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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1954 volume:

LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA i Mdr tyn Z)ter� s b(F| ocru 55 Motto: Tonight we launch, where shall we anchor? A voyage, is never all smooth sailing, but to launch a scholastic journey in a raft and graduate from a luxurious yacht as the senior class of ' 54, shows accomplishment. The trip was rough at first and as a consequence, some abandoned ship, but the prize for the remaining loyal bailors was to be the first to begin the last knot of their journey in the new school building. Much smoother sailing indeed! As the end was nearing, a new realization arose. This was only the first voyage of this kind, not really an end, but actually a beginning. In all probability the most important part had been passed. We had learned the essential thing-- how to take the rest of the trips and appreciate their meaning. This production of the RIPARIAN seeks to portray in pictures and words this first voyage from the beginning to the end. In so doing, it wishes to preserve to the memory of the senior class the time, effort, and rewards of the years spent at G. C. H. S. PROPERTY OF THE LIBRARY OF RICHMOND, VA OH iiS Dedication Q 4 ; tA ' CJTxAA CMjisr ' ZZ ui+ asrL ' 777 044 cZZoCJ-4, , U ru ( Ct Xii -2 ZjxXjs T r L ' ■ZZlQsO - ' aJxZc rvcJl j ' T ' uZ ' ru aAAyt cZ - - -A4S0- ' s ZL t ytJz s L st--tijL . . TZ ZTjLAsr C - 0- 3 -0aCia tal j sC nZi -CzJ Cusn dL ui - ' --i_ ' � ' i_£ ' i A4S--dZ7 cZ7caax 4, Z- ' YKvfr T- t«4AW c -ZZr ccAs ■ TTI a ' V £oJL JZs Z-clZ AjU CTuS jlJ ■ZZutAs ' 4sjnyTiZZ Ai Z LA dlow-CA- UsttaJL AAS- C uZTtJL TTJUs-ts JL dLsuJls ' TJI x Aa Z - Gn _ L f ■£laaSa sOc Q ZZ ZL f aU - f t ' 9 - ' TaaJaa -L ' P MRS. M. D. GRIZZARD Librarian MRS. RICHARD TUCKER, JR. Commercial MRS. RAY GOBBLE English, Science MR. OTIS KITCHEN Band, M usic MRS. H. T. BLAKE, JR. English MRS. D. T. ROGERS, JR. Physical Education MR. J. J. TEMPLON Industrial Arts MRS. BEN HARRIS English, Latin MISS TRIXIE JOHNSON History MR. M. W. TIMBERLAKE Agriculture, Shop MRS. PERKINS WILEY Mathematics MR. DANIEL VACCA Science MRS. CLIFF STAINBACK Secretary to Principal MR. GUY SAIL LOT French, English Editor Feature Editor Girls Sports Editor MOZETTA SYKES Associate Feature Editor SYLVIA HARRISON Sponsor MISS TRIXIE JOHNSON EDRIS GRIZZARD Associate Editor MARILYN DIANIS T7 Class Editor JEANNETTE ALLEN Associate Class Editor Art Editor KATIE LYNCH ROSALIA JANSKI Head Typist ANDREW WRENN Associate Girls Sports Editor Boys Sports Editor Business Manager BERNICE MOORE BOBBY CHAPLIN GEORGE BRASWELL Xtifa Staff V+ Associate Bussiness Manager FRITZ PRASSE Associate Boys Sports Editor WELLFORD INGE m V Sponsor MISS LUCY DAVIS Typist JANIE MERRICKS Typist SHIRLEY KNAPP Typist JEAN WRENN Typist JANE GILL Class Poem OUR SHIP IS SAILING O’ER THE SEA Our ship is sailing o’er the sea, The sea of Life, we’re trav ' ling on. This sea determines what we’ll be Tomorrow morn. The gusty winds of storms at sea Have tried to hinder us each night, But they have given us the key To swifter flight. Our crew is smaller than has been. For our lost classmates we have grieved. And held by bonds that made us kin We were bereaved. We have captains who have laid Our course, the way that we should go, To ask for aid we weren ' t afraid. How could we know? And now we leave our captains brave. Our ship no longer has its chart. There ' s One alone who now can save The pure in heart. Sylvia Harrison President . . . Vice President Secretary . . Treasurer . . . Reporter . . . . . Earl Lucas Mosetta Sykes Edris Grizzard . Mead Jones . Katie Lynch HATTIE MONITA ALLEN HATTIE ANN BRADLEY MILDRED JEANNETTE ALLEN EVELYN LEE BRADY GEORGE WILBUR BRASWELL, JR. -TV ' ;.n JOHN CARLTON BUTLER ROBERT ROGERS CHAPLIN, JR. JOANNE CUTCHIN CLARKE JAMES JULIAN CLARY MARILYN ANN DIANIS SHIRLEY REBECKER GORDON SYLVIA MAE HARRISON WELLFORD WARRINER INGE, JR, PAULINE ROSALIA JANSKI JAMES BERKLEY JEANS SHIRLEY ANN KNAPP JEAN MILLICENT LEWIS EARL SNIDOW LUCAS, JR. CLINTON MEAD JONES, JR. BETTY ANN JONES o RUSSELL ASHBY LUNDY KATIE LOUISE LYNCH HORACE ROSEVELT MITCHELL JANIE MARIE MERRICKS VIVIAN AUDREY MAIZE TRIXIE JANE MITCHELL SHIRLEY IRENE MOSS BETTY CAROLYN MOORE BERNICE JULIETTE MOORE BARBARA MARIE PEARSON Mil MOSETTA PERSON SYKES ANDREW LEE WRENN JEAN MITCHELL WRENN KENNETH WAYNE WILLIAMS THE SENIOR CLASS Presents THE ATOMIC BLONDE By: Jay Tobias March 12, 1954 Bob Nickerson, Co-owner of the Healthitarium.Bobby Chaplin Oriole Byrd, The Negro Maid.Jane Gill Kitinka Katzenpheifer, The Dutch cook.Rosalia Janski Skid Werling, Bob ' s pal and partner.Wellford Inge Parsimonius Jackson, Parsy , Negro Porter.Willie Grant Doogie Deane, A fugitive from the constibule .George Braswell Sylvester Butterfish, the constibule .Russell Lundy Mrs. Philo Pratt, The nosey next door neighbor.Katie Lynch Miss Wilella Wylie, Doogie’s rich spinster aunt.Joanne Clarke Finchley St. John, III, Looking for a wealthy wife.Andrew Wrenn Gurney Maddox, The town Croesus and Skid ' s rival in love.Earl Lucas Mrs. Adelaide Burkeleigh-Banks, An ardent club woman.Marilyn Dianis Doreen Durkeleigh-Banks, Her attractive daughter.Betty Moore Betty Hartfor d, Adelaide’s niece; a poor relative.Betty Ann Jones The Headless Ha’nt. ?????? w oS £ pb � MOST VJ Sv ues M ° r X c Jj ean eufo e T LOOKING popular ris Gtiz 2 ' ard Eatl Lucas Wttiest rti a „ Pea on BES ce °° lQ BeI CLaP m SS, talen d KeiZl yn Diani s K «nneth Williams Who’s QUIETEST KaY snel c tylead Jone OSlG. 1 w0S 7tw� ° ianis i OFFICERS President . . . Vice President Secretary . . Treasurer. . . Reporter. . . . Georgia Rose Allen .Don Tillarr . . . Janice Specter . . Wesley Newsome .... Chris Harrell Betty Jane Allen Eugene Allen Georgia Allen Lofton Allen Judy Barrett William Blalock Richard Bloom Jane Brett James Bunn Bobby Clary Amerylis Crocker Barbara Delbridge Joyce Edwards James Everett Frankie Ferguson Melvin Ferguson Earl Garner Yancey Grinstead June Harding Chris Harrell Alrnont Holloway Monroe Jackson Shirley Jean Joe Jones Virginia Kasper Calvert King Elizabeth King Donnie Knapp Edward Lashley Wade Lifsey Edward Lucas Joan McDearmon Audrey Morris Wesley Newsome Libby Robinson Gloria Seegers Alice Smith Janice Specter Dan Stainback Grace Stainback Walker Taylor Don Tillar Dora Tudor Nancy Wendell Bet Wiley Christine Woodruff OFFICERS President . . . Vice