Blackstone High School - Ivy Yearbook (Blackstone, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1950 volume:

1950 BLACKSTONE HIGH SCHOOL Blackstone, Virginia Editor-In-Chief Marcella Hammock Business Manager R. B. Barnes I 51 ub “150 foreword With the strains of the commencement march still ringing in our ears, we, the Seniors of 1950, leave Blackstone High School taking with us the precious memories of four long but brief years. Long, as we looked at them through the eyes of trembling young Freshmen, but short as we view them with those of worldly Seniors. Here we spent many happy days pursuing our studies or as it was in some cases, being pursued by such horrible monsters as books and exams. In the pages that follow, the members of the annual staff have tried to present a complete and real picture of school life as each of us remembers it. It is hoped that for each student it will recall many happy memories. b Property of The Library of Virginia Richmond, VA dedication Mrs. Virginia Jordan Because of her kindness and understanding, because of her pa- tience and interest in teaching even the slowest of us, and because of her great versatility, we the annual staff of 1950, are happy to dedicate the 4th edition of “The Ivy” to our teacher and friend, Mrs. Virginia Jordan. 3 J4ere Sd School m0!m. Oh, Blackstone High School We thy children ever true, ’Mid our work and play Sing our praise to you, We strive together To bring glory, day by day To our dear old Blackstone High ! The teams that wear Maroon and black upon the field, With their spirits high, They will never yield. We’ll back them ever And now raise the battle cry. Fight, fight for Blackstone High ! h But Z)ke3e c4re uke %Vay.3 %Ve J ementber School Studying? Waiting for the good meals Lunch time singing 5 J ocale After School Hours We Are; Having A Coke at Spencer’s Dancing At The Memorial Center Or Waiting For A Hamburger At Slaw’s 6 cAdminis t ration A FACULTY MEETING 7 faculty- ARTHUR J. PARR, PRINCIPAL Chemistry Randolph-Macon, B. A. University of Virginia, M. A. Lillian Maben Mathematics Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, B.A. William Mary Col- lege, M. A. Virginia Jordan English, Latin Randolph- Macon Woman’s College, B.A. Hilda Abernathy History, Civics Longwood College, B. A. J aculty. Geraldine Colgin Coach, Science, Biology Longwood College R.P.L, B.S. Robert Gill Coach, Government William and Mary B.S. Lucy Page Johns Music Director Woman's College of University of N. C. B.S.M. Carey Hardir English Mary Washington B.A. Warren Thweatt Agriculture V.P.L, B.S. Dorothy Branson Band Director Madison College B.S.M. Martha Hammock English, French Longwood College B.A. Anne H. Elmore Home Economics Longwood College B.S. Mrs. Carrie Lee Dietitian Martha H. Moody Commercial Subjects Mary Washington B.S. Mary H. Kendrick Librarian Westhampton College University of N.C. B.A. Alice W. Sommers Secretary to Principal 9 10 ClaJJed A LOOK AT A CLASSROOM 11 Senior Cladd Senior Officers Left to Right- Marcella Hammock--S. C. A. Representative Rives Hardy- -Vice President Leroy Williams-- President Ray Bond- -Treasurer James Waters- -Secretary Representative Penn Roberts- -S. C. A. HISTORY A dark cloud is cast over the horizon as we realize that we have come to the end of a perfect four years. It is with sincere happiness that we review the countless memories of high school days imprinted upon our minds — memories that we will cherish forever. We entered B. H. S. one sunny fall morning. Half-scared and half-excited we tried to play the part of dignified “high schoolers.” On Homecoming day the Sophomores did their best to “put us in our places.” They made the boys dress up like little girls while the girls had to wear old dungarees and baby bonnets. Carrying a baby bottle around all day was the most humiliating part of the whole thing. However, we all survived in good health and took our revenge on the next class. In the basement of the high school you have probably seen an old ticket booth. That was the war stamp booth that we reconverted into a puppet stage. Under the direction of Mrs. Jordan we formed a puppet club and had a wonderful time producing puppet plays. Our first funds for the Junior- Senior Banquet were raised through this - the sum total of fourteen dollars. During the next year we really became anxious about the money for our banquet, and the dark threats from the upper-classmen made us settle down to hard work. We sold magazines, sponsored dance after dance, and had class donations. Thus, by the 9th of April of our junior year, there was just the right amount for the banquet and dance. From the “Oh’s” and “Ah’s” of the Seniors, we gathered that they thought our Dutch theme was superb. The places were marked with various colored tulips and underneath each flower was placed a pair of little Dutch wooden shoes. The banquet, followed by a dance at the Grange, will stand out in our memories as the highlight of our four years. “Ever Since Eve,” our Senior play, turned out to be one of the best productions ever presented in B. H. S. Miss Hammock spent many sleepless nights worrying whether or not R. B. would learn his lines or whether the set would fall down. I remember at dress rehearsal nothing seemed to go right, but Old Lady Luck, combined with the sincere efforts of our sponsor, the cast and stage crew, pulled us through; and everything came off wonderfully. Now with graduation close at hand we realize that we have spent the happiest days of our lives at Blackstone High. We have made friendships that will not end with the completion of high school. As we leave, may we go with the promise to justify the faith which our teachers have placed in us. Let us accept the challenge which faces us and prove that we merit their faith. 