Charles City High School - Charles Citian Yearbook (Charles City, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 54 of the 1957 volume:

4 Published By The Class Of 1957 � ■ if Wf m , VOLUME 14 Ethel Adams Business Manager George Tyler Photographer Alexander B. Berry Editor Dedication - To our friend, the friend of all THE REVEREND ALEXANDER BENNERS BERRY, JR. We lovingly dedicate our 1957 edition of the Charles Citian. In our hearts, where values count most, he lives. His fond smile is warm, his pleasant humor shines in his eyes, and his wise coun¬ sel is still clear. He made our leisure time h app i e r , our lives richer and our destiny surer. He has left with us not a void, but a fullness and an abundance of that which is great and good. While love lives, we shall have his love and he shall have ours. The Class of 1957 of Charles City High School Mr. A.M. Bruce Principal English 11,12 John Hopkins University Emory Henry V.P.I. University of Virginia Mr. Macey W. White Vocational Agriculture Athletic Coach V.P.I. Miss Ella Nance Second and Third Grades William Mary Mrs. Irene L. Price First and Second Grades Radford Mrs. Hazel W. Berry Fourth and Fifth Grades Atlantic Christian College East Carolina Teachers College Mr. Stuart W. Lockridge Sixth and Seventh Grades Apprentice Jr. College Indiana University Marshall College Mrs. Wilma C. Cropper Piano Chautauqua Institution New York and Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore, MD. Cuucli Room Staff Mrs. Gunderson School Clerk Mr. Roach Janitor Bus ' Drivers Mr. Jones Mrs. Jones Mrs. Gunderson Mr. Hughes Zhe Senior Class of 1957 Class History In September 1945 our class embarked on the journey through the halls of formal education. We arenow endingthe first part of this jour¬ ney. These twelve years have been happy and enlightning. The only one of the original first grade class which is here now, is Ethel. The four boys started at different schools and moved to Charles City later. George started in C a 1 i f o r n i a and came here in the first grade; Harold started in Tazwell and came here in the first grade; Ashby started in Richmond and came here in the third grade; and Sandy started at Varina and came to Charles City in the fourth grade. Ethel has been the only girl in our class for two years. She should consider this a great honor to graduate with four boys of such high char¬ acter and ability. As we look on our grade school days we see that it was there that we got the foundation for our high school learning. We had such able teachers as Mrs. Walker, Miss Ella, Mrs. Nance and Miss Haupt. We will always remember these people and thank them for starting us along our way. When we came into the eighth grade in ' 52 we really thought life had begun. But as the custom is, we were left out of everything, for we were only eighth graders . The next year, however, things were dif- fe rent. We played on the athletic teams and became a part of high school. As the years went by we studied and played and waited for the year when we would be seniors. Now that the year has arrived we are sorry in a way that it is here. We are glad to finish school so we can go on with our life but we are sad in having to leave Charles City. We have had fun here. These days will always be remembered and whenever we are thinking, we will think about and cherish these wonderful days. RUTH ETHEL ADAMS Ethel Glee Club 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Softball 1,2,3, 4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4, Captain 4; Who ' s Who 2, 4; Annual Staff 3,4; May Day 2,3,4, May Queen 4; Safety Patrol 3,4; Library Club 2. ALEXANDER BENNERS BERRY III Sandy S.C.A. 4, President 4; Glee Club 1, 1,2,3,4, Captain 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3, 2,3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; F.F.A, 1 May Day 2,3,4. 