Essex High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Tappahannock, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 114 of the 1966 volume:

M ' i? r-p r Wf Within these pages have been captured forever your memories of a final year at Essex High. Here is a glimpse of the conviviality, the spirit of togetherness, the animation of learning, the lingering friendships, the fun of living, the warmth and richness of a year past. Here is an intimation of the spirit of competition, the acceptance of responsibility, and the active participation that compound your activities. Your laughter, your dreams, your youthful enthusiasm tempered by your quest of knowledge and your growing maturity have molded this book. Your lofty ideals have aimed its pur- pose high. Here is seen the sparkle of life that mirrors the glow of personality. May you find your present joys and your future hopes expressed in these pages. 13 19 33 67 90 75 4 5 6 3 TO OUR PARENTS When all our other debts are paid Our greatest debt will still be due For sacrifices you have made And cares that we have brought to you. We have been slow to understand the patience and the love and pride With which for our sakes you have planned. Your own ambitions put aside. When others have withheld from us The praise that we have longed to hear You, Dad and Mom, have been generous And glad to speak the word of cheer. With eager efforts you have sought To smooth our paths and make them fair; Unselfishly expecting naught In payment for your tender care. We have been slow to learn, but now, With recollections that are sweet. We weave a laurel for your brow And lay our tribute at your feet. JCnooj ecfqe Crowns Chose Oho Seeh CfeC ■ ALMA MATER Oh Essex brave, dear Essex true, With earnest hearts we pledge to you Our pride, our love, our loyalty i Through endless day and to destiny. Chorus , . . Oh Essex grave, dear Essex free Oh Essex is the place for me ; When it is time for me to die Just bring me here and let me lie. I We know you can never fail us ; And we shall never fail you i For you we sing, Oh Essex true, I We had great victory always for you. 5 Tyecficaiion — 1966 Ui er Every young adult needs someone who serves as a guide and example in the uncertainty and de- cision-making of early adulthood. For your knowledge - For your understanding- For your interest- For your responsiveness and dependability - For your guidance- For your honesty - For your sincerity- For your love of truth- We thank you and dedicate the 1966 Tiger to you, our class sponsor, Mr. Ronald Jordan. 7 8 9 Mr. James H. Cary V y. y PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE It is a great privilege through this yearbook to express my congratulationt, to the yearbook staff, the class of ’66 and its sponsors for the accomplish- ments of a tremendous task. My sincere appreciation, also, is extended for the manner in which the class has conducted itself throughout its years in school. Cooperation, perseverance, dignity, intelligence and dedication have characterized this class and its activities. For this, the class of 1966 will long be remembered and revered. It is hoped that each of the members of the class of 1966 will aspire to the greatest goal that his ability will permit. We invite each to join the ranks of the many other graduates of Essex High who are now making a contribution for a better world. 10 Mr. William Gresham, Administrative Assistant Miss Dorothy Croxton, Administrative Secretary Mrs. Lureatha Harris, 7th English Mrs. Matilda Cannon, 10th Business Education Mr. Waymond Edwards, 8th Mathematics Miss Raydell Hargrave, 2nd Miss Vincent Ealy, 11th Health and Physical Education Mr. Curtis Hill, 5th Miss Edna Mills, 10th Foreign Language Rev. Willie McDaniel, 11th Social Studies Mr. Donald SmedLey, 9th Science and Mathematics Mrs. Josephine Burton, 5th Mrs. Lillian McGuire, 4th Mrs. Esther Monk, 3rd Miss Mary C. Hoskins, 1st Mrs. Clara Bayton, 1st 15 Mrs. Zelda Jackson, 4th Mr. Spurgeon Smith, Day Trade Mrs. Esther Booker, 2nd Mrs. Lucy Brown, Home Economics Mrs. Mary Edwards, 9th SociM Studies Mrs. Jett Roane, Librarian Miss Mildred Baughan, 7th Mrs. Essie McDaniel Chemistry and Guidance Mrs. Mamie Bayton, 6th Colot Setoqnitio 8“ Mrs. Esther Harris, 6th Miss Maxine Hunter, 1st Mr. Oliver Reeves Health and Physical Education Miss Betty Cooks, 8th English 18 j Mrs. Evelyn McNeil, 8th Reading OFFICERS: Sandra Jackson, Secretary; Shirley Blagmon, Treasurer; Lloyd Smith, President; Lois Richardson, Vice Presidento eniors Mrs. E. R. McDaniel Mr. Ronald Jordan c5, ’ponsors 19 MARTHA IRENE BAYLOR CONNIE JUANITA BAXTER ALLEN BERKLEY BAYTOP SHIRLEY MAE BLAGMON ADELINE BUNDY CHARLOTTE LORAINE BURTON LILLIAN ANN CARTER BARBARA BUNDY 1 FAYE LOUISE COLEMAN DARLENE WILSON FORTUNE MYRTLE ELIZABETH CORBIN SHIRLEY ANN CAUTHORNE LOUISE ANN GAINES ELLA MAE GARDNER NO PHOTO AVAILABLE 24 MacARTHUR FORTUNE RUTH ANNA GARDNER 23 THERESA ANN GRAY JAMES EDWARD GREENE WILLIAM EVERETT GREENE BERTHA LOUISE HENRY DOROTHY KATE HILL WENDELL NATHANIEL HOLMES CHARLYNE ELIZABETH JACKSON v ' X ■! ANTONETTE HOLMES HERBERT THOMAS HUTCHINSON WILLIAM JETER SANDRA LA VERNE JACKSON MARY GLADYS JOHNSON WESLEY