Chatham High School - Chat Yearbook (Chatham, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 58 of the 1946 volume:

Zhe C H AT yearbook of CHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL 1946 Published by the Senior Class To those members of our student body, alumni, and faculty who trod the halls of Chatham High School while we were students here and who so gallantly went forth to serve our country and build a better world for us, we, the Senior Class of 1946 affectionately dedicate this issue of the Chat. Carsie Adams Paul East Clyde Scruggs R. E. Anderson Billy Gatewood Landon Shelton Julian Boswell Leroy Giles Jesse Sours, Jr. Coleman Bryant Maynard Giles F. B. Watson IV Monsey Bryant Fuller Motley Jack Wickre Billy Clark Herbert Murphy Eva Mae Amos Garnett Craddock Gordon Norburn Cecile Carter Olando Crews Dan Norman Billie Dunn Carlton Crider J. T. Nuckols Mary Gus Giles Joe DeHart Kermit Parrish Jean Hylton Carson Dalton George Rison Frances Motley Marvin East Ann Norman Zhe faculty Mr. Ralph G. Myf.rs Primipal Pre-Flight Aeronautics Mrs. Annil Laurie Bryant Flome Economics Mrs. Erma Cocke Mathematics Mrs. Edith Crevcs Business Education Mrs. Nita Janney English, Social Studies Mr. Wileiam Ellis Jones English Rev. Charles O. Kidd Flistory Mrs. Rebecca Moses Science, Biology Miss Ruby Motley Chemistry, Latin, Fdistory Mrs. Tilli de Ponceau Glee Club, English Mrs. Lucille Scott l.ibrary. Government Annual Staff Ervis Hall, Jr. Editor Anne Cabell Overbey Assistant Editor Hazel Hall Business Manai cr Nelson Motley Sports Fyditor Barbara Sours Circulation Manager Jean Worsham Assistant Sports Editor Senior Class Officers Ervis Hai.1., Jr. Nancy Faye Norman Barbara Davis Nina Allen Vrcsidoit Vice-Prcsiileii Secretary T rea iirer J5F Mrs. Erma Cocke Spoinor Seniors Hazel Louise Aaron Oiiief sincerity in her wistful smile, a friend when one needs her most. 46 , entered from Callands, Glee Club, Typing Club. Nina Charles Allen A storehouse of facts already, but untiring in her efforts to master knowledge. 43, President of Freshman Class, Health Committee. 43-46, 4-H Club, Glee Club. 44, Program Committee, 4-H Song Leader. 45, Vice-President of 4-H Club, H-Y Club, Treasurer of Junior Class. 46, Treas- urer of Senior Class, Hi-Y Club, Dramatics Club, Science Club, Program Chairman of Hi-Y. Betty Alice Bryant Quick, eier flowing conversation threaded with humor. 43-45, Home Economics Club. 43-46, Glee Club. 44, Typing Club. 46, Typing Club. Doris Zetta Carter Fair quaintness and shy smiles. 43, Glee Club, Black Boards Committee. 44-46, Library Club. 44, Secretary of Library Club. H 6 f Seniors Ruby Elizabeth Craddock Gifted with a keen mind and an eien- teinpered disposition. 43, Vice President of Freshman Class. 43-45, Glee Club. 44, President of Junior Class. Basketball, 45-46, 4-H Club. James Albert Davidson A pretty girl’s looks are all his books, and nothing have they taught him. 43-46, Baseball, 4-H Club. 44, Health Committee. 46, President of Biology Club, Basketball, Typing Club. CoRRiNE Barbara Davis Refreshing in appearance and responsive in manner. 43, Home Economics Club, Lieutenant in Victory Corps, Secretary and Treasurer of Class. 44, Dramatics Club. 45-46, Glee Club. 45, Hi-Y Club. 46, Secretary of Senior Class, Secretary of Hi-Y Club, Dramatics Club, S.C.A. Chairman. Thelma Louise East Alii e blue eyes, eloquently speaking of a friendly interest in everything. 43, Home Economics Club, Library Club. 43-44, Glee Club. 44-45, Typing Club. 46, Home Economics Club. Settlors Ervis Harvard Hall, Jr. Strong-uilleJ , com [yetent, possessing an un- usual initiative and executive ability. 43-45, Hi-Y Club. 44, Vice-President of Sophomore Class, Safety Committee. 45, Chairman of Safety Committee, 45-46, Baseball. 