George Washington High School - Cavalier Yearbook (Danville, VA)

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Qe SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS BILLY McCUBBINS President BOB MILLS Pice-President HARRIET HARPER Secretary-Treasurer SENIOR SPONSORS Top row Miss Thetis Shepherd, Mr. Richard J. Payne Middle row Miss Lucille Webb, Mrs. Ralph Vernon • Front row Miss Lucille Walton, Miss Elizabeth Woodson 945 CAVALIER

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GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR DIARY September 7—School started today, and we are already beginning to feel “Seniorfied.” September 14—Announcement of the cheerleaders for the ’44-’45 season was made to- day. Congratulations go to Harriet Harper, Frances Albright, and Jane Sanford, our seniors, who were selected to join Jayne Terry, Buddy Haraway, and Johnny Clement on the cheering squad. October 4—A red letter day—Hi-Y initiation—The “new ones” swarmed the halls in gala “get ups.” We had our first class meeting, and Bob Mills was elected vice-president to fill the vacancy left when Bill Townes entered the Navy. Our block of officers is now com- plete with Bill McCubbins, president, and Harriet Harper, secretary and treasurer. October 7—The football season got off to a fine start today when we turned back Lynchburg’s Glass High 14-6 in the first home encounter. October 18—Flotilla Initiations provided a lot of fun for all today. The halls of old G. W. High were filled with echoes of “Your wish is my command.” November 3—The first Thespian production, “Pride and Prejudice,” was a big success. We’re looking forward to more of them. November 18—The long awaited and much prepared for day finally arrived—Home- coming was great with all the trimmings. Strict secrecy was broken at the half time with pre- sentation of Queen Ann Luther and her attendants, Harriet Harper and Betty Prichard. November 30—The Homecoming Queen was crowned at the Thanksgiving Dance to- night. Although tlie coronation was a little delayed, it was very effective. December 2—We took an active part in the Airport Dedication today. Betty Prichard, Kathryn Benton, Mary Patience McFall, Harriet Harper, and Inez Furgurson represented G. W. and the senior class as hostesses. December 4—We had our second class meeting today to appoint committees for the play. December 8—“As the Clock Strikes,” our annual play, went off on schedule tonight. We’ve all done our share of work on the production. Although we may be a little partial, we thought it was “Super.” December 20—School was dismissed for Christmas holidays today after the presenta- tion of an inspiring assembly program. January 22—We’re proud of the new members of Quill and Scroll. They’ve earned their rewards. January 23—At our third class meeting today three senior girls were nominated for D. A. R. Award. They are Kitty Wyatt, Florence Crute, and Harriet Harper. January 26—The first conference basketball game was held in the gym tonight. We took a close one from Salem 36-35. Florence Crute was chosen for the local D. A. R. citizenship award. February 9—The Thespian banquet was held tonight. George Anderson took top honors in dramatics and was presented with the Dramatic Club award. March 2—We’ll all remember the Senior dance for a long time to come. It was the finest “barn dance” ever and girl drag “to boot.” March 9—Hats off to our class valedictorian, Florence Crute, and salutatorian, Barbara Rhodes. March 12—At a meeting of the honor society today twenty new members were voted in. Five of them were from our Senior class. May 25—CLASS DAY—Today we, the Seniors, were put on exhibition and held the center of the stage. June 3—It’s getting close to closing time on these good old years at G. W. We donned our caps and gowns for the baccalaureate sermon today. June 8—We roll down the curtain on our senior year today. With sadness we bid fare- well to G. W., leaving behind the result of six years’ work and taking with us memories of achievements and happiness that have filled our high school lives.

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George Washington High School Coleen Adams Well, what Jo you know! Dramatics Club, 1940; Salesmanship Club, 1942-44; Press Club. 1941-42; Editorial Assistant of The Chatterbox, 1941-42; Vic- tory Corps, 1942-43-44; Service Award. 1944; International Relations Club, 1944. Frances Adams ' Oh-h-h, Jaclcyl Friendship Club, 1939; Handicraft Club, 1940-41; Victory Corps. 1943-44; Student Council. 1943-44; Flotilla Club. 1944-43. Frances Albright Loves to chatter anJ to cheer Friendship Club. 1939-40-41 ; Rainbow Girls' Club. 1941-42-43-44-45; Flotilla Club. 1943- 44-43; Cheerleader. 1944-45. George Anderson Tall, dark, and handsome Public Speaking Club. 1940; Press Club. 1940-41-42-43-44; Associate Editor Chatter- box. 1943-44; Glee Club. 1942-43; President Homeroom. 1942-43; Press Club Play. 1942; Monkey's Paw, 1943; Jane Eyre. 1944; 'Pride and Prejudice. 1944; President Dra- matic Club. 1944; National Thespian; Dra- matic Honor Award. 1943-44; International Relations Club. 1944; Staff Sgt. Military Corps, 1943-44; Battalion Adjutant. 1944; Cadet Commission. 1944; Hi-Y, 1943-44; Student Council, 1944; Quill and Scroll; Circulation Manager of Cavalier. 1945; The Rock. 1945; “The Haunted Theatre,” 1944; Junior Rotarian. 1945. Peggy Arrington 'Barrel legs-whirt, wh-e-vl President of Homeroom. 1938; Knitting Club. 1938; Secretary Homeroom. 1939; Dramatic Club. 1939; Know Your City Club. 1938; Friendship Club, 1940; Vice-President Home- room. 1940; Basketball Team. 1941-42-43; Flotilla Club. 1943-44-45. Alice Baines No , let me tell you I! Dramatic Club, 1939-40; Handicraft Club. 1940-41; Travel Club. 1942-43; Secretary Homeroom. 1940-41-43-44; President Home- room. 1944-45; Chatterbox Staff. 1944-45; Cavalier Staff. 1944-45; Flotilla Club. 1943- 44-45; Press Club. 1944-45; Quill and Scroll. 1945.