Bland High School - Echo Yearbook (Bland, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1936 volume:

i i j 1 ( Our combined efforts in ore sent ing the first volume of The Echo have been to keep alive an intense love and reverence for Bland} her ideals, an interest in her success and achievements, and memories of days well spent there. To one whom 've admire and respect for hie lofty ideals, unstinted sacrifice and unfailing service. To Dr• J, A. agner This volume is affectionately dedicated. :..v FACULTY 5 Y- 5 7 0 J.L. Kinchelne Virginia Brown Helen Per.ley Helen Ashworih Trnla Stowerc ??ita udson Sadie ’'i+chell Elizabeth All - Principal - English - Asst. Princinal-Latin and Science - 'atheyatics and French - Social Science and History - ss’:. English and ;'at he ratio - Seventh trade •• Sixth Grade n- 'ovir+h and B’ifth trades Fannie Bose 'imcy- Second and Third Trades toor.in ’ustard- Beginners J.L. Kincheloe - Virginia Brown - Velen Per.ley lia1 e n Ashwort h - 2’rnla Stowers i r 'udsor. Sadi - ‘i+ cha 11 - Elizabeth Allen- hanrie uncy Gear in ’ustnrd- Principal - English Asst. Prinoinal-Latin and athe” tins a:;d Eronch Social Science and History Ass’ . English and ratherat Seventh f'rr' d° Sir':': Grade ’our+h and ’Ifth Grades - Second and hi rd Orades 3?sinners Fcieno? V� 1 V' .| V li . t v ; HISTORY OTP T5LAID HIG'J SCHOOL ?.l«uid School was made a three year high school in 1909-1910. The building was on Main Street, lust above where Peddon Service Station now stands. Mr. D.� -. uncy of Suiter was superintendent, Hiss Irene Larry was principal , and the graduates ’ ere: ? iss Virginia Brown, Mrs. A.R. Porterfield, Mrs. Sugene Daridsor. and Miss Cate Dunn. Mr. J.T. Dunn, Mr. ...... Bruce, Miss Noomi 'agner and Mr. F.’gar Unbarger have served as nrincipal between the vears 1910- 1922. Mr. F.L. Dunn was superintendent from 190? until 1920. In 1917 the building which we are now using war erected. Dr. J.A. ’'agncr succeeded Mr. Dunn and is still serving as superintendent. It has been during his term that a four year accredited high school has been established. Mr. Def.hazo was principal in 1922- 1923 and that was the year that the school was first put on the accredited list. The graduates that year were: Nannie Rose Muncy, ''arie Bird, Mora orris, Mary Tickle, Roy Bird, Daniel Tickle, Pork Brown and Oeorgc- Tickle. Mr. Lucas was principal the ’ car following that, then Mr. C.3. Bones, Jr. of Pula, ki from 1924-1929; Mr. H.v. Bruce from 1929-1031; r. J.L. Mincheloe from 1931-1035. Ir. 192' there were three teachers :n the hi.-h school department. There - .as an average of th’rtv- f’.ve students and there were eight graduates; Only one bus was needed. This year there are five teachers, one hundred thirty-one students and twenty-two graduates. r have three busses and they serve as six b— making extra trips in order to accomodate the high school and grade students. There are now ten teachers and three hundred three students in the entire school. Coenald Allen (p La herine Frown _ 'i'o'. 'p Parmer, Jr. 5 Dot Hamilton tf Evelyn Mori It on 10 Verr.o Hnrr.on 11 :‘pvo Harmon (V .f-nneth Kitts Touise rcGdnnis « Vary HeIvin Lelia Tearl Fatton Harvey Pauley Harold lepass Sherman Sadler Albert Stafford Fverelte Thompson v(Ethel Updyke v-Fdith I'ae I’rxlyko ’ yrick 2 tfc I lO’iTAt O � • ak- « � -• � j.j _ • A w UM1 OFFICERS f Louise Sreever V Gilmore Stowers y Alice I'orehead Hazel 'Taddle . President . Vice-President . Secretary , Treasurer Orchid and ’Thite 'Thite Rose Class Color: Class Flower: Class Color: Class Flower: Orchid and ’Thite 'Thite Rose OFFICERS ............. President ............. Vice-President ............. Secretary ........... . Treasurer 13I3SRS Louise Sreever C-ilrr.orc Stowers Alice Forehead Hazel 'Taddle Donald Allen I'aJ-he rine Prown v£ V'e Far.