Floyd County High School - Bison Yearbook (Floyd, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1940 volume:

• • • TrJ£ ADjVJJK U J94o Volume Three Published By Floyd High School Floyd, Virginia ttt'tt rr r T-rrrr-T r rr rir r r 7'7r rt r Jr r Jr7 r?r7r'7 f r yr777 77 y fA a Mr. A. Strode 3r®okman DEDICATION To our benevolent Friend and principal, who through his understanding and devotion has so helpfully guided us we, the Annual Staff, take great pleasure in dedicating this, our third volume of THE AD1HRAL. I 1 r A A A £ A. Strode Brockman A.B., Lynchburg Collero Principal Cheater S. XcLearen K.S., Penn. State College Agriculture Dan %• Richards B.S., Roanoke College Ass't, Principal, Math, Ruby C. Bishop B.S., Radford S. T. C, English, 7th Grade Dortliea ues3enberry B.S., Radford S. T. C. French, English Ruth Hun iley A.B., Roanoke College History, 7th Grade Mrs. A. S. Brockran Randolph-Kacon A.B.,(W.C.) Comroerical k'arie .Villiaias Radford S. T. C, 6th Grade G. Fred Poteet M.A., University of Va, Superinten lent Robert G. See Jr. A.B., Hampden-Sydney Music o• GlynwooJ Gibbs B A., Univ. of Richmond Science Saliy Frances Myers A.3., Carson-Kewman Librarian, Latin Ruth Harter Talaadge Weddle Joe Sumpter R.J. ------air.3 Jr. Alice Peters Vmi7Z? 72TTZ77Z. Anniee ?oyd Motto Knowled-e comes but wisdom lingers? Colors Orchid and White Flower Doprood Ruby Smith Trene Boyd Eula lave Reed m Dorthy Burresa James Span, ler Lois Pew jr an Myrtle Slushor rrrrrr r r rrrrr. 7Zi:i7rr7J'7 2J'2TI2Xt Covo Gardner ■ W A '77. V . ' . rf'S Jr S S7 Z fMZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ2LLL Gladys Peter3 VieIda rill Pal Rakes Jr kina Epperly Curtis Hylton Virginia Jett Lester Aree Rodolph Rakes ettie lowers Ruby 'Turner 7777T777T777777rr7r?r ZZZZZr jr� i i Z!2JZI7777f77r7 777ZS 7.f7 rrS.r .'Sr 7f777r 7 fJ7f7r£Z2 SENIOR ACTIVITIES OF 1939-40 JosepH Sunpter The only way to have a friend is to be one. Senior Class Hres., Glee Club, Atheletio Assoc., Softball. Ruth Whitlock Liked by many, appreciated by all. Senior ClnsTSeoy,-Trees., Annual Staff, Floyd Hi Hews, Science Club, Glee Club, S.C.A. Rodolph Rakes Happy-go-lucky, a geniune friend indeed, Senior Cla's?'Vioe . Pres., Annual Staff, Glee Clu1-, SoftBnll, F. F. A. Pal Rakes Jr, Apperling as individual as ny star in purple T Finity'7 “Tn ua 1 Staff, Senior Clas- reporter, Atheletic Assoi Lois BoWmn Those deserving most in praise, care least about It7r Beta” Club, Annua3 Staff, Flovd Hi Hews Editor-in-chief, Glee Club, cience Club, Basket ball. Softball. Pettie Bowers She takes from ovrrv moment at len'-t sixtv s n7ds rh?Tro- living. Annur 3 Staff Editor-in-chief, Beta Club, Lftin Club, Librr.n' Club, Scisce Club, S. C. A. Armice Boyd Honest, arirble, plu r knock for the unusual. Latin”Club7 Library Club, Science Club, Atheletic Assoc. Ireno Boyd Still achieving, still pursuing. Atheletic Assoc._ Latin Club, Library Club, S. C. A• Edna Epperly Heat, business-like and staunch, Edna . Atheletic i.ssoc., Latin Club, Library Club, S. C. A. Ruth Harter Conversation is my theme. Glee Club, Floyd Hi Hews, Annual Stafi, atheletic Assoc., Scicnoc Club, S. C. a. Viclda Hill Sedate and quite; pursuing knowledge in a grnco- fuY manor?' Library Club, French Club, thelotic Assoc. Dorothy Hudson A contented spirit is the sweetest of exist- ence. French Club, Atheletic Association, S. C. A. Virginia Jott YAinsomo in both smile and manner. Libra.ry Club, Latin Club, Glco Club, S. C. A. n Alice Peters The hair is the richest ornament of woman. Beta Club, 6lce Club, Libr-ry Club, Latin Club, Science Club. John Lancaster A smile, is oftori d boguilor. Atheletic Assoc., Annual Staff, Basketball, Softball, Gloo Club. George Xr. Nixon Noat in dress, cordial in ma.nnor; a lilcoablo person,1|r Annual Staff, Floyd H: News Staff, Glee Club, Soft- ball F. F. A., Atheletic Association, S. C. A. Covo Gardner A smilo----a cheerful word---rrd a likeable nature. Atheletic smcia.tion, S. C. A. r. VZ777m7n777777T727T777777ZZT7ZZZ. uLuU Curtis Hylton A tree is known b its fruits. Atholotic Assoc:ation, S. C. A. Lestor-Agee A good faco is a letter of rccon’-’ondation. BaskoVbe.il, Softball, Beta Club, F. F. A., Newspaper Staff, Annual Staff, Atholctic Association, S. C. A. Janos Spangler Dir ctness of str.tomont; dignity of mannor. Beta Club, Annual Staff, S. C. A., F F. A. President. Ervin Rood Ho is a wise man who understands his own way. Atholctic Association, S. C. A.