Crewe High School - Railroader Yearbook (Crewe, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1953 volume:

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Editor ■IV- Realizing that most diaries do not have nor need an index, the writerof this one hesitated toinserta table of contents. But it became such a chore to locate the following is given. just where each activity had been placed, that Ace of Clubs Pep Club . Railroa Forew fable Diary E Diary En Snapshot The 195 BaseballJ 1952 May Day| 1952 Diary En Faculty, Class of J3eta-Dis atcher The Junior Class Diary Entries (Sept. 26 - Oct. 24. 1952) (Also Sophomore Class) inth Grade (Freshman Class) . . . . ghth Grade. :venth C rade and Midgets . . . . Sixth Grade. Diary Entries (Oct. 28 - Oct. 31, 1952) The Trophy ff . M 1 4 w. ■ WEDNESDAY, February 20, 1952 (12:35 P.M. to be exact) Ten CHS students and two faculty members breathed a sigh of relief when Jeff Davis came back this noon and reported that he had been able to get the last shipment of copy for our 1952 Railroader into the post office before it closed for the half-holiday. Now, his job is done—or nearly so. After Commencement, he wi 11 send in four pages covering the high spots of the spring activities, but from here on in, most of the work will be ours. FRIDAY, February 22, 1952 Announcement was made today of the resultsof the May Day elections. For the county-wide celebration, to be held this year in Burkeville, Freddie Stables was chosen King. The Queen, as usual, will come from the host school. Thursday, May 1, has been chosen for this year ' s festival. The story of May Pole Dances through the Ages is to be the general theme. Crewe High School has been assigned the Grecian dance, with children in the elementary school being assigned an Irish Faerie Dance and a Chimney Sweep (English) dance. The number of dances has been reduced to avoid overcrowd¬ ing at the performance. The four members of the Queen ' s Court to come from Crewe High School are: Helen Kee Wilson, Shirley Nunnally, Jean Shortt and Ann Page Bolick. Rehearsals will start as soon as the weather permits the use of the school grounds tor practice. FRIDAY, March 7, 1952 Today ' s Trai Iblazer reported that so many boys volunteered to be shepherds in the Grecian Dance for May Day that it was necessary to restrict it to the two upper classes. Mrs. Cheatham is coaching the dance. Today, copies of the last three issues of The Trai Iblazer, and The 1951 Railroader were mailed to the S.I.P.A. headquarters and to District III, Group II of the Virginia League for annual judging. Staff members have their fingers crossed hoping to equal last year ' s Vi rginia League ratings in which The Trai Iblazer was Superior and The 1950 Railroader, first place in the Distin¬ guished classification. MONDAY, March 10, 1952 Baseball practice got under way today—more about it laterl Ruth Bryan and Mary Ann prepare contest issues of The Trai Iblazer. MONDAY, March 17, 1952 Eighth Grade students were genial hosts to the rest of the high school at a dance at the Community Center. Decorations and refreshments in large quantities were in keeping with St. Patrick ' s Day. THURSDAY, March 20, 1952 The Dramatics C lass won a Distinguished rating for its performance of The Happy Journey last night inFarmville. They are thereby entitled to present itagain in Charlottesvi I le, April 5. FRIDAY, March 21, 1952 The Dramatics Class, under the direction of Mrs. Cheatham, gave The Happy Journey by Thornton Wilder today in Assembly. George Ogburn took the part of the glib service-station attendant; Carolyn Crannis, the jabbering mother; Freddie Stables, the forbearing father; and Mary Lee and Bibby Wilson, the questioning, squirmy chiIdren. This same play will be given in Virginia League competition at Farmville next Wednesday. MONDAY, March 24, 1952 Girls ' Softball practice started today with Miss Tucker Winn, as coach. FRIDAY, April 10, 1952 The Junior boys presented an Easter Parade this morning, modeling what the well-dressed young lady will be wearing this season. Billy Inge and C. W. Spencer modeled the latest in evening gowns; Tom Tunstal I showed us what a young lady should wear to church and Max Bryant what she should wear to school; Bob Murphy modeled the latest in summer sportswear: Tootie Martin modeled the smartest attire for the modern matron; Dick Calhoun was dressed as a little girl for church; Tootie Sydnor was attired for next winter ' s sports and Johnson Wi llis and Dickie Page brought forth wolf-whistles when they appeared in bathing suits ready for the summer ' s swimming. SUNDAY, April 12, 1952 Dickie Page, Johnson Willis, Jeff Da vis,and Bill Fahrbach participated in the Easter Sun¬ rise Service at The Community Center this morning. The Rev. Frank B. Handley delivered the message. FRIDAY, April 18, 1952 The boys in white dinner jackets and the girls in new formals lost no time in getting from the banquet at the Methodist Church to the dance at The Community Center where they danced or just listened to the music and rested. , .No one was kept away—not even Freddie with his broken head . . . The 243rd Infantry Band leader planned a variation for the next number. . .FromaFox Trot to a Paul Jones with the teachers leading the way. THf 1952 SOfTBflLL SITTING: Pat Shell, Barbara Benedict, and Coach Winn. STANDING: Barbara Metcalf, Christine Roop, Betty Jackson, Elsie Hilton, Ann Calhoun, Shirley Adams, Virginia McCormick, Barbara Rutledge, and Gene via Roop. GfllHE LOSBS OHO GOOD SPORTS ■ mm; L t 1 ' • -r ' • • ' JOHNSON ' S MARKET ’• V 11110 llims OVER BLflCHSTORE mflDE fl GOOD Stflson 1952 BASEBALL RECORD CV v_, Randolph-Henry Victoria