Blackstone High School - Ivy Yearbook (Blackstone, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1963 volume:

SGI Re, Ips - = Te as “2 =, Pa es ne . chee ee: AES A Ws a ty a SEY ESN satel plang ape 0 aretha a� FIR a? . ber: be . Ae 2 , che A hy See OLR Cin te at a | iy ae ah aid on as Sv vecegee % - “F. ees oe it beta fa ‘STONE, VIRGINIA Published by the Annua Co-Editors .... 0s og Business Manager Pe Assistant Business M: 2 is ? ; ¢ ae es Mae : . k 2 3 .s. . ia . © ae a 4 Fe ¥ r t ot j t % . be % F Ni; “ eee 4 F er) 7 4 : : ie Tait ises(ere)| FOREWORD As students of Blackstone High School we have had an opportunity to become good Virginians, good Americans, and good Christians. Our classes and teachers have constantly reminded us of the great privileges of freedom. Our characters have been molded through the great bonds of friendship. We have sensed the trials and tribulations, the joys and exultations of reality. We have learned to base all of our dreams on two great God-given gifts--faith and hope. In the following pages we present to you some of the memories which have built our visions of the future. The Vision that you glorify in your mind, the Ideal that you enthrone in your heart--this you will build your life by, this you will become. James Allen CONTENTS A LOOK at the Dedication......-. = = 3 A GLANCE at the Faculty....... 5 A GLIMPSE at the Classes... .. (= 13 A VISION into the Organizations.......... 49 A PEEK at the Features... 69 A VIEW of the Athletics=:.... 7 19 A PICTURE of the Senior Accomplishments . .93 A LOOK at the Advertisements.......... lO} Z0O-—-34F0-O0MmO Mrs. Hamlett displays warm friendship to everyone.° Several years ago, the elementary grades relinquished one of their best-loved teachers to the ever-growing demands of the high school. This newcomer quickly attained a prominent position in B.H.S.'s English and history depart- ments where she immediately gained the respect of each of her students as well as that of the faculty. Before long, the harassing task of sponsor of the senior class was passed on to her. Through the years she has displayed great loyalty and devotion to her graduating seniors. Three years ago, she added to her long list of titles that of 'director'’ when she undertook the tedious job of directing the seniors in their annual production. Throughout the schoo] and community, it is mutual feeling that she has outdone herself in working with the casts of such memorable plays as THE MOUSETRAP, THE MATCHMAKER, and THE PEN IS DEAD- LIER. It is with a great deal of pride that we, the 1963 IVY Staff, have selected this issue of the IVY to be published in dedication to Mrs. Kath- leen Snow Hamlett. SPIRIT OF B.H.S. RINGS THROUGHOUT EMPTY HALLS % we Ee Re! aithful anc true-hearted for Blackstone High. NN e THE - « , ¥ ”- , te. R. het et ee By 4 be Sh al -o 3 Sieit 8 education forms the common mind: as the twig is bent the tree's inclined. Ag ete _ =-Pope oe ‘ % , bd = = 7 . bed 4 � « é —_ 2 ? ie . SF. : . - a ’ ‘ : a é 3 ¥ a ‘'S aa? . © ’ Ber“ + : � Mr. Blanton gives inspiring talk to student body. Mr. Hugh L. Blanton Division Superintendent, Nottoway County B.S., William Mary M.Ed., University of Virginia HEADS OF ADMINISTRATION ARE BACKBONE OF SCHOOL 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 Mrs. Virginia W. Cobbs B.S., Radford College B.S., University of Alabama Teaches Home Economics. Teaches Physical Education, Sponsors F.H.A. and Sophomore U.S. History, Government. Class. Sponsors Cheerleaders. Mrs. Cornelia I. DeBusk B.S., Mary Washington College Teaches all Commercial Courses. Sponsors the RAM'S HORN. STUDENTS GAIN BUSINESS TRAINING The Commercial Department offers Typing I and II, Shorthand I and II, book- keeping, andbusiness math. Students taking a business course receive anexcellent back- ground either for business schoolor for work after graduation. There has been a sharp increase in the number of students taking typing for their personaluse in the past few years. The commercial students are re- sponsible for compiling and producing the school paper, the RAM'S HORN. They also print material for all the school organiza- tions. This experience is an excellent way to gain knowledge of commercial activities. Mrs. Pinchback, student teacher from Longwood College, is amazed at Ronnie Happel's progress in typing. Students work on publications. Gee Mrs. McKie L. Farley Mrs. Kathleen 8S. Hamlett Miss Martha Hammock Teaches Driver Education. B.S., Radford College B.A., Longwood College Teaches English. Sponsors Senior Class. Sponsors Junior Class. LANGUAGES INCREASE INTEREST IN FOREIGN LANDS The English department at B.H.S. pro- vides a very thorough understanding of all phases of our modern language. Literature from the past and the present offers a va- riety of interesting reading material. Two years of French and Latin are of- fered for the college-bound student. In French II, students add a knowledge of the history of France to their study, while in Latin II, students read myths and stories of the adventures of Julius Caesar and the Roman people. The dramatics class and the newly organized Speech Club enable a student to study and develop techniques in debating, public speaking, enunciating, and increas- ing vocabulary. Altogether, our English department is very complete and well-rounded. A B.H.S. graduate leaves with a thorough background which may lead to outstanding work in any field. Freshmen struggle through spelling quiz. Miss Hammock and Jenny Yelverton take time out from studies to enjoy French II party. Teaches English French. Mrs. Olivia C. Harrison B.S., Madison College Teaches Physics, Chemistry, General Science. Sponsors S.C.A. Council Mr. Harold H. Hobgood B.A., University of Richmond Teaches Civics World Geography. Assistant Football Coach Head Basketball Coach. Mrs. Izell Hutcherson B.S., Longwood College Teaches English Latin. Sponsors Eighth Grade, Quill Scroll, the RAM'S HORN. EXPERIMENTS AWE YOUNG SCIENTISTS A complete science program consist- ing of biology, chemistry, physics, and general science is offered at B.H.S. for all college boundstudents. This year the general science has been split so that the student gets a half year of biology and a half year of science. This increases the stu- dents knowledge in both types of science and prepares him for later courses. New equipment is also added each year, which holds the interest of the students. B.H.S. constantly arouses each individual to the everchanging world of scientific knowledge. Chemistry whizzes'' discover that fifteen students can sit in one chair. Young scientists work in their lab manuals. ey, oon Mrs. Virginia F. Jordan ‘Mr. Charles D. Padgett Mrs. Mollie W. Sanger B.A., Randolph-Macon Woman's B.S., Western Carolina College B.S., Longwood College College, M.A., Longwood College Teaches U.S. History World B.S., in L.S., George Peabody Teaches Dramatics, English, History. Head Football Coach, Librarian Guidance. Girls' Basketball Coach, Base- Sponsors Library Club Sponsors History Club, Dramatics ball Coach Club, Thespians, Ninth Grade, Speech Club STUDENTS COMPARE ANCIENT AND MODERN WORLDS Since our students have a desire to learn about the background and history of our country and planet, the history depart- ment at B.H.S. satisfies their hunger for knowledge. The courses that are offered in this field are civics, world history, world geography, and United States history. Each of these courses is a Step on the ladder of learning in preparation for higher courses, such as United States government. Because of the knowledge they have acquired, the students at B.H.S. have an excellent reason to be proud of their History Department. Government students struggle through Mrs. Cobbs' No. 1'' pop tests. Mary Sue Hawkes gives aninteresting report in World History. Mr. Ramsey L. Taylor B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Teaches Agriculture. Sponsors F.F.A. Mrs. Erma Thweatt Dietitian Mr. Robert Thomas B.S., Longwood College Teaches Science 8 and Biology. Midget Football Coach Sponsors Hi-Y HOME ECONOMICS AND SHOP PROVIDE ESSENTIAL TRAINING The Agriculture Department offers boys a better understanding of farm life and soil conservation. It enables them to work with up-to-date farm equipment and to care for livestock. Boys also show their individual skills in shop work. The unique facilities that are furnished for the future homemakers help them to plan for the future. Through the help of a coun- selor, the girls learnthe selection and mak- ing of their own clothing, preparation and cooking well-balanced meals, interior decoration, and child care. There is always a warm and friendly atmosphere in the home economics department that helps the girls' attitudes. Home Ec. majors learn the basic fundamentals of sewing. Mr. Taylor instructs a class in shop. er BT 2 ei ae ae aoe oe om a Miss Mary Frances Townsend B.M.E., Madison College Teaches Music. Sponsors Glee Club Band Mrs. Dorothy B. Tunstall B.S., Longwood College Teaches Mathematics. Teaches Mathematics. Sponsors IVY Quill Scroll Honor Society B.H.S. PROVIDES WELL-ROUNDED COURSES IN MATH An increasing stress has been placed on the field of mathematics in the past cou- ple of years. B.H.S. has met this challenge and soaredahead to higher goals. This year the courses offered are eighth and ninth- grade math, business math, Algebra I and II, plane and solid geometry combined, ad- vanced algebra and trigonometry. The excellent training and background received are extremely helpful to the col- lege-bound students or tomorrow's busi- nessmen. As a result of our improved Mathematics Department, we are better prepared for the growing future. Eighth grade math poses new problems for ''Rats. Students confer on Algebra II problem. Mrs. Anna K. Weatherford B.S., William Mary College Sponsors Tri-Hi-Y National mn ent of the rt Friendship! My soul! Sweetener of life, andsé of society ‘ «Robert Blair 13 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: STANDING--Robbie Westmoreland, President; Mary Virginia Hurt, Vice-Presi- dent; Anne Lewis Rand, Secretary; Jenny Read Yelverton, Treasurer; Mrs. Hamlett, Sponsor. KNEELING: Frances Pullen and Sammy Clay, S.C.A. Representatives. SENIORS HEAD SCHOOL ACTIVITIES CLASS FLOWER: Magnolia CLASS COLOR: Green and White This large class of '63 has always worked together harmoniously, striving to make their class the excellent one that it is. From the bewildering days of the eighth grade, highlighted by Rat Day, they have faced the problems and joys of high school life together. They took their place in sports, dramatics, and clubs where they have made many im- portant contributions to the school program. They have also been leaders scholastically, maintaining the largest number of students on the honor roll each six weeks. The high sales in the magazine campaign and the eighth grade dance gave them an excellent start on their Junior-Se nior money-making projects which they continued through their