2; Basketball 4; Who ' s Who ; K.V.G. 3,4; HAROLD SWANSON JACKSON Harold Baseball 1,2,3,4; B a s k e tb all 1,2,3,4, J.V. 2; Who ' s Who 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, President 4; K.V.G. 2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2; Annual Staff 4; Safe - ty Patrol 1,2,3,4, Captain 4; F.F.A. Forestry Judging Contest 2,3,4; May Court 4. THOMAS ASHBY PARKINSON Parky Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,3,4; K.V.G. 1,2,3, 4; Annual Staff 4; F.F.A, 1; Who ' s Who 2,3,4; May Court 2,3,4; Safety Patrol 1. GEORGE KEESEE TYLER Geo Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1 ,2,3,4, J.V. 2; Who ' s Who 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; K.V.G. 2,3,4; Glee C 1 ub 1,2; Annual Staff 4; F.F.A. Forestry Judging Contest 1,2,3,4; May Court 4. Cast Will And Zest ament WE, THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1957, OF THE COUNTY OF CHARLES CITY AND THE STATE OF VIRGINIA, BEING IN POSSESSION OF REASONABLY SOUND MINDS, AND UN¬ USUAL AMOUNT OF ENERGY, A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF DIGNITY, REALIZING THAT OUR DAYS AS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE NUMBERED, DO HEREBY DECLARE THIS OUR LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT: ARTICLE I To our parents, friends and teachers, we do bequeath our humble thanks and appreciation for providing us with our beginning in education. ARTICLE II To our school we leave our best wishes for the future as it carries on the task of starting boys and girls on the road of life. ARTICLE III To Mr. Bruce, we will and bequeath an attentive English class. To Mr s . Richardson, we will and bequeath a quiet junior- senior clas s. To Mrs. Mountcastle, we will and bequeath 20 lbs? ARTICLE IV To the juniors, we will and bequeath the dubious honor of being seniors. ARTICLE V I, ETHEL ADAMS, WILL AND BEQUEATH MY NATUR¬ ALLY CURLY HAIR TO BERTA BERGDOLL. I, SANDY BERRY, WILL AND BEQUEATH MY ABILITY TO BEHAVE IN CLASS TO T.Y. LOVERN. I, HAROLD JACKSON, WILL AND BEQUEATH MY A- BILITY TO PERFORM ON THE FIELDS OF ATHLETICS TO CHARLES REEVES. I, ASHBY PARKINSON, WILL AND BEQUEATH PEACE AND QUIET TO CHARLES CITY HIGH SCHOOL. I, GEORGE TYLER, WILL AND BEQUEATH MY WAY WITH WOMEN TO EDWARD DARLINGTON. Class of 1958 Charles Haupt John Hofmeyer Betty Jean Adams Berta Bergdoll Stanley Hula Thomas Y. Lovern, III Jerry Osby I Class of 1959 Nancy Wray Edward Darlington Sandra Marshall Virginia Waldrop Gene Reynolds Marilynn Hunt Doris Jackson s . ■ Ethel Browning Class of I960 Travis Harwood Phyllis Waitman Mary Fenton Hartwell Major Tom Ean.es Gwen Waldrop Carol Wiggins Charles Reaves Shirley Adams Marvin Hula Randy Banks Enghabau Wiggins Reubin Payne ichard Wray Betty Gunderson Fini Preine Kenneth Osby Class of 1961 Tom Banks Douglas Marshall Cary Harwood CHAR L,ES R. ALEXANDER Mr. Charles R. Alexander, our teacher, was with us so short a time, and yet he w on the love and admiration of everyone, of