CORNELL JOHNSON JANICE GERTRUDE JONES CAROLYN DIANE PITTS MILDRED ROMAINE LUMPKIN ROSALIND TERRY NELSON JOSEPH POLLARD 29 MARY ALICE TAYLOR 31 ELLIOTT NATHANIEL YOUNG WILLIAM OLIVER YOUNG G ass Go ors: CG ue ancf Go cf Glass Slower: yellow Garnaiion CLASS POEM Oh, Essex Brave, Dear Essex true With sadden hearts we are leaving you. There is sorrow and grief you should know But the future calls us and we must go. Oh, Dear teachers and principal too. We owe a great vote of thanks to you For the tasks you have successfully done Were done in the interest of everyone. The years have slowly passed us by But our love for Essex will never die. A school full of love and conscious free It’s the school that is perfect for you and me. Although we are leaving, it ' s in our hearts. To return to the place where we got our starts. Oh, Essex the school that will always be Remembered and loved until eternity. Lois Richardson 32 i 1 OFFICERS: President, Russell Baytop; Vice President, Jacqueline Dandridge; Secretary, DeNyce Baughan; Treas- urer, Jean Nelson. uniors Miss Vincent Ealy Rev. Willie McDaniel c5 sponsors 3 : Frances Baylor Denyce Baughan Nathan Bayton Russell Baytop O ' Neal Braxton Robert Burnett Ellen Byrd Thomas Cannon Alberta Carey Samuel Courtney Jacqueline Dandridge Rosa Dunning uniors 1 34 uniors I Lorraine Hedgeman Raymond Hawkins James Fortune Andrew Holmes Billy Hundley Phyllis Jackson Martha Jeter Ella Johnson Joyce Johnson Vernell Johnson Roger Lee Dale Nelson Dorothy Nelson Jean Nelson James Phillips Theodore Rollins Beverly Scott William Taylor Daryl Trent Lewis Vaughan Emma Johnson uniors 36 UnJercfa ercjassmen 37 in- f V.. Barbara Green Walter Bailey Diana Baxter Carolyn Blagmon Clara Blagmon Marjorie Bundy Dandridge Byrd William Byrd Alvin Carter John Cary Sylvia Corbin Deborah Dandridge Marsha Dandridge Sonia Dandridge William Darby Morell Gaines Phyllis Garnett Rosemary Gray Shelia Gray Charles Harris Dianthia Henry Elmer Henry Deborah Holmes Thomas Hooper Phyllis Jackson Thomas Jackson 38 Faye Young Charles Jones Janet Phyllips Otha Pollard Ruby Redman Charlotte Reynolds James Reynolds Joseph Reynolds Virginia Reynolds Alverta Rich William Robb David Rillins Laverne Rollins Shirley Rollins Frances Rucker Dianne Saunders Mary Scott Wallace Shelton Emma Smith Perry Smith Mona Stevens Sallie Tompkins Thelma Taylor Regenes Vessels Carolyn Wright Patricia Wright 39 Susie Ashlock Rosalind Baxter Eleanor Baylor James Beverley Ella Blagman Carl Bra xton Donna Broddus Charles Byrd Clara Byrd Delores Bundy Thelma Campbell Larry Clarke Floyd Collins Christine Darby Garrett Fortune James Fortune Alma Gaines Maurice Gaines Ruth Gaines Gloria Gardner Lloyd Gray Anne Harris Donald Harris Peggy Harris Patricia Hedgeman Ronald Henry Calvin Holmes Shirley Holmes Ettra Jackson Janice Jackson Lewis Jackson 40 Lillian Jackson Charles Johnson Mary Johnson Yvonne Knight Josephine Layne Marie Lumpkin Peter Markham Ellen Nelson William Nelson James Oakley Rita Payton Saundra Pratt Fannie Rankins Diane Reynolds Robert Reynolds Annie Rich Gladys Richardson Robert Richardson Beverley Rollins Jean Sayles Everdean Taylor Maggie Taylor Phillip Taylor Larry Tyler Josephine Vaughan Alvin Ware Cynthia Ware Joseph Ware Pheobe Ware Charles Washington George Wilson 41 Alice Baylor Harry Baylor Warner Baylor Clyde Beverley Phyllis Beverly Alvin Braxton Darnell Bundy Roger Bundy Roy Bundy Paulette Burrell Thomas Burell William Carey Faye Carter Martha Cauthorne James Cauthorne Llewlyn Clark Robert Coleman Theodosia Collins Cynthia Corbin William Fortune Velma Gaines Warren Garnett Daryl Grant Samuel Gresham Barbara Gray Claudia Gray Jean Green Johnnie Green Pearline Green Patricia Hawkins Gwendolyn Henry James Hill Donna Holmes Nimrod Holmes Theodore Jackson Helen Jeter Rose Jeter Thelma Jeter Michael Johnson 42 Sylvia Johnson Betty Jones Charles Jones James Jones Ralph Jones Eric Long Eugene Monroe James Moore Wendell Moore Winfield Morris Gilbert Nelson Frances Pettiford Martha Pugh Barbara Ransom Amelia Rich Marjorie Rich Purnell Richardson Arlene Roane James Rollins Kenneth Samuel William Scott Barbara Shelton Charles Smith Angelo Stevens Curtis Taylor Mary Taylor Randolph Taylor Barbara Thompkins Harry Thompkins Mary Thompkins George Towns Theresa Vessels Betty Ware Helen Ware Iris Washington Ronald Wormley Darlene Young Marwayne Young 43 Seuenih Robert Acre Paul Ashlock Linda Bailey Glen Ba5d;on Sherman Barrack Antionette Beverly Barbara Baverley Dorothy Beverly Mildred Blagmon Bruce Burton Sylvia Darby Julia Gaines Allie Gardner Bernice Gardner Dianne Grant Stanley Gray Warden Gray John Green Patricia Grimes Avila Henry Nathan Holmes 44 rade Thelma Holmes Joseph Jackson Larry Johnson Beatrice Jones Doreatha Jones Joe Lewis Jones John Kendall James Muse Ralph Nelson Mary Reynolds Melvin Reynolds William Rich Kay Roane Louise Roane Dianne Sayles Bertha Smith Reginald Scoggins Resetta Taylor Dora Vessells Anthony Washington Darlene Washington Peter Young 45 (S x A A raAe George Acree Doris Bailey Ernestine Bailey Joyce Beverley Shirley Blagmon John Brown Samuel Cary Antonia Chandlers Wanda Corbin Joseph Gardner Lillian Garnett