John D Bassett High School - Timber Tints Yearbook (Bassett, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1942 volume:

LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA EetnnLcd tj iuituyiapJiA.: BLANCHE RATCLIFFE Editor HENRY BROWN HOOVER Business Manager Published by THE SENIOR CLASS of Bassett High School Bassett, Virginia Vlrglmlans :54y4i5 1 1 Eeinraed b Department W’e live only for a short space of years; as we live the great waves of time roll on. W ' e must too soon grow old, and then our thoughts will turn, not to the future and what that has in store for us, but backward over the years that have gone. We will live in the refreshing fragrance of old memories — of memories that are priceless in their sw’eetness. When the years have come and each on the wings of time has down, then you will remember. Then may this Timber Tints awaken and bring back to you many happy memories of days that were spent at Bassett High, and, living in these memories, may you still laugh, and love, and live. of Td,G Library of Virc;:;;h VA ADMINISTRATION CLASSES CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS ADVERTISEMENTS ediccUioH TO MR. BRUCE LEMONS We, the class of 1942, with deepest appreciation dedicate this volume of Timber Tints to our sponsor, “Coach” Lemons, who hy his sincerity, cooperation and devotion has won respect and deep admiration from each and every one of us. aC44MU E. Carl Hoover University of Richmond University of Virginia B. S., M. S. Bruce Lemons Guilford College B. S. Nell Olivia Long Madison College B. S. Virginia Goode Harrisonburg State Teachers College B. S. Ethel Johnson Stone Bridgewater College B. A. Shirley Brightwell Roanoke College A. B. Louise Frame Keller Radford State Teachers College B. S. Dora Mitchell Winthrop College University of Virginia Eloise M. Sacra Madison College B. S. Virginia Bliss Fowlkes Farmville State Teachers College B. S. 47 • o 9 £ ' ' Cay AdSt t) f ndsh m. S LNiOh AliRROK ' • Hi i% ' T%� « c •— t o d “Be. ft T pul r ••-pefr ' Blanche Ratcliffe. . . Mary Groome Barnes Henry B. Hoo ' er .... Ruth Prillaman Tyn ' dal Young Doris Moran Erma Stone Lloyd Byrd Helen Martin Carl Plott Maxine Jones Mr. Bruce Lemons. . . . . . . Editor-in-Chief . . . Associate Editor .Business Manager .Assistant .Manager ..Assistant Manager Campaign .Manager .Assistant Manager ..Assistant Manager Treasurer Humor Editor Typist . . . Faculty Sponsor }( 10 )-:« OFFICERS Carl Plott John Bryant Beatrice Thomason Lonnie Ingram Charles Hayford Hubert Clarke Mr. Bruce Lemons President . . . Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sergeant-at-Arms Reporter .Faculty Sponsor Colors; White and Royal Blue Flower; White Rose Motto; “Where there ' s a will there ' s a way -=Sf 11 F Mary Groome Barnes Ain ' t it so ' ' Efficient, Fickle Eugene Belton ain ' t talking Studious, Bashful, Dependable Elizabeth Anne Bowman This is killing me Sensitive, Aggressive, Fickle John Morris Bryant “ It ' s like this Quiet, Intelligent, Cooperative Lloyd Pinkard Byrd Bowl you a game Likeable, Cute, Modest Harold Carter Our own pro — to a ‘lee Sincere, Quiet, Loyal Eubert W ill iam Clarke “ Is that right? Conceited, Dependable, Popular George Thomas Craig I was born thirty years too soon Worry-wart, Attracti e, Talkati e Senior Chari ie Woody Eggleston How bout you? Pest, Cute, Nosey Vioi.A Ernestine Ferguson s that right?’ Quiet, Studious, Intelligent Agnes Laura Fox Who ' s he’ Popular, Attractive, Capable Frances Carolyn Fulcher What, another exception’ Talkative, Studious, Spoiled Charles Donevan Hayford “ We wuz robbed Sleepy, Sleepy, Sleepy Henry Brown Hoover Wuz I ' s posed to do that? Babyish, Secretive, Slow Gladys Howard Hi, shrimp Pest, Helpful, Expressive Sarah Louise Hylton Take your time Shy, Loyal, Modest 11 }!! ■ Jefferson Lonnie Ingram I ' d rulher go fishin Popular, Athletic, Modest Zelma Graham Jarrett Hello, ceiled Sincere. Sensitive, Likeable Ai.ice Craddock Jones Let ' s go Byrd huntin ' Dignified, Likeable, Spoiled Maxine Jones VI ell, hey there Friendly, Intelligent, Aggressive Ruby Jones I icon ' t say a word Friendly, Tempera- mental, Energetic William Gardner Jones May I go to the drug store? Flumorous, Pest. Plump Jamfs [ avid Joyce Dat ain ' t right Dependable, Sincere, Conscientious Ben Franklin Koontz Stick ya for a coke Neat. Mischie ous, Good Sport Se4uM Ruby Marie Law Yes we will, vjon ' t we? Talkative. Scatter- Brain, Neat Marvin Moran Li ttle Come on, boys Good-Sport, Flirt, Witty Christine Martin I got a letter Quiet. Dignified, Reliable Helen Virginia Martin Go listen to a mockin ' bold Studious, Capable, Teacher’s Pet Webster Shelton Martin Hello, honey Active, Courteous, Loyal Doris Lee Moran Good-Day Studious, Reliable, Peppy Elma Anne Moran I know it Frisky, Intelligent, Studious Barbara Elaine Nolen Don ' t ask me Loud, Sarcastic, Temperamental Carl Vernon Plott There I wuz. me and Paul Dependable, Witty, Forceful Lois Rebecca Prillaman I would, but can ' t Temperamental, Sensitive, Day-Dreamer Ruth Moore Prillaman Let ' s come to town to-night Dependable, Athletic, Popular Blanche Adrienne Ratcliffe He ' s my fella Likeable, Ambitious, Gold-Digger Nancy Irene Richardson just hate that Pessimistic, Conscientious, Capable Lottie Rorrer Tee Hee Cute, Vivacious, Petite Thomas Walton Shaw XCho ' s that dame? Popular, Capable, Studious Paul Spencer Is that right? Ambitious, Neat, Efficient Erma Elizabeth Stone That ' s what say Athletic, Humorous, Sincere Ora Ella Stone Hee Hee, I ' m mama ' s pet Spoiled, Flirt, Likeable Cassie Beatrice Thomas.son He ' s my honey Conceited, Attractive, Intelligent Tommy Gruessner Turner “ I ' ll be seeing you Musical, Timid, Attractive Calvin Coolidge Vernon I ain ' t had none Humorous, Sincere, Attractive Tyndvl Oberia Young ' At’s me Attractive, Friendly, Aggressive QloMr 17 MONOLOGUE OF THE CHEW ING GUM Quiet reigned in the classroom for it was the time of summer vacation. The vacant