Cumberland High School - Duke Yearbook (Cumberland, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1960 volume:

; wie DDybke Vol. XV Publishediby = Re eer, (Cpt BAF This is your yearbook, The Duke. To you it will be an incomplete account of your own personal trail through high school--incomplete in that all of the joys, the disappoint- ments, the friendships, and the bittersweet taste of learning can be represented only with pictures having staid captions. These treasured yet deep-buried memories will come rushing back as these pages are turned and the trail retraveled. Administration . Classes Organizations Athletics . Features . Advertisements . 35-42 43-52 53-68 W Appreciate Sik. Mbit in U, MRS. MARY E, ALLEN The Duke of 1960 is dedicated to you, Mrs. Allen. You have been a true friend to all who have had contact with you. You have actively supported the activities of our school. You have toiled to further our education. You have been a guide and an inspiration to all your students. This is an expression of our appreciation and a symbol of our love and respect for you. ee tion Through its prudent advice and careful guidance, the administration has kept us on the right trail in preparing us for life in tomorrow's so- ciety. We consider intimate teacher=pupil relationships as perhaps the most profitable attribute of.our small school. These untiring friends have remained unchanged over rough and smooth trails alike and have given us gifts of untold value in their efforts to help us along our trail through school. SUPERINTENDENT PRINCIPAL Mr. T. J. McIlwaine Mr. E. Armstrong Smith Oy Cficient DA mincintion dE U, Wisely SCHOOL BOARD Mr. Charlie Goodman, Mr. T. J. McIlwaine Mr. Hy De Harrisons Mra Re Ge Altizer DEAN P. AGEE, B.S. Agriculture, Sade iat Assistant Football Coach MARY E. ALLEN, B.S. General Science Chemistry Beta Club EDMUND A. BESSELL, B.S. Physical Education Football Coach Baseball Coach MARY H. DRISCOLL BuAS ee Mer As Latin, Math Latin Club ELIZABETH B. GILLIAM Bao. Civics World Geography Government Cheerleaders MARY L. MUSULIN Commercial Certificate Typing, Shorthand Bookkeeping, Softball BESSIE LOU PARKER BeAr Baoe Librarian, Math Yearbook Adviser Library Club DOROTHY R. PUTNEY, B.S. English, Latin Latin Club GEORGIA H. PUTNEY, B.S. Home Economics Jel lel ake LOLITA COX SMITH Bo oe we, A; English, Biology Guidance EDWIN H. VASSAR, B.S. Agriculture FOPLA. GERTRUDE M. WILSON, B.S. History, English 5, CoAg rd Patsy Gamage types our daily absentee list. Mr. Jones, Frankie Elgin, Mr. Sanderson, and Jack Blanton, our bus drivers, talk while waiting for that 3 o'clock bell. They Served Our School Will Our custodian, Harold Gary, adjusts front door stops. Mrs, Louise Meinhard, Mrs. Ruby Brown, and Mrs. Edna Peters prepare lunch for us, GLE It was in our classes that we forged new trails--trails marked by new and worthwhile ideas. Each of us erected milestones and paved his trail with a firm foundation of facts. These facts, whether.of a commercial or an academic nature, will prove.invaluable along the trail of life, wherever that trail may. lead. Even more important, we learned how to use these facts to help us solve problems yet to be faced. THE SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS ARE: Phyllis Mathews, Vice-President; Mrs. Smith, Sponsor; Erma Jo Wilson, Treasurer; Betty Sue Garnett, Fund-raising Chairman; Jack Blanton, President; and Patsy Gamage, Secretary. We RSonrer Year Ube: read LOUIS BYRON AGEE BETTY RUTH AYERS BONNIE ANN BAKER 10 JACKSON LEE BLANTON ANDREW NICHOLAS BRYAN ROSE ANN CHAMPION vith Many Vo pesant A uities JOYCE ANN CHAPMAN MARGARET IRENE COOKE JIMMIE DALE DAVIS 11 PATRICIA KATHLEEN DOWDY PATRICIA JEANNE GAMAGE BET SURGARN Eee UScincen (iar the Sere: MARGARET VIVIAN GARRIS HUBERT COLEMAN GOODMAN, JR. MILLARD MARINOS HAWKINS 12 MATILDA ELEANOR HEATH ANN GAIL JONES MARVIN GARLAND JONES Deepened wind! Uspomdened, Friendships VIRGIE McABEE MARTIN PHYLLIS ANNETTE MATHEWS CLAUDE BENJAMIN MEINHARD 13 GERALD THOMAS MURPHY CAROLYN ANN OWNBY SUSAN EVERARD PEPPER Greatly Awed, Shey Attended Court COY ROLAND SAMS KATHLEEN EVA SPEAS RUBY VIRGINIA STOUT 14 MARY JANE TREMBLE JEAN EVELYN VANCE MARGARET ELIZABETH WHITLOCK If AS Justice in Ate ERMA JO WILSON VIRGINIA GARNETT WOMACK RALPH NORRIS WOOD, JR. he Porters articipate LOUIS BYRON AGEE JOYCE ANN CHAPMAN 4-H Club 1, 2,3,.4; F-F2A. 2,3,4, 5. 