Chatham High School - Chat Yearbook (Chatham, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1947 volume:

CHAT ANNUAL PUBLICATION of the CHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL Chatham, Virginia 1947 Published by the Senior Class Dedication We lovingly dedicate this book to our parents, that it may be a token of our appreciation and lasting affection for their lives of devoted interest and generous sympathy. May we fulfill their hopes and follow their examples of unselfish service, love and right living. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel D. Owen Mr. and Mrs. Joe W. Motley Mr. and Mr. J. L. Craddock Mr. and Mrs. Charlie P. Bullington Mr. and Mrs. James W. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Jake Osborne Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Pigg Mr. and Mrs. Russell B. Hedrick Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Boswell Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Gatewood Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Bryant Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Seay Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Shorter Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Elmore Rev. and Mrs. C Mr. and Mrs. Floyd J. Spear Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Crocker Mrs. Dorothy W. Motley Mr. Blair Motley Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Sours Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Giles Mr. and Mrs. L. R. McGhee Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Jones Mrs. Louise T. Harris Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Davidson Mr. L. W. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Towler Mr. a nd Mrs. L. F. Riddle Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher B. Watson . O. Kidd ANNUAL STAFF Editor Assistant Editor Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Circulation Manager Assistant Circulation Manager Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editor Faculty Adviser Shirley McGhee Dick Watson Donna Spear Dottee Motley Ellice Giles Alice Spear Clyde Boswell Betty Pigg Mrs. Arthur de Ponceau { 4 Mr. Ralph G. Myers Principal Chemistry, Geometry Mrs. Agnes F. Tune Latin, History Mr. George History, English, C. Lynch, Jr. Physical Education Mrs. Edith Crews Business Education Miss Edna Shelton English, Library, Government Mrs. Arthur de Ponceau Glee Club, Music, English Miss Margaret Crews Biology, Math., Physical Education Mr. Dan Norman History, Science, Math., Physical Education Mrs. Annie Laurie Bryant Home Economics, Physical Education Senior CLi5 Offi icerA Presideuf Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor Mildred Owen Dick Watson Shirley McGhee Donna Spear Mrs. Arthur de Ponceau Class Colors — Blue and White Class Motto: In Ourselies Our Future Lies.” Mildred J. Ow en Shirley McGhee Mrs. Arthur de Ponceal Donna Spear Richard J. Watson TOMORROW IS OURS Beyond today awaits the morrow — Brightness and joy; darkness and sorrow; A struggle for life, or one of ease; Loneliness to avoid; love to seize. Success and failure; work and play; These things will come, after today The challenge of the future, before us towers To meet and accept, for tomorrow is purs. 1 6 Senior C ic a66 Clyde Dewey Boswell Juicy” Laughing, gay, then again serious, adjusting to all occasions adequately. ’44, Hi-Y Club, Baseball Team. ’45-’47, Baseball Team, Basketball Team. ’47, Sports Editor of Annual. Dewey Elmore Bryant Kabhit” You’ll like this one — laughter, a prank or two, yet tenacity and earnestness that is admirable. ’4 5, 4-H Club. Doris Mae Bullington Molly” Sweet and attractive with a lively disposition. ’44-’46, Home Economics Club. ’46, Typing Club. 1 7 y ior CL a55 Belvodeax Alice Crocker Dean” A storehouse of facts already, but untiring in her efforts to master knowledge. ’44-’45, Library Club. ’45-’46, Glee Club. ’46, Typing. Glenda Lee Davidson Glen” Best friend ever; even tempered, contributing to all with a smile. ’44-’45, Library Club. ’45-’47, Glee Club. ’46, Typing Club. Janie Jo Elmore Jo” Sunny personality with a trim of wit that is both clever and refreshing. ’44, President of Freshman Class, ’44-’47, Glee Club, Basketball Team, Hi-Y Club. ’46, Secretary of Junior Class, Dramatics Club. ’47, President of Hi-Y Club, Co-captain of Basketball Team. H 8 I- Senior C ic a5i Herman Wade Gatewood Cookie” Aloof, yet friendly, dignity and strength of charac- ter, threaded with humor. ’46-’47, Basketball Team. Henry Ellice Giles Judge” Gifted hands that