Chatham High School - Chat Yearbook (Chatham, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1954 volume:

EDITOR Jean Bigger CO-EDITOR Leslie Giles Chatham High School Chatham, Virginia Preface THE DEMON presents a memorial to departing seniors to pleasant and heart-warming experiences to work and fun to friends and fellow students to an untiring and faithful principal and faculty may this annual be symbolic of these memories and the things for which our school believes in ' Good home training Democratic scholastic training Proper religious training PROPERTY OF THE LIBRA”? 0? VIRGINIA BICHI ' :• ::n va Dedication As a means of thanking Mrs. Erma Cocke for 4 years of hard work and unselfish devotion, we wish to dedicate the DEMON of 1954 to her. We are extremely grateful for her encouragement and enthu- siasm at times when our zeal was gone. She has helped to make our work enjoyable, and we trust that this volume will be a reminder of her years with the Senior Class of 1954. The staff of the 1954 DEMON has earnestly attempted to cover every activity of Chatham High School, Chatham, Virginia. If we have failed to do this, it is an error on our part. We hop e you will enjoy and treasure this issue as a record of the school events. The Demon Staff y r. $ (BMg fwmm A Message from the Principal- I wish to congratulate the Senior Class and Mrs. Cocke, sponsor, for their qood work durinq the past four years and conqratulate you on this issue of the DEMON Strive to do your best in every endeavor and bring credit to yourself and to your school. Be conscientious in your efforts to be a good citizen. Mildred Aker B.S. Radford Lois M. Anderson B. S. Radford Ann Bell B. A. Longwood Walter M. Jackson B. S. East Carolina College Faculty Agnes F. Tune B. S. University of Virginia Emma Frances Baber M. A. George Peabody College Mable B. Marks B. S. Longwood College James Heffinger Emergency Certificate Elon Lee Hampton Benton M. M. Northwestern Univ. Patsy Jane Clement A. B. Univ. N. Carolina Erma B. Cocke B. S. Radford Mary C. Colston A. B. Meredith Faculty Kenneth Geyer B.S. Univ. North Carolina Margaret D. Giles Diploma Radford College •4 Hazel Lowe B. S. Radford Joyce Harris B. S. Madison Our Past 1951 — We started our four years at Chatham High School as timid freshmen in September of 1951 . We had been attending classes at the high school for two years, but we realized for the first time as we began our freshman year that we were now starting on the journey that when successfully completed would bring us to the place where we now stand. As we look back from this point, it is difficult to realize that four years have passed in such a seemingly short while. Our freshman year was filled with new experiences. Mrs. Cocke was our homeroom teacher and we owe her many thanks for helping us get started our first year. Our class officers were: Bobby Neal, President; E. W. Owen, Vice-President; Effie Motley, Secretary-Treasurer. The class took an active part in athletics from the very first, but other than that, the entire year was really uneventful. By the time we had gotten fully adjusted to the high school routine the year was over and were looking forward to our sophomore year. 1952 — We came eagerly back to C.H.S. in September of 1952 to begin our second year. Mrs. Cocke was still here to welcome us as homeroom teacher. Our class officers were: Bobby Neal, President; E. W. Owen, Vice-President; Phyllis Tyree, Secretary; Charles Haymes, Treasurer. The members of our class became more interested in school activities. Under the guidance of Mrs. Cocke we started the task of raising money to finance the Sophomore-Senior banquet. After sponsoring sales, dances, and other social activities we honored the Senior class with a success- ful banquet at the Country Club Inn, Danville, Virginia. Our responsibilities grew and we advanced in scholastic and extra- curricular standing. There were times when we caught a fleet- ing glimpse of the lofty heights scaled only by the Seniors. These brief glimpses gave us a more substantial goal to work toward. We longed for the day when we would become Juniors and in a seemingly short time another year had run its course. 1953 — Our Junior year brought double responsibilities. Because there was no graduating class we undertook the jobs that had beforehand been held by the Seniors. Even though we were con- sidered the leaders we still realized that our goal was only visible but not yet attainable. One half of our high school career was behind us, the other half was left to go. We began to look on the more serious side of life and we worked harder that year than we ever thought we could or would. We elected as our class officers: Leslie Giles, President; Bobby Neal, Vice-President; Mary D. Jenkins, Secretary-Treasurer, and Jean Bigger, Re- porter. After measuring for our Senior rings and making final arrangements for the coming of our Senior year we welcomed a vacation. 