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

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1961 volume:

• ' ■ ■■■■ — m H • ;-||k mmwm Is j Ha if ax County Higd Scdool Soutd Boston, Virginia. o Os JOYCE HOSKINS Editor-in-Chief TAY WYNNE Assistant Editor MR. RICHARD F. FITZ Faculty Advisor n (grateful R ecognition Of Oime, Service, Thank you, Mrs. Mary McLaughlin, for being you...a devoted teacher, a con¬ scientious guidance couns elor , and a faithful friend. Many times you gave me special attention with a difficult assignment. Because you worked so many hours, I am able to attend college. And because you ' ve always been there with an under¬ standing ear to hear my problems and to help me to solve them, I have grown into a finer, more mature individual. I, Halifax County High School, say, Thanks.” 2 3 - -.At ' ,, ■ , � 4 Special Classes . 6 Special Svents . 28 c • • • ♦ • • � ♦ ♦ ' 4 : prrP rrr f !• mm hrhsip 5 CLASSES General room lighting Careful planning for beauty and efficiency Rita Crews, Judy Puryear, and Henrietta Perkins work on a lighting and electrical unit in home eco nomics. Social Studi es Students ‘book Current Wayne Stanfield (right) shows German warfare relics to eighth graders Sandra Hall and Tommy Stevens, who are studying the world wars in history class. m 1. t ffl � n . i Gvents ‘(jests ! On this fast shrinking and changing world we, like Alice in Wonderland, have to run as fast as we can to stay where we are, Mrs. Mary McLaughlin, head of the Social Studies Department, said. With this in mind we try to motivate stu¬ dents to read, to think, to search for information; to be intellectually cu¬ rious; and to be aware of the lessons of yesterday as related to the prob¬ lems of today. To carry out this purpose, world history, Virginia and U. S. History and Government, geography, and economics were the social studies classes taught. But to further carry out the department’s purpos e, a current events program was added to social studies classwork. Stu¬ dents were required to take a week¬ ly current events test and to hand in a weekly current news summary. The students doing the best jobs were heard on a radio show, where they competed with county civic clubs. The student participating on the show the most times received a certificate of excellence at the end of the school term. Miss Jennie Wagner wasthe teacher in charge of this program. Winfred Childress and Faye Conner examine the Science Re¬ search Associates Reading Laboratory used in English and social studies classes this year. All Students Were Gnvolled On Gnglisd Was there something new in the English classes of Halifax County High in 1961? Not really; students were still involved in the age-old process of learning how to use skillfully and effectively their greatest heritage--th e i r language. The emphasis and execution of this process was different this year, though. Reading, for instance, received much greater stress. The Science Research Association Reading Lab was used in selected English classes to improve vo¬ cabulary, comprehension, and rate. Three varieties of English made up the curriculum: English, speech arts, and a combined English journalism course, English 11J. In this class students studied grammar, composition, literature, and journalism. Students in regular English classes were grouped as to ability according to their standarized test scores and their previous year’s grades. 9 Maffi And Science Prepared Students From fractions to logarithms is the scope of classwork students found in the math classes here. General math, algebra I and II, plane geometry, solid geometry, trigonometry and business math were a- mong the classes students attended. This year emphasis was placed es¬ pecially on getting and holding the interest of students. One six weeks period especially was set aside for securing this interest, and this year for the first time students in solid geometry and trigonometry were required to construct geometric figures and to make snowflakes containing geometric designs. Greater stress in all math classes was placed on neatness, accuracy, and arrange¬ ment of work. Teachers agreed that only rarely should part credit be given for work which contained careless errors because math is a science of accuracy. Also in solid and trigonometry classes students were required to do library work. This work included reading topics from books on higher mathematics and writing summaries on them. This activity was established to help students understand what college math would be like and to broaden their knowledge of the subject. ' IBMSIK 10 for College Jimmy Glidewellpoints to one of the geometric designs made by advanced math students. During chemistry class Jimmy Gravitt runs a titration experiment. The advancement of the understanding of general science, biology, chemistry, and physics was the purpose of the Science Department this year. Armed with five full¬ time and two part-time teachers, the department gave train- ingin some field of science to about 780 students or roughly half the total enrollment here. Two additional classrooms were equipped for science instruction cutting the funds for new equipment considerably. However, such new equipment as a satellite globe that shows movements of planets in the solar system, a vacuum pump, some government surplus optical equipment, charts, and audio-visual equipment were bought for the classes. This term marked the first time physics was taught in Grade 11; therefore, the first time the total science course offered by this school has been completed by a class in four years. Thegrowing schoolpopulation and the increasing interest in science was typified by the two new classrooms and an extra class of advanced Science 8. i i interest On Business And Language Qvew To develop the students’ proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading a language other than English is the purpose of the Foreign Language Department. The department offers Latin, Spanish, and French, with Spanish receiving the greatest em¬ phasis this year. The purpose of this emphasis is to eventually develop a five-year course that would enable students to acquire a fluent speaking knowledge of a foreign language in high school. This year a successful experiment was conducted in an eighth grade Spanish class which used a text consisting mainly of dia - logues that stressed the importance of speaking the language. Although Spanish is the only foreign language offered in the eighth grade, freshmen may begin a two or three year study of Latin; however, students are not eligible to take French until they become sophomores, and only two years of French are offered. Students in Business Education courses receive practical experience and training for clerical and secretarial work after graduation. In addition to academic work, girls in office practice and shorthand classes serve their school in many ways. The ad- vanced typists work for the STAR, HALISCOPE, and other school departments. In advanced shorthand, students take dictation from Mr. Swanson and other members of the faculty. General record keeping which offers training for general clerks, bookkeeping procedures for small businesses, and bookkeeping practices for personal use, is a pre-requisite for the standard bookkeeping course, offered to seniors only. Peggy Jones and Wingate Eakes are reviewing written and oral Spanish in the laboratory language class that eighth grade students could elect. Morty Miller, president of the Latin Club, displays a modern Roman camp for second- year Caesar students Linda Whitlow and Mary Vicks. 12 Miss Frances Aiken shows Margaret Kindley the correct way to type a business letter. 13 Lorraine Murray and John Green get ready to play a Beethoven sym¬ phony in the music appreciation class. To create a more stirring interest in music and to de¬ velop the students ' skill were the main purposes of the Music Department at Halifax County High. This year the band was divided into three units. The Cadet Band and the Senior Concert Band used their class time to practice for performance, to perfect their skill, and to learn the mechanics of marching. On the other hand, the Beginner’s Band learned the fundamentals of music, be¬ came familiar with the mechanics of their instruments, and studied the fundamentals of marching. The choral division of the department was separated in¬ to four units. The Concert Choir and the Mixed Glee Club spent all their time for rehearsal and improvement of in¬ dividual skill. Two eighth grade choral classes, organized this year as a performing group for the first time, spent their time in rehearsal. Two eighth grade music appreciation classes used a text book from which they studied modern music, modern composers, broadway musicals, classical music, and the lives of classical composers. Music And Art Art students Barbara Llewellyn, Barbara Buckner, Carolyn Franklin, Sammy Henderson, Sandra Johnson, June Moore, and Margaret Hughes work on class projects. 14 Provided Students Wiffi 3iner Arts Painting and sculpture are the two types of art offered at Halifax County High; how¬ ever, these two divisions are divided into many different types qf art. Among the activities of the student artists this year were oil painting, still-life draw¬ ing, pen and ink drawing, pastel painting, clay sculpture, tooth pick sculpture, straw sculpture, collages, mosaics, and charcoal drawings. The Art Department had two exhibits during the year. One exhibit was at H.C.H. S. while the other one was at the Citizens Bank in South Boston. Also the art classes took part in a poster contest sponsored by the Halifax Cancer Association. Judy Cren¬ shaw, a senior won first place for her poster display. During the year the art students helped with the publicity for plays, dances, and assemblies at the school. Art is offered to grades eight, nine, ten, eleven, and twelve. While the eighth grade students could take the course for only half a year, the other pupils could elect to take art the entire year. A total of 150 students were enrolled this year. 15 D.O. student Ruby Williams, who works as a technician after school, x-rays patient Vicki Ferguson at the South Boston Hospital. 16 Vocational Classes Were important Halifax County High School’s Vocational Departments encompass home economics, co-operative training, and agriculture. The purpose of the department is to prepare its students for part-time jobs before graduation in some instances and full-time vocations afterwards in all instances. In scope, the subject matter presented in the classes of the department is extremely practical, as it must be in guiding students to¬ ward the specialized fields of their choice. The four years of home economics are closely related and offer increasing degrees of concentration on domestic industries: cooking, sewing, selecting and caring for cloth¬ ing, basic electrical repairs, budgeting finances, and pre¬ serving health. Family Living emphasizes methods for solving domestic problems and improving relations between family members. Diversified Occupations trains students both in the class¬ room and on the job for vocations other than selling. This special work of selling, or distribution, is taught by Distribu¬ tive Education through textbooks while in school and practical application while on the job. PracticalNur s ing closely parallels the course taught by professional nurses’ training schools. As in D.O. and D.E., class room instruction is supplemented and enriched by on-the-job application of the principles learned. Vocational Agriculture 9 and 10, meeting two periods daily, lays the groundwork in fundamental concepts and principles of raising crops and livestock needed for special¬ ization in Vocational Agriculture 11 and 12, which meet one period each day. -30- Sammy Seay and Gerald Crews prepare to use the power saw in agriculture shop. ! Mr. William Lowe, D.E. Co-ordi¬ nator, teaches correct telephone manners to Lorraine McKinney and Peter Sizemore on a special machine made for this purpose. 17 H.C.H.S. Boys Students enrolled in the Industrial Arts Department receive valuable ex¬ perience and knowledge in their study. Eighth grade students may take indus¬ trial arts for eighteen or thirty-six weeks. They study free-hand drawing, metalwork, electricity, and hand-wood- working during this time. The ninth grade class is a full-year course and covers three fields-drawing, machine-woodworking, and bench metal work. The tenth grade course, also a full-year subject, is the most advanced; in this course machine-woodworking and general metal work occupy the students’ time. Similarly, the students in mechani¬ cal drawing, a tenth grade course, learn how to transfer their ideas onto paper in an orderly way. They learn to plan, sketch, design, and prepare working plans. These students also make practical application of their abilities by helping with the scenery in many plays and by supplying the majority of H.C.H.S. classrooms with speakers’ stands which they make themselves. Eighth-graders Lola Osborne and Ann Owens make use of the new archery sets used in the physical education classes. Pfiy sica! Sd. Developed Strong Bodies Physical education and health is a required subject in grades eight, nine, and ten. The physical education students are taught the history, fundamentals, and basic steps of thirteen different sports. The 500 boys enrolled in the physical education program participated in football, soccer, volleyball, softball, basket¬ ball, tumbling, and track while the 600 girls taking the physi¬ cal education program participated in volleyball, softball, basketball, tumbling, fieldball, rhythms, archers, and bad¬ minton. These students participated in these above sports through intramural competition designed to teach them team-work and the value of physical exercise. Driver’s training was offered to those students who had a learner’s license and who had completed the classroom study preliminary of the course. In the behind-the-wheel driving course, a fee of $3.00 was charged, and the boys usually received a ten percent deduction on their automobile insurance. 18 Beamed 5o Build 9n industrial Arts Mr. Henry Harrison, industrial arts teacher, and Robert Bagwell examine one of the speaker ' s stands that the Industrial Arts Department made for H.C.H.S. classrooms. 3fie Library and Audio-Visual Clubs And over the total academic program is the library, lending substance and depth to all the classes of Halifax County High. Of the many services of the library, the cir¬ culations of books is the most important. There are 11,443 books in the library, including 662 reference books. The book circulation is about 115 per day, which are checked out for a period of two weeks. In the same way, magazines are one of the facilities of the library. The library subscribes to eighty -seven periodicals, which are indexed and kept on file for three years. Magazines may be checked out for one week only and the average circulation is ten per day. The library also offers pamphlets on any number of subjects, which can be checked out only overnight. Miss Frances Woltz, head librarian, Mrs. Pattye Hicks, assistant, Mr. William Satterfield, assistant in charge of visual-aids, and thirty-six students working as aids are in the library everyday to help the students and faculty here. The Audio-Visual Department, which is part of the li¬ brary, owns seven projectors (16mm), three film strip pro¬ jectors, six screens, 232 film strips, three victrolas, and 275 recordings. All of these facilities are available to teach¬ ers at all times and students may check out recordings when they wish. The film strips, most widely used of these materials, averages a circulation of about seventeen per day. Attendance in the library per day ranges from about 259 to 579, using the figures for an average month. Other than during study halls, students may use the library before and after school and at the lunch period; and the teachers may take their classes to the library for classroom work. Specif¬ ically students use the library for book reports, pleasure reading, term papers, class reports, and other school work which requires the use of the library. Projectionists are (first row) W. Stanfield; W. Good; Mr. William Satterfield, advisor; (second row) B. Bradley; J. Butler; W. Anderson; E. Ballou; J. Rutherford; (third row) T. Martin; C. Morris; M. Fears; F. Coates; (fourth row) K. Elder; C. Buchanan; C. Cole; W. Satterfield; J. Elliott; and L. Smith. 20 Provided Necessary School Services Students use the library for research work for many of their classes. Bobby Carter, Maxine Rickman, Marshall Wilmoth, and Harvey Cole make use of the reading room. Claude Roark and Joan Mullins select magazines for pleasure reading during their study hall. 21 The letter girls and the Marching Band lead the Homecoming parade through Main Street in South I Boston. 23 Queen Qinger McKinney A bevy of beautiful girls on the National Honor Society float wait for the Homecoming parade to start while students in Roman attire wait for the Latin Club float to arrive. Ginger McKinney is crowned Homecoming Queen by Principal J. Marshall Swanson. Alumni found a queen, Ginger McKinney, and her court, a parade, a dance, and a foot¬ ball game to welcome them when they return¬ ed for Homecoming, 1960. The parade in honor of the queen was sponsored by the cheerleaders who also built a special float for her. These floats were paraded through South Boston and on the football field in honor of Queen Ginger and her five attendants, Bonnie Lester, Sharon Palmer, Nance Saunders, Joanna Chaffin, and Sandra Beale. The winning float, Plow ' em Under, depicted a foot¬ ball field and two players, a victorious Comet and a defeated V.E.S. player. In the rear of the float was a boy operating a plow. Following the Queen ' s coronation by Principal J. Marshall Swanson, Billy Vanney and Dickie Walton, co-captains of the foot¬ ball team, presented Ginger with a bouquet of red roses and a football autographed by the team. Ginger McKinney and her court were honored at a victory dance following the game in which the Comets defeated the Bishops, 9-0. 24 Reigned Over Ode Homecoming 3estivities Plow ' Em Under”, the float of the FFA, was the first place winner at Homecoming. The D.E. float was runner-up. Homecoming queen Ginger McKinney and her court, consisting of (left to right) Bonnie Lester, Nance Saunders, Sharon Palmer, Sandra Beale and Joanna Chaffin, wave to bystanders watching the H o m e- coming parade. 25 Assemblies Were Obe Most Original Sver Traditional at H.C.H.S. are the class assemblies. This year each class present¬ ed perhaps the best and most original pro¬ grams ever. The Eighth Grade Class staged a minstrel show filled with jokes and good talent, while Tucker Watkins was crowned Miss America in the ninth grade assembly, a satire of the annual beauty pageant at Atlantic City. Other features included songs, dances, and monologues. The Sophomore Class should be credited for spending the most time on its assembly. The Can-Can girls spent their afternoons for two months getting into shape. Dancarama, which traced dancing from Eve to Lola, was the first assembly ever presented at night. A Womanless Wedding” was featured by the Junior Class. Big Daddy Fears and Garland Ricketts were the lucky couple while Mike Cates, the maid-of-honor, stole the show with his slinky walk. The seniors staged their assembly as a New York nightclub, complete with celeb¬ rities, band, and girls. The chorus line, composed of thirteen girls, danced a cha- cha and also a Charleston. The marriage of Garland Ricketts, groom, and Big Daddy Fears, bride, with Tommy Snow as the minister, highlighted the eleventh grade assembly. The tenth grade assembly began with a scene from the Garden of Eden with Jim Marilla as Adam and Candy Canada as the serpent. Pam King does Salome ' s Dance of the Seven Veils in the tenth grade assembly. 26 Four types of dancing were presented in the sophomore assembly by Jeanette Fallen, square dance; Bruce Wilborn, charleston; Pam King, tango; and Betty Layton Bohannon, waltz. Among the boys taking part in the eleventh grade assembly were Nat Wooding, Big Daddy Fears, Charles Daniels, Eddie Chappell, Tommy Snow, Garland Ricketts, Bill Greenwood, and Donald Bray. 27 The cast of Grammercy Ghost lines up for curtain calls. They are Alex Speer, Henry Weatherford, Pascall Tillman, Karan Stanford, Sandi Fralin, Glenda Carden, Candy Canada, D. B. Patterson, Randy McDowell, Mary Pickett Craddock, Mickey Vanney, and Meredith Carter. 5i vo Productions Higdligdted de l ear On December 2, amateur thespians pre¬ sented the first play of the school year-- Grammercy Ghost. The play was a comedy concerning one Nathaniel Coombes, a soldier whom George Washington considered a traitor. Because Nathaniel was branded a traitor he was not allowed to go to heaven but had to stay on earth instead. When Nancy Willard, the play ' s heroine, inherited him, Nathaniel decided it wasn ' t so bad to be earth bound after all. The reviews on Grammercy Ghost paid high compliments to everyone in the play; but special attention was given to the casting, staging, and lighting effects. Although the tryouts were not limited to juniors alone, the Junior Class received half of the profits while the Thespian Troupe received the other half. The second play of the year, Dear Departed, was the H.C.H.S. entry in the Western District Group I-A contest. In competition with other schools in the same class, the thespians won a Creditable Award. Stage Door, with a cast of thirty students, ended the theatrical season at H. C.H.S. The play concerned a group of young actresses in New York, where they are try¬ ing to make good. Mildly serious, the play follows the lives of these girls. A particularly hard play to perform because of its lack of real plot, Stage Door was received enthusiastically by its audi¬ ences. Although the whole cast did excellent jobs, nine thespians received special commendation for their outstanding per¬ formances. Although the seniors were not the only ones who participated in the production, the Senior Class was able to keep half of the profits from Stage Door for its treasury. Crawford Peace, Alex Speer, Mary Pickett Craddock, Ginger McKinney, and Myrna Powell enact a scene from Stage Door. 28 Stage Door Cast Olga.Chinkie King Mattie.Phyllis Bradshaw Mary Harper (Big Mary) . Betsy Patterson Mary McCune (Little Mary). . . Byrd Lacy Bernice Niemeyer.Karen Stanford Madeleine Vauclain.Diane Gould Judith Canfield.Barbara Tillman Ann Braddock.Frances Wynne Kaye Hamilton. Starr Cook Jean Maitland.Ginger McKinney Bobby Melrose.Patricia Patterson Louise Mitchell.Tay Wynne Susan Paige.Barbara Chaney Pat Devine.Mary B. Green Kendall Adams.Margaret Kinley Terry Randall.Mary P. Craddock Ellen Fenwick.Anne Walton Mrs. Orcutt.Myrna Powell Frank.Henry Weatherford Sam Hastings.Mickey Vanney Jimmy Devereaux.Wayne Stephens Fred Powell.Wayne Fuller Lou Milhauser.Eddie Powell David Kingsley .Alex Speer Keith Burgess.Crawford Peace Dr. Randall.Tommy James Larry Westcott.Pascal Tillman Billy.Garland Ricketts Adolph Gretzl.Randy McDowell Toni.Linda Loftis Nathaniel Coombes, played by Alex Speer, talks with his fellow ghosts, Karen Stan¬ ford, Henry Weatherford, and Pascal Till¬ man, in Grammercy Ghost. Stage-struck actresses Betsy Patterson, Barbara Chaney, and Byrd Lacy look through morning papers in the 1961 Spring Production) Stage Door. Grammercy Ghost Cast Margaret.Meredith Carter Nancy Willard .Candy Canada Parker Burnett.Randy McDowell Augusta Ames.Mary P. Craddock Charley Stewart.D. B. Patterson Nathaniel Coombes.Ale? Speer Officer Morrison.Mickey Vanney Irv.Pascal Tillman Rocky.Henry Weatherford Ambulance Driver.Sandi Fralin Assistant Driver.Glenda Carden The Girl.Karen Stanford of Ginger McKinney (left) and Barbara Tillman stand¬ by anxiously wh ile Mary Pickett Craddock accepts a job offer in Stage Door. 29 o(je Proms Of ’60 and ’62 W) eve Moments Seniors ended the ' 60 figure in a dance in the oriental garden setting. Joyce Hoskins, Sonny Victory, and Laura Benoit add the oriental touch to this cherry tree. The annual Junior-Senior Prom high¬ lights the social calendar at H.C.H.S. each year. The juniors entertained the graduating class of 1960 in an Oriental Garden, com¬ plete with bridge, waterfall, Buddha, Japan¬ ese lanterns, and a red sky. Russ Carlton and his orchestra, dressed in Oriental attire, supplied the music for the festive occasion. Senior couples formed a Japan¬ ese butterfly in the figure. This year A Summer Place was the setting for the prom. The juniors, seniors, and their guests danced in the garden of an old Southern plantation, highlighted by a gazebo and a water fountain. The senior girls walked through a rosecovered trellis as they were presented in the 1961 figure. The couples formed a four-petal flower and then a 61 representing their class. Before the figure began, Junior Class sponsors were introduced; and Peter Size¬ more, president, presented M i s s Jennie Wagner, the chairman of the sponsors, with a piece of her silver. The Collegiates” from V.P.I. provided the music for the evening. I 5o Be “(jTeASurei 3orever Students Becky Dunn places a sign warning classmates to keep off the wet paint. Katty DeJarnette and Jimmy Chaffin pose for a picture during the ' 61 Prom, A Summer Place. Betty Byrd Gunn, Jerry Dodd, and Katty DeJarnette put the finish¬ ing touches to the scenery for this year ' s Junior-Senior. Ronnie Smith prepares to raise the sky for last year ' s Prom. Dances, plays, and assemblies are the really special events; but most every day offers some activity of note. Maybe these things, some years hence, will turn out to be the most remembered events of 1960-’61. For the secondtime in H.C.H.S. history, the S.C.A. sponsored a foreign exchange pro¬ gram. Fahrils’er from Turkey added to the school curriculum both academically and socially. He stayed with the Rawley Fullers for the first half of his stay and spent the remainder of his visit with the Harwell Darbys. Hard Work can be applied to those who worked on the STAR. Bi-weekly reporters dug up news while editors layed out pages, wrote headlines, and worked at the print shop. Added attractions this year were the S. C.A.