Brentsville District High School - Flash Yearbook (Nokesville, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1947 volume:

RELIC 371 .8976 Bre 1947 BR foMlei V i rfIohriG iK Presented by: ANNA C. HOOKER till? SVwinr (Close of Mir Htshriri ' ilHgli $HtPol pbstoillr, lUr inia prrsrnts Hir 194 7 rfoUiow of Us grat-boofe Ofie Jla U C fte 11a jh £ta[l Editor. William Brown, Jr. Associate Editor. . Anna Hooker Busi ness Manager.... • Kathleen Hopkins Associate Business Manager Carroll Mayhugh Senior Editor . Betty Flickinger Class Editor . .Charlotte Mertz Club Editor . • • George Croushorn Joke Editor. . Mark Smith Boys’ Sports Editor. . William Reid Girls’ Sports Editor. Photographic Editor. . Edna Diehl Class Historian. .Peggy Foster Class Prophet .. Writer of Class Will. Mildred Wright Adviser. Hattie Mae Partlow (Thr 2 ' lnali m. il oVnineA aj 19-V7, in oedc to c.vpacAA oue atn- ccee appreciation, do dedicate tluA annual ' to- V)Uw A Hattie - 1 )nae fPaeifaW w ' lio luu Heea one jaitlijul leader, companion and jriend. _iLUt S lash DR. LOVE DR. ANDERSON Commencement Speaker3 Dr. Harry M. Love. Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, delivered the commencement address for the 1947 graduating class and their many relatives and friends on Tuesday evening, June 3rd. at 8:15 P. M. On Sunday, June 1, in the high school auditorium, the class sermon was delivered by Dr. R. Homer Anderson. Superintendent of the Lutheran Synod of Virginia. Dr. Love was born and reared on a farm in Lunenburg Coun¬ ty, Virginia. He received his B. S. degree from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1924 and his M S. from the same institution in 1932. Dr. Love taught vocational agriculture in the schools of Pittsylvania and Prince William Counties. From 1935 - 1938. he studied at Cornell and received his Ph D. de¬ gree: whereupon, he became a member of the faculty of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute where he has become head of the Department of Agricultural Economics. Dr. Anderson was born in Virginia and received his B. A., M. A., and D. D. degrees from Roanoke College. His major fields were athletics and public speaking. He was graduated from the Lutheran Theological Seminary. Philadelphia, Penn¬ sylvania. in 1914. Dr. Anderson served as Y. M.C.A. Secretary in World War I. Since 1928, he has won for himself a place in Who’s who among American Clergymen; he has served as Superintendent of the Lutheran Synod of Virginia, as editor of the Virginia Lutheran and president of the Parish and Church School Board IT. L. C. A. C O BITTLE, Principal (Math., Chemistry) B.S Roanoke Collide HATTIE M. PARTLOW (Eng.. Latin, American History) B.A and B S Radford College .JULIA B. ROSE. Librarian (Eng., Social Studies, Geography, Eur. History) B.A. Mary Washington College MARIE P. BENNETT (Home Economics. Science) B.S. Tennessee Polytechnic Inst. Peabody College. Univ. of Tenn. LOIS V. SLOOP (Math., Civics, Music, Phy. Ed.) B.S. Madison College RUFUS W. BEAMER (Agriculture, Phy. Ed.) B.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute We, the members of the Senior Class of 1947. wish to express our sincere appreciation to all patrons and friends of the school who have labored that we might have better surroundings and more opportunities to develope into worthy citizens. Especially do we wish to thank the members of the faculty for their patience and understanding. Many of them have gone far beyond the line of duty and given long hours of extra work that we might have advantages not otherwise possible. Also to Mrs. Irvin and those ladies of the commu¬ nity who have so willingly given of their time to prepare and serve our lunches we say “Thank you’’ Jt4 i ■ J ■ ' £ ' ' r : 1 ♦ T jV . w cA JZrief) J4i tory o the J3rent3ville JbiJtrict J4iyh Sch ool Sepetmber 5th, 1929. at nine o’clock, a school bull rang to call the first students of Brentsville District High School to their respective classes. Eighty-eight pupils were enrolled under the supervision of eight teachers, four in the high school and four in the grades The first year passed, leaving a firm foundation for the successful years to come The eleven pupils who composed the 1930 graduating class were the first to receive diplomas from the new school. The enrollment increased in the second year, 1931, to 233, but in 1932 it fell to 222 The county athletic banner was won by the school for the first time in 1932 The gymnasium, which was necessary for the physical instruction and rapid groth of students, was completed in 1933 with the financial aid of the citizens of the community. That same year the girls’ soft- ball and basketball teams and the soccer team won county champion¬ ships From the 247 students enrolled, eight graduated. By 1934 there were thirteen graduates and a total enrollment of 255. The high school girls again won the county basketball championship. The Agriculture Building, containing a workshop and a classroom, was added to the school plant in 1935. That year the Nokesville Chapter of the Future Farmers of America won first place in the dairy judging contest. Home Economics was taught for the first time in 1935. Classes were held on the third floor of the Seminary Build¬ ing in Nokesville until the home economics cottage was built in 1937. The enrollment increased from 277 in 1936 to 290 in 1937 That year it became necessary to add a fifth teacher to the elementary faculty, and again in 1938 another instructor was added By 1939 the enrollment decreased to 272. The F. F. A. won the Ar¬ cadian Nitrate of Soda Soil Fertility and the Blue Ridge Federation basketball and track contests jLht .4 ' Utah A Brief History of the Brentsville District High School (continued) Another elementary teacher was added in 1940. The total enroll¬ ment was 288 with eighteen graduates. The F. F A. won the Blue Ridge Federation degree and judging contests and the Arcadian Ni¬ trate of Soda Soil Fertility contest. In 1941 the twenty-three graduates composed the largest graduating class in the history of the school. The F. F. A. won the Arcadian Ni¬ trate of Soda Soil Fertility contest for a third consecutive time and the Blue Ridge Federation basketball and track contests. The most important event of 1942 was the organization of the school band. From the 293 pupils on roll, there were eighteen gradu¬ ates. This year the F F A won the Blue Ridge Federation Basketball Championship Another grade teacher was added in 1943. making a total of twelve faculty members The enrollments of 1943, 1944, 1945. and 1946 were 287, 275. 305. and 341. respectively, and the number of graduates for the same years were 18, 12. 8, and 8. respectively. In 1947 there is an individual teacher and a separate room for each grade. The sixth grade is located in the Seminary Building. An addition to the main building, now under construction, is to be ready for the 1948 school year. It will contain a classroom for the sixth grade, an office, and a library. Over a period of eighteen years B. I) H. S. has forged ahead, espe¬ cially in the field of music. She has the only band in the county and a (4lee Club that has won distinction in the state. Her needs are many; but with the help of school authorities and her friends in the community, she will become an educational institution living up to her motto “Ksse quam videri ” SENIORS Teacher Miss Hattie Mae Partlow Flower: Yellow Rose Colors: Maroon and Silver Motto: Like Good Tapestry a Noble Life Is the Result of Small Stitches ” Officers President. .William Reid Vice President. . Carroll Mayhugh Secretary . . Marie House Treasurer.j une Manuel Ciif .4 la alt WILLIAM EDWIN BROWN. JR •Bill” Editor The Flash ’47 School Patrol ’46, ’47 President S. C. A. ’47 Glee Club ’44. ’45. ' 47 Junior Play ’46: Senior Play ’47 F. F.A. ’44, ’45; Secretary F. F. A. ’45 President Sophomore Class ’45 Chairman Health Welfare Comm. ' 46 Baseball ’44. ’45, ’46. ’47 Basketball ’44, ’45. ’46. ’47 GEORGE ALLEN CROUSHORN ’’Georgie” Club Editor The Flash School Patrol ’47 Senior Play ’47 F.F.A. ’44. ’45 F.F.A. President ’45 ■ • 1 KONA PEARLE PI EH I. -Peal” Annual Photographic KIclitor ’47 Senior Play ’4(5 Glee Club ’44, ’45. 46 ’47 Basketball ’44, ’45. ’46. ’47 Softball ’44. ’45. ’4f . ’47 Secretary Home Economics Club ’44 Chairman Program Committee ’47 RUTH W1LL0PEAN PIEHL ‘ Rooster” Senior Play ’47 Basketball ’44. ’45. ’46, ’47 Softball ’44. ’45. ’46. ’47 Home Economics Club ’44 Treasurer Freshman Class ’43 BETTY ANN FL1CKINGER Chf 2 ' lttsh ’ � i ••Flick” Senior Editor The Flash ’47 School Patrol ’47 Treasurer SC A ' 45 Junior Play ’46; Senior Play ’47 Band ’44. ’45. ’46. ’47 Glee Club ’44, ’45. 