Blackstone High School - Ivy Yearbook (Blackstone, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1960 volume:

a (ode PEAR AR SN eaUil z SPOOR. 3K ge IO I eae EE ce EP SBEF TET CIR SR me APATITE BEAT gy oe Seapets ocdetoeniaed Fete 0S em eer mn co neem St EN A — eion ornament inate, = : TSS wo PRIS TAN Sat s ae 1) gee eS BESTh 5 ce ERED. Ww RP LOPE RO cen EERE emcees POEL LALLA ee seem ee Sree erent TE oe ee ee a OE OY OSLER ance TE PETS: aT ET AOE SB IT EE a lh eae ee ee eed ON ee ieee es Feet chek a oe eaten detect ed Lak EEO NE wee weteet eas r eel ee ee or eenens OT Re tee, aS Seas me es —_-——— = Re ern menneen 0 OT a ae ee ae Sa Lh gr ig Pe a ay, 2 ey ey, Jone +” BLACKSTONE HIGH SCHOOL Blackstone, Virginia Published by the Annual Staff Editor - Dick Forrester Business Manager - Linda Holloman Ant - Foreword What is the measure of a school? By what standards can we determine the value of its services? Not, we think, merely by its building, its equipment,or its offerings; rather we would examine the standards of scholar- ship set by the faculty, the spirit of the stu- dent body, and the experience in living offered by its activities. In this volume of the IVY, we proudly offer our school for your judgment, realizing that we soon shall be a part of the final test: the success and service of its graduates. Dedication� 2.20 3 Faculty iy. sae ctaue 9) Students Sey sees ll Organizations ..... 45 Atheletics', i= .©.2cs. 63 Features mea)... cee fi! Advertisements... .8l Dedication In recognition of his many contributions to the spirit of BHS and of his unfaltering desire to help its students, we dedicate the 1960 IVY to our teacher, coach, and friend, Mr. Hobgood. Ww Faculty Smploys Varied Gechniques Mr. Hobgood uses maps to help students visualize the areas they study. Mrs. Cobbs shows David some interest- ing specimens under the microscope. Mr. Taylor operates the power saw in the agriculture building. Linda receives help from Mrs. Cassell in home Q economics. Faculty Awell-trained, interested faculty can set high goals for the students and help them to attain them. Here at Blackstone our teachers be- come our friends and follow our progress from class to class. Their success is shown by the large number of Blackstone students who enter college and win distinction there. Faculty Gneourages Student Body 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 Geachers Are Kept Busy Attending Night Classes +) Ge ‘ Mrs. Harriet Booker Mrs. Hilda B. Cassell Mrs. Virginia W. Cobbs Secretary to Mr. Thweatt B.S., Radford College B.S., University of Alabama Home Economics Physical Education, Biology, Government Mrs. Cornelia I. DeBusk Mrs. McKei L. Farley Miss Dottie Goodwyn B.S., Mary Washington Driver Education Teacher B.M., Richmond Professional Institute Commercial Music Teacher a Once Again Music Rings Ghrough Ghe Halls Mrs. Kathleen Snow Hamlett Miss Martha Hammock Mrs. Olivia C. Harrison B.S., Radford State Teachers' College B.A., Longwood College B.S., Madison College English United States History English French Physics, Chemistry General Science Mr. Harold H. Hobgood Mrs. Izell H. Hutcherson Mrs. Virginia F. Jordan B.A., University of Richmond B.S., Longwood College B.A., Randolph-Macon Civics, Biology, World Geography English Latin M.A., Longwood College United States History, English, Dramatics Miss Hammock Leads French Students In Carols Mr. Charles D. Padgett Mrs. Mollie W. Sanger Mr. Ramsey L. Taylor B.S., Western Carolina College B.S., Longwood College B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute World History Physical Education B.S., in L.S., George Peabody Agriculture Librarian fs i ek See Pace Seti av RAWMAO BO) Mrs. Erma Thweatt Mrs. Dorothy B. Tunstall rs. Anna K. Weatherfor Dietitian B.S., Longwood College B.S., William Mary Mathematics Mathematics Various Activities Uphold Standards At BHS New lab equipment gives students a chance for practical application of their studies. Mrs. Jordan translates Harry Lew's score. STE Pand SCAT tests measure the sophomores’ abilities. Classes Since Blackstone is a small school, most of us have come up together from the first grade and have formed lasting friendships. We have learned to cooperate in class enter- prises and to contend in friendly rivalry with eachother. Out of this has grown school spir- it and pride in living up to the tradition that we recognize as Blackstone's. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Kneeling - Harry Hutcherson, President; C.B. King, SCA Representative: Standing - Mrs. Kathleen Hamlett, Sponsor; Joy Jones, Vice-President; Peggy Hoyle, Secretary; Mary Memories-A With the advent of graduation, the class of '60 bid a fond fare- well to the ''Halls of Ivy and set forth into the future. Time alone can tell how they will fare, but withthem they took the memories of their high school days. Their years at BHS were highlighted by many events: Rat Day with the various costumes, smeared lipstick, and many tasks to be performed; Homecoming withthe gala festivities it affords; the Jr.-Sr. Prom with the count- Sue Boisseau, Treasurer. © if | hee, % Link With Ghe Past less preparations; the Senior Prom with the class gifts and hu- morous testimonials; and the Senior Play with the time-con- suming sets, painstaking make- up, and numerous hours of re- hearsal. These events are not all that the class of '60 took with them. They also hold dear the friends and acquaintances that they made during their high school careers- lasting thoughts for the years to come. College Boards Cause Anxious Hours BILLY BASKERVILL Glee Club 5; Hi-Y 4,5; Dramatics 5; Band 3,5; Safety Patrol 5; Fire Warden 4. MARY SUE BOISSEAU FHA 2,3, Reporter 4, Secretary 5; Glee Club 1,2,3,5; Dramatics 3,4; Class Officer, Treasurer 1,2,3,4,5; Homecoming Court 2,5; Pep Club 2,3,4,5; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 9, Chaplain 4; Library 3,4,5; Commercial 4, President 9; Ram's Horn 4, Production Editor 5;SCA Treasurer 5. DENNIS CASSADA Safety Patrol3,4,5; Fire Warden 4,5; Football 4; Base- ball 3,4,5. Seniors Attend Career Day HERBERT CROWDER Football 2,3,4,5; Basketball 3,4,5; Monogram 4,5; His- tory 3, Vice-President 4, President 5; Hi- Y, Chaplain 3, Reporter 4, Sec.