-.jr, Jr. Dot Hard It or. Evelyn HardIton Verr.o Fa rr.on ?evo Harmon F.enneth Fitts Louise KcOdnnis Vary reIvin Lelia Fearl Fatton Harvey Pauley Harold Repass Sherman Sadler Albert Stafford Eve ret te Thor.rsor. Ethel Vpdyke Edith !ae Vpdyke J.D. 'vrick z£z. =3gfcg;’saaa' ; ——— -t—- r-r iVt ■■■y -� . .-f .� ■ � -r � ft « ' -■ '■-y i.- i .i. i'—-- .- •!-yf.i, • - 4 . - ---- - f o-p- � -r irf.-r -V r- -T—t yl i • i M ll M l! M ii Y-' ■i i« ;! • � • ? i v'ij sl Kji ■Vll 'vil V ii y|l y iy V _ • xy - DCrALD .Vi!COM ALLS’- - Bland, Va. V'ith r. r.ind to learn, a true heart to givo. Enabling qualities to endear, and a anile ready to che-r. Donald is a bright student and a go-1 s-rt. iis bright smiles and friendly disnositior. have -'on him nany friends, ’e extend to hir our best rrin--.es. Trees. Junior Class '35; Lanier Literary Socie v - ilAT’TJRIl’E SAUTDKRS TROT’ - land, Vo. A perfect girl, nobly planned to warn, cord'or4- and com:-and. Kay is a tru: friend and a loving class- nato. She is not only a favorite in the class, bus in the entire student body. Treat-. reshrar. Class '33; C’ec. onh. Class '34; Class Pronhet; Lanier Literary Society - HO’-T FAR.’ TR, JR. - Bland, Va. Earnestness is the keynote of his life. Howe is on earnest worker who possesses a strong character and a sound .judgement. re heartily recommend kin because he is always fair-minded and ready to do his duty. Rage Literary Society; Class ’Tillestj Assistant Editor of The Echo ' rith voice so -entie and eyes so brigl.t, ° he noves before ur a guiding 1 ight. A quiet, dignified girl who always does ivr dut;-. Her charming norsonnli+.y and .natural ability are qualities which plnc«r tier first in the hearts of her classmates. Pres. Senior Class '3C-; Pros Pros. Pooh. Class '-V; Sec. H ’ storia Lon er tit■ pre.ry S . ’u'-ic Cl-.'1 '3?, Class v'i v ■ i ! 9 V.“ v V Ij ii ii : I V S- ! V tt - TKBLI'A LCHAV H.VTETOP - ’’land, Va. Fair and wise is she. The heavens such grace did lend her. That she might admired be. Dot is a .lolly girl with charming personality. She makes friends easily and her sweet disposition has won many honors for her. Pres. Junior Class '35; Sec. Junior League '33; }'gr. and Capt. 3asketbe.ll team '34, '36; Business ‘Vr. of The Echo ; Page Literary Society; Class 'liftorir.r V fjt t, it - EVilLYT JCSS3HT3 '-lAiUTCH - Bland, Va. Her li had man; •' hope and aim, Per soul was purs and true. Ditty will long be remembered for her o_ no'-, courtesy and svmat smile. Her interest in her school ’■ori: has served as ar. incoirrtior. for her classmate!;. Pare Literary Society 1I - VEHITO HAItlxON - Bland, Va. Hone knew her but to love her, None name her but to praise her. An industrious, active girl with something worthwhile in everything she says ans does. Through her kind words and deeds she has won a circle of friends who will never forget her. ith her loyalty to duty we know that she will reap an abundant're - ward in whatever field she may choose to work. Editor-in-chief The Echo ;' Pres. Presh. Class '35; Vice-Pres. rench Club '30; ’’askctball team '3?, '3. Page Literary Society - ITTT ttaF-tcH •• blond, Va. Hoi- too sobor, not too pay; Put o pood true boy in every way. :'owo is quiet and unassuming, yet one of thr most capable boys of our class. He is one who de- serves the best that life has i.o storo for him. His gentlemanly conduct and quiet perseverance ?.re qual- ities vrhich v'ill nid hi in rising to rominencc. Basketball '36; Baseball '36; French’Club; Lanier Literary °ocietv - LLC'TO KHr.VTH KITTS - .ocnanicsburg, Va. Quiet, modoet and determined. And worthy in all his ways. bonnet;. is n quiet, dignified, an: carabie bo; . -v is ar eomerv worker and is always loyal to duty, fur rent —inner will accompany him thr.,ar- out Lip life. Lanier Literary Society - bartia lovj.rz kcopjcis - 31and, Va. I do not know of any way so sure Of making