junior year. After months of planning, secret activities, and hard work the Class beautifully carried out their theme ''Alice in Wonderland with elaborate and color- ful decorations. The senior year with the applications for college, college boards, the Senior Play, THE PEN IS DEADLIER, the Christmas Dance, final exams, and graduation has been filled with problems, hard work, and triumphs. With the advent of graduation the Class of '63 bade a fond farewell to the Halls of Ivy and set forth into the future, taking with them the memories of their high school days. 14 JENNIFER ADAMS BETTY JEAN ALDER MARTHA BEVILLE COLLEGE BOUND SENIORS FILED EARLY APPLICATIONS G. T. BRIDGEMAN ROBERT CASSADA SAMMY CLAY NATALIE COLEMAN DIANE COLLINS BYRD CROWDER CLASS OF ’63 ENJOYED LAST HOMECOMING GOLDIE DALTON PEGGY DANIELS JOE DAVIS BARRY DYKES WILLIAM DRINKWATER JANE LEE EASTWOOD ‘THE PEN IS DEADLIER’ CAPTURED FAVOR AS SENIOR PLAY ELEANOR GARNER DWIGHT GOOD WARREN GREEN NEVA HARRIS PATRICIA HARRISON JIMMY HAUSER GRADUATES EAGERLY COMPILED INVITATION LISTS DAVID HOBGOOD. JACKIE HUFF MARY VIRGINIA HURT BETTY JONES MARY JANE JONES LINDA KREIDER SENIORS STRUGGLED WITH TERM PAPERS MARTHA LEFTWICH KATHLEEN LEWIS MARY VIRGINIA MANSON DAVID MURRAY JOHNNY MARTIN LOWRY LEE McDANIEL SENIORS WERE ENTERTAINED AT BANQUET AND PROM GLORIA MISNER JUDY NICHOLS TOMMY Mc ORANGE BARBARA PAULUS FRANCES PULLEN ANNE LEWIS RAND | FINAL EXAMS BROUGHT SIGHS OF RELIEF IRENE RASH LINDA REAMS BOBBY SCHNELL MARY SEHEN LINDA SHARRER PACK SHEFFIELD GRADUATION WAS VIEWED WITH MIXED EMOTONS SARAH WAGONER ROBBY WESTMORELAND BETTY JEAN WHITE = 78 Hx | “oem gry A or r) Fensted een 2 Mary Ginnie generously gives her cake to the French II party. PRESTON WILLIAMS CLASSMATES SADLY PARTED BUT HEARTS LINGER ON MEADE WILLIAMSON BRENDA WINN JENNY READ YELVERTON SENIORS COMPILE LONG LIST OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS JENNIFER LEA ADAMS Transferred 3; Pep Club 4,5; Tri-Hi-Y 4,5; Dramatics Club 4,5; Library Club 4, Trea- surer 5. BETTY JEAN ALDER Transferred 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4,5; Pep Club 4,5; Glee Club 4; RAM'S HORN Staff, Reporter 5. MARTHA ANNE BEVILLE Class Officer, S.C.A. Representative 3; F.H.A. 1,2, Secretary 3, Vice-President 4, President 0; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3, Chaplain 4, 8.C.A. Repre- sentative 5; Glee Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4,5; RAM'S HORN Staff 2,3,4,5; Library Club 3. GLENN THADDEOUS BRIDGMAN, JR. Hi-Y, Secretary 4,5; Building and Grounds Committee 3,4, Chairman 5; Class Officer, Treasurer 4; National Honor Society 4, Presi- dent 5; History Club 4,5. ROBERT ODELL CASSADA Football 3,4,5; Baseball 4,5; Monogram Club 4,5; History Club 4,5; Fire Ward 5. EDWIN SAMUEL CLAY, III Glass:Oiticew, 7 5.C,AveRepresentativesl,o; President 2, Secretary 4; Band 1; Library Club 1,3; Dramatics Club 1,3, Vice-Presi- dent 4,5; Hi-Y, Chaplain 2,4,5; RAM'S HORN Staff 2, Business Manager 3,4, Assistant Editor 4; S.I.P.A. 3; Manager, Football team 3; Safety Patrol 3; Glee Club, President 4, Secretary-Treasurer 5; History Club, Vice- President 4, President 5; Quill and Scroll 4, President 5; District Public Speaking Contest 4; Model General Assembly 4; Plays 1,2,3,4,5, District Play Contest 4; Thespians 4,5;8S.C.A. Council, Summer Workshop 4, Program Chairman 5; Speech Club 5; Senior Play. NATALIE ANNE COLEMAN History Club 4,5; Pep Club 1,2,3,4,5; Drama- tics Club 1,2, Secretary 5; Glee Club 2,3,4,5; Tri-Hi-Y1,2,3,4,5; Library Club 3,4,5; RAM'S HORN Staff, Production Editor 5; Girls' State 4; Assembly Committee 5; Quill and Scroll 5. 24 JOYCE DIANNE COLLINS Pep Club 1,4,5; Tri-Hi-Y 5; Basketball 4; Library Club 5; Dramatics Club 5. BYRD EPES CROWDER Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,4,5, Treasurer 3; Pep Club 1, 2,4,5, Treasurer 3; Class Officer, S.C.A: Representative 2, Secretary 3; IVY Staff 2, Assistant Business Manager 3, Business Manager 4, Co-Editor 5; Dramatics Club 2, 3,4,5; Basketball 2,3,4,5; Homecoming Court 2,4, Queen 5; History Club 2,3,4,5; Glee Club 3,4; S.C.A. Council 2, Treasurer 4; Quill and Scroll 4,5; Monogram Club 3,4,5; Cheerleader 4, Head Cheerleader 5; National Honor So- ciety 4, Vice-President 5; Co-Chairman Hospitality Committee 5; Welfare Committee 3; Homecoming Game Committee 3; State Contest Play 3; District Contest Play 3; S.I.P.A. 3,4; District $.C.A. Meeting 4; Model General Assembly 3,4; Senior Play. SARAH GOLDIE DALTON Pep Club 1,2,3,4,5; Glee Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Library Club 4. PEGGY DEAU DANIELS Class Officer,S.C.A. Representative 1; RAM'S HORN Staff 2,3,4, Editor 5; Dramatics Club 1,2,3, Secretary 4, Treasurer 5; Pep Club 1,2,5,S.C.A. Representative 3, Business Manager 4; Tri-Hi-Y1,2,3,4,5; Junior Varsity Head Cheerleader 1; Homecoming Court 3; Basketball 2,3,4,5; Monogram Club 3,4,5; S.C.A. Council, Pianist 3, Recording Secre- tary 4; Quill and Scroll 4, Vice-President 5; Safety Committee 3; Co-Chairman Homecom- ing Game Committee 2; S.I.P.A. 4. JOSEPH WINSTON DAVIS Basketball 1,2; Baseball 2,3,4,5; Monogram Cluprlg2es.4-0% FLOYD WILLIAM DRINKWATER F.F.A. 2,4, Reporter 3; Dramatics 5; Mono- gram Club 4,5; Football 4; Baseball Team Manager 38. LON BARRY DYKES Football 2,4; Baseball 2; Track 3,5; Glee Club oeaeoe CLASS OF ’63 IS PARTICULARLY ACTIVE IN SPORTS JANE LEE EASTWOOD Glee Club 4,5; Pep Club 1,2,3,4,5; Tri-Hi-Y . 3,4,5; F.H.A. 5. ELEANOR PAIGE GARNER Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4, Chaplain 3; Pep Club 4,5; Dramatics Club 4,5. DWIGHT HALL GOOD Band 1,3,4,5; Glee Club 3,4,5; Plays 3,4, Dis- trict Contest Play 3,4, State Contest Play 3,4; Dramatics Club 4, President 5; Thespians, Vice-President 4, S.C.A. Representative 5. CHARLIE WARREN GREEN History Club 4,5; Dramatics Club 3,4,5; Quill and Scroll 5; Hi-Y, S.C.A. Representative 4, Vice-President 5; Glee Club 2,3,4, S.C.A. Representative 5; Monogram Club 2,3,4,5; RAM'S HORN Staff 4, Business Manager; Li- brary Club 1,2,3; Band 1,2,4; Assembly Com- mittee 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4,5; Track 3,4,5; Baseball 3,4; Manager, Baseball Team 1, Football Team 1,2,3; Mascot 4,5. NEVA ELIZABETH HARRIS Dramatics Club 5; History Club 4,5; Tri-Hi- Y 1,2,3,4,5; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; President 5; Library Club 4,5. PATRICIA BALL HARRISON Pep Club 1,2,3,4,5; Tri-Hi-Y 1,3,4,5, Secre- tary 2; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4,5; Library Club 2,3,4,5; Glee Club 2,3,4,5; S.C.A. Council, Song Lea- der 4,5; Dramatics Club 1,2,3,4,5. JAMES HOWARD HAUSER F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3; Safety Patrol ies CHARLES DAVID HOBGOOD Class Officer, Treasurer 1; Monogram Club 3,8.C.A. Representative 4, President 5; S.C.A. Council, Vice-President 5; Hi-Y 5; Baseball 2,3,5; Basketball, Junior Varsity 1, 2, Varsity 3,4,5; Football 2,3,4, Co-Captain 5. 25 JACQUELINE MARIE HUFF Dramatics Club 1,2,4,5; Pep Club 4,5; Glee Club 3,4,5; Library Club 4,5. MARY VIRGINIA HURT Class Officer, Vice-President 1,5, S.C.A. Representative 2,4; Tri-Hi-Y 1,5, Treasurer 2, Secretary 3, Historian 4; History Club 5, Treasurer 4; Pep Club 1,2,5, President 3,4; Quill and Scroll 4, 8.C.A. Representative 5; RAM'S HORN Staff, Art Editor 2,3,4,5,S.C.A. Representative 3; National Honor Society 4, Secretary 5; Homecoming Court 1,2,5. SARAH ELIZABETH JONES Glee Club 1,2,3,4,5; Pep Club 1,2,3,4,5; Li- brary Club 5; Tri-Hi-Y 5; Homecoming Court Js MARY JANE JONES Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Business Manager 5; Tri- Hi-Y 1,2,4,5, S.C.A. Representative 3; Class Officer, Treasurer 3; Dramatics Club 3,4,5; History Club 3,5,Secretary 4; Basketball Team Manager 3,4,5; Monogram Club 3,4,5; Cheerleader 4,5; National Honor Society 4,5; Thespians 4,5; District Contest Play 4; S.C.A. Council, Treasurer 5; Senior Play. LINDA MAE KREIDER Glee Club 2,3,4,5; Dramatics Club 1,2,3; Li- brary Club 4,5. MARTHA LEFTWICH Transferred 4. GLADYS KATHLEEN LEWIS Homecoming Court 4; Tri-Hi-Y 5; Dramatics 4,5; Library 5; Pep Club 5. MARY VIRGINIA MANSON Class Officer, S.C.A. Representative 3; Cheerleader 4,5; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4,5; District Meeting 4; Dramatics Club 1,2,3,4,5; Pep Club 1,2,3,8.C.A. Representative 4,5; History Club 3,4,5; Quill and Scroll 4, Secretary 5; National Honor Society 4,5; Glee Club 3; Monogram Club 3,4,5; Safety Committee 4; RAM'S HORN Staff 3,4, Girls' Sports Editor 0; Thespians 4, Vice-President 5; Plays 3,4, 0, District Contest Play 4; Basketball 2,3,4, Co-Captain 5; District Forensic Meet 4; Senior Play. TRANSFER STUDENTS JOIN MANY ACTIVITIES JOHN EDWARD MARTIN, JR. ‘Transferred 3; F.F.A. 4,5; Safety Patrol 4. LOWRY LEE McDANIEL Football 3,4,5; Basketball 4,5; Baseball 3,4,5; Track 4; Dramatics Club 5; Monogram Club 4,5. GLORIA DALTON MISNER Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Library Club 2,3, President 5. JAMES DAVID MURRAY Transferred 4 toGreenbrier Military School, returned to B.H.S. 5; Football Team Manager 1; Basketball, Junior Varsity 1,2,3, Varsity 9; Track 3; Monogram Club 1,2,3,4,5; Dra- matics Club 5; Hi-Y 5; Class Officer, Presi- dent 3; RAM'S HORN Staff 2, Boys' Sports Editor 3. JUDITY MAE NICHOLS Pep Club 1,2,3,4,5; RAM'S HORN Staff 3,4,5; Basketball 3,4,5; Monogram 4,5; Dramatics Club 4,5; Tri-Hi-Y 4,5; F.H.A. 2,4,5, Trea- surer 3; Library Club 3; Cheerleader 4,5; Rat Committee 5. THOMAS McDOWELL ORANGE Dramatics Club 1,2,3,4,5; Library Club 2,3; Varsity and Junior Varsity Basketball Mana- ger 2; Monogram Club 2,3,4,5; IVY Staff 3,4, Business Manager 5; Class Officer, S.C.A. Representative 4; S.C.A. Council, Pianist 3; Hi-Y 4; History Club 4, Vice-President 5; Thespians 4, Secretary-Treasurer 5; Dis- trict Contest Play 5; S.I.P.A. 4; Homecom- ing Committee 5; Quill and Scroll 5; Senior Play. BARBARA JEAN PAULUS Pep Club 1,2,3,4,5; Dramatics Club 1,2,4, Secretary 3, S.C.A. Representative 5; Tri- Hi-Y 1,2,3, Treasurer 4, Vice-President 5; IVY Staff 3,4,5; Quill and Scroll 4, Treasurer 9; Basketball 3,4,5; Thespians 4,5; District Contest Play 4; Homecoming Dance Commit- tee 4; Plays 3,4,5; Senior Play. 26 FRANCES AMADA PULLEN Transferred 4; Class Officer, S.C.A. Repre- sentative 5; Pep Club 4,5; F.H.A. 5; Tri-Hi-Y 4,5. ANNE LEWIS RAND Pep Club 1,2,3,5, Secretary 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3,5, Historian 1,Secretary 4; IVY Staff 2, Business Manager 3, Assistant Editor 4, Co- Editor 5; Dramatics Club 1,2,3,4,5; Cheer- leader 4,5; Basketball 2,3,5, Co-Captain 4; Monogram Club 3,4,5; History 3,4, S.C.A. Representative 5; Quilland Scroll 3,4,5; Thespians 3, Program Chairman 4, President 5; Plays 3,4,5; District Contest Play 3, State Contest Play 3; S.I.P.A. 2,4; Homecoming Dance Committee 5, Chairman 4; Homecoming Parade Committee Chairman 5; Class Officer, Vice-President 3, Secretary 5; National Honor Society 4,5; District Forensic Meet, Debate Team 4; Senior Play; Speech Club 