J J Kelly High School - Arrowhead Yearbook (Wise, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1954 volume:

' ' ■ . i ■ . WiSE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY WISE, VIRGINIA The 1954 Arrowhead Published by The Senior Class of J. J. Kelly High School WISE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY WISE, VIRGINIA ' Jsy Dedication We, the Arrowhead Staff, proudly dedicate this 1954 edition of the Arrowhead to our sponsor, Mrs. Geraldine P. Dickenson, whose patience, understanding, and companionship we shall al- ways remember; and to Mr. Verlin Gilliam whose guidance and interest in school activities have proved invaluable to all of us. MRS. GERALDINE P. DICKENSON MR. VERLIN GILLIAM foreword This book is an attempt to portray the progress made by the high school in Wise from past years to the present . . . and we herewith attempt also to record in word and in picture, life and activities of the school as it has transpired during the session 1953—54. Now, we, the seniors of J. J. Kelly High School, present this book to you. Wise Elementary School Our Schools J. J. Kelly High School was known as Wise High School until 1953, and was Gladeville College before it became Wise High School about 1910. The year 1892—93 marked the first session of Gladeville College which was sup- ported by means of tuition paid by students. The college was a two-story wooden structure. The lower floor w as used for class rooms and the upper floor was a lodge hall. In 1908—09 our present Wise Elementary School was con- structed. It consisted of eleven rooms and an auditorium. In succeeding years the right and left wings were added to the building. . J. J. JCelly High School CMove forward The first school session in J. J. Kelly High School began August 25, 1953. There are 29 classrooms including a Home Economics suite, and a Business Education suite. The auditorium has a seating capacity of 720 with an elaborate lighting system and a concert piano which cost $4,500. On the first floor under the auditorium is the cafeteria in which 190 can eat at one sitting. The gymnasium with a seating capacity of 1,000 for basketball games, is used for physical education six periods each day. In the year 1899, our school had a faculty of two elementary teachers, one high school teacher with two assistants who were also students, and a music teacher. In the year 1952—53, our last year in the old building, we had a faculty of eight- een. This year, 1953—54, there are twenty-seven members on the faculty. Our school was Gladeville College from 1893 to 1904. Presidents and princi- pals have been: 1893—1903 - C. Y. Chapman, President 1903— 1904 . R. M. Addington, President 1904— 1906 - R. J. Davis, President 1906— 1907 John Ashworth 1907— 1908 Hugh Hawthorn 1908— 1910 M. Charles Elam 1910- 1911 - R. C. Young 1911- 1915 - J. I. Burton 1915— 1917 H. Blankenship 1917- 1918 - J. P. Ingle 1918- 1920 H. C. Williams 1920— 1925 E.B. Broadwater 1925-1930 - C. J. M. Kyle 1930— - L.F. Addington The course of Nature is the art of God, Edward Young Photo by L. F. Addington DR. J. J. KELLY, JR. Superintendent of Wise County Schools Dr. Kelly was among the seven graduates of Gladeville College in 1907, which later became Wise High School. On January 1, 1917, he became Superintendent of Wise County Schools. Be- cause of his outstanding service in the field of education, the Wise County School Board named our new high school building the J. J. Kelly High School. WISE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Mr. J. R. Renshaw, Mr. J. E. Hilton, Dr. F. E. Handy, Dr. J. J. Kelly, Jr., Mr. J. C. Lipps, and Mr. E. D. Ireson Principal Mr. L. F. Addington MISS VERNA MAE BARR MR. MARVIN GILLIAM Librarian English MISS MARGARET DYER Home Economics I MR. IRVING BARTLEY History Social Studies MRS. JOHN STOUT MR. WYTHE ROBINSON Home Economics III Mathematics General Business MRS. BETTY GILLIAM English MR. K. W. MEADE Biology Science Chemistry MISS JOSEPHINE WOLFE Algebra Drama English MR. JOHN STOUT Choral Band MRS. DORIS VICARS Science MISS MADELINE BELLAMY