others happy as of being so myself. Buster is a sweet girl, loved by all who know her. ' bother in a basketball or baseball , or in the r.amo o life, she is a good snort; i.i . foat or success. Pres. Junior Class ’ 3 A j .ec. Lrnicr Lit ora- r. '36; Basketball '32,'36; Tunc! Club - PAPA VTLT 'PLVL' - liana, Yc. T! o thirg that goer farthest Toward making lif; worthwhile. That coses the least, an-’ d en the most, is lust o. ’'lenorry1 smile. ’ary is •• s’fcot girl and a good more. ,Tor cheerful lavwh and frierdly smile have w0r. for.her .i0 admiration of all her acquaintances, five --our best to the world, .ry, r.r.d the best - ill cor.'-, hack to you. Prer. Senior Class '35; Tench Club; page Lit- eral” Sociotv - ALTCP '.ATOP . 0T1HSAD - Grander., Va. Par may wj s -arch before ”rc find, A iicaiw r gentle and se kind. iru;;'- qviot ar.d roservod, Alice soar, won t o la--- nd respect of her fellow students r. i fuo’ury uvAo-rr. .lore ir wishing you luck, Alice, . all your days V fiUe ’ ---itk hanni.J'sc . -rri Lit ram hocietv: Valedictorians Sec. Sr- '36; r.-as. prcneh Club nr? r� — •i—' ■ - t LILIA PEARL PAT7CI' Crandon, Vn. A connound of oddity, frolic and .fun, A. girl that is loved by everyone. Lelia is a girl of rare ability. In her • find a combination of everything noble and precise, Shs possesses a fine sense of humor. vrith her brilliant intellect and sunny disposition T’f- are confident that she will succeed ir. the life v,orK v.'hich she undertakes. Sec. Page Literary Society; Basketball '36: ?rench Club '36; Class Poet - JA2I3S HAROLD R.EPASS - Bland, Va. To be efficient in n quiet way; Is jsjf air. throughout each day. A boy o' few words but or' aeon thoughts, ■'e always docs hi. duty in an efficient manner. feel sure his efforts will be crowned with success. Lanier Literary Socie-y '36 - HAIY'SY ’Tf'-Tor PAULEY - flar.d, Va. ho broke nc oromire, served no private end; 'ho gained no energy and lost no friend. A tall, sturdy boy '-ho is modest anc’ care- free ir all his ways, c is an earnest worker. His riondly personality .'ill over be re .rr.berod. Page Literary Fociety; French Club '36 'hy ■worry'! It will happen anyway. Shermr. is one of our most sturdy, sincero nnc riendly students. Hr ip an earnest worker in class and society. Tie is a capable, smart student. Our best '•fishes v'ill ncconpar.y him throughout life Pape Literary Society - AL SST 'OrTOOl py PTA?ro?J) - I'echaniesburp, Va. ‘r taros do al] thut .nay become r. man; no dare?, do - ora is none. A rcr’' ct gentleman in rv rcsnoct; he or.orr the rr.rkr oT -r.ll 'ducatod ar.f. refined your.j: r� r.. ”hnt«vr.r he may tl-et nr a vocation, ”r fool rur • tVt a brilliant car-: r awaits him. Pape Literary Society; ronch Club 3 rIT_;'CT: U'lf-HT STO’TEPS - Plena, Va. athlci tier. ‘ cultu: sure t Co.pt ■3 ; irue to himself. True to lair friend, rue t o hir. du ry o It .vs • Gilmer- ia r. pood snort, a student, an . , an’, e. po 'tlcnan. 'Tip conmcr.ini disnosi- .as won him wy fri-'nds. ftror.- in bod’', '•- d in mind -.rd oloon in hir morals, wf' are r.-t ouccrer -•.••.-to him.. • ce.sk'.tfcall T or '3d; T,ioo-?reo. Sonior pias :Y- Club; Lit focicf. baseball —-rrit ji: Kx:''i!: A friendly, hanpy-go-iuoky bov, Does his part with n heart full of joy. Everetts'o cheerful remarks and friendly disposition will always bo rc7nor.berod. Alv'.'.yr at his duty in r. modest way. He is always r.vrr -n the athletic field. Lanier Literary Society '3Pj Lasobali '35, '3 basketball '34,’So . T X - 2Tr EL PALI.:: rPDYLS •• Til and, Va. to one who in sincere and true. In cyorythira she trios to do, !-ny life's blessings come to you. Ethel ic alvayp reliable- and ecr rt in r work, guided by high idealr. She ir loved for -.1- • ays doing her duty ir c. ro-oct, modcsn —ny. He r true -.forth cannot be told in a day. Pro:;. Papc Literary Society; ranch Club - EDITH : ur. HFDYKE - 3lc.nl, va. Cuto an. r-va.