Harrisonburg High School - Taj Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1939 volume:

DEDICATION A In recognition of his steadfast and guiding influence we lovingly dedicate this issue of THE TAJ to our principal, MR. B. L. STANLEY ACKNOVVLEDGMENT We, the Senior Class, in recognition of her untiring work and efforts without which this publication would not have been possible, wish to express our apprecia- tion and gratitude to our sponsor, Miss AURELIA BARTON CLASS NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM MAY ao, 1939 E161-rr O'CLOCK Theme: COLONIAL VIRGINIA Orchestra . Welcome ...., ............... C harles Parkins, Pres. History ,-....,.......... ...... C arroll Hasler Edwin Painter Last Will and Testament ............. ...... M artha Stevens Beverly Blackburn Presentation of Mantle to Junior Class ......... Charles Parkins Acceptance of Mantle ........,...... .... P hyllis Early Poem ..... .......... ..... W a nda Getz Orchestra Prophecy ...... ................. .... E laine Kaylor . Jack Mahool Assisted by Frances NeH: Gifts ...... .... ..........,. H e len Frazier Beverly Blackburn Class Song .... .... W ords by--,g--Caroline Crown Mary Morgan Devier Q l 1 1 hr 'ai Published three times a year by the students of the Harrisonburg High School from December to June. It is issued in December, March, and June. y Member of Columbia Scholastic Press Association Member of Southern Interscholastic Press Association I HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA, JUNE, 1939 . l Qlnntrnta ' PAGE Dedlcation ............... 1 Acknowledgment ........ 2 Frontispiece ,....,.................... ,.. 3 TAJ Staff ........,..........,.............. .. 5 Class of 1939-Class Poem ....... .... 6 Seniors ..,..........,....,............i...... 7 Mirror ,........,......................,.. 18 Salutatory .,...... .. .. 19 Class History ........ 19 Class Prophecy ...,... 21 Class Song ......,..... 23 Class Will .....,.... 24 Valedictory ........ ,... 2 6 Faculty ......,..,. 27 Girls' Hi-Y ............ 28 Keistoreka ............... ,.. 29 Dramatic Club ......... 30 Boys' I-Ii-Y ..,......... 31 Omega Delta ......,. 32 Science Club ........... 33 Football Team ................ 34 Red Cross Council .......s......... 35 Boys' Basketball Team .......,. 36 Girls' Basketball Team ......... 37 Spectator Staff ........,..... 38 Autographs ........,. M. 39 Jokes .,.....,,,................... ....... ............. .,........ , . . 41 Entered as second class matter at the Post Oflice at Harrisonburg, Virginia, under Act of March 9, 1879. Terms: One Dollar Per Year Fifty Cents Per Copy l THE TAJ-1939 S Ihr 'ai Staff Co-Editors-in-Chief ALTHEA JOHNSTON JOHN GREEN Assistant Editors ELAINE KAYLOR J ACK MAHOOL MARY LEW FITZSIMMONS BILL 0'DONNELL AUDREY LEAKE PHYLLIS EARLY HARRIET HARRIS Book Reviews BEVERLY BIIACKBURN ABBOTT ROBERTSON JANE KAYLOR Art E'dizEo'rs EDWIN HERING MARTHA STEVENS Eatchrmges EDWIN PAINTER Jokes CHARLES PARKINS HELEN FRAZIER FRANCES NEFF Business M ana-gefr GLEN SHOMO Advertising M a-na-gefr GILMOUR WILL LLOYD MILLER CARROLL HASLER MARGARET YATES WHETZEL LYDIA LANE WILL ORLIN KERSH GENEVIEVE FRIDDLE MARY :MORGAN DEVIER Photographers HARRY HARDY Q EDWIN HERING Faculty Advisor MISS AURELIA BARTON Five THE TAJ-1939 Uhr 0112155 nf 1539 Motto: Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime. CHARLES PARKINS ...... ,,......... ........... ,..., .,......................, GLEN SHoMo ......... LYDIA LANE WILL ........ NORMA DALE LEHEW .,...,. Colors: Green and White E'-mbleim: The Hub Sveninr Harm WANDA GETZ Meni's steps on roads of yesterdays ,Can never be retraced, Each footprint in the now-closed Ways Must stay where it was placed: Mute evidence of steadfast aim, Of wanderings, mirings, halts- Self-made impressions that proclaim Their courage, failures, faults! v Our steps on roads of yesterdays Brought us to where we are, Where We see dimly through the haze Of doubt, our guiding star. Now tracing backward We may learn From trails of older time To shun today each dangerous turn And make our lives sublime! Theme: .........V1:C6-PT ......,.....Se ........T'l'61 Flower: Whi Colonial Vi esident estidlent CT' te r F etary ZS'lL7'6'l' Rose inia Six THE TAJ-1939 Sentara CHARLES CURRY PARKINS Tall and handsome, big and strong, Afrozmd him girls will always throng. Football Varsity '36, '37, '38, Captain '38, Intramural Basketball '36, Varsity '37, '38, '39, Boys' Hi-Y Club '37, '38, '39, President '38, Vice-President of District '38, High School Play '36, '37, '38, TAJ Staff '38, '39, Tennis Team '38, President of Senior Class. NORMA DALE LEHEW Dale's ideals, so t-rue and fine, Make her 'reliant every time. Latin Club '37, Glee Club '36, '37, '38, Science Club '37, '38, '39, Secretary-Treasurer '38, Hi-Y Club '38, '39, Vice-President '39, Cheer Leader '39, Treasurer Senior Class '39, TAJ Staff '39, Dramatic Club '39, Intramural Bask- etball '38, '39, Red Cross Council '38, '39, High School Play '38, '39. GLEN KELLER SHoMo, JR. Friendly and witty -in his own way, The same glad smile clay after day. Business Manager of THE TAJ '39, Vice- President of the Senior Class '39, Student Government '37, High School Orchestra '36. LYDIA LANE WILL Tall and pretty, gay and sweet, She's the type that's hard to beat. Orchestra '36, Glee Club '36, Science Club '37, Basketball '37, '38, '39, Varsity '38, '39, Keistoreka Club '37, '38, '39, Parliamentarian '37, Treasurer '38, President '39, High School Play '36, '37, Vice-President, Junior Class '38, TAJ Staff '39, Secretary of Senior Class '39. MARGARET ALTHEA JOHNSTON Capricious, with at mind so bright, She's always pleascmt and polite. Co-Editor-in-Chief of the TAJ '39, Assistant Editor of the TAJ '38, Girls' Hi-Y Club '37, '38, '39, District President '39, Omega Delta '36, '37, High School Play '36, '37, '38, Basket- ball '36, Varsity '37, '38, '39, Red Cross Coun- cil '36, '37 3 Student Council '38, Latin Tourna- ment '36, Science Club '37. Seven THE TAJ--1939 HELEN ELAINE KAYLOR Beauty will always be present the '38, Assistant Editor '39, Science Clu '39 3 Hi-Y Club '39, High School Play Dramatic Club '39. Club '38, Assistant Editor of The S Club '37, '38, '39, Dramatic Club '39. AUDREY JEANETTE LEAKE Little Audrey will likely succeed. Bill -is known by everyone As poppy, mischievous, and full of Assistant Editor of TAJ '39, Footb Varsity '38, Basketball '37, '38, '39, Basketball '36, High School Play '37, - Varsity '38, Assistant Manager of Team '36. , MARY LEW FITZSIMMONS Lithe, slender, and full of grace He-r dancing feet 'make he-r place Latin Club '36, '37, '38, President '38, Sergeant- '38, '39, High School Play '36, '37, '38 Tournament '37, Intramural Basketbal Coqucttish Elaine with golden hai'r-- TC-'. Omega Delta '36, '37, Quaestor '36, 'HAJ Staff '37, '38, '37, '38, JOHN BLATTER MAHooL, JR. With a smile always on his face, Jack will keep up with life's pace. High School Play '36, '37, '38, Omega Delta oectato-r '38, Assistant Editor of THE TAJ '39, Science Small afnrl bright with lots of speed, Secretaryof Student Government '38, Hi-Y Club '38, '39, Secretary '39, Keistoreka Club '38, '39, Assistant Editor of THE TAJ '39. WILLIAM SNARR O'DoNNE1.L fun. ll '37, idget ennis, Track 1 at-arms, '39 , Hi-Y Club '37, '38, '39, TAJ Staff , Latin l '38. Eight THE TAJ-1939 CARROLL LEROY HASLER Joking, laugh.