MR. A. E. STANLEY English Mathematics Latin Algebra Art MRS. MAVIS BRANTLEY Commercial Secretary MR. THOMAS COUNTISS Mathematics MISS LUCILLE CARTER English 9 Civics 8 MR. THOMAS ASBURY Driver’s Education Social Studies MR. W. G. BAYS Physical Education MR. PAUL CARICO Science Civics MRS. RUTH KAYLOR English Sc ience Civics In the year 1905, while the school was yet Gladeville College, we had our first graduating class which consisted of two graduates; these were H. I. Home and Miss Ruth Flanary. At this time the school offered the following subjects: Latin, Greek, higher mathe- matics, geology, chemistry, philosophy, astronomy, and political economy. In the year 1952-53 the graduating class consisted of sixty-four ' students; and the school curriculum was composed of 32 subjects. This year, 1953-54, we have twenty-seven teachers with thirty-five subjects being taught. From contemplation one may become wise, but Photo by L. F. Addington knowledge comes only from study. A. Edward Newton Senior Officers ROY ROBERTS Vice President NANCY ELAM • - - Secretary Treasurer VICTOR HAMILTON President I BILLIE JEAN ADAMS Seniors JUANITA BARTON LINDA ADDINGTON FAYE BAKER EMMA FAYE BARNETTE k k THOMAS ADAMS CHARLES ADKINS LEE ROY ADAMS JACQUELINE BATES SHIRLEY BEVERLY NORMA JEAN BOLLING 1954 JERRY BRICKEY RAMONA CARTER JACK COLLIER VELTA COLLINS EUDENE COUCH SUE DAVIS DONALD CULBERTSON JOE FRANK EDWARDS Seniors NANCY ELAM ANNA LEE FIELDS LEOTA FRYMYER BARBARA GARDNER JOYCE GARDNER CHARLES HOLLYFIELD KELLY HUBBARD ROBERT HUBBARD 1 . CURTIS JONES WANDALENE HURD ELMER JOHNSON ROGER LANEY CARTER LOWE Seniors SHELBY MARTIN NELL MINNIX JERRY MINIARD DELORES PARSONS RUTH PRATER RONALD STURGILL MOLLY THACKER DORIS STRUGILL BOBBY TILLER EUGENE STURGILL Seniors EVELYN TOWNSLEY HELEN WAMPLER TATE WAMPLER IRENE WELLS SHIRLEY WELLS PHYLLIS WHITNEY NOT PICTURED JOSEPH POWERS DONALD ROBERTS MARGARET STALLARD CAROL SUE WILLIAMS CAROLYN WILLIAMS Summer School Qraduates JEWELL BEVERLY NORRIS FRAZIER EVELYN FRANKLIN Gotta a nickel? Freddie does too! Tate likes music Pals, Sisters Sitting Pretty Sailing Looking Pretty Loafing -°WIS€ COUNTY Lazy bones Daydreaming PUBLIC LIBRARY WISE. VIRGINIA Junior Officers President Secretary Treasurer CARL SNODGRASS BETTY SUE WELLS . . . JEAN BATES . . BETTY SUE ABSHER Juniors LORENE ADDINGTON FRANKLIN ADDISON JEAN BATES MARY BELCHER ALMA BELLAMY LATRICA BEVERLY MARGIE BEVERLY JOHN HOWARD BEVERLY FLORENCE BLACKWELL PEGGY BRADLEY VIVIAN BREEDING TROY CAUDILL BETTY JEAN COLLIER KYLE COLLIER IDA COOKE SCOTT DAVIS JAMES DAY BERNICE DUNCAN Juniors JACK FLANARY J. D. GARDNER TROY GARDNER PEGGY GILLIAM SHIRLEY GILLUM DALTON GRAHAM BOBBY GREEN SHIRLEY MAE HALL NORRIS HALL BOBBY HAMILTON HOMER HAMILTON JEANENE HASH CAROL HIBBS WARREN HOLYFIELD CURTIS HORNE GERALDINE HUFFMAN Juniors MAXINE HUFFMAN CHARLOTTE JONES WILMA JONES ANNA JEAN KENNEDY RICHARD KISER JAMES LAWSON JEAN McNIECE p cv Mcknight gene MEADE PHYLLIS MINIARD FLO MINNIX BETTY MULLINS LORENE MULLINS MARY L. MULLINS JOETTA NASH WILMA OWENS SYLVIA PARSONS YEARIE PERRY Juniors BILL PERRY CYNTHIA POWERS MARIE POWERS KENNETH PUR KEY LAWRENCE RHODES BILLY ROBERSON VERLIN SANDERS WILMA SANDLIN RUBEL SHORT MARY SKORUPA DORIS SNODGRASS JACK STALLARD ARTHUR THOMPSON Juniors DOSSIE TOWNSLEY CHARLOTTE TUNNELL FRANCIS VAN WINKLE DONNA RAE WEBB BETTY SUE WELLS LYNN WELLS LONA WHARTON BOBBY WHEATLEY HELEN WILLIAMS DONALD WOMACK NOT PICTURED JOYCE BATES PHYLLIS CAUDILL MARIE COLLINS OAKELY COLLINS HELEN HALE FRANKLIN LEWIS NORMA MOULSE MARY A. MULLINS BILLY RAE SLOANE PEGGY TOMKO NINA ADAMS ELIZABETH ADDINGTON HERMAN BEVERLY NANCY BLANKENBECLER ANNE BLOOMER CHARLES BENNET BETTY JO ANDERSON MARY LEE BAKER PATSY BOLLING REBA BRICKEY ANITA CARTER MARIETTA CARTER ZERE CAUDILL ROSA LEE CLISSO JANICE COLYER SHIRLEY COOKE BARBARA COUCH CURTIS CRAFT JOSIE DEAN NANCY DEAN SHIRLEY DINGUS ROBERT DORTON THOMAS DORTON RONALD DOTSON WILMA DUNCAN JIMMY ELAM COSETTE GARDNER SHELVA GARDNER BETTY GREENE SHIRLEY HALL BOB HATFIELD JoANNE HOLBROOK SHIRLEY HOLBROOK DOUGLAS HOLY FIELD MILDRED HONEYCUTT ROSS