Langston High School - Lion Yearbook (Danville, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1955 volume:

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I am exceedingly happy that you have come thus far but regretful of having such fine, young men and women divorced from our school family. Nevertheless, this is an integral process of life which indicates a level of achievement. The road to success is seldom an easy one. But, he who has never known adversity, is but half acquainted with others or with himself. Constant success shows us but one side of the world. For, as it surrounds us with friends, who will tell us only our merits, so it silences those enemies from whom, a- lone, we can learn our defects. Success to each of you, John H. Byrd. Ir, 5I555I3553555E: EifIt.if.I,1QEifiEiEf33l5E52fififE5E2---sfiIii1IfiIIiIIif525E5fifE3E5EE2fE52E2fEE:-:-:-: 3'3'5'E2EIE2EIEIE12IEIEIEFBHEFEEZI22E2fi?E2Ei2?iiiiE5EfI21E2EIEIE2EIE2 ' ' ' ' ' ' ' 3I3IEIZIE2E?ZIE2EIEIEI3EIEI2I2fifE5?iiEIEIQIZIZIEIEIZYZI21212125 A 1 I 1 i X x Lf - CEST'- A .1 -Y I 4 ,gfr-1 ywff? I I xr N. ..-,pf 4 OUR SCHOOL SECRETARY Ruth F. Allen B. S. , Hampton Institute OFFICE ASSISTANT Sue Hughes Class of '56 , ,A ,.t.. , Nazis, .. . , ,. ,.,, Li- . ,5,:rW,Q.,: - V, ri, . V,V.,,:, OUR GUIDA NCE COUNSELOR Vera B. Murphy Guidance Dramatics Language Arts A. B. , North Carolina College M. A. , Columbia University R Us- :1 ' HOWARD W. ALLEN Basketball Coach Physical Education B. S, , Hampton MILDRED G, ALLEN Natural Science B, S, , A.8nT. College M. A. , New York Institute University M. A. , New York University ALMEDA H. BANNER English B, S, , Hampton Institute CLARA M. CHANEY Home Economics B, S. , West Virginia State CARRIE H. COLEMAN DOROTHY L. DAVIS THELMA E, DIXON FRANKLYN O, GUNN English Commercial English, Latin Music B. S. , Wilberforce B. S. , Tennessee A8aI B, A. , Virginia Union B. 5- . Virginia SIMS University State University University DOROTHY O, HARRIS Social Science B. A. , Virginia State M. S. , Virginia State WILBERT P. HARRIS Industrial Arts B, S. , Virginia State X, K. f ELLA D. IVY Mathematics Guidance A. B, , Fisk University IVA O. JONES Mathematics B, S. . Hampton Institute LAWRENCE E, KNIGHT RUTH M. LANGHORNE ENESHEL R. LOGAN THEODORE MANLY Natural 3Ci6HC6 Home Economics Librarian Football Coach B. S. . Virginia State B. S, , West Virginia A, B. , Shaw University Science State B, L, S. , North Carolina B, 5, , Hampton M. S. , New York State Institute University .Q N . X We HORTENSE MARTIN ROBERT B, McDOWELL IAQUELINE MOFFITT WESLEY H. MOTLEY Commercial Education Natural Science Physical Education Industrial Arts B. S. , North Carolina SWIG B, S. , Elizabeth City B. S, , A. 8aT. College B. S, , A, 8nT. College State Teacher's College LOLA L, THORNTON Mathematics B. S. , Virginia Union University AVICIA HOOPER THORPE English B, S, , Bluefield State Teacher's College ,ff LELIA LOWE WHITE N. K. WRIGHT B. S. , Virginia State Social Science A. B. , West Virginia B, 3, , A, QT, State College Social Science L lb 9-1 A -Q 9 f Roll ut honor QE ku ' N 3. , 2 ' J 1 F 'QI 51 Wankhy Qgerzzbrs Valedictorian RAYMOND CRUMP Salutatorian DOROTHY LEA ACQUILA COLES I iij . Sf, Pg Y ll- . Q :iff WE 1 i Q5 K. LORETTA SADIE ANDERSON Ambition: Air Force Activities: Commercial Club Curriculum: Commercial HOWARD LEE BARKSDALE Ambition: Electrical Engineer Activities: Student Patrol: Dramatics: Hi-Y. Curriculum: Practical IANICE BARKSDALE Ambition: Air Force Activities: Commercial Club: Choir, Curriculum: Commercial FLORENCE LILLIAN BIGELOW Ambition: Beautician Activities: NHA: Dramatics: Dance Group: Cheering Squad, Curriculum: General CLARENCE E, BROADNAX Curriculum: General ORLANDO BROWN Ambition: Mechanic Curriculum: General RAWDON BROWN Ambition: Mechanical Engineer Activities: Academic Club: Football: Basketball. Curriculum: Academic ANITA LOUISE CHANEY Ambition: Stewardess Activities: Commercial Club. Curriculum: Commercial FRANCES CLARK Ambition: Stenographer Activities: Dramaticsg NHA: ' Commercial Club, Curriculum: Commercial CHARLES E, COLE Ambition: Auto Mechanic Activities: Spanish Club: Photo Club: Current Event Club. Curriculum: Practical AQUILLA COLES Ambition: Professional Seam- stress Activities: Choir: Y-Teen: Dramatics: Photo Club. Cl1Il'iCll1Llm: Practical WILLIE CONWAY Ambition: Lawyer Activities: Academic Club: Football: Choir: Varsity Club: Track Team. Curriculum: Academic RICHARD CREWS Ambition: Dietitian Activities: Footba1l:Modern Scholars: Choir: Dramatics: Varsity Club. Curriculum: Practical RAYMOND CRUMP Ambition: Physicist Activities: Honor Society: Langstonian Staff: Academic Club: Dramatics: Choir. Curriculum: Academic LINWOOD DAVIS Ambition: Professional Ath- lete Activities: Football: Basket- ball: Varsity Club: Photo Club. Curriculum: Practical THEODORE DIXON Ambition: Psychiatrist Activities: Basketball: Choir. Curriculum: Practical JOSEPH EDMONDS Ambition: Journalist Activities: Modern Scholars: FBLA: Dramatics, Curriculum: Commercial DOROTHY ANN GENERAL Ambition: Nurse Activities: Dramatics: Choir: Cheering Squad. Curriculum: Practical EDNA M, GLASS Ambition: Air Force Activities: Dramatics Curriculum: Practical REGINALD GRAVES Ambition: Professional Trades- man Activities: Hi-Y:F0otbal1: Track Team. Curriculum: Practical ROSA DOLORES GUNNER Ambition: Actress Activities: Student Council: Photo Club: Choir: Dramatics: Student Patrol: Y-Teen. Curriculum: Practical THEODORE HOLLAND Ambition: Private Business Activities: Modern Scholar: Basketball: Football, Curriculum: Practical JAMES NATHANIEL HUNT Ambition: Boxer Activities: Basketball Curriculum: Practical RALPH HUTCHINS Ambition: Brick Mason Activities: Modem Scholar: Student Council: Usher's Club: Football. Curriculum: Practical 3 r1'p 'f.' vw v L... FRANCES ELAINE JONES Ambition: Pediatrician Activities: Basketball: Dra- matics: Modem Scholars: Student Council, Curriculum: Practical MYRA EVELYN JONES Ambition: Practical Nurse Activities: Dramatics: Photo Club: Choir: Y-Teen. Curriculum: Practical GLENARIA LUETHEL KEENE Ambition: Interior Decorator Activities: Choir: Dramatics: NHA. Curriculum: Practical DOROTHY M, LEA Ambition: Teacher Activities: Choir: Dramatics: Academic Club: Student Council: Journalism Club: NHA. Curriculum: Academic RUBY JEAN LEFTRIDGE Ambition: Registered Nurse Activities: FBLA: Dance Group: Cheering Squad. Curriculum: Commercial CARRIE ELIZABETH LEWIS Ambition: Dramatic Soprano Activities: Choir: Dramatics: Student Council: Academic Club: Langstonian. Curriculum: Academic OATSON LEWIS Ambition: Shipping Clerk Curriculum: General IOLA ALMEDA LOGAN Ambition: Pediatrician Activities: Student Council: Choir: Dramatics: Academic Club. Curriculum: Academic ANDREW DOUGLAS LOUNDERMAN Ambition: Electrical Engineer Activities: Student Patrol: Choir: Academic Club: Stu- dent Council: Dramatics: Football. Curriculum: Academic JAMES MCLAUGHLIN Ambition: Boxer Activities: Football. Curriculum: General CAROLYN FREDA MIMMS Ambition: Nurse Activities: Choir: Dramatics: NHA. Curriculum: Practical KATE SHIRLEY MOORE Ambition: Dancer Activities: Photo Club: NHA: Y-Teen: Cheering Squad: Dramatics: Usher's Club. Curriculum: Practical 'ii 1 V lv .1 I BARBARA ANN MOTLEY Ambition: Interior Decorator Activities: Y-Teen: NHA: Choir: Junior Red Cross: Glee Club, Curriculum: Practical GENE RAYMOND MOTLEY Ambition: Lawyer Activities: Dramatics:Usher's Club: Hi-Y: Student Coun- eil: Langstonian Staff: Photo Club. Curriculum: Practical GLORIA MARIE MOTLEY Ambition: Dancer Activities: NHA: Cheering Squad: Dramatics: Y-Teen: Usher's Club. Curriculum: Practical WILLIE MOT LEY Ambition: Stenographer Activities: Choir: Commer- cial Club. Curriculum: Commercial BONZOLA NICHOLSON Ambition: Air Corps Activities: Usher's Club: Nl-IA Photo Club. Curriculum: Practical ETHEL LEE OLIVER Ambition: Nurse Activities: Dramatics: Choir. Curriculum: Practical PEGGY ANN PETERS Ambition: Nurse Activities: Y-Teens: Choir: Dramatic. Curriculum: Practical WILLIAM POINDEXTER Ambition: Electrical Engineer Activities: Football: Dramatics Photo Club: Library Club: Choir, Curriculum: Practical BOBBIE I EAN PRICE Ambition: Model Activities: NHA: Student Pa- trol: Y-Teens, Curriculum: Practical BARBARA ANN SHIRLEY Ambition: Designer Curriculum: Practical PHILIP THOMAS STAMPS Ambition: Mortician Activities: Hi-Y: Dramatics: Choir: Photo Club. Curriculum: General RALEIGH STAMPS Ambition: U.S. Army Activities: Football: Choir. Curriculum: General -J is paul fr sl f: MARY ANN THOMAS Ambition: Physical Education Teacher ' Activities: Cheering Squad Curriculum: General MELVIN TAZEWELL THORNTON Ambition: Contractor Activities: Choir, Curriculum: Practical ELLA JUANESTA TUCKER Ambition: Teacher Activities: Dramatics: Choir: Photo Club: Y-Teen. Curriculum: Practical Q CHARLES EDWARD TURNER Ambition: Dentist Activities: Choir: Dramatics: Academic Club. Curriculum: Academic CHARLES ALEXANDER WADE Ambition: Teacher Activities: Choir: Basketball: Junior Red Cross: Latin Club Curriculum: Academic FLORINE WA LTERS Ambition: Nurse Activities: Choir: Dramatics, Curriculum: Practical ERNESTINE WARNER Ambition: Professional Seam- stress Activities: Dramaticsg NHA: Choir. Curriculum: Practical PHILLIP WHITE Ambition: Wrestler Curriculum: Practical LEMMA M, WILSON Ambition: Secretary Activities: Dramatics: Health Club: Choir: Cheering Squad Y-Teen. Curriculum: Practical MARY ROSALYN WILSON Ambition: Stenographer Activities: NHA: Dramaticsg Y-Teen: Commercial Club: Choir. Curriculum: Commercial 3 Z enzbr GQSS zcers President Andrew Loundermon Vice President Phillip Stamps Recording Secretary Mary Wilson Financial Secretary Frances Clark Treasurer Richard Crews Business Manager Charles Wade Student Council Rep. Ralph Hutchins it 759 521012 CSXM Editor -in -Chief Joseph Edmonds Editor Raymond Crump Corresponding Secretary Ella Tucker Recording Secretary Dorothy Lea Business Manager Charles Tumer Managing Editor Howard Barksdale Sports Editor Linwood Davis Features Editor Rosa Gunner Ghss s7i7AlS'fOIy This is your radio program Night Train being broadcast from Station IML. H. S. Danville, Virginia. Tonight this train is crowded with the Senior Class of '55 and it has almost reached its destination. It came into view in 1950 when it brought one hundred forty-six young happy boys and girls over from the Annex to Langston High and arrived at Station 8. Here we were met on the platform by Mr. Armstead and his trainmen who were Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Banner, Mr. McDowell, Miss Ivy, Miss Langhome, Mrs. Chaney and Mrs. White. They acquainted us with the vocational studies. After we had been introduced to all at this stop the train glided on to Station 9. Here we found Mr. Armstead had left us when we were met by Mr. Paige. This was the time for us to be assigned to four different Curricula Car Sections. 1. General, 2. Practical, 3. Commercial, and 4. Academic. Each person went where they thought they could eat, sleep, and carry on without being caughtg but, this is really where the journey began. When everyone had become comfortable the train moved on to Station 10, many passengers got off to make connections for points North, East and far West. What a glorious, gorgeous, beautifully appointed Club Car we beheld when we reached Station 11. This was getting closer to our destination. This Club Car was in existence at Station 9, but we were not really too active until we reached the 11th Station. While strolling through this car we discovered a Dramatic Section. There we saw Howard Barksdale, Philip Stamps, Carrie Lewis, Richard Crews and Mary Rosalind Wilson as members. Richard Crews was being starred as Ricky Ricardo in the three-act comedy I Love Lucy. Later our attentions were drawn toward wonderfully, soft music. The music turned out to be the Choir. ln it we saw Charles Tumer, Raleigh Stamps, Charles Wade, Gleneria Keene, Rosa Gunner, Richard Crews, Ella Tucker, Melvin Thornton, Aquilla Coles, William Poindexter, Carrie Lewis and Andrew Loundermon. This was tne year or 1954 and previously Carrie Lewis had won first prize on the Omega Psi Phi