Manchester High School - Memoir Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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en ior add rap ecy Five years after I graduated from Manchester I married and, moved to Ohio. I liked my new home very much but it wasn't like Richmond. After being there four years, my husband, a re- tired naval officer, and I decided to have an anniversary party in West Virginia at the beautiful hotel, Hotel Jimmy. There we found JIM LEWIS and JIMMY REAMES, the owners. They told us that ELEANOR SNEAD owned a thousand-acre ranch in Texas, GROVER PAULETTE was a well-known lawyer with offices in Georgia and South Carolina and JOY BASS was his secretary. While waiting for the people to arrive for the party, the devil appeared next to me with BOBBY WOOD dressed in a police uniform. BOBBY said that he had been on the police force for a number of years. This surprised me very much, and we started talking about the Imps who were classmates of i950-51. They suggested that we go to Footies Inn owned by JIM FOOTE. JIM would be quite surprised to see us and perhaps there might be quite a few of the Imps there. BEN GOINS, owner of the GOINS Tobacco Company, and BUDDY HAGOOD, a commercial artist who draws for the Esquire Magazine, had their offices in the same building near the Inn, we were told. I left my table and went to the lobby to the news stand and picked up a few copies of magazines, one of which was the Shortie . When I opened the magazine, I saw that HELEN SHORT was the editor. The main article was Newcomb and Plott Have Sung Again. I read the details and learned that BILLY NEWCOMB and PEGGIE PLOTT were singers on Broadway. Another article of musical interest was the advertisement that REGGIE SLAUGHTER and JEANNE SMITH were giving piano lessons and that small childrensshould start taking lessons early. The sports article that caught my eye was the Richmond Basketball Team. GORDON MOTLEY was captain of the team and his team mates were LEWIS VAUGHAN, SIMON DAVIS, and FRANK JONES. By coincidence, I talked to PHYLLIS IJOLLYI MOTLEY and she said that she never missed a game, and the team hadn't lost a game this year. She also gave us news about some of the other Imps. WAVERLY WINFREE was teaching science and BILLY SCHILLINGS was teaching government at the Univer- sity of Richmond. Over on Hull Street in Richmond, she said one can see a very large store called LAPRADE JR.'S Model Radio Shop, owned and operated by VERNON LAPRADE. LELIA MONTGOMERY was his secretary. When we got back to the table, whom should I see but JOYCE WIGLESWORTH. She is the girls' coach at Manchester now and likes her job fine. She told us that BETTY PAGE LENEAVE is the librarian, and is married and living next door to her mother in Chesterfield Gardens. JOYCE also told us SIeg- fried's Beauty Shop, operated by PEGGY SIEGFRIED, could really fashion good permanent waves, and that EDITH NEWCOMB was a well-known fashion designer in New York. I saw WALTON POARCH and MILTON CHERRY coming in the door. They are now Big Men in the service. This did not surprise me as they now have good salaries and little work. The next arrival at the party was MARGARET MANN. She was a sports writer and secretary for the News Leader and had come to the party on a bus driven by ROGER WILLIAMS. FAYE JACKSON, LOIS TOMAN, JEAN MORGAN, and PHYLLIS KIDD were happily married, she related. As we glanced around the quickly-filling room, we saw SHIRLEY WALL. You know we had to talk, so I moved around to sit by her. SHIRLEY has the right kind of job, working in a kindergarten. She said there were thirty children and she loved them all. SHIRLEY suggested that we patronize EARL BURTCHETT, who was owner of a very large printing shop. She also told us that Mr. Thalhimer had employed a few of the Imps. PHYLLIS RAGLAND was one of the top buyers and on the fourth floor BARBARA ISAVEDGEI RHODES was modeling. CAROLYN HENSLEY was hostess for Thalhimers Tea Carte. HELEN DUNN was at the candy counter selling candy. SHIRLEY told me that