-Treas. 4, Vice- President 5; Class Officer, Vice-President 2; SCA Representative 3,4; SCA Council 3,4; Dramatics 2,3,4,5; Thespian 4,5; Na- tional Honor Society 4,5; Plays 4,5, District Contest Play 4, State Contest Play 4, Senior Play; Varsity 3; SCA Convention 4; Band 1,2,3; Glee Club 3; Ram's Horn 2,3. NELLIE CRUSENBERRY Transferred 4; SCA Council 5; Class Officer, SCA Rep- resentative 5; Dramatics 5; Senior Play. FRANK DALTON SCA President 5; Football 4,5; Baseball 3,4,5; Basket- ball 3, Captain 5; Dramatics 5; Commercial 5; Mono- gram 3,4,5; Senior Play; SCA Convention 4; Summer Workshop 4; District SCA 5. Seniors Hold A Christmas Dance DANNY FALWELL Baseball 2,3,4; Football 4; Library 4,5; Commercial 4, SCA Representative 5; Glee Club 1,2,3,5; Dramatics 3, 4; Hi-Y 3,4,5; SCA Council 5; Monogram 4,5; Varsity 3. GERALD FISHER Glee Club 2,3,5; Safety Patrol 5; Building Grounds Committee, Chairman 5. DICK FORRESTER Football 3,4,5; Basketball 2,3,4,5; Baseball 2,3,4,5; Dramatics 2,3,4,5; Thespian 4,5; Ivy Staff, Photogra- pher 2,3,4, Editor 5; Quill Scroll 3,4,5; Varsity Club 3,4,5; Class Officer 1,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,5; Band 1,2, 3,5; Hi-Y 4,SCA Representative 5; National Honor So- ciety 4, Vice- President 5; Representative to Memorial Center 4; Boys' State 4; SCA Council 3,4,5; SIPA 4; Plays 2,4, Contest Play 3, Senior Play. Class of ’60 GSnjoys Gheir Last Homecoming CAROLYN GOOD Dramatics 1,2,3,4,5; Glee Club 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3, 5; Monogram 5; Commercial 5; Basketball 2,3,4, Cheerleader 5. a, 5: ’ JANE GRACEY Class Officer, Secretary 1; Pep Club 1,2,3,4,5; Library 3,5; Secretary 4; Dramatics 2,4; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4, Chap- lain 5; FHA 2, Historian 3, President 4, Historian 5; FHA Federation, Secretary 3, President 5; Glee Club 1,2,4; Basketball 2,3,4,5; Commercial 1, Vice- Presi- dent 5; Ram's Horn, Reporter 5. ROBERT HAWKES Library 2,4,5, SCA Representative 3; Dramatics 2,3, 4,5; History Club 3,5, Vice- President 4; Quill Scroll 4,5; National Honor Society 4, SCA Representative 5; SCA District Convention 5; Ram's Horn 2,3, Assistant Editor 4, Editor 5; SIPA 4; Safety Patrol 4,5. Rat Day Finds Ghe Seniors With Many Helpers PEGGY HOYLE FHA 1,2,3,5, Vice-President 4; Commercial 3,4, 5; National Honor Society 4, Treasurer 5; Library 4,5; Pep Club 2,3,4,5; Tri-Hi-Y 4,5; Class Officer, Secre - tary 5; SCA Representative 4,5; SCA Recording Sec- retary 5; Glee Club 2,3, Secretary 5; Basketball 3; Homecoming Court 4. HARRY HUTCHERSON Football2,3,4,5; Monogram 3,4,5; Hi-Y 2,3, President 4,5; Class Officer, President 3,4,5; Dramatics 3,4,5; SCA Council 3,4,5; Band 1,2,3; Glee Club 2,3; Quill Scroll 4, SCA Representative 5; Ram's Horn 3,4,5; Model General Assembly 3. JOY JONES Pep Club 2,5, Vice-President 3, President 4; Home- coming Court 2; SCA Corresponding Secretary 3; Ivy Staff 3,5, Assistant Editor 4; Quill Scroll,� SCA Re- presentative 4, President 5; History Club 3,4,5; Glee Club 1; National Honor Society 4, Secretary 5; Class Officer, Vice-President 5; Co-Assembly Chairman 4. Current Svents Keep Seniors Informed WALTER MAC JONES Football 2,3,5, Co-Captain 4; SCA Council 1,2,3,4; SCA Vice-President 4; Dramatics 1,2,3,4,5; Varsity 2,3; Monogram 4,5; Ivy Staff 2,4,5, Assistant Business Manager 3; Glee Club3; Thespian4,5; Hi-Y 2,4,5, His- torian 3; SCA District Convention 4; Representative Bellefonte Recreation Association 3,4; Plays, District Contest Play 3,4, State Play Festival 3,4, Senior Play; History Club 3,5, President 4; Class Officer, SCA Re- presentative 1,2,3. C. B. KING Transferred 4; Dramatics 4,5; Thespian 4,5; History Club 4, Vice-President 5; Class Officer, SCA Repre- sentative 5;SCA Council 5; Assembly Program Chair- man 5; Contest Play 4; District SCA Convention 5; Ram's Horn 5; Hi-Y 5, Sec.-Treas. 5. BETTY KREIDER FHA 2,3,4, Reporter 5; Commercial 3. Suitable Cards And Invitations Are Selected BETTY KRENZER Transferred 5;Dramatics 5; Pep Club 5; Glee Club 5. AUBREY LEWIS Football 4,5; Baseball 3,4,5; Commercial 5; Varsity 3; Monogram 4, President 5; Dramatics 5. LARRY MAYNE History Club 4,5,SCA Representative 3; Monogram 4, 5; Hi-Y 5; Ram's Horn2,3,4,5; Glee Club 1,2; Band 2, 3; SCA Council 3,5; Varsity 2,3; District SCA 5. “fo And Behold’ Captures Favor As Senior Play JIMMY MORRIS Band 1,2,5; Ram's Horn 3; Safety Patrol, Captain 5. HARRIET PAPOUCHIS Dramatics 1,2,3,4,5; Senior Play; Pep Club 1,2,3,4,5; Basketball 1,2; Commercial, Sec.-Treas. 5; Glee Club 1,2,3,5; SCA Council 3; Class Officer, SCA Representa- tive 3. SANDRA PEHLPS Pep Club 1,2,3, President 4,5; Basketball 2,3,4, Co- Captain 5; Library 2,3,4, President 5; Tri-Hi-Y 2,4, Vice-President 5;Ram's Horn 2,3, Girls' Sports Edi- tor 4; FHA 2,4, Reporter 3; Glee Club 3; Commercial 3,4; Girls' State 4; National Honor Society 4, President 5; Monogram 4,5. Graduation Is Viewed With Mixed Smotions VICKIE RIVERS Transferred 5; Glee Club 5. PAUL ROBERTSON Baseball 3; FFA, Reporter 3, Treasurer 4; Ram's Horn, FFA Reporter 3; Thespian 4,5; SCA Vice-President 5; Dramatics 5; SCA District Convention 5; SCA State Convention 4; Charter Committee, Chairman 5. JOE SHARRER Dramatics 3,4, President 5; Hi-Y, Vice-President 3, 4, Chaplain-Historian 5; Glee Club 3, Student Council 3,4; Assembly Chairman 5; State SCA Workshop 5; District SCA Convention 4; Band 5; History Club 5, President 3, SCA Representative 4; Thespian 4,5; Class Officer, President 2; Ram's Horn, SCA Representative 3; Plays, Contest Play 4, State Play Festival 4, Senior Play. Shakespeare's Macbeth Lives Again In Senior Literature JANE SPRUILL SCA Song Leader 3,4,5; Tri-Hi-Y, 5, President 1, Vice- President 2, Treasurer 3, Secretary 4; Model General Assembly 1; Pep Club 1,2,3,4,5; Band, SCA