Axton High School - Axtonian Yearbook (Axton, VA)

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THE AXTONIAN Mable Earles, to get a package of fresh “dates”, as it may be helpful in history next year. Doris Elliott, to keep up her good work and we hope she will be as good a student as her “big” sister. Virgina Holland, to get out of her bashfulness. Though gentlemen prefer blondes, they don’t want them too shy. Elizabeth Johnston, to hold tight to her “soldier boy”, as there is such a man shortage these days. Gertrude Joyce, to wear a “sunny smile”, one that won’t wear off. Marjorie Joyce, not to rob the cradle, as we hope the man shortage isn’t that bad. Carleen Matthews, to pick out one boy with whom to flirt, instead of flirting with all of them. Katherine Moss, to keep her temper down and to be more friendly. Betty Jean Whitfield, to cast off her babyish ways, or she can never be a dignified senior. Magdeline Wilson, to learn to paddle her own canoe. If she doesn’t, she may get into deep water in her senior year. Gloria Wyatt, to take a tablespoon full of “vigero” before each meal to help her grow up. Pauline Wyatt, to spend more time in athletics and other sports, so she may be can- didate for the “best all around” next year. In conclusion, dear juniors, we hope you have taken this advice in the way it was in- tended, for we have a tender spot in our hearts for each of you. To perfect yourselves it is necessary to take the advice of friends as well as criticisms of enemies. — Helen Gregory A LITTLE FUN IN AXTON HIGH Guide: See that house over there? Lois Grant: Yes, what of it? Guide : The man there has buried seventeen wives. Lois (shivering) : Gosh! Guide: Don’t look so serious. He’s an under- taker. Mrs. Wasdell: Margaret, you have a hole in your stocking. Miss Watkins: I’m not wearing stockings. That’s my vaccination. Gladys is the most modest girl in our class. When she plays volleyball, she sews weights to the bottom of her skirt. Miss Norvell: J. T., correct this sentence, “Girls is naturally better looking than boys.” J. T. (in reply) : Girls are artificially better looking than boys. Doctor: I will examine you for ten dollars. Clore Eggleston : Go ahead, I’ll give you half if you find it. Father: Well, son, how are your marks in school? Tom Barker: Under water. Father: What do you mean, under water? Tom: They’re all below C level. Melvin : Mother, here’s my report card. Mother: What’s this F on English? Melvin : Why, that’s excellent. Aren’t you proud of me? Lee (taking pictures) : Do you want a large picture or a small one? Mozelle: A small one. Lee : Then close your mouth. No so many women draw, but most of them paint. Lois Eanes: I’ve got music in my bones. Have you ever noticed how I’m always breaking into songs? Madeline McGuire : Maybe if you would get the key, you wouldn’t have to be breaking in. Page Twenty-three

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THE AXTONIAN Advice to Juniors We, the members of the senior class are very much concerned about the juniors, or the seniors of next year. You have an extremely difficult role, but do not be discouraged. We want to assure you that if you attend school more regularly, dig a little harder, en- deavor to learn a little faster, cooperate with your teachers and fellow students, improve your deportment and try to be a little more like “us”, you will fill our places in quite a creditable manner. We are wondering how you will ever get by without us to help you, but you must exercise some initiative and try to develop leadership by taking part in every activity that you can, even though it does not appeal to you at first. You will soon over- come your weaknesses and get accustomed to doing without the support we have given you the past three years. Now, if you want to be as intelligent, happy, and handsome next year as we are, you had better take our advice and work toward these goals. We wish to extend our personal advice, freely given, as a continual reminder of our generosity. We trust each of you will take our advice seriously and use it to your ad- vantage next year. Ramey Burgess, we advise not to be so bashful and not to worry over his nickname of “Buzzard”. Clore Eggleston, to stop being too serious and play more, therefore he may get the place in life he is so ambitious to win. Henry Eggleston, to save some energy for other things besides talking to the girls and give some of his “gift of gab” to Ramey Burgess. Wilbert Haley, to start coming to school more regularly, to keep his chin up and to flirt some. Marvin Kendall, to act more dignified if he expects to take one of our places. Coleman Lawrence, to stay away from a certain candy counter before he gets too sweet. Arthur Toler, to stay out of a certain chalk box, else he may buy something that he can’t eat. Jamie Wagner, to stop some of his foolishness and bring his deportment up with his other grades. Clifton Wells, to leave his cards at home next year, as we’re afraid he won’t have much time for them. Thomas Winn, to study English harder next year, so he won’t have to repeat it three more years. He must get out of the habit of spending his last hour on his English lesson in the method used this year ; that is, sitting on his book while he reads the funny paper. Gerald Wilson, to keep his dog tied at home, as we don’t have classes for dogs at Axton Hi yet as they do in the army. Sheila Burchell, to hunt a four-leaf clover, as it may aid her in getting the grades neces- sary to secure her diploma next year. Joanne Craig, to keep up her interest in the navy, as that certain sailor might be com- ing home soon. Louise Davis, to buy fruit from the grocery store more and candy from the confec- tionery less. She should know too much sugar will make one fat. Dorothy Dillon, to keep up her ability in writing, and we’re sure that some day she will become a great poetess. Page Twenty-two

