Greensville County High School - Riparian Yearbook (Emporia, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1953 volume:

. . LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA GIFT OF DIVISION OF EXTENSION PROPERTY 0 F THE LIBRARY OF V - _ RICHMOND, VA THE RIPARIAN 1953 GREENSVILLE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Emporia, Virginia FOREWORD Lest we forget these memorable days. Day s in which we fir st began to understand the mean¬ ing of friendship and cooperation; days in which we gained for our selves the satisfaction of achiev¬ ed knowledge; days in which our loses were few, our gains many. We are nearing the turning point of our lives. Beyond this point lies the future and the realities of life which each of us, separately, must face. Not only will this year mark a change in our way of life, but it will also change the course of Greenville County High School. No longer will this building be known to high school students as their source of high school knowledge. As the class of ' 53 is the last senior class to graduate from the old high school building, our purpose in publishing this book is to preserve in our memory, the aims and ideals of our Senior Class-Lest We Forget! • • � • « • � • � • • It is with a deep sense of appreciation and grati¬ tude that we, the Senior Class of 1953, dedicate the Riparian to our principal, Mr. Andrew G. Wright. Mr. Wright has given us his continuous assistance and guidance in securing our high school education. He has proven himself to be not only an outstanding leader but a worthy friend as well. His excellent guidance, assistance, loyalty, and friendship will remain in our memories during the coming years. « SCENES AROUND SCHOOL Familar and unforgettable scenes are plenti¬ ful around G.C.H.S. Among these are: (1) Private conference between principal and student. (Z) Seniors going to an assembly. (3) Assembly program. (4) Scientific Experiment (5) Changing classes. PRINCIPAL Andrew G. Wright Principal SENIOR SPONSORS Miss Trixie Johnson History Miss Lucy Davis Mathematics The ones who led us through the best years of our lives. faculty Mr. Edward Drew Coach Mrs. Ben Harris English, Latin Miss Louise Edwards Secretary to Principal Miss Lucille Berger Home Economics Miss Jane Holland English, French Mrs. M. D. Grizzard Librarian faculty The DIRECTORS Mrs. Harriet Zercher Music Mr. J. J. Templon Industrial arts Mr. M. W. Timberlake Agriculture in the Concert of LEARNING. Mr. Daniel Vacca Science Mrs. Perkins Wiley Mathematic s Mr. John Mazza Band Mrs. Richard Tucker Commercial Assi JOYCE BRASWELL Assistant Editor JIMMY McARDLE Feature Editor FRANCES ANN WILLIAMS Editor-in-chief ELSIE MEADE WEBB Assistant Feature Editor CLIFTON COLLINS Class Editor MARY LOU HARRIS Girls Sports Editor MARTHA NEWSOME stant Girls Sports Editor Staff DANNY BELMONTE Boys Sports Editor BAKER HARDING Business Manager W. M. ROBINSON Assistant Boys Sports Editor BARBARA HARDING Typist MISS LUCY DAVIS Sponsor LORETTA LAMM Typist DARDEN LIVESAY Assistant Business Manager NELLIE ROGESTER Typist ROSA DELBRIDGE T ypi st CLASS POEM OUR DAY Could we forget Our youth So carefree, Gay ? Could we forget Our day? Together we ' ve worked Forward, upward, Onward Always. Together we ' ve shared Our day. Together we ' ve played. Danced, cheered, Dr earned. Yea, Now is our triumph. This is our day. Could we forget Our Day? Lucy Morrow h o u id a u (d acquaintance l e jo and never L 9 It to mind? o t r o u Daniel Anthony Belmonte, Jr. John Thomas Brantley Joyce Alice Braswell tt —: - = -i-=- -H, ITT A ' 1 r 7 4- 11 1 0 rt t - j i i w x ftn y 1!■ ! — w Class History Onlyfive shortyears ago in the year of 1948, a class of wide-eyed eighth-graders entered the doors of G.C.H.S. It was here that our dreams were born of the day that we, the class of ' 53, would be seniors. We felt big, indeed, when we were asked to join the clubs in high school, and feeling a little lost with the older students, we sat b ick meekly and learned the real value of these clubs. Electing officers for the :lass was new to us, too, for this was the first time that our whole class had asserr led. We felt proud as we elected Darden Livesay, president; Bobby Lucas, vice -president; Mary Lou Harris, secretary; and Baker Harding, treasurer. Arthur Garrett Brigman, Jr. Peggy Shannon Bryant Clifton Shell Collins James Gordon Crumpler Albert Luke Davis, Jr. Nellie Rosa Delbridge n—; ! f-. . - n — iu i i - a i i g:_z_■ m i H % — i We worked hard thatyear, but our workwas not in vain. We had a formal dance in March, and it was really a success. We thought we were beautiful in our evening dresses, and to all the girls the boys looked very grown-up in suits and ties. Then came the year when we were real freshmen. We knew our way around school, and we began to realize that it was an honor to be the first class to go to G. C.H.S. for five years. We were led in our freshman year by Mamie Alice Shutt, Elsie Meade Webb, Frances Ann Williams, and Ervin Harris. March rolled around soon, and we had a rainbow dance. The gym really looked pretty decorated with a rainbow against a blue sky with a pot of gold at each end. How well we remember this, and how long ago it seems, almost as if it were a dream! Joseph Herbert Doyle Mary Frances Derring Robert Hamilton Duncan, Jr. Emil Stanley Fajna Mildred Ruth Fajna Gene Raymond Ferguson � - $ t) « 1 ° 7 The dream changed, but it was still good to us, for we had become proud sopho¬ mores. Our leaders for this year were: Robert Grizzard, Mary Lou Harris, Shirley Allen, and Joe Doyle. Of course we knew everything; or ; at least we thought we did. Giving the Sophomore-Junior-Senior banquet and dance was our biggest thrill. The work didn ' t seem like work at all; it was a goal to which we had long looked forward. Club JS2 was the setting of the banquet and dance, and Jimmy McArdle was pro¬ prietor. A delicious meal was served, after which the Virginians played for the dance. We were proud sophomores, indeed, to think that we had presented the seniors with such an outstanding evening. They returned their thanks by giving us a picnic at the end of the school year. Hattie Laureen Ferguson William Donald Finch Dorothy Leola Frye Carolyn Ann Gray Robert Hope Grizzard, Jr. Charles Baker Harding, Jr. September of 1951 brought us back to G.C.H.S. as juniors, the leaders of the school. There was no senior class ahead of us; we were to have two years of leader¬ ship. Darden Livesay was elected president of our class with vice-president,Bobby Lucas; seeretary, Robert Duncan; and treasurer, Martha Newsome. Our dreams were realized in the sports world, too, this year. The football team was booming with Co-captains Johnny Brantley and Jimmy Jean. In the boys basketball Darden Livesay was captain, and they traveled to the tournament, not winning by the scores, but winning in their hearts. The girls chose Elsie Meade Webb and Mary Lou Harris to lead their team, and, though the season was not very successful, it provided good experience for the coming year. As usual Emporia had a winning baseball team with Co-captains Danny Belmonte and Carlton Butler. Danny was also chosen as a member of the 1952 District All-Star Team. Barbara Bland Harding Herman Marshall Harris Mary Lou Harris Lewis Edward Harrup Robert Raiford Hart Jessie Lee Hobbs 1 D ft t j | cd n V But sports were not all to be proud of as juniors. Our class visited Richmond during the General Assembly and saw it in action, and visited the museums there. The trip was very educational as well as enjoyable to us. This was the year, too, that our Senior Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y Clubs won plaques for being the best