46, Basketball, President of Senior Class, Editor of Annual. Hazel Juanita Hall Thoughtful, helpful, tvilling, always a liberal friend. 43, Home Economics Club. 43-46, Glee Club. 43-44, Red Cross Club, S.C.A. 45, Representative to County S.C.A. Conven- tion. 46, Dramatics Club, Business Manager of Annual. 1 , Mary Elizabeth Harvey She takes from every hour at least 60 minutes of happy living. 45, Entered from VC hitmell. 46, Glee Club. Louise Beatrice Keen Attractive and likeable, cordial in manner. 43-44, Home Economics Club. 45, Library Club. 46, Typing Club. -las Seniors Clyde Franklin Marsh Laiighhi , yet seriously ad jus fin}’ himself to all occasions. 43, President of Typing Club. 43-46, Base- ball. 46, Typing Club. Nelson Craddock Motley A combination of all the fine traits, bis life be lives quietly and joyously. 43-45, Hi-Y Club. 44, Vice-President of Sophomore Class. 43-46, Baseball. 44, Grounds Committee. 4 5, Safety Committee. 46, Sports Editor of Annual. Nancy Faye Norman A competent student, an alert leader, and a happy person. 43-46, Glee Club, 44-46, Hi-Y Club. 44, S.C.A. 45, Treasurer of Hi-Y Club. 46, Vice-President of Senior Class, President of Hi-Y Club. Margie Lee Nuckols Sweet and attractive wtb a lively disposition. 43-45, Glee Club. 43, Home Economics Club, 44-45, Basketball. 44, Softball. Seniors Anne Cabell Overbey Sunny personality with a trim of wit that is both cleier ami refreshing. 43, Vice-President of Freshman Class, Lieutenant in Victory Corps. 43-46, Hi-Y Club. 43-46, Glee Club. 44, Dramatics Club. 46, Vice-President of Hi-Y Club, Assistant Editor of Annual. Naomi Doris Owen A quiet and business-like manner of gaining knowledge. 43, Glee Club. 44-45, Home Economics Club. William Robert Pigg Laughter, a prank or two, yet earnestness that is admirable. 43, Grounds Committee. 44, Safety Com- mittee, Glee Club. 45-46, Baseball. 46, Basketball. Marie Louise Reuu Hare a good time today, tomorrow may be too late. 43-46, Glee Club. 44-45 Hi-Y Club. 46, Science Club. -i 10 Seniors Evelyn Marie Robertson A quiet person, yet always ready for fun. 43-44, Glee Club. 43, Home Economics Club. 44-45, Typing Club. 46, Home Eco- nomics Club. Ira Morgan Shelton liis good nature and lively disposit.on are like a daily tonic. 43-46, Manager Basketball. 43-46, Mana- ger Baseball. 44, President of Sophomore Class. 44-46 Typing Club. 45, Vice- President of Junior Class, S.C.A. 46, Dra- matics Club. Barbara Ann Sours Talented, fair, the friend of everyone. 43, Secretary and Treasurer of Freshman Class. 43-46, Glee Club. 43-46, Hi-Y Club. 44, Secretary of Sophomore Class, S.C.A. 45, Secretary of Hi-Y Club. 46, Circulation Manager of Annual. Mildred Frances Sours Difficult to know but well worth knowing. 43, Secretary of Home Economics Club. 43-46, Home Economics Club. 43-46, 4-EI Club. 45, Secretary of 4-H Club. HI F Seniors Patsy Jane Sours A gay smile, a sunny disposition, and a will- ingness to work. 43-46, Glee Club. 43-44, Home Economics Club. 46, Dramatics Club. Eunice Irven Walker A shy and wmning smile, a helping hand. 43-44, Glee Club. 43-46, Typing Club. Patsy Ruth Watlington Fun loving, courting lessons, eyes twinkling at some secret. 43, President of Ereshman Class, Health Committee of S.C.A. 43-44, Basketball. 44, Secretary of 4-H Club, Secretary of Glee Club, Softball. 4 5-46, President of 4-H Club. 45, Captain of Basketball Team, Glee Club, Athletic Committee. 46, Co-Captain of Basketball Team. Emily Jean orsham Such a friend we like to have — happy, good natured, and never sad. 43, Historian of Ereshman Class. 43-44, Glee Club, Softball Team. 43-45, Basketball Team. 45, Secretary of Junior Class. Cap- tain of Softball Team, Blackboard and Repair Committee. 