12 Senior3 RAYMOND ADAMS “Teachers and classes are his only objection to his education.” CARL BROWN “For a bashful boy he gets in- to lots of mischief.” R. B. BARNES “They say the good die young, boy, am I going to take care of myself.” DONNA SUE CASEDA “A friendly girl in every way, who makes the most of every day.” RAY BOND “Last night I felt immense, but now I feel like thirty cents.” LANDON COLEMAN “Experience is the fool’s best teacher, the wise do not need it.” 13 eniord BEVERLY DAVIS “Always jolly and quite care- free, life may be dull but never he.” RUTHELLA DUKES “A winning heart, attractive grace, a charming girl with dimpled face.” NELL COPLEY “The best of sports in every game, in other things she is the same.” MARIAN DODSON “Present in body, but absent in spirit.” ANNE DODSON “Life is one long process of getting tired.” BETTY FRANCES EADES “They say I flirt well- just a little.” EDWARD FRAHER “Always laughing, never sad, sometimes naughty, never bad.” SALLY GILL “Gleaming hair of golden red, of her nice things are often said.” Seniors JAMES FREEMAN “All I know is that I know noth- ing.” ROLAND GARRETT “His friends there are many, his enemies, has he any?” MARCELLA HAMMOCK RIVES HARDY “Honey colored hair and a dis- “A ladies’ man he is no doubt position to match.” for where he is, girls are about.” 15 SeniorJ WALLACE HARDAWAY “Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow ye diet.” HAROLD HOOD “Life doesn’t seem to bother him.” ROBERT HOOD “All play and no work makes me what I am.” MARJORIE LEWIS “Nature designed her to be of good cheer.” OPAL McGRADY “Pretty, charming, and awfully nice; the kind of a girl you’d look at twice.” ANNE PALMORE ‘ ‘Two mocking eyes, a pair of lips, that’s often why a fellow trips.” 16 DORIS PALMORE “Why gentlemen prefer blondes.” VELMA M. PERKINSON “He came, I saw, I conquered.” Seniors DUDLEY PALMORE “Never idle, never still, always talking, always will.” PENN ROBERTS “I like work, it f ascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours.” I SHIRLEY PALMORE “Such a whirlpool of fun and mischief in her head.” RONALD ROBERTS “To work or not to work, that is the question.” 17 BETTY JEAN ROBERTSON “The girl who loves and laughs must certainly do well.” BETTY LOU SPAIN “Never idle a moment but thrifty and thoughtful of others.” Seniors HAMILTON STEPHENS “A man after his own heart.” ELLA MAE STARKEY “More good points than a pack of pins.” “She tries to do the best and succeeds very well.” “Talkative in speech, witty in ways, in our hearts she always stays.” GENEVA ROBERTSON MARGARET SIMONS 18 Seniors INEZ THOMAS ROBERT THOMAS JOANNE UTLEY “True to her word, her work and her friends.” “School is all right when there isn’t anything else to do.” “ Brains and personality not always are combined; so all the more it pleases us when all in one we find.” JAMES WATERS “He that hath knowledge spar- eth his words.” CHARLES WELLS “It is always in season for old men to learn.” EDWARD WILLIAMS “Ambition has no limit.” 19 Seniors LEROY WILLIAMS HERBERT WINN LULA ZAZA “He is a man, take him all in all.” “Never put off until tomorrow “Men may come and men may what you can put off ’till day go, but not if I can help it.” after tomorrow.” Senior Christmas Party 20 %Vko A R. B. BARNES RIVES HARDY President of Thespian Society Co- Captain of Football Team NELL COPLEY LEROY WILLIAMS Co- Captain of Girls’ Basketball Team President of Senior Class 21 unior Junior Officers, Left to Right: Adolphus Lotts, Secretary; Edward Powell, Treasurer; Richard Drinkwater, President; Jess Martin, S. C. A. Representative; Joe Irby, Vice-President; Gladys Echols, S. C. A. Representative The Junior Class met early in September with their advisors, Mrs. Moody and Miss Abernathy, to elect class officers and appoint comm ittees. During the magazine campaign we industriously worked and sold one hundred and thir- teen dollars worth of magazines with Kay Drogaris as our top salesman. We also par- ticipated in such drives as the Junior Red Cross, March of Dimes and T. B. For the Homecoming Day Parade we fashioned the class float with “Down With Lawrenceville” as our theme. Nancy Inge and Jackie Bruges represented the Junior Class in the Queen’s Court. We were indeed proud of Jackie Bruges who won the title “Miss Blackstone” at the Beauty Contest held on November 22. By far, the greatest event of the year, however, was the Banquet and Dance which we gave at the Memorial Center on March 24 in honor of the Senior Class. 22 I uniorA Robert Adams Miles Bennett Celia Bures Agnes Coburn Frank Cundiff Arthur Drogaris Katherine Drogaris Mary Scott Cook Shirley Crafton James Dalton Richard Drinkwater George Echols Gladys Echols 25 uniord Byrdie Farley Harold Fisher Ruby Gibbs Ansell Graham Carroll Hawkes Bertha Jackson Nancy Inge Caroline Jernigan Charles Marshall Emily Irby Elsie Krieder Joe Irby Jess Martin 2h uniorA Ruby Anne Oliver Andrew Robertson Edward Powell Naomi Reed Cabell Rives Gaynelle Spencer Velma Thompson Jean Tompkins Laura Tuck Ralph Vernon 25 Sophomore Cla33 Left to Right; Virginia Lee Epes, Vice President; Coleman Kitchen, President; David Bennett, S. C. A. Representative; Peter Epes, Treasurer; Billy Longmire, S. C. A. Represen- tative; Laura Rogers, Secretary Happy to be back at old B. H. S. After we had had a swell rest. We sophomores started the year out with a bang. And acted just like we didn’t give a hang. At the first convenience we had a meeting. And decided to give the freshmen a beating. We elected officers for the year And ended the meeting with a cheer. We have participated in the various drives And we hope we helped save many lives. Our float won first prize in the Homecoming Parade, And then at the game we got paid. We gave a basket of good cheer To a friend who joined us this year. As the years begin to pass We’ll still remember our Sophomore Class. 