1954 — At last, we stand at the doorway, looking out into the future. After years of hard, continuous work, we have reached the goal; the crowning glory. We are Seniors!! With Mrs. Cocke, our loyal friend and teacher still standing beside us we began our last year in Chatham High School. For our Senior class officers we have elected Leslie Giles, President; Effie Mot- ley, Vice-President; Barbara Jones, Secretary, and Ray Comp- ton, Treasurer. This has been a happy, eventful year but we realize that it must come to an end. As the time nears for us to depart from these halls, where we have received knowledge and strength from our many experiences, tears come to our eyes, but we know in our hearts that the task which we began four short years ago is almost complete. We have grown up during our four years here and now we are ready to take our place in the broad, new life which lies before us. As we accept the challenge and step across the threshold into the future, we take with us dear memories of our teachers, our classes, the fun we ' ve had together and the hard work, all of which have made our lives richer. This is a big moment in our lives; a moment when joy and sorrow are mixed. We hate to leave, but we realize that we must expand and grow and make a better world of the place in which we live. So to you, our classmates that are left behind, and to our dear Alma Mater, wo bid GOOD-BYE. As each of us go our own way may we attain our desired crown, with God as our guide. A toast to the future of Chatham High School and a farewell from the Senior Class of 1954. Secretary Treasurer Reporter Barbara Jones Ray Compton Jean Bigger Senior Officers Jewell Effie Elaine Motley Effie Beulah Isabell Rowland Beulah Harold Carter Lewis Boot Melvin Neal Haymore Slouch Shirley Ann Perkins Perky Rachel Patricia Crider Rachel Phyllis Lee Tyree Phil Gladys Jillstein Saunders Jilling Lee Holland Crews Frog Ronald Lee Giles Squirrel Mary Dana Tune Toot Sarah Hurt Friend Zert Elijah Washington Owen, II Tump Robert Lee Neal, III Rod Gene Kent Hall Gene Judith Myone Hall Dab Leslie Haile Giles Red Edmund Haile Shelton Hallie Gerald Conard Bryant Mouse Harold Guston Motley Gus Mary Douglas Jenkins Slug Anne Howard Terry Monkey Frank Ray Compton Comp John Wilfred Motley Guilford Ann Elaine Montgomery Mont Barbara Ann Jones Bobbie Charles Owen Haymes More Donald Douglas Giles Twin Nancy Jean Bigger Jean Barborie Christine Giles Bobbie Honor Plaque Scholarship ... Loyalty ... Achievement 1954 Effie Motley D. A. R. Good Citizenship Medal Dependability ... Service ... Leadership ... Patrotism 1954 Ann Howard Terry Leslie Giles Whitehead English Medal Outstanding Achievement in English 1954 Ann Montgomery Tri-Hi-Y Award Best Attitude 1954 Mary Dana Tune RANKING OF THE UPPER TEN MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATION CLASS Based on Three and One-Half Years ' Work Gene Kent Hall 95.60 Ann Montgomery 95.33 Effie Motley 94.88 Leslie Giles 93.80 Jewell Bullington 92.79 E. W. Owen 92.78 Mary Dana Tune 92.38 Judy Hall 92.25 Jill Saunders 91.61 Jean Bigger 89.74 Shirley Perkins 89.74 Class Prophecy Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen: This is your Variety Show announcer, Phyllis Tyree, coming to you from station WXYZ-T.V., New York, New York. Tonight our program is brought by special request of our well-known celebrity in the vocal field, Miss Judy Hall. We are running a review of the Seniors, of Chatham, Virginia, who gradu- ated ten years ago tonight. Seniors of ' 54, we hope you ' re listening wherever you are! In the sports field we find Charles Haymes, better known as Chuby, coaching the Globe-Trot- ters. As his assistant, though I know you won ' t believe it, is Harold Motley. Bobby Neal is making his own name with the pigskin at Notre Dame. Getting along splendidly in the business world is Dr. Mary Douglas Jenkins. She is head of the Experiment Station in Chatham. While in Chatham we ran into Ray Compton, owner of Western Auto, and Harold Lewis, manager of Leggetts Dept. Store. And as I ' m sure most of you know, E. W. Owen is editor of the New York Times. Have you seen this week ' s Life? On page 59 we find Jill Saunders flashing smiles for Ipana Toothpaste. Also in this same edition is an article on speech defaults from the head of speech thera- peutic at Northwestern, Miss Gene Hall. I ' m sure you ' ve heard about the latest law passed by the Supreme Court. Well, I ' mnot refer- ring to the law tonight but I would like to call your attention to the Chief Justice, Sarah Hurt Friend. I received a letter from Jean Bigger last week those she ' s not Jean Bigger now. She ' s teaching Physical Education at Chatham plus raising a fam- ily.- Her sister-in-law, Effie Motley is the efficient little minister ' s assistant to her husband. They have a very large church in Washington, D. C. Gerald Bryant is managing the Chatham Theater with Wilfred Motley running the projector. Holland Crews is test-driving Ford automobiles to see just how much they can take. On the domestic scene we find Beulah Row- land with a family of five and Rachel Crider with triple set of twins. Barbara Jones is planning a military wedding in September. Haile Shelton is also a family man and makes his living as a state policeman. Donnie and Ronnie Giles married twins from Hollywood. Jewell Bullington designs clothes for the Best Company in New York and Ann Howard Terry helps her on the side when she ' s not teaching the first grade in Long Island. Shirley Perkins is a private secretary in the White House and from what we hear she has her eye on a senator from North Dakota. Leslie Gile s is planning another trip to Venus in his private rocket. Did he really find a planet of women? Betty Jane Dodson writes his notes of each trip but so far they have not been disclosed to the public. O.K., kids, what are you hiding? The former Mary Dana Tune is back in school again. This time at the University of North Caro- lina where she plans to get her Masters Degree. Melvin Haymore is living up the night life in Paris. But don ' t get disturbed, he slept all the way over. Barborie Giles spends most of her time traveling up and down the Eastern coast checking on the Howard Johnson restaurants. This concludes all our class except Ann Montgomery. She will be seen on The Firestone Hour which follows immed- iately. And yours truly is still catting around. We think this class has done pretty well for themselves, don ' t you? But we always thought we were a pretty swell class anyway. Tune in next week, same time, same station, for the Variety Show. Until then this is Phyllis Tyree bidding you all, good-night. 