Culpeper County High School - Colonnade Yearbook (Culpeper, VA)

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Front Row: H. Hicks, D. Haught, J. Bailey. Second Row: Mr. F. Binns, M. Callahan. Aborigines Complete First Cycle David Haught. . . Harold Hicks. . . Janet Bailey. . . Mary Callahan . Mr. Floyd Binns .... President Vice President Secretary . . . . Treasurer Sponsor Motto: We Have Crossed the Bay, the Ocean Lies Ahead Colors: Red and White They are out of high school now. with cher- ished diplomas and fond memories of C. H. S. As they look back, they realize that they are the first class to complete five years in this building. During their C. H. S. career they have ac- complished many things which have brought glory to this school. In their junior year they slaved over the prom — to be told later by the seniors that it was the prettiest and best dance ever held in this building. Then when they got to be seniors they found that they had a celebrity in their midst. The National F. B. L. A. president was in their class — the first national officer in the history of C. H. S. Two new basketball scoring records were set by two- of them. And for the Senior Play, they presented a drama. “Little Women” — a break from the traditional slap-stick comedy of previous years. May Day festivities were inaugurated this year, with seniors filling the royal positions of king and queen. Commencement came, and eyes were wet as they sang the class song and marched out for the last time. They are gone, but their spirits will linger in the halls of C. H. S. »”•( ‘20 };

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CHAPTER II In the final analysis, THE STUDENTS make a school what it is. Numbering 620, highest en- rollment in the history of the school, the 1953-54 student body, noted for enthusiasm and ability, was not only outstanding in number but also character. In curriculum, clubs, sports, or school life, they were the important factor. Spending most of their time in classes during school hours, students developed friendships, ac- cepted new ideas, and formed work habits. After school time — Friday night football and later 1 uesday and Friday basketball games, dances or other scheduled school functions — consumed their waking hours. When nothing was happening on week ends at Culpeper High many students were at Pitts’ T heatre or found time to stop by Baby Jim’s and Lewis’ Pharmacy, or some other favor- ite snack bars. T he fads of the year were many and various. One saw girls wearing rolled up socks and short haircuts or pony tail hair-dos. T he fads seen among the masculine species were white buck shoes, and charcoal suits for dress. Loud plaid shirts or T-shirts, and Argyle socks continued to be popular for school wear. 4 19

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Seniors of ’54 ELIZABETH ANN APPERSON, “Betty” College Preparatory EARL FELIX AYLOR, “ Fe” General BETTY LOIS BABER, “Betty” Commercial JANET BAILEY, “Jay Bee ” General GENEVA YVONNE BAKER, “Jet” General CORA FRANCES BALDWIN, “Cora” Commercial WILLIAM CLAUDE BERRY, “ Claude ” General JAMES THOMAS BISHOP, “Jimmy” College Preparatory FRANCES ANN BLEDSOE, “Sug” Commercial ELMER ELLSWORTH BOWLER, JR., “ College Preparatory DORIS CARLEE BRADSHAW, “Doris” General CALVIN OWEN BROWN, “Cowboy” College Preparatory 21 $