26 Sopkomored Angela Barkauscas John Barker David Bennett Anita Lou Clark Donald Clark Mary Coleman Jane Daniel Peggy Dews Peter Epes Virginia Lee Epes Wilfred Epes Eugene Farley Mary Gibbs Darrell Haltom Billy Hardaway Kathleen Hastings Stewart Hawkins Alex Hudgins Bobby Irby “Corky” Kitchen Nancy Lane James Lewis Billy Longmire Geraldine Lucy 27 Sophontored Mary Katherine Martin J. L. Mayton Thomas Mitchell Julie Moncure Jimmy Mustian Julia Naugle Jackie Perkinson Hensel Pirkey Laura Rogers Sue Upson Andrew Wainwright George Watson Bobby West Absent: Thomas Inge Myles Ingram Lon Martin 28 freshman Cla33 Freshman Officers, left to right: Kitty Nelson, S. C. A. Repre- sentative; Ann Thomas, Secretary; Anne Jones, Treasurer; Wade Morris, President; Austin Harrelson, S. C. A. Representative; Billy Fisher, Vice-President As we the Freshman Class of 1949-50, look back over the year, we recall many happy memories. One of these was the Rat Day Celebration which was held on Homecoming Day. The freshman girls looked comical wearing blouses wrong side out and backwards, shoes mismatched, and hair braided in ten plaits. The boys were dressed as girls, with high heels, pocketbooks and lots of make-up. All freshmen were identified by large signs carrying the caption “I am a Rat.” The class exhibited a float in the Homecoming Parade that afternoon. Anne Jones and Betty Jane Oliver represe nted the class in the Queen’s Court. Jack Hardy, a member of the Freshman class, won third place for his essay on soil conservation in the national contest. The class participated in several drives such as the Junior Red Cross, March of Dimes, T. B., and collected old clothes for the Foster Parents Campaign. In the magazine drive the class brought in $268 worth of subscriptions with Ann Thomas as the highest salesman. And so we say good-bye to our Freshman year as we review all of our fim and good times. Those absent in individual pictures: James Branum, Barbara Hawkins, James Loftis, Jane Throckmorton, Allen Tuck, Wayne Wag- oner, Charmes Weaver 29 Jredknten Gordon Bishop Steve Blalock Beverley Borum James Boyd James Bradford Shirley Breedlove Dicky Bristol Bobby Cliborne Howard Cliborne Billy Coburn Wiley Coleman Carolyn Crouch Joyce Deane Charlotte Draper Billy Fisher Barbara Gay Merla Gockley Gus Graham Winnie Green Carolyn Hambrick Jimmy Hardin Jack Hardy Austin Harrelson George Hurt Henry Irby Richard Johnson Anne Jones Lloyd Jones Richard Jones Anne Lewis 30 rednmen Louise Lewis Joe Longmire Geraldine Martin Hunter Martin Bobby McGrady Wade Morris Katherine Naugle Kitty Nelson Robert Newcomb Betty Jane Oliver Eugene Oliver Charles Ottinger Virginia Palmore Mary Katherine Parr Carroll Patterson George Pomeroy Jackie Porter Robert Robertson Helen Rogers Lillie Mae Saunders Eleanor Smith Jennie Smith Betty Marie Stevens Ann White Thomas Doris Thompson James Utley Phyllis Wagoner Dorothy White Hardy Williams 51 Snapshots 1. Winning smiles 2. Bring on the food, “Lightning 3. Now it’s like this 4. What’s this? Parents! 5. Ray! Rah! Midgets! 6. Two of a kind! 7. Remember those snaps? 8. Prospects for Broadway 9. They won’t blow up the lab, or will they? 10. Lawrenceville is hanged at Homecoming 11. What about a cheer? 12. OH! that photographer 13. Learning to dance 32 cdctivUied A SCENE FROM “TOM SAWYER WHITEWASHES THE FENCE” 35 Sv Stall Left to right; Miss Abernathy, Edward Powell, Assistant Business Manager; R. B. Barnes, Business Manager; Joanne Utley, Picture Editor; Marcella Hammock, Editor; Celia Bures, Assistant Editor; Marjorie Lewis, Betty Frances Eades, Typists Early in September, overjoyed with the prospect of starting work on the 1950 “Ivy”, we rushed hither and yon, getting ourselves organized and ready to start work. Our most exciting moment occurred when we chose our cover, and decided on the dedication. We decided that this year all our pictures would have a casual, informal look. In November the photographer came to take the individual pictures and group pictures. Our Business Manager and his assistant worked diligently to obtain the desired number of ads. On February 10 the annual was fin ally ready to be sent off even though it meant working 'till the wee hours the night before. The entire staff breathed a sigh of relief, realizing that our task was over. Then started the long period of impatient waiting for the return of the books so we could really see the results of our work. Student Cooperative cAsAociation Members of Council: C. Rives, President; R. B. Barnes, Vice-President; C. Jernigan, Recording Secretary; C. Kitchen, Corresponding Secretary; J. Irby, Treasurer; R. Oliver, Song Leader; C. Bures, Pianist; K. Nelson, A. Harrelson, D. Bennett, B. Longmire, G. Echols, J. Martin, M. Hammock, P. Roberts, R. Garrett, E. Powell, A. Graham, H. Fisher, N. Copley, E. Starkey, M. Lewis, C. Ritchie, A. Coburn, D. Palmore, Mr. Parr, Advisor The Student Cooperative Association Council, the most important organization in high school, consists of officers and representatives from each club, organization, and home room. Mr. Parr is the association’s advisor. This year, the council voted to give the seniors the privilege of having an honorary study hall, sponsored the annual magazine campaign along with the Red Cross, T. B. and Polio Drives. The Council feels that the year 1949- 50 has been a very successful one. 55 S. C. A. Officers ifjeta Left to right: Joanne Utley, Nell Copley, Edward Williams, Mrs. Kendrick, Leroy Williams, Marcella Hammock, Ella Mae Starkey. The Wrigglesworth Honor Society of Blackstone High School was established in the year 1939. This organization became a chapter of the National Honor Club, the Beta Club, in 1947, the purpose of which is: “To promote the ideals of honesty, service, and leadership among the high school students of America, to reward meritorious achievement, and to encourage and assist students to continue their education after high school graduation.” The purpose as set up in the original constitution of the local chapter is “to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in pupils of Blackstone High School.” With these objectives in mind, the Beta Club of Blackstone High School strives to hold its standards high. The officers for the year 1949-50 are: Leroy Williams, President; Edward Williams, Vice-President; Marcella Hammock, Secretary; Nell Copley, Treasurer; Ella Mae Starkey, S. C. A. Representative. Joanne Utley, a transfer Beta Club member from Chatham, completed our membership of six students. The 1949-50 Beta Club had as its advisor Mrs. Kendrick, who was a great help not only as the club advisor, but also as a personal friend. Though the Beta Club is not a money making organization, several dances were sponsored throughout the year in order that the Beta Club might have funds on hand if a need for them arose. In April the tapping ceremony was held in assembly before the student body. Those students having the combined qualities of leadership, citizenship, and scholastic achievement were chosen. The new members were sincerely welcomed and it was hoped that they would maintain and continue the high standards set up by the old members and those who have long since left Blackstone High School. 