I LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA DIVISION OF EXTENSION Cofliments on 1946 luolicatione Contoet «Juage: kr. C. harola Lauck Journalism laboratory Pres V ashington ana lee Lniveraity lexinglont Virginia Croup 4 The Axtonian. Axton High School, Axton. IMle this ie the best annual submitted in group four for I 946 , it is not an outstandingly good piece of work. The printing is, in general, poorly done and the Photography coiilo be improved. Pjore typographical errors occur than snould normally be expected, a sign of careless proof- reading. The Senior-Junior Activittas ijage ajid the title page are examples of below-average format. I ' ou seem to have a good eoverage of the year s activities, but brief descriptions of each activity would ado interest. Better printing and greater care would have improved this book considerably. Superior Co r r ' d f N 1 5 1946 ( ' . a o I Oo .do 6 ' 0 -«t -y-z -2 .5C€_ .£yut f uU icM CH:e£ 97-et J. T. 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Gentlemen; V e are in receipt of your letter of November 5th. We are not in a position to quote you on the padded embossed school annual covers as this type of work is out of our line. ’ We regret that we cannot help you out. LHJ bs I SEP ; 4 ’5C Vjrglnlana I (ii8:u3 Foreword Another school year has come to a close — a year that in the future will mean precious memories of friendships, happy moments and individual achievements. We hope this little book will help each one who owns it to revive at times these memories. “Should auld acquaintance be forgof, And never brought to mind?” SENIORS— 1946 CONTENTS Page Faculty 3 Seniors and Their Activities - 5 Juniors 26 Other Classes, Clubs, and Activities 31 Athletics 41 Elementary 49 Calendar 58 Advertisements 60 Page Tivo -epertyof 3ry of Virginia tVA Vi « — Dedication We, the Senior Class of 1946. consider it a privilege to honor our principal, Mr. H. L. Saville, who for twenty years has been a leader in agriculture and country life in Henry County. For his efficient administration, outstanding ability as an instructor and his readiness to serve both school and community, we dedicate to him The Axtonian. Mr. H. L. Saville Prmcipal B. A., Washington and Lee University; M. A., Princeton University; Graduate work in agriculture, Cornell University and V. P. I. Page Three FACULTY Miss Clara R. Norvell English and Latm B.A., University of Virginia Graduate Work in English, University of Virginia Mrs. Mary B. Bryan Home Economics and Chemistry B.S., Radford College Radford, Virginia Mrs. P. H. Barker, Jr. Librarian and English B.S., V. P. 1. Blacksburg, Virginia M.A., Columbia University Mrs. 0. W. Hairfield Mathematics B.S., Farmville S. T. C. Farmville, Virginia Miss Sally Lumsden Biology B.S., Radford College Radford, Virginia Miss Jean Clarke English and History B.S., Farmville S. T. C. Farmville, Virginia M.A., University of Virginia Page Four THE AXTONIAN THE AXTONIAN STAFF (left to right) Standing; Elliott, Lawrence, Holland, Davis, Haley, Kendall, Barker, Wells, Norvell, Wilson, Stultz, Johnston, Eggleston, Toler, Burgess, Manning. ■ Seated; Dillon, Wagner, Earles, Craig, Wyatt, Clarke, Watkins. Editor-in-Chief Associate Business Manager ... Associate Cii’culation Manager. Associates Advertisement Manager. Associates. Sports Editor Associate Kodak Editor Associates Calendar Editor Associate Joke Editor Associates Features Editor Typing Editor Junior Representative Sophomore Representative Freshmen Representative.. Adviser Associates OFFICERS Joanne Craig Pauline Wyatt Mabel Earles Clifton Wells Dorothy Dillon Coleman Lawrence, Doris Elliott, ) Arthur Toler, Ramey Burgess, ] Sheila Burchell, Henry Eggleston, ( and Elizabeth Johnston. James Wagner Wilbert Haley, Gerald Wilson, ) Coleman Lawrence, Louise Davis, ) Virginia Holland and Marvin Kendall. Marvin Kendall Pauline Wyatt James Wagner Wilbert Haley and Gerald Wilson Elizabeth Johnston Ramey Burgess Arthur Toler Sheila Burchell and Henry Eggleston Doris Elliott Virginia Holland Gertrude Watkins Juanita Manning Jackie Stultz Miss Clara Norvell Mrs. P. H. Barker and Miss Jean Clarke Page Five THE AXTONIAN Seniors Clifton Wells Coleman Lawrence James Wagner Miss Clara Norvell CLASS OFFICERS President V ice-President. Secret ary -Treasurer Sponsor Class Motto : “Be the best of irhatever you are” Class Colors.. Class Flower Class Poem... Red and Gold Rose ...“Partings” CLASS SONG (Parody of “The Waltz You Saved For Me”) These years, we have speyit with you, We’ll always keep in our memory; This year, we must say good-by. Dear Axton High School, we’ll always love you. Now we are leaving our dear high school And sailing out across life’s sea. We will remember alma mater Wherever tve may be. Saying farewell to all our teachers Who have been so kind and true. We yvill try to remember What we have learned from you. Now we are leaving Axtmi High School And our friends and classmates, too. We will be true to alma mater hi all we say and do. And as we go, we all will promise That, as the years go by. We will always remember Our dear ole Axton Hi! Eleanor S. Turner and Joanne Craig Page Six SHEILA BURCHELL S.C.A. ’43-’46 ; H.E. Club ’43-’44 ; Victory Corps ’44-’45 ; Softball ’43“’46, Capt. ’45 ’46 ; Latin Club ’45-’46 ; Girls’ Chorus ’46 ; Volleyball ’43 ; Basket- ball ’43. In athletics Sheila stands out ’mong all, She especially likes playing softball. We have called her “tom boy” many a time But we mean no harm, she acts the part fine. RAMEY BURGESS S.C.A. ' 43-’46: F.F.A. •43-’46; Softball ’43-’46 ; Basketball 46. Ramey is quiet and very modest too. There’s nothing for us he would fail to do. In all our activities, in work and play. He is ev’er ready to make progress his way. JOANNE CRAIG S.C.A. ’43-’46: H.E. Club ’43-’44, Pres. ’44; Danville Fair Vice-Pres. ’44-’45 ; Latin Club Vice- Pres. ’44, Pres. ’45 ; Dist. II Latin Tournament ’44-’45 ; Class Sec. ’45 ; Victory Corps ’43-’45, Sec. ’44, Victory Queen ’44; Softball ’43-’44 ; Bas- ketball ’45-’46. Capt. ’45 ; V.H.L. Debate ’46 ; Girls’ Chorus Pres. ’46 ; Valedictorian ’46. She’s an attractive girl, who we call “Jo”, We can always depend on her, we know. When called, she’s every ready a service to do, As well as to join in the fun-making, too. LOUISE DAVIS Transferred from Ferrum Dec. ’43 : H.E. Club ’44 ; S.C.A. ’44-’46 ; Victory Corps ’44-’46 ; Latin Club ’45-’46 ; Class Vice-Pres. ’45 ; Basketball ’45- ’46, Capt. ’46. Louise is witty and jolly as well as fair. A “happy-go-lucky” with ne’er a care. She often keeps us laughing with her fun From early morn ’till setting sun. Page Seven DOROTHY DILLON Victory Corps ’43-’45 ; S.C.A. 43-’46 : H.E. Club ’43-’44 ; Softball ’43“’44 : Latin Club ’45-’46 ; Class Pres. ’45 ; Volleyball Capt. ’45-’46. A very sweet girl, we all call her “Dot”, She’s very sensible, we like her a lot. She is always ready to do her bit ; Into life’s schemes she will surely fit. MABEL EARLES Class A Pres. ’43, Sec. ’44 ; H.E. Club Sec. ’43, Vice Pres. ’44 ; V.H.L. Debate ’46 ; Softball ’43-’44 ; Victory Corps ’43-’45 ; Latin Club ’44-’45, Sec. ’44 ; Dist. II Latin Tournament ’44-’45 ; Basketball ’45-’46, Capt. ’46 ; S.C.A. ’43-’46, Pres. ’46 ; Girls’ Chorus Vice Pres. ’46 ; Salutatorian ’46. Mabel is so charming that we cannot tell How much we like her, we like her so well. Her cheerful presence oft sets things right Her clear ringing laughter gives us delight. HENRY EGGLESTON DORIS ELLIOTT Softball ’43-’45 ; Baseball ’44-’46 ; Victory Corps ’43-’44: Vice-Pres. ’44; S.C.A. ’43-’46 ; F.F.A. ’43- ’46, Reporter ’44, Conductor ’45, Watch Dog ’46 ; Class A Vice-Pres. ’44. Henry’s an athlete, no doubt about that. The baseball just flies when he is in bat. In life’s game, too, he’ll likely win success And bring his friends much joy and happiness. Latin Club ’44, H.E. Club ’43-’44 ; S.C. A. ’43- ’46; Victory Corps ’43-’44; Softball ’43-’46 ; Vol- leyball ’45 ; V.L.L. Debate ’46. A girl more sweet we ne’er before have known ; Doris is one who can stand on her own. She’s always so honest, ever so true, With a beauty within like sparkling dew. Paffe Eight WILBERT HALEY F.F.A. ’43- ' 46, Sec. ’44-’46 : S.C.A. ’43-’46 ; Softball ’43-’46; Basketball ’45-’46. Precious gems in small packages are found ; Thus we remark w’hen Wilbert comes around. He’s quiet and unpretentious as can be, But he is learning to the “nth degree”. VIRGINIA HOLLAND Girls’ Chorus ’46 ; Softball ’43-’45, Capt. ’45 : Basketball ’46 ; Latin Club ’45-’46, Vice-Pres. ’45 ; S.C.A. ’43-’46 ; H.E. Club ’43-’44 ; Victory Corps ’45, Victory Queen ’45; Class Pres. ’44. Our “Ginny” is lively and friendly, too ; She has golden hair and eyes of clear blue. She is ever soft and gentle in her ways And never lets the clouds darken her days. ELIZABETH JOHNSTON H.E. Club ’43-’44 ; S.C.A. ’43-’46 ; Victory Corps ' 43-’45: Softball ’43-’44 ; Volleyball ’45- ' 46. “Libby” is dark haired, gentle and kind ; Words to describe her are hard to find. We are sure she won’t mind if we just say, “We like her very much ; she is okay.” MARVIN KENDALL Baseball ’43-’46 ; F.F.A. ’43-’46 ; Class Sec. ’43 ; Victory Corps ’43-’44 ; V.L.L. Debate ’46. Marvin is so witty and full of fun ; Another like him, there’s not a one. He knows more stunts than the clowns e’er do. But beneath his nonsense there’s seriousness, too. Page Nine COLEMAN LAWRENCE F.F.A. ’43-’46, President ’44 ; S.C.A. ’43-’46, Vice-President ’46 ; Baseball ’43-’46 ; Class Vice- President ’46. He’s a handsome lad. full of merry cheer Who always blushes when the girls say, “Dear”. He has plenty of pep and honor, too ; He’ll not call on others to help him through. JAMES WAGNER Latin Club ' 44-’45, Sec. ’45; Basketball ' 43- ' 46, Capt. ’46 ; Softball Capt. Team A ’45 ; Victory Corps ’43 ; Class B Pres. ’44 ; S.C.A. 43-’46, Vice- Pres. ’45; Danville Dist. S.C.A, Vice -Pres. ’46; F.F.A. ’43-’46, Pres, ' 46 ; F.F.A. Delegate Blacks- burg ’46; Tri-County F.F.A. Fed. Treas. ’46. His “Bing Crosby” voice and cheery grin Are evident as soon as he comes in. He speaks to us all as he ambles by, So each one thinks he’s a pretty fine guy. ARTHUR TOLER Softball ’43-’45 ; Baseball ’46 ; S.C.A. ’43-’46 ; F.F.A. ’43-’46, Treasurer ’46. Arthur’s a boy who has plenty of wit; When telling his jokes, he makes them a hit. He is mischievous and makes too much noise, But underneath he’s the finest of boys. CLIFTON WELLS Class Pres. ’46 ; S.C.A. ’43-’46 ; F.F.A. ’43-’46, Treas. ’44, Reporter ’45 ; Softball ’43-’45 ; Base- ball ’44-’46. We had no fear that Clifton would not pass ; He was the star of our history class. He is tall and handsome as well as kind ; A good fellow like him is hard to find. Page Ten PARTINGS So many joys we’ve shared together In all our work and play, But now our joys are torn asunder And we must part today. So many glad hours did confront us In these great halls of fame. Old Axton High is very dear to us ; We won’t forget her name. Here once we began our life’s battle But now has come the day That we must take the parting by-roads That lead many a way. With sad good-byes, but