5; S.C.A. Council, District Meeting 5. IRENE ELIZABETH RASH Pep Club °2,3,4,5; IVY Staffstypisted.o. National Honor Society 4,8.C.A. Representa- tive 5; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4,5; History Club 4,5; Homecoming Court 3; Safety Patrol 1,2,3; Welfare Committee Chairman 5; Building and Grounds Committee 3; Dramatics Club 5; Quill and Scroll 5. LINDA ANN REAMS Dramatics Club1,2,3,4,5; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4,5; Pep Club 1,2,3, Business Manager 4, Vice- President 5; Monogram Club 3,4,5; Basket- ball 2,3,4, Co-Captain 5; Cheerleader 4,5, Junior Varsity 1; Girls' State 4; Co-Chair- man Homecoming Game Committee 2; Safety Patrol 2. ROBERT JOESPH SCHNELL Football 2,3,4; Baseball 3; Monogram Club 3,4,5. MARY KATHRYN SEHEN Transferred 3; Pep Club 5; Library Club 5. LINDA ANNE SHARRER Basketball 2,3,4,5; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3; F.H.A. CLASS RATES HIGH SCHOLASTICALLY 2,3,0, Historian 4; Library Club 4, 8.C.A. Representative 5; Dramatics Club 4,5; Pep Club 1,2,3,4,5; Bulletin Board Committee 4, 5; Monogram Club 4,5; Homecoming Pub- licity Committee 3; IVY Staff, Artist 4,5. PASCAL JENNINGS SHEFFIELD, JR. Class Officer, President 1,4; Band 1; Foot- ball 2,3,4, Co-Captain 5; Baseball 2,3,4,5; Basketball, Junior Varsity 2, Varsity 3,4,5; Monogram Club 2,3,4,5; Track 3; S.C.A. Council, Corresponding Secretary 3,4, Presi- dent 5; History Club 3,4,5; National Honor Society 4,5; Hi-Y 4,5; Radford Convention 4; State S.C.A. Convention 4; District S.C.A. Convention, Co-Chairman 4; Model General Assembly 4; Forensic Meet, Debate Team 4; Boys' State 4; Senior Play. SARAH ELLEN WAGONER Glee Club 1,3,4,5; Dramatics Club 1,3; Li- brary Club 4, Vice-President 5. ROBERT ALEXANDER WEST MORELAND, JR. Transferred 3; Basketball 3,4, Captain 5; Monogram Club 3,4,5; Baseball 3; Glee Club 3,4, S.C.A. Representative 4; History Club 5, President 4; Dramatics Club 4,5; S.C.A. District Chairman 5, Summer Workshop 4; Boys' State 4; RAM'S HORN Staff 3, Sports Editor 4; Quill and Scroll 4,5; National Honor Society 4,5; Hi-Y, Historian 4,5; Class Offi- cer, Vice-President 4, President 5; Home- coming Dance Committee Chairman 5; Senior Play. 27 BETTY JEAN WHITE Transferred 5; RAM'S HORN Staff, S.C.A. Representative 5; Tri-Hi-Y 5; Glee Club 5; Pep Club 5. JOHN PRESTON WILLIAMS Hi-Y 4; Glee Club 2,3,4, President 5; F.F.A. 2, Sentinel 3; President 4, Treasurer 5, Federation Secretary 5. FRANKLIN MEADE WILLIAMSON Football 1,2,3; Dramatics Club 5. BRENDA JEAN WINN Pep Club 4,5; Tri-Hi-Y 5; Library Club 5; Dramatics Club 5. VIRGINIA READ YELVERTON Class Officer, Secretary 1,2, Treasurer 5; Tri-Hi-Y 4, Historian 2, Vice-President 3, President 5; Pep Club 1,2,3,4,5; IVY Staff 3, Assistant Business Manager 4,S8.C.A. Repre- sentative 5; History Club 4,5, Treasurer 3; Glee Club 3; National Honor Society 4, Trea- surer 5; Cheerleader 4,5; Monogram Club 4,5; Dramatics Club 2,3,4,5; Thespians 5, Secretary-Treasurer 5; Quill and Scroll 4,5; Basketball 2,3,4,5; Safety Committee Chair- man 4; Assembly Program Committee 2; S.C.A. Council, Yearbook Committee 5; Plays 3,4,5; District Contest Play 3; State Contest Play 3; District Public Speaking Contest 4; Speech Club 5; Senior Play. Junior Class Officers: STANDING--Joe Farrar, President; Jimmy Snead, Vice-President; Robert Davis, Treasurer; Jimmy Crawley, S.C.A. Representative; Miss Hammock, Sponsor. KNEELING--Linda White, Secretary; Shirley Rogers, S.C.A. Representative. JUNIORS BEGIN EARLY WORK FOR THEIR JR.-SR. Fred Phipps studies television during activity period. Martha Abel Lonnie Adams Jeanette Armes Cathy Barr Peggy Baskerville Charles Blevins MAGAZINE CAMPAIGN BOOSTS TREASURY Mrs. Farrer and Joe Farrer work diligently on the Jr.-Sr. Bernice Bolton William Bradford Brenda Carrier Lynn Church Jimmy Crawley Ruby Crusenberry Judith Cundiff Robert Davis Joe Farrar GEOMETRY BRINGS HARD WORK AND WORRY TO JUNIORS Charles Gunn Anne Carter Harrison Sherry Harrison Johnny Inge Dan Irby David Jones Frances Kendrick Matilda Martin Jeanette Mason Elizabeth Major MANY JUNIORS FIND FRENCH NOT PRONOUNCED AS IT LOOKS LaVerne Miracle Jimmy gets ready to spin another record at the Jim- my Snead Record Hop. Pat Naulty Linda Pennington Fred Phipps Larry Prue Shirley Rogers Margaret Ritchie Patsy Robertson Lucy Sanger CLASS RINGS FINALLY ARRIVE TO EXCITED JUNIORS Jimmy Snead Sandra Stephenson Harriet Strong Linda White Donna Worley Kittie Sue Winn Sophomore Class Officers: STANDING--Tommy Williams, President; Jesslyn Cobb, Vice-President; Alice Ann Purcell, Secretary; Dale Winn, Treasurer; Mrs. Cassell, Sponsor. KNEELING--Judy Forrester and Donna Kaye Upson, S.C.A. Representatives. SOPHOMORES SPONSOR MONEY-MAKING PROJECTS Dukey Abel Emily Blevins Dale Winn expresses every students’ reaction to cutting up worms. Jane Bolton Janice Bolton Bev Booker Ellen Cassell Jesslyn Cobb MANY SOPHOMORES DISPLAY SKILL IN ATHLETICS Pat Ulrey does last minute Algebra homework while Walker Cunningham Judy Forrester tells Richard Booker her Algebra tale of woe. Sammy Dalton Wayne Drinkwater Johnny Farley Judy Forrester Ronald Happel Jamie Hawks — Melvin Huff Roy Kreider Sylvia Leis Betty Lewis ALGEBRA II AND LATIN Il PROVIDE MANY HEADACHES Ellen Cassell receives transistor radio after having Edith Ann Lewis her name drawn in magazine contest. Larry Marshall Ella Sue Mayton Bobby Martin Terry McVey Bobby Morris Johnny Palmore Florence Paulette Wayne Pennington SOPHOMORE RECORD HOP Alice Ann Purcell John Rutledge Jerry Schneff Judy Smith Sherrion Pireky ENJOYED BY ALL Leon Procise Couples enjoy Sophomore Hop. Margaret Suit George Thompkins Eugene Thompson Ann Thompson Mary Lou Trainham Walter Tunstall Wade Watson STUDENTS WORK HARD TO SELL THOSE MAGAZINES Tommy Williams Lynwood invades Sophomore Class meeting. Carol Lee Williamson Mary Jane Williamson Dale Winn Pat Ulrey Donna Kaye Upson Freshmen Class Officers: STANDING--Jim Crinkley, President; Linda Forrester, Vice-President; Libba Rand, Secretary; SusanCrawley, Treasurer; Mrs. Jordan, Sponsor. KNEELING, Mary Sue Hawkes and Nancy White, S.C.A. Representatives. LATIN | SCHOLARS LEARN “QUI NON PROFICIT, DEFICIT” Freshmen enjoy once-a-year party in World History. Wanda Akers Sarah Jane Borum Ray Chamberlain FRESHMAN SPONSOR DANCE Bill Crafton Susan Crawley Jim Crinkley Charles Cummins Ann Dalton Gary Dalton Thomas Daniels Ellen Davis Shelly Dellaripa Mimi Farrar Tessy Fish Larry Fitzgerald Linda Forrester 39 FRESHMAN PREPARE FOR FUTURE Wallace Gunn Mary Sue Hawks Nancy Hamlett Betty Happel Linda Hudson Connie Irby Loraine Jacobs Joe Jones Karen Kite Carolyn Knox Mary Lampkin Larry Lyons Jow Manson 40 WITH MONEY-MAKING PROJECTS Tommy Moore Elizabeth Orange Carlos Ortiz Johnny Osborne Debbie Overton Linda Overton Christine Palmore Helen Palmore Ann Patterson Elizabeth Patterson David Pence Forest Pulley William Ragsdale 4) BASEBALL GAME BOOSTS TREASURY Libba Rand Skippy Reaves David Rogers Linda Satterwhite Virginia Smith Bobby Stallard Brenda Tucker Wanda Wagoner Branch Watkins Nancy White Maxie Williams Beverly Wray Dwight Wray 42 camry ree ae Se eter. oe : Lk ee ieee oe oo Oe ee Eighth Grade Class Officers: FIRST ROW--Stephany Tatman, and Stuart Gravatt, S.C.A. Representatives. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Hutcherson, Sponsor; Clarence Hart, President; Segar Gravatt, Vice-President; Em- psey Williams, Secretary; Ernest Cundiff, Treasurer. “RAT DAY” IS UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE James Adams Lonnie Andrews Carolyn Asbury Sadie Atkins CLASS OF ’67 FINDS HIGH SCHOOL Wayne Black Richard Booker Sally Cobb Albert Coleman Sue Coleman William Cox Ernest Cundiff Ray Dalton Charlotte Davis Emmit Davis Charlotte Dixon Billy Dooley Kathy Draper 44 ROUTINE VERY CHALLENGING Irving Edmunds Bobby Gearheart Segar Gravatt Stuart Gravatt Ida Mae Green Beverley Hancock Danny Hardy Vickie Harrel Clarence Hart Glenn Hart Charles Howse Howard Hudson 45 Louis Drinkwater Bernard Hurley Rats mount flagpole at command of seniors. Carolyn Ingram Barry Irby Edwina St. John Pamela Johnson George Kite Sterling Mayne Riley McDaniel Judy McCall Danny Meade Robbin Meade Pauline Miracle Maggie Naulty 46 _ Lynwood Newcomb Rats pay homage to Monogram Club members Laura Patterson Marvin Paulus David Penrose Janice Phipps Harold Pirkey Carlton Procise Sheridan Prue Etta Reaves Carol Rockwell Barbara Seamster Tuckie Spindler Leona Stallard 47 Stephany Tatman Lynwood sings along with Rick to the tune of ''Teenage Idol. Judy Ulrey Bobby Ward Charles Wegner Larry Wheeler David White Dickie Whitten Empsy Williams Connie Winn Bobby Wenger Gilliam Winn William Wray Jimmy York 48 A VISION INTO THE ORGANIZATIONS A sense of d ues us ever, ay Webster LEADERSHIP AND COOPERATION MARK YEAR The strong leadership of our president plus the willful cooperation of the council and student body made this a year to be remembered for its harmony andaccomplishment. The magazine cam- paign was the most successful in years. The door decoration contest Christmas met with success again this year. Homecoming Dance was well- managed: it produced profits as well as fun. Assemblies reached new levels of quality due to well-conducted meetings and well-planned pro- grams. The S.C.A. performed its usual duties--pass- ing on dances, donating money to worthy causes, sponsoring drives--and took on new ones. Serv- ing as host for the District S.C.A. meeting, B.H.S. proved itself capable of ceremonial duties. This year the S.C.A. was for the first time responsible for an exhibit at the State Conference. Something else new this year was a project for encouraging scholarship and friendly competition between the classes. This was indeed a successful year for the Student Cooperation Association of B.H.S. Robby Westmoreland, District Chairman; Mrs. Olivia Harrison, Sponsor. 8.C.A. Officers: FIRST ROW-- Pack Shef- field, President; David Hobgood, Vice- President; Bev Booker, Recording Secre- tary; Mrs. Olivia Harrison, Sponsor. SECOND ROW-- Mary JaneJones, Treas- urer; Mary Jane Williamson, Correspond- ing Secretary; Patricia Harrison, Song Leader; Ellen Davis, Pianist. 50 : | } S.C.A. Council: FIRST ROW--P. Sheffield, President; D. Hobgood, Vice-President; B. Booker, Recording Secretary; M. Jones, Treasurer; M. Williamson, Corresponding Secretary; E. Davis, Pianist; P. Harrison, Song Leader; Mrs. Harrison, Sponsor. SECOND ROW--F. Pullen, N. White, M. Hawks, S. Rogers, J. For- rester. THIRD ROW--M. Beville, B. White, I. Rash, D. Upson, B. Paulus. FOURTH ROW--R. Westmore- d | ) land, L. Sharrer, M. Manson, W. Cunningham, D. Good. FIFTH ROW--J. Farrar, W. Green, J. Crawley, S. | Tatman. SIXTH ROW--M. Hurt, S. Gravatt, A. Rand, J. Yelverton. : ‘ . i $.C.A. LEAVES SCHOOL NEW SONG BOOKS Representative of the high quality Assembly programs this year, the Reverend Huron Collins holds the interest of the student body. Larry Lyons receives trophies for outstanding salesmanship in the magazine campaign. 