President. Secretary . . . Treasurer . . . Reporter.... . . Bart Rainey . Bunny Johnson . . Jane Thorpe . . Bobby Faison . Jonnie Seegers Eleanor Allen Edna Anderton Nancy Barnes Tommy Barnes Barbara Beale Madeline Benton George Blick Elaine Bowen Edward Bradley Hattie Bradley Norma Crank Mike Doyle James Drewry Mike Duncan Nancy Eason Alfred Faison Bobby Faison Ernestyne Ferguson Josephine Ferguson Patricia Gray David Hadley Betsy Harding Cecelia Harris Eloise Harris Margaret Harris Raymond Harris Nancy Jo Hill Robert Hudson Bert Johnson Nancy Johnson Elliott Johnston, III Dan Jones Mary Etta Jones Myron Jones Dempsey Joyner Eugene King Martha Kiser Clayton Land Jimmie Lane Daisy Mitchell Peggy Moore Benjy Parker Dickie Parker Carolyn Pearson l Edward Pearson Patricia Perkins Frances Phelps Daphine Pollard Jeannette Pollard Peggy Poole Inez Powell Bart Rainey Leroy Sasser Jonnie Seegers Norman Seifert Virgie Starke Jane Ruth Thorpe Jimmie Webb Frances Wendell Jimmie Wheeler Joyce Whitehead Alvin Williams Jeannette Williams Mary Emma Wrenn Betty Dean Wright OFFICERS President . . . Vice President Secretary . . Treasurer. . . Reporter . . . . Edward Spence . . Billy Vincent . . Sherry Kiser . . Jimmy Harris . Earline Vincent Arlene Allen Evelyn Allen Juliette Belmonte Betty Mae Bradley Peggie Conner Kay Downs William Duncan Grover Edge Joan Everette Wade Faircloth Onell Faison Lucy Ferguson Peggy Bradley Jeannette Brantley Etta Mae Bryant William Bryant Mary Buckner Robert Callahan Lewis Garner Norman Harding James T. Harris Red Harris William Harris Elizabeth Harrison Richard Henry Charles King Sherry Kiser Sarah Klugel Kirkland Lashley Dorothea Lifsey Jackie Ligon Barbara Lowery Barbara Lynch Peggy McKinney John Meadors Elsie Morgan Tommy Morris Ethel Ogburn Elizabeth Padgett Wesley Parker I Louise Parrish Helen Pettway William Powell Carl Rae Emma Rodgester Ann Scranton Jaime Seegers Barbara Slate Kenneth Sodergren Edward Spence Mary Talley Maggie Thorpe Billy Vincent Earline Vincent Jake Watson Agnes Weaver Audrey Whitehead Tommy Williams Linda Wrenn Jane Wright Windell Yeattes Mildred Zimmerman OFFICERS President . . . Vice President. Secretary . . . Treasurer . . . Reporter . . . . . . . John Driver . . . . Jack Lucas . . . . Jean Allen Tommy Williams . . Carol Harding Becky Abernathy Grace Acree Billy Allen Calvin Allen Jean Allen Mildred Frances Allen Viola Allen Nancy Allison Fred Bare Jackie Batten Bobbie Baugham Jean Bennett Phyllis Bloom Dottie Bowen Ann Boyd Janie Boykin Alvin Bradley Shirley Bradley Mary Frances Braswell Lee Brett Helen Brewer Shirley Buckner William Caish Robert Carpenter Elizabeth Ann Cash Martha Cifers Alvin Clary Joyce Conner Eloise Conwell Delight Darden Mallory Daughtery Kathy Davidson Elaine Delbridge Shirley Delbridge Thomas Delbridge Robert Doyle John Driver Rebecca Edge Shelby Edwards Bernice Fackler Neil Faison Pauline Gay Rufus Gay Billy Gill Floyd Green Alice Griffin L. J. Grizzard Carole Harding Hamlet Harding Elizabeth Harris th Janice Harrison Peggy Harrison Barbara Hartman Amos Hasty Wilbur Hobbs Jane House Peggy House Dorothy Jackson John Jesse Iris Johnson Sammy Jones William Jones Sherba Justice Luana Kimbler Molly Lambert Elizabeth Lankford Jane Carol Lashley Esther Laws Barbara Lee Albert Lewis Dorothy Lewis Faye Little Joyce Livesay Jack Lucas Ruth Magee Aubrey Maize Bettie Manuel Milton McCaffity Carolyn McCann Betty McKinney Lorrell Merricks Daisy Moore Shirley Moore Thomas Morgan Betty Jane Morris Carolyn Moss Wesley Newsome Wayne Ondich Aubrey Temple Edith Thorpe Jack Turner Boyce Vann Arlene Veliky James Velvin Tommy Vincent Herman Weaver Roland Weaver Russell Weeks Alice Whitby Shirley Whitehead Edward Williams Fannie Williams Mildred Williams Temple Williams Tommy Williams Peggy Wills A1 Woodruff Shelby Wrenn Audrey Pair Jacob Pair Janet Parrish Jessie Phillips Milton Phillips Betty Jane Pollard Ronald Pollard Ellen Powell Jane Rae Pauline Raiche Marion Rainey Katie Rawlings Carolyn Rook Shirley Rook Russell Silvers Martha Skinner Judy Snell Libby Sopko James Stainback Stevie Starling Howard Stockwell Robert Stone Ann Gibson Sykes Martha Sykes Sponsor Miss Lucy Davis A. Sponsor Mrs. Jane Tucker Treasurer Fritz Prasse Recording Secretary Mosetta Sykes Vice President Billy Blalock Corresponding Secretary Jeannette Allen President George Braswell S. C. A. REPRESENTATIVES Becky Abernathy Eugene Allen Jean Allen Nancy Barnes Juliette Belmonte Alvin Bradley Bobby Chaplin Joanne Clark John Driver Bobby Faison Shirley Gordon Bunny Johnston Sherry Kiser Edward Lashley Carolyn McCann Martha Moore Sonny Norwood Janet Parrish Frances Phelps Fritz Prasse Marion Rainey Leroy Sasser Jaime Seegers Jonnie Seegers Edward Spence Billy Vincent Roly Weaver 1 . 2 . 3. 4. 5. 6 . PHASES OF S. C. A. WORK Encourages Citizenship Cares for Clinic Room Attractively Arranges Bulletin Boards Secures Minister for Assemblies Operates Concession Stand at Home Games Christmas Dance Officers And Executive Committee Anne Owen President and Head Majorette 1st Lieutenant Mr. Otis Kitchen Director Alfred Smith Vice President 1st Lieutenant Patricia Ferguson Drum Majorette and Reporter 2nd Lieutenant Joe Jones 1st Lieutenant Judy Barrett Librarian 1st Lieutenant ROSTER Marilyn Dianis Treasurer and Secretary Staff Sergeant Majorettes Trombones Phyllis Sue Bloom Sarah Klugel Lee Brett Katherine Davidson Anne Owen Elizabeth King Patricia Ferguson Agnes Lane Weaver Hamlet Harding Ann Fulcher Nancy Wendell Bobby Norwood Vic Reinhardt 2nd Lieutenant Wesley Parker Claiborne Thomasson Jackie Williams ii m - .. i L .1 ROSTER Clarinets: Judy Barrett Phyllis Sue Bloom Meri Boyd Katherine Davidson Patricia Ferguson Harry Klugel Anne Owen Carolyn Pearson Emily Sodergren Berry Thompson Saxophones: Alfred Smith Alto Horn; Howard Stockwell Raymond Parker Drums: Dan Jones Bari Novey Walker Taylor Cornets: Buddy Cato Russ Cato Carroll Harding Joseph Jones Richard Lee Wayne Ondich Benjy Parker Herman Sadler Willis Stone Bill Tillar Thomas Vincent Thomas Williams Bass Horn: Victor Reinhardt Flute: Nancy Johnson THE MARCHING BAND Senior Maud We are extremely proud, especially this year, of our forty-six piece G. C. H. S. Band, which has been not only a morale builder, but a provider of our community ' s best entertainment. Included in their many activities has been their active performances at the halves of all nine football games of this season, a concert