Virginia High School - Virginian Yearbook (Bristol, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1949 volume:

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On the other hand, we found this wholly unnecessary, since the record that they made will live in the minds of many and in this book for years to come to show what their teamwork and all-round performance must have been. Row 1: Gordon Stuart, Phil Long, Bobbv Mumpower, “Bunny Saltz, “Leech” Harrington, Kennv Worlev “Pete” Booher. Row 2: Lloyd Lilley, R. C. Blankenship, Conley Baker, Billy Allison, Don Almanv, Jack Arrants, Joe Hawkins. Row 3: “Sonny” Jones, Boyce Goodman, Lee Brantley, Herman Baker, Danny Joe Long, Bobby Jordon, Marvin Cross. Row 4: Bobby Stuart, Earl Townsend, Jack Barker, A. D. Harrison, Dick Peters, Dewey Bowers, Phil Stauber. Row 5: Ed Morton, Billy Hutton, Howard Hagy, Roy Trivett. Each victory of the Bearcats in this great year took them a step closer to the City, District, and Regional Championships. Behind every winning team there is a coaching staff gifted at putting spirit, teamwork, con- fidence and drive into a number of individuals, moulding them into the winning team they are. The Bearcats were no exception; they possessed such a coaching staff. To our championship team and to the staff who coached them to victory, we sincerely dedi- cate this 1949 Virginian. Coaches Hugh David, Louis Kovacs, Homer “Tigf.” Harris, Bill Powers The Book Begins Many steps have been taken in reaching the goal of placing this book in your hands. Mere is represented the toil, pleasure, and events of the past school year. Since the students are the school, we have endeavored, through the year, to preserve their daily life photographically, for years to come. In recognition of those who made this possible, we extend sincere appreciation to: Our printer, Mr. F. Blair Preston ancl The King Printing Company; Our engraver, The Lynchburg Engraving Company; Our photographer, Mr. Warren Willard; Our sponsors. Miss Etta Hillman and Miss Sue Hundley; Mr. Herbert Riordon, who made the bas-relief photograph of the school in the opening section; and The businesses of Bristol, whose contributions made this book possible. Table of Contents ADMINISTRATION ☆ CLASSES ☆ ORGAN IZ ATIONS ☆ ATHLETICS ☆ FEATURES ☆ Published by the Senior Class of Virginia High School, Bristol, Virginia Vv V t c sS sS 4St ' ' 1 ’ 1 v r‘- TpSw 1 Tiv«5- Gr� A ' °‘ v JOSEPH B. VAN PELT, Our Superintendent “Smiling always with a never fading serenity of countenance, and flourishing in an immortal youth.” OUR GUIDES Incorporated in the pages of this yearbook are portrayals of characters and activities which are a manifestation of democracy as a way of life. Organizations, cooperation, sportsmanship, enthusiasm, business activities, patience, personal sac- rifice and loyalty have all had a tremendous part in the success of this project. Use this splendid book as a constant reminder of the many opportunities in our public schools and in our country. May it be for you — for the immediate future — a challenge for good citizenship; serving yourself and your nation. In the days that are ahead, as you turn the pages of this beautiful annual, reminiscent of high school days, may you be stimulated to “seek the way of honor; the light of truth, and the will to work for men.” Jos. B. Van Pelt, Superintendent Mrs. A. }. Eaton, Our Assistant Principal THROUGH 1949 To the Seniors of 1949, I want to extend my congratulations. In the years to come, may you look back on your stay at Virginia High School with pleasure, and I sincerely hope your stay here has been very profitable in preparing you for your life’s work. My best wishes go with you in what- ever your endeavor may be, and may you remem- ber some of the teachings the faculty and I have tried to pass on to you. To the Underclassmen, I wish to see every one of you back again next year to continue your studies. It is most important that you do your best in preparing yourselves for future life, and I hope you will take every opportunity to help accomplish this. The faculty and I are here to help you with your problems. Please call on us; we are always willing to help. T. T. IIammack, Principal Mrs. A. J. Eaton was a graduate ot our own Virginia High School. The next road she took on the way to her education led to the State Teachers College at Farmville, Virginia; thence to the University of Virginia at Charlottesville. She returned to Bristol and received her B. S. degree from King College. Mrs. Eaton began her teaching career at Men dota, where she remained one year. There she taught Latin and algebra, with some primary work. She again returned to Bristol, teaching the seventh grade at Washington School for two years. Our assistant principal was transferred to Vir- ginia High School when the building was new. She has remained in that capacity for a number of years, teaching mathematics and social studies. Languages and Speech Departments Left to right: Miss Sue Hundley, Miss Mozelle Porter, Mrs. W. W. Fillinger, Mrs. Annis Bing- ham, Miss Phyllis Cassell. Miss Emma Good, Miss Virginia Thomas, Miss Evelyn McClellan. Not in picture: Miss Leone Cooper, Librarian. History and Social Studies Left to right: Mrs. Annis Bingham, Miss Emily Gilmer, Mrs. Rosa M. Baldwin, Miss Warren Blackard. Mathematics and Science Departments Left to right: Mrs. A. }. Eaton, Mrs. L. B. Boatright, Miss Etta Hillman, Mrs. Edith DeBusk, Mrs. Lorraine Guinn, Miss Emma Smith. Not in picture: Mr. William Powers. Vocational Department Lett to right: Mr. I. B. Moore, Mr. Robert Dugger, Mrs. Frances Boyd, Mrs. Mildred Creger, Miss Mary Ankeney, Aliss Martha Baxter, Mrs. Helen Furlow. Music Department Left to right: Mr. Y. W. Van Sickle. Miss Edith Lockett, Miss Eleanor Curtin, Mr. R. E. Krciner. Not pictured: Mrs. W. W. Van Sickle. Physical Education and Driver Training Department Lett to right : Mr. Louis Kovacs, Mr. Homer Harris, Miss Mar) Harrison, Mr. T. J. Countiss, Mr. Bill Powers. Seventh Grade Teachers Left to right: Mrs. Ted Francis, Miss Katherine Hogge, Miss Mary Ann McKee, Miss Doris Neal, Miss Louise Brewer, Mrs. Mary Ann Kiser. Personnel Department Left to right : Miss Betty Davis, Mrs. Ralph Whitaker, Mrs. King Gaut. Not pictured: Mrs. Rob- ert Kistner, Jr. .. ' ■■■ � � «. -V- ' , taa� itt. .............. OUR CLASS SPONSORS Left to right: Miss Porter, Mrs. Baldwin, Miss Hillman, Miss Cassell, Mrs. Francis, Miss McClellan, Miss Thomas. The sponsors of the classes, through their capable guidance and leadership, bring to the lime- light of the school some of our most worthwhile features. In most instances the classes receive the credit for a commendable performance which belongs to our ever-striving sponsors. It can justly be said that the class sponsors are the foundation of an organized student body. ' Phe class at Virginia High School is the one thing to which every student can belong, and it seems that every student feels an inward pride for his class, resulting from the guidance of his sponsor. Aside from planning periodical meetings, there are numerous behind-the-scene duties. The sponsors of the lower grades lay the cornerstone of our Junior and Senior classes. They guide, di- rect, and play a large part in creating and bringing out fine qualities of students in their progres- sion toward leading upper-classmen; they doubtless form the tap root of good classes, so if there is a drive, a program, or a project being carried on by the lower-classmen, you may be sure that such interested persons as Miss Porter, Mrs. Baldwin, Miss Thomas or Miss Cassell are behind it. In mentioning a few responsibilities of our Junior Sponsor, Miss McClellan, and our Senior Sponsor, Miss Hillman, we think of their faithfulness in sponsoring the annual plays, in seeing that every senior gets his invitations, cards, caps and gowns, his Washing ton trip, and innumerable other activities which make up a sponsor’s life. Se nior CL ass Gordon Stuart Phil Long Mary J. Baker John Harrington Lloyd Lilley Left to right President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sergeant-at-Arms Fred Ackerman “Frit z” Kathleen Akard “Kitty” Harold Almany “Bucky” Jack E. Arrants “Jackson” Conley Baker i i o Smoe Mary Jane Baker “Janie” Carl Baldwin “Static” Virginia Baldwin u r yy Jenny Anna Jean Ball “Fiend” Margaret Barker “Penny” S E N I O R S Bettina Bass rj i • y? I in cl Carlos Bellamy “ Sherlock ” Kenneth W. Blaylock “Ken” Kitty Lee Burnette “ Smiley’ ’ Ciiarmie Louise Cadle Willa Cain “Sugar” Fred Carr, Jr. “ Cedric ” John Cass “ Johnny ” Robert Cass “Bob” Malcolm Cocke “Ginger” Evelyn Bernice Cowan “Dompy Harry Lee Cowan y y Scrooge Marvin Frank Cross “Gramps Ruth Crowe “Ruthie” Anne Eades “Annie Evelyn Emmert “Cedric WlLETAM S. E “Swadly RWIN Mary Alice Ferguson U 77 7 7 r erggy Lawrence Franklin “Larry Patricia Ganna way “Pat SENIORS Milicent Kay Gardner “ Millie ” Frances Gobble an • yy iiannie Ruth M. Grasham “Ruthie” Elizabeth Harrison Gray “Dim py” Bettie Hardin ‘Jo” Joseph Fletcher Harkrader “Joe Johnny Harrington “Leech” Jean Harris “ Carolina Belle ” Joseph Thomas Hawkins u t yy Joe W AND A L. Hu .LARD “Butch” O R S S E N I Freida Hilton “Freedie” Vivian Hines “Sweet sic Marilyn B. Hudson “Rod Betty Huntsman “ Hunchman Rachel Hurt “Ray Billy J. Hettton “Bill Minnie Hyler “EfEe y y Clarence Vernon Jessee, J R “ Doonie Charles Jones an yy Sonny Fay Kent “Shorty SENIORS Joann Kingsolver ” Karl Kreiner “Shutter Bug ” Virginia LeSueur “ Stinky ” James E. Lewis “Jimmy” Lloyd Lilley “Slop” Lucille Linnen “Bush” Georgia Livingston a T yy Joy Paul Lloyd “Worm” Phil Long “Si” Sibyl Eloise McCulloch “Slim” Herbert Miller ‘Jackie Peggy Miller “Peg” Johnny Morton “Moit” Norma Mumpower “Polly Chester Mumpower “Mump Robert A. Nebesar “Neb Katherine Noblitt “Kaeky Elmer Opengari “Elmo Stella Marie Pendergrass “Red Jeanette Pruett “Sparkle SENIORS Kenneth Rankin CCT7- yy Kenny June Reuninc, “Wren y y Loretta Rogers “Bootsic” Douglas Saui, “Doug” Betty A. Sawyer “Betsy” Alma Ruth Shaw “Ritchie” Ruth Jeanette Smeltzer “ Tootsie ” E. G. Smith “Eagle” Logene Smith “Hygiene” Ray Stigall “Steegal” SENIORS Hi Alexander Gordon Stuart, III “Gordon ' ’ Mary Stuart “ Black Arrow” Mary Gordon Stuart 1 1 O • yy Soogie Shirley Sturgill “Jean” Jean Talbert “Butch” David Thomas “Dave” Sally Tilley “Sal yy Dorothy Jean Tipton u Dot ” Louise Trivette “Lulu” Gordon Underwood “Flash” SENIORS Doris Wade “Miss America ” Irene Walden “Dink” Jack Preston Weikel “Wiggle Barbara Jean Wheeler “Bob Betty Whitmore “Bet Sylvia Williams “Shorty NOT PICTURED R. C. Blankenship “R Emory Estes Hicks “Henry Betty Nell Logan “Basil Nattlea Blaylock “Not Bill Holloway “Sweet William Robert E. Rutter Rudder Charles William Booher “Pete Gene Kent “Skeeter Erwin Saltz “Bunny Jimmy Brock “Brock Gene Lawson “Smiley Amos M. Sh ankle “Andy William R. Dunn, Jr. “Bill Betty Little “Beetle B illie Bernice White “Willie S E N I O R S SENIORS ' ACTIVITIES AND HONORS Fred Ackerman— Sophomore Class President; Boys’ Hi-Y 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Beta Club 4; Physics Club Vice-President 4; S. C. A. Treasurer 4; Little Vir- ginia n Circulation Manager 4; Class Prophet. Kathleen Akard— Dramatic Club 4; Cheerleader 4; Foundation Reporter 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Monogram Club Sweetheart 4. PIaroed At, many — Band 2, 3, Sergeant and Librarian 4; All State Concert Band 2, 3, 4: Junior Orchestra Director 3. Jack E. Arrants— Dramatic Club 3, President 4; Boys’ Monogram Club 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Vice-President 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, President 4; Sophomore Class Treasurer 2; Track 3, 4; Baseball 2, 4; Civitan Club 4; Little Virginian Joke Editor 4. Conley Baker — Dramatic Club 4, 3; Bovs’ Monogram Club 4, 3; Bovs’ Hi-Y 3, 4, 3, Chaplain 4; Football 4, 3; Track 4, 5; S. C. A. Committee Chairman 3; Little Virginian, Business Manager 4; Senior Class President 4; Foundation Club Sweetheart 4: Beta Club 4. Mary Jane Baker — Cheerleader 4; Senior Y-Teens 3; Girls’ Hi-Y 4; Boys’ Civitan Club Secretary 4; Dra- matic Club 4; Glee Club 3, Treasurer 4; S. C. A. Room Representative 4; Senior Class Secretary 4; Girls’ Basketball 4; Little Virginian Sports Editor 4. Carl Baldwin— S. C. A. Virginia Baldwin— Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Virginian Staff Typist 4. Anna Jean Ball — Home Economics Reporter and Dis- trict Treasurer 4; Girls’ Hi-Y 3, Vice-President 4; Girls’ Monogram Club 3, 4; Trench Club 3, 4; Girls’ Basketball 3, 4. M argaret B rker— Virginian Typist 4; Home Eco- nomics Club Secretary 4; Junior Y-Teens Secretary 2; Senior Y-Teens 4; Little Virginian Typist 4; Glee Club Reporter 3, 4. Bettina Bass— Beta Club 2, 3, 4; S. C. A. Room Rep- resentative 3, President 4; Cheerleader 4; Dramatic Club 4; Glee Club 