Franklin High School - Log Yearbook (Franklin, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1948 volume:

Zke Zog 1948 VOLUME ONE Published by the Student Body of FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL Franklin, Virginia foreword . . . When in a reminiscent mood, one likes to live again the memories of the past. He would like to put his reminiscences in a frame — keep them — look at them often. By means of photography, written words, a little worry and work, we have tried to record these memories in a book rather than in a frame. Here it is — your Log. Reviewing the pages of the first Log of Franklin High School, we live again that school year. To you we give the Faculty under whose direction you worked, played, and learned. We present the Freshmen — gay, bewildered at first; the Sophomores, finding themselves and entering into school life en masse; the jolly Juniors, the traditionally fun-loving jesters of the school; and the Seniors, trying to assume a mark of dignity and taking their places as leaders. Read these pages showing a year of your school days at Franklin High — smile — enjoy it — and we shall be satisfied. The Staff. Zable of Contents September 8 , 1947 — We herewith record the dates when we looked into the Log for refreshing our memories on various phases of our school life. October 16 , 1947 — The weather was somewhat cold today. We looked into the opening section of the Log where we found the FACULTY and ADMINISTRATION of our high school. How well we remem- ber their personalities! November 3 , 1947 — The weather was varied today as we looked at the most vivid section of the Log, SEEING OUR SCHOOL. Here we saw the personality of the school — its actual life, the work and the play, classes, clubs and organizations at work. January 20 , 1948 — The weather was sharp and bitter. Today we looked into the largest section of the Log where we saw members of the SENIOR, JUNIOR, SOPHOMORE, and FRESHMAN classes. February 13 , 1948 — Weather changeable and inclined to be humid and somewhat ' ' sticky. ' ’ Today we looked into the fourth section of the Log and saw the CLUBS and ACTIVITIES of Franklin High School — the Student Council, annual and newspaper staff, Glee Club, and many more. April 3 , 1948 — Unusual weather prevailed today, temperatures ranging from 5 0 to 68 . Today we looked into the ATHLETICS section of the Log and saw pictures of the football and basketball teams. Remem- ber the struggles! May 21 , 1948 - Weather warm and pleasant. Today we examined the last and one of the most important sections of our book — ADVERTISE- MENTS — and saw there the names of the firms who patronized the first Log and made its publication possible. Dedication ♦ ♦ ♦ High school days are recalled through the memory of friends. To each of us, these friends are different, but to us there is one whom we have in common. Never too busy when we needed her, always there with needed advice, she will be remembered for her guidance and thoughtfulness. It is to this person who has made possible the publication of The Log whom we wish to pay tribute. With the addition of her subtle humor, she has corrected errors in copy, planned pictures, typed, approved and corrected all parts of the annual, pushed us on when we lagged, and never failed to help us at any time. It is with these tasks in mind and with deep appreciation of her services that we dedicate the 1948 Log to Mrs. V. D. Thorpe. BOARD OF TRUSTEES FRANKLIN SCHOOLS F. H. Christopher Principal B. 1. Watkins, W. C. Coker, John C. Parker, Jr., J. Letcher Eley, F. F. Jenkins Zhe faculty Mary Owen Cobb Mrs. V. D. Thorpe They have worked with us, played with us, fussed with us, and laughed with us, this faculty of ours. We will never know just exactly what they have meant to us in our school life until we have fin- ished school and have to face our problems ourselves. When we think of our teachers, naturally we think of the classes they taught and of the work in those classes. One of the hard working, patient teachers of our school is Miss Cobb, our Home Economics teacher, who overlooked the clumsy efforts of her girls in making coconut cake and potato soup and tried to help them correct their errors. It is the aim of our Home Economics Department to prepare girls for their future lives by giving them practical experience in cooking and sewing. And speaking of patience, there is Mr. Figg. We sometimes wonder how his patience lasts with the aggravating helpless boys of his shop and agriculture classes. Here again we find ourselves with the aim of preparing students for their future lives by giving them practical experience. The shop boys are always needing Mr. Figg’s machine demonstrations, but also they are listening for his, All right, boys, put your tools away”; then there is a scramble for the door. With English, we associate Mrs. Thorpe, the sponsor of our annual and Senior English teacher whose pet saying was, Now we’ll go back to diagramming”; however, there were others who thought it was, It is time for another theme.” But a smile from her was reward enough for our hard work and efforts. She has done a splendid job and to her goes our thanks. Robbie Claud Bessie Dillon History always plays an important part in our school curricula. Here attention is given to the fact that we not only fight global wars, but that we live in a global world. Emphasis is always placed on the understanding of the obligations that go with the privileges of democracy . . . Do I hear a suggestion that we have a committee to study the problem?” Those were the frequent words of our librarian and senior history teacher. Trying to produce a well-behaved class out of the seniors was quite an under- taking, but her, Don’t everybody answer at once,” quieted a few of them. She has also made a much more attractive library this year. Our hats are off to you, Miss Claud. As you all know, tomorrow is Friday, and you’ll have a short written lesson”; this is imme- diately followed by grumbles and excuses from Mr. Purnell’s math students. How we all wish that his saying, Frankly, I don’t believe in exams,” were true. Mr. Purnell is also our athletic coach. All of us realize the importance of athletics because of the value of learning fair play and sportsmanship as well as the value of helping to keep physically fit and coordinating the body and the mind. Basic courses in mathematics help students to prepare to meet the demands of real life. Courses in Fatin help students to under- stand their own language better and help to create more interest and friendly feelings toward other peoples of the world. Miss Dillon and her familiar phrase, Fet’s be quiet,” will never die in our minds. We can hear her now trying to pound decimals and fractions into the poor freshmen and cramming amo, amas, amat” into their brains. Miss Stables has labored with the freshmen on grammar rules and has threatened to give some of them their walking papers.” None of us can question the value of English; we make use of the grammar every day and through the study of literature, we find enjoyment that leads to a richer life. Fillian Stables Winnie Frances Eubank Sallie Scott Mrs. Nancy Bon In connection with our history classes, we will never forget Miss Eubank’s famous exclamation, Will you please stop talking!” We will always think of her as giving valuable advice and greeting us with a cheery smile. Mrs. Bon, our science and chemistry teacher, has produced wonders from her pupils her first year here. Her chem. lab. students will always remember her words, You all know better than that” after some jester had caused an explosion from some corner of the room. Mrs. Bon also t aught some Freshman English. Another familiar saying, Tomorrow, we’ll have a six week’s test,” belongs to Miss Scott. Again, in commercial subjects, we find classes of practical value in training students to take their places in their life’s work — bookkeeping, shorthand and typing. Mrs. Darden And so, you have them all, our faculty, and to every one of them we express our best wishes and thanks for what they have done for us. The school personnel would not be complete without Mrs. Darden, who works in the office. To us, she seems a part of the school. Writing letters, answering the telephone, mimeographing examinations, warning us that we had better behave ourselves if we want to stay out of trouble — all these, as well as a dozen other duties, makes her day a full one. •1 9 V Js We See Zhern . ♦ My! How we thought we hated to diagram those long sentences Mrs. Thorpe was always giving