Blackstone High School - Ivy Yearbook (Blackstone, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1956 volume:

SAI ae ea he oy, ines. “ «. « . “i ee e; . i ‘ ‘ .4 EDITOR Peggy Love Sutphin BUSINESS MANAGER | Betty White ee en ye ee begaed ek a a ACT§VITIES SPORTS Dedication gas 4 ‘ For the high standards she sets in all her classes, For her help in producing the Ram's Horn, But especially for her humor, her sympathy, and her friendship, We dedicate this volume of The Ivy to our business teacher, Mrs. DeBusk. ALL ¥ Sponsored by NOTTOWA THEA Faculty MR. C.M. BUSSINGER MR. ARTHUR J. PARR Division Superintendent of Schools Principal in Nottoway and Amelia Counties B,. A.,Randolph-Macon Men's College B.S., William Mary M. A., University of Virginia M.A., Columbia University Mr. Parr is always ready to help students with their problems. Sponsored by: ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT COMPANY and GARRETT, MOON POOL, INC. Faculty MRS. HILDA B. CASSELL MRS. VIRGINIA W. COBBS B.S., Radford College B.S., U. of Alabama Sponsor ot il HoA. Physical Education Home Economics Government and Civics Sponsor of Cheerleaders MRS. IZELL H. HUTCHERSON MRS. VIRGINIA F. JORDAN B.S., Longwood College B,. A., Randolph-Macon Languages History; English; Sponsor of Annual, Sponsor of Ram's Horn Dramatics and Thespian Clubs Sponsored by: HUB DEPARTMENT STORE and WALLACE CHEVROLET MRS. ROSA C. BEVILLE Blackstone College Secretary to Mr. Parr MR. WILLIAM BENDER B. M. E , Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Ohio Music; Sponsor of Band Glee Club MRS. P. M. PEERMAN B.S., University of Virginia Librarian; Sponsor of Library Club MR. WARREN THWEATT BS isu Ve Poi Nort Mic egt en teanis Sponsored by: Agriculture; Chemistry COLE'S Sponsor of F. F.A. ‘Home of Fine Clothes’”’ and NASH INSURANCE AGENCY Faculty MISS LILLIAN MABEN MRS. CORNELIA I. DeBUSK B. A., Randolph-Macon B.S., Mary Washington M.A., William Mary Commercial; Sponsor of Mathematics Commercial Club and Ram's Horn Sponsor of Freshman Class MR. CHARLES R. WILDMAN MR. ROBERT BUDLOVE A. B., Marshall College, Hunting- Bie oot tkeikts iw ea anLU ett We Y Wa ton, West Virginia Biology; Science; Physical Education Physical Education; Science Sponsored by: Sponsor of Sophomore Class Sponsor of Variety Club PLANTER’S WAREHOUSE and RAGSDALE'S TEXACO SERVICE CENTER Faculty MRS. HELEN H. PARR MISS MARTHA HAMMOCK B, A., Westhampton; University of B. A., Longwood College Rennes; Columbia University English; Sponsor of National Mathematics; French; Sponsor of Honor Society and Senior Class Pep Club and Junior Class Sponsored by: HARDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY and NOTTOWAY TAVERN MRS. ANNA K. WEATHERFORD B.S., William Mary Dietitian « Seage 924 Re gente Sg At rere weeete mer Fe eee et 3) bs Z iy vaa’ e . x ™ . a2 a 5 | S23 2On gO fre 2 ia 28 ngs ( = Class ‘ Life is what you make it’’; so goes the motto of the class of °56. In the five years since they have been in high school, they have excelled in many fields--Sports,Student Government,and Academic Standing. Their flower, the white iris, shows purity. Their colors, too, are significant. Blue and white--white for purity and blue for loyalty. Their school life has truly been rich. We predict that their life after graduation will be successful for ‘‘Life is what you make it.’’ BILLY ABERNATHY mOCdiaDackw: S.C.A.1, 2,3, .Vice-Pres.4, District Representative 4¢and 5; Glee Club 3; F.F.A. 2, 3, Treas. 4, 5; Dramatics 2, 3, 4, 5; Thespian 5; Football 3, Co-Captain 4, 5; Basketball 3, 4; Varsity 3, 4, 5. WAYNE BISHOP ‘ Bishop”’ Commercial Club 4, 5; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3; Var- Sityio. HAROLD BLEVINS Popeye Ba BAL 25554, 2% JERRY BLEVINS Oar eae Se Cer Acrlreasiasandso; oaretyveratrolely 25) 5,0,Capt. 4, beta 4; National Honor Soc iety Treas. 5; Ram’s Horn 2, 3, Pro- duction Editor 4 and 5; Commercial 4,Sec.and Treas. 5; Li- brary 3,V-Pres. 4; Class Officer 2, 3; SIPA 4; Boys State 4. FRANKLIN BRADFORD Molle mins F.F.A.2, 3, Reporter 4, 5; Dramatics 4; Football 5; Class Officer 4. ERNESTINE BRIDGEMAN SE rnieu Transferred 5; Dramatics 5; Pep Club 5; Class Officer 5. Class ERNEST CHILES ony Commercial 4, V-Pres. 5; Class Officer 4; Office Work 5. ANNE CLAY “Gorilla S.C.A.2, 3, Recording Sec. 5; Glee Club 2,3,4; Beta 4; Nat- ional Honor Society V-Pres. 5;, Commercial 4, 5; Ivy Ass’t. Editor 3,Bus.Megr. 4; Library Sec. 2, Pres. 3, 4; Dramatics 3,4,;5; Thespian 4, 5; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; 4,s5seBasketball 2),.3, Co-Capt.4,5; Cheerleader 3, 4, 5; Varsity 3,Board Member 4,Sec. 5; Class Officer 1; SIPA 3, 4; Girls State 4, JAMES DALTON ‘ ‘Dalton’ , S.C.A.5; F.F.A. 1, 2; Football 4, 5; Varsity o;.boyvcnsrate a. JOHN FELTS mere lt sims FE. B.A. 2; 3, ¥=Pres. 5: Dramatics 4; vi 50 RUTH HAWKINS So CUE US os Glee Club 3; Commercial 4; Dramatics 4,5; Pep Club1,2,3, Pres. 4, 5; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Softball Mgr. 2, 3, 4; Cheer- leader 3, 4, Head Cheerleader 5; Varsity 4, 5. OTHO FRAHER OO ttou S.C. A. Corresponding Sec. 3, 5; Safety Patrol 2; Beta 4; National Honor Society 5;S.C.A. Rep. 5; Ram's Horn 2, 3, Editor 4, 5; Commercial 4; Library 1,2; Dramatics 2,3,4, 5; Varsity Board Member 5; Class Officer 5; SIPA 4. GLENN HURT ee yee S.C.A. 4,5; Rep. 5; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Beta 4; National Hon- or Society Sec.5; Ram’s Horn 2, Ass’t.Bus.Mgr.3, Produc- tion Editor 4, 5; Commercial 4; Library2,3,4,5; Dramatics 2,3, 4; Thespian 4, 5; Class Officer 4, 5; Boys State 4. RACHEL HUDSON ‘ Rae ’ Commercial 4, 5. Clas: BOBBY LEWIS Gurl vas F.F.A.2,3, Pres. 4, 5; Dramatics 4, DORIS LEWIS ‘ ‘Dot’ , F.H. A. 3; Commercial 4, 5; Softball 4, 5; Varsity 5; Class Officer 4. ELLEN BYRD LOVE OO hetitearel” S.C.A. Pianist 4 and 5; Glee Club Pianist 3, 4; Ram’s Horn Gossip Editor 4; Dramatics 3, 4, 5; Commercial 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4, 5; Basketball 2; Cheerleader 3, Head Cheerleader 4,5; Varsity 4, Board Member 5; Class Officer 4. MARGARET MATTHEW SON Site F.H. A. 2; Commercial 4, 5; Office Work 5. J Of ’56 DORIS ROGERS “Doris’ - Safety Patrol 4; F.H.A. 3; Commercial 4, 5; Office Work 5. ERNEST ROBERTSON “Steels Se GerAceo ns eh te wA 2 eee Om ramatlesecarss) 450; [bes = pian 5; Football 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4 and 5; Basketball 3, 4, 5; Viarsityss14,.5; Class Officer], 2: DOROTHY TOMPKINS SSO time Commercial 4, 5; Softball 1, 2; Office Work 5. PEGGY LOVE SUTPHIN Renn yias S@iG. Aw 33 Glee Club 2.994) 45,52.5.e ta. 4) National Honor so- ciety 5; Ivy Ass't.Ed.4,Editor 5; Commercial 4, 5; Library SeePres 45D rama tics 4,.5, lnespian 45; rep Glubalaec; Class Officer 3; SIPA 4, 5. Class Of ’56 JOY WAINWRIGHT ‘ Maggie’’ S.C.A.1,2, 3, V-Pres. 5, State Convention 3; Glee Club 2, Sec.-Treas,.3,4; Beta 4; National Honor Society Pres. 5; Ivy Ass't. Bus. Mgr, 3, Editor 4; Commercial 4, 5; Library 2, Sec. 3, 4; Dramatics 3,4,5; Pep Club 1, Treas. 2, Sec. 3, 4, 5; Basketball 2, Mgr.3, 4, 5; Varsity 4, Treas. 5; Class Of- ficer 1, 2; SIPA 3, 4; Girls State 4. KELSO WATERS eve lve S. G.A. Pres. 5; Ramis Horn (2,,Ass.t, Editors; Library 2, 3; Dramatics 2, 3, 4, 5; Football 4, 5; Class Officer 3; SIPA 3; Miller Rhoads Forum. ROGER WILLIAMS Chips Safety Patrol 4; Beta 4; National Honor Society 5; Ram's Horn 4; Commercial 4, CALVIN YEATTS sy ecattsee F.F.A. 2, 3, Sentinel 4 and 5; Football 2, 4, 5. Meriwether Hurt.... Parricia Arrow os. ec e-« Joe Borum President Vice-President S.C.A. Representative JUNIORS Sponsored by: PRES ergere £% seem hy ’ rr Larry Good ....S.C.A. Representative SlOVIARMUTTAYtetslelslstehelsl cists (OC Cretany Woodrow Hudsontiies -isis sieht DE Teasurer L.H.IRBY INSURANCE AGENCY Class Pauline Abernathy Patricia Barrow Charlene Bedall Joe Borum Tommy Bradshaw Ray Brugos Bobby Daniels Audrey Davis Waiting for the bell to ring ‘‘Bucky, what else did you do onSaturday?”’ ‘ OUP SYN Frank Davis Spencer Elmore Jerry Good Larry Good Alice Gunn Sonny Hammock Vaniene Hardin Lois Hawkes Woodrow Hudson Meriwether Hurt George Jones Graham Jones Betty Kjeldsen Gladys Krieder John Koonce Page Landers Carolyn Lucy Shirley Martin Wallace Martin Leroy Matthews Henry Maxey Lois McDaniel : Irby Moncure Gloria Murray Emery Naugle Richard Nichols Ruth Palmore Matilda Powell Janet Rice Patricia Ritchie William S. Robertson Lillie Rogers Bucky Shelli : Wayne Simonton : Jennie M. Stokes : Gracie Tompkins : Tommy West Joyce Williams James Williamson Jean Williamson SOPHOMORES Patsy Hutcherson ...S.C.A. Representative MOnCUresS TOWUETE memes ei vielerraeh res Ident WO LSC ce ig wa ag Wwe Spiel es Pats yew illiamson sis x, 39s sw. 0 oie ML TCASUTEr IN iota DEANE) ft. Sto 6 Geross resem DecCretary: Sponsored by: PAUL'S LOBSTER STEAK HOUSE EN A Thurman Atkinson Nancy Beville Clinton Blalock Richmond Crinkley Moncure Crowder Pansy Daniel Tommy Daniel Harry Felts Richard Hardy Sam Harrelson Emily Harris Billy Harrison Martha Hastings Benjamin Hawkes Arlene Hudson Patsy Hutcherson Charlotte Leis Kathleen Leis Nancy Lewis John Longmire Bill Monahan Jimmy Papouchis Anita Patterson Peggy Patterson Myra Phelps Thelma Phillips Charles Rogers Joyce Throneburg Billy Weatherford Betty White Walter Williams Patsy Williamson Wayne Wray —— 2 ; - auiial: a Li ig ae ee 6B f =e ‘ F git ‘ f Rap Rah in din eigheao FRESHMEN Hugheyelverton ....-+..