Represen- tative 1, Vice-President 2, President 3; Glee Club l, Treasurer 2,Secretary 3, President 5; Dramatics 1,2, 3,4,5; Thespian 4, President 5; Ram's Horn 2,3,4, Business Manager 5; Class Officer, Secretary 1,2,3, 4; Homecoming Court 1; Library 2,5, Secretary 3, Trea- surer 4; Basketball 2,3; Commercial 5; Girls' State 4; SCA District Convention 5; FHA 1; Plays 1,2,3, Dis- trict Contest Play 4, State Play Festival, Senior Play. TOMMY UPSON FFA 2,3,4,5; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 5; Baseball 3; Monogram 4,5. TRAVIS WINN Football 5; Basketball 5; Baseball 2,3,4,5; Varsity 3,4; Monogram 5,6; Commercial 6. ae Seniors On Parade Most Popular Joy Bo Best Looking Bo Harriet Most Athletic Bo Sandra Friendliest Most Dignified Jane Dick Robert Jane 23 Seniors On Parade Biggest Flirts Biggest Clowns Carolyn Walter Mac Carolyn Billy Best Figure, Physique Betty Aubrey Best Dressed Most Likely To Succeed C.B. Jane Jane Robert 24 y Standing - Mrs. Tunstall ......... Sponsor Robert lee) BOrumi we. ta nels en-nns President TOMMVAROCCLS aa eswsns) Geen meio: . Vice- President mRebeccarGrace yw .1s Sale Men OCCT eLary. Kneeling - Billy Darby ... SCA Representative SAMMY WESt se rmeeeenel ae .. SCA Representative James Wagoner....... Mt eee CeaSurer Juniors Lead School in Magazine Campaign Betty Atkinson Sallie Kate Beville Audrey Blevins Robert Borum Record Hop Adds Funds and Fun oe - Browny Cassell Della Ann Christain Tucker Clark Shelby Crews Harris Daniel Virginia Daniel Billy Darby Billy Davis Rebecca Gracey 26 Hi-Fi Raffle Boosts Ghe Greasury Wallace Hood Betty Jacobs Carl Jacobs Nancy Jones Ned Jones = ? mm Nancy Lawson Eugene Lloyd Brenda Lynde pa Rings Chosen With Anxious Care Frances McDaniel John Neff Larry Orange , OU June Rockwell Tammy Rogers Fred Sanger Edward Stultz Bonnie Sue Sutphin Robert Thacker 28 Junior-Senior Proves Well Worth the Work Claude Thompson Harold Throckmorton Sue Ellen Tuggle Moyer Webb Wilbur Wells Patricia Wilson Willie Louise Wells Sammy West 29 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Standing - Mrs. Hutcherson, Sponsor; Donnie Koonce, President; Fred Palmore, Vice-President; Alice Mae Gaskill, Secretary; Kneeling - Alliene Tuggle, Treasurer; Annette Wenger and Ginger Blanton, SCA Representatives. Sophomores Look Ahead to Junior-Senior Sandra Andrews Parker Bagwell Barbara Beville 30 Leap Year Sadie Hawkins Big Success | Dorothy Bishop Harold Bishop Ginger Blanton Frances Bolton Johnny Booker Gray Bradford Leroy Bradshaw James Cabiness Marilyn Covington Betty Crawley Gloria Dalton Goldie Dalton Miss Hammock’s Snglish 10 Presents Challenge Fred Davis Joe Davis Larry Davis Nannie Drawbond Rita Eaton Marie Edmonds Alice Mae Gaskill Mary Rebecca Gravatt Bobbie Jo Harrell Linda Holloman Leroy Bradshaw gives his six-weeks' book report. 32 Magazine Campaign Adds to Greasury Billy Jones Donnie Koonce William Kreider Wayne McDaniel Joe Monohan Patricia Naugle Fred Palmore William Paulett Students dance to the music of a local combo. Gloria Perkinson Laverna Procise 33 Sophomores Gake Various Cumulative Gests Sammy Rogers Bobby Schnell Alliene Tuggle Phyllis Ward Annette Wenger Particia Whirley Lorraine White Patricia Williamson Mildred York Homemade cookies prove big attraction at Leap Year Dance. 34 A FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: Standing - Mrs. Cassell, Sponsor; Sammy Clay, President; Bill Gra- vatt, Vice-President; Jenny Read Yelverton, Secretary; Kneeling - Mayo Gravatt, Treasurer; Mary Virginia Hurt and Byrd Crowder, SCA Representatives. Peppy Freshman Boost School Spirit i. em “S. s e ¢ ,a Robert Alkire Martha Beville Charles Blevins G. T. Bridgeman Dale Carrier Latin 9 Students Discover “‘America 6st Patria Mea!’’ Robert Cassada Sammy Clay Natalie Coleman Byrd Crowder Robert Daniel Peggy Daniels William Drinkwater Barry Dykes Jane Eastwood Charles Elliott Nancy Finch Eleanor Garner Dwight Good Bill Gravatt Mayo Gravatt Warren Green Neva Harris Patricia Harrison 36 Freshman Plan for Success of February Dance Sherry Harrison James Hauser Dave Hobgood Thomas Hudson Virginia Howse Jackie Huff Mary Virginia Hurt Betty Jones Mary Jane Jones Linda Kreider Cecilia Legassey Kathleen Lewis Mary Virginia Manson Matilda Martin Lowry McDaniel David Miracle David Murray Judy Nichols Class of 63 Participates in Many Activities Tommy Orange Barbara Paulas Delle Powell Bobby Procise Anne Lewis Rand Irene Rash Linda Reams Lucy Sanger Linda Sharrer Pack Sheffield Sarah Wagoner Gloria White Preston Williams Meade Williamson Brenda Winn Jenny Read Yelverton 38 Learning comes in many forms. The Home-Ec. girls work industriously on their Christ- mas decorations. Is Nellie radioactive ? Seniors absorb last few facts before Solid Geometry Exam. 39 2 $8 yepea eer er? Res Heeaeee egy? 440 2B Standing - Mrs.DeBusk, Sponsor; Jimmy Snead, President; Jimmy Campbell, Vice-President; Donna Fay Worley, Secretary; Kneeling - Anne C. Harrison, SCA Representative; Dorothy McCool, Treasurer; Johnny Osborne, SCA Representative. Sighth Grade Joins In School Spirit Martha Abel Jeanette Armes Robert Armes Donna Baldwin Peggy Baskervill Bernice Bolton 40 “Rat Day’? Snjoyed By All William Bradford Jimmy Campbell William Carraway Brenda Carrier Lynn Church Dianne Collins 7 Jimmy Crawley Ruby Crusenberry Judith Cundiff Judith Daniel Robert Davis Jimmy Elmore . i. Betty Anne Farck Joe Farrer Charles Gunn Jimmy Happel Anne Carter Harrison Sandra Hoyle oe Marshall Hudson Melvin Huff Johnny Inge Dan Irby David Jardine David Jones Class of ’64 Struggles over “DAG” Gest Elaine King Carolyn Knox Roy Kreider Bettie Lewis Peggy Lewis Hu Longmire Catherine Lucy Elizabeth Major Danny Martin Frances Mayton Dorothy McCool LaVerne Miracle Bobby Morris Patricia Naulty Johnny Osborne Johnny Palmore Rosa Paulette Richard Phillips Not Pictured: Wayne Stephens Billy Strickland fred Phipps Larry, Moe, and Curley a2 | Gighth Graders Get Garly Start in Fund Raising oerrion Pirkey Ruby Rice Margaret Ritchie Jimmy Robertson Patsy Robertson Shirley Rogers John Rutledge Jimmy Snead Charles Stell Judy Stephens Sandra Stephenson Nancy Thacker Alfred Vernon Linda White Thomas Whitlow Lois Williams Kitty Sue Winn Donna Worley i @ Service with a smile Will this day never end? SCA Remodels Glection Procedure. Senior officials prepare for election. Sandra casts her vote. Tommy and Billy act as doorkeepers. Tension mounts as count rises. The Senior Government Class conducted the 1960 SCA elections asa lesson in democratic voting. Students had to regis- ter, pay poll tax, and take a literacy test. Senior officials sternly supervised the voting. When the final count showed a majority of one, then we knew the im- portance of making every vote count. The Tellers start counting the votes. 