Axton High School - Axtonian Yearbook (Axton, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1944 volume:

LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA GIFT OF DIVISION OF EXTENSION THE f XTONIflN 1944 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIORS OF AXTON HIGH SCHOOL AXTON, VIRGINIA ■H ) ' I , F - FOREWORD TIME marches on and echoing footsteps carry up farther and farther from Axton High School, we may forget our school I 1 and its historical traditions. In publishing the 1944 edition of “THE AXTONIAN”, we are endeavoring to preserve the sacred memories of our Alma Mater. The Axton High School had its beginning more than fifty years ago in a one-room school located near the present site of the Carol Memorial Church. The school was later moved to a three-room building at the present location. Here in 1923 the brick building at the front of our school was erected; and in 1927 the auditorium and vocational build- ings were added. The P. W. A. project of 1933 brought about the ter- racing of the grounds and the building of the walls and steps. Soon the P. T. A. beautified the campus by planting grass and shrubs. In 1934 there was an addition of four class rooms to the rear of the auditorium and a modern heating plant. In 1940, the lavatories which connect the two buildings on the east side were constructed. By digging out the basement of the front building, in 1942, room was made for a large lunch room and kitchen where hot lunches are served to several hundred chi ' dren each day. In 1943, another part of the basement was made into a spacious laboratory for teaching science, and the old laboratory became a part of an enlarged library room. The growth of the school has progressed with the gradual consolida- tion of most of the one and two-room schools which were previously located in sections of Irisburg and Leatherwood Districts. The consolidation was made possible by busses for tranporting the pupils from the various places to the central school at Axton. In 1926, two busses ran to Axton— one from Mountain Valley, another from Iris- burg; and in 1927, a third ran from Leatherwood. In 1928, Morgan’s Ford and Lone Oak pupils were transported; and in 1929, those from Beckham. The busses were soon making extra trips. Under the present arrangement eight busses, making ten trips, serve the communities of Dyers’ Store, Leatherwood, County Line, Mount Vernon, Lone Oak, Mor- gan’s Ford, Boxwood, Irisburg, Poplar Cross, Beckham, Old Liberty, Car- lisle, and Burnt Chimneys. The enrollment has shown a corresponding progressive increase. In 1926 there were about 250 pupils. Now in 1944 there are more than double that number of pupils, most of whom reach Axton by busses. Axton High School was placed on the accredited list of high schools first, of Henry County to attain to this date. The teachers, now of Virginia in 1927-, and ' wa s pi ' ie ' bf the this standing, which Jiag been maintalhed: sixteen in number, are p.ro,gressive .and Vork, in cooperation with their leader, Mr H. L. Say ' ille,;wh6. hfi? been ' at Axton for eighteen years. —JOHN HARRIS. P-Dpcrly of Ti .a Library cf mond, VA ALDERMAN LIBRARY-EXTENSION SDR VIC university Station Charl« t tesvill© , v«. THE AXTONIAN STAFF Editor-in-Chief Lisabetty Jones Associate Clifford Stone Business Manager Elizabeth Rumley Associates Mildred Holland and Wash Earles Circulation Manager Marie Slaydon Associates J. P. Wade, Melvin Winn, Frances Hawley and Elizabeth Wagner Advertising Manager Helen Wright Associates Mildred Holland, Elizabeth Wagner and Clifford Stone Sports Editors Virginia Jones and John Harris Picture Editors Doris McGuire and Marie Slaydon Typing Editors J. P. Wade and Frances Hawley Joke Editors Louis Cole, Nellie Minter and Melvin Winn Feature Editors Osborne Grant and Virginia Jones Junior Representative Mary Elliott Sophomore Representatives Virginia Holland and James Wagner Freshman Representative Charles Agee Faculty Advisor Miss Clara Norvell DEDICATED TO FRANK BARROW, ELMO GRAVELY. CLARENCE ELLIOTT Of Class 1944 and THE ALUMNI OF AXTON HIGH SCHOOL IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED S TATES We, the senior class of 1944, dedicate “THE AXTONIAN” in recog- nition of the services which they are rendering to the world and to our flag. The alumni of Axton High School in the armed forces are numerous and extend back on class records as early as 1924, before Axton High School became accredited. They are proving themselves brave and cour- ageous. One daring young man of 1942 class, Thomas Morrison, was taken prisoner last year while participating in an air raid over Germany, As far as we know, the gold star to Wayne Martin of 1938 class has been the only one awarded to a member of our alumni. TO THE ABSENT MEMBERS OF CLASS 1944 We do meet, hut we do miss you Miss those three dear absent ones, Who have answered to the calling To be the nation’s hero-sons. When a year ago we gathered, Joy was in your happy eyes But today from us you’re severed. And for you we breathe our sighs. At our school tasks ever busy Often will the bosom swell At the thought of your adventures In the future you may tell. May you ever hear our banner Through the thickest of the fight And retain our nation’s honor By the strength of manhood’s might. May we hear of ivreathes of glory Evermore to deck your brows Clarence, Elmo, Frank, our dear ones. Playing on our heart strings now. May the Providence that watches Bring you safely through the way That you may come back to Axton And join your class mates in the U. S. A. — Mildred Holland. FAR AWAY Where are all our many graduates That ive’ve knoivn since lo7ig ago. Alumni of Axton High School, Who have kept our hearts aglow Ever with their joyful greetings At our commencement so gay? They have all dispersed and wandered Far away, yes, far away. Some to camps, some o’er Germany, Some to Italy have gone; Others in the South Sea Islands With our many foes fight on. How we long for our dear soldiers. Long for each one while they stay Evermore dispersed and wandered Far away, yes, far away. — Mildred Holland. FACULTY OF AXTON HIGH SCHOOL 1943-44 Mr. H. L. Saville B. A. Washington and Lee University; M A. Princeton University; Graduate Work in Agriculture, Cornell Uni- versity and V. P. L Principal and Agriculture Instructor MISS CLARA R. NORVELL B. A. University, Virginia; Gradu- ate Work in English, University, Virg ' nia English and Latin MRS. LENA GREGORY B. S. Madison College Harrisonburg, Va. Librarian and Social Science. MISS SALLIE LUMSDEN B. S. Radford College, Radford, Va. Biology. MRS. MARY B. BRYAN B. S. Radford College, Radford, Va. Home Economics and Chemistry MRS. KOBBRT a. starling S horter College, Shorter, Ga. English and History MISS VIRGINIA BAILEY B. S. Radford College, Radford, Va. Mathematics ELEMENTARY FACULTY First Grade Second Grade First Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Second and Sixth Grades . Fifth Grade Sixth Grade Fifth and Seventh Grades Seventh Grade . Mrs. Belle Thompson . . . Mrs. Carita Gravely . . .Mrs. Mamie Hawley Miss Gertrude Ramsey . . . Miss Ethel Wright . Miss Doris Bullington . . . . Mrs. Lucile West Mrs. Fannie Hairfield . . . . Mrs Nellie Haley Miss Sally H. Lumsden SENIORS CLASS OFFICERS President Helen Wright Vice-President Elizabeth Wagner Secretary and Treasurer Marie Slaydon Sponsor Miss Clara Norvell Class Motto; “Onward! Onward, Ever Upward.” Class Colors — Green and Gold Class Flower — Yellow Rose Class Song — “Awake 0 Youth” Class Poem — “Far Away” Classmates, soon we’ll join our brave ones On the home front or foreign soil. Even others who are working To help keep freedom, as they toil. “Onward ! onward, ever upward” With memories of commencement day We will all disperse and wander Faraway, yes far away. —Mildred Holland. LOUIS COLE JOHN HARRIS S. C. A. ’41-’44; F. F. A. ’41-’44; Softball ’41-’44. ‘He was a jolly fellow — always cheerful” S. C. A. ’41-’44; F. F. A. ’41-’44; “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches” WASH EARLES S. C. A. ’41-’44; F. F. A. ’41-’44; Baseball ’42-’44. (Transferred from Buck- ingham Central, Sept. ’43) Glee Club ’41-’42; Jubilee Chorus ’41-’42; President Library Club ’42; Secretary Library Club ’41; Music Medal ’42; School Pianist ’43; Beta Clvb ’42-’44; Gold Star Beta Club ’44; Victory Corps ’43-’44. FRANCES HAWLEY “Mild and gentle as he is brave” “There is no truer truth obtained by man, than comes of music.” “A noble type of good heroic manhoo d.” OSBORNE GRANT S. C. A. ’41-’44; F. F. A. ’41-’44. MILDRED HOLLAND S. C. A. ’41-’44; Victory Corp ’43-’44; Latin Club ’41 -’42; Home Ec. Club ’41-’42; Basketball ’42-’43; Softball ’41-44. “Her eyes as stars of twi- light fair; Like twilight too, her dus- key hair. ’ NELLIE MINTER S. C. A. ’41-’44; Home Ec. Club ’41-’42; Sec., Jr. Red Cross ’43-44; Volleyball ’41-’43; Softball ’41-’43. Ever true, kind and sweet.” ELIZABETH RUMLEY Salutatorian Class ’44 ; Home Ec. Club ’41-’42; Victory Corps ’43-’44; S. C. A. ’41-44; Secretary class ’41 ; Winner VLL. Poetry Reading ’42; Latin Club ’41-’42; Softball ’41-’44; Volleyball ’41-’43. “Charm strikes the sight And merit wins the soul.” MARIE SLAYDON Home Ec. Club ’41-’42; S. C. A. ’41-44; Winner Relay ’41-42’; Basketball ’42-’44; Secretary Class 44; Softball ’41-’44. “Happy am I; from care set free! Why aren’t they all con- tented like me?” LISABETTY JONES ‘ Strong in will to strive, to seek. To find and not to yield.” Valedictorian class ’44; Home Ec. Club ’41-’42; Latin Club ’41-’42; Victory Corps ’43-’44; President Victory Corps ’44; S. C. A. ’41-’44; Sec.