Cumberland High School - Duke Yearbook (Cumberland, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1961 volume:

The Duke . XVI Vol Published by Cumberland High School - irginia - Cumberland, V Foreword This is your yearbook, THE DUKE, It is an expression of YOUTH; it is a momento of Youth--the Youth you knew at Cumberland High School. We invite you to turn the pages and experience again the stimulation of a new idea, the challenge of work to be done, the joy of accomplishment, the thrill of contest, and the sweetness of friendship that were yours. Contents PCULISIIII USUAL LOU oe mee fete Baha se alent ote sien esse en ents 22s D385 GENTTES 2� aaald eeetor pane ee. eek Oe CO is ee J=22 EGAN IZ ALTON Sap teens eedmie eect tae oe icc vay oh 6h °c. ice ee + 23-32 VAS S L e B o, G oe Oe eee 33-40 ERIE SY, 9 Pm, be) Ae ASO oe Cae ake eee 41-50 PAV ELLISEIIICIICS POE Tae: ce elngierte eo eke oc euste ope cake shots 51-68 Dedication THE DUKE of 1961 is dedicated to you, the Youth of Cumberland High School, This yearbook could not have been published without your efforts in the classroom, your participation in organizations, and your interest in athletics. Your record in this book proves that you not only have the characteristics of youth but also the qualities needed to be worthy citizens in tomorrow's world. This dedication is an ex- pression of our faith in you. Administration Youth has many problems. A kindly administration with its wise counsel and friendly guidance has made these problems seem smaller. The willing and experienced faculty members have made every effort to prepare each child to cope with a rapidly changing world. Whatever success each one achieves in life will be due in part to the unselfish and untiring work and devotion of these trusted friends. Youth will ever be grateful to them. call PRINCIPAL SUPERINTENDENT Mr. E. Armstrong Smith Mr. T. J. McIlwaine Administration SCHOOL BOARD Mr. Charlie Goodman, Mr. T. J. McIlwaine Mr. H. 7. Harrison, Mr. R. C. Altizer i | TT MRS. MARY E, ALLEN, B.S. General Science Chemistry Beta Club MRS, DEMA L. AREHART, A.B. English Glee Club EDMUND A. BESSELL, B.S. Physical Education Football Coach Baseball Coach MRS, CATHERINE C. GARRETT, A.B. Latin Latin Club MRS. ELIZABETH B, GILLIAM, B.S. World History Government Cheerleaders JIMMY F. KINDLE, B.S. Agriculture PPetis Faculty MRS. MARY L. MUSULIN Commercial Certificate Typing, Shorthand Softball MRS. BARBARA G. NEWMAN, B.S. History English MISS BESSIE L. PARKER ACD. so Librarian, Math Yearbook Adviser Library Club AAALL — MRS, GEORGIA H. PUTNEY, B.S. Home Economics F.H.A. MRS, LOLITA C. SMITH B.S., M.A. English, Biology Business Law Guidance MRS. RUTH R. STIMPSON, B.S. Math Civics EDWIN H. VASSAR, B.S. Agriculture Er A; Vv Mrs. Louise Meinhard and Mrs. Ruby Brown serve lunch. Staff Harold Gary, the school custodian, is seen here in his furnace workroom where he spends many busy hours. The bus drivers, Bill Anderson, Mrs. Keller, Mr. Sanderson, and Loy Whaley, await the 3 o'clock bell to transport students to their homes. i WY. vw Te ae Na Me AL™ hk Ge 3 em ae Mn be Co M Cu dn G Rb ‘rv y de Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd As Cd Cs Ba La lit Ta W Re Os Tr Pr Av i; oe Met Ce Ir NJ Pm 5 ku Ge ¢ ; — — Ty 4 Ni Pu Am Classes Youth found that learning can be stimulating, challenging, and enjoyable as it explored the basic fields of knowledge. Classes offered opportunities to investigate old and new fields of learning. An in- valuable store of facts and ideas were accumulated; abilities were developed. Most important of all, however, Youth learned to think. The senior class officers happily pose in the president's new sport model: Buck Ogle, President; Betty Jo Rousch, Secretary; Mrs. Smith Sponsor; Bertie Franklin, Treasurer; Phil Franck, Vice- President. Seniors MASCOTS David Pleasants Carol Easter PRESIDENT Robert John Ogle 10 Sidney Sterling Combs Peggy Gay Barnett William Louis Anderson, Jr. Seniors Bertie Lee Franklin Philip Brooks Franck, Jr. Virley Myrie Dennis 11 Lewis Mack Gauldin David Stuart George Robert Moses Glenn, Jr. Seniors Dorothy Lee Goodman Sarah Esten Harrison Lonnie Lee Johnson 12 Judy May Kesler Richard Lewis Meador i ‘ } ; A f Kelly Carroll Maness Seniors George McKinley Moore 13 Joyce Price Martin Anne Johnson Reynolds Charles Stephen Sanderson Betty Jo Rousch Nelson Garland Robertson, Jr. Seniors William Edward Ziegler Jimmie Lee Tillett Betty Ruth Stimpson 14 Senior Statistics WILLIAM LOUIS ANDERSON, JR. F.F.A, 