- Ruby Turner A good Scout Always Library Club, Gloo Club, XSiual Staff, Floyd Hi Nows Staff, Atholctic Assoc., S. C. A. Ruby Smith Laugh and the world laughs with you. Library tilub. Glee Club, Annual Staff, Floyd Hi Hews Staff. Opal Shelor A girl so fair with never a care. Science Club, Atheletic Association, Floyd Hi News, S. C. A., Glee Club. Myrtle Slusher Worry and I have never met. AtheletTc Assoc., Floyd Hi News Staff, S. C. A, Ima Jean Shelor Sunny personality with a trim of wit both clever and refreshing. Glee Club, Beta Club, Floyd Hi News, Annual Staff, Science Club, S. C. A. Eula Gave Reed What is done by her is well done. Library Club, Atheletic Assoc., S. C. A. Tempest Peters Never ceasing activity-lovoly, too, in np er- arcc and nature. Glee Clu' Atheletic As'oc., S. C. A. Gladys Peters She is wise who talks but little. Library Club, Atheletic Association, S. C. A. Dorthv Burgess !.:odest, Tranouil, and self sufficient. S. C. A., Atheletic Association. Sterling Lawrence Everyone finds him agreeable. Atheletic Association, S. C. A. R. J. Williams Jr. There is no vrisdom like frankness F. F. A., Flow'd Hi News, Glee Club, Brsketbr.il, Softball. Trlmadge Wcddlo Laughing, gay, then serious-adjusting to all occasions adequately. F. F. A., S. C. A., Atheletic Assoc. Glonn Williams A little wcQ.1 done is much. F. F. A., Atholctic Association, S. C. A. Willard Sppcrly He is novor with oomplrint. Atholctic association, F. F, A., S. C. A. ► K Y h r r r, L Y • r. i K K K K K K T'7 7T77TT ' .T ' .'.T .r j CLASS . HISTORY. The purpose of this history is not to relate every step in the progres s of a people, from their humble beginnings as Freshmen to their arrival at the dizzy heieht they now occupy. On the contrary, in accordance with modern tendencies, the au- thor aims to emphasise only those factors in our class deve- lopment which appeal to us as most vital from the standpoint of to-day. It will be noted that there has been no attempt on the part of the author to sentimentalize or to smooth over any awk- ward spots in this history, but she has faithfully adherred to the truth, and treated it in as coherent manner as possible. The work is divided into three parts: Discovery, Explor- ation, and Settlement, with an afterword in which some strict- ly personal opinions arc hazarded regarding the probable fut- ure of the class. DISCOVERY Four yeets ago on the twenty-third of September 1936, the teachers, called dauntless explorers, wero suddenly startled to see a group of sixty-fivo badly frightened, good-looking boys and girls within their doors. « They gently attempted to dispell our fears and bade us to spend the next few weeks in exploration. This exploration wa.s done in agony because of the contempt in which the others of the school held us, EXPLORATION By Thanksgiving of the year 1936, the mrjoritv of the Freshmen class had learned which corridor to turn into and very often we wero jn the right pla.ee a.t the right timo. Although much information was gained during tho first y0ar, a great disaster befoll us at the end of the year—— Final Examinations----vahich ranks as one of the worst _______—-___ ’ ff rj'7T 4. 4. IJmjLL '777Z7777.7777777ZZ7Z7 77777777777 7I JV massacres of the time. With the coming of the next year wc wore celled Sophomores Tho routine being familiar wo found studying easier. In the third year wo be cerno Juniors. Greet indeed was our scorn for tho Freshmen end Oophomoros, This was a year of herd work but wc come through with flying colors. Many of these colors wero exhibited rt the Junior-Senior banquet, tho one bright spot of the season. Now we como to the fourth and greatest yo' r in the his- tory of the class. Y hon wo attained tho title of Seniors wo beg-n to take ourselves more seriously and were positively dizzy with dignity. At the expiration of tho four years, tho principal de- clared himself p Ion sod nd that wo wore eligible for admission as citizens, And by vry of celebrating, a strngo corcmory was hold, known as cormcrccmont. There wore spocohos, songs and each Senior wrs given a diploma, SETTLETEFT This period is not easy to doscribc. Some are going to stav in the land in which thev have «pent four years exploring while others are goir. to