for the Emporia Beauty Pageant, a Christmas Concert for the P. T. A. and high school, and participation in the Emporia and Petersburg Christmas Parades. They are planning to give a series of concerts at neighbor¬ ing schools and colleges and have begun this project by a concert at South Hill. Also among their many plans are a concert for the Grammar school, a spring concert, and participation in the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. As their protege, the G. C. H. S. Band has in the Grammar School an active twenty-two piece Junior-Intermediate Band, who have participated in two parades and who we know will be outstanding throughout the coming year. THE CONCERT BAND Marilyn Dianis The Glee Club, another musical organization of the school, is directed by Mr. Otis Kitchen. Through the Glee Club many pupils have begun to appreciate the higher fields of music and have received valuable voice training. Some of the outstanding activities throughout the year include the presentation of the assembly program at Christmas and the short concert given for the P.T.A. Members find much enjoyment in the Glee Club. Jimmy Jean Carlton Butler George Braswell Bobby Allen Bobby Clary Mike Doyle Richard Bloom Bunny Bunn Don Tillar Yancy Grins tea d Martha Moore Earl Lucas Julian Clary Red Harris Sponsor Jane Brett Ed Drew Secretary, Wesley Newsome Vice President Edris Grizzard President Evelyn Brady Treasurer Chris Harrell Lofton Allen Alfred Faison Leroy Sasser Eugene King Jake Watson Billy Powell June Harding Bernice Moore Shirley Jean Juliette Belmonte Jackie Ligion Bobby Faison Jeannette Allen Wellford Inge Operaii Catini l 1 Hr iff f iff LL � 1 1 ♦ 5 ■ w, • 1 n 1 iV 1 •4 51 i : l 4 • H 1 i ! t 1 ■t | KjL President - Juliette Belmonte; Vice-President - Bobby Callahan; Secretary - Jackie Ligon; Treasurer - Agnes Lane Weaver; Reporter - Sherry Kiser; Sponsor - Mrs. Ben Harris. 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- five members who meet monthly, enjoy at least four socials in various homes during the year, give a dance, and sponsor Latin Week, at which time the members decorate the entire school and compare our country to Ancient Rome. The highlight of the year is the spring banquet given in honor of the Latin Club members of the previous year, faculty, and friends. President - Frances Phelps; Vice-President - Bunny Johnston; Secretary - Nancy Eason; Treasurer - James Drewry; Reporter - Peggy Poole; Sponsor - Mrs. Ben W. Harris. Opera ' ll Catini 11 Ces Amis de France l President -- Billy Blalock; Vice President -- June Harding; Secretary -- Betty Jones; Treasurer -- Edward Lashley; Reporter -- Violet Moore; Sponsor -- Mr. Guy Saillot. Les Amis Avance de France and Les Amis de France are organizations composed of all students who are taking French. The purpose of the two clubs is to promote the interest of the students in reading, writing, and speaking French. This year many of the students had French pen-pals which did much to help the students in a more thorough knowledge of France. Mr. Guy Saillot is the sponsor of the two clubs. President -- Jeannette Allen; Vice President -- Mosetta Sykes; Secretary -- Edris Grizzard; Treasurer -- Wellford Inge; Reporter -- Shirley Gordon; Sponsor -- Mr. Guy Saillot. JCes A mis de ? ranee ll Senior Qirls Zri- Hi- y President -- Marilyn Dianis; Vice President -- Jane Gill; Secretary -- Edris Grizzard; Treasurer -- Martha Moore; Reporter -- June Harding; Sponsor -- Miss Trixie Johnson. The Senior Girls ' Tri-Hi-Y is a Christian Organization, the purpose of which is to create, maintain and extend throughout the home, school and community high standards of Christian character. In the past year it has been very outstanding under the direction of Miss Trixie Johnson. The Hi-Y Clubs of the school not only entertained at our annual Homecoming Dance, but also entertained various visiting basketball and football teams. At Christmas, the club fixed a basket for a needy family. With the help of the other Hi-Y’s, the club conducted a community sunrise service on Easter Sunday, which was followed by breakfast at the American Legion Hut. One of the highlights of the year was a party given us by the Hi-Y Alumni Club, which was organized last year. Delegates were sent to Blue Ridge, the district convention, and the Model General Assembly. Mr. Hansen has been a great inspiration to the club. MlJSI Wm . s-Wi d t a t. i k= d ■ ' 1 j ft i I ' y % W i J ijp|pL: . £ A r 1|||||!.i3| Z. H il J m 3 M m - Mra k k i m ' J|! j nHHHH Senior Moys’ Hi-V President -- Earl Lucas; Vice President -- Chris Harrell; Secretary-- Well ford Inge; Treasurer -- Bobby Chaplin; Reporter -- James Drewry; Chaplain -- Dickie Parker; Sponsor -- Mr. Otis Kitchen. The Senior Boys ' Hi-Y is a very active organization in the school and community, which helps to build strong Christian character in young people. This year our president, Earl Lucas, also served as president of the district Hi-Y conference held at Petersburg, and Chris Harrell was elected vice-president of the Hi-Y conference to be held next year. Wellford Inge was elected Doorkeeper of the House in the Model General Assembly. The club also fixed a basket at Christmas for a needy family. The Senior Boys’ Club, with the help of the other Hi-Y clubs, is responsible for having a prayer said each day before lunch. It also helped sponsor a Halloween carnival, promote good sportsmanship among teams in the district, and helped conduct a community sunrise service on Easter Sunday, which was followed by breakfast at the Legion Hut. Wellford Inge Doorkeeper of The House Model General Assembly Chris Harrell Page at the General Assembly Saglettes Zri- Hi- V Kg jp i m . 