desks stood in straight lines like a regiment of soldiers while the well-worn blackboards were as clean as could be having crammed so much knowledge into the minds of students. Suddenly the death-like silence was broken by a rather tired voice! “Alas, another year has passed. Four years I have been stuck to the bottom of this desk. I am tired and will he no good to anyone now. How well I remember the opening of the school term in the autumn of 1 37! Around eighty boys and girls entered this school as freshmen. The very first day one of those daring damsels grew ' tired of working her jaws, thus placing me under this desk. Those students were divided into two tribes w ' ith Calvin Trnon as “Heap Big Chief. The guides were Mr. John Lasko and Miss Anne Hoover. Many war dances ensued that year, but those members came through. Oh, how important they felt when they received their report cards in the spring, stating that they were promoted ' higher ' . The voice w ' as silent a short wTile and continued its reminences; “As the drum beat out the beginning of the second autumn, sixty bright, eager faces appeared, under the leadership of Herman Marshall and John Lasko. Blanche Ratcliffe stepped up to take her place as chief and a happy delightful year followed. To be lower tribesmen, I have never heard of such popular sophomores. They were in practically every club organized. My strength is lessen- ing. Again I must rest. I fear that 1 shall not stay here much longer.” The wad of chewing gum loosened slightly from the desk and after a moment’s pause, heaved a deep sigh and with great difficulty, hut cherished memories, continued the monologue; “ In the fall of ' 40, the Junior Class had as its leader Bill Jones the “biggest chief (in size) of all Shirley Brightwell was the sponsor of the tribe. That was one of the most enjoyable years of all. Carl Plott was the tribes’ scribe with Lonnie Ingram as keeper of the funds. On May 16, 1941, the tribe held a banquet at the Riverside Hotel, honoring their superiors, the seniors. “Then in the fall of 41, Carl Plott, a most worthy and capable young man, with the aid of the sponsor, Bruce Lemons, lead the forty-eight seniors through a successful year. His helpmates were John Bryant, his assistant, Beatrice Thommason, secretary, and Lonnie Ingram, treasurer. Blanche Ratcliffe w ' as editor-in-chief of the ’42 Timbert Tints, and Elizabeth Anne Bowman was editor-in- chief of the school paper, ' Fessor Hoover ' s Gang. The senior council was composed of Carl Plott, John Bryant, Beatrice Thomasson, Lonnie Ingram, Ruth Prillaman, Eubert Clarke, and Paul Spencer. For the first time in the history of Bassett High School, a cheering squad was organized. Those seniors were active participants in Literary Society work, sports and various other clubs. Near the close of their high school life they were the guests of the Juniors at a banquet. That was a very profitable year anci in the spring another group of young people faced the world.’ 4 he voice was again quiet. Its recollections were at an end; its work was done. With a last groan it fell from the desk to the floor to be trampled upon by the students, the coming fall. Elizabeth Anne Bowman Ruth Prillaman QlaH Poem Through the course of everyday life We ' ve met toils, conquered strife, We faced with a smile all of our sorrow Building our hope for tomorrow. When trials came we did not shirk, But went on faithful with our work. Our school days through, we dread to part We ' ll hold these memories in our heart. From our beloved Bassett Hi we must go, And put to use just what we know. This unfinished work we leave to you, Though great be our sorrow. Learn as if you would live forever; and live as if you would die tomorrow. This is the challenge we leave to you. To principal, faculty and classmates , adieu. Carl Vernon Plott Tune: The Band Played On School Days are over; commencement is here, So we ' ll say good-by. Memories will linger of school days dear. In old Bassett Hi. We ' ll boast aloud and will always be proud Our stories of school days to tell. To those who have aided in our success We say Farewell. Now we have come to the end of the way But we ' ll still march on. For we will recall in our minds every day Of our school days gone. Well always endeavor to please you forever. And to dear Bassett Hi we ' ll be true To teachers, and classmates that we hold so dear We bid Adieu. 19 Blanche Ratcliffe Carl Plott Ounix QIqM. OFFICERS Walter Albert Philpott President Mozelle Wright Vice President Lenora Lakey Secretary Esther Moore Treasurer Vera McCall Reporter Fred Stanley Assistant Reporter Motto; Non sine puluere — There is no victory ivithout work Colors: Silver and Old Rose Flower; White Rose Sponsors: Misses Ethel Stone and Louise Keller 21 }?:- Jane Ashworth Frances Atkins Gretchen Amos ' iRGiNiA Barnes Cornelia Bassett Galen Bowman Addie Belle Boyd Dorothy Bryant Eva Cahii.l Lucy Conner Norman Clarke Norvelle Clarke Ruth Collier Margaret Cruise Genoa Elgin Nannie Mae Foley Moli IE Frye Lillian Fulcher Ruth Goins Gertrude Guilliams Thelma FIancock Myrtle FIaynes Thurman Ingram Wayne Ingram Edgar Jarrett Lenora Lakey Bernice Law Billie Law Aileen Martin Opal Martin Vera McCall Eugene McGhee F. W. Mitchell, Jr. Esther Moore Herman Mullins Marie Nash Bobbie Philpott Walter A. Philpott Dura Prilliman Lois Rorrer Hazel Scott Barbara Shaw Curtis Shively Frances Southard Effie Spencer Fred Stanley Loveline Stone Mae Stone Elizabeth Stultz Verlyn Taylor Betty Warner Irving Weinstein Nancy Williams Reese Woody Mozelle Wright QIom. ■fe j ; .w Pia BoypMOmMe. OFFICERS QIgaa Eloise Hutchinson President Miss Virginia Goode Sponsor MEMBERS Jay Brammer Bernice Brown Hazel Draper Randolph Dyer Hazel Frith Myrtle Fulcher Dalton Holt Betty Hayford Eloise Hutchinson Vera Heath Juanita Jarrett Nellie Johnson Opal Johnson Louise Joyce S oRAY Kendrick Eva Kessler Bill Koontz Myrtle Lackey Pansy Lemons Lee Luke Doris Martin