36 Z)ke3pian Society- Left to right: Ella Mae Starkey, Edward Williams, Geneva Robertson, Edward Powell, R. B. Barnes, President; Claudine Bogan, Mrs. Jordan, Sponsor; Marcella Hammock, Roily Garrett We, the Thespians, are members of troup 891 of the National Thespian Society. Under the leadership of Mrs. Jordan, our sponsor, we have become one of the most active organizations in school. Our main objectives are to promote a love for drama, to present public performances, and to develop our talents. We feel we have accomplished all of these things by the splendid records our members have made here and away at school. Last year our contest play, “The Heritage of Wimpole Street”, not only won first place in the district but went on to Charlottesville to receive top honors in the state. This year’s play has also made a record of which we are very proud. Our club has indeed had a most successful year, and we feel we are leaving a great challenge to our future members. 57 dramatic Club Members: R B. Barnes, Claudine Bogan, Beverley Borum, Dicky Bristol, Jackie Bruges, Celia Bures, Donna Casida, Anita Clark, Billy Coburn Agnes Coburn, Mary Coleman, Nell Copley, Elsie Krieder, Carolyn Crouch, Anne Crudup, Jane Daniel, Peggy Dews, Anne Dodson, Richard Drink- water, Kay Drogaris, Ruthella Dukes, Betty Eades, Gladys Echols, Virginia Epes, Billy Fisher, Harold Fisher, Edward Fraher, Roland Garrett, Sally Gill, Marcella Hammock, Jimmy Hardin, Jack Hardy, Austin Harrelson, Nancy Inge, Bobby Irby, Emily Irby, Joe Irby, Caroline Jernigan, Anne Jones, Richard Jones, “Corky” Kitchen, Nancy Lane, Marjorie Lewis, Billy Longmire, Geraldine Lucy, Mary Martin, Velma Perkinson, Opal McGrady, Thomas Mitchell, Julie Moncure, Katherine Naugle, Kitty Nelson, Ruby Oliver, Anne F almore, Dudley Palmore, Virginia Palmore, Mary Parr, Donald Pruitt, Betty Robertson, Geneva Robertson, Betty Spain, Ella Starkey, Elizabeth Stephens, Ann Thomas, Joanne Utley, James Waters, Edward Williams, Hardy Williams, Leroy Williams, Nancy Williamson, Lula Zaza. We, the Dramatic Club of Blackstone High School, being composed of all students who have a love for drama, feel we are one of the most outstanding organizations in school. We present many public performances not only because of their entertainment value but also because of the experience we receive while working these productions. Last fall with the Library Club we presented two one act plays, “Little Women” and “Tom Sawyer Whitewashes the Fence”. At Christmas, some of our members gave a Christmas comedy. In the Spring we presented “Dooley of the Amateur Hour” and many of our group took part in the Mardi Gras Pageant. The chief objective of each of our club students is to become a Thespian. These are chosen according to their dramatic ability. We feel we have had a most successful year and the fact that our roll greatly increases each year proves to us that we are a growing organization and are indeed carrying out our main objective “to promote interest in Dramatic Arts.” The officers of the club are: President, Claudine Bogan; Vice-President, Edward Powell; Secretary, Geneva Robertson; Treasurer, Edward Williams; and S. C. A. Representative, Roily Garrett. Our sponsor is Mrs. Jordan. 58 J hrary, Club This year under the direction of our sponsor, Mrs. Kendrick, the objectives of the Library Club were revised to make it a service club. It was decided that continued membership in the club would depend upon whether or not a person showed interest in the club and helped in one of the three libraries in some way. Many of the members of the club helped in getting the libraries in order, and in mending old books. Others have served as library assistants. With the cooperation of the Dramatic Club, the Library Club gave a Book Week program consisting of two plays “Tom Sawyer Whitewashes The Fence and “Little Women . Our annual Valentine’s Dance was also given during the year and proved a great success. We had a busy year and feel that we can hope for an even stronger club in the future. Officers: President, R. B. Barnes; Vice-President, Joe Irby; Secretary, Geneva Robertson; Treasurer, Bobby Irby; S. C. A. Representative, Edward Powell; Sponsor, Mrs. Kendrick 39 Qlee Club First row, left to right: Joanne Utley, Celia Bures, Donna Sue Casida, Anne Lewis, Laura Rogers, Jane Daniel, Nancy Lane, Peggy Dews, Mary Gibbs, Elizabeth Stephens, Julia Naugle, Anne Jones, Hardy Williams Second row: Ann White Thomas, Betty Jean Robertson, Nancy Inge, Anne Crudup, Caroline Jernigan, Emily Irby, Betty Jane Oliver, Lillie Mae Saunders, Geraldine Martin, Opal McGrady, Claudine Bogan, Ruthella Dukes, Marian Dodson Third row: Barbara Boyd, Mary Scott Cook, Jackie Bruges, Agnes Coburn, Kathleen Hastings, Alice Jean Robertson, Elsie Krieder, Gaynelle Spencer, Virginia Epes, Geraldine Lucy, Sue Upson, Betty Lou Spain, Geneva Robertson Fourth row: Carolyn Crouch, Jackie Perkinson, Mary Katherine Parr, Beverley Borum, Kitty Nelson, Julie Moncure, Marcella Hammock, Nell Copley, Anita Lou Clark, Marjorie Lewis, Sally Gill, Lula Zaza Fifth row: Thomas Mitchell, Billy Longmire, George Hurt, Dicky Bristol, Edward Powell, Bobby McGrady, Billy Coburn, Billy Fisher, Jimmy Hardin, Eugene Farley, Jack Hardy, Jimmy Utley. Sixth row: Harold Fisher, Charles Ritchie, Ralph