Essex High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Tappahannock, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1961 volume:

by THE SENIOR CLASS of 1961 S 4CX School Tappahannock, Virginia Editor - Jean Vaughan Sponsors - Miss Ellen Rice Mr. Leon Sivells 7DecUc tco t Mrs. Dillard, We, the graduating class of 1961, take great pride and pleasure in dedi- cating our annual, The Tiger to you. Your guidance throughout our junior year has made it possible for us to reach this goal. Sincerely, The Class of 1961 ADMINISTRATION Today we live in a world of unprecedented and sensational change. As a result of great technological developments, our society and our lives change rapidly. It can be psychologically justified that we preserve for future refer- ence those moments which we shall forever treasure. As we face the uncer- tainties of our dramatic future, it will be those memories that will encourage us to greater heights and achievements. It is the preservation of these mem- ories that the yearbook staff has endeavored to achieve. For many of our stu- dents who will go forward from this school, the days spent at Essex High will truly be the most blissful days of their lives. I would like to extend to the yearbook staff and their sponsors my sincere congratulations for their kind, unparalleled, and gracious efforts in making this yearbook what it is. To the members of the Senior Class go my congratu- lations as they complete this phase of their education. To the faculty, student body, parents, patrons and friends who have through united efforts helped to make this school more congenial and profitable. I extend my profound thanks. FACULTY MRS. LUCY BROWN Home Economics MRS. ANN CARY Social Studies MR. RUSSELL DONAN Physical Education MR. HOWARD EPPS Fifth Grade MR. JOSEPH FAULK Science MR. WILLIAM GRESHAM Fourth Grade MRS. EVA HALL Librarian MR. FREDERICK HOLMES Agriculture MISS MARY HOSKINS First Grade MRS. ZELDA JACKSON Second Grade MRS. FRANCES JOHNSON Fourth Grade MR. RONALD JORDAN Music MRS. FRANCES STANFORD Third Grade MRS. ESTHER STEVENS Third Grade MISS JOAN WALKER English MISS VERA WAUGH First Grade 9 4 , €t 6 t a % THOMAS SEGAR Good food, simply prepared may be served in enough different ways to give variety and offer the best educational opportunities. The picture shows Mrs. M. Banks, the head cook, and Mrs. E. Roane her assistant. SENIORS SettconA GEORGE JOHNSON THELMA CAUTHORNE NHA, Choir, School Paper Ambition; Beautician VIRGINIA COLEMAN NHA, Choir, Dramatics Ambition; Secretary LET HA CORBIN NHA, Library Club, Dramatics Ambition; Secretary LEE DUNNING NFA , Band, FBLA Ambition: Mechanic ALTINE GOLDEN NHA, Dramatics, FBLA Ambition; Beautician BLANCHE GREENE NHA, FBLA Ambition: Secretary JOHN HENCE NFA, Varsity Club Ambition: Lawyer MARY HILL NHA, FBLA Ambition: Beautician ANN JETER NHA, Varsity Club Ambition: Beautician ABRAHAM JOHNSON NFA, Choir Ambition; Lawyer DOROTHY JOHNSON NHA, Varsity Club, FBLA Ambition; Beautician LOUIS JOHNSON NFA , Dramatics, Basketball Ambition: Teacher STANLEY JOHNSON Choir, NFA, Cheerleader Ambition: Singer JACQUELYN JONES NHA, Varsity Club, Dramatics Ambition: Doctor ISSAC LAYNE Baseball, NFA, Basketball Ambition: Armed Forces ELSIE LEE NHA, Varsity Club, Choir Ambition: Beautician CHARLES LOMAX NFA, Varsity Club, Ambition; Armed Forces ANN MUSE NHA, Cheerleader, Dramatics Ambition: Nurse HELEN NEWMAN NHA, Dramatics, Library Club Ambition: Secretary MINNIE PHILLIPS NHA, Choir, Safety Patrol Ambition: Beautician MARY POLLARD NHA, Library Club, Dramatics Ambition: Nurse ROBERT PUGH NFA, Choir, Basketball Ambition; Armed Forces BARBARA RICH Dramatics, NHA, School Paper Ambition; Secretary EVELYN RICHARDSON NHA, Choir, Basketball Nurse DELORIS RICHARDSON NHA, Dramatics, Choir Ambition; Secretary RAYMOND RICHARDSON NFA, Choir Ambition; Armed Forces ROBERT RICHARDSON NFA, Choir, Basketball Ambition; Armed Forces VIRGINIA RICHARDSON NHA, Choir, Dramatics Ambition: Secretary MELVIN ROANE