Lebanon High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Lebanon, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1945 volume:

MR. J. L. WALTHALL This, the second ' ‘Pioneer’ ' , is dedicated to Mr. J. L. Walthall in deserved tribute and honored respect for twenty-two years of service to and for countless boys and girls who had the good fortune to share both his wisdom and his abiding faith in youth — the makers of a great and good tomorrow. MR. CLARENCE MONK Principal of the school, who, by his devotion to duty, wise administrative efforts, serious scholarship and excellent sense of humor, has led the school through a year of merited achievement. Dorothy Fuller Math Science Trula Fleenor Librarian Jean Hartsock French Blanch Campbell Math History English Biology Charles McFarlane English History Jean Vencill T yping Short-hand Mildred Tate Home Ec. William E. Kirk Agriculture Mrs. a. T. Griffith Mrs. T. A. Gilmer English Science History Mrs. Harriet Hurt Mrs. Carl Hendricks English History History English Public Speaking IZETTA COUCH Editor-in-Chief MR. McFARLANE Faculty Advisor MALCOLM VAN DYKE Business Manager DOROTHY JOSEPHINE JOE EDITH K. BARRY JESSEE COMBS GILLESPIE BUNDY JENKS Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Ass ' t. Business Mgr Arts Editor Arts Editor MARY ELLEN HARPER Arts Editor DOROTHY HUGHES Arts Editor NELL KETRON Feature Editor LOUISE GILMER Feature Editor JUANITA BROOKS Feature Editor MARY ALICE MUNSEY JOHN MEADE HARPER BRAME SONNY HENRY GRADY FUG TE PRUNER Sports Editor Sports Editor Ass’t. Sports Editor Circulation Mgr. Ass’t. Cir. Mgr. PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY DE VEE EIELDS JUNIOR MUTTER IRENE BOARDWINE TREASURER JUNE JESSEE SENIORS Elbert S. Fugate “Sonny” Pastime; Flirting. Motto: “Feet take care of my body, I can’t. Comment: “Sonny” is a good leader in L. H. S. and is a good sport, al- ways. Malcolm VanDyke “Vandy” Pastime: Looking at pretty girls. Motto: “Fool but don’t be fooled.” Comment: “Vandy” is a swell kid who has humor as well as intelligence. Edith Kelly Bundy “Fats” Pastime; Talking and eating. Motto “It’s easier to smile than to frown.” Comment; “Fats” has a big heart to match her figure and everyone has a place in it. IZETTA Couch “Zet” Pastime; Sleeping and resting. Motto; “Cursed be he who moves my bones.” Comment; “Zet” is the sweet girl who likes wine Chevrolets. Marie Stoots “Ree” Pastime; Waiting for the evening mail. Motto; “Love ’em all.” Comment: “Ree” is the pretty girl with the golden hair and diamond ring. Mary Alice Munsey “Adg” Pastime; Playing the piano. Motto: “Do what you want to; then what you have to.” Comment: “Adg” is a very sweet girl with a smile and joke for every- body. Lucille Robinson “Lou” Pastime; Traveling. Motto: “Paddle your own canoe.” Comment; “Lou” is slow and has a funny little way of dragging her feet when she walks. John D. Meade, Jr. “Handsome” Pastime: Playing basketball . Motto: “Faint heart ne’re won fair lady.” Comment: John is al- ways found in the middle of a basketball court or a bunch of blonds. Richard Campbell ' Dick” Pastime: Eating. Motto: “Love and be loved.” Comment: “Dick” is the well-dressed lad who is always seen with pretty blonde girls. DeeVee Fields ,.y� Pastime: Thinking of him. Motto: “Love once, love always.” Comment: The twinkle in her eyes, makes her smile worth while. Georgann Banner “Geotgie” Pastime: Thinking of the future. Motto: “What you are depends on you.” Comment: Quiet, re- served little “Georgie” has many friends and a good record at L. H. S. Peggy Dickenson “Pag” Pastime: Playing the piano. Motto: “Work when you work, and play when you play.” Comment: “Pag ” is noted for her good grades and pretty hands. Arletta Meade “Let” Pastime: Chewing gum. Motto: “Go with ’em all, love none, stay single, have fun.” Comment: “Let’s” beauty and friendliness make her a girl to remem- ber. Juanita Brooks “Brooksie” Pastime: Fussing with a Sergeant. Motto: “Live in the wind and the sand and keep your eyes on the stars.” Comment: Sweet, lov- able “Brooksie” who al- ways stands up for her rights. Louise Gilmer ”Luke” Pastime: Dreaming of tomorrow. Motto: “I can take ’em or leave ’em!” Comment: “Luke” can be serious or gay, as the occasion demands. Robert Hubbard, Jr. “June” Pastime; Fooling the girls. Motto; “Live and learn.” Comment: “June” has served his school, soon be will serve his country. SENIORS Barry Jenks “Flat” Pastime: Playing basket- ball. Motto: “Love ’em, leave ’em.” Comment: “Flat” is that crazy kid who wants to win the basketball games and Nell’s heart! Elwanda Fogleman “Woby” Pastime: Laughing. Motto: “Life without mischief is not life at all.’ ' Comment: This is the mischief loving little bru- nette from the Senior class! Elizabeth Chafin “Liz” Pastime: Writing let- ters. Motto: “Seek for the best and the best is yours.” Comment: “Liz’’ is a leader in her class and a very sweet girl. Mildred Puckett “Mid” Pastime: Fussing with Junior. Motto: “Actions speak louder than words.’’ Comment: The girl with the pretty eyes and sweet disposition is our “Mid’’. Nell Ketron “Girlie” Pastime: Singing. Motto: “To have a friend, be one!’’ Co mment: Nell is the attractive little senior who owns a place on the L.H.S. team as well as in hearts of all the kids. Betty Chafin “Shorty” Pastime: Writing poetry. Motto: “Struggle for what you want and you will get it!’’ Comment: Betty is a true friend and a real scholar. Stella Jackson “T riggie” Pastime: Reading. Motto: “She who travels alone travels fast.’’ Comment: “Trigg” is the quiet type but says worthwhile things when she does talk. Robert Mutter “Junior” Pastime: Playing base- ball. Motto: “Why take the world so serious: you’ll never get out alive any- way?” Comment: Junior is athletic, friendly and out- standing in all of his classes. SENIORS William E. Jessee, Jr. ' Ace” Pastime : Going to T umbe z. Motto: “It’s better to love lots of girls little, than one girl lots.’’ Comment: “Ace’s” good looks and unselfish- ness account for his popu- larity at L.H.S. Ruby Lou Hess Uby Oiv” Pastime: Having fun. Motto: “Happiness is cheaper than worry so why pay the big price?” Comment: Ruby is the dark beauty with the very becoming blush. Thelma Foglem n ‘‘Sider” Pastime: Daydreaming. Motto: “Don’t worry about the little things and the big things will never come before you.” Comment: Happy, go- lucky, but sincere. Irene oardwine Tidy” Pastime: Chatting with a school bus driver. Motto: “Love all: trust few;” Comment: “Tidy’s” the blonde with lots of friends, a handsome man and half interest in a school bus. Margaret Dorton “Peaches” Pastime: Dreaming of the future; and the past. Motto: “Love once, love always.” Comment: Margaret is loved by all of her class- mates because of her sweet personality. Alma Lee Jackson “Carrot” Pastime: Acting. Motto: “What you do is what you are.” Comment: Lebanon’s bright little red-head with a smile for everyone. Josephine Combs “Becca” Pastime: Needlework and writing. Motto: “Think all you speak, but speak not all you think.” Comment: “Josie” is the studious type but has many friends. Edgar Jones “Eddie” Pastime: Thinking. Motto; “If music be ' the fruit of love, play on!” Comment; Edgar drives the school bus wild, and Irene Crazy. SENIORS Henry Harris “June” Pastime: Playing base- ball. Motto: “Slow, but sure.” Comment: “June” is the little Senior boy who you may find roaming the hall during any period. Willie Mae Jackson “Jackie” Pastime: Reading. Motto: “Love once, love always.” Comment: ‘ An incend- iary blonde, with big blue eyes and a smile to match her sweet personality. Doris Campbell “Dotsie” Pastime: Reading. Motto: “Gold dust twins do the work.” Comment: Doris is a very dignified Senior and a very sweet girl, too. Mary Ellen Harper “Cobb” Pastime: Dreaming. Motto: “Happiness is cheaper than worry so why pay the higher price?” Comment: “Cobb” is the little blonde with a big smile and a heart for Ralph. Margaret Duty “Mag” Pastime: Horseback rid- ing. Motto: “Love ’em and leave ’em!” Comment: Her smiling eyes have won her many friends at L.H.S. Mildred Jackson “Mid” Pastime: Waiting for him. Motto: “Seek for the best and the best will come.” Comment: “Mid” is the girl who always keeps a comb and mirror handy. Ann Campbell “Annie” Pastime: Driving a tractor. Motto: “Gold dust twins do the work. Comment: Ann is a very nice, refined girl and makes good grades at L. H. S. Clyde Mercer “Mercer” Pastime: Seeing my girl. Motto: “Saddle your dreams before you ride em. Comment: Clyde is the very studious boy who may be found in the office most any time. SENIORS Alfred Ferguson ' ‘Red” Pastime: Playing bas- ket-ball. Motto: “Play hard: play fair.’’ Comment: An all-star basketball player with a nice smile for everyone. Francis Stinson ‘‘Susie” Pastime: Working jig- saw puzzles. Motto: “Better alone than in bad company.’’ Comment: Francis is the girl who makes friends as well as A’s. Mabel Robinson ‘‘Mae” Pastime: Talking to the boys. Motto; “Love ’em and leave ’em.’’ Comment: Mae is a blonde for the time and a brunette after. Katherine Steelman “Red” Pastime: Reading; Motto; “Stay single and have fun.’’ Comment: The little red-head who makes every- one her friend. Edith Lasley “Ede” Pastime: Reading. Motto; “Slow but sure:” Comment: “Ede” is a very quiet girl and one of the most reserved members of our Senior Class. John W. Slate ‘‘SpUvim” Pastime: Exasperating. Motto: “Men of few words are the best men.” Comment: “Splivins” is athletic, honest and easy- going. Claris Nash “Tojo” Pastime; Going to Sat- urday Matinee. Motto; Forget the past, look to the future.” Comment: Claris is a lovable girl who is very studious. Edward Castle “Hot” Pastime: Playing base- ball. Motto: “Slow, steady, always ready.” Comment: “Hot” is everybody’s friend and one ©f our outstanding base- ball players. SENIORS Al Smith Fuller ' Boots” Pastime; Making sar- castic remarks. Motto; “Slow but sure.” Comment; Boots is little, but loud. Nell Settle Flea” Pastime; Reading. Motto; “Little but loud;” Comment; Nell’s quiet ways have made her a friend to everyone. Garmon Cox Horse-fly” Pastime; Reading; Motto; “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch;” Comment; Quiet and never harms anyone. enLQt Eleven years ago, a very unusual group of seven year olds entered Lebanon High School for the first time. There was something just a little different that day for them. They had waited for it a long time. When Nell Ketron, Louise Gilmer, Mary Alice Munsey, Mildred Puckett, Elizabeth Chafin, Edith Laslie, Sonny Fugate, Barry Jenks, Edgar Jones, June Jessee, Edward Castle, and Peggy Dickenson told their mothers good-bye, and with their new book satchels and a feeling of pride started on the long and . important journey — which is about to end. After one year, Alfred Ferguson joined our group and was gladly received: Young as we were we realized the importance and necessity of the opposite sex: We journeyed along for two years more, when De Vee Fields climbed aboard our Educational Train. By this time we were taking things pretty seriously. Mathematics was getting harder and our book satchels heavier. Our crowd too, was getting larger, Juanita Brooks and Catherine Stillman joined us in our sixth year, and are two of the best! The next term we really felt our oats, and our morale was boosted considerably when Izetta Couch and Margaret Duty came along, just in time to enter the new building with us, which had just been completed. That feeling of pride, which no one understands until he is a “Freshie” in high school, was upon us. We were deluged with thirty-three Freshmen from every corner of the country, making our class roll one-hundred and twenty-nine. Due to our wisdom — it was no longer necessary to use books — our book satchels were discarded. By this time we were ready for the Sophomore year. We felt there was nothing more for us to learn, evidently our teachers felt differently since we were informed — we had three more years ahead of us. These years were busy ones, scholastically and with extra curricula activities. Many of us have participated in the Christmas Pageants, Victory Corps Plays, and held places on the two basketball teams which have been instrumental in keeping up our school spirit, as now and then for various reasons, students have dropped from our midst, temporarily making us sad. (In parenthesis: We did not win the tournament, but both of our teams went to finals. Three of our students were recognized as all county players and Barry Jenks, one of our own class, was one of them.) Our second year in high school was our “Red Letter’’ year since our first social event was a Halloween Party in the Cafeteria. In the same year, Malcolm Van Dyke climbed aboard, boosting our morale, because we still believe in the opposite sex; and we are seniors. The next year the Junior and Senior Party, with the Juniors as hosts, was a great event on our social calendar, almost as important as when our upper classmen paid their obligations with a very unique party in the “gym.’’ In our Senior year we were entertained by the Juniors with an informal party, which was re- turned in April with the Seniors as hosts. Dancing and games of various kinds were enjoyed by all. So far none of our boys have been called by “Uncle Sam,’’ for which we are very thankful. And we pray that every German and every Jap will be put in his place before this is necessary. Peggy Dickenson Class Historian. Nineteen Hundred and Forty-five. We the Senior Class of 1945 at Lebanon High School, being of unsound and disposing mind, do make and ordain this to be our last will and testament. Article 1. We the Senior Class do humbly ' bequeath to the class of 1946, all the wisdom and intelligence of the Senior Class of 1945. Article 2. We, the Senior Class will our good habits, if we have any, to the Junior Class we now leave behind. Article 3. We, the Senior Class bequeath our place as “Dignified Seniors” and “Priviledged Characters” to the Senior Class of 1946. To the Seniors of ’46 we also leave our ability to dodge the faculty and to get by with playful pranks. We the individual Seniors of L. H. S. will