-Treas. S. C. A. ’43; President class ’42; Winner County Essay Contest ’43; V ol’ eyball ’41-43; Softball ’41-’42. VIRGINIA JONES « ■ Softball ’41-’44; Volleyball ’41-’43; r A ’41 -’44- Home Ec. Club’ ’41-’42; Victory Corps ’44. “Better by far, you should forget and smile, than you should remember and be sad.” DORIS McGuire S. C. A. ’41-’44; Home Ec. Club ’41 -’42; Latin Club ’42-’44; Volleyball ’41 -’43; Softball ’41 -’44. fair exterior is a silent recommendation.” ‘A CLIFFORD STONE F. F. A. ’41-’44; President S. C. A. ’44; S. C. A. ’41-’44; President F. F. A. ’41 ; Vice-Pres. F. F. A. ’44; President class ’43 ; Basketball ’42-’43 ; Captain Basketball ’44; Baseball ’42-’43; Manager Baseball ’44; Rep. of F.F.A. at rally at Massanetta Springs ’43. ‘ He was six foot A-1, Clear grit and h. man nature.’ S. C ■. ' 40, ’41, ’42, ’44; F. F. A. ’40, ’41, ’42, 44; Treasurer F. F. A. ’41; Baseball ’42, 44; Bateball ’42-’44; “A friendly, likable fellow, always ready to lend a helping hand.” J. P. WADE HELEN WRIGHT S. C. A. ’41-’44; Latin Club ’41-’42; Home Ec. Ckb ’41-’42; Treas. Home Ec. Club ’42; Winner VLL. District Ora- tion ’41; Winner VLL. Dis- trict Debate ’42; Axton Vice- Pres Danville Fair ’42, ’43; Secretary class ’43; President class ’44; Scftball ’41-’44; Volleyball ’41-’43. “Laugh and the world laughs with you ” MELVIN WiNN S. C. A. ’41-’44; F. F. A. ’41-’44; Softball ’41-’44; Basketball ’44. “I don’t trouble trcub’e. And trouble don’t trouble me.” I’m just as happy As a b-b-bumble bee.” ELIZABETH WAGNER S. C. A. ’41, ’43, ’44; Home Ec. Club ’41, ’42; Sec. Flome Ec. Club ’42; Vice-Pres. Class ’44; Latin Club ’42, 43. “A form more fair, A face more sweet. Never hath it been My lot to meet.” JUNIOR CLASS President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Sponsor .... Mary Elliott . . . Helen Gregory Lois Eanes Miss Clara Norvell Lee Agee Billy Barrow Hazel Brumfield Shelia Burchell Nellie Compton Edward Eanes Mamie Sue Eanes Lois Eanes Ellen Earles Mary Elliott Lois Grant Edith Gravely Helen Gregory Gladys Hodges Randolph Jones Christine Lavender Noel Lavender Joseph Law Elizabeth DcDaniel Madeline McGuire Mary Elizabeth Rich Belva Riddle Mozelle Robertson Anne Starling Clair Still Rebecca Still Gladys Talbert Christine Wells Mollie Wilson Frances Wyatt SOPHOMORE CLASS President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Sponsors Virginia Holland Henry Eggleston Mabel Earles Mrs. Gregory and Mrs. Br yan Tom Barker Ramey Burgess Clore Eggleston Henry Eggleston Wilbert Haley Engle Hankins Robert Harris Marvin Kendall Joanne Craig Dorothy Dillon Mabel Earles Doris Elliott Virginia Holland Elizabeth Johnston Aileen Joyce Gertrude Joyce Marshall Newton Sam Robertson J. T. Richardson Ccleman Lawrence Arthur Toler Jamie Wagner Clifton Wells Thomas Winn Gerald Wilson Marjorie Joyce Ida Martin Carleen Matthews Betty Jean Whitfield Magdalene Wilson Juanita Gillespie Gloria Wyatt Pauline Wyatt. FRESHMAN CLASS President Charlie Agee Vice President Lyne Starling- Secretary Melvin Jones Sponsors Miss Virginia Bailey, Mrs. R, A. Starling Charlie Agee Arley Aune Tom Barker Douglas Carter Harold Carter Roy Carter Norman Cassada Julian Compton Juanita Gillespie Dillard Gravely L. C. Hankins C5n-ial Ray Jones Melvin Jones Jimmie La-w Billy Lawrence Charles Manning Richard Minter McCoy McDaniel Charles Nichols Lyne Starling Larry Wilson Ralph Wright Anna Mae A=hby Peggy Ann Billings Beatrice Burnette Louise Davis Evelyn Hall Mary Lucy Higgs Martha Holland Mildred Holland Ruby Jones Cleo Martin Marleen Matthews Katherine Moss Glory Pyron Ernestine Richardson Josephine Stone Myra Turner Mirian Turner Gertrude Watkms AXTON HIGH S. C. A. President Clifford Stone Vice-President Anne Starling Secretray and Treasurer Gladys Talbert Sponsor Miss Clara Norvell Slogan : “The School and Community Growing Together.’’ Emblem : Flaming Torch. Flower: Dogwood. Color: Green and White. The Student Cooperative Association acts as a clearing-house type of organization for all activities of Axton High School. It has five aims: citizenship, cooperation, health, recreation, and self-improvement. These aims are to be reached by the sub-organizations of the school working together The main organization has at least eight meetings throughout the year, during which, besides the business for promotion of the various activities, there are literary programs, including debate, oratory, drama, readings, and song, through which the aims of the Virginia Literary League may function. The S. C. A. operates through the various organ- izations included in this annual. In the fall, objectives are set up by each organization. In the spring, the secretary collects the reports of accom- plishments and makes a combined report to Miss Freida Koontz, the state secretary of the Virginia Student Cooperative Association at Richmond, Virginia. Miss Koontz has awarded Axton High School the S. C. A. ban- ner for high standard work eleven successive years. a JUNIOR RED CROSS j Nellie Minter, Madeline McGuire Home Room Representatives I- Virginia Holland, Jamie Wagner ' Charlie Agee, Evelyn Hall Sponsor Mrs. Mary Bryan Membership Entire School a 4-H CLUB President Thomas Winn Vice-President Robert McMillian Secretaries Marleen Matthews, Jimmie Roach Reporters Margie Grant, Paul Norton Club Leader Mr. H. L. Saville President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Watch Dog Conductors F. F. A. Advisor — Mr. H. L. Saville 1st. and 2nd. Coleman Lawrence Marshall Newton Wilbur Haley Clifton Wells Henry Eggleston Robert Harris 3rd. and 4th. Clifford Stone Lee Agee Billy Barrow Randolph Jones Edward Eanes Tom J. Barker J Osbcrne Grant ] Joseph Law Charlie Agee Arley Aune Tom Barker Ramey Burgess Douglas Carter Harold Carter Roy Carter Norman Cassada Julian Compton Dillard Gravely L. C. Hankins Cyrial Ray Jones Melvin Jones Marvin Kendall Billy Lawrence Mack McDaniel Charles Manning Richard Minter Lyne Starling Arthur Toler Gerald Wilson Ralph Wright Larry Wilson Louis Ccle Wash Earles Clore Eggleston Engle Hankins John Harris Noel Lavender Varley Norton J. T. Richardson J. P. Wade Jamie Wagner Melvin Winn Thomas Winn THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The Future Farmers of America is an organization of farm boys studying vocational agriculture in high schools throughout the United States. The purposes of this organization are to develop leadership, to teach the value of cooperation, and to create a love for country life. We boys of the 1944 class entered the F. F. A. as green hands. After one year of training in agriculture, we were raised to the degree of Future Farmers. In this organization, we have taken part in providing a booth at the local fairs, in writing essays, and in entering degree team contests, track meets, and other sports. Our organization has sponsored eighteen chapel programs each year in which the problems and business of the F. F. A. have been discussed and disposed of. Each year in high school, the F. F. A. has held a Father and Son Banquet prepared by the Home Economics Club, which our mem- bers, their fathers, and other important guests have attended. We, as young farmers, have been very fortunate in having this agri- cultural high school to fit us in our work for future farmers. We have had throughout the four years, not only classroom training in the science of farming, but also projects at home. Perhaps the greatest experience of the four years has been the enjoyment of our social organization, ' Axton Chapter of Future Farmers of America. As we review our F. F. A. experiences, we thank Mr. H. L. Saville, our advisor, for his work with us. We know we shall make more success- ful farmers and citizens because of our F. F. A. activities. May our motto continue to be “Learning to do Doing to learn Earning to live Living to serve.” -OSBORNE GRANT. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB President Joanne Craig Vice President Mabel Earles Secretary and Treasurer Pauline Wyatt Sponsor Mrs. Mary Bryan Joanne Craig Peggy Ann Billings Louise Davis Beatrice Burnett Dorothy Dillon Juanita Gillespie Mabel Earles Mary Lucy Higgs Doris Elliott Martha Holland Virginia Hrlland Mildred Holland Elizabeth Johnston Evelyn Hall Aileen Joyce Ruby Jones Gertrude Joyce Marleen Matthews Marjorie Joyce Cleo Martin Ida Martin Katherine Moss Carleen Matthews Gloria Pyron Betty Jean Whitfield Ernestine Richardson Magdalene Wilson Josephine Stone Gloria Wyatt M5n‘a Turner Pauline Wyatt Gertrude Watkins Anna Mae Ashley VICTORY CORPS Motto: “All for Victory; Victory for all.” President . . . . Vice President Secretary . . . . Sponsor . . . Lisabetty Jones . . . Henry Eggleston Joanne Craig Mrs. R. A. Starling Mae Ashby Peggy Billings Beatrice Burnette Louise Cole Louise Davis Dorothy Dillon Mamie Sue Eanes Mabel Earles Ellen Earles Doris Elliott Lois Grant Edith Gravely Wilbert Haley Evel3m Hall John Harris Frances Hawley Martha Holland Mildred Holland Cyrial Ray Jones Virginia Jones Noel Lavender Christine Lavender Carleen Matthews Marleen Matthews Elizabeth Rumley Clifford Stone J. P. Wade Gertrude Watkins Christine Wells Thomas Winn Melvin Winn Gerald Wilson Pauline Wyatt Gloria Wyatt AXTON VICTORY CORPS The Victory Corps, which gained headway in school during 1942-43, was reorganized for the 1943--44 session in September, with Mrs. Robert Starling as inspiring sponsor. The objectives set up for the year were as follows: 1. Selling war stamps and bonds 2. Living up to the Victory Corps motto. 3. Collecting patriotic pictures, writing essays, songs, and poems. 4 Participating in all war loan drives. Red Cross campaigns, etc. 5. Giving a chapel program. During the third war loan drive, the play, “Trial by Jury of the Squander Bug”, was given. A squander bug was drawn on the black- board in each room. Mrs. Maynard West’s class won the prize of five dollars for erasing their squander bug first by buying the most war stamps and bonds. At the close of the third war loan drive, the Axton Victory Corps was awarded a citation for service to the War Savings program through the successful completion of a School at War campaign. The school purchased war bonds and stamps totaling $1,366, enough to purchase a jeep and motor scooter. The goal in stamps and bonds for the year has been the purchase of a scout car valued at $7,500. This has been reached by active work at the Victory Corps booth and through programs, posters, and project work throughout the school. The Axton Victory Victory sooner. Corps stands by ready to do its best to bring —VIRGINIA JONES. VICTORY CORPS SONG We’re in the Victory Corps; We’re in to win the war We’ll never stop until its done. That’s what we’re fighting for We’re all in for our victory To make a nation free; We’re in the nation’s call, Vic-to-ry ! God be our guiding hand And guide us the way through. We all are makers of the flag, The red, the white and blue. So never lay down on the job; Come join us in the call! We’re all for victory, one and all! — Dorothy Dillon LATIN CLUB Motto: “Labor omnia vmcit.” President Anne Starling Vice President Joanne Craig Secretary and Treasurer Edith Gravely Vice Secretary and Treasurer Mabel Earles Sponsor Miss Clara Norvell Axton High Winners of District Latin Plaque Joanne Craig Mabel Earles Clcre Eggleston Deris Elliott James Wagner Betty Jean Whitfield Edith Gravely Christine Lavender Doris McGuire Anne Starling Gladys Talbert Frances Wyatt 1941 Ollie Minter and Cecil Wright (Winners of State Pins) 1942 Derah Rigney and Fred Wheeler 1943 Derah Rigney, Anne Starling and Gladys Talbert SENIOR CLASS PRESENTS PLAYS AXTON HIGH AUDITORIUM Friday, December 3, 1943, at 7 :45 P. M. Before Plays: Guitar Music Clifford Stone Piano Music Frances Hawley THE HOME FRONT (Patriotic Play, in three acts, by J. C. Parker). CHARACTERS Mr. Theodore Dale, Manufacturer of munitions Clifford Stone Mrs. Dale, his wife Elizabeth Rumley Timothy Dale, their invalid son J. P. Wade Danny Dale, their other sen Melvin Winn Marjorie Dale, their daughter Mildred Holland Hilda Metzgar, Tim’s nurse Helen Wright Martha, the Dale housekeeper Marie Slaydon (Marie Slaydon, sick; part taken by Nellie Minter) Mrs. Hardnett, complaining neighbor Lisabetty Jones Miss Edwards, Mr. Dale’s secretary Virginia Jones Miss Watson, reporter , Doris McGuire Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Axis agents John Harris and Elizabeth Wagner Between Plays: Patriotic Songs and Christmas Carols Senior Class At the Piano Elizabeth Wagner MOON SIGNS (A one act comedy by Mary E. Roberts). CHARACTERS Uncle Zeke, who has regulated his life by signs Louis Cole Aunt Molly, who scoffs at signs Frances Hawley Hattie, who isn’t so sure but that there’s some truth in them Lizabetty Jones Ray, who thinks that moon signs should not be allowed to interfere with his and Hattie’s happiness Wash Earles Pete, Uncle Zeke’s hired hand Osborne Grant Mrs. Green, the neighborly neighbor next door Nellie Minter Director — Miss Clara R. Norvell. BASKETBALL TEAMS Captain Managers Sponsors Forwards Guards Girls .Lois Grant .Helen Gregory Boys Varley Norton Clifford Stone .Miss Bailey Mrs. Gregory Mr. Saville Center Substitutes: _Lois Grant Helen Gregory Mamie Sue Eanes _Lois Eanes Christine Lavender Marie Slaydon Mildred Holland Elizabeth McDaniel Mozelle Robertson Anne Starling J. P. Wade, Jr. J. T. Richardson Charlie Agee Lee Agee .Clifford Stone Ta’ cs Wagner Melvin Winn Noel Lavender Marshal Newton Varley Norton COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES AXTON HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM BACCALAUREATE SERMON 8:00 P. M Sunday, May 21, 1944. Processional Doxology Invocation Hymn-— “All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name’’, No. 184 Scripture — Psalm 103 Prayer Hymn — “The Son of God Goes Forth to War”, No. 176 Special Rendition Sermon — “The Pathway to Happiness” Rev. W. A. Hawley Hymn-— ‘May Jesus Christ Be Praised,” No. 151 Benediction Recessional a GRADUATION EXERCISES 8:00 P. M. Wednesday, May 24, 1944. PART I. Invocation Rev. W. A. Hawley History of Class ’44 Helen Wright Alumni in The Armed Forces Doris McGuire Original Poems ( ‘To The Absent Members, Class 1944”) Mildred Holland (“Far Away” to the Alumni of A. H. S.) Salute to the Flag, led by Lisabetty Jones and Elizabeth Rumley “Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There’ Class History of The Axton School John Harris ‘ Axton High Loyalty Song” Senior Class The Axton Victory Corps Virginia Jones Class Song, “Awake O Youth” (Composed by Elizabeth Wagner) Class The Future Farmers of America Osborne Grant Statistics Marie Slaydon A Little Fun in A. H. S. Louis Cole, Melvin Winn, and Nellie Minter Advice to Juniors J. P. Wade, Jr. Action Song “Bicycle Built for Two” Helen Wright, Marie Slaydon John Harris and Melvin Winn Will Clifford Stone Prophecy i Frances Hawley Gifts Wash Earles and Elizabeth Wagner Seng- — “Goodbye Classmates” Composed by Elizabeth Wagner) Class At the Piano Frances Hawley and Elizabeth Wagner PART II. Salutatory — “Democracy, A Living Flame” Elizabeth Rumley Song— “God of Our Fathers” Class Annoimcements and Delivery of Diplomas Mr. H. L. Saville Song — “Star Spangled Banner” Class and Audience Valedictory — “Planning for World Peace” Lisabetty Jones HISTORY OF CLASS ’44 On September 4, 1940, we thirty-three bedazzled rats marched down the aisle and took our places along with those much-to-be envied seniors in the auditorium. In the grades we had heard so much about those special high school meetings. Now, after much hard work we were as- tounded to find ourselves a part of them. We’ll admit we were a rather dumb group those first few days. It seemed impossible to get our classes and teachers straightened out and the bell rang continually. As all other freshmen, we had to take the jeers of our upper classmen. But we stood the shock and held our own. In December the high school boys enjoyed the F. F. A. banquet, es- pecially as some of the girls of the Home Economics Club served. This was a festive affair but no more enjoyable than the Mother-Daughter Party given by the Heme Economics Cluo on a rainy day in May. We entered into the spirit of physical activities— softball, volleyball, and other games ; but we didn’t enter inter-scholastic games that first year, as we knew we didn’t have a chance with our superior upper classmen. Along the literary line, however, we did much Several of our members entered the Virginia Literary League contests: Clarence Elliott and Lis- abetty Jones, reading; Clara Gravely and Helen Wright, oration. Helen Wright won the District Oration Contest and went to Univeristy, Virginia. During the year, for various reasons, we lost Willis Duncan, Harold Elliott, Justice Slaydon, Vercil Wray, Robert East, Zonie Dillon, and Iris Moxley. Zonie Dillon left us to make her home at Spencer. Our loss was someone else’s gain. Iris Moxley dropped out because of illness. In Mrs. Gall’s civics class, we made a citizenship notebook and left it to the library so that those following us might use it as a guide in be- coming better citizens. In our sophomore year we assembled in our home room in Septernber with Miss Lou Blanton, now Mrs. L B. Newton, as sponsor. There were only 23 members. John Minter and Clarence Adams had been tranf erred to Martinsville and Lucy Moxley had stopped to work. This year, _we who had been considered dumb amazed the other students with our brilli- ance. Elizabeth Rumley entered a poetry contest. Clara Gravely and Helen Wright were among the winners in the District Debating Contest and did the school honor at