Cradock High School - Admiral Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 162 of the 1953 volume:

Where lies to which the sRlp’i he land oofl|o ? jaajsja.ll hec V w , ] p rthurCloulh NT orewor Our good ship Cradock is being scrapped and a new completely modern ship will replace it next December. The new ship will have many more crew members than before; the oldest of her present crew, however, will retire before the ship is launched on her first voyage. We have buffeted many storms with our old ship and now we must find places in other ports to suit our new needs. The name of good ship Crad ock will stand for future positions as a lighthouse on a stormy sea. We shall long remember with gratitude the various Skippers who guided our ship and crew. We shall thrill again to the memories of hard fought battles which brought glory to the Admirals. Our shore leave was colored by events which we have listed for others to remember in our “Log.” The experience provided by our participation in the many club activities will chart our future course. To you, good ship” we give a farewell salute! and to you the Cradock High of future years we wish a successful, winning voyage. er w ho preserve in pictures MISS MARGARETTE S. MILLER CRADOCK HIGH SCHOOL PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY 601 COURT STREET PORTSMOUTH, V 73704 2 I ■ wl i •Saili £ dmoo ourde - clear 3 Our hip $ j- ennantd SKIPPERS — Our teachers keep our goals in sight as they guide our good ship Cradock High School. CREW — Our student body mans our good ship with a mixture of never-to-be- forgotten studying and pleasure. BATTLES — For the honor of our good ship our teams fought the battles to add to the ship s treasure. NAVIGATORS — Our clubs plot the course with advantageous activities for our ship. LOG — In our log we find a wealth of happy memories from days aboard the good ship Cradock. DAVEY JONES’ LOCKER - Our ad- vertisers have a treasure trove for all Cradock mates. Batiks 5 Mr. J. J. Booker, Jr. Principal Mr. Booker is the Captain of our good ship Cradock.” With him at the helm of our ship we sail through the sea of trouble and out of the storms ol problems. The sincerity and kindness he uses to guide us makes our years at Cradock happy and memorable. Mr. Hogan is the first mate of our ship. He takes over when the Captain is gone and handles the situation with knowledge and experience. Mr. Hogan s smiling face and helping hand shall long he remembered by all of us. Mr. Hog an Assistant Principal Mr. Rose Guidance Director The navigator of our ship is Mr. Rose. He charts the course we shall follow 7 our fours years on the Cradock. Although .new at his job he has made this year a most successful one for us all. l ememler the Chriitmai s4diemhly. at CraJocli Muj L — 2 ), ecember Lr 1952 ? 13 Mrs. Betty Yarborough English Miss Cora Mae Fitzgerald English, Mr. John Damileo Dramatics, English Miss Ruth Credle English, Journalism Mr. Darrell Hudson English, History Mrs. W. M Davis English, M iss Phoebe Weaver Engl ish, Visiting Teacher 14 Miss Elizabeth West Social Studies, Latin Mi ss Evelyn Byrd Social Studies Mr. William Sindlinger Social Studies Mr. Larry Weld on Athletic Director, Football Coach, Civics Mrs. Elizabeth Bruce Latin, French Mr. Oral Ware Consumer Economics, Distributive Education Mr. Jack Veazie History, Government 15 Don t they look studious? Of course, we know better. If some one frame of mind there are manv books at his disposal. When you smell a wonderful scent drifting throughout the school, it is the product of such girls as these. 1 hey have learned to cook and serve delicious meals and feel they are making progress. Even our football players can take their turn at pushing the typewriter keys. This bright lad averages thirty words a minute, proving that there are brains and brawn. Keep it up. WJe Aet our Aau (a hicj li on education 16 Our dramatics classes in action are a sight to behold. Their efforts are rewarded by loud praise and applause which are spontaneously bestowed upon them. They do present some marvelous works of art, and work hard all year for the enjoyment of the students. T his object is a starfish that the students are examining, but don t bet on the answers that will be appearing on quizes of it. You see, freshmen get a bit rattled at times, and it might get mistaken for a bad case of erosion. Having trouble threading the machine? Well, the thread goes through the needle, not the bobbin. The girls have learned to make such useful things as skirts, blouses, and pajamas, and plan to start on dresses next year. They really do sew a fine seam. 1 hese would be artists can really go to town with a paint brush and some paper. The results often do not live up to the hopes of the anxious one painting the scene, but the offenders are happy. There is a technique to painting pictures. M iss Retlia Covingtor Home Economics Mr. Edward Habicht Industrial Arts Mr. Vernon Tyson Industrial Art s, Mechanical Drawing Mrs. Ann Tate Home Economics M rs. Patricia Metzler Commercial Business Mrs. Joyce Kramer General Business, Typing Mr. John Eaves Business Education 18 ' Mr. James Early General Science Mrs. June Doucette Algebra, Geometry Mrs. Edna Bartlett Algeb ra, General Mathematics Mrs. Phoebe Richardson Algebra, General Math 19 Oh, come on. II the gym teachers can touch their toes, you know that if you just stretch extra hard, you can do it, Joo. Try it again. Parlez-vous Francaise? Sure, hut buy a green one. Wonder if any of jhese patriots will ever see the shores of France? Among the problems that government presents is the after-effects of writer ' s cramp from taking notes, and the frequent tests — but we do learn the fundamentals. When these hoys are married, they will he some handy-men about the house. They can even hammer nails. Will it explode? Tl lere is no telling, lor Cradock s mad sci- entists are at work. There are no casualties so far. If the farmer has three sons, five cows, three chickens, and an old car, how old is his wife? I I (UIIII Miss Gloria Pearson Art Mr. Franklin Kingdom Music Mr. Leslie Bell Dri ver Training Mrs. Marjorie W caver Libr arian Mrs. Mildred Hoggard Nurse Mr. Will iam Linzey Band Director FACULTY Mr. Bob Eisiminger Physical Education, 7 rack Basketball, Mr. Jack Thomas Physical Education Director, Baseball Coach 1 1 23 w 1 ficse arc tlio girls who intend to work in offices and speed the world s business for a living. Very profitable career for a girl with ambition and fortitude. Tbe name mechanical drawing is a little misleading, as tbe boys do it all by themselves, with no help from a machine. Their slide rules and pencils help. Well, Monday is here again, and all of the boys and girls are anxious to dance, if you can drag them out of the corners. The subject goes below the object and the verb above the modifier. This is the best possible way to get tangled up in an English class. jQ MTS. C ' ' i ' j )Q ] JmWJm fPjif? r kc D }f v « ' ' Sb m t JmL l . J X3gm I I i T j i£ t n li miHUm U l . lir . ii J J AUhU Hi .M ntu i nn CLASS OFFICERS — Seated : Nelda Garrett, sec- retary; Sue Peters, treasurer. Standing: Gary Kee- secker. President; Maurice Griffin, Vice-President. Class Motto — Before us lies the timber — let us build Class Colors — ■ Old Rose and and Silver Class Flower — Rose MISS EVELYN BYRD Sponsor SENIOR REPRESENTATIVES -Seated: Nancy Owens, room 25 ; Barbara Edmondson, room 22 ; Jeanette Griffin, room 24 ; Wallace Coggins, room 10 . 26 Donald Ray Ayscue Don 240 Barclay Ave. Photography Club, 2 yrs. ; D. E. Club, 1 yr. Robert W. Aydlette, Jr. “Bobby 31 Virginia Rd. Photography Club, I yr.; Cap- tains Hi-Y, I yr. ; Chaplain, 1 yr. ; Jr.-Sr. Dramatics Club, I yr. ; Associate Editor of Annual, 1 yr. ; Varsity Football, 2 yrs.; J.V. Basketball, 1 yr. ; Varsity Basketball, 1 yr. Sandra Counselor Andrews Sandy 4 1 Decatur St. F. H. A., I yr. , Vice-President, 1 yr. ; Literary Club, 1 yr. Nellie Joyce Alviar Nellie 520 Carol Dr. F. H. A., 1 yr. ; Art Club, 1 yr. ; F. B. L. A., 1 yr. ; Beta Club, 3 yrs. , Secretary 1 yr. SENIORS OE 1953 June Bayne “June _ 10 George Washington Hwy. Art Club, 2 yrs.; Band, 3 yrs. Clifton Leonard Barnes Clifton 506 Quantico St. Library Club, 1 yr. ; Art Club, 1 yr. Dolman Franklin Baldwin Bobby 526 Norman St. Baseball, 1 yr. ; Football, 2 yrs. Jr.-Sr. Dramatics Club, 2 yrs. Joan Thomas Bailey “Joan 218 Franklin Ave. F. TL A. Club, 2 yrs. ; Treasurer, I yr. ; Jr.-Sr. Dramatics Club, 1 yr. 27 Garnett Thomas Bennett Garnett 106 Jacqulyn Drive J.V. Football, 2 yrs. ; Track, 2 yrs. ; Captains Hi-Y, 1 yr. ; Admirals Hi-Y, ' 1 yr. ; Dramatics Club, 2 yrs. ; Basketball Mgr., 1 yr. Jacqueline Rae Bogan jacquie 267 Victory Blvd. Beta Tri-Ti-Y. 1 yr.; F. B. L. A., 1 yr. ; Beta Club, 1 yr. ; Modern Dance Club, 1 yr. ; Hockey Team, 1 yr. ; Shipmate Staff, 2 yrs.. Feature Editor. 1 yr.. Make-up Editor, 1 yr. ; Annual Staff, Editor, 1 yr. George Richard Caffee Dick 1 I 7 Baldwin Avenue Photography Club, 2 yrs., Vice- President, 1 yr. ; Monogram Club, 5 yrs.; Band, 5 yrs. Audrey Faye Brown Audrey 210 Castlewood Rd. Hockey Team, 1 yr. ; Kappa Tri-Hi-Y, 2 yrs.; F. H. A., 1 yr. GMDUHIIIC CUSS Richard Allen Blosser Dickie 14 Briardale Place Varsity Football, 4 yrs.; Band, 5 yrs.; Tennis Team, 1 yr. ; Baseball, 2 yrs.; Dramatics Club, 2 yrs.; Sgt.-at-arms, 1 yr. Grace Norma Brescia Norma 1019 George Washington Hwy. Dramatics Club. 1 yr. ; Photog- raphy Club. I yr. ; Literary Club, 2 yrs., President, 1 yr., Secretary - Treasurer, 1 yr. ; Hockey Team, 1 yr. Aubrey Ray Cahoon Aubrey 112 Old St. Science Club. 5 yrs., President, 2 yrs. ; Library Club, 1 yr. Wilma Lake Brown Wilma” 18 Fiske St. F. H. A., 1 yr.: Gamma Tri- Hi-Y, 2 yrs.; D. E. Club, 1 yr. 28 ■ Jack Bartley Carlton Jack 1 I Independence St. Football, 2 yrs.: Admirals 1 1 i- Y, 2 yrs., Treasurer 1 yr. Phillip Francis Anthony Cannella, Jr. Phil 232 Old St. Band, 5 yrs.; J.V. Football, 2 yrs.; Varsity Football, 2 yrs., Captain, I yr. ; Wrestling, 2 yrs.. Captain, I yr. : Varsity Baseball, 2 yrs., Mgr., I yr. ; Track, 1 yr. ; Admiral’s Hi-Y, 2 yrs.; Mono- gram Club, 2 yrs. Georgia Rose Bullard Georgia 200 Frankl in Ave. Theta Tri-Hi-Y, 1 yr.: Beta 1 ri-Hi-Y, 3 yrs., Vice-President, 1 yr., Chaplain, t yr. ; Annual Staff Adv. Mgr., 1 yr. ; Ship- mate Staff Assist. Bus. Mgr., 1 yr. Shirley Anne Burton Shirley 20 Channing Ave. Dramatics Club, 3 yrs.; Beta f ri-Hi-Y, I yr: Annual Stalf Adv. Mgr., I yr. 01 JOIt 1053 Audrey Mae Caboon “Liz 112 Old St. Library Club, 2 yrs., Treasurer, 2 yrs. Wallace Johnson Coggins “Wallace 535 Belmont Ave. Beta Club, 5 yrs., Vice-Presi- dent, 1 yr. ; Bible Club, 4 yrs.. President, 1 yr., Vice-President, 1 yr. ; D. E. Club, 1 yr., Vice- President, I yr. ; Treasurer Jr. Class. Ronald Keith Cline “Buddy 540 Belmont Ave. Bible Club, 1 yr. : Shop Club, 2 yrs.; Admirals Hi-Y, 1 yr. Patricia Ann Byrd “ Pal I 34 McLean St. Gamma Tri-Hi-Y, I yr. ; Bible Club, 1 yr. ; Art Club, 2 yrs., Corresponding Secretary, I yr. 29 I Robert Cowart “Bob ' ' 25 Fiske St. Dramatics Club, 3 yrs. ; Annual Staff Art Editor; Band, 4 yrs. Geraldine Frances Carpenter “Jerry ' 95 Aylwin Rd. Dramatics Club, 3 yrs. Will iam Earl Davis Billy 25 Woodland St. Science Club, t yr.; Art Club, 1 yr. ; D. E. Club, 1 yr. Anne McKinne Coffman Hotrod 209 Park Manor Rd. J.V. Cheerleader, 3 yrs.. Head Cheerleader, 2 yrs., Varsity Cheerleader, 1 yr. ; Annual Staff Circulation Manager; Shipmate Staff. 2 yrs., Headline Editor, 1 yr.. Feature Editor, 1 yr. ; Beta Tri-Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Treasurer. 1 yr. ; Gamma Tri-Hi-Y, 1 yr. ; Dramatics Club, 2 yrs. CUDUAIIIC CUSS Joe Lee Cox Joedeblonde 217 McLean St. Bible Club, 1 yr. ; Band, 4 yrs.; Baseball, 1 yr. Eugene Davis Gene 443 Barclay Ave. Band, 4 yrs.; Model Airplane, 1 yr. Laura Letitia Coleman Lolly 45 Bainbridge Ave. Jr.-Sr. Dramatics Club. I yr. ; Gamma 1 ri-Hi-Y, 1 yr. ; f . B. L. A., 1 yr: Beta Club, 5 yrs. 30 Harry Dillard Harry 507 Quanlico St. Varsity Footba II. 1 yr.; Art Club, 1 yr. ; Library Club, 1 yr. George Edgar Derby, Jr. Edgar 56 Bainbridge Ave. Admirals Hi-Y, 1 yr. ; Captains Hi-Y, 1 yr. ; Glee Club, 1 yr. ; Dramatics Club, 1 yr. Alice Faye Cooper Alice ” 59 Woodland St. Dramatics Club, 2 yrs., Vice- President, 1 yr. ; Beta Club, 2 yrs., Vice-President, 1 yr. ; Gamma 1 ri-Hi-Y, 2 yrs., Presi- dent, 1 yr. ; Jr. Class Secretary, 1 yr. ; President Club, I yr. ; S. C. A. Secretary, I yr. Dolores Elizabeth Crouch Dolores 122 Channing Ave. Hockey Team, 1 yr. ; Kappa Tri-Hi-Y, 5 yrs., Vice-President, I yr. OF JUNE 1953 Carolyn Duncan Carol I 10 McLean St. Jr.-Sr. Dramatics Club, 1 yr. George Franklin Dupree Dupe 4814 Old Suffolk Blvd. Varsity Baseball, I yr. ; Shop Club, 2 yrs. Richard Terrell Dorn Dickie 965 A George Washington Hwy. Captains Hi-Y, 1 yr. : Fresh. - Soph. Dramatics Club, 1 yr. ; Jr.