4 Junior Class President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer OFFICERS Francis Shelton Shelby Craddock Shelby Taylor Walton Hayden Merle Craddock Shelby Craddock Bobby Davidson Maribeth Davis Wayne Dodson Betty Duncan Sandra Easley Patsy Fox Jack Hall James Harris Walton Hayden Gladys Hedrick Junior Class Jessie Malone Kitty Mitchell Donald Motley Susie Motley Yvonne Motley Paul Pruitt Marion Slaughter James Sours Shelby Taylor Susie Vaughan Elbridge Walker Eugene White El len Whitehead Harold Wood Sophomore Class Carol I Adkins Elsie Adk ins Lois Agrella Jeanette Anderson Polly Barbour Eunice Betterton Aubrey Boles Billy Brooks Randy Casey Melvin Clark Melvin Craddock Billy Crews Rose Crocker Barbara East Emma Kate Emerson Melvin Emerson Peggy Fox Elnora Giles Billy Harwell John Hazelwood Harry Jackson Pat LaPrade Marion McElroy Dean Martin Helen Martin Jean Martin Rose Meadows Patsy Montgomery Sophomore Class George Moore Nancye Morton Boyd Motley Marie Motley Richard Motley Sandra Motley Rachel Murphy Vaden Nuckols Marie Parker Elizabeth Payne Patsy Poole Jane Reynolds Patsy Shelton Sammy Shorter Nancy Thomas Elizabeth Thompson Mary Lee Tucker Mary K. White Edith Witcher Zebedee Worsham David Yeatts Thomas Yeatts Gloria Younger Kathryn Elmore Rebecca Kendrick Not Pictured: Bobby Simpson Margaret Taylor Freshman Class First Row - Shelby Adkins Robert Angel Yvonne Barbour Geraldine Bullington Frank Campbell Second Row - Virgil Crider Evelyn Cr owder Walter Coles Nancye Duncan Clarice Earles Third Row - Patricia Easley Odie Falls Floyd Fox Nancye Giles Jimmie Hayden Fourth Row - Billy Haymes Faye Hazelwood Gypsy Hedrick June Hunt Jimmie Logue Freshman Class First Row - Geneva Meadows Shirley Meadows Bedford Motley Norman Motley Mary Jo Murphy Second Row - Elsie Norcutt Wilbur Parker Carol Jean Rowland Frank Rowland Betty Jean Shelton Third Row - Jerry Lee Shelton Kenneth Shelton Polly Shelton Shirley Shelton Peggy Shields Fourth Row - Iva Jean Sours James A. Sours J. C. Sours Tommy Sours Arlene Smith Eighth Grade Barbara Adkins Ruth Blair Butch Boswell Odean Bradner Joan Bryant Helen Chudzinski Freddie Clark Pat Clark Rutledge Clement Judy Crowder Wilbur Dalton Ronnie Dodson Edna Dove Barbara Dunnavant Jimmy Edmondson Nancy Edwards Freddie Eggleston Betty Elixson Dale Fretwell Martha Gay Shelby Jean Giles Steve Giles Ann Hall Ralph Harding Gloria Irby Joyce Jones Patsy Jones Paul Jones Nancy Kelly Curtis Kendrick Joe McDaniel Geraldine Meadows Nellie Meadows Elizabeth Mitchell Freddie Mitchell Godfrey Mitchell Carlton Morton Helen Moses Eve Moses Dale Motley Ruth Mundy Eloise Norcutt Nancy Osborne Jesse Buck Overbey Betty June Payne Eighth Grade Alice Shanaberger Bobby Shanaberger Leonard Shelton Ryland Shelton Kenneth Taylor London Taylor Margaret Walker Vaden Walker Merle Watts Christine Whitehead Harriet Whitehead Lynch Whitehead Thelbert Wood Barbara Yeatts Wayne Yeatts Delores Roach Bobbie Saunders Grace Scruggs Gwynn Self L Student Council SEATED: Betty Jane Dodson, Geneva Meadows, Marion Slaughter, E. W. Owen, Nancye Morton, Ar- lene Smith, Mr. Bowers. STANDING: Pat LaPrade, Barbara Dunnavant, Bobby Davidson, Nancy Duncan, Ruth Blair, Bobby Neal, Brenda Taylor, Francis Shelton, Frances Atkinson, Sandra Motley. NOT PICTURED: Linda Pickral . OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor . . . . E. W. Owen , Marion Slaughter ..Nancye Morton Geneva Meadows Mr. Bowers The Student Council of Chatham High School, including officers, is composed of four seniors, three juniors, and two from each other class. The officers are elected by the student body. Each room elects its own representatives. The President must be a senior, the Vice-President a junior, and Secretary and Treasurer come from the sophomore and freshman classes respectively. The aim of the council is to create a better understanding between the faculty and the students and thereby to enrich school life in general. Bus Patrol FIRST ROW: Norman Motley, Harold Motley, Leslie Giles, Boyd Motley, WilFred Motley, Melvin Craddock. SECOND ROW: Melvin Emerson, Dean Martin, Caroll Adkins, Richard Motley, Haile Shelton, Harold Lewis, Donnie Giles, Mr. Bowers, Sponsor. THIRD ROW: Patsy Fox, Peggy Fox, Mary K. White, Rose Meadows, Joan Bryant, Carol Rowling, Evelyn Crowder, Marie Motley, Kitty Mitchell. 