clubs in the district. Lucy Morrow also helped our club by rating second best reporter of the Hi-Y - Tri-Hi-Y Model General Assembly. John Starke was elected Youth Governor for the Assembly to be held in 1953. At the beauty pageant held to choose Miss Emporia Hi the judges picked Barbara Harding. Barbara also served as Homecoming Queen. There were other beauty races in our class, too, as Nell Tomlinson was elected May Queen with her maid- of-honor, Mary Frances Derring, and for the scream of the year, A1 Davis was chosen the most beautiful in the Womanless Beauty Pageant. Priscilla Harding Jessee Sidney Millard Jones Suzanne Cochrane Klotz Loretta Lamb Darden Rawls Livesay Robert Edward Lucas Once again our class held its annual Ball in the armory. It was a Moonlight Prom with a blue sky complete with stars and a large illuminated moon. The Junior year ended with a picnic at Slagles Lake with much revelry. Then it happened! Our class, with only 53 members now, had become seniors. With the very capable officers, Johnny Brantley, President; Ann Warren, Vice-President; Virginia Matthews, Secretary; and Martha Newsome, Treasurer, we started the big year off with a bang. Frances Ann Williams was elected editor of the annual with Joyce Braswell, assistant editor, and Baker Harding, Business Manager. F ranees Ann was also chosen by the class and faculty as the best citizen of the class. The Riparian was one of our main interests, and to raise money we presented Calendar Capers, a musical, sold Christmas cards, and gave a most successful senior play, For Pete ' s Sake! Emily Ruth Matthews Virginia Lee Matthews James Charles McArdle Nancy Jean Moore Lucy Meade Morrow Martha Duke Newsome This seemed to be a good year for G.C.H.S. in sports, too, for the football team, again with Johnny Brantley as a co-captain, lost only two games. Danny Belmonte, Garrett Brigman, Joe Doyle, Gene Ferguson, Darden Livesay, W. M. Robinson, and Robert Grizzard were among the seniors who showed expertness on the gridiron. In basketball the boys fought with the true spirit of G.C.H.S. with the seniors Darden Livesay, co-captain, Johnny Brantley, and Danny Belmonte. Mary Lou Harris and Elsie Meade Webb again led the girls, and it was this year that they were undefeated in the District. Both the boys and the girls went to the basketball tournaments to bring honors back to their Alma Mater. Frances Ann Williams and Virginia Matthews were among the Seniors who helped gain these honors. During the sports season Elsie Meade Webb was elected Homecoming Queen with maid-of-honor, Mary Frances Derring, and her senior attendants, Sue Klotz and Nancy Moore. Billy Jearl Norwood Charlene Templa Owen Ellen Geneva Powell Willard Montellous Robinson, Jr. Nellie Irene Rodgester John Winton Starke Without mentioning the high scholastic standing s of students such as Lucy Morrow, Peggy Bryant, Elsie Meade Webb, Clifton Collins, Virginia Matthews, Laureen Fer¬ guson, and Frances Ann Williams this would not seem like the class of ' 53. We are just as proud of them as our country is of George Washington and the many men who helped make America what it is today. On January 18, 1953, we went as a class to Washington, D. C. for the inaugura¬ tion of the President. In our three days there, we saw all the historical monuments, toured the capitol and many other places of interest, and most important of all, we saw President Eisenhower in person. Frances Ann Warren Elsie Meade Webb Mary Elizabeth Wendell But most vivid in our minds remains the lovely Junior-Senior Banquet and Dance given us by the Juniors. It was the last dance for our class, and the orchestra play¬ ed more beautifully than ever on that special May evening. We were beginning to realize how much we really thought of our school, and how we hate to leave it. Now, we have reached the first rung of our ladder as we reach graduation. It is not the end of our class, but just the beginning, and as we go our separate ways in the long life ahead of us, may our class be as successful as it has been in our years at G. C. H. S. Class Historian Mary Lou Harris Frances Ann Williams Betty Ann Wills CLASS COLORS RED and WHITE CLASS FLOWER WHITE CARNATION 1. Kindergarden Day s 2. B. B. and June 3. Center Forward 4. May day Beauty 5. Chrysler dealer 6. Luke Davis 7. Miss Emporia ' 51 8. Future co-captain 9. Sixth grade 10. Where was Joe then? 11. Danny, did you really catch these? 12. Elsie and brother Jim 13. Nippy 14. What ' s wrong? Too much weight on your head ' s? 15. Peggy 16. Football Stars 17. Joe 18. What happened, Nancy? 19. B. B. and Fritz 20. Three Musketeers 21. Meeting of Bridge Club. MOST ATHLETIC Mary Lou Harris Darden Livesay MOST VERSATILE Elsie Meade Webb Danny Belmonte WITTIEST Virginia Matthews A1 Davis MOST POPULAR Elsie Meade Webb Baker Harding • MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Mary Lou Harris W. M. Robinson Ip ■ ■L m BEST DRESSED Sue Klotz Danny Belmonte AT IV E BEST LEADERS Virginia Matthews Johnny Brantley BEST LOOKING Sue Klotz Bobby Lucas MOST TALENTED Loretta Lamm Jimmy McArdle FRIENDLIEST Nancy Moore Genie Ferguson Senior Class Play For Petes ' Sake! Senior Play Presented March 13, 1953 .Emily Matthews .Dorothy Frye .Bobby Lucas .Garrett Brigman .Lewis Harrup ..W. M. Robinson . Peggy Bryant .Anne Warren Mary Frances Derring .Sue Klotz .Billy Finch .Robert Duncan Miss Sarah Pepperdine, Peter ' s aunt. Jasmine Jackson, Aunt Sarah ' s darky cook. Cicero Murglethorpe, The Dean of Elwood College. , Peter Pepperdine, Always in hot water. Bill Bradshaw, Peter ' s pal. Thorndyke Murglethorpe, (Muggsy), a college grind Mrs. Georgiana Clarkston, a social climber. Nadine Clarkston, Peter ' s sweetheart. Peggy Clarkston, Bill ' s sweetheart. Malvina Potts, Muggsy ' s goddess. John Boliver, a wealthy banker. Dupont Darby, the poet of Elwood College. JUNIORS SltouU auU a uainta nee ( e o r 9 ° t. IJuniors Bobby Allen Hattie Allen Jeannette Allen Hattie Bradley Evelyn Brady George Braswell, Jr. Mattie Catlett Bobby Chaplin Joanne Clarke Julian Clary Thomas Conwell, Jr. Russell Darden Barbara Delbridge Marilyn Dianis Delores Faris Betty Jean Faulkner Jane Gill Horace Gordon Shirley Gordon {Juniors William Grant Jean Gregory Yancey Grinstead Edris Grizzard Peggy Grizzard Ervin Harris Sylvia Harrison Welford Inge Rosalia Janski Shirley Jean Betty Ann Jones M ead J one s Calvert King J ean Lewis Earl Lucas, Jr. Russell Lundy Katie Lynch Vivian Maize Janie Merricks {Juniors Horace Mitchell Jane Mitchell Bernice Moore Betty Moore Shirley Moss Barbara Pearson Shirley Pearson Fritz Prasse, Jr. Victor Reinhardt Alfred Smith Dan Stainback Willis Stone Mosetta Sykes Nell Tomlinson Channing Weaver Kenneth Williams Andrew Wrenn Jean Wrenn Not Pictured: Carlton Butler Shirley Knapp Alice Smith Dora Tudor SOPHOMORES CLASS OFFICERS ji n d da y 3 of a u d a n 3 y. n e ! Sophomores Betty Jane Allen Eugene Allen Georgia Rose Allen Lofton Allen Judy Barrett Billy Blalock Richard Bloom Shirley Boughton Jane Brett James Bunn Jane Chavis Bobby Clary Amerylis Crocker Joyce Edwards George Elkins James Everett, Jr. Frankie Ferguson Melvin Ferguson Sophomores Patricia Ferguson Shirley Ferguson Earl Garner June Harding Chris Harrell Raymond Harris Almont Holloway Monroe Jackson Jim Jean Joseph Jones Virginia Kasper Elizabeth King Donnie Knapp Edward Lashley, Jr. Wade Lifsey Edward Lucas William Mitchell Ida J ean Moore Sophomores Martha Moore Violet Moore Joan McDearman Wesley Newsome, Jr. Ann Owen William Pearson Ann Rae Cecil Rae Libby Robinson Gloria Seegers Janice Specter Joyce Spence Grace Stainback Nancy Wendell Bet Wiley Christine Woodruff Not Pictured: James Grizzard Audrey Morris