-ing and always gay, That is Con'1'oIl's delightful way. Science Club '37, '38, '39, President '39, Hi-Y Club '38, '39, High School Play '36, '37, '38, Vice-President of Dramatic Club '39, Cheer Leader '39, Student Council '38, Junior Red Cross '35, TAJ Staff '39. MARTHA LEWIS STEVENS uQll66'Il'l6n is a, pert, young pixfie, Joking, laughing-she's from Dixie. Vice-President of Art Club '37, G. N. S. C. '37, lLynchburg High Schoolj, Assistant Art Ed- itor of THE TAJ '39, Girls' Hi-Y Club '39, High School Play '38, Dramatic Club '39. BEVERLY SYDNOR BLACKBURN Talka-tive, studious, amd bland, He will argue whenever he can. Reporter, Spectator '36, High School Play '36, '37, '38, Omega Delta '37, Red Cross Council '37, Football '37, Varsity '38, '39, Boxing '37, Boys' Hi-Y '38, '39, Midget Basketball '38, TAJ Staff '39, Dramatic Club '39, HELEN BYERS FRAZIER Small a-nd lively, h-er sea-rch for fun Keeps her forefve-r on the -run. Red Cross Council '38, Keistoreka Club '39, High School Play '36, '37, '38, TAJ Staff '39, Science Club '37, Midget Basketball '37. WILLIAM ABBOTT ROBERTSON, JR. Abbott 'is handsome, carefree and gay- A would-be Romeo in every way. Boys' Hi-Y '39, Varsity Football '38, Dramatic Club '39, TAJ Stall' '39, N ine THE TAJ-1939 Willie will go fa,-r in any game. High School Play '37, TAJ Staff '39, of Track Team '35. ALLENE HARRIS YAGER Kind of heart and fleet of toes, Squad '38, '39. EDGAR ORLIN KERSH That of Orlin all can say. Science Club '37, '38, '39, President Club '38, Midget Basketball '36. BETTY LEE PRICE Regal, graceful, modest, and sh She looks demare, but she'll get Play '36, '38. Always happy, always gay Daring work from day to da GILMOUR MOFFETT WILL, JR. With black curly ha-'ir and football fame, Football Varsity '35, '36, '37, '38, ?asketball '36, '37, Varsity '38, '39: Baseball '3 , '37, '38: Manager This you will find wherever she goes. High School Plav '36, '37, President of Keisto- reka Club '38, Spectator Stat? '39, Basketball Rollicking, happy, witty and gay- '37, TAJ Staff '39, Junior Red, Cross Council '39, Bask- etball '37, '39, Varsity '38, Cheer Leader '38, High School Play '36, '37, '38, Boys' Hi-Y Club '38, '39, Secretary '39, Current History ya oy. Junior Red Cross Council '37, High School EDWARD ALLISON PAINTER y. Exchange Editor of THE TAJ '39, Science Club '37, '38, '39, High School Play '38. Ten THE TAJ-1939 CAROLINE VAUGHAN CROWN Cute and sweet and very fwfr, For weawng clothes sh-e has ai flair. Cheer Leader '39, Assistant Editor of Spec- tator '39, Girls' Hi-Y Club '38, '39, High School Play '36 '37, '38: Science Club '37, Midget Basketball '38, Latin Club '37. IRVIN FRANKLIN NASH Happy-go-lucky cmd full of fun- For wit in the crowd-h1e's the one! President Junior Class '38, Hi-Y Club '37, '38, Vice-President '39, Keistoreka Club '37, '38, '39, TAJ Staff '38, '39, Football '36, Var- sity '38, Basketball '36, Varsity '37, '38, High School Play '36, '37, '38. MARY MORGAN DEVIER Happy-go-lucky with smiles that will send Mary Morgam. down as eve?-yone's friend. Omega Delta '37, Science Club '37, '38, '39, High School Play '36, '37, '38, Glee Club '37, Girls' Hi-Y Club '38, '39, Treasurer '39, Dra- matic Club '39, TAJ Staff '39. ORLAND LLOYD MILLER A well-rmmded boy who 'is seldom bad, He -is always carefree, 'never sad. High School Play '38, TAJ Staff '39, Football '39, Basketball, '38, '39, Midget Basketball, '36, '37, '38, Science Club '39, Baseball '38, '39. GLADYS GEORGINA CHAPPELEAR Sophist-icated, stunnfing and tall, G'i1w,'s got that southern druwl. High School Play '36, '37, '38, Dramatic Club '39, Girls' Hl-Y Club '39, Sp0'ctato-r Staff '36. Eleven THE TAJ-1939 WANDA HERBERT GETZ Wanda- is jolly, cute, and pet-it Even tempered and 'very sweet. '38, '39, Girls' Hi-Y Club '38, '39, Club '39. GILDA MARTIN This northern lass-fe with twinklrin Keistoreka Club '39g History Club Contest '36, '37, Library Club '38, Da '38g Student Council '36, '37. IRidl High School, Pennsylvania, '38, '37, ' LEWIS FOSTER SURFACE Always ready for a lark. '37, '38, '39, Sergeant-at-arms '38, HARRY KIRKMAN HARDY Harry is witty without a, doubt School Play '35, '36, '37, '38g Intramur etball '36, '37, '38. DORIS ELAINE ANDERSON A quiet, serene clemure little mis Is followed with wistful looks and iighs. ev High School Play '37, '38g Science glub '37, ramatic eyes, 6 '37 ' 3 3 I Operetta '37, '38g Hockey '37, '38g Basketball '37, '38, Junior Class Play '38, Declamation ce Club y Park 8.1 Foste-r's shy, handsome cmd clafrlz, High School Play '36, '37, '38g Keistoreka Club Free from ca-re in school and out, TAJ Staff '38, Current History Club '38g High al Bask- r A S But a, true friend to all-that's Dorzus. Girls' Hi-Y Club '38, '39, Science Club '37. Twelve THE TAJ-1939 ROBERT LEWIS LONG l Always willing anyone to help I He does his share without a yelp. Midget Basketball '36, '37, '38, '39, Science Club '37, '38, '39, Secretary '37, Vice-Presi- dent '38, '39, Junior Red Cross Council '37, '38, High School Play '38. DORIS GLADYS WEBSTER B-rown eyes and hair, a 'ready smile That is Jimmy all the while. Keistoreka Club '39, High School Play '36, '37. LORRAINE VIRGINIA TEXIERE Always 'ready to help u, friend, A hand or smile she'll ever lend. High School Play '36, '38, Science Club '37, '38, '39, Girl's Hi-Y Club '38, '39, Omega Delta '39, Dramatic Club '39, Glee Club '39. JOHN HEDRICK BAUER Ve-ry quiet and sincere, He should have no' future fear. Glee Club '37 3 Basketball '36, '37 , Baseball Team '36, '37 , Literary Contest '36, '37 , Foot- ball '38, Baseball '39, Intramural Basketball '39. fMcGaheysville High School, '36, '37, '38.5 VADA KATHERINE SHOWALTER Golden ha-ir and at cheerful sm-ile A ffrfiksml like Vada is well worthwhile. Varsity Basketball, '35, '36, '37, Keistoreka Club '37, '38, '39, Vice-President '38, Sergeant- at Arms '37, High School Play '37. V Thirteen THE TAJ-1939 I JANE FROST STRICKENBERG Assistant Editor of Spectator '39, Hi h Club '38, '39g Glee Club '37, JAMES ANDREWS CROWN Jimmy Crown -in his big, shy way MARGARET YATES WHETZEE If you'1'e late, she' always wafits, High School Play '36, '37, '38, Girls' Club '38, '39, TAJ Staff '39. CYRUS WHEELER HARDY As a sport he's good ami true, To him ho1Lor's always due. High School Play '36, '37. Marga--ret's hea-rt is full of song. matic Club '39, Basketball '39g Midget B ball '38. Co-mely is Jane' and good-natufred too, Sh-c attracts friends as few other do. School Play '36, '37, '38, Drama-tic Club '39, Science Club '37, '38 3 Cheer Leader '39, Gir1's Hi-Y Is always laughing, joking, and gay. Boys' Hi-Y '38, '39, High School Play '38. Everyone? fr'iend--Margo.-ret Yates. Hi-Y Junior Red Cross '38, '39g Current History Club '38, Intramural Basketball '36, '37, '38g MARGARET MCALLISTER HYDE Charming, blue-eyed, placzll, calm- Omega Delta '36, '37 5 Junior Red Cross Coun- eil '38, Spectator Staff '37, '38, Assistant Ed- itor '37, Girls' Hi-Y Club '37, '38, '39 State Secretary '38g Keistoreka Club '38, '39,,Secre- tary '38, High School Play '36, '37, '38, Dra- asket- Fourteen I THE TAJ-1939 CHARLES MOORE BROCK, JR. Brock is good looking without conceit, Athletic, and friendly to all he may meet. Boys' Hi-Y Club '37, '38, '39, Treasurer '39g Secretary Junior Class '38, Secretary-Treas- urer Sophomore Class '37 5 Football '37, '38g Basketball '38, '39, Varsity '39, Midget Basket- lggl '36, Tennis Varsity '38, High School Play 1 , s 8. FRANCES SELINA NEY 7 Frances is graceful, attractive and sweet. The type of girl that you like to meet. Latin Club '36, '373 Science Club '38, '39, Dra- matic Club '39, President '39, Hi-Y Club '39, High School Play '36, '37, '38. UNITY FERN MONGER Jolly and friendly and always on the go, This is the Unity that all of ns know. Girls' Hi-Y Club '37, '38, '39, President '39g Science Club '37, '38, '39, Vice-President '37g Latin Club '38g Dramatic Club '39, Intramural Basketball '38g Latin Tournament '37, '38g D. A. R. Good Citizenship Pilgrimage '39, Glee Club '39. J osEPH TALFOURD LOGAN ' Take life easy. Tha,t's his slogan: Liked by all Ls our Joe Logan. President of Sophomore Class '37g Boys' Hi-Y Club '37, '38, President '39, District Secretary '393 Basketball '37, Red Cross Council '36, '37g High School Play '36, '37 3 Midget Basketball '36, Midget Baseball '36, NESBITH BIEDLER MUTERSPAUGH lVith zmadulterated charm so bright, She makes school darkness turn to light. Girls' Hi-Y Club '39. Fifteen THE 'TAJ-1939 Beulah is dainty, sweet and kin A type that 'is ra-re and hard to High School