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

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1954 volume:

Ta se: Kat ee? Ne Ny : d ’ . Bs yas HOG, ae Ow re i Si ee iv Oi Bese, “ee ie Si eHAOHHAS ®, ig oit) PE SOON hace rr si Wu oe JS as 4 . iy ee . ee - BOY RE RR | Ns 8 He sme RES AD a GEES FACULTY CLASSES ACTIVITIES ft ¢ FEATURES RTH LET CS Superintendent Ramsey introduces the Governor. The Honorable John S. Battle, Governor of Virginia, and Superintendent Harold W. Ramsey lead the procession to the stage for the Portrait Unveiling and Dedication Ceremonies of Franklin County High School, Sunday, November iS. Sst. { —— B oF es ee A year in which our magnificent new school, finally completed, was formally dedicated and presented a beautiful oil portrait of our honored superintendent . . . A year in which our educational progress was noted in the leading newspapers of the state and editorialized as “Franklin County’s Shining New Milestone” . . . A year which we determined would be a tribute’to Mr. Ramsey, who was so highly eulogized in our Dedication, and to Mr. Bonner for his outstanding work as principal . . . A year in which the long-worked-for goal was reached by the Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y Clubs, our monumental flag pole and plaque achieved and the Dedication held as a Memorial to our war casualties. A year in which we strived and worked for the realization of ideas, plans, and beliefs . . . A year which opened the way to a decade of progress and swung wide the door to opportunities .. . The Honorable John S. Battle delivers the dedicatory address. I 8 Graduation! How we have dreamed and worked toward this event! Seven years in Elementary School, five in high school! Always, we were striving to achieve the goal—the diploma—the words, “satisfactorily completed the course required for graduation” — Now, this goal is accomplished. For us, the Class of ‘54, there will be new goals—and “Parting is such sweet sorrow.” 2 9 1G THU 3 10 17 24 1953 DECEMBER 1953 SUN MON TUE WED FRI SAT A 5 IKE «62 Is 19 25 26 � ry f = | | ‘fell @ aba | } Fae) | i om ' | th | H { | ito f how at otal] J = LJ en] inspirational writer, minister, and psychologist, begins his book | ‘Successful living hinges on the capacity to believe.” Jesus ther belie Him when He said “All things are possible to those words, “| believe’—believe in God, in His Word, in loes that the two can hardly be separated. Therefore, dition of Animo,” the theme “This Our Life” by attempting the administration, the faculty, and the students of nany ic on all sides—through television, radio, - what one really believes Ss concerning the worthwnile things here should be developing within us the ability 100d from the bad in what we see and hear. It was the famous id masterfully with confidence and Faith, and life in experience and achievement.” We believe that our arful new high school should be training us to “think determining of one’s beliefs through life and that d the rich experiences of those older than we. We know loubt be modified by experience. But someone has such hope for the world” — and we feel that it is | lents, who sometimes appear interested only in ( 1 in our life at Franklin County High ‘netrate somewhat beyond our outward actions into Life.” We | we have succeeded in depicting extent, the things we believe nnn a yee ° The faculty of Franklin County High School entertains at a luncheon in the High School Cafeteria for the Governor and party Sunday, November 15, 1953. Miss Ruth Hunt, chairman of the dedication ceremony;: Dr. George Oliver, Dean of Education at the College of William and Mary; Mrs H. W. Ramsey, Hon. John S. Battle, Governor of Virginio; Mr. H. : W. Ramsey, Superintendent of Franklin County schools; Mrs John S. Battle; Mr. Jesse Dillon, Treas- urer of Virginia SS os Lucille Thompson and Elmer Hall are crowned King and Queen at Homecoming Dance Friday, November 13, 1953 ae Carey Washburn, President of Student Body, accepts flagpole and memorial plaque from Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y Clubs at Flagpole Dedication Ceremony October 12, 1953 11 GY, LPVAMPRE _ — 8 _ aN | — “Best All- Banquet. ” and John Wade Pinckard, To) Be — fe) ro) uo ro Oo Ww 6 2: eG a = ® oO £ 12 ue cae = Mn Be soos + 3d Onis Ss Oo OU Ww ow E. 2S eo eee Seed G 5 2 om 5 ro) an ox foal Richard kakes, after the team’s thirteen ing victory over Jefferson B student cafeteria workers, oper registers The Queen leads the parade during the half-time at the Homecoming game 13 Law outjumps 2 Galax players for the Eagles. and makes two points June Hudson outjumps opponent in toss-up. Doug Divers, accompanied by Judson Mason, sings at the D.E.-D.O. Banquet One of the six registered Hereford calves purchased by F.F.A. members is proudly exhibited by C. J. Martin, John Sink, Junior Allman, and Johnny Simms, while Advisor, E. T. Rob- ertson, looks on. THIS. PLACE WE CALL The Main Hall The G S| le ymna ium 16 The Main Entrance is NA The entrance to the auditorium The entrance to the gymnasium. The corridor entrance to the auditorium. ws Bocuse SIs Cher Pebef.. _.. that he is deserving of honor fer his outstanding work as principal in organizing Franklin County High School in the four years of the life of this new school . . . _.. that, because of his personal interest in their welfare, he has won the complete confidence of the students and is reg arded by them as a friend... . _.. that his admirable qualities of Christian living, true gentlemanliness, and his big heart have won for him a place of honor and respect, not only in the school but in the entire community .. . _. that the student body, the faculty, and the community share the pride which we, the “Animo” staff, feel in having as our principal this man of so great under- standing, virtue, and ability . . . Because of this belief, we fondly dedicate this, the 1954 ““Animo” TO Our friend and adviser, MR. ELTON A. BONNER co MR. HAROLD W. RAMSEY Superintendent of Schools Our public school system has developed because we recognize that the success of free government depends upon an enlightened citizenry. This philosophy pre-supposes that individuals are different and that they possess the capacity for improvement and development. We know that each individual is an entity unto himself. Not only does he differ from every other person in appearance and physical traits, but in mental and emotional areas as well. Experience begomes an ever increasing part of his background and modifies or alters his attitudes, appreciations, and patterns of behavior. In addition to these variables we know that potentialities may be developed or not developed; talents may be improved upon, or may lie dormant, or they may even cease to exist as a result of non-use. As we observe television programs we cannot escape the conclu- sion that the potentiality of the individual is just about limitless. It is testimony both to the wide range of differences and the capacity for improvement. | believe that the Creator, in His wisdom, intended that this should be so—that man should have within his grasp these tremen- dous possibilities; and that should he use them wrongly he is capable also of sinking to depths below that of all other forms of life. | am sure, therefore, that our progress as a nation—our existence as a civilization—depends upon the use we make of these factors. Be- cause | do believe in the personal entity of each individual and in his improvability as well, | have great faith in the future of this country— a nation that permits this philosophy to thrive through the instrumen- tality of free public schools. ADMINIS MR. BRUCE KENT Guidance Director B.S, M.Ed., College of William and Mary Physics, Business Law “Hear these announcements, please.’ Clyde H. Perdue perk Ag T)-OuN MR. CECIL DOSS Business Manager A.B., College of William and Mary Economics . MRS. MARGARET MOTLEY Secretary Lee, Hutcherson, and Hill MR. ELTON A. BONNER, Principal A.B., University of Alabama MA., University of Alabama Someone has said that the best trurigs ini ie Gre tree. To a great extent this no doubt is true, and this statement has become the basis for the philosophy of many individuals today. | have no fight to pick with this attitude as it centers upon God’s gift of the elements, of man’s inherent qualities—the five senses, his talents and mental capacities—of love, beauty. God, in his infinite compassion, has not created man to struggle in darkness without providing a few sunbeams of joy to relieve the mo- notony of his existence. | do. protest, however, when -the advocates of ‘‘the best things are free’ throw in for good measure many of the cherished rights and liber- ties traditional to the citizens of our native land. The rights and privileges available to each American citizen (call them freedoms if you wish) were not accidental in their appearance. Even the grammar school student of history can relate at least a few of the experiences of the Revolutionary statesmen, of the barefoot soldier at Valley Forge, of Nathan Hale, and numerous courageous martyrs from Concord to Korea. Yet the memories of some are short lived, and the lessons of history quickly fade as their selfish desires and or mental laxity distort their views of their responsibilities to society. In this case the individual has unconsciously or consciously—become absorbed in the business of his own personal comforts and desires to the exclusion of the rights and desires of his neighbor. In his violation of his neighbor's rights he fails to realize the ironical fact that his own right to liberty is maintained and protected by his willingness to discipline himself. No superimposed law is strong enough, nor can law enforcement officials be numerous enough to guar- antee to each individual the protection of his rights. This protection comes alone from the individuals who form the composite society and their willingness to recognize and voluntarily abide by the rules of the group. Thus, freedom is everybody's business. To be born an American citi- zen is all that is required to fall heir to this freedom, but. any heir re- tains his inheritance only so long as he manages his estate wisely. Let us assume that his inheritance is limitless, that it requires no special atten- tion, and he will presently duplicate the unpleasant experience of his Biblical counterpart. Freedom in America shall live so long as each indi- vidual assumes the attitude that the best things in life are yet to come— and it is his own responsibility to bring this prediction to pass. This means that the best is demanded from each of us, for where there is a will there is a way, and the way leads not only to the preservation of the freedoms that we know, but to new freedoms yet beyond the horizon. 21 lilo UUF (The school philosophy as it appears here was developed by the faculty during the year 1950-51, which was our first year in the new Franklin County High School.) Pips. @.E Flay We hold a firm belief in democracy and the American way of life and are committed to defend it; therefore, we believe that education for the preservation and improvement of the democratic way of life is a major function of the school. The only way to preserve democracy successfully is to prepare youth to live democratically. Therefore, the primary function of the high school is to serve the Student in his total development as he grows into worthy membership in a democracy. The secondary function is to improve the quality of living in the community through service to adults and children. Educaticn in a democracy must meet the edu- cational needs of all youth. It must prepare each individual to live a satisfactory life and to serve mankind to the best of his ability. The school should provide an opportunity for each individual to develop himself into the best rounded individual of which he is capable. Therefore, the high school must accept pupils at whatever stage of mental and physical development it finds them and provide a program based on their needs and abilities at that jevel where possible. The compulsory attend- ance law requires that every pupil, who is not prevented by reason of physical or mental handi- cap, attend school until he reaches the age of sixteen. Furthermore, every pupil should continue in school until he has completed a curriculum appropriate to his needs. DELI Even in a democracy, however, every child has the right to attend the public school only so long as he conducts himself in a way that he does not interfere with the general efficiency of the school and is not a demoralizing influence on other pupils. We believe that, by and large, youth are capable of accepting and observing reasonable ethical standards and that the school must assume the responsibility for training and guidance in these areas. Limitations upon behavior should be estab- lished cooperatively by faculty and students where possible and accepted with the recognition that they are for the best interests of the school. We believe that equal educational opportunities should be provided for all, regardless of locality. The education of its citizenry is the responsibility of nation, state, and local political units. The financial task of providing adequate physical equipment and teaching personnel should be shared by these political units to the needs and efforts of the particular locality. The needs of pupils should be the determining factor in the facilities to be provided. The teaching of basic skills is of paramount importance, and the good school never loses sight of this fact. The mastery of fundamentals is nec- essary for living in our complex society, but the school has not met its obligations until it has provided a program that will meet the needs and interests of pupils that will enable them to develop mentally, physically and morally to their fullest capacity. Citizenship requires not only academic literacy but the realization of social, civic, and economic responsibilities as well. The school program should be based on the needs, interests, and abilities of the student body, taking into consideration the general characteris- tics of the community, which influence the social, economic, intellectual and physical development of the students to be served. Home life, previous school experiences, out-of-school activities, wants and desires, as well as the peculiar needs of the community should be factors in determining the program to be offered. Education is an enterprise involving many com- munity agencies. As the chief institution developed by society for education, the school should co- operate with community agencies in the interests of a better educational program for the commun- ity. However, outside agencies should not attempt to direct the activities of the school. The Principal, with the co-operation of the Staff, exercises this control. RE Te NE E77 . Ne : a 7 7 |. TN JX Coe Csi y CTY —— 7 . SZ. N oC ‘ _ OS é y . é oo , Z s Ye : _ UW — VIO First row, left to right: MRS. ELIZABETH B. ALEXANDER ... BA, University of West Virginia . . . English . . . Sponsor, Eighth Grade 4-H Club... MISS LULA W. AYERS . . . Washington University, University of Virginia Extension, National Business College . . . Typing, General Business .. . MISS NATALIE CARROLL ... B.S., Longwood College . History, Government . . . MR. IRVIN DILLON .. . BS., University of Richmond . . . Physical Education . . . Coach, Football, Baseball. Second row, left to right: MRS. MAGGIE GARDNER . . . B.S. in Home Economics Education, Radford College... Sponsor, FHA... . MR. EDWARD GOODE ... BS., Virginia Polytechnic Institute . . . General Business, General Mathematics . . . MISS NANNIE GRAVELY ... BS., Mary Washington College of the University cf Virginia . . . Office Practice, Shorthand, Bookkeeping . . . MRS. THRESA GRAVITTE . . . University of Denver . . . Typing, English. Third row, left ta right: MRS. BERTHA GRUVER . . . v.s. in Home Economics, Radford College . . . General Science .. . MRS. ORA HAGLER _.. AB., Tift College... Eighth