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

Text from Pages 1 - 158 of the 1960 volume:

0(ie Seven Wonders Of Higfi Sedool... Knowledg Gducation Service Leadership Ability Beauty Achievement r nineteen hundred sixty Published by the Senior Class of GREENSVILLE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Emporia, Virginia Our Quest 3ov Knowledge New ideas of high-school life confuse our eighth graders. Soon, however, they leave behind their lost feeling with a helping hand from upperclassmen. Sophomores find themselves at the middle point of their high-school education. Eager for knowledge, they make use of the school ' s library facilities. 2 One of the thrills of high-school life has occurred! Juniors examine their class rings, a major symbol o: their accomplishment. % She Sam e Although separated by age and position, all students of G. C. H. S. find themselves bound to¬ gether by a common purpose: the search for education. This tie links them all, not only as individuals or classes, but also as a school. In spite of the busy schedule of events, freshmen take time out to learn more about their school from its handbook. The solemn recessional will soon begin. With diploma in hand, seniors close the doors of their high- school life but continue their quest for knowledge. 3 I Ve Are Arrived At 3fi Classes makeup the most vital part of high school. In the classroom students gain a true sense of companionship and develop interest in a variety of subjects. Tomorrow we shall learn English . . . and tomorrow . . . and tomorrow . . . and tomorrow! Nous toujours payons l ' attention! Eighth graders take Latin. Alea jacta est. M The die is cast! companions fiip. Wonders Of Sdueation Look who ' s trying to explain the world situation to senior cit- It seems that the world remains round even izens! in geography class. The guidance of teachers helps students along the rough paths of education, but only their un¬ daunted spirit can successfully carry them through. Neither factor can be neglected, for both are necessary to achieve goals of education. Students find that diligence brings reward in operating office equipment. spirit... guidance 5 Preparing Us 3or Pine Our future mathematicians???? With emphasis on these pre¬ paratory subjects today, stu¬ dents at G. C. H. S. pave the way to a bright future. Many of them will be the future lead¬ ers in our Atomic Age. Have pencil. Will draw. 6 Wonders Of Ode 3utuve.... These vocational subjects are the major tools in acquiring the impressive positions of scientist and homemaker. Both are important in the world of tomorrow. Mr. Crane displays one of his prize possessions - an alligator! Don ' t you wish you knew how to make a fruitcake? 7 Mix carefully .... and then take cover! ! Mr. Andrew G. Wright To a gentleman - who because of his patience with our problems, understanding of our needs, and genuine concern for our future has been an inspira¬ tion and guiding light to students and faculty alike. To a past principal - who through his untiring effort, sincere willingness to help, capable leadership, and dedicated service has taken an active part in our lives. To a counselor - who in the past has aided so many students that we have great con¬ fidence and faith in his future ability. To a friend - who because of his warm personality, keen sense of humor, friendly smile, and outstanding character is loved, respected, and cherished by everyone . We fondly dedicate the 1960 RIPARIAN. Dedication 8 3ovewovd In our attempt to assemble an annual for you, the students, our chief concern has been what you would like in your year¬ book. We want this book to be one which you will always trea¬ sure as a reminder of your high-school days. As you gaze through these pages of memories, we hope you will turn the last page with satisfaction. - The 1959-60 Annual Staff (5a6le Of Contents Knowledge (Administration).Page 12 Education (Classes).Page 20 Service (Clubs).Page 68 Leadership (Organizations).Page 88 Ability (Athletics).Page 104 Beauty (Beauty Honors).Page 116 Achievement (Outstanding Students).Page 122 Advertisements.Page 130 9 A Ceitev 3o 5fie Students The faculty and I congratulate the student body for all it has done to make this one of the finest years in the history of the school. The student leaders are to be commended for their vision, foresight, and excellent cooperation. We have had a wonderful year together, and we should be proud of the stu¬ dents ' achievements. To the members of the senior class, I extend my very best wishes for a successful career. Sincerely yours, James F. Roberts Principal 12 School Board Superintendent E. R. Riedel Mrs. Louise Stainback, secretary to the principal At the head of each school system, there must be qualified administrators to direct the school proceedings. G. C. H. S. has been very fortunate to be under the guidance of such men. The school board, which includes Adolphus Slate, V. J. Kreien- baum, and C. P. Flythe, chairman, devises school policies and renders decisions on student activities in a capable man¬ ner. E. R. Riedel, superintendent of Greensville County Public Schools for the past ten years, has done much to improve the school program and increase its recognition. The efficiency and competency of the school program should be partially accredited to its secretaries. The capability of these admini¬ strators has added greatly to the program of G. C. H. S.! Administrators... 3a culty Mrs. Sudie Brothers B. S. Longwood College English Mrs. Elizabeth Cook B. S. Madison College Chemistry, Biology Mr. Irvin Crane B. S. Concord College Physical Education, Science Mr. Emory Davis B. S. Concord College Physical Education, Head Coach Miss Lucy Davis B. S. Longwood College University of Virginia Mathematics Mrs. Rachel Gobble B. A. Elon College English Miss Trixie Johnson B. A., M. Ed. College of William and Mary University of Virginia History Mr. William Jones B. A., M. Ed. Elon College, College of William and Mary University of Tulsa English, History, World Geography 3 acuity Mrs. Bette Moseley B. A. Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia Band Mr. Maurice Moseley B. S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute Vocational Agriculture Mrs. Romine Overbey B. S. Longwood College Physical Education, English Mr. William Overbey B. S., M. Ed. Presbyterian Junior College, University of Virginia, Longwood College History, Mathematics Mrs. Judson Parker B. A. College of William and Mary, Madison, Longwood, Florida Southern Librarian Mrs. Lota Reid B. A. College of William and Mary English, Latin Mrs. Dorrice Rogers B. S. Woman ' s College of the University of North Carolina Health, Physical Education Girls ' Coach Mrs. Pauline Slate B. A. College of William and Mary Home Economics 3 Acuity Mrs. Jane Tucker B. S. Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia Bookkeeping, Typewriting, Shorthand Mrs. Merle Vassar B. S. Madison College, Longwood Science, Home Economics Mrs. Betty Wiley B. S. Blackstone College, Longwood Mathematics Mr. Burwell Winslow B. S. East Carolina Industrial Arts Mr. Lawford Lynch Custodian 16 Seacfiers Ar Human, 5oo Miss Raccoon of 1960! Drown your sorrow in a bottle of coke. u ca. QD 2960 Class Poems Graduation Thoughts (First Place) The processional march Was begun; Down the aisle seniors filed One by one. Sweet rememberances of friends Left behind Touched each heart and impressed On each mind The true value of one ' s Fellow man. The processional march Is now done; Through life ' s doors seniors file One by one. - Juliana Watkins Always Remember (Second Place) We ' ve been together from the first; Now parting time is here. We ' ve had our ups and downs, it seems, Throughout our school career. The time has come for us to part; The years have really flown. The time has come to say good-bye To all the friends we ' ve known. Though we ' ll all go our separate ways, I know we ' ll ne ' er forget The memory of our school years: They ' ve made our life so set. Receiving of our class rings, too, And dancing ' til the dawn Are memories we won ' t forget ' Til all our days are gone. When we come back in Seventy To reunite again, We ' ll laugh at all the things we did But puzzle o ' er life’s refrain. Oh, Class of ' 60, stand so strong Forever to remain So loyal to our classmates true Until we meet again. - Linda Slate 20 Sfie Senior Class off icers From bottom to top President - Earl Wayne Taylor Vice-President - Gene Johnson Recording Secretary - Maryann Dianis Corresponding Secretary - Jean Grizzard Treasurer - Judy Owens Reporter - Earl Stanley Aim high, but reach higher Class Flower - Carnation Class Colors - Green and White 21 Senior PEGGY ELOISE ALLEN LINDA VINCENT BRADLEY JOSEPH RUSSELL BRNA BETTY LOU BENNETT RICHARD WAYNE BROCKWELL 22 cl ass MELVIN DOUGLAS CALLAHAN RUSSELL LITTLETON CATO, JR. MARION OLIVIA DELBRIDGE ROSA ELIZABETH CONWELL 23 Senior MARYANN DIANIS PEGGY ZENOBIA DRIVER SHIRLEY ANN DRIVER ELIZABETH ANN EDWARDS GLORIA JEAN GRIZZARD 25 Senior SAMUEL LAWRENCE HUDSON MARY ELLEN HART CLYDE RAY HARRISON BETTY JEAN HOBBS ROBERT CALVIN HARRISON MARTHA VIRGINIA HUSKEY 26 GENE MARSHALL JOHNSON 27 ALBERT ROYCE LEWIS GWENDOLYN ELAINE LYNCH Senior CLAUDIUS MELVIN LEWIS WILLIAM JAMES MAITLAND 28 cl ass BARBARA CORNELIA MERRICKS LINDA SUE MINTON KATHA DIANNE MASSEY DONALD GRAYSON MARTIN ROBERT WAYNE MITCHELL MARY JANE MILLS 29 Senior BARI BENJAMIN NOVEY 30 cl ass RAYMOND LIFSEY PARKER DORIS LOUISE PICKHARDT DOROTHY ELAINE PARRISH JOAN PAIGE POWELL JUDITH LANE OWENS GEORGE BENJAMIN PERKINS 3 ! Senior WALTER GLENN RAINEY VIVIAN LEIGH RAWLINGS WARREN CARLTON RAWLINGS HERMAN MARION SADLER, JR. PATRICIA ANNE RAE JOHN ROGER SLAGLE, JR. 32 I NANCI LUCILLE SLEDGE ass JOAN MARIE SMITH LINWOOD RALPH SLAGLE, JR. BETTY JEAN SLATE VERNON EARL STANLEY, JR. LINDA LOUISE SLATE 33 WINONA MONTGOMERY THORPE Senior PEGGY REBECCA THORPE EARL WAYNE TAYLOR FENNY ROCHEL