University, Virginia.. On May 2, the whole school went to Bassett for the Field Day con- tests. Many red and blue ribbons were won. Of this class, Marie Slaydon flaunted a blue ribbon for winning the relay. In the spring many of our class participated in a radio program, “The Birth of Our Most Patriotic Songs.” Throughout the year we took part in S. C. A. work, and two of our members represented the school at the District Convention at Danville. In our junior year, the fall of 1942, we lost two of our classmates, Clara Gravely and Thelma Ansell, who left the community. To make up for this loss, we welcomed into our ranks Elizabeth Wagner, who has since been a loyal member. To guide us through the year, we elected Clifford Stone as class presi- dent. Of the boys in this class, George Barker and Clarence Elliott went out for basketball. Of the girls, Mildred Holland and Marie Slaydon were our representatives on the girls’ team. The main event of the year was the wiener roast given by this class to the seniors of ’43 at Bullington’s Mill. In spite of the showers, our spirits were not dampened and everyone had a good time. Sallie Payne left our ranks at the beginning of the spring term to go to work; and Marian Brown, who had carried five subjects each year, became a senior. In February we were thrilled when Mr. Saville called us into his. office to receive our class rings. When we returned in the fall 1943, we regretted we had reached our last year in high school. Our hearts were also sad because we must give up three of our members to serve in the armed forces of our country : Frank Barrow, to the Infantry; Clarence Elliott to the Navy; and Elmo Gravely, to the Marines. George Barker who had started high school with us, now a Junior, also joined the Marines. We organized our class with Helen Wright, president; Elizabeth Wagner, vice-president; and Marie Slaydon, secretary. Immediately after our class organization, we became interested in our annual. We were late in starting but we progressed rapidly after we had once begun. The class elected Lisabetty Jones as editor-in-chief and Miss Norvell as sponsor. As a result of our work, we have “THE Axtonian”, which ladies and gentlemen, we hope you consider a master- piece. The class derived much fun from having pictures made and seek- ing advertisements from our generous friawds in Martinsville and Axton. We had several class meetings in which we wrangled over our annual, invitations, caps and gowns, class night, and other things. We only hope other classes will not follow in cur footsteps, or more of the teachers will seek new fields of work. On December 3, the seniors presented two plays, “The Home Front,’’ a patriotic play, and “Moon Signs,” a comedy, both of which were receiv- ed with gusto by the audience. The proceeds went for our annual. The inter-scholastic activities slowed down in 1943-44 because of the gas rationing, but the intra-mural work continued The boys of this class were active with Clifford Stone leading activities in S. C. A., F. F. A., and baseball. Softball and basketball were the main athletic sports o f the girls. Debates and other literary activities were participated in by all. In Aoril the Juniors gave us a wiener roast at Turner’s Lake, at which we had much fun. Even though wieners were rationed, we had enough for all. On May 21, we heard an impressive baccalaureate sermon by Rev. W. A. Hawley, the father of Frances Hawley of our class. Each of us felt our senior dignity as we marched in, robed in the cans and gowns. Tonight, May 24, we have our class night and graduation exercises. Though many of us are to be scattered far away, we rejoice that we have had these four years together and have shared the opportunities offered Us by Axton High School. —HELEN WRIGHT. AWAKE 0 YOUTH! (Music: “The Marseillaise”) Ye youth of Axton, wake to glory! Awake! Awake! To battle cries We hear each day that sad story, Which can but bring tears to our eyes. Which can but bring tears to our eyes, Shall we stand idle, mischief breeding. Or shall we give our helping hands. While peace and liberty lie bleeding? Chorus Awake ! Awake ! 0 youth. Join hands with Allies brave; March on ! March on ! All hearts resolved On liberty to save. We serve in Army, Navy and Marine, These and many more we dare Every service our youth has seen On the land, the sea, the air. On the land, the sea, the air. The Wacs, Waves, and the Spars, Dressed in khaki, green and blue. With stripes, bars and stars. Are rendering their service too. Chorus - ELIZABETH WAGNER. WHO’S WHO? Girls Marie Slaydon __ Lisabetty Jones Lisabetty Jones Marie Slaydon Marie Slaydon __ Elizabeth Wagner Marie Slaydon __ Doris McGuire __ Lisabetty Jones Helen Wright Mildred Holland Frances Hawley Marie Slaydon __ Nellie Minter Elizabeth Wagner Elizabeth Wagner Elizabeth Wagner Lisabetty Jones Virginia Jones Frances Hawley Marie Slaydon __ Lisabetty Jones __ Lisabetty Jones Mildred Holland Marie Slaydon __ Lisabetty Jones Elizabeth Rumley Elizabeth Rumley Frances Hawley Nellie Minter. Mildred Holland Mildred Holland Doris McGuire __ Nellie Minter Elizabeth Rumley Lisabetty Tones Elizabeth Wagner Mildred Holland Marie Slaydon __ Doris McGuire Lisabetty Tones Mildred Holland Elizabeth Rumley Doris McGuire Mildred Holland Elizabeth Rumley Elizabeth Rumley Jolliest Most Loyal Most Cooperative Friendliest Best Sport Daintiest Wittiest Most Generous Most Intellectual Most Orignial Most Stylish Mcst Talented Most Talkative Qiietest Best Looking Sweetest Cutest Most Thrifty Most Polite Most Obliging Most Energetic Best All Round Most Studious Biggest Flirt Healthiest Most Patriotic Most Independent Biggest Grumbler Most Dignified Most Bashful Laziest Mcst Conceited Gentlest -Old Maid or Old Bachelor. Biggest Bluffer __Most Likely to Succeed.. Most Attractive Greatest Social Light Luckiest Neatest Most Ambitious Most Popular Biggest Baby Most Indifferent Best Dancer Teacher’s Pet Biggest Pest Boys Melvin Winn Osborne Grant J. P. Wade Melvin Winn John Harris Wash Earles Melvin Winn Clifford Stone Clifford Stone Melvin Winn Wash Earles Clifford Stone Melvin Winn Osborne Grant Wash Earles Wash Earles Wash Earles John Harris Osborne Grant John Harris Melvin Winn Clifford Stone John Harris J. P. Wade J. P. Wade John Harris Osborne Grant J. P. Wade Osborne Grant Osborne Grant Melvin Winn J. P. Wade Osborne Grant John Harris J. P. Wade Clifford Stone Wash Earles J. P. Wade Melvin Winn Wash Earles John Harris J. P. Wade J. P. Wade Melvin Winn T. p. Wade T. P. Wade J. P. Wade A LITTLE FUN IN A. H. S. Officer (to Clifford Stone sitting in parked auto with Axton High School girl) — Don’t you see that sign “Fine for Parking”? Clifford Stone — Yes, officer, I see it and heartily agree with it. Osborne Grant — I shall never marry until I meet a girl who is my direct opposite. Virginia Jones — Well, Osborne, there are a number of intelligent girls in Axton, Nellie Minter — Women have cleaner minds than men. John Harris — They ought to, they change them oftener. Miss Lumsden — You see class that chlorophyl is the substance which gives green color to plants Are there any chlorophyl bearing animals? Melvin Winn — Yes, ma’am — freshmen. Miss Bullington — Do you think that late hours are bad for one? Miss Ramsey — Sure, but they’re great for two. Wash Earles — That’s a queer pair of socks you have on, Clifford — one red and the other green. Clifford Stone — Yes, and I’ve another pair like it at home. Frances Hawley — Won’t you sailors have a special ship where you get your hair cut? A sort of floating barber shop? J. P. Wade — No, there aren’t any such ships in the fleet that I shall go in. Frances Hawley — Then what are these clipper ships I’ve heard so much about? Helen Wright — Say, have you noticed the smell in the library lately? Elizabeth Wagner — Oh, that’s nothing— just the dead silence they keep in there. Mrs. Gregory — Very well, but I still say your answer is about as clear as mud. John Harris, — Anyway, that covers the ground; doesn’t it Mrs. Gregory? Osborne Grant — But Wash, why don’t you like girls? Wash Earles — They’re too doggone biased. Osborne Grant — Biased? Wash Earles — Yes, biased. It’s bias this and bias that, until I’m flat broke. During a snow storm in April, at Axton High School, below Miss Bailey’s window, someone started yelling, “Hitler ! Hitler ! Hitler !” Scholars and teachers rushed out to see what was going on. They found Melvin Winn stranded in a mud ho e and he was causing all the commo- tion., Miss Bailey asked, “What are you shouting ‘Hitler’ for”? “If I yelled I was in a mud hole, no one would come to my rescue,” Father to J. P. Wade — I’m sorry you aren’t enthusiastic about your graduation gift. Remember I asked you whether you liked a large check or a small check. J. P. Wade— Yes, Father, but I didn’t know you were talking about neckties. Did you hear about Louis Cole putting fleas in the bus so that every- one could have a buggy ride? Noel Lavender (on entering lunch room) — Do you serve crabs here? Waiter — Certainly. We serve anyone, sit down. Melvin — What is the difference between the front and hind legs of a spider? Miss Lumsden— -Why-er-they’re just a like, only they’re different. Miss Norvell — Doris, will you name the two great Roman epics? Doris — Arabian Nights and Robinson Crusoe. Mrs. Starling— What does “Sic Semper Tyrannis”, the title of the Coast Guard song, mean? Marie — Take your foot off my neck. J. T. Richardson — 1 don’t think I deserve a zero. Miss Bailey — Neither do I, but it’s the lowest mark I’m allowed to give. Marie— Jack told me I was the eighth wonder of the world. Doris— What did you say? Marie — I told him not to let me catch him with any of the seven others Miss Norvell — What are you reading about Lisabetty? Lisabetty— I don’t know. Miss Norvell— You were reading aloud. Lisabetty Yes, but I wasn’t listening. Virginia Jones (to the Mail Carrier) — Is there a letter for me? Mail Carrier — What’s your name? Virginia — It’s on the envelope, can’t you read? Elizabeth Rumley — I wouldn’t marry the best man living. J. P. Wade— I’m sorry you feel that way, but thanks for your com- pliments. Wash Earles was on trial for speeding. Judge — Now, young man, you know when we bring you in here, it is assumed that you are innocent. Wash — Then why do you go to all the trouble to convict me? Louis Cole to John Harris Louis— If you could shoot as well as you eat, you’d be 0. K. John — Well, I’ve only had this gun two days, but I have been practic- ing eating for 17 years. Clifford Stone, in a restaurant — Waiter, this butter is so strong that it could walk over and insult the coffee. Louis Cole— Well, this coffee is so weak it couldn’t do anything about it. Mr. Earles (at F.F. A. banquet)— Young lady, take this chicken away. It is so tough it seems that it is made from stone. Doris Elliott — No wonder, it is plymouth rock. An Axton senior boy and girl had just become engaged. She — Now since we’re engaged, won’t you give me a ring? He — Certainly, dear, what’s your telephone number? ADVICE TO JUNIORS DEAR JUNIORS: There comes a time in every student’s life when he has to give farewell advice to his fellow-workers. For the seventeen of us, the time is at hand to give counsel to our successors, the Seniors of 1945. We have had experience, so we know whereof we speak. We’ve been hollered at, kicked around, abused, scolded, and called down for a million things; but, all in all, we loved the rebuffs we received, and we hate to give them up. The saying goes, “All good things must come to an end”, and we are now beginning to feel the truth of this proverb. My dear Juniors, as we depart, we walk out of your lives with our heads high and our hearts heavy. We place the continuation and progress of this school in your hands, and we trust you ■will prove worthy of this responsibility. However, there is no doubt in our minds but that you will. Take our parting advice. Don’t bounce into your senior year like a March whirlwind and try to take over the school all at once. Everyone knows that the seniors are the “big cheese’’; and the student body is ready to cooperate with you. Keep a level head and guide things to the best of your ability. Work hard; study continually, and make the most of the happiness that is to be yours. Never try to putj anything over on the faculty, or to bluff them without studying. You can’t do it! We tried and we know what will be the outcome. Be loyal to your teachers, and give our Alma Mater your individual attention. NOW, Juniors, is the time for all good students to come to the aid of their school! OUR COUNSEL TO THE INDIVIDUALS OF CLASS ’45 IS AS FOLLOWS: Sheila Burchell is advised to wear dresses more often. Hazel Brumfield, to get a new hobby instead of collecting rings. Nellie Compton, to watch for rivals, if she wants to keep her junior boy. Mamie Sue Eanes, to eat vitamin pills, so she may grow up. Lois Eanes, to study her lesson instead of the movements of her feet. Ellen Earles, to dye her hair before strawberry season. Mary Elliott, to study English. Miss Norvell may not be back next year. Lois Grant, to make up her mind which it is going to be — the Navy or the Marines. Edith Gravely, to store up more energy to resist that “spring fever’’ next year, as she is the laziest of the lazy. Christine Lavender, to do more studying, if she expects to keep ahead of Doris McGuire in Latin. Helen Gregory, to do more brain action and less tongue action. Gladys Hodges, to do less studjnng and more talking, as one can scarcely teU when she is around. Elizabeth McDaniel, to get another boy friend, as hers may not be around often anymore. Madelaine McGuire and Mozelle Robertson, to take life more seriously and to stop so much laughing. Belva Riddle, to quit giggling and to act more dignified, if she expects to take one our places. Anne Starling, to keep up her study in home economics, and in the near future she may get a better-half, for the old saying is, ‘ The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” Claire Still, to read a book on ‘‘How to Keep One’s Man. Rebecca Still, to take three courses in history next session, so she can learn more about ‘ Lee.” Gladys Talbert, to keep on studying, if she expects to be a valedictorian. Christine Wells, to sum up more energy than she has displayed in her classes this year and to use caution against too intense interest in the tnale species. Mollie Wilson, to finish school next year before she decides to start keeping house for a certain good fellow. Frances Wyatt, to get a permanent, as we are afraid that she will not have time next year to curl her hair daily. Lee Agee, to use Frank Sinatra’s method of vamping the girls. Edward Eanes, to keep away from a certain service station, as he may lose his fine reputation. Billy Barrow, to stop his usual shyness and bashfulness, and to flirt a little now and then, so that, in the near future, he won’t be a solitary old bachelor. Randolph Jones, to inspect the trunk of his car before leaving for a date. Noel Lavender, to be more careful with whom he rides, especially to school. Joseph Law, the great bus driver, to keep his eyes on the road and not on the girls. Varley Norton, to stop shooting so much “Bull”, and always to care for his patent leather hair, so that, sooner or later, he will be able to melt some girl’s heart. Engle Hankins, J. T. Richardson, and Tom Barker, to do more studying and less talking, and to be more dignified, as diplomas do not grow on trees. In conclusion, my dear Juniors, let this last counsel of class ’44 ring in your ears throughout 1944-45, so each one will correct his fault and become a model to those who will follow in his footsteps. J. P. WADE, Jr., Advisor, Class ’4. TAKUM AND BREAKUM ATTORNEY-AT-LAW We, the seniors of Axton High School, having passed, with no small degree of difficulty, through the successive stages to our present status of ‘passing out”, and while seeing the portals of our beloved shrine of learning fade from our view, bequeath to certain lucky ones designated in the following document a few seemingly small but characteristically representative possessions — possessions which are held with not little esteem among us, the donors. Thus it is with bursting hearts and tears of remorse that we do ordain the last will and testament of the seniors of class 1944, the manifes- tation of our visible love and self sacrificing spirit. --First, to our sponsor, Miss Norvell, we will the ever-enduring friendship of class ’44, both individually and collectively Also to Miss Norvell we will a female class for next year with absolutely no boys, so she won’t ha e the trouble of separating them. Second, to Mr. Saviile, we leave our best wishes and appreciation for his kindness and consideration of all members of class ’44. Third, to Mrs. Gregory, we will an immense book containing the laws and con- situation of the United States, so she can teach her future students better government. Fourth, to Mrs. Starling, we will a war bond in remembiCBnce of her success in boosting the sale of war bonds and stamps through the Victory Corps. Fifth, to Mrs. Bryan, we will a thousand and one pounds of sugar so that the home econcmics girls can bake cookies for pupils, as well as for parents and teachers, at P. T. A. teas in the future. Sixth, to Miss Bailey, we leave an extra gasoline ration book, so she will be able to drive back and forth to Axton and teach mathematics next year. Seventh, to Miss Lumsden, we will all the worms and bags found in the next excavation of Axton High School for use in biology. Eighth, to the Juniors as a whole, we leave the front seats in the auditorium and our few and varied privileges in the class room and study hall. Also we leave them out talents as shown in ‘THE AXTONIAN”, hoping they, in using them, may leave as good an annual to the high school next year. Ninth, to the Sophomores, we bequeath our dignity, so that they may be accus- tomed to it by the time they become seniors. Tenth, to the Freshmen, we leave our winning ways and habits of stuidy to help them on the long journey to graduation. Eleventh, we as individuals do bequeath