Gene Gray Isaac Gray Leroy Greene Barren Holmes Alfredia Hoskins Wayne Jackson Floyd Johnson Gloria Johnson Richard Johnson Charles Jones Maretha Jones Stanley Kendall Glenda Lumpkin Cecelie Muse Reginald Nelson William Nelson Charles Reynolds Dorothy Rich Kermit Roane Earl Robb Donald Robinson Deloris Rollins Barbara Scoggins Roger Scott Winston Scott Michael Shelton Darius Smith Rose Mary Surles Clarence Taylor Patricia Taylor Jimmie Ware Warren Ware Wayne Ware Jacob Wormley James Wright Betty Young Harlan Young 46 Audrey Ashlock George Ashlock Orlando Beverley Ezel Blagrnon James Brown Joanne Chandler Eugene Clarke Clarence Covington Ella Darby Lisa Eaton Phillip Fortune Lawrence Gaines James Gardner Larry Garnett Phyllis Grant Thomas Gray Faye Green Dean Holmes Ralph Holmes Richard Hoskins Gladys Jackson Thea Jackson Arlene Johnson Drucilla Johnson Shirley Johnson Wayne Johnson Ethel Jones Milton Pettiford Lawrence Pierce Mae Rankins Lola Ransone Charles Rich Ruth Rollins Wayne Ross Darlene Ruffin Earl Sayles Wilbert Shelton Elizabeth Smith Emma Taylor Jerry Taylor Ralph Taylor Arild Trent Debra Welch Larry Wilson Glenda Young Maurice Young 47 JourlJi racfe Charles Acree Audrey Baytop Valerie Baytop Cynthia Beverly Shelia Braxton Diane Bundy Erma Byrd William Carey Juanita Clarke Ricky Clarke Berard Covington Catherine Darby Wilton Dixon Larry Fergurson Charlene Gaines Charles Gaines Earl Garnett Gerald Garnett Robert Golden Diane Gray Jo Ann Gray Timothy Gray Shirley Greene Thomasine Harris Sheran Henry Charles Holmes Lucy Holmes Patricia Holmes Phyllis Holmes Thomas Holmes Gayle Jackson Arlene Johnson Carroll Payton John Pugh Charles Reynolds James Reynolds Linda Rich Warren Rich Brenda Roane Earl Roane Charles Robb Joyce Rollins Irvin Roy Robert Roy Pamela Sorrell Charles Saunders Barbara Smith Mary Smith Ruby Taylor Delois Taylor James Tompkins Claudia Washington Carolyn Wormley 48 Telia Acree Queen Baylor Diannah Braxton Robert Beverley David Brimmer Diane Carey Hazel Darby John Eaton Stacia Gaines William Gaines Josephine Garnett Kenneth Garnett Lee Garnett John Golden Roger Golden Michael Grant Calvin Greene Joanne Greene Darlene Hickman Lynwood Jackson Tony Jackson Elsie Johnson Jerry Johnson James Johnson Minnie Johnson Teresa Johnson Phyllis Jones George Kendall Carlotta Lumpkin Carolyn Muse Tyronne Nelson Lynda Page Hattie Payne Alice Pierce Winfred Rankins Bubbie Reynolds Shelia Reynolds Virginia Reynolds Annette Richardson Charlotte Rich Delphine Robb Leonard Ross Curtiss Roye Douglas Sorrell William Sayles Virginia Sayles William Scott Ella Smith Eugene Smith Frank Smith William Smith Deborah Surles James Vessells John Welch Linda Willis 49 econ Marie Ashlock James Baylor Dorothea Beverly Baron Beverly Floyd Beverly Barry Blagmon George Blagmon Beverly Bowens Lewis Brimmer Juanita Bundy Nevon Bundy Larry Carey Charles Clarke Diane Clarke Julian Clarke Sarah Dixson Levi Epps Walker Fortune Christine Gaines Nathan Gaines Delphine Gardner Jeffery Garnett Robert Grant Alfred Gray Steve Gray Ettra Greene Chris Harrison Larry Henry Donnetta Hickman Barbara Holmes Franklin Johnson Raymon Johnson Thomas Johnson Charlotte Payne Robert Pratt William Pugh Marion Ransome War ren Ransome Tony Ross Sherlan Roye Arlene Scott Wayne Shelton Alphonso Smith Eddie Smith Faye Smith James Smith Patricia Smith Dorothy Taylor Virgie Taylor Theresa Vessells Tyrone Washington Avis Young Marilyn Young 50 „ Miss Mary Hoskins, 1-A Miss Maxine Hunter, 1-B CLCjt2 Z S Mrs. Clara Bayton, 1-C 51 The scholar is the Student of the world; and of what worth the world is, and with what emphasis it accosts the soul of man, Such is the worth. Such is the call of a scholar . . . 52 ,1 j I , .“S ' S 1 •■■ ' ■ S ' - ' .: I ' ■• ' ' ' 4; Jr wiPt-y, 1 - ■ ' Jif . . .., .-..-Jatei ' ?•■ ' (!■ (■a ' I ■ 3;r:; ' S-.r if ' ■ id. MOST VERSATILE; Lois Richardson Allen Baytop BEST DRESSED: Theresa Gray Lloyd Smith BEST LOOKING; Bertha Henry 54 Lloyd Saunders MOST POPULAR; Bertha Henry Allen Baytop MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Allen Baytop Charlotte Burton MOST DIGNIFIED: Lois Richardson Allen Baytop MOST RELIABLE: Charlotte Burton Allen Baytop MOST DRAMATIC: Mary Johnson Lloyd Smith MOST MUSICAL: Charlyne Jackson Gladys Johnson Lloyd Smith MOST COURTEOUS: Brenda Washington William Jeter We, the class of 1966, Town of Tappahannock, County of Essex, State of Virginia, being of sound mental condition, do make this our last will and testament rendering void and of no avail any former will or wills that may have been previously made by us during a period of temporary optimism. In this matter do we dispose of our possessions. To our principal we give and bequeath a sense of relief that we have at last graduated, pleasant memories of our four years together, anda feeling of pride in any great deeds or noteworthy achievements that our future may con- tain, realizing that such glories will owe much to his example and counsel. To our class sponsors we leave our sincere thanks for their laboring with us, even when the most talkative in the class was talking, the most disagreeable in the class was disagreeing and the most cooperative was cooperating, they stood by us until the end. To our teachers we bequeath our very warmest regards and our sincere gratitude for their unfailing kindness and aid. We leave to the Juniors our good luck. It made us what we are today and it should satisfy them. We also give re- luctantly but of necessity our Mantle of Dignity. We realize that the class can never fill it but since it is expected of them our advise is Grin and Wear It . To our good friends, the Sophomore Class, we leave our patience. It will be found, useful as the only means by which they can endure the Juniors. To the young and unsophisticated Freshmen we leave a map of the school building so that they will not get lost and roam about in everybody ' s way, looking for their classroom. We include with the map, our little book entitled How to Make High School a Success . The smaller individual bequests are as follows: To the basketball team of the future we leave the privilege of gazing at the trophies our boys won. To the Choral club and band our ability to watch the leader, and audience at the same time without loosing a meas- ure or skipping a beat. To the dramatic club the ability to act like our talented actors and actresses. INDIVIDUAL BEQUESTS I, Martha Baylor, do bequeath to my sister, Frances, my seat in typing. I, Shirley Blagmon, leave my pleasant ways to Clara and Carolyn Blagmon. I, Charlotte Burton, leave my seat in Government class to anyone who wants it. I, Barbara Bundy, do bequeath my ability to sing tenor in the school choir to Maurice Gaines. I, Connie Baxter, do bequeath my ability to get along with people to my sisters Diana and Rosalind. I, Adeline Bundy, leave my seat in the senior class to Billy Hundley. I, Lillian Ann Carter, leave my good behavior to all high school students. I, Shirley Cauthorne, bequeath my ability to sew in Home Economics to Martha Johnson. I, Myrtle Corbin, leave my ability to get along with others to Donna Broaddus. I, Faye Coleman, do bequeath my ability to get in choir on time to Charlie Jones. I, Darlene Wilson Fortune, leave my seat in the senior class to my brothers. I, Theresa Ann Gray, leave my ability to be cool and calm at all times to Beverly Ann Scott. I, Ruth Gardner, leave my nice ways to Queen Gardner. I, Mary Gray, leave my girlish figure to Ella Roane. I, Ella Gardner, leave my lady like walk to Gloria Gardner. I, Louise Gaines, bequeath my charming ways to my sister, Alma. I, Bertha Louise Henry, do bequeath my friendly smile to Gloria Redman. I, Dorothy Hill, leave my ability to attend school regularly to Judy Hill and Mildred Muse. I, Antonette Holmes, leave my slimness to Deborah Holmes. I, Sandra Jackson, leave my seat in Geometry class to my cousin, Ettra Jackson. I, Charlyne Jackson, do bequeath my seat at the piano to Phyllis Jackson. I, Mary Johnson, bequeath my entertainment ability to anyone who wants it. I, Janice Jones, leave my ability to use my study period wisely to Maggie Taylor. I, Mildred Lumpkin, will my athletic abilities to Deborah Dandridge. I, Rosalind Nelson, bequeath my ability to get along with teachers to anyone who wants it. I, Elsie Pollard, bequeath my ability to come to school when time to take a test to Auguston Holmes. I, Carolyn Pitts, leave my ability to make friends and always wear a smile to Gloria Redman. I, Doris Richardson, bequeath my seat in band to Phyllis Jackson. I, Lois Richardson, bequeath my ability to play the clarinet to the on-coming clarinetists. I, Phyllis Richardson, leave my bright ideas to my cousin, Catherine Richardson. I, Rosa Smith, do bequeath my eating habits to Virginia Reynolds. I, Mary Taylor, bequeath my ability to get a boyfriend and keep him to Gloria Gardner. I, Brenda Washington, leave my seat in the senior class to anyone in the Junior Class who can handle it. I, Jean Wright, leave my nice and kind ways to Jean Roane. I, Allen Baytop, leave my ability to play the clarinet to Samuel Courtney. I, James Greene, bequeath my typing ability to anyone who needs it. I, Wayne Gray, leave my ability to play basketball to Samuel Courtney. I, William Greene, leave my ability to stay in shape during basketball season to James Phillips. I, Everett Gray, leave my vocabulary to James Phillips. I, Wendell Holmes, leave my good sportsmanship to Andrew Holmes. I, Herbert Hutchinson, leave my ability of brick masonry to anyone who thinks they have the qualifications. I, William Jeter, do bequeath my ability to draw to Jacqueline Dandridge. I, Wesley Johnson, bequeath my ability to change my hair styles to any unfortunate person who wants it. I, Joseph Pollard, leave my ability to play baseball to John Carey. I, Lloyd Saunders, leave my table manners to James Phillips. I, Lloyd Smith, leave my intelligence to Calvin Taylor. I, John Sutton, bequeath my ability to get along with my teachers to Willie Muse. I, Elliott Young, leave my ability to play baseball to Morrell Gaines. I, William Young, leave my pleasing personality to Robert Burnette. 