interpret with rare understanding, as if he were the muse of music. ’45, Assistant School Pianist. ’46-’47, Accompanist for Glee Club. ’47, Circulation Manager of Annual. Richard Louis Harris Mortimer” Quick ever-flowing conversation, prompted with a desire for knowledge. ’47, Entered from Hargrave Military Academy. -I 9 f Sen lor CL an Shirley Thomas Hedrick ' Tee’ A pretty girl’s looks are all his books, and nothing have they taught him.” ’46-’47 Basketball Team. Bette Mae Jones Jones” A friend when one needs her most; thoughtful, help- ful, and wi lling. ’44-’47 Basketball Team. ’44-’46 Dramatics Club. ’46, Vice-President of Junior Class. ’46-’47 Glee Club. Shirley Mae Kidd Kid” Frank, outspoken in manner and speech. ’44, Library Club. ’46, Typing Club. 1 101 - ior CL add Clara Rebecca Lewis Belle” True to herself; true to her friends; true to her duty always. ’44-’45 Library Club. Ruth Hilured Martin Lefty” A quiet person, yet always ready for fun. ’46, Entered from Dan River, Home Economics Club. Shirley Mavis McGhee Gee” Dates, music and flowers play their part with this slender business woman. ’44, Softball Team. ’44-’45, Glee Club. ’45-’46, Dramatics Club. ’4C’47, Basketball Team. ’46, Treasurer of Junior Class, Softball Team. ’47, Sec- retary of Senior Class, Program Chairman of Hi-Y Club, Honorary Vice-President of Danville Pair, Co- Captain of Basketball Team, Editor of Annual. J 11 K ior a aA6 Dorothy Ann Motley Dottee” Such a friend we like to have — happy, good-natured, and never sad. ’45, Dramatics Club. ’4 5 -’47 Glee Club. ’47, Assist- ant Business Manager of Annual. Gracie Vernon Motley Cracy” Quiet sincerity in her wistful smile; intelligence in her honest eyes. ’44-’45 Glee Club. ’44-’46 Softball Team. ’46, Typ- ing Club, Latin Club. Marie Frances Osborne ' ' Foe” A ready smile in contrast with her quiet, command- ing dignity. ’44-’45, 4-Ff Club. i 12 y ior a a55 Mildred Jane Owen Midge” A competent leader, an alert student, and a happ) ' person. ’44, Class Historian, ’44-’45, Library Club, ’44-’46, 4-H Club. ’45-’47, Hi-Y Club. ’46, Latin Club, Typing Club. ’47, President of Senior Class, Glee Club. Charlotte Elizabeth Pigg P ' S” Alive brown eyes, eloquently speaking of a friendly interest in everything. ’44-’45, Library Club. ’44-’46, Softball Team, Home Economics Club. ’45-’46, Typing Club. ’45-’47, Bas- ketball Team. ’47, Assistant Sports Editor of Annual. Elizabeth Anne Riddle Betsy” Gifted with a keen mind and an even-tempered dis- position. ’44, Basketball Team, ’44-’46, Typing Club, ’44-’47, 4-H Club. ’47, V ce-President of 4-H Club. ’46-’47, Glee Club. d 13 y Senior C ic add Tommie Frances Seay Tommy” Talented, fair, the friend of everyone. ’44, Dramatics Club. ’45-’47, Ffi-Y Club, Glee Club. ’46, Latin Club, Typing Club. ’47, Treasurer of Hi-Y Club. Billie Anne Shorter Willie” A combination of all the fine traits, her life she lives quietly and joyously. ’44-’47 Glee Club. ’46, Latin Club. ’47, Hi-Y Club. Henry Thomas Sours Skin” Plenty of work, a good sport, and some play, too. ’43-’44, Hi-Y Club. ’4S-’47, Basketball Team. ’47, Honorary Vice-President of Danville Fair. d 14 y Senior C lc a55 Donna Gail Spear Spurs” Sunny in disposition, friendly in manner; and seldom do we see her frown. ’45, Entered from Moundsville, W. Va. Vice-Presi- dent of Sophomore Class. ’46, Glee Club, Dramatics Club, Manager of Girls’ Basketball Team, Hi-Y Club. ’47, Treasurer of Senior Class, Vice-President of Hi-Y Club, Business Manager of Annual. PiiEBE Anne Towler 1. Attractive and likeable, cordial in manner. ’44-’45, Library Club. ’46, Latin Club. Richard Jackson Watson Foots” To study or not to study, that is his question. ’44, President of Freshman Class. ’45, Secretary of Sophomore Class. ’4 5 -’46, Dramatics Club. ’4 5 -’47, Basketball Team, Baseball Team. ’46, President of Junior Class. ’47, Vice-President of Senior Class, Captain of Basketball Team, Assistant Editor of Annual. ■■• ' Charlie Lester Craddock — Entered after Christ- mas. ’47, 4-H Club. i 15 I- Class History Four years have passed since a group of tim d freshmen entered Chatham High School. From the time we scurried through these halls to this moment, there is little to regret, and much to be proud of: namely, our contributions to sports, our scholar- ship, and our achievements. The first day of our freshman year we came to school very unsure of ourselves, groping hesitantly, exploring the field of our high school education before us. Mr. Myers, the new principal, was also experiencing his first