4-H Club FIRST ROW: Kitty Mitchell, Vice-President; Marian Slaughter, President; Dean Martin, Secretary-Treasurer; Shelby Taylor, R eporter; Kitty Brooks. SECOND ROW: Freddie Mitchell, Patsy Jones, Peggy Shields, J. C. Sours, Shelby Payne. THIRD ROW: Bedford Motley, Wayne Yeatts, Richard Motley, Mary Jo Murphy. FOURTH ROW: Betty J. Payne, Barbara Dunnavant, Joan Bryant. J_ iJM.U. ' liXjU mmmmam ' wmmmmm Chatham High School Glee Club LEFT: Mr. L. H. Benton, Director RIGHT: Mr. James Heffinger, Assistant CENTER: David Yeatts, Pianist OFFICERS President Francis Shelton Vice-President Bobby Neal Secretary Shelby Craddock Treasurer Billy Harwell Reporter Judy Hall Monogram Club President E. W. Owen Vice-President Ray Compton Secretary Jean Bigger Treasurer Charles Haynes Sponsors Mr. Walter Jackson Mrs. Lois Anderson FIRST ROW: Mrs. Anderson, Jean Bigger, E. W. Owen, Ray Compton, Chubby Haymes, Mr. Jackson. SECOND ROW: Harold Wood, Barbara Jones, Shirley Perkins, Nancye Morton, Shelby Craddock, Kitty Mitchell. THIRD ROW: Bobby Shelton, Ann Terry, Phyllis Tyree, Leslie Giles, Judy Hall, Betty Jane Dodson, Kitty Brooks. FOURTH ROW: Jean Martin, Ronnie Giles, Wayne Dodson, Bobby Neal, Eugene White. FIFTH ROW: Billy Harwell, Haile Shelton, Francis Shelton, Harold Motley, Jack Hall, Wilfred Motley. NOT PICTURED: Barbara East, Jill Saunders, Elsie Adkins, Donald Motley, Walton Hayden. The Chatham High School Monogram Club started with a bang this year by re-writing their constitution and a general re-organization program was initiated to promote more interest in the club. New members, consisting of anyone who has duly won a monogram in sports or other school activities, were installed in the fall. The purpose of the Monogram Club is to encourage the students of this school to participate in all phases of athletics, to promote good scholarship and school spirit, and establish high ideals of fair play and to develop a deep respect for the benefits of all athletics. , V ■ 1 FIRST ROW: Shelby Craddock, Ann Montgomery, Paul Pruitt, Jessie Malone. SECOND ROW: Edith Witcher, Rose Crocker, Pat La Prade, Nancy Morton, Merle Craddock, Phyllis Tyree, Gloria Younger, Mrs. Erma Cocke, Sponsor. THIRD ROW: Marie Motley, Betty Duncan, Judy Hall, Gene Hall, Mary Lee Tucker, Betty I. Dodson. FOURTH ROW: Effie Motley, Nancy Thomas, Kathryn Elmore, Marian Slaughter, Sandra Motley, Bobby Neal. FIFTH ROW: Jean Bigger, Elizabeth Payne, Mary Dana Tune, Sarah Friend, Jean Martin, Boyd Motley, Jane Rowe Reynolds, Melvin Craddock, Leslie Giles, E. W. Owen. ADDITIONAL: Ellen Whitehead, Mary D. Jen- kins, Jill Saunders. Beta Club OFFICERS President Shelby Craddock Vice-President Ann Montgomery Secretary Ellen Whitehead Treasurer Paul Pruitt Reporter Jessie Malone Sponsor Mrs. Erma Cocke Let us lead by serving others. The Chatham Beta Club consists of 37 Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores who have a scholastic rating of B or better with high conduct grades and good moral standards. At the close of each school year Freshmen who have attained the above standards are admitted by a Tapping Service. PURPOSE To promote citizenship and leadership. To encourage fellowship and cooperation. ' To reward effort and achievement. To inspire honesty and tolerance. FIRST ROW: Gene Hall. SECOND ROW: Effie Motley, Jessie Malone. THIRD ROW: Jean Bigger, Betty J. Dodson, Shelby Craddock. FOURTH ROW: Phyllis Tyree, Kathryn Elmore, Maribeth Davis, Rachel Crider. FIFTH ROW: Merle Craddock, Mary L. Tucker, Ann Terry, Shirley Perkins, Barbara Jones, Sandra Easley. SIXTH ROW: Mary D. Tune, Sarah Friend, Marian McElroy, Mrs. Tune, Sponsor, Judy Hall, Ann Montgomery. ADDITIONAL: Jill Saunders, Elsie Adkins, Patsy Montgomery, Mary D. Jenkins, Ellen Whitehead, Pat LaPrade. Tri-Hi-Y President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer OFFICERS Gene Kent Hall Effie Motley Jessie Malone Mary D. Jenkins PURPOSE To create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community high standards of Christian character. n Jem JfcraByiiai j. v HTwi il . V L i m3 m FIRST ROW: Mr. Jackson, Sponsor. SECOND ROW: Leslie Giles, Bobby Neal. THIRD ROW: Donnie Giles, E. W. Owen, Ronnie Giles, Haile Shelton, Harold Motley. FOURTH ROW: Harold Lewis, Charles Haymes, Eugene White, Wayne Dodson, Ray Compton. NOT PICTURED: Walton Hayden. Francis Shelton, Holland Crews, Donald Motley, Hi ' Y Clean Speech Clean Scholarship Clean Sportsmanship President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Clean Living OFFICERS Leslie Giles Bobby Neal Ronnie Giles E. W. Owen The Chatham Hi-Y Club organized this year under the sponsorship of Mr. Walter Jackson, consists of elevei seniors and five juniors. They elected as their club advisors. Rev. F. W. Hobbie, Mr. D. O. Owen, and Mr R. L. Neal. « F. H. A. Club FIRST ROW: Edith Witcher, Pat LaPrade, Ettie Motley, Merle Craddock. SECOND ROW: Ann Terry, Marie Motley, Gloria Younger, Elnora Giles, Mrs. Lowe, Sponsor. THIRD ROW: Arlene Smith, Rose Meadows, Rose Crocker, Geraldine Bullington, Sandra Easley, Barborie Giles, Jean Martin. FOURTH ROW: Betty J. Shelton, Nancy Giles, Nancy Morton, Rache l Crider, Patsy Shelton, Mary K. White. FIFTH ROW: Gypsy Hedrick, Iva Jean Sours, Lois Agrella, Polly Barbour, Rachel Murphy, Geneva Meadows. SIXTH ROW: Yvonne Motley, Barbara East, Marian Slaughter, Eunice Betterman, Bulah Rowling. SEVENTH ROW; Patsy Poole, Shirley Mea- dows, Mary D. Tune, Sarah Friend, Gladys Hedrick, Jewell Bullington, Peggy Fox, Jeanette Anderson. ADDI- TIONAL: Elsie Adki ns. Colors - Red and White Motto - Toward New Horizons FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA (FHA) Creed We are the Future Homemakers of America, We face the future with warm courage and high hope. For we have the clear consciousness. Of seeking old and precious values. For we are the builders of homes. Homes for America ' s future. Homes where living will be the expression of everything. That is good and fair. Homes