TAYLOR, JR. WALLACE EDWARD TURNER LAWRENCE EVERETT VELVIN PATSY RAY WHITBY 35 Senior Class MORRIS GARLAND WRAY What a remembrance the prom brings to us! 36 Class History As graduation looms near on the horizon of life, we the seniors of 1960 pause in our eager hopes for the future to review times that have passed, liooking back over these experiences, we realize that the past few years have provided the key to life itself: education. From timid eighth-grader to informed senior every experience has served to help us progress. When five years ago we entered Greensville County High School, reserved and awesome but determined to fulfill our ambitions, we little realized the toil and time involved. As eighth-graders we were new in the business of high-school life, but we soon learned our way. We discovered that teachers were sincere, dedicated people willing to help with our problems. Soon we found ourselves freshmen, and at the same time we discovered that we had risen in the world. Withour new-found authority we began to shove for¬ ward to greater heights. We reached them partially when we became sopho¬ mores. This we decided was the highest goal that could be attained. Therefore, we made the most of this year. However, it had to end, and when it did, we had reached a higher plateau. We had made it; we were juniors. That year was one big thrill. Never before had we had so much to do! Our Mardi Gras Junior-Senior Prom was a success. Our Junior Minstrel, in which so many took part, yielded large returns. To complement the entire year we juniors received thebiggest thrill we had heretofore endured: our class rings. As summer vacation drew nearer, we became aware that in a few short weeks we would have arrived at the final stage of our school careers. In September we discovered that it wasn ' t a dream; we really were seniors. In Earl Wayne Taylor, president; Gene Johnson, vice-president; Maryann Dianis, recording secretary; Jean Grizzard, corresponding secretary; Judy Owens, treasurer; and Earl Stanley, reporter, we found capable leaders for our last year. At the annual homecoming celebration Peggy Lucas reigned as queen with Linda Slate as maid of honor. Senior representatives, Joan Powell and Linda Minton, were also lovely. Greensville County High School was host to other schools in November for College Day. In January came grueling mid-term exams. Having completed them, we felt much better and began to plan for our New York trip. It was one of the great highlights of the year. The return of the annual also brought excite¬ ment and praise for those who had worked so hard to prepare it. The Junior- Senior Prom and Banquet were wonderful and showed careful planning by the juniors. In return our picnic was an enjoyable occasion. And then came the climax of twelve years - - graduation! It was the culmin¬ ation of hopes, ideals, and hard-won successes. We had worked and played to¬ gether, fought but stayed together; now we must goour separate ways. Instinc¬ tively we know we shall always remain together in our hearts. - Katha Massey, historian 37 Senior Statistics PEGGY ELOISE ALLEN Glee Club 1,2; Library Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2, Secretary 1; F.H.A. 3; Green and Gold 3,4, Assistant Head Typist 3. GLADYS MARIE AVENT Tri-Hi-Y 1; Library 3,4, Reporter 3. BETTY LOU BENNETT Glee Club 1,2. LINDA VINCENT BRADLEY Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2; French Club 3,4, French S. C. A. Representative 4; Beta Club 2,3,4; Forensic Club 2,3,4, Third place in Public speaking at District Forensic Meet 3; Green and Gold 2,4, News Editor 4; Annual Staff 4, Class Editor 4; Co-Chairman of Class Comity Committee 4. JOSEPH RUSSELL BRNA - Joe” F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Vice-President 4. RICHARD WAYNE BROCKWELL - Dickie Hi-Y 1,2,3. MELVIN DOUGLAS CALLAHAN - Meldolf Hi-Y 1,2; Latin Club 1,2, President 1,2; Varsity Sports 1, 2,3,4; French Club 3; S.C.A. Representative 2; Monogram Club 3,4; Class Treasurer 2. EDITH FRANCES CASH Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 3; Green and Gold 4. RUSSELL LITTLETON CATO, JR. - Rus Hi-Y 4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Mon¬ ogram Club 4, Secretary 4; Class Officer 1,2, President 1, Vice-President 2; Band 1,2,3,4, Captain 3,4; Annual Staff 3; Green and Gold 3; S.C.A. Representative 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 1.2; Beta Club 2,3,4; Boys ' State 3. ROSA ELIZABETH CONWELL - Liz F.H.A. 1; Tri-Hi-Y 1; Junior Green and Gold 3, Exchange Editor 3; Green and Gold 4, Assistant Editor 4; Perfect At¬ tendance 3. RUBY MAXINE DAUGHTRY - Cookie Library Club 1,2, Secretary 1,2; Band 1,2,3, Librarian 1,2, Secretary-Treasurer 3; French Club 3,4, Treasurer 4; Tri- Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Majorette 2,3. MARION OLIVIA DELBRIDGE Glee Club 1; Champion in Archery 4. MARYANN DIANIS Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; S.C.A. Representative 1,2; Latin Club 1,2, Beta Club 2,3,4; Glee Club 2; Annual Staff, Assistant Art Editor 4; Class Secretary 4; Perfect Attendance 1,2,3. MARY ELAINE DOWNS - Lanie Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, Chaplain 1, RecordingSecretary 4, Delegate to District Convention 1,2; Class Reporter 1; Latin Club 1,2; Green and Gold 1,2,3, Girls ' Sports Editor 3; Cheerleader 3,4; Monogram Club 3,4; Annual Staff 4, Girls’ Sports Editor 4; Junior Green a nd Gold 3, Feature Editor 3; Co-chairman of Class Finance Committee 4. PEGGY ZENOBIA DRIVER Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Forensic Club 1,2,3,4; Treasurer 3,4; French Club 3,4; Latin Club 1.2; Glee Club 1; F.H.A. 1. SHIRLEY ANN DRIVER Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, Chaplain 2; Latin Club 1,2; Beta Club 2, 3,4, Treasurer 3; Green and Gold 4, Typist 4; Annual Staff 4, Typist 4; Junior Marshal 3; Perfect Attendance 3. BET Y JEAN DUNN Tri-Hi-Y 1; Glee Club 1; F.H.A. 2; Green and Gold 4, Man¬ aging Editor 4. ELIZABETH ANN EDWARDS French Club 3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Library Club 1,2,3,4, President 3, Reporter 1; Glee Club 1; Band 1; Green and Gold 4; F.H.A. 4. STEPHEN WAYNE FERGUSON - Steve” Hi-Y 2,3,4, President 2; Class Vice-President 1, President 2; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4, Captain 3; Monogram Club 3,4, President 4; S.C.A. Representative 2; Library Club 1; French Club 3; Boys ' State 3. PEGGY BEATRICE GAY Tri-Hi-Y 1; F.H.A. 1. CHARLES WILLIAM GILL - Billy Baseball 1,2,3,4, Co-captain 2,3; Football 1,2,3,4, Co-captain 3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Class President 2; Monogram Club 1, 2,3,4; Hi-Y 1,3; S.C.A. Representative 3. GLORIA JEAN GRIZZARD Varsity Sports 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 4; Editor of Green and Gold 4; Glee Club 1,2; F.H.A. 1; Girls’State 3; Tri- Hi-Y 1; Girls ' Basketball 1,2,3,4, Co-captain 4; Class Cor¬ responding Secretary 4. CLARENCE LUTHER HARRELL, JR. F.F.A. 1,2; Patrol 1,2; Hi-Y 1; French Club 3. MARTHA FRANCES HARRELL Annual Staff 3,4, Feature Editor 3, Assistant Editor 4, Sout¬ hern Interscholastic Press Association 4; Tri-Hi-V 1,2,3,4, President 4, District Conference 2,3,4, Vice-President 4, Blue Ridge Leaders ' Congress 3, Model General Assembly 3, House of Delegates 3; Girls ' State 3; Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Monogram Club 3,4, Par¬ liamentarian 4; Green and Gold 2; Bop Teen Board 2,3; S.C.A. 2, Delegate to Miller and Rhodes Forum 2; Latin Club 1,2, Reporter 2; French Club 3,4, Secretary 3; Beta Club 2,3,4, Recording Secretary 4, Delegate to Convention 2,3,4; Glee Club 2,3, President 3; Co-chairman of Class Project Com¬ mittee 4; Junior Marshal 3. 38 Senior Statistics CLYDE WRAY HARRISON F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 3,4. ROBERT CALVIN HARRISON - Bobby Hi-Y Club 1,4 ' ; Reporter of Junior Class 3; Green and Gold 3; S.C.A. Representative 1,2, Treasurer 4; Beta Club 3; French Club 3, President 3; F.F.A. 1,2,4, Secretary 2,4. MARY ELLEN HART Glee Club 1,2,3; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Mon¬ ogram 3; Annual Staff 4; Latin Club 1,2; Co-chairman of Class Nominating Committee 4. BETTY JEAN HOBBS Tri-Hi-Y 1,3,4, Treasurer 4. SAMUEL LAWRENCE HUDSON - Larry Hi-Y 1,2,3; Varsity Sports 1,4, Manager 1, Football 4, Bas¬ ketball 4; Track 4. MARTHA VIRGINIA HUSKEY Glee Club 1,2; Band 1,2; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2; F.H.A. 1. HAZEL LUCILE JARRATT Tri-Hi-Y 1; Glee Club 1. GEORGE ROBERT JEAN, JR. - Duck Hi-Y 2,3,4; French Club 3; Manager 3. CAROLYN FAYE JENKINS Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Green and Gold 1; Glee Club 1,2; F.H.A. 1; S.C.A. Representative 1. GENE MARSHALL JOHNSON - Wieny Hi-Y 1,3,4; Football 3,4; Baseball 3,4; Monogram Club 4, Treasurer 4; Class Photographer 3, Vice-President 4; S.C.A. Representative 1,4; French Club 3; Chairman of Class Pro¬ gram Committee 4; Track 2,3,4. DONALD LAWRENCE JONES - Donnie Band 1. JOHN PEARMAN JONES - Bitsy Hi-Y 1,2,4, Vice-President 2; Football 1,2,3,4, Co-captain 4; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 2; Track 2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4, Reporter 4; Latin Club 1,2; Annual Staff, Assistant Boys ' Sports Editor 4. DAVID HUGH JUSTICE, JR. Transfer from Amelia High School 4. ALBERT ROYCE LEWIS F.F.A. 4; Basketball 3,4. CLAUDIUS JUELVIN LEWIS Hi-Y 1,2; French Club 3; Basketball 1,2,4. MARGARET ANN LUCAS - Peggy Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Basketball Manager 1,2,3; Monogram Club 1,2,3,4, Secretary 3, Treasurer; Majorette 1,2, Drum Major 3,4; Reporter 2, Delegate to William and Mary Music Camp 3; French Club 3,4, Reporter 3; Latin Club 1,2, Secretary 1,2; Forensic Club 2; Green and Gold 2,3; Bop Teen Club Board 2,3, Committee Chairman 3; S.C.A. Representative 2,3, President 4, S.C.A. District Convention 4, Miller and Rhodes Forum 2, S.C.A. Workshop 