Capeville Elementary School - Golden Memories Yearbook (Capeville, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1948 volume:

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' .■3 DEDICATION To the parents of the graduating class of 1951, who have labored, tolled, and sacrificed their all, who have helped and aided us through all the weary years of the past, in order that we might complete our elementary school career, and, in so doing, prepare ourselves for the Joys, sorrows, laughter, and tears of our life to come, we sincerely dedicate this, the 1951 edition of the Golden Memories. ;tr’ I I ; AD MIWISTRATIO V. Arnolci mr.Qr.Tf lle.n ClsststariT fr-inCJpai (iiss Cora CompheK SupCr ' Visor ' — OunoiL. X • � 6 7J Not Sh ujf) Pottersari) I FACULT Y- I Y - I- 1 I I I i i 1 Mr, Clarence E. Arnold, principal B, 3. M. S. Virginia State College, Petersburg, Va. Mr. George T. Allen, Assistant principal B. S. Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va, Mrs, Ellen 3. Helm B. S. St. Paul’s Polyt. Institute Lawrenceville, Virginia Miss prances P. Bibbins B. S, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. Mrs. Marie S. Doles B. 3. State Teachers College Elizabeth City, N. C. Mrs. Zelma L. Bragg B. S. State Teachers College Elizabeth City, N. C. Mrs. Irene 3. Patterson N. P, Virginia State College Petersburg, Virginia Mrs. Annie S. Bibbins B. S. Virginia State College Petersburg, Virginia Miss Marjorie Costen B. 3. State Teachers College Elizabeth City, N, C. Miss Mary A, Smaw B. S. St. Paul ' s Polyt, Inst. Lawrenceville, Virginia Mrs. Cherry A. Pitchett N. P, St. Paul’s Polyt. Inst. Lawrenceville, Virginia Mrs. Caldonla L. Brinkley N. P. Virginia State College Pet ersburg, Virginia I. he.ne.iy£fIer)T a. r€-P,Ae.cU 5 -J. 3 . iD-eTtij 14 ., 14 1 Tt 1 S ' , 5 e ve rc i. Oust r- j 7, lO Cj. Uorui le . . 3c le ry ir) 3 . doo! l .C fl}e,c ct jO £ac-€ ' fu Id, slf- (Loti Ir-t ll cl ) 7 l$‘ 5 ynt Tfi %Se}i- 55etf -2 , 7 aul Cy-HiLaI 0.7). C iCyiAloTtO-J U,( id a (i ' ftC c Sf jOr-fSaiC) L. lenienT AJ. d.tj aiS anat . a J ' lru lit, d£ ryi o • 3 o. rauC 1 ' I df- ' iJj 33 . tjlancd Si - jhdu ' Str’i ' ciui 3 s. O vO Cl 34 ' Urt Y-C. I• rih 7. S3, earnest 3f ' ' Cad!rXlr-tj U-O .i7 14-1. ry7, ri ‘2 , (Salrn 3 . ifH ' pt e-tua , 4 -S ' , [o nc H-7,S r ene.. At Y}£ i. 4 • CrioiAi, jro. sco-eerf -57 ' dx e. ' r riT ' ' 3, humanC ' ' - V- h a t—(d • SC, LUt dr ss ' 7 I IN MEJroRIAJff Mrs. Naomi fright Stevens fe the class of nineteen fifty-one dedicate to the late Mrs. Naomi Stevens, a member of our faculty, this space to show our memory of her. Those who came In contact with her will recall her willingness to cooperate with the students In making Capevllle Consolidated Elementary School a Model School, written Indelibly on our hearts and minds Is the record of our own teacher. Bffr. Charles Nathaniel McCune A great man, an Inspiring teacher, one 7 ho gave the better part of his life for the modeling of character of the youth, has gone, but Is not forgotten. We the class of ’51 bowj In humble submission to the passing of our beloved Instructor. 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TJ? e - 5 S ‘ 7 � c; Tn- ' n ' .iTer . W lli f .wo6 ti -j- ' Orme r- w� n Oir H- airV � s — T’ a er-. S. t-i :zfiberh Mrse.. S. ' ile I ' l ' dynac’-eT elt -TDi ' c.Vte ' ' Base ' BaH T)aH;e.r-, .V, 7 .T)of 9 err-v.v- oeautii I ' at AJ llyv £f ' SHortty Fciotha II Fky e f- ' - Naomi VdlTt c. Inarr -Nee ' ' Tfeaoher- ' ' ' ■q r- 5 V C.T PouJ ll- S s S uv ' Sfi. • G £o farJ-’feee YUr-S . ] 1 I f olvin X)i I lorxJ —n i ' Oo. T2)a5 r ai ? oyer- ) S)e rn ' i(Le Wb ' ts ' ayi Sis’’ pVurs Tuc,ker- ‘Smith AThlete. . 1 1 -raft. . .. 