to the class of ’46 the following articles: Richard Campbell wills his neatness to Tom- my Wilson. Edward Castle wills bis sweet personality to Joe Perry Gillespie. Garmon Cox wills his height to Perry Fergu- son, Frankie Fogleman, and Harold Brooks. Alfred Ferguson and Barry Jenks will their basketball ability to Harper Brame and Claude Kinder. Sonny Fugate wills his untouched school books to Hoover Garrett. Boots Fuller wills his sarcastic remarks to Alfred Lasley and Jimmy Hughes. Henry Harris wills his car to Bill Taylor and Richard Gray. Robert Hubbard wills his ability “to just get by” to Harry Pratt. Edith Lasley wills her Home Ec. work to Betty Lou Alexander, and Mildred Ann Campbell. Arietta Meade wills to Beatrice Fields her diamond. Mildred Puckett wills Mr. McFarlane to Billy K. Gray. Mable Robinson wills her self to Harry Pratt. Lucille Robinson wills her walk to Louise Harper. Nell Settle wills her quietness to Dorothy Lowe. Fraftces Stinson wills her ability to make A’s to Joe Ella Breeding. Dee Vee Fields wills her friendliness and sw ' ect disposition to Dorothy Jessee. Elwanda Fogleman wills her “giggles” to Jean Cox. Thelma Fogleman wills her “Shorthand” book to Ruth Garrett. Louise Gilmer wills her pretty smile to Mary Statzer. . Kathryn Steelman and Alma Lee Jackson will their pretty red hair to Sarah Lou Warner. Ruby Hess wills her pretty black hair to Jane Ann Smith and Betty Jo Fields. Claris Nash wills her tiny figure to Keele Smith and Henrietta Johnson. Mildred Jackson wills her comb and mirror to Negio Lee Hedrick. Willie Mae Jackson wills Garmon Cox to Retha Hicks. Stella Jackson wills her hair-do to Betty Jo Sutton. Marie Stoors wills all cf Ler boy-friends, and her diamond to Frances S ' apleton. Mary Alice Munsey w ' lls her figure to Emma Cbafin. Catherine H ' ? ' lfon wills her ability to get married to Lillian Jackson and Virginia Hughes. June Jessee wills his good-looks to the ugliest Junior boy. John Meade wills his popularity to J. G. Garrett. Clyde Mercer wills h ' s manly physique to Thomas Helton, Thomas Ferguson, and Clyde Yates. Junior Mutter wills his mathematical ability to Allen Barnette, and Trigg Fields. Edgar Jones wills his “blonde” to the luckiest Junior boy. John Slate wills his freckles to J. P. Jenks. Malcolm Van Dyke wills his wolfishness to Dennis All. Juanita Brooks wills her sweet disposition to Mildred Fields. Edith Kelly Bundy wills her beautiful hair and eyes to Aileen Robertson. Ann and Doris Campbell will their good grades to Melissa Stoots and Marie Garrett. Betty Chafin and Mary Ellen Harper will their mania for wrifng poetry to Christine McFarlane and Dorothy Garrett. Elizabeth Chafin wills her quiet ways to Ellen McCloud. Izetta Couch wills her basketball uniform to Gladys Chapman. Peggy Dickenson wills her basbfulness to Ruth Gibson. Margaret Duty wills her smiling eyes to Louise Brooks and Alildred Breeding, Georgann Banner wills her ability as a leader to Joan Bolling. Irene Boarciwine wills her blonde hair to Irene Bussey. Nell Ketron wills her singing talent to Nell Jessee , — Margaret Dorton, Clas$ Legender. CLASS PROPHECY Today is May 31, 195 5, and I have just returned to my apartment after a long, but interesting dav in the dark room of the city fortune teller. When I entered the big room, with thick carpets and covered windows, Daisy showed me a large crystal ball. Then she startled me by showing me the things in store, and not only my life, but the life of my old classmates. I saw Georgann Banner with her hlack hair piled high on top of her head, sitting gracefully at a desk in a large department store. Then through the mist came the faint picture of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Jones (formerly Irene Boardwine) on the Greyhound hus which Edgar was driving. Next a girl appeared in a Navy uniform. Juanita Brooks must have reached her goal for it was the Waves. It was hard to tell at first who the girl was behind the drawing board in the Esquire Publishing House hut further investigations showed that is was Edith Kelly Bundy who was drawing the cute little blonde, Margaret Dorton, in a bathing suit for the 195 5 Esquire cover. The crystal ball changed slowly and formed the large book of a brick school building. Seated in the principal’s office was none other than Elbert Fugate. In the typing and shorthand room, Anne and J Doris Campbell were showing their teaching ability. In the hall Katherine Steeleman, Edith Lasley, and Frances Stinson paused to gossip before going to their history, math, and English classes. This one glimpse of the L. H. S. faculty was all I had before the crystal ball changed to a happy family sitting around the fire. Dan no longer