us . . . Now, we wonder if they were so bad after all, but I bet that’s one memory the seniors don’t forget. And Miss Scott, as usual, at the typewriter — if she’s not, you may be sure some of her students will be at one trying to finish those exercises. And will these shop boys, as well as others in the class, forget scenes like this and the advice of Mr. Figg. Deep in our minds will re- main the attractive bulletin boards in the library and Miss Claud as she worked on them. They did much to make our library hours attractive. And neither will the Freshmen forget Miss Staples’ English classes . . . All of these are memories which will live in our mi nds, these teachers, as we sec them.” Commercial subjects offer students practical training which will be of much value in years to come. Here you see one class busy at their work. A, S, D, F, G,” . . . and off we go to a flying start. Can you guess what these students are making? — dresses for themselves? — a dress for little sister? — an apron for mother? — What- ever it may be, these girls are receiving train- ing which will help them later. Another class which is preparing themselves for the future is Mr. Figg’s industrious shop class. H ere the boys receive help in making many practical things. An example is the desk in the background of this picture. (The face belongs to the class, not the desk). Playing an active part in all school life is the school library. Here, in addition to finding necessary information pertaining to our school studies, we And enjoyment in reading books for pleasure. Ah, yes — here it is; this is exactly what we see when we enter that door with the word Principal” on it. But where would we be without him? I think all of us agree that he is our friend. -! 12 y Little recess has finally come and everyone is in a mad rush to get to the canteen, the one source of food and the meeting place for friends where idle gossip is carried on. Here are a few lucky ones who happened to get there first for those crisp potato chips, milk, peanuts, nabs, and ice cream. Remember the Christmas program just before holidays? Assemblies are part of the life at Franklin High School, and one of the outstanding programs is the Christmas pro- gram pan tom ming the Christmas story — and well do we remember Santa Claus (Jimmy Briggs) and Ma (Anna May Gardner) and Pa (Jean Bunn) in The Night Before Christ mas. Here we see a scene from the Christmas panto- mime. Also at the Christmas program William Rhodes, co-captain of the football team, re- ceives his well-earned letter from Coach Purnell. So this is the source of that incessant drum- ming and banging that issues from the music room. Please, Miss Kate, take pity on those poor students across the hall. We know, though, that music is essential to a fuller, well- rounded life, so we don’t mind. Another phase of our school life is to be found in our publications, and here you see the annual staff busy at work . . and what puzzles we had. What has become of that picture? Why don’t these figures rally? Have you typed that last page I gave you? Have you written the copy for this page? But it’s fun. j i3 y And, speaking of annuals, here is a scene that has become so familiar, that we cannot let this book go to press without a picture of Wayland taking pictures. You’ve done a good job, Wayland; many thanks to you. Another phase of our school life is physi- cal education. This scene is typical of the last period of our school day. All of us realize that our bodies need to be developed physically a c well as mentally. Here you have a scene which is typical at lunch time. How we all like to gather in groups and just enjoy ourselves in idle talk and gossip. At the end of this period, we can just about tell you what everyone in school did last night and what he is going to do tonight. Pull that rope, boys. There are no chimes which sound sweeter to our ears than the clang of this old bell which marks the end of our school day. Goodbye, everybody, will see you tomorrow.” And so, there’s the end of another school day except for . . . Poor ol’ Willie.” For him, this is a never ending day — at night he even dreams of sweep- ing floors. And on these pages you have it, our school — our work, our play, our troubles, our fun, but most of us will admit, to us there is no dearer place. 4 14 1 - Senior Class OFFICERS William Rhodes Johnny Cook Frances Butler Bill Pace P reside nt Vice-President Secretory T reasurer Colors: Red and White Flower: Red Rose Motto: Climb as though you were to live forever; live as though you were to die tomorrow.” Under the leadership of our class officers, we have had a full and enjoyable year. We hope all the other classes will experience the pleasure that we knew, the thrill of wearing caps and gowns, and the sadness of leaving our school. j 16 y Neil Thomas Aerts Neil” My only books were woman’s looks . — Moore. Wayland Academy Class President 1 ; Student Senate 1, 3; W” Club 3; Choir 3; Quartette 1, 3. Robert Louis Bailey Bobby” You may as well expect pears from an elm. — Cervantes. Stamp Sellman 2; Cheerleader 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Member of Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Chairman Advertising Com- mittee 4. Walter Beale, III Billy” Unconscious humor . — Butler Treasurer of F. F. A. 2, 3; Vice-President of F. F. A. 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Re- porter of the Southampton County Federa- tion 4. Burton Cox Bradshaw Burton” All his innocent thoughts . — Wilson Member of F. F. A. 1, 2; President of F. F. A. 4. James Floyd Briggs, Jr. Jimmy” propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer . — Grant. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball Manager 4; Basketball Manager 4. Leo Marcus Bunch Leo” An easy-minded soul and always was. — Aristophanes. football 4; Baseball 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Monogram Club 4. Leon Smith Bunch Leon” God bless the man who first invented sleep. — Saxe. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Monogram Club 4; Glee Club 4; Baseball 4. Lily Jean Bunn Jean” But oh! she dances such a way, no sun upon an Easter day is half so fine a sight . — Suckling. Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Assembly Committee 2; Cheerleader 3, 4; Manager of Girls’ Basket- ball Team 3, 4; Secretary of Monogram Club 4; Literary Society 3, 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. Club 3; Club Reporter of F. H. A. 4; Chairman Club Committee 4; Executive Committee 4; Chairman of Room Committee 3. A 17 1 - Frances Ilene Butler Frances” L’fe is half spent before we know what it is. F. F. A. President 4; Secretary Senior Class 4; Treasurer of F. FI. A. 3; Gates School 1; Ath- letic Association 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Advisory Council 1; Farmville F. H. A. 3; Glee Club 4; Secretary Literary Society 4. Miles Lee Carr Miles” I believe in work, but I am not in favor of it! Baseball 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3. Tony Roy Cobb, Jr. Tony” Better a bad excuse than none at all — Camden. Football 3, 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 4. Evander Roderick McIver Coker Mac” Boy of a hundred tricks. — Horace. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; President Monogram Club 4; Vice- President Student Body 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain Football Team 4; Co- Captain Basketball Team 4; Superlative 4. Johnny Ford Cook, Jr. Johnny” Fie has an oar in every man ' s boat and a finger in every pie. — Shakespeare. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Class Vice-President 4; Monogram Vice-President 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Superlative 4. Thomas Redelle Cotton Rcdelle” Mingle a short spell of folly with your study. — Horace. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary of F. F. A. 4. Edwin Dayne Councill Dayne” I’ll find a way, or make one . — Saxe- Football 3, 4; Baseball 4; Monogram Club, charter member, 3, 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Sports Reporter 3, 4; Student Advisory Council 3. Shirley Ann Darden Shirley” Flirtation, attention, without intention. — Bell. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Sports Editor of Frank Chat 4; Prom Committee 3. J 18 1- Gladys Catherine Daughtrey Catherine ” Laughter’s never an end ; it’s a by-product. — Burt. Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3; Poetry Editor of Frank Chat 3. Mary Jane Edwards Jane” The Lovelight in her eye . — Coleridge. Prom. Committee 3; Glee Club 4; Basketball 4; Editorial Staff Frank Chat 4; Athletic As- sociation 1, 2, 3; Literary Society Contest Play 4. John Linwood Edwards, Jr. John” I sought the simple life that nature yields. — Crable. Glee Club 4; Cheerleader 3; Manager of Foot- ball Team 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3; Edi- tor of The Log 4; Monogram Club 4. Richard Arlen Gagner Richard” l have gout, asthma, and seven other maladies, but am otherwise very zvell - — Smith. F. F. A. Reporter 1; F. F. A. Treasurer 2; F. F. A. Vice-President 3; Basketball 3, 5; Football 3, 4; Monogram Club 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4. Anna May Gardner Anna May” I had a pleasant time with my mind, for it was happy . — Alcott. Class Secretary 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 3, 4; Literary Society 3; Prom. Commit- tee 3; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3; Editorial Staff Frank Chat 4; Class Superlative 4; Presi- dent Literary Society 4. Anne Mae Griffin Anne” A kind flow of kindness . — Shakespeare. Glee Club 4; Basketball 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 4; Editorial Staff Frank Chat 4. Ruby Faye Hall Ruby” Variety of all things forms a pleasure. — Euripides. Monogram Club 4; Basketball 3, 4; F. H. A. 3, 4; Editor of Frank Chat 4; Athletic Asso- ciation 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain Basketball Team 4; Class Editor of The Log; Superlative 4. Mancha Thomasina Holland Mancha” To the singer comes the song . — Hopkins. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Manager of Basketball Team 2; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Mono- gram Club 3, 4; Charter Member Student Ad- visory Council 3 ; Literary Society 3 ; Secretary Athletic Association 4; Class Superlative 4; Literary Society Contest Play 4; Prom Com- mittee 3. A H y Wilson Rodgers Jones Wilson” Life is a jesf, and all things show it; I thought so once, but note l know it. — Pope. Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4. Susan Elizabeth King Elizabeth” I mind my compass and my way . — Green- Vice-President of Home Economics Club 4; Basketball 3, 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 4; Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Elsie Marion Marshall Elsie” As merry as the day is long. — Shakespeare. Prom. Committee 3; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. Club 4; Editor of Frank Chat 3. Meta Pace Matthews Meta” Blue were her eyes as the fairy- flax. — Longfellow. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 4; Literary Society Contest Play 4. Martha Ann McClenny Ann” Life is my college. May I graduate well and earn some honors . — Alcott. Prcm. Committee 3 ; Secretary of Student Body 4; Basketball 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Advisory Council 4; Superlative 4. Peggy Irene Newsome Peggy” And tell the jest without a smile. — Coleridge. Basketball 1, 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3; Sports Reporter Frank Chat ; Prom. Commit- tee 3. Henderson Leigh Pace, |r. Leigh” Glee Club 1, 2; Radio Club 1, 2; Class Vice- President 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Army ’46-’47; Athletic Association 4. William Thomas Pace, III Bill” A man of letters, and manners too . — Cowper. Class President 3 ; President of Student Body 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Glee Club Secretary 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3; Class Superla- tive 4. J 20 y William Rhodes, Jr. Boutus” In the life of a young man the most essential thing for happiness is the gift of friendship. — Osler. Class President 1, 4; Class Vice-President 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Base- ball 1, 2, 4; Vice-President Student Body 3; S. C. A. Delegate 2, 3; President Monogram Club 3 (Member 3, 4); Delegate Boys’ State Convention at V. P. I. 4; President Athletic Association 4; Co-Captain Football and Bas- ketball Teams 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Superlative 4. George McCollum Smart George” Oh, why should life all labour be. — Tennyson. Newsoms F4igh School 1, 2, 3; Class Vice-Pres- ident 1; Class Treasurer 2; Reporter F. F. A. 2; Class Vice-President 3; Vice-President S. C. A. 3; Baseball 2, 3; Franklin High School 4; Class Chaplain 4; Football 4. Juanita Thelma Underwood Thelma ” Came but for friendship and took away love. — Moore. Home Ec. Club 3, 4; Staff of Frank Chat 4; Prom. Committee 3; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3. Margaret Louise Vaughan Margaret” Quiet as a mouse — Field. F. H. A. Club 2, 3, 4; Athletic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Staff of Frank Chat 4; Prom Committee 3. Mary Alice Wade Mary Alice” The blush is beautiful, but it is sometimes inconvenient . — Goldoni. Prom. Committee 3 ; Class Vice-President 1 ; Class Secretary 2; Class Vice-President 3; Vice-President of F. H. A. 3; F. H. A. Club 2, 3, 4; Athletic Association 4; Staff of Frank Chat. Mary Louise Stephens (Not pictured). Mary Louise” O thou art fairer than the evening air clad in the beauty of a thousand stars. — Marlow. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3; F. H. A. Club 3,4; Superlative 4. i 21 Senior Snaps I. Crazy! — Just Like Them” . .. 2. Man’s Best Friend” ... 3. Twins” ... 4. Ain’t Love Grand” ... 5. Huba! Huba!” ... 6. Perfect Picture — Don’t you think so?” ... 7. Cute! Ain’t She?”... 8. The Gang’s All Here” ... 9. What a BEAUTIFUL Car” .. . 10. Sister-in-love”... I I. Wonder what is behind the rocks?” ... 12. Toe Bait” ... 13. What happened to the other half? 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You have taught us wrong from right; We will always follow your way. Behind us are the years of toil Upon which we have paved our way. Through sinking sand to brighter soil That has brought us to this happy day. — Elizabeth King, Class poet. i 23 b Class Prophecy My little crystal sphere holds all of the past and all of the future. It can reveal the hidden and make known the secret. It can tell you whatever your soul desires to know. I have been asked to search in its magic depths until I discover the future that awaits the members of our class, so soon to take their separate ways and, perhaps, never to be reunited. The mist is clearing. A village scene appears. I see a church. The bells are ringing, for it is time for the people to come to the Church Service. I see the minister, a fine looking man. His face is turned, but I can see it is someone we know. The congregation meets him cordially, he is much loved by the people. Now he turns; I see his face. It is George Smart. He looks very happy and appears to be an ideal minister. The scene changes. It is a city. We are now in a business district and I am looking at a large building. It has a huge electric sign reading, Brigg’s Chevrolet Service.” Men are leaving, for the six o’clock whistle has just blown. Last of all, the owner comes from his office. He has grown portly and gray around the temples, but he is as immacu- late as a Chevrolet dealer should be. His motto, carved above his office door, is, Chevrolet is Always the Best Buy.” The clouds lift again. It is nine o’clock on a May morning. The school bells are ringing. Tiny children are hurrying up the walk to greet their teacher. She stands in the door, daintily dressed. As she leans to take the flowers a little girl has brought her, I see her smiling. It is Mancha Holland. And now the scene grows strange. An orchestra is seated awaiting the signal to play, but there is not a sound. Upon a blackboard are figures and mysterious letters. Ah, I see a microphone. It is the broadcasting room of a radio station. A voice says, Quiet! We’re on the air.” A switch is turned, an announcement is made, and the orchestra begins to play a merry, fantastic dance tune. The leader introduces a delightful piano solo into the midst of the selection. I see him clearly; it is Bill Pace, the radio favorite of the next decade. The scene shifts to the display room of a large gown establishment. A fashion show is in progress. I watch the manikins strut about the platform. One of them is exceptionally graceful and wears her evening gown well. It is Mary Louise Stephens, the chief manikin or model of the establishment. Again the mists close down. When they rise again, it is three o’clock in the morning. A huge truck comes down the city street and pauses at the janitor’s entrance of each apartment house. A man delivers a rack of milk bottles and drives on down the street. It is Burton Bradshaw, proprietor