Graham High School - Graham Yearbook (Bluefield, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1952 volume:

' $ g|| IHI 1 ' m i . fj GRAHAM V PUBLISHED BY GRAHAM HIGH SCHOOL BLUEFIELD, VIRGINA bin MAY Editor-in- Chief: Wanda Ruble Faculty Sponsor: Mrs. Louise Wetzel Business Manager; Madeline Bane YfARBOOK m Doris Combow Barbara Tickle Peggy Hardy Jean Ferguson Edith Brewster Lois Bishop Norma Blackwell Patsy Douthat Mary Jo Ward Joan Leedy Billie Lee Bates Jean Tilley Propertyof “ The Ubraiy of Virginia rMonmpncf, VA —We have worked long and diligently on the 1952 annual, echoing the past. We hope you enjoy it. The Staff ■54 Past and Present To know which way we’re going, We must know from whence we came; And then decide the object, The goal we would attain. So pause a moment with us here, Before you go your way, Look back to what has gone before, Look toward another day. We’re proud of those who went before , And their measure of success, They challenge us to follow them, And we shall do our best. We, the Staff, consider it a great privilege to dedicate the 1952 GR7VHAM To Mrs. Louise Wetzel, our beloved sponsor. Her sincere devotion, amiable spirit, and loyal service to the school and students have been an inspiration. Without her support and guidance this publication would not have been possible. yMINISTRATION J. L. WALTHALL Superintendent of Tazewell Coxinty Schools P. E. GOODMAN Board of Education Clear Fork District LEWIS N. DALTON Principal of Graham High School (ttllTV Catherine Dunn Office Virginia Morehead Seventh Grade Jane Eades Science James Spangler Music Nancy Cole Math and English Bill Shellenberger Physical Education Geraldine Stowers Physical Education Thelma Dalton Seventh Grade Alice Presley Math and English Virginia Fallis Commercial STAFF Louise Wetzel English Greta Gillenwater Foreign Languages Iris Harman History and English Kathleen Damron Mathematics Ann Haner History Lawrence Bradley Head Coach Josephine Wingate Seventh Grade Minnie Sue Webb Librarian Nancy Trenton English Carmen Carter Seventh Grade SCHOOl The first schools in Bluefield were established many years ago. One of these was on Emory Court; another on Hockman Pike. Two or more schools were located at various times on the site now occupied by Graham High School, erected in 1913 (so states the cornerstone of the building). Our school was much smaller then and yet it housed the grades and high school classes. Graham grew - slowly at first but more rapidly as years went by. A new gym was added, and several partitions taken out to pro- vide a library and house the home economics department. At this time, 1937 , the grades were moved to a new building. Then Graham became truly a high school, retaining only the seventh grade of the elementary school. More recently classes have been held in a frame structure known as Holbrook House, the basement, the former book- store, and the auditorium. Students will remember many things as they leave Graham, for somethings have become a tradition. Among these: The Hallow- ween Carnival, at which time a King and Queen are crowned; the interclass tournaments in basketball, held after the regular season is over; the club formals; the Junior -Senior banquet and prom; the trip to Washington for the Senior class; the school paper and annual; the class plays; and the athletic teams. It would be impossible to name all these associated with the growth of the school but mention must be made of: A. S. Greever, superintendent of Tazewell Schools for over thirty years; S.N. Huffard, a loyal Bluefielder who served on the School Board for twenty -nine years; Z.T. Kyle, the principal for a number of years and under whose leadership the school was remodeled. More re- cently we had T. M. Gillespie as principal and Hugh Cassell as supe rintendent. But time marches on and Paul Goodman, J. L. Walthall, and L.N. Dalton serve as board member, superintendent, and principal respectively. Bluefielders are looking forward to the erection of a new high school across the railroad from the present structure. A bridge will connect the new building with the present one (which will then house the junior high school and part of the, elementary grades). As a whole the school has had able leadership and every one feels fortunate to have as principal Lewis N. Dalton, who we feel sure, will guide Graham to better and higher things and help students stick to their slogan, Finish the Job. John Beard Betty Chafin Vice President Secretary THE PAST The fall of 1948 saw our dignified Seniors enter Graham High as lowly freshman. How inej erienced we were! Though lacking quality, we possessed quantity, numbering well over a hundred. We elected Bill Backus our president. The year passed and we learned our way around and became a part of the school family. The sophomore year we began to take part in sports and to be known a little better. Having no one better than Bill, we reelected him presi- dent. Then almost before we knew it we were jimiors. We chose Aunt Cathy ' s Cat as our play and had a wonderful time practicing for it. The big event was the banquet and prom we gave the Seniors. Bill had been such a good president for two years that we chose