4-H Club :1,°2;3,547 FH Aw.2,0,.0,Latim Clup.o- Softball 5. BETTY RUTH AYERS Science Club I; Hi=Y Club 1, 2,3,4, Treasurer 3; MARGARET IRENE COOKE Glee Club 2; Cheerleader 3,4; CAVALIER Staff 3, 4; Aisi (Ciltloy iL, He io lsl,AN., WA, eis Dyeekaneyeve Chilly 2, Be Beta Club 4; Homecoming Court 4; High School Beta Club 4,5, Vice-President 5; Latin Club 3,4, Queen 4; Monogram Club 4; Basketball 4. Farm- 5; Class President 4. ville High School, Farmville, Virginia. Transferred to Cumberland High School September 1959. Beta JIMMIE DALE DAVIS Club 5; Head Cheerleader 5; Val entine Queen 5. Re be Are eso no- PATRICIA KATHLEEN DOWDY Del shat. ey PATRICIA JEANNE GAMAGE 4-1 Clubil} 2,354, secretarve2sbs HoAces, osu, S.C, Ay Council Member 2; om@lass secretaryrc. Latin Club 3,4,5; The DUKE Staff 4; Softball 2,3, 4,5, Captain 5. BETTY SUE GARNETT Library Club 2; Glee Club 2, 3,4; 4-H Club 1, 2,3, 4, President 4; F.F.A. Chapter Sweetheart 2; Latin Club Music Director 4,5; Class Secretary 3, Fund Raising Chairman 5; Beta Club 4,5, Secretary 5; Mrs. Smith was always faithful as friend and F.H.A. 2,3,4,5, Vice-President 3; Softball 2.3; 45.5. adviser to the Seniors. MARGARET VIVIAN GARRIS Glee Club 2,3. 4-H Club 1; 2,3)4: F.H. A. 2,4,0- Softball 2,3; Latin Club 3,4,5. BONNIE ANN BAKER HUBERT COLEMAN GOODMAN, JR. 4-H Club y2, 324 boHeAsi2, 674.0719. C,As GO FUESAl 2, 3, 4,0; 4-H Club ta2.374-sbasebaliso.m. cil Member 4; Library Club 4, 5; Glee Club 2, 3; 5; Beta Club 4, 5; Class Reporter 4; Football 4, 5; Latin Club Reporter 4; Beta Club 5; Softball 2, 3, 4, The DUKE Staff 4,5; Boys' State 4. 5; The DUKE Staff Assistant Distribution Manager 4; Distribution Manager 5. MILLARD MARINOS HAWKINS Industrial Arts Club 2, Farmville High School, JACKSON LEE BLANTON Farmville, Virginia. Transferred to Cumberland 4-H Club 1, 2,3,4; Latin Club 3, 4,5; Library Club High School September 1958. F.F.A. 4,5. 2,4, President 4; Class Vice-President 4, President 5; S.C.A. Treasurer 2; DUKE ECHO Staff 4; Beta MATILDA ELEANOR HEATH Club 4,5; Boys' State 4; The DUKE Staff Assistant LauineGlubssaor Editor 4, Editor-in-chief 5; Track 4. ANN GAIL JONES ANDREW NICHOLAS BRYAN F.H.A. 2,3,4,5, Secretary 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; GlassiPresidentel s4=—eClube lace oun ACE owS 4 ane Latin Club 4,5, Secretary 4; Class Vice-President 3, Secretary 5; 4-H Club 1, 2,3,4, Reporter 2; Beta ROSE ANN CHAMPION Club 4,5, Treasurer 4, President 5; Softball 2, 3; Rely Aws. Cheerleader 5; Girls’ State 4; Homecoming Queen 5. 16 | Many ESe aL, ALY MARVIN GARLAND JONES 4-H Club 1, 2,3; F.F.A. 2,3,4; Latin Club 4. VIRGIE McABEE MARTIN F.H.A. 2,3. PHYLLIS ANNETTE MATHEWS FLHLA. 2, 3;4).5, Historian 2; 4-H Club 1, 2,3, 4; Girls’ State 4; Library Club 2,4; Glee Club 2, 3; Latin Club 4, 5: SC. A. Secretary 3, Council Member 3, 4; Class Vice-President 5. CLAUDE BENJAMIN MEINHARD F.F.A. 2,8, 4, 0; Baseball 2,3, 4,5, GERALD THOMAS MURPHY 4-H Club 1, 2,3, 4; Baseball 2,3, 4,5; Latin Club 4; Library Club 4; Track 5; Football 4, 5. CAROLYN ANN OWNBY 4-H Club i 293; F.H.A. 2,3. SUSAN EVERARD PEPPER 4-H Club 1, 2,3; F.H.A. 2,4; Beta Club 4,5; The DUKE Staff 5. COY ROLAND SAMS F.F.A. 2,3; 4-H Club 2,3; Baseball 2,3; Basketball 2,3; Football 3; Science Club 3. Buckingham Central High School, Buckingham, Virginia. Football 4; Bas- ketball 4; Science Club 4; Industrial Arts Club 4. Farmville High School, Farmville, Virginia. Trans- ferred to Cumberland High School September 1959. Football 5; F.F.A. 5; Track 5. KATHLEEN EVA SPEAS F.H.A. 2,3; S.C.A. Council Member 2; Library Club 1, 2,3,4,5, President 5; The DUKE Staff 4, 5. RUBY VIRGINIA STOUT Aap ae, Oca allan Ap er Once. Council Member 1, 3, 4,5; The DUKE Staff 5; Glee Club 2. 3: Softball 2,3,4, 5. MARY JANE TREMBLE F.H.A. 1; Library Club 1; Choral Club 1, 2; S.C.A. Council Member 2; 4-H Club 1, 2. Varina High School, Richmond, Virginia. Dramatic Club 8; 4-H Club 8. Warren High School, Warren, Virginia. Transferred to Cumberland High School, September 1958. Latin Club President 5. A JEAN EVELYN VANCE A-H Club 1, 2,3; F.H.A. 2,3; Glee Club 4. MARGARET ELIZABETH WHITLOCK Class Treasurer 2; Glee Club 2,3; 4-H Club 1, 2,3, 4; F,H.A. 2,4; Beta Club 4, 5; Library Club Re- porter 4; Latin Club 3, 4, 5; The DUKE Staff Assist- ant Business Manager 4, Business Manager 95. These Seniors are busy here with costuming for that most enjoyable play. ERMA JO WILSON 4-H Club 1, 2,3; F.H.A. 2,3; Glee Club 4; Softball 2,3, 4,5; Class Treasurer 5; Cheerleader 5. VIRGINIA GARNETT WOMACK Glee Club 2,3; F.H.A. 2,3,4,5, Parliamentarian 5; 4-H Club 1, 2,3, 4; Library Club 2, 4; Class Treasurer 4; Latin Club 4, 5. RALPH NORRIS WOOD, JR. Class President 2, Treasurer 3; Library Club 3, 4; S.C.A. Vice-President 4, President 5; Football 5. Bill Anderson Peggy Barnett Sidney Combs Virley Dennis Wayne Edwards Phil Franck Bertie Franklin Stuart George Robert Glenn Dot Goodman Sally Harrison Lonnie Johnson Py Judy Kesler Joyce Martin McKinley Moore . Ann Nichols ' Buck Ogle Anne Reynolds linally Abst for the Juniors Nelson