Axton High School - Axtonian Yearbook (Axton, VA)

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Jtx Mmnrtam ENGLE LARRY HANKINS Died November 19, 1944 Our classmate who was snatched away By death’s resistless hand, Our hearts this mournful tribute pay Which pity must demand. We grieve his absence day by day As about our tasks we go; We miss him more them words can say, Yet God called him we know.

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MOLLIE WILSON “Tootsie” H.E. Club ’42-’4.3 ; S.C.A. ’42-’45 ; Voll eyball. Softball ’42-’45 ; Basketball ’45. FRANCES WYATT “Frankie” Latin Club ’43-’44 ; Victory Corps ’44 ; H.E. Club ’42-’43 ; S.C.A. ’42-’45 ; Softball, Volleyball ’42-’45 ; Basketball ’45. My classmates from A to Z you have seen; They are a handsome group, none over eighteen. Each appear above according to letter, But by jingles, I’ll try to acquaint you better. Lee Agee is a fellow who’ll some day go far; His ability to do things is way above par. Tom Barker’s a kind, good-natured lad; You can tease and tease him, he never gets mad. Billy Barrow’s studious when he wants to be, As nice a lad as you ever will see. Lo ' s Eanes has a smile we all adore; She shines in the classroom or on the dance floor. Mamie Eanes is small, sweet, and gay; Into everyone’s heart, she makelher way. Ellen Earles’ red hair and smiles lead hearts astray, But the sign on her heart says, “Keep away”. Edwards Eanes’ jalopy is lots of fun, when and if he gets it to run. Mary Elliott, too, an auburn haired lass, Has always been a leader in our class. Helen Gregory’s an ace, we all agree, She’s funny and loveable as can be. Lois Grant, our blonde, who is witty and gay, Is very quick tempered we can all say. Edith Gravely is a faithful, loyal friend, We know her joys will never have an end. Randolph Jones, one seldom knows he’s near, But to someone in class, he’d like to be “dear”. Christine Lavender’s a girl, all loved dearly, That her future is bright, one sees clearly. Joseph Law’s not handsome; he doesn’t have riches, But his humor and wit just keep us in stitches. Madeline McGuire’s sense of humor is keen, And she always says just what she may mean. Varley Norton’s smile breaks down resistance, He gets what he wants without persistence. J. T. Richardson, funny man of the bunch, Clowns through classes, assemblies, and lunch. Belva Riddle likes to laugh and to joke, To lighten the burden of other folk. Mozelle Robertson’s a girl who’s nice as can be, She can tell enough jokes to make up for three. Anne Starling is well liked by all of us, She’s got what it takes and energy plus. Clair Still’s loyal and sincere, Always ready to bring good cheer. Rebecca Still’s never too serious and gay, She’s always ready for work and for play. Gladys Talbert’s a girl you’ll search long to find, Dignified, intelligent, gentle, and kind. Christine Wells, a girl we’re proud to have known, Good deeds and pleasantness among us she’s shown. Mollie Wilson has fun with plenty to spare, She goes through the day without a care. Frances Wyatt has smiles that melt hearts that are cold, And you’d never at all think that she could be bold. Page Twelve

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THE AXTONIAN SENIOR CLASS Presents Plays AXTON HIGH AUDITORIUM Friday, November 17, 1944, at 7:30 P. M. • SO WE’LL JUST PRETEND (Three act play by Priscella Wayne and Wayne Sprague) Characters Mary Brown, “Cinderella”. Edith Gravely Ted Lonsdale, a Law Student Lee Agee Doctor Reed, President of the Co-Ed University Billy Barrow Clara Ogden, Dean Madeline McGuire Oughta Eata Pi Sorority (Kate ...Anne Starling ' Elise Ellen Earles jRuth Mozelle Robertson ( Agnes Clair Still lata Bita Alpha Sorority ( Violet Elizabeth McDaniel Rose Frances Wyatt Betty Rebecca Still Fairy. .. Christine Wells Susie . Belva Riddle College Boys ( Tommy • Dave ’ Donald. Taxi Driver Rastus. Sugar Plainclothes Man Mrs. Johnson Policeman . Varley Norton ... Engle Hankins .. Randolph Jones Joseph Law J. T. Richardson Lois Eanes Tom Barker Mollie Eanes Edward Eanes Songs Between Plays 1. “Dark Town Strutter’s Ball” 2. “For Me and My Gal” 3. “Let’s Beat Out Some Love” 4. “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree” 5. “La Cucaracha” A SOUTHERN CINDERELLA (Three act play by Walter Ben Hare) Characters Madame Charteris, An Old Aristocrat Frances Wyatt Enid Bellamy, A Southern Cinderella ...Lois Grant Miss Winterberry, A Famous Settlement Worker .... Gladys Talbert Miss Johnnie Bell Randolph, A Little Coquette Mamie Eanes Mammy Judy Johnson, A Black Bluegrass Widow Helen Gregory Miss Catherine Hawke, An English Nurse Mary Elliott M:ss Caroline Hawke, Her Sister, An Adventuress Elizabeth McDaniel (substituting for Christine Lavender, who is ill) DIRECTORS Miss Clara Norvell, Mrs. Mary B. Bryan MUSIC Director— Miss Margaret Watkins Pianist — Miss Joanne Craig Page Fourteen