Ceres High School - Mountaineer Yearbook (Ceres, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1956 volume:

DOA ents cag pS Nb MOURN Published by the Senior Class of Ceres High School, Ceres, Virginia es ce RO PAR gts q J.M. THOMAS Principal Faculty RUTH B. KEGLEY Phys. Ed. Director WOODROW SCOTT Agriculture seh | it) Peretti) or erent , MARGARET G. WADDELL History and English LOIS O. CRABTREE Home Economics RUTH G. THOMAS First Grade LOUISE C. CASSELL BETTY SUE GROSECLOSE Second Third Fourth Fifth Grade FAYE KIDD Sixth Seventh 7% x XK , 5 VY aN wN S $ � VICE-PRESIDENT Richard Bane Compton Dick Pet Peeve-Teachers Favorite Saying- 'Darned if I know TREASURER Betty Marie Umbarger George Pet Peeve-Boys Favorite Saying- Oh Man Seniors PRESIDENT Mary Jean Cassell Sam Pet Peeve-Boys Favorite Saying- Shoot SECRETARY Virgil Anne Hubble Burgle Pet Peeve-Long Nails Favorite Saying- ' My Goodness REPORTER Lenora Grace Thweatt Tweetie Bird Pet Peeve-Food Favorite Saying- Great Day John Austin Clemons Johnny Pet Peeve-Girls Favorite Saying- Shoot! Wade Woolwine Tibbs Wade Pet Peeve-Work Favorite Saying- Oh, Heck! Curtis Carroll Hancock Lefty Pet Peeve-Book Reports Favorite Saying- Great Goodness, Man! Dennis Stephenson Hall Denny Pet Peeve-Teachers Favorite Saying- Well, Heck! James William Cassell Slug Pet Peeve-Teachers Favorite Saying- Golly! Marvin Eugene Hayton Marvie ' Pet Peeve-Coaches Favorite Saying- Nissi ADVISOR . Margaret G. Waddell William Creggar Einstein Pet Peeve-Mrs. Kegley Favorite Saying- Golly! PRESIDENT Ann Cox Juniors Billy Dillman Paul Catron Anna Laura Atwell Wiley Cox Larry Dillow Doris Hancock Andrew Cassell Me Shirlee Tibbs Gertrude Hanshew Emory Lambert Charles Anderson Shelby Jean Compton Bruce Repass Mary E. Groseclose Phyllis Umbarger � A Noel Atwell = Vernon Stowers Sophomores Ar Maybelle ‘ Elaine Bobby Lee — , py Adrain Geraldine s ‘ sl we: PA Johnny Louise Freshmen Mercedith Harden Barbara Umbarger First row l. to r.--- Gilmer Cox, Vernon Neel, Johnny Scott, Ronald Burge, Miss Kidd, teacher. Second- Norma Sue Hall, Dottie Hubble, Juanita Robins, Charolette Harden, Johnny Ingram, Bob Compton, Third- Patty Umbarger, Wanda Fields, Aileen Dillow, Ollie Mae Lambert, Joan Umbarger, Harry Neel, Fourth--Larry Waddell, Wayne Church, Ralph Scott, Darnell Cox, Hayden Church, Richard Creggar, Billy Crab- tree. Fifth--Vilma Edwards, Martha Sue Cassell, Donny Ray Atwell, Phyllis Durham, Dorothy Umbarger, Hermie Tibbs, Ronnie Repass. = First row l. to r.---Judy Hancock, Frances Harden, Claude Lambert, Ann Hubble, Judy Umbarger, Wayne Um- barger, Allen Umbarger Second--Allen Webb, Billy Ingram, Richard Lambert, Woodson Umbarger, Jerry Groseclose, Arnold Cregar, Eddie Cregar. Third--Sue Repass, Lanny Waddle, James Hayton, Doris Cassell, Nancy Compton, Martha Hall, Hilda Hubble. Fourth---Daniel Hanshew, Bobby Brown, Della Mae Cruff, Mae Leonard, Charles Hancock, Ray Um- barger. Fifth---Miss Groseclose, teacher, Larry Cox, G. R. Harden Gayle Cox. Grades First row l. to r.