44 ORGANIZATIONS [OZ L PE } Well-chosen activities lead not only to the pleasures of high school life, but also provide valuable training for citizenship and future responsibilities. They encourage talent and reward distinguished work. While classes come first, we learn also from a well-planned and balanced club program. 45 The ''Lemon Sisters delight audience at Assembly. Kneeling: Robert Cassada, Johnny Mills, Wayne Stephens, Jimmy Morris, Captain; Johnny Osborne, Fred Phipps, Bobby Morris. First Row: Francis Bolton, Linda Reams, Matilda Martin, Francis McDaniel, Irene Rash, Dorothy McCool, Mrs. Harrison, Sponsor; Nancy Lawson. Second Row: Gerald Fisher, Robert Hawkes, Dennis Cassada, Jimmy Hauser. Posts Code Of Oak Ridge demonstrates the atom. Jane and Peggy make attractive hos- tesses at Career Day. _ Safety Patrol Neither rain, sleet, snow, nor hail will stop the Safety Patrol at Black- stone High School. Each of the seven buses have two patrolmen to keep order and promote safety. Patrol- men are also stationed on street corners near the school to make street crossings safer, especially for the many young children walking to and from school. Sthics In Classrooms at? sh ! j y , onans , 6:5 At Rostrum: President Frank Dalton First Row: Miss Hammock, Sponsor; Peggy Daniels, Pianist; Jane Spruill, Songleader; Peggy Hoyle, Recording se- cretary; Mary Sue Boisseau, Treasurer; Tommy Rogers, Corresponding secretary. Second Row: Willie Louise Wells, Audrey Blevins, Mary Rebecca Gravatt, Ginger Blanton, Delle Powell, Mary Virginia Hurt. Third Row: Robert Borum, C. B. King, Betty Crawley, Robert Hawkes, Annette Wenger, James Wagoner, Donnie Koonce, Francis Bolton, Sammy West, Byrd Crow- der. Fourth Row: Larry Mayne, Larry Orange, Danny Falwell, Harry Hutcherson, Billy Darby, Harris Daniel, Dick For- rester. sy Let's make our quota!'’ was the cry of enthusiastic students during the magazine campaign. Tendays of sales talk resulted in reaching the goaland giving the treasury much needed money. Another money- making project was sponsoring S.E. As- semblies. Throughout the year many projects were successful because of the energetic coun- cilmen. A code of ethics was adopted and Fishnet'' makes another delightful Assem- a copy of ithangs inevery room. In bly program. January an interesting program was given for the P, T. A. Charters were granted to clubs. The council and its work provide a strong backbone for the school. IVY STAFF--Seated: Betty Crawley, Assistant Business Manager; Linda Holloman, Business Manager; Mrs. Jordan, Sponsor; Dick Forrester, Editor; Della Anne Christian, Assistant Editor. Ivy Staff Sends First Row: Robert Lee Borum, Billy Darby, Walter Mac Jones, Joy Jones, Bonnie Sue Sutphin, Mary Rebecca Gravatt, Peggy Hoyle, Typist; Byrd Crow- der, Anne Lewis Rand, Bill Gravatt, Photograpiier. Delegates Go S.9.P.A. A good pitch for the Ivy Staff! 48 Deadline already! Time has really flown this year as the Ivy Staff members have rushed around taking pictures, selling ads, working out lay-outs, and trying to fit them all intoour theme, ''Measuring. This year the Ivy takes on a new look as we find a beautiful colored picture on the front cover. After the annuals have arrived, there is still await in store un- til our book is judged at S.I.P.A. Ouill And Scroll Sneourages Creative Writing A national honor club organized in '97, Quill and Scroll's main objective is to promote creative writing among the students. To qualify for membership, students must do outstanding work ona school publication and write, write, write. One of the objectives of the club each year is to publish a booklet con- taining the best creative writing of Blackstone High School. Although not a very active club, it is indeed an honor to be asked to join the Quill and Scroll. Committee works on booklet of creative writing. QUILL SCROLL-- First Row: Mrs. Jordan, Sponsor; Second Row: Browny Cassell, Secretary; Dick For- Della Anne Christian, Harry Hutcherson, Joy Jones, rester, Mary Sue Boisseau, James Wagoner, Treasurer; President; Robert Hawkes, Mrs. Hutcherson, Sponsor. Bonnie Sue Sutphin, Robert Lee Borum, Vice-President. a Pepe po | 70 0 eT aL EEEEL EA F L pra SRPMS me La eS meet ei th ct {HAN A lem illl | MP. ey F whey i Y Bu e ja iMias va I , History Club xhibits Old Relics HISTORY CLUB 1777? 1812? 1865? Do these dates ring a bell? Why not askthe members of the W.K. Turner Historical Society who are engaged in turning up many an- cient ruins, tales, and interesting facts? This past year they helped promote interest in history in Blackstone by ar- ranging an historical exhibit at school with miscellaneous articles dating back to 1720, by publishing the old booklet of Nottoway recipes, and by putting on programs for various organization. The members ofthe club are chosen for their records in history class and work hard toinecrease the interest in local history. Della and James examine old documents from the History Club exhibit. HISTORY CLUB: First Row: Mrs. Jordan, Spon- sor; Herbert Crowder, President; C. B. King, Standing: Annette Wenger, Della Anne Christian, Vice-President; James Wagoner, Secretary-Trea- Walter Mac Jones, Joe Sharrer, Robert Hawkes, surer; Robert Lee Borum, SCA Representative. Larry Mayne, Joy Jones, Mary Rebecca Gravatt. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: First Row: Sandra Phelps, President; Mrs. Weatherford, Sponsor; Dick Forrester, Vice-President. Second Row: Joy Honor Society Recognizes The National Honor Society isa nationwide organization which recognizes its members on the basis of their scholar- Ship, leadership, service, and character. Each year the student body breathlessly awaits the impressive tapping ceremony. Membership in this club is prized as the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a student. Throughout the year, members ful- filltheir motto ''Noblesse Oblige ' by such services as posting a list of those mak- ing the honor roll, presenting new chal- lenges to the students, and sponsoring the five-point system. Each year the mem- bers' names are inscribed ona plaque displayed by the club in the hall. The members of the Wrigglesworth Chapter of the National Honor Society lead the way. Candles symbolize aims of the National Honor Society. rel = ¥ id by fF | Ay xs oa a FS i wi 4 a TT Jones, Secretary; Peggy Hoyle, Treasurer; Robert Hawkes, SCA Representative; Herbert Crowder. Outstanding Students Dramatics Club Acts Dramatics The Dramatics Club is forever striving to promote a greater interest in dra- matics inthe school. The main object- ive is to give members experience in acting and working with lights, stage, and make-up. A take-off on various television programs provided a very interesting assembly program. Mem- bers of the Dramatics Club help inthe presentation of the Senior Play while gaining valuable experience. The Con- test Play, given by the Dramatics Club, has brought home top honors for the past two years. DRAMATICS CLUB First Row: Joe Sharrer, President; Betty Crawley, Vice-President; Annette Wenger, Secretary; Ann Dalton, Treasurer; Audrey Blevins, SCA Re- presentative; Mrs. Jordan, Sponsor. Second Row: Mary Va. Manson, Byrd Crowder, Delle Powell, Tommy Orange, Nancy Lawson, Jackie Huff. Third Row: James Wagoner, Mary Rebecca Gravatt, Peggy Daniels, Nancy Jones, Jenny Read Yelverton, Willie Wells, Linda Kreider, Barbara Beville, Sarah Wagoner, Patricia Naugle. Fourth Row: Linda Reams, Barbara Paulus, Ginger Blanton, Carolyn Good, Lorraine White, Della Anne Christian. Fifth Host For Play Festival A serious moment in the Christmas Play. Row: Jane Spruill, Ruby Crusenberry, Peggy Baskervill, Gloria Perkinson, Bonnie Sutphin, Anne Lewis Rand, June Rockwell, Sixth Row: Pat Wilson, Sue Ellen Tuggle, Betty Krenzer, Harriet Papouchis, Betty Atkinson, Laverna Procise, Nellie Crusenberry. Seventh Row: Frank Dalton, Harry Lew Hutcherson, C. B. King, Billy Basker- vill, Leroy Bradshaw. Eighth Row: Dick For- rester, Walter Mac Jones, William Kreider, Her- bert Crowder, Billy Davis, Robert Hawkes, Browny Cassell. THESPIANS: Della Anne Christian, Walter Mac Jones, C. B. King, Joe Sharrer, Betty Crawley, Jane Spruill, President; Herbert Crowder, Dick Forrester, Mrs. Jordan, Sponsor. Ghespians Shine In GSvery Part Ghey Play Act well your part; there all the honor lies.'' This motto spurs the newly re- organized Thespian Troupe No. 891 on to bigger and better performances. Besides producingathree-act play, they sponsor- ed an entry in the District One-Act Play Festival. Themembers actively help promote Dramatics Club presentations to give future Thespian members more experience. Betty Crawley and Joe Sharrer rehearse a scene from Arms and the Man. 53 ) Joint Clubs Work Goward Christian Standards Bie Te: WE bey ee i Uh fi AT ANY i TRI-HI-Y; HI-Y Kneeling: Sallie Kate Beville, President; Sandra Phelps, Vice-President; Patricia Harrison, Secre- tary; Mary Va. Hurt, Treasurer; Jenny Yelverton, Historian; Jane Gracey, Chaplain; Willie Louise Wells, S.C.A. Representative. First Row: Walter Jones, Nancy Jones, Ann Harrison, Peggy Bas- kerville, Ginger Blanton, Bonnie Sutphin, Mrs. Weatherford, Sponsor; Herbert Crowder, Vice- President. Second Row: Joe Sharrer, Chaplain- Historian; Rebecca Gracey, Anne Lewis Rand, Delle Powell, Kitty Sue Winn, Elaine King, Linda Hollomon, Larry Mayne. Third Row: Byrd Crow- This year the Tri-Hi-Y has been very active. Under Mrs. Weatherford's leadership, the club has conducted the weekly Assembly devotions. They sent three representatives to the Model Gen- eral Assembly in April. To raise money they have held bake-sales and sold twine. AS service projects the club provided for two people at Christmas and collected money for the crippled chrildren's fund at Easter. Altogether the Tri-Hi-Y has had a very prosperous year. Delegates prepare bill for Model General Assembly. der, Shirley Rogers, Mary Rebecca Gravatt, San- dra Stephenson, Barbara Paulus, Mary Jane Jones, Sammy Clay. Fourth Row: Harry Lew Hutcherson, President; Irene Rash, Donna Faye Worley, Mary Va. Manson, Goldie Dalton, Nancy Lawson. Fifth Row: C. B. King, Peggy Hoyle, Linda Reams, Mary Sue Boisseau, Martha Beville. Sixth Row: Natalie Ann Coleman, Neva Harris, Betty Atkinson, Peggy Daniels, Jane Spruill, Danny Falwell. Seventh Row: Coach Padgett, Sponsor; Dickie Forrester. GLEE-CLUB--Seated: Jane Spruill, President; Billy Darby, Vice-President; Peggy Hoyle, Secre- tary-Treasurer; James Wagoner, S.C.A. Repre- sentative; Mrs. Yates, Music Director; Sallie Kate Beville, Betty Krenzer, Pat Wilson. First Row: Della Anne Christian, Gloria Dalton, Nancy Lawson, Mary Sue Boisseau, Peggy Baskerville, Annette Wenger, Dot Bishop, June Rockwell, Virginia Dan- iels, Virginia Howse, Willie Wells. Second Row: Sandra Hoyle, Martha Beville, Bonnie Sutphin, Audrey Blevins, Nancy Jones, Delle Powell, Ginger Blanton, Ann Dalton, Patricia Naugle, Phyllis Ward. Third Row: Betty Jones, Patricia Harrison, Mary R. Gravatt, Rebecca Gracey, Betty Crawley, Lor- raine White, Linda Hollomon, Lucy Sanger, Dickie Forrester. Fourth Row; Robert Lee Borum, Fred Sanger, Harris Daniel, Tommy Rogers, Danny Falwell, Billy Baskerville, Gray Bradford, Wilbur Wells, James Hauser, Larry Orange, Wallace