some cherished pCfl f sions to each of the Juniors: To Randolph Jones, Elizabeth Wagner wills her ambition to be a doctor and hopes he gets farther along with it than she did. To Edward Eanes, Wash Earles leaves his ability to play baseball. To Helen Gregory, Marie Slaydon wiUs her athletic ability and hopes she will use it well. To Madeline McGuire, Mildred Holland wills her dignified manner, and may she uphold it. To Lois Grant, Elizabeth Rumley leaves her scholarly ability, so she won’t be slacking in her senior year. To Anne Starling, Melvin Winn wills a camera, so that her boy friend won’t need to be making her picture in the class room. To Lee Agee, Elizabeth Rumley wills a streamline automobile driven by remote control, so he can devote his full attention to his girl friend when out driving. To Edith Gravely, Elizabeth Wagner leaves her weakness for blonde-haired boys. To Elizabeth McDaniel, Marie Slaydon leaves her “gift of gab”, so her three play- mates won’t get lonesome. To Mozelle Robertson, Daris McGuire leaves a dummy, so she will always have some one to tell her jokes to. To Lois Eanes, Mildred Holland leaves her ability in art. To Joseph Law, Clifford Stone leaves his ability to play the guitar, with best wishes for a musical career. To Mamie Sue Eanes, J. P. Wade leaves the chip on his shoulder with the ex- pectation that she won’t let anyone knock it off. To Varley Norton, Helen Wright leaves the deed to a cute little house on Starling Boulevard running into Leaksville where he can take her picture instead of in the class room. To Rebecca Still, Frances Hawley leaves her neatness and curly hair. To Christine Lavender, Lizabetty Jones wills a free trip to Wyoming. To Ellen Earles, Helen Wright leaves a red roadster, so she can ride around in the Rocky Mountains. To Hazel Brumfield, Virginia Jones leaves her interest in soldier boys. To Neel Lavender, Clifford Stone leaves a song book, so he can learn the words to those songs he has been humming in the class room. To Mary Elliott, Lizabetty Jones leaves her seat on the bus with the hope she can hold it. To Gladys Talbert, Frances Hawley leaves her interest in a boy named Newton. To Billy Barrow, Virginia Jones leave a book on how “to woo dogpatch style” in three easy lessons. To Belva Riddle, Osborne Grant leaves his methods of playing softball. To Clarie Still, Doris McGuire leaves her hair bouquets. To Frances Wyatt, Marie Slaydon wills her sense of humor. To Mollie Wilson, Louis Cole wills his mechanic ability, as girls will be drafted for such when all the boys are gone. To Nellie Cempton, Nellie Minter leaves her motto, “Si’ence is Golden”. To Sheila Burchel:, J. P. Wade leaves his V.P.F. suit when he leaves for the Navy, so that she may take his place on the Home Guard. To J. T. Richardson, Louis Cole leaves his ability to get along with the teachers. To Tom- Barker and Engle Hankins, Elizabeth Rumley and Lisabetty Jones leaves their old notebook ' :. May they prove valuable help in getting to the top of graduation hill. In conclusion, we do hereby fix oir signatures to this most precious document. ' CLIFFORD STONE, Executor. Witnesses : TELLUM NUTHIN HOOSIER HOODY UKIN SMILE BEATME DADDY. PROPHECY— WHAT THE STARS REVEAL By the stars! What have we here? It seems the starry skies have for Axton seniors a bright future. Let’s see now who comes first. Why I do believe it’s Louis Cole, the class joker. He’s a Libra child and bets on “signs.” I’m afraid he’s not as e)|7ergetic and ambitious as the sign could wish, but maybe he’s generous and in- spired enough to be a farmer in the Axton Route 3 Community. Now, here’s Mildred Holland, our Gemini child, of an undecided nature. Your sign says you’re executive with your hands, so maybe you’ll be secretary to the Com- monwealth Attorney of Henry County some day. Marie Slaydon has great possibilities. Her chief job is to learn to know opportunity and improve it. Something in the stars tells me Marie will be entertaining us over the radio some day with her jokes, probably WMVA. Here’s Osborne Grant. Let’s see what the future holds for him. It seems that Osborne has a strong will and is a good conversationalist. He seems mild and gentle enough in class, but maybe we just haven’t gotten his dander up. As I see, some day Grant will be General Grant and bark orders to those stiff lieutenants. Next is Nellie Minter. Nellie is endowed with great possibilities which may take her to supreme heights of usefulness. Aquarius people, Nellie, are honest and kind hearted, but please don’t use all your talents as someone’s cook. It seems thafc. Wash Earles was born under the right sign, for his persistent will, determination, in+Kt tion, and purpose have come out. He is an ardent home lover and will doubtless make a grand farmer on the largest farm in the Axton community. He’ll also probably start cultivation of the skinless potato to keep from peeling them for his wife. Next is our class president, Helen Wright. Capricornus people are deep ' thinkers and natural orators. Helen is a fine entertainer and story teller, and we hope she’ll entertain her student nurses when she is an instructor at Annapolis. Melvin Winn is the child creative genius. He originates and carries to con- clusions. Just ask anyone! We know he’ll make a fine mechanic and maybe invent the floating bicycle without knee-action. Lisabetty Jones is our Aries child. She is determined and accomplishes what she resolves to do against all opposition. She is a good scholar, bright, genial, witty and talkative. We know Lisabet will advance to librarian in the Congressional Library and write a book, THE JONES SYSTEM OF CATALOGING LIBRARIES. Here’s J. P. Wade whose sign says he’s one of the strongest and weakest people in the world. He’s easily led by the nose! Wade has great possibilities, so maybe he’ll succeed Admiral Nimitz in the Pacific — if hot air doesn’t sink him. Virginia Jones is our Virgo child. She is very orderly, methodical, and neat, asl everyone can see. She is an extremely capable person, so maybe her life will go into artistic lines — artistic cooking. Elizabeth Rumley’s sign is very optimistic. Persons born under this sign possess a high degree of personality, are brilliant, talkative, and great readers. When Elizabeth finishes her secretarial course, she will probably hold a position as secretary td Admiral Nimitz’s successor. John Harris has the ability to convince people. This quality makes his ambition, as optometrist very fitting. When the war is over, we’ll probably read of Doctor John Harris fitting glasses for the King and ' Queen of England on a week-end trip. Ehzabeth Wagner is our artist. Her sign says, “unusual strength in mental dir- ections and, though not always physically robust, they have a wiry, tenacious nature which meets all emergencies.” They have a determination to win. So keep going. “Libby,” and youll be chief artist at Macy’s on Fifth Avenue. My, here’s Clifford Stone, our class giant! He’s kind hearted, generous, sympa- thetic and magnetic. He’ll probably be head of the Farmers’ Organization of Henry County and promoter of a new kind of hay which cuts itself and crawls to the barn. Doris McGuire is very methodical. She keeps her own secrets and her friends’ secrets, so she’s especially fitted for the position of checking clerk at Du Font’s new nylon plant. Well, it looks as if I’m next. My sign says “surprise” and that suits me. FRANCES E. HAWLEY. a GOOD-BYE (Music: “Good-Bye, My Lover, Good-Bye”) The time is passing fast away Good-bye, my classmates, good-bye. We may not meet for many a day. Good-bye, my classmates, good-bye. My thoughts will often be of you, Good-bye, my classmates, good-bye. To Axton High, you must be true. Good-bye, my classmate ' , good-bye. We’re leaving here to see the world. Good-bye, Alma Mater, good-bye. Our banner of learning is unfurled, Good-bye, Alma Mater, good-bye. We’ll think of you each passing day. Good-bye, our friends, good-bye. Before we go we want to say, Good-bye, everybody, good-bye. —ELIZABETH WAGNER. - o- AXTON HIGH SCHOOL LOYALTY SONG Music: “Maryland, My Maryland” We raise our voices in song to thee, Axton High, cur Axton High- In praise of vou we all agree, Axton High, our Axton High! Amid the shrubs thy halls are set. Wherein we pcnder hard, and yet The best of everything we get. At Axton High, our Axton High! The years will come; the years will go. At Axton High, our Axton High! But this will e’er be true we know At Axtoh High, dear Axton High! ’Neath shii .tng sun and heavens blue. Where’er we are, whate’er we do. We’ll still be thinking oft of you Axton High, dear Axton High! DEMOCRACY; A LIVING FLAME We, the senior class of 1944, salute you. Here we are at last graduates. Our dream of four long years has been realized and the time of our departure from Axton High School is at hand. This will truly be commencement for all of us because tomorrow we enter another world. We enter a world of war — sufiering, d5dng and glory. Upon our young shoulders more than ever will fall the task of winning this, war and