Robertson Betty Jo Rousch Steve Sanderson Betty Ruth Stimpson Jimmie Tillett William Zeigler 19 With a Tlewly Acquired Dignit, Joe Asal Grace Ashburn Joyce Ashburn James Ayers Betty Ann Baldwin Leon Baldwin Peggy Baldwin Don Bales Dorothy Bales Carolyn Ball Joe Barker Patsy Barr Susan Becker Marlene Cable Michael Forbes Stuart Ford Franklin Foster Clarence Frayser Page Godsey Harry Harrison Vacelo Hawkins Margaret Anne Holmes Dorothy Huddleston Jeff Jefferies Sandra Keith Ray Latham Nancy Legg Ne Sophomores Initiated thea Ken 4 Woodfin Ligon Buddy Martin Richard Meador June Meinhard Betty Jo Moore Tommy Moore Nancy Morris Betty Jo Murphy Johnny Murphy William Orange Betty Jo Ownby Billy Pepper Spanky Pleasants Carolyn Price Douglas Ransome Jean Reynolds David Rousch Harry Rowan Billy Sanderson Annette Seal June Stinnett Janet Stonnell Carl Thompson Nancy Vaughan Carolyn Waid Jerry Willis 21 Sie REA) en Monell SE oe in Activities Tim Baldwin Helen Ball Lewis Bowles Carol Jean Brown Eleanor Burks Robert Cable Cindy Mae Elder Bobby Franck Joe Franklin John Glenn Allen Hazlegrove Joe Hazlegrove Juanita Higgins Kathleen Higgins Neale Irving Tommy Jackson Bettie Keller Joyce Knick Glenn McHenry Elbert Moore Lodelia Moore Virginia Noblin Ester Ogle Walter Penick Judy Peters Josephine Pressel Carlton Shumaker Billie Smelcer Diana Sutton Phyllis Vassar Jt Eighth Graders WSicane Skee (Cites Sig Joyce Baker Shirley Baldwin Marie Barr David Black Jee Deeplack Ann Calhoun Eula Mae Clark J. D. Clevinger John Davis Bobby Dawson A, po) ‘ - 4 5 3 Wi om, A Carlton Edwards Becky French William R. Garnett Martha Hammock Carol Harlan Alene Higgins G. A. Higgins Billy Horst Sandra Jamerson June Johnson Kenneth Johnson Janice Jones Patricia Lane Larry Latham Bill Martin Mae Martin Ruth Meador Julie Mae Midkiff Patsy Ownby Jerry Payne Donald Robertson Wiley Rowsey Eugene Sams Wilbur Schmidt Fred Shumaker Arthur Neal Smith Bill Smith Geraldine Stimpson George Thomas Renny Tremble Janice Turbyfille Larry Vogel Carolyn Whaley = vs r a - aah Seat Miss Parker supervises as plane geometry students Mrs. Driscoll explains algebra problems to students work constructions and theorems at the board and at the blackboard while students at their desks watch. at their desks. (Parcs Whe P. repared U, Sally Harrison, Joyce Martin, and Phil Franck perform Billy Pepper, Johnny Murphy, Steve Sanderson, and Jerry the reduction of copper oxide in the chemistry lab. Willis enthusiastically dissect a frog in biology class. Mrs, Gilliam teaches the government class by Even ninth grade English doesn't seem difficult when having discussions. This year a mock election, Mrs. Wilson is there to give helpful hints and ex- including a convention, was held. planations, She Lh Problem The library is a busy, yet quiet, place where stu- Mrs. Putney demonstrates to the Latin II class the dents may read, do reference work, and avail them- fundamentals of sentence structure. The class also selves of library facilities. translates Julius Caesar. Jerry Payne, Kenneth Johnson, Larry Latham, Bill Marie Barr, Carol Harlan, and Becky Lou French Smith, and Wilbur Schmidt watch as Mr. Agee enjoy using the new stove and refrigerator in home demonstrates welding in shop class. economics Class, (Wonys flered Vew Challenges Mrs. Musulin directs Harry Harrison as he types, Boys of a physical education class demonstrate the while. other students are kept busy typing their use of the new wrestling mats while Coach Ed assignments. Bessell and others watch. 26 O,ganizations Our Organizations, another avenue of thought and action, broadened our trail. For each of us there was a club thatwsérved as an puter for ud talents, our interests, and our reserves of hidden abilities We often found that the work of these organizations paralleled or sequeled our class work. The eariac r with ee bs most decidedly made our some- fimes-harsh trail a bit more pleasant and made us a bit more mature. 27 Betty Jo Rousch, Feature Editor; Joyce Martin, Assistant Editor; Miss Parker, Sponsor; Jack Blanton Editor-in-chief; and Susan Pepper, Senior Editor, plan pictures for the yearbook. Whe Abert? Sih Told the Years Story The DUKE, our school yearbook, is pub- lished entirely by a staff selected from the student body. This year the staff was increased to include a photographer, and sophomores and freshmen were appointed to various positions on the staff. The DUKE staff is a member of the Southern Interscholastic Press Association, an organiza- tion which strives to improve yearbooks by training staffs in production methods. While many of the major features of past yearbooks were retained, they were aeebned this year with new ideas to give the DUKE Sally Harrison, Assistant Distribution Manager; Judy a new look. Kesler, Typist; Margaret Whitlock, Business Mariager; Bill Anderson, Assistant Business Manager; and Phil Franck, Photographer, plan the advertisements for the yearbook. June Meinhard, Girls' Sports Editor; Coleman Goodman, Boys' Sports Editor; Kathleen Speas, Art Editor; Judy Peters, Staff Member; and Ruby Stout, Typist; work on the yearbook dummy. 