him a third and made plans to elect him for a fourth time. At last it came-our Senior year. Having added and subtracted senior members we were ninety -five in number, the largest class to graduate from Graham up to now. We are looking forward to our play, the trip to Wash- ington, the prom, and commencement. It has been fun, but we have begun to realize that life is not all fun and are thinking seriously of what we shall do when we leave Graham. Wanda Ruble T reasure r SIIIOR Sadie Mitchem William Butt Margaret Green Geraldine Russo Edith Brewster Phil Compton Eddie Coon Shirley Turner Lena Y ost Anita Jo Haun Jim Lovell Doris Combow John Backus Charlotte Pruett Billie Lee Bates Sammy Hylton Frances Asbury Bobby Neece Lambert Barbara Tickle Alice Callaway Paul Hugh Ja Madeline Bane Patsy Douthat Lewis King Norma Blackwell Andy Hodock John J. T. Yost Catherine Noel Martha Myles Donald Neal Neil Heldreth Lois Bishop Betty Lilly Orrin Amburn Neoma Ann Carter Sam Asbury SENIOR Norma King Helen Brooks Jimmy Necessary Mary Jo Ward Sam Yost Daws Barker Lynn Hughes Mary H. Browning Claude Tank Tolbert Joan Leedy Shirley Ruble James Bailey Jean Tilley Edna Spradlin William Bill Christian Jane Tickle Richard Phillips Riley Williams Retha Adair Howard Scott Shirley Ann Neal Peggy Crabtree James Jim Rose Anna Lee Slade Carol Reynolds Williann Bill George Gene Wagner Randolph Randy Grim Benny Neb Tibbs Nancy Compton Frances Bailey Douglas Doug Creger Ann Yost Shirley Bowles Sammy Sambo Crockett James Powers James Gross John French ECHOES FROM THE PAST Graham High graduates may be found in many fields. Some of them have made names for themselves and in that way reflect glory on their alma mater; many of them have re- mained in the background, as far as publicity is conceived, and are just general, all-round good citizens. The parents of many of our Graham students are themselves graduates of Graham High. A few names have been selected at random and the fields into which they have gone; Willis Anderson, Carl Gillespie, and Garnett Shufflebarger are lawyers. Dr. Douglas Crockett, Dr. Cecil Chandler, and Dr. Forrest Shufflebarger chose the medical profession. Robert Homer Anderson and T.D. Yost are ministers. Bill Dudley is Graham ' s only all-American football player. Five of the teachers at Graham are former graduates of the school: Greta Warden Gillenwater, Ann Shufflebarger Haner, Josephine Perry Wingate, Nancy Omar Trenton, Carmen Carter. Vincent Sexton is Judge of The Circuit Court of this section of Virginia. Thelma Phlegar Owens has just published a book Daddy Was A Doctor. J. G. W. Gillespie is a dentist. This list could go on and on as our graduating classes increase in size from year to year. Many of our boys went into service and a number gave their lives on foreign battle fields. Many boys and girls are in The Armed Forces now. We salute you, former students and graduates. This year ninety-five more will join the ranks of Graham High graduates. May we all reflect honor on our school and serve our community and nation to the best of our ability. Glenn Powers Dan Shrader Edward Sonny Scott MOST CHEERFUL Sam Asbury MOST POPULAR Barbara Tickle MOST STUDIOUS Eddie Coon am OFFictes Henry Shrader Vice -President Bill Presley President Mary Frances Whitenack Treasurer Sponsors: Mrs. Haner and Mrs. Trenton Flower: Yellow Rose Colors: Yellow and White Motto: The reward of a thing well done is to have done it Eddie Akers Nancy Shuffle bar ger Wayne Shupe Peggy Hardy Eunice Dailey Jimmy McCoy Martha Ire son Leonard Yost Linden Evans Mae Kennedy Frank Gillespie Frankie Joyce Pat Riedel Ronald Brewer Dottie Bryant David Danley Okley Davidson Jo Anna Harvey James Fuqua Ellen Scott Roberta Douthat Mervyn Anderson Ann Hale Don Copley Dickie Matthews Alene Angles Jim Barrett Shirley Melvin Frances Barton Darrow Harmon Darlene Durham Bobbie Morris Fred Wagner Betty Boswell Charles Maxey Ada Johnson Zerna Simmons Leonard Harris Anna Yost Buddy Fleshman Vandy Nabors Annette Totten Raleigh Neel Peggy Hinkle Thula Patrick Jackie Barrett Jo Davis Dean Tabor cuss Junior Lewis Joyce Shanahan Donald Scott Charlotte Caudill Jean Ferguson Stewart Vanhoozer Shelby Lee Samuel Dickens Robert Clendenen Nora Epperson W . C . B lanken s hip Nancy Johnson Leola Hartley Preston Bailey Shirley Heldreth Lewis Compton Jean George Richard Spurgeon Ernest Horne James Lawrence Bobby Deaton Norman Carter Douglas Daniel Dewey Wolford Bill Nichols Johnny Hodock Betty McClanahan Lester Patton A. L. Nuckolls James Perkins David Russell ECHOES The Huffard medal has become a tradition, too. Mr, S.N. Huffard first pre- sented the medal in I 9 I 6 ; Glenna James (Mrs. Kennedy) received the medal that year. Mary Cameron (Mrs. Farharason) won the award in 1917 and Annie Laura Spraker (Mrs, George Miller) in I9I8. More recent recipients were Gloria Andes and Lois Neal, who tied, in 1950 and Phyllis Bell in 1951. As far as we can find out Mr. Stout was principal in the new school. (1913) Mr. Lincoln was principal in 1915. The first annual was called Shaum. We wonder why. Ann Shuffle barger Haner was the first majorette Graham ever had. Gordon Perkins and Betty Harris were the Negative team state winners in debate at Charlottesville in 1951. Listen carefully for other echoes of the past. If any of ours are wrong it ' s be- cause we are new at interpreting echoes. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Mary Alice Smith Secretary Flower: Yellow Mum Colors: Dark Green and Gold Motto: Give what you have, it may be better than you think. Sponsors: Miss Harmon and Mrs. Eades Eddie Adair Walter Altizer Shirley Anderson Robert Armentrout Carl As bury Margaret Averill SOPHOMORE David Bailey Arthur Baker Charlotte Baker Geraldine Ball Nancy Barnett Hester Beverly Betty Bourne Margaret Browning Betty Buchanan Bobby Burkett Jimmy Busic Walter Burton T om Caldwell Ellen Callaway Mamie Carroll Jimmy Collins Jacquline Connoy Sandra Cooley Phyllis Coon Sonny Cox Vernon Cochran Jill Dalton Tommy Dalton Betty Jo Davidson Richard Devor T om Durham Bobby Earnest Hoge Fields Steve Fields William Fields Nancy F rench Ralph French Dorothy Guwyer Wayne Hall Kay Hammed Carlin Harmon Joan Harmon Pansy Hawks Danny Henderson Louise Hess F ranklin Hess Dorothy Hicks Nancy Hicks Shirley Hill Nancy Holbrook Delores Honaker Hudson Hufford Barbara Hughes Larry Jones Opal Jones Jimmy Kensley Shirley Lambert Clinton Lewis Betty Marshall Carolyn Matthews Betty Mattox Bill Maxey Ann McCormick Tony Mendez Kenneth Munsey Carolee Myers Peggy Neal Judy Noel Don Pennington Shelby Perdue Imogene Powers Buddy Presley Jean Ray Shirley Richardson Donnie Roach Betty Shrader Jack Slade Wilma Spence Buddy Stevenson Shirley Tabor Buddy Taylor Nancy Tibbs Alma Tickle Naomi Thompson Bobby Turner Ellen Vanhoozer Lois Wagner Howard Walker Juanita Wallace Betty Jo Warner Janice Workman Arnold Yost Clara Yost Patricia Yost Will Rogers Yost Margaret Whitley President IKESIIMIII CItSS Gene Andes Vice -President Jean Angles Treasurer Jerry Jessie Secretary Tom Amos Carolyn Anderson D oug Angle s Eugene Angles Janice Austin Valerie Ay re Sammy Bane Dickie Barrett Bobbie Biggers Lynnell Biggers Dana Bishop Frances Blankenship Arthur Bourne FR[SIIMII Gordon Brewster Margaret Brinkley Irene Britt Harold Brooks Betty Buchanan Deanne Burkholder Jerry Butt Clinton Carroll Janice Clendenen George Cochran Nancy Coffey Patricia Copley Douglas Cox Bobbie Crabtree Pierce Crabtree Shirley Crabtree Carlene Creasy Patsy Crigger Joyce Cumbow Blencowe Daniel Oceania Devor Delmas Devor James Duncan Patricia Ellis Zane Epperson Jack Fife Stanley Foreman Claudine Frye James Gillespie Wallace Green Alvin Hall Betty Harless Edwin Hartley Charles Hart Shirleen Hinkle Barbara Hoge Sherman Horne Frank Hurt Judy Jackson Peggy Jackson Edwin James Thomas Jeffery Judy Johnston Ann Jones Jan Jones Eugene Kinder Beanna King Clyde Lambert Joan Lambert Judith Lawrence Robert Martin Louise Matthews Jackie McClanahan Dorothy Neal Frank Neal Norma Lee Neal William Neel Mary Ellen Pardue Diana Patton Eleanor Patton Peggy Patton Howard Pennington Robert Pennington Dana Poteet Marie Price Pauline Pruett Shirley Pruett Richard Reedy Harold Ruble Darlene Scott Britt Shawver Betty Jo Shelton Jerry Shrader Billy Joe Sifford Ray Simmons Shirley Sluss Arnold Smith Gerald Smith John Smith Lonnie Smith Nancy Smith Pauline Smith John Starling Anna Mae Steele Carl Stevenson Ruth Stevenson Ronald Summers Charlotte Tabor Pearl Tabor Maxine Tickle Neta Mae Thomas Nancy Thomason Ann Thompson Elwood Thompson Joyce Waggoner Ann Wallace Marvin Walker Marlene Williams Clyde Wolford Glenn Yost Ina Jean Yost Ronald Coon FRtSHMEII SEVENTH CRiE Gloria Patton Adean Perdue John Perez Donnie Poteet Corine Powers Joe Pruett Lewis Puckett Ronald Quesenberry Dorothy Ray Patsy Ruble Charles Sarver Vincent Sexton, David Shawver Bruce Shrader Larry Simmons Sue Smith Betty Spurgeon Gertrude Stas sen Julius Stas sen Ralph Steelman Lowell Stovall Douglas Tabor Earl Tabor Janet Tabor Jerry Tabor Nancy Tabor Tommy Tabor John Tate Barbara Taylor Nelcine Taylor Virgie Taylor Billy Thomason, Bobby Thompson Dada Thompson Fred Thompson Jack Thompson Eloise Tibbs Frances Tibbs Freda Tickle Robert Tilley Max Turner Gordon Van Dyke Dorothy Waggoner .Betty Walker Glenn Webb Kenneth White June Whitehead Ether Whitt Frankie Wilburn Joyce Winstead Matthew, Williams Arlene Wolford Edith Woody Louise Woody Shirley Woody Harold York mim GRi[ Rebecca Durham Rena Evans Shirley Evans Richard Finley Jim Fox Richard French Lois Fugate Joe Gillispie Tommy Gragg Carol Gregory Lelia Hall Millie Hall Ruth Hall Jim Hardy Billie Ray Harman Janet Harris Kelly Harvey Ida Ellen Hedrick Gene Heldreth Jimmy Johnson Gene King Joyce Lambert Ronald Lambert Dale Lawrence George Lawrence Sarah Lawson Shirley Lawson Hope Leonard Elmer Lewis Bobby Lewis Sarah Liddle Jo Ann Lovell Richard Louthan Charles Mabe Alice Matthews Shirley McFarland George McGuire Marion McNew Thomas McNew Elizabeth Merritt Franklin Mitchell Otis Mitchell Ralph Mitchell Bobby Mite hem Howard Mitchem Janet Moore Nellie Murdock Alice Neal Eddie Neal Curtis Necessary Madge Neece Nancy Nelson Ronald Otey Bobby Painter Ruth Patrick Charles Patton mim CRiiDE Gertrude Alley Shirley Alley Patsy Anderson Doris Angles Jerry Averill Ben Tom Bailey Dallas Bailey Ruth Barbour Howard Barker Virginia Bates Jerry