Vernon, James Freeman, Austin Harrelson, Lloyd Jones, Bobby Newcomb, Eugene Oliver, Charles Ottinger. Miss Johns, Director Absent: Ansell Graham, Thomas McGrady, Anne Dodson, Dudley Palmore, Ruby Anne Oliver, Velma Perkinson The Glee Club of Blackstone High School, which meets every Tuesday and Friday, is composed of seventy members who were chosen by Miss Lucy Johns, the club director, at an audition early in the year. This club has worked hard to learn many popular and religious numbers. Among the best known are “Hallelujah” from “Hit The Deck,” “When Day Is Done,” “Coming Thro’ The Rye” and “In A Monastery Garden.” The most important program was held on February first, when we sang for the pantomine at a P. T. A. program given in honor of Founder’s Day. The Glee Club officers are. President, Ruby Anne Oliver; Vice-President, Joanne Utley; Secretary, Emily Anne Irby; S. C. A. Reporter, Harold Fisher. uo ( and All is not play for the members of our band, but in reviewing their high school days, they will remember the fun and laughter that accompanied the long hours spent in practice, recollecting with pleasure their contributions to Blackstone High. During the year, which was packed with activities for every player, the band was invited to nearby schools to participate in various programs. The main feature of the year was the annual trip to the music festival at Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond. The members looked forward to this occasion with great anticipation and now remember it with even greater pleasure. Although some very exciting trips were made by the band and they enjoyed all the activities of the year, it achieved its success only through long hours of practice. Every Tuesday and Friday the members were hard at work learning music. At each successful performance the band gained a heightened popularity and prominence. Much credit is due to Miss Branson, our director, whose patience and understanding helped to produce the success which the band attained. The officers of the band are: Harold Fisher, President; Edward Fraher, Vice-President; Betty Lou Spain, Secretary and Treasurer; Ansell Graham, S. C. A. Representative. First row, left to right: A. Thomas, M. K. Parr, B. Borum, A. Lotts, M. Hammock, B. L. Spain. Second row: B. Fraber, R. Palmore, S. Stephens, J. Hardy, J. Hardin, H. Fisher, G. Watson, E. Fraher, R. Thomas, B. Boyd, B. Abernathy, G. Robertson, O. McGrady Third row: O. Fraher, B. J. Oliver, D. Bristol, W. Epes, J. F. Koonce, F. Davis, L. M. Saunders, J. Dalton, B. McGrady, B. Irby, A. Graham Fourth row: R. Oliver, A. Palmore, D. Palmore Ul RAM’S HORN STAFF Editor Ella Mae Starkey Assistant Editor Claudine Bogan Business Manager Caroline Jernigan Circulation Managers Edward Powell, Nancy Inge Boys’ Sports Editor “Corky” Kitchen Girls’ Sports Editor Nell Copley Humor Editor Anne Dodson Photographer Kay Drogaris Reporters Betty Lou Spain, Geneva Robertson, Opal McGrady, Nancy Lane, Julie Moncure, Virginia Lee Epes, Roily Garrett, Betty Jean Robertson, Nancy Inge, Rives Hardy Typists Second Year Typing Students Sponsor Miss Harding Hurry, hurry, hurry to meet the deadline! Rush that last minute report down to the “Courier Record.” As we look back over our year’s work we laugh about the times we tore our hair because the cuts didn’t come back, the times when the reporters forgot to write their articles, and the few times we contemplated murder to get enough news to fill the paper. The Ram’s Horn could not have met its scheduled publication date without the willing and helpful assistance from Miss Harding, our advisor. This year we hope that the student body was pleased with our work. If so, we achieved our purpose of reporting faithfully to the students news of interest at Blackstone High School. 42 pep Club The Pep Club is an all girl organization. Members must show a willingness to work, a good school spirit and cooperation in the club’s activities. The Pep Club held its first meeting of the school year, 1949-50, on October 31 . At this meeting plans were made for the first Homecoming which is to be an annual celebration. There was much discussion about this gala affair which proved to be a great success. At the next meeting plans were discussed for the annual Christmas Dance. It was held December 19 at the Memorial Center. Walter Burnette’s Orchestra furnished the music. The dance was a huge success and everyone had a great deal of fun. The officers are: President, Nell Copley; Vice-President and S. C. A. Representative, Dudley Palmore; Secretary and Treasurer, Nancy Inge. The sponsors of the Pep Club are Miss Colgin and Mr. Gill. Left to right: Miss Colgin, Joyce Reams, Doris Palmore, Nancy Inge, Anne Palmore, Dudley Palmore, Nell Copley, Kay Drogaris, Anne Crudup, Ella M. Starkey, Mr. Gill Second row: Celia Bures, Julie Moncure, Caroline Jernigan, Virginia Epes, Betty L. Spain, Kitty Nelson, Beverley Borum, Emily Irby, Marcella Hammock, Geneva Robertson, Betty Jean Robertson 45 Juture 3arinerd c4merica First row, left to right: Robert Robertson, Richard Drinkwater, Darrell Haltom, Steve Blalock Second row: Wiley Coleman, James Loftis, Lon Martin, Thomas Inge, Charles Marshall, Carroll Hawkes, Charles Ritchie, Joe Longmire, Charles Ottinger Third row: James Bradford, Shirley Breedlove, Carroll Patterson, Dave Blalock, George Pomeroy, George Echols, Andrew Robertson, Mr. Thweatt, Sponsor The F. F. A. is an organization of farm boys taking vocational agriculture. Mr. W. L. Thweatt is the instructor of the Blackstone High School F. F. A. It is a part of the National Future Farmers of America Association, being first a part of the L-A-N-D Federation, which in turn is affiliated with the State Association. Locally, its program has consisted of developing a degree team, which studies parliamentary procedure. It has given programs before the Rotary and Ruritan Clubs, Parent-Teacher’s Association and the school assembly. The chapter exhibited its members’ products of their supervised practice program at the Federation Grain