Essex High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Tappahannock, VA)

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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

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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