Halifax County High School - Haliscope Yearbook (South Boston, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1957 volume:

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C Gi £ S ' o 5 3 mo r o 1 o 7 ; 55 $ Thespis ns To Give Opening Production D O O m Q Cf HCHS Schoo Name Mountei c a ' 25 6a 6a q? n 5 Year’s First Play To Open In Gym Thursday At 8 Pii n (a ai 2 to si. tn O sc CD 2? w 10 o Fitz Praises Valiant ' Cast � 8 tn c © to Screw ' s « � (1) © v. t t © fc O LU 0 . +. © O « % V) © P u © © u -O o Patterson Takes Council Reins n=c o m 3 a. 3 c c 5 QJ -t ■Q c © ut Views By Seri thy Cheatham Homecoming Queen Saro Lou McCanless Girls ' Hectic Week Over, Dance Ends Topsy Turvy Gilliam Names STAR Staff ' s Top Positions o 3E 3 CO in 3 in Mae Franklin DAR Winner n o co g 2 a i in O □ 2 to © (0 GilliamNamed STAR Editor Ginger Casi Queen, Dance, Big Game Begins Work To Welcome Old Grads C D to -S o LU DC QJ o « LU a c c IO o • D a in Sooer Tods Rivals For Prexy Pos di ikr ‘ e. ' tc ' 2 A 4 h ' - ' - A ' - - An iS ' 4 ' - tZ ' t ' t ' The Senior Class o f 1957 presents t ;V b uJ « V ... , - S £ - y sCL+cr -j cls CX Cf V OJf OcMp ,,, y X, l to C U jj 1 J.I.-, fo S d— bjjc mj jh Halifax County High School South Boston, Virginia £jjtiu u) Mow - J. Marshall Swanson Principal ' t? aA-(- l -■3--4P- r jL ' y . cJb Wayne Hoy siness manager Laverne Collier Anne Mills lay out - editors Learning is a process that cannot be confined within the hours from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.; it extends into the late after¬ noon and sometimes far into the blueness of the night. School is not merely class- work: play rehearsals and public perfor¬ in anc e s , team sports and tournaments, and parties and proms - they, too, are learning. The HALISCOPE Staff hopes that this yearbook symbolizes the spirit of H.C.H.S. through picturing the process of learning. S CONTEl4?S Book I, Administration.16 Book II, Classes.28 Book III, Activities .98 Book IV, Athletics.134 Book V, Features .156 Book VI, Advertisements.168 Buses bring students from all parts of the County A S- . .. 5 Harry Dunn and Bobby Martin prepare a physics ex¬ periment. A senior English class goes over points of grammar. 6 7 8 DO student, works as night switchboard operator at Halifax Community Hospital. � 10 In the Bluestone game, rugged line action did not hamper the Comets as they won 13-7. 11 9 a Several members of the Junior Class Decorating Committee arrange flowers to carry out the theme of the Junior-Senior Prom, Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom. White 12 13 DEDICATION We are proud that we could be associated with a man who gi es willingly of his time and effort to his students, his friends, and to Halifax County High School. Mr. Fitz has taught most of us in his English or journalism classes. Somehow, under his in¬ struction logical sentence construction no longer was a mystery. Shakespeare became an author who was readwith interest--even excitement, and the jargon of journalese became second nature to us. But it is not only in the classroom that we know Mr. Fitz. In addition to his sponsorship of the HALISCOPE and the Star, he directed Time Out For Ginger , Ttie Valiant, and Antic Spring. He also is faculty advisor to two of our honor societies, Thespian Troupe 1418 and the Douglas Freeman Chapter of Quill and Scroll. And he has been our friend, one to whom we could always go for advice when we needed it. one who was ever ready to listen to our problems. So in the spirit of true appreciation, we dedicate the 1957 HALISCOPE to Mr. Richard J. Fitz, Jr. Mr. Fitz helps Gerald Burton lay out the sports section of the HALISCOPE. The class listens at¬ tentively while Mr. Fitz discusses Macbeth. Tommy Gilliam and Mr. Fitz set the type for an issue of the STAR. The cast of the ’’The Valiant,” under the direction of Mr. Fitz. rehearses a scene. ADMINISTRATION A teacher ' s work day does not end with the dismissal of students at 3:10. Instead, members of the faculty devote much of their time in the late afternoon, at night, and on Saturdays to their pupils. Faculty members serve as sponsors and coaches for the clubs and athletic organizations of H.C.H.S. Class plays and assemblys are direct¬ ed byte ac hers. Staff members attend night classes from the extension division of the Uni¬ versity of Virginia working for higher degrees and learning the latest theories of education. Student publications are directed by a faculty advisor. The bands, under the leadership of our 0 The office secretaries, Jean Reeves and Peggy Loftis , seem to be really enjoying their work. band director, perform in parades, field shows, and concerts; and the Choral Club presents many musical program s-it, too, is headed by a faculty member. The annual Science and History fairs are sponsored by the faculty who assist with student research. The administration is always available for student counseling and guidance. All these things plus the usual duties of preparations for fomorrow ' s lesson and grading papers are the work of the faculty-a group ot men and women who love their work and their pupils. Mr. Swanson is checking over the monthly food records with Mr s . Clark. 16 Although they ' re teachers during the day, they ' re students at night. These teachers are taking a course on tests and measurements from the extension division of the University of Virginia. BOOK I 17 R.L. Lacy- Super indent Frank L. Chaffin Director of Instruction HALIFAX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Members of the Halifax County School Board are, from left to right, Mr. Howard Anderson, Mr. James Rowan, Mr. Arthur Tuck, Mr. Roy Davis, Jr., Mr. G.F. Mitchell, Chairman, Mr. Walter Blain, Mr. R.E. Armstead, Mr. Henry Hardy, and Mr. Armstead Traynham. OUR PRINCIPAL Halifax County High School shares her youth with that of her students. You are build- ingthe traditions of your Alma Mater. Youth moves rapidly into age and maturity. Teen¬ age culture quickly changes. Memories fade. Look back on these days and laugh or cry as you remember them. They are good days and there are many of them. To you of our graduating class there is a choice among fabulous opportunities. Make your choice and give it your best. You must not do less. Homemaker, military service, college, farm, shop, office, in the production line, or what ever career you enter, my keen interest and high hopes go with you. 19 Mrs. June Adams Longwood College, B.A. Music, English Freshman Class Chairman Mrs. Freeda Akers Radford College, B.S. Business Miss Nell Berrey Mr. Clarence O. Bittle Alabama State College Roanoke College, A.B. for Women, A.B. Mathematics History Director of Senior Play H.C.H.S. FACULTY Miss Jane Blackwell Randolph Macon (W.C.), A.B. Chemistry, Science ivir. cdry w . Diain William and Mary, B.S Diversified Occupations D.O. Club Sponsor Math teachers, Mrs. Lois Jennings, Miss Anne Mauldin, Miss Erna Glasscock, and Miss Mild¬ red Henderson spend one afternoon a week plan¬ ning for their classes. 20 Mr. Roy M. Blanks Richmond Professional Institute, B.A. English Mrs. Betty Bodenhimer Catawba College, A.B. Typing General Business Mrs. Bernice Brinkley Longwood, B.S. Biology, Science Mrs. Vernie Bohannon Radford College, B.S. Science Mr. Archie H. Brown University of Kansas B.M.E., M.M.E. Band Director Mr. James R. Cardwell Lynchburg College, A.B. Vocational Agriculture Future Farmers of America Sponsor Mrs. Myra Carter Florida State College for Women, B.S. Mathematic s Mrs. Dorothy Cheatham Mary Washington, B.S. Shorthand, Typing Office Training V.O.T. Club Sponsor Mr. W. Carl Crews William and Mary, B.A. Government, History Speech Arts Debate Team Sponsor Mr. Jesse E. Crews Virginia Polytechnic Institute, B.S. Agriculture B.S. Mr. Marshall T. Edwards Appalachian State Teacher ' s College Wake Forest, B.S. Physical Educational Varsity Football Coach Mrs. Annie Daniel Longwood College, B.S. Home Economics Future Homemakers of America Sponsor Mrs. Charlotte Farmer esthampton College, B.A. English H.C.H.S. FACULTY Mr. Richard J. Fitz, Jr. University of Richmond B.A. English, Journalism HALISCOPE STAR Sponsor Quill and Scroll Thespian Troupe Mrs. Jean Gilley 1418 sponsor Lynchburg College, B.A. One Act Play Director History Before their morning classes, Mrs. June Adams and Mrs. Nan Godbold pick up their mail in the office. 22 | Mrs. Mary Glascock | University of North Carolina (W.C.), A.B. Science Miss Erna Glasscopk University of Virginia B.S. Mathematic s Mrs. Nan Godbold Randolph-Mac on (W.C.), B.A. English, Latin Latin Club Sponsor Mr. L. Martin Gravely, Jr. Lynchburg College, B.A. Spanish, History S.C.A. Spanish Club Sponsor Mrs. Glennis Greenwood Longwood, B.S. Home Economics Future Homemakers of America Sponsor Mr. James HammerR Elon College, A.E . Physical Education Varsity Basketball C Mrs. Elizabeth Harding Mary Washington, B.S. English, History Miss Harriet Harris University of North Carolina (W.C.), B.M.E. Music, Music Appreciation Choral Club Sponsor Mr. D. Henry Harrison Clemson College, B.S. Industrial Arts Miss Mildred Henderson William and Mary, B.S. Mathematic s Mrs. Pattye Hicks Miss Frances Howard Miss Virginia Hunt Mrs. Lois Jennings William and Mary, B.A. Longwood, B.S. Mary Baldwin College Madison College, B.S English, History Latin, English B.A. Mathematic s Library Latin Club Sponsor Science, English Future Teachers of ' _ . America Sponsor —aA A 0 AM Z) I f-fcH __ l _ ' J FACULTY Miss Patrica Jones Maryville College, A.B. History, English Mr. Willie L. Jones Richmond Professional Institute, B.S. Civics, Government H.C.H.S. Miss Mary Alice Simmons, art teacher,, buys coffee from Mr. Martin Gravely, Mr. John Moss, and Mr. Henry Harrison at one of H.C.H.S. ' s football games. ■■BUM 24 Mr. T, Currie Lacks Virginia Polytechnic Institute, B.S. Agriculture Future Farmers of America Sponsor Mr. Eugene B. Lucas Atlantic Christian College, A.B. Physical Education Safety Council Sponsor Girls 1 Basketball Coach Mrs. Mary McLaughlin Hollins College, A.B. Government, History Geography Safety Council Sponsor Miss Anne Mauldin Queens College, B.A. English, Mathematics Mr. John Myers, Jr. Virginia Polytechnic Institute Agriculture Future Farmers of America Sponsor Mrs . Lorraine Myer s Madison College, B.A. English, Library Junior National Honor Society Sponsor Audio-visual Club Sponsor Mrs. Elizabeth Overton Virginia Polytechnic Institute, B.S. Mathematics Mr. E.D. Patterson Virginia Polytechnic Institute, B.S., M.S. Agriculture Future Farmers of America Sponsor Mrs. Martha Penick Queens College, A.B. National Honor Society or Mrs . Paulita Patterson Radford College, B.S. Physical Education Miss May Reilly William and Mary, A.B. Distributive Education D.E. Club Sponsor Mrs. Vera Remsburg Longwood, B.S. University of Virginia M.A. Science, Biology Phys ic s Science Council Sponsor Mrs. Grace Seat University of North Carolina (W.C.), B.S. Physical Education Pep Club Sponsor Miss Erna Shotwell Longwood, B.S. Home Economics Senior Class Chairman Miss Frances Howard proves, by having Miss Frances Woltz check a book out for her, that students are not the only ones who use the lib¬ rary . H.C.H.S. FACULTY Miss Mary A. Simmons Meredith College, A.B. Art Cheerleader Sponsor A t V 4 v 26 ■ • ■ Miss Nan St. John Madison College, B.S. Bookkeeping, Typing Cheerleader Sponsor Miss Margaret Swain Meredith College, A.B. Typing, General Business Mrs. Lois Swanson University of Tennessee M.S. Home Economics Future Homemakers of America Sponsor Mrs. Martha Thompson Madison College, B.S. Home Economics Junior Class Chairman While visiting H.C.H.S.from V.P.I., student teachers, Mr. Meade Harrison and Mr. James Bohannon, look over the shop equipment. Mr s . Ruth Trice Westhampton College B.A. Miss Jennie Wagner English, French Maryville College, B.A. French Club Sponsor History, English Miss Frances Woltz University of North Carolina, (W.C.), A.B. William and Mary, A.B. Library Library CLub Sponsor Mrs. Ann Zimmerman Tulane University, B.A English, History Editor . . . Lorene DeJarnette Classrooms were the scenes of various high school experiences--entertaining and pleasant, sometimes discouraging, always profitable. Each of the five classes contributed its comed¬ ians, athletes, beauty queens, and scholars who, with co-operation, patience and understanding, created, in four years, an institution which stands out in the minds of students, teachers, and par¬ ents . Every class had a job, and with its capable officers and sponsors, the students worked dur¬ ing the day and often late at night to perform their duties. Mr. Crews seems to have quite an in¬ quisitive History II class. Any night one entered the halls of H.C.H.S. he heard sounds from the Students Activities room or from the gym. Students were busily working on an assembly, play, school publication, or en¬ gaged in an athletic event. Certainly, there is more to school than studies. Students share in experiences, laugh¬ ter, and work which help mold their characters and which linger with them year after year. In the following pages you will see the faces of H.C.H.S. students, but you ' ll never know them until you, too, walk the halls with these students and share in their experiences. Students in this first year typing class take weekly speed tests to increase their proficiency. 