Drewry Mason High School - Spartanian Yearbook (Ridgeway, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1956 volume:

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EDITOR Way ne Montrlef BUSIINESS MANAGER Joan Barrow THE STAFF Orrm Clifton Becky Koger Rxchard Wxlson Jane Swisher Bobby Tawenner Julla Stultz Willle Caldwell Jean Moore Bobby Wood Bar bara Mann ing OUR ADVISORS Vlrs, E L Dupuy Mxse Myrtle O Dell And The Senior Class of DREWRY MASON HIGH SCHOGL Ridgeway, Vlrglnla proudly present Josetta Harris A . l' ' IV SPARTANIAN Nineteen Hundred And Fifty Six Edition , f .fn .u 5 4.11 FUREWURD In th1s the four th volume of The Spartania ar e recorded the Moments to Remember the year 1955 56 at Drewry Mason Hxgh School Our theme for th1s edltion of The Spartanlan is especlally appropriate During this year the song Moments to Remember has been on top of the record pile, among the Seniors las well as othersj for perhaps they reahzed that all too soon these events w ill be but warm memor1es We have attempted to retain ln tangible form experiences and friendshxps shared throughout the year We cannot help but frame some of these 1n visible form to remind you of the many 0 phases of school l1fe Some of these Moments to Remember were large and impressive, while others were small a nd 1ns1gn1f1cant E ac h qulet walk and no1sy fun as well as more serxous classwork had 1ts speclal place for the members of the faculty and student body We hope that th1s book developed around these Moments to Remember w1ll bring back all the major events of life at Drewry Mason 'When other nights and other days May fmd us gone our separate ways We'1l have these momen 2 ,nililv ' g I 'Y f Y' YY - , . . . . . . . . ,, . . . . ,, . . ' l VY IV ' , . 7 ' IV VY ' ' 9 . ' I r YI H ' - r 4 ts to remember . THESE BRING MOST OF US TO SCHOOL ,F Hsunv coumv Pusuc M SCHOOLS M M Left to right: Oren Byrd, J Sh lton, Bill Coplin, Billy Coplin, Billy- Joyce, L S th B ddy F1 ppen, Richard Du- Laney, Jack Hodges. 5 A9 . K A x THE WAY OF LIFE TODAY .... AND YESTERDAY NH-'H , l 1 'wi A Xl i 'tx 'L A . ,Trigg ng if SENIORS .... RESEARCH PAPERSQ EIGHT GRADE .... TAPE RECORDER. fa xv 'v Ab .Q eQ.':??s 'ff' f 'Nr Z nf 5' EX. S f --q ax- Y FeS + H2 S04 PHEWI ll REMEMBER? iz-1-'I Ai it J- . Q Ufa!ll!EG9 ' O51 x fx ,fx -'J Wm, Y 64. 5.4 Y' fy ' J QW Q! 3 H ' X s '-+.,,,i figfif' ffm ' -Q Nb QS Z 'D 5 0 ll! mb? 5-5 f - 4 ..i ' ., 5n. '5 , , ., , ,Z , f Il X if I I A '4 'Wi ,W WM, ,H ,. ,r NOT JUST MOMENTS BUT HOURS TO REMEMBER. rpm XM., if V440 'ns I 4 I . . Q ' ffl :Q V in I 5 4, ,- rim 1'-v .ffnb It SQUARE CORNERS, STRAIGHT LHJES, AND THE MILK FACTORY. if ' sh M ,. ni' . w-,flq ' 1 3 Q - W1 4-, I :W nf.. 1.u,, 4' ' Q Q' ' 1 , ' ...Qu - 4 A 5 Ld-J -'V ..,r,', Y . HH! Ax i 4 ,, 'Q . 4, un. ' '-' , 1434 i.! M'f1 5 .ATJA Z' V, 53, , iii A 5 ' V ' L,-if . Jia faznwj K mix' 'lllri an-.1- iv. v,f SOME SAD SOME HAPPY 55 56 Though summer turns to mnter and the present dmsanpears FACL LTY The quut talks the noxsx fun CLASSES The laughter we were glad to share w111 echo through the years The das we tore the oal post dow n ATHLETICS The billroom pr1zc me ilmost won FEATURILS We d1d the town ADS 15 I -I Y S ' .,1. . . .' ......... '. .I . . . .18 .... ..... . .. .......26 ACTITIITTES ...... .. ....... ...L....66 ,.,uu an xi .,1. .V ............... .....106 T.- ...... ..... ...... . . ..124 Wil vw Mr Levl takes tlme out from his coachmg dut1es, to sit on the Student Court, havmg been elected to serve by the S C A EDWARD MARTIN LEVI 16 6 DEDICATION For For For For For For OF TO Basketball and Baseball Mentor His four years of outstanding service to Drewry Masong Always having a kind word and a smile for every one, fathletes or notjg His encouragement and invaluable aid to many a discouraged pupilg The fact that a Levi coached team has never had a loosing seasong Being a loyal Spartan and a gentleman at all tlmesg Always givin g us an example of good Sportsmanship even when the going was roughg IT IS WITH THE SINCEREST PLEASURE THAT WE THE STAFF 1956 DE , DICATE THIS FOURTH VOLUME OF THE SPARTANIAN COACH EDDIE LEVI f I -'ff IAA v 17 fl -M at ' S - A . ,YA ,V - y H 1 1 .. 'E 'A ' , -.J rn ma A ,,1,.4.ff , -Qmffrfuu 1, -.fn-wwf, 1: 11 un nun ns .uunvx T ll H O S U M M E R T U R N S T O W I N T E R A N D T H E P R E S E N T D I S A P P J E A R S 19 ,Nl ' Q . , 4 ,V . ,V 5. 13 'wif n ,,,,,gnuu-nv' - O. E. Pilson, A.B., M.Ed. Georgetown College Duke University University of Virginia Since the principal's office is more or le s s the heart of all school activities, it is necessary to have a capable assistant to keep things running smoothly. Upon the shoulders of Mrs. Virginia R. Yarbrough rests the responsibility of keeping track of all school finances in addition to the tele- phone calls and the multitude of requests she must answer each day. Here she is shown using the New Gestetner to run off Exams, Tests or Memor andum to the faculty. , ... Q:,i,,,:9-- ' PRINCIPAL Om' principal is always understanding with the welfare of the students and patrons in mind. He is never too busy to stop and lis- ten to faculty, patron, or student. The hours he spends at school are many more than a-40-hour-week and he does not mind any job from janitorial s er vic e to platform speaking, so long as it is for the good of D. M. H. S. if PUPIL ACCOUNTING All but a few of us--those who have never missed a day have Moments to Remember standing in line to get our ab- sence excused. How we do remember trying to convince Mr. Lewis that we just couldn't come to school! When a bus came in late, the rush was to the other office, to get your names re- moved from the absentee list which Mrs. Yarbrough was about to type. Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Yarbrough adjust the daily absentee list. Assistant Principal Robert C. Lewis Union College University of Virginia Journalism S.C.A. -NL. 21 s9! ,Q D i.-7 . ,, ,,.,.,r A, 'QPQ Q -lp' x f we 3-uv 5' 1 .. Martha Williams, B.S. Edward M. Levi, A.B. Mina L. Carter, B.A. Madison College Lynchburg College University of Tennessee History, English Phys. Ed. and Health Brown University Forensic Events Monogram Club Spanishg English Coach Historyg Spanish Club Eighth Grade It is to these we have looked for advice, for help, for friendship, and for inspiration. They have done much to make high school a wonderful and un- forgettable adventure. Though graduation will come for some of us, Moments N to Remember about our faculty will never cease to be a part of our high school T H E 'I r f i f, 4, 1 A5-Xu 1 . T-W J , Q vi 'Q J years. N, Q J Q N 'x 1 4 A N 5 5 4 , 1 X 3 . N ,. 77 .1 3'-I ,-, ,, , , ' J ' fa K 'X , , ew 1 L J .a , rx 'L .v I .-. ,SQ -I . . , rf I ' 2, K is as . Q' ' 5 Martha Minter, B.A. Jean Webster, B.S. Stephen D. Bray, B.S. Westhampton College University of Richmond University of Tennessee English Radford College Geography, Biology Forensic Events Science, F.B.L.A. Biology Club Senior Class Eighth Grade Eighth Grade f 14' 22 - X - f gps. r Eleanor S. Turner, B.S. J. Warren Vipperman, B.S. Eraldine Covington, B.S. Mary Washingtong Madison V.P.I. Radford College William and Mary Agriculture Business Library Club F.F.A.g Eighth Grade F.B.L.A.g Junior Class Librarian FACULTY Ralph A. Tavenner, B.S. Barbara Holmes, B.A. V.P. I. Randolph Macon Agriculture Mathematics F.F.A. Senior Class KR g E. Laurence Dupuy, A.B. Catherine L. Dupuy, B.A. Naomi Gregson, B.S. Hampden Sydney Westhampton College Radford College V.P.I. Mathematicsg Guidance Home Economicsg F.H.A. Agricultureg Latin Beta Clubg Annual Beta Clubg Eighth Grade Veterans Training 51, so is ,LJMQ 23 4615 Tire Jake A. Motley, B.S. Q Vera Whitlock, B.S. Oscar H. Munch, Jr., B M Radford College Radford College 'A Houghton College Phys. Ed. and Health 'fx' Social Studiesg Art 'i Eastman School of Music Sophomore Class X K' Sophomore Class if Musicg Glee Clubg Bands Coach 3 Q Eighth Grade Mildred Huddle, B.S. Radford College English Forensic Events Senior Class Pauline Yates, B.A. Radford College Social Studiesg English Safe Drivers Club Freshman Class 'Ev rf. SLR ,Q Edna B. Lenderking, B.S. University of Oklahoma V.P.I. Business Alumni Club Freshman Class fi ? '1P- Myrtle O'Dell, B.S. Helen Hatcher, B.S Radford College Radford College Mathematics Home Economics Forensic Events F.H.A.g S.C.A. Annual Junior Class Arthur Stewart Louise G. Osborne, B.S. Maggie Davis, B.S. A.B.g M.A. Longwood College Madison College Georgetown College University of Virginia William and Mary Western Kentucky State Mathematics Historyg Government Industrial Arts Sophomore Class Forensic Events Sophomore Class rlcuuv Evelyn Wood, B.S. William F. Coplin, B.S. Radford College West Virginia University English Scienceg Safety Patrol Forensic E ts Eighth Grade P p iw' at 7 ,LN , J J Lena J. Gregory, B.S. Edward P. Jones, A.B. Doris U. Jennings, B.S. Madison College Guilford College Longwood College Social Studies Phys. Ed. and Health Phys. Ed. and Health Mathematics Freshman Class Freshman Class Freshman Class Coach Coach H , o 640540 Nw Lf' 4 ' nuff!!! 2 'bam' 1' 11 ,wh-fi' Yo OUR ORGANIZATIONS ARE LED BY SENIORS Lowell McKaughan, Monogram Club Pres., Betty Morris, F.B.L.A. Pres.g Jimmy Stratton, S.C.A. Pres., Orrin Clifton, Monitor Commissionerg Jane Swisher, Beta Club Pres.g Scott White, Senior Class Pres., Pansy Spencer, Editor of Scrollg Wayne Montrief, Editor of Spartaniang Phyllis Warren, Safe Driver's Club Pres.g Not Pictured Wayne Cox, F.F.A. Pres. 28 President Benlamm Scott White Route 4, Box 147 Martinsville, Virginia 9 . 3-4' Vice President Elizabeth Jane Swisher 714 Jefferson Street Martinsville, Virginia THE SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS zlffprwwfz W5 fl T- f ' .pw--X IUNKQQ fqv - x Secretary Treasurer Julia Ellen Stultz Joseph Clifton Martin Route 1, Box 243 Route 3 Martinsville, Virginia Axton, Virginia X, Reporter Glenda Farrell Roach Route 1 Axton, Virginia ,4-gt 'I',1 Sjv M Historian Robert Alexander Tavenner Ridgeway, Virginia il .. Joan Carolyn Barrow Box 66 Ridgeway, Virginia Patricia Mae Bouldin Box 362 Collinsville, Virginia cf Y S T7 THE SENIOR CLASS Shirley Mae Campbell Route 3, Box '77 Martinsville, Virginia Minnie Rebecca Clifton Route 1 Price, North Carolina Orrin William Clifton Spencer, Virginia Otis Wayne Cox Box 274 Ridgeway, Virginia Betty Jean Dalton Route 3 Martinsville, Virginia Bobby Gene Doss Route 4 Martinsville, Virginia lVS3 V'W 'ff N. 3- uf 'FFR as Claude Elliot Doyle Route 3 Martinsville, Virginia Jimmy Shelton Doyle Route 3 Martinsville, Virginia Jo Anne Frances Diuguid Route 3 Axton, Virginia Nancy Carol Dunn Route 2 Leaksville, North Carolina Moir Thomas Eanes Route 1, Box 119 Mar tinsville, Virginia Peggy Ray Earles Route 2 Axton, Virginia Ramona Lee Evans Spencer , Virginia Capatola Gauldin Route 2 Axton, Virginia GN ...................,.. , 1 5 4... du., ,41 in ryi QQ m,. V'l YN P 1 i be 5 L I 'Ox CV? 'vi' ut. up J, :S 5.1 3 lg . YV: Q5 l,- ix rx Tn? Www-- Helen Marie Gilbert Route 1, Box 137 Martinsville, Virginia Virginia Ann Gutherie Route 1 Axton, Virginia -ni-sy 'xi ' THE SENIOR CLASS Jean Pickurel Harris Route 1 Ridgeway, Virginia Ronnie Rae Hensley Route 2 Ridgeway, Virginia - as 1-7--r V' F' Jack Milton Hodges Route 1 Ridgeway, Virginia Hazel Louise Hooker Route 1, Box 80 Ridgeway, Virginia YHTP' Shirley Bralley Holland Route 2 Ridgeway, Virginia James Walter Holland Box 154 Ridgeway, Virginia .1--M Mb'- il- is bra Jerry Cornelious Holley Route 1 Martinsville, Virginia Betty Lee Johnston Route 1, Box 114 Martinsville, Virginia Fern Knight Hoyle Route 1 Axton, Virginia Virginia Ann Joyce Price, North Carolina William Watson Joyce, Jr. Ridgeway, Virginia Rebecca Lee Koger Rivermont Hgts. Martinsville, Virginia Bobby Wayne Kendrick Route 3 Martinsville, Virginia ,rfb 1, ,bf 1. iw L J' I, W L J ul . I 1 rg 'I . M14 . a x P I . - v - A ,FY . if ' nl,-if 4 fx uf? Douglas Clay Lawrence Route 4, Box 21 Martinsville, Virginia iv-iw bv Qi ga . 