Patsy McCall Walker Taylor Donald Tillar Faye Williams FRESHMEN or a u f d (a n £ A ij. n e , m dear f o r a u f d ( a n A if n e ! CLASS OFFICERS freshmen Eleanor Allen Mary Allen Edna Anderton Henry Barnes Nancy Barnes Tommy Barnes Barbara Beale Madeline Benton George Blick Elaine Bowen Edward Bradley Hattie Bradley James Bradley Mary Frances Cattlet Gene Doyle Virginia Doyle James Drewry Mike Duncan Nancy Eason Alfred Faison Bobby Faison Henry Faison Betty Faris Ernestine Ferguson Josephine Ferguson Lucy Ferguson Marilyn Frye 3resk men Patricia Gray David Hadley Betsy Harding Cecilia Harris Eloise Harris James Harris Margaret Harris Elizabeth Harrison Nancy Jo Hill Robert Hudson Bert Johnson Elliot Johnson Nancy Johnson Dan Jones Mary Etta Jones Myron J ones Eugene King Martha Lane Kiser Clayton Land Jimmy Lane Barbara Lynch Daisy Mitchell Peggy Moore Carolyn Moran Elsie Mae Morgan Robert McCall Carolyn Pearson Jreskmen Edward Pearson Benjy Parker Dickie Parker Patricia Perkins Frances Phelps Daphine Pollard Jeannette Pollard Peggy Poole Inez Powell Bart Rainey Leroy Sasser Jonnie Seegers Norman Seifert Tommy Short Virgie Starke Jane Ruth Thorpe Maggie Thorpe Jeannette Williams Tommy Williams Bil ly Wills Mary Emma Wrenn Betty Dean Wright Jimmie Webb Frances Wendell Jimmy Wheeler Joyce Whitehead Alvin Williams Not Pictured: Bobby Bailey Charlie Edge Richard Henry Bobby McArdle Henry Price Smithy Rook William Alfred Wills, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wills, passed suddenly from our midst, Sunday morning, January 4, 1953. Billy was a faithful member of the Calvary Baptist Church and Sun¬ day School. At school he was a member of the freshman class and the Industrial Arts Club. Last year he played right halfback on the Midget Football team where he earned his Letter . He played right end on the Varsity Football Team this session. Although football was his favorite sport he played some basketball and baseball. He thoroughly enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. His loyal service and gracious manners gained him many friends by whom he was admired and respected. Our loss in his passing is felt very keenly. It will be difficult to fill his place in our fellowship. Eighth Grade Arlene Allen Beatrice Allen Esther Allen Evelyn Allen Geneva Ann Allen Juliette Belmonte Shirley Bennett Shirley Bishop Herbert Bowen William Bowen Betty Mae Bradley Peggy Bradley Shirley Bradley Jeanette Bradley Etta May Bryant William Bryant Benton Butler William Caish Bobby Callahan Alvin Clary Peggy Connor Virginia Delbridge Kay Downs Billy Duncan Rebecca Edge Don Elkins Joan Everette Neil Faison Onell Faison Peggy Gammon Lewis Garner Pauline Gay Franklin Grizzard Norman Harding Jimmy Harris William Harris Amos Hasty, Jr. Charles Hoke Charles Holland Wayne Holland Erma Jarrett Randolph Johnson Betsy Joyner Polly Justice Elaine Kasper Charles King Shearin Kiser Sarah Klugel Eighth Qrade Kirkland Lashley Edward Lee Dorothea Lifsey Jacqueline Ligon Barbara Lowery Daisy Moore Robert Moore Thomas Morris Carolyn McCann Peggy Ann McKinney Ethel Ogburn Elizabeth Padgett Cato Pair Wesley Parker Louise Parrish Mary Elaine Phillips Milton Phillips Ronald Lee Pollard Billy Powell Carl Rae Emma Lee Rodgester Ann Scranton Jaime Seegers Barbara Slate Audrey Smith Kenneth Sodergren Edward Spence, Jr. Mary Catherine Talley Aubrey Temple Bob Tuggle James Velvin Billy Vincent Erline Vincent Jake Watson Agnes Lane Weaver Audrey Whitehead Edward Williams Temple Williams Linda Wrenn Jane Wright A1 Woodruff Windell Yeattes John Zimmerman Mildred Zimmerman Not Pictured: Paul Brewer, Mary Buckner, Betty Gray, Milton McCaffity, Shelton Norwood, Jr. Marion Rainey. 1. Cheerleader giving a football player moral support. 2. Homecoming 3. Peg 4. What are you looking at girls? 5. One of our teachers 6. Who are you posing for? 7. Our class majorette 8. Those senior strong men 9. What a life! 10. Judy seems to want a ride 11. What would Bubber say? 12. Who wrecked this car? 13. The end of Moore 14. Some bathing beauties 15. Barbara ' 51 16. What legs! ! 17. Three of a kind 18. Off to the convention 19. Pint size football players 20. Swing in the breeze 21. Mary dressed for Easter 22. What ' s on your feet Nancy? 23. May Day lovelies 24. Getting a good tan. Sue? 25. Moonbeam 26. Look at our cheerleaders here! ! ! We’It tahe foe a u id (an a c u p 9 A 9 ne o L i n d n e i A 9 s. e. a. George Braswell Vice-President John Starke Pr e sident W. M. Robinson T reasurer Barbara Harding Corresponding Secretary Frances Ann Williams Recording Secretary The Student Cooperative Association is a service organization whose projects are directed for the good of the whole school. The largest project to be completed by this organization was the publishing of a handbook which was given to all high school students. Another big project was buying a flag for the new high school. The Greensville County S.C.A. had charge of planning the district S.C.A. meeting at Stony Creek. John Starke presided and the girl ' s trio furnished a musical selection. Also a group of S.C.A. members attended a forum sponsored by Miller and Rhoads at John Marshall High School in Richmond, Virginia. This forum was con¬ ducted by Virginia S.C.A. members and thirty foreign students. Other projects have been to have a cake auction and the selling of hot dogs and candy at ball games. The members of the S.C.A. are from each home room and each spring the officers are elected by the whole high school. The officers for 1952-53 are; President, John Starke; Vice-President, George Braswell; Recording Secretary, Frances Ann Williams; Corresponding Secretary, Barbara Harding; and Treasurer, W. M. Robinson, The sponsors are Miss Lucy Davis and Mrs. Jane Tucker. Senior- Qi rl s Zri- Hi- V President--Frances Ann Williams; Vice-President--Martha Newsome; Secretary-Barbara Harding; Treasurer-- Marilyn Dianis; Reporter --Mosetta Sykes; Spons or --Miss Trixie Johnson. The Senior Girl ' s Tri-Hi-Y is a Christian organization in the school for junior and senior girls. Its purpose is to create, maintain and extend throughout the home, school, andcommunity high standards of Christian charac¬ ter. Each year the club entertains visiting basketball and football teams. This year the Hi-Ys were in charge of the Homecoming Dance. The float which was entered in the parade was very pretty and won second prize. The club also fixed a basket at Christmas for a needy family. With the help of the other Hi-Ys, the club conducted Pre-Easter services in the school and a community sunrise service on Easter Sunday. This was followed by a breakfast at the Legion Hut. Most outstanding was the organization of an alumni club. This was a new thing for the entire state as well as this school. Also, delegates were sent to the district convention, the Model General Assembly and to Blue Ridge. Lucy Morrow won a reporter ' s award for articles written at Model General Assembly. Book Marks for daily Bible readings were distributed to all school students. Senior Keys’ Hi-V President, W. M. Robinson; Vice-President, Bobby Lucas; Secretary, John Starke; Treasurer, Bobby Hart; Sponsor,Mrs. Monroe Grizzard. The Senior Boys Hi-Y, which is a Christian organization in the school, has been outstanding in the state for many years. This year we have the youth governor of Virginia, John Starke. He is a member of the Senior class and was President of our club last year. Earl Lucas, a junior, was elect¬ ed President of the district for next year. Every year the Hi-Y sponsors a Sunrise service at Easter along with many other activities such as entertaining different teams at the ball games and attending churches in the