Essex High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Tappahannock, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1960 volume:

7 f960 |i I Sc cmC Within the pages of this book we have tried to reproduce through pictures, snap- shots and writings the spirit of memorable years at Essex County High School. Doing this has not been a one-man job, but has been achieved with the help of our principal, teachers, classmates, advertisers and patrons. Editor-in-chief - - - Business Manager - - Subscription Manager Feature Editors - - - Copy - -- Art Photographer - - - - Advertising ----- Treasurer ------ Advisor - - - Warner Robinson Edna Golden - Gladys Robinson - Blanche Reynolds Ann Wright • - - Naomi Ruffin - - - Purnell Young Leroy Gray - Robert Ransome Charles Tompkins Irene Nelson Miss Ellen O. Rice “DceUc Uiott In order to show our appreciation for your years of teach- ing the students of this school, helping to make possible the annuals in the past by sponsoring senior classes, we sincere- ly dedicate our annual to you, Mrs. Margaret B. Poles. The earnest and diligent effort that this yearbook staff displayed in making this 1959-1960 yearbook what it is demands and deserves our sincerest appreciation and thanks. The initiative, enthusiasm and eagerness which the staff exhibited in this endeavor and the untiring guidance offered by their sponsors , we believe, have provid- ed an invaluable educational experience to all. Surely any future reference to this yearbook will always recall pleasant mem- ories. We congratulate the graduating class and wish for them a most successful and rewarding future. It is hoped that the years spent at Essex County High School have been and will prove to be very pro- fitable. We wish to express our sincere thanks to the parents, patrons and friends who through the years have given to our school their earnest and loyal support. Miss Betty Beale is the secretary to the principal and is also the school clerk. Our school cafeteria is managed by Mrs. Margaret Banks. Assisting here are Bertha Hill and Ann Wright. Mr. Tliomas Segar deserves the credit for our clean and polished floors. SEATED: Mrs. Esther B. Booker, Mrs. Mamie G. Bayton, Mrs. Zelda C. Jackson, and Miss Mary C. Hoskins. STANDING: Mr. William Gresham, Miss Vera V. Waugh, Mrs. Frances H. Johnson, Mrs. Frances E. Sanford, Mrs. Ester Y. Stevens, and Mr. Thomas Epps. SEATED: Miss Eva E. Daniel, Miss Janie E. Rose, Miss Joan F. Walker, Miss Ellen O. Rice, and Mrs. Lucy T. Brown. STANDING: Mr. Russell Donan, Mr. Frederick P. Holmes, Mr. Walter R. Henderson, Mr. Allen R. Bowens, Mr. Leon A. Sivells, and Mr. Robert D. Brown. O cce President CHARLES TOMPKINS Vice-President BLANCHE REYNOLDS Assistant Secretary NAOMI RUFFIN Secretary EDNA GOLDEN Treasurer ANN WRIGHT FRANKIE BOWENS NFA, Basketball, Choir Ambition; Musician RYLAND BUNDY NFA, Choir, Band Ambition; Armed Forces JOHN CAUTHORNE NFA Ambition; Teacher BARBARA CLARKE NHA Ambition; Nurse PERCY CORBIN NFA Ambition; Barber SHIRLEY CROXTON Yearbook Staff, NHA Ambition; Airline Stew- ardess ELLA GAINES Choir, Band, NHA Ambition: Seamstress EDNA GOLDEN Yearbook Staff, Safety Patrol, Dramatic Club, Softball, Student Council, Honor Society, NHA, Cheerleader Ambition: Secretary JULIA GOLDEN NHA Ambition: Beautician LEROY GRAY Safety Patrol, Dramatic Club Ambition: Teacher MARGIE GRAY NHA, Dramatic Club, Cheerleader, Safety Patrol Ambition: Secretary LUCILLE GREENE Choir, Band, NHA, Soft- ball Ambition: Seamstress HENRY HILL NFA, Baseball, Safety Patrol, Basketball Ambition; Auto Mechanic ELSIE HOLMES Band, NHA Ambition: Music Teacher FRANCIS JOHNSON Choir, Band, Dramatic Club Ambition: Dietician MARY JOHNSON NHA, Softball, Yearbook Staff Ambition: Secretary SHIRLEY JOHNSON NHA, Softball, Safety Patrol Ambition: Secretary CHARLES KEYE NFA Ambition: Auto Mechanic IRENE NELSON NHA, Yearbook Staff