Randolph-Henry Lawrejiceville Amelia Blackstone Butkeville Ken bridge Farmville Fannville Lawrenceville Amelia . Kenbrtdge Butkeville Blackstone Jeff Davis Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe «... rewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Thomas bpencer Cook E. Martin Cole Page Sponsor PERK ' S ESSO SERVICE STATION W 7 v t V s FIRST ROW: Cole, 2nd Base; Warren, Catcher;Thomas, LeftField;Tootie Martin, Pitcher. SECOND ROW: Murphy, Infield Res.; E. Martin, Shortstop; Davis, Infield Res.; Lynch, Outfielder; Wilson, 1st Base. THIRD ROW: Tunstall, Pitcher; Stables, Outfielder; Willis, 2nd Base; Cook, ' Outfielder. f . Stables Wi! iis Wi Ison Tootie Martin Warren Murphy Page Sponsor CREWE APPLIANCE CENTER Preston Dupriest - 1952 BRINGING IN THE MAY Burkeville - May 1 Practice. . . B le a c h e r s for the audience . . .Relaxation. . .Princesses Shortt, Nunnally, Wilson and Bolick. . .Flowergirls Smith and Elliott. . . King Fredd ie Stables ready to enter. . .Crownbearer Bradshaw . . .Irish Faeries. . .Chimney Sweeps and Housemaids--all a part of a perfect May l „ - rjr -JH L V it Pqg Sp $hS8rs _ jjTON MOTOR COMPANY B M DRUG COMPANY .fl . w ' HI 1 ' iv k S .. ml UTf� 1 K . ,, ‘•ft 1952 BRINGING IN Crewe ' s dance of the Grecian Nymphs and Shepherds is a big success. . .The Maypole is would perfectly by Burkeville High. . . The King, Queen, and their Court make a lovely picture as they review the pageant. Page Sponsor wTE. NEWBY COMPANY B pV | ■§H if m fprrjl I E tki I ; Mk lESSI Crewe delegates to S.I.P.A. pose at the Awards Banquet FRIDAY, May 2, 1952 (4:30 A.M.) Nine sleepy publications workers and two teachers got up before daybreak to get an early start for Lexington and the Southern Interscholastic Press Association meeting in Lexington, today and tomorrow. Representing The Trailblazer are Ruth Bryan Robertson, Ann Jennings, Mary Ann Brightwell, and Mr. Bevilie; and The Railroader, Jeff Davis, Johnson Willis, Barbara Benedict, Buddy Fisher, Henry Crittenden, John Young Nicholson, and Mrs. Hagberg. SATURDAY, May 3, 1952 Crewe ' s delegation was thrilled to receive FIRST PLACE awards in both publications. MONDAY, May 5, 1952 The chief topic of conversation today was that “we must now settle down for three weeks of study and review. Exams will be coming up soon. MONDAY, May 12, 1952 Surprise 1 The 1952 Railroaders arrived today. Anxious Staff members were given a preview just before school was dismissed. The books were delivered four days ahead of schedule! aooQQOOoeees a “’WHk I r-JH JWBL -v j| | l| 7 TUES DAY, May 13, 1952 “Got a fountain pen? Write in my book! Have you signed mine? —such were the remarks to be heard in every classroom this morning. It was a lucky co-incidence for the next year ' s Rai Iroader Staff that the N W photographers came today to take pictures of the publications staff for use in the June issue of the N W Railway Magazine. They photographed the crowd in the Typing room as they crowded around for their books, as well as those who ignored the bell for class and settled down to read the book. They promised to send us copies of the pictures. FRIDAY, May 16, 1952 The Trailblazer reported today that the voting to change the name of the school paper resulted in a tie between The Caboose and “The Big Toot. A late suggestion-- The Dis¬ patcher —will be included in the next election. TUESDAY, May 20, 1952 The Dispatcher was finally chosen as the new name for the school paper, with the humor column to be known as The Hopper. THURSDAY, May 28, 1952 Exams started today. ' Nuf sed. SUNDAY, June 1, 1952 Baccalaureate sermon preached by the Rev. Carl France. WEDNESDAY, June 3, 1952 if “OLD ffilffl0S”00 HOOD TO GUIDE US Oil OPffllflG Dfly,1952 STUART M. BEVILLE Mr. Beville is a graduate of Duke University and holds the position of Principal of Crewe High and Grade Schools. Mr. Beville also teaches English IV and coaches Girls ' Basketball and Dramatics. CLARENCE M. BUSSINGER Mr. Bussinger, a graduate of William and Mary, and Co¬ lumbia University, came to us as Division Superintendent last year. His offices are at Notto¬ way, but new building construction has caused him to be a frequent visitor to CHS this year. G. PHILIP CHEATHAM Mr. Cheatham, a Hampden-Sydneygraduate, teaches Mathe¬ matics. Mr. Cheatham is Senior Adviser and promoter of the Senior Saints. THELMA C. COLEMAN Mrs. Coleman, who has studied at William and Mary, Farmville Conservatory of Music and Sherwood School of Music in Chicago, teaches Piano. LUCY E. FITZGERALD Miss Fitzgerald, our Librarian, is a graduate of William and Mary. She sponsors the Library Club, The Railroader, and Ace of Clubs. Miss Fitzgerald also has charge of the Elementary Library. ROBERT J. GOLUBIC Mr. Golubic was graduated from Randolph-Macon College where he majored in Physical Education. He coaches football, baseball and boys ' basketball. Mr. Golubic also teaches History and Government and is the Monogram Club sponsor. HENRY B. MICKS Mr. Micks is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He teaches Industrial Arts and General Science and is the Sophomore homeroom adviser. LOUISE P. SIMPKINS Miss Simpkins was graduated from Madison College. She teaches Home Economics and sponsors the FHA and Pep Clubs. GERALDINE F. HAGBERG Mrs. Hagberg is a graduate of State Teachers ' College, Indiana, Pennsylvania. She teaches business subjects and sponsors the Ace of Clubs. Mrs. Hagberg is adviser for The Railroader. THE fflGULTy inciUDED meny m facts JULIETT GILLS BRADSHAW Mrs. Bradshaw, a Radford College graduate, comes to CHS in the roll of Study Hall teacher. I, JOEL S. CLINGENPEEL Mr. Clingenpeel, a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institi