46 ’47 Basketball ’44. ' 45. ’46. ’47 Softball ’44. ’45, ’46. ’47 Home Economics Club Chairman Program Committee ’47 Secretary Freshman Class ’44 PEGGY ANN FOSTER “Peg” Senior Class Historian Glee Club ’44, ’45, ’46, ’47 Junior Play ’46 Home Economics Club Secretary Junior Class PHYLLIS MAE GARMAN ’ • Judy t Glee Club ’44, ’45, ' 46 ’47 Basketball ’44, ’45. ’46, ’47 Softball ’44, ’45, ’46. ’47 Junior Play ’45; Senior Play ’47 Treasurer Home Economics Club ’44 Chairman Social Committee ’46 DAVID ROBERT GREEN Bob” Glee Club ’44, ’45. ’46, ’47 Band ’44. ’45, ’46, ’47 Junior Play ’46 Senior Play ’47 F.F. A. Reporter ’45 ANNA CLAIRE HOOKER , Dif 4 ' ln h • � •’Skip” Assistant Editor The Flash ’47 Secretary S.C. A. ’47 Glee Club ’44, ’45, 46 ’47 Junior Play ’46; Senior Play ’47 Vice President S C. A. ’46 President Freshman Class ’44 Chairman Program Committee ’45 Secretary Sophomore Class ’45 KATHLEEN VIVIAN HOPKINS “Taa” Business Manager The Flash ’47 School Patrol ’47 Secretary S.C.A. ’47 Glee Club ’44, ’45. ’46. ’47 Band ’44, ’45, ’46. ’47 Junior Play ’46 Senior Play ’47 Chairman Social Committee ’46 Vice President Freshman Class Basketball ’47 Home Economics Club Vice President Sophomore Class FRANCES MARIE HOUSE (Thf j ' lnali ) � Bungalow” Girls’ Sports Editor The Flash ’47 School Patrol ’46 Glee Club ’44, ’45. - 46 ’47 Secretary S.C.A. ’45 Basketball ’44, ’45. ’46, ’47 Softball ’44. ’45, ’46. ’47 Junior Play ’46; Senior Play ’47 Home Economics Club S.C.A. Reporter ’47 Chairman Social Committee ’45 Secretary Senior Class ’47 JUNE ELIZABETH MANUEL Bugs” Class Prophet ’47 Glee Club ’44, ' 45. ’46, ’47 Junior Play ' 46 Senior Play ’47 Treasurer Senior Class ’47 S.C.A. Reporter ’45 Chairman Social Committee ’47 tThr 3 ' la«h ’ l i CARROLL MORTON MAYHUGH •Cash ' ’ Assistant Business Mgr. The Flash ’47 Glee Club ’46 ’47 School Patrol ' 46, ’47 Baseball ’46, ’47 Junior Play ’46; Senior Play ’47 S.C.A. Reporter ’47 F.F. A. Vice President ’45 CHARLOTTE D1TTMAR MERTZ Charlie” Class Editor The Flash ’47 School Patrol ’45, ’47 Junior Play ’46 Senior Play ’47 Glee Club ’44, ' 45, ' 46, ’47 Band ’44. ’45. ’46, ’47 President S.C.A. ’47 Chairman Red Cross Committee ’46 Chairman Health Welfare Comm. ’45 Softball WILLIAM WADE REID Cltr SHasb •Billy” Boys’ Sports Editor The Flash ’47 School Patrol ’45 S.C.A. Vice President ’47 President Senior Class ’47 Junior Play ’45 Baseball Basketball President F. F. A. ’44 MARK KERLIN SMITH “Smitty” Joke Editor The Flash ’47 Glee Club ’47 Junior Play ’46 Senior Play ’47 F.F.A. Ch t 3 ' ln«h • i VEKA ETHEL SONAFKANK “Shorty” Glee Club ’44, ’45. ’46, ’47 Junior Play ’45. ’46 Home Economics Club Business Manager Senior Play DORIS MARIE STEPHENS “Dot” Basketball ’45, ’46, ’47 Softball ' 46 Junior Play ’45 Treasurer Junior Class ’45 Home Economics Program Comm. ' 45 Dramatics Club ’44 Library Club ’44 Chr i ' lnsh ’ • t MATTIE CATHERINE WHETZEL “Matsie” Library Club ’43, ’44 Red Cross Home Economics MILDRED ELSIE WRIGHT “Radar Glee Club ’44, ’45. ’46, ’47 Junior Play ’45: Senior Play ’47 School Patrol Secretary Freshman Class S.C. A. Reporter ’45, ’46 Home Economics Club Clir 3Plt� sh ’ • i i ■ CLASS RESUME Hnsli ’ • i v Cla33 Poem Like good tapestry (oh. may we resemble thee) A noble life is the result of small stitches. Each stitch of life is an adventure, you see. Keeping joys and sorrows placed in their niches. Like needles, our teachers lead us; as thread. We have followed them, guarded and guided By the thimble, our parents, who wisely lead Us by their own experience, which they prided. Here we needed a stitch to make us illustrious. And there one to help us be honest and fair. Now facing the world may we prove magnanimous In planning our lives like good tapestry, with care. Will we shrink and fade when tested by life, Or will we be successful and our lives noble. As the result of small stitches, unaltered by strife-- Like good tapestry, great and honorable? KATHLEEN V. HOPKINS .tilic 3 ' la aii Class J4istory Memories, memories, the fun and frolic, the sadness and difficulties of four years of high school begin to crowd in upon twenty boys and girls who are enjoying tea around the living room of the Home Ec. Cottage Who can recall when we were freshmen?” remarks that tall dark, handsome Romeo, Bill Brown There were thirty-two of us then and FRESH was the correct word We changed oh. so drastically from meek, dignified seventh graders and blossomed into self-assured high school students Well. I perhaps am wrong about the boys being self- assured. for, I recall a party at which we sixteen boys had to play as escorts to the sixteen girls What embarrassment, what awkwardness and oh. how we wished there would be an earthquake or even the end of the world when the girls said they would care for a little more punch, please. We really carry pleasant memories of that freshman year and a deep feeling of gratitude to Miss Sloop for all she did for us.” Now. Bill, you just stop talking a while and let me say a word about our Sophomore year,” chimes in glamorous .June Manuel with the dreamy eyes and soft spoken voice, you always did talk too much Do you remember how wise we Sophs really were because we sat in Mr. Bittle’s room and got all the news hot off the wires.’ That was the year I attended the district S. C A Convention at Leesburg as a representative of our SC A. I must not forget the party given to the band and glee club by the sponsors. Mrs. Ryder and Miss Sloop. Didn’t we have fun?” Fun. did you say?” chimes in that monkey, Mark Smith who seems to be endowed with unlimited bright remarks 1 thought it was more fun when we became Juniors and moved into the newly paiuted Agri¬ culture building. It was so, so exclusive and at a safe distance from Mr. Bittle’s watchful eye. Winter weather and Nokesville mud made us wish we were back in the main building though Miss Rose was our teacher and how she lasted the whole year is a mystery to me.” “Mark, do you remember ' Daffy Dills.’ the Junior play and what little roughnecks we were?” inquires Betty Flickinger with a sweet smile and a mischievous sparkle in her eyes. Cli 3 ' lush Cla 88 History (continued) “Oh. yes, who could forget it, or the taste of Army discipliue we received from our recently returned assistant director. Mr. Reamer. It was a roaring success, but almost everyone was as daffy as Dill by the time practices were concluded and the st age set amid all the papering, hammering, painting and the like.” “Well, I remember the banquet we gave the Seniors and the gym floor we tried to scrub,” interrupts that quiet, dependable, go-getter, Kathleen Hopkins. “Then when the girls arrived amid the swish of evening gowns, and the boys came looking somewhat uncomfortable in their Sunday best, the lights went out. Thank goodness we Juniors planned to have the banquet by candle light. We were disappointed though when neither the speaker of the occasion nor Superintendent Haydon arrived.” “Another event to be remembered was the trip to Front Royal as participants in the District Music Festival and later the trip to Rich¬ mond for the Virginia State Music Festival We were quite proud of ourselves, weren’t we?” remarks the third of the musketeers, Marie House, a good-natured Senior with the prettiest blush you can imagine. “It’s this year I like to remember,” says athletic Phyllis Harman, “just think there will soon be another class of alumni added to the rolls of B I) H.S. Won’t that be a day for celebrating: I think I shall go out and paint the town red?” “Oh, 1 don’t know.” replies shy, but attractive Mildred Wright, “sometimes I feel a bit sad when I think we shall soon be parting.” “I’ll not shed any tears,” comments basketball-playing Edna Diehl, “but I shall miss the gang of twenty Seniors and even the faculty members with their eternal insistence on work. work. work. “I shall even miss some of the work, especially the kind we put in on our Senior play, ‘Dear Papa.’ Do you remember what a horrid, snoopy old gossip I was?” inquires Anna Hooker, the actress of the class “Even now I shudder to thiuk of those rolls I brought Bowen Marshall to eat ” At He H r lash Class History J (continued) “I remember Uucle William aud how nou-plussed Robert aud I were when he didn’t fall at the right time at the dress rehearsal aud how scared we were he would break into pieces when he did fall,” says Charlotte Mertz, a tall, slender, very studious Senior “Indeed, the play was quite a success and worth all the work we put into it, but best of all it was such a legitimate reason to get ex¬ cused from classes, especially geography or chemestry.” says Robert Green, the handy-man of the twenty who is always willing to help out in any situation. I recall with a great deal of pleasure the theater party given us by our instructor, Miss Partlow,” says efficient, business-like Vera Sona- frauk. “Most of us shed a few tears over Lassie, but the hard-hearted members of the class laughed at us sissies.” “All 1 can remember is those snowdrifts aud mud holes I got stuck in during February and March,” replies Hill Reid, the ex-service man of the class Why doesu t Prince William County improve its roads, especially the one toward Linton Hall?” I know something June won’t forget.” teases Robert Green, “re¬ member that dead rat I put in her desk, aud she yelled so loud Mr. Hittle came running from the office to see who had been murdered.” “Oh, you brute.” retaliates June as she turns pale at the thought of that rat. Who thought the publication of The Fi.ash would be all the work we had to put iuto it?” inquires Peggy Foster. I am sure I for one will never waut to hear of March 15, the deadline, again. Rut it was well worth all the trouble, and I wouldn’t take anything for my copy” I here are a few things we have overlooked.” says mathematician, George Croushorn, there is the open house for Seniors given bv the Home Ec. Club, the trip to Alexandria for the music festival, the lengthy reports made by Rill Rrowu aud Kathleen Hopkins after the state S C A Convention aud those infernal hammers, saws, and con¬ crete mixers used by the workmen building the addition outside the Senior classroom windows. I could almost give a blow by blow de¬ scription of the noises we have endured.” Cl ass History (continued) “Well, interrupts slow-speaking Carroll Maybugh. “we were on the receiving end of the Junior-Senior banquet this year, and I’d say it was a gala affair.” “Too bad Sophomores were not invited.” teases Mark Smith “Here come our two Vocational Seniors,” says Ruth Diehl. “Mattie and Doris think Manassas is tops, and you don’t have to study Latin or geography or even my pet aversion, chemistry.” “Now, Seniors of ’47. I dislike disturbing your memories, but really we must practice for Commencement; you must know just how to walk across the stage and with which hand to receive that coveted diploma,” says Miss Partlow as she breaks in upon the group. “Aw, gee, aint that just like a teacher,” retorts Mark Smith. PEGGY FOSTER i ' laslt ’ • • Cla33 Prophecy, Dreams! Dreams that may come true! We, the Class of 1947, dream strange visions of the glories of the future As 1 gaze into the hazy mists of the years to come, I see among the dim shadows of the peoples yet to be. the familiar shapes of those who were once my classmates, now changed and transformed into cit¬ izens of the new world, even as they had long dreamed of being. Looking through the mists of my dreams, the first thing I see is people hurrying in the streets of New York to Carnegie Hall Kath¬ leen Hopkins is the director of a new orchestra which is making its first appearance there tonight. We wish you luck. Kathleen! At V P. I., I see a very strict teacher orating to a group of fresh¬ men. Dr. George Croushoru teaches math and biology there. In the business world, I find Betty Flickinger who is secretary to the president of Harvard. Then in the realm of finance, there is Ruth Diehl working in the Bank of Nokesville Ruth, keep those figures straight ! A newcomer has recently appeared with the Proviucetown Players. He’s the best comedian of the year! In case you don’t know him - he’s our own Mark Smith In the teaching field there is a very attractive coach directing some girls at Washington-Lee High School She is none other than Marie House. Phyllis Carman has just graduated as a registered nurse She finds it her duty to help the sick. There’s a new Commonwealth Attorney in Prince William County. Bill Brown has recently been elected to that position. As anyone can see—he still knows how to argue. (J hf i ' Ja all Class Prophecy (continued) When you pick up a telephone receiver, you may hear the pleas¬ ing voice of Mildred Wright saying. “Number please ” Won’t that be a thrill ! Anew vocalist is now heard on Frank Morgan’s program. Just listen in every Thursday evening on Station WMAL, and you will hear the voice of Vera Sonafrank! Playing in the All Star Game of 1950 is Hilly Reid. Remember how he used to catch those balls on first base! A new consultant has recently accepted a position in the United States Embassy at London Anna Hooker has been interested in for¬ eign relations for a long time. Look whom we see in Dallas, Texas! Robert Green is a flight in¬ structor there Perhaps the practice he gained teaching Mrs Bennett’s science is useful now. Then there is Charlotte Mertz. She has just won her B S. Degree. As in high school, Charlotte graduated “summa cum laude.” Con¬ gratulations, Charlotte Counterfeiters Beware! Edna Diehl has become quite experienced during the time she’s been working with the F. B I Extra! Extra! Read all about it ! Commodore Mayhugh has led his fifty ships to safety in a South Sea typhoon He is the hero of the hour! Looking back at good ole” B.D.H.8., 1 see a dim picture of Miss Sloop teaching singing to a group of sixth graders. No, I have made a mistake! It is our own Peggy Foster instead .Clic i ' iasli Class Prophecy (continued) Then there are the two Vocational Seniors Doris Stephens appears amid the shadows as a nurse at Johns Hopkins She is very much in¬ terested in experimental work with crippled children Indeed, she may rival Sister Kenny some day. Mattie Whetzel is a typist: at last B D. H. S has someone to keep its records straight Can you imagine being able to find what you want on the principal’s desk? Is it really I; June Manuel, whom I see seated at a piano? Yes, it is I am playing before a large audience at Constitution Hall. The audience applauds, but best of all is the smile of approval on the face of a friend; you remember John Mayhugh, don’t you? JUNE MANUEL tthr 4 ' la It ’ 4 i ■ Clan Will W«, the Senior Class of 1947, being of sound mind and percepti¬ bility, desiring to pass on to others our most cherished possessions, do hereby state this to be our last will and testament To the Senior Class of 1948, we will our dearly beloved Uncle William, who served as a character in the Senior play. Please take good care of him, future Seniors. We also will to you our good be¬ havior, dignity and the good times we have had at R. 1). H. S. To Miss Partlow, we bequeath Seniors who will be as sweet to her as she has been to us To Mr. Bittle, we leave hopes that his future chemistry classes will be smarter than we were. Maybe they won’t try to blow up the labo¬ ratory with their experiments. To Mr. Reamer, we will a physical education class that will be able to take his strenuous exercises. To Miss Rose, we will an automatic silencer for all those who talk out of turn in class With Mrs. Bennett, we leave a new set of pots and pans for all in¬ experienced cooks Maybe she will develop some good housekeepers. To Miss Sloop, we will a Freshmen Class that will be as good as we were. Ruth Diehl and Phvllie Carman leave their ability to play basket¬ ball to Nancy Ellis, (ret on the ball, Nancy, you’ll need practice. They also will their ability to find excuses to go to Manassas to Rachel MeWhirt and Christobelle Tolson. Always be on the lookout, girls, or you’ll be sure to get caught. Carroll Mayhugh wills his desire and ability to play Romeo to Herbert Wood. Cet to work. Herbert. Betty Hickinger bequeaths her position as guard on the basketball team to Mary Hooker and her ability to be called “Shorty” and still survive to Philip Hyde .Che 2 ' In a h Class Will (continued) Marie House leaves her talents for giggling to Hilly Fleming, added to what he already has, won’t he be silly? She also wills her fate to be always in the way when Mr. Kittle wants a substitute teacher to anyoue unfortunate enough to get the job Mark Smith wills his smart remarks and cute jokes to Lowen Mar¬ shall Now, Lowen, maybe you will be able to tell them to Marie without blushing. June Manuel wills her ability to get a seat saved for her on the (Greenwich bus to any girl fortunate enough to rate. Let’s hope it’s not .John with whom she rates though Mattie Whetzel wills her opportunity to go to Manassas High School in her Senior year to Mary Frances Flory. Anna Hooker wills her fondness for disagreeing to Lora Dennis. Robert Green wills his love for wide open roads to Hill Geris and his eye for beautiful women to Jay Garman He also leaves his ability to be “kicked out” of class every day to Marie Kerlin. Charlotte Mertz bequeaths her high scholastic standards to Helen Kiteuour. Bill Brown wills his ability to pass Latin to Joyce Harney. Vera Souafrank wills her love of riding Trailway busses to Marie Hooe. Watch the bus schedules. Marie George Croushorn wills his ability t get good grades in math to the failing Freshmen math students and his stubbornness to Lynn Herring. Feggy Foster leaves her love of Mr. Hittle’s math classes to Harry Miller. Just stay on the good side of him. Harry. Doris Stephens wills her ability to keep quiet in class to Lillian Liskey .