and owner of a large dairy farm, making the delivery himself, just for fun. The scene becomes noisy. Buzzings and singings fill the ear. I see a long room around the sides of which are seated many girls. It is a telephone office and the head operator is Elsie Marshall. I knew her as soon as she said, Line’s busy.” She always did spend most of her time telephoning so I guess she decided to make some money at it. f 24 ]- And now I see a lovely college town. There is a vast crowd in the chapel. A new president is being inaugurated. Here he comes, looking most impressive in his cap and gown. It is our studious schoolmate Mac Coker. Wouldn’t you expect him to be a college president, or something like that? — and a very good one too. More clouds and mists. Gazing through them, I can see that we are in the city again. It is the interior of a large public building — the library. Seated at her desk is the reference librarian, but she is not doing research work for anyone now. She is reading the latest novel and letting those who search for information wait. She is our old friend Jean Bunn. Trust her to find a way of reading all the new books as soon as they come out. How strange! I see a room in great disorder and a man down on all fours looking at a ring through a magnifying glass. In one pocket is a note book labeled Clues.” In the other is a pair of handcuffs. He turns toward me and I recognize him; it is Johnny Cook. This is the result of the mystery stories he was always reading. He is now a detective. I hear tinkling guitars and the surf breaking on a coral strand. I see bright-hued blossoms and tall palms. It is Hawaii, a paradise for the indolent. A young woman approaches and seats herself under a palm tree. Suddenly, as a parrot calls loudly, she looks up and I see her face. It is Peggy Newsome. In her hand is a tourist’s guide book and in her bag is a ticket for a world cruise. She is seeing the world, as she always said she would. The scene shifts to a court room. There is a man standing before the witness asking one question after the other. It is none other than William Rhodes. He is certainly using his ability to talk as a successful lawyer. Again we have a large room, empty but for two people and a grand piano. A small boy is trying to play exercise number 13, and his teacher, gritting her teeth to keep from spanking him, is determinedly counting one, two, three, as woodenly as a metronome. At last she sweeps the child off the stool and plays the exercise for him. She is Anne Griffin, with fingers as nimble and energy as abundant as now. The scene changes. It is a large field. I hear a voice, shouting commands, Attention! Forward March!” As they march forward I recognize the leader. It is Miles Carr, who was forever talking about joining the Army. Well, he’s in it now. The scene shifts back to the city. It is in the operating room of a large hospital. An operation is going on, but I can’t see who the doctor is! Ah! It’s becoming clearer now. The doctor is Ann McClenny and there is also a nurse that I recognize. It is none other than Elizabeth King. The scene is still in the city in a large building. I hear voices and see bright lights. There is a large audience. They are listening to a duet sung by Leo and Leon Bunch. The scene changes to a big business building. I hear a typewriter and who could be using it, but Mary Alice Wade. She’s a secretary now. The clouds lift again. I see a young man behind a camera. Now he moves his head. It is John Edwards, our classmate who was interested in photography. He is a successf ul photographer. J 25 }• Again the mists close down. When they rise again, it is early in the morning around seven o’clock. There is a man out in the barnyard feeding the animals. It is none other than our own Redelle Cotton. The scene is in another barnyard. And who is the farmer here? It couldn’t be anyone but Billy Beale. The scene shifts back to the city in a department store. There is a very honest looking clerk and yes, I recognize her. It is Gladys Daughtrey still at her same trade. The scene changes. It is in the kitchen of a very attractive home. There is someone washing dishes in a pretty white apron. As she looks up, I see it is Thelma Underwood, now Mrs. Jimmie Mumford. The scene changes again to a large movie house. The owner is leaving his office. He shuts the door and as he turns I can see who he is. Bobby Bailey. I see he is following the job he had when he went to high school with us. The clouds lift again. I see a beauty salon. There are several girls busy at work, but I recognized only one of these girls. It is Jane Edwards, who was alwavs fussing about her hair. Well maybe now she can fix it herself. The scene shifts. There is a young man and young lady. I recognize the young man as Wilson Jones, and he is annoying the young lady just as he used to worry us girls in high school. Won’t he ever change? The clouds lift. The scene is in Washington. There is a congregation of men in a large room. I recognize one of them as our old classmate, Dayne Councill. He is now a senator. He always did like to argue so maybe at last he is satisfied. The scene changes. It is in the living room of a lovely home. There is a man and a woman sitting down. The man is reading the evening paper and the woman is busy knitting. They look up. I see it is Richard Gagner and Shirley Darden. They are happily married now. Let’s wish them a long and happy life together. How strange, I hear motors running. Oh, I can see it clearly now. It is a reducing school and who is running it? Why, it is Anna Gardner. And gosh, she weighs only 108 pounds. The scene changes to a large building. It’s in the laboratory of a large hospital. There a man is looking through a microscope. He raises his head and it is none other than Neil Aerts, one of the world’s great research scientists. The scene changes again. It is out in front of a large white building. Why, it is in front of our own Town Hall. And guess who is here, it is Meta Matthews issuing driving licenses. I should have known that she would do something like that since she was so crazy about driving. The clouds shift. The scene is a business office. There is a young lady taking dictation. She rises and leaves the room. It’s Ruby Hall, who is now the private secre- tary to a lawyer. i 26 y The scene changes again. It is out in the country on a large plant farm. There are a lot of people working in the field, but one man seems to be the overseer. It’s Tony Cobb, now a very prosperous farmer. The clouds lift and the scene is a small home. I see a woman happily telling her two small children a bedtime story. It’s Margaret Vaughan. She is now married and the mother of two darling children. The clouds lift and fade into the background. I see a small chemistry teacher trying desperately to explain an experiment to a group of students who are laughing and talking. Oh! The experiment has blown up in their faces, but I got a glimpse of the poor teacher. It was none other than poor Frances Butler struggling to be a good chemistry teacher. The light fades gradually and a purple haze covers everything. The crystal clouds and I can see no more. Frances Butler, Class Prophet. d 27 1- Class Mlstory Here’s to Franklin’s Alma Mater, Gold against the sky. Here’s to Franklin Alma Mater, As the years go by.” When we first heard the strains of this song, we were mere freshmen, beginners in high school learning. We had just completed seven long endless years in the grammar school and after the usual summer vacation, we were ready to start what were to be four of the happiest years of our lives. Yes, we were then Freshmen, bewildered by the new system and by the great number of students, all much larger than we. After a few weeks, our shyness wore off, and we became as noisy and carefree as the typical first year student. Our second year was packed full of fun and enjoyment. Athletic events, dances, and other social functions dominated our activities. We boys were a little disappointed when the girls were separated from us and sent back to the Home Economics Depart- ment, but our sorrow was eased by the appearance of several unusually attractive fresh- men girls with whom we passed the time. At the end of that year, the barrier was overcome, we became Juniors — upper- classmen at last! We took part in school activities on an even larger scale than before. We grew to like the distinguished air of the upperclasses and, like all good Juniors, we gave the graduating class a Junior-Senior Prom that we hope they’ll never forget. But those years have slipped beneath our feet, and now we find ourselves on the threshold of life. Yes, we are Seniors, the graduating class of ’48. It is usually customary to review our accomplishments in this, our final year at Franklin High. Two things are outstanding: We drew up and put into operation a new form of Student Government and we aided the creation and co-operated wholeheartedly with the annual. When we leave this school, wherever we go, we will remember our friendships formed in this our tentative home. In the words of an anonymous author, Amici, usque, ad aras Deep graven on each heart Shall be found unwavering true ’Til we from life shall part.” Dayne Councill, Historian. 