+... President Carol Bridgeman..... Vice-President Shirley Ritchie . S.C.A. Representative Sponsored by: BASKERVILLE LOVE Tire Recapping Conway Moncure . S.C.A.Representative Bett yea nel seccck. ber cmeue eae: Fils DoOtothyetialLectece. islet cae so sets Treasurer Secretary Class Jean Adkins Connie Sue Akers Carolyn Bridgeman Joyce Caswell Nancy Chiles Dewayne Collins Martha Daniel Betty Daniels James Daniels Charles Deal Mary Ann Drawbond Danny Falwell Dorothy Hallett Lawrence Hamlett Clyde Harvey Nancy Hauser Ludson Hudgins Alease Hudson Howard Huff Gordon Lee Betty Ann Leis Eddie Lester Wesley Lewis Eunice Lloyd Bobbie Love Of ’59 Catherine Martin Barbara Mast Conway Moncure Charles Orange Shirley Perkinson John Procise Barbara Reynolds Shirley Ritchie Bonnie Rockwell Nancy Rorer Herbert Rutledge Danny Sheffield Nancy Simonton Richard Slaw John Maben Stokes Mazie Thacker Joan Tunstall Thomas Utley Leslie Wagoner Mildred Webb Dwight Wenger Travis Winn Patsy White Betty Ann Wray Hugh Yelverton Miss Maben solves the problem. ’ ‘ Didshe say. 1 before, ce, or. em before Last minute cram. Psh! Lucy, what's the answer? Is this Study Hall?!!! Mrs. Parr teaches us to parler francais. FIGHTH GRADE LIK RORY CSLOT Sates ok clic i einers wee resident Alice Slaw ...... S.C.A. Representative Marylee DOLSSCAUL.6. os) ciel ens seb reasurer Han rveLuLene rs Olle. nmensmel cts Vice-President JAResrACe Vie. u ttl ciststs sieiseeer eT DCCLreELary Walter Mac Jones ..S.C.A. Representative Sponsored by: FARMERS HARDWARE SUPPLY COMPANY and JOHNSON’'S SUPER MARKET as cul ee Stuart Armes William Baskervill Mary Sue Boisseau Vernon Dean Dennis Cassada Buck Clark Herbert Crowder Frank Dalton Billy Davis Willa Decker Louise Edmonds Gerald Fisher Dick Forrester Joan Genereau Carolyn Good Jane Gracey Larry Hammock Vera Harris Robert Hawkes Harry Hutcherson Betty Jacobs Joy Jones Walter Mac Jones Betty Krieder Betty Krenzer Aubrey Lewis Shelva Martin Larry Mayne Elizabeth McNair Sadie Mitchell Class Of ’60 James Morris John Neff Douglas Palmore Harriet Papouchis Brenda Phelps Sandra Phelps Thomas Phelps Anne Reynolds Evelyn Rivers Paul Robertson Vernona Robertson Marie Rockwell Joe Sharrer Randolph Shell Alice Slaw Kirkie Spangenburg Jane Spruill Betty Stell Virginia Thorp Howard Tompkins Frances Tucker Sue Ellen Tuggle Lillie Turner Maude Underwood Thomas Upson Loretta Via Elsie Mae Watson Patricia Wilson Peter Zaepful ’ ‘ Cure’’ really has the service. Nosing around Hey Rats! Is that cheese you’re eating? BIGAMY IS ILLEGAL! — ree . g . 1 gees ; : a4 @ ; ‘ Fin = - ef ACTIVITIES a 3 v Bs : + : P - Student Council The purpose of the S.C. A. is to provide a student organization to promote the general welfare of the school and community. It is done by providing training for each individual for his membership in a democracy, by pro- moting cooperation between the students, faculty, and community, and by coordinating and stimulating interest in all student activities. The success of the S.C. A. depends largely on the extent and manner that the above is carried out, Page sponsored by: W.S. PEEBLES DEPARTMENT STORE Kelso calls the meeting to order. First Row: EllenByrd Love, Pianist; Joyce Throneburg, Song Leader; Jerry Blevins, Treasurer; Leroy Matthews, Corresponding Secretary; Kelso Waters, President; Joy Wainwright, Vice- President; Anne Clay, Recording Secretary; Mr. Parr, Advisor, Second Row: Patsy Williamson, Patsy Hutcherson, Conway Moncure, Shirley Ritchie, Alice Slaw, Audrey Davis, Shirley Martin. Third Row: Glenn Hurt, William S,. Robertson, Matilda Powell, Walter Mac Jones, John Long- j mire. Fourth Row: Lazry Good, Meriwether Hurt, Billy Weatherford, Joe Borum, First Row: Conway Moncure, Walter Williams, Sandra Phelps, Betty Stell, Sadie Mitchell, Nancy Hauser. Second Row: Tommy Phelps, Mary Ann Drawbond, Shirley Martin, Alice Gunn, Pauline Abernathy, Douglas Palmore. Third Row: John Procise, Lieutenant; Larry Mayne, Buck Clark, Lieutenant; Dwight Wenger, Wayne Wray, Captain. Buck, Wayne, and John take a break before the 3:15 rush, Safety Patrol ee Rain or shine,hot or cold, there is a patrol A member on duty to safeguard the pupils of - Blackstone High School. The patrolmen have the important responsibility of helping children past dangerous crossings and guiding them off or on buses, While the patrolmanhas no authority to stop traffic orto force obedience, yet by his presence hewarns motorists and childrento practice safety rules. Page sponsored by: SHARRER’'S MARKET and SANITARY BEAUTY SHOPPE First Row: Conway Moncure, Larry Mayne, John Neff, Dick Forrester, Gloria Murray, Emily Harris, Peggy Patterson, Vera Harris, Sue Tuggle, Vernona Robertson, Brenda Phelps, Elsie Watson, Betty Krenzer, Jane Gracey, Mary Sue Boisseau, Marie Rockwell, Joan Genereau. Sec- ond Row: Buck Clark, Clyde Harvey, Jimmy Papouchis, Frank Davis, Patricia Ritchie, Elizabeth McNair, Audrey Davis, Page Landers, Patricia Barrow, Charlene Bedall, Myra Phelps, Betty Wray, Lois Hawkes,Janet Rice. ThirdRow: John Procise, Irby Moncure, Dwight Wenger, Danny Sheffield, Graham Jones, Alice Slaw, Carolyn Good, Harriet Papouchis, Kirkie Spangenburg, Jane Spruill, Carolyn Lucy, Matilda Powell, Mazie Thacker, Nancy Hauser, Gracie Tompkins, Mary Ann Drawbond, Lillie Rogers, Joyce Caswell, Peggy Sutphin, Mr. Bender-Director. Mr. Bender, the director Glee Club The Glee Club is composed