NFA, Basketball, Choir Ambition: Mechanic DORIS SMITH NHA, Basketball, School Paper Ambition: Lawyer JOE TAYLOR NFA, Choir, Dramatics Ambition: Mechanic WILLIAM THOMPSON NFA, Choir Ambition: Mechanic CLARENCE TUNSTALL NFA, Dramatics, Varsity Club Ambition; Carpenter JEAN VAUGHAN NHA, Dramatics, Tiger Staff Ambition: Teacher JULIET WYATT NHS, Cheerleader, Dramatics Ambition; Technologist SeuKp Tune: Auld Lang Syne With seeking minds and laden hearts. The time has come to part. We ' ll ne’er forget our days with you, And our best we’ll always do. CHORUS For you dear Essex High, for you Our best we’ll always do. We pledge our love and loyalty To you, dear white and blue. What life now holds we can ' t foretell, What e ' er - we’ll do it well Throughout life’s most - trying days, We’ll think, and sing thy praise. oe H Parting time has come, dear Essex High, With laden hearts, we say goodbye. And as the days slowly pass, The memories will always last. Principal and teachers, all so dear, Thank you for each precious year. We realize you ' ve done your best. It ' s up to us, next success! MOTTO Live as if you were to die tomorrow; Learn as if you were to live forever. CLASS COLORS CLASS FLOWER Red and White Red Rose In September 1957 there decended upon this institution of learning, seventy-five seekers of knowledge. Our hearts swelled with pride as we entered the doors of Essex County High School and opened a new chapter in our field of education. As we assembled in the auditorium, our instructions were given to us by the principal, Mr. Penrose B. Parks. Because our class was so large we were divided into two sections. Section A and B were sponsored by Miss Catherine Posey and Rev. Walter Henderson, respectively. Under their supervision the following offi- cers were elected: George Johnson, President; Mary Braxton, Vice-President; Mary Young, Secretary; Rosa Beale, Assistant Secretary; and James Segar, Treasurer. Many of the students participated in extracurricular activities such as Student Council, Safety Patrol, Choir, Dramatic Club, Baseball Team, Softball Team, Basketball, and the Cheering Squad. Ann Jeter, Rosa Beale, Esther Phillips, Mary Hill, George Johnson, Joe Taylor, John Hence, Robert Richardson, and Thomas Johnson were the outstanding athletes of our Freshman Class. Upon entering our Sophomore year, we were very excited and anxious to be intelligent. We were still divided into two sections which were sponsored by Miss Posey, and Mr. Russell Donan. Our class officers for the year were Rosa Beale, President; George Johnson, Vice-President; Mary Braxton, Secretary; Virginia Coleman, Assistant Secretary; and Altine Golden, Treasurer. Madeline Young, Jean Richardson, Mildred Baughan, Jean Vaughan, and George Johnson were outstand- ing characters in Nobody Sleeps, a play sponsored by the Dramatics Club in the Festival of Plays. Rosa Beale, Madeline Young, Juliet Wyatt and Jean Richardson represented the school at the District Math-Science Conference held at Central High School, King and Queen County, and at the State Conference at Virginia State College, Petersburg, Virginia. Our Sophomore year passed quickly and before we realized it, we were Juniors. Because our class was still large, we were divided again into two sections. Our sponsors were: Miss Janie Rose and Mr. Russell Donan. The officers of the year were: Mary Young, President; Juliet Wyatt, Vice-President; Mary Braxton, Secretary; Altine Golden, Assistant Secretary; and Virginia Coleman, Treasurer. Some outstanding events of the year were: The Math-Science Conference and the class’s first visit to Virginia State College. The Student Council election was an outstanding event of the year and the officers elected were: George Johnson, President; Rosa Beale, Vice-President; Mary Braxton, Secretary; Ann Cole- man, Assistant Secretary; and Mary Young, Treasurer. The most memorable occasion was the Junior-Senior Prom which featured a Hawaiian Night Scene and which was enjoyed by everyone. With