Show, tying with the Dinwiddie chapter in the number of prizes won. It has participated in the Forestry and Dairy Judging Contests. A team of three boys will make a trip to V. P. 1. in June to take part in the State Association’s Rally which is held annually. In addition to the above, their program has consisted of outings and banquets which are recreational as well as educational. hh J4onie CcononticA Club The potential husbands of these girls have a treat in store, for the girls are busy learning to sew, cook delicious meals, and to accomplish many other things. With varied things to do these girls have busied themselves this year with both fun and hard work. One of their numerous projects was the adoption of a school in Germany and many gifts and other necessities were sent to them. It was not difficult for the Home Ec. girls to switch to that “new look” as you could tell by the Spring Fashion Show, in which the girls modeled clothes they had made. They sponsored a beauty contest in November which was a great success. About thirty-two girls participated in the contest. In the cottage, the bedroom has been repainted and the upstairs and downstairs halls have been papered, making the cottage very attractive. The Home Economics Club makes constant progress by promoting friendship and teamwork among its members, and by encouraging them to contribute to the home and community. The officers are; President, Anne Palmore; Vice-President, Jackie Bruges; Secretary, Peggy Dews; Treasurer, Anne Dodson; S. C. A. Representative, Agnes Coburn. The sponsor of the club is Mrs. Anne Elmore. Members: Kathleen Hastings, Alice Robertson, Jennie Smith, Barbara Boyd, Jackie Bruges, Anne Palmore, Nancy Williamson, Velma T hompson, Lvda Zaza, Joyce Deane, Charlotte Draper, Winnie Green, Betty Oliver, Helen Rogers, Eleanor Smith, Phyllis Wagoner, Beverley Borum, Peggy Dews, Carolyn Hambrick, Barbara Hawkins, Anita Clark, Anne Lewis, Julia Naugle, Kitty Nelson, Doris Palmore, Shirley Palmore, Inez Thomas, Mary Gibbs, Merla Gockley, Virginia Palmore, Lillie Saunders, Elizabeth Stevens, Doris Thompson, Dorothy White, Hardy Williams, Katherine Naugle, Agnes Coburn, Byrdie Farley, Geraldine Lucy, Joyce Reams, Laura Rogers, Sue Upson, Donna Casida, Mary Coleman, Mary Martin. Advisor: Mrs. Elmore. onog ram Left to right: Nell Copley, Gladys Echols, Dudley Palmore, Anne Palmore, Ella Mae Starkey, Miss Colgin, Mr. Gill The Monogram Club, which is composed of five energetic girls who have won letters in basketball, has worked hard to promote interest in girls’ sports. Several dances have been sponsored by the club in order to raise money to provide lockers for the physical education classes. The members have strived to create better relations between the pupils of Blackstone High School and neighboring schools. The officers of the club are: Dudley Palmore, President: Anne Palmore, Vice-President; Gladys Echols, Secretary; Ella Mae Starkey, Treasurer; Nell Copley, S. C. A. Representative. 46 tp4thletic3 THE CHEERLEADERS Geneva Robertson, Kay Drogaris, Nancy Inge, Anne Crudup, Betty Jean Robertson, Dudley Palmore, Nell Copley 1 7 JootbaU First row, left to right; J. Martin, C. Brown, R. Thomas, H. Winn, M. Bennett, P. Roberts. Second row; B. Hardaway, Mgr.; H. Stephens, R. Hardy, H. Watson, E. Fraher, D. Clark, B. Irby, D. Rogers, A. Harrelson, Mgr. Third row; Mr. Gill, Coach; C. Rives, L. Williams, W. Hardaway, J. Irby, G. Pomeroy, J. Longmire, C. Kitchin Football Scores Blackstone 7 Highland Springs 20 Blackstone 19 Hargrave M. A. 6 Blackstone 48 Chase City 0 Blackstone 45 Petersburg J.V’s 0 Blackstone 7 Victoria 7 Blackstone 52 Kenbridge 0 Blackstone 20 Farmville 0 Blackstone 46 Lawrenceville 13 Blackstone 19 Crewe 0 48 Co-captains-- Leroy Williams and Rives Hardy with Coach Gill Our 3ir3t Jromecoining. Baieball 1950 At the writing of this article the 1950 baseball squad is a big question mark! Coach Bob Gill will have several of last years lettermen back. Among them are Penn Roberts, “Herb” Winn, Harol d Hood, Ronald Roberts, Charlie Marshall, Jess Martin, and Harry Watson. Besides the lettermen and reserves returning from the 1949 squad there should be a number of newcomers on hand when practice starts. If the gaps caused by graduation can be filled and if the team escapes injury, they should develop into one of the best baseball teams in Blackstone High School’s history. SCHEDULE Date Opponent Location April 4 Victoria There April 7 Burkeville There April 11 Kenbridge Home April 14 Victoria Home April 18 Amelia There April 21 Crewe Home April 25 Lawrenceville There April 28 Farmville Home May 2 Lawrenceville Home May 5 Buckingham Home May 9 Kenbridge There May 12 Burkeville Home May 16 Amelia Home May 19 Arbonia Home May 23 Farmville There May 26 Crewe There 49 ( adketball First row, left to right; Harry Watson, Rives Hardy, Miles Bennett, Cabell Rives, David Bennett. Second row: Coach Gill, George Pomeroy, Penn Roberts, Leroy Williams, “Pinky” Brown, Donald Clark, Jackie Lucas, Billy Hardaway, James Waters, Manager. Basketball Scores Blackstone 45 Buckingham 19 Blackstone 29 Amelia 28 Blackstone 32 Lawrenceville 22 Blackstone 41 Farmville 51 Blackstone 49 Burkeville 42 Blackstone 30 Crewe 23 Blackstone 34 Victoria 32 Blackstone 46 Kenbridge 26 Blackstone 52 Burkeville 20 Blackstone 45 Amelia 24 Blackstone 38 Buckingham 24 Blackstone 31 Victoria 22 Blackstone 40 Kenbridge 24 Blackstone 31 Lawrenceville 44 Blackstone 32 Farmville 46 Blackstone 47 Crewe 26 50 Qirld ’ (BaAketltall First row, left to right; Ella Mae Starkey, Virginia Epes, Mary Katherine Martin, Anne Palmore, Co-captain; Dudley Palmore, Anne Crudup, Kay Drogaris, Nell Copley, Co-captain Second row: Miss Colgin, Coach; Betty Lou Spain, Marcella Hammock, Laura Rogers, Ruby Anne Oliver, Emily Irby, Betty Frances Fades, Manager Scores Blackstone 26 Buckingham 25 Blackstone 36 Lawrenceville 34 Blackstone 40 Farmville 59 Blackstone 27 Burkeville 25 Blackstone 22 Crewe 29 Blackstone 30 Victoria 27 Blackstone 27 Kenbridge 16 Blackstone 16 