Climax High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chatham, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1956 volume:

UNDERCLASSMEN Program Index Seniors PAGES 5 - 18 GRADES O 000 PAGES 19 - 28 Ijr j 1 ■. 1 Mm jR r ACTIVITIES PAGES 29 - 38 SPORTS The 1956 Eagle of CLIMAX HIGH SCHOOL Rt. 2, Chatham, Va. ytS s u lJ W u)i . c+u ' w . sji.rocvfiwr O Cl W J JO r jj r V ‘ iai  -vjjk. oj J X o Qc Jr. - rv 23cc. S f K. ©5 ' ' l ' -s ’ oS 1 j| C CNTMt Noo . -f is ' Vu Ct- (, 1 • h sv- .y , ira (7 f . ' ex, p Foreword Sp ' y Vv „.£• - i no We, the producers of the 1956 EAGLE, proudly pre- sent our completed work, a true-to-life reproduction of the I iving drama of the daily studies, activities, and ach- ievements of the citizens of the little world of Climax. J We have united our best efforts, if not talents, to pre- serve forever the spirit of our school; to catch moments, though trivial in themselves never to be forgotten. With these thoughts in mind and in the humble be- lief that the past lives forever in the hearts of those who remember, we extend to you our cordial invitation to tune in our wave length for a program packed with the inci- dents, as well as the highlights, of our lives during the year 1955-56. 1 We, the Senior Class of 1956, with deep and respectful gratitude, dedicate this vol- ume of The Eagle to Miss Eleanor Ruddle, our faithful and beloved sponsor. We pay tribute to her sincere interest, understanding, and wil lingness to help through- out the years she has been with us, to her efficient counsel and outgoing personality, to the personal sacrifices with which she has enriched our lives and established principles upon which the Climax spirit is based, to one whose life is a constant inspiration and example and to her utmost patience in finding a satisfactory, workable solution to our most minute problems in preparing us for our tomorrows. In appreciation of her faithful devotion and joyous companionship, we, the Senior Class of 1956, humbly dedicate this edition of The Eagle. MR. WILLIAM WALTER HALLIGAN, JR. Principal A. B. and M. A. Degree Hampden-Sydney College University of Virginia MISS BETTY JANE RIDDLE Secretary MRS. PEARL BERGER B. A. Degree University of Kentucky Engl ish MRS. GEORGE BLAIR B. S. Degree Madison College History, Science, Biology, French MR. JOHN N. DUNNAVANT, JR. B. S. Degree Virginia Polytechnic Institute Agriculture MRS. RUTH C. HUNDLEY B. S. Degree William and Mary College Washington University Mathematics MR. MAXC. LITTLEJOHN A. B. Degree Elon College History, Geography Physical Education, Coach MRS. BESSIE PAYNE B. S. Degree Longwood College Home Economics jsjsr.k ' MISS ELEANOR RUDDLE B. S. Degree Madison Col lege Commercial, Coach MRS. GUY YEATTS B. S. Degree Radford College Longwood College Librarian MRS. E. T. ADKINS B. S. Degree Radford College University of Virginia Virginia Polytechnic Institute Third Grade MRS. VIRGINIA ADKINS Radford Col lege University of Virginia First Grade MRS. HURT BLAIR Longwood College Fourth Grade MISS NELL F. EDWARDS Madison College Seventh Grade ,V Irs. ryland smith B. S. Degree Madison College Radford College Second Grade , ' MRS. BENNIE TOWLER Madison College L Fifth Grade MRS. MAGGIE WATSON Longwood College Sixth Grade MRS. JESSE WILLIAMS Radford College Seventh Grade MRS. EVA WILLIS Radford College Second Grade Seniors On November 10th and 11th, 1955, the Senior Class presented: For Pete s Sake! By Jay Tobias The Characters are Left to Right: Mrs. Georgiana Clarkston. Nadine Clarkston Thorndyke Murglethorpe.. Peggy Clarkston Cicero Murglethorpe Dupont Darby Bill Bradshaw John Boliver Peter Pepperdine Sarah Pepperdine Jasmine Jackson Malvina Potts . . . Peggy Ann Barber , . . Carlene Reynolds Horace Towler Linda Shelton . . .Gordon Ray Blair Clyde Rigney . . .Dwayne Tompkins H. T. Yeatts . . .Herbert Linthicum . . . . Nancy Mayhew Alice Faye McGhee . .Betty Sue Williams The seniors--the real stars of our production! To them belongs the prestige that goes hand in hand with their responsibilities as leaders in school activities. Fundamen- tal knowledge is theirs. Now the curtain falls on school days and doors are opened to new achievements, possibilities unlimited. 5 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Sharlean Bobbitt, Secretary; Gordon Ray Blair, President; Herbert Linthicum, Vice- President; Linda Shelton, Treasurer; Betty Sue Williams, Reporter. MASCOT SARAH SALLY REYNOLDS Daughter of Mr. Mrs. Russel Reynolds Route 3 Chatham, Virginia tyt MASCOT GEORGE DONALD OAKES Son of . Mrs. George E. Oakes Route 3 Chatham, Virginia h :GGY ANN BARBER Daughter of Mr. Mrs. Lovelace Barber Toshes, Virginia GORDON RAY BLAIR Son of Mr. Mrs. Paul Blair Route 3 Chatham, Virginia of 1956 LOIS SHARLEAN BOBBI Daughter of Mr. Mrs. H. C. Bobbitt Penhook, Virginia ETHEL BEATRICE CASSIDY Daughter of Mr. Mrs. Guy Cassidy Sandy Level, Virginia 4 HAZEL MARIE EDWARDS Daughter of Mr. Mrs. L. E. Edwards Penhook, Virginia DOROTHY NELL GIBSON Daughter of Mr. Mrs. Lonnie Gibson Route 3 Chatham, Virginia HERBERT WESLEY LINTHICUM Son of Mr. Mrs. Joel Linthicum Route 2 Chatham, Virginia NANCY CAROL SHELTON MAYHEW Daughter of Mr. Mrs. Stover Shelton Route 3 Chatham, Virginia Class ETHEL KATHRYNE McDOWELL Daughter of Mrs. W. R. McDowell Route 2 Chatham, Virginia ALICE FAYE McGHEE Daughter of Mr. Mrs. J. W. McGhee 1260 16th Street Newport News, Virginia J i f 3 ,-j i . iP NELLIE JEAN OSBORNE Daughter of Mr. Mrs. Ruben Osborne Route 3 Chatham, Virginia EDITH CARLENE SMITH REYNOLDS Daughter of Mr. Mrs. E. F. Smith Route 3 Chatham, Virginia ' K ' ‘bftc HIE CLYDE RIGNEY, JR. , Son of Mr. Mrs. Clyde Rigney, Sr. Penhook, Virginia WALLACE COX SHELHORSE Son of Mr. Mrs. Henry Shelhorse Route 2 Chatham, Virginia LINDA ALVIS BOWEN SHELTON Daughter of Mr. Mrs. Sanford Bowen Route 3 Chatham, Virginia of 1956 GLORIA DEAN SHELTON Daughter of Mr. Mrs. Perry M. Shelton Route 2 Chatham, Virginia DWAYNE VENABLE TOMPKINS Son of Mrs. W. F. Bowling Sandy Level, Virginia HORACE JEROME TCWLER Son of Mr. Mrs. Bennie Towler Route 2 Chatham, Virginia EUGENE GARLAND WEST Son of Mr. Mrs. B. R. West Route 3 Chatham, Virginia BETTY SUE WILLIAMS Daughter of Mr. Mrs. Jesse A. Williams Route 3 Chatham,, Virginia HCWARD TAFT YEATTS, JR. Son of Mr. Mrs. Howard Yeatts, Sr Route 3 Gretna, Virginia Senior Activities PEGGY ANN BARBER Class Reporter 52; GleeClub 3; Beta Club 4; F.H.A. 4; Annual Staff 1; Soft Ball 2; Safety Patrol 1; Handicraft C lub 1; Senior Play; Rep. to Beta Club Convention. GORDON RAY BLAIR Sophomore Class Vice-President; Junior Class President; Senior Class President; Student Council 3, Reporter 1; Beta Club 4, Reporter 2; GleeClub 3, Presid ent 1; 4-H Club 1; Woodcraft Club 1; Basketbal I Scorekeeper 2; Rep. to Beta Club