4 28 F Cast Will and Zestament of the Class of ’48 We, the Class of 1948, in the town of Franklin, the county of Southampton, and the State of Virginia, being in our same old mental condition and no worse, do hereby make this our last will and testament, rendering void and of no avail any former will or wills that may have been previously made bv us during a period of temporary optimism. We do not wish our funeral to be a scene of lamentations, but we would rather have our friends and relatives look upon the shiny side of life and regard our virtues and manifold achievements with admiration. Although we feel that our remarkable record will live after us and ascertain our remembrance by all who step into the halls of Franklin Ffigh, we suggest that a picture of all members of the class be hung in a conspicuous place in the building so thrt our humble successors may look up with rever- ence and gain inspiration from our framed likenesses. And in this manner do we dispose of our worldly possessions: Item 1 — We give and bequeath, freely and without reservations or stipulations, to our rightful heirs, the Junior Class, our well-known important, and coveted properties, viz., our friendliness, our inter- est in dear old Frankl n High, our foresight gained from experience, and our wisdom, all of which we have jealously built up and protected throughout our high school days. Item 2 — We also leave to the Junior Class our well-known nerve, our ability to appear innocent at certain times, and our knack for controlling to same extent the dates of written lessons. We also leave aur shrewd methods of getting leniencies in homework assignments. Item 3 — To our good friends, the Sophomore Class, we leave a portion of our experience for them to use to prove that they are ready to become upperclassmen. Item 4 — For the incoming Freshman Class, we suggest that signs or traffic officers be stationed to direct them to their rooms. It is our wish that they will not clutter up the building as Freshmen usually do. You will note that we have made no mention of the present Freshman Class. We have left them nothing because we believe that the privilege of no longer being Freshmen is so great that any other bestowal upon them would be superfluous. Item 5 — To our long-suffering school building we leave the peaceful quiet caused by our absence, also any paper, potato chips, wads of gum, and old books we may have left lying around. Item 6 — To our principal we leave the pleasant memories of our year together and our heartfelt thanks for his good humor, understanding, and his unfailing guidance. Item 7 — We give and bequeath to our patieit teachers our very kindest gratitude for their kind- ness and aid. We also extend our true hope that our successors will prove to be more endurable than we were. Item 8 — To the citizens of Franklin we leave our gratitude for their endurance of our ad selling and begging, for their co-operation with us in our athletics and other activities. Item — Ad infinitum, we give and bequeath ta our dear Alma Mater best wishes for all success in years to come, also our deepest love. All the rest, residue, and remainder of our estate, both real and personal, we give and bequeath to the faculty to use as it sees fit. Finally, we do hereby name and appoin t as eeecutor of this, our last will and testament. In witness whereof we, the class of 1948, the testator, have set our hand and seal on this thirty- first day of May in the year 1948. Signed: Bill Pace, Testator. Witnessed by : Ruby Hall Dayne Councill. -[ 29 K Who ' s Who Anna May Gardner Wlson Jones Wittiest Mancha Holland Bill Pace Most Studious Mac Coker Ann McClenny Most Athletic Js We Were 1. Starting Early ... 2. The Future Farmer” ... 3. The First Step” ... 4. Don’t Fall Out” . . . 5. Her First Party Dress” . . 6. Her favorite friends” ... 7. Oh! What gams!” ... 8. Pudgy” . . 9. He is still good looking” ... 10. Me and My Cat” . . . (If you don’t know us look for us in the ads). ■{ 3i y John W. B. Thompson, Jr., President Roy Thomas Matthews, Jr., Vice-President Lila Andrews Camp, Secretary Jean Graham Atkins Margaret Ann Beale Walter Beaman Aldine Edith Blythe Mary Olive Britt Juanita May Brown Eleanor Louise Caroon Edith Willis Cobb C. Fred W. Coker Mildred Ann Cross Samuel B. Cutchins, Jr. Mary Madaline Dansey Jean Doughty Clinton M. Drewery, Jr. Teretta Dupree Mills Robert Edwards Vaughan Fowler Jean Ruffin Gatling junior d 32 y Class Dorothy Lee Gayle Hazel Joy Gray Mary Ann Hellberg Elizabeth Howell Mary Winston Johnson Stewart Jones, Jr. Edwin Jack Joyner Kathleen Louise Joyner Jean Bailey Powell Donald Pugh Janie Revelle Robert Lee Rhea, Jr. Melvin Rideout Elsie Lee Scott Doris Marie Seldomridge Georgia Steinbach Elna Tomlin Joan Marilyn Toms Marjorie Ruth Umphlett Joan Beline Watson Glenna Jane Webb i 33 y Our favorites Name Nickname Song Pastime Saying Jean Graham Atkins Jean” Sweet Sixteen” Swimming Honestly” Margaret Ann Beale Margaret” Near You” Sewing Golly Moses” Walter Beaman Bunkie” That’s My Desire” Football No Homework” Aldine Blythe Dinkie” Near You” Bowling Gosh” Mary Olive Britt Mary Olive Remember Me” Reading John Brown” Juanita May Brown Nita” Juanita” Basketball Peppers” Lila Andrews Camp Precious” My Heart Sings” Dancing Darn it” Eleanor Louise Caroon Little Ed” Till the End of Time” Sports Oh, shucks” Edith Cobb Edie” Near You” Bowling Golly Moses” Frederick Coker Fred” WhifFenpoof Song ' ’ Movies “That’s impossible” Mildred Ann Cross “Mie” Near You” Reading Gee, whiz” Samuel Bernard Cutchins Sammy” “Now is the Hour’’ Yackety-yaking Just a minute” Mary Madeline Dansey Blon die” Apple Blossom Wedding” Bowling Gosh” Jean Doughty Snookie” St. Louis Blues” Reading “Pm sorry” Clinton McKinley Drewey C. M.” Civilization” Football Laudy Claude” Teretta Ann Dupree Ret” Always” Dreaming Goodness” Robert Edwards Bob” Near You” Hunting Oh, yeah” Vaughan Fowler Dashwood” The Old Lamplighter” Sports Well, well” Jean Ruffin Gatling ‘ ' Shorty” ‘ ' Sweet and Lovely” Gadding about O. K.” Dorothy Lee Gayle Dot” I Wish I Didn’t Love You So” Dancing Holy matrimony” Eppa James Gray Hazel Joy Gray Squirt” It’s Been a Long , Long Time” Talking Heck” Mary Ann Hellberg Red” Apple Blossom Wedding” Music Huh” Elizabeth Howell Rusty” I Wish I Didn’t Love You So” Dancing No Kidden” Mary Winston Johnson Smurky” Rhapsody In Blue” Singing Yea gad” Stewart Jones, Jr. ‘‘Stookey” WhifFenpoof Song” Photography Buckteeth” Edwin Jack Joyner Pee Wee” Steel Guitar Rag” Sports Mercy” Kathleen Louise Joyner Kitty” Near You” Talking Oh yeah” Roy Homer Matthews, Jr. Zeke” Stardust” Not studying Hi Cutie” Carl Mumford Betty Jo Pixley Jean Bailey Powell Jeanne” I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now” Dancing By golly” Lee Donald Pugh ‘ ' Dan” “Peg o’ My Heart” Loafing “Draw” Janie Lee Revelle Lois’’ Stardust” Talking ‘ ' Oh, Shoot” Robert Lee Rhea, Jr. Bobby” Near You” Sports “Where in the world” Lawrence Melvin Rideout Larry” Apple Blossom Wedding” Eating Heck” Elsie Lee Scott Haha” Don ' t You Love Me Any More” Sports Honest I didn ' t” Doris M. Seldomridge Shorty” Danny Boy” Playing Records ‘ ' Honestly” Georgia Steinbach Speed” Sweet Sixteen” Reading I don ' t believe it” John W. Thompson, Jr. Jack” Reading Oh” Elna Louise Tomlin Shanks” Stardust” Reading Gosh Darn” Joan Marilyn Toms Joanie” Sweet Sixteen” Drawing Are you kidding” Marjorie Ruth Umphlett Margie” Guilty” Photography Well” Joan Belin Watson Slick” “The Man I Love” Dancing By golly” Glenna Jane Webb Sissy” Forsaken All Others” Dancing Foolish” A 34 V {junior Snaps 1. Ain’t I cute? I think so.” ... 2. Poor car” . . .3. Tarzan?” ... 4. Want a bite?” ... 5. Roll out the barrel; we’ll have a barrel of fun” ... 6. Don’t fall off.” ... 7. Two to one” ... 8. Bottom’s up” . . . 9. Hope it pops” ... 10. Hug me this time” ... 11 . The three stooges” ... 