28 - ■ Senior s LaVerne Collier and Johnny Towler are joining in the Senior Birthday Calendar campaign. BOOK II 29 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS . , ■ . .President . .Vice-President .... Secretary .... Treasurer .Reporter Sergeant-at-Arms . Sponsor Joe Norwood . . . . Hudson Reese . . . LaVerne Collier . . Hugo Martin . . . , Mae Franklin. . . , Harold Garrett . . Miss Erna Shotwell Don Adams Jane Adams David Allen SENIOR CLASS Kenneth Anderson Lois Anderson Pocahontas Ashby 31 Bobby Bagby Walter Bass Orene Beverly SENIOR 19 Betty Blackstock Hazel Blackstock J .W. Blanks Edwin Boelte Yvonne Bowen I Jerry Boyd Merle Bradshaw Yvonne Brandon CLASS 57 Ruth Branscome Phillip Bray Betty Buckner Joan Burgess Barbara Burton Doris Burton Gerald Burton John Burton Jane Carter Randall Carter Ruth Carter Helen Chaney Patsy Chaney Walter Cheatham Janet Faye Clark Becky Cole Jack Cole Ruth Hughes Cole Sherell Cole LaVerne Collier Rebecca Conner Billy Copley Elsie Covington Robert Covington Jean Cranford Bobby Crews CLASS 57 Marshall Crews Wayne Crews Robert Cross Georgia Crute Barbara Dawson Herbert Dawson Lorene DeJarnette Harry Dunn SENIOR 19 Betty Easley Charlotte Edwards Barbara Elder Betty Elliott Virginia Elliott David Farmer Leroy Farmer Richard Fisher CLASS 57 Faye Francisco Peggy Francisco Mae Franklin Bettie Fulcher Mildred Fulcher Harold Garrett Joan Gassaway Tommy Gilliam SENIOR 19 James Good Dixie Gravitt Hugh Gravitt Jeanette Gravitt Virginia Gravitt Donnie Green Max Guthrie Elmer Hancock dir,- ' CLASS Virginia Hazelwood Aubrey Heath Horace Heath Alma Hines Jerry Hite It Polly Hite Wayne Hoy David Hudson SENIOR 19 Jordan Hudson John Jennings Margaret Jennings Maxine Jennings Mary Frances Kearse Carolyn Lacks Louis Lacy Marvin Layne Peggy Link Mary Alice Lloyd Patsy Loftis Betty Jean Long Frances Long Jeff Long Jessie Lowery Easter Martin Eurline Martin ' •w a Hugo Martin Lewis Martin Mary Alice Martin CLASS 57 Robert Martin Huell Matthews Wayne McBride Sara Lou McCanless Eugene McDannald Franklin Midkiff Anne Mills Harold Moore Virginia Moore Edna Earle Moorefield Gerald Morton Edward Murphy Shirley Davis New CLASS 57 Buddy Northey Joe Norwood Annette Nunn Virginia Lee Oliver Rosa Ann Osborne Mary Thomas Owen James Owen John Patterson Carol Poole Jean Powell Betty Jean Pulley Emmy Lu Pulliam Harriett Puryear Pearl Puryear Hudson Reese Tommy Reeves Gerald Rickman Nancy Saddler Myrtle Satterfield Doris Saunders Ruth. Scearce Shirley Seamster Weldon Shelton Dorothy Anne Sizemore David Smith Faye Smith Ann Terry Faye Terry Edith Thompson Nancy Throckmorton Hallie Torian Johnny Towler CLASS 57 Radford Trent Johnny Tuck Margaret Wade Van Wade Clara Walker Marie Waller Lucille Waskey Donald Watlington Elsie Wilborn SENIOR 19 Jean Wilborn Margie Wilborn Ruby Wilborn Lucille Wilborne Don Wilkerson Eva Jane Wilkerson Eunice Yancey Harriet Yancey Billy Yates 57 59 CLASS OFFICERS Ned Evans. . . . . . . Bettie Woltz. Jane Carlton Shapard . Barbara Day. Jane Owen ...... Sonny Rowles. Mrs. Martha Thompson .... President . Vice-President .... Secretary .... Treasurer .... Reporter Sergeant-at-Arms . Sponsor JUNIOR Bill Adam s Eunice Adams Robert Adcock Earline Allen Lynda Allen Steve Allen Betty Lou Anderson Carole Anderson Julia Anderson Lorene Anderson Catherine Ashworth Jane Austin 60 Jimmy Atkins James Barker Agnes Barksdale Alease Barksdale David Barksdale Billie Barnes Barbara Bass Johnny Bass CLASS Patricia Bass Mary Anna Beale Lois Benoit John Billingslea Mary Scott Blanks Barbara Ann Boelte Walker Branscome Evelyn Brooks Amy Lee Brown Roger Buchanon James Burgess Beverly Burrage 61 Bobby Burton Wyse Burton Richard Cabaniss Iris Dale Carden Reuben Carr Elizabeth Carter Jack Carter Louise Carter JUNIOR Shirley Carter Pat Chaffin Patsy Chaney Gaynell Clay Gene Clay Sterling Clay Faye Cole Peggy Cole Joyce Comer Bobby Conner Jimmy Conner Patricia Ann Conner 62 Phyllis Conner Bill Covington Everscott Covington Buddy Cranford Charles Crenshaw Joyce Grenshaw June Crenshaw Faye Crews CLASS Philip Crews Clifton Daniel Geneva Daniel Joyce Daniel Anne Davis Barbara Day Shirley Day Betty Downey Carole Duffie Mary Lou Dunn Julia Eades Lafelle Elliott 63 Ned Evans Florence Farmer Carolyn Ferguson Charlotte Ford Betty Forlines Eleanor Francis Glen Good Mitchell Gravitt JUNIOR Aubrey Guthrie Douglas Guthrie Larry Harmon Bobby Hatcher Bobby Hawkins Frances Henderson Wilford Herndon Jimmy Hickey Margaret Hilburn Mary Hodnett Shelby Hood Lillian Hudson 64 Jean Hughes Thelma Humphries Betty Hundley Elaine Hupp Jimmy Jennings Katherine Jones Ruby Kates Joyce Keaton CLASS Shirley Kell Bobby Kilgore Marilyn Kinsler Jean Landrum Ann Lane Lois Lewis Marvin Ligon Wayne Loftis Laura Long Clifton Lowery Jean Lowery Robert Lowery 65 Peggy McCormick Raymond McKinney Henry McLaughlin Faye Martin Hazel Martin Mitz Martin Peggy Martin Kenneth Mauck JUNIOR Tony Michaels Faye Midkiff Doris Miles Barbara Joan Moore Carroll Moore Thomas Moore Betty Jane Moorefield Betty Morningstar Mildred Murray Harvey Newbill Barbara Newby Glenda Newby 66 Betty Belle Newton Jeanette Noblin Doris Overby Johnny Overby Betty Owen Jane Owen Jimmie Owen John Owen CLASS Marvin Owen Daniel Patterson Ginny Patterson James Patterson Thomas Paulette Hazel Perkins Douglas Powell Rebecca Powell Gayle Priest Lajanice Pulliam Ann Charles Puryear Wilson Reese 67 James Rickman Leonard Riddle Nancy Roark Wayne Roark Shelby Rogers Carroll Rowles Estelle Satterfield Harriette Satterfield JUNIOR Francis Saunders Jane Carlton Shapard Faye Simmons Wesley Simmons Branford Slate Diane Smiley Barbara Smith Monroe Smith Jean Marie Snead Carroll Solomon Robert Soper Garnett Talbolt 68 CLASS Jean Talbott Latane Talley Anne Taylor Natalie Terry Robert Terry David Tetterton Bobby Thompson Carolyn Thompson Marilyn Thompson Mar vin Throckmorton Hilda Trickey Betty Jean Tuck Ida Frances Tuck Marie Tuck Frances Tune Barbara Vaughn Mary Vaughn Doris Vicks Malcolm Wade Wayne Wade 69 Polly Wagstaff Julie Mae Walden Ella Waller Eunice Waller Diane Walton Edna Ruby Warren Barbara Warren Billy Watts JUNIOR Marshall Weatherford Tommy Webster Calvin Welcher Larry White Bertha Whitlow Joan Whitlow Venetia Whitt Anne Wilborn Carolyn Wilborn David Wilborn Joyce Wilborn Douglas Wilburn 70 CLASS Bobby Williams Tevis Williamson Bettie Woltz Bobby Womack Faye Womack Geraldine Womack Nellie Mae Womack Janie Yates Mrs. Robert Penick ' s English II Class seems to ring as they read The Bells 71 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Dick Cardwell.President Carrington Powell.. . .Vice-President Emmy Lee Mason.Secretary Boo Bagwell .. Reporter John Holmes.Sergeant-at-arms Miss Harriet Harris.Sponsor Rachel Adams Rex Adams Tommy Adams Peggy Anne Allen Candace Allred Aubrey Anderson Barbara Anderson Eddie Anderson Myrtle Anderson Lucy Armistead Buddy Arthur Robert Atkins James Bagby Boo Bagwell George Bagwell Catherine Bass Geneva Bates Phyllis Baylous Teddy Bennett Helen Ann Booth E.J . Bowen John Bradley Wayne Brown Nell Buchanon 72 CLASS Nancy Lu Burton Faye Butler Richard Cardwell Brown Carpenter Billy Carter Vergie Carter Connie Chaney Rachel Lee Chaney Aubrey Chandler Mary Lou Chandler Randy Chandler Tommy Chandler Aubrey Chappell Jackie Chappell Bernice Childrey Lewis Childrey Catherine Clay Lucille Claye Ollie Clay Wade Clay Tommy Coates Brenda Cole Henry Cole Marie Collie Hugh Colvin Connie Comer Johnny Conner Joyce Conner Wayne Conner Henry Cook Mary Cook Arthur Coon IJarlene Covington Jean Covington Phyllis Covington Betty Ann Crews Peggy Crews Ronald Crews Sandra Crews Doris Ann Davis Louise Dawson Peggy DeJarnette 73 SOPHOMORE Sandra Dixon Janie Eanes Faye Edmondson Jerry Ellixion Gereldine Epps Norma Epps Gladys Falien Jean Falien Jimmy Farley Robert Farmer Roy Ferrell Carolyn Fisher Sophie Ann Fisher Patricia Joyce Ford Aired F or line s Isabel Fourqurean Marie Francis Lois Gibson Gerald Gillian James Glass Jane Glass Jimmy Glass Nellie Mae Glass Tommy Gold Kenneth Good Jane Gordon Mary Ann Gordon Jimmy Gregory Joe Hall Ruby Hamlett Velma Hamlett Junior Hancock Richard Harding Rachel Hawker Millard Hazelwood Betty High Evelyn Hines John Holmes Jimmy Holt Tracy Horde Hilton Hudson Myrna Hudson 74 CLASS Jean Hughes Frances Bass Hunt Judith Hunt Doug Hupp Sandra Ingle William T. Ingram Bessie Irby Bill Jennings Deroy Jennings Carol Johnson Elinor Jones Randolph Jones Dorothy Eleanor Keatts Phyliss Keesee Eva Louise King Martha Ann King Mell Lacy Janie Langford Elsie Link Adrian Joyce Lipscomb Barbara Loftis Mary Sue Loftis Dorothy Long Mary Elizabeth Long Nancy Long Doris Lowery Mary Hampton Lowery Peggy Maddrey Daisy Mangum Jo Anne Martin Kenneth Martin Linda Martin Pauline Martin Telia Lanell Martin Violet Jeanette Martin Emmy Lu Mason Eva Jean McCullock Mary Frances Merrin Woodrow Milan Rachel Miles Leonard Mitchell Mary Mitchell 75 SOPHOMORE Dave Montgomery Elizabeth Helen Moore Betty Evelyn Moorefield Carolyn Moorefield Ray Moorefield Evelyn Morris Jesse Franklin Morris Kitty Morris Peggy Sue Morris Betty Moyer Patricia Murray Larry New Delores Newbill Ernie Newby Jean Faye Newcomb Phillip Newcomb Peggy Newton Tyrone Nimmo Wayne Noblin Bobby Nuckles Jimmy Nuckles Walter Oaks Howard Osborne William Davis Owen Elaine Goodman Owen James Owen Betty Frances Paulette Luke Phillips Jimmy Pleasants Carrington Powell Wylie Powell Clarice Pugh Mary Jane Pulliam Carrie L. Puryear Charlotte Ann Puryear Gene Douglas Puryear Phillip Ragsdale Nancy Reaves Emma Sue Redd Martha Richardson Mary Etta Richardson William Richardson 76 CLASS Nancy Richie Ruth Rickman Lurlene Riddle Linwood Rigney Lynda Roark Ronald Roark Sarah Roark Marie Roberts Faye Royster William Royster Ruby Russell Alvin Satterfield Lilly Satterfield Lucille Satterfield Sammy Satterfield Willard Satterfield Evelyn Saunders Mary Seay Mary Lee Seay Joan Shepherd Ryland Shortt Wayne Simmons Mason Sizemore Vicki Slayton Wayne Slayton Frances Smith Inez Smith Robert Smith Tommy Smith Harold Spencer Harvey Spencer Rebecca Stanley Mary Stebbins Betty Stevens Lawrence Stevens Jack Stillman Ned Strange Faye Talbott Sarah Talley Ellen Terry Henry Terry Juanita Terry 77 SOPHOMORES Myrna Terry Darrell Tetterton Lowell Thomason Evelyn Thompson Linda Thompson Rachel Thompson Marion Throckmorton Hal Trent George Tribble Elizabeth Tuck Jean Tuck Lottie Tuck Weldon Tuck Mary Vassar Doris Vaughan Marshall Vaughan Odell Wallen Patricia Walker Carolyn Waller June Waller Perry Waller Ray Waller Louise Watkins Wade Wimberley Carroll Whitlow Inez Whitlow Jewel Whitlow William Wilborn Brenda Wilbourne John Wilburn Marie Wilkerson Carlton Williams Bobby Wilmouth Christine Wilson Shirley Wilson Virginia Wilson Reuben Womack Nancy Woodson Emmett Woody Carolyn Woosley Elva Wright Mary Lee Yates Logan Young 78 CLASSROOM VIEWS Mr. Willie Jones, ninth grade civics teacher, keeps his class entertained with another of his tall stories. While most of Mrs. Vera Rems burg ' s biology students study the use of the microscope, two front row students find the photographer a more interesting study. Members of the boys ' home economics class don ' t believe in the old saying that too many cooks spoil the broth. As some of the boys whip up the batter, others raid the refrigerator for needed ingredients. 79 FRESHMAN i OFFICERS Laurie Hodges . . Iris Harding. . . . Bobbie Harrell . . Phillip Bailey . . Judy Traynham . Dale Ramey . . . . Mrs. June Adams ..... President . .Vice-President . Secretary . Treasurer . Reporter Sergeant-at-Arms ...... Sponsor Juanita Anderson Livian Anderson Margaret Anderson Mary Lee Arendall Aylor Ashby Emily Atkins John Atkins Susan Atkins Sue Austin Anne Bailey Phillip Bailey Ryland Barton Nancy Baynes Vandallae Bigger Butch Blanks Bob Bledsoe Linda Blount Jimmie Bohannon Mac Booth Harold Boswell Carlton Bowen Paul Bowen Nancy Bowman Herbert Brooks 80 CLASS Fleetie Brown Shirley Ann Brown Edna Brunk Betty Ann Burton Kathryn Burton Louis Cabaniss Bobby Carmichael Ann Carter Bill Carter Dorothy Carter Patricia Carter Henry Caudle Herbert Caudle Brenda Cavanaugh Claiborne Chaney Eddie Chaney Beverly Thomas Chappell Linda Church Frances Clardy Sally Clardy Charles Clark Mary Elizabeth Clark Marvis Clay Martha Coates Nancy Cocke Gene Cole Patsy Cole Peggy Compton Carol Conner Chip Conner Fannie Conner Helen Conner Nannie Jane Conner Judy Conner Marie Conner Ronnie Crabtree Peggy Cranfill Marion Creasy Dottie Crenshaw Patricia Crenshaw Brenda Crews Charles Crews 81 FRESHMAN Joanne Crews Lacy Crews Mae Crews Margaret Crews Jane Crowder Ralph Daniel Cecile Davis Edith Davis Harry Davis Jean Davis Jesse Davis John Davis Patricia Davis Rebecca Doss Skeeter Duffer Sallie Dunaway George Dyer Jerry Dyer Lucy Eanes Jeanette Edler Carolyn Elliott Dorothy Ann Elliott John Ellixson Betty Lee Epps James Epps Kitty Epps Norma Eudy Joan Falien Elsie Farmer Douglas Fisher Alfred Fletcher Clara Forlines Elizabeth Forlines James Francis Jane Francis Jackie Francisco David Franklin Rawley Fuller Thomas Garrett Nancy Gatewood Moncie Gibson Alice Fay Glasscock 82 CLASS Patricia Gosney Larry Guill Frank Gupton Elaine Guthrie Marion Guthrie Thelma Jean Hackney Jeraleen Hall Iris Harding Bobbie Harrell Margaret Harris Mary Jane Hazelwood Glenwood Henderson Sandra Herndon Faye Hines Kerry Lee Hines Ruby Hines Sherman Hite Irving Hodnett Louise Holt Molly Holt Terry Hoy Henry Hubbard Edith Hudson Evelyn Hudson Louis Hudson Wayne Hudson Ben Hughes Ellen Hughes Glenn Hughes Phyllis Hughes Shirley Hundley Ronald Irby Bobby Jones Kline Jones Virginia Ann Jones Wayne Keatts Malissia Keesee Garland Kersey Kenneth Kersey Sandra Kinsley Earlton Lacks, Jr. Joyce Lacks 83 FRESHMAN Richard Lacks Jeanette Lacy Andrew Landrum Kent Landrum Muriel Landrum Janie Langford Taylor Leon Shirly Lester Janice Lewis Johnnie Lewis Audrey Ligon Mason Ligon Jewel Lloyd Wayne Ellis Lloyd Doug Loftis Frances Page Loftis Sara Long Evelyn Frances Lowery Hazel Lowery Lindy Lowery Shelby Lowery Milly McCanless Leta McCormick Stella Weld Marilla Doris Anne Martin Mavis June Martin Mac Meeler Roberta Mellor Linda Midkiff Jean Montgomery Jean Marie Moore Jimmy Moore Jimmy F. Moore Linda France Moore Kenneth Moorefield Mary Louise Moorefield Billy Morningstar Elva Leigh Morris Barbara Jean Moss Laura Margaret Motley Marie Murphy 84 CLASS Sonny Murray Freddy Newby Douglas Newcomb Harold Newcomb Dan Nichols Davis Nichols Mary Frances Nuckles Edgar Owen Preston Owen Stuart Owen Walter Owen Betsy Palmer George Penzer Earl Perkins Kitty Perkins Patricia Perkins Jean Phillips Joyce Poole Eleanor Powell Joanne Powell Ruth Powell Sarah C. Powell Patsy Prevette Cecil Puryear Jeffrey Puryear Paigie Puryear Billy Ragsdale Dale Ramey Berkley Carlyle Ramsey Scott Ray Barbara Ann Reaves Carolyn Reaves Gerald Reaves Hilda Reaves Linda Reaves Bernard Reese Wayne Reese Allen Rice Walter Richie Faye Rickman Don Roark Buddy Roark, Jr. 85 FRESHMAN Joseph Roark Reita Roark Phillip Roark Freda Roberts Marvin Roberts Ryland Roberts Bobby Satterfield Buddy Satterfield Pat Satterfield Ray Satterfield Gloria Schmidt Louie Seabolt | Alease Seamster Jerry Seamster Ferrell Shapard Matson Shiers Elaine Short Robert Smart Harry Smith James Smith Joanne Smith Sharon Smith Susan Smith Wayne Solomon Nancy Spainhour Becky Spears Lessie Scott Spencer Paul Steube Christine Stevens Henry Stevens Bill Stillman Raymond Strange Claude Talley Latta Terry Mary Lou Terry Nancy Terry Gloria Thomas Mickey Thomas Shelby Thompson James Throckmorton Taft Throckmorton Harry Tingen 86 CLASS