Grade Science, Mathematics . . . Sponsor, Eighth Grade 4-H Club... MISS FRANCES HARPER . . . Averette College, B.S., Lengwood College . . . Public School Music, Civics . . . Sponsor, F. C. H. S. Choir . . . MISS MYRTLE HARRISON . . . BS., Longwood College, M.A., George Peabody .. . Librarian, Library Science . . . Sponsor, Library Club. 25 Lee Telephone Coinpany, Inc. First row, left to right: MISS RUTH HUNT . . . B.S., Longwood College -.. English’ . SSponsor-SeniomClass= = .eMROWAM ERS RIOING Sie o5e Cellege of William and Mary .. . Mathematics . . . Sponsor, “Franklin Eagle”... MR. W.R. JAMISON .. . B.S., Lynchburg College .. . Agriculture ; = «MISS METCHELL: JONES: 27. B:S5 Radford s@olleger. sar mysical Education . . . Sponsor, Cheer Club, Softball. Second row, left to right: MR. MORRIS LAW, B.F.A., Richmond Poly- technic Institute of the College of William and Mary . . . English, U. S. History .. . Sponsor, Mask and Gavel Society .. . MRS. CATHERINE NESTER, B.S., Emory and Henry College . . . English . . . Sponsor, Tenth Grade 4-H Club... MISS MARY ANN PATTERSON .. . B.S., Radford College . . Home Economics . . . Co-Sponsor, F. H. A. . . . MISS MARY ELLEN PEREGOY .. . B.S., Secondary, Radford College . . . Science, Social Studies _. . Sponsor, “Franklin Eagle.” Third row, left to right: MISS JONE PHARR .. . A.B., West Virginia University . . . Spanish, U. S. History . . . Assistant Sponsor, Mask and Gavel Society .. . MISS NAOMI PRILLAMAN . . . B.S., Roanoke College . . . Mathematics . . . Sponsor, Beta Club . . . MRS. MARGARET T. LOVELL . . . University of Virginia Extension, Radford Extension . . . Social Studies, English . . . Sponsor, Eighth Grade 4-H Club .. . MR. JOHN LUNSFORD . .. BS: in Agricultural Education, V. P. |. . . . Agriculture. B. W. Craig Grocery 26 Wi Wp “ Ly, First row, left to right: MRS. EUNICE MYERS .. . B.S., Madison College . . . Government, American History . . . Sponsor, Tri-Hi-Y .. . MRS. ELIZABETH H. McLAUGHLIN .. . A.B. and MS., West Virginia University . . . General Business, General Mathematics . . . Sponsor, Senior 4-H, Club... “MR. ALBERT STEPHEN RICHARDS “JR Se B.SeniMempmnis State . . Physical Education . . . Coach, Football, Basketball . . . MR. EDWIN TRAYLOR ROBERTSON .. . B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute _. . Vocational Agriculture Second row, left to right: MRS. PEGGY SANTROCK .. . B.S., Radford College . . . Shorthand, Typing, Bookkeeping . . . MRS. VIRGINIA SAUNDERS... B.S., Secondary, Madison College .. . Biology. . . Sponsor Ninth Grade 4-H Club . . . MRS. BETTY BROWN SHEARER . |. BS., Lynchburg College .. . Physical Education . . . Coach, Girls’ Basketball Team... MRS. LUCILE D. THOMAS .. . AB., College of William and Mary . . . English. Third row, left to right: Mrs. ANNIE H. THURMAN . . . A.B., Lynch- burg College .. . Latin, History . . . Sponsor, Latin Club... MRS. CLYDE R. TURNER:. 2+ BS: ins Education, Roanoke @olleqes 3 Enalish sass: Sponsor, “Animo” .. . MISS ELSIE TURNER... B.S., Longwood College _. Eighth Grade English, Social Science . . . Sponsor, Eighth Grade 4-H Club... MRS. IDA P. TURNER .. . Blackstone College . . . Eighth Grade Science, Mathematics . . . Sponser, Eighth Grade 4-H Club. Fourth row, left to right: M!SS JANE WALKER .. . A.B., College of William and Mary... English . . . Sponsor, “Franklin Eagle” . . . MR. H. A. WATSON . . .:A.B., Lynchburg College . . . Vocational Agriculture . .., Sponsor, F.-F2 A... =. MR -MacDANIELSWIEELAMS e e 1 eaehers Co-Ordinator, Distributive Education-Diversified Occupations . . . New York University, University of Richmond . . . Sponsor, Hi-Y . . . MR. M. A. WILLIAMS, A.B., Lincoln Memorial University . . . Chemistry. 28 Rocky Mount Motors yy Yi Y LY, SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Kitty Cooper, President Janet Adcock, Vice-President Peggy Turner, Secretary Peggy Worley, Treasurer 8:50 bell... hurry and hustle . . . through the halls . . . merriment . . . heartaches . . . classes . . . books... . concentration . . . contacts with the knowledge that man has gathered about himself and his world, with his ideas, his aspirations, his achievements .. . a sweeping view of _ the values which man has treasured, sharpening our sense of the bad and the good . . . learning through experience to have faith .. . to formulate : | THIS OUR BELIEF _.. All so much a part of SHS OL KITTY COOPER Senior Class President “The sovereignty of man lieth hid in knowledge; wherein many things are reserved that kings with their treasure can- not buy, nor with their force command.” —Francis Bacon What is knowledge? Knowledge is the result of knowing. It is not a material possession and can never be taken away as it could if it were. Knowledge is gained from education; therefore, | believe that education is one of the most important phases in a per- son’s life. It is also gained through relationship with people and through outside activities. More opportunities are offered in the schools today than ever before. It is up to us to take advantage of these oppor- tunities. Some people take advantage of these opportunities, and as a result of the knowledge secured from education, climb the ladder to success. The people who do not take advantage of these are the ones who stay in the background in this fast- moving world. “There are four sorts of men: He who knows not and knows not he knows not: he is a fool—shun him; He who knows not and knows he knows not: he is simple—teach him; He who knows and knows not he knows: he is asleep—wake him; He who knows and knows he knows; he is wise—follow him.” —Lady Burton It is very important for the youth of today to realize that they are the adults of tomorrow and that they should broaden their knowledge in every possible way. It is my belief that we should strive to increase our knowl- edge. We need knowledge to follow as well as to lead. 32 SALLY ANN KATENKAMP Junior Class THIS -©@ Uae | believe that once to every community and institution there comes a breath-taking moment when even nature seems to pause in realization that something super is happening. That momert came four years ago when the class of ‘55 walked for the first time through these sacred portals of learning. Timid freshmen? Never! If anything, we were over confi- dent, noisy and aggressive—in short, problem children. |f we were rough and crude, it was only that we were dia- monds in the rough. Time did fiy, as time will, and now after four years, thanks to the constant chiseling of our teachers, the rough is all hewn away and the polished diamonds in ail their brilliance are revealed, ‘That's us,” the class of ‘55. Today we tread these halls, dignified youths, sedate maid- ens, ready to assume the responsibilities of our senior year. Alas, for those who follow! Can they ever hope to attain the stature or create the disturbance we have? | believe that our sojourn through the labyrinth of all that makes up our school life, shall equip us to meet and solve any problem that confronts us in this ‘’messy’’ world handed us by our elders. Our teachers may shudder at us now, but as the years roll by and the news of our fame spreads abroad and comes back to our Alma Mater, they will be proud to say, “We knew “ them when... . So | believe that with the ending of this happy year, it may be said of this class, we go along ‘with malice toward none and charity toward all’’—and we never miss a trick. Farmers and Merchants Bank of Boones Mill SANDRA WHITLOW Class of ‘56 DeleeeEF We believe as freshmen that each class has its own contribution to give the school and, if it is not given, something surely will be lacking. We believe in promoting everything for the wel- fare and best interest of the schoot. A freshman with real school spirit is one who loves his school. He is interested in every side of school life—work or play. We believe that activities are a useful part of our school life to help us become well-rounded pupils today; hence, well- rounded citizens of tomorrow. We believe that the future years at F.C.H.S. will be as prom- ising as we have hopes for them to be. Let each of us do our best and then ask himself, “If every other student were just like me, what kind of school would E:C‘H:Ss ber.” We participate more and more in school activities each year, and that is a very important part in school spirit and school life. Here we are! The class of ‘58! We are young, happy, carefree —a bit frightened—but willing to work and learn. It is our belief that with the many opportunities we now have in our new school—and with ambition and determination —we shall become a credit to our school and community. We believe in ourselves and those who are here to guide and train us. As we approach our Freshman year in high school, we are thrilled and proud. You'll be hearing from us, we hope! We are the Sophomores, the ‘meat’—the filler in the education- al sandwich offered by our School. We have two years behind us and two years ahead of us; therefore, we are the very center of everything. Looking from the center toward the rim, we believe our school is a preparation for complete living. THIS WE BELIEVE: That Our Grades show how well we do the tasks assigned us rather than just how many facts we know. That Our Health is a reflection of our making correct choices in values of work and pleasures as we develop habits to govern our lives. Rocky Mount Home and Auto Supplies NANCY HAMLIN BONNIE MAE HUNT Freshman Class That Our Morals are reflections of the things WE WANT TO BE, showing in our every-day acts to prove the truth of the Bible when it says, ‘‘As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.” That Our Future Occupations—our field of service—our work in the world—the earning of our living—will be influenced THEN by the preparations, the experiences, the making of choices, the learning, our developing desires taking place NOW in our high school life. That Our Attitude Toward God, as being our partner, de- velops as we seek the good in life by giving our best to obtain it. That Our Sense of Responsibility to society in general is nNour- ished in our high school life and we should later be fovs td vot- ing on election days, taking’ part in civic improvements and actively working to make our government better. That Our Sense of Values will be raised and made keener for all the finer things of life and our whole living will be made richer and our pleasures become greater thereby. tj ANN LEE ALEXANDER Eighth Grade Janet Joy Adcock Mildred Katherine Aker George Allen Anderson Shirley Lee Anderson Boones Mill, Virginia Rocky Mount, Virginia Rocky Mount, Virginia Rocky Mount, Virginia @ enwuors Rosa Jacqueline Angell Joanna Angell Boones Mill, Virginia Boones Mill, Virginia Shirley Mae Ashby Flora Sue Atkins Claire Ann Bandy Frances Earline Bandy Penhook, Virginia Penhook, Virginia Hardy, Virginia Hardy, Virginia Barbara Jane Barbour Betty Jane Barbour Mary Frances Bernard Shirley Temple Bondurant Rocky Mount, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia Callaway, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia e entors Sylvia Jean Bondurant Carolyn Isabel Boone Martinsville, Virginia Wirtz, Virginia Jimmie Booth Boone Owen Riley Boone Mary Elizabeth Bousman Thomas Franklin Bousman Rocky Mount, Virginia Wirtz, Virginia Penhook, Virginia Wirtz, Virginia Russell Eugene Bowman Anna Cathryn Bradner Kent William Brown Alice Rufinia Burnette Rocky Mount, Virginia Penhook, Virginia Sydnorsville, Virginia Ferrum, Virginia 6 enrtors Bett y Ann Bussey James Cabell Campbell Rocky Mount, Virginia Glade Hill, Virginia Norma Jean Campbell Agnes Marie Carter Bernice Christine Carter Charlie Noel Carter Redwood, Virginia Union Hall, Virginia Henry, Virginia Ferrum, Virginia 5D Jean Lynn Carter Nellie Caroline Carter Betty Elizabeth Chitwood Margaret Davis Chitwood Syndorsville, Virginia Ferrum, Virginia Rocky Mount Virginia Rocky Mount, Virginia Mary Katherine Cooper Betty Jane Davis Rocky Mount, Virginia Rocky Mount, Virginia Delmar David Davis Muriel Jane DeHart Walter Lewis DeWitt Charles Walton Deyerle Martinsville, Virginia Henry, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia Boones Mill, Virginia ; D 7 Andrew Garnett Dillon Virginia Lewis Drewry Veelia Jean Eames Natalie Lolene Edwards Rocky Mount, Virginia Ferrum, Virginia Union Hall, Virginia Boones Mill, Virginia . ai CnNLOPS — nto George William English, Jr. Nelda Ruth Flora Henry, Virginia Boones Mill, Virginia Joyce Marie Fralin Mary Jo Fralin Dean Herman Frith Edith Virginia Green Glade Hill, Virginia Rocky Mount, Virginia Glade Hill, Virginia Callaway, Virginia Wn % Dr ie 2 cS Be: Te) ie) g soe c 5 = cS = ee OS rat en} s = oO (ex 5 je) = = 3 ao ee = : 33 : z iS Ces fey) 3 — Ke) e fee se COC x — A ae S ioe OS 8 le eS a 6 — 5 2 One mites (a4 ne] 6 E DE Ae Sh aS 2 Oi S ae e — — 25 QS = es ee io x a = Soe Oo 1S : E S wes nie i = o s =i uo S. ow ee S) = eS 3 SG as fo) o 9 es on © : Oo. 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Junior-Senior Prom. the Junior-Senior Prom. Claire and Carolyn look for four-leaf clovers of work. during lunch period. Ruth gets in shape for softball practice i | AGI ERY, ey re $s Q : es Eleanor poses informally Put your shoes on, Peggy. After all, it is December (°), Dorothy and Dodo relax in the sun “ut Octet honors seniors with ‘Auld Lang Syne.” Dick and Janet— gone fishin’ Bobbie wants to become a cowgirl JUNIORS First Row: Peggy Adkins, Nancy Akers, Ralph Akers, Junior Allman, Richard Anderson, Carol Angle. Second Row: Shirley Arrington, Doris Bandy, H. N. Barnhart, Coreta Bennett, Coy Bennett, Wayne Bennett. Third Row: Hanel Bowles, Judith Bowles, Barbara Bowling, Deanne Bowling, Barbara Bowman, Johnny Bowman. Fourth Row: Kellie Bradley, Carlton Brooks, Betty Ann Brown, Alzie Brown, Mary Ruth Brown, Shelby Jean Brown. Fifth Row: Maxine Brown, lva Mae Brubaker, Peggy Brubaker, Rabon Bussey, Joyce Butler, Betty Byrd. Paul’s Bar-B-Q JUNIORS First Row: Dean Cannady, Velma Jo Clingenpeel, Verda Cooper, James Cooper, Shirley Craighead, Thomas Crook. Second Row: Calvin Cummings, Thomas Dalton, Orville Davis, Inez Deal, Nancy Dillon, Rachel Dillon. Third Row: Shirley Dillon, Douglas Divers, Eunice Dowdy, P. M. Drewry, Laverne Dudley, Patricia English. Fourth Row: Ramsey Ann English, Mildred Ferguson, Betty Lee Fisher, Herman Fisher, Earl Flora, Wilburn Fralin. Fifth Row: Daphne Frantz, Shelby Jean Frith, Polly Gardner, Jerry Greene, Mary Ann Greenwood, Virginia Greer. Rocky Mount Kingoff’s, Inc. 51 JUNIORS First Row: Bobby Guilliams, Ida Arlene Guilliams, Nancy Guilliams, Virginia Gusler, Wayne Hall, Randolph Hatchett. Second Row: Betty Jean Hodges, Jeanette Hodges, Joyce Ann Hodges, Leavona Hodges, Jimmy Holley, Joyce Horne. Third Row: Rachel Hesley, Arnold Hurt, Joyce Ann Huston, Pate Hudson, Gary Ikenberry, Frederick Ingram. Fourth Row: Peggy Ingram, Edith James, Patsy Jefferson, Inez Jones, Buddy Johnson, Buddy Jordon. Fifth Row: Sally Katenkamp, Martha Kingery, Norma Jean Kinsey, Nancy Kirk, Zane Kiser, Walter LaPrade. Hugh’s Snack Bar JUNIORS First Row: Tommy Law, Iris Lee, Betty Leffue, Evelyn Love, Anne Lynch, Morris Manning. Second Row: Shirley Ann Martin, Juddy Mason, Donald McNeil, Jack Milliron, Viola Mills, Bobby Morris. Third Row: Wilbur Mullins, Roberta Myers, Betsy Naff, Mary Nettles, Geneva Nolen, Belle Nolen. Fourth Row: S. W. Nolen, Edith : Oakes, Raymond Oakes, Joe Patterson, Martha Ann Peake, Betty Peters. Sixth Row: Patsy Peters, Danny Poe, Arlene Poindexter, Shelba Potter, Barbara Powell, Douglas Powell. Davidman’s Department Store 53 JUNIORS First Row: Betty Lou Preston, Stella Preston, Nancy Pugh, Colleen Pugh, Barbara Quinn, Peggy Ramsey. Second Row: Jane Renick, Drucille Reynolds, Phyllis Richardon, Shirley Ann Rigney, Betty Lou Roberson, Iris Robertson. Third Row: Wilmer Robertson, Albert Rutrough, Kenneth Rutrough, Howard Curtis Scott, Bob Selkirk, Norman T. Shelton. Fourth Row: Page Shepherd, Glenn Shively, Margie Shively, John W. Sink, Maggie Sink, Betty Skinnell. Fifth Row: Kermit M. Slayton, Polly Smith, Jean Southall, Donald Sowder, James Stanley, Curtis Stone. T. Clements JUNIORS First Row: Gordon Tatum, Betty Jean Thomas, Mary Belle Thomas, Colleen Thurman, Donald Thurman, Irma Turner. Second Row. William Turner, Frances Wagner, Rebecca Walker, Laverne Washburn, Carter Webb, Donald Webb. Third Row: Peggy Ann Woody, Nelson Wray, Betty Jane Wright, Joanne Wright, Sylvia Wright, Edith Young. NOT PICTURED: Donald Ferguson, Lillie Mae Hammock, Barbara Johnson. Central Garage, Inc. 55 _ _..... ) MG Dr cagpho ee JUNIOR AND SOPHOMORE OFFICERS First Row—Left to Right: Wayne Bennett, Tommy Law, Laverne Dudley, Page Shepherd, Jerry Greene, Donald Sowder. Second Row—-Left to Right: Shirley Ashwell, Ann Bennett, Bonnie Hunt, Mary Lou Weaver. Third Row—Left to Right: Shirley Simmons, Barbara Richards, Jimmy Davis, Nancy Hodges, C. J. Martin. 