is on loan to CHS by Burkeville High School for one period each day, during which time he teaches Vocational Agriculture. MILDRED A. DU PRIEST Mrs. DuPriest, a graduate of Madison College, returns to CHS after an interval of several years. She is teaching Chemistry, Biology and General Science, and is Junior Class Adviser. BARBARA F. METCALF Barbara, a CHS graduate in 1952, returns to us as Office Secre¬ tary and Cafeteria Cashier. CECIL ALEXANDER REID Mr. Reid, a graduate of Randolph-Macon, is a newcomer to Crewe and to the teaching profession. He teaches Social Studies, English and Latin. Mr. Reid is Beta Club and Dispatcher sponsor. ELIZABETH GOOD ALL WILSON Mrs. Wilson, a graduate of William Mary, alsoretu to CHS after an interval of several years. Mrs. Wilson teaches English and French, and is the Freshman Adviser, as well as the Guidance Counselor. MARTHA M. MURRAY Mrs. Murray, a Radford College graduate, teaches pub lic school music in both Crewe and Burkeville and directs both Glee Clubs. my ciflssmflTfs of ' Sidney Seay Bridgforth All Girl Officers Chosen by Male Majority President. . Nancy Anderson Vice-President . . . .„ ..... Ann Jennings Secretary.Barbara Benedict Treasurer. . Shirley Nunnally Adviser.G. Philip Cheatham Nancy Elvira Anderson Max Hiatt Bryant William Richard Calhoun Doris Mary Cary Bobby Lee Cassada Gabriel Melvin Colvin Jesse Norman Cook Carolyn Morton Crannis William L. Inge Ann Loutr ell Jennings Robert Henry Lynch, Jr Franklin Earl Martin Robert Sidney Murphy Shirley Grey Nunnally Richard Edward Page Robert Edward Pratt Christine Virginia Roop Clarence Winston Spencer Robert Corrall Spencer Thomas Taylor Sydnor Richard Meade Thomas Thomas Adams Tunstall C. Johnson Willis Thomas Lavelle Wilson Greta Constance Young Successor to The Trailblazer Published by the Beta Club of Crewe High School Crewe, Virginia y September 26, 1952 BETA cLI]B n XS Olub held its of the year It elected the y ear The Beta first meeting xbursday Olt -foT officers io They are flancy Anderson president president h 1 ice Johnson HUW« v X Secretary-T ta g Mr Bevill® Sponsors yr• Reid October 3, Grades Greta and 3db J Anderson, and Young, is v ,ho were in Johnson -i_i r remain the Glue _ ° new mem- in the. CXth. y H crit hers ar ®L e .4ift KoOormiok, tender., ire- } 9 AuE tin, f Nancy Bniis- 1952 Candidates were chosen yesterday for the Beta Club-sponsored Valentine program to be held in the auditorium next Friday. Thursday morning found ill the homerooms busily selecting classmates to spresent them in the King ad Oueen of Hearts Pro¬ -am. The King and Queen will chosen from the nior ass by the vote of sec- ballot of the entire ' h School student body. 1952-53 Edition CLUB k ‘ � � � aR« T a deep d Fr °gram “ was decide d , rk Se et. f� ”iber s of “Pen by the c?,T Sday l ta Clu b the t0 pit «� w e a„, and p r ns f °r Set! gran - n ° f bod y to V ?f ot t} e student g 1 — vhen iri 0 ®d Ven d ng S r ' hunTr . 6th the dif feren y morning ? Iect their - clas es to be Five the re PtesenUtti court. will ves following Seniors will rave h candidates: will be c hoi ”,? fiv « girl tancy Anderson, Shirlej lor Class. l y th Sen ially, Ann Jennings these stud-1 lday lyn Crannis, Barbar voted o n bv tu S 11 bf diet, Johnson Willis Jhe boy Hi School Bene 3 dict and DISPATCHER STAFF IS ELECTED cements to he iroi Thomas, Tootie Mai he most Gabe Colvin, and B King y. The remain! fhe other couples will repres will be Senior Class votes receiv. and Queen W - 3 1 - be tb e in four of Hearts. i «. — the co� „f° UpIe ® m i The court. thr« Q duni °rs iirf 11 - The Beta Club held a brief meeting Wednesday morning to elect the mem¬ bers of The Dispatcher Staff. The Staff for this year is as follows: Editor-in-Chicf Nancy Anderson Associate Editors Barbara Benedict Henry Crittonden Humor Column Editor Carolyn Smith Circulation Manager Joyce Austir Treasurer Greta Younf Sports Editors Nancy Lunr.forc Johnson Willii The Atlantic Rural Exposi¬ tion became the classroom for the new Agricultural class p i c tu r e d here. The class, along with their instructor, J. S. Clingenpeel, reviewed the outstanding exhibits, September 25. A newcinder block fence for the Stadium has been started . New grandstand seats have been built and just above them, a radio booth is under construction. A refreshment stand has also been placed in the wall. When the work is completed, Crewe High will have one of the finest athletic fields in this area. These boys from the Crewe grade school went to Camp Pickett September 26 to take part in the special Kiwanis program planned for them. The boys took over various offices at the camp. They held inspection, issued orders and entered into other activities under the direction of camp authorities. The trailer that you see parked by the Shop is the Mobile Dental Clinic. This project is sponsored by the PTA in an effort to pro¬ vide dental care for those who do not have a dentist and are in need of dental work. (Until Spring and Baseball) CLOCKWISE: Mrs. Hag berg, Sponsor; Betts Jackson; Bonnie Smith; Lois Cook; Marlene Bryant, Treasurer; Doris Cary; Elsie Jenkins; Genevfa Roop, Secretary; Ann Fathbruckncr; Greta Young, President; Nancy Moore; Betty Jack Wilkerson; Virginia McCormick; Miss Fitzgerald, Sponsor. NOT SHOWN: Christine Roop, Vice Resident. 