51 MORE PAGES FOR IVY The IVY staff worked hard to make this year's annual better than ever. Additional pages were addedand date of publication was extended to allow for a more complete coverage of the school year. To fill those extra pages, more pictures were needed-- this year could well go down in IVY history as the ''most picture-takingest one yet! Of course extra pages en- tailed expense, and there was an all out drive to sell more ads and annuals. The extended date of publication made it possible to include such important events of the school yearas Junior- Senior and graduation. A record of memories through graduation, the IVY now would be truly a YEAR book. Staff members mix pleasure with business at a typical night meeting. Max snaps shot while Anne supervises. D.J.'' Snead spins the records for IVY dance. IVY Staff: SEATED--J. Yelverton, S.C.A. Representative; B. Crowder, A. Rand, Co-editors; J. Farrar, Assistant Editor; T. Orange, Business Manager; B. Booker, Assistant Business Manager. FIRST ROW--I. Rash, R. Chamberlain, L. Sharrer, A. Harrison, S. Stephenson, N. Hamlett, S. Crawley, L. Rand. SECOND ROW--J. Snead, T. Williams, B. Paulus, P. Naulty, M. Farrar. THIRD ROW--J. Crawley, J. Inge. National Honor Society: FIRST ROW--G. Bridgman, President; B. Crowder, Vice-president; M. Hurt, Sec- retary; J. Yelverton, Treasurer; Mrs. Weatherford, Sponsor. SECOND ROW--R. Westmoreland, A. Rand, M. Manson, I. Rash, §8.C.A. Representative; M. Jones, P. Sheffield. HONOR SOCIETY SEES ACTIVE YEAR Blackstone High's Honor Society was very activethis year performing its usual duties and taking on new ones. As in years past, it hung posters bearing the honor pledge in each classroom during mid- term and final exams, compiled the honor roll each six-weeks, and weekly changed the chal- lenge poster in the hall. In March it tapped in ten new members in an impressive Assembly program. In addition, the club took on new responsibilities. It saw to it that there was throughout the year an arrangement of some sort on the trophy case. At the request of the S.C.A., the Society voted to take on the responsi- bility of averaging the grades of the various classes at the end of each term to determine which one would get the plaque awarded by the S.C.A. to the class with the highest scholastic average at the end of the year. The National Honor Society continues as the leading club at B.H.S. in advancing high ideals. Mary Jane pins name card on brother David after tapping him into the Society. 53 Ram's Horn Staff: SEATED--Mrs. Hutcherson, Sponsor; P. Daniels, N. Coleman, W. Green, M. Manson, Girls' Sports Editor; J. Manson, Boys' Sports Editor; J. Crinkley, Boys’ Sports Editor; B. White, S.C.A. Representative; Mrs. DeBusk, Sponsor. STANDING--M. Suit, P. Sheffield, M. Beville, F. Kendrick, J. Nichols, W. Wagnor, E. Mayton, E. Davis, B. Alder, B. Wenger, D. Winn, Assistant Art Editor; M. Hurt. T. B. ISSUE WINS AGAIN Work is a word THE RAM'S HORN staff knows well. How many are the days consumed with reporting, writing, proof- reading, typing, stencilling, mimeograph- ing, paper sorting, and stapling! Each issue must meet certain standards set by the staff; each will contain an editorial, the latest school and sports news, regular features, attractive ads, and other articles of interest. In addition to regular editions, the staff publishes the special T.B. and Senior issues. Living up to the achievements of past years' staffs, this year's staff won first place for its T.B. Issue. Once again B.H.S. could well be proud of THE RAM'S HORN and its capable staff. Officers: Peggy Daniels, Editor; Natalie Coleman, Production Editor; Mrs. Hutcherson, Sponsor; Mrs. DeBusk, Sponsor; Warren Green, Business Editor; Mary Virginia Hurt, Art Editor. QUILL SCROLL REVISES READING LIST Early this year, in the tradition of past years, new members were taken into the Quill Scroll due to their work on one of the school 2 publications and to their scholastic averages. - ay Theclub's main projectforthe year was revis- ing the high school's outmoded reading list. Committees were set up and assigned to vari- ous departments. Each of these committees brought in a tentative list of the books most representative of its department. Then one list was compiled, up-to-date and complete with lists of novels, classics, plays, special interest books, and background books for a more extensive understanding of various courses. Such a list was a greatly needed improvement to B.H.S.--one that should serve to prepare her students better for college and for life. oe a a F . | Vea’ 23 sa8 | gai SA | Quill Scroll Officers: Sammy Clay, President; Peggy Daniels, Vice-president; Mary Virginia Manson, Secretary; Barbara Paulus, Treasurer; Mary Gin Hurt, S.C.A. Representative. Quill Scroll: FIRST ROW--B. Crowder, A. Harrison, J. Yelverton, S. Stephenson, M. Hurt, N. Coleman, Mrs. Hutcherson, Sponsor. SECOND ROW--I. Rash, P. Naulty, T. Orange, M. Manson, W. Green, J. Farrar. THIRD ROW--A. Rand, J. Crawley, J. Snead, R. Westmoreland, P. Daniels, B. Paulus. ABSENT--S. Clay. : = Bpagare J rt i ie LIBRARY CLUB PROVIDES TERM PAPER NECESSITIES The Library Club, an organization of stu- dents who give of their study halls to library work, was busy this year. Due to the efforts of this club, paperback books were added to the library. It was this club that saw to it that note cards and easy-erase typewriter paper were available to term-paper-plagued students. Proceeds from the sale of such material and from the club's yearly dance went toward the purchase of new books and the repair of oldones. Thanks to the Library Club our B.H.S,. library keeps up with the times. Club members Janice Phipps and Charlotte Dixon make themselves useful in the library. Library Club: SEATED--G. Dalton, B. Carrier, President; S. Rogers, Secretary; J. Adams, Treasurer; N. Coleman, Reporter; L. Sharrer, S.C.A. Representative; Mrs. Sanger, Sponsor. FIRST ROW--M. Trainham, S. Reaves, L. Lyons, J. Smith, J. Huff, B. Jones, L. Kreider, K. Lewis, J. Phipps, H. Strong, D. Collins. SECOND ROW--W. Tunstall, R. Booker, M. Sehen, P. Harrison, N. Harris, L. Church, M. Ritchie, S. Harrison, B. Lewis, P. Robertson, A. Coleman, B. Winn. THIRD ROW--W. Akers, C. Irby, S. Wagoner, Vice-president. FOURTH ROW--C. Williamson, L. White. History Club: FIRST ROW--J. Yelverton, A. Rand, Mrs. Jordon, Sponsor; L. Adams, N. Coleman, B. Crow- der, M. Hurt, M. Jones, S. Stephenson, I. Rash. SECOND ROW--D. Irby, M. Manson, N. Harris. THIRD ROW--R. Westmoreland, P. Sheffield, W. Green, A. Harrison, M. Suit. FOURTH ROW--R. Cassada, G. Bridgman, T. Orange, M. Williamson. ABSENT--S. Clay. HISTORY CLUB PLANS FOLKLORE COLLECTION The W. R. Turner Historical Society, ever interested inthe past, especially in Virginia's and Nottoway County's history, made plans this year to collect information on and examples of Nottoway County folklore. Recordings of old folk songs, collection of proverbial say- ings, all were to be included, and the club looked forward to the interesting programs and exhibits that could proceed from this. An exhibit of old text books and household items of the county and of Civil War relics was planned to be set up in the primary building. The History Club continues to enrich our present by reclaiming the past. History Club Officers: Sammy Clay, President; Tom- my McOrange, Vice-president; Sandra Stephenson, Secretary; Margaret Suit, Treasurer; Anne Lewis Rand, S.C.A. Representative. Ff TRI-HI-Y BRINGS HELP TO THE NEEDY The purpose of the Tri-Hi-Y was realized in this year's activities. .... In December the Christmas-Spirited members set up a nativity scene in the hall and brought gifts for a needy family. Earlier in the year, the club sent delegates to the District Planning Convention and the District Convention. Throughout the year, the Tri-Hi-Y with the Hi-Y provided many a good devotional for Assemblies, and placed devo- tional books in each home room for use in daily devotions. The stationery drive and the Tri-Hi-Y — Hi-Y basketball game proved successful toward raising funds to send dele- gates to Model General Assembly, where young people are given the opportunity to acquire a better understanding of the workings of their state legislature. In such ways, the Tri-Hi-Y has ''created, maintained, and extended throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character and has done its part toward building better citizens for a better tomorrow. wi ‘bread read box President Jenny Read smiles at the generosity of Tri-Hi-Y members as she prepares to take the Christmas goodies'' to the needy family. ' Tri-Hi-Y: FIRST ROW--J. Yelverton, President; B. Paulus, Vice-president; D. Winn, Secretary; S. Crawley, Treasurer; L. Rand, Historian; M. Williamson, Chaplain; M. Beville, S.C.A. Representative; Mrs. Weather- ford, Sponsor. SECOND ROW--E. Watts, F. Pullen, B. White, B. Carrier, S: Rogers. THIRD ROW--L. Reams, I. Rash, E. Davis, L. Satterwhite, A. Harrison, B. Booker. FOURTH ROW--M. Manson, M. Lampkin, L. Forrester, S. Gravatt, S. Stephenson, E. Patterson. FIFTH ROW--E. Blevins, L. Church, S. Borum, S. Gravatt, F. Kendrick, P. Harrison. SIXTH ROW--B. Jones, L. Fox, N. Hamlett, B. Daniel, N. Harris, A. Thompson, M. Farrar, C. Palmore. SEVENTH ROW--P. Baskervill, C. Williamson, P. Ulrey, K. Winn, S. Cobb, J. Ulrey, S. Dellaripa. EIGHTH ROW--J. Cobb, J. Forrester, D. Upson, A. Purcell, N. Coleman, M. Jones. NINTH ROW--K. Lewis, J. Adams, E. Garner, M. Hurt, B. Alder, B. Winn, A. Rand, J. Eastwood, D. Collins, B. Crowder. i i Se | 3 ee El oe : an Hi-Y: KNEELING--R. Westmoreland, Historian; J. Crawley, S.C.A. Representative; J. Farrar, Treasurer; G. Bridgman, Secretary; W. Green, Vice-president; J. Snead, President; ABSENT--S. Clay, Chaplain. SECOND ROW--J. Hawks, J. Manson, J. Crinkley, S. Mayne, D. Hobgood, M. Williams, C. Gunn, Mr. Thomas, Sponsor. THIRD ROW--W. Tunstall, D. Jones, D. Murray, J. Inge, D. Irby. FOURTH ROW--A. Coleman, S. Dalton, T. Williams, P. Sheffield. HI-Y PROVIDES GOOD ASSEMBLY DEVOTIONS The Hi-Y, a service club affiliated with the Y.M.C.A., moved toward its goal--to create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community high standards of Christian character--in its busiest year since re-organi- zation. In the fall, the Hi-Y sent three delegates to the District Hi-Y Convention in Petersburg. On both Christmas and Thanksgiving it helped a needy family by donating food and clothing. In order to raise money for its projects, the club held a slave sale and took on the Tri-Hi-Y in a comic basketball game. The 'slave sale,'' which consisted of auc- tioning off the members' services for a day, proved an entertaining as well as profitable Assembly. The Tri-Hi-Y --Hi-Y basketball game was a success due to the willingness of the Hi-Y boys to don silly outfits and display their fun- loving, clownish natures. As a fitting end to the year's activities, the Hi-Y sent to Model General Assembly a reporter and two