Essex High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Tappahannock, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 134 of the 1973 volume:

ESSEX HIGH SCHOOL TAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA 1 DEDICATION The 1973 ODYSSEY staff proudly dedicates this yearbook to oiu principal, Mr. Newton DeShazo. Even though this was his first year, he took over with utmost control. Your job was a hard one, and we as students didn’t make it any easier. We felt that we were getting a bum job with all the new rules with- out realizing that for everything you did you had a valid pimpose. So we, to make up for the nightmares we must have given you, dedi- cate the 1973 ODYSSEY to you. FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 3 Principal— Mr. Newton DeDhazo Vice Principal— Mr. George Johnson Secretary— .Mrs. Anne Motley Secretary— Mrs. Janie Mitchell 4 Guidance— Mrs. Brooks Guidance— Mrs. Lewis Director of Study— Mr. Wachsrmith The Office 5 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT 6 ■ --r-ii-i SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Miss Collins (right) Mrs. Edwards (above) Mr. Hall (top left) Mr. Jones (top right) MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Mrs. Carlton (above) Mr. Whitaker (below) Capt. Winston (bottom) Mr. Edwards (above) Mrs. Butler (top) 8 SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Robertson (above) Mr. Young (above) Mrs. Giampocaro (below) Miss Kidd (below) 9 Physical Education Department Mrs. McCloskey Miss Brown Mr. Polk Mr. Mitchell Mr. Ashton 10 Foreign Language, Music Art Department Distributive Special Education Mr. Casey Miss Richardson Cont. 11 Business Department Home Economics Department 12 Mr. R. Nixon Mr. S. Smith Agnes Ware— Always Here When Needed 13 GOOD LUCK SENIORS! YOU’RE ON YOUR WAY Richard Hoskins, Kevin Bareford, Mary Franklin, Fay Green, Arild Trent (Officers) 14 Cli Joseph Campbell Andrews Audrey VemeU Ashlock 4-H Club Basketball Dramatics Club Softball F.H.A. Chorus F.B.L.A. E)ebra Ann Bareford Basketball— Co-captain SoftbaU Track Class Officer Kevin Jack Bareford S.C.A. Class Commissioner Class officer National Honor Society Delegate-Girls State National Honor Society J.V. Cheerleader Chorus J.V. Football V. Football Tri-Captain— Football Baseball— Co-Captain Jerold Francis Baughan Science Club Basketball Manager Math Club Band Dramatics Club 4-H Club Baseball Manager Forrest Patton Baxter Basketball F.B.L.A. Baseball 15 Robert Waring Baylor Robert Clifton Beazley Orlando Dennis Beverly F.F.A. D.E.C. A.— Reporter Football F.F.A. D.E.C.A. Track Cross Country Frederick Gary Birchett J.V. FootbaU J.V. Basketball J.V. Baseball V. Football Shirley Louise Blagmon F.H.A. 4-H Club Choir Bruce McIntosh Bowe 16 Michael Wayne Brizendine Emory Austin Brooks J.V. Football F.B.L.A. V. Football F.F.A. Track Youlanda Diane Brooks F.H.A. F.B.L.A. Gym. Club S.C.A.— Representative Choir Yearbook— Editor Girls Track Manager Patricia Lynn Bryant F.H. A. —President F.B.L. A. —Secretary Yrarbook— Layout Eklitor Faye Allen Bundy Mary Kay Carpenter Choir Softball Student Council National Honor Society Basketball Cheering Squad Yearbook— Editor 17 Joanne Chandler Jennie Lee Cobb Sylvia Maxine Corbin F.H.A. S.C.A. National Honor Society Science Club Math Club Wanda Lynn Corbin 4-H Club F.H.A. F.H.A. Dramatic Club F.B.L.A. Chorus 4-H Club Vicky Jean Courtney Ella Darby F. B. L. A. —Historian Choir F.H.A. Yearbook 18 Carolyn Temple Davis Choir F.B.L.A. Majorette F.H.A. Charles Winfred Davis F.F.A. J.V. BasketbaU V. Football J.V. Baseball Constance Melveen Davis Majorettes Softball Library Club Cheerleader F.H.A. Diane Gail Davis F.H.A. Annual Stafl Intramural Basketball Lisa Mae Eaton Cheering Squad S.C.A. Band Modem Dance Club Beverly Hatton Elboum F.B.L.A. 19 Mary Beth Franklin Basketball Track Class President Class Secretary S.C. A. —Representative Annual Staff Majorettes Class Princess Chorus Larry Garnett Rose Marie Giles S.C. A. Secretary Vice President— Dramatics Miss Freshman F.B.L.A. Society— Secretary F.H.A. Sophomore Princess S.C. A. —Representative National Honor Thomas Gray Football Basketball— T rainer Fay Remonia Green Honor Society— V. President Cheering Squad— Captain Band— V. President Softball F.B.L. A. —President Sophomore— Princess Track S.C. A. —Chaplain Melodic Ann Griggs F.H.A. S.C.A. 20 Wayne Seth Gayle Phyllis VemeU Grant Gheering Squad F.H.A. Choir S.G.A. F.B.L.A. Track Brenda Sue Hammond F.B.L.A. D.E.C.A. F. H. A. — Parlimentarian Deborah Virginia Hammond Photography Club Library Club 21 Chandra Germaine Harris Leon Hence Secretary of Freshman Class Chorus Library Club F.RA. Science Club Math Club Baseball Football J.V. Basketball F.B.L.A. V. Basketball James Garnett Hodges Jeanette Holmes F.F.A. D.E.C.A. F.H.A. Choir Nelson Hillyer F.F.A— Officer Richard Boyd Hoskins F.B.L.A Band Drama Club Library Club Photography Club Cora Jackson Nina Howard Choir F.B.L.A. Paulette Howard Basketball— Captain F.B.L.A. Softball — Captain S.C. A.— Treasurer Track Senior Princess Library Club Band Gladys Jackson Thea E. Jackson Johnny Allen Jenkins S.C.A.— President S.C.A. F.F.A. F.B.L.A. Basketball 23 Drucilla F. Johnson Newsf)aper Stall Dramatics Club F.B.L.A. Majorette S.C. A. —Secretary Library Club National Honor Society Dance Group Donald Roy Johnson Track V. Basketball Ronald JtJinson Wayne E. Johnson J.V. Basketball Student Council— Representative J.V. Baseball F.B.L.A. V. Football Ethel Jones Jackson S.C.A. Basketball Student Council Softball F.H.A. Patricia Layne 24 Sman W. Lewis F.H.A. Choir Michael H. Lowery Football— J.V. Golf Basketball-J.V. S.C.A. Basketball— V. Mary R. Minor Cheerleader Newspaper Staff Harrison Long WiUiam T. Lumpkin Martha Montague Science Club Varsity Club Math Club Basketball French Club J.V. Football V. Baseball Chorus V. Football— Co-captain V. Basketball Basketball Newspaper Staff Yearbook National Honor Society Band Basketball— Manager Track Softball 25 Eleanor Oakley Robert A. Pitts Track Yearbook Football Choir Danny R, Price D.E.C.A. F.F.A. Brenda Ray Prince F.B.L.A. Yearbook F.H.A. Choir Linda Robinson F.B.L.A. F.H.A. Ruth Rollins Majorette Newspaper Staff F.B.L.A. Choir Dramatics Club Dance Group Library Club G.A.A. 26 Sarah Schools Earl Sayles Jeffrey Smith J.V. Basketball— Manager V. Football-Manager Golf F.H. A. —Reporter Chorus F.B.L.A. Majorette Meiisa Smith F.H.A. S.C.A. Representative Band S.C.A. Corresponding Secretary Debate Team Elizabeth Smith Wilbert Shelton David Wayne Skeleton Bill Stevens D.E.C.A-— Treasurer Class Secretary Football— Captain Safety Patrol Class Treasurer Jaines Leslie Sydnor D.E.C.A.