1 President -- Martha Lane Kiser; Vice President -- Barbara Beale; Secretary -- Frances Phelps; Treasurer -- Elaine Bowen; Chaplain -- Daphine Pollard; Reporter -- Nancy Carol Eason; Sponsor -- Mrs. Betty W. Wiley. The Eaglettes Tri-Hi-Y, co-operating with the other Hi-Y ' s of the school, has sponsored several major projects, including the practice of having grace before lunch over the inter-communication system. After the homecoming game refreshments were served to the court, the two teams, and other visitors. A Christmas basket was prepared for a needy family in the community. The club also helped with the pre-Easter service. A clean speech campaign was sponsored, posters were displayed in the halls from time to time upholding honesty, and Bible Reading Book Marks were distributed among the students. The club also was represented at various state and district conferences. President -- Edward Spence; Vice President -- Kenneth Sodergren; Secretary -- Robert Callahan; Treasurer -- Wesley Parker; Reporter -- Sonny Hoke; Sponsor -- Mr. Dan Vacca. The Junior Boys’ Hi-Y is a Christian organization, the purpose of which is to help youth of high school age understand the importance of honesty and integrity of character. The highlights of the year were a cake and pie sale sponsored by the organization and a trip to the skating rink in Petersburg. junior Huy s’ Hi-V Industrial Arts Club The Industrial Arts Club is an organization for those who are interested in a good hobby. Theie are no definite requirements for membership, although previous shop experience proves to be helpful in club work. The club builds small articles for sale. Money obtained from club projects is used for improving the shop and for purchasing additional shop equipment. The Safety Patrol, organized for the welfare of all school students, seeks to promote safety on the buses, playgrounds, and streets. By following the advice of the patrolmen, students not only insure their own safety, but also set a good example for safety among the younger students. To meet its aim, however, the Patrol must have the co-operation of each student in high school. Safety Patrol SCHOOL BUS $ T() n ' - [M w J - f . f dramatic Club President -- Edris Grizzard; Vice President - -Bobby Hudson; Secretary -- Martha Skinner; Treasurer -- Willis Stone; Sponsor -- Miss Trixie Johnson. The Dramatics Club was organized to develop interest and ability among the students in the art of acting. This has been achieved, not only through study, but also through actual performance. Experience in radio script came when the club gave a radio skit over the inter-communications system during educational week and when an actual radio program was given over W.E.V.A. during Brotherhood Week. The club also sponsored a play contest in school with the local winner competing in the district contest. Obrary Club President -- Louise Parrish; Vice President -- Peggy Conner; Secretary -- Betty Faris; Treasurer -- Audrey Whitehead; Program Co-Chairman -- Betty Mae Bradley and Ann Scranton; Reporter -- Cecilia Harris; Sponsor -- Mrs. M. D. Grizzard. The Library Club, in its second year of being organized, has increased its membership fifty per cent over last year ' s membership. Its purposes are to sponsor a greater interest among the students in the use of books and library service, to stimulate reading interests, and to improve the library service to the school. 7. J.tA. President -- Bart Rainey; Vice President -- Donnie Knapp; Secretary -- Loften Allen; Treasurer -- Kenneth Williams; Reporter -- Alfred Faison; Advisor -- Mr. Timberlake. The F. F. A., the Future Farmers of America, is a national organization composed of 7376 members, with the Greensville F. F. A. having fifty members. The primary aim of this organization is to develop agricultural leadership, co-operation, and citi¬ zenship and to strengthen the confidence of farm boys and young men in themselves and their work. All boys taking Vocational Agriculture are eligible for mem bersh ip in the F. F. A. organization. There are four degrees of membership, which are awarded according to the accomplishments of each member. The program of work, in which all members participate, is set up annually by the chapter. This program is based on the needs of the community and the individuals. The F. F. A. and F. 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. A large number of our boys attend this camp each year. ) I I President -- Hattie Allen; Vice President -- Jean Gregory; Secretary -- Shirley Ferguson; Treasurer -- Betty Jane Allen; Reporters -- Shirley Knapp and Janie Merricks; Songleader -- Nancy Jo Hill; Degrees Chairman - -Audrey Morris; Scrapbook Editors -- Nancy Wendell and Christine Woodruff; and Sweetheart -- Russell Lundy; Sponsor -- Mrs. Bill Tulloh. Following our motto, Toward New Horizons , The Future Homemakers ' Club has had a very active year with forty-five interested members. Our summer was a very eventful one, with Hattie Allen attending State Convention at Radford College, and with a group of members spending a wonderful week at Margart ' s Beach, where Joyce Whitehead won a blue ribbon in the fashion show. Highlights of our year’s work have been Federation Meeting held at our school, Federation Meeting at Petersburg at which Betty Jane Allen was elected secretary, a Christmas party, a Valentine Outing, Banquet, Spring Rally, and the wonderful picnic given to us by our club mothers. President.Wellford Inge Vice President . . . Georgia Rose Allen Recording Secretary . . Sylvia Harrison Corresponding Secretary . Martha Moore Treasurer.David Hadley Sponsor.Mrs. Redmann The Beta Club is a national organization, the purpose of which is to encourage achievement, char¬ acter, leadership, and scholarship. To be eligible for membership, one must be a junior or senior with a strict B average as stated in the by-laws accepted by the Beta Club this year. CLUB BETA GREEN AND GOLD Stuc 1 ' — Evelyn Brady Nancy Wendell, Judy Barrett, Betsy Harding, Mrs. Betty Blake, Shirley Gordon, Shirley Jeans, Hattie Lou Bradley, Martha Lane Kiser, Andrew Wrenn, Betty Ann Jones, George Braswell, Jo Anne Clark, Shirley Moss, Mrs.Rachel Gobble, Sylvia Harrison, Pat Ferguson, Marilyn Dianis, Barbara Pearson, Jean Wrenn, Calvert King, June Harding, Ann Fulcher, Janice Specter, Mrs. Jane Tucker. Outstanding ■ —B WELL FORD INGE Doorkeeper of House General Assembly BOYS’ AND GIRLS ' STATE DELEGATES Standing, Left to Right: George Braswell, Bobby Chaplin, Wellford Inge, and Earl Lucas. Sitting, Left to Right: Marilyn Dianis, Mosetta Sykes, Jeannette Allen, and Shirley Gordon. Events WELLFORD INGE and MEAD JONES District Winners, Radio Scholarship Contest itMk Athletics Tie d Cheerleader Evelyn. B ' ta.dy - iiette 3 ? roonte Ju-ne HaxJi 1 Ooxe 8dx.L4, G ii??atJ Jackie Li(j 0 [ D Four years ago a quiet, soft-spoken, and ever-modest man assumed the duties of Director of Athletics in Greensville County High School. Through-out these previous terms he has served us with a faithful and lasting support that will always be memorable in our constant growing minds. It is an esteemed pleasure for the classof nineteen-hundred