Fratemity Talent Hunt. Carrie was at a later date selected to be in a Musical Contest in Washington, D.C. While in the Club Car the train sped along to Station 12. Weren't we glad when we had come to this place. It seems as if everything was waiting for us. Mr. J. H. Byrd, Jr. met us at this station. We saw spaces that had been reserved for the N. H, A. , Student Council, Cheering Squad, Student Patrol and Langstonian staff. In the N. I-L A. section we found Mary Rosalind Wilson, Kate Moore, Lemma Wilson and Barbara Motley. Gene Motley was voted into the office of President for Student Council. ln the Cheering Squad section were Florence Bigelow and Ruby Leftridge. Endeavored to cheer on to the Football championship, Willie Conway, Ralph Hutchins, Linwood Davis, Rawdon Brown, James McLaughlin, Andrew Loundermon, Reginald Graves, Richard Crews, and William Poindexter, Mary Rosalind Wilson was elected our Homecoming Queen. For the Basketball Team we cheered Charles Wade, James Hunt, and Rawdon Brown. 4 w I 1 In another section of the same car a pageant was being dramatized for Education Week. This pageant was called The American Way. Frances Jones was a little Catholic girl who read the Rosary for us: Richard Crews was a Rabbi, Ralph Hutchins an Episcopalian Rector, while Joseph Edmonds served as a very convincing narrator. We finally gathered on the platform of the Observation Coach to Reminisce about our wonderful journey through Piedmont Section and the Valley of Virginia. We were fully agreed upon the fact that ours had been a joyous -educational, inspirational and eventful journey and now we are about to stop at Junction E. Our Diesel is refueling for redistributing us to places further South, to Industrial Centers of the North, to lucrative farms and Urban Sections of the hast, to the furtherest points of the earth as Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Waves, Wacs, Homemakers, members of the Learned Professions, Smaresmen, and to-be Mr. John Q. Citizens. We now sign off as class of 1955 Station JML operating first Educational Broadcast Program Night Train. We will be followed by Class of 1956. Until then--we say Good Night! and Good Luck! GQJJ jyfoffo Honor lies in earnest toil, CASS State of Virginia City of Danville County of Pittsyvania We, the Senior Class of 1955, of John M. Langston High School, being of sound mind and of young and foolish age, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. To our Principal and teachers who shared our sorrom and our joys and helped us to reach graduation, we thank you. , To the student body we leave you the sincere hope that you, too, will reach the goal you have before you. 1 Personal Bequests, 'hese personal items that have been useful to us, for four years, we leave to the persons named. Cherish these bequests and use them to their best advantage, and soon you too will be willing your treasured possessions to those you leave behind. If you cannot use your inheritance pass it on to some one who can. Lendwood Davis wills his athletic skill to Ronald Harrison. Janice Barksdale and Florine Walter will to Willie Barksdale and Jennie Sue Swanson their quietness. Peggy Peters wills hergability to get along with others to Irene Miller. Rosa Gunner and Frances Clark will their success with boys to Jessie Ann Williams. Richard Crews wills to some person his football uniform No. 99. Raymond Crump wills his ability to make A's without studying too hard to Levi Pace and his member- ship in the honor society to his brother, Douglass. Iola Logan wills her hair style to Shirley Lea, and the ability to become a senior to Mary Reynolds. Joseph Edmonds wills his extensive vocabulary to Mary Johnson. Kate Moore wills her ability to wear tight skirts to the eighth graders, and her dancing skill to Elma Hairston. Loretta Anderson wills her ability to finish high school to Lenda Davis, and Artelia Strader. Mary Wilson wills her ability to be cool, calm and collected to Valeria Wilson, Deloris Betts, Bettina Eason, Theresa Johnson and Jewel