Judy Traynham Katie Tuck Louis Tuck Martin Tuck Mildred Tuck Ray Tuck Robert Tuck Jacqueline Tucker Patsy Tucker William Tysinger Erma Vaughan Bonnie Vernon Dolly Vernon Rosalind Wagner Laura Walden Phillip Walden, Jr. Belle Waller Inez Walton Anne Warren William Watkins Carol Watts Carolyn Watts James Watts Jimmy Watts Larry Whitlow Phillip Whitt Becky Wilborn Betty Lou Wilborn Tommie Wilborn Donnie Wilkerson Luther Wilkerson Monroe Williams Barry Williamson Lynwood Williamson Marie Williamson Carol Wilmouth Shirley Wilmouth Edith Wilson Kenneth Womack Douglas Worsham Homer Young A. B. Younger, Jr. 87 EIGHTH OFFICERS Billy Anderson. Betsy Patterson. Taye Wynn. Judy Patterson. Ginger McKinney .... Johnny Anderson .... Mrs. Mary McLaughlin .President . . Vice-President ...... Secretary .T reasurer .Reporter Sergeant -at -Arms . Sponsor Bobby Adams Ruby Adams William Adcock James Allen James Allred Joe Allred Billy Anderson Bob Anderson Geraldine Anderson Johnny Anderson Nancy Arundale Irvin Ashworth Richard Atkins Carolyn Averette Mary Bane Burnette Bardsdale Cindy Barnett Donald Bass Jewelle Bass Doris Baylous Lola Baylous Sonny Baynes Sandra Beale Faye Bennett 88 GRADE Laura Benoit Johnnie Betterton Jane Bigger Roy Bomar Billy Bowes .Leslie Bradley Phyllis Bradshaw Elva Brandon Mary Lou Brenner Bonnie Broome Patricia Brown Patsy Brown Judith Buchanan Buddy Buckner Betty Ann Burton Elna Canada Glenda Carden Barbara Carmichael Sarah Carpenter Carvin Carr Doris Virginia Carr Baker Carter Jimmy Carter Meredith Carter Barbara Ann Chaney Patricia Chappell Roy Childrey Sara Childrey Louis Clardy Bobby Clark Jerry Dennis Clay Larry Clay Ruth Clay Prindle Claye Gloria Jean Cole Grady Cole Joan Marie Cole Joyce Ann Cole Linda Cole Martha Cole Nancy Carolyn Cole Earline Collie 89 EIGHTH Lena Collie C. D. Comer Lillie Compton Barbara Conner Gurney Conner Lawrence Conner Virginia Conner Aubrey Cook Leonard Coon Virginia Crabtree Mary Craddock Ronnie Cranford Bettie Crenshaw Judy Crenshaw Elizabeth Crews Jerry Crews Jimmie Crews Marguerite Crews Reggie Crews Leonard Crute Barbara Daniel Doris Daniel Paul Daniel Eunice Davis Harriette Davis Adrian Dawson Joe Dawson Patricia Dawson Kay Dixon Linda Dixon Raye Douglas Thomas Dunaway Becky Dunn Kenneth Eanes Kent Elder Carolyn Elliott Carolyn Faye Elliott James Elliott Frances Fallen Fulton Farley Francis Farmer Lillian Fears 90 GRADE Luke Ferguson Elizabeth Fisher Phyllis Fisher Garland Fisher Lennie Fisher Colonel Fourgurean Sandra Fralin Ethel Francis Gene Francis Rebecca Francis Bill Franklin Clarence Franklin Dennis Franklin Wayne Fuller Steve Garber Thomas Garber Janet Gibson Rose Giles Aubrey Glass Hugh Glass Nancy Glass Reuben Glass Thomas Glass Ernest Gordon Diane Gould Lewis Gouldin Randy Gravitt Barbara Griffin Bobby Griffin Dorothy Guthrie Tony Guthrie Hugh Haley Richard Hall Sara Ann Hall Joyce Hamlett Helen Hancock Warren Harding Jane Hardy Henry Harper Margaret Henderson Marian Henderson Hugh Hendricks 91 EIGHTH Marvin Hill Ann Hite Eugene Hodnett Thomas Hogan Larry Horton Joyce Hoskins Richard Howell Thomas Howell Carl Hudson Curtis Hudson Cynthia Hudson David Hudson Faye Hudson Lester Hudson Betty Hughes Margaret Hughes Dale Hupp Edward Ingle Eddie Ingram Harry James Sylvia Jennings Sandra Johnson Nell Jones Otey Jones Barbara Kates Jerry Keatts Chinkie King Jeanette King Carlton Lacks Dell Lacks Nancy Lacy Bobby Lacks Elton Layne Bobby Lewis James Lewis Edna Link Lionel Link Archie Lloyd Dorothy Lloyd Bernice Long Joyce Long Bernice Lowery 92 GRADE Clem Lowery Joyce Lowery Willard Lowery Rilla Mabe Nancy Madren Ronnie Marshall Alice Jean Martin Barbara Martin Earl Martin Frances Martin Jean Martin Lessie Martin Mary Martin Shelby Martin Vivian Martin Catherine Mason Jerry Mauck Shirley McCraw Joyce McCullock Werner McDannald Ginger McKinney David Medley Nancy Meeler Andrew Mills Dottie Jean Milton Robert Montgomery Betty Lou Moore Carroll Moore Eugene Moorefield Sally Moorefield Shirley Morris Wayne Morris Joan Mullins Cecil Murray James Murray Brenda Nelson Peggy Nelson Earl Nester Clifton Newby Helen Newton Henry Noell Butch Norman 93 EIGHTH Peggy Oakes Carolyn Osborne Herman Osborne James Henry Osborne Carl Overby Ellen Owen Gail Owen James Owen John Owen Margaret Owen Evelyn Palmer Sandra Jean Palmer Daniel Patterson Elizabeth Patterson Judith Patterson Frank Perkins, Jr. Henrietta Perkins Persey Medley Benjamin Phillips Phyllis Pool Myrna Powell Nancy Powell Tyrone Powell Carolyn Prevette Phyllis Puckett Ida Jean Pulliam Jimmy Pulliam Curtis Puryear Janice Puryear Judith Darnell Puryear Nancy Puryear Pearl Puryear Jimmy Ratliff Wayne Ratliff Oscar Lowell Reaves III Mary Alice Redd Wray Redd Joy Reeves Cecil Rice Douglas Rice Joyce Rice Ella Richardson 94 GRADE Nancy Richardson Doris Gayle Rickman Eleanor Rickman Jimmie Rickman Kenneth Rickman Claude Roark, Jr. Gayle Roark Carolyn Roberts Dianne Roberts Rosalind Rogers Shelby Jean Rogers Eddie Royster Gene Satterfield Franklin Saunders Gerald Scearce Alice Faye Seamster Barbara Seamster Marie Seamster Billy Seymour Tommy Shapard Rachel Marie Shelton Sharon Jean Shepherd Wayne Shotwell E. T. Smith Lester Ronald Smith Steve Smith Maxine Daile Snead Geneva Snead Irene Snow Brenda Spencer Judy Spencer Karen Stanford Louise Stanley Edward W. Stembridge Fanny Ann Stevens Donald Stone Jean Talbott Margaret Talbott Lawrence Tally Ivey Taylor, Jr. Virginia Ann Terry Phyllis Thaxton 95 EIGHTH Catherine Thomas Jessie Thomas Billy Throckmorton Barbara Tillman Pascal Tillman Catherine Tingen J ean Tribble David Tuck Junior Tuck Russell Tuck Billy Vanney Gladys Vassar Sally Vaughan William Vaughan Bobby Vernon Sonny Victry Judy Wade Robert Wade Allen Walker Edgar Walker Margaret Walker Rebecca Wall Alva Waller Lilborn Waller Thomas Waller Anne Walton Richard Walton Rachel Warren Mary Jane Watts Henry Weatherford Shirley Weatherford. Mary Dell Webster John Wehrenberg Peggy Welcher Janice White Hugh Whitlow Edward Wilborne George Wilborn James Wilborn Robert Wilborn Wayne Wilkerson Linda Wilkins 96 GRADE Carolyn Williams Nell Williams Jr. Wilson Eppa Wimbish Betty Womack Charlie Womack Dean Womack Junior Womack Mildred Womack Udy Clay Wood, Jr. Walton Wood Johnny Woods Annie Mae Woosley Johnny Wright Kenneth Wynn Tay Wynne Harold Young Mary Sue Young Nancy Younger Tommy Younger While the art class works diligently on a new mas¬ terpiece, Miss Simmons searches for a Rem¬ brandt. 97 ACTIVITIES Editor - Hallie Torian It is the ambition of most of the students of H. C.H.S. to belong to at least one of the seventeen clubs and or ganizations which this school boasts. Each one wants to belong so that he can share in the fun, can participate in activities, and can learn by working with others. At H.C.H.S., clubs are blended well with class- work, so that not an excessive amount of time is taken from any class to attend a club meeting. Many times the organizations find it necessary to meet at night, or sometimes to have social events, such as dances, banquets, and parties. Some amount of good is derived from each or¬ ganization at H.C.H.S.. The S.C.A. spreads good will throughout Halifax County through its Christ¬ mas gift program; the two language clubs give their members abetter understanding of foreign countries; our D.E. and D.O. clubs provide first hand working experience; and each of the others has a specific purpose. We at H .C .H.S. who know the enjoyment and bene - tit of our organizations feel proud to participate. Harriett Yancey, president of the National Honor Society, pins Peggy Francisco, a new member. Carol Conner checks Patsy Cole ' s name off the list as she votes for the candidate of her choice during the class elections. 98 In a night work session, each member of the HALISCOPE staff plans the layout of his particular section. BOOK III 99 STUDENT COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION Officers of the S.C. A. are, seated, left to right: Thelma Humphries, secretary; John Patterson, president; Mitz Martin, vice-president; and Bob Soper, treasurer; standing are Louie Seabolt, sergeant-at-arms; L. Martin Gravely, faculty advisor; and Pat Chaffin, reporter. Faye Crews raises her hand to be recognized by President John Patterson in the S . C . A. meeting. 100 Sale of Booster Club Season Tickets, eighth grade orientation, and the observance of V eterans Day were just a few of the many projects sponsored by the Student Co-opera¬ tive Association this year. Other projects were the selling of popcorn and peanuts at the football games, the Christmas program, Homecoming dance, and the Topsy Turvy dance. H.C.H.S. ' s S.C.A, was represented at the district and the state conventions. At the state convention, a delegate fromH.C.H.S. was chosen to lead one of the discussion groups. The Student Council is made up of representa¬ tives from each homeroom and an executive board elected by the student body. Eleventh grade S. C . A. representatives are, Hupp, McLaughlin, Rogers, and Woltz;second row, Crews, Tune, and Conner. Twelfth grade S. C. A. representatives are, first row, left to right, Yancey, Jennings, Adams, and McCanless; second row, Heath Cross, and Norwood. Tenth grade S. C. A. representatives are, first row, Dixon, Yates, Stevens, Edmund- son, and Owen; second row, Mason, Armi- stead, Cardwell, Hines, and Shepard. 101 Bob Terry makes a campaign speech during the 1957 S. C. A. elections. Ninth grade S. C. A. representatives are, first row, left to right, Belle Waller, Milly McCanless, Dottie Crenshaw, Judy Traynham; second row. Buddy Roark, Jimmy Moore, Philip Bailey, Laurie Hodges, and Clara Forlines. Eighth grade S. C. A. representatives are, first row, left to right, Phyllis Jane Bradshaw, Joan Mullins, Myrna Powell, Nancy Anne Younger, Betty Crenshaw, and Carolyn Elliott; second row, Dickie Walton, Dorothy Guthrie, Nancy Byrd Lacy, and Luke Ferguson. 102 HONOR Honor students at Halifax County High School are recognized by four national honor groups. Juniors and seniors, who are outstanding in Scholarship, Leadership, Character, andService, are honored by being tapped into the National Honor Society. The J uni or National Honor Society, which has the same qualifications as the National Honor Society, recognizes eighth graders, freshmen, and sophomores who have excelled in these fields. The Douglas Freeman Chapter of Quill and Scroll is the honor society at Halifax County High School for the recognition of outstanding high school journalists. Members of the staff of the school paper and the yearbook staff who meet the stan¬ dards of ability, application, and scholarship are eligible for membership if they have done ex¬ ceptional work on one of these publications. The National Thespian Society is devoted to the advancement of dramatic arts. At Halifax County High School, Troupe 1418 acknowledges distin- quished actors, actresses, and behind the scenes workers. Billy Owen, president of the Junior National Honor Society. John Towler, president of Quill and Scroll. Harriett Yancey, president of the National Honor Society. GROUPS Lorene DeJarnette, president of Thespian Troupe 1418. 103 Walter Cheatham LaVerne Collier Tommy Gilliam P Larry Harmon John Towler David Smith Jane Owen Carol Poole Wayne Hoy Betty Elliott Mae Franklin ! mmu QUILL AND SCROLL 105 Members of the Thespian Troup are, left to right, John Patterson, Betty Elliott, Scribby Cheat¬ ham, John Towler, Anne Mills, Larry Harmon, Dorothy Anne Sizemore, Tommy Gilliam, Lorene DeJarnette, and Joan Gassaway. THESPIAN TROUPE 1418 The cast of the Thespian Troupe play, Time Out For Ginger, takes its curtain call. 106 Members of the Junior National Honor Society- are, first row, left to right, Mrs. J. W. Myers, sponsor, Linda Blount, Nancy Cocke, Philip Baily, Saundra Ingle, Billy Owen, Isabel Four- quean, Patricia W a 1 k e r , Sue Morris, Frances Hunt, and Nell Glass; second row, Mary Lee Yates, Kate Hines, Jo Anne Powell, Dorothy Carter, Sandra Dixon, Nancy Burton, Charlotte Puryear, Judy Hunt, Jeanette Elder, Joan Fallen, Marie Murphy, and Mary Anne Gordon; third row, Sandra Kinsler,Faye Keese, Joan Shepard, Mary Lou Chandler, Boo Bagwell, Lucy Armi- stead, Roberta Mellar, Leta McCormick, Racheal Thompson, Phyllis Covington, Jane Coates, and Mary Lee Seay; fourth row, GlennHughes, Hodges Throckmorton, Eddie Chaney, Jimmy Moore, Wylie Powell, Logan Young, Dub Tuck, Robert Smith, Carroll Whitlow, Matson Shiers, and Louie Seabolt; fifth row, Judy Traynham, Patsy Cole, Frances Loftis, Stella Marilla, Buddy Roark, Dorothy Elliott, Norma Eudy, Dottie Crenshaw, Fleetie Brown, William Watkins, and Bobby Satterfield; sixth row, Gerry Gilliam, Luke Philips, Clara Forlines, Jackie Tucker, Nancy Terry, Dick Cardwell, Davy Lee, George Penzer, Marvin Stevens, Tommy Chandler and Darrell Tetterson. Judy Traynham, Nancy Burton and Sandra Dixon put up decorations for the Junior National Honor Society Valentine Dance. JUNIOR NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Zhe Haliseope We, as a staff, have worked tire¬ lessly; but we have enjoyed every minute of it. We hope that you, too, will enjoy the 1957 HALISCOPE. However, planning and editing the 1957 HALISCOPE has been one of the happiest experiences of our high school life; and not any of it would have been possible without the help of our advisor, Mr. Richard Fitz. Identifying group pictures, drawing lay outs, typing copy, proofreading, and selling advertisements were only a few duties which took hours of our after school time. All too often when we were nearly through someone (usually Betty) would groan somebody goofed! They put a Conner in the middle of the Grav¬ ities ! Carol Poole, Gerald Burton, and Hallie Torian busy at work. From the top row, Marvin Throckmorton, Nancy Burton, Hugo Martin, Mildred Murray, Harriett Puryear, Horace Heath, Homer Rottler, Merle Bradshaw, Mr. Richard J. Fitz, Jane Austin, Ann Davis, Jeanette Gravitt, Eva Jane Wilkerson, and Martha Ann King. EXTRA m )£ i£ fe it EXTRA Vol. 4; No. 16 Halifax County High School, June 1 15tf Per Copy MEDALIST AWARD HIGHLIGHT OF STAR S YEAR MANAGING EDITOR DOES FINE JOB In spite of his other school activities and his after - school job, David Smith still found time to do an outstanding job as managing editor of the Star. David Smith Managing Editor Sports Section Is Improved By Editor Scribby Cheatham did a fine job of covering one of the Comet’s best athletic seasons. His stories