56 Uhe Crystal This is the Crystal Ball in it lies the future of all the members of the senior class of 1966. As the mist clears away we see what the future holds for each one in the class. Shirley Blagmonis holding a conference at a large corporation of which she is the head, and also there in the next room is James Greene, the janitor. Rosalind Nelson is married to John Sutton who still drives the Essex High School bus. Phyllis Richard- son, Gladys Johnson, and Faye Coleman are singing for the Metropolitan Opera. Per- forming with the Barnum and Bailey Circus are the midget, Bertha Henry, William Greene, the strong man, and the head clown, Wendell Holmes. Mary Gray is the head dietician at Tidewater Memorial Hospital. Lloyd Smith, accompanied by Charlyne Jack- son is having an unlimited engagement at Carnegie Hall. In New York, Allen Baytop, an outstanding dentist, is married to Barbara Bundy, who is also his able assistant. Also in New York are Lloyd Saunders, the Mayor, and Lillian Carter, his private secretary. At Essex High Lois Richardson has replaced Mr. Jordan in the music department and Elliott Young is head coach. William Young plays for the Baltimore Bullets and Wesley Johnson is manager of the Minnesota Twins. At Norfolk State College Diane Pitts is head of the Home Economics Department and Herbert Hutchinson is the basketball coach. Doris Richardson is President of U.C.L.A., where Dorothy Hill teaches Physical Edu- cation to girls. Shirley Cauthrone and Everette Gray are doing research on the moon in a space ship designedby Theresa Gray and Adeline Bundy. Back in New York, Sandra Jackson and Jean Wright are the head models at a large fashion agency. Antionette Holmes has won the 1970 Miss America Contest. Mildred Lumpkin and Darlene Fortune are co-owners of their own Beauty Salon. In Tappahannock, Martha Baylor is the assist- ant manager of Anderton ' s Department Store, where Wayne Gray is the manager. Ruth and Ella Gardner have a chain of supermarkets across the country. Mary Taylor is in Beverly Hills cutting down on her calories, and is now wearing a size 10 dress. Living on a large farm is Janice Jones who has 10 children. Brenda Washington is secretary to the President ofthe United States. Elsie Pollard and Joseph Pollard are married and living in Florida. William Jeter is writing a comic strip for the New York Times, of which Mac Arthur Fortune is the Editor-in-chief. Rosa Smith is the upstairs maid for the big tycoon. Myrtle Corbin. A cloud forms and covers the Crystal Ball and all is black. We have seen what lies in the future for the graduating class of 1966. From what we have seen we wish them much luck. 57 Everette Gray, Elliott Young, and Antonette Holmes Sport Editors Doris Richardson Lloyd Smith Advertisement Editors Charlotte Burton Business Manager Sandra Jackson Copyist Connie Baxter Class Editor MrSo E. R. McDaniel Sponsor Mr. Ronald Jordan l onsor The 1966 Tiger may well be said to be another outstanding product of Essex High School. To be sure the job was no easy one and many hours of fun and hard work is throughout its lay- out. This year ' s Tiger is new in several ways: the seal of the school is being used as a cover design, introducing color for the end sheets, bigger size and other new attractions that have en- hanced its beauty. At periodical work sessions you find the staff members la- boring over layouts, sorting pictures, taking pictures, and doing other jobs which have been fun, rewarding, and we hope worth- while. Typists: Bertha Henry Rosalind Nelson Gladys Johnson James Greene Charlotte Burton Circulation Editors: Charlyne Jackson Louise Gaines Allen Baytop Editor-In-Chief G ass J:{isior A slight look at our prosperous and happy past at Essex will enlighten your hearts and ours as we record it. We entered the doors of Essex High School in September 1961 as very excited eighth graders. Mr. Cary, our prin- cipal, spoke some kind words to us to sort of relax us, and to introduce us to our sponsors, who were Miss Francino Anderson and Mr. Ronald Jordan. Our class was divided into sections A and B. The class officers for section A were: Phyllis Richardson - President, Doris Banks - Vice-President, Louise Gaines - Treasurer, Sandra Jackson - Secretary and James Greene - Chaplain. The class officers for section B were: Martha Baylor - President, Adeline Bundy - Vice-President, Wendell Holmes - Treasurer and Antionette Holmes - Chaplain. Our freshman year began with a bang! Again our class was divided. Our sponsors were Mr. Eulas Gaddy and Mr. Willard Bailey. The officers for section A were: Charlotte Burton - President, Vernell Taylor - Vice-President, Sandra Jackson - Secretary, Shirley Blagmon - Treasurer, and Faye Coleman - Chaplain. The officers for section Bwere: Myrtle Corbin - President, Everett Gray - Vice-President, Mary Gray - Secretary, Janice Jones - Trea- surer, and Elliott Young - Chaplain. During this year many achieved many honors. Some of our students were chosen for the National Honor Society, among them were: Charlotte Burton, Shirley Blagmon, Faye Coleman, Connie Baxter, Phyllis Richardson, Janice Jones, and Vernell Taylor. Many of our students entered the Science and Math Contest with the careful guidance of Mr. Joseph Faulk and Mr. Gaddy, and won places in the contests. These were Lloyd Smith, Doris Banks, Lois Richardson, Charlotte