77nL, ' 5 - r Som 5 ' k QrW 5ei e‘niil SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the class of 1951, in the town of Capevill, the county of Northampton, and the state of Virginia, being in as good mental condition as usual, and in much better temper than usual, do hereby make this our last will and testament, rendering void and of no avail any former will or wills that may have been previously made by us during a period of temporary optimism. We feel that our brilliant record and our unusual achievements will live after us but, not wishing to take any chances, we suggest that a tablet, on which shall be inscribed our several names and a few of our most astounding deeds,be purchased and placed in the hall of our school in a position where it will strike the eye of all who enter. And in this manner we dispose of our posessions. We give and beq ueath, freely and without reservation to the Sixth Grade Class our rightful heirs, and to their heirs and assign forever our properties, they are: our self satisfaction, our importance, and our wisdom, all of which we possess in enormous q.uantities, and we hope that the said gifts will be of use in over coming their present inertia. we give and bequeath to the Juniors our well-known nerve, which they will need next year, and all the examination questions we have been given the past year. To our good friends the fifth grade class we leave pur patience. May they find it useful as it is the only means by which they can endure the Juniors. To the very young and unsophisticated fourth Grade we leave a map of the school building, so that they will not get lost and roam about in every body’s way looking for the classrooms on floor one. To our dear old school building Itself, we leave the peaceful quiet caused by our absence ana any apple cores, wads of gum,and crumpled notes we may have left about. To our principal we give and bequeath a sense of relief that we have at least graduated, pleasant memories of our seven years together, and a feeling of pride in any great deeds or noteworthy achievements that our future may contain, realizing that if we succeed, will owe much to his example and council. CLASS WILL (Continued) I 1 I To the teachers we bequeath our valuable sense of humor. s � e also give and bequeath to the teachers our very kindest regards and our sincere gratitude for their unfailing kindness and aid. Beside these bequests, we leave our best wishes to any and all who may desire them. finally, we do hereby name and appoint as the sole executor of this, our last will and testament, our class advisors, Mrs.Ellen S. Helm and Mr. George T. Allen. In witness whereof we, the class of 1951, the testator, have set our hand and seal on this sixth day of June in the year of 1951. Thelma Moses William Bailey Shirley Green CLASS ,DBillATIC CLUB Players ' Guild President ----- Virginia Allen Vice President - - Shirley Williams Secretary ----- Naomi Nottingham Costuming ----- Amanda Wright Business Mgr. - - - Lewis Clay Treasurer ----- prizell Thomas Literature - - - - Sarah White faculty Coach - - - Mrs. Zelma Bragg p SENIOR WHO’S WHO Sadie Ames Virginia Allen Martha Bailey Elsie Ames Shirley Williams Annie Reed Amanda Wright Harriet Spady Thelma Burgess Mary sue Brown Sue Cora Collins Shirley Usher Ora Lee Watson Elaine Smith Naomi Nottingham Margaret Powell Shirley Smaw Dorothy Burgess Sarah White Lucy Baker Shirley Green Margaret White Dorothy Doggett Barbara Spratley Shirley Kellam Bnma Morris Shirley Thomas Thelma Moses Vernlce Watson Most scholarly Best singer Most difficult Most pessimistic Beat Dancer Best dressed Best looking Shortest Slowest Noisest kiiuietest Smoothest Tallest Most talkative Cry baby Neatest Best athlete Best natured