wears a navy uniform but is devoting his time to Betty (Chafin), his wife, and his I ' ttle blo nde daughter. The friendship of this home was inviting but my visit was short for I suddenly found myself in the New York style center where Izetta Couch models “Sloppy Joe Sweaters’’. In the next depart- ment Stella Jackson was showing in her own unique way the clinging gown of wine satin. Then I saw Alma Lee Jackson as a Powers Model advertising Kremel Shampoo. Here our thought turned from fashions to uniforms for although the war is over Garman Cox, Henry Harris, and June Jessee still wear the khaki and stars of the United States Army. “Boots’’ Fullei and Robert Hubbard are a little different for theirs are navy blue. The dark clothes gradually change to stiff white uniforms going noiselessly down the long corridors of a hospital. The girls who wore them were Mabel Robinson, Elwanda Fogleman, Ruby Hess and Claris Nash who had successfully reached their goals. Soon I found myself walking down a shady avenue of a small town. In the first white cottage we find Mr. and Mrs. John Meade (Mary Alice Munsey) delightfully entertaining their first seven of the fourteen children. Next door Mary Ellen Harper and her husband Ralph are, as usual, quarreling. Across the street on the big lawn in front of her home “Blondie” is romping with the “Little Blondie’’ and Clyde Jr., while she waits for Clyde (Mercer) to get home. In the business section of this town I saw Barry Jenks and his wife, Nell Ketron, working in their department store. In the accounting department behind the large desks sat Josephine Combs, Mar- garet Duty, Lucille Robinson and Nell Settle. A few blocks away in neon lighting I saw Edward Castle’s name below the large Chevrolet garage sign. The picture then changed from the small town to the quiet country side where I saw Alfred Ferguson hard at work on his farm. To my surprise I saw on an entrance gate near by these words: “Stuart Land and Cattle Company, John Slate, Foreman.’’ The crystal ball changed again and put me on board the Pan-American Clipper where Richard Campbell was pilot. I sat quietly watching the earth below me, when suddenly someone tapped me on the shoulders and I turned to see Louise Gilmer, as neat as ever, in her air-line hostess uniform. Then with out warning I landed back in New York and found Peggy Dickenson playing in a concert or- chestra. The vision of New York lasted only a short while. Then I was looking in on some college. The picture changed before I found out which one, but I stayed long enough to see Malcolm VanDyke as physical Ed Instructor, and Junior Mutter as math professor. His private secretary turned out to be his own wife, Mildred Puckett. From the college, the crystal ball took me to a factory where Thelma Fogleman, Willie Mac and Mildred Jackson were working overtime. My last scene relieved my mind of work for in the dining room of DeVee Fields (Mrs. Harold Keith’s) home I saw Mrs. Howard Cook (Elizabeth Chafin) and Mrs. Bob Jones (Marie Stoots) being entertained. Suddenly the room was dark and I found that instead of really visiting all of my old classmates I had just had visions of them in Daisy’s crystal ball. Now at last I am at home in my cozy little apart- ment ready to write my daily letter to my pilot, Richard. Tomorrow will be just another day of work as the Home Demonstration Agent of my town, but I shall never forget the experience of the day just completed. — Arletta Meade, C oss Prophet. cent “Seniors of ' 45 we are” We’re proud to say Through diligence we’ve earned the name And now, at last, our day! For four long years we’ve strived and worked We’ve really done our share None of our duties we’ve shirked We’ve always tried to play fair. We’ve laughed and cried and played together We’ve had fun through all the years We’ve kept on going through stormy weather The end will bring both smiles and tears. So good-bye to Lebanon High School Good-bye faculty and friends We will face our future proudly For what’s undone, we’ll make amends. By: Mary Ellen Harper COLORS: Blue and White FLOWER Red Rose MOTTO: “Sailing forth. Holding fast.” President. Keele Smith Secretary : Harper Brame Vice President: Claude Kinder Joan Bolling Louise Brooks Lillian Jackson Joe Perry Gillespie Billie House Ngaio Lee Hedrick Mildred Breeding Perry Ferguson America Rasnake Gladys Chapman Tommy Wilson Nell Jessee Alfred Lasley Ellen McCloud Mildred Fields Melissa Stoots Allen Barnett Harold Brooks Dorothy Garrett Richard Gray Dorothy Lowe Hoover Garrett Mabel Puckett Mary Statzer Stafford Patrick JUNIORS Francis Stapleton Emma Chafin Trigg Fields Ruth Gibson Mildred Campbell Jimmie Hughes Aileen Robinson Jean Cox Harry Pratt Retha Hicks