3; Boys’ Hi-Y Sweetheart 4; Foundation Club 3, 4; Basketball Varsity 2, 3; Latin Club 2, 3; Junior Class Treasurer 3; Little Virginian Assistant Editor 3, Feature Editor 4; Delegate to Girls’ State 3; Giftorian; Steering Committee 4. Carlos Bellamy— Virginian Art Editor 4; Little Vir- ginian Art Editor 4. R. C. Blankenship— Football 2, 3, 4, 5; Basketball 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; Civitan Club 3, 4, 5, Vice-President 4; Dramatic Club 4, 5; Boys’ Monogram Club 3, 4, 5, Vice-President 4; Baseball 3, 4; Track 3. Kenneth W. Blaylock— Beta Club 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; Band Secretary 2, Corporal 3, 4; Boys’ Hi-Y 4; Virginian Staff Assistant Business Manager 4; Glee Club 4; Physics Club 4; Latin Club 2; S. C. A. 2; Boys’ State Mayor and Party Leader 3; Student Rotarian 4; Class Historian; Red Cross Treasurer 3. Nattlea Blaylock— S. C. A. Charles William Booher— Dramatic Club 3, 4, 3; Football 2, 3, 4, 5; Civitan Club 3, 4, 5; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4, 5, Treasurer 3, Sergeant-at-Arms 4; Girls’ Hi-Y Sweetheart 4; Safety Patrol 3, 4, 5, Lieu- tenant 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Basketball Manager 4, 5. Jimmy Brock— Sophomore Class Secretary; Glee Club 3; Bovs’ Hi-Y 3, Treasurer 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Bas- ketball 2. Kitty Lee Burnette— Senior Y-Teens 3, Treasurer 4; Band 2, 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Girls’ Basketball 2; Junior Y-Teens 2. Charmie Louise Cadle— Basketball 2, 3; Red Cross Treasurer 4; Little Virginian Typist 4. Willa Cain— Home Economics Club Vice-President 3; Glee Club 3; D. O. Club 4. Fred Carr, Jr —V eteran. John Cass— Key Club 2, 3, 4; Winner Boys’ Speech Medal 3; Winner District Seven Championship Boys’ Public Speaking 3; Little Virginian Art Editor 3; S. C. A. Vice-President 4; Virginian Editor-in- Chicf 4; Beta Club 4; Student Rotarian 4; Steering Committee 4; Class Poet 4. Robert Cass— Beta Club 4; Virginian Assistant Editor 4; Key Club 3, 4; S. C. A. 3, 4. Malcolm Cocke— Glee Club 3, 4; Senior Y-Teens Sweetheart 4; Virginian Art Editor 4; Spanish Club 2. Evelyn Bernice Cowan— F. II. A. 2, 3; D. O. Club 4. Harry Lee Cowan — Cheerleader 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Kev Club 4; French Club 3, 4; Band 2; Latin Club 2. Marvin Frank Cross— Football 4; French Club 3; Baseball 3. Ruth Crowe— S. C. A. William R. Dunn, Jr. — S. C. A. Anne Eads— Glee Club 3; Home Economics Club 2; D. O. Club 4. Evelyn Emmert — Senior Y-Teens 4; F. H. A. Secre- tary 3. William S. Erwin— Cheerleader 4; Beta Club 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Key Club 3, Vice-President 4; Delegate to Boys’ State 3; French Club 3, 4; Glee Club Sec- retary 4; Latin Club 2; Little Virginian Joke Ed- itor 4. SENIORS’ ACTIVITIES AND HONORS Mary Alice Ferguson— Y-Teens Vice-President 2; Foundation Club 4; Language Club 2; S. C. A. Pro- gram Committee 4. Lawrence Franklin— S. C. A. Patricia Gannaway— Senior Y-Teens 3, President 4; Library Club 2, 3; Basketball 3. Mii.icent Kay Gardner— Band 2, 3; Foundation Club 3, 4; Physics Club Secretary 4; French Club 3. Frances Gobble— Spanish Club 4; Library Club 2; Latin Club 2; Y-Teens Treasurer 2; Glee Club 4. Ruth M. Grasham— Senior Y-Teens 3, 4; Girls’ Mono- gram Club 4; Glee Club 4; French Club 3, 4; Bas- ketball 2, 3, 4; Volley Ball 2, 3, 4. Elizabeth Harrison Gray— Library Club 2, 3, Treas- urer 4; D. O. Club 3, Secretary 4; Beta Club 4; Home Economics Club 2; S. C. A. Bettie Hardin— Senior Y-Teens 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Home Economics Club 4; Little Virginian Art Ed- itor 4; Virginian Art Editor 4; S. C. A. 4; Basket ball 2, 3; Senior Class Musician 4. Joseph Fletcher Harkrader— Little Virginian Typist 4; S. C. A. Reporter 4; Room Representative 2; Red Cross Room Representative 4. Johnny Harrington— Dramatic Club 3, President 4; Football 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Boys’ Hi-Y 2, 3, Ser- geant-at-Arms 4; Boys’ Monogram Club Vice-Presi- dent 4. Jean Harris— Foundation Club 4; Glee Club 4; S. C. A. Room Representative 4; Basketball 4. Joseph Thomas Hawkins— Football 5; Dramatic Club 4, 5; Basketball 4, 5; Boys’ Hi-Y 4, 5; Physics Club Treasurer 4, President 5; Boys’ Monogram Club 4, 5; Track 4; S. C. A. 5; Spanish Club 5. Emory Hicks— Latin Club 2, 3; Football 3, 4; French Club 4. Wanda Hillard — F. H. A. 3, 4. Freida Hilton— Glee Club 2, 3; D. O. Club Reporter and District Reporter 4. Vivian Hines— Beta Club 3, Secretary 4; Foundation Club 3, Secretary 4; Dramatic Club 4; S. C. A. Committee Chairman 4; Little Virginian Make-Up Editor 4; Red Cross Council 4; Spanish Club Prcsi dent 4. Bill Holloway— D. O. Club 4; Football 2, 3. Marilyn B. Hudson— Band 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Little Virginian Society Editor 3. Betty Huntsman— Cheerleader 3, 4; Foundation Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3; Dramatic Club 3, Secretary 4; Miss Virginia High 2; Majorette 2; Spanish Club Vice-President 4; Little Virginian Reporter 2, Cir- culation 3, Business Manager 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Steering Committee 4. Rachel Hurt— Beta Club 4; Junior Y-Teens President 2; Latin Club 2; French Club 3, 4. Billy J. Hutton— Football 4; Basketball Junior Var- sity 3. Minnie Hyler— Senior Y-Teens 4; S. C. A. Clarence Vernon Jessee, Jr.— Basketball 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Red Cross Representative 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4. Charles Jones— Dramatic Club 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Monogram Club 4; French Club 2. Fay Kent— F. II. A. Treasurer 3; Senior Y-Teens 4; S. C. A. Gene Kent— Librarv Club 3; D. O. Club 4; S. C. A. 2, 3. Joann Kingsolver— Girls’ Hi-Y 2, 3, President 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Little Virginian 2, 3, Society Editor 4; S. C. A. Social Committee Chairman 4; Red Cross Secretary 4; Basketball 2, 3; Latin Club 2; Home Economics Club Treasurer 4. Kari. Kreiner— Dramatic Club 3, 4; Virginian Snap- shot Editor 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Little Virginian Snapshot Editor 3, 4; Key Club 4; Red Cross Council 3. Gene Lawson— Little Virginian Art Editor 3; Safety Patrol First Lieutenant 3, Captain 4. Virginia LeSueur — Cheerleader 4; Little Virginian So- ciety Editor 2, 3, Editor 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Dra- matic Club 3, 4; Foundation Club 2, 3, 4, Treas- urer 3; Basketball Varsity 3; Latin Club 2; S. C. A. Secretary 2; Girls’ State Supreme Court Justice 3; Typical Freshman; French Club 3, 4, Secretary 3. James E. Lewis— D. O. Club 4; S. C. A. Lloyd Lilley— Football 4; Sophomore Class Scrgcant- at-Arms 2; Senior Class Sergeant-at-Arms 4; Dra- matic Club 4; Civitan Club 4; Boys’ Monogram Club 4. Lucille Linnen— Home Economics Club 2, 3; D. O. Club 4. Betty Little— Library Club Treasurer 3; S. C. A. Georgia Livingston— S. C. A. Paul Lloyd— Latin Club 3, 4; S. C. A. Betty Logan— Junior Y-Teens Treasurer 2; Senior Y- Teens 3. Phil Long— Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Boys’ Monogram Club 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Civi- tan Club 2, Treasurer 3, President 4; S. C. A. 2, Treasurer 3; Dramatic Club 3, Vice-President 4; Glee Club 3, Vice-President 4; Girls’ Hi-Y Sweet- heart 3; Athletic Council Representative 3, 4; Junior Class Sergeant-at-Arms; Senior Class Vice-President. SENIORS’ ACTIVITIES AND HONORS Sibyl Eloise McCulloch— Dramatic Club 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Y-Teens 3, 4; Junior Y-Teens 2; Library Club 2, Reporter 3, President 4; Red Cross Council President 4; Latin Club 2; Home Eco- nomics Club President 4; Virginian Staff Literary Editor 4; Winner Girls’ Speech Medal 3. Herbert Miller — S. C. A. Pi LGGY Mili .er— Senior Y-Teens 2, 3. 4. Johnny Morton— Football 2, 3; Beta Club Sergeant- at-Arms 3, 4. Chester Mumpower — Civitan Club 2, 3, Chaplain 4; Football 2, 3, 4, 5; Library Club 2, 3; Boys’ Mono- gram Club 3, 4, 5. N ORMA Mu mpower— Senior Y-Teens 2, 3; Band 2, 3; D. O. Club 4. Robert A. Nebesar — Latin Club 2, 3; Beta Club, 2, 3, 4; Physics Club 4; Little Virginian Staff 4. Katherine Noblitt— Senior Y-Teens 3, Secretary 4; French Club 3; Virginian Typist 4; Little Virginian Typist 4; S. C. A. 4. Elmer Opengari— S. C. A. 3, 4; Civitan Club 4; Bas- ketball 4. Stella Marie Pendergrass— Home Economics Club 3, 4. Jeanette Pruett— Foundation Club 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4; Glee Club 2, 3, President 4; Junior Class Secretary 3; Little Virginian Feature Editor 4; Virginian Business Manager 4. Kenneth Rankin — F. F. A. 2; S. C. A. 3, 4; D. O. Club 4. June Reuning— Foundation Club 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, Secre- tary 4; French Club 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Virginian Staff Assistant Business Manager 4; Little Virginian Reporter 2, Feature Editor 3, Associate Editor 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Basketball 3. Loretta Rogers— Miss Virginia High 3; Beta Club 3, Vice-President 4; Foundation Club 3, Treasurer 4; French Club 3, 4; Red Cross Secretary 3, City President 4; Key Club Sweetheart 3; Virginian Staff Society Editor 4; Little Virginian Business Manager 4. Robert E. Rutter — Library Club 4; S. C. A. Erwin Saltz— Civitan Club 3, Sergeant-at-Arms 4; Boys’ Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, Treasurer 4; Football 2, 3, Captain 4; Basketball 2, 3, Captain 4: Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Class President; Junior Class President. Douglas Saul— D. O. Club 3, President 4. Betty A. Sawyer— Latin Club 2; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2, 3. Amos M. Siiankle— Veteran. Alma Ruth Siiaw— Senior Y-Teens 3; D. O. Club 4. Ruth Jeanette Smeltzer— Basketball 2, 3, 4, Captain 3; Girls’ Monogram Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3; Soft- ball 2, 3, 4, Captain 2, 3. E. G. Smith— Glee Club 3; Band 2, 3. Logene Smith— Senior Y-Teens 2, 3; Little Virginian 2, 3, 4, Feature Editor 3, Society Editor 4; S. C. A. 2, 3; Dramatic Club 4; Virginian Staff 4. Ray Stigall— Band Sergeant 2, 3, Lieutenant 4; S. C. A. 4. Alexander Gordon Stuart, III — Junior Civitan 2, 3, 4, 3; Boys’ Monogram Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Dramatic Club 3, 4, 5; French Club 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4, 5; 5. C. A. Treasurer 3, Secretary 4; Class Officer 2, 3, 4, 5; Class Historian 4; Little Virginian Sports Editor 4; Boys’ State 3; Track 2, 3, 5; Football 4, 5, Co-Captain 4. Mary Stuart— Girls’ ITi-Y 3, Treasurer 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4, Librarian 3; Band 2, 3; Spanish Club 4; Little Virginian Reporter 2, 3, As- sociate Editor 4. Mary Gordon Stuart — Foundation Club 3, Vice- President 4; Spanish Club 4. Shirley Sturgill— Home Economics Club 2. Jean Talbert— D. O. Club 4. David Thomas— French Club 3, 4; Boys’ Monogram Club 4; Football 3, 4. Sally Tilley— S. C. A. Dorothy Jean Tipton— Senior Y-Teens 2, Treasurer 3, Reporter 4; Library Club 2, 3; Girls’ Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4. Louise Trivette— S. C. A. Gordon Underwood — Cheerleader 3, Head Cheer- leader 4; Glee Club 3, 4. Doris Wade — Senior Y-Teens 4; Junior Y-Teens 2; Glee Club 4; Little Virginian Typist 4. Irene Walden — Library Club 3; Senior Y-Teens 3, Vice-President 4; Majorette 4; S. C. A. Represent- ative 4. Jack Preston Weikle— Dramatic Club 3, 4; Red Cross Council 3; Civitan Club 3, Chaplain 4, Represent- ative 4; French Club 3, Treasurer 4; Glee Club Li- brarian 4; Cheerleader 4; S. C. A. Representative 4; Boys’ State 4; Winner Boys’ Prose Reading District Oratorical Contest 3; Student Rotarian 4. Barbara Jean Wheeler— Senior Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Monogram Club 3, 4; Beta Club 4; Little Virginian Typist 4. Billie Bernice White— Glee Club 2, 3; Home Eco- nomics Club 2; Senior Y-Teens 2. Betty Whitmore— Y-Teens 3; Language Club 3; Latin Club 4; Monogram Club Secretary 3, Vice- President 4; Foundation Club 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 2, 3, 4. Sylvia Williams— Home Economics Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4. Left to right Meryl Owens Buddy Holloway Claude Rigole Spruill Forbush Bobby Mason President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sgt.-at-Arms JUNIOR CLASS First tow : Hubert Oliver, Rita Witten, Virginia Shepherd, Alice Ferrell, Sue Kavlor, Hazel Lambert, Gladys Cross. Second row: Billy Jackson, Betty Green, Evelyn Bryant, Bonnie Ball, Betty Lou Helms. Third row: Robert Morton, Roland Countiss, Kenny Worley, Jack Dunlap, Bobby Mason, Paul Parker. SopL o more Clan Off l veers Left to right Billy Allison President 1 1 krai an Baker Vice-President Joe Long Secretary Jack Barker Treasurer Eula Groseclose Reporter Boyce Goodman Sgt.