Essex High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Tappahannock, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1965 volume:

Zhe Senior Class of Presents the foreword Time changes many things and later the meaning changes along with time. We have tried to capture some of the moments that have been instrumental in building the memories of the past year at Dear old Essex High. The cream of our school days is yet to be skimmed by the unseen fates that await us in the future. We know not how we shall be judged, but we have thrust forth our purest hands. As we turn the following pages, we see the moving forces that have made for a certain exactness in the pattern of our school lives. Success and failure, crises and decision, time and circumstances, bittersweet happiness of class- work, chit-chat on the campus, these little things, among countless others, are what we remember most from our school days at Essex High. Editor Wayne Jeter 2 Zable of Contents DEPARTMENT PAGE Introduction 1 Foreword 2 Table of contents 3 Tiger Staff 4 Honorarium 5 Sponsors 6 Faculty Administration 7 Seniors 13 History 22 Class Song 23 Class Prophecy 24 Class Poem 25 Superlatives 26 Class Will 30 Underclassmen 32 Elementary 37 School Song 44 Activities 45 Features 53 Athletics 63 Personnel 67 Patrons’ List 70 Advertisements 71 Musical Moods 84 Senior Directory 85 Action Shots 86 b5 YEARBOOK STAFF . Editor , Editor- in-Chief . Business Manager . Advertising Manager . Circulation Manager . Associate Circulation Manager . Associate Circulation Manager . Photographic Editor . Sports Editor .Typists Wayne Jeter . , Virginia Byrd . Ronald Jackson Constance Harris Laura Fortune , Cynthia Golden Joan Braxton. . Donnetta Rollins Richard Vaughan Thelma Johnson Helen Reynolds Gary Grey Lonnie Jones Samuel Tompkin Artists Robert Golden Jacqueline Dandridge . . . .Guest Artist Miss E. J. Mills Mrs. E. R. McDaniel .... Sponsors F F Mouotarium Mr. Faulk, we have chosen you from the many commendable persons that we have tecome ac- quainted with during our four years at Essex County High School because your sincere devotion has in- spired us to such a great extent. We are honoring you because you are a man who has given so much of your knowledge to others; because you can tolerate the views of others; because you have the ability to disagree without becoming disagreeable; and because you are a man whose former students respect and admire your efforts to make Essex H igh a better place to live and learn. To Mr. Joseph Fintoii Faulk, with a spkit of sincere humility mixed with the joyful pride of achieve- ment, The Senior Class is privileged to honor you with the 1964-1965 Tiger. Mvisors MRS. E. R. McDANIEL Teaches Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics S. Degree, Livingstone College, N.C. MISS EDNA J. MILLS Teaches French and English A.B. Degree, Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, N. C. Principal ’s Message My sincerest congratulations go to the yearbook staff, its sponsors and the senior class for this publica- tion. I am grateful and appreciative of the manner in which this project has been conducted. This year’s annual encompasses and reflects a degree of uniqueness. The faculty advisors and sponsors of this yearbook were new to this task and though reluctant, nevertheless, accepted this challenge with unprecedented vigor and a determination to do those things and make those changes that would contribute to the total improve- ment of this publication. The initiative, cooperation and perseverance that the members of this yearbook staff exhibited could only be labeled remarkable and these qualities served to enhance the total efforts which combined to make this yearbook one of which we all at Essex High are proud. My earnest thanks and appreciation are extended to the Faculty, Parents and students who through co- operation and understanding have confirmed their convictions that quality education is the best hope for the future democratic society. Although a review of this yearbook is expected to bring to memory those pleasant and lighter moments that have always characterized school life, it is hoped that this year ' s book will keep all mindful of the ever growing importance of education and kindle a dedicated determination within all of its readers to lend unlimited support to the cause of education. 8 MISS ELIZABETH CROXTON, Secretary MRS. MAMIE G. BAYTON, 6B Teaches math and Social Stu. B. S. Degree, Delaware State M.A. Columbia University MRS. ESTHER BOOKER, 2B B.S. Degree, Va. State Petersburg, Va. MRS. LUCY T. BROWN Home Economics B.S. Degree, Va. State Petersburg, Va. MRS. JOSEPHINE BURTON, 5A Teaches Language Arts, Health and Math; B. S. Degree Va. State, Petersburg, Va. MRS. MATILDA CANNON, lOA Teaches Typing, Gen. Bus. and Shorthand; B. S. Degree Hampton Inst. , Hampton, Va. MRS. ANN CARY, Librarian Teaches Government B. S. Degre e Va. State, Petersburg, Va. MISS MARY G. COX, 9B Teaches Social Studies A.B. Degree, Virginia State Petersburg, Va. MR. JOE D. DAVroSON Teaches Health and Ph. Ed. B. S. Degree, Norfolk State Norfolk, Va. VUOO VliN ' -.ni ' li W ' U ' AKJLW ' UO 1 , ±J.D reaches Health and Phy. Ed. J.S. Degree, Bluefield State lluefield, W. Va. MR. WAYMON D. EDWARDS, 8B Teaches Algebra, Geo. , Gen. Math B. S. Degree, Allen Univ. Columbia, South Carolina MRS. EFFIE MOTAGUE GADDY, 2B A.B. Degree, Virginia Union Univ. Richmond, Va. MR. WILLIAM B. GRESHAM, 7B Teaches Grade Science B. S. Degree, Virginia State Petersburg, Va. MRS. ESTHER L. HARRIS, 6B Teaches Language Arts B. S. Degree, Hampton Institute Hampton, Va. MRS. LUREATHA J. HARMS, Teaches English B. S. Degree, Cheyney State Teach. Col. , Cheyney, Pa. MR. CURTIS H. HILL, 5B Teaches Science, Math and Soc. Stu. B. S. Degree, Allen Univ. Columbia, S.C. MISS MARY C. HOSKINS, lA B. S. Degree Elementary Ed. St. Paul College, Lawrenceville, Va. MISS MAXINE E. HUNTER, IB B. A. Degree, Benedict College Columbia, S. C. MRS. ZELDA C. lACKSON, 4 B. S. Degree, Va. State Col. Petersburg, Va. 11 MR, RONALD JORDAN, llA Head of Music Dept. B. S. Degree, Va. State Col. Petersburg, Va. REV. WILLIE L.-McDANIEL, lOB Teaches Social Studies A.B., B. D. Livingstone Col. , Hood Theological Seminary, Salisbury, N. C. MRS. LILLIAN H. McGUIRE, 4B B.S. Degree, Morgan State Col. Baltimore, Maryland MRS. EVELYN L. McNEIL, 9A Teaches English A.B. Degree, Johnson C. Smith Univ. Charlotte, N. C. MRS. ESTHER MONK, 3B B. S. Degree, Va. State Petersburg, Virginia MR, DONALD SMEDLEY, 8A Teaches Math Science B. S. Degree, Bluefield State Col. Bluefield, West Va. MR, SPURGEON SMITH Teaches Day Trade St. Paul ' s Col. , Lawrenceville, Va. MISS VERA WAUGH B.S. Degree, Va. State Col. Petersburg, Va. President, Ronald JacKSon Seniors Vice Presisent, Samuel Tompkins Secretary, Rosie Braxton Treasurer, Elsie Blagmon 13 ELSIE CHRISTINE BLAGMON Ambition: Secretary Motto: Nothing can bring peace, but yourself. CAROL SHARON BUNDY Ambition: Beautician Motto: God loves to help him who strives to help himself. JOAN BRAXTON Ambition: Elementary Teacher Motto: Virtue lies in the strug- gle, not in the prize. ” ROSIE BELLA BRAXTON Ambition: Professional Singer Motto: If you don ' t think about the future, you cannot have one. IVORY LORENE BUNDY Ambition: To join the Marines Motto: Better to be small and shine than to be great and cast a shadow, ELLEN TROY BURTON GENEVA BYRD Ambition: Medical Doctor Motto: Don ' t criticize others unless you have something better to offer. VIRGINIA ARLENE BYRD Ambition: Mute Teacher Motto: Prepare for today, you never know what tomorrow will bring. JAMES THOMAS BYRD Ambition: T.V. Electronics Motto: Forward ever, backward never. Ambition: Nurse Motto: To live each day as if it were my last. FLORANCE ELIZABETH ELLIS Ambition: Beautician Motto: Beauty is only skin deep. THOMAS ELLIS Ambition: Motto: It is a very hard under- taking to seek to please every- body. GLORIA MAE GILES Ambition: Social Worker Motto: It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win. ” LAURA JANE FORTUNE Ambition: Elementary Teacher Motto: It ' s nice to be impor- tant, but it ' s more important to be nice. HERNDON ROLANDTHAW FORTUNE Ambition: Optometrist Motto: Finish what you attempt. I CYNTHIA DELORIS GOLDEN Ambition: Elementary Teacher Motto: You have climbed the hill, but the mountain lies ahead. ROBERT LAFAYETTE GOLDEN Ambition: Auto Mechanic Motto: Better late than never. ” JUNE CONSTANCE HARRIS Ambition: Social Worker Motto: Success is but a stair- way; it has its ups and downs. HELEN MARJORIE GREENE Ambition: Elementary Education Motto: They are never alone that are accompanied with noble thoughts. ” GARY ROGER GRAY Ambition: Physical Education Teacher Motto: One can make it if one puts faith in God. LEVI McCOY HARRIS Ambition: Electrical Engineer Motto: It is easy for men to talk one thing and think another. HOWARD RANDOLPH HENRY Ambition: Auto Mechanic Motto: A man ' s mouth is his destruction. WAYNE ELRIC JETER Ambition: Diesel Mechanic Motto: Bow not to defeat, but struggle to victory. RONALD THOMAS JACKSON Ambition: Electronic Engineer Motto: One ' s eyes are what one is, one ' s mouth is what one becomes. CHARLES RUDOLPH HOLMES Ambition: Auto Mechanic Motto: A man ' s word is his bond. CHASTINE WILBUR JOHNSON Ambition: Mechanic Motto: God helps those who help themselves. THELMA ELIZABETH JOHNSON Ambition: Elementary Teacher Motto: Every sweet has its sour; every evil has its good. LONNIE DAVUL JONES Ambition: Artist Motto: To thine own self be true. GOLDIE MAE JONES Ambition: Secretary Motto: Smile and the whole world smiles with you, cry and you will cry alone. THOMAS LEROY JOHNSON Ambition: Brick Mason Motto: Let us be seen by our deeds. RICHARD EDWARD LEE Ambition: Auto Mechanic Motto: If you try and don ' t succeed try, try again. CHRISTINE MOORE DELOIS OTELIA PAYTON Ambition: Research Biologist Motto: It matters not what you are thought to be, but what you are. NORMA HELEN REYNOLDS Ambition: Elementary Teacher Motto: The great art of learning is to understand but a little at a time. MABLE PRATT Ambition: Dietician Motto: Live for today. Tomor- row may never come. Ambition: Secretary Motto: Nothing is so difficult that it can ' t be found by seeking. GLORIA DONNETTA ROLLINS Ambition: Secretary Motto: Character is a diamond that scratches at all other stones. BARBARA JUNE SAUNDERS Ambition: Secretary Motto: Take each day as it comes. Today is the tomorrow that you wor- ried about yesterday. LUCILLE STEWART Ambition: Nurse Motto: All that I am and hope to be, I owe to my mother. SAMUEL EDWARD TOMPKINS Ambition: Engineer Motto: It is fully understood that you cannot get more out of life than what you put into it. RICHARD OTHELL VAUGHAN Ambition: Join Peace Corps Motto: Never put off until tomorrow that which you can do today. KENNETH ROYLAND WASHINGTON Ambition: Mechanic Motto: Put into life what you expect out of it. LOUISE EVELYN WHITE Ambition: Seamstress Motto: There is a time and a place for everything. Class Mistory Looking back on happy days at Essex, the graduating class can now record its many memorable events and experiences. We began our long journey in September of 1960 as shy freshmen. Here we were divided into two sections with Mrs. Hall and Mr. Jordan as sponsors. The class officers of Section A were elected: President- Virginia Byrd, Vice-President-Herndon Fortune, Secretary-Joan Braxton, Assistant Secretary-Troy Burton, Treasurer-Constance Harris and Sergeants at Arms-Charles Bundy and Robert Golden. The officers of Section B were President-Rosie Braxton, Vice-President-Mable Pratt, Secretary-Geneva Byrd, and Assistant Secretary-Elsie Blagmon, During this memorable year at the District Science-Math Conference, Troy Burton won third place in Mathematics 9, Ronald Jackson won fourth place in Mathematics 9, Helen Greene won second place in Mathematics 8 and Chastine Johnson won third place in Mathematics 8. During this year, the freshmen occupied a large portion of the Honor Roll. Among these were Christin Moore, Troy Burton, Gloria Giles, Ivory Bundy, Helen Greene, Constance Harris, Joan Braxton, Geneva Byrd, Thelma Johnson, Helen Reynolds, Elsie Blagmon and Virginia Byrd. We also participated in Science-Math, Library, NHA, and NFA Clubs. We entered school in 1961 a little more adjusted with Mr. Faulk and Mr. McGeachy as sponsors. Class officers of Section A were elected: President-Laura Fortune, Vice-President-Ronald Jackson, Secretary- Christine Moore, Assistant Secretary-Joan Braxton and Treasurer-Gloria Giles. The offi- cers of Section B were also elected: President-Geneva Byrd, Vice-President-Elsie Blagmon, Secre- tary-Rosie Braxton and Assistant Secretary-Estelle Baker. This year we participated in many activ- ities. Joan Braxton was a runner-up in the Miss Essex Contest. Our sophomore year of 1962 was very prosperous. Our sponsors were Mr. Faulk and Mr. Bates. The officers of Section A were elected: President-Laura Fortune, Vice-President-Virginia Byrd, Secretary-Christine Moore, Assistant Secretary-Geneva Byrd and Mr. Faulk served as treasurer. The officers of Section B were also elected: President-Richard Vaughan, Vice-President-Cary Gray, Secretary-Rosie Braxton, and Assistant Secretary-Elsie Blagmon. Laura Fortune brought honor to the tenth grade by being crowned Miss Essex. At the District Science-Math Conference Ronald Jackson won first place in Geometry, Christine Moore won first place in Chemistry and Gloria Giles won second place in Chemistry. Here we again participated energetically in various clubs. We entered our junior year with enthusiasm. The sponsors were Mr. Faulk and Miss Mills. The class officers were elected; President-Ronald Jackson, Vice-President-Constance Harris, Secretary- Joan Braxton, Assistant Secretary-Sylvia Thompson and Mr. Faulk served as treasurer. This year Joan Braxton, Rosie Braxton, Constance Harris, Laura Fortune, Elsie Blagmon and Helen Greene were great successes as members of the Cheering Squad. Ronald Jackson played outstanding basket- ball along with the rest of the team and led Essex to win the District Basketball Tournament. One of the most exciting affairs was the Junior-Senior Prom. The theme was A Roman Holiday. Class Son of BeAutjiful prcay er ) I V V r’ I 1 — — The Fu - turc calls us to Jobs un Jone How Wb Son ' • iors an We. iqttsc depart fijiJ - fil dreaws tbaf wd ve. on - ly be gur but v« ' ll n ' er forget tKese Kbo gave us our Start i E Heart - acbcs idLll face us so Will des - pair Our parents our tea, - chers have labored with , care But we ' re de - ter - mined our know ledr-e to share Es - sex dear Es - sex our dear white and blue 23 Class Prophecy Although we are a class of vivid imagination, we had never really visualized mentally that some day we would be the first nation to reach the moon — since there was quite a bit of controversy about Russia and the United States attempting to make that advancement in science. Neither did we realize that some of the most outstanding persons of this time were Essex High Graduates. One of these persons is Lonnie Jones who heads a chemical plaint where he has assigned Chastine Johnson to work as his assistant. This year, certainly marks the beginning of a new era be- cause the attempt to reach the moon was definitely a success. Robert Golden, the designer of the powerful astro- nautic aircraft, calculated its likely success. Because of Troy Burton ' s noted career in the Air Force, the designer chose her to help test the astronautic aircraft. After the prominent advancement, Gloria Giles wrote a science book entitled Life on the Moon. After reading of the renowned progress of those members of my class, I, Joan Braxton, professor of Education at Howard University, where Herndon Fortune is president, decided to write my doctoral thesis on The Advancement of the 1965 Graduates of Essex County High School, Tappahannock, Virginia. I decided it would be effective to tour the many regions of the United States, and foreign countries as well, to converse with my classmates. First, I went to California where Geneva Byrd is an actress living in Beverly Hills. To my surprise, Levi Harris is her husband and manager. My second day in California, Thomas Byrd, the governor of that state invited me to dinner in his mansion, for which he was celebrating his victory in being elected California ' s Governor. At the dinner 1 was pleased to dis- cover that his private secretary was Barbara Saunders. It was a delightful surprise to see Kenneth Washington who is Supervisor of San Francisco Motor Corporation. Since I had only a limited amount of time to remain in California, I went to the airport and boarded a jet-Pan American Airline- -flown by Helen Reynolds, first woman jet pilot. My trip this time brings me to Detroit, Michigan where Samuel Thompson has designed the GTO for the year. His wife, Helen Green, a retired teacher of business, now assists him. Chicago, Illinois my next stop. Here I find Constance Harris, counselor for juvenile delinquents. She was read- ing a book on juvenile delinquents written by Charles Holmes, a minister and social worker. I went to New York City after leaving Chicago. Here I learned that Rosie Braxton and Cynthia Golden have es- tablished a physical fitness school on 22nd Street. I also went to the Yankee Stadium to see Roger Gray play in the World Series with the New York Yankees. While relaxing in one of my relative ' s homes, I turned on the television to watch the Andy William ' s Show. On the show, Mable Pratt stepped out for a performance. While reading the New York Times I was pleased to find that Wayne Jeter is the editor. At the airport, I bought a Vogue magazine and Virginia Byrd and Elsie Blagmon were headlining the front cover. I caught a bus to Philadelphia, and was informed that Goldie Jones had just been elected the new dean of women of the Barton University. At John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, Carol Bundy is a RN. Carol ' s husband, Ronald Jackson, is the head surgeon. In Washington I met Florence Ellis who was chosen as the best fashion designer of the year. She informed me that Laura Fortune is one of the most successful librarians at the Library of Congress. In Washington I also found out that Thomas Johnson was the newly elected member to the House of Representatives. While in Washington I discovered that Christine Moore had moved to Paris and she was head of the Mathematics Department. Thelma Johnson also moved to Paris but she became displeased there so she returned to her home in Kentucky and got her old job back as business manager at Pearl Wright ' s Business School. After visiting these key cities, I enplaned again for my home town. I flew over to Richmond, Virginia where I had been informed that Thomas Ellis is the new principal of the Lake View High School. On his staff I found Deloris Payton, Donnetta Rollins, Lucille Steward and Louise White, a new member of the staff. Naturally, I anticipated finding someone back at Essex County High School. Not to my surprise I found out that Richard Vaughan had replaced Mr. Smith in the Day Trade Department. This has been a wonderful tour. We will visit each other more frequently since we know each others destination. 24 a va SJ Class Poem «x3 Although we are departing from Essex High, Our memories of this treasured time will never die. Though we have had obstacles in our way, We have managed to accomplish much every day. For these things we are more than grateful; To us, you have been extremely faithful. It is here that we ' ve built a foundation; That we ' ll withstand the most challenging situations. To our teachers and principal, we express our gratitude. For such great ideals they instilled in us that will last thro ' adulthood. The teachers have performed their job very splendid; We cannot acknowledge all the services they have rendered. For all of these services we are greatly in debt; For all of their devotion; for all of their help. Whatever success in life we achieve, A portion of the credit they must receive. We look back over the years with joy and a sense of pride. It will never be fully realized how hard we had to strive. We are leaving our thanks and appreciation to you, dear Essex High, Although we can never really say good-bye. We hope in our hearts that Essex will continue to lead All who strive to learn, grow and succeed. Although we may never fulfill every dream of our hearts, We feel sure that this period at Essex has given us ambitional starts. i Lsroi:: gy is- cv - gv . gy cvw CLASS MOTTO: Aim at the sun, and you may not reach it, but your arrow will fly higher than if aimed at an object on a level with yourself. CLASS FLOWERS: Off white chrysanthemums CLASS COLORS: Burgundy and Off White 25 MOST STUDIOUS: Gloria Giles Ronald Jackson MOST COURTEOUS: Gloria Giles Thomas Johnson BEST ALL AROUND: Rosie Braxton Richard Vaughan Senior MOST ATHLETIC: Ivory Bundy Ronald Jackson Richard Vaughan CUTEST: EUie Blagmon Richard Vaughan Howard Henry Superlatim MOST DEPENDABLE: Constance Harris Ronald Jackson MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Christine Moore Ronald Jackson NEATEST: Joan Braxton Howard Henry Senior FRIENDLIEST: Rosie Braxton Ronald Jackson CLASS LOVERS: Louise White Howard Henry WITTIEST: Ellen Burton Samuel Tompkins MOST COMICAL: Mable Pratt Levi Harris Cast Will and Zestament be our Last Will and We the Senior Class of I .S ' oTEs Testament. f To the Eighth grade ye leave four years of determination to reach the goal we have now reached. To the Ninth grade e leave three years to improve their greatest weakness. To the Tenth gra we leave two years of hard work and study. To the Eleventh Jrade we leave one year to prepare for a successful career. We the membe of the Senior Class of Nineteen-Hundred Sixty -Five wish to leave to our principal, Mr. Cary d mem- bers of the faculty pur greatest appreciation and deepest gratitude for their help and co-operation in helping us last year at Essex County High School a success. I, Elsie Blagn|on leave my ability to find a boy friend and be able to keep him to Patrica Wright and Sor dridge I, Joan Braxton will my stepping ability to the future majorettes I, Rosie Braxlon will my ability to slide through classes without getting any homework to Lois and Dori Richard son I, Carol Bun(|y leave pleasant ways to Queen Gardner. 1, Ivory Bun y leave my nice sweet ways to my sister, Barbara Bundy. I, Ellen Burtbn leave my seat in Physics Class to my sister, Charlotte Burton I, Geneva B|rd leave my ability to get along with boys to Ellen Nelson. I, James Bygd will my ability to act comical in class to James Phillips. | I, Virginia pyrd hereby will my well-rounded personality and my sweet ways to my cousin Jean Sayfes. I, Florance pllis leave my cooking ability to anyone who wants it. | I, Thomas tllis leave my ability to stay in class to Carolyn Clarke. I, Herndon fortune leave my ability to drive the bus to Elliott Young. I, Laura Foifune leave my seat in typing to Alexander Monk. I, Gloria G:iles leave my studious mind to my sister, Phyllis Giles. I, Cynthia Cfolden leave my height and weight to my sister, Mary Golden. I, Robert G(|lden leave my ability to smoke at school without getting cau kt Johnson. I, Gary Gray will my catching ability to Alexander Monk who tried me for two years.-- I, Helen Gr ne leave my nice ways and sweet personality to ' Clarke and hope she ixrtll improlve in the future I, June Harrii leave my pleasant smile to Gladys Richards® ’ ' ' ' | I, Levi Harrk leave to Joe Pollard my ability to talktO,a« girl on campus I I, Howard Htoy leave my ability to correspond girls to anyone who fct ' tfouble doing it. | I, Charles Hojlmes will my ability to drive the school bus to my brother, . ftdrew Holmes. 1 I, Ronald Jac|:son leave my basketball to Everett and Wayne ray. | I, Wayne Jeter will my common soise to William Young. ! I, Chastine Jcimson leave my to miss every Monday, out of school to Willie Muse. | I, Thelma Jofiison leave my typing ability to Caiitiri llichardson. | I, Thomas Johlason leave my sly ways to Perry Smilh� ' Ji I, Lonnie Jones beqjueatii my singing ability in Choir to Louis Vaugham and hope he will improve in t|e future I, Richard Lee leave ray height to Maurice Gaines. fi I, Christi MoOTe leave my depfffldability to Ella Johnson. j I, Deloii Paytoxi leave rny ability to correspond with boys to Antonette Holmes. !: I, MaMe Pratt leave my friendly ways to Donna Broaddus. | I, Helen Reynolds leave my height to Shirley Rollins in hope that she grow a few inches taller. ■ I, Donnetta Rollins leave my typing ability to Rosa Smith. j I, Barbara Saunders leave my ability to use my study period wisely to Barbara Bundy. | I, Lucille Stewart leave my quietness to anyone who wants it. I, Samuel Tompkins leave my ability to understand girls to Theodore Rollins. I, Richard Vaughan will my ability to stay out of trouble to anyone who is man enough to take it up. I, Kenneth Washington leave my English book to anyone who wants it. I, Louise White leave my ability to succeed in Home Eco nornic s to-Bu Witnesses: 30 11th Grade, Section A; Mr. Ronald Jordan, Sponsor 32 33 34 9th Grade, Section B; Miss M. G. Cox, Sponsor 8th Grade, Section A; Mr. Donald Smedley, Sponsor Stli Grade, Section B; Mr. Waymon Edwards, Sponsor 7th Grade, Section A ; Mrs. L. J. Harris, Sponsor 7th Grade, Section B; Mr. W. B. Gresham, Sponsor 6th Grade, Section A ; Mrs. M. G. Bayton, Sponsor 38 6th Grade, Section B; Mrs. E. L, Harris, Sponsor 5th Grade, Section A; Mrs. J. R. Burton, Sponsor 5th Grade, Section B; Mr. Curtis Hill, Sponsor 39 40 4th Grade, Section B; Mrs. Lillian McGuire, Sponsor 3rd Grade, Section A; Miss Vera V. Waugh, Sponsor 3rd Grade, Section B; Mrs. Esther S. Monk, Sponsor m 2nd Grade, Section A; Mrs. Effie Gaddy, Sponsor 42 2nd Grade, Section B; Mrs. Esther B. Booker, Sponsor 43 1st Grade, Section C; Mrs. Clara Bayton, Sponsor I Mrs. Clara Bayton, 1C Attended Virginia State College Petersburg, Virginia 44 Student Council Seated left to right: Emogene Johnson, Assistant Secretary; Sandra Jack- son, Secretary; Constance Harris, President; Shirley Blagmon, Treasurer; Phyllis Richardson, Parliamentarian. Standing left to right: Allen Bay- top, Vice President; James Green, Chaplain; Rev. W. L. McDaniel, Advisor. J.M.C-A ’IP The Future Business Leaders of America Club has its basic goal to acquaint its members with recent and changing trends in the business world. Advisor: Mrs. Matilda Cannon UTURE USINESS EADERS MERICA library Club The Library Club is composed of stu- dents who like to read and wno have common interests centering around the library activities of the school. The pur- poses of the school library club are to stimulate reading interests, to en- courage and create interest among the students in libraries and library service and to improve the library program in the school. Mrs. Anne C. Cary, Librarian JrcHch Club Realizing the fact that There is an ever increasing need for an extended knowl- edge in the lan- guages, the French Club has as its main objective, the fost- ering of a deeper appreciation for the foreign languages. Advisor: Miss Enda Mills Rational Honor Society The National Honor Society strives for National recog- nition for those stu- dents who show ex- ceptional scholastic ability. Advisor: Mrs. E. R. McDaniel Safety Patrol The Safety Patrol at Essex is perhaps one of the most effective in this area. It is constantly striving to improve and encourage habits and be- havior that would serve as safety measures at school, on the buses, and at home. Advisor: Mr. W. B. Gresham Dramatics For those students whc have special interests in j acting, the Dramatics j Club serves as an excel- ,, lent source of experience |i Emphasis is placed on 4 analyzing characters and jj promoting a deeper ap- preciation for dramatics, p. Plans are being made for i,, the annual drama Festiva j, and a series of one-act plays to be presented in the spring. Advisors: Mrs. E. R. McDaniel and Mrs. E. L. McNeil I The purpose of the New Home Makers of America is to acquaint students with the recent trends in Home Econom- ics and to preserve ex- periences that will serve as a basis