12. Just me — and behind the eight ball too.” . . . 13. Lonesome?” . . . 14. ’’Precious” . . . J 35 Y ON BEING SOPHOMORES Just being sophomores gives us plenty of thrills We’ve two years to go and then off we will be. To a school in the mountains or if destiny wills Perhaps a job to keep us busy for two years or three. We safely passed through each grammar grade, And, successfully, the freshmen year, too. We are fond of all the good friends that we’ve made To the school’s ideals we have ever been true. We tried in our freshman year to prove to Franklin High That we would carefully abide by its laws and its rules. We know we will hate leaving when the time draws nigh, For we think we have the best class in all Southampton schools. As the ’48 sophomores we pledge now our best To create a school spirit of interest and zest. — by Virginia Dare Wellons. SOPHOMORE GIRLS’ PERSONALITIES Barbara A. Atkins bantering, affected, athletic Doris H. Blythe dainty, harmless, bashful Judy A. Bradshaw jolly, admirable, beaming Marilyn H. Councill meticulous, happy, conservative Nell E. Daughtry naive, easy-going, deliberate E. Joyce Davis earnest, jovial, dependable D. Elaine Doughty dainty, excitable, daring Lois E. Drewry languid, easy-going, drowsy Martha P. Edwards merry, politic, effervescent Ellen E. Gilmore energetic, eager, giddy Betty Howell genteel, earnest, honorable Frances C. Johnson feminine, courteous, jolly Carrie Lee Joyner conscientious, light-hearted Ella Mae King eccentric, modest, keen Audrey J. Lankford ambitious, jocular, laughing Irene R. Lankford industrious, romantic, liberal Iris A. Lankford ideal, active-minded, loyal Peggy G. Lassiter pretty, genuine, lovable Bertha M. Malik baffling, mischief maker Sue Mumford saucy, ever-talking, mischievous Susan A. Pace silly, accommodating, palavering Vera A. Presson vivacious, amiable, proper Jean A. Rhodes jubilant, artificial, risky B. Hope Scott bashful, hesitant, silent Dorothy L. Tyree delving, loquacious, tolerant Mary Page Wade merry, pert, wilful FI. Joanne Watson humorous, jolly, witty Virginia Dare Wellons versatile, demure, willing Bernice L. Cutchins big-hearted, lady-like, cheery d 36 y Sophomore Class Miss Cobb’s Home Room First row : Judy Bradshaw, Secretary. Second row : Irene Lankford, Sue Mumford, Vera Presson, Bertha Malik, Mary Page Wade, Joyce Davis, Peggy Lassiter, Iris Lankford. Third row: Lois Drewry, Virginia Dare Wellons, Carrie Lee Joyner, Audrey Lankford, Doris Blythe, Hope Scott, Martha Edwards, Elaine Doughty, Susan Pace. Fourth row. Frances Johnson, Nell Daughtrey, Betty Howell, Dorothy Tyree, Barbara Atkins, Ella Mae King, Joanne Watson, Jean Rhodes, Ellen Gil mere, Marilyn Councill, Bernice Cutchins. Mrs. Bon’s Home Room Front row: Billy Benton, Vice-President; Pete Hunter, President. Second row: Cecil Edwards, Ted Peace, Bev. Brown, U. P. Joyner, Floyd Wellons. Third row: Tommy Caldwell, J. E. Howell, Dickie Wagenbach, George Barron, Bruce Rose, Gearls Underwood, Franklin Cook. Fourth row: Billy Pillow, Charles Rainer. Jack Beaton, Norwood Sykes, Truman Bryant, Everett Rutledge, Jimmie Bryant, Tommy Lanier, Franklin Blythe. Freshmen Impressions . . . bewildered . . . greenies” . . . lost . . . schedules . . . bucking” line . . . upper- classmen . . . wearing lipstick . . . dates . . . initiation . . . It was quite a jump for us from the most important role of grammar school to that of insignificant freshmen. After a time, however, we became accustomed to high school life and began to enjoy it. We can now look back with a smile on our first impressions of high school. Our first impressions were glorious. We looked forward to dates, dances, wearing lipstick, and to the many new friends we would make. When we got our seventh grade diplomas, we were all thrilled at the thoug hts of entering high school in the fall — that is, we were at first. Toward the latter part of the summer, our outlook changed, entirely changed. Along with numerous other things, there arose such questions as, Where were we going to keep our books?”, How were we going to find our classrooms?”, Would we be in the section with all our friends?”, Where would we put our books at recess and at lunch?”. We were actually afraid that we were going to get lost. The way people talked, they gave us the impression that high school teachers were terrible. I had the impression of them being cold, indifferent, unwilling to explain things or to help one, and piling on homework (which now I fully believe). On entering high school in the fall, we felt very small indeed. We were very embarrassed when Mr. Christopher called us Freshies” and, to make matters worse, the upperclassmen laughed. Those were oar first impressions of high school. Now they seem mere trifles. Yes, the months rolled by and high school life became an important part to each of us. Now we are looking forward to the day when we shall become sophisticated sopho- mores. f 38 b J res liman Class Miss Scott’s Home Room First row : Emily Stuart Fowler, Secretary; Hudnall Christopher, President. Second row: Thomas Galtress, Wayland Stephenson, Samuel Lanier, Wesley Gale, Russell Gayle, Charles Gayle, Roland Newsome, Janet Parker, Third row: Shirley Hodges, Ruth Brown, Gaynelle Edwards, J. J. Bradshaw, Bobby Beale, Melton Cobb, Billy Whitley, Shirley Scott, Shirley Steinback. Fourth row: Demita Asteris, Sarah Frances Scott, Bobby Butle:, Henriette Harcum, Carlyle Webb, Allan Johnson, Carey Blythe, Anne Bulls, Betty Rose Kelly, Dorothy Cutch ins. Miss Stable’s Home Room First row: Bobby Gooden, Vice-President. Second row: Mildred Gayle, Barbara Bradshaw, Wayne Ramer, Frank Beale, Dan Edwards, Dicky Mattraw, Eunice Cooke, Joyce Ann Smith, Bobby Bradshaw. Third row : Nar- cissa Williams, Virginia McClenny, Jimmy Howell, Nick Theodosiou, Kenneth Peace, R. L. Gray, Antha Jean Cobb, Barbara Gardner. Fourth row: Barbara Scott, Sarah Cutchins, Jack Scott, Dick Tawney, Darrell Schultz, Willie Lawrence, Billy Blankenship, Billy Joyner, Warren Gardner, Anne Vaughan, Barbara Drake. 39 y Annual Now comes the end of the year and with it the long, long awaited yearbook ... so many years we have been wanting one. The students on these two pages, together with their advisor, Mrs. Thorpe, are the ones who have compiled this year’s Log for you. Now that the book is hot off the press,” we at once begin to recal happy memories: Jean Atkins and her pic- ture puzzles”, . . . and the time the box of pictures was lost . . . Ruby Hall typing and then doing some more typing . . Bobby Bailey, walking around with his ad receipt bock, and Johnny Cook with his annual receipt book . . . John Edwards try- ing to look dignified when holding an annual staff meeting . . . Wayland following Mrs. Thorpe everywhere all the time, wanting to know when and where to take more pictures . . . Mr. Christopher and Mrs. Thorpe fran- tically calling everybody they knew in A 42 V Norfolk and Richmond, trying to get more flash bulbs . . . Joan Watson thinking of her brilliant ideas . . . Nell Aertes trying to draw pictures of logs despite the fact he was reminded they looked like garbage cans and silos . . . When we checked the proofreading for the final time, we felt rather lonely . . . nothing left but a noiseless type- writer and a few old cuts . . . somehow, it’s a little sad. We’ve loved it all and now there is nothing to do but leave our work to the staff of 1949. The staff wishes to give thanks and recog- nition to Sam Cutchins, who is not a member of the staff, for his help in selling ads. Sam sold more than any other student. Not pictured here is a student not on the staff, but one who has done much work to make this annual possible by selling ads and contributing ideas; the staff wants to express its thanks to Billy Pillow for work he has done. Sam Cutchins Joan Wasson i 43 h Student Senate Seated left to right: Harriet Harcum, Ruby Hall, Neil Aertes, Mac Coker, Vice-President; Bill Pace, President; Ann McClenny, Secretary; William Rhodes, John Edwards, Judy Bradshaw. Standing left to right-. Hudnall Christopher, Billy Benton, Roy Matthews, Stewart Jones. The Student Senate of Franklin High School was re-organized this year. Its three major purposes are as follows: (1) to promote a better understanding between teacher and pupil; (2) to give pupils a voice in the management of their school activi- ties, and (3) to promote a spirit of co-operation. Several committees have been elected to carry on the work. The interests of these committees are varied; hence, a well-rounded program is offered the