fifty-four to dedicate the sports section of the RIPARIAN to Coach Edward Earl Drew. 504r t3 M football EAGLES 1953 Jim Jeans and Carlton Butler.Co-Captains Yancy Grinstead and Billy Duncan.Managers Ed Drew.Coach No. Name Pos. No. Name Pos. 46 Jimmy Everett E 44 Bobby Hudson QB 56 Bobby Clary HB 67 Chris Harrell G 53 Clayton Land G 45 Billy Powell HB 41 Bunny Johnston T 64 Franky Ferguson G 59 Edward Lee E 40 Bunny Bunn HB 54 Don Tillar T 55 Mike Doyle FB 51 Carlton Butler E 58 Jim Jeans HB 65 Julian Clary E 61 Red Harris C 52 Alfred Faison T 63 Billy Harris HB 60 Lofton Allen T 59 Bobby Callahan FB 42 Wesley Newsome QB 68 Boots Bradley FB 47 Norman Harding G 50 Jimmy Webb T 57 Leroy Sasser T 43 Jake Watson QB 48 Eugene King G 49 Bobby Faison E EAGLES FOOTBALL --- 1953 GROUP II DISTRICT III CHAMPIONS With a fairly impressive record of two losses and eight wins in ' 52, the 1953 version of the Emporia Eagles entered the pigskin parade with practically raw material and little prospect of maintaining the usual successful football season of the Eagles. But from the moment training began on the nineteenth day of August, that traditional Eagle spirit, which has characterized so many seasons in the past, sent an optimistic sentiment through the air that later proved not in vain. Under the fine coaching of Coach Ed Drew, and with the help of the seven lettermen, Wesley Newsome, Jim Jeans, Carlton Butler, Don Tillar, Julian Clary, Red Harris, and Bunny Bunn, this year ' s team emerged from an inexperienced team and went straight through to win the GROUP II, DISTRICT HI CHAMPIONSHIP. This year there were three seniors on the team; Julian Clary, and Co-Captains Jim Jeans and Carlton Butler. The seniors wish to say that they are sure that next year’s team will also take the championship, because they have some fine men. The seniors wish you the best of luck”. Homecoming 1953 Homecoming Queen Edris Grizzard Maid of Honor Bernice Moore Left to Right: Bunny Bunn; Maid of Honor, Bernice Moore; Wesley Newsome; Homecoming Queen, Edris Grizzard. Shirley Knapp Martha Moore Libby Robinson Eloise Harris Frances Phelps Sherry Kiser Barbara Slate Carol Harding Shelby Wrenn Clockwise: Gordon, Moore, Allen, Wendell, Delbridge, M. Kiser, Managers, Harris and Slate, S. Kiser, Belmonte, Ligon Pollard, Buckner, Harding, Co-Captain Brady, Co-Captain Grizzard. Under the fine leadership of Mrs. Dorrice Rogers, Coach, the girls ' basketball team has had a very successful season for the 1953-54 year. With only three lettermen, Co-Captain Brady, Co-Captain Grizzard, and M. Moore, returning to the squad from the preceding year, the team has lost only 2 con¬ ference games so far. By continuing the hard playing and diligent practice, the squad hopes to compete in the Group 2, District 3 Tournament. The schedule and scores thus far are as follows: Franklin 49 Emporia 28 Kenbridge 21 Emporia 45 Blackstone 47 Emporia 56 Randolph Henry 63 Emporia 37 Alumni 28 Emporia 35 Franklin 36 Emporia 18 Victoria 53 Emporia 42 Lawrenceville 32 Emporia 51 Suffolk 26 Emporia 43 Kenbridge 28 Emporia 30 Crewe 27 Emporia 38 Lawrenceville 24 Emporia 55 Blackstone Emporia Randolph Henry Emporia sy� y troys’ basketball Ed Drew.Coach Wesley Newsome Jim Jeans.Co-Captains Yancey Grinstead, Carlton Butler Chris Harrell.Managers NAME NO. POS. NAME NO. POS. Wesley Newsome 24 C Jim Jeans 12 G Don Tillar 25 G Bunny Bunn 15 F Jimmy Everette 14 F Wellford Inge 31 F Jimmy Wheeler 23 G Richard Bloom 11 F Bobby Faison 13 C Bobby Hudson 16 G Jake Watson 21 F Boots Bradley 32 G Leroy Sasser 34 G James Drewry 33 F EAGLES ' BASKETBALL Under the guidance of Coach Ed Drew, the Greensville County High School basketball team experienced one of its toughest seasons. The Eagles opened the season with a bang by winning their first four games. Then the team had hard luck and went into a losing streak. In spite of this, the Eagles did not give up but fought even harder to overcome it. Finally, late in the season, they began to show improvement. The Eagles were led by Co -Captains Jimmy Jeans and Wesley Newsome. The lettermen that returned from last year were Wesley Newsome, Bunny Bunn, Jimmy Jeans, Richard Bloom, and Don Tillar. Next year will be a very promising year for the Eagles because almost everyone who played on the first string this year will be back then. Jimmy Jeans and Wellford Inge are the players on the team who will not return. SCORES OPPONENTS GCHS OPPONENTS GCHS Franklin 29 47 Farmville 55 41 Kenbridge 35 63 Kenbridge 35 55 Blackstone 26 52 Crewe 35 34 Randolph Henry 33 37 Petersburg 79 50 Alumni 42 34 Suffolk 56 45 Franklin 40 39 Lawrenceville 72 61 Victoria 51 47 Farmville Lawrenceville 42 36 Blackstone Suffolk 82 19 Randolph Henry Ed Drew.Coach Joe Doyle Bobby Allen.Co-Captains Yancy Grinstead Chris Harrell.Managers NAME POSITION NAME POSITION Alfred Faison P Bobby Faison 2B George Braswell 3B Wesley Newsome 2B Jim Jeans SS Leory Sasser SS Danny Belmonte 2B James Drewry RF Baker Harding IB Mike Doyle RF Don Tillar C Julian Clary LF Joe Doyle 3B Bobby Lucas LF Johnny Brantley C Carlton Butler CF Bobby Allen P Bunny Johnston CF Darden Lifsey IB Bobby Clary LF EAGLES BASEBALL GROUP II, DISTRICT III CHAMPIONS Emporia Eagles ' 1953 baseball team came through the season with a record of two losses, thriteen wins. Under the guidance of Coach Drew, the Eagles faced tough opposition throughout the entire schedule. The 1953 team had twelve experienced lettermen; Jim Jeans, Carlton Butler, Danny Belmonte, Darden Lifsey, Johnny Brantley, Joe Doyle, Baker Harding, George Braswell, Bobby Lucas, Bobby Allen, and Bobby Clary, all of whom helped to lead the 1953 team on to victory. The co-captains of the team; Joe Doyle and Bobby Allen, wish to see this year ' s team also capture the championship. GCHS OPPONENTS OPPS. GCHS OPPONENTS OPPS, 8 Roanoke Rapids 3 2 South Hill 1 4 Roanoke Rapids 7 4 Victoria 0 10 Lawrenceville 3 1 Farmville 2 29 McKenny 7 5 South Hill 1 5 Kenbridge 2 13 Crewe 5 2 Farmville 0 7 Lawrenceville 3 9 Buckingham 0 5 Kenbridge 2 PLAYOFF EMPORIA 5 FARMVILLE 3 EMPORIA EAGLES, GROUP II, DISTRICT HI CHAMPIONS 1953 MIDGETS Dan Vacca.Coach Richard Bloom.Assistant-Coach First Row, Left to Right: Bobby Stainback, Melvin Callahan, Jerry Callahan, Billy Stainback, Roland Delbridge, Jimmy Southall, Oggy Delbridge, Al Little Shag Harris, Billy Pearson, Curtis Brady, Coach Dan Vacca. Second Row: Raymond Parker, Jack Lucas, Putt