community. John Starke Virginia Youth Governor Earl Lucas President District I ' 53- ' 54 tii ■ - iH r £9 J WW Wk 4 flo. A 5 , Jil Eaglettes Zri- Hi- V President, Judy Barrett; Vice-President,Amerylis Crocker; Seeretary,Ann Owen; Treasurer,Jane Brett; Reporter, Joan McDearmon; Chaplin,Grace Stainback; Sponsor,Mrs. Perkins Wiley. The Eaglettes The Eaglettes Tri-Hi-Y, cooperating with the other Hi-Ys in the school, sponsored several major programs in the past months. An alumni club was formed, and this was the first of this type of thing to be done throughout the state. After the Homecoming game refreshments were served to the two teams, the court and other visitors. A Christmas basket was prepared for a needy family in the com¬ munity. The club also helped with the Pre-Easter services. Along with the other clubs delegates were sent to the various state and district meetings. Junior Boys ' Hi-Y Club The Junior Boys ' Hi-Y Club includes boys from the eighth and ninth grades whose purpose is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school and cummunity high standards of Christian character. The club preparesboys for membership in the Senior Boys ' Hi-Y. It is led by Miss Jane Holland. President,James Drewry; Vice-President,Jimmy Wheeler; Secretary,Norman Seifert; Treasurer,Benjy Parker; Reporter, Bobby Hudson; Sponsor,Miss Jane Holland. junior Hi- ; Dramatic Club - k;$j far mm iJb m. iRS n o toy twt wiki President - Frances Phelps; Vice-President - Jonnie Seegers; Secretary - Betsy Harding; Treasurer Wesley Parker; Sponsor - Miss Peggy Harmon. Dramatic Club The Dramatic Club serves the interest of students interested in the stage and acting. This year under the direction of Miss Margaret Harmon the organization presented to the school a one-act play. There are no special requirements for membership except for an interest in dramatics and a willing¬ ness to work. Delegates to Boys and Girls State The class of ' 53 had the privilege of sending delegates to Boys and Girls State for two different years. Anne Warren and Garrett Brigman had the honor of being asked back the second year as junior counsellors. Others attending were Emily Matthews, Joyce Braswell, Frances Ann Williams, Martha Newsome, Lucy Morrow, Barbara Harding, Mary Lou Harris, Elsie Meade Webb, Virginia Matthews, Danny Belmonte, Darden Livesay, Jimmy McArdle, Robert Duncan, Clifton Collins, W. M. Robinson, John Starke and Bobby Hart. ' Delegates I 3 Jimmy McArdle President and Drum Major John V. Mazza Band Director Joe Jones 1st Lieutenant Judy Barrett 2nd Lieutenant Pat Ferguson Intermediate Drum Majorette Ann Owen Head Majorette Tommy Short 2nd Lieutenant ROSTER INTERMEDIATE BAND ROSTER Clarinets: Jacqueline Inge Phyllis Bloom Saxophones: Peggy Lucas Cornets: Tommy Williams Russell Cato Steve Ferguson Bill Tillar Herman Sadler Roland Weaver Carroll Harding Donny Jones Richard Lee William Thompson Alto Horn: Raymond Parker T rombones: Bobby Norwood Jackie Williams Lee Brett Drums: Bari Novey Percy House Jackie Ligon Juiliette Belmonte Bert Johnson Senior Band From Nothing to the Best Two and a half years ago we had no band at all in our school. Today we are proud to write that we have a Championship band. This year our band, under the direction of John Victor Mazza, won first place in the Peter sburg Christmas Parade. We have had three good football seasons as the team ' s moral builders and colorful half-time performers. Our annual spring concerts have been a big suc¬ cess in the past and our biggest one was held in the spring of this year. We have made two trips to The Richmond Professional Institute to give concerts. This year we have two boys who attended the All-State Band. Our fifty-piece senior marching band is under a merit system which gives each mem¬ ber his rank in the band. MAJORETTES ROSTER Clarinets: Jimmy McArdle Judy Barrett Ann Owen Emily Matthews Patricia Ferguson Emily Sodergren Katherine Davidson Berry Thompson Harry Klugel Carolyn Pearson Majorettes Ann Owen Patricia Ferguson Shirley Jean Juliette Belmonte Jackie Ligon Katherine Davidson Phyllis Sue Bloom T.fBKuJi ROSTER Baritone Horn: Thomas Short Bass Horn: Victor Rienhardt Flute: Nancy Johnson Bells: Marilyn Dianis Alto Horn: Howard Stockwell Cornets: Joseph J one s Saxophones: A1 Smith Edward Lucas Qlee Club President - Jimmy McArdle; Secretary - Jane Brett; Treasurer - Billy Finch; Reporter - Barbara Harding; Sponsor - Mrs. Harriet Zercher. The Glee Club, headed by Mrs. Harriet Zercher, is a musical organization. Through the Glee Club many pupils have begun to appreciate the higher fields of music and received valuable voice train¬ ing which they otherwise would not have had. Some of the outstanding activities throughout the year include sponsorship of a Minstrel show and the presentation of an assembly program at Christmas. Several program s have been given over the new radio station here in Emporia. InApril every member looks forward to the Spring Music Festival at which every club in the state competes for state honors. Every year in early summer delegates are sent to Massanetta Springs Music Camp. The Greens¬ ville County High School Glee Club is always well represented there. Future Homemakers of America President - Mary Wendell, Vice President - Hattie Allen, Secretary - Martha Newsome, Treasurer Shirley Knapp, Reporters - Ann Rae-Loureen Ferguson, Song Leader - Christine Woodruff, Adviser Miss Lucille Berger, Sweetheart - Bart Rainey, Scrapbook Editor - Jean Gregory, The F. H. A. has accomplished much this year. To start off the President, Mary Wendell,at¬ tended the National F. H. A. convention at Madison College last June. Later in June, an eager group of boys and girls went to camp at Mogarts Beach, Smithfield, Virginia where they spent a very excit¬ ing week. In September, the group attended the Atlantic Rural Expedition along with the F. F. A. The first of October, Miss Lucille Berger, adviser, Mary Wendell, Peggy Grizzard, Federation President for two years, Hattie Allen and Martha Newsome attended a planning meeting at Stony Creek High School. During this time they had interesting club meetings with demonstrations on stenciling and lamp shade making. In November some of the club members attended the district fall rally in Waverly. At Christmas the Future Homemaker s prepared a basket fora needy family. The big events that take place in the spring are the Mother-Daughter-Father-Son Banquet and the Fashion show. mw pftgyti Operarii Cat ini X President - Martha Lane Kiser; Vice-President - Bunny Johnston; Secretary - Frances Phelps; Treasurer - James Drewry; Reporter - Betsy Harding. The Operarii Latini The Operarii Latini is an organization which has for its purpose the promotion of the study of Latin in Greensville County High. There are in this organization forty seven members who meet monthly, enjoy at least two socials in various homes during the year, have one dance, and sponsor Latin Week. The highlight of the year is the spring banquet given in honor of the Latin members of the previous year, faculty, and friends. President - Ann Owens; Vice-President - Georgia Rose Allen; Secretary - Martha Moore: Treasurer Gloria Seegers; Reporter - Ann Rae. Operarii JCatiniK Ces Amis de JraneeX fm A Wm -w| ' mfL xr(. Sjfl IB’ - 1 • P 7;k r t KlA ip ■Rj|l ■rx Ml - L v V it President Don Tillar; Vice-President George Braswell; Seeretary Jeannette Allen ; Treasurer Russell Darden; Reporter Mosetta Sykes; Sponsor Miss Jane Holland. Les Amis de France Les Amis de France includes all students taking French. The purpose of the club is to fasten interest in the study of French and to increase the ability of the students to express themselves in the