Blankenship Mildred Blankenship Jake Boothe Mattie Boothe Dallas Bourne Janice Bourne Otey Bowles John Bowman Jerry Brooks Joe Broyles Nancy Buchanan Donald Burress Dorothy Burress Dickie Burton Margaret Burton Carl Calfee Frank Carroll Connie Carter Donald Carter Jack Carter Randolph Carter Geneva Caudill Peggy Cochran Rebecca Combs Alvin Cooke Richard Cooley Billy Joe Coon Jerry Cox Hiter Crabtree Donald Crosa Allen Devor Buford Devor Patty Doak Eleanor Douthat Jean Dudley Gail Durham Mary Ellen Durham ACTIVITIES SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 5th School Opened 7th Beaver -Graham Football Game 29 th Tazewell-Graham Football Game OCTOBER 17th Key Club presented wire recorder to the school 26 th The dedication of the New Town Hall 31st The annual Halloween Carnival NOVEMBER 6th Government classes conducted school elections for county officials 13th Solicited ads for the Annual I6th Football Banquet 17th Debonaire Formal 20th Y-Teens sent candy bars to Italy 22nd Thanksgiving Holidays 29th-30th Junior Play DECEMBER 3rd Latin Club sent money to Italy for educational purposes 7th Basketball season opened 21st Christmas Holidays begun 29 th Key Club put motto over the stage JANUARY 11th Tazewell Basketball Game 12th Birthday of Graham radio program GREETINGS FROM GRAHAM. 15th Beaver Basketball Game -- 25th March of Dimes Dance was given by the Junior Woman ' s Club Date not certain F.T.A. adopted a school seal CALENDAR FEBRUARY 2nd Sub Deb Formal 5th Beaver Basketball Game 7th Student Council Panel Discussion 8th Tazewell Basketball Game also, Y-Teen Convention at Richmond 11th American Legion Speech Contest 14th Annual went to press MARCH 15th Key Club Square Dance 22nd Physics Club Square Dance 29 th International Key Club Convention in Richmond Dates not set in March: Delta Kappa Gamma program by F.T.A. Class Tournaments District Speech meet APRIL 5th Music Festival 18th Senior Play 25th Tazewell Music Festival Dates not set; Student Council officers elected MAY 2 3 Beta Club Convention in Richmond 6th Seniors leave for Washington trip 29 th School out 29 th or 30th Graduation exercises Dates not set: Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom May Court Band goes to Winchester CARNIVAL COURT Richard Phillips . . . . Jean Angles Ellen Callaway May Kennedy Patsy Douthat John Beard Barbara Tickle Douglas Creger Sammy Hylton Betty Chafin Mary Lou Peters . . . . Dorothy Hicks Patty Doak Richard Spurgeon . . , Phillip Yost Emily Hope Gillespie Gene Johnson Ginger Hawkins Charles Pruett Herald . ... . Freshman Attendant , . . . . Sophomore Attendant Junior Attendant Senior Attendant to Queen Senior Attendant to King Queen King , Senior Attendant to King Senior Attendant to Queen Junior Attendant . . . . Sophomore Attendant . Seventh Grade Attendant Herald Crown Bearer Flower Girl Train Bearer Flower Girl Crown Bearer THE SUB DEB FORMAL Theme: “With A Song In My Heart” BETWEEN CLASSES PRACTICING FOR THE SHOW READY TO SING, “SCHOOL DAYS. ” ‘WHO WOULDN’T BE CRAZY?” THE JUNIOR PLAY STUDENT COUNCIL STUDENT COUNCIL HISTORY The Student Council became an active part of school life during 1949-50, with Harold Walker as president. Since then the succeeding presidents, Bonnie Ayres and Sammy Hylton, have helped the student council create higher standards and a better feeling between students and faculty members, and have made the students feel that they have a hand in seeing that their school is tops in efficiency, co-operation, citizenship, and sportmanship. Motto: To serve others and help others serve themselves Sponsor: Mrs. Battle Cole Colors: Blue and Yellow Officers : Sammy Hylton: President Henry Shrader: Vice President Betty Chafin: Secretary Frances Asbury: Treasurer The F.T.A. was formed in 1950-51 with Patsy Douthat as first president, Betty Chafin as Vice President, Peggy Shupe as Secretary, Joe McCoy Treasurer, and Mrs. Ray Stowers as sponsor. Being a new club, they are striving to learn more of the work of various teaching organizations, and the many opportunities of the teaching profession. Motto: Knowledge comes but Wisdom Lingers Colors: Silver and Black Sponsor: Mrs. Ray Stowers Officers : President: Betty Chafin Secretary: Peggy Crabtree Historian: Jo Ellen Harris Vice-President: Peggy Hardy Treasurer: Margie Averill Librarian: Charlotte Pruett BUSY m CLUB The Busy Bee Club, a seventh grade service club, was organized in September 1950 with Miss Carmen Carter as sponsor. There are two sections with separate officers. Slogan: We serve ourselves by serving others. Sponsors: Carmen Carter and Thelma Dalton Membership: 85 Officers: President: Vincent Sexton President: Virginia Bates Vice President: Shirley Lawson Vice President: John Tate Secretary: Carol Gregory Secretary: Dorothy Wagner Treasurer: Sarah Liddle Treasurer: Adean Perdue s- Graham has had several bands during the years. Mr. Gillespie organized a band in the ' 30 ' s. Mr. Davenport was director for a couple of years; then Mr. Gillespie took the band back after Mr . Davenport left. He was followed by Miss Hambrick. Mr. Spangler reorganized the band in 1947. Since then the band has received a bid twice to play at the Apple Blossom Festival