Convention 3; Rep. to S.C.A. Convention 1; Annual Staff 2; Senior Play. SHARLEAN BOBBITT Class Secretary 52; Junior C lass Reporter; Senior Class Secretary; Basketball 1; Cheerleader 2; Safety Patrol 1; Beta Club 4; Student Council 2; F.H.A. 5, Parliamen- tarian 1; Handicraft 1; Glee Club 1; Senior 4-H 1. LINDA SHELTON Senior C lass Treasurer; F . H .A. 3, Treasurer l;BetaClub 4; Handicraft Club 1; Glee Club 3; Senior Play. ETHEL CASSIDY Handicraft 1; F.H.A. 3; Safety Patrol 1; GleeClub 3; 4-H Club 5; Library Club 1 . ' MARIE EDWARDS Freshman Class Vice-President; Basketball 2; Cheerleader 1; Glee Club 3; F.H.A. 5; Handicraft Club 1; Safety Patrol 2. NELL GIBSON F.H.A. 5, Pari iamentarian 1; Glee Club 5; Safety Patrol l;Beta Club 4; Basketball Assistant Manager 1; Manager 1; Handicraft 1; Soft Ball 2; Senior Play. HERBERT LINTHICUM Junior Class Secretary -Treasurer; Senior Class Vice-Presi- dent; Beta Club 4; Student Council 2; Glee Club 3; Base- ball 4; Basketball 1; Woodcraft Club 1; Senior Play. KATHRYNE McDOWELL Soft Ball, Scorekeeper Manager; Library C lub Vice- President 1; 4-H 3; GleeClub 3; Handicraft Club 1; Safe- ty Patrol 1; F.H.A. 5, Vice-President 2; Beta Club 2. ALICE FAYE McGHEE Glee Club 3; Student Council 2, President l,Beta Club 2, Treasurer 1; Handicraft C lub 1; Senior Play. JEAN OSBORNE Sophomore Secretary; Glee Club 5; F . H . A. 3; Safety Pa- trol 1; Beta Club 4; Handicraft 1; Soft Ball 1; Senior Queen Candidate . CLYDE RIGNEY Sophomore Class Treasurer; F.F.A. 2, Reporter 1; Glee Club l;Woodcraft Club 1; Beta Club 4; Safety Patrol 1; Senior Play . WALLACE SHELHORSE F.F.A. 3, Treasurer 1; Baseball 4; Glee Club 1; Wood- craft Club 1 . GLORIA SHELTON F.H.A. 4; Glee Club 4; Handicraft C lub 1 ; 4-H 1 ; Safe- ty Patrol 1, Lt .; Cheerleader 4, Captain 2; Library Club 2; Softball 2; Basketball 1. NANCY MAYHEW Class President 52; Rep. to Student Council 1; Beta Club 4; Treasurer of Pitt. Beta Fed.; Vice-President of Beta Club 1; Treasurer of Beta Club 1; F.H.A. 3, Historian 1, Parliamentarian 1, President 1; Sophomore President; Softball 2;Basketball 3;GleeClub 2;Handicraft 1; Annual Staff 2; Won Medal in Essay Contest. CARLENE REYNOLDS Glee Club 4; F.H.A. 4, Vice-President 1; Handicraft Club 1; Annual Staff 2; 4-H Club 4, Secretary 1, Vice- President 1, Song Leader 1; Beta Club 2; Basketball 2, Assistant Manager l;Cheer Leader 1; Junior Class Vice- President; Basketball Scorekeeper 1; Senior Play. DWAYNE TOMPKINS Glee Club 3, Secretary 1, Vice-President 1; Student Council 4, Reporter 1, Secretary 1, Vice-President 1; Woodcraft Club l;Beta Club 4, Secretary 1, President 1; Senior Play; Basketball Scorekeeper 2; Rep. to Beta Con- vention 3; Rep. to S.C.A. Convention; Annual Staff 2, Advertising Manager 1; Safety Patrol 2; Rep. to SIPA Con- vention 1 . HORACE TOWLER 4-H 4; 4-H Short Course 4; Baseball 3; Beta Club 4; Rep. to Beta Convention 3; Reporter of Freshman Class; Glee Club 1, President 1; Library Club 1; Annual Staff 2, Assistant Editor 1, Editor 1; Senior Play; Rep. to SIPA Convention 2. EUGENE WEST F.F.A. 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 4; Woodcraft 1. BETTY SUE WILLIAMS Senior Class Reporter; Beta Club 4; Glee Club 3, Vice- President 1; Student Council 1; F.H.A. 4; Annual Staff 1; Handicraft Club 1; Safety Patrol 2; Senior Play; Rep. to Beta Club Convention. H. T. YEATTS 4-H 4; Basebal I 4; President of Freshman Class; Glee Club 3; F.F.A. 2; Library Club 1; Safety Patrol 2, Lt . 1; Wood- craft 1; Basketball Manager; Senior Play. 10 Y ou are There The time is September 1952. With rapidly beating hearts we are beginning the great adventure of high school. Stretching before us is an arduous and seemingly endless struggle. During this, our freshmen year, we must become initiated to our new way of life, forming a solid foundation on which to build. With the helpful guidance of our principal and teachers we shall endeavor to secure for ourselves the fundamentals of an education and of the art of living. The ultimate goal is success and with hard work and unfaltering patience, combined with plenty of fun, we shall achieve our ideal. The setting for our freshman year isthe laboratory and weare incapable hands, with Mr. Pistoleas our sponsor, Mr. Reynolds as principal, and the following class leaders: President, H. T. Yeatts; Vice-President, Marie Edwards; Secretary-Treasurer, Carlene Smith; Reporter, Horace Towler. There are 31 on roll, but before this year is over we shall lose J. D. Haley, Fred Kendrick, Donald Adkins, J. W. Mayhew, and Patsy Haskins. It is math class and, as usual, H. T. Yeatts is running his mouth. Watch out I Here comes Mr. Pistole with a menacing countenance and a good stout yardstick. Wham I But that isn ' t H. T. ' s head! It ' s Gordon Ray ' s watch crystal I Mr. Pistole will never get out of debt if he keeps that up! Mr. Pistole can be very entertaining with his tales of the South Seas and his knowledge of dogs, especially setters. The County Basketball Tournament brings thrills galore and congratulations are in order as the boys ' team wins the Group III Championship. Now it is early spring, nice and warm, just right for an old-fashioned picnic. Plenty of eats start things off on the right foot and the whole afternoon remains for rambling in the woods. Be careful or you ' ll get lost! September is here once more. A new home-room, the commercial room; a new principal, Mr. Halligan; a new sponsor. Miss Ruddle; a new Home Economics teacher, Miss Haley; and a new coach andphys. ed. instructor Mr . Littlejohn, are enough to induce speculation and excitement for months to come. The class officers are: President, Nancy Shelton; Vice-President, Gordon Ray Blair; Secretary-Treasurer, Clyde Rigney; Reporter, Kenneth West, and there are 26 on roll. This is our second year of high school and we ' re full of confidence with energy bursting out all over. It is October and the FFA and FHA are having a weiner roast-possum hunt. Call the dogs and here we go! The night is dark and eerie but everyone is in high spirits in spi te of briers, roots, and ruts inthe path. If we ' re quiet, we ' ll tree a possum, says Mr. Dunnavant — but who can keep sti 1 1 on a night I ike this ? No possums tonight ! Oh well, who cares? Off to Schoolfield for a FHA Federation meeting. Just a bunch of Sophomores, and are we worried when we discover that about fourteen of us have one convertible between us! Down comes the top and all pile in but — oops! no more room. Guess someone will just have to stay overnight. Here ' s hoping they get back to Climax sometime soon. Now it ' s basketball season. Several of us are on the team and school spirit is running high. Too bad we didn ' t win out in the tournament, but anyway, spring is almost here and for the first