all the toiling and hard work, we finally entered into our Senior year. A great deal of us were quite disappointed when we were divided into two sections again. Most of us wanted a consolidated Senior Class, however, our class consisted of too many students. Miss Ellen Rice and Mr. Leon Sivells were our sponsors. As seniors, our most prized project was the preparation of the school ' s annual publication. The Year- book staff consisted of Jean Vaughan, Editor-in-Chief; Jean Richardson, Business Manager; Joe Taylor and Juliet Wyatt, Artists. Our class officers were: George Johnson, President; Rosa Beale, Vice-President; Mary Braxton, Secre- tary; Madeline Young, Assistant Secretary; Mildred Baughan, Treasurer; and James Segar, Chaplain. At last Commencement exercises and graduation were before us, and with this in mind, we strived hard to reach our goal. It gives us pain to realize that we have to leave ECHS with its skillful instructors. We wish to leave our sincere appreciations to our Principals, Mr. Penrose B. Parks and Mr. James H. Cary and other faculty members for their clear and helpful instruction that have guided us along the way. We will always remember our days at Essex County High School. Rosa Beale (2 Z44 7( eU We, the class of ' 61, being in good health and sound mind, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. To our principal and faculty, we bequeath our sincere thanks and appreciation for the valuable instruc- tions given to us throughout our years at Essex County High School. Special Bequest Mildred Baughan leaves her ability to participate in classroom discussions to Aubrey Corbin. Rosa Beale leaves her position as pianist for Mr. Jordon to Carole Harris. Mary Braxton wills her ability to get along with others to Ernestine Richardson. Thelma Cauthorne leaves her quiet voice to Linda Richardson. Virginia Coleman leaves her fancy hair styles to Odessa Johnson. Letha Corbin treasures all her possessions; therefore, she prefers to keep them. Altine Golden, who is very capable of speaking for herself, leaves some of that ability to Brenda Brown. Blanche Greene leaves her dignity to Sarah Fifer. Jacquelyn Jones leaves her neat ways to Joyce Washington. Ann Jeter leaves her position as forward on the basketball team to Diane Lee. Dorothy Johnson leaves her position on the basketball team to Jean Fauntleroy. Elsie Lee leaves her amusing ways to Linda Richardson. Ann Muse leaves her lovely disposition to Rose Mary Smith. Virginia Richardson leaves her shortness to Jean Fortune. Doris Smith leaves her position as forward on the basketball team to Joyce Ware. Jean Vaughan leaves her tendency to say, I don ' t know, ” in Mr. Sivell ' s class to the future physics students. Helen Newman leaves her slimness to Mary Alice Smith. Mary Pollard leaves her quiet ways to Clara Lee Harris. Esther Phillip leaves her ability to sit in class without cutting up to Art Wyatt. Barbara Rich treasures all her possessions; therefore, she prefers to keep them. Jean Richardson leaves her laziness and daydreaming in French class to Betty Lomax. Juliet Wyatt leaves her cheering squad suit to any supple girl in the freshman class. John Hence leaves his position as right field baseball player to Thomas Jones. George Johnson leaves his All-Round -Personality to Charles Carter. Stanley Johnson leaves his ability to sing tenor in choir to Charles Washington. Robert Pugh leaves his position on the school quartet to anybody who feels like singing. Joseph Taylor leaves his ability to clown in every class, without getting put out, to Jacob Nelson. Raymond Richardson leaves his worldly charms to Charlie Layne. William Thompson leaves his stubborness to anyone who wants it. Melvin Roane does not leave anything. He is just thankful to get out. Charles Lomax leaves whatever he has, if anything, to whomever needs what he has. SufienCaUueA MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED” Mary Young George Johnson ’MOST ATTRACTIVE Jacquelyn Jones