-at-Anns Donald Green S.C.A Representative William Allen Fay Arrants Ferry Bacon Jack Barker Betty Barrett Jean Bumgardner Marjorie Bays Betty Bell Lee Brantley Barbara Carrier Evelyn Carrier Nancy Chambers David Coffey Nancy Cole Betty Conley Peggy Dams Betty Graham Marilyn Hecht Jimmy Helms Peggy Hicks Norma Graham Donald Green Barbara Gunning Mary Jane Harkins Leland Hodges Clara Belle Houser Ellen Kennedy Shirley Lawson SOPHOMORES Frances Leonard Margaret Leonard Patsy Lilley Bobby Logan Marie McCroskey Margaret McNeer Fay Maden Sylvia Mettatal Toe Minor Frances Patrick Avilda Peters Ann Poindexter Lyman Reynolds Alice Rouse Johnny Rltsii Edward Sanders Peggy Sapp Darleen Scott Myra Selfe Tommie Sheffield Billy Shuttle Richard Sparks Mary Jo Ann Stapp Marie Starke Phil Stauber Charles Stewart Patsy Sutton Eloise Swan I tl SOPHOMORES w arren Vance, Jr. Patricia Van Hoy Rachel Webster Robert Williams Jappa Lee Wolfe Phyllis Wright SOPHOMORE ROSTER WILLIAM ALLEN BILL ALLISON DON ALMANY FAYE ARRANTS PERRY BACON HERMAN BAKER DELORES BARKER JACK BARKER JEANETTE BARKER BETTY BARRETT JEAN BAUMGARDNER MARJORIE BAYS BETTY BELL MARIE BEVINS WANDA BIVENS RUBY BLANKENSHIP ROBERT BOWERS LEE BRANTLEY EDWARD BUCHANAN FRANCES CALDWELL BARBARA CARRIER EVELYN CARRIER GERALDINE CASH NANCY CHAMBERS JEAN CLARK DAVID COFFEY NANCY COLE BETTY CONLEY SHIRLEY COX PEGGY DAVIS DAVID EDEN SHIRLEY ELKINS BOYCE GOODMAN BETTY GRAHAM NORMA GRAHAM DONALD GREEN LOWELL GREEN EULA GROSECLOSE BARBARA GUNNING MARY HARKINS JEAN HARRIS MARILYN IIECHT JIMMY HELMS SHIRLEY HENSLEY RUTH HERNDON PEGGY HICKS LELAND HODGES CLARA BELLE HOUSER BOB HURLEY BOBBY HUTTON BETTY LOU JAMES GARY LYNN JESSEE BETTY JOHNSON RUTH JOHNSON EVELYN JORDON BOB JORDON ELLEN KENNEDY SHIRLEY LAWSON FRANCES LEONARD MARGARET LEONARD ROBERT LEONARD RUTH LEONARD PATSY LILLEY BOBBY LOGAN JOE LONG JIMMY LUCHINI MARIE McCROSKEY bill McKenzie MARGARET McNEER FAY MADEN ELSIE MAINE BOBBY MEADE SYLVIA METTATAL BOBBY MILLSAPS JOE MINOR ROY MITCHELL LINDY MUMPOWER MARGARET MUSSEL WHITE LUCILLE NEAL FRANCES PATRICK AVILDA PETERS ANN POINDEXTER LYMAN REYNOLDS ALICE ROUSE PAUL ROWE JOHNNY RUSH EDWARD SANDERS PEGGY SAPP DARLEEN SCOTT MYRA SELFF, JOHN SENEKER DOUGLAS SHEAFF TOMMIE SHEFFIELD JIMMY SHEPHERD BILLY SHUTTLE RICHARD SPARKS MARY JO ANN STAPP MARIE STARKE PHIL STAUBER CHARLES STEWART ROY STIGALL MARY JANE STOOTS PATSY SUTTON ELOISE SWAN EARL TOWNSEND WARREN VANCE, JR. PATRICIA VAN HOY WILLA MAE WAMPLER RACHEL WEBSTER LORETTA WEST JANICE WHITE OAKLEY WILLIAMS ROBERT WILLIAMS JAPPA LEE WOLFE SOPHOMORES Left to right Bobby Stuart President Dick Peters Vice President Jane Holmes Secretary Dickie Sharrett (not in picture) r t reasure r Anna Lou Hurt Reporter i J FRESHMEN First row: Glenna Hilton, Betty Goodman, Peggy Sutton, Betty Poore, Ann Huffman, Shirley Buttcrworth, Mary Kellar, Lo- retta Booher, Billie Roberts. Second row: Jimmy Thompson, Sam Wright, Mary Ruth Brewer, Joann Fortner, Bar- bara Gardner, Norma Bord- wine, Margaret Pippin. Third row : Anna Trinkle, Wilma Rankin, Anna Lee McCracken, Frances Cross, Joe Rutherford, Howard Lee, Billy Vance, Douglas Lane, Waldo Keister, Richard Cart right, George Blaylock. Fourth row: Bobby Stuart, Don- ald Moore, Bobby Jessie, Ever- ette Flick, Norman White, Dickie Sharrett, Benny Mil- horn, Elvin Richards, Buddy Williams. First row: Delores Hartsock, Elizabeth Young, Thelma Ri- gole, Hugh McBerry, R. C. Nelson. Second row: Barbara Hudson, Rose Barlow, Mary A. Davis, A. D. Harrison, Bob McKenzie. Thi rd row: Ann Worley, Ruth Houser, Helen Roberts, Gor- don Stevens, Charles Sharrett, Ifob Johnson, Tonunv Hardin, Howard Coffey, Byron Mac- Kenzie. FRESHMEN First row: Dick Peters, Richard Martin, Anna Lou Hurt, Judy Morris, Daryl Griffin, Faye Brindle, Shirley Harvey, Paul- ine Chapman. Second row: Paul Fleenor, Bud- dy Ilayton, Gene Hutton, Jack Glover, Sammy Marnev, Jimmy Gose, Bobby Nash, Alan Ruth- erford, Don Smith. Third row : Ann Owens, Champe Summerson, Mary Wampler, Shirley Pruett, Mary Stant, William Marshall, Norman White, Don White, Ted Mar- tin, Franklin Cross, Jimmy Bray, Miss Blaekard. First row: Anna Ruth Davidson, Jane Holmes, Veda Hensley. Second row: Jimmy Walling, Don Keyt, Ernest Draper, Ed Morton. Third row: Donald Preston, Ros- etta Nave, Betty Lowe, Caro- lyn Cocke, Julia Calhoun, Helen Dutton. Fourth row: Wayne Brown, David Campbell, Bobby God- sey, Jimmy Goode, Walter Hamilton, Betty Haynes, Peggy Rowe, Mary Elizabeth Seneker. SUB FRESHMEN First row: Charles Rutherford, Betty Walden, Valen Miller, Lester Moretz, Jo Ann Estep, Gerald Graham, Vann Thomas. Second row: Peggy Hudson, Billie Gene Carter, Mae Perrin Kennedy, Loretta McDevitt, Nellie Sigmon, Kathryn Baker, Mary Lynn Graybeal, Lyle Mc- Guigan, Sylvia Francis. Third row: Dorothy Quales, Mona Hodgson, I’eggv Maiden, Eleanor Trivette, Dottie Mor- ton, Helen Moore, Betty Jo Brady, Mary Jane Leonard, Howard Spangler, Nancy John- son, Jack White. Fourth row: Margaret W right, Jack Farmer, James Garrett, Zobedia Hamilton, Kay Mc- Donald, Raymond Thomas, Pauline Rush, Billy Warren. First row: Peggy Greene, Jo Ann Stump, Virginia Moretz, Stooky Crockett, Gene Brown- ing, Jimmy Jones, Bobby Davis, Joe Mumpower, Emma Jean Leonard, Janis Cowan, Nancy Easterly. Second row: Naomi Booher, Shirley Mullins, Belva June Johnson, Jane Parrish, Ann Holloway, Joe Goodman, Edith Gobble, Barbara Feathers, Phyl- lis Leonard, Shirley Lane, Ann Warren, Jeweleen Talbert. Third row: Billy Jean Isenhour, Bill Begley, Norman McMur- ray, Sylvester Blevins, Bill Gross, Don Hopson, Woody Kent, Shirley Ann Lee, Patsy Keesling, Peggy Hurley, Lula Mae Shelton. First row: Peggy IHccnor, Jane Phillips, Elizabeth Nidiffer, Mary Ann Bivens, Shirley Rog- ers, Janie Booher, Bob Carrier, Delores Hager. Second row: Estelle Brewer, Charles Barker, Billy Stoots, Kenneth Keesee, Bobby Mee- gan, E. W. Hutton, Billy Eades, Larrv Haynes, Gene Malcolm. Third row: Bob Criffin, Douglas Terry, Kate Bryan, Mary Jane Dishner, Betty Limburg, Joann Keesee. SUB- Seated: Donald Buchanan, Jim- my Carlson, Harold Wilson, Kenneth Phillips, Silas Van Hoy, Ralph Clark, Jack Moore, Jerry Cassell, Jimmy Williams. First row: Jim Morton, Shirley Barb, Rosella Mann, June South, Joan Kilgore, Jo Ann Cox, Betty King, Joan Whit- aker, Nancy Venable, Eddie Slagle. Second row: Johnny Pruett. Slnrlev Pruett, Charlene Snod- grass, Jane Burnette, Jean Cadle, Barbara Countiss, Elaine Kelly, Barbara Deans, Peggv Woods. Third row: Randall Hicks, Ho- mer Cox, Noah Key, Billy Opengari, John Ball, Bobby Almany, Howard Ilagv, Joe Morton, Ralph Mumpower, Peggy Blaylock, Dorothv White. First row: Ramona Roberts, Elizabeth Baumgardner, Jua- nita Worley, Bettv Leonard. Nancy Rice, Marie Davis, Roy Trivett, Janie Carrier, Martha Trivett. Second row: Barbara Young, Betty Fuller, Fern Sturgill, Juanita Campbell, Virginia Frye, Mary Jane Harris, Ann Williams, Lois Burnette, Lois Addison, Bobby Harris, Johnnv W orrell. Third row: Sue Settle, Shirlcx Hudson, Peggy Linncn, Arvil Watkins, Howard Jackson, Lawrence Whicker, James Humphrey, Eugene Minnick, Billie Jean Hill, Shirley Gra- sham, Joann Bouton, Carl Trivett. First row: R. D. Dickenson, Rachael Booher, Patsv McKin- ney, Mary Richards, Edna Saul, Eleanor Steele, Christine Poston, Dicky Long, Lyle Worsham, Peggy Groves. Second row: Richard Lee, Mary Sue Brown, Jimmy Honaker, Jo Ann Penley, John Eades, Anna Mae Roberts, Marilyn Browning, Diane Funkhouser, Shirley Chadwick, Betty Kent, Douglas Kessee. Third row: Jimmy Joe Balthis, Bill Falin, Jack Kress, Thurman Ammons, Billy Worrell, Jimmy Mumpower, Yvonne Zint, A. F. Barker III, Billy Haga. FRESHMEN SEVENTH GRADE First Row: Jeanette Bagwell, Haskell Goodman, Dorothy Witt. Second Row: Tommy Mabley, George Newton, Kenneth Kist- ner, Byron Sturgill, Charles Wright, Frank LeSueur, Gail Barlow. Third Row: Nancy Oakley, Billy Hager, Peggy Simmons, Carl- anna Lindamood, Sue Ellen Harkrader, Peggy Watson, Bobby Wade. Fourth Row: Jimmy ITanshew, Lois Millsap, Louise Pyle, Peggy Gilly, Marvin Almany, Marie Roark, Thelma Cross, Phyllis Lowe. Fifth Row: Louise Rouse, Allan Campbell, Sarah Neblett, Billy Settle, John Wright, Elizabeth Anderson, Gerald Cox, Alice Wilson. Seated: Georgia Mae Falin, Re- tha Barlow, Lynn Wade, Patsy Barker. First Row: Ralph Scott, David Chandler, Annelle Richardson, Shirley Bellamy, Pansy Worley, Bettv Joe Galliher, Louise Akard, Betty Mumpower. Second Row: Phyllis Meade, Frances Mcllwaine, Charles Baldwin, Edward Nunley, Sam- my Smith, Shirley Fortner, Eileene Worley. Third Row: Lawrence Stout, K. B. Hurley, Jimmy Jones, Gene- vieve Crumley, Charlie Ray Green, Irene Murray, Peggy Blair. Fourth Row: Betty Kell, Frank- lin Bentley, Clarence Kegley, Jim Pritchard, George Bolling, Frank Johnson, Evelyn Trivett. First Row: Anna Bailey, Joyce Griffin. Second Row: Billie Jane Keith, Joyce McKenzie, Marvin Lo- gan, Duke Godsev, Jack Pen- lev, Billy Sheffield, Jimmie Arnold, Donald Wilson, Albert Bailey. Third Row: James Helms, Jere Pruner, Franklin Widner, Dan O’Neal, Lucille Worley, Ester Keys, Joyce Dayton, Shirley Shaw. Fourth Row: Carl Hutton, Mor- ris Brewer, Jerry Glover, Shir- lev Booher, Evelvn Lewis, Betty Miller, Bobby Mumpower, Lois Barnett, Katherine Parks. SEVENTH GRADE First row: Kenneth Keith, Don McLemore, Barbara Bouton, Violet Canter, Kathleen Roe. Second row: Ernest Shelley, Mary Miller, Helen Kemp, Norma Jean Cash, Betty Trin- kle. Celeste Dickson, C. M. Chandler, Philip Kellar, James Branson. Third row: Patsy McCroskey, Kenneth Grover, Dorothy Rowe, Linda Wade, Dorothy Carr, Betty Venable, Daisy Hayton, Joe Zint. Fourth row: John Rutherford, Douglas Creger, Bob Smith, Benny Canter, Jean Leonard, Sydney Spakar, Wayne Ingle, Wilbert Dislmer. Seated: Donald McCroskey, Shirley Brewer, Ireta Campbell, Jeanette Gobble. First row: Shirley Pendergrass, Jerrv Kavlor, Eleanor Brown- ing, Dorothy Cross, Bobby Collins, Robert Calhoun, Hu- bert Widener, Franklin Pippin. Second row: R. J. Branson, Jack Boolicr, Charles Palin, Pansy Wolfe, Patsy Haga, Jimmy Hil- ton, Carolyn Kennedy, Patricia Hamilton, Jo Ann Clark. Third row: Jerry Kress, Elsie Pendagrass, Betty Smith, Ella Mae Trivett, Jean Trainum, Bobby Shaw, Dorothy Wide- ner, Shirley Rosenbaum, Jim Doggett. First row: Shirley Leonard, Wilma Fortner, Gloria Leon- ard, Lona Morctz. Second row: Lois Wright, Bar- bara Price, Pauline Shelley, Alan Lawson, Warren Thomas, Charles Williams, John Dickey, James Carswell, Betty Burnette, Miss Neal. Third row: Naomi Williams, Shirley Dodson, Jimmy Cun- ningham, Eddie Wright, Zola Almany, Nancy Dettor, Billie Jean McNamara, Doris Keith, Violet Grindstaff. Fourth row: Trenton Lowe, Richard Luttrell, Joe Campbell, Harold Harvey, Shirley Hutton, Paul Thomas, Norma Camp- bell, Eleanor Maine, Bobby Lowe. EDITORIAL STAFF Seated: Betty Hardin, Art Editor; Sibyl McCulloch, Liter ary Editor; John Cass, Editor-in-Chief; Robert Cass, Assistant Editor; Loretta Rogers, Society Editor. Standing: Carlos Bellamy, Art Editor; Malcolm Cocke, Art Editor; Karl Kreiner, Snapshot Editor; Erwin Saltz, Athletic Editor. THE VIRGINIAN BUSINESS STAFF Seated: Margaret Barker, Typist; Sibyl McCulloch, Assistant Business Manager; Jeanette Pruett, Business Manager; Kenneth Blaylock, Assistant Business Manager; June Reuning, Assistant Business Manager. Standing: Katherine Noblitt, Typist; Virginia Baldwin, Typist. EDITORIAL STAFF First row: June Reuning, Associate Editor; Virginia LeSueur, Editor-in-Chiet; Mary Stuart, Asso- ciate Editor. Second row: Marilyn Hecht, Shirley Pruett, Jeanette Pruett, Rose Barlow, Logene Smith, Ann Huffman. Third row: Gordon Stuart, Mary Jane Baker, Jack Arrants, Sammy Marney, Tina Bass, Joann Kingsolver. THE LITTLE VIRGINIAN BUSINESS STAFF First row: Betty Huntsman, Loretta Rogers, Business Managers. Second row: Vivian Hines, Bcttic Hardin, Margaret Barker, Barbara Wheeler, Charmie Cadle. Third row: Lyman Reynolds, Fred Ackerman, Dick Peters, Carlos Bellamy, David Coffey, Joe Harkrader, Karl Kreiner, Bill Erwin. SENIOR HIGH STUDENT COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION The Senior High Student Cooperative Association, commonly called the S. C. A., is the stu- dent organization of Virginia High School. It is composed of the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Classes. Bill Henry served as our first president ten years ago. Our legislative body consists of the Prefect Council which meets every day, and the Student Council which convenes every week. These two groups give students a chance to present their prob- lems and help keep students informed of school activities. The special projects for this year were to get a much-needed student club room at V. H. S. and to amend the constitution. Some of our larger accomplishments were: selling shakers and badges for the