now fields. They h ve all chosen their vocations. We hope that some mong this brilliant class will be dauntless explorers such as those who fir t discovered this class. APPENDIX I Some of our best friends say this history is ambiguous and misleading. They say it should have been written tho way it really happened but avo say it is our history and we wrote r . f it to suit ourselves. APPENDIX II Wc ta.ko tho opportunity so S'-y nova that in our far from humble opinion the class of 1940 is tho most brilliant nd at- tractive of any class known to history, and vail] always bo row. membered by the Faculty of Floyd High School and the people of tho town as, That wonderful class of 1940 , Myrtle Slushcr, Historian K77 77A7OT; r r r 7777T7 7 T 7J j - j y 77777777777777777777777777 T7777ZJ7-rr77n T , r ■ CLASS WILL We, the Seniors of F. H, S., do hereby make our last will and testament bequeathing our possessions as follows: iir, Poteet: Best wishes and a happy future. Mr. Brockman: Our kindest regards and sincere gratitude for his aid and kindness. Hr. Richards: A copy of the poom To Helen . Mr. Gibbs: As pleasant memories of F. H. S. as F. H. S. has for him. Hr. KcLoarcn: 1-ore tools for his F. F. A. workshop. Hiss Myers: A talented group of students for library work. Mrs. Brockman: A dignified Senior class, : iss Bishop: Our appreciation of her interest in us. iss Quessenberrv: Happiness and matrimony, i'iss Hundley: A softball team capable of winning. Kiss Williams: The pleasure of teaching her present sixth grade when they becomo Seniors. Hr. Sholor: The most pleasure that life can gi e. Myrtle Slusher: Her charm:ng p rsonelitv to Esther Potors. To MsT' Thompson his best rogrrds written in his own hand. Her locker-hand write to lvis Peters. His willingness to do extra work to Edward Epperly. Her amiablrness to 1 arie Hall. His executive rbilitv to Catherine Mirnick. Her even temper to Malcolm Yortts. Ervin Peed: His sincere v.mvs to Oliver Linkous. Violds Hill: Her bookkeeping practice sets to Sam Pete. • torling Lnwcrenci : His strange wit to Sam Vetkins. Annice Boyd: Her talkativeness to Genova Trail. Willard Epperly: His musior-l talent to Oris Reed. Gladys Peters: Her individuality to Rovn DeHart. Pel Rakos Jr.: To Ethel Pugh his heart but she must not uso it to decorate r. charm bracelet. Ruth Vhitlock: Her dignity to Rcva Rorror. Talmadgc 'cddlc: His friendly disposition to Jack Shortt. Rodolph Rakes: Dorthy Burgess: Curtis Hylton: Tempest Peters: Joseph Sumpter: Eula Gnyo Peed: W , 7777 777TI?7777777'rrr 777777r'777'77. IT YZrXZ7?.V ,££X u 77T7 1 Z 'J T 7 7 F) r r f r r 777 .4.. 4 . r K Ml K“ t- Ml K Alice Peters: Her auburn curls to Rubv Akers, James Spangler: His talent'- as r leader to Otis 'ells. Virginia Jett: Her frankness to Evelyn Burnette, Covo Gardner: His one dosiro to bo a State-trooper to Junior” Bolen. Ruby Turner: Her fountain pen to Doris Turman that ho nay continuo writing, John Lancaster: His lovo and affection for a dear one to Richard Williams Jr, Iran Joan Sholor: Her artistic ability to Pnulcda Trail. R. J. Williams Jr.: His storo of information to Glern Thomas. Nottic Bowers: Her graceful giggle to 'nude Reed. Lester Agee: To Howard Watkins his key to girls' hearts. Dorothy Hudson: Her quiet manner to Twiln Rood. Glonn Williams: His ambition to bo n master fan or to Estol Oglo. Ruth Harter: Hor basketball suit to Inog.no Cox. G. W. Nixon: Laban Canaday his popularity. Ednr Epporly: Her desire to be a nurse to Lillian ’’hitlow. Puby Smith: Her class ring to Howard Turman providing he wo rs on hi$ own fingor. Lois Bowman: Her position as Editor of tho Floyd High Novas to Edwr rd Slushor. Her shorthnnd notebooks to Trinklo ’’illiams. Irene Boyd: Onal Sholor: Her ’craze for nicknames J-o Bobbv ickhan. To the Junior class as a v holc, wo will our Senior dig- nity and Senior privileges To tho Sophomore Class: The hope that they rs Jolly Juniors roxt ye r. To tho Freshmon class, we will our pntiorco. Signed and witnessed by: Tempest Peters Ruth Harter Testators r .