Play '36, '3'7g Keistoreka Vice-President '39. ELWOOD LEROY HISEY Still water runs deep, so they Although qwiet in his way, Football '36, '38, '393 Basketball '36. Mary Frances is lots of fun. JOHN NILE MILLER V ery thoughtful-that is John. Club '39g High School Play '38g Base Science Club '39. RUBY ARLENEA KISER Small and cute, full of fun, She has a smile for everyone. High School Play '36. . i Tall and slim., well-groomed and b Editor-in-Chief of Spectator '39g B05 Q BEULAH MARIE CLATTERBU CK fl, find. Club '38, say. MARY FRANCES PHILLIPPY Jolly and fricwwlly to e've'ryone1, land, 's' Hi-Y ball '38g Sizvteen A THE TAJ-1939 JOHN ROBERT HOMAN Bobby's the boy with a business -mivzcl That helps him in the commercial line. High School Play '36, '37, '38g Basketball '37, '383 Football, '38g Keistoreka Club '37, '38, '39. FRANCES BOWERS HIDEN Auburn hair, tha.t's fixed in style, Fannie always wears a smile. Basketball '38, '39g Corresponding Secretary Junior Red Cross '39g Junior Red Cross Coun- cil '38, '39g High School Play '36, '38g Glee Club '36. FLORENCE CECILIA HUMPHREY Flo-renee, with green eyes and brown hai-r, Laughing, smiling-w-ithlout CL ca-reg DONA RUTH STAFFORD Ruth is quiet, tall and blondg Of her everyofne is fond. CARL CECIL TATE Carl's the boy who rides his bike 0'cr streets in rain and shine alike. Boxing '37. Seventeen THE TAJ-1939 Girls The Lady of the Class DORIS ANDERSON MARY LEW FITZSIMMONS MARY LEW FITZSIMMONS MARTHA STEVENS ............ ALTHEA JOHNSTON ........ UNITY MONGER .....,...... ALTHEA JOHNSTON ...,.., FRANCES NEY ..............,..... NORMA DALE LEHEW ...... DORIS ANDERSON .O.,.,.I,..... UNITY MONGER ........,.., ALTHEA JOHNSTON ........ WANDA GETZ .................I.. ALTHEA JOHNSTON .......... MARY LEW FITZSIMMONS .....,. ELAINE KAYIJOR ............,... NORMA DALE LEHEW ,..... MARTHA STEVENS ............ JANE STRICKENBERG ......,. MARY LEW FITZSIMMONS MARY LEW FITZSIMMONS 2415? f-1 W Y fs Uhr illllirrnr .......,....,...MOst Ca.refree...,. . .......,. Most Talented ,...,... . . .Best-All-Afronnd .,,......Most Stsldious......... .........Most T76'l SCLtil6......,. .,........Best LOoIcing.,....... .Most School Spirit. ...,. . .,.....,.Most Dignified...,.... Most Dependable ..,,..,.. .,.,.,...Most Athletic......... ....,....Neatest,.....,.... .......Most PopuZar......,.. .....,..,Best Dance'r.......... .Most-in-Love...,..,..,. ..........Fv'iendliest.....t.. .........Wztt1,est.......... .. ...... Best Dressed ..,.,. .......Biggest Giggle'r.......,.. .....Biggest Chatterbox....... Boys The Gentleman of Wt JOE LOGAN ........IRv N ........IRV N N he Class NASH NASH NASH CHARLES PARKINS BADER ..... CHARLES BROCK .,,.,..CARROLL HASLER ........CHARLES PARKINS N ...........JOHI .......CARROL'L BADER HASLER .,.....GILMOUR WILL .........CHARLE S BROCK ........CHARLES i3ARKINS .......CARROLL .....I.IIRVI ...........ZlRvI .........CHARL7E ....,..CARROLL .......JACK HASLER OB REA NASH NASH BROCK HASLER MAHOOIJ Eighteen THE TAJ-1939 Saluiatnrg ALTHEA JOHNSTON INCE the days when Colonial gentlemen in frock coats and powdered wigs assembled at the Virginia House of Burgesses in Richmond and one of their members made his stirring and never-to-be-forgotten speech, his words: Give me liberty, or give me death, have been a symbol of the great American ideal. As little children we heard Patrick I-Ienry's famous words and were inspired by them. We were taught that liberty was a wonderful thing, yet we did not consider ourselves free. To us liberty was the privilege of an adult and until we reached that stage we must be content to tolerate restraint. As we grew older, we looked forward to our graduation from high school as the time when liberty would be ours. We would then be free to a greater extent than ev-er before to do what we pleased with fewer, or perhaps, no restrictions from school or home. Tonight, we have reached that time---and our liberty? Yes, we do have lib- erty but it is not just what we expected for we now have a new conception of it. We have found that with it comes decisions to be faced, problems to be met that hereto- fore were solved for us, and we must learn to depend on ourselves. We are confident, however, that in time our new found liberty will be well used and we are happy in the knowledge that our teachers, friends, and relatives, who have made our high school days really free by sharing our responsibilities and spurring us on, will be here to encourage and advise us how best to utilize our new liberty. We are glad that it is you who are with us tonight and so for the class of '39 I sincerely welcome you. Qllmm illiatnrg CARROLIJ HASLER AND EDWIN PAINTER 66 N a day in May in the year 1607 three ships came sailing up a broad river. On the ships were a hundred or more Englishmen. At a point about forty miles up from the mouth of the river, where a large shoulder of land ex- tended into the water, the ships stopped and the men landed. ' What a feeling of joy and freedom these men must have experienced after hav- ing spent many months on boisterous and stormy waters in fragile boats. Judging from the hardships these people had to endure during the first few years after land- ing at Jamestown, we know that they must have been men of religious spirit, of daring adventure, and of true patriotism. Similarly in September, 1935, after a long and eventful voyage of eight years a ship brought a group of approximately a hundred boys and girls to the rugged coast of Harrisonburg High School. What a feeling of pride and accomplishment each of us had in knowing that we had landed safely. i'From Wayland's A History of Virginia for Boys and Girls. Nineteen THE TAJ-1939i it Q l We spent the first year in our new settlement working as indentured servants under our new overseersg however, we were not true indentured servants fpr under the leadership of our new governor we were granted a voice in our government. After our coming the leaders of the colony realized the necessity fort rritorial expansion. Consequently the governor secured a grant for additional quar ers. As a result of enlarging the buildings, we settlers were able to make our labbr more profitable. Even though we worked hard on the plantation our overseers saw our peed for recreation. We were able to compete with other colonies in basketball and ve took highest honors in our state which made it look as if we had brought good luck to the settlement. In our second year we had fewer hardships and we began to take an act've part in the life of the colony because we had paid off our indenture and were felling as if we owned a plantation instead of working for someone else as we had been do- ing. We held a mass meeting and elected Joe Logan our first leader. Siiice the farmers and planters needed a group to interpret the signs of the heavens so as to reap greater crops, a Science Club was organized. Members of our class enj yed its membership and participated in all its activities. In the spring of that year he Col- onists decided to have some form of entertainment to relieve the tensity of the severe winter. A showboat sponsored by the staff of the yearly publication, THE TAJ, and by our colonial leaders, came down the river to our shores and presented tw plays. At the end of the year, when some of the large plantation owners set f rth to seek fortunes in the West, we assisted the upper class in giving them a f rewell party. We showed our ability in another way by helping our colony to win again the inter-colonial basketball title. We also assisted the planters in again making THE TAJ the winner of the State and Inter-State magazine contests. The next year through our intellectual ability we acquired more land and be- came small farmers. We held another meeting and elected Irvin Nash our eader. Under his direction we held a dance to raise funds for entertaining the plante s. An unsuccessful attempt toward the establishment of representative governmen was