Virginia-Tennessee football game, awarding student letters at graduation to out- standing seniors, selling school supplies, keeping the school medicine cabinet supplied and sponsor- ing our school paper. The Little Virginian. The S. C. A. sent representatives of Virginia Eligh School to the state and district conven- tions this year. During the state meeting Alice Rouse gave a response to the welcoming address, and Fred Ackerman served as secretary to a group discussion. At the district convention Tina Bass served as Vice-President. These conventions were very beneficial toward obtaining a better student organization. The purposes of the S. C. A. are to promote leadership and good citizenship at Virginia High School and to create a more cooperative spirit between the teachers and students. Officers of the 1948-1949 year were: Tina Bass, President; John Cass, Vice-President; Alice Rouse, Secretary; Fred Ackerman, Treasurer; and Joe Harkrader, Reporter. Mrs. W. W. Fillinger is the Senior S. C. A. sponsor. First row: Don McLemore, Fern Sturgill, Shirley Grasham. Second row: Anna Lou Hurt, Sammy Marney, Judy Morris, Mrs. Kiser, Jack lute. JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION The Junior High Student Cooperative Association was organized in 1941. This organization supplied the well-defined need of giving the Junior Iligli pupils a definite part in school training and participation. At the close of each school year, new officers and council members are chosen by the junior student body for the following year. The officers are chosen on the basis of their scholastic, citi- zenship, and leadership demonstrations. At the beginning of each school year, after the organiza- tion has been set up, goals and projects are established to work toward for the training and better- ment of all. Such goals and projects may include assembly programs, beautification of the school, attendance drives, helping in community drives, encouraging church attendance, and daily devo- tions in home rooms. The Junior S. C. A. affords an opportunity for training in leadership and responsibility as well as training in cooperation among pupils and faculty members. The Junior Student Cooperative Association adheres to the belief that “Cleanliness is next to Godliness.” Our organization keeps this motto in action continuously. It is a project for every year. Our main project for the past year was to make the bicycle rack at the rear of the building, in cooperation with the Senior S. C. A. We financed the project, and the Senior organization sup- plied the labor. The officers for the 1948-1949 school year were: Sammy Marney, President; Jack White, Vice- President; Anna Lou Hurt, Secretary; Fern Sturgill, Treasurer. Reporters; Judy Morris, Ninth Grade; Shirley Grasham, Eighth Grade; Don McLemore, Seventh Grade. First row: Dick Peters, Jack Weikel, Phil Long, Mary Jane Baker, Bunny Saltz, Bob Mumpower, Gordon Stuart. Second row: Herman Baker, Don Alrnany, Jack Arrants, “Pete” Boolrer, Boyce Goodman, Dewey Bowers, David Eden. Third row: R. C. Blankenship, Lloyd Lilley, Bob Jordon, Louis Kovacs, Bobby Glover. THE JUNIOR CIVITAN CLUB The Junior Civitan Club is associated with the International Senior Civitan and works with the parent organization in many worthwhile functions. The two clubs keep in close contact through the Junior Civitan sending two of its members to Senior Civitan’s meeting and luncheon every Monday. Under the jurisdiction of the Senior Civitan and its constitution, the Junior Civitan has a maximum of twenty members, with each member being chosen by a unanimous vote of the membership. The goal of the club is to build and promote good citizenship among its members through clean and wholesome living. This year, the club was in charge of a regular school assembly; it has kept the trophies and trophy case neat in an attractive display, and as the number of trophies increase, the club, with the aid of the Boys’ Monogram, will build a new case in the gym. The club also sponsored a boys’ inter-class tournament for the benefit of those unable to play scholastic basketball. The winner of this tourney was presented with a trophy by the Junior Civitans; the club gave financial aid to the baseball and track teams and engraved the trophy won by the basketball team. The club had several outings and date nights, our best one being at Hungry Mother Park, near the close of school. Officers for the year were: President, Phil Long; Vice-President , R. C. Blankenship; Treasurer Pete Booher; Secretary and Sweetheart, Mary Jane Baker; Sergeants-at-Arms, Bunny Saltz and Boyce Goodman; Sponsor, Louis Kovacs. First row: Mary Gordon Stuart, Vivian Hines, Kenny Worley, June Reuning, Loretta Rogers. Second row: Kitty Akard, Milicent Gardner, Jeanette Pruett, Mary Alice Ferguson, Tina Bass, Jean Harris. Third row: Sylvia Mettatal, Patricia Van Hoy, Betty Huntsman, Virginia LeSueur, Betty Bell, Eloise Swan. THE JUNIOR PARRISH-VANCE FOUNDATION Miss Jennie Buford Hanson helped form the Junior Parrish-Vance Foundation in 1936. The purpose of the Foundation is to cooperate with the school and community in social service work. In the beginning there was a senior organization of the same name, both groups being named for Mrs. Virginia Parrish and Mrs. W. K. Vance, Sr. Miss Hanson was sponsor of the club until 1941. Since that time it has been under the sponsorship of Miss Hillman. This year the club had many projects. We took a Santa Pal at Christmas, gave a box of Christ- mas cards to the Veterans’ Home, filled Red Cross boxes, made visits to the Janie Hammit and Katie Lockett Homes, contributed five dollars to the new public address system in the gym, and assisted in the various community drives. In November we had our first outing at Woolwine’s cabin near Bluff City. Everyone seemed to have had an enjoyable, though slightly wet, time. Each and every member also had an enjoy- able time at our two outings in the closing days of the spring semester. Our officers were: June Reuning, President; Mary Gordon Stuart, Vice President; Vivian Llines, Secretary; Loretta Rogers, Treasurer; Kitty Akard, Reporter; and Kenny Worley, Sweet- heart and Sergeant-at-Arms. They have led us successfully through the year. We are indebted to Miss Hillman for her guidance during the year and her efforts to help us in every possible way. First row: Conley Baker, Joe Hawkins, Jimmy Brock, Tina Bass, Leech” Harrington, Kenny Worley, Roland Countiss, Baddy Holloway. Second row : Joe Long, Kennetlr Blaylock, Fred Ackerman, Grady Clark, Bobby Meade, A. D. Harrison, Jimmy Walling, Spruill Forbush, Bobby Stuart. BOYS’ HI-Y This national religious organization lias for its purpose to create, maintain and extend through- out the school and community high standards of Christian living. We serve as the link between high schools and the young Men’s Christian Association. The Boys’ Hi-Y has had several activities and projects for this year. Funds were donate d to the Tuberculosis Campaign and to the new public address system in the gymnasium. A joint as- sembly was given on education during National Education Week and we had a lot of fun at Christ- mastime playing Santa Claus to a small Negro boy. Each month we attended church as a group and have visited many denominations. Much of the money which made these activities and proj- ects possible came from profits made when the Harmoneers Quartet came to Virginia High School under onr sponsorship. The Boys’ Hi-Y of Virginia High was founded in 1939 with Dudley Senter serving as our first president. Several years ago all our members fell for a certain campus queen and from that time on we have had a sweetheart. This very successful year ended when many lighthearted couples headed for Hungry Mother Park on our last outing of the year. Officers of the 1948-1949 term were as follows: John Harrington, President; Conley Baker, Secretary; Jimmy Brock, ' Treasurer, Tina Bass, Sweetheart; and Kenny Worley and Roland Countiss, Sergeants-at-Arms. Mr. Rasnick was our sponsor. First row: Gordon Stuart, Avilda Peters, Anne Poindexter, Jean Ball, Joann Kingsolver, Mary Stuart, Pete Booher. Second row: Patsy Lilley, Alice Rouse, Miss Thomas, Mary Jane Baker, Peggy Hicks, Faye Arrants. GIRLS’ HI-Y The Girls’ Ili-Y, a Christian organization, was organized in 1940. Its present membership con- sists of fifteen members. Pete Booher and Gordon Stuart were chosen as our sweethearts, and Miss Virginia Thomas was our sponsor. The purpose of the club is to create, maintain and extend throughout the school and commu- nity high standards of Christian living. In carrying out this aim we attended the different churches of the city once a month in a group. For our Christmas pr oject, we took a Santa Pal, and gave Christmas cards to the Veterans’ Home in Johnson City. We also believe in the social side. One chilly afternoon in November the girls and their dates went by truck to a cabin on the Holston River near Damascus for their first outing. The log fire was inviting after the ride, and the food was wonderful. Although the trip home was a cold one, it was a delightful event. During the Christmas holidays the members enjoyed a party at the home of Mary Jane Baker. It was climaxed by the exchange of gifts. Later in the year the club had its long-awaited outing at Hungry Mother Park. The club fully enjoyed working on its many projects and social gatherings. We hope to send a delegate to the National Convention in August. The officers for the year were: Joann Kingsolver, President; Jean Ball, Vice-President; Billie Sue McGlothin, Secretary; and Mary Stuart, Treasurer. First row: Charles Jones, Eddie Sanders, David Coffey, John Cass, Robert Cass, Sammy Marney, Charles Stewart, Alfred Rhea, ltobby Glover. Second row: Eloise Swan, Bill McKenzie, Ed Kemble, Jimmy Gray, Lee Brantley, Bill Erwin, Bill Jones, Phil Stauber, Sam Barnes, Carolyn McClelland. Third row: Karl Kreiner, Bill Rogers, Harry Cowan, Fred Swallow, Dick Stauffer, Charles Williams, Bill Rexrode, David Anderson, Dick Good, Bill Hunt. KEY CLUB Tlie Key Club is an organization sponsored by tlie Kiwanis Club and composed of tliirty mem- bers, fifteen from Virginia and fifteen from Tennessee. Onr first meeting was held in the Virginia I ligli Cafeteria at which time a program was given by Mr. Van Pelt, and fifteen new members were taken in. The purpose of the club is to create bet- ter relations between the two schools of Bristol. During the year we gave eight dollars for the public address system, sent a CARE package to Europe, adopted a Santa Pal in accordance with most of the other clubs, had several outings, and gave an assembly program. We attended the District Convention at Kingsport and sent representatives to the Interna- tional Convention at Washington. We participated in the Kiwanis Minstrel which was held in April. Our Sweetheart was Miss Eloise Swan, who was also entered in the beauty contest. The Key Club elected Jim Gray (Tenn.) President, Bill Erwin (Va.) Vice-President, Bill Jones (Tenn.) Secretary, Lee Brantley (Va.) Treasurer. Each year the offices change with Tennessee furnishing the President and Secretary one year, and Virginia having the Vice-Presidency and Treasury. The next year it is the opposite. The Key Club, with the various other clubs of the school, also aided in the sale of conces- sions both at the ball games and at lunch time; we held a successful dance in the spring, and for our final outing we went to Hungry Alother State Park. First row: Virginia Baldwin, Loretta Rogers, Jeanette Pruett, Vivian Hines, Kenneth Blaylock, Bill Erwin, Barbara Wheeler, Betty Sawyer. Second row: Rachel Hurt, Robert Cass, Robert Nebesar. Sibyl McCulloch, Johnny Morton, Tina Bass, Fred Ackerman, John Cass, Virginia LeSueur, June Reuning, Miss Blaekard, Sponsor. BETA CLUB The Beta Club received its elrarter in June of 1938 from the National Organization. It had approximately twenty charter members and in September of that year it began its first year’s work with William Charles as President and Mr. E. A. Goble, as sponsor. The Beta Club is a scholastic organization, and all students who maintain an average of C plus or over are eligible for membership. The purposes of the club are to promote a sense of honesty, individual responsibility, and leadership. It also serves the school at any time it is called upon. At the beginning of the first semester we took in sixteen new members, consisting of those Sophomores having the required averages. Our first money-making project of the year was the sponsoring of a dance in the gym, to which the entire school was invited. Later, we sponsored a bas- ketball game in which the various members of the faculty participated. We helped sell candy at lunch and also helped with the sale of concessions at basketball games. A big event of the year came on March 25, 26 and 27, when