where truth and love and security and faith. Will be realities, not dreams. We are the Future Homemakers of America. We face the future with warm courage and high hopes. The Chat Staff FIRST ROW: Pat LaPrade, Betty Jane Dodson, Business Editor. SECOND ROW: Chuby Haymes, Judy Hall, Editor; Rutledge Clement, Jean Bigger, Assistant Editor; Sarah Friend, Donnie Giles. THIRD ROW: Kathryn Elmore, Miss Emma Baber, Sponsor; Edith Witcher, Marion Slaughter. Drama Club “The Drama Club was organized for the purpose of furthering dramatic interest in our school. This club is composed of 78 students under the sponsorhip of Miss Emma Baber. OFFICERS: Judy Hall, President; Edith Witcher, Vice-President; Jill Saunders, Secretary; Billy Harwell, Treasurer. Our Band The CHS Band was organized in the fall of 1952 under the direction of Mr. Hampton Benton and was composed of 25 pieces. The PTA has purchased some of the largest instruments for the band. This year the band contains 45 pieces and we have an assistant director, Mr. James Heffinger. Funds have been raised and the band will have uniforms next year. The band has played at football games, PTA meetings and at the Spring and Christmas Festivals. With the outstanding talent of the members of the band and the capable leadership of our dir- ectors, the band can look forward to better years. The members of the band are: TRUMPETS: Billy Harwell, Jesse Overby, David Yeatts, June Hunt, Jay Hayes, Thomas Yeatts, Jimmy Tune, Jay Petty, Butch Boswell, Sammy Whitehead, Neuton Colston, Billy Thompson, Irvin Owen, Carlton Hayden, Lewis Owen, Henry Hurt, Joyce Jones, and Jimmy Logue. TROMBONES: Coleman Yeatts, Ben Davenport, Jesse LaPrade, Eddie White, Richard Giles, Dale Fretwell, Wayne Johnson. CLARINETS: Ann Hall, Joan Bryant, Betty Payne, Shirley Dunnavant, Elizabeth Lowe, Margaret Walker, Sarah Coles, and Suzanne Tucker. FLUTES: Jane Edwards, Louise Whitehead, Ellen Bryant. SAXAPHONES: Ruth Whitehead, Billy Tune, Mike Jones. DRUMS: Eugene White, Steele Watson. BELL LYRE: Jimmy Edmunds. OBOE: Melvin Emmerson. BASS HORN: Jimmy Sours. BARITONE HORN: Tommy Hodges. FIRST ROW: Ann H. Terry, Rept., Phyllis Tyree, Pres., Mrs. Mable Marks, Spon., Shelby Crad- dock, V. Pres., Mary Lee Tucker, Treas., Ellen Whitehead (not pictured) Sect. SECOND ROW: Bedford Motley, Kitty Brooks, Kitty Mitchell, Elizabeth Thompson, Betty Jean Shelton, Patricia Easley, Geraldine Bullington, Iva Jean Sours, Patsy Fox, Marian McElroy, Jessie Malone. THIRD ROW: David Yeatts, Zebedee Worsham, Maribeth Davis, Betty Jo Murphy, Sammie Shorter, Gladys Hedrick, Jane Rowe Reynolds, Floyd Fox, Thomas Yeatts, and Johnny Hazelwood. Our Club was organized in order to create an active interest in the library and to encourage reading and an appreciation of good literature. One of our aims has been to make the library more attractive, as well as more functional. Library aids are included in our membership and many of our activities center around the life of a book — from it ' s first entrance into our library until we are ready to display it, and check it out. Bulletine Board displays are also a part of our work. Our Club assisted the local book club in the observance of National Book Week. We hope our club has created a desire not only for better reading, but has interested many in the career of librarian I OFFICERS Class Poem President Rose Crocker NEW HORIZONS Vice Pres Kat. Elmore Sec Clarice Earles New horizons appear in view as this chapter of life we leave. Our future stretches before us The pattern is for us to weave. We have tried to prepare ourselves To be ready for the trials and strife; Our jobs we have done with a will To prove we were ready for life. Many friends we are leaving behind us But we must accept this fate with a smile. Knowing that in going forward We accomplish things worthwhile. So with our tears and goodbyes Tonight we must bid adieu But smile my comrades, be brave For tomorrow ' s a new day for you. Phyllis Tyree MOTTO Sempus Partus Mrs. Tune, Sponsor 45 members Class Poet Football Team FIRST ROW: James Harris, Wayne Dodson, Billy Harwell, Holland Crews, Billy Crews, Billy Homes, Carroll Adkins. SECOND ROW: Ray Compton, Harold Motley, Haile Shelton, Jimmy Sours, Harold Wood, John Hazelwood, Gene White, THIRD ROW: Chubby Haymes, Francis Shelton, Jimmy Logue, Ronnie Giles, Melvin Clark, Richard Motley, Wayne Yeatts, Manager. FOURTH ROW; Assistant Coach, Tommy Geyer; Melvin Emerson, Jack Hall, Bobby Neal, Leslie Giles, E. W. Owen, Coach Walter Jackson. Co-Captains - Bobby Neal and Francis Shelton Chatham 7 Chatham 6 Chatham 13 Chatham 18 Altavista 6 Gretna 7 Brosville 7 Clarksville 0 Chatham 19 Chatham 0 Chatham 14 Chatham 0 Chase City 6 Gretna 6 South Hill 12 Brosville 0 Chatham ' s starting eleven was as follows; Hall LE L. Giles LT Owen LG Wood LHB Harwell C Haymes QB Neal FB Crews RG Shelton RHB Dodson RT Compton RE Lady Demons The Lady Demons were runners-up in the District Q, Group 3 Title this season with a record of 6 wins and 2 losses. The season finished with 14 wins and 5 losses. They also won second place in the Pittsylvania County Tournament, Group 3. FIRST ROW: Gloria Younger, Barbara Jones, Shirley Perkins, Jean Bigger, Jean Martin, Shelby Taylor. SECOND ROW: Gene Hall, Manager; Shirley Meadows, Kitty Mitchell, Emma K. Emer- son, Ann Terry, Patsy Poole, Barbara East, Mrs. Lois Anderson, Coach. Additional: Jill Saunders, Jane R. Reynolds, Alease Brooks. Chatham 73 Gretna 57 Chatham 