also made during this year. As compensation for our labors of the previous years we became planters in the fall of nineteen hundred and thirty-eight. As large land owners, our first act was to elect Charles Parkins as captain. The dance which we gave, prior to the C rist- mas holidays, was a huge success due to the eiiiciency of planning. This fes ivity was better known to the settlers and the others guests as the Rose Room. Our group acquitted themselves magnificently in all inter-colonial sports. Our fo tball team won the district co-championship, while the girls, not to be outdone b the boys, won the district girls' championship in basketball. Many planters became charter members of the newly organized Dramatic Club. As a reward for the labors of our fourth year in the colony, the settlement maga- zine THE TAJ won first prize and cup in the Southern Interscholastic Press Associa- tion, the State contest, and first place in the Columbia Press Association, with all Columbian honors for editorials. Thus were spent four happy years in our settlement. Many ar-e the changes through which we have gone, and now we are prepared to push forward into the great wilderness to establish new homes, or to become important personages in this rapidly changing world of ours. Twenty l l THE TAJ-1939 Qllaaa 1HrnphPrg LYDIA LANE WILL, ELAINE KAYLOR, J ACK MAHOOL HE Governor's Palace in Williamsburg was ablaze with lights. The time-hon- ored corridors were filled with the melodious swell of an orchestra. The frag- rant odor of flowers was noticeable all over the stately ballroom. At one side of the room stood a long refreshment table on which a lovely old crystal punch bowl temptingly sat. It was the prearranged night for the reunion of the Class of '39, We, Elaine Kaylor and Jack Mahool, had received gracious consent to make use of the Govern- or's Palace for the fete-a colonial costume ball. We were the host and hostess, dressed for the roles of Governor Botetourt and his lady. At the door, in a powdered wig, ruffled cuffs and buckled shoes, stood Bobby Homan who had kindly complied with our desire for him to be the master of cere- monies for the evening. Wheeler Hardy's orchestra was tuning up when Irvin Nash, Glen Shomo, and other members of the orchestra began to arriv-e. Behind them Mary Morgan Devier was trying to catch her breath and wipe the stains from her smock, having come right from work without time to change, she is the chief soup taster for Campbell's. She told us that Ma.ry Lew FitzSimmons would not arrive until ten o'clock, and also that her pint size had earned her the position of Charlie McCarthy's stand-in ever since the latter had become worm-eaten. Beverly Blackburn and Martha Stevens came together. We felt slight malice toward them because of the ill will they left the senior class. Martha, after several attempts to make herself a queen, has finally succeeded. She was recently betrothed to the King of the Fiji Islands. Beverly is her war-dance instructor and, incidental- ly, the power behind the throne. CarrollHasler joined us in the receiving line with Ruth Stafford. She is one of WSVA's leading ladiesg she furnishes the applause for Ed Painter and his Blue Ridge Ramblers every Saturday afternoon. Carroll finds the duties of a Lutheran resurrectionist fa la Dickensj most pleasant. We espied Willie Will and Abbott Robertson approaching us from the cloak- room. From the sly whispers of the other guests we learned that the only thing Gilm-our got from college athletics was a severe case of athlete's foot. Abbott had at last reached a deep understanding with a girl, so they saidg her name was not dis- closed. Doris Anderson arrived, looking quite happy. She had just added a mermaid to her famous collection of aquarium denizens. With Doris was Beulah Clatterbuck, who is the governess of six lovely children of a rich banker. Caroline'Crown and Georgina Chappelear greeted us cordially before joining the group whose dignified apparel didn't prevent them from having an uproariously good time. Caroline is the secretary of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Georgina's arrival caused the ladies to whisper behind their fans as they recalled the recent sensation her new home had caused. Something new in archi- Twenty-One THE TAJ-1939 tecture, it is maroon on the exterior and orange on the interiorg it was displa last week's Life. Vada Showalter was home on furlough from the Congo. John Miller, the district manager of the Fuller Brush Company in that region, accompani Bill O'Donnell took time off from his Moth-Exterminating Campaign to b ent. Margaret Hyde is the uncontested Peggy Hopkins Joyce of her dayg s.. just divorced her fifth millionaire. In the rush of guests that followed we found ourselves shaking hand Frances Ney, Fannie spent decades in law school. When she got her first happened to be one of her old enemies and she refused to take it. She is n WPA relief. Dr. Unity Monger was forced to leave unexpectedly due to the critical cor of her patient, Dobbin. Betty Lee Price, who accompanied Unity, now hol position of assistant math teacher at Harrisonburg High School-and very ca Charles Parkins, who has triumphed over Olivia Dionne, was proudly pr ing his friends with cigars-six at a time. Over at the refreshment table stood a lively group. Actor Charles Bro Mary Frances Phillippy, matron of the State Woman's Prison, were convers a timely problem-prison reform. Also sipping punch was Norma Dale LeHei is the Secretary of Labor in President Bader's cabinet. Audrey Leake was d M l c i ing her work with President Bader. She is an ardent Evangelist. Nesbith paugh, Audrey's constant friend, is her assistant. Laughing and chatting was peeked husband, having a good time in spite of his wifeg it was Bob Rea. One of our celebrities was Helen Frazier who has just won the Pulitzer for her latest book of Poems, Pickles of Harrisonburg. Lorraine Texiere is t itor of The Farmer's Friend. Gladys Webster is clerking in a drug stor demonstrates the correct method of removing corns. Joe Logan airs his communistic views in his own newspaper--which, u nately, no one reads. He was murmuring something to Lydia Lane Will, th ernor's secretary. The pair was recently indicted on an espionage charge bu acquitted. Carl Tate has dispensed with his bicycle and is now the owner of Tate's lizer Store. After the first few days the city council requested that the store moved beyond the city limits. Althea Johnston, munching a canape, was a littl She is riding instructress at Camp Strawderman. We've just learned why Gilda Martin couldn't be present. She is in the ho with a broken neck. Her love of adventure had induced her to take up aviation. among the missing was Jane Strickenberg. She is in a convent. Dr. Robert Long stood talking over the new curriculum at Madison C where he is president. Two extremely familiar students fafter these year Margaret Yates Whetzel and Wanda Getz. Elwood Hisey has opened an exclusive barber shop for pedigreed dogs. pedicurist there is Ruby Kiser. Harry Hardy was surrounded by an uproarious group-he writes the jo the J e1lo program. Allen-e Yager tells housewives how to make this delicio S n e t 6 yed in Lvho is d her. pres- e has with jase, it ow on dition ds the pably. esent- k and g on n FV who scuss- i a uters- hen- Prize ie ed- 3 she fortu- Gov- were erti- e re- stii. spital Also ollege, J are The kes for us des- T wenty-Two THE TAJ--1939 sert. Florence Humphrey, talking to Allene, is a famous designer for doll's clothes. Frances Hiden owns a skating rink just outside Harrisonburg where Lloyd Miller, who has engineering aspirations, is the grease monkey for the skates. Foster Surface and Orlin Kersh, partners in a law firm were having a heated discussion about President Bader's anti-rodent policy. Jimmy Crown, the Ladies' Darling of America, although not very interested, put a word in here and there. As the orchestra