2,3,4; Beta Club 4,5; S.C.A, Council Member 4,5; 4-H Club 2,3,4,5; Boys' State 4; Class Vice-Pres. 4, THE DUKE Staff 4,5. PEGGY GAY BARNETT 4-H Club 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2; Glee Club 2,3; Latin Club 3. SIDNEY STERLING COMBS Bebeatelecto, 4,0 VIRLEY MYRIE DENNIS Glee Club 2,3,4; Softball 1,2,3,4,5; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Latin Club 3,4; 4-H Club 1,2,3,4; Library Club 4; Beta Club 4,5; THE DUKE Staff 5. PHILLIP BROOKS FRANCK, JR. F.F.A. 1,2,3,5, Reporter 5; Class Vice-Pres. 5; Football 3,4,5; Track 3,4; Library Club 3,4; THE DUKE Staff 4,5; Varsity Club 5. BERTIE LEE FRANKLIN F.H.A, 1,2; 4-H Club 1,2; Glee Club 1,2. Powhatan High School, Powhatan, Virginia. Transferred to Cumberland High School October 1958. F.H.A,. 3; 4-H Club 3,4,9; Class Treas. 5. LEWIS MACK GAULDIN National Junior Honor Society 8,9,10; Latin GiipeZed- Spanish Club 4, Halifax High School, Halifax, Virginia. Transferred to Cumberland High School January 1960. DAVID STUART GEORGE 4-H Club 2,3,4,5; F.F.A. 2,3,4,5; Football 3,4,5; Base- ball 2,4,5; Varsity Club 5. ROBERT MOSES GLENN, JR. Peta 152,054.05 DOROTHY LEE GOODMAN Beta Club 4,5; F.H.A. 2,3,4,5, Vice-Pres. 4, Federation Pres. 4; Latin Club 3,4; Class Secy. 1, Treas. 3; Library Club 3; Girls' State 4; 4-H Club 1,2,3,4,5, Pres. 4; Glee Club 2,3; THE DUKE Staff 5. SARAH ESTEN HARRISON F.H.A, 2,3,4; Latin Club 3,4; Glee Club 2,3; Library Club 4,5; 4-H Club 1,2,3; THE DUKE Staff 4,5. LONNIE LEE JOHNSON Class Pres. 1,4; Track 3,4; Football 3,4,5; Baseball 4,9; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4,5, Sentinel 5; Varsity Club 5. JUDY MAY KESLER F.H.A, 2; 4-H Club 1,2. Franklin County High School, Rocky Mount, Virginia. Transferred to Cumberland High School October 1958. 4-H Club 3,4,5; Softball 3,4,5; Library Club 3,4,5, Secy.-Treas. 4, Pres. 5; THE DUKE Staff 4,5. KELLY CAROLL MANESS Transferred to Cumberland High School September 1959. FPA. 4,9. JOYCE PRICE MARTIN 4-H Club 1,2,3,4,5, Pres. 4,5; Beta Club 4,5, Treas. 4, Pres. 5; F.H.A. 2,3,4,5; THE DUKE Staff 4,5; Glee Club 2,3; Latin Club 3,4, Vice-Pres. 3; Homecoming Court 4,5, Queen 5; Cheerleader 4,5, Head 5; Girls’ State 4; Class Pres. 1, Secy. 4. RICHARD LEWIS MEADOR F.F.A, 2,3,4,5, Reporter 4, Federation Sentinal 3, Federation Reporter 5; Baseball 2,4,5. GEORGE McKINLEY MOORE F.F.A. 2,3,4,5; Football 3,4, Captain 4; Track 3,4; Varsity Club 5. ROBERT JOHN OGLE F.F.A. 2,3,4,5, Pres. 5; 4-H Club 4,5; Baseball 2,3,4,0; Football 3,4,5; Track 3,4,5; Class Pres. 5; Varsity Club 5. ANNE JOHNSON REYNOLDS F.H.A. 2,3,4,5, Reporter 3; Class Pres. 2; S.C.A. Council Member 3; 4-H Club 1,2,3,4,5, Secy. 3; Library Club 3; Latin Club 3,4; Beta Club 4,5. NELSON GARLAND ROBERTSON, JR. F.F.A. 2,3,4,5, Reporter 4; Football 3; Class Reporter 4, BETTY JO ROUSCH Glee Club 2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3; 4-H Club 1,2,3,4,5, Vice- Pres, 4; S.C.A. Council Member 4; Cheerleader 4,0; Homecoming Court 5; Library Club 4,5; Softball 1,2, 34,5; Latin Club 3,4; THE DUKE Staff 4,5; Class Secy. 5. CHARLES STEPHEN SANDERSON F.F.A, 2,3,4,0, Reporter 3, Sentinel 4, Federation Pres. 5; S.C.A. Vice-Pres. 4; Class Vice-Pres. 2, Pres. 3; Baseball 2,3,4,5; Track 4; Football 3,4,5; Varsity Club 5. BETTY RUTH STIMPSON F.H.A. 2,3,4,5, Vice-Pres: 3, Pres. 4, Parliamentarian 9; Class Treas. 1; 4-H Club 1,2,3,4,5, Reporter 4; Latin Club 3,4; Glee Club 2,3; THE DUKE Staff 3,5; Beta Club 4,9. JIMMIE LEE TILLETT F.F.A. 2,3,4,5, Vice-Pres. 4; Class Treas. 4; SEGrA ab res: 5; Football 3,4,5, Captain 9; Track 3,4; Varsity Club 5. WILLIAM EDWARD ZIEGLER F.F.A, 2,3,4,5, Reporter 3, Pres. 5; Football 3; Baseball 4; Track 3,4,5; Library Club 5. Jerry Asal Joe Asal Joyce Ashburn James Ayers Peggy Baldwin Don Bales Dorothy Bales Carolyn Ball Joe Barker Susan Becker Marlene Cable Michael Forbes Juniors Stuart Ford Franklin Foster Clarence Frayser Page Godsey Harry Harrison Kenneth Hart Vacelo Hawkins Margaret Holmes Dorothy Huddleston Jeff Jefferies Nancy Legg Woodfin Ligon Buddy Martin June Meinhard Betty Jo Moore Tommy Moore Betty Jo Murphy Johnny Murphy Barbara Nantz William Orange Betty Jo Ownby Billy Pepper Carolyn Price Douglas Ranson Juniors Jean Reynolds Harry Rowan Billy Sanderson Annette Seal Pete Sopel Patsy Southall June Stinnet Janet Stonnell Carl Thompson Nancy Vaughan Carolyn Waid Timmy Baldwin Helen Ball Lewis Bowles Carol Jean Brown Eleanor Burks Robert Cable Wayne Clayton Louise Edwards Lucinda Elder Bobby Franck Joe Franklin