Doris Peters Evelyn Prugason Aileen Ratcliffe Mamie Stone Wilma Shore Evelyn Turner Mary Jane Wright Buster Philpott Mabel Bishop Madron Painter Everett Ridinger Frances Hancock Callie Heath Inez Koger Evelyn Wigington Fern Leftwich OFFICERS Edmond McCrickard President Miss Mitchell Sponsor MEMBERS Roy Ferguson Joe Helms Earl Hollandsworth Ralph Hollandsworth Walter Holt Cecil Koger Edmond McCrickard Jimmy Mullins Ray Osborne Mosby Painter Nick Prillaman Bill Woody Jean Bailey Frances Foley Jernel Asborne Doris Frye Lavalette Howard Margaret Hutchinson Cornelia Jarrett Hazel Jarrett Zelma Martin Mary McCall Marie Mitchell Thelma Mitchell Elma Pickenal Reba Prillaman Hortense Prillaman Lois Ramsey Lonis Ramsey Janet Richardson Berla Sloan Estelle Stone Louise Terrell Hilda Thomasson Lillie Turner Mae Yates Jacqueline McCall Pauline Lackey Jaunita Foley ■{ 25 p ■( 2(i }■:«• ne Aman QlaAA, OFFICERS Rainie Harris Miss Sacra Richard Bryson L. D. Buckner Earl Choats Edward Craig Clyde Eggleston Ralph Jarrett Ralph LouisJarrett H. D. Roger Elmer Martin Edward Mason Irvin Stone Clinton Wright Sarah Barrow Lois Roberta Booth Bessie Byrd MEMBERS Gladys Chitwood Mabel Collier Christine Dodson Mabel Dodson Nolie Dodson Rainie Harris Mattie Hodges Ollie Hopkins Racine Joyce Josephine Roger Evelyn Martin Rathleen Martin Ophelia Martin Martha Moore June Moran Marie Morris OFFICERS Eleanor Tiller Shirley Brightwell Junior Bryson Renneth Clarke Calvin Dalton Ausbay Ferguson James Ferguson Strather Fulcher Eugene Jesse Owen Marshall Louis Norton Sterling Ramsey Russell Shropshire Wilson Thomasson MEMBERS Wilfred Wade Inez Atkins Jessie Crews Virginia Cruise Eva Daniel Arlene Daniel OFFICERS Betty Lou Griffin Beulah Haynes Catherine Lackey Emma Manning Christine Manning Rachel Martin Wayne Spencer Miss Fowlkes . . President . Sponsor Lois Nash Maxine Painter Gladys Stone Mildred Stone Frances Williams Lucili.e Williams Virginia Young President . Sponsor Mary Lucy McGhee Lera Seay Blondena Shelton Helen Smith Eleanor Tiller Annie Ruth Whitlock President . Sponsor MEMBERS Welborn Cassidy Jimmy Dodson Curtis Ingram Edward Jones Billy Joyce James Law Bruce Pegram Fred Shropshire Ruth Barnes Mikie Smith Barbara Carter Wayne Spencer Daphne Craig Edmond Stone Marie Eggleston Eugene Stone Betty Giles Gerald Stone Myrtle Anne Groves Edith Jones Sarah Arnold Posy Jones Christine Horsley Elizabeth Howell Mary Frances Hundley Carolyn Ingram Texas Johnson Helen Claire Philpott Katherine Prillaman Mary Ramsey Juanita Shelton Eula Stone Iris Stone Esther Weinstein I 1 QouhcU A Senior Council was organized for the purpose of promoting student government. The Council has been very active in its work and has proven successful. We feel that some day, in the future, Councils in all classes will be formed to create for themselves a plan of good citizen- ship and to promote honor among the students. MEMBERS Carl Plott Beatrice Thomasson John Bryant Hubert Clarke I ONNiE Ingram Paul Spencer Ruth Prillaman Bruce Lemons Sponsor eia QluL Paul Spencer President Beatrice Thomasson Vice President Fred Stanley Secretary Mae Stone Treasurer Mollie Frye Reporter Miss Virginia Goode Sponsor MEMBERS Mary G. Barnes-. Dorothy Bryant John Bryant Eugene Belton Earnestine Fe’rgu.son Mollie Frye - Opal Martin F. W. Mitchell Ester Moore Doris Moran Elma Moran Walter A. ' Philpott Carl Plott Nancy Richardson Lottie Rorrer Hazel Scott Paul Spencer Fred Stanley Mae Stone Ruth Prillaman Helen Martin Hubert Clarke Irving Weinstein Virginia Barnes Barbara Shaw Charles Hayforp Beatrice Thomassqn The national Beta Club is a non-secret leadership organization for high school students of America whose objects are: to encourage effort, to promote character, to stimulate achievement among its members, and to assist the students to continue education after High School graduation. The Bassett chapter of the National Beta Club was one of the first twenty to organize having its formation in 1936-37 under the direction of Mr. E. C. Hoover. Qualifications for membership are either a Junior or Senior in High School with a high scholastic record and commendable conduct. Ten privates were eligible in the fall of 1941 for membership and were initiated in an Induction Service before the student body, with Captain Mary G. Barnes and Colonel Paul Spencer in charge. One of the most outstanding features of the year is the National Beta Club Convention where our club is always represented. { 29 If 4 30 lc ' 0440 tJt 0 J 04 j ' ' i Qana Elizabeth Anne Bowman John Bryant Paul Spencer Tyndal Young Eubert Clarke Alice Jones Erma Stone Lonnie Ingram Carl Plott . . . Editor-in-Chief . . Asisociate Editor Business Manager Typist . . . Senior Reporter . . . .Society Editor . . . .Sports Editors . . . . Elitmor Editor Vera McCall I Fred Stanley j ■ ■ ■ • Doris Martin I Lilly Turner j • • • • Christine Dodson J Helen Smith j Carolyn Ingram j Miss Nell Long. . . . . . . .Junior Reporters Sophomore Reporters . Ereshmen Reporters Sponsor ' Eessor Hoover ' s Gang, the school paper sponsored by the Senior Class appears weekly in The Bassett Journal and contains editorials, scoops, poems, personals and sports writings. The school is very grateful to Mr. .Scoggins for his kindness in permitting us to include this section in his paper. AtUerHrkuft SocleiM Alice Jones Tyndal Young . . . Helen Martin . . . Norvelle Clarke Ruby Jones President Vice President Secretary-Treasurer . . Sergeant-at-Arms Webster Martin. Carl Plott Eubert Clarke. . . Miss Ethel Stone Chaplain Critic Program Chairman Sponsor MEMBERS Jane Ashworth Jean Bailey Mary G. Barnes Virginia Barnes Cornelia Bassett Addie Belle Boyd Jay Brammer Barbara Carter Eubert Clarke Norman Clarke Norvelle Clarke Mabel Collier Margaret Cruise Jessie Crews Virginia Cruise Arlene Daniel Marie Eggle.ston Woody Eggleston Genoa Elgin Frances Foley Agnes Fox Carolyn Fulcher Ruth Goins Frances Hancock Rainie Harris Gladys Howard Lavalette