played the last number, we realized that with a few excep- tions we had seen all of our old schoolmates. It did not take their sincerely joyous good-byes to tell us that the party was a huge success. Gilman Sung OUTWARD BOUND fTune-Deep In A D-reamaj MARY MORGAN DEVIER ANU CAROLINE CROWN Our high school days are over, It's time to departg We now leave the building That's still in our hearts, It's in us so deep That each memory we'll keep, As we go out in the world alone. Our schooling makes a stairway for us to ascend, 1 To heights we have dreamed of- May luck never end! We've learned what to do, Yet we need courage, too, As We go out in the world alone. Some of us from high school go on to college, Our studies grow harder each day, We keep on working, we don't mind at all, We know that it's not thrown away. And so in our hearts where we've kept pleasure stored We yet are sad, though to the first height we've soared We bid our adieus To our friends so true, As We go out in the World alone- Twenty-Three J THE TAJ-1939 Gllewa will E, the Senior Class of the Harrisonburg High School, being of sound mind and only questionable character, do hereby with good intent in this last will and testament bequeath to the remaining members of the High School and the world at large these items, our worldly and unworldly property. As proof that we harbor no ill feelings we bequeath to Mr. Stanley our good in- tentions, which, with iive cents, will buy him a cup of coffee. To Mrs. Stanley We leave all funds which remain after our just and unjust debts have been paid, for the purpose of hiring a sleuth to track down history books left at the Arcade and Friddle's Restaurant. John Bader leaves his studious ways to Ed Crist, who can't stay out of Georgia long enough to investigate this thing called school. S Orlin Kersh hands down his six feet of stuff to wee Billy Bryan. To Ed Hering, Martha Stevens leaves all her unused sketches, in case she is missed next year. Bee Price leaves eighteen packages of typing paper to that editor-in-chi Hampden-Sydney. Charles Brock bequeaths his reticence to Charles Ellis. To Mr. Rouse, Fannie Ney wills her budding young actresses of the Dra Club. Joe Logan leaves his voiced opinions in history class to Dr. Gallup. Robert Long wishes that Leo Bryan would accept his duties at taking naps, and will later give advice on quiet snoring. Margaret Yates Whetzel leaves her natural curls to the junior girl who h most trouble keeping her curls in damp weather. Gilda Martin bequeaths her raven locks to anyone who thinks that gent prefer blondes. Gina Chappelear leaves her southern drawl to any patient person capa holding the note. Bobby Homan leaves his interests at Madison College to Grant Preston Naughty Harry Hardy donates his cracks fr-om the peanut gallery to Ed Gr Margaret Hyde wills a bright smile to the dark corners of the halls. Jimmy Crown leaves his frequent or infrequent social calls at Ye Olde Schoole to anybody who can time them as well. Wheeler Hardy wills his drug store cowboy suit to Skeeter Rea. Ride cowboy. Jack Mahool leaves fifty cubic feet of hot air to Herr Hitler for his new zep John Miller passes down his good work on the Spectator to Munroe S Nusbaum. Dead Eye Althea Johnston leaves her eye for men to Jean LeHew. Ed Painter turns his flowing forelock over to Vincent Reilly. bl H ef at matic classy as the lemen e of ndle. 3. ighe '6m, ellin. D coop Twenty-Four H THE TAJ-1939 To anybody at all who can turn up in time for the last period French class Glen Shomo donates his late hours. Lloyd Miller bequeaths his place on the football team to Turk Edwards. To Sis Nash, Mary Lew FitzSimmons hereby and whereas wills with deepest regret her outstanding characteristic, and you have only three guesses as to what it is. Mary Morgan Devier leaves her fancy steps to Betty Anne Conrad. Ruby Kiser bequeaths her place in the lunch time gathering in Miss Deavor's room to any eligible female-must be female. Carl Tate leaves his seats in the backs of class rooms to anyone with a good telescope. Audrey Leake leaves her typing ability to the beginners, who will not notice the difference. Florence Humphrey wills her impulsive speaking to Hugh Herbert. Gilmour Will bequeaths a lot of football experience to Harry Price. Carroll Hasler leaves his twinkle toes to Fred Astaire and Bill Robinson, and if you can think up another one, please inform us. Frances Hiden gives up her future to nobody. Best wishes, Frances. Nesbith Muterspaugh bequeaths her red hair to any O'Donnell who cannot qual- ify as a true Vermilion-topped Irishman. To Frank Buck, Helen Frazier leaves an autographed copy of her book, I Bring 'Em Back Alive Too, Sometimesf' Wanda Getz wills her sweet, quiet manner to Wanda Lee Rhodes. Elaine Kaylor leaves her blond beauty to her equally pretty sister. Nothing like keeping it in the family. Norma Dale LeHew leaves her grand school spirit to Phyllis Early. Bob Rea leaves his seat in the green Plymouth to Nellie's next. Lorraine Texiere hands down her radio triumphs to Arlene Arey. Lydia Lane Will bequeaths her roguish eyes to Oliver Tarbell. Vada Showalter leaves her cotton top to Genevieve Wilbarger. To the Month of March Mary Frances Phillippy leaves her blustery nature, also April, May and November. To Hedy Lamarr, Jane Strickenberg leaves her numerous charms. Unity Monger, our brain trust, leaves her excellent work in the Hi-Y to Mar- gery Shank, who will be district president. Good luck, Margery! , Irvin Nash leaves his great devotion to an O. A. O. to anyone who wants to learn to settle down. Dorris Steele is welcome to Foster Surface's motor driven flea. Chess Parkins leaves his all-aroundability to anyone who can be as diplomatic. Jean Slaven, that Budding Genius, is to be heiress to Bill O'Donnell, that retir- ing genius. Caroline Crown bequeaths her clothes and ability to wear them to Carolyn Shomo, and may she have as much luck at the surrounding military schools. Allene Yager leaves her athletic prowess and sweet countenance to Betty Ann McGrath. Twenty-Five THE TAJ-1939 Beulah Clatterbuck leaves her dependability to any shaky freshman. . Ruth Stafford leaves her French record to J ack Reilly. Beverly Butchy . Blackburn leaves the wit part of his wit to Fred B the half part to Weldon Derrow. To The Boys From Culver Abbott Robertson leaves his aquatic vers atility. Elwood Hisey leaves a huge gap in the right side of the line for Coach to fill. We hereby name our sponsor, Miss Aurelia Barton, Executrix of thi will and testament. Signed and sealed under our hand, Anno Domini MDCHJ etts, and Warren our last XXXIX. -MARTHA STEVENS BEVERLY BLACKB lilalrilirtnrg UNITY MONGER S we look out across the world tonight, we see a dark picture. We see in which fear, hate, and greed reign supreme. We see a World tha torn, a world that is dictator-mad, a world where, in the so-call stakes, human rights have been abolished, minorities are persecuted, and ercion and stifling of free expression prevent even the slightest practice cratic principles. The democratic governments are justified in being alarmed. Never k been a time when democracy has been so tested. Never has there been a ti democracy needed to stand so firmly and fearlessly for her principles. future must and will determine the future of democracy. Is she to live she die? We, who are so soon to become more active citizens, will help to ans questiong We will have a part in determining her fate. It has been said that the strength of a nation lies in the character of he Only if we as individuals build the qualities of honesty, unselfishness, and our lives can democracy live. If we do not, she is doomed. This is a task which calls for the highest in us. It demands that We cast and self-seeking which divide man from man and nation from nation. The quires patience and forbearance. It requires a steadfastness of faith which to be narrow and intolerant. It calls for the best