fondest mem’ries. We bid each one adieu; We pray that God will ever keep us Among the great and true. DOROTHY DILLON Poet, Class ’46 PAULINE WYATT H.E. Club ’43-’44. Sec. ’44 ; S.C.A. ’43-’46 : Vic- tory Corps ’43-’45 ; Softball ’43-‘44 ; Class B Vice- Pres. ’44; Basketball ’45-’46 ; V.H.L. Debate ’46; D.A.R. Good Citizen ’46. One quieter than Pauline we ne ' er have met She is a grand sweet lass we’ll not forget. She keeps down her temper and does not com- plain. And seems like the sunshine in midst of rain. Baseball ’43-’46; Victory Corps ’43-’44 ; S.C.A. ’43-’46 ; Softball ' 43 ; F.F.A. ’43-’46, Reporter ’43, Vice-Pres. 46. Gerald is quiet, always so courteous, too, He’s ever ready a service to do. You seldom ever hear him gripe and fret. While others grumble whene’er they are met. GERALD WILSON Page Eleven THE AXTONIAN SENIOR PLAY “Don’t Take My Penny” (A Comedy in Three Acts) AXTON HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Friday, December 7, 7 P. M. • CAST Sally, a maid with a purpose Virginia Holland Norman Porter, a publicity man Clifton Wells Penny, a pretty little miss Joanne Craig Caleb, her absorbed father Arthur Toler Mark, her farm minded brother Coleman Lawrence Mavis, her attractive sister Mabel Earles Lydia, her busy mother Pauline Wyatt Joanna, her loyal girl friend Doris Elliott Kerry, her resourceful boy friend James Wagner Greg, his pal with ideas Marvin Kendall Gram, just her self Dorothy Dillon Monsieur Henri, French designer Henry Eggleston Claire, a model Sheila Burchell Elsie, a model Elizabeth Johnson Lucile, a model Louise Davis Red, a delivery boy Wilbert Haley Harrison Day, a young author Ramey Burgess John, the gardener Gerald Wilson Place: The living-room of the Pringle home in a small city. Time: The present, a Saturday in late June. SYNOPSIS Act One: The Pringle Living-room 8:00 A. M. Songs — Girls Chorus: “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” “Daisies Won’t Tell” Act Two: The same 4:00 P. M. Songs — Girls Chorus: “Sweetheart of All My Dreams” “Let the Rest of the World Go By” “White Christmas” Act Three: The same 8:00 P. M. Director — Miss Clara Norvell Director of Costumes and Stage Property — Mrs. Mary Bryan Pianist — Miss Jean Clarke Page Twelve THE AXTONIAN COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES AXTON HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM BACCALAUREATE SERMON Sunday, June 2, 1946, 8:00 P. M. PROCESSIONAL DOXOLOGY INVOCATION HYMN No. Ill— “0 God, Our Help” SCRIPTURE SPECIAL — “The Lord’s Prayer” Forsyth Girls’ Chorus PRAYER HYMN No. 147 — “0 Master, Let Me Walk With Thee” SOLO — “Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled” Speaks Mrs. H. C. Turner SERMON, “Looking at Life” Rev. C. L. Harman BENEDICTION RECESSIONAL GRADUATION EXERCISES Monday, June 3, 1946, 8:00 P. M. Part I Invocation Rev. W. A. Hawley Welcome James Wagner Original Jingles Dorothy Dillon History, “The Mirror of Time” Pauline Wyatt Duet, “Londonderiy Air” arranged by Felton Mabel Earles and Joanne Craig Who’s Who in the Senior Class Henry Eggleston A Little Fun Arthur Tole r, Sheila Burchell, Marvin Kendall Will Ramey Burgess Prophecy Doris Elliott Loyalty Song Class Dedication of Annual Wilbert Haley Annuals Presented Elizabeth Johnston Gifts Clifton Wells, Virginia Holland Original Poem, “Parting” Dorothy Dillon Daisy Chain Song Juniors Response Seniors Interlude “Sleepy Hollow Tune” Richard Kountz “I Heard You Go By” Daniel Wood Mrs. H. C. Turner, Soprano Part II Salutatory, “Teamwork” Mabel Earles Special — “Stars of the Summer Night” Woodbury Pauline Wyatt, Mabel Earles, Louise Davis, Virginia Holland, Doris Elliott, Joanne Craig Announcements and Delivery of Diplomas Mr. H. L. Saville Class Song Seniors Valedictory, “Patrick Henry” Joanne Craig Page Thirteen THE AXTONIAN The Mirror of Time S we, the seniors of ’46 prepare to leave our Alma Mater, we pause to glance backward into the mirror of time and to record some reflections which have made history in our high school. They are vivid pictures and we see our- selves as others see us. In the autumn of 1942, a timid but proud group of forty-two youngsters take their places in assembly with the high school groups and later in their home room with Mrs. Sacra and Miss Ward (now Mrs. 0. W. Hairfield) as sponsors. From the first home room meeting is reflected a scene of the class being organized and Bobby Stultz taking the chair as president and Edna Arrington, as secretary. The mirror of time reflects the activities of the year. Here are the Victory Corps workers selling bonds and stamps ; there are groups of boys and girls strolling in with scrap iron for the large crate outside the agricultural building. Again one group of girls in the home economics club is busy making things for display in the Danville Fair; an- other is working on squares for an afghan to be sent to the U. S. 0., and a third is filling packages for overseas lads. At times boys of the F .F. A. group are bringing in samples of farm crops for judging contests or the fair; others are carrying home tools they have made in the shop. On the campus one catches passing glimpses of games of volleyball, bas- ketball, softball, and baseball. One activity which is reflected vividly is a banquet hall with the boys, their fathers, and Mr. Saville seated at a beautifully decorated table eating, and the home economics girls under the supervision of Miss Nutter (now Mrs. P. H. Barker) serving them. But one sad feature this reflector records is the great changes in the freshmen’s ranks. There is Ramona Barker moving to Roanoke ; Bobby Stultz and Edna Arrington to Mar- tinsville; David Barker to Miami; and Ernestine Biggs, Mary Walls, Edith Boyd, Billy McMillan, Landon Gravely, Jesse Hundley, Thomas Eaton, Robert Dickinson and Junior Nester dropping out. Some enter war work. In compensation for so great losses, one fine boy, Clifton Wells from Brosville High, is welcomed into the group. “ In the fall of 1943, twenty-eight freshmen become sophomores. Ruby Jones and Myra Turner remain freshmen. The group is in two sections. Mrs. Neil Gregory sponsors Group I, of which Virginia Holland is president, Henry Eggleston, vice-president, and Mabel Earles, secretary. Mrs. Bryan has Group II, of which James Wagner is president, Pauline Wyatt, vice-president, and Carleen Matthews, secretary. This year history is repeating itself in club work and athletics. One impressive re- flection is the May Day with Joanne Craig crowned Victory Queen on the campus. An- other scene, very clear, is that of the patrons and friends of the school being served at a tea in the cottage by Mrs. Bryan and the home economacs girls. During the sophomore year, the mirror of time records only three dropping out. Aileen Joyce, Ida Martin and Robert Harris go to work, and later Robert enters the navy. Louise Davis joins the ranks from Ferrum. In the fall of 1944, twenty-six juniors are reflected in the library choosing Dorothy Dillon president, Louise Davis vice-president, and Joanne Craig secretary. War activi- ties are recorded one after another. The Victory Corps busies itself at one time by black- ing up for a minstrel for those who had bought one dollar’s worth of war stamps; at Page Fouytcen THE AXTONIAN another time they are on the campus with colorful flags flying and Virginia Holland is being crowned Victory Queen by Mr. Saville. A high light of the junior year occurs on an April day. There is a clear reflection of each junior drawing on a gold band with onyx setting — the 1946 class ring. He has the proud assurance that he will be a senior the next year ! But the mirror of time does not show all juniors becoming seniors. Marshall Newton enters the navy. Carleen Matthews, Gertrude and Marjorie Joyce, Gloria Wyatt, Juanita Gillispie and Magdaline Wilson go to work in the summer and do not return. Katherine Moss continues as a junior. This year one sees reflected well organized intra-mural athletics. Every member of this class is active on some team. The outstanding social scene is a school bus, loaded with seniors and juniors happy with laughter and song, wending its way to Fairystone Park where the juniors and their sponsor serve a delightful picnic lunch in a pavilion. After games are played by the lake with one another and the “gnats”, all return home for pleasant dreams. Alas ! only twenty seniors are to be seen on the front seats of the auditorium in the fall of 1945 ! One of these, Clore Eggleston, soon leaves for Martinsville ; and in the spring of 1946, another, Betty Jean Whitfield, quits to join the matrimonial ranks. In the senior year there are many pictures, for World War II is over and peace-time activities are resumed. There is a play, “Don’t Take My Penny”, in which all seniors take part, being staged to an appreciative audience in early December. Intra-mural athletics and literary contests are frequent. Inter-school baseball is resumed in the spring. Six Sen- iors debate on compulsory military training, the question of the Virginia High School League; one enters the state poetry reading contest. Educational moving pictures as part of the curriculum are enjoyed. On April 27, the District S. C. A. of which James Wagner is vice-president, is enter- tained by the Axton S. C. A. of which Mabel Earles is president. It is pleasant to review the visiting students enjoying the lovely Axton campus, the lunch room and attractive programs presented by the District Association. Members of class ’46 are doing their part as hosts. A party of thirteen are at University of Virginia, May 2-3. Seven of these are Axton seniors and their sponor. They are busy with the V.H.L. contests and entertainments. Though the party brings back no championships to Axton, most of them rate superior. The farewell entertainment of the juniors to the seniors one evening in May is a jolly frolic. All are gay as they drive up the winding roads bordered with blooming laurel to Fairy Stone Park. They enjoy boating and swimming until driven into the pavilion by a storm. Then wiener roasting and games occupy them until the moo n comes out and they start for home. But the most triumphant scene recorded for members of class ’46 occurs when, on June 3, they extend their hand for those sheepskins won by four years of work, amidst the applause of hundreds of interested friends. Then there are partings ! The mirror re- flects no more. The history of class ’46 is ended. Pauline Wyatt Historian Page Fifteen who’s Who in the Senior Class KEY TO WHO’S WHO IN THE SENIOR CLASS — (1) Most intellectual: Wells, Craig’. (2) Quietest: Burgess, Dillon. (3) Best Looking: Wagner, Holland. (4) Valedictorian, Craig; Salutatorian, Earles. (5) D.A.R. Good Citizen, Wyatt. (6) Wittiest: Kendall, Davis. (7) Most athletic: La ' wrence, Burchell. (8) Most popular and best dressed; Lawrence, Hol- land. (9) Most serviceable: Wilson, Craig. (10) Best-all-round, Craig. (11) V.L.L. debaters: Wagner, Elliott, Wyatt, Craig, Earles, Kendall. (12) Best-all-round boy, Wagner. THE A X T 0 N I A N Last Will and Testament