Howard Thurman Ingram Juanita Jarrett Zelma J.arrett Gene J essee Nellie Johnson Alice Jones Maxine Jones Pauline Lackey Bernice Law Ruby Law Ferne Leftwich Lee Luke Emma Manning Evelyn Martin Helen Martin Kathleen Martin Rachel Martin F. W. Mitchell Doris Moran Elma Moran Lois Nash Bud Philpott Helen C. Philpott Carl Plott Reba Prillaman Lois Ramsey Lonis Ramsey Blanche Ratcliffe Nancy Richardson Lottie Rorrer Hazel Scott Barbara Shaw Berla Sloan Frances Smith Ora Stone Beatrice Thomasson Eleanor Tiller Evelyn Turner Fill ie Turner Esther Weinstein Nancy Wii liams Mozelle Wright Tyndal Young Virginia Young The Athenian Literary Society was organized in 1940. It was named in recognition of the achievements of the Athenians during the Golden age of Greece, this being a period in history which has never been surpassed and rarely equalled in culture. This Society has for its purpose promoting the development of moral, the intellectual, and the social capacities of each member, to the extent that the fine arts may be understood and appreciated and that a greater sense of patriotism and virtue may be maintained as signified by the motto of the society which is “Ever on the Upward Trail. At the time of reorganization, October 23, 1941, the society sponsored a membership drive at the end of which the membership total was seventy-seven, this number including both the new and former active and honorary members. The new members expressed a fine spirit of sports- manship by participating in the program of initiation which was planned by the officers and the sponsor. The society presented a number of entertaining and inspirational debates, plays, dia- logues and musicales during the school year. 32 1 - JicdUt QluL OFFICERS John Bryant Alice Jones Mollie Frye Woody Eggleston Lottie Rorrer President Vice President Secretary .... Treasurer Reporter MEMBERS Virginia Barnes Elizabeth’ Anne Bowman Nannie May Foley Mollie Frye Zelma Jarrett Alice Jones Maxine Jones Lottie Rorrer Barbara Shaw John Bryant Norvelle Clarke Woody Eggleston Charles Hayford Henry Brown Hoover F. W. Mitchell, Jr. The Latin Club was organized November 8, 194!, and immediately applied to the National Junior Classical League for membership. It was organized to promote classical interest. The club holds meetings and has programs every two weeks. Motto : ‘ ‘ Semper progressus Colors: Purple and White Sponsor: Miss Shirley Brightwell QluL OFFICERS Rachel Martin President Evelyn Martin Vice President Eleanor Tiller Secretary Annie Ruth Whitlock Treasurer Virginia Young Reporter MEMBERS Daphne Craig Emma Manning June Moran Blondena Shel.ton Annie R. Whitlow Nolie Dodson Evelyn Martin Lois Nash Eleanor Tiller Lucille Williams Rainie Harris Rachel Martin Katherine Prillaman Esther Weinstein Virginia Young The Library Club was organized under the leadership of Miss Nell Long. The chief purpose of the organization is to promote a higher interest in the library and to improve its appearance. The members have sponsored an interesting Chapel program, a Book Week Exhibition and have worked to improve the appearance of the books and other materials in the library. sS( 33 }■ 4 3 1 } anA MEMBERS Ray Adams Harvey Bullocks Wayne Spencer Pete Atkins Betty Warner Paul Spencer Doris Nash Mabel Collier Frances Southard Losia Rorrer Earl Choate Webster Martin L. D. Buckner Norvelle Clarke Jerome Stafford Martha Stultz Loveline Stone Bill Koontz Not pictured are: H. D. Roger Rainie Harris The Bassett High School Band was organized in September with eight members. The membership has increased greatly and the band expects to be one of the leading organizations of Bassett High School. They took part in the Santa Claus Parade and the outcome will be remem- bered by each member. Webster Martin. Charles Hayford Earl Choate Earl Choate E. C. Hoover .... OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary- T reasurer Reporter Sponsor MEMBERS Webster Martin Charles Hayford Earl Choate Ray Osborne Walter Holt George Metz Edward Moran Kenneth Clarke Lewis Norton Wayne Spencer Herman Byrd John Childress Edward Craig Harry Dalton Edward Amos Maxine Mason Lindsey Baswell F. E. Marsh Ralph Jarrett Dalton Holt The Safety Patrol was organized for the purpose of preventing accidents and assisting other organizations in charitable deeds. Through their splendid works many serious accidents have been prevented. They have aided the bus drivers in the prevention of accidents and have greatly influenced the promoting of safety, both on the school buses and on the playgrounds. The Patrol has sent representatives to The National Convention of Safety Patrol , in Washington, D. C., for the past five years. On these occasions the entire Patrol, accompanied by the Drum and Bugle Corps, made a creditable showing in the two-mile long, colorful parade down Constitution Avenue in our National Capital. We wish the organization continued success- 35 }S=- AtkletiJC A6AjOc4 UiMt Buster Philpott Norman Clarke Tyndal Young Erma Stone Walter Albert Philpott Blanche Ratcliffe Agnes Fox Ruby Jones Mary G. Barnes Virginia Barnes Elizabeth Anne Bowman Lloyd Byrd Jean Bailey Ruth Barnes Norvelle Clarke Norman Clarke Eubert Clarke Bobbie Carter Edward Craig J iMMY Dodson Clyde Eggleston Agnes Fox Vivian Flippin OFFICERS CHEERLEADERS Nancy Williams MEMBERS Henry Brown Hoover Eloise Hutchinson Lonnie Ingram Edgar Jarrett Bill Jones Ruby Jones PosiE Jones Edd Jones Ben Koontz Bill Koontz Marvin Little Doris Martin Buster Philpott Carl Plott Ruth Prillaman ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION President Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Social-Program Committee Mary G. Barnes Blanche Ratcliffe Bobbie Philpott Walter A. Philpott Adilene Philpott Josephine Philpott Blanche Ratcliffe Lottie Rorrer Lois Rorrer Barbara Shaw Frances Smith Erma Stone Calvin Vernon Nancy Williams Bill Woody Reese Woody Tyndal Young After a very successful year in ' 40- ' 41, the Athletic