4, S.C.A. Representative to P.T.A. Executive Board 4; Beta Club 2,3,4, Beta Conven¬ tion 2,4; Student of Month to Rotary 4; Junior-Senior Prom Princess 3; Homecoming Queen 4. GWENDOLYN ELAINE LYNCH - Gwen Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, President 1; Latin Club 1,2, Vice-Presi¬ dent 1, Treasurer 2, Latin Club Calpurnia 2; Glee Club 3, Secretary-Treasurer 3; Basketball 2,3,4; Monogram Club 4; Green and Gold 4, Business Manager 4; Annual Staff 4, Assistant Girls ' Sports Editor 4; S.C.A. Corresponding Sec¬ retary 4. WILLIAM JAMES MAITLAND - Butch F.F.A. 1,2. DONALD GRAYSON MARTIN - Don” Hi-Y 1 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 3; Baseball 1; Track 3; Latin Club 1,2, Latin Club King 2; Boys ' State 3; Class Project Committee Chairman 4. KATHA DIANNE MASSEY Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2; French Club 3,4, Vice- President 3, Repoi-ter 4; Beta Club 2,3,4, Beta S.C.A. Rep¬ resentative 4; Class Secretary 3; Forensic Club 3,4, Sec¬ retary 4, District Forensic Meet 2,3; Second Place in Spell¬ ing Contest 2,3; Junior Marshal 3; Green and Gold 4, Art Editor 4; Annual Staff 4, Copy Editor 4; Perfect Attendance 2,3. BARBARA CORNELIA MERRICKS Library Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2, Chaplain 1; Glee Club 1,2; Latin Club 1,2; Green and Gold 3,4, Assistant Head Typist 3; Perfect Attendance 3. MARY JANE MILLS - Janie” Band 1,2,3,4; Majorette 3,4; Library Club 1,2,3; Latin Club 1,2; Forensic Club 1,2; Tri-Hi-Y2,3,4; Future Teacher Club 4, President 4; Green and Gold 3,4; Annual Staff 4, Typist 4. LINDA SUE MINTON Transfer from Williams High School, Burlington, N. C. 3; Tri- Hi-Y 3,4; Delegate to Blue Ridge Leadership Training Con¬ gress 3; Green and Gold Art Editor 3; French Club 3,4, Sec¬ retary 4; Annual Editor-in-Chief 4; Homecoming Court 4. ROBERT WAYNE MITCHELL - Bob Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, Vice-President 1; Football 1,2,3, Co-captain 3; Green and Gold 2; Monogram Club 2,3,4; S.C.A. Repre¬ sentative 1; Science Club 1; Industrial Arts Club 1; Prince of Junior-Senior Prom 3; Boys ' State 3. 39 Senior Statistics CAROLYN CHRISTINE MITCHELL Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, Vice-President 1,2, Chaplain 3, Corres¬ ponding Secretary 4, Delegate to Blue Ridge Leadership Con¬ gress 1,2, District Conference 1,2,3, Representative to Dis¬ trict Hi-Y Council 2, Model General Assembly 3, Chaplain of House 3, S.C.A. Representative 1,3,4, Chairman of Citizenship Committee 4, District Conference 4; Miller and Rhodes For¬ um 1,3; Beta Club 2,3,4, Vice-President 3, President 4; Class Secretary 1; Latin Club 1,2; French Club 3,4; Bop Teen Club Board 2,3, Reporter 2, Committee Chairman 3; Glee Club 1.3, Reporter 1; Green and Gold 2, Reporter 2; District Forensic Meet 1,3, Superior Rating 1; Delegate to Girls ' State, House of Delegates 3; School Magazine Drive Chairman 2,3,4; Junior Marshal 3; Class Committee Co-Chairman 4; Annual Staff 4, Assistant Copy Editor 4; Perfect Atten¬ dance 2,3. EMMA RUTH MITCHELL eiiee Club 1,2; Tri-Hi-Y 1. SANDRA PAIGE MOORE Assistant Typist of Green and Gold 4; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, Del¬ egate to Blue Ridge 1; Latin Club 1,2; Chairman of Class Commencement Program 4. MARY ESTELLE MORGAN Latin Club 1,2; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2; Beta Club 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4, Head Typist 4; Junior Marshal 3. BARBARA DIANNE NEWSOME Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, Chaplain 1; Latin Club 1,2; French Club 2.3, President 4; Majorette 3,4, William and Mary College Majorette Camp 3; Secretary-Treasurer of Band 4; S.C.A. Representative 3,4; Delegate to S.C.A. Convention at Madi¬ son College 3; Annual Staff 4, Assistant Class Editor 4; Co- chairman of Class Project Committee 4. BARI BENJAMIN NOVEY - Ace” Library Club 1; Latin Club 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4, 2nd Lieutenant 2,3, 1st Lieutenant 4; Football 2; Basketball 1,3,4; Annual Staff 4, Boys ' Sports Editor 4. JUDITH LANE OWENS - Judy Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2; S.C.A. Representative 3,4; Homecoming Court 1,3; Class Treasurer 3,4; Exchange Edi¬ tor of Green and Gold 4; Assistant Editor of Junior Green and Gold 3 . RAYMOND LIFSEY PARKER - Ray Library Club 1,2; Band 1,2; Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Track 3,4; French Club 3; Monogram Club 4. DOROTHY ELAINE PARRISH GEORGE BENJAMIN PERKINS - ”G. B. F.F.A. 1,2,3.4, President 3; Bus Driver 3,4. DORIS LOUISE PICKHARDT Tri-Hi-Y 1; F.H.A. 1; Glee Club 3. JOAN PAIGE POWELL Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Co-captain 4; Mono¬ gram Club 4; Junior Green and Gold 3, Sports Editor 3; Homecoming Representative 2. PATRICIA ANNE RAE - Patty Tri-Hi-Y 1; F.H.A. 1; Glee Club 1; Beta Club 2,3. WALTER GLENN RAINEY Band 2; F.F.A. 3. VIVIAN LEIGH RAWLINGS - Viv” Green and Gold 1,2,3,4; Forensic Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2. WARREN CARLTON RAWLINGS - Bo” Hi-Y 1,2; Patrol 1; Baseball 1,2,3,4, Co-captain 2,3; Mono¬ gram Club 2,3,4; Track 2; F.F.A. 4; S.C.A. Representative 3. HERMAN MARION SADLER, JR. - Hermy Band 1; Varsity Sports 2,3,4; Monogram Club 3,4; Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Library Club 1. JOHN ROGER SLAGLE, JR. - Johnny” Football 1,2; Patrol 1,2; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. LINWOOD RALPH SLAGLE, JR. - Lynn Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Monogram 3,4; Library Club 2,3; Science 1; French Club 3. BETTY JEAN SLATE - Bet Tri-Hi-Y 2; Green and Gold 2,3,4; F.H.A. 2,3,4, Treasurer 4; Glee Club 2; F.F.A. Sweetheart 4. LINDA LOUISE SLATE Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 1,2, Delegate to Tri-Hi-Y Con¬ vention 1; Majorette 1,2,3,4, Head Majorette 4; Band 1,2,3,4, Librarian 1; Green and Gold 2,3,4; Homecoming Court 2, Maid-of-Honor 4; Glee Club 2,3, Vice-President 3; Latin Club 1,2, Reporter 1, Vice-President 2; Annual Staff 4, As¬ sistant Business Manager 4; Basketball 2,3. NANCI LUCILLE SLEDGE Tri-Hi-Y 1; F.H.A. 2,3; Glee Club 3; Annual Staff 4, Art Editor 4; Green and Gold 4, Assistant Art Editor 4. JOAN MARIE SMITH F.H.A. 1,2, Scrap-Book Chairman 1; Tri-Hi-Y 1; Class Photographer 1. VERNON EARL STANLEY, JR. Hi-Y 3,4; Latin Club 1, Treasurer 1; French Club 2,3, Sec¬ retary 3; Band 1,2,3; Beta Club 2; Green and Gold 3; Junior Varsity Basketball 1; Representative to District Forensic Meet 2; Class Officer 3,4, Vice-President 3, Reporter 4. EARL WAYNE TAYLOR Football 1,2,3,4, Co-captain 4; Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, Reporter 3, Sergeant-at-arms 4; F.F.A. 1; Baseball 2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4, Treasurer 3; S.C.A. Representative 2, Vice- President of S.C.A. 3; Class Secretary 2, President 3,4. 40 Senior Statistics FENNY ROCHEL TAYLOR, JR. Varsity Sports 2. PEGGY REBECCA THORPE F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Cajmp 1,3, State Convention at Radford College 1, State Convention at Hotel Roanoke 3, Scrapbook Editor 2, Vice-President 3, President 4, Historian of Federation 2, President of Federation 3, Outstanding Chapter Member 3, 3rd place in Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative Home Project Contest 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2; Latin Club 3; Beta Club 3,4. WINONA MONTGOMERY THORPE F.H.A. 1,2,3, Treasurer 2, Song Leader 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Library Club 1; Glee Club 2,3; G reen a nd Gold 3, Art Editor and Assistant Editor 3. WALLACE EDWARD TURNER, JR. Boys’ Hi-Y 1; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Reporter 3. LAWRENCE EVERETT VELVIN F.F.A. 1,2; Latin Club 1,2; Hi-Y 4; Glee Club 1. JULIANA WEBB WATKINS - Julie Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, Reporter 1,3, Vice-President 4, Delegate to Blue Ridge Leadership Congress 1,3, Model General As¬ sembly Delegate 3; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4, Head Cheerleader 4; Monogram Club 1,2,3,4, Reporter 2; S.C.A. 4, Recording Secretary 4; Latin Club 1,2; French Club 3,4, Treasurer 3; Bop Teen Club Board 2, Reporter 2; Beta Club 2,3,4, Cor¬ responding Secretary 4; Annual Staff 4, Feature Editor 4; District Forensic Meet 3, Second place in State Forensic Reading Contest 3; Junior Marshal 3; Class Committee Co- Chairman 4. RUTH MARION WEAVER Tri-Hi-Y 1; Glee Club 3. SHELTON SHORT WEBB, JR. - Biddy” Jr. Boys’ Hi-Y 1. PATSY RAY WHITBY French Club 3,4; Perfect Attendance 3. SANDRA KAY WHITLEY Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, Reporter 1, Delegate to Hi-Y Convention 1,2,3,4, Delegate to Blue Ridge Leadership Congress 1; For¬ ensic Club 3,4, Reporter 3, President 4; French Club 3,4, Vice-President 4; Latin Club 1,2; Glee Club 2; Beta Club 4; Green and Gold 1.2.3.4, Reporter 1,2, Copy Editor 4; Runner- Up to Miss Emporia 2; Miss Emporia 3; Chairman of Class Play Committee 4; Forensic S.C.A. Representative 4. JOYCE GAY WILLIAMS Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, President 1,2, Vice-President 3; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Reporter 2; Glee Club 2; Beta Club 2,3; Green and Gold 4 ; Typist on Annual Staff 4; Chairman of Class Finance Committee 4; Latin Club 1,2. ALICE KAY WILSON Transfer from Dunn High School, Dunn, North Carolina 3; Bop Teen Club 3; Vice-President 3; Glee Club 3, Secretary 3; Green and Gold 3,4, Reporter 3; French Club 3,4; Home¬ coming Court 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4, Delegate to Blue Ridge 3; Chairman of Cards and Invitations Committee 4. MORRIS GARLAND WRAY Patrol 1, Reporter 1; Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, Chaplain 1,3, Sergeant- at-arms 2, President 4, Model General Assembly 3, Senator 3, Hi-Y District Conference 3,4; Candidate for Secretary 3, Candidate for Sergeant-at-arms of Senate 4; Library Club 1; Latin Club 1,2; Beta Club 2,3,4, Reporter 4; Green and Gold 2,3,4, Boys’Sports Editor 3; French Club 3,4; Forensic Club 2,3,4; Annual Staff 3,4, Junior Editor 3, Business Manager 4; Band 2,3,4,S.C.A. Representative 4; Optimist Public Speak¬ ing 2; Sports Writer for Eagles 2,3,4; Forensic District Boys ' ProseReading 1, Forensic District PublicSpeaker 2; S.C.A. District Conference 4; Sports Correspondent to Richmond Times Dispatch 3; Co-Chairman of Class Play Committee 4. 