students. A list of the committees and their responsibilities follows: Clubs Committee: This committee is in charge of supervising all clubs and stimulating new clubs. Social Affairs Committee: This committee is charged with the duties of developing a well-rounded program of social recreation for all pupils in high school. Assembly Committee: The duties of this committee are to draw up a suitable program for intramural activities. It is also concerned with the stimulation of attend- ance at games. Publicity Committee: This committee arranges to publicize in the local paper, the two Norfolk papers, on the radio and through the medium of posters, events pertinent to Franklin High School. Honor Council: The Honor Council shall advise measures to prevent dis- honesty among the students. Members of the Honor Council shall investigate reported cases of stealing, lying, and cheating. If on investigation, it is deemed advisable, the offender shall be brought before the Honor Council, which shall recommend punish- ment subject to the approval of the principal. A 44 ! “Jrank Chat Although the Frank Chat is a newspaper of only a few pages, it is enjoyed by all of the students and faculty of high school. The Frank Chat is published monthly by the students of the second year commercial class. It has been a paper of good standing for about three years. The staff consists of our Editor, Ruby Hall; Mary Alice Wade and Jane Edwards, who prepare the front page; Peggy Newsome and Shirley Darden, who write the sport page; Margaret Vaughan and Ann Griffen, who write the sports and the miscellaneous articles; and Thelma Underwood and Anna Gardner, who write the gossip. This paper contains information about the school and the activities of the students of the school. The study hall where the Frank Chat is sold is in a hum of activity on the day that it comes out. There is no talking in the halls on the way to classes that day; everyone is reading his paper. { 45 y 9. M. J. Creed We are the Future Homemakers of America. We face the future with warm courage, And high hope. For we have the clear consciousness of seeking Old and precious values. For we are the builders of homes, Homes for America’s future. Homes where living will be the expression of everything That is good and fair. Homes where truth and love and security and faith Will be realities, not dreams. We are the Future Homemakers of America. We face the future with warm courage, And high hope. Flower: Red Rose Motto-. Toward New Horizons Colors: Red and White Degrees of Achievement Key Scroll Torch Rose Junior Homemaker. . . Chapter Homemaker State Homemaker. . . . American Homemaker A 46 Y future Momemakers of America Senior Group First row: Dorothy Gayle, Jean Bunn, Ann Griffin, Anna May Gardner, Vera Presson, Elsie Marshall, Frances Butler, Elizabeth King. Second row: Glenna Webb, Lois Revelle, Bernice Cutchins, Louise Caroon, Margaret Beale, Mary Alice Wade, Mary Louise Stephens. Third row: Joy Gray, Doris Blythe, Mary Dansey, Ella Mae King, Margaret Vaughan, Elna Tomlin, Gladys Daughtrey, Edith Cobb, Ruby Hall, Thelma Underwood. Junior Group First row: Virginia Dare Wellons, Peggy Lassiter, Joy Davis, Shirley Hodges, Bertha Malik, Lois Drewry, Shirley Scott, Sue Mumford, Carrie Lee Joyner. Second row: Dorothy Cutchins, Nell Daughtrey, Betty Howell, Joanne Watson, Judy Bradshaw, Susan Pace, Dorothy Tyree, Jean Powell, Mary Winston Johnson. i 47 h Jut are farmers of America Fin ' t row Milton Cobb, Franklin Cooke, Cecil Edwards, Edwin Joyner, R. C. Figg, sponsor. Second row: Carl Mumford, J. C. Howell, Billy Benton. Third row: Burton Bradshaw, Grady Britt, Everett Rutledge, Billy Beale, Redelle Cotton. THE CREED I believe in the future of farming, with a faith born not of words but of deeds — achievements won by the present and past generations of farmers; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come up to us from the struggles of former years. I believe that to live and work on a good farm is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of farm life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I can not deny. I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of organized farmers to serve our own and the public interest in marketing the product of our toil. I believe we can safeguard those rights against practices and policies that are unfair. I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abun- dant and enough honest wealth to help make it so — for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me. I believe that rural America can and will hold true to the best traditions in our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task. THE MOTTO Learning to do Doing to learn Earning to live Living to serve d 48 y (jlee Club Here you have it — the Franklin High School Glee Club. All of them have had fun which made them sit back and smile, little incidents which occurred during practise, someone being off key, Mr. Christopher coming in to make his timely remarks — but besides this fun they all gained much singing experience. Service and pleasure are two important reasons why the members of this organization met in the auditorium every Monday and Thursday afternoon for regular rehearsals and frequently for called rehearsals. Under the direction of Miss Dunn, the music-loving members of this group gave time and effort to make their music beautiful. Among their outstanding performances were their participation in the Parent-Teachers’ Christmas program and in the graduation exercises at the close of school. Not only do they find joy in song but they also give pleasure to others with their programs. First row: Anna May Gardner, Meta Pace Matthews, Peggy Newsome, Anne Griffin, Kathleen Joyner, Jane Edwards, Mary Ann Hellberg, Margaret Ann Beale, Judy Bradshaw, Frances Butler, Jean Gatling, Betty Jo Pixley, Janet Parker. Second row: Tommy Caldwell, Sonny Edwards, Elna Tomlin. Third row: Martha Perry Edwards, Joan Watson, Jean Rhodes, Ellen Gilmore, Lila Camp, Edith Cobb, Mancha Holland, Jean Bunn, Mary Winston Johnson, Glenna Webb, Antha Jean Cobb, Dorothy Cutchins, Elizabeth Howell, Miss Dunn. Fourth row: Jack Thompson, Billy Pillow, Sam Cutchins, Bru:e Rose, Leon Bunch, Bill Pace, Norwood Sykes, Bobby Bailev, Leo Bunch, Fred Coker, Stewart Jones. -j 49 f Ci ter ary Society OFFICERS Mary Anne Hellburg Musician Frances Butler Secretary Anna May Gardner President Mary Winston Johnson Chaplain Fred Coker Parliamentarian (Not pictured) Jack Thompson Vice-President Stewart Jones Treasurer Everyone is aware that we are living in a period of new ideas, new theories, and new inventions; in a sense, it is a chaotic world. There is a need for us to fit ourselves to these changing conditions; it is our duty to fit ourselves for the varied demands of life. We believe a high school literary society can help high school students prepare for this duty by helping us to cultivate a correct mode of speaking and to give us experience in expressing our opinions in public in a correct way. This year, with Mrs. Thorpe as our faculty sponsor, our society is functioning in three fields: public speaking, debating, and dramatics in the form of a one-act play. As the annual goes to press, our year’s work is incomplete, so we are listing some of our planned major activ- ities: to make an indoor stage set for the high school stage, to participate in the state one-act play tournament, to enter the state debating contest, and to act as host to other schools at a district meeting to be held in the spring. d 50 k Cheerleaders Center: Jean Bunn. First row: Joan Watson, Jean Powell, Ellen Gilmore. Second row: Jean Gatling, Glenna Webb, Mary Ann Hellburg, Barbara Atkins, Martha Edwards, Elaine Doughty. Resume of 1947 Football Season The 1947 football season for the Franklin FTigh Broncos” was an average one; we lost four and won four. The team was a light and an inexperienced one, but the members fought hard and played very good ball. They brought to the high school the first championship ever to be brought here, the champions of District B, Group III, of the Virginia Fligh School State League. When the season began, the Broncos” had nine lettermen returning. The 1947 eleven was captained by Mac Coker, a 145 -pound veteran end, and William Rhodes, a 145-pound veteran quarterback; both had three years of experience. The end men were Mac Coker, Leon Bunch, George Barron, and Bev Brown. The tackles’ slots were held down by Leo Bunch, Ed Wade, Truman Bryant, and Everett Rutledge. The guard positions were very well taken care of by Vaughan Fowler, Tony Cobb, Virgil Derby, and Willie Lawrence. The pivot post was handled remarkably well by Jim Briggs, assiste 1 by Roy Matthews. The backfield consisted of Willi am Rhodes and Johnny Cook at the quarterback positions, while the halfback positions were controlled by Wilson Jones, Dayne Council, Walter Beaman, Bobby Rhea, and Tad Darden. The fullback slot was filled by 140-pound Bob Edwards, who played a very important position. The Broncos” defeated all the teams they played in their class, but they bowed to teams of Class A and B rankings. They played very good ball against these teams out of their class, but the opposition was of too much size and age for them. Their spirit was high and they always went down fighting. Their 1947 season was as follows: Franklin . . 