time we ' re going to have a softball team. Rebecca Kendrick joined us at mid-term but failed to finish out the year. Then, too, we ' ve lost three regular classmates: Eloise Adkins, Geraldine Gibson, and Kenneth West. However, it ' s June at last and, all in all, it ' s been a great year. Finally it ' s our junior year. We find ourselves still under the fond, easy-going, but firm, guidanceof Miss Ruddle and our principal, Mr. Halligan. There are 21 on roll and during the first week of school we must choose our officers for the year. They are: President, Gordon Ray Blair; Vice-President, Carlene Smith; Secretary-Treasurer, Herbert Linthicum; Reporter, Sharlean Bobbitt. At last we ' re big wheels , no longer scared still of teachers and seniors. How exciting to be ordering ourclass rings and how much more thril ling when they finally arrive. Forweeks we can hardly speak to anyone without showing off those rings. It ' s March and time for the Beta Convention. So what if the girls do back out! Boys can have fun all by themselves and the Climax crew is out to prove it this trip. We know they did, too, ' cause they brought back snapshots to prove it! For the first time we are sending representatives to the SIPA Convention and, besides having a lot of fun, theybring back loads of new ideas for next year ' s annual. The months roll by with a succession of classes, basketball games, parties, and picnics. In honor of our parents we of the FHA are planning a banquet at the Country Club. Everything works out wonderfully in the end and our parents are very appre- ciative. Before we realize it May ishere and it ' sthe day of the Junior-Senior Banquet. Juniorsget out of school todecorate at the Country Club and they leave early to a I low for the time they ' 1 1 lose getting lost- -which they did . Final I y everything is in order and the zero hourapproaches. Some of those Juniorswill neverforget theone-way street that was thewrong way! The banquet is a great success although the orchestra is late, which causes no little consternation among us juniors. Now the seniors want us to decorate for their baccalaureate service and Class Night. Wonder if they ' re going to give us a party afterwards? Oh, we needn ' t have worried . We ' l I get our shindig. School ' s out once more and next year — well, that ' ll be the day ! Senior year and senior privileges at last! We begin this final struggle minus three of our members: Novella Custer, Anna Mae Osborne, and Edgar Lee Shelton . Things start off with a bang, as senior play practice begins almost immediately . Novem- ber 10th and 1 1th are the dates for the presentation, and For Pete ' s Sake ought to be a real hit. As seniors we take pride inthe achievement of our long sought goal, butwe are humble, too, in the recognition of our added responsibilitiesas the leaders of our school . Ourbeloved sponsor. Miss Ruddle, and Mr. Halligan, our principal , are still with us. As class leaders we elect the following: President, Gordon Ray Blair; Vice-President, Herbert Linthicum; Secretary, Shar- lean Bobbitt; Treasurer, Linda Bowen; Reporter, Betty Sue Williams. During the summer Nancy Carol Shelton became Mrs. J. W. Mayhew and, though little did we suspect it, before the year is over, Carlene Smith will become Mrs. Reynolds and Linda Bowen, Mrs. Shelton. The death of our former principal, Mr. Fred Reynolds, in November saddened the hearts of all, for we have always loved and respected him deeply. As the year nearsits close we are looking forward to the traditional Junior-Senior Banquet but even this event pales in sig- nificance before the moment we shall receive our diplomas, those documents which are the embodiment of twelve long, yet fleeting years of hard work, occasional tears, and abundant laughter. With heads high, heartsquaking, we mount the steps toreceive the key that will open the doors of our future. All is as it was then, except - YOU ARE THERE ! 11 BIGGEST BABY Kathryne McDowell-Dwayne Tompkins MOST ATHLETIC Nancy Mayhew-Eugene West 12 BEST ALL AROUND Gordon Roy Blair-Betty Sue Williams MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Sharlean Bobbitt-Wallace Shelhorse FRIENDLIEST Marie Edwards-Wal lace Shelhorse MOST STUDIOUS Nancy Mayhew-Horace Towler 13 CO Q) D Z c p 6 o U O V N u Q_ = E 8 !? £ Q) o •? z 14 1 — 1 — CO g on LO on $ UJ 5 o Q LU X o LU Q _j o z o z 2 CO 2 X y n v oc o X z V Q_ O ' LU O ' — ) cz: LU CO CO CO o CO z Q $ Q . z o on CO X 2 u 2 LU Z u 2 LU Z O ' o CQ OO z LU CH LU ►— 1 LU X on o (— _J LU X i LU 3 O ' z X H— z LU z o _i LU X on LU 2 O t— LU _J O — — on LU 5 on l — h— o o LU LU —i OC X u LU X h- LU LU o 1 1 LU u z O ' X l— LL_ LU y i o z LU z LU 1 C£ o 1 LO Q z on h- ►— LU o Q o ' o ►— OC LU CO C£ LU Czl LU Q _i U Z - LU u o: O LU Z LU o 3 1— Q_ IS) LU 2 z z — ) U o — 1 CO o X U 5 Q X LU X Sponsors Valedictorian of the Senior Class is Mrs. Nancy Shelton Mayhew, who has an average of 95.8. Nancy has also taken an active part in school activities. She was president of her class in 1954, is an excell- ent basketball player, both forward and guard, and played three years for Climax. Nancy also has a nice voice and is a great asset to the Glee Club. In the Beta Club she has served faithfully for three and a half years and was elected Treasurer of the Pittsylvania Federation for 1955-56. Salutatorian of the SeniorClass is Horace Towler with an average of 95.3. Horace has been taking all the col- lege preparatory courses offered in order to enter V. P. I., where he plans to major in electrical engineering. On the A.C.E. Test, given to all Seniors, he made one of the highest scores ever made by a student of Climax. Horace has not only done well in class but has proved his ability in the school ' s extra-curricular activities as well. He has won several awards for 4-H work, both in the District and State Contests. He has been a member of the annual staff for several years and is Editor of this edition. Congratulations to Nancy and Horace for their achievements and also our thanks for having made Climax a better school . These honored students show their good judgment in their choice of drinks too; for they drink PEPS I -COLA THE LIGHT REFRESHMENT! 15 Sponsors To distinguished seniors, Mr. Berger takes justifiable pride in displaying his distinguished new automobile, the dashing 1956 Plymouth. Dwayne Tompkins has maintained an average of 92.3 throughout high school; Alice Faye McGhee has 92.5 and both are enjoying their visit to BERGER MOTOR COMPANY Gretna, Virginia Groucho sent them Enjoying the favorite dessert of all the students at Climax, are these top-ranking seniors. For a satisfying treat they ' ve found you can ' t beat ice cream made by THE PET DAIRY PRODUCTS COMPANY The, are Betty Sue Williams, whose average is 91.8; Oordon Ray Blair, also with 91.8 and Peggy Barber, who has maintained 91 .6. 16 ■I GRETNA DRY CLEANERS — Take Your Date to CHATHAM THEATRE Phone 201 1 Chatham, Virginia Best in Dry Cleaning and Laundry Phone 2686 Gretna, Virg inia L r- Compliments of Compliments of CHATHAM CLEANERS OVERBEY ' S HARDWARE Phone 7211 Chatham, Virginia Chatham, Virginia HUNT CHEVEOIsE !, INC. For Economical Transportation SALES y CHEVROLET j SERVICE CHATHAM. VIRGINIA After the Game We All Meet at the ► Compl iments of CROSS ROADS DR. R.O. REYNOLDS Service Station and Snack Bar Phone 7681 Gretna, Virginia Chatham, Virginia L Make-up ! John Bollweevil and Smithers CLYDE BROWN 1 CENTRAL MOTOR CO. INC. Phone 7813 Feed-Seed-Ferti 1 izer Farm Suppl ies R.F.D. No. 2 Chatham, Virginia For Ford Sales and Service-Accessories Phone 2406-3470 Gretna, Virginia Ambulance Service GRETNA RADIO APPLIANCE Monuments — Flowers COLBERT FUNERAL HOME E. L. Mayhew — Owner Dial 3621 Gretna, Virginia Zen ith -Emerson -Philco Furniture — j Compliments of PEOPLE ' S BANK OF GRETNA KATE ' S FASHION SHOP Gretna, Virginia The Bank Where You Feel at Home We Pay 2 Percent on Savings Gretna, Virginia MAYHEW ' S HARDWARE FURNITURE Frigidaire Appliances Admiral Television Phone 3391 Gretna, Virginia GRETNA TRACTOR IMPLEMENT CO. Phone 3521 Gretna, Virginia ! Al 1 is-Chalmers, Tractors Farm Equipment-New Holland Hay Balers ; Pontiac Cars-Sales Service For Pete ' s Sake Just a little Longer Hong-jer-mong-jer-mong Underclassmen Rehersal for the final role as a senior begins in the eighth grade and proceeds through the junior year. Each successive act becomes a little more demanding and, in return, more rewarding. Eagerly, but hesitantly, the student enters a new world, the eighth grade, with recognition as a high school student. No choice of subjects, but what ' s wrong with English, math, history, science, physical education, and exploratory units in home economics, agriculture, and maybe typing. As a freshman and sophomore, now self-assured, taking things in his stride, he is granted the privilege of choosing his courses. Besides the required units in English, math, history, and science, what will it be: French, general math of algebra I and II, general science or biology, geography or world history, home economics or agriculture, glee club, physical education, or general business? Somewhat humbled as a Junior, realizing how little he really knows, he sets out to choose courses for this important year. Business courses are offered so probably he ' ll take typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, glee club or perhaps home economics or agriculture, advanced algebra or geometry would be better, along with american history and Engl ish . No matter what the choice he finds himself ever advancing, becoming each day armed with a new weapon of knowledge with which to make his way in the world. 19 Junior Class Offi cers Dee Anna Cundiff, President; Hazel Haskins, Treasurer; Leland Mahan, Reporter; Glenda Towler, Secretary; Barbara Rorer, Vice-President. NANCY MAY ANDERSON MARY SHEILA BAILEY ALICE FAYE BENNETT Pffi ft r BETTY JO BERGER BURHL BRIGGS DEE ANNA CUNDIFF HAZEL HASKINS JC ANN JEFFERSON BETTY RCSS MAHAN LUNELL MAHAN LELAND MAHAN EARLE OWEN BARBARA RCRER WILLIAM TOLLEY GLENDA TCWLER Class of 1957 BARBARA GIBSON JO ANN GIBSON MARYANN HAMMOCK LINDA REYNOLDS JOYCE RIGNEY CHARLES RIGNEY Class of 1958 Ruby Adkins ■Becky Anderson Sec . Tres. Rachel Barbour Anne Berger Lucy Ann Blair, President Judy Bradner Ernest Cassidy Woodrow David Nomie Jean Doss Juanita Ferguson Barbara Gross Morris Hedrick | Alice Lewis Marvin Oakes Betty Sue Parker Philip Riddle Clifford Pillow Charlene Shelhorse John Wayne Shelton Bertha Tolley Barbara Towler Catherine tpwler Faye Towler J. D. Towler Donald Williams, ' 1 Vice-President Danese Wood Not Pictured Wayne Rigney Class of 1959 Not Pictured Gene Bailey Carl Barker Curtis Csborne Archie Parker L. C. Reynolds Ruby Smith Frances Cooper Junior Barbour Wayne Bryant Mary Jane Doss Kaye Eades, Sec . Tres . William Ferguson Anne Haskins Helen Haskins Ted Hedrick Thomas Jefferson Dale Mahan, Pres. Annie Lee Adkins Charles Adkins Ann Anderson Richard Anderson Wayne Mahan Geneva Mayhew Tom Mayhew Peggy Morton Kenneth Csborne J ' Nell Owen L. C. Reynolds Evelyn Rigney Bobby Shanaberger Geraldine Shelton Keith Shelton, Vice-Pres. Newman Shields Ester Swain Darrel Thornton Gordon Ray Watson Venton Watson George Williams Billy Wood Bobby Woodson Jeannette West Not Pictured Davie Lee Moore Roger Csborne Jack Walden Robert Lee Shelton Ryland Conner Ronnie Tuck Geneva Moore Wayne Ellis Emmet Adkins Ronnie Bennett Carlton Dalton Maynard Haskins Walter Jefferson Lucy Adkins Virginia Gay Ba Jane Bailey Edna Sue Barber Jewell Barber Robert David Bergei Adeline Blair f Dianne Blair Mary Jane Blair Mozelle Brown Mac Arthur Burdette Frances Burton Harry Wayne Chism Marie Crews William Davidson Ginger George J Jewell Hedrick Mary Ann Hedrick Charles High Selena Kendrick Charlotte Martin Sharon Mayhew Bitha Mayhew Shirley Meeks Curtis Mullins Happy Osborne Mildred Osborne Ray Osborne . Wilson Owen Cecil Parker J. R. Pearson Judy Rigney Winston Swain Brenda Thornton Ann Marie Tosh June Towler Garland Towler Jane Walker Dale Watson Jacqueline Will Sponsors For its exceptionally outstanding achievements in scholarship as well as irs contributions to the extra-curri- cular activities of the school, the Junior Class is noteworthy. Many who average 90 or more never receive the recognition they deserve simply because of the number of students averaging above 95. Admiration and gratitude for the accomplishments of these students is deeply felt, if not properly expressed. Two of the best students of this class, Linda Reynolds, with a 97.1 average, and Betty Jo Berger, with an av- erage of 98.5, keep alert and up-to-date on national and local events by reading the STAR TRIBUNE Chatham, Vir ginia Ontheirtoes and well aware of the value of a savings account are these two Juniors, Hazel Haskins and Dee Anna Cundiff. They know what they ' re doing, not only in handling their money but also in their school work. For evidence we p:esent their averages. Hazel ' s average is 97.1 and Dee ' s is 96.2. They are shown doing business with the BANK OF CHATHAM Phone 3521 Chatham, Virginia 25 Sponsors The class of ' 57 is proud of Barbara Rorer and Betty Ross Mahan who are outstanding not only for their choice of smart clothes but also for their scholastic record. Bar- bara has an average of 94.2 and Betty ' s is 95.4. Theirgood taste is evident, for they choose a dream of a dress from THALHIMER ' S Danville, Virginia The Sophomore class has its honor students also. Two of these are Faye Towler and Anne Roe Berger, both of whom have very high