day at C. H. S. We gave him a hearty welcome and found consolation in the knowledge that he was new here, too.” e were less fortunate than the freshman class preceding us, for we had not sampled” a high school day. The boys received a very warming” reception at the back door, while the girls entered the front door, meek and filled with fear. Rat Week” (exclusively a feminine activity) must have been an amusing affair for the upper class- men! How we suffered in the realization that we were actually as stupid as the cos- tumes we wore! ' XT entered our Sophomore year with visions of future accomplishments in view. No longer rats,” we began to feel a part of the school. We elected Heath Light as ou president. Many members were active in various activities of the school. Our Junior year Dick Watson was president. We worked diligenth ' to secure funds for the Junior-Senior Banquet in the spring. We presented sev eral plays during the year, dTected b)- Mr. William Ellis Jones. From these plays we were proud to pre- sent Well, Of All the Nerve,” written by Shirley McGhee. This play won first place honors and praise for the author and cast at the state contest in Charlottesville, May 2, 1946. For the first time in many years, we had a Glee Club, directed by Mrs. Arthur de Ponceau. We worked with Mrs. de Ponceau and the Glee Club girls when they p ' c- sented The Castaways,” an operetta, one of the big hits of the year. With the proceeds from this operetta and from other sources, we climaxed the year by honoring the Seniors at the Country Club, Danville, Virginia. Now, we have reached the climax, the crowning glory! We have achieved the goal of Seniors. For class officers this year we have chosen Mildred Jane Owen, presi- dent; Dick Watson, vice-president; Shirley McGhee, secretar) ' ; and Donna Spear, treasurer. W ' e also elected the annual staff and immediately began to work on the Cfiat. Our first concern was financing this book. Therefore, with Mrs. de Ponceau as faculty director and Mildred Owen as student director, we sponsored a Harvest Festival, on November 2. It proved to be one of the most successful events of the school fall. Now as we near the completion of our high school days and prepare for graduation, we glance retrospectively over our school years: teachers we had, extra-curricular activi- ties we enjoyed, lessons we learned, tests we failed, hopes we nourished, games we lost, praise we deserved, minutes we stayed in, and a thousand lingering reminiscences. Wo feel a mixed emotion of sadness and joy; thankfulness and regret; and offer a prayer to God, that success may follow us all the days of our lives.” Mildred Jane Owen, Class Historian. J16V Last Will and Testament We, the Senior Class of 1947, professing sane minds, do hereby, with due regret, express definitely and clearly our last w 11 and testament. Article 1. We, the Senior Class, leave the Senior Home-Room equipped with a modern, collapsible life-raft for speedy rescues on rainy days. Article 2. We, the members of the class, make the following bequeaths: 1. Belvodean Crocker bequeaths her governm.ent notes to Miss Shelton. 2. Doris Bullington bestows her studious attitude upon Martha Mustain. 3. Glenda Davidson auctions her absence slips to anyone who can’t get to school on Monday morning. 4. Bette Jones takes leave of Onyx Crider with a tear in her eye and a lump in her throat. 5. Dottee Motley just leaves — You’ve heard that popular song, Where There’s Smoke There’s Dottee.’’ 6. Mildred Jane Owen wills her title of the Most Likely to Succeed” to anyone who thinks he can live up to it. 7. Richard Harris forsakes his sense of humor to Jane Self. 8. Jo Elmore relinquishes a lesson in graceful walking and quiet speech to Della Mae.” 9. After five years, Shirley Kidd departs. 10. Donna Spear bequeaths a portion of her jovial d sposition to Mr. Lynch. 11. Henry Sours wills his prize cow to Carl Lewis. 12. Billie Anne Shorter delivers some of her seriousness to Peggy Hill. 13. Shirley McGhee leaves her voice to next year’s basketball team. 14. Tommie Frances Seay gives part of her shyness to Phyllis Crider. 13. Ellice Giles abandons his interest in school work to C. C. Rowles. 16. Elmore Bryant sells his Charles Atlas equipment to Billy Overbey. 17. Dick Watson auctions off his method of getting his homework to anyone who thinks it’s worth the price. 18. Clyde Boswell expresses his sympathy to all boys who can’t be handsome. 19. Shirley Hedrick gives his knowledge of astronomy to Mr. Myers. 