representatives to the House of Delegates, one of whom was chosen to head the committee on Roads and Internal Navigation. UPPER: Hi-Y Chaplain, Sammy Clay, conducts another thought-provoking devotion for Assembly. LOWER: The slave auction gets well under way as the floor is pronounced open for bids. Sh) Dramatics Club: FIRST ROW--Mrs. Jordan, Sponsor; D. Good, B. Crowder, I. Rash, N. Harris, W. Wagoner, W. Cunningham, B. Carrier, S. Harrison. SECOND ROW--J. Adams, B. Booker, D. Upson, L. Fox, D. Winn, A. Harrison, P. Harrison, E. Davis, N. Coleman. THIRD ROW--S. Gravatt, A. Rand, M. Williamson, L. Reams, M. Manson, S. Stephenson, S. Rogers, L. Church, L. White. FOURTH ROW--F. Kendrick, J. Yelverton, L. Adams, R. Westmoreland, K. Winn, W. Green, P. Baskervill, C. Rockwell, V. Harrell. FIFTH ROW--M. Farrar, M. Suit, W. Akers, E. Garner, J. Huff, M. Ritchie, J. Cobb, P. Ulrey, J. Ulrey. SIXTH ROW--B. Orange, M. Williams, B. Watkins, J. Crinkley, G. Dalton, P. Daniels, B. Paulus, R. Chamberlain, L. Lyons. SEVENTH ROW--S. Dalton, J. Forrester, A. Purcell, E. Blevins, J. Manson, L. Forrester, R. McDaniel, B. Winn, D. Collins. EIGHTH ROW--K. Lewis, N. Hamlett, S. Crawley, L. Rand, S. Borum, M. Lampkin, S. Dellaripa, H. Palmore, B. Wray. NINTH ROW--M. Williamson, J. Cundiff, M. Hawkes, L. Satterwhite, J. Nichols, T. Orange, M. Jones, R. Booker. CONTEST PLAY WINS AT CHARLOTTESVILLE For the Dramatics Club the highlight of the year was the success of B.H.S.'s play, ''The Romancers, ' at the district One-Act Play Festival and ultimately at the statefestival. The Dramatics Club sponsoredthis play, and many of its members took part in it on stage and off. At both perform- ances, the play received the highest rating possible and met with much praise. The fact that a school the size of Blackstone High can compete so suc- cessfully with big schools makes us proud of our dramatics department. The Romancers was presented again, this time on our stage and for the enjoyment of the students and the community. At this time the Chain of Jade,'' a musical drama, was also pre- sented through the combined efforts of the Dra- matics Cluband Glee Club. Later in the year the Dramatics Club experimented in Children's Theater: the ''Princess and the Swineherd was a delight to the children and a delight for the club to present. Dramatics Club Officers: Dwight Good, The Dramatics Club of B.H.S. had indeed a President; Sammy Cli cges lane : Natalie Coleman, Secretary; Peggy Daniels, successful and rewarding year. 60 Treasurer; Barbara Paulus, S.C.A. Repre- sentative. im THESPIANS ISSUE INVITATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP Although Troupe 891 of the National Thespian Society did not put on a Thespian Play this year, it watched with an approving eye as some of its mem- bers took parts in the Senior Play and as new talent blossomed forth in the Contest and Children's Theater plays. In recognition of outstanding per- formances and backstage work in these plays, the Thespians issued invitations of membership. The troupe made plans this year to meet with Mr.Jeffreys and his Bluestone dramatic group, who are interested in exchanging ideas with our group and discussing the possibility of Blackstone and Bluestone taking the lead in the district in dramatic promotion. Our B.H.S. group looked forward to the meeting with hopes of learning much, especially in character portrayal for which Bluestone is noted; and contributing a little, specifically in interesting and aiding Bluestone in forming a Thespian t roupe of its own. President Anne Lewis writes the invita- The Thespian Society continues to promote excel- tions to the new members. lence indrama; the mere existence of the Society and all that it represents ever serves as a stimulus to high dramatic achievement. National Thespian Society: SEATED--Mrs. Jordan, Sponsor; A. Rand, President; M. Manson, Vice-Presi- dent; T. Orange, Secretary-Treasurer. STANDING--B. Paulus, J. Yelverton, M. Jones, D. Good, S.C.A. Representative. ABSENT--S. Clay. SE IE aA eS SET Sie SS Band: FIRST ROW--W. Cunningham, A. Patterson, E. Davis, M. Orms, D. Gravatt, J. Inge, S. Patterson. SECOND ROW--C. Ward, S. Gravatt, S. Mayne, J. Ulrey, M. Naulty, T. Prue, K. Hamlett, B. Seamster, S. Kite, I. Edmunds, L. Marshall, J. Forrester, D. Good. THIRD ROW--C. Crusenberry, P. Harrison, J. Sheffield, K. Kite, J. Beaver, L. Forrester. J. Sanger, P. Ulrey, Miss Townsend, Sponsor. STANDING--P. Baskervill, D. Harrelson, J. Cobb, C. Irby, BAND ADDS TO SCHOOL SPIRIT AT GAME It was a welcome sight to see and welcome sound to hear a band once again on the Blackstone side of the football field. The B.H.S. Band made a good showing this year and did indeed add to the spirit of the games. Their participation in the Homecoming parade was a worthy addition, contributing much to the festiveness of the occasion. The band contributed in other ways to the improvement of the school and community this year--by its participation in the Christmas and Spring concerts, through member performances at P.T.A. meetings, and by its sponsor- ship of a concert by the Madison College Concert Orchestra. This year brought added encouragement and hope that B.H.S. will continue to build its band and never again have to be without one. ¥ = J Pe Band Officers: Pat Ulrey, President; Jesslyn Cobb, Vice-president; Ellen Davis, Secretary; Segar Gravatt, Treasurer; Walker Cunningham, S.C.A. Representative. 62 UPPER: Glee Club Officers--Preston Williams, President; Ellen Davis, Vice-president; Sammy Clay, Secretary-Treasurer; Warren Green, S.C.A. Representative. LOWER: The Glee Club provides the musical inspiration for the Easter sunrise service. For those students who are musically inclined, the Glee Club offers a means of developing and using the voice. This is a performing club that contributes to many a school function and brings entertainment to the general public. At Christmas the Glee Club stimulated the Christmas spirit throughits concert of beloved carols. Later in the year, the Club held a Spring Concert. Easter morning the Glee Club provided the music for the sunrise service. As one of its most prodigious undertakings, the Glee Club, in cooperation with the Dramatics Club, presented a musical drama, ''The Chain of Jade. ' This was the first time that anything quite like this had been attempted at B.H.S., and it proved very successful. Atthe end of the school year, the Glee Club performed at graduation. The Glee Club truly contributed much this year to the school and community. GLEE CLUB PRESENTS “THE CHAIN OF JADE” Glee Club: FIRST ROW--M iss Townsend, Sponsor; J. Ulrey, K. Kite, D. Overton, S. Mayne, M. Naulty, V. Harrell. SECOND ROW--S. Wagoner, S. Rogers, P. Harrison, A. Harrison, N. Coleman, C. Rockwell, L. Kreider. THIRD ROW--L. Sanger, J. Huff, B. Jones, L. Church, L. White, P. Baskervill, E. Davis. FOURTH ROW --W. Green, R. Westmoreland, K. Winn, J. Eastwood, J. Cobb, P. Ulrey, A. Patterson. FIFTH ROW-- W. Cunningham, B. Dykes, J. Hauser, P. Williams, L. Marshall, D. Good. ABSENT--S. Clay. he , Pe A PE a pe ee ee em oem f FHA: SEATED--M. Beville, Mrs. Cassell, B. Bolton, A. Purcell, J. Forrester, J. Bolton. SECOND ROW-- P. Robertson, J. Armes, B. Booker, L. Patterson, E. Reaves, F. Pullen, S. Tatman, S. Coleman, C. Dixon. THIRD ROW--L. Forrester, P. Harrison, E. Blevins, P. Johnson, S. Adkins, C. Ingram, C. Draper, C. Davis, C. Irby, E. Saint John, C. Winn, R. Meade. FOURTH ROW--C. Palmore, D. Upson, M. Williamson, C. Williamson, L. Sharrar, B. Daniel, J. Nichols, J. Eastwood, E. Mayton, J. Bolton, T. Spindler, E. ; Williams, S. Cobb. FHA TRAINS HOMEMAKERS OF TOMORROW FHA Officers: SEATED--Martha Beville, President; Mrs. Cassell, Sponsor; Bernice Bolton, Vice-presi- dent. STAN DING--Alice Ann Purcell, Secretary; Judy Forrester, Treasurer; Janice Bolton, S.C.A. Representative. Throughout all their activities, the FHA girls moved closer ''Toward New Horizons ys 4. sets Interesting guest speakers, district rallies, and the more practical banquets, at which domestic skills were tried and tested, were among the educational activi- ties: In order to make money as well as improve their skills, the FHA sold candy --the products of their labor--in the halls of B.H.S. and held bake sales. In the field of service, the FHA girls adopted for the year a little girl from the primary grades and provided her with food, clothing, toys, and most important of all, friendship. 64 — FFA DEGREE TEAM CAPTURES SECOND PLACE The Blackstone chapter of the FFA had reason to be proud when at the end of last year one of its members was named State Farmer and elected State Reporter and Vice-president of the Area Young Farmers and again, when another member was elected LAND Federation Secretary. This year B.H.S.'s chapter won second place in degreeteam competition and par- ticipated in shop judging, crop judging, dairy judging, and public speaking as well. As always the chapter had its ''greenhand initiation and the Father-Son Banquet. In addition, the B.H.S. chapter sent members to the annual FFA Rally in Blacksburg and planned to send some to the Forestry Camp at Holiday Lake in the summer. The Degree Team makes a fine showing. FFA: FIRST ROW--W. Gunn, Sentinel; D. Wray, S.C.A. Representative; R. Kreider, Reporter; P. Williams, Treasurer; C. Gunn, Secretary; L. Procise, Vice-president; C. Blevins, President. SECOND ROW--Mr, Taylor, Sponsor; J. Prue, M. Paulus, H. Hudson, B. Ward, S. Prue, B. Irby. THIRD ROW--W. Cox, C. Procise, J. Rutledge, J. Hauser, T. Goad, T. Daniels. Pep Club: FIRST ROW--P. Daniels, M. Beville, S. Gravatt, C. Davis, N. Harris, President; L. Reams, Vice-president; S. Crawley, Secretary; D. Winn, Treasurer; M. Manson, 8.C.A. Representative; M. Jones, Business Manager; L. Church, Assistant Business Manager; C. Ingram, S. Atkins, E. Reaves, R. Meade, N. Coleman, I. Rash, P. Harrison, E, Watts, C. Dixon, S. Stephenson. SECOND ROW--S. Tatman, J. Cundiff, B. Bolton, F. Pullen, J. Eastwood, A. Patterson, B. Tucker, L. Overton, B. Alder, B. White, L. Sharrer, S. Rogers, K. Winn, D. Overton, B. Happel, E. Williams, B. Booker, S. Coleman, C. Draper, P. Baskervill, A. Harrison. THIRD ROW--L. Fox, J. Cobb, E. Cassell, P. Naulty, B. Daniel, A. Thompson, V. Harrell, B. Jones, S. Harrison, J. Adams, K. Lewis, G. Dalton, M. Sehen, E. Lewis, M. Williamson, D. Upson, A. Purcell, J. Bolton, C. Irby, B. Orange, J. Nichols, J. Yelverton. FOURTH ROW--J. Ulrey, S. Cobb, T. Spindler, S. Gravatt, F. Kendrick, N. Hamlett, M. Farrar, C. Palmore, S. Dellaripa, L. Forrester, R. Crusenberry, B. Hancock, B. Lewis, H. Strong, J. Phipps, M. Suit, L. Hudson, N. White, K. Kite, B. Crowder. FIFTH ROW--C. Knox, D. Worley, B. Winn, D. Collins, J. Huff, J. Smith, M. Abel, L. Rand, S. Borum, M. Lampkin, E. Davis, J. Bolton, E. Blevins, J. Forrester, P. Ulrey, W. Akers, E. Garner, M. Hurt, B. Paulus, A. Rand. PEANUT BUTTER-RAISIN SANDWICHES ARE FAVORITE WITH FOOTBALL BOYS year. FAR LEFT -- President Neva Harris sees to it that the foot- ball boys don't ''go hungry on those bus trips home. NEAR LEFT--The Pep Club has a combo consisting of four Crewe boys perform for its Assembly program, which proved to be one of the most enjoyed of the — Running the concession stand keeps Pep Club members busy. The Pep Club helped earn many victories for B.H.S. this year through its peppy participation in all school functions, through its active instigation of various pro- grams, and through its own particular accomplishments. During football season, this club did much to promote school spirit. Aside from selling the usual concessions and programs at all home games, the girls saw to it thatthe football boys had something good to eat on the long bus trips home. Home- coming weekend, many energetic Pep Club members worked faithfully to make the parade a big success, to decorate the stadium, and to organize the half-time activities. During basketball season after each Friday night home game, the Pep Club sponsored eating gatherings at the Methodist Church. This was indeed a well- received innovation. With the approach of baseball season, Pep Club members could be found clean- ing the stadium and concession stand in preparation for the oncoming season. In addition to all this, the Pep Club also gave financial assistance to the Athletic Association and to the cheerleaders. Yes, the Pep Club certainly did its part this year to promote school spirit! Homecoming Parade breaks up after an impressive showing that can be attributed almost entirely to the untiring efforts of Pep Club members. 