CLYDE CASHION was running a sawmill up in Moseley, Virginia, making plenty of money and not yet married. Not far from CLYDE was a new speedway owned and operated by JACKIE DENNISON and her husband. Among the drivers were none other than CALVIN KOCH and JOHN EAGLES. GLENNICE CARNEY'S husband was out of service and they had bought a cute home in Westover Hills and GLENNICE was house- keeping. About this time the armed forces made their appearance- MARVIN JONES and WAYLAND LUTER in their Navy uniforms. They plan to make the Navy their career. They told us that GORDON HOLLOWAY was the clown on the Howdy Doody Pro- gram over TV. Also on TV there were advertisements featuring CAROL POWELL, a model from the men's department of Berry- Burkes' Department Store. Also, along the theatrical line we learned that WOODLY BARTLAM, RUSSELL HART, and CHRIS RIGBY were famous actors in Hollywood, after their smashing hit in When Man Plays Maiden. They work for VINCENT'S Studio, owned and oper- ated by RALPH VINCENT. BEVERLY PEMBERTON was the stage manager. JOAN TAYLOR, THELMA SNELLINGS, ELLEN TAY- LOR and CATHERINE ELLIS are make-up managers. LUCILLE MASSEY, the latest arrival said that she was still working at Murphy's Department Store and was getting married ,in a few weeks. JEAN MORRISON was a secretary in the office at the same store and WILBUR FARNSWORTH has a restaurant on Route 360, called FARNSWORTH'S Restaurant. JANE ROWE was working at the telephone company. WILBUR JONES works for the F.B.I. and PEGGIE WINCKLER was working in the same office with him. SHIRLEY RICHARDSON came to sit by me. I hardly knew her as she had changed a great deal. We talked about different things, how she missed seeing me in Richmond and wished we would move back. She has a good position at the American Life Insurance Company. She told me that BEVERLY ELLIS was living In Washington, D. C., working for the govemment and DOUGLAS HEATH had a very large farm about twenty miles from Richmond. Our anniversary party seemed such a success, I was so pleased to find out all about the Imps of the class of 1950-5l! BETTY IBETTSI BANGLE ae

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t ,,V:-E I V I -- JOAN LOUISE TAYLOR Nit Wit 4615 Decatur Street, Richmond, Virginia-Glee Club 2, 3, Jr. Oper- etta Production 4, Senior Play Cast 5, Jr. Varsity Basketball 3, Var- sity Basketball 5, Varsity Club 5 lPres. 53. JOSEPHINE LOIS TOMAN Lois 6Oll Broad Rock Road, Richmond, Virginia--Red Cross Rep. l, 25 Library Club 2, 3, 4, Senior Play Production 5. LEWIS EDWARD VAUGHAN LuLu Route ll, Richmond, Virginia--Jr, Varsity Football, Varsity Football 2, 3, 4, 5, Monogram Club 4, 5, Jr. Operetta Cast 4, Senior Play Production 5, Jr. Varsity Basketball 3, Varsity Basketball 4, Base- ball 2, 3, 4, 5. JAMES RALPH VINCENT Rufus 64ll Vial Road, Richmond, Virginia--Beta Club 4, 5 lPresident 53, Monogram Club 4, 5, Varsity Football 4, 5, S.C.A. Council 55 Class President 5. SHIRLEY OCTAVIA WALL Ciggie 225 German School Road, Richmond, Virginia--Communique Staff l, 2, S.C.A. Council 2, 45 Library Staff l, 2, 55 F,H.A. 5 lSecretary 5, Class Secretary 5, Junior Operetta Cast 45 Senior Play Production 5. JOYCE ANN WIGLESWORTH Jo 6402 Broad Rock Road, Richmond, Virginia-Varsity Basketball 3, 4, 5, Junior Operetta Cast 45 Senior Play Production 55 Varsity Club 5 lVice President 57, Glee Club 5. ROGER LEE WILLIAMS Roger lOl7 48th Street, Richmond, Virginia-Varsity Football 4, 5, Base- ball 4, 5, Junior Operetta Cast 4, Senior Play Production 5. PEGGIE ANNE WINCKLER Peggie Winterpock, Virginia-Library Club 3, 4, 57 F.H.A. 3, 45 Junior Red Cross Rep. 3, 4. WAVERLY KEITH WINFREE Cat Route ll, Richmond, Virginia-Junior Operetta Cast 4, Annual Staff 5, Senior Play Production 5. ROBERT ANGUS WOOD, JR. Bobby Route Il, Richmond, Virginia-Junior Operetta Cast 4. 1 9 - in if it 3 .1 if E A X .0 en ford