20. Betty Pigg bestows her wit upon Ann Marion. 21. Betsy Riddle gladly bequeaths her appetite to Joanne Utley. 22. Charlie Craddock leaves his knowledge of how to be a successful farmer to Page Watson. 23. Grade Motley presents her athletic abilities to Betty Beamer. 24. Phebe Towler leaves, taking her secret of how to handle the opposite sex with her. 2 5. Herman Gatewood passes on his little black book” to Earl Dalton. 26. Marie Osborne catalogues her own special method of how to keep curls on rainy days” for the future cosmetologists of Chatham High. 27. Ruth Martin relinquishes her love for the cook book and sewing machine to Mrs. Bryant. 2 8. Clara Lewis wills her giggle to Alice Spear. Article 3. We, the Senior Class of ’47, express to the faculty our sincere grati- tude and appreciation for their instruction, interest, and guidance. Article 4. We, the Senior Class of ’47, depart from Chatham High School, leaving it our best wishes for the future. Billie Anne Shorter Bette Jones J 17h WHO ' S WHO Clyde Boswell Most Athletic Most Popular Best Looking Charlotte E. Pigg Most Athletic Prettiest Donna Spear Wittiest Shirley Hedrick Afo.i Versatile Wittiest Mildred J. Ov en Mos Likely to Succeed Most Popular Elmore Bryant Best All-Round Shirley McGhee Best All-Round Neatest Ellice Giles Elizabeth Anne Riddle Janie Jo Elmore Herman Gatewood Mos Likely to Succeed Most Versatile Most Talented Neatest Most Talented J 18 1- Honor Plaque Scholarship . . . Loyalty . . . Achievement 1947 — Elmore Bryant D. A. R. Good Citizenship Medal Dependability . . . Service . . . Leadership . . . Patriotism 1947 — Mildred Jane Owen Whitehead English Medal Outstanding Achievement in English 1947 — Elizabeth Pigg Ranking of the Upper Ten Members of the Graduation Class Elmore Bryant Belvodean Crocker Elizabeth Pigg Mildred J. Owen Gracie Motley Ellice Giles Janie Jo Elmore Shirley McGhee Billie Ann Shorter Ruth Martin . 94.25 94.00 93.87 93.33 92.70 92.31 92.11 91.94 91.77 91.17 J 19 V Class Prophecy May 30, 1957. Dear Glenda, I read in the Charlottesville paper yesterday that you and Howell have just returned from a trip abroad. I guess you are glad to get back to your home and Howell will probably be needed at his business. I thought maybe you would like to know about the members of our Senior Class of ’47. Since you have been traveling so much these ten years I know you have not been able to keep up with them. Clyde Boswell, who was better known as Juicy,” lives up to his nickname and is now President of the Juicy Fruit Chewing Gum Company. Elmore Bryant is now a professor of government at the University of Virginia; at least. Miss Shelton had one student who absorbed enough government from her class to amount to something. Belvodean Crocker, who has been employed at Whitehead’s Department Store, is now manager of the candy counter. Janie Jo Elmore is living in Manila with her husband, Johnny Nauman, the famous band leader. Herman Gatewood, after ten years of chasing blondes, has at last been captured by a cute little brunettte who calls him Cookie.” Ellice Giles, a former piano student of Mrs. de Ponceau, has achieved success and is now conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Dottee Motley has become famous in opera and is currently singing in the Metropolitan Opera. Shirley Hedrick is employed as a mechanic, but still finds time on week-ends to chase the blondes at Spring Garden. Bette Jones is now very successful in dramatics, and plays a leading role in a current show on Broadway. Tommy Seay, who loved pretty clothes so well when she was in high school, is modeling clothes on Eifth Avenue, New York. Billie Ann Shorter and Billy Marilla are married and live in Colorado, where Billy is a Major in the Armed Eorces. Henry Sours is Editor-in-Chief of the 4-H paper. Ruth Martin is his secretary. Donna Spear is making use of the hope chest which she started her Senior Year at CHS. Phebe Towler had so many boy friends that she couldn’t make up her mind; so she is still single. Dick Watson, after having so much trouble with his feet, has decided to become a chiropodist and all I can add is that he is still in college. Charlie Craddock is now Supervisor of the Agriculture Department and has made many improvements in the methods. Shirlev Kidd, who was always a good student in Mrs. Crews’ shorthand class, is married and has a lot of little brief forms running around. Richard Harris is riding around the country and still is El Lobo Solo.” Grade Motley still eats as much as she did in high school and opened a