67 | ae eee MONOGRAM CLUB PRESENTS UNFORGETTABLE ASSEMBLY The Monogram Club found its place this year at B.H.S. as it met with better leadership and renewed interest. As always Rat Day was a fine day for Monogram Club members: members donned their letter sweaters to 'get ’ the incoming rats. However, the big letter- men exercised their privileges with dis- cretion to make Rat Day what it was meant to be--a day filled with clean, harmless, if slightly mischievous fun. More active thanusual, the Monogram Club took the responsibility of an assembly program and produced one that was not soon forgotten. The Monogram Club's role this year kindled hopes for a revival in the status of this club at B.H.S. 68 Monogram Club: FIRST ROW--Mr. Padgett, Sponsor; M. Manson, L. Reams, B. Crowder, M. Jones, A. Harrison, L. Church, Mr. Hobgood, Sponsor. SECOND ROW--J. Manson, L. Sharrer, D. Hobgood, A. Rand, S. Stephenson, J. Nichols, J. Yelverton. THIRD ROW--R. Davis, T. Williams, J. Farrar, D. Murray, B. Schnell. FOURTH ROW--J. Crinkley, L. Adams, J. Inge, D. Jones, D. Irby, P. Daniels. FIFTH ROW-- L. McDaniel, R. Westmoreland, W. Green, R. Cassada, C. Gunn. SIXTH ROW--T. Orange, J. Crawley, P. Sheffield, J. Snead. SEVENTH ROW--R. Happel, W. Bradford, J. Palmore, J. Davis, B. Morris. Monogram Club Officers: Dave Hobgood, President; Robert Davis, Vice-president; Sandra Stephenson, Secretary; Tommy Williams, Treasurer; Joe Farrar, S.C.A. Representative. Si ae etna We sometimes meet an original gentle- man, who, if manners had not existed, would have invented them.''--Emerson BEAUTY GRACES HOME Senior Princess, Mary Virginia Hurt. Homecoming Queen, Byrd Crowder. Junior Princess, Junior Princess, Sophomore Princess, Sophomore Princess, Anne Carter Harrison. Frances Kendrick. Beverly Booker. , Donna Kay Upson. PE Ba i api Didi occ COMING 1962 FESTIVITIES Senior Princess, Betty Jones. The Homecoming court assembles for the photographer. Eighth grade Princess, Sue Coleman. Eighth grade Princess Janice Phipps. Freshman Princess, Helen Palmore. Freshman Princess, Mary Sue Hawkes. HOMECOMING EVENTS PROVIDE Byrd recovers from sh ock of learning she is Queen as Cheerleaders spell out her name. Elementary students marvel at Rats obediance to upperclassmen. With the announcement of the football team's selection of Byrd Crowder as Queen and the classes' elections of two princesses each, the 1962 Homecoming festivities were initiated. The football team practiced tirelessly for the big game, a band was hired for the dance, and the parade was planned. Friday, October 5, arrived in a splendor of fall beauty, and the eighth graders or ''Rats hurriedto carry out orders of Seniors and Mono- gram Club members. As the school day neared its end, last minute preparations were made on the parade. Immediately after school the signal was given, and the procession began. The parade was watched enthusiastically by the school and com- munity. The same night the Victoria Panthers arrived in Blackstone to engage in a long antici- pated football game with the Rams. During half- time ceremonies, Byrd Crowder was crowned 1963 Homecoming Queen, andthe class princesses were presented. When the game ended, Blackstone had defeated Victoria 32 to 6. Saturday morning the S.C.A. committee deco- rated the Memorial Center with red and white streamers. At nine o'clock the dance was officially begun by the Queen and her court lead- ing off with a figure. After having a wonderful time, everyone sadly departed to the tune of ''Auld Lang Syne . Coaches Padgett and Hobgood enjoy parade ina rather old automobile. Rats display their talent for leap frog for the student body. 72 ENJOYMENT FOR’ ALL Student body enjoys Rats at activity period. Queen Byrd begins her reign with a parade and a ride in a convertible. The Queen beams after her crowning by Co- captains, David Hobgood and Pack Sheffield. The Homecoming Court awaits anxiously for halftime activities of the football game. Rats play a few games for Monogram Club members and Seniors. 3 JUNIORS PRESENT Peggy Baskerville and Linda White work patiently on the Japanese scene as Joe Farrar adjusts the windmill in the corner. Mr. Thomas tastes some of the wonderful refresh- ments prepared so generously by the mothers, such as Mrs. Stephenson. Martha Abel and Donna Worley help Sandra Stephen- son with the Japanese cherry tree. Lynn Church and Shirley Rogers find that hanging crepe paper takes time and work. 74 “AROUND THE WORLD” The gay landof Holland was represented by a wind- mill, a dike, and red tulips. little Dutch girl, Robin Jones. In the garden was a France was depicted by the Eiffel Tower and a glittering background. Each country had a waiter and a waitress as shown by Judy Forrester and Ronald Happel from France. The exotic land of Japan was beautifully shown by cherry trees, afish pond, and a little Jap anese lady crossing the bridge. The foreign land of Egypt was represented with palm trees, sand, and a camel. 75 SIDELIGHTS OF B.H.S$. FOOTBALL Dickiebird'' McDaniel and David Pence help Jenny Yelverton put up a pep poster in the hall. Warren Green as mascot ''Peter Boone added much to the football season. A caged Victoria pan- ther helped boost school spirit before the Homecoming game. Boys learn that hard practices reap sore muscles. Maxie Williams demon- strates how easy it is to do chin ups. Crowd rushes to congratulate the Rams after they beat Farmville. 76 Mr. and Mrs. Thweatt enjoy the Jr.-Sr. as much as the students. LEFT: Patricia Harrison leads student body in school song as the Seniors realize this is the last time they will sing it. RIGHT: Pack Sheffield accepts a U.S. flag, which has flown over the federal capital, presented to the S.C.A. by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. 77 beshine eee ett weet pie Se STUDENTS HAVE MANY MOMENTS TO REMEMBER Frances Kendrick and Joe Farrar relax witha dance after many hours of hectic work on the Jr.-Sr. Jimmy Snead becomes _ the new S.C.A. president as he takes the oath and gavel at the S.C.A. instal- lation ceremonies. Sammy Clay, Anne Harrison, Pat Harrison, and Robby Westmoreland were part of the cast of the musical, ''Chain of Jade . || | | HIKING FEVER OVERTAKES BHS After successfully completing afifty mile hike, Robert Davis enjoyed a dance with Lynn Church. When President Kennedy said that everyone should be able to withstand a fifty mile hike, our B.H.S. boys set out to prove that they were not soft and that they had the stamina to do this. There were two groups. One consisted of 13 boys andthe other oftwo. Both set out for Richmond with vigor anddetermination. As the hours marched on the road began to seem endless. When the group of 13 stopped for lunch, two dropped out. Further on, the group became smaller and smaller. With very little will power left, the few remaining stopped for supper. After the thought of a comfortable bed at home, the boys could not stand the walk of the four remaining miles. Thus ended their fifty mile hike. With the pride of the school at stake, two more of our boys beganthe hike to Richmond. Even though itwas raining, Robert Davis kept on going and made it to the big city in 14 1 2 hours. When all these boys returned home, practically everyone went to a dance. With their little remain- ing energy, they did the twist'' and the bird. Although it may sound ridiculous, this is only a part of the life of a Blackstone High student. ELEVEN GALLANT MEN--L. Adams, J. Farrar, J. Crawley, R. Westmoreland, D. Hobgood, L. McDaniel, W. Green, P. Sheffield, D. Jones, B. Torrence, D. Murray. a 7 e ae yw my . Fie fey. = eek B ad “ Va. . ; 6 . 3? LPR, i pak ; CS xt (Oe AM ARN If Ishould lose, let me stand by the roa And cheer as the winners go by! --Prayer of a Sportsman RAMS Blackstone 6 £Park View ik Blackstone 25 Cumberland 7 Blackstone 6 =Emporia 0 Blackstone 32 Victoria 6 | Blackstone 6 Amelia 32 Blackstone 6 £Randolph-Henry 19 Blackstone 33 Farmville 3 Blackstone 0 Brunswick she Blackstone 6 Crewe 26 Mr. Charles Padgett, Head Coach; Pack Sheffield, Co-captain; David Hobgood, Co-captain; Mr. Harold Hobgood, Assistant Coach. FOOTBALL TEAM: SEATED--M. Williams, J. Crinkley, G. Dalton, Managers. FIRST ROW--J. Inge, J. Snead, J. Farrar, D. Hobgood, Co-captain; P. Sheffield, Co-captain; W. Bradford, T. Williams, R. Happel. SECOND ROW--Mr. Hobgood, Assistant Coach; D. Jones, J. Palmore, D. Pence, R. Davis, L. Adams, D. Irby, R. Cassada, Mr. Padgett, Head Coach. THIRD ROW--J. Crawley, E. Thompson, L. McDaniel, C. Ortiz, W. Drinkwater, S. Dalton, C. Gunn, W. Ragsdale. REBUILD The Rams of B.H.S. compileda very respectable record of 4 wins and 5 losses for the 1962 season. Coach Padgett and Coach Hobgood, having only three regulars returning, worked hard rebuilding the team. Led by their Co- captains, Dave Hobgood and Pack Sheffield, the Rams displayed fine sportsmanship and a dauntless spirit even when the going got tough. The hard running backs and chargine line consistently made it rough for the opposition. Dave Hobgood and Pack Sheffield were named to the All-District Team for their athletic ability, and William Bradford was voted the Outstanding Player of the B.H.S. team. Much of the success of the team must be contributed to Coach Padgett BACKFIELD--T. Williams, D. Hobgood, R. Happel, and Coach Hobgood whose hard work J. Farrar, R. Davis. and long hours made possible the creditable season. LINE--W. Bradford, R. Cassada, D. Jones, J. Snead, L. Adams, J. Inge, P. Sheffield. ‘ Pack Sheffield hauls in a pass. Tommy Williams rambles against Victoria. Sammy Dalton drives for yards against Crewe. Coach leads team in blocking drill. Coach huddles team in practice. 