Big Stone Gap High School - School Bell Yearbook (Big Stone Gap, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1947 volume:

C. PASCOM SLEMP ME:. cr.:AL library BIG STONE GAP, VIRGINIA 1947 SCHOOL BELL S WE COME to the close of our Senior year in high school, we more fully realize that it was our parents ' love and devotion that often prompted them to make many sacrifices for us. We further realize that without their constant encouragement and sound advice, we could not have attained our goal — graduation. With appreciation, then, we Seniors of nineteen hundred and forty seven affectionately dedicate the Eighteenth Volume of the School Bell to our mothers and dads. J. Roy Horne, A.B., M.A. Principal Sarah Broadwater, A.B. Civics, Algebra Kathleen K. Horne, B.S. Home Economics James M. Helmer, B.S. English, History Jack H. Gibbs, B.S. Science, History, Mathematics Ethel Steele, A.B. English, Science Evelyn L. Whitt, B.S. Typing, Bookkeeping Lora Dingus, A.B. Chemistry, Geometry, T rigonometry, Latin Josephine Myers, A.B. Spanish, History William T. Fitchko, A.B. Biology, English, Physical Education Editor -in-Chief Assistant Editor Co-Business Managers Assistant Business Manager Art Editor T ypist Sports Editors Senior Representative Junior Representative Sophomore Representative __ Freshman Representative Eighth Grade Katie Olinger Elizabeth Noel Glenn Wendell, Jim True James Grubb Jim True June Hopkins Alice Graham, David Olinger Sarah C. Jessee Opal Laster Eloise Ray Brownie Polly W. H. Clark, Jr. Sponsor Miss Lora Dingus ff ESHIES Georgia Ann Beverly “Happy the girl and she alone Who can call today her own.” Glee Club 4. a “Even tho ' vanquished he would argue still.” Ledgerwood Academy. N. C. : Pulaski High School: U. S. Navy 1943-1946. Joanne Barnette “Far may we search be- fore we find A friend more willing or more kind.” “Some win by beauty and grace they say But she has her own demure little way.” Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Cheerleader 4 : Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Safety Patrol 3, 4: Captain Safety Patrol 4. Horace Carmody “Independent is Buddy regardless of fate Let’s get him an alarm clock Before it’s too late.” Football 2, 3: Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1. 2: Basketball 1, 2, 3: U. S. Army Infantry 1943- 1946; Secretary Cf Treasurer Class 4, 1st semester: Safety Patrol 2. Samuel Hagan Collier “Argue if you can, if not Dispute it like a man.” Football 3, 4: Basketball | 4 : Monogram Club 4 ; Fire Fighters 4. Virginia Sue Davidson “Of soul sincere, in action faithful and in honor dear.” Glee Club 2, 3. Virginia June Davis “Once a friend always a friend.’ Safety Patrol 3 : Glee Club 2. Daphene Deal Steve J. Delceg, Jr. “A cheerful heart, a cheerful smile A charm of friendship all the while.’’ Appalachia High School 1 Thelma Louise Edens “Grace was in her steps, heaven in her eyes In every gesture dignity and love.’’ Glee Club 1 ; Band 2. 4; Safety Patrol 1, 2; Vice President Class 1 . “That which is worth doing at all is worth doing well.’’ Fire Fighters 2, 3 : U. S. Army 1945-1947. Lillian Mae Fleenor “In the fall, a young girl’s fancy Lightly turns to basket- ball.’’ Spanish Club 4; Mono- gram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheer- leader 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4. Safety Patrol 3. Sarah Collier Jessee Helen Maxfield Jones “Gay and cheerful all “The happiest heart the time. that ever beat.” She has achieved much with her brilliant mind.” Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Vice President Glee Club 3 : School Bell Staff 4. Billy Wayne Hill “The class was in a very sad way When we lost the win- ning smile of Billy Wayne.” Safety Patrol 1,2; Track 2 : Football 2. 