67 Renan 37 Chatham 51 Faculty 40 Chatham 67 Spring Garden 69 Chatham 63 Brosville 64 Chatham 70 Cal lands 62 Chatham 68 Whitmel 1 67 Chatham 61 Brosvil le 70 Chatham 65 Gretna 49 Chatham 70 Dan River 56 Chatham 71 Renan 36 Chatham 61 Climax 41 Chatham 59 Spring Garden 54 Chatham 40 Whitmel 1 42 Chatham 46 Cal lands 47 Chatham 82 Renan 56 Chatham 48 Dan River 63 Chatham 56 Spring Garden 69 Chatham 67 Climax 37 Denotes League Games Demons The Blue Demons won the District Q, Group 3 Title this season with a perfect record of 8 wins and no defeats. The season finished with 18 wins against 2 losses. They also won the Pittsylvania County Tournament with a 78 to 47 victory over Whitmell in the finals. FIRST ROW: Walter Jackson, Coach; Francis Shelton, Wayne Dodson, Ray Compton, Chubby Haymes, Melvin Emerson, Manager. SECOND ROW: Donnie Giles, Leslie Giles, Billy Harwell, Eugene White, Ronnie Giles. Additional: Donald Motley and Kenneth Dalton. Chatham 57 Gretna 40 Chatham 71 Renan 40 Chatham 101 Faculty 49 Chatham 89 Spring Garden 26 Chatham 61 Brosville 64 Chatham 84 Cal lands 44 Chatham 73 Whitmell 70 Chatham 53 Brosville 54 Chatham 68 Gretna Chatham 63 Dan River 48 ‘Chatham 96 Renan 23 Chatham 90 Climax 50 Chatham 86 Spring Garden 42 Chatham 67 Whitmell 58 Chatham 60 Callands 57 Chatham 78 Climax 41 Chatham 71 Dan River 67 Chatham 70 Callands 48 Chatham 84 Climax 32 Chatham 78 Whitmell 47 Denotes League Games The Chatham Junior Varsity made an outstanding showing in basketball this year, defeating every Junior Varsity County team twice. r i 1 V m ' Basketball FIRST ROW: Freddie Clark, Bedford Motley, Carlton Morton, Wilbur Dalton, Billy Haymes, Jimmy Hayden, Boyd Motley. SECOND ROW: Coach Tommy Geyer, Melvin Emerson, Dean Martin, Randy Casey, Thomas Yeatts, Billy Brooks, Ronnie Dodson. Chatham 44 Spring Garden 36 Chatham 44 Woodrow Wilson 45 Chatham 56 Callands 40 Chatham 52 Spring Garden 19 Chatham 71 Whitmel 1 26 Chatham 55 Brosville 40 Chatham 76 Dan River 30 Chatham 27 Gretna 23 Chatham 53 Gretna 30 Chatham 80 Renan 35 Chatham 77 Altavista 30 Chatham 53 Callands 22 Chatham 77 Renan 29 Chatham 37 Brosville 24 Chatham 48 H. M.A. 76 Chatham 43 Climax 25 Chatham 51 Altavista 21 Chatham 43 Woodrow Wilson 48 Chatham 53 Whitmell 20 Chatham 68 Climax 38 After winning 7 and losing 5 during the 1953 season, the Chatham Blue Demons are gunning for the District Championship. Last year ' s entire team will be back in the field this season which should boost Chatham ' s chances for a good season. Baseball FIRST ROW: Melvin Emerson, Ronnie Giles, Leslie Giles, Bobby Neal, Ray Compton, Gene White, Jack Hall, Billy Haymes. SECOND ROW: Coach Walter Jackson, Harold Wood, Bobby Davidson, Francis Shelton, Wayne Dodson, Harole Motley, Donnie Giles, Wilfred Motley, Chuby Haymes. The Cheerleaders Left to right; Betty Jane Dodson, Clarice Earles, Shelby Craddock, Master; Nancy Morton, Phyllis Tyree, and Kitty Brooks. Not pictured; Elsie Adkins. The seven demonettes of C. H. S . are composed of two seniors, two juniors and three sophomores. The master cheerleader or captain, Shelby Craddock is elected by the group and leads the cheerleaders in their yells. The aim of the cheerleaders is to boost the moral and school spirit of the pupils. Who’s Who 1. Most Popular: Bobby Neal and Phyllis Tyree 2. Neatest; Harold Lewis and Ann Montgomery 3. Best Looking and Prettiest: E.W. Owen and Judy Hall 4. Most Likely to Succeed: Leslie Giles and Effie Motley 5. Most Studious: Haile Shelton and Gene Hall 6. Best All-Around; Ray Compton and Barbara Jones 7. Wittiest; Gerald Bryant and Ann Terry 8. Most Athletic: Chuby Haymes and Jean Bigger 9. F lirtiest; Ronnie Giles and Betty Jane Dodson 10. Most Versatile: Lesslie Giles and Judy Hall Homecoming Queen Ellen Whitehead, Chatham High School Junior, was crowned 1953 Homecoming Queen. Queen Ellen reigned over activities at homecoming. She was crowned by Mayor Haile Fitzgerald. Pictured with the Queen is her runner-up, Phyllis Tyree, and co-captains of the football team, Francis Shelton and Bobby Neal. Beauty Queen Miss Judy Hall, (on the right) was crowned queen of the annual Harvest Festival Beauty Contest by Warren B. Bowers, Principal. Miss Nancy Giles (left) was runner-up. Senior Statistics GERALD CONARD BRYANT J. V. Basketball 1; K.V.G. 2, 3, 4; Bus Patrol 3, 4. FRANK RAY COMPTON Football 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Capt. 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4; K.V.G. 1, 2, 3, 4; O.A.T. 3; Drama 4; Monogram 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 4; Hi-Y 4; Treasurer of Senior Class; Annual Staff. LEE HOLLAND CREWS Football 2, 3, 4; Trophy for Most Valuable Player 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3; K.V.G. Crew Leader 2 , 3, 4; Hi-Y 4; Monogram 2 , 3, 4. DONALD DOUGLAS GILES Baseball 2 , 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Boy ' s State; Hi- Y 4; K.V.G. 3, 4; Bus Patrol 3, 4; Lieut. 3; Mono- gram 4; CHAT Staff. LESLIE HAILE GILES Pres. Senior Class; Pres. Junior Class; Treasurer Freshman Class; Football 1, 2 , 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Beta Club 1, 2 , 3, 4; Mono- gram 3 ,4; 4-H 1,2, 3, 4; All Star; Pres. County 4-H Council 3; K.V.G. 3, 4; Crew Leader 4; An- nual Staff; Honorary Vice-Pres. of Danville Fair; Model General Assembly; Floor Leader of Sen- ate; Drama 2, 4; Hi-Y 4; Pres. 4; Boys ' State; Student Council 3; Bus Patrol 1, 2, 3, 4; Lieut. RONALD LEE GILES Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; K.V.G. 3, 4; Mon- ogram 4; 4-H 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 4; Secretary 4; Drama 3, 4; Latin 1; Football. CHARLES OWEN HAYMES Football 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Hi-Y 4; K.V.G. 2, 3, 4; Treasurer of Junior Class. MELVIN NEAL HAYMORE K. V.G. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Bus Patrol. HAROLD CARTER LEWIS J.V. Basketball 1; Football 2; Basketball 3; Hi-Y 4; K.V.G. 2, 3, 4; Bus Patrol 3, 4; Capt. 3; 4-H 4; Vice-Pres. HAROLD GUSTON MOTLEY Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; K.V.G. 2, 3, 4; Bus Patrol 4; Monogram 4. JOHN WILFRED MOTLEY Football 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 4; Bus Patrol 3, 4; K.V.G. 2, 3, 4. ROBERT LEE NEAL III Pres. Freshman Class; Pres. Sophomore Class; Vice-Pres. Junior Class; Latin Club; Hi-Y 4; Vice- Pres. 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 3; Mono- gram 2, 3, 4; Pres. 3; Distinguished Rating in Drama,- Superior Rating in State Drama; Super- ior Rating in Public Speaking; Beta Convention 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Capt. 3; Co-Capt. 4; Base- ball 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Library Club 4; Annual Staff; Drama , 4; K.V.G. 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2. ELIJAH WASHINGTON OWEN II Vice-Pres. Freshman Class; Vice-Pres. Sophomore Class; Latin Club; Hi-Y 4; Treasurer 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 3; Monogram 2, 3, 4; Pres. 4; Distinguished Rating in Drama; Superior Rating in State Drama; Beta Convention 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff; Student Council President 4; Drama 3, 4; K.V.G. 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2; Band 3; All West Chorus 3, 4. EDMUND HAILE SHELTON Hi-Y 4; Football 3, 4; Monogram 4; K.V.G. 2, 3, 4; Bus Patrol 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Library Club. NANCY JEAN BIGGER State Forensic Spelling Champion for Group III Schools; State Latin Tournament 2; District Spell- ing Champion 2; Girls ' State 3; SIPA Convention; Annual Staff; Associate Editor of CHAT 3, 4; Tri- Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Reporter 4; Tri-Hi-Y Model Gen- eral Assembly 3; (Reporter); Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Beta Convention 3; Monogram 2, 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 3; Secretary 4; Latin Club 2, 3; 4-H Club 1, 2; Reporter 2; Le Circle Francois 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Homeroom Reporter 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Capt. 2, Capt. 3, 4. DAPHNE JEWELL BULLINGTON F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Reporter 3; Honorary Vice-Pres. of Danville Fair; Annual Staff. RACHEL PATRICIA CRIDER F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Pianist of F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi- Y 3, 4. BETTY JANE DODSON Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Beta Convention 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Chaplain 4; Delegate to Southern Area Tri- Hi-Y Congress 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y District Meet 3, 4; Model General Assembly 4; Business Mgr. of CHAT; SIPA Convention 3, 4; Monogram 4; O. A.T. 3; Junior Classical League 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Basketball 1, 2; J.V. 4; Co-Capt. Soft- ball 1; Cheerleader 3, 4; Third High in State Speed Typing Test; 4-H 1, 2; Quill and Scroll 4; Annual Staff. SARAH HURT FRIEND Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3; O.A.T. 3; Latin 2, 3, 4; Drama 1, 4; CHAT Staff 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Model General Assembly 3. BARBORIE CHRISTINE GILES F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Parliamentarian 3. GENE KENT HALL Business Mgr. CHAT 1; Basketball 1; Mgr. 4; Tri- Hi- Y 2, 3, 4; Pres. 4; Reporter 2; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Latin 2, 3; Pres. Freshman Class; Vice-Pres. Sophomore Class; WCTU— Second in State on Es- say; Cheerleader 1; Lynchburg Farm Show 2; Beta Convention 2, 3; Model General Assembly 4; Southern Tri-Hi-Y District Meet 4. JUDITH MYONE HALL Basketball 1, 2, 3; Co-Capt. 3; Cheerleader 1, 2; Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres. 3; Beta Convention 3; Candidate for Sec. of State Betas; Vice-Pres. of State Beta Federation; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; SIPA Convention; Editor of CHAT 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Monogram 3, 4; Secretary 3; Softball 3; Annual Staff; Beauty Queen 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Drama 2, 3, 4; Second in State Poetry Reading 2, 3; State One-Act Play 2, 3, 4; Pres, of Drama 4; Student Council 3. MARY DOUGLAS JENKINS Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer of Junior Class; Latin Club 1, 2; Le Circle Francois 2, 3; Model General Assembly. BARBARA ANN JONES Transferred from E. C. Glass, Lynchburg 2; Drama 2; Latin 2; Basketball 3, 4; Softball 3; Monogram 4; Annual Staff; Secretary of Senior Class; O.A.T. 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4. ANN ELAINE MONTGOMERY Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Drama 2; Lynchburg Farm Show 2; Pres, of Sophomore Class; Vice-Pres. of Fresh- man Class; Class Historian 4. EFFIE ELAINE MOTLEY Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 2, Pres. 3; Vice- Pres. 