Blackstone High School - Ivy Yearbook (Blackstone, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1951 volume:

— ... . r.; . w. ' ■• ' — • r « , - r- ' : ..-J ■flHri V5 .. 1 'Iffi-jHl i LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA DIVISION OF EXTENSION BLACKSTONE HIGH SCHOOL BLACKSTOINE, VIRGINIA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF EDWARD POWELL BUSINESS MGR. EMILY IRBY lain. � G2 8 ■Si Virginian With the strain of the commencement march still ringing in our ears, we, the Seniors of 1951, leave Blackstone High School taking with us the precious memories of four long but brief years. Long, as we looked at them through the years 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 if will recall many happy memories. c Property of s J dedication WE, THE ANNUAL STAFF OF 1951 DO HEREBY DEDICATE THIS ANNUAL TO ONE WHO HAS HELPED US WITH OUR MANY PROBLEMS ONE WHO HAS BEEN AN INSPIRATION TO US ONE WHOSE PERSONALITY HAS HAD A GREAT EFFECT ON OUR HIGH SCHOOL LIVES ONE WHOSE KNOWLEDGE HAS TAUGHT US GREAT THINGS WE CAN MEAN ONLY ONE PERSON --MISS MARTHA HAMMOCK-- THE BIG DANCE IN THE CAFETERIA ViewJ JOHNSON’S SENIORS J ocal N'S AT£)S v ° cAdntinij tra tion Superintendent RAY E. REID SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS c Principal A. J. PARR, PRINCIPAL BUSINESS MATH RANDOLPH-MACON, B . A. UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, M.A. faculty LELIA REID Randolph - Mac on Women's College, A.B. William and Mary Math, Latin, Civics JACK C. JOHNSON V. P . I. , B. S. Chemistry, Biology, General Science JEAN ANDERSON Radford College, B. A. Music Director WARREN THWEATT V. P. I. , B. S. Agriculture HELEN PARR Westhampton College, B. A. Columbia University University of Rennes Secretary to Mr, Parr JO ANNE BARNES Grove City College, Pa. UniversityofN.C., A.B. Engli sh MARY HOLCOMBE KENDRICK UniversityofN.C., A.B. Librarian HELEN BISHOP Madison College Longwood College, B.S. Home Economics ROBERT ETEN William and Mary, B.A. Band Director Jaculty, VIRGINIA JORDON Randolph -Mac on Women’s College, B.A. English, Latin MARTHA HAMMOCK Longwood College, B.A. English, French LILLIAN CABELL MABEN Randolph-Macon Women’s C ollege , B.A. William and Mary, M. A. Mathematic s ROBERT M. GILL William and Mary, B.S. Government, History II C oach MRS. CARRIE LEE Dietician CORNEILIA IRBY DeBUSK Blackstone College Mary Washington College, B.S. Commercial GENE HART Westhampton College , B.A. History III, Civics C oach Cladded eniord SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS, Left to right: Jess Martin, Treasurer; Nancy Inge, S.C. A. Representative; Adolphus Lotts, President; Arthur Drogaris, Secretary; Agnes Coburn, S.C. A. Representative; Milas Bennett, Vice President. Senior Clad J J4idtory, At the end of four perfect years, we the Seniors of ‘51 feel that we have accomplished a great purpose. With hesitating steps, we take leave of high school days, which hold for each of us many unforgetable memories - -memorie s that we shall forever hold dear in our hearts . Delighted, but scared, we proudly entered the high school routine of changing classes, club meetings and assemblies. Even though we were “the rats” of the year, nothing could discourage our determination to become dignified students in every respect. But as sophomores we really showed our upper classmen just what we could do! The annual magazine campaign gave us an opportunity to show our ability in salesmanship. With the money we received as top salesmen, we were able to make a good start toward our Junior -Senior Banquet. As Juniors, we strived to make our first annual homecoming a great success by con- tributing wholeheartedly to its activities. The year was highlighted by the Junior -Senior Banquet. After much consideration and discussion we chose our theme which was ‘‘The Top Hat Night Club. ’’ As a result of much planning and hard work we feel as though we provided one of the gayest and most outstanding events for the Seniors of ‘50. With enthusiasm we entered our Senior year, determined to make it the most promi- nent of our high school years. We strived emphatically to make our annual play a success. On December 8, we proudly presented ‘‘January Thaw” a three-act comedy which brought many laughs to those who attended and was enjoyed wholeheartedly by the actors as well as the audience We feel proud of the sincere interest that each of us has exhibited in keeping up the high athletic standing of our school. As we take leave of high school days we face the future with the determination to strive onward and upward toward the better things of life. We know that all we have learned in Blackstone High School will forever guide us and challenge us onward. Senior 3 MILAS BENNETT ‘ Mile s ' ’ “I know I’m good” JACQUELINE BRUGOS “Jackie” ‘ 1 Okay” MARY SCOTT COOK ' 1 F ootnote s ’ ’ “My stars and stripes above” AGNES COBURN ‘ ’Aggie” ‘‘You know it, too’ Seniors FRANK CUNDIFF “F rank’ ' “Never touch the stuff’’ ARTHUR DROGARIS “Drag” “I didn’t do it” GLADYS ECHOLS ‘Table of contents” “Well, Goodness” KATHERINE DROGARIS ‘ ‘ Kay” ‘‘Let me tell you” SHIRLEY CRAFTON “Shirley” ’ ’Goodness' ’ .... ' ■r GEORGE ECHOLS “George” “I’ll do it for you” Senior 5 BYRDIE FARLEY ‘ ‘Boots” ‘‘You know it” CARROLL HAWKS “Ca rroll” “Shucks, ain’t got one” RUBY GIBBS ” Brew” “Ooo la! la! c'est si bon. Oui ! Oui ! ’ ’ NANCY INGE ‘ ‘Nancy” “That ain’t bad” JOE IRBY “ Jose’ ’ “Shup up, Lucas” EMILY IRBY ‘ ‘Em’ ’ “I d on ’ t kn ow ’ ’ Senior J BERTHA JACKSON ‘ ‘ C ookie ’ ’ “Garden Seed ADOLPHUS LOTTS ‘ 'Pete ’ ’ ‘‘Everyone thinks they’re right, but me’ ’ ELSIE KREIDER “Elk ‘‘Show me a boy, I’ll chase him” CHARLES MARSHALL “Charlie' ' “I’m the bashful type’’ Seniord JEANNE MYERS 1 ‘ Jeannie - Baby’ ' ‘ ‘ Bless Y ou’ ’ CHARLES RITCHIE ’’Bull” ‘ ‘ Want a ride ? ’ ’ Seniors ANDREW ROBERTSON ‘ ' Zeke ’ ’ ‘ ‘ Beat's me ’ ' JESSE SPAINE ‘ 1 Deac on ' ' “ Ain’t got none ’ ' DILLARD ROGERS ‘ ‘Dill” 1 ‘Shucks ’ ’ JEAN TOMPKINS “ Jean' ’ “I don 't know' ’ RALPH VERNON “Rev. ” “I’ll ask Skippy” LAURA TUCK ‘ Lulu’ ’ “I can't do it ” Seniors THOMAS WILLIAMS 1 1 T om “Great Sc ots ’ ’ KAY DROGARIS Assistant-Editor of the Ram’s Horn Who 3 UJho NANCY INGE Co-Captain of Girls' Basketball Team EDWARD POWEEE Editor-in-Chief of the Annual JOE IRBY President of the Student Council uniord JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS, Left to right: Bobby Irby, President; Skippy Smith, Secretary; Jane Daniel, Vice-President; Laura Rogers, Treasurer; Sue Upson, S.C.A. Representa- tive; Billy Hardaway, S.C.A. Representative. JOHN BARKER DONALD CLARK DAVID BENNETT MARY COLEMAN ANITA CLARK JAMES DALTON PEGGY DEWS JANE DANIEL junior 5 BOBBY IRBY NANCY BANE MYLES INGRAM junior! JULIE MONCURE JIMMY MUSTIAN JULIA NAUGLE THOMAS MITCHELL JEAN NAYLOR JOYCE REAMS ANDREW WAINWRIGHT HENSEL PIRKEY JACKIE PERKINSON EVELYN SMITH SUE UPSON Sophomored SOPHOMORES, Left to right, ROW I: Dick Johnson, Vice-President; Billy Coburn, S.C.A. Representative; Anne Thomas, S.C.A. Representative. ROW II: Billy Fisher, Treasurer; Austin Harrelson, Secretary; Jack Hardy, Pres- ident. Gordon Bishop Beverly Borum James Boyd James Bradford Betty Clark Bobby Cliborne Howard Cliborne Wiley Coleman Zimmalew Cooper Carolyn Crouch Grace Crowder Joyce Deane Charlotte Draper Peter Epes Billy Fisher Barbara Gay Merla Gockley Winnie Green Jimmy Hardin Jack Hardy Sophomore 3 Austine Harrelson Barbara Hawkins Esther Huff George Hurt Henry Irby Dick Johnson Anne Jones Richard Jones Phyllis Kellar Louise Lewis Joe Longmire Geraldine Martin Bobby McGrady Katherine Naugle Kitty Nelson Betty Jane Oliver Charles Ottinger Virginia Palmore Mary Katherine Parr Jackie Porter Alice Robertson Helen Rogers Eleanor Smith Jennie Smith Betty Stevens Anne Thomas Doris Thompson Jane Throckmorton Jimmy Utley Phyllis Wagner Bobby West Dorothy White Hardy Williams Jredhman Cla33 O dicer 3 FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS, Left to right: Betty Wright Fraher , S.C.A. Representative; Wally Hurt, President; Lyndall Dews, S.C.A. Representative; Billy Abernathy, Vice- President. Billy Abernathy Catherine Abernathy Emily Atkinson Jane Blanks Wiley Boisseau Douglas Boynton Shirley Breedlove John Brugos Janice Buchanan Harvey Clark Billy Coburn Margaret Cooper Jane Crouch Jean Dalton Lucille Daniel Harold Davis Lyndall Dews Alice Epes Betty F raher Cassie Gilliland Elsie Goode Anne Gracey Gus Graham Gwain Hammock Qredhman Cla33 Gene Hood Betty Hudgins Wally Hurt Charlotte Irwin George Irwin Lloyd Jones Laura Kreider Walter Kreider Julia Lotts Lenora Matthews Tim Naylor Mildred Nunnelly Wesley Palmore Rebecca Palmore Bobby Patterson James Pomeroy Marjorie Pomeroy Phil Rea James Robert Robert Robertson John Robertson Arthur Rockwell Nancy Rutledge Allen Stebbins Everett Stebbins Ronnie Silverman Lydia Smith Sidney Stephens Carolyn Stevens Willis Stone Billy Tompkins Floyd Tucker Billy Tunstall Billy Vasilokas Charms Weaver Hordic Webb Gwendolyn White T)he 3vy, Stall Photographer Kay Drogaris Assistant Business Manager Jane Daniel Sponsor Miss Barnes Editor-in-Chief Edward Powell Business Manager Emily Irby Typist Gladys Echols Typist Nancy Inge Back to work again! With the usual confusion in the hall, the pictures were taken and retaken. The ads were sold--even two to a customer in some cases. Of course, big-hearted us returning the extra money! Kay went literally mad collecting snaps, and selling ten- cent autographs. The Senior directory was typed, lpst and retyped. Annuals were sold and ordered. Thus and so, the 1951 Ivy was bound and sent to the publishers to meet the Christ- mas deadline. The staff was made up of five seniors and two juniors, under the editorship of Edward Powell. The members included the following: Kay Drogaris, Nancy Inge, Gladys Echols, Emily Irby, Jane Daniel, and Bill Longmire. (fram’d J4orn Staff Editor Assistant Editor Business Manager Circulation Manager . . . Boys’ Sports Editor . . . , Girls’ Sports Editor . . . Humor Editor Reporters: Jack Hardy, Dews, Julia Moncure, Kellar, Jackie Brugos Corky Kitchin Kay Dr ogaris .Virginia Lee Epes Nancy Lane Bobby Irby Laura Rogers Nancy Inge Barbara Boyd, Anne Jones, Mary Scott Cook, Peggy Jane Daniel, Geraldine Lucy, Anita Clark, Phyllis Julia Naugle, Dick Johnson. Putting out all the issues of the Ram’s Hern was a hard job, but at the same time was also a lot of fun. Poor Corky had such a hard time getting all the articles, which were writ- ten by the staff. They never were in on time, were they, Corky? It might have been a hurry, hurry, hurry to meet the deadline, but that last minute re- port was rushed down to the Courier Record Office on time. The Ram’s Horn could have never met its scheduled publication date with- out the willing and helpful assistance from Miss Hammock, our advisor. Our wish is that the student body was pleased with our work to put out the school paper every month. If they were, we are certain that we have achieved our purpose of reporting faithfully news of interest of Blackstone High School to the students. S.C.cA. Council S.C. A. COUNCIL, Left to right, ROW I: Mary Gibbs, Anita Clark, Ann Thomas, Kay Drogaris, Betty Wright Fraher, Lyndall Dews. ROW II: Julia Moncure, Anne Jones, Sue Upson, Billy Coburn. ROW III: Jackie Lucas, Laura Rogers, Nancy Inge. ROW IV: Mary Cook, Jackie Bruges, Agnes Coburn. ROW V: Edward Powell, Jess Martin, Phyllis Kellar, Thomas Mit- chell, Joe Irby. ROW VI: Gladys Echols, Jack Hardy, Billy Hardaway. STUDENT COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION The Student Cooperative Association Council, the most important organ- ization in high school, consists of officers and representatives from each club, organization and homeroom. Mr. Parr is the association sponsor. This year, the council voted to give the Juniors and Seniors, who got on the honor roll, an honor study hall. The honor roll consists of students having a B average. The council also sponsored