--Faye Cregar, Janice Cregar, Tillie Tilson, Jimmy Brown, Walter Dillow, Charles Neel, Bonnie Lambert. Second row 1. to r.--Faye Foglesong, Martha Dillow, Irma Hayden, Judy Ewards, Judy Hall, Junior Cregar, Evangeline Atwell, Carol Brown, Pat Hancock, Linda Robins, Dickie Call, Mary Jane Tibbs, Frieda Repass, Gladys Dillow, Sadie Harden, Sandra Neel, Linda Harden. Third row 1. to r.--Buddy Dillow, Geneva Hancock, Harold Cassell, Larry Hanshew, Peggy Thompson, Sue Thompson. Fourth row 1. to r.--Caroly Woodle, Barbarba Lambert, Mary Sue Scott, Betty Leonard Jean Shupe, Brenda Cox, Patsie Neel. Fifth row l. to r.--Polly Hayton, Ronnie Neel, Andrew Cruff, Jimmy Burge, Mrs. Cassell. First row l. to r.--Eadith Hounshell, Betty May Thompson, Reggie Neel, Darlena Cox, Artie Repass, David Thompson, Bobby Neel. Second, Donnie Lambert, Ann Brown, Larry Dun Perky, Ted Compton, Danny Hounshell, Carson Atkins, Dwight Cox, Bobby Cruff. Third, Betty Jean Umbarger, Donnie Ray Dillow, Norma Hanshew, Iris Cassell, Audrey Cox, Sharon Cox. Fourth, Eileen Hancock, Charles Umbarger, David Lambert, Gary Umbarger, Mrs. Thomas, Jerry Lee Thompson, Rosabelle Cregar, Alice Leonard. CIN on KA NOS. xX ie Sr {Ih a s Jo rom ln INURE ann Seated 1. to r., Dennis Hall, Dick Compton, Anne Hubble, Jean Cassell, Carroll Hancock. Standing, Wade Tibbs, Betty Umbarger, Billy Creggar, Grace Thweatt, J.W. Cassell, Marvin Hayton, Johnny Clemons. Anne Hubble Dick Compton Jean Cassell Billy Creggar Grace Thweatt Johnny Clemons Art Editor Carroll Hancock Ad Editors Dennis Hall Wade Tibbs Publicity Directors J.W. Cassell Carroll Hancock Sports Editors Betty Umbarger Marvin Hayton Anne Hubble Editor egt ure HON MAKEp AMERIC Age r Front rowl. tor. Judy Blair, Carol Compton, Elaine Hanshew, Bobby Lee Davis Linda Neel, Barbara Umbarger, Louise Ingram, Jerry Scott, Mercedith Harden. Second, Mrs. Crabtree, Advisor, Maybell Dillow, Vilma Shupe, Beth Neel, Evelyn Ingram, Geraldine Umbarger, Mary Ellen Groseclose, Doris Hancock, Shelby Compton, Anna Laura Atwell, Shirley Hubble, Jean Cassell. L. to r., Gerry Scott, treasurer; Jean Cassell, vice-president; Beth Neel, president; Barbara Junior girls work on couch and Umbarger; Linda Neel, reporter. Geraldine chair cover. Umbarger, secretary, absent. TURIN, ‘. ” E (a) . Us , OFFICERS (front row, l. to r.), Marvin Hayton, Sentinel; Wiley Cox, President; Billy Dillman, Secretary; J Reporter. Noel Atwell, Vice-President; . W. Cassell, Treasurer; Wade Tibbs, Second, Andrew Cassell, Charles Anderson, Johnny Crabtree, Adrain Tibbs, Benny Cox, Kay Kitts, Emory Lambert, Richard Tibbs, Don Compton, Larry Tibbs, Paul Catron, Larry Dillow, Carroll Hancock. Third, Mr. Meek, Advisor, David