-Sr. Dramatics Club, 2 yrs.; Varsity Football, 5 yrs.; Vars- ity Baseball, 4 yrs.; J.V. Bas- ketball, I yr. Peggy Jean Deal Peggy ' ' 2520 Des Moines Ave. Modern Dance Club, I yr. ; D. E. Club, I yr. ; Fresh. Class, Treasurer, I yr. 31 k WJfs GRADUATING CLASS Dora Mae Eanes Dora 528 Norman St. Fresh. -Soph. Dramatics Club, 1 yr. ; F. H. A. Club, 3 yrs.; D. E. Cl ub. Parliamentarian. Hubert Marvin Edwards Marvin 316 Belmont Ave. Science Club, I yr. ; Admiral s Hi-Y, 1 yr. ; D. E. Club’s Editor and Promotion Manager, 1 yr. Barbara Jean Edmondson Barbara 134 Old St. Jr.-Sr. Dramatics Club, 1 yr. ; F. B. L. A. Club, 1 yr. Lester Francis Edwards Les 316 Belmont Ave. Art Club, 3 yrs.; Hi-Y, 1 yr. Roy Arlin Elliott Roy 224 Garrett St. Science Club. 2 yrs.; Library Club, 1 yr. ; F. B. L. A.,1 yr. Joyce Evans Joyce” 527 Dorset Ave. Bible Club, 3 yrs.; Library Club, 1 yr. ; D. E. Club. Donald Wilbur Estes Donald 211 Charles Ave. Admirals Hi-Y. Patti Marlene Fowler Patty 1 5 Frailey Place Freshman Dramatics Club, I yr.. Secretary, 1 yr. ; Gamma Tri-Hi. Y, 1 yr.. Chaplain, 1 yr. ; Glee Club, 1 yr. ; Beta Club, I yr. ; Band, 5 yrs., Sec- retary, 1 yr. 32 William Thomas Fisher ‘•FisW I I 1 Decatur St. Football. 2 yrs.; Track, 2 yrs.; Basketball, 1 yr. ; Monogram Club, 4 yrs.: Captains Hi-Y, 1 yr. : Library Club, 2 yrs.. President, 1 yr. ; Art Club, .2 yrs.; Shipmate Staff, 1 yr. Barbara Gabbard Barbara 230 Cavalier Blvd. D. E. Club, 1 yr., Secretary, I yr. : Library Club, 2 yrs., Presi- dent. I yr. ; F. H. A., 1 yr.: Kappa 1 ri-Hi-Y, I yr. Jack McClure Franklin Jack R. F. D. 2, Box 2 82 -A l D. E. Club, 1 yr. Nelda Louise Garrett ' Neldie 39 Aylwin Rd. Beta Club, 3 yrs.. President, 1 yr. ; Art Club, 1 yr. ; Gamma Tri-Hi-Y, 1 yr.; Jr. -Sr. Dramat- ics Club. 2 yrs. ; Secretary Senior Class. 0! JUNE 1953 Maurice Griffin Griffin 14 Rodgers Place Captains Hi-Y, 1 yr. ; Varsity Football, 3 yrs.; Admirals Hi- Y. 1 yr.; Vice-President, Senior Class. Bertie Janette Griffin Janette 625 Elliot Ave. Dramatics Club, 4 yrs., Vice- President, I yr., Secretary, 2 yrs. ; Monogram Club, 1 yr. Raymond O. Gore Gore 20 Gee St. Admirals Hi-Y, 2 yrs.; Track, Mgr., 1 yr. ■ ' t I 33 Billy Eugene Hopson Billy 533 Norman St. Varsity Football, 1 yr. ; Boxing Club, 2 yrs.; Shop Club, 1 yr., Treasurer, 1 yr. Rose Ann Harris Rose Ann 148 Old St. D. E. Club, 1 yr. ; Bible Club, 1 yr. Thomas Edward Johnson Moose 1 12 Gillis Rd. Dramatics Club, 2 yrs.; Cap- tains Hi-Y, 1 yr. ; Band, 3 yrs. Ruth Hazelton “Ruth’ ' 604 Maupin Ave. Sigma Tri-Hi-Y, 1 yr. tlillATIIt CUSS Kent Titus Hudgins Hudge 275 Langley Blvd. J.V. Football, 1 yr. : Art Club, 1 yr. ; Science Club, I yr.; Admirals Hi-Y, 2 yrs.; Mono- gram Club, 1 yr. ; Presidents Club, 1 yr. Bobby Ray Jones ]onesie Babe 209 Cavalier Blvd. Bible Club, 1 yr. ; Captains Hi-Y. 1 yr.; F. B. L. A., 1 yr.; Reporter, I yr. ; Admirals Hi-Y, 1 yr. Janet Carol Hcflinger Jan 434 McJ ean St. Dramatics Club, 4 yrs. Essie Bernadine Hawkins Bernadine 532 Gygax Ave. Art Club, 1 yr. : D. E. Club, 2 yrs. 34 Chari es Marvin Kali Ier “Charlie 47 Gillis Rd. J.V. Football, I yr. ; Varsity Football, 2 yrs.; J.V. Basketball, 2 yrs.; Captains Hi-Y, 2 yrs., Vice-President, I yr. ; Art Club, 1 yr. : Monogram Club, 2 yrs. ; Dramatics Club, 1 yr. James Harvey Jones “ ' Harvey 255 Old St. Baseball, 3 yrs.; Basketball. 2 yrs.; Monogram Club, 1 yr. ; Art Club, 1 yr. Marjorie Hollowell Margie 99 Cushing St. Art Cl b, I yr. ; D. E. Club, 1 yr. Virginia Lee Hopkins Jenny 4 Elliott St. Hockey Team, 2 yrs.; Gamma 1 ri-Hi-Y, 3 yrs., Secretary, 1 yr. OF JUNE 1953 Gary Richard Keesecker G. R.” 10 Quackenbush PI. J.V. Football, 1 yr. ; Varsity Football, 2 yrs.; J.V. Basketball, I yr. ; Hi-Y President, 1 yr. : Soph. Class Vice-President; Stu- dent Council, 2 yr.; President Beta Club, 1 yr. ; Vice-President Junior Class; President of Sen- ior Class; Beta Club Treasurer, t yr. ; Literary Club, 3 yrs. Louella Jane Keaveny Lou 440 DeKalb Ave. Bible Club, 2 yrs.; Tumbling Club, 1 yr. Eugene David Keegan Gene 16 Emmons PI. Varsity Football, 2 yrs.: J.V. Football, 1 yr. ; Basketball, 1 yr. ; Dramatics Club, 4 yrs., Vice-President. I yr. Mary Evelyn Huff Red 35 Alabama Ave. Art Club, 1 yr. ; Sigma Tri- Hi-Y, 1 yr.: Dramatics Club, 1 yr. j i t t ( I ( 35 Howard Augustus Kirk, ,Jr. Howard 88 Cushing St. Science Club, 2 yrs., President, 1 yr. : Admirals Hi-Y, 2 yrs., Chaplain, 2 yrs.; Football. J.V., 1 yr.. Varsity, 2 yr.. Track, 4 yrs. Betty Lou Kellam Betty Lou 39 DeKalb Ave. Dramatics Club, 1 yr. ; F. H. A., 5 yrs.; D. E. Club, 1 yr. Carson Delaney Lamm Carson 502 Freedom Ave. Industrial Arts Club, 1 yr. Esther Lorraine Koon Koone 100 Barclay Ave. Fresh. -Soph. Dramatics Club, 1. yr.. Treasurer, 1 yr. ; Beta Club, 2 yrs.; Music Club, 1 yr. ; Beta Tri-Hi-Y, 2 yrs.; J.V. Cheerleader, 2 yrs.; Monogram Club, 1 yr. GRADHAIIHG cuss Grady E. Ladd Grady 506 Elliott Ave. Sliop Club, 2 yrs. Charles Gleason Lawson “ Charlie 519 Belmont Ave. J.V. Football, 2 yrs.; J.V. Bas- ketball, 1 yr.; Sp anish Club, 1 yr. Bi I lye Gone Lilly B ill 15 Vail Place Beta Tri-Hi-Y, 2 yrs.: Presi- dents Club, I yr. : D. E. Club, 1 yr. Catherine Odessel Kilpatrick Catherine 521 Bel mont Ave. Bible Club, 2 yrs.; Library Club. 2 yrs. 36 Ronald Winfred McLendon Wimpy 583 Langley Blvd. Football, 2 yrs.; Art Club, 2 yrs.: Captains Hi-Y, I yr. ; Admirals Hi-Y, I yr. Jo Ann Love ■■Jo- 44 Prospect Pkwy. Monogram Club, 2 yrs. : Presi- dents Club, 1 yr. ; Fresh. - Sopb. Dramatics Club, 2 yrs.. President, 1 yr. ; Jr.-Sr. Dra- matics Club, 1 yr., Vice-Presi- dent, 1 yr. ; Gamma Tri-Hi-Y, 1 yr. : Shipmate Staff, 2 yrs., Ass. Ed., I yr., Editor-in-chief, 1 yr. Cecelia Ellen Lowe Eddie 243 Dorset Ave. Bible Club, 1 yr. : Jr.-Sr. Dra- matics Club, I yr. : Sigma Tri- Hi-Y, 1 yr. George Frederick Morgan George 42 Channing Ave. D. E. Club, 1 yr. Charlotte Amelia McDannald Charlotte 976 B Suburban Pkwy. Fresh. -Soph. Dramatics Club, 1 yr. ; F. B. L. A.. 1 yr. : Gamma Tri-Hi-Y. 2 yrs., Chaplain, 1 yr Richard Perry Meeker Perry 25 Elliot St. D. E. Club, 1 yr. ; Admirals Hi-Y, 2 yrs.. Treasurer, I yr. Carrol Levena Megginson Kitten 901 D Suburban Pkwy. Photography Club. I yr. Art Club, 2 yrs., Vice-President, 1 yr. ( 37 James Colin Mounie Jimmie 6 Alden Ave. Dra matics Club, 4 yrs., Presi- dent, I yr. ; President Soph, and Ir. Classes; Track, 1 yr.; SCA, 5 yrs., Vice-President, 1 yr.. President, 1 yr. ; Presidents Cluh, 2 yrs., President, I yr. ; Monogram Club, 1 yr. Alice Marion Moore “Bo” 264 Suburban Pkwy. F. H. A., 2 yrs.; Art Club, 1 yr. ; Jr. -Sr. Dramatics Club, I yr. 1 ommy Edwin Myers Tommy 424 Elliot Ave. D. E. Club, 1 yr. ; Band, 5 yrs.; Model Airplane Club, I yr. ; Wrestling, 1 yr. ; Admirals Hi-Y. 1 yr.; Annual Photog- rapher, 1 yr. ; Photography Club, 1 yr.. President, 1 yr. Jewell Ann Murphy Jam 206 McLean St. Fresh. -Soph. Dramatics Club, I yr. ; F. H. A., 1 yr. ; Bela Tri-Hi-Y, 2 yrs.; Hockey Team, 1 yr. Robert Carol Parker Robert 106 Franklin Ave. Art Club, 3 yrs. William Kenneth Parsons 6 George Washington Hwy. Ken Track, 3 yrs.. Mgr., 1 yr. ; Foot- ball, Mgr., 1 yr. ; Hi-Y, 2 yrs. ; Art Club, 1 yr. ; Dramatics Club, 1 yr.; Monogram Club, 2 yrs.; Annual Staff, Sports Editor, 1 yr. ; Shipmate Sports Ed., 1 yr. Dorothy Ann Nelson “Dot 22 Rex Ave. Gamma Tri-Hi-Y, 2 yrs.; Ship- mate Circulation Mgr., 1 yr. ; Annual Circulation Mgr., 1 yr. Susan Nelson 966 Suburban Pkwy. Dramatics Club CRADIAII li; 38 Clifton Lee Redditt Clifton 517 Langley Blvd. D. E. Club, 1 yr. ; Art Club, 5 yrs.; Baseball, 4 yrs.; Mono- gram Club, 2 yrs.; Captains Hi-Y. I yr. Gerald Eugene Priest Gerald 302 McLean St. Band, 3 yrs.; Photography Club, 1 yr. ; Model Airplane Club, 1 yr. Bobbie Ruth Newton Babe Ruth 430 Dorset Ave. D. E. Club, 1 yr. Nancy Stewart Owens Nan 04 Nicholson St. Dramatics Club, 3 yrs.. Treas- urer. I yr. ; Beta Tri-Hi-Y, I yr. ; J.V. Cheerleader, 1 yr.; Varsity Cheerleader, 2 yrs.; Head Cheerleader, I yr. ; Hock- ey Team, 2 yrs. 01 JUNE 1953 Robert Eugene Root Bobby 8 Helm St. Photography Club, President, 1 yr. ; Science Club, 2 yrs. Jane Louise Roe Little Roe 144 Treakle St. J.V. Cheerleader, 3 yrs., Head Cheerleader, 2 yrs.; Beta I ri- Hi-Y. 1 yr.; Secretary of Fresh- man Class; Reporter for Ship- mate, 1 yr., Business Manager, 1 yr. ; Annual Staff, Business Manager, 1 yr. lames Edward Reneau Jimmy 431 Norman St. Art Club, 2 yrs.; Band, 3 yrs.; Varsity Football, 4 yrs., Co- Captain, 1 yr. ; Baseball, 2 yrs.; Track, 1 yr.; J.V. Basketball, 1 yr. Eva Sue Peters Sue 301 Greenwood Dr. Senior Class Treasurer, 1 yr. ; Gamma Fri- Hi-Y , T rcasurcr, I yr.; Honor Council, Secretary. 1 yr. ; Dramatics Club, 2 yrs. I I I I I 39 Murray Legh Shackelford Murray 70-1 Summers PI. D. E. Club. President, I yr. : Admiral Hi-Y, Secretary, 1 yr. ; Annual Staff, Sports Editor, 1 yr. Mil drcd Virginia Sclimit “Mildred 36 Gillis Rd. D. E. Club, 1 reasurer, 1 yr. Library Club, 3 yrs. Joseph N. Smith, Jr. joe 29 Cushing St. J.V. Football, 1 yr. ; Wrestling, 2 yrs.; Captains Hi-Y, 2 yrs.; Monogram Club, 1 yr. ; Varsity A Club, 1 yr. Bettie Lee Smith Liz 6 Langley Ave. Beta Tri-Hi-Y, 3 yrs.. President, 1 yr. ; Music Club, 1 yr. ; Presi- dents Club 1 yr. GRADUATING CLASS Millard Rudolpli Simpson Rudy 105 Old St. Art Club, 5 yrs., Sgt.-at-A rms, 1 yr. ; Admirals Hi-Y, 1 yr. Robert Lee Spear, Jr. Bobby 61 Ayl win Rd. Track, 4 yrs.; J.V. Football, 1 yr. ; Varsity Football, I yr. ; Captains Hi-Y, 2 yrs.; Music Club, 1 yr. ; Admirals Hi-Y, 1 yr. Marlene Joan Specglc Marlene 207 Castlewood Rd. Art Club, 2 yrs., President, I yr. ; Hockey Team, 1 yr. ; Pho- tog raphy Club, 2 yrs., Secre- tary, 1 yr. 40 Vestal Carol Stewart Vestal 122 Magazine Rd. Dramatics Club, 1 yr. ; Science Club, 5 yrs.; Wrestling, 1 yr. Floyd Williford Wilt 527 Cavalier Blvd. Shop Club, 1 yr. Ffelcn Ann Stout Helen 101 Charming Ave. Art Club, 2 yrs.; Beta Tri-Hi- Y, 1 yr. : Kappa 1 ri-Hi-Y, 1 yr. ; D. E. Club, I yr. Joyce Ann Waddell Joyce 508 Langley Blvd. Dramatics Club, 1 yr. ; Beta 1 ri-Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Sgt.-at-A mis, 1 yr. ; Annual Staff, Club Edi- tor, F. B. L. A., 1 yr., Re- porter, 1 yr. Bobby Jack Taylor Bobby 705 DeKalb Ave. Daphne Tanner “Daffy- 205 Langley Blvd. F. H. A., 1 yr., Secretary, 1 yr. ; Fresh. -Soph. Dramatic Club, 1 yr. ; Beta Club, 3 yrs. Ronald Wayne Vance Ronnie 5 Chatham Rd. Club Editor of Annual. 1 yr. ; Admirals Hi-Y, 2 yrs., Vice- President, 1 yr. : Secretary of Sophomore Class; Captains Hi- ' t , 1 yr.. Secretary, I yr.; Treas- uer of Beta Club, I yr. Carolyn Joy Varner Lynn 25 North Fairview Circle Beja J ri-Hi-Y, 2 yrs.. Historian, I yr. ; Sextet, 2 yrs.; Music Club, 1 yr. ; Beta Club, I yr. James Houston Woods Little-Woody 412 East Elliott Ave. Soph. Class Treasurer, Dra- matics Club, I yr. ; Admirals Hi-Y, President, 2 yrs. Barbara Jean Williams Barbara 233 Old St. Gamma Tri-Hi-Y, 2 yrs., Vice- President, 1 yr. ; Hockey lean), 2 yrs.; Art Club, t yr. Woodson Will iam Wright Woody t I Emmons Pi. Art Club, 2 yrs., Treasurer, I yr. ; Science Club, I yr. ; Cap- tains Hi-Y, 1 yr. ; Track, 2 yrs. Geraldine Williams Jerry 328 Cavalier Blvd. D. E. Club, 1 yr. ; Beta 1 ri- Hi-Y, 1 yr. ; Bible Club, 2 Yrs., Vice-1 rcasurer, 1 yr. Janet Ethel Winston Box 204, Route 1 Janet Band, 5 yrs.; F. H. A., 2 yrs., I rcasurer, 1 yr. ; Bible Club, 1 yr. ; Music Club, 1 yr. Arlie Frederick Zerkle Freddie 237 Langley Blvd. Admirals Hi-Y, 2 yrs.; Captains Hi-Y. 1 yr. Betty Lou Y oung Lu Lu Box 323A, Route 2 Kappa Tri-Hi-Y, 1 yr.; Beta Tri-Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Chaplain, 1 yr. ; Dramatics Club, 2 yrs.; J V. Cheerleader, 1 yr., Varsity Cheerleader, 2 yrs., Head Cheerl eader, I yr. ; Shipmate Staff, 2 yrs., Column Writer, 1 yr., Associate Editor, 1 yr. ; Annual Staff, 1 yr., Assistant Editor, 1 yr. Annette 1 emple Windley Anri 8 Burtis St. Beta Club, 3 yrs.; Glee Club, 1 yr. mill.Ulli; 42 Edward Honeycutt ' Eddie 89 Dalhgren Ave. Wrestling Team, 2 yrs.; J. V. Football, I yr. ; Track Team, 2 yrs.; Art Club, 4 yrs.; Band, 5 yrs. Wilbur Lucus Johnson •Red” 206 Dalewood Rd. Basketball Team, 3 yrs.; Base- ball Team, 4 yrs.; Monogram Club, 2 yrs. Nary Maynard Nary” 144 Old St. Tri-Hi-Y, I yr. ; Glee Club. 2 yrs.; Girls Chorus, 1 yr. ; F. T. A., 1 yr. Audrey Meadows Audrey 216 McFean St. F. H. A., 2 yrs.; Glee Club, 3 yrs.; Bible Club, 2 yrs.; 4-H Club, 1 yr.. Secretary, 1 yr.; Basketball Team, 1 yr. ; Volley- ball Team, 1 yr. Betty Jean Moore Betty 1 83 Garrett St. F. H. A., 3 yrs.; Fibrary Club, 1 yr. Donald Sumner Don 302 Norman St. Industrial Arts Club, 1 yr., Secretary, 1 yr. ; Vice-President of Homeroom. 