46, Captain of Basket- ball Team, Assistant Sports Editor of Annual. ■ , 12 h Class Mistory In September of 1942, our class of sixty-four freshmen entered the halls of C.H.S. We were a confident and determined class but even so the problem facing us was a grave one. Our country was at war and many of our friends were called to service. We could hardly grasp the uncertain view of the road ahead of us. The first few weeks at C.H.S. were not exactly pleasant for most of us, since all the girls were having to perform rat week ceremonies and the boys were bothered with too many belts! The two home rooms which our large class occupied elected Nina Allen and Patsy R. Wat lington as presidents and we seriously attempted to adjust ourselves to the situation. During the year various drives were staged in our school to back the fighting forces. We entered into these wholeheartedly. Also, many of our members participated in the various activities of our school taking part in sports and clubs. Our Sophomore year was probably the happiest one. Mr. Myers replaced Mr. Helms as principal and more of our class distinguished themselves in the sports and activities of the school. We were no longer rats” and now felt that we were really a part of the school. We elected Billy Vansant and Ira Shelton as co-presidents, since we still occupied two home rooms. It was during this year that sorrow was brought to our class when Herbert Jones, one of our popular members, was accidentally killed while hunting. Due to the urgent demand for workers, the call of the armed forces and other pressing reasons, we entered our Junior year with only one-half of our original number. We were now combined into one class. We elected Ruby Craddock as president, Ira Shelton as vice-president, Jean Worsham as secretary, and Nina Allen as treasurer. During the year we presented The Womanless Wedding” and though it was our first attempt at such an event, it proved to be a great success. With the proceeds we climaxed our year by honoring the Seniors at an elegant banquet at the Country Club, Danville, Virginia. At last we are dignified seniors and having faced the problem of war, the problem of peace now confronts us. We must change from the three years of uncertainty caused by war, and must go forth in the world at peace. For our senior officers we elected Ervis Hall as president, Nancy Norman as vice- president, Bobbe Davis as secretary, and Nina Allen as treasurer. We also elected our annual staff and began to work laborously on the Chat”. Finances were our first concern and under Mrs. Cocke’s guidance we decided to sponsor a harvest festival”. This was presented in the early fall and proved to be one of the most successful events of the year. Also during the year many of our members distinguished themselves in the various sports and activities of the school, especially in basketball and Glee Club. The time has now come for us to depart from the halls of dear old C.H.S. and as we leave, we are sure that each of us will feel a degree of sadness and elation, a deep gratitude for our opportunities, and a joy over our accomplishments. As we go forth in life may each of us attain his desired goal — God being our helper. Ruby Craddock Ira Shelton J 13 1- Cast Will and Zestament After four long years of strenuous mental work, we, the Seniors of Chatham High School, 1945- ’46; being of sound and disposing minds, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our Last Will and Testament; Article 1. ' X’e leave the faculty in general our humble thanks for the knowledge received as a result of enthusiastic interest. Article 2. ' X ' e especially want to leave our thanks to Mrs. Cocke, our Senior sponsor, for her helpfulness and understanding. Article 3. To the Juniors of this year, we leave the Key to the School with