3 ; Glee Club 4. June Hopkins “She doeth little kind- nesses which most leave undone or despise.” Safety Patrol 1 : Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Treasurer Glee Club 4; Secretary Treas- urer Class 3 : Assistant Editor School Bell, 3; Typist School Bell 4. W. Eugene Kilbourne “Not ever serious, not frivolous. But a rare good fel- low.” Mildred Marie Marcum “A friend to one dnd all alike.” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4: Mono- gram Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Spanish Club 4 ; Safety Patrol 4. o H jl ' ' Faye Smith Minor ‘ Blond hair, blue eyes she has. In class she works with t steady speed. Always sweet and full of fun. If you want a friend, she ' s the one. Safety Patrol 3. David Phlegar Olinger ‘‘Just a good fellow with a mind supreme. Nothing impossible is David’s theme. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Presi- dent Glee Club 4; Treasurer Glee Club 3 ; Safety Patrol 2, 4; Captain Safety Patrol 2 : Co-Captain 4 : Class President 1, 3; Vice Presi- dent 4; School Bell Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Ass’t. Business Manager 3: Football 2, 3, 4: Basketball 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4: Fire Fighters 1. 2, 3, 4; Crew Leader 2, 3, 4. John Ed Morris Robert William Nave ‘‘The way to gain a friend is to be one.” Safety Patrol 2, 3; Span- ish Club 3; Glee Club 2. 3: Army Air Forces 1 9 4 5- 1946. Katherine James Olinger ‘‘Who mixed reason with pleasure. And wisdom with mirth. Glee Club 1 . 4 ; Spanish Club 4: Secretary Spanish Club 4; Safety Patrol 1. 2: Captain Safety Patrol 2 : Editor School Bell 4. ‘‘Though we search the school both high and low We find no better musi- cian. East Stone Gap High School 1. 2; Glee Club 3. 4 ; Accompanist for Glee Club 4; Band 4; Cheer- leader 4. Pearl Morelock ‘‘More generous you couldn’t find. And just as sweet as she is kind. Claude Robert Pennington “He’s not so bold As the rest of the crowd. But he gets by Without being loud.” Football 3, 4: Monogram Club 4 : Fire Fighters 4 : Co-Secretary U Treasurer 4. Ellen Mae Pennington “Quiet, sincere, and liked by all.” Glee Club 3, 4. Roy Orr “With a merry smile and a cheery word for all: Safety Patrol 1, 2; Fire Fighters 2, 3: Basketball 3: Monogram Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3; U. S. Army 1944- 1946. Marjorie Clarine Pate “A studious maiden is our Senior Clarine, Lives an even life from day to day.” Zella Pridemore Jim Quillin “Quietly she worked away. Faithful to each duty.” Glee Club 1, 2, 4. “Amiable, genial, agree- able is Jim. All of his friends think he is so.” Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Foot- ball 3: Band 1, 2; Fire Fighters 2, 3 ; U. S. Army Air Force 1945-1946. ' i iJ ❖ m K t % jg 9 f Bonnie Lynn Salyer James C. Skeen ‘‘Better be small and shine Than large and cast a shadow.” Safety Patrol 1, 2: Cap- tain Safety Patrol 1 : Glee Club 2. 3, 4: Vice President Class 3. ‘‘He ' s been with us only a short time His cooperation, tho’ is Very fine.” U. S. Coast Guard 1943- 1946. James Slemp ‘‘Fond of hunting and playing is Slemp, A worthy Senior he seems to be.” Mae Banner Stone ‘‘Deep brown eyes, run- ning over with glee, Bonnie brown eyes are the eyes for me.” Football 3, 4; Monogram Cub 3, 4; Fire Fighters- 1, 2. 3. 4. Safety Patrol 1, Basket- ball 1. Peggy Fletcher Tolbert ‘‘With quiet yet pre- vailing force. Intent upon her destined course.” Jim True ‘‘I am as I am, and so I will be.” Football 2, 3, 4; B asket- ball 1, 2: Monogram Club 3. 