Buckhorn High School - Bugle Yearbook (Union Level, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1940 volume:

the “Bucrle 1940 Published by the 1940 SENIORS of the buckhorn High School Union Leuel, Uirginia Foreiporc. We, the Staff, wish to present to the students and friends of Buckhorn this 1940 Bugle. It has been our purpose in publishing this book to give to you the ideals and activities of the various clubs and classes of our high school. May your mem- ories of this school be constantly refreshed as you turn the pages of this book. Dedication yptln 3)e To our sponsor, whose friendliness, guidance, and personal interest has helped and inspired us through four years of high school, we, the seniors of 1940, dedicate this edition of The Bugle with our sincere appreciation. Left to right: Mr. Hugh Elliott, Miss Frances Newman, Mrs. Willie N. Creedle, Mrs. Mammie S. Brown, Miss Nellie Bigger, Mr. R. W. Perkinson. Second row: Miss. Delphine Hatch, Mrs. Marguerite Morse, Miss Thelma Petty, Mr. L. W. Harding, Miss Ethel Dunn, Mrs. Susie Barnes. Absent from the picture: Mrs. H. S. Edmondson. FACULTY LOWRY W. HARDING Principal A.B., Lynchburg College M.A., University of Virginia Ohio State University W. H. ELLIOTT Collegiate Professor, V. P. I. MRS. MARGUERITE MORSE B.S., Farmville William and Mary THELMA PETTY Elementary State Teachers College, Farmville University of Virginia MRS. MAMIE S. BROWN Elementary State Teachers College, Farmville Madison State Teachers College FRANCES NEWMAN Normal Professor State Teachers College, Farmville R. W. PERKINSON B.A., Randolph-Macon, Ashland DELPHINE HATCH B.S., Farmville University of Virginia NELLIE BIGGEP Normal Professo State Teachers College, Farmville MRS. WILLIE N. CREEDLE Special, Blackstone College William and Mary Farmville ETHEL DUNN Normal Professor Mary Washington MRS. H. S. EDMONSON Mooresville Institution MRS. SUSIE BARNES Normal Certificate University of Virginia Seated, left to right: John C. Gordon, Curtis Sumner, Myrtle Jordan, John Bowers, Lucille Cliborne, Billy Watson, Gertrude Yancey. Standing: Nancy Blalock, Edwin Powell, Rachel Wells. STAFF OF THE BUGLE John Bowers Myrtle Jordan Gertrude Yancey Lucille Cliborne Curtis Sumner ora Belle Gordon Editors-in-Chief Business Managers Assistant Editors Art Editors Printing Editors Subscriptions Billy Watson Rachel Wells Nancy Blalock Edwin Powell John C. Gordon Eva Mebane Gordon ADVERTISING COMMITTEES Elliott Ashworth John Bowers Elsie Brewer Myrtle Jordan Billy Watson Rachel Wells Danise Clark Lucille Cliborne Zenora Belle Gordon Ola Mason Ruby Moseley Edna Thomas Buckhorn High School Senior Class 1940 CLASS OFFICERS Myrtle Jordan Rachel Simmons Elsie Brewer John Bowers Lucille Cliborne Pres’ dent Vice-President Secretary T re usurer Re borfer Class Motto To Strive, To Seek, To Find, But Not To Yield ” Class Colors Class Flower Purple and Gold Rose Sponsor: Miss Delphine Hatch HONOR GRADUATES John Bowers Rachel Simmons Curtis Sumner Gertrude Yancey Myrtle Jordan Ethel Hiehtower Elsie Brewer SENIOR CLASS MYRTLE JORDAN Best Leader” This senior, who is both quiet and studious, has made knowing her a pleasure for everyone. Myrtle has the extraordinary quality of unusual trustworthiness, and may be implicitly relied upon. She is always on time with a helping hand and those catchy” ideas that put things over. Beta Club 2 years, President 1; President Senior Class; Vice-President Junior and Freshmen Classes; Basketball Team 2 years, Manager 1 year; Choral Club 3 years; Libra- rian 2 years, Secretary 1 year; Readers Club 3 years, Presi- dent 1, Treasurer 1; 4-H Club 4 years, President 1; Annual Staff 2 years, Business Manager 1; Alpha Club 2 years; Member of Cast of Senior Play. RACHEL SIMMONS Most Popular” One of Buckhorn’s friendliest girls, who always wears a smile and is eager to help anyone less fortunate than she. To know her is to love her. We know her. Her conduct, cooperation with her fellow students, and loyalty to her school will long be remembered. Vice-President Senior Class; 4-H Club 4 years; Choral Club 1 year; Beta Club 1 year, Secretary 1 year; Alpha 1 year; Librarian 1 year; Staff of Annual 1 year; Readers Club 2 years. ELSIE BREWER Prettiest” This very attractive senior has a pleasing personality and the ability to adapt herself to any situation that should arise. We wonder what she’d do without Ruby! President Freshman Class; Secretary Senior Class; Choral Club 4 years, President 1 year, Vice-President 1 year; 4-H Club 4 years, President 1 year; Alpha Club 2 years, Vice- President 1 year, President 1 year; Librarian 1 year; Tennis Club 1 year; Senior Play Cast. JOHN BOWERS Best Looking” John is one of those quiet