HOPKINS CHARLENE HUBBARD MARY LOU HUBBARD SHIRLEY HUBBARD WINONA HURD JIMMY ' ISON BILLY JESSEE NANCY JESSEE PEGGY JESSEE DOROTHY JOHNSON BUCKY JONES MARY ALICE KELLY RUBY KEITH jj A Y 1 ) jv LOWE SAMMY LOWE GARY MARTIN PATRICIA McLAUGHLIN FRANKLIN MILLER DENVIL MULLINS LOUISE MULLINS VIRGINIA MULLINS ZELMA MULLINS WILMA NASH GERTRUDE RAMSEY PEGGY SKEENS ROY NASH RONNIE REED CLEO PETERS DON RAY SALYERS MILDRED PETERS WANDA SALYERS SUE PLUMMER DARREL SHEPHERD mores LENORA SMITH HELEN FAY STURGILL BARBARA THACKER RICHARD THACKER JOAN THOMPSON ANITA WHEATLEY BARBARA WILLIAMS SANDRA WILLIAMS JANIE TOMKO ANNA LEE UNDERWOOD TOP ROW: Jerry Adams, Joan Adams, Jerry Addinton, Patsy Adkins, Jimmy Akers, Shirley Amburgey. FOURTH ROW ' : Emma Arnold, Betty Lou Baker, Donald Baker, Jackie Barker, Dewena Barnette, Phyllis Beverly. THIRD ROW ' : Willie Ann Bevins, Nancy Bevins, Gerald Boggs, Marlin Bolling, Loretta Breeding, Carole Brickey. SECOND ROW: Eva Brickey, Muriel Brickey, Roland Brickey, Wilma Bright, Phyllis Brock, Carlos Brummit. FIRST ROW: Virginia Bums, Freddie Carter, Arietta Caudill, Earl Collier, Judith Collier, Mac Collier. TOP ROW: Clement Collins, Doyle Cooke, Della Culbertson, Johnnie Gayle Daniels, Joyce Davis, Roger Davis. FOURTH ROW: Jimmy Day, Pete Dean, Teddy Dean, Avery Deboard, Ted DePriest, Shirley Dorton. THIRD ROW: Martha Dotson, Sara Dotson, Phillip Dowdy, Alvonia Eldridge, Carolyn Franklin, Neal Franklin. SECOND ROW: Glenn Freeman, Dan Fraley, Jimmy Gardner, Mary Ann Gardner, Marjorie Garwood, Patrick Gibson. FIRST ROW: Everette Gilliam, James Goode, Steve Graham, Betty Earl Green, Jerry Green, Pauline Green. men TOP ROW: Bobby Joe Hale, Delores Hall, Cecil Hamilton, Benny Hatfield, Joe Mac Hayden, Patsy Hensley. FOURTH ROW: Ruth Hibbs, Brenda Hillman, Dreama Holmes, Shirley Holmes, Lakie Horne, Alton Hubbard. THIRD ROW: Dorothy Hubbard, Jon Hubbard, Loretta Hubbard, Lou Ann Hubbard, Goldean Hurd, Barbara Isaccs. SECOND ROW: Ronnie Ison, Ela Sue Jarrett, An- netta Johnson, David Jones, Lloyd Jones, Sadie Jones. FIRST ROW: Shirley Jones, Donald Kennedy, Everette Kennedy, Frances Kilgore, Gladys Kilgore, Madge ' Laney. TOP ROW ' : Donna Jo Lawson, Lorene Lawson, Ira Joe Lewis, Patricia Lunsford, Linda Mahaffey, Bobby McConnell. FOURTH ROW: Terry McPheron, Arlene Messer, Emory Messer, Lucille Miller, Virgil Miller, Betty Lou Mullins. THIRD ROW: Edith Mullins, Giles Mullins, Peggy Mullins, Ruth Mullins, Robert Nash, Don Necessary. SECOND ROW: Vivian Olinger, Dennis Ore, Doris Owens, J. M. Owens, Shelby Owens, Ted Owens. FIRST ROW: Margaret Parks, Samuel Pilkenton, Ann Plummer, Sue Reece, Edwina Rhines, Frances Rhoton. TOP ROW: Anna Richardson, Phyl- lis Salyers, David Salyers, Hilda Salyers, Homer Sexton, Stella Skour- pa. FIFTH ROW: Dorcas Smith, Jimmy Smith, Curtis Stallard, Larry Stallard, Rudell Stallard, Shelby Stanley. FOURTH ROW: Mona Jean Stapleton, Richard Stapleton, Char- les Sturgill, Dolly Sturgill, Ddnald Sturgill, Ronald Sturgill. THIRD ROW: Jane Taylor, Elenor Thomp- son, Betty Vanover, Joyce Varner, Shelby Wallen, Larry Wampler. SEC- OND ROW: Nola Wampler, Ronald Webb, Shirley Fay Hells, Betty Wheatley, Le Roy Wheatley, Monty Wiles. ' FIRST ROW: Charlotte Williams, Robert Womack, Rose Ann Woods, Sandra Wright. JOHNNY ADAMS LOUISE ADAMS SUE ADAMS JULIAN ADKINS EDDIE ALLEN FRANK BAKER GLORIA BAKER LEORA BAKER KENNETH BARNETTE FRANCES BARTON THEO BEVERLY JOAN BOLES EMORY BOLLING LAMAR BOLLING ROBERT BREEDING LOTTIE BRICKEY DAVID BRUMMIT JACKIE BRUMMIT JAMES BULLION CARL CARTER JAMES CARTER CHARLOTTE CAUDILL BOBBY JOE CHURCH FREDDIE CLARK RONNIE CLARK CONNIE CLISSC DONALD CLISSO DELA MAE COLLIER ELMER RAY COLLIER GERALD COLLINS H. J. COLLINS JIMMY COLLINS VIRGINIA COLLINS JOYCE CONGO CAROL CONLEY RENA VAE CONLEY REBA CRABTREE AMARYLIS CRAFT GLORIA DALE LESTER DALE TRULA MAE DALE CARY DAUGHERTY ' BOBBY DAVIDSON KENNETH DAVIS CARL DEAN MARGARET DEAN DONALD DINGUS JACKIE DINGUS EARNEST DUNCAN MARGARET DYE NED EASTERLING ANN FRANKLIN MORRIS FREEMAN JIMMY FAYE CHARLOTTE GARDNER SYOMA GARDNER RONALD GILLIAM