28 BETA CLUB OFFICERS ARE: Gail Jones, President; Betty Sue Garnett, Secretary; Margaret Cooke, Vice-President; and Joyce Martin, Treasurer. The Beta Club Encouraged Hégh RIEL, Achievement, leadership, and character are the three basic ideals of the Beta Club. The members are urged to set examples in these for other students to follow. Among the many activities of the Cumber- land chapter this year were the placing of educational posters on the bulletin board, the writing of letters to former Beta members, and the tapping of new members into the club. Mrs. Allen, the sponsor, accompanied the delegation to the State Beta Convention in Roanoke, where they won second prize in the talent contest. 29 Betty Ruth Stimpson, Dot Goodman, Betty Ruth Ayers, and Anne Reynolds keep our bulletin board neat and attractive. Susan Pepper, Margaret Whitlock, Coleman Good- man, Bonnie Baker, and Jack Blanton discuss plans for Beta Convention. THE OFFICERS OF THE LIBRARY CLUB ARE: Betty Jo Ownby, S.C.A. Representative; Miss Parker, Sponsor; William Orange, Vice-President; Kathleen Speas, : President; Betty Jo Moore, Historian; Judy Kesler, Secretary- Treasurer. S. Harrison, L.. Vogel, W. Garnett, S. Keith, M. Holmes, and D. Sutton spend much time arranging and filing library periodicals. he Lye, Chib Made the cLibrary Snviting The industrious and enthusiastic members of the Library Club have rendered valuable services to the school and their fellow students. Their duties included serving at the circu- lation desk, processing new books, checking in and filing magazines, repairing worn books, typing and filing cards, and doing many other things. The club held regular meetings at which time projects were planned, programs centering around books and libraries were presented, and library problems were dis- cussed, B. Murphy; A. Nichols; L. Moore; V. Dennis; Miss Rilee, Student Teacher-Librarian; J. Peters; and B. Keller mend library books. Ts SG OFFI an Exciting Bichon The Student Cooperative Association, our student government organization, has as its goal the promotion of citizenship in the school. In the fall, the S. C. A. launched a mag- azine campaign, the proceeds of which went to the individual classes and to the athletic fund. In the spring, the rousing political cam- paigns of those aspiring to the offices of next year's student council were heard ringing in the halls. The §. C.A. also directed the various charity drives which were undertaken by the school . THE OFFICERS OF THE STUDENT COUNCIL ARE: Norris Wood, President; Steve Sanderson, Vice- President; Judy Peters, Secretary-Treasurer; and Mrs. Wilson, Sponsor. Norris Wood, President of the council, talks to the members. FIRST ROW: Buddy Martin, Dorothy Bales, Diana Sutton, Steve Sanderson, SECOND ROW: Betty Jo Rousch, Betty Jo Ownby, Judy Peters, Ruby Stout. THIRD ROW: George Thomas, Mrs. Wilson. The Future Farmers of America is the lar: gest organization in the world for farm boys. Its primary purpose is to train boys in citi- zenship, leadership, and co-operation. It also teaches the members to be future far- mers by actual farm experiences. The local club participated in many contests at chapter, federation, and state levels this year. They entered forestry, crop, and livestock judging; public speaking; an parliamentary procedure contests. The Cumberland chapter has had a su- perior rating in all phases of F.F.A. work in state competition for the past twelve years. William Ziegler, Chapter President, receives the federation plaque for the best all-round chapter from Mr. W.C. Dudley, while Mr. Smith and Mr. Agee watch. ature Fhe rr Joined ey orces in the ee. FIRST ROW: C. Meinhard, R. Meador, Sentinel; B. Agee, Reporter; J. Tillet, Vice-President; C. Goodman, Secre- tary; S. Sanderson, Treasurer; R. Glenn, J. Payne, W. Ziegler, President; B. Martin, K. Johnson. SECOND ROW: F. Shumaker, J. Black, J. Davis, L. Latham, B. Franck, A. Hazlegrove, N. Irving, W. Clayton, F. Foster, R. Cable, L. Bowles, E. Moore, T. Baldwin. THIRD ROW: C. Shumaker, G. McHenry, J. Hazlegrove, J. Franklin. FOURTH ROW: B. Horst, J. Ayers, R. Moore, W. Penick, J. Glenn, J. Barker. FIFTH ROW: B. Smith, K. Maness, J. Asal, H. Rowan, B. Martin, N. Robertson, J. Jefferies, P. Franck, L. Johnson, Mr. Agee, Sponsor. SIXTH ROW: Mr. Vassar, Sponsor; M. Moore, M. Hawkins, J. Davis, N. Bryan, S. Combs, S. George, R. Sams, B. Sanderson, B. Pepper, D. Ranson. 