language. The group is sponsored by Miss Jane Holland. Pr-esident Anne Warren; Vice-President Nancy Moore; Secretary Virginia Matthews; Treasurer Bobby Hart; Reporter Sue Klotz; Sponsor Miss Jane Holland. Ces Amis de 7ranee jx Monogram Club £ j President: Darden Livesay Vice-President: Danny Belmonte Secretary: Virginia Matthews Treasurer: Lewis Harrup Sponsor: Ed Drew June Harding Jane Brett Edris Grizzard Nancy Moore Don Tillar Jim Jean Carlton Butler Johnny Brantley Baker Harding Joe Doyle George Braswell Bobby Lucas Bobby Allen Gene Ferguson Ervin Harris Yancy Grinstead Robert Grizzard Tommy Conwell Julian Clary W. M. Robinson Earl Lucas Garrett Brigman Billy Finch Jimmy McArdle Elsie Meade Webb Evelyn Brady Mary Lou Harris Mary Frances Derring Barbara Harding Mary Wendell Frances Ann Williams Loretta Lamm Martha Moore Richard Bloom Bunny Bunn Wesley Newsome Mike Doyle Sue Klotz Virginia Matthews James Red Harris Martha Newsome ) n p fc| :Vcst°n‘3 s c is a d | good g ar SST ic ner trj - , vieeungs, ieii st week is o ttled down t most time for cur. It really 5 a ce in a spin and alwavp rere we begin. GREEN AND GOLDS f Q .Publis hed by the Student teensville County Hieh ft-W ,lJ 0t s j -HS . � «,JfV Rlatteww Rah Our 0 0 iss Ernpofio High ' Patricia Ferguson The ste S c {ea i co ing 3l d to ' a -e po Miss ag,1 es o 1 bor chosen “Miss Emporia Hig tlicyr _ m _ , � 4-+Vio anmifll h aiitv nagfpfli: y % g ntackstthe annual beauty pageatr XV 0 3 ,ted ® stadsented by Emporia Hig . „ 5? � S 4.V - ” • . .. _ „ T- b€ Eaglej Sixty r ve S fSle. ? lay season, White the sea ! record 0 impreS t oniy two 10S teatn o r ’ girls - agal ed a very f e Edition Pat showed a ica l cOI1 , rl ,- SadS ”S ?« Errrpor tna de many •npe. TD ■ f a ■ ew Members re Tapped .«■ y Beta Club L i SS� w� 1 tore “S ' � “ d ot Nny d4 c « r« ® on ' P son, L c , $« ” ' V I - Seniors Obser ' % hu t V 4 ' to t e kv So )n October 17, the Greens, mty Chapter of the Nations a Club held its induction service assembly. during the devotional period scripture was -cad by Martha tfsome follow N v a prayer Wellford It , Garrett gman san-VLi rime,” an CV ed by ” ding, JV iey y 1 ST � o3 4 ' Zfd e S r • £? £ College Day .xytf V name Rh string- The seniors of 53 have tunate to hear reprei from various colleges in t States who discussed tu of books, probable i expense, entrance C Li and educational fa •n.S sincerely hope °st can . Co tni, is seniors they hav concerning their p A - S a ' o at . Hills . C- o a S -C- S yAn- P nF -it . Know Yoi Faculty -o ser- ■ 0 - .y a ,p S S ' - J of the •i aV beneath - ' President, o-. Ci K ' S o’Ap ? cf v ' °4? ar this ser- ' $ ’ history of the im ' -P ' JClub and ■S ' ensv ' S ? g ' Scy Chapter he ex pic, ' - that just as seven )rs combined would form a utiful rainbow, so the services 3er«d by the Beta Club Mem- s would develop beautiful racters and good citizens. After Iging her best to her club and Gem Of The Month oVS ’«Sa c YeW 8 «T cem ot gepoc GREEN AND GOLD Published by the Students of Greensville County High School EMPORIA, VIRGINIA EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF_____Anne Warren MANAGING EDITOR_Mary Lou Harris FEATURE EDITORS___Calvert King, Rosa Delbridge SPORTS EDITORS_George Braswell, Richard Bloom, Boys; Sue Klotz, Nancy Moore, Girls. Gem of th e MonH? Reidel our wnr ” mt and past pr ptember 27, 1 ?inia. After g land High Sch College in ■ ' n dergi REPORTERS _ Libby Robinson, Georgia Rose Allen, Grace Stainback, Bet Wiley, Sylvia Harrison, Evelyn Brady, June Harding, Pat Ferguson, Janice Specter BUSINESS STAFF MANAGERS_Mosetta Sykes, Betty Jones MANAGER_Sylvia Harrison PRODUCTION MANAGER_Mary Frances Derring ADVERTISING MANAGERS_Garret Brigman, Janice Specter «B r? Seniors Present _ . “Calendar Capers Ui- � _ «uY reunion. b ,i to ue «u- for the res I any view to be a senio. , . emni Jass ! tl A _R2£ul. Brantley To He T he H ‘i� er � • � Sept The Senior Class recently pi sented the Bobby Smith shoV lUo5 -ium “Calendar Capers,” tr raicp fnnck i -m for the annual. _ _ At the close of the school the fj a dune the seniors elec w as was ope —.... v A sUC cf officers for the comin ver ’„ d w- order to start off with a nC - Fall. Those elected we Vj Brantley, president; A Ju4us trial Arts Club President, Boots Bradley; Secretary, Willis Stone; Sponsor,Mr. Templon. INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB The Industrial Arts Club is organized for those who want a good hobby. Boys who have had previous shop instruction are eligible to join, but it is also open for any outsiders who would like to join. The club builds small articles for sale. The money from club projects is used for improving the shop and for purchasing shop equipment. This club offers relaxation after a hard day ' s work. LIBRARY CLUB The Library Club is a recently organized club in our school. Its purpose is to increase the interest in and an appreciation for good books. President, Dorthea Lifsey; Vice-President Shirley Bishop; Secretary Nancy Barnes; Treasurer, Madeline Bennett; Sponsor, Mrs. Grizzard. jCibrary Club 1 1 I fl ' Jj ■ ' . i jr WT Hr - Vr Safety Patrol mm isgS R Captains Edward Lashley, Edward Lucas; Lieutenant Clifton Collins; Sponsor Mr. Templon. The patrol is made up of a group of boys and girls who are instructed to direct you in safety on the buses, playground and streets. Your job is to cooperate with them. Please do so for your own safety. You, as high school students, set a good example for the lower grades by crossing the streets at corners where there are patrolmen. The F.F.A., the Future Farmers of America, is a national organization composed of 7714 members, and the Emporia F.F.A. i s composed of 29 members. The primary aim of this organization is to develop agriculture, leadership, cooperation and c i t i z e n s h i p and to strengthen the confidence of farm boys and young men in themselves and their work. All boys taking Vocational Agriculture are eligible for membership in the F.F.A. organization. There are four degrees of membership. These degrees of membership are awarded according to the accomplishments of each member. The program of work participated in by all members is set up annually by the Chapter. The pro¬ grams are based on the needs of the community and the individuals. The F.F.A. andF.H.A. own and operate a well organized camp at Mogart ' s Beach which combines recreational and health practices with leadership training activities that reach each chapter in the state. President Russell Lundy; Vice-President Bart Rainey; Secretary Jesse Hobbs; Treasurer Alfred Faison; Reporter Frankie Ferguson ; Sponsor Mr. Timberlake. Outstanding r £ vents Patricia Ferguson Miss Emporia 1952 Danny Belmonte Member of District All-Star Basketball Team ' 52 Anne Warren Winner of District III Girls ' Public Speaking W. M. Robinson Winner of District III Boys ' Public Speaking Officers of Hi-Y Alumni Club and School Officers Frances Ann Williams Winner of D. A. R. Best Citizen Contest BIJCSP Seniors ' Trip to Washington Senior Tri-Hi-Y Float 2nd Prize I? i n d n e 5 i We 7 take a cup o football Zcam Top Row - M. Doyle, B. Johnson, B. Wills, C. Harrell, W. Newsome, J. Jean, B. Bunn, B. Allen, B. Bailey, R. Harris, L. Sassar. Second Row - Ed. Drew - Coach, Y. Grindstead, B. McArdle, J. Brantley, C. Butler, D. Tillar, D. Livesay, R. Bloom, J. Doyle, T. Conwell, D. Vacca. Bottom Row - C. Land, W. M. Robinson, R. Grizzard, G. Brigman, G. Fergurson, D. Belmonte, G. Elkins, B. Faison, E. Lucas. With twelve returning letter men Coach Ed. Drew, in his third season here, molded a most successful team. The Eagles under t he leadership of co-captains Johnny Brantley and Jim Jean had eight wins