4,.. m ‘illm | m .i HLn m - % Hi i pS ' ifw 1 jf ML m « 7®; STT CLOCKWISE; Shatey Wirnage, K%y f Pat Shell, Ami Jennings, Barbara, Be Nancy Anderson, Maty U« WUsofiS Clay, ' Betty Spain, Carolyn Giannis, ! STANDING: Nancy Luiisto-rd, Miss Site PEP CLUB y. WW W ' ■ . . % : President cce Pres? §1 Secretary. TreoHsr. ■ . K f K ;S - 4 -„ ' , W Reportei Sponsor • . MaryVee Wf • $furle Np£$t } Club Colors . . . . w, , . Red and Whpl ’’Rush Tea . • • - V St vt Inmans September 29 . K .... foctd r JLand (Sponsors of Faotbalrand . f jpy ale) L At)i m w Pep Officers Henry Crittenden Ann Fathbruckner. t ' C Joyce Austin Leslie Beatty Clyde Boger Thomas Brennan Joyce Brunk —7 V Carl Mason Clark Jackie Clay THE SCHOOL’S BUSIEST CLASS THE JUniORS Anne Hawkes Carl Henderson Walter Hundley Bob Jones Rebecca Lai I Mae Leonard Robert Lewis CLASS OFFICERS President.Henry Crittenden Vice President.John Trump Secretary.Carl Henderson Treasurer.Jean Shortt eporter.John Warren ' ■ Page Sponsors LOCKE MOTOR COMPANY SLAW ' S - BLACKSTONE Nancy Lunsford Virginia McCormick Elaine Moore Clark Redford via Roop J( Barbara Rutledge f J . , W . Pat Shell High-scor ing saleslady, Carolyn, persuades Mr. Beville to subscribe to some magazines. A Carolyn Smith Betty Jean Spajn Jackie Triansue John Trump John Warren Mary Lee Wilson Juniors select those coveted class Lynwood Y eatts rings—a red letter day for many. Page Sponsors W. W. JENNINGS ' j y CREWE BUILDERS SUPPLY COMPANY V- immm n Sixth Grade, we started out with a ’gang. In Seventh, we followed the old CHS custom of losing a great number of students. An outstanding Freshman feature was the class in General Math—one of our hardest. Members of our class were participants in sports, clubs, and the football team ' s most ardent supporters. Dissecting the frog—ugh!—a Sophomore memory A more pleasant memory of our Sophomore ir—the dance. Page Sponsor THE NATIONAL BANK OF CREWE September 26, 1952 Crewe High nowhas its own grease-monkeys. The classin Auto-Mechanics, though small, is very popular with its members who meet in the Shop every day. October 10, 1952 Tootie Martin gave an interesting and informative talk in Assembly concerning his activ¬ ities at Boys ' State last summer. Tootie says he hopes to put into practice in CHS some of the things he learned in Blacksburg. October 21, 1952 The Seniors presented an original skit in Assembly today entitled Meet the Faculty. It was cleverly done and well received by teachers and students alike. October 24, 1952 No school today because of the Virginia Ed ucation Association meeting in Richmond which the teachers will attend. This is our second holiday this year—the first was September 19 when the teachers attended Division meetings in Blackstone. omy nine tnnoutD as sophoiaoa£S! This is the smallest Sophomore class in years! The unusual enrollment is due chiefly to our school ' s changing from an 11-year to a 12-year system. Mr. Micks i homeroom teacher and adviser for this group. Betty Adams a Eddie Cleveland A A Betty Cull i ton ffj J I David Daulton Jerry Fuller Elsie Hilton Betty Jackson brkest Martin Walton Umholtz OUR fIRST nillTH GMDE fRfSHIRfln GLRSS! James Clements Thomas Cole Lois Cook Marian Davis CREWE GENERAL CONTRACTING COMPANY CREWE HOSIERY COMPANY, INC. CLASS OFFICERS President. ..... James Glover Vice President .... Frankie Boyd Secretary.Marian Davis Trea surer .... Ann Page Bolick ’ ‘ Shirley Adams ; Elmer Arrington Cecil Barlow Ann Bolick Frankie Boyd Earl Boyle Anne Calhoun 28 o b Anne Elizabeth Dobbins Mary Frances Ford O ' deil Fuller Michael Irvin Elsie Marie Jenkins Frances Lunsford Ernest McCormick Nancy Moore Lyda Mae Price Wayne Pulley Pauline Reid Sherwood Robertson X Bonnie Smith Richard Stables Thomas Totty Alice Preston Tunstall Shirley A. Turnage Ronnie Vernon Betty Jack Wilkerson Bill Wilson NOT SHOWN: James Glover Frank Shepard , , ' Sy .«% S - � CLASS OFFICERS President . . Myra Todd McGhee Vice President . . Eleanor Mason Secretary Treasurer Reporter . Lewis Bridgforth . Dottie Bullock . Sydnor Hayden OUR SECORD EIGHTH GRADE ARRIVES On THE SCtnE vw Patricia Bare Wayne Barlow Barbara Bass Harold Bennett Lewis Bridgforth Dottie Bullock Charlie Camp Bertha Cook Douglas Chumney Walter Dillmuth Norman Emerson Page Sponsors - FITZGERALD CLEANERS J. R. CARSON, Nottoway 30 LfbvJ Diana (?ayle Fishe Norman Flowers ' James Flynn Mozelle Frazier.£ Charles Hammer Sydnor Hayden Dorothy Hilton Billy Holmes 4 M Vt - CL -LLLC ■fAl, Jlajtt 7 f j . JL t ofloUP £ tcjhf Irma Holt Tommie Jenkins Elizabeth Johnson Carolyn Klocke Curtis McCormick Myra Todd McGhee Eleanor Mason Jimmie May Georj r Shirley Price alter Toone Warriner Verser George Webb SHOWN Betty Lou Free Is Barbara Green cs ® mmmiis, m m simn mm imofifi RfliiRORDfRs immovE WITH EXPERIEUCE PLUS DfTESIUIUUTlOU 1952 Emporia SCHEDULE 28 Crewe 12 FIRST ROW: Joe Meadows, Bobby Vanarsdall, Sterling Kenbridae 20 Crewe 12 Horner, Sydnor Hayden, Tommy Jenkins, Jimmy May. Blackstone 18 Crewe 19 SECOND ROW: Franklin Wid¬ gins, Louis Bridgforth, Norman Flowers Alvin Crannis, Ricky Lawrence vil le 13 Crewe 56 Pierce, Taylor Elliott, Ray Yeatts, J. C. Shelton, Garland Kenbridge 13 Crewe 20 Riffe. THIRD ROW; Julian Jenkins, Danny Eggleston, Jerry Blackstone 6 Crewe 34 Hines, Robert Shires, Punky Slaw, Joe May. FIRST ROW: Jane Suit, Merrilee Ogbum Jane Wright, Kayhill Johnson, Mary Lee Waters, Bob Thompson, Billie Martin, Jean Austin, Carol Kincheloe, Julia Lee Dobbins, Fannie Lee Cassada, Jane Trump, Nancy Boisseau. SEC¬ OND ROW: Frances Ann LaNeave, Lester McCormick , Charlotte Williamson, Violet Abernathy, Barbara Cook, Betty Ann Lunsford, Sandra Vest, Brenda Wilson, Jean Spidell, Betty Ann Duggar, Marion Williamson, Lelia Mayton, Eugene Michael. THIRD ROW: Julian Jenkins, Rosa Lee Echols, Nancy Hundley, Brenda Preston, Thelma Stables, Jeanine Garrett, Jerry Hines, Franklin Widgins, Alvin Crannis, James Shelton. FOURTH ROW: Bobby Staylor, Patricia Willis, Tommy Musselman, Dianne Daulton, Lillie Bell King, Peggy Ann Fuller, Benjamin Perkinson, Ralph Bates, Joe Meadows, Bruce Dunn, Taylor Elliott. FIFTH ROW: Ernest Holt, Larry Eddins, Jerry Cochran, Ray Yeatts, Philip Austin. Raymond Brobst, Larry Puryear, Ricky Pierce, Charles Hooper, Bobby Vanarsdall, Sterling Horner. 