32 The Future Homemakers of America is an organization of girls who are actively interested in the arts of making the ideal home. This year, to carry out their local, state, and national goals, the girls studied balanced dietary requirements, practiced home beautification, prepared and served the F.F.A. banquet, and distributed Christmas packages. Another worthwhile project was their observance of National F.H.A. Week. In carrying out this pro- ject, the girls made corsages for the teachers on Teachers' Day, presented a radio program, and held an open house for their parents and the faculty. An exhibit was displayed to tell others of their major accomplishments. Patsy Gamage collects the ballots as the F.H.A. girls vote for the outstanding chapter member. While the Girls Whrhked Together in the Fl StL yy FIRST ROW: J. Reynolds, Secretary; P, Godsey, Treasurer; D. Goodman, Vice-President; B. Stimpson, President; D. Bales, B. Keller, Historian; V. Womack, P. Gamage, Mrs. Putney, Sponsor. SECOND ROW: P. Mathews, R. Stout, A. Nichols, J. Midkiff, G. Stimpson, P. Lane, E. Burkes, J. Jones, M. Barr, C. Harlan. THIRD ROW: B. Baker, G. Jones, M. Garris, B. Murphy, D. Huddleston, S. Keith, J. Meinhard, B. French, C. Brown, S. Jamer- son, P. Vassar, S. Harrison, J. Peters, B. Garnett, J. Martin. FOURTH ROW: M. Holmes, J. Chapman, J. Willis, B. Baldwin, J. Stonnell, C. Price, B. Moore, J. Trubyfille, J. Higgins. FIFTH ROW: N. Vaughan, V. Hawkins, S. Becker, P. Barr, A. Seal, C. Waid, K. Higgins, A. Reynolds. The Latin Club encourages an interest in and an appreciation of the civilization, art, and language of ancient Rome. This year the club sent three delegates, Jean Reynolds, Dorothy Bales, and Mike Forbes, to the State Latin Tournament at the district center, Longwood College, on April 23, 1960. Among other interesting projects was the sending of articles to The Classical Outlook, the national magazine. THE OFFICERS OF THE LATIN CLUB ARE: M. Tremble, President; D. Bales, Vice-President; J Stonnell, Librarian; J. Martin, Reporter; J. Peters, Secretary- Treasurer; B. Garnett and J. Reynolds, Song Leaders. The bp. Chib Bl corned, the Language of Rare FIRST ROW: Mrs. Driscoll, Mrs. Putney, J. Martin, J. Reynolds, B. Garnett, M. Tremble, J. Peters, D. Bales, J. Stonnell. SECOND ROW: M. Forbes, L. Moore, M. Heath, B. Ownby, S. Keith, G. Jones, P. Gamage, B. Rousch, A, Nichols, V. Dennis, P. Mathews, V. Womack, E. Burks, J. Ashburn, W. Ligon. THIRD ROW: J. Blanton, J. Chapman, M. Garris, P. Vassar, M. Holmes, S. Harrison, J. Meinhard, C. Brown, B. Keller, D. Goodman, B. Stimpson, M. Whitlock, S. Pepper, M. Cooke, A. Reynolds, G. Jones. Athletics Because of the program of athletics, our steps along our trail were enlivened. The interest taken in these events gave us moreover, the vitalizing competitio ighbor sche ols deve oped character. Especially, wasy : | ished: our new athletic Bries on home ground. Our first field enabled Sts, our first wrestling matches, as games, paved our trail with much excitement. 35 Buddy Martin carries the ball and prepares to ward The lights installed at our athletic field enabled the off an opponent. Dukes to have home games at night. wh othalh Sartor Brought COACH Mr. Bessell FIRST ROW: L. Baldwin, C. Shumaker, F. Foster, B. Martin, J. Murphy, P. Franck, L. Johnson. SECOND ROW: B. Martin, Manager, W. Clayton, H. Rowan, H. Harrison, S. George, G. Murphy, C. Goodman, C. Thompson, B. Franck, Manager. THIRD ROW: N. Wood, J. Asal, B. Pepper, J. Tillet, S. Sanderson, R. Sams, M. Moore, Mr. Bessell, Coach. (il ie ile as = ey xi RY eS! heey ME d j ees OU OL a 92 A wees The players do calisthenics to warm up at practice. thes Spirit to All Sedbate CAPTAIN McKinley Moore The Dukes of Cumberland played their Johnny Murphy carries the ball while McKinley first season with a full schedule of games. Mr. Moore attempts a tackle. Ed Bessell, our new coach, did an excellent job in teaching the gridiron boys the funda- mentals and the techniques used in playing football. McKinley Moore was elected by the team as their captain for the year, and co-captains were selected for each game by the coach. Our new athletic field, Cumberland Duke Stadium, equipped with lights, enabled Cumberland to have home games. Although the Dukes won only one game, they displayed fine sportsmanship and a thorough knowledge of the game. Buck Ogle attempts to tag Buddy Martin out at Steve Sanderson stretches for a catch at first. home, Bh, Baschall Boys eer, wa The Dukes played a second season of baseball in Group II, District Ill, with ten wins and two losses. Cumberland was especially