Buckingham Central High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Buckingham, VA)

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Cast Will and Testament ' ill e, the graduating class of Buckingham Central High School, of the county of Buckingham, state of Virginia, and the re- public of the United States, being of legal High School age, sound of mind, pure of heart, and set in our ways, do declare this to be our Last Will and Testament hereby revoking any and all wills heretofore made by us . We, the Senior Class of 1953, do will and bequeath to the Faculty, the memories of the Class as they will never have another one like it . We, the Senior Class of 1953, do will and bequeath to the Junior Class, our abi- lity to have their wishes granted and our radio we won . We, the Senior Class of 1953, do will and bequeath to Buckingham Central High School, the pleasant changes this class has made . We, Lucille Toney and Louise Miles, do will and bequeath our ability to dance to Margie Shumaker and Carolyn Jones. I, Grace Blackwell, do will and be- queath my ability to become a Senior to J ean B ryant . I, Hirbey J. Chulston, hereby will my prosition as Herotical Alcamest of da Sad- dest Departmunt of de Henstitute of Buck- ingona Centrola Heigh to henyone . I, Phyllis Adams, do will and bequeath to Mutt Robinson my ability to go from class to class without hitting someone in the pro- cess. I, Annie May Mason, do will and be- queath my ability to be BCHS’ “Chewing Gum Champion to Pauline Harris. I, Rodney Word, do will and bequeath all my girl friends to Jimmy Charlton. I, Mamie Moss, do will and bequeath to Paula Hill my seat in Government Class and hope that she will use it to the best ad- vantage . I, Barbara Guill, do will and bequeath my quiet ways to anyone who can’t keep his mouth shut . I, John Austin, do will and bequeath my ability to be quiet and to pay attention in Algebra class to Howard Shipp. I, Amelia Safritt, do will and bequeath my band uniform to anyone who is big enough to fill it, and may they have as much enjoy- ment with it as I have. I, Iva Worrell, do will and bequeath my front seat in classes to anyone who wants to learn. I, Marjorie Self, do will and bequeath my seat in Government class to anyone who can get along with Mr . Shotzberger and make passing grades. I, Rose Marie Jones, do will and be- queath my quiet ways to Mutt Robinson and may he improve in his conduct in the hall. I, Elizabeth Harris, do will and be- queath my science trips to Lucy Wootton. She should enjoy the sights next year. I, Olga Batista, do will and bequeath the front seat in English class to anyone who wants to learn English. I, Otis Worley, do will and bequeath my flirty ways to any Junior who is man enough to handle such a job. I, Bessie Carter, do will and bequeath my ability to hold Secretary and Treasurer of F.H. A. to any girl who can handle the Big Job . I, Betty Stout, do will and bequeath my ability to get my work done to anyone who can bear the weight of the homework papers and books . I, Joan Poole, do will and bequeath my ability to play basketball to anyone who has the desire but not the ability. I, Pansy Jamerson, do will and be- queath my ability to read books to anyone who needs it . I, Robert Crews, do will and bequeath my History book to someone who is smarter than I am. I, Melvin Jamerson, do will and be- queath nothing, as I am taking everything with me . I, John Crute, do will and bequeath my ability to shave to Allan Shepherd. I, Kyle Knott, do will and bequeath my big shoes to anyone whose feet are big enough to fill them . I, Roger Hardiman, do will and bequeath my ability to leave girls alone to C.C. Shu- maker . I, Betty Seay, do will and bequeath my height to Frankie Throckmorton. I, Ray Tapscott, do will and bequeath all my girl friends to anyone not lucky enough to have one . I, Richard Throckmorton, do will and bequeath my ability to get in trouble to Billy Miller . I, Madaline Ripley, do will and bequeath my flirting ability to anyone who flirts more than I. I, Junell Rafferty, do will and bequeath my dusty seat on Bus No. 3, to anyone crazy enough to want it . I, Patsy Dunevant, do will and bequeath my basketball suit, Number 8, which I have had four years, to Carolyn Jones. I, Beulah Forbes, do will andbequeath my ability to get along with Mr. Hurt to Shirley Stout . I, Joyce Ownby, do will and bequeath my dusty seat on Bus No. 15, to anyone who can afford a dust cloth. I, Richard Crews, do will and bequeath my government book to any Junior who is fortunate enough to need one. I, Cullen Rosen, do will and bequeath my height to Henry Maxey. I, James Harmon, do will and bequeath my ability to get to school late to Bill Stan- ley . I, Donald Coleman, do will and bequeath my “height to Alton Ragland. I, Keith Bryant, do will and bequeath my studious ways to Ernest Taylor. I, Richard Huddleston, do will and be- queath the school bus I drive to anyone who can handle the Kids”. I, Milton Huddleston, do will and be- queath my quiet ways to Lyle Ranson. I, Charles Roberts, do will andbequeath my “naughty ways to James Dixon. Hereunto have we set our hands and seals this day in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty-three. Beulah Forbes and Committee

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Class History (YESTERDAY) It was a bright, sunny day in September back in 1948, that we, the present Senior Class entered B. C. H. S. We assembled in the auditorium, where we were divided into three groups, under the leadership of Mrs. Bransford, Miss Ingle and Miss Charlton. The halls were filled with lost 8th. graders the first few days, but we finally settled down to work . In the fall of ' 49, we returned to B. C. H. S. , where we were no longer 8th. graders, but were members of the Fresh- man Class. Our interests were broadening and many of us joined clubs. There were several who went out for basket- ball and no w are outstanding players. Then in ’50, we came back as Sophomores. By now, we were even more confident of ourselves and we took part in more activities than before. With only a few Juniors, we gave the Senior prom, which was a success. On returning to school in September of ’51, we were al- most surprised to find ourselves Juniors. This being the year that there were only six seniors, we were in top place. We took a leading part in the Commencement Exercises, at which, we presented the six Seniors corsages of white roses. On September 5th, 1952, we entered Central as Seniors. Out of 87 of our classmates of the 8th. grade, only 44 re- mained. During the first semester we lost one of these. This year was full of activities. One of the most exciting occa- sions was ordering our rings. We measured for our Caps and Gowns and ordered our cards and invitations. This made us think that Graduation was near. We are looking forward to our Senior trip, which has not been planned. We are sure that the Junior-Senior prom will be a success. We will treas- ure the memories of all our happy days at Central and we will remember our teachers’ kind guidance. To our teachers and the students of B. C. H. S. , the Class of ’53 bids a fond adieu.

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GOODBY For four years we’ve studied hard, Our lessons we hope we know. If you want a real good hint, Ask us before we go. As we look toward our parting day, There is one thing we wish to say . Study hard and do your best, And leave to the Teachers the rest. After we leave old Central High, That’s when the hardest work will come . But now we will wait till that time, And hope our Victory we will have won . Now we SENIORS will say good-by , To good old days at Central High . To our classmates and Teachers dear , Good-by sweet ones , and keep good cheer . Rod ney Word mini 1 i i j . • h