32 ® m m M XHSHu ' f,, „ 7 m m ms m mis FIRST ROW: Dorothy Stell, Peggy Jones, Nancy Lou Schaubach, Nancy Johnson, Shirley Knott, Nancy Martin, Mary Lou McCormick, Neil Reid, Bobby Cook, Jimmy Leonard, Sammy Jarrell, Steve Slaw, Danny Eggleston. SECOND ROW: Maynard Daulton, Joan Clay, Mary Lynch, Julia Kay Tucker, Rosalie Long, Rosalind Long, Joanne Rice, Elizabeth Jack- son, Stuart Drinkwater, Jimmy Foote, Jimmy Wiley, Clarence Rice, Dexter Swicegood. THIRD ROW: Mary Ann Honaker, Claude Lunsford, Shirley Snead, Bonnie Barole, Nancy Williamson, Hazel Lowe, Gloria Strum, Cal LaNeave, Patricia Stevens, Thelma Morgan, Walter Addleman, Ronnie Milton. FOURTH ROW: Haywood Wilkerson, Louis Boyle, Cecil King, Doris Bates, Christine Cook, Gary Blass, Billy Black. FIFTH ROW: Marvin Stables, Morris King, Pearl Leonard, Lou Bell Adams, Hedwig Lapa, James Boyd, Roland Coleman, William Bruce Spencer. Page Sponsor W. L. WILLIS ' SONS Coach Joe Wilkinson EISENHOWER 5TEUEN5QN October 28, 1952 The Government class staged a political rally in Assembly today. Sherwood Robertson, Dick Calhoun, and Max Bryant spoke for Eisen¬ hower, while Dickie Page stumped for Stevenson. October 29, 1952 Registrations closed today, with a total of 185 of the 202 eligible voters signing the register. Students from the seventh through the Senior years were entitled to register. October 31, 1952 Only in relative position of their banners were the Republicans vic¬ torious in Crewe High ' s election to¬ day. The voting was close; Steven¬ son received 93 votes, Eisenhower I he entire campaign was han¬ dled in a very business like manner from the registration to the actual counti ng of the ballots. Govern - ment students thus put into practice some of the principles of democratic living they nave studied. Page Sponsor BARROW GROCERY COMPANY 1 1 - 1 - ' C , e ' f°Xoo 9 ° ve over Coach ' s shower gift from the team came later—a watch. i ‘-Tj-W- 0 ¥ trj k-jp i v ' ‘ 1 r d ,r� � ?£ Ob Players Willis and | Martin accept the trophy from Mr. Bevi I le, as Coach Golubic looks on. Co-captains Spencer and Wilson look over their prize. Page Sponsor C. L. JENNINGS SON ings. . I, • ' C, -r . ... 1 ..... . : . ■ . FIRST ROW: Richard Calhoun, Manager; ' , Mike Irvin, Carl Clark. Bill Wilson, Carl Henderson, Sidney Bridgforth, Sherwood Robertson, and Cecil Barlow. SECOND ROW; Norman Cook, Clark Redford, Jim Clements, C.W. Spencer, Bibby Wilson, Henry Crittenden, Meade Thomas, Tootie Martin, and George Edward Webb. THIRD ROW: Tootie Sydnor, Lynwood Yeatts, Johnson Willis, Bobby Lynch, Bob Murphy, Warriner Verser, Max Bryant, Frankie Boyd, and Coach Golubic. WSVS - WSVS FM Paqe Sponsor Henderson Yeatts Robertsoi Bridgforth Verser Webb 1952 RECORD Lawrencevi 1 le Randolph-Henry Amelia Farmvi lie Chase City Victoria Kenbridge Blackstone WILSON ' S 5 10c STORE Page Sponsor Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe November 13, 1952 In celebration of AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK, our parents were invited to visit the school this afternoon and at 2:30 to attend a specially planned program. We, of course, like to think they came to see the High School ' s part—the Minstrel. Even if they didn ' t, we know from the applause that they en¬ joyed it a I m o s t as much as the Second Grade Rhythm Band or the Seventh Grade Chorus. Getting into costume and make-up were al¬ most as much fun as the singing and dancing. Endmen Willis, Thomas, Redford and Lynch were sensational. Dances through the ages were illus¬ trated by Genevia Roop and Bobby Lynch in the Waltz; Barbara Benedict and Clark Redford in the Jitterbug; Betty and Shirley Adams, Elsie Hilton, Mae Leonard and Virginia McCormick doing the Charleston; Barbara Rutledge and Betty Jackson, the Shag; and Diana Gayle Fisher, a Tap dance. Page Sponsor B M SERVICE COMPANY and B M AUTO PARTS THf LIBRflfiy CLUB GflTHtRS ' ROUnD To examine sample Christmas cards to sell—a project to make funds for club activities. Members are: (SEATED) Dickie Calhoun; Joyce Brunk; Mary Lee Wilson; Ann Jennings; Nancy Anderson, PRESIDENT; Anne Hawks; Betty J. Spain. (STANDING) Miss Fitzgerald, SPONSOR; Henry Crittenden, VICE PRESIDENT; Carl Henderson; John Warren; Bobby Pratt; Carl Clark; Dickie Page, TREASURER; Carolyn Crannis; Tootie Martin; Shirley Nunnally; Greta Young; and Bar¬ bara Benedict, SECRETARY. November 26, 1952 An Assembly program, Turns with a Bookworm, Week. Those participating: Nancy.Devotions Bobby, Ann, John . The Farmer takes a Wife Greta.A Lantern In Her Hand Tootie. . .Flying Tackle Mary Lee. .... .Gone With The Wind Carl Mason . . . The Last of The Mohicans Other projects are the Trophy Case, a scrapbook and was one of the Club ' s activities for Book Betty Jean.The Egg And I Dickie.Bookworm Carl and Shirley . Sue Barton, Rural Nurse Joyce and Henry . .Good-Bye, Mr. Chips Carolyn.Vanity Fair Barbara.Announcer fhe elementary library. fuiufit Hom€mflK£ffs of flmtfiicfl m active! � November 26, 1952 Yesterday the officers ofF. H. A. attended an all-day meeting at Cumberland. Those who attended were: President.Barbara Benedict Vice President . . . .Carolyn Crannis Secretary. .... Mary Lee Wilson Reporter.Greta Young Sponsor.Miss Simpkins The treasurer, Shirley Turnage, was unable to attend. December 3, 1952 Projects planned by the F. H. A. at its meeting are a spring party, a slumber party, a cake sale, and attendance as