against two losses. Every boy showed good sportsmanship and fine fighting spirit which is high commended by the class of ' 53. The eight Seniors on the team, Johnny Brantley, Danny Belmonte, Gene Ferguson, W. M. Robinson, Darden Livesay, Joe Doyle, Garrett Brigman and Robert Grizzard wish the team of ' 54 great success. Score Sqore Emporia 33 Chuckatuck 0 Emporia 7 Earmville 21 Emporia 13 Kempsville 6 Emporia 25 Spring Hope 0 Emporia 32 Portsmouth - St. Paul 6 Emporia 32 Lawr enceville 7 Emporia 27 Kembridge 0 Emporia 38 Victoria 19 Emporia 19 F ranklin 20 Emporia 37 Blackstone 0 263 79 Co-Capt. - Johnny Brantley Senior Co-Capt. - Jimmy Jean Sophomore Danny Belmonte; Back Senior T B A Darden Livesay; End Senior Garrett Brigman; Back Senior Carlton Butler; End J unior Joe Doyle; Center Senior Gene Ferguson; Tackle Senior Robert Grizzard; Back Senior Tommy Conwell; Tackle Junior MIDGET FOOTBALL TEAM: Standing: Pete Daughtry, Jake Watson, Billy Powell, Don Elkins, Wesley Parker, Norman Harding, Billy Harris, Jimmy Rice; Kneeling: Jack Turner, Cliff Anderton, Edward Spence, Bobby Callahan, Valmont Oulette, Aubrey Temple, Aubrey Maize; Sitting: Melvin Callahan, Lee Moseley, Billy Pearson, Shelton Webb, Jimmy Ryals, Bobby Brantley. MIDGET CHEERLEADERS Standing: Evelyn Allen, Juliette Belmonte, Jackie Ligon. Kneeling Peggy Bradley, Agnes Lane Weaver, Sarah Klugel, Kay Downs. Homecoming 1952 Homecoming Queen Elsie Meade Webb Sue Klotz Eloise Harris Edris Grizzard Marilyn Frye Nell Tomlinson Libby Robinson Juliette Belmonte Jackie Ligon Maid of Honor Mary Frances Derring Nancy Moore Martha Moore Top Row: Harding, Grizzard, Lamm, Moore), Co-captain W e b b, Brady, Frye, Delbridge. Bottom Row: Manager Newsome, Kiser, Wendell, Spence, Co-captain Harris, Williams, Matthews, Manager M. Wendell. The girls ' basketball team, for the season 1952-53 has had a very successful year. Under the excellent coaching of Mrs. Romine Overby, the girls were undefeated in their district. Mary Lou Harris, forward, and Elsie Meade Webb, guard, are back as co-captains for the second year. Through cooperation and hard work, the Eaglettes hope to enter the tournament and come home with high honors. The schedule and scores thus far are as follows: Score Score Emporia 54 High School Faculty 47 Emporia 37 McKenny 34 Emporia 42 Kenbridge 9 Emporia 32 F ranklin 40 Emporia 43 Blackstone 23 Emporia 39 Victoria 31 Emporia 44 Lawr enceville 20 Emporia 43 F armville 37 Emporia 36 Crewe 17 Emporia 36 Blackstone 32 Emporia 33 F ranklin 34 Emporia 41 Lawr enceville 37 Emporia 60 Farmville 30 Emporia St. Paul Emporia Waverly Virginia Matthews Forward Frances Ann Williams Guard Barbara Harding Guard Emily Matthews Guard Co-Captain Mary Lou Harris F orward Co-Captain Elsie Meade Webb Guard Standing: T. Conwell, manager; E. Bradley; W, Newsome; J. Brantley; D. Livesay; D. Tiller; R. Bloom; W. Inge; G. Blick; J. Jean; Y. Grinstead, manager; Kneeling; D. Parker; C.Harrell; R. Hudson; J. Everette; D. Belmonte; B. Bunn. The Eagles led by Co-Captains Jean; and Livesay and the fine coaching of Ed Drew had a very successful season. They had a record of 8 wins and 4 loses placing fourth in the con¬ ference and going to the tournament. Seniors, Livesay and Belmonte, led the Eagles in scoring with Johnny Brantley doing a great job off the back board. The boys were hurt by loss of Guard Jim Jean for about 8 games, but he returned for the tournament. T earn Score T earn Score Emporia 69 F acuity 41 Emporia 68 McKenny 48 Emporia 55 Kenbridge 18 Emporia 47 F ranklin 46 Emporia 53 Blackstone 64 Emporia 66 Victoria 29 Emporia 65 Lawrenceville 42 Emporia 49 Farmville 65 Emporia 73 Buckingham 56 Emporia 40 Blackstone 63 Emporia 62 Crew 36 Emporia 63 F ranklin 32 Emporia 56 St. Paul 62 Emporia 63 Lawrenceville 35 Emporia 37 F armville 42 Emporia St. Paul Emporia Buckingham Emporia Waverly Co-Capt. Darden Livesay C enter Co-Capt. Jim Jean Guard Danny Belmonte F orward Johnny Brantley F orward Wesley Newsome Guard ' M(6 baseball Standing: Bobby Bailey, Manager; B. Lucas; Carlton Butler; Don Tillar; Darden Livesay; Baker Harding; Billy Ransom; Welford Inge; Ed Drew, Coach; Kneeling; Richard Bloom, George Bras¬ well; Gene Ferguson; Danny Belmonte; Jim Jean; Bobby Allen; Ervin Harris, Manager. Emporia 6 Stony Creek Emporia 5 Dinwiddie Emporia 15 McKenney Emporia 1 Roanoke Rapids Emporia 1 Aulander Emporia 3 Kenbridge Emporia 4 Victoria 0 4 4 2 3 10 0 Emporia 5 Lacrosse Emporia 6 Roanoke Rapids Emporia 6 Buckingham Emporia 12 Lawr enceville Emporia 4 Blackstone Emporia 8 Kenbridge 10 13 3 1 3 0 Coach Ed Drew with Tri-Captains, Jim Jeans, Danny Belmonte, Carlton Butler. Senior Statistics DOROTHY FRYE: Transferred from Greensboro High School; Hi-Y 4. CAROLYN GRAY: Photography Club 1; Science Club 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Green and Gold Staff 1, 2; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3; Secretary and Treasurer. ROBERT GRIZZARD: Beta Club 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Mono¬ gram Club 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3,4; Basketball Manager 2; Class President 2; S. C. A. Treasurer 3. BAKER HARDING: Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 3,4; Annual Staff; Baseball 3,4; French Club 3,4. BARBARA HARDING: Latin Club 1, 2; French 3, 4; Scrapbook Editor of French Club 4; Green and Gold Staff 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; President 3; Reporter 4; S. C. A. Corresponding Sec¬ retary 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 1,2, 3, 4; Homecoming Oueen 3; Miss Emporia 3; Dele¬ gate to Model General Assembly 2,3; Blue Ridge 3; Girl ' s State 3; Massanetta Springs Music Camp 3; Business Staff of Riparian 4; District Forensic Contest, poetry reading 3; Hi-Y Conference 1; Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; S. C. A. Convention 4; Music Festival 2,3,4. HERMAN HARRIS: Latin Club 2; Student Patrol 1; Science Club 1,2; Industrial Arts Club 3. MARY LOU HARRIS: Vice-President o f Class 2; Reporter 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; President 1; Monogram Club 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 3, 4; Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1,2; Hi-Y Conference 4; S. C. A. 3; Recording Secre¬ tary 3; S. C. A. Convention 3; Cheerleader 3, 4; Delegate to Girl ' s State 2; French Club 3; Glee Club 1,2;Secretary 1; Treasurer 2; Dramatic Club 1; Girl ' s Sports Editor ot Rip¬ arian 4; Green and Gold Staff 1,2,4; Sports Editor 1; Editor 2; Managing Editor 4; Class Historian 4. BOBBY HART: Student Safety Patrol 1; Latin Club 2; French Club 3,4; Treasurer 4; Science Club 1; Hi-Y 3,4; Treasurer 4; Beta Club 1, 2; Boy ' s State 3; Blue Ridge Hi-Y Conference 3; Perfect Attendance 1, 2, 3; Nominating Committee; Physical Activity 1, 2, 3, 4. JESSIE HOBBS: F. F. A. 1, 2, 3,4; Secretary 4. PRICILLA JESSEE: Dramatic Club 1, 2; Science Club 1, 2; Physical Education 1,2, 3,4; French Club 1; Annual Staff 4. SIDNEY JONES: French Club 3; Student Patrol 1; Industrial Arts Club 1; Science Club 1. SUE KLOTZ: Beta Club 1,2,3, 4; Reporter 2; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Latin Club 1,2; Vice-President 1; French Club 3,4; President 3; Reporter 4; Green and Gold Staff 1,3,4; Head Typist 3; As¬ sistant Girl ' s Sports Editor 4; May Court 1; Homecoming 3, 4. LORETTA LAMM: Band 1,2,3; Majorette 1,2,3; Glee Club 1, 2; Monogram Club 3,4; Basketball 3, 4; Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Treasurer 3; Delegate to Conference; Science Club 1; Photo¬ graphy Club 1; Latin Club 1, 2; Green and Gold Staff 1; Typist on the Annual Staff. DARDEN LIVESAY: Class President 3; Monogram Club 1, 