Franklin County High School - Animo Yearbook (Rocky Mount, VA)

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eae: eve “Sf 880-8 gens 20 ENE teen is. @82 . . “ ee re . . os tes + 7 - ” «“ 2 a ie PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE May I offer my heartiest congratulations---and my sincere thanks--to the student body for your ability to adjust yourselves to a new situation and make the most of it; to the Annual Staff for a splendid job well done; and to the Class of 1951 for your successful conquest of the obstacles which have been yours to conquer prior to graduation! To all of you this has been a year of FIRSTS. You have entered new experiences and have accepted challenges foreign to all of us, but under the circumstances you have come through with records to bring shame on no one. Youth today face an uncertain future. Strenuous times are upon us, and plans made today become buried in the demands of the unforseen duties of tomorrow. But our nation has become great because the American individual has been able to cope with the unusual and the uncertain. His role has been a difficult one and his experiences have often been sprinkled with bitter dis- appointments. His claim to greatness, however, has been founded on his resolute determination to fight back in the face of defeat, to build again after destructive losses, to look ahead to brighter days when the affairs of the moment looked darkest. For you, the Class of ‘51, it is my desire, as you face an uncertain future, that you will hold fast to the traditions of the American individual---that you will plan ahead with confidence, un- ruffled during the hours of trial ahead, and refuse to allow the circumstances of the moment de- stroy your determination to build for yourselves a brighter future. Face your problems openly and with calmness, solve them wisely and with determination, and move on to the new tomorrow. EE

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Suddenly a smooth, friendly voice was heard, ‘‘May I have your attention, please.'’ We learned that this was Mr. Bonner, the principal, speaking to all the rooms from the office. The voice continued: ‘In behalf of the Board of Education of Franklin County, the Superintendent of Schools and our own faculty-- I welcome you to your new Franklin County High School. For many of you this is your first visit--others have been in from time to time. But for all of us this is a mouth and eyeopening experience. Especially is this true for those of vod who have spent your former school days in the old Rocky Mount High School building........ The people of Franklin County and the Commonwealth of Virginia are to be commended for their determina- tion to provide the best in physical equipment for the education of their youth. No expense has been spared in providing the best within their financial capabilities. By the time our plant will have been completed, more than $1,000,000 will have been invested in modern buildings and equipment........ Interested citizens and parents are doing their part in guarding carefully this fine equipment placed in our care. We must show our appreciation through a solemn determination to take care of what we have. There is not the least doubt in my mind that this will be the earnest desire of every individual panne inuEniswsChOols ie sisters ALPHABETICALLY... W. N. ANGLE, INSURANCE

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Faculty of 195] The progress of a school depends largely upon the personalities who shape and execute its policies. In our new principal, Mr. Bonner, we have one who is expert in administration. Likewise, Mr. Fred Brown is a strong personality who believes in formulating definite policies and adhering to them. We feel that we are very fortunate in having two such men at the head of our school. Similarly, we are proud of the faculty of F.C.H.S. We do not believe that any high school can boast a stronger faculty than can we. Men and women talented, experienced, well-trained, possessing love for their work and genuine interest in their students, willing to give unceasingly of their time and efforts--these are our faculty at F.C.H.S. Personal Message You, the student body of Franklin County High School, have the privilege of being the first to occupy this modern, beautiful building. Here you may pursue your studies in an attractive setting that is conducive to a happy student life. May I urge you to take the ful- lest advantage of your opportunities. All too soon, you will be graduating from high school and going out into the world to strive for success in a complex society. How well you succeed in that venture will be de- termined, to a large extent, by the diligence with which you work to prepare yourself for the future, while here in Franklin County High School. a, Mate 6b Ph. MUtart4yh. Assistant Principal MISS SHIRLEY ARMSTRONG MISS WINIFRED BEARD B.A., Westhampton College B.S., Longwood College University of Richmond Physical Education English Sponsor, Cheer Club Sponsor, Dramatic Club MISS LULA W. AYERS MR. FRED T. BENNETT Washington University B.A., Lynchburg College University of Virginia Extension Vocational Agriculture National Business College Typing R. O. W. DISTRIBUTORS