Cumberland High School - Duke Yearbook (Cumberland, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1969 volume:

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If The Duke can capture even a fleeting shadow of this spirit, the staff will have achieved its goal. (RIGHT) The activity of the day is over, and the afternoon sun creates an unusual pattern of light and shadows on the school building. (BELOW) Gail Stimpson pauses before she enters the cafeteria and discovers that the windows serve as mirrors. (ABOVE) Building sand castles is an enjoyable way for these energetic second graders to spend a morning recess. (RIGHT) In spite of unexpected March snow, for juniors and seniors board a_ special bus Richmond, where they will view the movie Oliver. CONTENTS Academics Administration Individuals Athletics Activities Advertisements PTA’s Efforts Are Rewarded Long hours of practice begin to pay off for the new band under the direction of Mr. Charles Lamphere. First and second graders await their part in a singing program for the PTA. As students cheer, Mike Sloan leads the Dukes into the auditorium for a pep rally. As Band Practice Begins Ft ttl ca ena Thomas Grant as Bob Cratchit, Harry Harrison as Scrooge’s nephew, and Stanley Heil as Scrooge appear in a scene from A Christmas Carol. Elementary students pause at the door of the bus to comment on the day’s activities. PE 4 gry ca Academics The quest for knowledge is civilized man’s oldest search. From a shadowy past, man has gradually progressed onward until this day when he stands at the threshold of the universe, ready to move out to discover new worlds of knowledge. He sees how far he has been, and he wonders how far he will go. Education itself, as well as the curriculum which is established for it, must serve to teach the student the lessons of the past and of the present in order to prepare him for the opportunities of the future. The student at Cumberland accepts this truth and seeks the eternal knowledge through an active and intensive academic life. Educational Television And Other Mrs. Mary Joyce turns on the television in order to have it adjusted and tuned for the sixth-grade science class. Ralph Vannoy dissects a starfish while Mrs. Gloria Dooley, a student teacher, gives helpful advice. First year Latin students listen carefully as they work on grammar exercises from a tape recording. Audiovisual Aids Enrich Programs Of Study Soap operas and wild West shows may typify television for some, but teachers look at a very different schedule of programs in planning their work. Television has become a regular part of the school day for students above the second grade level. With offerings in science, mathematics, art, music, and language, educational television has brought the elementary student special speakers, programs, and demonstrations that would not otherwise be available. While fewer programs have been scheduled on the secondary level, juniors have made the study, Americans From Africa, a part of their American history course, and seniors have watched the current events program in their government class. Movies and filmstrips have also been more widely used as teaching aids. Films on driving safety made students acutely aware of the hazards of the highway. Movies of Ancient Greece and Colonial Virginia helped to recreate these periods of history. Thus the wise use of audiovisual materials sparked student interest and provided information in a most interesting way. (ABOVE) Kenneth Huddleston and Denny Smith prepare the Opa-Scope projector for classroom use. (RIGHT) Mrs. Jackie McArver, a student teacher, finds many uses for the opaque projector in teaching business courses. In vocational agriculture, Tommy Perkins gets practical experience in woodworking as he builds a nail box. Special Projects Promote Research While every student has participated in group work and classroom discussion, he has also had a chance to work on his own and test his skill and ability. Special projects have provided _ this opportunity for individual work. At all levels, from grades one through twelve, students added something of themselves and their talent as they designed attractive displays or completed research projects. First and second graders made jungle animals out of papier-mache. Seventh-grade math students illustrated the use of lines and angles by designing stained glass windows. High school students, in spite of their complaints about preparing research papers, often became surprisingly interested in their chosen topic. Thus the special assignment in writing or readical like any eihee project, created intellectual curiosity and added depth to learning. Tenth-grade students find modern dance an added attraction in their gym class. Students from Mrs. Carolyn Baber’s first and second grade room admire the papier-mache animals which they have made. Members of the high school chorus, who sang several selections at the Christmas play, wait for the opening chord. 10 And Encourage Creativity ray (LEFT) Frank Baber is about to be left behind as other members of — his class leave for a biology field trip. (BELOW) Buford Latham, Sam Mobley, and Kenneth Huddleston prepare a bulletin board display in their homeroom. David Pleasants and Bobby Bailey admire the geometric designs made for the class study of straight and curved lines. 1l Vocational Agriculture Students Gain (RIGHT) With her fingers in place on the keyboard, Bonnie Speas waits for a time drill to begin. (LEFT) Nancy Hazlegrove carefully measures out a chemical solution as she prepares materials for an experiment. (BELOW) Perched on the hood of a parked car, Sandra Allen and Johnnie Clements find just the view they need for an art sketch. Practical Experience By Doing Farm Work oo Cts Peggy Scott readies herself for a behind-the-wheel driver's lesson. Carol Ownby concentrates on her sewing in home economics class. Although no one would seriously suggest doing away with the textbook, there are other avenues of learning. When a biology student has worked with the microscope in his study of bacteria or a chemistry student has conducted an experiment, education, for him, has assumed a different guise. The textbook provided instruction, but the student depended on his own powers of observation to discover new and interesting facts. Students in home economics and vocational agriculture classes also acquired new skills and knowledge through practical experience. If the cook is judged by the food that is prepared, then those in the home economics classes would certainly get a high rating. Boys in vocational agriculture, in addition to individual projects, have had the opportunity to carry out in an actual farming situation those practices studied in the classroom. J.C. Hedrick and James Hardy tamp a post on the farm being worked by the vocational agriculture students. 13 Administration In today’s rapidly changing world, the job of administering the nation’s school systems has become increasingly difficult. Although the value of education is rarely questioned, there is controversy as to the role of the administration in education. Many institutions, in spite of or perhaps because of their significance, are undergoing radical change, are being attacked from within as well as from without. At Cumberland, the administration has sought to bring about changes that are beneficial but has attempted to retain its close relationship with the students. Here the student is fortunate to have an understanding administration that not only gives him an atmosphere of “academic freedom” but also instills in him the sense of values and responsibility that will enable him to lead a successful and meaningful life. School Board Purchases Mobile Classroom Education in this modern age requires the constant upgrading and expansion of school facilities. To the school board and_ the superintendent goes the task of initiating and carrying on these improvements. Progress in the academic field has centered around the audio-visual system, and a stronger and broader academic program has resulted from the use of this modern system. The administration has had to consider physical as well as academic improvements. The heating system in the high school building has been converted from coal to oil, and a new boiler has been installed. This new system enables students to work in a cleaner and more comforable atmosphere. A mobile classroom, equipped with electric heat and rest rooms, is serving the elementary school. Three school buses, rather than the usual two, were replaced with new vehicles. Enjoying a delicious meal prepared by the Home Economics Department are Mrs. Pearl Irving, secretary, Mr. Charlie Goodman, a member of the school board, and Superintendent of Schools E. Armstrong Smith. Barbara Massie is serving. (BELOW) Superintendent E. Armstrong Smith checks over a report with his secretary, Mrs. Pearl Irving. (ABOVE) Seated with Mrs. Pearl Irving, secretary, are school board members Charlie Goodman and Harry Harrison. Standing behind them are board member Eric Robinson and Superintendent E. Armstrong Smith. 