'Q' be X.. tj ,M ,I ,QQ , 5? 4 'Cine-.,. iq, W I-fxx 'WN KP Gs..-.f Doris Route Axton Nancy Route Axton ft , 111 in w-'N' THE SENIUR CLASS Georgia Ann Martin Route 1 Martinsville, Virginia Martha Pigg Martin Spencer, Virginia ITB 'UN ABQ Q. Q- ' HNF T7 Johnny Wayne Moore Route 1, Box 209 Martinsville, Virginia Betty Katherine Morris Box 296 Ridgeway, Virginia Fern Grogan Motley Route 1 Price, North Carolina William Earl Murphy Route 2 Leaksville, North Carolina Gladys Myers Nichols Route 2 Ridgeway, Virginia William Eugene Nichols Route 2 Ridgeway, Virginia Doris Janet Patterson Route 1 Axton, Virginia Sarah Elizabeth Payne Route 3 Axton, Virginia ICN 1 'Orin Nm. Q.. ave Q1 Nu.- Joseph Clifton Pulliam Route 1 Ridgeway, Virginia William Douglas Rea Spencer, Virginia Tata ,vi You eq in-0' THE SENIOR CLASS Posie Lester Roach, Jr. Route 1 Axton, Virginia William Howell Sharpe Price, North Carolina f Wvm Yu' ig, Arthelia Lee Sheppard Richard Sherwood Smith 1440 Rivermont Hgts. 10 Circle Drive Martinsville, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia Elizabeth Ann Sheppard Pansy Ruth Spencer Route 2 Box 173 Ridgeway, Virginia Ridgeway, Virginia 0535 -1--r ,f , V . 4. fi ln., '5-xi. . -:ag-J sf - - i . ' Q 4 Q ' x 3 nn., 've Q. N vos., James William Stratton Ridgeway, Virginia Nellie Josephine Thacker Route 1 Ridgeway, Virginia Jack Williams Tur ner Route 2, Box 60 Ridgeway, Virginia Phyllis Ann Warren Route 2, Box 208 Ridgeway, Virginia W ffl' 4 I Frances Arlene Wells I - 'N' 1 4' ' Route 1 ' 7 ' ' ' . , Martinsville, virginia ZW? vm, M2252- fffkf .fffzifmg ff 4 Dorothy Mae Wilson Route 2 Axton, Virginia Geneva Belle Wells Route 4, Box 406 Martinsville, Virginia -1-'f' , We , IW' tm, -qu-7 v-.-, 71? Edna Iris Wilson Route 1 Axton, Virginia 1 fi gqw r Q11 vrfxtv i ,vs s7....,, Q PV? 557 Nb 'li Q x ,-7 ' R' 'nw-...., Janice Dean Wileon Nancy Ann Wilson Route 2 Route 1 Axton, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia Philip Edward Winn Margaret Evelyn Wood Route 1 Spencer, Virginia Axton, Virginia Cy, Richard Page Wilson Box 207 Ridgeway, Virginia John Lewis Wyatt, Jr Box 111 Ridgeway, Virginia OFFICERS 'V' Reporter Doris Rea is? ' President Secretary Bobby Wood Margaret Shropshire THE lumon cuss Treasurer Vice -President Linda Reynolds Richard Dulaney fi lx C... 'rr .9-Q GA 483 '? Marion Barnes Wayne Barrow Marie Belton Lessie Bennett Clemmie Biggs Bruce Branch Alma Burgess 'haf '-1 E-1 THE IUNIUR CLASS 'S 1-t Q' ia. 'CD 4 A Mary Agee Betty Ashby Donald Ashby Martha Ashby Peggy Ashby Clyde Barbour Shirley Barker Kennon Barnes J-3 I ' 5, 5-y .T CX ig 'S if Oren Byrd E aa N. 38 1 UUN Catherine Caldwell Willie Caldwell Harold Coleman Sam Collier Kennon Cox Thomas Cox Patsy Craddock Peggy Curry if Q, I2 -r THE IUNIUR CLASS we, 1' P4 4, '19 in-wx kur- C, lk '- Tv? 1 'h i-Q 5 i' :z J, 'yu-'T Polly Davis Barbara Dunn Barbara Durham Paul Eames Daniel Eanes Eugene Eanes Nancy Earles Margorie Epling as 'Q7 ,Q 'av- W wx YI? Josetta Harris Nell Harrison Roger Hawley Janet Motley Holland 5 J. E. Hopkins Charleen Hurd Becky Joyce Roy Kellam 1 ,efn Jimmy Faucette Lee Fisher Buddy Flippin ' Ruth Francisco 45 -vs 'N' 'Wx .. Helen Gravely Evadell Harbour Ruth Harnsberger Annie Harris Y? uf, THE IUNIDR CLASS V L.: Y,- i X z 15, 1 1 -,' QQ,-.-f ian H' x '7 Lloyd Mitchell Jean Moore Doris Morris Jimmy Nickelston Billy Norman Carol Odell Tommy Palmer Patsy Parcell its Q 3 Frances Still Frankie Stovall Thelma Stultz Judy Tatum Connie Thacker Barbara Turner Shelby Via James Walker 'Ley- THE IUNIUR CLASS Billy Pearman Phillip Pigg Patsy Roach Peggy Shelton George Shumate Leon Smith Jewell South Hazel Sparks KN fx v? t Y .v-Q. il' fi Nm. lx K' x 'fry Q Lewis Walker Alice Walls Peggy Warren Bobby Sue Wilson Edward Wilson Kathaleen Wilson Louise Wilson Billy Wood Rf 155 -p Lu: t.2,. fg,X President Vice -President Clifton Campbell Jean Underwood THE SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS iw , N-qv., W:--ff? .M-Q ,va 1-ea trip SK-..-f Q' Secretary Treasurer Reporter Martha Lambeth Sheldon Nichols Jean Patterson S.C.A. REPRESENTATIV ES K V .4 yy, . Lv Carl Barrow V .3 3 Nancy Byrd 1 R Patricia Jones tv f P . W, Qi' Billy Jordan S' J . if . 'W-. 1 1 ' Johnsie Roberts ' J x Q , Wayne Minter 'X I Q ' un Jane Tatum L., A ' f 4... W Q., Randy Wells S fy hi Mildred Agee Carol Ashby Dolly Barker Jean Barrow Tommy Biggs Millie Boaz Ronald Boswell Marjorie Bou1d1n Lf' 1 vw' Betty Compton Larry Compton Gayle Conner Cindy Cox Joseph Durham Barbara Edwards Joan Flanagan David Gauldin fi Kay George Helen Gilbert Joann Gravely Betty Jean Gregor Betty Lou Gregory James Guilliams Dixie Handy Mildred Harris ..-Qi .wr sq.- 'I-P. T' ' Alvis Hopkins Harold Isley Marvin Jenkins Betty Joyce Donald Joyce Wayne Kellaxn Mona Kendall Elaine Knight 15 'VX 49 44, 45348 Nhv TSP, FT? iqar up-7 145. 'fs s.- 'bv x. as .fx Rosemary Harris Modean Hatcher Linda Haynes William Hill . Mary Frances Holland Sarah Holland 1 -V Q 4 '-na. S..-f fi 1 Q' 554 ...- t .QX f nan it 13 XQ XL THE SUPHU qw '51 Q. - 3 'ir- 4-Qs 'Sf I 'aims ' L.f Fi ay V153 tr 199 ' .11 'UN a-, J Q.. 4 ,, Jeanette Lawson Eva Lewis Mary Frances Livengood Ruth McCormick Frances Manning Tillman Marshall Ernestine Martin Marie Martin Sally Lou Martin y +-.- I to X A Billy May Glenda Campbell Mays MORE CLASS Fw 5: ' N, ' '. N-W-I Qi? if Juanita Maxey Rebecca Mills Nancy Minter ml ,- it TS S' 1 bf A . wwf V by ,, , lib -Q, fi -an-5 'Fw .4-1... AM W! David Minton Jeannette Mitchell Mary Frances Mize Jesse Moore Ralph Morris Carl Murphy Samuel Pearman '17 ., 'V'-Us -. FCS Mildred Pickurel Dale Powell Ruth Powell Peggy Pratt Barbara Priddy Donald Rea Marie Rea Martha Richardson Lucille Riddle S. tial ,J L 2 ,. ' F 1 S., 'inns .- -., Q1 Marvin Searce Nancy Scott Ann Simmons Ethel Slaydon Gerldlne Smith Arleane Speakman Bobby Strait Y'7' rx. 'Guo 'T'-aa, 2-'ec c,....,7 ...N ,rf , M, ,, 410, Eloise Roach Gary Roach Dorothy Roberts Johnny Robertson Mary Frances Rorrer Bernard Scearce 'W' , A x fn. A15 V17 'K '-If an N-by' P 1. Jkfg 'bg X N THE SUPHU A-5 Sv-Q wav, 15 4uq' .fi fN if 34, Barbara Swisher Y Yr 'A an '7 MORE CLASS 'ts fi 'UK f-.M ,...,x Joyce Wilson Lelia Wilson Virginia Wilson Janet Turner Jimmy Vernon Ralph Walker June Walls Joan Washburn Margaret Wells Carol West Frances Wilson l '99- Phyllis Wingfield Lawer ence Wood THESE HAVE FUN 14. if MX K M I w Q1 Yr' W sf! I l n l w 51 'X 5sw 'ILZQ7' TQ iw is E A? ge W. C. Arrington Charles Ashby Ronnie Ashby Freddie Baker Mary Virginia Barbour Bobby Barnes Melvin Barnes Forrest Ann Barrow Josephine Belton Norma Jean Billings Wayne Byrd Connie Caldwell Dorothy Lou Campbell f af ,,nQg iff. T555 OFFICERS President George Hobson Vice President Jimmy Bennett Secretary-Treasurer Larry Lawson Reporter Frances Goins THE FRESHMAN CLASS ver 5 1-' i xi Q, rg, on-I I Q57 1 ,i .a.y gp: 25 it 4 QS-f Gene Cardwell Gloria Jean Clark Charles Clifton Troy Coleman Gerald Compton Jackie Compton Jackie Covington Curtis Cox Joe Cox Texas Crews Priscilla Doyle Leona Duncan Ronnie Duncan Brownie Durham Joan Eanes L.. 'T 'E is ads,- spmf , I 4'S t av ixx at ,V 'Y I me sg,- 2. n X? L. I X, -Q1 j an , 1 X' -'33, '41-n W . -Q., ,si Q71 THE FRESHMAN CLASS l A 'Um nw 5-1,4 , v'-srx' sn 1 aa- ' X :Q 'I' , G' fi wx 'Q X JF If 'ig 4 . - H K H -M Ev' e- X. E 'f K i t 'Q 1 D, . Q 5 '- , ,Ht Qxn-. 4 ' I J J 1 - A , ' I 4 X , , r ? Virginia Earles Linda Eggleston Jean Flanagan Judy Flannagan Glenda Foster Avagill Fulcher Billy Gauldin Vlrgie Gauldin Peggy Grimes Donald Haley Albert Joe Hanklns Davis Hankins Rucker Hardy Thomas Hardy Eldon Harris thi I ,ar Q na ii A 2 X k . J , -J Q, ' ac: gt Z , ' T P K, I B' In I 3' m 2: xl, B tale' f , , AJ THE FRESHMAN CLASS Martha King 1.2. 6 :Q Connie Koger Elaine Koogler Patricia Lawrence Carolyn Livengood Barbara McGuire Dolores McGuire Billy Mabe Patsy Mabe Melvin Martin Stuart Martin Michael Mason Anita Maxcy Mary Jane Mellott Roger Miller s...,. xv ' 7 Tx J, Cl-, , w-..,s ' ,Ear Jane Harris Lena Harris Sadie Harris Charleen Harville Peggy Hayden Doris Hedrick Billy Hinchee Richard Hodges Wayne Hooker Gary Horton Marjorie Huff Bobby Joyce Douglas Joyce Nancy Joyce Joan Kendrick 3. -uw 759 KY lsr W-...,! wg -, . . 4 Rs: ,, -..-X 1-1, -... x.V Wy, Y ,--.x fi Q . in 5' , 5 i Janice Mills Shirley Mitchell Jerry Mize Faye Montrief Agnes Moore Eva Moore Berkley Mountcasel Bonnie Munroe Faye Nichols Carol Patterson Bennie Pearman Emma Jean Pickurel Evelyn Powell Louis Powell Betty Price '94 S 1 Nu... 1-.N K-.N . l I Q - r 3 'QM 'sf 'Q' e n A . x. M ' gif ' f 'vi 'vit t'W'x T! t 1.1 G3 , fi qv YZ 7 il Y PS ne L . ,. ,, f it E 2 J' Wrryy THE FRESHMAN CLASS are iff' was J z S7 W Ax L fl 5 'I ,, , I ex A.- k 3' 05 ls. ' ' '-. r-... ... , :- fsvw- I pi ef, Y'-6 5 'y, - tr ' 'P 1a , A . Q. 225' Br ' 'ZR r., Charlotte Riddle F. C. Riddle Lewis Riddle Lee Robinson Ronnie Roberts Elizabeth Robertson Kennon Robertson Eugene Rumley Barbara Sanders Rodger Scott Ann Shelton Lynn Sheppard Russell Shropshire, Mildred Soloman Judy South .ax 'Ux- ...L I G 2? v fx Q-, 'VN 'O' ?- Patricia Wells Bill White Lucille Williams Orbreyn Williams Janette Wilson Laverne Wilson Shirley Wilson Annete Wood Keith Wood Wayne Woody Erma Wyatt Carolyn Young Glenwood Young ax V fm iw W-'x YN'-r ., Qt, gl: R' 5 Lt. f N- 1 :- V I I g THE FRESHMAN CLASS Q Y? nh' 'Y 51, 'S-'7 Nz---rj! x., Harold Wright i N '- 'SI 55 Q 5. . 5, Jacqueline Young KQ Ami 15? 51 35 faq' Jane Southern Kenneth Stewart Louise Stewart Barbara Stone Howard Tate Lillie Taylor Juanita Tincher Annie Mae Turner Jimmy T1u'ner Sherrie 'hxrner Rebecca Tyree Phyllis Vipperman Frances Walls Daryl Warren Jamie Wells 72? v2.19 -11, 'V+ , ,ai , x.. ' 1 1 ' 4 fe. X 'gn 'wfsfm June 1 1940 September 18 1955 4 KENNETH THOMAS BATEMAN May 31 1939 December 4 1955 74649 Wade Zlfifz W4 7aaf Qin- 15, 'hu- ROGER BE LL BREWER 1 ' 1 ,A J, ' 192 .IQ I , f Q! 'riff Z . s ' s K N it A EIGHTH 'GW-5 if President 8 B Susan Collins President 8 A Robert Talley w T . V5- President 8 D Raymond Justice 4-A-1 President 8 E Billy Mize i W'-. President 8 F Phyllis Sharpe 58 GRADE ' K 'bf 1 President 8 C Caroline Fisher ,-5 4UN C5 President 8 G Jean Walker '-n. '77 3 I bf v'Il'f s. x 1 Huw Patsy Campbell Wayne Campbell Q' 3 ,A Q Mary Frances Cardwell Q, Q? P ly i Bobby Carter Henry Carter Bobby Chatto Marie Clark David Compton Margaret Compton Onita Compton William Compton Linda Conner Jane Covington Grandvllle Cox Richard Cox Wayne Creasy Ada Belle Cregger Hugh Dickerson Gayle Donovant Woodrow Eames Jane Ashby Carolyn Ashby Lillie Agee Billy Agee Lillian Allff Evelyn Barker Malinda Barrow Mary Jane Barrow Nancy Bateman Hazel Bates Albert Bates Jr. Dora Bell Doris Bell Bernelle Bennett Geneva Boardwine Harvey Boaz Betty Bonds Mozelle Bonds Addie Faye Bullard Tim Burton W' admit' QQ ti 'I 3 'X A 'f5'i53K ' vi L. . , 22.75. 