the annual magazine campaign along with the Red Cross, T. B. and Polio Drives. The council also voted on having S.C. A. Council Pins for each member of the coun- cil. These pins will be turned in to thecoun- cil at the end of the year. The Council feels that the year of 1950- 51 has been a very successful one. S.C. A. OFFICERS, Left to right, SEATED: Jess Martin, Vice-President; Jackie Brugos , Recording Secretary; Joe Irby, President; Gladys Echols, Treasurer; Thomas Mit- chell, Corresponding Secretary. STANDING, Left to right: Julia Naugle, Pianist; Mr. Parr, Sponsor; Anita Clark, Song Leader. J$eta Club 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 tjre ideals of honesty, 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. This year the constitution was rewritten to include both national and local objectives. The club sponsored a chartered bus to Crewe for the Basketball game, The members worked hard to get out a creditable handbook for freshmen. Various members sent in con- tributions to the Beta Club Journal. Members of the club attended the Virginia-West Vir- ginia Beta Club Convention held in Roanoke, Virginia March 30-31. In the spring members were selected for combined qualities of leadership, citizenship, and scholastic achievement. President Vice-President Sec retary T reasurer S.C.A. Representative Sponsor Adolphus Lotts Gladys Echols Byrdie Farley Jackie Bruges Mary Scott Cook Mrs. Mary Holcombe Kendrick ZJhedpian Club SEATED: Bobby Irby; Mrs. Jordon, Sponsor; Edward Powell, President; Emily Irby. STANDING: Corky Kitchin; Joe Irby; Austin Harrelson. THESPIAN CLUB The Thespian Club is the Honor Society for the Dramatic Club. It is the eighth hun- dred ninety first troupe of the National Thespian Club. The members act as an executive board of the Dramatic Club. To be admitted into the Thespian Club one must be outstanding in dramatics. Members are elected by a point system, 10 points being the minimum. Points are earned by parti- cipation in plays, doing stage work or acting as director. At present there are seven in the club. These were elected foT their character and scholarship, as well as dramatic talent. Other students will be admitted in aninitiation ceremony in the spring. Mrs. F.H. Jordon is sponsor and leader of the Thespians. The officers are: President Edward Powell Secretary Austin Harrelson dramatic Club DRAMATIC CLUB: Kitty Nelson, Jane Daniel, Nancy Lane, Kay Drogaris, Jackie Perkinson, Anne Thomas, Betty Stephens, Byrdie Farley, Dickie Bris- tol, Jackie Lucas, Betty Fraher, Betty Jo Hudgins, Richard Jones, Carolyn Stevens, Anne Gracey, Jimmy Hardin, Emily Atkinson, Mary Katherine Parr, Rebecca Palmore, Carolyn Crouch, Sidney Stephens, Willis Stone, Naomi Reed, Katherine Naugle, Lenora Matthews, Mary Martin, Gladys Echols, Jackie Brugos, Agnes Coburn, Skippy Smith, Peggy Dews, Julia Naugle, Beverly Borum, Virginia Lee Epes, Hardy Williams, Billy Coburn, Billy Fisher, Sue Upson, Zimmalew Cooper, Laura Kreider, Julie Moncure, Mary Cook, Emily Irby, Billy Abernathy, Ann Jones, George Hurt, Edward Powell, Phyllis Kellar, Billy Hardaway, Dick Jones, Thomas Mitchell, Jack Hardy, Andrew Wain- wright, Corky Kitchin, Joe Irby, Peter Epes, Austin Harrelson, Bickford Rowe, Billy Elmore, Bobby West, Alex Hudgins, Laura Rogers, Geraldine Lucy, Anita Clark, Bobby Irby, Lyndall Dews. The Dramatic Club as made a part of the extra-curricula activities of Blackstone High School in 1945. Its main aim was to produce plays and to give talented students training in dramatics. The club now places much emphasis upon public speaking. Radio work has been done during the past two years and weekly programs broadcast over Stations WKLV. One of the main objectives of the Dramatic Club is to produce three one-act plays in the spring. The best one being entered in the State Dramatic Contest. The production presented each year has received a very high rating. The Dramatic Club presented ‘‘Once Upon A Time” in the fall and sponsored a Christ- mas program. In the spring one three-act play and three one-act plays will be given. President Vice-President Secretary T reasure r S.C.A. Representative Sponsor . . . Billy Longmire Nancy Lane Julia Naugle . Austin Harrelson Jackie Lucas Mrs. E. H. Jordon rary Club SEATED: Austin Harrelson, Treasurer; Mary Coleman, Secretary; Agnes Coburn, Pres- ident; Ann Jones, S.C.A. Representative; Mrs. Kendrick, Sponso r. STANDING, Left to right, ROW I: Laura Rogers, Mary Martin, Julie Moncure, Geraldine Lucy, Sue Upson, Emily Irby, Nancy Inge, Vice-President; Jackie Brugos. ROW II: Billy Hardaway, Corky Kitchin, George Hurt, Adolphus Lotts, Jimmy Boyd, Joe Irby, Bobby Irby, Floyd Tucker, Thomas Mitchell. ROW III: Billy Tunstall, Billy Coburn, Virginia Lee Epes, Kay Drog- aris, Hardy Williams, Jane Daniel, Wally Hurt, Byrdie Farley, Betty Jo Hudgins, Nancy Lane, Kitty Nelson. LIBRARY CLUB This year under the direction of our sponsor, Mrs. Kendrick, the library club has been accomplishing various objectives. At the first meeting of the year the new consti- tution was read, and th e library club members realized that this year they would have to make a C average on the sum total of all their classes. 