a number of the club members went to the State Beta Club Convention in Roanoke. Convention Headquarters were at Hotel Roanoke, and to those who went, it was an event of the year. Our officers who served efficiently for the year were: Kenneth Blaylock, President; Loretta Rogers, Vice-President; Vivian Hines, Secretary; Billy Erwin, Treasurer; and Johnny Morton, Ser- geant-at-Arms. Miss Warren Blaekard was our sponsor. First row : Clarence Jessee, Lee Brantley, Kittv Akard, Jack Arrants, Erwin Saltz, Kenny Worley, Gordon Stuart, “Fete” Booher, Joe Hawkins. Second row: David Thomas, Boyce Goodman, Ed Morton, Bill Allison, Buddy Holloway, Junior Clark, Charles Jones, Billy Earp, Joe Long, Mr. Harris. Third row: Don Alnranv, Bob Mumpower, Bobbv Jordon, R. C. Blankenship, Phil Long, John Harrington, Conlev Baker, Roland Countiss, Lloyd Lilley. BOYS’ MONOGRAM CLUB The Boys’ Monogram Club is composed of all boys who have earned a varsity letter in football, basketball, baseball or track, either as a player or a manager. The club had a membership this year of approximately thirty-six. The purpose of the club is to promote good school spirit and high morale among the ath- letic teams. The Monogram Club is mostly an honor club for the athletes, but it does have some creative functions. The major project of the club this year was to build a new trophy case in the gym, with the help of the Junior Civitan Club. This project was started as soon as the materials were available. The club planned and held an outing near the end of the school year at Hungry Mother Park. It was one of the most successful and best enjoyed events the club took part in this year. The Boys’ Monogram Club inducts new members semi-annually, and each boy must undergo a slight initiation before becoming a member. The Head Football Coach, Mr. Homer Harris, is the sponsor and the members elect their officers early in the fall. I ' lie Secretary and Sweetheart, Kitty Akard, represented the club in the annual Spring Fes- tival at Virginia High School. The officers for the 1948-1949 school year were: Phil Long, President; R. C. Blankenship, Vice- President; Kitty Akard, Secretary and Sweetheart; and Kenny Worley, Treasurer. First row: Barbara Wheeler, Betty Whitmore, Ruby Blankenship, Jean Ball, Pete” Booher, Faye Arrants, Betty Johnson. Second row. Billie Sue McGlothlin, Ruth Grasham, Dorothy Tipton, Ruth Smeltzer, Lucille Neal, Jean Harris, Miss Harrison. GIRLS’ MONOGRAM CLUB To be admitted to t lie Givis’ Monogram Club, a girl must have acquired a total of 50 points. One may gain points by participating in intra-mural sports. Volleyball is the sport played off in the fall tournament. Going out for the sport awards two points; being on a class team gives eight points; being a member of the winning team awards 10 points. The all-star team played two games against the Virginia Intcrmont club, losing both games. The majority of the all-star team are members of the Monogram Club. They are: Jean Harris, Ruby Blankenship, Lucille Neal, Dorothy Tipton, Ruth Smeltzer, Billie Sue McGlothlin, Barbara Hudson, Mary Jane Harkins, and Faye Arrants. The basketball tournament was played off in February. Seniors who made the team were Billie Sue McGlothlin (F), Mary Jane I3aker (F), June Reuning (F), Tina Bass (F), Rita Whit- ten (F), Virginia LcSucur (G), and Dot Tipton (G). Members of the intra-mural class teams were selected on ability and interest shown in after- noon practices. The Sub-Freshman team was made up of Shirley Lee, Mary Jane Leonard, Betty King, Vivian Reynolds, Ella K. Baker, Mary Jane Harris, forwards; and Mary Anne Bevins, Mary Jane Dishner, Peggy Fleenor, and Barbara Feathers, guards. Members of the Freshman team were: Forwards— Julia Morris, Daryl Griffin, Mary Seneker, Ann Worley, Helen Roberts. Guards on the Freshman team were: Delores Ilartsoek, Frances Hawk, Shirley Eutterworth, Elizabeth Young. Sophomores on the team were: Forwards— Mary Jane Harkins, Faye Arrants, Lucille Neal, Ruth Johnson. Guards were Marilyn Ilecht, Eloise Swan, Jean Harris, and Ruby Blankenship. The Girls’ Monogram Club helped work at the concession stand during the basketball season. Jean Harris was elected to represent the club in the Spring Festival. Billie Sue McGlothlin was elected President of the club; Ruby Blankenship, Vice-President; Faye Arrants, Secretary; Jean Ball, Treasurer; and Jean Harris, Reporter. The club’s main object was to encourage more girls to participate in the athletic program and to plan and improve the class games. First row: Betty Bell, Kitty Keesling, Shirley Elkins. Second row: Betty Barrett, Betty Bay Fuller, Mary Annis Davis, Julia Calhoun, Rose Barlow, Bobby Arnold, Ray Stigall, Allen Rutherford, Howard Blaylock, Peggy Sapp, Gail Barlow, James Humphrey, Bobby Stevens, Peggy Hurley, Thelma Rigole. Third row: Betty Whitmore, Billy Davis, Sammy Marney, Barbara Gardner, Marilyn Hudson, Harold Almanv, Bobby Almany, June Hashbarger, Bobby Johnson, Faye Brindle, Eugene Minnick, Mary Harkins. Fourth row: Betty Johnson, Gerald Graham, Waldo Keister, Richard Cartwright, Jimmy Gose, Lyman Reynolds, Perry Bacon, Ann Huffman, Eddie Sanders, Don Smith, Irene Walden. Fifth row: Evelyn Carrier, Van Thomas, Hubert Berry, Kenneth Blaylock, Leland Hodges, Bobby Logan, Woodie Kent, Walter Hamilton, Zobedia Hamilton, Robert Morton, Albert Melvin, Eloise Swan. BAND The band, under the direction of Mr. W. W. Van Sickle, is composed of forty-four members. The aim of the band this year has been to promote music among the students of the school. This year the band was well represented at the annual All-State Band. The members attend- ing were Ray Stigall, Sammy Marney, Harold Almany, and Albert Melvin. The band attended all football games and did some excellent formations. They also marched for the Freedom Train and French Gratitude Train. The band attended the District 6 Music festival held at Rural Retreat on April 2. There were several members playing solos at the festival. They were: Harold Almany, Sammy Marney, Ray Stigall, and Kenneth Blaylock. The band lost only five members by graduation so there should be a rather large band next year with about sixty-five playing members. The members of the band wish to express our appreciation to our director, Mr. Van Sickle, for his brilliant direction and selection of music for us to play the past year. Under his able leadership the band has won many honors. The officers of the band are as follows: Albert Melvin Ray Stigall Captain Lieutenant Harold Almany Kenneth Blaylock Sergeant Sergeant First row: Betty Huntsman, Erwin Saltz, Jack Arrants, Phil Long. Second row. Jack Wcikcl, Logcnc Smith, Jeanette Pruett, Vivian Hines, Mary Jane Baker, Kitty Akard, Karl Krciner, Conley Baker. Third row: Virginia LeSueur, June Reuning, Mary Stuart, Tina Bass, R. C. Blankenship, Kenny Worley, Roland Countiss, Gordon Stuart. Fourth row: Buddy Holloway, Charles )ones, Sibyl McCulloch, Joe Hawkins, John Harrington. DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club was organized in 1934, and composing its membership were sixteen girl. ' ! and ten boys. This year we had a membership of twelve girls and seventeen boys. It is a club for those students interested in any field of dramatics, lighting, staging, acting and costuming. Only those students in the Junior and Senior classes are eligible for membership. The purpose of the club is to promote better dramatics. Three plays, “ ’Twas the Night Before Christmas”, “Light Competition”, and Just What They Wanted” were given as onr Christmas plays. The east of “ ’Twas the Night Before Christ- mas” was Tina Bass, June Reuning, Vivian Hines, Jeanette Pruett, Jack Weikel, Pete Booher, Bunny Saltz and Jack Arrants. “Light Competition” included Mary Stuart, Logcne Smith, Kitty Akard, Betty Huntsman, Karl Kreiner, Joe Hawkins, Sonny Jones, and John Harrington. In Just What They Wanted” were Sibyl McCulloch, Joann Kingsolver, Virginia LeSueur, Gordon Stuart, and Conley Baker. Three one-act plays were given in the spring and in accordance with the annual custom, the Senior members of the Dramatic Club gave a Senior play in May. One of the spring plays was given for the Literary Club of Bristol, and with this the activities of the club were brought to a close. The officers for this year were Jack Arrants, President; Phil Long, Vice-President; Betty Huntsman, Secretary; Bunny Saltz, Treasurer; and Miss Eleanor Curtin, Sponsor. First row: Jean Baumgardner, Silwl McCulloch, Bobby Logan, Judy Morris. Second Row: David Chandler, Margaret McNeer, Phyllis Meade, Faye Brindle, Daryl Griffin, Helen Roberts. Third row: Sarah Neblett, Rachel Webster, Bill McKenzie, Ted Martin, Ed Morton, Robert Rutter, Margaret Barker, Miss Cooper. THE VIRGINIA PARRISH LIBRARY CLUB The Library Club was founded in 1900, under the sponsorship of Miss Annie Aaron. Miss Leone Cooper was our sponsor this year and our membership included approximately thirty-five students. The club met twice a month, one meeting being for business and the other for a program. The purposes of the Library Club, which is primarily a service club, are: (1) To encourage the reading of good books on the part of club members and the student body; (2) To aid in li- brary processes whenever practicable; and (3) To develop leadership. Most of the members of the Library Club worked at least thirty minutes each day. They did such routine duties as lending and receiving books, signing permits, shelving books, reading shelves, filing cards, writing and delivering overdue notices, and numerous other duties. Aside from these routine duties, the Library Club participated in many other school activi- ties. In the early part of the opening semester, the club enjoyed an outing, at which time a cos- tume ball was planned. It was given for the entire school in October. In November, during Na- tional Book Week, we presented a one-act play for assembly entitled “The Book Revue.” In the spring the club enjoyed a wonderful outing and party. A chapel program was also given by the club in the spring. The officers who served very efficiently were: Sibyl McCulloch, President; Bobby Logan, Vice-President; Jean Baumgardner, Secretary; Judy Morris, Treasurer; and Margaret Barker, Reporter. First row: Spruill Forbush, Malcolm Cocke. Second row: Patricia Gannaway, Kitty Burnette, Betty Hardin. Third row: Katherine Noblitt, Irene Walden, Barbara Wheeler, Evelyn Emmert. Fourth row: Norma Mumpower, Miss Baxter, Sponsor, Doris Wade, Dorothy Tipton, Ruth Grasham, Fay Kent, Margaret Barker, Peggy Miller, Sibyl McCulloch. SENIOR Y-TEENS The “Y-Teens” is a part of the Y. W. C. A. and its aims and ideals are patterned after that organization. To develop strong bonds of friendship — to teach tolerance and intelligent under- standing of our own and our neighbor’s problems and an active participation in civic affairs arc the goals for which we strive. Our chief project for this year was our work for the Cancer Clinic. We gave articles for the loan cabinet in the hospital, made bandages, and worked in the annual drive for funds for the clinic. Girls from this chapter cooperated with the Bristol Tuberculosis Chapter by working during “Bangle Day” and in the local office of the association. We supported our Red Cross chapter in the many activities which it has sponsored. At Christmas we took a generous gift of food and clothing to the Salvation Army. One of the highlights of our holiday season was our supper party at the home of our sponsor where we wrapped fhe many presents for the little boy and girl whom we had adopted as our Santa Pal children. We have had several very happy “party times” together including the dance for members and their guests and a tea for our mothers and the faculty members of Virginia High School. One of fhe most pleasant memories of f his school year is that of our visit to Mountain Home Veterans Facility in Johnson City. We took our refreshments with us and gave them an after- noon of entertainment. First row: Bobby McKenzie, Jimmy Goode, Kenneth Blaylock, Jack Weikel, Charles Jones, Bill Allen, Ernest Draper, Mr. Kreiner. Second row: Karl Kreiner, Johnny Rush, Bill Erwin, Bill McKenzie, Lee Brantley, Charles Stewart, Roland Coun- tiss, Conley Baker. Third row: Malcolm Cocke, Phil Long, Lloyd Lilley, Jimmy Brock, Joe Hawkins, Harry Cowan, Gordon Stuart, Gordon Underwood, Oaklev Williams. THE BOYS’ GLEE CLUB The Boys’ Glee Club is composed of about twenty-five boys under the direction of Professor Raymond F. Kreiner. The boys meet every Tuesday and Thursday in the music room of Virginia High School. During the first semester Miss Edith Lockett was our accompanist. When she left the Vir- ginia High School faculty at Christmas, Mrs. W. W. Van Sickle filled the vacancy. Our club gave several musical programs this year at the Kiwanis, Civitan, and Rotary Clubs as well as