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

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CLASS HISTORY At the beginning of the year 37, the present Senior Class entered the Freshman Class composed of thirty-five members, with Miss Sarah Jamison as sponsor. The class officers were: President, Glenn Thomas; Vice-President, Marie Hall; Report- er, Malcolm Yeatts. The Secretary and Treasurer was Miss Jamison. The teachers were: Mr. Coffman, Miss Phlegar, Miss Jamison, and Miss Williams. Entering the year 38, there were thirty-four members in class, a new professor, Mr. A. S. Brockman, and two new teachers, Mrs. A. S. Brockman and Mr. Dan Richards. The class officers were: President, Oris Reed; Vice-President, Howard Watkins, Secretary and Treasurer, Glenn Thomas. The Sponsor was Mr. Dan Richards. The class of 39 had thirty-one members, including seven new ones; six from Alum Ridge, Virginia and one from New Market, Virginia. The class officers were: President, Catherine Minnick; Vice-President, Howard Watkins, Secretary-Treasurer, Evelyn Burnett, and Reporter, Malcolm Yeatts, Miss Ruby Bishop, sponsor. fhe Junior Year was very moving and progressive. Two parties wore given for the members of the Junior Class, by Catherine Minnick and Twila Reed. A variety program and play was presented under the direction of the sponsor. The 39 class was the first one to entertain the Seniors in the auditorium of the now high school building. Forty Seniors entered the year of 1940 with the idea that on May 29, 1941, they would be proudly receiving the diplomas that Mr. Brockman would hand them. One new student was added to the class from Huntington, .Vest Virginia. There were four new teachers to urge the seniors to a higher goal. They were: krs. Kathleen Wheatley Lucas, Mr. Burke Porter- field, Mr. L. L. Moore and Mr. H. P. Jennings- Some of the Seniors received their rings the last of the 39 session, but the majority received them the last of October in the 40 session. The classmet and elected their officers for the year. President, Malcolm Yeatts, Vice-President, Richard Williams, Secretary-Treasurer, Mary Thompson and Reporter, Oris Reed. Sponsor, Mrs. Kathleen Lucas. The Senior Play entitled, Look Who s ion of Mrs. Kathleen Lucas. The cast was as Lyman Winchell Estelle Winchell Tommy Rotanah Grace Sterling Alice Bainbridge Jennie Jimmy Irene Andrews Rose Stafford was presented May 16, under the direct- follows; Pal Rakes Ethel Pugh Curtis Graham Mary Thompson Marie Hall Catherine Minnick Glenn Thomas Maude Reed Twila Reed The Commencement Sermon was delivered May 25 by Rev. R. C. Bally and the final commencement exercises, with the theme, Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness were held May 28. On April 4, the Junior Class entertained the Senior class with a banquet and dance in the high school auditorium. The theme carried out was Dutch. Mr. Robert Lancaster, Attomey-at-law of Pulaski, Virginia, a former resident of Floyd County, was the guest speaker of the evening.

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Sam Pate— Estel Ogle— Quiet, and depend- able. May he ach- ieve his goal in life and find the happi- ness he deserves. Edward Eoporly — Quiet, studious and liked by everyone. Hi3 complaints are few and his personality will take him far in the future. Ervin Reed — Good-natured and stud- ious. Ervin s ambition is to become an agri- culturist and we hope he will cultivate a large crop of friends too.' Walter Sumpter — Here he is, the great orator of the graduating class of 41. With the spark of divine fire in his eyes and his modi- fied voice reaching the hearts of his audience, we predict a successful future in the field of oratory for Walter. Sam is a well liked blonde Senior and depend- able too, although he lik- es go go out and swing a few of the girls around. We wish him much success in the future. Alvis Peters— Plans to be a master farmer and with such trait as a pleasing personality and willingness to work, we predict a successful future for him. Howard Watkins — Howard is a cheerful guy with blue eyes and brown hair. He' is care- free and pays no attent- ion to the broken-heart- ed girls. Junior 3olen— Junior plans to be a State Trooper. In six feet of uniform, he will dazzle the girls. Good Luck to you Junior we hope that you have the greatest success ever. Sam Watkins -- Sam has a pleasant personality and although he does not get gray- haired studying, he is liked by all. A success- ful future to you Sam.

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