4 ; Glee Club 3, 4 : Sec- retary Glee Club 4: Art Editor School Bell 2, 3, 4: Co-Business Manager Schor Bell 4; Fire Fighters 2. 3, 4. James Edward White Robert R. Williams Paul W. Tucker For his heart was like the sea, Ever open, gay, and free.” Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4: Safety Patrol 4; Fire Fighters 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4. Glenn Wendell “Here is a Senior whose aims are high. He always accomplishes What others pass by.” Basketball 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4: Safety Patrol 1. 2, 4 : Co-Captain Safety Patrol 2 ; Class President 4 ; School Bell Staff 3 : Business Man- ager School Bell 4 : Spanish Club 4: Treasurer Spanish Club 4 : Football Manager 3; Monogram Club 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Not Pictured: Donald Anderson Jimmy Cummings Donald L. Potter “The world looks brighter from behind a smile.” Football 1, 3, 4; Safety Patrol 3 ; Captain Safety Patrol 3; Fire Fighters 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4. � yandB, etty “Happiness is cheaper than worry. So why pay the high price?” Football 2, 3, 4: Basket- ball 3, 4: Monogram Club 3, 4; Fire Fighters 2, 3, 4: Safety Patrol 3 ; Captain Safety Patrol 3. ' 7JV AN AIRPLANE STATION” Cast The % Mr. Helmer CLASS OFFICERS President GlENN WendELL Vice-President David OlINGER Secretary-Treasurer CLAUDE PENNINGTON, HORACE CarmoDY THE SENIOR CLASS HISTORY As bewildered children we began a twelve-year journey together. On this journey we have had experiences which will mold our character and make of us better citizens. At the beginning of our Senior year in August 1946, with great tenseness and joy, we stepped into our place as the traditional dignified Seniors. Although we felt the loss of Mrs. Nell Taylor DiZerega, nevertheless, her successor, Mr. James M Helmer, has proved to be an equally inspiring teacher who has guided us constantly through our many problems which inevitably beset Seniors. The Senior Class took great pride in the football games this year because our fellow classmates, Toby White, James Slemp, Eugene “Oop” Kilbourne, David Olinger, Sam Collier, Claude Penning- ton, Paul Tucker, Bobby Williams and Jim True were playing. Three of the cheer leaders, Joanne “Tinkey” Barnette, Lillian Fleenor, and Bill Nave, were mem- bers of our class. We felt a new surge of pride in October when we received our class rings — the long awaited event. “In an Airplane Station’’, a hilarious comedy, was presented by our class in November and im- mensely enjoyed by the student body. Under the direction of Mr. Helmer, the play brought forth the talents of many of our members. Our Christmas holidays were saddened by an accident which made Glenn Wendell, our capable President, an absentee from classes for many weeks. With a great deal of work and crossing of our fingers we struggled through exams after the holi- days. It was then that five of our class, Horace “Buddy’’ Carmody, Don Anderson, Jimmy Cummings, Billy Wayne Hill, and Charles Byrd, completed their academic year and bade us farewell. Peggy Akens transferred to another school. Our enrollment was balanced, however, by the return of four ex-service- men, Steve Delceg, John Ed Morris, Roy Orr, and Jim Quillin. Lillian Fleenor and Joanne Barnette represented us on the girls’ basketball team and David Olinger, Paul Tucker, “Oop’’ Kilbourne, Glenn Wendell, and Bobby Williams participated in boys basketball. As capable and efficient members of the School Bell Staff, Katie Olinger, Editor-in-Chief ; Glenn Wendell, Business Manager; Jim True, Co-Business Manager and Art Editor; Sarah Jessee, Senior Representative; David Olinger, Boys’ Athletic Editor, and June Hopkins, Typist, deserve