and column, “Screw’s Views,” were religiously read by all H.C.H.S. fans. Tommy Gilliam Editor-in-chief GILLIAM GUIDES PAPER TO SUCCESS Tommy Gilliam was the “guiding light” for the 1956-’57 Star. He unself¬ ishly spent much of his time working to insure the success of the Star. In ad¬ dition to his duties as edi¬ tor-in-chief, Tommy serv¬ ed as staff photographer. Scribby Cheatham Sports Editor FIRST TOP HONOR PAPER HAS WON For the first time in its four year history, the Star won a Medalist Award, the highest honor possible, at the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in New York. A completely new staff this year changed the Star’s pages into pictures of perfection to make this medalist rating possible. More pictures adorned the Star’s pages, while in¬ teresting columns and editorials attracted many readers to the editorial page. The sports pages added much to the 1956-’57 Star, and additional help came from the wide experience of Mr. Richard J. Fitz, Jr., Star advisor. ★★★★★★★ NEWS BULLETIN This page has been sponsored by J. Jenkins Sons and Co., Inc., of Bal¬ timore, manufacturers of the H.C.H.S. class rings. ★ ★★★★★★ Mae Franklin Business Manager FRANKLIN CAPABLE AS BUSINESS HEAD Mae Franklin, who managed the business affairs of the Star, han¬ dled her duties with an efficiency that would be hard to match. This year’s ads were well written, effective, and pleasing to the advertisers. Her books were perfect. Dorothy A. Sizemore Copy Editor HARM ON ' S EFFORT AIDS NEWSPAPER Larry Harmon, the only junior on the staff, was able to work his duties as managing editor in among many other activi¬ ties and do excellent work. Larry Harmon Managing Editor Duties Of Copy Editor Are Numerous Reading copy was the chief duty of Dorothy Anne Sizemore. In addi¬ tion, she went to the print shop to make last-minute corrections on the paper. fje B tav Tommy Gilliam Editor -In-Chief David Smith Larry Harmon Managing Editor Managing Editor Scribby Cheatham Sports Editor Dorothy Anne Sizemore . . . Copy Editor LaVerne Collier.Art Editor Anne Mills.Feature Editor Carrington Powell . . Assistant Business Manager Jane Owen.Circulation Manager Richard J. Fitz Faculty Advisor Published bi-weekly, sixteen times during the school year by the students of Halifax County High School, South Boston, Virginia. Other Star editors and business mana¬ ge rs are, from left to right, Jane Owen, Anne Mills , Carrington Powell, and La- Verne C oilier . The members of the Star staff are, left to right, H. Mason Sizemore, Edwin Boelte, Mr. Richard J. Fitz, Jr., Jane Adams, Jimmy Barker, Glenda Newby, Estelle Ranson, Thelma Humphries, Carrington Powell, Margaret Jennings, Gerald Morton, and Rosa Anne Osborne. Ill COMET MARCHING BAND Comet majorettes are, first row, left to right, Betty Lou Anderson, Eunice Adams, Connie Brown, mascot, Shelby Rogers, and Carol Duffie; second row, Jeanette Gravitt, Clarice Pugh, Betty Belle Newton, and Joan Gassaway. Members of the Comet Band are, first row, left to right, Lettergirls Jones, Gravitt, Wade, New¬ by; second row, Smith, Roark, Armistead, Tuck, Lacy, Gilliam, Chandler, and Watkins; third row, Rowles, Carden, Bagby, Conner, Merrin, Bagwell, Solomon, Pleasants, Moore, Smith, Day, and Tetterton; fourth row, Hilborn, Hawker, J. Bass, D.B. Patterson, Morris, L. Tuck, Boelte, Bohannon, Coates, D. Wilburn, Harding, Cardwell, Martin, Michaels, Slayton, Atkins, Mills, E. Anderson, B, Bagby, and T. Chandler; fifth row, Moorefield, Hundley, Womack, Hodges, Loftis, Halifax County High School is proud of its band and the progress it has made during the four years since its organization. The band under the direction of Mr. Archie Brown has received recognition throughout the State. It received an excellent rating at the District Music Festival in March, was recognized as a band with great showmanship when it per¬ formed during the halftime of the U. Va.-Y.M.I. football game, and was honored by being asked to present the half-time activitiesat the Hampton- Sydney homecoming game. H.C.H.S. ' s Comet Band is composed of approxi¬ mately ninety-two advanced musical students. The eight prancing majorettes and the four high- stepping lettergirls add spice and glamour to the public appearances. Bill Jennings, Drum Major. Edmondson, Satterfield, Johnson, M. Wade, Riddle, Hawkins, White, Williamson, Griffin, Evans, D. Powell, Wilburn, Boyd, C. Solomon, Keesee, Powell, Paulette, Hickey, W. Bass, Reese, and J. Patterson; sixth row, Wilkins, R. Chandler, Soper, Victry, B. Watkins, Tetterton, Jennings, Harr ell, T. Moor e, Priest, Covington, Shiers, B. Anderson, and G. Cranford; seventh row, Brown, Duffie, Rogers, Adams, Gravitte, Pugh, Gassaway, and Newton. Members of the Cadet Band are, first row left to right, Doss, Harding, Shepherd, Crews, Russell, Forlines.and Moorefield; second row, Carter, U. Wood, Crenshaw, Blanks, Lacks, Atkins, Martin, Daniel, and Franklin; third row, Williamson, J. Crews, B. Roark, R. Roard, J. Wood, C. Crews, Jones, Seay, Wilborn, Lowery, James, Wilkerson, Leagon, Walton, Bowen, and Moore; fourth row, Slayton, Throckmorton, Conner, Arthur, Glass, Watts, and Clark. CADET BAND Little Jimmy Crews has a hard time finding a good fit from among the new Cadet Band uniforms. Cadet Band members were stepping high when they made one of their first public appearances this year at the George Washington-Halifax County High School football game. This band, composed of approximately 38 stu¬ dents, is not yet advanced enough for its members to perform with the Comet Band; but these stu¬ dents are working diligently to attain that goal. Patricia Perkins, drum majorette, directs the band during the parades while Mr. Archie Brown, director, stands by and proudly observes the spectacle which the band creates. This page has been sponsored by U. S. OIL COM¬ PANY of South Boston and BOTTLED GAS COM¬ PANY of South Boston. 114 BEGINNERS BAND One, two, three, four, and play, are the words that one might have heard when he entered the band room during third period at the beginning of this year. These students were blowing or beat¬ ing a musical instrument for the first time, and their eagerness to learn changed the horrid toots into flowing musical sounds. H.C.H.S. ' s Beginners Band is composed of ap¬ proximately 64 students who with practice and marching preciseness are eligible to later ad¬ vance to the Cadet or Comet Band, Mr . Archie Brown, band director, listens to L. C. Fisher ' s big blow. Members of the Beginners Band are, first row, left to right, Royster, Wilkerson, Warren, Clay, Puryear, Holt, Howell, Roark, Smith, and Waldon. Second row, left to right, Eudy, White, Doug¬ las, J. Crews, Jennings, Seamster, Cole, Arundale, Moore, Powell, Patterson, Dunn, Pickett, and Bass. Third row, left to right, Oakes, Dixon, Hoskins, Terry, D. C r e n s h aw , D. Guthrie, Burton, Duffer, Walker, Wilborn, and Pulliam. Fourth row, left to right, Hudson, Martin, D. Vernon, Tillman, Tuck, Hodnett, Ellixson, S. Mur ray, Anderson, J. Murray, and McKinney. Fifth row, left to right, Weatherford, E. Guthrie, McCane, Stembridge, Hancock, G. Henderson, A. Glass, J. Crenshaw, Brown, M. Crews, M. Henderson. Sixth row, left to right, Farley, B. Vernon, Womack, Fisher, Cranford, McDannald, and Glass. CHORAL CLUB Winning a Superior rating at the District Music Festival was only one of the many highlights of the session for this year ' s Choral Club, the largest in the school ' s history. Under the direction of Miss Harriett Harris, the club successfully gave its annual Christmas and spring First sopranos in the Choral Club are, first row, left to right, Booth, Trickey, R. Wilborn, L. Roark, Walden, Powell, and Overby; second row, R. Roark, Elder, Martin, Epps, Hazelwood, Burton, and Rickman; third row, Gravitte, Martin, Wilborn, Lester, Sat¬ terfield, Wilborn, Riddle, and Rogers; fourth row, Chandler, Butler, Smith, Traynham, Rickman, Smith, Allen, Wilson, and Thompson; fifth row, Satterfield, Fisher, Dixon, Woody, Elliott, Jennings, Lowery, Puryear, and Ferguson. The second sopranos are, first row, left to right, McCanless, Chaney, Crews, Cavanaugh, Long, and Francis; second row, Wagner, Gravitte, High, Mitchell, Brown, and Gosney; third row, Wagstaff, Harris, Herndon, Guthrie, Langford, Nunn, and Long; fourth row, Tuck, Lewis, Loftis, Lacy, Boelte, and Compton. Shelby R ogers , John Patter son, Mar¬ vin Throckmorton, and Jane Owen concerts. In addition to its more formal appearances, the club sang at many other school functions and also sponsored two school dances. Truly the group lived up to its pur¬ pose: to appreciate all types of music through the s t u d y and joy of singing. Altos of the Choral Club are, first row, left to right, Hackney, C, Anderson, L. Anderson, Sadler, Pulliam, Church, Clark, and Thompson; second row, Hunt, Maddrey, Newcomb, Hudson, Per- vette, Beak, Moorefield, and Walton; third row, P. Roark, Daniel, Burton, Torian, J. Anderson, Connor, and Tuck; fourth row, Whitlow, Richardson, Richie, Hamlett, Cook, McCormick, and S. Smith; fifth row, Gassaway, Bradshaw, Slayton, Fourqurean, Morris, Terry, and Smiley. In the boy ' s section are, first row, left to right, Penzer, Moore¬ field, Throckmorton, Tuck, and Roark; second row, Bass, Gregory, Connor, Layne, and Chaney; third roy. Crews, Hudson, Cheatham, Williamson, Starkey, and Guthrie; fourth row, Carter, Holmes, Glass, Patterson, Burton, and Owen. makeup the H. C. H. S.Choral Club Quartet. LIBRARY CLUB The Library Club officers are, left to right, Brenda Crews, president; Patricia Walker, vice-president; Jane Austin, secretary and reporter; and Miss Frances Woltz, sponsor. To encourage a greater interest among the stu¬ dents in libraries and library service, to stimulate reading interests, and to improve the library work as acareer are the purposes of the Library Club. From time to time during the school year the Library Club visits libraries in other schools to observe other systems. The Club also sponsors a popularity contest each year to elect Miss H.C.H.S. The proceeds from this contest help buy books and supplies which benefit all H.C.H.S. students. The Club is composed of the girls who work in the library each period during the day. Library Club members are, first row, left to right, J. Daniel, Crews, Austin, Simmons, Ander¬ son, Coates, Powell, Walker, Pulliam, Carter, Adams, and Wilkins; second row, Marilla, Atkins, Williams, Anderson, Smith, G. Daniel, Morris, Paulette, Martin, Shapard, Moore, Snead, Miles and Torian. Chief operators of the Audio-Visual Club are, sitting, Raymond Strange, standing, left to right, Louis Cabiness, Louis Smith, and Kenneth Martin. AUDIO- VISUAL CLUB Halifax County High School ' s Audio-Visual Club is a school service group whose purposes are to assist the Audio-Visual director in the area of Audio-Visual Education, to set up and operate all visual aids equipment, and to encourage boys with mechanical ability to receive instruction in audio¬ visual aids equipment. The boys in the Audio-Visual Club receive no medals or trophies. They are learning to serve and to give of their time with no ulterior motive. Members of the Audio-Visual Club are, sitting, Louis Cabiness, and Robert Younger. Back row, Raymond Strange, Mrs. Lorraine Myers, sponsor; Louis Smith, Carroll Whitlow, Kenneth An-’ derson, Kenneth Martin, John Atkins, and Cliborne Chaney. DEBATE TEAMS R es olved that the federal government should sustain the prices of major agricultural products at not less than ninety per cent parity was the topic for debate this year for the H.C .H.S . debate team . Although the only outside debate was at the District F orensics M e e t in Dancille this spring, the team practiced by debating with members of the speech arts class and the junior team. To train one to analyze any controversial question, to teach one to speak effectively, and to prepare one to think while on his feet were the goal which the team strived for during the year. Members of the Junior Debate Team are, standing, left to right, Barbara Day, Stella Marilla.and Louise Watkins. Sitting, left to right, are Frances Page Loftis, Ann Bailey, and Eleanor Jones. Senior Debate Team members are, left to right, Henry McLaughlin, Betty Lou Anderson, Tony Michaels, and Larry Harmon. Members of the Safety Council are. first row, left to right, Ramey, Tuck, Rickmon, Thompson, and Heath; second row, Smith, Powell, Cross, Riddle, Hoy, Brown Mrs Laughlin. sponsor, Evans, Martin and Bass. C renshaw, Mary Me- SAFETY COUNCIL Officers of the Safety Council are, stand - ing, left to right, David Smith, president; Amy Brown, secretary; and Mitz Martin, v ic e -p r e s ide nt . On the bottom row, are Tommy Gilliam, reporter; Ned Evans, treasurer; and Hugo Martin, publicity chair¬ man. As a result of the Halifax County Safety Council ' s discussion of teen-age drivers last year, the Student S a f e ty Council was started under the direction of Mrs. Mary McLaughlin. The highlight of the Council ' s program was a full day assembly on Wednesday, November 29 , 1957. Each class at H.C.H.S. had a special program with guest speakers from the Division of Motor Vehicles in Richmond. Students also spoke. The aim of the Student Safety Council of H.C .H.S. is to insure safety in the halls, on the highways, and in the school ' s parking lots. SCIENCE COUNCIL Visiting local points of scientific interest and having an Atomic Energy Week are included on the activities calendar of the Science Council. The Science Club ' s purpose is to develop future scientists by encouraging students to experi¬ ment and to develop new ideas. Interest in science, particularly in school, and also in the country as a whole, is emphasized by this club. The H. C. H. S. Science Club has won recogni¬ tion by having a representative at the National Science Fair, and by having the president of the Virginia Academy of Science from this club. Science Council officers are, left to right, Lo- rene D e J a r n e 11 e , reporter; Johnny Towler, president; Doug Wilburn, treasurer; Walter Cheatham, secretary; and Harry Dunn, ser¬ geant-at-arms . Science Council members are, first row, left to right, Shapard, Carpenter, McKinney, Hoskins, Dunn, Seamster, and Tingen; second row, Chaney, Chandler, Blout, Gilliam, Bennett, and Strange; third row, Crews, Wynn, Warren, Hodges, Shiers, Leigh, and Bagwell; fourth row, Martin, Harper, Patterson, E. Smith, F. Smith, and Garber. Fxrst