(The i ' lnsii Class Will (continued) Kathleen Hopkins wills her trumpet to anybody unfortunate enough to pick it up, and if he doesn ' t have enough wind to blow it, just lay it down and talk as she does. She also wills her ability to be teased and survive to .John Mayhugh Hilly Reid wills his motto of “Don’t let it worry you” to Marshall Cook Please don’t worry too much, Marshall. He also wills his job as bus driver to anyone who enjoys snow drifts and mud holes. Edna Diehl wills her ability to play rough basketball to Dillon Wood. Remember, Dillon, don’t start tackling the opponent as Edna does, although she is a lady . And I, Mildred Wright, do hereby bequeath the good times 1 have had at H. D. H. 8. to Alice Flory and my preference for the song, “Kentucky Waltz,” to Elizabeth Fitzwater. MILDRED W RIGHT Senior Stati3tic3 Descriptive Name Ambition Pet Hate Adjective Raison Detre Bill Brown To become ambitious Wisdom teeth Independent To talk George Croushorn Professor Red heads Stubborn To tease Edna Diehl To get married Quiet people Carefree To play basketball Ruth Diehl Typist Sissies Athletic To enjoy life Betty Flickinger To be serious Bragging Changeable To keep people guessing Peggy Foster To please Prof. History Bright To help others Phyllis Garman Nurse Conceited people Sassy To love and be loved Robert Green To be successful Principals Nutty To trap a woman Anna Hooker To forget Latin Dentist appts. Intelligent To live Kathleen Hopkins To be Pests Dependable To eat Marie House To pass chemistry Fish Lovable To have fun June Manuel Pianist Hill Billy music “Charmante” To interest others Carroll Mayhugh Admiral Opera Romantic To eat banana splits Charlotte Mertz To have no homework Math. Dignified To see tomorrow Billy Reid To loaf Oysters Handsome To enjoy sports Mark Smith None Pumpkin pie Witty Haven’t died yet Vera Sonafrank Popular vocalist Eavesdroppers Friendly To have weekends Doris Stephens Nurse Snooty people Glamerous To get the most out of life Mattie Whetzel Typist Rainy days Pleasant Because others do Mildred Wright Model Bashful Men Pretty To meet people Senior Po3e3 1 Legs 2. Smoochiu’ 3 “Bloudie” 4. Big four 5 Champion swimmer 6 Manassas hound 7. inseparable 8 Jennifer Jones As Joseph Cotton 9. Gossi ps 10. “Doin’ the Rumba” 11. A disagreement 12. Seniors’ answer to a prayer 13. Peek-a-boo” 14. Romeo! 15. So blue 16. “Cops” 17. Basketball players 18. Just Resting 19. “Attack” 20. Good looking? Sure is 21. Camera shy 22. “ )uh-La-La” 23. Three Musketeers 24. Glamerous 25 She’s happy 26. “Is it love?” 27. Dreamy 28. Typical high school girl 29. It’s gone to his head 30 “Want a ride?” 31. Our photographer 32. Dignified 33. “Serious?” 34. Free ride 35. Great pals 36. Class clown F ' - 5d - U- � it k i 1 f 1 9 1 J3 v ■■■■?•? r | r ® - v||yH SB j illwVr m . • I - ■ ci® J ' Ak k IH0(i cfW‘ l ; !; -u MUr ■?- ' J J|Tf .. •; ' ' -M V ■ 1 ■ | il - Lj 1 � . IH SfSQF ' 4 r „ •: • HM!fiL - r . � F � • .IS r l 1 li, DEAR PAPA !” A comedy in three acts presented November 22, 1946 CaJt Herman Carr . Mrs. Carr Laine Carr. . George Carr. Carol Ruth Carr . Miss Lucinda Carr Dicky Turner. Mrs. Elvira McDuffie Mr. J. Caswell Drennen Don Drennen. Mr. Yeates.. Janet Roden . Liz Estes . Mickie Strong . Delivery boy . Lowen Marshall Kathleen Hopkins Charlotte Mertz . Mark Smith Betty Flickinger • Phyllis Garman Carroll Mayhugh . Anna Hooker William Brown, Jr. — Robert Green George Croushorn . Marie House Mildred Wright .June Manuel .Ruth Diehl Director . Miss Hattie Mae Partlow Assistant Director. . Mrs. T. C. Price Business Manager.. Vera Sonafrank Property Manager.Peggy Foster Head Usher.Edna Diehl (Tltr 3 ' iaali ORGANIZATIONS £. C. a4. 7ir3t S emedter Officer President..William Brown Vice President.William Reid Secretary .Anna Hooker Treasurer. ..Dillon Wood Health and Welfare .Frances McMichael Social ••• Program Phyllis Garman .Edna Diehl S. C. A. Second Xemedter Officer President. Charlotte Mertz Vice President. .Lee Plory Secretary .Kathleen Hopkins Treasurer.Dillon Wood Health and Welfare . .Mary Hooker Social.June Manuel Program.Betty Flickinger Ihr i ' taah ’ i ■ cActivitiei o[ the Student Cooperative {Association The Brentsville District High School S C A was represented by Bill Brown, Dillon Wood, Marie Kerlin. and Kathleen Hopkins at the State S.C.A. Convention held in Richmond November 1 and 2. It was a privilege and honor for these students to be able to hear what other schools were do¬ ing and to bring back ideas to present to the student body. The Health and Welfare Committee, through the cooperation of the entire school, filled fourteen Red Cross boxes, gave $49.94 to the Junior Red Cross, filled twelve Christmas baskets and delivered them to the needy, contributed $18.05 in the T. B. Bangle sale and went all out to give $105.25 to the March of Dimes campaign. To promote better leadership among the high school students, the Program Committee planned interesting assemblies in which the students participated. These programs lasted one class period and were given on alternating Fridays. For Hallowe’en, the Social Committee planned a party which was held on the school lawn. Everyone who attended had an enjoyable time. Bill Brown, president of the student body, represented the school in the American Legion Oratorical contest and won first place in the county. Eight members of the student body took part in the Virginia Liter ary League one-act play contest and represented District G, Group III at Mary Washington College. An essay was entered in the Legion essay contest and in the W. C. T. U. essay contest. A booklet of poetry, essays and short stories written by members of the student body was entered tn the Literary League Contest as was The Flash, yearbook of the school A committee was appointed to write a school song and efforts were made to build up school loyalty and support Altogether the session of 194H- ’47 was a busy but successful one for the S.C.A. Student Patrol Captain . Carroll Mayhugh Lieutenants.Dillon Wood Betty Flickinger Patrolmen Lowen Marshall Eugene Brown Bill Geris George Croushorn Kathleen Hopkins Charlotte Mertz Mary Frances Flory The student patrol, organized through the S.C. A., set up the following objective for the year: To stop and punish the guilty who used profane language on the school ground and busses, threw any object on the school ground, in the busses or in the school buildings, ate on the busses, did unnecessary run¬ ning and playing in school rooms and auditorium, went to Nokesville without permission, damaged or destroyed school property or busses, left the school building while in study hall unless excused, or fought on busses or school grounds. : u • , J a ... The Glee Club may be slightly prejudiced, but they consider this year’s organization, composed of fifty students and Miss Sloop, to be excellent. When they aired their ‘feed sack” vest¬ ments at a Christmas program, their numbers were considered by many the best section of the program. Among other selections, a Negro Christmas spiritual was sung. Small groups went to Manassas just before Christmas to sing for Miss Ayres’ Sunday School Class and for the Woman’s Club. After the holiday season, the Glee Club began working on music for the district music fes¬ tival. Miss Sloop took about thirty-nine pupils to Alexandria where the Hoys’ (rlee Club, the Girls’ Glee Club and a mixed chorus sang in the district festival A program was planned to raise more money for a new piano. The club also participated in the school spring festival, the theme of which was “Singing America ” The band and Glee Club to¬ gether helped to sponsor a visit from the orchestra of Madison College during the first week in May. Qtee Club .Members Baritone and Bass Billy Fleming Lee Flory Paul Irvin Harry Miller Lowen Marshall Carroll Mayhugh John Mayhugh Mark Smith Dillon Wood Alto Nancy Cowne Edna Diehl Joanne Free Phyllis Garman Peggy