Cradock High School - Admiral Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1958 volume:

FROM CRADOCK HIGH WE INVITE YOU TO TRAVEL... with the SENIOR CLASS, os we present with deep pride 2 II JlJJ ADMIRAL V- 3 PUBUC UBRARy RTSMOUTH VIRG , L. , .1 COME JOURNEY WITH FOREWORD JOHNNY PHILLIPS We, the Senior Class of 1958 cor- dially invite you to accompany us as we travel through our school days on what might be termed the “sec- ondary road” of life. It is our belief that the comparison between stu- dent and adult life, and that of a “secondary road” and a “main high- way”, is very similar. In high school we travel a somewhat sheltered path, and only after four years of study and preparation in the ways of the outside world do we finally emerge into the fast moving traffic on the highway of life. Within the four short years we spend at Cradock, we come in con- tact with many forms of Citizen- ship. From these forms we must learn and practice until we are ready to take our places in the com- munity. We_ practice good sports- manship at football games, where we sit side by side with adult members of our community. At basketball and baseball games our conduct is displayed before the p ublic. Handling the matters of self-gov- ernment we have the Student Co- operative Association, which is made up of elected representatives from the student body. Through this vital organization, we, the students, have the chance to aid the ad- ministration in conducting school affairs. Also, under the S. C. A., there is a system of clubs through which we learn the fundamentals of “socializing” and serving in a group capacity. From these, and similar activities, we feel that we, as future citizens of our community, state, and nation, have become better equipped to travel safely along the highway of life. CONTENTS Administration Features 10 24 S p o r t s 3 2 Clubs 52 Classes 94 Homecoming is one of the most outstanding features of our school year. A Smith player breaks away from the mighty Admirals. 6 TRAVELING THE HALLS OF CRADOCK With deep admiration, we, the Senior Class of 1958, dedicate our “Admiral” to Mr, Vernon Barnes. When we began our high school days he, too, was a newcomer and now, with us, will leave Cradock’s halls. Whenever assist- ance was requested he was ready to render a helping hand. He stood firmly behind anyone in the right, and discipline was his watchword, Cradock High School and the students who have known him will never forget Mr. Barnes and to the Class of 1958 he will remain for- ever among our most cherished memories. 8 yi lk.. l eknx9n (Scck ieS PHYSICAL EDUCATION BUSINESS EDUCATION Administration THESE AREOURTRAVEL GUIDES 12 We socialize after lunch. Color is an import- ant part of life and we learn to appre- ciate it. We are always eager to return home. From left to right, C. E. Russell, H. C. Paxson, Jr., H. A. Hall, Jr., E. H. Everton, E. W. Chittum, S. N. Sawyer, B. M. Williams, M. C. Alford, H. C. Barnes, A. E. Roach. SCHOOL BOARD Although we as students seldom have the opportunity to meet the School Board , they are always behind us and ready to help in any situation. An example of this was the two days that school was closed because there were too many absent due to the flu. This not only helped the students, who were sick but it gave the other students a holiday. The members of the Board are as follows ; Charles E. Russell from Western Branch, H. C. Paxson, Jr., who is one of the Assistant Superintendents, H. A. Hall, Jr. from Pleas- ant Grove, E. H. Everton from Deep Creek, E. W. Chittum, the Superintendent, S. N. Sawyer, the Clerk, B. M. Williams from Washington District, M. C. Alford, the Sup- ervisor of Education, H. C. Barnes, the other Assistant Superintendent, and A. E. Roach from Pleasant Grove. 1 4 MR. E. W. CHITTUM Superintendent of Schools Mr. J.J. Booker, Jr. MESSAGE The school year of 1957-58 is now his- tory. Herein is your written record — a pictorial account of pupils and events, a reminder of time, effort and energy in- vested, a proof of the fine spirit, loyalty and cooperation which exists between stu- dents and faculty. We look forward with keen anticipa- tion to the unfolding of the Cradock High School story as it appears on these pages. I wish to highly commend the staff and faculty advisor on this production of THE ADMIRAL J. J. Booker, Jr. Principal PRINCIPALS MR. WAYNE HOGAN Assistant Principal 15 MR. VERNON BARNES Assistant Principal GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Mr. William Sindlinger Randolph-Macon College, A. B. Degree Head of Guidance Department Senior Advisor, Dramatics Mrs. Patricia M. Metzler Mary Washington College, B. S. Degree William Mary, M. Ed. Testing and Sophomore Advisor, Business Education Mrs. Audrey Pannell Madison College, B. S. Degree Junior Advisor, Business Education Miss Cora Mae Fitzgerald Madison College, B. S. Degree Freshman Guidance Advisor Dramatics, English, Forensics they charted our way 16 ENGLISH Miss Ruth Credle Salem College, B.A. English, Quill and Scroll Mr. Henry Carter Randolph-Macon College, B.A. George Peabody College for Teachers, M.A. English, The Log Mrs. Janet Edrington Mary Washington College, B.A. English Mrs. Elizabeth J. Bruce Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, B.A. French, Latin, Lambda Tri-Hi-Y Miss Joan P. Hill Radford College, B.A. English, Beta Tri-Hi-Y, The Log Verbs, adverbs, dangling participles are all part of an English day. Mrs. Anna T. McGinnis Westhampton College, Longwood College, B.S. Latin, English, Gamma Tri-Hi-Y Miss Jane H. Hix George Washington University, A.B. Stanford University, M.A. Civics, English, Journalism, The Shipmate HISTORY Miss Evelyn V. Byrd College of William and Mary, B.A. World History, Government, The Admiral, The Senior Class Miss Elizabeth West Longwood College, B.A. Civics, American History, Leader- ship Training, Student Council Mrs. Anna P. Mitchell George Washington University, A.B. American Government Mr. Fred M. Fariss Columbia Bible College, Bachelor of Biblical Education Civics, Mechanical Drawing, Bible Club Mrs. Jayne C. Wilkinson Duke University, B.A., University of Richmond, M.A., Carver School of% Missions and Social Work, M.R.E. Lambda Tri-Hi-Y, Civics. American History, Government Mr. James C. Mounie College of William and Mary, B.A. English and Speech Students “travel” through their Social Studies. MATH AND SCIENCE Mrs. Phoebe M. Richardson Randolph-Macon Women’s College, B.A. Algebra, General Math. Mr. Herbert W. Harlow Virginia Tech. B.S. Plane Geometry, Algebra, Senior Math, Math Club Mrs. Geraldine Jackson East Carolina College, B.A. and M.A. Algebra, Plane Geometry, Math Club Mr. Antonio B. Niemeyer, Jr. Virginia Military Institute, B.S. Chemistry, Physics, Science Club Miss Mary A. Gallagher College of William and Mary, A.B. Algebra, Solid Geometry. Math Club Mrs. Martha Rhea Carter Madison College, B.S. Science, Future Teachers of America Mrs. Sharon M. Harold Iowa State College, B.S. General Science, General Mathematics DoeS 4 8’s really equal 1 2? D.O. - D.E. - BUSINESS - SCIENCE Mr. William Sease Appalachian State Teachers College. B.S. M.Ed. Diversified Occupations, D. O. Club Mr. Noble L. Moore Virginia Polytechnic Institute, M.Ed. Business Education. Co-sponsor of F.B.L.A. Mr. Oral E. Ware Fairmont State Teachers College, B.S.. A.B. : V.P.I.. M.Ed. Distributive Education, D. E. Club Miss Sarah W. Newton Madison College, B.S. Typing, General Business, G«mmo ' T .; xji.y Mr. Moore prepares us for the Business world. Miss Emeline Marlowe Madison College, B.S. Typing, General Business, F.B.L.A. Mrs. Rachel F. Adams East Carolina College. B.S. Science Mrs. Nancy M. Witte East Carolina College, B.S. Biology, Admirals Tri Hi-Y, Sopho- more Class Sponsor. Science Club Mrs. E. Imogene Warren Fairmont State College, A.B. Chorus, Music Club PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mr. Larry Weldon Presbyterian College, B.A. Civics, Head Coach. Monogram Club Mrs. Shirley O. Brooks Radford College, B.S. Health and Physical Education, Inter-Ciub Council, G.A.A., J.V. Cheerleaders Mr. Jafk E. Veazie Massachusetts State Teachers College, B.S. Physical Education Miss Janice O. Cannon East Carolina, B.S. Health and Physical Education, G.A.A., Co-sponsor of J.V. Cheerleaders Mr. MacDonald Eure East Carolina College, B.S Coach Varsity Basketball Basketball, too, takes teaching and practice. Miss Virginia E. Noel Madison College, B.S. Physical Education, J.V. Cheerleadei’s Mr. Jack P. Benzie East Carolina, B.S. Physical Education, J.V. Football and Basketball Coach ECONOMICS, FINE AND INDUSTRIAL ARTS Art at Cradock is very important Science can be fun. Miss Norma Jean Waddle Radford College, B.S. Home Economics, F ' uture Homemakers of America Mrs. Netta B. Staffon Mansfield State Teacher’s College. Carnegie Institution of Technol- ogy, School of Fine Arts, B.A. Art, Art Club Miss Barbara West East Carolina College, B.S. Home Economics Mr. Leo Imperial Stetson University, Florida State University Band Mr. Frank C. Adams East Carolina College, B.S. Industrial Arts Mr. Walter L. Cox, Jr. East Carolina College, B.S. Industrial Arts ALLIED SERVICES Miss Margrette S. Miller Secretary Mrs. Katherine Nance Raleigh School of Commerce, Chief Clerk Mrs. Marjorie Y. Weaver Mary Washington College, B.S. Librarian, Libi ' ary Club Mrs. Weaver shows students proper reading habits. Mrs. LeCompte Lunchroom Manager Mr. Leslie D. Bell Lynchburg College, B.S. University of Pittsburgh, M.Ed. Driver Education Miss Phoebe E. Weaver George Washington University, A,B. Degree Director of Attendance, Varsity Cheerleaders, National Honor Society Mrs. Mary Edwards Assistant Librarian John loves Mary” was . huge success FEATURES 25 They too, traveled the halls of Cradock Homecoming Hampered by rain, and a postponed game, the Cradock High School 1957 Homecoming, which still managed to be a huge success, honored the classes of 1932, 1942, and 1952. The Homecoming Parade was squeezed in between two large rain showers and proved to be one of the best Cradock has had since the first Homecoming back in 1948. The PTA for the first time sponsored the Home- coming Banquet and the largest turn-out for a school banquet was present. The crowd was estimated at being close to five hundred persons. After the banquet, however, the Alumni were told the bad news that rain had cancelled the football game and dance. On the following Monday night. Queen, Joan Spear, and King, Ray Cox, were crowned at the half-time show of the Oscar Smith-Cradock game . . . Cradock won 26-18. The awards were also pre- sented to the best floats that were in the parade. Th e winners were the Art Club, the Dramatics Club, the GAA, and the Job’s Daughters. Plans for the Homecoming, however, began long before the actual date, with Earlene Whitehurst and Joan Spear chosen as co-chairmen for the big day. The two girls were in charge of selecting persons to serve on various committees and were to see that everything was going smoothly. Everyone did a wonderful job and the Alumni will be the first to S3 V SO ■ Tiger player stops Komer after a long gain. Homecoming KING and QUEEN, Ray Cox and Joan Spear. The 1942 football team???? Class of ’52 looks back at the days in “dear ole Cradock”. The crowning of the Homecoming Royalty. Calender Of Events Pep Rally, Parade (winning floats: Dramatics, Art, G.A.A.) Banquet, (honored Classes of ’32, ’42, ’52.) Pre- game Show, Football game (Cradock stopped Oscar Smith 26-18) Dance, sponsored by the Senior Class. Cradock’s parade winners receive their trophies. Good friends are together again. 27 The McKinleys arrive at an awkward moment. John Loves Mary One of the funniest comedies ever to have been staged at Cradock was presented on December 5, and 6 before a crowd close to 1,200. The play that was such a success on Broadway and in the movies was also a smash with the adults and students. Having the lead roles were David Spivey and Marcy Wilkins. One of the brightest spots in the play was the appear- ance of Monroe Duncan and Earlene Whitehurst who made their parts into characters who had the audience continually laughing. Others in the cast were A1 Biddle, Ray Cox, Tommy Perry, Karen Belding, Lee Smith and Tommy Cooper. The play was judged on Thursday night by Norfolk County dramatic coaches. On Friday the Best Actor Award was presented to A1 Biddle and the Best Actress Award to Marcy Wilkins. Both Biddle and Wilkins have won previous awards. Director for the play was Mr. Wil- liam Sindlinger who was assisted by Miss Margarette Miller and Miss Cora Mae Fitzgerald. John just couldn’t take it! Best Actor, A1 Biddle Best Actress, Marcy Wilkins THE CAST . . . M. Duncan, E. Whitehurst, D. Spivey, M. Wilkins, A. Biddle; Second row: R. Cox, T. Perry, K. Belding, L. Smith, T. Cooper, Mr. Sindlinger. Oscar Ray Cox Mary Marcy Wilkins Fred A1 Biddle John David Spivey Harwood Biddle Tommy Cooper George Beechwood__Tommy Perry Lily Karen Belding Phyliss Earlene Whitehurst James Monroe Duncan Victor Lee Smith Dramatics Club Play The happy runner-ups. A scene from the rollicking comedy, John Loves Mary. Directors and winners, Miss Cora Mae Fitzgerald, A1 Biddle, Earlene Whitehurst, Monroe Duncan, Marcy Wilkins, Mr. William Sindlinger. 29 Armed Forces Day They can smile now, but in a few years . . The First Armed Forces Day at Cradock was presented in the fall of ’57. The day was a huge success with the boys and girls alike. For the boys, the ’e were representatives from the Air Force, Army, Navy, Coast Guard, National Guard, and the Marine Corps. They spoke on the regulations, recruiting, and duties of being in the Armed Forces. After a joint assembly, there were individual discussion groups in which Cradock students could ask questions. For the girls there was a demonstration of the stoves of the future. They were shown the different functions of the new stoves and how to use them. The girls learned how to cook food in less than three seconds and it still be as tasty as ever. Mr. Sindlinger and his guidance staff should be commended for their efforts in presenting our first Armed Forces Day. Waiting their turn to speak. Cooking (a major part of life) holds everyone’s attention. f 1 , •J’- ' Back To School Dance “That’ll Be the Day,” “A Whole Lot of Shaking ' Going On,” and “Teddy Bear,” — those were some of the songs heard on September 13th. The occasion was the annual Back to School Dance sponsored by the Student Council. Everybody wants to get into the act. There were features such as dancing and singing contests to add to the color of the dance. The chairmen for this second annual Back to School Dance was Tommy Perry. The music had seniors and freshman alike, “really hopping,” and naturally the wearing apparel was Bermuda shorts and Ivy League caps. To make the dance even more of a success the seniors were entertained by the Freshmen, who sang the Alma Mater, did jigs, and smiled “pretty” while the Seniors applied lipstick to their frightened faces. High school students in their favorite Careful consideration goes into the selection of pastime, dancing. music for the dance. 32 33 FOOTBALL Led by a strong offense the Cradock Admirals finished one of the strongest teams in the state. The Admirals started off the season being heavy underdogs to one of the Eastern District powers, Warwick. However, the Admirals got off to an early lead and were never headed as they won 32-27. The following week Cradock took the road to the western part of the state to meet the team that won the Western District championship, Andrew Lewis. The Western team was held scoreless as the Cradock eleven rolled, 7-0. Suffolk entered the second home game for the Admirals with an unimpressive 0-3 record and the misfortune of having 87 points scored upon them and having scored 0 points. It was a dull game as Cradock easily won 18-0. When the Granby Blue Comets came to Cradock Stadium, it was a different story for the Admirals. Instead of leading the entire game Cradock had to come from behind twice before they could win 18-13. Jimmy Moy lead the Admirals in the first Cradock win over a Granby eleven in six years. Oscar Smith was counting on damping the Crad- ock Homecoming gala ceremonies. The Tigers trailed only by one point at halftime 13-12 but in the second half Cradock pulled away to win 26-18. Maury, a team that had been beaten by Cradock only once in history, looked as if they might stop the Admiral winning streak by leading at the half 13-0 but the Admirals came storming back and won 19-13. When Cradock took to the road they were in for three long weeks as the Admirals lost three games in a row. The Cradock eleven couldn’t get their of- fensive attack off the ground as they scored only one touchdown in these three games. The scores were Princess Anne 13-7, Norview (Eastern District Champion) 9-0, Churchland 13-0. The latter was the game that really hurt worst of all. In the final game of the season on Thanksgiving Day the Admirals were very worried as they were scheduled to meet a team that had scored 48 points the week before. The Cradock team drilled on de- fense all week expecting an all out Halifax County offensive attack. But, when Turkey Day rolled around, it was a different story as the Admirals found the Western team’s offense and defense were far below their expectations. The Admirals found themselves on the winning side of a lopsided 41-7 score. In this Holiday game all of the Admirals shone forth, but the Most Valuable Player award went to the top touchdown receiver in the state. Tommy Cooper. Cradock also had the top touchdown passer in the state, Jimmy Moy who threw for 14 touchdowns (tied the record). The Admirals, coached by Larry Weldon, placed two men on the All-City, End, Tommy Cooper and Guard, Joe Huneycutt. Cooper, also, placed on the second team of the All-Tide- water. All in all, it was a great football year for the Mighty Admirals from Cradock. Co-captains of the 1957 Cradock football team. Sonny Komer, Tommy Cooper. Cradock Stunned S ' i A ' ' V . ■ - ' j- 1 9|L m • • raST ' 1 La4 uOHir« 1 1 1 1 First row: P. Rollins, J. Davis, J. Huneycutt, S. Komer, co-captain, B. Vann, T. Cooper, co-captain, S. Smith, B. Kendrick, J. Moy, M. Carroll. Second row; Mgr. B. Beachboard, L. Umberger, C. Russell, S. Daggett, T. Odom, J. Robinson, C. Porter, R. Boatwight, J. Underwood, G. Odom, J. Lawson, S. Dunston, Mgr. Third row: Mgr. R. Huneycutt, W. Waff, C. Huneycutt, S. Kay, S. Slaughter, A. Rodriguez, K. Dice, B. Spence, T. Butler, T. Lawson. Fourth row: R. Jones, B. Hornik, B. Strickland, J. McDuffie, E. Nixon, L. Weldon, I. Cannon, B. Burke, B. Dail, B. Thomas. The Cradock football team managers. The Admiral coaching staff : Mr. Eure, Mr. Larry Weldon, Sammy Dunston, Bill Beachboard. headcoach, Mr. Benzie, Mr. Byrd. Opposition With Strong Offence. 