boys who says very little and does a great deal. He makes friends easily, accepts a responsibility and stays with it until it is well done. He has added a lot to the clubs and teams of Buckhorn. Best of luck, John. Annual Staff 2 years, Editor-in-Chief 1 year; Beta Club 2 years, Treasurer 1 year, Vice-President 1 year; Baseball Team 4 years. Captain 1 year, Manager 1 year; Basketball Team 2 years, Manager 1 year; Alpha Club 2 years; Choral Club 3 years; F. F. A. 3 years, Secretary 1 year, President 1 year; Treasurer Freshman Class; President Junior Class; Treasurer Senior Class; Member of cast of Senior Play. t SENIOR CLASS ELLIOTT ASHWORTH Quietest ” Elliott is a polite, quiet, and unassuming young gentle- man. His quiet manner and friendly disposition have made him many friends who will miss him when he graduates. Always a good citizen in school, we predict that he will be a good citizen in life. E. F. A. 4 years. Treasurer 2 years; Choral Club 1 year; Safety Patrol Club 1 year, Lieutenant 1 year; Member of cast of Senior Play. LUCILLE CLIBORNE Cutest” A strong sense of humor characterizes the actions of this senior, who has devoted her time to so many varied interests. Looking for fun in life, Lucille has it by being so much fun herself, but she can be serious when the need arises. No one who has known her will forget her distinct individuality. Music Class 3 years; 4-H Club 4 years, Vice-President 1 year, President 1 year; Choral Club 4 years; Readers Club 1 year; Tennis Club 1 year; Reporter of Senior Class; Librarian 1 year; Annual Staff 2 years. ALLIE MAE COX Quietest” Allie Mae, though slightly quiet and reserved, has made knowing her a pleasure for everyone. Dependable, she has a sympathetic nature and a willingness to help others. You can rest assured to always find Allie Mae busily at work. Next year her loss will be felt by all. 4-H Club; Choral Club 2 years. EDWARD CURTIS The Most Popular” Edward is a very friendly senior who is always ready to help some one else. His athletic ability has helped the teams a lot. Good luck, Edward! F. F. A. 4 years; Watch Dog 3 years; Baseball Squad 4 years; Basketball 1 year; Cast of Senior Play. SENIOR CLASS DRURY EVANS Most Athletic ” Whenever you see a crowd of boys centered around one object, you may know it is Drury. Drury is always neat and smiling. He is a lover of athletics and books. Drury’s striking personality is one not easily forgotten. Baseball Team 4 years; Basketball Team 2 years; Choral Club 2 years; F. F. A. 4 years; Cast of Senior Play. ZENORA BEELE GORDON Best Sport’’ Why be serious about it?” is your attitude toward life, and it is to be commended for the gayety and charm it gives your personality. However, don’t let your energy trickle away like a babbling brook when it could have the force of Niagara and bring you success. Choral Club 4 years; Dramatic Club 1 year; Science Club 1 year; Readers Club 3 years; Tennis Club 1 year; Librarian 2 years; 4-H Club 4 years; Basketball Squad 4 years; Annual Staff 1 year; Sergeant-at-Arms 4-H Club 1 year; Member of cast of Senior Play. ARDELLE HIGH Most Musical’’ Ardelle can be classified as one of the jolliest of the Seniors. Her happy-go-lucky ways have won her many friends. She is one of the most agreeable Seniors. Ardelle, we will have to look for a long time for someone to fill your place. 4-H Club 4 years; Librarian 2 years; Music 3 years; Basketball substitute 1 year; Basketball Squad 2 years; Member of cast of Senior Play. ETHEL HIGHTOWER Most Helpful” Ethel is one of the quietest of the Senior girls. She can also be classified as one of the most studious. She does much for the betterment of her school. Readers Club 3 years; Choral Club 3 years; Beta Club 1 year; Alpha Club 1 year; 4-H Club 3 years; Librarian 2 years; Basketball Squad 1 year; Annual Staff 1 year. SENIOR CLASS VERNICE LEWIS Neatest ” Vernice has a very sweet, lovable character. She is the type who can be serious when the time comes. She is easy to make friends with. She is very active in athletics and other school activities. We think Vernice is one of the Seniors who can easily make her desired place in life. 4-B Club 4 years; Choral Club 4 years; Librarian 1 year; Basketball Team 1 year; Member of cast of Senior Play. RUBY MOSELEY Best Dancer” She has a sense of humor that delights and an unusual personality. We shall always remember Ruby for her friendly hey” for all. We have found that it takes Ruby little time to climb the rungs in the ladder of success. Perhaps that accounts for her scholastic record, and a host of friends. Choral Club 4 years; 4-H Club 4 years, Vice-President 1 year; Alpha Club 2 years; Librarian 1 year; Vice-President Alpha