for efficient, well organized, and suc- cessful future home makers. I Advisor: Mrs. Lucy Brown j Ckoir The Essex High School mixed choir is composed of approximately 30 voices. Under the direc- tion of Mr. Ronald Jor- dan, the choir performs splendidly on chapel pro- grams and other special programs and concerts both at school and in the community. I Modern Dance (groups The modern dance groups are new additions to the roster of Essex High School activities. Their basic aim is to create new dance steps and to instill within the student body a deeper appreciation for all types of dances. Advisors: Mrs. Effie Gaddy Miss Vincent Ealy 50 11 f. Keuald prddM, ' Direct or Science Club The Science Club ' s chief purpose is to keep its members abreast with recent trends in all areas of science. The members of this club and the instructors exchange opinions and views in addition to per- forming experiments and engaging in research projects that will enhance and promote sound, scien- tific, problem-solving experiences. Advisors; Mrs. E. R. McDaniel Mr. W. Edwards Mr. D. L, Smedley u. F v-V ' r ii. • f rf ■ BB Projectionist Club The Projectionist Club is an organization of stu- dents whose purpose is to learn to operate the audio-visual equipment of the school. These stu- dents will assist teachers in the maintenance and operation of the equipment. Advisor; Mr. J. H. Cary 52 “Miss £sse ” T eMyce Maughan 10-iA ■ Jirst KuHHer-Up Mable Pratt Class 12-n Second PuHHcr-Up Barbara Uundy Class 11-P ' ‘Miss Ssse c SlemeHtary” ' Don a Molmes 7- ?irst Kunner-Up Kaye Keane Class 6-J Second Kunner-Up Carolyn Wormky Class S J Mable Pratt “Miss Senior” V-a ' i Elsie Blagmon tA ttendants I Miss Senior Gloria Giles Miss fluMior” Shirley Mlagmon “Miss Sophomore” Mory Qolden 61 “yW 55 Jreskman” 7aye young Miss Vincent Ealy iAtkletics 63 Left to Right, Kneeling-Levi Harris, Thomas Jackson, Joe Pollard, Andrew Holmes and Standing Elliot Young, Coach J. Deai Davidson, Alexander Monk, William Greene, Samuel Courtney, Wayne Jeter, Gary Gray, Richard Vaughan, Ronald Jackson, William Young, Everette Gray, Wayne Gray, Wendell Holmes, James Reynolds, Herbert Hutchinson, Coach Mr. Donald Smedley. Coaches: J. Dean Davidson Mr. Donald Smedley ROSTER Courtney, Samuel-12 i Gray, Everette-0 I Gray, Gary-25 Greene, William-14 Gray, Wayne-23 Harris, Levi-23 Holmes, Andr ew-11 Holmes, Wendell-33 Jackson, Ronald-15 Jackson, Thomas-5 Jeter, Wayne-5 Monk, Alexander-3 Pollard, Joe-33 Reynolds, James-4 Vaughan, Richard -3 Young, William-24 Coach: Mr. J. Dean Davidson Asst. Coach: Mr. Donald Smedley ! Trainers: Elliot Young Herbert Hutchinson i Wayne Jeter, Richard Vaughan, Mr. J. Dean Davidson, Mr. Smedley, Ronald Jackson, Roger Gray. Richard Vaughan Roger Gray Seniors Ronald Jackson Wayne Jeter The Gray Brothers Wayne and Everett William Young and Alexander Monk The G. A. A. is another rela- tively new addi- tion to the fam- ily of clubs on our campus. All effort and em- phasis is placed on the gross importance of physical fitness. Advisor: Miss Vincen t Ealy ■p ! 1 1 ' ® 1 ' jj ' ip i-! 1 ■ . f 1 66 Personnel Bus Drivers (left to right): Fred Braxton, Johnnie Gaines, Arthur Welch, Howard Henry, Charles Holmes, Herndon Fortune, Samuel Tompkins, Richard Lee, (not shown) Lelia Greene, Rosie Blagmon, Mary Gardner, Elliot Young, William Greene and Allen Bay top. Head Dietician; Margaret Banks, Assistants Mrs. Estelle Custodians: Alfred Johnson and Russell Thornton. Roane and Mrs. Rosie Blagmon. 67 Student Zife . . . Virginia says . . . I ' m lonely. Are you that studious? See Lonnie, I ' m the big bad wolf ! Waiting for the cafeteria to open. ” Just talking things over . . . 68 Patrons Mr. Mrs. Alfred Banks Mrs. Ethel Banks Mr. Mrs. James Banks Mrs. Margaret Banks Mrs. Wilhelmina Baughan Miss Frances Baylor Miss Mary Baylor Mrs. Clara Bayton Mrs. Mamie Bayton Mr. Allen Baytop Mr. Floyd Beverely Mrs. Daisy Blagmon Mrs. Ella Blagmon Mr. Fred Blagmon Mrs. Rosie Blagmon Mr. Mrs. W. T. 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