KAY GOODE WILLARD GOODPASTURE MAXIE GOSSETT BETTY GREEAR CHARLES GREENE BOBBY HALL JAMES HAMILTON JIMMY HARLOW BOBBY HART KAY HAWKINS MARY JEAN HENRY ROBERT HICE THEDA HILL SUE HODGE BOBBY HODGES JACKIE HOPKINS PATSY HOPKINS CECIL HUBBARD JANICE HUBBARD JOYCE HUBBARD JUDY HUBBARD KENNETH HUBBARD MARY HUBBARD SPENCER HUBBARD WANDA HUBBARD DAVID HUMPHREYS JERRY JENNINGS ROY JESSEE SYBIL JESSEE WAY LAND JESSEE GLENDA JOHNSON DAVID KELLY JUDGE KENNEDY CHARLENE KILGORE SHIRLEY KILGORE LARRY KISER BURITO LANE BERNICE LONG PHYLLIS LOVELL ANNA SUE LUNSFORD CONNIE LUNSFORD DOUGLAS LUNSFORD JAMES MARTIN DELORES MAYS BOBBY McDILDA DARELL McDILDA GLENN McNEECE ROGER MEADE GERALINE MINNIX KAY MOORE ROY MOORE BETTY MULLINS FRANCES MULLINS JAMES MULLINS LINDA MULLINS RA1 MULLINS RONALD MULLINS R. C. NASH PATRICIA NEAL ELIZABETH OWENS ( ?I A’TSY PAXNELL D MAXINE FARROTT CLARA PORTER FAYE POWERS WADE FOWERS JOHNNIE PROFIT GLENNA PURELY HAROLD PURELY NANCY ROBBINS J. D. ROGERS KENNETH ROSE EDDIE ROSS JAMES SALVERS JOHN SALYERS EDDIE SANDERS WILMA SCOTT GALE SLOAN E MARY RUTH SMITH DORIS STALLARD JOBIE STALLARD LOYAL STALLARD TOMMT STAPLETON ANNA RUTH STIDHAM DARREL STIDHAM BOBBY STURGILL JERRY STURGILL PERCY STURGILL RACHEL STURGILL HERBERT THACKER ROY THACKER PATTY THOMPSON JANE TIECHE GLENN TONEY FREDDIE WALLEN DAVID WAMPLER DONALD WELCH TOMMY WELLS SHELBY WELLS CONNIE WHEATLEY JANET WHEATLEY JIMMY WHEATLEY RANDALL WILES WANDA WILLIAMS ROBERT WRIGHT CHARLES WYATT BETTY YATES In the year 1930, we had our first band with a membership of twenty under the direction of Mr. Everette Short of West Norton, who is now band director at Coeburn. Lightly Roll” was the first piece to be played by this band, and it was also the first piece to be played by our present band. Physical education became a part of our school curriculum in the year 1940, and today it is a required subject for graduation. We have two full time physical education teachers on our faculty. Driver education is also a part of our physical education program. PK ' l ' iW • Student Council Student Council President, Bill Spradlin; Secretary, Eudene Couch; Treasurer, Shirley Wells; and Vice-President, Ronald Sturgill are ready to be installed as student body officers. Senior Representative Victor Hamilton; Junior Representative, Lona Wharton; Senior Repre- sentative; Charles Hollyfield; and Junior Repre- sentative Richard Kiser, Jack Stallard, and Mary Helen Skorupa look for information about good government. The Student Council stresses student participation in government. The Council began in 1938 and has developed into a well organized part of our administration. It is com- posed of four main officers, elected by the student body, and one member of each home room elected by the members of that room. Our Student Council numbers 28. r Mr. Thomas Countiss, Counselor, reads die minutes of the last meeting of the council with tenth grade representatives, Larry Sturgill, Bob Dorton, and Carroll Dale. , Ninth Grade Council representatives, Patricia Lunsford, Shelby Jean Wallen, Benny Hatfield, Robert W ' omack, Ted DePriest, Fletcher Dean, and Jerry Green study the Constitution of the Council. Eighth Grade representatives Charles Stover, Joe Kilgore, Charles W ' yatt, Wayland Jessee, Deloris Mayes, and R. C. Nash are ideal stu- dents as Kay Moore takes charge of the class while the home room teacher is out of the room. FASHION SHOW Girls modeling clothes made in Home Economics class are: Eudene Couch, Zere Caudill, Barbara Garwood, Mary Mullins, Rubel Short, Joan Holbrooks, Nina Adams, Peggy Tomko, and Cossett Gardner. The announcer is Molly Thacker, also wearing a duster which she made. TEA IN LIVING ROOM OF HOME ECONOMICS SUITE Girls enjoying a cup of tea are: Janice Collier, Eudene Couch, Henrietta Parrott, Joan Holbrooks, and Barbara Garwood. Home Economics The Home Economics Suit,e, composed of a kitchen, living room, bedroom, bath, and a study room, is used for teaching First, Second, and Third years of Home Economics. Here girls learn the essentials of home making. Bet that will be a