— President Baseball— Manager F.F.A, Basketball— Manager Ejnma Taylor F.H.A. F.B.L.A. Jerry Taylor F.F.A D.E.C.A.— Parlimentarian Larry Neil Tignor F.F.A. D.E.C.A. 28 Arild Trent Beverly Diane Turner F.B.L.A. National Honor Society Senior Class President Photography Club Austin Trible Newspaper S.C. A. —Representative Band Yearbook Staff library Staff Linda Walker Chorus F.H.A, D.E.C.A. Debra Ware Band F.B.L.A. Library Staff Safety Patrol Debating Team Modem Dance 4-H Club Girls Gymnastics Henry NeO Ware Forensics J.V. Football V. FootbaU Track Homeroom Representative Ehicks Unlimited 29 Debra Welch F.H.A. Library Club Linda Whitlock F.H.A. Larry Wilson Newspaper Staff Photography Club F.B.L.A. Glenda Gayle Young F.B.L.A.— President Library Staff 8th grade President Dramatics Club 30 Maurice Young Basketball— V. Baseball— V. F.B.L.A. Choir Band— Drum Major Varsity Club Dramatics Club Science Club Pam Umber F.H.A. Color Guards Decca Choir S.C.A. Maxine Vau an Wayne Klli ott Baseball Football S.C. A. —Commissioner Junior Class President National Honor Society— T reasurer Newspaper Staff Boy’s State— Alternate Linda Darlene Manning 31 SENIORS Last Will and Testament 1973 I, Audrey Ashlock, leave to Ernestine Harris, my ability to lose a boy and keep cool. I, Debbie Bareford, leave to my sister Cindy, all the mysterious, frustrating calls of the well-known, behind the plate umpire, Mr. Jones. I, Kevin Bareford, will my place in Mrs. Spindle’s class to Cindy Bareford, and may she find a minute with nothing to do. I, Jerold Baughan, will my ability to get over with any girl to Eugene Smith and hopes that he knows how to use it. I, Forrest Baxter, will my abihty to play basketball to Walter Darby and hopes that he is as good as I was I, Bob Baylor, leave my limch seat to Romona Harding. I, Shirley Blagmon, leave all my success to E.B. I, Mike Brizendine, leave my ability to get along with girls to Waverly Silva. I, Bucky Brooks, leave my football equipment to Billy Gains. I, Butchie Brooks, leave in a “Harry”. I, Pat Bryant, leave my work in the office and ability to get away with almost anything, to Beverly Prince, hoping she enjoys high school days and nights as much as I have. I, Faye Bundy, will my greatest ability to skip classes to Wayne Harris and Randy Pratt. I, Joanne Chandler, leave my seat in the Senior Class to anyone who deserves it. Katy Chamock leaves Lowery’s Restaurant to anyone as successful as she is in spilling coffee, breaking dishes and eating chicken. 32 I, Jennie Cobb, leave my good government grades to Carl Cobb. I, Sylvia Corbin, leave my ambition to get ahead in life to my brother Terry Corbin. I, Ella Darby, will my ability to charm men to Hazel Darby. “Bertha” leaves honking. (Cormie Davis) I, Chuck Davis, leave my athletic ability to Billy Gains. D.D. leaves small, thinking big. I, Lisa Eaton, will my ability to hang on to a penny when I can get it, to my brother, John, and to anyone who needs it. Beverly Elboum leaves glad that she finished. Wayne Elhott leaves “Super-Stud”. I, Rose Marie Giles, leave my serenity and ability to be calm to Mr. Jones. I, Phylhs Grant, leave my laugh to anyone who can do it. I, Thomas Gray, will my strength and ability to play football to Rookie William “Heavy” Scott. I, Faye Green, leave my ability to get along with people and to lead the cheering squad to Addie Whitaker. I, Melodie Griggs, will all my half smoked cigarette butts to all you future smokers!! I, Brenda Hammond, leave to good old Essex High School this message: I won’t miss you one bit!! Debbie Hammond leaves her fantastic diet to Beverly Tuck in case she might need it one day. I, Linda Hammond, leave Essex High School in hopes of getting married. i i 33 I, Chandra Harris, leave my ability to my sister, Bertina Harris, to get on the good foot. I, Leon Hence, leave my professional attitude in baseball to Pemell Martin. I, Garnett Hodges, leave all of my books. I, Jeannette Holmes, will my ability to stay cool and calm to my cousin Violet Holmes. I, Richard Hoskins, being of sound mind and body, will my fantastic, uncontrollable power over women to my cousin Alphonso Smith hoping that it’s not to much for him to handle. I, Nina Howard, am leaving Essex High, but thats not the end of the Howards because Paulette and I graduate together, we now leave Diarme and Alice to carry on the Howard tradition. I, Cora Jackson, leave to my baby sister, Bonita Jackson, in her high school years, my ability to participating and be dedicated to any sports that she desires to be a part of. I, Ethel Jackson, leave my basketball ability to my cousin Sarah Dixon. I, Gladys Jackson, will my ability to walk out of class when I feel like it, to my friend, Pamela Sorrell. Johrmy Jenkins leaves his ability to get along with Mr. Dickerson to Gladys Jenkins. I, Drucilla Fe Johnson, gladly leave my smile and all my love to Charles Acree, my sister Jennifer Johnson, Telia Acree, Linda Hall, and all my friends at Essex High. I, Gladys Johnson, will my ability to steal out of class at all times to my best friend, Phyllis Holmes. I, Wayne Johnson, leave my hair to my cousin, Franklin, so he can get the sweet girls that I will be leaving behind me and my httle music ability to play the trumpet. I, Patricia Layne, will my ability to walk the halls at all times a day to my dear friend Ettra Green. Susan Lewis leaves!! I, Harrison Long, will my bright eyes to any Junior, so they can have an extra pair to cry through their Senior year. Michael Lowery leaves his good driving habits to anyone who dares to try them. Martha Montague happily leaves for the only state that went McGovern in 1972. Carolyn and Robbie leave still attached. Brenda and Vicky leave, “Ole Essex High School Halls” empty, peaceful and DULL. Leaving satisfies Linda Robinson. 