John Glenn Allen Hazelgrove Joe Hazelgrove Juanita Higgins Kathleen Higgins Neal Irving Betty Carol Keller Vena Maness Glenn McHenry Elbert Moore Lodelia Moore Virginia Noblin Esther Ogle Walter Penick Judy Peters Josephine Pressel Carlton Shumaker Billy Smelcer Diana Sutton Susie Turner Phyllis Vassar Sophomores 18 Paula Ault Joyce Baker Marie Barr David Black Jee bliack Ann Calhoun Eula Mae Clark J. D. Clevenger John Davis Becky French William R. Garnett Carol Harlan G. A. Higgins Billy Horst Tommy Jackson Sandra Jamerson Kris Johnson Janice Jones Pat Lane Larry Latham John Lee Bill Martin Mae Martin Julie Midkiff Patsy Ownby Jerry Payne Donald Robertson Wiley Rowsey Eugene Sams Wilbur Schmidt Jerry Sears Fred Shumaker Arthur Neal Smith Bill Smith Geraldine Stimpson George Thomas Renny Tremble Janice Turbyfill Carolyn Whaley Freshmen 19 Susan Agee Sylvia Ann Asal Shirley Baldwin Jerrel Bales John Barnes Andy Blanton Gladys Bowls Mary Ann Bryant Bob Daniel Bobby Dawson Charles Ehrlich Teddy Elder Mary Ann Garrett Nellie Jean Gauldin Peggy Harrison Walter Hawkins Elna Hess Alene Higgins Nancy Holmes Elliot Irving Susan Irving Kippy Keller Earl Kirby Jeannette Kirby Patsy Ann Knick Gary McHenry Della Mendez Doralee Minor Thomas Moore Richard Osborne Johnny Payne Butch Price Alice Putney Peggy Sears Claudia Jane Seay Carol Smith Terry Spillman Elmer Talley, Jr. William Turner Jo Ann Tyson Hugh Vassar Willie Walker Lois Watson Alfris Williams Charles Williams Riley Wilson Norma Ziegler Mrs. Gilliam explains to interested seniors how the U.S. Government operates. In addition to the regular textbook studies, many additional activities were carried out, and these made the academic classes more interesting and more realistic. The social studies classes prepared a Civil War Centennial display, and throughout the year they saw films on different phases of their studies. The students in the government class increased their knowledge about the operation of their government by holding a make-believe session of Congress and a mock presidential election, and by having guest speakers. The chemistry class worked on individual projects, participated in lab demonstrations, visited a local garage and observed a demonstration on motors, and toured the power plant at Bremo Bluff. In their English class, the senior students read English literature and wrote term papers while other English students in- creased their writing and speaking abilities through writing essays and giving oral renditions. Two serious boys, Bobby Branck and Allen Hazlegrove, dissect a frog in biology lab. Classwork Margaret Holmes and Joe Barker find chemistry lab work entertaining as well as instructive. 1 an 21 «60 alas BLOCKED S Sean ancisnntitte Miss Woolridge, student teacher from Longwood Col- Under the supervision of Mrs. Putney, this group of home lege, drills these students in typing skills. economics girls refinish some furniture. Classwork Many hands make light work is the slogan of these Vocational classes prepare students for work after students of agriculture as they do a clean-up job in the ; ; shop. high school. In the business department many short- hand students received certificates for efficiency, taking 100 to 120 words a minute in dictation. The typing students learned how to type manuscripts, how to make carbons, and how to type good letter forms. The business law class learned the fundamentals of business law and how to apply them to everyday life. A guest speaker talked to the class about insurance. Many students have increased their knowledge in all phases of homemaking through the home economics classes. Much new equipment made the department more efficient and homelike. The students enjoyed demonstrations given by the local Vepco home economist and prepared foods for special occasions as the school board dinner and FFA banquet. In the agriculture department the students conducted 220 enterprises and 612 supplementary farm activities. Many gates, lawn chairs, and trailers were constructed by the boys in the shop. 22 Organizations Youth found expression through organizations. Organizations meant fun and friendship as well as interesting work. Interests were pursued, talents were exercised, and hidden abilities were discovered. Through work in organizations Youth developed initiative, leadership, sports- manship, and other qualities which are essential to a good life. Pleasant memories of this phase of high school life will go with Youth through the years. 