56 Angle and Company, Inc. SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row, left to right: Mary Virginia Adams, Wayne Adkins, Margie Adkins, Shirley Adkins, Betty Lou Agee, Carl Akers, Cassandra Akers, Jack Weldon Akers. Second Row, left to right: Peggy Akers, Alvin Altice, Charlotte Amos, George Amos, Sam- mie Amos, Nelson Amos, Bobby Anderson, Glenwood Anderson. Third Row, left to right: Lillie Mae Anderson, Sue Anderson, Sylvia Anderson, Marjorie Angle, Jean Arrington, Jimmy Ashby, Shirley Ashwell, Shelby Jean Atkins. Fourth Row, left to right: Dale Austin, Catherine Barbour, Barbara Basham, Pearl Beck- ner, Donald Beheler, Joyce Belcher, Nancy Belcher, Ann Ben- nett. Fifth Row, left to right: Gene Bennett, Ronald Bennett, Ann Berger, Carl Billings, Nancy Blankenship, Rebecca Ann Boitnott, Betty Ann Bondurant, Dorothy Bousman. Sixth Row, left to right: David Bowles, Iris Bowling, Jack Bowman, Wanda Bowman, Jane Brown, Sue Brown, Shirley Brown, Ruth Brubaker. Seventh Row, left to right: James Bussey, Patsy Arlene Bussey, Juanita Butler, Shelby Byrd, Arthur Campbell, Thomas Camp- bell, Edna Campbell, Lynwood Campbell. Omore So o he 3 CJ ”n a) n ) UO oO F 3 D 3 f=) Mabel Cannaday, Reba Carter, Jean Carter, Katherine Chisom, Beulah Chitwood, Naomi Chitwood, Ray Chitwood, Billy Chitwood Charlotte Clemons, Judy Collins, Ina Belle Cooper, Dixie Lee Cundiff. Danny Custer, Jimmy Davis, Rudolph Delong, Betty Ann_ Dillon, Shirley Dillon, Faye Dixon, Carole Jean Doughton, Mary Jane Doyle, Betty Lou Dudley, Shirley Dudley, Carl Edwards, Ward English. Talitha Ellis, Geraldine Feazelle, Ben Flora, Roger Flora, Jo Emma Fralin, Nancy Delores France, Billy Frith, Bobby Gardner, Avis Gard- ner, Gayle Grindstaff, Bobby Guilliams, Russell Guilliams. Hattie Gusler, Frances Guthrie, Cornelia Hale, Coy Hale, Nelson Hall, Pauline Hamblette, Barbara Harrison, Sylvia Hardy, Kenneth Hatchett, Archie Hodges, Billie Hodges, Christine Hodges. Loretta Hodges, Nancy Hodges, Shelby Hodges, Walter Herbert Hodges, Martha Sue Holcomb, Julie Holland, Shirley Ann Holland, Junior Holt, Billy Housman, Barbara Hudson, Carlton Hudson, James Hudson. Nancy Hudson, Bonnie Hunt, Carl Ingram, Paul James, Claude Johnson, John Johnson, Ovilla Johnson, Patricia Johnson, Delores Ann Jones, Lois Jones, Alvin Lee Jones, Roger Jones. Billy Kelly, Nina Kendrick, Jimmy Kesler, Berlon Kingery, Reva Kirk, Benny LaPrade, Betsy LaPrade, Elton Law, Ida Roslyn Law, Lowell Layman, James Love, Bettie Luke. Jerre Lumsden, Louise Manning, C. J. Martin, Kitty Martin, Clau- dine Mattox, Norma Jean Mattox, Bernice McBride, Virginia McCrickard, Dewey McGhee, Sherwood McGuire, Berta Mae Meador, John Henry Meador. Patterson Cleaners: Monarch Finer Foods NOT PICTURED—Betty Bernard, Douglas Brown, Bobby Jones, Sam Robertson, Dirvie Thompson, Maxine Wade, Jack Witcher. Martha Sue Morris, Glen Morris, Harold Mullins, Shirley Mullins, Nola Naff, Betty Nichols, Helen Nimmo, Jacqueline Nunley, L. D. Oakes, Artley Overfelt, Charles Pasley, Forrest Pate. Ruby Pate, Frank Peake, Jr, Jackie Pendleton, Nancy Perdue, Wanda Peters, Tony Plybon, Betty Jane Poff, Donald Preston, Maynard Prillaman, Frances Radford, Elwood Rakes, Kenneth Ramsey. Joanne Renick, Lois Reynolds, Jo Ann Reynolds, Barbara Richards, Junior Roberson, Roosevelt Robertson, Russell Robertson, Ruth Ellen Ross, Joe Miller, Rene Mitchell, Catherine Montgomery, Jean Moore. Lora Moore, Marlene Moore, Nancy Moran, Ray Morris, Avis Scott, Waylon Scott, Aubrey Shively, Betty Jo Shively, Jimmy Shively, Joyce Shively, Rodney Shively, Jane Shorter. Johnny Simms, Tillie Simms, Shirley Simmons, Betty Sink, Reid Sink, Jimmy Sink, Susie Sloane, June Smith, Sylvia Smith, Winfred Smith, Nadine Sowder, Ellen Spencer. William Stanley, Jimmy St. Clair, Shirley Stone, J. D. Tatum, Betty Tench, Jo Anne Tench, John Thomas, Louise Thompson, Edith Thurman, Juanita Thurman, Iris Turner, Louise Turner. Pearl Turner, Vernon Walker, Bobby Washburn, Mary Lou Weaver, Bobby Webb, Lewis Webb, Yvonne Webb, Alma Sue Webster, Barbara Webster, Marjorie Williams, Harvey Worley, Betty Lou Wright. Eugene Wright, Edward Young, Juanita Young, Louise Young, Mildred Young, Peggy Ann Young, Shirley Young. C. B. Halsey Company Nancy Hamlin—High salesman of magazines this day during Cheer Club leads crowd in cheers at football game. Student Council Drive—enjoys prize. Phys. Ed.—Horseshoe players puzzle over points. % Miss” Wayne Bennett—Beta Club Initiation. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Sandra Whitlow Shelby Law Patricia Green Betty Lou Foster Wincel Brooks Not Pictured: Kitty Belcher 62 Mr. W. A. Alexander onan Cis, First Row, left to right: Delsie Adams, Nancy Adkins, Jimmy Allred, Shirley Altice, Guy Amos, Joseph Cabell Amos, Buddy Rogers Arrington, Edna Arrington. Second Row, left to right: Herbert Lee Arring- ton, Catherine Beeghly, Kitty Belcher, Ronnie Belcher, Sterling Belcher, Raymond Blankenship, Dora Boone, Bassell Bollings. Third Row, left to right: Carl Bousman, Jeanette Bowles, Kelvin Bowles, Carol Bowling, Patricia Bradley, Frances Brooks, Janice Brooks, Wincel Brooks. Fourth Row, left to right: Luther Brown, Jeanie Brown, Louise Brown, Virginia Brown, Roy Brown, Peggy Byrd, Carol Campbell, David Campbell. Fifth Row, left to right: Sylvia Campbell, Betty Cannaday, Ronnie Carter, Wilson Carter, Tommy Cassell, Junior Chitwood, Ruby Ann Chitwood, Shirley Clemons. Sixth Row, left to right: Maxine Cobler, Peggy Cook, Cash Cooper, Frances Cossman, Ira Lee Culler, Donald Davis, Janice Davis, Jannette Davis. Leggett’s Department Store 63 A. H. Garst Jimmy R. Davis Lynn Davis Shelby Jean Davis Shirley Marie Davis Jesse David Norma David Donie Dillon Irene Dillon Corinne Dillon Vernon Doyle Carl Dudley Clark D. Dudley Beatrice Durham Cleo Eames Patricia Eanes Lynne Echols Caroline English Beulah Feazelle Barbara Foster Betty Lou Foster Betty Lou Foster Joyce Fralin Paul Ferguson Lois Furrow Frederick Garst Raymond Graham Patricia Greene Gene Grindstaff Geraldine Grindstaff Junior Grindstaff Peggy Guthrie Agnes Hall Alvin Douglas Hall Alvin Newton Hall Loretta Hall Violet ‘Hall Alton Hamblett Nancy Hamblett Nancy Hamlin Audrey Harrison Mary Louise Harrison Marie Ann_ Hill Helen Hodges Katherine Hodges Norma Jean Hodges Shirley Hodges Wilson Hodges David Holcomb nosh ncaa Marvin Holland Phyllis Hontz Wesley Housman Shirley Houston Richard Hunt Katherine Huston Estelle Huston Billy Jenkins Alene Jenson Douglas Johnson Iris Kirk Jerry Larrabee Shelby Lawrence Shelby Law Lois Layman Douglas Love Esther Love Kailey Lynch Myrl Martin Lynn Matherly Rebecca Matherly Vivian McCloud Shirley Mae McGuire Christine Meeks Patricia Minnix Edwin Mitchell Rosalie Montgomery Serina Montgomery Edgar Morris Mevva Mullins Wesley Muse Nancy Neal Norma Nelson George Nichols Louise Nichols Bernice Oakes Hugh Overstreet Edward Patterson Betty Perdue Flora Peters Angie Preston Tom Poindexter Elbert Powell Jimmy Potter Jackie Rakes Jerry Rakes Lelia Richardson Irene Rigney Ferrum Garage FRESHMAN CLASS J. B. Robertson Wayne Sink Kenneth Turner Jelaine Young Shirley Robertson William Sink Martha Jane Turner Lowell Young Doris Scott Emma Jean Smith Toney Tyree Myrtle Young Billy Scruggs Alvin Smith Doris Wade R. L. Young Madeline Sifers Irene Snead Jerry Wade David Zeh Bobby Sigmon Nancy Taylor Curtis Wagner Margaret Simmons Janice Thurman Mary Sue Whitlow Harvey Andrew Sink Joseph Henry Thurman Sandra Whitlow Not Pictured: Junior Ray Bousman L. G. Quinn Eldredge Holland Jimmy Robertson Frances Hudson Burton Smith William Lavinder James Calvin Taylor Carroll Perdue E 66 leanor Young Ramsey Electronic Company EIGHTH GRADE OFFICERS Danny Boone Ann Carter Lee Linda Williams: Charles Dillon Jimmie Jamison Not Pictured: Jessie Hodges EIGHTH GRADE Mary Adams Barry Adkins Anne Lee Alexander Arvilla Altice Betty Jane Altice Clay Altice Randolph Altice Violet Altice Watson Altice Virginia Amos Frances Anderson Alva Angle Laquita Austin Leonard Austin Jerry Ashby Barbara Beard Ruth Belcher Patricia Bennett Barbara Blankenship Vera Lou Bolling Eddie Bondurant Daniel Boone Larry Boone Harold Booth Ethel Bowles James Bowles Maxine Bowling Calvin Bowman Rebecca Bowman Martha Bussey Jeanette Bradley Billy Brammer Avis Brown Betty Brown Betty Brown Danny Brown Angle Hardware 67 EIGHTH Kenneth Brown Neita Beth Brown Georgia Campbell Buford Campbell Cecile Campbell Helen Cannaday Shelba Cannaday Lynwood Cannaday Joyce Chisom Bobby Chitwood Eleanor Chitwood Judy Chitwood Wayne Chitwood Marie Choate Dennis Cook : Mary Frances Cook Elwood Cooper Harriet Cooper Douglas Cundiff Nancy Cundiff Jerry Dalton Robert Dalton Ellis Davis Emily Davis Jo Ann Davis Ray Davis Mary Ann DeLong Dorothy Dent Betsy Dillard Charles Dillon Nolan Divers Norma Jean Divers Vernie Divers Shirley Doyle Wesley Doyle Shirley Dowdy Donald Dudley Mary Dudley Carol Duke Bernice Eames Howard Ferguson Mary Alice Ferguson Randall Ferguson Gayle Flora Mildred Fralin Elsie Frith Erma Greer J. D. Greer Barbara Ann Hall Dewey Hall Gene Hall Jeanette Hall Rita Hall Rose Hall Rocky Mount Jewelry GRADE Donna Harris Margaret Harrison Barbara Hodges Benjamin Hodges Brady Hodges Earl Hodges Jean Hodges Jessie Hodges Kyle Hodge Larry Hodges Lou Hodges Mary Edd Hodges Newton Hodges Shelby Hodges Tom Hodges Wayne Holcomb Evelyn Holland Mildred Holland Norma Housman Nancy Hudson Johnny Hundley Mildred Hundley Tommy Hunley Ray Hunt Reba Hunt Twyla Jo Hunt Jimmy Jamison Lewis Jennings Emily Johnson Kenneth Johnson Billy Jones Carol Jones Joyce Jones J. C. Jones Virgil Jones Claude Keller Larry Keller Nancy Kent Sue Kent Yvonne Keys Betty Jean Law Reva Law Terry Law Louise LaPrade Ronald Layman Anne Carter Lee Gladys Leffue Linda Leftwick Carlton Love Randolph Love Vernon Lynch Bethel Mason Helen Mason Jean Mason M. L. English 69 70 EIGHTH Eugene Mattox Shelby Mattox Linda Martin Laverne Maxey Betty McGhee Sherry McGhee Bonnie Jo McGhee Ray Menefee Leland Mitchell Alton Motley Betty Ann Motley Wylene Mullins Jaynette Nichols Virgie Nichols Johnny Parcell Elnora Pasley Erma Patterson Lucille Perdue Wayne Perdue Clay Peters Noel Pinckard Tommy Plybon Patsy Potter Barbara Powell Harriett Preston Clara Pugh Joyce Rakes Lois Reece Kenneth Rigney Audrey Robertson Joanne Robertson Luther Robertson Nadine Robertson Richard Robertson Frankie Scott Arlene Scruggs Phyllis Scruggs Ronald Shelton Edward Sigmon Earl Sink Ida Sink Barbara Sloan Ronnie Smith Michael Smith Virginia Smith Audean. Southall Peggy Ann Sp encer Jimmy Starkey Danny Strickler Dalton Taylor Douglas Taylor Virginia Terry Denis Threatt Pauline Thurman Thornton’s General Merchandise GRADE Adelaide Thompson Nathan Turner John Ed Turner Mary Jo Turner Buddy Tuttle Ruthie Wagner Ronald Walker Sterling Wallace Linda Williams Janice Wilson Rucker Witcher George Woody Nelson Wright D. C. Young David Young Nancy Young Rebecca Young Not Pictured: Caudis Hodges Charles Rakes Thelma Truman J. B. Thurman J. T. Weaver Denvil Hodges Mildred Pagans Swanson Thurman C. J. Martin is telling Vo-Ag. Instructor, W. R. Jamison, about cash prize that he won at the Lynchburg Farm Show. Alan measures the depth Billy Brown studies for : ; of our first big snow Daisy Young poses at exams. the Junior-Senior Prom H. N. Barnhart carries out his Beta initiation. Christmas scene on Earldine Starkey poses blackboard in Mrs. Ida Students arriving at in school at the Junior-Senior Turner’s homeroom. school. corridor. Prom. Scene CGULTING Latin Class Solid Geometry and Trigonometry Class. ow =. Shorthand || Class | Spanish Chemistry Class Physics Class Angle Silk Mills, Inc. 72 ee wled e Senior English Class Hotel Rocky Mount 73 Home Ec. Class So CR CR TO . Ca TO So ms ao Meetings ... talks... discussions... fun... elections . . . club SOCIOIS 0. eXDETIENCGS that confirm Me faith, supporting and r einforcing our lives . . . reasoning together . . . human co-operation —bonds of affection, person to person and group to group. . . attaining understanding in making individual choices in the direction of human brotherhood oe ue that life requires that we live up to the top of our capacities as unique, creative individuals Sap that we and all-our fellow humans are co-workers in the building of a world where kindliness, mercy and honor will be strengthened .. . THIS OUR BELIEF is important in the activities of HS OUR LE. albs CAREY WASHBURN Body President, Student We, the students of Franklin County High School, believe that in this era of today we, as the posterity of our nation, face challenges of duty, responsibility, and leadership. Through our student government at this high school we try to start developing our minds to assume and meet these chal- lenges with conscientiousness, with determination, with in- sight and foresight, and with a compassionate heart for others. By doing this we hope to create an incentive among our stu- dents to assume these responsibilities on their own initiative, establishing a student body that is capable of self-discipline by using its ethics and morals as by-laws for their decisions and not their irresponsible inclinations. We believe in the freedom of the individual to act for him- self so long as his intention is to constitute and construct principles that are for the betterment of mankind. We conceive of a people governed by their own morals and ethics, given to them by God, the Father of all. We believe in the Human Rights of Men, which adheres closely to Abraham Lincoln’s statement that “the least gov- erned are the best governed.” 