all its duties and re- sponsibilities. Along with our good qualities, we also leave our mistakes so that they may profit by them. Article 4. The Seniors of 194 5 -’46 voted unanimously to leave Mrs. Scott, teacher of Govern- ment I L our inbrediness.” Article 5. To Mr. Ellis Jones, who is much the poet and dramatist, we leave all our dead fairies; with the sincere hope that his belief in them will revive those poor little creatures from their dead slumber. Article 6. Individual members of the Senior Class leave to various students the following: Hazel Aaron goes back to Callands, leaving her position in Penders to a deserving Junior. Nina Allen leaves — taking her brown beanie” with her. Betty Bryant leaves with the hope that Leonard Emerson won’t be too long in finishing high school. Doris Carter bestows upon the future pupils of Chatham High School her quiet and dignified manners. Ruby Craddock leaves to her brother, ' X ' alter, the opportunity and privilege of following in her footsteps. Bobbe Davis leaves to Mrs. Scott her ability to understand Robert Sullivan. James Davidson leaves and takes his blonde with him; leaving the competitive brunette to Shirley Hedrick. After one more bite on her sandwich in Jones Drug Store, Dickie” East leaves it to Dottee Motley, who buys another since one isn’t enough for her. Concluding his four years of continual arguing and debating, Ervis Hall finall - — leaves. Hazel Hall leaves this institution of learning still t-a-l-k-i-n-g about becoming a doctor. Libbye” Harvey bestows her admiration for John Hodiak upon Tommie Frances Seay. Louise Keen, with her 96 average in shorthand, bestows that good grade upon Belvodean Crocker. Franklin Marsh wills, to George Lowe, his prominent position as soda jerker in Whitehead’s Drug Store. Nelson Motley, that quiet and undateable lad, leaves his reserved reputation to Herman Gatewood, who doesn’t quite know what to do with it. Nancy Faye Norman wills all her book sense” to Clifton Emerson so that he won’t ever have to study again. Margie Lee Nuckols leaves her sunny disposition to Betty Mae Jo nes; hoping that it will brighten her future days at Chatham Hi. Anne Cabell Overbey withdraws her competitive singing ability from the Glee Club and leaves that field open for Rebecca Compton. Billv Pigg leaves his red complexion and hair to the fair Betty Jane Motley. Doris Owen and Mildred Sours leave Chatham High School together with the hope that their sisters, Violet and Helen, will enjoy a mutual friendship such as theirs has been. Louise Redd leaves her knowledge of how to giggle appreciately” to Margaret Owen. Evehn Robertson leaves her list of boy friends for all those girls who need it. Now that Evelyn is leaving perhaps they’ll be more successful. Before journeying into parts unknown, Ira Shelton leaves his superman” physique to Marvin East. Barbara Ann Sours, after one last ride, leaves her car to her pop — for a change. Patsy Jane Sours bequeaths her title of most slender girl” to Jackie Inman. Before leaving our dear ole” school Eunice Walker reveals to our dramatics teacher, Mr. Jones, the secret of Atomic Voice Control. Patsy Ruth ' X ' atlington leaves her grand personality to each and everyone left behind. Jean Vi’orsham, as captain of the basketball team, leaves her good sportsmanship as a challenge to next year’s team. Nina Allen Louise Keen -! 