23 Bill Anderson, Business Manager; Betty Ruth Stimpson, Copy Editor; Virley Dennis, Typist; Sally Harrison, Distribution Manager; and William Orange, Assistant Editor, pose for Phil Franck, Photographer. 3 Miss Parker, Sponsor, discusses layouts with annual staff members. FIRST ROW: Betty Jo Rousch, Feature Editor; Joyce Martin, Senior Editor; Judy Kesler, typist. SECOND ROW: Judy Peters, Girls' Sports Editor; Alice Put- ney, Staff Member; George Thomas, Staff Member; Miss Parker; and Cindy Elder, As- sistant Distribution Manager. 24 Page Godsey, Assistant Business Manager; Johnny Murphy, Boys' Sports Editor; and Dot Goodman, Editor-in-chief, decide on pictures for the yearbook. Annual Staff THE DUKE, our school yearbook, is published by a staff selected from the student body. An eighth grade student was added to the staff this year to make it more repre- sentative of the student body. Again THE DUKE staff joined the Southern Interscholastic Press Association, an organization which strives to improve yearbooks by training staff members in production methods. The staff, which entered last year's annual for criticism and judging, sent delegates to the annual SIPA Convention. Early in the sessi on a camera was purchased, and this made on the spot” photography possible. The staff members found work on the yearbook a rewarding ex- perience. Betty Jo Rousch, center, Publicity Chairman of the Library Club, points to one of the interesting displays prepared by her committee. Library Club bac s j your LATELY? | ciel sail Each day an enthusiastic group of sixteen students reported to the library for work. This service organiza- tion under the guidance and direction of Miss Bessie Parker, the librarian, kept the library running smoothly. They kept the book collection in good repair, helped process new books, took care of the periodicals, served at the circulation desk, and performed many routine duties. Each member of the club served on a committee which had for its goal the betterment of the library and its services. So that those students, who find the library and its vast resources so inviting, may not be tempted to stay away from their classrooms too long, the club pre- sented the library with an electric clock. At one of the meetings during the year the club presented a clock to the library. Judy Kesler, President, makes the presentation to Miss Parker, Sponsor. Club members enjoy a social in the school lunchroom on Saint Patrick's Day. 25 FIRST ROW: Michael Forbes, Jean Reynolds, Joyce Martin, Betty Ruth Stimpson, Franklin Foster. SECOND ROW: Betty Jo Ownby, Janet Stonnell, Dorothy Bales, Page Godsey. THIRD ROW: Carolyn Waid, June Meinhard, Dot Goodman, Anne Reynolds, Woodfin Ligon. FOURTH ROW: Harry Harrison, Jimmie Tillett, Billy Sanderson, Bill Anderson, Jimmy Ayers. Dot Goodman, Bill Anderson, and Joyce Martin take toys to the welfare department. At the Beta Club initiation program, Mr. Smith and Mrs. Allen are seated on the stage with the old and new members. Beta Club Among the activities of the Beta Club this year were the posting of the teenage ten com- mandments on the home room bulletin boards, the contributing of Christmas toys to the welfare department, and the tapping of new members into the club. The members were also influential in having the front driveway graveled. Mrs. Allen, sponsor, accompanied some of the members to the State Beta Convention in Rich- mond. Ss (Se (AY Cumberland's Student Cooperative Association, the student government organization, has worked toward promoting good citizenship in the school. The S.C.A. launched the annual school maga- zine campaign in the fall. The proceeds benefited many school projects. The S.C.A. also sponsored the various charity drives in the school. In the spring the candidates seeking next year's student council offices participated in a rousing political campaign. 