of students from the eighth through the twelfth grades who have a special in- terest in music, The purpose of the Glee Club is to pro- mote a greater interest and participation in music in the school and the community, The music is varied from joyous to serious and from pop to classical. Perform- ances are given to the school and various civic organi- zations such as the P-T-A- and the Woman's Club. Page sponsored by: HAMMOCK-RAND MOTOR COMPANY First Row: James Morris, Pack Sheffield, Fred Sanger, Jimmy Papouchis, Frank Davis, Susan Clay, Jerry Parr, Danny Sheffield, Billy Davis, Matilda Powell, Second Row: Mr. Bender, in- structor; John Maben Stokes, Nancy Beville, Betty Wray, Jane Spruill, Charles Orange, Dick Forrester, John Koonce, Larry Davis. Third Row: Harry Hutcherson, Donny Koonce, Gracie Tompkins, Herbert Crowder, Irving Palmore, Gordon Lee, Barbara Reynolds, James Utley, Conway Moncure, Buck Clark. Absent: Bonnie Sutphin, Richard Slaw. Buck and Danny tune up. Band The Band has been reorganized this year after four years without a teacher. For this reason, all the mem- bers except John Koonce, Frank Davis, and Sam Harrel- son are beginners, just learning theirinstruments, They are working inclasses of mixed instruments: the high school, two class periods a week; and the grade school, one. The combined band meets for twenty minutes every Friday. What they lack in money and time, they make up in enthusiasm. Just wait until the B. H.S. Band leads our Victory Parade! Page sponsored by: MICK OR MACK and BOOKER’S TEXACO SERVICE CENTER Ee Commercial Club The Commercial Club,organized only last year, is composed of students having an interest in business and taking or have taken at least one commercial subject. The Commercial Club have for their objectives (1) to sponsor an awards pro- gram to encourage progress in commercial subjects, (2) tofurnish typists for the school paper each year, and (4) to assist in typing problems relating to school functions, Page sponsored by: WILLIAMS DEPARTMENT STORE INC. and STOKES-WILLIAMS HARDWARE CoO. INC. Betty, Doris, and Margaret type up the school paper. Seated: Audrey Davis, S.C. A. Representative; Ruth Palmore, Vice-President; Betty Kjeldsen, President; Jerry Blevins, Secretary, First Row: Joy Wainwright, Anne Clay, Gloria Murray, Jean Williamson, Alice Gunn, Joyce Williams, Lois Hawkes, Patricia Ritchie, Gracie Tompkins, Jennie M.Stokes, Pansy Daniel, Margaret Matthew, Vaniene Hardin, Doris Lewis, Mrs. DeBusk, Sponsor. Second Row: Ernest Chiles,George Jones, Sonny Hammock, Dorothy Tompkins, Lillie Rogers, Peggy Sutphin, Doris Rogers. Ram’s Horn With the weekly circulation of the Ram’s Horn, par- ents and teachers, as well as B.H.S. students, are kept well-informed on the latest news. In all the phases of production, the reporters and typists benefit from their experiences which include drawing, interviewing for re- ports, assigning articles, and mimeographing. The Ram's Horn is the product of much hard work and the cooperation of all Blackstone. Page sponsored by: BLACKSTONE FUEL SUPPLY COMPANY Jerry and Jennie Marshall put the news on the press. First Row: Mrs. Hutcherson, Sponsor; Joyce Throneburg, Business Manager; Richmond Crink- ley, Assistant Editor; Jennie M. Stokes, Editor; William S. Robertson, S.C. A. Representative; Nancy Beville, Carolyn Lucy. Second Row: Mrs. DeBusk, Sponsor; Betty Daniels, Sports Edi- tor; Pansy Daniel, Myra Phelps, Patsy Williamson, Patricia Ritchie, Dorothy Hallett, Otho Fraher, Sports Editor; Charles Orange, Peggy Patterson, Sam Harrelson, Sports Editor; Glenn Hurt, Jerry Blevins, Production Editor, Seated: Joe Borum, Assistant Business Manager; Patsy Hutcherson, Assistant Business Manager; Betty White, Business Manager; Peggy Sutphin, Editor; Patricia Barrow, Assistant Editor; Mrs, Jordan, Sponsor; Meriwether Hurt,S.C.A.Representative. Standing: Bobbie Love, Joan Tunstall, Barbara Mast. ‘ Don’t look so sad!”’ Page sponsored by: says Tommy Bradshaw, L.G. BALFOUR COMPANY staff photographer. Walter Anderson, Agent Annual Staff During summer meetings, plans for the '56 Ivy began; theme, dedication, and color were carefully selected. Business Manager, Betty White, and her assistants began selling ads to the town merchants, who were very cooper- ative. In the fall, the editor, Peggy Sutphin, and the photo- grapher, Tommy Bradshaw, were busy planning the dum- my and taking pictures for the first deadline. The staff worked hard this year in hopes of having an annual that would please the students, Several of the staff members wentto SIPA in the spring. National Honor Soctety The National Honor Society is a national high-school organization that recognizes outstanding students on the basis of scholarship, leadership, service, and character, No honor conferred by the school excels that of this so- ciety. It represents the basic objectives for which schools were instituted and gives recognition