__V—- -'-.i.i_ ;L :h ■:.v' LA7TY T TTrr ) A A ■� Aab i ■■■■■■MB class Prophecy Imagine it is fifty yer.rs from now, and I n.m visiting the museum of Floyd, whicB has been erected as a memorial to the many celebrated citizens who onco made Flovd their homo. It contains, as its most cherished possessions, momontos of their doeds and works. Ovor the door is an inscription roading The Museum of Floyd . I enter and moving slowly around soe the following assortment of exhibits. In a glass case are a number of sheets from a newspaper. The heading is Advice to the Lovelorn , by Polly Pepper. She was Irma Jean, who had written the most famous syndicat- ed articles in this county. Shinning from a case arc silver and gold cups. Their inscriptions vary from, High running .unp at state trrek, to Winner of Olympic Games at Greece . The name then appears, Lostor Agee, world’s famous athlete, A card accompainied by some worn papers roads as fol- low's : The first bond •.ever sold by G. W., the greatest bond salesman of his day, A beautiful photograph of a spring scene—a meadow with willow trees and flowers in bloom attracts my atton-- tion. The card bears those words, by Tap , who won the international medal for tho best photographic study of nature. Tho sixth case contains old manuscript, in familiar handwriting. It is a poem, Kv Youth”, bv Nettie Bower. I find a strange collection, of a. nose ring, a feather tipped spear, and a woven gVhss basket. Unable to read any meaning in the articles I hastily glance at a sign and find them to be rementos of James, Opal and Dorthy H. who have been missionaries to the CannibAl Islands. The next case contains a diver's suit and an oxygon tank, I find this to be tho suit worn by Rodolph whon he rescued tho men trapped on a Submarine. R. J. was the heroic captain who stood much hardship, but was well rewarded by his outstanding accomplishments. Moro old papers are seen, they are p-gos of shorthand, bookkeeping, and tvping. The papers are the winning ones in a commercial contest won by Ruby S., Irene and Vielda. Two old and faded—yet beautiful costumes of finest velvet designed b Ruby T, and worn by Ruth H. and Pal when thev first pleved Romeo and Juliet have been retained in the museum. Of course you remember the class beaut'r of 1940, There I found it, a beautiful picture of Tempest. Upon reaching the twelth case a police badge and gun renews my memory jf Covo, who arrested the most danger- ous criminal in America, Many medical instruments reveal the outstanding work of Floyd's greatest doctors, Virginia, and John. Accom ' ; paning them were the uniforms of Gladys, Eula Gaye, Edna, and Alice, who were special nurses. Handcuffs and clues of Floyd's famous detective, Joe, catch the glances of many who visit this museum. Beautiful pieces of art decorate a side wall of the art room; under each is the signature of Myrtle, In a far corner is a peculiar but beautiful costumo. It is the costume worn by Ruth W, when she won the contest as the most perfect Jitterbug, A phonograph record is in a case by itself. Upon inquiry I find it to be a song, words and music bv Willard. A small card accor'pa4ned bv a hugh cookbook is placed near by. I find this to belong to Annice and Dorthy B., owners of a chain of rostaruants known everywhere for their excellent food. And now I am at the very lest case. It contains small boxes of different soil. When I have road the small folder I learn that it is a new plant food worked out by Curtis, Sterling and Glenn. I am disappointed1, not to find anything in remcmbisnco of myself, but when I think of my life I realize that I have not done anything that peoplo would want to remember. vrr 'T r r r Moro old papers are seen, they arc p'-gos 0f shorthand, bookkeeping, and typing. The papers are the winning ones in a commercial contest won by Ruby S., Irene and Vielda. Two old and frded—yet beautiful costumes of finest velvet designed b” Ruby T. and worn by Ruth H. and Pal when thev first pleved Romeo and Juliet have been retained in the museum. Of course you remember the class beauty of 1940, There I found it, a beautiful picture of Tempest. Upon reaching the twelth case a police badge and gun renews my memory of Covo, who arrested the most danger- ous criminal in America, Many medical instruments reveal the outstanding work of Floyd’s greatest doctors, Virginia, and John, Accom ' : paning them were the uniforms of Gladys, Eula Gaye, Edna, and Alice, who were special nurses. Handcuffs and clues of Floyd's famous detective, Joe, catch the glances of many who visit this museum. Beautiful pieces of art decorato a side wall of the art room; under