year Latin students are, first row, right to left, Davis, Clark, Waller, Harding, Powell, Miss Frances How ard, sponsor; Williams, president; Vaughan, Bigger, Bodeman, Farmer, and Hines; second row, Warren, Coates, raynham, Rickmon, Carter, Reaves, Byron, Clay, Perkins, Martin, Crews, Elder, and Poole; third row Cole’ Crenshaw Lewis Herndon, Wilmouth, Crews, Perkins, Tuck, V rnon. Fallen, Murphy, Conner, Davis andDuna- way; fourth row, G1 as s co c k Elliott, Thompson, Elliott, Baynes, Loftis, Creasy, Gibson, Wilson, PMUips and flft u r ° W ’ 1 tf )ftls ’ Jones Shiers, Worsham, Forlmes, Roark, Marilla, Mellor, Harrell, Spears Terry and Motley; sixth row. Tucker, Allen, Botth, Moore, Penzer, Gordon, Murray, Seabolt, Ramey and Hawkins- seventh row Brown, Bledsoe Ramsey, Tuck, Bowen, Watkins, Lee, Hughes, Hiies. Henders nd Atkins; eiRhtl row, Wilborn, Lacy, Watts, Hodges, Satterfield, Bailey, Fuller, Bohannon, and Powell. NATIONAL JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE To stimulate an interest in the study of Latin and to provide an adequate background for the study of French and Spanish are the main pur¬ poses of the National Junior Classical League. Second year Latin students are, first row, right to left, Powell, Miss Frances Howard, sponsor; Williams, president; Barnes, and Oliver; second row, S i z e m o r e , Lowery, Dixon, Farley, and Powell; third row, Young, Edmondson, Mason, Newbill, Moore, and Bradley; fourth row. Bag- well, Moorefield, Murray, Covington, Simmons, and Booth; fifth row, Burton, Moorefield, Wilson, Allen, Barksdale, Loftis, and Lipscombe; sixth row, Armistead, Coates, Owen, Tuck, and Smith; seventh row, Whittlow, Wilburn, Paulette, Bowen, and Pugh; eighth row, Butler, Cardwell, Jones, Hu nt , Puryear, and Ingle; ninth row, Strange, Watkins, Bagwell, Glass, King, and Merrin; tenth row, Jennings, Atkins, Chaney, Hines, and Buchanan. This year the greatest accomplishment of the National Junior Classical League was the fact that it is one of the largest organizations in school, with approximately one hundred and forty members. Plans for this year included the promotion of an annual Language Week, the publication of a National Junior Classical League paper, and this summer the club hopes to have a representative at the National Convention of the National Jun¬ ior Classical League. FRENCH CLUB French Club officers are, sitting left to right, Poole, reporter; Roark, president; Rogers, song leader. Standing left to right, Mrs. Trice, sponsor; Easley, treasurer; Wilborne, vice-president; and Powell, secretary. To increase the love for the French language by getting atmosphere in an informal way is the chief purpose of the French Club. The French Club achieves this atmosphere by singing French songs, giving skits, playing games, and contests, and by having guest speakers at its meetings. At least one banquet is given each year, and there are several meetings during the year when only French is spoken. The French Club has several 1 u n c h e o n s in the cafeteria when the members speak only French. F rench Club members are, first row, left to right, Ranson, Rogers, Wilborn, Benoit, Newby, Payne, Hil- burn, and Day; second row, Crews, Poole, Mills, Watkins, Tune, Soper, Wilborn; third row, Midkiff, Powell, Dunn, Woody, Brown, Shepard, Puryear, Anderson, Boelte, and Patterson; fourth row, Lacks, McCanless, Easley, Zizemore, Jennings, Walters, and Adams; fifth row, Terry Harmon, Murray, Carden, Ferguson, Blanks, and Lacy. Members of the Spanish Club are, first row, left to right, Cranford, Jennings, Hupp, Snead, Guthrie and Ben¬ nett; second row, Adams, Warren, Terry, Long, Gravitt, DeJarnette and Elder; third row, Midkiff, Michaels Patterson, Francis, Keeton, Hodnett and Powell; fourth row, Gilliam, Weatherford, H. Martin, McLaughlin Evans, Rowles, M! Martin, Throckmorton, Burgess and k4r L. Martin Gravely, sponsor. To further the knowledge of students concerning the Spanish speaking peoples, and to enlighten the students about the people in neighboring countries are the main objectives of the Spanish Club. The club usually has three socials a year to promote good feeling among Spanish students. The last is usually in conjunction with the French Club. All students who take first or second year Spanish are eligible for the club. The students take an active part in the work of the club and transact all the business. SPANISH CLUB Spanish Club officers are, standing, left to right, Franklin Midkiff, president; Jimmy Pat¬ terson, second vice - president; and Marvin Throckmorton, reporter. Seated are Virginia Gravitt, first vice-president; Eunice Adams, treasurer; and Lorene DeJarnette, secretary. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Officers of the F .T .A. are sitting left to right, Dorothy Anne Sizemore, secretary; Bob Terry, president; Lorene DeJarnette, treasurer; and Maxine Jennings, historian; standing, Mildred Murray, reporter; Mrs. Lois Jennings, sponsor; and Jordan Hudson, vice -president. Future Teachers of America is an organization to further the interest of junior and senior stu¬ dents in the field of teaching. Each student must have at least fifty practice teaching hours during a school year. To gain these hours, each member must do practice teaching or at least one hour ' s work for one of his teachers each week. These fifty hours go on the student ' s FTA record in college. The club officers areas follows: Bob Terry, president; Jordan Hudson, vice-president; Doro¬ thy Anne Sizemore, secretary; Lorene DeJar¬ nette, treasurer; Maxine Jennings, historian; and Mildred Murray, librarian. Member s of the F .T . A. are, seated clockwise, Murray, Terry, Dunn, Roark, DeJarnette, Size - more, Franklin, and Elliott; standing, Long, Mrs. Jennings, Terry, Hudson, Warren, Jennings, Thompson, and Torian. V.O.T. girls learn to be competent office workers. VOCATIONAL OFFICE TRAINING Senior students who intend to work in an office after graduation from high school, and who are trained in typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping, may enroll in Vocational Office Training. The second semester of the senior year is a period of part-time on-the-job training that requires the student to work a minimum of fifteen hours in a local office. In addition to receiving credit in school, the student also receives pay for satisfactory office work. Students who take advantage of V.O.T. will dis¬ cover that it offers specialized pre-employment training, an opportunity to practice in an actual job situation, an estimate of real interest and ability, earning while learning, assurance of immediate full -time employment upon graduation, and it develops a feeling of confidence in ability. The V. O. T. head secretaries are, sitting left to right, Elsie Covington and Yvonne Brandon. Standing are Jane Carter, Virginia Carmichael, Orene Beverly, Peggy Fran¬ cisco, and Iris Mitchell. DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATION Diversified Occupation is a program designed to provide vocation industrial training opportunities for high school juniors and seniors. It is a form of part time training that involves a co-operative arrangement between trade and the public high school. These trade and industrial establish¬ ments furnish part time employment and training of pupils during school hours. The Halifax Chapter is the second largest in number in the State and has placed three out of the four district officers. The officers of the D.O. Club are, left to right, Hue 11 Matthews, president; Jesse Lowery, vice - president; Joan Burgess, secretary; Nancy Russell, treasurer; and Bobby Burton, reporter. Members of the D.O. Club are, first row, left to right, Childrey, Webster, Henderson, Burgess, Russell, Edwards, and Mr. Blain, sponsor; second row, Wilkerson, Lowery, Spenser, Burton, Lloyd, and Caudle; third row, Matthews, Ratliff, Allen, Owen, Slate, and Atkins. Members of the D.E. Club are, first row, left to right, Vicks, Carter, Waskey, Fulcher, and Cole; second row, Link, Williams, Carter, Lloyd, and Thomason; third row, Herndon, Miss May Reilly, sponsor; Copley, Glasscock, Adcock, and Owen; fourth row, Morton, C. Moore, H. Moore, Murphy, and Trent. The D.E. C lub officers are, front row, left to right, Peggy Link, secretary; Doris Vicks, r e p o r t e r ; and Lucille Waskey, treasurer; back row, Radford Trent, president; Ed Murphy, parliamentarian; andHaroid Moore, vice-president. DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION Over ninety-five per cent of the D.E. students at H.C.H.S. are employed during the school year. The purposes of the D .E. Club are to develop progres sive leadership in the field of distri¬ bution; to provide for an intelligent choice of occupations; to encourage the use of high ethical standards in business; and to keep abreast of current developments in business through the use of the training facilities it offers. Every year the D.E. students go to the State Convention and this year the D.E. scrapbook won a placing in the finals of the state contest. j 1 i I FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Members of the senior section of the F.H.A., pictured above, are, first row, left to right, Mrs. Greenwood, sponsor; Allen, Whitt, Martin, Mad - drey, Waller, Priest, Austin, Blanks, Moorefield and Newcomb; second row, Gravitte, Roberts, Pulliam, Daniel, Newton, Duffie, Gravitte, Tuck, Adams , Martin and Stevens; third row, Mrs. Swanson, sponsor; Waller, Miles, Hudson, Miles, Eades, Woltz, Brown, Womack, M.A. Seay and M.L. Seay; fourth row, Mrs. Daniel, sponsor; Conner, Clay, Humphries, Murray; Patterson, Lewis, Fisher, Noblin and Jennings; fifth row, Baylous, Martin, McCul- luck, Thompson, Martin, Terry, Terry, Eanes, Richardson and Richie . Members of the junior section of the F.H.A. pictured above are, first row, left to right, Smith, Davis, Dawes, Powell, McCanless, Herndon, Newton, Moore, Midkiff, and Miss Shotwell, sponsor; second row, Watts, Vaughn, Compton, Church, Brown, Rickmon, Crenshaw, Reeves, Nuckles, Bowman, Walker and Lester; third row, Mrs. Thompson, sponsor; Cocke, Baynes, Blount, Carter, Tucker, Smith, Loftis, Forlines and Elliott; fourth row, Ande son, Bailey, Ames, Atkins, Austin, Vernon, Smith Glascock and Wilson. 130 Chapter officers of the F .H.A. are, standing left to right, Humphries, historian; Murray, reporter; Brown, president; Austin, secretary; and Mrs. Greenwood, sponsor . Sitting left to right, Moorefield, vice-president and Blount, treasurer. Mildred Murray, left, is editor of the F.H.A. state newspaper, Home Spun Yarns ; while Amy Brown is on the staff of the national newspaper Teen Times. Some of the girls of the F.H.A. Hospital Auxiliary seem to be enjoying this demon¬ stration on taking care of a patient. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA To promote a growing appreciation of the joys and satisfactions of homemaking is the chief purpose of the Future Homemakers of America. This year the F.H.A. numbered among its accomplishments the following: Edna Earle Moorefield represented Charfax Federation at the National Convention, and Amy Brown was named to the National Teen Times committee. This year ' s activities included the Fall Feder¬ ation Meeting at Randolph Henry, the organi¬ zation of the Hospital Auxiliary, and the obser¬ vation of F.H.A. Week in April. Many dances, including the Get-Acquainted Dance, the Christ¬ mas Dance, the F.H.A. - F.F.A. Valentine Dance, and the UNESCO Dance, highlighted the social calendar. This page has been sponsored by HALIFAX ROLLER MILLS and BOSTON DRUG COMPANY of South Boston. Officers for the eighth and ninth grade sections are, seated left to right, San¬ dra Herndon, vice -president; Nancy Baynes, treasurer; Dottie Crenshaw, reporter; Faye Rickman, secretary; and on the floor, Fleetie Brown, presi¬ dent . The officers of the F.F.A. are, left to right, Mr. James Cardwell, sponsor; Jordan Hudson, reporter; Jack Cole, treasurer; John Jennings, president; Weldon Shelton, vice-president; Hud¬ son Reese; secretary; and James Good, sentinel. Mr. Jessie Crews helps his class fill out their record books. i 132 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Development of better agriculture, leadership, co-operation, and citizenship are the four main objectives of the F uture Farmers of America. To stimulate the growth of these admirable traits of character, the F.F.A. participates in many activities. Some of these which the Halifax County F.F.A. Chapter sponsored this year were the Forestry Judging Contest, Father-Son Ban¬ quet, and Public Speaking Contests. They par¬ ticipated in the Danville Baby Beef Show, Lynch¬ burg Farm Show, Halifax County Fair, and the Atlantic Rural Exposition. Everyone ' s busy in the Ag. Shop Hudson Reese, Jordan Hudson, and Marvin Ligon were members of the F.F.A. Forestry Judging Team. Mr. John Myers looks on as Glen Good makes a recording for the F.F.A. Radio Program. John Jennings, winner of the tractor driv¬ ing contest, shows his ability. ATHLETICS Editor. . . Gerald Burton Halifax nine-fold we hail thee were the words on the lips of many of the students of H.C.H.S. throughout the 1956-57 school year. Through the season of rugged competition in foot¬ ball, victories and defeats in basketball and base¬ ball, the Comets represented Halifax County High to the best of their ability. In the afternoons of strenuous practices and in the evenings of the many events, the Comets struggled endlessly to provide entertainment and a reputation that would go with them throughout the future. Throughout this section of the HALISCOPE there are illustrations of the students and athletic activities they took part in. These illustrations represent only a minor part of the work and time it takes to turn out an athletic team. The participation of these members of the ath¬ letic teams are one of the highest honors a stu¬ dent can receive. The co-operation and friend¬ ship displayed among the members tends to serve asagreat asset to them in the future. They have learned skills that can be used the rest of their lives in any situation. Cheerleaders Dorothy Anne Sizemore, Jean Powell, and Mary Franees Kearse urge the fans to cheer the team on. Baseball coach Hank Hamrick shows Donald Moore the proper way to bat. Harold Garrett is the catcher. Hours of afternoon basketball practice pay off when the Comets meet and defeat visiting teams at the school gym on Tuesday and Friday