Association began a seconj term under the leadership of Coach ” Lemons. The highlights of the ' 42 program are to promote interest in athletics and sports in our school. Our outstanding aim is to arouse the interest of our town people in what we do in the field of sports. An increase in public enthusiasm was shown during the basket ball season and we are looking forward to a big turn out at the baseball games. CtAjerLaU QUJ). The line-up for the ”42 baseball team looks promising with the return of several experienced men. The boys are looking forward to a very successful year and hope to be supported by the school and town people. TEMPORARY LINE-UP Bud Philpott Catcher Lonnie Ingram Pitcher Bill Koontz First Base Carl Plott Second Base Reese Woody Short Stop Norman Clarke 1 t-i • j d Ben Koontz j Third Base Tom Shaw Right Field Lloyd Byrd Center Field Eubert Clarke Left Field Bruce Lemons Coach Jimmy Dodson Manager Edward Craig Bill Woody Clyde Eggleston QiflU, ' loAJzet l alL The girls, coached by Miss Louise Keller, began their new season with great enthusiasm and fine sportsmanship Dtie to inexperience the girls can not boast of many ictories but they can well boast of their fine efforts. Erma Stone and Posie Jones were high scorers for the season. The team will be weakened greatly by the graduation of the majority of players. Ruby Jones GU, RDS Mary G. Barnes I-Ois Rorrer Doris Martin ' i tan F-lippin Mamie Stone Erma Stone Nancy Williams I-ORW.ARDS Eliz.abeth . nne Bow.m.an Tyndal Young Lottie Rorrer Posie Jones Ruth Prillaman Miss Louise Keller Coach Erma Stone I Ruby Jones j Bl ANCHE RaTCLIFFE cuUzet aU Henry B. Hoover Carl Plott Reese Woody Edward Craig CENTER Buster Philpott [-ORWARDS Walter Albert Philpott GUARDS Bill Woody Clyde Eggleston Marvin Little Lonnie Ingram Bobby Philpott Jimmy Dodson Calvin Vernon Bruce Lemons Coach Buster Philpott Captain Bill Jones Manager With the return of several lettermen the ' 41- ' 42 basket ball team set out with grim determina- tion to make this year a great success. Through the guidance of Coach Lemons the boys won six games of the ten played. Although there will be 4 lettermen to start in the next basket ball year, which promises to be a very good one, the loss of Henry B. Hoover, Marvin Little, Lonnie Ingram, Calvin Vernon and Carl Plott will be greatly felt. 39 Jlaii WiU G ui The students pressed in closely around the lawyer as the time came for the reading of the Last W ill and Testament The lawyer arose and began reading the will as follows: 1. To Mr. Hoover, the Senior Class wills and bequeaths their deepest gratitude and life-long friendship for all the help and interest that he has shown the class. 2. To the faculty, the Senior Class wills and bequeaths all the senior grades, which were not perfect, and all the silly answers that were received during tests and exams. W ' e also will them our life-long friendship. The Senior Class wills all of the following things to the Junior Class and hope they have as much fun being a Senior as we did. 3. Elizabeth Anne Bowman wills and bequeaths to Betty W arner and X ' orvelle Clarke her ability to wise crack. 4 Alice Jones wills and bequeaths to Dura Prillaman her senior dignity. 5. Lottie Rorrer wills and bequeaths to Lois Rorrer her high school beau, Edgar Jarrett. b. Llovd Bvrd wills and bequeaths to Barbara Shaw his abilitv to sleep till the hell rings at 3:30. 7. Henry Brown Hoover wills and bequeaths to Thurman Ingram his ability in collecting other people ' s ten-cent jewelry. 8. Agnes Fox wills and bequeaths to Thelma Hancock and Lenora Lackey her ability in keeping love affairs a secret. b. Beatrice Thomasson wills and bequeaths to Loveline Stone and Reese W oody her secret of beautiful hair and a bottle of Color-Back. 10 Ruby Jones wills and bequeaths to Eugene McGhee her tongue-wagging qualities. 1 1 . Eugene Belton wills and bequeaths to Galen Bowman and Billie Law his fine English grades. 12. W illiam Jones wills and bequeaths to Addie Belle Boyd and Marie Nash his excess pounds. 13. Carolyn Fulcher wills and bequeaths to Nannie Mae Foley and Norman Clarke her ability to cram the night before the big blow out (exams). 14. G. T. Craig wills and bequeaths to Irving W ' einstein his great height. 1 5. Erma Stone wills and bequeaths to Virginia Barnes her basket ball suit and her long shots. lb. Paul Spencer wills and bequeaths to Genoa Elgin his love for himself. 17 Zelma Jarrett wills and bequeaths to Cornelia Bassett all neglected Latin homework. 18. Carl Plott wills and bequeaths to F. W ' . Mitchell his poetic ability and song writing qualities. 19 Helen Martin wills and bequeaths to Mozelle W right her position as bookkeeper on the Annual Staff 20. Eubert Clarke wills and bequeaths to Fred Stanley his modesty and refinement. 21. Ruth Prillaman wills and bequeaths to Nancy W illiams her ballroom charms. 22. Frances Smith wills and bequeaths to Myrtle Haynes all of the antique chewing gum that is left under the desk tops. 23. Doris Moran wills and bequeaths to Mae Stone her reputation for honesty. •� }( 40 24. Mary Groome Barnes wills and bequeaths to Gertrude Guilliams her senior desk. 25. Christine Martin wills and bequeaths to Lillian Fulcher her meekness in class. 26. Ruby Law wills and bequeaths to Hazel Scott her ability to primp in school. 27. Tommie Turner wills and bequeaths to Wayne Ingram his knowledge of mending shoes. 28. Lonnie Ingram wills and bequeaths to Bobby Philpott his knowledge as soda jerker. 29. Lois Prillaman wills and bequeaths to Ruth Goins her ability to use lipstick and rouge. 30. Gladys Howard wills and bequeaths to Vera McCall her crazy questions in Chemistry. 31. Calvin Vernon wills and bequeaths to Gretchen Amos his ability to know and tell all. 32. Marvin Little wills and bequeaths to Dorothy Bryant his ability to cook up an excuse to get off the school grounds. 33. Maxine Jones wills and bequeaths to Bernice Law her ability to be on time for classes. 