Club; Secretary Freshmen Class; Vice-President Sophomore Class; Treasurer Junior Class; Basketball Squad 4 years; Annual Staff 2 years; Member of cast of Senior Play. MARSHALL SNEAD Wittiest ” Marshall, better known as Jun ' or,” is endowed with a good intellect and the ability to concentrate when the occasion demands. His dependability has won the trust and confidence of both his teachers and schoolmates. Here’s luck to you, Junior.” F. F. A. 3 years; basketball 2 years; Choral Club 2 years; Member of cast of Senior Play; Secretary of F. F. A. 1 year. EDNA THOMAS Best All-Round” Edna well deserves the name of being the best all-round girl in the Senior Class. She has won many friends and is ever ready to lend a helping hand. She has a very lovable personality which will carry her far. Edna is a happy-go- lucky girl and is very popular. Here’s good luck to you, Edna. Choral Club 4 years, Vice-President 1 year; 4-H Club 1 year; Alpha Club 1 year; Tennis Club 1 year; Librarian Club 1 year; Annual Staff 2 years; Member of cast of Senior Play. SENIOR CLASS CURTIS SUMNER Most Studious” This student is among the most studious in the Senior Class. Her conscientiousness shows in her dependable work in the library. She is ever willing to take over a duty and perform it to the best of her ability. Beta Club 2 years, Treasurer 1 year; Alpha Club 1 year; Readers Club 3 years, Secretary and Treasurer 1 year; Choral Club 2 years; Librarian 3 years; Printing Editor of The Bugle, 1940; Member of cast of Senior Play. H. T. THOMPSON Best Leader” Who does not know this Senior who is always full of fun? H. T. has a likeable personality that wins him many friends. When H. T. is gone, Buckhorn will miss this friendly Senior. F. F. A. 4 years, Vice-President 1 year; Baseball Team 2 years; Choral Club 4 years; Patrol Club 3 years, Captain 2 years; 4-H Club 4 years; Member of cast of Senior Play. HELEN WHITTEN Friendliest” Helen is one of the friendliest and quietest of the seniors. We will all miss her smiles and helpfulness after she has graduated. 4-H Club 4 years; Choral Club 4 years; Librarian Club 1 year; Member of cast of Senior Play. GERTRUDE YANCEY Most Athletic” In truth, Gertrude Yancey is a girl in whom desired qualities are so nicely proportional that the most exacting standards will approve her as a representative Senior. Her positive manner will be one that commands respect, for it will be tempered with a clear-cut spirit of give and take. We will miss you, Gertrude, because you give added efficiency and tone to our surroundings. Choral Club 3 years; 4-H Club 4 years; Readers Club 2 years, Treasurer 1 year; Alpha Club 2 years, Secretary and Treasurer 1 year; Librarian 2 years; Reporter of Junior Class; President of Sophomore Class; Basketball Squad 4 years; Associate Editor of Annual; Member of cast of Senior Play. CLASS PROPHECY On May 28, 19S0, just ten years after gradua- tion from high school, I left my office at Boydton where I was County Demonstration Agent to attend to some matters of great importance. I went down to the office of Edward Curtis, a promising young lawyer, to ask his advice about the matters. He was not in, but his charming young secretary, Vernice Lewis, told me he would see me later in the day. As I was leaving, 1 encountered the former Edna Thomas, another classmate. I wondered why she could have been coming to a law office. My next appointment not until 3:00 o’clock, I decided to stop over at the new hospital to see an old friend of mine, H. T. Thompson, Jr., who had been injured while trying out experiments on his farm. I was met at the desk by the head nurse, Helen Whitten, who immediately sent for her assistant, Rachel Simmons, to take me up to his room. On my way, I met Zenora B. Gordon, the visiting surgeon, who had been called in from Chicago for a special case. After a pleasant chat with H. T., I was sud- denly stricken with a terrible tooth ache and went as quickly as possible to the dentist office of Dr. Gertrude Yancey. In the waiting room sat Elliott Ashworth, who evidently had come in for the same purpose as I. Talking to him a few minutes, I found him very engrossed s in his mag- nificent dairy farm, and he had cause to be. In a few minutes Allie Mae Cox, Dr. Yancey’s secre- tary, came out and said that the doctor was ready for me, but I found that my tooth was no longer aching. Coming out of the office, I met Lucille Cli- borne, another former classmate, with her small son, who was making his annual visit to the dentist. I was much surprised being the social butterfly she is. Looking across the street to the second floor of a building, I could see Elsie Brewer and Ruby Moseley pounding furiously on typewriters. It