Burton, and Phyllis Richardson. Some of our more athletic girls won the Intramural Championship for Basketball, among these were Lois Richardson, Connie Baxter, Barbara Bundy, and Antionette Holmes. Our sophomore year we were even more enthusiastically proving ourselves to be outstanding student. Our sponsors for this year were Miss Mary Cox and Mr. Daniel Bates. The officers for section A were: Connie Baxter - Pres- ident, Lois Richardson - Vice-President, Doris Richardson - Secretary, Rosalind Nelson - Treasurer, and Gladys Johnson - Chaplain. The officers for section B were: Shirley Blagmon - President, Brenda Washington - Vice- President, Elsie Pollard - Secretary, Alexander Monk - Treasurer, and William Jeter - Chaplain. Some of our boys did wonderful in the field of sports, especially basketball; among these were: William Young, Everett Gray, Wayne Gray, Herbert Hutchinson, and Alexander Monk; in baseball John Sutton, Allen Baytop, and William Greene. During this year two of our members were fortunate enough to compete in the Virginia State tournament; they were Elliott Young and William Young. In Science Phyllis Richardson won second place in Biology. Charlotte Burton won first place in Algebra I. Shirley Blagmon participated in Typing I. Our junior class was filled with pride for we had achieved so much in such a short time. Our sponsors were Miss Vincent Ealy and Mr. Ronald Jordan. This year our class officers were combined, they were: Allen Baytop - Pres- ident, Sandra Jackson - Vice-President, Barbara Bundy - Secretary, Charlotte Burton - Assistant Secretary, Shirley Blagmon - Treasurer, and James Greene - Chaplain. During this year a few of our students were elected as Student Council Officers: Allen Baytop - Vice-President, Shirley Blagmon - Treasurer, James Green - Chaplain, Sandra Jackson - Secretary, Parliamentarian - Phyllis Richardson. Our junior year was brought to a beautiful close by our Junior Prom. Our prom was the first one to have been done by an interior decorator. Our theme was Paris By Starlight. The music was furnished by the Dynamic Checkmates of Washington, D. C. At last we entered into our Senior year. Everyone was full of great expectations and excitement. Our senior class was combined. Mrs. Essie McDaniel and Mr. Ronald Jordan were our sponsors. Our senior officers were: Lloyd Smith - President, Lois Richardson - Vice-President, Sandra Jackson - Secretary, Barbara Bundy - Assistant Sec- retary, Shirley Blagmon - Treasurer, and James Greene - Chaplain. Shirley Blagmon was elected Miss Senior of 65-66. Althoughour four years at Essex High School were short, we have had many happy experiences, and ma de acquaint- ances that will remain a part of us forever. As we leave our school it is not with regret that we say Good-bye , but we wish to express our gratitude for its affording us the four happiest years of our lives. CLASS SONG (Tune: In The Gloaming ) We the Seniors of Dear Essex, Striving hard to reach our goals. We will never cease to struggle; Till we ' re weak and very old. Underclassmen who ' re behind us There is plenty you can do; Give to the world the best that ' s in you The best will come right back to you. Let ' s not disappoint the homefolks. Who stood by us through the years; Fight Fight on careers are waiting. For Essex we ' ll shed blood and tears. Our ambitions are before us. And the journey we might dread; God give unto us great courage To win the victory up ahead! Phyllis Richardson, Historian JKlSS Cjssex eriAa oouise 3 enrt Senior JKiss ssex 1st Runner Up J atricia IsOri hi Sophomore JKiss Gssex 2nd Runner Up JKart ia Johnson Junior JKiss Cjssex Cj emeniary Alfreda Hoskins, 6th Grade Diane Sayles, 7th Grade 1st Runner-Up 63 Lisa Eaton, 5th Grade 2nd Runner-Up Henry cS. enior Coeauiies Gladys Johnson Doris Richardson Glass 2 ueens From LEFT TO RIGHT: Ruby Redman, Miss Sophomore; Jean Nelson, Miss Junior; Gail Holmes, Miss Freshman. iuc eni Gouncijf Officers from LEFT TO RIGHT: Allen Baytop, President; Doris Richardson, Parliamentarian; Allen Young, Chaplain; Shirley Blagmon, Vice President; Morrell Gaines, Treasurer; Gloria Redman, Secretary; Rev. McDaniel, Sponsor. Cnctioities J aiionaf Jlonor Socieiu cfuisor: MrSo E. R. McDaniel Advisor: Mrs. Matilda Cannon dlcfuisor: Mrs. Jett Roane ... _ 68 c5. 0 . cS. 69 ScJioOjf T)rama Qroup Safety T atrof Cj emeniar( rama roup ssex Sell oof Gfioir SENIOR MEMBERS; Shirley Blagmon; Barbara Bundy; Shirley Cauthorne; Faye Coleman; Theresa Gray, Greene; Louise Henry; Charlyne Jackson; Gladys Johnson; Rosalind Nelson; Carolyn Pitts; Dons Richardson, Loi Richardson; Phyllis Richardson. DIRECTOR: Mr. Ronald Jordan. 73 C ulure J fomema£ers (jJ CAmenca Convention £)efe ates Mary G. Johnson 74 Phyllis Richardson; Doris Richardson; Rosalind Nelson, Lois Richardson. G£. eerinq Barbara Bundy, Captain DeNyce Baughan Margerine Bundy Jackie Dandridge Faye Young Katherine Richardson Gladys Richardson Regenes Vessels eiics Coaches: Mr. D. Smedley Mr. O. Reeves Left to Right, KNEELING: William Jeter, Thomas Hooper, Andrew Holmes, Charlie Jones, and George Wilson. STANDING: William Taylor, Perry Smith, Robert Richardson, Alvin Carter and Russell Baytop. 