16 New Teacher Joins Faculty At Mid-Term MRS. MARY E. ALLEN General Science, Chemistry, Biology, Beta Club MRS. CAROLYN S. BABER First and Second Grade MRS. CARRIE P. DOWDY Fifth Grade MRS. VELMA M. FLIPPEN Second Grad e MRS. CATHERINE C. GARRETT English, Latin, Latin Club, Annual MISS SALLIE R. GATES Third Grade MRS. ELIZABETH B. GILLIAM Social Studies, Government, SCA MRS. PATRICIA B. HAMLETT Commercial, FBLA MRS. IRENE W. HARDY Fourth Grade 17 MR. J. MEREDITH ROBESON Principal MRS. GEORGIA P. GOODMAN Assistant Principal, Elementary SCA ary 7 Re eee ee F Sig BER are “t ARE - 2 Ba 2A: Record Number Of Teachers Seated at her desk in the new mobile classroom, Mrs. Dorothy C. Obler begins the reading lesson for the day. 18 MRS. AURELIA V. HAZELGROVE Seventh Grade MRS. NANCY S. HUNDLEY Seventh Grade MRS. MARY N. JOYCE Sixth Grade MRS. FRANCES S. LIGON Sixth Grade MR. HENRY A. MORRIS Agriculture, FFA, Track MRS. BARBARA G. NEWMAN Social Studies, English, Cheerleaders MRS. JACQUELINE B. PEPPER First Grade MRS. DOROTHY R. PUTNEY Library, Mathematics MRS. GEORGIE H. PUTNEY Home Economics, FHA Enroll In Summer Courses Homework — tests — lectures — and worst of all, summer school! Is this the ordeal of a hapless student who failed last year’s course? Not quite. Last summer many members of the faculty stepped across the “grade barrier” — from “teacher teaching” to “student taught.” A variety of teacher-training programs were taken. Mrs. Aurelia Hazlegrove and Mrs. Velma Flippen finished summer courses at Longwood. Mrs. Flippen, along with Mrs. Nancy Reynolds, also. completed an audiovisual course at Powhatan. Mesdames Nancy Reynolds, Irene Hardy, Ethel Southall, Robbie Whitlock, Carrie Dowdy, Jane Womack, Jacqueline Pepper, Ethel Wilson, Georgia Goodman, and _ substitutes Katherine Farmer and Ernestine Timberlake all participated in a reading course at Luther P. Jackson School. In the mock presidential election sponsored by the S.C.A., Mrs. Elizabeth B. Gilliam casts her vote while Tim Sumner checks her name on the voting list. MRS. NANCY N. REYNOLDS Fifth Grade MRS. BARBARA M. ROBINSON Physical Education, Girls’ Basketball, Girls’ Softball MR. B. DON ROBINSON, III Physical Education, Football, Baseball, Varsity Club MRS. JUANITA E. SIMONINI English, French MRS. LOLITA C. SMITH English, Guidance MRS. INEZ SMITH Third Grade MRS. ETHEL S. SOUTHALL English, Elementary Music 19 Mrs. Barbara Newman Heads District D Of VEA MISS ANNIE C. STIMPSON First Grade MRS. RUTH R. STIMPSON Mathematics, Newspaper Adviser MISS MARGARET A. STOMBOCK Art MR. WILLIAM R. WARRINER Science, Mathematics MRS. ADELE H. WATKINS English, Music MRS. ROBBIE S. WHITLOCK Second Grade MRS. ETHEL W. WILSON Sixth and Seventh Grades MRS. JANE W. WOMACK Fourth Grade In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Mrs. Barbara G. Newman serves as president of District D in the Virginia Education Association. Mrs. Mary Allen took biology this summer and is now teaching this subject as well as chemistry and science. Mrs. Catherine Garrett completed her thesis, thereby fulfilling the requirements for her master’s degree. Mrs. Barbara Newman, who has served for the past two years as president-elect of District D, Virginia Education Association, was installed as president of this group in January. Additions to the faculty were Mr. William Warriner, who replaced Mr. Paul Thompson, and Mrs. Dorothy Obler, who, since mid-term, has been teaching in the mobile classroom. Mrs. Inez Smith-has taught for Mrs. Ethel Jeter who is on a leave of absence. School Helpers Work At Variety Of Tasks (BELOW) Mrs. Geraldine Sanderson concentrates on filling out a cash receipt. (ABOVE) Hungry students and faculty await their lunch as Mrs. Lela Combs, a cafeteria helper, serves the plates. a Mrs. Cordella Brooks, an aide in the elementary school, prepares a master copy of material for class work. School custodian, Harold Gary, awaits help to unload school supplies. 21 Individuals In this age of science and electronics, when persons in an overcrowded population live, work, and move with thousands of others, social security numbers, zip codes, and numerous other identifying systems seem to blot out the individual. A person too often finds himself caught up in a maze of meaningless abstractions. It is important to remember that these numbers are only surface deep; it is the person who is real. At Cumberland each student is an individual, not just a name or number. That feeling of insecurity, of being lost in the crowd, is absent here. Knowing that he belongs and aware that he is accepted, the student strives to develop character and integrity through pride in his own achievements. Back Seat Of Bus 29 Inspires Barbara Jane Allen Katheryn Marie Atkins | Dave Emil Bobb James Arthur Brooks Aubrey McKinley Brown Janet Lee Clayton Donna Faye Combs Brenda Ann Dowdy In the musical comedy, The Back Seat Of Bus 29, Joan Meadows, as Rose, makes her choice for homecoming queen while Tim Sumner, as Bill, looks on. Barbara Jane Allen — FHA 1; Latin Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Beta Club 3, 4, 5, Vice Pres. 4, Secy. 5; Cheerleader 3, 4; Class Pres. 1; SCA Vice Pres. 4; Varsity Club 3; FBLA 4; THE DUKE Staff 4, 5, Senior Editor 5; Softball 3. Katheryn Marie Atkins — Transferred from Prince Edward Academy 1967; FBLA 4, 5. Dave Emil Bobb — Transferred from Charles City High School 1967; Varsity Club 3; Varsity Basketball 3; FBLA 3, 4, 5. James Arthur Brooks — Transferred from Luther P. Jackson High School 1968; Varsity Club 5; Varsity Football 5; Baseball D: HBIZAGo. Aubrey McKinley Brown — Transferred from Prince Edward Academy 1965; Varsity Club 4, 5; JV Football 2; Varsity Football 4; JV Basketball 3; Varsity Basketball 5; Baseball 5; FBLA 5. Janet Lee Clayton — FHA 1; Beta Club 4, 5; FBLA 3, 4, 5, Vice Pres. 4, Pres. 5. Donna Faye Combs — FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Sec. 4; SCA Council 5; DUKE ECHO Staff 4; Homecoming Court 2, 5; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Varsity Basketball 2; FBLA 3, 4, 5; Softball 3, 4, 5. Singing, Dancing, And Romancing Brenda Ann Dowdy — FHA 1; SCA Council 5; Latin Club 2; Beta Club 4; Homecoming Court 4, 5; Class Secy. 2, SCA Representive 5; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4, 5, Tri-Capt. 4, 5; FBLA 4; Softball 2, 3, 4. Joyce Mrytle Garrett — FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Vice Pres. 5; DUKE ECHO Staff 5; Class Treas. 1; FBLA 3, 4; THE DUKE Staff 5. Nancy Ethel Gauldin — Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Softball 2, 3, 4, 5. Floyd Jacob Gilbert, Jr. — FFA 1, 2, Degree Team 2; Latin Club 2; JV Basketball 1, 2; FBLA 4, 5. Marsha Ann Gills — FHA 1; Latin Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Cheerleader 2, 4, Homecoming Court 5; Class Treas. 3, 4, Secy. 5; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, 5, Secy. 3; Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4, 5, Tri-Capt. 4,5; FBLA 4; Softball 2, 3, 4, 5. John Robert Greer — FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Assist. Sentinel 2; Track 2: FBLA 3, 4; Student Librarian 4. James Robert Hardy — Transferred from Luther P. Jackson High School 1968; Varsity Basketball 5. Sue Womack, a head cheerleader, is followed by cheerleaders Betty Garrett and Linda Danby in a scene from the play, The Back Seat of Bus 29. Floyd Jacob Gilbert, Jr. Marsha Ann Gills Joyce Myrtle Garrett Nancy Ethel Gauldin John Robert Greer James Robert Hardy 25 Job And College Applications Nancy Ellen Hazlegrove — Latin Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Beta Club 3, 4, 5, Reporter 5; DUKE ECHO Staff 4, 5, Special News 4, Typist 5; Class Vice Pres. 2; FBLA 4. Mary Elizabeth Heath — FBLA 3, 4, 5; FHA 1; Beta Club 4, 5; Latin Club 2. John Carroll Hedrick — FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Reporter 5; Track 3; FBLA 4; THE DUKE Staff 3. Peggy Marie Hedrick — FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Historian 2; SCA Council 1; DUKE ECHO Staff 4, 5; Homecoming Court 5; Class Pres. 1, Treas. 2; FBLA 3, 4, 5; THE DUKE Staff 4, Ass’t Business Manager 4. Peggy Lee Jamerson — FHA 1, 2, 3, 5; FBLA 3, 4, 5. Richard Lee Johnson - Transferred from Luther P. Jackson High School 1968; Varsity Football 5; Varsity Basketball 5; Varsity Club 5. Cheryl Diane Joyce — FHA 1; SCA Council 3, 4, Reporter 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Vice Pres. 3; Beta Club 3, 4, 5, Pres. 5; DUKE ECHO Staff 4; Class Secy. 2, Pres. 3, Vice Pres. 4, Treas. 5; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, 5, Secy. 4, Reporter 5; Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4, 5, Tri-Capt. 5; FBLA 4, 5; THE DUKE Staff 4, 5, Ass’t Editor 5; Softball, Mgr. 2, 3, 4, 5. Mrs. Lolita Smith, guidance director, discusses scholarship opportunities with Diane Joyce. Nancy Ellen Hazlegrove A Mary Elizabeth Heath John Carroll Hedrick Peggy Marie Hedrick Peggy Lee Jamerson Richard Lee Johnson Cheryl Diane Joyce 26 Increase Senior Work Load Mary Elizabeth Kenny —_ Juanita Teresa Korrow Beverly Bolton Lucas Fred Bobby Meadows Mary Elizabeth Kenny — Latin Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Beta Club 4, 5, Historian 5; DUKE ECHO Staff 5; Class Reporter 4; FBLA 4, 5; Girls State 4; Student Librarian 3. Juanita Teresa Korrow — Latin Club 2, 3, 4, 5, Vice Pres. 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, 5, Head 5; Class Vice Pres. 3; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4, 5; FBLA 4, 5; Soft- balleZnowao: Patricia Gayle Layne — Transferred from Prince Edward Academy 1964; FHA 1, 2, 3, 5; DUKE ECHO Staff 4, 5, Ass’t Editor 4, Editor 5; Class Secy. 1; FBLA 3, 4, 5, Record- ing Secy. 5, Regional Pres. 5; THE DUKE Staff 3, Girls Sports Editor 3. Beverly Bolton Lucas — Transferred from Gretna High School 1967; Latin Club 4, 5, Pres. 5; Beta Club 4, 5; Cheerleader 5; THE DUKE Staff 4, 5, Business Mgr. 5. Fred Bobby Meadows — FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Secy. 3, Vice Pres. 4, 5; Class Secy. 3, 4, Pres. 5; Varsity Club 3, 4, 5, Vice Pres. 5; JV Football 1; Varsity Football 4, 5; JV Basket- ball 1, Co-Capt. 1; Varsity Basketball 4, 5; Baseball 1, 2, 5; Track 3; FBLA 4, 5, Vice Pres. 5. Frances Elizabeth Moore — FHA 1; SCA Council 2; Latin Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Beta Club 4, 5, Treas. 5; DUKE ECHO Staff 5; FBLA 4, 5, Reporter 5. Clyde Wayne Nuckols — Transferred from Hermitage High School 1968; Varsity Basketball 5; Track 5. Patricia Gayle Layne Clyde Wayne Nuckols Frances Elizabeth Moore Joyce Garrett, high salesman in the senior candy sale, receives her prize of five dollars from Mrs. Adele Watkins. Spirit Of Shakespeare Janet Darlene Odom Kirk Alexander Reid Charles Thomas Ownby Betty Daphne Ritchie Janet Darlene Odom — FHA 1, 3, 4, 5; FBLA 3, 4, 5. Charles Thomas Ownby — FFA 1, 2; Varsity Club 3; JV Football 1, 2; Varsity Football 3. Ethel Mae Price — FHA 1, 3, 5; DUKE ECHO Staff 5; FBLA Si: hey Kirk Alexander Reid — Transferred from Prince Edward Academy 1967; Varsity Football 4; Baseball 5; FBLA 5. Betty Daphne Ritchie — Transferred from Onarga High School 1968; FBLA 5. Michael Lee Sloan — FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, 5; JV Football 1; Varsity Football 2, 3, 4, 5, Co-Capt. 3, Capt. 4, 5; JV Basketball 1; Baseball 5. Thomas Edward Speas — Transferred from Meadowbrook 1967; FFA 1; Class Vice Pres. 1: Varsity Club 4, 5; JV Football 1; Varsity Football 4, 5; FBLA 5; Boys’ State 4. Dianna Gail Stimpson — FFA 1, 3, 4, 5, Pres. 4; Counselor 5; Latin Club 2; 3, 4, 5; Beta Club 4, 5; DUKE ECHO Staff 5, Girls Sports Editor 5; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Varsity Basketball 3. 