34 I, Ruth Rollins, leave my smile and ability to be loved to my sister Geraldine Rollins. I, Sarah Schools, leave with all my loving for Roger Davis. I, Wilbert Shelton, leave my ability to skip class without getting caught to Tony Jackson. I, Ehzabeth Smith, leave my ability to fall asleep in Sociology and not get caught to Marie Ashlock. JeflP Smith leaves his big mouth to Jerry Smith, in hopes he will carry on the Smith tradition. I, Marisa Lynn Rose Smith will my shoulder to cry on to anyone who can reach it. I, LesUe Sydnor, leave my “sexy” body to George Groxton. I, Einma Taylor, leave my ability to show my emotions by crying instead of extreme destruction to Tommy (Mr. Jones), who most definitely needs it. Linda Taylor leaves as Linda Whitlock. I, Larry Tignor, leave my Roman hands and Russian fingers to Bill Passaguluppi. Arild Trent leaves with no regrets. I, Diane Turner, leave “popcorn”, ray chair in band, and everything that goes with it to Thomasine Harris. I, Pam Umber, will my P.F. Flyers to Mrs. Morgan. I, Maxine Vaughan, will all my love to just one special guy named Dennis. I, Linda Walker, hereby LEAVE!!! I, Debra Yvonne Ware, leave my ability to pass Miss Collins’ History and Government tests without studing to anyone who feels they can use it. I, Debra Welch, leave my seat in the Senior class to Addie Whitaker. Larry Wilson leaves his hair and two tubes of glue to Mr. Dickerson. I, Gayle Yoimg, leave my shortness to George Washington. I, Mavuice Young, leave my singing to anyone in the choir who needs it; I also leave my Drum Major talent to Carolyn Stalnaker because she needs it. I, Linda Darlene Manning, will my great knowledge to my brothers Alvin and Howard. 35 JUNIORS, GET READY! left to right: Debra Harrison, Pamela Sorrell, Diane Gray, Delwood Wright, Jeff Hodges. Akers, James Ashton, Ben Balderson, Teresa Baytop, Audrey Baytop, Valerie Beverly, C y nthia Birchett, Randy 36 Blagman, Ezel Braxton, Shelia Brightwell, Diane Brooks, Byron Bryant, Tony Burrell, Mary Carey, William Carr, Kevin Clarke, Boyd Corbin, Dwan Courtney, Connie Covington, Clarence Covington, Bernard Darby, Walter Davis, Brenda Davis, Douglas Davis, Smitty Dixon, Wilton 37 Doane, Butch Doughton, Dale Durham, Win EUis, Bill Eubank, Grey Ferguson, Larry Fields, Temple Garnett, Earl Gray, Diane Gray, Judy Gray, Isaac Greenstreet, Mark Hammond, Eddie Harris, Thomasine Harrison, Debra Hayes, Jerry Henry, Sharon Hickman, Donald Hickman, Major Hilton, Sandra Hite, Karen Hodges, Jeff Holmes, Charles Holmes, Balph Howard, Julia Jackson, Gayle Jones, Debbie Lankford, David Martin, Debbie McCrary, Susan McTyre, Mary Moore, Ronnie Mfxrre, Sue Muse, Cecilia Muse, Sarah 38 Newcomb, Mike Nelson, Franlde Parker, Cindy Parr, Brenda Payton, Carroll Prince, Warren Roane, Denise Robb, Charles Roberts, Janet Robinson, Clent Rollins, Gail Roy, Robert Schools, Wayne Sheffield, Bobby Silva, Waver ly Slaughter, Carl Smith, Edna Smith, Jerry Sorrell, Pam Stewart, James Sydnor, Darlene Sylva, Gary Taylor, Ralph Taylor, Ruby Taylor, Michael Tompkins, James Truslow, Judy Tuck, Beverly Washington, George Watts, Karen Whitaker, Addie Williams, Steve Wood, Debbie Wormley, Carolyn Wright, Delwood Wright, Ethel 39 SOPHOMORES ARE HALFWAY THERE left to right; Ann Bach, Brenda Ware, Marcia Gibson, Teresa Johnson, Michael Schools Acree, Charles Adams, Jody Bach, Anne Bareford, Cindy Bareford, Sue Beamer, Tim 40 Sally does her part. Vivian, Paige, Linda and Dottie all support our team. Beverly, Robert Boughton, Sarah Braxton, Doreen Braxton, Ernest Brightwell, Brenda Brooks, Audrey Brooks, Edward Brown, James Burch, Terri Campbell, Robert Campbell, Winston Carey, Diane Chenault, Joan 41 Clarke, Juanita Clarke, Lloyd Coghill, Tommy Davis, Anita Davis, Dana Davis, John Davis, Marvin Davis, Thelma Dawson, Page Fauntleory, Ryland Frith, Raymond Gaines, Stacia Gaines, William Gallagher, Tommy Golden, John Gresham, Jackie Griffin, Linda Hall, Linda Hammond, Anne Hatton, Donald Hayes, Grade Hayes, Jackie Hickman, Darlene Holmes, Phyllis Hood, Joe Howard, Diane Jackson, Lin wood Jenkins, Gladys Jenkins, Kim Johnson, Theresa Jones, Martin Kendall, George Langford, Elton Long, Orson Lumpkin, Carlotta Marks, Yvonne 42 M inter, Kathy Norman, Floralene Parrish, Sally Passagaluppi, Bill Peel, Ras Peterson, Denise Pierce, Alice Pitts, Les Pollard, Perry Powell, Louis Prince, Bonnie Rankins, Winfred Reynolds, Shelia Richardson, Annette Roane, Constance Robb, Delphine Robertson, Dottie Robinson, Peggy Roy, Irving Sanders, Linda Say les, Virginia Schools, Michael Scott, William Smith, Barbara Smith, Eugene Sorrell, Douglas Stalnaker, Carolyn Stalnaker, Vivian Trible, Charlie Tirmer, Tommy Ware, Brenda Washington, Claudi; Welch, John Willis, Linda Yarbrough, Kathy Zion, Craig 43 FRESHMEN GET A GOOD START left to right: Robin Fields, Francine Queen, Paulette Johnson, Marion Ransome, Robert Pratt, Perry Wormley Blagmon, Barry Blagmon, Ella Boughton, Alice Bowens, Beverly Braxton, Deanna Braxton, Diane 44 Eager to work? Brightwell, Brent Brightwell, Jimmy Brizendine, Nick Brooks, Andy Bryant, Katherine Bryant, Terry Bundy, Delilah Bimdy, Diane Bundy, Juanita Burrell, Arlene Byrd, Erma Byrd, Joarm 45 Carlton, Annie Cameal, Dianna Clarke, Diane Clarke, Julian Coleman, Garnett Comer, Thomas Connellee, Jill Cooke, Keith Corbin, Linda Corbin, Terry Corbin, Theresa Courtney, Edwin Crowder, Larry Croxton, George Darby, Hazel Davis, Douglas Dixson, Sarah Doane, Joann Eaton, John Fields, Robin Frank, Mike Gaines, Nathan Gardner, Delphine Garnett, Gerald Garnett, JefiFrey Garrett, Josephine Garnett, Lesley Gayle, Donna George, Darlene Gibson, Michael Golden, Roger Grant, Temple Gray, Alfred Gray, Joann Green, Ettra Green, Joaima 46 Greenwood, Lewis Harding, Remonia Harmon, Jimmy Harris, Bertina Harris, Naydine Harris, Wayne Harrison, Christopher Hayes, Edward Hayes, Janice Hayes, Katherine Henry, Larry Hickman, Doretta Hinson, Wanda Hobbs, Brenda Hundley, Roger Johnson, Andrea Johnson, Diane Johnson, Franklin Johnson, George Johnson, James Johnson, Paulette Johnson, Wayne Jones, Phylhs Jones, Robert Kyte, Eddie Lankford, Kevin Lanier, Johnny Moody, Ronald Mundie, Paige Nelson, Tyrone Norton, Brad Owen, Russell Paintiff, Cathy Parr, Jody Pugh, Wilham Pugh, Barbara 47 Parson, Tina Pratt, Dennis Pratt, Joyce Pratt, Robert Raja, Shaharyar Ransome, Marion Roane, Evelyn Roane, Mary Rollins, Andrea Roozie, Aaron Schools, Gwendolyn Schools, Linwood Scott, Arlene Scott, Spencer Simms, Raymond Smith, Alphonso Swinson, Linda Sylva, Donna Tancredi, Jeff Tancredi, Theresa Taylor, Dorthy Taylor, Stella Tignor, David Tresco, Robert Trible, Waring Vaughan, James Vaughan, John Vessels, Theresa Valante, Ricky Wyatt, Tommy Wells, Valerie Williams, David Wonnley, Perry Worrel, Frankie Young, Avis Young, Marilyn 48 8th Grade Comes on Strong Bundy, Alexander Reynolds, Patricia Williams, Sharon Smith, Estelle Bailey, James Acree, Cabell Akers, Patricia Akers, Ricky Ashlock, Marie Bailey, James Baughan, Robin Beverly, Dorotha Blagman, Gary Blagman, George Braxton, Gharles Brooks, Billy Brooks, Craig Brooks, Jeff 49 Bryant, Debbie Bundy, Alexander Bundy, Lorenzo Bundy, Nevon Burrel l, Geraldine Burrell, Bonald Burton, Tracy Byrd, Darlene Campbell, Phyllis Carey, Larry Carter, Carolyn Carter, Dorothy Cary, Cornell Cauthome, Thomas Clarke, Charles Clarke, Judith Clarke, Michael Clarke, Wayne Cobb, Carl Conley, Bill Corbin, Audrey Courtney, Ehzabeth Courtney, William Dabney, Gail Darby, Leon Davis, Andrea Davis, Brain Davis, Charles Davis, Cindy Davis, Melvin Ellers, Debra Farmer, Betty Fauntleroy, Kathie Fields, Cynthia Franklin, Robert Gaines, Christine 50 Gaines, Earl Gaines, Ronald Gardner, James Gibson, Charlene Gladding, Monte Gray, Emma Gray, Fayline Gray, Ricky Gray, Steve Greenwood, Leon Haile, Jo Ann Hammond, Sandra Harper, Robert Harper, Sandra Harris, Antonio Harris, William Hatton, Annette Hayes, Joseph Headley, David Hence, Laletha Hickman, Ronald Hicks, Gary Hill, William Hodges, Cynthia Holmes, Gail Holmes, James Holmes, Tony Holmes, Violet Howard, Patricia Hutchinson, Colville Johnson, Ellen Johnson, Jennifer Jones, Antonio Jones, Karen King, Rose Lee, Annette 5) Louvier, Velma Martin, John Martin, Ronnie Martin, Sylvia McGuire, Brenda Milby, Wanda Moore, Robert Moss, Joseph Noel, Marie Overstreet, Debbie Owen, Mary Parker, Patricia Perry, Rochelle Pitts, Hunter Pollard, Joanie Pratt, Terry Prince, Beverley Ransome, Warren Ransome, William Reynolds, Patricia Richardson, Queen Roane, Barbara Robertson, Howard Robinson, Francis Rollins, Alfred Rollins, Charlene Rollins, Cynthia Rollins, Geraldine Ross, Leon Ross, Ruby Ross, Tony Roy, Curtis Roy, Sherman Sanford, William Sayles, Franklin Sayles, Harold 52 Sayles, Robert Sayles, William Schools, Betty Schools, Linda Schools, Nancy Scott, Lewis Seay, Dennis Shelton, Wayne Sill, Mary Simms, Annette Smith, Estelle Smith, Sharon Stalnaker, Debbie Stewart, Melvin Sydnor, Robin Taylor, Brenda Taylor, Gerald Taylor, Julia Taylor, Larry Taylor, Nancy Taylor, Pamela Taylor, Peggy Taylor, Russell Taylor, Tammy Taylor, Virgie Taylor, Walter Taylor, Walter Ray Tignor, Gregory Tolson, Janett Vaughan, Frankie Washington, Tyrone Wadkins, Robin Weiss, Spencer Williams, Sharon Wood, James Young, Denyce 53 MAKE-UP PICTURES 10 ft Gary Gray Marcia Gibson Peggy Norman Francine Queen Alvonia Vaughan Freddie Wri t 9th Thomas Cauthome Dwan Corbin Evelyn Nelson Roxie Pollard 8th TehaAcree Ricky Gray Rose King Larry Roane Scott Forshaw Rodney Young 54 o I z T I N S NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Left to right, 1st row Debbie Bareford, Rose Giles, Mary Kay Carpenter, Fay Green, Thea Jackson, Drucilla Johnson, Mrs. Butler. 2nd row Arild Trent, Martha Montague, Katy Chamock, Brenda Hammond, Joanne Chandler, Wayne Elliott, Kevin Bareford. The Essex High School Chapter of the National Honor Society is composed of students who have demonstrated wor- thy character, high scholarship, intelligent leadership, and service to their school and community. The chapter took on the resfionsibility of providing the students of E.H.S. a Thanksgiving program. At this program gifts of food and money were accepted from the students and given to five needy families of Essex County. 56 S.C.A. OFFICERS Left to right Corresponding Secretary— Marisa Smith Treasurer— Cora Jackson Chaplain— Fay Green President— Thea Jackson Secretary— Drucilla Johnson Vice President— Ben Ashton 57 FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA The Essex High School Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America is composed of students who are interested in business careers. Like other Chapters across the Nation, this Chapter is not a school club and should not be considered as such. It is an integral part of the business curriculum. F.B.L.A. plarmed many activities for the 1972-73 school year. We have raised money for the Tappahannock Cancer Drive and we have planned activities such as: bake sales, talent shows, car washes, and field trips. We have participated in the contests at the Regional Spring Workshop. 58 DISTRffiUTIVE EDUCATION CLUBS OF AMERICA Some of the benefits of the D.E.C.A. program is that it teaches our students about our wonderful free enterprise sys- tem, our competitive economy and how to become a productive citizen for oiu society today. The activities of the D.E.C.A. program of the ’72-’73 year were: attend Eall Ralley at Patrick Henry High School, take a trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania, to take a trip to Northern Neck Electric, take part in D.E.C.A. contests, take part in community siuweys to determine the vocational needs of the county, carry out a public relations campaign to let the people in Essex County know more about the D.E.C.A. students by placing a pictme and story of every member of the club in the newspaper, carry out campaigns to encourage people to shop in Tappahannock. D.E.C.A. IS WORKING FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY. 59 Future Homemakers of America Pres; Bonnie Prince, V.-Pres; Brenda Ware, Sec; Elizabeth Smith, Tres; Peggy Norman Rep; Sarah Schools, Hist; Gayle Holmes, Pari; Marion Ran- some. Song Leader; Ernestine Harris. To improve personal, family, and community living both now and in the future has been the overall goal of the mem- bers of the Essex Chapter, Future Homemakers of America. The Chapter selected as its project, “Decisions That Count.” They have had monthly chapter programs related to their project, planned school and community displays related to various aspects of family decision making, and involved members in indivudual and group decision making activities. The pmposes of the Futme Homemakers are: to promote the joys and satisfactions of homemaking, to strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society, to encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community, to become aware of the multiple roles of men and women in today’s society, to improve national and international relations, to improve opportunities for decision making and for assuming responsibility, to involve youth with adults in individual and group activities, to develop interest in home economics, home economics careers, and related occupations. 60 Future Farmers of America Officers: President; Bill Ellis, V-President; Gary Sylva, Secretary; Boyd Clark, Treasurer; David Cook, Reporter; Ralph Taylor, Centurion; Lloyd FRENCH m Left to ri t 1st row Diane Turner, Glenda Young, Fay Green, Debbie Bareford, Rose Giles, Lisa Eaton. 2nd row Arild Trent, Michael Lowery, Austin Trible, Jeff Smith. The French III class took on the project of sharing their knowledge with students in the lower grades. Dining the first semester, they taught students in the third grade at Tappahannock Elementary School. Second Semester they taught fourth grade at Essex Intermediate. The students are responsible for planning their lessons and conducting classes in ways they consider educational. 62 LIBRARY STAFF Left to right Isf row Debbie Hammond, Cynthia Beverly, Mrs. Cary, Diane Turner, Thomasine Harris, Ann Hammond. 2nd row Debra Welch, Susan Lewis, Byron Brooks, Tony Bryant. The Library Staff consists of the librarian and student assistants whose main purpose is to provide library materials and services to the students and faculty of Essex High school. Students who are very interested in books and library work find working in the library enjoyable and satisfying. The staff works hard to encourage and to promote the use of all facilities in the library. 63 MARCHING AND CONCERT BAND With the sound of “Ode to Joy” filling the chilled air at half time of the Trojan football games, the Essex Marching Trojans are executing precision drills and dance routines to entertain the spectators. The marching Trojans have ap- peared at various civic events as well as parades and home and away football games. The Band made up of 9-12 grade students under the direction of Mr. Rippeon have become an asset to the Essex High School. The concert band this year is small in number but large in spirit, pride and sound. The band has performed a Christmas program, several civic and P.T.A. programs and is presently plarming to do a spring concert and go to district band festival in Richmond. Officers— Director— Mr. Rippeon President— Cora Jackson V. President— Fay Green Treasurer— Diane Turner 64 CONCERT CHOIR The choir consisting of 44 members have contributed a great deal to the enthusiasm and spirit of the student body. They have performed for the public in the nature of a Christmas concert and are planning a spring concert as well as attending district and regional choir. OflBcers— Director— Mr. Rippeon President— Mamice Young V. President— Billy Lumpkin Treasiuer— Jeanette Holmes 65 S.C.A. REPRESENTATIVES This school year has been a very exciting and busy one for both the S.C.A. officers and representatives. This year the S.C.A. pubhshed the school’s first Student Handbook, sponsored the 2nd annual Homecoming, participated in various state and school projects, worked at the concession stands for both basketball and football games, and presented the annual Christmas Assembly. The officers and representatives have worked diligently and patiently with the faculty and students in trying to make this school year the best that Essex High has ever had. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our devoted sponsors. Miss Parker and Mr. Dockery. 66 FRENCH TOUR GROUP Left to ri t first row: Page Dawson, Cindy Bareford, Debbie Bareford, Mary Minor, Sandra Hilton, Beverly Tuck, Debbie Hammond. Second Row: Jody Adams, Gayle Jackson, Thomasine Harris, Judy Truslow, Dale Doughton, Debbie Jones, Karen Watts, Third Row: Randy Birchett, Michael Loweiy, Delwood Wright, Jerry Smith, Mike Newcomb, Mark Greenstreet, Austin Trible. This year the French Tour group will visit London and Paris for 10 days. The group leaves during our Spring vaca- tion—from April 20-30. Essex High School congratulates these students and wish them “Bon Voyage”. WTiile in London they will see the Tower of London, Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, Westminster, House of Parliament. (Louvre, Notre Dame, Champs Elysees, Eiffel Tower, Versailles, Chartres, Chateaux of Chambord and Chenonceaux and Fontainebleau— in Paris. 67 CAFERTERIA STAFF Left to ri t Lsf row Macel Carter, Myrtle Ambrose, Autry Davis, Florence Pollard. 2nd row Franlde Dandridge, Bessie Martin, Vera Davis. 68 CUSTODIAN Alfred Johnson 69 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS L«ft to right 1st row Debbie Jones, Fay Green— Captain 2rui row Addie Whitaker, Kfiren Hite, Phyllis Grant, Mary Kay Carpenter, Katy Chamock— Assistant Captain. 70 71 J.V. CHEERLEADERS Left to right top row— Darlene Jackson, Patty Howard, Mary Alice Sill, Shelia Reynolds. Bottom row— Francine Queen, Jill Vau 8in, Linda Swinson, and Sharon Williams. The new JV Cheerleaders just coming from Essex Intermediate jumped right in with the good ole Trojan spirit with the help of the 10th graders Sheha Reynolds and Darlene Jackson and also the help of their sponsor Mrs. Edwards. 72 Co-Captains— Sharon Williams and Darlene Jackson 73 74 s R T S VARSITY FOOTBALL Left to right first row Robbie Pitts, Fred Birchett, Kevin Bareford, Billy Lumpldn, Bill Stevens, Lawerence Pierce, Chuck Davis, Bucky Brooks, Thomas Gray. Second row Leon Hence, John Davis, Carl Slaughter, Randy Birchett, Jeff Hodges, Jerry Smith, Walter Darby, Ben Ashton, Craig Zion, Douglas Davis. Third row Wayne Johnson, Donald Johnson, Charles Robb, William Scott, Smithy Davis, John Eaton, George Kendall, Tommy Comer. Coaches: Willie Mitchell, Jim Polk, and Henry Ashton. The 1972 football Trojans suffered through a long season in the won-loss column winning only twice in nine starts. Lacking manpower, overall speed and position depth and at times hobbled with injiuies, the squad had to fight all year to maintain any level of respectability. Only 29 boys reported to practice in August, the lowest turnout in years; yet, except for injuries, 27 these were still aroimd at the end and were rewarded with their second victory, a 27-18 win over W. L. in the aimual Shrine Bowl. It was the second consecutive Shrine Bowl win for Essex. Seniors Billy Lumpkin, Bill Stevens and Kevin Bareford and Junior Lawrence Pierce captained the squad. Chuck Davis, playing both fullback and halfback, was the most consistent back and ran for 130 yards against Brentsville, Tommy Comer and Thomas Gray were bright spots defensively. Kevin Bareford made the All-District team at offensive tackle and Bill Stevens at offensive guard. Five Seniors, Bucky Brooks, Fred Bi- rchett, Billy Limtipkin, Bill Stevens and Kevin Bareford played four years of varsity football and one year of JV. Other seniors on the squad were Thomas Gray, Donald Johnson, Wayne Johnson, and Chuck Davis. Despite the lack of success on the field the squad maintained fine sportsmanship in all games, were congenial as a team and exhibited enthusiasm right up to the final game. 76 SENIOR PLAYERS CAPTAIN Football Scores ’72 Essex 0 8 0 0 0 6 7 8 27 Oppone nt West Point Lancaster King George Northumberland New Kent Rappahannock Brentsville Ladysmith Wash fit Lee 18 Teams in a huddle— Coach says Hey! They all get to- gether and here’s what they say??? 77 J. V. FOOTBALL 72 Left to right first row— Bill Conley, Larry Henry, Nick Brizendine, George Johnson, Jody Parr, Second row— Tony Holmes, Ricky Gray, Robert Franklin, Eddie Kyte, Jimmy Harmon. Third row— Keith Cooke, Lewis Greenwood, Kevin Lankford, David Headly, David Wil- liams, Cornell Cary, Temple Grant, Linwood Schools, Coach Mr. Tom Jones. The Essex High JV football team finished the season on November 8 with a perfect 5-0 record. The JV Trojans defeated their opponents by the following scores: Essex Opponents 14 W. L. 8 20 King George 6 36 Rappahannock 0 26 Rappahannock 0 26 Northumberland 0 The JV team achieved their record by scoring 122 points for the season while limiting their opponents to only 14. The JV were led by co-captains Cornell Cary and David Williams. Williams established the JV record by .scoring 8 touchdowns during the season and Cary gave outstanding leadership as quarterback while throwing 5 touchdown passes and .scoring 5 touchdowns. Other offensive standouts were Jimmy Harmon, George Johnson, Ricky Gray and Temple Grant. The defen.se was led by mikkle guard Kevin Lankford and linebackers Keith Cooke and Tony Holmes. Others who did well for the defemse were Eddie Kyte, Lewis Greenwood and David Headly. Everyone contributed to the team success as all players .saw considerable playing time. Other team members included Linwood Schools, Robert Eranklin, Larry Henry, Nick Brizendine, Jody Parr, and Bill Conley. 78 CAPTAINS-DAVID WILLIAMS AND CORNELL CARY Wachsmuth doing his thing!!! 79 VARSITY BASKETBALL 72-73 Left to right first row— Steve Williams, Walter Darby, Forrest Baxter, Pemell Martin, Ben Ashton, Rodney Young, Manager Second row— Eiddie Ham- mond, Thomas Holmes, Maurice Young, John Vaughan, Leon Hence. Third row— Mr. Shipp, Coach, Harrison Long, George Washington, Eugene Smith, Lionell Jackson, Mr. Wachsmuth Asst. Coach. The Essex Trojans Basketball Team under the leadership of their new coaching staff. Head Coach, Charles A. Shipp, and Karl Wachsmuth, the past year underwent an operation that hope will change an inexperienced team into one that will promote a win- ning attitude. As a coach, who has coached a winning team for the first three years as a teacher, I definitely feel that experience is the best teacher. It is good to start a season with young ball players be- cause you can expect at least two more years of hard work if your program is geared toward a winning goal. Although the Trojans had a 6 and 11 record, good things hap- pened that the record does not show. The record does not show that the yoimg inexperienced Trojans team beat the top team in the Northern Neck District, or how they exhibited pride which kept them in every game they played. Dining the summer prior to the 1972-’73 Basketball Season The Cagers coaching staff went in search for young men who were dedicated to their home, school, community, self and yes; the church. (We believe that a player who attends church will be hon- est with himself and our coaching staff.) Fifteen players out of thirty-five, were chosen to represent Essex High School Basketball Team. Captains— Forrest Baxter and Lion- ell Jackson 80 Essex Opponent 59 W. L. 78 Colonial Beach 66 Northumberland 40 Lancaster 59 Rappahannock 54 King George 61 Ladysmith 51 W. L. 65 Colonial Beach 67 Patrick Henry 46 Northumberland 70 Lancaster 47 Rappahannock 83 Brentsville 71 King George 72 76 74 57 73 70 81 J.V. BASKETBALL 72-73 Left to right first row— George Johnson, Tony Holmes, Leon Darby, Manager Rodney Young. Second row— Coach Mr. Raymond Whitaker, Cornell Cary, William Ransome, John Eaton, Manager Alexander Rundy. Third row— Robert Sayles, Freddie Wright, Douglas Sorrell, Perry Pollard. The JV team lead by captains Leon Darby and Freddie Wright was a young and inexperienced ball club. The team with a 3 and 14 record, hope to have a better season next year. With the return of hopefuls Leon Darby, Cornell Cary, Robert Sayles and Robert Grant. The JV team will be the team to watch next year. 82 Captains— Freddie Wright and Leon Darby J.V.’s FIRST STRING Left to right first row— Tony Holmes and Leon Darby. Second row— Perry Pollard, Freddie Wright, and Cornell Cary. Freddie at his highest. Perry thinking it out. The professional hands of Cornell. 83 GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL Left to right first row— Ethel Jackson— Manager, Thea Jackson, Martha Montague, Cora Jackson, Debbie Bareford, Mary Beth Franldin, Coach Mrs. McCloskey. Second row— Dale Doughton, Marcia Gibson, Yvonne Marks, Sally Parish, Floralene Norman, Cindy Bareford. Third row— Karen Watts, Audrey Ashlock, Debbie Martin, and Ernestine Harris. The Girls basketball squad having lost through graduation four of their starting line up, went into the 1972 season with an untried and inexperienced team, with the exception of Cora Jackson having started from scratch. The girls practiced diligently making up for the lack of experience by hard work, enthusiasm and the desire to come out on top. They were rewarded by placing second in the district season and second in the Basketball Tournament receiving a trophy for each. The end of the season also marks the end of four years of high school varsity basketball for the five starting players, Debbie Bareford, Mary Beth Franklin, Cora Jackson, Thea Jack- son, and Martha Montague, each having contributed greatly to the fine teams at Essex and will be missed. We wish them luck. Now we look forward to another good season with oirr promising junior and sophomore girls who made a great showing dtuing the year in backing up and giving outstanding performances to the team. 84 Co-captains Debbie Bareford and Cora Jackson. Cora is up to her sneaky tricks “again”. Top Seniors Girls Basketball team triumphs. They came in second in the District. Essex Opponent 32 N orthumberland 22 45 Lancaster 38 45 King George 61 24 Rappahannock 43 40 W. L. 35 38 Ladysmith 27 40 Colonial Beach 26 Tournament 45 Ladysmith 22 30 Lancaster 24 32 King George 57 GOLF TEAM Left to right; Craig Zion, Bill Passagaluppi, David Williams, Danny Bareford, Steve Williams, Carter Robertson, Sponsor: Mr. Robertson The Essex High School Golf Team is looking forward to its third winning season in a row. Although the golf team has had two outstanding winning season it has lost the district championship in the District-Regional Tour- nament each year. This years team consists of all first year players in the start of a rebuilding program that should show good results in a few years. 86 CROSS COUNTRY TEAM First row: Butch Doane, Orlando Beverly, Eddie Hammond. Second row: Sponsor; Mr. Hall Win Durham, Tommy Wyatt, Robert Tresco, Mike Newcomb. The season of ’72 brought with it success tempered with disappointment. Seven yovmg men, with only them- selves to bolster their spirits, magnificently against such established schools as Christ Church and Hampton Roads Academy and defeated them quite hardily. While being defeated by thin AAA power Lee-Davis, these Thin Clads proved that Cross Country is no respecter of size as we placed 4 men in the first 8. So it was thus with a keen sense of achievement and expectation when they leaped up and won the State Cross Country Meet at Williamsburg. However, due to certain circumstances such as sickness, injury, and tenseness, we were unable to defend the Ruimer-up Trophy glamored in ’71. With only one member graduating the ’73 season should be one of even greater achievement 87 BOYS’ TRACK ESSEX HIGH SCHOOL TRACK RECORDS EVENT PERSON TIME YEAR 1 00 yd. dash Harry Clarke 10.2 sec. 1971 220 yd. dash Harry Clarke 23.3 sec. 1971 440 yd. dash Trent Taliaferro 54.4 sec. 1971 880 nm Dann Brown 1.58.8 min. 1972 mile nm Dann Brown 4:33.5 min. 1972 2 mile nm Win Durham 10:37.1 min. 1972 120 high hurdles Chuck Durham 16.25 sec. 1972 1 80 low hurdles none 880 relay Emory Brooks David Brooks Joe Moore Harry Clarke 1:32.9 min 1971 mile relay David Brooks Joe Moore Ennis Moody Trent Taliaferro 3:37.7 min 1971 Long jump Joe Moore 17T0” 1971 Triple jump None High jump Larry Templeton 6’0” 1972 Pole vault None Shot Paul Zion 417” 1972 Discus Paul Zion iir3” 1972 The 1972 Trojan Track Team was blessed with one of the finest distance nmners in the state, in Dann Brown. Dami closed out his brilliant career by establishing school records in both the 880 yard nin and the mile. He was undefeated in the mile nm during the regular season and District and Regional meets. His goal of a state championship in both events was crushed when on the second lap of the mile he broke his ankle. However, a long and succe.ssful career is ahead of him in college. Our graduating seniors contributed greatly to the .success of this years team. Four other school records were set during the year by the seniors and one was .set by a .sophmore. Paul Zion was a double record sophomore, in the Shot and Discus. 88 GIRLS’ TRACK Girls track for the 1972-73 season has been moved from a Fall event to the Spring in order to comply with all other area s in the state. Because of this change the try outs have not taken place yet, but we will be building around the nucleus of last years team with the hope of bring back to Essex the district championship which these girls have held over the years. We would like to extend our appreciation for the many contributions of effort, discipline, sportsmanship, and school spirit shown by the following Seniors: Katy Chamock, Phyllis Grant, Mary Beth Franklin, Fay Green, Gora Jackson, and Thea Jackson. During their years as members of the track team they have piled up scores of points and collected many ribbons and medals bringing success, honor, and victory to Essex High School. May all our future teams be as successful. 220 yd. run, 440 relay 80 yd hurdles, 100 yd dash, 440 relay 100 yd dash, 440 yd relay 50 yd dash, 100 yd dash, 880 medley relay, 440 relay shot put, nmning long jump, 100 yd dash 440 yd run, 440 yd relay Katy Ghamock Mary Beth Franklin Phyllis Grant Fay Green Cora Jackson Thea Jackson 89 VARSITY BASEBALL 1972 Left to ri t first row— Leon Hence, Charles Robb, Baron Holmes, Kevin Bareford, Wayne Elliott. Second row— Charles Lumpkin— Manager, Law- rence Pierce, Wayne Johnson— Manager, Gene Gray, Mr. Edwards, John Byrd. Third row— Tim Gray, Earl Garnett, Jimmy Wright, Leroy Green, Walter Darby, and Maurice Young. Trojans were district champions since the beginning of Essex High with a record of 24 and 4. 90 Charles Lumpkin— Manager, Leroy Green, Jimmy Wright, John Byrd, Baron Holmes, and Gene Gray. SENIORS JUNIORS Forrest Baxter— Manager, Wayne Elliott, Billy Lumpkin, Kevin Bareford, Maurice Young, Leon Hence, and Wayne Johnson— Manager. 91 J.V. BASEBALL ’72 Left to right first row— Tim Beamer, Ben Ashton, Chuck Davis, Steve Williams, Tommy Comer, Jeff Hodges. Second row— Coach Ashton, Randy Birchett, Douglas Davis, Jimmy Harmon, Martin Jones, Wayne Schools, Boyd Clark, Ju- nior Clark. Third row— Devin Lankford, Lloyd Clark, Clarence Covington, George Johnson, Jerry Smith, Bill Ellis. The J.V. baseball schedule was expanded from four games in ’71 to eight in ’72; of the eight the young Trojans won six for a 6-2 record. Both losses were to King George in tight ball games. The starters for most of the season were Jeff Hodges, catcher; Steve Williams or Boyd Clark pitchers; Bill Ellis at first; Tim Beamer, second; Ben Ashton shortstop; Chuck Davis, third base; Lloyd Clark in left field, Boyd Clark or Steve Williams in center and Clarence Cov- ington in right. Jerry Smith and Martin Jones also duty in the outfield. Williams and Clark gave the Trojans excellent pitching all season. Ben Ashton led the hitters with a .408 average and Clarence Covington added excellent speed in the lead off spot. Steve and Boyd won a co-award for most valuable due to their fine pitching. Others who made up the squad were Tommy Comer, Jimmy Harmon, George Johnson, Douglas Davis, Kevin Lankford, Wayne Schools and Randy Birchett. Coach Ashton worked with the squad. All of the group contributed to an en- joyable season both on and off the field. 