res- taurant. Doris Bullington is cashier. Shirley McGhee has reached her goal. She is the sports writer with Life Magazine. Ervis Hall is circulating manager AND he circulates. Marie Osborne is teaching Home Economics at Madison and Clara Lewis is a dietitian. Mildred Owen, after completing four years at Mary Baldwin College and two years at Richmond Seminary, is now a successful religious director in Korea. Betty Pigg’s cute jokes at last have amounted to something. She is a comedy actress on Broadway. Last and least (?) of the Seniors of ’46-’47, I’m in the same ole’ rut. Always, Glenda Davidson Betsy Riddle Betsy. We wonder what would happen if Belvodean Crocker got to school on time? Doris Bullington yelled loudly? Billie Anne Shorter received no letters? Mildred Jane Owen lost all her friends? Shirley McGhee was not in on everything?” Bette Jones displayed interest in class? Betsy Riddle received no Floridian thrills? Phebe Towler had no dates? Elmore Bryant gave no good argument to stump” Miss Shelton? Gracie Motley made an F? Mr. Myers did not trust Henry Sours? Tommie Seay ceased to worry about her Latin? Herman Gatewood’s bold flattery failed to get him good grades from Miss Shelton Richard Harris knew what he argued about? Ruth Martin had no Home Economics project? Betty Pigg asked a sensible question? Donna Spear lost her intelligent look? Glenda Davidson had no week-ends to live for?” Dick Watson did his homework? Ellice Giles lost his musical ability? Dottee Motley became the most unpopular” person? Clara Lewis spoke aloud in class? Clyde Boswell had no mischief in the offing? Shirley Hedrick could not go to Spring Garden? Marie Osborne came to school with straight hair? Shirley Kidd behaved in government class? Charlie Craddock lost his love for farm life? The Philippine Islands were as near Jo Elmore as H. M. A.? A. C. Hall came back? Donna Spear Clyde Boswell. i 21 h Clyde Boswell athletic Well, deliver me!” shooting pool Choo-choo-ch’-Boogie Elmore Bryant intelligent I’ll be dog-gone — ” playing ball Ole Buttermilk Sky Charlie Craddock industrious Is that so?” N. C. I Can’t Begin To Tell You Herman (Jatewood moody I’ll bet.” driving Choo-choo-ch’-Boogie n C O C 5 O H u O U- -o E -o n o ‘ 3 : o o o o o “O c JZ H H t 5 P o u u O o o c D O -o o ; Cl n -C c 5 o o PQ -p C O c 5 X _c o « W o Vi D. o H Q. O ZJ s O u rs -C I D O C 5 s u 3 £ u: o -C o u o Ui u ' C Dick c 5 o -o c w ZJ ZJ aa c 5 ZJ X o -s ZJ aa o O ZJ aa c 5 o 3 ai K oc OS O - CM so K o C o -Q T3 “O a Ok 0 aa aa o aa c 5 C c o H a. c 5 rt C C o Q N rsl N (N SO N i 22 b 3 ' ' lor C iadA CLASS OFFICERS President Johnny Marili.a Vice-President Glenn Giles Secretary Joyce McGhee Treasurer . Maynard Riddle Motto: tlitch Your Wagon To A Star.” Elizabeth Adams J 24 h 3 ' ' ior C ia56 Jackie Inman Martha Mustain NOT PICTURED Joyce McGhee Ann Smith Homer Haymes Luke Hubbard Billy Overbey Nancy Motley Alice Spear Gilbert Hayden Jane Self 25 Soph ' om ore a add CLASS OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer Charlotte Hall Ryland Shelton Leonard Crocker Motto: ’ ' Not For Self But For Others.” Ryi-and Shelton Gerald Hall A 26 1 - opli omore CL adi Randolph Bryant Velma Deen Nuckols Nancy Reed Page Watson NOT PICTURED Algy Anderson Leonard Crocker Billy Joe Yeager Betty Beamer Malissa Betterton Hilda Walker Nancy Lee Shelton Arthur Marilla Dale Shields i 27 redlimen C lc a55 CLASS OFFICERS President James Dalton Vice-President Iris McGhee Si’cretary-Treasiirer Joe Thomas Motto: The elevator to success is not running; .ue shall take the stairs.” Elizabeth Hedrick Betty Jo Bradner 28 !- re ill reShmen Lou Annie Bauch NOT PICTURED C. W. Gutherie John Gibbert Mitchell Bennett Motley Jack Shelton Berkley Switzerlett Joe Thomas Carl Lewis Stuart Shelton Peggy Je Geraldine Rigney Virginia Bullington Dorothy Eanes Josephine Hall Rebecca Rigney Pauline Rowland Frances Taylor Beulah Walker NINGS Elizabeth Anderson Everett Owen Thomas Easley •I 29 !