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. At the beginning of the year, the club paid for the bird prints which Mrs. Kendrick had selected and framed during the summer for the library. At the P.T. A. Hallowe’en Party, the club awarded a book to “Miss Boo”, the person who had shown the most inter- est in library and r eading this year. In cooperation with the Dramatic Club, the library club presented the book week play. ‘‘The Magic Book”, which consisted of short attrac- tive selections from “Little Women”, “Huckleberry Finn”, “Treasure Island”, “The Princess and the Puma”, and ‘‘Robin Hood”. During the year the club started a scrap- book for the library club and any other B. H. S. news. In the spring new members were selected on scholastic standing and service in the libraries . Qlee Club GLEE CLUB, Left to right, ROW I: Jackie Perkinson, Shirley Wimp, Mary Gibbs, Beverly Borum, Betty Wright Fraher, Kitty Nelson, Peggy Dews, Jane Daniel. ROW II: Geraldine Lucy, Nancy Lane, Julie Moncure, Julia Naugle, Anne Jones, Hardy Williams, Lenora Matthews, Rebecca Palmore, Mary Kath- erine Parr. ROW III: Virginia Palmore, Geraldine Martin, Esther Huff, Emily Atkinson, Lyndall Dews, Nancy Williamson, Anne Thomas, Anita Lou Clark, Rosemary Meadows. ROW IV: Betty Oliver, Alice Robertson, Thomas Mit- chell, Jimmy Hardy, Billy Coburn, Billy Fisher, Dickie Bristol, James Utley, George Hurt, Sidney Stephens , Zimmalew Cooper . GLEE CLUB Do, ra, fa-there's your pitch, class. Lets all get on the same note. Under the capable direction of Miss Anderson, the Glee Club was composed of forty members. A Chris tmas program started off our vacation with the right note. An operetta is being staged sometime in the new year of 1951, and in the spring is the annual Music Festival in Richmond. President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Librarians . . Billy Longmire Peggy Dews Zimmalew Copper . . . . Anne Thomas Jane Daniel J4ome Cconomlcd Club MEMBERS: Mary Gibbs, Julie Moncure, Alice Jean Robertson, Betty Jane Oliver, Anita Lou Clarke, Emily Irby, Agnes Coburn, Jane Crouch, Mildred Nunnelly, Charlotte Draper, Barbara Hawkins, Helen Rogers, Winnie Greene, Merla Gockley, Virginia Palmore Ruby Gibbs, Jackie Perkinson, Betty Clark, Doris Thompson, Birdie Lee Farley, Laura Tuck, Julia Naugle, Lynn Dews, Emily Atkinson, Lenora Matthews , Ginnie Smith, Julia Lotts, Marjorie Pome- roy, Katherine Abernathy, Jean Dalton, Margret Cooper, Cassie Gilliland, Gwain Hammock, Charlotte Irwin, Lydi Smith. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Because of the varied subjects and classes for the Home Economic Students, the girls will be equipped with knowledge for better homes and better wives. They are busy learning to sew, to cook attractive and delicious meals, to help improve their looks and health by studying personal grooming, and many other things . To add interest and fun to the club, the new members were initiated. These girls were not allowed to speak to any boy at any time for anything during the school day. There were amusing penalties for violations. Each Home Economics class prepared a party for their group and exchanged presents at Christmas. The cottage was decorated beautifully with running cedar, mistletoe, holly and a Christmas tree. The Home Economics Club promotes leadership, friendship and teamwork among the members, and encourages them to contribute more to the he ne and c ommunity . Pre sident Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer S . C . A. Rep re sentati ve . . Reporter Song Leader Sponsor . . . Betty Jane Oliver Julie Moncure Anita Lou Clark . Mary Gibbs Alice Jean Robertson Lynn Dews . . . Miss Jean Bishop 3. 3. c4. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA, Left to right, ROW I: Richard Drinkwater, Thomas Inge, Carroll Hawks, Charles Marshall, George Echols, Lon Martin. ROW II: Wesley Palmore, James Bradford, Wiley C oleman , Bill Tompkins, Walter Kreider, Gene Hood. ROW III: Bobby Robertson, James Loftis, David Martin, John Brugos. ROW IV: Charles Ottinger, Joe Longmire, Wiley Bois- seau, Mr. Thweatt, Sponsor, George Pomeroy. F. F. A. Blackstone Chapter of the F.F.A. under the supervision of Warren G. Thweet has had a very active year. They won first place in the district forestry judging contest. The crop judging team also won top honors in another contest onogram MONOGRAM CLUB Ever see the gals running through the halls with the traditional “B dis- played on their sweaters? Ever wonder what they had to do to earn that letter? Well, let me tell you all about the Monogram Club. One can earn that coveted “B by being a cheerleader or playing basketball. This year only four girls belong. Naturally each holds an office. Pre sident Vice-President Secretary Treasurer . . . . Gladys Echols Laura Rogers Kay Drogaris . . Nancy Inge Pep Club PEP CLUB, Left to right, KNEELING: Carolyn Stevens; Ann Gracey; Jane Daniel; Hardy Williams; Betty Jo Hudgins; Betty Wright Fraher; Anne White Thomas; Joyce Reams; Mary Katherin Parr; Beverly Borum; Nancy Lane; Anita Lou Clark; Carolyn Crouch; Mary Gibbs. STANDING: Mr. Gill, Sponsor; Mary Martin; Byrdie Farley; Nancy Williamson; Gladys Echols; Phyllis Kellar; Laura Rogers; Sue Upson; Geraldine Lucy; Anne Jones; Betty Stephens; Julia Naugle; Sidney Stephens; Thomas Williams; Virginia Lee Epes. IN THE BUS: Nancy Inge, Vice-President; Julie Moncure, Secretary; Kitty Nelson, Treasurer; Kay Drogaris, S.C.A. Representative; Emily Irby, President. PEP CLUB Living up to its name, the Pep Club went all out for Blackstone High! Pro- jects included selling seat cushions (Buy a cushion, p-1 -e -a- s -e ! ) Programs, (Get your programs here, folks) selling “stuff” in the concession stand (Drinks, ten cents here, mister) and the usual Christmas shin-dig! This year, something new was added to the Pep Club to make it even pep- ier--boys! Yep, it’s a mixed club this year, composed of about forty members. Officers include the following: Pre sident Vice-President Sec retary T reasurer S.C.A. Representative . . . Emily Irby . . Nancy Inge Julie Moncure . Kitty Nelson Kay Drogaris J4omecomlng May, £bay cAtkleticd FIRST ROW: Left to right: Kay Drogaris, Nancy Inge; Head Cheerleader, SECOND ROW: Skippy Smith, Emily Irby. THIRD ROW: Virginia LeeEpes. JUMPING: Laura Rogers. football CABELL RIVES Left End Co - Captain FOOTBALL Blackstone 0 Blackstone 45 Blackstone 20 Blackstone 26 Blackstone 27 Blackstone 35 Blackstone 18 Blackstone 33 Blackstone 44 Blackstone 16 HARRY WATSON F ullback football SCORES Highland Springs 33 Chase City 0 Appomatox 6 Victoria 12 South Boston 0 Manchester 12 Farmville .19 Lawrenceville 0 Crewe 18 Emporia 6 Co-Captain JESS MARTIN Center FRANK CUNDIFF Left Tackle CHARLES MARSHALL Right