our sincere admiration. In later years when we look back to our school life, we shall find that these rich experiences have found an abiding place in our hearts. First Row: Eula Akens Helen Allen Janis Asbury Joanne Barker David Beasley Murl Blanton Betty Jo Blevins Gary Collier Henry “Bo” Compton, Jr Doris Davidson Patty Davis Roy Dulaney Second Row: Dorothy Edwards Nell Fletcher Nell June Giles Edward Gilliam Euna Gilliam Alice Graham James Grubb Wilma Hall Third Row: Iris Kiser Opal Laster Joyce Lyle Tommy Masters Norma Morgan James “Dutchy” Morris Lucille McElyea Elizabeth Noel Fourth Row: Watanna Peterson Jerry Potter Jean Quillin Willie Mae Quillin Helen Reasor Mabrey Sanders Billie Sue Scroggs Ruth Statzer John Stone Lucy Ann Sturgill Dorothy Wallace Jack Wilson CLASS OFFICERS President ELIZABETH NoEL Vice-President ALICE GRAHAM Secretary-T teasuret Watanna Peterson Sponsor LORA DiNGUS Not pictured: Jim Roy Noel JUNIORS Our Junior year was highlighted by the Junior-Senior reception, the selection and ordering of our rings in anticipation of our Senior Year, tense excitement as the curtain ro se on our play in September, Glee Club practice, the endless rush to classes, and comparison of chemistry notes and geometry propositions. Members of our class who held prominent positions were Elizabeth Noel, Class President and Assistant Editor of the School Bell; Alice Graham, Vice President: Watanna Peterson, Class Secretary and Treasurer: and James Grubb, Assistant Business Manager of the School Bell. What would our basketball team have accomplished without Alice Graham as “high point” forward for the third successive year? She has built for herself a repu- tation which has made her a threat to all opposing teams. Although we felt the loss of five members. Sue Books Barker, Ann Sizemore Carter, Joan Kilbourne Fitchko, Shirley Lane Scroggs, and Mabel Bledsoe, this was compen- sated by the addition of Iris Kiser from Appalachia and Jerry Potter, Jim Roy Noel, and Murl Blanton, former members of the armed services. Our musical talents were evidenced by the large number who belonged to the Glee Club and Band. James Grubb, Bo Compton, John Stone, Edward Gilliam, Roy Dulaney and Dutchy Morris were our contributors to the football team. Helen Allen and Alice Graham represented us on the Safety Patrol. Janis Asbury, Alice Graham, Joyce Lyle, Opal Laster, Martha Jean Quillin, Willie Mae Quillin, Nell June Giles, and Helen Reasor were all active members of the Spanish Club, with Janis acting as President. Alice Graham, Opal Laster, Norma Morgan, Watanna Peterson, Elizabeth Noel, Pattie Davis, and Janis Asbury set the pace for scholastic achievements. Our number one social event was the Junior-Senior Reception held in the gym in May. We are indebted to Miss Dingus for her quiet understanding and capable guidance which helped make our year a success. It was not until we carried the daisy chain down the aisle at commencement that we fully realized we were now Seniors, and that the year ahead was the one for which we had so long worked. First row: Eloise Ray, Margaret Ann Hill. Wilma Trent. Joanne Dickson. Mary Anderson. Ruby Dulaney, Mary Carr, Marion DuPrc, Sue Reasor. Second row: Patsy Pate, Jean Sweet, Evelyn Collier, Joyce White, Ann Barker, Helen Myers, June Beverly, Sue Sweet, Louise Underwood. Phyllis Myers, Freda Buckles, Juanita Phillips. Third row: Roy McCrary, Bill Messer, George Beard, Joe Blanton. Allan Cummings, Ralph Graham, Douglas Garrison, Albert Hobbs, Eugene Williams, John Davfd Freeborn. J. B. Masters, George Whisman, Joe Gordon Martin, Normand Graber, Claude Gilley, Miss Broadwater. Our enrollment at the beginning of the