Foster Marie Kerlin Rachel McWhirt Louise Theimer Christobelle Tolson Mildred Wright Soprano Lora Dennis Nancy Ellis Mamie Fitzgerald Elizabeth Fitzwater Rosa May Godfrey Roletta Gough Jean Herring Marie Hooe Anna Hooker Sara Ann Frances McMichael Jean Manuel June Manuel Eleanor Mayhugh Charlotte Mertz Marian Poole Catherine Simpson Eloise Sonafrank Ethel Struhs Tompkins Tenor Second Soprano Bill Brown Robert Green Lynn Herring Philip Hyde Betty Flickinger Marie House Kathleen Hopkins Mary F. Flory Vera Sonafrank Mary Hooker £W i ' imsilt • i � ■ itixed ChoruJ We’ve often heard people query why a group of singers should be.called a “Glee” Club; so we’ve decided to publish our particu¬ lar answer (different from Webster’s) People who hear us sing stately chorales and anthems in a religious setting for Christmas or the Baccalaureate Sermon or some smoothe, romantic number by the light of the silvery moon for the Spring Festival may be under the impression that singing is a super-serious business. They, poor unfortunates, have never heard “Phil” Hyde and Robert Green in a snicker session at Tuesday afternoon rehearsal or heard the low bass (very low) section — Marshall and Mayhugh, Inc. improvising an arrange¬ ment of “Philippino Baby” while the remainder of the group works diligently on the “Erie Canal.” They have never heard the squeaky sopranos oiling up their vocal chords for a high C with “ee-ee-ee-ah”- only to break it off in a giggle—nor the awesome altos digging deeper in their throats for a low F; nor have they ridden a bus with this crowd on a music festival trip; else they’d understand that it’s really a “Glee” Club To prove our point, we publish the picture of the mixed chorus which went to the district festival— a typical scene. They look- sweet, don’t they Stately ? Dignified ? Look again ! Catch the drama on the back two rows, and notice also that the director, as usual, is asleep. future farmer of cAmerica Officer President Vice President Secretary. Treasurer. Reporter . Sentinel. ■ Conductor .... Sponsor . . Dillon Wood . John Mayhugh • • Lowen Marshall Lynn Herring .John Spittle . Billy Fleming . Lee Flory Mr. Rufus Reamer ynember Jack Green, Harry Miller, Herbert Wood, Jay Garman, Willard Chastain, Lloyd Green, Mr. Beamer (adviser), Johnny Sinclair, John Mayhugh, Carlton Bigelow, Ralph Croushorn, Charles Wright, John Spittle, Dillon Wood, Lowen Marshall, Billy Fleming. Lee Flory, Lynn Herring, David Mayhugh. _Chf i ' lash 1 uture 7armerl of crimerica Bast Bummer Dillon Wood, John Mayhugh. Dee Flory, Paul Irvin. Lowen Marshall, John Spittle, and Tommy Carrico attended the State F.F.A F.H.A. Camp for one week John Mayhugh was the chapter ' s delegate to the State F.F.A. Convention at Blacksburg. A judging team composed of Dee Flory, Dynn Herring and Dowen Marshall won first place in the Blue Ridge Federation Judging Contest sponsored by the State F.F.A. Association. Dee and Dyuu were first and third high in¬ dividuals of the contest and were awarded the silver and bronze medals, respectively The team received a bronze plaque for first place honors. The chapter, as the annual goes to press, is planning to participate in the Federation F F A. basketball tourna¬ ment, rifle match, judging contest, and track meet. During the year Fugene Brown. Willard Chastain. Jay Harman. Mason trough, Jack Green. Dloyd tfreen, Harry Miller, and Herbert Wood were initiated as “Green Hands” and Carlton Bigelow, Ralph Croushorn. David Mayhugh. Johnny Sinclair, and Charles Wright became Chapter Farmers luture Homemakeri of (America Sponsor. Mrs. Marie Bennett Motto: “Onward Toward New Horizons Officer . Marie Kerlin .. . Marie Hooe . Mary Frances Flory . Joyce Barney .Anna Pearl Jones ytl ember Lillian Liskey, Anna Pearl Jones, Teresa Kerns, Fay Sutphin, Mrs. Bennett (teacher), Peggy Schaeffer, Rosa May Godfrey, Roletta Gough, Lora Dennis, Mamie Fitzgerald. Joyce Barney Marie Kerlin, Mary Frances Flory, Marie Hooe. Jean Manuel. Eleanor Mayhugh, Jean Herring, Mary Lee Whetzel, Nancy Ellis, Marian Poole. Frances McMichael, Regina Camp, Ethel Struhs (absent) President. Vice President Secretary . Treasurer. Reporter . Clif i ' lnsh ’ J V ■ future HomemaLeri o( cAmerica The home economics classes enrolled twenty-two mem¬ bers each of whom belonged to the Federated Chapter of Future Homemakers. The local chapter met and presented programs each month; the Federation met three times dur¬ ing the school year. Delegates attended each of these Fed¬ eration meetings and the April Federated meeting was held in Nokesville. The local chapter served four dinners for the Ruritan Club, had opeu house for the Seniors and faculty on Val¬ entine Day, gave a linen shower and tea in cooperation with the Woman’s Club, and put on an auction sale to raise funds for new rugs, draperies and other equipment. During the year the club enrolled three new members from other schools— Joyce Harney from Florida, Peggy Schaeffer from Manassas, and Regina Camp from Tenne¬ ssee. Several members are making plans to attend the state camp during the summer. J3and Officer President.Charlotte Mertz Vice Presidents .Mary Hooker Dillon Wood Secretary-Treasurer.. Lowen Marshall Sergeant at Arms. Robert Green Conductors . Miss Lois Sloop Mr Samuel P. Ford Member Lynn Herring, Lowen Marshall, John Mayhugh, Lee Flory, Robert Green, Charlotte Mertz, Philip Hyde, Harry Miller, Rex Corbin, Mary Frances Flory. Miss Sloop, conductor, Lora Dennis, Herbert Wood, Peggy Liskey. Rosa May Godfrey, Lillian Liskey, Louise Theimer, Betty Flickinger, Dillon Wood, Mary Hooker, Mary Lee Whetzel, Kathleen Hopkins. Strike Up Z lte (Band VVith two conductors. Miss Sloop and Mr. Ford, the band has had its problems. Miss Sloop says, “Your attacks are lousy.” Mr Ford says, “You are accenting the wrong notes.” That is enough for how they do it and now for the when, where and why The first appearance of the B.D.H S baud was at Aden where it played several numbers for the county Home Demonstration meeting In December it furnished the music for the Isaac Walton League meeting at Lake Jack- sou. Then at the Christmas season, band members played many of the best loved carols as an effective prelude to the Christinas play During the winter most of the high school basketball games were enlivened by rousing marches Those were the occasions on which the guys and gals” really did “strike up the band.” The most outstanding feature of the year, however, was participation in the spring music festival, the theme of which was “Singing America ” The B.D.H.S band has the distinction of being the only one in the county, and it is called upon for many public performances from which it has realized twenty dollars. During the weekly practices, however, when it disturbs the NOISE and CHAOS of classes and study hall, the band might have collected more funds from faculty and students by murdering the drummers and burying the horns in some deep, dark secret place But, no, the slogan is “strike up the band. (one which all band members think the conductors at times would like to change to strike the baud ' ) and in spite of angry looks and curt remarks “the band plays on.” Clif 4 r lnail ’ • i ' i • UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES {Junior Cla33 Teacher. Miss Julia Rose Flower: Carnation Colors: Red and White Officer President. Lowen Marshall Vice President. . Paul Irvin Secretary. Joyce Barney Treasurer . Helen Ritenour Jttembcr First Row: Mary Frances Flory, John Mayhugh, Marie Kerlin, Joyce Barney. Marie Hooe, Teresa Kerns, Helen Ritenour, and Paul Irvin. Second Row: John Spittle, Lowen Marshall, Billy Fleming, Thomas Carrico, Winfield Ross, Lynn Herring, Lee Flory, Dillon Wood, Marshall Cook. Rex Corbin, and Warren Wright. ,Cb( i ' iaslt � i 6 junior Clad3 The J uuior class was most unique iu that its member¬ ship listed thirteen boys and six girls two boys for every girl aud one left over for the teacher The Juniors were workers too: they won first place in the Junior Red Cross drive and second place in the March of Dimes campaign In May they entertained the Seniors at the annual Junior- Senior banquet which was a gala affair In April the Juniors presented their play, “Take It Kasy,” a comedy by William I) Fisher The cast follows: Mrs Imanda Highgate Nancy Highgate. Tom Laurence Lou Torence John Floreuz Florence Philip Mary .. Arthur Beagle Jones Marie Kerlin Helen Ritenour Lee Flory Lowen Marshall Lynn Herring Joyce Barney Dillon Wood Mary Frances Flory _Marshall Cook _ John Mayhugh 1IJ 1 I M Sophomore ClaAA Teacher . Mrs Marie P Bennett Flower: Lily