good cake Gay Kiser is mix- ing. Anna Jean Kennedy is putting into practice what she has learned. Wonder if that is the garment Lois Gardner made for the F ash ion Show. The Jlrrowhead The Arrowhead is a yearly publication of the Senior class in which we try, through pic- tures, to give you a review of the school year. Assistant Editor, Kyle Collier, Editor-In-Chief, Doris Strength, and Sponsor, Mrs. Geraldine P. Dickenson, put their heads together as they plan the annual layout. Advertising manager, Roy Roberts, and Assistant, Rich- ard Kiser, get an ad from Perry’s pharmacy. Sports editor, Bill Spradlin, and Assist- ant, Donald Womack, try to get some first hand information from our basketball coaches. Business manager, Norma Jean Bolling, and Assistant, Shirley Gilliam, really have to figure to make ends meet. Circulation manager, Molly Thacker, and Assistant, Flo Minnix, have a sales line that almost no one can resist. Typists Victor Hamilton and Ruth Prater are really speed demons on typing annual copy. Editor-In-Chief, Carol Sue Williams, Sponsor Miss Verna Mae Barr, and Assistant Editor, Lawrence Rhodes, proofread a stencil. Business manager. Sue Davis, checks her figures very carefully. The Arrow The Arrow is the monthly students’ publica- tion which contains news and articles of interest to the student body and patrons. News editor, Velta Collins, gives news to typists, Doris Sturgill, Carolyn Williams, and Elmer Johnson. Sports editors, Linda Addington and Charles Adkins make certain they have correct scores. Feature editor, Shirley Wells, writes her story as art editor, Larry Sturgill, does the paper’s art work. Circulation manager, Tate Wampler, waits for the last page as Mimeographer, Joe Powers, feeds the the paper. mt - i Mi ■ ii Kx M j w fp� 4 k JjtY wi 1 1 f m i 1 -I V m k 1 — Left to Right, BACK ROW: Glenda Johnson, Theo Beverly, Phyllis Lovell, Lottie Brickey, Margaret Parks, Bill Jessee, Benny Hatfield, Donald Sturgill, Marlin Bolling, Darrel McDilda, Ronald Sturgill, Dennis Orr, Shirley Dorton. THIRD ROW: Jean McNeece, Carl Snodgrass, Brenda Hillman, Phyllis Roberson, Helen Hale, Jane Taylor, Mona Jean Stapleton, Bobby Joe Hale, Bobby McDilda, Robert Rhiner, John Robert Hubbard, Wayland Jessee, Teddy De- Priest, Everette Kennedy, Jo Ann Holbrook, SECOND ROW: Shelby Wells, Sue Hodge, Dan Fraley, Carole Brickey, Anita Carter, Bucky Jones, Ruth Mullins ' , Lona Wharton, Bobby Hamilton, Shirley Salyers, Rose Lee Clisso, Arlene Messer, Betty Lou Baker, Glenn McNeece, Emory Messer, Wilma Duncan. FIRST ROW: Jeanene Hash, Linda Ma- haffey, Lorene Hall, Mary Jean Henry, Frances Mullins, Charles Bennett, Gary Martin, Patricia McLaughlin, Martha Dotson, Sara Dotson, Phyllis Brock, Carolyn Bates, Mary Lee Baker, Gloria Jean Baker, Doris Owens, B.and. Leader, Mr. J ohn Stout. I JVlusic . . . JVlusic . . . JVlusic I j k- TRUMPET QUARTET ENSEMBLE Bobby McDilda, Bobby Hale, Helen Hale, and John Darrel McDilda, Theo Beverly, Ronald Sturgill, and Robert Hubbard. Carl Snodgrass. Preparatory to our entering the new school plant this year a music program was organized. We have a band with a total of sixty-five high school students. Our two choral classes have sixty-five members. Each of these carries a half unit credit. Also, we have piano instruc- tion but not as a credit course. In addition to the High School band, we have a band from the elementary school consisting of seventy-five members. Mr. John Stout is director for both of these, spending one-half day at the elementary school and one-half day at the high school. The Girls’ Trio, Joyce Gardner, Martha Dotson, and Jeanene Hash, accompanied by Lawrence Rhodes at the piano. Lawrence Rhodes, a piano student of Miss Stephens, is trying out the new piano in the auditorium. The Mixed Quartet, Lawrence Rhodes, Gene Meade, Martha Dotson, and Joyce Gardner, accompanied by Doris Owens at the piano. I I j ■ i i i The boys, too, enjoy volley ball A new physical education program was organized this year. We have each class three times on the field or the gym floor each week and twice