Clarksville High School - Golden Leaf Yearbook (Clarksville, VA)

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Scenes From Our Past Oh, Mr. Photographer, if only you had been here To go with our class through every year, But since you were not, I want you to know Our story, beginning four years ago. Here are some events that were important to us all; Of course, each has his own special ones to recall. Nineteen forty-eight was the year we ventured forth; Fifty-eight timid freshmen set out on a new course. The changing of classes and the ringing of bells Confused us at first; I ' ll be honest and tel I . Having different teachers was a welcome change, too Not that we tired of one, but it was something new. There were clubs and activities in which to participate And those boys who owned jerseys really did rate. But it so happened that when we were frsehmen, I deem Horace was the only boy who made the football team. Also for the first time, some of our girls that year. Got a chance to stand on the sidelines and cheer. Then at Christmas with spirits gay and appetites hearty, We celebrated out at Hilltop with a Christmas party. Early in the spring there was a big beauty contest When many of our girls were decked out in their best. We were happy when among all the beauteous of face Mary Jane, a freshman, was chosen for third place. Then in May, next to the last day of school We ended our activities with a party at Clark ' s Pool. Our freshman year had proved to be a happy one And although we ' d worked hard, it was a lot of fun. In 1949 we entered our sophomore year By then we were fami Iiar with the goings-on here. Lita joined us that fall and there were others who Dropped back to be sophomores with us, too. In the autumn of that year, Charles it seems Was the only new soph boy to make the football team. Nancy, Shirley, Billy, and Charles became Betas that yeai And because of their initiation getup endured many a leer There were other events which took place in the fall Perhaps the football banquet was most important of all. In the spring of ' 50 we presented our first May Day It was a beautiful spectacle we heard everyone say. Mary Jane, a sophomore, was crowned May Queen And a lovelier sight is seldom seen. Together with the juniors at the end of the year, We climaxed with a party, our memories dear. i '

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LIT A CARR TRAVIS Boys, look out! Here comes Lita with that flirtative look in her eyes. Reading and mu¬ sic are favorites but George is her first love. S.C. A. 2, 3, 4; ChoralClub 2, 3, 4; Publica¬ tion Club 4; Dramatics Club 2, 4; F.H.A. 4; Class Officer; Treas. 4. JOSEPHINE CAROLYN WEST Looking for an efficient secretary? Here comes Josephine. She made a fine business manager for the annual. S.C. A. 1,2, 3, 4; Choral Club 1,2,4; F.H.A. 2, 3; Dramatics Club 4; Publication 4; Safety patrol 4; An¬ nual staff 4- HORACE CLAYTON TUCK CHARLES HARRIS WARTMAN All his life a pretty girl and a good football A good joke or gag can furnish this hand- or baseball game have been this boy ' s some guy a big laugh any day. Football is interests, even at the sacrifice of a few really his dish and to ladies he ' s immune, teeth. Homework and this tall lad just don ' t S. C. A. 1, 2, 3,4; Beta Club 2, 3,4; Publica- mix. S.C. A. 1, 2, 3,4; Choral Club 3; K. tion Club 1,2, 3, 4; K.V.G. 3,4; Annual V.G. 4; Publication Club 3, 4; Annual Staff staff 3,4; Student council 4; Lunch patrol 4; Safety Patrol 2; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Base - 3; Football 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 3,4; Class ball 1,3,4. officer; treas. 3; pres. 4. Senior Portraits SHIRLEY MAE WILBOURNE The Rock of Gibraltar , Shirley always comes through with the job quietly and efficiently. Beauty and brains are here com¬ bined. S.C.A. 1,2, 3,4; ChoralClub 1,2, 4; Publication Club 2, 3,4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; vice-pres. 3,4; F.H.A. I; Dramatics Club 4; Annual staff 3,4; Student council 3; Safety patrol 4; captain 4; Class officer; pres, i; pres. 3; historian 4. JERRY WENDELL YANCEY Jerry can be seen sitting quietly where he should be and talkingwith Gene and Glenn. His greatest love is Popular Mechanics . S.C. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Choral Club 1,2; F. F. A. 3,4; Publication Club 2; 4-H 1,2; Lunch patrol I; Safety patrol 2.

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Scenes From Our Past In 1950 we began our junior year We were nearing the end of our high school career. Ruth Ann, Betty Jean, and Ruby joined us at this time. Ruth Ann ' s art ability proved to be quite a find. A very important event that I readily recall Was getting our class rings, a delight for us all. Another important event was the Junior Senior Prom. And for a while raising the money caused us some alarm. But after many months of our paying liberal dues. We were finally able to swing the Gay Nineties Revue. Our second May Day was also a work of art. And, as usual, our class contributed a beautiful part. Also, this year we had accomplished something new. In getting our first yearbook out to you. When we ended this term, we were full of cheer. Hap py with the prospect of being seniors next year. Nineteen fifty-one! We were reaching our goal. But our class was quite small, now only thirty on roll Our members had just drifted away like a tide. Some lagged behind, many fell by the wayside. Only twelve of our original class was here To take part in this last and most memorable year. Helen, one of our old pupils, came back to join us But then Ruth Ann had to leave and we put up quite a fuss Charles was the lad who was chosen in the fall To be president of the class and guide us all . This year it was almost our first and foremost aim To make a great performance of The Able Miss Cain. Practicing for Commencement and Commencement itself Are among memories of ours that wi 11 always be left. I couldn ' t possibly name all the happenings here That made it the very best of our high school career. We thought we ' d be glad to see the end of these years. But we ' re possessed with a sadness that is close to tears. So Mr. Photographer, I think you ' ll agree when I say, That We ' ve come to the end of a perfect day. ? 10 C it cuZZZ. Shirley Wilbourne Class Historian 7 , u 0 1 H 8