each is the signature of Myrtle, In a far corner is a peculiar but beautiful costumo. It is the costume worn by Ruth W. when she won the contest as the most perfect Jitterbug, A phonograph record is in a case by itself. Upon inquiry I find it to be a song, words and music bv Willard. A small card acco'po:5 nod bv a hugh cookbook is placed near by. I find this to belong to Annice and Dorthy B., owners of a chain of rcstaruants known everywhere for their excellent food. And now I am at the very lest case. It contains small boxes of different soil. When I have read the small folder I learn that it is a new plant food worked out by Curtis, Sterling and Glenn, I am disappointed 1 not to find anything in romcmbisinco of myself, but when I think of my life I realize that I have not done anything that people would want to remember. i _______I I ----;-—-- — — Ksrrrrr- . - „ ' ' v.. . JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Catherine Minnick................President Howard Watkins............Vice - President Evelyn Burnette......Secretary - Treasurer Malcolm Yeatts...................Reporter Miss Ruby Bishop.............. .Sponsor V-OttO Today e follow: tomorrow we lead.” Flower: Iris Colors: Blue and Gold Members Sam Pate Twila Reed Kiss Ruby Bishop Glenn Thomas Ruby Akers Oris Reed Robert Wickham Jack Shortt Laban Cannaday Sam Watkins Jr. Esther Peters Doris Turman Ethel Pugh Geneva Trail Horace Bolen Jr. Trinkle 7 i 11 lams Evelyn Burnette Howard Turman Maude Reed Catherine Minnlck Otis Wells Mary Thompson Howard Watkins Alvis Peters Reva DeHart Malcolm Yeatts Reva Rorrer Pauleda Trail Lillian T hitlow Richard Williams Jr. Estel Ogle Y y s 7m72Afjmr” z ZLZzmzmttnzizm77?imzzaiiiuti y Y Y ' i K - V-V V. ' ' 77f77 7 SZrSZ7rr 777 S- J7Zr7r 777777TT777TZZZS SOPHOMORES OFFICERS Adeline Fornes.........................President Morris Agee ..................... Vice-President Robert Shelor.............Secretary - Treasurer Fred Dickerson..........................Reporter Mr. Gibbs................................Sponsor Motto Onward ever, backward never. Flower: Dandelion Colors: Blue and White Members Marjorie Williams Rheba Slusher Mr. Gibbs Virginia Sumpter Ima Reed Fred Dickerson Kancy Williams Katherine Howard Robert Shelor Kancy Lee Hall Jane Proffit Leo Slusher Sue Lee Burgess Betty Conduff Marvin Griffith Prances Graham Viola Turner Paul Pate Irene Connor Rosetta Moran Phillip Hallman Ruby Lee Bowman Pauline Lawrence Herbert Shelor Goldie Boyd Vera Lee Whitlow Sue Quessenberry Elizabeth Watkins Lucille Bpperly Marvin Rakes Gladys Ogle Mildred Turner Fredrick Harmon Ruby Reed Lois Ann Rakes Vera Kae Dickerson Adeline Fornes Vera hae Kelley Lillian Harmon Deva Mae Agee Petsie Slusher Ralph Smith James Smith David Vest V FRESHMEN Agnes Nichols, Recie Rorrer, Lera Lois Wood, Virginia Lycn, 3velyn Dickerson, Ernestine Whitlock, Lucy Ratlllfr, Omc a turner, Alleen Thompson, Lela Nichols, Ruth Turner, Chlonetia Martin. Prances Sowers, Hazel Reed, Mary Young, Velma Reed, Mias Dorthea Quesaenborry, Sponsor) June Peters Reginal Hancock, Calvin Dickerson, Arthur Hall, Joe DeHart, Bill Thompson Jr,, Ray Bpperly, Elliot Smith, Robert Nestor, Roger Shortt, Mr. McLearn, Sponsor, Earl Thompson, Lewis Meredith, Lewis Shelor, Paul Sowers, Leonard Rorrer, Marvin Slusher, Maurice Vaughn, Alvle Radford, Curtis Shelor, Ralph Hylton FLOYO HIGH NEWS Elliot Smith, Bill Thompson, Arthur Pall, Twlla Head, Lois Bowman, Mau ie Rood, Irma Jean Shelor, Betty Condurf, Ruby Smith, Ruby Turner, Ethel Pugh, Jane Proffit,‘Inogene Cox, G. W Nixon, Ruth Harter, Lester An©e, Catherine Linnick, R J Willians Jr , Evelyn Burnette, Ruth Whitlock, Kyrtle Slusher 'THE ADMIRAL STAFF” . Jane Proffit, Bill Thompson, James Spangler, Nettie Bowers, Ethel Pugh, Ima Reed, Kary Thompson, Irma Jean Shelor, Hr C G. Gibbs, Rodolph Rakes, John Lancaster, Lester Agee, Pal Rakes, 0. W. Nixon, Ruby Smith, Ruby Turner, Ruth Whitlock, Evelyn Burnette, Ruth Harter, Viola Turner , Betty Conduff, Lois Bowman V Kt? 7ZZ777Z 77777 : ► . I —rr T ¥ T T T 7 777 r rr r r r 7 7 r 7 r '7 T 7 T77 7 7 7 7 7 T 7 7 7 7 7 77 7 J. .. y . w y .t . FLOYD HIGH NEWS STAFF Editor-in-chief, , ,............................Lois Bowman Assistant Editor. ,..............................G. If, Nixon Business Manager. .'