34. Webster Martin wills and bequeaths to Effie Spencer his enjoyment of looking at maga- zines during class. 35. Tyndal Young wills and bequeaths to Frances Atkins her ability in obtaining ads for Timber Tints. 36. John Bryant wills and bequeaths to Lucy Conner his dunce stool and cap. 37. Ora Stone wills and bequeaths to Elizabeth Stultz her enjoyment of writing and receiving letters. 38. Woody Eggleston wills and bequeaths to Opal Martin his knowledge concerning the government. 39. Louise Hylton wills and bequeaths to Ailene Martin her studious attitude. 40. Charles Hayford wills and bequeaths to Eva Cahill his neglect of not sleeping the night before. 41. Ernestine Ferguson wills and bequeaths to Esther Moore her habit of blushing. 42. David Joyce wills and bequeaths to Margaret Cruise his being capable of knowing a thing without telling it. 43. Elaine Nolan wills and bequeaths to Frances Southard her success in borrowing. 44. Harold Carter wills and bequeaths to Edgar Jarrett his superhuman understanding. 45. Elma Moran wills and bequeaths to Verlyn Taylor her qualities for a hookworm. 46. Blanche Ratcliffe wills and bequeaths to Jane Ashworth her ability as booster for the Annual. 47. Nancy Richardson wills and bequeaths to Walter Albert Philpott her capability of help- ful suggestions, concerning the homework. 48. Ben Koontz wills and bequeaths to Herman Mullins his opinion on the war situation. 49. Tommie Shaw wills and bequeaths to Curtis Shively and Molly Frye his Yankee accent. 50. Bruce Lemons wills and bequeaths to the senior teacher of ' 42-’43 his ability in making decisions on all of those Senior Problems. Gladys Howard Tyndal Young Senior Mary Groome Barnes Secretary and Treasurer of Freshman Class, 39; I ' reshman Reporter, ' 39; Secretary and Treasurer of Sophomore Class. ' 40; Sophomore Reporter, Shake- spearean Literary Society, ' 39- ' 40; Home Economics Club. ' 40; Varsity Club, 40; Girls ' Basket Ball. 39- ' 41- ' 42; Drum Majorette of Drum and Bugle Corps, ■39- ' 40- ' 4! ; Vice President of Beta Club, 41 ; Athenian Literary Society, ' 41- ' 42; President, Latin Club, 41; Pianist, Athenian Literary Society, 42; Associate Editor of Timber Tints, ' 42. Eugene Belton Vice President of Sophomore Class, Patrick Henry Literary Society, ' 39-40; Class Reporter. ' 40- ' 41; Beta Club, ' 40- ' 42. Elizabeth Anne Bowman Shakespearean Literary Society, ' 39-40; Pianist, Athenian Literary Society, ' 41- ' 42; Basket Ball, ' 40- 41-42; Varsity Club, 40; Junior Reporter, 41; Editor-in-Chief, ' Fessor Hoover ' s Gang, 42; Latin Club, ' 42; Athletic Club, ' 41- ' 42; Home Econoiriics. John Bryant Industrial Arts. ' 38- 39, ' 39- ' 40; Patrol, ' 38- ' 39, ' 39- ' 40, ' 40- ' 41 ; Lieutenant of Patrol. ' 39- ' 40; Captain, ' 40- ' 4l ; Red Cross Council, ' 38- ' 39; Jeffersonian Literary Society. ' 38- ' 39, ' jq- ' Jo; 4-H Club Secretary and Treasury, 38- 39; Track, ' 39- ' 40; Beta Club, ' 40- ' 41. ' 41 - ' 42; Associate Editor of Newspaper, ' 41 - ' 42; Vice Presii-lent of Senior Class, 41- 42; Senior Council Lloyd Byrd Patrick Henry Literary Society. 38- 39; Industrial Arts Club, ' 39- ' 40; Basket Ball, ' 41 ; Baseball, ' 40- ' 4l ; .Assistant Campaign Manager of Timber Tints, ' 42; .Athletic Club, ' 41- 42. Harold Carter Industrial Arts Club, ' 38- ' 39; Lee Literary Society, ■38- ' 39, Eubert Clarke Camera Club, ' 39- ' 40; Athletic Club, ' 40; Football Team, ' 40; transfer from Lenoir High School, Lenoir, N. C.. in 1941; Athenian Literary Society, ' 41-42; Senior Reporter, 4 1 - ' 42; l.atin Club, ' 40- ' 4l ; Senior Council. ' 4l- ' 42; Monitor Club, 40. George Thomas Craig Lee Literary Society. 38- 39, ' 39-40; Industrial Arts Club, ' 38- ' 39, ' 40- 41. Charlie Woody Eggleston Patrick Henry Literary Society, ' 39- ' 40; Industrial Arts, ' 39- ' 40; Drum and Bugle Corps, ' 37- ' 38, ' 38- ' 39, ' 40- ' 4I ; Latin Club. 41- 42; Treasurer, Latin Club, ' 41 - ' 42; Track, ' 40- ' 41. Ernestine Ferguson Shakespearean Literary Society, ' 38- 39; Key Literary Society, ' 40-41 ; Home Economics Club; Beta Club, ' 40- ' 4l, 4 1 - ' 42. Agnes Fox Torch Y, ' 38- ' 39; Glee Club, ' 40- ' 4l; Hi-Y Club, 40- 41 ; Pep Club, 40- 41 ; Home Economics Club, ' 40- ' 41 ; Personality Club, ' 40- 41; Athenian Literary Society; Athletic Club. Caroi.yn Eulcher Shakespearean Literary Society, ' 38- 39; Athenian Literary Society, ' 40- ' 41, ' 41 - ' 42; Home Economics Club. Charles Donavan Hayford School Patrol, Patrick Henry Literary Society, Industrial Arts Club, Vdce President, School Patrol, Sergeant-at-Arms, Senior Class. Henry Brown Hoover Patrick Henry Literary Society, ' 39- ' 40; Industrial Arts, ' 39- 40; Drum and Bugle Corps, ' 37- 38, 39- 40, Latin Club, ' 41- ' 42; Baseball, ' 39- ' 40, ' 40- ' 41. Gladys Howard Shakespearean Literary Society, ' 39- ' 40; Home Economics, ' 40- 42; V ' ice President of Key Literary- Society, ' 41; Latin Club, ' 41; Athenian Literary Society, ' 42. Louise TIylton Home Economics Club, Literary Society, Athenian Tdterary Society, ' 39- ' 40; Shakespearean. ' 40- ' 41- ' 42. Lonnie Ingram Shakespearean Literary Society, 39-40; Athletic Club, ' 39- ' 40- ' 4I- ' 42; Baseball, ' 40- ' 41- ' 42; Basket Ball, ' 40- ' 41- ' 42; Captain, Basket Ball, 40; Treasurer, Junior Class, ' 41; Treasurer, Senior Class, 42; Varsity Club, ' 40- ' 41- ' 42; Industrial Arts Club, ' 39- ' 40. Zf.lma Graham Jarrett T.ee Literary Society, ' 39- ' 40; Chaplain, Key Literary- Society, ' 41; Athenian Literary Society. ' 41- ' 42; Treasurer, Home Economics Club, ' 41 ; Latin Club, ' 41- ' 42. Alice Craddock Jones Lee Literary Society, ' 38- ' 39- ' 40; Drum and Bugle Corps, ' 38- ' 39- ' 40; Basket Ball, ' 4()- ' 41; .Athletic Club, ' 40- ' 41- ' 42; Secretary and Treasurer of .Athenian Literary Society, ' 40- ' 41; Society Editor, Newspaper Staff, ' 41- ' 42; President, Athenian Literary- Society, 41 - ' 42; Vice President, Latin Club. 41 - ' 42; Home