strong in pitching. Our ace pitcher, Claude Mein- hard, pitched a total of 60 2 3 innings with 128 strike outs and had a batting average of .430. Buck Ogle, Claude's battery mate, made the team still stronger, especially since he had a batting average of .532, the highest average on the team. Both Claude and Buck were scouted by major league clubs, and, on graduation night, Claude signed a contract with the Pittsburgh Pi- rates, The above-average ability of all members of the team made the season a most successful one. Coleman Goodman, Scorekeeper and Manager; Claude Meinhard, Captain; and Mr. Bessell, Coach, look over records of the games. FIRST ROW: B. Martin, L. Johnson, S. George, J. Murphy, R. Meador. SECOND ROW: C. Goodman, Scorekeeper, W. Ziegler, C. Frayser, H. Harrison, J. Hazlegrove, A. Hazlegrove, Mr. Bessell, Coach. THIRD ROW: H. Rowan, B. Ogle, G. Murphy, S. Sanderson, C. Meinhard, J. Glenn. Fancy fo Ball in the Spring Claude Meinhard stretches after a pitch. RECORD Cumberland Opponent Buckingham Beaumont Amelia Amelia Crewe Randolph Henry Beaumont Farmville Kenbridge Buckingham Randolph Henry Farmville WO ON OO © at — CONnNAa— Determination shows in the faces of Buck Ogle and Johnny Murphy as they wait for the next pitch. 39 deal ee aS E Hl TH RO EE OR Fe suRcay Epuceen = es Pere FIRST ROW: C. Shumaker, B.Ogle, J. Asal, P. Franck, J. Glenn, H. Rowan. SECOND ROW: Mr. Kindle, Coach; L. Baldwin, B. Martin, H. Harrison, L. Johnson, J. Murphy, W. Ziegler. THIRD ROW: G. Murphy, J. Tillet, S. Sanderson, R. Sams, M. Moore, B. Pepper. Fh od! Ws an tlet for Energies COACH Mr. Kindle Lonnie Johnson, Johnny Murphy, and Phil Franck run the hurdle. As Cumberland High School further ex- tended its athletic program, new develop- ments took place on the track team. The donation of equipment enabled this year's team to participate in a more varied track program. Discus throwing was one of the strong points of the team. The team attended two track meets during the year. Next year's season should prove to be interesting since the team will be composed of returning lettermen as well as several SS ae Se «= Newcomers. The softball team was coached by Mrs. Mary Musulin with considerable help from her husband. Two of the six games played were won. Patsy Gamage, captain of the team, did a splendid job of pitching, and she was given able assistance by June Mein- hard and Juanita Higgins. Kathleen Speas was the manager of the team, and Judy Kesler and Judy Peters were the scorekeepers. The home run hitters for the season were Dorothy Bales, Betty Jo Rousch, Erma Jo Wilson, and Juanita Higgins. Betty Jo Rousch and Patsy Gamage wait expectantly for the next pitch. ke Softhall Gir 3 Made a Good Showing COACH Mrs. Musulin FIRST ROW: J. Meinhard, E. Wilson, P. Gamage, V. Dennis, B. Rousch, P. Dowdy.. SECOND ROW: J. Peters, N. Legg, B. Ownby, K. Higgins, K. Speas, J. Kesler. FIRST ROW: B. Rousch, E. Wilson, B. Ayers, P. Vassar, B. Keller. SPONSOR Mrs. Gilliam HEAD CHEERLEADER Betty Ruth Ayers G. Jones, J. Martin. SECOND ROW: J. Willis, J. Peters, N. Vaughan, her Spirited Cheering Heled the Ther In their blue skirts and monogramed sweaters, our cheerleaders spiritedly supported the football team in its first season. The sponsor, Mrs. H. C. Gilliam, staunchly backed these girls at their practices and at the games. Betty Ruth Ayers, the head cheerleader, and Gail Jones, her assistant, aptly guided the cheerleading team in their many cheers. Certainly no football team could resist playing its very best when it heard them yell, Come on, Tec te tas OOl The cheerleaders perform one of their rousing cheers. sions learned by rote. 43 The Dukes warm up before the game. Everyone irned, Out for Homecoming An enthusiastic crowd turned out at our new athletic field to watch the Dukes at their first homecoming game. Although our team didn't de- feat the opponent, the Powhatan Indians, it was the season's most thrilling game. Halftime ceremonies included a band skit, Junior Joins the Band, performed by the Buck- ingham Central High School Band. To climax the program, Gail Jones was crowned Homecoming Queen. Gerald Murphy and Mary Jane Tremble, and After the game, the Homecoming Dance was Johnny Godsey and Alene Higgins waltz at the held for students and alumni of Cumberland High Homecoming Dance. at the American Legion Hall. Gail Jones, Homecoming Queen, heads the Homecoming Court during halftime. . Xo Seer yea Juniors and Seniors with their dates enjoy dancing to the music of the Nite Owls. i Truly Was oA TFhiryland Kantnnce a By the night of May 6, 1960, the Juniors had transformed Sunnyside Hall into A Fairy- land Romance for the Seniors. Phil Franck and his Nite Owls supplied the much