Hood, William Kreider, Gerald Fisher. Singing Rings Ghroughout “Halls Of Ivy’ Strains from ''The Halls of Ivy'' echoed down the halls as commencement drew near, bringing to a close another year of activity for the Glee Club. Under the direction of Mrs. Yates, the Glee Club favorably fulfilled appearances at the Nottoway County Teachers Meeting, Christmas Assembly, Religious Week Assembly, and Rotary Club. With the largest membership ever, the Glee Club made its Spring Concert the musical e- vent of the season. Glee Club entertains at the Christmas Program FFA Gakes Gop Honors At Farmers’ Day I got a blue ribbon was the often 7 heard cry of many of the FFA members i this year when they learned the results of the Farmers' Days judging. This yearthere were more ex- hibits from the FFA, and more won blue ribbons. The FFA boys always look forward to the trip to the State Fair in Richmond | and this year was no exception. The FFA has put onradio shows throughout the year. At the end of the year the boys will celebrate with the annual picnic. William Kreider proudly displays blue ribbon received for prize hay. FFA: First Row: Billy Jones, Vice-President; William Kreider, Secretary; Mr. Taylor, Sponsor; Paulett, Charles Blevins, Sentinel; Larry Orange, John Neff, President; Wallace Hood, Reporter; David SCA Representative; Billy Davis, Harold Throck- Miracle. Second Row: David Jardine, Hu Longmire, morton, Gray Bradford, Treasurer; Johnny Pal- Melvin Huff, Joe Pete Monohan, James Hauser, more. Fourth Row: Larry Davis, Fred Davis, William Drinkwater, Tommy Upson, John B. Rut- Robert Davis, Preston Williams, Danny Martin, ledge. Third Row: Roy Kreider, Dan Irby, William Wayne McDaniel, James Happle, Harold Bishop. , oe e “ | F.H.A. KNEELING: Jane Gracey, Historian; Francis Bolton, S.C.A. Representative; Betty Krei- der, Reporter. SEATED: Rebecca Gracey, Trea- surer; Mary Sue Boisseau, Secretary; Sallie Kate Beville, President; Virginia Daniels, Vice Presi- dent. FIRST ROW: Jeanette Arms, Shelby Crews, Carolyn Knox, Donna Faye Worley, Elaine King, Lynn Church, Shirley Rogers, Judy Stephens, San- dra Stephenson, Mrs. Cassel, Sponsor. SECOND ROW: Martha Beville, Lorraine White, Laverna Procise, Dorothy McCool, Bettie Lewis. THIRD ROW: Patricia Harrison, Judy Nichols, Phyllis Ward, Bernice Bolton, Kitty Sue Winn, Ann Carter Harrison, Peggy Hoyle. J.H.A. Prepares Gitls For Home Life The F.H.A. members started out their year by exhibiting a booth at Far- mers’ Day. Twice during the year the members were hostesses to their families at a Mother--Daughter Banquet anda family night supper. AS away of being helpful, they kept a Nursury in the Home Ec. department during P.T.A. meetings, visited the sick and shut-ins, and fixed boxes of food and clothing to give toa needy family at Christmas. Among the clubprojects for the year were arranging a bulletin board each week and providing club publicity. To make money the members sold Christmas corsages and earrings, had cake and pie sales, and sold candy in the school halls during activity period. All the above activities helped them uphold their motto, ''Toward New Hori- zons . 57 Sandra introduces Scotland at F.H.A. Family Night Supper. PEP CLUB: First Row: Mr. Hobgood, Sponsor; Sandra Phelps, President; Mary Rebecca Gravatt, Treasurer; Delle Powell, SCA Representative; Ann Dalton, Vice- President; Rebecca Gracey, Secretary; Della Anne Christian, Nancy Jones, Audrey Blevins, Carolyn Good. Second Row: Mar- tha Abel, Bettie Lewis, Carolyn Knox, Jane Gracey, Mary Sue Boisseau, Peggy Baskervill, Pat Wilson, Betty Krenzer, Harriet Papouchis, Sue Ellen Tuggle, Betty Atkinson, Goldie Dalton, Gloria Perkinson. Third Row: Elaine King, Lynn Church, Shirley Rog- ers, Judy Stephens, AnnHarrison, Betty Jones, Lorraine White, Ginger Blanton, Linda Holloman, Marilyn Covington, Dorothy Bishop, Phyllis Ward, Diane Collins, Peggy Lewis. Fourth Row: Kitty Pep Club Brightens Audrey, Nancy, and Rebecca add a cheery air to the Farmer's Day Parade. Sue Winn, Sherry Harrison, Jane Lee Eastwood, Irene Rash, Francis McDaniel, Elizabeth Major, Sandra Hoyle, Peggy Hoyle, Laverna Procise, Sallie Kate Beville, Virginia Daniels, Nancy Lawson, Gloria Dalton. Fifth Row: Martha Beville, Mary Jane Jones, Natalie Coleman, Mary Va. Hurt, Bar- bara Paulus, Judy Nichols, Linda Reams, Peggy Daniels, Byrd Crowder, Mary Va. Manson, Jenny Read Yelverton, Ann Lewis Rand, Willie Louise Wells. Sixth Row: Patricia Harrison, Donna Faye Worley, Sandra Stephenson, Ruby Crusenberry, Betty Crawley, Alice Mae Gaskill, Barbara Beville, Francis Bolton, June Rockwell, Joy Jones, Jane Spruill, Bernice Bolton, Neva Harris. Up School Spirit INTEREST IN SCHOOL AND SPORTS..... This is what the Pep Club is trying to promote throughout the town and student body of Blackstone High. Last summer before school opened, the club remodeled the concession stand, gave it a new paint job, and bought some new equipment. Those busy girls who Sell candy at basketball games, run concessions at football and baseball games, decorate the stadium for football, publicize games, print cheers, and who help to make the homecoming activities a success, area mighty important part of BHS. Thanks are due to the Pep Club for building a foundation of school spirit upon which we can always rely. Members With “B” Encourage Athletics Go team go! This isthe cry of the Monogram Club. This energetic club spent its time and money in the support of the teams of BHS. It also sold foot- ball pins to promote interest in sports and to get money for worthy charities. This club's year has been full of work and activities to promote the cause of good sportsmanship at BHS. Bo and Dick receive well earned awards in football. MONOGRAM CLUB: Kneeling: Carolyn Good, Ann Upson, Walter Mac Jones,Sammy West, Vice- Dalton, Nancy Jones, Rebecca Gracey, Treasurer; President; Larry Mayne, Travis Winn, Frank Audrey Blevins, Secretary; Della Christian. First Dalton, Freddy Palmore, Tommy Rogers, Virginia Row: Mr. Padgett, Sponsor; J. B. Inge, Joe Davis, Daniels. Third Row: Dick Forrester, Herbert Warren Green, Sgt.