Beatrice Fields Bill Taylor Dorothy Jessee Clyde Yates Betty Jo Sutton Johnny Ketron Retha Browning Henrietta Johnson Louise Harper Joella Breeding Ruth Garrett Thomas Helton Verna Campbell Dennis All Betty Lou Alexander Jane Ann Smith Virginia Hughes Dorothy Hughes Billie Kyle Gray Christine McFarlane Irene Bussey Marie Garrett Sara Lou Warner Betty Jo Fields avucutcte Henry G. Pruner Geraldine Pratt Jack Kinder Gus Henderson Thomas Tate Sara Buckles Louise Monk Trula Stoots Lola Mae Farmer Lena Cruise A. G. Cumbow Billy Tignor Arthur Chapman Nell Purcell Beulah Litton Rachel Duty Elizabeth Rasnake Earl Smith Jack Harris Arnold Robinson Donal Breeding Clara Garrett Betsy Jean Clark Mary Alice Dale Emma Jean Ferguson Sonny Taylor Billy Raye Clifford Kiser Zeburne Phelps Junior Musick Leola Polston Denton Farmer Lexie Robinson Harold Taylor Aneva Stoots Edwin Robinson Gene Sneade Alma Robinson Kitty Thomas Ester Griffith Conal Breeding Thelma Castle Tommy Munsey Emmett Reynolds Beulah Boardwine Elizabeth Fogleman Anna Kate Williams Jane Ella Puckett Eileen Johnson Betty Mutter Peggy Taylor Bobby Mutter Mary C. Settle Beatrice Hawkins Junella Boardwine Dorothy Sneade Rosa Helton Alberta Warner Rose Ella Mitchell Benny Barnett Mary E. Cox Virginia Lester Alma Jo Price Gussie Mutter Bob Cox Billy Fields Junior Nunley Billy Whorton R. A. White Billy Mercer Claris Fogleman Betty Jo McCloud Gene Jessee Sherman Duff Edd Mays Don Castle Billy Joe Dorton Anna Ruth Dorton Elizabeth Helton men Jim Gillespie Gene Cox Estella Garrett Christine Edwards Jackie Wilson J. L. Fields Russell Kimberlin Fanny Jessee Anna Ruth Helton Bobby Jackson Routh Smith Herman Sargent Cecil Warner Jimmy Davidson Della Marshall Ethel Gilbert Ralph Wallace Monroe Ball Bobbie Owens Bobbie Leonard Junior Deane Betsy Statzer Harold Puckett Ollie Heton Mary Jane Morrison Hester Nunley Mary Brame Florence Buckles Josephine Dye Dorothy Vencill Leon Combs Nancy Warner Joe Castle Clyde Daugherty Haskel Warner Junior Fogleman Earnest Meade Lillian Fields Stella Elam James Glen Gaylene Anderson Marion Brooks Gene Kiser Virginia Dale Martin Vance Jackie Riley George Williams Jimmie Smith Eva Warner Clyde Ferguson Dallas Hubbard Edmond Garrett Dorothy Salyers Edith Fields J. D. Statzer Jean Settle Edward Lambert Denver Jessee Ralph Kimberlin Fanny Cumbow Gaynell Boardwine Elizabeth McCloud Louise Hubbard Don White G. W. Robinson Paul McNew Ray Patrick Mable Ferguson Nannie Alice King “Skippy” Easterly Clarence Breeding Patsy Anderson Hazel Shepard Tommy Counts James King Charles Jenks Reba Johnson Geraldine Barnett Virginia Snead Jimmy Harrison Jo Jo Duff Wilma Jean Price Clifford Meade Ada Garrett Gay Ruth King Jean Hedrick Ann Pratt F. J. Meade Anna Marie Francisco Jack Smith Carter Ferguson Jeanette Stillwell Clara Sword Harold Bausell, Jr. Mary Ruth Salyers Hilma Hawkins Gray. Captain Ketron, Brooks, Bundy, McCloud, Munsey, Couch, Manager Jessee, Fields, Fields, Stoots, McCloud, Coach Sampson. Not shown: Stapleton and Ferguson. The girls’ squad began the season without a single player from last years team. However as the season advanced the performances of the team showed promises of better things to come. In the last two weeks of the season it showed such quality as to make it rank among the best in the country. Ketron — The little girl who did so much floor-work that it kept her figure as slim as Ginger Roger’s. McCloud — The blond who is always seen in the right place at the right time. This refers only to the basketball court! Brooks — “Sure-shot Brooks’’ better describes this forward. Fields — A grand guard on any court. She never found a girl she couldn’t handle. Gray — The girl who plunks those winning baskets. Bundy — This fat but sly girl really gets around and “We ain’t kidding.’’ Stapleton — We can’t express it in words. She’s the best ever! Couch — The only girl in the history of L. H. S. known to foul out in 4 minutes flat! ALL COUNTY! “Flat’’, Stapleton, Pruner Jenks, Captain Pruner, Meade, Kinder, Kiser, Kiser, Brame, Ferguson, Coach Kirk, Fugate, Gillespie, Lasley, Castle, All, Williams, Mutter, Manager Breeding. Not shown: VanDyke. The boys squad was no more fortunate than the girls in having left-over material from last years team, yet they showed qualities of real basketball players, who, under the direction of Coach Kirk, made not only L. H. S., but the entire county proud of their team. Pruner — Our left-handed guard who can really dribble that ball. Jenks — The lad who was known all over the county as a “guy to watch and one who never missed that goal.” Meade — The tall boy who always walked up center and got L. H. S. off to a good start. Ferguson — A “perfect all-around