enjoyed music of the evening. The Seniors were entertained during the intermission by a group of Junior boys and girls who sang Some Enchanted Evening. The program was highlighted by the crowning of Patsy Gamage and Gerald Murphy as Cinderella and Prince Charming. The royal couple then led the Grand March. Patsy Gamage, Cinderella, and Gerald Murphy, Prince Charming, waltz. . At refreshment time Buck Morris chooses a sand- wich; Billy Newman serves punch to Margaret Garris. Ruby Stout, Jack Anderson and Bonnie Baker await their turns. Members of the Junior-class sing Some Enchanted Evening for the Seniors. The four “little women P. Gamage, M. Whit- Mr. March, portrayed by J. Blanton, con- lock, B. Baker, and M. Tremble, greet Mrs. soles his daughter, Jo, who was played by March, who was portrayed by M. Cooke. M. Tremble. ie Soni ors Made here Stage Debut Little Women, a classic play, was presented by the senior class for two consecutive nights, December 10 and 11, 1959, in the school auditorium. Because a different cast of characters performed each night, the work and fun of producing were doubled. The many aspects of life in the March family were shown in the three act play. This amateur production was one of the most re- warding projects that the Seniors ‘undertook to finance M, Tremble and G. Murphy play the their Senior trip. scene in which Jo rushes to welcome Laurie. E. Wilson, C. Goodman, M. Tremble, S. Pepper, andJ. Blanton listen as M. Cooke wishes her family happiness. Members of the group board the bus for a tour in The lower tip of Manhattan Island was visited by New York City. the Seniors. ew York Was Wonderful! The class of '60 at last realized their New York trip after five long years of waiting and working. Although their finances were almost exhausted when they returned, their money was well invested. Miss Liberty's unfathomable gaze, the United Nations' hope for world peace, the myriads of collections in the Mu- seum of Natural History, the efficiency of the New York Stock Exchange, the glamour of the Broadway plays, the excitement of the tours through Manhattan- all this and more made the trip an unforgettable experience. The Seniors saw New York City from the top of the Empire State Building. The class waits for the boat to take them to the Statue of Liberty. ELLE LL LLL LLL ILL. Mr. Reynolds, the baccaulaureate speaker, talks with Margaret Cooke, the salutatorian. The baccalaureate service was held on Sunday morning, June 5, at 11 o'clock, in the high school auditorium. The Rev. T. P. Reynolds of the Cumberland Baptist Churches delivered the sermon. The Senior girls sang the hymn, Open My Eyes, and the Rev. R. E. Murphy of the Cartersville Methodist Charge closed the service with a benediction. The Seniors, wishing to break with the traditional class day, held a picnic instead at Bear Creek Lake on June 8. wie Solemnity of Graduation The Seniors enjoy a picnic at Bear Creek Lake. The graduating class of 1960. Impressed croft BSeellened: the RSarians Awards were presented to outstanding stu- dents and athletes, and the S. C. A. officers for the coming year were installed at an as- sembly program on the morning of June 9. The commencement exercises were held on Thursday evening, June 9. The speaker was Dr. George W. Jeffers, of Longwood College, and the soloist was Tommy Reynolds, an alumnus. The salutatorian, Margaret Cooke, welcomed the guests, after which the valedictorian, Jack Blanton, spoke on Politics ls Everybody's Business. Jack Blanton, the Valedictorian, discusses the commencement program with Dr. Jeffers, the commencement speaker. 49 Jack Blanton, Betty Sue Garnett, Gail Jones, Dot Goodman, and Susan Pepper celebrate with a party at the Beta Convention. Phyllis Mathews, Margaret Garris, and Betty Sue Garnett sing carols with the choir during the Christmas program, Bill Anderson, Margaret Whitlock, Jack Blanton, Miss Parker, Sally Harrison, and Phil Franck enjoy a discussion while attending the S.I.P.A. Con- vention. Evid! Scere of the Year Mr. Smith shows off the slacks which the student body gave him for Christmas. On Rat Day Alene Higgins, a lowly rat, bows before Nancy Vaughan, as Geraldine Stimpson and Patsy Ownby look on. Mike Hawkins and Betty Ruth Ayers, the King and Susan Pepper and Margaret Whitlock help serve Queen of the Valentine Dance, enjoy dancing to- teachers at the tea given in their honor by the gether. Beta Club. Il Ms OF, Special Cents Phyllis Vassar and Betty Ruth Ayers are the Junior Queen and Miss Cumberland for 1960. The Richmond Virginians visit the Court House and are an attraction to C.H.S. students. Students happily leave school after much hard work. MOST DEPENDABLE Nicky Bryan and Phyllis Mathews MOST