-t, trr and kind; A friend like hr is hard to find. arc glad indeed to have: ’as a member of our cl-.cs, and :v non: that eh' may brighter, the a .r:: snot:: of life r.a she; has briphtonod the lives of her classmate; u. Lani r Liter ry Society j Pre-neb. Club; Pres. Ihisic Club x r x x m - JAJT S Dtr. ' ’ • 'TRICK - Bastion, Va. Ar honort worker ard r. friend, 'he hnr won the hearts of his foil owner. • J. D. ir one of our smartest students. He- ir r.oed rport, r yre would exoect one to bo who v v borr. on Aeril Fool's Day. There is no problem h • cannot solve with hi? strong, cnorgatic mind. Page Literary Socioty A cordial smile for evs-yore; Thus sho our hearts have ’'on,'! Hazel is a censitio girl with a keen sen of humor and her cwcot disposition has won for he: rr.ry friends. 'Vo will never forgot th- sunshine sr. has brought into our class. Troas. Senior Class '36; Troas. Soph. Class '34; Png Literary rocicty; Class Salutatorian - HAZEL BYRD ’TADDLS - Bland, Va. :or CLASS HISTORY CF Y t,Wi ii • im rrrnr rZi ■ History is the record of the achievements of mankind. Since all peoples have had a history, why should not the Senior Class of 1936 have a written record of its great contributions to the human race. ’Then we vie re freshmen we hardly realized that so soon vie would be seniors and starting out into life. During our first three years in high school we acted as only l:ids playing from year to year, but nr that we have the more difficult problems to face we try to act more grown-up and do our best. Ac fresh- men we - err: Louise Preever, Katherine Prown, Verno Harmon, Ethel T'pdyfce, Hazel “’addle, J.D. ’Tyriclc, Shernnn Sadler, Harold Repass, and Denali Allen- Celt that we had made a great stop row that we wc-r'- in high school. Soon we stepped into the sophomore room and found plenty of hard work before us, but we knew V ! that v e could never be young but once, so why not • ■ ■ , ‘ have our f1ing now? it v Before v e knew it v e wero juniors, welcoming all our new companions who were: Alice Morehead, ”ae Updyke, Lelia Patton, Evelyn Hamilton, Dot Hamilton, Louise McOennis, Howe Farmer, Jr., Albert Stafford, Oilmore Stowers, Mevo Harmon, Kenneth Kitts and Harvey Pauley. The school term passed and again we entered school, this tir.� v e were dignified seniors. Soon wo forgot our dignity and felt as v e had in our pre- ceding school days. To our class was added ?.ary Teijin. Low that we are about at tho end of our high school days, w truly realize how much dear Bland High School has done for us and how very, very much we owe tier that wc car: never repay. ,-re hate to leave you B.L’.S. now that thf time for departure has cone, but we trust t.nat you will not completely forgot the fun-1 oving and oftentimes thoughtless, but ever loyal, members of the Class or '30. Hazel Byrd Saddle rzzb'p-::.i °. 7' r r .. —— -1rflliji!—p:---:,zrr ::t7 1 — pr p“-f,71'?'rt ,: •;;z:':pi :zz:zzz i:zrzz:zz , - -• -- -� -� W--W f-s a.-3 -.- - ■ ZZZIZ—z Tz 1..TL..!.'■ ri ftTT“ T TT1 = TTf— 1! T!3 CLASS OF T.“l?.rv-Six One night as I lay droaning; Dreams of scenes both old and new. I wandered hack to school days -rith my schoolmates fond and true. - slipped into the classroom. (,1uct one of m.y many tricks') Tho studente seemed The very on s 'f the Class ol‘ 'hirer .Sin. hatI sc .rue.', confusion Or.', this is easy to sec. it. is .lust one of the Id scenes -hat searj so familiar to me. Do+ , Dustm and Vo mo 'Zr- standing around the wall, ratch o'j.T you or. the front rov,i They're passing The basketball. Alice and Hazel were whispering Gilmore ioinoi them too; 3ut that is nothing unusual. For that they always do. Donald then crone oyer; And in. his winning way, He cat down right by Ethel ' ith so vory much to say. Howo and Hevo wore studying For the credits they'd receive, hile .Catherine and Hary were eating Just for pleasure - I believe. � : j As he was the lolly kii.d H-' laughca '■Ton r.cre tran evr Then hi. .