1 yr. Frederick Daniel Kirk Dan 22 Rapidan Ave. CAMERA SHY SENIORS Gary can draw? Senior members of tlic Chorus as pose as pros. Why the scowl Holland and Wimpy? Smile June, if you, Sandra and Audrey like the food. Don t peck in — come in. TO CRADOC K We II remember yon for tbe little things — The lab explosions, tbe bell that rings; The last-clay worries of a show. The crowds that caused the STOP and GO!” At times, these grads much malice caused; But the bad will be forgotten— because The memories which we all shall treasure Will never know or match their measure. — Nelda Garrett CLASS SONG To the tune of “ WHISPERING ” From Cradock High today we re taking, Joy, love and friendship we were making. Memories dear we re not forsaking 1 hat we all found, with you all on this ground. And — Courage from you gave us the will, so We could face the future with our motto “The timber lies before us; let us build, so 1 hat you may be proud Cradock High. By Alice Faye C ooper and Jo Ann Love Class Song Jo Ann Love Alice Faye Cooper Class Poem Nelda Garrett Sandra Andrews LEGACY To Cradock High we leave a will Bequeathing precious dreams, 1 o all of those who stay behind And carry out our schemes. To undergrads we leave desire For knowledge of the arts, And all the fun of Senior year That gladdened all our hearts. To the new school we leave the joy Of all our victories — In drama, speeches, or debate Or athletic feats. To teachers go the confidence That their efforts weren t in vain; We re well prepared to face the world With knowledge we have gained. And for you now, our Cradock High, We’ll gladly set aside A quiet place within our hearts Where memories dear abide. Sandra Andrews NELLIE ALVIAR Valedictorian WALLACE COGGINS Salutatorian Sdonor •Students HONOR STUDENTS - F S. Burton, A. Meadows. J. A. Cooper, B. Edmondson. Priest, M. Edwards, G. rst Row : J. Bogan, C. Duncan, Bayne, N. Maynard, L. Koon. Second Row : A. Cahoon, G. •seeker, C. Lawson, B. Hopson, W. Coggins. Third Row : A. Windley, D. Tanner, Bullard, J. Love, N. Alvia Brown. Absent : B. Cowart, L. Coleman, C. McDannald, C. Varner, S. Andrews, G. -, P. Fo wler, N. Garrett, W. S. Peters, D. Nelson. C laM j4idtori Four hard-working years ago. a fun-loving group of scared Pirates known as Rats to their Seniors entered the halls of Cradock. 1 hey were new to the school, but sharing the strangeness of new surroundings was their Principal, Mr. Booker. 1 he treasures they began meekly to search for were good grades, friendship, fun and popularity. 1 hey had hardly learned their way around when they found much hard work was ahead if they were to attain their greatest treasure, a diploma. Th is little group was one of the last to be- honored with Senior hazing at Supreme Court; but somehow they survived, and now, looking back, they can laugh and even say it was fun. Their Captain was chosen along with his mates, to lead the eager band. They were: Donald Hudson, President; Peggy Deal, Vice- President; Jane Roe, Secretary; and A nn Crutchfield, Treasurer. Soon after, the crew had to sadly give up their Captain so he could serve his country, and Jay Garrett, the crew s new choice, replaced him. The Fresh- man group was helpfully guided by their sponsors. Miss Neathery and Mr. Sindlinger. Now the real struggle began; hours of study, leading to the level of Sophomores for the deserving class. During their second year, they began to make a name for themselves among the other three Pirate bands in the school. They chal- lenged the new Freshman group to a basketball game for both the girls and the boys, but were defeated. The game, however, caused much interest and was a lot of fun. Later in the year a Freshman-Sophomore Prom was given for the group soon to be the class o f 53. That Sophomore year was a struggling one with studies, but they worked hard advancing another step toward their diplomas. The leaders were: Jimmie Mounie, President; Gary Keesecker, Vice-President; Ronald Vance, Sec- retary; and James Woods, Treasurer. Their sponsors were Miss West and Mr. Drewer. The Junior year was started with much enthusiasm by a much wiser group of students, and of course the highlight of the year was the J unior-Senior Prom. All the class pulled together to make it a huge success — and it was. The hardest work yet was in store for the studies, and every Junior wore a worried expression around exam-time. Another basket- ball game was played by the class, but they were again defeated (they weren t meant to win!!) The Captain leading the crew again this year was Jimmie Mounie, with Gary Kee- secker as hirst Mate, Alice Cooper as Secre- tary, and Wallace Coggins struggling with the money. Dear Miss West was again our Sponsor. Class rings were excitedly ordered at the end of the year, and the once-scared Freshmen began to realize that they were soon to lead their School and gain their treasure as mighty Seniors. When they reached their Senior year at last, they learned that Seniors do not possess all that confidence and knowledge that they imagined as Freshmen. Their now important group was led by Gary Keesecker, with Maurice Griffin as Vice-President; Nelda Gar- rett as Secretary; and Sue Peters as Treasurer. Miss Byrd was their Sponsor, and they could not have met their obligations and graduated without her help. The year consisted of studies and more studies, plus endless jobs for the Shipmate, the Annual and the many inci- dentals of graduation. As the end grew nearer, Valedictorian and Salutatorian were announced, Senior pictures were taken, class rings worn with pride, and Seniors began to look just a little sad. The Senior play was given with a lot of excitement, and the Junior- Senior Prom is a never-to-be-forgotten memory. I am sure a II the Seniors will agree that the last year was the best ever, and the last exams ending that long struggle for a diploma brought a sigh of relie f. The Senior Banquet, the Baccalaureate service and the coming grad- uation brought feelings of sadness to those who had spent four years working and playing at Cradock. At last a joyful, slightly sad crew of grad- uates (who hardly resembled the Freshmen of 1949), left the sea of Cradock with their treasure in their hands, their memories in their hearts, an d their class motto in their minds, Before us lies the timber, let us build. Patti Fowler, 47 MOST BASHFUL Katherine Kilpatrick Bobby Parker 1 l I ... , 1 t ■■■■■■■ I MOST TALENTED Annette Windley Bob Cowart ' ' H lt-LS •;?A . ' i BEST LOOKING Jacquie Bogan Kent Hudgins CUTEST Jane Roe Charlie Kahli MOST ATHLETIC Raye Simpson Howard Kirk junior Offi icerA Sponsors: Mrs. Yarborougli, Mr. Sind- linger. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS - President. Finnic Ritter; Vice- President. Melvin Olson; Secretary, Brucie Hodges, and Treasurer. Walter Pope. JUNIOR COMMITTEES — First Row. Nancy Meiggs, Betty Sue Gilbert, Buster Saddler, Agnes Engleinan, Jerome Rowe, Venice Norcum, Joyce Adams. Second Row. Brucie Hodges, Melvin Olson, Carolyn Hollowed. JUNIOR HOMEROOM PRESIDENTS . — Shirley Fisher, Betty Jo Taylor, Billy Lee, Venice Norcum. Imogcne Benficld. 54 It is indeed a pleasure to recapitulate and summarize the many and varied accomplish- ments of our 52 junior class. If the merit of an organization is the measure of the efforts and achievements of its constituents, then the quality of our class is revealed in unmistak- able terms. We have invaded many fields of endeavor and embarked on projects which have proved serviceable to the school. Among OUR JUNIOR CLASS such projects and perhaps the most important was the pi aiming and engineering prerequisite to a successful prom. Various prom committees were organized and turned in a commendable performance. Our class has advocated a slate of special projects which we believe will serve to supplement the traditional progressiveness of Cradock High School. Mrs. Yarborough s Room Left to Right, First Rou : A. Schwab, D. Olive, S. Beamon, L. Ott, G. Matthews, P. Sayre, L. Ritter, J. Martin, L. Phillips, V. Norcum, L. Reilcy, H. Mills, S. Roe. Second Row: Mrs. Yarborough, N. Meiggs, J. Penland, J. Rhodes, R. Oliver, M. Olsen, J. Myers. H. Saddler, D. Olive, M. J. Reneau, S. Wenners. Third Row: L. Maynard, S. Seay, J. Rogerson, B. Root, J. Rowe, W . Pope, G. Presson, M. Myers, L. Reed, B. Ryder. Mrs. Da is Room Left to Right, First Row: C. House, M. Hamm, J. Karsh, B. Hodges, B. Keel, B. Marshall, P. Neal, C. Holloway, J. Hodges, J. Kunkel, H. 1 aylor, L. Hutchen- son, J. Jordan. Second Row: Mrs. Davis, G. Hughes, E. Jernigan, W. Hull, B. Harmon. B. Lee, R. Hudson, J. McKee. A. Kravitz, D. Johnson. Third Row: H. Lee, G. Johnson. F. Krucgor, C. Kessler, B. Hudson, K. Gregory, J. Lilly. Miss Credle s Room Left to Right, First Row: J. Brannock, J. Cato, S. Buckner, S. Adams, D. Bernard, M. Amory, M. Burke, G. Cham- bers, H. Wilkins, M. Bradley, J. Adams, J. Cannella, M. Blount. Second Row: Miss Credle, C. Bass, R. Alexander, S. Bland, B. A. Allred, I. Benfield, P. A. Brooks, M. A. Boggs, M. E. Callis, A. Branch, J. Chapman. bird Row: J. Beamon, A. Carson, H. Burgess, L. Brinn, M. Bright, R. Brown, B. Alexander. Absent: M. Bradley, C. Adkins. 56 By doing we learn. Miss West s Room Left to Right, First Row: F. Creamer, C. Ruckart, J. Gardner, P. Mclnnis, R. Harris, P. Farrar, A. Gift, A. Engleman, B. Gilbert. D. Eason, B. Gentry, S. Edwards, D. Flenner. Second Row: Miss West, S. Fisher, B. Clark, G. Combs, D. Earnest, J. Gordon, J. Creech, M. Ferrell, C. Craps, C. Fulcher, Y. Fortune. Third Row: L. Dodge, L. Curies, F. Gillikin, L. Robinson, K. Founds, J. Curtin, O. Gerald. Absent: P. Collins, S. Crisp, F. Flenner. i 57 f Our Junior Miss seems to find other things more interesting than boohs. Mr. Sindlinger s Room Left to Right, First Row : J. Swain, S. Smith, M. White- hurst, J. West, J. Wall, B. Steele, A. Yo ung, B. Singletary, E. Williams, S. Warren, R. Stevenson, B. Taylor, L. Whitener. Second Row: Mr. J. Sindlinger. Williams, R. Wimberly, N. Wall, A. Sumner, C. Weaver, P. Simmons, J. Tribble, E. Stegall. I hird Row: F. Snell, D. Slaughter. V. Wiggins, E. Smith, C. Wagner, J. Wilkins, C. Young, J. White, F. Webster, D. Yates. 58 Making the grade, Mary and Lou Ann. : ■ 1a- : ' 3trd Wates All work and no play — or otherwise! What s the pose, Phyllis? Attention, Melvin! X V- « I ' icerd omore Class Officers — President, Chick Smith; Vice-President, Don Allen; Corresponding Secretary, Betty Christopher; Recording Secretary, Glenda McRary and Treasurer, Ralph Hicks. Home Room Presidents — Sylvia Snod grass, Barbara Wimberly, Don Allen, Billy Cartwright. MISS JOYCE KIDD ponsor Dance Committee — Chick Smith, Don Allen, Henry Eason, Glenda McRary, Gloria Strickland, Mickey Elder, Shirley Ford and Peggy Deal. XVW I I i t l 60 Mr. Linzey s Room Left to Right, hirst Row: N. Rich, P I hompson, J. Hibbie, C. Burton, B. Kenny. Behind Kenny : B. Eckroode, E. Winston, F. Brinkley, D. Smith, R. Zica- foose, B. Armcstead, D. Collier, F. Gil- bert, J. Winston, L. Reid, W. Byrd, L. Cowart, D. B ayesdorler, Mr. Linzey. Second Row: W. Hanchy, R. Wilburn, R. Montzingo, A. Honeycutt, L. Reynolds, R. Ward, J. Hardin, K. Nelson, 1 . Daven- port, C. Hibbie, R. Williams, F. Overcasb, L. Andrews, T. Fowler, R. Eckroade, J. Vance, D. Jones, E. Cofield, D. Atwood, B. Wood. Third Row: H. Adams, H. Jones, R. Singleton, B. Goodwin, D. Ross, C. Geiss, W. Yaun, F. Higgins, R. Koran, J. Latham, J. Winston, N. Myers, F. Simpson, B. Hicks. Fourth Row: B. Greenwood, J. Davis, J. Han- bury, R. Basquin. M iss Parson s Room Left to Right, First Row: C. M. Bray, P. Branch, G. Baldwin, L. Boykin, C. Brooks, M. Boykin, M. Barrow, P. Aliff, M. Avis, D. Carter, J. Ballance, M. Britton. Second Row: B. Boyd, C. Angus, J. Hoffler. G. Buck, J. Bullock. H. Blalock, J. Ainslcy, J. Brantley, W. Langston, Miss Parson. Third Row: P. Bice, L. Bell, C. Brown, N. Baker, B. Burroughs, D. Allen, P. Brennaman, B. Baucom, G. Anderton, T. O. Will iams, S. Carlton, J. Bowers. Absent: R. C. Boyd. Miss Kidd s Room Left to Right, First Row: B. Cardell, C. Cotton, B. Crawson, P. Deal, B. DePue, B. Cox, M. Chambers, B. Dillahay, C. Crouch. D. Cook, M. Elder. B. Cline, S. Criddle. Second Row: B. Christopher, J. Eanes, P. Allen, P. Donaldson, W. Diggs, E. Chcvers, K. Combs, Miss Kidd. Third Row: C. Edwards, C. Chappell, R. Clark, V. DeJarnettc, B. Cartwright, D. Sloan, S. Corp, H. Eason, H. Cooper, E. Grey. Absent: D. Simpson. Mr. Ziskind s Room Left to Right, First Row : J. Garrett, M. E. Harris, A. A. Grimes, P. Harvey, N. Garner, I. Fowler, J. Gray, M. Evans, G. Cline, S. Ford, G. Fitch, V. Evans, Mr. Ziskind, R. Everett, F. Grant, R. Hicks, D. Fisher, R. Gregory, B. FoxwcII, C. Flinner, C. Elliott. Absent : J. Gavin, B. Grimes, R. Gainer, E. Griffin. Mrs. Kramer s Room Left to Right, First Row : J. Jof inson, J. Dawson, B. Jolly, G. Jessup, B. Hawkins, M. Hirst, J. Johnson, M. Hopson, S. Bowman, M. Johnson, M. Jolly, M. Jones, G. Lawson, S. Jones. Second Row: J. Hudson, E. Lassiter, J. Lamb, Miss Thomas, P. Huff, M. Jordan, M. Hornik, K. Huffman, A. Henderson, J. Hughes. Fhird Row: K. Ladd. A. Tribble, J. Keeney, C. Hester, B. Kraatz, R. Leary, R. Kelley, J. Jones. Mr. Early s Room Left to Right, First Row: P. O Shields, D. Morgan, G. McRary, C. McLawhorn. B. McGinn, J. Cahoon, M. Meads, J. Myers, C. Motley, C. Martin, M. Ob- lander, G. Nichols, M. Moore, E. Murphy. Second Row: Mr. Early, J. Woody, S. Lumsden, E. Lowe, R. McCormack, W. Lister, H. Miller, G. McPherson, B. Meeks, H. McGee. Fhird Row: H. Neal, D. Lister, H. Lyttle, R. Moore, R. Moore, T. Lundie. Absent: L. Moore, E. Metzger, M. Nichols. Mrs. Metzler s Room Left to Right, First Row. E. Fason. H. Snoddy, C. Selher, Y. Poe, E. Phillips, F. Pittman. V. Shelton, S. Snodgrass, P. Pettit, P. Rose, P. Sexton, M. Ramsey, K. Schugeld. Second Row: Mrs. Metzler, w. Smith, D. Reaser, D. Pryor, G. Rogers. J. Richardson. D. Ripley. R. Peg- ram, E. Robinson. Third Row: B. Rose, H. Slaydon. J. Searey, C. Shires, B. Robinson. D. Skinner, A. Yancey, A. Smith, J. Shorter. Absent: M. J. Pettit. Mrs. Tate s Room Left to Right, First Row: B. McCIung, D. Webber, E. Turner, J. Williamson, M. Ward. D. Stallings, B. Walker. F. WTitehurst, N. Vick. S. WTeeler, L. w illiams, N. Yellen, P. Sparrow. Second Row: J. WTitlock, V. W 7 alker, M. WTite- hurst, M. Walters, O. Stevenson, J.