82 IN ACTION Joe Farrar catches pass against Crewe. David Hobgood boots extra point against Farmville. Coach gives out football awards in assembly. Mr. Cole presents William Bradford the Most Valuable Player award. Hobgood pitches out in practice. CHEERLEADERS: Byrd Crowder, Head Cheerleader; Anne Carter Harrison, Lynn Church, Linda Reams, Judy Nichols, Mrs. .Cobbs, Sponsor; Mary Virginia Manson, Anne Lewis Rand, Sandra Stephenson, Jenny Yelverton, Mary Jane Jones. CHEERLEADERS WORK HARD FOR SCHOOL SPIRIT Head Cheerleader Girls lead student body in 'Rinso Chipso . Byrd Crowder Anne Harrison, Lynn Church, and Jenny Yelverton prepare for a cheer. Mary Virginia Manson decks the halls of B.H.S. before the Crewe game. Anne Carter Harrison, Lynn Church, Jenny Read Yelverton, Linda Reams, Judy Nichols. GIRLS COMPETE IN DISTRICT RALLY Pack Sheffield helps Mary Jane Jones hang Victoria in effigy. The girls worked hard for the cheerleading rally, the first to be held in this district. Mary Virginia Manson, Anne Lewis Rand, Sandra Stephenson, Mary Jane Jones. temas . A ae initiates PO BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM: Sheffield, B. Morris. Amelia 43...%. Prince Edward 43 Buckingham 45 Crewe sila.e. Brunswick 74. ViClOtiasc lect Bluestone 65 . Emporia 39.. e ¢ 04 e e676) 6 Vs: SEATED: D. Hobgood, B. Torrance, R. Westmoreland, D. Jones, P. STANDING: Mr. Hobgood, Coach; J. Crinkley, J. Manson, D. Murray, W. Green, L. McDaniel, R. Dalton, Manager. BOYS WORK HARD, BUT WITH LITTLE SUCCESS . Blackstone 40 . - Blackstone 51 . Blackstone 48 . Blackstone 41 . .Blackstone 38 . Blackstone 54 . . Blackstone 44 . Blackstone 42 Brunswick.60 woke ee eee Lac SlLoneso Park View 41......... Blackstone 34 Kenbridge 47 . .2... 0... Blackstone?43 Prince Edward 44...... Blackstone 52 Victoriay (57). ..4.5.00 42) fae Blac KStoness Amelia 55. 2 .... 363) Jaeblackstonemau Kenbridge 73 ......... Blackstone 54 Crewe 72° 2... 2. 3% om eee lack seanersa Randolph-Henry 50 ..... Blackstone 54 Although the Rams lacked height and didnot have a very suc- cessful season, they displayed fighting spirits and sportsman- ship. What the B.H.S. cagers lacked in physical equipment, they made up for in hustle. Like the opposition, they fought until the end of every game. With many underclassmen gaining experi- ence, the Rams will look for more successful seasons. STARTING LINE: R. Westmoreland, B. Torrance, D. Jones, D. Hobgood, P. Sheffield, Hobgood, Coach. uc? f Westmoreland shoots from center court. Morris fights for a lay-up. Crinkley sinks a foul shot. Sheffield in action at Emporia. Westmoreland tries his luck at the foul line. McDaniel struggles for two points. Sheffield pops up a left-handed lay-up. Captain Robby Westmoreland, GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM: KNEELING--L. Sharrer, A. Rand, L. Church, L. Reams, Co-captain; Mr. Padgett, Coach; M. Manson, Co-captain; J. Yelverton, B. Crowder, B. Bolton. STANDING--S. Rogers, Manager; B. Booker, D. Winn, J. Forrester, E. Davis, B. Paulus, P. Daniels, J. Nichols, M. Williamson, M. Farrar, S. Crawley, L. Fox, Manager. GIRLS BRING HOME TOURNAMENT TROPHY Amelia 34... Buckingham 27. Crewe 32 Brunswick 37. Bluestone 38 . Greensville 20 Parkview 20 . Wictorias24 ye. Prince Edward 16. Kenbridge 27... . Randolph-Henry 28 Blackstone 43 Blackstone 29 . Blackstone 46 Blackstone 35 Blackstone 36 . Blackstone 43 . Blackstone 36 Blackstone 38 Blackstone 35 Blackstone 35 Blackstone 37 TOURNAMENT SCORE SEMI-FINALS Buckingham 30 Blackstone 47 FINALS Kenbridge 28 Blackstone 38 This year the girls learned that hard workand practice pay off. With 16 return- ing members, including 10 Seniors and 8 lettermen, there was plenty of experience on the team. Several new rules were adopted, suchas having a roving player and allowing a guard to shoot her own foul shots. After many days of practice and many tight games, the season ended with a record of ten wins and three losses. Not satisfied with a third place berth in the tournament, the Ramettes were determined to get the trophy. With fighting spirit the girls went all the way, defeating Kenbridge who had been unbeaten for 23 games. It had been a long road for many and a new experience for others, but truly it was a season that will long be remembered. COACH AND HIS TEN SENIORS--Mr. Padgett, B. Crowder, L. Sharrer, A. Rand, J. Yelverton, P. Daniels, L. Reams, J. Nichols, M. Manson, B. Paulus. 88 Lynn Church shoots for two Jenny Yelverton sinks a foul points. shot. Mary Manson drives for a Bernice Bolton pops for the lay up. Ramettes. Co-captains Manson and Reams express team's feeling for the trophy. TOP: The tournament ends with B.H.S. on top. Ramettes wait for trophy in disbelief. Girls celebrate with a victory cake made by Sandra Phelps. Coach shares in triumph. It looks too good to be eaten. 89 BOYS' 1963 BASEBALL TEAM: FIRST ROW--B. Torrence, W. Bradford, T. Williams, R. Westmoreland, P. Sheffield, B. Gearheart, Manager. SECOND ROW--Mr. Padgett, Coach; D. Pense, J. Snead, D. Hobgood, R. Davis, L. Adams, R. Dalton, Manager. THIRD ROW--G. Hari, Manager; D. Irby, C. Gunn, J. Crinkley, L. McDaniel, J. Crawley, G. Thompkins, R. McDaniel, Manager. BOYS FIGHT HARD TO THE END Rams getachance to try their luck at batting after the opposition makes three outs. Robert Davis receives his star as Coach hands out awards in assembly. Kenbridge 10. Farmville 6 . VicloObidsomec Ameliaty eee. Brunswick 8 . Amelia‘3a™ 1.8: Park View 3 . Kenbridgel . Farmville 10. Crewesla at. Brunswick 18. Crewellme are . Blackstone 6 . Blackstone 3 . Blackstone 5 . Blackstone 6 . Blackstone 2 . Blackstone 0 . Blackstone 2 . Blackstone 0 . Blackstone 4 . Blackstone 5. . Blackstone 3 . Blackstone 6 Even though the Rams did not have a very successful season in baseball, they never gave up trying. Always showing fight, they led the district in sportsmanship and spirit. Because of their never say die spirit, many close games resulted. With the deter- mination of these boys, B.H.S. can look forward to future success in baseball. 90 BOYS' 1963 TRACK TEAM: KNEELING--T. Black, Manager; B. Watkins, T. Williams, B. Dykes, J. Crawley. STANDING--D. Murray, S. Dalton, R. Happel, S. Ridge, D. Jones, Mr. Thomas, Coach. TRACK TEAM CONTINUES TO BUILD Mr. Thomas gives Tommy Williams well-deserved awards. Tommy wonthe district high hurdles and had achanceto goto Charlottesville for state competition. Three years ago B.H.S. began a track program under the direction of Mr. Robert Thomas. Each year more interest was shown, and the program grew. This year the team placed 5th in the district meet and produced the first B.H.S. high hurdles champ, Tommy Williams. If interest con- tinues tobe shown, it won't be long before Blackstone will be at the top of the district. 9] JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL: SEATED--Mr. Hobgood, Coach; C. Hart, L. Newcomb, T. Black, L. Wheeler, B. Wenger, W. Gunn, T. Moore, Mr. Padgett, Coach. STANDING--G. Winn, M. Paulus, D. White, C. Howse, | D. McDaniel, C. Cundiff, D. Hardy, H. Pirky. JUNIOR VARSITY PRODUCES FUTURE STARS Boththe Junior Varsity football and basketball teams of B.H.S. were very active this year. The Junior Varsity Football Team had a very successful season, winning all of their games. The Junior Varsity Basketball Team had an off season, losing all six of their games. Both teams showed drive, determination, and good sportsmanship, which will provide Blackstone with many future stars. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL: SEATED--C. Cundiff, S. Dalton, C. Howse, J. Farley, F. Pulley, D. White. STANDING--Mr. Hobgood, Coach; L. Wheeler, B. Watkins, R. Chamberlain, D. Hardy, C. Cummins, S. Reeves, R. Dalton, Manager. genni ihe Scene meee A gt Nee ye: tit a ee tah es po gt ‘ sai asameeseaaeongaesamamc emacs ie alice adel . é s : . PS aepiitgh acpi 4 aspeke tree mae Ae ie 2S EN’ ¥ ‘ Instruction ends in the classroom, But | : | --Senior Class Motto Oo GRADUATES: FIRST ROW: Coleman, Yelverton, Harris, Sheffield, Daniels, Reams, Paulus, Bridgman, Rand, Crowder, Garner, Westmoreland, Jones, Hurt, Manson, Rash (Honor Graduates). SECOND ROW: Adams, Pullen, Kreider, White, Huff, Nichols, Harrison, Beville, Wagoner, Alder, Collins, Lewis, Eastwood, Sharrer. THIRD ROW: Orange, McDaniels, Hobgood, Green, Murray, Dykes, Cassada, Martin, Williams, Clay, Williamson, Davis, Good, Drinkwater, Schnett. Jenny R. Yelverton main- tained the highest scholastic average throughout high school and was named Valedictorian. BLACKSTONE HIGH GRADUATES OF 1963 The Class of 1963 held its commencement exercises on June 3 in the high school auditorium. The Baccalaureate service was also held in the auditorium on June 2. The Rev. Thomas Moak, Jr., delivered the sermon, 'Attainment. ' Robby Westmoreland, class president, presented the graduation theme, ''Toward a Better World,'' Monday night. The top four honor graduates spoke to carry out this theme. Mary Jane Jones presented the salutatory based on Pope's quotation, ' ''Tis education forms the common mind: Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined. ' Mary Va. Manson gave her address on Tennyson's quotation, ''Let knowledge grow from more to more, but more of reverence in us dwell. Irene Rash's speech was centered around Emerson's lines, 'When duty whispers low, 'Thou must,’ the youth replies, 'I can.' ' The vale- dictory address given by Jenny Read Yelverton, had the theme, ''Honor and shame from no condition rise; Act well your part, there all the honor lies. Anne Lewis Rand gave the class history; G. T. Bridgman, the class gift; Byrd Crowder, the class poem; and Pack Sheffield, the lighted torch. Other honor graduates not participating in the program were Barbara Paulus, Neva Harris, Linda Reams, Peggy Daniels, Eleanor Garner, Mary Va. Hurt, and Natalie Coleman. Principal Warren Thweatt presented awards to the outstanding students and gave out diplomas. The Glee Club sang ''The Song of Farewell and ''The Halls of Ivy. 94 SENIORS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING WORK Jenny R. Yelverton received the W. R. Turner History Club award. Salutatorian Mary Jane Jones ran a close race for top honors. Shewas honored at commencement with the I Dare You award. } Peggy Daniels received the Journalism Award for her work as editor of the RAM'S HORN. Anne Lewis Rand and Sammy Clay were awarded for winning first place in the district debate. They were Blackstone's affirmative team. i ou. tae Linda Reams, Dave Hobgood, and Pack Sheffield received awards for their outstand- ing participation in BHS sports. —_ “tar Mary Va. Hurt received the Norma Chambers Three Arts Club award. Martha Beville shows Mary J. Williamson some of her homemaking techniques. Martha received the Betty Crocker awardfor her work in home economics. 