27 Mrs. George Jenkins subscribes to a magazine from salesman William Russell Garnett. These energetic students are campaigning for various candidates who are seeking S.C.A. offices. Mr. Vassar, F.F.A. Sponsor, poses with the degree team which won first place in the Piedmont Federation contest. Buddy Martin, Billy Sanderson, and Billy Pepper make a trailer under the supervision of Mr. Kindle, assistant agriculture teacher. a (Ps JAN, In recognition of its many accomplishments, the Cumberland F.F.A. Chapter received a superior rating this year from the state association. For the first time, the chapter had a dairy judging team. Its forestry judging team won first place in the Piedmont Federation, and the crop judging team did exceptionally good work. The chap- ter also participated in the Piedmont Federation's parlia- mentary procedure contests and won first place. Billy Horst, representing the chapter, took second place in the public speaking contests. Two radio programs were pre- sented during F.F.A. Week, and at a father and son banquet awards were presented to many deserving members of the chapter. These final award winners were announced at the annual father and son banquet. FIRST ROW: Allen Hazelgrove, Joe Hazelgrove, Neal Smith, William Zieglar. SECOND ROW: Neal Irving, Billy Pepper, Billy Sanderson. Betty Ruth Stimpson serves members of the school Nancy Vaughan, Betty Jo Moore, Dot Bales, Betty board while Mr. McIlwaine carves the turkey. Ruth Stimpson, and Dot Goodman prepare Valentine baskets for hospital patients. Fo lr ZX The Cumberland Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America had as its goal this year to work for a closer re- lationship between family members and to plan for their well-being.” Among the highlights of the year's activities were a fashion-variety show and bazaar and a buffet supper for members and their parents. Dot Goodman received her State Homemaker Degree, and three other members are working on theirs. During National F.H.A. Week devotions in home rooms were led by F.H.A. members, an exhibit was placed in the drug store, a radio program was presented, and an evening program on youth problems was held jointly with the Bob As chapter. The new officers of the chapter are installed at the annual Parents' Night meeting. Dot Goodman points out to Jean Reynolds, Betty Ruth Stimpson, and Dorothy Bales the display which Page Godsey, newly installed President, holds the the chapter placed in the local drug store during gavel while her mother, newly installed chapter National F.H.A. Week. mother, looks on. CUMBERLAND FHA CHAPTER | = FAMILY THAT STAYS @ TOGETHER... ee SERS le ae th Latin Club Page Godsey, Bill Smith, Billy Horst, Joyce Baker, and Cindy Elder look at a map of early Rome and surrounding tribes. Even though Latin is called a dead language, the Cumberland High School Latin Club is a most lively group. Since the purpose of the club is to promote interest in the Roman Era as well as to learn the Latin language, programs concerning such things as Roman mythology, history, and architecture were presented at monthly Lucinda Elder, President, presents meetings. At Christmas, members of the club decorated the cafeteria, a Latin Club pin to Mrs. Garrett, Sponsor. learned Christmas songs in Latin, and enjoyed a delightful party. Club pins were bought and proudly worn by students who know that Latin is not dead. Members enjoy playing games at a Latin Club social which was held in the school lunch- room. 30 Glee Club Some members of the Glee Club sing for the Christmas pageant. The Cumberland High School Glee Club was organized chiefly to give enjoyment and training to those who like to sing. Under the leadership of Mrs. Arehart, this objective was effectively accomplished. In addition, the club helped with many school activities. It sponsored a colorful but sacred Christmas pageant in which songs and choral readings told the story of the birth of Jesus. The club also led several assembly sings and presented a spring concert. One of its many happy privileges was singing for commencement exercises. Mrs. Arehart, director, plays the piano for the Glee Club. The Glee Club presents An Evening of Mu- sic as their spring concert. FIRST ROW: Wayne Clayton, Buck Ogle, McKinley Moore, Coach Bessell, Jimmie Tillett, Harry Harrison, Phil Franck. SECOND ROW: Johnny Murphy, Jeff Jefferies, Billy Pepper, Stuart George, Steve Sanderson, Lonnie John- son, Buddy Martin. THIRD ROW: William Orange, Harry Rowan, Assistant Coach Kindle, Jack Martin, Bobby Franck. Jimmy Tillett, football captain, presents Coach Va rs Ity Cl U b Bessell a watch as a token of appreciation from the football team. The Varsity Club was formed this year under the guid- ance of Coach Bessell. A committee composed of students from each class was appointed to draw up the constitution of the club. It was decided that the purposes of the club would be to foster school spirit, to encourage good sports- manship on and off the field, to develop character and leadership abilities, and to promote the spirit of cooperation among students. Requirements were set for winning a monogram. The Varsity Club accepted the responsibility for purchasing monograms and athletic awards. The officers are Jimmy Tillett, President; Lonnie John- son, Press Agent; Richard Meador, Treasurer; Steve S and- erson, Vice-President; Buck Ogle, Secretary. 