4, Manager 2, 5; FBLA 4; THE DUKE Staff 4, 5, Editor 5: Softball Manager 2, 3. Timothy Kyle Sumner — Transferred from Independence High School 1965; FFA 1, 2, Treas. 2; Latin Club 2, 3, 4, Pres. 3: Beta Club 4, 5; SCA Pres. 5; Varsity Club 4, 5; JV Basketball 2; Varsity Basketball 4, 5; FBLA 4, 5. | Ethel Mae Price Michael Lee Sloan Thomas Edward Speas Senior class officers are (standing) Bobby Meadows, president, and Brad_ Vassar, vice-president; (seated) Donna Combs, SCA representative; Marsha Gills, secretary; Diane Joyce, treasurer, and Brenda Dowdy, SCA representative. (cia see™ Permeates Senior Literature Ronald Lewis Thompson — FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Sentinel 5; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, 5; JV Football 1; Varsity Football 2, 3, 4; FBLA 4. Barbara Ann Tusim — FBLA 3, 4, 5. William Bradner Vassar — FFA 1, 2; SCA Council 3, 4; Class Treas. 1, 2,3, Vice Pres. 5; Varsity Club 2,3, 4,5, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 5; JV Football 1; Varsity Football 2, 3, 4, 5; JV Basketball 1, 3; Varsity Basketball 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4, 5, Capt. 4; FBLA 4, 5, Reporter 4; Boys State 4. Lela Williams — FHA 2. Susan Glenn Womack — Transferred from Prince Edward Academy 1965; SCA Council 5; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4, 5, Secy. 4; Cheerleader 4, 5, Head 5; Homecoming Court 2; Class Pres. 2, Secy. 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4, 5, Treas. 5; Varsity Basketball 4; FBLA 4, 5, SCA Representative 5; THE DUKE Staff 4, 5; Softball 2, 3, Manager 4, 5. Harry Walter Zimmerman, Jr. — FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Treas. 4, Pres. 5; SCA Council 1, 3; Beta Club 4, 5; DUKE ECHO Staff 4; SCA Treas. 2; Varsity Club 4; Track 3; FBLA 5; THE DUKE Staff 5. Dianna Gail Stimpson Timothy Kyle Sumner William Bradner Vassar Lela Williams Sue Womack and Floyd Gilbert put finishing touches on the model of Shakespeare’s Globe Theater. Ronald Lewis Thompson Barbara Ann Tusim Susan Glenn Womack Harry Walter Zimmerman, Jr. Viewing Of Oliver Highlights Steve Midkiff David Mullins Jackie Norman Edward Obler Kathy Williams, who was in charge of Christmas door decorations for the Juniors, proudly stands by the winning door, 30 Jennifer Allen Virginia Ayers Johnny Barr Valerie Blanton Charles Calhoun Diane Clowdis Linda Foster Sandra Garrett Franklin Grant Mary Ann Harlan Ernestine Jones Rex Marion Barbara Massie Thomas McLendon Susan Midkiff Memorable Year For Class Of °70 Junior class officers (standing) Peggy Scott, treasurer; Kathy Williams, vice-president; Scotty Spillman, SCA representative; Janet Perkins, secretary; Barbara Massie, SCA representative, and (seated) Franklin Grant, president, discuss money-raising projects for the coming year. Carol Ownby Janet Perkins Barbara Robinson Mack Robinson Peggy Scott Pamela Shores Sandra Singletary Linda Sloan Scotty Spillman Deborah Stonnell Linda Sutton Bruce Tate Tim Timberlake Sally Tucker Carolyn Turbyfill Dell Varner Mary Walker Jane Watson Arleen Williams Kathy Williams Gayle Ziegler 31 Sophomore Biology Students Betty Garrett, Kate Anderson, Judy Bowles, and Sandra Allen wait to enter their homeroom in the gymnasium classroom. Bernita Adkins Sandra Allen George Anderson Kate Anderson Rhonda Anderson Frank Baber Cathy Baldwin Ralph Barker Barbara Bowles Joyce Bowles Judy Bowles Nancy Burks Al Carlton Johnnie Clements Linda Danby Kay Dillingham Ann Farmer Elaine Flippen Gwen Franck Betty Garrett Larry Gauldin Kern Gilliam Rosline Gilliam Thomas Grant Floyd Hartley Sheila Jackson Deryl Kennon Margaret Korrow Marvin Lang Gwen Lipcomb Visit Smithsonian Institution Libby Lowry Mike Maples Gary Martin Florine Matthews Richard Matthews Linda McCarter Joan Meadows Arthur Mendez Billy Nelson Donnie Ownby Dottie Ownby Berkley Pleasants Debbie Ramsey Sam Reid Joan Rigsby Clark Robinson Ethel Rohde Mike Scales Tommy Seger Bonnie Speas Bruce Speas Wayne Staton Anna Stimpson Nancy Jo Timberlake Dale Thompson Ralph Vannoy Aurelia Varner Karen Wilson Steve Woodson Jerry Yeatts Dale Thompson interrupts his sight-seeing visit at the Smithsonian Institution with fellow biology students long enough to pose for this picture. 33 Freshmen Enjoy Greater Rhonda Allen Ray Baber Sarah Bates Walter Blackwell Lois Bowels Michael Boyles Linda Brown Roy Burks Betty Chandler Gil Chapman Robert Clayton Douglas Davis Alice Dawson James Deskins Brenda Dowdy Richard Fields Lana Fleming Steve Fox Judy Giles Harry Harrison Donald Horton Stanley Heil Mickey Higgins Anita Huddleston Tommy Huddleston Everett Irving Rhonda Johnston Robert Jones Robert Kenny Brenda Langhorne David Layne Jerry Lewis Brenda Lipscomb Mike Williams and Richard Fields wait for their bat in intramural competition. Participation In School Activities Terry Lowry Roger Mahan Joanie Marion Cathy Matthews Billy McAbee Donnie McAbee Officers from both sections of the freshman class check finances. Seated are Donna Oertel and Betty Chandler. Karen Phillips and David Layne stand behind them. Lynn Meadows Michael Miller Linda Mobley Donna Oertel Jon Oliver Mary Owen Ted Pfeiffer Karen Phillips Charles Price Alice Robinson Dale Robinson William Robinson June Rowan Patricia Scales Betty Scott Brenda Scott Willie Scott Sherrie Sutton Sandra Thompson Tony Trent Peggy Turpin Debbie Whaley Karen Williams Michael Williams Joey Womack Wayne Wood Margie Wright 35 Eighth Graders Meet New Responsibilities James Early, Allen Farmer, and Wanda Franklin unroll the | eighth-grade victory banner. Jimmy Adams Darlene Adkins Charlie Baber David Baldwin Robert Baldwin Sandy Baldwin Margaret Banton Gary Berger Alice Blanton Carol Blanton Bonnie Bollinger Deborah Bowles Johnetha Brown Sharon Brown Barbara Buswell Michael Carlton Winn Carter Deborah Chandler James Chapman Catheryn Cheney Henry Dixon Claudia Dowdy James Early Allen Farmer Carol Fox Wanda Franklin Tommy Garrett Theresa Giles Jean Hazlegrove Ralph Hedrick Mark Heil James Horton Gloria Hurt Perry Jackson 36 Of High School Life With Enthusiasm Ronald Jamerson Charlie Lucas Sharon Marks Debbie Massie George Matthews Victoria Matthews Cheryl McMillian Dale Midkiff Terry Midkiff Joe Moore Terry Motley Jerry Nuckols Stanley O’Neil Rhonda Overton Billy Patterson Thomas Perkins Kathy Ramsey Bahi Ravahi Frances Rice Michael Rigsby Anthony Robinson Sharon Scott Rachel Speas Robert Stanley Tony Sumner Nancy Thompson Phillip Toney Catherine Toomey Barbara Tucker Diane Turbyfill Joel Watson Sandra Watson Billy Williams Judy Wilson Kim Yeatts Winn Carter shows Charlie Baber a log cabin that he made for civics class. 37 Presentation Of Operetta Pistol Packin’ Lovena Baldwin Billy Black Tommy Blackwell Patricia Blanton. Sharon Chapman Sharon Cobb Linda Crawford Ronald Drew Olander Fleming William Flippen Jerry Greer Patricia Huddleston Cynthia Johnson Jimmy Keller Cathy Kennon Cheryl Lane Terry Layne Chip Martin Roxanne Mazyck Ernest McAbee Linda Meador Patty Mendez Bobby Moore Martha Moorefield Christy Nuckols Michael Oliver Debbie Proffitt Porter Scott Kathy Shores Audrey Simms Jane Southall Debbie Speas Vi Stimpson Sandra Sutton Debbie Towler Lawrence Varner Ken Watson Joey Wilck Chip Martin, Terry Layne, David Pleasants, and Debbie Giles, seventh- grade Valentine Kings and Queens, pose for their picture on the elementary play- ground. Sal Finances Seventh-Grade Class Trip Billy Black as Cal King, the rejected suitor, Joey Wilck as Razor Back Hank, the cowboy, and Cynthia Johnson as Pistol-Packin’ Sal appear in a scene from the operetta Pistol-Packin’ Sal. Bonnie Banton Gail Barrett Quinton Blanton Silas Blanton Alan Buchanan Debbie Companion Barbara Deskins Wayne Dowdy Debbie Giles Ellen Hamby Graham Hamby Russell Hartley Diane Helton Kenneth Huddleston Mary Huddleston Michael Ingle Ann Jackson Rita Johnston Virginia Lawson Kay Lane Gregory Lewis Wayne Lipscomb Ronald Mahan Joan Marks Diane Matthews Robin Matthews Donald Nuckols Jack Owen Linda Ownby David Pleasants Gayle Price Jack Rohde Ken Shores Suzanne Shrock Roger Smith Patricia Staton Terri Lee Swicegood Eugene Tipton Susan Turbyfill Lolita Walden 39 Through Special Programs And Projects The Sixth-grade students listen attentively as Miss Ann Agee, who has recently returned from a year’s study in India, describes a headpiece worn by Indian women. Debbie Adkins Bob Agee Freddie Asal David Baber Debbie Barker Harry Berger Janice Carlton Joey Cobb Beverly Coates Tommy Evans Bobby Franklin Sandra Gauldin Betty Jo Huddleston Lawrence Huddleston Nancy Jamerson Judy Johnson Buford Latham Ricky Lucas Jack Matthews Matt McAbee Richard Nuckols Debbie Oertel Dottie Oertel Darlene Pleasants Robert Proffitt Marcellus Robinson Gene Shores Charlene Shrock Debbie Simpson Sheila Sloan Susan Southall Ronnie Speas a Tommy Stanley Pat Stonnell Geraldine Toomey Mitzi Turner Susan Turner Douglas Whaley Nancy Wilck 40 Old World Comes Alive To Sixth Graders Julie Adams Deborah Adkins Curtis Blanton Gloria Blanton Sandra Brown Joe Cheney Keith Dowdy Andrew Eagle Charles Elder Deborah Finch John Garrett Gregory Gilliam Mike Glass Barbara Grant Catherine Hartley Richard Hicks Janet Holland Janet Huddleston Anthony Lewis Raymond Lewis Rhonda Lockner Sherry Lucy Ed Mann Debbie Mason Charles McMillian Sam Mobley Windy Moorefield Sandra Norman Derek Oliver Ronald Rohde Walter Rohde Mary Rosenbaum Dennie Smith Betty Staton Mary Sutton Trina Varner David White Gary Whitt Janet Holland, Windy Moorefield, and Mary Sutton, sixth graders, serve their classmates some Mediterranean foods at an Old World party. 