Most lady like Most unassuming Most optlmlatc Thinks he is Most cooperative Most likely to succeed Jolllest Tries hard Most curteous Pattest Good citizen Horace peele James Johnson Irvin Dixon George Pord Rufus Bailey Malvln Dillard Lewis Clay Wllmer Collins James Ames Lester Smith John W. Briscoe Charles Smith William Harris Theodore Andrews William Ployd Joseph Smith William Bailey Prizell Thomas Nelson Bowden Wallace Wilson Tucker Smith William Morris Mary Smith Vivian Doggett Thelma Talley Elizabeth Harris Carter Doggett Class colors: Porest Green and White Class Song: Mona Lisa Class Poem: Inspiration Class Motto: ”10 the Stars, Through Difficulty,” Class Plower: Red Rose CLASS HISTORY The history of the class of 1951 is so dramatic that it resembles a play. This play belongs to no particular classification, being at varioais stages - comedy and trtgedy and sometimes a review. The scenes all take place tn the Capeville Consolidated Elementary School, in the halls, classrooms, and auditorium and lunch room. Act I shows the arrival of the class in this place of learning. Amid the falling of leaves and the autumn winds of 1946, we the class of 1951, began our career as elementary pupils at Capeville. we were timid and afraid, having come from much smaller schools. We felt so small compared to such a large school. Our second year we naturally exhibited the traditional ”half-baked” air. We thought we knew everything. However, we soon realized that everything which glitters id not gold. Act II shows the third year of our elementary career at Capeville. This year found us a little more educated perhaps, but a little dazed by the liberal policies of a new teacher each year, our fourth year we marked with anxiety, as we were separated into two groups. Mrs. E, 3. Helm having charge of one group while Mrs. C. A. Htchett had charge of the second group. The sailing was far from smooth, nevertheless we were able to get through with the staff in our hands. Act III shows at last the final curtain has been rung up. we are seniors. We have seen a few of our number fall by the wayside, and we have seen some others of the group rise to higher heights. We are the usual seniors, proud, happy, and very lucky. This year brings to us another new teacher, Mr. G. T. Allen, Mr. Allen comes to us from Hare Valley ochool well prepared. We were happy indeed to welcome the re¬ turn of Mr. Allen to Capeville after an absence of two years. Looking back over our years spent at dear old Capeville, we are proud to have been a small part of an ever progressing Institution, Looking forward into the blurred future, we have no fears because Capeville Consolidated has taught us to be patient men and women. The play ends in a burst of glory with flowers, music,v and congratulations - in short, graduation exercises; and we have the well- known and ever popular happy ending. Class Historian CLASS POEM Inspiration The Joy ' s of Man are three: To dream, to do, to be. The whole of life, the first, the last, the best. Prom youth ' s triumphant power To age ' s lonely hour. There ' s naught beside; these three hold all the rest. In dreaming we aspire And, filled with higher desire, Reach toward the stars, look upward to the sky Our goal we may not gain, But, striving, we attain, A depth of soul, a hope that will not die. School of our early days. We who now chant thy praise Shall not forget the hono r due to thee, Who gave us faith to say, Life starts anew to-day, Inspiring us to dream, to do, to be. The seniors of 1951 CLASS SONG Mona Lisa Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa men have named you You ' re so like the lady with the mystic smile Is it only ' cause you ' re lonely,they