Larry, Bill Tillar, Herman Sadler, Stevy Ferguson, David Lee Barnes, Dennis Pyle, Assistant Coach Richard Bloom. Third Row: Elrich West, Roly Weaver, Hamlet Harding, Jimmy Ryals, Percy Lee House, Grayson Mitchell, Biddy Webb, Roger Hobbs. Fourth Row: Pete Daughtrey, Edward Williams, Amos Hasty, Jimmy Rice, Jack Turner, Val Oeillette. MIDGET SCORES GCHS OPPONENTS OPPS 6 Crewe 28 0 Franklin 36 7 Crewe 20 19 Lawrenceville 6 28 Kenbridge 12 7 Lawrenceville 0 19 Kenbridge 14 The Midgets started this year under the fine coaching of Coach Dan Vacca. They faced a tough bunch of boys to start with and were not prepared to go into the game without some fear of the man in front of them. Later in the season, however, they began to catch on and won four straight games. Greensville County High School can look forward to having a fine and experienced team in the future with these boys. Athletic Action 8 Franklin Victoria Smithfieid FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS GROUP II, ' DISTRICT IU - y F 1 ; n39v jt 1 1 i |||§1| ' ilg |i|| Jh 1 I | i aaffl gB . gchs Opponents. � ps. 1 v 1 «$ m ua tj ■ HUffij- l ' 4 J§ JSg| ■ j - .ffiM 4 ' ' i i Z MiiiflllKR : SB Senior Statistics HATTIE ALLEN Tri-Hi-Y 1; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Vice President 3, President 4; 4-H Club 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 2,3; F. H. A. Convention 3. JEANNETTE ALLEN S. C. A. 1,2,3,4, Corresponding Secretary 4; Beta Club 3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, President 2; Cheer¬ leader 2,3; Monogram Club 2,3,4; French Club 3,4, Secretary 3, President 4; Latin Club 1,2, Reporter 1,2; Glee Club 1,2; Annual Staff, Class Editor 4; Delegate to Girls State 3; Class Secretary 2; S.C.A, District Convention 1,2,3,4, S. C. A. State Con¬ vention 3; Tri-Hi-Y Convention 1; Perfect Attend¬ ance 1,2,3. HATTIE ANN BRADLEY F. H. A. 3, 4. EVELYN BRADY Basketball 1,2,3,4, Co-Captain 4; Monogram Club 1,2,3,4; Treasurer 2,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4, Head Cheerleader 2,4; Latin Club 1; Green and Gold 3,4, Business Manager 4; Homecoming Court. 2. GEORGE BRASWELL, JR. S. C. A. 3,4, Vice President 3, President 4; Beta Club 3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; French Club 3,4, Vice President 3; Latin Club 1,2, Vice President 1,2; Green and Gold 2,3,4; Annual Staff, Business Manager 4; Delegate to Boys State 3; Honorary Rotarian Month 1; S.C.A.State Convention 3, S. C. A. District Convention 3, 4. CARLTON BUTLER Football 1,2,3,4, Co-Captain 4 ; Baseball 1,2,3,4, Captain 3; Basketball Manager 3,4; Monogram Club 1,2,3,4; Industrial Arts 2,3,4. BOBBY CHAPLIN, JR. S.C.A. 4; Beta Club 2,3,4; Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 4; Basketball 2; French Club 3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff, Boys Sports Editor 4; Delegate to Boys State 3; Delegate to Blue Ridge 3; Reporter to Model General Assembly. JOANNE CLARK Transfered from Jarratt, S.C.A. 4; Beta Club 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4, Chaplain 4; Glee Club 3,4; Green and Gold 4; Delegate to Model General Assembly 4; S. C. A. Forum 4. JULIAN CLARY Football 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3; Monogram Club 2,3,4; F. F. A. 1,2,3,4; Science Club 1. MARILYN DIANIS Beta Club 2,3,4, Vice President 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3, 4, Reporter 2, Treasurer 3, President 4; Latin Club 1,2; Glee Club 1,3,4; Band 2,3,4, Librarian 3, Secretary 4; Assistant Editor of Annual Staff 4; Green and Gold 4; Delegate to Girls State 3; Dele¬ gate to Blue Ridge 3; Model General Assembly 2,3; Hi-Y Convention 3,4; Beta Convention 3; Perfect Attendance 1,2,3,4. BETTY JEAN FAULKNER F. H. A. 2, 3, 4. JANE GILL Class Treasurer 1; Beta Club 3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4, Vice President 4; French Club 2; Dramatics Club 4, Reporter 4; F. H. A. 3,4; Annual Staff Typist 4; Homecoming Court 4. JEAN GREGORY F. H. A. 1,2,3,4, Vice President 4; Glee Club 1. SHIRLEY GORDON Class Secretary 3; S.C.A. 3,4; Beta Club 3,4; Basketball 1,4; French Club 3,4, Reporter 4; Latin Club 1,2; Green and Gold 2,4, Assistant Editor 4; Annual Staff, Feature Editor 4; 4-H Club 1, Presi¬ dent 1; Delegate to Girls State 3. WILLIE GRANT F. F. A. 1, 2, Treasurer 2. EDRIS GRIZZARD Class Reporter 2, Class Vice President 3, Class Sec¬ retary 4; Beta Club 3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Record¬ ing Secretary 2,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Co-Captain 4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4, Presi¬ dent 4; French Club 3,4, Secretary 4; Dramatics Club 4, President 4; Latin Club 1,2; Green and Gold 2, Girls ' Sports Editor 2; Annual Staff, Girls ' Sports Editor 4; May Court 1,2; Homecoming Court 1,2, 3,4, Homecoming Queen 4. SYLVIA HARRISON Beta Club 2,3,4, Reporter 3, Secretary 4; French Club 3,4; Dramatics Club 1; Latin Club 1,2; Green and Gold 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff, Assistant Feature Editor 4; Forensic Contest 1,2,3,4. WELLFORD INGE Beta Club 2,3,4, President 4; Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, Secre¬ tary 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 3; French Club 3,4, Treasurer 4;LatinClub 1,2; Annual Staff, Assistant Boys ' Sports Editor 4; Track 2;Honorary Rotarian Month 5; Hi-Y Convention 4; Model Gen¬ eral Assembly 2,4, Page 2, Doorkeeper 4; Baseball 2, Delegate to Boys State 3. Senior Statistics ROSALIA JANSKI Transfer from Jarratt. French Club 3; Dramatics Club 4; Annual Staff, Art Editor 4. JIM JEANS Industrial Arts Club 1,2; Monogram Club 1,2,3,4; Football 2,3,4, Co-Captain 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Co-Captain 3,4; Baseball 2,3,4, Co-Captain 2,4. BETTY JONES Beta Club 1,2, Convention 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, Convention 1,3; French Club 4, Secretary 4; Dra¬ matics Club 4; Latin Club 1,2; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; F. H. A. 4; Green and Gold 3,4, Editor-in-Chief 4. MEAD JONES Class Treasurer 4. SHIRLEY KNAPP Class Vice President 2; Class President 3; S.C.A. 1, 2, Convention 2; Basketball 1,2,3; Monogram 3; French Club 3,4; Dramatics Club 4; Latin Club 1, President 1; F. H. A. 3,4, Treasurer 3, Reporter 4; May Court 1,2; Homecoming 4; Annual Staff Typist 4. JEAN LEWIS Dramatics Club 4; Latin Club 1,2; Glee Club 1,2,4; F. H. A. 2,3. EARL LUCAS, JR. Class President 