Chatham High School - Chat Yearbook (Chatham, VA)

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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

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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

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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.