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Sec. 2, 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pianist 2, Historian 3; Pres. 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Vice-Pres. Senior Class; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Vice-Pres. 2; S.C.A. Convention 2; Girls ' State 2; Model General Assembly 2; Blue Ridge 2; State F.H.A. Convention 2, 3; Cheerleader; Secretary District Tri-Hi-Y 2; Secretary Piedmont Federation F.H.A. 3. SHIRLEY ANNE PERKINS Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Capt. 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Monogram 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; O.A.T. 3; F.H.A. 1; Drama 2, 3; Latin 2. BULAH ISABEL ROWLAND F.H.A. 4 ; O.A.T. 4. GLADYS JILLSTEIN SAUNDERS 4-H 1; Reporter; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Historian 2; Beta 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Monogram 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Pres. 3; Drama 3, 4; Secretary 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Journalism Staff 4; Annual Staff; Softball 2; O.A.T. 3. ANN HOWARD TERRY Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 3; Tri-Hi-Y District Meet 1, 2, 3, 4; Reporter; Model General As- sembly 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Parliamentarian 2; Treas. 3; Reporter 4; Honorary Vice-Pres. for Danville Fair 2; Recorder for State Convention 3; 4-H 1, 2, 3; Sec. 1; Vice-Pres. 2; Sec. 3; Latin 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4; Mgr. 2, 3; Student Council 2, 3, Student Council Convention 2, 3; Monogram 4; Annual Staff; Library Club 4; Reporter; Sec. of Junior Class. MARY DANA TUNE Timekeeper basketball 2, 3; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Latin 2, 3; Le Circle Francois 3, 4; Model General Assembly 3. PHYLLIS LEE TYREE Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1, 4; Secretary of Sophomore Class; Library Club 2 , 4; Pres. 4; Latin Club 2, 3; F.H.A. Club 1, 2; Reporter 2; Monogram Club 4; Drama Club 2; Class Prophecy 4; Class Poet 4. Cast Will and Zestament By Effie Motley We, the Senior Class of ' 54, have after twelve long years, come to the realization that the school no longer needs us, and claiming to be of sound mind upon our departure, do declare this to be our last will and testament wherein we do bequeath the following possessions to less fortunate individ- uals: ARTICLE I Jean Bigger leaves her athletic ability to some PW — physical wreck. Jewell Bullington bestows upon Jack Hall her artistic ability. Barborie Giles leaves her quiet ways to Shelby Taylor. Bulah Rowland leaves, expressing deep sym- pathy to those left behind. Rachel Crider leaves her brother, Virgil, for the Junior girls to fight over. Betty Jane Dodson gives to Katherine Elmore her ability to get along with the teachers. Sarah Hurt Friend leaves her boy friends to Miss Bell. Judy Hall distributes her many talents among the Junior girls. Ann Montgomery departs, leaving her place in Miss Bell ' s commercial classes to Marion Slaugh- ter. Barbara Jones leaves her physics book to any Junior worthy of the distinction of flunking the course. Gene Hall bestows upon Buddy Adams her art for asking questions. Effie Motley leaves, for the proper destination. Jill Saunders leaves her smile to Melvin Clark. Shirley Perkins leaves all her bookkeeping equipment to Ellen Whitehead. Mary Douglas Jenkins leaves her driver ' s li- cense to Mary Katherine White. Ann Howard Terry bestows her giggles and sunny disposition upon Merle Craddock. Mary Dana Tune gives to Maribeth Davis her reputation for being on time. Phyllis Tyree leaves her ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong time to Ann Wooding Hall. Harold Lewis leaves, with the secret for curl- ing his hair still unknown. Harold Motley leaves his knowledge of geom- etry to Jessie Malone. Wilfred Motley gives his bashfulness to Wayne Dodson. Bobby Neal leaves his position as captain of the football team to Elbridge Walker. E. W. Owen departs with Bobby Neal, leaving his I.Q. to Sammy Shorter. Donnie Giles bequeaths his flirting ability upon James Sours. Ronnie Giles leaves his love for the Freshman girls to Kenneth Dalton. Chuby Haymes departs, leaving to Paul Pruitt his love for shooting pool. Ray Compton moves on, leaving his basket- ball skill to David Yeatts. Gerald Bryant leaves his motto Silence is Golden to Richard Motley. Leslie Giles leaves his old ' 36 to anyone who knows enough about machinery to drive it. Holland Crews needs all he has so he takes it all with him. Haile Shelton leaves his build to George Moore. Melvin Haymore leaves, at last! ARTICLE II We, the Senior Class of ' 54, leave to Mr. Bow- ers and the faculty the remaining students of C.H.S. ARTICLE III We, the Senior Class of ' 54, leave to the in- coming Seniors, our homeroom, classes, all the dis- carded chewing gum to be found under the home- room desks. We hope they will move through the halls as quietly and orderly as we have. ARTICLE IV Finally, we, the Senior Class of ' 54, leave, hoping the school will not suffer too much by our departure. With high hopes for the future, and mixed emotions of joy and sadness, we leave C.H.S. our sincere best wishes for its future. CHATHAM JEWELRY COMPANY WATCHES-DIAMONDS jewelry-gifts CERTIFIED WATCH REPAIRS OUR NAME IS OUR GUARANTEE PHONE 6171 CHATHAM, VA, CRIDER ' S lODERN ESSO STATION TIRE SALE AND SERVICE CHATHAM, VIRGINIA CHATHAM FURNITURE CO. 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