1,2,4; Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, President 4; Baseball 1; French Club 3; Dramatics Club 4; In¬ dustrial Arts Club 2; Delegate to Boys State 3; Hi- Y Convention 3,4, President 4. RUSSELL LUNDY Patrol 3; F. F. A. 2,3,4, President 3,4; President of F. F. A. Federation 3, Assistant Advisor 4. KATIE LYNCH Class Reporter 4; Beta Club 2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; Dramatics Club 4; Latin Club 1,2; F.H.A. 2, Re¬ porter 2; Annual Staff, Assistant Class Editor 4; Perfect Attendance 2,3,4. VIVIAN MAIZE Dramatics Club 4; Latin Club 1; Glee Club 1,4; F. H. A. 2,3; Green and Gold 4. JANIE MERRICKS Class Reporter 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4; French Club 3,4; Dramatics Club 4; Latin Club 1,2; Glee Club 1,2; F. H. A. 1,2,3,4, Degree Chairman 3, Reporter 4; Annual Staff Typist 4. HORACE MITCHELL Industrial Arts 3. BERNICE MOORE Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 2; French Club 3; Glee Club 1,2; Cheerleader 4; Annual Staff, Assistant Girls Sports Editor 4; May Court 2; Homecoming Maid of Honor 4; Hi-Y Convention 1; Monogram Club 4. BETTY MOORE Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3, Secretary 2; F. H. A. 2,3,4. SHIRLEY MOSS F. H. A. 2,3,4; Green and Gold 4. BARBARA PEARSON F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; Green and Gold 4. SHIRLEY PEARSON French Club 3,4; Dramatics Club 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Glee Club 4; F. H. A. 1,2. FRITZ PRASSE, JR. S.C.A. Treasurer 4; Industrial Arts Club 3,4; Annual Staff, Assistant Business Manager 4. ALFRED SMITH Latin Club 1; Glee Club 4; Band 1,2,3,4, Vice President 4; All State Workshop Band 4. KAY SNELL F. H. A. 4. WILLIS STONE Hi-Y 4; Dramatics Club 4, Treasurer 4; Glee Club 1,2; Industrial Arts 3,4, Secretary 3; Band 1,2,3,4. MOSETTA SYKES Class Vice President 4; S.C.A. 4, Recording Secre¬ tary 4; Beta Club 2,3,4, Secretary 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2, 3,4, Vice President 2, Reporter 3, Corresponding Secretary 4; French Club 3,4, Reporter 3, Vice President 4; Latin Club 1,2; Green and Gold 1,2,3, Business Manager 3; Annual Editor 4; Delegate to Girls State 3; Model General Assembly 2,3,4; Hi-Y Convention 4. KENNETH WILLIAMS F.F. A. 3,4, Treasurer 4; Patrol 3; Greenwick Fed¬ eration, Treasurer 4. ANDREW WRENN Glee Club 1; F. H. A. 1,2, Secretary 2; Green and Gold 4; Annual Sta ff, Head Typist 4. JEAN WRENN GleeClub 1; F.H.A. 3,4; Green andGold 4; Annual Staff Typist 4. JANE MITCHELL Latin Club 1; F. H. A. 1,3,4. Class History Five short years ago, we, the graduates of 1954, then a crew of 108 sturdy seafarers, set sail on a small raft. Like all young sailors, we had a destination and a goal. We aspired to successfully complete a voyage--a voyage that would cover a span of five years of education. At first, the waters were quite rough, and many whirlpools caught our tiny vessel. But with the leadership of our fine captain, Earl Lucas, with his staff of Katie Lynch, Mosetta Sykes, and Jane Gill, we managed to keep our course. During the first year, a year of adjusting, we became accustomed to our vessel, learned the customs of fellow seafarers, and accepted our own duties and responsibi lities. Even now happy memories remain of our very success¬ ful April Showers Dance , the high light of the year. Spring came and went without any signs of its arrival or departure on our wide horizons of sky and water. Then came summer with its speedier sailing. It wasn’t long before the carefree days of summer were gone, and we again resolved to work harder--each resolved to be a better sailor. Needless to say, some of our original crew had abandoned ship, but those who remained loyal, reaped rich rewards. Now we became the owners of a better craft, the canoe. Earl Lucas was again selected commander of our vessel, with the help of Shirley Knapp, Vivian Maize, and Jane Gill. The waters were not as tempestuous on this, the second notch of our journey. Perhaps this was due to the fact that we were accepted by the older sailors--the seasoned crew of the great ship G.C.H.S. Being a partofsuch, we were accepted by many organizations, and we really became acquainted with life at sea. We were quite proud of one member of our crew, Sylvia Harrison, as she displayed her skill in spelling, win¬ ning first place in a forensic spelling contest sponsored throughout the entire school. This was quite an achieve¬ ment for a freshman. This acclaim was again won by Sylvia during her sophomore and Junior years. Other out¬ standing spellers include Jean Wrenn and Mosetta Sykes. Another successful ball was sponsored by our crew in this our Freshman year. It was also in the spring of the year that we dropped anchor in the James River in order to tour colonial Jamestown and Williamsburg. Again our summer hurried by, and we were proud sophomores commanding a speedboat. Led by Captain Earl Lucas, with Jeannette Allen and Channing Weaver assisting at the Helm, we had a very successful voyage high¬ lighted by the unique Bunny Hop . Thus ended the third notch of our journey. Happily we sailed on to new horizons. Then, at long last, we were the junior members of the great ship G.C.H.S. Our new captain Shirley Knapp, assisted by her junior officers, Edris Grizzard, Shirley Gordon, and Peggy Grizzard, quite capably led our sailboat safely on. How vividly can we recall that lovely Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom with its Enchanted Castles . It was said to be the best ever given, and one that we shall long remember. And how well can we remember that wonderful picnic given us near the end of that part of our voyage by the graduates of yesteryear! But even more memorable than all else, I believe, was the day when, at long last, we gained our first material reward for having kept our course and having remained loyal to the cause . It was on April 19, 1953, that we became proud possessors of our rings of blue and gold. That graduation night of ' 53 meant much to us--more than any previous one had, for when the last diploma was given, we no longer were carefree Juniors, but dignified Seniors. Even now, land became visible on our far horizon. Our journey was near its end. Those happy summer days passed very rapidly, and we, a proud group of forty-three Seniors again assembled together for the last notch of a very important voyage--the voyage of education in public schools. Again