Dan River High School - Archway Yearbook (Ringgold, VA)

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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Senior Class of 1955 of Dan River High School, knowing that all good things must come -to an end, and being in a sound state of mind, do hereby make our last will and testament, I, Bunny Alderson, leave my worn out books to anyone who will use them to a better advantage, I, Norman Alderson, leave my gentlemanly ways to Mack Hall, I, Raynell Arendall, leave my girlish figure to Evelyn Arrington, I, Leroy Arthur, leave my ‘‘catty Naps’’ to Keister Evans. I, Billy Bennett, leave my athletic ability to Wayne Yates, I, Ryland Bennett, leave my typical school boy disposition to Roy Bennett. I, Faye Blankenship, leave- ‘‘but Oh! how I hate it;’’ as you know Jimmy cannot leave until next year. I, Betty Bobbitt, leave my many arguments to anyone who desires to become a lawyer, I, Andrew Bohannon, leave my girl friends to anyone who can handle them better than I did. I, Beatrice Bohannon, leave my shyness toward boys to Becky Clark. I, Jewelyn Bowman, just leave in a black ‘50 Ford. I, Carl Bray, leave my desire for good grades to Sammy Lehtio. I, Jean Carmichel, leave my ability to be late for classes to Peggy Bohannon, We, Nevida Watson and Buddy Clark leave happily together, for we hear wedding bells. I, Lois Crowder, leave my ability to get along with the teachers to Shirley Williams. We, Wayne Crowder and Cleo Strader, leave our ‘‘cutting up in class”’ behind, we think all the teachers will be glad of this; won't they, Mr. Barker? I, Jackie Davis, leave Mr. Rickman’s DeSota to anyone who can drive it as often as I did. I, Jimmy Davis, leave my ability to dance to James Clark. I, Delma Eanes, leave my acting ability to Nancy Henderson. I, Margie Ferguson, leave my politeness, to everyone. I, Sonny Gibson, leave my teasing disposition to James Bennett. I, Jimmy Guill, leave my Singing ability and my ukulele to Donald Layne. I, Joan Gardner, leave all I’ve never learned, from all the books I’ve never read, to all those who never study. I, Nancy Gilbert, leave my position ‘‘under the goal’’, to Jeanette Henderson. Barbara Harris, leaves her one -day diet plan to Mrs, Fraenzel. D.C. Hastings, leave my art ability behind on the old posters. I, Mary Jane Hill, leave my ability to make ‘‘A’s’’ to Wayne Barker. I, Bernice Hodnett, leave my baby ways to Margie Ferguson, I, Margie Ingram, leave in hopes that the on-coming students enjoy school at DanRiver as much as I have. I, Betty Jeffries, leave my love for basketball to Gay Campbell. I, Sara Jennings, leave my neat appearance to Barbara Byrd, I, Jimmy Jones, leave my classy basketball style to Berkwood Farmer. I, I Sarah Lewis, leave my quiet and studious ways to Alice Jeffries. » Josephine Martin, leave my position as captain of cheerleaders to Mariah Anderson, I, Dorthy Miller, leave my desire for pretty clothes to anyone who can afford them. I, John Harvey Moore, just leave. I, Guy Nuckles, leave Joan Barker to my sorrow. I, Maurice Seay, leave my popularity to Frank Guerrant. I, Betty Shelton, leave my love for bookkeeping to Margie Hooker, I, Margaret Snead, leave my sophisticated manners to Ada Wyrick, I, Margart Terry, leave my pleasing smile to everyone, everywhere, I, Shelby Jean Womack, leave my ‘‘giggles’’ to Beth Keller. I, Rebecca Young, leave my flirty ways to Marie Belcher. All of the students of the Senior Class wish to leave to the entire student body pride in good sportmanship and school spirit of Dan River High School. To the Seniors of ‘55, we leave hopes and aspirations for privileges in the coming year we never knew, To the faculty and principal, we leave our appreciation for their leadership, guidance and understanding for the past four years, Testators: Nancy Gilbert Betty Jeffries

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SENIORS NEVIDA JOAN WATSON ‘ ‘Nevida”’ iy .H.A.-1; May Court-1,2; Class S5ecy.-2,4; Beta Club-2,3,4, Vice- Pres.-3; Newspaper Staff-2,3,4, Co- editor -4; F.B.L.A.-3,4, Rec. Secy.- t; Jr. Play-3; Most Polite-4. Fav- ’ yrite Expression-‘‘Geeeeeeee’’. WOMACK PA.-1,2,3; Carnival Queen Candi- miate-l1; Beta Club-2; Newspaper Staff-2;F.B.L.A.-2; Pianist-3; Dra- matic Society-4; Corresponding Secy. t; Best Dressed-4., REBECCA WADE YOUNG ‘ Becky”’ Transferred from Climax in ‘5l; IPGaly Noll fansie dak, W Elwes tes7 Jae ea+ ball-2; Ruritan Beauty Contest-2; Jr. Play-3; Annual Staff-4, Favorite Expression-‘‘What ya say, George ?”’

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CLASS HISTORY OF ‘55 On September 9, 1951, The Wheel of Education began to turn for eighty-five Freshmen. As the wheel turned slowly but surely we were initiated into our four years of hard, but interesting work. Our Freshman year was most successful. Our sponsors,Mr. Jimmy Hunt and Mr, Alvis Barker helped us get acquainted with the routine of workandthe schoolactivities for the year. After werwere settled in our school work, we elected as officers of the two sections: President-Betty Bobbitt, Billy Bennett, Vice President-Faye Blankenship, Josephine Martin; Secretary-Treasurer-Betty Shelton, Nevida Watson. There were picnics, parties, and other school activities to end our first year in high school. After abrief vacation, we continued our strive for higher goals. We were very proud to have three of our outstanding sophomores to win medals at graduation; Faye Blankenship-courtesy, Lois Crowder-Spanish, and Shelby Womack-most religious. Our Class broke a long-standing precedent in that our sponsors were changed from year to year. For this, our Sophomore year, Rev. Earl Fike and Mr. Alvis Barker guided us in becoming more useful stu- dents. WithJosephine Martin at the helm as president, many of us were participants in school sports, assemblies, etc. Other officers for the year were: Vice-president-Jimmy Jones; Secretary-Nevida Watson; Treasurer-Maurice Seay. Entering our Junior year, again with new sponsors, Mrs. Katherine Wilson and Mrs. Martha Sours, the established Junior Play and Junior-Senior banquet enveloped our thoughts, time, and efforts from September to April. The officers for the year were: Josephine Martin-President; Billy Bennett-Vice-president; Faye Blankenship-Secretary; and Maurice Seay-Treasurer. This was the year we gave our play entitled ‘‘It’s Great To Be Crazy’’,in which everyone participated. It was one of the best plays ever to be given at our school. The Junior-Senior banquet was the main event of the year, It was held April 30 at the Country Club with the Hargrave Combo providing the music. Jackie Davis and Margie Ingram were elected as Junior Class King and Queen. When May Day was held, we were very proud to have Barbara Harris and Faye Blankenship represent us in the May Court. At the end of our Junior year, two of our juniors received medals -Faye Blankenship- most religious and Billy Bennett-S.C.A, Citizenship Pin. Returning to school in September 1954, Mrs. Walton, a familiar teacher to us all, and Miss Clement, a new teacher, were our co-sponsors. Early in the year, we elected able class officers and the staff of the Archway, know- ing well that much diligent work would have to be accomplished before that day in June LOD 5: Many new teachers were in our school this year as well as an enrollment of an all- time high and it took weeks of adjusting to teachers and schedules, Activities of our class went along routinely before the Christmas holidays. Upon return to school in January 1955, we were distressed to learn of Mrs. Walton's hospitali- zation. Mrs. Aubria Farmer so capably came in to fill-her place for her absence. This, our Senior year, we are proud to be graduating but a little sorrowful to be leaving the teachers, fellow class mates and other school mates that we have enjoyed knowing through our four years in high school. Further schooling is beckoning many ofour class, marital vows will come to several, while the majority of us will enter the work-a-day world to pursue health, wealth, and happiness. Historian, Betty Bobbitt.