Honaker High School - Torch Yearbook (Honaker, VA)

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Honaker High S Class History As we recall the events of the past four years, we see in our mind’s eye a great drama being- enacted on the stage of time. The characters, in their different roles, are those of the Class of 1950. Although one hundred and six make their appearance in Act I only fifty-seven are seen in Act IV. The reasons for a smaller number in the climax of the drama are many. Below is given a brief outline of the drama, concerning the students who successfully played their parts until the final curtain was drawn. ACT I Place: Honaker High School Time: September 19-i6-May 1947 Characters: One hundred six Freshmen Sponsor: Miss Mary Evelyn Johnson Class Officers: President, Leon Owens Sec.-Treas., Geneva Dye There was little action in Act I except for finding ones way about the place. However, there were signs of mental confusion and disturbances because the environment was new and very differ- ent. There was little difference, however, in the academic courses, hut by the end of the year, when we were making our schedule for the coming year, we were forced to think of math, biology, history, foreign languages and other holy terrors. ACT II Place: Honaker High School Time: September 1947-May 1948 Characters : Eighty-four Sophomores Sponsor: Mrs. Carmie Davis Class Officers: President, Leon Owens Sec. Treas., Patty Parris At the beginning of the second act less confusion was manifested and the characters were more confident of the role which they had chosen to play. The parts required more effort and per- severance. each day. To our sorrow many were unable to adjust themselves to these drastic changes and we saw enacted in our very presence the law of “The Survival of the Fittest”. At the final curtain call of 1948, there were only 62 players left. ACT III Place: Honaker High School Time: September 1948-May 1949 Characters: Sixty-two Juniors Sponsor: Mrs. Audie Miller Class Officers : President, Howard Fletcher Sec.-Treas., Peggj Jackson In this act the notable American History came into the foreground and resentment for it appeared in the faces of the players. Class rings came on the scene ; a party for the Seniors of ’49 aroused much interest, and commencement for the class of ’49 thrilled the players of Act III. Ho v ever, not all was joy and happiness for the third act was one which depicted sorrow and gloom because in November 1948, Mr. Harvey Robinson, one of the best loved teachers in Honaker High School stepped gently out of the scene to join the innumerable caravan that moves to that mvstcrious realm. (Continued on next page) - 13 —

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Class ]SIotto Honor thi father and th t mother that th) days may be long upon the earth. Class Flower Carnation Seniors Mildred VanDyke “Choke” Motto: It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts. Ambition: Laboratory technician Activities: H me Ec. club 3 yrs.. Business Manager of Torch. Treas. 1 yr. of Junior class. Miss Junior. School Representative in Banker’s Public Speaking Contest in County. Kyle Wells “Tommy” Mo t ' ' I’ here there is a will there is a way. Ambition: To be a success in life. Activities: Key club 1 vr.. Vice Pres, of Key Club 1 yr. Geneva Whited “Neva” Motto: Look for a silver lining. Ambition: To stay happy and drift along with the tide. Activities: Glee Club 3 yrs.. Sec. of Glee 1 yr.. Music club 1 yr.. Vice Pres. 1 yr.. Home Ec. 1 yr.. Sec. of Senior class. Cheerleader, Basketball 1 yr. Winner of Russell County Public Speaking Medal: Best actress in Senior plays and Best actress in Russell County Play Contest. Lloyd White “Bud” Motto: Keep trying and you’ll succeed. Ambition: Telegraph operator Activities: Beta 1 yr. Pres, of Senior class. Mary Rose Wilson “Muzzy” Motto: Success comes through love. Ambition: Office worker Activities: Basketball 1 yr., Music 1 yr.. Home Ec. dub 3 yrs.. Sec. of Home Ec. 1 yr.. Pres, of Home Ec. 1 yr. Harry Wilson “Fuzzy” Motto: Take life as it comes slow and easy. Ambition: Play professional baseball. Activities: Basketball 4 yrs., baseball 4 yrs., football 1 yr., F.F.A. 3 yrs.. Sec. of F.F.A. 1 vr.. Usher 1 yr.. Vice Pres, of Senior Class, Circulation Manager of Torch. Joan Wyatt “Bunny Foot” Motto: If brains were wealth I would be a pauper. Ambition: Surgical Dr. Activities: Home Ec.. Hi-Y 2 yrs.. Vice Pres. 1 yr. — 12

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r 950 T orch Class History (Continued from preceding page) ACT IV Place Honaker Higli School Time: September i9-i9-May 1950 Characters: Fifty-seven Seniors Sponsor: Miss Mary Sue Fuller Class Officers: President, Llovd White Secretary, Geneva Whited Treasurer, Howard Fletcher Aid four opened in September 19 19 with fifty-seven players each hopeful and happy to have a view of the summit then in the not too distant future. In spite of gleeful occasions such as The Harvest Festival, Selection of Commencement announcements and cards, Class banquet and party, publication of the Torch, Class Play presentation and many other activities, there was much arduous studying ' to he done. Some of the characters enjoved that too and were always happy but others became unhajipy at the thought of class preparation even though they recognized its impor- tance in the completion of the drama. “Move on, Father Time, Our Plaif is finished.” “The Cl. ss of ’50” — 14 - -