14 }- lV o’s Who Barbara Sours Best All Arouvd Ervis Hall, Jr. Most Likely to Succeed, Biggest Talker, Biggest Flirt Anne Cabell Overbey Wittiest Nelson Motley Most Versatile; Most Athletic Patsy Ruth Watlington Biggest Flirt Hazel Hall Biggest Talker Louise Redd Most Popular Barbara Davis Most Likely to Succeed James Davidson Best All Around Ruby Craddock Most Versatile Ira Shelton Most Popular, Wittiest Jean Worsham Most Athletic Class Prophecy May 30, 1956 Dear James: Vt hen I saw your picture in the ' New York T ' nucs as shortstop for the Cubs, I was reminded of the exciting baseball games we had at Chatham High. To be shortstop for the Cubs is wonderful, but nothing could top the old school days. Ten years ago tonight, we proudly walked across the stage of Chatham High with our diplomas. How confident we were of our success in the life that stretched before us. It is hard to realize that ten long years have passed, but when I consider the many changes that have taken place in the lives of our classmates, it seems even a greater length of time. Ve all predicted that Hazel Aaron would reach her goal. Hazel is now in Hollywood where she is a hair stylist for the famous movie actress, June Allyson. You remember Nina Allen and Doris Owen, don’t you? ' X ' ell, both of those girls have done well. Nina’s studying in high school was not in vain; she was this year’s Nobel Prize Winner for discov- ering the cause and cure of cancer. Doris is doing chemical research work in Africa. Ruby Craddock is now Dean at Madison College, where she was a former student. I knew she could do it. Louise Keen is now owner of Keen’s 5 10c Store in Chatham. Mildred Sours is owner of a sewing factory in Chatham. Jean Worsham has moved from W ' hittles to act as manager of Leggetts, it seems she got Ervis Hall’s job. Ervis Hall hasn’t done so badly himself. Shakespeare must have had some effect on him as he is married to a playwright. He and Shirles ' are in Lond on where he is a very successful lawyer. Ira Shelton is now Governor of Virginia; he has actually got a private secretary. There is another member of the class who has a position in our home state, Nancy Faye Norman is Superintendent of Nurses at the University Hospital at Charlottesville, Virginia. Hazel Hall is now a child speciaLst at the Children’s Hospital, Washington, D. C. Certainly one among our number realized her dream. W ' e all thought Bobbe Davis would go places with her shorthand and typing. She is now private secretary to the President. Robert’s being a Senator makes it very convenient. Franklin Marsh, since returning from the army after two years overseas, has advanced from a Soda jerk” to Pharmacist at ' hitehead’s Pharmacy. Can you believe it? Louise Redd is now a hostess on an airliner from New York to California. She has left off her giggles and smiles polit ely. Barbara Sours and St. Clair are happily living in Boston. Barbara plays the piano for the Boston Symphony, and her husband is quite a successful architect. It seems the Sheva girls led the married members of our class. I knew the puppy love” case Betty Bryant had when we were seniors was not just the usual thing — she and Leonard now own a very prosperous farm down Sheva way. Evelyn Robertson, whose sole desire was to be a secre- tary, is now married to W ' esle) ' Hardy. Dicky East, as we all expected, still carries the torch for the Navy. Could it be Monsey? Libbye Harvey really got what she wanted. She is now a world-known aviatrix living in Cali- fornia, and her next door neighbor is none other than John Hodiak, her school day ideal. Margie Lee Nuchols, I hear, is still in the groove; she is a Navy Nurse at the Norfolk Base Hos- pital. Is Gordon there? Cabell Overbey is now a member of Fred Waring’s Sixty-six Pennsylvanians. Patsy Jane Sours has accepted a position as librarian at Columbia University to be near her hus- band, who is minister of St. John’s Church Nelson Motley, our bashful boy, is now operator of a Lonely Hearts Bureau.” Eunice ' X’alker has settled down on a Bunny” farm. Doris Carter is actually editor of the Miss America Magazine” and, incidentally, she has put many new features into