- lessons dr.gge behind. r.hortnn was adnirir.g 'air oe %f J D.'f new socks; drew hi.« attention 'hen fho dropped L.j ■ 'dor-box. Louise Srcover vas singing he usic Sees 'Rov.nl anc 'Round ; 'daro 1A Recasc was yelling I would like to go tc town. Suddenly they flew to their places. And. became as quiet as nice; Reason? r. dincheloe entered the room And ho thought then honor bright. Then I awoke from, droaning, Dreans of school days That are gone; All my happy visions vanished. And I was loft alone. Lelia Pearl Patton — -7 • t- 'rf yr V � W'W � • A : r •? ri i-c.s night is I cat alone in th:. twilight, re- calling; •'•one of the xi ny ha pry experiences of the pact four years, my classmates and I have enjoyed together, I began to realize the unusual talent ex- hibited by the Class of '36. 'hat wonderful possi- bilities rind up ir. so snail a gr 'ui; ‘.?y thoughts vrere interrupted by an intuition that seize one was present. Turning 1 svv near me a little creature; lu all my study o’'' natural histon' had never be- fore seen any creature resembling V-. Before I could recover from the shoe!:, and assemble my tnougats enough - speak, the stronge v:si-or ashed in a mighty voice, ’V.rc you tux student .mho has been selected as prophet of the Class of vP Bland high School? If you are , he quickly vrnt on, before I !;ad time to utter a word, I am sure I can gi-c you invaluable aid. tent to me” I said, my curiosity overcoming my fear, By whom? Ch , said ■‘■he visitor, I su-v'ese you have not heard of J-ho revised curricula of all the schools of Virginia. Thon I exclaimed, vou arc the curriculum? Of courso, I see you know a little latir. , as the angry reply. I was detailed to assist you in r. prophecy for the ?land graduating class, so here goes: First and ’orer.ost, Louise Oroever is to bo the President of tho United States. Told on , I exclaimed, Don't you knew that is a girl's name? r'hat of it? ns the- retort, ’Terr that women have tho ballot, they'll soon relieve the men of the r r uutics which have been left thon, and women presidents will bo as common as queens. Put I have no tine to argue about this now. There is Albert Stniford who will become the most famous cook in the world. ait', I cried, You don't seem to have any siSn iCftncc of names. here have you lived all your life, .not to know that Albert Stafford is a boy's name? •?� r itita, .w.W LTL. � . ? :V-TTf : W T”t“ - - -T-—-- ..::: ;-:r“Tr=zr ’• J SCS : B i MCf c our no, but if -oner. ro all presidents and other officials, the ron will r ave to do the cooking, unless you think wo' 11 live v'ithout eat- ing in t .m; wona:rful days. . v; please don't in- terrupt no again, no not tor whnt T nay. Verno -larr.on is to bacone a famous biologist and will discover some of nature's deepest secrets; for oxanplo, vhy on oyster isn't o tr.dpoie, and similar never-before - solved problems; Sherman Sadler is to become a oonv’.ty culturist - new don't argue 'ith mo - isn't .o the on® who vm: always sc wo 11 groomed? Hazel 'addle -'ill b corns on architect ano will design an audit or iur. for V. H. °. Oh, corm now I so id, all out of patience, 11You 'to getting crazy again - a woman architect Certainly , the creaturo n::rv rad sharply, ,,v’o mar. could do it. I'on's visions -.r too narrow. It will need a v.-mn'r breadth a- heucht, her airy visions, otc. I will concede the point Go on, who next? J.D. rfyrick will run a larje steam laundry in Chicago. A washerwoman with all his talents'.” I groaned. This is too mucht” It noedr talent to run a laundry, and this will b a model one; tlor? J.D. will be able to make some applications of his chemistry; nothing trill bo lost -‘-here, not over, the string to a night cap; Lelia Pearl Patton will bo a railroad president; sho will hu:.c up a truly demo.'tic man for her mate eswored gruffly. they will live Pr ■ va- 1 a s t in . bliss; Hr. rvey •uloy, said my visitor, riil ho a public health va • y o • t v-. 