► I had the craziest dream that 1 — Mr. Myers forgot to ring the morning bell; 2 — Miss Shelton had enough time to help us; 3 — Miss Crews forgot to do her job well; 4 — Mr. L) ' nch didn’t think he had the dope on someone; 5 — Mrs. de Ponceau wasn’t talented; 6 — Mrs. Bryant lost her love for Home Economics; 7 — Mrs. Crews didn’t look attractive; 8 — Mr. Norman wasn’t shooting the bull;’’ 9 — Mrs. Tune couldn’t conjugate amo;’’ 10 — Billy Overbey behaved himself in study-hall; 11 — Alice Spear forgot to laugh; 12 — Jackie Inman weighed 9 5 pounds; 13 — Arthur Marilla passed Biology; 14 — Jane Self was serious; 1 5 — Elizabeth Adams acted sensible; 16 — Eleanor Motley lost her athletic ability; 17 — Nancy Reed left her dignity at home; 18 — Phyllis Crider had quiet ways; 19 — Walter Craddock did not study; 2 0 — Carl Lewis was wide awake; 21 — Page Watson wasn’t cute; 22 — Virginia Bullington spoke; 2 3 — Ann Marion graduated in ’47; 24 — Onyx Crider wasn’t loved by everyone; 2 5 — Marie Davidson lost Lillian George; 26 — Patsy Haymes didn’t look nice; 27 — Charlotte Hall wasn’t up to some mischief; 2 8 — Betsy Pox changed; 29 — Martha Mustain didn’t giggle at Jane Self; 3 0 — Jay Pigg’s voice changed; 31 — Joyce McGhee gave in to Mrs. Tune; 32 — Rebecca Rigney was 6 feet tall; 3 3 — Betty Jane Motley had black hair; 34 — Marie Hughes abandoned her interest in H.M.A.; 3 5 — Oscar wasn’t helping someone; 36 — Johnny Marilla had no girl; 37 — Louise Huffman needed vitamin pills; 3 8 — Elizabeth Anderson was not hungry; 39 — Jo Hall lost her voice; 40 — Luke Hubbard sat up straight in class. Betty Pigg Shirley McGhee ! 30 h GLEE CLUB listened, motionless and still And, as I mounted up the hill. The music in my heart I bore. Long after it was heard no more.” C ' CRDSWORTH. Mrs. Arthur ue Ponceau Director and Instructor Ellice Giles Accoin panist Betty Beamer Betty Bradner Glenda Davidson Ann Marion Dottee Motley Nancy Reed Velma Deen Nuckles Mary Keen Oliver Mildred Jane Owen Joanne Utley Dorothea C ' hite Patsy Haymes Rosa Kent Bishop Tommie Seay Janice Geyer Telia Motley Kathryn Bishop Bette Motley Betsy Riddle Bette Jones Jo Elmore Billie Anne Shorter LaRue Carter Anne Smith Eleanor Motley PUBLIC APPEARANCES 1946-1947 October 24 — County Teachers’ Meeting December 9 — P. T. A. December 1 5 — Christmas Eestival December 19 — Rotary Club December 20 — Chapel Program December 22 — The Messiah” May 2 — Chapel Program May 9 — Spring Eestival May 29 — Class Night May 30 — Graduation d 31 K BASKETBALL TEAM Chatham High School’s Blue Demons started their basketball practice November 15, under the direction of Coach Tom Self, who had just returned from military service and who had coached the team previously. The starting five were Herman Gatewood and Carl Lewis, forwards; Clyde Boswell, center; and Dick Watson and Shirley Hedrick, guards. The team expected a successful season with four returning lettermen: Boswell, Watson, Hedrick, and Gatewood. Dick Watson was chosen captain and Jay Pigg, man- ager. Substitutes who saw action this year were Page Watson, James Dalton, Earl Dalton, Luke Hubbard, Algy Anderson, Henry Sours, and Ryland Shelton. In the county tournament at Dan River High School the Blue Demons defeated Brcsville High and Dan River, but lost to Schoolfield for the Pittsylvania County Cham- pionship, 31 to 22. High scorers for the season were Clyde Boswell, with 22 3 points; Shirley Lledrick, 153; Dick Watson, 93; Herman Gatewood, 87 points; and Carl Lewis, 2 5. Credit is due Tom Self and his assistant, George C. Lynch, for their excellent coaching. To them the team publicly expresses appreciation. Blue Demons 25 Climax 12 Blue Demons 28 Climax 20 Blue Demons 36 Spring Garden 46 Blue Demons 43 Renan 22 Blue Demons 54 Callands 17 Blue Demons 43 Brosville 16 Blue Demons 41 Climax 20 Blue Demons 24 Dan River 26 Blue Demons 34 Callands , 24 Blue Demons 16 Schoolfield 36 Blue Demons , 27 Spring Garden 48 Blue Demons 51 Halifax 11 Blue Demons 51 Renan 19 Blue Demons 25 Gretna 35 TOURNAMENT GAMES Blue Demons 43 Brosville 32 Blue Demons 39 Dan River 37 Blue Demons 22 Schoolfield 31 BASKETBALL TEAM PLAYERS Jo Elmore ' , Betty Pigg ' , Louise Huffman ' Shirley McQhee ' ' % Alice Spear ' , Mar- tha Mustain ' , Bette Jones ' , Margaret Neal ' , Charlotte Hall ' , Jane Self ' , Iris McGhee, Melissa Betterton, Elizabeth Adams, Phyllis Crider, Hazel Lewis, Lelia Motley, Jackie Inman, and Jo Hall. Preparations for the girls’ basketball team began in November with Miss Margaret Crews as coach; Jo Elmore and Shirley McGhee as Co-Captains; and Joyce McGhee as manager. The season opened with high hopes of many victories. However, misfortune among team members caused the loss of several games. To Miss Crews for her fine coaching and personal interest, we say Thank you”. SCHEDULE Chatham 40 Climax 20 Chatham 10 Climax 10 Chatham 21 Spring Garden 42 Chatham 1 8 Renan 36 Chatham 3 1 Brosville 16 Chatham 19 Climax 19 Chatham 17 Dan River 30 Chatham 23 Callands 24 Chatham 21 Schoolfield 22 Chatham 19 Spring Garden 36 Chatham 1 8 Halifax 4 Chatham 1 3 Renan 3 0 Chatham 24 Gretna 37 Chatham 14 Gretna 3 1 ' Team members who won Varsity Letters. Bette Jones and Margaret Neal are not in the picture. 