'T 'Os S., sv, 1 Y lim , Oi Tommy Gregory Helen Hankins Jerry Hankins Virginia Hardy Carolyn Harris Gerald Harris Leroy Harris Margaret Harris Nancy Harris Judy Harrison Bobby Hensley Frances Ann Hill Alvis Hodges Betty Hodges Jimmy Holland Vickie Holland McCoy Hooker Mary Hopkins Polly Hudson ah. cvs L+- ? ,f Dennis Eanes Perry Eanes William Emerson Claudie Fackler Shirley Foley Vannie Foley Betty Francisco Dorothy Freeman Beverly Gauldin Nellie Gauldin Robert Gauldin Gloria Gilley Joyce Gilley Leon Gilley Connie Goins Winslow Goins Inez Gravely Kenneth Gravely Raymond Gravely Sheila Green EIGHTH 's ,,. iq, 'Uv' C77 f 35 ,- Y N165 3 Q.. -D, W , it Y Ji 3 , . --, 5 -we --M, X Brenda Hughes Chester Hundley Kenneth Hundley Sandra Hurd Demetrice Jackson Patsy Jackson Sandra Jamison James Jarrett Jerry Jenkins Wayne Johnson Woodrow Johnson Charles Jones Bobby Joyce Tommy Joyce Wayne Kallam Becky Kendrick David Kendrick Jean Kennett Janet Knight Joe Lambeth I gs' 46' x. J:- i 21- 'Nas' 4 1 H 'lvffi ,Q ,.,.,,, ,. 4, , A 5 3 1 if iq V -5 3 '-27' '5 'G , K 'J f' ., 4 VJ 3 x N 4' C Tommy Land Anna Sue Law Ruby Lawson Benny Lea Billy Lester Arthur Lewis Lou Lovell Tyler Lynch Roger McBride Edna Mae McMillan Lorinda McVay Patsy Martin Ann Merriman Carol Miller Carolyn Minter Jimmy Minter Lucille Mlze Gale Moore Kemieth Moore Jane Morris ,mf 's. fs. David Patterson Clayton Pendleton Patsy Pickurel Shirley Pickurel Jane Pilson Ronald Poff Patricia Pofi Bobby Pruitt Elizabeth Pruitt Walter Pruitt Ann Rea Pat Rea J ohnsie Reynolds Helen Riggin Betty Ann Roach Nancy Roach Nellie Roach Polly Roach Betty Roberts Brenda R nhertsnn Patsy Morris Tommy Morris Sherman Moser Charles Motley David Moxley Randalle Moxley Catherine Myers Gerald Myers Nancy Murphy Shirley Murphy Willie Ann Murphy Paul Nickelston Billy Nobles Dillard Norman Randolph O Dell Joyce O'Dell Sarah O Dell Virginia O Dell Ronnie Osborne Jerry Otey 0 Rebecca Robertson John Rorrer Bobby Scott Lois Scott Norma Scott Lonza Seay Betty Sheppard Bobby Sheppard Mary Sheppard Ralph Shropshire Betty Shumate Agnes Simmons Clinton Smart Robert Smart Judy Smith Shirley Smith Yome Smith Ronald Speakman Shelby Stewart Nancy Stone faffss. ,wrap -,fe , A, ,,,, ,, , H' ' ai' ,Jef f 'vu N3 . 'ir' A A, x cc! r ,X A' , sig, ig ,A V 8 .I '-R is ff SJ M 1 'Q ev rr E X ' is ,ef as O 0-Q 1, la, A f ..., 1 .I X X . ill' I Jr .Aga ' Q. nv.. v he v5 S- T7 1,55 1 N! C Sue Stone Esther Sweitzer Charles Swinney Carolyn Talbert Ronald Talbert Norma Tate Richard Tate Joe Tatum Sue Tavenner John Thomasson Margaret Todd Ann Trent Basil Trent Gary Turner Bobby Underwood Carol Underwood Howard Walker Coy Wall Wayne Walls Jane Washburn 'sr- 'QN gh ug, 5. 'sf R Orrin and Wayne get the eighth graders ready to take individual pictLu'es in October for the annual. 64 ,v . a 5 I M , v 5 JW., Ml I 17 ff Nfff 'z , .4 . iw Wilson Washburn Carol Wells Alice White James Wilkins Alice Williams Memory Williams Margaret Wilson Mary Ann Wilson Carolyn Wimbish Reamy Winn Keith Wood James Wright Ann Wyatt Jackie Wyatt Linda Wyatt Patsy Wyatt Jo Lynn Yeatts C. W. Young - ue Y ,J ,,,1f ...Q J V I 5 1 li K: I go P 5 R V A Q, 'dx 5 Q 1 2 wi K , fa an is 3 'rad' , s 559 P 4 . , it ,gi . 7 47 ., Ver.. LEATHER CRAFT NIGHT CLASS Mrs. J. W. Bittle, Mrs. Patti Parlier, Mrs. Ochessa Moore, Mrs. Lillie Powell, Miss Mil- dred Huddle , Mr s . Rachel Shropshire, Mrs. Ruth Lam- beth, Mr. Stewart, Mrs. Irene Connor. ADULT CLASSES INSTITUTIONAL ON THE FARM TRAINING Front: Mr. Dupuy, Instructor, Claude Haley, Dallas Hylton, D e ew 0 o d Bateman, Everett Thacker. Back: Harold Brown, Fred Carter. Absent: Bobby Jones, Lawrence Dillon, Nolen Price. Z' J . 2 FARM MACHINERY REPAIR CLASS Mr. R. A. Tavenner, Agricul- ture Instructorg Mr. Gauldin, Mechanic. R HCTIVITIES N 4 li I5-TQ! STUDENT CO-OPERATIVE SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR AND SENIOR S. C. A. REPRESENTATIVES Front row: Claude Doyle, Jack Tur- ner, Shelby Via, G e o r g i a Martin, Jimmy Nickleston, Johnsie Roberts, Troy Rupa.rd Second row: Virginia Guthrie, Ginger Stultz, Nancy Byrd, Billy Jordan, M ar tha Ashby, Jane Tatum, Patricia J one s Back row: Wayne Minter, Carl Barrow, Randy Wells, L ow e ll Mcliaughan, Bobby Wood, Donald Ashby Left to right: Mr. Robert C. Lewis, Sponsor, Jimmy Stratton, president, Miss Helen Hat- cher, sponsor The Student Co-operative Association is not just another club. It is the only organization in school which represents EVERY student in school. The S.C.A.'s legislative body, the Coun- cil, is composed of two representatives from each homeroom. The four principle officers are elected by vote of the student body. This year the council planned for: 1. Delegates to attend the four-day summer workshop held in Harrisonburg in July, 1955. 2. Entertaining the Danville District S.C.A.Annual Convention, at D.M.H. on November 17, 1955. 3. Sponsoring the March of Dimes and Junior Red Cross Drives at school. 4. Sending delegates to the State Convention on March 16 and 17 and submitting Mar- garet Shropshire as a candidate for the office of State Secretary. 5. Proposingfor student body discussion, a student handbook, a student operated study hall and the possibility of awarding J . V. Athletic letters. 6. Presenting an achievement award plaque to the school. Under the active leadership of our president, Jimmy Stratton, the above became part of our Moments to Remember. 68 ASSOCIATION S.C.A. OFFICERS AND STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Left to right: Linda Reynolds, Scott White, Margaret Shropshire, Josetta Harris, Jimmy Stratton, Jean Pat- terson, Ann Joyce, Peggy Warren EIGHTH AND NINTH GRADE S.C.A. REPRESENTATIVES Front row: Harvey Boaz , Betty Sheppard, Bobby Sheppard, Marie Clark, Frances Ann Hill, Memory Williams, Priscilla Doyle, Patsy Wyatt, Second row: Carolyn Young, Inez Gravely, Ronny Duncan, Jerry Jenkins, Patsy C a mpb ell, Dillard Norman, Back row: Winslow Goins, Frances Goins , George Hobson, Jimmy Bennett, S h ir l e y Mitchell, Roger Scott STUDENT COURT Seated, left to right: Mr. Ed Levi, Pansy Spenc er , Wayne Montrief, J lrnrny Stratton, Douglas Lawrence, Margaret Shropshire, Dick Smith, Ruth l-Iarnsburger, Mrs. Osborne Standing, left to right: Mr. Robert Lewis, Phyllis Warren, Orrin Clif- ton, David Minton f' .frm ,-5 ag, A 'S-4 VVS ,ing ., Alma Burgess Joan Barrow Josetta Harris Ruth Carol Harnsburger OFFICERS Wayne Montrief Vice-President Julia Stultz Secretary Jane Swisher President Edna Wilson Treasurer Ramona Evans Historian Ann Joyce Becky Koger Douglas Lawrence Peggy Curry Betty Dalton Virginia Guthrie Jean P. Harris BETA Georgia Martin Martha Martin Nancy McGuire Carole Minter Jean Moore ,355 it A 11 'El' Johnny Moore Betty Morris Doris Morris Carroll O'Dell Linda Reynolds CLUB The Beta Club attempts to express in tangi- ble s er v ic e to the school and community the ideals symbolized by the stars on its pin ----- leadership, character, and achievement. Making money, not one of the main objec- tives, is necessary to defray the incidental ex- penses of the club, such as sending members to Richmond for the State Convention in March. The only means the club has of raising money is the operation of the school supply store, each member assumes his or her individual responsi- bility for opening the store, before and after school, and at the end of each lunch hour, on a regular schedule. Through the co-operation of the entire student body, the White Christmas Program sponsored by the club, was very suc- cessful. Large baskets were sent to three needy families in our school community. Fresh fruit, canned food, toys, and clothing, were turned over to the local chapter of Christmas Cheer for distribution to others throughout the county. Beta Club contributes substantially to other causes, such as the March of Dimes and the National Beta Educational Fund. We are espec- ially interested in the latter, because several for - mer members have made use of this Fund to go to college. On each morningof the three day mid-term Exam-period, Pansy Spencer, Douglas Lawrence, and B obby Wood, spoke on various aspects of honesty , to the entire school, over the P.A. System. Betas sponsor ed a courtesy campaign to emphasize its importance in furthering our i- deals. This was done by a wrong way skit followed by a better way skit in an Assembly Program, emphasizing times and plac es to be courteous. Margaret Shropshire Pansy Spencer Jimmy Stratton Mr s . Dupuy , Sponsor, Jane Swisher, Presldentg Miss Greg- son, Sponsor, plan for courtesy campaign Judy Tatum Alice Walls Bobby Wood Richard Wilson Geneva Wells Phyllis Warren Peggy Warren T7 'mar Tv . ': 1 1' ' OF AMERICA Miss Hatcher, Shelby Via, Miss Gregson, plan for new horizons. The Drewry Mason Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America is made up of girls who have taken or are taking Home Economics. Our girls are learning to live better today so that our lives and those of our families will be better tomorrow. To improve their club and their home, the members work toward degrees of achievement. These are awarded to those girls who have attained certain qualities set up by the National Or- ganization. There are two degrees obtained in the high school chapter - the Junior Homemaker Degree and the Chapter Degree. For the first time in the history of the club twelve girls re- ceived their Junior Homemaker Degrees in an assembly program, where they were presented a key, the symbol of this degree, Myrian Barnes, Shelby Via, Mona Kendall, Ann Joyce, Virginia Guthrie, Elaine Knight, Glenda Roach, Arlene Wells, Bobbie Sue Wilson, and Edna Wilson. To improve the community the girls painted the family mailboxes, aided a needy family, and participated in the World Christmas Festival. Rose bushes were donated for the school yard. As school projects, a winter fashion show was given as an assembly program. A sewing shop was equipped to meet all emergencies among the faculty and the students. The club participated in the Axton and Danville Fairs, bought U N E S C O Stamps and sent Care packages. Some of the programs for the inter esting meetings were, fly Mr. Mueller, an exchange teacher from Germany, talking on the family life in Germany, 121 arrangement of spring flowers. Although many projects were completed, we do not n e gl ect fun. Bake sales were held, a Mother -Daughter Banquet, a picnic with the F.F.A. Chapter and six girls attended the F.F.A. - F.H.A. summer camp near Smithfield, Virginia. Front Row: Barbara Priddy, Mildred Agee, Myrian Barnes, Elaine Knight, Sally Martin, Jea- nette Lawson, Patsy Parcell, Nancy Byrd. Second Row: Mildr ed Harris, Janet Motley, Joan Flanagan, Martha Lambeth, Mona Kendall, Nancy Minter, Frances Rorrer, Fern Motley, Jean Barrow. Third Row: Linda Hayes, Mary Frances Holland, Dale Powell, Shirley Barker, Modean Hatcher, Carole Ashby, Barbara Swisher, Dorothy Roberts. YT7 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS 14 I T7 Front Row: ForrestAnn Barrow, Margie Bouldin, Carolyn Young, Mary Virginia Barbour, Annie Mae Turner, Emma Jean Pickurel, Faye Montrief, Bonnie Monroe. Second Row: Delores Mc- Guire, Barbara McGuire, Mildred Soloman, Rebec ca Tyree, Lynn Sheppard, Jane Southern, Phyllis Vipperman, Patricia Lawrence, Evelyn Powell. Bac k Row: Lena Harris, Norma Jean Billings, Linda Eggleston, Gayle Conner, Lavern Wilson, Erma Wyatt, Glenda Mays, Josephine Belton. TOWARD NEW HORIZONS First Row: Polly Davis, Betty Ashby, Peggy Ashby, Carol O'Dell, Peggy Shelton, Bobbi Sue Wil- son, Frances Still, Le s s i e B e nn e t t , Patsy Roach. Second Row: Shelby Via, Alma Burgess, Annie Harris, Hazel Sparks, Evelyn Wood, C l e mm i e Biggs, Thelma Stultz, Ruth Francisco, Mary Ellen Coleman. Third Row: Miss Gregson, Evadell