school year was 45 but decreased to 42. We regret the loss of Gaylord Jessee, Opal Jones, and Evelyn Herron. Several members of our class participated in the various activities in the school. Freda Buckles, Joyce White and Joanne Dickson are our representatives for the Safety Patrol. Joe Williams, Joe Gordon Martin, Joe Blanton, Ralph Graham, George Beard, Bill Messer, Gaylord Jessee, and Roy McCrary are our contributions to the football squad. Their season was a successful one. With Wilma Trent as manager, Mary Anderson, Sue Reasor, Sue Sweet, and Freda Buckles formed an important part of the girls’ basketball team. We are proud to claim Ralph Graham, John Allan Lambert, Alan Cummings, and Joe Williams for their achievements on the boys’ basketball team. Marion DuPre is the only member of our class who belongs to the Spanish Club. Normand Graber, Sue Reasor, Freda Buckles, Roy McCrary, Joe Gordon Martin, Mary Carr, Margaret Hill, Joyce White and Joanne Dickson blend their voices in the Glee Club. Roy “Cotton” McCrary was elected Vice President of the Club. Helen Myers, Juanita Phillips, Wilma Trent, Phyllis Myers and Margaret Hill gave their cooper- ation to the Home Economics Club which began at Mid-Term. We have been led by the guiding influence of forward to our Junior Year. Miss Broadwater and now we are eagerly looking C. BASCOM SLEMP IWErOKiAL LIBRARY ' •IG STONE GAP, VIRGINIA John David Freeborn, Carl Jessee, Jimmy Banks, J. B. Beverly. Jack Bozzell, Gentry Scroggs, Leroy Bailey, A. L. Rutherford, Coach Fitchko, Eddie Zeis- loft. Joe Rush, Frank Reeder, Kenneth Taylor, R. J. Neeley, Henry Faster, Jim Messer, John Graham, Gene Collier, Brownie Polly, Bill Wolfe. Bobby Morris, Bob Freeborn, Harold Baker, Ralph Mullins, Jimmy San- ders, Nancy Holmes, Mar- garet Ann Livesay, Joanne Nave, Wilma Livingston, Marilyn Fair Barker. Evelyn Begley, Joyce Skeen, Mary Jim Collier, Jean Colvard, Margaret Ashe, Dorothy Palmer Christine Reach, Reba Coom- er, Grace Tucker. Barbara Lane, Doris Carter, Arvella Smith, Betty McFalls, Thelma Fletcher, Dorothy Fields, Miss Steele, Shirley Deal. Doris Wells, Mary Alice Bozzell, Pauline Peters, Joan Masters, Frankie Rob- bins, Eula Mae Stidham. Bobbie Buckles. Harold Clark, Harold Herron, Johnny Lacey, Bobbie Powers. Jimmy Murphy, Eddie Salyer, Stewart Ma- haffey, Anna Sue Williams, Anna Marie Dulaney, Mar- garet Ayers, Mary Lena Freeborn, Louise Duncan, Muriel Hill, Peggy Hicks, Kenneth Morelock, Jack Hartsock, Mary Jane Miles, Ann Daughtery, Lois Kiser, Alma Trent. Joanne Hart- sock. Miss Myers, Donald McElroy, Jimmie Gilliam, James Ashe, Gene Hill, Benny Phillips, Charles Fletcher. W. H. Clark. Jr. Not Pictured: Glenn Books, Wilma Messer Darrell Collins, Ray Smitherman, James Cooper, Tommy Edwards, James Hensley, Richard Beard, Eugene Lambert, Dorothy Burkes, Nina Joanne Wil- son, Bettie Herron, Joanne Kirk, Betty Ann Yonce, Peggy Orr, Betty Jo Frazier, Faye McQuery, Bettie Grind- staff, Bettie Jean Rogers, Nadine Gilliam, Callie Ann Coughlin, Katherine Smith, Marie McFalls, Reba Collier. Fae Stidham, Jimmie Tay- lor, Jennings Scroggs, Charles Lyle, Billie Joe Kirk, Jerry Stone. 