92 STARTING NINE Left to right first row— Jeff Hodges, Steve Williams. Second row— Chuck Davis, Lloyd Clark, Ben Ashton, Boyd Clark, Tim Beamer, Clarence Covington, Bill Ellis. STARTING PITGHERS Steve Williams and Boyd Clark Elssex 1 22 5 1 12 2 11 13 King George Ladysmith Culpeper King George W. L. Ladysmith Gulpeper W. L.1 Opponent: 3 5 1 93 CO O O GIRLS SOFTBALL 1972 Left to right first row— Cora Jackson, Fay Green, Sue Ball, Debbie Bareford, Debbie Jones. Second row— Mrs. Morgan, Sponsor, Yvonne Marks, Peggy Norman, Cindy Bareford, Debbie Pillsbury, Darlene Jackson, Agnes Andrews, Ethel Jack- son, Manager. Thursday, May 11, the Girls’ Softball team of Essex High School finished their season winning over the King George Foxes by a score of 7-6. This ended the season with a perfect 9-0 record, winning 7 district games and 2 non-district games for Ess ex. The scores for the games were as follows: Essex 20— Middlesex 9 Essex 12— Lancaster 11 Essex 18— King Queen 3 Essex 38— Golonial Beach 2 Essex 22— W L 9 Essex 14— Northumberland 10 Essex 16— Ladysmith 3 Essex 10— Rappahonnock 3 Essex 7— King George 6 The Trojans offense was the strongest, with the good hitting of Faye Green, Gora Jackson, Betty Young, Ernestine Harris and Maretha Jones. Leading in defense were Agnes Andrews, Sue Ball, Yvonne Marks and Debbie Pillsbury. The pitcher, Debbie Bareford, contributed a strong pitching effort. An example of this was the Rappahonnock Vs. Essex game in which she had twelve strike outs. The team was backed by a strong second string and the coaching of Miss Mar- garet Brown. The softball team was one of the strongest ever fielded, and the Trojan girls are planning for a successful season next year. 94 The girls last year were very successful and from the above picture also happy. 95 ANNUAL STAFF The Essex High School Annual Staff, consisting of Butchie Brooks, Vicky Courtney, Pat Bryant and Brenda Prince with their sponsor Mrs. Margaret Morgan have one thing to say to its readers and that is: “We spent many long hours working on this year book. We were inexperienced and we hope you take this into consideration as you enjoy this year book. 96 STUDENT LIFE 97 HOMECOMING BARN FIRE 98 We won our Homecoming game. TROJAN SPIRIT Smiles galore at Homecoming! Drucilla and Charles make a hit at the Home- coming dance. Boy, is this interesting! I see you! 101 ■Ill Mil Mil nil Mil nil III! Mil III! Mil Mil nil Mil MM nil nil HU Mil ■ill nil MU Mil ■11 nil Mil MM nil MM MU Mil MM llki MM nil Mil Mil MU Mil k Mil • Mil Mil } tlli Mil Mil l||l Ilii II Mil Mil •HI II II Mil Mil Mil Mil Mil Mil Mil Mil Mil ii Mil Mil Mil II Mil Mil Mil 11 Mil Mil Mil II Mil Mil Mil II Mil Mil ii Mil Mil II n Mil Mil III! Mil -ill III, Mil III. I!! ' |i THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT!! E.H.S. WORKS HARD (doing nothing) CLASSROOMS JUST AIN’T WHAT THEY USED TO BE!!! STUDIOUS AS EVER!!! 105 EAT HEARTY GANG??? 106 Ain’t I wonderful! ZAM ZOWIE It’s mine and voii can’t have it AND SWOOSH!!! ZIP 108 Bodily contact not allowed! Let’s talk it over. Here come them kids again! AW NAWll! 109 We would like to thank the following businesses for their support of our yearbook. Compliments of Hundley Evans Tappahannock, Va. 443-3388 Insurance and Bonds Cameo Automotive Parts Tappahannock, Virginia 113 Compliments of Virginia Elastic Corporation Tappahannock, Virginia Tappahannock Pharmacy “Offers students a variety of items.” Your Rexall Drugstore Tappahannock, Va. The Fabric Shop Anderton’s Department Store Tappahannock, Va. 22560 “Fabrics for all purposes” 443-2424 Where you find the latest in Fashions at the price you can afford Compliments of NATIONWIDE Tappahannock Billing Supply INSURANCE Tappahannock, Va. R. L. Elliott, Agent Tappahannock, Va. Phone: 443-2530 115 Presented to the Students of Essex High School by Vaughans Grill 412 Queen Street Tappahannock, Virginia WHITES AUTO STORE WILKERSON HARDWARE STORE ATS 116 RAPPAHANNOCK GENERAL INC. CO. B. B. P. O. Wayne A. Davis Warsaw, Va. Phone: 333-2675 Tappahannock, Va. ST. TIMOTHYS CHURCH Compliments of Southern States Cooperative Tappahannock, hrginia 22560 117 Mercruiser and Johnson Outboard Motors Glastron, Renken, Starcraft, Thunderbird and Boston Whaler Boats Compliments of BEN FRANKLIN Garrett’s Marine Rappahannock Shopping Center Essex Set to 1.00 Prince Street, Tappahannock, Va. Hi-Dri Boatel Bowler’s Wharf, ’a. Compliments of TIDEWATER FARM SUPPLY, INC. Brooks Dry Goods Tappahannock, Va. 22560 “The Family Clothing Store” Purina Chows and Sanitation Field and Garden Seeds, Farmer Supplies Fertilizer, Chemicals, Livestock Equipment Purina Chows and Health Aids Tappahannock, ’a. Phone; 443-3979 118 A-A ENTERPRISES P.O. Box 1024 Tappahannock, Va. 22560 PARKER OIL COMPANY Distributor MOBIL Products Tappahannock, Va. 22560 page 120-121 Compliments of SOUTHSIDE BANK Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Company Tappahannock, Virginia 120 MERCURY MOTORS MERCURY CRUISER Tappaliannock hlavina, Inc. HIGHWAY 17 - TOWN LIMITS TAPPAHANNOCK. VIRGINIA PHONE 443-3552 STORAGE - WET. DRY. OPEN, CLOSED T. W. WHITE GENERAL MANAGER The Side-Door Gifts Accessories 304 Cross Street Tappahannock, Va. 22560 Phone: 443-2900 Tappahannock Furniture Store Tappahannock, Va. 121 BANK OF ESSEX Organized 1926 Tappahannock, Va. Member of F. D. 1. C. 122 WASHINGTON FUNERAL HOME Towne and Countrye, Ltd. “Sacred in Every Trust” Tappahannock, Va. Oliver D. Washington Owner and Manager Phone: 443-3127 Van Husen Enru McGregor Cricketeer London Fog Headquarters for: Bobbie Brooks Fritze of Galf, Gollege Town Pacemaker Jr. Ring- Alee- Veeo $5.00 PATRONS B.C. Kirk The Hair Fashion Salon Sweet Shop Bakery Haydens Shoe Store Ware Oil Company Inc. Segar Grocery Thompson Machine Work Rappahannock, Products, Inc. Martin-Sale Store Lankfords Radio T.V. Smitty Watch Clock Shop Passagaluppi Snack Bar Essex Florist J.L. Harper 123 DOLLAR PATRONS Mr. Young Mrs. Cannon Mrs. Motley Mrs. Butler Mr. Casey Captain Winston Mr. Raymond Whitaker Miss Collins Mrs. Spindle Miss IGdd Mr. Mrs. Liston Harris Mrs. Anne Carey Mrs. Agnes Ware Mr. Willie Mitchell Mrs. Zay C. Smith Miss Phyllis Richardson Mr. Jones Mr. Rippeon Miss Parker Mrs. Virginia Hammond THE ESSEX SONG” By Johnny Hunter and William Dockery WE’LL REMEMBER ESSEX BROUGHT US BY THE GOLDEN THINGS IT TAUGHT US ALONG PATHS THAT SEEM SO UNSURE. THOUGH WE’LL BREAK THE TIES THAT BIND US, TOGETHER LOVE WILL FIND US. FOR WE’LL ALL REMEMBER ESSEX IN OUR HEARTS! WE’LL ALL REMEMBER MUSIG OUR TIME AND HOW WE USE IT AND STORIES TOLD OF SOME FROM WHOM WILL PART. THOUGH WE’LL BREAK THIS TIE THAT BINDS US WHEREVER ONE MAY FIND US WE WILL ALL REMEMBER ESSEX WE WILL NEVER FORGET THEE ESSEX WE WILL ALL REMEMBER ESSEX IN OUR HEARTS! 126 T t ' mm--’ I I