-sponsored mock e 1 ect ion and post office. The mock election coincided with the 1960 national elections. In order to vote the students were required to register and pay their poll tax. Then on November 8, the school selected John Kennedy as president. The post office, which allowed students to send Christmas cards free to their friends in school, helped relieve the local post offices from the Christmas rush. Another first at H.C.H.S. was the December tapping service of the National Honor Society. During this ceremony fifteen seniors were tapped by old members into this honorary society. Later that year the society sponsored its regular service in March when eighteen juniors were inducted. Sped a! Svents Added Hopeful candidate Hop Meeler tries to win the vote of fel low classmate Nancy Hagood. Barbara Conner and Dennis Franklin inspect the new¬ ly constructed trophy case. Foreign exchange student Fahri Is ' er shows Wayne Fuller his home country: Turkey. Student Gnjoyment At Scdool John Wehrenberg and Garland Ricketts listen to Mr. Glen Vought from the University of Virginia at the annual College Day program. Senior Class sponsor Mrs. Mary Glascock points to calendars sold by the seniors as Barbara Daniels watches. • Shelby Martin pins the National Honor Society ribbon on new member Frances Martin at the December cere¬ mony. Tay Wynne and E. T. Smith, members of the STAR ' S editorial board, put the finishing touches on the student newspaper at the print shop. And Our Principal Kept Up Witd All 34 Gail Owen, student teacher, helps Walter Anderson during F.T.A. Teaching Career Month. Diane Gould and Don Bagwell exercise one of their basic freedoms in the S.C.A. - sponsored Mock Election. Captain Tommy James studies the basketball schedule which the Comets faced this year. George Griffin and Clark Lovelace use the S. C. A. Post Office made available during Christmas. 35 Ode Class Of ’62 Will treasure Odese 36 Memorable Gvents As Z)ney Ce ve H.C.H.S. Senior homeroom presidents, Mary Sue Young, LeRoy Beale, Ed Stembridge, Sonny Victry, Tommy James, Carl Hudson, James Osborne, Fahri Is’er, and Nancy Carolyn Cole symbolize graduation for the Class of fkl] f Jt jjli a .I ' [I f ' Kl 1 I i V M 1 1 i V JJr 1 « I • 61 . 37 38 Mrs. John Dyer and her daughters Vicky (standing) and Karen seek advice on a program of study from Principal J. Marshall Swanson. 39 Mr. R. L. Lacy Superintendent of Schools University of Richmond, B. A.; Columbia University, M. A. 40 Mr. Frank Chaffin Director of Instruction Hampden-Sydney College, B. A. William and Mary, M. Ed. Mr. Udy Wood Director of Transportation Appalachian State Teachers College, B.S.; M.A. ScHool Board Onitiates H.C.H.S. Policy Members of the school board are Paul Beatty; Walter Blane; George Smith; Baxter Wilson; G. E. Mitchell, chairman; R. L. Lacy, superintendent; Richard Armistead; Henry Hardy, vice-chairman; and Armistead Traynham. 41 K SH a ' -i ----- m Mr. J. Marshall Swanson Principal University of Tennessee, B.S.; M.S. 42 Mr. Martin Gravely Assistant Principal Lynchburg College, A. B.; University of Virginia, M. Ed. Administrators Help Plan Student 3utures Guidance counselors at Halifax County High are Miss Jennie Wagner; Mrs. Mary McLaughlin, Mrs. Charlotte Farmer, and Miss Jane Blackwell, chairman of the department. 43 Mrs. June N. Adams English; Music; Longtvood College, B.A. Mrs. Freeda Akers Typing; Shorthand; Radford College, B.S. Miss Frances Aiken Typing; General Business; East Carolina College, B.S. Mr. William B. Arrowood Physical Education; Health; East Te nnessee State College, B.S.; Assistant Football, Bas¬ ketball Coach. Seventy Jaculty Members 3augfif and Miss Lou Baker Physical Education; Health; Limestone College, B.S. Cheerleader Sponsor. Miss Jane E. Blackwell General Science; Chem¬ istry; Randolph-Macon Woman ' s College, A.B.; University of Virginia, M. Ed.; Chairman, Guidance De¬ partment. Mr. Cary W. Blain Diversified Occupations; College of William and Mary, B.S.; D.O. Club Advisor. 44 Mrs. Vernie Bohannon English; General Science; Radford College, B.S. Mrs. Bernice N. Brinkley Biology; General Science; Longwood College, B.S.; Chairman, Science Depart¬ ment; Science Club Advisor. Mr. Carl Burke, Jr. Chemistry; Biology; Physics; Elon College, A.B. Gncouv ged Students Mrs. Amalia Burleigh General Math; Lynchburg College, A.B. Mr. J„ R. Cardwell Vocational Agriculture; Lynchburg College, A.B.; Chairman, Agriculture De partment; Future Farmers of Ameri ca Advisor. Mrs. Agnes Carter Business Math; Mary Baldwin College, B.A. : i Mrs. Dorothy C. Cheatham Bookkeeping; Typewriting, Shorthand Transcription; Office Practice; Mary Washington College, B.S.; Chairman, Business Educa tion Department. 45 Mrs. Dorothy H. Crews English; Speech; Limestone College, BA.; Thespian Troupe Advisor; Debate Team Advisor. Mr. W. Carl Crews Government; U. S. History; College of William and Mary, B.A. Mr. Jesse E. Crews Vocational Agriculture; V.P.I., B.S. Mr. H. Maynard Dalton Biology; General Science; University of Richmond, B.A. Quidmee and 3viendsdip Aided Student- Mrs. Annie Belle Daniel Home Economics; Longwood College, B.S. Mrs. Mary L. Davis General Science; Madison College; V.P.I., B.S. Mrs. Glenn Edens Art; Atlantic Christian College, B.A. 46 Mrs. Charlotte M. Farmer English; Guidance; Westhampton College, B.A. Richard J. Fitz, Jr. English; University of Richmond, B.A.; Mrs. Mary Jane Fletcher Record Keeping; Elon College, A.B.; F.B.L.A. Advisor. Chairman, English Depart¬ ment; HALISCOPE, STAR Advisor; Quill and Scroll Advisor; Chairman, Senior Class Sponsors. Co-operation Mrs. Mary G. Glascock General Science; Woman ' s College, Uni¬ versity of North Carolina. A.B. Miss Erna Glasscock General Math; Algebra; Solid Geometry; Trigonom¬ etry; University of Virginia, B. S.; Chairman, Math Depart¬ ment; Mu Alpha Theta Advisor. Mr. L. Martin Gravely Spanish; Lynchburg College, A.B.; University of Virginia, M. ED.; Chairman, Foreign Language Department; S.C.A. Advisor; Athletic Director. Mrs. Glennis M. Greenwood Home Economics; Longwood College, B.S.; F.H.A. Advisor. 47 Miss Ruth Grover Nursing Instructor; Washington Missionary College, B.S., R.N. Mr. Janies L. Hamrick Physical Education; Health; Elon College, A.B.; Varsity Basketball, Base¬ ball Coach. Mrs. Elizabeth J. Harding Latin; Mary Washington College, B.S.; F.T.A. Advisor; Latin Club Advisor. Mr. Henry Harrison Industrial Arts; Mechani¬ cal Drawing; Clemson College, B.S. (5u?o Sxtension Classes Cave instructors Mr. Julian Harrison General Business; R.P.I., B.S. Miss Mildred Henderson Algebra; Plane Geometry; College of William and Mary, B.S.; Chairman, Sophomore Class Sponsors. Mrs. Pattye B. Hicks English; History; Librari¬ an; College of William and Mary, A.B. 48 Mrs. Ethel D. Holland English; Madison College, B.S. Mr. Chester P. Hollings¬ worth English; Atlantic Christian College, B.S.; Assistant Football Coach. Miss Frances Howard French; English; Longwood College, B.S.; French Club Advisor. More ‘draining Mr. Worth M. Hudson Vocational Agriculture; V.P.I., B.S. Miss Virginia Ann Hunt English; Mary Baldwin College, B.A.; Varsity Cheerleader Sponsor. Mr. Willie L. Jones Government; U.S. History; R.P.I., B.S. Mr. T. Currie Lacks Vocational Agriculture; V.P.I., B.S. 49 Miss Lila Lorton Typing; Radford College, B.S.; Chairman, Freshman Sponsors; F.B.L.A. Advisor. Mrs. Carolyn Lovelace Music; Choral; English; East Carolina College, B.S. Mr. William L. Lowe Distributive Education; University of Denver, B.S.; B.A.; D.E. Club Advisor. Mrs. Rebecca McKinney General Math; Woman ' s College, Univer sity of North Carolina, A.B. 3diCulty VPovdei witd Pupils in V riect Mrs. Mary W. McLaughlin U.S. History; Government; Guidance; Hollins College, A.B.; Chairman, Social Studies Department; Great Books Advisor. Mr. Bob Merritt Physical Education; Health; East Tennessee State College, B.S.; Varsity Football, Track Coach; J.V. Basketball Coach. Mr. E. D. Patterson Vocational Agriculture; V.P.I., B.S., M.S. 50 Mrs. Paulita W. Patterson Physical Education; Health; Radford College, B.S.; University of Virginia, M. Ed.; Chairman, Physical Edu¬ cation Department. Mrs. ' Martha Penick English; Queen ' s College, A.B.; National Honor Society Advisor; Chairman, Eighth Grade Sponsors. Miss Ruth Phillingane Nursing Instructor; Washington Missionary College, B.S., R.N. Scdool Activities Mrs. Rosalie B. Powell English; Radford College, B.S. Mrs. Oakley Roberts English; Mary Washington College, B.S.; University of Tennessee, M.S. Mr. William L. Satterfield Geography; History; Li¬ brarian; East Carolina College, B.S.; Projectionist Club Advisor. Mrs. Fern Shook U.S. History; University of North Caro¬ lina, A.B. Mr. Garland Shook, Jr. Spanish; Lenoir Rhyne College, A.B.; Spanish Club Advisor. Mr. Kyle Simmerman Industrial Arts; East Tennessee State College, B.S. Miss Erna F. Shotwell Home Economics; Longwood College, B.S.; Chairman, Home Economics Department. Mrs. Rosa Lee Sizemore General Math; Longwood College, B.S. Sacfi Day Offered Problems, Challenges , Mr. Jack Strum General Math; Algebra; Economics; Wake Forest College, B.S. Mrs. Lois M. Swanson Home Economics; Soci¬ ology; East Tennessee State College, B.S.; University of Tennessee, M.S. Mrs. Martha Thompson Home Economics; Madison College, B.S. 52 Miss Julia E. Tuck English; World History; U. S. History; Longwood College, BA. Mr. Gerald W. Tudor History; Geography; East Carolina College, B.S.; Assistant Football Coach; Freshman Basketball Coach. Mr. Jimmy Tussey Band; Choral; Catawba College, B.A. and Satisfactions Miss Jennie Wagner English; History; Guidance; Maryville Collge, A.B.; Junior National Honor Society Advisor; Chairman, Junior Sponsors. Mrs. Kathryn T. Wilson Algebra; Plane Geometry; Longwood College, B.S. Miss Nancy Walker Physical Education; Health; Appalachian State Teach¬ ers ' College, B.S. Miss Frances Woltz Librarian; College of William and Mary, A.B.; Library Workers Advisor. 53 Mrs. Colleen Woody School Secretary Mrs. Delilah Fallen School Secretary Staff MemS evs Sfficient Service Mrs. Nora Clark Dietician Mr. John Moss Custodian 54 The cafeteria staff consists of (first row) Kathryn Meadows, Lois Salley, Lillian Satterfield, Milly Carr, Elizabeth Williams, (second row) Elizabeth Tuck, Elva Midkiff, and Paul Bruce. 5o Halifax County Higfi’s Operations Maids and janitors of the school are Beverly Bruce, Lacy Bruce, James Gray, and Ella Davis. 55 56 Representatives to Boys ' and Girls ' State the summer of 1960 were Meredith Carter, Dickie Walton, D. B. Patterson, Myrna Powell, Joyce Hoskins, Sonny Victry, Byrd Lacy, Clem Lowery, Gail Owen, Tay Wynne, E. T. Smith, and Tommy James. 57 Senior Class officers are Barbara Seamster, reporter; Dickie Walton, vice-president; D.B. Patterson, president; E.T. Smith, treasurer; Wayne Fuller, sergeant-at-arms; and Dorothy Guthrie, secretary. 58 AYLOR ASHBY IRWIN ASHWORTH MARY THOMAS BANE EVELYN BARLOW NANCY LEA ARUNDALE RICHARD ATKINS 59 RUTH BARNES CINDY BARNETT JEWELLE BASS DORIS BAYLOUS 3(ie Class of 1 61 Remembers 3ondly the Pasf 3ive JJears Although 1961 is our year, we seniors cherish the memories of our other four years of high school. We began our high school career in 1956. Full of excitement and somewhat a- fraid, we, 400 strong, entered Halifax County High School as eighth graders. It was not long before we grasped the spirit and eager¬ ness to work as we campaigned for and elected our class officers who were Billy Anderson, president; Betsy Patterson, vice president; Tay Wynne, secretary; Judy Patterson, treasurer; Ginger McKinney, reporter; and Johnny Anderson, sergeant - at-arms. For our first assembly we presented ’’This Is My Wife as Billy Anderson, pic¬ tured as an old man, retraced his gay teens and remembered all the girls he could have married. During the whole year we managed to have more honor roll students than any other class and our hard work and study was LE ROY BEALE SANDRA BEALE FAYE BENNETT LAURA BENOIT 60 JANE BIGGER LINDA BOONE PETE BRADLEY PHYLLIS JANE BRADSHAW Joyce Hoskins D. B. Patterson BEST-ALL-AROUND n ELVA BRANDON PATSY BROWN PATTY BROWN JUDY BUCHANAN 61 BETTY ANNE BURTON KATHRYN BURTON GLENDA CARDEN BARBARA CARMICHAEL 3fie Class of 7 61 Received 5fieir Rings in Cate September rewarded when 40 of us received member¬ ship in the Junior National Honor Society. The year passed quickly and when we returned to school in September, 1957, we had a name, the Freshman Class. Again we moved with action as we elected our year’s leaders. They were D. B. Patterson, presi¬ dent; E.T. Smith, vice-president; J o y c e Hoskins, secretary; Sonny Victry, treasur - er; Jeanette King, reporter; and Billy Frank¬ lin, sergeant-at-arms. To raise money for our Prom ' 60” we staged athreeskit assembly program. To show our active participation in the student government, three of our class members were candidates for S.C.A. offices. Then came the 1958-59 term and as sophomores we were half-way through our high school career. During this year D.B. Patterson headed the Junior National Honor Society while E.T. Smith, Chinkie King, Jerry Crews and Joyce Hoskins were also CARVIN CARR JAMES CARTER MEREDITH CARTER BARBARA CHANEY 62 SARAH CHILDREY PAUL CLARK GERALD CLAY RUTH CLAY 63 NANCY CAROLYN COLE LILLIE MAE COMPTON Class of J 61 Sent 12 Students to leaders in the honor organization. As class leaders, we elected E.T. Smith, presi¬ dent; Wayne Fuller, vice president; Betsy Patterson, secretary; Laura Benoit, treas¬ urer; Clem Lowery, reporter; and Eddie Royster, sergeant-at-arms. During this year we sophomores made ourselves known. Fiveof the eight majorettes were soph¬ omores: Kay Dixon, Nancy Lea Arundale, Ginger McKinney, Sylvia Jennings, and BARBARA CONNER MARY MARTIN CONNER Barbara Tillman. Joyce Hoskins, Jerry Crews, and Judy Patterson were lettergirls in the Comet Band while many other class members played instruments. We joined many H.C.H.S. clubs and held many offices. Ed Stembridge and Sandra Beale were vice-president and secretary, respectively, of the Latin Club while some eighty other sophomores were members of the club. Seven of our boys participated in varsity Boys’ and Qirls’ State LEONARD COON JULIA COOPER ARLENE CRABTREE RONNIE CRABTREE 64 MARY PICKETT CRADDOCK JUDY CRENSHAW JIMMY CREWS LACY CREWS Byrd Lacy D. B. Patterson MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED RITA CREWS LEONARD CRUTE BARBARA DANIEL DORIS DANIEL 65 PAUL DANIEL HARRIET DAVIS ADRIAN DAWSON PATRICIA DAWSON Class of ’62 Contributed editors to Publications football during our sophomore year. They included Tommy James, Dickie Walton, Ned Ingle, E.T. Smith, Udy Wood, Clem Lowery, and Jerry Mauck while Tommy James, Hugh Haley, and Ed Stembridge were members of the varsity basketball team. Six others played on the junior varsity team. Four sophomores, M e r e d it h Carter, Myrna Powell, Gail Owen, and Laura Benoit, cheered for our boys on the J.V. Squad. Nineteen hundred and fifty-nine-sixty! At last we were upperclassmen. This year we had to elect able leaders, raise more money, and present the Junior-Senior Prom. As leaders we elected Eddie Royster, president; Sonny Victry, v ic e-president; Meredith Carter, secretary; Eddie Powell, treasurer; Ginger McKinney, reporter, and Cecil Murray, sergeant-at-arms. To raise money to finance our Prom, we staged an Arthur Murray Dance Party LINDA DIXON RAYE DOUGLAS THOMAS DUNAWAY BECKY DUNN 66 CAROLYN ELLIOT FRANCES FALLEN FULTON FARLEY VICKY FERGUSON Meredith Carter D. B. Patterson MOST SCHOOL SPIRITED DOUGLAS FISHER G. W. FISHER L. C. FISHER PHYLLIS FISHER 67 ALFRED FLETCHER SANDI FRALIN JACKIE FRANCISCO BILL FRANKLIN Class of 2 Struggled (jdrougd College Board Sx ams in which teacher and student couples com¬ peted. They were Barbara Tillman and Mr. Gerald Tudor, winners with a cha-cha-cha; Gail Owen and Mr. Worth Hudson with a waltz; Vickie Ferguson and Mr. Maynard Dalton with the Charleston; and Nancy Ann Younger and Mr. Sewell Bowers with the jitterbug. Our class also sold calendar towels to the community. Joyce Hoskins as chairman, Tay Wynne, Eddie Royster, Sonny Victry, Vickie Ferguson, and Betsy Patterson made up the Junior-Senior Decorating Committee. To - gether they planned the decorations to the Land of the Orient” when the members of the Junior and Senior Classes danced in the Oriental Garden that had been fashioned in the gym. A giant, gold Buddha with an incense burner at his feet filled the back of the gym while on the stage were a bridge, a waterfall, and cherry trees. The balcony displayed a Japanese street scene and the DENNIS FRANKLIN WAYNE FULLER STEVE GARBER JANET GIBSON 68 ROSE MARIE GILES HUGH GLASS NANCY GLASS REUBEN GLASS Sandra Beale Ed Stembridge BEST LOOKING DIANE GOULD ANNE GREGORY BARBARA GRIFFIN DOROTHY GUTHRIE I j 9 69 TONY GUTHRIE HUGH HALEY 5fte Class of ’62 Attended S.C.A. and dancers twirled under a bright red sky. Other committees were Byrd Lacy, refresh¬ ments; Ginger McKinney, band; and Rebecca Wall, invitations. Clubs, too, were important to our class members. D. B. Patterson, Clem Lowery, and Byrd Lacy served as vice-president, treasurer, and reporter, respectively, of the S.C.A. while many others served as com¬ mittee chairmen. Twenty-two juniors received member- ANNE HALL JESSE HALL CluS Conventions ship in the National Honor Society and nine were inducted into Mu Alpha Theta. Sonny Victry was a member of the Thespian Troupe. Nineteen juniors served as STAR re¬ porters and composed the first English 11 J Class. Also, five juniors, Sallie Anne Vaughan, Rebecca Wall, Tay Wynne, E. T. Smith, and Eddie Royster, represented the STAR at the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Convention in New York and WAYNE HALL WALTER HANKINS MARGARET HENDERSON MARION HENDERSON 70 HUGH HENDRICKS MARVIN HILL ANN HITE JEANETTE KING HOLT Betsy Patterson Clem Lowery MOST COURTEOUS JOYCE HOSKINS TOMMY HOWELL BETTY CRENSHAW HUDSON CARL HUDSON 7 ? CURTIS HUDSON DAVID HUDSON FAYE HUDSON BETTY HUGHES Gfte Class of ’61 Cdose the Senior Wfio’s Who in December E. T. Smith and Tay Wynne attended the Southern Inter-Scholastic Press Associ¬ ation Convention at Lexington. The majorette squad boasted four jun¬ iors with Ginger McKinney as head while Joyce Hoskins lea the lettergirls. Many represented Halifax County High School at the Forensics Meet while Paul Steube was a member of the debate team, which won first place in the district and third in the state. Juniors also served in the F.T.A., the Science Club, D.E., D.O., F.B.L.A., F.F.A., and F.H.A. Our football team boasted seven juniors and Tommy James played on the first team of our district winning basketball team. Others were members of the concert or marching bands and Sandi Fralin and Eddie Powell served as student director and drum major, respectively. There were nineteen j uniors in the French Club and Carolyn Wagstaff, Barbara DALE HUPP NED INGLE FAHRI IS ' ER TOMMY JAMES SYLVIA JENNINGS SANDRA JOHNSON ANN JONES NELL JONES Sandi Fralin Sonny Victry MOST TALENTED JERRY KEATTS WAYNE KEATTS CHINKIE KING DELL LACKS 73 BYRD LACY TOMMY LACY KENT LANDRUM ELTON LAYNE Sfte Class of ’61 Supplied ike Office Seamster, Tay Wynne, and Chinkie King held club positions. The Spanish Club boasted many juniors, too; and Dickie Walton and Betsy Patterson were club officers. Juniors held the leads in the fall and spring productions. Ginger McKinney, Byrd Lacy, Paul Steube, Chinkie King, Henry Weatherford, and Barbara Tillman had starring roles in Fair Exchange; Sallie Anne Vaughan starred in Overtones; witk 3ive Workers Alex Speer, Mary Pickett Craddock, and Meredith Carter played in Why I Am A Bachelor; and Phyllis Jane Bradshaw was in Antic Spring. At the end of the year our class nom¬ inated twenty-four boys and girls to attend Virginia ' s Boys’ and Girls’ State in July. From this list, the faculty chose six boys and six girls. They were Tommy James, Clem Lowery, D. B. Patterson, E. T. Smith, Sonny Victry, Dickie Walton, RANDY LEATHERMAN BOBBY LEWIS BARBARA LLEWELLYN CLEM LOWERY 74 MARIE LOWERY RONNIE MARSHALL ALICE MARTIN BURNETTE MARTIN Joyce Hoskins Clem Lowery FRIENDLIEST FRANCES MARTIN JOANNE MARTIN LESSIE MARTIN SHELBY MARTIN 75 THOMAS MARTIN CATHERINE MASON JERRY MAUCK SHIRLEY McCRAW 2 fie Class of ' 61 held 5op Offices in Many Organisations Meredith Carter, Joyce Hoskins, Byrd Lacy, Gail Owen, Myrna Powell, and Tay Wynne. We entered Halifax County High School for our last year, September 1960. Off to an early start, we elected D.B. Patterson, Senior Class president. Other officers were Dickie Walton, vice-president; Dorothy Guthrie, secretary; E. T. Smith, treasurer; Barbara Seamster, reporter; and Wayne Fuller, sergeant-at-arms. joyce McCulloch ginger mckinney As seniors, we were heads of most H. C.H.S. clubs. Byrd Lacy served as S.C.A. president while Meredith Carter was secre¬ tary; Clem Lowery, treasurer; Sallie Anne