James Wood High School - Woodbine Yearbook (Winchester, VA)

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BETA CLUB Our three beauty winners, Sherry Ensogna, sec- ond placeg Barbara Komsa, Miss James Wootlg and Cheryl DeHaven, third place winner, are excited and very happy over the results. Our annual Beta Club Beauty Contest was held on November 17. Seventy-two girls competed for the title of Miss James Wood and also for dress honors, The winners were presented with such gifts as compacts, pocketbooks, jewelry, and a loving cup. Yet win or lose, each of the girls had a memorable and dazzling night which they will never forget. BEAUTY CGNTEST C7 The winners of the dress contest, Virginia Young, second placeg Kay Madagan, first placeg and Betsy Phelps, third placeg can't beliove that they have been selected for these honors. As the seventy-two contestants assemble together, the stage is brilliant with the beauty and joy of youth. 155

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BETA CLUB Sufefl bw Caticf ' QETQLCMPH ' ,BO Q99 H501- - T- 5 ' -SP0 f . o ,mul Ysoseobwg' E199 . lwgg. Gxofla -dent, 'PTQS1 Vice Members of the junior or Senior class at James Wood who maintain a B average are invited to join the Beta Club. The purpose of the Beta Club is to promote the ideals of honesty, service, and leadership among high school students of America, to reward meritorious achievement, and to encourage and assist students to continue their education. This year the Beta Club held their annual beauty contest November 17. 1960, thus raising the money to send the members to the Beta Convention. On January 11, 1961, the school cafeteria was transformed into an attractive environment for the Beta Banquet and Initiation Ceremony. In March many of the members attended the annual State Beta Club con- vention held in Roanoke. This event climaxed the james Wootl Beta activities for the year. Rau' One, Left to Right: B. Heishrnan, M. McClanahan, S. Boyce P. Lee, C. Luttrell, B. Haines, P. Lee, K. Coffelt, C. Campbell Rauf Two: C. Lar ent B. Sullivan C. Luttrell D. Nesselrodt F 8 i , i , - Adams, C. Clowser, N. Keeler, C. Godlove, N. Lewis. Ron' Three: G. Basore, C. Clevenger, R. Headly, C. Rose, J. Wianas ,. ,. .,k,....k 3 . ..ig,g...k Maia .Q-.sg.vNa... S. Clayton. Row Four: B. Sperry, Rotruck, H. Easter, M. Connelly, G. Rosenburger, M. Griffith, B. N. Carpet, P. Light. Ron' Five: DI. Brannon, C. Duvall, R. Snapp, Mr. Gordon, Sponsor. Row Six: A. Rowe, D. Stotler, J. Prosser, Mcllwee, D. Martin. L. I-Iockman, P. LaFollette, C.

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HIGHLIGHTS BETA One of our new members, Danny Stotler, pinned by the secretary, Gloria Rosenberger. 15 The Beats , their sponsors and guests all enjoy the fried chicken, mashed potatoes, peas, and ice cream which was part of their delicious dinner. Each year james Wood's Beta Club, along with many such clubs all over Virginia, journey to the Stare Conven- tion. This year, the convention was held in March at Roanoke in the Grand Hotel Roanoke. During the course of the Convention, the members attended such activities as a talent show, various educational lectures, and many campaign activities, through which they elected a stare President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. ln January the club held their annual initiation ban- quet in the school cafeteria. During the night a big chicken dinner was held in honor of the new members who were recognized, initiated, and pinned. The first night of the convention, all the members gath- ered to discuss the exciting events of the day. Nm 'V All the Bctasu relax on the bus as they look forward to a wonder- ful weekend in Roanoke. if 5 . Pt?2PfR:a Q-T .1 ' 1, f- f.'.'ksQ:i1