player” describes this fellow. Gillespie — A kid who was always in the right place when L. H. S. needed him most. VanDyke — The little guy who could run circles around any opponent. Brame — “Quick as a flash” is the way that “Hop” gets around. President _ _ _ _ V ice President Secretary _ Reporter _ _ _ _ Sonny Fugate _ _ Billie Kyle Gray _ Betty Chafin Harper Brame The Finney and Intermonta in Literary Societies were organized for the purpose of giving the students an opportunity to display their talents and express their ideas. Thus they serve the twofold purpose of entertaining the student body and encouraging the student in program participation. On Wednesday, September 13, (the day set aside each week for one of the societies to give a program) the entire student body met in the auditorium. Various members of each society were introduced and given an opportunity to speak for their organization. =4 ntetHtantain President _______ Vice President _ _ _ _ Secretary _ _ _ _ . Reporter _ _ _ _ Sergeant-at-Arms _ _ _ Edith Kelly Bundy _ _ _ _ Joan Bolling _ _ _ John Meade _ Dorothy Jessee Joe Gillespie It was a high moment in the minds of old members who had already been busy recruiting members for their society. Would the incoming Freshman say, “I am going to join the Finneys” or would he say, “I a mgoing to be an Intermontain?” The moment of decision arrived. The Intermontains were already larger in num- ber and there was an exodus to their side of the room. Never-the-less the Finneys maintain that they excel in quality rather than number. MONOGRAM CLUB Front row: Junior Musick, Peggy Taylor. Gene Snead, Retha Browning, Sammy Ketron, Alma Jo Price. Back row: Margaret Dorton. Nell Jessee. Keele Smith, Alfred Ferguson, Dorothy Jessee, Junior Mutter, Joan Bolling, Louise Brooks, Tommy Wilson, Joe Gillespie, and Earl Smith. BARRY JENKS JUNIOR Mutter _ Alfred Ferguson F. F. A. Secretary JUNE JESSEE Vice President President AUGUSTUS CHAFIN Reporter Treasurer MR. KiRK , Faculty Advisor LATIN CLUB Miss Jean HARTSOCK ________________ Sponsor Members: Nell Jessee, Dorothy Jessee, Joan Bolling, Keele Smith, Gussie Mutter, Gus Hender- son. Harry Pratt, and Joe Peery Gillespie. FRENCH CLUB MOTTO: “Non sibi sed omnibus.” Not for self but for all. MRS. Harriet Hurt ________________ Sponsor Memberr: Ruby Hess, Earl Smith, Don Castle, Henry Pruner, Conal Breeding, Sammy Ketron, Billy Wharton. Junior Musick, Alma Jo Price, Mrs. Hurt, Geraldine Pratt, Peggy Taylor, Gene Snead. Thomas Helton, Leola Poston, Eileen Johnson, Betty Mutter, Keele Smith, Louise Brooks, Retha Browning, SAFETY PATROL COUNCIL President EDWARD CASTLE Vice President JAMES GARRETT Captain GENE SNEAD 1st. Lieutenant HENRY KiSER 2nd. Lieutenant SAMMY KETRON Leader RAYMOND LaSLEY CHEER LEADERS Sitting: Mary Alice Munsey, Nell Ketron. Ellen McCloud, and Mildred Eields. Standing: Izetta Couch, Malissa Stoots, Billie Kyle Gray. JUNIOR RED CROSS COUNCIL President IRENE BOARDWINE Vice President LOUISE GILMER Treasurer JIMMIE GILLESPIE Reporter HENRIETTA JOHNSON Grade Representatives RUTH SNEAD, JOAN Duty, Betty Campbell KIDDIE BAND Ada Sue RASNAKE Assistant Leader George MUNSEY Leader Robert A. PRUNER Mascot THE VICTORY CORPS General GEORGANN BANNER Major Tommy Wilson Colonel ALFRED FERGUSON 2nd. Lieutenants NELL JESSEE, FRANCIS STINSON Sargeant CONAL BREEDING Faculty Advisor MR. KIRK The Victory Corps that was organized in 1942 with Mr. Wm. E. Kirk as faculty advisor has doubled in size. We feel that we have done much for our nation by work- ing, sacrificing, arid devoting our time to help win the war. This school year we have sponsored bond drives. One amounting to the total of $7,240. The high school boys and girls in Lebanon, as well as in other schools are being trained for the many duties which they will have to meet after they finish high school. The Victory Corps has truly been instrumental in interesting and developing the character of the large group of members in our school. It is not only the students who are working so hard to help the school but those who realize the need of help in our country also. Every person is willing to do his share! Edith Kelly Bundy June Jessee yU. UJ- yPiui c evLohto ' ce T rtilfl Stoots man Fanny Cumbow Mildred Fields MOST POPULAR Mary A. Munsey and John Meade WITTIEST Barry Jcnks and Denton Farmer MOST CONCEITED Margaret Dorton and Joe Gillespie LAZIEST Malcolm VanDyke and Izetta Couch MOST BASHFUL Alfred Ferguson and Peggy Dickenson MOST DRAMATIC Mary Alice Munsey MOST ARTISTIC Edith Kelly Bundy BIGEST PEST Denton Farmer MOST MUSICAL Dorothy Jessee BEST ALL-AROUND FRESHMAN. SOPHOMORE and JUNIOR Billie House, Conal Breeding and Ann Pratt SWEATER GIRL Keele Smith MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Billie House BIGGEST FLIRT Lola Mae Farmer BEST DANCER Ellen McCloud MOST ATHLETIC Henry G. Pruner and Mary A Munsey • Sffij ' Rose-Smeltzer Furniture Co. ABINGDON, VIRGINIA Complete Home Furnishings Phone 49 Cumbow China Decorating Co. Maker of the famous Williamsburgh and Louis XV China ' s ABINGDON, VIRGINIA The First National Bank LEBANON. VIRGINIA Best Wishes to the Seniors of Lebanon High School Class of 1945 For a pleasant evening of recreation and relaxation CLINCH RIVER MOTOR CO. COME TO RUSSELL THEATER LEBANON, VIRGINIA LEBANON. VIRGINIA N. F. Castle, Owner Telephone 5 2 BALL BROTHERS, INC. Everything for the Home 506-510 State Street Bristol. Tenn.