} W agner, E. Shumaker, Mrs. Tate. Absent: J. Stencil, D. Edwards, R. Williams. Miss Pearson s Room Left to Right, First Row: J. Zeb zeniak, R. Williams, G. Stuart, P. Woodard, B. W imberley, M. Zerklc, M. Zicafoosc, S. Williford, G. Strickland, C. Stephens, D. Whitford. A. Turner. Second Row: B. W 7 ood, L. W 7 atkins, J. Tyler, P. Tatarski, J. Thomas, R. Y oung, G. Spicer, C. Wat- son, R, L. Williams, Miss Pearson. Absent: N. Perd ue, Y. W onnig. f arAmen s time to post the daily announcements. Weekly N « s seem to have enjoyed their luncl ira learn vvorl James. ar3men Carl and Marsha enjoy History Class. rican lows, •arbara how sJredlimen Offi icerA Dance Committee — First Row: N. Mou- nic, D. Bruckse, S. Leslcr. Second Ron’: S. Hains, C. Silverlliorn, N. Ashby. Third Row: P. White, J. Jones, S. Ritter, S. Wliite, A. Cartwright. Homeroom Presidents — K. Newsom, D. Henricks, J. Cummings, C. Smith, S. Ritter, J. Vance. MR. DARRELL HUDSON MISS CORA MAE FITZGERALD Sponsors Class Officers — Vice-President, N. Mou- nie; President, N. Ashby; Secretary, S. Ritter; Treasurer, A. Cartwright. 66 Mr. 1 yson s Room Left to Right, First Row: D. Barnes, N. Ashby, J. Beale, S. Anderson, A. Atkins, N. Aydlette, J. Fairclotb, J. Barrett, B. Askew, B. Baucom, S. Adams. Second Row: R. Alexander, B. Beecher, C. Adams, R. Ashby, H. Asble, J. Barganicr, B. Atwood, Mr. Affeidt. Mr. Eisiminger s Room Left to Right, First Row: L. Whitlock, S. Moore, P. Woodard, J. Linkousc, M. Carr, E. Stewart, B. Neal, R. Slater, H. Ambrose. Second Row: T. Doxey, J. Roper, J. Simpson, M. Pearson, L. Mc- Kinney, L. Jones, K. Brascome, J. Can- nella, Mr. Eisiminger. Third Row: R. Longstreet, J. Pincer, H. Marshell, P. Wright, J. Lucado, P. Wright, J. Woods, D. Fisk. R. Lindsey, H. Zerkle. Absent: R. Hunter, B. Bragg, B. Berryhill. Mr. Damclio s Room Left to Right, First Row: C. Davis, B. Allen B. Gore, J. Cummings, E. Schackel- ford, B. Culpepper, G. Fritch, J. Fussell, J. Edwards, R. Gerald, P. Duggins, J. Greene. Second Row: D. Lewis, R. Fulcher, P. Forbes, S. Haines, J. Gibson. C. Dodd, P. Foster, C. Forrest, B. Ewell, L. Grubbs, Mr. Daniel io. Third Row: I . Hoggard, M. Fisher, B. Grimmer, A. Hales, L. Dickerson, J. Grimmer, D. Gor- don, L. Hackney, L. Dail, D. Foster. Mrs. Bartlette s Room Left to Right, First Row: B. Korner, S. Lester, C. Keegan, F. Jones. P. Hasty, P. Harrell, N. Henderson. P. Johnson, K. Walters, S. Lee, M. Hudson, R. Lawer- ance. Second Row: D. Hanson, D. Hofner, M. Landen, D. Hendricks, P. Hughes, C. Turner, M. E. Jones, C. Hales, V. Kruger, S. Kopacz, R. Nugent, Mrs, Bartlette. Third Row: G. Lawrence, B. Johnston, G. Lassiter, H. Hollowcll, J. Nugent, H. Heffner, R. Honeycut, J. Hutchins, ,G. Harmon, L. Meadows. Mrs. Doucette s Room Left to Right, First Row: A. Pebworth, C. MoIIeen, R. Longwood, H. Nall, N. Mounie, K. Newsome, P. Newsome, G. McCIung, K. Page, J. Norris, R. Parsons, F. Martin. Second Row: N. Novack, P. Plotts, A. Stephens, J. Harris, P. Perry, G. McKinney, P. McClellan, B. Neese, F. Coe, B. Phelps, Mrs. Doucette. Third Row: J. Morrison, C. May, D. Maham, R. Norris, K. Newcomb, R. McDaniel, B. Davis, R. Maxson, D. Miller, D. McSwain, W. Oliver. Miss Fitzgerald s Room Left to Right, First Row: S. Ritter, A. Simpson, B. A. Ryder, C. Randolph, J. Powell, J. Shelton, P. Richardson, B. Rose, B. Saddler, S. Shinault, R. L. Mullins, Miss Fitzgerald. Second Row: G. Silvcrthorn, P. Rary, B. Roe, J. C. Renyolds, Jr. Sands, B. Rohinson, J . Roe, F. Potenza, FI. Thorn, J. Suit, J. Shaffer, B. Purgason. 7 hird Row: G. Gilbert. J. Pratt, E. Powell, B. Rice, R. Powell, FJ. Pollard, L. Schleger, W. Ramsey, J. Rakes, J. Queen. y ' I k i f wl v j ft k . NL If jWm jfrr — - — .g iij. ' S I gj m 68 Miss Covington s Room Left to Right, First Row: J. Strickland, N. Cooper, B. Condee, M. 1 liompson, D. Coe, B. Taylor, B. Tarkington, P. Thompson, B. Thompson, S. Smoot, S. Snell. Second Row: M. Taylor, B. Coats, A. Stegal, C. Swain, M. Coggins, S. Sullivan, E. Spence, R. Stephens, Miss Covington. Absent: C. Elliott, A. Gifford, B. Clark. Mrs. Barry s Room Left to Right, First Row: A. Werz, M. McClung, B. Walden, S. Wilkerson, P. Volk, C. Windley, S. White. B. Will iams, P. White, J. Keene, J. Will iams. Second Row: E. Williford, J. Williford, B. Twigg, D. Varner, F. Vaughan, W. Willis, D. Zirkle, S. Wise, D. Twilley, Mrs. Barry. Third Row: R. Williams, A. Wall, S. Hodges, W. Hall, J. Vance, R. Williams. Absent: O. Yopp, J. Wiggens. Mr. Hudson s Room Left to Right, First Row: D. Bugg, S. Buchanan. B. Boyd, C. Cahoon, E. Bowles, J. Bowen, S. Brooks, J. Bright, J. Church, A. Cartwright, B. Boone. Second Row: H. Bolin, D. Bruckse, B. Berryhill, H. Brennaman, J. Black, L. Koon, K. Capps, T . Chilton, C. Speegle, E. Belcher, B. Brockwell, P. Butler, Mr. Hudson. Third Row: C. Covert, D. Corp, J. Smith, L. Compton. N. Story, D. Buchanan, C. Smith, R. Smith, B. Butler. L. Stegall, R. Bricker. Absent. L. Sawyer. J ' I i 69 classmen. Is it a treasure Iiunt, Donna, with three handsome men ? Is that English, Howard? mow how A . 1 1 They learn la ist to help others Ison Kessler tackle Webster fullback Burgess end Dlosser guard veneau guard Kirk halfback ' orn center center ST p 3 Simpson guard f • .« 1 m w, 1 1 I Aydlette •Am.H tackle I ■ 1 v y WrA NORVIEW DEFEATS CRADOCK - Norview whips Cradock 32-0 in the Home- coming game honoring the classes of 27, 37, 47. It was the biggest set-back ol the season. CHURCHLAND VERSUS CRA- DOCK — Cradock defeated Church- land 13 to 10. In the upper picture is shown Bob Hudson adding to the score. WILSON PRESIDENTS DE- FEATED CRADOCK 26 to 0. On Thanksgiving Day the an- nual game between Wilson and Cradock took place. The lower picture shows Cradock stopping Wilson late in the game. 4 -A 7a J. .■ maim JkSL ' ! Lto?-.3 g ■i ■Pr 1 1 wi ff i 1 v fir RS.V, i W IMS Mty - - ri ' : Hit � •. ■■ r J mF } Up wZL M p 1 J Left to Right, First Row: D. Blosser, Guard; B. Spear, Center; E. Keegan, End; D. Dorn, Center; H. Kirk, Half- back : C. Kahler, Halfback; J. Carlton, Guard; P. Cannella, Halfback. Second Row: M. Ferrell, Tackle; M. Olsen, Halfback; W. Pope, Quarterback; L. Curies, Tackle; E. Smith, Tackle. Third Row: D. Allen, Guard; V. DeJarn- ette, End; C. Kessler, Tackle; B. Harmon, Guard; M. Griffin, Tackle; R. Hicks, Tackle; P. Totarski, Tackle; P. Bice, Guard; D. Buchannon, Guard. Fourth Row: J. Chapman, Halfback; B. Neese, Halfback; T. Will iams, Fullback; B. Lee, End: B. Aydlette, Center; H. Burgess, End; J. Beamon, Tackle; B. Clark, Quarterback. Fifth Row: L. Weldon, Coach; C. Bass, Head Manager; Fisher and Burgess, Assistant Managers; H. McGee, Assistant Manager. Absent: F. Webster, Fullback; J. Reneau, Guard. Cradock won their first game of the season at the expense of Oreat Bridge, on the home field, the score 20-7. Howard Kirk and Frank Webster were outstanding players of the game. Suffolk defeated Crado ck by the score of 15-13. The game was very close all the way w ' ith the Red Raiders getting the last minute break. The outstanding players were Dickie Blosser, Howard Kirk, Frank Webster and Cl arence Kessler. 20-13 was the score of the Admiral victory over Deep Creek. Outstanding players were Dickie Blosser and Bob Hudson. The Homecoming game with Norview was a heart breaker to the honored classes of 1927, 37, and 47 with Norview winning 32 to 0. Outstanding players were Howard Kirk, Maurice Griffin and Bobby Clark. The Cradock and Granby game was a thriller up until the last minute scoring of the BI ue Comets which ended in a score of 18-6. Outstanding players were Bunny Harmon, Howard Kirk, and Bob Hudson. Mt. Vernon had a last minute luck out by defeating Cradock 1 3 to 14. Frank Webster, Bobby Ryder, and Jimmy Reneau were outstanding. Cradock won their home game with Churchland by a score of 16-13. Outstanding were Bob Hudson and Frank Webster. Cradock s last game was lost to Wilson on Thanksgiving Day by a score of 26-0. Howard Kirk and Bobby Clark were out- standing. Through the season there were many out- standing players. Howard Kirk received the best player s award and Bobby Ryder was awarded the best blocker s award. Jimmy Reneau and Phillip Cannella received the honor of co-captains. Altogether the team played a very fine season and has a lot of credit coming to them. 74 K-a On the Cjricli iron Last minute instructions are being given to the backfield by Coacb Larry Weldon, bead coacb, before sending them into the game. This was a familiar sight to anyone and everyone who attended the Cradock Admirals football games this past season. I I jt V. 3ooiUt i I i ! I i i Schedule Sept. 23 — Great Bridge - Cradock — Home Oct. 7 — Barry Robertson - Cradock — Home Oct. 10 — South Norfolk - Cradock — Home Oct. 22 Churchland - Cradock Home Oct. 30 — Kempsville - Cradock — Away Nov. 6 — Norview - Cradock - — Away The Cradock High Junior Varsity football team ended their season with three wins and three losses. The first game was a loss for Cradock. Great Bridge handed them a score of 19-0, but Cradock didn t take their first I oss to heart for they came hack and gave Barry Robertson a 7-12 beating. South Norfolk took Cradock for a ride when Cradock was the host, 19-0. Cradock also played as host to Churchland but the score was in favor of Cradock, 7-0. Kempsville invited the Cradock Junior Varsity to their field but ended up on the bottom by a two point margin 14-12. The greatest set-back came to Cradock when Norview gave them a lop- sided score of 36-6. Left to Right, First Row: Mr, Hudson, Red Parsons, R. Maxson, T. Lundie, G. Silverthorne, P. Allen, J. Can- nella. Manager; B. Berryhill. Second Row: B. Wood, D. Ski nner, D. Corp, J. Rogerson, E. C. Lowe. J. Hardin. N. Baker. Third Row: L. Dodge, H. Eason, L. Watkins, R. Williams, P. Brennaman, S. Corp. D. Atwood. C. Smith, Fourth Row: R. Hunter, B. Cartwright, B. Ward, B. Berry- hill, B. Hicks. Absent: L. Reynolds, B. Greenwood, B. Grimes. Big Red looks as if he can l find a receiver. I II bet they stretched a mile. Keep your eye on the ball. Boh. 3 ‘ Left to Right, First Row. J. Roper. P. Perry. Managers. B. Lee. F. Webster. B. Hudson, D. Pope. R. Johnson, Second Row: J. White, B. Clark, G. Silverthorne. G. J. Beamon, H. Jones. B. Aydlette. Mr. Eisiminger. Coach Keesecker. R. Carson, B. Woods. Third Row: J. Tyler, ' Uarsitif d ctsLetbad VARSITY SCHEDULE Cradock Opponents 39 V.P.I. Ext . . 55 38 George Washington . . .. 55 Action was the word for the basketball 35 Hampton . . 40 games this past season. Although they fought 37 Norview . . 57 a losing battle most of the season the Admirals 49 Warwick . . 44 showed great ability in team work as well as 49 S. Norfolk . . 48 in individual players. Coached by Mr. Bob 50 Granby . . 61 Eisiminger, the word was Work the ball in 49 Maury . . 56 close and this they did. Having the height 73 St. Paul . . 65 in Big Red Johnson, Harvey Jones, Walter 47 Newport News . . 66 Pope, and Bobby Clark; the sharp shooting 46 Warwick . . 57 of Jack White and Frank Webster enabled 64 St. Paul . . 53 the Admirals to rake in an average of more 33 Wilson . . 48 than 50 points per game. This was accom- 36 Norview . . 65 plished only by a great effort brought forth 48 Granby . . 50 by long hours of hard practice. The coach 51 Maury . . 65 had a great deal to do with the success of the 39 Hampton . . 64 team. This was his first year at Craclock, and 32 Wilson . . 54 he proved himself worthy by the final output 48 S. Norfolk . . 52 of the team in play. 42 Newport News . . 62 « ' 79 ' asnetba Coach Bob Eisiminger watches his boys tally a good season. It took some stretching but the ball landed home. personalities umor r SCHEDULE Cradock Opponents 1 25 Hampton 35 36 Norview 42 28 Warwick 36 35 South Norfolk 39 32 Granby 48 43 Maury 42 55 St. Paul s 35 56 Newport News 56 34 Warwick 40 43 St. Paul’s 45 28 Beazley’s Boys Club .... 