35 Cradock Sinks Odom makes a touchdown after receiving a pass from Moy. Komer prepares to receive a pass. Coach Weldon charts the offensive tactics for the Warwick-Cradock game. Granby 18-12 A Smith player pulls away from the Crad- ock defenders. Sonny Komer is stopped by a South Nor- folk player, but not before he picks up a long gain. Coach Larry Weldon, long experienced in professional baseball and football, gives his squad a few pointers on how to combat a strong offense. YEAR’S RECORD Cradock 32 Cradock 7 Cradock 18 Cradock 18 Cradock 26 Cradock 19 Cradock 7 Cradock 0 Cradock 0 Cradock 41 Warwick Salam Suffolk Granby Smith Maury Princess Anne Norview Churchland Halifax 27 0 0 12 19 13 13 9 13 7 JOE HUNEYCUTT Guard, Senior TOMMY COOPER End, Senior tommy ODOM Junior BILLY STRICKLAND Tackle, Junior JACKIE LAWSON Fullback, Junior PAUL ROLLINS Guard, Sophomore 38 BUNCHIE VANN ®HalIbacV. Semor JERRY DAVIS Halfback, Senior 4h JIMMY MOY Quarterback, Senior CARL RUSSELL, JOHN McDUFFIE LENNIE UMBERGER Tackle, Junior Center, Junior Tackle, Sophomore 39 BARRY BAIL Halfback, Junior GEORGE ODOM Tackle, Junior LARRY WELDON Quarterback, Freshman WENDELL SMITH Fullback, Senior SONNY DAGGETT Tackle, Senior 40 JOHNNY UNDERWOOD Center, Junior Which one is down? WRESTLING For the first time since Cradock High School entered Group One in 1949 the athletic department added wrestling to the school’s sports “menu.” The coach for the wrestling squad was a teacher at Cradock Elementary School, Mr. Richard Frate. In sports it takes a few years to get to the point where you can offer real competition and this was the problem that faced the Admirals, they couldn’t match the experience of other squads in the Eastern District. However, the outlook is good for next year since the large percentage of the squad returns. Some of the leading wrestlers for the Admirals were in the 114 pound class: Darryl Toler, 120 — Benny Kendricks, 129 — Floyd Parker, 140 — Bobby Adams, 135 — Randy Jones, 147 — Thomas Harrington, 156 — Billy Strickland, 167 — Joe Huney- cutt, 177 — George Odom, and in the heavyweight class — Johnny Underwood. Of these players, all return but two seniors. The Admirals were lucky in having one experi- enced player on the squad and that was a Granby High School transfer — Benny Kendricks. Benny was out part of the season due to injuries suffered during the post-game wrestling. The top wrestler for the Cradock team was a junior who had no pre- vious experience, Floyd Parker. Parker was the only matman who constantly won. Johnny Under- wood is considered as a great prospect for next year. Which one is down? Benny tries to keep his opponent from getting him to the floor. F ' irst row: T. Harrington, R. Jones, G. Gregory, F. Parker, B. Kendrick, S. Toler, B. Blow. Second row: B. Adams, B. Strickland, J. Huneycutt, M. Homes, J. Underwood, G. Odom, N. Ryder. Merkie Carroll and Jimmy Adylette, the only letter- men on the team this year. First row: Jimmy Moy, Charles Perdue, Tommy Odom, Barry Bail, Ivan Thompson, Jackie Lawson, Jimmy Adylette, Larry Weldon, Marion “Merkie” Carroll. Second row: Glenn Griffen, Wayne Waff, Lennie Umberger. Tommy Odom reaches for the ball during an exciting moment of the game. BASKETBALL Cradock High School’s basketball team finished with an impressive record. Their results were su- perior to those of past years. Coach Mac Eure and his crew opened the campaign with an impressive win over Great Bridge. In this game Jimmy Moy and “Merkie” Carroll stunned the Wildcat defense scoring 18 points each. As the Admiral five entered their third game against Princess Anne High School, they found themselves heavy underdogs since the Cavaliers were considered to have a strong bulwark. Cradock easily crushed the Princess Anne team 78-60. Play- ing his first game as a regular, Tommy Odom proved himself a top notch scorer as he bagged 23 points. Odom made the All-Tidewater Player of the Week Team for that performance. Leading the Admirals in offense were “Merkie” Carroll, Jimmy Moy, and Tommy Odom. Carroll was considered one of the best cagers in the Eastern District. Cradock was one of the top offensive teams in the district and one of the poorest defensive teams. Coach Mac Eure has great hope for more im- provement next year since he has his big two aces, Odom and Carroll returning. He has two freshmen showing great promise, Wayne Waff and Larry Weldon, Jr. Both of these freshmen should develop in the next year or two. Playing their last games in a Cradock uniform were, Jimmy Aydlette, Ivan Thompson, “Chop- Chop” Moy. All in all, the Cradock five has much to be proud of. It was a highly successful year. 1 Where’s the Ball? Cradock Downs Churchland A Granby player erupts from the Cradock “volcano” Is four against one uneven odds? A Granby player breaks through the Cradock defense. Mr. Mac Eure, coach of the Cradock Bas- ketball team. TOMMV ODOM Junior LARRY WELDON Junior, Freshman CRADOCK JACKIE LAWSON Junior WAYNE WAFF Freshman BARRY BAIL Junior Slaughters IVAN THOMPSON Senior , tvfe ' one year- PRINCESS CHARLES PERDUE Senior “MERKIE” CARROLL Junior Returning letterman. GLENN GRIFFEN Junior “CHOP CHOP” MOY Senior ANNE LENNIE UMBERGER Sophomore 45 Down By The River The Varsity Cheerleaders this year were, Kathleen Rose, Grace Blow, Barbara Chap- man, Patsy Jefferies, Katherine McGinnis, Joan Spear, Nancy Pritchard, Judy Stalls, Sandra Breon, and Sandra Poe. Breon and Poe are Co-Captains, and have had one pre- vious year of experience. Patsy Jefferies With A Skit And A Skat The Varsity Cheerleaders take time out for a picture. Judy Stalls V First row: R. Rowe, C. Barnette, H. King, B. Collier, J. Rice, B. Arrick, J. Dorn, R. Hoylman, G. Phillips. Second row: T. Cotton, J. Phillips, C. Appel, C. Stevens, B. Brett, E. Sugar, C. Morris, C. Simmons, S. Rich- ardson. Third row: A. Black, J. Wilburn, T. Barrett, B. Forrest, J. Huneycutt, P. Johnson, K. Burke, T. Whitte. Fourth row: B. Burnell, R. Seidman, R. Lewis, L. Howell, L. Curtis, D. Vick, S. Dunston. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL After making a long sweep around right end, Komer is sandwiched between two Maury players. In order to have a successful sports season a team needs a good coach and Cradock’s J. V. had two fine coaches. Jack Benzie and his assistant Ray Cox, last year’s var- sity quarterback. 48 Manager, G. Grimes. First row: C. Stevens, J. Wiseman, H. Ellis, J. Robinson, J. R. Wilburn, G. Phillips, B. Collier, J. Padgent. Second row: B. Hornik, B. Hedgepeth, R. Wittington, E. Peron, P. Rollins, 0 Lassiter, 0. Smith, J. Darden. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL As in past years, Cradock had a very strong Junior Varsity Basketball squad. The coach for the Ensigns was a new comer to Cradock High School, Mr. Jack Benzie. Coach Benzie is a graduate of our closest rival, Wilson. Captain for the Little Admi- rals was Paul Rollins, who was on the squad last year. The Baby Admirals, besides having an im- pressive record, had a reputation for having a thrill a minute in their games. Every game was close and full of suspense until the last moment when the midget sized Cradock team would usually pull a rally. Captain for the fighting Admirals, Paul Rollins. New Cradock J. V. Coach, Mr. Jack Benzie. 49 The J. V. Cheerleaders: Paula Werz, Mary Green, Bennie Cahoon. Second row: Carol McCreary, Stevie Mc- Lawhorn, Lynne Davis, Nancy Bailey, Kay Nance, Linda Green, Linda Whitley. The Junior Varsity Head cheerleaders: Paula Werz and Bennie Cahoon. JUNIOR-VARSITY CHEERLEADERS The Junior Varsity Cheerleaders had a squad of ten very able girls this year. Three were Freshmen and Seven were Sophomores. The girls led the cheering for the Junior Varsity Football team and the Junior Var- sity Basketball Team. Everyone worked very hard to make this school year a very success- ful one sports wise. The girls were led this year by Paula Werz and Bennie Cahoon. 50 “Up,” and “in” is the way Betty Cross makes her many baskets. GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The girls learn sports not as popular as baseball or basketball such as hockey . . . and they’re good, too! In order to play table tennis you must be calm and very alert and these girls ai’e just that. They want to make a homerun and they make plenty of them, along with their triples. Sometimes, they do make a basehit . . . sometimes. Alright girls, let’s hit that volleyball “a country mile.” 51 Monogram Club presents portrait of Mr. Booker to the school CLUBS 53 Student Council Members. First row: T. Perry, I. Cannon, A. Maxson, M. Wilkins, C. Porter, Miss West. Second row: A. Biddle, K. Nance, J. Simns, J. Spear, S. Hayes, N. Houston, K. Prince, K. Belding, B. Saw- yer, R. Early, S. Marks, B. Spence, G. Blow, D. Wiggins and L. Hahn. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Co-Operative Association began its work long before school opened to set up plans for the coming year. They gave a pre-school tea for the Cradock teachers. To really get things started this year, the Student Council gave a “coke” party for the teachers. The Back to School Dance was a huge success this year. The Council sponsored the sale of Activity Tickets as well as giving Service Awards to deserv- ing students. The objectives for the year were: 1. To Review the Constitution and review the powers of the Council to prevent usurpation. 2. To keep the student body better informed. 3. To promote better behavior at all school func- tions. 4. To have better committees. 5. To better the relationship between, S.C.A. and P.T.A., Student Council and student body, S.C.A. and the faculty, and student body and commun- ity. 6. To promote better citizenship through: a. Safety b. Care of the building c. Honor d. School Spirit e. Scholastic Ability 7. To write a new handbook. For the first time Cradock had an Orientation class for freshmen which was taught by members of the Student Council. During Orientation Week freshmen learned the rules of the school and how our student government functions and the purpose of the student government. A Citizenship committee was formed of students and faculty members to prevent vandalism at Crad- ock. This committee sponsored a Clean-up campaign to beautify our school. The Student Council held a leadership training class for all homeroom and club officers. Color Day was sponsored by the council in January to promote school spirit. In order to continue the work of the council the Beauty Contest was held during the spring. Many assemblies were sponsored by the council to better acquaint the students with the many functions of this organization. Career Day, Back to School Night, College Day and Night were functions assisted by the S.C.A. In December Cradock was host to the Tri-C Fed- eration. At the end of the year members attended the Tri-C Banquet at which the winner of the Tri-C scholarship was announced. 54 The Student Council during the school year partici- pates in many assemblies. Here we find a skit on how to promote better school spirit at sports events. Marcy Wilkins, President of the Student body, has served on the Student Council for four years. Miss Elizabeth West, sponsor of the Stu- dent Cooperative Association, has had much experience in student government. She has also served as sponsor of the Tri-C Fed- eration for the past three years. Tommy Perry, Senior representative; records as Kay Nance and Judy Sims count the money made on the school’s beauty contest. First row: Arlene Maxson, Secretary; Marcy Wil- kins, President; Miss Elizabeth West, sponsor. Second row: Isaac Cannon, Treasurer; Charles Por- ter, Vice-President. 55 As members of the Student Council, students learn various forms of government and parliamentary procedure as shown in this picture. Good-Will Dr ive A Success. . INTER-CLUB COUNCIL The Blue Crutch campaign was the big- gest activity sponsored by the Inter- Club Council. The amount received was $ 1 , 500 . The Inter-Club Council, which helps solve problems that grow in the clubs, is made up of a President, Secretary, Publicity Chair- man, all the club presidents, and a sponsor. The main objective of the organization is to help the clubs to function better. In ful- filling this they have helped to organize new clubs, helped to build up small clubs, helped to have better planned club meetings and have helped to solve individual problems of clubs. The Council sponsored the collecting of articles from Cradock for the Goodwill In- dustries at Thanksgiving, and had several other projects planned for the year. Officers: Judy Stalls, Isaac Cannon, Presi- dent: Mrs. Shirley Brooks, Sponsor; and Pat Hamilton. First row: G. Blow, Miss Brooks, P. Hamilton, I. Cannon, N. Pritchard, B. Culver, M. Wiggins. Second roiv: T. Perry. R. Smith, G. Meiggs, J. Phillips, N. Parker, W. Wood, B. Harris, R. Creamer, J. Stalls, C. Ed- wards, S. Whitener, B. Cross, L. Mason. 56 We Hold Our Honor High HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society is an honor- ary organization whose purpose is to pro- mote character, encourage scholarship and leadership, and to stimulate a desire to ren- der service in high school. It is sponsored by the National Education Association and is composed of 15 per cent of the senior class and 10 per cent of the junior class. To become eligible for membership in this society a student must have outstanding qualities in leadership, character, and serv- ice and must maintain a B average for two years. Highlights of the year include an assembly for the induction of new juniors and senior members, and the spring banquet. Officers — Monroe Duncan, Treasurer; Billy Harris, President; Sandra Poe, Vice-Presi- dent; Miss Phoebe Weaver, sponsor; Vir- ginia Osborne, Secretary. Four Senior members of the Honor So- ciety look over a list of prospective Junior members. First row: L. DeAlba, M. Duncan, V. Osborne, B. Harris, S. Poe, E. Whitehurst, P. Hicks, M. Bazemore. Second row: P. Hodges, P. Lankford, J. Benson, M. Wellman, S. Waite, M. Bragg, S. Whitener, P. Saddler, M. Wilkins. Third row: D. Tilley, C. Simmons, C. Curtis, P. Ried, F. Richardson, B. Gvvaltney, D. Wiggins, F. Gray, S. Marks, K. McGinnis, M. Edwards, J. Thompson. Fourth row: J. Underwood, I. Cannon, C. Jones, V. Bess, D. Caffee, W. Wood, D. Johnson, C. Porter, M. Carroll, J. Larkin. 57 Officers of the Admirals Tri-Hi-Y, J. Livingston, Admiral members discuss objectives for the year. M. Edwards, B. Dorn, A. Maxson, J. Stalls. ADMIRALS TRI-HI-Y Building Together Through Christian Fellowship was the theme this year for the Admirals Tri-Hi-Y. This, in- cluding the purpose and platform, was our guide in better- ing the club. The activities for the year have been canvassing for food at Thanksgiving, attending church as a group, holding the annual Mother-Daughter Banquet, entering a float in the Homecoming Parade, canvassing for the Goodwill In- dustries and for the Blue Crutch Drive. The sponsors are Mrs. Edrington and Miss Witte. Admiral president, Judy Stalls, takes time out for the Annual. First row: S. Stephenson, B. Dorn, D. Jones, S. Breon, A. Maxson, J. Stalls, B. Chapman, P. Jeffries, M. Edwards, J. Read. Second row: J. Strickland, M. Rhue, V. McCreary, G. Borody, B. Pipkin, B. Gilbert, P. Lienbenrood, J. Kasper, P. Jones, J. Livingston. Third row: B. Len- tile, M. Choff, L. Whitley, D. Wiggs, N. White, J. Thompson, P. Werz, A. Hoffler, A. Wright, P. Sawyer. 58 Officers of the Beta Tri-Hi-Y : S. McDuffie, N. The Betas look over the accomplishments Carter, President; F. Jordan, P. Grimes, M. Odom. for the past year. BETA TRI-HI-Y The Beta-Tri-Y is one of the oldest of the Tri-Hi-Y’s formed at Cradock. The club’s schedule this year was a very active one. In the form of socials we had pajama par- ties at the homes of various members of the club, splash parties at the YMCA pool, dances and church socials. Under services to the community we gave parties for the Portsmouth orphans, cam- paigned for Good Will Industries, and the Blue Crutch Drive. We visited the Naval Hospital, went Christmas caroling, and helped in the campaign. Building for Broth- erhood. President of the Beta Tri-Hi-Y, Nina Carter. First row: F. Jordan, L. Dorset, M. Hoffler, K. Nance, P. Grimes, S. Koren, N. Carter. Seco.A roiv: C. Dor- set, M. Odom, N. White, S. McDuffie. 59 We Hold Our Christian Standards High LAMBDA TRI-HI-Y This year the members of the Lambda Tri-Hi-Y have strived to make their club the best and most active in Cradock. The girls love their club and have worked hard on the year’s project. We have tried everyway possible to uphold the purpose of the Tri-Hi-Y, which is, “to create, maiil- tain, and extend through the home, school and com- munity high standards of Christian character.” The highlight of our activities was our participa- tion in canvassing for clothes and furniture for the Good Will Industries at Thanksgiving, and for money for the Blue Crutch Drive in January. We entered a float in the Homecoming parade, sent two delegates to Model General Assembly. For en- tertainment we had a dance at the Y. M. C. A. and several “splash parties.” We conducted a large installation service for new officers of which we are very proud. With the help of our sponsors, Mrs. Elizabeth Bruce and Mrs. Jayne Wilkinson, our club has suc- cessfully carried out its purpose and aims for the year. First row: P. Reid, H. Berry. Second row: S. Saw- yer, M. Bragg, B. Cross, C. Edwards, M. Sexton, R. Bogan, M. Elder, M. Wilkins. Third row: C. Hay- den, F. Langley, P. Randolph, B. Hord, E. White- hurst, J. Tanner, J. Randolph, J. Larkin, Mrs. Bruce, S. Whitener, C. Warren, B. Suit, J. Stephens, S. Cambell, M. Miller, J. Pittman. Officers of the Lambda Tri-Hi-Y, R. Bogan, J. Tanner, A. Linkous, B. Cross. President of the Lambda, Carol Ed- Avards, and the sponsor, Mrs. Eliza- beth Bruce. 60 Christian Fellowship Was Our Aim SIGMA TRI-HI-Y This year for the first time the Sigma Tri-Hi-Y met at night. The officers were elected the previous year and took office in September. Although we have had a small club all of the members have been very active and tried to make the club a worthwhile organization. Among the projects undertaken by the club have been decorating a float for Homecoming and col- lecting food and repairable items for the Goodwill Industries. We attended church, had splash parties, bake sales, and we collected money for the Blue Crutch Drive. The purpose of the club has been to promote the feeling of responsibility in the members and to en- able them to better get along with others in their school, home and in the community. Mrs. Garman, F. Asycue, B. Gaboon, B. Credle, and President, G. Blow. First row: G. Blow, D. May. Second row: F. Asycue, D. Cooper, B. Credle, K. Prince. Third row: K. Mc- Ginnis, B. Gaboon, L. Batten, D. Keeny, C. Briggs, E. Overstreet, D. Grant, B. Smith, S. .Jenkins, L. Rush. Members of the Sigma prepare for the Blue Crutch Drive, they won first place in the school’s contest. 