that we have-now. Tonight as W-e bid farewell to each other, to our teachers, and to our s us do it with a determination in our hearts that democracy shall live. 3 URN. a world t is war- ed super- EISS C0- lxf demo- ,as there e when 'File Heal' or must wer this r people. love into out fear task re- refuses chool, let Twenty-Six 1 l THE TAJ-1939 Zlkrrultg Q - MR. B. L. STANLEY .,..................,.....,............. ..A.,............,.,..,.......A,...................A...... P rmczpal First Row-left to right MISS FRANCES WELL MISS HELEN HARDY MISS JEAN STRIBLING MR. B. L. STANLEY MISS ETHEL SPILLMAN MISS MARGARET DEAVOR MISS AURELIA BARTON Third Row-Left to MRS. B. L. STANLEY MISS ANNABEL ASLINGER MRS. W. O. WISE Second Row-left to 'right MR. BLAIR ROUSE MISS EVELYN PATTERSON MISS VIRGINIA BOLEN MISS KATHERINE BAUSERMAN MR. CLAUDE WARREN MISS VIRGINIA BEVERAGE MISS RUTH MILLER 'right MR. D. A. JACKSON MR. T. R. CRAIG MISS MARGARETTA COFFMAN Tw enty-Sev en TH E TAJ-1939 Girlz' Eli-IH OFFICERS UNITY MONGER .,.,......,..,..... .......,....,.....,.... .,.............., P 1 eszdent NORMA DALE LEHEW ...,..... ..,..... V ice-Pveszdent AUDREY LEAKE ......,......Y., .,,.....,.... S ecretary MARY MORGAN DEVIER ....... ......... T 'reasu'rer Mas. DINGLEDINE 1 MISS STRIBLING .... ....,,.,.,......,.,, .,..... . 1 nomsors MISS BL'0SSER ROLL Anderson, Doris Ashby, Alice Virginia Brock, Margaret Chappelear, Georgina Cline, Doris Cline, Ferby Nell Crown, Caroline Early, Phyllis FitzSimn10ns, Mary Lew Fletcher, Peggy Getz, Wanda Hyde, Margaret Johnston, Althea Kaylor, Elaine McCoy, Norma McGrath, Betty Ann Miller, Dorothy Monger, Anita Muterspaugh, Nesbith Ney, Frances Rhodes, Wanda Lee Roller, Jannese Shank, Margery Spitzer, Jean Stevens, Martha Strickenberg, Jane Texiere, Lorraine Wampler, Dorothy Ma 8 Whetzel, Margaret Yates Purpose: To create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community Lowenbach, Nancy high standards of Christian character. The Girls' Hi-Y has sponsored numerous activities throughout the school year The members feel this year marks a decided growth of the club toward the princ p es and ideals for which they stand-Clean living, clean speech, clean athletics lean scholarship, and contagious Christian character. Twenty-Eight THE TAJ-1939 'ilteiainreka Glluh LYDIA LANE WILL ........... BEULAH CLATTERBUCK ....... EDWARD WOLFE .,.......,.....,,.. GERALDINE- BOWMAN .....,., LUCILLE LINEWEAVER ........ BEVERLY WOLFE ......................,.., FRANCES NASH ,.............,.....,.......... OFFICERS Miss BOLEN and MISS DEAVOR .,........,..........,,.. Bowers, Charlotte Bowers, Beverly Dean, Mary Catherine Frazier, Helen Friddle, Genevieve Grandle, Edward Green, John Harris, Harriet Homan, Robert Hyde, Margaret Leake, Audrey ROLL Yager, Allene President . . . . . . Vice-Presidertt S ecretar-y Treasurer ........Serge0mt-at-Arms .. . . . . . .Sergeant-at-Arms . . . . , . .Parliavnentarian . . . . . .Sponsors Martin, Gilda McCoy, Norma Nash, Irvin Neff, Frances Showalter, Vada Stearn, Anna Marie Steele, Dorris Stickley, Mervin Surface, Foster Webster, Gladys Wolfrey, Kathleen The purpose of the Keistoreka Club is to promote interest in commercial work and furnish a means to develop professionally. In doing this we have had speakers from various offices to talk to us and help us become well informed on various types of office work. The motto of this club is: For when the one great scorer comes He writes not that you won or lost, To write against your name, But how you played the game. Twenty-Nine THE TAJ--1939 Rrmnatir Glluh OFFICERS FRANCES NEY ..,...,.,...,. .......... .......,..... ...........A. P r e swlent CARROLL HASLER .......... .,............. V ice Preszdent JEAN SLAVEN ...,......... ...............,....... e c etary BLAIR ROUSE ........A ..........,... ......... D i rector and Sponsor ROLL Beal, Elaine Betts, Fred Blackburn, Beverly Bobbitt, Elizabeth Chappelear, Georgina Dean, Jean Marie Devier, Mary Morgan Dewey, Wayne Earman, Fay Earman, Marguerite Funkhouser, Joyce Figgatt, Doris Gaines, Wanda Gambill, Joe Grandle, James Sullivan, Louise Harris, Harriet Hyde, Margaret Kaylor, Elaine LeHew, Norma Dale McCoy, Norma Melhorn, Robert Menefee, Wade Monger, Unity N eff, Frances Nusbaum, Monroe Robertson, Abbott Shope, Raymond Simmons, Billy Stevens, Martha Strickenberg, Jane The Pretenders is a new club just formed this year. V Its membership 1S open to those interested in anything pertaining to dramatics. The club has workeil on several one-act plays and has presented one of these in an assembly program Th'i-rty THE TAJ-1939 Bnga' llli-13 Glluh OFFICERS JOE LOGAN ..,...... ............,........... ,.............. P 'r esident IRVIN NASH ....,..... .,....... V ice-President ORLIN KERSH ....,..,....... .....,..... S ecfretaxray CHARLES BROCK ..,...,.O .,..... T reasurer MR. JACKSON 1 MR. WARREN 5 .,....... ........O S ponsors MR. STANLEY 1 ROLL Blackburn, Beverly Huffman, Garland Brock, Tommy McCauley, Hershey Coffman, Franklin Miller, John Crist, Ed Parkins, Charles Crown, James Price, Merman Gambill, Joe Reilly, Vincent Hasler, Carroll Robertson, Abbott R Hering, Edwin Wolfe, Beverly Purpose: To create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. After completing its ninth year the Boys' Hi-Y is proud of its various contri- butions. The highlight of the year is always marked by a dance and an annual picnic. C Thirty-One THE TAJ-1939 0Bmega Erin: Pm pose: To create greater interest in Latin in the High School. JEAN LEHEW 2 ttt.., DORIS CLINE S NIARGARET BROCK .......t, RALPH CLINE ....,......,......... FRED BETTS .....,...,....,....,............ Miss JEAN B. STRIBLING ........,. Andes, Nancy Lee Bradley, Curtis Bradshaw, Mary Ann Brown, Betty Canter, Mac Cline, Ferby Nell Coffman, Franklin Conrad, Barbara Devier, Charles OFFICERS ROLL i 1 ..COTl.S?llS ...,......C'enso1' Earman, Fay Fletcher, Betty Lee Garnett, Betty Anne Lowery, Gertrude Myers, Martha Shaver, Dorothy Texiere, Lorraine Turner, Margaret Woolf, Billy Motto: Optima Deligamus-Let us choose the best. Quaestofr .Dictator ..,....Spio'nsor Du11ng the past year the Latin Club'performed various activities. Its goal is to incl ease interest and activity in the Latin Department. Seventeen new members were added to the club this year and it has held meetings twice a month. It has pre- sented a play, A Day Without Latin, for the Junior High School students. The club is organized according to the Roman State. Thzrt y Two l THE TAJ-1939 Svrirnre Glluh OFFICERS CARROLL HASLER .......... ...,.............,.... ..........,..... P r esident ROBERT LONG ...,.......A ....,.. V 'ice-President ELAINE BEALE ....... .,......,.,.. S 9C7'6tG,'T'2j MISS BLOSSER ....... .... ,.........,..... .... ,........ S p 0 n sor ROLL Ashby, Alice Virginia Bobbitt, Elizabeth Brock, Margaret Brock, Tommy Carter, Sam Coffman, Littell Devier, Mary Morgan Flemming, Richard Getz, Wanda Hammer, Rogar Harpine, Rex Huffman, Garland Kaylor, Elaine Kaylor, Jane Kersh, Orlin LeHew, Norma Dale Mahool, Jack Menefee, Wade Miller, John Miller, Lloyd Monger, Unity Nash, Bill Ney, Frances Painter, Ed Pickett, Kathleen Riley, Evelyn Simmons, Billy Texiere, Lorraine Purpose: The purpose of the Science Club is to maintain, extend and to keep alive the furthering of Science in our school. The club meets twice a month to sponsor these activities and has had many interesting speakers throughout the year. The Work each year is climaxed by the annual picnic. Thirty-Three T H E T A J - 1 9 3 9 l l Jlnmnr Elph Glrnaa Qlnunrxl OFFICERS FRANCES NASH .,.,...... .....................,.. ....................... P 'r Zsident RAYMOND J EFFRIES ..,.... .................... V ice-Pr sfident NORRIS LEE .............,.. .......,......... R ecorrling Secretary FRANCES HIDEN ........ ....,.... C orresponding Secretary MAC CANTER .......... ...,,.R..,.....,................ T reaswrer MISS BLOSSER ..,..... ,.,............,.,.. ........ S 5 oonsor ROLL L Aldhizer, Jean Miller, Jean Betts, Fred N eff, Frances Burkholder, Lois Carrol, Dan Crider, Leona Dove, Gene Fletcher, Betty Lee Hardy, Wheeler Kersh, Orlin Lewis, Harriet Olcott, Robert Orebaugh, Doris Payne, Joy Price, Graham Riley, Evelyn Showalter, Harold Tucker, Rudolph Turner, Margaret The Red Cross did many helpful things throughout the year. Favors, baskets and entertainments were given to hospitals and schools. Their work is inde couraged and appreciated. Motto: We believe in service for others, in health of mind and body to better for service, and in world friendship. ed en- fit us Thirty-Four THE TAJ-1939 Zllnnthall Gram CLAUDE WARREN ......, ,.,,...,................... .............Q.....,,...... A...... ................ C o cw h CHARLES ELLIS ,......,.... ....,...,............,.. M anager MARSHALL CRAWFORD ......,,, ,.,...,... ...,...... A s sistcmt M cmczger Bader, John Miller, Lloyd Blackburn, Beverly O'Donnell, Bill Branum, Billy O'Donnell, Robert Brock, Charles Parkins, Charles Coffman, Franklin Price, Merman Cline, Ralph Price, Harry Crist, Ed Rea, Billy Deter, Paul Reilly, Jack Fravel, Jack Robertson, Abbott Hisey, Elwood Watts, Carleton Homan, Bobby Will, Gilmour Humphrey, Charles Wolfe, Edward With the best team in seven years Coach Warren led the Blue Streaks to share district honors with Clifton Forge High School. The Blue Streaks this year posted and recorded five victories, two ties and two losses. The highlights of the season were the 13-0 defeat over Lee High of Staunton and the 6-6 tie with Fredericksburg High-State Class B champions. Thirty-Five l THE TAJ--1939 ' l Girlz' Eaakrthall Gram CLAUDE WARREN ........ PAUL DETER ...,...... LINEUP N ALTHEA JOHNSTON A MARTHA ANN H1DEN LYDIA LANE WILL l i PHYLIIIS EARLY Nl GERALDINE BOWMAN ps ......L ..,,.... G JEAN SPITZER j GENEVIEVE FRIDDLE I MARGARET HYDE FRANCES NASH ANNA MARIE STERN DORRIS STEELE ALLENE YAGER Al IF .........Ma1 ..,...FOTZ .........Res ...,......Goach mger vards uwrds erv es The Girls' Basketball Team maintained its reputation this year by winning the District Championship and tying Fredericksburg for State honors. Nine ou of twelve games were victories and the girls left with their opponents a spirit. of friendliness and sportsmanship. Four of the six regulars will again play for H. H. S. in '39-'40, While four of the six reserves will return to battle. l Thirt-y-Sim THE TAJ-1939 Bugs' Eaakvihall Glvam CLAUDE WARREN .........,.........,.....,....,.... ......,. ..................,.....,........,...... .......,. C o a, ch PAUL DETER ..........., ...,...,.. .,........ ........ M a, 11 agar PLAYERS Branum, Bill O'Donnell, Bill Brock, Charles Parkins, Charles Coffman, Franklin Rea, Billy Humphrey, Charles Reilly, Jack Kersh, Orlin Will, Gilmour Wolfe, Edward The Blue Streaks completed a very successful season, winning twelve out of sixteen games but were not fortunate enough to capture district honors. This season's schedule was one of the hardest ever faced by the Blue Streaks. The Martinsburg team was credited with two defeats over the Blue Streaks, while Staunton and Lexington each triumphed -once. Thirty-Seven THE TAJ-1939 Svpvrtainr Staff Editor-in-Chie f JOHN MILLER Assistant Editors JANE STRICKENBERG CAROLINE CROWN Reporters BILLY NUSBAUM BETTY ANN GONRAD JEAN SLAVEN JULIA NELL BLOSSER Sponsor Typist BLAIR ROUSE ALLENE YAGER Purpose: The Speotator's purpose is to tell the citizens of the city of Ha rison- burg about the activities and students of the high school and to create a greater interest in school life throughout the city. The Spectator appears weekly in the Daily News Record. An additional column has been addefi this year by Vincent Reilly, entitled The Inquiring Reporter. Thirty-Eight Antngraphn Aningraphz THE TAJ-1939 j Qnkva Coquettish Girl: I'm glad I donit have any sisters. Sarcastic Boy: I'll bet your sisters would be glad too. Talkative boy, reading about mummies: I feel just like a mummy. Girl: Oh, no you don't, mummies haven't talked for 3000 years. Some of us work for M.A., some of us Work for M.D.g but most of us Work for the M.R.S. degree. ' What is this world coming to when people pay nickels to hear A Penny serenader? Years have passed and to our shame, The joke department just ain't the same: The jokes related in manner bold, To our regret have all been told. -JoHN GREEN. There was never a cement Walk Subject of so much talk As the one that goes 'round Our whole school ground Although we just dream of the walk. -BEVERLY BLACKBURN. Boy to girl: I'd swim oceans for you, I'd climb mountains for you, I'll see you to- morrow night if it doesn't rain. The trees surrounding our school Are thought of, as a rule As a joke by most But some can boast Of them on April fool. -BEVERLY BLACKBURN. Forty-One THE TAJ-1939 Teacher, will you excuse John Crigler from school today ? Teacher: Who is this, may I ask? Deep voice: My father. Doris Steele: My ambition is to be an old maid and run a boarding house for bache lors. ' Caroline: Buddy, did you see the pretty comb Foster brought me? Foster: I bought it because it reminded me of you. Buddy: Yea, cheap-. Caroline: O'Donnell, your hair is growing out. Robert O'Donnell: What do you Want it to do, grow in? She used to was She ain't no more The reason are She am a bore. Billy: Mrs. Stanley, do we have to write all that out? Mrs. Stanley: Why, yes, what are you saving yourself for? Songs Hits of the Year- ' KC I Get Along Without You Very Well -Homework. Deep Purple -Monday morning. Penny Serenade -Club dues. ' You Appeal To Me -Diploma. I Can Dream Can't I --Study hall. Get Out of Town -Week-end. Y-ou're the Only Star In My Blue Heaven '-Fridays. Hold Tight -Final exams. Pm Afraid the Masquerade is Over -Last report card. Bring Back My Bonnie to Me -History Books. Gi Ci If IK U U Tom C observing Bill rubbing very hardl : What's the matter? Bill Qpainfullyb : I'm troubled with athlete's foot. Tom: Well, you don't get it Where you're rubbing. Bill: Oh yes, I did. Coach just kicked me off the team. Forty-Two THE TAJ-1939 SONG OF THE BARNYARD- JACK MAHOOL MASSANUTTEN HATCHERY, INC. We are the chickens, Cute as the dickensg We beg you to hear our plea- Why are we killed so? Virginia Certified Baby Chicks Why are We cooked SO? Phone 622 . Harrisonburg, Virginia Why are we eaten with glee? We lay when we're able, But to the table J, E. PLECK1-jR'S Our eggs are taken away. When they are beaten, FLORISTS When they are eaten, Their shells are left to decay. Why do you employ us- Just to destroy us? BEAUTIFUL No! Then please let us go free. We love and need you SHOES AND HOSIERY But we just feed you. We have these troubles, you see. WILLIAMS AND Wll-KINS, INC- I like exams, Ifhmk thefre fum THREE RING GROCERY I never cram, And I won't Hunk a one. F Pm the teacher. resh Meats and Vegetables -Selected. Phone H28 I308 S. Main St. Althea Johnston and Anna Mary Wilkins discussing one of Althea's boy friends: Anna Mary: Are those beautiful blue eyes what you like about him? Althea: No, not those-I like his green backs. Jane Strickenberg and Abbott Robertsonlon a date: Abbott: What's that gurgling sound you're making? Jane: I'm just trying to swallow that line you're feeding me. Coach Warren fin basketball trainingl : And remember, no sweets between meals. Anna Marie Stearn: ,Well, I guess Ed will have to come at meal. time now. Forty-Three I l USWEETEST PLACE IN TOWN A WHERE Sundaes Are Tops -- Sodas Are Luscious AND Sandwiches Are Different Hershey's Soda Shop I Meet Your Friends At TH E NEW FRlDDl.E'S SODA SHOP Latest Music-Best Sanclwiches-Triple Ice Cream Cones l NOW AIR CONDITIONED l Repair Service While You Wait 7 o Loker s Repair Shop fWe Deliver To You Free, I. T. LOKER, Prop. PHONE 86-R 45 EAST MARKET STREIET B l.ATT'S CLEANING AND DYEING FURRIERS CALL 55 47 EAST MARKET STREET Loewner Granite 8: Marble Co. Ind: 7 Manufacturers and Importers GRANITE AND MARBLE MONUMENTS OFFICE AND SALESROOIVI, I74 N. MAIN STREET I-IARRISONBURG, VA. ' 9 Devler s Jewelry Store The Old Reliable Since l90O WATCHES - JEWELRY - DIAMONDS - SILVER GRADUATIONS-ENGAGEMENTS-WEDDINGS--ANNIVERSARIES DEVIER'S JEWELRY STORE 22 SOUTH MAIN ST. .M - , .N . :QQ Q L 5? -A S: 4---5-9-.W--.. ....A-.