26 Franklin 72 Franklin . . 6 Franklin 0 Franklin . . 3 3 Franklin 0 Franklin 0 Franklin 0 Murfreesboro 0 Mathews 0 Smithfield 0 Lawrenceville 9 Court land 0 Edenton 26 Weldon 19 Hertford 13 d 52 y football Zeam Mr. Purnell Coach First row: Dayne Councill, Leo Bunch, Wilson Jones, Johnny Cooke, William Rhodes (co-captain), Mac Cohen, Jimmy Briggs, George Smart, Leon Bunch, Tony Cobb. Second row: Flank Debord (assistant coach) , Willie Lawrence, Everett Rutledge, Virgil Derby, Truman Bryant, Bobby Rhea, Beverly Browne, Bob Edwards, Walter Baeman, Roy Matthews, Vaughan Fowler, H. A. Purnell (head coach). Third row: Trank Beale (assistant manager), Kenneth Peace, (assistant manager), John Edwards (manager), Bobby Beale, Pete Hunter, Billy Whitley, Hudnall Christopher, George Barron, Tad Darden, Ed Wade. -I 53 } Joot 1. Leo and Leon Bunch; 2. Vaughan Fowler, Tony Cobb; 3. Jimmy Briggs; 4. Dayne Councill; 5. Mac Coker, William Rhodes; 6. George Barron, Everette Rutledge, Willie Lawrence, Roy Mat- thews, Virgil Derby, Truman Bryant, Bev Browne. i 54 y Mali 1. Wilson Jones, Ed Wade; 2. Tad Darden; 3. Bob Edwards; 4. Wilson Jones; 5. Bobby Rhea, George Smart, Johnny Cook, Tad Darden; 6. Pet; Eiunter, Billy Whitley, Eludnall Christopher, Bobby Beale. J 55 h Back row, left to right : H. A. Purnell, Coach; Peter Hunter, Roy Matthews, Truman Bryant, Jack Beaton, Hudnall Christopher, Jimmy Briggs, Manager. Middle row, left to right : Tad Darden, Bob Edwards, Mac Coker, William Rhodes, Johnny Cook, Bev Browne. Bottom row, left to right: Bobby Rhea, Geralds Und erwood, Kenneth Peace, Assistant Manager; Ted Peace, Sammy Lanier. ! 56 j- Boys ' Basketball Zeam Q iris’ Basketball Zeam Left to right — first row: Ann McClenny, Gladys Daughtry, Elizabeth King, Ruby Hall, Jean Powell, Juanita Brown, Lila Camp. Second row: Manager Jean Bunn, Narcissa Williams, Louise Caroon, Barbara Scott. Barbara Atkins, Ruth Brown, Audrey Lankford, Assistant Manager Shirley Darden. Third row: Antha Jean Cobb, Mancha Holland, Mary Ann Hellberg, Ella Mae King, Dorothy Cutchins, Ellen Gilmore, fourth row: Margaret Beale, Joan Watson, Emily Fowler, Judy Bradshaw, Jean Doughty, and Sara Scott. 1 57 y Monogram Club OFFICERS Mac Coker President Johnny Cook . . .Vice-President Jean Bunn Secretary and Treasurer 58 I COMPLIMENTS OF VAUGHAN AND COMPANY BANRE R S FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA Established 1886 A MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION ! 59 y Compliments of Compliments of STONEWALL HOTEL FRANKLIN EDWARDS Commissioner of Revenue Compliments of THE FRANKLIN “SANDWICH SHOP H. W. STEPHENSON TEENIE HOWELL, Owner Orders Called in Ready on Arrival Compliments of HAWA ' S BAKERY Phone 9161 FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA Compliments of HUNTERDALE SUPPLY COMPANY 8. Anna M. Gardner Compliments of Compliments of CAMPBELL GROCERY CO. FRANKLIN FROZEN FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA FOOD CORPORATION Compliments of n n nT T n nnTT Compliments of ROSE BROS. PARKER DRUG CO. Jewelers For Complete Landscape Service Visit CAMPBELL ' S NATIVE NURSERY FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA 7. Jean Bunn The VIRGINIAN DRUG STORE Drugs - Sundries - Gifts Sandwiches Fourtain Service Phone 460 FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA Compliments of POWELL HOLLAND COBB ' S ESSO STATION Standard Gas and Oil Contractors Phone 587 HUNTERDALE Compliments of BARBER SHOP Wilbert O. Smith IDEAL PLUMBING HEATING COMPANY Compliments of FRESHMAN Compliments of FRANKLIN OPEN-AIR CLASS MARKET Compliments of Compliments of A FRIEND JONES DRUG COMPANY Emmanuel Episcopal Church 9. George Smart 10. Peggy Newsoms i 60 h Best Wishes To the Class Which lias Pledged to CLIMB AS THOUGH THEY WERE TO LIVE FOREVER, LIVE AS THOUGH THEY WERE TO DIE TOMORROW” Hal J. Lyon Enterprises 6i y COMPLIMENTS OF Leggett’s Department Store Ole Dutch Gift Shop COMPLIMENTS OF The Gift Center Shop Second Avenue Franklin, Virginia COLLINS SHOPPE Fashions for Milady N. Main Street Phone 590 COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF OF Leuter’s Meat Packing Co. QWARTNEY’S SMITHFIELD, VIRGINIA MEAT PACKERS COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF OF JOHNSON’S STUDIO McCLENNY DAIRIES COMPLIMENTS OF W. HUNTER SCOTT, Inc. 6. Ann McClenny -I 62 A Complete BANKING Service Merchants and Farmers Bank FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 5. Shirley Darden -I 63 y Model Launderers FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL and CLASS RINGS Supplied by Dry Cleaners FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA W. C. Saunders Company W. C. Jones, Owner • Phone 256-1 717 East Grace Street RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Thanks To A S. W. RAWLS, Inc. Friend • JONES-HAYES Distributors FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA GULF OIL PRODUCTS Wishes YOU the Best in Your TIRES, BATTERIES and AUTO Future Careers 4. Bobby Bailey ACCESSORIES COMPLIMENTS OF HYGIA ICE COMPANY 1 64 !- COMPLIMENTS OF GILMORE GROCERY COMPLIMENTS OF B. B. H. Motor Company INCORPORATED Franklin, Va. Edenton, N. C. G. H. Steinhardt Company, Inc. General Electric Appliances FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF BRADSHAW’S Dairy Insurance today is a profession and to write it competently requires a back- ground of experience plus close atten- tion to the current needs of the insured. With those qualifications we solicit your insurance business. W. O. BRISTOW INSURANCE AGENCY CAVALIER MOTORS Virginia License No. 833 AUTHORIZED CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH SALES-SERVICE FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA Mr. Hale, Mr. Blythe, Mr. Conwell, Mr. Howell, Mr. Clark, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Matthews, Mr. Holland-- (Southampton County Men to Serve You) Chowan Milling Company Manufacturers of OLE ' TIME CORN MEAL 3. Mancha Holland Best Wishes to the Class of ' 48 McCann-Coward Chemical Co., Inc. Manufacturers of CLEARITE BLEACHED PAPER PRODUCTS -{ 65 J- W. J. M. HOLLAND AND SONS INCORPORATED FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA C. A. Cutchins Son, Inc. • ANTHA’S BEAUTY SHOP SEED, FEED, COAL Second Avenue BUILDING SUPPLIES Phone 727 WHITLEY HARDWARE ' HARDWARE OF QUALITY • Phone 480 Franklin, Virginia Hair Styling for Hats • Virginia -Carolina Motors EXCLUSIVE GAGE HATS with SALES SERVICE FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA COSTUME JEWELRY BRADY’S JEWEL BOX COMPLIMENTS OF 109 Main Street FRANKLIN LAUNDRY • and Home of Better Gifts DRY CLEANERS -1 66 y • COMPLIMENTS OF Mrs. Mary Beaton E. W. Aaron Mrs. G. W. Wade H. L. Duff Hunter Scott The Canteen A Junior A Junior Ryland Camp • COMPLIMENTS OF THE PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION 1. Bill Pace, Meta P. Matthews THE WHITE HOUSE COMPLIMENTS OF Famous for Fine Foods COUNCILL’S FLORIST Five Miles South FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA Thomas K. Monahan Dial 8112-1 Blythe Dry Cleaners Best Wishes Specialized Cleaning and Bachelor ' s Laundry Service from the Third Avenue and Mechanic St. FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA STAFF Hat Blocking - - - Alterations 2. Wilson Jones ■J 67 y Salute tke o|j 1948 Use Your Talents USE WHAT TALENTS YOU POSSESS: THE WOODS WOULD BE VERY SILENT IF NO BIRDS SANG THERE EXCEPT THOSE WHO SANG THE BEST CAMP MANUFACTURING CO., Inc. FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA This Message selected by the following Committee of our Employees: Miss Nellie Mae Lowe Class of ' 43 Thomas Irving Darden Class of ' 44 Miss Sue Carole Cook Class of ' 45 Marvin W. Williams, Jr Class of ' 46 W. Wayne Pixley Class of ' 47 { 68 y