Essex High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Tappahannock, VA)

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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

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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

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(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.