and been awarded a superior rating. We consider our band me of the outstanding bands in this area. IJORETIEi; onciiped The Debonaire Club was organized in 1946 to fill the need felt for another social club at Graham. Miss Dorothy Carbough, a member of the faculty, and Miss Mary Murdock were the first sponsors. Frances Neel was the first president. Since 1950 the Debonaires have held a formal each fall. All students are in- vited to this formal and it has become a high light of the autumn season. For two years the club has been sponsored by Mrs. Carter Damron, who chap- erones the girls on camping trips and supervises their other activities. By cooperating with the school and associating with one another the members hope to improve themselves and to be of service to others always. Sponsor: Mrs. Carter Damron - Motto: Not for self but for all. Colors: Red and White - Flower: Rose OFFICERS: President: Patsy Douthat - Vice-President: Betty Chafin Secretary: Charlotte Pruett - Treasurer: Jo Anna Harvey Sgt. -At-Arms: Jo Ellen Harris - Pub. Chairman: Ann Yost Flower: White Gardenia Colors : Blue White Sponsors: Mrs. Byron Haner Motto: Cream of the Mrs . Crop Alyoe Barnett The Sub Deb Club was organized several years before it became nationalized. Lina Jennings Bertock and Bee Smith were in the first club. Ann Shufflebarger , now Mrs. Haner, was president of the club the year it became affiliated with the national organization, 1941. This club takes an active part in other school activities beside social events. It sponsors a mid-winter formal which adds cheer to the long period between midterm examinations and Easter vacation. The entire student body is invited to attend the dance. It is hoped that this club will continue to grow along with Graham High. Officers : Pre sident-Billie Lee Bates Vice President -Shirley Bowles Secretary -Judy Morgan Treasurer-Frances Asbury Publicity-Alice Callaway Sgt. at arms -Gwen Johnson KEV CEII The Key Club, sponsored by the Graham Kiwanis Club, was organized in 1949 with Jim Anderson as President. Being a service club, it has carried on numerous projects for the school. The first year the classrooms were renumbered and a safe driving course was sponsored. Since then the club has assisted in some painting, presented a tape recorder to the school, and painted a slogan above the stage. The object of the club is to build better citizens for tomorrow and we consider it quite an honor to be invited to join. School Sponsors: Mr. Dalton and Mr. Spangler President: John Backus Secretary: John Beard Vice President: Bill Presley Treasurer: Lewis King mh ciuB The Beta Club was organized and became a part of the National Beta Club in 1946, under sponsor- ship of Mr. Gillespie. Anna Harrell was the first president. Invitations are extended to students to join on the basis of grades and character. Miss Fallis is sponsor this year and Alice Callaway president. 1 PHYSICS cini The history of the Physics Club dates back to 1947. In that year the organization adopted a constitution which is still in use today. The Physics Club is primarily a service club, but one social event is held each year. The membership is composed of members of the physics class. The club installed a sound system in the auditorium and electrical outlets in the classrooms. They also experimented with television. Lynn Hughes is the president and Mrs. Damron the sponsor. CHIMISTV CIUS tlllCIHli CLUB I President: Eddie Crews Vice President: Patsy Douthat Secretary: Peggy Crabtree Treasurer: Jo Ellen Harris CLUB n President; Martha Ireson Vice President: Judy Morgan Secretary: Bobby Douthat Treasurer: Donnie Thompson 1 J tlliu sun Mrs. Dunn Office Secretary Mr. Dalton Principal Office Girls: Betty Chafin Jo Ellen Harris Wanda Ruble Margaret Averill Frances Asbury Ann Y ost ART CIOI The Art Club is made up of members of the class. They work under the direction of Mrs. Dunn. They help the school in many ways. LATIN CLUB The Latin ' Club, begun in 1946, is an organization composed of those who take Latin and is sponsored by the foreign language teacher, Mrs. Greta Gillenwater. The meetings are held in class once a month. They contribute to worthy causes. The high light is a banquet held just before the school year closes. Motto: Labor Ommia Vincit Flower: Viola Colors: Purple and Gold President: Charlotte Pruett V-President: Jimmy Barrett Secretary: Margo Amoto Treasurer: Sonny Cox Program Chairman: Alice Callaway IllUllt CUB Members of the Library Club act as as- sistants to the librarian. CAr[T[RIA The Cafeteria is very seldom quiet. Only after the storm is over does it look this way. Mrs. John Hodnet, not pictured, is the very efficient manager . She is assisted by Mrs. Bar- rett and some of the high school girls. JOURNALISM CLASS The School Paper, The Graham Ato m, is published by the class in journalism under the di- rection of Mrs. Trenton. The name. The Graham Atom, was suggested by Mr. C. W. Jackson, a former teacher, in 1946 or 1947 . Y nm The Y -Teens are a group of girls interested in tlie Young Woman’s Christian Association and carry- ing out the ideals of that group. Motto: To grow as a person in relationship with people of all races, religion, and nationalities, and to grow in knowledge and love of God, Sponsors: Miss Iris Harman and Mrs. L.O. Nelson Colors; Blue and White Flower: White Carnation CHOIR The Choir adds much to our school with programs of special types of music. Mrs. Walter Presley has charge of the choir this year. n[iCH cine u cm The present 4-H Club wa,s orgamzed in 1949, with Miss Carmen Carter as sponsor and Gene Wagner as president. Miss Carter is still the sponsor and Gene, President. The Graham 4-H Club is tlie largest in the county and possibly the largest in the state. When the club was organized there were approximately 60 mem- ■bers, now there are 130. The purpose of the 4-H Club is to make its members better citizens and better adapt- ed to life . President: Jimmy McCoy - Secretary: Madeline Bane Vice President: Leonard Yost - Treasurer: Okey Yost tcriviiiES CHEEIlEtBEIS Nancy Hicks, Joanna Harvey, Janie Farthing, Mary Lou Peters, Cathleen Shrader-head cheer -leader , Jean Angles. Graham has had unusually outstanding athletic teams for such a small school. Our trophy case filled with the fruits of victory speaks well for our boys and their coaches through the years. We point with pride to our defeat of Beaver ' s football team this years. We look forward to more victories in the future, but more important we ' ll play the game fairly and -win or lose -be good sports. J • I Jimmy Collins I 1 Bobby Lampert m I Jo Henry Bowen ! David Danley Jolm Beard Buddy Stevenson I i ««• Okey Yost Jim Thompson Jimmy Kinzer .“V Sammy Crockett Bill Backus Paul Jackson Sammy Hylton J. B, Bowling Ben Tibbs Buddy Presley Claude Tolbert Ronald Brewer ' Frank Gillespie H60 v51 ‘h |i . 9 H f . wL • 4 1 • i V JUNIOR HIGH VARSITY 0 ttvr misiuiiui Brewer Jackson McCoy Hylton Brewer Lampert Danley GIRli;’ BASmBAll Members of the Squad: First Row: Jean Angles, Cathleen Shrader, Dottie Bryant, Marie Price, Judy Noel, Ann Yost, Anna Yost. Second Row: Margaret Whitley, Frances Bailey , Betty Chafin, Mary Helen Browning, Doris Barker, Margo Amato, Jane Tickle, Shirley Ruble, Bobby Douthat. Coach: Mr. Ballard Managers: Patsy Douthat, Peggy Crabtree The Girls ' Athletic Association of Graham High School was organized in 1949. Its purpose is to sponsor an intramural sports program for the girls. Many girls are given the chance to compete with classmates in various sports. By participating in different sports the girls earn awards consisting of letters, cresents, and pins. Since its beginning the G. A. A. has grown, and it is hoped that it will continue to grow in the future and develop fair play, team work, and good sportsmanship among our Graham High Girls. It is spon- sored by Mrs. Ray Stowers. siiiioi! DiRicmiiy RETHA ADAIR Maiorette 1,2 3,4, Head; Chemistry Club President 3; Glee Club 1 , Z, 3; Beta Club 1; Y -Teen Club 3. ORRIN AMBURN Chemistry 3; Physics 4; Fire Fighters 3,4« MABEE CATHLEEN ANGLES Basketball 1,2, 3,4, Captain 4; Cheerleader 2,4; Deb- tsiaire 4; G, A A„ 2,3, President 4; Choir 1,2, 3,4; Home Ec, Club 2,4, President; May Court 3; Carnival Court L FRANCES LOUISE ASBURY Cheerleader 1,3; Treasurer of class 1; Choir 1; Library Staff 1; Sub-Deb Club 2,3,4, Treasurer; Paper Staff 3; Office Staff 3,4; Beta Club 4; Speech Class 3; Junior Play; Annual Staff 2; Student Council 4; G. A, A, 3,4; May Court 3,4; Sr, Superlative. WILLIAM ROBERT BACKUS Class President 1,2, 3,4; Key Club 2, Vice-President 3, 4; French Club 3,4; F ootball 3 , 4; 4� H Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 3; Chemistry Cbj.b 3, Secretary; Physics Club 4; Fire Fighters 3,4; Track 3, JOHN ALLEN BACKUS Key Club 2,3, Secreta ry 3,4; President 4; Football 2,3,4; Track 2; Fire Fighters 2,3,4; Latin Club 2,3, Treasurer; Varsity Club 3,4; Student Co mcii 4; Physics Cluls 4; Class Treasurer 3; Boys’ State 3; 4-H Club 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 . JAMES BAILEY Chemistry Club 1; Fire Fighters 2; Band 3,4. FRANCES MADELINE BANE y-Teen Club 1,2, Secretary 2, President 3; Treasurer 4; ¥“-Teen Convention 2,3; French Club 3, Secretary 4; Chemistry Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Business Manager 4; Home Ec. Club 1; F.T.A. 3,4; Beta Club 3,4; Dictue Club 1,2. DAWS BARKER FRANCES ARNET B.AILEY G.A.A. 3,4 Treasurer; Sub-Deb Club 3; Basketball 3, 4; Y-Teen 4; Home Ec, Club 3; Paper Staff 4; Choir 1 , 2 . BILLIE LEE BATES Sub-Deb Club 2,3,4 President 4; Dictus Club 1,2; Beta Club 1,2,3 Vice President 3; Corresponding Secretary 4; Latin Club 2,3 Secretary 3; Chemistry Club 4; Junior play; Glee Club 1; Annual Staff 4; Office Staff 3; Student Council 4; Home Ec. Club 3, JOHN BEARD Key Club 2,3,4; Beta Club 2,3; Football 2,3,4; Boys State 3; Vice-President Class 4; Fire Fighters 4; Car- nival Court 4; Physics Club 4; Chemistry Club 3; Student Council 3; Varsity Club 3,4; Junior Play 3; French 3,4. NORMA GAY BLACKWELL Band 1, Annual Staff 4; 4-H Club 2,3,4, SHIRLEY IVERINE BOWLES Sub-Deb Club 1,2, 3,4; Vice President 4; Glee Club 1,2; Dictus 1; Latin Club 2,3. LOIS ELINOR BISHOP Home Ec. Club 2; Beta Club 1,2, 3,4; 4-H Club 3,4, Reporter 4; Annual Staff 4. ERNEST RAY BREWER Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Fire Fighters 4; Varsity 2 , 3 , 4; Home Ec. 2, EDITH SADIE BREWSTER Y-Teen Club 2, 3,4; G. A. A. 2,3,4; Home Ec. Club 3; Annual Staff 4; F, T. A, 3. HELEN BROOKS Latin Club 2,3; Home Ec. Club 2,3; Y-Teen 4. MARY HELEN BROWNING Choir 1; Speech Class 3; G.A. A, 4; Basketball 4. WILLIAM BUTT Chemistry Club 3; Fire Fighters 3,4; Physics Club 4. ALICE LEE CALLAWAY Y“Teen Club 1; Cafeteria Staff 1,2; Home Ec, Club 2; Junior Play 3; Chemistry Club 3; Latin Club 4; Beta Club 2,3,4 President 4; Sub-Deb Club 4; Paper Staff 4; Student Council 4. NEOMIA SEBRA CARTER Latin 2,3. BETTY LEE CHAFIN Debonaire Club 2,3,4; Vice President 4; Beta Club 2, 3,4; Latin Club 2,3; Student Council Secretary 4; Girls ' State 3; F.T.A. Vice President 3; President 4; Dictus Club 2; May Court, Maid of Hcsnor 3; Carnival Court 4; Basketball 3,4; G.A, A. 2,3,4; Class Secretary 4, ROGERS WILLIAM CHRISTIAN Fire Fighters 4. NANCY NELLIS COMPTON Secretary Class 1; Student Council 1; Y-Teen Club 2, 3,4; Sub-Deb Club 3,4; Home Ec, Club 3; Paper Staff 4; Band 1 . PHIL COWTON Chemistry Club 3; Physics Club 4; 4-H Club; Fire Fight- ers 4; Library Science Club 4, EDDIE COON Key Club 2; Chemistry Treasurer 2; Physics Club Secre- tary 4. PEGGY ANN CRABTREE Debonaire Club 4; Y -Teen Club 1 , 2, Treasurer 2, 3; President 4; F.T.A. 3, Secretary 3; Latin 2,3; Band 1,2; Chemistry Club Secretary 4; Choir 1; Junior Play; G.A. A. 4; Library Science Secretary 4; Home Ec. Club 3; Paper Sfeiff 4; Editor; Manager of Basketball 4. DOUGLAS CREGER Fire Fighters 2,3,4; Varsity Club 1,2, 3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Carnival Court King 4; Basketball 4. EDDIE CLAY CREV S Latin Club Vice President 2,3; Key Club 3,4; Fire Fight- ers 3,4; Varsity Club 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Chemistry Club President 4; F.T.A, 4; Dictus Club 2; Paper Staff 2; Baseball 2,4; Track 3; Home Ec. Club 2. SAMMY KING CROCKETT Band 1,2,3; French Club 3; Chemistry Club 3; Fire Fighters 3,4; Varsity Club 4; Basketball 2,3; Football 3,4. DORIS ANN CUMBOW Transfer from Virginia High School; Science Club 1; Latin Club 2; Beta Club 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4, PATSY DARLENE DOUTHAT Secretary of Class 3; Debonaire 1,2, Secretary 3; Presi- dent 4; Beta Club 1,2, 3,4; Corresponding Secretary 3; Latin Club 2,3; G.A. A. 3,4; Student Council Secretary 3,4; Chemistry Vice President 4; Annual Staff 1,2,3, Assistant Editor 4; F.T.A, 3,4, President 3; Carnival Court 3,4; Girls’ State 3; Manager of Basketball 4. JANIE RAE FARTHING Transfer from Wade Junior High School; T.A.B, Club 1; Y-Teen 2,4; Home Ec, Club 2,4; G, A. A. 2,4; Beta Club 4; Paper Staff 4; Cheerleader 4. JOHN FRENCH Fire Fighters 3,4; 4-H Club 2,3,4; Physics Club 4; Chemistry Club 4. Y ILLIAM GEORGE 4“H Club 2; Home Ec. Club 1; Physics 4; Chemistry 3; Football 1; Fire Fighters 2. RANDOLPH GRIM Key Club 4; Physics Club 4; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Foot- ball 1,2; Fire Fighters 4, JAMES FRANCIS GROSS Fire Fighters 3,4; Physics Club 4, JO ELLEN HARRIS Debonaire 2,3,4; Thespians 2,3 Secretary; F.T.A. 2,3,4; Speech Class 2; Chemistry Treasurer 4; Physics Club 4; Carnival Court 1; Y-Teen 1,2; Glee Club 1, ANITA JO HAUN Y-Teen 1 , 2, 3, 4; Choir 1; Latin 2,3; Junior Play 3; F, T.A, 3; Chemistry 4, NEIL MORRIS HE LORE TH Chemistry Club 3; Baseball 2,3. ANDY HODOCK Chemistry 3; Fire Fighters 3. CHARLIE LYNN HUGHES Band 1,2, 3, 4; Physics 4; Chemistry 3; Fire Fighters 4, SAMUEL WADE HYLTON JR, Class Vice P resident 1 , 2,3; Student Council, Vice Presi- dent 3, President 4; Key Club 2,3,4; Fire Fighters 3,4; Boys ' State 3; V ar sity Club 2 , 3,4; Basketball i , 2 , 3,4; Football 3,4; Carnival Court 4; Physics Club 4; Annual Staff 3. EDWARD JACKSON Chemistry Club 3; Fire Fighters 3,4, HUGH PAUL JACKSON Basketball 2, 3 , 4, 5; Football 2, 3 , 4, 5; Varsity 2,3,4, 5; Secretary of Class 1; Vice President Class 2; President of Class 3; Fire Fighters 1,2, 3,4,5; Baseball Manager 2; Vice President Council 3; Carnival Court 4. GWENDOLYN ANN JOHNSON Transfer from Richlands High School, Sub-Deb Club 3,4; Junior Play 3; Choir 4; Speech 3. LEWIS KING Transfer from Narrows High School, Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Key Club 2, 3,4; Treasurer of Key Club; Beta Club 4; Fire Fighters 4; Physics Club 4; Chemistry Club 4, NORMA JANET KING Transfer from Beaver High School; Contures 3; Y-Teen 4. RALPH KISER Band 1 , 2, 3, 4; Fire Fighters 3, 4; Junior Play 3, CHARLES BOBBY LAMPERT Key Club 1,2; F ootball 2, 3,4, 5; President of Class 1 ; Secretary of Class 2; Student Council 1; Basketball 2, 3,4,5; Varsity Club 2,3,4, 5; Carnival Court King 4; Fire Fighters 1,2, 3,4,5; Physics Club 4; Paper Staff 4, JOAN LEEDY 4-H Club 2, 3,4; Annual Staff 4. BETTY LOIS LILLY Transfer from Beaver; Home Ec. Club 1; Y-Teen 1, 2,3,4; Prim Pricillas 1,2; Choir 1,2,3. JIM LOVELL Fire Fighters 3,4; Chemistry Club 3, JOSEPH C. McCOY Band 2,3,4; Chemistry Club 4; F.T.A, 2,3,4; Junior Play 3; Fire Fighters 3,4; French Club 3. SADIE CATHLEEN MITCHEM Home Ec. Club 3. JUDITH KYLE MORGAN Latin Club 2,3; Band 1,2,3; Head Majorette 3; Drum Major 4; Choir 1,2,3; Student Council 3; Y-Teen Club 1 ; Carnival C ourt 2,3; Sub -Deb 