Lebanon High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Lebanon, VA)

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Class History At times in the course of human affairs, it becomes necessary to pause for a moment in order to reminisce and record the fullest and most pleasurable years of our lives. Such an occasion now presents itself to the “Graduating Class of 1950.” Before leaving our Alma Mater, we wish to be somewhat like the Moors in Spain, who having been driven from their last stronghold, gave a long and deep sigh as they threw a moment’s glance over their past years in their beloved Alhambra. We, the alumni to be, should like to review the events of our past four years at Lebanon High School. Four years ago the history of the class of ' 50 began, when Lebanon High, having thrown her portals wide open, stood like a great statue with outstretched arms waiting to welcome us, to keep us, to teach us, and to prepare us for a bright and useful future. Many varied and rare experiences have been lived and enjoyed by our class. Many friends have been made; their companionship has added moments of bliss. With the years passing so rapidly, we hardly found time to do as much as we really desired. Each year, the world seemed to become smaller, and by the time we were sophomores we thought it so small that we knew everything in it. When we returned in 1947, we were con- scious of our limitations; yet we resolved to prove our worth and assume a place in the ac- tivities of high school life. We worked hard, realizing our long-looked-forward-to Junior year was near. When school began the next fall, we re- turned with the eager characteristics of those who are about to enter upon their Junior year. As Juniors, we were approximately 56 strong, and once more we started on a year of hard work and many accomplishments. This year, though filled with work, was also filled with pleasure. In September, 1949, forty-six of us returned to Lebanon High School for the fourth and last time to assume some of the dignity not car- ried away by the preceding Senior Class. Dur- ing this year we intended, not only to maintain the high standards of the past, but also to excel them. As we near the end of our high school ca- reer, we cannot be but sad that we must depart. We, the class of 1950, wish to thank the faculty for their patience in teaching and preparing us for our vocations. With a feeling of gratitude and a promise to uphold her honor, we bid Lebanon High School, our beloved Alma Ma- ter, an affectionate farewell! Jane Meade, Class Historian Page 18

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Class Will We, the Class of 1950 of L. H. S„ feeling our high school days rapidly passing, do hereby, as our last will and testament, leave the follow- ing to these persons respectively: Roy Francisco wills his “mighty build” to Fred Elliott. Joanne Atkinson wills ' her winning per- sonality to Margaret Johnson and Nancy Smith. Billy Brooks wills his class ring to Harry Barnette. Okema Fields wills her working ability to Angeline Kiser. Gene Garrett wills his long legs to Billy Boyd Wilson and Betty Ferguson. Alma Fields wills her yellow Chevrolet to Joe Campbell and Nancy Elliott. Wayne Hubbard wills his typing ability to Hildred Fields. Mildred Harris wills her “giggles” to Sue Wysor and Jimmy Thompson. Billy Boyd wills his good looks to Tommy Bundy. Anna Lee Fogleman wills “Gee” to her sis- ter, Mary Joyce Fogleman. Betty Campbell wills her “laziness” to Lois Monk and Billy Sutton. Curtis Kinder wills his ability of bumming cigarettes to Donnie Gray. Shirley Fledrick wills her athletic ability to Joan Harrison and Merle F erguson. Betty Davis wills her crown to Nancy Stin- son and Patty Barnette. Robert Kiser wills his scorekeeping place to Charles Cross and Bobby Campbell. Gaynell Mutter wills her pretty eyes to Pauline King. Madeline Lambert wills “Jim” to Margaret Nunley and Imogene Steelman. Jimmy Robinson wills “Vada” to Richard Mayo and Hoover Meade. Jane Meade wills her nice personality to Floyd Johnson and Sarah Tate. Mary Jack Hargis wills her boy friends to Peggy Bays and Alary Jane Martin. Edith Cox wills her locker to Franklin Stinson. Franklin Gilmer wills his wits and humor to Jimmy Campbell and Billy Hartsock. Dorothy Breeding wills her shyness to Anna Kate Snead. Peggy Fields wills “Blackie” to Mary Ann Warner. Pauline Smith wills her ability to succeed to Kaney Warner and Sue Campbell. Charles Robinson wills the “throne of King to Roosevelt Ferguson. Jane Thomas wills her neat appearance to Mary Ellen Duty and Nancy Ketron. Kyle Settle wills his agriculture work to Bobby Gillespie and Floppy Dickenson. Lucille Fields wills her pretty eyes to Gay- nell Ferguson and Norma Jean Sword. Thelma Hankins wills her quiet personality to Danah Ruth Cassell and Peggy Barnette. James Yates wills his “wisecracks” to Giles Francisco. Opal Tignor wills her shorthand book to Lola Bell Fields. Peggy Sword wills her pretty hair styles to Nadine Chapman. O’Neil Phillips wills his “nicknames” to Harry Smith. Louise Wilson wills her diamond, but not her man, to Betty Lou Cassell. Dot Pratt wills his poems and art work to Charles Fogleman and Egbert Estridge. Evangeline Yates wills her ways of “gab- bing” to Jimmy Gay Yates. Jim McCloud wills his algebra book to Franklin Nunley and Beatrice Kimberlin. Cleo Johnson wills h er seat in algebra class to Clifford Garrett and Junior Dorton. Frank Couch wills his sleepy ways to Ken- neth Davidson. ★ Okema Fields Bill Boyd Page 17