averages. Faye has 96 while Anne has reached the average of 98.2. These two bright teen-agers I ike the relaxed friendly atmosphere, good service, and the satisfying refreshment they receive at 26 Phone 321 1 WHITEHEAD ' S PHARMACY Where all the gang Meets Chatham, Virginia ' — ' — It Pays to Play Compliments of Compliments of BOOTH- WHITE SPORT SHOP BELK-LEGGETT Sporting Goods Athletic Outfitters Hunting and Fishing Guns-Rifles-Pistols Toys-Games-Hobbies Dog Supplies CO. Danville ' s Shopping Center Danville, Virginia Danville, Virginia DANVILLE OFFICE SUPPLY CO. YOUR FRIENDLY DEALER SCOTT FUNERAL HOME Portable Typewriters Adding Machines Office Furniture School Supplies 127 North Union Street Phone 5862 24-Hour Ambulance Service Chatham, Va. . Ml slicked up and no place to go Don ' t Take It So Hard Letter Man CHATHAM SHOE REPAIR Expert Shoe Repair New Shoes, Shoe Laces, Shoe Polish Main Street Chatham, Va . STARLITE DRIVE-IN Route 29 3 Miles North of Chatham Home of Good Movies When You Think of Sound Insurance Protection — Remember V. A. Motley-J. G. Aylor M. H. Aylor-R. C. Aylor Insurance-Bonds-Real Estate | Fire-Auto-Life-Hail Accident and Health Telephone 2601 Gretna, Va. ; — — Tire Repair-Waxing-Pol ishing Proprietors: John S. Rorer-Jack G .Moore Phone 2611 Gretna, Virginia Compliments of Blair Motley Latane Motley UNION WAREHOUSE Union Street Danville Virginia GRETNA MOTOR COMPANY Dir, PHONE 2351 Feed — Seed — Fertilizer Farm Supplies MAIN STREET GRETNA, VIRGINIA Who is that? Now, Kenneth Where is Mrs. Berger? Grades Training for a young actor is begun early. From the moment he enters school a student develops a thirst after knowledge which sustains him through drill after drill of the fundamentals, with the certainty that possession of these skills will enable him to use his own initiative later and make real contributions to his world. In the first grade he is introduced to simplest reading, addition, subtraction, and ever learns to print. How- thrilling then, in the second grade, to be allowed to write and to have spelling and learn the basic truths of hy- giene. The study of English grammar begins in the third grade and how eagerly young minds seek the difference bet- ween was and were. One must learn his multiplication tables too, or trouble really begins. The fourth grade brings that awesome course called geography and also an introduction to fractions and div- tion. History, My Country , is new to fifth graders and they also receive valuable training in art by the use of watercolors . The Old World sinks its roots into the mind of sixth graders for they receive instruction in both its history and geography. On the other hand, the seventh grade bring a student up to date, giving him basic instruction in the history, geography, and government. Armed with seven years ' accumulation of knowledge and a new feeling of maturity the students can now face the challenge of high school with the assurance that success can be his. 29 SEVENTH GRADE First Row: Mildred Shelton, Dwight Towler, Donald Shelton, Jimmy Kendrick, Douglas Craddock, Thomas Jeffer- son, Richard Edwards, Carl Barnwell, Juanita Reynolds, Evonne Shields, Second Row: Roger Conner, J. D. Has- kins, Larry Shanaberger, Ernest Wood, Ronald Cook, Edward Law, Blair Mahan, Melvin Williams, William Tom- pkins, Third Row: Donna Lee Blair, Jeanette Oakes, Faye Adkins, Jesse Hodges, Velma Osborne, Madeline She- lton, Joyce Mahan, Dianne Minter, Janet Jefferson, and Miss Nell F. Edwards. SEVENTH GRADES First Row: Rhelda Osborne, Leslie Osborne, Maxie Gross, Lana Mills, Nicky Cundiff, Lucil le Adkins, Louise Adkins, El izabeth Osborne, JuniorBlair, Robert Wilkes, Mrs. Williams. Second Row: Ann Shelton, Morris Moore, Kenneth Bates, David Fielder, Alice Barker, Genell Shelhorse, Dale Mahan, Wayne Haskins, Glenn Yeatts, Jimmie Shelton . Third Row: Carrol Tolley, Betty Dawn Bailey, Danny Adkins, Merrill Doss, Gerald Dalton, Sy- lvia Speck, Melvin Mahan, Carolyn Speck, Jimmie Gross. SIXTH GRADE First Row: M. E. Mease, Jr., Marie Paschal, Joyce Hammock, Laura Edwards, Libby Watson, London Bradner, Ronald George, Ronald Rigney, Curtis Wood, Mrs. Watson. Second Row: Ward Reynolds, Linda Lou Gibson, Car- lene Owen, Reba George, Gladys Gross, Nancy Reynolds, El la Mae Shelton, Linda Adkins, Patricia Shields, Lois Walden. Third Row: Patsy Worley, Dorothy Adkins, Rowena Adkins, Nannie Dalton , Danny Adkins, Walter Has- kins, Junior Adkins, Dillard Gibson, L. T. Osborne. Fourth Row: Eleanor Owen, Betty Owen, Billy Joe Towler, Leonard Haskins, Haywood Barbour, Garry Blair, Jerry Reynolds, Owen Anderson, Tommie Anderson. FIFTH GRADE First Row: Helen Bates, Carolyn Osborne, Harry Shelton, Elwood Barber, Dwight Donavant, Onyx Osborne, Jr. Barbara Watson, Ann Owen, Dorothy Watson, Marianna Barnwell, Mrs. Towler. Second Row: Edna Adkins, Lin- da Shelton, Nancy Adkins, Minnie Moore, Joyce Watson, Billy Brown, O. W. Mahan, Nelson Bowen, Leslie Moore, Marvin Haskins. Third Row: Lois Bowen, Charlotte Elliott, Susan Blair, Irene Adkins, Judy Adkins, Irene Smith, Patsy Adkins, Becky Dalton, Mildred Owen, Neal Parson. Fourth Row: Emory Osborne, Cleveland Tosh, Melba Martin, Norma Toney, Dorothy Barbour, Janet Mahan, Jacquelyn Towler, Gayle Mayhew, Anne Lewis, Vicky Neal . FOURTH GRADE First Row: G. E. Osborne, Aubrey Lee Crews, Ramona Walker, Gladys Bowen, Linda Faye Doss, Patricia Owen, GuyBradner, Mrs. Blair. Second Row: Earl Adkins, Thomas Moore, Ray Shelton, R. V. Osborne, James Edwards, Dwight Reynolds, Gai I Neal , Virginia Watson, Mozelle Doss. Third Row: Wil lie Watson, Joe Williams, Michael Adkins, Charles Kendrick, Tom Bailey, Wayne Barbour, Clarence Barbour, Dorothy Kendrick, Martha Anne Ge- orge, Shelby Jean Chism . Fourth Row: Sandra Anderson, Edward Cooke, Harry R. Moore, Walter Mitchell, Ken- neth Haskins, Winborne Haskins, Johnny Blair, Linwood Doss. THIRD GRADE First Row: Lois Finney, Johnny Turner, Donna Watson, Louise Moore, David Osborne, Ruby Osborne, Jo Ann Bra- dner, David Wood, Charles Anderson . Second Row Tom Tuck, Charlie Mahan, Sandra Bowen, Betty Moore, Dar- rel I Rigney, Larry Moore, Fay Gibson, _’.C. Walden, Tom Tosh, Mrs. Adkins. Third Row: Roger Dalton, Robert Gunnell, Ronald Shelton, Roger Edwards, Etta Sue Smith, Roger Moore, Terry Bailey, Christine Gibson, Marie Robertson. SECOND GRADE First Row:Mrs. Eva Willis, Mary Jo Rorer, Mike Reynolds, Kent Parson, Betty Jean Towler, Gail Barbour, Peg- gy Adkins, Susie Reynolds, Brenda Bowen, Faye George, Second Row: Gail Haskins, Betty Shelton, Dale Wood, Ralph Blair, Charles Anderson, David Woodson, Jerry Towler, Jean Moore, Morris Oakes. SECOND GRADE First Row: Randall Donovant, Robert Tosh, Virginia Lane Gibson, Shirley Gibson, Joyce Gibson, Margaret Smith, Brenda