End (Boy’s Basketball SCHEDULE December 12 December 15 December 19 January 5 . . . January 9 . . January 12 . . January 16 . . January 19 . . January 23 . . January 26 . . January 30 . . February 2 . February 7 . . February 9 . February 13 February 16 February 20 February 23 . February 26 . Amelia Burkeville .Emporia Farmville Kenbridge Farmville .... Burkeville . . Lawrence ville Victoria Randolph -Henry Crewe Amelia V ictoria Randolph- Henry Kenbridge . . . Buckingham . . Lawrenceville Crewe Emporia Qirl’d (Basketball SCHEDULE December 12 December 15 December 19 January 5 . . J anuary 9 . . . January 12 . . January 16 . January 19 . . January 23 . January 26 . . January 30 . Ferbruay 2 February 7 . February 9 . February 13 February 16 , February 20 . February 23 . February 26 Amelia Burkeville Emporia Farmville Kenbridge Farmville Burkeville . Lawrenceville Victoria Randolph -Henry Crewe Amelia Victoria Randolph -Henry Kenbridge . . . Buckingham . Lawrenceville Crewe Emporia The squad has been riddled by graduation and Coach Bob Gill has only four lettermen back. Dave Bennett is on haftd to pick up line duties at first base and Milas Bennett will again hold down second. Jess Martin handles the catching while Harry Watson patrols the outfield. Aside from these veterans Coach Gill has to depend upon new comers, along with a few non-lettering handovers. With the inexperienced players com ing through this year the team is develop- ing into a fine squad. The prospects for the girls’ softball team of 1951 looks very bright. There are five lettermen returning to the team this year. They are Laura Rogers, Mary Gibbs, Laura Tuck, Carolyn Crouch, and Jean Tompkins. Last year the girls had a very successful season by winning all their lea- gue games. The teams in tne league were as follows: Burkeville, Crewe, Amelia, Kenbridge, and Lawrenc eville . Good sportsman like spirit on the softball diamond as well as a great deal of interest in this sport was shown by all the members on the team. We were very proud of our team last year be- cause of this reason and it is certain that we'll be even prouder of them this year . THE RAM’S HORN VOL 2— No. 2 BLACKSTONE HIGH SCHOOL, BLACKSTONE, VA. NOVEMBER, 1950 SENIORS PRESENT ANNUAL PLAY DEC. 8 SENIOR POPULARITY CONTEST Girls Boys Mos Popular Kay Droagris Milas Bennett Best Personality Kay Droagris Jackie Lucas Friendliest _Kay Droagris Jackie Lucas Most Cheerful Kay Droagris Jackie Lucas Most Dignified .. __ _ .Barbara Boyd Jesse Spain Most Undignified Kay Droagris __ ___ ... Ansell Graham Flirt Nancy Inge (wolf) Ansell Graham Best Looking __ Nancy Inge Joe Irby Prettiest Hair Emily Irby Harry Watson Sweetest Smile _ __ Agnes Coburn Milas Bennett Laziest. Laura Tuck Frank Cundiff Neatest Agnes Coburn..-- Harry Watson Cutest Kay Drogaris. Jackie Lucas Best Dancer Nancy Inge Ansell Graham Most Attractive. Jackie Brugos Joe Irby Best Dressed . Jackie Brugos. Harry Watson Cockiest. _ Kay Drogaris Jackie Lucas Best Figure. Nancy Inge physique) ... Harry Watson Biggest Baby . Mary Scott Cook J e Irby Most Unselfish Agnes Coburn. Edward Powell Most Energetic . . . _ _ Kay Drogaris Milas Bennett Most Privileged Character ___ Emily Irby Joe Irby Most Optimistic Kay Drogaris Jackie Lucas Most Pessimistic Mary Scott Cook ..Cabell Rives Loudest Kay Drogaris Cabell Rives Biggest Pest _ M iry Scott Oook Cabell Rives Most Talented Nancy Inge Edward Powell Hardest Worker Gladys Echols Joe Irby Most Dependent Emily Irby Joe Irby Most Independent ..Nancy Inge Jackie Lucas Most Bashful ... . Jean Tompkins Charles Marshall Sweetest .. . _ Agnes Coburn Milas Bennett MostCbureous Agnes Coburn .... Joe Irby Happiest ..... _. Kay Drogaris Jackie Lucas Most Sincere Agnes Coburn Milas Bennett Teacher's Pet Emily Irby Joe Irby Best Athlete . .. _ Gladys Echols Milas Bennett Most Original . Kay Drogaris Edward Powell Most Mischievous Kay Drogaris.. Jackie Lucas Most Talkative . Kay Drogaris Cabell Rives Best- All-Round. . ... Kay Drogaris . ... Joe Irby Most Likely to Succeed Glad vs Echols Joe Irby Ann Jones Wins Beauty Title Miss Ann Jones, a sophomore at B.H.6.. was named State Grange Sweetheart at the annual Grange Convention held in Richmond, Oc- tober 26, 27 and 28. Ann was re- presenting the Iron Bridge Grange of Nottoway County. During the ball on Thursday night. Dr. San- ders, a National Grange officer, crowned her Queen. She won over eleven other contestants in judg- ing at Miller and Rhodes during the afternoon. Beauty, poise, and contribution to the community life were considered in the judges’ de- cisions. At the Blackstone High School Home Coming Dance on Friday night, the Iron Bridge Grange pre- sented Ann with a corsage of white roses. Dramatic Club Sponsors Radio Show B.H.S Is On the Air Thursday, 7:15 This year, through the co-opera- tion of WKLV, the Dramatic Club is producing a weekly radio show. Cats are chosen from members of the Club who are in the first group cf the Dramatics Class. There have 'oeen four programs given during October: A Welcome to the New Students. Haroun A1 Raschid, Wil- liam Tell, and U.N. and US. These programs are designed to give students practical experience in radio work and to let the pub- lic know something of the school and its work. All the details are handled by the class, from an- nouncing. to sound effects. Talent- ed students are given an opportu- nity to act. play or sing. Interest has been keen so far and there is much interest and competition for Blackstone Winner Of Team Honors In Judging Contest B.H.S. Alphabet A is for Ansell, who is lively and hep. And when hes dancing, he has plenty of pep. B Is for Bertha, who goes steady, when Ronald comes, she’s always ready. C Is for Cabell. On the gridiron, he can really go, but with his books he’s rather slow. D is for David, who has acquired the bleached look. His mind is on girls ar.d not on his books. E is for Edward with his natural, curly blond hair. He doesn’t have to give it the peroxide