Luther Foster High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Blackstone, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1959 volume:

' ■ A .Af sc rAcc Ac- i u POSTER ALUMNI ASSOC. R 0. BOX 34 Crewe, VA 23930 mm III Hi III III til •Si ,_JT ' -• ' £ ■ i:- .: J y jlr (C T ._ , k .. ,ff 1 - : Mir Tpb ’ ' % ' iiapmr . jpg ' - � •■ • V m m’ • ’ T V 1 . � ' - , ■ � w J|8 . - c ‘ Hail Foster High! We pledge our lasting love to thee! Our voices raised, we ' ll ever sing your praise ’igtiZf .With open minds, we learn, we know no other - f Thy ' tiame alone, we proudly cheer and raise! fcfcmerHigh! You -t5o«als.sund so-steadfast-- • ’ _ ■ia Xutr ' The Luther H. Foster Bulldog Blackstone, Virginia Foreword Co-Editors’ Message We, of the ' 59 yearbook staff, have worked steadily for many months to produce this edition of the Bulldog. Within these pages we have tried to record the many mem¬ orable events, activities, and accomplishments through words and pictures that have happened to us during our journey through high school. As co-editors, we wish to express our thanks to the entire staff, the administration, the faculty, and the student body for their assiduous co-operation in helping us to make this edition a success. We hope that not only at the present, but in the years to come, this Bulldog will be a treasured keepsake that will re¬ call many happy occasions. Mary Christopher Gladys Neal Annual Staff STANDING, left to right: Lorine Tucker, Business Staff; Edward Epes, Photographer; Bernice Ligon, Business Staff; James Bradshaw, Photographer; Wilbur Johnson, Sports Editor; Grace Craft, Photographer; James Fitzgerald, Photographer; Esther Tucker, Business Staff; Richard Vaughter, Artist; Selma Williams, Business Staff; Meredith Shelton, Artist; Mary Foster, Photographer. SEATED, left to right: Elnora Stewart, Typist; Brenda Barbour, Business Staff; Joyce Johnson, Typist; Mary Bradshaw, Typist; Eunice Taylor, Typist. Desks covered with pictures and stacks of layout sheets.. .working during study periods and lunch hour... pencil smudged faces.. .gluey fingers.. .the chaos at deadline time... an intese love for an annual... Cherish it always.. .for we shall. I dare do all that may become a man Who dares.do more, is none. SHAKESPEARE As you leave Luther H. Foster, we are fear¬ fully aware of your fitness to meet the challenge of the years ahead. You will take paths in many directions seaking your goals. Having different wants, desires, a wide variety of aptitudes, and abilities to realize these goals you form an in¬ tricate pattern of human lives. Message From the Principal JOSEPH B. PERVALL V •% ' ■ ••• r.: � ✓ ' i A • ■A K ..p. � w ■ ! • . . - We earnestly hope your goals will be alike in that they all terminate in prosperity, security, peace, and happiness. The manner in which you reach these goals again presents a varied pattern. Some will choose the building trades, others agriculture, others in nursing, cosmetology, teaching, home¬ making, or the learned professions. Each of you will need more training than you have received thus far to reach the top in your chosen field. I hope you will apply yourself to this quickly and earnestly. Yet doing a job well will not in itself bring solace to the soul or peace to the mind. Let me offer three elements which applied will in a measure assure your desired ends. You must have an increasingly higher appreciation for those things spoken two thousand years ago on the Mount of Olives--things that moth will not corrupt nor thieves break through and steal, an unsatisfying hunger for higher idea Is formulated on the principles of the life of Christ, and an adoption of a higher sense of moral and spiritual values, whereby we learn to live peaceably with all men, respecting all men, understanding all men. Our parting prayer is that you keep faith, meet the challenge of the world undaunted, and face tomorrow fearlessly. With the aid of Him who made us all, you will win. ■w f tSsls : tr ff - ' AS ' saAr v CLARENCE STITH - Assistant Principal and Biology MRS. ETHEL L. ADAMS - Music History, General Music Education, Vocational Music, Choir, and Glee Club. MRS. ELIZABETH M. BARBOUR - English II and MRS. ALICE H. BIRCKHEAD - Home Economics I Eighth Grade Science. and II and Yearbook Advisor. HERMAN BOONE - Biology, Physical Education, and Coach. MISS NANNIE E. BREWER - French I and II. WILLIAM L. CARTER - Vocational Agriculture I, II, MISS ROSE MARIE CHATMAN - Librarian, Co-Spon- III, and IV, Athletic Committee Chairman. sor of Modem Dance Club. MISS ELIZA A. FISHER - Typing I and II, Bookkeep- MRS. FLOSSIE V. GRIMES - Eighth Grade English ing. and History. ROOSEVELT D. HARRIS - Eighth Grade History and Math, World History. MRS. MARY G. GORDON - Eighth Grade Math, Algebra I, English I and III, Yearbook Advisor. ADOLPHUS J. HOWELL - History, Physical Education, MISS ADELAIDE O. JACKSON - Algebra I, Geometry, Geography, Assistant Basketball Coach. Chemistry. MISS RUTH M. JOHNS - Home Economics II,III, MRS. LORRAINE F. JONES - English Eighth I, and II, and IV. Speech Arts Club Advisor. CLARENCE McKINNON - Industrial Arts 1,11,111, and IV. MISS MARY E. MORGAN - Typing I, Shorthand, General Business. MRS. THERESA T. OLIVER - Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra II, Physics. MISS ALMA PEACE - Health, Girls ' Physical Edu¬ cation. WILLIAM H. SHERRILL - United States History, Drivers Education. MISS MARTHA V. SINGLETON - Algebra I and II, Eighth Grade Math and Science. MRS. ALLIE R. WRIGHT - English Eighth and Ninth, Government, Girls ' Physical Education. MRS. FRANCES W. WYNN - English III and IV, Director of Dramatics, Yearbook Advisor. I Cooks MRS. ANNIE G. JEFFERSON MRS. VIOLA O. RANDLE Custodians WILLIAM H. HURTE, JR. DAVID FITZGERALD Class History It was September, 1953, an exciting day for 136 eager-beavers arriving on flights from East and West to start their six year educational tour through Foster High School. We were greeted by many phases of knowledge, and we were accepted by the other tourists, who erected high goals for us to attain. Due to financial difficulties, eight of our fellow tourists were unable to continue the journey with us; thus, leaving 128 of us to continue our journey in September, ' 54. We were escorted into the vocational hall and were shown the foundation to many outstanding careers that would make our lives happy and prosperous. The 128 of us continued our journey until the year of ’55. Our membership decreased by twenty-eight persons who decided to turn back. The year 1955 was indeed important! We had finally rid ourselves of the title eager beavers for we were then the Freshman Class of 55. During our Freshman year year we really got into the swing of high school and then in ' 56, we journeyed to the Sophomore Class. Most of us realized, at this point, that we were gradually advancing up the ladder of success. Responsibility was facing us as juniors, but with sixty-three faithful classmates, no task was too great for us to conquer. Our Junior year was vivacious, exciting, and quite a success. We were under the leadership of Clarence Farrar, class president, and other capable officers. We also had the splendid guidance of our Junior Class sponsors, Mrs. E. M. Barbour and Mr. W. H. Sherrill. Five years have now past and time is gradually drawing to an end. We have less than a year remaining of our tour. Alas! Alas! We have reached that long awaited year, our year, the year of 1959. At the top of the ladder stands fifty-seven dignified seniors. Our tour has been educational, enjoyable, and satisfying. We have had our triumphs and failures but we have treated both as stepping