1947 ’ 4c. oryja nics FRESHMEN Fifty seven members of the Freshman class started the year under the able leadership of Miss Steele and Coach Fitchko. Throughout the year, sports consumed our time as the leading activity. Participants of our class in football were Kenneth Taylor, Joe Wells, J. B. Beverly, and A. L. Rutherford, who served as capable substitutes while Carl Jessee held a permanent position as tackle. As football season drew to a close, our attention was centered on basketball. Those who took part in girls’ basketball were Nancy Holmes, Barbara Lane, Arvella Smith, and Joanne Nave. Boys from the ninth grade who reported for basketball were Joe Wells, who held a key position throughout the season. Bob Freeborn, Eddie Zeisloft, Gene Collier, Carl Jessee, and Gentry Scroggs. In our estimation the ninth grade “Sports Calvalcade” was one of the leading assembly programs presented during the year. Members of the class who had outstanding parts in the program were Bill Wolfe, Nancy Holmes, Bob Freeborn, Gentry Scroggs, Roy Early, and Frank Reeder. The pro- gram was climaxed by Coach Fitchko’s rendition of “Casey at the Bat.” We don’t want to assume that we are the leading class of our school, but we feel that we are capable of carrying on the work that remains before us in our high school career. EIGHTH GRADE The battle cry of the eighth grade in September, 1946, was “Where do we go next?” By the time spring rolled around the class had adjusted itself to the general routine of high school work. Although ye were not eligible for football and basketball this year, we had our hearts and minds set for the future participation in these sports. Highlighting a series of assembly programs by the students was our hit review called, “The Varieties of 1947” which featured the specialized tumbling artistry of our own Acromaniacs, the sophisticated modeling by the Myers Girls, and the swooning, crooning voice of Frankie Sinatra. The program was acclaimed by the entire student body. Other activities taken part in by the members of our class were: the band with six members and Bible class, twelve. Darrell Collins served as President, Jimmy Murphy, as Vice-President and Callie Ann Coughlin, as Secretary and Treasurer. Our class was under the guidance of Miss Myers and Mr. Gibbs. After a lapse of a year, Mrs. McChesney again assumed her position as director of the band. As usual, the band was composed of students from Appalachia High School and from our own school. Long hours of patient practice prepared us for our appearances at the football games. Our performances at the games were enthusiastically applauded by students and spectators alike. It is with a deep sense of gratitude that we express our appreciation to Mrs. Virginia McChesncy for the untiring service which she has rendered to our school. i i Joanne Barker, Glenn Books, Johnnie Bostick, Johnnie Bradford, Peggy Jean Correll, Callie Ann Coughlin, Douglas Dalton, Marion DuPre, Roy Early, Louise Edens, Dorothy Edwards, Everette Galiher, Louise Galiher, Douglas Garrison, Margaret Gilliam, Normand Graber, Bob by Hamblen, Jim Hamblen, Gay Harrison, Nancy Holmes, Joanne King, Joyce King, Nell Laster, Margaret Ann Livesay, Donald McElroy, Mary Jane Miles, Barbara Mum- power, Bill Nave, Joanne Nave, Jean Reasor, Frank Reeder, Eddie Salyer, Ray Seal, Joan Tucker, Patty Lynn Weatherly, Donna Williams, Peggy Jo Wilson, Eddie Zeisloft, 1947 EDITION 1 First row: Bettie Jo Blevins, Dorothy Edwards. Joyce White, I Joanne Dickenson, Anne Barker, Nell June Giles, Nancy Holmes, I Betty McFalls, Georgia Ann Beverly, Martha Jean Quillin, Margaret I Ann Hill, Helen Allen, Ellen Pennington, Sarah Jessee, Janis Asbury, Margaret Ann Livesay, Mary Carr, Doris Davidson. Second row: Watanna Peterson, Katie Olinger, Joanne Barker, , Marcella Reed, Helen Reasor, Freda Buckles, Alan Cummings, Jack Wilson, David Beasley, Normand Graber, “Cotton” McCrary — Vice President, Jack Gibbs — Director, Bonnie Salyer, Marilyn Fair Barker, I Barbara Lane, Sue Reasor, Norma Morgan. J Third row: Willie Mae Quillin, Alice Graham, Eddie Zeisloft. I Billie Nave — Accompanist, Tommy Masters, Joe Gordon Martin. I Paul McConnell. Jim True — Secretary, Jimmy Banks, David Olinger i| — President, “Dutchy” Morris, Joanne Barnette, June Hopkins — 5 Treasurer, Patty Davis, Dorothy Fields. 