care. F is for Frank, who thinks he’s a brain. Wfrien he starts bragging, we all get a pain. G Ls for Gill, our coach, who's full of fun. We're glad he finally got a car that would run. H Ls for Harry, who’s hard to beat. Still in school, he’s always neat. I is for Irby, Emily and Joe. When they are around, they make things go. J is for Julie who ls the life of the party. Her laugh is always loud and hearty. K is for kisses, which each girl lacks. What they wouldn’t do for a few smacks. L is for Lil’ Preach with his mil- lion-hollar smile; his jolly good humor will take him many a mile. M ls for Mary, Mary Scott, no less. Without her— things would be in a mess. N is for Nancy, who as cheer lead- Campus Quips “I don’t mind,” said the profes- sor, if I see a student fidget to- ward the end of the hour. I don't mind seeing him look at his watch; but when he takes out his watch and stares at It, puts it to his ear, then shakes it — that gets me.” Rams Capture Four Straight After losing their first game to Highland Springs, .the fighting Rams of B.HjS. got back into the win column by defeating Chase City 47 to 0 in Chase City. After getting off to a slow start Black- stone began to roll and could not be stopped. Cabell Rives led the scoring with two touchdowns and five extra points. B.H.S. 20; Appomattox, 6 On the following week, Black- stone met undefeated Appomattox H.S. here in Wkigglesworth Sta- dium and emerged victors, the score being 20 to 6. The Ram's passing attack was a little too much for the visitors and proved their down- fall. Cabell Rives again led the scoring with two touchdowns and two extra points. Fullback Harry Watson scored the other six points. B.H.S., 26; Victoria 12 SPENCER DRUG CO. THE REXAL Drug Store Blackstone - - - Vtrftat “January Thaw” Rated Highly January Thaw,’’ the Senior play presented Friday evening in the high school auditorium was acclaimed a most outstanding pro- duction. Each character was well portrayed, and the entire play was most enjoyed. The cast was as follows; Herbert Gage Joe Irby Marge Gage - Emily Irby Barbara Gage Jackie Brugos Paula Gage Nancy Inge Sarah Gag-e Kay Drogaris Frieda Agnes Coburn Joanathan Rockwood - Jess Martin Mathilda Rockwood .Mary S. Scott Matt Rockwood Corky Kitchen Mr. Loomis Adolphus Lotts Uncle Walter Jackie Lucas Carson Dillard Rogers George Hus ted _ _ Edward Powell Policeman — , George Echols The story deals with two fami- lies, the Gages and the Rockwoods and their fight for possession of an old house in Connecticut. The Gages with their daughters, Bar- bara, Paula, and Sarah, buy the house thinking its former owners, the Rockwoods, are dead. Everyone is taken by surprise when the Rockwoods, with their lazy son, Matt, return and make their home with the Gages. Amid much con- fusion a blizzard brings matters to a climax by forcing the families to become friends. Credit not only should go to the cast but also to the set and prop committees and to Mrs. Jordan, the director, for their untiring ef- forts, which made this play a great success. Glee Club To Present Christmas Concert Blackstone High School’s Glee Club, under direction of Miss Jean Anderson, will present its Christ- mas concert , Wednesday evening, December 20, at 8:00 p.m. The program will consist of a cantata, A Christmas Blessing, by Albert Scholin. Solos are: The Prophecy, Billy Longmire; The Annuncia- tion. Dickie Bristol; The Shep- herd’s Vision, Betty Jean Oliver; The Shepherd’s Journey, Billy Longmire; Away in a Manger. Nancy Lane and, Bethlehem, Rose- mary Meadows. After the Glee Club program, ihe band will give a Christmas concert. “IVY” Pictures for our 1951 annual were taken Oct. 11 by the Delmar Stu- dios. We have already chosen our co- ver and dedication. This year the annuals will be here by April the fifteenth. Adds are being sold and by looks of things the ivy” of 1951 promises to be the best ever. iSnbscripticns for the annual are cn sale now — 60 everyone buy one now, while you have the chance. Senior birectory ROBERT ADAMS-Football 3. MILAS BENNETT - Transferred 3; Vice-President of Class 5; Football 4,5; Baseball 4,5; Basketball 4,5; Co-Captain 5. BARBARA BOYD-Glee Club 1,3; Library Club 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1; Teen-Age Club 1; Ram's Horn 4; F. H. A. 1,2,3. JACQUELINE B R UG OS - Vic e - P re sident of Class 1; President of Class 2; S.C. A. Recording Secretary 4; Glee Club 3; Library Club 1,2, 3,4; Dramatic Club 3,4; Beta Club 3,4; Treasurer 4; Ram's Horn 4; F.H.A. 2,3; Treasurer 2; Vice-President 3; Softball 1; Basket- ball 1,2,4; Senior Play 4; Attended Girls’ State. AGNES COBURN-S. C . A. Representative of Class 4; Glee Club 3; Library Club 2,3,4, President 4; Pep Club 4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; S.C. A. Representative 3; Bas- ketball 2,4; Manager 4; Senior Play; Attended Girls’ State . MARY SCOTT COOK-S.C.A. Representative of Class 2; Glee Club 3; Library Club 1,2,3; Dramatic C lub 4 ; Beta Club 3,4; S.C. A. Representative 4; Ram’s Horn 4; Senior Play 4. SHIRLEY CRAFTON FRANK C UNDI F F - Sec re ta ry of Class 1; Vice-Presi- dent of Class 3; Glee Club 1,4; Teen-Age Club 1,2; Football 2, 3, 4, 5, Co-Captain 5. ARTHUR DROG ARIS - T r an sf e r r e d 2; Glee Club 3,4; Teen-Age Club 3; Football 5; Secretary of Class 5. KAY DROGARIS-Transferred 2; Glee Club 2; Library Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Teen-Age Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; S.C. A. Representative 4; Ram’s Horn 2,3,4; Photographer 3, Assistant Editor 4; Ivy Staff 4; Picture Editor 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Secretary 4; Cheerleader 3,4; Softball 2,3; Basketball 2,3,4; Senior Play 4. GEORGE ECHOLS-F. F. A. 3, 4, Secretary 4. GLADYS ECHOLS-Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Pep Club 4; Ivy Staff 4; F. H. A. 1,2; Monog ram Club 2,3,4, Secretary 3, P re sident 4 ; Softball 1,2; Basketball 1,2, 3,4, Co-Captain 4; Trea- surer of Class 2; Student Council 