41 Fifth Graders Enjoy Terrie Atkins Sally Baldwin Wallace Banton Cary Blanton lea Bryant andy Bryant Mike Buchanan Adrienne Gilliam David Goodman Sherrill Harrison Charlotte Hazlegrove Carolyn Higgins Eddie Hurt Carol Ingle Sherrie Jones Fred Lehman Patricia Lockner Randy Martin Cindy McAbee Marvin Meadows Jayne Mendez Teresa Mendez Gary Metzger Penny Moorefield Connie Reynolds Barbara Robinson Jeanette Rohde Ronald Saunders Robert Scott Debbie Stimpson Mary Toomey Ted Trent Nancy Turpin Ken Wallace Walter Wilson Darrell Wood Walter Wilson and Terrie Atkins with their class- mates are studying poems about winter. Behind them on the bulletin board are torn-paper pictures of winter scenes. Work In Art And Poetry Lisa Adams Malcolm Vannoy and Greg Crawford, who were in charge of the class project on the Revolutionary War, are pleased with the attractive bulletin board display. Sharon Baber Charles Baldwin Roy Barrett Edward Bowlin Ronnie Boyles ei newt Ve analy Debbie Buswell Linda Champion Ray Clayton Donald Companion Joe Companion Greg Crawford Connie Davis Wanda Finch Curtis Fox Robin Franklin Max Frost Diana Gilliam Brenda Hartley Shirley Hatcher Susan Jackson Sheila Jamerson Sylvester Lipscomb Donald Martin Elizabeth Matthews Ruby Moore Sandra Moorefield Kathy Rousch Connie Saunders Betty Jane Smith William Staton Malcomb Vannoy Jackie Wilson Kay Yeatts Fourth Graders Supplement Their Study Of Judi Stanley and Carolyn Hamlett, whose history scrapbooks won first place, look at the books on display in their homeroom. Debbie Arndt Emily Ashby Jimmy Blackwell Lee Blanton Billy Chapman Michael Deskins Michael Fleming Howard Fox Nancy Frost Curtis Gilliam Jesse Grant Carolyn Hamlett Doug Heil Eddie Uorlges Charlene Hunter Cindy Ingle Johnny Jamerson Wayne Lipscomb Charles Mahan Terri Matthews Barbara Norman Ricky Ownby George Patterson Hunter Pleasants Daniel Robinson Donna Rowe Harrison Shumaker Dyral Speas Judi Stanley Carol Thompson Robert Toome Debra Turbyfill Harold Varner David Watson Teresa Watson Mary Catherine Wilck Virginia History By Preparing Scrapbooks Judy Adkins Dwain Allen Phillip Asal Teresa Asal Frank Baldwin Linda Baldwin Gary Barr Keith Bollinger Anita Bowles Deborah Boyles Judith Buchanan Kyle Chavis Richard Cockman Eugene Davis Ronnie Davis Rodney Dowdy Connie Drew Emily Finch Kenneth Giles Anita Gilliam Vicky Hamby Warren Hammock Calvin Hartley Doris Hatcher Steve Helton Jerry Huddleston Frankie Jackson Henry Jamerson Charlene Martin Debbie Mason Eugene Mason James Mullins Darril Nantz Frances Perkins Toney Poulston Delbert Southall Joseph Sutton Steven Thompson Michele Tusim Dwain Allen (in the foreground) and other fourth graders concentrate on their individual SRA reading booklets. 45 Third Graders Display Their Artistic Abilities Hubert Allen Cheryl Atkins Vicky Baldwin Ann Barker Donna Barr Ronna Barr Lucy Blackwell Kathy Bruce Aubrey Burgess Rodney Franklin Becky Garrett Andre Gilliam Susan Goodman Steward Grant Freddie Hawkins Linda Huddleston Pamela Hunter Paul Ingle Nancy Jackson Franklin Marion Karen Meador Lynn Nelson Janet Nuckols Darryl Oliver Alvin Penick Kenny Pipjunge Patricia Proffitt Barbara Speas Deborah Stinnett Donna Sutton Angela Swicegood Marsha Thompson Janice Whaley Vicki Wingfield With the help of a poster, Aubrey Burgess shows Donna Barr how easy fractions can be. 46 Through Interesting Bulletin Boards Working at the bulletin board, Russell Jones, Wynett Gilliam, and Joseph Wood arrange cut-outs of animals that the class has become acquainted with in their study of Australia. Wanda Adkins John Agee Billy Atkins John Baldwin Terry Baldwin Roger Bowles Terry Buchanan Effie Cook Ann Dawson Wynett Gilliam David Hamby Catherine Johnson Kay Johnson Russell Jones Cheryl Lewis Diane Mahan William Marks John Martin Tammy Martin Conrad Matthews Eddie Moorefield James Moorefield Debra Pembleton David Pheiffer Jeannette Pleasants Harry Rousch Mary Smith Patricia Speas Susan Towler Howard Vannoy David Walter Joseph Wood Christmas Symbols Bring Completely absorbed in decorating the Christmas tree are second graders Dan Rigsby, Teresa Cook, Pam Stanley, and Martin Dunivan. Steve Atkinson Andy Baber Doug Baber Douglas Buchanan Wanda Carter Teresa Cook Martin Dunivan Clyde Fox Catherine Franklin Ralph Frost Crystal Gilliam Russell Gilliam Stepney Gilliam Steve Glass Doris Hamlett Cindy Harris Lynne Harrison Randy Ingle Lucille Thee Gary Lehman Marc Lowry Dolores Mar tin Jeff Martin Carolyn Matthews Cheryl Matthews Terry Moody Ricky Nelson Sarah Ragland Dan Rigsby Jo Anne Rowe Joyce Saunders Denise Shores Cindy Speas Michael Spurlock Lynne Stanley Pamela Stanley David Stonnell Michaux Tucker Longest Varner Dirk Warner Timothy Woodson 48 Joy To Second Graders Tony Adkins Bill Amos Timothy Atkins Billy Bailey Randy Barr Daniel Bowlin Sandra Case Sheila Champion Eugene Chavis Ricky Companion Larry Cook Joyce Farrow David Finch Monica Fleming Steve Gauldin Donnie Hartley Charles Jamerson Debra Lawson David Lloyd Marie Long Linda Lucy ay elle rortee octal Harry Mason Ganley Mayo Daniel Oliver Cindy Orange Cindy Overton Debra Poulston Faye Proffitt Kaye Proffitt Chris Reid Wayne Rice Ivan Robinson Carol Shular Kenneth Swicegood Gregory Tipton Elizabeth Toomey Stanley Walker Amy Wilson Janet Wilson Connie Wood Smiling with the happy spirit of Christmas, Charles Jamerson puts the finishing touches on a bulletin board. 49 Interesting Stories Add Excitement Diane Allen Tamara Brown Billy Cook Ursula Frost Charles Garrett Ricky Giles Jimmie Hartley Linda Hazlegrove Emest Higgins Fonda Ingram Terry racean Charles Johnson Wanda Knight Wanda Letterman Randy Lipscomb Kenneth Lockner Christine Lowry Kevin Marion Brenda McAbee Barbara Moore David Moore Kim Newman Michael Ownby Jeff Perkins Steven Pippen Joe Robinson Anthony Rogers Jeffrey Scales Toko Sherman Patricia Simpson Burton Smit Daniel Speas Ann Sutton Michele Taperino Kathy Thompson Godfrey Vaughan Dianne Watson Roland Wilson Long Vowel Sounds Using reading workbooks requires complete concentration as shown by this first-year group. 50 To First-Grade Reading Program CARROLL LEE TYSON September 25, 1962 - February 14, 1969 Carlis Anderson Tommy Ashburn Mrs. Ethel Southall sets the pitch with the bells as first graders sing in music class. Gregory Atkinson Melissa Baber Brenda Baldwin Anne Bollinger Tim Chapman Eugene Coates Michael Davis Michael Divis Brenda Drew Stephen Foster Keith Gilliam John Goodman Forrest Lewis Jay Marion Allen Martin Brenda Mason Bobby Matthews Jeffery Morris Patricia Nantz Jay Newman Bart Nuckols Leroy Pfeiffer Katherine Pleasants Amy Ramsey Debbie Rowe Pamela Shrock David Shular Marshall Smith Judy Speas Ralph Toomey Lee Tyson Freeman Wallace Debra Wingfield Linda Whitt Richie Whitt 51 Athletics While the middle-aged man can satisfy his requirements for physical fitness with a routine of jogging or can keep up with his favorite sport by becoming a television spectator, youth wants to be a member of the team. He has the physical stamina and the competitive spirit. It is only natural then that athletics ranks high in student interest at Cumberland. The prowess of the team is tested throughout the year, but the real job is the constant practice, the striving for excellence, and the day-by-day activity and physical exertion. The qualities that the student is able to exhibit on the athletic field — the ability to win gracefully, lose proudly, and play fairly — will unquestionably serve him well in later life. Bobby Meadows And Mike Sloan A sense of teamwork and_ school _ spirit characterized the Duke team this year. With the fine blocking of Tommy Speas and Bobby Meadows, the Dukes were led in offense by the quarterback-wingback combination of Johnny Barr and Dale Thompson. A fresh, inexperienced defense at the start of the season developed into one of the smoothest and best that the Dukes have put on the field. Scotty Spillman was outstanding at defensive safety, and Bobby Meadows, Clark Robinson, James Brooks, William Robinson, and Thomas McLendon all contributed heavily to the team’s suCCeSS. At the end of the season, Bobby Meadows was named to the all-district first team as tackle, and Mike Sloan was chosen for the all-district second team as fullback. FRONT ROW: Scotty Spillman, George Anderson, Johnny Barr, Bobby Meadows, Mickey Higgins, Thomas McLendon, Captain Mike Sloan, Berkley Pleasants. SECOND ROW: Tommy Speas, Al Carlton, Benjamin Jackson, Mike Scales, Frank Baber, Gary Scotty Spillman checks an offensive play with Coach Don Robinson. Martin, Clark Robinson, Manager Charlie Lucas. THIRD ROW: Coach James Johnson, Coach Don Robinson, James Brooks, Richard Johnson, Dale Thompson, William Robinson, Brad Vassar, Coach Henry Morris. Are Named To All-District Teams Cumberland SCORES Goochland Bluestone Blackstone Amelia Louisa Buckingham Madison Dinwiddie Midlothian Powhatan Opponents 20 32 13 At the Football Banquet, Coach Henry Morris presents Clark Robinson with a trophy for being the most improved back. Coming in to assist Bobby Meadows, who is tackling a Buckingham player, are Dukes Thomas McLendon and Dale Thompson. 55 JV Football Team Ends Season Without Win FRONT ROW: Lynn Meadows, Co-Captain Terry Motley, Robert Stanley, Chip Martin, Jerry Nuckols, Ralph Hedrick, Ray David Layne, Anthony Robinson, Billy McAbee, Charlie Baber, Baber, James Chapman. THIRD ROW: Co-Captain Robert Tommy Perkins, Steve Fox, Kenneth Huddleston. SECOND Clayton, Ronald Jamerson, James Deskins, Joe Tusim, Gary ROW: Coach Harry Rowan, Ernest McAbee, Michael Oliver, Berger, Michael Miller, Jon Oliver, Willie Scott. Coach Harry Rowan and the JV football team, in spite of hours of practice and hard work, had to chalk up the 1968 season as almost a complete loss. The Baby Dukes were not able to win a game and scored only one _ touchdown in competition. Even a losing season, however, did not detract from the quarterbacking of Terry Motley, the effort on offense by Jerry Nuckols and Chip Martin, and the defensive play by Jon Oliver and James Deskins. SCORES Coach Harry Rowan presents Chip Martin with a trophy for being Cumberland Opponents most valuable back. 0 Madison 33 6 Buckingham 30 0) Fluvanna 19 0 Powhatan 38 0 Goochland 36 56 —_ ]V’s Finish Second In Division Play In junior varsity basketball, Cumberland compiled a 9-8 record for the season and finished second in their division. Top scorers were Mike Scales and Thomas Grant; Grant and Frank Baber led the team in rebounding. Because of a change in districts, JV games were scheduled just prior to varsity games. This arrangement enabled JV’s to play more often and to receive greater spectator support. SCORES Cumberland Opponents 56 Madison oT 19 Midlothian Te 42 Goochland 43 oye Louisa 30 45 Buckingham 24 71 Grange Hall 52 39 Carver Do Do William Monroe 48 SL Midlothian 46 44 Louisa 38 46 Madison Sy 44 Fluvanna 39 g wll Buckingham 29 - Be een Monroe sy Mike Scales takes a jump shot in a game with Buchingham. 