Dramatic Club Cheerleader ROBERT RANSOME NFA, Safety Patrol, Honor Society Ambition: Teacher BLANCHE REYNOLDS NHA, Band, Yearbook Staff, Safety Patrol, Dra- matic Club, Softball Ambition: Teacher GLADYS ROBINSON NHA, Yearbook Staff, Dramatic Club Ambition: Nurse WARNER ROBINSON NFA, Dramatic Club, Yearbook Staff Ambition: Lawyer JAMES ROLLINS NFA Ambition: Civil Engineer MARIA ROLLINS NHA, Yearbook Staff, Choir, Cheerleader Ambition: Seamstress NAOMI RUFFIN NHA, Yearbook Staff. Choir Ambition: Seamstress MARY SEGAR NHA, Choir Ambition: Nurse OSCAR SURLES NHA Ambition: Farmer RUTH THOMPSON Choral Club, Choir, NHA, Dramatic Club Ambition: Beautician ELLA THORNTON NHA, Choir Ambition: Beautician CHARLES TOMPKINS NFA, Safety Patrol, Stu- dent Council, Dramatic Club, Yearbook Staff Ambition; Teacher NORMAN TOMPKINS NFA, Basketball, Baseball Ambition: Teacher JANE WILLIAMS NHA Ambition: Nurse ANN WRIGHT Choir, Dramatic Club, Band, NHA, Softball Ambition; Nurse ROBERT WRIGHT NFA, Band Ambition: Auto Mechanic PURNELL YOUNG Student Council, Safety Patrol, Honor Society Ambition: Teacher -y T vrrcB — — j- T3 wra i p kt Tune: Words by: Danny Boy Naomi Ruffin Dear Essex High, you are a dream come true; Born in the hearts of those you ' ve served, And from your humble birth and to your present age. Your praises have always been heard. Our love for thee will never waver; Our loyalty will never sway; So bind us close to thee, O Essex High, And in this hour for thee we will always pray. God bless our school, dear old Essex High; She ' s been our sacred home in days gone by. Protect her now and ever; Protect her walls and let her banner fly. She ' s been our hope and inspiration; She ' s been our keel and shining star. God bless our school, dear O Essex High; Help us love her forever, ever - Essex High. f 4 - ±± Dear Essex High, Source of Wisdom; From your fountain, the streams of knowledge flow. Here we’ve played, and here we’ve labored, Many lessons we have learned. Here we’ve solved many problems That the years have placed before us. Dear Essex High, Mother of many; Onward t o our varied goals. Now we leave your corridors forever. To walk life’s pathways of deeds untold. Dear Essex High, Queen of all; Forever your praises we will sing. Forever your wisdom shall stand beside us, And lead us on to greater things. Naomi Ruffin MOTTO He who does not advance falls behind. COLORS Red and White FLOWER Red Carnation Most likely to succeed” EDNA GOLDEN WARNER ROBINSON Most attractive” MARY SEGAR Craziest LUCILLE GREENE FRANKIE BOWENS Most talented BLANCHE REYNOLDS LEROY GRAY Most Intellectual JANE WILLIAMS PURNELL YOUNG Most handsome CHARLES TOMPKINS Most athletic LUCILLE GREENE HENRY HILL Most Conceited IRENE NELSON OSCAR SURLES Most sophisticated MARGIE GRAY ROBERT RANSOME Laziest ELLA THORNTON JOHN CAUTHORNE Most popular EDNA GOLDEN LEROY GRAY Quietest JANE WILLIAMS CHARLES KEYE Most studious NAOMI RUFFIN HENRY HILL Most talkative GLADYS ROBINSON FRANCIS JOHNSON In these closing days of our years at Essex County High School, out assignment is to collect and record some of the noteworthy deeds and events that have been performed and taken place during out high school career. In September, 1956, we assembled in the high school auditorium to begin our high school training. Since there was such a large number of us, the class was divided into two sections. One section was sponsored by Miss M. R. Davis and the other by the late Mr. R. H. Vaughan. The officers of each class were: Presidents, Edna Golden and Elsie Holmes; Secretaries, Mary Segat and Blanche Reynolds; and Treasurers, Frankie Bowens and Purnell Young. Many of the students participated in extra-curricula activities such as the Dramatic Club, choir, softball team, base- ball team, basketball team. Student Council and Safety Patrol. Lucille Greene, Blanche Reynolds, Frankie Bowens and Henry Hill