a Club at several church services. December 19, 1952 The F. H. A. Club prepared boxes of clothes and toys for some needy families. The girls also dressed dolls attractively and stuffed toys to go in these boxes. February 24, 1953 The Club made $19.80 from the Cake Sale. Bob Murphy won the cake and asked that it be a wedding cake—so everyone in High School could have a slice. Officers leave for Cumberland B and M Drug Company B and M Service Company Balfour Company, L. G. Bank of Crewe Barrow Grocery Company Bass, E. P. and Son Bradshaw Motor Company Carson, J. R. City Fuel Company Clay ' s Market Cole, E. A. Company Commodore, The Crewe Appliance Center Crewe Builders Supply Company Crewe Chronicle, The Crewe General Contracting Company Crewe Hosiery Co., Inc Crewe Ko-op Store, Inc. Crewe Laundry Dry cleaners Crewe Service Station Crewe Theater Crittenden ' s Drug Store 44 Farmers; Hardware and Supply Co.,Supplement Page 10 38 Supplement 20 34 40 22 30 23 43 Supplement 47 9 25 48 28 28 23 Supplement 47 46 Inc Fisher, J. R. Son Fitzgerald Cleaners 22 30 41 Jennings, C. L. and Son Jennings, W. W. Johnson ' s Market Jones Company Kincheloe, W. S. Klocke Motor Company Longbottom ' s Jewelers National Bank of Crewe, The Nehi Bottling Company Newby, W. E. Co. Oakley Averett Department Store Peebles ' Department Store Perk ' s Esso Service Station Phelps Amoco Service Station Rock Castle Floral Company Shelton Motor Company Slaw ' s Blackstone Slaw ' s Furniture Company Superior Supply Company Verser-Chappell Co. WKLV W S V s Willis ' Sons, W. L. Wilson ' s 5 10c Store Page 35 25 7 45 40 24 Supplement 26 Supplement 11 Supplement 39 8 Supplement 6 10 24 42 Supplement 42 Supplement 36 33 37 The Jack Metcalf Dancing Classes which started in the early fa 11 heightened inter¬ est and enthusiasm for dancing. The Eighth Graders were hosts atone such dance late in November. Upper Classmen were willing g The latesradditiorw o the Typing classes is a new I BM electric typerwriter, being op¬ erated here by Nancy Anderson. Each Senior typist will have two weeks practice on the machine. The new agriculture building has begun to look like a school building—both front and back. SsJp � 18P a ' £ S 1 ' % [r Page Sponsors VERSER-CHAPPELL COMPANY SLAW ' S FURNITURE COMPANY FIRST ROW: Betty Adams, Betty Jackson, Virginia McCormick, Mae Leonard, Shirley Adams, Genevia Roop, Ann Fath- bruckner, Nancy Moore, Alice Tunstall, Mrs. Murray, Director. SECOND ROW: Lyda Mae Price, Irma Holt, Ann Dob¬ bins, Betty Jack Wilkerson, Ann Page Bolick, Betty Culliton, Jean Shorn, Anne Hawkes, Barbara Benedict. THIRD ROW: Ann Jennings, Shirley Turnage, Mary Frances Ford, Marian Davis, Elsie Jenkins, Bonnie Smith, Shirley Nunnally, Nancy Anderson. FOURTH ROW; Pat Shell, Jackie Clay, Barbara Rutledge, Bobby Lynch, Walton Umholtz, Elsie Hil¬ ton, Betty Jean Spain, Joyce Brunk. OUfi Gift CLUB IS ACTIVE! The Christmas pageant, Crown Him, presented December 18, for the P.T.A., was the second big event on the Glee Club ' s schedule, the Minstrel being the first. Two shepherds (Dick Calhoun and Sidney Bridgforth) and an old man (Bob Murphy), a goldsmith taking the place of a shepherd for the night, were keeping watch over the sheep. The goldsmith was polishing a crown of gold which he had been making for many years. The announcement by the angel (Barbara Benedict) was followed by the Manger scene with Nancy Anderson and Tootie Sydnoras Mary and Joseph; Dickie Page, Henry Crittenden and Walton Umholtz portrayed the Wise Men. Choruses of Grade School children represented the Heavenly Host and Children of the World, The Glee Club sang several of the well-known carols, with solo parts being sung by Henry Crittenden, Shirley Nunnally, Betty Jackson and Dickie Page. Following the program, the Club toured the town, singing carols. A party at the Home Ec cottage completed the evening. Page Sponsor CLAY ' S MARKET + 1 ' After a not-too-impressive season, Crewe defeated second-seeded Blackstonein the first round of the tour¬ nament at Hampden-Sydney; lost a close game to fourth- seeded Emporia; and defeated Victoria for the consola¬ tion championship. As a result of the tournament play. Seniors Wilson and Willis made the All-District .Team. 1 95 2 - 1 953 BASKETBALL RECORD 49 Ke abridge 44 Amelia 48 Victoria 56 Burkeville 58 Lawrenceville 40 Amelia 31 Randolph-Henry 35 Jaycees ° 26 Blackstoue 36 Emporia 33 Farniville 33. Buckingham 45 Farmville 24 Randolph-Henry 31 Burkeville 40 Victoria 31 Blackstone Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Crewe Page hgensor JONES ANP COMPANY Genial Insurance J. M. Jon 5 J. M. Jones, Jr r m . Ks otSF Ml ¥ Page Sponsor CREWE THEATER FORWARDS: Shirley Turnage Betty Wilkerson, Nancy Luns¬ ford, Pat Shell, Barbara Bene, diet, Mary Lee Wilson. Lawrenceville Amelia Randclph-Henry Blackstone Farmville Buckingham Farmville Randolph-Henry Burke vi lie Victoria Blackstone :jH v. ■ JW mur j | Page Sponsors CifWE SERVICE STATION THE COMMODORE •y , .