Harbour, Barbara Manning, Doris Patterson, Edna Wilson, Glenda Roach, Virginia Guthrie, Arlene Wells. T7 3 I The Future Farmers of America, a National organiza- tion for farm boys in school, has a definite place in Drewry Mason High School. Besides receiving practical training in the latest and best practices for farm jobs, and rendering a community ser vic e in reforestation, fire fighting, pruning orchards and landscaping, the boys receive a most valuable training in citizenship. From their organizational ritual and their meetings, they learn to preside, take part in discussions and to handle at least twenty-five parliamentary situations. Their partici- pation in public speaking contests gives them valuable ex- perience and their dairy, live s toc k, forestry, and Degree Team contests give them good training and teaches them to mingle with others, to be good losers, as well as good win- ners. These contests begin in the local school, continue through the Fairystone Federation and on to the District and State contests. To raise m oney for chapter activities the F.F.A. boys sold 120 fruit cakes. The members of the c lub plan to sell advertisements for a calendar as a money-raising project. The chapter contributed S20 to the Fairystone Federa- tion in order that a member of the Federation could attend the National F.F.A. Convention in Kansas City. FUTURE FARMERS AMERICA Mr. Vipperman, Wayne Cox, Mr. Tavenner plan for contest. Members of the chapter are raislngfive pure-bred dairy helfer calves which were donated by leading dair ym e n in Henry County. These boys become owners of the calves but give back to the chapter the first heifer calf, to be given to another boy. A herford, pure-bred, registered bull was placed in the hands of Stuart Martin for the use of improving the breed of cattle of the chapter. The bull was donated by Sears Roebuck K: Company. The chapter members will continue helping to improve the schoolgrounds by planting shrubs and flowers and by do- ing simple landscaping. The chapter also cooperates with the Governor of Vir- ginia's Plant More Trees Program by planting trees on their own and neighbor's farms for re-forestation. The social high-light of the year is a Federation Banquet in the spring. OFFICERS President, Wayne Cox, Vice-President, J. C. Martin, Secre- tary, Thomas Coxg Treasurer, Jack Hodges, Reporter, Ronnie Hensley, Sentinel, Pete Pearman, Advisors, J. W. Vippermang R. A. Tavenner Back Row: Mr. Tavenner , J. C. Martin, Jay McVay, Curtis Cox, Donald Joyce, Linley Tate, Wayne Byrd, Pete Pearman, Mr. Vipperman , Thomas Cox, Middle Row Left: Jack Hodges, Brownie Durham, Johnny R ob e r ts on, Bill May, Wayne Priddy. Front Left: Ronnie Hensley, Harold Carter, Ronald Boswell, Joseph Durham, Scott White, Wayne Cox. 3 Tx ' , J- iii, A 1 J Fxgf J ABBA Bobby Tavenner, J. C. Martin, Ronnie Hensley, Scott White, Posie Roach, Wayne Cox, Jack Hodges, Mr. Tavenner. Rosie Roach, Wesley Grogan, Edward Wilson, Daniel Eanes, Buddy Joyce, Bobby Tavenner, Mr. Tavenner, Billy Nichols, Robert Mason, Clyde Barbour, Connie Thacker, Bobby Kendrick, Alvis Hopkins, Johnny Moore, Bobby Doss, Kennon Cox, Lee Fisher, Tommy Eanes, Kennon Barnes, Harold Coleman, Donald Ashby. 'I' in 1-0221 ui ' V .1 ls-v.. -s ,'.u 5. I' ff -Inf, LIN.: iii? X Ml THE SCROLL Editor Pansy Spencer, Sponsor Mr Lewis get ready for an Edition STAFF Business Manager Peggy Curry Managing Editor Ann Joyce Circulation Manager Patti Bouldin Exchange Arthella Sheppard Ads Johnsxe Roberts Typist Dor1s Rea Photographer Philip Wmn My name is 'I'he Scroll I know I m a newspaper I was kept alive elght months durlng this school year by eighteen journalism students. Once a month these students pushed me out of bed and splattered my she e ts with pictures, news stories, features, and student's opimons. Many students, parents, and alumni gazed at me when I entered their presence. Some sm1led. Some frowned. I knew I couldn't please everyone, but day ln and day out I kept hearing loud talk about reader interest. I was glad. More people smiled as my looked 1mproved. I would like to thank those students who made my life possible. You had to sell a lot of cokes at ball games, and many ads. You sponsored ahomecommg dance just so I wouldn't be in debt. In return, I hope I've taught you some lessons in bookkeeping, salesmanship, journalistic writ ing, and I lmow I have developed among you co operation, responsibllzty, as well as leadership. To my editor I would like to say, You dressed me and decked me out in a pleasing manner and I was always proud to display my columns m dignity. I'm laid away in atomb, now called a bmder a big blue binder. I'm making history. I lmow. I'm a newspaper. The public will always call me The Scroll. 76 'Na , - Y V I AV1'ji'f'?? f Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pansy Spencer , . . 7 , - 'l? nu yi li' uvmwwlwvfw- s E f X r PLANNING THE LAYOUT Front Row: Doris Rea, Ann Joyce, Pansy Spen- cer, Linda Reynolds, Patti Bouldin, Frances Manning. Second Row: Philip Winn, Peggy Curry, Mr. Lewis, Johnsie Roberts, Arthelia Sheppard. 77 53 Ni? Soliciting Ads--early in September. How tired we got! Memories of the wonderful people who helped us! THE SPARTANIAN The Sponsors and Editors go into a huddle. Mr. Max Ward, photographer, shows Josetta just how to pose for a good picture. X I f. .5 we if fi' 3' ff A is t . Jean Moore, Mrs. Dupuy, Miss O'Dell, Back: Barbara Manning, Josetta Harris, Julia Stultz, Becky Koger, Orrin Clifton, Joan Barrow, Wayne Montrief, Bobby Tavenner, Willie Caldwell. Richard Wilson, Bobby Wood, Jane Swisher. THE STAFF AT WORK Our efforts, our desires, our sorrows and our happines s are the results of the fires of imagination, the endless streams of ideas, and the enormous amount of expended energy. Here it is ---------- the lasting satisfaction of creation ---------- The Spartanian of 1956. A lot of work goes into the organization of an annual. Soliciting ads, drawingup the dummy , the lay out envelopes, identifying pictures, selecting a theme, collecting and editing write-ups are just some of the duties of the staff. Selling subscriptions is a real experience in salesman- ship and bookkeeping. Beating that February 15th deadline and striving to produce the best book ever make the work interesting and a lot of fun. Under the guidance of our two wonderful sponsors, Mrs. Catherine Dupuy and Miss Myrtle O'De1l, we have produced a book which we hope will bring you much pleasure. 79 FUTURE BUSINESS FirstRow: BettyAshby, Peggy Ash- by. Second Row: Elizabeth Shep- pard, Betty Morris, Phyllis Warren, Betty Dalton, Ramona Evans. Third Row: Doris Rea, Peggy Shelton, Carroll O'Dell, Frances Still, Shir- ley Lovell. Fourth Row: Ruth Francisco, Nancy McGuire, Peggy Earles, Marjorie Epling. Fifth Row: Barbara Dunn, Hazel Hooker. First Row: G e n e va Wells, Janice Wilson, Roy Kellam, Polly Davis, Glenda Roach, J o A n n e Diuguid. Second Row: Joyce Wilson, Capatola Gauldin, D o r o thy Wilson, D or is Morris. Third Row: Eugene Eanes, Kennon Cox, Lee Fisher, Betty Joyn- son, Tommy Minter. Standing: Mrs. Lenderking. Standing: Onita Martin, Mrs. Cov- ington. Front Row: Donald Ashby, Mary Frances Mize, Pete Pearman, Lucille Riddle. Second Row: Bar- bara Turner, Mildred Harris, Nancy Minter, Mona Kendall. Third Row: Barbara Swisher, Dorothy Robert- son, B etty Joyce, Frankie Stovall. Fourth Row: Mary Frances Rorrer, Barbara Clifton, Phyllis Wingfield. LEADERS OF AMERICA Standing: Gladys N i c h o 1 s . First Row: Bill Murphy, Aubrey Lawson, Jimmy Vernon, Posey Roach. Second Row: Douglas Lawerence, Richard Flippin, A l i c e Walls, Scott White. Third Row: J. C. Martin, Richard Mays, Betty Payne, Edna Wilson. Fourth Row: Betty Johnson, Bobby Doss, Billy Nic h o ls , Philip Winn. Miss Webster , Betty Morris, and Mrs. Covington check the scrapbook of F.B.L.A. activities. OFFICERS President, Betty Morris, Vice-President, Geneva Wells, Secretary, Betty Johnston, Treasurer, Betty Jean Dalton, Reporter, Polly Evans, His- torian, Phyllis Warren, Sponsors, Miss Dorothy Jean Webster, Mrs. Eraldine R. Covington. PURPOSES: To develop competent aggressive business leadership, strengthen the confidence of young men and wom en in themselves and in their work, to create more interest and under- standing in the intelligent choice of business occupations, to develop character, train for use- ful citizenship, and foster patriotism, to partici- pate in cooperative effort, to become acquainted with new and improved business systems and equipment. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In the tall, new members were received, initiated, and entertained. We had a Christmas par ty for all members and fixed two baskets of food, clothing, and toys for needy families. The club sponsored a Talent Show in Assembly. Members of the club have worked for various te a c h e r s in school, doing typing and reports. We also did typing for the sponsor of the Alumni Association. A number of our group attended the State Convention in Roanoke and the Regional Meeting in Radford. First Row: Sally Martin, Shirley Campbell. Second Row: Martha Richardson, Glenda Mays, Marjorie Bouldin, Eloise Roach, Josephine Thacker. Third Row: Thomas Cox, Ernestine Mar- tin, Lelia Wilson, Patsy Parcell, Bobbie Sue Wilson, Thelma Stultz. Fourth Row: Eva Lewis, Lloyd Mitchell, Linda Haynes, Betty Lou Gregory, Virginia Wilson. Fifth Row: Ann Simmons, Modean Hatcher, Billy Wood, Wayne Minter, J. E. Hopkins. Standing: Mrs. Edna Lenderking. FORENSICS Alma Burgess, Glenda Roach, Char- leen Hurd, Joe Tatum, Richard Tate, Harvey Boaz, Ann Joyce, Barbara Manning. Second, Linda Wyatt, San- dra Hurd, Glenda Foster, James Wilkens, Shelby Stewart, Jean Pa t t e r s on , Third, Becky Tyree, Lorinda McVay, Pat Wells, Nancy Stone, Becky Koger. Fourth, Robert Winslow Goins. THE DEBATERS Linda Reynolds, Shelby Via, Standing, Bobby Wood, Wayne Montrief, Billy Pearman, David Minton , Jesse Moore, Roger Hawley. Talley, Betty Ashby, Susan Collins EVENTS The Sponsors plan to help all the groups. Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Williams, Miss Hudd l e , Miss O'Dell, Miss Minter, Miss Wood. THE SPEAKERS PROSE AND POETRY READING Eugene Rumley, Lewis Walker, John- Carol Minter, Dick Smith, Betty John- sie Roberts, G a y l e Conner, Glenda ston, J e a n e tt e Mitchell, Priscilla Roach, Judy Flanagan. Doyle, George Hobson, Orrin Clifton. If it's a speech, debate, or a play, that you are looking for the literary teams will have it for you. Groups are working in these various fields: prose and poetry, spelling, public speak- ing, debate and th e one-act play-in an attempt to make a creditable showing, as they represent D.M.H.S. in the district competition. The debaters are working on the topic 'Should the Federal Gover nment grant subsidies according to need, to high school graduates who qualify for additional training? Through this type of work, the participants learn many principals of research, quick think- ing and sound arguments as well as increased fluency and poise. Command Performance is the name of the one-act play, presented at the annual District Play Festival in Martinsville on February 25. We are proud of the many students who have manife sted an interest in this phase of our school work. As our school becomes older, more people will see the results obtained from this form of competitive training and will avail themselves of the opportunity to participate in the literary events. 