to those who have most nearly attained the desired ends, The motto is Noblesse Oblige,’’ meaning responsibility of each mem- ber to society. Page sponsored by: CITIZENS BANK AND TRUST CO. Peggy and Roger check the Honor Roll. First Row: Miss Hammock, Sponsor; Anne Clay, Vice-President; Joy Wainwright, President; Peggy Sutphin. Second Row: Roger Williams,Jerry Blevins, Treasurer; Otho Fraher, S.C. A. Representative; Glenn Hurt, Secretary. tions Wyte First Row: A.Davis, Secretary; J. Good, President; W. Robertson, Vice-President; J. Borum, Treasurer; Glenn Hurt,S.C.A.Representative; Mrs. Jordan, Sponsor. Second Row: M. Powell, B.Weatherford, C.Moncure, C.Lucy, E. B. Love, J. Wainwright, A. Clay. Third Row: B. Shell, L.Matthews,J. Spruill, P.Barrow, P. Landers, P. Sutphin, J. Longmire, C. Bridgeman. Fourth Row: fT. West, P: Hutcherson, 1} Moncure, M. Hurt, Be White) S. Ritehie, Ourraher sb bewove, S. Perkinson. Fifth Row: R. Hawkins, P. Patterson, E. Bridgeman, B. Wray, B. Rockwell, P. Ritchie, B. Mast,N.Beville, N. Simonton. Sixth Row: V. Hardin, B. Kjeldsen, J. Stokes, R. Pal- more, C.-Bedall, N. Chiles. Seventh Row: S. Elmore, L. Good, H. Yelverton, J. Tunstall, M. Phelps. Eighth Row: J. Koonce, J. Stokes, R. Crinkley, S:} Hammock, Re Shelle Ninth) Rowabe Davis, A, Patterson, S. Harrelson, B, Abernathy, E. Robertson, T. Bradshaw, M. Crowder, R. Hardy. Dramatics Club If ‘‘all the world’s a stage,’’ then the Dramatic Club offers all the high school a chance to get into the act. Actor or whatever-everyone finds an outlet for his talents. The club encourages play production and appreciation and sets a standard for alldramatic work. Out of eight Dramatic Festivals entered, they have won six district and three state awards, This year they are having study groups and radio programs besides a full production schedule, Page sponsored by: LUCY SHEFFIELD TELEVISION SERVICE and VIRGINIA STEAM LAUNDRY DRY CLEANING CO. First Row: Mrs.Jordan, Sponsor; Meriwether Hurt, Vice-President; Matilda Powell, President; Betty Kjeldsen, Secretary; Billy Weatherford, S.C.A.Representative; Betty White. Second Row: Page Landers,Jennie M.Stokes, Anne Clay, Peggy Sutphin, Patricia Barrow, Jerry Good. Third Row: Leroy Matthews, Ernest Robertson, Billy Abernathy, Glenn Hurt, Larry Good, Richmond Crinkley. Jerry and Page play the leading roles in ‘‘ Peter Francisco.'' Chesplan Soctety Thespian Troupe 891 of Blackstone High School is a unit of the Dramatic Honor Society for secondary schools. The National Thespian Society is the largestdramatic organizationin the country and one of the most active. Mem- bership is based on character,talent,and work and must be earned by credits in acting a play. Each year the Troupe sponsors the contest play and a three- act play. For the second year they were hosts to the District One-Act Play Festival. Page sponsored by: FIRST NATIONAL BANK 7.F. A. The Blackstone F.F,A.Chapter is composed of boys taking vocational agriculture in the high school. In Farm- ers' Day, they exhibit crops which they have grown and articles that they have made in shop. They also partici- pate in the crops,forestry, shop, dairy, and other judging contest. In the spring,they usually have a L-A-N-D Fed- eration banquet and a picnic with the F.H. A. girls. In the summer, they send representatives to the F. F. A,- Ev tis A. Camps The main purpose of the F. F. A.is to develop ag- gressive leadership among farm boys. Page sponsored by: CLAY’S HATCHERY and DUMOND'S TRIM SHOP Ernest is proud of the Camper of the Week award that he won at Pee AEG anys First Row: John Felts, President; Harold Palmore, Vice-President; Buddy Naugle, Secretary; Ray Brugos, Treasurer; Wayne Simonton, Reporter; Calvin Yeatts, Sentinel; John Longmire, S.C.A.Representative. Second Row: Harry Felts, Wesley Lewis, Billy Abernathy, Henry Maxey, Howard Huff, James Williamson. Third Row: Clinton Blalock, Benjamin Hawkes, Wal- lace Martin, Dwight Wenger, James Daniels, Charles Rogers, Bobby Lewis. Fourth Row: Frank- lin Bradford, Ernest Robertson, Warren L. Thweatt, Advisor; Wayne Wray; Leslie Wagoner, Gordon Lee, John Procise. Fatt. v- The Future Homemakers of America is the national organization of pupils studying homemaking in grades eight through twelve in the United States and its terri- tories. Some of the purposes of the F, H. A. are to pro- mote a growing appreciation of the joys and satisfaction of homemaking,towork for good home and family life for all, and to provide wholesome individual and group re c- reation. The motto,‘‘Toward New Horizons,’’ expresses the purpose of the organization. Page sponsored by: WINSTEAD FLORIST and DILLARD-CRAWLEY HARDWARE CO. Joyce won the Camper of the Week award at F.H. A. Camp. Seated: Charlotte Leis, Reporter; Alice Gunn, Treas.; Carolyn Lucy, Vice-Pres.; Patricia Ritchie, Pres.; Nancy Lewis, Secretary; Martha Hastings, Historian. Standing: Alease Hudson, Nancy Beville, Pauline