is being whispered that Elsie is soon to marry her boss. Suddenly looking at my watch and finding I was already late for my appointment, I started down the street in great haste, only to run into Ethel Hightower, who was teaching school. She had a worried look on her face, and when I asked her the trouble, she said she had about twenty-five sets of test papers to correct. Thus delayed, I decided not to keep the appoint- ment at all, but to stop in at the new chemical plant. There Ardelle High was filing records of the new experiments just completed by John Bowers, head chemist of the plant. Hearing a noise outside, I knew at once it was time for the new passenger plane to be in. I decided to go down to the airport and see my old friend, Curtis Sumner, who was hostess on it, and to my surprise found Marshall Snead piloting it. Can you imagine that? On my way home, I heard a loud whistle. Looking back, I saw Drury Evans go speeding by in a streamline train. Finding it too late to return to my office, I went home rather tired but pleased with my day’s observations. CLASS HISTORY There are many pictures in the gallery of memories that recall to us the happy days spent in our school career. In September, 1937, twenty-seven freshmen entered Buckhorn High School with the prospects of finishing in a fine way in 1940. During the year we gained Gladys Wilmoth and Gladys Hendrick from Boydton School. But much to our grief, we lost Hamit Cox, Helen Eastwood, Zenora Gordon, and Evelyn Farrar. As sophomores, we gained a little self-confi- dence. Twenty-five merry boys and girls under the sponsorship of Miss Hatch completed our class. Our officers were: President, Gertrude Yancey; Vice-President, Ruby Moseley; Secretary and Treasurer, Edna Thomas; Reporter, Gladys Hen- drick. We were sorry to see Edward Curtis, John D. Hightower, and Christine Collins leave, but welcomed Zenora Gordon and Edna Thomas in our class, but Zenora left us again before the year had passed. Time passed quickly and soon we were Juniors. Again, Miss Hatch was our sponsor, but now our class had only twenty-one members. Our officers were: President, John Bowers; Vice-President, Myrtle Jordan; Secretary and Treasurer, Ruby Moseley. It was our duty and pleasure to entertain the Seniors with a Valentine party on February 14. We were deeply grieved when Gladys Hendrick had to discontinue school on account of illness. We lost Marion Wells also, for she had decided that the school of matrimony” was even better than Buckhorn. Seniors at last! We were now what we had hoped, worked, and dreamed for, all these years. We were happy when we discovered that Miss Hatch would continue to be our sponsor. This year our officers are: President, Myrtle Jordan; Vice-President, Racheal Simmons; Secretary, Elsie Brewer; Treasurer, John Bowers. On February 23, we were delightfully enter- tained by the Juniors with a Junior-Senior party. As the year passed by, we gained Edward Curtis, but what a surprise to learn that Gladys Wilmoth had joined the married list. We have had our struggles, and we have had our good times. We have, throughout our school career, had splendid teachers and loyal friends. Now time draws near when we will bid our Alma Mater farewell. We will not be afraid, but we will go forth to life with courage. Graduation is not the ending, but only the beginning of a newer, better, and fuller life. Rachael Simmons. Myrtle Jordan. CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1940, of sane mind and possessed of all our faculties, wish to leave our following possessions to our underclassmen. May they use them to the best possible advantage and in doing so may their thoughts ever to us return: To Miss Hatch and other members of the faculty, we leave our many thanks and deep appreciation for the great help they have rendered to us during our school days. To the Freshman Class, we leave our popularity in order that they will be more popular with their teachers. To the Sophomore Class, we leave our leadership in order that they will have more leaders. To the Junior Class, we leave our honor of being Seniors and the responsibility of printing and publishing the year-book; may they have less trouble. We further wish to make the following individual bequests: To Thelma Johnson, I, Gertrude Yancey, leave my bashfulness in order that I may be less bashful and she may blush sometime. I, Vernice Lewis, leave my beaus to Ola Mason. May she always have plenty. My wide-awake interest in my surroundings, I, John Bowers, leave to Howard Gwaltney, in hopes he will not sleep in class. To Ruby Taylor, I, Myrtle Jordan, leave my leadership; I hope she will enter more clubs. I, Curtis Sumner, leave