LAZIEST Letha Corbin Charles Lomax ' MOST TALKATIVE” Virginia Richardson Stanley Johnson QUIETEST Blanche Greene Melvin Roane FRIENDLIEST Ann Muse Abraham Johnson MOST TALENTED’ Rosa Beale Joseph Taylor ' BEST PERSONALITY Jean Vaughan Robert Pugh MOST POPULAR Mary Braxton Gressie Segar MOST CONCEITED Thelma Cauthorne Stanley Johnson MOST HANDSOME Joseph Taylor MOST ATHLETIC Ann Jeter George Johnson - 3 © BIGGEST FLIRT Deloris Richardson Robert Richardson MOST STUDIOUS Virginia Coleman George Johnson ' 77tct4ica£ ’THaotU You Must Come Into My Heart ' ”1 Love You So Love You Most of All - - - - Good Timing — - — - -- Alley-Oop Three Nights a Week - - - - Dragnet In the Mood - - — — ... Miracles — - -- -- — - - That’s A Question - - - - — Let’s Try Again - - Hurtin Inside Save the Last Dance for Me” - Money” — — - — - — - - Cry, Cry, Cry Enchanted — - — This Magic Moment I’m Moving On” Somewhere Over the Rainbow - - - — - Entering Essex High - E.C.H.S. Alma Mater - Arriving at School on Time . — - — - Late for Class . Home Assignments - — -Wanted in the Office . - Studying for Exams — Examination Grades - Did I fail in French? - — Receiving Report Cards Failed in a Subject - Prom Night _ — — Graduation Expenses - - - - — Failing to Graduate - - Graduation Night - - - - — Receiving Diploma - Leaving for Work or College Finding a Job after Graduation PATRONS Mrs. Ruth Baker Miss Mildred Baughan Mrs. Mamie Bayton Miss Betty Beale Mr. Albert Blagmon Mr. and Mrs. Fred Blagmon Mr. and Mrs. James Blagmon Mrs. Esther Booker Mrs. Lucy Brown Mrs. Frances Byrd Mr. and Mrs. Ivory Cannon Mr. and Mrs. James H. Cary Mrs. Mary Cauthorne Mr. Mansfield Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Charles Corbin Lt . and Mrs. Franklin Dillard Mr. Russell Donan Mr. Thomas Epps Mr. Joseph Faulk Miss Jean Fauntleroy Mr. and Mrs. Jannie Fortune Mr. Thomas Fortune Mrs. Virginia Gaines Mrs. Annie Green Mr. and Mrs. James Hall, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harris Mrs. Elizabeth Henry Mrs. Lucinder Hooper Mr. Frederick Holmes Mrs. Marion Holmes Mrs. Inez Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jackson Mrs. Zelda Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson Mr. Eddie Johnson Mrs. Frances Johnson Mrs. Irene Johnson Mr. Aubrey Jones Mr. Ronald Jordan Mr. Charles Lomax Mrs. Roberta Mason Mrs. Mary Moore Miss Ellen Rice Mrs. Julia Reynolds Mrs. Thelma Reynolds Miss Barbara Rich Miss Jean Richardson Mr. Raymond Richardson Miss Virginia Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Rowe Mr . Alfonza Rollins Mrs. Desere Samuel Mrs. Mary Sayles Mr. Leon Sivells Mrs. Frances Stanford Mrs. Clayton Stansburg Dr. and Mrs. E. G. Stewart Mrs. Esther Stevens Mr. William Thompson Miss Jean Vaughan Mrs. Voila Vessell Miss Joan Walker Miss Vera Waugh Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Wyatt Mrs. Lottie Young JUNIORS £Ceve tt llth Grade; MissJ. F. Walker, Sponsor SOPHOMORES 7e tt tyuzde 10th Grade, Section B; Miss K. Beard, Sponsor FRESHMEN 9th Grade, Section B; Mr. J. Faulk, Sponsor JUNIOR HIGH ELEMENTARY pc . (faide 5th Grade, Section A; Mrs. M. G. Bayton, Sponsor 0 paunt6 tfazde 4th Grade, Section B; Mr. W. Gresham, Sponsor 4th Grade, Section A; Mrs. F. H. Johnson, Sponsor 3rd Grade, Section B; Mrs. E. Y. Stevens, Sponsor tyuzde 3rd Grade, Section A; Mrs. F. E. Stanford, Sponsor 7 W tytade Second, (fazde O McCe 1st Grade, Section B; Miss V. V. Waugh, Sponsor A i A ORGANIZATIONS Student Qu tctC President, George Johnson; Vice-President, Rosa Beale; Secretary, Mary Braxton; As- sistant Secretary, Virginia Coleman; Treasurer, Mary Young; Chaplain, James Segar and Sponsor, Mr. Leon A . Sivells. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Violet Johnson, Nellie Johnson, Betty Lomax, Leroy Byrd, Mary Pollard, Nettie Corbins, Carolyn Gaines. SECOND ROW, Left to Right: Lucille Stewart, Letha Corbin, Sara Fifer, Carolyn Phil- lips, Helen Newman. THIRD ROW, Left to Right: Robert Lomax, Mary Smith, James Gaines, Sponsor, Mrs. Eva D. Hall. S i ‘ 71. 