Vaughan, reporter; and D.B. Patterson, chaplain. We headed many of the Student Council committees; among these were dance, Tay Wynne; honor card, Dickie Walton; public relations, E . T . Smith; foreign exchange student, Tommy James; Christmas drive, Eddie Powell; safety, DAVID MEDLEY DOTTIE JEAN MILTON 76 ROGER MONTGOMERY BETTY LOU MOORE EUGENE MOOREFIELD PAT MOSS Phyllis Jane Bradshaw Henry Weatherford CLASS CLOWNS JOAN MULLINS CECIL MURRAY JIMMY MURRAY BARBARA NEWTON 77 JAMES OSBORNE ELLA OWEN GAIL OWEN EVELYN PALMER Class of ’61, Sold Calendars to 3 ' xnmce Projects Sonny Victry; clean-up, Dorothy Guthrie; and mock election, D. B. Patterson. The National Honor Society was lead by Dickie Walton with D. B. Patterson, Dorothy Guthrie, Nancy Lea Arundale, Joyce Hoskins, and Tommy James serving under him. Sonny Victry headed the Thespian Troupe while seniors Tay Wynne, Barbara Tillman, and Mary Pickett Craddock helped. Tommy James was president of Mu Alpha Theta; Rosalind Rogers, vice-president and Tay Wynne, corresponding secretary. Twelve seniors received membership in Quill and Scroll for their outstanding jour¬ nalistic work. They were Eddie Royster, who was appointed president; Nancy Puryear, vice-president; Tay Wynne, secretary- treasurer; Joyce Hoskins; Barbara Seam- ster; Ginger McKinney; Sandi Fralin; Chinkie King; Rosalind Rogers, Rebecca Wall; E. T. Smith; and Eddie Wilborn. The French Club was headed by senior Shelby Martin; the Spanish Club by Dickie Walton; D.E. by Jimmy Rickmond; D.O. by BETSY PATTERSON D. B. PATTERSON SANDRA PALMER FRANK PERKINS HENRIETTA PERKINS PHYLLIS POOL EDDIE POWELL MYRNA POWELL Laura Benoit Tommy James MOST ATHLETIC NANCY POWELL TYRONE POWELL CAROLYN PREVETTE IDA JEAN PULLIAM 79 CECIL PURYEAR JUDY PURYEAR NANCY PURYEAR PEARLE PURYEAR Gftc Class of ’62 Watcded “Macfidfi” together af Vernon’s MarvinHill; F.F.A. by L.C. Fisher; F.B.L. A. by G.W. Fisher; F.T.A. by Chinkie King; and Byrd Lacy and Joyce Hoskins were co- vice-presidents of the Latin Club. Publications played an important part in the life of some seniors. The STAR editorial board was headed by Rebecca Wall with E.T. Smith, news editor; Eddie Royster, managing editor; Eddie Wilborn, sports edi¬ tor; Tay Wynne, copy e dit o r ; Rosalind Rogers, advertising manager; and Nancy Puryear, business manager. Joyce Hoskins was editor-in-chief of the HALISCOPE; and Tay Wynne served as assistant editor. Other editors were BarbaraSeamster, class; Ginger McKinney, feature; Chinkie King, activities; Ned Ingle, sports, and Mary Pickett Craddock, circu¬ lation. Sallie Anne Vaughan headed the cheer¬ leading squad; seniors serving with her were Meredith Carter, Laura Benoit, Myrna Powell, Gail Owen, and Betsy Patterson. On the football squad Dickie Walton and JIMMY RATLIFF MARY REDD ALLE N RICE GAYLE RICKMAN 80 MAXINE SNEAD RICKMAN JIMMY RICKMOND CLAUDE ROARK CAROLYN ROBERTS 81 BARBARA SEAMSTER TOMMY SHAPARD RACHAEL SHELTON E.T.SMITH Class of ’61 Staged a Night Club Show in March Billy Vanney served as co-captains; other senior players were Ned Ingle, E.T. Smith, Tommy James, Hugh Haley, Clem Lowery, and Jerry Mauck. Tommy James served as captain of the varsity basketball team; senior team¬ mates were E.T. Smith, Dickie Walton, Ed Stembridge, and Billy Vanney. In early December, we chose the Senior Who’s Who. Winners included Joyce Hoskins and D.B. Patterson, Best-All- Around”; Tay Wynne and Walter Hankins, Most Intelligent ; Sandra Beale and Ed Stembridge, Best Looking ; Byrd Lacy and D.B. Patterson, Most Likely To Succeed ; Betsy Patterson and Clem Lowery, Most Courteous ; Laura Benoit and Tommy James, Most Athletic ; Meredith Carter and D.B. Patterson, Most School Spirited ; Sandi Fralin and Sonny Victry, Most Talented ; Phyllis Jane Bradshaw and Henry Weatherford, Class Clowns ; and Joyce Hoskins and Clem Lowery, Friendliest. RONNIE SMITH STEVE SMITH IRENE SNOW JOAN SNOW 82 ED STEMBRIDGE PAUL STEUBE ANN STEVENS MARGARET TALBOTT 83 WAYLAND TALLEY ANN TERRY PHYLLIS THAXTON CAROLYN A. THOMAS 3fie Class of ’61 Sponsored “Stage Door” in Cate Spring During the fall the seniors sold towel calendars once again to raise money for their senior gift. The class sold six hundred. Exam Blues was the theme of the senior sponsored dance after the George Washington High School basketball game. All proceeds went toward the senior gift. All during February, twenty senior girls practiced for a chorus line which performed at the senior assembly. Joyce Hoskins, Ginger McKinney, Tay Wynne, Karen Stanford, Carolyn Cole, Maxine Rickman, Sandra Beale, Barbara Chaney, Anne Hall, Betsy Patterson, Gail Owen, Betty Hughes, Sandra Palmer, Nancy Puryear, Vickie Ferguson, Mary Dell Webster, Sallie Anne Vaughan, and Carolyn ALVIN THROCKMORTON BILLY THROCKMORTON BARBARA TILLMAN PASCAL TILLMAN 84 CATHERINE TINGEN JEAN TRIBBLE THOMAS TUCK BILLY VANNEY GLADYS VASSAR SALLIE ANNE VAUGHAN 85 CAROLYN WAGSTAFF ALLEN WALKER BOBBY VERNON SONNY VICTRY REBECCA WALL ANNE WALTON DICKIE WALTON RACHEL WARREN Gfie Class of ’62 Won Scfiolarsfiips to Many Universities Elliott were the girls. The show, set in a nightclub, was given in March. Other members of the cast were Paul Steube, master of ceremonies; Tommy James, head waiter; Nancy Glass and Nancy Ann Younger, cigarette girls: and Pete Bradley, Johnny Woods, Hugh Haley, and Eddie Powell, waiters. Sandi Fralin was an artist and musician; Chinkie King sang Stormy Weather”; Joyce Hoskins did I Am a Dog ; Henry Weatherford pantomimed Georgia ; and Betsy Patterson and Ginger McKinney did a jazz dance routine. From the office practice classes, five girls were chosen to work in the office, typing letters or taking dictation from Mr. MARY JANE WATTS HENRY WEATHERFORD SHIRLEY WEATHERFORD MARY DELL WEBSTER JOHN WEHRENBERG PEGGY WELCHER JANICE WHITE HELEN WHITLOW HUGH DAVID WHITLOW BOBBY WILBORN EDDIE WILBORN GEORGE WILBORN LUTHER WILKERSON WAYNE WILKERSON 87 LINDA WILKINS NELL WILLIAMS JAMES WILSON EPPA WIMBISH Gfic C ass of ’61 Received Many Awards af Class Nigdt Swanson. Those serving were Frances Martin, Mary Jane Watts, Catherine Tingen, Nancy Powell, and Janice White. For the first time, the National Honor Society held a senior induction service in December and fifteen outstanding students were tapped. Included were Phyllis Jane Bradshaw, Henry Weatherford, Thomas Martin, Mary Pickett Craddock,Randy Leatherman, Becky Dunn, Kathryn Burton, Rachel Warren, Mary Jane Watts, Patsy Brown, Frances Martin, Laura Benoit, Gail Owen, Phyllis Thaxton, and Nancy Glass. As graduation drew closer, we began BILLY WINN BETTY WOMACK JOHNNY WOODS ANNIE MAE WOOSLEY 88 JOHNNY WRIGHT KENNETH WYNN TAY WYNNE MARY SUE YOUNG be Class of ’61 £oo6s forward fo College and Marriage worrying about passing final exams. Fitting for caps and gowns, practicing the process¬ ional, and preparing the graduation exer¬ cises made our days busy and exciting. At Class Night exercises, many of us received merit awards for our outstanding contribu¬ tions to the school. Then came graduation and we became part of the school’s past: a picture on the wall, another page in the history book. But we will never forget the many hours of fun, work, study, learning, and time we lived within the walls of Halifax County High School. A. B. YOUNGER NANCY ANN YOUNGER TOMMY YOUNGER 89 unDtRCLflssmtn 90 Underclassmen Mary Carol Lacy, Faye Keatts, Bob Barnes, and Bubba Chandler put their study hall time to good use in the library. 91 Junior officers are Peter Sizemore, president; Katty DeJarnette, secretary; Ronnie Keatts, vice - president; Carolyn Cardwell, reporter; Tommy Snow, sergeant-at-arms; and Karen Dance, treasurer. Sfie junior Class In the eleventh grade, students are first considered upperclassmen. Their new and added responsibilities include, among others, the Junior-Senior Prom. Being so close to graduation, juniors begin to look forward to this and days after gradu¬ ation. They begin to dominate student activi¬ ties and become eligible for such honors as the National Honor Society and Quill and Scroll for the first time. This year’s Junior Class experienced an eventful 1960-61. Early in the year the class presented its assembly, a Woman¬ less Wedding,” to raise money for the Junior-Senior. Other money -raising pro¬ jects the juniors carried out were selling candy and sponsoring a dance after a basket¬ ball game. The climax of their year was the Junior - Senior, the theme being A Summer Place. The Collegiates fr om VPI played for the gala affair. On that night the juniors, seniors, and their dates entered the gym, which was the scene of a Southern garden. At the back of the gym, was a bird bath with colored lights reflected in the running water. The side walls were covered by rocks and trees painted on paper. On the stage was a gazebo with lawn chairs and trees for the background. The front and back walls were covered with ivy and red, pink, and white roses. The highlight of the night was the figure in which only seniors participated. 92 David Allen Betty Gayle Anderson Betty Lou Anderson Jackie Anderson Joseph Anderson Linda Anderson Ruby Anderson Frances Arrington Many juniors 3oo£ Advanced Courses Sandra Austin Jane Baynes Jimmie Barker Jimmy Barbour Mae Betterton Martha Betterton Daisy Blackstock Bob Blount Kathleen Bowen Mildred Bowes George Bowling Willie Bowman 93 Carter Boyd Robin Lynne Bradley Dean Brandon Donald Bray Barbara Buckner Bobby Burton Bobby Butler Jean Butler Class of ’62 Staged a “Womanless Carolyn Cardwell Bobby Carter Elaine Carter Mike Cates Tim Cates Jimmy Chaffin Joanna Chaffin Shirley Chambliss Christine Chaney Barbara Ann Chappell Eddie Chappell John Childrey 94 Linda Childery Sandra Clark Joyce Clay Hilda Coates Charles Cole Grady Cole Carol Comer Priscilla Comer VJeiiing a t the Dear ' s 3irst Assembly Randolph Comer Harold Conner Irene Conner Jo Ann Conner Mary Conner Ray Conner Willie Conner Starr Lee Cook Kathy Covington Barbara Ann Creasy Jean Crews Joanne Crews 95 Louise Crews Lynda Crews Karen Dance Charles Daniel Marian Daniel Ernie Davis Mary Frances Davis Lynda Day 5o 3udHer increase deir (jreasury, Johnny Dease Katty DeJarnette Betty Jean Dixon Jerry Dodd Grey Doss Thomas Downey Aubrey Duffer Bernice Dunaway Phyllis Duncan Judy Dunkley Kenneth Elder James W. Elliot 96 Gladys Elliott James E. Elliott Nancy Elliott Audrey Epperson Pat Epps Myra Jayne Fackler Jackie Fallen Frances Farmer the junior Class Sold Boxes of Candy James Fears Barbara Fisher Billy Fisher Effie Mae Fisher Joyce Fletcher Bobby Ford Linda Ford Brenda Forlines Hunt Fox Helen Francis Patricia Francis Ronnie Francisco 97 Carolyn Franklin Elizabeth Franklin Priscilla Franklin Barbara Gainey Jimmy Glidewell Wilmer Good Donald Gordon Alice Graham Co-Sponsors of the 3ill Play, “Qramercy Jimmy Gravitt Randy Gravitt Kenneth Green Mary Berkley Green Julian Greenwood Bill Greenwood Betty Byrd Gunn Jimmy Guthrie Lee Roy Hall Margaret Hall Linda Hamlett Grayson Harding 98 Sandra Harding Marshall Harris Barbara Hatcher Martha Holland Nancy Lee Holt Franklin Hudson Joyce Hughes Margaret Hughes tde juniors Built ‘ddeiv treasury Terry Hughes Penny Irby Myrna Ingram Kenneth Jackson Faye Jennings Doug Jones Giles Jones Ronnie Jones Suzanne Kearse Ronny Keatts Nancy Kersey Margaret Kindley 99 Pam King Bobby Lacks Cheryl Ann Lacks Elijah Lacks Mary Carol Lacy Nancy Landrum Martha Lester Betty Jean Lewis juniors Also Sponsored a holiday Dance Terry Lindley Audrey Link Lionel Link Wanda Link Gene Lloyd Saford Lloyd Bobbie Martin Judy Martin Mary Ruth Martin Wayne McCormick Randy McDowell Lorraine McKinney 100 Gilmer Meeler Jennie Lee Midkiff Thomas James Midkiif Betty Jean Moore Douglas Moore Janice Moore June Moore Nancy Ann Moore S.C. Class Baskd6all Q me •Tohn Murray Elizabeth Newby Susan Nichols Mitzie Overby John Owen Randall Owen Robert Owen Sally Owen Gary Parker Patricia Patterson Charles Payne Crawford Peace 101 Linda Perkins Steve Perkins H. C. Phillips Belle Popek Carlton Powell Grayson Powell Lacy Powell Louise Powell juniors Gntertained Seniors in a Southern Patricia Darlene Powell Margie Pregnall Joan Pugh Eva Grey Pulliam Macie Pulliam Kenneth Puryear Peggy Puryear Phillip Puryear Beth Ramsey Oscar Reaves Donald Richie Garland Ricketts 102 Carol Rickman David Rickman Jimmy Rickman Carson Riddle Anita Roark Linda Robinson George Rogers Carol Russell garden a t Keir Annual Spring Prom Janice Salley Carol Satterfield Wayne Satterfield Lewis Saunders Mary Queen Saunders Pat Schofield Clarence Seamster Gail Seamster Joyce Seamster Louise Seamster Joan Short Edward Simmons 103 Peter Sizemore Kathie Slate Rose Lane Smiley Lloyd Smith Sandra Smith Paul Snead Chester Sneed Donna Lee Sneed Members of the Class of ’62 Held Linda Snow Cora Ann Soyars Wayne Stanfield Ronnie Stevens Wayne Stevens Jill Stillman Jean Talbott Tommy Talbott Coy Terry Dean Tetterton Betty Lawson Thaxton Joan Throckmorton 104 Weldon Thrower Laura Lee Trope Dale Tuck David Tuck Shirley Turner Gaynell Vassar Geraldine Vaughan Christine Vernon Offi ices in tde 5.C.A. and Publications Elinor Wade Emily Wade Clifford Walker Lavier Warren Wayne Waskey Ann Watts William Weatherford Marion Weinhold Melvin Welch Ruth Whitefield M. Louise Whitt Mildred Wilborn 105 James Wilkerson Linda Williams Ruby Williams Linda Williamson Alice Fay Wilmouth Edwenia Wilmouth Gloria Faye Wilmouth Marshall Wilmouth juniors Cook forward fo Next JJexr Pats ye Wilmouth Nancy Wilson Nancy Woltz O ' Neil Womack Vera Womack Nat Wooding Larry Woosley Joyce Worsham Frances Wynne Binnie Rose Yancey Harold Younger, Jr. 106 Sophomores The tenth grade is the halfway mark at Halifax County High School. At this point in high school life, the class begins to pro¬ duce class and school leaders and to feel a real class unity. A number of sophomores participating in the accelerated program took chemistry and second year algebra but all students found that the curriculum of the school was geared to their needs. Temptresses Salome and Lola were up to their old tricks when the Sophomore Class presented Dancarama” on December 14 in the school gym. It was written and directed by Mr. Maynard Dalton and boasted a cast of 64 of the class’s top dancers. The pro¬ gram’s theme was a history of dancing and carried the audiences from the Garden of Eden to a present-day jazz setting. The assembly was given in the evening also, which was a ’’first” at Halifax County High School. The proceeds from this assembly will be used to help finance the Junior- Senior Prom for ’62. The class also spon¬ sored a dance after the William Flemming game. Sophomore officers are Gayle Harmon, president; Anita Traynham, vice-president; Elinor Carter, secretary; Bill Worthington, sergeant-at-arms; Jim Marilla, treasurer; and Em Edmunds, reporter. Claude Adams Virginia Ammons Ruth Andrews Bill Arendall Don Bagwell Robert Bagwell Harold Bane Jinks Bane Phillip Barksdale Bob Barnes Eunice Baylous Mary Jane Beale Jo Anne Bennett Dave Benoit Betty Layton Bohannon Wiley Blanks Margaret Beverley Martha Betterton 107 Kathy Booker Clinton Boone Curtis Bowen Ray Bowes Sue Bowman Sandra Boyles Sammy Brooks Patricia Brown Dean Bruno Charles Buchannan Joyce Buckner Carol Burton Jimmy Burton Joe Burton Rusty Campbell Candy Canada Bill Carter Elinor Carter 5(ie Sophomore “Dancarama” 5ra cea Rose Marie Carter Judy Cassada Phyllis Cassada Suzanne Caudle Carey Chaney Carolyn Chaney Wayne Chaney Johnny Chappell Edward Claiborne Betty Clark Bobby Clark Danny Clay Jimmy Cliborn Alice Coates Stan Coates Bobby Cohen Barbara Cole Billy Cole Eula Cole Gaye Cole Harvey Cole Ida Mae Cole Nancy Cole Gayle Compton 108 Judy Compton Buddy Conner Charlie Conner Jimmy Conner Mary Conner Robert Conner Kenneth Cook Loretta Corum Marshall Covington George Crews Joyce Crews Pam Crews Ellen Cumbie Ruthe Davis Sheila Day Patricia DeJarnette Betty Dixon Jean Duffer History of Dancing from Gve Nancy Dunn Bob Dyer Vicky Dyer Ellen Eades Em Edmunds Judy Elliott Kay E llixson Jeanette Fallen Betty Farmer Wayne Ferrell Norma Sue Fisher Faye Francis Alfred Francisco Phyllis Francisco Allen Fuller Carolyn Gibson Mary Lou Gilliam James Gilliland DeRoy Glass Violet Glasscock Bobby Gordon George Griffin Tommy Griffin Bill Guill 109 Jane Guthrie Ryland Guthrie Sandra Guthrie Dianne Hagood Nancy Haley James Hall Jane Marie Hall Margaret Hall Gayle Harmon C. D. Harris Wayne Hawker Harvey Hazelwood Rachel Hazelwood Ann Heath Royster Hedgespeth Jackie Henderson Sammy Henderson Tom Hickey fjhe Sophomores VJeve the 3ivst Class to Tommy Hinton James Hodnett Dwight Holt Lawrence Holt Faye Howerton Lillian Howerton Eric Hudson Hollis Hudson Ronnie Hudson Janice Hughes Tommy Hunt Mary Ingram Bill Jennings Leslie Johnson Ted Johnson Carolyn Jones Jerry Jones Linda Jones Roger Jones Marvin Jor dan Ray Kilgore John King Pam King Brenda Lacks no Linda Lacks Nell Lacy Faye Laughorn Gayle Layne Ray Linthicum Peggy Lloyd Wayne Lloyd Lynda Loftis Richard Loftis Clark Lovelace Bernice Lyttle Mac McDannald Sharon McGhee Virginia McLaughlin Linda Mangum Jim Marilla Geraldine Martin Glenn Martin hi Assembly Program af Nigfrt Henry Martin S. C. Martin Thomas R. Martin Edwin Medley Joyce Midkiff Morty Miller Joe Milam Carolyn Mitchell Jackey Montgomery Junior Moon Bill Moore Robert Moore Gloria Moorefield Clyde Morris Ernest Morris Allen Murray Glenn Murray Nancy Newbill Brenda Newcomb Ronnie Newton Judith Noblin Linda Nunn Addison Oliver Bennie Overby ill Ronnie Overby Linda Overton Jeanette Owen Lynne Owen Carol Penzer Branford Perkins Carol Perkins Brenda Phillips Patricia Phillips Bonnie Pollard Lowell Powell Donna Ratcliff Eugene Reaves Bill Reese Allan Richardson Janet Rickman Eunice Riddle ‘6enth Qv devs included Algefira a nd Allan Roberts Patricia Roller James Sadler Eddie Salley Donny Satterfield Eugene Satterfield Patricia Satterfield Earl Saunders Nance Saunders Nancy Seamster Joyce Seay Cary Shelton Margaret Shotwell Wallace Sizemore Nancy Smith Nancy L. Smith Shirley Smith Joyce Snead Ronnie Snead Becky Saloman Jean Spainhour Charles Spears Donia Stevens Linda Stone W Jt ' Deanna Talley Fontaine Talley Bernard Tate Betty Terry David Thompson Fred Thompson Sammy Thompson Donald Throckmorton Doris Throckmorton Anita Traynham Edward Tuck Sally Tuck Marlene Tucker Milford Vance Mickey Vanney James Vernon Mary Vicks Tommy Wade Chemistry in 5fidr Courses of Study Hayes Wagner John Walden Bill Walker Dorothy Wallace Linda Wallace Gracie Weatherford Hayne Wesson Bobby Whitlow James Whitlow Linda Whitlow Brenda Whitt Clara Whitt Ann Wilborn Bruce Wilborn Anne Elizabeth Williams Harvey Williams Sammy Williams Faye Wilmouth Linda Wilson Peggi Wilson Watkins Wilson Barbara Winn Barbara Womack Charlie Womack Bill Worthington Jimmy Wright 113 Freshmen officers are (first row) Kenny Morn- ingstar, sergeant-at-arms; David Speer, re¬ porter; (second row) Carol Bradshaw, secretary; Mae Atkins, treasurer; Frank Booker, vice- president; and Ricky Harrell, president. 3resdmen Students begin taking a more active interest in high school life in the ninth grade. Freshmen join organizations, go out for sports, and take part in many other phases of Halifax County High School. This year freshmen took part in the accel¬ erated math and science program by taking bi¬ ology and plane geometry. Many ninth graders received the honor of membership in the Junior National Honor Society. They were also very active in the S.C.A. and served on many com¬ mittees in the student organization. Being the second largest class at H.C.H.S., the freshmen made many contributions to the school. One of these was their spring assembly which was presented in April. Ninth graders also sponsored a dance in the cafeteria on February 10 after the Andrew Lewis basketball game. Several Science Club members entered projects in the science fair. These underclassmen also made important contributions to H.C.H.S. through their partici¬ pation in the intra-mural basketball programs and by playing junior varsity sports. Shirlyn Adams Jere Ann Allred Marjorie Ammons Billy Anderson Howard Anderson Wayne Anderson Cecil Apple Gary Arendall Mae Atkins Harold Bailey Eddie Ballou Audrey Bane Lena Barksdale Joe Barlow Rebecca Betterton Jo Ann Blackstock Ben Blanks Carolyn Blanks Nancy Blanks Rebecca Blanks Ernie Bo mar Jimmy Bo mar Larry Bomar Frank Booker James Bowen Ann Bradley Bill Bradley Peggy Bradley Carol Bradshaw James Bray Ricky Brown Sharon Brown Ellen Brunk Sharon Buchanan Wayne Buchanan Hilda Burton Ronnie Burton Kit Campbell Sandra Carden Helen Carr Charlotte Carroll Edward Carroll Many Participated in the April Assembly Charles Carter Leo Carter Violet Carter Bubba Chandler Linda Chaney Bill Childrey Lee Clark Barbara Clawson Marvin Clay Norma Claye LeRoy Coates Elmer Cole Gene Cole James Cole Stanley Cole Carroll Collie Nancy Collie Joyce Conner 115 Judy Conner Willie Conner Patricia Coon Carolyn Diane Corum Valrie Covington Cheryl Crews Joan Crews Phyliss Crews Virginia Crews Charles Crowder Allen Culley Gayle Cunningham Dennis Daniel Jean Daniel Peggy Davis Vivian Davis Mason Day Betty Ann DeJarnette Ninffi Qrzders Sponsored a Da nee Shirley Duffer Virgie Duffer Brenda Epps Betty Estes Jimmy Farmer Macon Fears Bonnie Ferguson Betty Fisher Carl Fisher, Jr. Dolly Fisher Tommy Fisher Elizabeth Fogle Jerry Ford Robert Ford Shirley Forlines Anne Francis Linda Francis Tommy Francisco Janet Franklin Dianna Giles James Gillilad Carolyn Glass Barbara Goad Betty Lou Goad 116 Jean Gordon Pam Gordon Robert Gosney Wallace Gosney Bobby Gravitt David Gravitt Gerald Gravitt Janice Gravitt Jimmy Gulley Wayne Guthrie Talbott Hagood Cicero H. Hall Danny Hall Don Harding Ricky Harrell Fred Hogan Jimmy Hogan Wayne Hogan after the Andrew Cewis Bas6d6all CJame Daisy Holbrook Eleanor Holmes Beverly Holt Barbara Howerton Bradley Hudson Emily Hudson Faye Hudson Martha Hudson Glenda Hughes Susan Hutchison Judy Ingram Helen Irby Jimmy Jackson Janie Ray Jennings Sarah Jo Jennings Bobby Jones Cecil Jones George Jones Linda Jones Melanie Jones Stuart Keatts Buddy Kindi ey Elizabeth Anne King Shirley Kipps 1 17 Nancy Lacks Jimmy Lacks Bruce Land Virginia Landrum Linda Lane Russell Lindley Bernice Link Lana Link Robert Llewellyn Lloyd Franklin Garnett Lloyd Alice Long Brenda Long Cliff Long Linda Long Bernice Lowery Brenda Lowery David Lowery 3vesdmen Held Key Positions in Douglas Lowery Wayne Lowery Cherl Lunsford A. G. Martin Betty Martin Beverly Martin Claude Martin Clyde Martin Dianne Martin Gerald Martin Joyce Martin Phyllis Martin Wayne Martin Amelia Matthews Steve McBride Billy McCormick Bruce McCormick Patricia McDowell Ruth McGregor James McKinney Jane Meeler Allie Midkiff Betty Midkiff Louis Moore 118 Thomas Moore Jackie Moorefield Lee Moorefield John Morgan- Kenneth Morningstar Shirley Morris Horace Moss Margaret Murphy Billy Murray Bill Neal Jimmy Nelson Larry Newbill Thelma Newby Kay Newton Ernest Nichols Nick Nichols G. W. Overcash Frank Owen County High School’s Organisations Sharon Palmer Wayne Palmer Walter Parker Barbara Penick Francis Phillips Linda Phillips David Powell Evelyn Powell Fay Powell Louise Powell William Powell Marjorie Power David Priest Larry Propst Martin Puckett Nora Lea Pugh Hope Pulliam Ray Pulliam Jerry Puryear Joncy Puryear Linda Ramey Gayle Reaves Mac Redd Curtis Reeves 119 Dennis Respess Margie Rice Buddy Riddle Brenda Roark Janet Roark Kurland Roark Anne Robbins Carolyn Robertson Crowder Robertson Barbara Ann Rogers Carolyn Rogers Ronnie Rose Bonnie Rowland James Rutherford Thay Satterfield Carlton Saunders John Saunders Vivian Saunders 3resdmen Studied Hard in Advanced Donnie Schmidt Linda Seamster W. G. Shearin Rachel Shively Garnett Short James Shotwell Doris Smith Harold Smith Wayne Smith Eddie Smoot Annette Snead Charles Snead Jean Snead Jimmy Snow Faye Solomon David Speer Alvin Stanley Sharon Stanley Lawson Stillman Betty Talley Carolyn Talley Charlie Tate Linda Terry Faye Thomas 120 Elaine Thompson David Throckmorton Remona Throckmorton Jerry Toombs Wayne Tribble Hazel Trickey C. W. Trimble Cecile Tuck Nancy Tucker Bill Vaughan Earlene Vaughan Marjorie Vaughan Owen Vernon Stella Wagner Jane Wagstaff Mae Gregory Wall Merle Waller Tucker Watkins Courses eom Johnny Watts Margaret Weatherford Sammy Wehrenberg Larry Wenger Norma White Johnny Whitehead Betty Jean Whitlow Connie Whitlow Gloria Whitlow Rachel Wilborn Faye Wilborn Robert Wilkins Frank Williams Gary Williamson Dorothy Wilmoth Edith Winborne Betty Witt Linda Womack Virginia Woods Faye Woos ley Lawrence Woosley Wayne Woosley Dean Yancey Brenda Young Margaret Young 121 Sigdtli Qv ie The eighth grade, as the first year class at H.C.H.S., provides an opportunity for the gradu¬ ates of the nine county elementary schools to be¬ come acquainted and to begin to act as a class. In addition this class is introduced to a high¬ er level of learning and must make the necessary adjustments involved in progressing from primary to secondary school. Exploratory cours es offer first year students a preview of their future course of study. The class began planning far in advance for the 1964 Junior-Senior Prom when it sponsored the dance after the H.C.H.S.