5 Ljenior aseBaJI (S ars John Sutton Wesley Johnson Elliott Young 77 Allen Baytop 78 Senior SBasAeiSalT Sii ars William Young Everett Gray Lloyd Saunders Wayne Gray William Green Wendell Holmes Girls Athletic Association, Miss V.O. Ealy, Advisor Modern Dance Group Miss Mary Gladys Johnson Miss Rosalind Nelson Miss Lois Richardson at Cafeteria workers: Mrs. Emma Smith and Mrs. Gladys Ashlock Custodians: Mr. Alfred Johnson and Mr. Russell Thornton 82 Uoca ions . . . Business Education Day Trades 83 1966 RING CEREMONY r - I- ' J ill VBdj i pyiii PATRONS Miss Vestilia Washington Mrs. Delilah Wright Mr. Mrs. Ruby Amy Mr. Mrs. Nathan Bayton Mr. Gilbert Brown Mr. Mrs. Fred Blagmon Mrs. C. Beverly Mr. Mrs. Francis Baughan Mr. Mrs. Bill Brown Mr. Mrs. Allen R. Bowens Mr. Mrs. James Blagmon Mrs. Elinora Bowens Mr. Mrs. Charles Burton Mr. Mrs. William Braxton Miss Troy Burton Mr. William Bundy Miss Rosa Beale Mr. Mrs. Henry Baxter Mr. Mrs. Arthur Baytop Mrs. Rosie Blagmon Mr. Mrs. Charles Banks Mr. Mrs. Ivory Cannon Miss Dorothy Croxton Mrs. Thelma Corbin Mr. Mrs. James Cary Miss Betty Cooks Miss Oletha Clarke Miss T. A. Collins Mrs. Estelle Clarke Mr. Mrs. Lewis Carter Mr. Mrs. Mansfield Coleman Mr. Mrs. James Coleman Mrs. Verlina Carey Mr. Mrs. Henry Darby Mr. Mrs. Clayton Dandridge Mr. Thomas Ellis Mr. Mrs. Waymond Edwards Miss V. O. Ealy Mr. McArthur Fortune Miss Gladys Greene Mr. Harold Giles Mr. Mrs. William Gresham Miss Edna Gray Mr. James Gaines Miss R. Hargrave Mrs. Emma Henry Mr. Mrs. Howard Henry Mr. Mrs. Thomas Harris Mrs. Alice Holmes Mr. Mrs. Jessie Holmes Mr. Mrs. William Harris Mr. Patricia Hundley Mrs. Irene Hickman Mrs. Inez Holmes Mr. Mrs. Johnny Holmes Mr. Mrs. Thomas Harris Mrs. Lucy Hedgeman Mr. Mrs. W. A. Young Mr. Mrs. James Wright Mr. Arthur Welch Mrs. Alberta Harris Mr. Curtis Hill Miss Pactricia Hawkins Miss Mary Hoskins Mrs. L. S. Jackson Mr. Mrs. Robert Johnson Mrs. Florence Johnson Mrs. Francis Johnson Mr. Alfred Johnson Mrs. Elaine Jackson Mr. Mrs. Joseph Jackson Mr. Robert Jeter Mrs. Irene Jackson Mr. Humphrey Johnson Miss Rosie Johnson Mr. Eddie Johnson Mr. Mrs. Arthur Johnson Mr. Joseph Johnson, Sr. Miss Fannie Lee Mr. Mrs. William Lomax Mr. Mrs. Charles McGuire Mrs. Susie Monroe Mrs. Cordelia Myers Miss Edna J. Mills Miss Ella B. Muse Miss Mary E. Nelson Mrs. Jean Pugh Mrs. Minnie Reynolds Mrs. Irene Reynolds Mr. Mrs. Kermit Roane Mr. Mrs. James Russ Mr. Oliver Reeves Mrs. Margret Richardson Dr. Mrs. Luther Robinson Dr. Mrs. Lawrence Robinson Mrs. Thelma Reynolds Mr. Mrs. Edward Roane Mr. Robert Payne Mr. Otto Richardson Mr. Edward Smith Mrs. Desere Samuel Mr. Mrs. Spurgeon Smith Mrs. Beverely Scott Mr. Mrs. Robert Sayles Mr. Donald Smedley Mrs. Mary Taylor Dr. Mrs. Eric Stewart Mrs. Martha Towns Mrs. Edith Taylor Mr. Peter Taylor Miss Theresa Vessels Mrs. Louethel Vessels Mrs. Mary Vaughan Mrs. Glossie M. Vaughan enior ireciora Allen B. Baytop Rte. 2, Box 200 Tappahannock, Va. MacAuthur Fortune Dimnsville, Va. Everett R. Gray Caret, Va. Wayne T. Gray Caret, Va. James E. Green Hustle, Va. William E. Green Champlain, Va. Wendell N. Holmes Hustle, Va. Herbert T. Hutchinson Champlain, Va. William Jeter Chaplain, Va. Wesley C. Johnson Hustle, Va. Joseph Pollard Rexburg, Va. Lloyd E. Saunders Rte. 3 Warsaw, Va. Lloyd S. Smith Tappahannock, Va. John E. Sutton Starr Rte. 1 Tappahannock, Va. Elliot N. Young Hustle, Va. William O. Young Hustle, Va. Connie J. Baxter Center Cross, Va. Martha I. Baylor Route 2, Box 20 Tappahannock, Va. Shirley M. Blagmon Chance, Va. Adeline Bundy Indian Neck, Va. Barbara Bundy Tappahannock, Va. Charlotte L. Burton Tappahannock, Va. Lillian A. Carter Laneview, Va. Shirley A. Cauthorne Laneview, Va. Faye L. Coleman Supply, Va. Myrtle E. Corbin Rte. 1, Box 22C Tappahannock, Va. Darlene W. Fortune Hustle, Va. Louise A. Gaines Hustle, Va. Ella M. Gardner Loretta, Va. Ruth A. Gardner Loretta, Va. Mary F. Gray Champlain, Va. Theresa A. Gray Box 56, Star Route Tappahannock, Va. Bertha L. Henry Chance, Va. Dorothy K. Hill Millers Tavern, Va. Antonette Holmes Hustle, Va. Charlyne E. Jackson 425 Queen Street Tappahannock, Va. Sandra L. Jackson Tappahannock, Va. Mary G. Johnson Loretta, Va. Janice G. Jones Champlain, Va. Mildred R. Lumpkins Eleven, Va. Rosiland T. Nelson Tappahannock, Va. Carolyn D. Pitts Dunnsville, Va. Elsie M. Pollard Tappahannock, Va. Doris R. Richardson Mount Landing, Va. Lois R. Richardson Mount Landing, Va. Phyllis M. Richardson Hustle, Va. Rosa E. Smith Chance, Virginia Mary A. Taylor Champlain, Va. Brenda I. Washington Dunnsville, Va. Jean E. Wright Eleven, Va. 88 Cnc i)erihem eni 89 WASHINGTON AND CORBIN’S FUNERAL HOME Tappahannock, Virginia Motto: Sacred In Every Trust Oliver D. Washington, Owner, Mortician Manager Business Phone Hi 3-7882 Home Phone Hi-3-3431 Notary Public Tappahannock, Va. HARRIS’ FAMILY DRIVE-IN Tappahannock, Virginia Homemade Bar-B-Que Steak Sandwiches Plus a variety of other foods Bray ' s Fork Routes 17 360 Hi 3-6543 TAPPAHANNOCK, BUILDING SUPPLY CO. INCORPORATED Building Supplies-Remodeling Building Hardware Plumbing Supplies Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of FREDERICKSBURG COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. Phone Essex 3-6684 Compliments of WESTERN AUTO Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of GAINES ' ESSO DRIVE IN FOR A COM E Dial Hi 3-2172 Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of HALE WHEEL PARTS, INC. Compliments of F. L. GARRET SONS Planters and Wholesale Automotive Marine Supplies Dealers in Famous Bowlers Rock River Oysters Marine Railway and Warsaw, Virginia Supplies- Gulf Oil Products Bowlers Wharf, Virginia ED 3-2611 HI 3-4568 Compliments of BEX IN WARSAW Clothing Shoes for the entire family Charge It Compliments of NORTHERN NECK STORE BANK member of Federal Reserve System, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Warsaw, Virginia Compliments of Dial Hi 3-7100 Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of ESSEX 5 10 CENTS STORE V « Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of Compliments of ESSEX FLORIST BAREFORD BUICK-PONTIAC-OLDSMOBILE Dial HI 3-3821 Tappahannock, Virginia Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of NORTHERN NECK CREAMERY INC. Compliments of Dairy Products BBC MAN COMPANY Quality checked Warsaw Virginia Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of Compliments of 1 From candle- MILTON L. HAMMOND, light to electric light seems a long way INCORPORATED , , but not nearly so long as the way ahead. Today, electricity is moving farther — and BUILDING CONTRACTORS 1 1 faster — than X ever. A leader MILLWORK SHOP on the “Thru- Located at |,B Way” to the fu- 622 Charlotte Street Ir ture. Tappahannock, Va. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY RICHMOND, VIRGINIA HI 3-3375 Warsaw, Virginia Compliments of MODERN CLEANERS Tappahannock, Virginia Warsaw, Virginia Compliments of JUNE PARKER OIL CO. Mobil Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of B S CHEVEROLET SALES HI 3-4844 Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of CARNEAL’S TASTEE FREEZE Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of TAPPAHANNOCK FURNITURE STORE VINIrtURNITUIII- Dlal Hi 3-2811 ‘’Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments oi DAW THEATER Dia’ :TI 3-2972 Tappaha lOck, Virginia Compliments of PEOPLES DRUG STORE R. U. Derr E. Walker Phone HI 3-2700 Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of DR. MRS. E. G. STEWART Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of NORTHERN NECK STATE BANK Warsaw, Virginia Member of Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Compliments of EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH Compliments of NEW MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Caret Virginia Supply Virginia Compliments of TAPPAHANNOCK ESSO Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of BAUGHAN ' S BEAUTY SALON Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of LEE ' S BARBER SHOP Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of TAPPAHANNOCK HOME LAUNDRY Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of TAPPAHANNOCK FRONT END SERVICE Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of THE PARENTS AND GUARDIANS OF 1966 graduating class TAPPAHANNOCK PHARMACY IDRUM Dial Hi 3-7891 ' Compliments oi TIDE NECK PRESS SOUTHSIDE BANK CoriQRAtulations Dial Hi 3-2300 Tappahannock, Virginia Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of BRODERSEN’S JEWELERS Warsaw, Virginia Compliments of VIRGINIA ELASTIC CORPORATION Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of BARNES FORD SALES Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of WILKERSON’S HARDWARE CO. Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of Compliments of BROOKS ELLIOTT RAPPAHANNOCK PRODUCT. BUILDING CONSTRUCTORS INC. Hillcrest 3-3101 jf ' gC Dial Hi 3-2900 Tappahannock, Virginia Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of DAINGERFIELD INSURANCE AGENCY Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of THOMPSON ' S MACHINE WORK Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of J. L. HOLMES STORE Hustle, Virginia Compliments of THE FABRIC SHOP Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of E. D. TAYLOR ' S AMOCO STATION Gas and Groceries Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of EARNEST Y. BROOKS Furniture Appliances Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of THE RAPPAHANNOCK TIMES Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of HARRIS ' GRILL Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of MARY NELSON ' S BEAUTY SALON Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of MARTIN ' S SALES FURNITURE STORE Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of HARPER ' S STORE Hustle, Virginia Congratulations to the Class of 66 CLEMENTS ' PHARMACY Warsaw, Virginia Compliments of LANKFORD ' S RADIO Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of HAYDEN ' S SHOE STORE Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of SWEET SHOP BAKERY Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of LUMPKINS MOTOR CO. Hustle, Virginia Compliments of NANCY ' S BEAUTY SHOP Tappahannock, Virginia ( -t. 1. ' . a ? • iw ' . •• ■ A’.. ' ■‘”W :‘r : ■to.. ■il ■;■ .. v: • I ; ' 2 i ' ., V. ' • ' ♦a i m s. ' V: 4 ' ,v ky % r. k;. - IF it..i L KB?!