Davis, Jimmy Cassell, M. H. Pennington, Jerry Lindamood, Dennis Hall, Vernon Stowers, and Billy Crigger. These are pictures of the junior and senior boys at work in the shop with Mr. Scott. Student Council ered a = ie 7 ; MAMTA TAT Ain +” ny = Iles F, a= ‘ ‘a if ‘ee ’ AN aon |) Seated at table 1. to r., Anna Laura Atwell, Secretary; Jean Cassell, Reporter; Anne Hubble, President; Gerry Scott, Vice-president; Wiley Cox, Treasurer. Council members, standing, 1. to r., Mercedith Harden, Benny Cox, Geraldine Umbarger, Richard Tibbs, Dennis Hall, Carroll Hancock, Mrs. Waddell, Advisor, Noel Atwell, Phyllis Patrick. Beta Club First row, 1. to r., Billy Dillman, Vice-president; Dick Compton, President; Ann Cox, Secretary-Treasurer. Second row, Anne Hubble, Phyllis Umberger, Jean Cassell, Shelby Compton, Phyllis Patrick, Anna Laura Atwell. Third, Noel Atwell, Billy Creggar, J.W. Cassell, Johnny Clemons. Mr. Thomas, Advisor, absent from picture. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. Kneeling, Rev. W. F. Wadsworth, Vernon Neel, Billy Crabtree, Richard Crigger, Larry Waddle, Buddy Ingram, Daniel Hanshew, G. R. Harden, Charles Hancock, Johnny Scott. Seated, Richard Tibbs, Kay Kitts, Johnny Crabtree, Wayne Church. Safety Patrol Kneeling, Marvin Hayton, Captain. Standing, Dennis Hall, Noel Peck, Johnny Crabtree, Shirlee Tibbs, J. W. Cassell, Elaine Hanshew, Vernon Stowers, Jean Cassell, Larry Dillow, Billy Creggar, Charles Anderson, Noel Atwell, Ronald Burge. 3LAND. «| eS; tt me Ml S ae RRB RIK SRR ES XS 0 X () set y aE peat | PS 4 K an YS = nS ZZ O74 . Ss � | : sar y y, N t ES 0 | Campus Scenes boc 2eti é a , ean and Marvin at V.P.I. 3. Miss Crabtree's No. 1. Delegates ep arn Raopmeprare te heme et dele giving Christmas program. an Reig teewye! cae da . es verses Rural Retreat. 8. Fight, fight, Ceres High School! 9. All hi E ra pea io peers guards against Rural Retreat's Bedwell. 11. Banquet we gave seniors fo) iad aneaen 1955. 12 leniehitery grades at play period. 13. Mother-Daughter Banquet. first oi ¢ , - . ; i” Wa VY, ali k ere ac No.1, INTELLECTUAL--Dick Compton, Jean Cassell No.2, POPULAR--Dennis Hall, Anne Hubble No.3, MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED--John Clemons, Betty Umbarger No.4, INDOLENT--J.W. Cassell, Dennis Hall No.5, SOPHISTICATED--Carroll Hancock, Anne Hubble No.6, ATHLETIC-- Marvin Hayton, Betty Umbarger No.7, JOVIAL--Wade Tibbs, Grace Thweatt No.8, VERSATILE--Billy Creggar, Grace Thweatt No.9, HANDSOMEST--Carroll Hancock, Jean Cassell Teacher's Pets! ! uN Can You Find Us? Climbing ’ A We're in Scott All Of Us- ’ Stadium. Interesting ? . } wae 4B TH Mt Ped be | Here Today And Gone Tomorrow'! nyt gigi Rev. Wadsworth 2 . . juny MAMA'S BOY ! Front row L to R--Marvin Hayton, Wesley Wilson, Dean Kirk, Larry Neel, Archie Atwell, Lewis Umberger, Dennis Hall, Larry Dillow. Second row L to