-Jefferson Sr. bas¬ ketball game on January 13. Proceeds from this dance and from the eighth grade assembly program, presented in the late spring, helped build up the class treasury. Both the dance and the assembly program provided an opportunity for the eighth graders to work to¬ gether in a united group--one that will continue to work together until graduation. Eighth grade officers are (first row) Bill Haley, sergeant-at-arms; Hop Meeler, treasurer; (second row) Mary Ann Pool, reporter; Lynn Dance, secre¬ tary; Tommy Earp, vice-president; and Corbin Crews, president. Althea Adams Billy Adams Rachel Adams Ann Adcock Charles Allen Doyle Allen Andy Anderson Bruce Anderson Connie Anderson Linda Anderson Lynwood Anderson Nancy Anderson Walter Anderson Randolph Andrews Buddy Arendall Glenn Arendall Amy Lee Ashby Peggy Ashby 122 Martha Atkins Butch Bailey Dwight Barlow Nancy Barbour Bobby Barker Mary Anne Barker Nancy Barksdale Jo Ann Baylous Jean Marie Beale Marguerite Beard John Betterton Carolyn Blackstock Leslie Blanton David Boelte Betty Booth June Brown Donald Brown Dennis Brown Shirley Brizendine Roy Bradley Peggy Bowman Ruby Bowes Linda Bowes Betty Jean Bowes (5fie Newcomers 3ouni Sxeiting Adventures Evelyn Brunk Stuart Buchanan Anne Burton Dorothy Burton Jo Anne Burton Pat Burton Sandra Burton Maxine Cage Dana Campbell Ronald Cardwell Kenneth Carr Master Carr Amanda Carroll Paul Carter Barbara Cassada Vickie Cates Jimm y Cavannaugh Jean Chandler 123 Pam Chandler Bill Chaney Buck Chaney Cecil Chappell Charlotte Childrey Winfred Childress Douglas Clark George Clark Gerry Clark Nancy Clark Ronnie Clark Corine Clay Swanson Clay Truman Clay Wanda Cline Freddie Coates Nancy Coates Billy Cole Snffiusiastic Sigfitd Qradevs Snteved Carolyn Cole Douglas Cole Hazel Collie Thomas Comer Bobby Conner Clara Conner Faye Conner Gilbert Conner Glen Conner James Conner Judy Conner Judy Lane Conner Mike Conner Wayne Conner Curtis Cook Faye Cook Carolyn Covington Billy Cox Carol Cramer Bobby Cranfill Donald Crawford Betsy Crews Bobby Crews Corbin Crews 124 Gerald Crews Jeannette Crews Linda Crews Claudia Crowder Lynne Dance Harwell Darby Avery Daulton Allene Davis Ann Davis Carolyn Davis Joan Davis Nancy Davis Ruth Davis Ted Davis Carol Dawson Linda Dawson Carolyn Day Frances Daniel School’s Acfivifi es f Programs, CluSs Paul Dease Bruce DeJarnette Phyllis DeJarnette Brenda Dix Cynthia Dixon Lavonia Dixon Lawerence Doss Brenda Duffey Joseph Dunnaway Bobby Dunn David Dunn Karen Dyer Wingate Eakes Carolyn Eanes Cora Eanes Thomas Earp Paula East Carrington Edmunds Gilmer Edmunds Winfred Elder Judy Elliott Nancy Gail Elliott Nancy Jones Elliott Tommy Elliott Tommy R. Elliott Winston Elliott Emily Epperson Bettye Epps Robert Epps Glenn Evans Harold Fackler Linda Ferrell Ann Fisher Ruth Fisher Shirley Fisher Willie Fitts Cary Ford Joyce Ford Linda Francis Patricia Francis Ruth Francis Barbar a Fulp (5fie Vve-3res(imen Slections Were Jilled Donald Gainey Linda Garber James Garrard Otis Gilliland Judi Glascock Tom Glascock Jane Glass Kenneth Glass Thomas Glass Bonnie Good Tony Gordon Cheryl Gosney George Gosney Judy Granger Johnny Green Carol Greenwood Helen Griffin Betty Sue Gupton Suzanne Guthrie David Hackney Nancy Hagood Mike Hailey Wayne Hailey Floyd Halbrook 126 Bill Haley Melvin Hall Sandra Hall Tommy Hall Wayne Hamlett Barbara Hancock Emily Hankins David Harmon Riley Hart Belinda Hay Glenn Heath Billy Henderson Henry Henderson Robert Henderson Virginia Henry Brenda Hill James Hill David Hines with Spirit Unequalled hy Any Other Class Mary Armistead Hodges Don Hollett Richard Hollingsworth Carl Holt Clyde Holt Marion Honeycutt Wayne Hopkins Tebe Horton Steve Hoskins Brenda Hubbard Bryant Hudson Aileen Hunt t Bradley Ingram Randy Ingram Bobby Irby John James Leonard Jefferson Jimmy Jennings Thomas Jennings Anne Jones Peggy Jones Wilber Jones Donna Marie Joy Carolyn Kates 127 Bobby Keatts Faye Keatts Jean Keatts Linda Keatts Rosa King V T anda Kinsler Louise Kitchens Sue Knott Cecil Lacks Dale Lacks Dolly Lacks Thomas Lacks Wayne Lancaster Linda Landrum Dickie Lane Judith Lane Kathy Leatherman Linda Lewis 5u o SigHtH Qvdiiexs Campaigned for S.C.A. Bonnie Lester Dwight Link Violent Link Charles Lloyd Frank Lloyd Sarah Loftis Elizabeth Lovelace Connie Lowery Lindy Lowery Martha Lowery Darlene Lowery Tommy Lowery Lilia Mae Mabe Brenda Martin Dale Martin Gloria Martin Hazel Martin Phyllis Martin Sandra Martin David McCormick Linda McGregor Marilyn McKinney Steve Meadows Ruth Medley t 128 Hop Meeler Bert Mills Janice Mitchell Diann Moore Mary Moore Nancy Moore Pauline Moore Steve Moore Barbara Morris Dorothy Morris Linda Morris Nannie Morris Phyllis Morris Sammy Morris Tommie Morris Marilyn Murphy Dwight Murray Kenneth Murray Sergeanf-af-Arms Slection Lorraine Murray William Murray Ella Nelson Phyllis Nelson Phyllis Newby Florence Newton Jimmy Nichols David Noblin C. W. Nunn Glenn Nunn Sandra Oakes Lola Osborne Ann Owen Brenda Owen Carol Owen Linda Owen John Owen Brenda Payne Buddy Peace Nancy Perkins Arthur Phillips Ann Pointer Mary Ann Pool Nita Poole 129 Roswitha Poole Carolyn Powell Elaine B. Powell Elaine R. Powell Jimmy Powell Marvae Powell Brenda Puckett Vicky Puckett Bob Pulliam Joan Pulliam Nellie Pulliam Lydia Puryear Maggie Ragans Tincy Reagan Dale Reaves Bonnie Redd Tommy Reeves Claude Rice Assembly Proceeds of the Class Will Iris Ann Rice Buddy Roark Jackie Robey Brenda Robinson Edward Rudder Hunter Russell Patsye Rutherford Debra Sadler Betty Satterfield Carolyn Satterfield Ray Satterfield Susan Satterfield Clyde Saunders Doris Saunders Chuck Seabolt Elwood Seamster Sammy Seay Bobby Seymour Charlie Shearin Gloria Shelton Jackie E. Short Wayne Shortt Edith Shotwell 130 Jean Shotwell William Shotwell JoAnne Sinning Freddie Slingo Becky Smith Carolyn Smith Curtis Smith Edna Smith Linda Smith Rita Smith Teddy Smoot Bill Snead Shirley Snead Carolyn Snow Deborah Spangler Lea Spears Henry Spencer Eddie Stevens to Promote junior -Senior Prom of 1964 Tommy Stevens Mary L. Strickland Jerry Talbott Doris Talley Patsy Talley Betty Terry Thomas Terry Betty Thaxton Linda Thaxton Charlie Thompson Faye Thompson Larry Thompson Jerry Thompson Rosa Lee Thrower J. E. Tuck Ronnie Tuck Barbara Tucker Sanford Vance Ronald Vassar Mary Vaughan Jimmy Wade Joan Wade Bobby Wagstaff Bobby Walden Jimmy Waller Joan Waller Kenneth Waller Carlton Ward Carlton Watts Nancy L. Watts Bonnie Wheeley Jackie White Junior Whitlow Linda Whitlow Joyce Whitt Bonnie Wilborn Mary Anne Wilborn Mitch Wilborn Ray Wilborn Rodney Wilborn Jacqueline Wilborne Dennis Wilbourne Mar sha Wilkins Carolyn Williams Howard Williams Vickie Williams Dorothy Wilmouth Wayne Wilmouth Marlene Wilson Mary Lou Wilson Betty Jane Womack Catherine Womack Jimmy Womack Raymond Womack West Wooding Bob Zane Carol Zane Sedool Memories Have fast Begun 132 The enthusiasm and spirit of this year’s eighth grade was especially displayed in its campaign for the election of class officers. 133 (ICTIVlIlfS 134 Refinishing the school ' s bulletin boards was one of the activities of the year for the Distributive Edu¬ cation Club. Jimmy Rickmond, Billy Throckmorton, Dell Lacks, and Tony Guthrie were some of the group ' s members who did the work. 135 Byrd Lacy S. C. A. President 136 Others. C. A. officers are (seat¬ ed) Eddie Chappell, vice-presi¬ dent; Sallie Anne Vaughan, re¬ porter, Meredith Carter, secre¬ tary; Bill Greenwood, sergeant- at-arms; (standing) Mr. Martin Gravely, advisor; and Clem Low¬ ery, treasurer. S.C.A. Symbolized Student Cooperation If a poll were conducted to determine which organizations at the school best ex¬ emplified the true spirit of student cooper¬ ation, the S.C.A. would be one of those selected. To realize its objective of promoting the welfare of the school through coopera¬ tion between the students and administra¬ tion and acting as the nucleus of student discussions and activities, the Student Cooperative Association p romote s many varied activities. S.C.A.-sponsored Homecoming activities included a parade of floats made by the various school organizations. The crown¬ ing of Homecoming Queen Ginger McKinney and the awarding of first place to the F.F.A. float climaxed the festivities. The annual Topsy Turvey Week and Dance was also one of the highlights on the organization ' s social calendar. An unusual and important contribution of the student organization was a mock election which coincided with the national president¬ ial election. Students displayed more in¬ terest in the mock election than many adults showed in the actual election. December ' s Christmas Drive to obtain food and clothes for many needy families during the Yuletide season was an outstand¬ ing success since students far surpassed their monetary goal and contri¬ buted $240 to the cause. Another activity was the S.C.A. post office which handled many student Christmas cards. S.C.A. President Byrd Lacy led a dis¬ cussion group at the Staunton River Dis - trict S.C.A. meeting which nineteen students and two sponsors attended, and Student Council representatives also participated in the World Youth Forum at Richmond. By promoting and distributing honor cards, the Student Council encouraged hon¬ esty and integrity in all phases of high school life. The council fulfilled its re¬ sponsibility of service to the school through ball game concessions and the lost and found department. Fahri Is ' er, the exchange student from Turkey, represented one of the S.C.A. ' s greatest achievements. Through Fahri, H.C.H.S. students gained an understanding and appreciation of the Turkish people. A nightclub and beauty contest were two highlights of the S.C.A. Fair on May 11. The band sponsored the nightclub, which was located in the cafeteria, and gave 30-minute performances. The beauty contest, spon¬ sored by the cheerleaders, took place in the auxiliary gym. The contestants wore sports clothes and evening gowns and were judged purely on the basis of beauty. A refreshment stand, a dart-throwing game, a ghost house, and a sidewalk cafe were some of the other attractions at the S.C.A. Fair. All of the gate proceeds and half of the money taken at each stand went into the S.C.A. Foreign Exchange Student Fund. 137 Junior and Senior S.C.A. Representatives are (first row) D. Hudson, C. King, D. Guthrie, R. Walton, E. T. Smith, T. Wynne, S. Palmer, P. Brown, (second row) J. Chaffin, K. DeJearnette, L. McKinney, R. Keatts, N. Woltz, (third row) C. Cardwell, G. Seamster, P. Sizemore, B. Gunn, and P. Patterson. Eighth grade, freshmen, and sophomore S.C.A. Representatives are (first row) B. Gordon, A. Tray- nam, N. Saunders, G. Harmon, I. Cole, L. Nunn, B. Worthington, (second row) D. Schmidt, C. Brad¬ shaw, P. McDowell, B. Chandler, V. Duffer, J. Roark, J. Toombs, L. Moore, (third row) L. Thaxton, H. Meeler, K. Murray, P. Chandler, L. Osborne, B. Crews, E. Brunk, K. Dyer, C. Greenwood, and G. Shelton. 138 National Honor society officers are Dickie Walton, president; Dorothy Guthrie, secretary; Nancy Lea Arundale, treasurer; Joyce Hoskins, reporter; and Tommy James, sergeant-at-arms. National Honor Society Sold Stationery Because of their outstanding ability in scholarship, character, service, and leader¬ ship, many juniors and seniors are inducted into the National Honor Society. Fifteen seniors were inducted by old members in a candle-lighting ceremony in the gym in December while juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society in March. The sale of stationery enabled the N.H.S. this year to earn money for robes to be us¬ ed in induction ceremonies next year. Mem¬ bers of the society who are in the Junior Class usher or act as marshals at all grad¬ uation activities. A social highlight of the year is the society ' s annual picnic held at a local pool after final exams. Former members are always invited, making it in the nature of a reunion. National Honor Society members are (first row) K. Burton, T. Wynne, R. Wall, N. Arundale, P. Brad¬ shaw, R. Rogers, G. McKinney, M. Powell, (second row) M. Craddock, S. Vaughan, C. King, P. Brown J.Hoskins B. Dunn, B. Patterson, B. Seamster, F. Martin, Mrs. Martha Penick, advisor, (third row) N. Glass, P. Thaxton, N. Puryear, M. Watts, B. Lacy, D. Guthrie, G. Owen, R. Warren, M. Carter, S. ' Martin, (fourth row) E. Royster, D. Patterson, R. Leatherman, W. Hankins, H. Weatherford, T. James, T. Martin, E. Smith, and D. Walton. 139 Junior Honor Society officers are (seated) Gayle Harmon, program chairman; Ellen Eades, historian; Sharon McGhee, vice-president; Deanna Talley, re¬ porter; (standing) Bobby Gordon, president; Ted John¬ son, sergeant-at-arms; Nell Lacy, secretary; and Ricky Harrell, treasurer. junior Honor Society Vdeals Are Hi gfi To create an enthusiasm for superior scholarship, to stimulate desire to render service to one ' s school and country, to pro¬ mote worthy leadership, and to encourage the developement of character in pupils of H.C.H.S. are the main objectives of the Junior National Honor Society. For membership in the organization students must excel in service, leadership, character, and scholarship. To maintain membership, students must have an average of 91. Only eighth graders, freshmen, and sophomores are in this society. During the year, the group sponsored the seventh grade orientation, assisted with the College Day program, sold pro¬ grams at all home football games, and sponsored a masquerade ball. The Junior Honor Society also sponsored a horror house in the S.C.A. Spring Fair. Junior Honor Society members are (first row) B. Lacks, P. Gordon, S. McGhee, A. Traynham, I. Cole, P. King, J. Bennett, L. Whitlow, S. Caudle, N. Cole, P. Cassada, (second row) C. Rogers, S. Hutchin¬ son, D. Talley, A. Williams, D. Ratcliff, V. Dyer, M. Hall, C. Canada, E. Edmunds, M. Carter, G. Harmon, E. Eades, N. Smith, (third row) J. Roark, M. Atkins, J. r .mpton, A. Robins, G. Layne, J. Fallen, B. Ferguson, P. McDowell, N. Lacy, C. Glass, L. Ramp;, V. Duffer, S. Jennings, (fourth row) H. Martin, E. Medley, W. Palmer, A. Fuller, T. Johnso-, b. Gordon, R. Hedgespeth, R. Harrell, R. Bagwell, B. Land, R. Gosney, and Miss Jennie Wagner, advisor. 140 Mu Alpha Theta officers are Priscilla Comer, treas¬ urer; Tommy James, president; Tay Wynne, corres¬ ponding secretary; Marion Weinhold, reporter; Rosa¬ lind Rogers, vice-president; and Katty DeJarnette, recording secretary. Maffi Students Greeted Qeometvxe Gree This year the main project of Mu Alpha Theta, math honor society, was to erect a geometric Christmas tree. Club members made geometric figures and hung them on a broomstick tree which they also made. The club also made various figures for the S.C. A. Christmas tree. To qualify for membership in the club, students must have a 90 or better average in all subjects and have completed at least two and one-half years of math. The pur¬ pose of the club is to encourage interest in mathematics, to develop sound scholarship and to promote enjoyment of mathematics among students. This year new members were inducted at an after-school social meeting. In the spring of the year the math club was also responsible for a bingo booth in the annual S.C.A. Fair. Mu Alpha Theta members are (first row) M. Carter, B. Lacy, G. McKinney, R. Wall, N. Arundale, R Rogers (second row) P. Comer, B. Forlines, K. DeJarnette, C. Cardwell, M. Weinhold, T. Wynne, Miss § Erna Glasscock, advisor, (third row) E. Royster, W. Hankins, T. James, W. McCormick, D. Walton, and J. Dodd. Officers of the Thespian Troupe are (standing) Mary Craddock, secretary; Barbara Tillman, historian; Randy McDowell, vice-president; (on ladder) Sonny Victry, president; and Tay Wynne, reporter. (pficspians Promoted Each year outstanding members of the Dramatics Department become Thespian Troupe members. These students render their services and skill to the various school productions. The purpose of the Troupe is to advance the standards of ex¬ cellence in dramatic arts at Halifax County High School. More specifically, the Troupe encourages students to attain a better mas¬ tery of language, to develop poise and self- control, and to appreciate dramatic liter¬ ature and its techniques. Dramatics a t H.C.H.S. To be eligible for membership, one must have a total of ten points which are acquired by participating in at least two school productions. Membership is not based on acting alone, for admission is al¬ so based on other phases of play pro - duction. With each additional ten points earned, members become eligible for a Thespian Gold Star. On Class Day in the spring the Troupe gave awards to the boy and girl who con¬ tributed most to dramatics. Thespian Troupe members are (first row) Meredith Carter, Tay Wynne, Ginger McKinney, Barbara Tillman, Sandi Fralin, (second row) Mickey Vanney, Mary Pickett Craddock, Candy Canada, Chinkie King, Mrs. Dorothy Crews, advisor, (third row) Randy McDowell, Paul Steube, Alex Speer, Henry Weatherford, Sonny Victry, and Eddie Powell. M2 Quill and Scroll officers are Tay Wynne, secretary- treasurer; Eddie Royster, president; and Nancy Pur- year, vice-president. ILL, m iUDii-. Writing Well Qoal of Quill and Scroll Outstanding journalists who have done work on school publications at Halifax County High School make up the member¬ ship of the Douglas Southall Freeman Chapter of Quill and Scroll. Members of the yearbook and school paper staffs, these students are chosen on the basis of achieve¬ ment, ability, and scholarship. In order to be considered, student journalists must be in the top one-third of their class, must have done superior work in some phase of creative endeavor, and must be recommended by the advisor of school publications, Mr. Richard J. Fitz, Jr. Only juniors and seniors are eligible for membership in the honorary organi¬ zation. Members of Quill and Scroll are (first row) J. Hoskins, T. Wynne, N. Puryear, R. Rogers, R. Wall, (second row) S. Fralin, C. King, B. Seamster, G. McKinney, (third row) Mr. Richard J. Fitz, advisor; E. Royster, E. Wilborn, and E. T. Smith. M3 5fte Haliseope Pictures a Ijeav at H.C.H.S. Joyce Hoskins HALISCOPE Editor-in-Chief The HALISCOPE, Halifax County High School ' s yearbook, attempted in 1961 to give students a complete coverage of school events in pictures and words. The yearbook included a picture of each individual student and teacher here. A pic¬ ture of the members of each club, along with their officers, has been featured in a special section of the book. A sports section tho¬ roughly covers the highlights of football, basketball, baseball, and track. A vital part of the HALISCOPE is its feature pages pic¬ turing memorable events of school life. The yearbook staff, selected in the spring from applications submitted to Mr. Richard J. Fitz, faculty advisor, selected the cover design, chose the theme, and nominated can¬ didates for the dedication. After experiment¬ ing last year with a system of having the editor-in-chief elected by a popular ote of the staff, the HALISCOPE returned to the original method of having the editor-in-chief selected by the faculty advisor. The annual staff sold 775 subscriptions to the HALISCOPE this year, not quite reach¬ ing their goal of 800. The office training staff again gave the HALISCOPE staff much needed assistance with the typing of the book ' s copy. Other HALISCOPE editors are (seated) Barbara Seamster, class editor; Tay Wynne, assistant editor; (standing) Sandi Fralin, layout editor; Ned Ingle, sports editor; Chinkie King, activities editor; and Randy McDowell, advertising manager. Absent were Ginger McKinney, feature editor, and Mary Pickett Craddock, circulation manager. 144 Publications typists seated at typewriters are (first row) Joan Cole, Joyce Cole, C. Thomas, (second row) J. White, G. Vasser, J. Bigger, (third row) D. Milton, E. Brandon, C. Barnett, (fourth row) C. Tingen ' M. Young, S. Weatherford, (fifth row) L. Dixon, P. Moss, B. Chaney, B. Hudson, (sixth row) A. Dawson, Mrs. Dorothy Cheatham, director; I, Snow, C. Roberts, H. Davis, P. Puryear, (standing) N. Powell, B. Spencer, R. Giles, B. Daniel, E. Owen, D. Roberts, F. Martin, and M. Watts. HALISCOPE salesmen are V. McLaughlin, N. Cole, V. Dyer, P. King, E. Eades, G. Harmon, D. Talley, (second row) D. Ratcliff, B. Lacks, B. Wilborn, L. Overton, N. Lacy, S. McGhee, J Bennett E Car¬ ter, G. Layne, (third row) D. Hagood, R. Hedgespeth, M. Hall, C. Canada, N. Smith, E Edmunds, T. Griffin, J. Fallen, B. Barnes, (fourth row) M. Gilliam, B. Carter, R. Kilgore, A. Richardson, . Mar ilia, H. Wesson, R. Linthicum, B. Gordon, and R. Bagwell. 145 Sfie Star Covers School News Sterns Rebecca Wall Editorial Board Chairman The STAR, Halifax County High’s student newspaper, was published by last year’s Eng¬ lish II-J class and the current H-J class of eighteen members. Included in the sixteen issues were club news, sporting events, and all other activity programs here. This year the STAR had four regular columnist, the addition being Fahri Is’er, the foreign ex¬ change student. Students could express their opinions through the Letters to the Editor section and H.C.H.S. Opinion, a regular poll of people ' s ideas concerning problems of the school. These two features plus the Starlighters were regular STAR attractions. After the faculty advisor had assigned stories, the student„ reporter wrote them. These stories were printed exactly as they were written, with the exception of spelling corrections, and the authors’ names appeared at the heads of the more important stories. Mrs. Dorothy Cheatham ' s office training classes typed all of the STAR ' S material, a task that was most appreciated by the paper staff. After stories were written, student editors arranged the paper’s layout. At the end of its annual subscription drive, the STAR had netted approximately 270 subscriptions; and every publication day it was sold in the lobby for 15 cents a copy. The STAR editorial board is composed of Rosalind Rogers, advertising manager; Eddie Royster, managing editor; Eddie Wilborn, sports editor; Nancy Puryear, business manager; E. T. Smith, news editor; and Tay Wynne, copy editor. 