83 P Fra THE CHORUS Robert Talley, Bobby Sheppard, Barbara Turner, Mildred Agee, Judy Tatum, Jane Ashby, Mar- garet Shropshire, Doris Rea, Mar gie Bouldin, Peggy Pratt, Jane Tatum, Elizabeth Sheppard, Elaine Koogler, Second Row: Tommy Palmer, Mary Frances Mize, Frances Goins, Jean Under- wood, Doris Morris, Nancy Joyce, Sarah Holland, Evelyn Powell, Dale Powell, Betty Sheppard, Carol Underwood, Elaine Knight, Patricia Jones. Third Row: Billy Pearman, Richard Wilson, Kennon Barnes, Lloyd Mitchell, Billy Norman, Billy Wood, Gayle Conner, Edna Wilson, Janice Wilson, Thelma Stultz, Velma Carter, Jane Morris. Last Row: Phillip Pigg, Oren Byrd, Donald Ashby, Wayne Barrow, Eugene Eanes. Pianist Ruth Harnsberger. THE OCTETTE At piano - Patti Bouldin. Mar tha Ashby, Peggy Shelton, Patricia Lawrence, Jean Underwood, Elizabeth Sheppard, Ruth Harnsburger, Ealine Koogler, Patsy Craddock. 1 THE BAND So you want to lead a band! This is what Cecil Martin, president and student director of Band, has been doing lately. The band, this year, has a membership of twenty-six. We were proud to have been able to mar ch and play for the home football games. The majorettes, with Drum Major Dale Powell, marched as a new and added attraction. This is the firstyear the band and majorettes have parti- cipated. The band has held several performances, playing for the District F.F.A. Banquet spon- sored by the Moose Club of Martinsville and Henry County, sharing in a music concert with the Chorus and performing for two elementary schools. Our band is under the very able direction of Mr. Oscar H. Munch, Jr. Mr. Munch heads the entire music department at our school. He also teaches band in the elementary schools of Ridge- way and South Martinsville, in order that they may join the 8th grade band, as soon as possible, after entering Drewry Mason. Members of the band feel that music is more than self-expression, that it is an universal language. For this reason, we try to stimulate interests in different types of music. A jazz band, which has proved to be quite popular, was formed by several members of the band, with the help of Mr. Munch. This group included Betty Mor r is , Cecil Martin, Tommy Palmer, Billy Pearman, and Mr. Munch. They have played acceptably for several dances, The Homecoming Dance, The Senior Snowball Dance, and for other school functions. SWING BAND gg : W E 5 ,J S' .7 1 QW MAJ ORETTES Dale Powell, Charleen Harville, Carolyn Liven- good, Mary Frances Livengood, Martha Lambeth, Janice Mills, Nell Harrison, Rebecca Joyce BAND MEMBERS Barbara Turner, Peggy Warren, Sally Martin, Fern Motley, Margaret Shropshire, Tommy Pal- mer, Doris Morris, Betty Dalton Second Row: Annie Harris, Shirley Campbell, Billy Norman, Cecil Martin, Sarah Holland, Eugen e Rumley, Bobby Tavenner, Margie Epllng Third Row: Lee R o bin s on , Philip Pigg, Gary Roach, Patricia Janes, Jimmy Turner Back Row: Billy Pearman, Charles Clifton, Billy Wood Mr. Munch shows CecilMartin how to direct band Eighth grade band in training for future service THE LIBRARY CLUB Mrs. Turner and Martha Martin checking the fine list. The attractive young ladies who preside behind the desk in the Drewry Mason Library aim to be as helpful as they are decorative, so we were described, once. The Library Club's principal aim is to help the library serve the school more effectively. The club is made up of three types of members--regular as sis tants , home -room represent- atives, and general assistants. Regular library assistants ar e required to work 140 periods during the school year. They work at the desk, help keep the library attractive, type and file cards, take care of vertical file and magazines, and keep records. They are presented apin as a symbol of satisfactory service ata public recognition service. The following received two year service pins: Marie Knight, Martha Martin, Fern Hoyle, Edna Wilson, Virginia Guthrie, and Frances Steele. Those receiving fir st year pins were: Mildred Agee, and Evelyn Burgess. Each home-room has alibrary representative who notifies pupils of overdue books, collects fines, and encourages pupils to use the library wisely. General assistants help out if the regular assistant is absent, handle films and do odd jobs. First Row: Dale Clifton, Cindy Cox, Gayle Conner, Rebecca Mills, Martha Martin, Susan Taven- ner, Texas Crews, Priscilla Doyle, Myr ian Barnes, Joyce Wilson, Carol Underwood. Second Row: Louise Stewart, Ramona Evans, M ildr ed Agee, Frances Still, Mrs. Turner, Janet Mc- Donald, Elaine Knight, Patricia Poff, Agnes Moore, Sandra Jamison, Mozelle Bonds, Mary Agee, Lynne Sheppard, Connie Caldwell, Mary Virginia Barbour. THE SPANISH CLUB 'aim OFFICERS President, Kay George, Vice-Presi- dent, Dale Clifton, Secretary, Peggy ' Pratt, Treasurer, William Hill, Re- porter, Billy Jordang Sponsor, Mrs. Carter Our objectives for 1955-56 were: 111 to create an ln- terest in the Spanish language and Spanish history, 123 and through these to become better acquainted with our Spanish- speaking neighbors in South America. Some Spanish-speaking r e c or ds and songs, which the club secured, w er e an invaluable aid to reaching the above objectives. In their small way, we believe our members will go out to make their contributions to better understanding between the peoples of the world. Feliz Viaje Mrs. Carter and Kay George Front: Orberyn Williams, Geraldine Smith, Tommy Palmer, Cecil Martin Second: J. E. Hop- kins, Carolyn Livingood, Lee Robertson, Faye Nichols Third: Eugene Rumley, Marie Martin, Louise Stewart, Janet Turner Fourth: Lawerence Wood, Carl Barrow, Janice Mills Fifth: Randy Wells, Billy Hinchee Standing: Officers - Kay George, Dale Clifton, Peggy Pratt, Billy Jordan, Sponsor - Mrs. Carter snr? review plans for a bake sale. R Mxss Yates and Phyllxs Warren study the club records PURPOSE To promote safe dr1v1ng among students of th1s school To encourage others to drive safely T acquaint students and others with our Governor s Hlghway Safety Rules fi 5 at ,gi vii SAFE DRIVERS ,.,r 4 OFFICERS President, Phyllis Warreng Vice- President, Jimmy Doyle, Sec. and Treas., Betty Morris, Reporter, Janice Wilson, Sponsor, Miss Pau- line Yates 5 The Safe Drxvers Club belng two years old th1s year xs try ing har d to get all drlvers at school to become safety minded on the hlghway Before becommg a member of th e Safe Drxvers Club, one must be selected by th e student body and be appr oved by both the faculty and club members The club has part1cipated ln Our Governor s Hlghway Safety Program and 1n S D Day through the use of the school P A System and posters ar ound school A plan to secure some type of p1n for the newly elected club mem bers lS under study These must be in hne w1th the Orlglnal twelve p 1ns gxven by an anonymous donor, through the efforts of the Beta Club two years ago Some members of the Safe Drxver s Club are demonstrating the correct Way to change a txre while others observe Front left Janice Wxlson, F er n Hoyle, Wayne Mmter Phyllls Warren Arlene Wells Front right Wayne Montrief Jlmmy Doyle, M1ss Yates f'Px lie? A- 41 I ' f Www., . .9-v---.. ' , 4,,V!!fw I I The responsibilities Drewry Mason include: 1. Assisting bus drivers in keeping order and quietness 2. Supervising students crossing high- ways 3. H elpin g keep a record of students The officers are: ,.,,.......-0----f' SAFETY PATROL Mr. Coplin and Tommy Minter of the Safety Patrol of transport 4. Patroling ed each day walks after school to keep order in going to the buses 5. Assist in drills Captain - Tommy Minter Lieutenant - Doug Lawrence Secretary - Janet McDonald cas e of accidents or fire y Eanes, Bobby Pruitt. Second: Paul Eames, Marvin Cassady, Perry Eanes, Alice Walls, Tomm Doris Morris, Betty Dalton, Billy Norman, Janet McDonald, Fr Willie Caldwell, Lena Harris, Paul Harrison, Peggy Shelton, Douglas Lawrence, Tommy Minter, Mr. Coplin, Sponsor. 'ws ankie Stovall, Doris McGuire, Q t 'Q-fwm 'Q l, VS ,c 2'- 1.7:- fx., L s .-' THE 4-H CLUB The boys and girls of the 4-I-I Club try to uphold th e ir motto, To Make the Best Better by participating in many projects. Some of these projects are: livestock, gardens, home improve- ment, sewing, and good grooming. Each month the club meets with Mr. R. S. Cofer and Miss Marion Lawrence. Students with full schedules meet after school hours. Several contests have been won by this group. Phil ip Pigg was a national winner with his record for meat, animals, and General Lea- dership in community relations in the fall of 1955. Scott White, Linda Reynolds, Glenda Roach, and Carol Minter received All-Star Keys, one of the highest ranks in the 4-H Club. President - Johnsie Reynolds - Vice-President - Ralph Shropshire Secretary - Winslow Goins - Reporter - Harvey Boaz First: Susan Tavenner, Vicky Holland, Johnsie Reynolds, Fr anc e s Goins, Peggy Pratt, Jane Tatum, Jane Pilson, Gloria Gilley, Ester Switzer, Patsy Campbell. Standing: Ralph Shropshire, Dillard Norman, Bill White, Jerry Otey, Dennis Eanes, Winslow Goins, Woodrow Johnson, Mr. Cofer, James Rumley, Kenneth Hundley, Grover Flippen, Harvey Boaz, Reamy Winn, Miss Law- rence, Evelyn Powell, Dillard Gravely, Jackie Wyatt, Charles Motley, Perry Eanes THE MONGGRAM CLUB X f V ' ' ll 73, .,, Orrin C 1 i f t o n, Jimmy Doyle, C 1 a u d e Doyle, Bobby Doss, D ou gl a s Lawrence, Lowell Mc Kaughan , J . C. Martin, Ric ha r d Mays, Posy Roach, D l c k Smith, Jimmy Stratton, Bobby Tavenner, Phillip Winn, Clyde Barbour, Kennon Barnes, Willie Caldwell, Coach Eddie Levi, Coach Ed Jones, Daniel Eanes, Tommy Minter, Edward Wilson. Coach Levi, Lowell McKaughan, Coach Jones. - Q5 ' si, 6' B 3- ,, Y 1 I This club is an honorary club and the acceptance of a varsity letter winner into the club is only by a 10041, vote of the old members. The emphasis of character, participation, good sportsmanship, as well as in sports, make the Monogram Club the background of all sports activities. Basketball, baseball, and track, were already at Drewry Mason, but through the efforts of our club, football became a reality at D.M.H.S. in 1955-56. Knowing that we would have a team, we tried to get support by selllng tickets ln advance and making contacts of all kind to advertise the games. We have started renting cushions at all home games, both basketball and baseball. The most lmportant project in 55-56 is to put a permanent back-stop on the baseball field. We expect lt to be a two- year project. Also, Monogram members helped make seats for football and baseball spectators. HTHLETICS XKXEXXSYAXWX GAMES uuuygg Con 4 Gifts NW. fxahlx VKQXGLN: fxkrh Kms H XM-fuk x X R Cv V, nh 3 N Y i XX o Q T 3 N X of X J, V O Oi OK, N 93 Q -2, . 1'-Fr ff' 2 1 V' V 54' '. Q Q .M vm, at f , ,P . . .......W-.