Haskins, Margaret Osborne, Mrs. Hayden. Second Row: Ben Roberson, Davis Moore, Mable Bates, May Tosh, Joan Shelton, Sue Walden, Jeanette Haskins. Third Row: Brenda Osborne, Lawyers Adkins, Clyde Towler, Ronnie Adkins, H. C. Doss, Roger Chism, Glenn Barbour, Kenneth Bolling. FIRST GRADE First Row: Elaine Adkins, Kathy Bowen, Sarah Reynolds, Carolyn Mahan, Isla Mahan, Jo Ann Adkins, Randy Cook, Glenn Haskins . Second Row: Gloria Gibson, Joe Adkins, Darrel Gibson, Michael Kendrick, Charles Will- iams, Jesse Adkins, Marvin Towler, Bonnie Lee Watson . Third Row: Mrs. Reynolds, Clyde Moore, Robert Os- borne, Roger Gibson, Wanda Turner, David Craft, Elaine Owen, Dell Frances Willis, Donnie Oakes. FIRST GRADE First Row: Emma Jeannette Shelton, Roger Lee Adkins, Vickie Lynn Jefferson, Jerry Osborne, Jerry Worley, Pat- sy Watson, Bonnie Bradner, Cecil Thornton, Norman Edwards, Billie Jane Owen. Second Row: David Page Rey- nolds, Tim Bailey, Carolyn Haley, Florence Walden, Jo Ann Moore, Janice Osborne, Martha Jo Anderson, Wayne Doss, Brenda Mayhew, Mrs. Adkins. Sponsors The intricacies of meat processing are not nearly so complex once they are seen at first hand, as Lucy Blair and Becky Anderson, two smart Sophomores, discover. They ' ve discovered the way to good grades, too, and have appl ied themselves well. They have been rewarded by their averages. Lucy ' s is 91 .9 and Becky has a grade of 94.6. For efficient service they ' ve learned to take their bu siness to CITIZEN ' S FOOD BANK, INC. From the Pen to the Pan Phone 5411 Chatham, Virginia Donald Williams and Wayne Rigney, of the class of 58, have worked hard, as can be seen by their grades. Don ' s average is 92.9 and Wayne has 91.9. Like all smart young men they know that for the best buys in building supplies the place to go is. HEDRICK S BUILDING SUPPLY Phone 641 1 Chatham, Virginia 35 Sponsors Congratulations, from the leading warehouses in The World ' s Best Tobacco Market to Keith Shelton and J 1 - Nell Owen, smart and promising Freshmen, for their good work and high grades. Keith ' s average is 98 while J ' Nell has an average of 91 . Take it from them; you ' ll get a good deal at THE VIRGI NIA-CAROLINA WAREHOUSE Danvil le, Virginia Freshmen can be brainy, too, as is demostrated by Dale Mahan with an average of 91 and Gordon Ray Wat- son who is averaging 96.3. These two youngsters have brains when it comes to purchasing household appliances, bicycles, or any kind of hardware for they always look first in WHITEHEAD ' S HARDWARE COMPANY 36 Phone 2831 Chatham, Virginia r ! I Compliments of 4 4 ! PLANTERS Edwards Brumfield | | BANK AND TRUST CHATHAM i CO. MEN’S SHOP Chatham, Virginia Phone 2281 Chatham ' s Best Store For Men Chatham, Virginia Phone 591 1 . - - Compliments of Gars Sjyi Trucks i LEGGETT DEPARTMENT PARSONS STORE ' FORD, INC The Home of Better Values Chatham, Virginia Telephone 2361 Main Street ! Chatham, Virginia Sales-Service | — Bubbles Fast break Windy ? ansr | CHATHAM COAL WOOD CO. j | Atlantic Fuel Oil and Kerosene Bettie W. Watson Your Business is Appreciated | Phone 2331 Chatham, Va. ' Compl iments of DR. ERNEST D. OVERBY Chatham, Virginia ■ Agrico — The Nations Leading Fertilizer Compl iments of AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL V. W. TONEY CHEMICAL COMPANY Phone 4411 Chatham, Va. Hot Dog Stand Gretna, Va. Phone 2779 — . — — E. M. FRANKLIN, SR. GRETNA BARBER SHOP Gretna, Virginia Melvin Shelton-Lee Rowland Home Phone 2692 Office Phone 2681 We Appreciate Your Business Insurance of All Kinds — — — — ► Compliments of ; WARD SPRINGS DRIVE-IN WATSON ' S BARBER SHOP Dallas Riddle Phone 3164 Chatham, Virginia Gretna, Virginia Chicken in the Box i At the Country Club on May 27, 1955 the Junior Class gave the traditional Junior-Senior Banquet. Carlene Smith, Vice-President of the Junior Class, welcomed the Seniors and faculty and Betty Lou Hammock responded warmly. The toastmistress was Alice Faye McGhee and the main talk, Memories , was given by Dwayne Tomp- kins. Talking finished, the fun began. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the dancing and, perhaps, a few romantic moments on the terrace. Even though the orchestra arrived tardily, it was, altogether, a never-to-be-forgotten night . Activities Extra-curricular activites are the scenery and props that make the drama of school life vital and appealing. Without the projects of these organizations daily studies would soon become routine and zestless. As it is, much good in community and school welfare is achieved as each individual of every group strives to improve himself, as well as his fellowman. 39 STUDENT COUNCIL Seated: Lucy Blair, Donald Williams, Reporter; Dale Mahan, Sec.-Treas; Dee Anna Cundiff, Vice-Pres; Alice Faye McGhee, President; Mrs. Blair, Sponsor. Standing: Sharlean Bobbitt, Marvin Oakes, Peggy Morton, Edna Sue Barber, Herbert Linthicum, Robert David Berger, Venton Watson, Leland Mahan. BETA CLUB Seated:Alice McGhee, Treas; Barbara Rorer, Sec; Dee Anna Cundiff, Vice-President; Dwayne Tompkins, Presi- dent; Pearl E. Berger, Sponsor; Gordon Ray Blair, Reporter. Second Row: Gladys Ferguson, Carlene Smith Rey- nolds, Peggy Barber, Hazel Haskins, Mary Ann Hammock, Jean Osborne, Glenda Towler, Kathryne McDowell, Sharlean Bobbitt, Nell Gibson, Charlotte Davidson, Betty Ross Mahan. Third Row: Herbert Linthicum, William Tolley, Nancy Anderson, Linda Bowen Shelton, Leland Mahan, Betty Jo Berger, Nancy Mayhew, Linda Reynolds, Horace Towler, Clyde Rigney, Betty Sue Williams. 40 EAGLE STAFF Seated Peggy Barber, Carlene Smith Reynolds, Sharlean Bobbitt, Dwayne Tompkins, Horace Towler, Editor. Standing: Betty Sue Williams, Betty Jo Berger, Lucy Ann Blair, Barbara Rorer, Clyde Rigney, Keith Shelton. SAFETY PATROL Standing: Keith Shelton, First Row: Jack Dunnavant, Sponsor; Melvin Mahan, Jerry Reynolds, Ward Reynolds, Danny Adkins, Kenneth Bates, Charles High, Junior Barbour, Second Row: Nancy May Anderson, Wayne Rigney, Thomas Jefferson, Blair Mahan, Ronnie Bennett, Robert David Berger, Melvin Williams, Ethel Cassidy. Third Row; J. R. Pearson, H. T. Yeatts, Gloria Shelton, Sharlean Bobbitt, Marie Edwards, Dale Mahan, Faye Towler, Char- lene Shelhorse, Fourth Row: Sharon Mayhew, Glenda Towler, George Williams, Darrell Thornton, William Fer- guson, Bobby Shanaberger, Kay Eades, Ann Haskins. 