Colors: Blue and White Motto: Not at the Top, but Climbing’’ Officer President Vice President Secretary Treasurer . Reporters ... JRember First Row: Mary Lee Whetzel, Nancy Ellis, Roletta Gough, Eleanor Mayhugh, Nancy Cowne, Philip Hyde, Ralph Croushorn, Johnny Sinclair, and Carlton Bigelow. Second Row: Mrs Marie Bennett (teacher), Fay Sutphin, Lora Dennis, Mamie Fitzgerald. Rosa May Godfrey, Jean Manuel, Peggy Schaeffer, Anna Pearl Jones, Jean Herring, and Bill Geris Third Row: Frances McMichael. Marian Poole, Lillian Liskey, Sara Ann Tompkins, Regina Camp. David Mayhugh, and Charles Wright. Absent - Ethel Struhs. . Lora Dennis Frances McMichael . Philip Hyde • • Mamie Fitzgerald . Bill Geris Nancy Ellis Clue i ' lnaii Sophomore Cla33 During tiie school year the Sophomores participated in the Junior KedCross membership drive, tlie Tuber¬ culosis Mangle sale, the Mile of Dimes and the P.T.A membership drive The class itself was never a win¬ ner, but it had some members of which it was justly proud Sara Ann Tompkins wrote the best poem of the year; Jean Manuel won the short story contest for Sophomores, and Lillian Liskey took part in the Lit¬ erary League’s one-act play contest Altogether the Sophs had a most enjoyable year, and they are grate¬ ful to the faculty for its kindness and helpfulness. Credit man Clad J Teacher Miss Lois V. Sloop Officers President. .Jay Garman Vice President . Harry Miller Secretary. .... Christobelle Tolson Treasurer .Willard Chastain Reporters. Elizabeth Fitzwater Joanne Free Members • First Row: Nancy Burriss, Angie Lee Breeden. Dixie Mauck, Joanne Free. Hilda Ridgley, Eloise Sonafrank. Mary Catherine Weeks. Christobelle Tolson. Rachel McWhirt, Catherine Simpson, and Willard Chastain Second Row: Lloyd Green. Harry Miller, Herbert Wood, Jay Gar- man. Caroline Fletcher, Elizabeth Fitzwater, Peggy Liskey, Betty Lou Fletcher, Dorothy Mauck. Carolyn Irvin, Jack Green, and “Sammy” Todd Third Row: Wilson Aubrey, Smith Tiller. Mary Hooker, Eugene Brown, Thomas Whetzel, Cecil Hoffman, Alice Flory, Mason Gough, and Louise Theimer. .Cllif i ' irtali ’ i “ i • 3re h man ClaAA Thirteen boys and nineteen girls (one girl was lost early in the year) comprise the membership of the Freshman class. It’s a great deal of fun to be a Fresh¬ man, and not one would think of becoming an upper classman certainly not until next year B I). H. S could scarcely operate without the Freshmen What would the cheering squads at ball games do without those “rootin’-tootin’ whooperoos.” .lay Harman. Hilda Kidgley and Herbert Wood ? What would the girls do without Louise Theimer, the Freshman contribution to the basketball team ? Subtract three clarinets, one trumpet and one E horn and see how well the baud could get along without Freshmen Who sang the solo in the Christmas program ? Elizabeth Fitzwater, a Freshman. The se same rats” won the March of Dimes contest, were the first to report one hundred per cent membership in the S. C A and Junior Red Cross. They came in a close second in raising money in the T.B. Bangle sale and Red Cross drive. In spite of the fact that the sponsor. Miss Sloop, does not appear in the picture. Freshmen are conscious of her presence —especially amid triangles and trape¬ zoids of math class. t Vocational Students Some of the Krentsviile District High School students have found their needs more effectively met by the Manassas State Vocational School. There they have the advantages of a broader curriculum and specific training in vocational skills These students are enrolled at B. I). H. S and two of them. Doris Stephens and Mattie Whetzel, will he graduated with the class of ' 47 3Ztemb«r Frederick Whetzel Carlton Thoimer Bowen Bunion Rachel Ruuion Alice Lee Aubrey Lawrence Runion James Bunion Bobby Caton Mattie Whetzel Doris Stephens I .U ' W J ' In sit HAIL, HAIL, THE GANG’S ALL HERE 1. What a bunch! 2. Hubba, hubba! 3. Read the sign 4 (Quintet 5. A fixture 6 He’s a man now 7 She sees Philip 8 Romeo of ’47 9 What ya looking at; 1 10 Dignified Junior 11 Home Ec. initiation 12 Basketball beginners 13. Beamer and three musketeers 14. Cat lover 15 Home Ec. Club 16 Basketball team of ’47 17. Studyin’ Latin; 18. Gal from Florida 19. Takin’ it easy 20. , Senior favorites 21. Three pals 22. Future cooks 23. Posin’ as Betty Grable 24. Bumper crop of ’47 25. Where ya goin’? 25 b A basketball star 26. Boys’ best shot 27. Two gents 28 Just a Freshman 29 Lovely Junior 30. Competition 31 Cheer leaders of ’45 — ’4t 32. Three Sophs 33 It’s so funny! 34. Engaged couple 35. Three’s a crowd 36. Two’s a couple 37. Good grip Qirl 1 J3adketball Oeam Coach ... .. Mies Loie Sloop Marin Kerlin - guard Hetty Fliekinger - guard Marie House • forward Teresa Kerns - guard Edna I )iehl - guard Phyllis Harman - forward Ruth Diehl - forward Mary Frances Flory • guard Jeau Herring - guard Louise Theimer - forward Che i ' laslt ' • k 1 QirU 1 (Basketball It isn’t the fact that you’re licked that counts. But how did you play and why. —Cooke The Blue .lays have beau facing a lot of razzing because their standing at the and of the league season was one win and five losses However, two of these defeats were by two points only; the squad really gave Occoquan and Aldie hard battles for their vic¬ tories. As for the Little” Washington game—well, girls, it was a nice bus ride anyway! Excitement, however, ran high in the intra¬ mural games when the Sophomores defeated the Fresh¬ men and the Seniors defeated the Juniors. Scored Nokesville 27 Nokesville 33 Nokesville 24 Nokesville 24 Nokesville 21 Nokesville 26 Aldia 33 Occoquan 35 Washington 39 Occoquan 17 Washington 71 Aldie 27 Officers Captain. Rex Corbin, Jr. Managers . John Mayhugh Lowen Marshall Coach .. • •• Mr Rufus Beamer Z eum Rex Corbin, forward Marshall Cook, guard William Fleming, forward Dillon Wood, guard Lee Flory, forward Warren Wright, guard William Brown, center Substitute: Eugene Brown, center J3oy3 7 J$a3ketball The B. I). H S. Tigers started the season with a great deal of enthusiasm and a measure of success Fine coach¬ ing by Mr Beamer and outstanding playing by Hex Cor¬ bin, Jr., brought the team through many tight situations as in the Washington game and again in the breathtaking Occoquan game The Tigers were victorious in every game of the League season except two with Quantico As a cli¬ max to the very successful season the team played in the District G, Group III tournament at Fairfax High School on March 6. This game was lost to Washington by a score of lb to 13 (Record January 14 Nokesville 44 Aldie 24 January 17 Nokesville 33 Occoquan 32 January 22 Nokesville 20 ( uautico 37 January 31 Nokesville 29 Washington 17 February 7 Nokesville 30 Occoquan 24 February 11 Nokesville 25 Washington 24 February 14 Nokesville 30 ( uautico 39 February 18 Nokesville 50 Aldie 8 Won 6 Lost 2 Percentage: 75 High Scorers: Rex Corbin - 112 William Browui - 72 L ' ournament District G Group III Nokesville 13 Washington 10 (Flif 3 ' la h__ Qirl3 ’ Softball Z)eam x quin Phyllis Garman, p Louise Theimer. c Betty Flickinger, lb Mamie Fitzgerald, 2b Teresa Kerns. 3h Lillian Liskey. ss Mary Frances Flory. sf Anna Hooker, rf Mary Hooker. If Marie House, p Peggy Liskey. c Nancy Ellis, lb Sara Ann Tompkins, 2b Jean Manuel, 3b Marie Kerlin, ss Kathleen Hopkins, rf Anna Pearl Jones, cf Edna Diehl. If Si ummary Spring came and with it the usual excitement over the softball games. Teachers found classes poor competitors for softball and its accompanying sore muscles, sprained thumbs, and dusty shoes. The girls were rewarded for their work by their winning the first game of the season against their rival of long standing. Manassas With a score of 18 to 10. their morale was boosted to an all time high. There was also a great deal of excitement over the class games which became some¬ what ludicrous when the Junior class of six met the Freshman class of twenty. k. Cite i ' 1 a s it ’ • � ■ J$oy3 J3a3eball Oeam Position Catcher - Bill Brown Pitcher - Billy Reid First base - David Mayhugh Second base - Carroll Mayhugh Third base - Rex Corbin Short stop - Dillon Wood Outfielders - Marshall Cook Warren Wright Lee Flory Thomas Carrico, Jr. The Nokesville “Tigers,” the pride of Brentsville District High School, made their 1947 debut by bowing to the Manassas “Yellow Jackets” with a score of 12 to 0 on the “Tigers” home field on April 11. It is expected that the two Bill’s will warm up as the season advances and give their opponents some real competition. Schedule April 11 Manassas at Nokesville April 18 Nokesville at Manassas April 22 Occoqnan at Nokesville April 29 Nokesville at Occoqnan May 9 Nokesville at Remington May 14 Remington at Nokesville 1 ' wo more games are pending with ( uantico and one game with the town team , ht i ' iasii “With an N. with an o, with a k-e-s With a v, with an i, with a l-l-e That’s how you spell it; here’s how you yell it ! Nokesville. Nokesville. Nokesville.’’ The cheering squad consists of Lillian Liskey, Hilda Ridgley. Jay Garman, Herbert Wood. Eleanor Mayhugh. and Mary Lee Whetzel (not shown in picture), and they surely do know how¬ to yell it. Since the squad organized, it has displayed its pep at basket¬ ball games to such an extent that everyone is yelling: “Your pep, your pep. You’ve got it. now keep it; Doggonit, don’t lose it. Your pep, team pep.” Che i ' inah ELEMENTARY SCHOOL _ciif insii _ ■ de (JeacherA Mrs. Gayle B. Whetzel Normal P rofessional Mary Washington College GRADE 1 Miss Frances C. Owens Emergency Teacher GRADE 4 Mrs. Julia B. Hale Normal Professional Madison College GRADE 2 Miss Ila V. Breeden Bachelor of Science Mary Washington College GRADE 5 Mrs. Carrie G. Price Bachelor of Arts Lenolr-Rhyme College GRADE 3 Mrs. Florence Marshall State Teachers College Farmville Rlackstone College GRADE 6 Mrs. T. L. Newton Bachelor of Arts Wake Forest College GRADE 7 die i lttslt • � (Round Robin rom the Elementary School When the red. red robin comes a bob, bob, bobbing along.” he brings news from each of the elementary grades at B.D H.S. This is what the little bird has to say about grade one: The forty girls and boys in the first grade this year have had quite an interesting time working and playing together. They have taken part in the Junior Red Cross drive, the March of Dimes and the T. R Bangle sale. The little folks have aiso filled two Red Cross boxes and con¬ tributed many things to fill Christmas baskets. They have kept a record of all persons who have visited their room during the year, and they have spent the money received for cleaning the room on improvements that would make their surroundings more attractive. Thirty of the boys and girls have had physical examinations by a doctor Even though they have learned to read, print, follow direc¬ tions and do numbers, they have not spent the whole year at work, for they have had parties at Christmas, at Hallowe’en and on St. Valentine’s Day.” Twitter, twitter, the round robin is all a jitter to tell jus t what grade two has done. Grade two had three objectives for this year: 1. To have a clean room. 2. To learn about good health. 3. To practice good manners. The forty-six girls and boys have showed that they are growing up by the way they have studied and by the way they have learned to play together. In October they packed two Christmas boxes for boys and girls overseas, then packed two more gift boxes in the spring. They took part on the program for Book Meek and Ameri¬ can Education Week in November. At the November P.T. A meet¬ ing their room won a prize for having the greatest number of par¬ ents present. With the prize money they bought a Bible story book for the library. They collected over twelve dollars for the March of Dimes drive. Seven children each gave a new music book to their room. To make things confusing, there are two sets of twins in the second grade, Joan and Jane King and Oden and Irvin Cornwell.” (The i ' la h • ■ (Round Robin from the Llementarif School (continued) Buzz, buzz, this is what the third grade does; so says the round robin; “The third grade won the prize for collecting the most rummage for the Home Economics sale, and as a reward they were given a gay Christmas party by the Home Economics Department. They made valentines for February 14, and on that day they had a very joyous party which was the hit of the year. Although this class had forty-six pupils Mrs Price managed to teach Art to the other grades as well. It has been a privilege to have such an artistic per¬ son as instructor for the th ird grade, and visitors, curious about the latest decorations, have frequented the classroom.” Chirp, Chirp, who is that twerp? “One of the forty-four fourth graders.” says round robin. “Now the big events for them have been the Christmas party and Valentine party. It was fun to play games and eat ice cream while still in the schoolroom There was also a Hallowe’en party with the fifth grade in the gymnasium. Just imagine the witches, colored mammies, clowns, and even ghosts. The health motto was “Keep the Health Habits on Your Fingertips,” and Miss Owens gave each pupil a comb to keep in his own desk. The hoys and girls worked on pages of health pictures for a health book. Thirty-three of their students were examined by Dr C. B. Martin. While others were giving money to help the unfortunate, the fourth grade did its part. They filled two Red Cross boxes, gave $1 75 toward the T.B. drive, and $16.31 toward the Infantile Paralysis fund. Ask Stewart Smith and Betty Lee Croushorn whose pictures were sent in to the Milton-Bradley Art Exhibit They will proudly sav. “Ours were ” Listen to Connie Shepherd and Shirley Spitzer read. Watch June Reading. Leonard Wright, and Donald Embrey work long addition and subtraction problems. Fourth graders can say, “We have tried to learn and we have.” Tweet, tweet, the fifth grade ' s not asleep. Round robin says: “Although the fifth grade is looking forward to the time when their report cards will say ‘promoted.’ and to the days of bare feet, swimming, and no more homework, they have had a very enjoyable year. Miss Saunders, the Bible teacher, came each week. This year €ht Fla.lt f ound ) ofrin from the Llementarif School (continued) they studied How Our Bible Came to Be” and “The Life of Jesus. ” They helped with the T. B and Infantile Paralysis funds, contrib¬ uted to the Junior Red Cross, filled Christmas gift boxes, and made Easter favors An interesting letter was received by the fifth grade from a boy to whom a gift box had been sent last year. In November they planned a patriotic program with the other grades helping. At this time each room received a beautiful new United States flag presented by the Daughters of America. Grade five has an enrollment of thirty-six During the first part of the year they studied “Nutrition” and made food booklets with many pictures telling about food.” Chee, chee. oh, can’t you see the sixth grade needs a home. Reports round robin: The sixth grade feels that they accomplished much in their classroom in planning and organizing units of work Though their days were busy ones, they had time for pleasure There were par¬ ties at Hallowe’en, Christmas and during the spring. Although their class was handicapped by being located in a small room in the Sem¬ inary Building, the forty-seven pupils did not give up. They took up their work with willing hands and tried to forget the crowded situ¬ ation and adverse circumstances. They gave to the Junior Red Cross made Christmas baskets, and collected $27.00 for the March of Dimes.” Caw, caw, the day doth daw” when they will be graduates of grade seven. The round robin says: “Under the guidance of Mrs. Alma Newton the thirty-one pupils of the seventh grade had a most enjoyable year. They gave five parties - Hallowe’en, Thanksgiving. Christmas, St. Valentine’s Day, and Easter. Each Friday the seventh grade chose three pupils to have a short program which included Bible readings, prayers, poems, short stories, and songs. At Chr istmas the students pre¬ sented a program for the elementary S.C. A. Some members of the class did outstanding work in art; Tommy Breeden’s snow scene was considered quite an excellent piece of work.” Now the red. red robin will be bob-bob-bobbing on his way. So long everybody. ti tL oVmoaa aj I9-V7, e.vpaeaa ana jinecae appaeciafian lo tlioae wlio fiu !e teen .10 tpneaau.) and made oua annual paaaitfe. V)R a«, ln AucjtjeAl ifiat oua aeadea.5 p aiaon- 4 4? OUt apOflAO ' lA. I------—-- Ice Coal Manassas Ice Fuel Company PHONE 22 Manassas, Virginia ATLANTIC Distributor Atlantic Refining Company Gasoline and Motor Oils Complete line of accessories wholesale Kerosene Caps and Gowns by Willsie Uniforms to measure Athletic Apparel for all sports Raymond E. Page 126 Cleveland Ave. VINTON, VA. Serving Brentsville District High with Hastiau Brothers (Quality Stationery and Class Jewelry Hibbs Giddings Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Phone 96-F-21 Manassas, Va MARK: “Father, can you write in the dark?” MR. SMITH: “Well, I guess so.” MARK: “0. K. I’ll turn out the lights, and you can sign my report card.” Fuel Oil Birmingham Dairy Inc Pasteurized Milk and Cream IN THE SQUARE