95 SENIORS BID FAREWELL TO HALLS OF IVY . But can the girls ever forget their basketball trophy in 1963? The boys will always remember winning the football trophy in 1961... IVY editors Crowder and Rand received the Journalism award. Class president Westmoreland presented sponsor Mrs. Hamlett with a gift to help her remember what rare jewels her class was. Dave Hobgood and Mary Va. Hurt were named the Couple of the Class of '63, beating out Pack Sheffieldand Mary Jane Jones by one year. “ALICE IN WONDERLAND” G. T. Bridgman and Dave Hobgood adjust center clock. Jenny Yelverton works to make Alice just right. Irene Rash becomes fond of rabbit. 97 WAS A BIG SUCCESS Girls help William Drinkwater paint scenery. Sammy Clay, Mary Manson, and Tommy Orange work on the caterpillar. Dave Hobgood and Pack Sheffield take a break to survey the progress. SENIORS PRESENT ‘THE PEN IS DEADLIER” Tommy Orange as Horton and Jenny Yelverton as Phyllis develop a romantic interest as the mystery deepens. Anne Rand as Clair Clarendon holds a party to uncover the person responsible for her anonymous telephone calls. Mary Manson as Wilma Hood, aformer ingenue, makes a toast before her mysterious death. Pack Sheffield as Lieutenant Maples questions Phyllis and Virginia Morrow, played by Byrd Crowder, about the murder of Wilma Hood. 98 = UPPERCLASSMEN ENJOY LAST YEAR Seniors, who were in charge of the S.C.A. elections, modeled them on the state elections. The registrars check to see each person has paid his poll tax and registered correctly. Tommy Orange and Natalie Coleman prove how confusing a Senior year can be. At graduation Natalie received an award for her work as Pro- duction Editor of the RAM'S HORN, and Tommy received one for his dramatic ability. Tommy Orange and G. T. Bridgman put the flags up every morning before school and took them down in the evening. At graduation, G. T. received the I Dare You'' award for character and scholarship. Sammy Clay as chaplain of the Hi-Y faithfully prepared devotions for assemblies and other specialoccasions. For his unselfish service, the club gave hima plaque to show their appreciation. ee ee: a. . ; . t te $n! @ baate a on ce 4 99 4 Mary Va. also received the DAR Good Citizen award while Pack was recipient of the Hugh Yel- verton III Memorial award and trophy. MR. AND MISS B.H.S. Pack Sheffield and Mary Virginia Hurt As a climax to five years at B.H.S., Pack and Mary Virginia were chosen by the faculty as the two students who best exemplified the good citizen of our school. The Citizenship Award is the most coveted award given and could not have been given to more deserving people. Mary Virginia has served her school in many ways. She was pr«¢sident of the Pep Club for a number of years; was active in the Tri-Hi-Y, Quill and Scroll, and National Honor Society. She worked diligently for the RAM'S HORN and did art work for every organization inthe school and community. Whenever there was a dance or a school play, Mary Virginia was there, painting, designing, and deco- rating. Much of the success of the Jr.-Sr., ‘Alice in Wonderland, was due to her efforts as the theme was entirely her creation. If someone tried to de- scribe this girl, he would most surely use the phra- ses, ''willingness, ' ''cooperative, ’ and ''friendly. Pack was equally well known and respected in the halls of ivy. Most people will probably re- member him for his work in the S.C.A. He served . two years as corresponding secretary and then as president during his senior year. A well-rounded student, Pack participated in all sports -- football, basketball, track, and baseball -- took part in de- bate work, hada partin the senior play, and worked particularly hard as president of the class two years. Pack helped with every Homecoming and Jr.-Sr. and was chief engineer in his junior year. Pack was always popular with both faculty and stu- dents alike because of his friendliness and willing spirit. Both of these students maintained high averages in spite oftheir extracurricular activities and both were named honor graduates. Yes, Pack and Mary Ginny were true B.H.S. citizens. BLACKSTONE FUEL AND SUPPLY Phone 292-7214 WILLIAMS DEPARTMENT STORE Respected for Quality Since 1914 Phone 292-3126 Blackstone, Virginia THE CASUAL CORNER Wilson Winn Phone 292-3360 Blackstone, Virginia WINN BROTHERS FURNITURE COMPANY Southside Virginia's Largest Most Complete Furniture Store 102 West Broad Street Blackstone, Virginia STOKES- WILLIAMS HARDWARE CO. Quality Hardware Since 1894 Phone 292-3127 Blackstone, Virginia CLAY'S HATCHERY, INC. Phone 292-4140 Route 1 Blackstone, Virginia 214 S. Main Street Phone 292-3588 R. W. CLIFTON Jeweler Blackstone, Virginia | FIRST NATIONAL BANK R. Archer Hardy - President Dr. T. C. Bradshaw Vice-President Alice Hansen - Cashier W. Lynwood Jones Vice-President DIRECTORS John H. Beach J. Segar Gravatt R. Archer Hardy T. Pryor Jones J. L. Manson, Jr. 102 Member - F.D.I.C. 9 Federal Reserve System 1908 Blackstone, Virginia Mills H. Doyle I. S. Williams J. Hugh Yelverton, Jr. Dr. T. C. Bradshaw W. Lynwood Jones 1963 Best Trucking and Hauling SANITARY BEAUTY SHOPPE Mildred B. Christian Owner Phone 292-3810 Blackstone, Virginia DoH. RB Y INSURANCE AGENCY Successor to W. E. Hurt Co. 106 South Main Street Blackstone, Virginia Nottoway County's Oldest Insurance Agency Compliments of DR. WILLIAM H. LEWIS 402 S. Sycamore Street Petersburg, Virginia COURIER RECORD Commercial Printing Advertising Service 113 E. Broad Street Blackstone, Virginia TRANSPORT CORPORATION DUMONDS TRIM SHOP Tailor Made Seat Covers Convertible Tops Furniture Upholstering 408 Church Street Phone - 292-3944 VIRGINIA STEAM LAUNDRY DRY CLEANING Refrigerated Fur Storage Rug Cleaning Phone 292-3476 Blackstone, Virginia NEHI BOTTLING COMPANY SPENCER DRUG CO. CLOVER FARM MARKET Phone 292-3011 Church Street Blackstone, Virginia DR. CHARLES K. DAREN Optometrist Blackstone, Virginia Visual Examinations Optical Services Phone 292-3696 HAMNER-HARDIN FUNERAL HOME Blackstone, Virginia MERCURY DRY CLEANERS Phone 292-3135 215 S. Main Street Blackstone, Virginia PECHTGAS SERVICE Bottled gas for home, farm, or industry R.C.A. Whirlpool appliances 202 S. Main Street Blackstone, Virginia MAYTON'S SERVICENTER P. M. Mayton - J. L. Mayton Texaco Oil Products Phone - 292-9806 400 Church Street Blackstone, Virginia CITIZEN’S BANK TRUST COMPANY Service with safety since 1873 Member of Federal Reserve System Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Interest Paid on Savings Accounts Blackstone, Virginia FARMER'S HARDWARE SUPPLY CO. Phone 292-3712 292-4145 Blackstone, Virginia SHARRER'S MARKET Phone 292-7277 111 W. Broad Street Blackstone, Virginia H. R. HAMLETT Town and Country Real Estate Sales and Rents Blackstone, Virginia GARRETT, MOON POOL, INC. Plant and Deliveries Phone 292-4257 292-7718 Blackstone, Virginia HAMMOCK RAND MOTOR CO. Chrysler Products CONWAY FORD SALES, INC. A Golden Rule Organization Genuine Authorized Ford Parts Service Phone 292-7217 112 N. Main Street Blackstone, Virginia HILLTOP SERVICE STATION Texaco Gas Oil - Groceries Phone 292-3832 Fresh Meats, Ice-Cream Drinks Lunches - Open 7 Days a Week Blackstone, Virginia DILLARD-CRAWLEY HARDWARE Compliments of COMMONWEALTH TOBACCO COGEING. Kenbridge, Virginia WINSTEAD FLORIST Flowers for all Occasions Members of F.T.D.A. Phone 292-3935 MONOHAN'S GULF SERVICE Gulf Service and Products 217 North Main Street Blackstone, Virginia ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT CO. 207 S. Main Street Blackstone, Virginia Phone 292-3475 SOUTHSIDE TRANSPORTATION CO., INC. Contract Haulers of Bulk Dairy Products Blackstone, Virginia RIPBERGER FURNITURE, INC. Lunenburg's Only GE Dealer Phone 3601 Kenbridge, Virginia DAIRY FREEZE 106 Sy ac RTE Se BARROW GROCERY CO. ; eae ttiae wholesale dealers EPES SUPPLY CO. Distributor for Goodyear - Firestone Tire Recapping Distributor for Pure Oil Products Phone 292-7255 Blackstone, Virginia LEVI STRAUSS AND COMPANY Phone 292-3715 Blackstone, Virginia Compliments of SEALTEST FOODS Richmond, Virginia THE TRADING POST Blackstone's Most Popular Proceeds Store Blackstone, Virginia A. W. WATKINS JEWELER 75 Patterns of Silver China - Crystal Diamonds - Watches Jewelry and Watch Repair Phone 292-3230 SANITARY BARBER SHOP M. M. Daniel, Owner Blackstone, Virginia STEAK HOUSE Excellent Fountain Service Excellent Pizzas VELVET TEXTILE CORP. THE GROVE Meals - Sandwiches 3 miles West of Blackstone on Route 460 LUCY AND SHEFFIELD Radio - Television It Pays to Deal With a Servicing Dealer Blackstone, Virginia NOTTOWAY DRUG CO. Compliments of MICK - or - MACK STORE Robert T. West, Owner Blackstone, Virginia NUNNELLY'S TEXACO SERVICE Texaco Products 300 Main Street Phone 292-3934 HUB DEPARTMENT STORE Our Price Must Always Be The Lowest In Town Phone 292-7713 Blackstone, Virginia BLACKSTONE GUANO COMPANY 201 Nottoway Ave. Blackstone, Virginia SHEFFIELD FURNITURE Southside Virginia's Most Modern and Progressive Furniture Store Blackstone, Virginia Compliments of MONCURE INSURANCE AGENCY 216 S. Main Street Blackstone, Virginia SLAW’S RESTAURANT WKLV 1440 K.C. - 5000 Watts Kenbridge-- Va. Hwy. 40--Blackstone JAMES RIVER BUS LINES Charter Bus Service Blackstone, Virginia COLES Home of Fine Clothes Your Teenage Shop Blackstone, Virginia BLACKSTONE R ESTAURANT Phone 292-3606 123 South Main Street Blackstone, Virginia PLANTERS WAREHOUSE Feeds Seeds Fertilizers Farm Supplies Phone 292-3013 Blackstone, Virginia NASH INSURANCE AGENCY It's our Business To Protect Your Business All Kinds of Insurance Phone 292-3137 Blackstone, Virginia oF] HARDWOOD FURNITURE PARTS, INC. 109 HERFF JONES CO. Manufacturers of B.H.S. Class Rings Invitations James L. Deck P. O. Box 4735 Richmond 29, Virginia Compliments of OAKLEY LEE DEPT. STORE AND OTHER FRIENDS We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all of the people who have helped us in any way with the publication of the 1963 IVY. Our thanks go especially to Mrs. Dorothy Tunstall, our sponsor, who has given many hours of hard work and much patience throughout the year. Also, we wish to thank everyone who supported us with an advertisement or with their thoughts. Any mistakes in this edition of the IVY are the staff's. The 1963 IVY staff Nothing now is left but = Majestic Memory '-- Longfellow (Jel mar FINEST QUALITY IN YEARBOOK PRINTiI ie oo 4 fen reid a 7 ; an er m4 a Wy ay’ Beast ies Mel Lavtayy J , “f iy � - ig wok Meta) ak ae, pei Saeh be SO y °° hy ia : Vise ane Mer a Mh ne ‘ ts 4 As _ Aad pas De ’ go i i hee Beh ‘ , Pr) rh oar li ¥ 7 Ae i ¢ Peay ‘ : g4 . 4 7 ‘ ; ty _ + A ‘ en ‘ sie ; + - ine 1h 4 we ’ ae ; i | ; ¥, ' , Fy a ‘Wy, at ‘ % @ ; ) ‘ y : a OE @ i ire Sj . ; - a he pas Nolan's af io) ve 4 ; irk iJ i, 7 F as aD , ha vt Culr “7 ; WAL ‘ nail 4 ‘ ig} - t . ih I le a | } ai ed Ge; . ee ‘ian ASM Sf. EN TA NA PONE AE ORTON MORE AOE AY BOER ATS 2 YT IP ; ‘% 2° Me ‘ ew 2 bar: e?