32 Athletics Youth was given the opportunity to develop physically through an adequate athletic program. In addition, character was developed through keen competition with friendly adversaries. Teamwork was stressed, and Youth learned that success depends on the determined effort of each member of a team. Altogether, the athletic program was an exciting, well-liked, and valuable part of high school life. FIRST ROW: Hugh Vassar, Bobby Franck, Allen Hazelgrove, Johnny Murphy, Butch Kirby, Joe Hazelgrove, Kippy Keller. SECOND ROW: Phil Franck, Carlton Shumaker, Buddy Martin, Jerry Sears, Wayne Clayton. THIRD ROW: Jeff Jefferies, Walter Penick, Lonnie Johnson, Stuart George, Harry Harrison. FOURTH ROW: John Glenn, Billy Pepper, Buck Ogle, Harry Rowan, Jack Martin. FIFTH ROW: William Orange, Jimmie Tillett, Coach Bessell, Steve Sanderson, Joe Asal. Coach Bessell, Captain Jimmie Tillett, and Assistant Coach Jimmie Kindle watch players running through plays. Football Cumberland De eer OS ta Opponent Randolph Peni yar eee eed Blackstoneewane- eter. jue ol IS Amelia | tex fee, onete teen. 14 Nelson Countyyc yet ae aU Miller-Schooliws sa Ser tt Parki Vile Wo eaten HicaewetO Goochlands tices cua 13 Farmvillers cyeek ieee en ee 3 Pow atan?...c8- ee one eee 4! Coach Bessell, center, poses with award winners Johnny Murphy, Earl Kirby, Jimmie Tillett, and Wayne Clayton. 34 Buck Ogle defends against pass in- tended for Steve Sanderson. The Cumberland Dukes were sparked to a successful second sea- son by Coach Bessell. Practice was held at night during the early part of the season. This practice and the rest of the training proved handy to the team. The Dukes made a good start, winning the first game of the season. The next two games were lost, but four home games were won. The last two games were heartbreakers, each lost in the last four minutes of play. At the end of the season, awards were given to: Earl Kirby, most improved back; Wayne Clayton, most improved lineman; and Johnny Murphy, best team player. Captain Jimmie Tillett and End Steve Sanderson each won athletic scholarships for their per- formance on the football field. Football Lonnie Johnson fights off would be tackler, Jimmie Tillett. Starting Line Men: William Orange, Jimmie Tillett, Harry Harrison, Billy Pepper, Stuart George, Joe Asal, and Steve Sanderson. Starting Backs: Buck Ogle, Harry Rowan, Buddy Martin, and Lonnie Johnson. Left to Right: Nancy Vaughan, Betty Jo Rousch, Page Godsey, Betty Jo Ownby, Vacelo Hawkins, Margaret Holmes, Susan Becker, Betty Keller, Jerry Asal, Judy Peters. Center: Joyce Martin, Head Cheerleader. Cheerleaders Our cheerleaders boosted school spirit at every opportunity and staunchly backed the team through both victories and losses. Their tasks were many: decorating the goal posts, choosing new and novel yells, holding pep rallies, backing the team at all times, and forever urging, All the way, Big Team, all the way. Joyce Martin demonstrates a new cheer to Mrs. Gilliam, Sponsor. Cheerleaders boost school spirit with pep rally. 36 JUNIOR BASEBALL GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL Intramural Sports The students of Cumberland High School engaged in much keen competition this year as they participated in intramural sports. The boys engaged in track, wrestling, and tumbling, while the girls entered such sports as volleyball and basketball. These sports proved to be stimulating and enjoyable, and the students be- came more mentally alert as well as physically fit. WRESTLING TUMBLING 37 FIRST ROW: Neale Irving, Earl Kirby, Fred Shumaker, Bobby Franck, Allen Hazelgrove, Joe Hazelgrove, Hugh Vassar, Manager. SECOND ROW: Richard Meador, Johnny Murphy, Buddy Martin, Carlton Shumaker, Buck Ogle, Steve Sanderson, Harry Harrison, Lonnie Johnson, Clarence Frayser. Baseball Buck Ogle, catcher, and Clarence Frayser, pitcher, attempt to get Earl Kirby out at first base after a wild pitch. Cumberland RECORD Opponent ei s s eee DUCKING MAIN sir sce ee teeemeene 0 Randolph Henry 2.9. 