Economics Club, ' 39- ' 40- ' 41- ' 42. Hazel Ma.xine Jones Torch Y, ' 38- ' 39; Science Club, ' 39- 40; School Band- ' 40- ' 41; Home Economics, ' 39- ' 40- ' 4l- ' 42 ; transferred from Marion High School. Marion, Virginia, in 41 ; Latin Club, 41-42; Athenian Literary, ' 41- ' 42; Pro- gram Chairman, Latin Club, ' 41- ' 42. Ruby Jones Shakespearean Literary Society, ' 38- 39; Basket Ball, ' 39- ' 40- ' 41- ' 42 ; Athenian Literary Society, ' 40- ' 41- 42; Sergeant-at-,Arms, ' 40- ' 41, ' 41- 42; ’arsity Club. ' 40- 41 - ' 42; Senior Class Social Committee, ' 41 - ' 42; William Jones Baseball, 39; Jeffersonian Literary Society, Sergeant- at-.Arms, Industrial Arts, 39- 40; Drum Major, ' 40- 41 ; Basket Ball Manager, ' 40- 42; Athenian Literary- Society, ' 41-42; President, Junior Class, ' 4()- ' 41. James Dan id Joyce Shakespearean Literary Society, ' 36- 37 ; Jeffersonian Literary- Society, 38- 39; Industrial .Arts, ' 3ti- ' 37- ' 38- 39. Ben Franklin Koontz Lee Literary Society, ' 39; Drum and Bugle Corps, ’37- ' 38- ' 39- ' 40; Sergeant-Bugler of Drum Corps, ' 38- ' 39- ' 40; School Band, ' 38- ' 39- ' 42; Industrial Arts. ' 39- ' 40: School Bowling Team, ' 40: Baseball, ' 39- ' 41- ' 42; Varsity Club, ' 41 - ' 42; Athenian Literary Society, ' 40. Ruby Law Shakespearean Literary Society, Athenian Literary Society, Home Economics Club. Marvin Moran Little, Jr. Jeffersonian Literary Society, ' 39- ' 40: Basket Ball, ' 40- ' 41- ' 42; Athletic Club, ' 40- ' 41- ' 42; Industrial Arts, ' 39- ' 40. Christine Martin Home Eckers Club, Victorian Literary Society, Junior Classical League. Helen Virginia Martin Lee Literary Society, ' 39- ' 40; Newspaper Staff, ' 40; Beta Club, ' 4i- ' 42; Athenian Literary Society, ' 41 - ' 42; Treasurer, Annual Staff, 42; Home Economics, ' 40- ' 41- ' 42; Secretary, Beta Club, 40; Secretary, Athenian Literary Society, 41. Webster Shelton Martin Lee Literary Society, ' 39- 40; School Safety Patrol, ' 38- ' 39- ' 40- ' 41- ' 42 ; Lieutenant of Patrol, 39; Vice President, ' 40; President, ' 41 ; Industrial Arts, ' 38- ' 39- ' 41 ; Track, ' 40-41-42; School Band, ' 41- ' 42; Chaplain, Athenian Literary Society, 41. Doris Moran Lee Literary Society, Athenian Literary Society, Beta Club, ' 41- 42; Campaign Manager, Annual Staff, Home Economics Club. Elma Moran Lee Literary Society, Home Eckers Club, Beta Club, Athenian Literary Society. Elaine Nolan Jeffersonian Literary Society, ' 38- 39; Shakespearean Literary Society, ' 39- ' 40; Key Literary Society, ' 40; Home Economics Club. Carl Vernon Plott Critic, Athenian Literary Society, ' 42; President Senior Class, ' 42: Student Council, ' 42: Humor Editor, Timber Tints, 42; Humor Editor, ' Fessor Floover ' s Gang, ' 42; Beta Club, ' 4I- ' 42; School Patrol, 41; Latin Club, ' 41; Varsity Club, ' 41-42; Baseball, ' 40- 41- 42 : Ba.sket Ball, 41 - ' 42; Lee Literary Society, ' 39- ' 40; Secretary, Junior Class, ' 41 ; Drum and Bugle, ' 38- ' 39 ' 40; Reporter, Latin Club, ' 41 ; Industrial Arts, 38- 39; President, Marshall ' s Sophomore Class, ' 39. Lois Prillaman Lee Literary Society, ' 39- ' 40; Home Economics Club, .Athenian l.iterary Society, ' 40- ' 41- ' 42. Ruth Moore Prillaman Patrick Henry Literary Society, ' 39- ' 40; Basket Ball, ' 39- ' 40- ' 41- ' 42; Home Economics, ' 40- ' 41-42; Red Cross Council, ' 39; Varsity Club, ' 40; Drum and Bugle Corps, ' 40- ' 41 ; Beta Club, ' 41- ' 42 ; ExecutiveCommittee of Beta Club, 41; Latin Club, 41; Athletic Club, ' 41-42; Vice President of Athletic Club, ' 41; Vice President of Athenian Literary Society, ' 41; Student Council, 42; Assistant Business Manager of Annual ' 42. Blanche Adrienne Ratcliffe Program Chairman, Freshman Class, Glee Club, transferred from Martinsville High School, President of Sophomore Class, Reporter, Victorian Literary Society, ' 39; Vice President, Junior Class, Critic of Athenian Literary Society, Program Chairman of Latin Club, Vice President of Home Eckers Club, Manager, Girls ' Basket Ball, Senior Social Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Annual staff. Chairman, Social Committee Athletic Club, Cheer Leader. Nancy Richardson Jeffersonian Literary Society, ' 39- ' 40; Athenian Literary Society, ' 41- ' 42; Vice President, Freshman Class, ' 39; Beta Club, ' 41- ' 42; Home Economics Club, ' 41 ; Secretary, Red Cross, ' 40- ' 42. Lottie Rorrer Lee Literary Society, ' 39; Jeffersonian Literary Society, ' 40; Key Literary Society, ' 41 ; .Athenian Literary Society, 42; Beta Club. ' 41-42; Home Eckers Club, Basket Ball, 41- 42; Varsity Club, 41- 42 ; Red Cross Council, 41 ; Reporter of Latin Club, 42. Thomas Walton Shaw Spanish Club, ' 39; Hockey, ' 39- ' 40- ' 41 ; Athletic Association, ' 39- ' 40- ' 41- 42; Baseball, ' 40-41; Soccer, ' 40- ' 41; Basket Ball, ' 39- ' 40- ' 41: Student Council, ' 41- ' 42; transferred from West Haven High School. James Paul Spencer Carthagenian Literary Society, ' 38- ' 39, ' 39- ' 40; Presi- dent, ' 40- ' 41; Vice President of Sophomore Class, ' 39- ' 40; transferred from Ridgeway High School in 1941, Beta Club, ' 40- ' 41- ' 42; Program Committee, Beta Club, ' 40- ' 41; Track, 41; Business Manager of Fessor Floover ' s Gang, ' 41 - ' 42; President, Beta Club, 41 - ' 42. Erma Elizabeth Stone Basket Ball, ' 39- ' 40- ' 41 ; Varsity Club, ' 39; , ' thletic Club, 40- 41 - ' 42; Sports Editor of Newspaper Staff, ' 41- ' 42; Senior Class Social Committee, ' 41- ' 42; Jeffersonian Literary Society, ' 38- ' 39: Athenian Literary Society, ' 40- ' 41- ' 42; Campaign Manager of Annual, ' 41- ' 42. Ora Stone Home Economics Club, ' 40; Athenian Literary Society, ' 41- 42 ; Jeffersonian Literary Society, ' 39- ' 40. Cassie Beatrice Thomasson Jeffersonian Literary Society, ' 39; Victorian Literary Society, 40; Athenian Literary Society, ' 41 - ' 42; Home Economics, ' 40- ' 41- ' 42; Beta Club, 41- 42 ; Secretary, Senior Class, ' 41- 42; Secretary of Senior Council, ' 41- ' 42 ; Treasurer, Beta Club, ' 41- ' 42 ; Vice President of Beta Club. 41- 42; Reporter, Athenian Literary So- ciety, ' 42. Thomas Gruessner Turner Industrial Arts, ' 38- ' 39- ' 40: Jeffersonian Literary Society, ' 39- ' 40; Shakespearean Literary Society, ' 38- ' 39; School Band, ' 41- ' 42. Galvin Coolidge Vernon President, Freshman Glass, ' 38- ' 39; Shakespearean Literary Society, ' 39- ' 40; Industrial Arts, ' 39- ' 40; Drum and Bugle, ' 38- ' 39- ' 40; Baseball, ' 39- ' 40; Basket Ball, ' 38- ' 39- ' 40- ' 41 ; Track, ' 40- ' 41 ; Latin Club, ' 41 ; Varsity Club, ' 40; Athletic Association, ' 41, Tyndal Opal Young Jeffersonian Literary Society, 39-40; Drum and Bugle Corps, ' 39; Home Economics, 40-41 - ' 42; Basket Ball, ' 4I- ' 42: Athletic Club, ' 41- ' 42; Vice President, Athenian Literary Society, Assistant Busi- ness Manager, Timber Tints, ' 42. { 43 QlaM Why did I, Bassett Journal ' s Ace Reporter, have to cover a social gathering, when there ' s more excitement at a ball game, especially when the Yanks were pitching their Ace, Lonnie Ingram i’ But that ' s the way my boss, Lizzie Bowman, orders me around. W ' ell, I had to do it! Leaving the office at 7:15 (courtesy Byrd and Company, Retail Jewelers), I hailed a taxi. Was I surprised to find Henry Hoover driving the crate. He said, Where to. Buddy? and I told him to the Lemons’ estate and not to spare the gas. We raced through the streets like a thousand-legged worm and finally came upon Copper Ben Koontz, who was waving his night stick like the frantic guy he is. Then we almost ran into Madame Barnes, world’s greatest pianist, who was touring America on a personal engagement expedition. Was she mad! I laughed like one who listens to Tom Shaw ' s Hello Program, over Station F. L. O. P. We finally passed Tom Thumb Turner’s shoe shop and Marvin Little’s Missing Link chain store. Then I noticed a bright sign, Blanche Ratcliffe singing at the Riverside with Web Martin ' s Orchestra. ” I noticed further that this sign was painted by Eugene Belton, famous artist. After many bumps and knocks in Hoover’s two-bit Taxi, I reached my destination. We were greeted by the butler, David Joyce, who escorted me to the living room where a whole host of world celebrities were gathered. There was Paul Spencer, U. S. Senator; Calvin Vernon, Naval Recruiting Officer; Charles Hayford, famous horse and mule doctor; Harold Carter, P. G. A. champion; John Bryant, famous news columnist; G. T. Craig, well-known playboy; Tyndal Young, can opener saleswoman; Gladys Howard, giving advice to the lovelorn; Elma Moran, Hollywood’s famous child singer; Doris Moran, famous circus actress; Helen Martin, famous religious authority; Eubert Clarke, town’s glamor boy; Woody Eggleston, postmaster; Nancy Richardson, Red Cross Nurse; Ruth Prillaman, dancing star; Elaine Nolan, famous radio comedienne; Beatrice Thomas- son, author of Books on How ' to Cook ; Maxine Jones, famous typist and news lady, and Ruby Jones, famous girls ' coach. Ruby Law was talking continually about her mansion just being com- pleted (located at Patrick Springs). Proceeding into the kitchen, I found Erma and Ora Stone, famous food authorities, preparing burnt offerings. Lois Prillaman was yelling frantically over her famous recipe failing, Agnes Fox, famous heiress, nibbling crackers, was surrounded by a host of admirers, and that daring red-head star of the screen was no other than Carolyn Fulcher. After snooping and smuggling a few snaps of the gay party, I left the back way in order to avoid any last minute rush. I walked into the garden, w ' here the host, Mr. Bruce Lemons, famous biologist, was showing his new ' plant specie to Ernestine Ferguson, Dean of Basset College, and to Zelma Jarrett, well-known dairy owner. Lottie Rorrer, famous and well-known church worker, was explaining the beauty of the specie to Louise Hylton, highly favored cosmetic authority. Later, returning to the office, I found Lizzie in a rage. She was storming about the late edition, which was just off the press. Without having any chance to e.xplain. she roared out like Mt Vesuvius into my ears the w ' ords You’re fired. So, friends, here I am. Anybody got a nickel for a cup of coffee!’ Carl Plott Zfulo f44J The time has come when we must bid “adieu To our teachers and friends who have proven true, Onward we go; each by name, Marching into a field of fame Over the roads of hardship and strife Never faltering through the trials of life, And as we go into this world to take our places. We look back upon the familiar faces Who through toil, love, and cooperation Have led us onward to our destination. So to you, through this book we will try to express Our appreciation, for the part you have played in our “Success Good-by, dear teachers and every one, We hope you have found our work well done. Blanche Ratcliffe 4 45 Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. AND DIVISIONS ' F ie IV orld ' s L argest Ma?iufacturers of Case Goods BASSETT P ' URNTTURE CO., BASSETT, VEA. J. D. BASSETT MANUFACTURING CO., BASSETT, VA. W. M. BASSETT FURNITURE CO., MARTINSVILLE, VA. BASSETT SUPERIOR LINES, BASSETT, VA. BASSETS ' CHAIR CO., BASSET ' E, VA. BUILD YOUR BODIES FOR ALL AMERICANS ACADEMICALLY AND ATHLETICALLY WITH DAIRY PRODUCTS Milk — Butter — Ire Cream Clover Creamery Co., Inc. I.HERIHAN awiUds dest Store STUDENTS’ SHOPPING CENTER for Style Quality Value Our Congratul.ations TO THE Cl.A.SS of ’4-2 STANDARDS OF QUALITY Metropolitan and Light White Flours IVIeet Every Baking Need . . . Because They Are Milled Under Super-Scientific Control in the “South’s Finest and Best Equipped Flour Mill’’ . . . Because Service is An Axiom of Our Organization, Which Results in Assured Satisfaction to Our Customers Roanoke City Mills, Inc. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA ■ 4 , 47 Tuos. B. Stanley, President and Treasurer J. D. Bassett, Tice President C. Stanley, First I ' ice President F. H. 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