my studious ability to Danise Clark so that she can get her work up on time. I, Marshall Snead, leave my politeness to C. W. Johnson. To Susan Barnes, I, Allie Mae Cox, leave my quietness and peaceful nature with the hope she will not get angry so quickly. I, Helen Whitten, leave my friendliness to Bettie Lou Moss; may she be more friendly. To Roy Clark, I, H. T. Thompson, leave my noisy ways. Don’t be so quiet, Roy. To Rachel Tacket, I, Elsie Brewer, leave my curls in hope she will soon have some as well. I, Ethel Hightower, leave my seriousness to Mary Frances Harris in order that she may be more quiet. I, Drury Evans, leave my athletic ability to Billy Watson. May he enter more sports. To Eva Mebane Gordan, I, Edna Thomas, leave my happy-go-lucky ways so that she will take love less seriously. To Nancy Blalock, I, Zenora Belle Gordon, leave my size in hopes that she will grow taller. I, Edward Curtis, leave my size and strength to John C. Gordon in hopes of another big baseball player. An ever-ready smile to Evelyn Stovall, I, Rachel Simmons, leave. Evelyn, don’t take life so seriously. 1, Lucille Cliborne, leave my artistic ability to Edwin Powell; may it help him to improve his airplane models. I, Elliott Ashworth, leave my quietness to William Simmons to help him lower his voice. I, Ardelle High, leave to Rachel Wells my name of being a flirt. To Iris Manning, I, Ruby Moseley, leave my talking ability. I hope she will be less bashful. To the whole school, we leave our happiness and good times. May their memories of us be long and pleasant. THE SENIOR CLASS Gertrude Yancey and Ethel Hightower. Front row, left to right: Eva Mebane Gordon, Dansie Clarke, Evelyn Stovall, Susan Barnes, Billy Watson, Nancy Blalock, Ola Mason, Rachel Wells. Second row: Iris Manning, Ruby Taylor, Howard Gwaltney, Edwin Powell, Roy Clarke, William Simmons, Miss Delphine Hatch. Absent from picture, Mary Frances Harris. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Billy Watson Susan Barnes Nancy Blalock Ola Mason Rachel Wells Miss Delphine 1 l.vu 1 1 P resident Vice-President Secretary T reasurer Reporter Sponsor SOPHOMORE CLASS First row, left to right: W. O. Clark, Raymond Wells, Carroll Gordon, William H. Creedle, Wesley Yancey, Coolidge Wells. Second row: Alma Jordon, Bettie Lou Moss, Lucille Brewer, Snead Thomas, Mae Rolfe, John C. Gordon, Hollis Estes, Mack Paulette, Louise Reese, Marvin Pearce, Edith Thompson. Third row: Myrtle Saunders, Christine Lewis. Edith Crowe, Helen Hightower, Frances Hudson, Hunter Cleaton, Billy Morgan, Mr. L. W. Harding, Ardelle Ashworth, Eleanor Drumwright, Rachel Tackett. Officers John C. Gordon President Hollis Estes Vice-President Mae Rolfe Secretary Snead Thomas T reasurer Mr. L. W. Harding Sponsor 9 Officers Earl Clarke President Billy Parker Vice-President Donald Wells Sccretary-T reasurer Mr. R. W. Perkinson Sponsor Left to right, seated: Cecil Beck, Tommy Gordan, Charlie Taylor. First row: Ruby Saunders, Ethel Snead, Georgiana Ferguson, Thelma Johnson, Billy Parker, Earl Clarke, Donald Wells, Ruby Shearin, Grade Crowder. Second row: Opie Sue Gill, Mabel Lewis, Elizabeth Drumwright, Mr. R. W. Perkinson, Paul Blalock, Jr., Lewis Puryear, Billy Crews, Marvin Bowers, Millard Jordan, A. W. Johnson. Absent from picture: John Manning, Helen Ashworth, Adaline Cleaton, Jewel Creedle, Kathleen Crowder, Hazel Harris. FRESHMAN CLASS Motto Together we stand; divided we fall” Colors Blue and White ALPHA CLUB Elsie Brewer President Ruby Moseley Vice-President Gertrude Yancey Secretary-Treasurer Mr. L. W. Harding Sponsor Front row, left to right: Rachel Simmons, Rachel Wells, Gertrude Yancey, Elsie Brewer, Ruby Mose- ley, Susan Barnes, Danise Clark. Second row, left to right: Curtis Sumner, Myrtle Jordan, John Bow- ers, Billy Watson, Mr. Harding, Edwin Powell, Ethel Hightower, Evelyn Stovall. BETA CLUB Myrtle Jordan President John Bowers Vice-President Rachel Simmons Secretary Curtes Sumner T reasurer Rachel Wells Reporter Mr. L. W. Harding Sponsor Front row, left to right: Alma Jor- dan, Rachel Wells, Curtis Sumner, Myrtle Jordan, John Bowers, Rachel Simmons, Nancy Blalock, John C. Gordan. Second row, left to right: Ruby Taylor, Susan Barnes, Ruby Moseley, Mr. Harding, Elsie Brewer, Billy Watson, Edwin Powell, Ethel Hightower. CHORAL CLUB Elsie Brewer President Susan Barnes Vice-President John C. Gordon Secretary-T reasurer Miss Thelma Petty Mrs. H. S. Edmonson Sponsors Front row, left to right: Ruby Moseley, Susan Barnes, Eva Mebane Gordon, Lucille Cliborne, Betty Lou Moss, Rachel Wells, Lueille Brewer, Snead Thomas, John Bowers, Hollis Estes, John C. Gordon. Second row: Elsie Brewer, Myrtle Jordan, Nancy Blalock, Thelma