9.0). CFE Wem. tee. cokers care BIU@stONnG ioe. genet satan skate eee BUCKINGUAIUE pact eneeetes metmem AMO] ay towel sy tee mene cnet co Do Be RED co © =3 AITICLLA tines ose irl t's heaton RandolpiisHenty e-m.e-0-0-)smemene American Legtonyiy os ca ne Johnny Murphy, Buck Ogle, Buddy Martin, Richard Meador, and Steve Sanderson, infielders, give Neale Irving, pitcher, a pep talk. Steve Sanderson and Fred Shumaker tensely wait for the next pitch. The Dukes got off to a slow start this year but ended up with a winning season. The illness of Coach Bessell at mid-season disturbed the players consider- ably, but Mr. Vassar stepped in and did a splendid job of holding the team together. The boys decided that the best get-well present for Coach Bessell would be to win as many games as possible. With the capable Buddy Martin and Richard Meador attempt to make a help of Mr. Vassar they did just this. double play at second on Jim Tillett. Although the Dukes stood in third place in the Dis- trict records they obtained experience, confidence, and a thorough knowledge of the game. Lonnie Johnson throws warm-up pitches to Fred Shumaker Eig ee mon tad gif “ole ha ed © gags� Barty 4 Sixes oe i fate gs Baseball while other players wait to start a new inning. FIRST ROW: Judy Kesler, Joyce Martin, Betty Jo Rousch, Nancy Legg, Becky French, Judy Peters, Kris Johnson, Betty Keller. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Musulin, Coach, Susan Becker, June Meinhard, Betty Jo Murphy, Diana Sutton, Betty Jo Ownby, Vacelo Hawkins, Betty Jo Moore. Softball RECORD Cumberland =. 2°..45 3 Buckingham... ..0 I; The softball team, under the able coaching of Mr. Cumberlandis..s9et t ATICALG seth tations 24 and Mrs. Musulin, ended its season with a record of 2 Cumberlandes pcs. 6 Midlothian meses: cr 15 wins and 6 losses. Betty Jo Murphy and Becky French, Cumberlana=: a2: a Buckingham@iis. 30: 10 new members of the team, did a splendid job as pitch- Cumberlatid =). 14 Powhatants 2 saere: 26 ers. They were given assistance by two equally cap- Cumberland.... 14 Midloth tanya sene 13 able pitchers, June Meinhard and Vacelo Hawkins. Cumberland aa serene PUNY pido Gory bec 2 Betty Jo Rousch was the only home-run hitter, belting Cumberlands... 4 POWiatalesmya. ciee re 12 a home-run in our last game against Powhatan. Features Youth is excitement; Youth is romance; Youth is adventure. All of these were found at Cumberland High School. Graduation possessed an awe-inspiring excitement; the Junior-Senior prom presented never- to-be-forgotten experience in romance; the trip to New York was an eagerly awaited adventure, These and other occasions of all kinds made life in high school most enjoyable and most memorable. Homecoming Queen, Joyce Martin, is escorted from the field by Jim Tillett and Buck Ogle, co-captains. Cheerleaders and Homecoming Court gather at restaurant to discuss excitement of the evening. Buck Ogle, Joyce Martin, H.C. Rowan, and Betty Jo Rousch lead Grand March at Homecoming Dance. Homecoming Members of the Class of '46 were honor guests at Cumberland High School's second homecoming. They proudly watched the Cumberland Dukes defeat the Goochland Bulldogs by a score of 39-13. At half-time the spectators were filled with tense excitement as they awaited the crowning of the Homecoming Queen. Joyce Martin advanced grandly down the field to have the crown placed on her head by Jimmy Tillett, captain of the football team. Members of her court were Bertie Franklin, Betty Jo Rousch, Annette Seal, Phyllis Vassar, Ann Calhoun, and Peggy Sears. On Saturday evening a dance climaxed a mem- orable homecoming for students and alumni. Lucy (Anne Reynolds), Nettie (Joyce Martin), Hildegarde (Betty Ruth Stimpson), and Birdie (Bertie Franklin) answer questions about the murder of Elizabeth (Betty Jo Rousch) for Miss Rogers (Judy Kesler), center. Senior Play The hush of an empty auditorium .. . the anguish of rehearsals . . . casting . . . designing and guilding the set... lighting:. . . grease paint . . . costumes . . . Watching the sea of unfamiliar faces over the foot- lights on play night . . . and another play, “Bull In A China Shop, is born. The seniors presented this three-act comedy for the entertainment of the students and community and for the purpose of helping to finance their senior trip. Given on December 9, 1960, in the school auditorium, Miss poe: makes sure of her catch, handsome Detec- tive inn. the play unfolded the plans of six love-starved old maids as they “arranged” for the visit of a handsome homicide detective. ee Miss Rogers expresses her disappointment that Mr. O'Finn has not solved the murder. 