146 STAR staff reporters are (first row) Phyllis Bradshaw, Nancy Arundale, Fahri Is ' er, Byrd Lacy, Betsy Patterson, (second row) Sandi Fralin, Chinkie King, Carolyn Wagstaff, Sallie Anne Vaughn, and Anne Walton. Those absent were Barbara Seamster, Joyce Hoskins, and Ginger McKinney. The STAR staff members are (first row) Carol Rickman, Frances Wynne, Carolyn Cardwell, Marian Weinhold, Mary Queen Saunders, (second row) Bill Greenwood, Elizabeth Franklin, Priscilla Comer, Linda Perkins, Phyllis Duncan, (third row) Randy McDowell, Jerry Dodd, Crawford Peace, Wayne McCormick, Grayson Powell, Mr. Richard J. Fitz, Jr., advisor, (fourth row) Eddie Chappell, Gar¬ land Ricketts, Terry Lindley, Nat Wooding and Jimmy Chaffin. 147 Leaders of the Concert Band are Mr. Jimmy Tussey, director; Sandi Fralin, student director; and Eddie Powell, drum major. Musical groups Saw Majorettes are (standing) Sylvia Jennings; Barbara Tillman, Ginger McKinney, head majorette; Gail Seamster; and Patricia Patterson. Rebecca McKinney (kneeling) is the mascot. Members of the Concert Band are (first row) B. Dunn, C. Wagstaff, J. Bass, H. Weatherford, B. Gor¬ don, D. B. Patterson, S. Victry, (second row) P. King, J. Green, M. T. Bane, D. Harmon, C. Roberts, D. Brandon, F. Perkins, W. Wilkerson, S. Fralin, (third row) C. Cole, C. Cardwell, E. Wilborn, B. Franklin, T. Snow, (fourth row) S. Coates, S. Walden, D. TettertOn, D. Gordon, K. Jackson, R. Mc¬ Dowell, B. Barnes, (fifth row) Mr. Jimmy Tussey, director; Eddie Powell, B. Lacks, D. Ratcliffe, C. Roark, E. Royster, D. Richie, P. Comer, V. McLaughlin, and J. Hoskins. 148 innovations in Programs 5nis year H.C.H.S. saw the birth of a new band in 1960-61 when band director Jimmy Tussey joined the Marching Band and Concert Band to form one unit. This new band consists of about thirty members plus the majorettes and letter girls. Dubbed the Band from Tobaccoland, the Comet Band performed at all home football games and some away games. In the fall the band was invited to give a field show at Hampden Sydney College’s Home¬ coming football game and also to provide part of the program for Homecoming at Washington and Lee University. The towns of Halifax, South Boston, and Brookneal welcomed the band as participants in their Christmas Parades. The Pep Band played at all home bas¬ ketball games. Christmas brought a Yuletide concert when the band performed for listeners. A- mong the selections played were The Stu¬ dent Prince Overture, Atlantic Suite, The Christmas Story, Winter Wonder¬ land, and Sleighride. Competition in the District Music Festi¬ val and the annual spring concert highlighted the second half of the school year. Among the selections played at the concert and fes¬ tival were The Student Prince Overture, Symphony No. 1 in E Flat by Camille Saint-Sains, Gloria March, and Chorale and Alleluia by Howard Hanson. Members of the Concert Choir are (first row) S. Stanley, S. Harding, L. Powell, P. Wilmouth, S. Day, R. Giles, C. Mason, P. Francisco, J. Salley, Mr. Jimmy D. Tussy, director, (second row) B Hatcher, F Hudson, C. Lacks, D. Stevens, S. McCraw, B. Pollard, M. Satterfield, J. Puryear, (third row) L Boone, E. Wade, J. Mullins, K. Newton, C. Elliott, B. Ramsey, C. Prevette, E. Cole B Roark, (fourth row) N. Younger, R. Carter, B. Farmer, S. Buchannon, N. Williamson, S. Kearse, C. King, M. Green, R. Bradley, M. Arendale, (fifth row) J. Tribble, M. Hughes, R. Davis, G. Crews, J. Burton, H. Hend¬ ricks, L. Crute, D. Hudson, D. Newton, E. Wilmount, C. Franklin, E. Franklin. 149 Bands and Ckovus Had Same Director Because of the many activities in which it participates, the Choral Club is consid¬ ered to be one of the most active groups at Halifax County High School. The Concert Choir under the direction of Mr. Jimmy Tussey is the only perform¬ ing group. To become a member of this choir the students had to try out before the director. This year the concert choir sang high rated grade six music. Because of the lack of boys in the choir this year, all boys sang bass while eighteen girls sang tenor. This change from girl ' s parts to tenor proved very interesting and quite successful for both the girls and the choir. The annual Christmas concert, present¬ ed December 18, by the Concert Choir, con¬ sisted of familiar Christmas songs and sacred music. Other activities of the Concert Choir during the year were the annual spring con¬ cert, a trip to Martinsville for the District VI Club Festival, and participation in many school assemblies, especially the S.C.A. Christmas program and the graduation ex¬ ercises. The Mixed Chorus is made up of boys and girls who are interested in music only for pleasure. This group and the eighth grade chorus were under the direction of Mrs. Carolyn Lovelace. These groups studied note values, musicals, and compos¬ ers in addition to singing. Besides the regular annual concerts, the choir also gave a concert of secular music for the students at C.H. Friend Ele¬ mentary School in May. A main feature of the year for choir members was a formal dance after the Spring Concert. Members of the Mixed Chorus are (first row) Janet Franklin, Virgie Duffer, Thelma Newby, Martha Betterton, Mrs. Carolyn Lovelace, director, (second row) Dorothy Wilmouth, Jackie Henderson, Vir¬ ginia Woods, Brenda Young, Becky Solomon, (third row) Rodney Wilborn, Carol Penzer, Judith Noblin, Ray Pulliam, Linda Womack, Gene Cole, (fourth row) Jeanette Owen, Peggy Lloyd, Merle Waller, Bernice Lowery, Jane Meeler, and Diane Martin. 150 t ihrnrv Assistants are (first row) B. Gainey, H. Davis, S. Nichols, M. Bowes, G. Elliott L. Crews, T Kins- Miss Frances Woltz advisor, (second row) L. Wallace, M. C. Cole, H. Perkins, N. Saun ers, C King B. Martin, N, Wilson, I. Cole, S. Carden, G. Layne, (third row) M. Talbott, A. Coates, A. Woosley, D. Milton, N. Moore, R. Shelton, J. Martin, R. Warren, J. Moore, and A. Watts. The library assistants’ objectives are to encourage interest in the library work as a career, to stimulate reading interest, to improve the library program at school, and to encourage a greater interest among students in the merit of using the library. It is a voluntary organization composed of girls who want to work in the library, helping with checking books in and out of the library, shelving books, collecting fines, typing cards for the card catalogue, and and checking students in and out of the lib¬ rary. They visit other schools to study lib¬ rary techniques and improvements. Mem¬ bers check study hall lists and send them back to the respective study halls. June Moore, a junior, chooses one of the many library- reference books to help with the writing of a term paper. CiSrary Assistants Stimulated Reading 151 Highlighting the activities of the Nation¬ al Junior Classical League this year was the observance of Latin Week, which took place November 7-11. During this week, mem¬ bers of the League dressed in costumes that signified various events and characters in Roman mythology. Other activities of the Latin Club were a Christmas program, an annual dance, and dramatizations. The Latin Club’s objectives are to con¬ nect the unknown past with the present, to provide entertainment in the form of games, plays, and songs; and to provide an oppor¬ tunity for more student interest in the Latin language. The group also encourages a future study of Latin and fosters a feeling of fellow¬ ship among Latin students. Second year Latin student Carol Perkins puts three first year students through their paces during Latin Week. The initiates are Norma White, Patricia Me - Dowell, and Valerie Covington. Cfiaraefers from Roman Mythology Members of the Latin Club are (first row) M. Gilliam, B. Lacks, J. Compton, D. Ratcliff, V. Dyer, P. King, G. Harmon, N. Cole, J. Bennett, N. Lacy, S. McGhee, and D. Hagood, (second row) M. Hall, N. Smith, V. McLaughlin, E. Edmunds, E. Carter, D. Talley, E. Eades, B. Bohannon, K. Booker, B. Wilborn, C. Canada, (third row) P. Gordon, C. Rogers, B. Ferguson, A. Robbins, E. Powell, M. At¬ kins, S. Jennings, P. MacDonald, M. Wall, D. Corum, C. Crews, and J. Daniel, (fourth row) N. White, J. Whitehead, R. Llewellyn, L. Johnson, B. Gosney, C. Robertson, N. King, R. Chandler, F. Woosley, and F. Solomon, (fifth row) B. Carter, G. Martin, R. Headspeth, C. Cole, B. Gordon, R. Campbell, B. Barnes, T. Griffin, J. Chaves, B. Moore, and J. Morgan. 152 Latin Club Officers are (first row) Joyce Hoskins, co-vice¬ president, Morty Miller, presi¬ dent; Byrd Lacy, co- ice-pres- ident; (s e c ond ro ' ) Royster Headspeth, sergeant-at-arms; C. D. Harris, treasurer; Donna Ratcliff, reporter; and Janet Roark, secretary. Visited H.C.H.S. During £afin Week Other members of the Latin Club are (first row) J. Roark, R. Blanks, B. Lacy, J. Hoskins, V. Cov¬ ington F. Philips, L.Seamster,E. Holmes, C. Mitchell, and Mrs. Elizabeth Harding, advisor; (second row) B. Pollard, L. Loftis, C. Gibson, J. Elliott, E. Hudson, E. Fogle, D. Priest, F. Booker D. Low¬ ery, O. Vernon, and L. Whitlow, (third row) B. Newcomb, M. Tucker, C. Perkins, L Wallace J. Fallen, R. Barnes, S. Bowman, B. Philips, L. Jones, H. Hudson, and C. Burton, (fourth row) C. Carroll. A. Trayhnam, J. Midkiff, T. Hickey, M. Miller, J. Gulley, C. D. Harris, T. Fisher, F. Hogan, and . Lovelace. 153 Spanisfi CluS UJvote To organize Spanish students into a club in order to create a sense of unity is the main ob¬ jective of the Spanish Club. This organization plans and carries out programs and socials. All students who took Spanish were eligible for membership, and the business of the Spanish Club was transacted by members who took an activepartin club affairs. Discussions on Span¬ ish speaking countries and an annual party were among the many activities of the Spanish Club. These discussions and programs gave students an opportunity to further their knowledge of the people of these countries. This year, for the first time, first year Span¬ ish students became members of the club in a formal induction ceremony. New members were each given a carnation, the club ' s flower, which they wore for the rest of the day. At the induction the Spanish flag was an¬ nounced as the Spanish Club ' s flag and Adelante o , ... D . , ,.. Siempre Adelante as the club motto. Spanish Club officers are Richard Walton, president; Betsy Patterson, secretary; Nancy Puryear, treasurer; and Gail Owen, vice-pres¬ ident. Spanish Club members are (first row) M. Craddock, S. Jennings, B. Carmichael, A. Terry, D. Gould, B. Patterson, M. Webster, P. Bradshaw, (second row) Mr. Garland Shook, advisor; M. C. Cole, J. Gibson, B. Penick, F. Thomas, N. Puryear, P. Brown, G. Carden, L. Dixon, L. Nunn, (third row) A. Fuller, M. Carter, M. Powell, D. Guthrie, H. Weatherford, E. Stembridge, J. Toombs, R. Walton, D. B. Patterson, (fourth row) W. Fuller, G. Parker, R. Montgomery, E. Powell, T. Tuck, J. Wehrenberg, R. Marshall, and D. Medley. Constitution and Had induction Ceremony D. B. Patterson, chairman of the Spanish Club con¬ stitution committee, and Sylvia Jennings, chairman of the Induction Committee, go over plans for the club ' s yearly activities. Spanish Club president Dickie Walton administers the club oath to first year students Kenny Murray and Nancy Watts. jfUgk m I m 1 pPBlliL 4a jB a wA 1 WL $ A t N • w w j b l Spanish Club members are (first row) J. Sneed, C. Blanks, S. Hutchinson, F. Howerton, H. Trickey, J. Martin, E. King, (second row) S. Palmer, M. Murphy, J. Puryear, S.Carden, C. Lacks, P. Crews, A. Bradley, B. Midkiff, (third row) A. Goodman, D. Bagwell, R. Harrell, R. Overby, W. Sizemore, D. Schmidt, and R. Lindley. 155 French Honor Society members are (first row) S. Vaughan, B. Seamster, R. Rogers, N. Arundale, C. King, Miss Frances Howard, advisor, (second row)T. Wynne, S. Martin, C. Wagstaff, R. Wall, G. McKinney, E. Royster, R. Leatherman, W. Hankins, and Alex Speer. CluS Promoted 3vencfi Cife and Customs That the French Club would meet only twice in general meetings was one of the major decisions of the organization this year. Two ventures, a French publication and a National French Honor Society, were used to carry forth the club’s purposes of furthering interest in the French language, nation, and culture. During French Week in May, an exhibit of the national and local life in France was on display in the showcase in the lobby. At the annual banquet in May, members of the French Club meeting the requirements were inducted into a National French Honor Society. French Club members are (first row) S. Martin, B. Seamster, N. Woltz, H. Fox, M. Weinhold, R. Wall, C King, E. Royster, Miss Frances Howard, advisor, (second row) L. Trope, P. King, R. Rogers, B. Moore, ’g. McKinney, M. Satterfield, S. Harding, (third row) S. Vaughan, N. Arundale, G. Midkiff, F. Wynne, P. Irby, W. Hankins, (fourth row) T. Wynne, T. Cates, B. Greenwood, N. Wooding, C. Wagstaff, C. Cole, A. Speers, (fifth row) R. Leatherman, W. Stanfield, P. Sizemore, W. Stevens, G. Powell, and G. Ricketts. i 56 Science Club officers are Nat Wooding, vice-presi¬ dent; Bill Greenwood, president; Diane Hagood, sec¬ retary; Bonnie Pollard, treasurer; and Gary Parker, reporter. “Scientific Vocations” Was Club’s 5ftemc Visiting the Carolina Biological Supply House gave many members of the Science Club a chance to see the materials used in class being raised and prepared for use. The trip was just one of the highlights of the year that included the annual Science Fair in March and a spring social. One of the most important goals of the club this year was building up the scanty member¬ ship of the year before. Thanks to an active eighth grade, this situation was partially alleviated. As in past years the theme of the club was carried out by the trip and by speak¬ ers from various fields who spoke at club meetings. Eighth grader Billy Hendenderson and freshman Robert Llewellyn placed first in the Science Fair. Projects by eighth graders Henry Spencer, Nancy Hagood, Tom Earp, Bruce DeJarnette, Bobby Dunn, Nancy Davis, David Boelte, and Henry Henderson received honorable mention. The ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth graders were Reeky Harrell and Robert Bagwell. Science Club members are (first row) J. Conner, R. Bradley, B. Henderson, E. Rudder, F. Slingo, B. Pulliam, T. Earp, H. Russell, B. Dejarnette, W. Wooding, (second row) B. Popek, J. White N - Moore, B Pollard, D. Ratcliff, D. Hagood, J. Hoskins, S. Fralin, M. Murphy, N. Davis, (third row) Mrs. Bernice Brinkley, advisor; E. Royster, S. Victry, P. Newby, A. Walton, W. Palmer R. Harrell B. Farmer R Carter A Pointer, (fourth row) D. Schmidt, B. Greenwood, C. Ward, H. Spencer, J. Tal- LttT Dyer D Joy, N. Hagood, A. Davis, C. Greenwood, (fifth row) G. Parker, R McDowell, C Murray, N. Wooding, J. Mauck, W. Sizemore, R. Bagwell, J. Whitehead, N. King, B. Worthington, and G. Ricketts. 157 F.T.A. officers are (first row) Chinkie King, president; Joyce Hoskins, secretary; Myrna Powell, vice-presi¬ dent; (second row) Carolyn Wagstaff, reporter; Sandi Fralin, historian; and Sylvia Jennings, treasurer. Suture fteackers hiiei Present Szculty When one becomes a member of the F T. A., he discovers that becoming a teacher is an inspiring and challenging opportunity. The purposes of the Future Teachers of America are to encourage young people to cultivate the qualities of personality and character which are the foundations of suc¬ cessful teaching, to acquaint young people with the inspiring story of the history of American education, and to provide young people with specific information about the opportunities in the various fields of educa¬ tion. Getting first-hand information from for¬ eign exchange student Fahri Is ' er and view¬ ing a film about Turkey, along with teaching classes, were some of the activities of the F.T.A. this year. The club also visited one of the teacher’s colleges where they were informed of the educational requirements for becoming a teacher. In April, the F.T.A. members observed Teacher Career Month to focus attention on the importance of teachers in our country ' s future. F.T.A. members are (first row) P. King, N. Puryear, R. Wall, R. Rogers, P. Bradshaw, M. Powell, (second row) C. Wagstaff, B. Martin, C. King, S. Fralin, M. Craddock, S. Jennings, J. Hoskins, (third row) B. Popek, N. Woltz, F. Wynne, M. Carter, A. Walton, Mrs. Elizabeth Harding, advisor, (fourth row) B. Patterson, B. Tillman, U. Newcomb, S. Nichols, M. Weinhold, and B. Greenwood. 158 F.B.L.A. officers are (first row) G. W. Fisher, presi¬ dent; Elinor Wade, vice-president; Linda Perkins, secretary; Jane Baynes, treasurer; (second row) Bar¬ bara Chaney, parliamentarian, Kay Ellixson, historian; Jean Butler, reporter; Mrs. Mary Jane Fletcher, sponsor. Suture Business Leaders Active here Although the Future Business Leaders of America has been active at H.C.H.S.only a few years, it has become an integral part in the extracurricular a ctivitie s of the school. This club has been organized nationally to encourage leadership and the participation of the entire group of students interested in business. Any student who took at least one business subject was eligible for member¬ ship in F.B.L.A. At meetings held several times during the year, members planned projects for the club and discussed present and future business practices. The group participated in several acti¬ vities this year. To raise money to help defray its expenses, the club sold candy. The social highlights of the year were a Christmas party and the annual spring pic¬ nic. F.B.L.A. members also attended the regional convention at Farmville in March. There they entered public speaking and scrapbook contests. An interesting talk was given at an F.B. L. A. meeting by Mr. Worth Hudson, who dis¬ cussed parliamentary procedure. Members of the F.B.L.A. are (first row) B. Gainey, L. Perkins, G. Layne, P. Francisco, L. Powell, J. Hall, (second row) L. Crews, J. Guthrie, K. Ellixson, J. Stillman, B. Griffin, P. Wilkerson, F. Arrington, (third row) L. William, B. Chaney, J. Baynes, N. Wilson, J. Fletcher, E. Wade, J. Fallen, (fourth row) Mrs. M. J. Fletcher, advisor; M. Henderson, G. W. Fisher, F. Perkins, J. Butler, E. Cumbie, and Miss Lila Lorton, advisor. 159 D.E. officers are Ronnie Smith, vice-president; Jimmy Rickman, president; Lorraine McKinney, reporter; Kathryn Burton, treasurer; Ella Spencer, secretary; Bobby Wilborn, parliamentarian; and Richard Atkins, advisor. D.8. Members Repaired Bulletin Boards To prepare students for full-time em¬ ployment in distributive occupations when graduated is the purpose of the Distributive Education Club. The D.E. Club, which is the largest in District XHI, attended the District Convention in February where they partici¬ pated in job interview, professional selling, merchandise presentation, and sales demon¬ strations judging. The local organization was the host club for the District XIII fall meeting in November. This year D.E. students operated the school store as a D.E. project and as a training area. Also, the club repaired all the damaged bulletin boards in the school. Many of the members of the D. E. Club won awards and honors this year. Peter Sizemore brought state honors to the club for the first time in the history of the school. He won third place over 3200 other students from other schools in the Merchandise Pre¬ sentation Contest. D.E. members are (first row) B. Dixon, J. Rickman, L. McKinney, P. Daniels, P. Bradley, G. Rick¬ man, W. Thrower, I. Snow, B. Chappell, C. Chaney, H. Francis, (second row) W. Keatts, H. C. Philips, K. Green, S. Perkins, M. Harris, P. Sizemore, S. Lloyd, E. Spencer, K. Burton, P. Epps, B. Seamster, C. Elliott, (third row) W. Waskey, D. Moore, D. Hupp, K. Landrum, D. Bray, P. Clark, D. Lacks, E. Palmer, S. McCraw, B. Ramsey, Mr. William Lowe, advisor, (fourth row) J. Dease, B. Vernon, A. Rice, L. Reeves, L. Allen, J. Carter, R. Smith, B. Wilborn, T. Guthrie, B. Throckmorton, R. Atkins, and J. Aldred. 160 D.O. officers are Marvin Hill, president; Elaine Car¬ ter, reporter; Mr. C. W. Blain, advisor; Nell Jones, secretary; Emily Wade, treasurer; Tommy Younger, sergeant-at-arms; and Johnny Woods, vice-president. D.O. CluS Was Host to District V Meet That the Diversified Occupations Club has done much in 1960-61 to further the education of many H.C.H.S. students is un¬ questionable. D.O., a form of part-time training for high school juniors and seniors, furnished part-time employment and training in six¬ teen different occupations, from techincal engineering to X-ray technology for pupils during school hours. The Halifax County Chapter, composed of twenty-eight students, seventeen boys and eleven girls, won many honors in state display and talent contests. Marvin Hill and Nell Jones were elected president and sec¬ retary, respectively, of the district. Among the contests entered were D. O. Student of the Year, Essay, and Public Speaking. Eleven first places were taken by the local students. Members of the D.O. Club are (first row) O. Womack, F. Fallen, B. Creasy, M. Daniel, F. Bennett, N. Jones, E. Wade, E. Fisher, (second row) V. Ferguson, E. Moorefield, G. Rogers, T Younger; J. Woods, M. Layne, N. Williams, E. Carter, (third row) S. Garber, C. Boyd, M. Hill, J. Keatts, T. Downey, C. Seamster, Mr. C. W. Blain, advisor, (fourth row) T. Powell, C. Puryear, D. Jones, T. Lacy, A. Walker, R. Stevens, and H. Younger. 161 3.H.A. Received Cfiarfax Recognition Participating in school and community projects, the 116 Future Homemakers of America have been greatly recognized this year. Representatives from H.C.H.S. at¬ tended both the national convention in Wash¬ ington and the state convention in Roanoke where Stella Marilla received a $400 sch¬ olarship. Other local F.H.A. chapter members were honored by being elected officers of the Charfax Federation. These were Sue Bowman, treasurer; Gayle Layne, reporter; and Sandra Austin, historian. Sharing the spotlight with these members were the girls who were named F.H.A. Girl of the Month. Honorees through February were Rita Crews, Jeanette Fallen, Gayle Layne, and Faye Wilborne. The F.H.A.-F. F.A. Valentine Dance in February, at which Sandra Beale reigned as queen, highlighted the social calendar. This year the F.H.A. has served to its capacity to promote a growing appreciation of the jobs and satisfactions of homemaking. Another service of the F.H.A. was the Hospital Auxiliary. The girls in this organ¬ ization worked on Saturdays and after school to aid the nurses in the Community Hospital by performing small tasks for the patients. The F.H.A. sponsored several clothing exhibits. Eight local girls won prizes total¬ ing $31.50 at the Halifax County Fair in October. Other members modeled clothes which they entered in the Vogue Sewing Con¬ test. In this contest, Joyce Hoskins won first place in the local, district and state contest; therefore, she will enter the national contest. Next year ' s officers as follows were installed at the Mother-Daughter Banquet: president, Gayle Layne; vice-president, Jeanette Fa lie n ; secretary, Penny Irby; treasurer, Phyllis Fransic o; reporter, Margaret Weatherford; and historian, Hope Pulliam. Members of the F.H.A. are (first row) J. Dunkley, S. Bowman, J. Fallen, G. Layne, M. Atkins, (second row) F. Phillips, N. Power, V. Woods, L. Keatts, L. Williams, P. Bowman, F. Arrington, G. Whitlow, S. Cook, (third row) L. Dawson, D. Saunders, J. Stillman, M. Ingram, F. Wilborn, P. Francis, P. Francisco, A. Watts, and B. Ganey. 