Wright. Myra Jones wills her white blouse with the, initials of K, M, H, on the collar to Patsy Allen. Melvin Thorton wills to Jessie Swann his ability to get along with others. Anita Chaney wills her ability to be a good girl and not to talk so much to Aneeda Moore. Aquilla Cloes wills her ability to reach the twelfth grade to John Coles. Andrew Loundermon wills his seat in chemistry to Sue Hughes, with much success. Bobbie Price wills to Marie Pounds her ability to become a patrol. Barbara Shirley wills her ability to get English under Mrs. Thorpe to Vivian Harris. Barbara Motley wills her ability to maintain a stream line figure to Mary Johnson with much success. Bonzola Nicholson wills her ability to become a seamstress to Mae Alice Smith. Carolyn Mimms wills to Thomas Jefferies the ability to graduate in '56, Charles Wade, Glennria Keene and Carrie Lewis will their place in the choir to Betty Davis, Mary Jenkins and Harry McClary. Charles Coles just leaves. A Dorothy Lea wills her interest in school to Helen Tanner and Jean Stokes. Edna Glass wills her dimples to Sallie Bigelow. Ella Tucker wills her ability to graduate from Langston to Floria Johnson. Emestine Wamer wills to her sister, Loretta, her ability to get along with people. Reginald Graves wills his credit at Sater's to Jimmie Allen and Andrew Johnson. Raleigh Stamps wills to his sister, Mattie, his sweet and engaging smile. Ruby Leftridge wills her ambition to her brother, John Leftridge. Ralph Hutchins wills to some unlucky Langstonian quarter back the ability to keep a cool head at all times. Willie Conway wills to Floyd Wilson his football uniform, the one with the big patch in the seat. Ethel Oliver wills her brother to Barbara Lou Stamps, and her dancing ability to her sister, Ella. Frances Jones wills her height to Amelia Hankins and Doris Price and to Bennie Hall her dimples. Florence Bigelow wills to June Bethel her skill in dancing so that he can become a member of the dance group. Willie Motley wills his ability to graduate from Langston High School to Charles Goins. Philip Stamps wills his ability to be business-like to Preston Echols. Gloria Motley wills her seat in the Library to Betty Davis. Howard Barksdale wills to Arthur Jacobs and Bettina Eason his post on the patrol. Lemma Wilson wills her ability to talk and play and still pass to Bessie Harris. James McLaughlin wills his towel to Sylvester Holland, and his ability to amuse the class and to confuse Mr. Harris. Otson Lewis wills his ability to any one who can take two English subjects and pass under Mrs. Thrope. In witness thereof, we, the class of 1955, the testators, have to this will set our hands and seals, this twenty-fifth day of February, Anno Domini, one thousand, nine hundred and fifty-five. Kate Moore Frances Jones Bobbie Jean Price Ulm ,Rem To you, dear Langston High, we bid A very sad farewell. For all the hope, for all the trust That in our hearts now swell, For all the joy, for all the tears That we have shared here Our hearts go out with saddened thoughts Of this--our final year. We hope that as we go our way By paths you have made bright, Your welcoming doors may never close To those who seek for light. Because within your halls we walked And learned 1ife's honored rule The seniors here can never forget John Mercer Langston High School, R. Crump GAS-S TFOPKGCY Traveling in our time machine we pause for a moment to look out on the unraveling year 1965. There are so many things to attract our attention that we hardly know which to concentrate upon. Ohl There 's one, it seems to be, yes, it is--a Come As You Are Party. And who are the guests of honor? The 1955 graduating class of Langston High School of Danville, Virginia. Most of them rushed away from their jobs in order to be here tonight. Say! Don't I know the host and hostess? Sure, I do. It's Bobbie Jean Price and Howard Barksdale, her husband. I just knew they would finally marry. Well, Bobbie is a model and Howard is an engineer for one of the largest engineering companies of Chicagog