Virginia High School - Virginian Yearbook (Bristol, VA)

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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.

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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

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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.