the magazine, especially the comic strip. B.lly Pigg pilots a plane from the Chatham-Gretna Airport to New York. Mrs. Cocke has stopped teaching Math and instead of sponsoring The Chat”, she publishes it. Vi ' cll, James, this concludes all the Seniors of 1945-46 except myself. I am now coach for the Girls National Basketball League;” we have been very succesful. Our team goes to London some time in October. Patsy Ruth Watting ton James Damdson Always, PAT. What Would Happen Jf? Hazel Aaron spoke? Nina Allen didn’t have her low” grades to worry about? Betty Bryant couldn’t find Leonard? Doris Carter didn’t have so much curiosity? Rudy Craddock didn’t study her lessons? Bobbe Davis wasn’t forever saying, Oh, phew!” James Davidson forgot to roll up his hair? Thelma East lost her ducky” walk? Hazel Hall wasn’t forever shooting the bull?” Ervis Hall lost his voice? Libbye Harvey met John Hodiak? Louise Keen missed a Saturday night movie? Eranklin Marsh brought his girl to Chatham? Nelson Motley expressed his opinion in class? Nancy Norman wasn’t loved b ’ everyone? Margie Lee Nuckols’ hair got straight? Cabell Overbey gave in to Mrs. Scott without an argument? Doris Owen was seen without Mildred? Billy Pigg couldn’t get to Danville on Saturday night? Redd was ever blue, Louise? Eveh n Robertson got her hair messed up? Ira Shelton wasn’t a nice” wolf? Barbara Sours didn’t believe in the gospel of St. Clair? Mildred Sours forgot her earrings? Patsy Sours had a date with Bob Hallock? Eunice Walker’s pompadour came down? Patsy Watlington lost her flirting technique? Jean Worsham didn’t come to class singing? 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Patriotism 1946 — Nancy Faye Norman Whitehead English M dal Outstanding Achievement in English 1946 — Nina Allen Ranking of the Upper Ten Members of the Graduation Class Based on Three and One-Half Year’s Work Ruby Craddock 94.11 Nina Ali en 93.00 Patsy Ruth Watlington 91.72 Nancy Faye Norman 91.47 Patsy Sours 91.00 Barbara Davis 90.94 Hazel Hall 89.65 Barbara Sours 89.44 89.31 Hazel Aaron Doris Ovc en ' ( 191 - 89.06 juniors Clyde Boswell Elmore Bryant Doris Bullington Belvodean Crocker Glenda Davidson Russel Dunn Marvin East Shirley Kidd Janie Jo Elmore Elerman Gatewood Ellice Giles Archie Edall Shirley Eledrick Bett)’ Mae Jones Thomas Jones Clara Lewis Ruth Martin Shirley McGhee Dorothy Ann Motley Grade Motley Marie Osborne juniors Maragaret Owen Mildred Owen Betty Pigg Betsy Riddle Johnnie Saunders Tommie Frances Seay Billie Anne Shorter Anne Smith Henry Sours Donna Spear Robert Sullivan Phoebe Towler Richard Watson J21 h Sophomores Elizabeth Adams Kathryn Bishop Pauline Bowhng La Rue Carter ' X ' alter Craddock Earl Dalton Cora Amy East Betsy Fox Gladys Garten Glen Giles Homer Haymes Gilbert Harden Ann Hodges Luke Hubbard Louise Huffman Jackie Inman J22K Sophomores Ann Marion Joyce McGhee Eleanor Motley Nancy Motley Lelia Motley Martha Mustain Margaret Neal Billy Overbey Violet Owen Norman Payne Maynard Riddle Jane Self Ryland Shelton Alice Spear Mildred Towler Billy Joe Yeager NOT IN PICTURE Elvin Rowles J23 1. Jay Pigg JreskmeM Algy Anderson Betty Beamer Malissa Betterton Rosa Kent Bishop Randolph Bryant Rebecca Compton Onyx Crider Leonard Crocker Marie Davidson Garland DeMott Mary Dove Thomas Easley Leonard Emerson Lillian George Billy Giles Charlotte Hall Gerard Hall Bobby Harris Patsy Ann Haymes Ruby Keen 4 24 V JreshmeH Carl Lewis Billie Anne Lowe George Lowe Arthur Marilla John Marilla Margaret Moore Betty Jane Motley Velma Nuckols Geraldine Rigney Nancy Shelton Stuart Shelton Billy Shields Dale Shields Edwin Shields Helen Sours Michael Sullivan Gladys Taylor Jesse Taylor Page Watson NOT IN PICTURE Donan Barker John Barker Clifton Emerson Eddie Marsh Clifton