E, enlightened and dignified members of the Senior Class of Axton High School, located in Henry County, Virginia, being sound in mind and body, realize that our high school life is fast coming to an end and so we desire to make known our last bequests. We have received valuable benefits which will prepare us better for the battle of life; and, being unselfish by nature, we, therefore, will and bequeath our most valuable treasures and possessions, enumerated below, to those most deserving to receive them. To our principal, we leave our sincere appreciation, deepest respect, loyalty and an eter- nal memory picture of us as we appear when receiving our diplomas. To our beloved sponsor. Miss Norvell, we leave the friendship of the entire class and a screened-in volleyball court, so softball won’t interfere with the games she coaches. To Mrs. Barker, a permanent library assistant to take over when she is out. To Miss Clarke, a new 1946 book on the drawing of cartoons and a larger bulletin board to put them on. To Miss Lumsden, a nice big wastebasket like the one in the senior room. To Mrs. 0. W. Hairfield, a correspondence course in piano, so that she may keep on with her “hit parade” programs next year. To Mrs. Bryan, a traveling grocery store, so she will not need to overload her car when shopping for the cafeteria. To the junior class, we will the privilege of being the next successful senior class of Axton High. To the sophomores, we leave our dignified ways and studious habits that they may be- come experienced upper classmen. To the freshmen, we will the happy and tolerant attitudes of the senior class, as we think they may need them to surmount the difficulties of their future years in high school. Our individual bequests are as follows : I, Mabel Earles, leave to Norman Cassada the largest desk in the senior room in order that he may have room for his feet. I, Louise Davis, leave some of my extra weight to Peggy Billings. I, Wilbert Haley, will my bashful ways to George Barker and Mack Mc- Daniel. I, Dorothy Dillon, leave my talents in writing poetry to Gertrude Watkins. I, Arthur Toler, leave my policy of “getting by without labor” to L. C. Hankins. I, Marvin Kendall, leave my flirting habits to Ralph Wright and Charles Manning. I, Elizabeth Johnston, leave Martha Holland a large alarm clock, so she can meet the bus on time. I, Doris Elliott, leave Beatrice Burnette one thousand sheets of stationery on which to con- tinue writing her many boy friends. I, Ramey Burgess, leave my quietness to Melvin Jones, so that he can calm down and study when he becomes a senior. I, Clifton Wells, leave some of my mental gifts to Billy Lawrence and Jasper Hankins as they may need them on exams next year. I, Pauline Wyatt, leave to Evelyn Hall a four-leaf clover to bring her good luck at Mount Airy. L Joanne Craig, leave Charlie Agee a brand new car with the hopes it will get better treatment than “Little Willie” has had. I, Henry Eggles- ton, leave Mae Ashby a seventh grade boy friend. I, Virginia Holland, leave my good dis- position to Cleo Martin. I, Louise Davis, leave Mildred Holland the cast off my sprained ankle. It may be needed if she plays strenuous basketball next year. I, Sheila Burchell, leave my “tom boy” clothes to Katherine Moss. I, James Wagner, leave Dillard Gravely my weakness for brunettes and pretty automobles. I, Gerald Wilson, leave my mechanical habits to Julian Compton and Cyrial Ray Jones. I, Coleman Lawrence, leave to Lyne Starl- ing my popularity with the ladies. We, the senior class of 1946, do charge the junior class to faithfully execute this last will and testament, which is to become effective on the night of our graduation. Signed, Witnesses : RAMEY BURGESS Besse N. Barker Testator. Jean Clarke Mary Bryan May 1, 1946. Page Seventeen THE A X T 0 N I A N The Prophecy of the Class of 1946 Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, Maryland May 21, 1956 Dear Miss Norvell, You will probably be surprised to hear from me. It’s been a very long time (ten years to be exact) since I have seen or heard from you. I suppose you know by now that I am a technician in Johns Hopkins Hospital. I thoroughly enjoy my profession. I am sorty you were unable to attend the most wonderful celebration that I have ever attended — the reunion of the class of 1946 ! I am certain that you’ll be interested in hear- ing some of the high spots of it, so here goes ! When I received my invitation I hurriedly packed and left for Axton. I had no trouble getting reservations on the south-bound plane since Ramey Burgess owns the Southern Airlines. I was very happy to have Louise Davis as my airline hostess. She was most cordial to me. She also stopped off in Axton. As soon as our plane arrived in Axton, Louise and I made reservations at the New Avalon Hotel which is owned by Coleman Lawrence. It is really a lovely place. The interior decorations were done by our former Joanne Craig. She was there to welcome us. After finishing at Madison College she married, and now lives in a lovely country estate near Axton. We were delighted to find we had time to visit dear old Axton High during school hours. It has greatly improved since our school days. There is a wonderful new build- ing with a huge gymnasium, recreation rooms and an auditorium. It faces the old Mountain Valley road which is now a paved street. It was with great pleasure we found Marvin Kendall one of the mathematic teachers. While Louise and I discussed the rapid growth of the school with him, we were very happy to learn that the need of physical education had grown so that Sheila Burchell had been obtained as instructor. Her athletic ability has become useful. She was explain- ing the process of a game of softball by blackboard drawing as we passed through the gymnasium. We waited until classes were over so Marvin and Sheila could walk with us to the hotel. As we proceeded along Main Street, we met two of our classmates, Pauline Wyatt, who is an English teacher at Patrick Henry High School, and Elizabeth John- ston, who is a secretary to a business firm in Martinsville. They were window shop- ping with two good looking gentlemen in front of the big department store of Arthur Toler. Arthur came out and joined us. After having a lengthy conversation with those fine friends, we rushed on to the hotel to get ready for the great affair. The reunion was in one of the parlors and the dining room of the hotel, which were brilliant with gorgeous floral decorations and glistening chandeliers. In the I’eceiving line were the class officers of 1946 and the president of the alumni association, Pauline Wyatt. While watching the guests arrive, we practically strained our necks to see those classmates whom we had not seen for such a long time, but they soon arrived with faces shining with expectancy. Page Eighteen THE AXTONIAN Clifton Wells, escorted by Arthur Toler, was among the first to come. Clifton wore his major’s uniform as he has served in Germany with the occupational troops for nine years. Major Wells is remaining in the army two years longer. Henry Eggleston was seen on the threshold enjoying his old chums. He is an agricul- turist and has a warehouse, a fine home and a prosperous family of five near Axton. Dorothy Dillon was there with a beaming face. She has just returned from Africa, where she has been a missionary the past five years. She finished Averett and the Uni- versity of Richmond before going across. Wilbert Haley and Gerald Wilson came in with their wives. They now operate jointly an up-to-date barber shop and beauty parlor in Axton. I understand they have made good. Both married Henry County girls. Wilbert’s wife is two feet taller than he, and our tall Gerald’s wife is a tiny woman. Opposites often attract. Virginia Holland, who finally won the title of Radio Star, sang for us as the guests were arriving. I imagine you have heard her sing quite often on the “Hit Parade’’. Though she goes under her maiden name over the radio, she is married to her boy friend of high school days. Do you remember his name? Dr. James Wagner was toast master. He is now the chief doctor on the staff of the General Hospital in Martinsville. He graduated from the University of Virginia Medical School in 1954. Mabel Earles came in with Dr. Wagner. She is his head nurse, and it is rumored she is the power behind the throne in the hospital as she practically runs it. Coleman Lawrence was very busy trying to show everyone a good time. He had a lady by his side whom he introduced as his fiancee. She is a very sweet and beautiful bru- nette. The five course dinner interspersed by music, toasts and gayety was all that could be anticipated. Every face glowed with the fun. After dinner the orchestra and dancing were enjoyed. I am not too anxious to tell you just how late (or should I say early) it was when we finally closed the curtain on a perfect night with our old friends. The only fault I could discover was — you’ll never guess — you, the backbone of our class, were absent. I sincerely hope that you will not disappoint us at the next glorious reunion of one of the most ideal classes in the history of Axton High School — the class of 1946. Thanks for the excellent services that you rendered each of us and may I wish for you a very prosperous future! Yours sincerely, Doris Elliott Page Nineteen THE AXTONIAN Teamwork W E, the seniors, are happy because we are the first class for five years who have felt the glory of peace in our country. The noise of battle no longer dins our ears. Our nation should be happy because of this. A prayer of thankful- ness should go out from every soul. America should be ready in every way to present a united front to advance peace in our land as we have teamed to- gether for war. But even as I make these remarks, Kipling’s Recessio7ial arises in my thoughts. I hear resounding in my ears those memorable words ; “Let God of Host be with us yet. Lest we forget; lest we forget!’’ And I ask myself : are we not forgetting as the “tumult and shouting” over victory dies? Already we hear of prejudices, which were laid aside during war, being picked up again. Strikes have spread abroad ; inter-group hatred exists ; a fight for higher prices is being pushed. Such things slow up teamwork and kill the democratic spirit. They must go ! If 600 scientists working together could produce the atomic bomb, why cannot we have the same teamwork by as many scientists to destroy this greed, these rivalries and jealousies, which are undermining peace on our home front? While specialists work on the great struggles going on in our nation, cannot we peo- ple here tonight through our radios, movies, churches, schools and civic organizations be doing much to eliminate the factors that destroy our peace? We can get the peo- ple of the community to team together for our mutual good in constructive work. We must continue our economy of the war period! We must contribute to the development of enlightened citizenship which will be ready for the needs of today and tomorrow! Unselfish cooperation is on the tongues of statesmen, industrialists, educators and churchmen. Cooperative work could prevent another crash such as that in 1932. Team- work is the key that will unlock the doors that keep the people of the world apart. The nations of the world, if mutually joined together, can cope with any conflicts that may arise. Benjamin Franklin said, “United we stand, divided we fall.” This statement holds true for the world today. This brings to my mind McCarthy’s poem, which symbolizes our land: “This is the land where hate should die; No feuds of faith — no spleen of race, No darkly brooding fear should try Beneath our flag to find a place. Lo ! every people here has sent Its sons to answer freedom’s call ; Their lifeblood is the strong cement That builds and binds our nation’s wall.” What could be a better example of teamwork than that of the recent war? It was won by those who worked together for the good of the whole. World affairs may be compared to a football game. One person cannot win the game; through cooperation of all and the perfect coordination of limbs is the victory won. Had Germany known that the world would ally itself against her, she would never have allowed Hitler to go as far as he did in 1935 when he marched into the Rhineland. But, on the other hand, if the nations of the world had united to tell Hitler “No!” then, he would have been forced to retreat in 1935 — not in 1945. But they did not! The U. N. 0. now has a membership of 51 nations — 78. 6U of the more than two bil- lion people of the world now belong to the United Nations. The hoped-for operation of a world wide collective security alliance is about to be realized. Such an organiza- tion allied against a would-be aggressor will make that aggressor pause. This international relationship must not be severed but preserved. Through cooper- ation and God’s gudiance, we can remain on friendly terms and trade peaceably with Page Twenty THE AXTONIAN other countries. In his recent welcome of the U. N. 0. to the United States, Secre- tary of State Byrnes said, “There can be no home for the United Nations unless the United Nations remain united.” But united we must not forget to put our trust in higher power. Paul Antonia, the mechanic who made the new steel ballot box for the U. N. O. startled the counsel with his vote left in it, “May God be with every member of the U. N. 0.!” Scientists who secretly perfected the atomic energy worked together. The atomic bomb is here to stay, but are we? “To be or not to be, that is the questiion” as Hamlet said in Shakespeare’s famous play. Soon all nations will know the secret of atomic ener- gy. The bomb alone is harmless, but in the hands of a nation not friendly toward oth- ers, it could destroy the world. The United States wants to turn this miraculous power into energy for the welfare, not the destruction, of mankind. By so doing, it can be made a decisive influence for peace. Through the U. N. 0. all must be brought to this same purpose. Only through teamwork can we achieve this goal. There must be com- plete understanding and fellowship with the rest of the world. What Abraham Lincoln once said for this nation now applies well to every nation of the world : “With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation’s wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan; to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and a lasting peace among our- selves and with all nations.” MABEL EARLES. Salutatorian A LITTLE FUN IN AXTON HIGH Miss Norvell (at P.T.A.) : I’m glad to see such a dense crowd here tonight. Voice (from the back) : Don’t get too pleased. We aren’t all dense. Coleman: You mean you took your girl out and only spent two dollars on her. Marvin: Well, that was all she had. Miss Lumsden: Every day we breathe oxygen. What do we breathe at night, George? George: Night-rogen. Arthur: This food isn’t fit for a pig to eat. Cafeteria lady: Then don’t eat it, sir. Jack: Can you take a joke? Virginia: Oh, Jack. Please don’t propose. Tom Barker: Do you know the difference be- tween taxis and trolleys? Katherine Moss: No. Tom: Good — then we’ll take a trolley Billy: Since I met you I can’t sleep, I can’t eat, I can’t drink. Doris Elliott: Why not? Billy: I’m broke. Mrs. O. W. Hairfield: If a number of cattle is called a herd and a number of sheep is called a flock, what would you call a number of camels? Suzanne: A carton. Gerald: Does the moon affect the tide? Mary: No, only the untied. Don’t worry if your grades are small, and your rewards are few. Remember that the mighty oak was once a nut like you. Mae Ashby: I seldom think of my audience when I’m singing. Margie Grant: But you ought to have some consideration for them, Mae. Miss Clark: You know you shouldn’t laugh in the classroom. Arthur: I know, Miss Clark. I was only smil- ing and the smile burst. Mr. Jones: I’m ashamed of you, my son. When George Washington was your age, he was a su«- cessful surveyor with a reputation for industry. Melvin : When he was your age, father, he was president. Miss Norvell : Mack, what are your favorite flowers.? Mack : Chrysanthemums. Miss Norvell: Spell chrysanthemums. Mack: I’ve changed my mind, Miss Norvell, roses are my favorite. Officer (to Miss Clarke for driving under a red light) : Please appear in court Monday. Miss Clarke: But (Officer, I teach school and cannot appear in court on Monday. Officer: So you’re a school teacher! Sit down and write “I must not drive under red lights” five hundred times. Page Twenty-one THE AXTONIAN Patrick Henry OT very far from Axton High School stands a monument in memory of a man who is an inspiration to any one of the 1946 graduates. That monument is in honor of Patrick Henry, who lived in the midst of our Henry County fore- fathers for about four years . Our local D.A.R. organization placed this monu- ment there because the first governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, at the age of 44, wished to withdraw from public life at end of his third term and live in this county which perpetuates his name. We naturally are interested in the life of a man so distinguished, who left his imprint and name on Henry County. Patrick Henry was born in Hanover County, Virginia, May 29, 1736, son of John Henry of Scotch ancestry, a man of affairs in Hanover County. Pat- rick Henry’s mother was of Welsh descent, from whom it is said he inherited his gift of oratory. As a boy, Patrick was sent to a common English school until he was ten. Then he was tutored by his father until he was fifteen. He was taught the ancient languages, mathematics, and was well versed in both ancient and modern history. He enjoyed lazi- ness and the company of hunters and fishermen. He loved music and played both the flute and fiddle. His free-going life developed the fiercely independent spirit which he inherited from his Scotch ancestors. Henry began work in Hanover County as a storekeeper, in which he was a financial failure, but he laid the basis of knowledge of men, which later made him a success. He married Sarah Shelton when he was only 18. His parents gave the young couple a small farm and a few slaves, but the young farmer, without markets for his farm products, found himself again in adverse circumstances. After the loss of his home by fire, he sold his farm to pay his debts. For six years he tried various employment, but he did not find his work. When all other experiments failed, he decided to study law. His method of studying law was by reading. During a short period, some say six weeks, others six months, he read “Coke on Littlejohn”, in order to have the knowledge of land law. He secured a license to practice law but not because of his knowledge of law, which was scant, but because he was an “in- fallible born lawyer”. He leaped into fame when he argued and won the Parsons’ Case which involved the principle of taxation without representation. It is said that the fiery words he spoke in this case were the sparks that started the American Revolution. Patrick Henry’s father was a member of the court before which Patrick Henry ap- peared. When the son arose to speak, the father hung his head in shame because his son was so awkward. But before Patrick Henry finished his speech, tears of pride and joy rolled down the cheeks of the father ! After this celebrated Parsons’ Case, Henry became well-known as a leading lawyer of colonial days. In a speech to the House of Burgesses in 1765 in which he introduced resolutions on the Stamp Act that the British were imposing on the colonies, he uttered,, “Caesar had his Brutus, Charles the First his Cromwell, and George the Third ...” “Treason, trea- son !” was shouted through the assembly room. The orator glanced at the angry and ex- cited burgesses and continued. “George the Third may profit by their example. If this be treason, make the most of it!” The resolutions were passed. Henry was opposed to all the acts that Great Britain imposed on the American citi- zens because the colonists were not represented in Parliament. He became a pov er in America. At the First Continental Congress, he made the open- ing speech in which he said, “I am not a Virginian, but an American.” In March, 1775, the Virginia Assembly met in Richmond at St. John’s Church. In his speech to the assembly, Patrick Henry gave the American nation its cry for freedom when he said, “Is life so dear or peace so swee t as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it. Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death.” He was a member of the Second Continental Congress which met in May, 1775, at Philadelphia. This year his wife died and Martha, wife of Col. John Fontaine took charge of her father’s home, “Scotchtown”, in Hanover County. Page Twenty-two THE AXTONIAN Within a short time, the Revolutionary War began. Patrick Henry was made com- mander of Virginia’s forces, but he was needed more in the councils of men than on the fields of battle. In 1776, he was elected the first governor of Virginia, re-elected the following year, and appointed by the legislature in 1778 for a third year. While governor in 1777, he married a second wife, Dorothea Dandridge. After he had served as governor of Virginia and had become familiar with all the lands of the domain, in 1778, he bought large tracks of land in Henry County from Lomax and Company. His many land transactions are on the records in the clerk’s office of this county in Martins- ville. In deed book 2, page 356, it is stated that he bought of John and Suzanna Minter 240 acres of land lying on Leatherwood Creek in Henry County. Patrick Henry’s young wife learned what pioneering meant when Henry left Wil- liamsburg at the end of his third term as governor and migrated to Henry County. Ac- companying them were his son-in-law. Col. John Fontaine and family. We can imagine the picturesque movement of this covered wagon and slaves into this section which was a wild country. Some historians think that sentimental reasons attracted Patrick Henry into Henry County. In 1776 it had been set off from Pittsylvania and named in his honor. This attractive section filled with rivers, streams and forest brought back to Henry the wild hunts of boyhood. He delighted in this wilderness where he could fish and hunt. Here he built a home which he called “Leatherwood”, about nine miles from the court house in Martinsville on Leatherwood Creek, which flows south into the Smith River and thence into the Dan. In accordance with his will, a vast tract of his Leatherwood lands was sold after his death to George Hairston. For many years Jesse Wooten, Sheriff of Henry County lived on the five-hundred acre home place. It was owned for awhile by the late James Bark- er who sold it to W. A. Holland of Danville, from whom Mr. S. H. Hooker, the present owner bought it. The only remnant of the buildings which Patrick Henry constructed there is an outhouse, which has been restored by Mr. Hooker. Patrick Henry lived for four years on this plantation which adjoins the farm on which I now live. Evidently this American patriot’s fiery blood was too hot for farming because during the time he lived here he served as leader of Assembly in 1780 ; and in 1785, he answered the call from his farm to serve his fourth one-year term as governor of Virginia. When Patrick Henry left this county for Richmond, he did not return as a resident. He left his son-in-law and daughter. Col. John and Martha Fontaine in charge of his home, “Leath- erwood”. He continued as governor of Virginia to the fall of 1786 serving a fifth term but re- fused a sixth term. He was elected a delegate to the Constitutional Convention which met in Philadelphia in 1787, but he refused to sign the constitution because he thought it gave the central gov- ernment too much power. His opposition brought about the ten amendments of 1791 which constitutes our Bill of Rights. Henry lived in several counties of Virginia for short periods. He seemed to enjoy mi- grating from one section to another. Finally, in 1794, he built a home on a bluff overlook- ing the Roanoke River in Charlotte County, Virginia. This home he called “Red Hill”, from the red-brown soil of that section. Here he spent most of his last days. The last year of his life, 1799, he was elected to the Virginia Assembly, but he died be- fore this body met. Recently, I saw the graves of Patrick Henry and his wife Dorothea at “Red Hill” over which marble slabs rest. His residence, which was originally a short distance from the tomb, was destroyed by fire a few years ago, but his law office still stands. The last de- scendant of Patrick Henry to live at “Red Hill” was his great-grand-daughter, Mrs. Lucy Gray Harrison, who died a year or two ago. Henry County before 1791 included both Patrick and Henry Counties. The part that was nearest the Blue Ridge in 1791 became the county of Patrick from Henry’s first name. These two counties were the first two in Virginia to be named after native citizens. The Patrick Henry Chapter of D.A.R. some time ago placed a portrait of Patrick Henry in our courthouse in Martinsville which was painted by G. E. Schlueter, a Henry Countian, who copied it from other portraits of Patrick Henry. Emmett and Mary Mor- Page Twenty-three THE AXTONIAN ton Fontaine, children of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Fontaine of Martinsville, unveiled the por- trait. They are direct descendants of Patrick Henry, their father being Patrick Henry’s great, great, great, great, grandson. Henry County citizens are proud that one of Patrick Henry’s many Virginia homes was once here. The D.A.R. had quite a celebration in 1922 unveiling the monument honor- ing Patrick Henry, which is located on the old Danville-Martinsville road, route 620, a few miles west of Axton, near Carlisle. Mr. Hooker, who now owns “Leatherwood” gave the tract of land for the monument ; the slab was presented by the late Mrs. C. B. Keesee, and the plaque with the inscription, by the D.A.R.. The plaque disappeared, in some way, from the monument a number of years ago. John and Nancy Fontaine, children of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Fontaine unveiled the monument. Dr. Kate Waller Barrow, celebrated wo- man suffragist, made a speech at this celebration. There is now a movement on the part of the federal government to acquire the Pat- rick Henry “Red Hill’’ farm in Charlotte County as a public park, and to restore his grave, rebuild his home, and to see that proper monuments honor Patrick Henry in his native state. Of course, when called upon in the spring, we young people of Henry County did our part in contributing to this Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation. His largest service to his day and generation was that he aroused in the colonists a love for liberty. This love of liberty is a part of the heritage of the young citizens of Henry County who have graduated tonight. We shall carry this with us and glory in the fact, as we bid you farewell, that such patriots as Patrick Henry have preserved for us for more than one and one-half centuries this “Land of the free and home of the brave.’’ Farewell — JOANNE CRAIG Valedictorian Bibliography : The True Patrick Henry by George Morgan (Lippincott, 1907) “Patrick Henry — Genius of Liberty’’, The Reader’s Digest (August, 1945) History of Henry County, Virginia by J. P A. Hill (Martinsville Bulletin Printing and Publishing Company, 1925) History of Patrick arid Henry Counties, Virginia by Virginia and Lewis Pedigo (Stone Printing Co., Roanoke, Virginia, 1933) Acknowledgement is also made for information from the following Henry County citizens : Honorable John R. Smith Mrs. R. A. Fontaine Mr. S. H. Hooker A LITTLE FUN IN AXTON HIGH Mrs. Barker: Who can name one important thing we have now that we Hid not have a hun- dred years ago? Carl Eggleston : Me. Bobby: I tore my expensive handkerchief yes- terday. Willai’d: That must have been quite a blow. Henry: What is the noblest kind of dog? Wilbert: I give up. Henry: The hot dog. It not only don’t bite the hand that feeds it. It feeds the hand that bites it. Mrs. Bryan: Pauline, what does HNO signify? Pauline: Well, ah, er — I’ve got it right on the end of my tongue. Mrs. Bryan: Well, you’d better spit it out. It’s nitric acid. Miss Norvell: When was Rome built, Irena? Irena: At night. Miss Norvell: Who told you that? Irena: You did. You said Rome wasn’t built in a day. Miss Norvell : Why are you late for English again. Gene? Gene: You started class before I got here! Faye: Do you believe that Washington really threw a dollar across the Rappahannock? Rosie: I don’t know. I heard he pitched his camp across the Delaware. Clifton Wells (to Ramey Burgess running the campus) : What’s the hurry? Ramey: I’m trying to stop a fight. Clifton : Who’s fighting? Ramey: Me and another guy. Page Twenty-four Senior-Junior Activities KEY TO SENIOR-JUNIOR ACTIVITIES— (1) Mrs. Bryan supervising soap making and distillation of water in chemistry (2) Mrs Turner rehearsing choral club. (3) Biology students classifying animals. (4) Seniors ready to wel- dplpp-ates to District S. C. A. (5) First scene of Senior Play, “Don’t Take My Penny . (6) Scene in library, ome ' visitin ' g delegates to District S. C. A. (5) First ' scerie of Senior Play, “Don’t Take My Penny (7) Busy workers: Agee, Wagner and Wells. (8) Davis doing her daily dozen . Juniors OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Sponsor Gertrude Watkins Mae Ashby Melvin Jones Mrs. P. H. Barker Motto: “They can who think they can” Colors: Red and White Class Flower : Peony JUNIOR S DAISY CHAIN SONG TO SENIORS Seniors we bring to you This daisy chain so lovely. It shows our thoughts so true Though our hearts are heavy. When you’re gone from within our midst We’ll always cherish your friendliness; We hope you won’t forget Your friends with the daisy chain. JUNIOR GIRLS RESPONSE OF SENIORS Dear juniors, we thank you For all that you have done, And we’ll cherish your memory. Yes, each and every one. So here among the daisies We leave this wish with you; Good luck to you always. For you have been so true. DOROTHY DILLON Page Twenty-six PEGGY BILLINGS “Peg” GEORGE BARKER “Gismo” Page Twenty-seven EVELYN HALL “Ebbie” JASPER HANKINS “Jasbo” L. C. HANKINS “Oscar” MARTHA HOLLAND “Muichy” Page Twenty-eight MILDRED HOLLAND “Mickey” CYRIAL RAY JONES “Ray” MELVIN JONES “Smoky” BILLY LAWRENCE “Jelly Roll” Page Twenty-nine MACK COY McDaniel “Mike” LYNE STARLING “Tiger” GERTRUDE WATKINS “Peck” RALPH WRIGHT “Rufus” Page Thirty Other Organizations and Activities THE AXTONIAN SOPHOMORE CLASS President Vice-President Secretary and Treasui ' er Sponsor ...Juanita Manning Cecil Carter Irena Barrow Mrs. Mary Bryan Motto: “To thine own best self be true” Class Colors: Blue and Gold Class Flower: Blue Sweetpea CLASS ROLL (left to right) Top Row: Mary Bryan, Mary Riddle, Dale Matthews, Ted Compton, Carl Eggleston, R. J. Barker, Levi Barker Second Row: Maude Brown, Irena Barrow, Cecil Carter, Juanita Manning, Rosie Burnette, Alice Eggleston, Mildred Sawyers, Roberta McMillan, Gene Gravely Bottom Row: Beatrice Wingfield, Eloise Barker, Isabel Wray, Marie Wilson, Doreda Gillispie, Jewel Patterson, Faye Wyatt Absent: Raymond Elliott Page Thirty-two THE A X T O N I A N FRESHMAN CLASS Jack Stultz Iris McGuire Jean Ashby Morris Wilson Miss Jean Clarke (left) I Mrs. 0. W. Hairfield (right) Class Motto: “To make each year better” Class Colors: Green and White Class Flowers: White Rose CLASS ROLL (left to right) Top Row: Ted Pendleton, Lionel Woodall, Van Wells, Herman Wilson, J. M. Gilley, Tony Burton, Aubrey Cole, Jack Stultz, Morris Wilson Second Row: Louise Gregory, Dorothy Newton, Genevieve Crowder, Jean Ashby, Peggy Jefferson, Iris McGuire, Theo Robertson Third Row: Doris Compton, Louise Overton, Sallie Slaughter, Betty Frances Scarce, Suzanne Starling, Lucille Overton, Lona Ann McDaniel,- Mary Carter Bottom Row: Georgie Hankins, Aileen McNeeley, Gertrude Wishon President Vice-President. Secretary..: Treasurer Sponsors Page Thirty-three THE A X T 0 N I A N HOME ECONOMICS CLUB President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Sponsor .Juanita Manning Suzanne Starling Irena Barrow Mrs. Mary Bryan Motto: “Toward new horizons” Club Colors: Red and White Club Flower: Rose CLASS ROLL (left to right) Standing: Gene Ashby, Louise Gregory, Sallie M. Slaughter, Mary Bryan, Dorothy Newton, Roberta McMillan, Mary Riddle, Alice Eggleston, Maude Brown, Isabel Wray, Dale Matthews, Marie Wilson, Eloise Barker, Lona McDaniel, Jewel Patterson, Iris McGuire, Faye Wyatt, Betty Scarce, Doreda Gillispie, Theo Robertson, Mildred Sawyers Sitting: Gertrude Wishon, Georgie Hankins, Doris Compton, Beatrice Burnette, Juanita Manning, Suzanne Starling, Irena Barrow, Rosa Burnette, Louise Overton, Aileen McNeeley, Genevieve Crowder, Lucille Overton, Peggy Jefferson, Mary Carter Page Thirfy-four Activities of Home Economics and Agriculture ACTIVITIES OF H.E. AND AGRICULTURE— (1) Ashby, Hodges, Jefferson and Scearce (at table), Crowder (ser- ving). (2) Mrs. Bryan supervising cooks, McDaniel and Compton. (3) Home