one program over WOPI. At the annual Christmas program, the boys rendered “Noel , “An Old French Carol , “White Christmas”, and the combined clubs gave “Jingle Bells” and “Deck the Flails”. Later in the year, the boys and girls entered the District 6 Music Festival held at Rural Retreat. Harry Cowan, Gordon Stuart, Karl Kreiner, and Malcolm Cocke were selected to represent the Boys’ Glee Club at the All-Sectional Chorus - West held in Pulaski, Virginia, on March 18, 19, and 20. When spring drew near, Ann Poindexter and Gordon Stuart were chosen by the boys to rep- resent them as contestants in the Spring Festival. The combined Glee Clubs terminated their musical year with a performance of t he operetta “The Count and the Co-ed” and the singing of several selections at the baccalaureate service. ' I ' lie Glee Club officers for the year were: Conley Baker, President; Phil Long, Vice-President; Bill Erwin, Secretary; Gordon Stuart, Treasurer; and Jack Weikel and Jimmy Brock, Librarians. First row: Miss Lockett, Wanda Bivins, Ann Worley, Tommy Sheffield, Nancy Chambers, Frances Gobble, Peggy Miller, Sylvia Williams, Frances Leonard, Faye Arrants, Bettie Hardin, Mr. Kreiner. Second row. Joann Kingsolver, Marie Stark, Betty Barrett, Patricia Van Hoy, Jean Harris, Jeanette Pruett, Betty Conley, Betty Huntsman, Doris Wade, Dorothy Tipton, Ruth Grasham. Third row: Ann Poindexter, Jean Harris, Barbara Hudson, Geraldine Cash, Margaret Barker, Beverly Dunn, Phyllis Wright, Thelma Rigole, Evelyn Carrier, Betty Johnson, Peggy Davis. Fourth row: Janice White, Clara Belle Houser. Myra Sclfe, Rita Witten, Mickey Cash, Mary Jane Baker, Mary Stuart, June Reuning, Margaret Leonard, Mary Harkins. THE GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The Glee Club is composed of High School girls who desire the best in music. They are un- der the direction of Mr. Raymond F. Kreiner, who has ably led us for the past four years. Miss Edith Lockett, who was married during the Christmas holidays was replaced by Mrs. W. W. Van- Siekle, who served as our accompanist for the remainder of the year. For the launching of the Yuletidc Season, our club was invited to sing for the Civitans, Ki- waniains, and Rotarians, three prominent civic clubs of our city. For the students and faculty at V. FI. S. both Glee Clubs joined in providing a very inspiring annual Christmas assembly. Some of the members participated in the community Christmas caroling in front of the Virginia Court house. March 17, 18, and 19 found three of our members in Pulaski, Virginia, taking part in the All-State- West Glee Club. On April 2, the Glee Club traveled to Rural Retreat, Virginia, to compete in the District Music Festival. There they sang “My Lover Is a Fisherman” and “The Year’s at the Spring.” They were rated perfect on their rendition of this selection. We selected Patricia Van Hoy and Lloyd Lilley as our representatives in the Spring Festival. To top off the year of 1948-1949 the Glee Club gave its annual Spring Concert, and presented a musical number for Commencement. Those holding office during this school year of 1948-1949 were: Jeanette Pruett, President; Lois Jean Harris, Vice-President; June Reuning, Secretary; Mary Jane Baker, Treasurer; Faye Arrants and Mary Jane Harkins, Librarians. First row: Jean Talbert, Freicla Hilton, Norma Mumpower, Anne Eades, Evelyn Cowan, Mrs. Boyd. Second row: Helen Luchini, Ruth Shaw, W illia Cain, Helen W right, Elizabeth Gray, Gene Kent. Third row: Billie Joe James, Douglas Saul, Kenneth Rankin, Betty Nell Logan, Meryl Owens. Fourth row: Claude Rigole, James Lewis, Webster Hamilton, Lucille Linnen, Bill Holloway. DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIONS CLUB The program of Vocational Education for Diversified Occupations is a part-time cooperative program of education in which the business establishments in the community cooperate with the school by providing work experiences and vocational instruction for a selected number of high school students, who are placed in employment half of each school day. When the student enters t he program, he continues to pursue at least two additional academic subjects during each of the remaining years in high school. Lie spends at least three hours each day working under supervision in some employment, and spends at least three periods each day in school receiving specific infor- mation related to the vocation in which lie is placed. One is able to secure sufficient credits for college entrance while taking D. O. Only one hour of classwork is required each day, with no outside assignments. Two credits are given for each year’s work. The Diversified Occupations Club attempts to expand each student’s knowledge and understanding of common problems; to develop stability and self-confidence; to encourage improve- ment in scholarship; to cultivate a friendly and cooperative spirit among members, parents, and employees. There arc students training as dental assistants, draftsmen, general office workers, tele- phone operators, store managers, shoe repairers, framers, mechanical repairers, cake decorators, and bakery managers. This year, we sent four delegates to the district meeting in Pulaski. Two of these were elected as delegates to a state meeting to be held. First row: Silas Van Hoy, James Carswell, Johnny Dickie, Jerry Kress, Charles Williams, Eddie Wright, Richard Luttrel, Joe Campbell, Peggy Groves, Roy Stigall. Second row: Jim Morton, Jack Barker, Harold Harvey, Bobby Lowe, Pete Booher, Joe Morton, Don Keith, Gene Lawson, Charles Haskins, Jimmy Cunningham, Mr. I. B. Moore, Delores Hartsock, Bob Morton. SAFETY PATROL Tlte Safety Patrol is composed of boys and girls whose duty it is to protect, safeguard, and set examples for every student in Virginia High School. These boys and girls are serving with honor their school and community, and the protection of the safety of the students falls upon them. Of all the organizations in our school, the Safety Patrol has the most responsibilities. A boy or girl that becomes a member of this organization must accept these responsibilities, one of which is the sound of the fire buzzer. It is taken seriously by the Patrolmen, for they must be at their fire posts immediately; athletic contests mean work for them, for safety zones are not to be vio- lated. ' Phe duties of the members are before them at all times. The Patrolmen must be at their posts of duty in the morning, at noon, and after school. While- the Patrolmen arc on their posts, they cannot sit down, smoke, or use profane language. They must respect the students of the school and must work with the traffic officers as well as the local police department. The Bristol Virginia High School Safety Patrol is a member of the na- tional American Automobile Association. Mr. I. B. Moore, an able person for the position because of his sincerity, hard work, and good judgment, acts as adviser and sponsor to the Safety Patrol. Every violator of the safety rules was properly reprimanded and counseled by Mr. Moore. The officers for the year were: Gene Lawson, Captain; Pete Booher, First Lieutenant; Bob Morton, Second Lieute nant. THE SENIOR RED CROSS COUNCIL Seated: Joann Kingsolver, Loretta Rogers, Sibyl McCulloch, Charmie Cadle. Standing: Joe Long, Vivian Hines, Peggy Broyles, Betty Green, Julia Calhoun, Lyman Reynolds, Beverly Dunn, Ji Harkrader, Frances Patrick, Patsy Lilley. Seated: Shirley Long, Johnny Rutherford, Kenneth Phillips, K. B. Hurley, Bobby Lowe, Betty Ray Fuller. Standing: Betty Joe Miller, Miss Baxter, Joan Penlev, Sarah Neblett, Betty Jo Brady. THE JUNIOR RED CROSS COUNCIL THE JUNIOR Y-TEENS First row: Beverly Dunn, Evelyn Carrier, Betty Barrett, Thelma Rigole. Second row: Anne Worley, Clara Belle Houser, Wanda Bivens, Mary Jane Harkins, Peggy Cash. Third row: Jean Clark, Joe Long, Betty Johnson, Herman Baker, Miss Cassell, Ruby Blankenship, Miss Neal. First row: Joe Hawkins, President; Milicent Gardner, Secretary and Treasurer; Fred Ackerman, Vice-President. Second row: Conley Baker, Bob Mumpower, Jackie Miller. Third row: Kenneth Blaylock, Robert Nebesar, Fred Carr. PHYSICS CLUB FRENCH CLUB First row: Mary Harkins, Bovce Goodman, Jack Arrants, Gordon Stuart, David Thomas. Second row : Clara Belle Houser, Betty Johnson, June Reuning, Virginia LeSueur, Loretta Rogers, Jack Weikel. Third row: Faye Arrants, Wanda Bivens, Jean Clark, Bett ' Barrett, Evelyn Carrier, Rachel Hurt, Emory Hicks, Bill Erwin, Ilarrv Cowan. First row: Eloise Swan, Ellen Kennedy, Marilyn Heeht, Jappa Lee Wolfe. Second row: Alice Rouse, Jimmy Helms, Lee Brantley, Margaret McNeer, Bill McKenzie. Third row: Avilda Peters, Fred Ackerman, Spruill Forbush, Phil Stauber, Paul Lloyd, Bobby Logan, Lyman Reynolds, Rita Witten. LATIN CLUB SPANISH CLUB Seated: Elsie Maine, Marilyn Hudson, Betty Green, Vivian Hines, Mary Gordon Stuart, Patricia Van Hoy, Anne Poindexter, Miss Hundley, Frances Gobble, Peggv Hicks, Patsy Lilley, Mary Stuart, Norma Graham. Standing: Joe Hawkins, Betty Huntsman. Seated: Joann Kingsolver, Bonnie Ball, Sibyl McCulloch, Margaret Barker, Jean Ball. Standing: Betty Hardin, Frances Leonard, Phyllis Wright, Gladys Murray, Betty Owens, Darlene Scott, Evelyn Bryant. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS O N THE GRIDIRON SCHEDULE - 1948 Sept. 2 — Virginia 47 Grundy 0 Sept. 9 — Virginia 33 Tazewell 0 Sept. 16 — Virginia 13 Johnson City 0 Sept. 25 — Virginia 42 Graham 6 Oct. 1 — Virginia 24 Abingdon 0 Oct. 8— Virginia 33 Marion 6 Oct. 15 — Virginia 6 Kingsport 45 Oct. 22— Virginia 54 Richlands 0 Oct. 28 — Virginia 13 Emory Henry JV 7 Nov. 12 — Virginia 25 Tennessee 0 Nov. 19— Virginia 13 Coeburn 0 Totals 303 64 Co-Captains “Bunny” Saltz, “Leech” Harrington CITY - DISTRICT Left to right: Coaches Hugh David, Bill Powers, “Tige” Harris, Louis Kovacs R. C. Blankenship Jack Arrants Phil Long Bill Allison Conley Baker Kenny Worley Pete Booiier “Bunny” Saltz ' Leech Harrington Gordon Stuart - REGIONAL CHAMPIONS Sept. 2— Opening what proved to be their most suc- cessful season since 1933, Virginia drove past Grundy 47-0, outplaying the Hurricane all the way. Sept. 9 — The Bearcats routed Tazewell, defending District VI 1 champs, 33-0. Great skill in blocking and tackling was displayed by the victorious Virginians as they won their second District game. Sept. 16 — In their first non-district encounter, Vir- ginia defeated the Johnson City Hilltoppers of the Big Five Conference by a score of 1 3-0, although the mar- gin of victory was larger than the final score indicated. Sept. 25— While being scored upon for the first time, the Bearcats poured it on Graham High of Blucfickl, 42-6. Thirty-five points were scored in the first half. Oct. 1— Marked by vicious tackling and great block- ing, Virginia High defeated their rivals from Abingdon 24-0. The Bearcats scored during every period in de- feating William King Pligh. Oct. 8— Ont to gain revenge for the defeat handed them last season, the Bearcats added the Scarlet Hurri- cane of Marion to their list of victims in rolling up a 33-6 score. Oct. 15— The Bearcats were scalped for the first and last time 45-6 by State Champion Kingsport, featuring Harry Wright and Company. Virginia High’s Worley succeeded in crossing the closely guarded goal of the Indians in the closing minutes of the game. Oct. 22 — Virginia captured the District VII cham- pionship by soundly beating Riehlands 54-0. Momen- tarily stopped on t he ground lm the unusual Tornado defense, the Bearcats took to the air, completing nine of fifteen passes, five of which were for touchdowns and two for extra points. Oct. 28— The Bearcats, spotting the Emory Henry Junior Varsity weight, experience, and a 7-6 lead at half- time, fought back to overtake the Little Wasps and march on to a 1 3-7 victory. The winning touchdown was scored in the third quarter after recovering a fumble ou the Emory 30-yard line. Nov. 12— The underdog Bearcats whitewashed the Tennessee High Vikings in the most thrilling and per- haps their best game of the season to recapture the much coveted City Championship by a score of 25-0. Early in the first period, “Bunny” Saltz recovered a fumble on the Tennessee 44-yard line, and the Bearcats were on their way to victory. Nov. 19 — Playing in a torrential downpour that turned the field in a quagmire, the Bearcats slipped and slid their way to a 1 3-0 victory over a fighting Coe- burn team to annex the Southwest Virginia Regional Championship. Virginia scored in the first and last quarters to overpower the Blue Knights, District VIII Champions, and end their very successful season triumphantly. Bobby Jordan Bob Mumpowlk Joe Hawkins Bill IIutton Don Almany Jictom wi u wircjinia. l) licit 6 Our Or Seated: Tina Bass, Mary Jane Baker, Betty Huntsman, Virginia LeSueur, Kitty Akarcl. Standing: Bill Erwin, Harry Cowan, Gordon Underwood, Jimmy Brock, Jack Weikel. Sonny” Jones Fiiil Stauber Marvin Cross Lloyd Lilley Lee Brantley Jack Barker Herman Baker Bobby Stuart Boyce Goodman Dick Peters Joe Long Howard IIagy Walter Hamilton D. Harrison THE MANAGERS Left to Tight : Junior Clark, Roland Countiss, Buddy Holloway, Ted Martin First row: Franklin Cross, Don White, Harvey Richards, Bob McKenzie, Earl Townsend, Roy Trivett. Second row: “Speedy” Meade, Billy Earp, David Eden, Wayne Brown, Wayne Engle, Jack Glover. Third row: David Coffey, Doug Terry, Jimmy Goode, Jack Almany, Ed Morton. THE JUNIOR VARSITY First Down — Goal To Go “Tige” Triumphant THE HARDWOOD ON SCHEDULE Virginia 71 Abingdon 25 Virginia 59 Johnson City 28 Virginia 43 Happy Valley 37 Virginia 60 Tazewell 37 Virginia . . 