61 Powhatan 28 26 Fluvanna 23 Coach Don Robinson, Charlie Lucas, Tommy Perkins, Anthony Matthews, Dale Robinson, Managers Billy Patterson and Marvin Robinson, Dale Midkiff, William Robinson, Co-Capt. Thomas Meadows. Grant, Bruce Speas, Frank Baber, Ralph Barker, Richard Cumberland Dukettes Vie Basketball in the fall — this was a switch! So it was, though. When Cumberland changed group districts last year, not only did both boys and girls participating in sports face new competition, but the girls also changed their playing season. Now the girls played basketball while the boys played football. And play basketball they did! The C.H.S. Dukettes went into district finals at Buckingham High School and came out second in the district. The tremendous success of these girls cannot be attributed to one person nor to one cause. The Dukettes practiced as a team, worked as a team, and won as a team. Led by their coach, Mrs. Barbara M. Robinson, team members played with skill and deftness in their determination to be the best. Gaining special recognition in district play were Tri-Captains Brenda Dowdy, Marsha Gills, and Diane Joyce, who were selected for the all district team. Nita Korrow received honorable mention. 58 (ABOVE) Marsha Gills, guarded by Theresa Buschman, takes careful aim as she attempts an overhead shot in the district play-offs at Buckingham. (LEFT) Buckingham’s defense does not stop Brenda Dowdy, who gets off a shot as Dottie Ownby comes in for the rebound. For District Championship ee Coach Barbara Robinson, Linda Sutton, Barbara Robinson, Joan Perkins, Sandy Singletary, Barbara Massie, Manager Bonnie Meadows, Juanita Korrow, Tri-Captain Marsha Gills, Dottie Speas. Ownby, Tri-Captains Brenda Dowdy and Diane Joyce, Janet SCORES Cumberland Opponents Dil Fluvanna 16 34 Buckingham oo 59 Madison QT, Oo William Monroe 24 WT Louisa 13 39 William Monroe 30 27 Buckingham 32 52 Madison 20 30 Fluvanna 28 28 Louisa 36 (RIGHT) Marsha Gills, Diane Joyce, Coach Barbara M. Robinson, and Brenda Dowdy proudly hold the trophy which the Varsity Club presented to the Dukettes in recognition of their successful season. 59 Dukes End ’69 Basketball FRONT ROW: Franklin Grant, James Brooks, Bruce Tate, Johnson, Thomas McLendon, Tim Sumner, Sam _ Reid, Benjamin Jackson, Johnnie Clements, McKinley Brown, Scotty Co-Captains James Hardy and Bobby Meadows, Johnny Barr, Spillman. SECOND ROW: Manager Gary Martin, Richard Coach James Johnson. First was the key word for the varsity basketball team. Not only was it Coach James Johnson’s first year with the Dukes, but the Dukes also enjoyed their first winning season and their first tournament play. Leading the Dukes in scoring and rebounding was James Hardy, who held the No. 2 spot in the district in scoring and who was named to the all-district second team. Thomas McLendon was also valuable in both scoring and rebounding. The efforts of the entire team were plainly evident, however, as the Dukes compiled a 9-8 season record and finished fourth in their division. This rank in the division entitled the Dukes to compete in the tournament, where they were defeated in their game with Carver. Thomas McLendon attempts to block the shot of a William Monroe Dragon as Scotty Spillman waits for the rebound. 60 Season In The Winners Column SCORES Cumberland Opponents 2 Madison 63 66 Midlothian 68 79 Goochland 43 an Louisa 54 be Buckingham 60 97 Grange Hall 38 43 Carver 15 84 William Monroe 78 49 Midlothian 76 on Louisa 4] 52 Madison 66 70 Fluvanna Tees 44 Buckingham 69 68 Matoaca 64 46 William Monroe 66 42 Powhatan 26 5O Fluvanna 54 Johnny Barr maneuvers under the basket for an underhand lay-up against William Monroe. James Hardy scores for Cumberland as a Buckingham player and Scotty Spillman came in for the rebound. 61 JV Girls Lose Championship In Overtime Adding to the excitement of the girls’ basketball season was the tremendous success of the Junior Varsity team. The girls, under the guidance of their coach, Mrs. Barbara Robinson, practiced and perfected the zone defense which added to their game strategy. Leading in offensive play and high scorer for the team was Joan Rigsby, who received Most Valuable Player award at the Girls’ Basketball Banquet. Patricia Scales was named as Most Improved Player, and the entire JV team was awarded a trophy for being runner-up in district title competition. SCORES Cumberland Opponents 28 Fluvanna 10 32 Buckingham 12 20 Madison 19 34 William Monroe 25 23 Louisa 6 14 William Monroe 25 18 Buckingham 13 25 Madison 8 21 Fluvanna 14 31 Louisa 13 KNEELING: Sharon Scott, Captain Joan Rigsby, Patricia Scales. STANDING: Manager Margaret Korrow, Joan Marion, Kern Mini 62 Although closely guarded by a William Monroe player, Brenda Lipscomb manages to get off a shot in the district tournament game. Gilliam, June Rowan, Karen Phillips, Betty Scott, Brenda Lips- comb, Gwen Lipscomb, Coach Barbara Robinson. NE Softball Team Finishes With An Even Season =_ _ Ee FRONT ROW: Coach Barbara Robinson, Linda Sutton, Bonnie SECOND ROW: Sandy Singletary, Joanie Marion, Brenda Speas, Co-Captains Marsha Gills and Donna Combs, Gwen Lipscomb, Joan Meadows, Janet Perkins, Brenda Dowdy, Kern Lipscomb, Manager Sue Womack, Statistician Diane Joyce. Gilliam, Rhonda Allen, Barbara Massie. The Cumberland Dukettes, disappointed by their failure to achieve another winning season, did, however, close the season with a record of five wins and five losses. Once again Donna Combs provided capable pitching. | Sandy Monroe. Singletary, outstanding in defensive outfielding, also proved to be a valuable asset to the team's strength. Co-captains Donna Combs and Marsha Gills and Sandy Singletary and Joan Meadows had batting averages over .300. Marsha Gills awaits her turn at bat in a softball game with William SCORES Cumberland Opponents 3 Powhatan i! 2 William Monroe 9 6 Appomattox 15 1. Amelia ] 5 William Monroe 6 38 Louisa 3 4 Powhatan 5 4 Appomattox 12 24 Amelia 2 15 Louisa 1 Dukes Take Northern Division Relaxed, yet confident and able to function smoothly as a team, the Dukes got off to a good start and made an impressive record in baseball. With eight wins and only one loss in division play, they ended the season as Northern Division champions. However, hopes for district honors were lost when Carver defeated them by a score of 3-2 in the first play-off game. Pitching for the Dukes were Bobby Meadows and Johnny Barr. Outstanding hitters were Johnny Barr and Scotty Spillman, each batting over .400 and Bobby Meadows, batting over .300. The team had a total of 52 stolen bases with Scotty Spillman, Johnnie Clements, and McKinley Brown getting the greatest number of stolen bases. Frank Baber and other members of the Duke team sit in the dug-out. FRONT ROW: Frank Baber, Scotty Spillman, Johnnie Clements, SECOND ROW: Coach Don Robinson, Kirk Reid, Johnny Barr, McKinley Brown, Brad Vassar, D ennis Dodson, Lynn Meadows. Bobby Meadows, Mickey Higgins, Mike Sloan, Clark Robinson. Championship In Baseball Johnny Barr, on deck, looks on as McKinley Brown digs in for a base hit. SCORES Cumberland Opponent 6 Goochland 8 1 Louisa 3 10 Fluvanna 6 5 Louisa 3 2 William Monroe 0 4 Buckingham 1 $) Madison Sh 5 Alumni 4 6 Fluvanna 2 i Madison 0 4 William Monroe 1 Scotty Spillman, No. 2, slides into third as a Louisa Rebel jumps up for the catch. 65 Track Team Participates In District Meet : .. ae FRONT ROW: Mike Rigsby, Gary Whaley, Billy McAbee, Ted SECOND ROW: Robert Clayton, Mike Scales, Gary Martin, Pheiffer, Steve Fox, Dale Robinson, Coach Henry Morris. Robert Jones, Tommy Perkins, Benjamin Jackson. There were no district winners to brag about and no outstanding records set, but Cumberland was proud of its track team. Few in number and inexperienced in track, team members practiced faithfully and participated in local meets and in the district meet. Benjamin Jackson was top man on the team, improving his record and setting a new school record in the 880 run. SCORES First Meet: Cumberland 32 Crewe 76 Second Meet: Cumberland 6 Madison 107 Louisa 42 Third Meet: Cumberland 9 Blackstone 18 Crewe Ly Lunenburg g] Fluvanna LZ Mike Scales clears the high jump in a practice session. 66 Classes Vie For First Place In Intramurals Senior and sophomore volleyball teams await the opening serve in an intramural volleyball game. Beta Bowl Basketball Volleyball Ping-Pong Softball RESULTS BY GRADE Boys 11 12 10 10 10 Mike Scales awaits the return serve from his opponent in an intramural ping-pong game. Girls 11 12 12 10 tie 10-12 Winners of the Beta Bowl competition, Linda Foster and Franklin Grant discuss a question with teammates Peggy Scott and Kathy Williams, hidden from the camera’s view. 67 sae ees Activities Serving as an antidote to routine existence, the club and social actvities accent life, creating new interests and involvement in various enjoyable programs. They pleasantly break the set pattern and sometimes offer unexpected dividends. For the student, group activities and club work have great value. They give him the sense of belonging and the satisfaction of having completed duties for which he has volunteered. The experience of cooperating with others, of holding office, and perhaps of discovering new or hidden talent helps the student to develop and mature. SCA Sponsors Mock Election FRONT ROW: David Layne, treasurer; Joan Rigsby, secretary; adviser; Carol Blanton, Gwen Franck, Barbara Massie, Debbie Tim Sumner, president; Peggy Scott, vice-president; Bruce Massie, Harry Harrison. THIRD ROW: Donna Combs, Betty Speas, reporter. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Elizabeth Gilliam, Scott, Dottie Ownby, Brenda Dowdy, Sue Womack. «ec And in conclusion, I believe that my candidate for the President of the United States is the man for you!” This was the cry of many a campaign manager. In like manner the Cumber- land High School SCA joined the ranks of the politically minded by sponsoring a mock election. Campaign buttons, hats, posters, and slogans were all a part of the lively campaigns organized by the students. Also characterized by strong student enthusiasm was the final round of the Beta Bowl, which was held during the February SCA meeting. Commander John Metzger added great interest to the Veterans’ Day program with a stirring talk on patriotism. Annual projects for the student body were the magazine campaign and gifts for White Christmas. Bruce Speas and Tim Sumner place boxes of gifts on the stage at the beginning of the Christmas program. 70 Elementary SCA Has Clean-Up Project Having no meeting place available to accommodate students for general SCA meetings meant that a large part of the work of the organization had to be carried on by the council and the room representatives. Although the Elementary SCA had to confine its meetings to the classrooms, its interests and activities were in no way confined. The usual collection of toys and clothes was made for the Goodwill Industries. The Elementary SCA contributed to the White Christmas boxes with special contributions to needy families in addition to those things given to the Welfare Department for distribution. Keeping the school grounds free of trash and paper has also been a special project adopted by several rooms. To support their SCA project, fifth graders Kenny Wallace and Randy Bryant use part of their recess to pick up paper on the school grounds. FRONT ROW: Lawrence Varner, president; Nancy Wilck, Wilck, Robin Franklin, Sherrill Harrison, Mrs. Georgia vice-president; Chip Martin, secretary; Raymond Lewis, Goodman, adviser. THIRD ROW: Emest McAbee, David treasurer. SECOND ROW: Connie Drew, Mary Catherine Pleasants, Jack Owens, Charles McMillian, Ricky Lucas. 71 FFA Cites Role Of Agriculture In Community FFA members crowd to the fence to get a better look at some fine stock while on a field trip to Clover Forest Farm. Community activity was the program of the Cumberland Chapter of the Future Farmers of America. Through articles in the Farmville Herald and the Richmond Times-Dispatch and a promotional campaign in our own area, the FFA underscored the importance of agriculture in this rapidly expanding world. The Safety Patrol program was continued with great emphasis. Speakers came from the Division of Motor Vehicles; films were shown, demonstrations given, and bus problems were discussed at times throughout the year. The Cumberland Chapter played host to the Federation Public Speaking Contest, and individual members participated in a successful magazine subscription drive. Plans have been made for summer activities to be highlighted by a parent-son barbecue picnic. FRONT ROW: B. Williams, J. Adams, Mr. H. Morris, adviser; lk Mullins, W. Gauldin, R. Mahan, T. Trent. FOURTH ROW: Hedrick, reporter; D. Thompson, treasurer; H. Zimmerman, W. Scott, J. Barrett, S. Woodson, D. Midkiff, G. Chapman, R. president; B. Meadows, vice-president; R. Thompson, sentinel; Jamerson, J. Deskins, A. Mendez, W. Robinson, J. Watson, S. M. Heil, J. Chapman. SECOND ROW: T. Midkiff, D. McAbee, Midkiff. FIFTH ROW: H. Dixon, M. Robinson, M. Lang, C. R. Hedrick, S. Fox, S. Heil, B. McAbee, M. Boyles, J. Womack, Robinson, M. Sloan, S. Spillman, J. Barr, W. Wood, G. Martin, M. Williams, J. Horton. THIRD ROW: T. Perkins, P. Jack- B. Pleasants, G. Berger, R. Burks. son, T. Huddleston, W. Staton, T. Pfieffer, A. Robinson, D. 72 FHA Members Strive To Be Good Neighbors FRONT ROW: Sandra Thompson, historian; Virginia Ayers, McMillian, Debbie Massie, Judy Wilson, Carol Ann Fox, Carol treasurer; Joyce Garrett, vice-president; Barbara Massie, Blanton. FOURTH ROW: Brenda Dowdy, Linda Sloan, Ethel president; Jane Watson, secretary; Carol Ownby, reporter; Gail Price, Patricia Layne, Jackie Norman, Diane Clowdis, Jean Stimpson, counselor. SECOND ROW: Barbara Buswell, Teresa Hazlegrove, Nancy Thompson. FIFTH ROW: Margaret Banton, Giles, Sandy Baldwin, Peggy Jamerson, Kathy Ramsey, Judy Alice Blanton, Darlene Odom, Darlene Adkins, Bonnie Giles Sandy Garrett, Mrs. Georgia Putney, adviser. THIRD Bollinger, Donna Combs, Bahi Ravahi, Nancy Burks, Peggy ROW: Rhonda Overton, Sharon Brown, Gwen Lipscomb, Chery] Hedrick. Being good neighbors was a constant reminder of the FHA theme “Your Neighbors Near and Far” and also provided chapter members with interesting activities and programs. The girls got out candy thermometers and really tested their skill when they prepared mints to take to the elderly people whom they visited at Thaxton’s Nursing Home. Cooking skills were again put to work when they prepared Easter bunny cakes for the party given for first graders. A panel discussion in a joint meeting with the FFA boys enabled the girls to express their views and discuss problems of the American teenager. To get a better idea of the customs of neighbors from a distance, the chapter invited Mrs. Juanite Simonini to tell them about the young people in France. Jackie Norman waits while first graders Kathy Thompson, Rusty Wilson, and Diane Watson look at the bunny cake which FHA members baked for their Easter party. Diane Clowdis holds a real bunny. 73 The Duke Goes To Press Despite Difficulties FRONT ROW: Mrs. Catherine Garrett, adviser; Beverly Lucas, Foster, Carol Ownby. THIRD ROW: Michael Rigsby, Charlie business manager; Gail Stimpson, editor; Diane Joyce, assistant Lucas, Betty Garrett, Barbara Allen, senior editor; Jennifer Allen, editor; Harry Zimmerman, copy editor. SECOND ROW: Elaine Frankli n Grant. Flippen, Sandra Garrett, Joyce Garrett, Jane Watson, Linda Working together was not the problem, but getting together to work was certainly a major difficulty for members of The Duke staff. Since conflicts in class schedules eliminated any opportunity for members to have a period together, conferences before school and hurried meetings at lunch served as a time for the work of the day to be discussed and for special assignments for copy or photography to be given. Staff members also became accomplished note writers, and notes left in the office advised of the progress made in the day and of the items necessary to complete various pages. Again the staff attempted to cover the events of the year in both the high school and the elementary school — a task that would have been impossible without the cooperation of both faculty and students. Diane Joyce and Gail Stimpson take a few minutes from their lunch period to check over layouts for class pages. 74 Duke Echo Publishes Special Christmas Issue Collecting news, editing, typing, and trying to find items of interest to both elementary and secondary students were some of the tasks that had to be tackled by the Duke Echo staff; however, full participation of every staff member was the key to a successful year. This sense of individual responsibility meant that assigned tasks were done and that a lively and interesting paper awaited student subscribers. This same enthusiasm led to the planning and publishing of a special Christmas issue. Designed to catch the student’s eye, it had Christmas poems, puzzles and games submitted by the various clubs in school, and even letters to Santa. Brad Vassar gets his copy of the Duke Echo from Patricia Lane, editor. Jackie Norman, waiting to buy her paper, is caught off guard by the photographer's camera. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Ruth Stimpson, adviser; Kathy Williams, Garrett, Debbie Stonnell, Barbara Allen, Jennifer Allen, Nancy assistant editor; Patricia Layne, editor; Peggy Hedrick, business Hazlegrove. THIRD ROW: Brad Vassar, Gail Stimpson, Mary editor; Linda Foster, gossip editor. SECOND ROW: Joyce Kenny, Sally Tucker, Ethel Price. Ss Beta Members See Play At Dinner Theater Harry Zimmerman gives Mrs. Elizabeth Gilliam an opportunity to relax as he teaches her government class on Teacher Appreciation Day. FRONT ROW: Harry Zimmerman, SCA representative; Barbara Allen, secretary; Kathy Williams, vice-president; Diane Joyce, president; Frances Moore, treasurer; Mary Kenny and Mary Beth “When I was a Beta member, it was a very good year. It was a very good year for leading, learning, and living.” The words of the popular song have been altered, but Betas are proud to look back over the past year for their deeds have been worthy and numerous. In November, a basket of canned food was given to a needy family for their Thanksgiving dinner. At Christmas, toys were sent to the more unfortunate children of the county. Once again the Beta Bowl enabled students to match wits with one another. Other projects included Teacher Appreciation Day and the Beta Tapping ceremony. In addition to service projects, club members planned one evening of entertainment for themselves — dinner and the theater in Richmond. Heath, historians; Mrs. Mary E. Allen, adviser. SECOND ROW: Sue Womack, Tim Sumner, Gail Stimpson, Peggy Scott, Beverly Lucas, Nancy Hazlegrove, Carol Ownby. Latin Club Emphasizes “Living” Latin FRONT ROW: Mrs. Catherine Garrett, adviser; Betty Scott, Whaley, Mary Owen, Frances Moore, Barbara Massie. THIRD second vice-president; Linda Danby, reporter; Beverly Lucas, ROW: Richard Matthews, Kathy Williams, Barbara Allen, president; Betty Garrett, first vice-president; Peggy Scott, Juanita Korrow, Emestine Jones, Jane Watson, Joan Rigsby, Gail treasurer; Donna Oertel, secretary. SECOND ROW: Sherrie Stimpson, Bruce Speas. Sutton, Elaine Flippen, Joanie Marion, Rhonda Allen, Debbie Roman togas and pallas have not been in use, and no menu for a Roman style banquet has been discussed, for the accent in the Latin Club has been on “living” Latin. Instead of celebrating the Roman Saturnalia at the December meeting, the members invited Judge J. Taylor Williams to speak on the use of Latin in legal terminology. At one meeting members provided their own entertainment by dividing into groups and _ listing English derivations from a Latin verb. Although the dictionary had to be consulted before the winners could be declared, the game clearly pointed out the debt of English to Latin. During Latin week, members arranged displays for a bulletin board in the library and for the bulletin board in the high school building. For Latin week, Elaine Flippen and Linda Danby arrange pictures which show the use of Latin and mythology in space terminology. Ti, Varsity Members Tackle Projects With