were the top athletics of the freshman class. Warner Robinson received the award for being the outstanding freshman actor in the play The Leptichaun. Our sophomore year found us with our same homeroom teachers and our class officers were Elsie Holmes and Naomi Ruffin, Presidents; Edna Golden and Florine Payton, Secretaries; and Frankie Bowens and Purnell Young, Treasurers. Julia Golden, Naomi Ruffin, Robert Ransome, and Warner Robinson represented our class at the Math-Science Con- ference which was held at the Thomas Hunter High School in Mathews County. Time passed quickly and our junior year began. Our class was consolidated and our sponsor was Mr. A. R. Bowens. The class officers were; Charles Tompkins, President; Elsie Holmes, Vice-President; Edna Golden, Secretary; and Frankie Bowens Treasurer. Blanche Reynolds, Gladys Robinson, Leroy Gray, Warner Robinson and Charles Tompkins participated in a play en- titled Fog on the Valley which won a superior rating at the Drama Festival held at the Ralph Bunche High School, Leroy Gray was named the Best Male Actor of his performance. One of the most memorable events of this year was the Junior-Senior Prom. The decorations were centered around a starry garden scene and everyone enjoyed themselves immensely. At last we were seniors, the big year had finally arrived. Charles Tompkins was elected President; Blanche Reynolds, Vice-President; Edna Golden, Secretary; and Ann Wright, Treasurer. Our sponsor for the beginning of the year was Mrs. M. B. Poles, who later transferred to Hamilton Holmes High Scho ol. After her transfer. Miss E. O. Rice became our sponsor. As seniors our most prized project was the preparing of the school annual for publication. Our staff consisted of Warner Robinson, Editor-in-Chief; Edna Golden, Business Manager; Gladys Robinson, Subscription Manager; and Blanche Reynolds and Ann Wright, Feature Editors. Participating in extra-curricula activities were Elsie Holmes, Blanche Reynolds, Ann Wright, Lucille Greene, Ella Gaines, Francis Johnson, Robert Wright and Ryland Bundy - band; Blanche Reynolds, Ann Wright, Gladys Robinson, Leroy Gray and Charles Tompkins - dramatics; Lucille Greene, Blanche Reynolds, Mary Johnson, and Shirley Johnson - softball; Henry Hill, Norman Tompkins, Charles Tompkins, John Cauthorne and James Rollins - baseball; Purnell Young, Charles Tompkins, Robert Ransome and Edna Golden - Student Council; Henry Hill and Frankie Bowens - basketball. As we leave Essex County High School, we shall take with us many memories. The years that we have spent with- in its walls shall be forever with us; and as we look back years from today, we shall recall them with much nostalgia. llth Grade; Section A, Miss J. E. Rose, Sponsor llth Grade; Section B, Mr. R. Donan, Sponsor 10th Grade; Miss J. F. Walker, Sponsor 9th Grade, Section A; Mr. L. S. Sivells, Sponsor 9th Grade, Section B; Mr. W. R. Henderson, Sponsor 8th Grade, Section B; Miss E. Daniel, Sponsor 5A Grade, Section A; Mrs. M. G. Bayton, Sponsor 5th Grade, Section B; Mr. T. Epps, Sponsor 4th Grade, Section B; Mrs. F. E. Sanford, Sponsor Second nndc 2nd Grade, Section A; Mrs. Z. C. Jackson, Sponsor Second ( nade 2nd Grade, Section B; Mrs. E. B. Booker, Sponsor (Sficulc 1st Grade, Section A; Miss M. C. Hoskins, Sponsor pOut ( nadc 1st Grade, Section B; Miss V. V. Waugh, Sponsor Student Left to right: Purnell Young, George Johnson, Charles Tompkins, Edna Golden, Robert Ransome, Mildred Baughan; Mr. F. P. Holmes and Mr. W. R. Hender- son, Sponsors. Captain, George Johnson; Lieutenants, Mildred Baughan, Edna Golden, Robert Ransome; Mr. W. R. Henderson, Sponsor. The Essex County High School Choir, under the direction of Mr. R. D. Brown, serves the school and surrounding com- munities. The band at Essex County High School was organized by Mr. R. D. Brown, the director. The Elementary Choir, under the direction