3; Treasurer of S.C. A. 4; Attended Girls’ State. BYRDIE LEA FARLEY -Glee Club 1 ; Library Club 1,2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Pep Club 4; F. H. A. 3,4. RUBY GIBBS-F. H. A. 1,2,4. ANISE LL GRAHAM -Glee Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; Library Club 1,2,3; Dramatic Club 1; Teen-Age Club 1,2; Football 1; Baseball 1; Band 1,2, 3, 4, 5, S.C. A. Representative 2,3,4; President 4, 5; County Band President 4, 5. CARROLL HAWKS -Dramatic Club 2, 3; Teen-Age Club 2; F. F. A. 1 , 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3,4. NANCY INGE -Glee Club 1,2; Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Dramatic Club 1,2; Teen-Age Club 1,2,3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Secretary-Treasurer 3, Vice- President 4; Ram’s Horn 2,3,4, Circulation Editor 3, Gossip Editor 4; Ivy Staff 4; Monogram Club 3,4, Trea- surer 4; Cheerleader 3,4, Head-Cheerleader 4; Bas- ketball 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Secretary of Class 1; Treasurer of Class 2; S.C. A. Representative of Class 4; Senior Play 4; Attended Girls’ State. EMILY IRBY -Glee Club 1,2,3, Secretary-Treasurer 3; Library Club 2,3,4; Dramatic Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; Teen- Age Club 1,2,3, 4; Thespian 3, 4; Pep Club 2,3,4, Pres - ident 4; Ivy Staff 4, Business Manager 4; F.H.A. 1,2,4- Cheerleader 4; Softball 3; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Vice-President of Sophomore Class; Attended Girls’ State. JOE IRBY -Glee Club 1,2; Library Club 1,2, 3, 4, Trea- surer 2, Vice-President 3; Dramatic Club 1,2, 3,4, Business Manager 3; Teen-Age Club 1,2; Thespian 3,4; Ram’s Horn 2; Football 2,3,4; S.C. A. Council 2,3,4, Treasurer 3, President 4; Vice-President of Class 1; Vice-President 3; Senior Play 4. BERTHA J AC K SON - Glee Club 2; Teen-Age Club 1; F.H.A. 1 , a; Softball 1 , 2. Senior Jbirector ELSIE LEE KREIDER-Glee Club 3,4; Dramatic Club 3; Pep Club 4; F. H. A. 2; Softball 2. ADOLPHUS LOTTS-Library Club 3,4; Teen-Age Club 1,2; Beta Club 3,4, President 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Secre- tary of Class 3; President of Class 4; Senior Play 4. JACKIE LUCAS-Transferred 2; Dramatic Club 4, S.C. A. Representative 4; Midget Football 3; Baseball 2; Basketball 2,3,4; Senior Play 4. CHARLES MARSHALL-F. F. A. 1,2, 3,4, President 4; Football 4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4. JESS MARTIN-Dramatic Club 1; Teen-Age Club 1,2; F. F. A. 1,2, Agricultural Reporter 2; Football 2, 3, 4, 5; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4, 5; Vice-President of S.C. A. 5; Trea- surer of Class 5. KENDALL McMULLEN ROSEMARY MEADOWS-Transferred 4; Glee Club 4. JEANNE MYERS-Transferred 4. EDWARD POWELL-Glee Club 1,2; Library Club 1,2,3, 4; S.C. A. Representative 3; Teen-Age Club 1,2, 3,4; Thespian 2, 3, 4, President 4; Ram’s Horn 1 , 2, 3, Cir- culation Manager 3; Ivy Staff 3,4, Assistant Business Manager 3; Editor 4; Midget Cheerleader 1; Basket- ball Manager 4; President of Class 1; Treasurer of Class 3; S.C. A. Council 4; Contest Play 2; Senior Play 4. NAOMI REED-Dramatic Club 4. CABELL RIVES -Glee Club 1,4; Library Club 1,2,3; Dramatic Club 1,2,3; Teen - Age Club 1,2; F ootball 2, 3, 4, 5; Baseball 1,2, 3,5; Basketball 2, 3, 4, 5, Co- Captain 5; Treasurer of Class 3; S.C. A. Council 1,4, Representative 3; President 4. CHARLES RITCHIE -Glee Club 1,2,3; Teen-Age Club 1,2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1,2, 3,4, Reporter 3; Sentinel 4; Baseball 2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3; S.C. A. Council 2,3. ANDREW ROBERTSON-F. F. A. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4; Football 1. DILLARD ROGERS-Glee Club 1,2,3; Teen-Age Club 1,2; Football 1,3,4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4. JESSE SPAINE-Glee Club 1,2; Teen-Age Club 1,2, 3, 4. JEAN TOMPKINS-F.H. A. 1,2; Softball 1,2,3. LAURA TUCK-F. H. A. 1 , 2, 4; Softball 1,2,3. P-ALPf ! VERN ON -Glee Club 1,2; Teen-Age Club 3; Baseball 1 , 2 , 3 , 4. HARRY WATSON -Teen -Age Club 2; Monogram Club 1; Football 1,2, 3,4, Co-Captain 4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4. THOMAS WILLI AMS -Pep Club 4; Midget Football 3. NANCY WILLIAMSON-Glee Club 4; Dramatic Club 3; F. H. A. 2,3; Softball 3. Main Street Motor Co pany 112 North Main Street CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH MOTOR CARS Phone 151 Blackstone Virginia First National Bank CAPITAL AND SURPLUS 1908 1951 $220, 000. 00 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Blackstone Virginia BLACKSTONE J. W. NASH BLACKSTONE INSURANCE AGENCY J. W. Nash Edwin B. Nash QUALITY FERTILIZERS Fire, Life and Automobile BLACKSTONE Standard Insurance First in Service To Our Customers Telephone 49--Night 79 GUANO COMPANY, INC. • Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia COLE’S DEPARTMENT STORE WINSTEAD FLORIST With Reputation Old Style and Quality New Corsages Flowers For All Occasions We Wire Flowers Anywhere Phone 149 Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia HUB DEPARTMENT STORE OUTFITS FOR Men, Women, and Children Our prices Must always Be the lowest in town. EAGLE STORES CO., INC. Phone 124-J Blackstone Virginia Blacksto e Virginia STOKES - WILLIAMS STOKES - WILLIAMS SHEPHERD’S MARKET HARDWARE COMPANY ‘'Everything Good To Eat” Phone 44 Phones 46 and 47 Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia VIRGINIA STEAM EPES SUPPLY COMPANY LAUNDRY DRY CLEANING C. F. Epes, Owner Refrigerated Fur Storage Phone 163 Broad Street Phone 22 Recapping, Vulcanizing Home Appliances, Tires, Tubes Ac ce s sor ie s Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia HAMNER - HARDIN FUNERAL HOME E. C. MONCURE Successor to Hammer -Beville Moncure Insurance Agency Ambulance Service 210 Main Street Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia SHEFFIELD FURNITURE CO. WILLIAMS DEPT. STORE Blackstone ’s New Furniture Store Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia BLACKSTONE