, 2 Years; May Court Attendant; Co-Captain of Football Team; Beta Club, 3 Years; Senior Play; Senior Carnival; Sec.-Treasurer of Jr. Hi-Y; Beta Convention, Co-captain of Basketball team. SUE THOMAS—Torch-Y, 2 Years; Tri-Hi-Y, 2 Years; Latin Club, 1 Year; French Club, 2 Years; Glee Club, 8 Years; May Day, 2 Years; Science Fair, 2 Years; Second place in Physical Science; Paper Staff; Senior Play; Senior Carnival; Variety Show. CAROLYN WJLKES—May Day, 3 Years; Latin Club, 2 Years; Torch-Y, 2 years; Tri-Hi-Y, 2 Years: Variety Shows, 2 Years; Beta Club, 3 Years; Sci- Fair. GENE WOOD—Freshman Class President; Foot- ball Manager; Hobby Club; Science Fair 38 Years; Latin Club, 2 Years; Hi-Y 1 year; Honorable Men- tion in Science Fair; First Place in State Wildlife Essay Contest; President of Science Club; Student Council; Business Manager for Annual; Senior Play; Science Club; Senior Carnival. WILLARD WOOD—Photography Club, 1 Year; Science Fair, 38 Years; Beta Club, 3 Years; Science Club; May Day. 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OVERSTREET FUEL OIL Alex Laughlin, employee for Overstreet’s Fuel Oil, fills a tank of a Bedford customer. Prompt Service Serving Bedford and Vicinity Phone JUstice 6-9137 BEDFORD, VIRGINIA 107 ELK’S SERVICE STATION ROY WEEKS, Prop. KARL UPDIKE TEXACO SERVICE BEDFORD, VIRGINIA Phone 8821 Save—and Make It A Habit! LYNCHBURG FEDERAL SAVINGS 616 Church Street 1990 Fort Ave LYNCHBURG, VA. BEDFORD LOCKER PLANT, Inc. “It Pays to Keep Your Freezer Full’ Phone 8141 Bedford, Virginia BRIDGE STREET ESSO STATION The Best in Products and Service Roy DEAN Phone 7941 Compliments of MOORMAN’S SHOE STORE SHOES—HOSIERY and BAGS Dial 8255 BEDFORD, VA. Compliments of _ GULF SERVICE CENTER CALEB MARTIN, Opr. 144-8 W Main Street Dialey7id BEDFORD, VA. Compliments of BEDFORD DRESS, Inc. MONROE AVE. SCHEWEL FURNITURE COMPANY INCORPORATED Lynchburg’s Largest and Most Popular Furniture Store 1025-1027-1029-1031 Main Street LYNCHBURG, VA. DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT Bedford, Va. 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IN CORPORATED —MANUFACTURERS— Appalachian Hardwoods — North Carolina Pine HARDWOOD LAMINATED PLANING MILLS FLOORING MILLS TRUCK FLOORING Dillwyn, Va. Brookneal, Va. PLANT Brookneal, Va. Lynchburg, Va. Lynchburg, Va. Box 129 LYNCHBURG, VA. GOODE’S SHOE SHOP Sporting Goods Maytag Washers Bedford, Virginia CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1958 “Nhe Mons of Beton Vales’ q STORES SHOES AND CLOTHING FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Cosmetics, Piece Goods, Notions and Household Supplies GOOD LUCK! SENIORS! THE BEDFORD BULLETIN AND THE PRINT SHOP Best Wishes From WOOD’S 1003 Main Street Lynchburg, Va. Quality Men’s Wear Compliments of Sta cg WESTERN VIRGINIA’S LARGES In Lynchburg, Va. Quality Footwear at COLEMAN’S 911 Main Street Roanoke, Va. | YETTA SHOP (} (} Costume Jewelery Millinery, Lingerie DEPT. STORE Ready to Wear Leqgelts SRY mem tase elt Lynchburg, Va. rs For '‘The Best in Town’’ See VAUGHAN Cadillac —- Hotpoint — Maytag — GE 2306 Bedford Ave. Phone VI 5-4531 Phone VI 5-4535 LYNCHBURG, VA. Compliments of BOITNOTT SHEET METALS Bedford, Va. 12th Church Sts. COMPLETE HOME FURNISHINGS CHINA -— GLASSWARE PEOPLES FURNITURE CO. Bedford’s Leading Furniture Store 118 North Bridge St. Dial JUstice 6-8225 Compliments of BOWER DRY CLEANERS BEDFORD, VIRGINIA BEDFORD PHOTO FINISHERS Photo Finishing and Supplies Allen M. Huddleston Official Photographer for The 1958 Peaks Dial JUstice 6-935] Bedford, Virginia Oe eee IN LYNCHBURG — IT’S MILLNERS FOR ALL YOUR SHOPPING NEEDS Compliments of BUSH GROCERY COMPANY W. E. BUSH BEDFORD, VA. PHONE 2411 BUY THEM WITH CONFIDENCE Sundial Shoes Compliments of FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY A FRIEND OF THE SCHOOL WILKINSON DEPT. STORE Bedford, Va. Overstreet-Smith Lumber Co. Better Building Materials South Bridge Street Dial 3221 Dairy Products Bedford, Virginia Roanoke, Va. BUNKER HILL SELF-SERVICE General Merchandise and Compliments Country Produce of Route 3 Phone JUstice 6-8062 MARY LEE MAPLE ROCK DAIRY BAR DRESS SHOP ICE CREAM DR. GEORGE T. PARKER Bedford, Virginia Phone JUstice 6-9246 Go TRAILWA YS Compliments of ... Specialists in friendly first-class travel ! DR. JEANRETTE Thru-Liner Service CHARTERS DR. LANDEAU (WITH COMPLETE TRAVEL SERVICE) MR G ORDON L AZEN BY TOURS AND PACKAGE EXPRESS As the year drew to a close, the staff of the 1959 Peaks gave one last fond glance at the events that had made this year at Bedford High a memorable one—events in keep- ing with the traditions of the school, events in step with the days to come. Although each of us is looking ahead and making plans for the future, we turn aside momentarily from tomorrow to look at yesterday and today with deep affection for our school and sincere appreciation for all those who have helped us. We of the Peaks staff wish to acknowledge especially the assistance of the following persons: Mrs. H. C. Turner, sponsor and advisor to the Peaks staff, for her many hours of hard work, enthusiastic interest, and patient understanding. Miss Catherine Long for her fine help and interest as art advisor. The student body, faculty, and administration for their support and cooperation. The staff for the many hours of hard work they have put into the creation of the 1959 Peaks. Mr. Allen Huddleston for the many pictures he has taken for this issue of the annual. Mr. Aubrey Overstreet for the photographs he contributed. The Delmar Printing Company and Mr. Arnold Ward for printing the annual. The advertisers without whose interest we could not have published this yearbook. To Betsy Stanley, editor of the 1960 Peaks, and Donald Morris, business manager, and to the other members of the staff we extend our sincerest wishes for a successful year. ae Nerv, Editor in Chief P ore Muag we Assistant Editor ihe AAAS nate ik i Ree ae Ky pony i eA whan Yee AO Fa We oSa | rs ah RY ies i ‘ Fit Vi