.....................R, J, Williams, Jr, Advertising Manager........................Catherine Minnick Assistant Adv. Managers...........Ruth Harter, Ruth 1vhitlock Circulation Manager..........................Evelyn Burnette Art Editor...................................Irma Jean Shelor Assistant Art Editors..............Elliot Smith, Arthur Hall Sport Editors.......................Lester Agee, Imogene Cox Society Editor..........................................Jane Proffit Reporters.....................I yrtle Slusher, Betty Conduff Maude Reed, Bill Thompson, Twila Reed, Ethol Pugh Typists. .......................... Ruby Smith, Ruby Turner Sponsor ................................Mrs. A. S. Brocknnm THE ADMIRAL STAFF Editor-in-chief......... ....................Nettie Bowers A.ssistrnt Editor.................................Ethel Pugh Business Manager..............................James Spangler Assistant Business i'r nr re r.................Ruth Whitlock Ruth Harter Viola Turner Circulation Manager...........................John Lancaster Assistant Circulate on Manager................Bettv Conduff Art Editors................................ Irma Jean Shelor Msrv Thompson Ima Reed Sketch Editors...................................Lois Bowman Evelyn Burnette Sports Editors...................................Los her A.goe Jane Proffit Snapshot Editors...............................Rodolph Rakes Bill Thompson Typists.........................................Ruby Turner Ruby Smith Pal Rakes Sponsor...........................................C. G. Gibbs Advertising Manager..............................G. W. Nixon Assistant Advertising Manager...........................Ruth Whitlock Maurice Vaughan i Ik r I r , f t . rr I If' ► Pete Hallman, Irma Jean Shelor, Ruth Ilarter, Lois Bowman, Goldie Boyd, Ruth Whitlock, Jane Proffitt, Nancy Williams, Nancy Lee Hall, Prances Graham, Irene Conner, Lois Ann Rakes, Adeline Fornes, Annice Boyd, Estelle Roberson, Katherine Howard, Betty Conduff, Nettle Bowers, Ruby Lee Bowman, Br. Gibbs, Petsie Slusher, Borris Agee, Bobby Shelor, Fredrick Harman, Paul Pate, Vera Mae Kelly, Gladys Ogle, Paulina Lawrence, Pauleda Trail, Rosetta Moran, Rheba Slusher, Ima Heed, Marvin Griffith, Sue fee Burgess. Vera Lee Whitlow, Lucille Epperly, Viola Turner, Opal Shelor, Alice Peters, Mildred ri er« E11 zabeth Watkins Turner, UnMJ2Zn777r77777rrr7777f7 7 771T77ZZZZL ZZ2 ZZZZZZLLZZZZ2 m.' CHAPTER zzza Y ■ 0 W. Nixon, Glenn Williams, Glenn Thomas, Ralph Hylton, Talaadge Weddle, James Spangler, Oris Reed, Ervin Reed, Earl Thompson, Maurice Vaughan, R. J. Williams Jr., Fred Dickerson, James Smith, Clarence Kill, Calvin Dickerson, Paul Sowers, Estel Ogle, Walter Sumpter, Lewis Meredith, Mr. McLearn, Willard Epperly, Podolph Rakes, Doris Turman, Howard Turman, Horace Bolen, Alvis Peters, Lester Agee, Fredrick Harmon SCIENCE CLUB I • f r t r • r r r r r r r w r ■ r r r r r r r7 7 r777V h F. F. A. The Floyd Chapter of Virginia Association of Future Fanners of America had as officers: President............James Spangler Vice President . . .Talmadge Weddle Secretary...............G, W. Nixon Treasurer .... Maurice Vaughan Reporter ...... R� J� Williams Farm Watch Dog .... Glenn Thomas Advisor.............C. S. McLearen The Future Fanners of America is a national organization of farm boys stud'dng vocational agriculture in the public high schools throughout the United States. The rloyd Chapter was organized in September 1939 and many worth while objectives have been carried out. Motto Learning to do Doing to learn Earning to live Living to serve SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club was the first organization of its kind in Floyd High School. It began its work at the beginning of the school year 1939-40 and was composed of'thirty-seven members It6 purpose was to further the knowledge concerning living o rgani sms. Programs were presented monthly, much interest was shown in the individual projects and trips were taken to the nearby colleges to see their laboratory facilities. The officers were rs follows: President ......... Lucille Epoerly Vice President . . Katherine Howard Secretary ............ Viola Turnor Treasurer..........Sue Lee Burgess Reporter..................Ima Reed Sponsor..................C.G. Gibbs TTT ZTT77T77T7777 - -■■■ - - - ,rr -t msmmaasmm 7 7777 7 LLL BETA CLUB Nettie Bowers, Janes Spangler, Ethel Pugh, Lois Bowman, Lester Agee, Dorthea Quessenberry, Trinkle Williams, Twfla Reed, Irma Jean Shelor, Alice Peters, Evelyn 3urnette, Maude Reed, Mary Thonpson FRENCH CLUB Jack Shortt, Sam Watkins, Adeline Forr.es, Varie Hall, Evelyn Burnette, Imopene Cox, Reva DeHart, Miss Quessenberry, Jane Proffitt, Twlla Reed, Nancy Williams, Geneva Trail, San Pate, Marvin Griffith, Katherine Howard, Pauleda Trail, Pete Hallran, Dorthy Hudson, Esther Peters Ir 7 7 7 7 7 77 T 7 77 7 F 7 7 1 f rS t — 7 7 7 772H , BETA CLUB The Floyd High School Beta Club, a non-secret leadership organization for high school students of America, has as its officers for 1939-40: President...................Ethel Pugh Vice-President...........James Spangler Secretary.........................Lois Bowman Treasurer.......................Nettie Bowers Sponsor.....Miss Dorothea Quessenberry The objects of the Club are: to promote character, stimu- late achievement pmone its members, and the rewarding of meri- torious achievement. Seven of the Club members and sponsor attended the state- wide Beta convent'on held at Hotel Roanoke, rarch 29-30. La Ita spue de Frencais (French Club) Officers President..............Evelvn Burnette Vice President..............Twila Peed Correspordence ec'v....Betty Conduff Secretary-Treasurer........Mario Hall Sponsor..............Piss Quossenborry Motto: Not on top, but climbing. Colors: Blue and Gold At the beginning of the school year 1939-40, the first French Club in Floyd High School was organized. It was com- posed of twenty-two members and meetings were held bi-monthly. Its purpose was to further the knowledge of the French lang- uage and customs. Under the able supervision of the sponsor, the club pro- gressed steadily. 7777T rjT777f lj' n;:. 77777777 7— GRADE Loranne Compton Iren© Jones Nola Shelor P°£gy Bailey Livie Sue Thomas Ruby Compton Treva Reed Mildred Huff Imogen© Slusher Helen Ogle Ruby Via Velma Roberson Virginia Conner Iris Burgess MEMBERS Miss Ruth Hundley, Sponsor Julian Mitchell 3uelah Reed Olenna Slusher Vivian Smith Allle Ray Whitlow Catherine Williams Clarence Yearout James Lawrence Maurice Slusher Maxine Spangler Donald Slusher Guy Underwood Paul Clower Ross Williams John Black George Shelor Glenn Clem Milton Vest Robert Sumpter Fred Turman Sam Spangler Ervin Compton Billy Howard Sanford Townley Harmon Simmons Clyde Maxie Lewis Slusher rs O4 Ik : : Arthur Hail Sam Spangler Jr., Lieutenant, Maurice Vauchan Joe Dehart, Captain, Fred Turian, Lieutenant, Robert Hester i A B cxman. Sponsor, Elliot Smith, Ralph Hylton, Robert SumDter Leonard Rorrer, Dill Thonpa.n Jr., Lewis Shelor, Billy So.erSfjS ll ipT777777777777T77777777 r 777777777777777 777777 777 y r V Y2 7(7 The objectives of 4-H Club are best defired in the pledge: As a true club membor, I pledge my head to clever thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, ard my health to better living for my club, my com- munity and ny country. Officers President, Samuel Spangler Jr, Secretary, Laurice Vaughan Vice President, Elliot Smith Leader, Hiss Bishop The 4-H Club hc.s been active for three years under the guidance of the County Agent, FLOYD HIGH SCHOOL S FHTY PATROL The safety patrol of Floyd High School did an admirable piece of work in promoting safety for the year of 1939-40, The patrol was organized soon after moving to the new school building with Hr. Brockman as sponsor. ’?ith «incore heart and diligent hand the Safety Patrol set to work with Joe DeHart, Captain and Sam Spangler and Fred Turrarn as Lieutenants. They guarded each crossing and acted as police would on school grounds before and after school. Their main object is to insure and protect the lives of tho students, � L____________,______, __________ 0000000000000 00000000000000000 000000000000000, V MB 1 T V , f r r r r r r t ■j T Y 7 T y WT'T 7'T 77 y • GLEE CLUB The Floyd High School Glee Club was composed of eighty- five members, and under the direction of Robert G. See, Jr., who devotes three afternoons a week to nusic in the school. The main progres- of the club was due to the division of boys and girls. In this way the voices of each were developed separately during the preliminary instruction; then both boys and girls were instructed together. The girls chorus participated in the District Music Fes- tival at Radford, April 20. The Glee