41 From top to bottom President - Butler Barrett Vice-President - Jeanne Riggan Recording Secretary - Shirley Keedwell Corresponding Secretary - Judy Ferguson Treasurer - Pattie Wood Photographer - Frankie Bowen Success is what we make it. Class Flower - Red Carnation Class Colors - Red and White ‘Ofie junior Class Officers 42 ‘6fie junior Class Earl Allen Frances Allen Gene Allen Waverly Bailey Elsie Barnes Shirley Barnes Butler Barrett Butch Binford Ann Bookman Frankie Bowen Jerry Callahan Paulette Carter 43 fine junior Dick Collins Brenda Conner Lynda Conner Ann Cook Joyce DeForest Roy Doyle Peggy Farris Judy Ferguson Kay Ferguson Susan Gibson Harold Goodwyn Amos Gordon 44 Judy Gordon Billy Harding Terry Harrell Mary Lo u Harris Robert Harris Ronnie Harris Wayne Harris Johnny Harrison Kitty Hoy Walter Jones Joe Justice Shirley Keedwell 45 (ie $ unior Evelyn King Frank Lifsey George Lowery Judy Martin Bettie Massey Patricia Matthews Sara McKinney Jeannette Mitchell Nancy Poole Billy Pruett Betty Carole Richardson Jeanne Riggan 46 C ass Martha Rodgester Billy Rowell Jimmy Ryals Betty Ann Sabo Buddy Sabo Patsy Saffelle Susan Scheidemantel Curtis Saunders Gayle Slagle Billy Slate Buddy Slate Barbara Stephenson 47 fide $ unior Wesley Taylor Bill Thompson Julia Tuck Ronald Vincent Emma Ruth Webb Barbara Weeks Catherine Wendell Ralph Wiley Nancy Wills June Wilson Pattie Wood Tommy Wrenn 48 I ass Maxine Wright Peggy Wright Our minstrel was great . . . . . . . and so was our Jr.-Sr.! 49 From top to bottom President - Roger Collier Secretary - Shirley Harrison Reporter - Billy Grammer Vice-President - Ann Carter Faison Treasurer - Jo Ann Brett Photographer - Lola Cannon A Sound Mind in a Sound Body Flower - Iris Colors - Lavender and White 50 ' (She Sophomore Joyce Allen Martha Allen Patsy Allen Peggy Allen Clayton Anderton Kelly Barnes Danny Blankenship Judy L. Bowen Judy M. Bowen Doris Braddy Jo Ann Brett Mary Campbell Frances Cannon Lola Cannon Norman Clarke Roger Collier Judis Darden Nancy Delbridge Roland Delbridge Paul Dianis 51 ohe Sophomore Billy Dickens Julia Dodd Bill Downs Billy Edwards Merilyn Edwards Gwynn Epps Danny Fackler Ann Carter Faison Barbara Faison Jimmy Ferguson Brenda Goodwyn Judy Gordon Sallie Gordon Billy Grammar Freddie Grant Wayne Gregory Mary Ann Griffin Earl Grizzard George Hammond Joe Harding 52 r Class Ann Harris Loretta Harris Shirley Harrison Dorothy Hobbs Rebecca Hobbs Robert Hobbs George Holloway Junior Huskey Matt Hutcheson Lynn Jordan Dee Lanie Justice Betty Jean Kellam Lester King Sue Klugel Gail Lashley Joyce Ligon Paul Ligon Peggy Ligon Linda Lowery Beverly Lucy 53 omore Keith Mitchell Michael Mitchell William Moody Daniel Moore James Moore Jerry Moore Sanford Moore Margaret Moseley Kitty Norfleet Marilyn Ondich Myrtis Overby Peggy Owen Elsie Padgett Estelle Perkins Daniel Pollard Gloria Rae Judith Rae Judy Robbins Walter Robinson Caren Schlenker 54 ' ass Pearl Silvers Barbara Shepard Phillip Smith Suzanne Stainback Aletha Starke Sonja Sykes W. L. Tomlinson Bernard Turner Kay Vincent Larry Walker Linda Wesson Ben Wheeler Gene Whitehead Bobby Wilson Linda Wrenn Frances Wright David Zimmerman 55 fide 3rdsfiman Class off icers From top to bottom President - Edward Wood Vice-President - Mike Taylor Reporter - Mary Jones Secretary - Linda McLean Photographer - Myrtice Dickens The escalator of success is not Working; take the stairs , r Flower - Rose Colors - Blue and White 56 (jfie 3resfiman Class Clinton Allen Dennis Allen Nancy Allen Phyliss Allen Ronnie Allen Charley Anderton Betty Baker Virginia Barnes Gene Beale Joyce Blick Judy Bradley Doris Braswell Mary Ellen Brett Mildred Buckner Carroll Cannon Mary Lee Cato John Clarke Peggy Clary Polly Clary Frances Clements Brenda Collins Howard Conwell Jackie Crouch Jerry DeForest 57 ‘(5ne Sreshman Patricia DeForest Myrtice Dickens Judy Doyle Edward Doyle Nellie Gay Nancy Gibson Ann Gordon Cheryle Green John Harding Jean Harrison Frederick Harvey Jean Hobbs Patricia Hobbs Ann Hudson Linda Ivey Suzanne Ivey Ted Ivey Buddy Johnson Eugene Johnson Mary Jones Robert Jones Juanita Lane Richard Lee Nancy Lewis 58 David Maitland David Martin Linda McLean Hilda Moseley Eugene Newsome Silvia Ogburn William Ogburn Shirley Osborne Billy Pair Susie Pair Mary Jane Parker Melvin Prince Janis Rae Billy Riggan Elizabeth Rodgerson Vida Rodgester Patsy Scheidemantel Linda Sirles Gayle Slate Harvey Smith Hilda Smith Nellie Smith Dolly Ann Sopko Paul Sopko 59 ofie 3ves(i man Class David Stainback Patricia Stanley Lilmer Stevens Carolyn Taylor Mike Taylor Todd Taylor Mary Tedesco Butch Temple Tony Tudor Alice Vicik Mabel Weaver Clifton Williams Maxine Williams Bobby Wills Edward Wood Jackie Woodard Dolly Woodruff Ronnie Woodruff Nancy Wrenn Viola Wrenn Diana Ferguson 60 ‘6fie Sigfitfi Qr de Offi cevs President - Carolyn Powell From top to bottom Vice-President - Dale Mitchell Secretary - Eddie Wright Treasurer - Gary Everett Photographer - Butch Little Reporter - Ricky Brothers This is the first year that the eighth grade has been considered a part of the high school. Under this system the eighth graders may take high-school sub¬ jects and are given credits; however, the class still has a long road up the ladder of high-school life. As yet, they haven ' t chosen a class motto, a flower, or colors. The Riparian staff wishes them success in the future! 61 5(ie Sigdtd Donny Allen Eddie Allen Jeannette Allen Judy Allen Maynard Bailey Lynda Bain Gregory Bennett Stevie Bloom Carol Sue Binford Howard Boney Mary Lucy Boykin Joyce Bradley Ruth Bradley Phyllis Brna Ricky Brothers Catrisha Brown Rochelle Cannon Billy Chaplain Mary Alice Clements Jimmy Cook Sue Crowder Ronnie Delbridge Tommy Doyle Linda Duncan Billy Dunn Ruby Faye Edwards Cary Everett Gary Everett Jean Ferguson Jo Ann Ferguson Lawrence Floyd Linda Grant Johnny Gregory Benjy Griffin Randy Grigg 62 T e � Joyce Hall Joyce Harrell Wayne Harris Claude Harrison Susan Harrison Glenn Hawkins Mary Hollaway James Hollingshead Lou Etta House Dean Johnson Joyce Johnson Tommy Johnson Wayne Kei Pete King Sandra King Jeff Kiser Carol Knapp Cecil Lankford Beverly Lifsey Billy Kay Ligon Butch Little Robert Lowery E. C. Lynch Deanna Maitland Buck Massey Louise Matthews Betty Mitchell Dale Mitchell Arnold Moore Barbara Moore Harry Musselwhite Ray Nelms Gene Norwood Jerry Norwood Patricia Novey 63 (jfie Sigdtfi Melvin Ogburn Jimmy O ' Rouke Patricia Overby Glenn Padgett Barbara Padgett Evelyn Parker Tommy Parker Butchie Pearson Gay Pearson Jackie Pearson Linda Pearson Carolyn Powell Claudette Reagel David Roach Billy Rogerson Judy Sasser Jack Saunders Ann Shope James Shearin Christie Slagle Jackie Sornner Bobby Staton Jack Taylor Lucille Thorpe David Tillar David Tomlinson Bobby Dean Turner Joan Vincent Patricia Webb Donna White Jimmy Whitehead Betty Wilborne Micky Williams Rea Williams Sid Williams 64 e Elaine Williamson Aubrey Wray Dwight Wrenn Jimmy Wrenn Joyce Wrenn Judy Wrenn ■LMy , jl| -L- 1 £ e . IP Eighth graders enjoy half time at homecoming. 65 $ S®$8 Z(ie Hi-l er’s a rid Gri-Hi IJer’s Wovsnip 5ogetdev Senior Hi-Y boys read devotions over the intercom. Senior Tri-Hi-Y girls serve The 1959 Model General Assembly delegates look over local govern¬ ment bulletins. bo Create, Maintain, throughout Home, School, High Standards of Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y clubs occupy an essential position in the G. C. H. S. school system, for they are the only clubs which are centered a- round the Christian way of living. The five clubs, Senior Girls Tri-Hi-Y, Eaglettes and Nonettes Tri-Hi-Y, Senior Boys Hi-Yand Juni or Boys Hi- Y, perform valuable services in accordance with their purpose. refreshments at homecoming. Nonette Tri-Hi-Y girls present pre-Easter services to the student body. and Sxtend the ana Community Christian Character Clean speech, Clean sportsmanship, Clean scholarship, and Clean living .This is the platform to which Tri-Hi-Y members aspire. They practice clean speech in their everyday lives, exhibit clean sportsmanship not only as performers but also as spectators, promote clean scholarship throughout the school . . all of which is summed up as clean living. Junior Hi-Y boys bring gifts for the needy. Mwmm The purpose of the G. C. H. S. Beta Club is to promote the ideals of honesty, service and leadership among the students of our school, to reward meritorious achievement by requiring that each member maintain an A or B average, and to encourage and assist other students to acquire high scholastic records and continue their education after high school. Some immediate aims of ' 59- ' 60 were: a tap- ping-in ceremony for new members, compiling and posting the honor roll each six weeks, decorating theschool Christmas tree, filling a cheer basket at Christmas and tutoring other students. Membership in the Beta Club is not only an honor and privilege, but also an influencing factor when applying for entrance to college. 