2,3,4; President 3,4; Boy ' s Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Treasurer 3; Science Club 1,2; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Captain 3,4; Football 2,3,4; Baseball 3,4; Beta Club 1,2,4; Boy ' s State 3; Honor¬ ary Rotorian for Month 4; French Club 3,4; Assistant Busi¬ ness Manager of Riparian 4; Physical Education 1,2, 3,4; Hi-Y Conference 1. BOBBY LUCAS: Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Vice President 4; S. C. A. 1,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Class Vice President 3; Base¬ ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1; Latin Club 1; French C.lub 3. VIRGINIA MATTHEWS: Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3,4; Reporter 1; Treasurer 2; Secretary 3; Glee Club 1,2; Mono¬ gram Club 3, 4; Secretary 4; Latin Club 1, 2; French Club 3, 4; Secretary 4; Latin Club 1,2; French Club 3,4; Secretary 4; Green and Gold Staff 1,2; Basketball 3,4; Class Secretary 4; Hi-Y Conference 3,4; Girl ' s State 3; Dramatic Club 1. JIMMY McARDLE: Band 3,4; Drum Major 3,4; President; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; President 4; Class President 1, 2; Hi-Y 2, 3,4; Secretary 3; Chaplain 4; Boy ' s State 3; Forensic Con¬ test-Prose Reading 1; S. C. A. Conference 1,2; Feature Edi¬ tor of Riparian 4; Hi-Y Conference 2,3; Model Assembly 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 3,4; Music Festival 3,4; Student Patrol Captain 3; Honorary Rotarian of Month 3. EMILY MATTHEWS: Latin Club 1,2; French Club 3,4; Hi- Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Conference 1; Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 3; Green and Gold Staff 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Girl ' s State 3; Student Patrol 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. NANCY MOORE: Beta Club 1,2,3; Reporter 3; Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Secretary 3; Cheer¬ leader 3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Reporter 1; Vice-President 2; French Club 3,4; Vice-President 3,4; Green and Gold Staff 1,2,4; Girl ' s Sports Editor 4; Student Cooperative Associa¬ tion 1; Class Reporter 2; Music Festival 2. MARTHA NEWSOME: Beta C 1 u b 1, 2, 3, 4; H i - Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Chaplain 1; Vice President 3, 4; Hi-Y Conference 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Treasurer 2; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball Manager 1, 2, 3,4; F. H. A. 3,4; Scrapbook Editor 3; Secretary 4; Class Treasurer 3,4; Green and Gold Staff 1; Annual Staff 4; As¬ sistant Girl ' s Sports Editor; Girl ' s State 3. BILLY NORWOOD: CHARLENE OWEN: Latin Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Green and Gold Staff 1, 2; Excahnge Editor 1; Science Club 1. ELLEN POWELL: Annual Staff; Head Typist 4; Green and Gold Staff 3; Library Club 1; Student Patrol 4; Physical Ed¬ ucation 1, 2, 3, 4; Perfect Attendance 1, 2, 3. W. M. ROBINSON: S. C. A. Treasurer 4; Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; President 4; Chaplain 3; Football 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2; French Club 3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Science Club 1,2; Glee Club 4; Boy ' s State 3; Blue Ridge Hi-Y Assembly 2; Model Assembly 1,3; District 2 Group 3 Public Speaking Champion 3; Hi-Y Convention 1,3,4; Beta Club 1, 2, 3,4; Honorary Rotarian of Month 4. NELLIE RODGESTER: F. H. A. 1, 2; Secretary; Annual Staff 4; Green and Gold Staff; Student Patrol 2; Science Club 1. JOHN STARKE: Science Club 1; Latin Club 1,2; Secretary 4; Delegate to Hi-Y Conference 1, 2, 3, 4; Doorkeeper of Model General Assembly 2; Senate Clerk 3; Hi-Y Youth Governor of Virginia 4; Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Blue Ridge Hi-Y Training Congress 3,4; Glee Club 4;S. C. A. President 4; Boy ' s State 4; Chairman of Project Committee 4; Track 3,4; Honorary Rotarian 3. Senior Statistics ANNE WARREN: Distr ict F. H. A. Treasurer 1; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Vice-P resident 3; Hi-Y 4; Glee Club 4; Monogram Club 3,4; Cheerleader 3,4; French Club 3,4; President 4; Green and Gold Staff 2,4; Editor 4; Student Cooperative As¬ sociation 1,2; May Court 3; Miss Emporia 2; Girl ' s State 2, 3; Delegate 2; Counsellor 3; Forensic Meet 1, 2, 3; District Winner in Public Speaking and Distinguished Rating 3; Class Vice-President 4. ELSIE MEADE WEBB: Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-P r e s i d e n t 2; Latin Club 1,2; Reporter 1; French Club 3,4; Secretary 3; Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 2; President 3,4; Mono¬ gram Club 2, 3, 4; Reporter 2; Green and Gold Staff 1, 2; Class Vice-President 1; Cheerleader 3,4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Co-captain 3,4; Hi-Y Representative to Conference 2; Beta Club Convention 2; Girl ' s State Delegate 2; Model General Assembly 3; May Court 3; Assistant Fea¬ ture Editor of Annual 4; Homecoming Queen 4. MARY WENDELL: Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Beta Club 3; Glee Club 1, 2; F. H. A. 3,4; Treasurer 3; President 4; State Convention 3; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Basketball 2; Basketball Manager 3, 4; Chairman of Commencement Committee 4. WILHELM IN A WENDELL: Science Club 1; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3. DORIS WHITBY: Physical Education 1, 2, 3, 4; Green and Gold Staff 3. DANNY BELMONTE: Science Club 2; Hi-Y 1,2, 3,4; Hi-Y Convention 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; French Club 3; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Sports Editor of Annual Staff; Boy ' s State 3; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3,4; All Tournament District 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 3; Honorary Rotarian of Month 4. JOHNNY BRANTLEY: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 3, 4; Basketball 1,2,4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Track 3,4; Student Co- coperative Association 2, 3; Vice President 2; President 3; Attended S. C. A. Convention 3; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; R e p o r t e r 3; Attended Hi-Y Convention 3, 4; Vice President of District 3; General Manager of Magazine Sales 2, 3; Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Reporter 1; Treasurer 2; Per¬ fect Attendance 1,2, 3,4; Honorary Rotarian for Month 3; President of Class 4. JOYCE BRASWELL: Student Patrol 1; Science Club 1; Busi¬ ness Manager of Green and Gold 2; S. C. A. 2, 3, 4; Attended District Convention 2,3; Attended Girl ' s State 3; Assistant Editor of Annual Staff 4; SCA District Convention. GARRETT BRIGMAN: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; S. C. A. 1; Vice- President 3; Latin Club, Vice-President 2; President 3; Hi- Y Club 3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Beta Club 3, 4;Varsity Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Representive to Forensic Meet 2, 3; Boy ' s State 2; Counselor 3; Green and Gold 4; Dramatic Club 1; Student Patrol 1, 2;Massanetta Music Camp 2; Photo¬ graphy Club 1. PEGGY BYRANT: Latin Club 1, 2; Secretary 1; French Club 3, 4; Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Reporter 3; Tri Hi-Y 1, 2, 3,4; Treasurer 1; S. C. A. 1; Green and Gold 1; Massanetta Music Camp 2; Girl ' s Trio 2,3,4. CLIFTON COLLINS: Boy ' s State 3; Beta Club 3,4; Student Patrol 3,4; Bus Lieutenant 4; Class Editor of Riparian 4. JAMES CRUMPLER: Traffic Patrol 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1; French Club 1; Baseball 1, 2, 4. AL DAVIS: Student Patrol 1; Science Club 1; Boy ' s Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Beta Club 1, 2, 3; Photography Club 1; Industrial