-at-Arms; Ned Jones, Johnny Crowder, Tucker Clark, Billy Jones, Danny Falwell, Booker, Aubrey Lewis, President; Harry Lew Donnie Koonce, SCA Representative; Robert Lee Hutcherson, Sandra Phelps. Second Row: Tommy Borum, Joe Pete Monohan, School Publications Gyped By Club Members Friday? You'll find the Commercial Club members busy typing the school's publication. Here in the Commercial Department they learn the best business procedures and apply their knowledge. These students, who have had at least one year of typing and are taking one or more commercial subjects, supply typists for the Ram's Horn and Ivy. This year they typed and mimeographed the P.T.A. notices, club programs, and special notices. They also sponsored an annual awards program to encourage interest in commercial subjects. Commercial Club members pose while Max Ward snaps apicture forthe annual, COMMERCIAL CLUB: First Row: Harriet Pa- Betty Atkinson, Carolyn Good. Fourth Row: Travis pouchis, Secretary-Treasurer; Jane Gracey, Vice- Winn, Nancy Lawson, Claude Thompson, Phyllis President; Mary Sue Boisseau, President. Second Ward, Fifth Row: Peggy Hoyle, Francis Mc- Row: Danny Falwell, SCA Representative; Brenda Daniel, Bo Dalton. Sixth Row: Aubrey Lewis. Lynde, Pat Wilson. Third Row: Sue Ellen Tuggle, Standing: Mrs. DeBusk, Sponsor. O.B. Issue Wins First Prize Each week the Ram's Horn staff rush to get the paper ready for eager students. The whole week has been filled with typ- ing, stencils, proofreading, and mimeo- graphing. In each issue an editorial of interest to the student body was pre- sented. Each week a' 'Senior in the Spotlight was featured. This told of some senior's accomplishments through high school. For the second year the Ram's Horn has won first prize for a Special issue featuring information on tuberculosis and the work of the ‘l'uper- culosis Association. Interest and hard | work have helped to make the Ram's Horn a successful publication. Ever-busy typists type articles for the Ram's Horn. RAM'S HORN STAFF: Seated: Mrs. Hutcherson, Sponsor; Mary Sue Boisseau, Production Editor; Robert Hawkes, Editor; Browny Cassell, Assistant Editor; Mrs. DeBusk, Sponsor. First Row: Patricia Naugle, Peggy Daniels, Martha Beville, Mary Virginia Hurt, Art Editor; Jane Gracey, Virginia Daniels, Girl's Sport Editor. Second Row: Larry Mayne, SCA Representative; Sammy Clay, James Wagoner, Harry Lew Hutcherson, Boy's Sport Editor; Jane Spruill, Business Manager; C.B. King, Annette Wenger. Library Club Sponsors March Dance LIBRARY CLUB--Seated: Harris Daniel, S.C.A. Jane Gracey, Patricia Harrison, Gloria Dalton, Representative; Rebecca Gracey, Treasurer; Marilyn Covington, Patricia Naugle. Second Row: Browny Cassell, Vice-President; Francis Bolton, June Rockwell, Billy Darby, Danny Falwell, Peggy Secretary; Sandra Phelps, President; Mrs. Sanger, Hoyle, Audrey Blevins, Nancy Lawson, Jane Spruill, Sponsor; Bonnie Sue Sutphin. First Row: Della Laverna Procise. Third Row: Donnie Koonce, Anne Christian, Ann Dalton, Barbara Beville, Mary Robert Lee Borum, Sallie Kate Beville, Robert Sue Boisseau, Warren Green, Tommy Orange, Hawkes, James Wagoner. The Library Club offers assistance to students who need help in looking up references, books, magazine articles, etc. The club members help Mrs. San- ger Shelve books, check in film, and various other things by which the work is lightened. In March the clubsponsored a dance to raise money for rebinding library books. This helped improve the looks of the shelves and made more materials available. The club also kept a bulletin board by which the latest data on historial characters was displayed. Library offers a source of information for the student body. 62 ATHLETICS Fair play, courtesy, and acceptance of de- feat or victory are among the valuable les- sons that we learnfrom sports. As a small school playing larger rivals, we measure our success not inthe victories won but in the effort we make and the joy of doing our best. 63 Rams Lead in Spirit and Sportsmanship © asin emotrnsieamaceiiiees FOOTBALL TEAM FIRST ROW: Billy Davis, Herbert Crowder, Frank Dalton, Sammy West, Fred Palmore, Aubrey Lewis, Donnie Koonce, Larry Davis. SECOND ROW: Dick Forrester, David Miracle, David Jones, David Hobgood, Johnny Booker, Thomas Whitlow, Jimmie Crawley, Ned Jones. THIRD ROW: Joe Farrar, James Cabiness, William Kreider, Billy Jones, Walter Jones, Pack Sheffield, Charles Blevins. FOURTH ROW: Joe Pete Monahan, Barry Dikes, Bobby Schnell, Meade Williamson, Bobby Alkire, Walter Shumate, Harold Bishop. FIFTH ROW: Mr. Padgett, Coach; Warren Green, Wayne Stevens, David Murray, Managers; Earnest Robertson, Assistant Coach. Absent: Harry Hutcherson. This year's team at BHS compiled an extraordinary record on the field and off for Sportsmanship. The boys, although handi- capped by injuries the whole year, played their hearts out. Since there were only five seniors on a squad of thirty-four, there will be plenty of fight and experience left to gainvictory for BHS next year.In recognition of their fine spirit Coach Padgett communicates with and sportsmanship, certainorganizations sent Mr. Wood, anassistant coach, the team and their faithful cheerleaders to see located in the press box above a pro football game in Washington. the stands. 