38 Johnson City 41 Virginia - 50 Graham 23 Virginia 46 Happy Valley. 45 Virginia 34 Norton ”35 Virginia ... 80 Abingdon 26 Virginia 66 Sullivan 30 Virginia . 40 Tennessee 41 Virginia 35 Norton . 55 Virginia 93 Marion 44 Virginia 71 Tazewell 64 Overtime - 1948-1949 Virginia 41 Graham 39 Virginia 62 Richlands 42 Virginia . . 73 Richlands 36 Virginia . 49 Sullivan 44 Virginia 49 Tennessee 64 Virginia 87 Marion . 23 District VII Tournament Virginia ... 70 Pocahontas S J GO Virginia . . . 58 Tazewell 50 Virg inia 70 Graham 61 Stat e Group 11 Tournament Virginia 62 Staunton 56 Virginia . . . 50 Radford 62 Virginia 60 Emporia 43 Lett to right: Coaches Tack” Countiss, Louis Kovacs Left to right: Managers Ed Morton, “Pete” Booher, Jimmy Goode THE JUNIOR VARSITY First row: Dewey Bowers, lack Glover, Bobby Stuart, Joe Long. Second row: Jimmy Goode, Dick Peters, “Speedy” Meade, David Eden, Jack Barker, Ed Morton. Third row: Coach Kovacs, Boyce Goodman, Bob Millsaps, Doug Sheaff, John Seneker, Leland Hodges, Coach Countiss. Off The Board Hawkins vs. Ouillen DISTRICT Phil Long R. C. Blankenship Joe IIawkins The 1948-49 Virginia Bearcats left behind one of flic most impressive records ever estab- lished by a basketball team representing Virginia High School. This team, instilled with flaming team spirit and the burning desire to win, marched through their District VII schedule and District Tournament undefeated. They placed third in the Group II State Championship Tourney at Blacksburg, and pushed Tennessee High, their city rival, to the limit before bowing to the Southside Vikings. The Bearcats opened the season with a bang, marching through the first half of the season undefeated. Their first defeat came at the hands of the Norton Black Raiders. This loss was a heartbreaker, with defeat coming in an overtime period, after the Bearcats led when only seven seconds remained in the game. They defeated Happy Valley, one of East Tennessee’s finest teams, twice. In District VII, the Bearcats encountered light competition except from Graham High of Bluefield. However, the Bearcats defeated the G-men twice during the regular season and once during tournament play, to annex the District championship. The Orange and Black from Virginia High “Bunny” Saltz Kenny Worley CHAMPIONS Bobby Jordan Elmer Opengari Phil Stauber was seeded number one in the District tourna- ment and drew Pocahontas, Tazewell, and Graham High in that order. They defeated these teams and became the candidate of District VII in the State Tournament. Traveling to the State Tourney the Bearcats drew Staunton as their first opponent. The Staunton team was much smaller than the Bear- cats, but made a gallant attempt to pull the game out of the fire in the second half only to fall before the ever-pressing Bearcats. Next the Vir- ginians encountered Radford, the team destined to become Virginia’s State Champions. Although our team played their hearts out, they were mi able to cope with the height and speed of the Radford team. In the consolation game with Emporia, the Bearcats rolled to victory and became the number three team in Virginia. Virginia High School and its basketball team were further honored by having Phil Long and Bunny Saltz placed on the All-Tournament Team. Plnl gained a first-squad position, and Bunnv was named for the second team. Our school can well be proud of this year’s basketball team, not only because of the record in the won and lost column, but for the sports- manship and fair play shown by the members of the squad. Jack Arrants Doonie” Jessee ON THE DIAMOND - 1948 Fielding a very strong team, Virginia High won the District VII Championship and finished their season with a record of nine wins and three losses. Although losing the City Championship to Tennessee High, the Bearcats boasted a heavy-hitting and well-balanced club. Hugh Lee Saul proved himself one of the best pitchers in the area, and “Bunny” Saltz and “Doonie” Jessee, the Bearcats’ “Keystone Kids,” led the batting department with averages of .400 and .385 respectively. The club had the distinction of winning their first five games by shutouts as they backed up their pitcher with cool and steady play. The schedule and scores for 1948: Virginia 5 Meadowview 0 Virginia . . . . 4 Tennessee . . 6 ” .... 12 Graham .0 ” 7 Damascus 0 7 Abingdon . . . . 0 ” . .... 4 Graham . .... 3 ” 9 Richlands . 0 ” 5 Chilhowie . . . . 4 5 Tazewell . . . . 0 1 0 Tennessee 2 ” 14 Abingdon ” 1 Tazewell 4 Bottom, left to right: “Bunny” Saltz, Kenny Worley, R. C. Blankenship, Hugh Lee Saul, Harold Leonard, R. M. Dillow, “Peck” Sharrett, Bill Allison, “Doonie” Jessee, Marvin Cross, Coy McCall, Coach Kovacs, Gordon Stuart. Ed Morton. ON THE CINDER TRACK 1948 The Bearcats opened their 1948 season with a hard-earned victory over Sullivan, winning by four points. The outcome was in doubt until the final relays, with Virginia capturing them for the victory over the Pirates. In their next outing, Virginia literally “ran away” from Mountain City as they swept six events and won the meet with a seventy-point victory margin. In the first District VII meet since 1942, Virginia dominated the scoring to win the District championship. Marion finished second with twenty-two points, and Richlands was a poor third with a single point. The Bearcats pushed a strong Tennessee team all the way before succumbing to them. The outcome of the contest was not decided until the relays and 220-yard dash, the closing events, were won by the Vikings. In the Virginia State Track Meet, the Bearcats scored only three points, but “Bunny” Saltz’s capture of second place in the 880-vard run was the highlight of the meet for Virginia High. First row: Kenny Worley, Gordon Stuart, “Bunny” Saltz, R. C. Blankenship, Billy Bryant. Second row: Bill Allison, Jack Arrants, Phil Long, “Leech” Harrington, Conley Baker. Third row: David Coffey, “Pete” Booher, Coach Harris, “Curly” Johnson, Bob McKenzie. F I Z Z I C A L F E M S SUB-FRESHMEN Row 1 : Ella Katherine Baker, Betty King, Mary Jane Leonard, Vivian Reynolds. Row 2: Shirley Rogers, Mary Jane Dishner, Peggy Fleenor, Mary Ann Bivens, Barbara Feath- ers, Shirley Lee. FRESHMEN Row 1 : Ann Worley, Daryl Griffin, Julia Morris. Row 2: Elizabeth Ann Young, De- lores Ilartsock, Frances Hawk, Mary Wampler, Shir- lev Butterworth, Mary Sene- ker. SOPHOMORES Row 1 : Faye Arrants, Ruby Blanken- ship, Jean Harris. Row 2: Marilyn Heeht, Mary Jane Harkins, Lucille Neal, Eloise Swan. SENIORS Row 1 : Billie Sue McGlothlin, Tina Bass, Ruth Snreltzer. Row 2: Mary Jane Baker, Dorothy Tipton, Virginia LeSueur. Iii the girls’ physical education pro- gram, an effort was made to develop the student’s body on physical, men- tal, social, and moral standards. This development goes on although the pupil is unconscious of the change that is taking place in the body during exercise, or in getting along and being a part of the group as a whole. The program consisted of the major and minor sports, recreational games, some social and folk dances, and a class in rhythm. The sports in which the classes participated were volleyball, softball, basketball, tennis, and games of an easier type for the seventh graders. There were also recreational games in ping-pong, shuffleboard, and badminton. Classes in the art of stunts and tumbling were held once a week. Calis- thenics started the daily physical edu- cation program, and fun-providing sports were engaged in during the re- mainder of the period. ALL-STAR BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL TEAM Kneeling: Lucille Neal, Mary Jane Harkins, Faye Arrants, Billie Sue McGlothlin, Ruth Smeltzer. Standing: Ruby Blankenship, Jean Harris, Dorothy Tipton, Mary Jane Baker, Virginia LeSueur, Tina Bass. FIZZ ' ICAL F E M S l oyai (dourt SPRING FESTIVAL l o i ja( 4t ten da n tj Left to right : Virginia LeSueur, Jimmy Brock, June Reuning, Kenny Worley, Alice Rouse, Buddy Holloway, Bettina Bass, Ted Martin. Most Popular Girl Mary Jane Baker Best Dressed Boy Elmer Opengari Prettiest Girl Betty Hi I NTS MAN WLi Wko A Most Popular Boy Phil Long Best Dressed Girl Kitty Akard Most Handsome Boy Phil Long VL Se emor Most Athletic Girl Ruth Smeltzer Most Intellectual Boy Kenneth Blaylock Wittiest Girl Mary Gordon Stuart Most Athletic Boy Erwin Saltz Most Intellectual Girl Virginia LeSueur Wittiest Boy Jack Arrants Senior Boy Erwin Saltz Junior Boy Spruill Forbusii Senior Girl Tina Bass Junior Girl Meryl Owens Sophomore Girl Alice Rouse Sophomore Boy Bill Allison x a Freshman Girl Jane Holmes Sub-Freshman Girl Shirley Lane MiwK - Sv it J mm fl mmmm Jm Jm mL . 1 Freshman Boy Bobby Stuart Sub-Freshman Boy Billy Gross Seventh Grade Girl Gail Barlow Seventh Grade Boy Gh arles Wright WHO’S WHO IN AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOLS First row: John Cass, Tina Bass, Betty Huntsman, Erwin Saltz. Second row: Kenneth Blaylock, Loretta Rogers, Mary Jane Baker, Virginia LeSueur. Third row: Joe Harkrader, Billy Erwin, Sibyl McCulloch. Fourth row: lhril Long, Joe Hawkins. First Row: Joe Hawkins, City Council; Tina Bass, City Council; Erwin Saltz, City Council ; Conlev Baker, City Manager; Gordon Stuart, Mayor; Phil Long, City Council. Second row: Pete” Booher, Chief of Police; Mary Jane Baker, Supt. of Public Welfare; Betty Huntsman, Youth Counselor; Mary Gordon Stuart, School Board; Vivian Hines, School Board; Virginia LeSueur, Corporation Clerk. Third row: Billy Erwin, City Attorney; Harry Cowan, Cite Clerk ; Kenneth Blaylock, Justice of Police Court; Lee Brantley, Supt. of Schools; Jack Arrants, Fire Chief; Kenny Worley, School Board Chairman. Fourth row: Joe Harkrader, School Board ; John Cass, Principal Virginia High School; Robert Nebesar, School Board; R. C. Blankenship, Commissioner of Revenue; Jack Weikel, City Treasurer; Fred Ackerman, Director of Public Works. CITY OFFICIALS FOR A DAY Scenes Seen at V. H. S. King and Queen for a night (?) Personality on Parade Ditto! Beauty and the beast 12 : 45 ' Corner Club Hide vs. Leather Queen ! ! ! 1 get so tired o’ standin ' Here Comes the Freedom Train NNUAL CRAFTSMEN ti it it a i eat — look e BUILDING OF A SUPERI- OR YEAR-BOOK REQUIRES THE CLOS- EST COOPERATION ON THE PART OF THE STAFF, THE PHOTOGRAPHER, THE ENGRAVER AND THE PRINTER. OUR CONNECTIONS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ENABLE US TO RENDER A COMPLETE SERVICE. IF YOU WANT TO PRODUCE AN OUTSTAND- ING YEAR-BOOK, LET US HELP YOU. OUR EXPERT SERVICE WILL MINIM- IZE MANY OF YOUR PUBLICATION PROBLEMS. THE KING PRINTING CO. Printer • C mjruiet • J ' sokluiile tj BRISTOL, TENNESSEE Compliments of Compliments of BRISTOL STEEL IRON WORKS A FRIEND Compliments of Compliments of BETTY GAY BURNETTE MUSIC CO. 625 State St. Phone 2024 NORTH AMERICA ASSURANCE BRISTOL PAPER BOX CO. SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA. INC. Incorporated if. + Manufacturers of HELEN H. BANE PAPER BOXES District Manager Phone 2106 Bristol Virginia-Tennessee Compliments of JONES WHOLESALE CO.. INC. 32 Moore Street AMERICAN THREAD CO. Bristol, Virginia ☆ —a™ Fifty Years of Quality FOR... jt-ec lfo Sunbeam BREAD AT ITS BEST! DEALERS PROUDLY SERVE Mkii ' ' Compliments of GLENWOOD - MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERIES Compliments of C. B. KEARFOTT SON Architects Designers of Virginia High and the New Gymnasium Compliments of S. H. KRESS Compliments of A FRIEND COMPLIMENTS OF DAVIS BROS. GROCERY Home of Better Foods 405 Piedmont PETE MOORE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CENTER Serving the South Electric Ranges - Washing Machines - Refrigerators And All Other Appliances Wholesale and Retail All Nationally Known Makes 1103 W. State St. Phone 2489 Bristol, Virginia Compliments of STUMPIE ' S GRILL 16 Lee St. Phone 1180-L Compliments of BURNETTE MUSIC CO.. INC. Arcade Bldg. Cumberland St. THE ANNUAL STAFF thanks everyone who had a part in making THE 1949 VIRGINIAN possible. Autographs Monroe Calculating Machine Co. MANUFACTURERS OF PRECISION OFFICE MACHINERY Congratulations Class of 1949 ☆ Universal Moulded Products Corporation d oubiq dozcvazcl vjitfz flzs ddoutfi . . . . The production of better type fabrics has grown to tremendous