--...... fz.,,,, , . . First Row: Coach Levi, Billy Mabe, J.C. Martin,Richard Mays, Orrin Clifton, Scott White, Dick Smith, Claude Doyle, Jimmy Doyle, Lowell McKaughan, Coach Jones. Second Row: Ed Wilson, Troy Coleman, David Gauldin, Billy Norman, Troy Rupard, Wayne Minter, Harold Isley, Lloyd Mitchell, C. W. Young, Kennon Barnes. Third Row: Kennon Cox, Daniel Eanes, Billy Hinchee, Randy Wells, Jessee Moore, Eugene Eanes, Melvin Martin, Freddie Baker, Max Dove, Clifton Campbell, David Mihton. As the 19 5 5 football season approached, Drewry Mason fans were eagerly waiting to see for the O N E G R I N first time their own football team. Although the record of the team was not impressive in the won and lost department the team showed great spirit and Coaches Ed Jones and 5, Eddie Levi were pleased with the improvement and progress of the squad. All of the games on the Spartan's schedule were with teams that had previous experience in football. All in all this year, the Spartans won 2, tied 1, and lost 4. The team made a good showing in all of its games as three of the four games lostwere lost by 6 points -+1 or less. The high point of the Spar- '- tan's season was a 22 - 12 victory over Pembroke, which gave the Spartans their first District victory. The S p a r ta n s will suffer the loss of 9 Seniors from this year's squad. They are: J.C. Martin, Lowell Mcliaughn, Or rin Clifton, S c o tt White, Claude Doyle, Jimmy Coach Ed Jones and the Senior Doyle, Dick Smith, Doug Rea and M ember s of the squad discussing Richard Mays. football strategy. Alth ough most of these boys w e r e fir st team ball players and will be missed, 21 members of this year' s squad will return and prospects for next year are bright. The first football team proved itself to be a credit to the school for the team showed great sportsman- ship and team -spirit in each game, surprising many spectators, who were delighted with the games. 'fb Right: Roger Hawley, Manager of the Football Team. dmffgaz Zyl D.M D.M D.M D.M D.M D.M D.M. SCHEDULE 7 Franklin 0 Brosville 13 Stonevllle 22 Brosville 7 Martinsville J.V. 20 Pembroke 13 Bassett J.V. fflawffyd fffffffffff www f f f f ff we f f 7 ff in .. ll Q 'S-: 5.-f iw gn Q,-, Y' fr r- f- -,Q 'S 47 ',-Q6 F G H X. Z f FY my fix ,I A 1 singly 4,1 tug 5 1 J 1 y , i 4, . .K 1 5 ' . v yi ' 4- rt N- .4 1 3 V 5 2 .Q A, g,, 'TS' 2' n if g K Ed Levi, Coach, Dick Smith, Richard Mays, Kennon Cox, Daniel Eanes, Jimmy Stratton, Edward Wilson, Clifton Campbell, Bobby Wood, Clyde Barbour, Orrin Clifton, J.C. Martin, Eugene Eanes. ON THE COURT The Spartans have done it. Beat Martinsville, has been the main battle-cry of D.M. stu- dents since 1952. Martinsville had been the only team on the schedule which Drewry Mason had been unable to defeat. On December 17, 1955, the regulation playing time ran out, with the score tied. In the three-minute overtime play, Drewry Mason won 69-68, with Clyde Barbour scoring the winning point. J.C. Martin, one of the top scoring players in District 6, has been a great aid to Drewry Mason. At the time this book goes to press, his average per game is 27.7. Many of Drewry Mason's points have come from Eugene Eanes' rebounds. The fine defensive playing of Orrin Clifton helped save the game against Galax. Orrin will be greatly missed by the team next year. New to this year's team is Clifton Campbell. His defensive playing has been outstanding and he is one of the best prospects for another year. Clyde Barbour is good at both offensive and defensive playing. When the going is rough, Clyde is in there fighting. The average height of these five boys is 6 ft. 2 in. They have been well supported by the other members of the squad. Under the careful and thorough guidance of Coach Eddie Levi, the Spartans have had their best year ln basketball --- 15 victories out of 16 games played, as this book goes to press. Ui QWZL Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb Feb. Feb 1 6 9 13 17 3 6 7 13 20 26 28 31 3 4 10 D.M D.M D.M D.M D.M D.M D.M D.M D.M D.M D.M. D.M D.M D.M D.M D.M Cr itz Wm. Byrd Fieldale Franklin Martinsville Stoneville Galax Pembroke Fieldale Bedford Cr itz Bassett Franklin Bedford Pembroke Galax ZW Annie Mae Turner, Jeanette Lawson, Martha Lambeth, Jean Underwood, Elizabeth Robertson, Edna Wilson, Betty Morris, Jo Ann Diuguid, Betty Jean Dalton, Alma Burgess, Ann Simmons, Nancy McGuire, Martha Richardson. Center: Doris Jean Morris, Mrs. J ennlngs, Jane Swisher. ON THE COURT Coach Doris Underwood Jennings has come up with a hard-working team, despite inex- perience on the part of the majority of the squad. Of the fourteen squad members, only five have had previous varsity experience,Joanne Diuguid, Martha Richardson, Betty Morris, Shirley B. Holland and Betty Jean Dalton. The girls, showing team spirit have encountered the difficulties of illness, Ceven appendicltls operations on the coach and one forward at mid seasonj. Transportation difficulties for after- noon practice and the disadvantage of the lack of height in our forwards. These facts have been considered as obstacles, which the team was challenged to overcome. Although their record in the won and lost column was not equal to that of other teams ln District VI, several of the games were lost by very narrow margins. They could have gone either way. 98 if 522 we 52591441 gf-H 'm VARSITY Back - Claude Doyle, Daniel Eanes, Tommy Minter, Jimmy Stratton, Lowell McKaughan, Orrin Clifton, Eugene Purcell, Richard Mays, Coach - Ed Levl, Bobby Doss. Front - Jimmy Doyle, J.C. Martin, C.L. Webster, John Stratton, Bill Witt, Edward Wilson, Bill Mays. ON THE DIAMOND The Spartan baseball team under Coach Eddie Levi finished the '55 season with a record of 10-2. The Spartans bowed to Franklin County 2-1 and Stoneville 7-6. We had a fine pitching in John Stratton and Jimmy Doyle. Tommy Minter was the big gun at batting with an average of .581. Five of our regular players graduated in June '55, We do anticipate these vacancies being filled for the 1956 season by players who have had Junior Varsity experience for The Spartans. I-lere's to a successful season for the Spartans in 1956. 100 ., wu- JUNIOR VARSITY Back Row - Mr. Cavallaro, John Williams, Gary Horton, Bobby Wood, Eugene Eanes, Gary Roach, Freddie Baker, Steve Tolley, Larry Compton. Front R ow - Russell Shropshire, James Guilliams, Thomas Cox, Troy Coleman, Bill Mabe, Wesley Grogan, Larry Lawson, Kennon Cox. TRACK In the Spring of 1955, Drewry Mason organized for the first time, a track team headed by Coach Eddie Levi Early ln May, Eugene Purcell, Tommy Minter, Doug Lawrence J C Martin David Minton Clyde Martin, Dick Smith and John Wilhams, left for Blacksb1u'g for the District Track Meet One of the clndermen, Doug Lawrence won third place in the 120 yard dash Though he was the only boy who placed, all the boys showed fine spirit The school was proud of their efforts to put a team in the district competxtion EVENTS PARTICIPATED IN BY THE FIRST TRACK TEAM AT D M H S Tommy Minter Doug Lawrence J C Martin David Minton Clyde Martin Eugene Purcell Dick Smith John Williams 1X2 mile relay 220 yd dash 1X2 mile relay 112 mile relay 440 yd dash Running broad 111119 220 yd dash 440 yd dash 100 yd. dash relay High Jump Shot Put 1 01 112 mile Eugene Purcell, Tommy Minter, David Minton, Douglas Lawrence, Clyde Martin, J .C. Martin. 9 , . 1 Date Jan. 17 Feb. 3 Feb. 7 Feb. 15 Feb. 24 Mr. Jones, Mrs. Jennings, Mrs. Motley, Mr. Levi. The four who make our teams possible. Fieldale Fieldale Bassett Fieldale Bassett Team Fieldale Fieldale Bassett Fieldale Bassett JUNIORS Scores D.M. 37 D.M. 26 D.M. 30 D.M. D.M. Standing: Coach Jake Motley, Carlyn Young, Patsy Lawrence, Sheila Green, Lynn Sheppard, Carol Ann Miller, Johnsie Roberts, Jane Southern, Agnes Simmons, Mary Virginia Barber, Ann Shelton, Becky Tyree. Kneeling: Sandra Jamison, Caroline Fisher, Agnes Moore, Delores Mc- Guire, Joyce Wilson, Carol Underwood, Mary Frances Livengood, Polly Hudson. aqu- ON THE COURT SCHEDULE Date Team Dec 1 Critz Critz Dec 6 Bassett Bassett Dec 9 Fieldale Fieldale Dec 13 Franklin Franklin Dec 17 Martinsville Martinsville Jan. 6 Galax Galax Jan. 13 Fieldale Fieldale Jan. 20 Bedford Bedford Jan. 26 Critz Critz Jan. 27 Bassett Bassett Jan. 31 Franklin Franklin Feb 3 Bedford Bedford Feb 10 Galax Galax Feb. 17 Martinsville Martinsville Feb. 21 Bassett Bassett Scores D.M. 28 D.M. 27 D.M. 52 D.M. 41 D.M. 42 D.M. 50 D.M. 39 D.M. 8 D.M. 56 D.M. 42 D.M. 43 D.M. 6 D.M. D.M. D.M. Billy Hinchee, Blll Mabe, Wayne Kellan, Ralph Morris, George Hobson Melvin Martin Gary Roach, Sheldon Nichols, Freddie Baker, David Gauldin, Billy Jordon, Alvis Hopkins F C Riddle Kneeling: Ed Jones. LET S GO SPARTANS RJ Varsity Cheerleaders Pattle Bouldin Patsy Craddock Ruth Harnsberger Pansy Spencer, Onita Martin Judy Tatum, Carole Minter V1 J V Cheerleaders. Back row: Jean Kenneth, Kay George Sally Lou Martin Center row: Becky Robertson, Judy Harrison, Charleen Harville. Front. Janet Turner 104 42' lv f. i L 1-1f.,4. ' K i 1 QQ A so-uv L.-L..-JU. F li A W -XJ x ea- -f ell-..Q'i 'f, - l . ,- x 'L ' ' 5 I 'Q v n. , Ns YE, A ' Y . P . ,A 1 ., '- A , FEHTUHES QQ an M .um Speaker's Table: Sr. Class President, John Stratton, Jr. Class President, Pansy Spen- cer, O.E. Pllson, Principal. JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The Junior -Senior Banquet of 1955, held at the Moose Supper Club, was presided over by Pansy Spencer, President of the Junior Class, who welcomed the Seniors and guests. John Stratton, President of the Senior Class responded. Appearing on the program were O.E. Pilson, Principal, who offered the invocation, and Shirley Campbell, who sang Teach Me Tonight. Comlcal gifts were given the Seniors by Glenda Roach and Lowell McKaughan. The music for the dance which followed the banquet was furnished by Paul Zimmerman and his orchestra. Leaders: Betty DuLaney, Leonard Eggleston. up , V 7' Shy, ,,,, ' BEAUTY PAGEANT The theme of the 1955 Beauty Pageant was Swee thear ts On Parade. One hundred and twenty-one lovely girls, representing different stages of life, paraded before Mr. Arthur Stewart, The Dreamer. There were three eliminations and the largest audience ever assembled in the auditorium was tense. The nine finalists were Martha Ashby, Ann Wagoner, Norma Burgess, Jane Swisher, Frances Manning, Nancy Byrd, Elizabeth Sheppard, Ann Seals and Nellie Shilling. From these, Martha Ashby was selected Miss Drewry Mason of 1955-1956. Runners-up were Frances Manning and Ann Wagoner. Joan Barrow, Beauty Queen of 1954, crowned Martha and Mr. Pllson presented her with a loving cup. Below: Mr . Pils on presents Ann Wagoner, runner -up, with a gift as Joan Barrow, 1954 Beauty Queen, and another runner -up Frances Mann- ing with Scott White look on. OUR HEARTS WERE YOUNG AND GAY Senior Play . . . December 11, 1955 THE CAST Loafmg on the Job ScottWhite Arthe11aSheppard Rich ard Wllson, Mlss Holmes, Miss Mm er 'Don't use all that paint on me Mmss H o 1 m e s Glenda Roach Jack 'I hear something Hodges Becky Koger, Patti Bouldin M.. X'-uit 'I am afraid you have not ze talent Jimmy Stratton, Becky Koger '15 I li nn --rf J Rf . in-' ii rf Q tl 'R I. ... .,. y1 Y ,sn ,L V: , 51 ' a z,, -'K .'A.'- . ,,, K ' 'J xl :' F' ' f Isl Q :f4f.-5j,. y 4.41. 2 A W f 5'1'f Margaret Shropshire 3 HOMECOMING QUEEN Margaret Shropshire was crowned as Drewry Ma- son's first Homecoming Queen, December 17, by Mr. Pilson. The crowning took place during half-time at the Martinsville -Drewry Mason basketball game. She was presenteda bouquet of red roses by John Stratton, an alumnus of Drewry Mason and former Monogram President. Lowell McKaughan, president of the Mono- gram Club presented her an autographed basketball from the basketball team. The a t t e n d a n t s representing each class were Elizabeth Sheppard, R e b e c c a Joyce, Jane Southern, and Carol Underwood. Crown bearer was Becky Taven- ner. Margaret and Lowell Mr. and Mrs. Jones steal the show. All smiles after the big game. Swing Band in action. , fr -Q L, 5 c 'N Pansy Spencer Elizabeth Sheppard Glenda Roach SNOWBALL COURT The annual Snowball Dance sponsored by the Senior Class was held December 31, 1955, in the cafeteria. The Snowball Court had been elected by popular vote of the Senior Class. The identity of the queen was kept secret until Mr. Pilson led Elizabeth to the throne. Scott White, president of the Senior Class presented her corsage and Mr. Pilson crowned her with appropriate words. Joan Barrow Jane Swisher Betty Dalton : ei-5, '21 f? School Winners ln Essay on Free Enterprise: Jimmy Stratton, Pansy Spencer, Ann Joyce, Mr. R. P. Gravely WE COMPETE National Merit Scholarship Contestants: Ann Joyce, Wayne Montrief, Betty Jean Dalton, Jane Swisher 114 John Wyatt accepts State Trophy from Craftsman Guild of Fisher Body Company, from Mr. Pilson TH E DAY IT SNO WED We hoped for a holiday - but schoo1 must go on' , .ma 55:11, , NV .j,,15,v - I 1 ,. QQ' f- n , , as- mfswpafv- -,-' A 4-fn 'Q' y 4, ff 'jiigxi' ' A 2 . 