Pickeral C. C. Rowles Leewood Rowles Hilda Walker -I 25 1- MEMBERS Gladys Garten Janie Jo Elmore Bette Mae Jones Anne Cabell Overbey Betty Jane Motley Hazel Aaron Barbara Davis Donna Spear Nina Allen Tommie Seay Ann Marion Barbara Sours Nancy Norman Anne Smith LaRue Carter Patsy Sours Glenda Davidson Mary Dove Rebecca Compton Ruby Keen Velma Nuckols Rosa Kent Bishop Patsy Haymes K athryn Bishop Johnnie Saunders Billy Anne Shorter Hazel Hall Betsy Riddle Lelia Motley Elizabeth Harvey Louise Redd “ Dorothy Motley Eleanor Motley Organ — Barbara Sours Piano — Eli.ice Giles I nsfnictor and Director — Mrs. A. de Ponce.au PUBLIC APPEARANCES, 1945-1946 November 3 — Harvest Eestival Dece.viber 16 — Christmas Concert December 2 3 — Camp Pickett January 1 8 — Lee-Jackson Day Not in picture January 19 — Hargrave Memorial Spring — Operetta May 10 — Musical Festival M.ay 31 — Graduation 4 26 h ’Dramatics Club Mr. Wii.LiAM Ellis Jonhs, Director Russell Dunn Bette Jones Gladys Garten Tom Jones Ira Shelton Shirley McGhee Nina Allen Donna Spear Jo Elmore Hazel Hall Ann Marion Mr. William Ellis Jones Patsy Sours Shirley Kidd ' Johnnie Saunders ’ Robert Sullivan Bobbe Davis Catiu Club Miss Ruby Motley, Spotisor Maynard Riddle Walter Craddock Earl Dalton Gilbert Hayden Homer Elaymes Billy Joe Yeager Telia Motley Joyce McGhee Margaret Neal Louise Huffman Mildred Owen Grade Motley Jo Elmore Miss Ruby Motley Kathryn Bishop Elizabeth Adams Nancy Motley Violet Owen Alice Spear Jane Self Margaret Owen Belvodean Crocker Billie Shorter Tommie Seay Billy Overbey Dick Watson Phoebe Towler ' ' ' No in picture Qirls Mi- 1 Club Mrs. Erma Cocke, Sponsor Nina Allen Bobbe Davis Nancy Norman Anne Overbey Louise Redd Lelia Motley ■Mrs. Erma Cocke, Sponsor Mildred Owen Donna Spear Jo Elmore Tommie Seay Anne Smith Martha Mustain Patsy Haymes Barbara Sours Kathryn Bishop Rosa Kent Bishop Alice Spear Zyping Club Mrs. Edith Crews, Sponsor Ellice Giles Mrs. Crews Slilrlcy McGlice Patsy I ouise Keen Eunice Walker Xol in picture Barbara Sours Doris Bulllni� ton Mildred Owen I ibbye Harvev Margie I.ee Nuckols Joyce McCiliee GKadys Garten Grade Motley Marie Osborne (iienda Davidson Betsy Riddle Shirley Kidd P Craddock Shirley Hedrick elvde Boswell Henry Sours Herman Gatewood Donna Spear Tommie Seay Ira Shelton Hazel Aaron Nelson Motlev Betty Pigg James Davidson 4 M Club Mrs. Lucille Scott, Sponsor Onyx Crider Leonard Crocker Arthur Marilla Homer Haymes Science Club Mrs. Rebecca Moses, Spoiisor Nina Allen Betsy Riddle Maynard Riddle Carl Lewis Page X ' atson Gerard Hall Ruby Craddock Rebecca Compton Mildred Owen Mrs. Lucille Scott Patsy U ' atlington James Davidson Johnny Marilla Billy Joe Yeager Arthur Marilla Leonard Crocker Randolph Bryant Page W atson Onyx Crider Billy Shields Helen Sours Gladys Taylor Nina Allen Cabell Overbey Charlotte Hall Louise Redd Algy Anderson Stuart Shelton Mrs. Rebecca Moses Melissa Betterton Patsy fiaymes Rosa Kent Bishop N ' elma Nuckols Mildred Sours Nancy Norman Bobby Harris Garland DeMott Billie Ann Lowe Nancy Shelton Marie Davidson Lillian George Doris Owen Jessie Taylor Edwin Shields George Lowe Gcrad Hal! f iology Club Mrs. Rebecca Moses, Sponsor Jane Self Betsy Fox Bette Jones Donna Spear George Lowe Martha Mustain Mrs. Rebecca Moses Cora Amy East La Rue Carter James Davidson Eleanor .Motley Violet Owen Ann Hodges -Maynard Riddle Homer Haymes Lelia Motley Alice Spear Kathryn Bishop Billy Overbey alter Craddock Jackie Inman Jli fue Economics Club Mrs. Axxie Laura Bryaxt, Sponsor Jackie Inman Margaret Moore Helen Sours Mildred Sours Louise Huffman ‘ of in picture Margaret N ' eal Betty Motley Jean U ' orsham Betty Bryant Johnnie Saunders Margie Lee Xuckols Evelyn Robertson Betty Beamer Billie A. Lowe Xancy Motley Mary Dove Ruby Keen Mrs. Bryant