ATHLETIC Claude Meinhard and Patsy Gamage MOST LEARNED Jack Blanton and Margaret Cooke hore Special Seer Wire BSoLcrd, MOST CAREFREE Roland Sams and Ruby Stout MOST SCHOOL- SPIRITED Gerald Murphy and Gail Jones 52 Ad vertisements Were it not for our advertisers, our trail through AU school could not be re-journeyed through these pages Because of thera the back- bone of the community, weshave had ¢ more delightful place in which to live. Ie ha ye courteously | upplied the last minute items for parties, proms, plays, and many ‘other events. Indeed, our trail has been made more memorable by these wonderful friends of ours. 53 SOUTHERN STATES Feeds - Seeds - Fertilizer - Farm Supplies Cumberland, Virginia Phone HY 2-208] PRINCE EDWARD MILLS, INC. CEAYeosrATGHERY es LING Custom Grinding and Mixing Phone 498 Farmville, Virginia Blackstone, Virginia peal aan DABNEY BRICKERT OIL CO. . lis - Chal Authorized Social Dealer none aoe : Farm Machinery Buick and Opel Cars General Repair Work Phone DR 5-430] Farmville, Virginia Cartersville, Virginia DUNNINGTON TOBACCO CO. Leaf Tobacco Dealer Farmville, Virginia Congratulations to the class of 1960 from CUMBERLAND COUNTY BANK AND BANK OF POWHATAN NEWCOMB AUTO PARTS Compliments of Farmville, Virginia J.T. WILLIAMS J. R. GODSEY CO. Groceries - Meats - General Merchandise Hotpoint Appliances-Myers Water Systems Sales and Service Phone HY 2-276] Cumberland, Virginia CUMBERLAND DRUG STORE Cumberland, Virginia THE HOME FURNITURE COMPANY The Largest and Best Place to Shop Farmville, Virginia LANDON G. ATKINS Real Estate - Insurance Farmville, Virginia Big tog y NEWBERRY STORE Farmville, Virginia Southern Virginia's Largest Variety Store ea Congratulations Graduates THE HUB Farmville, Virginia The Graduates' Shopping Center for over 40 years! COOK SUPPLY COMPANY Building Materials an Special Millwork Farmville, Virginia MARION H. MEADOR, JR. Cumberland Esso Atlas Tires-Batteries-Accessories Phone HY 2-9881 Cumberland, Virginia RED FRONT GROCERY Groceries - Meats - Feeds Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Farmville, Virginia Montag Whitman — Eastman Stationery Candy Kodak OWEN - SANDFORD DRUG CO. Finest Fountain Anywhere Farmville, Virginia Miss Mary Godsey, the first Cumberland graduate, crowns our Homecoming Queen, Gail Jones, as John and Tuck Murphy look on. FLIPPEN’S STORE Cumberland, Virginia General Merchandise - Hardware Farm Supplies - G-E Appliances Longman's Paints Plumbing and Electrical Work Phone HY 2-240] Compliments of FRANK Z. THOMAS CUMBERLAND FARM SERVICE Phone HY 2-311] Feed - Seed - Fertilizer Cumberland, Virginia Hardware - Home Appliances TWO GOOD REXALL DRUG STORES GRAY’S DRUG STORE, INC. 219 N. Main St. Phone EX 2-3145 GRAY’S CENTER DRUG STORE, INC. Farmville Shopping Center Phone EX 2-3129 The pharmacist's art at its best. Farmville, Virginia Blanton Funeral Home Notary Public M. E. BLANTON, JR. Hereford Cattle Muddy Creek Mills Suffolk Sheep and Store Royal Typewriters NEWMAN'S MEN'S SHOP an Victor Adding Machines School Supplies-Stationery Eastman Kodak Dealer 111 North Main Street Traditional Styles Farmville, Virginia SOUTHSIDE SUNDRY COMPANY Farmville, Virginia Dial Export 2-5363 The World History Class presented a play of French intrigue. Napoleon Bonaparte, portrayed by J. Blanton, addresses his army: W. Clayton, M. Heath, S. Pepper, B. Moore, M. Whitlock, and M. Cooke. FOURTH STREEP MOTORIGO: G. M. Stuart and P. F. Gay, Owners Body and Fender Repair Motor Specialists me THE DOROTHY MAY STORE Farmville, Virginia Exclusive Women's Shop Farmville, Virginia Electric and Acetylene Welding PUTNEY PLUMBING HEATING Contracting and Repair Service Oil Burners-Water Heating GORDON'S TRANSFER Water System Kitchen Sinks-Bathroom Fixtures seg and Supplies Farmville, Virginia Farmville, Virginia Phone EX 2-4183 C. A. 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Farmville, Virginia EX 2-4901 FARMVILLE MANUFACTURING CO, Millwork Building Materials and Hardware Du Pont Paints Farmville, Virginia CARL HE!FNER Poulan Chain Saws Farmville, Virginia Compliments of A FRIEND KILKARE LAUNDRY Farmville, Virginia Phone EXport 2-4166 John M. Putney, Jr. Compliments SOUTHERN FARM BUREAU of UIE CSlINSmG@: R. S. MARTIN Shek Made Or Wool P. BoHAe We, the members of the yearbook staff, want to thank you, our advertisers, for your generous support. The memories of our trail through high school will long be treasured and enjoyed because you made possible the publication of this book. It is our sincere wish that you, too, received benefits from our relationship. Again, we thank you, our friends. The DUKE Staff 4 Wa { YEARBOOKS hn Aeeplonre a iy i ‘ee i” ote SS niet = tee gee i ; oe mt Sea ee GM og a Goes OR penta