7 41 k j ‘•7 H n ■n r? il t, Impossible” I impatiently said, I know men will s: or be cmoloyrd in that fi. ld , but each tir . I objected, this x culiar creaturo rude mo re- al? e I. did not -mow my classmates as ho did. 11 ovo rumen will be employed in seal test labor?, a orios as i homo economist; there he will be - couk' franous in his line; Alice Korehead vrill be a famous nows reporter, whoso voice will bo heard all over the world; even greater than Lowell Thomas; ; . Q Vr 'S ls .f i «-T j- ■. ■ '!-{. .- '■ - . _.- O swigwwtiS r:: - 51 :;;i :.y:{ :.- i Donald Allon will become n -world-famed co- median; didn't he have tho wit of tho class, and show special talent in dramatics? Ethel Updyke will become prominent in the political world and for several years will serve her state in the United States Senate. 17hy don't you know that Ethel is too reserved to make a politician? I objected. Hasn't Miss Ashworth commended her accomplish- ments in government? was the reply; Evelyn Hamilton will be very successful in celling life insurance That1!! one time I prophesy with you, because Evelyn always shoved good business ability and a mathematical mind I answered. Have farmer will become a movie actor; his only rival will be Kenneth Kitts; Mary Melvin will play opposite Howo in the best production of that timoj Harold Repass will make a successful business man and -rill own a large department store in Eland; Gilmore towers and Louise McGennis 'will be life partners and will live on a large farm in Bland. Louise as manager and Gilmore tending domestic affairs Mao TJpdyko will be a famous orchestra loader, even excelling Guy Lombardo; Dot Hamilton will be a suc- cess in law and will become Commonwealth's Attorney of Bland County. Now don't interrupt me, isn't Dot the girl who always knew how to srgue her case in school? Oh, you mix mo up so dreadfully I exclaimed. I think I could have done better myself. 3ut now, how about my good fortune? Alas, that is too cad to relate the creature said with a wink and a grimace, and in another moment I was alone in tho twilight. Katherine Gaunders rown OFFICERS I Edith Goodman . . . %r Brownie Portorfiold , Eloice Bane . . . MEMBERS President Vice-President Sec. Treasurer f Maxie Bruce Edith Dillow (p Ruth Dillow 7 Louise Dunn £ Claudine Farmer j Frances Graham Sue Hubble (I Selma Melvin rie Nov berry I J Garnett cf Jc ,?C-c Jack Dunn Garrett Elswick £Andrew Kitts Minor Muncy If nmor r.uncy X Roland JAistard [0f Sam Pauley jo Paul Quillen vl'7arrer. Thomas Claude Tickle Stov ers Pavl Pfiof-y OFFICERS Edith Goodman . . Brownie Portorfiold Eloioe Bane . . MEMBERS liaxie Bruce Edith Dillow Ruth Dillow Louise Dunn Claudine Earner Frances Grahame Sue Hubble Selna Melvin l arie Kov berry Garnett . . President . . Vice-President . . Sec. Treasurer Jack Dunn Garrett Elswick Andrew Kitts Minor Muncy Roland lAistard San Pauley Paul Quillen 'barren Thomas Claude Tickle Stowers SOPHOMORES 5s President Vice-President Sec. Treasurer OF ICTRS 1 Janclla Diilov.' . . . V Lucy Hall . . . 2 ’'arren Painter . . . | Edv;in Archer £ Iris Parser Rosa Campbell Bird Hazel Buck Marie Carr Hannio Davis o Mildred Dunn Barbara Hancock y } 'MO Ida Kao p- Mamie McGennis ij Lucy Neal ! £ A.T. ov berry l Z Fayette Newberry tL Lewis Pauley Bruce Shufflebarger Ruth 'right Rudolph 'yrick Kitts 2 1 J .T. D OF7'I CHRP Janclln Diilov.' . . . . . President Lucy Hell . . . 'arren Painter . . . H5L 33RS Edwin Archer Ramie HcGennis 1 Iris Berger Lucy Neal Rose Campbell Bird A.T. dewberry Hazel Buck Fayette Newberry Larie Carr Lewis Pauley Hannio Davis Bruce Shufflebarger Mildred Dunn Ruth 'right Barbara Hancock Rudolnh 'yrick Ida fee Kitts ' ! -jl OFFICERS I Richard Gardner ..... President v Abbie Chowning ........... Vice-President Bobbie Stone ............ Sec. 4 Troas. if Della Bruce j Juanita Cassell Louise Dillow ij Nannie Rose Dunn 5 Jean Dunn Alpha Gardner j fUary Groover ,1 Virginia I'elvey (vEthol Kidd jjEllen :uncy ( Ann fimcy (§Dorothy Neel n Kenneth Els' MEMBERS n Loyd Peel (fLois Porterfield I ’olen Pr.ulcy Betty Repass v(Ruth Stov ers vvLir.?ie Shrader v}Della Mae Short V-flnez Sexton a4Evelyn Thonpson Junior Perry j Caudill Dent ■v Thorr on Dunn And rev; Earner yDennis Harnon (Raymond Kidd Guy Kidd }}Jack Kidd urtiss Lanbert j Ddgar Newberry Harry Quillen fjFred Richardson •j Olin Sadler nf]Elis Shrader «Junior Elliot ■t ic:c Eugene Shufflebargor y a OFFICERS Richard Gardner ..... President Abbie Chowning ..... Vice-President Bobbie Stone ............ Sec. 4 Treas. MEMBERS Della Bruce Juanita Cassell Louise Dillov.' Nannie Rose Dunn Jean Dunn Alpha Gardner Mary Greover Virginia lielvey Ethel Kidd Ellen Muncy Anne Jiuncy Dorothy Neel Kenneth Elswick Loyd Neel Lois Porterfield Nolen Pauley Betty Repass Ruth Stowers Lir.gie Shrader Della Mae Short Inez Sexton Evelyn Thompson Junior Berry Caudill Dent Thorton Dunn Andrew Farmer Dennis Harmon Raymond Kidd Guy Kidd Jack Kidd Curtiss Lambert Edgar Newberry Harry Quillen Fred Richardson 01in Sadler Elis Shrader Junior Elliot Eugene Shufflebarger ii V ;h !! V •t X vik i ' J p , ; '.S v- v i i ■ i Dot Hamilton 1 Helen ?£3ley v, 7 Dot Hamilton Janella Dillow;' Garnette Stowers5 GUARDS : IJ!erno Harmon; Lelia Patton; 8’ Louise Uc0ennis7 Iris Rarger f Sue Hubble Lucy Hall CAPTAIN COACH FORWARDS SUBSTITUTES Bland High School's girl basketball team en- joyed a successful season. Victors in six of the nine games played with one tie game, the team played a fine brand of basketball. Every game was well attended and the fine spirit of sportsmanship displayed by the players and fans assured the in- creasing success of this favorite sport. This season's schedule ended the careers of four out- standing stars . Hamilton, Harmon, Patton and McGonnis. V| CAPTAIN: Dot Hamilton COACH: Helen ?tQley v FORVARDS: Dot Hamilton; Janella Dillow; • Garnette Stowers GUARDS: Verno Harmon; Lelia Patton; V 1 ;J Louise UcGennis � ! SUBSTITUTES: Iris Barger; Sue Hubble; il 1 Lucy Hall if j Bland High School's girl basketball team en- - il joyed a successful season. Victors in six of the v ■ ;! nine games played with one tie game, the team V j} played a fine brand of basketball. Every game was well attended and the fine spirit of sportsmanship i displayed by the players and fans assured the in- creasing success of this favorite sport. This ' season's schedule ended the careers of four out- - i! | standing stars . Hamilton, Hannon, Patton and • !! ■ McGennis. CAFTAII:: COACH: FOE'ARDS: CENTER: GUARDS: SUBSTITUTE: Inexperience ’.ms fnctor to the success Gilmore Stowers Joe L. Kinchcloe - Paul Quilleifj Gilnore Stowers Hverrctt Thomoson Abbie Chevmin ; Jack Dunn' ,'fevo Harmon?’ y 4 1 fie s' -f� 14i again the greatest retarding of the boy's basketball sea- son. v,ith the loss, through graduation, of the only experienced member of last year's team, there vms not a player repor- in;; to practice this year with mors than one season's yporience. The con- soling-fact of the year poised, however, vms the marked improvement in tho er.eral play of the '..'hole team as the reason advanced. Starting very slowly, the hoys gradually hound themselves until the last of tho rouron found them playing on oven, if net better, t'rns with teams who easi- ly defeated thorn at the beginning of the year. The brightest spot, no doubt, of the whole season was a well earned 27-24 victory over Eggleston High School in the Narrow's gymnasium. CAFTAIi:: COACH: FOR.'