35 35 Norview 52 37 Granby 54 23 Maury 46 30 Hampton 59 27 Wilson 48 37 South Norfolk 41 42 Newport News 60 30 Wilson 48 Left to Right. Seated: C. Smith, J. Cannella. First Row: B. Foxwell, B. Allen. H. Anderton, L. Watkins, H. Eason, R. Hicks. C. Dodd, Second Row: J. Maynard, J, Piner, The Crandock Junior Varsity consists of fifteen players but through the season many players were transferred to the Varsity or had to be dropped from the team. The Jay Vee s used the man to man sys- tem of defense and followed a set system on. offense. Even though they lost more games than they had won, they were in the annual tournament in Norfolk. The leading player going into the end of the season was Bobby Foxwell. Bobby had 87 points after the team played Wilson. The Jay Vee had a hard break when the Varsity took over Henry Eason and Lee Watkins for they were chief point makers. Deri Sloan was also missed when he became ineligible; he was one of the top point makers until the middle of the season when he was dismissed. The chief objective of the Cradock Junior Varsity Coach, Mr. D. Hudson is to put experi- ence into the boys along with sportsmanship. Mr. Hudson mentioned there would be about five openings in the J. V. squad next year. D. Sloan, H. McGee, D. Corp, B. Cartwright, R. M axson, Mr. Hudson. f Hawlett (3 Maury) is following up a field goal shot by one of his teammates on the Maury Jay Vee squad. Following up the shot for Cradock is Lee Watkins (center), Deri Sloan (5), Flenry Eason (13), and Ralph Hicks. Deri Sloan is jumping against Chitty (13 Maury) while Hawlett (3 Maury) and Henry Eason (13 Cradock) are following up the jump. R. Maxon (C) and B. Johnson (14 Maury) are in the back- ground waiting for a follow ' up. Cradock won the hard earned game 43 to 42. - «L • ’• ' W., KfiSSixSfc %? ‘ ■ ■ ' LsL •! ■ ' • ' : ■ tok •m ? j ' ! T ' • ‘ : r 7 v fT • ' v-v� ' � v« V -4� 4 v-v w i- ; I V. . . V- .. - X V ' V ‘‘ -■ , - k ' ■ ,AS -- - • ■ •— • A “ ■ , v , .‘TV V v. % • . , ' b ' . v ' - C- 41 _ S ' ' . vv � ' O v 4 v l -v « %i ' ' A ! ' ' % 4 if V| , v. f v • ' i fc� (or our teams -the Cradoch JJujh School .Admirals 83 84 of •Spring Sportd Ready, Set, Go — Kirk and Jones. Kecsecker makes two points in the Hampton game. • •• ■■ -T— I Gjn • _ v ; ■ “%■ Pi. 1 .111 1.11, ,,. w f , , i t i I ' H l ‘C”-CraLAMiSScUn aclii iti tea mi. 88 S. C. A. OFFICERS President James Mounie Vice-President Melvin Olsen Secretary Alice Faye Cooper Sponsor Miss Elizabeth West Treasurer Albert Smith The 1952-55 Stud ent Council began its work in the summer before school started. This was done by temporary committees being set up to help the new students become better adjusted. After school started the SCA set up permanent committees and made plans for the year. The Big Brother System was set up for the first time in the history of Cradock. The object of the committee was to aid new students in finding a place at Cradock. The theme for the year was CIH (Can I Help You). The objec- tives were to encourage school spirit by carrying out a number of projects. Tbe school clubs were revised for tbe pur- pose of getting better clubs. A club committee was set up to aid the clubs in solving any problems that might arise. Homecoming was sponsored by the SCA. This proved to be a success. A campaign to have the new school named the “Cradock High School was begun by the Student Council. Letters and cards were sent to the boys in Korea. This was a school project and also was sponsored by the SCA. For the fi rst time in two years the Council held a student body SCA Assembly. At this assembly the SCA was explained and the progress for the year was pointed out. The Red Cross F)rive was encouraged by the Council and the Pol io Fund marked a new high in the history of CHS under the sponsorship of the Council. Alma Mater Week and Clean-up Week were spon- sored by the SCA. Th ese proved to be success ful. Brotherhood Week was encouraged by the SCA by an assembly program. The Annual Girl’s Beauty Contest was again held by the SCA. The purpose of the Honor Council is to strive to prevent all violations of the Honor Code and to emphasize the importance of character build- ing. The Ho nor Code is directed at eliminating and preventing cheating, stealing, lying, and gambling on the school grounds. The FresI imen and new students were given an opportunity to sign the Honor Pledge at the beg inning of the school term. Before mid-term examinations the Honor Council sponsored an assembly which stressed honesty. Participating in the assembly were members of the Newport News Honor Council and the Cradock Honor Council, who discussed the functions, purposes and organization of an honor council. The student body interest was great. The Honor Council consists of three repre- sentatives elected by their respective classes on the basis of high moral and academic standards. The sponsor of the Council is the Guidance F)irector, Mr. Leroy Rose. Left to Right, Seated: N. Mounie, S. Lester, J. Swain, S. Fisher, N. Meiggs, Miss West. J. Mounie, M, Olsen, A. F. Cooper. Standing:, N. Ashby, P. Bice, H. Eason, G. Keesecker, J. A. Love, J. Griffin, L. Ritter, S. Ritter, S. Peters, C. Smith, D. Allen, P. Rose. Front Rom: A. Cartwright, P. Bice, H. Kirk, L. Ritter. Mr. Rose. Back Row: A. Branch, S. Fisher, B. Christopher, S. Jones, J. Griffin, B. Lilly, N. Ashby. Absent from picture: N. Mounie. d3eta ( lub The first tapping of Assembly program. iibers held in the Beta Club OFFICERS — President. Nelda Garrett; Vice-President, Wallace Coggins; Secretary, Nellie Alviar, and Treasurer, Gary Keeseckcr. The Bela Club is an honorary club for the purpose of encouraging good leadership, achievement and character. By bringing together the students who are qualified for membership, certain initiative is developed for higher scholarship — this being the foremost objective of the club. The qualifications for the club are: A minimum of a B average in all subjects for the first two years of high school; an acceptable attainment in achievement and character. Having begun the school year with only seven members, the club was enlarged to twenty after the tapping and induction services. The club assisted other schools in chartering clubs, held socials, and held sales to promote the National Chapter. Canvassing was done before Christmas to secure food for the needy. Left to Right, First Row: S. Peters, P. Fowler, B. Keel, N. Garrett, N. Alvia, G. Keesecker, W. Coggins, A. Sumner, B. Allred, S. Fisher, A. Branch. Second Row: L. Coleman, S. Andrews, C. Varner, D. Bayersdorfer, M. Blount. Absent: A. Windley. ’ VM M L ,1 Ml! Ill muy 111 Purity distributes tbe morning mail for tbe teachers to pick up later. The Ditto machine is used frequently. Here Carolyn Hollowell starts tbe process. O ice Issistants The office assistants are high school girls who work in the office for experience. They assist with the running of the office. 1 heir assistance gives the office personnel more time to attend to important matters. It is the girls job to distribute the absentee list and notices to all the teachers. They answer the phone. They also inform teachers of students when they are wanted in the office or on the phone. The assistants go to the postoffice when it is necessary. Some of the girls do typing while others do some accounting. These assistant are helpful and vital to the office staff. | Left to Right, First Ro w: Alice Faye Cooper, S. Criddle, B. Taylor. G. Cham- bers, H. Clark, E. Lowe. Second Row: M. Hollowell, P. Mclnnis, J. Rich ardson, S. Buckner. Seated: Miss J. White. The officers who were elected the previous year took office in September. They immediately set to work wi th the help of the club and sponsored an officer s training conference. There were fifteen o f the surrounding high schools invited. The club next gave a Christmas party which numerous under-privileged children attended. The club has sponsored two assembly programs this year. One was for Boy Scout Week and at the other the Norcom Glee Club sang. In May the club will give an officer induction Assembly. In April a few select members o f the Ad mira Is Hi-Y attended the Model General Assembly, in Richmond. They were led by James Woods and Ronnie Vance who attended last year. 94 (Captain 3 jk-y First Row: E. Coficld, J. Hugl ies, D. Reaser, E. Lowe. P. Allen, H. Eason, B. Cartwright, B. Bur- roughs, F. Vaughn, B. Euwell. K. Branscomh. Second Row: Mr. Eisiminger, C. Brown, A. Yancy, W. Smith, L. Bell, H. Slayd on, C. Hester, J. Keeney, G. McPherson, P. Donaldson, J. Hudgins, P. Tatarski, J. Prat, R. Hunter, K. Combs, R. Young. Third Row: S. Adams, H. Aswell, H. Pollard, H. Anderton, L. Grubs, R. Powell, G. Lassiter, J. Maynard, D. Sloan. Absent from picture: C. Smith. This year the Captains Hi-Y of Cradock High School was sponsored hy Mr. Robert Eisiminger. The officers were President, Henry Eason; Vice-President, Pete Allen; Secretary, Bobby Bur- roughs; Treasurer, Chick Smith; Chaplain, Dan Reaser; and Sergeants-at-Arms, E. C. Lowe and Deri Sloan. Our objectives were (l) to raise money by selling drinks and candy at the basketball games or sponsoring a dance in order to send two boys to the Y.M.C.A. mock assembly in Richmond, Virginia, (2) to help the needy at Thanksgiving and Christmas, or at any time the Captains Hi-Y is called upon to do so, (3) to have devotions each meeting, (4) for each boy to make it his duty to behave during each club meeting, (5) to attend _all Hi-Y activities. We also canvassed Lee Hall apartments to help the needy at Thanksgiving and canvassed a part of Cradock to help the needy at Christmas. A float was sponsored by the Captains Hi-Y in the Cradock Homecoming Parade in honor of the Memorial Stadium. All surplus money at the end of the year was donated to help George, the Caretaker of Cradock High, to buy pews for his church. Front Row: B. Cartwright, E. Lowe and D. Sloan, Sergeants-at-Arms. Back Row: H. Eason, President; P. Allen, Vice-President: B. Borroughs, Secretary; C. Smith. Treasurer; D. Reaser, Chaplain. ) I I I I I I I I I f Sifyma Jri jk.y The S igma Tri-HiA has set up a certain number of objectives and projects which we are trying to accomplish. One of our objectives is to help create and maintain good citizenship through- out the school s student body and in the community. We believe that one of the best ways of showing good citizenship is by helping those who are sick, poverty stricken and are not able to help themselves. By sharing this we have collected canned food for the needy people in this and surrounding communities. Our project worked out very successfully and we collected six bushel baskets of canned goods and a little money to contribute to the fund to buy fresh meat and milk. In cooperation with the Y.M.C.A. we have taken part in all of the activities requested by the organization. We have attended all meetings called at the Y.M.C.A. We helped give a banquet for the district Tri-Hi-Y meeting. We made six dozen cupcakes and sent them to the Y.M.C.A. Our club was represented by three girls attending the meeting. We are now helping to give a Snow Ball Festival for all Hi-Y s an d Tri-Hi-Y’s. Front Row: I. Fowler, Sergeant-at-Arms; B. Christopher, Sergeant-at-Arms. Back Row: M. Moore, President; J. Johnson, Vice-President; J. Whitlock, Secretary; D. Cook, Treasurer; M. Whitehurst, ChapI ain. First Row: B. Christopher, I. Fowler, J. Johnson, J. Whitlock, D. Cook, M. Moore. Second Row: G. Rogers, M. Walter, A. L apam, J. Myers. M. Whitehurst, D. Britton, G. Strickland. Third Row: B. Jolly, J. Stancil, P. Rose, P. Johnson, D. Web- ber, J. Will iams, R. Hazclton, C. Cotton, V. Walker, C. Brooks, M. Hornik, B. Wimberly, P. Thompson, C. Martian, Mrs. J. Doucette. d3eta Jri jk.y Front Row: P. Douglas, C. Varner, P. Deal. B. L. Smith. G. Bullard. P. Pettit. C. McLawhorn. Second Row: Miss Kidd. Sponsor; P. O Shields. S. Lester, C. Keegan. G. Fritsch, K. Newcomh, G. Nichols, A. Henderson, N. Yellen, M. R. Ward, B. Komer, S. Burton, K. Page. Absent from Picture: L. Koon. P. Sparrow. H. Stout, A. Murphy. B, Lilly. Standing: B. L. Smith. President; G. Bullard. Vice-President; P. Deal. Secretary; P. Pettit, Treasurer: C. McClanghorn. Chaplain. Kneeling: G. Nichols, P. O Shields. Sergeants-at-Arms. The purpose of the Tri-Hi-Y is to create, maintain, and extend in the home and throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. Projects of the Beta Tri-Hi-Y have included decorating a float for Homecoming, canvassing for food for needy families at Thanksgiving, collecting magazines to he sent to the Naval Hos- pital and filling baskets for Christmas. We have cooperated with the Y.M.C.A. in arranging the District Conference in our city. At different times during the year, our members have attended church together. Among our entertainments, we have had many splash parties at the Y.M.C.A. A Christmas party was given by our sponsor. Miss Joyce Kidd. A basketball team was organized. On Decem- ber 27, a Snow Ball Dance was given by all the Tri-H i-Y s and Hi-Y s at the Women’s Club in Glensbelah. 