162 F.H.A. Officers are (first row) Judy Dunkley, vice-president; Sue Bowman, secretary; Mae Atkins, treasurer; (second row) Gayle Layen, historian; and Jeanette Fallen, reporter; Sandra Austin; president (ab¬ sent). Members of the F.H.A. are (first row) E.Winbourne, B. Rogers, H. Pulliam, C. Whitlow, R. Crews, G. Anderson, B. Anderson, E. Powell, (second row) C. Prevette, G. Cunningham, M. Weatherford, S. Martin, M. Barker, L. Garber, L. Owen, B. Clark, A. Hite, (third row) D. Fisher, L. Stillman, M. Beale, M. Rickman, Vicki Williams, C. Womack, M. C. Cole, P. Crews, (fourth row) E. Brunk, N. Saunders, S. Guthrie, J. Conner, J. Butler, S. Nickles, B. Hughes, and J. Seamster. 163 “Largest in State” Os itle Held by The local F.F.A. chapter, which is composed of 240 members, is the largest chapter in the state of Virginia. Member¬ ship in this organization is made up of farm boys who are students of vocational agriculture in high school. The group s activities are designed primarily to develop rural leadership and good citizenship and to stimulate the boys to better achievement in their study and work toward success in farming or other agricultural occupations. Two of the year ' s most important events were the Raising to the Greenhand cere - mony and the Raising to Chapter Farmer ceremony. This year seventy-three green- hands were enrolled in F.F.A. for the first time and eighty-two greenhands were rais¬ ed to chapter farmers. Two other highlights of the year were the winning of the area tractor operator ' s contest and the winning of first and second places in the area forestry judging contest. G. W. Fisher, Jr., won the tractor operator ' s contest in Lynchburg. This was only the second time since the chapter ' s organization that a local boy has won. However, this marked the second consecutive year that the local forestry teams have taken the two top spots in the area contest. Another event that drew much interest was the annual F.F.A.-F.H.A. Valentine dance. The F.F.A. boys and F.H.A. girls joined forces for an evening of fun and dancing which was climaxed by the crowning of the king and queen of the dance, G. W. Fisher, Jr., and Sandra Beale. Other events of the past year included the purchase of a polled Hereford bull and the planting of 75,000 pine seedlings. Wilmer Good ' s 890-pound steer was reserve champion of the annual Baby Beef Show at South Boston on April 16. Wilmer also won second place in the Angus heavy weight class and third place in the senior showmanship class. Other F.F.A. winners in these events were Riley Hart, first place in the light¬ weight Angus class; Eddie Medley, second place in the lightweight Hereford class; and Kurland Roark, third place in the heavy¬ weight Hereford class. Other F.F.A. events of the past year included the purchase of a polled Hereford bull and the planting of 75,000 loblolly pine seedlings. F.F.A. officers are Mr. J. R. Cardwell, advisor; G. W. Fisher, treasurer; Reuben Glass, reporter; L. C. Fisher, president; Davis Medley, vice-president; Hugh Hendricks, secretary. 164 £ocal 3uture 3 armors of America (J rou P James Wilson, Tommy Shapard, LeRoy Beale, and Kenneth Wynne are taping a program which will be broadcast on the local radio station WFLF. The FFA boys have previously planted greenery around the school. Curtis Hudson, George Wilborne, Steve Smith, and Alvin Throckmorton are trimming one of these hedges. 165 Wins in Banquet, At the annual F.F. A. Father-Son banquet held February 22, honorary chapter farmer degrees were given to Mr. Norman Ingram and Mr. H. F. (Buck) Martin. Mr. Ingram, a member of the advisory committee, has helped promote interest in livestock im¬ provements by letting F.F.A. members select calves for the Baby Beef show from his herd. Mr. Martin of C. G. Tractor Company has furnished the local chapter with some of the equipment needed for past F.F.A. projects. Also at the banquet F.F.A. member Eppa Wimbush received $50 for first prize in the forestry contest while two other members, Tommy Snow and James Elliott, tied for second place and received $25 each. Mr. Glen Howell of WSLS radio and TV, of Roanoke, Va., gave the main address while F.F.A. members giving talks were Irvin Ashworth, My Tobacco Enterprise ; Wilmer Good, Livestock ; and Tommy Snow, Opportunities in Forestry. F.F.A. officer Reuben Giass congratulates Eppa Wimbish (right) and presents him with a check for $50 for winning the F.F.A. forestry contest. Mr. Norman Ingram and Mr. H. L. Martin receive the handshake of membership from F.F.A. presi¬ dent L. C. Fisher after they were named honorary chapter members at the annual Father-Son Ban¬ quet. 166 3ovestvg Contest Higdligfited ije r G.W. Fisher was the winner in the local and regional tractor driving contest sponsored by the F.F.A. Willie Conner, James Hall, and Mr. J. R. Cardwell examine one of the pigs from the litter that the F. F. A. chapter is raising. 1 68 Dickie Walton jumps through the hoop that the cheerleaders decorated for each home basketball game. Sallie Anne Vaughan and Myrna Powell hold the hoop. 169 Comets 3inisd Season The 1960 Blue Comet football team posted its second consecutive winning season with a record of five wins, four losses, and one tie when it won a hard-fought contest over Drewry Mason, 13-0, at Ridgeway on November 4. Dickie Walton, hobbled with a knee injury throughmostof the season, returnedto the line¬ up in this finale and scored all 13 points. Billy Vanney broke away for an 80-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, but it was nullified by a clipping penalty. Putting on their best offensive show of the year, the Comets completely out-played Alta¬ vista for a 21-2 decision, paced by Vanney’s two touchdowns, Hugh Haley ' s six-pointer, and Ronnie Keatts’s fine passing. The Blues ' Scoreboard Halifax County 7 Franklin County 6 Halifax County 13 Bluestone 7 Halifax County 13 Roxboro 13 Halifax County 6 George Washington 7 Halifax County 7 Lane 32 Halifax County 9 V.E.S. 0 Halifax County 21 Altavista 6 Halifax County 6 Bassett 20 Halifax County 7 Andrew Lewis 21 Halifax County 13 Drewry Mason 0 no on Winning Note witd 5-4-1 Record defensive tactics played an important role by repeatedly halting the Altavista backs for little or no gain. With Vanney scoring seven points in the first quarter, HCHSwent on to defeat Virginia Episcopal School of Lynchburg in the Comets ' Homecoming clash on October 7. Again de¬ fense paid off for the Blues, holding VES score¬ less and giving the Comets two points via Ned Ingle ' s safety. A strong Bluestone eleven put up a good fight before succumbing, 13-7 in HCHS ' s home opener as both Vanney and Walton recorded TD ' s. Preceding this game by one week was a hair-breath one-point victory over Franklin County on September 2 in a contest played in three inches of water on a rain-soaked grid¬ iron. The Roxboro Rockets bombed the Blues early in a September 16 battle but were forced to settle for a 13-13 deadlock when Vanney and Tommy James led the Comets in a furious rally to avoid defeat. Head coach Bob Merritt had to solve im¬ portant problems in directing his team to a winning season. Faced with many injuries and the lack of experience and manpower in certain positions, it is a tribute to the players that these problems were overcome, Coach Merritt said. Members of the varsity team are (first row) B, Vanney, D. Walton, E. T. Smith, M. Cates, R. Keatts, J. Fears, T. James, (second row) N. Ingle, E. Chappell, D. Clay, T. Cates, H„ Haley, Jo Chaffin, J� Marilla, (third row) M. Vanney, T. Lindley, K. Morningstar, J. Barbour, Co Lowery, R. Kilgore, C. Spears, (fourth row) Mr. Paul Hollingsworth, coach; C. Peace, manager; J. Mauck, B. Worthington, L. Johnson, R. Owen, B. Hodnett, C. Daniels and Mr. Bob Merritt, head coach. 171 Seniors on the varsity football team are (first row) Jerry Mauck, Hugh Haley, Billy Vanney, Dickie Walton, (second row) Clem Lowery, Ned Ingle, Tommy James, and E. T. Smith. vee Qroup I Man ers of the varsity football team are (first row Allen Goodman, Bruce Garrard (second row) Crawford Peace, and Charles Payne. First string football team members are (first row) end E. T„ Smith, tackle Ned Ingle, guard Danny Clay, center Tim Cates, guard Eddie Chappell, tackle James Fears, end Tommy James, (second row) halfback Dickie Walton, fullback Hugh Haley, quarterback Ronnie Keatts, halfback Billy Vanney, and coach Bob Merritt. 172 Head football coach Bob Merrit goes over Billy Vanney (11) picks up yardage in the game against the Franklin football plays with assistant coaches Paul County Eagles. The Comets prevailed, - . Hollingsworth, Hank Hamrick, and Gerald Tudor. Opponents included on Comet Scdedule The referee signals a touchdown for the Comets against the George Washington Cardinals. The Comets were edged, 7-6. 173 Reserves Watch Action 1 Vhile Waiting Tommy James drives for a first down in the game against the George Washington Cardinals. 174 to Qet into Q me Senior reserve tackle Clem Lowery waits to get into action. Dickie Walton drives for a first down against the Frank¬ lin County Eagles. Fullback Hugh Haley plunges through the VES line for a score in the Comets ' 9-0 Home coming victory. The other Comet player (17) is Ray Kilgore. 175 Dodd Quest a t 3ivst All-Sports Banquet Bobby Dodd, nationally famous football coach at Georgia Tech, was the featured guest speaker, May 18, atthe school’s first all-sports banquet. This banquet superseded the usual football banquet and honored participants in basketball, baseball, track, golf, and also foot¬ ball. At the banquet forty-nine boys received football letters and twenty-two of these were varsity players. Seniors who received letters were Tommy James, Dickie Walton, Clem Lowery, E. T. Smith, Ned Ingle, Billy Vanney, Jerry Mauck, and Hugh Haley. Others who re¬ ceived varsity letters were Ronnie Keatts, Jim Marilla, Mike Cates, Ray Kilgore, Jim Barbour, Charles Daniel, Morty Miller, Danny Clay, Tim Cates, Eddie Chappell, James Fears, David Benoit, and C. D. Harris. Managers Charles Payne, Crawford Peace, and Allen Goodman also won letters. Eddie Chappell Comet Guard All Western District, Second Team Billy Vanney Comet Halfback and Co-captain All Western District, Second Team Those honored with J.V. letters were Don Bagwell, Clinton Boone, Claude Adams, Frank Booker, Charles Carter, G. W. Tremble, Ronnie Rose, Ricky Harrell, and Macon Fears. Others were Joe Burton, Bill Guill, Tom Elliott, Danny Satterfield, Sonny Hall, Nelson King, Elmer Cole, Russell Lindley, Allen Cul- ley, David Speer, Bobby Gravitt, Chuck Seabolt, J. E. Tuck, Bill Moore, and Wayne Haley. Letter winners in the other sports were not available as the HALISCOPE went to press. At the end of the season senior halfback Billy Vanney and junior guard Eddie Chappell received recognition for their football exploits when both were named to the second All-Western District Team. Both had been standouts for Halifax County ' s mediocre gridiron team. 176 The iunior varsity and freshman football team members are (first row) T. Elliot, R. Lindley, W. Moss, S. Hall, L. Carter, C. Carter, D. Bagwell, D. Harmon, T. Earp, R. Hollingsworth, C. Apple, B. Dyer, (second row) D. Speer, B.Guill, C.W. Trimble, C. Seabolt, J. Toombs, B. Clark, R. Harrell, C. Boone, J. Green, A. Culley, M. Fears, J. Burton, (third row) W. Haley, S. Wehrenberg, F. Booker, F. Cole, B. Gravitt, C. Adams, T. Lacks, D. Satterfield, B. Tuck, and R. Rose. J.V.’s gain Sxperience for Varsity Play 3-V. Scoreboard H.C.H.S. 7 Gretna 27 H.C.H.S. 0 George Washington 19 H.C.H.S. 27 Randolph-Henry 0 H.C.H.S. 0 Roxboro 34 H.C.H.S. 7 George Washington 0 H.C.H.S. 13 Randolph- Henry 0 H.C.H.S. 20 Hargrave 13 H.C.H.S. 0 Hargrave 7 With a mid-season spurt, the junior foot¬ ball Comets were able to finish with an even record at 4-4. The Baby Blues dropped their first two games of the season before ’’finding themselves. After a stronger Gretna varsity romped them by a score of 27-7, the G.W. junior var¬ sity made it two consecutive losses for the Baby Blues by winning, 19-0. Four different boys scored the touchdowns in the 27-0 romp 3resfiman Scoreboard H.C.H.S. 6 George Washington 19 H.C.H.S. 0 George Washington 0 over Randolph-Henry as the J.V.’s offense be¬ gan to roll, and they gained their first seasonal victory. Roxboro downed the Junior Comets, 34-0. The J.V.’s then gained revenge for G.W.’s early season victory by upsetting them, 7-0. The fired-up Comets then took two more games in a row, a 13-0 victory over Randolph-Henry and a 20-13 squeaker over Hargrave. In their season’s final, the Junior Blues lost a 7-0 decision to Hargrave. The Froshhad a short two-game season. In their first game they lost 19-6 to the G.W. Frosh. Playing on their home field, they fared better as they tied this same G.W. team, 0-0. 177 Spirited $.V. Cheers Sparhed Ba hy Blues A ' i A very important part of the junior varsity football and basketball squads is the junior varsity cheerleaders. These girls were on hand at almost every game to add to the pep of the crowd. They aided the varsity cheer¬ leaders by adding their spontaneous cheering at the varsity games. Witty songs which pleased the crowds that came to see the J.V. games were originated by these girls from the eighth, ninth, and tenth grades. They participated in the pep rallies and kept the students well informed on coming games. Their spirited cheers sparked the Baby Blues to many victories. In the spring the J.V. cheerleaders are chosen by the varsity cheerleaders and their sponsors. They are judged on their jump, voice quality, appearance, motions, and atti¬ tude. Nell Lacy and Em Edmunds Co-head J„V. Cheerleaders Members of the J.V. cheering squad are (clockwise from bottom, left) Bruce Wilborn, Linda Loftis, Vicky Dyer, Sharon McGhee, Em Edmunds, Nell Lacy, Anita Traynham, Carolyn Rogers, Gayle Harmon, and Corbin Crews. 178 The varsity cheerleaders are (first row) Sallie Anne Vaughan, Betsy Patterson Gail Owen, Myrna Powell, Laura Benoit, Meredith Carter, (second row) Myra Jane Fackler, Joanna Chaffin, Nancy Woltz, Eva Gray Pulliam, Katty DeJarnette, and Pascall Tillman. Varsity cheerleaders put in many long hours for the football and basketball games this year. They sold pencils to help pay for their expenses and also sold season tickets to support the team. Decorating the goalposts before each home football game and urging the teams on with rousing cheers and songs were only part of their contributions to school spirit. Before each game, the cheerleaders dis¬ played banners and posters to advertise the games and devised stunts to make each game unique and original. On the days of home games, the cheerleaders wore their uniforms to school to further publicize the event. Cheerleaders are chosen in the spring to allow enough time to prepare for the next year. Sallie Anne Vaughan Head Cheerleader Cheerleaders initiate School Spirit 179 Comets Complete Cong Winter Campaign Members of the varsity basketball team are (first row) E. T. Smith, Mike Cates, Bill Vanney, Tommy James, Charles Daniel, (second row) Ed Stembridge, Dickie Walton, Crawford Peace, Jimmy Chaffin, (third row) Aubrey Duffer, Ronnie Keatts and Charles Payne. Tim Cates Team Manager Tommy James, Comet captain, was named to the All-Western District first team and to the All State honorable mention list. 180 witfi 1-13 Record Scoreboard H.C.H.S. 55 Franklin County 41 H.C.H.S. 30 Roxboro 36 H.C.H.S. 21 E. C. Glass 29 H.C.H.S. 52 William Fleming 47 H.C.H.S. 46 Princess Anne 41 H.C.H.S. 44 Andrew Lewis 66 H.C.H.S. 43 R. J. Reynolds 59 H.C.H.S. 41 Jefferson Sr. 64 H.C.H.S. 43 Reidsville 60 H.C. H.S. 39 Geo. Washington 46 H.C.H.S. 24 E. C. Glass 41 H.C.H.S. 57 Franklin County 39 H.C.H.S. 40 Reidsville 49 H.C.H.S. 48 Andrew Lewis 47 H.C.H.S. 58 Roxboro 46 H.C.H.S. 35 Jefferson Sr. 49 H.C.H.S. 57 Princess Anne 63 H. C.H.S. 38 R. J. Reynolds 73 H.C.H.S. 56 Geo. Washington 68 H.C.H.S. 59 William Fleming 54 Coach Bill Arrowood (left) goes over season plans with head coach Hank Hamrick. The starting lineup for the Comets included (first row) Tommy James, Bill Vanney, E. T. Smith, (sec ond row) Charles Daniel and Mike Cates. 181 Cardinals g.w The 1960-1961 H. C. H. S. basketball season was something of a letdown after the previous team had swept to its first Western District championship and con¬ tinued into the state tournament where it finished in third spot. The current season , however, did have its share of excitement and action. Tommy James, the only consistent scorer and all-around performer through¬ out the year, won a first-string berth on the all-district squad and received honorable mention on the state honor team, while E. T. Smith was awarded an honorable mention rating in the district. In perhaps the Comets’ finest hour, H. C. H. S. scored an upset, 48-47 win over Andrew Lewis of Salem to avenge an early- season rout inflicted by the Wolverines. James ' s jump shot with 57 seconds remain¬ ing decided this spine-tingling game on February 10. The season’s opener in which the Blues soundly defeated Franklin County, 55-41, with Smith scorching the nets for 23 points, Forward Charles Daniels goes up for a lay-up in a game with the Franklin County Eagles. Teammate Mike Cates waits for a possible rebound. Going up for a long jump shot in a game with William Fleming is Comet captain Tommy James. Other Comets in the picture are Ed Stembridge and Dickie Walton (background). 182 Defeated Comets for 1st Sime in 3 years got the Comets off to an encouraging start, but two successive defeats reminded both players andfans that last year ' s stars were gone. Rebounding from these losses, H. C. H. S. closed out its pre-Christmas schedule withabrace of five-point victories, winning with 52-47 over Roanoke’s William Fleming in a mild upset and 46-41 over Princess Anne of the Eastern District. The Blues put three men in double figures to down Franklin County a second time and record their largest margin of victory in winning 57-39. Mike Cates, James, and Charles Daniel paced the bal¬ anced attack with 16, 15, and 14 points, re spectively. On Valentine ' s Day the Comets, led by James’s 22 points, followed up their one- point victory over Andrew Lewis by trounc¬ ing Roxboro, 58-46, to repay the Tarheel team for a 36-30 loss absorbed in Decem¬ ber. William Fleming visited Halifax Coun¬ ty on February 28 to conclude the basketball season. James pumped in 20 points to bring his seasonal total to 301 as the Blue Comets defeated the Colonels, 59-54, and avoided the cellar position in district standings with a 3-7 ledger in the conference and 7-13 overall. (Continued on page 184.) Senior forward E. T. Smith gets off a jump shot in a game with the Jefferson Senior Magicians. Coming into make a possible follow¬ up play are Comets Tommy James and Mike Cates. Charles Daniels, E.T. Smith, and an unidentified G. W. Cardinal struggle for the ball in a game with George Washington while Mike Cates looks on. 183 £ac£ of Varsify Sxpevience Was Big Dickie Walton goes up for a short shot in a game with the Franklin County Eagles while Tommy James waits for a possible tap-in. In a game with Princess Anne, E. T. Smith goes up for a long jump shot while Comets Mike Cates and Tommy James shield out possible defenders. H. C. H. S.’s consecutive win streak in Western District competition ended at 13 on December 9, 1960, when E. C. Glass of Lynchburg, destined to finish second in the state tournament, foiled the Comets ' slow¬ down tactics to defeat the Blues by a 29-21 count. A secondwin streak was halted during the past season. After suffering seven straight setbacks against the Comets in three years, arch-rival George Washington of Danville gained revenge in their spirited, 46-39 victory over H. C. H. S. and then added insult to injury by winning again, 68- 56, in the return match. In the second con¬ test James scored 27 points, the highest total recorded by an H. C. H. S. eager throughout the past season, to become only the second Comet to score as many as 26 points in a game in the school’s history. Chip Conner, who holds the school’s single game individual scoring record with 35 points, surpassed the 26-point standard on several occasions while performing at H. C. H. S. 184 Handicaps for Scam For the first time in four years, H. C. H. S. failed to win a berth in the district tournament, played this year in Salem and won by E.C. Glass. After two ’’third place” finishes and one championship, the most recent edition of the Blue Comets slipped to fifth position in the district. However, the H. C. H. S. record of never placing last remained intact. Coach Hank Hamrick, after completing his fifth season as head basketball coach here, commented, ’’Although this year’s team was not too successful in the won and lost column, I feel that much was accom¬ plished in teaching character and sports¬ manship as well as the fundamentals of the game. If nothing else, some of the under¬ classmen gained the valuable experience that will undoubtedly come in handy next year.” Since more contests were played on weekend nights, more students were able to attend basketball games this year than would have been possible otherwise. The largest crowds were on hand for contests involving longstanding rivalries, such as George Washington and Glass. m W • Jr B In a game with William Fleming, Tommy James reaches over a defender ' s head to tally two points. Billy Vanney has one of his jump shots blocked in a game with the R. J. Reynolds Black Demons. 185 Varsity Sopped faculty in Annual Qame Faculty member Martin Gravely goes up for a short shot in the annual faculty-varsity game. Other faculty players are coachs Bob Merritt, 17; Gerald Tudor, 24; Bill Arrowwood, 23; and Hank Hamrick, 16. Varsity players are Mike Cates, 50; E. T. Smith, 44; and Ed Stembridge, 11. Cheers from the faculty cheerleaders failed to inspire the Wheels on to victory as they lost, 40-29. Among the cheerleaders are Mrs. Paulita Patterson, Mrs. Rebecca McKinney, Miss Lou Baker, and Mr. Jack Strum. 186 Scoreboard H.C.H.S. 32 Franklin County 27 H.C.H.S. 28 Roxboro 42 H.C.H.S. 35 E. C. Glass 51 H.C.H.S. 41 Hargrave 24 H.C.H.S. 31 William Fleming 33 H.C.H.S. 57 Andrew Lewis 58 H.C.H.S. 59 Hargrave 43 H.C.H.S. 34 Jefferson Sr. 26 H.C.H.S. 42 Reidsville 27 H.C.H.S. 31 George Washington 44 H.C.H.S. 32 E. C. Glass 33 H.C.H.S. 36 Franklin County 33 H.C.H.S. 46 Oak Hill 61 H.C.H.S. 42 Roxboro 37 H.C.H.S. 27 Reidsville 25 H.C.H.S. 40 Andrew Lewis 45 H.C.H.S. 37 Roxboro 59 H.C.H.S. 42 Roxboro 40 H.C.H.S. 43 Jefferson Sr. 48 H.C.H.S. 41 George Washington 52 H.C.H.S. 34 William Fleming 47 J. V. co-captains Jim MarillaandMorty Miller look over a seasonal schedule with coach Bob Merritt. J. V. basketball players are (first row) L. Johnson, J. Burton, K. Morningstar, M. Vanney, (second row) H. Wesson, R. Hedgespeth, C. Spears, J. Marilla, (third row) Coach Bob Merritt, B. Moore, W. Lloyd, M. Miller and Manager D. Clay. $.V.’S Posted 9-12 Cosing Season 187 3rosfi Only Quint with Winning Record Freshman basketball players are (first row) W. Fitts, H. Meeler, J. E. Tuck, B. Haley C. Seabolt, (second row) R. Harrell, G. Williamson, J. Morgan, T. Elliott, C. Carter, (third row) J. Whitehead, J. Gulley, coach Gerald Tudor, F. Booker, and B. Gosney. Scoreboard H.C.H.S. 30 R. E. Lee 19 H.C.H.S. 27 George Washington 29 H.C.H.S. 34 Bethel Hill 38 H.C.H.S. 29 William Campbell 31 H.C.H.S. 25 Blue stone 27 H.C.H.S. 40 Bethel Hill 18 H.C.H.S. 46 George Washington 37 H.C.H.S. 31 Bluestone 28 H.C.H.S. 43 Oak Hill 17 H.C.H.S. 35 Roxboro 31 H.C.H.S. 29 R. E. Lee 16 H.C.H.S. 60 William Campbell 48 H.C.H.S. 37 Roxboro 43 H.C.H.S. 44 Midget All Stars 17 Frosh co-captains Chuck Seabolt and Tommy Elliott talk over pre-game strategy with coach Gerald Tudor. 