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

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1945 volume:

LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA VIRGINIA HIGH GCHOUL UTERAKI AND ATHLETIC LEAGUE Box 1487, Charlottesville, Virginia CGMS1NTG ON THE 1945 PUBLICATIONS CGVTEsT Annual a Group 3 Timber Tints. Bassett High School; Rating, Superior I am glad to seo Timber Tints entered in competition again thia year after two years ' absence and wish to congratulate you on the fine year- book you hare publlahed. In many ways it is worthy of commendation. lour overall organization ia dear and orderly) your staff succeeds admirably in presenting a rounded picture of the years ' activities) your photographs, with the exception of that of the Safety Patrol, are generally good) your group Calisthenics pictures and your action sports pictures are excellent in conception, if not always models of photography; your thumbnail sketches of both seniors and Juniors are fitting and at times amusing) I like particularly your layouts for activity groups) placing two activity groups on the left hand page and treating the activities of each group and iden- tifying the individuals pictured on the right. The poses of your Senior buperlatives are very good but your layout is crowded and the printing blurred and unsightly. Gome of your group pioturoa are posed with exceeding stiffness, especially those of your annual staff and senior class officers. I like your lclusion of the prize essay, but regret that your class history and prophecy are not more interestingly written. Your fine number of infant snapshots bespeaks much diligent labor, but again the layout is crowded and the printing un- sightly. Finally 1 wish you had been consistent in identifying the in- dividuals on all your group pictures instead of Just on certain of thoa. Judge) C. William Miller Instructor of English University of Virginia laaaplt (Central § rijnols OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL BASSETT, VIRGINIA r r 7 i zju) ? V-J-- l (= . f. ' a.t 10,1945 Virginia High School Literary And Athletic League Box 1487 .University Station Charlottesville, Virginia Gentlemen: We note that our school has not.entered an annual for the last two years in the contest sponsored by the Virginia High School Literary And Athletic League. Our anhual staff this year has voted to submit a copy of our ”1945 Timber Tints for your consideration. In our high school of 240 membbrship, we have a yearbook sales total of 226 copies with production costs of approximately $1100, which wer e financed largely by ads and donations in addition to the nominal sum of $2.00 per copy for each subscription. We shall appreciate your comments and criticism of this yearbook which we are mailing under separate cover. S ' 4- ’ Very truly yourd, W.E. Spencer, Jr. .Business Mgr ErtiiLQ- Miss Ethey ' J. Stone, Faculty Adviser ”1945 Timber Tints” ( ( ( ( 8x Cibris PUBLISHED BY Zke Senior Class OF BASSETT HIGH SCHOOL BASSETT, VA. Zimber Zints OF Nineteen Hundred and forty -fove v y Rolen C. Bailey. . Wayne E. Spencer Editor Business Manager foreword Old Glory is a symbol of unity, endeavor, and aspiration. It represents the ideals and institutions which have made our country great. These are the same principles that make a school great. United, we, the Class of ' 45, have endeavored to carry out the ideals for which our school and country stands. Through disappointment and attainment we have been comrades, enjoying the companionship of each of our classmates, teachers, and friends. In order that our school-day memories will forever live, we publish the 1945 edition of Timber ' Tints. 4 - Clyde Eggleston U. S. Navy William Johnston U. S. Army Randolph Dyer U. S. Army ' Dedication To our former classmates now in military service, who sacrificially submitted themselves to the inevitable task of insuring every color, race, and creed — PEACE! Furthermore, to Miss Ethel Stone, our tireless Christian leader, who has faithfully exemplified the principles of better living to us, we, the Senior Class of ’45, in humble gratitude dedicate this edition of Timber Tints. Miss Ethel J. Stone Editorial With a glance at the engraved picture on the cover-front of this Timber Tints edition we see symbolized the location on which our world-renowned town, Bassett, is situated. Yes, as in other communities, water, land, and trees (that inspire us by their upward reach) were some of nature’s first gifts to appear on the scene of this thriving community. Along the banks of Smith River in Henry County, in 1902, a small furni- ture plant was established under the creditable leadership of J. D. Bassett, Sr. Constructive, steadfast directors have now developed this one-time small industry of bed room and dining room furniture into a mammoth industry comprising eleven modern factories which constitute the Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. The purpose of the finished products of these factories is to provide comfort and to beautify our houses. Furthermore, making each house a home is no easy task, but the town churches faithfully endeavor to stimulate this desire. Many young men and women from the populace of Bassett have momen- tarily migrated over the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains to take jobs in war emergency defense plants and in the various divisions of our armed forces for the humane purpose of helping the war-weary needy to obtain the same happiness and freedom possessed in our town, but those same indi- viduals look forward to returning to this, their home community, after the war. This progressive world is constantly providing new markets, new scien- tific materials, and more economic, as well as attractive, designs for furni- ture. Through these fields of opportunity, the Bassett Furniture Industries and its employees are aided in their daily obligations of producing better people and better things for a better world. Bassett truly is an exemplified picturesque fruit of “a tree planted by the rivers of water.” E. Carl Hoover B. S., M. S. University of Richmond University of Virginia Principal R. P. Via, A. B. Lincoln Memorial University Assistant Principal History , Physical Education Appreciation of faculty To Mr. E. Carl Hoover and Mr. R. P. Via who have instilled within us an inspiration while we worked together we wish to express our gratitude. To the faculty, who has endeavored to show us the way of training our minds, our bodies, our dispositions, our hearts, and our ideals throughout high school, we leave the friendship and admiration of forty seniors. Ruth A. Whitt B. A. Radford College Latin, History, Music Elizabeth T. Ward B. A. Madison College English, Biology Nell Olivia Long B. S., B. A. Madison College College of William and Mary Columbia University Library School Librarian, English, Physics Ethel J. Stone A. B. Bridgewater College Radford College English, History Eunice M. Lipscomb B. S. Madison College Farmville State Teachers College English, Mathematics Mary Ann Pace B. S. Radford College Home Economics Physical Education Mary Louise Matney B. S. Radford College University of North Carolina Algebra, Geometry Edith F. Divers B. S. Ferrum Junior College Madison College Science, Chemistry Annual [Staff Rolen Bailey. . . . Wayne Spencer. . . James Law Rainie Harris Strother Fulcher Elizabeth Howell Editor Business Manager Treasurer Associate Editor Assistant Business Manager Feature Editor Carolyn Ingram, Chairman Iris Stone Bill Joyce Circulation Esther Weinstein Committee Eugene Stone Helen C. Philpott, Chairman ) Rachel Martin Helen Mason Daphne Craig Marie Eggleston Advertising Com m it tee Helen Smith Virginia Young Club Reporters Mabel Dodson Wilson Thomason Sports Reporters Edith Jones i Bruce Pegram Snapshots Josephine Roger June Moran Typists Billy Young Junior Representative Ray Frith. Sophomore Representative Junior Hylton Miss Ethel |. Stone. Freshman Representative � 2 { 8 The Senior Class wishes to thank the faculty and the student body for the interest and cooperation which they have given to the annual staff so generously throughout the year. Senior Class OFFICERS Rachel Martin. . . Eleanor Tiller. . . Carolyn Ingram. . . Rolen Bailey Bill Joyce Marie Eggleston Strother Fulcher June Moran M iss Ethel J. Stone President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Reporters Program Chairman Sponsor Motto “ Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.” Flowers: Red and White Roses Colors: Red , White and Blue 4 10 } Rolen Bailey “Friend to truth, of soul, sincere. In action faithful, and in honor clear.” Lois Roberta Booth “A smile for all, a greeting glad A friendly, jolly way she had.” Sybil Daphne Craig “A girl you are always glad to meet.” Mabel Marie Dodson “For who can see and then forget The glories of our gay brunette.” Nolie Marie Dodson “Gee whiz — to live is fun; I can make the darkest nook as light as sun.” Lula Marie Eggleston “We know her by her sunny air, Her sparkling eyes, her dark brown hair.” Senior Class Strother Talbert Fulcher “Life is short and sweet, so why hurry?” Rainie Inez Harris “Goodness heightens beauty.” Elizabeth Missouri Howell “Her hair is not more sunny than her heart.” Curtis Lee Ingram “For he’s a jolly good fellow, Which nobody can deny.” Virginia Carolyn Ingram “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” Ralph Brown Jarrett “Always faithful, Always ready, Always the same.” Senior Class Texas Reva Johnson “Silence is golden.” Edith Jones “Her friendship she imparts to those she loves.” William Clarence Joyce “A man of firm belief and strong desire. To what mind and duty doth require.” Ellen Racine Joyce “Her happy disposition, Her sunny smile, Have won her friends for many a mile.” Mary Josephine Roger “Sincere and true, I strive in all my best to do.” James Paul Law “Seest thou a man diligent in his work, he shall stand before kings.” Senior Class Paul Kenneth Martin “In the hearts of man — a man. In the hearts of women — a conqueror.” Rachel Elaine Martin “True to her work, her play, and her friends.” Helen Grey Mason “Jolly, yet serious; Fun-loving, yet sincere.” Mary Martha Moore “A quiet mind is nobler than a crown. ” Elizabeth June Moran “ She’s worth her weight in gold.” Bruce Hines Pegram “The highest honors are those of a good sport.” Senior Class 14 }§ 5 - Helen Claire Philpott “Happy am I, from care I am free Why can’t they all be happy like me?” Betty Josephine Philpott “The smile that wins.” Kathryn Sue Prillaman “On her face there shines both sweetness and light.” Mary Elizabeth Ramsey “Not too serious, not too gay, Just a real pai in everyway.” Lera Pearl Seay “A quiet personality often harbors a good soul.” Margaret Juanita Shelton “The best is not to be explained by words.” Senior Class Helen Alma Smith “A truly elegent taste is generally accom- panied with excellency of heart.” Wayne Efford Spencer, Jr. “Good nature and good sense must ever meet.” Eugene Dillard Stone “Washington is dead; Lincoln is dead; Napofeon is dead; All great men are dead; in fact, I don’t feel so well myself.” Eula Ann Stone “And still they gazed, and still their wonder grew, That one small head Could carry all she knew.” Iris Noland Stone “Affections are as thoughts to her, The measures of her hours.” Howard Wilson Thomason “Never overserious, not too frivolous, But a rare good fellow.” Senior Class Eleanor Glynn Tiller “ Brilliant as the sun, cheery and sweet to everyone.” Esther Weinstein “She is as sweet and musical as Apollo’s lute.” Geneva Lucille Williams “Friendship is no cultural art. It just springs natural from the heart.” Virginia Lou Young “True worth is in being, Not seeming.” Class Song tune: anchors aweigh School days are nearly o’er; Now we must part. Farewell to high school days That gave us such a start. And as we go along Through the held of life, We’ll remember those swell days Forever, in dear ole Bassett Hi. Esther Weinstein Kathryn Prillaman How we hate to leave our friends, Teachers, classmates dear, All who have aided in Our many well spent years. Mem’ries of you will live Through our future life And until we meet again, Here’s wishing you a fond farewell! Senior Statistics i ROLEN CONWAY BAILEY RAINIE INEZ HARRIS Transferred to Bassett from Pulaski, ’43; Vice President of Student Council, ’43; Secre- tary of Student Council, ’44; Glee Club, ’43, ’44; Athenian Literary Society, ’43; Beta Club, ’43, ’44; Treasurer of Junior Class, ’44; Treasurer of Senior Class, ’45; Editor-in-Chief of Timber Tints, ’45; Basket Ball, ’43, ’45; Senior Play, ’ 45 - Library Club, ’42; School Band, ’42; Presi- dent of Mrs. Sacra’s Freshman Class, ’42; Athenian Literary Society, ’42, ’44; Beta Club, ’44, ’45; Chairman of War Bond and Stamp Committee, ’45; Associate Editor of Timber Tints, ’45; Home Economics, ’43, ’44, ’45; Senior Play, ’45 . LOIS ROBERTA BOOTH Glee Club, ’44; Library Club, ’43; Basket Ball, ’43, ’45; Athenian Literary Society, ’43; Reporter of Safety Patrol, ’45; Typist of ’Fessor Hoover ' s Gang , ’45; Home Economics, ’43, ’44, ' 45 - SYBIL DAPHNE CRAIG Program Chairman of Library Club, ’42; Athenian Literary Society, ’43, ’43; Glee Club, ’43, ’44; Advertising Committee of Timber Tints, ’43; Home Economics, ’43, ’45; Presi- dent of Home Economics Club, ’45; Junior Red Cross, ’45. ELIZABETH MISSOURI HOWELL Basket Ball, ’43, ’45; Home Economics, ’43, ’44; Reporter of ' Fessor Hoover ' s Gang, ’44; Pre- Flight, ’45; Feature Editor of Timber Tints, ’43. VIRGINIA CAROLYN INGRAM Class reporter, ’42; Secretary of Sophomore Class, ’43; Glee Club, ’43, ’44; Student Council, ’43, ’44; Secretary of Junior Class, ’44; Athenian Literary Society, ’44; Secretary of Victory Corps, ’44; Secretary of Senior Class, ’45; Presi- dent of Athenian Literary Society, ’45; Chair- man of Subscription Committee of Timber Tints, ’45; Senior Play, ’45. MABEL MARIE DODSON Secretary of Freshman Class, ‘42; Secretary of Sophomore Class, ’43; Glee Club, ’43, ’44; Basket Ball, ’43, ’45; Home Eeconomics, ’43, ’44, ’45; Sports Editor of Timber Tints, ’45. NOLIE MARIE DODSON Library Club, ’42; Safety Patrol, ’43; Athenian Literary Society, ’43; Home Economics, ' 43, ’44, ’45; Program Chairman of Home Economics Club, ' 43. LULA MARIE EGGLESTON Glee Club, ’43, ’44; Athenian Literary Society, ’42, ’43, ’44, ’43; junior Red Cross, ’43; ' Fessor Hoover ' s Gang, ’44; Secretary of Athenian Literary Society, ’44; Home Economics, ’43, ’44; Reporter of ' Fessor Hoover ' s Gang, ’43; Ad- vertising Committee of Timber Tints, ’45; Beta Club, ’45; Senior Play, ’43. CURTIS LEE INGRAM President of Junior Red Cross, ’42; Athenian Literary Society, ’44, ’45; Program Committee of Junior Class, ’44; Pre-Flight, ’45. RALPH BROWN JARRETT Safety Patrol, ’42; Home Room Student Coun- cil, ’43; Beta Club, ’44, ’45; Glee Club, ’44; President of the Student Council, ’45; Athenian Literary Society, ’45. TEXAS REVA JOHNSON Glee Club, ’42, ’43, ’44; Chairman of Finance Committee of Home Economics Club, ’43; Home Economics, ’43, ’44, ’45. EDITH JONES Basket Ball, ’43; Business Manager of Girl’s Basket Ball, ’45; Annual Staff, ’45; Senior Play, ’45. STROTHER TALBERT FULCHER Pre-Flight, ’44; Glee Club, ’44; Athenian Literary Society, ’44, ’45; Treasurer of Victory Corps, ’44; Assistant Business Manager of Timber Tints, ’43; Newspaper Staff, ’45; Senior Play, ’45. WILLIAM CLARENCE JOYCE Treasurer of Freshman Class, ’42; Sergeant at Arms, ’43; Treasurer of Junior Class, ’44; Assistant Treasurer of Senior Class, ’43; Sports Editor of ' Fessor Hoover ' s Gang, ’45; Subscription Committee of Timber Tints, ’43; Basket Ball, ELLEN RACINE JOYCE Home Economics, ’43, ’44, ’45; Athenian Literary Society, ’44; Sports Editor of ’ Fessor Hoover ' s Gang, ’45; Student Council, ’45; Basket Ball, ’45. MARY JOSEPHINE ROGER Library Club, ’43, ’44; Beta Club, ’44, ’45 ; Typist of Timber Tints, ’45; Home Economics, 43 - 44 , ’ 45 - JAMES PAUL LAW Beta Club, ’44, ’45; Treasurer of Timber Tints, ’45. PAUL KENNETH MARTIN Transferred to Bassett from Henry, ' 45; Basket Ball, ’45; Feature Editor of ’ Fessor Hoover ' s Gang, ’45; Athenian Literary Society, ’ 45 - RACHEL ELAINE MARTIN Junior Red Cross, ’42; President of Library Club, ’45; Athenian Literary Society, ’42, ’43, ' 44, ’45; Glee Club, ’43, ’44; Beta Club, ’44, ’45; Timber Tints, ’43; President of Sophomore Class, ’43; Vice President of Junior Class, ’44; Student Council, ’44; President of Beta Club, ’44; President of Senior Class, ’45; Advertising Committee of Timber Tints, ’45; Home Economics, ’44, ’45; Basket Ball, 45; Senior Play, ’45; Salutatorian, ’45. HELEN GREY MASON Victory Corps, ’43; Home Economics, ’43, ’44; Glee Club, ’43, ’44; Beta Club, ’44, ’4s; Presi- dent of Junior Class, ’44; President of Beta Club, ’45; Associate Editor of ' Fessor Hoover ' s Gang, ’45; Advertising Committee of Timber Tints, ’45; Athenian Literary Society, ’45; Basket Ball, ’45. MARY MARTHA MOORE Home Economics, ’43, ’44, ’45; Home Eco- nomics Club, ’45. ELIZABETH JUNE MORAN Library Club, ’42; Junior Red Cross, ’42; President of Sophomore Class, ’43; Secretary of Safety Patrol, ’43; Typist of Timber Tints, ’45; Vice President of Beta Club, ’45; Program Chair- man, ’45; Home Economics, ’43, ’44, ’45. BRUCE HINES PEGRAM Athenian Literary Society, ’43; Basket Ball, ’45; Annual Staff, ’45; Senior Play, ’45. BETTY JOSEPHINE PHILPOTT Vice President of Sophomore Class, ’43; Basket Ball, ’42, ’43, ’44; International Re- lations Club, ’44; Dramatics Club, ’44; Trans- ferred to Bassett from Brevard; Athenian Literary Society, ’45; Glee Club, ’45; Home Economics, ’45. HELEN CLAIRE PHILPOTT Athenian Literary Society, ’42, ' 44; Glee Club, ’43, ’44; Basket Ball, ’43, ’45; Chairman of Advertising Committee of Timber Tint s, ’45; Treasurer of Glee Club, ’45; Dramatics Club and Choir at Brevard, Summer of ’44. KATHRYNE SUE PRILLAMAN Library Club, ’42; Safety Patrol, ’43; Athenian Literary Society, ’44, ’45; Humor Editor of ' Festor Hoover ' s Gang, ’45. MARY ELIZABETH RAMSEY Athenian Literary Society, ’44, ’45; Home Economics, ’43, ’44, ’45; Home Economics Club, ’ 45 - LERA PEARL SEAY Home Economics, ’43, ’44, ’45; Home Eco- nomics Club, ’45. MARGARET JUANITA SHELTON Home Economics, ’44, ’45; Reporter of Home Economics Club, ’45; Athenian Literary Society ’ 45 - HELEN ALMA SMITH Reporter of ' Fessor Hoover ' s Gang, ' 42; Home Economics, ’43, ' 44, ’45; Junior Red Cross, ’43; Vice President of Home Economics Club, ’45; Athenian Literary Society, ’45; Club Reporter of Timber Tints, ’45. WAYNE EFFORD SPENCER, Jr. President of Freshman Class, ’42; Safety Patrol, ’42; School Band, ’42; Athenian Literary Society, ’42, ’43, ’44; Reporter of Sophomore Class, ’43; Assistant Secretary and Treasurer of Glee Club, ’43; Basket Ball, ’43, ’45; Vice President of Glee Club, ’44; Business Manager of Timber Tints, ’45; Senior Play, ’45. EUGENE DILLARD STONE Subscription Committee of Timber Tints, ’45; Humor Editor oi ' Fessor Hoover ' s Gang, ’45. $ 19 ] EULA ANN STONE Program Chairman of Athenian Literary Society, ’45; Beta Club, ’44, ’45; Student Coun- cil, ' 43; Captain of Safety Patrol, ’43, ’45; Valedictorian, ’45. IRIS NOLAN STONE Secretary of Junior Red Cross, ’45; Secretary of Athenian Literary Society, ’45; School Safety Patrol, ’45; Beta Club, ’45; Subscription Com- mittee of Timber Tints, ’45. HOWARD WILSON THOMASON Basket Ball, ’45; Sports Editor of Timber Tints, ’45. ELEANOR GLYNN TILLER Secretary of Library Club, ’42; Beta Club, ’44, ’45; Treasurer of Beta Club, ’44; Athenian Literary Society, ’42, ’43, ’44; Glee Club, ’43, ’44; Vice President of Senior Class, ’45; Editor- in-Chief of ’Fessor Hoover ' s Gang, ' 45; Home Economics, ’43, ’44; Senior Play, ’45. ESTHER WEINSTEIN Athenian Literary Society, ’42, ’43, ’44; Pianist of Athenian Literary Society, ’43, ’44; Library Club, ’42; Beta Club, ’44, ’45; Pianist of Glee Club, ’42, ’43, ’44; Subscription Com- mittee of Timber Tints, ’45; Senior Play, ’45. GENEVA LUCILLE WILLIAMS Library Club, ’42, ’43; Beta Club, ’45; Athenian Literary Society, ’45; Student Council, ’45; Home Economics, ’43, ’44, ’43. VIRGINIA LOU YOUNG Reporter of Library Club, ’42; Athenian Literary Society, ’42, ’44, ’45; Program Com- mittee of Athenian Literary Society, ’43, ’45; Home Economics, ’43, ’44, ’45; Club Reporter of Timber Tints, ’45; President of Miss Scale’s Home Room, ’44; Beta Club, ’44, ’45; Secretary of Beta Club, ’43. Senior Class Poem High school days will soon be over For the Class of ' 43; May we still press on with vigor Onward! Upward! Let us strive. There ' ll be things we shall remember , Thoughts of friends and teachers , too , How we ' ve lived and worked together In whate ' er we tried to do. Pleasant memories! May they linger Into the days far, far ahead , With a will to work for the good of others , Toward our vocations may we tread. As Commencement Day draws nearer, And zve put our books away, We will leave to those who follow A challenge to all — if we may. Yes, a great task yet lies before us, But our motto we ' ll carry through , “ Give to the world the best you have, And the best will come back to you. Helen Mason 4 20 ) d Class History Nineteen hundred and forty-five has come! The year which we have so eagerly anticipated as the year in which we would reach the goal of our high school career. Now, having attained this goal, we glance back over the road which has been traveled. Well do we remember that bright September day in 1941, when we entered the welcoming doors of B. H. S. as freshmen! Each problem which confronted us in this our first year in high school seemed more bewildering than the one which pre- ceded it, but our capable leaders, Mrs. Eloise Sacra, with Rainie Harris as president; Miss Bliss Fowlkes with Wayne Spencer as president, and Miss Shirley Brightwell with Eleanor Tiller as president contributed to make our year a success. The literary society and other activities which we entered with our upper class mates helped us gain more confidence in our abilities. Zealously we accepted the honor and increased duties which became ours when we reached the level of sophomores. Great was our determination to be successful with Miss Nell Long and Miss Margaret Miller as leaders and Rolen Bailey, a new- comer from Pulaski, as president. Although our work was harder and heavier, we continued to participate in extra activities including the Glee Club which was organized this year under the direction of Rev. Raymon Eller. The following year we returned as sophisticated juniors, only to find that many of our classmates were lost along the wayside, and still others were being called into military service. Of course our spirits were slightly dampened, but we were certain to recover and go forward under the splendid leadership of Mrs. Virginia Switzer and Miss Anne Scales assisted by the class president, Helen Mason. A social high- light of this year was the Junior-Senior Banquet, which we gave our upper class- mates, the seniors. Our scholastic record was not without honor as was indicated by fifteen of our members being invited to affiliate with the Bassett chapter of the National Beta Club. Dignified seniors! How important that term had seemed before it was applied to us, but now we realize that it denotes no superior beings but is only a term which includes not only honor and recognition but many additional duties and responsi- bilities. Among those, the old log, Timber Tints, rolled into our field and the editor, Rolen Bailey, and the staff declared that our work had not even begun until then. With our capable leader, Miss Ethel Stone, nothing was impossible for our class to attain. Our class colors are red, white, and blue and our class flowers are red and white roses which remind us of the way life will be, often beautiful, but many times very thorny. Our class officers were elected with Rachel Martin as president, and Eleanor Tiller as vice president. Each member has contributed to filling our year with plenty of fun, as well as work, even though gas rationing and other war conditions have caused us to cancel many of the usual senior pleasures. Two new members joined our group this year: Paul Kenneth Martin of Henry and Josephine Philpott a former student of Bassett, who has been attending Brevard. Graduation is only a beginning of our work. And as we go forth into the busy world to fight the battles of life, though we may be many miles from Bassett, our minds will turn from time to time to all our friends who have contributed so much to our pleasure. With this preparation at our command, we must put our motto to a supreme test: “Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.” 1 21 Afosr rtrhfario SENIOR rte6T OcPoixtoUo AfosT TYflicaf Sgnhxks is JlSJ , mosr srujtoHs 0LUFf5 Cast Will and Zestament We, the Senior Class of 1945 of the Bassett High School, of the State of Vir- ginia, being of strong minds and of a disposing disposition, do hereby make this our last will and testament as follows: To Mr. E. Carl Hoover, our principal, we leave our sincere affection and extend our heartiest gratitude for the guidance, encouragement and instruction which he has given us. We present to him, with our compliments, a case in which to deposit lost and found articles until the owner claims them. To Mr. R. P. Via, our assistant principal, we express our heartfelt thanks for his splendid accomplishment in the promotion of our athletics and physical educa- tion program. To Miss Ethel Stone, our senior teacher and advisor, we leave our everlasting love, trust, and admiration. To the faculty of our school, we wish to express appreciation for their kind in- terest and instruction which enables us to go forth into the world desirous to prove ourselves worthy of their many efforts. To the Class of ’46, we make our bequests and dispose of our property, real, personal, and mixed, as follows. 1. Lois Booth wills to Ola Mae Johnson her ability to make a hundred on spelling. 2. Mabel Dodson wills to Mildred Franklin her promptness on the school. steps as soon as the train whistle blows at noon recess. 3. Rolen Bailey wills to Billy Young the secret of success with the Timber Tints log. 4. Nolie Dodson wills to Esther Lee Ingram her ability of being the senior cutie. 5. Marie Eggleston and Rainie Harris will to Barbara Byrd their ability to win friends and influence people. 6. Strother Fulcher wills to Rudolph Spencer his technique as a chatterbox. 7. Elizabeth Howell wills to Annie Ruth Whitlock her freckles which she dis- likes so much. 8. Carolyn Ingram wills to Magdalene Moore the title of being the “Senior Beauty.” 9. Curtis Ingram wills to Bobby Bohannon his ability to get away with ' all his mischief in school. 10. Texas Johnson wills to Frances Spencer her ability to be the smallest senior. 1 1. Edith Jones wills to Etta Moore her ability to make people beautiful. -Cf 24 12. Ralph B. Jarrett wills to D. L. Kendrick, Jr., his charm in attracting the opposite sex. 13. Racine Joyce wills to Frances Jones her uncanny ability to play basket ball. 14. Josephine Roger and Juanita Shelton will to Mabel Collier their ability to keep their love affairs straight. 15. Bill Joyce wills to Frank Carter his ability to be Mother’s baby boy. 16. Rachel Martin wills to Doris Nash her unerring ability to be the senior class president. 17. Helen Smith and Helen Mason will to Mary Frances Joyce their talent for expressing much through silence. 18. James Law wills to John Brammer his ability to answer questions in Ameri- can Government class. 19. June Moran wills to Emily Martin her ability to make friends. 20. Jo Philpott and Helen Philpott will to Christine Horsley their winsome smiles. 21. Paul Martin wills to Douglas Looney his technique of flirting with all the high school girls. 22. Kathryn Prillaman wills to Martha Stultz the secret of her popularity. 23. Mary Ramsey and Lera Seay will to Virginia Osborne their quiet nature. 24. Bruce Pegram wills to Lynwood Craig his ability to be cute at all times. 25. Lucille Williams and Martha Moore will to Eloise Smith their Home Economics talent. 26. Eula Stone wills to Louise Richardson her ability to win first place in essay contests. 27. Wayne Spencer wills to Bill Robertson his ability to sing “ Kentucky Babe.” 28. Eleanor Tiller and Esther Weinstein will to Glenwood Hutchinson their ability to lead in singing and playing the piano, respectively. 29. Daphne Craig and Iris Stone will to Ruby Roberson their ability to out- laugh any other senior. 30. Eugene Stone wills to Starling Whitlow the senior dignity that he doesn’t have. 31. Virginia Young wills to Betty Ingram her ability to eat huge red apples. 32. Wilson Thomason wills to Tommy Giles his handsome mug. 33. Miss Stone wills to Miss Whitt her ability to help the Seniors with their personal problems. We, in witness whereof, have written and signed this our last will and testa- ment. Witness: Elizabeth Howell Bruce Pegram Marie Eggleston Eula Stone Our Social High light April 6, 1945, the Junior Class entertained the Seniors at a formal banquet at the Riverside Hotel. The Seniors, the High School Faculty and additional guests, Airs. E. C. Hoover, Airs. R. P. Via, Bill Hicks, Sergeant John Pace, and Rev. E. E. Renn were ushered by the Juniors into an “Old-Fashioned Garden.” This theme was very colorfully and elaborately carried through with arrangements of spring flowers on the tables and the trellis at the entrance of the dining room. This decoration was supplemented with place cards a nd program cards repre- sentative of a garden. The favors were attractive nosegays of spring flowers. The program, with Alartha Stultz as toastmistress, was as follows: Alusic The Blossoms (Welcome) The Buds (Response) Solo The Garden The Gardeners Life is a Garden Senior Class Prophecy Song: “Old-Fashioned Garden” Senior Class Will Alusic Juniors and Seniors .Esther Lee Ingram Rachel AIartin Bill Hicks John Brammer Etta AIoore AIr. Hoover Rainie Harris Juniors . .Elizabeth Howell Juniors and Seniors Everyone reported a good time with thanks to the Junior Class and its sponsor, Aliss Ruth Whitt, for a lovely occasion. Cough ]four Z roubles A wag Miss Stone: “I wish someone would suggest a way of keeping you pupils away from this desk with all these needless questions.” James Law: “Eat onions.” ★ ★ ★ Iris S. : “What is that knot on your head?” Eula S.: “That’s where a thought struck Lera Seay: “Hey, what’s the idea of wearing socks on the wrong side, Martha?” Martha M.: “There’s a hole on the other side.” ★ ★ ★ Mary Ramsey: “A millionaire once owned this pearl necklace.” Texas J.: “What was his name?” Mary R. : “Woolworth.” A Ralph J.: “What are you doing for a living?” Eugene Stone: “ I’m breathing.” if if if Lois Booth: “Let’s do something odd, some- thing eccentric.” Mabel Dodson: “All right, let’s go over to Dr. Dee’s and hunt for chewing gum under the tables.” ★ ★ ★ Daphne Craig: “Have you read ‘Freckles’?’’ Helen Mason: “No, thank goodness, mine are light brown.” ★ ★ ★ “Nolie, you grow more beautiful every day.” “Oh, Curtis, you do exaggerate.” “Well, then every other day.” ★ ★ ★ Josephine K.: “What makes the leaves turn red in fall?” Lucille W.:“They are blushing to think how green they have been all summer.” ★ ★ ★ H elen P. : “What is an island?” Josephine P.: “A piece of water.” if it if Wilson T.: “Didn’t you find your dime, Bruce?” Bruce P. : “Naw, but me kid brother foun’ it.” Wilson T.: “Then what are you looking for?” Bruce P. : “Me kid brother.” if ir if Eleanor T. : “Rachel, we are going to have an oral exam on English tomorrow.” Rachel M.: “Is it going to be written?” if if if P. K. M.: “Remember when we met in the revolving door in the bank?” Pat: “But that wasn’t the first time we met.” P. K. : “Well, that was the time we began going around together.” if if if Wayne S.: “You know last year the doctor told me if I didn’t stop dancing I’d be feeble- minded.” Bill J.: “Well, why didn’t you stop?” ir if if Rainie H.: “I paid my fourth visit to the beauty parlor today.” June M. : “Strange you can’t get waited on.” Helen Smith: “Are you going to the fair?” Juanita S.: “What fair?” Helen S.: “The paper says, ‘Fair here to- day and tomorrow’.” Mrs. Bailey: “Did you hear me when I called you this morning?” Rolen: “Yes.” Mrs. Bailey: “Why didn’t you answer then?” Rolen: “Couldn’t think of anything to say.” if if if A. G. Ingram: (On seeing Carolyn march in with the graduating class) “Oh, Look, mama! Carolyn has on a gown like grandma’s.” it if if Kathryn P. : “Mrs. Divers, there is one thing I want to know.” Mrs. Divers: “What?” Kathryn: “Who waters the bulbs at the electric plant?” if if ir Esther W. : “Having any luck in school this year?” Strother F. : “I should say so. Somebody swiped my Latin book.” if if it On his tour of the country Mr. Darst, inspect- ing the High School building, came before a class of girls. He wrote upon the blackboard, “LXXX.” Then, peering over the rims of his spectacles at a good looking girl in the back row, he asked, “Young lady, what is your name?” “Elizabeth Howell.” “Well, Miss Howell, I’d like you to tell me what that means.” Elizabeth Howell: “Love and Kisses.” ir ir if Marie Eggleston: “I just put my hand on a hot iron; what must I do?” Edith Jones: “Read Carlyle’s Essay on Burns.” it it it Virginia Young: “Say, did you know that you can get a good chicken dinner for ten cents down town?” Racine Joyce: “Where?” Virginia: “At the feed store.” it it it The lightening bug is a funny bird, The poor thing has no mind, lie goes on stumbling through the world With his head light on behind. 27 } Tit st -Prize Essay Miss Eula Ann Stone, senior at Bassett High School, won a $25 War Bond, presented by the Bank of Eieldale, as first prize in an essay contest which was sponsored in February, 1945, by the Community Service panel of the Martinsville-Henry County Price and Rationing Board and County School authorities. Miss Stone’s first-prize essay follows: How May 1 Aid My Country in Preventing Inflation During the Present Emergency and During the Postwar Period? By Eula Ann Stone Is that dollar which you have in your pocket today worth one hundred cents or is it worth sixty-five cents? How many of you, the people of the United States, have paused long enough to ponder this question? If you have given this question some consideration, then you are a better citizen than your neighbor who has ignored the question, and also you are one of those who realize the difficulties with which we are confronted in the present crisis. Each of us has an equal responsibility in keeping alert to the conditions which bring about the fluctuation of the value of our currency. We have a share in maintaining the stabilization of our money. As we approach the solution of this problem, we must not stumble in the steps of past failures, but we must make those mistakes a means of warning that they may not repeat themselves. Every American should realize that he is up against a war which, if not won. will forever do away with the present American way of life. If we desire this life of freedom, joy, and opportunity, we must put forth our best efforts that it might not be destroyed as a result of inflation. Our government is doing its best to prevent the depreciation of our money, but you and I as individuals play a much greater part in solving that problem. Even though state authorities have enforced rationing, price control and many other things, that is only half the battle against inflation. The important part remains with the citizens themselves, who should accept these regulations willfully and cooperatively. Inflation has its beginning when profiteers cause prices to rise and the wage earner cannot live on his income. He asks for a raise in his pay to meet increased living costs. Suppose the employer cannot afford to increase the salary of his workers because scarcity of farm labor has caused the price of raw materials which he needs for his goods to increase. Then workers may resort to strikes as a means of getting the desired wages. After increas- ing their pay, the employer adds the amount of the wage increase to the price of goods sold in order to meet expenses. The wholesaler increases the price when he transfers the product to the retailer. As the merchant places articles on the shelves to be sold, he cannot afford to sell them at cost. This cycle continues until the price of everything which the consumer buys has increased enormously. For example, during 1941 a twenty-four-pound bag of flour sold from eighty to ninety cents a bag. Today we pay from a dollar forty to a dollar sixty-five cents for that flour. None of us desire this unreasonable rise in prices, and few of us realize that we are contributing to its progress daily. In order to prevent this continuous rise in prices we must spend the dollar wisely. Before spending our money for luxury, pleasure, or unnecessary articles, how many of us pause to think as to whether we really need them. Almost everyone is guilty of thoughtless, repeated mistakes of this type. But if this continues to occur, the articles on our shelves and counters throughout the land will steadily decrease. As a result of more money being n circulation, people will begin to search the stores for goods. If they are successful in finding them, those articles which are more scarce will be hoarded. You may ask. “How can I aid my country in the prevention of inflation?’’ In whatever phase of work you are en- gaged. there is always something you can do to help. Even school boys and girls play a large parr in determining whether we will be overcome by the weapon of inflation. In many homes a major portion of the spending is influenced by the young people in those homes. At any rate, high school students of America could exert a tremendous influence toward changing the spendthrift habits of our nation to thrift habits. They can do this by encouraging the sale of War Bonds and Stamps, by being a good example in buying, and by carrying on convin:ing conversations at home and in public regarding the use of discretion in the spending of incomes. The great masses of working people may either be a help or a hindrance in preventing inflation. In many cases they, without giving any consideration as to the results, spend their money foolishly. If the con- sumer demands more wages and continues to spend them in this manner, his taxes will increase manifold. The fact that we are threatened with inflation is good evidence that we can and will pay higher taxes, for it means that we have more dollars to spend than things to buy with them. Victory will be hastened by every American citizen contributing his share of sacrifice and effort, and when that victory comes and our boys return they will not find their homeland in complete monetary collapse but financially secure. Immedi- ately following the war. our plants will be converted into peacetime production. Because plants will not be ready for workers, unemployment and inflation will work hand in hand. When the factories do begin making peacetime gqods, there will be a long interval of time before the supply will meet the demands of the people. Many will want to cash bonds in order to purchase new automobiles which at that time cannot be produced at a reasonably low price. If everyone rushes out to buy at once, soon nothing will be available to purchase. Therefore, the same solution that must be applied during the present emergency will be equally as important in the postwar period. Fellow citizens, won’t you clasp hands with me and pledge to support your county, state, and nation as it faces the rugged battles ahead. Then when we see “Old Glory’’ waving above us, we can feel in our hearts the security we have helped to win. 4 28 I. Our Senior Buddies (Nolie and Curtis). 2. “We are circus clowns from all-around” (Beatrice, Iris, Barbara). 3. “Hobo Jo, air you goin’ my way?” (Marie and Betty jo). 4. Bassett High’s “Catch- him” Sisters (Miss Ward, Helen, Patricia, Eleanor Jean, and Miss Pace). 5. Hans and Fritz, the Katzen- jammer Kids (Charles and Elwood). 6. Back to the horse and “buggy” days (James and Carolyn). 7. Two little gobblers settin’ on a stool (Doris and Nancy). 8. “Balance yourself, eat plenty, die full” (Advice from Charles). 9. Guzzling Gertie (Terry). 10. “Love cousin bees from Philpottees” (Helen and Joe). 11. Leaning on the “doughful” everlasting arm (Edd j.). 12. “They call me Jones ” (Edith). 13. “Ro-o -11 out the bar-rel” (Jerome). 14. “All reserved seats limited” (June and Rolen). 15. Our Dead End Kids (F. E., Edgar, Bill, and Conley). 16. Sophisticated beauts (Eleanor and Wayne). 17. “Look at the birdie, Puddy” (Mickey). 18. “O-o-h Mr. Via, how old is your little daughter?” (Little Miss Via). 19. The Three “Stogges” (Fred, Rolen, and Mr. Via). 20. Bassett High’s Big Three (Mr. and Mrs. Hoover and Frazier). 21. “Don’t fence us in, my friend” (Esther and Eugene). 22. Is there some mistake? (Carolyn and Wilson). 23. When we all get together (Who are we?). 24. “Is you madam President, sur?” (Helen). 25. The Step-de-up Gals (Ruby, Hazel, and etc.). i. Cw Cu r A lS}RRr JfcJ sYa 7}Cs CJ. £ , a. Spcnocf U.M-fev. ’W’e fcrfsi. ? 7 ” Sfelfons U r ° a tkiujamn 7}jlOt� fiio Jhwetr Pine. let Johnson STf orfcj Fi.lc f 7 .1 Ljt J ' c 7 | § i4s o £ e Jo ryes MeonVAi ptTT 6 Krt ' Pfr ( own. Cfay aen fll tfir DfiWteuic C A;c BaJMts non FcA ' dl , T ' 0nk. Antr stor e tnr y � i $s }fibnG(f iPF$ Class Prophecy Being asked to write the Class Prophecy, I tried to project my imagination into the future, but it was useless. I had given up hope when one day in English class, I lay my head on my desk with the intention of resting after a most inter- esting History class. The noises of the class began to grow farther and farther away and, finally, I was in the land of dreams. It was the year 1955 when Carolyn Ingram and I, both nurses in Washington, D. C., boarded the bus for Bassett, Virginia, to attend the class reunion of the Seniors of ’45 to be held at the Pegram Hotel, Bruce Pegram, proprietor. Enterting Bassett I could hardly believe my eyes. The small town had grown into a large city! As we got off the bus, a familiar voice yelled “Taxi, Taxi,” and whirling around I saw “Red” Stone, sole owner and operator of the “Red” Cab Company. Passing the Paramount Theatre, we stopped to look at the billboards. Lo and behold! there was Wayne Spencer’s name flashing up in the lights. He was playing opposite Lillie Belle in the newest screen hit “Can’t Help Swooning.” Across the street the center of attraction seemed to be the Ingram, Ingram and Ingram grocery store owned by Curtis Ingram. Curious to know what was going on, we crossed the street and entered the store. June Moran was sitting on a counter chatting about her experiences as Secretary to the President. Beside her sat Nolie Dodson, famous dress designer in New York. Coming toward us was the former Josephine Roger, peeping over her armful of groceries. She had just finished the book, “How to be a Successful Housekeeper.” After seeing all the sights in the store we started sight-seeing once again in the beautiful city. On the street corner a newsboy was yelling, “Extra, Extra, read all about it, read all about it. Famous detectives James Law and Ralph Jarrett capture dangerous criminals.” Just then they went whizzing by on their motor- cycles leaving a trail of dust behind. We rushed on up the street, meeting Lucille Williams and Martha Moore owners of a 5 10c store. There was a terrible roar overhead just then. We learned it was Wilson Thomason and Billy Joyce coming in for the reunion in the latest built airplane, the autocopter. Oh! My! I glanced at my watch. It was seven-thirty and time for the reunion. Retracing our steps back down the crowded sidewalks, we entered the lobby of the Pegram Hotel. As we looked around, the first person we saw was the Rev. Rolen Bailey, pastor of “Minnie’s Chapel,” in the hills of Tennessee. Someone’s voice, rising above the others, rang out, “Wonder where Daphne is?” It was Iris Stone, of course. She and her sister, Eula Stone, were the famous founders of the Bible College, “Stone’s Mission.” We were informed that Daphne Craig and Helen Mason, missioneries to India had not yet arrived v .Tripping in late as usual, was Rachel Martin, Dean of “Stone’s Mission.” Marie Eggleston came rushing in with a message from the Western Union office for Strother Fulcher, teller of the First National Bank. Juanita Shelton, interior decorator, was giving a few points about decorating to Helen Smith, editor of the town’s newspaper, and Lois Booth, editor of the Lovelorn Column. What a noise! Kathryn Prillama i 32 music teacher, was bringing in all her music pupils to sing. They gave out with Kathryn’s version of “Together.” An hour later, Virginia Young came rushing in with her nurse’s uniform still on. We knew you’d be a nurse, “ Jinny.” Star of the stage and screen, Josephine Philpott was busy showing Helen Claire Philpott, girl’s basket ball coach at the newly built Bassett High School, and Edith Jones, beautician, the latest step in jitterbugging. A gang was gathered around P. K. Martin, engineer of the “Orange Blossom Special.” We went into the dining room for dinner. Seated beside me was Texas John- son, author of the autobiography, “Little Woman.” Elizabeth Howell, noted short story writer, read some of her own compositions. Mabel Dodson sat directly in front of me with her wide-brimmed hat on, boasting about her future husband, “Cactus Pete,” from Texas. We were served delicious food by Racine Joyce, Home Economics teacher. Ah! Music! Eleanor Tiller, Metropolitan Opera star, was singing accompanied by Esther Weinstein, concert pianist. At the close of the enjoyable party we were invited up to “Hawk’s Roost,” a mountain resort owned by Lera Seay and Mary Ramsey. We all were standing to sing “We’ll Meet Again,” when Miss Stone woke me, saying, “Rainie, it’s time for Chemistry Class.” I gathered up my books and walked dreamily up the stairs. Rainie Harris Senior Play “Keep ’Em Trying,” Stanley Grayson’s hilarious comedy produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, of New York, was presented under the sponsorship of the Senior Class of Bassett High School, Bassett, Virginia, at the high school auditorium on the evening of May 3, 1945, under the able direction of Mrs. Edith Divers and Miss Louise Matney. The cast was as follows: Mrs. Lotta Bainter , who has a will of her own Marie Eggleston Coral Bainter. her charming young daughter Rainie Harris Vanilla , the Bainter’s superstitious colored maid Rachel Martin Kelly Vincent, who is about to become a bridegroom 1 n ,, 1 n t v ictor Kelly , who has just become a bridegroom j v ' Mrs. Victor Kelly (Beth), Victor’s rattle-brained young bride. .Esther Weinstein Mrs. Ella Traphagen, Beth’s domineering mother Edith Jones Monty Windust , who has a high opinion of himself Wayne Spencer John Turner , a detective Strother Fulcher Elnora Crawford , who has a score to settle Eleanor Tiller Amanda Shale , whose motto is “Keep ’Em Trying” Carolyn Ingram Slugger Magee , who makes a terrible mistake Bruce Pegram The performance was highly successful. - 2f 33 }2 - junior Class OFFICERS John Lee Brammer Magdalene Moore Etta Moore Billy Young Mabel Collier 1 Barbara Byrd ) Miss Ruth Whitt. . .... President Vice President Secretary . . . . Treasurer . Song Leaders Sponsor Colors: Purple and Yellow Flower: Lilac Motto: God helps those who help themselves j Robert Charles Bohannon Good-looking, Entertaining, Lively “Goin’ my way?” John Lee Brammer Competent, Reliable, Handsome “Leroy” Ernest Maynard Buckner Easy-going, Flirtatious, Amiable “ Pshaw! ” Barbara Lee Byrd Musical, Popular, Attractive “Gee, a man!” George Frank Carter Neatly-groomed, Business like, Sedate “What ye’ doing tonight?” Mabel Louise Collier Attractive, Congenial, Popular “Oh, Ralph” William Lynwood Craig Good-humored, Admirable, Unassuming “I don’t know” Mildred Brownie Franklin Likeable, Coquettish, Helpful “Wish Mike were here” George Thomas Giles, Jr. Intelligent, Ambitious, Amiable “How do you do?” Mabel Christine Horsley Talkative, Neat, Modest “Betcha’ kidding” Glenwood Clee Hutchinson Cute, Spoiled, Radiant “He’s my fella” 4 35 fa junior Class ' I Betty Ruth Ingram Studious, Lady-like, Loyal “Ain’t it so?” Esther Lee Ingram Spoiled, Pretty, Favorite “Who’s he?” Frances Louise Jones Studious, Mischievous, Gay “I love that man!” Ola Mae Johnson Dependable, Congenial, Industrious “When my ship comes in” Mary Frances Joyce Neat, Good-humored, Enterprising “Oh, Boy!” David Lee Kendrick, Jr. Straight-forward, Determined, Sincere “Would you rather be a pig?” Douglas Carl Looney Cute-like, Sunny, Diligent “Blackberries, too” Emily Louise Martin Industrious, Pleasant, Modest “Ain’t it the truth!” Etta Myree Moore Conscientious, Sincere, Industrious “Oh I see” Magdalene Moore Cute, Capable, Vivacious “Good Day!” Doris Nash Affable, Graceful, Executive “Is that right?” (Junior Class 36 Margaret Virginia Osborne Reserved, Unassuming, Agreeable “He’s my honey” Louise Iris Richardson Pleasant, Dainty, Pretty F.yes “Are you kidding?” Ruby Maxine Roberson Dependable, Amiable, Conservative “Well, eat fish alive!” William Howard Robertson Capable, Obliging, Artistic “May I go to the drug store?” Eloise Smith Meditative, Pleasant, Lovable “Hi, there” Frances Ann Spencer Petite, Independent, Witty “That’s me” Rudolph Spencer Cute, Spontaneous, Pest “These shoes are killing me” Martha Eulena Stultz Sociable, Pretty, Industrious “Tough, ain’t it?” Annie Ruth Whitlock Demure, Attractive, Sincere “He’s my brother” Starling Whitlow Athletic, Musical, Reserved “They’ll do it everytime” William Russell Young Conscientious, Capable, Ambitious “Most, of course” {Junior Class - 2{ 37 )S - Zhe Junior Class Poem It takes all kinds of pupils To make a Junior Class. They ' re the cute ones like Magdalene , Rudolph , and Douglas who talk so fast. Two of our girls, Mabel and Louise, They joy and wit combine; There ' s Johnny who ' s good in Latin, Arid Billy who ' s right behind. Silence is golden for Frances S. and Ruby , And Barbara just can ' t be still; Etta and Virginia quietly press forward, Our Esther Lee fills the bill. Annie Ruth is our special on beauty, But Emily and Ola Mae have the curly hair; All think study is a duty, but Mildred and Christine haven ' t a care. Martha is our prettiest classmate, Bobby , handsomest of our guys; Doris and Betty Ruth ever very sedate And Glenwood laughs with her eyes. Frank can work algebra in his sleep, Mary Frances and Sterling like basket ball, we hear; Frances J ., cheerfulness she can ' t keep, And for D. L., and Lynwood we needn ' t fear. In Eloise we find calmness, As for wit , Tommy and Bill have a lot; ' So if you ask me, I think the Junior Class is tops! Mabel Collier Sophomore Class President . . Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sergeant at Arms Sponsor OFFICERS Herman Byrd Kathleen Adams Nancy Vernon Betty Howell Fred Shropshire Miss Elizabeth Ward MEMBERS Front Row , Left to Right: Frank Ingram, Betty Howell, Miss Ward, Iris Mize, Dennis Prillaman. Second Row: Opal Bullard, Elva Turner, Thelma Stone, Nancy Vernon, Fay Wrenn White, Lucy Edmonds, Nancy Fretwell, Frances Dyer. Third Row: Eunice Davis, Patricia Philpott, Mickey Jones, Una Mae McMillan, Dorris Foley, Leland Stone, Kathleen Adams, Elva Booth. Back Row: Fred Shropshire, Roy Joyce, Herman Byrd, David Dyer, Glenn Hollandsworth Edward P. Craig, Harry Kirks. Not Pictured: Lucille Cox, Juanita Bryson, Clarice James. Sophomore Class OFFICERS Ray Frith Elbert Turner Rommie Moore Miss Louise Matney President .... Vice President Secretary- T reasurer Sponsor MEMBERS Front Row, Left to Right: Cecil Barker, Edward Craig, Inell Johnson, Kathryn Bailey, Louise Holt, Hazel Scarborough, Duane Collins. Second Row: Mary Fisher, Ellene Norton, Dorothy Johnson, Jane Denson, Margaret Denson, Iris Fulcher, Floyd Bryant. Third Row: Blanche Norman, Mary Mitchell, Geneva Joyce, Gladys Moore, Dorothy Gibbs, Betty Ann Vernon, Charlotte Pendleton, Elizabeth Ann Purgason, Miss Matney. Back Row: R. J. Fisher, Rommie Moore, Elbert Turner, Ray Frith, Enoch Ross, Betty Jane Baker, David Mitchell, Clyde Lawson. 40 � freshman Class Marie Collier. . . . Sue Webb Evelyn Wray Mrs. Edith Divers OFFICERS President .Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Sponsor MEMBERS Front Row, Left to Right: Lester Smith, Doris Dalton, Barbara Ingram, Elizabeth Merriman, Lorene Roberson, Virginia Stone, Jewell Washburn. Second Row: John Southern, Sue Webb, Elsie Thomason, Lucille Smith, Lovelene Roberson, Josephine Ramsey, Elizabeth Mason, Roy Adams. Third Row: Evelyn Wray, Edgar Whitlock, Ruth Hopkins, Ruth Dalton, Ruby Smith, Dorothy Stone, Cleo Watkins. Back Row: Hugh Draper, Robert Norman, Norman Joyce, Marie Collier, Geraldine Hundley, Barbara Rhodes, Audrey Smith, Ernestine Turner, Mrs. Edith Divers. Not Pictured: Lorene Oliver, Fairy Mae Maxey. freshman Class OFFICERS Billy Joe Yeaman Minnie Bassett Gordon Stone Miss Mary Ann Pace President .... Vice President Secretary- T reasurer Sponsor MEMBERS Front Rozu, Left to Right: Reggie Bryant, Tommy Gibbs, Shockley Martin, Bill Prillaman, Mildred Byrd, Thelma Seay, Clara Kiger, Ola Buckner. Second Row: Morris Hall, Thomas Setzer, Lawrence Rorrer, Curtis Wall, Dewey Martin, Jane Bassett, Roma Boswell, Phyllis Webb. Third Row: Yancey Arendall, Oliver Ingram, Douglas Koger, Conley Stone, Minnie Bassett, Junior Hylton, Garnet Hancock. Back Row: Ruth Bennett, Hayden Mitchell, Gordon Stone, Everett Wilson, Wanda Baker, Billy Joe Yeaman, Virginia Haley, Miss Mary Ann Pace. Not Pictured: Troy Spencer, Isola Peters, Jerome Stafford. J freshman Class OFFICERS Jimmy Thomason Joe Philpott Mary Campbell Craig Mary Campbell Craig Miss Eunice Lipscomb President ... .Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Song leader Sponsor MEMBERS Front Row, Left to Right: Ruby Woolwine, Mary Lee Handy, Alice Giles, Lucy Lee Brammer, Eloise Bohannon, J. T. Pegram, Otis Amos, James Dalton. Second Row: Billy Brammer, Rachel Snead, Beatrice Philpott, Jeanne Scott, Emily Ruth Messer, Nancy Fleshman, Maybelle Holcomb, Wayne Bowman, William Howard. Third Row: Edgar Cassidy, Terry Eggleston, Jimmy Thomason, Wilbur Marvin Williams, Jr., Hazel Marie Curry, Mary Campbell Craig, Octrola Frye, Evelyn Amos, Miss Eunice Lipscomb. Back Row: David Daniel, Norman Daniel, Aubrey Dodson, F. E. Marsh, Joe Philpott, Junior Kessler, Ena Hall. Not Pictured: William Blankenship, John Lewis Thomasson. J girls’ Basketball OFFICERS Elizabeth Howell Captain Edith Jones Business Manager Mabel Dodson Co-Captain Miss Mary Ann Pace Coach Position First Team Position C. F Elizabeth Howell R. F Lois Booth L. F Mabel Dodson. . . . Racine Joyce C. G. Mickey Jones R. G. Magdalene Moore L. G. SUBSTITUTES Helen Claire Philpott Helen Mason Mildred Franklin Elizabeth Ann Purcason Rachel Martin The opening of the 1944-45 Basketball season began rather late for the girls, but with the interest and enthusiasm which our girls possess and with the guidance of Miss Mary Ann Pace, the coach, they made up for loss of time by being vic- torious in several games. To them go our congratulations for their fine spirit and fair play! Boys ’ Basketball OFFICERS Rolen Bailey Bruce Pegram . . Captain John Brammer Business Manager Co-Captain Mr. R. P. Via Coach First Team Position Second Team Billy Young R. F Gordon Stone Starling Whitlow L. F P. K. Martin Rolen Bailey C Glenn Hollandsworth Bruce Pegram R. G Wayne Spencer Edward Craig L. G Billy Joe Yeaman The Basketball season of 1944-45 began with an entirely new group of players. They have shown a fighting spirit and the type of basket ball sportsmanship of which we are proud. Judging from the fact that we had no team last year, our boys have done exceedingly well. Mr. Via has done an excellent job coaching. A fine coach working with fine material gives the results of a very good team. ' T ' i Calisthenics - Our ftasketteers in Action 47 } 1 ii Snapshot of Our School Building As the sun sank in the golden west, the somber walls of Bassett High School blended with the light, casting heavy shadows. In the semi-darkness each closed window and each piece of shrubbery seemed to proclaim to the world its desertion. Each familiar cement step had acquired an appearance of restfulness after its daily toil. Standing with this glowing picture before me, I realized my devotion to dear B. H. S. How adored the days we spent With our hearts and souls alive , Learning daily of the trend Through which our lives shall surely strive. Leaving school , but back we wander As the sun is sinking low , Just to stop — and look — and ponder With our hearts and eyes aglow. This schoof how dear to every heart Who about the years shall reminisce Of schoof hs spirit , and every part — The beloved thoughts of B. H . S. Rachel Martin Organizations J Beta Club OFFICERS Helen Mason President John Brammer Treasurer June Moran Vice President Miss Lipscomb Sponsor Virginia Young Secretary Miss Stone Co-Sponsor MEMBERS Front Rozv , Left to Right : Esther Weinstein, Eula Stone, James Law, John Brammer, Magdalene Moore, Helen Mason, Esther Lee Ingram, Virginia Young, Lois Booth, June Moran, Rainie Harris, Rachel Martin, Ralph Jarrett. Back Row: Ruby Roberson, Rolen Bailey, Carolyn Ingram, Miss Lipscomb, Mary Frances Joyce, Lucille Williams, Etta Moore, Miss Stone, Iris Stone, Josephine Roger, Billy Young, Eleanor Tiller, Mr. Hoover. Not Pictured: Marie Eggleston. The Bassett Chapter of the National Beta Club was organized in 1936, with Mr. E. C. Hoover as director. The club remained under his supervision until 1941, when Miss Virginia Goode became co-sponsor. She continued as co- sponsor until she joined the WAVES in 1943. Miss Ethel J. Stone was sponsor in 1944, and during 1945 Miss Stone and Miss Eunice Lipscomb were co-sponsors of the club. The purpose of the Beta Club is to promote and encourage ideals of honesty, service, and leadership among high school students. The administration of the school recommends those eligible for membership. To be eligible for membership in our local chapter one must be a junior or senior who has a scholastic average of eighty-eight or above and also he must have a good character and a commendable attitude toward all phases of school life. At the first meeting of the Beta Club an Executive Committee was appointed to outline service projects for the ensuing year. Each club member served actively on at least two of the twelve projects outlined by the Committee. Outstanding among the accomplishments of the Betas were: The supervision of the sale of War Bonds and Stamps, the distribution of baskets to the needy at Christmas, the sale of Christmas Tuberculosis Seals, sponsoring class room clean- up campaigns, sending gifts and greeting cards to the former Betas who are now in the armed forces, substitute teaching at the request of the principal, assisting in keeping the First Aid Room and the Office Reception Room clean, contribut- ing interesting features for the bulletin boards of the school, and assisting in library work. Student Cornell OFFICERS Ralph B. Jarrett President Douglas Looney Secretary Edward Craig Vice Preside?it Mr. Robert P. Via r Mr. E. C. Hoover I Co-Sponsois MEMBERS Front Row, Left to Right: Douglas Looney, Ralph Jarrett, Edward Craig. Back Row: Mr. Hoover, Bill Prillaman, Lucille Williams, Rommie Moore, Racine Joyce, Hugh Draper, Jimmy Thomason, Mr. Via. The Student Council was organized in the year 1942-43 for the purpose of promoting democratic principles and improving the conduct of the student body as well as making the school campus more attractive and the class rooms more inviting. Since its organization it has had the cooperation of the students and the faculty in every way. This year the council has been especially successful in its work. The student body, having already been informed as to the rules and regulations which were previouslv set up, joined freely with the council in enforcing them. We, the members of the Student Council, sincerely hope that we can pass on to future students a more democratic way of life through this organiza- tion. 4 51 )� ( fir Is ’ Cjlee Club OFFICERS Helen Mason President Helen Philpott. . . Betty Jo Philpott Vice President Esther Weinstein Barbara Byrd Secretary Miss Ruth Whitt. Treasurer . . Pianist . Director MEMBERS Front Row, Left to Right: Lucy Lee Brammer, Kathryn Bailey, Nancy Fleshman, Eloise Bohan- non, Kathleen Adams, Phyllis Young, Emily Ruth Messer, Inell Johnson, Rachel Snead, Jeanne Scott, Ellene Norton, Martha Stultz, Octrola Frye, Josephine Ramsey, Iris Mize. Second Row: Eunice Davis, Rachel Martin, Eleanor Tiller, Charlotte Pendleton, Betty Howell, Dorothy Gibbs, Helen Mason, Faye Wrenn White, Esther Lee Ingram, Louise Richardson, Carolyn Ingram, Helen Claire Philpott, Mabel Collier, Doris Nash, Barbara Byrd, Ena Hall. Back Row: Betty Jo Philpott, Mary Campbell Craig, Olga Buckner, Elva Turner, Dorothy Johnson, Elizabeth Mason, Etta Moore, Evelyn Wray, Una Mae McMillan, Patricia Philpott, Elva Booth, Barbara Rhodes, Evelyn Amos, Beatrice Philpott. The Girls’ Glee Club was organized this year under the direction of Miss Ruth Whitt. With forty-five members, and Esther Weinstein as pianist, the club meets each week for practice. The Girls’ Glee Club plans to give an assembly program and sacred concert in May. Music Mukers MEMBERS Front Row, Left to Right: Alice Giles, Nancy Fleshman, Betty Ruth Ingram, Mrs. Mitchell, Iris Mize, Eloise Bohannon, Lucy Lee Brammer. Back Row: Etta Moore, Garnett Hancock, Helen Mason, Wayne Bowman, Ena Hall, Rachel Martin, Barbara Byrd, Magdalene Moore, Josephine Ramsey, Emily Ruth Messer, Kathryn Prillaman, Billy Joe Yeaman, Emily Martin, Carolyn Ingram, Nancy Vernon. Mrs. Mitchell’s Music Class is composed of twenty-one high school pupils who receive weekly private instruction in piano. In addition to their regular piano lessons, the students participate in semi-annual piano re- citals, attend the best concerts in neighboring cities, and enjoy the delightful parties given for them by Mrs. Mitchell. Mrs. Mitchell is a state certified teacher of piano, who gives private lessons to interested pupils. We are hoping that soon the school board of our county will provide us with a full-time public school music teacher and allow credit toward graduation for music classes. Home Economics Club OFFICERS Daphne Craig President Eloise Smith Secretary Helen Smith Vice President Annie Ruth Whitlock Treasurer Miss Mary Ann Pace Sponsor MEMBERS Front Row, Left to Right: Nolie Dodson, Annie Ruth Whitlock, Helen Smith, Daphne Craig, Eloise Smith, Juanita Shelton, Texas Johnson. Second Row: Kathleen Adams, Miss Mary Ann Pace, Lovelene Roberson, Nancy Fretwell, Emily Martin, Mary Ramsey, Thelma Stone, Ruth Dalton, Nancy Vernon, Faye Wrenn White. Third Row: Virginia Osborne, Ola Mae Johnson, Beatrice Philpott, Audrey Smith, Mary Mitchell, Lear Sea y, Martha Moore. Back Row: Una Mae McMillan, Glenwood Hutchinson, Geneva Joyce, Mickey Jones, Blanche Norman, Eunice Davis, Louise Richardson, Betty Jo Philpott. To build a better home-life and to strive for an ideal home in the future is the purpose of the Home Economics Club. This organization which is open to the students taking home economics, came into being last fall under the leadership of Daphne Craig, the president, and Miss Mary Ann Pace, the sponsor. The first project that the enthusiastic members undertook was the construction of toys which were given to the County Red Cross at Christmas. Then the girls began work on equipping a dressing room for themselves and other girls of the school. By sponsoring movies and doing other bits of work, they have managed to raise sufficient funds to become affiliated with the state organization. Having behind them the zeal and spirit of these girls, the future homes of America will, truly be de- sirable ones. Zhc ‘Junior Ked Cross OFFICERS Minnie Bassett President Roxann Bassett Secretary-Treasurer Charles Bassett Vice President Miss Nell Long Sponsor MEMBERS Front Row, Left to Right: Jimmie Kinder, Ray Edmonds, Roxann Bassett, Colleen Bratten, Elwood Stone, Eugene Martin, Ellen Shelton, Charles Bassett. Back Row: Margaret Byrd, Dennis Prillaman, Hazel Curry, Betty Baker, Minnie Bassett, Miss Long, Daphne Craig, Christine Horsley, Lorene Roberson. This year the Junior Red Cross has taken part in many worth-while activities including the annual Junior Red Cross Drive for membership and funds, the securing of Christmas gifts for the children in war stricken countries all over the world, and the sending of games and reading and writing materials to the soldiers at our army hospitals. In addition the Red Cross sponsored the Infantile Paralysis Drive. 