Axton High School - Axtonian Yearbook (Axton, VA)

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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

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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

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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