72 New members of ' 59- ' 60: Joyce Ann Allen, Brenda Conner, Judis Darden, Jimmie Ferguson, Matt Hutcheson, Lynn Jordan, Sue Klu- gel, Keith Mitchell, Barbara Shep¬ herd, Suzanne Stainback, and Aletha Starke. As the senior members leave the Beta Club, we wish them luck in their future life. Bet a Roll Joyce Ann Allen Butler Barrett Linda Bradley Rus Cato Brenda Conner Ann Cook Judis Darden Maryann Dianis Shirley Driver Jimmie Ferguson Judy Ferguson Judy Gordon Martha Harrell Kitty Hoy Mat Hutcheson Walter Jones Lynn Jordan Shirley Keedwell Evelyn King Sue Klugel Peggy Lucas Bettie Anne Massey Katha Massey Carolyn Mitchell Jeannette Mitchell Keith Mitchell Mary Morgan Jeanne Riggan Patsy Saffelle Curtis Saunders Barbara Shepherd Suzanne Stainback Aletha Starke Barbara Stephenson Peggy Thorpe Juliana Watkins Pattie Wood Morris Wray Beta members help promote Yuletide spirit in the school by decorating the annual Christmas tree. Forensic Club sponsors Spelling Bee. The cast practices for Hur ricane Hill. Attention marks a Forensic Club meeting. The aim of the G.C.H.S. Forensic Club is to promote interest of stu¬ dents in dramatics, public speaking, poetry, prose and spelling. Thus far it seems to have successfully accom¬ plished this task. This year the Forensic Club sponsored local spelling, prose-reading, and poetry¬ reading, contests. The winners represen¬ ted their school at the district contest. The club also presented two plays: one for the community and the other for dis¬ trict competition. Your humble servant, O Senior! (a typical initiation scene) .,: A M Monogram Monogram Club, through its many activities including track, baseball, football, basketball, and cheerleading, helps to promote good sportsmanship throughout G. C. H. S. (Left to right) First row: Gwen Lynch, Pattie Wood, Juliana Watkins, Shirley Keedwell, and Gwynn Epps. Second row: Martha Harrell, Melvin Cal¬ lahan, Joan Powell, Bitsy Jones, and Peggy Lucas. Third row: Betty Sabo, Roland Delbridge, Jerry Callahan, Frankie Bowen, and Lynn Slagle. Fourth row: Elaine Downs, Ann Cook, Mary Ellen Hart, Jean Grizzard, and Patsy Saffelle. Fifth row: Bob Mitchell, Earl Allen, Herman Sadler, Gene Johnson and Warren Rawlings. Sixth row: Rus Cato, Putt Lowery, Johnny Harrison, Steve Ferguson and Earl Taylor. Seventh row: Coach Emory Davis, Teeny Jones, Buddy Slate, Raymond Parker and Jimmie Ryals. 76 jCiSrary Clu6 Much credit should be given to the Library Club members for the increased knowledge and interest in the literary pro¬ fession in G. C. H. S. These members assist the librarian, check out books, and aid fellow students to gain a greater understanding of the library system. Time and effort sacri¬ ficed by Mrs. Parker and her club members enable the ele¬ mentary school to boast of a catalogue system of its own. Membership in the Library Club is open to anyone in grades nine through twelve with a genuine interest in library work. Two outstanding club activities are initiation week and socials. Library Club officers are Shirley Harrison, president; Lola Cannon, vice-president; Becky Hobbs, secretary; Brenda Connor, treasurer; and Gloria Rae, reporter. The diligence of Mrs. Parker, sponsor, has been one of the leading factors in the club ' s prosperity. Ofie A.Q. Wrigfit 3utuve Oeacdevs Of America (left to right) First row: Barbara Shephard, librarian; Judis Darden, treasurer; Mary Jane Mills, president; Brenda Conner, vice-president; and Judy Gordon, secretary. Second row: Myrtice Dick¬ ens, Patricia Webb, Evelyn Parker, Deanna Maitland, and Lynda Bain. Third row: Mrs. Vassar, spon¬ sor; Aletha Starke, Beverly Lifsey, Christie Slagle, and Suzanne Ivey. Officers organize plans for the year. In its first year of organization, the A. G. Wright Future Teachers of America has prov¬ en itself a creditable asset to this school. With the help of Mrs. Merle Vassar, sponsor, the club has prospered since its affiliation with the national organization in the fall. It has fulfilled its purpose to interest good students in becoming teachers, to help pupils under¬ stand the value of education, and to render service to school and community. The club has been very active beginning with installation of officers by Mr. Roberts. Later, the mem¬ bers served as guides for the P. T. A. and entertained the faculty with a tea during Na¬ tional Education Week. 78 3utuve Homemakers Of Am erica Future Homemakers of America holds one of its regular meetings in the living room of the home ec¬ onomics department. The F. H. A. is one of the most active clubs in G. C. H. S. The club attempts to improve home¬ making skills and train girls for future life. Their many projects are for the benefit of the home and school. For school projects they re¬ membered the school board at Christmas, do¬ nated an electric fan to the home economics department, prepared bulletin boards, remem¬ bered faculty members, had devotions and bles¬ sings over the intercom during National F. H. A. Week, and completed a school beautification project.Outside of school they participated in the county fair with a booth display, held a Daddy- Date Night Supper and Mother-Daughter and Father-Son Banquet, prepared a basket for a needy family at Christmas, and performed a home beautification project. Truly the F. H. A. has planned and achieved much! 79 3utuve 3 armers Of America jpw? mm® _a it mmtmmm j iwiff dmmr wxk ,0m Mmmmmmm am ■ 1 Mid ? I jM dM s-«J 9 (Left to Right) First Row: Joe Brna, Freddie Grant, Bobby Harrison, Betty Jean Slate, sweetheart, Gene Allen, and Walter Robinson. Second row: Melvin Prince, David Tomlinson, Bobby Wills, Clifton Williams, Eddie Allen, Cecil Lankford, E. C. Lynch, and Mr. Moseley. Third row: Arnold Moore, Donnie Allen, Lawrence Floyd, David Roach, Ben Wheeler, W. L. Tomlinson, Danny Fackler, William Moody, Glenn Padget, George Holloway, Eugene Johnson, Dwight Wrenn, Wallace Turner, Rae Nelms, Billy Rowell, Ralph Wiley, and David Maitland. Fourth row: Lawrence Velvin, Albert Lewis, Wayne Gregory, Daniel Wayne Moore, Daniel Pollard, Lester King, Billy Dickens, and (Warren Rawlings). Mr. M. M. Moseley, sponsor, shows two of his F. F. A. boys how to use a spray gun properly. The G. C. H. S. Future Farmers of America is an active organization composed of boys studying vocational agriculture. Living daily by their motto - Learning to do, doing to earn, earning to live, living to serve - has furthered the interests of the club. Their aim is to develop agricultural leadership, co-oper¬ ation with fellow members, and good citizen¬ ship. The main project of the club this year was the beautification of the school grounds. The boys had the responsibility of planting the shrubbery and trees which have added to the beauty of the school. 80 Safety Patrol Safety Patrol members - (Left to right) First row: Waverly Bailey, Dick Collins, Clifton Williams, and Jerry Moore. Second row: Mr. Burwell Winslow, Sponsor; Catherine Wendell, Glenn Hawkins, Johnny Gregory, E. C. Lynch, Aubrey Wray, and Patricia Matthews. Third row: William Ogburn, May¬ nard Bailey, David Stainback, Howard Conwell, and Glenn Padgett. The Safety Patrol is, by far, one of the most valuable organizations of Greensville County High School. These fifteen members, under the guidance of Mr. Burwell Winslow, are shouldering the responsibility of protecting students ' lives. Every day you may see them on the streets at dangerous intersections or on buses assisting the drivers. Under the driver ' s guidance, the safety patrol member helps students get on and off safely and sees that they behave properly. During home foot¬ ball games this year, the patrol did an excellent job in directing of the parking of cars. There¬ fore, each student should feel it his duty and responsibility to co-operate with and obey the Safety Patrol. The Riparian staff salutes you, Patrol, for a job well done! Dick Collins, Captain of the Safety Patrol, stands on duty in front of school bus while students unload. 81 (From left to right) First ett Harris 8 ’Barb H05- Second Row: Butlei Biirr S( , hlenker j„dy Martin, Mrs. JessieWood, Sponsor. Sly Harding, Joe Harding,d Hvals, andM ' ' Will our decision be accepted by them? Those making the French I decision are Curtis Saunders, president; Shirley Keedwell, vice-president; Evelyn King, secre¬ tary; Patsy Saffelle, treasurer; Pattie Wood, reporter; and Kitty Hoy, photographer. Maybe not a whole lot of planning, tres BIEN, MERCI! ESS. - S UZ ,„„e 3rancais Don’t worry. We agree with you. Those agreeing are Betty Massey, president; Suzanne Stainback, vice- president; Sue Klugel, secretary; Judy Gordon, treas¬ urer; Mary Lee Cato, reporter. He Deuxieme Cevcle 3 rancais French II Club members pause for a pose. (Left to right) First row: Dianne Newsome, Sandra Whitley, Linda Minton, Katha Massey. Second row: Juliana Watkins, Peggy Lucas, Kay Wilson, Linda Bradley, Ann Edwards. Third row: Mrs. Wood, Sponsor; Martha Harrell, Morris Wray, Patsy Whitby, Peggy Driver, and Carolyn Mitchell. Sandra Whitley hands out joke presents at the Christmas social. Mrs. Wood seems amused at her gift, a comb — to comb French II students out of her hair. French II Executive Committee consists of Dianne Newsome, president; Sandra Whitley, vice-president; Linda Minton, secretary; Cookie Daughtrey, treasurer; and Katha Massey, reporter. 