establishing a better world in which all nations are free and independent. We will play the most important part in this because these are the principles upon which our nation was founded. In the history of no other country has democracy played a more brilliant part. May I review for you a portion of this history: The United States was settled by people of not one but many nations, people who sought refuge from tyrannical rule, people who sought freedom. They found this freedom in America. When, after a short time, their rights were challenged, they fought; and because they were fighting for a just cause, they won. The Revolution marked the end of all tyrannical rule in America. Democracy prevailed. In the years that followed, America grew and prospered. The United States became renowned among the nations of the world. We stood out as a nation whose government was different from that of others. We grew to be a powerful nation whose rights were respected. Europe was constantly thrown into a tumult of war and conflict, but on this side of the world, everything was peaceful. Manufacturing developed and) with it both interstate and foreign commerce. Our products were sold all over the world and the profits reaped were ‘great. Then in 1914 clouds darkened the peaceful horizon. In Europe a dictator arose, Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany. His aim was to rule the world and he presumably set out to do so. At first we paid no attention to this. It was merely another war in Europe, we thought; but this time we were wrong. England and France, the principal nations fighting against Germany, were good markets for our products. Germany, realizing this aid, began to sink our vessels bound for English and French ports. No chance was given for the crews of these ships to be saved; all were lost! America awakened and, realizing her menace, gave Germany warning that our neutrality and rights must be respected, that no more American lives must be taken. This warning went unheeded. The ruthless and inhuman treatment went on. We knew then that there was no alternative. We must fight to keep the flame of democracy, glowing! In his war message to Congress, April 2, 1917, President Wilson spoke these words to be echoed by millions cf American citizens, “The world must be made safe for democracy. Its peace must be planted upon the tested foundations of political liberty ' . . . . We shall fight for the things nearest our hearts — for democracy, for the rights of those who submit to authority to have a voice in their own government, and for the rights and liberties of small nations ” With Wilson’s words ringing in its ears, the nation went to war. Armies were raised; munitions manufactured; and soon American doughboys went overseas to fight. During the hard bitter campaigns that followed they did not falter, though many lost their lives. In less than two years Germany was defeated and peace was signed. Democracy had been preserved! After the war the United States resumed its old mode of luxurious living. Dis- armament followed, but peace reigned only for a short time. On the calm eastern horizon a dark spectre of absolute government appeared. Once more, after so much had been sacrificed to make the world safe for democracy, the forces of aggression began to arise. Japan, who had been trying to extend her territory for some time, occupied Manchuria. That was in 1931 and the fire that was kindled on the shores cf Asia was lighted anew in the beer halls of Munich, where an Austrian paper hanger abandoned his name of Shickelgruber and became known as Adolph Hitler, the leader of the blood-thirsty Nazis. In 1933 Hitler and his Third Reich overthrew the German Republic and established themselves as rulers. The flame of aggression and total war burned brighter. Benito Mussolini in Italy tried to extend his power by the conquest of Ethiopia and Albania. All this time the rest of the world was asleep. The United States failed to notice the dark shadow over Europe and Asia that was soon to cast its gloom over us. Events moved rapidly. In 1938 Hitler started his march by taking Austria and soon six more helpless countries had fallen. Japan, Italy, and Germany banded themselves together and became known as the Axis Powers. Finally, in the spring of 1939, Great Britian and France awoke and realizing the seriousness of the situation, declared war on the Axis. France, totally unprepared, fell; but Britain held firm, supported by a great ally, Russia. The United States still preserved its nuetrality. “We did not wish to be drawn into another war,” we said. In the summer of 1941, however, when it began to look as if we might be drawn in eventually, we thought we had better prepare. Then came the day which will go down as one of the blackest days in our history — December 7, 1941, and Pearl Harbor. Twenty-seven hundred soldiers and sailors were hurled into eternity and a score of ships and planes destroyed. America, the guardian of the fundamental rights, had been attacked by the samurai aggressors. The following day President Rocsevelt, like those who preceded him, upheld all the principles of democracy by asking Congress to declare war against Japan. A few days later we also accepted Germany’s challenge. Today everyone in America is fighting in some way for the ultimate victory that will be curs. When we attain this victory, we will try to make sure that this time aggressiveness is abolished. The mistakes of the past must not be repeated. The brave men who so willingly gave their lives for democracy surely have not died in vain because, as America marches on, our voices repeat these words to our honored dead. “Fear not that ye have died for naught; The torch you threw to us we caught. Ten million hands will hold it high, And freedom’s light shall never die, We’ve learned the lessen that you taught In yonder field.” Yes, the fires of dictatorship and aggression will soon go out; but democracy, the living flame, will burn on, inspired by the youth of today, the citizens of tomorrow! ELIZABETH RUMLEY, Salutatorian. PLANNING FOR WORLD PEACE “Where there is no vision the people perish. ’ These words taken from the scrip- tures have a special meaning today. While this world conflict rages, we must begin to look ahead and make peace plans so well that no dictator or military group can rise to plunge us into the destruction and sorrows of war. Our Allies think and speak of this need, for the citizens in the democracies have the right and must assume the responsibility of making plans for their liberty in the future. We know that the day the Axis powers lay down their arms in defeat, unless the victors can set up a workable peace plan, we will engage in another world war. Many people know there is no ‘coasting to victory”, as President Roosevelt put it. They also realize there is no quick and easy rovte to world peace. No American would want to live in such a militaristic world as the Axis would set up. If we don’t want to live in a world like that, where we must always be- armed for defense and be denied the privilege of planning our government or our lives; then we must accept our responsibility of helping plan and work out a satisfactory scheme for world peace. The effects of war will be felt by every nation on the globe, even by those who remain neutral or never know a battle on their territory. Almost all had done so by 1942, if only because of a scarcity of imported goods and the interruption of their normal export trade. The relief of human misery is the first problem the United Nations will have to face. Temporary relief m-jst follow the victorious armies of the United Nations wherever they are, so that this aid may help t ' ne people to help themselves and to pre- pare the way for peace. There will be people tc be fed and clothed, the sick and the disabled to be cared fcr, and many to be transported back to their native homes. At least enough temporary shelters must be found for these homeless people so that they can begin the task of rebuilding their war-tern ctur.trics. What can we do to build a post-war world in v hich everyone can enjoy “the four freedoms” freedom of speech, freedom o ' ; vership, freedom from fear, and freedom from want? Our government wants us all to begin discussing peace plans and making up our minds about them. If we are still uninformed when armistice day comes, we are likely to get the kind of peace settlement that will bring about World War III in another generation. In one generation we have had two world w ' ar-. We must find some plan whereby future wars may be prevented. If you are a member of a church, you will feel a special concern and responsibility for helping to apply religious principles in a practical Vv ay tc make a better world after this war is over. A significant statement on post-war problems was issued in 1943 by the Interna- tional Round Table Conference of Christian leaders from fourteen nations. The con- ference urged the people cf all nations to study and accept the principles contained in the program of the “Six Pillars of