.'AaDS : CSOTER: GUARDS: SUBSTITUTE: Gilmore Stowers Joe L. Kinchcloe Paul Quillen; Gilmore Stowers Everrctt Thompson Abbie Chewning; Jack Dunn Mevo Harmon i j i Inexperience v.-as acain the greatest retarding factor to the success of the boy's basketball sea- son. ’ rith the less, through graduation, of the only experienced member of last year's team, there v;as not a player reporting to practice this year with more than one season's experience. The con- soling fact of the year iur+ passed, however, v;as the :� rl:ed improvement in the _oneral play of the whole team as the season advanced. Starting very slowly, the boys gradually found themselves until the last of the season found them playing on even, if net batter, fms 1th teams who easi- ly defeated thorn at the beginning of the year. The brightest spot, no doubt, of the ••'hole season was a well earned 2?-24 victory over Eggleston High School in tho Harrow's gymnasium. ---W-r - --- - � ..-tf-r • . - --1-‘- ■ -■•! « -• - J —S • f BASEBALL, If-36 LnXXi i;:: rrtf“ it T . ■ .. The bad ' eather ve have had this serin;: has r.ade baseball practice almost impossible; therefore it is hard to predict the success of the season .■just anead. The few practices that have ’•eer. held, however, shew that this year's tear.: -.'ill be com- posed mostly of nev;, and in most instances, cf in- experienced material. Jt is encouraging tc note the improvement of the veterans cf last year and the fine scirit denoted by the whole team. Paul Cuiiier. has been elected captain and 'ovo or three gamer r.ave already beer, scheduled with teams from other e-unties. It is hoped that most of the high school teams from this county ,;en also bo met be- fore. school year ends. ! ' t uv. !!V r La Deuise Le Fleur: Couleurs: ) 9 I Le President L:- Vice-Prep: I.c Soerotrin Lo Tresoier ! CERCLE FRATCAIS ' Mieux vant 3avoir cu 'avoir. Fleur de lie Rouge, blac et bleu. OFFICERS . . . Mildred Dunn dent . . . Verno Farmon . . . Gilmore Ft aiders . . - Alice Forehead i . LES MEM3RES Edv in Archer Robert Burton •Jack Dunn Ilarmic Davis 'rances Orahame i.evo Harmon And rev: Kitts Yl'-nncth Kitts Louise : cGinr.is Vary Seim Melvin Vario Fewbcrry Lelia Patron Harvey Pauley PTayne Stowers Albert Stafford 'arren Thomas Ethel Updyke Edith Updyke Melvin LATH’ CLUP Name: Virgil Motto: Romper Fidelis OFFICERS Paul Quillcr. . . . President iidith Goodman . . . Secretary Rosa Campbell Byrd . . Treasurer ■-PD- GP-S Loise ’’are Iris Pergor ’'raxit; Bruce wazol Puck Ida ''ne Kitts Poland ? ustard Mamie McGinnis ayette ewberry Marie- Carr Fdith Oillow Janella Dillo'r Louisa Sunn Mildred Dunn J.T. Dunn Garrotto Plcricl; Claudinc Farmer Barbara Maneoclc Lucy Mall Rue A.T. I’ewberry ’ arron Painter Lewis Pauley Lucy Teal Brownie Porterfield Onrnettc Stovrers Bruce Rhufflebargcr Claude Tickle Rudolph Myrick Ruth ’.’right Hubble OFFICEPS Louise Greever , Paul Quillen Mildred Dunn . . President . . Vice- resident . . Sec. Treasurer MEMBERS Donald Allen Edwin Archer Iric Barger Junior Berry Katherine frown Juanita Cassell Della Bruco Maxie Bruco Jane11a Dillow Mildred Dunn Fannie Pose Dunn Thorton Dunn Junior 'lliot Garrette Elswiok Claudine femer Kenneth Elswick Alpha Gardner Richard Gardner Frances Orahame Louise Greever Barbara Hancock Denis Harmon Mevo Harmon Sue Hubble Guy Kidd Jack Kidd Raymond Kidd Curtis Lambert Louise FcGennis Alice ’'orohead Ann Muncy ?'nrie ’’ewberry '■'arren Painter Helen auley Lewis Fauley Sam Pauley Brownie Porterfield Paul Quillen Betty Repass Harold Repass Della fee Short Ellis Shrader Lingie Shrader Eugene Shufflebarger Ruth Stowers ■7arren thomas Evelyn Thompson Everette Thompson Edith lae Updyke Ruth ,'rright Rudolph ’'Vrick PAGE LITERAP SOCIETY OFFICERS Ethol Undyke . , . President Gilmore Stowers - . • Vice President Lolia Pofirl Pc.tton . Sec. 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