a most handsome couple. This party is typical of them, you know. They need contacts to throw business their way. Who are those young ladies in uniform over by the punch bowl? Oh, Edna Glass and Loretta Anderson They are nurses for the 186th Regiment at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Look at that crazy gown! No, look at who is in it - Barbara Shirley. She is a famous designer of gowns, and designs them especially for my old girl friend, Eartha Kitt. Now, why would two guests bring pencils and shorthand pads to a party? Oh, they are Mary Rose Wilson and Frances Clarke, who are stenographers in Washington for the Secretary of State. They are really going places. Observe the sophisticated ladies sitting in the comer. The interior of our new Langston High was done by them, Barbara Motley and Glenaria Keene. They were the only persons suited for the job, and they are now talking over plans for the new Byrd-Wright Junior High. p Those poised young men constantly making lady friends there, are none other than the very able lawyers who recently won the tax evasion case for Reginald Graves, the, you might say, professional tradesman. They are Willie Conway and Gene Motley, who are still carrying their brief cases, looking for business. Let's see, I know those people--Dorothy Lea, Ella Tucker and Charles Wade. I'm glad to see them taking time out from their teaching activities at George Washington High School to enjoy themselves. Hear that mambo beat? And guess who is on the floor? Gloria Motley and Kate Moore. They both recently signed a contract to dance in Las Vegas in They Were Doing The Mambo. Marilyn Monroe is no longer America 's number one pin-up girl. She has been topped hy the young actress sitting over by the window in the bathing suit, our own Rosa Gunner. You should see her latest picture, A Hard Road. Remember Isaid some of the guests rushed away from their jobs to get here. That accounts for those tyvo pediatricians treating the baby boy over there in the comer. lola Logan and Frances Jones left their Clinic in Chicago so fast they forgot to give the baby back to his parents. But that's all right because his father is standing only a few feet away. Who is the father? Why, Melvin Thorton. He and Ralph Hutchins are contractors in their own business, you know. Consult them when you want your next house built. Do you see that deathly-looking fellow over there in the black suit? He looks rather pale doesn't he? No wonder, that is the funeral director, Phillip Stamps, of the Stamps Funeral Enterprises. He used his own Ambulance to get here on time. With the siren in full force. That vocal artist over by the piano is Carrie Lewis. She is to appear at the Metropolitan Opera very soon. You don't have to guess who that is carrying that tray loaded with food. That is the dietician at Langston High School, Richard Crews. He shou1dn't complain about the meals anymore since they are in his hands, or should Isay, since his hands are in the meals. Isuppose you've noticed that fellow near the band stand. It looks as if he is jotting down some notes, maybe for a news article. That's the fiery reporter and noted joumalistic writer from the New York Times, Joseph Edmonds. There was a fellow around a moment ago with the most beautiful teeth. He is a dentist, you kl10W. and he designed his own plate. Oh, there he is--Charles Turner. I hear he recently made a fortune on those pale pastel plates. Over in the phone booth you'll see Oatson Lewis. I heard him say a little while ago that he had to call the Memorial Hospital, where he is working as shipping clerk, to let his boss know that he forgot to check out. Waiting outside the phone booth is Lemma Wi1son,4who is secretary to the Vice President of the United States, unbelievable as it may seem. Hope she doesn't get in on any govemment secrets because you know how much Lemma can talk. Those two young ladies floating around the floor in those gorgeous gowns are Aquilla Coles and Emestine Wamer. Both of them are wearing their own originals. n