Abernathy, Pansy Daniel, Betty Daniels, Jean Williamson, Joyce Throne- burg, Nancy Rorer, Joyce Williams, Dorothy Hallett, Kathleen Leis, Patsy Williamson, Shirley Martin, S. C. A. Representative; Mrs. Cassell, Sponson, . ae al ; roe © First Row: M.Thacker, E.B.Love, P.Ritchie, Treasurer; P, Williamson, S.C. A. Representa- tive; P. Hutcherson, Secretary; J. Tunstall, Vice-President; V. Hardin, President; J. Spruill, P, Landers, J. Wainwright. Second Row: E. Watson, M. Phelps, B. Mast,S. Ritchie, B. Love, AS Glay, Ba White J.) LhorneburpinG. Murr ayow J potokes sm unbind ROW Dee hel pS pmlVir stemlodttecr Sponsor; B. Rockwell, C. Lucy, B. Kjeldsen, P. Barrow, B. Wray, P. Daniel, M. Daniel, N. Chiles. Fourth Row: C. Bedall, C. Akers, B. Daniels, S. Phelps, J. Gracey, H. Papouchis, C. Good, P. Wilson, S. Tuggle. Fifth Row: M. Powell, W. Decker, R. Hawkins, S. Perkinson, N. Simonton, C. Bridgeman, N. Beville, P. Patterson, E. Bridgeman, A. Patterson, A, Davis. See a Membership in the Pep Club is open to students who are will- ing towork and help support the Athletic Association and are eager to show school spirit. Pep Club members are expected to attend all ball games, to take turns selling refreshments and programs and taking up tickets at the games. It is their responsibility to see that the stadium is cleaned up after games. The club has a wide 2 variety of projects that all contribute to making Blackstone High School outstanding. Page sponsored by: SEAY-BAGLEY COMPANY pan OD Se ONT First Row: Ellen Byrd Love, Joy Wainwright, Anne Clay, Patricia Ritchie, Patricia Barrow, Carolyn Lucy. Second Row: Joyce Throneburg, Betty White, Vaniene Hardin, Gloria Murray, Audrey Davis, Nancy Beville, Ruth Hawkins, Doris Lewis, Nancy Lewis. Third Row: Conway Moncure, Richard Nichols, Wayne Bishop, James Dalton, John Koonce,Moncure Crowder, Bob- by Daniels, Leroy Matthews, Joe Borum, George Jones, Otho Fraher, Mr. Wildman, Sponsor. Fourth Row: William S. Robertson, Larry Good, Jerry Good, T.C. Atkinson, Tommy West, Bucky Shell, Spencer Elmore, Ernest Robertson, Billy Abernathy. ‘ Conway makes the ‘‘rats’’ bow to him.’ ’ Varsity Club The Varsity Club is composed of members who have earned letters in foat- ball, basketball, baseball, softball, or as managers or cheerleaders. The pur- pose of the club is topromote higher standards of athletics and scholarship. Itis controlled by a board of six Senior members: Ellen Byrd Love, Joy Wainwright, Anne Clay, Otho Fraher, Ernest Robertson, and Billy Abernathy, Every Christ- mas the club sponsors a dance for past and present members, Page sponsored by: EPES SUPPLY COMPANY 8 SS BBS BS Library Club One of the best means of developing interest in the school library is through the Library Club. Students are eligible for membership just as for any other school club--they must have passing grades, high citizenship rating, an attitude of helpfulness, will- ingness to perform any task assigned, and a love of books, Its purpose is to sponsor greater interest among the students in the use of books and library service, to stimulate reading interests, and to improve the library service of the school. Page sponsored by: SHEFFIELD FURNITURE CO. and HAMNER-HARDIN FUNERAL HOME : First Table: George Jones, 5. CGC. Ay Representative; Lillie Rogers; Vice—-Presidentnichard Nichols, President; Patricia Ritchie, Treasurer; Mrs. Peerman, Sponsor. Second Table: Jean : Williamson, Matilda Powell, Joyce Williams, Lois Hawkes, Nancy Beville, Patsy Williamson, Anita Patterson, Third Table: Page Landers, Jennie M. Stokes, Gracie Tompkins, Charlene Bedall, Patricia Brarrow, Carolyn Lucy, Joyce Throneburg. Standing: RichmondCrinkley, Glenn Hurt, John Koonce, Joe Borum, Tommy Bradshaw, Meriwether Hurt, William S. Robertson. ALD LAA Sponsored by: ei rae BLACKSTONE GUANO COMPANY ee = eS a ee ee ee ee OL ee eT ee ele (4 BH.S. Cheerleaders fs Sponsored by: PES TRANSPORT CORFH “Ship by Truck Here’s What Chey’re Cheering About VISITORS fit: ae (0) | a © YARDS TO GO ee Homecoming Score! Abernathy, carry it all the way!! Victory, victory is our cry! Go, Ram's, Go! Touchdown, Koonce! Hold on to that pigskin, Abernathy! Hit 'em again harder! -47 74.7655 les6 a6 220 56 i First Row: Dwayne Collins, Manager; Bobby Lewis, Wayne Simonton, Kelso Waters, Ernest Rob- ertson. Mr. Wildman, Coach; Bobby Daniels, Billy Weatherford, Tommy West, Hugh Yelverton, Ludson Hudgins, Manager. Second Row: Ray Brugos, Meriwether Hurt, Moncure Crowder, Bobo Jones, Billy Abernathy, Larry Good, Tommy Daniel, Frankie Bradford, John Longmire, Danny Sheffield. Third Row: Richard Hardy, Leroy Matthews, John Koonce, Joe Borum, Charles Rog- ers, Jerry Good, Bucky Shell, Spencer Elmore, James Dalton, George Jones. B.H.S. Rams The Blackstone High School Rams played Franklin 6 Bot. Ono outstanding football and closed their season Kenbridge 26 BH Saecu with a most satisfactory record-ten wins and Greensville 0 Bykiiis