every student and fel ?w worker. He made the interest of each student his own interest, always encou rag¬ ing that which was good and trying to prevent that which was undesirable. He worked untiringly for the good of the school; but, we did not think that he was working so much for the good of the school, as to help each one. With him each one of us was a distinct person, a friend to be helped. When we went to play, he went with us; and when we were trying to learn, he was there guiding and teaching. It was a tragedy when he w a s taken away. His place cannot be filled. Charles City High School can never be the same without him. Yet love will dream and faith will trust That somehow, somewhere meet we must. First Row: Ann Adams, Ann Banks, William Buck, Tommy Fenton, Karen Furr, Mary Lee Jackson. Second Row: Judy Reaves, Richard Waitman. Seventh Grade Sixth Grade i First Row: Sammy Ad am s , Patsy Allanson, Winley Berry. Second Row: Ronald Browning, Mary Hanna- bass, Lewis Harry, Douglas Harwood, Clinton Jackson, Virginia Marable. Third Row: James Marable, Joy Nantz, Don Os by, Carl Reynolds, Jimmy Tyler, Charles Yates, Jiftk Qrade First Row: Buster Bergdoll, Jane Binns, Frank Eargle, Karen Gunder¬ son, Janet Hunt, Billy Jackson. Second Row: Robert Jackson, Sherman Jackson, Eleanor Minor, Jerry Peterson. Third Row: Sidney Reynolds, Bernard Robertson, Wayne Webb. First Row: Margaret Bobb, Wyatt Clark, Susie Hannabass, Mary Hughes. Second Row: Shuler Jackson, Danny Lovern, David Lovern, Jeanette Nantz, Bruce Wilcox, Dora Yates. fourth Qrade Zkird Grade First R ow: Daniel Adams ,Bill Allans on, J oan Lea Avery, Steve Bobb, Hanky Boyd, Kathy Bergdoll. Second Row: Doris Ann Clark, Edna Gunderson, Gene Jackson, Juanita Jackson, Gloria Jean Martin, Marjorie Means. Third Row: Rose Minor, Mike Minter, Bonnie Morgan, Rudy Nantz, Mary Elizabeth Orange, Lyn Payne. Fourth Row: Johnnie Peterson, Evelyn Rey¬ nolds, Curtis Robertson, Nat Schnurman, Tim Berry. Second Grade First Row: Janet Eargle,Gail Edwards, Natalie Hannabass, Martha Jane Orange, Jimmy Rich¬ ardson. Second Grade First Row: Ricky Bates, James Darlington, John Darlington, David Jackson, Louise Jackson, Linda Marable. Second Row: Bonnie Nantz, Van Pearce, Ronald Pugh, Sammy Reynolds, Brenda Waitman. First Row: Dave Bobb, Thomas Clark, Larry Campbell. Second Row: Steven French, Billy Hannabass, John Hughes III, Buddy Morgan, Edward Marston III. Third Row: Martha Means, John Preine, Brenda Peterson, Michael Schnurman, Electa Wellman, Lillian Wray. Sirst Qrade Honor E TA BERGDOLL rlr : m. MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Ethel Adams Sandy Berry MOST ATHLETIC Harold Jackson Betty Adams WITTIEST Ashby Parkinson Gwen Waldrop santMiwM CUTEST Shirley Adams George Tyler mmm MOST POPULAR Betty ' Jean Adams Sandy Berry SHYEST Mary Fenton John Hofmeyer FRIENDLIEST Shirley Adams T.Y. Lovern BEST LOOKING Betty Jean Adams Charles Haupt ♦ % KVG Kneeling: Sandy Berry, George Tyler. Standing: T.Y. Lovern, Gene Reynolds, Charles Haupt, Harold Jackson, Randy Banks, Stanley Hula. In Truck: Clarence Adams, Forest Warden; John Hofmeyer, Jerry Osby, Ashby Parkinson, Richard Wray, Edward Darlington. Activities F.F.A. First Row Standing: Charles Haupt, Marvin Hula, Harold Jackson, John Hofmeyer, Edward Dar¬ lington. Second Row Standing: Reubin Payne, Randy Banks, Travis Harwood, Hartwell Major, Mr. Macey White, Instructor. Library Club