1 J V1 1 Ent l1, 2 2Et'Zf?M Mr. Bill Jones, Student Teacher. Mr. Jones, majoring in Busi- ness Education at V.P.I. did twelve weeks of practice teach- ing, at D. M. H. S. Registration for District S.C.A. SPECIAL EVENTS Mr. Mueller, Exchange Tea- cher from Germany. Mr. Mueller spent some weeks in Henry County studying our school system. Miss Lloyd, Executive Secre- tary for State S.C.A., address- es the District Meeting. Jimmy Stratton, S.C.A. Presi- dent, presents the Committee Chairmen. W f W xv . , ,l , ,f A ' Q-gf ' 'fx f , ' ' Km ' ,gmm N, . if me fl, far Qi 8 . 1 . xp ,,.b,, - fs.. ,Q -K ,ww -4.- wa, . ,fig , 1 5 ai' I W gm September 1 October November 24 25 December 1955 56 School year begms Labor Day Holiday Varsxty Cheerleaders chosen Sen1or class rings received Report cards for fxrst s1x weeks 1ssued F B L A Initiatxon F H A In1t1at1on Trophy presented to school by Craftsman Guxlds of Fxsher Body Company Trophy and awards presented for Contest Alumm Associatlon gamzed Beta Club Imtiatlon D1StI'1Ct S C A Convention Thanksgiving Holidays Senlor Class play Our Hearts Were Young and Gay presented Report cards for second six weeks issued Chr1stmas pageant pre sented under directlon of Mrs Turner Mrs Os borne, and Mr Munch, CALENDAR January 18 19 February 13 March Apr 11 May June 118 White Christmas sponsored by the Beta Club School closes for Chrlstmas Holidays D M 's f1rst Homecommg game and dance Snow Ba ll Dance spon sored by the Senior Class Schools reopen after Christmas Holidays March of Dxmes Campa1gn Mxd term Exams Student Holiday Mid term Grades issued F F A Imtiation Career Day at Bassett Hlgh School Spartaman goes to press One act play g1ven Report cards for fourth s1x weeks 1ssued Apr 2 Easter Hohdays Report cards for flfth s1x weeks 1ssued 31 June 1 Flnal Exams School year ends Baccalaureate Sermon Commencement Exercises Report cards mailed 5 9 9 ' ' 18 ' 17 . . ' ' 19 ' 31 , - 24 .... ' . 2 26 . . . ' ' ' . . 9 9-13 ' ' . - -20 ' - . ' ' 23 . 5 26 - . Free Enterprise Essay 7 Seniors visit Court trial. . 9 12 ' ' or- ' , ' . 15 ' . 15 ' ' . 25 - ' . 17 ' . . . . 13 , i . . . 2 ' 30 - . ' . . 25 . . 5 30- - ' . 16 ' - 1 . ' 3 . . , . - 4 , . ' 7 . SENIOR STATISTICS JOAN CAROLYN BARROW F H A 1 G R A 1 Biology Club Vice Pres 2 F B LA 2 Beta Club 3 4 S C A Reporter 3 Freshman Class Treas ,Sophomore Class Sec'y Annual Staff Ass t Edltor 3 Business Mgr 4 Jumor Play Snowball Court 4 PATRICIA MAE BOULDIN G R A 1 Pep Club 1 Vars Cheerleader 1 S C A 1 2 3 Glee Club 1 2 3 4, Newspaper 1 2 3 4 Ass t Edltor 2 Circulation Mgr 4, Sc1ence Club 1 F B L A 2 Forensics 3 4 Swing Band 3 Junior Play Latin Club 3 Debate Team 4 G1rl s Octet 4 Semor Play SHIRLEY MAE CAMPBELL Sclence Club 1 Pep Club 1 Choral Club 1 FBLA 2,34 Band1234 MINNIE REBECCA CLIFTON Pep Club 1 Dramatxc Club 1 Glee Club 1 2 Band123 4 FHA 124,FB LA 24, Bxology Club 2 3 Safety Patrol 3 4 Chorus 3 4 Junior Play, Semor Play Forensics 4 ORRIN WILLIAM CLIFTON Freshman Class Pres Sclence Club 1 Vars Basketball 1 2 3 4 Vars Baseball 1 2 3 4 Monogram Club 2 3 4 Sophomore Class Vice Staff3 4,Vars Football 4 Monitor Commisslon er 4 OTIS WAYNE COX SCA 1 Da1ryJudging2,KVG 234 FFA 1 2 3 4 Pres 3 4 Forensics 3, Degree Team 4 BETTY JEAN DALTON J V Basketball 1, Pep Club 1 F H A 1 Choral Club 1 Band 1 2 4 Vars Basketball 2 B1ology Club 2 F B L A 2 3 4 Treas 3,4 Safety Patrol 2 3 4 Beta Club 3 4 S C A 4 Snowball Court 4 Ass t D1rector Semor Play JOANNE FRANCES DIUGUID Sclence Club 1 Safety Patrol 1 2 3 Lieutenant 2 J V Basketball 2, F B LA 2 3 4 Spanlsh Club 2 Vars Basketball 3 4 BOBBY GENE DOSS Science Club 1 Vars Baseball 2 3 4 F FA 2 3 4 K V G 2,3,4 Monogram Club 3 4 Dalry Judging 3 F B L A 4 CLAUDE ELLIOT DOYLE Sclence Club 1 Vars Baseball 2 3 4 Monogram Club 3 4 Vlce Pres 4 Football 4 S CA 4 JIMMY SHE LTON DOYLE J V Baseball 2,Vars Baseball 3,4, Safe Drivers Club 3 4 Vice Pres 4 Vars Football 4 Mono gram Club 4 NANCY CAROL DUNN F B.L.A. 4' 4 H Club 1. MOIR THOMAS EANES FA 1234, K G 1234 4HClu Da1ry Judg1ng 2 3 4 Forestry Judg1ng 1 2 3 4 Forestry Judgxng 1 2 3 4 Safety Patrol 2 3 PEGGY RAY EARLES Choral Club 1 Lxbrary Club 1 2 F B L A 2 3 RAMONA LEE EVANS Pep Club 1 Choral Club 1 S C A 1 B1010g'y Club 2 F B L A 2 3 4 Reporter 4 Beta Club 3 4 H1stor1an 4 Junior Play Llbrary Club 4 CAPATOLA GAU LDIN Choral Club 1 Biology Club 2 FHA 12 F B L A 4 HELEN MARIE GILBERT Choral Club 1 Glee Club 2 3 F B L A 4 VIRGINIA ANN GUTHRIE ChoralClub1 FHA 123 4 FHA Degree3 Llbrary Club 2 3 Softball 2, Biology Club 2 Lxbrary Club Sec y 3 Beta Club 3 4 S C A 4 F B L A 4 JEAN PICKUREL HARRIS Pep Club 1 F H A 1 Blology Club 2 Spanish Club 2 3 Beta Club 2 3 4 Reporter 3 F B L A RONNIE RAE HENSLEY Sclence Club 2 Tool Judg1ng2 F FA 23 Reporter 4 K V G 2 3 4 Dairy Judging 3 JACK MILTON HODGES Safety Patrol 1 2 Dalry Judging 2,3,4, Forestry Judging 2 3 4 KV G 1 2 3 4 Degree Team2 , 4, F F A 3 4 Vice Pres 3 Treasurer 4 JAMES WALTER HOLLAND FFA 1234 JV Baseball2 FFA Pubhc Speakmg 3 Dairy Judg1ng 2 3 Forestry Judging 2 3 K V G 3 4 SHIRLEY BRALLEY HOLLAND Choral Club 1 2 F B L A 1 2 3 4 Softball 1 Var Basketball 1 2 3 4 JERRY CORNE LIUS HOLLEY F F A 2 3 4 J V Basketball 2, J V Baseball 2 DalryJudg1ng2 KVG 23 4 HAZEL LOUISE HOOKER F H A 2, F B L A 4 FERN KNIGHT HOYLE Science Club Sec y 1, Amateur Contest Wmner 1 Band 1,2 Chorus Accompanlst 1 2 3 Library Club 1 2 3 Vice Pres 1 J V Basketball 2 Safety Patrol 2 3 Captain 3, Vars Basketball 3 Safe Drlver's Club 3,4, Forensics 3 BETTY LEE JOHNSTON Choral Club 1, FHA 1 2,3 FB LA 23 Sec'y 4 Forensics 4. ...g...g - .3 F...,,,'.V..,,,,- b1,2g 1 , . . . . 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' 9 r SENIOR STATISTICS WILLIAM WATSON JOYCE JR F F A 1 2 3 4 J V Baseball 2 Vars Basketball VIRGINIA ANN JOYCE Pep Club 1 Glee Club 1 2 Forenslcs 1 2 3 4 FHA 1234 Reporter 24 FHA 1234 Reporter 2 4 Jr Homemaker sDegree4 Biology Club 2 Spanish Club 2 3, Student Court 3 S C A 3 4 Beta Club 3 4 Newspaper Staff 3 Manag1n Editor 4 BOBBY WAYNE KENDRICK K V G 3 4 FFA 34 Asst Vice Pres 4 Forestry Judging 3 4 Tool Judging 3 REBECCA LEE KOGER F H A 1 2 Treas 2 Sophomore Class Sec y Camera Club 2 S C A Sec y 2 Jumor Class Treas Junior Play Lat1n Club 3 Newspaper Staff 3 Sen1or Play Annual Staff 4 Beta Club 4 CLAY DOUGLAS LAWRENCE J V Basketball 2 J V Baseball 2 Safety Patrol 2 L1eutenant4 Beta Club 3 4 F B LA 4 Mono gram Club 4 Student Court 4 Track 3 DORIS YVONNIE MCGUIRE Choral Club 1 FHA 1 2,3 Softball 2 Safety NANCY JEAN McGUIRE FHA 12 LibraryClub123 FBLA 234 S C A 2 Beta Club 3 4 Vars Basketball 4 DONALD LOWE LL MCKAUGHAN Science Club 1 Band 1,23 Vars Baseba1l2 S C A 1 4 Safety Patrol 2 Monogram Club 2 Sec Treas 3 Pres 4 Junior Play Senior Play Vars Football CLYDE PACE MARTIN Sc1enceClub1 F F A 2 3,4 KV G 2 3 4 Track 3 Forestry Judging 3 GEORGE ANN MARTIN Llbrary Club 1 2 4 H Club 1 2 3, Beta Club 3 4 S C A 4 Sen1or Play JOSEPH CLIFTON MARTIN Var Baseball 1 2 3 4 Var Basketball 1 2,3 4 K V G 3 4 Football 4 Monogram Club 2 3 Biology Club 2 Senior Class Treasurer, F F A 34 Vice Pres 4 Track34 FBLA 4 Dairy Judging 3 4 Safety Patrol 1 MARTHA PIGG MARTIN F H A 1 2, Song Leader 1 Pianist 2 4 H Club 1,2,4, Glee Club 1 2 J V Basketball 1 Var Basketball 2 Beta Club 4 Library Club 1,2 4 Program Chairman 2 Pres 4 Grad from HS in 3 years by attending summer school RICHARD EARNEST MAYS Soph Reporter Var Basketball 2 3 Monogram Club 3 4 Football 4 Var Baseball 2,3 4 F B L A 4 BOBBY WAYNE MONTRIEF Newspaper Staff 1 Scxence Club 1 Freshman Class Vzce Pres Spamsh Club Reporter 2 V1ce Pres 3 Beta Club 3 4,Vlce Pres 4 Junior Class Vice Pres , Annual Staff 3 4 Ass t Bus Man 3 Editor 4 S C A 2 Safe Drlver s Club 4 Student Court 4 JOHNNY WAYNE MOORE FFA 134 Forestry Judging 13 SCA 3 BetaClub34 KVG 23 BETTY KATHERINE MORRIS Pep Club 1 F H A 1 J V Cheerleader 1 Soft ball 1 2 Band 1,2 Swing Band 3 4 Safety Patrol 2 3 Lleutenant 3 Blology Club 2 Safe Driver's Club 4 Secy 4 Beta Club3,4 FB LA 23 4 Vlce Pres 3 Pres 4 Jr Class Reporter Var Basketball 2,3 4 Captain 4 FERN GROGAN MOTLEY Band 1 2,3 4 F H A 1 4 Choral Club 2 3 Span ish Club 2 3 Blology Club 3 Safety Patrol 2 WILLIAM EARL MURPHY Sc1ence Club 1 Freshman Homeroom Pres Soph Homeroom Vxce Pres Tool Judg1ng 2 23 KVG 2,3,4 FBLA 4 GLADYS MYERS NICKOLS Freshman Homeroom Reporter Choral Club 1 2 FHA 123 B1ologyClub2 FBLA 4 WILLIAM EUGENE NICKOLS Scxence Club1 F FA 23 4 FB LA 4 Treas 4 Dau'y Judging 3 K V G 2 3 4 Tool Judgmg 3 Forestry Judging 3 Safety Patrol 2 DORIS JANET PATTERSON Pep Club 1 Newspaper Staff 1 4 H Club 1 2 G R A 1 F H A 2 3,4 SARAH ELIZABETH PAYNE Band 1 Pep Club 1 4 H Club 2,3 Glee Club 1 23 Biology Club 2 FHA 1,23 FBLA 4 Library Club 4 JOSEPH CLIFTON PULLIAM Choral Club 1 4 H Club 1 Biology Club 2 Dairy Judging123 KVG 1234 WILLIAM DOUGLAS REA Football 4 GLENDA FARRE LL ROACH J V Basketball 1 F H A 1,2 3 4 Vlce Pres 4 Senior Class Reporter F B LA 3 4 4 H Club 1 2 3 4 Vice Pres 2 Henry Co Secy 3,4 Softball 2 One Act Play 3 4 Public Speaking 3, 4 Junior Play Senior Play Snowball Court 4 , . ---,,,5-- S - - 9 - ,S 4' :S y - aa'- ... 7 rv 1:99 Q' Q ' rsrv as '9rvg '- ,Q ' , . v . , . . . sa' r ,, , ,, ' ' ' . . v , , ,... - . ,, ' . ,Q ,Q , g . . 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Q....,Q- . . . . . 1 . 1 r rx vars '1 ' ' v 1 'v ' 2 ' rv ' 9 v 9 ' SENIOR STATISTICS POSIE LESTER ROACH JR Biology Club 2 Dairy Judging 3 KV G 3 4 Baseball Man 3 Monogram Club 4 F F A 3 4 F B L A WILLIAM HOWELL SHARPE Biology Club 1 2 Safety Patrol 1 Glee Club 1 Debate 3 Junior Play Senior Play One Act Play 4 ARTHELIA LEE SHEPPARD Sclence Club 1 Spanish Club 2,3 Student Director Junior Play F H A 4 Exchange Editor of Newspaper 4 Senior Play ELIZABETH ANN SHEPPARD Pep Club 1 FHA 1 JV Cheerleader 1 2 Glee Clubl 2 3 4 Sec Blology Club 2 Forenslcs 2 Sec Sophomore Class Sec Junior Class Varslty Cheerleader 3 Junior Play Semor Play Snowball Queen 4 Girl s Octette 4 Homecommg Attendant 4 RICHARD SHERWOOD SMITH J V Basketball 1 2 Blology Club 2 K V G l 2 3 4 Var Basketball 3 4 Track 3 4 Football 4 Monogram Club 4 Student Court 4 Forensics 4 PANSY RUTH SPENCER Pep Club 1 GR A l S C A 1 Scxence Club 1 Choral Club 2 F B LA 2 Spanish Club 2 3 Treasurer 3 Snowball Court 4 Junior Class leader 1,2 3 4 Capta1n 3 4 Newspaper Staff 1 2 3 4 Asst Editor 3 Edltor 4 JIMMY WILLIAM STRATTON JV Basketball12 FFA 23 SCA 24 Pres 4 K V G 3 4 Junxor Play Semor Play Beta Club 3 4 Var Basketball 3 4 Var Baseball 3 4,Jun1or Class Reporter Student Court 4 Mono gram Club 4 JULIA ELLEN STULTZ F H A 1 2 3 Library Club 2 3 Sec 2 Reporter 3 Beta Club 3,4 Sec y 4 S C A 4 Jumor Play Senior Play Annual Staff 4 Senior Class Sec y ELIZABETH JANE SWISHER Glee Club 1 J V Basketball 1 Biology Club 2 Beta Club 3 4 Pres 4 SCA 3, Senior Class Vice Pres Annual Staff 4 Snowball Court4 Co mgr Var Basketball 4 Forensics 2 3 ROBERT ALEXANDER TAVENNER Science Club 1 Baseball Mgr 2 Safety Patrol 2 Band1234 FFA 34 Baseba1l34 Dairy Judging 3 Monogram 3,4 Soph Class Reporter Senior Class Historlan K V G 3 4 Forestry Judging 2 S C A 2 Annual Staff 4 J V Basket ba l NELLIE JCBEPHINE THACKER F B L A 1 2 3 4 JACK WILLIAM TURNER Scnence Club 1 Biology Club 2, F B L A 4 PHYLLIS ANN WARREN F H A 1 Safety Patrol 1 Pep Clubl Choral Club 1 2 Biology Club 2 J V Basketball 2 F B L A 2 3,4 Historian 4 Beta Club 3 4 Safe Driver s Club 3 4 Pres 4 Monitor Comm1ssion FRANCES ARLENE WELLS FHA 1234 Vice Pres 4 FBLA 2 Choral Club 1 2,3 Safe Driving 4 G R A 1 Senior Play Prompter GENEVA BELLE WELLS Glee Club 1,2 3 Safety Patrol 2 Lxbrary 3 Pres 3 Spanish Club 2 F B L A 3,4 Vice Pres 4 Beta Club 3,4 Program Chairman 4 BENJAMIN SCOTT WHITE Science Club 1 4 H 1,2 Biology Club2 Dairy Judgxng 3 F FA 3 4 S CA 3,4 Vice Pres 4 KVG 34 FBLA 4 Vars Football4 Co Mgr Vars Basketball 4 Senior Class Pres Senior Play DOROTHY MAE WILSON 4 I-IClub1 FBLA 4 EDNA IRIS WILSON GRA 1 Glee Club 123,4 FHA 1234 Library Club 1 2,3 4 Pres 2,3 Biology Club 2 Beta Club 3 4 Treas 4 F B LA 4 Vars Bas ketball 4 JANICE DEANE WILSON F H A 1 Choral Club 1 2 3 4 Biology Club 2 Safe Drivers Club 3 4 NANCY ANN WILSON FHA 123 4 H Club123 BiologyClub2 Senior Play RICHARD PAGE WILSON Glee Club 1 2 3 4 Biology Club 2 Spanish Club 2 3 Forensics 3 4 Beta Club 3,4 Junior Play Senior Play PHILIP EDWARD WINN S C A 1 BasketballMgr 3 Co Mgr 4, F B LA 4 Scroll Photographer 4 Monogram Club 4 MARGARET EVE LYN WOOD Choral Club 1 2 F H A 2 3 JOHN LEWIS WYATT, JR Dramatics Club 1 Biology Club 2, Fisher Body Craftsman Guild 1 2 3 4, Model Automobile Award Regional Winner 1 2,3 andState winner 4 Junior Play Senior Play One Act Play , . 