James Monroe High School - Echo Yearbook (Fredericksburg, VA)

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Mary Ellen Southworth recently accepted the principalship of Lafayette El ementary School where Janet Chinn and Betty Walker are members of the faculty. When Jo Stafford contracted laryngetis, our own Bobbie Caverlee was on hand to give a duplicate rendition of “Temptation.” Shirley Townsend was fired when her boss found her unconsciously sketching figures instead of taking dictation. Ellen Gibson has invented a new variety of dog soap. The guarantee reads: “If it doesn ' t kill the fleas, it will kill the dog.” William Stewart, a helicopter aviator, was arrested for flying at low ceiling level over Miami Beach. Ray Donald is the star center for the Washington Red Skins. Coaching the Red Skins this year is Richard Hall. Joe Scher is now celebrating his second anniversary as Walt Disney ' s assistant in the production of animated cartoons. Roger Chartters has published a book of jokes entitled: One Thousand Minus Nine Hundred and Ninety-Nine of the Best Jokes.” When Jean Donahoe finally reached Hollywood, her boss, who thought her old name did not suit her profile, gave her a new one. Today, Jean is known as Lena Rivers.” Mary Frances Drew has manufactured a time clock for own personal use. When she punches the clock, it records the previous hour. Aubrey Daffan has migrated southward to Georgia where his southern drawl feels more at home. While visiting the South Sea Isles, Duke Taliaferro fell in love with a mer¬ maid and now he is living at Davey Jones’ Locker. Andrew Skinner ' s Bakery is the only one in town that sells bread without a crust. Frances Berry, a housewife for nine years, is sending her son to Barbara Garner’s Kindergarten. Jackie Ellis has retired to Alaska, where he and his Eskimo wife operate a seal farm. Jackie Pitts gives everybody chills and thrills when she daringly floats through the air with the greatest of ease” at Barnum and Bailey’s Circus. Lowell Self has been an engineer on the B O Railroad for the past five years. Employed by the B O is Olga Bauer who is a train hostess. Lois Harder recently suffered a nervous breakdown, when one of her horses died of pneumonia. Barbara Williams’ latest book, Gentlemen’s Disagreement,” was greatly received by the reading public. Betty Belman and Teddy Jones have consolidated individual grocery stores into a large business. Another program has been added to the series of programs called The Fat Man” and the Thin Man.” This time it is The Tall Man,” starring Henry Cloe. In a recent agricultural experiment, Charles Linton, discovered a new type of edible green corn. He entitled his experimen t The Green ’Ears.” Doris Ann Lindsey and Jackie Dagg are now in New York modeling Nat Lancaster ' s new creations. Jean Layton was hailed as another Steve Brody when she successfully rolled over the Niagra Falls in a barrel. Franklin Carrol, who has been a dealer in tombstones for years, is studying to be an undertaker. All of our five February graduates, Phyllis Burton, Joyce Shepherd, Bar¬ bara Forbush, Lucille Hudson, and Jackie Green have year around apartments in the Waldorf-Astoria, where they are practicing the art of good housekeeping. Nancy Hall is now in Switzerland enjoying a vacation after having struggled days and nights to compose the Class Prophecy. Nancy Hall T iventy-Nine