1946 APPEARANCES BSG Student Body BSG Kiwanis Club BSG School Patrons Appalachia High School Coeburn-Wise County Teachers Station WNVA East Stone Gap High School BSG Senior Play U. D. C. Convention Norton High School BSG Baccalaureate Wilma Hall Helen Myers Wilma Trent Joanne Dickenson Juanita Phillips Ann Barker Phyllis Myers Eula Akens Marcella Reed Joyce Skeen Joyce White Margaret Ann Livesay Opal Laster Mary Carr Norma Morgan Barbara Lane Eula Mae Stidham Lucille McElyea Joanne Nave Doris Carter Sue Sweet Ruth Statzer Martha Jean Quillin Margaret Ann Hill Joanne Masters Christine Reech Frankie Robbins Evelyn Begley Grace Tucker Mary Jim Collier Dorothy Edwards Wilma Livingston Joe Blanton James Slemp Joanne Barnette Wilma Trent Lillian Fleenor Janis Asbury Paul Tucker Carl Jessee Alice Graham Mary Anderson Dorothy Edwards Bobbie Williams Eugene “Oop ” Kilbourne Roy Orr Tommie Masters Jerry Potter Joe Williams David Olinger Sam Collier Jim True “Dutchy” Morris John David Freeborn Toby White “Bo” Compton Cotton” McCrary James Grubb Claude Gilley Jim Roy Noel ' A dios togando y con el mazo dando. President Janis Asbury Vice-President Alice Graham Secretary KaTIE OLINGER Co-Treasurers OPAL LasTER, GlENN WenDELL Sponsor MiSS MYERS MEMBERS Marion DuPre Joyce Lyle Lillian Fleenor Martha Jean Quillin Nell Giles Willie Mae Quillin Eugene “Oop” Kilbourne Helen Reasor The Spanish Club was begun in October under the direction of Miss Myers. Initiation week found us dressed in our club colors, red and yellow, and with hair in pig tails and pin curls. Every member was required to learn the motto — “Pray God but keep hammering.” With our motto in mind, we pursued our Spanish lessons in class. All of the members participated in the meetings held twice each month in the library. Program committees had charge of the meetings, who chose for our term project a study of the Spanish American countries — their history, culture, government and customs. Aside from the fact that membership in Los Conquistadores has afforded all of us many happy hours, we feel that it has given us a broader understanding of our Spanish neighbors and will enable us to use the language to a greater advantage. MEMBERS Eugene “Oop” Kilbourne Alice Graham John David Freeborn Marcella Reed Joanne Dickenson Joyce White Paul Tucker Margaret Gilliam Alma Trent Freda Buckles Helen Allen Marie McFalls ROY ORR U. S. Army, 1944-1946 JOHN ED MORRIS Army Air Forces, 1945-1946 STEVE J. DELCEG, JR. U. S. Army, 1945-1947 JERRY POTTER Army Signal Corps, 1945-1947 JAMES GRUBB Army Air Forces, 1945-1946 “BO” COMPTON U. S. Navy, 1945-1946 ; JOHN DAVID FREEBORN Transportation Corps, 1945-1947 i. JIM ROY NOEL Army Air Forces, 1945-1946 MURL M. BLANTON JIM QUILLIN U. S. Navy, 1943-1946 Army Air Forces, 1945-1946 ROY “COTTON” McCRARY U. S. Navy, 1945-1946 CHARLES C. BYRD U. S. Navy, 1943-1946 JAMES C. SKEEN ♦HORACE “BUDDY” CARMODY U. S. Coast Guard, 1943-1946 U. S. Army Infantry, 1943-1946 BILL MESSER, JR. JIMMY CUMMINGS U. S. Navy, 1945-1946 pictured ' Corps, 1945-1946 r ‘ j Best All-round “Tinky Barnette Glenn Wendell Most Popular Katie Olinger Paul Tucker Most T alented Joanne Barker David Olinger Most Studious Watanna Peterson Brownie Polly I Alice Graham Jimmy Cummings Most Dependable Katie Olinger “Oop” Kilbourne Most Courteous Sarah Jessee Glenn Wendell Best Looking Lib Noel Bo” Compton Action! Off to the Game Here Ente the pause ptttly fforrt Gtt Ind « ■ ), f ' ra ll r„ Tense Moment One of Our Boys Coaches Fitchko and Helmet Turning over another leaf of football