Geraldine Rigncy Betsy Fox Rebecca Compton Gladys Garten Bette Jones Betty Pigg Moys baseball Zeam Due to the early date at which the annual went to press we were unable to secure exact information concerning the team. Spring training began March S under the direction of Rev. C. O. Kidd who has turned out successful teams at C.H.S. for the past three seasons. James Davidson was elected captain and with three years of experinece he is expected to carry the team through a successful season. After three weeks of hard practice Mr. Kidd has chosen the following line-up: Dick Watson, catcher; Ervis Hall, first base; Nelson Motley, second base; Clifton Pickeral, short stop; Clyde Boswell, pitcher-third base; James Davidson, pitcher-third base; Franklin Marsh, left field; Billy Pigg, center field; Luke Hubbard, right field. Substitutes likely to see action are Shelton, Taylor, and Emerson. The season opens March 22 and C.H.S. expects the team to set a fine record in the 1946 County League. Ul ' r I oys Basketball Zeam The Chatham High School Blue Demons started their basketball practice November 1 S with Mr. C. O. Kidd as athletic director and Haywood Crider as coach. The team entered their practice joyously and with a determination to set a fine record for the school. After several strenuous weeks, Marvin East was elected captain and Ira Shelton was elected manager. The race for the first team was close with the decision being Davidson and Hedrick, guards; East, center; and Boswell, E. Hall, and Watson, torwards. In mid-season the team suffered a great loss when its six-foot, three-inch center and captain, Marvin East, entered the armed forces. His position was ably filled by Clyde Boswell and the team went on to finish in a tie for second place in the county league. On March the first and second the Blue Demons entered in the county tournament where they won second place honors by defeating Brosville, Dan River, and Spring Garden before losing to Gretna High in the finals. The success and sportsmanship shown by this year’s team are due largely to the friendly interest taken in it by its coach, Haywood Crider. To him we give our everlasting friendship and heartfelt appreciation. C.H.S. 48 Brosville 12 C.H.S. 65 Climax 1 1 C.H.S. 46 Climax 12 C.H.S. 29 Spring Garden 33 C.H.S. 30 Callands 1 8 C.H.S. 46 Spring Garden 20 C.H.S. 34 Dan River 1 8 C.H.S. 24 Renan 27 C.H.S. 29 Fieldalc 5 3 C.H.S. 28 Fieldale 84 C.H.S. 38 Schoolfield 2 6 C.H.S. 16 Gretna 19 TOURNAMENT GA.MES C.H.S. 39 Brosville 13 C.H.S. 25 Spring Garden 20 C.H.S. 23 Dan River 13 C.H.S. 14 Gretna 40 -|32h Qirls basketball Zeam Mrs. Rebecca Moses Coach Donna Spear Manager Jean Worsham Capfain First Team: Patsy Watlington Forward Second Team: Charlotte Hall Forward Betty Pigg For card Betty Jones Forward Jo Elmore Forward Ann Marion Forward Jean Worsham Guard ‘■ ' Margie Nuckols Guard Shirley McGhee Guard Alice Spear Guard Martha Mustain Guard Joyce McGhee Guard ' ' ' No ill picture Jane Self Guard SCHEDULE Chatham 8 Spring Garden 7 Chatham 26 Schoolfield 35 Chatham 37 Brosville 12 Chatham 14 Spring Garden 30 Chatham 39 Climax 8 Chatham 34 Gretna 31 Chatham 9 Dan River 17 Chatham 20 Fieldale 18 Chatham 18 . 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CASE FARM MACHINERY and GENERAL HARDWARE CHATHAM, VIRGINIA PRESCOTT’S DRY CLEANERS 398 North Main Street DANVILLE, VIRGINIA Phones: 642 — 2437 -(47}� Class Rings Club Pins Calling Cards Caps and Gowns Invitations L. G. BALFOUR PRODUCTS WALTER B. ANDERSON 41 1 1 Kensington Avenue RICHMOND, VIRGINIA CHATHAM THEATER CHATHAM, VIRGINIA ALWAYS THE BEST IN SCREEN ENTERTAINMENT HITCHCOCK’S STUDIO , Po rtraiture 4 427 Main Street Miller Building DANVILLE, VIRGINIA OUR WORK — Represented in the Pictures of this Annual { 49 I-