84 Ot’s Qve i So Be Cv yl Aw, you ' re kidding! This is our Beta Club Christmas tree decor¬ ated by - - oh, no! not Duck and Lynn! Now, Lanie, why can ' t I be a beatnik? Be too bad if that crown fell. What ' s worrying you now? (Our principal ' s favor¬ ite expression) Aha!! Joan, sneaking off with the whole dance? Sorry — indescribable. All right, boys ! One at a time, please. What happened, Teeny, did the ball getaway from you? Homeroom and club S. C. A. representatives listen attentively to thepresident as she presides over one of their weekly meetings. Student Co Assoc £end The Executive Committee meets to discuss the year ' s big project. They are president, Peggy Lu¬ cas; vice-president, Teeny Jones; recording sec¬ retary, Juliana Watkins; corresponding secretary, Gwen Lynch; and treasurer, Bobby Harrison. The Citizenship Committee works on its main project for the year, revising the school handbook. They are Carolyn Mitchell, chairman; Ann Carter Faison, Mike Taylor, Keith Mitchell, Judy Owens, Morris Wray, and Rus Cato. Peggy Lucas, president of our S. C. A., confers with the S. C. A. sponsors, Mrs. Romine Overbey and Mr. J. F. Roberts, principal. Operative iafion (guiding Cigdi ■seat: The Finance Committee totals assetsfromthe football conces¬ sion stand. They are Bobby Har¬ rison, chairman; Kay Vincent, Dorothy Hobbs, Dale Mitchell, Dianne Newsome, Judy Fergu¬ son, and Buck Massey. Ways to publicize projects are the main duties of this Public Relations Com¬ mittee. Chairman Gwen Lynch talks with Myrtice Dickens, Mary Lee Cato, Earl Allen, Roger Collier, David Mar¬ tin, and Bobby Wilson. The Health and Welfare looks after you! Those who care for the sickroom are Juliana Watkins, chairman; JudyWrenn, Shirley Osborne, Dennis Allen, Harvey Smith, Eddie Allen, Billy Ligon, and Carol Knapp. This Program Committee has no trouble finding talent! They are Teeny Jones, chairman; Frank¬ ie Bowen, Jack Saunders, Patsy Saffelle, Gene Johnson, and Gayle Slate. Guiding Light for G. C. H. S. fide Spirit In the crisp fall night as we sat tense in the stands, the noisy yells and furor created by our cheerleaders broke through the con¬ fusion, adding zest and spirit to the football game. Many times this scene was re-en¬ acted as the morale built up by the cheer¬ leaders caused the team to push on to vic¬ tory or glorious defeat. If the game was held at home, excitement was aroused be¬ forehand by these same capable, energetic cheerleaders in a school pep rally. Every movement they made, perfected only by hours of hard practice, showed their pa- tipnrp and desire to aid school spirit. A lusty yell builds spirit. Mrs. Rogers confers with senior members. In the case of out-of-town games, the cheerleaders traveled with the students on the spectator bus. Here again by means of songs and cheers they built up excitement. Always willing to work for their school, the cheerleaders spent time and effort selling football programs, G. C. H. S. buttons, and hats to aid the school athletic program. In addition to football, they stand just as determined to aid their school during basketball season. For a job well done in ' 59 and ' 60 the school salutes you, cheerleaders! Behind Sfie Seam Senior Cheerleaders Lanie Downs and Martha Harrell (jrne Riparian Editor-in-chief Linda Minton Assistant Editor Martha Harrell XL; Editor-in-chief.Linda Minton Assistant Editor.Martha Harrell Business Manager.Morris Wray Assistant Business Manager . . Linda Slate Feature Editor.Juliana Watkins Assistant Feature Editor . . Sandra Whitley Class Editor.Linda Bradley Assistant Class Editor . . Dianne Newsome Copy Editor.Katha Massey Assistant Copy Editor. . . Carolyn Mitchell Girls ' Sports Editor.Elaine Downs Assistant Girls ' Sports Editor . Gwen Lynch Boys ' Sports Editor.Bari Novey Assistant Boys ' Sports Editor . Bitsy Jones Art Editor.Nanci Sledge Assistant Art Editor.Maryann Dianis Head Typist.Mary Morgan Assistant Typists.Shirley Driver Joyce Williams Mary Jane Mills Mary Ellen Hart Junior Class Editors.Pattie Wood Kitty Hoy Patsy Saifelle Sophomore Class Editor . Suzanne Stainback Freshman Class Editor.Gayle Slate Photographers. Billy Pruett Peggy Lucas Words, words, everywhere but not one that ' s right! I Stop posing and get to work, kids! Without you and the advertisers, what would we have done? Pattie, does that glue taste good? Jean Grizzard, editor, gives out assignments to reporters for the next edition. Staff Editor-in-chief.Jean Grizzard Assistant Editor.Elizabeth Conwell Business Manager.Gwen Lynch Assistant Business Manager .Betty C. Richardson Feature Editor.Sandra Whitley News Editor.Linda Bradley Art Editor. Katha Massey Assistant Art Editor.Nanci Sledge Exchange Editor. Judy Owens Copy Editor. Suzanne Stainback Girls’ Sports Editor.Jo Ann Brett Boys ' Sports Editor.Curtis Saunders Managing Editor.Betty Jean Dunn Grammar School Editor . . . Ricky Brothers Head Typists.Judy Ferguson Shirley Driver Assistant Typists. Sandra Moore Paulette Carter Sponsors Mrs. Jane Tucker Mrs. Sudie Brothers (§rmt (And (§old Headlines, Deadlines, Cost Minds! : v . i A ; e a q ; 9 PH b A ii ' T ' 1 i j Jean and the two sponsors, Mrs. Tucker and Mrs. Brot¬ hers, view a finished copy of the Green and Gold with pride. Staff members seem to enjoy the contents on which they worked so hard. Members of the staff print copies of the Green and Gold. Jean Grizzard and Elizabeth Conwell are the Green and Gold ' s capable leaders. 9: Cjuiding One of the most important factors in the maintenance of worthy clubs is experienced sponsors. G. C. H. S. club sponsors are not only experienced leaders but also willing ser¬ vants towards the betterment of these organi¬ zations. The diversified extracurricular pro¬ gram at this school requires sponsors skilled in different fields. This year club members have found them to be helpful in solving prob¬ lems, willing to give up their time, and devoted to the service of the club. Futhermore, of¬ ficers have discovered that they are essential to the clubs’ progress. These sponsors and their clubs are Mrs. Overbey and Mr. Rob¬ erts, S. C. A.; Miss Johnson, Senior Girls’ Hands. Tri-Hi-Y; Mr. Crane, Senior Boys ' Hi-Y; Mrs. Rogers, Eaglettes’ Tri-Hi-Y; Mrs. Wiley, Nonettes’Tri-Hi-Y; Mr. Jones, Junior Boys’ Hi-Y; Mr. Overbey, Beta Club; Mrs. Slate, F.H.A.; Mr. Moseley, F. F. A.; Mrs. Vasser, F. T. A.; Mrs. Wood, French Clubs; Mrs. Reid, Forensic; Mr. Winslow, Patrol; Mrs. Parker, Library; Coach Davis, Mono¬ gram; Mrs. Tucker and Mrs. Brothers, Green and Gold ; Mrs. Moseley, Band; and Mrs. Gobble, Miss Davis, and Miss Johnson, Rip¬ arian s taff. Without these dedicated sponsors, the clubs would not be able to function as smoothly as they do. Major of theG. C. H. S. band. Relyingon her developed skill in the various maneuvers and the power of her shrill whistle, she really helped to improve the intricacy of the band ' s performances. Another vital part of the G. C. H. S. band is our seven spirited majorettes: Mary Jane Mills, Jo Ann Brett, Jeanne Riggan, Linda Slate, Dianne Newsome, Mary Lou Harris, and Ann Cook. Headed by Linda, who serves as Head Majorette, the girls have become experienced twirlers and are experimenting with new routines. Band Director, Mrs. Bette Moseley; Majorettes, Peggy Lucas, Linda Slate, Jeanne Riggan, Dianne Newsome, Jo Ann Brett, Mary Jane Mills, Ann Cook; First row: (Left to right) Evelyn Parker, Pat¬ ricia Webb, Polly Clary, James Shearrin, Jackie Crouch, Gene Whitehead, Butch Temple, Bari Novey, Aubrey Morris, Billy Pruett, Bobby Taylor, Jimmy Cook, James Hollingshead, Benjamin Griffin, Ed- Q. C. H. S. During the 1959 football season, the crowds excitingly gathered, awaiting the thrills of the game. The cheerleaders joined the group to help urge the team to victory. Still, the scene was not complete until .... the Greensville County High School Band came marching onto the field. Miss Peggy Lucas, drum major, was leading the band with the help of her shrill whistle. Following closely behind were the head majorette, six high-stepping majorettes and fifty other members in their brilliant or¬ ange and black uniforms. Under the direction of Mrs. Bette H. Moseley, the band members had new and interesting routines which they presented during the half time of each game. One of the highlights this year was the thrilling lighted and fire baton ac t which was performed at the homecoming game. Whether the team was crowned with victory or defeat, the band always faithfully supported the hard-working boys. The Band responds to the skilled direction of Mrs. Bette H. Moseley, direc¬ tor. 98 ward Doyle, Earl Grizzard; Second row: (Left to right) Gregory Bennett, Gwen Epps, Rus Cato, Danny Fackler, Bill Thompson, Wayne Kei, Randi Grigg, Bobby Staton, Peggy Clary, Morris Wray, Suzanne Stainback, Mary Lee Cato, Sue Klugel, Paul Dianis; Third row: (Left to right) Marilyn Ondich, Matt Hutchinson, Tommy Wrenn, Lester King, E. C. Lynch, Tinker Williams, Mary Lou Harris, Lola Cannon. Band As part of its program, the band performed in the Weldon and Petersburg parades and in Annual Band Day in Charlottesville. It also sponsored, for the first time this year, a clinic on marching and drill perfection to which neighboring school bands were invited. With the help and support of the Band Booster Club, another trip to the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester was undertaken and accomplished. Yes, the G. C. H. S. Band has certainly proven itself an essential part of the school, but this has onlybeen the story of the marching band. In concert position, it ' s even greater! Two concerts were presented this year as part of its program. The first was a Christmas con¬ cert at school for the student body; the second, the annual spring concert. Here each member was able to display his skill and ability in playing a musical instrument. Still, probably his most interesting assignment was to play at those rip-roaring pep rallies before each home game. It still puzzles many whether the band can play or yell louder! Rus Cato, captain of the band, displays his talent on the trumpet. Rus has taken band for all four years of high school and has served as captain for the last two. 99 B C r s The color guard, consisting of Donald Stainback, Ger¬ ald Conwell, Stanley Prince, Linwood Parker, John Pritchard, and Barbara Ann Harris, presents a fairly new idea to our band. When performing in half-time ceremonies at games, the color guard adds color and freshness to the routine. The band is a complex organization requiring qualified leaders to head it. This year the band has pros¬ pered under the guidance of Rus Cato, captain; Danny Fackler, second lieutenant; Bari Novey, first lieutenant; Morris Wray, second lieutenant; Dianne Newsome, secretary-treasurer; Peggy Lucas, drum major; Linda Slate, head majorette; Jeanne Riggan, assistant librarian; and Marilyn Ondich, librarian. V ■ r ■ mmmr gr% rn ran S 1 - L—jWi [ i £ Wj itt am S 3 W v H f -4 igjy lflpi y A m V J W .. 