When we were back at Langston in 1955 the girls styled their hair in pony tails and duck tails. The girl looking in the mirrow with the fish tail hair style is Florence Bigelow. She has a beauty shop now and has developed a prosperous business. Notice the two second looies of the WAF in the center of the floor. They are Bonzola Nicholson and Janice Barksdale. They are talking with the stewardess from the Trans-American Freight Line, Anita Chaney, whom they bumped into on the plane. Those guys with the boxing gloves look punch drunk. James McLaughlin and James Hunt both are professional boxers. Standing near to lend a helping hand in case they are needed are the ladies in white Those nurses sure look neat in their uniforms. I hear that all of them, Myra Jones, Ethel Oliver, Florine Walters, Dorothy General, Peggy Peters, Carolyn Mimms and Ruby Leftridge are the most efficient nurses at Winslow Hospital. Been wondering who the fellow is parked outside in the lavender Buick. He is Theodore Holland who runs a fabulous night club in Las Vegas. Speaking of automobiles, I know you are wondering how the new Cadillacs are retaining their power and good features. You will be surprised to know that they were designed by Charles Cole and Orlando Brown. They haven't come in yet but are waiting for Rawdon Brown to test one of his new jets. He is working in secret service you know. Who is that with the stethoscope? That's Dr. Raymond Crump the chief physician at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He just finished a conference with a psychiatrist from Duke University, Theodore Dixon. You would never believe it, but Willie Motley finally passed stenography and is now working in the govemment.-.4 Those fellows reading the sports page are Linwood Davis and Phillip White. They both made head- lines. Linwood's the quarterback for the Cleveland Browns and Phillip is the middleweight wrestling champion of the world. Our time machine is -cranking up to continue its journey. We hope that we saw everyone during our short visit into the future, If not you can blame it on the fact that time waits for no one. r 4 Zfyfafsws X -wb f 'mf .,,,,...3k3f, w M ' ,J---' --1 4 .. n,,-.ff .V-1' ------------------------FrancesWi1son President - - - - - Levi Pace President ------------ CC i V 1' ASS 1b U12 Jeffries Thomas cretary Se s. :w ? VI -2 2 ni' E o ..z: oo E 3 I-l 2 0I'S S pons Mrs. Logan, Mr. Manly Mr. Motley J-f:-r I S :- psy X -it ' ki kit' Rf-g ' C f + I Q Ei W . gray , : -' 2-'fu v -gi 'fi 3' K R'- 4f Qs? Q 'B 6 gk 3' ' ,- .5 fn r ag? l B iv iv? 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V. - New . gal K 5 sa- X? if ig' .ii1M5' 3 vm ,ya 55541 6,5 QM d,,.,Q' S YW .. J Homecoming Queen MARY ROSALIND WILSON Faculty Play FATHER KNOWS BEST American Education Week RALPH HUTCHINS FRANCES JONES PATRICIA VANN RICHARD CREWS Miss Homecoming and Her Attendants MARY R. WILSON SUE HUGHES - DELORES BETTS 409 in wtk tt,a nn aa E E E in-su I ill E335-N' .-1 T . WW? W ,A -wa -., E 5 4 F e-of 1' be O CD G 0 .Zi 5 LD klyn O. Fran Miss of 1 choir under the Direction Our schoo 1 .-E Ea C- U ull! in N2 EZ SO nn-1. '62 .Elo 'Ii Sow Ll Ou? .ng fs I-1 35 2. --'6' Su.. vii: -so 'a no E75 LAW.. So Qu .S- Q54 Qu '58 oo EE .Em H8 'o. on E 'Ev 'N Q Q 'N O X. Qs Q organizations. Concerts also are presented at Easter and Christmas. QSIUOQHX Gounczf President, Gene Motley Vice President, Sue Hughes The purpose of the Student Council is to give the student body a voice in the affairs of the school and to create among them qualities of leadership, and to provide training in the responsibilities of self -govemment. 'Q . Nh 'Jig 'T CSllll0Ql2f yvafrof Captain, Frances Wilson Captain, Andrew Louder- man. It functions to pro- mote safety practices and direct all traffic in the school and on the grounds. ? M7162 Q ,l Q eeff lb X Ag n e , if - ' t xi- W , i ,H if fi - Q ff' , M 3? 