nursing: Wyatt, Riddle, Gillispie, Mrs. Bryan, Miss Honaker (R. C. nurse), McMillan and Sawyers. (4) Wray and Barrow, sewing. (5 6) Eggleston taking hem for Matthews and reflection of same. (7) Mr. S aville teaching agriculture by movie. (8) Judging corn. (9) H. and M. Wilson busy in shop. THE AXTONIAN F. F. A. President , Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Adviser .. .James Wagner Gerald Wilson ...Wilbert Haley Arthur Toler Melvin Jones Mr. H. L. Saville (left to right) Back Row (Standing) : Lyne Starling, George Barker, Chaidie Agee, Billy Lawrence, Charles Manning, James Wagner, Arthur Toler, H. L. Saville, Gerald Wilson, Clifton Wells, J. M. Gilley Second Row (Standing) : Lionel Woodall, L. C. Hankins, Marvin Kendall, Coleman Lawrence, Norman Cassada, Ramey Burgess, Wilbert Haley, Raymond Elliott, Henry Eggleston, Ted Compton, Herman Wilson Holding Pennant: R. J. Barker, Levi Barker, Ted Pendleton, Bobby Stultz Third Row (Sitting) : Aubrey Cole, Gene Gravely, Dillard Gravely, Melvin Jones, Mack McDaniel, Jasper Hankins Bottom Row (Sitting) : Julian Compton, Ray Jones, Tony Burton, Ralph Wright, Cecil Carter, Morris Wilson, Van Wells, Carl Eggleston The Axton Future Farmers of America won fourth prize in the Danville Fair exhibits in October. At the Tri-County meeting, held at Axton April 25, the Axton F.F.A. boys won the degree team contest, and James Wagner, in the oratorical contest, won the dis- trict cup and first prize. Page Thirty-six THE AXTONIAN SCENES IN A. H. S. The upper group are in the cafeteria at lunch from 11:45 to 12:15. The lower group are in the shop with their agriculture instructor, Mr. H. L. Saville. They are (left to right) Ramey Burgess, Marvin Kendall, Wilbert Haley, Henry Eggleston, Clifton Wells, Mr. Saville, James Wagner and Coleman Lawrence. Page Thirty-seven THE AXTONIAN GIRLS’ CHORUS Director President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Librarian Mrs. Clay Turner (left) Joanne Craig Mabel Earles Mary Carter Margie Grant Motto: “Let melody ring” (left to right) Top Row: Sheila Burchell, Gertrude Watkins Second Row: Mabel Eaides, Virginia Holland, Martha Holland, Peggy Jefferson, Margie Grant Third Row: Joanne Craig, Betty Frances Scarce, Jean Ashby, Iris McGuire, Mary Carter Bottom Row: Suzanne Starling, Lona Ann McDaniel, Louise Gregory Page Thirty-eight THE AXTONIAN LATIN CLUB President Vice-President. Secretary Vice-Secretary Sponsor Virginia Holland Louise Davis Evelyn Hall ...Roberta McMillan Miss Clara Norvell Motto: “Labor omnia vincit” MEMBERS (left to right) Standing: Irena Barrow, Isabel Wray, Marie Wilson, Roberta McMillan, Clara Norvell, Martha Holland, Evelyn Hall, Rosie Burnette, Virginia Holland, Sheila Burchell, Dorothy Dillon Sitting: Louise Davis, Cleo Martin, Juanita Manning AXTON CHAMPIONS OF VIRGINIA CLASSICAL ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENT 1941 — Cecil Wright and Ollie Minter (Winners State Pins for first places and District II plaque) 1942 — Derah Rigney and Fred Wheeler (Winners District II plaque) 1943 — Derah Rigney, Anne Starling, and Gladys Talbert (Winners District II plaque) 1944 — -Gladys Talbert, Anne Starling, Mabel Earles, Joanne Craig (Winners Distinct II plaque) 1945 — Mabel Earles, Joanne Craig, Peggy Billings, Martha Holland (Winners of second place in District II) 1946 — Peggy Billings, Isabel Wray, and Roberta McMillan (Local winners) Page Thirty-nine THE AXTONIAN A. H. S. Student Cooperative Association OFFICERS President Mabel Earles Vice-President. .•.Coleman Lawrence Secretary and Treasurer... Charlie Agee Sponsor ..Miss Clara Norvell 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-organiza- tions 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 Virginia Literary League may function. The S. C. A. operates through the various organizations included in this annual. In the fall, objectives are set up by each organization. In the spring, the secretary collects the reports of ac- complishments 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. bannner for high standard work 13 successive years. This year the vice-president of the Danville District S. C. A. is James Wagner of Ax- ton. The Axton High S. C. A. entertained the Danville District S. C. A. on April 27. The delegates from various schools arrived at 10 o’clock and were met by the Axton Boy Scouts. They were shown to the library where registration took place. An enjoyable program which had been arranged by Mr. Jack B. Rennick, program director, of Spen- cer Penn, was presented in the Axton auditorium. This was followed by group discus- sions. Many Axton students participated in the forum discussions. The Axton cafeteria and snack shop served lunch to the visitors. The association adjourned at 2 o’clock. Twelve Axton S.C.A. members represented District IV at the V.H.L. meeting at Uni- versity of Virginia, May 3-4. Most of them rated superior. “The Axtonian”, entered in 1945, rated distinguished. NATIONAL SERVICE National service was carried out this year through the home room organizations. Mrs. P. H. Barker, librarian, was chairman of the bonds and stamp sale and Russian relief. From the booth in the library $367.50 in stamps and bonds was sold. The collection for Russia consisted of 515 pieces of clothing and 21 pairs of shoes. During the U. S. 0. drive in September, the teachers with the aid of some students can- vassed the community and raised $206.50. In October, Supt. J. F. Hollifield declared a holiday for the Victory Bond Drive. Stu- dents from the fifth through the eleventh grade visited homes of- citizens and secured pledges for Victory Bond purchases to the amount of $4,710.70. Awards were made in each home room to students obtaining highest pledged amount as follows : 5th grade, Larry Holley; 6th, Daphe Newton; 6th and 7th, Jean Moxley; 7th, Madelaine Grigsby; 8th, Margie Grant and Louise Gregory; 9th, Irene Barrow; 10th, L. C. Hankins; and 11th, Doris Elliott. The Junior Red Cross has continued this year under direction of Mrs. Mary Bryan who has worked with her committee, Dorothy Dillon, Dillard Gravely, Irene Barrow, and Mary Carter. $40.58 was collected in the fall. The school has 100 per cent membership. Gift boxes were filled and sent service men in Camp Pickett for Christmas. Miss Sallie Lumsden, working with her committee Rosalie West, Louise Gauldin, and Sherleen Rogers, has collected through the homerooms $15 from T. B. bangles for tuber- sulosis fund, $56 from the “March of Dimes’’ for infantile paralysis, $31.55 for Senior Red Cross, and $28.05 for the Patrick Henry Memorial. Page Forty THE AXTONIAN BOYS’ BASEBALL TEAMS Team A Marvin Kendall (Captain) Team B Henry Eggleston (Captain) Coach Mr. H. L. Saville Top Row: Mr. H. L. Saville (Coach), Wilson (B-S.S.) Second Row: Kendall (A-C.), Wells (A-L.F.), Lawrence, C. (A-3 B.) Third Row: Gravely, G. (B-2 B.), McDaniel (A-1 B.), Agee (A-S.S.), Cole (B-C.) Bottom Row: Hankins, J. (B-P.), Toler (B-R.F.), Jones (A-C.F.), Lawrence, B. (A-2 B.) Absent: Compton (A-R.F.), Eggleston (B-3 B.), Carter (B-C.F.), Barker (A-P.), Hankins, L. C. (B-S.S.), Woodall (B-R.F.) SCHEDULE INTRA-MURAL INTER-SCHOOL March 8 . . . . . A 4 B 1 April 9 Bassett 13 Axton 2 March 12 . . . . A 2 B 6 April 16 Ridgeway 5 Axton 9 March 13 . . . . A 3 B 0 April 30 Spencer 11 Axton 19 March 18 . . . . A 6 B 2 May 3 Axton 9 Ridgeway 5 March 25 . . . . A 2 B 4 May 7 Fieldale 28 Axton 15 March 26 . . . . A 0 B 0 May 10 Axton 1 Fieldale 18 March 27 . . . . A 8 B 0 May 14 Axton — Spencer — March 28 . . . . A 3 B 6 May 16 Axton 8 Bassett 10 Champion Team: A 4:3 Champion of Class D Schools: Axton Page Forty-one THE AXTONIAN GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAMS Team M Mabel Earles (Captain) Team L Louise Davis (Captain) Coaches Mrs. Hairfield and Miss Clarke (left to right) Top Row; Hairfield (Coach), Hall (M-G), Wyatt (L-F), Holland, Mildred (M-F), Brown (M-F), Manning (M-F), Davis (L-F), Holland, V. (L-G), Clarke (Coach) Second Row: Gregory (L-G), Holland, Martha (L-G), Martin (M-F), Sawyers (M-F), Moss (M-G), Eai’les (M-F) Bottom Row: Carter (M-G), Craig (M-F), Barrow (L-G), Watkins (L-G), Wingfield (L-G) SCHEDULE March 6 M. 26; L. 24 April 1 M. 21; L. 26 March 13 M. 36; L. 19 April 2 M. 25; L. 11 March 25 M. 25; L. 21 April 4 M. 32; L. 18 March 26 M. 24; L. 18 April 10 M. 20; L. 22 March 27 M. 22; L. 24 Champions : Team M, 6:3. Page Forty-two THE AXTONIAN BOY’S CHAMPION BASKETBALL TEAM (left to right) Standing: Mrs. P. H. Barker, Jr. (Coach), Jones (R.F.), Wagner (C.), Gilley (R.G.) Seated: Stultz (L.G.), Gravely (L.F.) SCHEDULE March 27 A 8 B 10 April 9 A 20 B 7 March 29 A 18 B 4 April 17 A 10 B 4 April 1 A 12 B 6 April 19 A 14 B 13 April 3 A 21 B 8 May 9 A 6 B 12 Champions: Team A, 6:2 Page Forty-three THE AXTONIAN GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL TEAMS Coach: Norvell Martins : McNeeley Wray Wilson Eg-gleston Overton, Louise Robertson Martin (absent) Cardinals : Johnston Jefferson Hankins Compton Wishon Ashby Crowder Dillon — Captains — Overton, Lucille SCHEDULE Oct. 24 . . . . . M 25 C 24 Apr. 1 . . . . . M 29 C 36 Oct. 25 . . . . . M 33 C 28 Apr. 2 . . . . . M 35 C IS Oct. 30 . . . . . M 13 C 22 Apr. 9 . . . . . M 23 C 21 Oct. 31 . . . . . M 32 C 15 Apr. 11 . . , , . . M 30 C 19 Nov. 2 . . . . . M 37 C 17 Apr. 17 . . . . . M 26 c 17 Nov. 5 . . . . . M 28 C 26 Apr. 22 . . . . . M 26 c 21 Nov. 6 . . . . . M 27 C 28 May 6 . . . . . M 21 c 22 Nov. 7 . . . . . M 7 C 16 May 7 . . , . . M 17 c 23 Nov. 26 . . , , . . M 11 C 35 May 10 . . , . . M 33 c 21 Feb. 22 . . . . . M 15 C 28 May 13 . . , . . . M 31 c 43 Feb. 24 . . . , . . M 38 C 19 May 15 . . . , . . M 35 c 22 Mar. 18 . . . . . M 27 C 26 May 21 . . . , . . M 37 c 16 Mar. 27 . . . . . M 36 C 16 Champions: Martins: 16:9 Page Forty-four THE AXTONIAN BOYS’ SOFTBALL TEAMS Tigers Norman Cassada (Captain) Cubs Charles Manning (Captain) Coach.-.. ' . Mrs. P. H. Barker, Jr. (left to right) Top Row: Gravely (C-1 B.), Haley (C-B.C.), Mrs. Barker (coach), Jones (T.P.), Wagner (C-P.) Second Row: Elliott (T-B.C.), Wells (T-2 B.), Burgess (T-3 B.), Eggleston (C R.F.), Starling (T-C.F.) Third Row: Burton (C-C.F.), Barker, L. (C.