R--Carroll Hancock, manager, J.C. Dillow, Wade Tibbs, G L. Hubble, Vernon Stowers, Wiley Cox, Sonny Kirk, Wade Farmer, coach. Larry, Wiley, Marvin Donkey Baseball Game BASKETBALL REPORTS The Ceres Wildcats have had areasonably good year, considering that many of the players are first year men. The following is a schedule and the score available at publishing time. You may fill in the scores not given. When Here There December 2 Rocky Gap December 19 Bland December 13 Rich Valley January 6 Burke's Garden January 10 Rural Retreat January 19 Bland January 27 =Rich Valley February 3 Burke's Garden February 7 Rocky Gap February 14 Rural Retreat Girls’ Basketball Shelby Phyllis MM Kneeling, 1. to r., Phyllis Umberger, Shirley Hubble, Shelby Compton, Betty Umberger, Mary Ellen Groseclose, Phyllis Patrick, Linda Neel, Vilma Shupe. Standing, Anna Laura Atwell, Evelyn Ingram, Doris Hancock, Carol Compton, Barbara Umberger, Gerry Scott, Mercedith Harden, Louise Ingram, Gerturde Hanshew. Shirley Mary Ellen Evelyn Louise Mercedith Gerry Anna Laura Barbara Doris Kneeling 1. to r., Wiley Cox, Richard Tibbs, Billy Creggar, Dilly Dillman, .:arvin isayton. Second row, Kay Kitts, Benny Cox, Johnny Crabtree, J.W. Cassell, Larry Dillow, Andrew Cassell. Third row, Wade Tibbs, manager, Noel Atwell, Charles Anderson, Vernon Stowers, Dennis Hall, Roy Meek, Coach. RUTH B. KEGLEY gis CERES WILDCATS | This page was paid for by FIRST NATIONAL FARMERS BANK, Wytheville, Virginia ANNE DOROTHY ELAINE Hi, there!' 'C.H.S., oh-h-h yes! Welcome! Lettermen Front row, l. to r., Jean Cassell, Betty Umberger, Mary E. Groseclose, Shelby Compton, Phyllis Umberger. Second row, Billy Dillman, Wade Tibbs, Marvin Hayton, Vernon Stowers. First row 1. to r., Mercedith Harden, Anna Laura Atwell, Shelby Compton, Phyllis Patrick, Phyllis Umberger, Linda Neel, Gerry Scott. Second, Louise Ingram, Evelyn Ingram, Jean Cassell, Gertrude Hanshew, Shirley Hubble, Betty Umbarger. Third, Elaine Hanshew, Grace Thweatt, Doris Hancock, Vilma Shupe, Mary Ellen Groseclose, Geraldine Umbarger, Mrs. Kegley, coach, Carol Compton, Barbara Umbarger, Shirley Tibbs. Softball First row 1. to r., Andrew Cassell, Kay Kitts, Adrain Tibbs, Johnny Crabtree, Benny Cox. Second, John Umbarger, Bruce Repass, Noel Atwell, Wiley Cox, Billy Dillman, Larry Dillow. Third, Carroll Hancock, Roy Meek, Coach, Wade Tibbs, Billy Crigger, Vernon Stowers. Marvin Hayton, Charles Anderson, and Richard Tibbs. Virginia SMYTH COUNTY MOTOR COMPANY, INC. POR TERFIELD-MINNICK White Ambulance Service For over 38 years in Marion, Virginia cr oral An eh ta nD ‘ ille, ' SALES SERVICE Phone Capitol 8-21414 Compliments of FAMILY STORE Wytheville, Virginia x PRUNER'S SHOE SHOP Marion, Virginia Thanks for Listening 1280 K. C. WYVE 1000 Watts Wytheville, Virginia HOBERT N. GRUBB, INC. Distributors and wholesalers, electrical goods, plumbing, heating