Fervor “Hey! Paint that fence, not my shirt!” “Watch how you swing that bucket of paint!” These were typical remarks as members Ae the Varsity Club assembled at the athletic field with paint and brushes and tackled the job of painting the dugouts and the concession stand. Projects for the year also included selling candy, operating the concession stand at football and baseball games, and sponsoring sock hops after athletic events at home. Proceeds from these activities financed the work of the club, the purchase of trophies, and enabled the Varsity Club to contribute to the SCA’s fund for a school sign. In addition to the All Sports Banquet, the club for the first time sponsored and financed the Girls’ Basketball Banquet. Varsity Club members Janet Perkins, Sandy Singletary, Linda Sutton and Brad Vassar try their hand at painting the concession stand at the Cumberland Ball Park. FRONT ROW: Mr. Don Robinson, adviser; Brad Vassar, president; Scotty ee sergeant at arms; Johnny Barr, reporter; Janet Perkins, secretary; Franklin Grant, treasurer; Bobby Meadows, vice-president; Diane Joyce, reporter; Mrs. Don Robinson, adviser. SECOND ROW: Linda Sutton, Bonnie Speas, Margaret Korrow, Gwen Lipscomb, Barbara Massie, Barbara Robinson, Benjamin fereree. Sandy Singletary, Marsha Gills, Donna Combs, Billy Nelson, James Brooks. THIRD ROW: 78 Tommy Speas, Sue Womack, Juanita Korrow, Gail Stimpson, Joan Meadows, Brenda Dowdy, Dottie Ownby, Nancy Gauldin, Gary Martin, Will Robinson, Berkley Pleasants, Richard Johnson. FOURTH ROW: George Anderson, Dale Thompson, Frank Baber, Clark Robinson, Mike Sloan, Al Carlton, Johnnie Clements, Thomas Grant, Charles Calhoun, Sam Reid, Tim Sumner, Thomas McLendon, FBLA Members Attend State Meeting FRONT ROW: Mrs. P. Hamlett, adviser; S. Womack, SCA representative; J. Perkins, treasurer; B. Meadows, vice-president; J. Clayton, president; P. Layne, recording secretary; C. Ownby, corresponding — secretary; F. Moore, reporter; G.)) Ziegler, historian. SECOND ROW: L. Sloan, L. Lowry, B. Robinson, J. Norman, D. Clowdis, P. Shores, G. Franck, M. Korrow, L. Sutton, P. Jamerson. THIRD ROW: M. Harlan, D. Stonnell, D. Combs, B. Tusim, E. Price, P. Hedrick, N. Burks, E. Rohde, J. With sample cases containing a variety of attractive gifts and household items to be ordered, FBLA members literally swarmed over the school and the community as they tackled their main money-making project. They showed the same enthusiasm in planning monthly meetings and in making arrangements for the semi-formal dance at Christmas. Members were also active on the regional and state level. Patricia Layne of the Cumberland Chapter presided as regional president at the meeting held at Longwood College on March 8. At this meeting, Harry Zimmerman was chosen Mr. FBLA, and Tim Sumner placed third in spelling. Twenty members attended the state meeting at Virginia Beach, where _ they campaigned vigorously for their candidate for president, Linda Foster. After speaking to FBLA members, Dr. James Helms of Longwood College chats with chapter president, Janet Clayton. Meadows, L. Foster, J. Allen, S. Singletary. FOURTH ROW: N. Timberlake, S. Tucker, D. Odom, M. Heath, D. Ownby, W. Wood, T. Speas, M. Kenny, J. Korrow, J. Watson, K. Wilson, K. Anderson, A. Farmer. FIFTH ROW: B. Vassar, He Grants G. Calhoun, H. Zimmerman, M. Robinson, G. Anderson, M. Brown, D. Bobb, T. Sumner, F. Gilbert, A. Carlton, V. Blanton, E. Jones. Cheerleaders Whip Up Enthusiasm Beginning practice in the hot August sun, the Varsity Cheerleaders set out on a _ vigorous campaign to build school spirit to its greatest heights. The eight-member squad was kept busy with a double schedule of games consisting of football and girls’ basketball. Pep rallies encouraged class participation, and spirit mounted with each game. A skit was presented as an added attraction at the special half-hour session that preceded the Homecoming Game. As usual, the Cheerleaders arranged and financed the Homecoming festivities. Cheering in the district tournaments for both boys’ and girls’ basketball was a new and exciting experience. The Junior Varsity Cheerleaders had the same busy schedule that the Varsity Squad followed. Not only were they on hand to cheer for the junior varsity teams, but they also made signs and posters to boast attendance at the games. JV Cheerleaders also enjoyed the excitement of cheering for the JV girls in the district basketball tournament. ““B-E-A-T” shout the Varsity cheerleaders as they urge the Dukes on to victory. Donna Oertal, Gwen Franck, Beverly Lucas, Head Cheerleaders Juanita Korrow and Sue Womack, Betty Garrett, Karen Wilson, Linda Danby. 80 At Pep Rallies And Games J.V. cheerleaders, Sharon Brown, Donna Oertal, Darlene Adkins and Nancy Jo Timberlake, take advantage of a time out to lead Cumberland spectators in a rousing chant for victory. With folded hands and innocent eyes, Beverly Lucas and Betty Garrett represent 18th century cheerleaders in a skit presented at the Homecoming pep rally. 81 Dukes Upset Generals At Homecoming Game The night of October 25 was cold and crisp, and CHS students shivered as they watched the grueling battle for victory between the Cumberland Dukes and the Dinwiddie Generals. Those who watched and those who participated will remember with pride the 1968 Homecoming, for the Duke squad, wiry and tough, defeated the much favored Dinwiddie Generals, 14-0. Adding to the excitement and fervor of the game were the half-time activities: the crowning of Queen Donna Combs, the presentation of her court, and the recognition of the graduates of the classes of 1938, 1948, and 1958. Marsha Gills and Brenda Dowdy, runners-up for queen, led the court, followed by the flee See ae Peggy Hedrick, Barbara Massie, Joan Rigsby, Donna Oertal, and Carol Fox. The Homecoming program was dedicated to Mr. E. Armstrong Smith, superintendent of schools. Following the game, students and alumni journeyed to Sunnyside to dance and swing to the music of “The Moonshiners.”’ Watching the game from the stands are the class representatives and their escorts: (first row) Tommy Perkins, Carol Fox, Donna Oertal (second row) Joan Rigsby, Barbara Massie, Peggy Hedrick, Wayne Nuckols (standing) Donna Combs, Marsha Gills, Brenda Dowdy, and Nelson Hamlett. Presiding over the 1968 Homecoming are Queen Donna Combs and her escort Mike Sloan with crownbearers Jeffrey Morris and Kim Newman in the foreground. 82 “Tales Of The South Pacific’ Is Prom Theme When the music stops, the dancers pause to look at the pool. A Polynesian atmosphere prevailed at the Junior-Senior Prom, which was held on May 23. Sunset on the shore of an enchanted isle formed the setting for the theme, “Tales of the South Pacific.” From the tables which were ornamented with candles, pineapple, and exotic birds, the dancers viewed the fountain which danced gaily in the pool where tropical fish swam. After the seniors were recognized, Donna Combs and Mike Sloan were presented with leis signifying that they had been selected as King and Queen. a 1 oo _- Juniors and seniors danced until midnight to the music of “Gregory Dee and The Mainmen’” and left with fond memories of the South Pacific. Donna Combs and Mike Sloan proudly wear the leis which denote that they are King and Queen. 83 Seniors Enjoy Trip To Virginia Beach Barbara Allen and Marsha Gills devote part of their day to getting a tan. After basking in the sun, senior girls are delighted to find a shady spot where they can sit and talk. Warm sun, clear skies, billowing waves, and balmy weather provided the seniors with a perfect day for their class trip. Leaving Cumberland at 6 a.m., the busload of sleepy students gradually awakened and devoted their time to busy chatter and card playing. Arriving at Virginia Beach after nine, the seniors rented rooms to change in, and then hit the beach. A day of freedom to swim and to acquire a suntan followed, and by 6:30 a tired and tanned group piled into the bus for the return trip. After stopping near Williamsburg for dinner, the adventurers returned home slightly after 10 p.m., having added a special day to the memories of their senior year at Cumberland. Brad Vassar, Mike Sloan, and Ronnie Thompson agree that the water is fine as they pose for the photographer. Students Receive Special Recognition Winners of JV football trophies are Chip. Martin, David Layne, James Deskins, and Jon Oliver. Junior Marshals are (FRONT ROW) Peggy Scott, Kathy Williams, (SECOND ROW) Linda Sloan, Jennifer Allen, Mary Ann Harlan, (THIRD ROW) Diane Clowdis, Carol Ownby, Sandra Singletary, (FOURTH ROW) Linda Foster, and Jane Watson. Selected to attend Girls’ State are Barbara Massie and Linda Foster with Janet Perkins and Kathy Williams alternates. 85 Thirty-Nine Seniors Receive Seniors donned their caps and gowns for the first time at the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday, June 1. The academic attire seemed to make shoulders straighter and expressions more serious as the seniors took their seats to listen to the sermon by the Reverend Edmund Berkley. Graduation exercises were not held until the following Thursday, June 5. Guests and parents were greeted by the salutatorian, Diane Joyce, and Nancy Hazlegrove made the valedictory address. Guest speaker for the commencement exercises was Dr. Peter Hackett, who spoke on “The Generation Gap and Our Commitment to Youth.” After the presentation of diplomas by the principal, Mr. J. Meredith Robeson, Mr. Henry Morris presented various awards to outstanding students. The program closed with the seniors singing their class song, “You Will Never Walk Alone.” Ronnie Thompson helps John Greer adjust his cap just before graduation exercises begin. Principal J. Meredith Robeson presents a diploma to Frances Moore. 86 Diplomas On June 5 (ABOVE) Dr. Peter Hackett makes the commencement address during graduation exercises. Seated behind him on the stage are Principal J. Meredith Robeson, Tommy Speas, and Diane Joyce. (RIGHT) After the formal graduation exercises are concluded, Dr. Peter Hackett congratulates Harry Zimmerman, winner of the American Legion Citizenship Award. 