stones to success. Mary Bradshaw Brenda Barbour Esther Tucker Nostalgic Moments of Memory Class Picnic of ' 53 Tournament Times Show of Shows Chrismas Program ' 58 Choir Activities Assembly Worship Periods (Monday and Friday Mornings) Junior and Senior Proms ' 58 and ' 59. Homecomings Senior Class Play ' 59 Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day, To the last syllable of recorded time;. . . SHAKESPEARE Officers of the Senior Class are, SEATED, Left to right: Lewis Robertson, Vice President; Berniece Ligon, Assistant Secretary; Gladys Neal, Secretary; Lorine Tucker, President; Edna Morgan, Chaplain. STANDING, Left to right: Irby Jones, Sergeant-at-Arms; Clarence Farrar, Parliamentarian; Calvin Bridgeforth, Treasurer. To: Members of the 1959 Senior Class My dear Seniors-. Graduation from high school ends your first phase of formal education. Feel not that your education stops here for you. Man continually learns for¬ mally or through experience. Your teachers have attempted to instill within you ideals and values. Enter into this new phase of your life with those tools you have gathered in your high school venture. Then you will be able to face squarely the duties, responsibilities, failures, successes, joys, and hopes that befall you. With God as your guide, and education as your foundation, this should be a pleasant and rewarding experience. The following excerpt from Edgar A. Guest’s, It Couldn ' t Be Done, adds what ever encouragement necessary for tackling your problems. There are thousands to tell you it cannot be done, There are thousands to prophesy failure; There are thousands to point out to you; one by one, The dangers that wait to assail you. But buckle in with a bit of a grin. Just take off your coat and go to it; Just start to sing as you tackle the thing That cannot be done, and you ' ll do it. Bon Voyage, Mrs. Frances W. Wynn W. H. Sherrill RUBY VERNESTER BANKS Baby Face Ambition: Accountant BRENDA JEAN BARBOUR B. B. Ambition: Clinical Psychologist CLARENCE EDWARD BLACKWELL Pistol Ambition: Navy Officer and Musician MARY ALICE BRADSHAW Boogie Ambition: Secretary CALVIN OTHELLO BRIDGEFORTH Slaughter House Ambition: Auto Mechanic RUSSELL CLEVELAND BUSH Bubble Ambition: Electrician CHARLES EDWARD CARTER Ed Ambition: U. S. Navy EARL WESLEY CHRISTOPHER Jim Ambition: Mechanic MARY ELAINE CHRISTOPHER Nane Ambition: Bookkeeper JOSEPH LEE COLEMAN Big Boy Ambition: Engineer GRACE VIRGINIA CRAFT Bobby Ambition: Beautician HENRY OTTOWAY DOBBINS Speedo Ambition: Physical Ed. Teacher ALPHONSLA CATO DOWNS, JR. Cato Ambition: Mortician LULA BELLE EDMONDSON Piggy Ambition: Nurse EDWARD FORCE EPES Woogie Ambition: Air Force Pilot MARGARET LOUISE EPPS Candy Ambition: Secretary CLARENCE HOMER FARRAR Homer” Ambition: IBM Operator BERNARD CHARLES FITZGERALD Puddin Ambition: Air Force Officer JAMES ALBERT FITZGERALD Buck Ambition: Vocalist RACHEL ANN FORD Sleepy Ambition: Beautician DORETHA LOUISE FOSTER Doe Ambition: English Teacher MARY ELIZABETH FOSTER Beth A mbition: Nurse ROY LEWIS FOSTER Dave” Ambition: Mortician THELMA DELORIS FOSTER Frenchie Ambition: Secretary ' v • -V DELORIS MARIE FOWKLES Joe Ambition: Typist JAMES ROOSEVELT FRIEND Ambition: Artist COLLIS LENDROD HARRIS Nuke Ambition: Welding Constructor A LEASE CLARICE HURTE Crumb Ambition: Secretary JOYCE LUCILLE JOHNSON Sister Ambition: Bookkeeper WILBUR LEROY JOHNSON Preacher Ambition: Physical Ed. Teacher WILLIAM RANDOLPH JOHNSON Will Ambition: Coach IRBY LEE JONES Plu Ambition: Electrical Engineer LILLIE ANN JONES Lane Ambition: Bookkeeper ANNIE MAE LEE Pudding Ambition: Nurse ANNIE MAE LEWIS Shug Ambition: Physical Ed. Teacher SALLIE BERNIECE LIGON Sal Ambition: Research Biologist EDNA FRANCES MORGAN Ned Ambition: Secretary GLADYS ALMA NEAL Gie Ambition: Secretary EVELYN ELLEN OLIVER Baby Ambition: Nurse WILLIS CORNELL OLIVER Bugs Ambition: Air Force Pilot VIRGINIA PRISCILLA PEACE Ginger Ambition: Nurse SHIRLEY ANN PERSON Shelly Ambition: Hospital Receptionist CHARLES EDWARD RANDLE Ambition: Technical Engineer LEWIS EDWARD ROBERTSON, JR. Bald Ambition: Radio Disc Jockey . MEREDITH ARKLEY SHELTON, JR. Skipper Ambition: Engineer ELNORA REBECCA STEWART Plum” Ambition: Secretary EUNICE ARLENE TAYLOR Bitsy Ambition: Secretary ESTHER ANN TUCKER Missie Ambition: Pediatrician MARGARET LORINE TUCKER Rene Ambition: Nurse WILLIAM MORRIS TUCKER Sonny Ambition: Navy Officer richard McDonald vaughter Jack- Ambition: Artist HERBERT EDWARD WALKER Skeet Ambition: Air Force Officer GENEVA AGNES WALLER Gen- Ambition: Secretary SELMA ELIZABETH WILLIAMS Baby Sis Ambition: Elementary Teacher JACK WALTER WILSON J. W. Ambition: Radar Technician SHIRBLY JEAN YATES Sherry Ambition: Secretary CLASS COLORS: Blue and Rose CLASS FLOWER: White Carnation CLASS POEM The time has finally come To bid Dear Foster adieu; It ' s a solemn occasion, A most hard thing to do. Our ups and downs were many; We’ve known both joy and sorrow; But through the dark gloomy days, We held hopes of a bright tomorrow. One milestone has been reached; Many others still to be met; Amidst life tempests and trials, Dear Foster, we shall not forget. We’ll forever love and esteem our school; Our school mates who are our brothers. The faculty, the principal, the trustees, The staff, and all the others. Now sadly we realize. It is the year of ' 59; Foster-Dear Foster, We must leave you far behind. Yes, we make our exit soon; But in our hearts, there’ll forever remain, Love and loyalty to our school; That laid the foundation for all we shall gain. Berniece Ligon CLASS MOTTO: To the valiant heart naught is impossible. CjlcLAirfU -. Autographs of Seniors Cw 4 T(law o s , v s s y ±d b !j 9uj yr a v % K V A PWTTiVWWJ pdp ' VJlV ' Yp Class Superlatives Bernice Ligon Most Popular Irby Jones Eunice Taylor Class Lovers Jack Wilson Shirley Person Famous Flirts Meredith Shelton Esther Tucker Most Likely to Succeed Mary Christopher Annie Lewis Best Athletes Henry Dobbins Mary Christopher Most Mannerable Richard Vaughter Annie Lee Smallest Roy Foster Annie Lewis Tallest Charles Randle Lula Edmondson Most Bashful Herbert Walker Annie Lee Class Snoozers Charles Carter Lillie Jones Artists Meredith Shelton Rachel Ford Quietest Herbert Walker Esther Tucker Largest Calvin Bridgeforth Willis Oliver Laziest Collis Harris Margaret Eppes Class Filibusters Lewis Robertson Doretha Foster Most Congenial Wilbur Johnson Lorine T ucker Best Dancers Irby Jones Mary Christopher Twins Earl Christopher William Johnson Twins Wilbur Johnson Mary Foster Babies James Friend A lease Hurte Craziest Laughs Collis Harris Selma Williams Sweetest Dispositions Alphonsia Downs Deloris Fowkles Creatives Dancers Thelma Foster Gladys Neal Most Dependable Calvin Bridgeforth Doretha Foster Distinctive Speakers Meredith Shelton Grace Craft Best Coiffures Evelyn Oliver Mary Christopher Neatest William Tucker Ruby Banks Talkative Shirley Person Joyce Johnson Most Content Charles Randle Grace Craft Class Complainers James Fitzgerald Selma Williams Best Conversationalists William Tucker Thelma Foster Most Sedate Clarence Farrar Margaret Eppes Famous Jokers William Johnson Bernice Ligon Most Determined Lorine Tucker Edna Morgan Class Songsters Alease Hurte Russell Bush Most Unconcerned Willis Oliver Geneva Waller Best Smiles Bernard Fitzgerald Brenda Barbour Most Ambitious Clarence Farrar Clarence Blackwell Best Musicians Alphonsia Downs Elnora Stewart Energetic Edward Epes Mary Bradshaw Most Businesslike Ladies Brenda Barbour Roy Foster Most Businesslike Gentlemen Lewis Robertson Shirbly Yates Happiest Clarence Blackwell Virginia Peace Most Kindhearted Evelyn Oliver Mary Foster Close