eel one loss. Victoria 0 B. Hy. The team, after winning the District III Varina 12 leIeels WG. Le Championship, went to Farmville where they Randolph-Henry 0 ba Wee fee ee met Appomattox for the regional title. After Farmville 14 Bun SS ees a hard struggle,they won the Regional Cham- Brunswick 6 Brio Ss eee pionship. Crewe 6 B.S eee The schooland the community shared the Parkview 6 Bali o sae triumph of the 1955 football team. Appomatox 7 Brevi a Olmeaus Sponsored by: SLAW’S ‘‘Home of Fine Foods’”’ Our Star Players Sponsored by: JOSEPH E. BEACH COMPANY INCORPORATED Standing: John Koonce Bobby Daniels Billy Abernathy Front: Ernest Robertson hy ee Bs Larry Good, Charles Rogers, Jerry Good, Bucky Shell, James Dalton, Spencer Elmore, Joe Borum. we Sponsored by seg Le NEM BOO’ Ee IPNG COM PANE ae ; The princesses make their grand entrance! Anybody watching ? To Joe, little things meana lot. Sponsored by: R.C.IRBY’S ESSO SERVICE CENTER Hey, the dance is over! Dancing on a cloud! She's your queen, isn't she Tommy? geman Vaniene Hardin tine Brid Ernes Ate etCths ie ee Homecoming Ruth Palmore Queen Betty White “8gy Patterson Vernona Robertson Jane Spruill Sponsored by: NOTTOWAY DRUG COMPANY First Row: Herbert Rutledge, Manager; Hugh Yelverton, Mr. Wildman, Coach; T. C. Atkinson, Tommy Daniel, Richard Slaw, Manager. Second Row: John Longmire, John Koonce, Joe Borum, Ernest Robertson, Spencer Elmore, Bucky Shell. B.H.S. Rams The Rams played above average basketball this year tofinish with a 7-4 over-all record, and all-6 district record. This was enough for a third place tie in the standings. In the tourna- ment the Rams advanced to the semifinals only to be defeated by the runner-up, Brunswick. Ernest Robertson and Joe Borum were the co-captains this year. Ernest Robertson will be the only graduation loss next year so the Rams are lookingforward to an even more suc- cessful season, Mr. Wildman, Coach Sponsored by: MAIN STREET MOTOR COMPANY Chrysler, Plymouth First Row: Shirley Ritchie, Carol Bridgeman, Nancy Simonton, Bobbie Love, Barbara Mast, Second Row: Betty Kjeldsen,Gloria Murray,Charlotte Leis, Betty White, Patricia Ritchie, Jen- nie Stokes. Third Row: Joy Wainwright, Manager; Betty Daniels, Vaniene Hardin, Patsy Hutch- erson, Joyce Throneburg, Anne Clay, Joan Tunstall, Nancy Chiles, Mrs. Cobbs, Coach, Girls’ Basketball The Blackstone High School Girls’ Basketball team, under the direction of Mrs. Virginia Cobbs, completed a fairly successful season with six wins and five defeats, The co-captains for this year were Gloria Murray and Vaniene Hardin. Of the 19 girls on the team, four won letters and five won stars, The students and the community provided support and encouragement throughout the season, Mrs. Cobbs, Coach Sponsored by: SPENCER DRUG COMPANY Familiar Scenes eo | Luto,I thinkmy ringis prettierthan yours. Getting ready for those hungry boys! Lunch time gab session! It was a wonderful week! “Years Ago’’ 4 Ruth Gordon This year for their annual play, the Thespian Society presented Years Ago'' by Ruth Gordon, After many trying days and nights, the stage was set and May l7th the date. Judging by the applause of the audience it was apparent that the play was a ''smash hit. ' Special credit was given to the cast and stage crew. Jerry Good, Matilda Powell,and Page Landers handled their parts beau- tifully. Meriwether Hurt, John Koonce, and Vaniene Hardin also deserve congratulations on backstage work. The play was another triumph for Mrs. Jordan and the Thes- pian Society. Sponsoredby: THE TRADING POST and BRAD- FORD WHITE CONTRACTORS eet Jerry Good, Page Landers, and Matilda Powell as they appeared in ''Years Ago. «saunas anwar Pat Barrow, Page Landers, and Gloria Murray sing out some tunes of the 1900's. Page as Ruth Gordon and Larry Good as Fred, her beau, try out a new dance step. Father and Mother talk over some problems with the teachers. S.C. A. This spring a big campaign for next year's of- ficers swept the school. Every morning there were always more new posters up on the walls. On election day one could hardly see the walls for the posters. In the auditorium, one candi- date had signs suspended in the airby helium filled ballons. Another candidate had a banner hung across the stage. These are only examples of the many original and cciorful slogans used. Onelection day, the candidates and all the other students were anxiously waiting to hear the final results of the voting. Kelso Waters, president, presents the gavel to next year's president, Joe Borum. The newly elected S.C.A. of- ficers; Page’ Landetis,-song leader; Irby Moncure, corre- sponding secretary; Jennie Stokes, recording secretary; Joe Borum, president; John Koonce, vice-president; Larry Good, treasurer; Jimmy Pa- pouchis, pianist. Mr. Parr presents Kelso Wat- ers with a paper, recognizing outstanding work of the S.C.A. this year. Sponsoredby: A.W. WATKINS, JEWELER and WINN BRO- THERS FURNITURE