11 The N. I-L A. is one of the many fine organizations of our school that has national affiliations. The major aims of this organization are: the promotion of individual growth by development of physical, social and moral qualities: the promotion of better home living: the provision of wholesome recreational activities: the giving of service to the school, community, state and nation. President ---- - - -Kathryn Wilson Secretary - - - - -Dolores Betts Vice President - - - - Elaine Wooden Treasurer - - - - Betty Davis Our LibraryC1ub is organized under the sponsorship of Mrs. E. M. Logan. Its purpose is three-fold: to sponsor a greater interest among the students in the use of books and library serviceg to stimulate reading interestg to improve the library service of the school. 'E fyrgg 545 l , l 1 1 This year Langston students were afforded a new privilege, radio announcing. Charles Wade, Mary Jenkins, Anita Woody, Philip Stamps, Frances Wilson and Charles Yarborough, were some of the first to be heard on Teen Topics every Friday after- noon on WBTM. The Veterans Club, a newly organized club at Langston is made up of former stu- dents of Langston who have retumed to complete their education, after serving in the Armed Forces. THE SCHOOL EXCHANGE The school exchange is operated by students under a faculty super- visor. The exchange provides an oppor- tunity for commercial students to gain practical experience in business techniques. 111 U H WSAGFS 6 This group assists the other organizations in the high school by passing out programs and placing their guests at the evening programs. The Modern Scholars Club is best-known for its giving of an annual one-hundred dollar scholarship In addition this organization also attempts to develop better students and, thereby, better citizens by discussing topics that are of importance in the development of all. The Social Studies Club is composed of students from all four curricula. Those students exhibiting an interest in Social Science are accepted as members in this newly organized club. President, Mamie Andersong Vice President, Tommie Lee: Secretary, Ollie Brandon, Treasurer Barbara Davis. The F. B. L. A, Association is a statewide organi- zation, designed for high school and college students taking Commer- cial subjects. This organization ac- cepts students with good attendance, ambition, and a favorable attitude toward the school functions. NATIONAL f X HONOR socum O 1 Z A Eg I pledge myself to uphold the high purpose of this society to which l have been elected, striving in every way, by word and deed to make its ideals the ideals of my school and of my life. No honor conferred in any high school exceeds that of membership in the National Honor Society, Members are very carefully selected on the basis of scholarship, leadership, service and character. STAFF Editor-in-Chief - - - - Raymond Crump Sports Editor - - - - - Charles Tumer Assistant Editor - - - - - Dorothy Lea Literary Editor - - - - - Delores Betts 5 ffanysfozzzan CSM? .gs S: W .L . rw. -..Mw.. Q. Q 25 5-' 'iwpv -I.-A .Qwf sm 3 L Sis. X5 Xe ,M Q Q. :- f2ffEQ5' i .. rg Q K , yfffxiw.. N.. . XX. 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I i 'r . 4 x 1 X , Q .1 S, W if 9 X J-A ,., Eg - f Q 4, W at 11 QF si Lime , ,ZIYZZ Q q L . 1 - , , , 1 ' , 1 Q 1 ,tl -. -L fa-gf! 3 '.,, ' A - nuff' . 0 - 1 l Q 7? - T in . 3 QQ 4 VN , W 'gr' , K fr 'W A ::5 lv X A , . y. . .1-.sgfw fi f - A' N rl., .T 3 Q Wifi., M D A - M 5 f 5' C HEERIN G SQUAD GO Baines Leftridge MA N Bigelow 'Stokes GO Weatherford Wimbush Miller TRA CK TEA M Coach - T. Manly The First Track Team of Langston High School participated in two track meets. Bennie Hall set a record for both the Discus Throw and the Broad Jump in the Western District Meet. 1: kg sms 6900. MISS HOMECOMING And Her ATTENDANTS Hankins, Allen, Hutchins Sponsor - Miss I. Moffitt Watlington, Conway, Baines, Hall XM Milf I Wil? rr on M E N Maintain That Sater Appearance LONGIS MEN so-nop Tomorrow's Styles Today 309 Main Street Phone 3884-W Compliments of VVB-I-'V' A FRIEND WORLD'S BEST TOBACCO MARKE T Compliments of on WW I-IAIZVII-EY'S FU N ETZAL. 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