{jK ' c ■ 1 w i (llOfif TO COfTIf- Editor Johnson Willis and his assistant, Henry Holt Crittenden, work on the dummy. ”... Treasurer, Greta Young, takes the money away from Advertising Manager, Nancy Anderson, and Circulation Manager, Barbara Benedict.... Associates, Nancy Lunsford and Carolyn Smith, proofread copy. W The Railroader staff and its advisers, Mrs. Hagberg and Miss Fitzgerald, hope that you have enjoyed the privilege of reading the diary of the Senior Railroader. We hope, also, that this diary will bring back to you in later years the memories of our school days in C. H. S. In addition to the photographers coached by Mr. Don Green of radio station W S V S f the Staff had the help of Miss Kay Crittenden, whose pictures have been used frequently in Crewe High ' s annuals. We are also indebted to the Norfolk and Western Railway Magazine Depart¬ ment photographers for their kind co-operation. Now, as the last pages of The Railroader go to press, we look back on the work and fun that we have had in trying to put into picturesand print the activities of the past year in Crewe High School. We are sorry that the complete story cannot come to you at this time, but are happy to announce that the events of March, April and May will come to you in supplement form after the close of school. You may expect these additional pages by the beginning of the next school term. Ws —Ed i tor - iP ;; i ' ' i V HEfif IT IS- The Beta-sponsored Queen of Hearts pro¬ gram kept everyone guessing until curtain time! First-chosen Queen, Ann Jennings, was unable to return from the hospital in time for the show, so another election was called, and Carolyn Cranniswas chosen to reign with King, Johnson Willis. The pro¬ gram committee ' s closely-guarded secret proved to be comic strip sweethearts. FROM THE COMICS— Maggie and Jiggs.Jackie Transue and Dick Calhoun Narda and Mandrake.Carolyn Smith and Bibby Wilson Daisy Mae and Li I ' Abner.Ann Calhoun and Carl Clarke Sampson and Myrtle.Tommy Jenkins and Nancy Moore Dogwood Alexander, Cookie and Blondie. . . Dickie Page, Bobby Cassada, Jane Nunnally and Nancy Lunsford Beetle Bailey, his friend and their Girl Friends. . . . .Tootie Sydnor, Sidney Bridgforth, Joyce Brunk and Ann Hawks Page Sponsors FARMERS ' HARDWARE AND SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. OAKLEY AVERETT DEPARTMENT STORE x Paqe Sponsor W K L V April 2, 1953 Plans for The 1954 Railroader were discussed with the pub¬ lisher ' s representative this past week. Henry Holt Crittenden will be the Editor. April 13, 1953 C.H.S. delegates to S.t.P.A. enjoyed the week-end at Washington Lee and were especially proud and happy to bring back the Trophy in Group IV for The 1952 Rai Iroader. The Dispatcher received an Honor rating. In the Virginia High School League judging which followed, both publications were rated as Distinguished. April 24, 1953 The new power mower arrived this week and has been getting a real workout at the hands of George Farrar. March 2, 1953 No school today—four inches of snow, plus sleet and ice. March 13, 1953 This Friday, the thirteenth, may well have been a lucky day for seniors and juniors from Amelia, Lunenberg and Nottoway Counties, who rode school busses to the Career Day Program in Blackstone High School. Sixteen Virginia col leges, four branches of the armed services, six apprentice training schools and twelve special interest groups were represented. March 18, 1953 In a special session held today, the Nottoway County School Board passes a resolution to close Burkeville High School as of June8, 1953; the students from Burkevi I le to come to Crewe High School next fall. This will increase Crewe ' s enrollment to well over 200. March 27, 1953 The Senior Saints made another appearance in Assembly today. This group of students, under the direction of Mr. Cheatham, has per¬ formed for the P.T.A. programs, and the Woman ' s Club Talent Show—the latter in black face. March 27, 1953 The new safe arrived today. This replaces the one battered by burglars in January. Insurance on the old safe helped provide a substantial payment on the new one. FIFTH GRADE 4-H CLUB Seventh Grade members preparing for their broadcast. Page Sponsors - PHELP’S AMOCO SERVICE STATION E. A. COLE CO. NOTTOWAY 4 ' HCLUBS ' WORKING TOGETHER FOR WORLD UNDtfe Members learning to sew, to make a bed, and to make tape reco rdings. SOUTHSIDE 4-H CLUB SEVENTH GRADE 4-H CLUB SIXTH GRADE 4-H CLUB juniofi-stniOR 1953 Wl long be remembered for Its tasty dinner, and a dance that was super in every way—colorful dec¬ orations, pleasing entertainment, an excellent or¬ chestra, jovial guests, and EVERYONE ' S dancing the Bunny Hop. THE MONOGRAM CLUB senior i ° h ogra arERS F£W ' N N E monogra wearers Crewe 1953 BASEBALL RECORD 9 Amelia Crewe 11 Lawrence vi 1 le Crewe 4 Randolph-Henry Crewe 11 Burkevi lie Crewe 3 Kenbridge Crewe 1 Farmville Crewe 4 LawrencevilJe Crewe 7 Amelia Crewe 4 Randolph-Henry Crewe 5 Victoria Crewe 5 Emporia Crewe 0 Farmvi lie Crewe 5 Blackstone Crewe 3 Burkevi 1 le Crewe 9 Blackstone Crewe 1953 SOFTBALL RECORD 7 Blackstone Crewe 3 Burkevi lie Crewe 14 Blackstone Crewe 11 Burkevi 1 le Softball girls broke a two-year losing jinx. Coach Golubic presents High School athletes to Kiwanis hosts. The team with a .600 record. THE CLASS Of ’53 fOGAGfD 10 OlOny ACTIVITIES ' NANCY ELVIRA ANDERSON Nankie LibraryClub 1 , 2 , Secretary 3, President 4; Glee Club 1,2, President 3,4; Beta Club 3, President4; PepClub 2, Treasurer 3, Secretary 4; Class President 1,3,4; RAILROADER Staff, Assistant Business Manager 3, Business Manager 4; DISPATCHER Staff, Sports Editor 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; S.I. P.A. Representative 4; Junior Play. BARBARA KING BENEDICT Benedict Basketball I, 2,3, 4; Softball 1, 2,3; Pe P Club 2, Vice President 3, President 4; Library Club 1,2, President 3; Secretary 4; F. H. A. 2, 3, President 4; Glee Club 1,2, Treasurer 3, Vice President 4; Beta Club 4; Class Vice President 3, Secretary 4; Cheerleader 3,4; RAIL¬ ROADER STAFF, Sales Manager 3,4; DISPATCHER Staff, Associate Editor 4; S.I.P.A. Representative 3,4; F.H.A. Representative 4; Beta Convention 4; Junior Play. SIDNEY SEAY BRIDGFORTH Sid Football, Manager 3 Team 4; Glee Club 1,2. NORA MARLENE BRYANT Marlene Ace of Clubs 3, Treasurer 4. MAX HIATT BRYANT Truck Driver Baseball 4; Football 