76 JANET ADCOCK President, Franklin County Chapter, National Beta Club We believe that one of the greatest experiences gained throughout our high school years is that of responsibility and leadership, which go hand in hand. Accepting responsibility in the earlier years of our lives molds us into better men and women. To be a responsible leader, one must have certain beliefs and hold them high as a model for less reliable stu- dents. Being true and sincere in the times and conditions which face us today takes courage and character that only the strongest of us is able to possess. Falsehoods and weakness of character lead the parade in the march of offenses com- mitted by us high school students of today. We are all guilty, but if we remember to look forward with truth and honesty in our hearts, we can overcome these obstacles. To keep our ideas and ideals on the forward march when there is always the hand of vice, slander, dishonesty, and hate to hold us back requires indomitable courage. Before we can hold high any of our beliefs, we must have the valor to face ridicule and contempt of others who have not learned the value of these intangible standards. We must have the utmost faith and belief in our Maker. We, the Beta Club, believe in and hold high these beliefs: honesty, courage, character, and truth. We believe these things are vital to lead a wholesome and virtuous life. Hub Motors OUR Berge fo. RICHARD RAKES, President HI-Y CHAPTER We believe Godhead; and the final triumph of good over evil. in the dignity of man, the Trinity in the That all men under all flags are inherently good; that no man ever falls so low that he will not respond to some ex- pressions of human kindness. Evil men are not born, they are self-made through their own choice. The role of the good society is not to condemn and push those in the evil society even further into the “gutter,” but rather it is to lift those who have fallen and make brotherhood real. ‘Unto Him who is able to keep you from falling.” In the sacredness of the human personality. As members of a Christian organization we should create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, community, and school high standards of Christian living. In the contribution of our time, efforts, and abilities when- ever and wherever they are needed in helping the youth of our county to explore and solve the problems they face. In working together to win all youth to an acceptance of Jesus Christ as their Savior, Friend, and Companion, and to put into practice in their lives His principles. THESE ARE OUR ACTIVE BELIEFS HI-Y CHAPTER Peoples National Bank BOBBIE RAMSEY Editor-in-Chief, “The Animo’’ | believe, with the English poet, Robert Browning, that “A man’s reach should exceed his grasp. Else, what's a Heaven fore’” To think high, to aim high is an objective worthy of anyone’s supreme efforts. Success in achieving these ideais would be the greatest accomplishment, but the attempt, the striving which is essential in approaching anything worthwhile, is of a value beyond that of merely wanting to do something. In fact, | believe. the reaching, not so much the grasping, is the making of ultimate triumph. To aim high does net ascertain success; on the other hand, neither does it ascertain failure. But if one should fail in the thing for which he has struggled, there should be no feel- ing of remorse, for he has tried: and there is a world of good in trying. Perhaps his aims were selfish. Thus the failure would have been for his own good, and a wise person will al- ways adjust his aims, if he sees they are not the right kind. To admit defeat before attempting a hard task is to admit being a little person. There are many little people in this world; anyone can be small. But | believe the word “chal- lenge’” has a far deeper meaning than many of us realize. Through a challenge, a person can see himself for what he really is and may discover much that he doesn’t like. How- ever, there is much more to a challenge than the ends which it attains. A person who recognizes his weaknesses and con- tinues to try to overcome them has not met with failure, al- though it may appear on the outside that he has. On the inside there is the determination and faith which mean that he will not give up. In high school, there are so many opportunities for meet- ing challenges. There are the classwork, the extra-curricular activities, and every day, the association with new people Any student who wishes, can and will make the best of these opportunities, and he will very surely get out of his high school life as much as and perhaps more than he gives to it. Finally, | believe that our God will not place before anyone a task which is too big for him. Therefore, this is my belief— that, if | set my ideals right and above those which | alone am capable of grasping, with faith in this God, | will achieve the goals for which | strive. he 1954 The ‘‘Animo” is published as an extra-curricular activity under the supervision of Mrs. Clyde R. Turner, teacher of English. The Staff is made up of representatives from all five classes in the High School. The main part of the work, however, in preparing the material is done by Senior Staff Members, whose schedules are arranged for an annual work period 6th period. Publishing an annual without the aid of a Journalism Class and with limited time for the project is a difficult task. Without the wonderful interest and co-operation MRS. CLYDE R. TURNER of the principal, the faculty, the student body, and Faculty Sponsor, The “Animo” our business friends who help by sponsoring pages, the task could be an almost impossible one. We, the Staff, are deeply appreciative to all of these— Jonetmadcock Betty Barbour Beverly Reid Claudette Jamison “ANIMO”™ and especially to the student body who responded so promptly and ordered 585 books when the Circulation Campaign was launched. No sales talks or pressure methods were necessary to sell the students their own book. The dates of the campaign were merely announced, and the response was wonderful. Of this fact, we are very proud. We have worked hard to produce a book that is somewhat distinctive--a book that portrays not only “Our Life’” but also something of the person- ality, the thoughts, the spirit, the ideals of Franklin County High School. If we have succeeded to some extent and have pleased the students, we shall feel amply rewarded and exceedingly grateful. Kitty Cooper Betty Jane Davis types away on annual copy. Allan Anderson, student photographer, looks over some prints. Jack Newbill, (Business Manager) Bobbie Ramsey, (Editor) SENIOR AND JUNIOR STAFF MEMBERS First Row, left to right: Allan Anderson, Claudette Jamison, Beverly Reid, Kitty Cooper, Jack Newbill, Bobbie Ramsey, Betty Barbour, Janet Adcock, Betty Jane Davis, Riley Boone. Second Row, left to right: Rachel Hosley, Wayne Bennett, Tommy Law, Sally Katenkamp, Patsy English. Riley Boone and Jack Newbill count the money from Animo”’ sales. 80 Andrew, Russell, and B. A. Davis, III i “ANIMO” First Row, left to right: Neita Beth Brown, Emily Davis, Serena Montgomery, Sandra Whitlow, Nancy Hamlin, Carole Jean Doughton, Peggy Akers, Bon- nie Hunt, Ronnie Bennett. Second Row, left to right: Anne Carter Lee, Anne Alexander, Jimmy Jamison, Linda Williams, Douglas Love, Charles Dillon, Alvin Hall, Guy Amos. Mrs. Turner and Photographer Dan Beckham plan picture schedule. UNDERCLASSMEN Mr. W. C. Menefee 81 : “THE FRANKLIN Sticking to the true purpose of a newspaper, these para- graphs are written to inform the students of F. C. H. S. about their newspaper. For what purpose, by whom, when, where, and how is “The Franklin Eagle” published? Every student should be acquainted with the answers to these questions. “The Franklin Eagle” is published bi-monthly by the mem- bers of the Newspaper Club in co-operation with the Business Department. It is mimeographed after school hours at school. In fact, the biggest portion of the work is done by students after the regular school day is over. This, admittedly, is not the ideal situation but is necessary since sufficient time is not provided in the school schedule for this work. The members of the Newspaper Club this year have tried to give to the readers of its publication news, pleasure, and TYPISTS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES lva Mae Brubaker Anne Lynch Inez Deal Mary Nettles Mary Lou Weaver Joyce Butler Loretta Hodges Janet Yarbrough Norma Jean Kinsey Betty Leffue 82 pride—news about the school and school community; pleasure through the wit of its cartoons and through the curiosity of its “busy bee”: pride in its growth. “The Franklin Eagle” is a little more than a year old and has not nearly grown up. However, members of its staff are pleased that now when the athletic teams are beaten, we “lose” the game instead of “‘loose’”” the game. Its members are also proud that it was an Honor Award Winner at the S. |. P. A. convention at Washington Lee University in 1953. Looking toward the future, the newspaper staff reminds itself and its fellow students that ‘The Franklin Eagle” is a student newspaper published by the students of F. C. H. S. for the students of F. C. H. S. and that its growth and im- provement depend upon the growth and improvement of the students. OFFICERS Elmer Hall, Business Editor Anne Lynch, Head Typist Mary Nettles, Sports Editor Winfred Smith, Marjorie Angle Editorial Assistants Jerre Lumsden, Sports Editor Virginia Greer, Editor Nancy Hodges, Associate Editor Main Street Garage MR. WALTER HUNT MISS MARY ELLEN PEREGOY MEMBERS MEMBERS: Winfred Smith, Anne Lynch, Virginia Greer, Nancy Hodges, Jerre Lumsden, Marjorie Angle, Mary Nettles, Elmer Hall, Betsy Dillard, Dewey McGhee, Beulah Chitwood, Norma Jean Mattox, Doris Scott, Faye Dixon, Kelvin Bowles, Mary Lou Weaver, Peggy Byrd, James Love, Juanita Butler, Loretta Hall, Peggy Guthrie, Ramsey Ann English, Inez Deal, Janet Yarbrough, Sally Ann Katenkamp, Jeanie Brown, Iris Turner, Lois Furrow, Norma Jean Kinsey, Betty Leffue, Ira Lee Culler, Billy Brown, Loretta Hodges, Shirley Rigney, Betty Skinnell, |va Mae Brubaker, Joyce Butler, Ina Belle Cooper, Lynn Echols, Martha Ann Peake, Miss Peregoy, Mr. Hunt, Miss Walker, Pate Hudson. BETAS be QG Janet Adcock, Carol Jean Angle, Peggy Angle, Flora Sue Atkins, H. N. Barnhart, Archie Wayne Bennett, Carolyn Boone, Riley Boone, Mary Elizabeth Bousman, Deanne Bowling, John Maurice Bowman, Alice Burnette, Betty Chitwood, Margaret Chitwood, Velma Jo Clingenpeel, Kitty Cooper, Betty Jane Davis, Laverne Dudley, Betty Lee Fisher, Joyce Fralin, Shelby Jean Frith, Polly Gardner, Jerry Greene, Arlene Hodges, Nellie Hollandsworth, Rachel Hosley, Arnold Hurt, Claudette Jamison, Patsy Jefferson, Ruth Kingery, Norma Jean Kinsey, Eleanor Love, Betty Lou Minnix, Betsy Naff, Betty Overstreet, Frances Patterson, Betty Lor- raine Peters, Yvonne Peters, Joan Poindexter, Lucy Lee Prillaman, Norma Jean Prillaman, Bobbie Ramsey, Beverly Reid, Shirley Rigney, Betty Scaggs, Donald Sowder, Minnie Sue Taylor, Dorothy Tench, Mary Belle Thomas, Peggy Turner, Frances Wagner, Carey Washburn, Laverne Washburn, Reba Wood, Peggy Worley. Sponsor, Miss Prillaman. MOTTO— Ducamus Aliis Serviendo Carolyn Boone, Nellie Hollandsworth, Janet Adcock, Betty Overstreet, Yvonne Peters 84 Rocky Mount Coal Company Cela lor ES Betas sell a cake at Bake Sale. Dancers: Kitty Cooper, Claudette Jamison, °Cquainteg Beverly Reid, and Pally at Bobbie Ramsey Blood Donors: Maurice Holt, Joe Patterson, Barbara Jane Barbour, Betas leave convention in Richmond. Buddy Jordon, Carey Washburn. Not pictured—Mary Jo Fralin BETA “A CIAN fees Carey Washburn Rachel Hosley SE Velma Jo Clingenpeel and Betty Lee Fisher Beta Assembly Bake Sale: Betsy Naff, Kitty Cooper, Bobbie Ramsey, Janet Ad- cock, Claudette Jamison, and Rachel Hosley. N. and W. Industries See VENT COUNCIL We, the Student Council, come in contact with many problems; most of which are directly concerned with us students. As we have our bi-weekly meetings we are rushed for time to take care of all cur- rent business. However, we do undertake many projects to promote and encourage better understanding and consideration among stu- dents, therefore, molding a chain of unity between students and faculty. We strive to have a Student Council that compares with our school—unsurpassed, Our projects and objectives for the year are numerous. One of our main aims is a Hand Book for our school. Also our Chest Drive for all the charitable organizations. Of course, all of this is made possible only through the efforts of students. One thing we do try to learn in Student Council is to think soundly and positively and be a credit CAREY WASHBURN to our school, county and community. President of Student Body MEMBERS OF STUDENT COUNCIL Janet Adcock, Shirley Ashwell, Catherine Barbour, Kitty Belcher, Donald Beheler, Ann Bennett, Wayne Bennett, Daniel Boone, Tommy Bousman, Johnny Bowman, Wincel Brooks, Danny Brown, Alice Burnette, Jimmie Campbell, James Cooper, Kitty Cooper, Betty Jane Davis, Jimmy Davis, Charles Dillon, Douglas Divers, Laverne Dudley, Betty Lou Foster, Joyce Fralin, Jerry Greene, Patricia Greene, Virginia Greer, Alvin Hall, Arlene Hodges, Jesse Hodges, Nancy Hodges, Nellie Hollandsworth, Rachel Hosley, Bonnie Hunt, Phyllis Hunt, Richard Hunt, Jimmy Jamison, Alvin Jones, Shelby Law, Tommy Law, Ann Carter Lee, Georgia Love, C. J. Martin, Daphne Mitchell, Rosalie Montgomery, Serina Montgomery, Betsy Naff, Jack Newbill, Yvonne Peters, Mary Elizabeth Price, Nancy Pugh, L. G. Quinn, Richard Rakes, Bobbie Ramsey, Barbara Richards, Page Shepherd, Jane Shorter, Shirley Simmons, Donald Sowder, Lucille Thompson, Iris Turner, Kenneth Turner, Carey Washburn, Mary Lou Weaver, Linda Williams, Peggy Worley, Janet Yarbrough. : wa Carey Washburn, President; Kitty Cooper, Secretary; Lucille Thompson, Treasurer; Jack Newbill, Vice President. Western Auto Associate Store 87 FRANKLIN COUNTY Carl Akers, Cassandra Akers, Peggy Akers, Marjorie Angle, Catherine Beeghly, Joyce Belcher, Ann Bennett, Coreta Ben- nett, Wayne Bennett, Betty Bernard, Carolyn Boone, Riley Boone, Shirley Bondurant, Mary Bousman, Deanne Bowling, Iris Bowling, Barbara Bowman, Betty Brown, Alice Burnette, Joyce Butler, Betty Byrd, Velma Jo Clingenpeel, Ina Belle Cooper, Danny Custer, Ira Lee Culler, Donald Davis, Janice Davis, Lynn Davis, Betty Ann Dillon, Douglas Divers, Carole Jean Doughton, Lolene Edwards, Ramsey Ann English, Betty Foster, Joyce Fralin, Mary Jo Fralin, Billy Frith, Edith Green, Mary Ann Greenwood, Agnes Hall, Violet Hall, Mary Louise Harrison, Loretta Hodges, Nancy Hodges, Maurice Holt, Nancy Hudson, Bonnie Hunt, Phyllis Hunt, Billy Jenkins, Silas Jenkins, Alene Jensen, Sally Ann Katenkamp, Judy Kessler, Benny LaPrade, Evelyn Love, Eleanor Love, Ann Lynch, Judson Ann Mason, Norma Mattox, Rosalie Montgomery, Serina Montgomery, Bob Morris, Nancy Neal, Belle Nolen, Betty Overstreet, Charles Pas- ley, Joe Patte rson, Martha Ann Peake, Betty Perdue, Betty Peters, Flora Peters, Nancy Pugh, Bobbie Ramsey, John Ram- sey, Beverly Reid, Iris Robertson, Russell Robertson, Barbara Richards, Ruth Ross, Page Shepherd, Betty Jo Shively, Joyce Shively, Betty Skinnell, Maggie Sink, Irene Snead, Donald Sow- der, Minnie Sue Taylor, Dorothy Tench, Lucille Thompson, Col- leen Thurman, Joe Henry Thurman, Martha Turner, Peggy Tur- ner, William Turner, Yvonne Webb, Mary Sue Whitlow, Sandra High eeheal Choir Whitlow, Peggy Worley, Bernard Young. Miss Frances Harper, Director of the Franklin County 88 Art Beauty Shoppe Lynch Funeral We, the members of the Choir, this year as in the past, partici- pated in many and varied programs. We toured various parts of the county. A portion of these ex- peditions were in co-operation with the churches, schools, civic clubs, etc. This group has always maintained a record of high standing. At Franklin County High we have had a full program. The program was as follows: September 25—Talent Show given by the Woman’s Club. October 12—Flag Pole Dedication. November 2—Beta Club Program. November 4—Callaway P.T.A. November 5—Franklin County Teachers’ November 15—Dedication of building. November 20—Operetta, ‘Waltz Time’’. December 8—Junior Womans Club. December 16—Caroling. December 17—Operetta Party. December 23—Christmas Program with Mask and Gavel Society. January 14—Choir Robe measurements. January 19—P.T.A. meeting at Boones Mill. February 7—Trinity Church. February 9—W.M.A. meeting at Baptist Church. February 12—Rocky Mount Christian Church. February 15—P.T.A. Founders Day. February 19, 20, 21—All West Chorus. February 25—Catawba. Association. March 3—Whitmell High School. March 5—Talent Show. March 6—Party given by Director. March 8—Burnt Chimney P.T.A. Home 89 HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR March 8—Visit the Katenkamps. March 20—State Music Festival. March 23—Glade Hill Ruritan Club. April 6—Sontag Community House. April 11—Woodlawn Church. April 14——F.H.A. Federation. April 16—Epworth Church at Burnt Chimney. April 19—Rocky Mount Baptist Church. April 23—Glade Hill P.T.A. April 25—Spring Concert. May 17—P.T.A. Program. June 4—Graduation. Many civic organizations and churches in the county have been presented with programs by our choir. The student body was entertained with a group of Christmas music and a pro- gram presented by the Mask and Gavel Society. The Choir also helped with many other activities. Our highest achievements for the year were our operetta, “Waltz Time,’’ from which we made around $700.00 toward our choir robes; choir robes which had taken us two years and