-Va. Phone 165 We Sell WAYFARER Shoes for the entire family HOME TRADE STORE Marion Cowan, Manager Opposite Cameo Theatre BRISTOL, VIRGINIA-TENNESSEE MOORE-EARHART CO. Athletic Goods AND Luggage 647 State Street BRISTOL. VIRGINIA H. P. KING CO. BRISTOL’S LEADING DEPARTMENT STORE For 55 years catering to the whims and fancies of young folks of school and college age . . . The Store Where They Like to Shop. RUSSELL MOTOR SALES Your local Ford dealer Phone 22 LEBANON. VIRGINIA YOU WILL ENJOY HECHT’S FINE BREAD AND CAKES THEY ARE THE BEST Compliments of JENKS AND MAST PET ICE CREAM LEBANON, VIRGINIA ‘A Health Food” PET DAIRY PRODUCTS COMPANY Phone 5 1 LEBANON SERVICE STATION Compliments of Your Local Sinclair Dealer GEORGE A. PRUNER Phone 99 East Main Street LEBANON, VIRGINIA LEBANON. VIRGINIA PHONE 8 LEBANON HARDWARE “PERRYS’’ AND FEED CO. Clothes for the Family Tuxedo Feeds, V C Fertilizer John Deere Machinery LEBANON, VIRGINIA LEBANON, VIRGINIA VAN DERVORT’S, Inc. Smart Styles — Compliments of QUALITY SHOES HERFF- JONES CO. — Properly Fitted 1920 — 1945 Paramount Theater Building 1407-1419 North Capitol Ave. BRISTOL. TENNESSEE INDIANAPOLIS 7, IND. BRISTOL DRUG CORP. Candy - Cigars - Sodas Drugs - Prescriptions FIELD ' S 5 1 0 63 3 State Street Phone 5143 Main Street Where Friends Meet BRISTOL. VIRGINIA LEBANON, VIRGINIA Compliments of Compliments DR. DAVIDSON of LEBANON, VIRGINIA A FRIEND LOHR’S BEAUTY SALON Compliments Phone 127 of LEBANON, VIRGINIA DR. GLASPIE BUDLEY BURNS D. CURRY’S SERVICE STATION Southwest Virginia’s Leading Stores LEBANON VIRGINIA LEBANON. VIRGINIA For the best furniture COME TO CITY MARKET STORES LEBANON FURNITURE CO. Always the Best IN LEBANON. VIRGINIA Food and Prices Phone 67 Deliveries at all times LEBANON. VIRGINIA J. S. Easterly, Owner Phone 100 • Compliments of Compliments of TRUE-BLU ROCK HOUSE INN J. D. COOK The Home of Fine Foods JOE PYLE J. C. WHITE GUY WHITED I. M. QUILLEN Sandwiches — Soft Drinks VANN FEED « S£ED COMPANY A. T. GRIFFITH ARTHUR BYRD FURNITURE UNCLE SAM’S LOAN OFFICE HARVEY GIBSON JEFF TAYLOR ABINGDON, VIRGINIA Compliments Compliments of of of C. C. BURNS MAPLE GROVE HOTEL Compliments of Compliments of VANCE SUPPLY CO. Phone 45 RUSSELL GRILL ABINGDON. VIRGINIA “Where the blite Meet to Eat Short Orders — Dinners Compliments of Our Specialty DR. W. R. CLINE Dentist PHONE: LEBANON 106 ABINGDON, VIRGINIA Compliments Compliments of CLIFTON MUTUAL of INSURANCE CO. E. G. FERGUSON ABINGDON, VIRGINIA Compliments of Compliments of A. K. GILMER FAUCETTE COMPANY LEBANON. VIRGINIA BRISTOL, TENN. Compliments of BOSTON SHOE SHOP TAZEWELL STOCK MARKET BRISTOL, TENN, WASHINGTON COUNTY FARM BUREAU “Co-operative Participant” ABINGDON. VIRGINIA Compliments of WOOD -HOWELL NURSERY Compliments of LYNCH MOTOR COMPANY COZARTS WAREHOUSE LEBANON, VIRGINIA ABINGDON. VIRGINIA Compliments of Compliments of ALBERT’S LOAN SHOP R. M. GRUMLEY BRISTOL, TENN. Compliments Compliments of of E. F. HARGIS CHARM BEAUTY SHOP Ryland s Jewelry Store Compliments of FRONT STREET BRISTOL,. VA. SERVICE STATION BRISTOL, VA. EAT WELL LUNCH Compliments of REMINE GOBBLE BRISTOL, TENN. BRISTOL, TENN. BUNTING’S DRUG STORE Compliments of FARMER ' S INN BRISTOL. TENNESSEE BRISTOL, VA, UNCLE SAM ' S LOAN OFFICE Compliments of SEARS ROEBUCK CO. BRISTOL. TENN. 704 State Street BRISTOL. TENNESSEE Compliments of KIMBLE - COCHRAN CO. KELLY GREEN Your Kodak Dealer BRISTOL, VA. Book sellers. Engravers and Office Supplies BRISTOL, VA. Compliments of KITS CAFE ABINGDON, VIRGINIA A good place to eat Compliments of BROOKS ELECTRIC HATCHERY ABINGDON. VIRGINIA Compliments of LEBANON DRUG CO. PLISKINS DEPT. STORE Abingdon 0 Marion, Va. LEBANON. VIRGINIA THE BACKBONE OF A DEMOCRATIC NATION IS ITS SCHOOLS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE STAFF OF THE 1945 PIONEER ON THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF AN- OTHER FINE AN N UAL. WE ARE GRATIFIED TO HAVE HAD A PART IN ITS PRODUCTION. HOWARD-DUCKETT C OMPANY •INC KINGSPORT . TENNESSEE t ■ 1 y ip .m m- a