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Class Prophecy May 26, 1960 Dear Diary: As of this date you may consider yourself complete, because today 1 discovered the last member of our class of 1950. To begin my search I stopped at the “Texaco De- light” (formerly Monk’s Service Station) to get some gas. Having gone inside to refresh myself with a coke and to chat with some chubby little boys, I recognized the voice calling one of the children, and found Mrs. Monk to be the former Bettv Davis. As I was driving on, paying no attention to any- thing except the beautiful countryside, I was suddenly drawn from my trance by seeing a tractor pulling out of a side road, barely missing my car. I slammed on my brakes and almost blew the horn out of the car. As the man looked around, very calm and lazv-like, I saw that he was really Fraink Couch. 1 later found out he was one of the most prominent farmers in Russell County. As we were talking, -Frank told me one of his neighbors was another of our classmates. We crossed the road to find Eva Gandleri rocking on the front porch, and laughing, as usual, to her heart’s content. When I picked up the paper that Eva had been reading, I noticed a name that seemed to strike a familiar note. “Coach” R ' thond Lasleys boys had just won the Russell County tournament. In that same high school I discovered there were two more of our gang” employed. Mrs. Dorinal Arrington (Jackie Hargis) was coaching girls’ basketball, and Mrs. Ted Counts (Shirley Hedrick) was physical education director. After leaving Eva’s I drove on to the Spring City and ■Comer section and found that Ralph Hughes, Bills- Brooks, James Yates, Kyle Settle, Wayne Hubbard and families were doing very well as farmers in that section. I switched on the radio in my ear to find that the W.F.H.G. Television program, “Hillbilly Hit Parade,” announcer was our old friend and colleague, Franklin C Gilrner. But the words in the advertisement he made certainly surprised me. “Be sure to go down to Thrift Strpply and buy your records. Charles Robinson, the new manager, just told me they had gotten in a new supply.” Can you imagine!!!?? By that time I was getting hungry. I spotted a nice place, but it certainly did have a peculiar name, “The Blue Cow ' .” And after going in I found it was owned by Curtis Kinder and Bill Bovd. Edith Cox was cashier and Little Asa “Cats,” Roy Denton Fran- ereee- was chief cook and bottle washer. And would you believe it, he’s six feet tall!!! Also I found CTeo Johnson as a waitress. It cer- tainly was a beautiful place and I hated to leave, but I knew I had to. I then went by W.F.H.G. Television Receiving Station to see the owner, whom somebody had told me was a member of our class. You will never guess Xvlio it was. Gene Garrett! His private secretary, Joan Easterly, met me at the door and told me it was neces- sary for me to have an appointment, but I finally talked her into letting me in. Gene told me there were three mpre of our friends working there as departmental sebfetaries, Thelma Hankins, Pauline Smith, and Gay- nell Mutter. Did Gene Garrett look distinguished?! But wouldn’t anybody if they were making that much money. While talking to Joan she told me where I would be able to find several more of our school mates. It seems all those who had planned to be nurses w ' ere working for Doctors O’Neil Phelps and James Robin- son. As 1 stood in the hall of the giant hospital 1 recognized several of them as Dorothy Breeding, Evang- eline Yates, Mildred Harris, Loveda Fogleman, Okema Fields, and Opal Tignor. They certainly did make a pretty picture in their spotless uniforms. Both Mrs. Harry Campbell (Jane Meade) and Mrs. Howard Jones (Peggy Fields) are members of Blue- field College faculty. Mr. Jones is dean of men and Mrs. Jones is his secretary. Mr. Campbell is teaching physics and Mrs. Campbell is teaching home economics. While I w ' as talking to them I picked up a book, and thumbing through it I saw “Memories of 1950,” edited by Dot Pratt. I understand he is an outstanding writer today. I was returning home now, because there were very few I had not seen. I saw ' Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kiser (then I knew that Anna Lee had succeeded). With them w ' as Peggy Sword, who is postmistress here in Lebanon. Anna Lee told me that Lucille Fields w ' as teaching bookkeeping and Betty Campbell was in charge of the business department at Lebanon High. They are board- ing with Mrs. Edward Lambert (Louise Wilson) and Mrs. James Hughes (Madeline Lambert). Alma F’ields is now living on Stuart Land and Cat- tle Company with her husband and family. I noticed the needle on the fuel gauge was dropping, so I stopped again for gas. The service station was owned and operated by Jim McCloud and Sons. I lacked only one more, but I was simply too tired to go on. I also knew that the twins, Jerry and Johnny, would soon be home from school. So I re- turned home. As I opened the door I picked up the paper and glanced through it. I needed no more time, my search was ended, for I saw in the society page that Jane Thomas, a popular socialite, had succeeded in obtain- ing her divorce and would get to marry her new lover. This would be her fourth marriage. I’ve had a Vonderful day, and it was swell seeing everybody again. Oh Diary! I wonder what will have happened in another ten years? Joanne Atkinson Page 19