five months to raise the amount; and acting -as hosts for the State Music Festival. The choir strives to promote better music and music appre- ciation in the school and county. It maintains a standard of high scholarship, good conduct, and full co-operation on the part of each member. Through our organization are formed many and lasting friendships. The activities also provide much fun and entertainment. Each member has constantly given his time and energy to the building of a better choir and promotion of its high stand- ards. Our officers are Lucille Thompson, president; Wayne Ben- nett, vice-president; Peggy Worley, secretary; Alice Burnette, reporter; Lolene Edwards, John Ramsey, and Nancy Hodges, Librarians. di ee AT Ubllesees First Row, left to right: RichardwRakes ais fo. 62 Cas See eee eee ae President pet se = Satake Seal ee ae Cee ee Senior Jacks Newby is Sek = ee ea ae i ee ere ee Vices Presidentes = === == s= eee ees Senior Nolataty Mavovole: Wine celal oo Se ee S@Gh@tarye ns see ee oe Se Rs Senior BomaldiGMcln etl se se ace he ere eee amar iREQSUTE (eee Seer es Junior (not pictured) Second Row, left to right: Wayne Hall, Thomas Crook, Tommy Law, Elmer Hall, Allen Anderson, Mau- rice Holt, Wayne Bennett, Lester McNeil, Johnny Bowman, and Mr. Williams (sponsor). Third Row, left to right: Wilbur Mullins, Winfred Smith, John Sink, Jerry Greene, Donald Sowder, Lewis Clements, H. N Barnhart, and Zane Kaiser. Not Pictured---Norman Shelton, Randolph Handy, Buddy Jordon, 90 Angle Implement Company Ree TIVITIES To create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school and community high standards of Christian living. To create a world brotherhood attitude among all youth. To win youth to an acceptance of Jesus Christ as their Savior, Friend, and Companion, and to put into | practice in their lives His Principles. Vice-President Jack Newbill, speaks at youth service in the county sponsored by the Hi-Y. H. N. Barnhart offers a prayer at one of the Hi-Y services. Hi-Y stresses community service. Jerry Committee is studying plans for ‘Man Greene speaks for Christian brotherhood. or Woman of the Year Award.” Hi-Y boys have Tri-Hi-Y girls well in hand. PROJECTS COMPLETED — 1953-54 Home-coming . . . Scrap Metal Drive . . . Community Worship Services . . . Dedication of Flag Pole (Jointly with Tri-Hi-Y) .. . Initiation and Party (Night) . . . Man or Woman of the Year Award Rocky Mount Service Station 91 MASK AND GAVEL SOCIETY Bobby Anderson, Sue Anderson, Ann Bennett, Betty Bernard, Donald Beheler, Sylvia Bondurant, Iris Bowling, Barbara Bowman, Wanda Bowman, Kellie Bradley, Mary Ruth Brown, Alice Burnette, Patsy Bussey, Carol Sibyl Campbell, Nellie Carter, Betty Chit- wood, Velma Jo Clingenpeel, Ina Belle Cooper, Janice Davis, Nancy Dillon, Faye Dixon, Carole Jean Doughton, Eunice Dowdy, Lynne Echols, Betty Lee Fisher, Jerry Greene, Patricia Greene, Virginia Greer, Pate Hudson, Bonnie Hunt, Phyllis Hunt, Arlene Hodges, Gary Ikenberry, Alene Jensen, Buddy Jordon, Sally Ann Katenkamp, Shelby Law, Tommy Law, Ann Lynch, Shirley Mae McGuire, Lester McNeil, Christine Meeks, Shirley Montgomery, Roberta Myers, Nancy Lee Neal, Jack Newbill, Louise Nichols, Belle Nolen, Geneva Nolen, Charles Pasley, Martha Ann Peake, Betty Perdue, Patsy Peters, Yvonne Peters, Georgia Ann Ramsey, Peggy Ann Ramsey, Barbara Richards, Shirley Robertson, Wilmer Robertson, Page Shepherd, Geraldine Shively, Harvey Sink, Betty Skinnell, Winfred Smith, Ellen Spencer, Lucille Thompson, Colleen Thurman, Louise Turner, Yvonne Webb, Alma Sue Webster, Mary Sue Whitlow, Nancy Lee Wimmer, Nelson Wray, Ruth Wright, Bernard Young, Edith Young. OFFICERS: Phyllis Hunt, President; Tommy Law, Vice-President; Lucille Thompson, Secretary; Jerry Greene, Treasurer. Sally Katenkamp and Wayne Bennett discuss going steady. Our stage becomes a living room. 92 Bankers Trust Company G) Tommy Law and Page Shepherd, the “Littlest With Celestial Choir in background, the “Littlest Angels” in the Christmas play, talk to St. Peter at Angels’ try to fly but discover their wings aren’t the Golden Gate. like those of other angels. The Mask and Gavel Society is an organization of students who are interested in the production and presentation of dramatic art for educational and entertainment values. The Society is composed chiefly of those students who have participated in the actual presentation of both one-act and major productions during the season. This year, The Mask and Gavel Society was host to the District One-Act Play Festival. On March 12, entries from various schools in our district were presented here in the high school auditorium in order to selact plays for the State Festival in Charlottesville. A considerable effort has been put forth this year for the purpose of associating the local club with a national organization, and it is hoped that this goal will be realized in the coming year. Donald Sowder and Norman Shelton, with Virginia Greer, Peggy Ramsey, and Betty Bernard in back- Mr. Law gives instructions to members of Mask and ground rehearse ‘’The Happy Journey,’’ the one-act Gavel who make up the cast for ‘‘The Happy Jour- play given by the Mask and Gavel in the District 6 ney.” Play Festival at F.C.H.S. on Friday, March 12, 1954. a S sesntaomnspeibinonuypruupomampeniel nn” Top Row, left to right: Catherine Barbour, Betty Ann Dillon, Jerry Wade, Ann Ben- nett, and Velma Jo Clingenpeel. Top to bottom: Betsy Naff, Lucille Thompson, Betty Chitwood, Georgia Ann Ramsey, Kitty Cooper, Jack Newbill, Captain, and Bobbie Ramsey, Co-Captain. MISS MICKEY JONES Sponsor Weaver Mirror Company 94 Sime SOCIETAS LATINA Chapter of the Junior Classical League The aim of the ‘Societas Latina,” our Latin Club, is to encourage among students an interest in and appre- ciation of the civilization, language, literature, and art of ancient Greece and Rome; and to give them some understanding of the debt of our own culture to that of classical antiquity. For one glamorous evening, the Latin students escape from their ablatives and live like Romans. A Roman Banquet in April brings their school books to life, and gives them a lesson in entertaining. Colors: Roman purple and gold. Motto: Vincit qui laborat. Betiivun German sate erae seamen elon tee a Donald Sowder Shipley Or eee ee ee eee we Desert Secretary Lewenme Wesmowiite. se ee Treasurer Carl Akers, Cassandra Akers, Peggy Akers, Marjorie Angle, Jean Arrington, Doris Bandy, Catherine Barbour, Ann Bennett, Coy Ben- nett, Betty Bernard, Dorothy Bousman, Deanne Bowling, Jane Brown, Naomi Chitwood, Ina Belle Cooper, Thomas Crook, Dixie Lee Cundiff, Muriel DeHart, Betty Dillon, Shirley Dillon, Carl Edwards, Ramsey An n English, Geraldine Feazelle, Jo Emma Fralin, Mary Jo Fralin, Lois Furrow, Fredrick Garst, Patricia Greene, Nancy Hodges, Shirley Hodges, Martha Sue Holcomb, Nellie Hollandsworth; Phyllis Hontz, Nancy Hudson, Lois Jones, Jerre Lumsden, Kitty Martin, Daphne Mitchell, Rosalie Montgomery, Serina Montgomery, Peggy Mullins, Charles Pasley, Betty Perdue, Wanda Peters, Lucy Prillaman, Peggy Ramsey, Barbara Richards, Shirley Rigney, Sylvia Smith, Donald Sowder, John Thomas, Mary Belle Thomas, Louise Thompson, William Turner, Laverne Washburn, Donnie Webb, Yvonne Webb, Alma Sue Webster, Mary Sue Whitlow, Sandra Whitlow, Reba Wood, Juanita Young. TRI-HI- Joyce Fralin Betty Jane Barbour Betty Davis Claudette Jamison President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer We are known by our Clean Speech, Sportsmanship, Scholarship, and Living. Ee (ees ee Our major project in 1953 was when we made and donated $100.00 to the Flag Pole Memorial Fund which became a reality in 1954. Names of individuals in Group Mrs. Eunice N. Myers, Sponsor Janet Adcock, Kate Akers, Shirley Anderson, Sue Carol Anderson, Jacqueline Angell, Carol Angle, Peggy Angle, Shirley Ashwell, Claire Bandy, Doris Bandy, Coreta Ann Bennett, Sylvia Bondurant, Carolyn Boone, Mary Elizabeth Bousman, Wanda Bowman, Iva Mae Brubaker, Peggy Brubaker, Alice Burnette, Betty Byrd, Bernice Carter, Betty Chitwood, Beulah Chitwood, Margaret Chitwood, Kitty Cooper, Shirley Craighead, Betty Jane Davis, Inez Deal, Muriel DeHart, Eunice Dowdy, Laverne Dudley, Jean Eames, Lolene Edwards, Patricia English, Ramsey Anne English, Joyce Fralin, Mary Jo Fralin, Mary Katherine Green, Nadine Hall, Nellice Hall, Arlene Hodges, Leavona Hodges, Nancy Jean Holt, June Hudson, Pate Hudson, Phyllis Hunt, Claudette Jamison, Sally Ann Katen- kamp, Betty Kidd, Ruth Kingery, Norma Jean Kinsey, Nancy Kirk, Betty Leffue, Anne Lynch, Viola Mills, Betty Minnix, Betty Jean Mitchell, Peggy Mullins, Roberta Myers, Belle Nolen, Geneva Nolen, Edith Oakes, Betty Overstreet, Betty Peters, Patsy Peters, Ar- lene Poindexter, Mary Elizabeth Price, Jacqueline Prillaman, Georgia Ann Ramsey, Peggy Ann Ramsey, Beverly Reid, Jane Renick, Drucille Reynolds, Betty Ann Scaggs, Margie Shively, Margaret Shropshire, Betty Skinnell, Jean Southall, Earldine Starkey, Minnie Sue Taylor, Dorothy Tench, Lucille Thompson, Irma Lou Turner, Peggy Turner, Alma Sue Webster, Joanne Wright. BENE a) ae Vj Moe TRY-HI-Y AND HI-Y MEMORIAL FLAG POLE DEDICATION The Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y Clubs of Franklin County High School dedicated a flagpole as a memorial to former students who died in service of their country. The ceremony was held on the grounds of the school on Monday, October 12, 1953, with the student body and invited guests of the public in attendance. Joyce Fralin, Jack Newbill, and Richard Rakes appeared on the program with Mayor William Angle, Superintendent of Schools Harold Ramsey, Principal E. A. Bonner and former sponsor, Miss Ruth Hunt. The memorial is the realization of a plan orig- inated by the girls’ group in 1943-44. Carey Washburn, veteran and student body president, made the keynote speech and placed the plaque while the Boy Scouts conducted the flag ceremony. Five charter members of the club, founded in 1927, were honored at a luncheon at the school before the ceremony, by members of Tri-Hi-Y Club. Mr. Bill Hansen sent the club a telegram con- gratulating them on their work. Mr. M. G. White, Virginia’s member of National Committee, was guest of the club for the ceremony. Wayne Bennett and Danny Brown raise the flag Choir sings. Student body assembles for ceremony in front of the building. DISTRIBUTIVE STUDENT LEARNER First Row, left to right: Rabon Bussey, Mae Guthrie, Daisy Young, Nellice Hall, Mary Thompson, Virginia Drewry, Charles Deyerle, MacDaniel Williams, Teacher-Co-ordinator. Second Row, left to right: Raymond Oakes, Everette Gusler, James Cooper, Calvin Cummings, Curtis Pendleton. (Not pictured): Earldine Starkey. TRAINING AGENCY Mick or Mack Food Store Wood’s Esso Service Station Price’s 5 and 10 Store Taylor’s Esso Service Station Franklin Drug Company Western Auto Supply Store Leggett’s Department Store - Webster’s Food Center Angle and Company Rocky Mount Laundry Leggett’s Department Store Price’s 5 and 10 Store Leggett’s Department Store 98 EDUCATION Brammer’s 5¢ to $1.00 Store D.E. Students Receive Training in Sales- manship - Advertising Merchandise Information Display - Human Relations - Effective Speech - Store Operation - Stockkeeping - Retail Math - How To Apply For A Job - Employee-Employer Relations, etc. Big project for D.E. Club is preparing merchandise manual. Each student pre- pares one. Full-time salespeople in Rocky Mount take advantage of D.E. in early morning classes. Not all D.E. students work inside. Service station work offers challenge to student above. 99 DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIONS a es === AHS sents STUDENT -LEARNER First Row, left to right: Betty Ann Scaggs Betty Lou Minnix Georgia Love Nadine Hall Billy Renick Jimmie Boone Second Row, left to right: Lottie Shively Maurice Holt Noel Carter Bilt Brown Barbara Shively Third Row, left to right: McDaniel Williams, Teacher-Coordinator Tommy Bousman Claude Holcomb Allan Anderson ey TRAINING IN Lab. X-Ray Technician Legal Stenography Legal Stenography Office Assistant Auto Mechanics Tractor Parts Nursing Bus Operation Auto Parts Auto Mechanics Nursing Lumber-Checker Jewelry (Sales-Service) Photography 100 TRAINING AGENCY Wolfe Medical Group Judge A. H. Hopkins W. A. Alexander, Attorney ROW Distributors Hub Motors, Inc. Franklin Welding Equip. Co. Franklin Mem. Hospital Franklin Co. Sch. Board Rocky Mount Motors Main Street Garage Franklin Mem. Hospital ROW Distributors Kingoff’s Jewelry Mrs. J. L. Perdue D.O. offers Opportunities For Training In X-Ray and Laboratory Technician - Legal Auto Mechanics - Sheet Metal - Auto and Medical Stenography - and many Parts - Auto Electrical - Bricklaying Nursing - Cabinetmaking - Millwork others. Being satisfied with the job makes this Checking auto brakes is a part of his “Auto Parts Stockkeeping is to the auto D.O. student a valuable _mployee. training in auto mechanics. agency what housekeeping is to the home” says this student. Learning thousands of different tractor Knowledge and skill in auto mechanics After eight months as a student nurse parts requires much training for this stu- through training D.O. will give this stu- these girls will have good ideas as to dent. dent his first year of the apprentice re- whether or not nursing will be their choice quirement. of a career. ed Today’s receptionists tomorrow's office There is nothing routine in Legal Stenog- D.O. provides opportunities in all trades managers through training. raphy. Every moment brings new challen- and professions. This student is learning ges and experiences. the techniques of X-Raying and develop- ing. R. O. W. Distributors 101 Rosalie Montgomery—district win- ner in Dairy Foods Contest, indivi- dual demonstration. NINTH GRADE 4-H CLUB Patricia Greene—district winner in Dairy Foods Contest, team demon- stration. 