41 F. F. A. First Row: Darrell Thornton, Keith Shelton, Billy Woods, William Tolley, Donald WH liams, Thomas Wayne Jef- ferson, Wayne Mahan, John Wayne Shelton. Second Row: H. T. Yeatts, Woodrow David, Jr; Clifford Pillow, Marvin Oakes, Philip Riddle, Leland Mahan, Wallace Shelhorse, Earl Owen, Morris Hedrick, Eugene West, Jack Dunnavant, Sponsor. The Climax Chapter of FFA, though active in previous years, has really outdone itself during 1955-56. One by one these boys have accomplished the goals set forth in their program of work. Last fall they attended the State Fair in Richmond as a group and later were present at the Lynchburg Farm Show. In the Federation For- estry Judging Contest the chapter placed third and, in the Federation Public-Speaking Contest, Keith Shelton ' sspeech Bang ' s Disease won fourth place. As one of their most impressive projects the FFA boys undertook to raise money for Ed Walsh, a FFA boy from Illinois who is stricken with infantile paralysis. Until the end of the yearevery member donated six cents each day. These donations amounted to $100. Letters were sent to other FFA chapters in Virginia requesting donations. At the end of the campaign the chapter was able to count a grand total of $300. These boys should be highly commended for their efforts to aid a more un- fortunate fellow member. Leland Mahan, one of the most outstanding FFA members in the Federation, was named Chapter Star Farmer for the year. Mr. Dunnavant is now training these boys thoroughly in preparation for the Degree Team Contest. They are very hopeful for they have wonPfirst place for the last two years. Mr. Halligan, Wallace Shelhorse, and Mr. Dunnavant look on as Leland Mahan presents a $300 check to Mr. W. C. Dudley, Area Supervisor of Vocational Agricul- ture. Thischeck will be presented to Ed Walsh, an Illinois FFA boy who is a victim of polio. 42 SENIOR 4-H First Row: Dianne Blair, Judy Rigney, June Towler, Becky Anderson, Lucy Blair, George Williams. Second Row: Geneva Mayhew, Nancy May Anderson , Robert David Berger, Glenda Towler, Anne Berger, Charlene Shelhorse, Dale Mahan, Peggy Morton, Ann Haskins, Kay Eades. Third Row: Horace Towler, Esther Swain, Ann Anderson, Kathryne McDowell, Ethel Cassidy, Rachel Barbour, Katherine Towler, Nomie Jean Doss, Virginia Gay Bailey, Ginger George, Garland Towler, Fourth Row: Evelyn Rigney, Sharon Mayhew, Cecil Parker, Mozelle Bowen, Adeline Blair, Jacquel ine Wil I iams. Jewel Hedrick, Brenda Thornton, Mary Jane Walker, L. C. Reynolds. JUNIOR 4-H First Row: Dwight Reynolds, JoeWilliams, Neal Parsons, Ann Lewis, Melba Martin, Gayle Mayhew, Vicky Neal, Marianna Barnwell, Second Row: Melvin Mahan, Gail Neal, Sandra Anderson, Betty Owen, Libby Watson, Lau- ra Edwards, Eleanor Owen, Garry Wyatt Blair, Third Row: Douglas Craddock, Carol Tolley, Carolyn Specks, Janet Jefferson, Diane Minter, Jeannette Oakes, J ' Nell Shelhorse, Dale Mahan, Donna Lee Blair. 43 GLEE CLUB pianist, Betty Jo Berger; First Row: Lucy Blair, Becky Anderson, Alice Lewis, Rachel Barbour, Betty Ross Mahan, Catherine Towler, NomieJean Doss, Bertha Tolley, Ethel Cassidy, Second Row: Mary Sheila Bailey, Lunel I Ma- han Jo Ann Gibson, Barbara Gibson, Carlene Smith Reynolds, Georgia Doss, Danese Woods, Juanita Ferguson, Anne Roe Berger, Third Row: Kathryne Me Dowel I , FI. T. Yeatts, Morris Hedrick, Burhl Briggs, Charles Rigney, Barbara Rorer, Jean Csborne, Nell Gibson, Gladys Ferguson. F. H. A. First Row: Mrs. Fayne, Sponsor; Kathryne Me Dowel I , Vice-President; Betty Jo Berger, Secretary; Linda Reynolds, Song Leader; Nancy Mayhew, President, Nell Gibson, Parliamentarian; Rachel Barbour, Reporter; Barbara Rorer. Song Leader; Anne Roe Berger, Treasurer. Second Row: Barbara Gibson, Peggy Morton, Jeannette West, Danese Woods, Juanita Ferguson, Becky Anderson, Lucy Blair, Glenda Towler, Marie Edwards, Ethel Cassidy, Gloria Shelton, Nancy Anderson. Third Row: Jean Osborne, Gladys Ferguson, Sharlean Bobbitt, Charlene Shelhorse, Dee Ann Cundiff, Catherine Towler, Kay Eades, Mary Ann Hammock, Ann Haskins, Lunell Mahan. 44 The students of Climax chose as their queens for 1955-56 Miss Ann Haskins of the Freshman class and Miss Dianne Minter of the seventh grade. The contest was held in connection with the annual magazine drive. For each dol lar ' s worth of magazines sold each student was al- lowed ten votes for his favorite candidate. On the night of the Senior Play all the entries in the contest ap- peared on stage between acts and Miss Haskins and Miss Minter were crowned by Mr. Halligan and each received an engraved bracelet. Outstanding achievements are made by elementary students at Cli- max also. Shown here is Patsy Jo Worley, ten years old and in the fifth grade of 1954-55, receivinga medal for her entry in the D. A. R. essay contest open to students of the fifth and sixth grades throughout the County. Patsy ' s essay was entitled Why I Like the Flag. A Wittnauer watch was presented Horace Towler last July 20 at the Gretna livestock show. He received the award from J. B. Flora, ex- tension agent from Rocky Mount . Mr. Flora represented Dr. Ralph We- hunt, state education manager of the Chilean Nitrate Company . Horace was presented the watch as district winner in tobacco production. Sponsors Peggy Morton and Kaye Eades are two freshmen who have outstanding scholastic records. Peggy has an aver- age of 94 and Kaye ' s average is 95.3. Having worked diligently for their grades, these students can appreciate the efficient service of Leonard Products on display at SOUTHERN STATES Chatham and Gretna Phone Chatham 4201 Phone Gretna 956 Diane Blair, Adel ine Blair, and Jacqueline Williams are three eighth -graders atthe top of theirclass. They are just getting a start in their high school work, but already are showing great promise. They, like all smart youngsters, know that whatever you want, you can probably get it for less at i J. P. TOWLER ' S STORE Climax, Virginia GRETNA W. D. LOVE CO Groceries -Furniture Electrical Appliances Gretna, Virginia DRUG COMPANY Prescriptions,- Druggists Gretna, Virginia Compliments of MICK-OR-MACK PITT MOTOR CO. Telephone 3581 Cash Talks Gretna. Virginia Gretna, Virginia — — — - — The Team was in a huddle Hi-yo Silver Go Team Go 1 I | McLaughlin GAY’S SUPPLY CO. BEAUTY SHOPPE Building Materials Chatham, Virginia t All Types of Beauty Work Ann Gay-Mabel Gatewood Operators Phone 5671 Chatham, Virginia HALL-MARTIN PLUMBING ELECTRIC CO. GALVESTON MILLS, INC. Youngstown Kitchens Philco Appliances ; Bendix Washers Dryers Phone 2891 Gretna, Virginia | ( Manufacturers of Vaden ' s G. M. Feeds and Golden Rule Flour Serving The Southeast For Over a Century Gretna, Virginia — — . j Public speaking Candidates for Queen Wow! M o5L_ . Compl iments of r GRETNA HARDWARE CO Phone 3406 Your Friendly Hardware Store Gretna, Virginia BENNETT FARM DAIRY Phone 3280 Gretna, Virginia Floyd R. Bennett-Ray K. Price , OAK GROVE Compl iments of SERVICE CENTER CHATHAM OIL CO. Drive In and Eat ; Phone 5452 Chatham, Virginia B. J. Davenport Telephone 651 1 Chatham, Virginia ; j That do make it nice Rock and Rol I Waltz 1 ■ I CHATHAM CHATHAM I JEWELRY FURNITURE ! COMPANY, INC: COMPANY Diamonds-Watches-Si 1 verware I; China