in the class- room taking instruction on health either from books, pamphlets, or films. The indoor exercise program is as follows: games or rhythm dances twice weekly, girls separate from boys, and on the third day we have mixed rhythm games. Both boys and girls like the Rhythm game, Texas Schottische. Mr. Addington receives the keys to the Driver Training Car from Mr. Stump, Greever Motor Sales. Mr. Asbury and some of his students are ready to drive off. Driver training, taught by regular physical education teachers, is part of the Physical Education Program. It is com- posed primarily of ninth and tenth graders. Two days a week are spent in the classroom studying the theory of driving and three days are spent under the wheel,” with Mr. Asbury as instructor. Movies are used often as a method of teaching Health Boys’ driver training class learns the theory of driving. Education. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight. .. Psalms 19:14 Rev. John Henry gives the devotional, a regular program each Monday morning. Miss Barr and her helpers Jacqueline Bates and Shirley Wells are always ready to be of service. Custodian, Lance Dale, checks the boilers. Entertainment for Seniors began early in the history of our school; but the first Junior-Senior Party was sponsored by Miss Josephine Wolfe in 1932 - 33 . In the school session 1944-45 w e had our first Junior-Senior Prom under the sponsorship of Mr. Jack Gibbs. This prom featured our first orchestra. Today our Junior-Senior Prom, an annual event, is a formal occasion. A man does not plant a tree for himself; he Photo by L. F. Addington plants it for posterity. Dreamthrop Time for Refreshments? Have some punch? Mr. Kelly High ROY ROBERTS Outstand Salutatorian - PHYLLIS WHITNEY Valedictorian — VICTOR HAMILTON Most Athletic DORIS STURGILL CHARLES HOLYFIELD Best All Round JOE EDWARDS IRENE WELLS icj Seniors Best Citizens PHYLLIS WHITNEY and VICTOR HAMILTON were selected by the Senior class as best citizens on the basis of dependability, leader- ship, and service. Phyllis also received the DAR award. i Gossiping!!!! P osing F ootball at Home Get Up! Get out of Bed! Thinking? Clear the Hall Coach!! Life of Leisure Chums Smile! T umbling Scott and his dogs O-O-O-H Must be Cold Out West Come in — Water’s fine!! Is it Spring! ; W Plliffl ' r.rv 1 .... $■«$ Our major sport, football, had its beginning in Wise High School in the year, 1924, under the able leadership of Coach D. P. Davis. Since that time we have won the District Championship twice, in 1945 and in 1947; and we have won the District Sportsmanship trophy once. football Team of 1924 FRONT ROW, left to right: Aubrey Vaughn, Charlie Taylor, Burleigh Hamilton, Kenneth Miller, Robert Vicars, Earl Kilbourne, Addington Mills, Garney Blankenbecler, Bob Bolton, Ray Lawson. BACK ROW, left to right: Prof. E. B. Broadwater, Monroe Roberson, Donovan Green, Julian Webb, Edward Barr, Ted Roberson, Paul Salty” Hillman, Coach D. P. Davis. Sports IVise Football Managers BILL SPRADLIN, BOB DORTON, AND TOM DORTON JERRY MINIARD, Back All District J. D. GARDNER, Back RONALD WELLS, Back JOE EDWARDS, Back CARL KELLY, Back SCOTT DAVIS, Center JACK FLANARY, Tackle JOHN L. STIPES, Tackle NEIL FRANKLIN, Tackle Hr ' fi { ft jet ' ' ■ w ■ -• f ■ V ' . 1 1 4 j|| 1 1 Indians BILLY RAY SLOANE, Back All District BILL WAMPLER, Back DON WOMACK, End HOWARD DARNELL, End BILL PERRY, Tackle JOE MAC ROBINSON, Guard CAROL DALE, End BILL GARWOOD, Tackle HOMER HAMILTON, Guard Left to Right, BACK ROW: Carl Kelly, J. D. Gardner, Larry Sturgill, Jimmy Day, Joe Edwards, Bucky Jones, Charles Hawkins, Robert Womack, Bill Perry, Don Sanders, Howard Darnell, Neal Franklin, Tom Dorton, manager. SECOND ROW: Assistant Coach Tom Asbury, Gene Beverly, Darrel Shepherd, Johnny Wyatt, Bobby Hatfield, Robert Nash, Teddy Dean, Troy Gardner, Don Womack, Jack Flanary, Coach W. G. Bays. FIRST ROW: John L. Stipes, Billy Ray Sloane, Homer Hamilton, Scott Davis, Ronald Wells, Joe Mack Rob- inson, Bill Wampler, Bill Garwood, Carol; Dale, Jerry Miniard. Coach W. G. Bays, assisted