nights. BOOK IV Members of the football team are, first row, left to right, Lloyd, Crews, Bledsoe, Fuller, Sea- Lee, and Bowen; second row, Manager Wilkerson, Arthur, Carter, Burton, Billingslea, Hickey, and Manager Bennett; third row, Coach Edwards, New, Gilliam, Ramey, Barksdale, McLaughlin, Payne; fourth row, Kilgore, Garrett, Starnes, Hoy, Hawkins, Farmer, Wade, and Martin. BLUE COMET FOOTBALL 136 I bolt, Patterson, Morningstar, Hupp, Adams, Watkins, Hoy, Gold, Colvin, Burton, and SQUAD Coach Marshall Edwards Co-Captains Bill Payne and Gerald Burton 137 Wayne Hoy Tackle Don Adams Guard Bill Payne Guard COMET H.C.H.S. VIS. Sept. 14-E. C. Glass 6 34 2 1 -Bluestone 12 6 28 -Covington 0 25 Oct. 5-Jefferson Sr. 6 42 12 -Parkview 6 6 Quarterback Gerald Burton gives off on a quickie to Halfback John Burton. Coleman Starnes End John Burton Halfback Gerald Burton Quarterback Tommy Gilliam Center John Billingslea Guard Bobby Kilgore Tackle SCOREBOARD Oct. 19-Hampton H.C.H.C. 6 VIS. 26 26-Bassett 13 21 Nov. 2-Andrew Lewis 13 27 9 -Petersburg 7 19 16-G. W. 6 13 Center Tommy Gilliam centers a direct pass to Fullback Hugh Colvin on a plunger. Hugh Colvin Leroy Farmer Harold Garrett Fullback Center End SEASON The Comets opened their 1956 football season by journey¬ ing to Lynchburg where they met E.C. Glass High. Quarterback Gerald Burton scored the first Comet touch¬ down ever made against Glass; but it wasn ' t enough, as the Hilltoppers we nt to the air and handed the inex¬ perienced Comets a 34-6 defeat. Bluestone High allowed the Comets two first half scores and then couldn ' t retaliate quick enough as the locals took a 12-6 decision from the Barons for their first and only win of the season. Penalties were frequent and fumbles proved costly as the jittery Comets still showed a lack of experience. After a v e r y even, scoreless first half the Covington Cougars scored four second half touchdowns against a tired and undermanned H.C.H.S. eleven to win the game 25-0. The Comets were forced to play most of the second half with four first string men out of the game due to injuries and personal fouls. Although the score by no means showed it, the Blue and White looked good in Roanoke as Burton was moved to fullback and Ramey was shifted to quarterback. HIGHLIGHTS The Comets moved the ball exceedingly well at times and scored once as Jefferson Senior won 45-6. A fumble set up the only Park View score as the Dragons tied the Comets 6-6 before a large H.C.H.S. homecoming crowd. Again fumbles and penalties hurt the Comets, who were surprised by the scrappiness of the visitors. The Comets played their best game of the season against one of their toughest foes, Hampton. The Blue and White moved the ball all night and put the undefeated Crabbers behind ina game for the first time in the Hampton season. Hugh Colvin scored the H.C.H.S. talley on a 77 yard scamper but Hampton rebounded to stop the tiring Comets 26-6. The lastfour games on the Comet schedule were all losses and all muddy. The Bassett game was played entirely in the rain with the Bengals coming out on the long end of a 21-13 score. The Comets lived up to their standard of playing fairly good ball against the stronger teams as they battled fierce¬ ly before succumbing to Salem 13-27 and Petersburg 7- 19. In the last game George Washington High of Danville eked out a 13-6 victory over a tired-out but fired-up Comet eleven, who ended the game on the opponents six yard line. A • HOME VISITORS Members of the J.V. football team are, first row, left to right. Coach Edwards, Haley, Morning- star, Bledsoe, Seabolt, Patterson, Walton, Fuller, and Lloyd; second row, Manager Wilkerson, Carter, Lee, Ingle, New, James, McLaughlin, Martin, Hupp, and Manager Bennett; third row, Lloyd, Ramey, Watkins, Arthur, Gold, Bowen, and Hoy. I I FOOTBALL i ' Fullback Buddy Arthur picks up yardage against the Roxboro J.V. ' s. SCOREBOARD JR. VARSITY H.C.H.S. VIS. Roxboro 19 12 Hargrave 0 13 Bluestone 32 6 Roxboro 6 0 Hargrave 7 12 Bluestone 32 0 PEP CLUB To promote school spirit and to encourage the fans to back the H.C.H.S. athletic teams are main objectives of the Pep Club, which was organized last year. In o r d e r to become a member of the Pep Club, one must be willing to be present at all of the varsity home football and basketball games ex¬ cept one during the year. The members are also expected to attend, as much as possible, the junior varsity home games, and if it can be arranged, they journey to those away from home. The officers of the Comet Pep Club are, center, President, Maxine Jennings; left, Vice President, Myrna Powell; right, Secretary, Bets y Patterson; be¬ hind, Treasurer, Harriet Satterfield. e members of the Pep Club are, first row, left to right, Overby, Weat, Brown, Balse, Priest, Carter Harding.Patterson.HaH, Smith, and Jennings; second row, Bane, Younger, Chaney, Brad- n aW B oorne � Talbott, Covington, Hupp, Williamson, and Budner; third row, Owen unn. Morning star, Burton, Stanford, Tuck, Puryear, Newton, Satterfield, and Cavanaugh; fourth fifth’ fn We M C ° a J eS iH La kS ’ 1 ? a in ; She P 1 l erd ' Crenshaw, McCraw, Spencer, Chappell, and Dunn; Sixth row’ ’° f r efie T i d ’ oorefield, Lacy, Snead, Roberts, Marilla, Melbar, Patterson, and Gould; si th row, Loftis, Newton, Thompson, Long, Murray, Prevatte, Tillman, Benoit, and Satterfield The Comet cheerleaders are, counter clockwise from the middle, Eva Jane Wilkerson, Virginia Gravitt, Joyce Wilborn, Estelle Ranson, Mary Frances Kearse, Jean Powell, Dorothy Anne Size¬ more, Lorene DeJarnette, Betty Elliott, Carol Poole and in the center, Dixie Collins, mascot. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS ! ; : Give me a C ! Give me an O ! This was the familiar cry of the Halifax County High School cheerleaders at the 1956-57 football and basketball games. Leading the cheers at these athletic events was only part of the cheer¬ leaders ' activities. Decorating goalposts, and planning pep ralleys and homecoming activities completed the year ' s schedule. Ten cheerleaders are elected each year by the Student Council president and president-elect, members of the faculty of the Physical Education Department, and the graduating cheerleaders. Head Cheerleader Dorothy Anne Sizemore 144 Cheering at the junior varsity football and basket¬ ball games and the bringing of spirit into the fans present are the most important purposes of the J.V. Cheerleaders. This years J.V. cheerleaders have to the best of their ability brought spirit and zest to the hearts of many of the fans while they attended the H.C. H.S. J.V. activities. These girls are to be com¬ mended for a job well done. Junior varsity cheerleading prepares the person for the oncoming years of varsity activities, but most of all it prepares one to become a leader for Halifax County High School. Head Cheerleaders Emmy Lee Mason and Sandra Dixon J.V. CHEERLEADERS The Baby Comets cheerleaders are, left to right, (First Row) Nancy Cocke, Emmy Lee Mason Judy Patterson, Betsy Patterson. (Second Row) Laura Benoit, Becky Spears, Sandra Dixon Bobby Haroll, and Mary Frances Merrin. BLUE COMET The Blue Comet basketball players are, first row, left to right: Louis Lacy, John Burton, Hickey, Leonard Riddle, Donnie Green, and Mitchell Gravitte; second row; Coach Hamrick, Starnes, Weldon Shelton, Ed Murphy, Wayne Hoy, John Patterson, Gerald Burton, and 146 BASKETBALL TEAM Sherell Cole, Bill Payne, Jimmy Manager Dan Patterson, Coleman Manager Aubrey Guthrie. Coach Hank Hamrick and Captain Sherell Cole. SCOREBOARD Dec. 4 Frankling C o. H.C.H.S. 65 VIS. 51 7 Andrew Lewis 58 71 1 1 Bas sett 40 48 14 E. C. Glass 36 59 19 Jefferson Sr. 57 64 Jan. 4 Bas sett 43 51 8 Drewry Mason 47 71 1 5 G.W. 37 51 18 William Fleming 68 78 19 Drewry Mason 43 46 25 E.C . Glass 34 61 29 Jefferson Sr. 63 50 Feb. 1 C ovington 61 40 5 William Fleming 66 37 12 G.W. 44 58 15 Bedford 47 35 19 Andrew Lewis 49 60 22 Covington 54 41 26 Franklin Co. 81 38 147 COMET CAGERS ’56 Ed Murphy Louis Lacy Bill Payne Sherell Cole John Patterson This page has been sponsored by BOOTH-WHITE SPORT SHOP ofDanville and DANVILLE OFFICE SUPPLY COMPANY. COMET CAGERS ’57 John Burton Weldon Shelton Gerald Burton Coleman Starnes Wayne Hoy The Baby Blue Comets basketball players are, first row, left to right, Coach Edwards, Pat Patter¬ son, Teddy Bennett, and Kenneth Mauck; second row, David Tetterton, Marvin Throckmorton, Billy Morning star, and Henry McLaughlin; third row, Hugh Colvin, Bobby Hawkins, Bob Soper, and Garnett Seay. J.V. BASKETBALL H.C.H.S. VIS. 7-Andrew Lewis 45 43 13-Renan 66 27 14-E. C. Glass 32 43 19- Jefferson Sr. 29 31 11-Spring Garden 50 63 14-Hargrave 46 38 15--G. W. 39 42 18 -Fleming 39 26 25-E. C. Glass 31 32 28-Renan 55 30 29 - Jefferson Sr. 37 48 1-Spring Garden 36 42 5 -Fleming 38 36 8 -Bedford 38 39 11-Hargrave 30 18 12-G. W. 37 32 19-Andrew Lewis 45 42 26-Franklin Co. 52 30 The Freshman team puts in a good hard afternoon ' s practice. 150 -rA- H.C.H.S. VIS. Dec. 4-Franklin Co. 59 68 11 -Bassett 36 69 13-Renan 14 69 Jan. 4-Bassett 27 45 8-Drewry Mason 41 52 11-Spring Garden 50 68 19 -Drewry Mason 36 49 Z8-Renan 55 71 Feb. 1-Spring Garden 35 43 8-Bedford 36 55 15-Bedford 35 55 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Coach Gene Lucas and Captain Joan Gassaway The Blue Comettes basketball players are, left to right, Florence Legare, Carolyn Waller, Martha Richardson, Phylis Hughe s , Ruth Cole, Joan Gassaway, Earline Allen, Jeanette Gravitt, Mary Vaughan, Ruby Yates, Lois Benoit, and Maxine Jennings. The Comet baseball players are, first row, left to right, Philip Crews, John Jennings, Hugh Col¬ vin, Marshall Crews, Bill Payne, and Gerald Burton; second row, Coach Hamrick, Maurice Riddle, David T etterton, Harold Garrett, Ed Murphy, Don Moore, Leonard Riddle, and Manager Billy Carter. COMET BASEBALL 1956 SCOREBOARD Roxboro H.C.H.S. 5 VIS. 2 Randolph Henry 14 8 Covington 10 8 George Washington 5 7 Covington 1 4 Parkview 1 0 Roxboro 18 4 Hargrave 4 6 Randolph Henry 12 3 Parkview 10 8 Senior members of the 1956 team were, first row, left to right, Wayne Clements, Billy Gravitt, Sherman Stanley; second row, Ed Quarels, Willis Womack, and Henry Hunt. 152 COMET TRACK 1956 SCOREBOARD H. M. A. Martinsville 72 28 1 2 E. C. Glass 104 H. C. H. S . 15 1 2 H. C. H. S . 9 Coach Edwards shows Bobby Kilgore a few pointers on how to put the shot. The Comet track members are, first row, left to right, Marvin Throckmorton, Billy Carter, Dale Ramey, and Jimmy Hickey; second row, David Wilborn, Hugh Colvin, Coleman Starnes, Mitz Martin, and Bobby Hawkins. r i ■Maife- . . H R) JL, Jn Zhe Classroom 4 nd On Zhe Playing Held I Mrs. Grace Seat is giving her physi¬ cal ed. class callisthenics before engaging in class activity. Mr. Gene Lucas is giving his physi¬ cal ed. class a lecture in first aid. This is a course prescribed for all H.C.H.S. physical education classes. Here is a girl ' s physical ed. class engaging in class activity. This goes on three days a week during the winter season. 154 The eighth grade boys physical ed. classes are engaging in class activity. After three quarters of class activity inside, the boys and girls serve three quarters out-of-doors. The physical education department has been greatly improved throughout the school year. There has been a much better system worked out for the participation of students in all types of gymnastics. Approximately 936 pupils were enrolled in the thirty-five physical ed. classes at H.C.H.S. Approximately $650 in equipment is made avail¬ able to these students . The faculty of the de - partment are fully qualified and give their all for the success of the p hy s i c a 1 education de¬ partment. The students under these teachers should be proud to serve under their leadership, for they help a great deal in teaching one to build his character. Physical Education Helps Wuild Wetter Character 155 FEATURES EDITOR CAROL POOLE It is with great pride that we present this, the feature section which s i g n i f i e s something extra special, something truly to be presented with pride. Exhausted though we were from the many days of work on homecoming, we watched with great admiration that night as the band played Sweetheart of Sigma Chi and the convertibles drove majestically down the fieldfor the highlight of the evening - -the crowning of the queen. We watched in exaltation as another of H.C.H.S. ' s beauties was crowned Mis s H.C.H.S. We have much to treasure in our memories of the fun and hard Stagehands Colman Starnes, Gerald Morton, and W e 1 d o n Shelton are conscientiously at work on a set., work that was put into the presentation of our four plays Time Out For Ginger , T he Valiant , Death Takes A Holiday , and January Thaw . We will never cease to remember how we felt from the time the curtain rose on first night , and how much we welcomed the warm reception of the audience. Wecouldnot complete our feature section without the mention of the highlight of the year--the Junior-Senior. We will always cherish the memorie s of that night when we danced around a beautiful, bubbling fountain tothe theme, Three Coins in the Fountain . Grad and students talk over old times at the homecoming dance. 156 Father Scribby Cheatham gives advice to daughter Carol Poole on howto handle boys while Mother Betty Elliott listens in the Thespian Troupe play Time Out For Ginger , BOOK v 157 Homecoming queen Sara Lou McCanless, center, and her attendants Sandra Dixon, left, and Pat Chaffin, right, wel¬ come the Homecoming crowd. 