Johnson, Ardelle High, Vernice Lewis, Gertrude Yancey, Louise Reese, Hunter Cleaton, Edwin Powell, William Hunter Creedle, H. T. Thompson, Jr. Third row: William Simmons, Edna Thomas, Danise Clarke, Ola Mason, Helen Whitten, Zenora B. Gor- don, Ethel Hightower, Donald Wells, Marvin Bowers. MUSIC CLASS Mrs. H. S. Edmonson T cacher Sitting: Delma Roberts, Jerry New- man, Janet Simmons, Dorothy Cli- borne, John -C. Gordon. Standing: Ardelle High, Gracie Crowder, Mary Agnes Gordon, Edythe Dalton. Ab- sent from picture: Mrs. Edmonson, Jane Blalock. LIBRARY CLUB Susan Barnes President Rachel Wells Secretary-T reasurer Sitting: Miss Delphine Hatch, Mrs. Susie Barnes. Standing , left to right: Lucille Brewer, Alma Jordan, Helen Whitten, Pearl Wells, Ola Mason, Danise Clarke, Curtis Sumner, Susan Barnes, Rachel Wells, Evelyn Stov- all, Ethel Hightower. Absent from picture: Helen Ashworth. READERS 1 CLUB Myrtle Jordan President Curtis Sumner Secretary-T reasurer Miss Delphine Hatch Sponsor First row, left to right: Curtis Sum- ner, Myrtle Jordan,.- Lucille Cli- borne, Nancy Blalock. Second row: Mae Rolfe, Alma Jordan, Helen Ashworth, Rachel Simmons, Zenora Belle Gordon, Rachel Wells, Mr. L. W. Harding, Evelyn Stovall. Third row: Miss Delphine Hatch, Eleanor Drumwright, H. T. Thompson, Ola Mason. TENNIS CLUB John C. Gordon President Danise Clarke Manager Front row, left to right: Edna Thomas, Eva Mebane Gordon, Dan- ise Clarke, John C. Gordon, Lucille Cliborne, Ola Mason. Second row: Hollis Estes, Susan Barnes, Mr. L. W. Harding, Zenora Belle Gordon, Nancey Blalock, Edwin Powell. TYPING CLASS Miss Lottie Creedle Instructor First table: Mack Paulette, John C. Gordon. Second table: Lottie Cree- dle, Danise Clarke, Ola Mason. Third table: Georgiana Ferguson, Ruby Moseley, Vernice Lewis. Fourth table: Billy Morgen, Wil- liam Simmons. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Hollis Estes President Zenora Belle Gordon Vice-President John Bowers Sccretary-T reasurer Nancy Blalock Reporter Front row, left to right: Ethel Snead, Ardelle High, Thelma John- son, Gertrude Yancey, Vernice Lewis, Lucille Cliborne, Mary Jor- dan, Bettie Lou Moss, Edyth Dalton, C. W. Johnson. Second row, left to right: Paul Blalock, Jr., Coolidge Wells, Billy Crews, Raymond Wells, W. O. Clark, Jr., Wesley Yancey, Mary Agnes Gordon, Elsie Brewer, Ruby Moseley, Myrtle Jordan, Alma Jordan. Third row, left to right: Susan Barnes, Eva Mebane Gordon, Edna Thomas, Danise Clarke, Nancy Blalock, Hollis Estes, Zenora Gordon, John Bowers, Rachel Wells, John C. Gordon, Ola Mason, Georgiana Ferguson, Lucille Brewer. Fourth row, left to right: Marvin Pearce, Edwin Powell, William Simmons, Snead Thomas, Roy Clarke, Lewis Puryear, Billy Morgan, Hunter Cleaton, Charlie Taylor, Millard Jordan, Kennon Snead, Pete Johnson. Back row: H. T. Thompson, Jr., Marvin Bowers, Marshall Snead, Edward Curtis, Mack Paulette, Carroll Gordon, Donnie Wells, William Hunter Creedle, Drury Evans, Howard Gwaltney, Elliott Ashworth, Cecil Beck, Billy Parker, Earl Clarke. BASEBALL SQUAD John Bowers Manager Roy Clarke Captain R. W. Perkinson Coach Front row, left to right: Charlie Taylor, Marshall Snead, Marvin Bowers, William Hunter Creedle. Second row, left to right: Carroll Gordon, Drury Evans, H. T. Thompson, Jr., John Bowers, Ed- ward Curtis, Hunter Cleaton, Lewis Puryear. Third row, left to right: Mr. Perkinson, William Simmons, Roy Clarke, Mack Paulette, Hollis Estes, Billy Parker, Billy Morgan, Donnie Wells, Marvin Pearce. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Myrtle Jordan Manager Rachel Wells Captain Mr. W. H. Elliott Coach Left to right: Thelma Johnson, Gertrude Yancey, Ardelle High, Vernice Lewis, Myrtle Jordan, Dan- ise Clark, Zenora Belle Gordon, Rachel Wells, Nancy Blalock. BOYS’ BASKETBALL John Bowers Manager Roy Clarke Captain Mr. R. W. Perkinson Coach Left to right: William Hunter Creedle, Hunter Cleaton, Carroll Gordan, Hollis Estes, Lewis Pur- year, John Bowers. Second row: Mack Paulette, Donnie Wells, Snead Thomas, Roy Clarke, Edwin Powell, Billy Morgan, Marvin Pearce, Drury Evans, Mr. Perkinson. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA PATROL CLUB GIRLS’ 4-H CLUB BOYS’ 4-H CLUB FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA John - Boaters H. T. Thompson Marshall Snead Elliott Ashworth C oOLIDGE WELLS . Hunter Cleaton Mr. W. H. Elliott President Vice-P res id en t . . . . Secretary Treasurer . . . . Reporter . . Watchdog . . . Instructor First rou: Carroll Gordan. C. W. Johnson, Millard Jordan. Thomas Gordan. Charlie Taylor, Wesley Yancey. Second rou: Drury Evans, Marshall Snead, Elliott Ashworth, John Bowers, H. T. Thompson, Coolidge Wells, Hunter Cleaton, Donald Wells. Third rou : Mr. Harding, Roy Clarke, Edward Curtis, Marvin Pearce, Snead Thomas, William H. Creedle, Hollis Estes. Mack Paulette, Marvin Bowers, Earl Clarke, Mr. Elliott. Fourth rou : Cecil Beck, W. O. Clarke, Jr., Howard Gwaltney, Billy Crews, Raymond Wells, Billy Morgan, Billy Parke, William Simmons. Lewis Puryear. PATROL CLUB H. T. Thompson Elliott Ashworth Mr. R. W. Perkinson Evelyx Stovall Captain Lieutenant Sponsor . . Mascot Kneeling, left to right: Herbert Hightower. Archie Ferguson, Melford Creedle, Kenton Snead, Gerald Simmons, Gerald Estes, Horace Blalock. Clinton Whitten. Standing: H. T. Thompson, Jr., Evelyn Stovall, Elliott Ashworth, Francis Thompson, Wesley Yancey, Marvin Bowers, Mr. Perkinson. GIRLS ' 4-H CLUB Motto: To Make The Best Better” Rachel Wells Eva Mebaxe Gordon Lucille Brewer Betty Lou Moss Danise Clarke Zenora Belle Gordon President . . . . Vice-President Secretary-T reasnrer Reporter . . Song Leader Sergeanf-af-Arms First rou, left to right: Sadie Ruth Ogburn. Telta Mae Robertson, Annie Robertson, Christine Thompson, Betty Leigh Brown, Betty Jane Farrar, Shirley Hightower, Margaret Ashworth. Second rou : Mary Jordan, Audrey Hightower, Zenora Belle Gordon, Lucille Brewer, Rachel Wells. E a Mebane Gordon, Danise Clarke, Betty Lou Moss, Marion Overton. Nancy Blalock. Third rou : Mabel Cox, Pearline Elliott. Lena Rolfe, Dorothy Cliborne, Edvthe Dalton, Ola Mason, Lucille Cliborne, Susan Barnes, Gertrude Yancey. Fourth rou : Ardelle High, Rachel Simmons. Evelyn Stovall, Evelyn Morgan, Mae Rolfe, Alma Jordan, Mary Elizabeth Thompson. Mary Agnes Goron, Elsie Brewer, Ruby Moseley. Back rou : Myrtle Jordan, Thelma Johnson, Helen Whitten, Helen Hightower. Opie Sue Gill. Ethel Snead, Christine Lewis, Ardelle Ashworth, Ruby Taylor, Allie Mae Cox, Yernice Lewis. Iris Manning, Edna Thomas. Absent from picture: Charlotte Johnson, Edith Reamy, Ida Lee Callahan, Mary Frances Harris. BOYS ' 4-H CLUB Motto: To Make The Best Better” Earl Crutchi ii ld President Millard Jordan Secretary First rou, left to right: Pete Johnson. L. T. Gwantnev, Millard Jordan. Gerald Simmons, Archie Ferguson, Gerald Estes. Second rou : Roy Hudson, Edward Overton, Millard Creedle, Jim Morgan, Earl Crutchfield, Carlton Griffin. Absent from picture: Dickie Thompson, Milton Sculthrope. Ben Simmons. Kenton Snead, John Manning, Cecil Beck. Name Pet Horror Pet Expression Favorite Subject Wants To Be Probably Will Be Elliott Ashworth rats tain’t so chemistry engineer farmer John Bowers busted” fingers Si Senor pretty girls chemical engineer chemical engineer H. T. Thompson liars the devil! Peggy Peggy’s heart-throb bachelor Helen Whitten straight hair gosh! biology nurse wife THE SENIOR CLASS of BUCKHORN HIGH SCHOOL Presents MARRYING MARGARET AT THE HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM MARCH 29, 1940 8:00 P.M. Harrison Hunter (A Retired Business Man) Edward Curtis Winifred (His Twenty-One-Year-Old Daughter) Zenora B. Gordon Leila (His Nineteen-Year-Old Daughter) Elsie Brewer Margaret (His Twenty-Five-Year-Old Daughter) Myrtle Fordan Harriet Hunter (Harrison’s Maiden Sister) Curtis Sumner Leona Hunter (A Cousin) Gertrude Yancey Leonard Statton (Engaged to Leila) Drury Evans Leo Statton (Engaged to Winifred) Marshall Snead Marjorie Tucker (A Friend of the Hunter Sisters) Ardelle High Amelia Gardner (A Friend of the Hunter Sisters) Ruby Moseley Noel Thomas (Engaged to Marjorie) Vernice Lewis Ross Van Buren (Engaged to Amelia) Edna Thomas Ethel (Maid at the Hunters) Helen Whitten Lorin Gelbert (Who Answers the S. O. S.) John Bowers Professor Maxwell Devine (Answers S. O. S.) ...... . H. T. Thompson I. W. Wellington (Answers the S. O. S.) Elliott Ashworth ADMISSION: 15c-25c THE IDEAL SENIOR Curtis Sumner’s studiousness Elsie Brewer’s looks Allie Mae Cox’s quietness Myrtle Jordan’s leadership Ardelle High’s musical talent Lucille Cliborne’s attractiveness Ruby Moseley’s dancing ability Vernice Lewis’s cuteness Gertrude Yancey’s neatness Ethel Hightower’s helpfulness OF BUCKHORN HAS: Zenora B. Gordon’s sportsmanship Helen Whitten’s friendliness Edna Thomas’ oomph Rachel Simmons’ popularity John Bower’s intelligence Drury Evans’ ability to get out of work H. T. Thompson’s sense of humor Marshall Snead’s ability to talk Edward Curtis’ athletic ability Elliott Ashworth’s ability to debate SENIOR CLASS DIARY 1940 September 7 — Noise! School begins. October 11 — Hurrah! It is school day at the county fair. October 13 — Some of the Seniors took part in a pageant given by the Choral Club at the Chase City Fair. November 17 — Fiddlers Convention. November 18 — Our Principal, Mr. L. W. Harding, made possible a tour of Historic