9 m ' tf -4 v- - f -� f tv 5 7 I ■M fHL 1 ¥. M pi fit T- . ife ' «Haptr.-■•• ■- Hft i ■ - : fPPPfip sS H ' W ■ ' tT - Hjrap-- J . ’? ill«8pf§ifl iaV ’? y : ,: i§P9ros|| r |g s , fcr ‘ s ’ ’ : f ' v - ' M far |p , w fc . i mkr 1 n A c t Do you seniors always act like that? . Julie welcomes our new principal. 1 0 n Whee, teacher! Sorry I ' m late for class. Oh, come on, fellows. Don ' t be shy. 10 ) 2960 Sagles’ 3oot all Squad Row 1 (left to right) Manager Bubber Brockwell, Joe Harding, Billy Harding, Edward Wood, Roland Del- bridge, Gene Johnson, Jerry Calahan, Rus Cato, Tommy Wrenn, Manager Rick Williams; Row 2, Roger Collier, Ronald Vincent, Herman Sadler, Earl Wayne Taylor, Melvin Callahan, Frankie Bowen, Buddy Slate, Bitsy Jones, Johnny Harrison; Row 3, Jimmy Wrenn, David Tillar, Larry Hudson, Billy Dickens, Butch Binford, Harvey Musslewhite, Buck Massey, Howard Conwell, Harvey Smith, George Hammon; Row 4, Coach Davis, George Lowery, Billy Slate, Walter Jones, Raymond Parker, Steve Ferguson, Daniel Wayne Moore, Earl Allen, Clinton Allen, Coach Crane. G. C. H. S. Visitors Score 0 12 6 38 7 13 6 6 7 7 Southampton Farmville Blackstone Randolph-Henry Brunswick Crewe Bluestone Victoria Buckingham Colonial Heights 0 6 0 0 12 20 0 6 6 27 Delbridge bulldozes around end at homecoming game. Eagles ' stout defense stops another drive. Taylor goes for yardage against Blackstone. Vincent Sweeps around end with excellent block coverage. Sadler drives up the middle against Ran- dolph-Henry. Harrison is stopped at a decisive moment. Smpo via. Peggy Lucas, Homecoming Queen, is crowned by Mr. Roberts, principal, as she begins her reign. This ceremony took place during the half-time activities of the homecoming game. Even though there were times of discouragement and despair, the team fought on with undaunted spirit and won the homecoming game! Celedr t es Linda Slate as Maid of Honor made a lovely add¬ ition to the homecoming festivities. imiui ■iiiiiii jllUIII ii jiii mr ibi The 1959- ' 60 Homecoming Court - (left to right) Shirley Keedwell, Janis Rae, Linda Minton, Ann Car ter Faison, Joan Powell, Linda Slate, Maid-of-Honor; Peggy Lucas, Queen; Susan Overbey, Crown bearer; Kay Vincent, Gayle Slate, Jeanne Riggan, Lou Etta House, and Joan Vincent. Her Homecoming | Always loyal, the spectators faithfully remained for the game despite the heavy rainfalL The atmosphere was one of 1 dripping umbrellas, drenched clothes, mud-spattered shoes . . . in other words, WET! To ( the disappointment of this hap¬ py group, the steady downpour caused the postponement of the 1 homecoming festivities. How¬ ever, clear skies the next Friday night allowed G. C. H. S. 1 to complete its 1959- ' 60home- coming. L C J l ' C% i ' Ur-STW- r tv HBfif jgif s - x - ; o V i i -A |n LT | itr A ' I I I ■frX m BasRdba l (Left to Right) Melvin Callahan, Rus Cato, Johnny Harrison, Walter Jones, Earl Allen, Raymond Parker, Jimmy Ryals, Steve Ferguson, Frankie Bowen, Frank Lifsey, Bari Novey, and Jerry Callahan; Center, Manager Gill, Coach Davis, Manager Thompson. Ryals fights for position for a rebound Jones, Allen and Ryals await rebound. V Earl Allen, Forward i w 9 9 Ox -S i 4 Jerry Callahan, Guard Bari Novey, Guard k Steve Ferguson, Guard Saglettes Co-captains Jean Grizzard, Joan Powell Manager Susan Scheidemantel Coach Mrs. Dorrice Rogers ' J IllfSS V. ' V Jr £ W%f il dfe: ft W HP W ' P? t-Jj- ftjp ' (9 i % Jr i%W Left to right: Patricia Matthews, Alethea Starke, Gwen Lynch, Patsy Scheidemantel, Ann Harris, Mary Ellen Hart, Linda Conner, Ann Cook, Betty Ann Sabo, Mary Jane Parker, Dee Laine Justice and Ann Hudson. Center: Jean Grizzard and Joan Powell, co-captains. Witfi Bas(zet6all Jean Grizzard, forward, tries for a basket. Mary Ellen Hart, guard, holds back the opponents. Joan Powell, forward, jumps with the ball. Gwen Lynch, forward, shoots for the goal. Baseball (left to right) First row: Coach Crane, Steve Ferguson, Gene Johnson, Earl Allen, Warren Rawlings, Herman Sadler, Earl Taylor, Edward Wood, manager. Back row: (Left to Right) Tommy Wrenn, Frankie Bowen, Walter Jones, Danny Blankenship, and Jimmy Ferguson. 1 12 Warren Rawlings - Co-captain Earl Dean Allen - Co-captain 2959 Cdampionsfiip 3ra cd Seam Track team with Group II, District 3 trophy Parker practices the broad jump for the track meet. Buddy Slate works with the shot put. In the past three years the Greensville County HighSchool track team has advanced at a remarkable rate. The Eagles set their pace at the first tri-team meet between Emporia, Prince George, and South¬ ampton. The results of this meet were Prince George: 31 2 3 Southampton: 52 and Emporia: 56 1 3 After this first victory, the Eagles continued in the same manner and ended the season by securing the District 3 Group 2 Championship. 113 What’s the matter, R. H. ? Can ' t you stop Jerry? Get the rebound, boys ! es a pack oj wild horses as mm Champion in the making! Clear field ahead! . ' .Ittv ' i titHtti � lfM f $ Jf ■ : t -V If 1 ? int . Bitsy and Earl, co-captain; © � is with a watch for a job That one tied the game! 40 0fe ' sl “ 0-4,1 . 3 ' O ■ ' vk IF h - % M homecoming Queen Peggy Lucas Linda Slate junior Miss Gmpovia. of 2959-60 Dale Mitchell Representative (5o fine 5o6aeeo 3estival Sandra Whitley Kitty and Herman Carolyn and Jimmie 5 0 9 e t fi e v n e s s Sandra and Maxie Cookie and Percy Peggy and Bitsy 123 Peggy and Morris Outstanding (left to right) First row: Martha Harrell, Jean Grizzard, Katha Massey, Sandra Whitley, and Carolyn Mitchell. Second row: Peggy Lucas, Bitsy Jones, Juliana Watkins, Melvin Callahan, Kay Wilson, Her¬ man Sadler, Linda Minton, Steve Ferguson, and Gwen Lynch, Third row: Rus Cato, Morris Wray, Gene Johnson, and Earl Wayne Taylor. Seniors (left to right) First row: Shirley Driver, Katha Massey, and Carolyn Mitchell. Second row: Martha Harrell, Mary Morgan, and Juliana Wat¬ kins. junior Marshals “ 3fiey Aimed Hi gd Girls ' and Boys ' State delegates put into practice the government knowledge they acquired this summer. They are Carolyn Mitchell, Martha Harrell, Jean Grizzard, Steve Ferguson, Don Martin, Bob Wayne Mitchell and Rus Cato. Blue Ridge delegates prepare for departure. They are Martha Harrell, Pattie Wood, Juliana Watkins, Edward Wood, Patsy Saffelle, Linda Minton and Billy Pruett. 1959 Model General Assembly delegates: Jimmie Ryals, reporter; Morris Wray, senator; Kitty Hoy, page; Carolyn Mitchell, chaplain of the House; Juliana Watkins, House delegate; and Martha Harrell, House delegate. 128 But Readied Higfier” On this page of senior achievements are pictured the most honored ones in the senior class. Highest scholastic achieve¬ ment determines the valedictorians and salutatorian. Strong in will, to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield could easily have been the motto of these scholars. Citizenship exhibited in the home, school, church and community pro¬ vides the criterion for selecting the DAR Best Citizen. Katha Massey, DAR Best Citizen Katha Massey and Carolyn Mitchell tied for Valedictorian with aperfect average of all A ' s through high school. Martha Harrell, the Salutatorian, attained an almost perfect average with only one B. 129 Resume As you, the students of G. C. H. S., turn this final page of the 1960 Riparian , we, the staff, sincerely hope you have lived anew the wonders which have occurred within you and your school this year. To one actually viewing one of the seven wonders of the modern world, our seven wonders of high school may seem insignificant and inconsequential, but never believe that this school year has been without meaningor purpose. Lest you doubt, the following resum will sum¬ marize the very happy and momentous hours spent in molding our minds, hearts, and ambitions toward becoming useful citizens of the world: In early September the corridors of Greensville County High School echoed with laughter and greetings as students, elated, reluctant, or indifferent, trekked back for another year of study. Class schedules were received with great anticipation, and, to a few, schedule changes afforded opportunities to become acquainted with the new principal. Eventually, lectures, recitations and questions indicated the school had settled down to the business of the year. September offered an important night for the eighth graders when they invited their parents to the reception. Parents and eighth graders became acquainted with the high school and the faculty. September also pr ovided a time when all students within our great Commonwealth were given the Sequential Tests of Educational Progress and School and College Ability Tests. So for approximately eight days we listened intently, read purposefully, calculated ingeniously, or ex¬ perimented daringly. February, however, would tell the tale. October contributed increasing excitement to the activities centered around the gridiron. Foot¬ ball heroes were in demand; cheerleading antics were applauded. Everyone anticipated the climactic affair of the season: homecoming. The water produced that night, however, came from two sources: the hovering, menacing clouds and the eyes of those exhilarated by the color and excitement associated with such an occasion! Job ' s ageless cry from time immemorial of Why did it happen to me? swelled within the hearts of these. The following Friday night witnessed the bevy of lovely girls beneath a star-lit sky, and the radiant queen, upon being kissed by the principal, commenced her reign. Comparable to Broadway is applicable to the Junior Minstrel. The performers really set an example to challenge next year ' s junior class. November departed with six-weeks tests and our being elated with the Thanksgiving holidays. A spontaneous feeling within the hearts and minds of seniors taking the College Entrance Board Examination in December was that there is much to learn! Renewed resolutions to study harder and to learn more stirred within the