2,3,4; Monogram Club. WILLIAM RICHARD CALHOUN Richard Baseball 1,2; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Football 3, Manager 4; Library Club 3,4; Glee Club 1,2; Junior Play. GABRIEL MELVIN COLVIN Gabe” Orange High School Track 1,2, 3. JESSE NORMAN COOK Meathead Baseball 2,3,4; Football 3,4; Monogram Club. DORIS MARY CARY Doris Ace of Clubs 2, Reporter 3,4; Beta Club 4. CAROLYN MORTON CRANNIS Carolyn F.H. A. 1,2,3, Vice President 4; Pep Club 2, 3,4; Library Club 1,2, 3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3; Cheerleader 3,4; F.H. A. Representative 4; Junior Play. BOBBY LEE CASSADA Chunky Baseball 4. WILLIAM LAWRENCE INGE Billy” Baseball 3;Basketball 3, 4; Football 2, 3; RAILROADER Photographer 4. ANN LOUTRELL JENNINGS Ann Basketball 1,2,4; Softball 2; Pep Club 2, Secretary 3, Vice President 4; LibraryClub 1,2, Vice President 3,4; Glee Club 1, Librarian 2,3,4; eta Club 3,4; Class Vice President 4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; RAIL¬ ROADER Photographer 3,4; Assistant Business Manager RAILROADER 4; DISPATCHER Trash Can Editor 3, Typist 4; S.I. P.A. Representative 3; Junior Play; One Act Play 1,2; Senior Band. Page Sponsor - CREWE LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANERS ROBERT HENRY LYNCH, JR. Bobby ROBERT CORRALL SPENCER Bobby Baseball 2, 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club; Baseball 2. Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4. FRANKLIN EARL MARTIN Tootie” Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Football 2,3,4; Monogram Club; Library Club 2, 3, 4; Representative to Boys’ State 3. ROBERT SIDNEY MURPHY Bob Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Football 2,3, 4; Monogram Club; Class Vice President 1; RAIL¬ ROADER Photographer 4. CLARENCE WINSTON SPENCER Cheeta Baseball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2, Co-Captain 3, Co- Captain 4; Monogram Club. RICHARD KIDDER MEADE THOMAS Kidder” Baseball 2, 3,4,5; Basketball 2,3,4,55 Football 3, 4, 5; Monogram Club; Class President 2, Vice Presi¬ dent 3, Vice President 4; DISPATCHER Staff Typist 4; Junior Play. SHIRLEY GREY NUNNALLY Shirley” F.H.A. Reporter I, President 2, Secretary 3,4; Li¬ brary Club 4; Glee Club I, Reporter 2, 3,4; Pep Club 2, 3, Reporter 4; Class Secretary-Treasurer 3, Trea¬ surer 4; F.H. A. Representative 2, 3; Junior Play. RICHARD EDWARD PAGE Dickie Basketball2, 3; Football 3; Library Club I, 2, 3, Trea¬ surer 4; Junior Play; School Band I; Senior Band. ROBERT EDWARD PRATT Bobby” Beta Club 3,4; Library Club 2,3,4. i CHRISTINE VIRGINIA ROOP Chris Softball 3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,45 Ace of Clubs 2, Treasurer 3, Vice President 4; F.H.A. 1,2, Vice President 3,4; Library Club 1,2,3,45 F.H.A. Rep¬ resentative 3. CALVIN JOHNSON WILLIS Johnson Baseball 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4 : Football 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club; RAILROADER Associate Editor 2,3, Editor 4; DISPATCHER Staff, Sports Editor 4; S.I.P. A. Representative 2,3,4; Juni° r Play. THOMAS LAVELLE WILSON Bibby Baseball 1,2,3,4,55 Basketball 1,2,3, Captain 4, Captain 5; Football 2, 3, Co-Captain 4, Co-Captain 5; Monogram Club; Class Secretary 4; RAILROADER Photographer 5, DISPATCHER Typist 4; Junior Play 3. GRETA CONSTANCE YOUNG Greta Ace of Clubs 2, Vice President 3, President4; F. H. A. I, Secretary 2, President 3, Reporter 4; Library Club 3,4; Beta Club 3, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Glee Club 1,2,3; RAILROADER Treasurer 4; DISPATCHER Trea¬ surer 4; F.H. A. Representative 2, 3,4; Junior Play. Page Sponsor - LONGBOTTOM ' S JEWELERS flflD 00111- As I reach the end of my last year as a student in Crewe High School, and the end of this diary as well, I realize all the fun I have had and things I have done here. Even as the years roll by, m y classmates and 1 will not forget the good times we have had because of the memories recorded in this, our Annual. The last month was especially busy, and the last week jammed full. On Monday, before exams started. Coach Golubic presented the ath¬ letic awards at a special Assembly. Over the week-end we had heard rumors that Mr. Beville, our Principal, had resigned to become Prin¬ cipal of Farmville High School. In confirming his intention, he hinted that he just couldn ' t think of continuing without the Class of ' 53! We believe he has enjoyed his last four years in Crewe as much as we have. The Bank of Crewe invited the Seniors from Crewe and Burkeville to a tour of the bank. After an interesting trip through the various depart¬ ments, we were served refreshments—and given silver dollars as tokens of our visit. Of all the many activities and parties we enjoyed, none could compare with the big night —graduation, itself! Our mothers entertained us at a buffet supper at the home of Mrs. T. H. Jennings. The menu was wonderful, but the best part of it all was just being to¬ gether for the last night. We chose as our theme, Leadership —leadership in Education, Busi¬ ness, Politics, Religion, and the Qualities of Leadership. Out of the twenty-six students in our class, Nancy Anderson took the Valedictory spot, with Bobby Pratt close behind. The Babe Ruth Awards went to Barbara Benedictand Tootie Martin, the Balfour Medal to Johnson Willis. Following our graduation exercises in the High School, we went to the Community Center for a record dance—our mothers again playing hostess. We, the Class of ' 53, have left our mark on Crewe High School—we sincerely hope it is a good one. rn 1 ■( « Editor Page Sponsor - L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY MYERS AND CO, INC TOPEKA, KANSAS CREWE PUBLIC LIBRARY