LIVESTOCK YARDS Auction Sales Every Wednesday Phone 38 5 -J Blackstone Virginia NOTTOWAY DRUG COMPANY HAMMOCK RAND MOTOR COMPANY Authorized Dealers The Community Drug Store Phone 175 122 South Main Street Blackstone Virginia DODGE Blackstone PLYMOUTH Virginia HERNDON WILSON Fresh Meats and Groceries DILLARD CRAWLEY HARDWARE CO MPANY Hardware and Building Materials Electrical Supplies Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia HELEN’S BEAUTY SHOPPE Phone 246-J 218 South Main Street Blackstone Virginia BLACKSTONE FARM EQUIP. CASE IMPLEMENTS Sales and Service on All Farm Implements Equipped for Service in the Field Phone 514-J Blackstone Virginia SPENCER DRUG COMPANY NEHI BOTTLING COMPANY THE REXALL DRUG STORE SERVED YOU ROYAL CROWN AND NEHI SINCE YOU CANNOT Phone 48 REMEMBER WHEN Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia B. E. DRAPER AND SON C. J. SHARRER Blackstone Virginia Fresh Meats and Groceries 111 West Broad St. Phone 297 Blackstone Virginia KENBRIDGE LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING CO. LITTLE TAVERN RESTAURANT We Appreciate Your Patronage Phone Kenbridge 2431 217 South Main Street Kenbridge Virginia Blackstone Virginia GREEN FROG CAFE BLACKSTONE SERVICE CENTER Everything Good To Eat E. M. Nunnelly C. B. Nunnelly Amoco Gas t Oil M . F. Harris, Prop. 300 North Main Street Phone 819-J Blackstone Virginia Washing -Greasing -Oil Changing BURRUSS SUPPLY CO. PRIDGEN’S MARKET Groceries - Meats - Produce Work Clothes - Hardware H. E. Pridgen, Prop. Mill Supplies Hay - Feed - Grain Phone 249 Blackstone Virginia Fresh Meats -Grocerie s -Produce Park-N-Shop Self Service South Main At 8th St. Box 47 --Phone 436 Blackstone Virginia THE VETERAN’S GRILL “Blackrtone ’s Finest Restaurant” MARTIN’S JEWELRY STORE SEAFOOD STEAKS “Gifts That Last” CHOPS Phone 2 1 1 - J Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT CO. WALLACE CHEVROLET Electrical Contractors Refrigerator and Radio Sales and Service Complete Line of Major and Small Appliances SALES CORPORATION Blackstone Crewe Phone 2 00 Phone 4541 Blackstone Virginia BREEDLOVE COAL AND WOOD COMPANY Buy your coal now. J. R. Breedlove, Prop. Phone - Day 441 - Night 288-W 250 Academy Street Blackstone Virginia CHURCH STREET GROCERY Staple Groceries Complete Amoco Lubrication Phone 803 Blackstone Virginia AMOCO SERVICE STATION Gas - Oil - Tires 200 North Main Street Blackstone Virginia VAUGHAN AND SONS Pontiac Cars -International Trucks John Deere Farm Machinery Sales and Service 121 West Broad St. Phone s : Day 159 Night 117-W Blackstone Virginia BLACKSTONE FUEL SUPPLY CO., INC. Wholesale and Retail COAL - FUEL OIL - HAY GRAIN - FEED - SEED Sand Dairy Feed Gravel Poultry Feed Phone 43 Blackstone Virginia WINN BROTHERS FURNITURE CO. Southside Virginia’s Largest and Most Complete Furniture Store 102 West Broad Street Phone 252 Blackstone Virginia FRY PHOTOGRAPHERS Portrait and Commercial Photographs Phone 289 Blackstone Virginia LUCY AND JONES TELEVISION SERVICE RADIO SERVICING Phone 428-J BLACKSTONE RESTAURANT Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia Shop with Confidence At CENTRAL CLEANING SEAY - BAGLEY COMPANY AND PRESSING SHOP “Blackstone ’ s Leading Department Store” J. W. Marshall, Proprietor Since 1872 Phone 92 -J Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia STONE’S JEWELRY STORE Meet Your Friends At Nottawa Theatre Building 50 Patterns Sterling Silver Blackstone Virginia SLAW’S FARMERS HARDWARE AND SUPPLY COMPANY T. H. Rash, Jr. , Proprietor Phones 101 and 102 Building Material Plumbing Supplies JOHNSON’S Store Phone 343 Shop Phone 475 SANITARY MARKET Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia CITIZENS BANK TRUST COMPANY “Service With Safety” Since 1873 W. S. PEEBLES COMPANY The Bank Your Grandparents Used To Bank With, “Peebles Quality” W hy Not Y ou ? The Progressive Department Store Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia THE GROVE NOTTAWA THEATRE Meals Sandwiche s 3 Miles West of Blackstone On Route 460 Blackstone Virginia BLACKSTONE PRODUCE CO. CLAY’S HATCHERY DEALERS IN U. S. APPROVED Poultry, Eggs, Feeds, Seeds PULLORUM CLEAN Phone 199 Phone 498 Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia Fairfax Hall TOP QUALITY CANNED GOODS Distributed In This Section By Barrow Grocery Co. , Inc. Blackstone Virginia GARRETT, MOON POOL THE TRANSPORT CORPORATION GENERAL CONTRACTORS PHONE WILFRED G. EPES JR. Office 305- W Pre sident Warehouse 518 Box 112 Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia L. H. IRBY PERKINS - BARNES CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. INSURANCE AGENCY GENERAL CONTRACTORS Blackstone V irginia Blackstone V irginia PLANTERS WAREHOUSE M. E. Inge, Proprietor For the Sale of Leaf Tobacco Hay, Grain, Mill Feed, Flour Field Seeds, Fertilizer PATTERSON CAB COMPANY Phone 81 BLACKSTONE MOTOR CO. FORD Sales - Service Phones 15 and 86 Phone 53 Blackstone V irginia Blackstone V irginia HARTSELL JEWELERS PALACE RESTAURANT Jewelry Silver Crystal China 110 North Main Street Blackstone Virginia CANTEEN NO. 1 “Our Meals are always best” Military Supplies Watches Gifts 2G3 South Main Street Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia cpoTi pcc n F AMFPC rvp MELT’S BAKERY orUlLlLoo AiN 1IN t. “Quality is our Aim’’ Try Melt’s Bakery Products “They melt in your mouth’’ We specialize in cakes and pastries. Phone 276 Phone 403-W Blackstone Virginia Blackstone Virginia WKLV 1490 on your Dial Blackstone Virginia Acknowledgment As we, the members of the annual staff, finally complete our work on the 1951 “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 what without the help of certain people we could not have made possible the publication of this book. We wish to express our sincere appre- ciation 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 Jo Anne Barnes, 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 1951 Ivy Staff THE LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA 1000755700