Earl Lucas was chosen to command our craft, a luxious yacht. His mission was a bit different on this last knot of the journey; it was to guide us safely past the rough waters to the port! His staff included Mosetta Sykes, Edris Grizzard, Mead Jones, and Katie Lynch. In this, our Senior year, we were entrusted with leading the great ship G.C.H.S., a new and more spacious ship than we had ever before commanded. Before landing, there were several projects to be completed. Not only did we, as previous graduating classes had done, issue The Riparian , but we made it the best ever printed by our school. How our crew worked to make our Senior play, The Atomic Blonde , a howling success, one that will long be remembered. We were very for¬ tunate to be able to drop anchor near Richmond to attend one of the sessions of the General Assembly. Then came the lovely Junior-Senior Banquet, given to us by the graduates of tomorrow . It was indeed the fitting climax of our voyage through school. As we completed these projects, one by one, we came closer to the harbor. Land not only was visible; it was very near. Surely we were not actually this near to shore! Our voyage could not be this near its close. Then we found that this was not the final port at all! It was but a stopping place, an island in the sea. Tonight, as we receive our diplomas, which are our second bit of recognition for achievement and reward for standing fast to our course, we realize that we have not finished--wehaveonly begun. We are only dropping anchor for an hour. Soon we are to embark again on an even longer journey on the sea of life. No longer will we be a single crew on a single mission, but rather parts of many crews. What will the future hold? How are we to know? Tonight we launch, where shall we anchor? - -Shirley Gordon Class Historian Mores SPARE TIME NAME ALIAS WEAKNESS WHERE FOUND SPENT AMBITION Hattie Allen Corky Franklin, Va. Low Grounds going to leave Emporia Jeannette Allen Janet Cadet Uniforms With Jimmie when possible writing to Jimmie get R. N. Degree Hattie Ann Bradley Becky Betty Jean F. Anywhere there are boys reading to be a beautician Evelyn Brady Brady Basketball Anywhere and Nowhere What spare Time? to be a nurse George Braswell Georibuck Mama ' s cooking Everywhere Thinking of What to do to obtain a Dr.’s degree in theology Carlton Butler Ike Football Nowhere What spare Time? Finish school Robert Chaplin Bobby wine, whiskey, and women with dames That would be telling to be a Doctor Joanne Clarke Jo Good records riding around writing letters Attend M. W. C. Julian Clary Sleepy Women and sports with Ann working to finish school Marilyn Dianis Lynn Bomba Guess again! drawing and singing to be a business woman Betty Jean Faulkner Betty boys Roanoke Rapids movies to be a telephone operator Jane Gill Janie Pete Watkins-Wood Drug Co. going to be a success in business Joseph Grant Willie growing Lowgrounds What spare Time? to have a successful career Shirley Gordon Shirl food school good question to get a B. A. Degree Jean Gregory Liza J. C. Purdy Having a good time to become a secretary Edris Grizzard Kat temptation Skippers ????? to be an M. D. Sylvia Harrison syl hamburgers most anywhere What spare Time? to be a nurse Wellford Inge Hencey Music and dancing at a certain Girl ' s house having a good time to be a surgeon Rosalia Janski Rosie Red Convertible any ole place anything to do something worthwhile James Jeans Jimmie Belmonte and Livesay where he ' s not supposed to be studying anything to make money Betty Ann Jones Bet dancing you ' d be surprised What spare time? To get R. N. Degree cope SPARE TIME NAME ALIAS WEAKNESS WHEREFOUND SPENT AMBITION Clinton Mead Jones Mead No weakness asleep fishing To graduate from V. P. I Shirley Knapp Snap Jerry Lewis Purdy trying to find some spare time make money Jean Lewis Pee Wee dancing No Telling with Otis To get a job Earl Lucas Sni Certain Women Your guess is as good as mine going, going, going To obtain a degree in engineering Russell Lundy Rus Women in the dark sleeping President of Business Co. Katie Lynch Kay pineapple cake anywhere watching TV To be an X-Ray technician Vivian Maize Cutie baseball most any place dancing To go to Cuba Janie Merricks Marie Joe at home bumping around To be a secretary Horace Mitchell Mitch working on the job sleeping To get out of debt Jane Mitchell Emma Jane Boys anywhere at home To be a secretary Bernice Moore Niece food with Yancey listening to radio To become a nurse Betty Moore Bet Billy most anywhere with Billy To get MRS. degree Shirley Moss Shelley travel Jeanie’s riding To be a successful secretary Barbara Pearson Babs Boys most anywhere doing most anything To get MRS. degree Shirley Pearson Red dances most anywhere with Al To go to Calif. Fritz Prasse Jr. Jackie in a jeep with Jackie To be a pilot Alfred Smith Smitty travel Low Grounds watching TV To weigh 175 pounds Katy Lou Snell Kay travel Low Grounds sports and movies To be a private secretary Willis Stone Rocky girls and cigarettes radio station radio station To be a radio announcer Mosetta Sykes Mo talking Just depends What’s that? Woman lawyer and later to Congress Kenneth Williams Ken Mary Etta Club 301 What spare time? To be a man Andrew Wrenn Andy food and music Cedar Fork reading comics To be a success Jean Wrenn Jeanie Carson with Shirley Moss dear hunting To be a private secretary Scenes Around School 1. The Grind! 2. Chow Line! 3. Locker Blues! 4. Experimentation? 5. The Rush is on! 6. 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Atlantic Street Phone 2264 Compliments of CHARLES BLOOM Emporia ' s Department Store HARRELL CHEVROLET Sales Service Big Car Quality At Lowest Cost Phone 2068 Emporia Compliments of BLOOM BROS. DEPT. STORE Phone 2074 Emporia Virginia Virginia Com pli m e nts of BUTLER ' S SERVICE STATION IKE Butler tew� co Dial 9671 V %y 711 S. Main Street Emporia Virginia When Better Automobiles Are Built We ' ll Build Them LASSITER BUICK CO. North Main Street Telephone 2510 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Serving you and your parents Since 1907 Safe - Sound - Secure Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Emporia Virginia We Salute You The Seniors of 1954 Our Citizens of Tomorrow THE EMPORIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Emporia Virginia Compliments of COOKE LUMBER CO. SADLER BROTHERS OIL CO. 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