61 First row: B. Culver, P. Fisher. Second roiv: C. Wreay, M. Bolen, E. Templeton, L. Atkinson, G. Til- ler. Third row: L. Gardner, J. A. Hall, E. Hughes, M. Cordell. Fourth row: M. A. Blythe, R. Evans, D. Scott. 4 - ' U� A GAMMA TRI-HI-Y t!r , Elaine Templeton, Mary Blyth, Katherine Shelton. Joann Hall. President, Barbara Culver. The Gamma Tri-Hi-Y is a hardworking girls’ club whose goal is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community high standards of Christian character. The non-profit projects of the Gamma Tri-Hi-Y this year are forming a committee to help clean the school, going to church at least once a month to- gether, giving new members a picnic, and also giv- ing a mother and daughter tea party. We also entered a float in the Homecoming of Cradock. Some of the profit making projects of the Gamma Tri-Hi-Y were a car wash, a dance, a white elephant sale, a bake sale, working one day and giving the profits to the club, a measuring party, and we played crab soccer with anotner club. This year the Gamma gave money to Sunrise Easter Services and we made a contribution to World Wide Service. This year the Gamma Tri-Hi-Y has entered every project with enthusiasm and determination. Every one has enjoyed her part fully in the club and we feel that we have been a big success. O ' f’ficers — Miss Sarah Newton, sponsor; Linda At- kinson, Secretary; Barbara Culver, President; Peggy Fisher, Vice-President; Mary Alice Bolen, Treasurer. 62 First row: S. Kay, P. Kay, J. Euglow, K. Belding, N. Pritchard, K. Rose, B. Brown, N. Little, Mrs. Mitchell. Second row: A. Penera, L. Stallings, L. Tilley, B. Powell, P. Wyant, V. Zerkle, R. Bolen, N. Cousins. Third row: M. Martin, L. Stallard, B. Berryhill, N. Kirsch, D. McIntosh, S. Scruggs, T. Papell, S. McLawhorn. Fourth row: R. Gibson, S. Kessler, G. Britt, L. Daggett, K. Perdue, J. Lane, H. Simpson. KAPPA TRI-HI-Y The Kappa Tri-Hi-Y is an organization made up of young Christian girls working for the better- ment of our school, our community and ourselves. During the school year we undertake and per- form many worthy services. We entered a float in the Homecoming parade and joined the other clubs in a Thanksgiving project. At Christmas we spon- sored a benefit to help those less fortunate. Each year the Kappa sponsors the “Mile of Pennies” drive. In the spring we send delegates to the Model General Assembly for the betterment of ourselves and our club. We participate in the Eastern Dawn Services and do many other things together socially to become better acquainted with each other. The Kappa Tri-Hi-Y wishes to thank our spon- sor, Mrs. Mitchell, and our mothers for encouraging and helping us in every way. Leisure time for the “Kappers.” Mrs. Mitchell, Little Tilley, Pat Kay, Nancy Pritchard, Kay Little, B. Brown, J. Euglow. S3 Companionship Through Tri-Hi-Y’s rst row: C. Scarborough, P. Credle, J. Canada, J. Philips, B. Spence. Second row: E. Prillaman, B. Orrock, Stelmack, W. Atwood, B. Conner, D. Yasatis, H. Green, J. Wilson. Officers: Bobby Spence, Treasurer; Jerry Canada, Secretary; Phil Credle, Vice-Presi- dent. Members look over the club’s constitution. CHRISTOPHERS Hl-Y The Christopher Hi-Y is affiliated with the Y.M.C.A., which is a Christian organiza- tion. Our club has taken part in many helpful activities, beneficial to our school and our community. We helped to collect clothing and other articles for the Goodwill Industries, we took part in the Blue Crutch Drive for polio, we helped in having dances at the Y.M.C.A., and participated in the Basket- ball Hi-Y League. The boys of this club feel that we have accomplished much this year that will help others less fortunate than ourselves. We would like to thank the teachers and parents who helped our club this past year. 64 MATH CLUB Due to the technological advancement in the world today the nation is demanding people trained in the fields of mathematics and science. There must be a genuine in- terest in these fields in order to get the nec- essary training. Stimulating this interest by co-curricular activities will be one of the main purposes of the Math Club. The club was organized under the leader- ship of Mr. Herbert Harlow. It was his idea to organize a club on the High School level similar to the Math Club at V.P.I. We are backed and co-sponsored by the other mem- bers of the Math Department who are Mrs. Phoebe M. Richardson, Mrs. Geraldine Jackson, and Miss Mary A. Gallagher. Our membership is limited to advanced math and science students, who have a sincere interest in math and who have a “C” average in their mathematics courses. Officers: Lisa Cary, Charles Frutrell, Wayne Ogburn; and sponsor, Mr. Harlow. Fractions, Decimals And Square Roots First row: Mr. Harlow, C. Frut- rell, G. Godwin, R. Butler. Second row: J. Hatcher, J. Mudd, LeRoy Settle, S. Gray, D. Long. Third row: J. Barnes, J. Bacon, R. Witt- ington, W. Sawyer. Fourth row: T. Smith, Lisa Cary, W. Ogburn. Dennis Long, LeRoy Settle, and Joe Barnes work on a problem on the slide rule. 65 We Learn That Religion “Telling Teens Today, Christ the Only Way,” is the motto this year for Cradock’s Bible Club. The theme song is “My Desire to be like Jesus.” Our Bible verse is “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me,” which is Philippians 4:13. As of now we have fifteen members in the club. The main purpose of the Bible Club is to create more interest in the Bible and to witness for Christ throughout the school. Some of the goals we accomplished were: 1. Having “T” Day. 2. Put Christian Magazines in the school’s library. 3. Put catalogue of Christian Bible Colleges in the library. 4. Had Christian films shown to the student body. First row: L. Edwards, G. Richardson, R. Kohser, R. Wall, President; D. Brennen, K. Potts. Second row: P. Deans, E. Cockes, V. Lumber, B. Poe, Mr. Farriss, R. Jones, R. Taley, J. Wiseman and D. Rary. Reggie Wall, President of the Bible Club, is a Freshman and is a very able Christian leader. BIBLE CLUB This year we had a new sponsor of the club, Reggie reads one of the most popular verses jyjj. Fred Farriss, who is well-experienced in the from the Bible, John 3:16. World of Christian education since he is preacher at Biltmore Church. 66 And Science Go Hand And Hand Our future scientists? SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club has big ideas for the year 1957-58. The oficers are; President — Warren Wood, Vice-President — David Spivey, and Secretary, Ralph Early. The main objective of the club this year will be the spring Science Fair. At this fair, each person has an opportunity to present his project, and is eligible for prizes. All the Science Clubs in the state participate in this fair. Besides the individual proj- ects, the club enters a project in the fair, which is judged primarily on quality of research. After the fair has ended, the members of the club and the sponsors are planning a get-together for dinner in the C.H.S. cafeteria. The members of the club are looking forward to a field trip to the Dupont Laboratories in Richmond and a visit to the Moorehead Planetarium in North Carolina. Ralph Early, Warren Woods, Pres- ident, David Spivey, Glen Wilson. The Science Club strives to uphold the standards of Cradock High School in all of the projects which we undertake. Left to right: Mr. A. B. Niemeyer. Mrs. Witte, Wayne Murden, Dennis Cogburn, Warren Wood, Bill Harris, David Ziskind, Robert Gregory. Second row: Donald Caffee, R. Fitz, David Spivey, Ralph Early, Wallace Rumbo, F. Costello. 67 MONOGRAM CLUB The Monogram Club is made up of boys who have lettered in one of the many sports that Cradock has to offer. The club helped sponsor the varsity cheei’leaders in the Homecoming parade, they collected food and furniture for the Goodwill Industries in Norfolk, Virginia. The main project by the club was the pre- sentation of a portrait of Cradock’s prin- cipal, Mr. J. J. Booker, Jr. to the high school. It was placed in the school’s center- hall. The club officers, Merkie Carroll, Tommy Perry, Sonny Komer, and George Meiggs, President; ad- mire the portrait of Mr. Booker, presented to the school by the Monogram Club. The school’s athletic director Mr. Larry Weldon is the sponsor of the Monogram Club. The club officers are: George Meiggs, President; Sonny Komer, Vice-President; Marion Carroll, Secretary; Tommy Perry, Treasurer; and Joe Huneycutt, Chaplain. Members of the IMonogram Club are admiring their IMonogram jacket. First row: S. Komer, T. Perry, M. Carroll, G. Meiggs, President; J. Moy, W. Smith, J. Huneycutt. Second roiv: J. Lawson, B. Benchboard, N. Morgan, E. Mixon, F. Par- ker, B. Burker, J. Davis, T. Odom, B. Vann. 68 INDUSTRIAL ARTS Officers and sponsors: Joe Parsons, Vice-President; Mr. Adams, Ronnie Pierce, Secretary; Ronnie Smith, Presi- dent; Jackie Hanbury, Treasurer; Mr. Cox. CLUB The officers in our club are very hard working students, along with the other club members. The club is trying in its first year to establish a better understanding and relationship between the students and businessmen in the community. The spon- sors are Mr. Adams and Mr. Cox, two shop teachers in the school. We had a Homecoming float and are look- ing forward in the future to interesting more boys in this line of activity. The moneymaking project for the year was to make projects in the shop and sell them to members of the community and student body. Shop boys woi’k on their projects for the year. The boys learn to use several differ- ent makes and models of machines in the year. R. Fortune, B. Lee, R. Smith, Mr. Cox, J. Parson, P. Mires, T. Woody, J. Hanbury, 0. Smith, D. Padgent, R. Runion, R. Hooker. 69 FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA The purpose of the Future Teachers of America is to develop interest in teaching as a career and to give experience to its members while still in school. This is done by substitut- ing and by student teaching. Experience is also obtained by observing and assisting teach- ers in many ways. Besides training the future teachers of America, the F.T.A. members also participate in school activities. Among the activities that the F.T.A. members have participated in are the following: Homecoming, Thanksgiving Assembly, and Good-Will Drive. As a yearly project the F.T.A. members give a tea in honor of the faculty. Officers: Pat Hamilton, President, Burnley Credle, Angelita Penera. F.T.A. members get practice in their future vocation. D. Cooper, L. Rush, B. Credle, B. Sawyer, E. Lloyd, K. Knutson, Pat Hamilton. 70 First row: S. Lloyd, J. Jordan, D. May, B. Dorn, E. Young, S. Jenkins, P. McKean, B. Credle. Second row: C. Briggs, H. Simpson, C. Taylor, M. Bryant, F. Gray, B. Davis, B. Nettles, B. Smith, Miss Cannon, L. Gardner, E. Lararbee, J. Hamilton, D. Cooper, J. Taylor, L. Rush, D. Grant, E. Emory. DRILL TEAM From time to time you may have been won- dering about those girls in the white sweaters and black skirts. They are members of the Cradock High Drill Team. This is an organiza- tion composed of thirty-six girls from grades 9 to 12, who mai’ch and make formations. The Drill Team is led by Shirlee Jenkins and Diane May. Miss Janice Cannon and Miss Virginia Noel sponsor it. Although they were new this year, they were very active. They participated in some of the half-time games. These are the drillers and sponsors. Homecoming pre-game, the Homecoming pa- rade, and the Fire Prevention parade. Their biggest moment was when they were presented a trophy for the best marching unit in the Homecoming parade. They had a very successful year. New formations are necessary for a successful drill team. 71 I First row: J. Sanders, S. Whitener, L. Saddler, B. Suit. Second row: S. Hanbury, H. Berry, P. Reid, Mr. Moore, S. Sawyer, R. Hayes, M. Bazemore, S. Hunt, M. Sexton, M. Bragg, C. Perdue, P, Lakes, Miss Marlowe, C. Edwards, G. Page. FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA The objectives of the Cradock Future Busi- ness Leaders of America Club are to learn and perfect our skills in business, to promote and understand the knowledge of business throughout our school, and to encourage better citizenship and higher morals among our fellow students. Our main attraction of the year is our Student-Faculty Basketball game which usual- ly turns out a large crowd. We also lend a helping hand to the unfortunate and needy at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Our club is a national organization, and we attend three main conventions each year — state, regional, and national. One never full realizes the meaning of the club until he has attended a convention of this kind. Officers: Bettie Suit, Secretary; Sue Whitener, President; Mona Sexton, Treasurer; Phoebe Saddler, Vice- President. Business students apply their knowledge to the real thing, business machines. 72 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The F.H.A. is for girls interested in Home Economics. It is a state and national organi- zation. The girls work “Toward New Hori- zons,” which is the motto of the club. First row: B. Walker, A. Johnson, L. Green, N. Bailey, R. Hemp, F. Richardson, Miss Waddle, Second row: D. Green, E. Kelly, B. Harrell, M. Corp, C. Wylie, M. Miller, L. Stegall. Offficers — First roiv : Anita Johnson, Nancy Bailey, Pres- ident; Linda Green. Second row: Barbara Walker, F. Richardson, Rae Hemp, Bar- bara Harrell. The Cradock Chapter participates in many activities during the year. Some of them in- clude: a float in the Homecoming Parade, working on individual and chapter projects, at school and home, entertaining other F.H.A. chapters and activities sponsored by the Inter- Club Council. We send news to our state F.H.A. news- paper, Homespun Yarns. A new project that the Chapter took over this year was repairing the typewriter covers. The members stayed after school and repaired them. We also sold Christmas corsages at Christ- mas time. Our sponsor is Miss Norma Jean Waddle. 73 Future homemakers study a floral arrangement to grace a table. THE WORLD IS A Officers of the Drama Club: Linda Hahn, Mary Wiggins, Donna Wiggins, Virginia Osborne, Miss Fitzgerald. STAGE... DRAMATICS This year the 71 members of the Dramatics Club were hard workers and made the club a success. They started the year by entering a prize winning float in the Homecoming parade. Many members turned out on November 25 to can- vass for clothing for the Goodwill Industries. A cast party was given in December for the members of the cast of “John Loves Mary” and all Dramatics Club members. The club took an active part in the Polio Drive, held in January. All members took pride in presenting an assembly to the student body in February. In March the club took part in World Clothing Week. Sometime during the year, each mem- ber took part in a program given at club period. The club feels that it has accomplished its goal by promoting an interest in dramatic ac- tivities. President of the Dramatics Club, Mary Wiggins. First row: P. McKean, K. Bray, G. Woodard, S. Lloyd, S. Hayes, F. Daniels, B. Chilton, V. Osborne, M. Wiggins, D. Wiggins, L. Hahn, L. DeAlba, P. Jones, J. Kasper. Second row: W. Adams, P. Jones, J. Reavis, L. Benton, P. Marlow, N. Boylan, S. Corneal, C. McCreary, M. Wilkins, S. Marks, S. Hix, P. Neese, M. L. Burroughs P. Marlowe, Miss Fitzgerald. Third row: C. Curtis, C. Hent, S. Hibble, C. Brock, L. Davis, F. Pipkin, J. ’a. Russel, B. Harris, P. Bazemore, M. Hooten, K. Prince, C. Briggs, D. Grant, E. Young. Fourth row: B. Stamply, C. Kelly, M. Kestner, L. Smith, C. Poppell, J. Waubach, F. Wimberely, A. Biddle, D. Davis, S. Woody, L. Daggett, K. Nance, H. Davis, D. Cassidy. 74 Officers of the Thespian Society: Tommy Perry, Treasurer; Frank Wimberley, Presi- dent and gold bar member of the Thespians; Donna Rae Tilley, Scribe; Ellen Eason, Vice- President; Linda DeAlba, Secretary. Members of the Thespians: Donna Rae Tilley for “Mrs. Harper’s Bazaar”; Nancy Pritcherd for “Drums of Death” and “The Dancers”; Linda DeAlba for “Drums of Death”, “Mooncalf Mugford”, “The Dancers”; Virginia Osborne in “The Dancers”; Mr. Mou- nie, sponsor; Marcy Wilkins in “Time Out for Ginger”, “Drums of Death”, “John Loves Mary”, “Mooncalf Mugford”, “Mrs. Harper’s Bazaar” and “The Dancers”; Ellen Eason for “Drums of Death”; Earlene Whitehurst in “John Loves Mary”, “The Dancers”; Norman Parker for “Time Out For Ginger”, “The Valiant”, “Drums of Death”; John Stelmack in “Command Performance”; Russell Hoyl- man; A1 Biddle in “Time Out For Ginger”, “The Valiant”, “Antic-Spring”, “Drums of Death”, “John Loves Mary”, “The Dancers,” and Frank Wimberley, technical stage di- rector. A1 Biddle directs a Thespian production of “Romeo” Par- ker and “Juliet” Osborne. LIBRARY CLUB This year the Library Club is made up of the students who work in the library and our sponsor, Mrs. Marjorie Y. Weaver. The aims of the club are to encourage the stu- dents to take better care of the Library and its books. We try to keep the library as neat and attractive as possible for the students and visitors who come to our school. As we oiganized late, we have not been able to Library students check out books, too. take part in many activities, although we hope to in the future. P. Live Through Books. First roiv: K. Little, D. Wiggs, E. Emery, N. Carter, S. Smith. Second row: S. Powell, P. McClellan, M. Rhew, K. Bray, N. Boylan, A. Ritter. Third row: M. Edward, E. Saul, B. Rayburn, L. Buchanan. Fourth row: G. Blowe, C. Curtis, N. White, B. Nettles. Sixth row: T. Meyers, L. Hankins, L. Stallings. Seventh row: S. Dunston, W. Adams, W. Kilpatrick, D. Ziskind. Eighth row: T. Winston, B. Watson, J. McKee. 