43 Members of the group enjoy the boat ride to the The Statue of Liberty was one of the interesting Statue of Liberty. places visited by the seniors. Senior Trip After much hard work the seniors finally made their ex- citing five-day trip to New York! While making their headquarters at the Hotel President, they visited Radio City Music Hall, the Statue of Liberty, Chinatown, the Empire State Building, and many other places of interests. The highlight of the week was the visit to the fabulous Inter- national Nightclub where the seniors enjoyed dinner, a floor show, and dancing. It was a tired but happy group who returned to Cumberland late Friday afternoon. The seniors' attractive guide at the United Nations autographs a card for them. The seniors pose for the photographer in front of the United Nations Building. rie rt a See M4 ++ + a eeee® 7 Mr. Smith admires the newly crowned king, Lonnie Johnson, and queen, Betty Jo Rousch. Junior-Senior Prom On the evening of May 5, 1961, Cumberland’s junior class honored the seniors at the annual prom. Sunnyside Hall, beautifully decorated in blue and white, was trans- ferred into a Wonderland by Night. Music for dancing in the romantic setting was provided by the Moonshiners. During intermission, special music was furnished by Mrs. Mary Jane Ransone who sang the theme song, Wonderland by Night. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of Lonnie Johnson and Betty Jo Rousch as king and queen. The royal couple then led off in a dance in which only the seniors participated. Jeff Jefferies, a junior, and Phil Franck, a senior, enjoy refreshments with their dates. Mrs. Mary Jane Ransone sings theme song of the evening. All couples enjoy dancing to the strains of the beautiful music. eee See BETA Chay MOST DEPENDABLE Jimmy Tillett and Dot Goodman MOST LEARNED Bill Anderson and Anne Reynolds Senior Superlatives MOST TALENTED Phil Franck and Betty Jo Rousch FRIENDLIEST McKinley Moore and Joyce Martin MOST ATHLETIC Buck Ogle and Virley Dennis 46 Joyce Martin reads the class history. Phil Franck presents Mrs. Smith with a gift from the class. 47 Stuart George reveals the prophecy. Class Day Class Day exercises were held on the moming of June 7 with Philip Franck presiding. After the instal- lation of the incoming S.C.A. officers, Joyce Martin gave a brief history of the class of 1961. The class prophecy, in the form of letters and telegrams re- ceived from class members at'an imaginary reunion held in June 1971, was presented by Stuart George. Jimmy Tillett read the last will and testament. Many awards and recognitions were made at these exercises. Recognition was given to the Cumberland F.H A. Chapter as the best chapter in the state for the year. It was announced that the high school yearbook won a trophy--the highest award in its class--at the SIPA convention in the spring. Page Godsey and Frank- lin Foster were presented as the respresentatives from the school to Girls’ State and Boys' State. At the close of the exercises the incoming seniors marched proudly from the auditorium as the audience stood to honor them. Proud seniors pose for a graduation picture. Graduation Salutatorian Betty Ruth Stimpson poses with baccalaureate speaker, the Reverend Luther B. Valedictorian Anne Reynolds poses with Mr. H. Franck. L. Blanton, the commencement speaker. 48 Mr. Vassar tells Jim Tillett of his Jimmy Ayers and Dorothy Good- Page Godsey and Franklin Foster selection as one of Virginia's F.F.A. man won trips through their 4-H were chosen to attend Girls! and representatives at the American projects to the National 4-H Club Boys! State. Poultry Institute in Kansas City. Congress in Chicago. Special Awards William Ziegler, Richard Meador, Jimmy Tillett, and Steve Sander- Betty Ruth Stimpson received the Dot Goodman received the Ameri- son were awarded State Farmers' DAR citizenship award. can Legion citizenship award. Degrees. 49 In the Christmas pageant which the glee club pre- Mr. Vassar crowns Jimmy Tillett King of the Valen- sented, shepherds kneel at the manager. tine Dance while Queen Bertie Franklin watches. Special Events Carol Jean Brown and William Orange, delegates to the SIPA Convention, discuss events on the Washing - ton and Lee campus. A Civil War Centennial display is on exhibit in the li- Phyllis Vassar is chosen Miss Cumberland of 1961. brary. 50 Advertisements Youth needs the support and encouragement of the adults of a community. These factors were generously supplied to the students of Cumberland High School by the men and women whose advertise - ments appear on the following pages. 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