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enior arm .Mabry We cherish the memorable events which have taken place during our five wonderful years at Manchester. To preserve them and to keep them upmost in our minds we do turn back the pages of mfr high school life. The fun, confusion, and excitement was entirely new to the hundred and more eighth graders who invaded the halls of Man- chster in the fall of l946. This first year was one of adjustment, of learning the tra- ditions of the school, and wondering about the places we would fill and be a part of for the next four years. After we had become accustomed to the continuous whirl of new experiences, we met for our first class meeting. Under the guidance of Miss Sally Robertson, Miss Anne Goodloe, Mr. Sidney Morton, and Mr. Leslie Williams, we elected our class of- ficers, Edith Newcomb, President, Ben Curtis, Vice-President, Nancy Blackwell, Secretary and Treasurer. Many of us became affiliated with various clubs and organi- zations. Among those who were preparing for leadership were Phyllis Jolly, assistant manager of the girls' basketball team, and Wilbur Jones, assistant manager of the boys' basketball team. Edith Newcomb, Suzanne Clark, and Billy Schillings were our rep- resentatives to the Student Council.' Russell Hart was co-manager of the boys' baseball team. Others became library assistants, safety patrolmen, and Junior Red Cross representatives. We had hardly become accustomed to our new routine when vacation time came. When we returned, we were Freshmen. We felt very proud because we had the privilege of choosing some of our classes. We elected Helen Short, President, Woodly Faye Bart- lam, Vice-President, Ben Curtis, Secretary and Treasurer. Our sponsors were Miss Ora Lee McDaniel, Mr. A. L. Williams, and Mrs. Elaine Warren. Basketball soon became a favorite sport and again Phyllis Jolly served as manager of the girls' team. Nancy Blackwell, Betty Leneave and Lois Hughes were members of the team. A hockey team was organized and six girls from our class won po- sitions on the squad. We were represented by ten boys on the football squad, and one boy on the boys' basketball team. In the spring nine girls were asked to serve at the Sopho- more-Senior Prom. They were as excited as the upper-classmen. When we returned to school in the fall of I949, we were happy to meet old friends and to make new ones. We felt very wise-we were Sophomores. We were pleased to have twelve new classrooms, a new cafeteria, and a large auditorium. This last addition brought added hopes to us--the possibility of having plays and other entertainments. We elected as our Sophomore officers Vernon LaPrade, Pres- identp Woodly Faye Bartlam, Vice President, Nancy Blackwell, Secretary and Treasurer. Our leaders were Miss Ora Lee McDaniel, Miss Kathryn Watkins, and Miss Marjorie Webb. Our trials and tribulations ended again in the spring, only to be resumed in the fall when we became Jolly Juniors. We re- alized there was work ahead of us and very early in the session, under the direction of Miss Jane Moody and Mrs. Charles Nimmo, we elected our class leaders, Vernon LaPrade, President, Russell Hart, Vice President, Betty Page Leneave, Secretary and Treas- urer. Plans were made to raise money for proiects of the year. Ten Juniors were tapped into the Beta Club at the first Student Council assembly. These students had at least a B aver- age. During the year we produced the Junior operetta, The H. M. S. Pinafore. This production was made possible by the ef- forts of the entire class, and it helped to pay for the prom. The thrill of the year came when we selected our rings. Much thought was given to the election of the S.C.A. offi- cers that year and we were indeed happy when popular vote ushered Helen Short into the office of president. We spent weeks planning for the prom. After much hard work and many late hours the gymnasium was tumed into a lovely Colonial garden, with a color scheme of green and yellow. The smiles of our guests that night assured us of success. Before school closed we elected James Reames and Grover Paulette to attend Boys' State at Blacksburg for two weeks dur- ing the summer. Those who had become