MILK BOTTLES PHONE 333 Manassas, Va. N. N. FREE General Merchandise Ice A Complete Cine of Kurfees Paints A Complete Line of American (ras and Oils Southern Dairies Ice Cream C. E. Fisher Son HARDWARE Phone 319 Manassas, Va BILL GERIS: “G’wan. How can your brother, Phil, work and play at the same time?” Nokesville, Va. KENNY: ‘‘Why, Phil plays in an or¬ chestra.” Compliments of Gill Implement Truck Company and Gill Appliances Furniture Co. Warrenton, Virginia O. J. FITZWATER General Auto Repairing Gas, Oil, Tires. Tubes, and Accessories Body and Fender Work General Hauling Dealer in Hay and Grain Phone Nokesville 9-N-l 2 Nokesville Barber Shop Open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday E. L. Gough. Prop. Nokesville, Virginia GEORGE: “Boy, oh, boy! Did I catch a fish. It was tremendous. Why, it was this long. I never saw such a fish!” Nokesville, Va. PEGGY: ‘‘I believe you.” tr. L. Mayhugh (3. I. Russell Tel Greenwich. Va Tel. Marshall 4301 Mayhugh Russell Painters, Paperhangers and Decorators Floor Sanding and Refinishing Linoleum Installed Warren ton, Virginia Compliments of Mrs. Viola D. Proffitt Compliments of Agent National Bank Building LERNER BROS Department Store Manassas. Va. BILL BROWN: ‘‘Doctor, you remember you recommended golf to take my mind off my business?” — Warrenton, Virginia DOC: “Yes.” BILL: “Can you recommend something to get my mind back on my business?” D. P. WOOD COMPANY Hardware and Lumber Building Material of all kinds Farm Equipment Phone 79 WARRENTON. VA WHEN IN MANASSAS VISIT Cocke Pharmacy and Prince William Pharmacy Where Friends Meet” (too. B. Cocke. Prop MANASSAS. VA. Nokesville Grocery F. S Whetzel, Prop Groceries, Fruits and Vegetables Nokesville, Va. MISS PARTLOW: ‘‘What is the oppo¬ site of misery?” CARROLL: ‘‘Joy.” MISS PARTLOW: “And what is the opposite of woe?” MARK: “Gaddyap.” LEWIS SUPPLY Court House Square Phone 292 Manassas, Virginia FARM MACHINERY HOME APPLIANCES Sales —Service Allis Chalmers Power Farm Machinery Electrical Equipment RISDON PAINT HARDWARE CO. Carroll C Risdon Electrical Appliances Household Supplies Lucas Paiuts Phoue 444 WARRENTON, VA. Ford’s out front in every thing that counts PRINCE WILLIAM MOTORS “Your Friendly Ford Dealer” Farm Equipment Sales Service Phone S4 MANASSAS. VA. HERBERT BRYANT Inc. FEED SEED FERTILIZER Manassas, Virginia Compliments of Piedmont Federal Savings and Loan Association of Prince William County Manassas, Va. MISS ROSE: ' California is a hard word. Can you spell it?” BETTY: No.” MARIE: Yes, I can. I-T.” PATRONIZE YOUR OWN COOPERATIVE Feed, Seeds, Fertilizer, Farm Supplies Southern States - Nokesville Cooperative Phone 7-N-21 Hesco Gas Service Propane Gas Service for modern and efficient cooking and water heating Zenith Radios - Maytag Washers - Frigidaire - Gas Ranges Water Heaters - Delco Pumps - Floor Furnaces Hynson Electric Supply Co. Phone 49 MANASSAS. VA. Hynson Bradford Chevrolet Sales and Service Manassas, Virginia Compliments of Hurst Jewelers Kst 1891 Warrenton, Virginia Manassas Market N. F. Wells W. F. Wells Groceries— Fresh Meats Phone 1 76 Manassas, Va. MISS PARTLOW: “Bill, translate. ‘Rex Fugit.” BILL: “The king flees.” MISS PARTLOW: “No, it has the per¬ fect tense. Use HAS.” BILL: “The king has flees.” Auto Repairs and Accessories Shell Gas Oil Seat Covers TIRES AND TUBES Nokesville Motor Company KKARNES BROS Body - Fender Work - Painting, Electric Acetylene Welding NOKESVILLE, VIRGINIA PHONE 9-N-22 COMPLETE FRONT END SERVICE Caster and Camber Wheel Alinement Weaver’s Latest Equipment McMichaers Service Center NOKESVILLE, VA. PHO n International Harvester Tractors and Farm Machinery Sales and Service Kaiser Frazer Autos General Hardware Plumbing. Heating and Electrical Supplies Cinder Block, Sand. Gravel, Cement Myers Deep and Shallow Well Pumps Goodyear Tires and Tubes ■ Batteries International Harvester Milk Coolers Feed - Seed • Fertilizer Distributor of Standard Oil Company’s Products COMPLIMENTS OF Compliments of R. J- Wayland Plymouth W Chrysler Sales W Service MANASSAS McCormick- Deering Machines International Trucks Manassas. Va Phone 219 JOURNAL -- Phyllis: Will your parents be surprised PHONE 31 when you graduate?” Edna: No, they have been expecting it for several years.” Auto Supplies Radios Appliances Pence Motor Company Butler ' s Sales and Service Warreutou, Va. Auto Repairing. Painting, Fender 230 Main St. Phone 468 Phone 15 Manassas, Va. Compliments of Joseph A. Jeffries Sudduth ' s Funeral Home PHARMACY Warrentou, Va. The Rexall Store Warreutou. Virginia Compliments of Young Men ' s Shop Men’s and Boys’ Furnishings Tom Frost Manassas, Virginia Warrentou, Virginia Wilmer W Hutchison MR. MANUEL: “I’ll teach you to make Farm Bureau Insurance love to my daughter.” Complete Coverage JOHN MAYHUGH: “I wish you would Phone 84 Manassas, Va. I’m not making much headway.” Phone 84 Manassas, Va COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND OF THE SCHOOL - Whitmore Hixson REAL ESTATE Sales - Management - Rentals Manassas, Va. C. E. Hixson M. B. Whitmore Compliments of Firestone Store Manassas, Virginia Mr. Beamer: “Why is the letter K like a pig’s tail?” Dillon Wood: “Because it’s on the end of pork.” Prince William Electric Cooperative Virginia 41 Prince William Office Phone 235 Plant Phone 162 MANASSAS, VIRGINIA LAWS BRYANT MILK TRANSPORTATION AND GENERAL HAULING PHONE 104 MANASSAS, VA. Compliments of R. J. Ratcliffe Warrenton Car Storage wholesale distributors Automotive Parts fc Supplies H. T. Dowell Warrenton. Va. Phone 383 Compliments of Manassas Frozen Food Locker Mr Bittle: “When do leaves begin to turn?” Lee Flory: “The night before exams.” Oliver Row Crop Tractors New Holland Pick lip Balers Agricultural Implements k Repai Haler Twine Cross Head Bale Ties Galvanized Roll Roofing American Fence tk Barbed Wire Building .Materials Lehigh Portland Cement Gypsum Lath fc Rock Wool Sherwin Williams Paint Virginia-Carolina Fertilizer Kshelman Guaranteed Feed Nokesville Supply Company INC. Nokesville, Virginia MARK EVERY GRAVE MARBLE AND GRANITE MEMORIALS MONUMENTS HOTTLE and KLINE () M Kline. Prop. Manassas, Va. Phone No 75-F-ll - Shop - 324-J “At least,” said the losing jockey. “I didn’t finish last. I noticed two horses behind me.” “Why, man,” answered the furious owner of the horse, “those horses were running in the next race. A Fragrant Gift Corsages Sprays Bouquets Wreaths Cut Flowers Worth ' s Florist Warrenton, Va. Day Phone; 421 Night Phone: 254-W QIo serve our Patrons well and niake each service a step¬ ping stone towards their perfect confidence, is the desire and constant endeav¬ or of our organization. (6p0. ©. Ualur $c £ uus Kir-rhliahd Ifff FUNERAL directors — AMI TJCkNSED EM BALM RS Modern Ambulance Used Only for Moving the Sick ur Injured. Phone : Service Day or Night fcl F-21; fl-F.je Mania . V . Dowell ' s Pharmacy Drugs, Chemicals. Toilet Preparations Fine Candies. Stationery, Cigars, Etc. Prescriptions Carefully Compounded Kodaks and Films Manassas. Va. Warrenton Supply Co., Inc. Hardware Cutlery - Tools - Electrical Appliances Huffman ' s Market Meats Ar Groceries Fish, Fruits Ai Vegetables 4th Street Warrenton, Va .John: Say, you’re not a bad-looking girl.” June: Oh. you’d say so, even if you didn’t think so.” John: And you’d think so even if I didn’t say so!’’ Warrenton. Va Western Auto Associate Store .1 E. Rice. Owner Everything for the Automobile Truetone Radios. Use our budget plan. Manassas, Va. Manassas Beauty Shop PERMANENTS EDITH FITZWATER Manassas, Virginia “Look here. Lully.’’ said a lady to a newly-employed maid, “I can write my name in the dust on this table!’’ “My goodness.’’ said Lully, “there’s nothing like education, is there?’’ Arrington Motor Sales DODGE AND PLYMOUTH Sales tte Service Walter W. Arrington Phone 427, Warrenton, Va. CAREER COURSES STRAYER offers business training on the college level. Graduates secure positions as secretaries, accountants, executives. Special Eight-week Summer Courses in Shorthand and Typewriting. B. C S. degree conferred on graduates of Business Administration course majoring in Accounting subjects and Business Law Summer Classes - June 23 and July 7 Fall-Term Classes - Sept. 8, 15, 22 Ask lor Secretarial or Accounting Catalog STRAYER COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTANCY COLLEGE OF SECRETARIAL TRAINING 13th F. N. W , Washington 5. D. C. 3 3159 01286 1766 RELIC 371.8976 Bre 1947 Brentsville District Senior High Sch The Flash Prince Wm VA Pub Lib Sys (BR) For Reference This item tor use in the library only. Prince William Public Library System