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PREVIEW OF AN AMAZING FUTURE The consideration of future events is always an interesting subject. To think about the career possibilities of my fellow classmen is still more interesting because it involves each one of us personally. It is our good fortune to leave high school at a time when the world seems to be seething with energy, enthusi- asm, imagination and invention. Our good fortune is still greater because we are graduating in a time of peace and prosperity. I am, nevertheless, pleased with the assignment of presenting the prophecy for the Class of 1949. Gloria Carter was arrested by Tom Carey, Wild-Life Conservation officer, when she hit Chicken over the head with a rolling pin. Charles Harding was sworn in as President of the United States by Chief Justice Herman Carr. The wedding that rocked the world was that of Peggy Flippo’s and Tomty Cocke’s. Barbara English, a laboratory technician and friend of the bride, administered their blood tests. Reverend James Pappas performed the marriage ceremony in his parsonage. Their future plans include a new modern home to be constructed by Tommy Segar, a general contractor. Carlton Onder- donk is now surveying land in Stafford County to determine where the house will be erected. Billy Layton, president of the Lonely Heart’s Club, has employed three dependable secretaries: Doris Pepper, Mary Oliver, and Carl Howard. Does the Navy actually need any more men?” Admiral Nimitz asked himself when Frank Berry, Joe Dan McCarey, and Frank Marchal reported for duty. Raymond Colley and Joe Heffernan have invented a grapefruit spoon with an umbrella attachment to prevent the juice from flying into the eyes. Betsy Brown won the Poetry Pulitzer Prize for her collection of religious poems. Professor Barbara Eanes was injured while performing an experiment at M. W. C. She was rushed to the hospital where Dr. Mary Weber Stoner and Nurse Virginia McGhee nursed her back to health. Peggy Hall accepted the editorship of the Washington Times Herald and named Bobby Thurston as sports editor. Pat Heflin’s movie theater was recently the scene of the premiere of Bar¬ bara Castle’s latest motion picture, The Return of Macbeth.” When James Hearn took over the job as principal of J. M., Delores Garnett, switchboard operator, was there to greet him. Peggy Snellings, commercial artist, has completed the advertisements for Ann Sacrey ' s new product—Sacrey ' s Sentimental Sachet Powd er. Lee Pritchett signed a contract with Metropolitan Opera to act as under¬ study for Rise Stevens. Carrie Nunnally and Virginia Brooks were recently admitted to the nursing staff of Walter Reed Hospital. They were immediately given the title, The Singing Nightingales. Mary Ann Perry, in her trip around the world, met Judy Scott in Africa, where Judy was buying monkeys for Macey ' s Pet Shop. Virgiline Donald, a housewife, has a tip for homemakers who want to listen to the radio while dusting—dust the radio until the program is over. Virginia Stiles made her debut to Broadway when she beautifully played the Hungarian Rhapsody on the black keys. Why can’t I concentrate on my work?” asks Marlene Kendall, who is Peter Lawford’s personal secretary. Lucille Chandler, once an orator, is now concentrating on hypnotism. During her last oration, the entire audience went to sleep. Sonya Sponseller has manufactured frozen custard in a new pastel shade— lavender blue. T wenty-Eight

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1. The Duel—Garland Atkins, Charles Whittaker. 2. Oh-Thrill!—Jean Donahoe, Duke Taliaferro. 3. The Couple—Peggy Flippo, Tomty Cocke. 4. Aren’t We Cute—Mary W. Stoner, Virginia Brooks. 5. Summertime—Jean Donahoe, Peggy Flippo. 6. A Happy Pair- Billy Layton. 7. My Hero— Charles Harding. 8. Class Beauty—Jean Donahoe. 9. Pals—Mary F. Drew, Doris Lindsey. 10. It ' s Really Us- -Ellen Gibson, Barbara Castle, Peg Snellings. 11. That Unpredictable Age—Jean Dona¬ hoe, Tom Carey, Tommy Reed. 12. Life is Wonderful!—Nat Lancaster. 13. I’m Hungry! — Duke Taliaferro. 14. Oh! You Kid- Bobby Thurston, Virginia Brooks. 15. Isn’t He Handsome? — Charles Hearn. 16. A Happy Threesome—Jean Donahoe, Carlton Onderdonk, Jerry Willis. 17. Shall We Dance?—Judy Scott, Bobbie Caverlee, Joe Scher, Barbara Castle. 18. Ain’t Love Grand?— Tom Carey, Doris Lindsey. 19. A Portrait- Marlene Kendall, Ellen Gibson, Doris Lindsey, Virginia Brooks, Jean Donahoe. 20. Picture of Energy—Don Alexander. 21. The Band-Leader— Ellen R. Gibson. 22. Another Happy Couple!—Herman Carr, Evelyn Carter. Thirty