-..4..l-..-..-..-...-...- A . . . -' cl. .,fi?5?ii'FTrI grtrrjqll-E li ' ' 'lgaigrifri I Ii A .. . ..N,wsWm ,,,.,,., I , .,,.,.,,,,,- I .- 'UU' .r..'l'.x!gsi5i5.tlF3'X9A .' I '. gl 47'i. . '3 i-i-lmllilli5'l55'm5f1L'is 1 'li4 ii? w sif lifiilil' 5 iii ,., 5'-::4...iL,.. Sggfglfj' 5 fr .. ' Qt, '- A.. '-A --ff,'X' L :-'1.. ., , , , ,, . . c . . - - ,, PLANT 5' ' -. T' 5 L! in 'X ,P-fM,,,.,- -. T' - ....A,.tg.sgQnJ A. .g5:r:j,'5f1E,E-n. .r'lgs5r. 5 . A .A -. A ,fLf':.e-fzgnagn, A ..p - ifsefli-N1-A ij 3 li li : , . ffiaisis--,---eff '1' f ---- . - -. .mfr frm .m,n,,lM .. L.. 'lf'1 '3 Stiff 5w5i'5f .l' FiLi-' is f-fliii 5.9 lQfr.?Q X -.,f t -x 'tl K 5 - H 1 -i--5, -'M---9 . ,- - 4. -. jim, Q- v -. I M - Q j ir: learn:-KL, -.ig-gLx f.1iH iill .- ffl! We Pay Highest Cash Prices For EGGS 8: POULTRY Eggs Graded under Federal and State Supervision. The largest and oldest Produce l-louse in The Shenandoah Valley. Fattening and Dressing Poultry a Specialty TELEPHONES 302 and 303 City Produce Exchange, lnc. HARRISONBURG, VA. BRANCI-IES: Staunton, Elkton, Weyers Cave, Mt. Solon, New Hope. THANKS! We appreciate the patronage given this store during the past two years and solicit your further business on Watches, Diamonds, and Jewelry. Our repair service can't he heat. b Hefner's Jewelry Store BRIDGEWATER. COLLEGE Effective Teaching Adequate Equipment Stimulating Social Life High Academic Standards Recognition of Spiritual Values These make an effective college. Bridgewater has a worthy record in all these essentials. The Sixteenth Session Opens on September I5 Catalog and views upon request BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE ---- BRIDGEWATER, VIRGINIA DONOVAN AND SULLIVAN WHOLESALE MEATS PHONE 58 I SNELL CASH COAL co., lNC.i Investigate TI-IE ANCHOR STOKERS Your Shoes Shinecl at HARRY LEE'S National Bank Building Ladies Invitecl WILLIAMSON DRUG I PARK VIEW -GREENERY I The House of Flowers Cut Flowers, Plants and Floral Designs FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Try Our Corsages Phone 823-L I-Iarrisonburg, Virgin THE VIRGlNIAN'S MUSIC C 0 M P A N Y I-I. B. LAYIVIAN, Manager ' BERRY LUIVIBER 8: SUPPLY CO. FLORIDA FRUIT MARKET PAINTiWALLPAPER FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES HARDWARE IN AND OUT OF SEASON Phone 27l-279 Phone l I44 54 East IVIarke Visit W. T. GRANT 84 North Main Street BLUE RIDGE SERVICE STATION TEXACO GAS, OILS AND GREASES Phone 5444-1 500 North Main Street .I. E. GOOD 8: SONS FRANCIS, THE BARBER ROOFING and SHEET METAL Three Barbers-No Long Waits HOT We Need Your I-Ieacl to Run Our Business Phone 96 Shoe Shines Market S MILES MUSIC COMPANY 35 COURT SQUARE HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA DENTON'S Are Showing a Full Line of Summer Furniture and Floor Covering TROY LAUNDRY Let Our Phone Line Be Your Clothes Line Phone 92 Harrisonburg, Virginia FOR GOOD FOOD FOR THE BEST DRINKS JULIUS' RESTAURANT The Finest Place in Town NORRIS L. BRADFORD F RIGIDAIRE R. C. A. VICTOR RECORDS TOM YANCEY INSURANCE SERVICE First National Bank Building HARRISONBURG, VA. Information Without Obligation E. S. ASHBY Treasurer Graduate Into . . . LOVETT 8: GARBER SHOES They're Beautiful Pmcxnrr STATIONERY W-.11 WI'-SUN? C0- fhlarrlsonburg Service Storej 80 EAST MARKET STREET All Kinds of Groceries, Fresh Meats I I . n and Vegetables Harrisonburg, Vlrglnia Phone 285 Phone 1080-1081 '03 E. Market J. E. SUMMERS, Insurance We Pay Cash For Our Expired POLICIES UP' TO 40? ORIGINAL COST Phone 683 Harrisonburg, Virginia The Latest Styles For Young Men CHARLES L. FAUL'S CLOTHING CO. INC I3 N. COURT SQUARE I-IARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA GASOLINSIINCOIIIEASGREASE I'Iarrisonburg's Oldest Tire ancl , Battery Store .IIIYI PHONE 674-I fCars Called for and Delivereqll 20 N. Liberty st. 530 N. Main st. Phone '050 J- W- I-lfleweavef B NEY 81 SONS .I. C. PENNEY COMPANY Where Young People Feel at Home 62 S. THE RYAN NEWS Main St. Phone Phone ARCADE SODA FOUNTAIN C. R. CODY, Owner FRANK CLINE INC. Plumbing and Heating I02 EAST MARKET STREET PHONE 4l 8-W 669 7I South Main St. Zncl Floor Houck Building MABLE'S BEAUTY SHOP I-IARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA Open Evenings Mrs. Roy Grimes, Owner Department Store READY-TO-WEAR, SHOES. MILLINERY, DRY GOODS CENTRAL COAL CO. LEADING BRANDS OF COAL Ours is a black business, but we treat you white FARM IMPLEMENTS WHITESEL-SINTON CO. 65 We Call BUDDY HAYDEN TI-IE BETTER CLEANER st Elizabeth St. Phone 696 HARRISONBURG BUILDING 8: SUPPLY CO. S. H. PARKINS J. M. WEAVER ALL KINDS or INSURANCE WE SPECIALIZE IN STUDENTS' LIFE .I ACCIDENTTIINSURANCE' THE DEAN STUDIO 44 SOUTH MAIN STREET Photographs For Every Need LUPTON L. KAYLOR, Owner SCHEWEIJS will not he undersold Shenandoah ValIey's Most Popular Furniture Store Patronize The Harrisonburg Theatres VIRGINIA 1 STATE 1 STRAND Rhodes and Robinson CLEANERS I'Iarrisonburg's Most Up-to-Date Cleaners . I56 NORTH LIBERTY STREET PHONE 635 , We Call For and Deliver More Miles For Your Money with A T L A N T I C White Flash-IVIotor Dil-Lubrication CLARENCE LEI-IEW For ATLANTIC DEALERS HUGHES' PHARMACY A Prescription Drug Store 7 NATIONAL BANK BUILDING J. D. STICKLEY 8: SON, INC. Farm Equipment - Motor Trucks McCormick Deering - International FULL LINE Farm Equipment-Motor Trucks C. W. MOTOR LINES, INC. PURCELL PLUMBING 8: HEATING Modern Plumbing ancl Supplies Iron Fireman --Modern Heating AIR CONDITIONING G A S The Ideal Fuel For Cooking, Water Heating, Refrigeration CONSUMERS' UTILITIES CO. DUNLOP TIRE 8: RUBBER Company E. Z. PAYMENTS - TRADE YOUR OLD TIRES US Phone 288 270 S. Main St. SHOMO 8: LINEWEAVER INSURANCE AGENCY PHONE 404 Rockingham National Bank Buil ding I VALLEY MUSIC STORE, INC. - QUALITY EVERYTHI NG PIANOS MUSICAL 253 N. Main Street Harrisonlaurg, Virginia l CARVER PRODUCE CO., INIC. Dealers In BUTTER, EGGS. IZO E. Elizabeth Phone 306 and POULTRY Complete Line of Building Materials DAILY NEWS-RECORD R. S. IVIONGER 8: SONS . S II ' The Central ValIey's Leading COAL ANI? Z-JUMBER Harrisonburg, Virginia Phone P72 Newspaper Service the First Consideration NEW COLISEUM THE AMUSEIVIENT PLACE OF THE VALLEY For Your Healtlfs Sake Learn To Roller Skate JUST SOUTH OF HARRISONBURG ON ROUTE II Lee Baking Company HBAKERS OF SOUTHERN BREAD AND CAKES Pauline's Beauty Shoppe SPECIALIZES IN ALL BEAUTY WORK BEAUTY COLLEGE Summer Class Starts June 5 Z46 S. MAIN STREET PHONE 777 joseph Ney Sz Sons, Company Since IS74 In Harrisonburg, Virginia QUALITY WEARING APPAREL FOR MEN-WOMEN-CHILDREN FRED'S GROCERY 524 NORTH MAIN STREET GROCERIES, FRESH MEATS AND VEGETABLES YOU RING, WE BRING-PHONE l8I Lindsey Funeral Home 47 SOUTH MAIN STREET HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA The Jo CO Deane Silimudlfle OWNED AND OPERATED BY Jelhunl DO Gitehell PHOTOGRAPHER FOR THE TAJ 1939 'Re 18 North Main Street PHONE278-J , L 7 7' gi T inf ' Wil li ' e Speczdlzke In College and School Publications ...5.:,Lb4I:il?.q!,:g... larmom' S lno. CHARLOTTESVILLE VIRGINIA f J I I H I EAT MORE I IMPERIAL ICE CREAM I FOR HEALTH MILK FOR HEALTH Every child should drink at Ieast one quart daily Be sure it is Shenandoalfs Pride Valley of Virginia Producers Association Hamilton S. Hering, Inc. Sales g Serv,-ge PHONE 234 57 SOUTH MASON ST. SAVE AFTER SEVEN Long Distance Rates Are Reduced After 7 P. IVI. and AI..I.. DAY SUNDAY Harrisonburg Mutual Telephone Co. N -'Q 5: m f if 3 Pa 1 5 Q s. if 9 il E ,X 1 ii 1 Ya E B gl fu 3 X 5 91 E S E Y sf 'iq ri 3. Q 5. 3 5 P ., I e . N W . QV H J 'fl Q . . 1 A ' 'I f -, T ily. ' ' fy ' w - 'N lf F . U V ' if Jl xx 1 K X, ie A . lt A: 'J Tw ' .f 4 .K V ' ,A 2 'Q