Williamsburg for the students and attendance at a football game there. William and Mary vs. Washington and Lee. November 23 — Thanksgiving holidays. November 2 3 — Achievement Day; Buckhorn entertained. December 4 — We got our rings today and are just thrilled for words! December 5 — Seniors got their cards today; goodness there has been so much excite- ment these last two days. December 18 — We began the annual today. December 22 — Hurrah! Christmas holidays began. Jan. 3 — Came back to school after a big Christmas. January 2 3 — Three feet of snow kept us out of school until February 6 (wish it would snow again). February 12 — Mid-term exams began today. February 2 3 — Junior and Senior party, Buckhorn’s social event of the year. March 2 5 — Out for Easter holidays. March 27 — Senior play. April 3 — A representative from Smith Deal Massey gave a talk. April 10 — The annual pictures were taken. April 1 1 — Seniors gave their play in Chase City, Virginia. May 15 — Buckhorn’s annual operetta was given. May 24 — Examinations began. May 23 — Baccalaureate sermon. May 2 8 — Graduation! Good-bye! Supt. C. B. Green Mr. L. W. Harding Mr. S. E. Cole Buckhorn Truck Drivers R. P. Gordon R. A. Williams P. M. Blalock A. B. Cooper W. W. Estes, Jr. Blue Bird Tea Room Vassar’s Pettus No. 2 Thomas House Earl Warren Garland Creedle Howard D. Warren L. Davis Dept. Store Compliments of O. L. Bonney R. H. Crews J. P. Bailey H. P. Hammer Lucille’s Beauty Shop Dr. Davis H. C. Coleman South Hill Enterprise Garland Thomas Dr. C. M. Heartwell F. M. Restaurant W. H. Crowder Howard Hamlin Virginia Lee Shop Byron Simmons Jas. T. Gordon David Holmes Frances Johnson Tommy Watkins H. P. Jeffreys, Jr. Buster Morgan Myrl Crowder Dr. H. H. Braxton Chase City Dept. Store Beauty Shop Dr. R. B. Hutchinson P. H. Maddux Pauline Shop Lewters Drug Store Charles Johnson John D. Hightower Amy Lett A Friend Howard N. Beales A Friend THE CHASE CITY TOBACCO BOARD OF TRADE DEEPLY APPRECIATES THE PATRONAGE OF OUR FRIENDS IN YOUR COMMUNITY CHASE CITY TOBACCO BOARD OF TRADE Compliments of CHASE CITY DEPARTMENT STORE Chase City, Virginia BUCKHORN HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR CLASS RINGS SUPPLIED BY W. C. SAUNDERS COMPANY 211 North 7th Street JEFFREYS’ SPAULDING MFG. CO., Inc. LUMBER, BOX SHOOKS Chase City, Virginia Compliments of JEFFREYS’ MOTOR COMPANY Chase City, Virginia Compliments of ROBERTS HARDWARE COMPANY Chase City, Virginia HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS, REFRIGERATORS, RANGES, RADIOS, WASHING MACHINES, FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS CLARKSVILLE FURNITURE CO., Inc. Clarksville, Virginia CLASS RINGS, COMMENCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS, PERSONAL CARDS, CAPS, AND GOWNS JAMES L. DECK Manufacturers Representative 613 Roseneath Road Richmond, Virginia THE AMERICAN LEGION DANCE HALL Chase City, Virginia OPEN EVERY NIGHT. ROUND DANCING WEDNESDAY NIGHT, SQUARE DANCING FRIDAY NIGHT. SWIMMING POOL NEXT SUMMER. 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Mattresses Made Over Also New Mattresses Made to Order Compliments of SOUTH HILL BEAUTY SHOP LUCY DANCE South Hill, Virginia PENDERS Chase City, Virginia FRESH MEATS FRESH FISH FRESH PRODUCE Compliments of FOUR CHIMNEY INN 2-1 Hour Service Gulf and City Service Products Cabins B. A. ROBERTS SON COMPANY QUALITY HARDWARE Chase City, Virginia CHASE CITY SERVICE STATION Texaco Products Full Line of Auto Supplies Tires. Tubes and Batteries W. L. Holmes PRUDEN AND HUTCHINSON The Leading Store Chase City, Virginia PIEDMONT SERVICE GLENN’S STATION THE BIG STORE WITH GULF GAS AND OIL THE LITTLE PRICES TIRES ANI) ACCESSORIES Boydton, Virginia Chase City, Virginia HOWERTON’S MARVIN H. BEALES ANTIQUE SHOP Insurance of all Kinds Clarksville, V irginia and Surety Bonds Largest Stock of Antiques in Phones, Office 80; Residence 41 Southern Virginia Boydton, Virginia FORD SERVICE We Wonder What Would Happen, WILLIE WELLS MOTOR IF — COMPANY Clarksville, Virginia Lucille would get to school on time. Rachel would reduce. Curtis was not sarcastic. General Repair, Goodrich Tires IT. T. was not funny. Vernice was not attractive. Exide Batteries Marshall was not lazy. John was not conceited. Allie Mae was loud. Zenora would he dependent. Gertrude would have a date. Edward could not play hall. THE BUGLE STAFF Myrtle would fall in love. Elsie would make up her mind. takes this opportunity Ruby could not be with Elsie. Edna could not sing a “Carroll.” to thank the advertisers and Elliott entered sports. all the others who have made this annual possible Ethel could not giggle. Ardelle could not flirt. Drury could not go to South Hill. Helen could not laugh.