-L.F.), Wright (C-S.S.), Wilson (C-3 B.), Gilley (T-1 B.) Bottom Row: Barker, R. J. (C-R.F.), Pendleton (T-R.F.), Cassada (T-S.S.), Manning (C-1 B.), Stultz (C-2 B.), Wilson (T-L.F.) SCHEDULE October 15 . . . T 5 C 3 November 8 . . . T 5 C 7 October 28 . . . T 2 C 4 November 15 . T 11 C 3 October 31 . . . T 15 C 3 November 30 . T 8 c 2 November 5 . . . T 4 C 4 December 8 . . . T 9 c 14 Champions: Tigers, 4:3 Paye Forty- five THE AXTONIAN GIRLS’ SOFTBALL TEAMS Coach: Bryan Bears : Newton Ashby McGuire Barker McDaniel Starling Gillespie Elliott Captain, Burchell SCHEDULE April 15 . . . . . . B 13 T 10 April 29 April 19 . . . . . B 16 T 5 May 3 April 22 . . . , . . B 20 T 6 May 6 April 13 . . . . . B 13 T 12 May 12 Champions: Bears, 7:1 Tigers : Slaughter Scearce Matthews Riddle Burnette, B. Burnette, R. McMillan Patterson Captain, Wyatt B 27 T 17 B 7 T 11 B 8 T 6 B 12 T 7 Page Forty-six Outdoors KEY TO “OUTDOORS” (left to right) — (1) Jumping for ball: C. Jones, Starling, Elliott. (2) Cardinals ready for volleyball. (3) Group watching Gravely ’s chinning. (4) Earles guarding Wyatt. (5) Airplane view of school by Norton. (6) A toss for the basket. (7) Coach Hairfield showing them how. (8) Net ball causing pause in game. (9) Barker in bat. (10) Captain Dillon ready to put one over. (11) Lawrence on the run. Snap Shots KEY TO SNAPSHOTS — (1) Active playing. (2) Chasing for the ball. (3, 4, 5) Battles in the snow. (6) Watching the game. (7) Junior Choral Club. (8) Motley (winner of watch in magazine contest), K. Rogers, B. Jones, C. Earles and B. Winn. (9) Mr. Russel Davis, who brings special deliveries from the post office. (10) Barker and Hankins, our ex- service men. (11) A .jolly bunch. (12) Mr. Saville, crowning V. Holland, Victory Queen. (13) Miss Clarke, giving ris- tory lecture. (14) Scene from bus. (15) C. Matthews, sorry she left school in junior year. (16) Mrs. Barker, Haley and Burgess waiting for the game to start. (17) Leaders in physical drill: Wilson, McDaniel, Agee and Wagner. (18) “Won’t you have some pop corn?” Activities of Elementary School I ' ;! THE AXTONIAN ELEMENTARY FACULTY (left to right) Top Row: Mrs. Nellie Haley Miss Ethel Wright Mrs. Gertrude Mitchell Mrs. Mamie Hawley Mrs. Broaddus Gravely Miss Sally Lumsden Mrs. P. H. Barker, Jr. Bottom Row: Mrs. Georgia Woodall Mrs. Doris B. Wall Mrs. Lucille West Mrs. Fannie Hairfield Sixth and Seventh Grades Fourth Grade .Third and Fourth Grades ...First and Second Grades Second Grade Seventh Grade Seventh Grade English .First Grade Third Grade .Fifth Grade .Sixth Grade ACTIVITIES OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (former page) GLIMPSES WITH A CAMERA — by Varley Norton, former student from the navy; (1) Mrs. Woodall teaching reading to primary children: (left) Herbert Davis and Adah Brown, (rt.) Bud Nester and Muriel McGuire. (2) At the reading table, grade 2: (left to rt.) Virginia Guthrie, Joanne Diuguid, Douglas Lawrence and Ellen Wilson. (3) Mrs. Hawley teaching writing. (4) Mrs. Wall directing grade thi’ee at study. (5) A flax unit, grade four: (left to rt.) Don- ald Joyce, Wenonah McVay and Janice Wyatt. (6) Mrs. Mitchell teaching geography to (left to rt.) : Ernestine Flippen, Clarence Ashby, and Roslyn Lawrence. (7) “Why don’t you speak for yourself, John?” L. C. Earles and Rosalie West. (8) Miss Wright conducting a reading lesson. (9) Tracing air route to Russia: (left to rt.) Margaret Carter, Shirleen Rogers, Hal Prilliman, Bettie Jones, Hazel Riddle. (10) Studying the Bill of Rights: John Wilson, Claybrook (jilley, El- len Walls, Bobby Walls, Nolen Byrd, Martha Gravely and (c) Joe Hawley. Page Fifty THE AXTONIAN SEVENTH GRADE Sponsors } Mrs. Nellie Haley j Miss Sallie Lumsden ROLL (left to right) Top Row: Joe Hawley, Douglas Manning, Harold Bui’ton, Paul Norton, Fred Garrett Second Row: Claybrook Gilley, Bobby Eanes, Junior Holland, Marshall Kendall, Marion Flannagan, Judson Eggleston, John Wilson Third Row: Edna Agee, Earline Lankford, Iva Riddle, Madelyn Grisbey, Mazie Robertson, Bertha Clark, Ellen Walls Fourth Row: Stella Crowder, Frances Barrow, Louise Gauldin, Doris Crowder, Helen Talbert, Helen Barrow, Mae Bird Kendrick, Jean Moxley Fifth Row: Marilyn Wilson, Clara Wilson, Margaret Anderson, Betty Jones, Ruby Harbour, Margaret Carter, Cora Earles, Sherleen Rodgers, Martha Gravely Sixth Row: L. C. Earles, Mary Belle Durham, Euna Lee Martin, Hazel Riddle, June Motley, Barbara Winn, Iris Bowles, Helen Carter, Kitty Rodgers, Virginia Eanes, Hal Prillaman, Kenneth Johnson Seventh Row: Johnny Holley, Billy Durham, Ray Barker, Noel Byrd, Richard Eanes, James Wilson, Don Mays, Jack Wilson, Tommy Jones, Elmer Vaughn Absent: Margaret Miller, Rosalie West, Fannie Minter, Gladys Nester, Bobby Walls, Bobby Joyce, Landon Riddle, Loraine Kidd, Emily Whitefield, Raymond McMillan, Reeves Johnston Page Fifty-one THE AXTONIAN SIXTH GRADE Sponsoi ' Mrs. Fannie Hairfield ROLL (left to right) Top Row: Milton Wray, Burton Banes Second Row: Everette Bowles, Janies Burchell, Dennis Marlowe, Nelson Banes, Morris Harrell Third Row: Tom Martin, Roy Brown, Neal Gauldin, Harvey Watkins, Willard Barker, Maxwell Kendall, Bobby Starling, Tommy Dickinson, Edgar Still Fourth Row: Irene Barker, Sallie Higgs, Arline Tucker, Kathleen Higgs, Mrs. Fannie Hairfield, Violet McNeely Fifth Row: Audrey Hall, Doris Slaughter, Barbara Jean Patterson, Ilene Barker, Louise Lavender Sixth Row: Barbara Pace, Margaret Jones, Lucy Wells, Daphne Newton, Dorothy Burton, Barbara Ann Matthews, Dorothy Harris, Frances Holland Seventh Row: Vera McGuire, Nancy Garrett, Nancy Clarke Gilley, Josephine Howerton, Doris Garrett, Louella Lawthorne, Doris Earles Absent: Thomas Overton, Jessie Allen Page Fifty-two THE AXTONIAN FIFTH GRADE Sponsor Mrs. Lucille West (top) ROLL (left to right) Top Row: Doyle Carter, Albert Compton, Mrs. West, Victor Flannagan, Billy Robertson Second Row: David Wyatt, Paul Agee, Paul Brooks, Jack Richardson, Cecil McDonald, Jr., Shirley Davis Third Row: William Prillaman, Ima Joe Moore, Margaret Moore, Lorene Wyatt, Dolly Rumley, Betty Lou Manning, Sarah Still Fourth Row: Frank Payne, Don McDaniel, Larry Holley, Frankie Roach, Betty Durham, Dorothy Dickinson Fifth Row: Vance Pendleton, Melvin Hankins, Gloria Ann Ashby, Janet Prillaman, Lorene McBride Sixth Row: Gladys Gravely, Virginia Anderson, Erva Mae Kidd, Mary Starling Bottom Row: Harry Young, Loyd Walls, Marshall Garrett, William Carter Absent: Raleigh Robertson, Jessie Gauldin, I.iois Hairfield, Elmer Bennett, Jeanette Ferris, William McMillian Page Fifty-three THE AXTONIAN FOURTH GRADE Sponsor f Miss Ethel Wright (right) ) Mrs. Gertrude Mitchell (left) ROLL (left to right) Top Row; Annie Mae Barker, Joe Pruitt, Andrew Brown, Herbert Roach, Calvin Barker, James Barrow, Clifton Clark, Lois Mabes Second Row: John Wilson, Marvin McDaniel, Martin Wilson, George Wingfield, Estelle Huff, Shirley Ann McNeeley, Marie Fallin, Billie Jean Jarrett Third Row: Mitchell Minter, Reid Barker, Carl Matthews, Annie Mae Glidewell, Christine Nester, Ernestine Flippin, Ruby Guthrie, Eunice McDaniel Fourth Row: Clarence Ashby, Joe Hankins, David Law, Leonard Motley, Juanita Hankins, Evelyn Wilson, Bobby Carter, Wayne Minter Fifth Row: Lois Prillaman, Wilma Hall, Helen Lawrence, Kay Thompson, Ann Patterson, Evadell Flannagan, Betty Jean Carter, Abbie Gauldin Bottom Row: Donald Joyce, Dorothy Joyce, Janice Wyatt, Leonard Wyatt, Nellie Wingfield, Wenonah McVay, Ronald Howard, Rosalyn Lawrence, Ethel Brown, Ronald Jones Absent; Marshall Gregory, Barbara Jean Carter, Nancy Billings, Douglas Barker Page Fifty-four THE AXTONIAN THIRD GRADE Sponsor Mrs. Doris B. Wall (left) 1 Mrs. Gertrude Mitchell (right) ROLL (left to right) Top Row: Ray Davis, James Overton, Irvin Allen, Oscar Barker, Arthur Wright, Grover Barker, Jackie Crowder, Jimmie Brooks Second Row: Otis Johnston, Wilford Harris, Garland Slaughter, Mary Overton, Florence Wishon, Irene Higgs, Edna Wilson, Joseph McMillion Third Row: J. C. Webster, J. C. Martin, Owen Dickinson, Jr., Mary Wilson, Geneva Jones, Louis McDonald, Jason Carter Fourth Row: Philip Winn, Junior Ferris, George Earles, Jr., Naomi Barrow, Rachel Eanes, Lucille Harbour, Edna Harris Fifth Row: Carolyn Moran, Mary Kendall, Kate Marshall, Barbara Moore, Agnes Fallin, Nancy Jones, Janet Marlowe, Nancy McBride, Clair Rogers Sixth Row: Roberta Barker, Peggy Harris, Evelyn Pruitt, Jerry Prilliman, Louis Jones, Waynes Brown, Thomas McGuire, Betty Payne, Alline Clark Bottom Row: James McGuire, Venable Carrington, Jr., Leon Smith, Charles McGuire, Dean Lynch, Nancy Earles, Margaret Riddle, Elizabeth Walls, Lucille Barker Absent: Anne Richardson, Louise Wilson, Jack Holland, III, Leon McMillion, Clay Wilson, Otha Taylor, Violet Barker Page Fifty-five THE AXTONIAN SECOND GRADE Sponsors Mrs. Carita Gravely (top) I Mrs. Mamie Hawley (left) ROLL (left to right) Top Row: Jerry Holley, Douglas Lawrence, Irvin Hairfield, Leonard Eanes, Harold Taylor, Neal Minter, Junior Barker, Robert Thornton Second Row: Doris Patterson, Jack Agee, Edna Wilson, Glenda Roach, Janie Wilson, Arlene Wells, Peggy Earles, Nancy Wilson Third Row: Donald Ashby, Shirley Wilson, Joanne Diuguid, Barbara Manning, Robert Overton, Jewell Gillispie, William Murphy Fourth Row: Jean Hankins, Jack Billings, Junior Roach, Wilburne Thomas, Bobbie Wilson, Doris McGuire Fifth Row: Bunnie Wilson, Katherine Bailey, Annie Harris, Virginia Guthrie, Betty Kidd, Janie Bowles, Dorothy Wilson, Maryline Haley, Claude Wilson Sixth Row: Vernell Cassada, Myrtileen Minter, Capatola Gauldin, Freddie Mason, Edward Wilson, Tommy Eanes, Harold McGuire, Lessie Bennett Bottom Row: Walter Watkins, Margie Flippen, Shirley Johnston, Helen Gravely, Nancy McGuire, Fern Knight, James Harris Absent: James Hairfield, Eugene Eanes, Eddie Wyatt, Marie Parrish, Ernest Wilson, Bertha Glidewell Page Fifty-six THE AXTONIAN FIRST GRADE 3 , S Mrs. Mamie Hawley (top right) bponsois j Mrs. Georgia Woodall (left) ROLL (left to right) Top Row: Melvin Martin, Herbert Davis, James Oakes, Melvin Bray, Clayton Wright, Lewis Agee Second Row: Mattie Barker, Wayne Garrett, McDaniel Wingfield, Muriel McGuire, Harry Barker, Edwin Hall, George Huff, Virginia Barker Third Row: Eveadell Harbour, Nancy Lawrence, Ramona Hankins, Sarah Lynch, June Harris, Shirley Barker Fourth Row: Ada Moore, Buddie Rogers, Billy McBride, Wayne Barrow, Roosevelt Compton, Loretta Barker Fifth Row: Carol Ashby, Irene Clark, Gene Young, Larry Barker, Billy McNeeley, Ada Brown, Frances Still Sixth Row: General Jackson Nester, Louise Wilson, Wayne Minter, Polly Davis, Janet Motley, Josetta Harris, Julia McGuire, Bernice Bray Seventh Row: Janet McDonald, Patsy Roach, Dorothy Lawrence, Martha Ashby, Billy Norman, Roy Kallam, Shirley Lovell Bottom Row: Danny Moran, Donnie Haley, Luther Slaughter, Ann Pruitt, Alice Walls, Billy Wilson, Richard Hodges, Nancy Bowles, Ronnie Overton Absent: Billy Oakes, Cecil Richardson, Joey Scales, Frances Roark, Edna Roark, Catherine Manning, James Glidewell, Doris Glidewell Page Fifty-seven Through the Year ’45-’46 SEPTEMBER: 6 — Matriculation and physical examinations. 7 — First classes, 8 — Watermelon feast at Joanne Craig’s. 12 — Class ’46 elects officers. 14 — Old friends, Rev. Hutton, Scott and Edger, return for assembly. 18 — First home room assembly by seniors. 19 — James Wagner at Blacksburg representing F. F. A. 20 — Axtonian staff organized. 27 — S. C. A. officers elected. 28 — Tickets distri- buted for Danville Fair. OCTOBER: 1 — F. F. A. boys and H. E. girls work on exhibits for Danville Fair. 4 — Magazine sale starts. 8 — Danville Fair over; blue Monday. 9 — P. T. A., forum discussion, “Situation in China,” by seniors. 14 — Marvin Kendall in hospital. 15 — Magazine sale over top with June Motley highest salesman. 16 — Home Ec. Club girls give tea to seniors and faculty. 19 — Bo Bo and his magic show. 26 — Juniors give intelligence test in assembly. 