1 58 Cheerleaders Caro.l Poole, Eva Jane Wilkerson, Betty Elliott, and Lorene DeJarnette urge the crowd to yell. Students and alumni enjoy the Home¬ coming Dance. The Comet Band strikes up a lively tune during the Homecoming game. This page has been sponsored by KEYSTONE MILLS and BOSTON DRUG COMPANY of South Boston. X Virginia Gravitt Runner -up Millie McCanless Runner-up iii li .. . Betty Jean Tuck Eva Jane Wilkerson Brenda Crews Emmy Lee Mason Elna Canada Sandra Beale Cast members of the Thespian play, Time Out For Ginger are, from left to right, Scribby Cheatham, Betty Elliott, Tommy Gilliam, Lorene DeJarnette, Bob Terry, Carol Poole, Mildred Murray, David Wilborn, Larry Harmon, and Dorothy Anne Sizemore. Plays 0) January Thaw , the senior play, had in its cast, Harold Garrett, Anne Mills, Carol Poole, Gerald Burton, Joe Norwood, Wayne Hoy, Emmy Lu Pulliam, Estelle Ranson, Betty Elliott, Harriett Yancey, Jordan Hudson, and John Patterson. Cast from the Junior play, Death Takes A Holiday , from left to right are, Jimmy Patterson, Mildred Murray, Tony Michaels, Mitz Martin, Shelby Rogers, Barbara Day, and Diane Smiley’. From left to right are Tony Michaels, Louis Lacy, Don Adams, Scribby Cheatham, Betty Elliott, and Gerald Burton, cast members for the one-act play, The Valiant. Zhe year , iwjgJWi MMtv . THE STORY OF A FOUNTAIN Tall trees from little acorns may grow, but it takes lumber, an electric motor, water, crepe paper, and no small amount of blood, sweat, and tears to make a foun¬ tain flow or so Wayne Hoy, Harry Dunn, Louis Lacy, Don Adams, and Tommy Gil¬ liam discovered when they began work on the nine-feet high fountain that dominated the decorations for the prom. In the cen¬ ter picture, Tommy, with a took of appre¬ hension, puts the final tier in place as other juniors look on. Lower left, the fence goes up and the rocks are stapled into place by Maxine Jennings, Gerald Bur - ton, Eva J ane Wilkerson, Horace Heath, and Lorene DeJarnette. On the opposite page, with the work completed, Tommy Gilliam and Dorothy Anne Sizemore, De¬ coration Committee co-chairmen, take a tired, but happy look at the finished pro¬ duct . JUNIOR -SENIOR PROM 1956 This page has been sponsored by HALIFAX ROLLER MILLS of Halifax and POINTER ' S MEN ' S SHOP of South Boston 164 RocVdn Tobacco princesses Get that ball and go! Helping hands i 166 Flower fcjr the teacher Homecoming 167 C ' ' rtnrvw fiil n I Here ' s my vote! Senior election. Under G--46! ADVERTISING I To the patrons and to the advertisers without whose cooperation there could have been no HALISCOPE, go the thanks and appreciation of the class of 1957. Now that we have completed our task of creating a yearbook which portrays the activities of this year, we realize more than ever how much we are indebted to those people who have made this publication possible. Supporting the HAlHSCOPE is only one of the many ways they have aided Halifax County High School. Our advertisers have given a helping hand to many of the activities of our school. They are always willing to cooperate by lending scenery for school dramatic productions; by constantly backing up all Comet teams; by print¬ ing tickets and programs for plays, social events, and other school activities; by taking part in pep parades; and by providing refreshments at many of the dances at H.C.H.S. Without the guidance, support, and cooperation of the business firms in our community, activi¬ ties at Halifax County High School could never be as successful as they have been in the past. We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you. Mae Franklin, business manager of the STAR, and Mr .Eddie Greene at the South Boston News-Record Advertiser Printing Office look over the new layout of ads in the school newspaper. Merle Bradshaw and Patty Roark are two of the many girls who ' ve found that Wilborn ' s Hardware is the place to find dishes for that hope chest. 168 Whether by day or by night, as in the above picture taken by Tom¬ my Gilliam, Halifax Mills of Pacific Mills and Burlington Indust¬ ries has always welcomed H.C.H.S. students to its doors. BOOK IV 169 SENIOR STATISTICS DONALD WINSTON ADAMS; R.F.D. 2, Hal¬ ifax, Virginia; Football; Golf Team; Science Fair, first place winner; French Club; S.C.A.; One-Act Play; Senior Play, stage manager. EMILIE JANE ADAMS; R.F.D. 2, Sutherlin, Virginia; National Honor Society; Junior Na¬ tional Honor Society; Star; Science Club; F.H.A.; V.O.T.; Choral Club; S.C.A.; Hali- scope. DAVID ROUDOLPH ALLEN, JR.; Scottsburg, Virginia; F.F.A. KENNETH LEE ANDERSON; Nathalie, Vir¬ ginia; F.F.A.; Student Safety Council; Bus Driver. LOIS VIRGINIA ANDERSON; Nathalie, Vir¬ ginia; National Honor Society; Junior National Honor Society; F.H.A. ROBERT TRAYLOR BAGBY; R.F.D. 3, Vir- gilina, Virginia; F.F.A.; Baseball; Science Club; Choral; Band. WALTER H. BASS III; Star Route, South Boston, Virginia; Track; Band, president; Choral Club, group captain; Boys ' State. PATSY ORENE BEVERLEY; R.F.D. 2, Box 484-A, Halifax, Virginia; National Honor So¬ ciety; Science Club; V.O.T. BETTY LILLIAN BLACKSTOCK; R.F.D. 1, Nathalie, Virginia; F.H.A. HAZEL LOUISE BLACKSTOCK; Clover, Vir¬ ginia; F.H.A.; Choral Club. JOSEPH WEBSTER BLANKS; Virgilina, Vir- ginia; F.F.A.; Bus Driver. EDWIN R. BOE LTE ; P.O. Box 10, Vernon Hill, Virginia; Star; Track; Band, secretary, second lieutenant; French Club. YVONNE BOWEN; 121 Broad Street, South Boston, Virginia; F.H.A.; D.E, JERRY BLAIR BOYD; Alton, Virginia; Band. J. C. HOWLETT PIANO COMPANY Your Music Store South Boston, Virginia Fine Pianos Band Instruments Philco Magnavox Television Philco Kelvinator Appliances Mr. Zac Walker shows Gerald Burton one of the many pieces of fine furniture that can be found at Chandler-Walker in South Boston. 170 Mae Franklin and Mary Frances Kearse, two student clerks at Newberry ' s, look over the new spring pocket books. Glenda Newby is beaming with pride as she stands beside a striking new Ford at Crowell ' s. SENIOR STATISTICS MERLE OWEN BRADSHAW; Alton, Virginia; Haliscope; Star; Choral Club; F.H.A. CLARA YVONNE BRANDON; Alton, Virginia; National Honor Society; V.O.T.; Science Club. ANNA RUTH BRANSCOME; Alton, Virginia; F.H.A. BETTY ANNE BUCKNER; R.F.D. 1, Milton, North Carolina; Library Club; Pep Club. TREVA JOAN BURGESS; 2124 Vaughan Street, South Boston, Virginia; D.O., District, local secretary. DORIS ANN BURTON; Halifax Road, South Boston, Virginia. GERALD LEE BURTON; 1813 Chamberlain Street, South Boston, Virginia; Sophomore Class Vice-president; Star; Haliscope, sports editor; Football, co-captain; Science Club; Band; Choral Club; Audio Visual Club; One- Act Play; Senior Play; All Western District Honorable Mention, football. JOHN EDWARD BURTON, JR.; South Boston, Virginia; Football; B a s k e t b a 11; Baseball; Track; Audio Visual Club; S.C.A.; All Wes¬ tern District H o n o r a b 1 e Mention football, baseball. NANCY JANE BURTON; Halifax, Virginia; F.H.A.; V.O.T.; Science Club. VIRGINIA LEE CARMICHAEL; Vernon Hill, Virginia; F.H.A.; Science Club; Choral Club’ V.O.T. CLARA JANE CARTER; Alton, Virginia; V. O.T., F.H.A., historian, Charfax Federation, secretary; Girls ' State. MARY RUTH CARTER; R.F.D. 2, South Bos¬ ton, Virginia; D.E. RANDALL WARD CARTER; R.F.D. 2, Suth- erlin, Virginia; F.F.A.; Bus Driver. RICHARD GALE CAUDLE; Box 106, Virgi- lina, Virginia. 171 SENIOR STATISTICS EDWARD SHERELL COLE; R.F.D. 2, South Boston, Virginia; Junior Class, Vice-presi¬ dent; Baseball, Basketball, captain; Latin Club; F.F.A.; Livestock Judging Team. JOHN OLDAM COLE: Vernon Hill, Virginia; J.V. Basketball; J.V. Baseball; J.V. Football; F F.A., treasurer, Federation reporter. RUTH H. COLE; Denniston, Virginia; Bas¬ ketball; F.H.A.; V.O.T.; Choral Club; Science Club. RAE LAVERNE COLLIER; R.F.D. 2 , South Boston, Virginia; National Honor Society; Junior National Honor Society; Quill and Sc roll; Senior Class Secretary; Star, art edi¬ tor; Haliscope, layout editor; Junior Member of Lions Club; S.C.A. JOYCE CAROLYN COMER; R.F.D. 2, Virgi- lina, Virginia; F.H.A. BETTY BROWN CONNER; Nathalie, Virginia; F.H.A., Federation vice-president; Library C lub. Gerald Burton picks up the Easter corsage for his girl friend at Giles Florist. HELEN DAVIS CHANEY; R.F.D. 2, Box 338, Halifax, Virginia; Cboral Club; Science Club. PATSY JOAN CHANEY; R.F.D. 2, Box 163, Sutherlin, Virginia; F.H.A.; F.T.A. WALTER HUGHART CHEATHAM, JR.; 1010 Third Street, South Boston, Virginia; National Honor Society; Junior National Honor Society; Quill and Scroll; Thespian Troupe; Star, sports editor; Haliscope; J.V. Football; J.V. Basketball; Golf Team; Science Club, secre¬ tary; Choral Club; S.C.A.; Junior Play; One- Act Play; Thespian Troupe Play; Boys ' State; Science Fair, second place; History Fair, first place; Junior Rotarian; Senior Class Marshall; Delegate to C.S.P.A. ARCHIE ANDREW CHILDREY; 1 3 2 3 Terry Avenue, South Boston, Virginia; Football; Baseball; Basketball; Track; D.O. THELMA JEAN CLAYE; Crystal Hill, Vir¬ ginia; Latin Club. Mildred Murray is purchasing a croquet set at WesternAuto which has supplies for all H.C.H.S. students. 172 John Jennings, president of F.F.A., tries Glenda Newby, Carrington Powell, and H. out a new F a r m a 11 tractor at Spaulding Mason Sizemore enjoy an after-school Equipment Company. snack at the Eatwell Cafe. SENIOR STATISTICS REBECCA BOMAR CONNER; R.F.D. 1, Clo¬ ver, Virginia; F.H.A. WILLIAM P. COPLEY; 5 2 5 Logan Street, South Boston, Virginia; Track; D.E.; Science Club. ELSIE MAE COVINGTON; R.F.D. 2, Halifax, Virginia; National Honor Society, secretary; Junior National Honor Society; F.H.A.; Junior Member of Tuesday Woman ' s Club. BOBBY GENE CREWS; Clarkton, Virginia; F.F.A.; Choral Club. CARROLL WAYNECREWS: Clover, Virginia; F.F.A. MARSHALL CLEMENTS CREWS; Nathalie, Virginia; Baseball; Football; Track; F.F.A. GEORGIA LAVERNE CRUTE; R.F.D. 2, Box 18p, Halifax, Virginia; Junior National Honor Society; Varsity Basketball; Latin Club trea¬ sure r; P e p Club; F.H.A.; Senior Calendar C ommittee. BARBARA BURTON DAWSON; Clarkton, Vir - ginia. LORENE ELIZABETH DEJARNETTE: Hali¬ fax, Virginia; National Honor Society, vice- president; Quill and Scroll; Thespian Troupe 1418, pres ident; J uni or National Honor So¬ ciety, secretary; J uni or C las s P resident; Star; Haliscope, class editor, assistant club editor; C h e e r 1 e a d e r ; F.T.A., treasurer; F .H.A.; Spanish Club, treasurer; Lettergirl; Band; Debate Team; Science Club, reporter; J unior Play; Thespian Troupe Play; Girls ' State; H i s t o r y Fair, fourth place; Junior Member of Lions Club. HARRY PATON DUNN, JR.; 815 Washington Avenue, South Boston, Virginia; National Hon¬ or Society; Science Club, sergeant-at-arms; History Fair, first place; Science Fair, sec¬ ond place; Junior Rotarian. BETTY THORNTON EASLEY; 8 3 7 Main Street, South Boston, Virginia; Pep Club, vice-president; F r enc h Club, treasurer; F H.A ; Choral Club; Senior Calendar Com¬ mittee; Decorating Committee; Junior-Sen¬ ior Prom. 173 SENIOR STATISTICS CHARLOTTE EDWARDS; Halifax, Virginia; Junior National Honor Society; DO.; F.H.A. ELIZABETH C LAIR E ELLIOTT; Halifax, Virginia; Quill and Scroll; Thespian Troupe 1418, secretary; Junior National Honor So¬ ciety; French Club; Junior Play; One -Act Plays; Senior Play; Thespian Troupe Play; F.T.A.; F . H . A .; Haliscope, editor-in chief; Star; Cheerleader. CLAUDE DAVID FARMER; Paces, Virginia; Bus Driver . JAMES LEROY FARMER; Halifax, Virginia; F ootbail. RICHARD MARSHALL FISHER : R.F.D. 1, Box 162 , Nathalie, V ir ginia; F.F .A.; Live - stock Judging Team. GLENDA FAYE FRANCISCO; R.F.D. 2, Box 88, Nathalie, Virginia; F.H.A.; Choral Club. PEGGY JANE FRANCISCO; Halifax, Virginia; National Honor Society; Junior National Honor Society; F.H.A.; V.O.T.; Junior Member of Tuesday Woman ' s Club. EDITH MAE FRANKLIN; R.F.D. 1, Box 250, South Boston, Virginia; National Honor So¬ ciety, treasurer; Junior National Honor So¬ ciety; Quill and Scroll; Senior Class Reporter; Star, business manager; Calendar Committee; Thespian Troupe Play; Junior Member of Lion ' s Club; D.A.R. Citizenship Award; Science Fair, fourth place. BETTIE LOUISE FULCHER; Box 152, South Boston, Virginia; Star; F.H.A.; Library Club; D.O. HAROLD GLENN GARRETT, JR.; R.F.D. 1, Box 2 16, South Boston, Virginia; Senior Class Sergeant -at- arms; Football; Baseball; Science Club; Senior Play. JOAN HANSON GASSAWAY; Clover, Virginia; Thespian Troupe 1418, clerk; Basketball, cap¬ tain; F.H.A.; One -Act Play; Junior Play; Band, Majorette; Choral Club; Library Club, pr e sident. Leggett ' s of South Boston has always been a fashion center for style conscious H.C. H.S. students. Students always receive prompt service at Gravitt ' s Super Market. 174 Dorothy Anne Sizemore and Lorene De- Jarnette look over one of the beautiful fabrics at Curley ' s Upholstery Shop. Annual staff members, Betty Elliott, La- Verne Collier, and Gerald Burton, are en¬ joying a coke during a break from their busy schedule. SENIOR STATISTICS THOMAS REED GILLIAM; 1729 Chamberlain Street, South B o s t o n , Virginia; Quill and Scroll; Thespian Troupe 1418; S.C.A., vicer president, district chairman; Sophomore Class President; Star, editor-in-chief; Hali- scope, photographer; Basketball; Safety Coun¬ cil, reporter; Science Club; Thespian Troupe Play; One-Act Play; Junior Member of Lion ' s Club; Boys ' State; Junior-Senior Prom Dec¬ orating Committee, chairman; Delegate to C.S.P.A, JAMES LOUIS GOOD; Box 2274, R.F„D. 1, South Boston, Virginia; F.F.A., sentinel. DIXIE BELLE G R A V I T T ; R.F.D. 2, South Boston, Virginia; Junior National Honor So¬ ciety; Science Club. FRANCES JEANETTE GRAVITT; R.F.D. 1, Virgilina, Virginia; Haliscope; Star; Basket¬ ball; F.H.A.; Choral Club; Band, Majorette; Junior Play. VIRGINIA DARE GRAVITT; R.F.D. 1, Virgi¬ lina, Virginia; Cheerleader; Spanish Club, vice-president; Camera Club; Pep Club; Science Club; F.H.A. DONNIE GRAY GREEN; 1722 Norwood Ave¬ nue, South Boston, Virginia; Football; Basket¬ ball; Science Club; D.E. MAX RAE GUTHERIE; Clarkton, Virginia; F.F.A.; Choral Club. ELMER WILSON HANCOCK; R.F.D. 1, South Boston, Virginia; Bus Driver. VIRGINIA LUCILLE HAZELWOOD; 755 Mag¬ nolia Drive, South Boston, Virginia; F.H.A • V.O.T. JERRY KENTON HITE; R.F.D. 3, Virgilina, Virginia; F.F.A.; Livestock Judging Team. POLLY PERRY HITE; Virgilina, Virginia; D.E.; Camera Club; Science Club. 175 - SENIOR STATISTICS WAYNE EDWARD HOY; 1106 Owens Avenue, South Boston, Virginia; National Honor So¬ ciety; Quill and Scroll; Haliscope, business manager; Star; Football; Basketball; Track; S.C.A.; Safety Council; Science Club; Band; Junior Play; Senior Play; Junior Rotarian. CHARLIE JORDAN HUDSON, JR.; R.F.D. 3, Virgilina, Virginia; Baseball; F.F.A., report¬ er, treasurer; Southside Federation, secre¬ tary; Senior Play; Junior Rotarian. EDWIN DAVID HUDSON; R.F.D. 3, Virgilina, Virginia; F.F.A. JOHN WILSON JE NNINGS, JR.; Nathalie, Virginia; Basketball; Baseball; Junior Rotar¬ ian; Degree Team. LOIS MAXINE JENNINGS; Nathalie, Virginia; National Honor Society, reporter; Junior National Honor Society; Basketball; Choral Club, secretary; French Club; Pep Club, president; F.T.A., historian; S.C.A.; Science Club; Library Club; Girls ' State; Junior Member of Tuesday Woman ' s Club; Student World Forum; Junior-Senior Figure Com¬ mittee, chairman. MARGARET ANN JENNINGS; R.F.D. 2, Box 189, Nathalie, Virginia; Star; F.H.A.; Science Club; Library Club; V.O.T.; Haliscope. MARY FRANCES KEARSE; 1327 Moore Street, South Boston, Virginia; Cheerleader; Science Club; Band; F.H.A.; French Club; Pep Club, secretary. BETTY CAROLYN LACKS; R.F.D. 2, Halifax, Virginia; Band; French Club; S.C.A.; Science Club; Pep Club; F.H.A.; 4-H Club. LOUIS WIMBISH LACY; Wilkerson Street, South Boston, Virginia; National Honor So - ciety; Junior National Honor Society, presi¬ dent; Freshman Class, reporter; Baseball; Basketball; Golf; French Club; S.C.A.; Science Club; One-Act Play; History Fair, third place. MARVIN LARRY LAYNE; R.F.D. 1, Box 153, Clarkton, Virginia; F.F.A.; Choral Club; Bus Driver; History Fair, honorable mention. Lorene DeJarnette and Dorothy Anne Sizemore are all ready to go for a ride in this breath-taking DeSoto from Shelton-Powell Motors in Halifax, Virginia. 