76 First row: Mrs. Staffon, E. Whitehurst, S. Smith, C. White. Second row: W. Hudson, E. Moore, B. Lee, B. Overcash, J. Larkin, J. Crawson, S. Young, L. Lee, J. Benson, I. Cannon, D. Maynaid, F. Kennedy. Color Brightens Our Life Interest! This is the by-word of all members of the Art Club. To carry into our school and com- munity this interest in art was the main objective for the year. Projects were selected that would carry out the objectives. A float entered in the Homecoming contest tied with two others clubs for first place; collections were made for the Goodwill Center; visits were made to the sick in the hospitals; displays were made for the holidays; several outside projects were undertaken and several socials were held. Our spon- sor is Mrs. Staffon, the Art teacher. Officers of the Art Club: E. Whitehurst, President; J. Stephens, S. Smith, and spon- sor, Mrs. Staffon. ART CLUB Paper mache is one of the most popular past times of the Art Club. 77 First row: B. Jergerson, J. Phillips, R. Cramer, P. Grimes, J. Boone, L. Grant. Second row: Mr. Sease, B. Whitner, L. Latham, B. Jump, L. Mason, D. Marlowe, B. Smith, F. Jordan, C. Dorsett, L. Batten, G. Wright, D. Michaels. Third row: E. Walke, S. Daggett, T. Cockes, W. Holland, W. Atwood, J. Costell, T. Eanes, R. Sweezey, P. Yasaites D. Willard. Members of the D. 0. club straighten out pictures of students on the job. DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIONS The Diversified Occupations Club is a state or- ganization made up of D. O. students in various high schools in the state. The purpose of the D. 0. Club is to develop within the students leadership, fellow- ship, character, and citizenship. The local D. 0. chapter is made up of 32 D.O. students in different occupations. Among the activities carried out this year are three district meetings held in this area and entering many of the contests on both local and state level where we have excelled in the past years. We held the annual Employer-Employee Banquet with the D.E. and V.O.T. Clubs. This is to promote good feeling and understanding between the em- ployer and employee. This year, we also collected food for a needy family and at Thanksgiving and Christmas we do- nated clothes for a needy f amily. We also had a Halloween party, Christmas party, Valentines Day party, and planned picnics and hayrides. Officers; Johnny Phillips, Mary Woodard, Ronnie Creamer, Patsy Grimes. 78 DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION President, Ann Robbins, looks over a pre- view of the year’s events with the other officers of the Distributive Education Club. Distributive Education Members look over the list of conventions for the year for D.E. students. The Distributive Education Club has worked very hard to accomplish their many objectives and proj- ects for this year. We have tried a new idea this year and it seems to be working- quite well. A professional type dinner meeting is held once a month to carry on club busi- ness. The meetings aie held in a local restaurant. We believe that a very young person should pre- pare himself for a useful occupation, and that he should carry on that occupation in a manner that will bring the greatest good to society. AIMS AND PURPOSES: To provide the club members with a means of learning of vocational opportunities in the field of distribution. To develop a means of integrating the Distribu- tive Education program with other school groups through joint sponsorship of projects and recrea- tional activities. First row: E. Pruitt, S. Koren, A. Robbins, M. Taylor, P. Billy, P. Elliott. Second row: M. Lapham, J. Fos- ter, P. Thomas, N. Rodriguez, J. Randolph, C. Eason, M. Rowe, J. Christenbury, Y. Ashe. Third row: S. Spin- dell, P. Couture, R. Black, E. Volk, W. Brown, F. Langley, N. Neal, F. Powell, J. Bell, Mr. Ware. Fourth row: A. Forbes, J. Turner, L. Pritchard, P. Credle, L. Jones, W. Allison, 0. Turner, C. Logwood, G. Stevens, T. Thevenin, M. Harbert. 79 THE ADMIRAL STAFF Robert Jordan, Business Manager Donna Rae Tilley, Assistant Editor A1 Biddle, Editor Miss Evelyn Byrd and Mr. William Sease, Sponsors Betty Lou Gwaltney, Associate Editor Mary Wigging Jerry Canada, Sandra Sawyer, Jettone Stephens, Organization Editors. Advertising Managers. Tommy Perry, Betty Cross, Sports Editors Pat Hamilton, San- dra Breon, Circula- tion Managers. The 1958 Admiral Staff is proud to present their yearbook with the “new look.” By this we mean a new format, which is the first change in the order of the contents. Ours is the first annual to have multiple colored pictures and more thorough coverage of the school’s organizations and activities. We wish to thank everyone for his cooperation and help in getting our Annual together. We sincerely hope that everyone enjoys this year’s annual and that you are as proud of it as we are. Earlene Whitehurst, Art Editor. 81 THE SHIPMATE STAFF The Shipmate crew was all new this year — from the sponsor, Miss Jane Hix, and editor, Virginia Osborne, down to the cub reporters. But somehow, the 25 members of the journa- lism class mastered the intricacies of off-set lay- outs, electric typewriting and hand-set headlines. The printing presses this year were located at, the Administration Building in Great Bridge and members of the staff made the trip once or twice a month to set headlines and give the paper final touches before releasing it to Mr. Ben Gray, in charge of reproduction. Once again, the Shipmate was represented at the annual Southern Interscholastic Press Asso- ciation at Washington and Lee University in Lexington. It also sent staff members to a Tide- water scholastic press conference sponsored by Norfolk newspapers at Princess Anne High School. An inquiring reporter feature, complete with candid photographs of students, “Periscope of Sports”, “Aunt Lulu”, “Archie’s Observations”, “Klub Korner”, and “Junior Hi-Lites” were among the columns students developed during the year. Shipmate Staff Virginia Osborne, Editor Front row: L. Peele, P. Ried, D. Cooper, L. Anderson, V. Osborne, R. Bogan, S. Hunt, C. Briggs, P. Hodges, M. Martin, B. Hord, E. Eason. Standing: N. Wimmer, M. Mixon, J. Lienbash, C. O’Shields, F. Crouch, D. White, T. Forbes, R. Toth, N. Carter, L. DeAlba. 82 Tommy Forbes, Miss Hix, sponsor, Pat Hodges. Mary Martin, Sandra Hunt, Caroline Briggs, Pat Hodges, Ellen Eason. Rosalie Toth, Nina Carter, John Leinen- bach, Linda DeAlba— preparing copy for the Shipmate deadline. 83 THE LOG The Log is Cradock’s literary magazine. It was originated to serve as an outlet for the creative writing talents of the students. It features short stories, poems, essays, fea- tures, etc. The magazine is almost entirely the work of the staff. They finance, type, correct, lay- out, illustrate, correlate, and distribute. It is a tremendous job to put one of these mag- azines together and all of the work is done outside of class. There are two issues of the Log published annually, one during the winter and one during the spring. Shirley Waite, Editor of the Log. The Log staff. First row: Janet Thompson, Shirley Waite, Doris Grant. Second row: Beverly Sawyer, Brenda Smith, Shirley Jenkins, Ellen Overstreet, Evelyn Lloyd, Dickie Johnson. Miss Hill, Mrs. Edrington, Mr. Carter, sponsors of the Log. 84 First row: D. Tilley, P. Reid, L. DeAlba, M. Wig- gins, S. Waite, L. Mason, J. Piersall, A. Biddle. Second row: M. Wilkins, E. Whitehurst, F. Crouch, D. White, C. Rollins, V. Oshorne, P. Hodges, C. Briggs. Shirley Waite, Vice-President; A1 Biddle, Treas- urer; Jackie Piersall, Secretary; look over the Con- stitution of the Quill and Scroll with the sponsor. Miss Ruth Credle, and Louise Mason, the President. QUILL AND SCROLL The Quill and Scroll is the International Society for High School and College Journa- lism students. It is for the purpose of rewarding individual achievement and to encourage indi- vidual iniative in work in high school and col- lege Journalism, creative writing and allied fields. This club has strived to be one of the more active clubs in the school by participating in the many events offered to the clubs by the school. The membership of the Quill and Scroll con- sist of members from The Admiral staff, the Shipmate staff, and the Log staff. The mem- bers must be highly recommended by the spon- sors of these various publications. Mary Wiggins, Pat Hodges, Donna Rae Tilley, and Pat Reid enlarging their literary knowledge. 85 First row: P. HicKs, B. McManus, S. Hales, C. Jones, B. Berryhill, J. Bacon, S. Safford, B. Barton, L. Doyle, G. King, S. nibble, K. Prince. Second row: H. Hosteller, F. Daniel, C. Stallings, V. Keen, T. Stroud, K. Knutson, S. Newton, C. Kelly, M. Hooten, P. Elliott, B. Edmunds, M. Duncan, D. Willard, C. Freeman, B. Long, F. Asycue, N. Parker, G. Mills. Third row: L. Jones, P. Bazemore, K. Tetlow, J. Reeves, J. Stone, J. Styron, M. Jones, E. Klugh, B. Frances, G. Smith, T. Scott, G. Goodwin, B. Schaffer, R. Day, E. Ross, A. Bur- Trumpet section in practice. CRADOCK In the past few years the band has been rising to a newer and better level in music. This year is no exception. From the time that the only band Cradock had was a band club in the early ’40’s, great musical advancements have been made. This year the band was under the direc- tion of its new director, Mr. Leo Imperial, President of the Virginia Band and Orches- tras Directors Association and the Virginia Music Educators Association. The band this year has been in the Apple Harvest Festival in Martinsburg, West Vir- 86 ton, R. Butler, B. Mann, R. Early, J. Nelson, A. Wheeles, C. Vernon, D. Nurney, M. Hester, W. Williams, B. Bryant, A. Carey, T. Carter, E. Bottoms, S. Hanbury, C. Futrell. Fourth row: B. Roache, L. Parker, G. Abrams, B. Dean, W. Adams, B. Gilbert, S. Spindell, Mr. Leo Imperial, A. Marshall, K. Mills, D. Hall, G. Abbott, B. Newburn, B. Lentile, S. Pope, G. Tiller, L. Hayes, K. Irwin, S. Morris, M. Robinson. BAND ginia, the Apple Blossom Festival in Win- chester, Virginia, and the A. A. A. Safety parade held in Washington, D. C. Four mem- bers of the band made the Virginia All State Band this year. They were George Mill, Phyllis Hicks, Kay Prince, and Susan Hibble. The band also had a Christmas concert and a Spring concert. One of the most important things the band does every year is to enter the Eastern District Music Festival and this year the band played grade six music which is the most difficult grade of music written for bands. Band Staff, M. Duncan, E. Ross, R. Burton, K. Prince, R. Early, N. Parker, Mr. Imperial. Seated: C. Stallings, C. Jones, P. Elliott, B. McManus, P. Hicks. 87 Linda Hayes, Katherine Er- vin, Frances Ayscue, Pat Elliott, Melinda Robinson, Zelba Morris, Kay Prince. Flag bearers, Gloria Tiller, Shelia Pope, Betty Lentile. Betty Newbern. Head Majorette Pat Elliott OUR HIGH STEPPING MAJORETTES 88 OFFICE ASSISTANTS I i The purpose of the Office Assist- ants is to help the students and fac- ulty of Cradock High School. In order to work in the office one must be dependable and have a good record. Miss Margarette S. Miller, Secretary to Mr. Booker. Mrs. Katherine Nance, Clerk First row: D. Cassidy, L. Green, L. Stallings, J. Simmohs, M. Griffen. Second row: T. Barrett, S. Hood, K. Purdue, N. Bailey, M. Miller, B. Moring, T. Harrington, S. Woody, J. Lane, M. Griffin, B. Britt. Seated: Mrs. Nance. 89 SEXTET Freddie Crouch, Katherine Ervin, Linda Hayes, Ray Cox, Pat Hamilton, Richard Keel, Saluda Smith, Connie Lauman. SEXTET: Frances Powell, Linda DeAlba, Connie Lauman, Georgia Wright, Linda Spain, Jackie Piersall, Beverly Sawyer. 90 Ehoff, Fred Crouch, Pat Hamilton, Rosalie Bogan. They filled our hearts with music CRAD OCK HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS: First row: N. Dixon, J. Sutphin, S. Stevenson, J. Flug, B. Sutphin, G. Frawley, C. Lauman, S. Jenkins, L. Battan, M. Odom, K. Taylor, S. McHarque, G. Riggs, M. J. Ditter. Second row: B. Burnette, M. L. Burroughs, J. Wood, L. Fox, C. Gates, L. Davis, B. Davis, G. Wright, E. Marowitz, F. Crouch, D. White, J. Fowler, M. L. Barnes, M. Winslow, G. Tiller, M. Robinson. Third row: J. Casper, M. Jerome, S. Smith, P. Hamilton, S. Atkinson, M. Elder, J. Lott, R. Davis, J. Davis, R. Keel, B. Dillahay, W. Silcott, E. Hughes, S. Pope, P. Gilbert. Fourth row: M. Ehoff, R. Bogan, A. Linkous, R. Cox, N. Parker, B. Morris, F. Altice, L. Whitlock, R. Corp, J. Scott, J. Bunch, R. Cox, B. Dillahay, R. Mikes, D. Rary. 91 GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION S. McDuffie, E. Larrabee, M. Barnes, S. Gregory. Officers of the G. A. A., Miss J. Cannon, Sponsor, B. Cross, President; Miss S. Brooks, Sponsor; B. Gualtney, Secretary. Second row: S. McLawhorn, Vice-President; F. Richardson, Treasurer; Miss V. Noel, Sponsor. First row: L. Sawyer, M. Deeter, M. Barnes, G. Gualtney, B. Cross, F. Richardson, S. McLawhorn, K. Beld- ing. Second row: S. Gregory, B. Kyle, T. Popell, B. Dixon, M. Elder, C. Collins, S. McDuffie, J. Hamilton, Third roiv: L. Hendrick, N. Houston, M. Hoffler, K. Powell, K. Neal, D. May. Fourth row: C. Golford, M. Bennett, D. Wiggs, S. Sclater, M. Barnes, V. Watson, J. Tucker. Fifth row: L. Jones, B. Lentile, B. Rip- ley, N. Smith, G. Umberger, A. Jennings, S. Safford. 92 PARENT-TEACHERS ASSOCIATION First row: Mrs. Stegall, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Osborne, Vice-President, M rs. Leary, President; Mrs. Black, Mrs. Rollins. Second row: Mrs. Estes, Mrs. Fortune, Mrs. Hood, Mrs. Britt, Mr. Sindlinger, Mr. Niemeyer, Mrs. Shephard, Mrs. Saunders, Mrs. Orrick. OBJECTIVES OF THE P.T.A. 1. The Norfolk County Council of P. T. A.’s adopt and endorse the existing objectives of the National Congress and the Virginia Congress of P. T. A.’s in their generally accepted sense. 2. Actively aid and promote the teacher recruitment program. 3. Actively aid in the promotion of a Norfolk County Youth Bureau. 4. Actively aid in the promotion of a Norfolk County Public Library. 5. Promote and assist in improving the health of the home, school, community. 6. Again endeavor to have High School textbooks furnislied by means of a rental system. 95 Our school day Ralph Early, President; Billy Harris, Vice- President; Joan Spear, Corresponding Secre- tary; Jimmy Moy, Recording Secretary. As we, the Seniors look back on this past year, we remember many won- derful events. It seems only yesterday that we entered the halls of Cradock for the first time as Freshmen. Homecoming, the Senior play, Junior-Senior prom. Baby Day, and finally the great day of Graduation, recreate some of the wonderful happenings of this year. To the other classes remaining at Cradock we leave with you sincerest wishes and the hope that your future years at Cradock may be as enjoyable and rewarding as ours have been to us. Ralph Early, Senior Class President First row: Mike Gratton, Rosalie Toth, Tommy Harrington, Jeanne Randall. Second row: Robert Jordan, Pat Hamilton, Donna Tilley, Norman Parker. Miss Evelyn Byrd Senior Class Sponsor 96 is like a busy city SENIORS Dianne Breeden Ainsley “Sug” “Other hope had she none, nor wish in life, but to follow.” Bible Club, 3 yrs., Reporter, 1 yr., Vice-President, 1 yr.. Girls Chorus, 1 yr., Mixed Chorus, 1 yr., Vice-Presi- dent, Homeroom, 2 yrs. Wayne, Jimmy, Diana, Wayne, Linda, Yvonne Linda Gale Anderson “Linda” “Fun was her folly.” Beta Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Chap- lain, 1 yr., Admirals Tri Hi-Y, 2 yrs., Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 1 1 yr. yr., F. B. L. A., Walter Wayne Atwood “Wayne” “No one knows what he can do until he tries.” Airplane Club, 1 yr.. Mono- gram Club, 1 yr.. Basketball Manager, 1 yr.. Varsity Baseball, 2 yrs. Janie Gold Atkins “Janie” “A still, small voice.” Kappa Tri Hi-Y, 2 yrs., D. E. Club, 1 yr. Floyd Wayne Allison “Wayne” “Silence is more musical than any song.” D. E. Club, 2 yrs. Priscilla Yvonne Ashe “Bonnie” “You are never fully dressed until you wear a smile.” F. H. A., 2 yrs., D. E., 1 yr. James Edward Aydlette “Moe” “What man can calculate on what a girl will say or do.” Christophers Hi-Y, 1 yr., J.V. Basketball, 1 yr.. Var- sity Basketball, 1 yr., J. V. Baseball. SENIORS Frances Vivian Ayscue “Fran “Great thoughts reduced to practice become great acts.” Sigma Tri Hi-Y, 4 yrs., Sec- retary, 1 yr., Chaplain, 1 yr.. Band, 4 yrs., F. T. A. Club, 1 yr., Majorette, 1 yr. Marilyn, Billy, Gary, Frances, Bobby. James Robert Bailey, Jr. “Bailey” “He was a man who noticed small things.” Admirals Hi-Y Club, 2 yrs., D. E. Club. 1 yr.. Model Air- plane Club, 1 yr., Varsity Football, 2 yrs., J. V. Foot- ball, 2 yrs.. Manager, Var- sity Basketball, 1 yr.. Track Manager, 1 yr. Marie Orlowski Barnes “Marie” “A friend is a present you give yourself.” Bible Club, 1 yr., D. E. Club, 1 yr., D. O. Club, 1 yr., Beta Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. National Honor Society, 1 yr. William Packer Beachboard, Jr. “River-plank” “Do well and right and let the world sink.” Photography Club, 1 yr., Christophers Hi-Y, 2 yrs.. Varsity Football Manager, 4 yrs., J. V. Football Man- ager, 1 yr.. Basketball Man- ager, 1 yr. Gary Arnold Barnette “Gary” “Live as you may since you can’t live as you like.” Log Staff, 2 yrs., Belle Lettres Club. D. O. Club, 1 yr.. Track Team, Wrestling Team, J. V. Football. Marilyn Ann Bazemore “Marilyn” “Actions speak louder than words.” Kappa Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr., F. H. A., 2 yrs., Vice-Presi- dent, 1 yr., G. A. A., 1 yr., F. B. L. A., 1 yr. 99 SENIORS Albert Randolph Biddle “Ar “He preferred to be good rather than seem so.” Dramatics Club, 3 yrs., Vice- President, 1 yr„ National Thespian Society, 3 yrs.. Treasurer, 1 yr.. Quill and Scroll, 2 yrs., Treasurer, 1 yr.. Art Club, 1 yr.. Admiral Staff, 2 yrs., Editor-in-Chief, 1 yr., Junior Editor, 1 yr.. Student Council, 1 yr.. Dra- matics, 3 yrs., Contest Play, 1 yr.. Service Award Winner. Junious, Rosalie, Ronnie, Charles, Faye, Mary, Helen Albert. Ronald McLeod Black “Brother Black” “He who has ability finds his place.” D. E. Club, 1 yr., Traffic Committee, 1 yr. Rosalie Bogan “Boggie” I can resist anything but temptation.” Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Re- porter, 1 yr.. Admirals Tri Hi-Y , 1 yr.. Sigma Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. G. A. A.. 1 yr., All- State Chorus, 1 yr.. Mixed Chorus, 4 yrs.. Sergeant at Arms, 1 yr.. Librarian, 1 yr. Charles Thomas Bond “Noakie” “It is better to wear out than to rust out.” Aviation Club, 1 yr., Vice- President, 1 yr., Christo- phers Hi-Y, 1 yr. Helen Berry “Cookie” “Pretty, neat, and oh so sweet.” F. T. A., 1 yr.. Dramatics Club, 1 yr., V. O. T„ 1 yr., Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr., F. B. L. A., 1 yr. Junious Lee Boone “Boone” “I shall say it again and again and again.” Christophers Hi-Y. 2 yrs., J. V. Baseball, 2 yrs.. Band. 2 yrs.. Band Staff, 2 yrs. Mary Ellen Bragg “Mary” “There is none like her, none.” Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 2 yrs.. Chaplain, 1 yr.. Treasurer. 1 yr., F. T. A., 3 yrs.. Sec- retary 1 yr.. National Honor Society. 2 yrs., F. B. L. A., 1 yr. 100 SENIORS Sandra Elaine Breon “Sandy” Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Dramatics Club, 1 yr.. Beta Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Admirals Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Cheerleader, 2 yrs.. Head Cheerleader. 1 yr., Annual Staff 1 yr., Jr.- Sr. Prom Committee, 2 yrs. Cecil, Nancy, Sandy, Gary. Joseph H. Bryant “Joe” “I awoke one morning and found myself famous.” Admirals Hi-Y, 4 yrs., Foot- ball, 3 yrs.. Basketball, 1 yr.. Class President, 4 yrs.. Dra- matics, 2 yrs., Best Actor, 56-57, Student Council, 4 yrs., Treasurer, 1 yr.. Inter- club Council, 1 yr.. Voice of Democracy Contest, Most Popular of Senior Class. Wealthie Jean Brown “Jean” “Habits change into character.” Gary W. Callahan “Gary” “Habit is stronger than nature.” Science Club, 1 yr., Vice- President, 1 yr. Cecil Barber “Barber” Admirals Hi-Y, 1 yr., Air- plane Club, 1 yr.. Traffic Committee, 2 yrs.. Fire Drill Committee, i yr. Nancy Carolyn Buchanan “Nancy” “Virtuous and wise she is, but not snazzoo.” Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr. 101 ■ li SENIORS Nina Belle Carter “Tinkerbelle” “She was indeed fun lovintr and easy going.” Dramatics Club. 1 yr.. Beta Tri Hi-Y, 2 yrs.. President. 1 yr.. Reporter. 1 yr.. Li- brary Club. 1 yr.. Belles Lettres. 1 yr.. Inter-club Council. 1 yr. Ray, Barbara, Jerry, Marie, Esther, Nina, Tommy. Barbara Jean Chapman “Barbara “She was never seen with- out a smile on her face.” Dramatics Club. 1 yr.. Ad- mirals Tri Hi-Y, 3 yrs., Re- porter. 1 yr.. Chaplain, 1 yr.. Varsity Cheerleader, 1 yr.. Band, 2 yrs.. Beauty Contest, 1 yr., Prom Com- mittee. 3 yrs. Jerry Roland Canada “Jerry, Jerry “I’ll make a commotion in any place. ’ Christophers Hi-Y, 2 yrs., F. F. A., 1 yr., Annual Staff, 1 yr., Organization Editor. Walter Ray Cox “Ploop” “What should a man do but be merry Monogram Club, 4 yrs., Chaplain, 3 yrs.. Varsity Baseball. 4 yrs., J. V. Foot- ball, 1 yr., Varsity Football. 2 yrs., Assistant J. V. Foot- ball Coach. Marie Carrie Corp “Corpse” “To pity distress is but hu- man, to relieve is Godlike.” F. H. A., 2 yrs.. Library Club. 1 yr., Girls Chorus. 1 yr., Mixed Chorus, 1 yr. Henry Thomas Cooper “Tommy” “There is no hiding love from lover’s eyes.” Admirals Hi-Y, 3 yrs.. Chap- lain, 1 yr.. Monogram Club. 1 yr., Varsity Football, 3 yrs., J. V. Basketball, 2 yrs.. Varsity Basketball, 1 yr. 102 Esther Marie Couture “Esther” “Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low.” SENIORS Claudia Jeannette Crawson “Jeannette “Virtue is woman’s honor.” Art rilub, 1 yr. Jeannette, Ronnie, Carolyn, Phil, Betty, Sonny. Ronald Wayne Creamer “Ronnie “He had a head to contrive and a tongue to persuade.’ Admirals Hi-Y, 1 yr., D.O. Club, 2 yrs., President, 2 yrs.. Boys State, Band, 2 yrs. Betty Ann Cross “Red “You can only make others better by being good yourself.” F. T. A., 1 yr.. Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 2 yrs.. Historian, 1 yr., Vice-President, 1 yr., G. A. A., 2 yrs., Vice-Presi- dent, 1 yr., President, 1 yr.. Annual Staff, Sports Editor. Carolyn Lee Curtis “Carolyn” “A friend is a present you give yourself.’ F. T. A., 2 yrs.. Dramatics Club, 2 yrs.. National Honor Society, 2 yrs. Phil J. Credle, Jr. “Bilko “Attempt only what you are able to perform.” Admirals Hi-Y, 2 yrs., Chris- tophers Hi-Y, 2 yrs., Vice- President, 1 yr., D. E. Club. 1 yr., Football, 1 yr. Owens Shaffeur Daggett “Sonny’ “So much to do, so little done.” D. 0. Club, 1 yr., Mono- gram Club, 1 yr.. Varsity Football, 2 yrs., J. V. Foot- ball, 1 yr. 103 Herby, Wayne, Jerry, Paul, Peggy, Betsy, Linda. Herbert Lee Davis “Herby” An honest man is the noblest work of God.” Christophers Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Monogram Club, 1 yr., Base- ball, 3 yrs. Linda Sue DeAlba “Lindy” Music, the greatest good that mortals know.” Dramatics Club, 2 yrs.. Ad- mirals Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr., Na- tional Honor Society, 2 yrs.. National Thespian Society, 2 yrs.. Secretary 1 y . Quill and Scr oll, 1 yr.. Dramatics, 2 yrs.. Sextet, 3 yrs., All- State Chorus, 1 yr. Jerry Lee Dearmon Jerry” I know a vast quantity of nonsense.” Christians Hi-Y, 2 yrs., Christophers Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Chaplain, 1 yr. Peggy Ann Deans “Red” The way to God is through ourselves.” Bible Club, 4 yrs.. Reporter, 1 yr.. Library Assistant, 1 yr. Philip Wayne Draper Sloan” Where there’s a girl, there’s a boy.” Commanders Hi-Y. 1 yr., Christophers Hi-Y, 1 yr., D. E. Club, 1 yr. 104 Paul Rufus Davis Rufus” “A little body doth often harbour a great soul.” Photography Club, 1 yr.. Li- brary Club, 1 yr. SENIORS Monroe Turner Duncan “Monroe’’ “He was capable of imagin- ing all, of arranging all, and of doing everything.” Belle Lettres Club, 1 yr., Band, 4 yrs., Advertising Manager for Log, Band Staff, Chairman, 1 yr., Chairman, Homecoming. Ralph, Ellen, Josie, Carol. Josie Wyona Eames “Josie” “She was quiet but always ready to make a friend.” Ralph Warren Early “Early” “Leader of men, follower of women.” Science Club, 2 yrs.. Secre- tary, 1 yr., Christians Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Dance Band Club, 1 yr.. Band, 4 yrs.. Band Staff,, 2 yrs.. President, 1 yr.. Student Council, 1 yr. Carol Edwards “Caro!” She laughed for no reason but fun.” Sigma Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 3 yrs.. Reporter, 1 yr., Vice-Presi- dent, 1 yr.. President, 1 yr., Inter-Club Council, 1 yr., G. A. A., 1 yr., F.B.L.A. 1 yr. Ellen Terry Eason “Ellen” What’s the use of worrying?” Admirals Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Dramatics Club, 2 yrs., Thespian Society, 2 yrs., G. A. A., 1 yr.. Page Editor, Shipmate. Charles Henry Eason “Chuck” “Beauty can tame the most rugged beast.” Christophers Hi-Y, 1 yr., D. O. Club, 1 yr., D. E. Club, 1 yr.. Admirals Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Wrestling Team, 1 yr.. Band, 1 yr. 105 SENIORS Patricia Fave Elliott “Pat” She hath a way.” Latin Club. 1 yr.. Dramatics Club, 1 yr.. Admirals Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Reporter, 1 yr.. Band, 3 yrs.. Band Staff, 2 yrs.. Majorette, 1 yr.. Head Majorette, 2 yrs. Patsy, Donnie, Joyce, Mary, Mike, Pat. Joyce Ann Foster “Jo” “She had a happy, sincere face.” Dramatics Club, 1 yr., D.E. Club, 2 yrs. Earl Michael Gratton “Mike” A little nonsense now and then.” Science Club, 2 yrs.. Ad- mirals Hi-Y, 1 yr., Senior Homeroom Treasurer. a Louise Grant Gardner “Sissy” “She hath a heart as sound as a bell ” Bible Club. 4 yrs., D. O. Club, 1 yr. Donald Y. Edwards “Donnie” “A man of all hours, ready for anything.” Christophers Hi-Y. 1 yr.. Ad- mirals Hi-Y, 1 yr. Mary Lee Griffin “Myrt” “Her every thought was kind, her every word was true.” Bible Club, 2 yrs.. Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 2 yrs., Treasurer, 1 yr., G.A.A., 1 yr.. F.B.L.A. 1 yr. Patsy Sue Grimes “Patsy” “Our thoughts and our conduct are our own.” Art Club. 2 yrs.. Treasurer, 1 yr.. Kappa Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Beta Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Historian, 1 yr.. D. O. Club, 1 yr.. Secretary, 1 yr., GA.A. 1 yr.. Drill Team. 106 SENIORS Rebecca Ann Hayes “Becky” “A good face is a letter of recommendation.” Admirals Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr., Kappa Tri Hi-Y, 2 yrs., F. B. L. A.. 1 yr., Dramatics Club, 1 yr.. Model General Assembly, 1 yr. Joe, Pat, Sonny, Becky, Robert. Patricia L. Hodges “Pat” “Wisdom is a great virtue.” Belle Lettres, 2 yrs.. Sigma Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Beta Tri Hi-Y, 2 yrs., National Honor Society, 2 yrs.. Page Editor, Shipmate. Robert Elwood Jordan “Robert “In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed are kings.” Dramatics Club, 2 yrs., F. B. L. A., 2 yrs.. Parliamen- tarian, 1 yr., Vice-President, 1 yr., Student Council, 2 yrs., Vice-President, 1 yr.. Senior Class Treasurer, Bus- iness Manager, Admiral. Joseph Russell Huneycutt, Jr. “Joe “Then he will talk, good gosh ! how he will talk.’ Monogram Club, 3 yrs., Chaplain, 1 yr.. Varsity Football. 4 yrs.. Indoor Track, 3 yrs.. Varsity Track, 3 yrs. Lyndall Keith Jones “Scrap” “He was the mildest manner’d man.” Homeroom Treasurer, 1 yr. 107 Walton Reichard Hood “Hood “I came, I saw, I conquered.” Science Club, 1 yr., Admirals Hi-Y, 2 yrs., Jr.-Sr. Dance Committee. Barbara Jean Hord “Bobbie” “Quiet but always ready to lend a helping hand.” Admirals Tri Hi-Y. 1 yr., Lambda, Tri-Hi-Y, 3 yrs. SENIORS Jo, Pat, J. D., Billy, Bill Patricia Ann Hamilton ‘Pat” ‘Love, sweetness, goodness in her person shined ’ F. T. A., 3 yrs.. President, 1 yr., Norfolk county F.T.A. President, 1 yr.. State F. T. A. Vice-President. 1 yr., Senior Homeroom Treasurer, Co-Circulation Manager, Ad- miral, Admirals Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Chorus 4 yrs.. All-State Chorus 1 yr.. Miss Cradock 1958. William Douglas Harris “Bill” “I have nothing to declare except my genius.” Admirals Hi-Y. 1 yr.. Sci- ence Club. 2 yrs., National Honor Society. 2 yrs.. Presi- dent, 1 yr.. Dance Band, 1 yr.. Band, 2 yrs.. Band Staff, 2 yrs.. Sophomore and Junior Class Treasurers, Vice-President, Senior Class. Phyllis Mae Hicks ”Jo” “Without music, life would be a mistake.” Band. 4 yrs., All-State Band. 3 yrs.. Secretary, 2 yrs.. Sec. of Band Staff. 1 yr.. Dra- matics Club, 2 yrs., Library Club, 1 yr.. Secretary, 1 yr.. Music Club, 1 yr.. Secretary, 1 yr.. National Honor So- ciety. 2 yrs. Jo Ann Hammond “Jo” “W ' e should look to the minds and not to the out- ward appearance.” F. T. A., 2 yrs., D. E. Club, 2 yrs.. Parliamentary, 1 yr. William Everett Holland “Billy” “Young fellows will be young fellows.” Band, 2 yrs., D. O. Club, 2 yrs. 108 SENIORS LeGrande, Bobby, Marjorie, Lane. Robert Harris Lane. Jr. •‘Bobby ’ “Miracles don ' t happen” Library Club, 1 yr., Chris- tophers Hi-Y, 1 yr., Band, 2 yrs. Marjorie Janet Lapham “Margry” “Tomorrow is another day.” Sigma Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr., D. E. Club, 2 yrs., Band, 1 yr. LeGrande Holmes Lawson “Rock” “Slow to argue, and quick to act.” Admirals Hi-Y, 2 yrs., In- dustrial Arts Club, 1 yr.. Football, 2 yrs., Track, 1 yr. Howell Lane Latham “Lane” “Men of few words are the best men.” D. O. Club, 2 yrs., D. O. Club, 1 yr. Iris Pave Langley “Faye” “As for me, all I know is that I know nothing.” Bible Club, 1 yr.. Sigma Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Admirals Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr., D. E. Club, 1 yr., Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr., G. A. A., 1 yr. 109 Faye, Sonny, Susan, Frankie, Richard. William Robert Kittrell, Jr. ••Kittrell” “When you have nothing to say, say nothing.” D. E. Club, 1 yr. Frankie Mae Jordan “Frankie” “Sparkle and spice and everything nice.” Beta Tri Hi-Y, 2 yrs.. Secre- tary, 1 yr.. Reporter, 1 yr. Dorothy Faye Ladd “Faye” “Smiling always and flour- ishing in an immortal youth.” Beta Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 2 yrs., G. A. A., 1 yr., D. E. Club, 1 yr. Charles Stanley Komer “Sonny” Haste makes waste ; so why hurry?” Shop Club, 1 yr.. Monogram Club, 2 yrs., Vice-President, 1 yr.. J. V. Football. 1 yr.. Varsity Football, 2 yrs-.. Varsity Baseball, 3 yrs. Richard Bowman Kramer “Bowman” “No one has the right answers all the time.” Admirals Hi-Y. 1 yr. 1 10 Suzanne Frances Koren “Susan” “I may not understand, but I am willing to try.” Beta Tri Hi-Y, 4 yrs.. Treas- urer, 1 yr., Vice-President, 1 yr.. Historian, 1 yr., J. V. Cheerleader, 1 yr., D. E. Club, 1 yr.. Vice-President, 1 yr. SENIORS William Benjamin Mixon “Mickey’ “You must live long in order to see much. Admirals Hi-Y, 2 yrs., Stu- dent Council, 1 yr.. Hand- book Staff, Shipmate Staff. Mary Lou, Mickey, Jerry, Diana, Arlene. Jerry Grant Moore “Jerry “He wore a bashful look. Airplane Club, 1 yr., Pho- tography Club, 1 yr., Home- room President. Diana Michael “Diana “Tis better to have a new friend than an old foe. D. O. Club, 1 yr. I I i Evan Morgan “Hopper “There’s a time for all things. Photography Club, 1 yr. Arlene Kay Maxson “Maxs’? “Her personality is unlimited. Dramatics Club, 1 yr., Vice- President, 1 yr.. Admirals Tri Hi-Y, 3 yrs.. Sergeant at Arms, 1 yr., Vice-President. 1 yr., Band, 2 yrs., J. V. Cheerleader, 1 yr., Varsity Cheerleader, 1 yr.. Secre- tary, Student Council, 1 yr., P rom Committee, 3 yrs. Howard Nichols Morgan “Nicky “A man must make his opportunity. Science Club, 2 yrs.. Mono- gram Club, 2 yrs.. Varsity Track, 3 yrs. Mary Louise Miller “Mary Lou “I do love to note and to observe. Belles Lettres Club, 1 yr.. Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 2 yrs. SENIORS Julianne Norvell Larkin “Julie” “A brilliant newcomer who has made a place among us.” Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Art Club, 1 yr.. National Honor Society, 2 yrs.. Student Council, 2 yrs., G. A. A., 2 yrs.. Cheerleader, 3 yrs.. Basketball, 2 yrs., Latin Club, 1 yr.. National Latin Honor Society, Tri Hi-Y President, Youth Conference. Matt, Charles, Johnnie, Vera, Julie, Ann. John Myron Leinenbach “Johnnie” “I’m a guy who chases news — and knows all the answers.” Science Club, 2 yrs., F.T.A., 1 yr.. Football, 2 yrs.. Track, 3 yrs.. Shipmate. 1 yr. Vera Lee Lumber “Vera” “His words were few and far between.” Bible Club, 2 yrs. Charles Robert Logwood “Charles” “Cheer up 1 the worst is yet to come.” Christophers Hi-Y, 3 yrs., D. E. Club, 1 yr.. Band, 1 yr. Matt Ransom Matthews “Matt” Man’s worst enemy is man, I say !” Varsity Baseball, 2 yrs. Delorse Ann Linkous “Linkle” “She had a temper all her own.” G. A. A., 1 yr.. Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 3 yrs.. Sigma Tri Hi-Y 1 yr.. Chorus, 3 yrs.. Girls Basketball Team. 112 SENIORS Robert Edson Mathison “Bobby” “Common sense is the knack of seeing things as they are and doing things as they ought to be done.” Christophers Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Model Airplane Club, 2 yrs.. Homeroom President, 1 yr. Bobby, Margaret, Dorothy, Louise. Margaret Ann Marrs “Margie” “The woman that deliberates is lost.” Kappa Tri Hi-Y, 2 yrs.. Mixed Chorus, 2 yrs., Vice- President, Homeroom, 1 yr. George Meiggs “Muskrat” Happy he who has been able to learn the cause of things.” Monogram Cluh, 2 yrs.. Pres- ident, 1 yr.. Track, 4 yrs. Dorothy J. Marlowe “Dorothy” “Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers.” Gamma Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Ad- mirals Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr., D. O. Club, 1 yr. Erma Louise Mason Tootsie” “As sweet as she is sincere.” Spanish Club. 1 yr.. Presi- dent, 1 yr.. Sigma Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Shipmate, Assistant Editor, 1 yr.. Quill and Scroll, 2 yrs.. President, 1 yr.. Beta Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr., D. E. Club, 1 yr... F. H. A., 1 yr. Kenneth Rose Mitchell, Jr. “Mitch” Such and so various are the tastes of men.” Christophers Hi-Y. 2 yrs.. Secretary, 1 yr., J. V. Foot- ball, 2 yrs., J. V. Basketball, 1 yr.. Varsity Baseball, 1 yr. 1 13 Robert Harold Morris “Bobby” “I shall find how, day by day.” Belles Lettres, 1 yr.. Mixed Chorus, 2 yrs.. Traffic Com- mittee, 2 yrs. SENIORS Wayne, Pat, Peggy, Jimmy, Bobby. Patricia Zoe McClellan “Patricia” “For solitude is sometimes the best society.” Admirals Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr., F. T. A.. 1 yr. James H. Moy “Chop” “Gentle to others, to himself severe.” Admirals Hi-Y, 3 yrs.. Sec- retary of Junior and Senior Classes. Monogram Club, 1 yr.. Baseball, 3 yrs.. Foot- ball, 3 yrs.. Basketball, 4 yrs. Wayne Morris Murden “Wayne” “Now what I want is facts !” Science Club. 1 yr., Jr.-Sr- Prom Committee, 1 yr. Margaret Wooten Mixon “Peggy” “I have been five minutes too late all my lifetime.” Gamma Tri Hi-Y. 1 yr.. Art Club, 1 yr.. Admirals Tri Hi-Y. 1 yr.. Reporter, 1 yr.. Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr. Nancy Jane Neal “Nan” “An act of God does injury to no one.” Bible Club, 4 yrs.. D. E. Club, 1 yr.. Chorus, 2 yrs.. Chorus Librarian, 1 yr. 114 SENIORS Emmett Nixon, Jr. “E. J.” “Variety is the soul of pleasure.” Monogram Club, 2 yrs.. Foot, ball, 3 yrs.. Track, 2 yrs. Charles, Norman, Gini, Billy, Gail. Virginia Mae Osborne “Gini” “I do loathe explanations.” National Honor Society, 2 yrs.. Dramatics Club, 2 yrs., Vice-President, 1 yr., Na- tional Thespian Society, 2 yrs., Admirals Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr., Editor, Shipmate, 1 yr., Secretary, Honor Society, 1 yr. William Norman Parker, Jr. “Cecille” “If music be the food of life, play on.” Dramatics Club, 1 yr., Art Club, 1 yr., National Thes- pian Society, 2 yrs., Dra- matics, 3 yrs., Band Staff, Dance Band, Band. 4 yrs.. Chorus. Ethel Gail Page “Gail” “Beauty is a joy forever.” Beta Tri Hi-Y. 3 yi ' s., Vice- President, 1 yr.. President. 1 yr., Inter-Club Council, 1 yr., Student Council, 1 yr., F. B. L. A., 1 yr.. Chorus, 1 yr., President, 1 yr.. Var- sity Cheerleader, 1 yr., J. V. Cheerleader, 1 yr.. Miss Cradock, 1956. Charles Lawrence Novack “Poochie” “Accuracy is the twin brother of honesty.” Commanders Hi-Y, 1 yr. Christophers, Hi-Y, D. E Club, 2 yrs. William Taylor Norris “Bill” “Conduct is three-foui ' ths of our life and its biggest concern.” Christopher Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Baseball Manager, 1 yr. Shealor Ann Pickett “Shealor” “So tiny she was but yet so gentle.” Dramatics Club, 1 yr., F. H. A., 1 yr., Vice-Presi- dent, 1 yr.. Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr. SENIORS Johnnie Phillips “Johnnie ’ “I look upon all the world as mine.” Christophers Hi-Y, 2 yrs.. Secretary, 1 yr.. President, 1 yr.. D. O. Club, 2 yrs., Vice-President, 1 yr., Vice- President of Presidential Council, Tri Hi-Y’s and Hi-Y’s. Jeanne, Johnnie, Jerry, Ernie, Larry. Larry Kenneth Pritcherd “Larry” “What is past my help is past my care.” Christophers Hi-Y, 2 yis., D. E. Club, 1 yr. Frances Ann Powell “Fran” “Much is she worth.” Kappa Tri Hi-Y, 3 yrs., D. E. Club, 1 yr., G. A. A., 1 yr.. Chorus, 2 yrs.. Sextet, 3 yrs. Jeanne Louise Randall “Pug” “Be merry and be wise.” Admirals Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Band, 3 yrs.. Dance Com- mittees, 3 yrs. Jprry Purky “Jerry” “He said he was against it.” 116 Ernie Elgin Prillaman “Ernie” “Nothing great was ever accomplished without enthusiasm.” Christophers Hi-Y, 2 yrs.. Photography Club, 1 yr.. Model Airplane Club, 1 yr.. Band Staff, Band, 4 yrs.. Drum Major, 1 yr. Jerry Ray Randolph “Jerry” ‘Silence may do good, and can do little harm.” Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 2 yrs., F. T. A., 2 yrs.. Treasurer, 1 yr., G. A. A., 1 yr., D. E. Club, 1 yr.. Drill Team, 1 yr. Elwood Glenn Pearce “Glenn” “He conquers twice who conquers himself in victory.” Belle Lettres Club, 2 yrs., Football Team, 1 yr., Jr.-Sr. Prom Committee, 1 yr. SENIORS Tommy, Sandy, Charles. Alta Mae Piersall “Jackie” ‘Always in the heart of her fellow students.” Belle Lettres Club, 2 yrs., Treasurer, 1 yr.. Glee Club, 2 yrs.. National Quill and Scroll, 1 yr., Sextet, 3 yrs.. Log Staff, 3 yrs., Co-Editor, Log, 1 yr,. Secretary of Quill and Scroll, 1 yr. Thomas Alan Perry “Tommy” “I am long on ideas but short on time ; I expect to live to be only a hundred.” Dramatics, 2 yrs.. Mono- gram Club, 3 yrs.. Dramat- ics Club, 1 yr.. Treasurer, 1 yr.. National Thespian So- ciety, 3 yrs.. Student Coun- cil, 1 yr., J. V. Football, 1 yr., Varsity Basketball Man- ager, 1 yr., J. V. Baseball, 2 yrs., Sports Editor, Ad- miral, 1 yr. Sandra Gale Poe “Sandy” “She is a friend never to be forgotten.” Bible Club, 2 yrs.. Chaplain, 1 yr.. Sigma Tri Hi-Y, 2 yrs.. Sec., 1 yr.. Treasurer, 1 yr.. National Honor So- ciety, 2 yrs., Vice-President, 1 yr.. Cheerleader, 2 yrs.. Head Cheerleader, 1 yr.. Beauty Contest, 1 yr.. Maid of Honor, 1955. Charles Allen Perdue “Dodo” Give me somewhere to stand and I will move the earth.” F. B. L. A., 1 yr., J. V. Basketball, 2 yrs., Varsity Basketball, 1 yr. George Plum “George” “I would live to study and not study to live.” 1 17 Patricia Annette Ried “Patti” “Never idle a moment and always thoughtful of others. Art Club. 2 yrs., Vice-Pres- ident, 1 yr.. Dramatics Club, 1 yr.. Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr., National Quill and Scroll. 1 yr., National Honor Society, 2 yrs., F. B. L. A., 1 yr.. Historian, 1 yr.. Ship- mate Staff, 1 yr. SENIORS Everett, Nancy, Robert, Pat. Everett Leon Pruitt “Pruggie” “Execute every act of life as though it were the last.” Commanders Hi-Y. 1 yr., Christophers, 1 yr., Vice- President. 1 yr., D. E. Club, 1 ' yr.. Treasurer. 1 yr.. Bas- ketball, 1 yr.. Baseball. 1 yr. Ronnie Robinson “Robinson’ ‘T must myself mix with action, lest I wither with despair.’’ Aviation Club, 1 yr., Chris- tophers Hi-Y. 1 yr.. Treas- urer of Aviation. 1 yr. Elizabeth Anne Robbins “Anne” “The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. ’ Belle Lettres Club, 1 yr., Sigma Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Re- porter. 1 yr., D. E. Club, 2 yrs.. President. 1 yr., Inter- Club Council. 1 yr. Nancy Carolyn Rodriguez “Nancy “No one is wise at all times. ’ F. T. A., 1 yr.. Art Club. 1 yr., D. E. Club, 1 yr. Robert C. Salas ‘SaIas “Resolve to be thyself.’ Science Club, 2 years.. Pho- tography Club, 1 yr.. Dra- matics, 1 yr. 118 SENIORS Nancy Hope Rowe “Hope” “To be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved.” F. T. A., 1 yr., Dramatics Club, 1 yr., Sigma Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Mixed Chorus, 2 yrs., Accompanist, ] yr., Ma jor- ette, 2 yrs. Lou Ann, Jack, Tippi, Creamer, Mona, Sandra, Hope. William Creamer Scarborough, III “Creamer” “A man’s acts are usually right, but his reasons seldom are.” Admirals Hi-Y, 1 yr., Chris- tophers Hi-Y. 2 yrs.. His- torian, 1 yr.. Baseball, 3 yrs. Sandra Lee Sawyer “Sandy” “Always to excel and be- distinguished above others.” Sigma Tri Hi-Y. 3 yrs.. Re- porter, 1 yr., Chaplain, 1 yr., Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Re- porter, 1 yr.. Advertising Manager, Admiral, 1 yr., F. B. L. A., 1 yr., Dramat- ics, 3 yrs.. Chairman of Re- freshment for Proms, 3 yrs. Lou Ann Saddler “Phoebe” “Be so true to thyself as thou be not false to others.” Sigma Tri Hi-Y, 2 yrs.. Sec- retary, 1 yr., National Honor Society, 2 yrs., F. B. L. A., 1 yr., Lambda Tri Hi-Y. 1 yr. Mona Lee Sexton “Mona” “Without friends, no one would choose to live.” Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 2 yrs., Secretary, 1 yr., F. T. A., 2 yrs., F. B. L. A., 1 yr., Band, 2 yrs. 1 19 Judith Kay Sanders “Tippie” “The best way to keep your friends is not to give them away.” F. H. A., 1 yr.. Sigma Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. F. B. L. A., 2 yrs.. Treasurer, 1 yr. John William Shelton. Jr. “Jack” “He knows no doubt, feels no fear.” Christophers Hi-Y, 2 yrs. SENIORS Claudia Anne Simmons Claudia” Quiet on few occasions, witty on others.” F. H. A.. 3 yrs.. President. 2 yrs., Inter-Club Council, 2 yrs.. National Honor Society, 2 yrs., Jr.-Sr. Prom Com- mittee, 2 yrs. Syd, Linda, Claudia, Steve, Saluda, Tommy. Ernest Tommy Simpson Tom” Be neither Saint nor So phisticated, but be a man.’ Christians Hi-Y, 1 yr. Syd Wendell Smith, Jr. Syd” All mankind loves a lover.” Admirals Hi-Y. 2 yrs.. Mon- ogram Club, 1 yr., J. V. Basketball, 2 yrs.. Varsity Track, 2 yrs., J. V. Football, 1 yr.. Varsity Football. 3 yrs.. Boys State, 1 yr.. Model General Assembly, 1 yr. Linda Lee Spain Lin” The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” Bible Club, 3 yrs.. D. O. Club. 1 yr.. Mix Chorus, 2 yrs.. Sextet, 2 yrs.. Chap- lain, Junior Class. Slauda Joyce Smith “Saluda” The only way to have a friend is to be one.” G. A. A., I yr.. Sigma Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Art Club, 2 yrs.. Chaplain, 1 yr.. Secre- tary, 1 yr.. Mixed Chorus, 3 yrs.. Secretary. 1 yr., Vice- President, 1 yr. Steve Spindel Steve” Music wakes the soul and lifts it high.” Dance Band Club, 1 yr.. Band, 4 yrs.. Traffic Com- mittee, 1 yr. m h t y l .i| 120 SENIORS Bob, Joan, John, Ivan. John H. Stelmack “Pete” “I am as able and as fit as thou.” Christophers Hi-Y, 2 yrs.. Science Club, 2 yrs.. Foot- ball, 2 yrs., J. V. Basketball, 1 yr.. National Honor So- ciety, 2 yrs.. National Thes- pian Society, 3 yrs. Mildred Anne Taylor “Puddin” Why frown when it is easier to smile?” Admirals Tri Hi-Y, 4 yrs.. Sergeant at Arms, 1 yr., D. E. Club, 1 yr.. Secretary, 1 yr., J. V. Cheerleader, 1 yr., Jr.-Sr. Prom Committee, 3 yrs. Herbert Ivan Thompson “Ivan” I agree with no man’s opin- ion ; I have some of my • own.” Christophers Hi-Y, 2 yrs., J. V. Basketball, 2 yrs.. Var- sity Basketball, 2 yrs.. Ten- nis, 1 yr., Basketball, 1 yr. Robert Sweazey “Bob” The will of a man is his happiness.” Photography Club, 3 yrs.. President, 1 yr.. Treasurer, 1 yr., D. O. Club, 2 yrs.. Reporter, 1 yr.. Band, 2 yrs.. Band Staff, 1 yr.. Photog- rapher of Admiral and Ship- mate, 2 yrs.. Assistant Edi- tor, Shipmate, 2 yrs., Inter- Club Council, 1 yr. Peggy Joyce Thomas “Peg” “Never judge from appearances.” D. E. Club, 2 yrs. !21 Glen, Millard, David, Joan, Jettone. Joan Parker Spear “Joanie” “Her friends there are many ; her foes has she any ?’’ Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr., His- torian, 1 yr.. Student Coun- cil, 3 yrs.. Varsity Cheer- leader, 1 yr.. Girls Chorus. 1 yr., Secretary, 1 yr., Mixed Chorus, 1 yr.. Treasurer. Freshman Class, Cori esi)ond- ing: Secretary, Senior Class, Girls’ State, “Pest All Around”, Senior Class. David A. Spivey “Dirty Dave” “The man of wisdom is the man of years.” Science Club, 1 yr., Vice- President, 1 yr., Dramatics, 1 yr. Millard Stone “Rock” “I always make it a rule to get there first.” Science Club, 2 yrs.. Model Airplane Club, 2 yrs., Presi- dent, 1 yr. Jettonne Stephens “Tonnie” “Art is her every thought and dream.” Gamma Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr., Re- porter, 1 yr.. Art Club, 3 yrs.. Vice-President, 2 yrs.. Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr., D. O. Club, 1 yr.. Treasurer, 1 yr.. Librarian, 1 yr.. Ad- vertising Editor, Admiral. Jr. -Sr. Prom Committee. Glen Stevens “Rusty” “It is always the adventur- ous who accomplish great things.” Science Club. 1 yr., D. E. Club. 1 yr., Track, 1 yr. Bettie Kaye Suit “Sandy” “When you are good to others, you are best to yourself.” Sigma Tri Hi-Y, 2 yrs., F. B. L. A., 2 yrs., Secretary, 1 yr.. Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr., V. O. T., 1 yr.. Treas- urer. SENIORS Donna Rae Tilley “Tilley” “I’m not argruing with you — I’m telling you.” Dramatics Club, 2 yrs., Sec- retary, 1 yr., National Thes- pian Society, 3 yrs., Treas- urer, 1 yr.. Scribe, 1 yr.. Na- tional Honor Society, 2 yrs.. National Quill and Scroll, 1 yr., Dramatics, 3 yrs.. Senior Homeroom Treasurer, Jr. -Sr. Prom Committee, 3 yrs., Chairman of Decorations, Jr. -Sr., 1 yr.. Homecoming Committee, 1 yr.. Assistant Editor, “Admirals”, Typist, “Log”, Service Award Win- ner. Otway, Joe, Donna, Rosalie, Judy, Edna. Rosalie Toth “Rosie” “Her eyes portray a happy soul.” Admirals Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Chaplain, 1 yr.. Senior Homeroom Treasurer. Otway Turner “Punk” “My own thoughts are my companions.” D. E. Club, 1 yr. Joseph Earl Turner, Jr. “Joe” “All things are difficult before they are easy.” F. B. L. A.. 1 yr., D. E. Club, 1 yr.. Band, 2 yrs. Edna Ona Volk “Baby” “Always act as if your acts were seen.” D. E. Club, 1 yr. 123 Judy Ann Tucker “Udy” “With malice toward none, with charity for all.” G. A. A., 1 yr. Charles C. Twine “String” “Merrily, merrily shall I live now,” Science Club. 1 yr.. Library Club, 3 yrs. William Thomas Vann “Bunchie “Whatever advice you give be brief ’ Monogram Club, 2 yrs.. Football, 4 yrs., Vice-Presi- dent of Freshman Class. SENIORS Earlene, Emmett, Sue. Vertie Lee Watson “Birtie” “Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.” Library Club, 2 yrs., G. A. A., 2 yrs. Emmett Howard Walke “Emmett” “An ornament to his profession.” Photography Club, 2 yrs.. Treasurer, 1 yr., Vice-Presi- dent, 1 yr.. D. O. Club, 1 yr.. Shipmate Photographer, 2 yrs. Logan Thomas Whitlock, Jr. “Kansas” “Man, talk about a party! ” Art Club, 1 yr., Dramatics Club, 1 yr., Bible Club, 1 yr., Chaplain. 1 yr., D. E. Club, 1 yr. Grace Earlene Whitehurst “Earlene” “I want what I want when I want it.” National Honor Society, 2 yrs., National Quill and Scroll. 2 yrs., Art Club, 3 yrs.. President, 2 yrs.. Sig- ma Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. National Thespian Society, 2 yrs., Inter-Club Council, 2 yrs., Art Editor, Admiral. Dra- matics, 2 yrs.. Homecoming Committee, 1 yr.. Prom Committee, 3 yrs., Service Award. Susan Laurene Whitener “Sue” “Friendship redoubles joys and cutteth griefs in half.” Belles Lettres Club. 1 yr., Sigma Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Na- tional Honor Society, 2 yrs.. F. B. L. A.. 2 yrs.. Presi- dent. 1 yr.. Lambda Tri Hi-Y. 1 yr. 124 J SENIORS Mary Louise Wigr ins “Mary “If you can t convince ’em — confuse ’em.” Dramatics Club, 3 yrs.. Pres- ident, 1 yr.. Library Club, 1 yr., Band. 2 yrs.. Libra- rian, 1 yr., Inter-Club Coun- cil, 1 yr., Organization Edi- tor, Admiral, G. A. A., 1 yr.. National Quill and Scroll, National Thespian Society, 1 yr. Ginger, Marcy, Mary, Mary Lou, Frank, Mary. Marsha Lynn Wilkins “Marcy “She was capable of adapt- ing herself to place, time, and person, and of playing her part under whatever circumstances. Lambda Tri Hi-Y. 1 yr., Na- tional Thespian Society, 3 yrs.. National Quill and Scroll, 2 yrs., National Honor Society, 2 yrs., Tri-C Pres., 1 yr., Student Council, 4 yrs., President, 1 yr.. Prom Committee, 2 yrs., J. V. Cheerleader, 1 yr.. Dra- matics Club, 4 yrs., Dra- matics, 4 yrs., Inter-Club Council, 1 yr.. President of Drama Club, 1 yr.. Debate Team, 2 yrs., Service Award Mary Louise Whitley “Mary Lou “Her ways are ways of gen- tleness and her paths are paths of peace. Frank Whitworth Wimberley “Frank “All I can say is I saw it ! Dramatics Club, 4 yrs.. Dramatics, 4 yrs.. National Thespian Society, 4 yrs., Of- fice Assistant, 1 yr.. Service Award Winner. Mary Elizabeth Woodard ' TVlary T’m willing to love all mankind. 125 Glenn Wilson “Glenri “Tis love that makes the world go round. Admirals Hi-Y, 2 yrs.. Model Airplane Club, 1 yr.. Science Club, 1 yr., Vice-President of Model Airplane Club, 1 yr. Virginia Darmell Wildman “Ginger “She stoops to conquer. Beta Tri Hi-Y, 3 yrs., Re- porter, 1 yr., Vice-Presi- dent, 1 yr.. President, 1 yr., Inter-Club Council, 1 yr., Secretary, 1 yr.. Miss Crad- ock, 1957, D. O. Club, 1 yr. SENIORS Georgia Steele Wright “Georgia “I think, therefore I am.’ Lambda Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr.. Kappa Tri Hi-Y, 2 yrs.. D.O. Club, 1 yr., Sextet, 1 yr., G. A. A., 1 yr.. Mixed Cho- rus, 2 yrs. Tommy, James, Georgia, Elaine Phil Howard Yasaitis “Rod Knocker “All I want is to be left alone.’’ Christophers Hi-Y, 2 yrs.. Sergeant at Arms. 1 yr.. D. O. Club, 1 yr. Paul Marsh Herbert “Marsh “I can be pushed just so far. Commander’s Hi-Y, 1 yr. Thomas Harrington “Moto Charles Shires “Edger The earth is all the home I have.” Industrial Arts, President, 1 yr., Art Club, 1 yr., Christians, Hi-Y, 1 yr., Shop Club, 1 yr. Delores Elaine Young “Elaine Virtue alone is true nobility.’’ ■‘Wonders will never cease.’’ Admirals Hi-Y. 2 yrs., F. T. A., 1 yr.. Sen- ior Homeroom Treasurer. 1 yr.. Football, 3 yrs.. Wrestling. 4 yrs.. Baseball, 1 yr. Tobie Lee Thevenin “Tobie Sigma Tri Hi-Y, 1 yr., Dra- matics Club, 1 yr.. Drill Team, 1 yr. Hubert Richard Keel “Dickie “Man is capable of all things. ’ “We live and learn and all the wi.ser grow.” D. E. Club, 1 yr.. Chorus. 4 yrs. Caroline Gates “Carol A quick girl who enjoys a good time.’ James Robert Byrum “Bobby The shortest answer is doing. Science Club. 2 yrs.. Audio Visual, 1 yr.. Glee Club, 1 yr., 4-H Club, 2 yrs.. Football, 2 yrs., Baseball, 1 yr. Franklin Matthew Langlais “Red “His was the gentlest voice. D. O. Club, 1 yr. Charles Davis Johnson “Heavy “All his dealings are fair and square.’ D. E. Club, 1 yr. 126 Earlene Whitehurst Salutatorian OUR HONOR Patricia Hodges Valedictorian GRADUATES Honor Graduates: First row; Gail Page, Bettie Suit, Diane Michael, Ginger Wildman, Mary Wiggins, Linda DeAlba, Phyllis Hicks, Lou Ann Saddler, Sandra Breon, Arlene Maxson, Barbara Chapman, Dona Tilley, Ellen Eason, Virginia Osborne, Sandra Poe, Ann Robbins. Second row: Mary Bragg, Pat Hamilton, Peggy Mixson, Georgia Wright, Louise Mason, Pat Ried, Claudia Simmons, Saluda Smith, Marilyn Bazemore, Helen Berry, Caroline Curtis, Pat Hodges, Judy Tucker, Pat McClellan, Joan Spear. Third row: Johnnie Phillips Charles Perdue, Robert Jordan, Joe Turner, Ivan Thompson, Julie Larkin, Earlene Whitehurst, Ma rcy Wil- kins, Billy Harris, John Stelmack, Charles Twine, A1 Biddle, George Plum, Wayne Atwood. Ml OUR CLASS HISTORY As we look longingly back to our early high school days, it seems impossible that only four short years ago, we entered the portals of Cradock for the first time. As freshmen, in September of 1954, we were very proud and a little cocky because at last we were in high school! That didn’t prevent our knees from knocking — just a little, and they knocked even harder as we walked into the vast center hall of the brand new Cradock High School. After the first few days of trial and error, frequently con- sulting extensive floor plans and horrifyingly realizing we were in the wrong classrooms, then throwing ourselves completely on the mercy of those “learned” guides, we settled down to enjoy our high school days. We didn’t feel too badly about our mistakes because we saw with surprise and relief that the upper class- men were having the same problems — even the mighty seniors ! Hmmmmm, they must have been human too. It wasn’t long before we had our feet under us, and as soon as the seniors had thoroughly convinced us that we were RATS of the lowest t pe, we organized our class and elected Joe Bry- ant, president; Marsha Wilkins, vice-president; Sandra Breon, secretary; and Joan Spear, treasurer. Our “guiding lights” were Mrs. Rhea Carter and Mr. Larry Weldon. Our first S.C.A. rep- resentatives were Joe Bryant. Marsha Wilkins, Joan Spear and Gail Page. We enthusiastically plunged into all activities including band, chorus, dramatics, clubs, dances and sports. Eager to have our talents recognized by upper classmen, we worked furiously on the Freshman-Sophomore Dance. As sophomores, we lost some of our awe of the massive school and the upper classmen, and dug in to try to make a name for ourselves. We had able assistance from our sponsors, Mrs. Bruce, Miss Sedgewick and Mr. Spessard, and our officers. Joe Bryant, president, Marsha Wilkins, vice-president ; Sandra Breon, secretary, and Bill Harris, treasurer. Our class prestige rose a little higher when Joe Bryant was elected S.C.A. treasurer and Albert Biddle was selected best actor of the fall play, “Time Out For Ginger”. We were espe- cially proud when our own Gail Page was chosen Miss Cradock and Sandy Poe, Maid-of-Honor. W’ho says sophomores are next to “low man on the totem pole”? Our Freshman-Sophomore Dance was a huge success, and as we concluded our second year of high school, we were sure that Cradock was beginning to see that here was a class of “live-wires” ! In our Junior year, we reached near perfection {we thought so, anyhow). All fears were gone and we had developed a great love and tremendous loyalty for our school. We also began to realize just how unimportant those lower classmen were. Lead- ing our active class were: Joe Bryant, president; Marsha Wil- kins, vice-president; Jimmy Moy, secretary; Bill Harris, treas- urer. with Mr. William Sindlinger and Mr. Allan Mandel as our able advisers. We had great plans for our Junior-Senior Dance and “gave our all” to the project. It was a smashing success and has been called the nicest Junior-Senior Cradock ever had. (This is not just OUT opinion, either.) ’.Ve even made the seniors happy! As always, we had enthusiastically participated in all school activities, doing our utmost to make Cradock the best. We or- dered our class rings, and dreamed of our senior year which was now “just around the corner”. We applauded our Ginger Wildman, the ne v Miss Cradock, Marsha Wilkins and Joe Bry- ant, best actress and actor of the fall and spring plays, “Drums of Death” and “The Robe”. Marsha Wilkins and Arlene Maxson were elected president and secretary of the S.C.A., and Marcy made history by being the first girl president in fifteen years. Then, suddenly, we were seniors! With our return to school in September, 1957, a feeling grew within us — a feeling that had had its beginning when we slipped our bright, shining new rings on our fingers — the feeling that THIS WAS IT, the very last chance to serve our school and to enjoy the gay, carefree happiness of unpredictable teen-age stunts ! We were also vitally conscious of the fact that we were now school leaders and that all the other classes looked to us for guidance. Of course, we carefully hid our new “motherly” attitude during the first few weeks to plainly show all “inferior underclassmen”, especially those wretched freshmen, that we were all-powerful and w’ould remain so. unchallenged ! Perhaps our memories of three years before had something to do with that. We soon took on a more serious outlook and chose as our pace-setters: Ralph Early, president; Bill Harris, vice-president; Joan Spear, corresponding secretary ; and Jimmy Moy, record- ing secretary. To Mr. Noble Moore fell the almost impossible task of “juggling” the books, and the all-important adult guid- ance was ministered by our beloved Miss Byrd. The new’ Annual staff, led by industrious A1 Biddle, set about to prepare a yearbook that Cradock High would never forget. We bounded into all school programs wit an eager deter- mination to end our reign with an outstanding record. We ordered cards and announcements, “watched the birdie” and silently said “cheese” as w’e smiled for the photographer, elected our senior superlatives, sold advertisements and ordered our caps and gowns. One-by-one the events slipped away — Freshman Week, the Back-to-School Dance. Homecoming, Thanksgiving Game, w’here more than a few tears were shed when the band struck up the final Alma Mater which ended the football season, the Fall Play, College Day, Christmas, Basketball Season, announcement of Valedictorian and Salutatorian, Baseball and Track, the “wild” senior class play — “Paint the Town Pink”, the Miss Cradock contest, Baby Day, the Senior Banquet, the S.C.A. Elec- tions, and, finally — Exams. In all of these, we supported our school to the limit and did our very best to raise school spirit, ideals and standards to an all-time high. We were a lucky class, for we were the first to complete four years of high school in the new building, and with us ended an “era”. We saluted Joan Spear and Ray Cox as Homecoming King and Queen, and honored Marsha Wilkins and Albert Biddle as best actress and actor of the fall play, “John Loves Mary”. The closing days of our senior year were the gayest, and our hearts were full of wonderful, never-to-be-forgotten memories during the Baccalaureate and Graduation ceremonies. It was hard to realize that we wouldn’t always be a part of Cradock High. As we stood together for the last time, we knew that now we were approaching the first milestone on the long road toward adulthood, and we felt an all-consuming pride and gratitude for the school that had so honorably tried to prepare us for the stormy sea upon which we would sail in search of happiness and success. Cradock had been more than just a school ; w’e had spent four years of our lives within its walls and it had been the instrument which helped to mold our young minds. Time can never erase the sports, the music and dramatic events, the as- semblies, the interscholastic rivalry in competition, the clubs, the school projects and plans, the “Shipmate”, the “Admiral”, the “Log” — all of the big moments and eagerly-awaited events. Nothing can ever dim the magic we shared together. As we held our diplomas close, for reassurance, and squared our shoulders to look toward the future, w’e were glad that we had remembered to tuck a handkerchief into our pocket. And, so, as we passed through the door for the last time, we lovingly and fervently said, “Cradock. you’re the greatest!” Virginia Osborne Historian 128 CLASS SONG Julie Larkin and Ralph Early OUR VOYAGE Facing the sea from a small point of land Wearied, uncertain, amazed we stand On our path which has winded to its end. Time now for our maiden voyage to begin. Though the sea be rough and the winds be high We falter not, when the time draws nigh We launch our ship at the setting sun And with the morn’ our past is done. So with childish thinking left behind We stand, unafraid, our future to find. We’re ever seeking knowledge new. For we have a greater task to do. Jettonne Stephens Earlene Whitehurst COLOR . . . Scarlet and White A song unfolds before us recalling memories dear; From Cradock we’ve gained knowledge, truth and guidance ever near. As on life’s road we travel, our thoughts begin to roam. We think of days behind us and of joys and friends we’ve known. Now the time has come to part Our eyes are toward the blue. We look not to the past, for we have new goals in view. The gates of life are opened with all our spirits high. The future waits before us, Our second milestone nigh. CLASS POEM Class Poets, Jettonne Stephens, and Earlene Whitehurst. FLOWER . . . White Rose MOTTO . . . The future waits before us, our second milestone nigh. 129 MOST POPULAR Marcy Wilkins and Joe Bryant MOST TALENTED Jettonne Stephens and A1 Biddle MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Pat Hodges and Billy Harris 130 our Senior Superlatives BEST ALL AROUND Joan Spear and Robert Jordan BEST LOOKING Mickey Nixon and Virginia Wildman MOST ATHLETIC Jimmy Moy and Betty Cross 131 Homeroom President: Charlotte Jones, Mary Bo- len, Jerry Davis, Marion Carroll. Junior-Senior Prom Chai r- men: Nancy Pritchard, Donna Wiggins, Sandra Marks, Warren Wood, Judy Stalls, Lynn Rush, Donald Caffee. Class Officers: Vice-President Marion Carroll, Pres- ident Charles Porter, Secretary Benny Kendrick, Treasurer Bobby Spence. President Charles Porter The Junior Class under the capable leadership of the officers had the makings of one of the best classes at Cradock. One of the biggest accomplishments was the setting of the dues at $3.50 and collecting them. The sponsors: Miss Cannon, Mr. Benzie, and Mr. Mounie helped the class in the selection of Prom Chairmen. It wasn’t an easy task picking them but Donna Wiggins and Sandra Marks were given the job. Another big and important accomplishment was the setting up of the committees and planning the date of the Prom. Planning to sell autograph books and the ordering of our class rings were also great features of our Junior Year. The Junior Class of ’57 and ’58 had a hard working spirit and accomplished much. We hope next year, to be even better and accomplish even more. JUNIOR CLASS 133 L. Batten J. Barnes F. Belcher J. Barnes S. Bellamy V. Bess J. Benson P. Billy M. Blythe B. Boynton M. Bolen N. Brown A. Bowles B. Burke M. Bryant I. Cannon B. Burnette D. Carawan J. Christenbury M. Carroll C. Collins T. Cockes M. Cordell J. Costell D. Cooper C. Briggs D. Caffee B. Credle D. Couture B. Culver F. Crouch A. Day J. Davis C. Dennis B. Dail B. Dorn P. Dodd N. Eanes T. Eanes M. Edwards A. Forbes M. Ehoff H. Green K. Ervin G. Griffin 134 R. Evans G. Gregory B. Ferguson R. Gregory S. Ferguson R. Gregory V. Fife J. Hanbury P. Fisher J. Hatcher L. Gardner C. Henkle D. Grant G. Hollowell B. Gray W. Holton F. Grey D. Hooker S. Hayes R. Hoyleman J. Hall M. Horton J. Hamilton W. Hudson P. Hatcher Parlez-vous francais?? Pull-1-1 relax, Pull-1-1 relax, Pull-1-1 Rock. 135 D. Johnson B. Hay R. Jones L. Hayes B. Kendrick A. Holmes C. Kelly E. Hughes F. Kennidy P. Jefferies J. Lawson S. Jenkins L. Lowe C. Jones D. Maynard D. Jones K. McCraney F. Jones D. McDaniel G. Jones J. McDuffie V. Jones J. Meeks V. Keen E. Mills R. Kohser E. Moore M. Landen G. Odom C. Laumann T. Odom L. Lee B. Overcash B Lentile C. Overstreet C. Lester D. Pannell J. Livingston F. Parker D. Marlowe J. Parsons S. Marks O. Pettit D. May R. Pierce 136 K. McGinnis C. Porter P. McKean B. Richardson B. McManus C. Rollins B. Nettles C. Russell J. Pittman J. Scott D. Poison K. Shedrick S. Powell J. Simpson N. Pritchard S. Slaughter A. Ritter B. Spence M. Robinson R. Stankiuwz M. Roe E. Stenalt K. Rose K. Storms F. Richardson B. Strickland G. Richardson D. Taylor L. Rush D. Toler S. Sclater J. Underwood C. Shelton J. Vance B. Smith M. Vick B. Smith D. Willard S. Safford G. Whitehurst J. Stalls B. Whitener L. Taylor W. Wood J. Taylor 137 T. Woody S. Taylor W. York E. Templeton G. Tiller J. Thompson P. Trexler K. Wagner S. Waite M. Wellman S. Whitford D. Wiggins M. Wilburn M. Winslow A. Wright Absent when the pictures were taken. Grace Blow Jean Brown Gayle Buchanan Wayne Doughtry Tom Forbes Betty Gwaltney Lois Kirkpatrick Thomas Leary Sue Perky Jasper Russell Norman Ryder Tyrone Stevens Carol Taylor James Tye Logan Whitlock Louise Wilson Roy Winslow Where are the others?? Studying Government to make History. 138 Memories of our journey. A dream come true. Where’s Mr. Niemeyer?? Planning or plotting?? 139 is like a continous trip Under the leadership of Paul Rollins, class Presi- dent, the Sophomore Class had a very successful year. In order to have more orderly class meetings, five Sergeant-of-arms were appointed including Sammy Gay, Ed Ellis, Larry West, Arnold Rodriquez, and Lenny Umberger. Our Homecoming Representatives were Sandra Jones and Ed Ellis. The Sophomores also gave $75 to the Seniors for a page in the Annual. Class dues were set at $1.50 to finance our Fresh- men-Sophomore Prom which was held April 19, from 8:30 to 11:30 P.M. The Prom was decorated beautifully around the theme. Star Dust. All in all, the Sophomores say, “the year 1957-58 couldn’t have been better.” Class Officers: Kay Prince, Secretary; Paul Rollins, President; Kennith Dice, Vice-President; Richard Huneycutt, Chaplain; Sandra Smith, Reporter; Eddie Seager, Treasurer. Homeroom President: Karen Belding, Kay Prince, Sandra Smith, Buddy Orrock, Kennith Dice. Freshmen - Sophomore Prom Chairmen : Beverly Sawyer, Anita Johnson, Kennith Dice, Wallace Sawyer, Karen Belding, Eddie Seager, Nancy Little. Our school year President Paul Rollins SOPHOMORE CLASS 141 L. Adams C. Appel L. Appenzeller J. Bacon G. Atkins C. Barnette L. Atkinson C. Belcher N. Bailey D. Benton J. Bass G. Berryhill K. Belding B. Blake M. Bennett F. Bradley H. Benton S. Branch B. Berryhill W. Burch R. Bolen T. Butler S. Bond T. Carter R. Boylan H. Cole K. Bray T. Cotton G. Britt D. Crawn C. Brock J. Davis B. Brown R. Day P. Burke K. Dice A. Cahoon B. Dillahay B. Cahoon J. Dorn 142 L. Carey E. Ellis D. Cassidy H. Ellis B. Chapman B. Estes L. Conner R. Faye N. Cousins C. Ford R. Cox L. Frye K. Cummins F. Galuska J. De Jarnette S. Gay B. Dillahay G. Gettier C. Dixon D. Gillikin L. Dorsett C. Gould Z. Drew R. Gould M. Eason B. Grimes B. East J. Grubbs C. Edwards S. Hanbury L. Edwards B. Harrell J. Euglow W. Hathaway C. Ferrell J. Helton G. Foreman J. Hilt B. Foster L. Hodges M3 J. Fox I. Hooker C. Frederick D. Hooks M. Gainer C. Huneycutt R. Garman R. Huneycutt V. Gattis P. Johnson B. Gilbert R. Jones L. Green F. Jump S. Gregory H. Keene L. Griffin W. Kilpatrick L. Hahn O. Linkous C. Harlow J. Lucado J. Hare J. Meyers N. Helton J. Minus V. Helton R. McKenzie R. Hemp T. Moose S. Hicks T. Meyers S. Hobbs B. Mason A. Hoffler B. Mann J. Howe J. Marlowe S. Hunt J. Moore o 144 A. Johnson J. Nelson S. Jones R. Nickelsen J. Joswick C. Oakey P. Kay W. Ogburn D. Keeney B. Orrock J. King C. O’Shields M. King D. Padgett M. Knight E. Pieroni K. Knutson C. Poppell R. Kues K. Potts B. Kyle B. Ratcliff P. Lakes B. Roach J. Lamn J. Robertson N. Liddle A. Rodriguiz G. Linville P. Rollins E. Loyd S. Root M. Martin C. Rose C. Mason E. Ross C. Mastin W. Rumbough B. Mayo G. Sands M5 W. Mayo W. Sawyer B. Medlin J. Scruggs C. Meiggs E. Seager R. Miles C. Simmons S. Morris E. Smith C. Munden J. Smith D. McIntosh R. Smith S. McLawhorn R. Smith P. Neese J. Stewart S. Newton T. Taylor J. Norris M. Tiller M. Parker L. Tucker L. Peele L. Umberger A. Penero N. Vick K. Perdue B. Wade E. Pickett T. V alker S. Pope R. Wall B. Powell L. West K. Prince W. Wheatley G. Pritchard A. Wheeles jR 146 S. Pritchard D. Weeks D. Ray L. Whiddon J. Rose D. White P. Saunders T. Whitt B. Sauderson R. Whittington B. Sawyer M. Williams B. Seed W. Williams J. Simmons T. Winston E. Smith J. Wiseman S. Smith J. Woods L. Stallings D. Ziskind L. Stallings C. Stallings M. Stewart J. Sutphin B. Tartte J. Tate A. Thompson L. Tilley The Sophomores at work. Grammar, grammar, and more grammar. Practice is rewarding. 147 K. Toth P. Trexler B. Varner B. Walker P. Wertz P. Weyant B. White N. Wimmer G. Woodard C. Wyatt History makes the world go around. Absent when the pictures were taken : Pat Brantley Mary Doyle Judith Flugg Linda Frazier Mansfield Holmes Jr. Cora Jones Nancy Kirsch James Miller Curtis Olds Larry Woods C. Wylie P. Wyne We know what makes the Jupiter C tick. 148 Our happy travels A Sophomore homeroom in discussion. !m m ' A student receiving instruction from the teacher. Waiting patiently for the class to begin. 149 President Judy Simms FRESHMEN This year, we the Freshmen, entered the halls of Cradock to begin our high school days. We were very much in awe of the upperclassmen, especially the Sen- iors. Some friendly Big Brothers made us feel very much at home in our new surroundings. In our first week as Freshmen we were honored at a Back to School Dance. The girls wore aprons and the boys wore tee shirts and ties. The main objective of our class this year was to have the Freshmen-Sophomore Prom. Stardust, the theme, was a big success. Our dues were $1.50 and $.25 for our page in the Annual. Though this year has passed quickly, we know we have three more wonderful years at Cradock. Homeroom Presidents: Shorty Kay, Nancy White, Marcia Dav- enport, Gordon Phillips, Buddy Hornick, Kay Nance, Oliver Smith, Lee Smith, Judy Casper. Freshmen - Sophomore Prom Chairmen: Nellie Houston, Ro- berta Gibson, Mary Hoffler, J. R. Wilburn, Johnny Lee. Class Officers: Secretary Shirley Hayes, President Judy Simms, Prom Chairman Nellie Houston, Vice-President Buddy Hornick, Reporter Doug Shields, Treasurer J. R. Wilburn. FRESHMAN CLASS PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC UBRAR ' i 601 Court Street Portsmouth, Virginio P3 s a i-i Chilton Bridgeman Church Bridges J. Clason G. Briggs Y. Coffman B. Brunkee N. Collier J. Bunch L. Corbett F. Burch R. Cross K. Burke A. Curtis R. Burton J. Cuthriell R. Butler L. Daggett J. Casteen F. Daniels J. Chesson M. Davenport E. Cockes B. Davis B. Collier L. Davis B. Conner L. Davis J. Copeland M. Ditter J. Coporale B. Dixon J. Cordee N. Dixon C. Crowe C. Dortch L. Curtis M. Edwards R. Cutchins 152 G. Allen B. Adams W. Ash C. Adams S. Atkinson W. Adams B. Austin J. Ainsley M. Barnes A. Allison M. Barnes F. Altice P. Bazemore J. Anderson L. Benton J. Ayers H. Boone G. Barnes G. Borody T. Barrett T. Brame A. Bass P. Brame W. Bass A. Broaddus J. Bell L. Buchannon F. Birch M. Burrough A. Black J. Butler R. Black B. Carigan R. Boatwright S. Carneal R. Bond M. Carrigan E. Bottoms M. Cato B. Brett 153 M. Elder B. Davis E. Emery R. Davis J. Farris A. DePue J. Ferguson S. Dunstan C. Fife J. Earnest B. Flythe G. East J. Fowler B. Emund L. Fox B. Forrest S. Fox R. Fortune G. Frawley B. Francis C. Galford C. Freeman E. Gibson C. Futrell R. Gibson R. Gayle P. Gilbert R. Gilmer P. Goree J. Glazer M. Gregory G. Godwin N. Hall H. Gray A. Hamm J. Gray B. Harrell J. Gray L. Harris H. Griffin 154 F. Hathcock G. Grimes S. Hayes W. Hadsel L. Hendrick L. Hankins S. nibble B. Harris D. Hill R. Harrison F. Hobbs E. Hayde J. Hodges D. Hayes M. Hoffler M. Heste; I. Holt H. Hill M. Hooten J. Hill N. Houston R. Hodges S. Howard G. Hoffman E. Hudson L. Hollowell C. Hunt J. Holt H. Hutchinson J. Honeycutt A. Jennings 155 M. Jereme R. Hooker J. Jolly S. Hord B. Jones B. Hornick L. Jones H. Hostetler M. Jones D. Hough M. Jones J. Hunneley P. Jones J. James V. Kalkreuth W. Jefferies J. Kasper D. Johnson M. May L. Johnson C. Kellum C. Jones E. Kelly J. Jones S. Kesler W. Jones E. Klugh G. Justice D. Kosher M. Kestner B. Kyle L. Klugh J. Lane J. Koger E. Larrabee O. Lassier S. Lewin J. Lee K. Little R. Lee 156 J. Lauback J. Light S. Lowden J • Lolt S. Loyd D. Long P. Marlowe J. Lowe L. Martin J. Mace C. Mason G. Mayo F. Meads J. Maxon V. Metzger D. McClellan M. Miller J. McKee S. McClellan E. Meyers C. McCreary F. Meyers V. McCreary G. Midkiff S. McDuffie H. Miller A. Moncrief J. Miller K. Nance K. Mills M. Napier C. Molleen K. Neal B. Moring B. Newbern E. Moroivety J. Odom G. Newsome M. Odom D. Nurney 157 E. Overstreet J. Parker M. Painter P. Parker D. Parker C. Pegram D. Parker G. Phillips G. Perkins H. Porter L. Phillips T. Presnell B. Pipkin S. Provost F. Pipkin B. Respess B. Poe J. Rice M. Pool S. Richardson T. Poppell E. Rollins K. Powell G. Rose E. Predy J. Rowland J. Preedy C. Rujnor P. Randolph R. Runyon B. Rayburn 158 C. Rea R. Russell J. Read C. Ryals J. Reavis R. Scott M. Rhew T. Scott F. Rice L. Settle W. Rice D. Sexton B. Riggs B. Shaffer B. Ripley D. Shields C. Robinson R. Sidman V. Rose W. Silcott J. Russell M. Simms E. Saul J. Sitz L. Sawyer W. Slocumb P. Sawyer L. Smith D. Scott O. Smith S. Scruggs S. Smith N. Shue B. Snow J. Simms W. Southard H. Simpson J. Stamp C. Smith B. Stampley 159 G. Smith T. Stroud N. Smith G. Sullivan S. Smith W. Taylor C. Stallings B. Thomas I. Staude J. Thompson L. Stegal W. Thompson P. Stelmack C. Trexler S. Stephenson L. Toler j. Stone R. Turner J. Strickland L. Vaughan J. Styron C. Vernon B. Sutphin J. Vess R. Tally W. Waff K. Taylor R. Walden K. Tetlow G. Walters G. Umberger C. Ward L. Wade F. Watson C. Warren L. Weldon D. Wiggs D. Wertz C. Williams D. Whirl 160 [ J. Williams H. Whitley S. Williams J. Wilburn J. Willoughby C. Williams J. Winfred G. Williams C. White J. Winslow N. White J. Wright N. White D. Yasaitis L. Whitley B. Wood S. Woody J. Wood C. Yeary S. Young V. Zerkle Absent when pictures were taken : Denny Baker Andy Breeden Robert Byrum Joyce Casper Carolyn Doughty Jay Glazer Bobby Hedgepath Elizabeth Heitman Larry Husburne Vivian Kennedy Liebenrood Saundra McHargue Barbara Nye Haven Ratcliff William Respess Donald Sails Ina Scott Jack Sherman Charles Stevens Billy Templeton Betty Lou Tyson A Science class in observation. 161 CRADOCK ALMA MATER We raise our voices now to greet thee. Our school, our Cradock High Many thoughts are ever with thee To remain and never die. , Days of value always linger j In memories long gone by | Our love for you grows ever deeper J As we strive for goals so high. jj Once again we stop to greet thee I March Onward, Cradock High! It is to you we give the glory jpf all the things we try. (We count it gain that we have known tkee And as the years go by Your spirit will remain within us. Our unconquered Cradock High. OUR TRAVEL LOG page Administration 10-23 School Board 14 Principals 15 Guidance 16 Faculty 17-23 Admiral Staff 80-81 Admirals Tri-Hi-Y 58 Alma Mater 162 Armed Forces Day 30 Art Club 77 Back to School Dance 31 Band -_86, 87 Basketball (Varsity) 42-45 Basketball (Junior Varsity) 49 Beta Tri-Hi-Y 59 Bible Club 66 Cheerleaders (Varsity) 46, 47 Cheerleaders (Junior Varsity) 50 Choruses 90, 91 Christophers Hi-Y 64 Classes 94-161 Seniors 96 Juniors 132 Sophomores 140 Freshman 150 Contents 67 Dedication 8, 9 Distributive Education 79 Diversified Occupations 78 Dramatics Club 74 Drill Team 71 Football (Varsity) 34-40 Football (Junior Varsity) 48 Foreword 4, 5 Future Business Leaders of America _72 Future Homemakers of America 73 Future Teachers of America 70 Gamma Tri-Hi-Y 62 Girls Athletic Association 51, 92 Homecoming 26, 27 Industrial Arts Club 69 Inter-Club Council 56 Introduction 1 John Loves Mary, three act play 28, 29 Kappa Tri-Hi-Y 63 Lambda Tri-Hi-Y 60 Library Club 76 Log Staff 84 Majorettes 88 Math Club 65 Monogram Club 68 Office Assistants 89 National Honor Society 57 P.T.A. 93 Quill and Scroll 85 Science Club 67 Shipmate Staff 82, 83 Sigma Tri-Hi-Y 61 Student Council 54, 55 Thespians : 75 Title Pages 2, 3 Wrestling 41 GENERAL INDEX Introductory Pages 1-9 Administration 10-23 Features 24-31 Sports 32-51 Organizations 52-93 Classes 94-162 SUMMER SUPPLEMENT Awards, Contest Play, Variety Show, Freshman-Sophomore Prom, Beauty Contest, Career Day, Senior Play, Baby Day, Senior Banquet, Graduation, Baccalaureate, Junior-Senior Prom, Baseball, Tennis, Golf, Track. 