1,2,3, Secretary 4; Junior Play; Beta Club 2; Chemistry Vice President 4, MARTHA BOWLING MYLES Y -Teen Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 2, 3 President 3; F.T.A. 3,4. DONALD EDWIN NEAL Key Club 4; Baseball 2,3,4; Fire Fighte rs 3,4. JIMMIE S. NECESSARY Band 1,2; Fire Fighters 3,4; French Club 3; Physics 4. CATHERINE NOEL Latin Club 2 , 3; Speech Club 3 , 4. GLENN POWERS Chemistry Club 3, JAMES CLYDE POWERS Chemistry Club 3, CHARLOTTE PRUETT Debonaire Club 1, 2,3,4, Treasurer 1, Secretary 4; G. A. A. 2,3; Vice President 4; F.T.A, 3,4; Basketball Manager 2,3,4; Latin Club President 4; Chemistry 4; Choir 1; May Court 3,4. JEAN CAROL REYNOLDS Y-Teen Club 2, 3; Home Ec. Club 2, 3; Paper Staff 4. JAMES ROSE Varsity Club 1,2, 3,4; Fire Fighters 1 , 2, 3, 4; Chief 4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball Manager 3; Paper Staff 4; Baseball Manager 2; Key Club 4. WANDA LEE RUBLE Beta Club i , 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1,2,3; Dictus Club 1,2; Physics Club 4; Office Staff 4; Class Treasurer 4; Editor of the Annual 4; May Court 4. GERALDINE RUSSO Choir 1 ; Latin Club 2,3; Y-Teen Club 2,3,4; Vice Presi- dent; G. A. A. 4; F.T.A. 4; Paper Staff 4. CURTIS LEE SCOTT Fire Fighters 3,4; Football 2; Paper Staff. EDWARD SCOTT Chemistry Club 3; Fire Fighters 3,4. HOWARD BANE SCOTT Chemistry Club 3; Football 2, 3,4, 5; Football Manager 1; Basketball 2. 3; Varsity Club 3, 4, 5; Baseball 3,4. FRANCES SHIRLEY SHAWVER Choir 1,2; Home Ec, Club 3; Cafeteria Staff 1,4; G, A. A. 4; Basketball 4. DANIEL SHRADER Chemistry 3; Fire Fighters 3,4. ANNA LEE SLADE Y-Teen 2,3,4; Beta Club 2,3,4; Home Ec. Club 2,3. EDNA HART SPRADLIN Transfer from Columbus, Ohio 3; Glee Club 2,3; Art Club 2; Home Ec. Club 2,3; Student Council 2; May Court 2. RAYMOND GARNETT THOMPSON Football 1,2, 3, 4; Fire Fighters 1,2, 3, 4; Chemistry Club 2; Physics Club 5; Varsity Club 4,5. BENNY TIBBS Football 1,2, 3, 4; Fire Fighters 1,2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Basketball 1; Student Council 1 . BARBARA ANN TICKLE Home Ec. Club 2; 4.H Club 2,4; G. A. A. 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Beta Club 2,3, Vice President 4; May Court 3; Carnival Court Queen 4; Majorette 3,4; Sub-Deb 3,4. JANE TICKLE Latin Club 2,3; F.T.A, 3,4; Chemistry Club 4; Junior Play 3; Basketball 4. BILLIE JEAN TILLY Junior Play 3; Annual Staff 4, CLAUDE TOLBERT Chemistry Club 3; Physics Club 4; Varsity Club 3,4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Track 2. SHIRLEY TURNER 4-H Club 2 , 3,4; Band 2 , 3,4; May C ourt 4. GENE WAGNER Beta 2,3,4; Key Club 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Chemistry 3; Junior Play; 4-H Club 2,3,4, President 4. MARY JO WARD 4-H Club 2, 3,4; Annual Staff 4; May Court 4. RILEY WILLIAMS Fire Fighters 3,4. FARLEY WOLFORD French 3,4, President 3; Chemistry 3; Fire Fighters; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Beta 3, 4; Treasurer; Band 1 , 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 2, 3,4. ELIZABETH ANN YOST Debonaire 3, Reporter 4; G.A.A, 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Home Ec. Club 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Paper Staff 4; Office Staff 4. J. T. YOST Football 1; Basketball 1; Senior Superlative. LENA ELIZABETH YOST Latin Club 2,3. OKEY B, YOST French Club 3,4 Treasurer; Key Club 4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Fire Fighters 3,4; Varsity Club 3,4; Junior Play; Chemistry Club 4; Track 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4, SAMUEL EDWARD YOST Football 1; Fire Fighters 3,4. The Annual Staff wishes to thank all those firms that supported the production of this book by their ads. Show your appreciation, Students, by pat- ronizing our advertisers. McLAINS BUSINESS COLLEGE An Accredited School That Qualifies Young People For The Better Positions ACCREDITMENT McLains Business College is fully accredited by the American Association of Commercial Colleges and ap- proved by the Veterans Administration. The American Association ' s membership represents an exclusive list of Commercial schools and colleges through- out the United States. There is no higher accrediting authority for business school. GRAHAM HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES I know where they can get a good business training and they make up a long list of I our most successful stenographers, secreta ries, and bookkeepers. It pays to attend an accredited school of TRUTH AND SERVICE A NATURAL - GRAHAM TO McLAINS TO SUCCESS 6th 7th Floors — Cool Coke Building ' ' I Bluefield, West Virginia McLAINS for the BETTER POSITIONS Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of GRAHAM HIGH SCHOOL Commercial Bank First National Bank Flat Top National Bank Blue fie Id W. Virginia FINE CLASS RINGS ANNOUNCEMENTS YEARBOOKS AWARDS JOSTEN ' S Since 1897 Representative: BILL DAY 669 Maple Avenue Waynesboro Virginia 1928 - Twenty-Fifth Anniversary - 1952 Showing recognition by organizations, whose business is the evaluation of private business schools for the guidance of students, ( 1 ) 1928, Accredited by American Association of Commercial CoUe ges. 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