history, the Buccaneers found themselves confronted with a schedule of nine games for the season. With only a few weeks to prepare. Coach Fitchko put the boys through a rigid practice of blocking, tackling, and scrimmages. Shaping into a fast aggressive team, with an unbalanced line, and single wing formation, the Buccaneers were ready for their first game on September 1 3. Emerging from the county championship race in second place, the Buccaneers con- sidered their victoty over the county champions their greatest victory. Don Anderson and Eugene “Oop” Kilbourne made the All County Football Team. The following players earned first team positions: Toby White and Eugene Kil- bourne, ends; Joe Blanton and Carl Jessee, tackles; Roy McCrary and Paul Tucker, guards; Bo Compton, center; and Don Anderson, James Grubb, Gaylord Jessee, and David Olinger, backs. Harold Gilliam, James Slemp, Dutchy Morris, Sam Collier, Jim True, and Claude Pennington, also qualified for letters. The Buccaneers owe their appreciation to Coach Fitchko and Assistant Coach Jim Helmer for a successful season. 9 Norton 18 1 2 East Stone Gap 6 7 Richlands 31 7 Appalachia 6 THE SCHEDULE BSG 25 Pennington 0 BSG BSG 0 Wise 0 BSG BSG 19 St. Paul 7 BSG BSG 13 Coeburn 19 BSG BSG 12 Gate City 7 THE SQUAD Eugene “Oop” Kilbourne, Sam Collier, James Slemp, David Olinger, James Grubb, Toby White, Bobby Williams, Bill Messer, Bo Compton, Paul Tucker, Claude Pennington, Cotton McCrary, Carl Jessee, Pete Dulaney, Jim True, Joe Blanton, Dutchy Morris, A. L. Rutherford, Bill Wolfe, John David Freeborn, George Beard, Kenneth Taylor, Ralph Graham, Edward Gilliam, Bobbie Freeborn, John Stone, J. B. Beverly, Joe Gordon Martin, Joe Williams, Billy Jo Kirk, Don Anderson, Gaylord Jessee, Jimmy Cummings, Harold Gilliam. Not Pictured. THE SQUAD John Alan Lambert, Paul Tucker, Joe Wells, Gentry Scroggs, Eddie Zeis- loft, Ralph Graham, Gene Collier, Joe Williams, Sam Collier, Eugene “Oop” Kilbourne, David Olinger, Bobby Williams, Bobbie Freeborn, Alan Cummings, Dutchy Morris, Ass’t. Manager; Bill Wolfe, Manager. Coach Fitcbko’s basketball training was emphasized by coordination, physical fitness, and sportsmanship. By steady work and regular practice a team was formed that won the respect of each opposing team of out schedule. At mid-term we felt the loss of two outstanding guards, Don Anderson and Jimmy Cummings. Letters were earned by Sam Collier, Don Anderson, Jimmy Cummings, Joe Wells, Bobby Williams, Eugene Kilbourne, David Olinger, and Joe Williams. The season was concluded by the county tournament held at Wise. Reflecting back on the season, we are reminded of an old adage: “It matters not that you won or lost. But how you played the game.” With the opening of basketball season a number of girls enthusiastically reported for practice. Coach Fitchko’s program of training developed a speedy and better co-ordinated team. Those who qualified for the team are as follows: Forwards Joan Nave Mary Anderson Alice Graham Mabel Bledsoe Guards Lillian Fleenor “Tinky” Barnette Arvella Smith Peggy Akens Substitutes: Sue Reasor, Norma Morgan, Janis Asbury, Sue Sweet, Freda Buckles, Barbara Lane, and Nancy Holmes. Two first team girls, Mabel Bledsoe and Peggy Akens, moved from the vicinity during the season. Wilma Trent and Ruth Statzer served as capable and willing co-managers. The team played a total of ten games and climaxing the season, participated in the county tourna- ment held at Wise. SQUAD Lillian Fleenor, Arvella Smith. Tinky Barnette, Nancy Holmes, Sue Sweet, Norma Morgan, Alice Graham, Janis Asbury. Sue Reasor, Barbara Lane, Freda Buckles. 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