87 Se Advertisements Advertising has become a major factor in the American way of life. Part of the very lifeblood of the free enterprise system, advertising enables the consumer to make the most intelligent choices among the many products on today’s market. Snappy slogans, amusing commercials, and eye- catching ads are entertaining, often brightening daily tasks that would otherwise be boring. As one pauses to reflect for a moment, he realizes the leadership role that business, through its advertising and patronage of worthwhile projects, has in the community. Local merchants have an active interest in civic affairs and indicate it through their unselfish and generous support of various programs. For this support the staff of The Duke is grateful. Hes Ti. 89 Mr. Weldon Bowles pauses for a moment beside the new milk truck before making his delivery of Monticello milk to the school. Monticello Dairy Products Distributed by FARMVILLE CREAMERY INC. WENO GIN AA SATIS LOM IAD NEWMAN’S MEN’S SHOP eB See Our Ladies’ Sportswear In “Traditional Styles” Dial 392-5363 Farmville Virginia Floor Covering” 221 E. 2nd Street Phone 392-6000 Farmville, Virginia THE RED FOX INN Compliments of LONGWOOD JEWELERS 216 N. Main Street Phone 392-5149 Farmville, Virginia Located Between Hampden-Sydney College and Longwood College Open 12 to 11 Monday thru Saturday W. A. WATSON AND SONS Hospitalization Insurance For All Your Insurance Needs Group — Individual — Family Dee Special Teacher’s Plan JOHN M. PUTNEY, JR. 106 North Main Street Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Farmville Virginia Company Phone 392-4177 M. V. SMITH General Contractor Millwork — Cabinets Next to Cumberland High School KILKARE Laundering — Cleaning — Storage Farmville, Virginia Telephone 392-4166 in Cumberland, Virginia Telephone 492-3291 CUMBERLAND COUNTY BRANCH BANK OF POWHATAN Cumberland, Va. “Bank with us and you can bank on ae US. Mrs. Barbara Robinson assisted by Mrs. Sue Vassar finds banking quite convenient at the Cumberland County Branch of the Bank of Powhatan. OT DOYNE-BURGER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Over 100 Y ears of Service Farmville Virginia FARMVILLE MANUFACTURING CO. Building Material Your Home Newspaper Hardware and Paint THE FARMVILLE HERALD Farmville Shopping Center Beda end Eaday Farmville Vriginia Phone 392-3118 Compliments of HOME FURNITURE GRAY’S Thy RED FRONT GROCERY A Fresh Meats Drug Store Groceries Produce 209 North Main Street Farmville, Virginia 92 FLIPPEN’S STORE General Merchandise — Hardware Farm Supplies — Sherwin-Williams Paints Hotpoint Appliances TSN es VIRGINIA TELEPHONE Plumbing and Electric Work AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY Cumberland Virginia NOTHING ELSE GIVES YOU SO MUCH PLEASURE FOR SO A TELEPHONE a c e a rs MAIN OFFICES AND FACTORIES JEWELRY’S FINEST CRAFTSMEN ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS AMERICA’S FINEST FACILITIES FOR CLASS RING MANUFACTURE CHARLES G. MOTLEY - DOUGLAS DIVERS 3110 West Marshall Street Richmond, Virginia 23230 RINGS - CLUB INSIGNIA - EMBLEMATIC AWARDS AND TROPHIES - DIPLOMAS COMMENCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS ° PERSONAL CARDS - ACCESSORY ALBUMS 93 7-UP DISTRIBUTING CO. PUTNEY MECHANICAL CO. Owned and Operated by Aubrey Burgess S. W. PUTNEY, Jr., P. E. OWNER Farmville Virginia Contracting and Repair Service Phone 492-4189 LION. Virginia St. P.O. Box A Dial 392-4183 FOURTH STREET MOTOR CO., INC. G. M. Stuart, Pres., P. F. Gay, Sec. PUP YOUR Body and Fender Repair THIRST AWAY ! Motor Specialist Electric and Acetylene Welding Farmville Virginia After basketball practice, Juanita Korrow stops in the lobby of the 8 gymnasium to get a refreshing 7-Up. Phone 392-3196 BLANTON PLEASANTS GARLAND HARWOOD, BARBER SHOP AGENTS Open Thursday 7:30 a.m. — 8:30 p.m. 119 North Main Street Friday and Saturday 8:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m. Farmville Virginia “It Pays To Look Well” Representing Cartersville, Virginia THE TRAVELERS INSURANCE AGENCY Phone 375-5111 COMPLIMENTS OF SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, CO. Farmville Shopping Center . PT. Farmville Virginia ee i i Spanky Pleasants gives Everett Irving a neat trim. 94 J. R. GODSEY CO. Self-Service SHORTER FUNERAL HOME 24 Hour Ambulance Service General Merchandise — Meats Hampton Sydney Rd. Benjamin Moore Paints — Groceries Farmvi Virginia armville 8 Cumberland Virginia Telephone 492-2761 J. H. WHITFIELD COMPANY “Quality Farm Supplies Since 1936” Field and Garden Seeds Fertilizers General Farm Supplies Farmville Virginia Checking the fruits and produce is one of the many tasks of Bruce Speas, a student employee at J. R. Godsey Co. AYERS W. T. GRANT CO. BUILDING SUPPLY CO. The Friendly Family Store Building Contractors — Building Materials insthe RIDA esi at Farmville Shopping Center Jackson Heights Phone 392-3906 Farmville, Virginia HARRIS — COOK MOTOR COMPANY INC. Sales Service Farmville, Virginia Telephone 392-3134 hs BALDWIN’S Where Shopping is a Pleasure! MARTIN THE JEWELER Farmville Virginia Gifts for Every Occasion Farmville Virginia Telephone 392-4904 THE COLLEGE SHOPPE Farmville, Virginia Seafood Steaks Pizza Pie Mrs. Garnett Hodges fits Beverly Lucas with shoes from Baldwin’s fine collection of footwear. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OWEN-SANFORD Farmville, Virginia DRUG COMPANY Branches in Farmville Shopping Farmville Shopping Center Center and Pamplin City, Va. Farmville, Virginia “Farmville’s Only Independent Bank” Member F.D.I.C. Congratulations Graduates! THE HUB “The Graduates’ Shopping Center For Over 50 Years” Farmville Virginia 96 Betty Garrett, Sandy Singletary, and Joan Rigsby enjoy a snack after school at the Cumberland Restaurant. MEET YOUR FRIENDS at the CUMBERLAND RESTAURANT W. C. NEWMAN CO., INC. Farmville, Virginia Ready-Mix Concrete Concrete Pumping Service Phone 392-4241 TAYLOR FORBES CO. Dodge Job-Rated Trucks Dodge Passenger Cars 203 West Third Street Farmville Virginia F. C. Hubbard Cumberland siness oF, Farmville, Va. Compliments of MOTLEY HARDWARE COMPANY Phone 392-3891] RY IP, ibaa F. W. HUBBARD INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 107 North Main Street Farmville, Virginia 23901 ALL LINES OF INSURANCE CUMBERLAND SHELL SERVICE Distributor of Shell Products Virginia Telephone 492-9831 LEGGETT’S DEPARTMENT STORE COLLEGIATE MUSIC Your Home of Better Values ROOM Farmville Virginia For all your record needs Farmville Virginia Compliments of NEWCOMB AUTO PARTS Farmville and Dillwyn Virginia Betty Chandler selects a cotton print from the large variety of materials available at LEGGETT’S. MOORE’S DISTRIBUTING CO. Treat Yourself to the Best ; 209 South Main Street HARRY’S BARBER F Pech: armville Virginia SHOP pe 142 Main Street Farmville Virginia W. A. PRICE COMPANY General Electric Appliances and Television Mr. S. P. Allen, carrying a large basket of delicious Sunbeam Bread, makes his regular stop at the school cafeteria. Farmville Virginia 98 Compliments of STACKPOLE COMPONENTS COMPANY ANDREWS, LARGE, WHIDDEN, FARMVILLE TRACTOR INC. EQUIPMENT CO. Building Contractors John Deere Farm Farmville Shopping Center and Industrial Equipment Farmville Virginia East Third Street Telephone 392-3119 Farmville Virginia C. C. OWNBY Gomplinents Cumberland Esso of Atlas Tires — Batteries STATE AND FARMVILLE Accessories Cumberland Virginia DRIVE-IN THEATERS | Telephone 492-9881 Compliments of FARMERS SUPPLY CO. and DISCOUNT FURNITURE 99 SHORES PAINTING AND DECORATING W. C. Shores, Jr. Repair Work of All Kinds Painting, Paper Hanging and Floor Finishing VIRGINIA Cartersville Virginia NATIONAL BANK ‘Around the Corner — Telephone 375-5541 Across the State” Farmville Virginia PARGAS 200 East Third Street Farmville, Virginia Compliments Mr. J. L. Fulcher makes a delivery of Pargas to the home economics cottage at Cumberland High School. C. D. BROWN SONS “Your Self Service Store” Meats — Seafood Groceries General Merchandise Feeds NEWMAN TIRE CO., INC. Goodyear Distributors Cumberland, Virginia Recapping — Vulcanizing Wheel Alignment and Balancing Phone 492-2601 Farmville Virginia CARTER’S FLOWER SHOP One Block From Hospital Corsages and Wedding Bouquets Our Specialty Farmville Virginia Telephone 392-3151 Mrs. Judy Wallace points out a lovely dried flower arrangement and other attractive gifts that are displayed at Carter’s Flower Shop. 101 CUMBERLAND ANTIQUES Cumberland C. H., Va. 23040 Antiques Gifts Hallmark Cards Cumberlea(futor Service MARTIN DABNEY CUMBERLAND Authorized ‘ Sub-Dealers AUTO SERVICE General Repair Work General Repair Work Wrecker Service — Night and Day Telephone 492-2861 (Day) Pure Gas Oil Nicht 492-3631 Armstrong Tire Dealers 8 Cartersville Virginia STIMPSON OIL CO., INC. Gasoline — Motor Oil Tires — Batteries CLEM ENTS HALL Accessories INSURANCE AGENCY AMERICAN Brand Heating Oil Dillwyn Virginia Farmville Virginia Office Telephone — 983-2031 or phone Ralph Clements — 492-2360 Charlie Hall — 969-2256 Nolan Lipscomb stands beside the truck after he completes delivery of American gasoline, distributed by the Stimpson Oil Company. 102 BLANTON PLEASANTS INC. General Merchandise Full Line Electrical Appliances Feed, Seed, Fertilizer Farm Supply Homelite Power Saws Phone 375-5111 Cartersville, Va. 23027 Dave Bobb carefully tests the weight of a Remington chain saw at Southern States. SOUTHERN STATES Feeds — Seeds Fertilizers Farm Supplies, Tires, Appliances, Paint Cumberland Virginia Phone 492-2081 Spanky Pleasants stands beside a display of Homelite chain saws at Blanton Pleasants. GENERAL INSURANCE Mr. F. F. Fleming, Mrs. M. I. Fleming FLEMING INSURANCE AGENCY Mrs. Louise F. Boggs Cartersville, Virginia 23027 Phone 375-4101 The staff of The Duke appreciates the contributions of the following people toward the publication of this yearbook: James P. Baber Wayne Harper J. D. Ranson C. J. Buswell Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Lucas Richard Raymond W. C. Carter Ray Moore, Sr. Charles A. Reid Dave Crute Ray Moore, Jr. Loyd White Glenn Easter R. B. Peters J. Taylor Williams Philip Franck 103 The months have passed quickly, and the school year draws to a close. Now it is time to pause, to look at the days gone by with satisfaction and yet with a certain feeling of nostalgia and melancholy. The last few months have been busy and active. 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