Gifts-Jewelry-Watch Repairing Chatham, Va. Gretna, Va. Youngstown Kitchens-Furniture Bedding-Floor Covering Phone 3621 Chatham, Virginia TUNE AND TOLER THOMPSON’S HABERDASHERY Electrical, Plumbing and Heating Contractors Hotpoint Appl iances-Atlantic Gas and Cil-Delco Jacuzzi Water Systems-American Standard Plumbing Fixtures Chatham, Virginia Phone 3821 ' ■ ' ! Outfitters For Men and Boys Schoeneman Suits-Freeman Shoes Arrow Shirts-Ball Band Basketball Shoes-Cresco Jackets-Ray Brook Sweaters-Anvil Work Clothes Where Style Hits Chatham First Chatham, Virginia Homeward bound Class night of 1955 What ' s for dinner? Cheerleaders Charlene Shelhorse, Ronnie Bennett, Sharon Mayhew, Annie Lee Adkins, Robert David Berger, Virginia Gay Bailey. Most of our most thrilling shows take place each year on the basketball court or baseball field. How many hearts throb faster at the swish of a basketball through the net, the crack of the bat as the ball clears the fence, and the roar of the crowd during the last few minutes of a tight game! Hours spent in practice, tense pre-game jitters can be rewarded only by the assurance of a good game, marked by sportsmanship, supreme effort, and pos- sibly victory. As the most important sidelight of daily activities, sports attract many participants and many more spectators. School honor and teamwork, far more than individual achievement, are at stake. Not by the number of its victories and defeats may a team best be judged, but by the spirit of the coaches, team, and the student body as a whole. 51 GIRLS ' BASKETBALL First row: LucyBlair, Becky Anderson, Anne Roe Berger, Betty Jo Berger, Barbara Rorer, Jo Ann Jefferson, Dee AnnaCundiff, Captain; Miss Ruddle, Coach; Second row: Nell Gibson, Manager; Ann Haskins, Barbara Gross, Gloria Shelton, Jeannette West, Peggy Morton, Alice Faye Bennett, Kaye Eades. With high hopes and higher spirits the Climax girls turned out for practice on November 1. At first there seemed to be little basis for optimism. However, with each day of practice, improvement became clearly marked. Also several freshmen showed great promise, as did a senior who came out for the team for the first time. With practice almost every afternoon it was soon evident that the team was stronger than one would have thought. On December 2 the first game was played, and the girls proved they were out to win bydefeating Whitmell. Until Christmas they had a fine time, winning every game. Then, seemingly, the old after- vacation jinx got going again. The girls were in there fighting but, somehow, things just didn ' t seem to click. Luckily they got started again and, by the end of the season, found they had won nine games out of sixteen and were third in the county. About the only real excuses they have for their losses are the small court on which they practiceand the fact that most other teams have tall players, while those Climax girls are short, but fast! All in all, the season was better than usual. The high-scoring forward on the Climax team. Dee Anna Cundiff, was third high-scorer in the county with a total of 523 points for the season. All good Climax fans are hoping this plucky squad will make an even more impressive showing next year. SCORES Climax 39 Whitmell 36, Climax 36 Gretna 29 ! Climax 41 Alumni 23 Climax 52 Brosville 36 ! Climax 39 Whitmell 49 I Climax 15 Callands 62 Climax 33 Renan 55 1 Climax 71 Spring Garden 81 I Climax 49 Chatham 48 Climax 58 Brosville 52 Climax 47 Callands 66 Climax 61 Renan 41 Climax 54 Spring Garden 66 Climax 50 Chatham 37 Climax 55 Gretna 54 Climax 42 Callands 6 ' Climax 39 Altavista 42 52 BARBARA RGRER BECKY ANDERSON NETTE WEST JO ANN JEF GLORIA SHELTON DEE ANNA BETTY JC BERGER BOYS’ BASKETBALL First row: L. C. Reynolds, Manager; Venton Watson, Wayne Bryant, Donald Williams, Mr. Littlejohn, Coach; Second row: Gordon Ray Blair, Scorekeeper; Marvin Oakes, Earle Owen, Leland Mahan, Horace Towler, Bobby Woodson, Dwayne Tompkins, Scorekeeper. Not pictured: Eugene West, Phi I ip Riddle . After a very discouraging season last year, the Climax boys have made a remarkable record for themselves during 1955-56. They got off to a slow start before Christmas except for the alumni game which seemed to set them off . After the hoi idays they real I y played bal I and, by the last of February, were tied for second place in the county. These boys had to overcome several obstacles in their efforts to come out on top. There was only one senior on the first team and not one playercould be called tall. As aresult of theirlack of height, they were forced to rely on fast breaks to rack up the points. Real- izing this, they began working out plays at the beginning of the season and, by the end, had become expert at the fake and drive. The illness of several of the first -string was an additional handicap during some of the most important games. The real game of the year was with Chatham, first-place team in the county, on the opening night of the tournament. The coach had worked out a new play, those boys had it down pat, and Chatham was completely buffaloed. Atthefirst quarter the score was Climax 16, Chatham 5! The fans were thrilled to deathand certainof victory until right in the beginning of the third quarter Eugene West, center, fouled out. The boys didn ' t give up and continued giving Chatham a rough time, but it just wasn ' t enough. This team should be highly commended, not for their victories alone, but also for their good sportsmanship, their excellent teamwork, and their fight whatever the odds might be. SCORES Climax 33 Whitmell 45 M Climax 44 Gretna 46 Climax 51 Alumni 30 || Climax 23 Brosville 46 | Climax 44 Whitmell 64 I Climax 64 Callands 54 i| Climax 56 Renan 42 • Climax 51 Spring Garden 49 Climax 43 Chatham 54 5| Climax 49 Brosville 68 : Climax 58 Callands 67 ] Climax 67 Renan 41 t Climax 61 Spring Garden 66 ■ Climax 48 Chatham 83 Climax 49 Gretna 63 Climax 41 Chatham 55; Climax 62 Altavista 71 54 1 EUGENE WEST HORACE TCWLER LELAND MAHAN DONALD WILLIAMS BRYANT MARVIN OAKES EARLE OWEN BASEBALL First Row: Wallace Shelhorse, Outfield; Horace Towler, Outfield; H. T. Yeatts, Catcher; Gene Wayne Bailey, Manager; Alton Deboe, Outfield; Marvin Oakes, Pitcher-First Base; Donald Williams, Second Base. Second Row: Mr. Littlejohn, Coach; Carl Thornton, Pitcher-First Base; Phillip Riddle, Outfield; Averette Osborne, Outfield; Leland Mahan, Shorlstop; Herbert Linthicum, Third Base; Eugene West, Manager; Edgar Lee Shelton, Scorekeeper. JUNIOR VARSITY 56 First Row: Douglas Craddock, Thomas Jefferson, Charles Adkins, Jimmy Kendrick, Thomas Jefferson, Second Row: Jesse Hodges, Dwight Towler, Wilson Cwen, Jr; Davie Lee Moore, Kenneth Osborne, J . R. Pearson. JkXL?j . J -( V UL - ZS C - JL y-V •• •2 v ( “ 7 T | bv f ACTIVITIES SPORTS SSSSfy mm