176 J .P. Stevens and Co., Inc .has always been a friend of H.C .H.S. and its many activities. Pictured above is a night shot by Tommy Gilliam of the main entrance to the Company ' s Carter Plant located in South Boston. SENIOR STATISTICS FLORENCE JEAN LEGARE; 6 Banister Road, Halifax, Virginia; Basketball; Band, manager. PEGGY IRENE LINK; R.F.D.Z, Box 82-A, South Boston, Virginia; D.E., secretary; F.H.A. MARY ALICE LLOYD; R.F.D. 2, Box 167, Halifax, Virginia; F.H.A.; D.E.; Choral Club. PATRICIA HAZEL LOFTIS; R.F.D. 2, South Boston, Virginia; D.O.; F.H.A.; Choral Club. BETTY JEAN LONG; 400 Ellyson Avenue, South Boston, Virginia; Spanish Club; V.O.T. FRANCES ESTELLE LONG; Box 66, Virgi- lina, Virginia; Spanish Club; F.T.A.; Pep Club; Camera Club, secretary; Choral Club. DIXIE DANIEL LOWERY; R.F.D. 2, Box 82, South Boston, Virginia; F. H.A. JAMES ARTHUR LOWERY; R.F.D. l.Virgi- lina, Virginia; F. F. A. JESSIE JAMES LOWERY; R.F.D. 2, South Boston, Virginia; D .O., vice -pr e si dent; F � F.A. SARA LOU McCANLESS; Hyso Bend Fram; Virgilina, Virginia; National Honor Society; Junior National Honor Society; French Club, treasurer; Choral Club; Miss H.C.H.S.; Homecoming Queen; Homecoming Attendant. EUGENE RUSSELL McDANNALD, JR.; Ver¬ non Hill , Virginia; Track; Football; Science Club; French Club; Senior Play. EARLINE VIRGINIA MARTIN; R.F. D. 2, Scottsburg, Virginia. EASTER LILY MARTIN; Clover, Virginia; F.H.A. HUGO MARSHALL MARTIN; Halifax, Vir¬ ginia; Freshman and Senior Class, treasurer; Star; Haliscope, circulation manager; Bas¬ ketball; Track; Baseball; Safety Council, cir¬ culation manager ; Science Club; Spanish Club; Camera Club; Junior Member of Lion ' s Club. 177 SENIOR STATISTICS LOUIS MAYNARD MARTIN; R.F.D. 2, Nath¬ alie, Virginia; F.F.A. MARY ALICE MARTIN; Paces, Virginia; D.O.; D.E. HUELL MATTHEWS, JR.; Box 527, South Boston, Virginia; D.O., president. JOHN FRANKLIN MIDRIFF; Nathalie, Vir¬ ginia; Spanish Club, president; F.F.A. ANNE CATHERINE MILLS; Halifax, Virginia; National Honor Society; Junior National Honor Society; Quill and Scroll; Thespian Troupe 1418, historian; Star, feature editor; Hali- scope, layout editor; Band, student director; French Club, reporter; F.H.A.; Science Club; S. C. A.; Thespian Troupe Play; Senior Play; Junior Member of Tuesday Woman ' s Club; History Fair, fourth place; Science Fair, sec¬ ond place; Junior -Senior Prom Food Com¬ mittee, chairman; Miss Halifax County. IRIS MITCHELL; R.F.D. 3, Nathalie, Vir¬ ginia; V.O.T. BARBARA ELLEN MOORE; R.F.D. 2, Hali¬ fax, Virginia; National Honor Society; Junior National Honor Society; Choral Club; F.H.A.; Library Club; Science Club; F.T.A.; Spanish Club; Junior Member of Woman ' s Club. DONALD D. MOORE; Alton, Virginia; Base¬ ball, co-captain. VIRGINIA LILA MOORE; Star Route, South Boston, Virginia; F.H.A.; Band; F.T.A. EDNA EARLE MOOREFIELD; Nathalie, Vir¬ ginia; F.H.A., federation president; F.H.A., vice-president; National F.H.A. Convention. GERALD THOMAS MORTON; 1408 Moore Street, South Boston, Virginia; Football; Track; Basketball; B a s e b al 1 , manager; Science Club; Latin Club; D.E.; Choral Club. CHARLES EDWARD MUR PHY ; R.F.D. 2, Box 118, Halifax, Virginia; Basketball; Foot¬ ball; Baseball; F.F.A.; D.E., parliamentarian. Myriad items - from picture frames to clothing - can be found at Rose ' s 5£-lG£- 25£ Store in South Boston. 178 David and Tommy Smith are showing V i r g i n i a Oliver and Nancy Gravitt this dazzling Oldsmobile from Smith Motor Company in South Boston, Virginia. SENIOR STATISTICS SHIRLEY DAVIS NEW; 316 Summit Drive, South Boston, Virginia; F.H.A.; V.O.T. MILTON ALLRED NORTHEY; 119 Carrington Street, South Boston, Virginia; Junior National Honor Society; D.E. GEORGE JOSEPH NORWOOD; Box 6, Scotts- burg, Virginia; Senior Class, president; Base¬ ball; S.C.A.; Latin Club; F.F.A.; Junior Ro- tarian; Senior Play. WILMA ANNETTE NUN: R.F.D. 3, Virgilina, Virginia; Choral Club; Student Safety Council. VIRGINIA LEE OLIVER; Turbeville, Virginia; Latin Club; F.H.A. ROSA ANN OSBORNE; 1406 Peach Avenue, South Boston, Virginia; Star; Science Club; F.H.A.; Choral Club; D.O., District vice- president. JAMES WATKINS OWEN; Crys tal Hill, Vir¬ ginia. MARY THOMAS OWEN; R.F.D. 2, Box 61, Nathalie, Virginia; Junior National Honor So¬ ciety; Junior Class reporter; F.H.A. JOHN GILMORE PATTERSON, III; South Boston, Virginia; National Honor Society; Junior National Honor Scoiety; S.C.A., pres¬ ident; Freshman Class President; Sophomore Class Vice-president; Basketball; P.T.A. Executive Committee; Choral Club; Junior Play; Junior Rotarian; Senior Play; Thespian Troupe 1418. ROY CURLEY PHILLIPS; R.F.D. 2, Box 81, South Boston, Virginia; F.F.A.; Latin Club. CAROL IRENE POOLE; 17 Banister Road, Halifax, Virginia; Quill and Scroll; National Honor Society; Haliscope, F e a tu r e Editor; Star; Cheerleader; French Club, reporter; Science Club; Choral Club; Thespian Troupe Play; Senior Play; Junior Member of Lion ' s Club. 179 : i -1 SENIOR STATISTICS BETTY JEAN PULLEY; 221 Carrington Street, South Boston, Virginia; Library Club; V.O.T. EMM Y LU PULLIAM; 507 Third Street, South Boston, Virginia; F.H.A.; Band; Choral Club, treasurer; Senior Play. HARRIETT REBECCA PURYEAR; R.F.D. 2, Box 320, South Boston, Virginia; Choral Club; F.H.A.; Star; Haliscope; Junior-Senior Plan¬ ning Committee. MAMIE PEARL PURYEAR; R.F.D. 2, Box 264, Cluster Springs, Virginia; Choral Club. EVELINA ESTELLE RANSOM; 72 3 Traver Avenue, South Boston, Virginia; Sophomore Class Secretary; Star; Cheerleader; F.H.A.; Library Club; Band Majorette; French Club; Junior Play; Senior Play; Girls’ Prose Read¬ ing; Junior Member of Lion ' s Club. JULIUS HUDSON REESE; R.F.D. 1, Scotts- burg, Virginia; National Honor Society; Sen¬ ior Class Vice-president; Baseball; F.F.A.; Secretary; Junior Rotarian; Track. THOMAS LEWIS REEVES; R.F.D. 1, Scotts- burg, Virginia; F.F.A.; Band. HENRY GERALD RICKMON; Nathalie, Vir¬ ginia; Junior National Honor Society; Junior Class, treasurer; S.C.A. MAURICE AARON RIDDLE; Halifax, Vir - ginia; Baseball; F.F.A. AGNES MARIE ROARK; R.F.D. 1, Box 77, Nathalie, Virginia; Junior Honor Society; So¬ ciety; Spanish Club; Library Club. PATRICIA GAYLE ROARK; R.F.D., Natha¬ lie, Virginia; Junior National Honor Society; Choral Club; Spanish Club; History Fair, Honorable Mention. HOMER LEO ROTTLER; Milton, North Car¬ olina; Star; Haliscope; Baseball; Basketball. Eva Jane W i 1 k e r s o n , Harriett Puryear, and Carol Duffie flash their prettiest smiles as passers-by admire the striking scene they create in this flashy Chevrolet, at E. J. Wyatt. 180 Mary Frances Merrin, Martha King, and Clarice Pugh at Hodges Jewell Box find there ' s nothing more delightful than to look and wish. SENIOR STATISTICS NANCY JOYCE RUSSELL; 206 Leigh Street, South Boston, Virginia; F.H.A.; D.O., trea¬ surer. NANCY LEIGH SADLER; Clover, Virginia; Basketball; F.H.A.; Choral Club. MYRTLE IRENE SATTERFIELD; R.F.D. 1, Vernon Hill, Virginia; F.H.A.; Choral Club. DORIS ELIZABETH SAUNDERS; R.F.D. 1, Box 29, Nathalie, Virginia; Junior National Honor Society; Library Club; Spanish Club. RUTH ALICE SCEARCE; R.F.D. 2, Halifax, Virginia; F.H.A.; Choral Club Science Club. SHIRLEY ANN SEAMSTER; R.F.D. 2, Box 82, Saxe, Virginia; F.H.A. WELDON DESHAZO SHE L TON; R.F.D. 2, Box 78, South Boston, Virginia; Junior Nat¬ ional Honor Society; Basketball; F.F.A.; vice-president; Junior Member of Lion ' s Club; All Western District Second Team, bas¬ ketball. EUGENE GILBERT SHORTT; R.F.D. 1, Nath¬ alie, Virginia; F.F.A JERRELL DEAN SIMMONS; Alton, Virginia; F.H.A.; Library Club; Latin Club. DOROTHY ANNE S IZ E MO R E : 812 Grove Avenue, South Boston, Virginia; National Honor Society; Junior National Honor Society; Quill and Sc roll; Thespian Troupe 1418, trea¬ surer; S.C.A., secretary, treasurer; Fresh¬ man Class Secretary; Star, copy-editor; Hali- scope; Cheerleader, captain; F.T.A., secre¬ tary; Choral Club; French Club; Point After Touchdown Club; Science Club; Junior Play; Thespian Troupe Play; Girls ' State; Home¬ coming Attendant; Junior Member of Tuesday Woman ' s Club; Senior Class Queen; Science Fair, third place; Junior-Senior Prom Deco¬ rating Committee, co-chairman. IRIS FAYE SMITH; R.F.D. 3, Nathalie, Vir¬ ginia; F.H.A. 181 SENIOR STATISTICS N LOUIS THOMAS SMITH; R.F.D. 3, Nathalie, Virginia; J.V. Football; J.V. Basketball; Track; F.F.A,, Southside Federation, secre¬ tary; Audio Visual Club, ROBERT DAVID SMITH; 1730 Vaughn Street, South Boston, Virginia; Quill and Scroll; Freshman Class Treasurer; Sophomore Class Sergeant - at-arm s; Star, managing editor; Safety Club, president; S.C.A.; Science Club; One -ActPlay; Band; Junior Member of Lion ' s Club. SANDRA VIRGINIA SMITH; R.F.D. 1, Box 37 , Buffalo Junction, Virginia; National Honor Society; Junior National Honor Society; Band; Choral Club; S.C.A.; Library Club; Senior Calendar Committee. GRADY WILLIAM SPENCER; R.F.D. 2, Box 52, South Boston, Virginia; F.F.A. PAULINE FAYE TERRY; R.F.D. 3, Nathalie, Virginia; F.H.A. SYLVIA ANN TERRY; R.F.D. 1 , Halifax, Virginia; Latin Club; F.H.A.; Science Club; Choral Club; Science Fair, Honorable Men¬ tion. EDITH LOIS THOMASON; R.F.D. 2, South Boston, Virginia. NANCY LOUISE THROCKMORTON; R.F.D. 2, Scottsburg, Virginia; F.H.A., secretary, vice - president. HALLIE D IC KINS ON TOR IAN; Virgilina, Virginia; Haliscope, club editor; Star; Lib¬ rary Club; F.T.A. Club; Choral Club; Foren¬ sics Speller. JOHN COTTON TOWLER; R.F.D. 2, Halifax, Virginia; National Honor Society; Quill and Sc roll, president; Thespian Troupe, clerk; F reshman Class, sergeant-at - arms; Sopho¬ more Class Treasurer; Haliscope, circulation manager; Football; Basketball; Track; Golf Team; Science Club, president; French Club, secretary; President of Virginia Junior Acad¬ emy of Science; Science Fair, first place, sec on d place; Junior Member of the Lion ' s C lub. The staff of Fry, Jordan and Wilson will always be ready to serve the students and friends of H.C.H.S. 182 Millie McCanless, Harold Garrett, and Horace Heath admire one of the new Chevrolets at D. T. Motors in Halifax. SENIOR STATISTICS HERMAN RADFORD TRENT; 1317Wilborne Avenue, South Boston, Virginia; D.E., presi¬ dent; Boys Home Economics, president; So- siology, vice-president; D.O., president and vice- president. VAN DOUGLAS WADE; Box 92, Alton, Vir¬ ginia; F.H.A.; Band, Lettergirl; Girls ' State. CLARA CULLEN WALKER: R .F .D . 2, Box 22-D, South Boston, Virginia; F.H.A.; D.E.; Library Club; Pep Club. JETTIE MARIE WALLER; Nathalie, Virginia; Junior National Honor Society. CLEATISE LUCILLE WASKEY; 1511 North Main Street, South Boston, Virginia; F.H.A.; D .E., treasurer. DONALD WAYNE WATLINGTON; South Bos¬ ton, Virginia; French Club; Science Club. ELSIE ANNETTE WILBORN; R.F.D. 2, South Boston, Virginia; Choral Club. RUBY ELIZABETH WILBORN: R.F.D. 2, South Boston, Virginia; Choral Club. MIRIAM LUCILLE WILBOURN; R.F.D. 2, South Boston, Virginia; Library Club. EVA JANE WILKERSON; 2 1 7 C a r r i n g t o n Street, South Boston, Virginia; Star; Hali- scope; Spanish Club; F.H.A.; V.O.T.; Science Club; Cheerleader; Pep Club. LLOYD FRANKLIN WILKERSON; 311 Leigh Street, South Boston, Virginia; D.O. WILLIAM DON WILKERSON; Scottsburg, Virginia; Baseball. 183 ENIOR STATISTICS ’M Y HELEN WILKINS; Virgilina, Virginia; ational Honor Society; National Junior Honor Society; Library Club; Band; History Fair, Second Place; Junior Member of Woman 1 s Club; Senior Calendar Committee. CHARLES EDWARD WOODY; Box 49,Dennis- ton, Virginia; F.F.A, EUNICE MAE YANCEY; Berry Hill Road, South Boston, Virginia; F.H.A.; V.O.T. MARGARET ALEASE WILLIAMS; R.F.D. 1, Box 54, Scottsburg, Virginia; Junior National Honor Society; F.H.A.; Library Club; Latin Club, president. LUCY JOYCE WILLIAMSON; Milton, North Carolina; F.H.A. JAMES WALLACE WILSON; R.F.D. 3, Virgi¬ lina, Virginia; F ; F.A. HARRIE TT DELORER YANCEY; 1213 Wat¬ kins Avenue, South Boston, Virginia; National Honor Society, president; Junior National Honor Society; F.H.A.; Choral Club; S.C.A. Safety Council; Junior Play; Senior Play; Junior Member of Lion ' s Club. WILLIS BARKSDALE YATES; Halifax, Vir¬ ginia; F.F.A. Halifax County High School students can always find good service at Lacy Green ' s Main Street Texaco. 184 Jean Powell, Lorene DeJarnette, Pat Chaffin, and Dorothy Anne Sizemore are gathered at the teenagers ' favorite spot in town, the record shop at C. S. Tire Company. 185 m , „v C • ■ -o rt . .£. _ 4 DEX ft)jUl u L ' (L $Z- AD MINIS T R AT ION.19 ADVERTISING.170-185 JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE . TT . ... 123 JUNIOR NATIONALJHQNOR SOCIETY. . . .107 PRESIDENT . ..103 JUNIOR PLAY...162 AUDIO-VISUAL CLUB.119 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM 1956 . 164-165 BAND BEGINNER ' S.115 CADET.114 COMET.112-113 BASEBALL.152 BASKETBALL JUNIOR VARSITY.150 VARSITY. ..146-149 C LIBRARY CLUB. 118 M MISS H. C. H. S. 100-101 N NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY.124-125 PRESIDENT.103 O ONE-ACT PLAY .............. .163 CHEERLEADERS JUNIOR VARSITY ............ 145 VARSITY. 144 CHORAL CLUB..116-117 CONTENTS.3 D DEBATE . ..120 DEDICATION.14-15 DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION.129 DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATION.128 P PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES. . . 154-155 Q QUILL AND SCROLL.105 PRESIDENT.103 EIGHT GRADE. 88-97 OFFICERS. ..88 F FACULTY. .. 20-27 FOOTBALL JUNIOR VARSITY.142 VARSITY. . .. 136-141 FOREWORD ... ... 4-13 FRENCH CLUB. 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