Burkeville 24 Blackstone 32 Amelia 29 Blackstone 37 Buckingham 20 Blackstone 27 Victoria 23 Blackstone 37 Kenbridge 17 Blackstone 23 Lawrenceville 33 Blackstone 39 Farmville 68 Blackstone 45 Crewe 40 51 i xi ' cxidlj J 52 55 Senior irector Ray Adams — Glee Club, 4; Baseball, 4; Foot- ball, 2. R. B. Barnes — Library Club, 1,2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres., 3, Pres., 4; Ram's Horn Staff, 2,3, Reporter, 2, Circulation Manager, 3; Dramatic Club, 1,2, 3,4; Thespians, 3,4, Pres., 4; Boys' Monogram Club, 2; S.C.A., Vice-Pres., 4; Ivy Staff, 3,4, Assis- tant Business Manager, 3, Business Manager, 4; Prose Reading, 1,2,3; Senior Play; Teen Age Club, 1,2,3, Vice-Pres., 3; Manager Football, 2,3; Manager Basketball, 3; Manager Baseball, 3; Puppet Club, 1; Glee Club, 1,2; Band, 2; Contest Play, 2. Ray Bond- -Transferred, 3; Teen Age Club, 3; Senior Class Treasurer, 4. Carl B. Brown, Jr. --Football, 1, 2,3,4, 5; Manager Basketball, 1; Manager Baseball 2; Basketball, 5, S.C.A. Representative, 4; Library Club, 1,2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club, 2,3,4, 5; Senior Play, 5; Band, 2; Boys' Monogram Club, 3; Thespian, 5. Donna Sue Casida--Glee Club, 1,2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club, 3,4; Dramatic Club, 1,2, 3, 4. William Landon Coleman — F.F.A., 1,2,3; Midget Football, 3,4; Varsity, 5; Senior Play, 5. Nell Copley--Pep Club, 1,2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres., 3, Pres., 4; Library Club, 1,2, 3,4; Glee Club, 1,2,3, Secretary, 3; Home Ec. Club, 1; Puppet Club, 1; Dramatics Club, 1,2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres., 3; Thespians, 4; S.C.A. , 1,2, 3,4, Treasurer, 3; Cheerleader, 3,4; Basketball, 2,3,4, Co-Cap- tain, 4; Monogram Club, 2,3,4; Beta Club, 3, 4, Treasurer, 4; Senior Play; Teen Age Club, 1,2,3; Ram’s Horn Staff, 2,3,4, Business Man- ager, 3; Girls' Sports Editor, 4; Delegate to Girls' State, 3. Beverly Davis--Library Club, 1,2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 1,2,3; Baseball, 1; Football, 4; Puppet Club, 1; Track, 1; Senior Play; Dramatic Club, 3. Anne Dodson- -Transferred, 2; Softball, 2,3,4; Home Ec. Club, 2,3,4, Treasurer, 4; Dramatic Club, 4; Ram’s Horn Staff, Humor Editor, 4. Marian Dodson--Puppet Club, 1; Dramatic Club, 2,3; Glee Club, 1,2, 3, 4. Ruthella Dukes- -Transferred, 4; Dramatic Club, 4; Glee Club, 4. Betty Eades--Home Ec. Club, 1,2,3; Teen Age Club, 2,3,4; Library Club, 1; Softball, 3,4,5; Class Secretary, 1; Dramatic Club, 3,4,5; Bas- ketball Manager, 5; Ivy Staff, 5; Puppet Club, 1, Secretary 1; Delegate to Girls’ State, 3. Edward Fraher--Glee Club, 1,2,3; Band, 1,2, 3,4, Vice Pres., 4; Library Club, 1,2, 3, 4; Foot- ball, 4; Track, 1; Dramatic Club, 1,2, 3,4; Ram’s Horn Staff, 2; Teen Age Club, 1,2, 3, 4; Senior Play, 4. James Freeman- -Dramatic Club, 1,2; F.F.A., 1,2; Midget Football, 2,3; Glee Club, 4,5. Roily Garrett— Dramatic Club, 1,2, 3, 4; S.C.A. Representative, 4; Thespians, 3,4; Puppet Club, 1; Library Club, 1,2, 3, 4; Ram’s Horn Staff, 2,3, 4, Reporter, 2,4, Circulation Manager, 3; Teen Age Club, 1,2,3; S.C.A., 4; Glee Club, 1,2, Basketball Manager, 3; Baseball Manager, 2; Senior Play; Class Vice-Pres., 1,2. Marcella Hammock--S,C .A., 3,4, Recording Secretary, 3, Representative, 4; Delegate to State S.C.A. Convention, 3, District S.C.A. Secretary, 3; Ram’s Horn Staff, 2,3, Reporter, 2, Assistant Editor, 3; Ivy Staff, 3,4, Assis- tant Editor, 3, Editor, 4; Beta Club, 3,4, Sec- retary, 4; Thespians, 3,4; Library Club, 1,2, 3,4; Teen Age Club, 1,2,3; Pep Club, 2,3,4, Treasurer, 3; Glee Club, 1,2, 3, 4; Band, 1,2,3, 4; Treasurer, 3; Puppet Club, 1; Dramatic Club, 2,3,4; Home Ec. Club, 1; Basketball, 4; Class Secretary, 2, S.C.A. Representative, 4; Senior Play; All State Band, 4. Rives Hardy- -Monogram Club, 1,2,3, Treasurer, 2; Glee Club, 1,2,3, Vice-Pres., 3; Library Club, 1,2,3, Treasurer, 3; S.C.A., 3; Pres., Class, 1; Football, 2, 3, 4, 5, Co-Captain, 5; Basketball, 3,4,5, Captain, 5; Vice-Pres., of Senior Class; Ivy Staff, 3, Assistant Editor; Teen Age Club, 1,2,3; Baseball, 5; Senior Play. Wallace Hardaway--Football, 4. Harold Hood- -Baseball, 2,3,4; F.F.A., 3. Robert Hood--Glee Club, 3,4; Baseball, 2,3,4; F.F.A., 3. Sally Gill--Glee Club, 1,2,3; Dramatic Club, 2,3,4; Puppet Club, 1; Home Ec. Club, 1,2,3; Library Club, 1,2, 3, 4; Ram’s Horn Staff Re- porter, 1; Teen Age Club, 1,2,3. Senior directory. Marjorie Lewis--Glee Club, 1,2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club, 2,3,4; Library Club, 1,2, 3,4; S.C.A., 4, Home Ec. Club, 1,2; FHippet Club, 1; Tee.i Age Club, 1,2,3; Ivy Staff, 4. Opal McGrady“-Glee Club, 1,2, 3, 4; Band, 1,2, 3,4; Home Ec. Club, 1,2; Dramatic Club, 1,2, 3,4; Library Club, 1,2, 3,4; Ram’s Horn Staff, 4. Aime Palmore- -Library Club, 1,2; Glee Club, 2,3; Vice-Pres. Class, 1; Home Ec. Club, 2, 3,4, Pres., 4; Basketball , 2,3,4; Vice-Pres. Girls’ Monogram Club, 3,4; Class President, 2. Doris Palmore --Pep Club, 2,3,4; Glee Club, 1,2,3; Library Club, 1,2; Home Ec. Club, 1,2, 4; Treasurer of Freshman Class; Secretary of Sophomore Class. Dudley Palmore“-Pep Club, 1,2,3, 4; Vice Pres., and S.C.A. Rep., 4; Band, 1,2, 3, 4; Drum Major- ette, 4; Glee Club, 1,2; Home Ec. Club, 1; Lib- rary Club, 1,2,3; Dramatic Club, 4; Basket- ball, 3,4; Girls’ Monogram Club, 3,4; Pres., 4; Senior Play; Cheerleader, 3,4; Delegate to Girls’ State, 3. Shirley Palmore--Home Ec. Club, 1,2,4. Velma Matthews Perkin son --Glee Club, 1,2,3, 4; Puppet Club, 1; Dramatic Club, 2,3,4; Lib- rary Club, 1, 2,3,4; Home Ec. Club, 1,2; Class Secretary, 3; Softball, 3; Teen Age Club, 1,2,3; Delegate to Girls’ State, 3. Penn Roberts -S.C.A. Rep., 5; Football, 3,4,5; Baseball, 3,4,5; Basketball, 4,5; Class Treasur- er, 3; Class Vice-Pres., 4. Ronald Roberts --Baseball, 5,6. Betty Jean Robertson“-Home Ec. Club, 1,2; Glee Club, 1,2, 3,4; Library Club, 1,2,3; Dram- atic Club, 2,3,4; Puppet Club, 1; Teen Age Club, 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club, 4; S.C.A., 2; Home Room Representative, 