have blamed yop For that Mona Lisa Strangeness in your smile? DO yop, smile to tempt a lover, Mona Lisa, or is this your way to hide a broken smile? Many dreams have been brought to your door step They Just lie there, and they die there Are you warm,are you real, Mona Lisa, Or Just a cold and lonely, lonely work of art. CLASS PROPHECY Dear seniors; Did you know,that the shape of your noses Your minds and your future iiscloses? Just to prove that my powers are ample r ■ I shall give you a wonderful sample. I glance thus at your faces all glowing And straightway your future I’m knowing. 1. Ere many years Frizzell Thomas will be a solem Doctor of Philosophy. 2. Vivian Doggett, a girl of charm and grace whose virtures are reflected in her face. Z. Malvln Dillard, always up in the air, who loves to take chances and perils to dare. 4. Our friend, Sarah White, has a very small voice, but great big emotions and diction quite choice. She’ll be a radio crooner some day. 5. A big league ball player, with charge huge and nerve sublime, Tucker Smith’s future plain I see. 6. So Amanda will run with glee a great employment agency. 7. Rufus Bailey likes to speculate and take his fun in tempting fate, 6. Emma Morris will write the perfect story. Thus covering herself with glory. 9, so Irvin Dixon will be,of course,a lawyer,criminal and divorce. 10. James Ames will be an artist who will mural decorations do. 11. Young Gilmer Collins has great ambition,he ' 11 be a wily politician. 12. So Shirley Smaw upon the stage will soon become the nations ' rage. IZ, Thelma Moses ' fertile brain and ready wit proclaims at once the Job she ' d fit. 14. So Lester Smith will become the wreckless Joberl A very lucky Wall Street broker, 15. To congress by admirers William Brisco will be sent and next, perhaps, be president, I hope this very generous sample has proved to you my powers. And that outline of your noses, your future honestly discloses. .r : .. Vfr ' VTSr rtr_: PPWP ' 7 - rM Onol I ' yfh — Vr . C.A. T ' ic. e-fi, A % ' f U F ' -iv - . ' -, ' } I BasKd Ball 5 , laacL-Caooin-rrvu. g-t. illen Mr. C.l. Ot dosU B. IIG iris — Jvi orsyr)A ,‘ jleJrr) tnh- • r- V ScAjifev....... ■-V :r-ir- ' • .-r ' ■• ' ;■ ' , Lef to rrir haac Tho josa ) h -. f- obarT Tei ens, Georje Flo cl yfir: Cc rfis B e ] Wr IbQ CLC fitlcincfJ fioOTTV. TJhji. Jhilmiv c(5coicIm . OUR YEARBOOK WAS SUPPLIED BY THE INTER-COLLEGIATE PRESS KANSAS CITY DIPLOMAS ANNOUNCEMENTS CAPS AND GOWNS MaHujjaciu ieM- xciudineiif. i� ike ckacd ' i America Oha, 4I U i OA YEARBOOKS PERSONAL CARDS TREASURY OF WISDOM STATIONERY T r : -7 s t I ' IT Mr. Clarence E. Arnold, principal B. S. M. S. Virginia State College, Petersburg, Va. Mr. George T. Allen, Assistant principal B. S. Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. Mrs. Ellen 3. Helm B. S. St. Paul’s Polyt. Institute Lawrenceville, Virginia Miss Prances P. Bibblns B. S. Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. Mrs. Marie S. Doles B. 5. State Teachers College Elizabeth City, N. C. Mrs. Zelma L. Bragg B. S. State Teachers College Elizabeth City, N. C. MTS. Irene S. Patterson N. P. Virginia State College Petersburg, Virginia Mrs. Annie S. Bibblns B. S. Virginia State College Petersburg, Virginia Miss Marjorie Costen B. 3. State Teachers College Elizabeth City, N. C. Miss Mary A. Smaw B. S. St. Paul’s polyt. Inst. Lawrenceville, Virginia Mrs. Cherry A. Pitchett N. P. St. Paul’s Polyt. Inst. Lawrenceville, Virginia Mrs. Caldonla L. Brinkley N. P. Virginia State College Petersburg, Virginia h Lef to nn r: Isaac ThomjOSay) ff)r ' . HokiorT tei ens Georje lo cL yPir: CyUr-hs Bel I THr IbguCLC Fltfclnctt r V ’,: ;j •V,i‘ ' ' rj-yfl ■:).-■■ y ' ) £•■ r V ' ■ ' ’ ' :