Aldie High School - Whip Yearbook (Aldie, VA)

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Senioa elaiu As an average student of the Senior class of 1947, I am going to try to picture to you a succession of the many happenings of the four years We have been together in Aldie High School. I, perhaps, would be only conscious of the general perfection of the class, but what I say regarding the history of our class has authority plus specialized obser- vation. So together, let us investigate. It was quite a jump for the seventh grade pupils to the first year of high school. However, we soon became accustomed to high school life. Mrs. Robert Myers, our capable sponsor, assisted us in solving the many problems that confronted us. So before very long we began to feel important and proud, and high school life became a vital part of each of us. Yes, the months of our first year in high school rolled by rapidly, and throughout the year friendly and helpful spirit prevailed in our class. We began to look forward to the time when we would be Sophomores. The summer passed all too soon, and we found ourselves back in school. We were so happy to see our friends and teachers again, for the he- ginning of a new year in school is also a reunion. Under the leader- ship of the Rev. Mr. Mason, we had a very full and enjoyable year. The crisis of World War II caused many of our classmates to leave Aldie High in response to the nation's call for war workers. Juniors! It seemed almost impossible! What a grand year we had under that title. But how could anything else happen when we had such a leader as Miss Sarah Love? One of the highlights of the year was in April when we entertained the Seniors. Never shall we forget how wonderful our Junior year was. Warm, enduring friendship and happy hours spent together brought the year to a close. When September 1946 rolled around we found many new high school teachers. A former principal, Mr. Philip di Zerega, who had served in World War II was with us during our Senior year. Our officers for the year were: President, Alice Craung Vice-President, Hazel Leonard, Treasurer, Milton Skinner, Secretary, Alice Martz. The Senior Play, The Daffy Dills, was the climax of long weeks of daily rehearsal un- der the able direction of Mrs. Virginia Elgin, sponsor of the class. Will we ever forget the unraveling of the many mysteries of this play? No, Never! It was a great success. Another highlight of our Senior year was the Junior-Senior Prom. Such a night and what a wonderful time we had! Thanks to you, Juniors. When trifles annoy, we often reflect-it is the little things in life that count. Lack of attention in chemistry caused havoc on many a 6'pop test. Thanks to you, Miss Andrews, we know chemistry. You have now heard from start to finish the history of our class of 1947. Our hectic days of examinations are over and the focal point of it all-our graduation itself-will soon become our most treasured memory. We are through with the past, but not yet ready for the future. Historian Nancy Lipps x -g-X-g-1-1-x-ysx-Q5.x-'y,.x-x,-ya -3.1.x .1.y.X-X,-3,-X-XQX-X-1-1-1-1. 1153 'X