102 MEMBERS: Shirley Altice Catherine Beeghly Ronnie Belcher R. L. Blankenship Carol Bowling Frances Brooks Janice Brooks Peggy Byrd Dalphia Campbell Ronnie Carter Junior Chitwood Ruby Ann Chitwood Cash Cooper Ira Lee Culler Donald Davis Clark Dudley Beatrice Durham Patricia Eanes Betty Lou Foster Betty Lou Foster Joyce Fralin Lois Furrow Patricia Greene Agnes Hall Alvin Hall Loretta Hall Violet Hall Alton Hamblett Mary Louise Harrison Shirley Hodges David Holcomb Rosalie Montgomery Nancy Neal Flora Peters Lelia Richardson Doris Scott Bobby Sigmon Alvin Smith Joe Henry Thurman Toney Tyree Mary Sue Whitlow Myrtle Young David Zeh Franklin Grocery and Grain Company TENTH GRADE 4-H CLUB Ben Flora, President Alma Webster, Vice-President Wanda Bowman, Secretary Barbara Webster, State Winner in Gardening. Mary Virginia Adams, Shirley Adkins, Peggy Akers, Lillie Anderson, Sue Anderson, Sylvia Anderson, Marjorie Angle, Shirley Ash- well, Shelby Atkins, Barbara Basham, Donald Beheler, Gene Bennett, Ronnie Bennett, Ann Berger, Betty Ann Bondurant, David Bowles, Iris Bowling, Jack Bowman, Wanda Bowman, Douglas Brown, Ruth Ellen Brubaker, Arthur Campbell, Tommy Campbell, Jean Carter, Katherine Chisom, Ray Chitwood, Betty Ann Dillon, Carole Jean Doughton, Betty Lou Dudley, Shirley Dudley, Ward English, Geraldine Feazelle, Ben Flora, Roger Flora, Jo Emma Fralin, Bobby Gardner, Mary Frances Guthrie, Barbara Harrison, Billy Hodges, Christine Hodges, Loretta Hodges, Martha Sue Holcomb, Julia Holland, Carlton Hudson, Nancy Hudson, Bonnie Hunt, Delores Ann Jones, Roger Jones, Billy Kelly, Nina Kendrick, Jimmy Kesler, Betsy LaPrade, Dewey McGhee, Sherwood Mc- Guire, C. J. Martin, Ruby Pate, Coy Renick, Jo Ann Reynolds, Barbara Richards, Jane Shorter, Shirley Jane Simmons, Johnny Simms, Reid Sink, Sylvia Smith, Ellen Spencer, John James St. Clair, Iris Turner, Mary Lou Weaver, Alma Sue Webster, Barbara Web- ster, Eugene Wright, Marjorie Williams, Juanita Young. ee ee ee . st oe FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA JUNIOR AND SENIOR F. H. A. Kate Aker, Jacqueline Angell, Joanna Angell, Shirley Ashby, Shirley Ashwell, Claire Bandy, Earline Bandy, Barbara Jane Barbour, Betty Jane Barbour, Shirley Bondurant, Betty Ann Brown, Maxine Brown, Sue Brown, Alice Burnette, Agnes Carter, Bernice Carter, Jean Carter, Nellie Carter, Kitty Cooper, Verda Cooper, Betty Lou Dudley, Nelda Flora, Joyce Fralin, Edith Green, Mary Green, Virginia Gusler, Sylvia Hardy, Joyce Hodges, Loretta Hodges, Julia Holland, Nancy Jean Holt, Rachel Hosley, June Hudson, Pate Hudson, Phyllis Hunt, Mary Louise Johns, Barbara Johnson, Judy Anne Kessler, Betty Ann Kidd, Reva Kirk, Denise Law, Virginia McCrickard, Emma Lee Mitchell, Betty Jean Mitchell, Rene Mitchell, Catherine Montgomery, Betsy Naff, Frances Patterson, Mary Frances Poff, Mary Elizabeth Price, Jane Renick, Dorothy Tench, Lucille Thompson, Mary Thompson, Peggy Turner, Shirley Tyree, Nancy Wimmer, Sylvia Wright, Janet Yarbrough. Betsy is Vice-President of the Virginia Association of Future Homemakers of America. She is president of our Chapter and served as Parliamentarian of the Roanoke Area Federation. Betsy represented Virginia at the National Convention of Future Homemakers in Columbus, Ohio. She also led a discussion group at the National Convention and a buzz session at the State Convention at Radford. She served as chairman of the Officer candidate group at this convention. As Vice-President she took part in a panel discussion at the State Home Economics Teachers’ Meeting at Blacksburg. She is serving as chairman of the State F.H.A. membership committee and chairman of the B.F.D.M. Federation Constitution Committee. EE ER RES Lc ee Ce Te ae ce ME 8 i aS Betsy Naff World Christmas Festival Hospital Baskets 104 Steak House Christmas Tea Preparing for Christmas Tea. NINTH AND TENTH GRADE F. H. A. Delsie Mae Adams, Mary Virginia Adams, Nancy Adkins, Shirley Adkins, Catherine Barbour, Kitty Belcher, Coreta Bennett, Nancy Blankenship, Betty Bondurant, Dora Boone, Jeanette Bowles, Carol Bowling, Deanne Bowling, Iris Bowling, Barbara Bowman, Wanda Bowman, Patricia Bradley, Mary Ruth Brown. Peggy Brubaker, Sylvia Campbell, Mabel Cannaday, Jean Carter, Reba Carter, Ruby Chitwood, Maxine Cobler, Jessie David, Norma Jean David, Donie Dillon, Nancy Dillon, Mary Jane Doyle, Cleo Eames, Tolitha Ellis, Caroline English, Beulah Feazelle, Mildred Ferguson, Barbara Foster, Joyce Fralin, Daphne Frantz, Geraldine Grindstaff, Mary Frances Guthrie, Agnes Hall, Mary Louise Harrison, Marie Ann Hill, Jeanette Hodges, Joyce Hodges, Katherine Hodges, Norma Jean Hodges, Shirley Hodges, Shirley Holland, Barbara Hudson, Frances Hudson, Pate Hudson, Estelle Huston, Katherine Huston, Shirley Houston, Iris Kirk, Roslyn Law, Shelby Law, Lois Layman, Esther Paige Love, Louise Manning, Vivian McCloud, Shirley Mae McGuire, Rebecca Matherly, Claudine Mattox, Berta Mae Meador, Christine Meeks, Nancy N eal, Norma Nelson, Ida Neville, Lou- ise Nichols, Helen Nimmo, Belle Nolen, Bernice Oakes, Shirley Ann Pagans, Betty Perdue, Nancy Perdue, Jackie Rakes, Jerry Rakes, Lois Reynolds, Lelia Richardson, Shirley Robertson, Madeline Sifers, Tillie Simms, Margaret Simmons, Erma Jean Smith, Irene Snead, Shirley Stone, Jo Ann Tench, Dervie Thompson, Edith Thurman, Janice Thurman, Martha Turner, Doris Wade, Maxine Wade, Barbara Webster, Marjorie Williams, Eleanor Young, Jelaine Young, Myrtle Young. PIANO STUDENTS Arvilla Altice, Sue Carol Anderson, Peggy Angle, Claire Bandy, Rebecca Boitnott, Jane Brown, Ilva Mae Brubaker, Peggy Brubaker, Velma Jo Clingenpeel, Janice Davis, Carole Jean Doughton, Betty Lee F isher, Bobby Gardner, Donna Harris, Leavona Hodges, Rachel Hésley, Patsy Jefferson, Sally Ann Katenkamp, Sue Kent, Denise Law, Eleanor Love, Judson Mason, Christine Meeks, Rosalie Montgomery, Charles Pasley, Nancy Perdue, Bobbie Ramsey, Peggy Ramsey, Barbara Richards, Margaret Simmons, Betty Skinnell, Adelaide Thompson, Mary Jo Turner, Laverne Washburn, Yvonne Webb. Piano lessons at Franklin County High School are taught by Mrs. W. D. Peake. Pupils are given standard courses and spe- cial emphasis is placed on pre-college work for those piano students planning to major in music at higher institutions of learning. During the high school years, piano students participate in the different programs, and accompanists for the school choir are members of the piano class. Time is spent on all types of music and students from all communities in the county are taught to take care of the musical needs of their individual churches. Music has an important place in the school program, and it is the desire of this department to fill the musical needs of the school and community. The class has as its present project the ‘‘raising of funds’ towards the purchase of a grand piano for our lovely new auditorium. OFFICERS: Bobbie Ramsey President Sally Ann Katenkamp Vice-President 106 Carole Jean Doughton Secretary- Treasurer Mr. J. B. Allman LIBRARY CLUB Twelve faithful “old’” Library Club members reported for work in Sep- tember. Eighteen new members were selected from a total of fifty appli- cants. This has given us an excellent working group. Requirements for Library Club membership are accuracy, dependa- bility, and an academic standing that permits the use of some study-hall time for library work. These students receive training in library proced- ure. Under careful supervision they are able to assume responsibility for much of the routine work of the library. Their contri bution to the school program is one for which we should all be grateful. DAPHNESMITC HEC eee President AREENEMEEIODGES mee eee eae ae eteninene sees Vice-President BETTY BARBOUR Rees Sie eee eae Secretary MISS MYRTLE HARRISON, Sponsor SHIREEY a. DIGEON tees ee ae Treasurer Lillie Anderson, Betty Barbour, Patricia Bradley, Jane Brown, Carol Campbell, Betty Chitwood, Inez Deal, Shirley Ann Dillon, Mary Jane Doyle, Beatrice Durham, Avis Gardner, Arlene Hodges, Betty Hodges, Martha Sue Holcomb, Mary N. Holland, Delores Ann Jones, Inez Jones, Lois Jones, Lois Layman, Daphne Mitchell, Marlene Moore, Jean Moore, Martha Sue Morris, Mevva Mullins, Ruby Jo Pate, Nancy Perdue, Lois Reynolds, E llen Spencer, Janice Thurman, Shirley Tyree, Peggy Worley, Mildred Young. SS Billy English, Maurice Holt, and Kenneth Ramsey take time to discuss problems of a bus-driver. Maurice Holt getting No. 11 ready to go. Elwood Oakes 64, Randolph Hatchett 3, Jimmy Hol- ley 15, Bobby Ross 44, Billy English 45, Claude Hol- comb 1, Kenneth Ramsey 53, Riley Boone 56, Carl- ton Brooks 52, Maurice Holt 11, Carey Washburn 41, Curtis Stone 48, Herman Fisher 50, and Mr. Fred Bennett. BUS DRIVERS We bus drivers have our daily routine handed to us on a gold- en platter. Around six o'clock, when you're in paradise, the bed is soft, and the covers feel warm, you hear a loud roar which scares you out of your wits. That “darned ole alarm clock.” What you wouldn't give to get just five more minutes sleep! You stick one investigating toe out from under the warm covers and jerk it back with a shirk. Oh well, I’ll get up in a few minutes, but first thing you know somebody drops a bomb. That’s “Pop” yelling for you to get up—so out you crawl— grabbing a cup of hot coffee while putting on your clothes, 108 and finally out to the “ice-house,” the school buses, now we're off! You manage to get to the first stop on time to find you have to wait about five minutes for Susie to get there. Stops, stops, and more stops—spit balls, chewing gum, screaming and fighting is your atmosphere on the way to school. You arrive to find the first bell has already rung. Those kids, why can’t they ever be on time. It’s fun to be a driver though. A little pay, a lot of laughs, a few troubles—that’s our life. We come rolling in every morning, all twenty bus loads. Thirteen, we are proud to say, by high school students. William Angle FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA — I Wayne Adkins, Jack Akers, Junior Allman, Herbert Arrington, George Thomas Amos, Nelson Amos, Richard Anderson, Buddy R. Arrington, Jimmy Ashby, Dale Austin, Ronnie Belcher, Bassel Bollings, Carl Bousman, Hanel Bowles, Wayne Bowles, Eugene Bowman, Jack Bowman, Carlton Brooks, Elwin W. Brooks, Douglas Brown, Roy Brown, James Bussey, Arthur Campbell, Jimmie Campbell, Lyn- wood Cannady, James Wilson Carter, Ronnie Carter, Tommy Cassell, Billy Chitwood, Shirley Clemons, Herbert DeLong, Vernon Doyle, Carl Dudley, Clark Dudley Davis, Billy English, Paul Ferguson, Herman Fisher, Ben Flora, Earl Benton Flora, Roger Flora, Wilburn Fralin, Gene Grindstaff, Junior Grindstaff, Bobby Ray Quilliams, Russell Quilliams, Coy Hale, Alvin Hall, Elmer Hall, Wilson Hodges, Randolph Hatchett, Kenneth Hatchett, Edward Holland, Marvin Holland, Jimmy Holley, Junior Holt, Billy Housman, Hugh Housman, Monroe Housman, James A. Hudson, Gary Ikenberry, Carl Ingram, Buddy Johnson, Claude Johnson, John Johnson, Thomas D. Johnson, Alvin Jones, Jimmy Kesler, Walter Laprade, Jerry Larrabee, William Lavinder, Elton Law, Lowell Lay- man, Kailey —. Lynch, Sherwood McGuire, Morris Manning, C. J. Martin, Lynn Matherley, John Meader, Joe Miller, Jack Milliorn, Edgar Morris, Harold Mullins, Wesley J. Muse, Elwood Oakes, J. D. Oakes, Hugh Overstreet, Forrest Pate, Eddy Patterson, Jackie Pendleton, Tom Poindexter, Wendell Poindexter, Jimmy Potter, Donald Preston, Maynard Prillaman, L. C. Quinn, John Ramsey, Kenneth M. Ramsey, Junior Robertson, Forest Robertson, Jimmie Robertson, Albert Rutrough, Curtis Scott, Waylon Scott, Billy Glenn Shively, Jimmy O. Shively, Rodney Shively, John Clifford Simms, Jimmy Sink, John Sink, Burton Smith, Curtis a Scruggs, Stone, Gordon Tatum, J. D. Tatum, Donald Thurman, Curtis Wagner, Vernon Walker, Bobbie Webb, Carter Webb, Lewis Webb, Jack Witcher, Nelson Wray, Edward Young, Lowell Young, Bobby Jones, Sammie Amos, Aubrey Shively. MOTTO Learning to do Doing to learn Earning to live Living to serve CHAPTER OFFICERS: Left to right: Jack Milliron, Vice-President LEARNING TOD0 = FE 4 DOINGTOLEARN ° | F FA , Wendell Poindexter, Sentinel E. T. Robertson, Adviser Ferrum Drug Company On field trips In the Classroom LEARNING TO DO In the Shop On the farm Special meetings DOING TO LEARN Speaking to Civic Clubs Constructing school walks Planting tree seedlings Leaving for State F.F.A.-F.H.A. Camp FOE. “Aw ACTIVITES Tool Identification Contest Federation Forestry Judging Champions Purchasing F.F.A. Commemorative Stamp Chapter Sweetheart F.F.A. Fair Exhibit Time out for fun with F.H.A. members Angle Super Market Bel Virginia Smith, President; Jesse Hodges, Vice-President; Reba Hunt, Secretary; Neita Beth Brown, Reporter, Mary Adams, Watson Altice; Barbara Beard, Harold Booth, Kenneth Brown, Neita Beth Brown, Eleanor Chitwood, Harriet Cooper, Nolen Divers, Carol Duke, Dorothy Dent, Dewey Hall, Rose Hall, Jesse Hodges, Lou Hodges, Tommy Hundley, Reba Hunt, Virgil Jones, Yvonne Keys Vernon Lynch, Bonnie McGhee, Shelby Mattox, Elnora Pasley, Wayne Perdue, Joyce Rakes, Luther Robertson, Earl Sink, Michael Smith, Virginia Smith, J. B. Thurman, Nathan Turner, Rucker Witcher, Sponsor—Mrs. Elizabeth Alexander. EIGHTH GRADE 4-H Jimmy Jamison, President; Audrey Robertson, Vice-President; Patricia Bennett, Secretary; Betty Ann Motley, Treasurer; Betty Jane Altice, Jerry Ashby, Patricia Bennett, James Bowles, Jeanette Bradley, Georgia Campbell, Marie Choate, Jerry Dalton, Jo Ann Davis, Donald Dudley, Mary Alice Ferguson, Polly Hammock, Margaret Harrison, Benjamin Hodges, Larry Hodges, Mary Evelyn Holland, Jimmy Jamison, Emily Johnson, Betty Jean Law, Larry Keller, Sherry McGhee, Leland Mitchell, Betty Ann Motley, Lucille Perdue, Noel Pinckard, Audrey Robertson, Jimmy Starkey, Peggy Spencer, Virginia Terry, Alvin Tosh, John Edd Turner, Sponsor—Mrs. |Ida Turner. Virginia Amos, Barbara Blankenship, Eddie Bondurant, Billy Brammer, Avis Brown, Helen Cannaday, Wayne Chitwood, Nancy Cun- diff, Ray Davis, Vernice Divers, Howard Ferguson, Erma Lou Greer, Barbara Ann Hall, Barbara Hodges, Caudis Hodges, Wayne Hol- comb, Norma Housman, Kenneth Johnson, Joyce Ann Jones, Ronald Layman, Anne Carter Lee, Bethel Mason, Alton Motley, Jayn- ette Nichols, Barbara Ann Powell, Charles Rakes, Phyllis Ann Scruggs, Ronald Shelton, Barbara Jean Sloan, Douglas Taylor, Pau- lina Thurman, Ronald Walker, Janice Wilson, David Young. Sponsor—Mrs. Margaret Lovell. EIGHTH GRADE 4-H Clay Altice, Frances Anderson, Vera Lou Bolling, Daniel Boone, Betty Ann Brown, Shelba Cannaday, Dennis Cook, Ellis Davis, Emily Davis, Shirley Doyle, Randall Ferguson, Jeanette Hall, Denvil Hodges, Jean Hodges, Tom Henry Hodges, Nancy Lee Hudson, Billy Jones, Nancy Kent, Gladys Leffue, Randolph Love, Helen Mason, Ray Menefee, Virgie Nichols, Clara Pugh, Arlene Pugh, Dalton Taylor, Thelma Truman, Sterling Wallace, George Woody, D. C. Young, Nancy Young. Sponsor—Miss Elsie Turner. Barry Adkins, Arvilla Atlice, Alva Angle, Ruth Belcher, Maxine Bowling, Rebecca Bowman, Martha Bussey, Buford Campbell, Doug- las Cundiff, Judy Chitwood, Betsy Dillard, Charles Dillon, Wesley Doyle, Bernice Eames, Gene Hall, Donna Harris, Shelby Hodges, Kyle Hodge, Ray Hunt, Twyla Jo Hunt, Louise LaPrade, Claude Keller, Eugene Mattox, Laverne Maxey, Betty McGhee, Erma Pat- terson, Clay Peters, Nadine Robertson, Richard Robertson, Ronnie Smith, Audean Southall, Swanson Thurman, Ruthie Wagnor. Teacher, Mrs. Ora Hagler. EIGHTH GRADE 4-H Violet Altice, Calvin Bowman, Cecile Campbell, Bobby Chitwood, Mary Cook, Robert Dalton, Norma Divers, Shirley Dowdy, Gale Flora, Mildred Fralin, Elsie Frith, Brady Hodges, Newton Hodges, Mildred Holland, Louis Jennings, Carol Jones, Reva Law, Terry Law, Linda Martin, Wylene Mullins, Patsy Potter, Tommy Plybon, Joanne Robertson, Adelaide Thompson, Buddy Tuttle, Frankie Scott, Danny Strickler, Linda Williams, Nelson Wright. Ann Lee Alexander, Randolph Altice, Larry Boone, Ethel May Bowles, Danny Brown, Betty Brown, Elwood Cooper, Joyce Chisom, Mary Ann Delong, Mary Evelyn Dudley, J. D. Greer, Rita Hall, Earl Hodges, Mary Edd Hodges, Johnny Hundley, Mildred Hundley, J. C. Jones, Sue Kent, Linda Leftwich, Carlton Love, Jean Mason, Harriet Preston, Lois Reece, Edward Sigmon, Mary Jo Turner, J. T. Weaver, Rebecca Young, Ida Bert Sink. STUDENT LIFE QUline Hamblet; Bere Orms Miss Ruth Hunt, Senior Class Sponsor, gives out with information concerning graduation. at Wy fe) Mecom ing Do Ce, 4-H Clubbers march in Achievement Day Parade. Mr. Flora marches with 4-H Club members in Parade SENIOR 4-H CLUB Mr. Bonner crowning 4-H King and Queen. Senior 4-H Club float. Franklin County 4-H’ers join in Achievement Day Parade 4-H King, Queen and the four 4-H Princesses. Kate Aker, Shirley Arrington, Claire Bandy, Doris Bandy, Carolyn Boone, Barbara Bowman, Kellie Bradley, Betty Ann Brown, Peggy Brubaker, Alice Burnette, Margaret Chitwood, Velma Jo Clingenpeel, Thomas Dalton, Walter DeWitt, Nancy Dillon, Ramsey Ann English, Betty Lee Fisher, Joyce Fralin, Earl Flora, Nelda Flora, Mary Ann Greenwood, Betty Jean Hodges, Leavona Hodges, Pate Hudson, Arnold Hurt, Gary Ikenberry, Buddy Jordon, Ruth Kingery, Norma Jean Kinsey, Denise Law, Peggy Mullins, Roberta Myers, Jack Newbill, Patsy Peters, Yvonne Peters, Mary Elizabeth Price, Phyllis Richardson, Curtis Scott, Maggie Sink, Jean Southall, Jewell Thompson, Lucille Thompson, Colleen Thurman, William Turner, Hilda Webster, Reba Wood, Peggy Worley, Nelson Wray, Barbara Young. Sponsors: Mrs. McLaughlin and Mr. Goode. . a Sena tite a ee RET ge eee . pe auw3 @ Wipers, yy HIS Vins REI RE ae Below, students form lunch-line in cafeteria. AN WY, WS; y WERE erie sta _. sparkle that Honors... congratulations ... thrills . only youth can boast of . . . VOTING—exemplifying the — dignity of the individual . . . the glorious privilege of _ expressing THIS OUR BELIEF... Without this we might miss the most valuable part of _JHS OUR LE = Ss 3 S a: 5 £ Y fo) = o Ke) O 2 D a (a yy 2 5 ae se Q £ = Taine ne r= o ao £ ° 3 eos = B ree = (eo) = (e) ae ot a ag) (e} = = 2 (3 1D) WY v S = a 1e)) D ob) a wn a2 = Miss Luc eaulies ille Thompson, Senior Queen | Miss Yvonne Peters, Senior Miss Iva May Brubaker, Junior ELECTION OF THE QUEEN The voting to select the Homecoming Queen and her court was sponsored by the Hi-Y Club. Candidates were elected from each Miss Patsy English, Junior home room and each student was allowed three votes. Mick-or-Mack 121 eauties Miss Shirley Dudley, Sophomore Miss Sandra Whitlow, Freshman Miss Betty Ann Motley, Eighth Grade 122 Ideal Lumber Corporation Miss Tillie Simms, Eighth Grade Miss Linda Williams, Eighth Grade W. C. Brown, Insurance Miss Jean Hodges, Eighth Grade Miss Ann Carter Lee, Eighth Grade These beauties, the Queen and her court, were furnished flowers by their respective home rooms. 