and mill supplies Phone Capitol 8-3191 Wytheville, Virginia MOTOR Dodge Plymouth Cars Phone 2-0861 116 Broad Street MA Vi : Marion, Virginia COMPANY, Dodge Job Rated Trucks Phone 5751 Farm Road Saltville, Virginia Compliments of . Hampton, Chiropractor Marion, Virginia WY THEVILLE BLOCK COMPANY Cinder, Concrete, Flue, Silo Blocks Wytheville, Virginia . K. Poole, CA-83167 Owner POOLE AUTO SALES Authorized Agency For ‘(eadllec CAAC Complete replacement parts and service Wvtheville, Virginia THE REGENT Marion, Virginia DEE'S CUT RATE Wytheville, Virginia Owens And Owens Drugs S. M. Polakoff Wytheville, Virginia ATKINS MOTOR COMPANY Frank J. Atkins Phone 3-7431 Owner AUTHORIZED SALES amo SERVICE MARION, VIRGINIA ARMY AND NAVY STORE Barker and Farris Iron Street, Marion, Va. Phone 3-9272 E. L. SOWERS Your Store With the Checkerboard Sign Baby Chix AND SONS, INC. Marion, Va. Custom Grinding Phone 38121 Compliments of pliments of Marion, Virginia Compliments of MARION Marion, Virginia Compliments of Compliments of STONY FORK Shell gasoline BLACK SERVICE STATION SERVICE and 2: secarhias STATION ft aN Restaurant SHELL } j } 1 ENED Chatham Hill, Va. Virginia HERFF JONES COMPANY Designers and manufacturers of school HARWOOD MANUFACTURING CORP Designers and manufacturers of school and college jewelry, graduation nounce- ; Reis : cohege JE Weary 5 t ae Ree Marion, Virginia ments, medals, cups and trophies. Indianapolis, Indiana Stamper Glenn Representative Compliments of O. J. CAMPBELL Wytheville, Va. Phone 2231 Bland, Virginia Phone Ca-8-3146 KINCER-MILLER HARDWARE COMPANY Make us your hardware headquarters Courteous, Friendly Service AUTO GLASS REPLACEMENT SHOP Approved safety glass Marion, Virginia Wytheville, Virginia DUNN Cars Trucks Tractors MOTORS Bland, Virginia Wytheville, Virginia Compliments of GEORGE WYTHE SERVICE STATION Wytheville, Virginia Compliments of ARNOLD and CONNER MOTOR COMPANY Marion, Virginia Compliments of SOUTHERN STATES MARION COOPERATIVE Feeds, Seeds and Fertilizer Marion, Virginia WYTHE VANCE COMPANY Wytheville, Virginia Compliments of PLESS FURNITURE STORE Wytheville, Virginia ympliments Of e qeacee GREEAR STUDIO � rber, Manager s ; S ’ Portraits Cameras Virginia THE BRUNSWICK BALKE COLLENDER CO. Marion, Virginia Films, Film Finishing, Wytheville, Virginia Marion, Virginia BLESSING BROTHERS Compliments Of General Merchandise THE STY LE SHOP Country Produce Virginia Marion, Bastian, Virginia Plants located at: Roanoke, Va. Radford, Va. BASTIAN MOTORS (@MTERNATIONAC MILK PASTEURIZED BUTTER oo. ; Vay PRODUCTS De@ole Trucks and Machinery Ice Cream Bastian, Virginia Murray 8-2494 Murray 8-2560 BANK OF BLAND COUNTY iate Your Patronage Vv Virginia Groseclose and Son Produce handise Bland, Virginia isers made this yearbook Compliments of DILLMAN'S STORE CRABTREE'S TINKER Ceres, patronize them. Yearbook Staff.