2; Ram’s Horn Staff, 2, 3,4; Gossip Editor, 3; Cheerleader, 4. Geneva Robertson— Library Club, 1,2, 3, 4, Sec., 4; Dramatic Club, 2,3,4, Sec., 4; Ram’s Horn Staff, 3,4; Glee Club, 1,2, 3, 4; Band, 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club, 4; Senior Play; Home Ec. Club, 1; Cheer- leader, 4; Puppet Club, 1; Teen Age Club, 1,2,3; Thespians, 3,4; Contest Play, 2; Prose Reading, 1,2. Margaret Simons — Home Ec. Club, 1,2,3; Libr- ary Club, 1,2, 3, 4. Betty Lou Spain--Glee Club, 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2, 3.4, Secretary, 1, Secretary and Treasurer, 4; Library Club, 1,2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club, 1,2,3; Puppet Club, 1; Thespians, 4; Basketball, 3,4, Manager 3; Home Ec. Club, 1,2,3, Treasurer, 2; Senior Play; Teen Age Club, 1,2,3; Ram’s Horn Staff, 3,4; Reporter; Pep Club, 4; Dele- gate to Girls’ State, 3. Ella Mae Starkey--Glee Club, 1; Teen Age Club, 1; Home Ec. Club, 1,2; Library Club, 2,3,4; S.C.A. Representative, 3; Puppet Club, 1; Treasurer, 1; Dramatic Club, 2,3,4, Secre- tary 2,3; Thespians, 2,3,4; Ram’s Horn Staff, 2.3.4, Circulation Manager, 2, Girls’ Sports Editor, 3, Editor-in-Chief, 4; Pep Club, 3,4; Basketball, 1,2, 3, 4; Girls’ Monogram Club, 2,3, 4, Secretary and Treasurer 3, Treasurer 4; Senior Play, 4; Beta Club, 3,4, S.C.A. Repre- sentative, 4; S.C.A., 3,4; Delegate to S.C.A. State Convention, 3; Delegate to Girls’ State, 3. Hamilton Stephens- -Transferred, 4; Football, 4. Inez Thomas--Home Ec. Club, 1,2,4. Robert Thomas --Midget Football, 2,3,4; Varsity Football, 4,5; Band, 2,3,4, 5; F.F.A,, 2,3; Teen Age Club, 1,2, 3,4; Baseball, 4,5; Senior Play, 5. Joanne Utley- -Transferred, 4; Glee Club, 4, Vice-Pres., 4; Ivy Staff, 4; Dramatic Club, 4; Beta Club, 4; Senior Play. James Waters— Midget Football, 1; Public Speak- ing, 1,2,3; Dramatic Club, 4; Basketball Manager 4; Secretary Senior Class, 4. Charles Wells--Football, 2,3,4; Baseball, 1,2,3; Monogram Club, 2,3; Teen Age Club, 2,3; F.F. A., 1,2. Edward L. WilliamS“-Beta Club, 3,4, Vice- Pres., 4; Dramatic Club, 2,3,4, Treasurer, 4; Treasurer of Sophomore Class; S.C.A. Repre- sentative, 3; Thespians, 2,3,4; Puppet Club, 1, Vice-Pres., 1. Leroy Wiiliams--Football, 1,2, 3, 4, Captain, 4; Beta Club, 3,4, Pres., 4; Dramatic Club, 4; Basketball, 1,3,4; Monogram Club, 1,2, 3,4; Class Pres., 1,2, 3, 4; Senior Play; Teen Age Club, 3, Pres., 3. Herbert Winn--Football, 2,3,4; Baseball, 2,3,4; Basketball, 2,3; Monogram Club, 2,3,4, Captain Baseball, 4; Senior Play. Lula Zaza- -Transferred, 4; Dramatic Club, 4; Home Ec. Club, 4. 55 56 c4dverti3er3 57 WALLACE CHEVROLET SALES CORP. Blackstone Virginia SANITARY BEAUTY SHOP Blackstone Virginia W. S. PEEBLES CO. “Peebles Quality” The Progressive Department Store Blackstone Virginia CITIZENS BANK and TRUST c o. Service With Safety Since 1873 Blackstone Virginia 58 FIRST NATIONAL BANK Blackstone Virginia 1908 Capital and Surplus 1950 $22,000.00 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. BLACKSTONE MOTOR CO., INC. MAIN STREET MOTOR CO. Sales FORD Service 1 1 2 N. Main Street Phone 53 Chrysler — Plymouth Phone 1 5 1 Blackstone V i rg i n i a Blackstone Virginia Class Rings - Invitations - Calling Cards - Medals Official jewelers to Blackstone High School WALTER B. ANDERSON L. G. Balfour Co. Products Richmond Virginia 59 KENBRIDCE LAUNDRY PLANTERS WAREHOUSE and DRY CLEANING CO. M. E. Inge, Proprietor Phone Kenbridge 2431 Phone 81 Kenbridge Virginia Blackstone Virginia NOTTOWA THEATER HUB DEPT. STORE Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia BLACKSTONE PRODUCE CO. CLAYS HATCHERY Poultry, Eggs. Feed, Seed Quality Chicks Phone 1 99 Phone 498 BLACKSTONE RESTAURANT STONE JEWELRY STORE Nottowa Theater Bldg. Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia 60 Ibc. 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Crewe Virginia Phone 343 Blackstone Virginia 65 EAGLES STORES, tNC DILLARD CRAWLEY Blackstone Virginia HARDWARE CO. M and R HOTEL HERNAN WILSON Phone 41 Blackstone Virginia Meats — Groceries COLES DEPT. STORE C. |. SHARAR Blackstone Virginia Phone 297 lOHNSON’S SANITARY MARKET FREE STATE LAUNDRY Phone 101 or 102 Kendridge Virginia SHEFFIELD FURNITURE COMPANY WILLIAMS DEPT. STORE Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia 6k NOTTOWAY DRUG COMPANY Community Drug Store Blackstone Virginia BLACKSTONE GUANO CO., INC. Quality Fertilizers Blackstone Virginia SLAWS EPES SUPPLY CO. Blackstone Virginia SHEPHERDS MARKET Everything Good to Eat Phone 46 or 47 Blackstone Virginia STOKES - WILLIAM HDWE. CO. MONCURE INSURANCE CO. Phone 44 Insure With Moncure Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia 65 PATTERSON CAB Phone 1 5 and 86 Blackstone Virginia W. K. L. V. 1 490 on Your Dial Blackstone Virginia GROVE Meals Sandwiches B. E. DRAPER SON Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia VIRGINIA STEAM LAUNDRY W. S. V. s. and Southsides Voice of Service DRY CLEANING Blackstone - Crewe - Farmville Phone 1 63 Blackstone Virginia HAMMER - HARDIN FUNERAL HOME PALACE RESTAURANT Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia 66 cdcknowledg-ment As we, the members of the annual staff, finally complete our work on the 1950 “Ivy” we realize with a sigh that another year at B.H.S. has been finished. It is hoped that for each student this book will recall many happy hours spent with school mates and teachers. It is certain that without the help of certain people we could not have made possible the publication of this book. We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the following; Mr. Grubbs, our photographer, who did such a splendid job of photographing the school and students. The Delmar Studios-for their fine job of printing “The Ivy.” Miss Hilda Abernathy, our advisor, whose assistance and advice did much to make “The Ivy” a wonderful book. The Student Body, the Faculty, and the Administration for their interest and help throughout the year. The 1950 Ivy Staff 67 r 1 Zjke (f oad is J ong- from the project to its Completion 68 ■1 .. i % .}. I p