188 intramural Program initiated 5fiis Ijear This year saw the beginning of a new form of a very familiar sport at H. C. H. S. - intramural basketball. All boys who wanted to play basketball and were not play¬ ing on varsity, junior varsity, or freshman teams were invited to sign up for the intra¬ mural teams. A large number of boys im¬ mediately signed up, necessitating the forming of two separate leagues, eighth grade and upperclassmen. Mr. Paul Hollingsworth was in charge of the program and divided the boys to give the teams equal strength. Captains for the upper league teams were chosen from the junior and senior boys out for the teams. The games were played in the auxiliary gym on new portable goals bought by the Athletic Department. Teachers supervised the games and took care of the refereeing. Many of the games were lively and exciting, but tempers were rarely displayed. Rockets, who finished last in regular sea¬ son play, came through to win the upper league championship. The Chargers sewed up the eighth grade championship in a pre¬ varsity championship game. After the regular season play, tourna¬ ments were held to decide the league cham¬ pions. Underdogs Hugh Haley and his Eighth grade intramural players fight for the ball during one of the games played in the auxiliary gym. FINAL STANDINGS Rebels Trotters Lakers Celtics Green Comets Rockets Upper League Won Lost 10 0 6 4 6 4 3 7 3 7 2 8 Pet. 1000 600 600 300 300 200 Lower League Blue Devils Rinky Dinks Pistons Chargers 667 555 445 333 Mr. Paul Hollingsworth, director of the intramural pro¬ gram, presents a trophy to Ed Rudder, captain of the League B champions. Hugh Haley, captain of the League A cham¬ pions, looks on. 189 The 1960 track team includes (first row) Ned Ingle, Tim Cates, David Benoit, Dickie Walton, Dwight Greene, (second row) Eddie Chappell, Mickey Vanney, Billy Vanney, Randall Owen, D. B. Patterson, Pete Bradley, coach Bob Merritt, (third row) Walter Gold, Mike Cates, Marvin Stevens, Chip Conner, Terry Lindley, Ray Kilgore, and Jimmy Barbour. (3ra ck a rid Baseball 3illed tbe 2960 Junior varsity players are (first row) Henry Martin, Wilmer Roark, Harold Bane, Kenny Morningstar, Robert Kell, Jimmy Glidewell, Joe Burton, (second row) Butch Hodnett, Danny Clay, James Martin, Wayne Lloyd, Wayne McCormick, Herbert Yancey, and Randy Gravitt. 190 The members of the 1960 Comet baseball team are (first row) LeRoy Beale, Jimmy Crews, Louie Sea- bolt, Tommy James, (second row) Marion Henderson, Dickie Walton, David Hudson, Bobby Ford, Bill Franklin, (third row) Marvin Stevens, Chip Conner, Louis Hudson and Manager Millard Hazelwood. Calendar for Blue Comet Sportsmen 5 rae£ i ?corc6oard H.C.H.S. 55 1 2 G. W. 57 1 2 H.C.H.S. 99 Wm. Campbell 13 H.C.H.S. 46 Hargrave 47 1 2 H.C.H.S. 63 G. W. 55 H.C.H.S. 46 G. W. 51 1 2 BascSa U Score( oar 1 H.C.H.S. 3 E. C. Glass 1 H.C.H.S. 20 Wm. Fleming 4 H.C.H.S. 2 Wm. Campbell 3 H.C.H.S. 14 Bethel Hill 0 H.C.H.S. 0 Jefferson Sr. 3 H.C.H.S. 0 Jefferson Sr. 3 H.C.H.S. 4 Wm. Campbell 14 H.C.H.S. 10 Wm. Fleming 0 H.C.H.S. 2 E. C. Glass 7 H.C.H.S. 11 G. W. 0 Coach Hank Hamrick gives batting instructions to David Hudson as Jimmy Crews looks on attentively. 191 192 Halifax ' s Main Street is the location of many of the businesses that support Halifax County High School and its activities. 193 Mr. Wyatt Wall shows one of the dynamic new Dodges at Boston Motor Company of South Boston to his daughter Rebecca (seated) and Roslind Rogers. Students Eddie Chappell, Elizabeth Franklin, Marian Weinhold, and Phyllis Duncan always find druggist Joe Glover eager to serve at Boston Drug Store, South Boston. Senior Statistics JAMES LARRY ALLEN: Route 1, Scotts- burg; D. E. Club; French Club. JAMES DAVID ALLRED : 1515 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston; D. E. Club. GERALDINE CAROLYN ANDERSON: Route 1, Halifax; F.H.A.; Choral Club; Freshman, Sophomore Assemblies. JOHN HUDSON ANDERSON: Route 1, South Boston; National Junior Honor Society; Eighth Grade Sergeant-at-Arms; Band; Latin Club; Choral Club; F.B.L.A.; Home¬ room President. NANCY LEA ARUNDALE: 1226 Sixth Street, South Boston; National Junior Honor Society; National Honor Society, Treasurer; Mu Alpha Theta; STAR Reporter; HALISCOPE Staff; Band; Majorette; French Club; Science Club; Latin Club; F. T. A.; Eighth Grade, Sophomore, Junior Assemblies; Homeroom Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer; Junior-Senior Music Committee. WILLIAM AYLOR ASHBY, JR.: Route 4, Nathalie; F.F.A. IRVIN THOMAS ASHWORTH: Nathalie; F. F.A. MARY THOMAS BANE: Vernon Hill; F.H. A.; Pep Club; Science Club; Latin Club; Spanish Club; Band; Eighth Grade, Sopho¬ more Assemblies; Fall Production, 1960; Homeroom Seer etary, Treasurer; Hall Monitor. MARY EVELYN BARLOW: 1521 Washington Avenue, South Boston; Sophomore Class President; D. E. Club; Acapella Choir; S. C.A. Representative; Band Majorette; Trans¬ ferred from Hampton High School. 194 Senior Statistics RUTH EVELYN BARNES: Route 2, Natha¬ lie; National Junior Honor Society; Band; F.H.A.; Pep Club; Latin Club. CYNTHIA ANNIS BARNETT: Route 2, Box 296, South Boston; Latin Club; French Club; F. B.L. A. JEWELLE ADELE BASS: Star Route, South Boston; Spanish Club; Science Club; F.H.A.; Band; Choral Club. DORIS VIRGINIA BAYLOUS: Harmony; F.H. A. SANDRA ALICIA BEALE: Route 3, Nathalie; National Junior Honor Society; Latin Club, s e c r etar y , treasurer; F.H.A.; Freshman Assembly; Homeroom President, Treasurer; S.C.A. Representative; Homecoming Atten¬ dant. WILLIAM LEROY BEALE: Nathalie; Base¬ ball Manager; F.F.A., secretary, executive committee. VIRGINIA FAYE BENNETT: Clover; D.O. Club. LAURA ELAINE BENOIT: 27 Banister Road, Halifax; National Honor Society; National Junior Honor Society; Sophomore Treasurer; Girls ' Basketball; Varsity Cheerleader; J.V. Cheerleader; Pep Club; Science Club; Latin Club; Spanish Club; Fall Production, 1960; Homeroom President, Vice-President, Treasurer; S.C.A. Representative; Topsy Turvy Queen; Hall Monitor. JANE HARRISON BIGGER: 1718 Norwood Avenue, South Boston; Latin Club; Choral Club; Junior Assembly Homeroom Secre¬ tary, Treasurer, Vice-President. Their family ' s grocery shopping is carried out by Wayne McCormick and Priscilla Comer at Gravitt s Supermarket in South Boston. Mrs. Gravitt checks the purchases while Danny Satterfield bags them. 195 Senior Statistics LINDA PEARL BOONE: 307 Chalmers Street, South Boston; F.H.A.; Choral Club; Concert Choir; Senior, Sophomore, Freshman Ass¬ emblies; S.C.A. Representative; Hall Moni¬ tor. HERMAN LESLIE BRADLEY: 1331 Wash¬ ington Avenue, South Boston; Varsity Track; Science Club; Spanish Club; D.E. Club; Senior, Sophomore; Eighth Grade Assem¬ blies. PHYLLIS JANE BRADSHAW: 1209 South Avenue, South Boston; National Honor So¬ ciety; National Junior Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; STAR Staff Reporter; HALIS- COPE Staff; Pep Club; Latin Club; Spanish Club; Science Club, secretary; Great Books Club; F.T.A.; Spring Production, 1960, 1961 Senior, Sophomore, Freshman, Eighth Grade Assemblies; Homeroom President; S.C.A. Representative. ELVA BRANN BRANDON: Route 1, Alton; F.H.A. PATRICIA ANN BROWN: Crystal Hill; Science Club; Latin Club; Pep Club; Band; F.H.A.; Drum Majorette; Cadet Band, sec¬ retary; S.C.A . Representative; Homeroom President, Secretary. PATSY ILEEN BROWN: 1417 Moore Street, South Boston; Junior National Honor Society, National Honor Society; Latin Club ; Senior Assembly; Junior-Senior Prom Committee. JUDITY ROSE BUCHANAN: Route 1, Clover; National Junior Honor Society. BETTY ANNE BURTON: Nathalie; Band; F.H.A.; Latin Club; Science Club; Homeroom President, Vice-President; S.C.A. Repre¬ sentative. GLENDA GRAY CARDEN: Route 2, Halifax; National Junior Honor Society; F.H.A.; Science Club; Spanish Club; Latin Club; Pep Club; Fall Production, 1960; Homeroom Secretary; Junior-Senior Prom Committee. mcu $ m oks M; } tSI Mi WM8f Economy-minded Randy McDowell and Grayson Powell inspect the Valiant at Shelton Powell Motors, Halifax, Virginia. Frances Wynne and Carolyn Cardwell can ' t decide between the Plymouth and the Chrysler. 196 Senior Statistics BARBARA ANN C AR MI C H A E L : Ver¬ non Hill; Latin Club; Science Club; Spanish Club; Pep Club; F.H.A.; Homeroom Vice- President, Secretary. CARVIN T HER MIN CARR: Route 1, Box 41-A, Halifax; F. F.A. HAMES HARVEY CARTER, JR: Alton; D. E. Club. MEREDITH CLAIR CARTER: Box 293, Halifax; National Honor Society; National Junior Honor Society ; Mu Alpha Theta; Thespian Troupe; S.C.A. Secretary; Junior Class Secretary; Varsity Cheerleader; J.V. Cheerleader ; Latin Club; Spanish Club; Great Books Club; Pep Club; F.T.A.; Choral Club; Librarian; Spring Production, 1959; Fall Production, 1960; District Festival Pro¬ duction, 1961; Homeroom Secretary, Re¬ porter; S.C.A. Representative; Chairman of S.C.A. Calendar Committee; District Winner of the Voice of Democracy Contest; Girls ' State; Girls ' Public Speaking; District Winner of American Legion Or at o r i ca 1 Contest; Representative to Tuesday Women ' s Club; Freshman, Sophomore, Junior Assemblies; Junior Senior Prom Committee. BARBARA ANN CHANEY: Mountain Road, Halifax; STAR, HALISCOPE Typist; F.B.L. A., parliamentarian; Latin Club; F.H.A.; Homeroom President, Reporter; Pep Club; Choral Club. SARAH HALLIE CHILDREY: Route 2, Box 508, Halifax; F.H.A. WILLIAM PAUL CLARK: 817 Traver Street, South Boston; D. E. Club. GERALD DENNIS CLAY: Route 3, Box 121, Nathalie; Bus Driver. RUTH WOODBURY CLAY: Route 2, Box 113, Scottsburg; F.H.A. Beautiful blouses catch the eye of Tay Wynne and Joyce Hoskins as they do their shopping at the Bos ton Department Store, South Boston. 197 Bill Greenwood examines what he calls an automatic what-do-you-call-it at Wilborn ' s Hardware in South Boston. Nat Wooding is watching Frances Wynne and Jerry Dodd test garden clippers. Senior Statistics KATHRYN BURTON CLAYTON: Route 1, Box 248, South Boston; National Honor Society; National Junior Honor Society; D. E. Club, treasurer. JOAN MARIE COLE: South Boston; Spanish Club; Homeroom Vice-President, Secretary; Student Seer etary to the Industrial Arts Department. JOYCE ANN COLE: Route 2, South Boston; Latin Club; Homeroom Vice-President, Secretary. MARTHA CAROLYN COLE: Route 3, Virgi- lina; Spanish Club; Science Club; F.H.A.; Librarian. NANCY CAROLYN COLE: Route 1, South Boston; F.H.A.; Latin Club; French Club; Band; Homeroom President; S.C.A. Repre¬ sentative; Librarian. LILLIE MAE COMPTON: Virgilina; F.H.A. BARBARA ANN CONNER: Clover; Science Club; F.H .A.; F.B.L.A.; Pep Club. LEONARD ARNOLD COON: Paces; Bus Driver. JULIA NANN COOPER: Berry Hill Road, South Boston; F.H.A. RONNIE LOVELACE CRABTREE: Route 4, Nathalie; Science Club; F.F.A., sentinel. VIRGINIA ARLENE CRABTREE: Route 1, South Boston, F.B.L.A., secretary; Home¬ room Secretary. MARY PICKETT CRADDOCK: Cluster Springs; National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Thespian Troupe, secretary-treas¬ urer; HALISCOPE Circulation Manager; F.H.A.; Science Club; Great Books Club; F.T.A., program chairman; Spanish Club; Spring Production, 1960, 1961; Fall Produc¬ tion, 1960; Homeroom Secretary. 198 ?! ■ Mr. Joe Hodges, owner of Hodges Jewel Box, a shows a jeweled necklace to Randy McDowell, South Boston store which welcomes teen-age accounts Wayne McCormick, Tay Wynne, and Joyce Hoskins. ) 199 Senior Statistics JUDY GARLAND CRENSHAW: Vernon Hill; Band; Latin Club; Science Club. ALBERT LACY CREWS: 223 Wilmouth Avenue, South Boston, D. E. Club. JAMES ELLIOTT CREWS: Route 3, Natha¬ lie; J. V. Baseball; Varsity Baseball. MARGUERITE CREWS: Route 1, Nathalie; F. H. A.; Choral Club; Band; Librarian; Homeroom President; S.C.A. Representative. LEONARD GLENN CRUTE: Route 2, Hali¬ fax; F.F.A.; Bus Driver, Latin Club. MARGUERITE CREWS: Route 1, Nathalie; F. H. A.; Choral Club; Band; Librarian; Homeroom President; S.C.A. Representa¬ tive. BARBARA ANN DANIE L : Vernon Hill; STAR Typist; Latin Club; Science Club; Homeroom President, Vice-President, A free rosewood chest is the gift of Francis-Watkins Furniture Company of South Boston to each senior girl. Juniors Elizabeth Franklin, Carolyn Cardwell, and Linda Perkins anticipate receiving one. Secretary; Student Secretary to the Guidance Department. DORIS ARDEN DANIEL: Route 2, Box 72, South Boston; F.H.A.; Homeroom Reporter. PAUL EDWARD DANIEL: Route 2, South Boston; J. V. Basketball; D. E. Club; Latin Club; Senior, Junior, Sophomore, Freshman, Eighth Grade Assemblies; Homeroom Vice- President, Sergeant-at-Arms. HARRIET LEE DAVIS: 302 Easley Street, South Boston; Latin Club; F.H.A.; Librarian. MARY ADRIAN DAWSON: Route 3, Natha¬ lie; Choral Club. PATRICIA ANN DAWSON: Route 1, Scotts- burg; F.H.A.; Pep Club, Choral Club. LINDA GREY DIXON: 1207 Ash Street, South Boston; National Junior Honor Society; Homeroom Reporter; Latin Club; Spanish Club; F.H.A. PATTERSON DRUG STORE South Boston, Virginia Hails H.C.H.S. For Another Successful Year 200 Compliments To the Class of 1961 HALIFAX COTTON MILLS Soath Boston, Virginia Senior Statistics VIRGINIA RAYE DOUGLAS: Route 4, Natha¬ lie; F.H.A.; Band. THOMAS CLEVELAND DUNAWAY: Vernon Hill; F.F.A. MARGARET REBECCA DUNN: Vernon Hill; National Honor Society; National Junior Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Marching Band; Concert Band; Choral Club; Latin Club; Pep Club; Science Club; F.T.A.; Home¬ room President, Vice-President, Secretary. CAROLYN FAYE ELLIOTT: Route 2, Hali¬ fax; D.E. Club; Choral Club; F.H.A.; Latin Club. FRANCES EULALIA FALLEN: Route 2, Halifax; Latin Club; D. O. Club. JOHN FULTON FARLEY : Vernon Hill; Latin Club. VICTORIA BELL FERGUSON: 1205 Averett Court, South Boston; D. O. Club; Junior- Senior Prom Committee; Choral Club. EARL DOUGLAS FISHER: Route 3, Natha¬ lie; Bus Driver; F.F.A. GARLAND WEST FISHER: Nathalie; F.B. L.A., president; F.F.A., treasurer; Bus Driver. LENNIE COLEMAN FISHER: Nathalie; F.F.A., president; Hall Monitor. PHYLLIS GAYLE FISHER: Box 42, Route 1, Nathalie; Nursing Club. ALFRED HAROLD FLETCHER: Box 77, Virgilina; F.B.L.A. SANDRA LEE FRALIN: Box 454, Route 2, Halifax; National Junior Honor Society; Quill and Scroll; Thespian Troupe; STAR Cartoonist, Columnist, Reporter; HALIS- COPE Layout Editor; F.T. A., vice-president, historian; Science Club; Latin Club; Spanish Club; Great Books Club; Concert Band, stu¬ dent director; Pep Band; Fall Production 1960, 1959; Spring Production, 1959; Choral Music Production, 1960; Junior-Senior Prom Committee. 201 Senior Statistics JACKIE MORELL FRANCISCO: Route 2, Nathalie; Bus Driver. DENNIS WAYNE FRANKLIN: Route 1, Box 187, Scottsburg; D. E. Club. WILLIAM CLAY FRANKLIN: Halifax Road, South Boston; Eighth Grade Sergeant-at - Arms J. V. Basketball; Varsitv Baseball; Varsity Track; Band, Sergeant-at-Arms; Senior, Junior, Sophomore Assemblies; Homeroom Vice-President; Hall Monitor. WAYNE ADAMS FULLER: Halifax Road, South Boston; Sophomore Vice-President; Senior Class Sergeant-at-Arms; Football Manager; Spanish Club; Science Club; Fresh¬ man, Senior Assemblies; Homeroom Presi¬ dent; S.C.A. Representative; Representative to Rotary Club. JAMES STEVEN GARBER: Nathalie; Science Club; F.B.L.A., vice-president, D. O.Club; Homeroom Vice-President; S.C.A. Repre¬ sentative; Bus Driver. JANET BRYAN GIBSON: Clover; F.H.A.; Pep Club; Spanish Club. ROSE MARIE GILES: 725 Magnolia Drive, South Boston; Choral Club, Vice-President; Latin Club. CAROLYN ROBERTS GLASS: 1314 Main Street, South Boston; National Junior Honor Society; STAR Typist; Band; Latin Club. HUGH ROBERTSON GLASS: Route 2, Box 73-0, Nathalie; F.F.A.; Bus Driver. NANCY ELIZABETH GLASS: 708 Grove Avenue, South Boston; National Honor So¬ ciety; National Junior Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Choral Club; Latin Club; Pep Club; Fall Production, 1960; Senior Assem¬ bly; Homeroom President; Student Secretary to the Athletic Department. REUBEN JOSH GLASS, JR.:Route 1, Natha¬ lie; F.F.A. Reporter ; Bus Driver; Hall Monitor. DIANE JANE GOULD: Beuna Vista Drive, Halifax; Latin Club; Spanish Club; Pep Club; Homeroom Secretary; Spring Production, 1961. ANNE CARTER GREGORY: Route 2, Natha¬ lie; Latin Club; Band, Choral Club; Science Club; D. E. Club; Homeroom Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer. BARBARA ANN GRIFFIN: Virgilina; Latin Club; F.B.L.A. DOROTHY ELOISE GUTHRIE: Republican Grove; National Honor Society; National Junior Honor So c i ety ; Mu Alpha Theta; Senior Class Secretary; Science Club; Latin Club; Spanish Club; Band; Senior Assembly; Homeroom President; S.C.A. Representa¬ tive; S.C.A. Clean-Up Committee Chairman; Representative to Tuesday Woman’s Club. TONY MARVIN GUTHRIE: Nathalie; Band; D. E. Club. HUGH MARTIN HALEY: 1323 Wilkerson Street, South Boston; Varsity Football; Base¬ ball; J. V. Basketball; French Club, Ser¬ geant-at-Arms; Choral Club; Science Club; Choral Club Production, 1960; Homeroom Vice-President. JESSE THOMAS HALL, JR. ' .Route 2, Natha¬ lie; F.F.A. RICHARD WAYNE HALL: Route 3, Natha¬ lie; F.F.A.; Bus Driver. SARA ANNE HALL: Halifax; F.H.A.; Latin Club; Choral Club; Pep Club; Senior, Sopho¬ more Assemblies. WALTER WOOD HANKINS, III: Ingram; National Honor Society; National Junior Honor Society. MARGARET ANNE HENDERSON: Vernon Hill; National Junior Honor Society; Latin Club; Science Club; Pep Club; Band.; F.B. L.A.; F.H.A.; Student Secretary to the Indus¬ trial Arts Department. MARION EASLEY HENDERSON, JR.: 715 Marshall Avenue, South Boston; Varsity Football; Varsity Baseball; J. V. Football; J. V. Baseball; Science Club; Latin Club; F.B.L.A.; Band. HUGH GRAY HENDRICKS: Route 3, Natha¬ lie; Bus Driver; F.F.A., reporter; Choral Club. 202 Your Home of Better Values Catering To The Comets’ Needs Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, Virginia, Phone 2-7912 20B During the lunch period, many students line up to buy the Blue Ribbon Ice Cream products that are sold in the cafeteria. Senior Statistics MARVIN ELMON HILL: Halifax, D. O. Club, president; District V. President. ANN BOWEN HITE: Route 3, Virgilina; F.H.A.; Latin Club; Spanish Club. JEANETTE KING HOLT: Route 1, Halifax; Freshman Reporter; F.H.A.; Choral Club; Latin Club; Practical Nursing Club. JOYCE FAYE HOSKINS: Route 1, Halifax; National Honor Society, reporter; National Junior Honor Society, reporter; Quill and Scroll; Mu Alpha Theta; Freshman Class, Secretary; HALISCOPE Editor-in-Chief; STAR Reporter; Science Club, vice-presi¬ dent; F.T.A., treasurer, secretary; Latin Club, co-vice-president; F.H.A.; Lettergirl; Band, secretary,vice-president; Forensics, Girls ' Prose; Chairman, Junior-Senior Prom Committee; Fall Production, 1959; S.C.A. Representative; Senior, Junior, Sophomore, Freshman Assemblies; Homeroom Secre¬ tary; Girls ' ’ State; Representative to Tues¬ day Woman ' s Club; Delegate to S.C.A. Dis¬ trict Convention; Delegate to World Youth Forum. THOMAS JOE HOWE LL : 2228 Vaughan Street, South Boston; Student Worker in Guidance Department. BETTY CRENSHAW HUDSON: Box 14, Riverdale; South Boston, Publications Typist; Pep Club; F.H.A.; F.B.L.A.; Science Club; S.C.A. Representative. CARL JACKSON HUDSON: Cluster Springs; Varsity Football; Bus Driver. CURTIS DALE HUDSON: Route 3, Virgilina; F. F. A. DAVID BAILEY HUDSON: Java; J.V. Base¬ ball; Varsity Baseball; Varsity Football; Choral Club; Monogram Club; Homeroom President. 204 Senior Statistics NORMA FAYE HUDSON: Crystal Hill; Science Club; Latin Club; Concert Choir; Freshman Chorus; Homeroom Treasurer; Fall Production, 1960. BETTY MAXINE HUGHES: Route 3, Virgi- lina; F.H.A.; Eighth Grade, Senior Assem¬ blies. DALE SAMUEL HUPP: 1003 Third Street, South Boston, D. E. Club. EDWARD CUTTLE INGLE, JR.: 807 Main Street, South Bo ston ; HALISCOPE Sports Editor; Varsity Football; Varsity Track; J.V. Baseball; J. V. Basketball; Spanish Club; Science Club, sergeant-at-arms; Monogram Club; Junior-Senior Prom Com¬ mittee. FAHRI IS ' ER: Halifax Road, South Boston; STAR Columnist; Intramural Basketball; Senior Assembly; Foreign Exchange Student from Turkey. HARRY THOMAS JAMES, JR.: 715 Grove Avenue, South Boston; National Honor So¬ ciety, sergeant-at-arms; National Junioi Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta, president; Varsity Football; Varsity Basketball, cap¬ tain; Varsity Baseball; J. V. Football, co¬ captain; J. V. Basketball; J. V. Baseball, First Team, Western District Basketball; Honorable Mention, All-State Basketball; Spanish Club; Debate Team; Boys’ State; Representative to Rotary Club; Band; Junior- Senior Prom Committee, S.C.A. Represen¬ tative; Chairman S.C.A. Foreign Exchange Student Committee. SYLVIA JEANNE JENNINGS: Halifax Road, South Boston; National Junior Honor Society; Latin Club; F.H.A.; Band; Majorette; Spanish Club; Homeroom Secretary. VIRGINIA ANN JONES: Route 2, Nathalie; D. E. Club. JERRY ALLEN KEATTS: Box 23, Route 2, South Boston, D. O. Club. THOMAS WAYNE KEATTS: South Boston; Varsity Baseball; J. V. Baseball; D. E. Club. FR1GIDAIRE Fine Pianos Philco-Magnavox Televisions Band Instruments Philco-Kelvinator Appliances J.C. HOWLETT PIANO CO. Your Music Store” South Boston, Virginia The quality features of the Frigidaire appliances are pointed out by Mr. Frank Sizemore, owner of Sizemore Appliance Company of South Boston. The students are Carol Richman, Garland Ricketts, and Mary Queen Saunders. Senior Statistics LELA EUNICE KING: 522 Logan Street, South Boston; National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; National Junior Honor Society; Quill and Scroll; Thespian Troupe; STAR Reporter; HALISCOPE Activities Editor; Latin Club; French Club; historian; Choral Club; Great Books, president; F.T.A., presi¬ dent; Library Club; Concert Choir, presi¬ dent; Fall Production, 1959, 1960; Spring Production, 1961; Junior, Senior Assemblies; S.C.A. Representative; Representative to the Tuesday Woman ' s Club; All State Chorus; S.C.A. Devotions Chairman; Junior-Senior Prom Committee. JOSEPH DELMAR LACKS: Route 3, Virgi- lina; D. E. Club, secretary; F.F.A., treas¬ urer; Eighth Grade, Freshman, Sophomore, Junior Assemblies; Homeroom Vice-Presi¬ dent. NANCY BYRD LACY: Mountain Road, Hali¬ fax; National Honor Society; National Junior Honor Society, treasurer; Mu Alpha Theta; S.C.A., president, reporter; STAR Reporter; Latin Club, co-vice-president; Science Club; Pep Club; Choral Club, pr esident; Great Books Club; Fall Production, 1960; Spring Production, 1961; Sophomore, Junior, Senior Assemblies; Homeroom Reporter ; Girls ' State ; Representative to the Lions Club; Miss Halifax County Fair; S.C.A. District Committee; Junior-Senior Food Committee Chairman; Panel Member vVorld Youth For¬ um. GEORGE THOMAS LACY, III: 605 Cedar Avenue, South Boston; D. O. Club; Spanish Club. KENT WHITE LANDRUM: Vernon Hill; D. E. Club. ELTON GENE LAYNE: Route 4, Nathalie; F. F.A.; Choral Club. RANDOLPH WAYNE LEATHERMAN: Box 532, Halifax; National Honor Society; French Club; French National Honor Society; Band; Mu Alpha Theta. BOBBY FRANKLIN LEWIS: Vernon Hill; Latin Club; Bus Driver. I - - | .-SSS53«S yj Garland Ricketts, Carol Rickman, Phyllis Duncan, and Jerry Dodd admire the beautiful Dynamic 88 Oldsmobile sold at Smith Motor Company in South Boston. 