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8 a4ul'7hi4r4io4nic149e World War II is ended. Soldiers and sailors are coming home from foreign lands. Tyranny, with its vile hands laid upon the lives of free people, has been beaten down. Once again, men and women everywhere take up their books, tools and instruments of peace. With peace there comes many problems. In particular, the immense problem of atomic energy seems to baffle us and our steps falter -not knowing which road to take. It is all so new and with no experience to guide us. Atomic energy can be used in both war and peace. When used in war, it can hinder the development of civilization, but when adapted to peaceful pursuits it may give to human so- ciety new and better living. Thus, in a time of crisis in world affairs, We stand confused. Never has there been a time in the history of our country when we were challenged, that we were not able to meet that challenge. Democratic society is so organized that it is able to solve the most perplexing problems. With the war over there must be a new distribution of jobs. Millions of people must be retrained in order to fit into a job that has been ever changing. There will have to be structural improvements and a decided revi- sion of the curriculum of our schools to meet these needs. Structural improvement will mean district reorganization, better school financing, county and state school administration, relationship of schools to government, and more modern school laws. Curriculum revision involves new emphasis in science, social studies, health and many other fields. It will mean increased oppor- tunities for adults as well as children, special services for exceptional children, education for veterans, more complete education in small communities. Program improvement is based upon the principle of equal and universal access to education. Other nations, too, realize the power of edu- cation. Russia has made tremendous progress through education of her pepole in both cul- tural and technical fields, and she continues to develop her educational program. Failure to utilize this power for creative good is the greatest folly an individual, a community, a state, or a nation can commit. The race between education and catastrophe is nearing the finish line. The future lies in the hands of those who help mold public op- inion, but the task of building a lasting world peace is not something which we can delegate to our legislators and then forget. The re- sponsibility belongs to all of us. If we can spread the full realization of the power of atomic energy in our country and in other countries, we may have a chance to work out with our fellow nations ways of living together without recourse to war-now we stand at the beginning of the ATOMIC AGE. Valedictorian Hazel Leonard 7fze Wfacfmn rqfamic Age The atomic discovery marks a turning point in human affairs. The destiny of the world is being set by the use to be made of this new source of energy. Untold possibilities for the enchantment of life lie ahead as materials are harnessed and put to work on behalf of man- kind. Their realization calls for social en- gineering as well as technical skill. Nations will be compelled to find peaceful and co- operative methods of settling their differences and to assume larger international responsi- bilities. Dynamic leadership in moral and intellectual areas will be imperative. Here- in lies the challenge of the atom to education: to help train that leadership needed to re- build a world in which lasting peace will re- place recurrent wars, and to prepare youth for living in the Atomic Age. As soon as we fully accept the existence of the perilous situation brought to us by the atom bomb, we face an urgent task--the job of bringing about a general awareness of the seriousness of our predicament. There are, then, certain beliefs in the minds of people about the bomb. Those beliefs exist only because people want to believe them, and they are dangerous because they deny reality and give a false sense of security. Let us start with the facts-with the bomb itself-and do what must be done. The time is shorty the task cannot wait. Each of us, in terms of his own training and abilities, must do what he can. Each of us must offer his training and abilities to his students and to the community as a whole. Each of us must strive for a world rule of order wherein the freedom of our' way of life is made secure. Each of us must dedicate himself to this task of ultimate survival. Amy Yowell xV,x,, ,x ,x,x,x,x,x,-Vx.-x.x.x.g.x.y.g.g.xWa .X-vy.y.x.y.y.1-3,-5,-1.g.x.y-X-y.g.y.g C143

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61644 On February 13th, I had finally decided to drop Shorthand II. Feel- ing very happy over the matter, I celebrated by retiring early. At 9 o'clock I was cuddled in my bed. Sleep just would not come. I counted sheep after sheep, and the sheep were now turning into people. I moved but yet so plain I could see Mary Trenary, now married and who has three little sons who want to be dentists like their father. Seeing Mary Trenary brought my mind back to my high school days. At Aldie High School, Milton Skinner is now principal and is recognized most in the school for his ability to teach Latin. I began talking to Milton about our classmates and this is what we found out about each one of them. You can turn on your radio any week day night and hear none other than Helen Cornell, now singing on the Hill-Billy Hit Parade. Alice Martz has graduated from a business school and is now the secretary of the Atomic Energy Commissioner. Billy Currie's dreams have come true. He is now one of the richest men in the world, after finding the hidden jewels under the floor- board of his car. Catherine Barbe is one of the best nurses in Garfield Hospital. It is rumored that she is engaged to a doctor. Tommy Fletcher and Amy Yowell have finally settled all their fights and are now married. An1y has finally stopped hiding his jacket. Kathryn Albaugh has peace and quiet at lastg she is a librarian and you had better bring your books back on time. You can never keep up with Alice Craun. She is now a traveling secretary. Bobby Benton, better known as Dr. Benton, is one of the best vet- erinarians in the country, and in his office sits Irene Payne, busy with his books and phone calls. Louise Hummer is now happily married and it keeps her busy get- ting seven children ready for school each day. Hazel Leonard Lanham, Physical Ed. instructor at Middleburg School, stops each morning for Louise's children. Betty Lanham and her husband now run two very successful busi- nesses known as The Pine Ridge Service SI3ll0Il,, and Smith Diner . Rachel Reed Swart is now The Home Demonstration Agent for Lou- doun County. Murrel Lee Partlow is the head bookkeeper for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company, and his daily calls to Middleburg don't cost him anything. Lydia Poland is now a forward o11 The All American Girls Basketball Team and was high point girl of the season. Nancy Lipps is now math teacher at Aldie High School, and the principal, Mr. Skinner, is very fond of driving her home after school. After talking with Milton, I tried to see myself but all I could see was my mother standing at the foot of the bed calling Jane, it is almost time for the bus. Jumping out of bed, I realized my entire night had been one long dream. Jane Moyer g.x.y.g.-y.-Vx.g.x.g.g-Vg g.g.g.x -x-x-x-x-x-X-x-N.-x-x-x-x-x,-x-x-x-x C167