4-H CLUB Peggy Hill Jo Hall Maynard Riddle Betsy Riddle Jay Pigg Roxie Taalor Phyllis Crider Virginia Davis Lou Annie Baugh Delma Ann Motley John Gile Dorothea ' X ' hite Jane Self Martha Mustain Everett OvrEN Bennett Motley Mitchell Hazel Lewis Billy Joe Yeager Charlie Craddock Onyx Crider Edwin Shields Maynard Riddle Betsy Riddle Jay Pigg Jo Hall Peggy Hill Mr. Fred Price } Miss Helen Grii fin OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Reporter Song Leader County Sponsors The purpose of the 4-H Club is to develop useful citizens through the training of : Heads, for power Hearts, for nobleness Hands, for usefulness Health, for strength Ideals to which members dedicate their efforts are: Citizenship, respect for country and people, and personal development. J 34 K Hi-Y CLUB Kathryn Bishop Tommie Seay Donna Spear J o Elmore Miss Crews Shirley McGhee Mildred Owen Janice Geyer Iris McGhee Patsy Haymes Nancy Reed Rosa Kent Bishop Charlotte Hall Ann Smith Billie Anne Shorter Joyce McGhee Martha Mustain Lelia Motley Alice Spear Margaret Neal Miss Margaret Crevcs Jo Elmore Donna Spear Kathryn Bishop Tommie Seay Mildred Jane Owen Shirley McGhee Facidty Sponsor President Vice-President Secretary T reasurer Neic’s Reporter Program Chairman The purpose of the Girls’ Hi-Y Club is to create, maintain, and ex- tend throughout the home, school, and community, high standards of Christian character. The club has accomplished several worthwhile projects this year. Noteworthy among these projects has been the sponsoring of monthly chapel programs and home room morning devotions. The present Hi-Y Club of twenty members is a continuation of the club which Mrs. Erma Cocke organized in 1941. Not pictured. Y 35 h HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR ScHOOLMELi) Glee Club Climax Glee Club Scenes from the Christmas Music Festival directed by Mrs. Arthur de Ponceau, in which ten high school glee clubs sang their Merry Christmas to the county in a crowded auditorium at Chatham High School, Sunday, December 15. i 36 y HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR Everybody had a wonderful time at the Seniors’ Harvest Festival, Saturday night, No- vember 2. Proceeds from this Festival and other minor sources have been used for the publication of The Chat. Betsy Riddle, Grade Motley, Billie Anne Shorter and Tommie Seay are the smiling attendants pictured above, at the food stand where cokes, hot dogs and other delicacies were plentiful. Varied entertainment furnished an evening complete with dancing. Bingo, dart-throwing, autioneering, and the choice of Betty Pigg as Miss Chatham High School.” Students taking time out for lunch on the Chatham High School ball grounds between vocational discussions during the morning, and the principal address by Dr. Albert Buchanan in the afternoon at Guidance Day on Friday, November 8. The second annual program arranged for county seniors by the Pittsylvania Citizenship League and the County Principals’ Association, is one of the first of its kind in the nation and has attracted the attention of leaders in other counties and cities. 37 h Things We Wont Forget . . It’s easy to remember . . . and so hard to forget . . . This is the main subject of our thoughts now . . . and so it will be as the years go on. We can’t forget . . . our friends . . . dances . . . walking around the halls . . . unexcused absences . . . sports . . . wondering whether he” or she” still likes you . . . club meetings . . . home work and our report cards . . . mice in the closets . . . paper on the lawn . . . our home rooms . . . the office . . . going to school and going home . . . Bull sessions” . . . nicknames . . , assemblies . . . John L. Lewis” . . . worrying over our tests . . . and getting the answers from somebody who had just copied them . . . getting kicked” out of the library . . . working on The Chat . . . dates . . . getting up early in the morning . . . the funny smells coming from the Chemistry classes . . . and the fragrant odors coming from the Home Economics room . . . MacBeth” . . . and oh! those love notes . . . the other kind too . . . chewing gum . . . basketball trips . . . the Banquet ... all otu teachers, God bless them . . . these and many more things we won’t forget because we have loved them . . . and the school spirit that unites us as one will always be in our hearts. V 38 Here and There . . -! 