Peace.” The first pillar is political collaboration between the United Nations and, ultimately, all nations. Many people say, “Rather than shop around for some new and untried international system, why not use the League of Nations as a basis for building world order to maintain peace?” The League idea they speak of is a voluntary union of nations working together to solve common problems. Representatives of the nations who are m.erabers meet for a conference at some central place, discuss international problems and decide upon what will be the best and most desirable action in each case. Whatever is decided upon at these meetings is then passed down to the national governments concerned .1 These may approve and carry them out or not as they see fit. The record of the League has been a mixed one, made up of failures and suc- cesses. Its main failure has been its inability to keep the world at peace. This we know was caused mainly by the lack of support from several of the larger nations. Its main success have been in the field of social service. It has had success in getting the cooperation of m.any nations in dealing with problems of health, working conditions, international postal service, and safety in navigation. Those who favor this plan say, “All the work that the League has done and is doing must be continued in a reorganized League Let us profit from our experiences with the old League to build a new and better one, a League so strong that this time it will be able to maintain peace.” It is history now and an oft told story of how Wilson went to Paris with his plan for the preservation of peace, of how he forced the acceptance of the League of Nations at the Peace Conference by tying it in with the spoils of war so that our allies had to take it to get what they Vi anted from the victory. Then Wilson came home to fight his last fight. He did his best but we t. rned down the League. Hence follows the question, as stated by Edwin James, ‘Had his country not belied Woodrow Wilson, would we be at war today?” The United States did not join the League of Nations for the following reasons: First, she objected to the provision in the treaty that nations entering the League must guarantee one another’s territory and independence against any attempt on the part of another nation to take any of their territory or destroy their independence; second, it would be more difficult to defend the principles of the Monroe Doctrine; and third, the United States had only one vote to Great Britain’s six. Our country, however, has cooperated and helped in many ways to make it a useful means of bringing nations together. Those isolationists who oppose the idea of a reorganized League are not convinced that this type of world order is the best one to be found. There are several plans of federal world government that differ mainly in details. The goal of all these plans, however, is the establishment of a world order which would be directly represented. The national governments in this federation wo .’id net be abolished They would con- trol all affairs of a purely domestic nature and the v or ' d government would control those affairs that affect relations between a nation and its world neighbors. One thing is certain, however, a nation can no longer exist isolated. Some plan for cooperation among nations must be agreed upon. The scond pillar of peace is collaboration on economic and financial matters of worldwide import. We have something on this order in the international organization known as the Pan American Union, which deals with problems that concern only North and South America. In order to further democracy in the western hemisphere, it is of great importance to the United States that we cultivate friendly relations with the nations of South America. The Union has done much to build closer trade relations between its members, and has also promoted the cause of peace. There are usually twenty-one Scuth American rations in the Union. They have held conferences since 1890. In 1911 an agreement wa s made with Nicaragua placing the control of customs in American hands. We gave them financial assistance also. The third pillar is the adaption of treaties among nations to changing conditions. To aid in friendly conduct of business between countries, nations enter into formal agreements to encouage friendliness. During times of peace the civilized countries are governed by treaties in matters of trade and political relationships. A treaty is good, only as Icng as nations are willing to stand by their agreements. Experience has shown that some nations have little respect for a treaty. Others honor a treaty with care. International peace and good will would be increased if all nations would carry oat their treaties in the same way that honest men carry out agreements in their dealings. The fourth pillar is self-government for colonial people. Self-government should be given to all nations whose people are capable of using it to their own advantage. Great Britain gave self-government to all of her colonies as soon as they were able to use it wisely. She will doubtless give it to India as soon as the citizens show their capacity for governing themselves The United States has promised freedom to the Philippines in 1945; but as to whether they get this freedom depends on the outcome of the war. The fifth pillar is the control of armaments. When the Allied Nations win this war, their first act will be to completely disarm Germany, Ita’y, and Japan. This will automatically wipe out one-half of the world’s fighting equipment. If the nations now opposing aggression are honest in their professed derire for peace, they will disarm themselves just as quickly as they can safely do so. By transferring the munitions industry from private to government ownership and operation, munititions could be placed under control without jeopardizing the nation’s safety. By maintaining an inter- national police force empowered to force nations to keep the peace, peace-loving nations could protect themselves from fut o(b attacks from powers that may secretly rearm by bootleg methods. The last pillar, one which is very important, is the right of intellectual and religious liberty for all. The first ten amendments to the United States National Constitution are spoken of as the Bill of Rights. They are so called because it is a series of simple and specific statements which clearly define the rights of indivdual citizens. They safeguard the right of the people to freedom, of speech, the right of trial by jury, ahd the rights of the people peacefully to assemble and to petition the government for a satisfaction grievances. They also prohibit Congress from passing any laws to establish a national religion or specific form of worship. These rights must be guaranteed to all other peoples if we hope to maintain a peaceful world. In conclusion, oar democracies must plan to establish a collaboration of nations after this war carrying out the princi- ples in the Six Pillars of Peace.” We, classmates, must be alert also in doing our part toward establishing a world order for lasting peace after the war is won. As we leave one another and our friends in the community, we expect to put our shoulders to the wheel moving “onward, on- ward, ever upward” to a goal of security and happiness which is worldvi� ' ide. It is only by some plan of world unity that all may continue in peace and security which I hope is soon to be ours. With these thoughts we bid you farewell. LISABETTY JONES, Valedictorian. Left to right: 1, A cool drink. 2, Homewardbound! 3, “Frog” and “Minnesota”; 4, V.P.F.; 5, Lightning Speed! 6. Fran ; 7, campus stroll; 8, Comrades; g. ize fighters; 10,J|ope climbing; 11, Elmo, in service; 12, Frank at the barracks; 13, Sailor Clarence; 14; Elmo, before service; IS, George and Buddy; 16, Action; 17, Chinning- 18 AHS team; 19, Ex-pref.; 20, Readyf 21, Drill; 22, (gatch it 23, Riming high! CALENDAR 1943-44 September 6 Registration and Physical Examination 7 One Mad Scramble S Decision to Publish “THE AXTONIAN” 21 Organization of Victory Corps and S.C.A. Organization of F F. A. 23 Selection of Senior Class Officers 30 P.T.A Memorial Service to Wayne Martin by 1938 Alumni October 1 Mr. Bergdoll, Math. Instructor, Leaves (“Deepest Regrets”) ; Mr. Marshall Arrives. 5 Organization of Home Economics Club 12 Senior Program for P.T.A. 22 Group Pictures Arrive 30 Home Economics Club Halloween Party November 5 Marionette Show, “Pinnochio,” by Ethel Hawley 25-26 Thanksgiving Holidays — “Hooray” December 3 Seniors Present Plays 8 “Squander Bug” (Play Sponsored by Victory Corps) 10 F.F.A. Father and Son Banquet 21-Jan. 3 Christmas Vacation January 5 Indian Show by Gladys and Reginald Laubin 17 Examinations! “Whatta Life!” 19 Mr. Marshall Leaves; Miss Bailey Arrives February 10 Tragedy of Macbeth by Jack Rank 16 Annual Staff Selected 24 Work on Annual in Full Swing March 3 ‘ Man Progress Through the Ages” by Harry C. White 4 Pictures for Annual taken 14 F.F.A. and H.E.C. 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