97 U A ' � I First Row: C. Boykin, M. Elder, A. Brown, C. Crouch, D. Crouch, B. Gilbert, B. Cardell, L. Hud- son, M. Hopkins, M. Zerkle, S. Bowman. Second Row: Mrs. M. Barry, S. Beamon, B. Culpepper, D. Twilly, H. 1 aylor, M. Carr, E. Shoemaker, J. Church, J. Edwards, R. Simpson, L. Reid, F. White- hurst, L. Boykins. Absent from picture: H. Clark, B. Gabbard. Left to Right, Front Row: B. Cline, Chaplain; H. Laylor, Sergeant-at-Arms. Back Row: L. Hutchinson, President; D. Crouch, Vice-President; B. Gilbert, Secretary, and H. Clark, Treasurer. The objectives of this club were (l) to attend church in a group at least once a month (2) to encourage clean speech, better scholarship, better manners and simple courtesy (3) to encourage good sportsmanship (4) to encourage church attendance and religious meetings (5) to strive to help improve the appearance of the school and (6) to help underprivileged groups. During the year, the Kappa Tri-Hi-Y helped to sponsor the Snow Ball Dance which was held at the Glenshela h w oman s Club on December 27, 1052. We were in charge of decorating the club and cleaning up after the dance. We al so sponsored a float which honored the Junior-Senior Prom of 1047, in the Cradoch Homecoming Parade. The club helped the needy by collecting fresh vegetables and meat and contributed five doll ars and thirty seven cents toward a Thanksgiving project. A party was given at Christ mas by the mem bers w ho were to bring either a can o f food or a donation of money as admission. All proceeds were used for the needy. The Kappa J ri-HiA sent one person to the Quo Vadis Conference at the Central Y.M.C.A. in Portsmouth during October. J4i.y - 98 The Gamma Tri-H i-Y is a Christian club, which through its working program sets its aim to bring a closer understanding of Christian character. The Club got off to an early start this fall by having an executive meeting to appoint a committee to draw up the constitution. Then we proceeded to set up other committees and selected chairmen for each committee. This accomplished, the club turned its head toward being recognized by the school. In the school s Homecoming Parade we presented a float representing Father Time with the years honored facing him. Two members of the Club represented us at the Hi-Y, Tri-Hi-Y Conference. The Conference was held to give the different clubs a chance to meet and discuss the best way for a club to function. Collecting food at Thanksgiving and Christmas, sponsoring a bake sale, and attending church as a group are among our many accomplishments. The Gamma Tri-Hi-Y again sponsored the Easter Sunrise Service for Cradock High School with the cooperation of other clubs. Socials were held regularly for the club during the year. Left to Right, First Row: S. Peters, Treasurer; C. McDannald, ChapI ain. Second Row: A. Cooper, President; B. Williams, Vice-President, and V. Hopkins, Secretary. First Row: J. Love, S. Peters, A. Cooper, C. McDannald, V. Hopkins, B. Williams. Second Row: D. Tanner, K. Newsom, A. Meadows, P. Woodard, D. Nelson, R. Stevens, P. Patts, N. Maynard, Mrs. E. Bruce. « i I � ! I? cjCambda Jri J4i.y On October 22, a group of girls met and formed a new club. Tbe name of this club is the Lambda Tri-Hi- Y, which means Leadership and Loyalty. A sponsor and officers were elected. On November 6, the club was recognized by the Y .M.C.A. On November 7, the club participated in the Cradock annual Homecoming Parade by entering a float. Committees were appointed, and our constitution, objectives, and projects were drawn up. Our project for the month of November was to canvass for food and money for Thanksgiving baskets. For the December project we collected toys for children at Christmas time. We hope to carry out future projects as success- fu Hy as we have these. We also participated in the Snowball Dance sponsored by the Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y Clubs. Our club is still young but the spirit of the girls will make it a success. Front Row: N. Adylette, B. Cox, E. Phillips, P. Newsome, B. Thompson, J. Kenna, M. Taylor, J. Bowen. Second Row: S. Wilkinson, B. Crawson, R. Lawrence, Miss F. Parsons, S. Williford, B. Cardell, N. Cooper, B. Gifford, C. Elliott, E. Williford, S. Kopaez. Front Row: J. Keene, Chaplain; P. Newsom, Treasurer. Back Row : B. Thompson, Secretary E. Phillips; Vice-President; B. Cox, President. too I V The purpose of the Art Club is to encourage students having ability and talent in fine arts to appreciate this talent. The club, during the year, visits a few o f the local museums of art, takes held trips and participates in the many social a ffairs put on by the club, such as dances or a party. Their plans for activities for this year include, visiting museums, sponsoring a dance and a Christmas Party, and to collect food for Christmas baskets. During the Homecoming event the Art Club helped with tne advertisement, the painting of posters, and decorating the stadium which won first prize. They also decorated a float that won second place. The officers of the club are, President, Marlene Speegle; Vice-President, Sandra Jones; Secretary, Carrol Megginson; Treasurer, Woodson Wright; Sponsor, Miss Gloria A. Pearson. President. Marlene Speegle; Vice-President. Carrol Megginson; Secretary, Joyce Shelton; I reasurer. Woodson Wright. Left to Right, First Row: J. Bowe, M. Speegle. L. W hitlock. Second Row: Miss Pearson, B. Grimes, C. Davis, P. Butler, R. Parker, L. Dodge. J. Lilly. J. Piner, H. Marshall, L. Koon, B. Hawkins, V. Kruegar, K. Shugeld, P. W 7 oodard. cJCiterury cu Left to Right, First Row: N. Brescia, N. Meiggs, F. Ritter, J. Hibble, S. Andrews, P. Brooks, B. Keel, J. Eaves. Second Row: G. Keesecker, Mrs. Davis, M. Olson, A. Branch. Absent: L. Phillips, P. Fowler. President, Norma Brescia: Secretary-Treasurer, Jane Hibble: Recorder, Sandra Andrews; Spon- sor, Mrs. Davis. The Literary Club began it s activities this year by entering into the Homecoming festivities. A float welcoming home the 1944 girls basketball team was decorated by club members. Parts of Cradock were canvassed by club members for food for Thanksgiving baskets for the needy in the community. The club took part in the S. C. A.’s clean-up week by clean- ing th e science hall. The committee for this project was headed by Lillie Phillips. A bulletin board, representing the advantages of literary participation, was decorated in the science hall. Club members ordered pins representing the club. Diinks and candy were sold at the home Wilson-Cradock basketball game for the purpose of raising money for the club. A special class for debaters is be ing held third period and taught by Mrs. Winifred M. Davis for the purpose of selecting four persons to represent Cradock in the annual Forensic Activities held every spring in Williamsburg. This year the Forensic Contest was he Id Ap ri I 12th with all the local Group One schools participating. 102 I The cl ub opened the new year by electing officers. They are: President, T. O. Williams; Vice-President, Jean Cummings; Secretary, Daphne Morgan; Treasurer, Pat White. We appointed many different committees to handle the various duties. The Freshman-Sophomore Club gave a cast party after the play The Night of January 16 th. It was very successful and the cast enjoyed it very much. We also presented at Thanksgiving pantomime in cooperation with the girls chorus. J his also proved very successful. The Club had the privilege of presenting the annual Christmas play. This was also given with the help of the mixed chorus. We also helped out with the Harvest Ball and worked very hard on it. As part of our social calendar the club went to Naggs Head as in the past and also gave other socials which turned out very well. men Jredh „ Sophomore 2 rama tied Left to Right, First Ron’: R. Hicks, S. White. B. Rose. D. Bruckse, J. Roper, M. Petit, D. Morgan, P. Harrell. M. Zicafoose, E. Turner, R. Parsons. H. Hollowell. Second Row: N. Mounie, F. Jones, J. Beale, B. Waldon, B. Cox, B. Boyd, J. Strick- land, S. Haines, R. Logwood, H. McGee. Third Row: J. Cummings, D. Zerkle, G. McKinney, B. Saddler, A. Stevens, E. Fayesone. Fourth Row: A. YVerz. R. Mullins, H. Nall, O. Stevenson, B. Gere, N. Vick. H. Brennaman. Fifth Row: E. Winston, P. Bice, P. White, A. Simpson, L. Wil- liams, V. Shelton. Sixth Row. T. Williams, B. Allan, D. Simpson, D. Foster, C. Swain, P. Huff. Seventh Row: F. Moore, J. Grimmer, J. Winston. A scene from the annual Christmas play. The Carol That Was Never Sung. that was given the Pst day of school, before Christmas holidays. 103 ! ! junior — S. enior a Tama Left to Right, First Row: J. Mounie, C. Young, J. Cannella, B. Armstead. B. Hodges, C. Kahler, P. Cannella, G. Combs, Mr. Damilio, V. Norcum, M. Boggs, J. Griffin, B. Ryder, D. Pope, B. Bald- win, P. Gillikin. Second Row: S. Edwards, E. Wil- liams, M. Burke, M. Emory, S. Roe, E. Derby. J. Adams, P. Simmons, P. Sayer, J. Brannock. Third Row: J. Karsch, M. Callis. B. Taylor, P. McNcafc A. Schwab, S. Warner. J. Hcffinger, P. McKcnnis, Bo More, J. Bailey. Fourth Row: S. Bland, P. Collins, J. White, Y. Fortune, C. Hollowed, L. Coleman, D. Oliver, J. Cato, D. Oliver, J. Winston. Fifth Row: C. Duncan, R. Brown, N. Garrett. B. Cowart, S. Seay. Left Side: B. L. Young, N. o wens, A. Coffman, S. Nelson. Right Side: D. Smith, L. Curies, E. Simpson, S. Smith. Members from the Club mix paint for the back drop of their play, The Night of January 16 th. Th is year the Junior-Senior Drama Club is one of the largest clubs in the schoo I. With Mr. Joh n Damelio behind us we have been able to have many functions and ideas that the club has never before had. The annual three-act play was given in Novem- ber and was a big success. Twenty-four characters put The Night of January 16 , together. We would never had succeeded if it had not been for help from the people behind the scenes, and a powerful director. In November, also, the Harvest Ball was given and enjoyed by all who participated. In February, a cast of characters and committees were chosen to go to Williamsburg to be judged and to compete in the State Contest. Every year the club has taken a trip to Nags Head with the Freshman and Sophomore Drama Club, either in late April or earlv May. This is an old tradition. J his yeai if all the students co-operate, Mr. Damelio is going to try to put over one of his most exciting ideas. He is going to try to give a big drama festival with students participating, for all the local communities to enjoy. Th is is something that has never happened before, and if it is completed it will probably never be forgotten. 104 The Distributive Education Club lias worked very bard to accomplish their many objectives and projects this year. Every D. E. student was given a report of the aims and purpose of their club. The first great accomplishment of the club was the Distribu- tive Education float which was entered in Cradock s Homecoming Parade. An added accomplishment of the students was the nomina- tion of Billye Lilly, Kent Hudgins and Barbara Gabbard for Homecoming King and Queen. Billye Li Ily was crowned Queen. Among our club projects the class sent Christmas cards to all state D. E. Clubs, supervisory personnel in D. E„ employers and members of the faculty. In order to raise funds for the club we sold Christmas cards, Cradock pins, pennants and candy. During the month of February the club attended the Area Convention in Suffolk. Two delegates representing Cradock High School at the State Convention in Richmond were, Wallace Cog- gins and Marvin Edwards. The Club has planned many socials. The Employee Banquet was one of our great successes. i i Murray Shackleford, President; Wallace Coggins, Vice-President; Barbara Gabbard, Secretary; Mil- dred Scbmit, Treasurer. Second Row: Dora Eanes, Parliamentarian; Marvin Edwards, Promo- tion Manager. Left to Right, First Row: M. Edwards, B. Gabbarc! D. Eanes, W. Coggins. Second Row: C. Redditt. J. Heffinger, P. Deal, H. Clark, E. Goodrich, B. Lilly, B. Kellam, W. Brown, R. Harris. G. Wil- liams, B. Newton. B. Hawkins, H. Stout. Mr. Ware. Third Row: M. Hollowell, J. Evans, P. Meeker, K. Hudgins, G. Morgan, G. Priest, T. Myers. D. Ayscue, D. Davis, B. Root, J. Franklin. Absent: Murray Shackelford, M. Schmit. Front Row: A. Windlcy. S. Burton, M. Elder, C. Varner, P. Richardson, B. Smith, B. Young, D. Tanner, A. Stephens, P. Fowler, Y. Fortune. M. Reneau. N. Garrett, A. Coffi nan, A. Henderson, P Sayer, P. Pettit, J. Roe. Second Row: J. Pratt, T: Johnson, H. Brennaman, B. Spear, J. Jones, F. Moore, E. Stegal, D. Fisher, E. Derby, W. Hull, S. Sloan, W. Johnson. B. Mebane, B. Burroughs, D. Foster, J. White, Mr. Kingdon. Absent from pic- tuu: N. Owens. G. Combs, J. Penland, D. Caffee, M. Barrow, G. Nichols. Our Cradock High Mixed Chorus is composed of 44 voices. At the beg inning of the year the chorus elected Annette Windley, President; Bobby Spear, Vice-President; Nelda Garrett, Secretary; S. extette Left to Right: Alice Henderson, Nelda Garrett Pattie Fowler, Gloria Nichols, Lorraine Koon, Annette Windlcy. and Anne Coffman, Treasurer. In one semester the chorus has I oruA made numerous appearances. As a beginning they sang in the Homecoming preliminaries. Performances at Alexander Park, in the Chrsitmas Pageant, Norfolk County Teachers Conference, and Boy Scout Week Assembly followed. I heir main performance was the annual Minstrel, December II and 12. T he Sextet and newly formed Madrigal Group were selected from the mixed chorus. Director Franklyn Kingdon has in mind a Musical for April and an Operetta for May. The future wi II hold for the Cho rus, a Concert, the Musical Festival to be held at Crad ock, and an appearance at Woodrow Wil son and several Norfolk County schools. 106 There is a small group of 28 girls around Cradock High School called The Girls Chorus. These girls can be seen and heard buzzing around in the auditorium. 