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THE AXTONIAN The Last Will and Testament F5jp|Ig| lE, the seniors of the class of 1945, being of unsound mind, due to the rush and bustle of final exams, do hereby declare this to be our last will and es amen ‘ To our faculty and our principal, we will our originality as shown by our examinations and also our undying appreciation for their loyalty to us during our four years of high school. To our beloved sponsor, we leave our gratitude for her untiring efforts; also any headache powders that she may find lying around, because we fear she may need them after seeing us through these last days of school. To the juniors, we leave the privilege of sitting in the two front rows in Assembly. To the sophomores, we will a home room excavated in the basement below the sen- ior room. To the freshmen, we bequeath all our ambitions and dreams. May they not be tarnished by the time you have spent your four years in Axton High. Our personal bequests are as follows : I, Ellen Earles, leave my blushing habit to Louise Davis. I, Christine Lavender, leave to Doris Elliott my skill in driving a speedy automobile. I, Belva Riddle, leave to Pauline Wyatt my ability to know the right answers at the right time. I, Clara Still, leave a book to SheilaBurchell entitled, “How to Become a Senior’’. I, Helen Gregory, leave to Gloria Wyatt my sense of humor with hopes she will use it where it won’t be so embarrassing. I, Lois Grant, leave to Betty Jean Whitfield my winning ways with the teachers, for she may find them useful. I, Mozelle Robertson, leave an alarm clock to Marvin Kendall with hopes that it will wake him soon enough for his bus to be on time. I, Mamie Eanes, will Katherine Moss one hundred pounds of ice to cool her temper. I, Anne Starling, leave to Arthur Toler a set of hair clamps to assist him in holding those cute blond curls in place. I, Madeline McGuire, do hereby bequeath a pound of pure lard to Clore Eggleston to grease his shoes, so the school won’t be disturbed next year by their squeaking. I, Chris- tine Wells, leave to Coleman Lawrence a car with an automatic steering wheel, so he can devote his ' full time to his girl friend. I, Lois Eanes, will a book to Mabel Earles on how to catch a husband. I, Edith Gravely, leave all my mathematical brains to Jamie Wagner; then in math class next year, he won’t have to divide his time between a math book and a certain brunette. I, Randolph Jones, leave Thomas Winn the official pamphlet on high- way and speed laws. I, Billy Barrow, leave to Wilbert Haley all my ability in playing softball. I, J. T. Richardson, leave to Henry Eggleston my gift of nonsense, for some people have become rich by saying foolish things. I, Varley Norton, leave to Virginia Holland an interest in the navy instead of the marines. I, Gladys Talbert, leave all my varied accomplishments to Gertrude Joyce and to any other junior who needs help to graduate. I, Joseph Law, leave my driving permit to Clifton Wells, as it may come in handy sometime. I, Mary Elliott, leave my English notebook to Marjorie Joyce and Elizabeth Johnson with hopes that it will be helpful to them next year. I, Edward Eanes, leave to Ramey Burgess, my ability to drive anything that has wheels. I, Mollie Wilson, leave to Gerald Wilson my acting ability, may it prove helpful in dramatics. I, Lee Agee, will Joanne Craig some nice 4-F, because all the school boys will be in the navy next year. I, Rebecca Still, leave my quiet manner to Dorothy Dillon. I, Tom Barker, leave to Car- leen Matthews all my dignity as a senior with hopes that she won’t over do it. I, Frances Wyatt, leave my valuable place on the basketball team to Magdalene Wilson. Thus, we, the class of 1945, leave Axton High to pass to realms unknown. Signed, Lee Agee Legator of Senior Class Witnesses : Margaret Watkins Joyce Wasdell Sallie Lumsden Page Twenty-four