Onancock High School - Trident / Beacon Yearbook (Onancock, VA)

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P 1960, Continued ing the return of a certain sailor, is now happily married and is making her home on a Pacific island. Joanne Gardner, having worked as a secretary in a prominent business firm for a number of years, is now devoting her time to her family of four in Parksley, Virginia. James R. Morris, after receiving his degree at R. M. A., has become one of the best history professors at the Academy. Brice Davis and H. B. Rew, having been drafted into the army soon after graduation and having liked army life so well, are now being addressed respective¬ ly as “Captain” and “Colonel”. Bobby Lee Scott started out as a helper at the R. C. Evans Feed Corpora¬ tion. He liked it so well he is now owner of the Corporation. Vesta Evans, after becoming a regis¬ tered nurse at the N. A. Memorial Hos¬ pital, is now happily married and carrying out her professional knowledge in her home. Anna Belle James, having attended Madison College and having worked as a secretary to a prominent business man for three years, is now associated with the Traveler’s Aid Society in Cuba. Beverly Edwards, after a large wed¬ ding she planned, is now content with her two desires, a little bungalow surrounded by a white picket fence and a little girl, Margaret Elizabeth. Hettie Sue Joynes, after years of dreaming, is now living on the outskirts of Wachapreague raising little “Monks”. Jackie Truitt, having attended Beacom Business College for two years, has be¬ come a “Big-Wheel” on Wall Street. Tommy Barnes, having studied vocal at Peabody, is now singing with the Met¬ ropolitan Opera—rivaling Nelson Eddy. Bill Badger, after attending V. P. I. for two years and making his fortune as a certified Public Accountant, has gone to Russia as an ambassador. Nancy Bonniwell, after taking a busi¬ ness course, is now residing beneath the clear blue sky of Vermont with the one she loves. Jerri Kilmon, after attending Farm- ville State Teachers College for four years and teaching art for five years, has now gone to gay “Paree” to be a designer. Jeanne Gardner, after taking a busi¬ ness course at Central High School and contributing her services as a confidential secretary for five years, has turned her attention to a most interesting occupation —home-making. Hetty Rai Barnes, after going to Madison College for four years and teach¬ ing Home Economics for two years, is now a star in the opera “Carmen” at the “Met”. Virginia Brittingham, after going to Pan American Business in Richmond, now resides in South America as a prominent business woman among the gay senors and senoritas. Mary Marsh, after attending West- hampton College for one year, now has a beautiful home overlooking the Chesa¬ peake Bay where she and Jack are rais¬ ing chickens . Richard Downing, after going to R. M. A. for two years and V. P. I. for one year, is now leading an expedition to re¬ open “Piggin” (Accomack County). He believes it will soon become a famous summer resort. Thomas Mullen, after graduating from the University of Virginia, has applied his scientific mind to cancer research and is the discoverer of the long-awaited cure. Bobby Marshall, having made his for¬ tune buying and selling automobiles, is now a millionaire playboy on Fifth Avenue. Eddie Stevens, after coaching the Onancock High School baseball team for a number of years, is now catching for the “Cardinals” and holding a .363 batting average for his first major league sea¬ son. The Reverend Gerald Wheatley is holding a revival at Chesconnessex and is doing wonders in reforming the people. Virginia Taylor, having earned her “fortune” in the telephone office, is now touring the United States with her brand new husband. Calvin Perry, after attending a school of music for two years, has now taken Frank Sinatra’s place on the radio. Laura Duncan Mackie has found it necessary to lecture her little girl on “How to Keep A Man”. Peggy Cutler, the class poet of 1948, having majored in literature at Madison College, is now known as one of the world’s greatest poets.

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1960, Continued Albert Joynes, having worked at the Western Electric Company for ten years, was today elected as its youngest presi¬ dent. Nancy West, having completed a literary course at Farmville State Teach¬ ers College, has just finished her first book, which has become an overnight sensation. Barbara Middleton, having attended Beacom Business College for two years, is now a hostess for the Pan American Air¬ lines. Ethel Williams, after deciding on the medical field as her profession and after completing her eight year course, is now a world-famous pediatrician. by Ethel Williams SENIOR CLASS POEMS FACULTY Mr. Chadderdon is the head Of good old O. H. iS. And if he wasn’t principal here We’d sure be in a mess. She always told us to study hard And do the best we could. She outshines others in the field of sports. We’re sure you know Mrs. Wood. We all think that Mrs. Booth Is sweet as she can be. Just come into our Basic class And then we’re sure you’ll see. Mrs. Mason went to Madison And got a real good start. ‘Cause someone said that food would be The best way to Norman’s heart. Mrs. Pennewell is quite a dish And the boys all say she’s a dream. She always tries to control herself And we’ve never heard her scream. Mr. Hoppes is awfully clever. Speaking of brains, he’s on top. He’ll answer any questions you have Concerning Machinery or Shop. Mrs. Dodge is very smart. She really goes to town And you will always know she’s near When she lets out . . . “Quiet down!’ It really is a lot of fun To teach a senior boy. Ask Mrs. Lewis and she’ll say, ‘Oh, yes! It’s quite a joy.’ SENIORS Beverly has her future planned, She’s going to marry Marvin: He’ll really have to work quite hard To keep them both from starving. A girl in the Junior Class, we know, Is mighty sweet on Brice. He carries her books to school each day. Now don’t you think that’s nice? Bill’s a wonder, he’s a whiz, He can answer any quiz. The reason is quite plain, by golly. It’s because he came from Poly. Laura Belle is awfully sweet And far from bei ng whacky. Especially since she married Bruce And changed her name to Mackie. Richard has accomplished A task quite hard, and how! He can answer all your questions On how to milk a cow. Calvin is handsome And we all know it. We can’t describe him With the words of a poet. Vesta’s hair is always neat. She always looks quite dressy. When you see her on the street You could never call her messy. The girls all sigh And swoon with glee Whenever they See Bobby Lee. Joanne Gardner has a crush And always feels much gayer, Especially when she looks around And sees that football player. Virginia Brittingham is far from dumb And you can understand That since she is so nice to know We all think she’s grand. SL—- 4 ' 25