7 . A This high school organization provides training for leadership, activities which en- rich the offerings in Homemaking classes, contribute to the development of initiative and ability of the students. Above are the officers of the organization for the year 1960-61. 71.?. A. We are the leaders of tomorrow - we are a part of this great national organization of N.F. A. ' s numbering 51,205 active members. Films are excellent means for summarizing certain points concerning various areas of study in homemaking classes. Here the girls are viewing a film on good grooming. In- structor, Mrs. L. T. Brown. Pianist - Rosa Beale Director - Mr. Ronald Jordan Director - Mr. Ronald Jordan 0 ' lCUK ttC4, President, Rosa Beale; Vice-President, Mildred Baughan; Secretary, Mary Braxton; As- sistant Secretary, Jean Fauntleroy; Treasurer, Juliet Wyatt and Sponsors, Miss Joan __dSft_� Walker and Mr. Roland Jordan. The Junior Dramatics Club consists of 4th and 5th grade students who have a desire to become great actors. Sponsor, Mrs. Mamie G. Bayton. President, Ann Muse; Vice-President, Mary Braxton; Secretary, Dorothy Croxton; As- sistant Secretary, Carolyn Gaines; Treasurer, Altine Golden. Sponsor, Miss Ellen O. Rice. ' £ 4e,% tynjette $ta$f 1960-61 ESSEX COUNTY TIGERS Captains - George Johnson Thomas Johnson Coaches: Russell Donan Joseph Faulk 1960-61 ESSEX COUNTY TIGERETTES Captains - Ann Jeter Mary Braxton Co-Captains - Jean Fauntleroy Doris Smith Coaches: Miss Kathryn Beard and Russell Donan “Sotpi ‘Seu6et siU C fye Utup Syucut Mildred Baughan, Madeline Young, Ann Muse, Rosa Smith, Juliet Wyatt, James Segar, Jean Richardson, Captain, Stanley Johnson, Sponsors: Mrs. Eva D. Hall and Miss Mary C. Hoskins. ' Sa e aCC 1960-61 ESSEX COUNTY TIGERS Captains - George Johnson John Hence Coaches: Russell Donan, Joseph Faulk and Frederick Holmes Singing should be a personal, spontaneous, and joyful experience. The Elemen- tary Choir enjoys music. It is a real factor in personal and social development. Mrs. Frances Johnson feels that these youngsters are growing with music.” Safety Patriot We the members of the safety patrol will carry out the pledge of the organization. Safety is our greatest purpose. Science — ’TTtatil (?£u President, Dorothy Croxton; Vice-President, Sydney Johnson; Secretary, Jean Fauntle roy; Assistant Secretary, Linda Richardson; Treasurer, Wayne Jeter; Report, Madeline Young. Sponsors: Miss Kathryn Beard, Mr. Joseph Faulk and Mr. Leon Sivells. (?oo£-Cut ScHocC The purpose of the cook-out is to teach girls ho w to prepare and serve a complete meal out-of-doors. Center of the picture is Enid Jackson a 9th grade homemaking stu- dent at the Essex County High School. m 1 fj . ADVERTISERS COMPLIMENTS OF THE RETAIL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION Tappahannock, Virginia BEST POLICY Compliments of FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Tappahannock, Virginia REV. J. T. WYNNE, Pastor Compliments of ST. JOHNS BAPTIST CHURCH Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of BAUGHAN’S BEAUTY SALON Compliments of GOOD HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH Dunnsville, Virginia REV. G. W. ROANE, Pastor Tappahannock, Virginia Phone: Hlllcrest 3 -20 14 Compliments of LEE’S BARBER SHOP ESSEX 5$ TO $1.00 STORE Tappahannock, Virginia Phone HI 3-2952 Air Conditioned Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of SOUTHSIDE BANK Compliments of THE BANK OF ESSEX Tappahannock, Virginia Tappahannock, Virginia Member of F. D. I. C. Compliments of Compliments of VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY FRENCH’S MARKET TRIC P. A. TOKARZ Manager Warsaw, Virginia Tappahannock, Virginia L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY EDWARD C. SMITH Manufacturer of Essex County High School Rings Richmond, Virginia Tappahannock, Virginia CAMCO Carr Automotive Mfg . Corporation Tappahannock, Virginia TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY