Blackstone High School - Ivy Yearbook (Blackstone, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1959 volume:

LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA GIFT F ' DIVISION OF EXTENSION C f SSiiiiiHlli : ,1 ijnsa m. ii wm m Published by the Annual Staff Editor — Joan Tunstall Business Manager-«Della Ann Christian foreword I At each commencement as the Valedic- tory ends, a solemn, expectant hush comes over the auditorium. Then an honor grad- uate rises and hands to the Junior presi- dent a lighted torch, the symbol of school leadership. In this way, one class passes to another the responsibility of upholding and cherishing the ideals that are a part of our life at Blacksto ne High School. The torch represents for us the standards of scholarship, of friendship, of sportsman- ship, and of honorable achievement that are our heritage as students here. Just as each runner in the old Greek relay race must hand on to the next an un- dimmed torch, so each generation of stu- dents becomes the guardian of the spirit of our school. We hope that the Class of ' 59 has proved worthy of that trust and that this volume of the Ivy will be a fit- ting record of our achievement. LIKE RUNNERS IN A RACE WE HAND ON THE TORCH OF LIFE.” Contents Dedication 3 Faculty 5 Students H Organizations 41 Athletics 57 Features 63 Advertisements 69 Propp ’ ' ' of The Lro� ary of Virginia 2 We, the Ivy staff of 1958-59, dedicate this annual to Hugh Yelverton III. Hugh was an outstanding member of his class and the class feels that he should be a part of their last year. In the goodly heritage that we derive from our school, Hugh exemplifies the high standards set before us. He was well-liked by the fac ilty and student body because of his willingness to cooperate and of the spirit in which he worked. He was not only an out- standing student scholastically, but he was an active and interested participant in church activities. Sportsmanship composed a natural part of his daily life. Like the average teen- ager, he enjoyed his friends and their activities. He had a warm, deep relationship with his family which was important to him. Blackstone High School pays this tribute to Hugh in recognition of the ideals of life that he opened to us-- standards that open the pages of our annual to you. Dedication Hugh Yelverton III 3 Students Acquire Different Phases Of Education The students enjoy fellowship with their friends in the hall before school. Mrs. Jordan emphasizes scholarship to her Eighth Grade guidance class. Betty Daniels, editor of the school paper, learns that with honor comes much re- sponsibility. Co- captains Ludson Hudgins and Walter Mac Jones display BHS ' s sportsmanship as they shake hands with Parkview ' s football CO- captains. The Halloween Dance exemplifies the f in in one of the types of recreation sponsored by the school. 4 SCHOLARSHIP... The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it after- wards. Anatole France Blackstone High School Benefits By New Teachers MR HUGH L. BLANTON Division Superintendent, Nottoway County B. S., William Mary M. Ed., University of Virginia MR WARREN L. THWEATT Principal B. S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute M. S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute MRS. HARRIET BOOKER Secretary to Mr. Thweatt MRS. HILDA B. CASSELL B. S., Radford College Home Economics Biology MRS. VIRGINIA W. COBBS B. S., University of Alabama Physical Education, Government, Science 6 Faculty Challenges Students In Basketball Game MRS. CORNELIA I. DE BUSK B. S., Mary Washington Commercial MRS. MC KEI L. FARLEY Driver Education Teacher MISS MARTHA HAMMOCK B. A., Longwood College English, History, French MRS. OLIVIA C. HARRISON B. S., Madison College Chemistry, Physics, General Science MR. HAROLD H. HOBGOOD B. A., University of Richmond Civics, English, World Geography The Faculty seem to enjoy the Homecoming Dance as much as the students. 7 Teachers Exhibit Talent In Assembly Program MRS. IZELL H. HUTCHERSON B. S., Longwood College English Latin Writing admission slips, typing notices, and general confusion make a typical morning in the office. MRS. VIRGINIA F. JORDAN B. A., Randolph- Macon M. A., Longwood College History, Dramatics English MR. W. CABELL RIVES B. A., Hampden- Sydney Physical Education Civics MRS. MOLLIE W. SANGER B. S., Longwood College B. S., in L. S., George Peabody Librarian 8 Extra Curricula Thrives With Sponsors ' Leadership MRS. ANNA K. WEATHERFORD B. S., William Mary Mathematics MRS. DOROTHY B, TUNSTALL B. S., Longwood College Mathematics MRS. ERMA THWEATT Dietitian MR. ROBERT B, WRENN B. S., V. ' P. 1. Agriculture Biology Lunchtime is the teachers ' one moment of relaxation in the day. 9 Departments Establish Basic Backgrounds Robert Lee points out the location of the country in his Current Events. BHS sets its standards high in the aca- demic department. Mathematics, science, language, and social studies courses offer the college-bound student a reliable background. For the scientist or engineer there are general science, biology, physics, and chemistry. The mathematicians ' classes are algebra, geome- try, and trigonometry. The future teacher has choices of Englisn, French, Latin, and Virginia, United States, and world history, geography, and government. Typing I students get in the swing of speed tests. The individual who is business- minded or who needs the background for personal use finds his course of study in the commercial department. Typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, and business math compose the important subjects in this field. Under Mrs. Cassell ' s instruction the girls in Home Economics make their own clothes. The home economics department offers many types of training for the future home- maker. She is taught the right way to prepare and to serve nutritional meals. The student learns how to make wise color selections for interior decoration as well as in clothing that she may buy or make. Child care is another important class. John Procise cuts glass while Mr. Wrenn supervises. Future farmers make their high school course one of agricultural education. They learn better methods of rotating and raising crops. Soil conservation and forestry manage- ment are included in this. Being able to judge and raise improved livestock is important knowledge. Learning to operate farm ma- chinery is a necessary part of this class. Shop skills are developed in this department, too. to FELLOWSHIP ♦ ♦ ♦ The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage. Psalms XVI, 6 Class Follows Motto, ’’Astra, Castra, Numen, Lumen” The eighth graders of five years ago could be recognized racing from class to class in complete confusion. On Homecoming Day bewildered rats scurried, trying to satisfy upper- classmen ' s demands. That year be- gan the class ' s annual Christmas dance- -a gay time of decoration and seasonal spirit. Junior history took the class on a trip to Jamestown to see Virginia ' s 350th anniversary celebrations. At the time money-making projects were numerous in an effort to finance a Junior-Senior banquet and prom. Arabian Nights , the theme, was carried out effectively in elaborate scenery and costumes. This topped off their Junior year. The Senior year climaxed the other four years of high school work and fun. The Scholarship Qualifying Test and talks with Mrs. Jordan started the Seniors thinking about preparations for the future. The Senior Play and Christmas dance expanded the treasury for a Senior trip. Final examinations reminded the Seniors that their high school career was drawing to a close. The ac- complishments and experiences of past years were rewarded by gradu- ation and that well-earned diploma. The graduates are now ready to further their education and lead lives of their own. The memories of Black- stone High School, fellow students, and teachers will remain forever. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS; John Maben Stokes, President; Nancy Simonton, Vice-President; Connie Sue Akers, Treasurer; Ludson Hud- gins, S C A Representative; Carol Bridgeman, Secretary; Jerry Hoyle, SC A Representative; Mrs. Virginia Jordan, Sponsor. S.Q.T. Condition Seniors For College Boards CONNIE SUE AKERS CAROL BRIDGEMAN CONNIE SUE AKERS Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Business Manag- er 5; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 5; Dramatics Club 3, 4, 5; Com- mercial Club 4, 5; Library Club 4, Student Council 5; Tri-Hi- Y 3, 5; Senior Play 5. CAROL BRIDGEMAN Class Officer 1, 2, 3, President 5; Homecoming Court 2,5; Pep Club 1, 2, 4, 5; President 3; Glee Club 1; Safety Patrol 1; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary 4, Presidents; Mono- gram Club 4, 5; Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5, Treasurer 3; Commercial Club 3, Vice-President 4, Secretary 5; Ram ' s Horn, -Art Editor 4, ; Library Club 3; Cheerleader 4, Head Cheer- leader 5; Basketball 2, 3,4, 5; Plays 2, 4, Senior Play 5; Head Majorette 3; Bulletin Board Chairman 5; DEWAYNE COLLINS Monogram Club 2, 4, 5; Football Manager 2, Football 4, 5; Baseball 2, 4; Senior Play 5. DEWAYNE COLLINS 13 Students Present Senior Play Janie MARTHA DANIEL BETTY DANIELS JIMMY DANIELS MARTHA DANIEL Glee Club 1; Pep Club 1, 2, 4; Com- mercial Club 3, President 4; F. H. A. 3, 4, Secretary 5; Library Club 4; Student Council 1, 4; BETTY DANIELS National Honor Society 4, S. C. A. Representatives; Monogram Club 4, 5; Ram ' s Horn Staff, Girls Sports Editor 2, 3, 4, Editor 5; History Club, Secretary-Treasurer; S. C. A. Corresponding Secretary 5; F. H. A. 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 5; Pep Club 2, 3, Secretary 4; Class Treasurer 2; Class Secretary 3; Class Treasurer 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4, 5; Homecoming Court, 4; S. C. A. State Convention 4; S. I, P. A. 4. JIMMY DANIELS F. F. A. 2, 3; Commercial Club 3, 4, 5; Dramatics Club 5; Senior Play 5; Chairman of Smoking Committee 5. M Courier-Record Sales Increase Treasury 15 Class Saves for Senior Trip NANCY LEIGH HAUSER DOROTHY ANN HALLETT DOROTHY ANN HALLETT Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Ram ' s Horn 2 , 5; F. H. A. 2, 4, 5, Vice-President 3; Dramatics 3, 4, 5; Safety Patrol 4; National Honor Society 4, President 5 ; Pep Club 5 ; Monogram Club 5; Tri- Hi-Y 5; Commercial Club, President 5; Ram ' s Horn, Business Manager 5; Student Council 3, 4; Class Secretary 2, 4; Homecoming Court 3; Cheer- leader 5; S. I. P. A. 4; S. C. A. Work Shop 4; District S. C. A., Secretary 4, Chairman 5; Forensics 4; Girls’ State 4; Senior Play 5. NANCY LEIGH HAUSER Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Safety Patrol 1,2; Commercial Club4, Vice-Presi- dent 5; Library Club 3, 5, Vice- President 4; Pep Club 5; Aimual Staff 5; Senior Play 5; Homecoming Court 1 . SAM HOWSE Transferred 4; Senior Play 5. SAM HOWSE 16 Seniors Hopefully Tackle College Boards JERRY HOYLE Transferred 4; Dramatics Club 4,5,6; Monogram Club 5,6; Council Member 6; Football 4,5; Bas- ketball 4, Co-captain 5; Baseball 4,5. LIJDSON HUDGINS Glee Cltib, Vice-President 4; Monogram Club 4,5; Council Member 5; Class President 1,4; E’ootball 3,4, Manager 2, Co-captain 5; Baseball 4,5. ALEASE HUDSON F.H.A. 1,2,3, Vice-President 4, Historian 5; Com- mercial Club 5. JERRY HOYLE LUDSON HUDGINS ALEASE HUDSON Term Papers Require Tedious Research HOWARD HUFF CONWAY MONCURE HOWARD HUFF F.F.A. 2, 3,4, 5; Senior Play 5. CONWAY MONCURE Council Member 2,3,4, President 5; District Con- vention 4; Radford Convention 4; Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4; Band 2; Monogram Club 1,2, 3, 4, 5; Dramatics 1,2, 3,4, 5; Plays 2,4, Senior Play 5; Boys ' State 4; Safety Patrol 1,2, Lieutenant 3,4; Bellefonte Rec- reation Association Representative 4; History Club 4,5; Ram ' s Horn 3; Baseball 1. CHARLES ORANGE Ram ' s Horn 1,2,3, Assistant Art Editor 4; Band 2,4, Treasurer 3; Safety Patrol 2; Council Member 1; Class Treasurer 3; Junior Varsity Basketball 1,2, Varsity 3,4,5; Senior Play 1. CHARLES ORANGE )8 Final Exams Bring Sighs Of Relief PEGGY PATTERSON PEGGY PATTERSON Class Secretary 1; Homecoming Court 1,3; Council Member 2; Songleader 2; Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4, 6; Pep Club 2, 3, 4, 6; Basketball 3; Monogram Club 4,5,6; Glee Club 2, 3,4,5; Ram ' s Horn 2; Cheer- leader 4; F.H.A. 6. SHIRLEY PERKINSON Dramatics Club 1,2, 3, 4, 5; Glee Club 1; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4, 5; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4, Secretary 5; Library Club 3,4,5. JOHN PROCISE F.F.A. 1,2,3, Vice-President 4, President 5; Safety Patrol 2,3, Lieutenant 4,5; Glee Club 1,2,3; Com- mercial Club 3; Dramatics Club 3; Monogram 4,5; Football. SHIRLEY PERKINSON JOHN PROCISE 19 Seniors Anticipate Junior-Senior Theme SHIRLEY RITCHIE SHIRLEY RITCHIE Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4, 5; Dramatics 1,2, 3, 4, 5; Glee Club 1; Library 3; Ram ' s Horn 3, Business Manager 4, Production Editor 5; Council Member 2,4, Secre- tary 5; Commercial Club 4,5, Vice-President 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4,5; F.H.A. 5; Basketball 2,3,4, 5; Cheerleader 4,5. BONNIE ROCKWELL F.H.A. 1,2,3, 4; Commercial Club 3,4; Ram ' s Horn 2,3,4; Glee Club 1; Dramatics Club 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 4; Cheerleader 5. NANCY RORER F.H.A. 1,2; Library Club 3,4,5; Glee Club 4,5; Commercial Club 5; Basketball 3. BONNIE ROCKWELL NANCY RORER 20 Futures Prophesied At Banquet NANCY SIMONTON Safety Patrol 1; Glee Club 1; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 5, Treasurer4; Dramatics 2,3, Treasurer 4; Library Club 3,5, Reporter 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4, President 5; Council Member, Pianist 4, Treasurer 5; District S.C.A. 4,5; Monogram Club 3,5, President 4; Na- tional Honor Society 4, Secretary- Treasurer 5; Annual Staff 5; Quill and Scroll, Secretary 5; Class Vice-President 5; Girls ' State 4; Cheerleader 4, 5; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Co-captain 5; Homecoming Court 2,3, Queen 5. JOHN MABEN STOKES Dramatics Club 1,2; Library Club 3; Monogram Club 4,5; Class President 5; Junior Varsity 1,2, Varsity 4, Captain 5; Baseball 3; Senior Play 5; Boys ' State 4; Band 2,3,4. MAZIE THACKER Glee Club 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4, 5; Dramatics Club 1,2, 3,4, 5; Monogram Club 5; Library Club 3,4, President 5; Commercial Club 4,5; Tri-Hi- Y 5; Cheerleader 5; Council Member 5; Home- coming Court 5; Senior Play 5. NANCY SIMONTON JOHN MABEN STOKES MAZIE THACKER Baccalaureate Sermon Provides Inspirational Note JOAN TUNSTALL TOMMY UTLEY JOAN TUNSTALL Annual Staff 2, Assistant Business Manager 3, As- sistant Editor 4, Editor 5; National Honor Society 4, Vice-President 5; Dramatics Club 1,2, 3, 4, 5; Thes- pian 3,5, Secretary 4; Quill and Scroll 4,5; Council Member 5, Recording Secretary 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4,5; Monogram Club 4,5; Pep Club 1,4,5, Vice-Pres- ident 2, Secretary 3; Glee Club 1,2; Class Vice- President 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4, Co-captain 5; Cheerleader 4,5; S.I.P.A. 3,4; Pla ys 2, Senior Play 5; Model General Assembly 4. TOMMY UTLEY Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4; Band 2,3,4; Dramatics Club 1,2, 3, 4, Vice-President 5; Thespian 5; Contest Play 4, Senior Play 5; Monogram Club 4,5; Foot- ball 4. MILDRED WEBB F.H.A. 4, Secretary 5; Commercial Club 5; Safety Patrol 3,4. MILDRED WEBB 22 Graduation Rewards Twelve Years Of Hard Work DWIGHT WENGER BETTY WRAY DWIGHT WENGER Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 2,3; Safety Patrol 2, Sergeant 5; Band 3,4; Library Club 3,4, Treasurer 5; Commercial Club 3; Dramatics Club 4,5; Hi- Y 5. BETTY WRAY Tri-Hi-Y 3,5; Glee Club 2,3,4; History Club 4, Secretary 5; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Commercial Club, Treasurers; Ram ' sHorn 2, 3,4, 5; Dramatics Club 3,4; Library Club 3,4, Vice-President 5; Pep Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Safety Patrol; Council Member 3,4; Homecoming Court 4; Senior Play 5. Senior play cast has first reading while Mrs. Jordan instructs. John Maben gives his six-weeks book report, a biography. I| 23 der, S.C. A. Representative; Seated - Jane Spruill, Secretary; Mary Sue Boisseau, Treasurer; Peggy Hoyle, S.C. A. Representative. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Standing - Mrs. Tun- stall. Sponsor; Harry Lew Hutcherson, President Dick Forrester, Vice-President; Herbert Crow- Junior-Senior Highlights School Year Gerald Bishop Mary Sue Boisseau Billy Baskerville 24 I Halloween Dance Launches Moneymaking Campaign Herbert Crowder Nancy Cooke Frank Dalton Danny Falwell Gerald Fisher Dick Forrester Juniors Look Forward To Career Day Music bythe Rocks helps to make the Junior Halloween dance a big success. Judy Jackson Betty Jacobs Aubrey Lewis Larry Mayne Jimmy Morris John Neff 26 Bracelet And Pin Sales Reap Funds Sandra Phelps Paul Robertson Herbert Rutledge Joe Sharrer Jane Spruill Allen Staples Tommy Upson Pat Wilson A map of Virginia captures the attention The Juniors contemplate their choice of of the U.S. History class. class rings. 27 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Standing - Sammy West, Treasurer; Mrs. Hutcherson, Sponsor; Billy Darby, S.C.A. Representative; Kneeling - Willson Hardy, President; Harris Daniel, Vice-President; Ann Dalton, Secretary. Sophomores Plan Early For Junior-Senior Stuart Armes Betty Atkinson Parker Bagwell Sallie Kate Beville 28 Valentine Dance Is Sophomore ' s Important Project Audrey Blevins Robert Lee Borum Gray Bradford Browny Cassell Della Ann Christian Susan Clay Shelby Crews Ann Dalton Harris Daniel Virginia Daniel Billy Darby Billy Davis Pen Sales Boost Treasury Marie Edmonds Carolyn Good Rebecca Gracey Bill Graves Larry Hammack Willson Hardy Wallace Hood J. B. Inge Carl Jacobs Nancy Jones Ned Jones William Kreider Biology Students Study Different Forms of Life Nancy Lawson Eugene Lloyd Frances McDaniel Wayne McDaniel Larry Orange Douglas Palmore Harriet Papouchis Milton Paulett June Rockwell Tommy Rogers Fred Sanger Bonnie Sutphin 31 World History Lays Foundation For Further Studies Robert Thacker Claude Thompson Harold Throckmorton Sue Ellen Tuggle Nell Vandyke James Wagoner Phyllis Ward Moyer Webb World History lays the foundation for Wilbur Wells Willie Louise Wells Sammy West further studies in United States His- tory and Government. 32 FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS: Seated-Annette Wen- nie Koonce, Vice-President; Standing-Linda Holloman, ger, S.C.A. Representative; Betty Crawley, President; Secretary; Ginger Blanton, S.C.A. Representative. Delle Powell, Treasurer; Mrs. Cassell, Sponsor; Don- Freshmen Hold April Record Hop 33 Algebra And Latin I Keep The Freshmen Busy Frances Bolton Johnny Booker Leroy Bradshaw James Cabiness Betty Crawley Gloria Dalton Goldie Dalton Fred Davis Joe Davis Larry Davis Nanny Drawbond Rita Eaton Linda Holloman Joe Jackson Nancy Finch Billy Jones Alice Gaskill Curtis Knox Mary Rebecca Gravatt Donnie Koonce Betty Jo Harrell Matilda Martin Freshmen Plan For Forthcoming Dance Joe Pete Monahan Patricia Naugle Fred Palmore William Paulett Eugene Payne Gloria Perkinson Delle Powell Laverna Precise Robert Precise Sammy Rogers Bobby Schnell Betty Mac Stell Daisy Tompkins Alliene Tuggle David Umstead Annette Wenger Freshman English introduces high itricia Williamson Patricia Whirley Gail White Lorraine White school grammar to the students. EIGHTH GRADE OFFICERS: Standing- Mrs. Harrison, Sponsor; David Hobgood, Treasurer; Pack Sheffield, President; Sammy Clay, S.C.A. Representative; Mrs. Weatherford, Sponsor; Kneeling-Peggy Daniels, S.C.A. Representative; Mary Virginia Hurt, Vice-President; Jenny Read Yelverton, Secretary; Wanda Wilcher, S.C.A. Representative. Eighth Graders Survive ' ' Rat Day Bobby Alkire Joseph Armes Donna Baldwin Martha Ann Beville Charles Blevins Mary Lee Boisseau 36 Student Body Welcomes A New Batch Of Rats Bernice Bolton G. T. Bridgeman Gary Burroughs Jimmy Campbell Brenda Carrier Dale Carrier Robert Cassada Sammy Clay Natalie Coleman Dianne Collins Byrd Crowder Judith Daniel Robert Daniel Peggy Daniels Charles Dean William Drinkwater Jane Lee Eastwood Charles Elliot Eleanor Garner Dwight Good 37 Class Sponsors A Record Hop James Happel Neva Harris Patricia Harrison James Hauser David Hobgood Virginia Howse Marshall Hudson Tommy Hudson Jacqueline Huff Mary Virginia Hurt Betty Jones Mary Jane Jones J. T. Joyner Linda Kreider Cecilia Legassey Kathleen Lewis Peggy Lewis Betty Loftis Elizabeth Major Mary Virginia Manson Eighth Grade Tops Magazine Sales Judy Nichols Tommy Orange Barbara Paulus Ann Lewis Rand Irene Rash Linda Ann Reams Garland Reynolds Joseph Rogers Lucy Sanger Linda Ann Sharrer Pack Sheffield Walter Shumate Pauline Thorp Alfred Vernon Ray Via Sarah Wagoner Gloria White Thomas Whitlov Wanda Wilcher Brenda Winn Lowry McDaniel models the latest fashions for rats. Preston Williams Meade Williamson Jenny Read Yelverton 39 Classes Perform Various Activities I The geometry Christmas tree, decorated by the plane and solid classes, is admired by participating students. Boys in the dramatics class build flats for the Senior play. Students in fourth period English visit the Artmobile. An experiment requiring weights and mea- sures is set up by physics students. The Eighth Grade plays exciting games in their round- robin volleyball tournament. The government class takes notes while Conway gives his Current Events. Fourth year home economics girls plan and prepare a meal. RESPONSIBILITY. ' The only gift is a portion of thyself. Southeastern Assemblies SAFETY PATROL - - FIRST ROW: Nancy Lawson, Betty Jacobs, Mary Drawbond, Frances McDaniel, Mary Matilda Martin, Nannie Drawbond, Mrs. Harrison, L. Boisseau, Robert Hawkes, John Procise, Country Sponsor; Tucker Clark, Captain; Tommy Utley, Town Lieutenant; Wallace Hood, Larry Orange, John Rut- Lieutenant; Dwight Wenger, Sergeant; JimmySalter, ledge. Tommy Hudson. Charles Stell, Fred Phipps. SECOND ROW: Betty Wray, Stop! Look! Listen! The words of a safety patrolman warn you. Town and bus patrolmen report to their posts early every day and remain until everyone is off the streets or roads. These faithfxil workers make up the branch of the SCA set up as a means of protection for the BHS students. Santa tests Mrs. Weatherford ' s ideal algebra student in the Christmas skit. Trambaleen artists perform for a Southeast As- sembly Program. President Conway discusses student business. Swell SCA Zreasury All those in favor say, aye; all those opposed, nay. Another dance has been approved by the Student Council. The Charter Committee reports that club obj ectives must be in. The Memorial Center repre- sentative gives a summary of their last meeting. So goes the business of a meeting of the Student Coop- erative Association. Homecoming plans this year covered Rat Day, game activities, and the dance. Almost everything from rats with hot dogs to falling balloons at the dance was devised by some facet of the SCA. Money was earned through magazine sales and the monthly Southeast Assembly Programs. An important project for the year was to buy a new flag for the school. SCA OFFICERS - - Conway Moncure, President; Walter Mac Jones, Vice-President; Shirley Ritchie, Recording Secretary; Betty Daniels, Corresponding Secretary; Jane Spruill, Songleader; Nancy Simonton, Treasurer; Alice Gaskill, Pianist. SCA COUNCIL - - FIRST ROW: Conway Moncure, Shirley Ritchie, Betty Daniels, Nancy Simonton, Jane Spruill, Alice Gaskill, Walter Mac Jones, Miss Ham- mock, Sponsor. SECOND ROW: Sammy Clay, Ginger Blanton, Carol Bridgeman, Mazie Thacker, Dorothy Hallett, Susan Clay, Joan Tunstall. THIRD ROW: Billy Jones, Peggy Hoyle, Annette Wenger, Wanda Wilcher, Betty Wray, Connie Akers, Hudson Hudgins. FOURTH ROW: Herbert Crowder, Joe Sharrer, Harry L. Hut- cherson, Dick Forrester, J. B. Inge, Harris Daniel, Billy Darby, Jerry Hoyle. TVY STAFF - - STANDING: Walter Mac Jones, Robert Borum, Bonnie S. Sutphin, Mary R. Gravatt. SITTING: Mary A. Drawbond, Betty Crawley, Nancy Hauser, Linda Hollomon, Nancy Simonton, Joan Tunstall, Editor: Dick Forrester, Billy Darby, Assistant Business Manager; Joy Jones, Assistant Editor; Della A. Christian, Bus- iness Manager. INSET: Mrs. Jordan, Sponsor. Ivy Staff Races To Meet Deadlines Flash! Bulbs pop, shutters snap. Madly annual members race to get those taken. Sports, clubs, clas- ses, outstanding events — all must be covered. Think! Original write-ups for athletics and organi- zations - - brief, but thorough; peppy and eye-catching There is a scamper about town as advertisements are sold. The last deadline! Frazzled minds are finally set to rest imtil another year. Photographer Max Ward snaps Soph- omore Class Officers. ! 1 The staff ponders over the cover for the ' 59 annual. Outstanding Work Wins Membership All future Hemingway ' s this way! Quill and Scroll, the honorary literary society, encourages creative writing among the students and acknowledges laudible work by membership. This year the society made up a magazine of the best compositions in the school to be placed in competition with other schools. They also compiled a list of books for college preparatory reading. Nancy and Harry Lew work on their publications. President. FIRST ROW: JoanTunstall, Mary Drawbond, Mrs. Hutcherson, Mrs. Jordan, Sponsors; Dick For- rester, Harry Hutcherson. QUILL SCROLL Joy Jones, SCA Representative Dorothy Hallett, Nancy Simonton, Secretary-Treas- urer; Betty Daniels, President; Robert Hawkes, Vice- Library Club Stimulates Interest In Reading Need some help? Just ask that Library Clxib member. He works in the library and can assist you. As a club member he is responsible for promoting better reading among the students in the school. The club serves the library by improving it in any way it can. This year the club contributed some of the latest fiction books. To emphasize outstanding events, each week a member decorated the library bulletin board in a timely display. At the beginning of the year students who had passed all requirements set up by the club were accepted as new members. In January the club gave a dance as a money-raising project. The library is an ideal place to find information for those dreaded term papers. LIBRARY CLUB — SEATED: Brownie Cassell, Re- porter; Dwight Wenger, Treasurer; Betty Wray, Vice- President; Mazie Thacker, President; Jane Gracey, Secretary; Mrs. Sanger, Sponsor; Harris Daniel, SCA Representative. FIRST ROW: Barbara Beville, Gloria Dalton, Nancy Rorer, Willson Hardy, Bonnie Sutphin, Mary S. Boisseau, Rebecca Gracey, Linda Holloman, Ann Dalton, Shirley Perkinson, Laverna Precise. SE- COND ROW: Patricia Williamson, Nancy Hauser, Con- nie Akers, Sallie Beville, Della Christian, Susan Clay, Nancy Simonton, Bonnie Rockwell. THIRD ROW: Sandra Phelps, Audrey Blevins, Jane Spruill, Judy Jackson, June Rockwell, Frances Bolton, Peggy Houle, Danny Falwell. FOURTH ROW: Robert Hawkes. HISTORY CLUB - - SEATED: Walter Mac Jones, Pre- sident; Herbert Crowder, Vice-President; Betty Wray, Secretary; Mrs. Jordan, Sponsor; Bill Graves, Trea- surer. FIRST ROW: Joe Sharrer, SCA Representative; Allen Staples, Conway Moncure, Joy Jones, Willson Hardy, Betty Daniels, Robert Hawkes. New Club Creates Interest In History Ghost hxmting! An intriguing idea? TheW. R. Turner Memorial Historical Society engages in this type of activity. Members of this organization look into old records, poke around in old graveyards, and trace family trees. Each year they try to take trips to historical places, sponsor lectures on sectional history, and study in de- tail the Civil War in our county. The History Club proves to be a key to unlock the mysterious doors of the past and a passport to a quiet enjoyable experience. A History Club meeting is called to order. 47 COMMERCIAL CLUB — SEATED: Betty Wray, Trea- Hoyle, Mildred Webb, Patricia Wilson, Alease Hudson, surer; Carol Bridgeman, Secretary; Connie Akers, Dorothy Bishop, Mary S. Boisseau, Sandra Phelps, SCA Representative; Nancy Hauser, Vice-President; Bonnie Rockwell, Shir ley Ritchie. SECOND ROW: Dan- Dorothy Hallett, President; Mrs. DeBusk, Sponsor; ny Falwell, James Daniels, Nell Vandyke, Frances Mary Drawbond. FIRST ROW: Mazie Thacker, Peggy McDaniel, Nancy Rorer, Betty Leis. Commercial Club Typists Help With Paper Click, click; click, click, typewriters ring. Com- mercial Club members are busy typing for the school ' s publications. These students, who have had at least one year of typing and take at least one commercial subject, furnish faithful typists for the Ram ' s Horn and Ivy. Aside from this, they learn the best business proce- dures and apply their discovered knowledge. This year they sponsored an annual awards program to encourage interest in commercial subjects. This organization is invalubleto the production of the newspaper and annual. Carol creates a new ad for the Ram ' s Horn. a 48 RAM ' S HORN STAFF - - SEATED: Mrs. Hutcherson, Sponsor; Jane Spruill, Bonnie Rockwell, Judy Jackson, Annette Wenger, Dorothy Hallett, Business Manager; Betty Daniels, Editor; Betty Wray, Sandra Phelps, Girls ' Sports Editor; Mary Drawbond, Assistant Pro- duction Editor; Shirley Ritchie, Production Editor; BACK ROW: Jimmy Morris, Nancy Cooke, Harry L. Hutcherson, Boys ' Sports Editor and SCA Representa- tive; Robert Hawkes, Mary S. Boisseau, Carol Brid- geman, Artist; Mrs. DeBusk, Sponsor. Ram’s Horn Carries Election Platforms Editor Betty receives the check for the prize winning T. B. issue of the Ram ' s Horn. Friday? Mad rush! Staples fly as Ram ' s Horn of- ficers get the paper together for eager students. Every week is crowded with proofreading, typing, stencils, and mimeographing to keep everyone posted on assem- blies, sports, and other school functions. A noteworthy editorial appears in each issue and offers something to think about. This year an original issue was produced informing the students of tuberculosis and the work of the Tuber- culosis Association. The issue won first prize in a judging contest of newspapers from nine surrounding counties. All productions featured a Senior in the Spotlight column — a write-up of some senior ' s accomplish- ments through high school. Near the end of the year a Senior issue was put out. It contains senior gifts, pro- phecies, and favorites. Faithful work has made the Ram ' s Horn a successful pxjblication. 