6th period. Yes, buzzing is right, as they have learned such songs as: Ave M aria, Barcarolle, Gianinamia, Night Song, Dancing in the Dark, Look For The Silver Lining. The group has sung for the Alexander Park Junior High School assembly and the Thanksgiving assembly here at Cradock. They are to do an assembly for Wilson High School. Churchland, and others. They are to sing at Baccalaureate. If everything turns out well, they will sponsor a musical comedy and an operetta. These busy bees are under the wing or guidance of Mr. Kingdon. orud . - h| W, J(inJo Mr. Franklvn S. Ki ngdon is the teacher and leader ol the Girls Chorus, Mixed Chorus and Girls Sextet. He teaches Mixed Chorus 5th period, Girls Chorus 6th period and holds Sextet practice after school. Under his direction these groups have learned many popular and religious songs. They have given several presentations and plan to enter the Festival of Music in April. Frist Row: J. Richardson, S. Ritter, S. Smoot, M. Zicafoose, D. Brucksc, P. Thompson, T. Nolls, Neal, C. Crouch, J. Shelton. Second Row: M Oblander, E. Fason, P. White, S. Bugg, S. son, D. Hoffler, S. Nelson, G. McCIung, B. A. Brown, M. Johnson, P. Plotts, J. FIoi Kingdon. Majorettes: C. House, J. Shelton, B. Komar, J. Myers, P. Pettit, M. Bradly. Flag Bearers: M. Harris, G. Baldwin, P. Richardson, B. Ryder. Flutes: J. Hibble, J. Latham, J. Winston, P. Thompson. Oboes: R. Cowart, T. Fowler. Clarinets: B. Goodwin, F. Higgins, R. Jones, D. Smith, J. Winston, R. Eckroade, C. Burton, H. Myers, E. Cowart, D. Collier, L. Reid, R. Montzingo, F. Gilbert, R. Basquin, H. Rich, G. Johnson, G. Jessup, J. Winston. Bass Clarinet: E. Simpson. Bassoon: R. Armistead. Alto Saxes: H. Adams, G. Priest, J. Hanbury, J. Davis, J. Brinkly, L. Andrews, Your Craclock High School Band is a familiar phrase heard ove r the P. A. at football games. It marks the beginning of another half-time show put on by this colorful 77-piece organization. This year, the emphasis was placed on entertainment, and the Band worked hard to outdo all its competitors. Scripts had to be written, props borrowed, at least 60 formations with music learned — and guest stars brou ght in, cast in such widely varied roles as Jimmy Mounie as a White House official, to majorette Peggy Pettit as a fan-dancing alumnus. Do you remember such shows as What Did You Do This Summer? , or A Trip to New York, or “Life in Russia? After football and parade season (this year the Band holds a records of 23 performances in the first eight weeks of school), the Band prepared for concerts and the com BAND I J Beating out the Martial music. I •if ”! 1 fiiil j iiii m hi hi i|| in E. Winston. Tenor Saxes :D. Bayersdorfer, F. Overcash. Baritone Sax: W. Byrd. French Florns: R. Williams, L. Reynolds, D. Atwood, W. Yann, D. Jones, G. Wilburn. Cornets: E. Davis, J. Cox, J. Vance, J. Hardin, W. Eck- roade, V. Nel son. Baritones: C. Hibble, W. Hanchey. Trombones: W . Hicks, C. Geiss, R. Zicafoose, T. Daven port, C. Hamilton. Basses: D. Ross, E. Honeycutt, B. W ood. B. Singleton. Drums: E. Coheld, W . Kenny, B. Greenwood, A. Honeycutt. Tympany: R. Koran. k. petition Festival (after a concert at Alexander Park, 75 children joined the Band there). Out of town trips, such as the Potato Festival in Elizabeth City, and local events like the Oyster Bowl Game, are always enjoyed by the Band. All-State auditions, held in December, found Bobby Cowart rated as best oboeist in the state and Burt Good- win as top clarinetist. Also selected were J. D. Revels, Fred Higgins, Billy Hicks, Henry Adams, Bobby Armi- stead, and Dickie Jones. A free school sectional rehearsals, playing and march- ing tests, lessons, check-off, and the Band s famous point system (25 points off for chewing gum during rehearsal) makes your Cradock High School Band one of the top five in the state. Just warming up folks! M 16 f i ] Hr — i f. if ►usiness Assistant-Editor, Betty Lou Young. Advertising Managers, Georgia Bullard and Shirley Burton. Associate Editors, Chick Smith, Branch, and Jean Cummings. Sport Editors, Kenneth Parsons and Murray Sh ackellord. Club Editors, Ronald Vance Waddell. Left to Right: R. Thorn, R. .McDaniel, P. Perry, J. Norris, B. Root, B. Meeks, Mr. Ziskind, S. Wise, J. Sands, R. L. Dale, B. Robertson, S. Tribble, T. Chilt on, R. Purgason, Alexander, R. Montzingo, R. Kenny. The members of the Photography Club have a twofold interest in photography. On the one hand, they want to enjoy the practical side of photography as much as possible. This is to include developing and printing as well as picture taking. On the other hand, they want to under- stand the elementary principles of optics and the basic principles of the camera. They feel that such understanding will enable them to gain a much fuller enjoyment from their hcbby. AH members feel that they have acquired certain principles which will be useful in working out leisure time activities. Bob Root follows the book to get good picture results. The airplane club, although partly new, has accomplished a great deal. They entered a float in the Homecoming Parade, collected food for the needy on Christmas and 1 hanks- giving, and heard a speech from Mr. Graham about planes and equipment in his store. They have also held contests on model planes and instead of winning a prize they won points. At the end of the year the holder of the most points received a trophy. Mr. Tyson, the sponsor who was in the Air Force, has told the club of his experiences and helped the boys learn more about airplanes. Seated: E. Stcgal, Vice-President; D. Atwood, Treasurer; R. Jones, Secretary; Standing : R. Williams, President. L ane Barnes, J. Barganier, D. Ernest, B. Hudson, C. F ' lenner, H. Bolin, H. Dillard, M. Blount. Absent from picture: M. Coggins, L. Compton, J. Gray, P. McClellan, E. Spincer, C. Watson, N. Rich, J. Bright, C. Adams, R. Lindsay, C. Barnes, J. Gavin. First Row: Y. Poe, S. Anderson, J. Wagner, J. Barrett, K. Huffman, B. Marshall, S. Adams, C. Moltey, A. Cahoon, G. Johnston, H. Mills. D. Maham, B. McClung, P. Askew, L. Saw yer, E. Shackelford. J. Jordan. S. Suniolla. Second Row: J. Gardner, E. Hamm, P. Aliff, B. Oliver. M Bright. J. McKee. Tlurd Row: Mrs. M. Weaver. D. The main objective of the library club is to make the library as attractive and neat as possible with fellow classmates cooperating. The club has bought curtains for the doors in the library, and has also bought plastic letters for the bulletin board use through the school. There have been quite a few projects this year in which the club has participated. One of the most important was a float in the Home- coming parade. The float displayed the cos- tumes of cheerleaders from the year 1923 to 1953. The club also gave an assembly program concerning certain books in the library. As one of the projects to raise money the club had a raffle on two cakes. 1 he Library Club sponsored Citizenship Week. One person from each class was elected by his fellow classmates. 1 he four people elected received a loving cup each. President, B. Marshal; Vice-President, S. Adams; Secretary, K. Huffman; Sergeant-at-Arms, C. Williams; Treasurer, A. Cahoon. First Row: J. Parker. C. Shires, C. Molene. C. Fulcher. J. Zebzeniak, J. Hudson, R. Moore, B. Baucom, R. Fisk, B. Parker, A. Wall. R. Alexander, D. Johnson, B. Hobson. Sponsor— Mr. Habicht. Second Row: H. Cooper. H. Wil- liams, A. Gerald, G. Ladd, R. McCormic, J. Tyler, L. Watkins. B. Gregory, J. Creech, R. Clark. M. Myers, N. A. Wall, G. Slaughter, C. Angus, L. Meadows, R. Mebane. Absent from picture: D. Sunman. The Shop Club of Cradock was organized to better the school and community. This is the first year of the club, but is has progressed greatly. The largest project the Shop Club has undertaken was to build toys for the under- privileged children at Christmas. Many of the boys have had to work nights and after school to complete the various projects in time. Other projects were to build scenery for the stage, teachers name plates for the doors, and desk signs for Mr. Eaves room. There are many other jobs, too numerous to mention, around school that the boys of the Shop Club have done. Whenever any one is in need of help the boys are ready to give a hand. Tbe boys proudly display tbeir Christmas Project. The Future Homemarkers of America is open to all girls who have had one year of Flome Economics or are at the present enrolled in a Home Economics Class. We are affiliated with both state and national organizations. This year the club sponsored a Hallowe en and Christmas party. The Christmas project was dressing dolls in co-operation with the Toys for Tots program. The Homecoming float was our pride and joy. In spite of all the dead batteries, we fin ally came through in first place. Our chapter took two delegates to the State F. H. A. Convention held at Madison College, Harrisonburg, Virginia. These dele- gates were appointed leaders of several groups. IQN-FLA5H-YE5TER[]AY-Tnr A v T nMDRRDW 1 ' J A| The prize winning F. H. A. float colorfully displays the main interest of girls yesterdav todav and tomorrow. Juture JJ omemahers merica First Row: B. Kellam, M. Evans, M. Harris, C. House. Snodgrass, Mrs. A. Tate, D. Eanes. Absent from picture: C. Cahoon, Miss Covington, A. Stegal, J. Lamb, D. D. Carter. Flenner, H. Snoddy, L. Ott, E. Griffin, R. Harris, S. I believe every young person has a right to earn his living at a useful occupation and that this right should not be denied him because of race, color, or creed. I believe every young person should take responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks in a manner that will reflect credit to himself, his associates, his school, and his community. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and to think clearly, and I pledge myself to use these abilities to make America a better place for everyone. The Chapter is as big a part of the ship as any club in the school. President, Phyllis Farrar; Vice-President, Adelia Gift; Sec- retary, Joyce Wall; Treasurer, Gailya Chambers; Reporter, Joyce Waddell; Sergeants-at-Arms, Roy Elliott, Donald Fisher. duture $udine6d tjCeaderd of? sdi merica First Row: S. Buckner, S. Fisher, J. Dawson, J. Swain, A. Engleman, S. Jones, J. Carpenter, D. Fisher, J. Rhodes, N. Alviar, F. Creamer. Mr. Ea ves. Second Row: J. Hodges, J. Waddell, J. Wall, R. Elliott, A. Gift, B. Edmondson, P. Farrar, L. Reiley, G. Chambers, S. Crisp. cience ■H if . — Hi Jjjm J | - j Y..„. • : 3 y Y A Left to Right: Miss McDonald, R. Searcy. P. Foster, J. Smith, B. Forrest, B. Rice, E. Schevers. A. Cahoon, R. Williams, S. Brooks, L. Andrews, L. Flodges, D. Bernard. Mr. Early. President. Aubrey Cahoon: Vice-President, Roy Williams: Secretary. Diane Bernard (Absent), and Treasurer, Edward Chevers. The Science Club is primarily designed for students who have more than casual interest in science. In addition to held trips and demonstrations of general interest, each mem- ber has individual projects on which they work during the school year. The purpose of the club is to provide the students with a medium to express their ideas. The club is not a newly organized club, but was formed over four years ago. 1 he Sponsor this year is Mr. James Early. The Bible Club has fulfilled most of its objectives for the year. The main objective that we had was to have a Chapel Service in the auditorium each morning. Permission was granted and a regular schedule was set up from 8:50 to 9:00 every morning. Another objective that we have accom- plished is that of backing and supporting outh for Christ in Portsmouth. Every Sat- urday night a group of Cradock Bible Club students are present at the regular meeting. Cradock Bible Club also has had one night meeting with the Churchland and Wil- son Bible Clubs. This meeting was planned by the outh for Christ, and many Cradock students were among those present. President. Wallace Coggins; Vice-President, Doris Eason: Secretary. Jerry Williams; Quiz Leader, Pat Branche, and Treasurer, Barbara Hawkins. Le t to Right, Front Row: Mr. Ware, C. M. Bray, C. McRay, W. Coggins, G .Williams, D. Eason. B. Hawkins, P. Branch, V. Evans. C. Burton. F. Gilbert. C. Hales. S. Lee. Second Row: B. Edwards, N. Henderson, S. Buchanan, C. Kilpatrick, B. Williams, E. Goodrich, N. Neads, D. Ripley. P. Harvey. Third Row: J. Richardson, I. Benfield, M. Ramsey, B. Boone, S. Snell, A. Sumner, S. Ritter, S. Moore. Fourth Row: G. Presson, C. Hibble, W. Oliver, R. Willburn, H Veal, R. Langston. Absent from picture: B. Phelps, 5. W ' honig, B. Singleton. R. Ballance, D. Bugg, J. Evans. S. Smoot. ■afcjBj ' mm gy First year journalism group. 