hearts of those concerned. Generosity and benevolence were shown prior to Christmas when students prepared baskets of food, clothingand toys for the needy. With the arrangement of the final star on the Christmas tree in the entrance corridor, the Beta Club members signaled the beginning of the Christmas season for the school. The band ' s fine performance signified the finale. January proclaimed last year ' s spelling champion to be 1960 ' s best speller. Words missed by contenders in assembly will never again be misspelled! Midnight oil was burned profusely when mid-term exams began on January 19. Reaping benefits were in store for those who had sowed abundantly and intelligently! Leaves flipped from the calender of time, and Marchbade February adieu as seniors practiced long hours in order to present the best play ever. Polished actors and actresses emerged, de¬ lighted with their first taste of life behind the footlights. The swish of the basket to indicate an¬ other basketball goal fulfilled many outlets for participation in an athletic event or for spellbound watching. When winter comes, can spring be far behind? was joyfully answered negatively as seniors elatedly made preparations for the great trip to New York. Broadway seemed its gayest, and the city apparently extended an individual welcome to the folks from the second-class city. April also offered another gala occasion: the Freshman-Sophomore Dance! Fond memories accumu¬ lated. May is quickly passing. Strains of the orchestra at the Junior-Senior Prom will probably always be heard in reverie. Ask any guest; he ' ll tell you this affair was the best one in the history of the school. After the annuals are received, students will anticipate commencement functions: class day, the baccalaureate sermon, and graduation night - - - preceded, of course, by grueling final examinations. This year has been unique in that never again will the same people amble down these beloved halls and never again will events be controlled by the same prople. The old must leave to provide room for the new. As you read and re-read this annual and gaze and re-gaze fondly at pictures of ones whom you love and admire, may your scurrying in the halls to get to class on time, your thrilling at the whistle to announce the commencement of an athletic event, your vieing for top honors on any occasion, your listening attentively to a teacher whom you re¬ spect, your feeling of accomplishment upon conquering an obstacle, your admiring intensely the one donned in a tuxedo for the one fabulously gowned, become acute parts of your memory and dwell within your heart forever. 130 ' .jr Advertisements Shop Emporia, Virginia Compliments of HUDSON DRIVE-IN CLEANERS 621 South Main St. Phone ME 4-2083 Emporia, Virginia WATKINS MOTOR CO., INC. Sales--Service Emporia, Virginia Compliments of L. P. BROCKWELL TRUCKING COMPANY, INC. LAND BROS., JEWELERS Gifts That Last Emporia, Virginia THE MUSIC SHOP Hi-Fi-Stereo records players Coin-Operated Machines Band Instruments New and Used Records BOWEN GAS AND ELECTRIC CO. We Service What We Sell Bottled Gas and Gas Appliances Norge Home Appliances R.C.A. Radio and T.V. Maytag Washers and Dryers Duo-Therm Oil Burning Heaters Emporia, Virginia The store Congratulations to the Class of 1960 JONES DRUG STORE EMPORIA MACHINE ME 4-3133 AND WELDING Congratulations,Seniors of 60 Emporia, Virginia Emporia, Virginia HARRY F. HOKE COMPANY WATKINS-WOOD DRUG COMPANY, INC. Home of Goodrich Tires Sampson Paints Texaco Products Briggs Stratton and Clinton Engines Poulon Chain Saws Finer Pharmaceuticals Phone ME 4-3525 102 West Atlantic Street Emporia, Virginia Emporia, Virginia VIRGINIA DYEING Daniel Belmonte, CORPORATION Mgr. WELDON MILLS, INCORPORATED Extends Best Wishes to All Bernard Herrman, Mgr. Emporia, Virginia ifonqratulatious -J to the class of I960 CATO BROTHERS Ginners Emporia, Virginia WEYA 860 Radiant Radio Emporia, Virginia Compliments of SOUTHERN JOHNS-MANVILLE PRODUCTS CORPORATION Jarratt, Virginia Congratulations,Seniors MEHERRIN VALLEY DAIRY INCORPORATED Emporia, Virginia We give the best of service with a smile Washing, Lubrication Waxing and Polishing Minor auto repairs CALLAHAN TEXACO Bobby-Me Ivin-Jerry THOMPSON S TRUCK TERMINAL AND RESTAURANT Open 24 hours Specializing in Home Cooked Foods Reasonably Priced H. G. Grigg, Jr. Manager Emporia, Virginia SOUTHAMPTON TEXTILE CO. Manufacturers of Fine Fabrics For Fine Furniture Emporia, Virginia EMPORIA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., INC. 518 Halifax Street Emporia, Virginia L.G. BALFOUR COMPANY Known Wherever There are Schools and Colleges Class Rings and Pins Commencement Invitations-Diplomas-Personal Cards Club Insignia Medals Trophies Mr. J. L. Robertson 4111 Kensington Avenue Richmond 21, Virginia Best Wishes BELCO MOTOR COURT AND RESTAURANT TEMPLE FORD TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. Sales-Service Emporia, Virginia M. G. SLATE, JEWELER Watches-Diamonds-Jewelry Expert Watch and Clock Repairs Emporia, Virginia Compliments 0 PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Highway 301 North Emporia, Virginia KLUGEL AND SON E. V. LANKFORD, AGENT Philco T. V. Appliances Sheet Mstal Workers and Roofers Insurance Service Pittsburgh Paints Emporia, Virginia Serving Emporia and Vicinity for 57 years If Klugel Makes It—It’s Made” Emporia, Virginia EMPORIA SASH DOOR COMPANY, INC. LUMBER - MILLWORK - HARDWARE P.O. Box 551 Phones MElrose 4-2067 MElrose 4-2635 202 CARROLL STREET Emporia, Virginia RIVERSIDE CLEANERS You ' ve tried the rest, Now try the best. Emporia, Virginia ? HARRELL CHEVROLET Sales and Service Olds mobile - Cadillac Emporia, Virginia MITCHELL BROTHERS Congratulations, Seniors Emporia, Virginia Compliments of Greensville Feed Mill Emporia Hog Market C. WADE FERGUSON W. T. BRADLEY Hams and Groceries Phone ME 4-3628 Emporia, Virginia Compliments of Johnnie Karvelis NEW YORK RESTAURANT PEEBLES ' DEPT. STORE For Thrifty People Emporia, Virginia Compliments of MOORE ' S STORE, NO. 2, Inc. 623 South Main Street Emporia, Virginia Compliments EMPORIA OFFICE SUPPLY Emporia, Virginia KREIENBAUM SLATE INS. CO. Complete Insurance Protection Emporia, Virginia Compliments of WINSTEAD FLORIST Emporia, Virginia Compliments of LEE ' S JEWLERS Emporia, Virginia MODERN BEAUTY SALON Congratulations, Seniors Compliments LE INWANDS The Mother and Daughter Store” E. L. SPIVEY AND SON 120 Baker Street Emporia, Virginia Compliments of THE REMNANT SHOP Sew and Save CHARLES BLOOM Congratulations, Seniors Emporia ' s Department Store Emporia, Virginia THE INDEPENDENT MESSENGER PAIR’ S FURNITURE New-Used-Antique Furniture 150 Baker Street Emporia, Virginia HICKS ' DEPT. STORE For Thrifty People Emporia, Virginia HARRIS HARDWARE COMPANY WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE 161 Baker Street Home Owned by Felix Dodd Emporia, Virginia Emporia, Virginia Compliments of WHITEHEAD-HARDING COMPANY R. E. CALLAHAN, INC. Wholesale Distributors Emporia, Virginia Emporia, Virginia Compliments of EMPORIA HARDWARE CO. L. W.’s FOOD CENTER 323 Halifax Street Emporia, Virginia Emporia, Virginia DANIEL FARM SUPPLY Your Co-operative Agency Compliments of ME 4-3744 WATKINS BROS. OIL CO. Emporia, Virginia Compliments FAMILY SHOE STORE ROSES ' 5 ?-10 ?-25£ Shoes for Entire Family Emporia, Virginia Emporia and Lawrenceville Compliments of SKINNER OIL TIRE CO. CROSSROADS RESTAURANT 100 Valley Street Stop in after the Game Emporia, Virginia . .. j Emporia, Virginia Compliments of Compliments of EMPORIA FURNITURE COMPANY MORRIS REFRIGERATION CO. Everything to furnish the home Emporia, Virginia Compliments of Compliments of PEARSON GAS COMPANY MITCHELL RADIO T. V. Emporia, Virginia BLOOM BROTHERS Forward With Emporia Since 1911 419 Halifax Street Emporia, Virginia SADLER BROS. OIL AND TIRE COMPANY Distributors of Dial ME 4-3728 Atlantic Products FactorMetkd TREADING Emporia, Virginia Compliments o GREENSVILLE IMPLEMENT COMPANY John Deere Sales and Service Emporia, Virginia THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK [SAVINCS J Serving You and Your Fathers Since 1907 Safe-Sound-Secure Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Emporia, Virginia George Rawlings, Owner Emporia, Virginia THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK ' Tour Financial Friend Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Emporia, Virginia SERVICES Trust Department Automobile Loans Business Loans Collateral Loans Commercial Loans Installment Loans Insurance Loans Mortgage Loans Personal Loans Checking Accounts SERVICES Christmas Club Accounts Savings Accounts Bank-By-Mail Safe Deposit Boxes Traveler ' s Checks U. S. Savings Bonds Cashiers Checks Bank Drafts Night Depository Personalized Checks CUSTOMER PARKING LOT President--Lyman C. Harrell, Jr. Vice-President--E. E. Goodwyn Cashier—H. C. Woolard Assistant Cashier—James D. Harrell Assistant Cashier--James Grizzard, Jr. Assistant Cashier--Kate M. Price Congratulations, Seniors Thornton Furniture Co. Emporia, Virginia OTHO B. JOHNSON V. C. Fertilizers Peanuts-Corn-Soy Beans Emporia, Virginia MARK’S ATLANTIC SERVICE Washing- Lubrication- Gas - Oil Distributor of Seiberling Tires Tubes 620 South Main St. Phone ME 4-2721 Emporia, Virginia Service With A Smile” EMPORIA DINER Where Friends Meet, Greet ' n Eat CAPITAL SERVICE STATION Chrysler- Plymouth International Trucks 400 North Main Street Emporia, Virginia Compliments 0 SUNNYSIDE HATCHERY Hwy 301 North Emporia, Virginia It is with sincere appreciation that we, the senior class of 1960, express our gratitude to the merchants and business men of Emporia and surrounding towns for their part in making The 1960 Riparian possible. Many Thanks and Best Wishes THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1960 Ode Seven Wonders Of driigd Sedool... Knowledge Gducation 1 . 2 . 3. Service 4. Leadership 5. Ability 6. Beauty 7. Achievement SsSSSkK