49 New Techniques Better Old Skills The curtain rises on another year of work from the Dramatics Club. Humorous pantomimes were present- ed by members of the Dramatics class in an assembly. Some students took part in uninformative skit on men- tal health which they later reenacted. A glimpse into the rush-week of Santa ' s household produced a clever Christmas program. At abanquet and program for the Nottoway Countyteachers, theypresented short satires on society. When the Seniors staged their annual play, the club helped to build and to paint sets. Later on in the year they were responsible for the success of the Contest and Thespian plays. Backgroxmd in the Dramatics Club proved valuable in the fast moving Senior Play. Barbara Beville, Mary Gravatt, Audrey Blevins, Willie L. Wells. FIFTH ROW; Larry Mayne, Jimmy Daniels, Herbert Crowder, Joe Sharrer, Allen Staples, Walter Mac Jones, Joan Tunstall. SIXTH ROW: Billy Davis, Robert Hawkes, Jane Gracey, Dorothy Hallett, Jane Spruill, Willson Hardy, Conway Moncure. SEVENTH ROW: Ann Dalton, Danny Falwell, Mary S. Boisseau, Patricia Naugle, Peggy Daniels, Linda Reams, Annette Wenger. DRAMATICS CLUB - - FIRST ROW: Linda Kreider, C. B. King, Mazie Thacker, SCA Representative; Judy Jackson, Treasurer; Tommy Utley, Vice-President; Carol Bridgeman, President; Mrs. Jordan, Sponsor. SECOND ROW: June Rockwell, Parker Bagwell, Tommy Orange, Dick Forrester, Delle Powell, Gloria Perkin- son, Betty Crawley. THIRD ROW: Della Christian, Bonnie Rockwell, Peggy Patterson, Harriet Papouchis, Betty Atkinson, Sue E. Tuggle, Carolyn Good. FOURTH ROW: Jackie Huff, Laverna Precise, Linda Hollomon, NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY - - Betty Daniels, SCA Weatherford, Sponsor; Nancy Simonton, Secretary- Representative; Dorothy Hallett, President; Mrs. Treasurer; Joan Tunstall, Vice-President. Honor Society Advocates High Standards ceremony, new members, chosen by the faculty, are taken in. They encourage these prerequisites in other students of BHS, therefore working toward high standards in the school. All year members posted the honor roll every six weeks and kept an inspiring message lighted in the hall. Later on the club sponsored a best citizen campaign in which they chose the person that they thought best filled the role. In the hall an NHS plaque displays all past members ' names. Everyyear names are added, forming a permanent record of all members of the Wrigglesworth Chapter. The challenge poster is given its weekly change by Nancy and Betty. Dorothy Ann and Joan check over the honor roll. FFA - - FIRST ROW: Mr. Wrenn, Sponsor; John Pro- Fred Davis, Harold Bishop, William Panlett, Larry cise. President; Paul Robertson, Treasurer; William Davis, Leroy Bradshaw. THIRD ROW: Claude Thomp- Kreider, Secretary; James Wagoner, Reporter; Billy son, Milton Paulett, Wayne McDaniel, Moyer Webb, Jones, SCA Representative; Bobby Procise, Parlia- Tommy Upson, Billy Davis, James Happel, Harold mentarian. SECOND ROW: John Neff, Howard Huff, Throckmorton, Wallace Hood, Gail White, Sentinel. Fred Sanger, Larry Orange, Wilbur Wells, Carl Jacobs. Future Farmers Acquire Agricultural Skill William gives his speech on dairy cattle in Vir- ginia. Blackstone wins another first prize. TheBHS chapter of the Future Farmers of Am erica suc- cessfully entered their crops and handiwork in Farmers ' Day last fall. Every year, as club pro- i jects, those boys interested in agriculture grow jj their own crops and make iiseful farm tools. The boys attendedthe Atlantic Rural Exposition in Richmond to see farm exhibits. To earn money during the year, the organization sold candy and sponsored a dance. The climax of the year ' s activities came in the J form of the FFA banquet and, later on, the FFA- L FHA picnic. I 52 Young Homemakers Plan For Tomorrow Good homemaking. The object of most importance to an FHA member. These girls work to improve home and community life. One of their services is providing a nursery for the Parent-Teachers Association. They participate in Farmers ' Day every year, entering their cooking and sewing projects. Their means of making money include dances and sales of both kitchen utensils and food. This money makes possible their annual event the- Mother -Daughter Banquet, in the spring. The girls hurry to complete those much needed clothes. FHA - - SEATED: Jane Gracey, President; Peggy Phyllis Ward, Shirley Ritchie, Judy Jackson, Gloria Hoyle, Vice-President; Mildred Webb, Secretary; White, Virginia Daniel. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Cassell, Martha Daniels, Treasurer; Alease Hudson, Historian; Sponsor; Betty Wray, Loraine White, Sallie K. Beville, Mary S. Boisseau, Reporter; Dorothy Hallett, SCA Connie Akers, Mary L. Boisseau, Sandra Phelps, Betty Representative. FIRST ROW: Rebecca Gracey, Bonnie Leis, Betty Kreider, Peggy Patterson, Nell Vandyke, Rockwell, Rita. Eaton, Matilda Martin, Pat Williamson, Frances Bolton, Betty Jacobs, June Rockwell. Clubs Work Together For Better School To create, maintain, and extend high standards of Christian character are the ideals of the Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y clubs. Throughout the year they emphasize the practice of clean speech, sportsmanship, scholar- ship, and living. Delegates attended the Model General Assembly in Richmond to learn about our state government. Money for this project was raised through the sale of food and stationery. These organizations conduct devotional services each week in assembly. This Christmas they filled baskets for two patients in the convalescent homes. The good work of these clubs will provide a back- ground for future service. Jane Spruill leaas devotions for the weekly assembly. TRI-HI-Y - - FIRST ROW: Mrs. Weatherford Sponsor; Nancy Simonton, President; Jane Spruill, Vice-Presi- dent; Shirley Perkinson, Secretary; Ann Dalton, Trea- surer; Sallie K. Beville, Chaplain; Anne Rand, His- torian; Betty Wray, SCARepresentative; Mary Virginia Hurt. SECOND ROW: Mary Virginia Manson, Mary J. Jones, Gloria Dalton, Martha Beville, Linda Sharrer, Shirley Ritchie, Carol Bridgeman, Jenny R. Yelverton, Barbara Paulus, Patricia Harrison, Linda Hollomon. THIRD ROW: Susan Clay, Alliene Tuggle, Delle Powell, Goldie Dalton, June Rockwell, Della Christian, Rebecca Gracey, Bonnie Sutphin, Sandra Phelps, Mary S. Bois- seau, Connie Akers, Neva Harris, Peggy Daniels. FOURTH ROW: Natalie Coleman, Nancy Cooke, Peggy Hoyle, Barbara Beville, Sue E. Tuggle, Betty Atkinson, Willie L. Wells, Ginger Blanton, Dorothy Hallett, Mazie Thacker, Betty Daniels, Jane Gracey, Linda Reams, Byrd Crowder. HI-Y — Mr. Rives, Sponsor; Harry Hutcherson, President; Joe Sharrer, Vice-President; C. B. King, Secretary-Treasurer; Allen Staples, SCA Representative and Chaplain; Dick Forrester, Herbert Crowder, Walter Mac Jones, Dwight Wenger, Billy Baskerville, Danny Falwell. PEP CLUB - - FIRST ROW: Judy Jackson, Vice-Pre- sident; Shirley Ritchie, Nancy Simonton, Joan Tunstall, Carol Bridgeman, Dorothy Hallett, Mazie Thacker, Bonnie Rockwell, Mr. Hobgood, Sponsor. SECOND ROW: Joy Jones, Nancy Jones, Secretary; Susan Clay, SCA Representative; Sandra Phelps, President, Jane Gracey, Linda Holloman, Connie Akers, Betty Atkinson, Treasurer; VirginiaDaniel. THIRD ROW: Betty Wray, Nancy Hauser, Ann Dalton, June Rockwell, Della Chris- tian, Willie Wells, Audrey Blevins, Rebecca Gracey, Sallie Beville, Frances Bolton, Pat Wilson, Jane Spruill. FOURTH ROW: Mary Gravatt, Loraine White, Sue Tuggle, Peggy Patterson, Harriet Papouchis, Carolyn Good, Ginger Blanton, Betty Jones, Gloria Perkinson, Alliene Tuggle, Barbara Beville. FIFTH ROW: Delle Powell, Natalie Coleman, Linda Sharrer, Eleanor Gar- ner, Jenny Yelverton, Barbara Paulus, Mary Manson, Phyllis Ward, Rita Eaton, Mary L. Boisseau, Wanda Wilcher. SIXTH ROW: Neva Harris, Diane Collins, Donna Baldwin, Peggy Lewis, Laverna Precise, Peggy Hoyle, Shirley Perkinson, Anne Rand, Mary Jones. STANDING: Martha Beville, Byrd Crowder, Gloria Dalton, Betty Loftis, Goldie Dalton, Mary S. Boisseau, Patricia Harrison, Alice Gaskill, Betty Crawley. Pep Club Members Encourage Teams To Fight Byrd shouts encouragement to Big Red while selling candy. Pep! School spirit I Team support! — the Pep Club ' s job. Those girls selling concessions during football season, the ones selling candy at the basketball games, those publicizing the games on store windows - - all were representing the Pep Club in its work. The event of the year for the Pep Club was the annual Homecoming celebration. Each member worked dili- gently in anticipation of the gala event. Even though the parade was rained out and the game lost, the dance proved to be very successful. Weeks of planning and a day of decorating resulted in a colorful evening led off by the Homecoming court. Thanks to the Pep Club the flame of school spirit is kept aglow. 55 MONOGRAM CLUB - - FIRST ROW: Shirley Ritchie, Mr. Rives, Sponsor; Peggy Patterson, Betty Daniels, Conway Moncure, Carol Bridgeman, SCA Represent- ative. SECOND ROW: Mazie Thacker, Ned Jones, Vice-President; Aubrey Lewis, Frank Dalton, John Neff, Nancy Simonton. THIRD ROW; Bonnie Rockwell, Walter Mac Jones, Fred Palmore, Tommy Rogers, Treasurer; Harry Hutcherson, Dorothy Hallett. FOUR- TH ROW: Dick Forrester, Secretary; Hudson Hudgins, Herbert Crowder, Robert Borum. FIFTH ROW: Joan Tunstall, John Procise, Donnie Koonce, Larry Mayne, Judy Jackson, President. SIXTH ROW: Dewayne Col- lins, Herbert Rutledge, Travis Winn, Tucker Clark, Tommy Upson, John Stokes, Danny Falwell. Members With ' ' Big B Anticipate Spring Trip Action! — the main interest for all students belong- ing to the Monogram Club. These members — cheer- leaders and those who earned letters in sports - - help to improve school spirit and to encourage others to participate. The club itself represents higher standards of athletics and scholarship. In the fall the club sponsored an exciting basketball game between the varsity teams and the alumni-fac- ulty” teams. This is the organization ' s highlight of the year. Proceeds from this game and from their March dance went to pay for a trip for the members to an outstanding sports event. Rat Beville pays homage to Monogram member Dorothy Ann. 56 SPORTSMANSHIP ' To love the game beyond the prize. Newbolt 57 Energetic Girls Cheer Faithfully TOP: Mazie, Dorothy, Nancy, and Joan. BOTTOM: Carol, Judy, Bonnie, and Shirley CHEERLEADERS: Mrs. Cobbs, Sponsor; Carol Bridgeman, Head Cheerleader; Mazie Thacker, The cheerleaders show off their Ram mascot, Mr. Peter Boone. Dorothy Hallett, Nancy Simonton, Joan Tunstall, Judy Jackson, Bonnie Rockwell, Shirley Ritchie. Head Cheerleader: Carol Bridgeman T-E-A-M, yea, team!” The cheerleaders supported their teams in all sports events. In football the baby ram mascot, Peter Boone, and his song Heidy Hey kept spirits high. At the end of the season these cheerleaders were rewarded at a Rotary Club supper. Again, in basketball, the girls worked to inspire the teams to vic- tory. Rams Look To Future For Developing Abilities FOOTBALL TEAM - FIRST ROW: Sammy West, Billy Jones, Robert Borum, Danny Falwell, Ludson Hudgins, Tommy Rogers, Dennis Cassada, Dick Forrester, Harry L. Hutcherson, Gray