interested in music .planned for a vacation at Massanetta Springs near Harrisonburg. Seniors at last! This thing that had seemed so unattainable had actually come to be. There was no rest, Seniority brought much work, so we held our first class meeting early and elected our officers and made plans for the year's work. The officers elected were, Ralph Vincent, President, Russell Hart, Vice President, Shirley Wall, Secretary, Jean Morgan, Treas- urer. Our sponsors, Mrs. Marie Morris and Mrs. Vivian Lamb, were very capable in their guidance. With a smile and a twinkle of the eyes, they helped us iron out little wrinkles that had a way of cropping up. The first thrill of the season was the football game at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. All the seniors of the state were invited to attend the game between the University of Virginia and the George Washington University. The Memoir staff was appointed early and began working immediately. Advertisements came quickly and students were ever ready to go after more. Through cooperation the staff worked hard to produce a Memoir that will be treasured by the students for many years to come. ln a very short time we were deeply involved in the prac- tice for the senior play. Tryouts were held early and practice began! Yes, it took much work but we were pleased with the results of the comedy, When Man Plays Maiden, with Woodly Faye Bartlam and Christopher Rigby in the leading roles. Those supporting them were, Vernon LaPrade, Barbara Savedge, James Reams, Helen Short, Joy Bass, Simon Davis, Joan Taylor, Jim Foote, Earl Burchette, Glennice Carney, Gordon Holloway, Lelia Montgomery, and Phyllis Jolly. The entire class worked on various committees to make this production possible. This year as always brought thrills of football games. Gor- don Motley was captain and aided by twelve senior boys on the team. The highlight of the season was the homecoming game, played on Thanksgiving morning, with Thomas Dale High School. Woodly Faye Bartlam was crowned queen at this game and Man- chester won with a score of l9 to l3. We celebrated this victory with a dance in the gymnasium that night. Next came the Sadie Hawkins Dance, another night of fun. All li'l Abners were kept on the run. Hillbilly music and the decorations added to the Dogpatch atmosphere. Joyce Wiglesworth, Woodly Faye Bartlam, Joan Taylor, and Betty Bangle were the senior girls on the girls' basketball team. Billy Newcomb, Frank Jones, and Simon Davis were the senior boys on the boys' basketball team. Christmas time found us busy preparing for the Senior Dance. Committees were appointed, and everyone worked hard preparing for the gala event. These and other events made our school days happy and each occasion seemed more precious as we realized we were a part of it for the last time. The Juniors were hard at work too! They entertained us with a lovely prom, and we extend to them our thanks and ap- preciation for their efforts. We shall never forget the wonderful time we had in the lavender, green and white ballroom. When we measured for our caps and gowns and ordered our calling cards, we really felt like-Seniors. This made us realize that our high school days were coming to a close, and gradua- tion was not far away. The last few days were filled with many happy hours. First came the Senior Banquet. We had a delicious dinner, and ap- propriate gifts were presented to the seniors and their sponsors. On Senior Day the S. C. A. program was ours. Here we said our farewell to the faculty and students. We appeared happy and proud, but deep inside we were a bit sad as we thought of leav- ing our friends and our high school. Commencement time came and we received our diplomas and were pronounced graduates of Manchester District High School. As we leave this place that has meant so much to us, we wish to extend our thanks and appreciation to our teachers who have guided us in our studies and our pleasures. We will always strive to make them proud of this class of l95l. JOY BASS, H lSTORlAN