COM- PANY As an expression of thanks for their many contributions to the school and their ready helping hands, the S.C.A. gave gifts to five wonderful people. They were Mr. and Mrs. Parr, Mrs. Peerman, Miss Maben, and Mr. Wild- man. Through their fine service B. H, S. has been able to accomplish many things. They will be greatly missed next year. We wish them good luck and success in the future. eae. Wk OR, Yas SO We ginal, % For about a week this spring every boy you saw had his nose stuck ina drivingmanual. They were studying for the annual driving rodeo. Al- though the contest was open to both boys and girls, there were no girl contestants. Maybe they just couldn't musterup enough nerve. The test consisted of two parts. First the boys were given a written test, then they went to the stadium to try out their driving skills. The winner was Frank Davis. He was presented a plaque by Mr. Cecil Vaughan. Three other boys, who were close behind Frank and who were given certifi- cates, were Joe Borum, Tommy West,and Bobby Daniels. Frank will participate in the district contest. Ed Silverman helps paint signs for the B.H.S. The B.H.S. band had a float in the annual 4-H Band Boosters Club. parade, el AND Md c31 sco ECLUBS ” During one assembly every year, all the juniors and seniors sit and hold their breath. They all know that some of them will be tapped into the National Honor Society. The members are cho- sen by the faculty onthe basis of Character, Leadership, Citizenship,andService. This year there were sevenmembers tappedinto the socie- ty. The surprisedand happy new members were Vaniene Hardin, Matilda Powell, Lois Hawkes, f Lillie Rogers, Larry Good, Jennie Stokes, and Meriwether Hurt. i� : Glenn Hurt taps Larry Good : into the National Honor Scoeity. Every year members of the Ivy'' and ''Ram's Horn ! staffs attend the SIPA convention at Washington and Lee University. They attend classes and get pointers on how to publish a better newspaper and yearbook. Each year they have an outstanding writer asa guest speaker. This year Rube Goldberg, noted cartoonist, was the speaker. Mr. Goldberg starts to draw one of his cartoon inventions. Finished cartoon--How to get the dishes washed! Sponsoredby: MAYTON'S SERVICE CEN- TER =e 'Pure Oil Pr odwctsemitand ) Ds WATKIN'S STORE - ''The Best for Less'' That ''southern fried chicken' ' was really good. The Juniors chose ''Southern Plantation ! as their theme for the Junior-Senior banquet and prom. The tables were decorated with ivy covered can- delabras and bowls of magnolia blossoms. The dinner featured ham andfried chicken. After the banquet everyone went to the dance. Paper lan- terns, greenery, and a stone wall around the room gave the dance floor a southernatmosphere. Colored paper streamers were hung overhead. The Juniors really did a beautiful job, and the Seniors had a wonderful time. Ernest brings Patsy a corsage for the dance. Betty and T. C., watch the camera and smile! Miss Hammock, Mrs. DeBusk, and Mrs. Jordan seem to be enjoying the dance. Intermission time at the Junior -Senior dance! William and Peggy take a break for a coke. Billy and Ruth say good night. Meriwether and Shirley pose for pictures. _— Jer ry sayspen lL Gowmldmhave danced all night. The last dance-the end of a lovely evening. Graduation On the night of June 7th, 26 Seniors nervously awaited the first chords of Pomp and Circumstance. All were think- ing about the fun and sorrows of the past years and wondering what the future would hold for them. After the invocation, class president, Glenn Hurt, presentedthe theme--''Educa- tion for Effective and Positive Living. Roger Williams, salutatory, gave a talk on ''Educationto Prepare for Good Citizen- ship.'' Glenn Hurt chose 'Education to Combat the Threat of Communism for his topic, and Jerry Blevins had ''Educa- tion to Live inthe Atomic Age ! for his topic. Mr. Wildman gave out the awards. Anne Clay, Billy Abernathy, and Ernest Robertson received athletic awards. Joy Wainwright, Otho Fraher, and Peggy Sut- phin received journalism medals. Peggy also wona scholarship medal, and the Woman's Club scholarship. Anne Clay and Jerry Blevins were given the citizen- ship award. Rachel Hudson received the library award. Following the awards, Peggy Sutphin, valedictory, gave a talk on ''Education to Recognize the Important Things in Life. ' All of this came toa wonderful climax when Mr. Parr handedthem their diplomas and pronounced them as graduates of Blackstone High School. The Senior class presented a new United States flag anda new Virginia flagtothe school. They alsogave 16 books to the library. The Seniors straighten their caps before marching in. Peggy Sutphin Ellen Byrd Love Che Happy Moment — a Anne receives the citizenship award. Otho Fraher sal) ; td Lo 9 2 ‘ 7 : rel) a bale ce Pe eae TaN jad euy.) ae is _ ; a 7 = = Fabel ee ‘“ UY OP a ae, ee! 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