proportions in the South. Paralleling this outstanding progress made by the textile indus- try has been the resultant higher standard of living. Burlington Mills is proud to be a part of this progress . . . proud of the fact that this Company has invested millions of dollars in the future of the South. By ever-expanding its own production, Burlington is contributing to the rapid increase in business activity — the yardstick of prosperity. For economic stability, Burlington maintains a program of fi nancial soundness, reflected in its net worth of over $100,000,000. Through this extensive program for economic progress, Burlington Mills’ 8 3 plants have been able to produce the b;st possible products at the lowest possible prices. These quality fabrics are truly woven into the life of America.” That’s why over 28,000 employees are going forward with Burlington Mills. Bristol Weaving Mills UNIT OF Makers of Women’s Wear Fabrics . Men’s Wear Fabrics . Decorative Fabrics . Cotton Piece Goods and Yarns . Flosiery . Ribbons Some of the former Bristol Virginia High School girls now attending V. I. VIRGINIA INTERMONT COLLEGE One of 10 Representative Junior Colleges in America Bristol R. L. BRANTLEY, Pres. Virginia H. P. KING COMPANY SULLINS COLLEGE Is fully accredited and offers thorough preparation for remunerative position or for admission to Uni- versity. The advantages in Music, Art, Expression, Dra- matics. Home Economics, and Secretarial Science are in keeping with the high Literary Standards. Confer with us at Sullins College for information in reference to any courses desired. W. E. MARTIN, President Compliments of Tanners - Belt Manufacturers Bristol, Virginia ☆ ☆ ☆ James F. Young, Inc. Electrical Contractors 1900 Euclid Avenue BRISTOL, VIRGINIA ☆ ☆ ☆ Interstate Hardware Company, Inc. Jobbers of GENERAL HARDWARE ELECTRIC. RADIO AND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES HEATING AND PLUMBING GOODS Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia Cash and Carry 42— Phones — General Office 44 BURROUGHS For Footwear You Love Toni Drake Debs Tweedies Paramounts BRISTOL BUILDERS SUPPLY CO. Dealers for Johns-Manville Corbin Hardware Pittsburgh Paints Lupton Steel Windows U. S. Gypsum Products Quality Millwork Texolite Paint For that Hope Chest — Buy a Lane Cedar Chest. We have all styles. ★ LOUIS STERCHI FURNITURE CO. Bristol - VIRGINIA - Abingdon ENGINEERING SALES Van Dervort ' s JUNIOR ROOT SHOP 10 t ' H ■ I • l t T CORPORATION ★ Building Specialties and Supplies ★ ★ ★ ★ Barreled Sunlight Paint flHfRO ATM FOOT ★ Vi UR JS w QUALITY SHOES PROPERLY FITTED 2005 W. State Street Paramount Building Phone 3784 P. O. Box 612 Bristol, Va.-Tenn. Compliments ★ McCLURE MOTORS RUTHERFORD COAL COMPANY • 15 Fourth Street Phone 667 Chevrolet Cadillac Dealers in High-Grade • Steam and Domestic Coal Phone 3600 ★ ☆ ☆ For Class Banquets and Parties Bristol ' s Largest Ballroom Our Service Will Help You to Yr ★ Yr Make a HOTEL GOOD APPEARANCE GENERAL SHELBY TROY Yr ★ Yr LAUNDRY DRY CLEANING Yr For Lunch and Dinner Our air-conditioned Coffee Shop Bradley ' s Drug Store is truly one of the best. Our prescription de- partment is one of the best equip- ped and stocked. Try Valleydale Franks Our cosmetic department is one of the best found anywhere. ☆ Yr Our soda and food department can ' t be beat. So, when in need of any of the above — VALLEYDALE Try BRADLEY ' S First PACKERS Phone 1 Phone 36 Inc. BRADLEY ' S DRUG STORE Bristol, Va. Bristol, Va. WE USE PURE DRUGS SMITH FLORAL COMPANY, Inc. ☆ ★ ☆ Say It With Flowers ☆ ★ ☆ Member F. T. D. Phone 523 714 State St. BRISTOL TENNESSEE YELLOW COACH COMPANY Owned and Operated by EARL PENLEY BRISTOL ' S OLDEST AND MOST DEPENDABLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE Office Phone 2600 Terminal Phone 2541 BRISTOL, VIRGINIA - TENNESSEE Compliments ☆ ★ ☆ of Compliments JACK TRAYER BRISTOL GAS □ □ □ □ □ CORPORATION Food As You Like It □ □ □ □ □ ☆ ★ ☆ HOME DRY CLEANERS Quality Cleaning Quick Service 16 Front Street Bristol, Virginia Phone 1704 Cash and Carry — Delivery INSURANCE REAL ESTATE DICKEY INVESTMENT COMPANY ERNEST H. DICKEY Phone 90 8 V 2 Front Street Bristol, Va.-Tenn. • We Furnish the Home Complete WHITSON ' S BRISTOL FURNITURE CO. DRY CLEANERS Store Out of the High Rent District Corner of Sixth and Shelby Phone 2255 1 1 Seventh St. Bristol, Tenn. Phones 750 2552 • Bristol, Tennessee □ Compliments of BLEVINS FUNERAL HOME Since 1910 KELLY GREEN □ 514 Cumberland St. The Beauty of Our Business Is FLOWERS FASHION SHOP BRISTOL FLORAL CO. ★ 534 State Street Smart Apparel Oldest and Most Complete in Every Detail ★ Phone 716 604 State St. Bristol, Tenn.-Va. YOUR Compliments WESTINGHOUSE DEALER of FULLER BUS LINE. Inc. THRIFT SUPPLY CO., Inc. Bristol, Virginia Lee State Sts. Phone 5206 HOME TRADE STORE MOORE - EARHART CO. ☆ ★ ☆ State Street Bristol, Va.-Tenn. We Sell WAYFARER SHOES for the Entire Family □ ☆ ★ ☆ ATHLETIC GOODS Marion Cowan, Mgr. and LUGGAGE • FISHER ' S JEWELERS REMINE - GOBBLE. Inc. ★ Bristol ' s Smartest Men ' s Shop Diamonds - Watches Fine Watch Jewelry Repairing ★ • 418 State Street D. B. RYLAND CO. HOTEL BRISTOL Bristol ' s First Name In Diamonds - Watches - Jewelry Silverware Air-Conditioned Dining Room Reasonable Rates Excellent Facilities for Banquets and Private Parties 531 State Street Phone 498 John A. Seneker, Manager BUNTING ' S DRUG STORE FRED REUNING CO. □ □ □ □ □ □ Delicious Soda and Ice Cream A Mutual Insurance Agency Kodaks and Film Finishing □ 58 Piedmont Ave. Bristol, Va. THE JEWEL BOX □ • FAUCETTE CO. Your Friendly Jewelry Store Gifts Glass • China Silver 529 State Street □ Compliments of Compliments of WEAVER FUNERAL HOME THE COX COMPANY Ambulance Service • Phone 1473 David S. Francis Ollie M. Hicks (Associates) Wholesale Grocers 616 Anderson St. 32 Moore St. Bristol, Va. SAMPSON PAINT COLOR CO. Compliments of □ ROBERT C. BOSWELL. INC. Paint — Wallpaper Complete Insurance Service □ 16 Sixth St. Phone 330 51 Piedmont Street Bristol, Va.-Tenn. ★ ★ ★ W. I. BOLLING MOTOR CO. You Are Always Welcome Corner of Water and Cumberland at Phone 316 MINOR ' S □ □ □ □ □ ★ ★ ★ DeSoto and Plymouth THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO. ★ ★ ★ • Compliments of Paints - Wallpaper • MORTON ' S CABINET SHOP 511 State Street Bristol Va.-Tenn. ★ ★ ★ Compliments of COLONIAL SERVICE STATION Compliments of Pure Oil Products Bumper-to-Bumper Service W. M. CAMPBELL GROCERY Phone 747 Piedmont St. at Oakview Ave. FINE ★ ★ ★ Diamonds - Watches - Silver • Compliments of PENDLETON ' S BRISTOL DOOR LUMBER CORP. ! Bristol ' s Oldest Jewelers 525 State St. ★ ★ ★ Learn It Right BRISTOL COMMERCIAL KOTY ' S GARAGE COLLEGE Bristol, Tennessee Willard Batteries Fully Accredited Compliments of Compliments of McIVER - BROOME FURNITURE ☆ LV COMPANY TWIN CITY ROLLER RINK 814-816 State St. Bristol, Tennessee DAVIS TIRE RECAPPING, INC. ★ ★ ★ Compliments of Just Behind Tenn. Post Office WARREN ' S NEWS 623 Crumley St. Bristol, Tenn. □ □ □ □ □ 405 State 30 Moore 9141 9158 Wesley Davis, Manager ★ ★ ★ Established 1880 Outboard Motors MITCHELL-POWERS HD WE. CO. fohnson Sea Horse Incorporated Columbia Bikes Wholesale Hardware Harley-Davidson Cycles Mill, Plumbing Electrical Supplies E. H. HAMMER Co., Inc. 420 CUMBERLAND STREET Bristol, Virginia PHONE 2909 Compliments of RED, WHITE BLUE BARBECUE Compliments of STERLING HOUSE Your Entertainment Is Our Business □ CAMEO and COLUMBIA THEATRES COURTESY ICE CREAM Our Own Freshly Made Ice Cream Phone 1874 612 Highland M. D. LOWE CO. Plumbing - Heating OIL BURNERS STOKERS 22 Fifth St. Phone South 601 ROCKETT REALTY CO. Real Estate - Rents - Insurance C. M. Rockett PARAMOUNT DRESS SALON Exclusive Dresses 17 Fifth St. Bristol, Tenn.-Va. Paramount Theatre Building Otc. 298 PHONES Res. 791 Bristol, Tennessee DeVAULT ' S, Inc. Athletic Equipment — Sporting Goods 14 Lee Street Bristol, Va. Telephone 3568 Compliments of BOSTON SHOE STORE AND REPAIR SHOPS Uel Ross, Owner MAIN STORE — 702 State St. Telephone 1768 BOSTON SHOE SHOP BRISTOL SHOE SHOP Johnson City, Tenn. 134 East State St. AMERICAN SHOE SHOP Kingsport, Tenn. BRISTOL OFFICE SUPPLY CO., • Inc. Office Supplies, Equipment and Compliments of Sporting Goods NICKELS MANUFACTURING CO. P. O. Box 349 Phone 200 28 Moore St. Bristol, Va. • The ' 49 Ford The Car of the Year It ' s worth waiting for STATES MOTOR CO., Inc. Ice Cream Milk SERVICE WHOLESALE GROCERY CO. ★ ★ ★ Wholesale Grocers ★ ★ ★ Bristol, Virginia Phone 3640 T. S. BOOHER SON Meats-Groceries-F ruits-V egetables Firestone Tires - Appliances Phone 372-L Texas Ave. Bristol, Va. — • — Compliments Compliments of of HUNTSMAN BROTHERS Wholesale Grocers PARAMOUNT and STATE THEATRES • Where You Find Entertainment, Happiness and Friends DIXIE CAFE DIXIE COAL YARD and DANIEL ARTS The Best Place to Eat Warmest Greetings to Our Friends at Virginia High School 403 State St. Phone 9143 Phone 6 • ★ ★ ★ Compliments of Compliments of SHANKEL MILL CO. Flour— Meal — Feeds ARNOLD SHOE SHOP • ★ ★ ★ B W MARKET • Where Price Quality Meet EASLEY INSURANCE AGENCY Union Trust Bank Building Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia 1701 W. State Street Phone 1844 Phone 3976 • Complete Home Furnishings of Enduring Quality Convenient Terms nJngecLj ttSiiliUlSUuHliUuV 607-609 State St. Bristol, Va. The 1949 VIRGINIAN is bound in a Kingskraft cover manufactured by The Kingsport Press Kingsport, Tennessee Compliments of BRISTOL COAL ICE CO. Compliments of HARKRADER SERVICE STATION Compliments of PIEDMONT SERVICE STATION Compliments of STEWART CANDY COMPANY 321 Piedmont Avenue Charles G. Stewart, Owner P. O. Box 872 Phone 1045 Compliments of UNCLE SAM ' S LOAN OFFICE GIBSON CANDY COMPANY, Inc. Confectioners Bristol, Virginia-Tennessee NETTIE LEE SHOPS Bristol, Va. Kingsport, Tenn. Oak Ridge, Tenn. Compliments of J. B. DENTON CO. Fresh and Cured Meats Phone 1350 19 Commonwealth Ave. DUBEL INTERIORS Custom Designed Floors - Venetian Blinds Carpets - Acoustical Tile - Linoleum Tile Asphalt Tile -Rubber Tile 121-125 Penn. Ave. Phone 741 Bristol, Tenn.-Va. Lincoln and Mercury Cars BRISTOL LINCOLN-MERCURY SALES 2033 West State St. Bristol, Va. GORDON GARMENT CORP. Underwear Manufacturers Goodson St. Bristol, Va.-Tenn. Compliments GLOVER ' S CLEANERS 25 Sixth St. Bristol, Tenn. Compliments of F. W. WOOLWORTH CO. BRISTOL MOTOR CO. Buick Car - International Truck - U. S. Tire Sales and Service Lee Sycamore Bristol, Va. Telephone 287 FURROW ELECTRIC CO. Modem Methods of Correct Lighting 12 Fourth St. Phone 162 ReMINE BOYS ' SHOP Central Buildings Sixth Street Clothes Like Dad ' s Compliments of VANITY BEAUTY SALON CUNNINGHAM SON Groceries 401 Commonwealth Ave. Bristol, Va. MICK-OR-MACK Cash Talks Your Friendly Food Store 22 Moore St. 849 State St. Compliments ANTISEPTIC BARBER SHOP H. G. CECIL ELECTRIC CO. Engineering Construction 13 Lee Street Bristol, Va. Compliments of PIEDMONT DINER Good Food Compliments APPALACHIAN SERVICE STATION Compliments of COWAN - GRANT PEERLESS PRINTING COMPANY Distinctive Printing Phone 2843-L 16 Eighth St. Bristol, Tennessee JAMES B. LYON AGENCY General Insurance Central Buildings 14 Sixth Street 7 WRECKS MADE LIKE NEWT 1116 We=t Stale Phone 54 BOB YOUNG SHOE SHOP No Job Too Small To Be Appreciated BRISTOL DRUG CORP. Drugs - Prescriptions 633 State Street Phone 5143 Ladies ' and Men ' s Suits Made-to-Measure THE QUALITY TAILORS 16 Moore St. Bristol, Va. Compliments of FRANKLIN SAVINGS LOAN CORP. Low Cost Loan and Finance Service 29 Sixth St. Bristol, Tenn. BRISTOL DRY CLEANERS — and furriers — C. D. Newman, Mgr. CHECKER YELLOW CABS Phone 3000 Compliments of ddloiverlancl Pianos Magnavox Radios Sheet Music McCLISTER MUSIC CO. WEBB SERVICE STATION Gas, Oil, Washing and Greasing Your Business Appreciated 1500 Carolina Ave. Holston Valley Hwy. Compliments of BUCHANAN SUPPLY CO. Home of Sweets 507 Cumberland St. Phone 3650 T. H. KOTY Fine Tailoring Bristol, Va. Compliments of RAYLASS DEPT. STORE Bristol, Va. UNION SHOE SHOP Work done while you wait All Work Guaranteed 14 Front St. Bristol, Va. HAUN - WILSON Jewelers 517 State St. Bristol, Va. Locally Owned and Operated KING COLLEGE Bristol, Tennessee Liberal Arts Program for Men and Women Character and Scholarship Emphasized Thoroughness in Instruction Friendliness on the Campus CHRISTIAN Character and Scholarship Emphasized For Information Write: R. T. L. LISTON, President King College Bristol, Tennessee WARREN WILLARD Photographer ★ ★ ★ STUDIO— 412 Park PHONE 2719 Bristol, Virginia ★ ★ ★ COMMERCIAL, GROUP, AND PORTRAIT MOORES MANUFACTURING COMPANY ™ o Potato Chips - Peanuts - Popcorn Peanut Butter Sandwiches Candies Bristol, Virginia ASHLEY ' S SUPER MARKET Low Food Prices Freezer-Fresh Ice Cream 1707 W. State St. Bristol, Va. BALL BROTHERS INC. Established 1905 Compliments MORTON ' S GROCERY 120 Pennsylvania Ave. Fine Furniture 506-510 State St. Bristol, Tenn.-Va.