39 1 - ■1 40 1 ADVERTISEMENTS When selling Tobacco on the World ' s Best Tobacco Market, sell in the World ' s Best Warehouse Your Friends: BLAIR MOTLEY LATANE MOTLEY UNION WAREHOUSE DANVILLE, VIRGINIA THE SHOP OF From the top of your curls to the tip LOVELY THINGS of your toes fetching young clothes for Virginia ' s most attractive young • misses. • ERANCES KAHN ... IN DANVILLE DANVILLE, VIRGINIA 42 1 - Bottled Under Authority of The Coca CoIa Company by SOUTHERN STATES COOPERATIVE Seeds, Feeds, Fertilizer and Farm Supplies Phone Chatham 4201 E. T. BRUMFIELD, Manager V 43 !- CHATHAM TEXACO STATION I. W. TUCKER, Manager THE PITTSYLVANIA Century Sprinkler Corp. Automatic Sprinkler Systems 1401 Reseneath Road TRIBUNE RICHMOND, VIRGINIA H. C. SIEBOLD, President R. C. GILES, General Construction Superintendent • JEFFERSON Pittsylvania ' s Home Newspaper FUNERAL HOME 24 Hour Ambulance Service Since 1865 KENNETH P. SCOTT. Proprietor CHATHAM, VIRGINIA -{ 44 1 - Compliments of Dr. R. 0. Reynolds Dr. A. Snead Camden CONNER BROTHERS AND SOURS GARAGE PURE GAS and OIL General Repair — Lubrication Washing — Tires — Tubes Phone 3481 CHATHAM, VA. RIPPE’S BEST BUICK YET We are accepting orders for Lovely Things at 1947 models now Little Prices • 438 Main Street Phone 1960 Wyatt Bnick Sales Co. DANVILLE, VIRGINIA DANVILLE, VIRGINIA HARGRAVE MILITARY ACADEMY Preparation for Christian Leadership in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AT REASONABLE RATES COMPETENT INSTRUCTORS PERSONAL ATTENTION All Sports Gym, Pool, Golf Course. Junior School CATALOGUE Col. A. H. CAMDEN, President CHATHAM, VIRGINIA 45 1 - We Vulcanize Tires and Tubes • HITEHEAD CO. WE REPAIR FENDERS AND PAINT CARS • • MORE THAN A All Work Guaranteed HARDWARE STORE • GRUIJB TERRY CHATHAM, VIRGINIA CHATHAM VIRGINIA Compliments of Style, Quality and Price ART BARBER SHOP Men and Young Men ' s Clothes • • WE APPRECIATE Edwards Men’s Shop YOUR BUSINESS CHATHAM, VIRGINIA MONTGOMERY Compliments of HARDWARE CHATHAM CLEANERS Crosby Distributors for Refrigerators - Radios CHATHAM, VIRGINIA i ' 46 1- Patterson Drug Co. Prescription Specialists 4 Registered Pharmacists ■Say ssH DEPARTMENT STORES • EVERYTHING TO WEAR Masonic Temple DANVILLE, VIRGINIA FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY 335 Main Street DANVILLE, VIRGINIA J. T. Townes Printing Co., Inc. Compliments of PRINTERS — STATIONERS • Whitehead’s Dept. Store Corner Union and Patton Street DANVILLE, VIRGINIA Everything for Everybody BROWN JEWELRY • DIAMONDS — PEARLS SILVERWARE • Compliments of Manufacturing and Dispensing G. S. K. RESTAURANT OPTICIANS • DANVILLE, VIRGINIA Main Street 0 DANVILLE, VIRGINIA ( 47 1 - JESSIE 1. OVERBEY AND SONS HARDWARE McLaughlin Supply Co. • WHOLESALE RETAIL Dealers in BUILDING MATERIALS Chatham and Gretna CHATHAM, VIRGINIA Hardware, Paints and Tobacco Flues Compliments of Compliments of CALVIN GREEN CHATHAM JEWELRY COMPANY PURITY ACCURACY Where Quality Counts Compliments of Chatham Pharmacy Dial 2217 We Specialize in Prescriptions W. L. Saunders Co. LUNCHES and DELICIOUS FOUNTAIN DRINKS LUMBER T 48 h THE STAR See Us for Your SCHOOL CLOTHES ★ BASKETBALL SHOES YOUR COUNTY NEWSPAPER HIGH CLASS PRINTING Or Other Wearing Apparel News — PicTures — Advertising THOMPSON’S PRESTON MOSES, Editor “Where Style Hits Chatham First Compliments of Compliments of a Thompson’s Drug Store FRIEND REX MOTOR CO., Inc. Central Service Station FOR ECONOMICAL Crown Gasoline and Motor Oil TRANSPORTATION Lubrication — Washing Tires — Tubes HAYWOOD CRIDER, Manager CHATHAM, VIRGINIA Phone 5891 CHATHAM, VA. Compliments of Compliments of W. I. GREEN CO. Oliver Grocery Compaiiv Depot Street CHATHAM, VIRGINIA -{ 49 1 « Compliments of KINGOFF’S JEWELERS and OPTICIANS DANVILLE, VIRGINIA The Management and Entire Personnel wish the Graduating Class of ' 47 great success EFRID’S LEARN TO FLY AT CHATHAM-GRETNA AIRPORT Plane Passenger Rentals Rides Student Instruction Under G.I. Bill Operators: Lynchburg Air Transport S Sales Corp. STUDENT SHOPPING CENTER For Style • For Quality • For Value L.HER AN anoilk’s 73est Store ' -{ 50 }■ CHATHAM THEATER CHATHAM, VIRGINIA ALWAYS THE BEST IN SCREEN ENTERTAINMENT Remember, You Always Save AT LEGGETT ' S -{ 51 )► Best Wishes To The Class of 1947 Official Photographers for THE CHAT Calling Cards Invitations Class Rings Club Pins Caps and Gowns L. G. BALFOUR PRODUCTS WALTER B. ANDERSON 4111 Kensington Ave. Richmond, Va. WE HEREBY EXPRESS OUR AP- PRECIATION TO THE ADVER- TISERS IN THIS YEARBOOK EOR THEIR GENEROUS CON- TRIBUTIONS i 52 1 - V