First Row: Mrs. Gunderson, Karen Furr, Mrs. Yates, Mary Fenton. Second Row: Gwen Wal¬ drop, Virginia Waldrop. Third Row: T.Y. Lovern, Jerry Osby. Activities Annual Staff Seated: Harold Jackson; Standing left to right: Ashby Parkinson, Ethel Adams, Sandy Berry, Betty Adams, George Tyler. | §f I X Qrade School Choir First Row: Sammy Adams, Karen Furr, Janet Hunt, Karen Gunderson, Eleanor Minor, James Marable, Ann Banks. Second Row: Ann Adams, Joy Nantz, Tommy Fenton, Win Berry, Patsy Allanson, Judy Reeves, Mary Lou Hannabass, Virginia Marade. Safety Patrol Mrs. A.M. Bruce Director First Row Seated: Edward Darlington, Karen Furr, Betty Gunderson, John Hofmeyer. Second Row Standing: Reubin Payne, Enghabau Wiggins, Nancy Wray, Virginia Waldrop, Marilynn Hunt, Stanley Hula, Harold Jackson. Cheerleaders 4 T.Y. Lovern r Kneeling: Tom Eanes, Richard Wray, Edward Darling¬ ton, John Hofmeyer. Standing: Harold Jackson, T.Y. Lovern, Sandy Berry, Charles Haupt, George Tyler. Charles City Indians Edward Darlington Harold Jackson Sandy Berry George Tyler T f. John Hofmeyer Tom Eanes Richard Wray George Tyler T.Y. Lovern Ashby Parkinson Zke Charles City Charles Haupt fiine April 5 April 12 April 17 April 26- May 3 May 10 May 17 Schedule 1957 Charles City vs New Kent . . at New Kent Charles City vs Mathews.at Home Charles City vs Marriott . . at Marriott Charles City vs King William. . .at Home Charles City vs Pleasent Hill . .at Home Charles City vs Middlesex .at Middlesex Charles City vs West Point. . . . at Home Jerry Osby John Hofmeyer Edward Darlington Hartwell Major Girls’ basketball Left to Right: Ethel Browning, Betty Gunderson, Enghabau Wiggins, Berta Bergdoll, Sandra Marshall, Shirley Adams, Gwen Waldrop, Mary Fenton, Ethel Adams, Virginia Waldrop, Betty Adams, Phyllis Waitman, Doris Jackson, Marilynn Hunt, Nancy Wray, Fini Preine, Mrs. Rich¬ ardson, Sponsor. Softball Front Row: Shirley Adams, Gwen Waldrop, Sandra Marshall, Betty Adams, Ethel Adams, Mary Fenton, Phyllis Waitman. Second Row: Doris Jackson, Marilynn Hunt.Berta Bergdoll, Virginia Waidrop, Betty Gunderson, Fini Preine, Enghabau Wiggins, Nancy Wray, Ethel Browning. Standing: Mrs. Richardson, Sponsor. J.A. BLACK SONS Furniture General Electric Appliances EASY TERMS - FREE PARKING Richmond Virginia Compliments 0 PET DAIRY PRODUCTS “For the Absolute Best in Milk and Milk Products” Virginia Richmond Sandwiches Dinners CARL ' S FOUNTAIN “We Appreciate Your Patronage” Carl A. Hickam - Prop. 3118 Williamsburg Road Fountain Curb Service Compliments of REXALL VILLAGE DRUG STORE Phone 972807 Highland Springs, Virginia “Meet your Friends at the SPORTS CENTER BILLIARD PARLOR Richmond, Virginia Compliments of KING ' S MARKET General Merchandise T. M. HARRY Self Service Route 2 Charles City, Virginia M. W. WEBB General Merchandise ESSO Gas Route 2 Charles City, Virginia Compliments of MRS. B. CRANE FISHER D. L. MARABLE GENERAL MERCHANDISE ALVIN H. AVERY General Merchandise Fancy Groceries Fertilizer Tires - Batteries - Gas - Oil Fresh Meats Gas and Oil Feeds Hardware Phone Charles City 4 Telephone Charles City 29 Charles City, Virginia Holdcroft, Virginia G. H. HAUPT JOHN R. MAJOR GENERAL MERCHANDISE SHOES General Merchandise Charles City, Virginia Charles City, Virginia Compliments of VARINA ELECTRIC COMPANY CONTRACTORS V. M. WATKINS Self Service Phone Varina 571 General Merchandise Route if 5 Richmond, Virginia Gasoline Oil Providence