206 Senior Statistics MARY BARBARA LLEWELLYN: 1412 South Avenue, South Boston; Spanish Club; Choral Club; F.H.A. CLEM SPENCER LOWERY, JR.: 209 Ferry Street, South Boston, S.C.A., treasurer, sergeant-at-arms; Sophomore Class Re¬ porter; Varsity Football; Track; J.V. Bas¬ ketball; F.B.L.A.; Band; Latin Club; Senior Assembly; Homeroom Seer etary ; S.C.A. Representative; Boys ' State; Representative to the Rotary Club; Delegate to World Youth Forum; S.C.A. Concession Chairman; Dis¬ trict S.C.A. Convention Representative. JOYCE MARIE LOWERY: Route 1, Box 8, V i r g i 1 i n a ; Latin Club; Library Club; Bus Driver; Clinic Worker. RONALD DOW MARSHALL: Route 2, Hali¬ fax; National Junior Honor Society; Latin Club; Spanish Club; Science Club; Homeroom Vice-President. ALICE JEAN MARTIN: Route 1, Box 158, South Boston, Library Club; Band. BURNETTE BARKSDALE MARTIN: Route 1, Nathalie; F.F.A.; D. O. Club. EARL THOMAS MARTIN, JR.: Route 3, Box 200-A, Nathalie; National Honor Society; Latin Club; Audio-Visual Club; Mu Alpha Theta. FRANCES KATHERINE MARTIN: Crystal Hill; National Honor Society; National Junior Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; S TAR Ty¬ pist; Latin Club; French Club; French Hon¬ or Society; Choral Club; F.H.A. federation historian; Homeroom Secretary; Student Secretary to the Principal. JO ANNE MARTIN: Route 1, Box 108-E, Nathalie; F.H.A. LESSIE MAE MARTIN: Route 1, Clover, F.H.A. SHELBY ANN MARTIN: Route 2, South Boston; National Honor Society; National Junior Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Science Club; French Club, president; French Honor Society. For Friendly, Efficient, and Complete Banking Facilities Come to CITIZENS BANK Member of Federal Reserve System South Boston, Virginia 207 Senior Statistics CATHERINE MARIE MASON: Route 1, Hali¬ fax; Latin Club; Choral Club, president, vice-president, secretary, reporter; Home¬ room Vice-President, Secretary. JERRY LEEMAUCK: 1118 Ash Street, South Boston; Varsity Football; J. V. Foot¬ ball; J. V. Basketball; Science Club; Spanish Club; Monogram Club; Homeroom President; Secretary, Treasurer. SHIRLEY JEAN McCRAW: Box 373, Hali¬ fax; Choral Club, secretary, accompanist; D. E. Club; Latin Club. JOYCE ELIZABETH McCULLOCH: Route 4, Box 228, Nathalie; Latin Club; Spanish Club; Library Club; Practical Nursing Club; F.T.A.; Homeroom Reporter. VIRGINIA ANN McKINNEY: 1617 Irish Street, South Boston; National Honor Society; National Junior Honor Society; Quill and Scroll; Thespian Troupe; Mu Alpha Theta; Junior Class Reporter; Eighth Grade Re¬ porter; STAR Reporter; HALISCOPE Fea¬ ture Editor; French Club; French Honor Society; Latin Club; Science Club; Pep Club; Band, president; Librarian; Head Majorette; Fall Production, 1959; Spring Production, 1961; Homeroom President; Homecoming Queen, 1960; Representative to Lion ' s Club. DAVID ROLLER MEDLEY: Route 1, Clover; F.F.A.; Latin Club; Spanish Club. DOTTY JEAN MILTON: Route 2, Box 17, Nathalie; Library Club; Choral Club. ROGER DALE MONTGOMERY: Route 3, Box 122, Nathalie; Science Club; Spanish Club; Bus Driver. BETTY LOU MOORE: Halifax; Choral Club; Latin Club; Science Club; Pep Club, ser¬ geant-at-arms; Homeroom Reporter, Sec¬ retary. EUGENE GARY MOORE FIELD: Route 3, Box 32, Nathalie; D. O. Club; Choral Club; Science Club; Eighth Grade Assembly. Insurance is the best policy, Mr. Jordan Sizemore, manager of Fry, Jordan, and Wilson of South Boston, tells Mary Queen Saunders and Garland Ricketts. Congratulations to The Graduating Class ’Prescriptions Are Our Business REEVES DRUG STORE South Boston, Virginia 208 Even common stones are beautiful when Brothers Jewelry Store of South Boston. cut and polished, says Mr. Albert Via of A. R. Via and Students Priscilla Comer, Nat Wooding, and Jerry Dodd agree. Senior Statistics PATRICIA ANN MOSS: 1420 Washington Avenue, South Boston; Latin Club; Pep Club; S TAR T ypist; Student Secretary to the Guid¬ ance Department. JOAN MARIE MULLINS: Route 3, Nathalie; F.H.A.; Concert Choir; Freshmen Chorus; treasurer; Mixed Chorus; Pep Club; S.C.A. Representative. CECIL CAWOOD MURRAY: Virgilina; Junior Class Vice-President; STAR Re¬ porter; Science Club; Latin Club; Home¬ room President, Vice-President, Secretary; Treasurer; Bus Driver. JAMES EDWARD MURRAY, JR.: Virgilina, National Junior Honor Society; J.V. Bas¬ ketball; Homeroom Sergeant-at-Arms. NELL JONES MURRAY : Route 2, South Boston; D. O. Club, treasurer; District V Secretary. BARBARA MAE NEWTON: Route 2, Box 303, South Boston, F.H.A.; Practical Nur¬ sing Club, vice-president; Homeroom Vice- President. JAMES HENRY OSBORNE: Ingram; F.F.A. DELORES GAIL OWEN: 116 Craddock Street, Halifax, National Junior Honor Society;; National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; HALISCOPE Staff; J. V. Cheerleader; Var¬ sity Cheerleader; Latin Club; Spanish Club, vice-president; Pep Club; F.T.A.; Choral Club; Homeroom Vice-President; Secretary; Girls’ State. ELLA MAGDELINE OWEN: Halifax Road, South Boston; F.H.A. EVELYN CAROLYN PALMER: 1322 Main Street, South Boston; F.H.A.; Choral Club. SANDRA JEAN PALMER: Nathalie; F.H.A.; Science Council; Eighth Grade, Senior Ass¬ emblies; Homeroom President, Secretary; S.C.A. Representative. Senior Statistics DANIEL BOWDEN PATTERSON: Route 1, Box 162 , South Boston; Junior National Honor Society, president; National Honor Society, vice-president; S.C.A. Vice-President; Senior Class President; Freshman Class President; Varsity Track; J. V. Basketball; Latin Club; Spanish Club; Band, president; Fall Production, 1960; Homeroom Presi¬ dent; S.C.A. Representative; Boys ' State; Representative to Rotary Club. ELIZABETH MARTIN PATTERSON: Box 145, Halifax; Junior National Honor Society, vice-president; National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Eighth Grade Vice-Presi¬ dent; Sophomore Secretary; STAR Reporter; J. V. Cheerleader; Varsity Cheerleader; Spanish Club, treasurer, secretary, Pep Club, vice-president; Latin Club; Science Club; Great Books Club; Choral Club; F.T.A.; S.C.A. Representative. FRANK PITTARD PERKINS, JR.: Route 3, Virgilina; Spanish Club; F.B.L.A.; Home¬ room Sergeant-at-Arms. HENRIETTA ESTELLE PERKINS: Halifax; Library Club. Bring Your Guests to our Coffee Shop JOHN RANDOLPH HOTEL South Boston, Virginia KATHRYN JANE PERKINS: Route 1, Box 346, Halifax, Latin Club; Spanish Club; Science Club. PHYLLIS HOPE POOL: Route 1, Buffalo Junction; Science Club. EDDIE MITCHELL POWELL: 1013 South Avenue, South Boston; Thespian Troupe; Junior Class Treasurer; Golf Team; Latin Club; Spanish Club; Science Club; Band, council member, drum major; Fall Pro¬ duction, 1959,1960; Spring Production, 1961; Homeroom President; Representative to the Lion ' s Club; Chairman of S.C.A. Christmas Drive; S.C.A. District Convention Represen¬ tative. MYRNA MORTON POWELL: Halifax; National Honor Society; National Junior Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Varsity Cheerleader; J.V. Cheerleader; F.T.A., vice-president; Spanish Club; Latin Club; Great Books Club; Pep Club, secretary; Band; Senior, Junior Assemblies; Homeroom Vice-President; Girls ' State; Topsy Turvy Committee. Styles of Today with a Touch of Tomorrow POINTER’S MEN’S SHOP 331 Main St. South Boston, Virginia On the Corner of the John Randolph Hotel 210 The modern, full-size Chevrolet of D. and T. Motors of Halifax comes in many styles, including the convertible in which Nat Wooding, Marion Weinhold, Mary Queen Saunders, and Elizabeth Franklin are going to take a ride. 211 Katty DeJarnette, Garland Ricketts, and Randy McDowell find that the people at South Boston Bank and Trust are courteous, freindly, and efficient. 212 Senior Statistics NANCY JOYCE POWELL: Route 2, Box 154, Scottsburg; HALISCOPE, STAR Typist; Latin Club; Eighth Grade Assembly; Home¬ room Vice-President; Student Secretary to the Principal. TYRONE WILSON POWELL: 1318 Owens Avenue, South Boston; D. O. Club. CAROLYN FRANCES PREVETTE: Route 1, Milton, North Car olina ; F.H.A.; Choral Club; Pep Club. CECIL ELDRIDGE PURYEAR: Box 152-B, South Boston, F. F.A. JUDITH DARNELL PURYEAR: Route 1, Denniston; F.H.A.; Eighth Grade; Choral Club. NANCY INEZ PURYEAR: Route 3, Virgi- lina; National Honor Society; National Junior Honor Society; HALISCOPE Staff; STAR Business Manager; Latin Club, treasurer; Quill and Scroll, vice-president; F.T.A.; Senior Assembly; Homeroom Vice-Presi¬ dent, Secretary; Representative to Tuesday Woman’s Club. HALIFAX COUNTY FARMERS SERVICE, INC. Phone: 2-3905 324 Factory St. South Boston, Virginia PEARLE ISAN PURYEAR: Route 3, Virgi- lina; F.H.A. JAMES COLVIN RATLIFF: Box 326, South Boston; F. F.A. MARY ANICE REDD: Route 3, Virgilina; F.H.A. ALLEN CLARENCE RICE: Route 3, Virgi¬ lina; Science Club; D. E. Club; F.F.A., treasurer; Bus Driver. DORIS GAYLE RICKMAN: Route 1, Halifax; D. E. Club; Science Club; Library Club. MAXINE SNEAD RICKMAN: Route 2, Scotts¬ burg; Latin Club; F. H. A.; Chor al Club; Science Club; Eighth Grade Assembly; Homeroom Secretary. BURNETTE JAMES RICHMOND, JR.: Route 2, Box 649-A, Halifax; Science Club; Latin Club; D. E. Club, president; S.C.A. Citizen- of-the-Month; Representative to the Rotary Club. Congratulations To the Comets FULLER’S The Fashion Store For Men South Boston, Virginia 213 Senior Statistics CLAUDE COVINGTON ROARK, JR.: Natha¬ lie; Spanish Club; Band, council member, vice-president. DIANE INEZ ROBERTS: Route 2, Box 294, South Boston; F.H.A. ROSALIND GAINES ROGERS: 1302 Wash¬ ington Avenue, South Boston; National Honor Society; National Junior Honor Society; Quill and Scroll; Mu Alpha Theta, vice- president; STAR Advertising Manager; French Club; French Honor Society; Latin Club; F.T.A.; Science Club; Great Books Club; Choral Club; Senior, Junior, Sopho¬ more, Eighth Grade Assemblies; Homeroom Secretary, Treasurer; Representative to the Lion ' s Club. CLARENCE EDWARD ROYSTER: Cluster Springs; National Junior Honor Society; National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Quill and Scroll, president; Junior Class President; Sophomore Sergeant-at-Arms; STAR Managing Editor, Advertising Mana¬ ger; Science Club, treasurer; French Club; historian; French National Honor Society; To Test Drive The Most Economical Compact THE FALCON Come to CROWELL MOTOR CO. South Boston, Virginia Band, treasurer; Latin Club; S.C.A. Execu¬ tive Council; S.C.A. Representative; Repre¬ sentative to Lion ' s Club; Senior Assembly. ALBERT EUGENE SATTERFIELD: Route 2, Sutherlin; Science Club; Bus Driver. VIRGINIA CONNER SATTERFIELD: 301 Ellerson Avenue, South Boston; F.H.A. BARBARA JOAN SEAMSTER: Halifax; National Honor Society; National Junior Honor Society; Quill and Scroll; Senior Class Reporter; STAR Reporter; HALISCOPE Class Editor; Latin Club; Science Council; French Club, vice-president, secretary; French National Honor Society; Band; Choral Club; Freshman, Senior Assemblies; Choral Musical; Homeroom Vice-President, Treas¬ urer; Representative to Lion ' s Club; S.C.A. Clean-up Committee. JOHN THOMAS SHAPARD: Route 1, Natha¬ lie; F.F.A.; Bus Driver. RACHEL SHELTON DOSS: Route 3, Natha¬ lie; Latin Club; French Club; F.B.L.A. AKERS’ JEWELERS Your Friendly Jewelry Store Halifax, Virginia 2M Come To WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORES POWELL MOTOR CO. BUICK For the Needs of Family Home Sales and Service Car South Boston, Virginia South Boston, Virginia Senior Statistics ELVIN TEMPLE SMITH, JR.: Maple Ave- une, Box 252, Halifax; National Honor So¬ ciety; National Junior Honor Society; Quill and Scroll; Chairman S.C.A. Public Relations Committee; S.C.A. Safety Committee; Sopho¬ more Class President, Freshman Class Vice-President; Senior Class Treasurer; STAR News Editor, Reporter; Delegate to S.I.P.A., C.S.P.A. Conventions; Spanish Club; Latin Club; Science Club; Varsity, J. V. Football; Varsity, J. V., Freshman Basketball; J.V. Baseball; Homeroom Presi¬ dent, Treasurer; S.C.A. Representative; Boys ' State; Junior Lion; Debate Team; Mu Alpha Theta. LESTER RONALD SMITH: Route 1, Box 25, Alton; Freshman Basketball; D. E. Club, vice-president. STEVE BERKLEY SMITH: Route 3, Virgi- lina; F. F.A. FRANCES IRENE SNOW: 409 Edmondson Avenue, South Boston; F.H.A.; D. E. Club. MARGARET JOAN SNOW: 1101 Owen Street, South Boston; Latin Club. ALEXANDER GILBERT SPEER, JR.: 20 Bannister Road, Halifax; French Club; French National Honor Society; Latin Club; Thes¬ pian Troupe; Fall Production, 1959, 1960; Spring Production 1960,1961; Senior Assem¬ bly. BRENDA DONNA SPENCER: Cluster Springs; Publications Typist; Eighth Grade Assembly. ELLA RICHARDSON SPENCER: Star Route, South Boston; D. E. Club. JUDY JEAN SPENCER : Route 2, South Boston; F.H.A. HILDA GRAY SPIVEY: Oak Lane, Halifax, French Club; F.B.L.A., treasurer. 215 Senior Statistics KAREN LYNNE STANFORD: Route 2, Box 149-0, South Boston; Pep Club; Latin Club; French Club; Choral Club; Fall Production, 1960; Spring Production, 1961; Senior, Sophomore Assemblies. ROGER LEON STANLEY: Route 2, Natha¬ lie; F. F.A. EDWARD WRIGHT STEMBRIDGE: 1002 Main Street, South Boston; S.C.A. Represen¬ tative; J. V. Basketball; Varsity Basketball; Latin Club; Spanish Club; Band; Sophomore Sergeant-at-Arms. FANNIE ANN STEVENS: Route 2, Sutherlin; Nursing Club. PAUL MARK STEUBE: 1114 Watkins Ave¬ nue, South Boston; STAR Columnist, Re¬ porter; Thespian Troupe; Debate Team; Spanish Club; Great Books Club; District Festival Play, 1959, 1961; Spring Production 1959; Fall Production, 1960; Senior Assem¬ bly; Thespian Award; Western District De¬ bate Championship; Third Place State Debate Contest. MARGARET ANN TALBOTT: Crystal Hill; F.H.A. LAWRENCE WAYLAND TALLEY: Route 1, Denniston; F. F.A. VIRGINIA ANN TERRY: 1817 Chamberlain Street, South Boston; F.H.A., federation treasurer; Latin Club; Spanish Club; Con¬ cert Band; Library Club; Cadet Band, re¬ porter; Senior Assembly; S.C.A. Represen¬ tative; Homeroom Reporter; Junior-Senior Prom Committee. PHYLLIS ANNE THAXTON: Route 2, Box 8, South Boston; National Junior Honor Society; National Honor Society; Latin Club; Choral Club; Freshman Assembly. CAROLYN AVERETTE THOMAS: Route 1, Virgilina; HALISCOPE, STAR Typist; National Junior Honor Society; Latin Club; French Club. ALVIN DEAN THROCKMORTON: Route 1, Scottsburg; F. F.A. HOME APPLIANCE COMPANY YOUR Zenith Westinghouse Dealer 504 Main Street South Boston, Virginia 216 Eddie Chappell, Terry Lindley, Linda Perkins, and Wayne McCormick enjoy a coke break at Halifax County High, For Quality Merchandise Compliments of At Reasonable Prices SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO. U.S. PLYWOOD South Boston ' s South Boston, Virginia Newest Industry Senior Statistics BILLY BUFORD THROCKMORTON: Route 2, Scottsburg; D. E. Club. BARBARA ELAINE TILLMAN: 404 Edmunds Street, South Boston; Band; Majorette; Latin Club; Thespian Troupe, historian; Pep Club; F.T.A.; Fall Production, 1959, 1960; Spring Production, 1960, 1961; Eighth Grade, Sopho¬ more, Senior Assemblies; Junior-Senior Prom Committee. PASCAL VERE TILLMAN, JR.: 404 Edmunds Street, South Boston; Varsity Cheerleader; Band; Fall Production, 1960; Spring Pro¬ duction, 1961; Homeroom President. CATHERINE INEX TINGEN: 227 Summit Drive; South Boston; STAR Typist; Choral Club; Science Club; Student Secretary to the Principal: HALISCOPE Typist; Representa¬ tive to the Tuesday Woman ' s Club. JEAN CAROL TRIBBLE: Route 4, Box 231, Nathalie; F.H.A.; Choral Club, Concert Choir; Junior, Eighth Grade Assemblies. THOMAS KEITH TUCK, JR.: Route 3, Vir- gilina; Spanish Club; F.F.A.; Eighth Grade Assembly. WILLIAM FRANCIS VANNEY: 519 Third Street, South Boston; Varsity Football, co¬ captain; J. V. Football; Varsity Basketball; Varsity Baseball; J. V. Baseball; Varsity Track; Spanish Club; Latin Club; Monogram Club; Senior Assembly. GLADYS GENEVA VASSAR: Clover; STAR Typist; HALISCOPE Typist; Choral Club. NELL WILLIAMS VAUGHAN: Alton; Latin Club; Nursing Club, reporter. SAL LIE ANNE VAUGHAN: 1014 Washington Avenue, South Boston; National Honor So¬ ciety; National Junior Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; S.C.A. Reporter; STAR Re¬ porter; Delegate to C.S.P.A.; J. V. Cheer¬ leader; Varsity Cheerleader, head; French Club; French Honor Society; Science Club; Latin Club; Choral Club; Great Books Club; Senior, Junior, Sophomore Assemblies; Festival Play, 1959; Homeroom President. 217 Senior Statistics BOBBY O ' NEIL VERNON: Route 1, Alton; D. E. Club. HOWARD HANSON VICTRY, JR.: Box 487, South Boston; National Junior Honor Society; Thespian Troupe, president, reporter; Junior Class Vice-President; Freshman Class Treasurer; Science Club, president; Band, sergeant-at-arms; Latin Club, vice- president; Fall Production, 1959, 1960; Spring Production, 1959, 1960, 1961; Fresh¬ man, Sophomore, Junior, Senior Assemblies; Homeroom Vice-President, Treasurer, Sergeant-at-Arms; Latin Club, vice-presi¬ dent; Boys’ State. CAROLYN MARIE WAGSTAFF: South Boston; Star Reporter; Science Club; French Club, vice-president; Gr eat Books Club; F.T.A., reporter; Band. GEORGE ALLEN WALKER: Route 2, South Boston; D. O. Club. REBECCA JEAN WALL: 1101 Marshall Avenue, South Boston; National Honor So¬ ciety; National Junior Honor Society; Quill and Scroll; Mu Alpha Theta; STAR Editorial Board, chairman; Delegate to C. S. P. A., S.I.P.A. Conventions; Latin Club; Science Club; French Club; French Honor Society; F.T.A.; Great Books Club; Pep Club; Home¬ room Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer; S.C.A. Representative; Eighth Grade, Junior, Sophomore, Senior Assemblies; Represen¬ tative to the Lions Club; Junior-Senior Prom Committee. ANNE GIVENS WALTON: 1219 Peach Ave¬ nue, South Boston; STAR Reporter; Latin Club; Choral Club; Science Club; Spanish Club; F.F.A.; Pep Club; Fall Production, 1960; Spring Production, 1961. Mary Queen Saunders and Nat Wooding examine one of the machines that manufactures cinder blocks at Boston Concrete Manufacturing Company of South Boston, Va. 218 Keystone Flour, milled by Keystone Mills of South Boston, is always on the shopping list of the families of Grayson Powell and Brenda For lines. Senior Statistics RICHARD WILLIAM WALTON: 726 Mar¬ shall Street, South Boston; National Honor Society, president; National Junior Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Senior Class Vice- President; Varsity Football, captain; Var¬ sity Basketball; J. V. Basketball;Freshman Basketball; Track; Varsity Baseball; J. V. Baseball; Latin Club; Spanish Club, presi¬ dent, sergeant-at-arms; Monogram Club; Great Books Club; Homeroom President; Boys ’ State; Junior R o t a r i a n ; Honorable Mention All-American, All-State, All-Dis¬ trict Football. RACHEL LEE WARREN: Route 2, Box 75 1 2, Nathalie; National Honor Society; National Junior Honor Society; Latin Club; Science Club, Council; Library Club; Band; Tri-Hi-Y; Homeroom, Secretary, Reporter; Eighth Grade Assembly. MARY JANE WATTS: Route 1, Box 58, Virgilina; National Honor Society; HALIS- COPE Typist, Science Club; Latin Club; Homeroom Vice-President, Treasurer; Stu¬ dent Secretary to the Principal. HENRY WATKINS WEATHERFORD, JR.: Vernon Hill; National Honor Society; National Junior Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; The¬ spian Troupe; Band; treasurer; Latin Club; Spanish Club; Science Club; Fall Production 1959, 1960; Spring Production, 1961; Senior, Junior, Sophomore, Freshman, Eighth Grade Assemblies; Homeroom Vice-President; S.C.A. Representative. SHIRLEY ANN WEATHER FORD: 1502 Moore Street, South Boston; Science Club; Latin Club; Pep Club; Choral Club; Homeroom Treasurer. 219 Senior Statistics MARY DELL WEBSTER: 1402 Irish Street, South Boston; National Junior Honor So¬ ciety; Latin Club; Spanish Club; Pep Club; Science Club; Choral Club; Junior, Sopho¬ more Assemblies; Homeroom Vice-Presi¬ dent, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter. JOHN HERMAN WEHRENBERG: Denniston; National Junior Honor Society; Choral Club; Spanish Club; Latin Club. PEGGY RUTH WELCHER: Route 3, Virgi- lina; F.H.A. JANICE LILA WHITE: Box 231, Halifax; STAR Typist; Student Secretary to the Prin¬ cipal, Agriculture Department. HELEN RAYE WHITLOW: Route 1, Box 337, South Boston; Latin Club; Cafeteria Worker. HUGH DAVID WHITLOW: Vernon Hill; F. F.A. EDWARD GRAY WILBOURN: Box 199-A, Halifax Road, South Boston; National Junior Honor Society; Quill and Scroll; STAR Sports Editor; Concert Band; Pep Band; Latin Club; Science Club; Homeroom Sergeant- at-arms, Vice-President. GEORGE EL WOOD WILBORN, JR.: Route 2, South Boston; F. F.A. ROBERT MITCHELL WILBORN: 104 Ellyson Avenue, South Boston; Varsity Basketball. WILLIAM LUTHER WILKERSON: Route 1, Scottsburg; F. F.A. MARVIN WAYNE WILKERSON: Box 164, Halifax; Pep Band; Comet Band. LINDA LOUISE WILKINS: Harmony; Science Club. JAMES WOODROW WILSON: Route 3, Vir- gilina; F. F.A. EPPA YEADON WIMBISH, IV: Nathalie; F. F.A.; Federation Secretary. BILLY MASON WINN: Clover; D. E. Club. PATRICIA LOUISE WOMACK: Route 1, Box 34, Vernon Hill; Band; F.H.A. JOHN FREDRICK WOODS: 1712 Main Street, South Boston; D. O. Club, vice-president; Band. ANNIE MAE WOOSLEY: Route 4, Box 43, Nathalie; Library Club; Choral Club. JOHN LEON WRIGHT: Route 3, Nathalie; F. F.A. KENNETHWAYNE WYNN: Route 3, Box 232, Nathalie; F.T.A. MARGARET OCTAVIA WYNNE: 709 Riely Avenue, South Boston; National Honor So¬ ciety; National Junior Honor Society; Quill and Scroll, secretary-treasurer; Thespian Troupe reporter; Mu Alpha Theta, corres¬ ponding secretary; Eighth Grade Secretary; HALISCOPE Assistant Editor-in-Chief; STAR Copy Editor, Reporter ; Delegate, C.S.P.A. Convention; Delegate, S.I.P.A. Convention; Science Club, reporter; Science Council; French Club, treasurer; National French Honor Society; Pep Club, vice-presi¬ dent, treasurer; Latin Club; Great Books Club; Fall Production, 1959-1960; Spring Production, 1961; Freshman, Junior, Senior Assemblies; Homeroom, President, Vice- President, Reporter; S.C.A. Representative; S.C.A. Teacher’s Appreciation Committee, Chairman; S.C.A. Dance Committee, chair¬ man; C hair man, Topsy Turvy; Delegate, S.C.A, District Convention; Girls’ State; Representative to Tuesday Woman ' s Club; S.C.A. Citizen-of-the-Month; Junior-Senior Prom Committee. MARY SUE YOUNG: Route 1, Vernon Hill; Homeroom President, Secretary, Treasurer. 220 Senior Statistics - AUBREY BARKSDALE YOUNGER, JR.: Route 3, Nathalie; F.F.A., vice-president. NANCY ANN YOUNGER: Nathalie; F.H.A.; Latin Club; Pep Club; Choral Club; Senior Junior, Sophomore, Eighth Grade Assemb¬ lies; S.C.A. Representative; Betty Crocker A war d ; Junior-Senior Prom Committee; Topsy Turvy Committee. THOMAS WARREN YOUNGER: 911 Traver Compliments of Avenue, South Boston; D. O. Club. A FRIEND THE HALISCOPE STAFF Would Like to Thank The South Boston News - Record Advertiser and The Halifax Gazette For Many of the Action Pictures Used in the Sports Section 221 Autogva. A Vndex H Administration. 42 Advertisements.192 B Band Concert Band.148 Directors.148 Majorettes.148 Baseball.191 Basketball Faculty-Varsity.186 Freshmen.188 Intramural.189 Junior Varsity.187 Varsity.180 C Cafeteria Workers. 55 Cheerleaders . Junior Varsity.178 Varsity.. . . . 179 Choral Concert Choir.149 Mixed Chorus.150 Contents. 4 Custodian. 54 D Dedication. 2 D. E. Club.160 Dietician . 54 D. O. Club.161 E Eighth Grade Officers.122 F Fhculty.44 Football Junior Varsity.170 Varsity.177 French Club.156 Freshman Class Officers.114 F. B. L. A.159 F. F. A.164 F. H.A.162 F. T. A. 158 HALISCOPE Staff.144 J Janitors. 55 Junior Class Officers. 92 L Latin Club.152 Library Club.151 M Mu Alpha Theta.141 N National Honor Society.139 National Junior Honor Society.140 O Office Workers. 54 Q Quill and Scroll.143 S School Board. 40 Science Club.167 Senior Class Officers. 58 Seniors. 56 Senior Statistics. 194 Sophomore Class Officers.107 Spanish Club.154 STAR Staff.146 S. C. A. Officers.137 President.136 Representatives.138 T Thespian Troupe.142 Track.190 U Underclassmen. 90 224 htmmnmmM PShSct ' “ pbb bs ■ ; fe s is mi pBl ' Mtei jjjjiMMI flpgg|jj§ I MHHI mg$ WM; 1 1 KS S 3 jpgs! p si3 hm m f w sw ■� � «