29 — National Zoological Society show birds and animals. NOVEMBER: 1 — Mrs. 0. W. Hairfield again teaching mathematics. 14 — Seniors start play practice. 15 — “Wonders of Glass,” Roth show. 16 — Assembly program, “How We Should Celebrate Thanksgiving” by yxth grade. 22-25 — Thanksgiving holidays. DECEMBER: 7 — Senior play, “Don’t Take My Penny.” 11 — P. T. A. program by sixth grade. 13 — Assembly program, “Christmas Gold” by sophomores. 14 — Father-Son Banquet. 20 — Snow and more snow! 21 — School closes for “White Christmas” after assembly, “Dickens’ Christmas Carol” with music by freshmen. JANUARY : 7 — Everyone cheerful after long Christmas holiday. 11 — Senior Wells deferred from military service. 14-22 — Review for exams. 23-25 — My, my, these exams! 28 — Seniors rated. 31 — Hollywood impersonations by high school students. FEBRUARY: 4 — Jack Raynor with his reptiles. 8 — Juniors give P. T. A. program. 12 — Motion pictures on Abe Lincoln in assembly. 13 — Choral club starts. 14 — Virginia Holland in hospital. 22 — Six seniors debate compulsory military training in assembly; affirmative wins. 26 — Pictures made for annual. MARCH: 5 — “Taming of the Shrew” by Jack Rank. 7 — Forest-fire fighters put out fire! 8 — Assembly program, “National Red Cross,” by home nursing group. 11 — Low deportment grades — sad faces. 15 — Assembly, “St. Patrick and Ireland” by freshmen. 19 — Former student, Varley Norton from navy, takes snapshots for the annual. 21 — Rev. Hawley and choral group hold assembly. 22 — Seniors Eggleston and Burgess go to Roanoke to be examined for service. 23 — Mr. Charles Carrington’s technicolor on flowers at P. T. A. 28 — Assembly, “Early Virginia” by seventh grade. APRIL: 1 — Annual goes to press. 2 — Senior and junior boys plant one thousand pines. 3 — Tournament game of girls’ basketball witnessed. 9 — Baseball season opens with game, Bassett at Axton. 10 — P. T. A. program, “Easter Parade” by third and fourth grades. 19 — 1945 graduates home from college, visit alma mater. 22 — Easter Monday holiday. 23 — Local V.H.S.L. contests. 25 — Tri-County F.F.A. Fed- eration contests at Axton. 27 — Danville District S. C. A. at Axton and District E Latin Tournament at Stratford College, Danville. 29 — Graduation invitations arrive. 30 — Seniors entertained at DuPont plant. MAY: 3-4 — Thirteen at V.H.S.L. meeting at University of Virginia. 4 — P.T.A. program by first and second grades. 8 — Esso movie, “West Virginia”. 9 — Freshmen dedicate chapel program to seniors. 16 — Another ovation to seniors by sophomores. 17 — Juniors entertain seniors at picnic. 25 — Rings, rings for happy juniors! 26 — Mrs. Turner’s music recital. 28 — Faculty honor Mr. and Mrs. Saville with picnic. 29-31 — Examinations. JUNE : 2 — Seniors listen to baccalaureate. 3 — Class night and graduation. Page Fifty- eight “Life’s paths may lead us far apart From Axton High, our Axton High, But thoughts of thee will bless the heart. Our Axton High, our Axton High, And memories will cherished be Of friends and school, and shrub and tree. And youthful days we spent in thee. Our Axton High, our Axton High. Years will come, the years will go At Axton High, our Axton High, But this will e’er be true we know. Our Axton High, our Axton High, ’Neath shining sun and heavens blue. Where’er we are, what’er we do. We’ll still be thinking oft of you. Our Axton High, our Axton High!’’ Page Fifty-nine M COMPLIMENTS OF W. J. HOLLAND’S SERVICE STATION AXTON, VIRGINIA « • • COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF RIVES THEATER • COMPANY MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA • MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA • • Page Sixty COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF GEORGE TIRE LESTER LUMBER COMPANY COMPANY • • MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF Martinsville FIRESTONE BURROUGHS -WHITE CHEVROLET SALES • • Home of Auto Supplies SALES SERVICE • • Listen to: Church Street “Time to Remember” Mon. and Wed. at 9 P. M. STATION WMVA DIAL 4160 MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Page Sixty-one CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of ’46 • Spend The Summer Fashionably Dressed From Our Teen-Age Shop, 3rd Floor Our Men’s Shop, 1st Floor L. HERMAN Danville’S Store The Smartest Women Shop at .. . ' ' The Shop of Lovely Things ' Phone 3137 ----- Danville, Virginia Page Sixty-two DeShazo Lumber Co. COMPLIMENTS OF Wholesale and Retail EAGLE’S General Contractors and Builders • • MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF RICHARDSON MOTOR COMPANY, INC. Burch - Hodges -Stone, Inc. • • MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Sales Service • • “Automobile Insurance Headquarters” MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Page Sixty-three COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF VIRGINIA SHOE SHOP KOLODNY’S • Smart Wearing Apparel MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF KINGOFF’S BYRD’S Martinsville’s Leading Central Virginia’s Finest Jewelers Jewelers Since 1916 • 11 Bridge Street MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF CHURCH STREET COMPLIMENTS GROCERY of W. 0. MINTER, Proprietor A FRIEND • Foods of the Finest Quality • MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Page Sixty-four COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF SEYMOUR METAL FIRST NATIONAL WORKS BANK • MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Your Business Solicited COMPLIMENTS OF Efird’s Department Store DANVILLE, VIRGINIA • Efird’s and the entire personnel wish the graduation class of 1946 success through life. Page Sixty-five COMPLIMENTS OF L F REPAIR COMPANY Auto Wrecking Service • DIAL 8254 MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF PALACE BARBER SHOP Prompt Service — Shoe Shines • MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF TROXLER FURNITURE MAIN STREET BARBER COMPANY, INC. SHOP Fayette Street JOHNNY WRIGHT, Mgr. DIAL 7162 • MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF NATIONAL SERVICE S. J. RICHARDSON STATION APPLIANCE COMPANY MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA C. C. EANES 47 FAYETTE ST. DIAL 5214 Kelvinator Home Appliances ON THE SQUARE PHONE 2404 Washing Greasing, A Specialty MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF J. C. PENNY COMPANY AMERICAN CAFE • • MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Page Sixty-six BELK- LEGGETT COMPLIMENTS OF COMPANY FORD INSURANCE CO., INCORPORATED CONGRATULATES The Graduates and Undergraduates H. A. FORD, President • • Wishing Them Every Church and Walnut Streets Success in Coming Years MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA • Danville’s Shopping Center COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF INDUSTRIAL BANK FAGG’S DRUG STORE • • Member of Federal Deposit Ins. Corp. A Real Prescription Drug Store With Efficient Courteous Service • • Corner Church and Walnut Streets MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF GLOBMAN’S ATKINS “The Store That’s Ahvays Busy” Martinsville’ s Style Center for Men • Thomas Jefferson Hotel Building MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Page Sixty-seven COMPLIMENTS OF HENRY COUNTY FURNITURE CO. “On The Square DIAL 5265 MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF PRILLAMAN’S CASH MARKET • MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF THE SHOE HOSPITAL Blue Ridge Hardware and 15-17 WEST MAIN STREET Supply Company, Inc. MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA • Deering Water Systems McCormick Deering Farm Machinery MARTINSVILLE, VA. - - - DIAL 8161 Taylor Brothers BASSETT, VA. DIAL 2191 COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF DRAPER’S BARBER BERLIN’S STORE SHOP ‘‘‘ ' The Store That Always Sells for Less “Oldest and Best” • Shackelford Building 39 West Main Street MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF Look Your Best C. W. HOLT COMPANY DIAL 4258 Smart Apparel for Men Women • HELENA’S BEAUTY SHOPPE Opposite Post Office MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Page Sixty-eight COMPLIMENTS OF McKee Funeral Home, Inc. Martinsville’s Original Funeral Home • 29 BROAD STREET MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA TELEPHONE 4170 • 24 Hour Ambulance Service COMPLIMENTS OF TUGGLE FLOWER SHOP MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF WOODY FURNITURE COMPANY 107 JONES STREET MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA PHONE 3230 COMPLIMENTS OF C. P. KEARFOTT SON Your Faithful Druggist Since 1881 DIAL 3144 MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF MARTINSVILLE HARDWARE CO., INC. Complete Line of Hardware and Supplies “Pittsburgh Paints and Varnishes” Dial 3262 12 Fayette Street COMPLIMENTS OF SALE KNITTING COMPANY, INC. MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Page Sixty-nine Best Wishes To All COMPLIMENTS OF CLAUDE S. TURNER LEE TELEPHONE • COMPANY MARTINSVILLE • CREAMERY CO. MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA • COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF NU-BEAUTY SHOPPE BLANCHE’S SHOPPE, Dial 8169 Over Patterson Drug Company INC. MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF WATT’S FURNITURE COMPTON AUTO COMPANY PARTS CO. Standard Replacement Parts MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Page Seventy COMPLIMENTS OF KAL’S DRESS SHOP COMPLIMENTS OF PATTERSON DRUG CO. • DIAL 2125 • MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF Warren’s Clothing Company COMPLIMENTS OF RIPPE’S DRESS SHOP • • MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA DANVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF PATTERSON DRUG CO. COMPLIMENTS OF CAPITAL CUT-RATE STORE • DANVILLE, VIRGINIA Dnig Supplies — Toilet Goods Books — Records — Music MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF HOUSE’S RESTAURANT LEGGETT’S DEPARTMENT STORE • “The Home of Better Values’’ MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Page Seventy-one COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF UNITED DOLLAR HEDGECOCK FLORAL STORE COMPANY • • MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF LEA-LEWIS SHUMATE FURNITURE FURNITURE CO., INC. COMPANY Warm Morning Coal Heaters Perfection Stoves and Ranges • 205 Main Street MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA DANVILLE, VIRGINIA RAYLASS DEPT. STORE • THE HUB CLOTHIERS- HOME OF QUALITY “Clothing For The Entire Family 0 “Outfitters For Men and Boys” 335 Main Street 319 Main Street DANVILLE, VIRGINIA DANVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF DONATIONS K. S. FURNITURE COMPANY 17 Moss Street — Opposite Coca-Cola Plant MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Phone 4124 • FAIR HARDWARE COMPANY W. L. MINTER GILMORE’S BOOT SHOP Page Seventy-two COMPLIMENTS OF GEORGE T. WINN SON General Merchandise and Guano Axton, Virginia HITCHCOCK STUDIO “We Made Pictures For Annual” 427 Main Street Danville, Virginia Page Seventy-three Page Seventy-four Autograph
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