of Mrs. F. H. Johnson, has hopes of becoming the high school choir in the future. €U€€t The Rhythm Band of the elementary school is directed by Mrs. F. H. Johnson. Scce tce The elementary science program has brought about a Junior Science Club which is sponsored by Mr. W. B. Gresham. OFFICERS: President, George Johnson; Vice-President, Abraham Johnson; Secretary, Madeline Young; Assistant Secretary, Jean Richardson; Treasurer, Jean Vaughan; Sponsor, Miss J. F. Walker. The Headliner Staff is composed of students from the elementary and high school and is advised by Mr. A. R. Bowens. T nauH itcc The Elementary Dramatic Club is sponsored by Mrs. M. G. Bayton. The officers are: President; Mary Golden; Vice-President, Denyce Baughan; Secretary, Diane Saunders; Assistant Secretary, Patricia Wright; Treasurer, Nathan Bayton. i M- V The Art Club brings out the hidden artistry in elementary students through various media and has as its advisor Mrs. E. Y. Stevens. Ideas about clothes are made concrete when students can see and handle fabrics and garments. During the summers, girls, accompanied by their sponsor Mrs. L. T. Brown, attend camp. Left to right: Mr. F. P. Holmes, Advisor; George Johnson, Vice-President; Charles Tompkins, Presi- dent; Joe B. Taylor, Treas- urer; James Rollins, Sec- retary; Henry Hill, Report- er. We, the 1959-60 of- ficers of the Essex Chapter of the NFA plan to fulfill our duties and responsibil- ities in carrying out our program of work. Farm shop is one of the phases of vocational agriculture which is stressed at Essex County High School. Here, the boys are working on a home improvement project. CAROLYN GAINES 9th Grade DEBORAH HOLMES 4th Grade Left to right: Roberta Richardson, Evelyn Richardson, Elsie Lee, Dorothy Johnson, Ernestine Richardson, Mary Braxton, Linda Richardson, Carole Harris, Jacquelyn Jones, Jean Fauntleroy, Doris Smith; Mr. R. Donan, Coach. Left to right: George Johnson, Frankie Bowens, Robert Richardson, Issac Layne, Henry Hill; Thomas Johnson, Manager; Mr. R. Donan, Coach. Left to right: Lucille Greene, Rose Ross, Shirley Johnson, Mary Hill, Rosa Beale, Ann Jeter, Evelyn Richardson, Mary Pollard; Mr. R. Donan, Coach. Left to right: Clarence Tunstall, Robert Richardson, Isaac Layne, George Johnson, Charles Lomax, George Holmes, Robert Pugh, Henry Hill, Charles Tompkins; Mr. R. Donan, Coach. Fortune, Juliette Wyatt, Edna Golden, Ann Muse; Mrs. L. T. Brown, Sponsor. The Varsity Club is composed of members of the softball, baseball, and basket- ball teams; it is sponsored by Mr. R. Donan. CLmOQS AGRICULTURE ' J ' r. M mmsJrn ; ' if W9 ■; % - £ ... 1 PATRONS MRS. ELEANOR BAUGHAN MRS. CLARA BAYTON MRS. MAMIE BAYTON MISS BETTY BEALE MRS. ESTHER BOOKER MRS. LUCY BROWN MR. ROBERT BROWN MR. EDWARD BRYANT MRS. JOSEPHINE BURTON MR. JAMES CARY MRS. LULA CLARK MRS. RACHEL CLARKE MISS EVA DANIEL MR. R. L. ELLIOTT, JR. MR. RUSSELL DONAN MISS JEAN FAUNTLEROY MRS. ELEANOR FORTUNE MRS. FRIEDA GRAY MRS. LOUISE GILES MR. RAYMOND GREEN MR. WILLIAM GRESHAM MR. JAMES HARRIS MR. JOE HARRIS MR. THOMAS HARRIS REV. WALTER HENDERSON MR. RICHARD HILL MRS. EARL HOLMES MR. FREDERICK HOLMES MISS MARY HOSKINS MR. CHARLES JACKSON MRS. MARGARET JACKSON MR. SAMUEL JACKSON MRS. ZELDA JACKSON MRS. FRANCES JOHNSON MR. GEORGE JOHNSON MRS. ELIZABETH JONES MRS. NELLIE LOMAX REV. JAMES MITCHELL MRS. MAUDE MOTELY MRS. DOROTHY NELSON MRS. IRENE NEWMAN MISS ELLEN RICE MRS. ALICE RICHARDSON MRS. JOSEPHINE ROBINSOI MISS JANIE ROSE MRS. FRANCES SANFORD MRS. MARY SAYLES MR. LEON SIVELLS MRS. MARY SPARKS DR. ELRIC STEWART MR. JAMES SURLES MR. GEORGE TOWNES MRS. RUTH VAUGHAN MRS. LUETHEL VESSELLS MR. GARNE TT WALKER MISS JOAN WALKER MISS VESTILLA WASHINGTON MR. HARRISON YOUNG MRS. HELEN YOUNG MR. l RVIN YOUNG MR. FRANKLIN ROLLINS MRS. KATE ROBINSON MR. OSCAR SURLES A CAREER WITH A FUTURE! 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