123 Ore of fhe Homecoming MISS LUCILLE THOMPSON of Foothall ELMER HALL MR. Webster's Food Center 124 The Homecoming Queen is crowned by Mr. Harrison Lynch, representing the business men who made our Football Team possible this year. Homecoming dance in honor of the Queen and her court. Theme of the dance: “Blue Moon.” The Queen's favorite song: ‘Do You Care?’’—to which the Queen and her court danced. immediately follow- ing the crowning. Gt a ee ee en Students’ Choice Kitty Cooper and Carey Washburn Personality Plus Peggy Worley and Jack Newbill Best All-Around Bobbie Ramsey and Tommy Bousman Most School Spirit Georgia Ann Ramsey and Elmer Hall 126 Montgomery Hardware Biggest Flirt Virginia Drewry and Claude Holcomb Best Looking Lucille Thompson and Dean Frith Cutest Denise Law and Randy Handy Wittiest Carolyn Boone and John Ramsey Rakes Pontiac 127 Most Dependable Allan Andersen and Joyce Fralin Most Athletic Dick Rakes and Betty Jane Barbour Teachers’ Favorite Flora Adkins and Edward Lee Most Courteous Bernard Young and Claudette Jamison 128 Taylor’s Esso Station Anderson Service Station 129 Most Likely to Succeed Riley Boone and Reba Wood Best Dressed Alice Burnette and Walter DeWitt Class Loafer Margaret Shropshire and Noel Carter Quietest Jean Eames and Silas Jenkins Cheers... cheers... victory... defeat .. . learning to fight to win... to accept defeat and try again nas co-ordination of mind and body. . . developine physical and mental stamina—strength of character, ability to . meet a challenge . . ee sportsmanship and team work ... the spirit of co-operation... _ because these things cua a vital part i ; THIS OUR BELIEF they are important in this treasured record of TAS OUR LE THIS OUR MR. IRVIN DILLON Physical Education Teacher Coach, Football, Baseball An American boy gets much out of Athletics. Many people are wont to say that lads get nothing more than a number of lumps and bruises. It is very true that the players receive more than their share of hard knocks during their playing careers, but | should like to know of any walk of life in which men are not called upon to face setbacks. We realize that these set- backs are not always of a physical nature, but we believe if a young man learns at an early age that it is imperative for him to come back and work harder than ever after he receives a tough blow, he will have the markings of a successful Ameri- can citizen. There has never been a road to success strewn with roses, and we want our young men to learn while young that they have to make their way through the thorns. When does the American boy learn loyalty? the burning de- sire to win. These traits are something that cannot be found in textbooks, nor can they be learned in the lecture room. It is on the athletic fields that our boys acquire these winning ways that are as much a part of the American life as are freedom of speech and of the press. It is our sincere hope ‘that none of our boys will ever be called upon to face another way, and we are certainly not in favor of having them in a con- tinual state of frenzied preparedness as were the German youth in World War ||. However, it is our most fervent desire to be able to have the feeling that whenever our boys are required to enter any type of competitive activity, they will go out and strive diligently to win. The American Way is the Winning Way. MRS. BETTY SHEARER Coach, Girls’ Basketball and Softball Teacher, Girls’ Physical Education and Health Classes | believe athletic competition and the path of life follow a very similar pattern. One of the “drives” in human beings is to be a part of a group. When a girl is a member of a team she has this sense of belonging. The grind and monotony of practice can well be compared to the everyday pattern of life. How fast a girl tires of this! But if she learns to achieve any goal there must be many hours and days of preparation. Every team has “plays,” a plan to score a point. Each girl must learn these “plays”; yet when the “play” fails she must use her own: ingenuity to make her goal. So in life there must be a plan to achieve some goal, but if this plan fails, another way must be found. Teamwork is always pointed out as one of the virtues of athletic competition. It is the basic fundamental of any team; the players must work together for one common purpose. In life a girl must be able to work as a team with others, to “give” or “take” as the case requires. Games have rules as life has rules to follow. Each player must abide by the rules or receive the penalty. Yet there are human beings who follow the rules of life and are penalized. So in a game a player may be penalized wrongly, and she must learn to accept the penalty and not give up the fight. What is life without health? A girl richly endowed with ath- letic ability loses all when she loses her health. Players must learn to conform to training rules for their own and the team’s sake. In every athletic contest there must be a winner and a loser. | believe this can be the greatest lesson a girl can learn in athletic competition—to win and still realize she can better herself, to lose and keep her pride. | believe a girl who plays the game and learns her lessons well is much better prepared for life. 132 Martin Jewelry Company BELIEF WAYNE BENNETT J. V. Basketball Football Guard | believe that athletics plays a major part in the development of a high school boy. Athletics provides a program of clean, wholesome exercise the year round. It is on the field that a boy learns an important fact, that he can’t win them all; or in other words, he must learn to take defeat as well as victory. Life is a “give and take” proposition, and athletics is an excellent means for learning to “give and take.” A vital les- son in sportsmanship is that one must take as well as give. Team work is essential in athletics. A boy soon sees that selfishness gets him no place and that he must learn to work and play with a team. Se Kittinger’s Drug Store BETTY JANE BARBOUR Captain, Girls’ Basketball Team It is my strong belief that a boy, through athletics, can be- come a better citizen of tomorrow and do his part to keep America strong and free. | believe that basketball plays a very important part in the extra-curricular activities of any high school. Basketball not only helps a player physically and educa- tionally, but players get the opportunity to meet other stu- dents and get well acquainted with people they otherwise would not know. Any member of a team is always a representative of her school. She represents the kind of character her school pos- sesses, she shows whether or not her team can be a good loser as well as a good winner. Basketball players not only have a lot of fyn, but there is also a lot of work. Every member of a team has to co-operate in order to have a good team and a successful year. It is always said, “Practice makes perfect.” That is very true in any activity. Without practice a basketball team could be called anything else but a team. When a girl becomes a member of a team she is promising to spend two hours after school every day for practice. Without practice there would be no team. And then the team is ready for the games. Yes, the team has a lot of fun going away on trips to play basketball, but players must always remember they are representing their school in everything they do. When a team is defeated in a game, the members should show that they can take defeat. Sportsmanship is one of the most important characteristics any person can possess. If girls basketball did nothing except train girls in good sportsman- ship, | think it would deserve a place in the high school cur- riculum for this purpose alone. 133 RCGAK in Zosse2 © Sanh i Sate _-Altavista 0 Franklin 142227 ee aan e ErOUMe 0 rrankline Sassee 22 2 eames ee Jerfersonyban® Mola dilstyn@ eee le tla, So SE ajtey 7 ranicline Osseo ee ee Bassett 20 ErOnkiines 0 essa. ue ieh Se ene see hleS 18 Coaches DILLON and RICHARDS Garnett Dillon and Elmer Hall 134 Star-Vue Drive-In Theatre - ‘ - Davis, Handy, and Patterson pause for a pose. Rakes gets ready for a long pass. McNeil ready for action in his position at center. Frith carries the ball through the line. Pinckard relaxes after hard practice. Top Row, left to right: Richard Rakes—Back, Co-Captain; Elmer Hall—End, Co-Captain; Tommy Law—Back; Wayne Bennett— Guard; Jimmy Davis—Center; Bob Selkirk—End; John Pinckard—Back. Second Row, left to right: Garnett Dillon—Tackle; Dean Frith—Back; Joe Patterson—Tackle; Lester McNeil—Center; Randolph Handy—Back; Thomas Crook—End; Page Shepherd—Back. Third Row, left to right: William Stanley—Back; Delmar Davis—Back; Arnold WHurt—Guard; Ira Culler—Guard; Kellie Bradly— Center; Sam Nolen—Tackle; Danny Poe—Back. Bottom Row, left to right: H. N. Barnhart—Guard; Butch Ingram—Guard; Donald McNeil—Tackle; Frederick Garst—End; Jerre Lumsden—Guard; Mike Smith—Center; Winfred Smith—Tackle. FOOTBALL For a while it looked as though there would be no football at a 26 to O defeat at the hands of the high flying Eagles. In F.C.H.S., the reason for this being that boys living in outlying the third game of the season the Eagles continued their win- districts were unable to get home after practice. ning ways by trouncing Jefferson 13 to 0. This made it three in a row for the Eagles and they hadn’t been scored against Some of the local business men, seeing how the situation yet. was, organized themselves to provide transportation for any boy who wished to play. Without this help of those men who managed to get the boys home after practice, we could not have had a football team. Tke Eagles then had 3 remaining games on schedule. They lost the fourth game to Galax by a score of 7 to O, the fifth to Bassett by 19 to 9, and in the final game, which was home- coming, the Eagles were downed 18 to O by Fries. We started the season with a convincing 14 to 0 triumph The Eagles thus ended the season with 3 wins and 3 losses, over Troutville. Next on the list was Altavista, which suffered but are looking forward to an even better season in 54-55. 136 Mattox Super Market ili INDIVIDUAL FOOTBALL PLAYERS Top Row, left to right: David Zeh, Guard; Dennis Cook, Guard; Denis Threatt, Guard. Second Row, left to right: Alvin Hall, Back; Eugene Wright, End; Alvin Altice, Tackle. Third Row, left to right: Vernon Lynch, Tackle; L. G. Quinn, End; Noel Pinckard, End. Bottom Row, left to right: John Thomas, Guard; Richard Hunt, Back; Gale Flora, Back. FOOTBALL GROUP PICTURE First Row, left to right: Coach Richards, Winfred Smith, Dean Frith, Eugene Wright, Thomas Crook, Bob Selkirk, Kellie Bradley, Elmer Hall, Richard Rakes, Butch In- gram, Coach Dillon. Second Row, left to right: Randolph Handy, Arnold Hurt, Jimmy R. Davis, Alvin Altice, Ira Culler, H. N. Barnhart, Jr., Jerre Lumsden, Lester McNeil. Third Row, left to right: Joe Patterson, Wayne Bennett, S. W. Nolen, Frederick Garst, Delm ar Davis, Danny Poe, Tommy Law, Page Shepherd, William Stanley. Fourth Row, left to right: John Wade Pinckard, Donald McNeil, Garnett Dillon. Fifth Row, left to right: L. G. Quinn, Dennis Threat, Noel Pinckard, Gale Flora, David Zeh, Richard Hunt, Vernon Lynch, Alvin Hall. Sixth Row, left to right: John Thomas, Dennis Cook, Mike Smith. Left to right: Dick Rakes, Thomas Crook, Tommy Law, Jimmy R. William Stanley, and Wayne Hall. BASKETBALL Although we have not had a very successful season in basketball this year, we are looking forward to a better season next year. It has been a job of building and a tough job at that. Most of the season was played with just eight men on the squad. Next year, we will have six of these eight men back and will probably move up enough n from the junior varsity to fill in the rest. The schools that we played against this year were composed of boys who had height, age, and exper- ience over us. We hope to have the same next year, The boys have played hard and learned a lot this year which we imagine they can make use of when the next basketball season rolls around. Mr. Steve Richards, Coach Page Shepherd and Thomas Crook fight. for rebound. Jimmy D. Davis gets ready to take rebound. Richard Walter Hodges outjumps Galax player. Richard Rakes leaps for a basket. Tommy Law tries for 2 points. Rakes, Guard Tommy Law, Forward Jimmy D. Davis, Forward 7 a % 4 ES ‘ Jimmy R. Davis takes a set shot. Jimmy R. Davis, Center Wayne Hall, Guard Thomas Crook, Forward OTD Ro j JUNIOR VARSITY Left to right: Wayne Bennett, Berlon Kingery, R. L. Young, Benny LaPrade, Coy Bennett, Michael Smith, Bobby Gardner, Donald Beheler, Dennis Threat, Walter Hodges, Norman Shelton, Alvin Hall, Richard Hunt, Danny Brown. Coach, Walter Hunt, in back. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Our J. V.’s have not made so good a record this year, but the members of this team have gained valuable experience which we are sure will help strengthen the varsity in years to come. It is on the J. V.’s that the boys learn that team play is important along with sportsmanship and a desire to win. It is through the J. V.’s that we are building for the future. MR. WALTER HUNT, Coach Ferrum Mercantile Company ' 140 Davis Sheet Metal Works Janet Adcock Forward June Hudson Forward Betty Jane Barbour Forward Shirley Anderson Forward a ie Mrs. Betty Shearer Coach Mary Elizabeth Price Guard — Margaret Shropshire : Guard Berta Mae Meadow 47 Guard Ruth Kingery Manager GIRLS’ BASKETBALL First Row, left to right: June Hudson, Shirley Anderson, Janet Adcock, Betty Jane Barbour, Margaret Shropshire, Mary Nettles, Mary Elizabeth Price. Second Row, left to right: Nellie Carter, Betty Bernard, Nancy Perdue, Dalphia Campbell, Phyllis Hontz, Berta Mae Meadow, Geraldine Grindstaff, Shirley Brown, Louise Thompson. 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Byrd 39 ronnie ios Se Se eee Mee hore eee Fieldale DS Captained by Betty Jane Barbour and coached by Mrs. Betty Shearer the Franklin girls came through the season with eight wins and two losses, making up a total of 462 points to their opponents’ 423. i l The lady Eagles got off to a good start by defeating Drewry Mason, Bassett, and Martinsville before losing to Fielddale, They bounced back to defeat William Byrd twice and again beat Drewry Mason and Bassett but went down in defeat at the hands i of Martinsville. i Betty Jane Barbour led the team, scoring 297 points, with June Hudson, Shirley Anderson, and Janet Adcock, taking care of the other two forward posts. The guard positions were held down by Mary Elizabeth Price, Margaret Shropshire, and Berta Mae Meadow. Ruth Kingery did an excellent job as manager and scorekeeper. All these girls except Berta Meadow are seniors and have played their last season of high school basketball. Needless to say they will be missed and lots of hard work will have to be done to fill their places. Shirley Anderson is blocked by Martinsville opponent as she tries Betty Barbour tries for goal with Janet Adcock ready to get rebound. for goal. . , BASEBALL Baseball ‘is one of our most successful sports here at F. C. H. S. Our baseball teams have made impressive records in seasons past, and as our annual goes to press the outlook for this year is good. Our last year’s team had an overall record of 10 wins and 5 loses and a District VI record of 7 wins and only | defeat. This excellent showing enabled the Eagles to take second place in this district, only one game away from a championship. ade Pinckard, Pitcher Elmer Hall, Center Fielder — Randy Handy, Left Fielder € 4 Thomas Crook} First Baseman : Garnett Dillon, Catcher Ingram, Catcher Coach Irvin Dillon Virginia Beauty Shoppe 143 Goode-Menefee Electric Company CHEER CLUB Betty Ann Dillon Kitty Cooper Catherine Barbour Betty Chitwood Bobbie Ramsey, Co-Captain Jack Newbill, Captain Jerry Wade Ann Bennett Betsy Naff Lucille Thompson Velma Jo Clingenpeel OMe cists. SENIOR STATISTICS Janet Joy Adcock Science Club 2; 4-H 2,3; Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5; Annual Staff 5; Beta Club 4, President 5; Student Council 4, 5; Homeroom Secretary 4; Debate Club, Treasurer 3, President 4; Junior Class Vice- President 4; Senior Class Vice-President 5; Basketball 4, 5; Softball 2, 4, 5. Mildred Catherine Aker F.H.A. 3, 4, Reporter 5; Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5; 4-H Club 4, 5; Latin Club 5. George Allen Anderson Camera Projection 3,4; Annual Staff 5; Hi-Y 5; Diversified Oc- cupations 5. Shirley Lee Anderson Basketball 4, 5; Softball 4; Tri-Hi-Y 5. Rosa Jacqueline Angell Tri-Hi-Y 4; F.H.A. 5. Joanna Angell Fela 37-4505: Shirley Mae Ashby Feri Aw 20 S.47. 