163 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK Open A Savings Account Here and Prepare For Your College Education Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Best Wishes PORTSMOUTH LUMBER COMPANY PORTSMOUTH and NORFOLK COUNTY BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION B B MARKETS Compliments of JON ARTHUR FASHIONS W. T. GRANT CO. 202 High Street WALDO HARDWARE CO., INC. Two Stores To Serve You Town Country Shopping Center EX 9-0723 “Out In Busy Cradock” EX 7-1291 Two Locations ARMISTEAD-xMORRISON CO. P irniture Fuel A M SHELL SERVICE Alexanders Corner KITRELL ' S SERVICE STATION Alexanders Corner Portsmouth, Va. Dial EX 7-9855 Compliments of AxMELIA BUILDING MATERIALS, INC. Lumber — Millwork Building IMaterials Steel Steel Fabrication ALEXANDERS CORNER EX 7-0739 Portsmouth, Va. PARKWAY ESSO STATION 510 George Washington Highway HARRY SHUMAN 705-707 High Street Portsmouth, Virginia Furnishing the Homes of Portsmouth For Over 50 Years Compliments of the HATCHELL’S COMMODORE AIRLINE FLORIST THEATER Harriet Mechtoldt, Hatchell Ownei Phone EX 7-1031 Rodman Avenue at Airline Blvd. Nights EX 7-5440 Compliments of Compliments of PINE GROVE DAIRY CRIM AND SPENCE “The Milk That Makes FLOOR COVERING Portsmouth Grow” Call EX 7-2387 For Home Delivery 611 Airline Boulevard Congratulations To The Class of 1958 Compliments of A. W. OLIVER CRADOCK FOOD MARKET PLUMBING AND HEATING 72 Afton Square EX 7-4066 Portsmouth, Virginia In Portsmouth High Street KING OPTICAL COMPANY Compliments of PRESCRIPTION OPTICIANS Isaac W. (Ike) King, Owner JACK’S TEXACO 505 High Street Dial EX 3-6741 INSULATION — SHINGLES paint — HARDWARE AUBREY G. SWEET 2600 Glasgow St. EX 7-3111 Portsmouth, Virginia HIGHLAND-BILTMORE TELEVISION CO. 25 Deep Creek Boulevard OPEN ONLY 7 P.M.-IO P.M. Daily 12 P.M.-IO P.M. Saturday Compliments of BRUCE’S BARBER SHOP 4221 Airline Blvd. TWO BARBERS BEST WISHES To The Class of “58” DO-MAR GROCERY Compliments of G. W. SHARPE, ESSO DEALER Highways 13 17 MARIO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 512 Crawford St. Portsmouth, Va. PIZZAS TO GO EX 9-7150 When in Virginia Beach Visit the ISLE OF CAPRI 31st Street at Baltic Avenue Phone 4269 Compliments of BOND BREAD SAVE TWO WAYS ‘ft at COLONIAL %np 1 COLONIAL STORES | LOW, LOW PRICES PLUS FREE SAV-A-STAMPS For the Smartest Teen-Age Fashions Visit . . . AMES BROWNLEY, INC. 415 Granby Street RODGER CLOTHES at 331 High Street TOWN AND COUNTRY CRADOCK HOME FURNITURE “There Is No Place Like Home” 817 High Street Complete Home Furnishings W. J. PARKER Wholesale Groceries, Tobaccos and Confections 701 Crawford Street EX 7-1295 or EX 7-1296 PORTSMOUTH COCA-COLA BOTTLING WORKS DAVENPORT LEWIS CHEVROLET CORPORATION Complete Transportation Service New Cars and Truck Sales OK Used Cars General Safety Tires Complete Auto Insurance Coverage Modern Repair Service 7th Avenue and County Street Portsmouth, Virginia Phone EX 3-7311 Compliments of LEGGETT’S Portsmouth’s Shopping Center 221-223 High Street TRIBBLE STUDIOS WHEN YOU THINK OF SHOES THINK OF Town Country, Cradock 228 High, Portsmouth Compliments of TURNTABLE SUPER MARKET Proprietors, W. F. Deal and C. M. Rose Compliments of PRICE’S At the Start of the day . . . ahc At the End of the day . . . GOLDSMITH ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT L M. HARRELL SON 607 High Street Compliments of the NORMANDIE RESTAURANT TIDEWATER FEED SEED CO. 1400 George Washington Highway Portsmouth, Virginia Phone EX 7-8561 JOHNSONS OPTICAL CO., INC. GUILD OPTICIANS Established in 1940 508 Washington Street Portsmouth, Virginia THE QUALITY SHOP 309 High Street Portsmouth Famous Brands of Clothing For Men and Young Men SPORTSMAN S SHOP ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT 130 West Plume Street Norfolk, Virginia O NEAL ' S PORTRAIT SALON PERSONALITY PORTRAITS “Foi’ Those Who Appreciate the Finer Arts of Photography” Phone EX 7-6651 404 Washington Street Portsmouth, Virginia COMMUNITY CLEANERS EX 7-9626 Laundry — Dry Cleaners 2 Bainbridge Avenue Cradock, Virginia SAY IT WITH FLOWERS Phone EX 7-4391 Night Phone EX 9-1739 HOPEWELL FLORIST Established 1930 LIVERMON MOTOR COMPANY, INC. 314 Crawford Street Portsmouth, Va. SALES — RENTALS — REPAIRS 3214 High Street Dial EX 9-8634 JANET’S TYPEWRITER SERVICE Adding Machines — Cash Registers Supplies and Stands Portsmouth, Virginia CRADOCK PHARMACY and LEARY ' S PHARMACY PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS Phone EX 7-2395 and EX 3-4531 ATTENTION: Juniors and Seniors For the Junior-Senior Prom It’s Smart ! It’s Economical ! TO RENT! White Dinner Jackets from BOB’S FORMAL WEAR 810 High Street EX 3-0931 Compliments of W. G. SWARTZ Compliments of OVERTON’S MARKET COMMUNITY MOTOR BUS For Charter Trips Call EX 7-4216 617 Victory Loulevard MORRIS COMPANY, INC. FURNITURE — APPLIANCES RADIO — FRIGIDAIRE Compliments of SEARS 206 High Street Portsmouth, Va. BETTY BOB MORSE-PARKER MOTOR SUPPLY CO., INC. High Street Portsmouth, Virginia PORTSMOUTH MUSIC CO., INC. Baldwin Pianos and Organs Sheet Music — Records Band Instruments 1803 High Street Portsmouth, Virginia Best Wishes RAINBOW GRILL 506 Crawford Street Portsmouth, Virginia WELTON DUKE HAWKS, INC. Insurance and Property Management 407 Court Street Portsmouth, Va. EX 9-6473 Portsmouth Office NORFOLK FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 600 Court Street Portsmouth Insured Savings — Home Loans Beales’ Auto Sales Service DeSOTO — PLYMOUTH Smartest of the Smart Cars 2008-14 High Street Portsmouth, Virginia J. S. (Ed) Beale EX 7-4695-6 RULANE AND SUBURBAN GAS SERVICE Tappan and Hardwick Gas Ranges George Washington Highway and Virginia Railroad Phone EX 7-5893 BE MODERN Cook With Natural Gas PORTSMOUTH GAS CO. BEST WISHES THE HUB A CAREER With A Future! If you like science and mathe- matics, consider engineering for your career! Engineering is the field of today and tomor- row. Progress is fast. New jobs are opening up every day. Plan for a job with a future— plan to be an engineer! i : VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY COOPER ' S, INC. JEWELERS OF CHARACTER Expert Watch Repair Phone EX 7-4678 327 High Street DIAMONDS — WATCHES — SILVERWARE — APPLIANCES L.G. BALFOUR CO. Manufacturers of CLASS RINGS -MEDALS -TROPHIE S AWARDS -CLUB JEWELRY 41 1 Kensington Avenue Richmond 21, Virginia Represented By EVA B. ANDERSON CHEERS TO YOU FROM THE VARSITY 1957-58 CHEERLEADERS BEST OF LUCK TO THE 1958 GRADUATING CLASS FROM THE SOPHOMORE CLASS BEST OF LUCK TO THE 1958 GRADUATING CLASS FROM THE FRESHMAN CLASS BEST OF LUCK TO THE 1958 GRADUATING CLASS FROM THE JUNIOR CLASS PATRONS Mr. Mrs. R. L. Spear Gift Realty Co. Compliments of a Friend Mr. Mrs. D. D. Harper Virginia Ice Cream Co. Whitlow’s Used Cars M. M. Crockins Richard McDaniel Standard Hardware Graham’s Vernon C. Hunt Morris’s Dairy Ett Harry L. Bartlett Lucky Strike Bowling Alley Fairview Sinclair Paul H. Hughes Hughes Florist Peggy A. Deans Red, White and Blue Restaurant !Mary Smith, Mary’s Beauty Shop Vernon H. Ripley Jr. J. W. Bai’tlett H. B. Wilkins The Smart Shop H. W. Quinn Bob Jennings Auto Upholstery Emmett Walke Highland Biltmore Barber Shop Mary Perkins Gift Shop Blackmans, Waterview, Parkview, Pharmacies City Steam Laundry Commercial Insurance Agency, Inc. Pompador’s Beauty Salon Sutton Appliance Co., Inc. Beaton Piano Co. Pool Brothers Read’s Goat Dairy Youngland Shop C. E. Nix Son Brewer’s Photo Service Janice Cannon Mr. Mrs. Gerry Hoyt Cecil Kirkman Mrs. G. E. Fritz John and Ernie 0. T. Eanes George Pangolo Chinese Maid Restaurant A Friend Bene Salon of Beauty Frank Newman Albany Restaurant H. L. Marks Professional Footwear Keller’s Mens Wear, High St. IMr. Mrs. H. A. Prilloman D. E. Wheelbarger k 1 : ' h r “Scrappy” Sid is cornered by Mr. Benzie. We now continue our “travels” during the spring months: sports, Senior prom, plays, Tilley Day, awards presentation, and all of the senior activities that will remain among our cherished memories. Dave Spivey roads “The Last Will and Testa- ment.” 1 • • • Miss Evelyn Byrd discusses the French crisis with Diane and Paul. Mrs. Marjorie Weaver checks a novel for Carolyn. Business Students hear words of wisdom from Mr. Noble Moore. 2 “Snookums” Hamilton jumps over “San- San” Poe. Between class locker arrangement. Miss Margarette S. Miller, donor of the Bellamy Award, and Marcy Wilkins Vir- ginia representative with students from Bellamy awards schools at Will Rogers High School, Tulsa, 17th annual Bellamy Award presentation. % 3 SPRING FEATURES Beverly Sawyer placed third in the state public speaking finals and Jet- tonne Stephens was the school’s “I Speak for Democracy” entry. Best Drama Club Citizen, El- len Eason, Senior; Best Sup- porting Actress, E a r 1 e n e Whitehurst, senior; A1 Bid- dle, Best Actor of the year, senior; Marcy Wilkins, ' Best Actress of year, senior; Mon- roe Duncan, Best Supporting Actor, senior. Biddle was Best Thespian, and Wilkins won the Senior Literary Award. 4 AWARDS Service Award Winners: Arlene Maxson, Shirley Waite, Sandra Sawyer, Jettonne Stephens, Joanie Spear, Ralph Early, Isaac Cannon, Ronnie Creamer, Gini Osborne, Dona Rae Tilley, Charles Porter, and Mary Lou Wigpins. Mr. Ware and Anne Robbins are proud of having the State D. E. “Club of the Year.” State D. O. Winners; Ronnie Creamer, Frankie Jordan, Tommy ' Eanes, Patsy Grimes, Louise Mason and Jack Costell. AWARDS 3 Mr. Siiullinfrf“r and friend do a comedy routine. BROADWAY ON REVIEW “Give i Iy Regards to Broadway” would have been a typical theme song for this year’s musical Broadway on Review. The show presented by the Music Depart- ment of Cradock was gay. fast- paced. and entertaining. Student director was Norman Parke r. while the Faculty Director was Mrs. Imogene Warren. Juiifrle Goddess prepares for her death to the jrods. It’.s 8:15 and opening night for Broadway on Review. it 6 STATE WINNER dance “Well I’m ready to po to the if you are.” dance. Cradock High School’s one act play, The Dancers, won the highest rating both in district and in state festivals. Cast in the lead were Marcy Wilkins, Nancy Pritchard, and A1 Biddle. Directing the play was Miss Cora Mae Fitzgerald. ‘Leo doesn’t want me to go, CAST AND CREW (as shown in bottom picture) A1 Biddle Horace Linda De Alba Lila Marcy Wilkins . Mary Catherine Virginia Osborne . . Mrs. Davis John Stelmack Lights Ralph Early . . Herman Stanley Frank Wimberley Stage Nancy Pritcherd Inez Earlene Whitehurst . Mrs. Crews Karen Belding . . . Emily Crews Ronald Creamer .... Mr. Davis Linda Hahn Velma THE DANCERS As we journey thi three Cradockites. through Chinatown we IV E W VORK find BEAUTY CONTEST Miss Judy Stalls, Maid of Honor Miss Cradock H i p h School, Miss Pat Hamilton Beauty Contestants, left to right: D. Jones, Linda Martin, Linda Green, Melinda Robin- son, Second Row: Sandra Smith, Mary King, Carolyn Smith, Barbara Chapman, Jan- nett Thompson, “Shorty” Kay. Third Row: Linda Whitley, Ellen Overstreet, Sandra Poe, Pat Hamilton — Miss Cradock, Marcy Wilkins, Janice DeJarne te. Fourth Row lelores Keeney, Judy Stalls, Kathleen Rose, and Joan Spear. SPRING SPORTS CRADOCK BURIES MAURY The Cradock Admirals had a fairly pood season winninp more than they lost. The nine pulled the upset of the season when they stopped extremely powerful Granby. The big let down was the first loss to Woodrow Wilson High School in years — you can’t beat ’em all the time. The Cradock nine had the district’s top slugger in Sonny Komer who batted well over — 575. The Admirals were in the Summer League. Coach Larry Weldon, once a pitcher for the Ports- mouth Cubs, shows powerful Sonny and Barry tech- niques. Coach Weldon signals to his senior ace. Creamer Scarborough. First row — S. Dunstan, manager; T. Odom, J. Moy, B. Bail, S. Komer, C. Scarborough, M. IVIatthews, N. Ryder, H. Davis, S. Richardson. Second Row — J. Robinson, F. Parker, B. Strickland, B. Thomas, L. West, J. Aydlette, L. Weldon, J. Wiseman, R. Jones, G. Phillips, L. Widdon. I 10 Billy Strickland crouches for the pitch. Cradock High School had two of the dis- trict’s leading hitters in Norman Ryder and Sonny Komer. Komer won the dis- trict’s batting title. Only once in eight weeks did Sonny not hold the highest average. Brilliant pitching was given by Matt Matt- hews and Herbert Davis. Sonny shows the proper slide. ) 1 TRACK Off they po. Speedy Georpe Meipps may break another school record. “Wait until next year” .could have been the cry of the Cradock track squad. For there were only three seniors on this year’s squad, Joe Huneycutt, George Meiggs and Syd Smith. Meiggs was the school’s champion runner. He broke the school mile record. Promising underclassmen for next year are, Jackie Lawson, Kenny Dice, Larry Tucker, Johnny Underwood, Martin Vick and a host of others. Marion Car- roll, who is not pictured above because he joined the squad late, was outstand- ing in jumping and broke a school re- cord. Up poes Nickey Morpan. W. Holton, J. Lawson, N. Morpan, S. Smith, Georpe Meipps who set a school record. B. Ginpas, B. Hornick, K. Dice. Second Row — J. Jones, R. Harrell, C. Stewart, T. Thomas, G. Gee, F. Crouch, J. Underwood, M. Vick, J. Jones, B. Forrest, R. Gould. Third Row — J. Leinback, J. Atwood, J. Woods. 12 „Qr,rint” Meiggs and .captain Geo«e Eege- This was the final year for the track squad under the coaching of Mr. Reggie Byrd. Coach Byrd is studying for a degree. The tracksters have been coached by Coach Byrd for the past four years and have enjoyed tremendous success. Replacing him will be this year’s assistant track coach, Jack Ben- zie. This was Benzie’s first year at Cradock. A.nd nvVvo nee ' ds VJ ings; Kenny goes over while Freddie and Syd watch on. Jackie Lawson heaves the shot put while John and Carl watch. 13 SENIORS ROUT FACULTY It took the Senior Class of 1958 to break an old tradition at Cradock. For years the Seni- ors would always come out on the short end of the Student-Faculty Game. As this year’s twin bill began it appeared that history would repeat itself with the Senior girls fall- ing to the scrappy Faculty girls. However, when the High School boys met the Faculty boys, it was a different story ; for the Faculty was no match for the magnificant perfor- mance of the Seniors. Outstanding student ])layers were, Betty Cross, IMary Wiggins, Tommy Cooper. . Oager vV iggins shoots. Doe; she make it? “Hotshot” Edwards and Miss Hill tangle over the basket- . , , ball. Anything goes. looks enw Mrs. Brooks prepares to shoot ■while those amazing Seniors, Wiggins and Watson, do a brillant job of guarding. Miss Cannon waits for a tricky re- lay. 14 Top-seeded Barnette and Spence at a practice match. TENNIS Coach Jim Mounie gives les- son to one of the tennis team, Warren Wood. Lack of needed experience was the pro- blem of this year’s Tennis Team. The top ace of last year’s sensational team either graduated or were unable to play. This year’s team was young and should prove powerful next year. Bill Harris was the standout along with Ralph Ear- ly who won the Most Valuable Player Award. Mr. Jim Mounie was the netter’s coach. Cradock Tennis Team, J. Bacon, E. Ross, C. Porter, B. Spence, 0. Smith, C. Appell, I ' . Davis, M. Gratton, R. Early, C. Barnette, C. Perdue, W. Wood. Little Micky Mixon performs while other Cradock babies watch. 16 PAINT THE TOWN PINK The Seniors of 1958 presented a fun-filled hour and a half of en- tertainment with their Senior Play, on April 18th. Awards were presented to Best Support- ing Actor and Actress, Monroe Duncan and Julie Larkin. Best Actress and Actor were Gail Page and David Spivey. Other outstanding performances were Mildred Taylor, Nina Carter, Mary Wiggins, and Mickey Mix-- on. studenL patn Th f ' a ter as th ’ ton pink. and Mkss Law! Teachers-for-a-day have a brainstorminp session. Fronc row — S. Poe, B. Davis. R. Creamer, M. Tay- lor, J. Boone. N. Carter, S. Smith, W. Smith, T. Harrington , W. Murden, P. Ried, J. Moore, D. Tilley, W. Hood, R. Salas. Second Row — M. Mixon, P. Hodges, S. Sawyer, J. Larkin, F. Ayscue, L. Spain, T. Hassell, M. Duncan, D. Spivey, G. Page, J. Leinenbach, W. Atwood. L. Mason. M. Wiggins, A. Maxson, L. DeAlba, J. Spear, T. Cooper. r a day, ' s dashing PvincipaJ-f°;; {f ikturbance, es looks on. Aonvoe o APRIL 18 17 SENIOR BANQUET MOMENTS TO REMEMBER 18 The Head Table includinfr sponsors and class officers. JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM WALTZ, JITTERBUG, AND MAMBO The Band-Notables Couples dance to “Twilight Time.” 19 CAREER DAY “Career Day” was a popu- lar day at Cradock with guest from all occupations. Service representatives from the Army, Navy, Ma- ines etc. Business and Nur- sing were very popular with the students. Like most young men Larry and LeGrande are interested in their future with the Armed Forces. Mr. V illiam Sindlinger was the facultv director. Nursing is one of the most po- pular vocations for young wo- men today. More students receive data from Staff Sergeant Adams. 20 GRADUATION The Commencement speakers: Marcy Wilkins, Ralph Early make the welcome, Earlene Whitehurst, Monroe Duncan, and Pat Hodges. On June 1 in the Cradock auditorium the Bac- cularette services were held. The guest speaker for the religious program was Rev. Cline from Portsmouth. The graduation was held on June 6 at 8:00 in the auditorium with 178 seniors graduating. Leading this class in grades was Pat Hodges. Following very closing to Miss Hodges was Earlene Whitehurst. The class presented a very special gift to the school: a portrait of the class sponsor, Miss Evelyn Byrd. THE 1958 SENIOR CLASS OF CRADOCK HIGH SCHOOL. 21 Speechs were made at the Graduation by Mai ' cy Wilkins, Earlene Whitehurst, Ronald Creamer, Pat Hodges, and Monroe Duncan. Miss Hodges gave the welcoming speech and Miss Whitehurst gave the farewell speech. The speech by Duncan was complimented by the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. E. W. Chittum. Robert Jordan received the Citizenship medal and Monroe Duncan received the Balfour award. The latter being for outstanding scho- lastic achievement. Oh! Those aching feet! Receiving the Citizenship Medal, Mr. Robert Jordan. Seniors chatter in the Cradock foy- er before Commencement. 22 Besides the regular portions of the Gradua- tion program the senior song was sung by the graduating class. This was a song with original words and melody. It was written by Julie Larkin and Phyllis Hicks. After Graduation, the Senior mothers gave a special party at the Officers Club in the Navy Yard. Scholarship winners: Pat Hodpes, Ralph Early, Patsy Grimes, Ear- lene Whitehurst, Linda D e A 1 b a, William Harris, and Phyllis Hicks. Receiver of the School Science Award, Mr. William Harris. Receiver of the Balfour Medal, Mr. Monroe Duncan. 23 3 3230 00143 222 OUR JOURNEY ENDS -4 24