64 Football Geam Looks Forward to Future Success Coach Padgett flanked by Co-captains Sammy West and Fred Palmore STARTING LINE-UP LINEMEN: L. End, Dick Forrester; L. Tackle, Bobby Alkire; L. Guard, Herbert Crowder; Center, Walter Jones; R. Guard, Fred Palmore; R. Tackle, Donnie Koonce; R. End, Pete Monahan. BACKFIELD: Quarterback, Frank Dalton; L. Halfback, Aubrey Lewis; R. Halfback, Sammy West; Fullback, Billy Davis i am te Vivacious Cheerleaders Instill Incentive CHEERLEADERS: Ann Dalton, Nancy Jones, Aud- Head Cheerleader: Rebecca rey Blevins, Della Christian, Gracey. Carolyn Good. Undaunted Spirit Highlights Cuckless Season GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM Gracey, Virginia Read Yelverton, Carolyn Good, FIRST ROW: Peggy Daniels, Ginger Blanton, Nancy Lawson, Linda Reams, June Rockwell, Sandra Phelps, Co-Captain; Mrs. Cobbs, Coach; Virginia Daniel, Nancy Jones, Anne Lewis Rand, Audrey Blevins, Co-Captain; Mary Virginia Manson, Laverna Procise, Mary Rebecca Gravatt, Betty Byrd Crowder. SECOND ROW: Ann Dalton, Jane Atkinson, Willie Wells, Rebecca Gracey. Blackstone 38 ----- Amelia 48 Blackstone 23 ----- Buckingham 33 Blackstone 47 ----- Crewe 45 Blackstone RY pee Brunswick 37 The girls' basketball team, under the Blackstone CL pang (S Bluestone 3g direction of their coach Mrs. Virginia Cobbs, Blackstone Fi | a Randolph-Henry 59 showed great progress throughout the season. Blackstone he Greenville 31 Their lack in experience was overcome Blackstone Vee Parkview 44 by their determination and fighting spirit. In Blackstone AGeten Victoria 47 more than one instance games were lost by Blackstone Bote ee Farmville 57 only a small margin. This was disappointing Blackstone ny pea Kenbridge 49 to both the team and spectators, but it didn't stop the team from trying, and the spectators never lost faith in their team. Someone once said that it isn't whether or not you win, but how you play the game. In this respect, the girls’ basketball team had an outstanding year. Teamwork results in two more points against Victoria 67 Winning Record for Rams Increases VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM: Frank Dalton, Captain; Tommy Rogers, Joe Pete Monahan, Sammy West, Robert Borum, Tommy Upson, Donnie Koonce, Dick Forrester, Mr. Hobgood, Coach. Blackstone 39------ Kenbridge 30 Blackstone 36------ Amelia 56 Blackstone 25------ Emporia 45 Blackstone 40------ Buckingham 81 Blackstone High School has always taken Blackstone 41------ Farmville 40 pride in its outstandingly good sportsmanship. Blackstone 39------ Crewe 41 ‘his year, although the winning record wasn't Blackstone = 43------ Amelia 40 too impressive, the sportsmanship and spirit Blackstone 43------ Brunswick 78 shown by the basketball team was excellent. Blackstone 60------ Victoria 75 You never saw a player quit before that last Blackstone 30------ Bluestone 34 uzzer sounded, or did you ever see a player Blackstone 37------ Randolph-Henry 50 not take a loss in goodspirit. Withthis spirit BiackSlonenimed aaa Emporia 59 and sportsmanship the basketball team proved Blackstone = 95------ Parkview 64 that: It takes a good teamto lose, anyone Blackstone 52------ Brunswick 64 can be a winner. Blackstone 45------ Victoria 63 Blackstone 37------ Bluestone 48 Blackstone 50------ Farmville 53 Blackstone 53------ Crewe 34 Blackstone 53------ Kenbridge 48 68 J.V. BASKETBALL TEAM: Mayo Gravatt, David Murray, David Jones, Fred Palmore, Johnny Inge, David Hobgood, Johnny Booker, Bill Gravatt, War- ren Green. Kneeling: Coach Padgett 69 For the first time inrecent years, BHS has had a very active Junior Varsity basket- ball team. The team has come far since the beginning of the season under the direction of their coach, Mr. Padgett. At the beginning of the year there were only a few experienced boys on the team, but the season closed with a team of players who could work together showing good sportsmanship and spiritas well as a 7-5 record compiled against teams of much larger schools. Dave and Pack get set'’ for the rebound. Glimpses of Sport Life at B.H.S. Rams demonstrate offensive and defen- sive strategy against Buckingham. Chee rleaders pose with mascot Peter Boone. Defense holds Victoria score down. Jenny Read shoots to increase score of Dick is up to help down Kenbridge. Kenbridge game. 70 FEATURES wy x An old sundial motto read: I only mark the hours that shine.'' When we look back upon the school year, there are shining hours that stand out in our memory-those moments of honor, of comradeship, and of happiness that complete the measure of our school. Bo And Joy-Mr. and Miss B.H.S. | | | ; | Many Svents Make Up BHS Year. Larry and Gerald work on geometric Christmas decorations. Jimmy Elmore wins stereo in Junior William and Meade have no gasoline raffle. problemsin Farmers' Day parade. 73 Homecoming Princesses First Row: Byrd Crowder, Mary Virginia Hurt, Freshmen; Sandra Stephenson, Brenda Carrier, Eighth Grade. Second Row: Frances Bolton, Betty Crawley, Sophomore; Audrey Blevins, Junior. Third Row: Mary Sue Boisseau, Jane Gracey, Senior; Rebecca Gracey, Junior. 74 Homecoming Js Gala Svent David and Joe model '59 Mr. Wood's ''Ramobile rat fashions. lends support to rats Longmire and Osborne. The pause that refreshes. Homecoming Dance fea- Nancy and Robert Lee lead tures Pat Partridge. off first dance. Sxtracurricular Gvents Help Students to Grow. Rams give coach a ride after Randolph-Henry game. Thespians entertain dancers Felix Woot ' and Freddie crown and Lisa. Queen Nancy. sa ee ee io -Aeeaeeetgaieeeeee eesti ee Cheerleaders organize Hypnotist employs audience parti- cipationin assembly program. pep parade. 77 “fo and Behold” Presented as Senior Play. ES eA NG inser ine setace mitt ghosts look on. ight as Daisy wards off impending f Mr. Wingate and Daisy aid Milo with his will. 78 Honor Graduates : Herbert Crowder, Valedictorian Robert Hawkes, Salutatorian Joy Jones Dick Forrester Honor Graduates Peggy Hoyle Sandra Phelps Nancy Cooke Gerald Fisher 80 ADVERTISEMENTS 81 | | : | The new office of the TRANSPORT CORPORATION is an attractive colonial building. ae WINSTEAD FLORIST Flowers for all Occasions Member of the Florist Telegraph Association HARDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY Phone 723 201 Dillard Street Blackstone, Virginia CLAY’S HATCHERY Phone 498 Route 1 Blackstone, Virginia VELVET TEXTILE CORP. GROVE DRIVE-IN THEATRE For the best in entertainment Located on Route 460 between Blackstone and Crewe CAIN’S CLOVER FARM MARKET Phone 5 Church Street Blackstone, Virginia HAMMOCK-RAND MOTORS, INC. 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