120 Jacquie Bogan, is tlie Make-up Editor of the paper. As this is her last year, she has been Photography Editor, one year; Feature Editor and Make-up Editor a half-year each. Anne Coffman a Senior now holds the position of Feature Editor after being Headline Editor one year and Associate Editor a hall-year and Feature Editor the last half of the year. Jo Ann Love, a Senior, is Editor of The Shipmate. In her Junior year she was Assistant Editor, therefore she moved to the position of Editor the following year. She .Shipmate The Staff of The Shipmate meets with first year students in one class and the staff composed of the second year students in a separate class. The first year class collects copy for the paper and types manuscript, while the second year class, has special individual jobs to do such as; make-up, making assign- ments, and meeting the deadline. Betty Lou oung, is Associate Editor of the paper. During her two years in Journalism she has been Column Writer, Make-up Editor for half a year and Associate Editor in her Senior year. The sponsors of The Shipmate are Miss Credle and Mr. John B. Eaves. Miss Credle takes care of the newspaper and teaches the two Journalism classes, and Mr. Eaves directs the advertising and business part of the paper. A first year student is the Sports Editor of the paper. He i Ken Parsons, also a Senior. These two Senior girls are the business managers of the paper. Janie Roe is a second year student. In her Junior year she was a reporter. Georgia Bullard is only a first year student. Dorothy Nelson, a first year student was chosen to he the Circulation Manager, of The Shipmate. She is a Senior and her job is to circulate the newspaper to the students and mail exchange papers to other schools and to former students. The only Junior on the staff is Bobby Hudson the Art Editor of the newspaper. He has drawn cartoons for the feature page and sports page. Next year Bobby plans to hold an even better position plus helping with the art. The staff at rest after doing their part of the paper as instructed by Miss Credle. Some read or correct manuscript, while others find exchange papers to read. I I Firs! Row: L. Grubbs. F. Higgins. B. Goodwin, R. Kelley, H. McPbearson, T. Doxey, J. Morrison, J. Shorter, R. G. Spicer, M. Buck, D. Honneycutt, J. Jones. Second Row: Bascomb, B. Asbby, C. Hester, R. Smith, L. Hutchins. The RiHe Club was organized with three purposes in mind. The main reason is to teach safe gun handling to as many people as pos- sible. Th is is especially important in this sec- tion because almost everyone has a gun. or will, at some time in his life own one. Our other two objectives are to help introduce gun handling classes in all state schools, and to shoot against the other local rifle teams in the name of our school. We have several matches in sight now. The bring is being done at the indoor range in the Navy ’t ard where guns, targets, target carriers and other necessities are made available to us. Mr. Shaw, a member ol the senior Navy ard Rifle Club, is our instruc- tor and he has done an excellent job of teach- ing us the proper technique. He has been able to borrow several bne rifles for the club s use from his friends, and these have helped very much in boosting our scores. I bese fellows look like they know what they re doing. ear in eview As the year of 1952-53 comes to an end we look back across the pages of our book and review. First, we see the Student Council as they begin their work in the Summer. Leading them is Miss Elizabeth West and Jimmy Mounie, President, is her shadow. They appointed com- mittees like the traffic, cafeteria, and supplies to help carry out the plans of the SCA. Then the Big Brother System was set up in order to make new students feel at home. The Honor Council was formed in Sep- tember under the sponsorship of Mr. Leroy Rose. The purpose of the council is to promote honesty through the school. The library was opened with many new books for the students to read. A football schedule was then set up with Cradock winning its first game over Great Bridge. New Varsity Cheerleaders were chosen and Junior Varsity cheerleaders were elected to cheer for the J.V. teams. Because of the crowded condition of the school a new assembly schedule was set up, thus having two assemblies, with certain rooms leaving from first period to attend the program. On September 30, the first P.T.A. meet- ing was held. The purpose of this meeting was to introduce the new teachers. 1 he Shipmate put out the first paper in September. This was the first time in the his- tory of the school, a paper had been published during the first month of school. It was a four page extra. The Senior class met on October to decide the ' amount of class dues, the motto, the dedi- cation of the annual and the time for soliciting advertisements. In October, plans for Homecoming were made. The date was set for November 7. After the date was set, student and faculty com- mittee chairmen were chosen. The leader of this Alumni Review was Mr. William Sind- linger with Gary Keesecker, student chairman. November 13, College Day was observed for the Juniors and Seniors planning to enter college. On November 21, the first play was given by the Senior Dramatics Club. It was called The Night of January 16, under the direc- tion of Mr. John Damelio. Through the help of the students and faculty members, four needy families were helped to have a brighter Thanksgiving. This was the result of the combined efforts of eight clubs and the extensive help of Miss Phoebe WTaver. The 1953 Annual was next the talk of the school with the deadline being set as December 1. The basketball teams were formed with the Varsity under Mr. Bob Eisiminger and Mr. Hudson as J.V. coach. On December 11 and 12 the annual Minstrel was held with entertainers from the Mixed Chorus and Girls Chorus. Mr. F. S. Kingdon was sponsor of the minstrel with Annette Windley acting as student chairman. All through the year Cradock s Teen Town Hall panel has been heard each Thurs- day night at 9:05, over W.S.A.P. January 23-27 began and ended the first semester with Exams. The Curious Savage, a play in three acts was given by the faculty on February 13. This was under the direction of Mr. John Damelio. The annual Beauty Contest planned and sponsored by the SCA, was held March 6, with contestants from all four classes. The Boys’ Beauty Contest was presented in April by the Journalism classes. Mr. Franklyn S. Kingdon. director of the choruses of Cradock presented a musical in April. This was followed by an operetta in May. The third Freshman-Sophomore prom in the history of the school was held on March 20 in the Gym. On May 1, the fi nal Dance for the Seniors was held — the Junior-Senior Prom, the last of the Seniors activities. A melodrama was given by the Seniors as their Senior play. An elaborate Senior Banquet was held in May. The Baccalaureate Service was held on Sunday, June 7 in the High School audi- torium. This was followed by Commencement Exercises on Monday, June the 8th. The close of school means a parting of the ways. Some go out into the world, others will enjoy vacations only to return in the fall. ' Vacuity “THE CURIOUS SAVAGE ” CAST Florence Miss Kidd Hannibal Mr. Hudson Fairy May . . . Miss Fitzgerald Jeffrev Mr. Damelio Mrs. Paddy .... Miss Pearson Titus . . . Mr. Sindlinger Samuel Lily Belle Ethel Miss Wilhelmina . . . . Miss Covington Dr. Emmett Mr. William Sindlinger and Miss Gloria Pearson— The winners of the best actor and actress award in the faculty play, The Curious Savage. Mrs. Savage as she tells them of her great likes and wealth on the outside world. The other members think she is sane and try to prove to her they are also as she is. The Curious Savage, a three-act play was given by the members of the faculty. The play took place in the living room of the Cloisters, a home for the weak minded peo- ple, who were wealthy. The whole point of the play is to contrast them with Mrs. Savage s children and the insane outside world. Mrs. Savage is a wealthy woman sent to the home by her children. They were trying to get her to give them her bonds. At the time she turns the bonds over to them the lights go out, and the bonds disappear. After everyone has left thinking the bonds were burned, the nurse returns them to Mrs. Savage, saying she did not want the children to have them. The members of tbe cast as they all thought them- selves to be. Pretty, talented with families of their anuary Best actress and actor — Nancy Meiggs and George Combs. mnella, gangster, and bis gunmen enter th: 1 up the main aisle. The stage was th and the audi lienee was The defendant, her lawyer, and court officials. Front Row: P. Cannella, B. Hodges, J. Mounie, Mr. J. Damelio, G. Keesecker, J. Penland, N. Meiggs, J. Griffin, G. Combs, N. Owens, D. Blosser. Back Row: H. McGee. F. Webster. W. Wright, A. Boggs, P. Rose, J. HeffingeF, C. Kessler, B. Baldwin, B. Rose, S. Andrews, M. Griffin, T Williams, V. Norcum, F. Zerkle, and B. Lee. ' J4, ome id Here is an informal snapshot of Howard Kirk, Homecoming King and Billye Lilly, Homecoming Queen. This was taken after their election. Gary Keesecker was the student chairman of all Homecoming activities and Mr. William Sindl inger was the faculty chairman. Honor class chairman was Alice Faye Cooper; the sponsors were Miss Elizabeth West, Mrs. Elizabeth Bruce and Miss Evelyn Byrd; publicity, Jo Ann Love, sponsors. Miss Betty Jane Yarborough, Miss Ruth Credle; queen elections, Kent Hudgins, sponsors. Miss Joyce Kidd and M iss Frances Parsons; parade, Murray Shackleford, sponsors, Mr. John Da- melio and Mr. W. A. Hogan; floats, Linnie Ritter; units, Maurice Griffin; halftime show, Janette Griffin, Bobby Baldwin, Nicky Ashby and Joyce Penland, sponsor, Mr. William Linzey; dance. Sue Peters, Charlotte McDan- nald, Henry Eason, Chick Smith, sponsors, Mr. Jack Thomas, Mr. Darrel Hudson, Mrs. Edna M. Bartlett, Miss Mary Ann Barry and Mr. Joseph H. Ziska nd; honor football teams, Frank Webster, and Bob Clark, sponsors, Mr. Larry Weldo n and Mr. Bob Eisiminger; pep rally, all varsity cheerleaders and their sponsor, Miss Phoebe Weaver; dinner, Myra Lou Hurst, sponsors, Mrs. Joseph Metzler, Mrs. Arthur Richardson and Miss Retha Alice Covington. Other committees were welcoming, Jimmy Mounie, sponsor. Miss Cora Mae Fitzgerald; special events, James Woods, sponsor, Mr. Oral Ware; alumni reception committee, Mrs. Ann Tate, Mrs. Jerry Madigan and Miss Retha Slice Covington; pre-game, Mickey Elder, and sponsors, Mrs. Thelma McDonald. Mr. Frank- lyn Kingdon and Mr. LeRoy Rose. The Queen is being crowned as the awaiting king and two crown bearers watch the smiling Senior. e The King. Queen and Court in the center of the football field during the half time show. I he Court consists of representatives from each of the four classes. The Homecoming Banquet was held in the cafeteria. A dinner for alumni students, members of the school and any outsider. Above is a starving crew in line for chow. Frist prize was given to the Cradock Florist. On the float rode Gloria Strickland. The Art Club won second prize with a demonstration of the year s pleasures. ! Jimmy Rencau. Dick Blosser and Melvin Olsen steal the show. Boh Spear gets in the mood because he is Alabamy Bound. Joyce Penland swings to Lovely Hula Hands. The Minstrel was held on December 1 1 and 12 in the school auditorium. The spon- sors were Annette Windley, student Chair- man; Mr. Franklyn S. Kingdon, faculty Chairman. The entertainment featured a chorus line, singers, and specialties. There were two chorus lines. The first line included Lorraine Koon, Janie Roe, Shirley Roe, Marlene Speegle, Betty Jo Taylor. The second included Mae Amory, Sandra Andrews, Georgie Bullard, Grace McCIung, Ann Murphy, Arlene Schwab, Barbara Williams and Pat McNeal. The specialties featured George Combs and Jean Hodges in a novelty dance routine. Norma Brescia and Brucie Hodg es, Carolyn Varner, Annette Windley, and Joyce Pen land were also featured in numbers. The singers were Mickey Elder, Ann Stephens, Anne Coffman, Betty Lou Young, Donna Bruckse, Bessie Gore, Susan Nelson, Pat Thompson, Helen Wilkins, Carolyn Ruck- art. George Combs, Donald Fisher, Edgar Old Man River sung by our outstanding bass Edger Derby. Derby, Jack White, Lorraine Koon, Maurice Shackelford, the Sextette, Quartette and Shirley Burton. Howard Kirk was Mr. Interlocutor and the end men were Dickie Blosser, Jimmy Reneau. Bobby Spear, Melvin Olson, J ommy Johnson, and Freddie Zerkle. After the Minstrel, Mr. Bob Smith local dancer, invited individuals from the minstrel to join his U. S. O. Troop Show. The mem- bers of his show from Cradock High School are: Barbara Allen. Sarah Bland, Jacquie Bogan, Marye Bradley, Donna Bruckse, George Combs, Edgar Derby, Phyllis Duggins, Billy Fisher, Dewey Foster, Bessie Mae Gore, Jean Hodges. Lorrain Koon, Bobby Mebane, LeRoy Reynolds. Shirl ey Roe, Jane Row, Phyllis Saver, Arlene Schwab, Marlene Speegle, Bobby Spear, Carl Stegall, Jackie Strickland, Betty Jo Taylor, Jack W hite, Annette Wind- ley, and Maxine Zicafoose. The show travels Tidewater entertaining our armed forces and is directed by Mr. Bob Smih. The Co-directors are Annette Windley and Jerrie La Form. SEPTEMBER 5! P.T.A. - EXECUTIVE BOARD. ENOUGH SAID! WHY WE GROW. AT HOMECOMING. WHAT ' S THE STORY? Am OVERFLOWING! W ' H ™ ' r % uf J SCHOOL BEGINS AGAIN. TEEN TOWN HALL VISITS CRADOCK. JUNIORS! SOME STUDY SOME PLAY! BELLAMY AWARD AT WEST HIGH SCHOOL. CLEVELAND CRADOCK REPRESENTED BY JAMES MOUNIE BALLET OR WHAT? WHEN DO YOU GET OUT. FRANK? 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