3 g...,g g '....gS.C. .5 g...,, A.4. ...Q Q Q . . . - . . 77 1 1 YY 1 1' 1 1 1 ' '1 1 1 11 1 . . - - 77 -1 3,4. 1 I I---3 . . . . .an,,,, a,a..., ! 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These are the important people who serve us in the cafeteria with such efficiency, day after day. In addition to planning and preparing our meals, they must cope with such problems as straws, paper, and food in the peanut butter! l In spite of all this, they are always good natured, with a smile for everyone. 122 1 ga- , C HQ IN APPRECIATION TO OUR ADVERTISERS: We appreciate the financial aid you so willingly gave us. Without your help this book could never have become a reality. TO OUR SPONSORS: Our thanks to you for the sound judgement and enduring patience, you so willingly gave us through the many long hours of work. TO THE STUDENTS AND FACULTY: First of all, our thanks to you for having the faith ln us to purchase an Annual. Secondly, for your co-operation during picture-taking days. To the faculty, our thanks for your interest and co-operation in giving us time to work on the Annual. IWe did workII Our special thanks to the Commercial teachers for the typing they did for us. TO ALL OTHERS: If we have overlooked anyone it certainly was not intentional. Our thanks to you also. Signed: THE STAFF 123 KR W HTSJ! HDVEHTISEHIE 124 xx 4' I f 4' ff I s? 1 f X. X X .-if ff W X f X' Adam s Garage American Dry Cleaners American Truck St Body Co Appalachian Electric Power Co Atkins Inc Ayers Sandwich Shop Balfour, L G Bassett Furniture Industries B K: D Motor Sales, Inc Bibee s Virginia Market Blue Ridge Hardware it Supply Co Booth White Sport Shop Broadview Texaco Service Brown, Rzves Lanier Farm Bryant J D 8: Co Bryant s Sport Center Building Supply Co , Inc Burch Hodges Stone Inc Burch T J Burroughs White Chevrolet Corp Byrd s Jewelers Campbell Grocery Cannady s Restaurant Carter Wm F Chamberlaln s Chesapeake The Clanton J Wm Clover Creamery Clyde s Television Sz Refrlgeratlon Inc Coble Dairy Products Cooperative, Inc Coca Cola Bottling Co Cooper 8: Ratchff Copenhaver Prlntmg Co Covlngton Esso Servlcenter DeShazo Lumber Co Dluguld W R Doss Dlstrxbutmg Co Doyle 8: Hall Mfg 8: Supply Co nc Doyle Lumber Co Dupont de Nemours E I 8: Co Eanes Gulf Servlce Edward's Super Market Explorers of Post 76 Fagg s Drug Store Finney K: Payne, Inc First National Bank Flynn s Ford Insurance Co Inc Frank s Food Fair Friendly Drive-In Theater Frith Construction Co. Gardner Bros. Co. George s Giant Market Globman s Department Store Gravely Furnlture Co. Inc. Green I-LL. Co. Hackler -Seymour Metal Works Halsey, C.B. Harrell's Food Store Henry County Plywood Corp. Henry Hotel Hill 1-TB. Contractor Hill K1 Hall, Inc. Hlnchee Grocery Store Holt C.W. Co. Home Counselors Q Erectors nc. Hurd Bros. Jessup Upholstery Co. Jewel Box Johnson s Radiator Works Jones George O. Ka Son Jones Sausage Jordan O.D. Joyce Barber Shop Joyce Gt Stone Kallam Gt Sons Appliance Co. Keartott C.P. Et Co. Keesee, Charles B. Educational Fund Inc. Klngoff's Jewelers Inc. Ko1odny's Law's Shoe Shop Leaksville Lumber Co. Lee Telephone Co. Leeds Music Center Page Leggett s Department Store Lester Lumber Co Lite Insurance Co of Va Lloyd s Jewelery Store, Inc Love Kr Thompson Market McCollum Ferrell Shoe Store McKee Funeral Home, Inc Martinsville Martinsville Marttnsvllle Martinsville Mar ttnsvllle Martinsville Bulletln Inc The Hardware Co Inc Home and Auto Supplies Office Supply Inc Printing Co Wholesale Grocery Co In Mason, Robert L Dr Best Wlshes Matthews, John H Memorial Crown Sta Millard s Machinery Service Mtnter S G 8: Co Mxtchell Motors Inc Mxze Motor Co Mize, Posey Motor Co Moorefleld s Cleaners and Laundry Inc Morton s Men s Shop Vlustc Bar New York Llfe Ins Co Pace Stone Palace Barber Shop Parker s Laundry Service Parke s Bakery Patterson Drug Co Peoples Self-Service Penney C0 J C Perry Buslness School Pledmont Trust Bank P K: P Supply Co Prlllaman's Market Ramsey, C W Ramsey, Geo W Sr Bt Geo W Ramsey J I-I Furniture Co Rapld Transit Co , Inc Rebel Restaurant, The Rxch Oil Sales, Rldgeway Servlce Garage Rlmmer s Jewelry Store River Brldge Gulf Service Rives Theater Roanoke Lmen Service Roanoke Times The Robertson, J Lester Roses 59 dt 1053 Store Scott s Shockley Funeral Home Shropshire, J .L. Shumate Furn. Co. Smith John W. Snow's Sandwich Shop Southern Bank of Commerce Southern States Southside Esso Sta. Southwestern Va. Gas . Spencer Photo Studio Starling Avenue Barber Shop Starling Pharmacy Swartz Wm. P. The Old Man Ted s Men s Shop Townes Furniture Co. Inc. Troxler Furniture Co. nc. Toggle Flower Shop Turner W.T. V.C. Grlll Via's Meats Villa Hts. Grill Virginia Cleaners Wampler s Pharmacy West Window Co. WHEE Wllllam's Sandwich Shop WMVA - F.M. Wooldridge J .C. Wyatt Buick Sales, Co. Yeatts, J.S. Nursery 8: Florist Young's E.R. Store Zentmeyer Coal G: Oil Co. 126 ' 137 ' 137 . . 149 . . . 157 ' . , . 140 149 - . . 132 . 142 ' , ., . 148 ., . ' 148 ' . 142 , . - 150 . 132 ., c ' - 154 ., ., ' , . . . 145 . ' 138 , . ' . . 149 ' - - , . 155 , . . . , . . 133 ' , . - . 147 ' . ' 150 . 156 ' , ' 143 ' ' , . . 152 140 . . , 144 - , . . 136 149 ' ' ' ' , . 134 ' . 147 . - . 129 ' 135 ., . . ' . 152 ' ' ' 146 ' Dalton's Grocery 143 , . 145 ', . . 156 , , ' ' - 137 . . . . .Jr. . .,I . 141 , . . ' . . 132 . . , . . . 128 ' 151 ' Inc. - 155 ' ' 141 ' ' ' 155 ' Sta. . 151 131 ' ' 143 , ., . 140 , ' 141 141 ' 139 154 ' 152 ' 133 , , 134 , 152 145 130 148 C0 146 140 , , 135 132 , 153 , 140 ' ' ,I 133 , 132 ,1 139 156 , ' 148 , 134 153 , 141 140 ' 157 149 , 152 , 130 , 155 , 144 143 155 , 140 137 HOW LUCKY WE ARE All of a sudden ltl'1ltS us how lucky vveare Nme tenths of the world 1s aframd b ut we haven t anythmg to be afrald f A lot of the world ts hungry we really don t know what hunger s Nobody dec xde s what our place 1s and best of all nobody wants to We can rmse and grow as far as we are wxllmg to pay the prlce tn hard work and self demal mf we save lt we can keep It for ourselves or our chxldren No man dares take from us what we have earned We can th mnk a nd say what we want We need never shrmk tn fear of anyone No one commands us no one Wlll command our chxldren lt doesn t matter what yo u call thms Free Enterprlse or the Amermcan Way or Democracy names do not matter lt s Amertca and we ltke tt thxs way We are confmdent that you the CLASS OF 1956 wtll not permmt lt to ever be changed MARTINSVILLE NYLON PlANT E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS 8. COMPANY INC. l o . , i . ' ll 11 ' ' I Y f ' I What we have is ours. We can spend it or save it, and . 5 ' , , . , . . V . I C C PUT A PAUSE Ar 311 fffmw 'P - if is gre 065 kg W fi I Q E We T ff NW l 'H UH 51 yw Ma rtmsvmlle ound the Corner from Anywher FOR COKE ON YOUR PROGRAM TOO' 9 Graduatlon aneventno studentever 1 a s mn forgets Refreshment 1s a w y order to celebrate the occasmon So have a Coke Coca Cola Just natur ally goes w1th never to be forgotten And Coca Cola IS always just tlmes around the corner from anywhere It ts a nd be 1 on gs wlth happy momen fr endly hvlng Drmk Coca Cola COCA COLA BOTTLING C0 - ,riif 5 i f QSC 1 X fc A -bf . .1 - ,, , a X Z is I 1 2 ' . , 5: E N-N . :? 5 iff- . - - E - ' - - - Q E : . . . L FMF... , - .1 1-1, , 5- :: f ' ET Z N2 1? 13 Q? li QE'ff31. . ' fs 3 ,.. sf' E 5:1 n.?Jf'E?.gz . . . 5: . a -3 ' ' 25.15 1 5:7 A, -'EEQ1 ' ' J: 422 is P 1. 5 E, V f- 'B 1 ,a . ' ' Q Fw 5 Q -' '-? 1 r : .-E ,Q f' '1 C ' : f 5 .1 -. 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S - Ei. .1 -,- .- Congratulations to the Class of 1956 DCDT STORE The Home of Better Values Martmsvtlle V11-guna C B HALSEY 0 Wholesale Dlstrtbutors Instttutxon Foods Robert L Trussell Sales Representatmve P O Box 556 Dmal 3 2421 THE CHARLES B KEESEE EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC Thls Fund e stabltshed by Mr and Mrs Charles B Keesee of Martxnsvmlle V1rg1n1a IS ln posltmon to ard sub stantmally a large n um be r of boys and glrls from V11-guna and North Carolma who would llke to be educated tn Vtrgtn 13 Bapttst schools and colleges The Fund w1l1 also ard ap proved students for the m mn LS t ry from Vlrgmla or North Carolma who wxsh to study rn any one of the three theologx cal semmnarmes of the Southern Baptxst Conventlon F1nanc1al a1d ms tn the form of cash grants to those stu dents who are e nte r mng or plannmg to enter the Baptlst mxnmstry or to engage IU speclfmc rellglous work for the Bap t1st denommatxon To all othe r s the amd extended IS m the form of cash loans to be repaxd wxth lnterest at low rates Accordmg to the wrll of Mr Keesee students from the Blue R1dge Assoclatmon wlll have ft r s t constderatton when applymg for ard from th1s fund For further mformatmon address W R Broaddus Jr Secretary Treasurer Box 226 Martmsvmlle Vlrgxma . . 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P SUPPLY COMPANY um mg 'Supphes Wnolesale and Retaml Phone 4024 Ma rtmnsv 111e V1rg1U13 I 1 1 ' . . . . , - . V L 1 I I . - D ,J , ,f ,L ' ' .If Y . - It f 'L A If It - !,- 4 Y-1 A I M 1 O 1 1 . THE DOSS DISTRIBUTING CO Dtstrmbutor Tom s Toasted Peanuts Tom s Peanut Butter Sandwtches Tom s Candtes Phone 4173 704 Memorlal Blvd Martmsvllle Vlrgmma AMERICAN DRY CLEANERS Phone 2529 Martmswlle Vtrgtma ADAMS GARAGE General Auto Repamrmg B111 Turner W1l11s M1lton Lula Turner M1ldred K1dd WT TURNER INC General Insurance 20 East Maln St Phone 3427 RIMMER S JEWELERS Hammlton Bulova Elgm Longmes Wlttnauer Le Coultre Watches 102 East Ma1n Martmsvmlle Vu-glma SOUTHERN BANK OF COMMERCE Member ofF D I C D1a16251 Walnut and Mam Martmnsvxlle Vmrgmma Rent a Band Instrument LEEDS MUSIC CENTER 100 E Mam St Martmsvllle Vmrgmma WHITNEY SHUMATE FURNITURE Kelvmnator Refrmgerators Maytag Washers Zemth Radlos Art Supplles 108 E Mam Street Martmsvmlle Vmrglma 1 . . , . . . . 1 . 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