Arts Club 3. MARY FRANCES DERRING: Beta Club 1,2,3; Secretary 3; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Model General Assembly Representative 1; Glee Club 1,2,3; Music Festival 3; Vice President 3; Mono¬ gram Club 1,2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Head cheerleader 4; Latin Club 1, 2; President 1; French Club 3, 4; Green and Gold Staff 1, 4; Production Manager 4; Reporter 1; Student Coopera¬ tive Association 1, 2, 3; Corresponding Secretary for local and district 3; May Court 1, 2, 3; Maid of Honor 3; Homecoming 2; 4; Basketball 1, 2; Science Club 1. ROSA DELBRIDGE: Science Club 1, 2; Green and Gold Staff 1, 2, 4; Feature Editor 2, 4; Perfect attendance 2, 3; Attendant in May Court 3; Typist for Annual Staff 4; Chairman of Ways and Means Committee 4. JOSEPH DOYLE: Football 2,3,4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Mono¬ gram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3; Vice-President 2; Presi¬ dent 3; Class Treasurer 2; Hi-Y 2; Sweetheart of F. H. A. 2. ROBERT DUNCAN: Latin Club 1, 2; Treasurer 1; French Club 3,4; Class Secretary 3; Beta Club 1,2, 3,4; Treasurer 4; Boy ' s Hi-Y 3,4; Boy ' s State 3; Science Club 1; Physical Ed¬ ucation 1,2,3,4; Publicity Committee 4; Student Patrol 1; Perfect Attendance 2. EMIL FAJNA: F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. MILDRED FAJNA: Library Club 1; Student Patrol 1; Drama¬ tic e Club 1. GENE FERGUSON: Football 2,3,4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Mono¬ gram Club 2, 3,4. LOUREEN FERGUSON: Student Patrol 1; Green and Gold Staff F. H. A. 2,4; Reporter; Latin Club 1, 2; Perfect Attendance 2, 3; Physical Education 1, 2, 3, 4. BILLY FINCH: Science Club 1; Latin Club 1, 2; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Conference 3,4; Model General Assembly 3; Blue Ridge 3; Fo otball 2, 3; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4;Treasur- er 4; Business Manager 1. FRANCES WILLIAMS: Green and Gold Staff 3; Physical Ed¬ ucation 1,2,3, 4. FRANCES ANN WILLIAMS: Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-Presi¬ dent 1; President 2, 4; Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 3; S. C. A. Secretary 4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; French Club 3,4; Latin Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3,4; Secretary;Basketball 1, 2, 3,4; Girl ' s State 3; Model Assembly 1, 3; Hi-Y Conference 1. 4; Blue Ridge Leaders Congress 3; Massanetta Music Camp 1, 3; Editor-in-Chief of Riparian 4; Secretary of Class 1; Green and Gold 1; Forensic Contest-Prose reading 3; S.C.A. Con¬ ference 4; Spring Music Festival 1, 2, 3, 4; Best Girl Citizen 4; BETTY ANN WILLS: Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Library Club 1; Stu¬ dent Patrol 2, 3. ADS Dor °f U f an EMPORIA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., INC. VIRGINIA DYEING CORPORATION Dyers and Finishers Southern Maid Finish Daniel A. Belmonte General Manager Emporia Virginia SOUTHAMPTON TEXTILE CO. Manufacturer s Fabrics For Fine Furniture Emporia Virginia WATKINS MOTOR COMPANY Inc. Ford BELCO MOTOR COURT Sales and Service Owner s: Dealer No. 638 D. A. Belmonte Phone 3014 T. G. Cooke Emporia Virginia JOSTEN ' S Since 1897 E. E. GOODWIN CORP. Representative Insurance Bill Day 669 Marble Avenue Bonds-Real Estate-Rents Waynesboro Virginia Phone 2611 BRYANT AUTO SUPPLY COMPANY Admiral Television Refrigerators and Radios All Electrical Appliances Repaired Call 2446 Compliments of R. C. BENNETT BOX COMPANY Protect Our Forests and Wildlife Through Safety Com pliments of R. E. Callahan, Inc. Spivey ' s Superette Poultry-Meats - Produce 403 Halifax St. Emporia Virginia L. W. Mitchell Southern Furniture Co. Self Service 128 North Main Street Feather Your Nest Gro. , Fresh Meats and Poultry With a Little Down Dial 2839 Phone 2716 Emporia Virginia Emporia Virginia Compliments of Com pliments of Western Auto Riverside Cleaners Associate Store 102 1 2 Valley St. Home Owned by Felix Dodd Dial 2734 Compliments of WALTER B. ANDERSON L. G. Balfour Products Class Rings, Club Ins. Invitations, Calling Cards, Caps and Gowns Virginia Richmond CAPITAL SERVICE STATION Baker and Main Sts. Chrysler-Plymouth Cars International Trucks Sales and Service Phone 2167 - 2168 Emporia Virginia We Salute You The Seniors of 1953 Our Citizens of Tomorrow THE EMPORIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Emporia Virginia Pearson Gas Radio Service Compliments of Distributors of Bottled Gas Home Oil Company -Appliance s- Zenith Radios and Televisions Repair Service Day Phone 3136 - Nite 3076 Emporia Ice Company The Name That Justifies Your Confidence Compliments of Stanley ' s Grocery Phone 2-411 Compliments of Sledge Stainback and Blankenship Southside Esso Station Electrical Contractors Frank Derring, Mgr. Phone 2502-9302 Appliances Emporia Virginia Compliments of Futrelle Drug Co. Compliments of Evergreen Motel Compliments of Co mpli m e nts of Southside Cab Siesta Motor Court Jack Ivey 1 s Pool Room Mr. Mrs. Carl Hartz, Mgr. Phone 2111 Congratulations Seniors Compliments Jones Drug Store George F. Lee, Jeweler The Rexall Store Phone 2642 Emporia Virginia Phone 2623 Emporia Virginia WILLIAM A. ROBINSON Producer of Hybrid Seed Corn Skippers Virginia Compliments of EMPORIA GAS COMPANY Your Pyrofax Bottled Gas Distributor Complime nts of GREENSVILLE NEHI COMPANY Bottlers of Royal Crown Cola Hick ' s Dept. Store For Thrifty People See us first for your clothing needs Emporia Virginia Co mplim e nts of W. S. Peebles Co. Powell ' s Lunch and Pool Meet your pals here for good entertainment Emporia Virginia Compliments of CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK Emporia Virginia Shop At LEGGETT ' S DEPARTMENT STORE The Home of Better Values Emporia Virginia Com pH ments of BLOOM BROS. DEPT. STORE Phone 2074 Emporia Virginia HARRELL CHEVROLET When Better Automobiles SALES SERVICE are Built we ' ll build them Big car quality at LASSITER BUICK COMPANY lowest cost Phone 2068 North Main St. Emporia Virginia Telephone 2510 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Serving you and your parents since 1907 Safe - Sound - Secure Member Federal Deposits Insurance Corporation Emporia Virginia We Cut and Install Glass for all make Cars RIVERSIDE MOTOR CO., INC. Phone 3123 - Nite Phone 2637 Compliments of Watkins Oil Co. Watkins Wood Drug Co. Inc. Home of finer pharmaceutical 213 North Main St. Dial 3021 Emporia Virginia Otho B. Johnson Priddy ' s Fertilizers Peanuts-Corn-Soya Beans Emporia Virginia H. W. Hall k Bros. Furniture and Appliances Look for the store with the Rocking Chair 423 So. Main St. Tel. 2614 Emporia Virginia Pete Steven ' s Service Station Tires - Lubrication Accessories-Washing Cities Service Products 513 So. Main St. Phone 2733 Mitchell Bros, General Merchandise Phone 3013 Emporia Virginia Compliments of R. Edward Lucas, Jr. Appreciation The Staff of the 1953 and R. Raiford Hart, Esq. Emporia Frozen Food Lockers, Inc. Riparian desires to give due recognition Curing Smoking of Pork to our Advertisers Locker Rentals for their generosity Processing for home freezers toward the support Purina Feeds of our annual Garrett ' s Clothing and Jewelry Phone 2122 305 Halifax St. Emporia Virginia ALDERMAN LIBRARY The return of this book is due on the date indicated below Usually books are lent out for two weeks, but there are exceptions and the borrower should note carefully the date stamped above. Fines are charged for over-due books at the rate of five cents a day; for reserved books there are special rates and regulations. Books must be presented at the desk if renewal is desired. THE LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA 10 m m