Bradford. SECOND ROW: Freddie Palmer, Brownie Cassell, Ned Jones, Dewayne Collins, Travis Winn, Larry Hammack, Joe Jackson, Frank Dal- ton, Aubrey Lewis. THIRD ROW: Mr. Rives, Coach; Herbert Crowder, Billy Davis, Bobby Precise, Johnny Booker, J. B. Inge, Billy Darby, Harris Daniel, Donnie Koonce, Mr. Hobgood, Assistant Coach. The football squad of BHS encountered an unsuccessful scoring season this year. The team was engaged chiefly in building for the future. Underclassmen composed the majority of the group. Despite the disadvantages, the boys showed promise and spirit along with exceptional sportsmanship. Every- one looks forward to next year for better and more successful games. Coach and the Ramson the sideline watch a play with tense expectation. Co-captain Ludson Hudgins, Coach Cabell Rives, Co-captain Walter Mac Jones Final Game Brightens Winless Season Dick Forrester stretches for jump ball with Ernest Robertson in the Alumni -Faculty game. The boys ' basketball team experienced a rough series of games this year. Due to graduation and lack of ex- perience, the team was small and had not developed the working skill necessary. The season ended hopefully, however, as the boys won an exciting last game. Blackstone 30 Kenbridge Blackstone 22 Emporia Blackstone 31 Farmville Blackstone 41 Buckingham Blackstone 39 Amelia Blackstone 32 Brunswick Blackstone 33 Victoria Blackstone 14 Bluestone Blackstone 32 Crewe Blackstone 48 Emporia Blackstone 32 Randolph-Henry Blackstone 29 Amelia Blackstone 15 40 Parkview Blackstone 36 Randolph-Henry Blackston e 40 Victoria Blackstone 38 Farmville Blackstone 34 Crewe Blackstone 39 Kenbridge I BOYS ' BASKETBALL - - (red jerseys. Varsity; white jerseys. Junior Varsity) KNEELING: David Hobgood, Donnie Koonce, Mr. Hobgood, Coach; John M. Stokes, Captain; David Murray, Mayo Gravatt. STANDING: Johnny Booker, Freddie Palmer, Pack Sheffield, Eugene Payne, Walter Shumate, Bobby Alkire, Ned Jones, Mana- ger; Dick Forrester, Charles Orange, Robert Borum, Sammy West, Herbert Crowder, Tommy Rogers. GIRLS ' BASKETBALL -• - KNEELING: Shirley Ritchie, Good, Susan Clay, Della A. Christian, June Rockwell, Phyllis Ward, Nancy Lawson, Nancy Simonton, Co-cap- Virginia Daniel, Manager; Audrey Blevins, Sandra tain; Mrs. Cobbs, Coach; Joan Tunstall, Co- captain; Phelps, Nancy Jones, Mary Gravatt, Betty Daniels, Laverna Precise, Ann Dalton, Carol Bridgeman. Betty Atkinson, Willie L. Wells. STANDING: Rebecca Gracey, Jane Gracey, Carolyn Girls ' Team Heads For Tournament Betty guards a Parkview forward as Sandra and Susan pull in for zone defense. Victory! the triumphant cry of the girls’ basketball team. With a perfect 14-0 record the girls placed in the tournament play-offs. Community support; skill, teamwork and spirit; a background of expert coaching by Mrs. Cobbs - all contributed to the success of the team. Watch that man in the open, cover that basket, handle that ball, let ' s click. Come on, girls, let ' s just play basketball! Everyday coaching and faith in ability built positive thinking and confidence for a winning team for BHS. Blackstone 74 . . . . ... 60 Kenbridge Blackstone 64 . . . . ... 52 Buckingham Blackstone 56 . . . . ... 28 Amelia Blackstone 72 . . . . ... 52 Brunswick Blackstone 74 . . . . ... 47 Victoria Blackstone 59 . . . . ... 38 Bluestone Blackstone 76 . . . . ... 57 Crewe Blackstone 81 . . . . ... 61 Greensville Blackstone 58 . . . .... 49 Parkview Blackstone 53 . . . . ... 45 Randolph-Henry Blackstone 71 . . . . ... 23 Victoria Blackstone 53 . . . . ... 39 Farmville Blackstone 73 . . . . ... 56 Crewe Blackstone 62 . . . . ... 57 Kenbridge 61 Sports Constitute Important Part Of School Life Coach gives Walter Mac some point- ers between quarters. Mr. Hobgood instructs the boys at a time-out. TOP: Jones and Hudgins lunge desperately for the Victoria ball-carrier. BOTTOM: In the Homecoming game West pi epares to go in for the tackle. Time-out brings the towel, oranges, and encourage- ment from Mrs. Cobbs. John Maben leaps into the air to make a long shot. Joan taps the bail to Nancy for two points ! The girls warm-up before their game with Parkview. RECREATION... The reward of a thing well done is to have done it. 63 School Enjoys Lively Homecoming Week-end The Queen and princesses and their escorts lead off the first dance. Walter Mac and Ludson await the queen ' s entrance. The co-captains crown Queen Nancy and present her with roses. Some of the ugly rats line up for inspection. Pack Sheffield and Sammy Clay find that emptying cafeteria trays is an endless duty at limchtime. Mayo Gravatt ' s technique of propos- al amuses Mrs. Cobbs. Court Leads Off Homecoming Dance Senior Princesses: Carol Bridgeman and Mazie Thacker Junior Princesses (back row): Peggy Hoyle, Judy Jackson. Sophomore Princesses (first row): June Rock- well, Betty Atkinson. Our Homecoming Queen: Miss Nancy Simonton, Freshman Princesses (first row): Linda Hol- loman, Ginger Blanton. Eighth Grade Prince- sses (back row): Mary Virginia Hurt, Wanda Wilcher. Diversified Activities Compose School Days The cheerleaders conduct a Pep Rally at Activity Period. The Junior Class boards the bus tha carries them to Career Day. In the Senior Play Janie , spiflicated Rodney has a hard time straightening things up. For assembly some of the students present One Way Out, the Mental Health play. Mr. Wrenn ' s biology class the parts of the human body. Herbert exemplifies the general go- ofing off on the bus to basketball games. Students and alumni chat between dances at the Seniors ' Christmas Dance. Students Win Numerous Awards And Honors Joan Tunstall and Betty Daniels both re - ceived Leadership awards presented by the Rotary Club. Betty Ann Leis won the Betty Crocker Award at BHS for her cooking knowledge. The student body voted Conway Moncure and Carol Bridgeman the outstanding stu- dents to be featured on the Memory Page of the Ivy . 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