by Coach Tom Asbury, led the Kelly Indians through a successful season. In the opening game of the season the Indians de- feated the Norton Black Raiders by a score of 13—7 in a thrill-packed game. On September 11, the Indians journeyed to Appalachia. They played a brilliant ballgame and defeated the Bull- dogs by a score of 18—6. The Indians, on September 18, dressed in their new uniforms, were upset by the Invading East Stone Tigers, 7-0. The following week the Indians traveled to Coeburn to their second defeat of the season. The final score was the Blue Knights 20, the Indians 0. The Indians, looking for revenge for their second de- feat made a nice comeback by defeating the Pennington Tomcats, 38—24. On October 9, the Indians met the invading Gate City Blue Devils and defeated them by a score of 40—25. The following week the Indians were credited with another victory by defeating the Pound Wildcats 20—0. Then came the big game of the season, on October 23, in which the Indians suffered their worst defeat of the season. The powerful Big Stone Buccaneers de- feated the Indians by a score of 38—13. The final game of the season for the Indians was on October 31. The Indians traveled to Clintwood and suffered a defeat by the Green Waves, totaling a final score of 19—18. During the entire season the Indians were credited with five victories and four defeats. Cheerleaders Jean Bates, Jean Franklin, Mary Alice Kelly, Florence Jones, Irene Wells, and Ramona Carter. Victory, Victory, Is Our Cry! V-I-C-T-O-R-Y Are We F.or Them? Well I Guess Kelly, Kelly, Yes, Yes, Yes. Wells goes over for a touchdown. Sloane goes around end for a 15 yard gain. Miniard crashes through Norton’s line for a gain. Stallard goes over for the final touchdown of the game. Basketball Boys Coaches Reed and Bays talk over their chances for a successful season. la Frazier scores two points for Kelly High Sturgill scores again Lewis jumps and scores again. Summary of Season _ Appalachia . . . . .62 Kelly . . . . . . 54 St. Paul .... . . .25 Kelly . . . . . . 61 Pound . . .52 Kelly . . , . . . 39 Norton ..... . . .59 Kelly . . . . . . 82 Clintwood . . . . . .54 Kelly . . . . . . 68 Big Stone . . . . . .53 Kelly . . , . . . 50 East Stone . . . . .49 Kelly . . , . . . 63 Gate City . . . . . .39 Kelly . . . . . . 50 Appalachia . . . . .40 Kelly . . , . . . 53 St. Paul .... . . .33 Kelly . . . . . . 72 Pound . . .46 Kelly . . , . . . 53 Norton . . .48 Kelly . . , . . . 60 Clintwood . . . . . .42 Kelly . . , . . . 38 Big Stone . . . . . .64 Kelly . . , , . . 71 Coeburn .... . . .32 Kelly . . . , . . 30 JOE POWERS Forward EUGENE STURGILL Forward RONALD WELLS Guard CAROL DALE Guard FRANKLIN LEWIS Forward VIRGIL MILLER Forward RICHARD KISER Guard FRANKIE MILLER Guard SONNY FRAZIER Center Basketball Qirls Mary Mullins and Norma Jean Bolling Dean drives in for another two points Davis shoots a long shot Wise scores again Summary Kelly Pound . . .60 61 Appalachia . . . . .31 59 Big Stone . . . . . .54 69 St. Paul .... . . .41 64 Norton 63 Clintwood . . . . . .54 55 Gate City . - . . . .61 73 oj the Season. East Stone 53 Big Stone 50 Clintwood 45 Norton 32 Pound 61 St. Paul 45 Coebum 64 Appalachia 26 Kelly 52 61 42 58 65 72 59 48 VIRGINIA MULLINS Guard JEAN BATES Guard JOS1E DEAN Forward PHYLLIS MINIARD Forward HELEN STURGILL Forward DORIS STURGILL Guard ORIS SNODGRASS KAY BOLLING Guard Forward JEWELL BEVERLY Forward JOETTA NASH Guard The town of Wise was first called Gladeville. The first post- office, established on January 8, 1850, was called Big Glade. With the organization of Wise County, named for Governor Henry A. Wise, in 1856, a court was established at Gladeville, there- fore, the postoffice became known as Wise Court House. The name of the postoffice was shortened to the name Wise, May 16, 1893. Jldvertisements Photo by L. F. Addington The town of Wise taken from the top of Cemetery Hill GLENN ' S DRIVE INN Place Friends Meet and Eat ' The Best of Foods ROUTE 23 WISE, VA. KINGSPORT ELECTRIC CO., INC. Wholesale Electrical Commercial Home Supplies Lighting Room