Club ha- furbished much of the music in the assemblies, at Commencement and the ded- ication of the new building. C TjU. r c 5 The Studerts Cooperative Association sent two delegates to the high school section of the New River District Meeting at Pulaski. Irma Jean Shelor participated there in the forum, discussion. The S. C. A, has been responsible for the majority of assembly programs. Each hone room and major clubs have given individual programs. It has served as a clearing-house for the various school activities. Evelyn Bumetto, Junior, is secret? ry for the New River District for 194 -41. F, H. S will be host to the schools of New River District for its annual meeting in 1941. K B ISKETBALL Vora Mae Dickerson, Virginia Sur.pter, Pauline Lawrence, Lois Bowman, Twila Reel, Ernestine Whitlock, Mrs. Brockman, Coach, Vera Lee Whitlow, Imogene Cox, Catherine L'lnnick, Captain, Ruth Harter, Sue Quessenberry, Opal Shelor, Viola Turner, Vireinia Jett, Irma Jean Shelor, Jane Proffit Malcolm Yeatts, Manarer, Lester Aree, Captian, G. W. Nixon, Howard Turman, Richard Williams Jr., R. J. Williams Jr., Howard Watkins, Maurice Vaughn, Paul Sowers, Marvin Griffith, Joe Sumpter, Fredrick Harmon, Joe DeHart, D. W. Richards, Coach V r; k : V '•A ___- BASKET BALL During tho 'linter months the gymnasium was the scene of many basketball practices. These practices wore begun late in the fall under the direction of Mrs. A. Strodo Brockman and Miss Alice Sumpter. Catherine Minnick was chosen by the members of tho squad to be captain of the team, with Irma Jean Shelor acting as managor for the season. Although the first of the season was unsuccessful, it v.as closed with three cor.socutive victories. County games included those played with Chock and ’’fillis, while out of county games were played with Shawsvillc, Pem- broke, Poarisburg, Draper, Galax and Christiansburg. The Floyd High Boys opened their regular 1939-40 basket- ball season in tho now high school gymnasium. Although vann- ing only four games against twelve losses and scoring 281 points to 4G0 for tho opposition the Floyd boys remained County Champions for 1940. Tho lineup, individual scoring and county game scores are as follows: R. Williams, (f) - 98 Dixon, (f) - 37 Shelor, (c) - 52 !gee, (g) - 42 P. J.’Yi] liams, (g) - 40 Floyd-21 Check- 12 Floyd-28 Check- 22 Floyd-20 willis-14 Floyd-21 rrillis-23 Tho sta.rt.ing five remained tho same with hc oxcoption of Shelor who was replaced by Turman at mid-season. Joo Sumpter was the only other member of tho sauad to earn a letter. Intramural basketball was also plnved with tho Senior winning the championship. 777 J 77 777 A SOFT-BALL Vera Lee Whitlow, Lois Bowman, Twila Heed, Ruth Harter, vlola Turner, Brneatine Whitlock, Manager, Catherine Klnnlck, Virginia Jett, Opal Shelor, Pauline Lawrence, Irene Boyd, Ruby Lee Bowman, Elizabeth Watkins, Katherine Howard Virginia Sumpter, Pobertine Jones, Irma Jean Shelor, Alice Peters, Viss Hundley, Coach, Esther Peters, Marjorie Williams, Edna Epperly F lllJan, Howard Watkins, Petesy Slusher, Richard w77i?r.JT ' Lt8te£ AFee� CaPtaln� Joh Lancaster, R. J. ur-' Joe Sumpter, G. W. Nixon, Marvin Griffith, Fredrick Hartion, Laban Cannaday, Morris Agee, Ralph Yopp, James Spangler, Herbert Shelor, Horace Bolen Jr. Cova Gardner, Rodolph Rakes, Vr. Gibbs, Coach ’ ' 7j7zm 7772zzzzzrzn2 — y SOFT BA LL 1940 All girls interested in softball met, March first and elected the following officers: Captain, Viola Turner; Man- ager, Ernestine Yfhitlock; Assistant Manager, Ruth Harter, Practice was berun early, with a hard workout for one hour each day under the supervision of their coach, Miss Ruth Hundley, The sea sen vrs officially opened, April first with a game with the Willis team on the Willis diamond. Games were picked on v with Choc’ and Willis, the county high schools. Getting oif to a good start the Floyd High boys' soft- ball term won over the Willis boys' at Floyd, 22-6, and the Check boys at Check, 27-10. Much power at bat was shown with the chief weakness, the defense. Two more games remain on the schedule; one with Willis and one with Check, and the boy hope to win the count'' chamrionship f°r the second con- secutive year. The team wishes to express its appreciation to Coach C. G. Gibbs for his work with the team. 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