5o }?- Cibrary Club OFFICERS Elva Turner President Jane Bassett Secretary Nancy Fleshman Vice President Miss Nell Long Sponsor MEMBERS Front Row, Left to Right: Olga Buckner, Minnie Bassett, Nancy Fleshman, Elva Turner, Jane Bassett, Barbara Ingram, Mildred Franklin. Second Row: Sue Webb, Eloise Bohannon, Phyllis Webb, Lucy Lee Brammer, Elizabeth Merri- man, Iris Mize, Kathryn Bailey, Lorene Roberson. Back Row: Charlotte Pendleton, Dorothy Stone, Rachel Snead, Mary Campbell Craig, Miss Long, Dorothy Johnson, Mary Fisher, Ellene Norton, Elsie Thomason. Not Pictured: I sola Peters. In 1941 the Library Club was organized under the leadership of Miss Nell Long. The chief pur- pose of the club is to encourage students to care for books and other library furnishings and equipment. The membership totals twenty-five, this number includes both the new and former active members. Each member has certain duties to perform each day such as circulating and mending books, keeping books and the library room in order, and typing library cards. ’lessor Mower’s Qaug NEWSPAPER STAFF Eleanor Tiller Helen Mason Lois Booth 1 Betty Jo Philpott j ' P. K. Martin Miss Elizabeth Ward. Bill Joyce 1 Racine Joyce j Eugene Stone Kathryn Prillaman ) Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Typists . Feature Editor Sponsor . Sports Editors . Humor Editors Marie Eggleston Strother Fulcher Senior Reporters Mary Frances Joyce Junior Reporter Leland Stone o , n Elizabeth Purgason -Sophomore Reporters Billy Brammer 1 Shockley Martin ■ Freshman Reporters Elsie Thomason ’Fessor Hoover ' s Gang, our school newspaper, is published weekly in The Bassett Journal. At the beginning of the school year, Mr. Scoggins kindly consented to allow two columns in his paper for the printing of the school news. This news consists of sports write-ups, editorials, the activities of the various clubs and organizations, humorous incidents which occur around school, and articles of a literary nature contributed by the English students. The opportunity to conduct a newspaper has been of great benefit to the staff, and much enjoyment and personal satisfaction has been obtained from this enterprise. 4 57 Safety Patrol OFFICERS First Semester Billy Young President Juanita Bryson Vice President F rances Jones Secretary-Treasurer Eula Stone Captain Frances Jones First Lieutenant R. J. Fisher. . Second Lieutenant Second Semester Billy Young President Eula Stone Vice President Frances Jones. Secretary-Treasurer Iris Stone Captain R. J. Fisher First Lieutenant Everett Wilson Second Lieutenant Mrs. Divers, Mr. Hoover.. .Sponsors MEMBERS Left to Right: Roy Adams, Junior Peters, Eula Stone, Ellis Stone, Iris Stone, Frances Jones, Virginia Osborne, R. J. Fisher, Avis Eggleston, Everett Wilson, Willie Frye, Bobby Vernon, Mrs. Divers, Mr. Hoover, Lois Booth, Haydn Mitchell, Aubrey Dodson, John Pedigo, Duane Collins, Harry Kirks, Billy Young, Elbert Turner, Barbara Shelton, Allan Hall, Archie Scott, Eddie Bassett, Frank Rhodes. Not Pictured: Jean Whitlow, Mr. Hall, Mr. Frith, Mr. Rakes, Mr. Smith. The Safety Patrol has played a very important part in the prevention of accidents on the school grounds and on the streets and highways. The members assist in directing the traffic at the bus entrance. The bus patrols keep order on the buses and watch the small children across the roads. Many accidents have been prevented by the alertness of the patrols. Thus far no accidents have occurred here in the past two years. Sire Sighting Hangers Frank Carter Squad Commanders Herman Byrd MEMBERS Bottom to Top of Steps: D. L. Kendrick, Jr., Herman Ferguson, Fred Shropshire, Billy Young, Tommy Giles, Everett Wilson, Herman Byrd, Enoch Ross, Leland Stone, Norman Daniel, Hugh Draper, Lawrence Rorrer, David Mitchell, Harry Kirks, Norman Joyce, Bobby Bohannon, Frank Carter. Because of the acute shortage of labor and the necessity of preserving our forests, the larger boys of Bassett High School have voluntarily joined the Forest Fire Fighters Service of the Henry County Defense Council. After becoming a member, these boys are given necessary training and instruction as prescribed by the State Forest Warden. They are always accompanied by a Forest Warden at the time of a fire, and they are protected by the State. Their pay starts at the time they leave for the fire and continues until they return. The Forest Fire Fighters Service was organized in Bassett High School three years ago. Up to the present time this local squad has participated in and brought under control one major fire and a few small ones. 59 Athenian Literary Society Carolyn Ingram John Brammer. . Iris Stone OFFICERS .... President Vice President Secretary Miss Matney Ruby Roberson Chaplain Ralph Jarrett Program Chairman Glenn Hollandsvvorth ... Sergeant at Arms Sponsor Motto: Ever on the Upward Trail MEMBERS Front Row, Left to Right: Ruby Woolwine. Alice Giles, Eloise Bohannon, Juanita Shelton. Ruby Roberson. John Brammer, Carolyn Ingram, Eula Stone, Annie Ruth Whitlock, Iris Stone, Gladys Moore, Inell Johnson, Nolie Dodson, Clara Lee Kiger, Lucy Lee Brammer. Second Row: Bill Howard, Otis Amos, Emily Ruth Messer, Kathleen Adams, Ellene Norton. Marie Eggleston. Kathryn Prillaman, Phyllis Webb, Dewey Martin. J. T. Pegram, Wayne Bowman. Nancy Fleshman. Third Row: Esther Weinstein, Mildred Franklin, Olga Buckner. Helen Smith, Elizabeth Mason, Jane Denson. Helen Mason, Virginia Young, Etta Moore, Roy Adams, Lucy Edmonds, Iris Mize, Hazel Scarbourgh. Fourth Row: Nancy Vernon. Dorothy Johnson, Jane Bassett, Barbara Byrd. Barbara Rhodes. Strother Fulcher, Patricia Philpott, Daphne Craig. Elva Turner, Margaret Denson. Mary Fisher. Martha Stultz. Fifth Row: Fay Wrenn White, Mary Ramsey, Rachel Snead, June Moran, Esther L. Ingram, Lucille Williams. Ralph Jarrett, Doris Nash, Mildred Byrd, Rachel Martin, Curtis Ingram. Sixth Row: Betty Jo Philpott, Charlotte Pendleton, Dorothy Gibbs, Terry Eggleston, Dorris Foley, Eunice Davis. Bill Robertson, Mary C. Craig, Betty Vernon. Seventh Row: Rudolph Spencer, Mickey Jones, Joe Philpott. R. J. Fisher, Rommie Moore, Edward Craig, Mabel Collier, Junior Hylton. Elizabeth Purgason, Frances Jones. Eighth Row: Miss Matney, Glenn Hollandworth, P. K. Martin, Billy Joe Yeaman, D. L. Kendrick, Jr., F. E Marsh, Ruth Dalton, Marie Collier, Elsie Thomason, Douglas Looney. Kathryn Bailey. Back Row: Louise Richardson, Magdalene Moore, Norman Daniel, Ena Hall. Jeanne Scott. Not Pictured: Wilson Thomason, Isola Peters. The Athenian Literary Society has endeavored to create an interest in and an appreciation of literature and history. The entire membership of the society has participated in the various pageants, dramas, stunts, quizzes, readings, debates, impersonations, and living pictures which not only made our work enjoyable but have contributed to the progress of our education. The names of the seniors who graduate this year and have been active in this society are left on the roll as honorary members. •{ GO }£ - The Senior Class expresses gratitude and thanks to the donors and to the many well-known business firms and industries of Bassett, Fieldale, Martinsville, Danville, and Roanoke for their splendid support and cooperation in making the 1945 edition of Timber Tints a success. In return it is the duty of our school population to patronize these advertisers whenever they can. Compliments and Best Wishes of JOBBERS PANTS CO. Martinsville, Virginia Growers of Quality NURSERY STOCK YEATTS NURSERIES Martinsville, Virginia Cheaper Quicker COOK WITH GAS We Serve Bottled Gas to Bassett Southwestern Virginia Gas Company Martinsville, Virginia Safer Flexible Compliments of BASSETT MIRROR CO. Bassett, Virginia COMPLIMENTS OF SOUTHERN VARNISH CORPORATION ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 4 62 }3f The Bassett Printing Company The Printers Who Are Always Busy PUBLISHERS OF THE BASSETT JOURNAL Phones : Day, 2411 Night, 3831 D ay Phone Night Phone 2129 8232 V. M. 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The Stone Printing and Manufacturing Company Dial 6688 116-132 North Jefferson Street Roanoke, Va. OUR BOOSTERS ){P? i VAynw IUy ' 7r - - £ tZs jUp) u2 kpj Osb Z- i - e ' U Ohr 0crt Ct S ' W €J .C . 1fclL -vJ, ' t££t y £h Asr-t£ -J ■ytvoL X 7r Scuisu J}vvU? L □UR BOOSTERS Wl-c i: n - 1 y jfe (yi {%■ c- JJt JnA (IfayttoA £h- Ay.m .A ' f“ i — f ■ - STERS ■ a. faJ- (jl Ur J ‘ L_. ' V„ , dL6 ud s 6 1 oJ ■ ” w- w . . 7 . 0 t rr uy cm y fl iAs dtsSulty) ' Q. J4SL 1U d L- Epilogue Alas! With a ringing vibration of cheers Our graduation day triumphantly ends. Yet is there not an inward urge for tears As we leave our classmates , teachers, friends? Yes , each one has a designated place to fill. Time now leads us Seniors to greater tests Which require courage, faith, determined will To use our opportunities as stepping stones to success. To dear old Bassett High and to you who remain, Be diligent in your work, be honest, be true; And here is hoping we ' ll meet again As we sincerely bid, “Farewell,” to you!