Conditioners Electric Heat Motors 201 EAST MARKET STREET KINGSPORT, TENN. BURCHETTE STUDIO OF PHOTOGRAPHY Our compliments to the students and faculty. It has been a pleasure working with you. NORTON, VA. Phone 341 COMPLIMENTS OF KOLTOWN THEATRE Phone 272 Norton, Vo. SUPPLY STORE Best of Everything for The Table Meats, Fancy Groceries Wise, Va. Applachian Athletic House The House of Courtesy Quality and Service Bristol, Tenn. THE ESSO CORNER For Service That Counts ESSO PRODUCTS Ernest F. Clements, Mgr. Wise, Va. PERRY ' S PHARMACY , Compliments of Compliments of BEVERLY ' S MARKET Wise, Vo. Compliments of EAST END MARKET T. R. Hopkins Wise, Va. PANGLE S DEPT. STORE Pound, Va. DRESSES Arlene Airess Vicky Vaughn Toni Todd Nan Dorsey Sportswear WISE FARM SUPPLY Best Quality Lowest Prices Phone 4236 ! Wise, Va. PET DAIRY PRODUCTS CO. Pasteurized MILK Homogenized ICE CREAM Big Stone Gap, Va. Phone 119 NORTON SERVICE STATION Esso Products Atlas Products General Repairing GRADY MAGGARD, Owner Phone 234, East Park Avenue Norton, Va. NORTON HARDWARE COMPANY Wholesale Hardware, Stoves and Tinware NORTON VA. For Food at Its Best Dine at COLONIAL HOTEL Manager — H. H. Tracy Compliments of BAND BOX CLEANERS Wise, Va. BAKER FUNERAL HOME DOUGLAS H. BAKER Phone 5751 Funeral Director and Embalmer Ambulance Service WISE, VIRGINIA Compliments of NORTON GROCERY CO. Norton, Va. Phone 223 Compliments of VIRGINIA OIL COMPANY NORTON VA. COHEN ' S Compliments of Quality Since 1 899 JOY INSURANCE AGENCY Phone 456, Norton, Va. Wise, Va. Kennedy Service Station Compliments of Shell Products BEATY COMPANY Goodyear Firestone Tires at Wholesale Prices Phone 3676 Phone 2696 WISE, VA. Wise, Va. WISE NASH SALES, INC. Nash Sales and Service Parts and Accessories GO NASH FOR ECONOMY Phone 3686 Wise, Va. Reach For MEL - 0 - TOAST BREAD Always Fresh Always Good HARLAN, KENTUCKY Compliments of BENTLEY ' S SERVICE STATION Phone 3446 WISE, VA. Compliments of EASTERN GAS CORPORATION ' Home of the Tappan Range ' Phone 798 NORTON VA. Compliments of THE NEW STORE Elizabeth Elam Phone 2861 Wise, Va. Compliments of HOME HARDWARE FURNITURE CO. Norton, Va. Witt Motor Company, Inc. 535 Park Avenue Your Chevrolet, Buick and Cadillac Dealer Phone 165 and 525, Norton, Va. GLENISTS CAFE A Good Place to Eat Steaks, Sandwiches, Lunches Dinners WISE, VA. Compliments of MOORE MANUFACTURING CO. BRISTOL, VA. PEOPLES HARDWARE FURNITURE COMPANY Stoves, Linoleum, and Electric Appliances WISE, VA. Greever Motor Sales, Inc. FORD Authorized Sales Service Norton and Coeburn, Va. HURRICANE GROCERY FURNITURE Television, Radio, and Electrical Appliances PHONE 3131 WISE, VA. Compliments of WISE REXALL STORE Phone 3056 WISE, VA, Compliments of MULLINS GARAGE Your DeSOTO and PLYMOUTH Dealer for Wise County WISE, VA. DkSOTO b Pt-YNOUTH Compliments of Compliments of First National Bank Wise, Va. Wise Hardware and Furniture Co. Norton Va. Compliments of J. A. DAVIS COMPANY Phone 291 1 Wise, Va. DeVAULT ' S INC. Athletic and Recreational Equipment Sportswear Gifts Bristol, Va. Chauncey DeVault HERFF JONES CO. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Designers and Manufacturers of Distinctive Class Jewelry . . . Graduation Announcements Medals . . . Trophies . . . Scholastic Awards STAMPER GLEN, Representative Compliments and Best Wishes from THE COALFIELD PROGRESS NORTON ' S Only . . . WISE COUNTY ' S Largest Newspaper ROYAL LAUNDRY DRY CLEANER of NORTON, VIRGINIA 0ur best and sincere wishes for a fine Student Body and Faculty WE SPECIALIZE IN QUALITY WORK AND SERVICE MR. L. F. ADDINGTON We, the staff of the 1954 Arrowhead, wish to express our appreciation to Mr. Addington for the work he has done in taking pictures for this yearbook. With the exception of the portraits and football pictures he has spent much of his time in making all our other pictures. We also wish to thank Miss Barr for the work she has done in proof reading copy. Also, we appreciate the co-operation of the Student body and faculty which made it possible to have this yearbook, the 1954 Arrowhead. PUBLIC LIBRARY WISE, WRSIN1A