Forge, Virginia (£ssq) Compliments of Compliments of PROVIDENCE FORGE ESSO SERVICE STATION 1. S. FOWLHER T.V. REPAIR Dan Adams Providence Forge, Virginia Providence Forge, Virginia Compliments of C. L. LASSITER KATHRYN JOYCE Pine, Oak and Cypress Piling Phone Providence Forge 701 Providence Forge, Virginia Providence Forge, Virginia VIRGINIA WOOD CRAFTER M. C. WASH, JR. Cabinet and Mill Work General Merchandise C . G. Pomroy Phone 321 Providence Forge, Virginia Glendale, Virginia MOUNTCASTLE LUMBER AND BUILDING SUPPLY COMPANY Paints - Hardware Electrical and Plumbing Supplies Providence Forge Z21 Warwick 8-4612 Phone Providence Forge Virginia STEPHENS FARM EQUIPMENT Modern Power Farm Equipment Phone 861 Providence Forge Virginia CASEY ' S, INC. “A Modern Department Store with A Colonial Atmosphere” Williamsburg Virginia CHICKAHOMONY MOTORS, INC. Sales and Service There’s a Ford in your Future” Providence Forge Virginia R. P. DAVIS General Merchandise 4240 Gov. Road Phone 7-6452 Richmond, Virginia VARINA SELF SERVICE Quality, Economy Choice meats produce New Market Varina Roads Compliments of H. D. BLACK SONS WYNDHAM SHELL STATION Providence Forge, Virginia Compliments of WILLIAMSBURG SHOP Williamsburg, Virginia THE PASTRY SHOP BAKERY Albert Douglas, Prop. Fancy Cakes Pies Bread and Rolls Duke of Gloucester Street Williamsburg, Virginia Compliments of D. GARDNER TYLER Thanks to the patrons who donated money for the annual. WESTWOOD BARBER SHOP HARRIS FUPPEN COMPANY Ed Dallas John Rocek Sporting Goods Marshall Humphrys Phone 7-3019 Westwood Shopping Center Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Rhus Tox for Charles City High School Poison Oak Class Rings Supplied by THE SANDSTON PHARMACY W. C. SAUNDERS COMPANY Successor to Richmond Homseopathic Pharmacy PHONE FAIRFIELD 717 East Grace Street 97-2276 Sandston, Virginia Richmond, Virginia CARS FORD FORD LAYFIELD MOTORS, INC. SALE AND SERVICE uvrd “There’s a ford in your future” Providence Forge Virginia Compliments of TAYLOR HARRISON CHEVROLET fi Providence Forge “Your Chevrolet Dealer for 25 years’’ Virginia COLLEGE PHARMACY Duke of Gloucester Street Williamsburg Virginia Compliments of PENINSULA BANK AND TRUST CO. Williamsburg Virginia The Home of BOCO Feeds and Seeds F.H. BOEHLING COMPANY 18th and Cary Streets Richmond Virginia R.T. MARVIN Sporting Goods and Hobby Center Williamsburg Virginia 1435 Richmond Road J.R. PARKER CO. “Dealers in Grains” Providence Forge Virginia Compliments of THE ANNUAL STAFF OF 1957 Your Rexall Drug Store WILLIAMSBURG DRUG CO. The Complete One Stop Store Call On Us Williamsburg, Virginia Clas sical Popular PAT ' S RECORD SHOP “The Record King” Dial 7-3515 708 East Broad Street Richmond, Virginia Hillbilly Blues Compliments of HICKMAN ' S INCORPORATED WILLIAMSBURG SHOP INC. “Clothing for the Entire Family” Clothing and Shoes for the Open Friday Until 9:00 Entire Family Phone Williamsburg Shopping Center Cap 9-3921 Duke of Phone 1575 Glouchester St. Williamsburg, Virginia Williamsburg, Virginia McIntyre implement company McCormick Farm Machinery Farmall Tractors International Refrigeration Richmond Virginia West Point SELDEN ' S Junior Department Store Highland Springs Virginia EBERLY ' S PLACE GENERAL MERCHANDISE 1. Christmas Party; 2. Guess Who; 3History Class; 4. Another Christmas Party; 5. Sexey Ruth; 6. Kool Kat Andy; 7. Ho Hum Another Christmas Party; 8. Red; 9. Ready Aim Fire. . ' ■