5: Flora Sue Atkins Beta Club 4, 5. Claire Ann Bandy Student Council 2; Homeroom President 2; 4-H Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Science Club 2; Pre-Nursing Club 4; F.H.A. 5; Tri-Hi-Y 5; Queen’s Court 2. Frances Earline Bandy E-EAte 5: Barbara Jane Barbour clans Se Betty Jane Barbour Library Club 3, 4, Secretary 5; Camera Projection 3, Secretary- Treasurer 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4, Vice-President 5; F.H.A. 5; Annual Staff 4, 5; Softball 3, 4.,5; Basketball 3, 4, 5, Captain 3, 5; Homeroom Treasurer 3; Homeroom Secretary 4, 5. Mary Frances Bernard Shirley Bondurant Camera Projection 3; Choir 5; Student Council 3, 4, 5; Home- room President 3. Sylvia Jean Bondurant Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5; Mask and Gavel 3, 4, 5; Softball 4; Camera Pro- jection 4. Carolyn Isabell Boone Beta Club 4, Treasurer 5; Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5; 4-H Club 2, 3, 4, 5, Song leader 3; Debate Club 3, 4; Science Club 2; Homeroom Re- porter 4, Vice-President 5; Choir 3, 4; Homecoming Queen’s Court 3. H. A. Ruff Supply Company 145 Riley Boone Debate Club 3, 4; Beta Club 4, 5; Choir 5; Annual Staff 5; Bus Driver 4, 5. Jimmie Booth Boone 4-H Club 1, 2, 3; Science Club 2; Diversified Occupations 4. Mary Elizabeth Bousman Choir 3, 5; Beta Club 4, 5; Tri-Hi-Y 5; F.H.A. 3. Thomas Franklin Bousman Diversified Occupations 5; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Student Council 5; Homeroom President 5. Russell Eugene Bowman EPA 20S 24-57 40H 22) 3: Anna Cathryn Bradner FARA: Kent William Brown Camera Projection 3, 4; 4-H Club 2, 3, 4; Diversified Occupa- tions 5. Alice Rufinia Burnette Choir 4, Reporter 5; Student Council 3, 4, 5; Beta Club 4, 5; Mask and Gavel 3, 4, 5, Vice-President 4; F.H.A. 5; Tri-Hi-Y 5. Betty Ann Bussey imbyNs Sis James Cabell Campbell FcRAg 2203) 840 on Norma Jean Campbell Ese AneZ. Agnes Marie Carter FAAS Ds Bernice Christine Carter Camera Projection 4; F.H.A. 5; Tri-Hi-Y 5. Charlie Noel Carter F.F.A. 3; Diversified Occupations 4, 5. Jean Lyman Carter F.H.A. 5; Diversified Occupations 4. Nellie Caroline Carter F.H.A. 5; Mask and Gavel 5; Basketball 5. Betty Elizabeth Chitwood Beta Club 4, 5; Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5; Mask and Gavel 5; Cheer Club 4, Treasurer 5; Library Club 3, 4, 5; 4-H Club 2, 3, 4. Margaret Davis Chitwood Science Club 2; 4-H Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Beta Club 4, 5; Tri-Hi-Y 4D: Rocky Mount Coca-Cola Company : SENIOR STATISTICS Mary Keotheryne Cooper Beta Club 4, 5; Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5; Cheer Club 3, 4, 5; Annual Staff 2, 3, 4, 5; Editor 5; 4-H 2, 3; Student Council 2, 3, 4, Secre- tary 5; Junior Class President; Senior Class President; F.H.A. 5; Choral Club 2; Queen’s Court 2, 5. Betty Jane Davis Beta Club 4, 5; Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5; Secretary 5; Student Council 5; Animo Staff 5; President Homeroom 5; F.C.H.S. Choir 3; Maid- of-Honor in the Queen’s Court 5. Delmar David Davis Football 5. Muriel Jane DeHart Choir 3, 4; 4-H Club 3; Tri-Hi-Y 5; Latin 5. Walter Lewis DeWitt 4-H Club 3, 4, 5; Camera Projection 3, 4. Charles Walton Deyerle F.F.A. 3, 4; Vice-President Distributive Education Club 5. Andrew Garnett Dillon Football 4, 5; Baseball 4, 5. Virginia Lewis Drewry Veelia Jean Eames Halas of Maeintoa¢ Se Natalie Lolene Edwards Tri-Hi-Y 4, Song Leader 5; Choir 3, 4, 5. George William English, Jr. F.F.A. 3, 4, 5; Bus Driver. Nelda Ruth Flora 4-H Club 3, 4, 5; Choir 3, 4; F.H.A. 5. Joyce Marie Fralin Choir 3, 5; Tri-Hi-Y 4, President 5; Beta Club 4, 5; 4-H Club 3, 4, 5; F.H.A. Parliamentarian 5; Student Council 5. Mary Jo Fralin Choir 2, 3, 4, 5; Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5; Latin Club 5; Homeroom Secre- ucla? 7, 5) Gp Bis Dean Herman Frith Baseball 3, 4, 5; Football 5; Camera Projection 3, Vice-Presi- dent 4; Distributive Education 4. Edith Virginia Green Choinss: F.H Ae: Mary Elizabeth Green F.H.A. 4, 5. Mary Katherine Green Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5. Everett Elton Gusler Distributive Education 5. Artie Mae Guthrie F.H.A. 2, 3; Distributive Education Club, Secretary 5. Bessie Nadine Hall Science Club 2; 4-H Club 2, 3; Diversified Occupations Club, Reporter 5. Elmer Doyle Hall Hi-Y 4, 5; F.F.A. 4 ,5; 4-H Club 2, 3; Debate Club 3; News- paper Staff 4, 5; Football 4, 5; Baseball 3, 4, 5; Basketball 4, 5 Track) 4: Nellice Dean Hall 4-H Club 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5; Distributive Education 5; Choral Club 2. Ralph Eugene Hall Lewis Randolph Handy F.F.A. 3; 4-H Club 2; Baseball 4, 5; Football 5. Bernice Arlene Hodges Beta Club 4, Typist 5; 4-H Club 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5; Li- brary Club 3, Secretary 4, Vice-President 5; Mask and Gavel 5. Mable Joyce Hodges Pinas Spy thy Se Claude Simmons Holcomb, Jr. Hi-Y 4, 5; Football 4; Basketball 3; Diversified Occupations 5; Bus Driver 3, 4, 5. Nellie Gray Hollandsworth Beta Club 4, Vice-President 5; Student Council 4, 5; Homeroom President 4; Latin Club 5. Colonel Maurice Holt F.F.A. 3, 4; Choir 5; Hi-Y 4, 5; Camera Projection 4; Diversi- fied Occupations 5. Nancy Jean Holt Uri-Hi-Y 4,5 [E.RA. 5. Hugh Howard Housman 4-HeGlubiae2,3.bee Ate ees June Hudson 4-H Club 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5; Basketball 4, 5; Softball 2, 4; F.H.A. 5; Homeroom Secretary 4. Emma Phyllis Hunt 4-H Club 3, 4; Choir 3, 4, 5; Dramatics 3, 4, President 5; Stu- dent Council 3, 4, 5; Home Room President 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5; FAs: Claudette Jamison Beta Club 4, 5; Tri-Hi-Y 4, Treasurer 5; Annual Staff 3, 4, Activities Editor 5; Jeffersonian Debate Society 3, 4; Reporter 4; F.H.A. 2; Choral Club 2; Piano Student 2; Homeroom Vice- President 3; 4-H Club 2, 3. Burnett’s Department Store Bald Knob Furniture Company SENIOR Silas Jenkins Choir 4, 5. Mary Louise Johns F.H.A. 5. Judy Ann Kessler EAHA So) 405 a2 Choir 4,05. Betty Ann Kidd Rein 2S aa wo lini=ti= Ve 4,25). Ruth Estelle Kingery Science Club 2; 4-H Club 2, 3, 5; Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5; Beta Club 4, 5; Debate Club 3, 4; Homeroom Vice-President 4; Reporter 5; Basketball, Manager 4, 5. Denise Law 4-H Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Piano 2, 3, 4, 5; Camera Projection 4; Finda, Sle Lewis Keen Law Robert Edward Lee Eleanor Gray Love Beta Glubutos Choirsz, ) Riano2,.3),4,. 5. Georgia Elizabeth Love Debate Club 3; D.O. Club, Pre sident 5. Ernest Lester McNeil 4-H Club 2, 3, 4; Camera Projection 3; Hi-Y 5; Debate Club 4; Mask and Gavel 4, 5; Football 4, 5; Monogram Club 4, 5. Betty Lou Minnix 4-H Club 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 4, 5; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Diversified Oc- cupations, Secretary 5; Homeroom Treasurer 5. Sarah Lee Minnix Library Club 2, 3, 4. Betty Jean Mitchell Choral Club 3; F.H.A. 4, 5; Piano Student 3, 4. Daphne Virginia Mitchell Piano Student 2, 3, 4; Library Club 3, 4, President 5. Student Council 5; Latin Club 5. Emma Lee Mitchell dns Py ey Gy, Be Shirley Lee Montgomery Mask and Gavel Society 5. Peggy Joan Mullins 4-H Club 3, 4, 5; Tri-Hi-Y 4, Reporter 5; Latin Club 5. Jack Harry Newbill 4-H Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 5, King 5; Mask and Gavel 2, 3, Production Manager 4; Cheerclub 4, Captain 5; Hi-Y 4, Vice-President 5; Student Council 5; Vice-President 5; Annual Staff 3, 4; Business Manager 5; Student Body Vice-President 5; Homeroom Secretary 3; Debate Club 4. 147 STATISTICS Julian Elwood Oakes Bus Driver 4, 5; F.F.A. 3, 4, 5; K.V.G. 4, 5. Virginia Betty Overstreet Beta Club 3, 4, Secretary 5; Choir 3, 4, 5; Homeroom Vice- President 5; Tri-Hi-Y 5. Frances Elizabeth Patterson EA Awe2 no) choin+ peter ClubE4 a5. Frances Loretta Pendleton Pre-Nursing 4. Curtis Alton Pendleton D.E. Club 5; Baseball 4. Margie Yvonne Peters Beta Club 4, Reporter 5; Student Council 4, 5; Mask and Gavel Society 3, 5; Queen’s Court 4, 5; Homeroom President 4; 4-H Club 5. John Wade Pinckard Football 2, 3, 4, 5; Baseball 2, 3, 4, 5; Hi-Y 3, 4, Secretary 5; Debate Club 4; 4-H Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Monogram 2, 3, 4, 5; Camera Projection 3. Mary Frances Poff EsEeACe SF: Joan Opal Poindexter Beta Club 4, 5. Vachel Wendell Poindexter Mary Elizabeth Price Basketball 4, 5; Softball 4; 4-H Club 2, Secretary-Treasurer 3, 4, Treasurer 5; Student Council 5; Homeroom President 5; Tri- nS Gp, Sh lRanWals Sy. Lucy Lee Prillaman Beta Club 4, 5; Latin Club 5. Norma Jean Prillaman Beta Club 4, 5. Violet Jacqueline Prillaman Camera Projection 4; Homeroom Secretary-Treasurer 4; Tri- Hi-Y 5. Ann Veleria Radford FE AeAS 3) Richard Lee Rakes Co-Captain 5, Basketball 3, 4, 5; Baseball 2, 3, 4, Captain 5; Hi-Y 3, 4, President 5; Student Council 3, 4, 5; Football 3, 4, Monogram 2, 3, 4, 5. Eva Wade Ramsey 4-H Club 2, 3; Choral Club 2; Annual Staff 2, 3, 4, Editor-in- Chief 5; Jeffersonian Debate Society 3, Secretary 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Beta Club 4, 5; Choir, Accompanist 5; Cheer Club, Treas- urer 4, Co-Captain 5; Piano Student 2, 3, 4, 5; Piano Club, President 5; Student Council 5. = TD Siren g- SENIOR STATISTICS Georgia Ann Ramsey 4-H Club 2, 3, 4; Choral Club 2; F.H.A. 2, 3; Student Coun- cil 2; Mask and Gavel Society 3, 4, 5; Cheer Club 3, 4, 5. John Kenneth Ramsey Homeroom Vice-President 3; F.F.A. 4, 5; Choir 5; Bus Driver 5. Beverly Vassar Reid Choral Club 2; 4-H Club 2, 3, 4; Jeffersonian Debate Club 3, 4; Choir 5; Beta Club 4,°5; Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5; Annual Staff 3, 4; Senior Editor 5; Piano Student 2, 3; Boys’ Basketball Manager 5} William Franklin Renick Py Se Gi ID KO (Elis 75), Forest Jackson Robertson Aree Cy ae Soin Se Betty Ann Scaggs Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5; Beta Club 4, 5; F.H.A. 4; D.O. Club 5; Home- room Vice-President 5. Barbara Ann Shively F.HVASssae4 library Glub= 35 4D On5: Lottie Frances Shively F.H.A. 3, 4; D.O. 5. Sylvia Geraldine Shively Library Club 4; Mask and Gavel Society 5. Margaret Ann Shropshire Basketball 3, 4, 5; Debate Club 4; Library Club 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5; F.H.A. 3; Softball 4, 5. Thelma Earldine Starkey Ghoir 2, 32 4-H (Glub) 2 3) 4, DIES 44 TnrigHiENe 3; Minnie Sue Taylor 4-H Club 2; Beta Club 4, 5; Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5; Choir 4, 5; Home- room Treasurer 5, Dorothy May Tench Choir 3, 5; Beta Club 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5; F.H.A. 5. Jewell Harley Thompson 4A Club eZ Sea peo- Lucille Deane Thompson 4-H Club 3, 4, Queen 5; Choir, Secretary 4, President 5; Stu- dent Council 4, Treasurer 5; Mask and Gavel 4; Secretary 5; Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5; F.H.A. 4, 5; Cheer Club 4, 5; Home Caming Queen 5; Homeroom President 5; F.F.A. Chapter Sweetheart 5. Mary Helen Thompson FLAHl Als 3, 64-95) 1DiOle : Peggy Lois Turner 4-H Club 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5; Beta Club 5; Choir 4, 5; Junior Class Secretary; Senior Class Secretary; Homeroom Secretary 5; F.H.A. 5. 148 Shirley Ann Tyree 4-H Club 2; F.H.A. 2, 3, 5; Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5; Library Club 4, 5; Homeroom Secretary-Treasurer 5. Hilda Esther Webster 4-H Club 3,4, 5; F.H.A. 3; Library Club 4. Ralph Lee Webster Baseball 5., Shelby Aldene Williams FaReAte 2 sae Reba Kathryn Wood 4-H Club 3, 4, Secretary 5; Latin Club 5; Beta Club 4, 5; Homeroom Treasurer 4. Peggy Ann Worley 4-H Club 3, 4, 5; Student Council 3, 4, 5; Junior Class Treas- urer; Senior Class Treasurer; Beta Club 4, 5; Library Club 5; Choir 4, 5; Queen’s Court 5; Choir Secretary 5; Homeroom President 3, 4. Ruth Isabelle Wright F.H.A. 3, 4; Mask and Gavel Society 5. Janet Laurens Yarbrough Student Council 5; 4-H Club 4, 5; Pre-Nursing 4; F.H.A. 5; Newspaper Staff 5; Homeroom President 5. Daisy Audrey Young 4-H Club 2; F.H:A. 2, 3) 4; D.O. 5. James Bernard Young 4-H Club 3, 4, 5; Camera Projection 3, 4; Mask and Gavel Society 5; Bus Driver 5; Vice-President Homeroom 4; Choir 5. (Special Student) Peggy Wade Angle Beta Club, Tri-Hi-Y, Piano Club, Choral Club. CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION IN SUMMER SCHOOL 1954 Lewis Junior Clements F.R.A. 2,3; HizY 5. Joseph Bradley LaPrade Camera Projection 3; Choir 3. F.F.A. 3, 4; Bus Driver 4, 5. Bobby Lester Ross Carey Barker Washburn Hi-Y 5; Student Council 4, 5; Beta Club 5; President Student Council 5; President Student Body 5; President Bus Driver: Club 5. Nancy Lee Wimmer relma “iy De Easter Supply Company Mom Gi OF THE YEAR DEDICATION CEREMONY — NOVEMBER 15, 1953 overnor Battle delivers dedicatory Bobbie Ramsey and Mark Greer unvei! Governor Battle congratulates Mrs. Supt. Ramsey and Gov. Battle fall out address. the oil portrait of Supt. Ramsey. Turner on the 1953 “Animo.”’ of line from the procession after the ceremony. “Our Mr. Bonner’’ accepts the portrait of Mr. ‘’The Dignitaries’’-—State Treasurer, Dillon; Gov. Faculty gives 12:30 luncheon for the Governor Ramsey for the High School. Battle; Supt. Ramsey; Principal Bonner; Repre- and party. sentative Tuck. P.T.A. gives reception after the ceremony for the Choir sings for the ceremony. Home Ec girls serve for the Governor’s Luncheon. entire crowd. Morris Furniture Company 149 LS Gre oti oie Left to right: Boys’ Physical Ed Class; Mr. Doss’s Economics Class; Nelson Wray and Donald Thurman; Frederick Garst; Jimmy R. Davis, Coach Richards, and Noel Pinckard. Charles Dillon and SIPA Convention Wayne Hall Claudette Jamison Arnold Hurt. Mr. Vernon Zeh, Building Superintendent, is never too busy to have a friendly word for everyone. Exchange Milling Company and Mr. Bonner. Coaches Dillon and Richards : team. | Left to right: Mr. Bonner . . . Mr. Bonner, Miss Harrison, and Dick McCollum... Student body in auditorium... The Cheer Club. Bassett. WP we A letter from Governor Battle pictured from the Bulletin Board in the Annual Staff Room IN MEMORIAM MR. WORD DAY PEAKE General Supervisor, Franklin County Schools, and husband of Mrs. W. D. Peake, Piano instructor March 20, 1954 IN SYMPATHY To our faithful sponsor, Mrs. Clyde Ramsey Turner, to whom we are deeply devoted and appreciative for her assistance in the publication of this book, we offer and wish hereby to record this expression of our sincere sympathy in the sudden loss of her father, Mr. Lewis Vincent Ramsey, February 9, 1954. The “Animo” Staff 152 ° bt . ving Pay pals ¥ RARY ‘ ale. (aie i Ry ra Wie a bis T¥ f i My Me eX ; seen AAO | nie att : | ih oy ¢ a mm hash | Kil ’ AOS oF ve ral we NIE REM 4 f i WY } i ‘i i ii i ( ! ) Fs: a } t , : | ; Hy 5 4 - x! } ( i � : { ' bis { vt! i | 1 vf tit ‘ Taman i] Rhy i .. = ee On ee +s. -« = eh ae = eS ; = , a