Friends Joseph Coleman Mary Bradshaw Sister and Brother James Bradshaw | And this our life, exempt from public haunt, Finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, ■JM ip Sermons in stones, and good in everything. Juniors Section A MISS RUTH M. JOHNS, Sponsor Section B MRS. THERESA OLIVER, Sponsor MRS. MARY G. GORDON, Sponsor So Much-- Smoke Gets in Your Eyes The End-- Call Me- Do You Remember - - - One Night - -- Forget Me Not ------ Topsy II- -- -- -- -- Chanson D ' amour- - - - - Gotta Travel On - - - - - It ' s All in the Game - - - Purple Stew-- - - - - -- Mathematics - - - - --Chemistry - j une s 1959 Intercommunication System - -Junior-Senior Prom -Commencement ------- — -Diploma ------- Senior Combo . — - - - - -French Classes _________ junior Class - - - — — Football Squad — — _ Cafeteria Sophomores President-- GEORGE PEACE Vice President.ELSIE TUCKER Treasurer.VIOLA BOOKER Secretary —-BARBARA FITZGERALD Assistant Secretary-BARBARA JENNINGS Chaplain..FRED WILSON Parliamentarian JOHN ROBERTSON Section A Officers and Homeroom MRS. E. M. BARBOUR, Sponsor FIRST ROW: Ernest Fowlkes, Alice Todd, Sue Mitchell, Joan Vaughter, Brenda Tucker. SECOND ROW: Viola Booker, Shirley Oliver, Ora Lewis, Elsie Tucker, Barbara Jennings, Avis Hurt, Kate Parker, Barbara Fitzgerald. THIRD ROW: Lauraetta Jones, Winston Guy, Elwood Jones, Fred Wilson, Junious Rather, Albert Tucker, Russell Eppes, Laura Woodson. FOURTH ROW: Lillian Perry, Herbert Hill, McCarthy Downs, James Stokes, Roy Tucker, George Peace, Annette Jennings. C . rrp?? Section n MISS ELIZA A. FISHER, Sponsor Section rr C MISS NANNIE E. BREWER, Sponsor Freshmen Section A MISS ADELAIDE O. JACKSON, Sponsor CLASS OFFICERS: President, Doris Foster; Vice President, Elvert Robertson; Secretary, Alberta Black; Treasurer, Donald Jackson; Parliamentarian, Robert Crawley; Chaplain, Carletha Fowkles; Sergeant-at- Arms, Lottie Stevens. Section B ADOLPHUS J. HOWELL, Sponsor CLASS OFFICERS: President, Barbara Ligon; Vice President, Charles Davis; Secretary, Susie Willis; Treasurer, Ethel Yates; Parliamentarian, Welther Stewart; Sergeant-at-Arms, Charles Dyson. I If! ! ; ' ' rrZJA. I-),V kaiHk-V� K7J •! tt i Jt Ji A fl SEATED, left to right: Theresa Fowlkes, Secretary; Florence Allen, Chaplain; Joan Bates, Assistant Secretary. STANDING: William Scott, Leon Person, Sergeants-at-Arms; Mallory Miller, Vice President; Benjamin Stith, Parliamentarian; James Lee, Treasurer; Claudia Carter, President (not shown). Section C Officers and Homeroom MRS. ALLIE R. WRIGHT, Sponsor r% Section D MISS ALMA PEACE, Sponsor MATHEMATICALLY SPEAKING Mrs. Oliver + her scaler = survey. Cafeteria - 300 = no lunch. An English Class + Mrs. Wynn as the instructor = Shakespearean Literature. A Chemistry Class experimenting in the lab - a teacher = an explosion. Homework in French x homework in Physics r a basketball game = inept students. The Library - books = no research work. A Government Class - a news article = Mrs. Wright ' s famous saying, What ' s the latest development in the news? . An examination - a teacher = all A ' s. A study hall - noise = accomplished work. The ending of school days + a diploma = happy tears. A basketball team - a basketball = no game. A school day v a social = a good time. Eighth Grade SEATED, from left to right: Sergeant-at-Arms, William Love; Vice President, Clara Sallard; President, Ella Elliot; Secretary, George Campbell; Treasurer, James Pritchett; Assistant Secretary, Ruby Hill. Section Officers and Homeroom ROOSEVELT D. HARRIS, Sponsor • % Section B MRS. FLOSSIE V. GRIMES - Sponsor CLASS OFFICERS: President, Barbara Gills; Vice President, Eunice Oliver; Secretary, Nancy Cousins; Assistant Secretary, Lois Eanes; Treasurer, Ann Robertson. Section D MRS. LORRAINE F. JONES - Sponsor CLASS OFFICERS: President, Shirley Tucker; Vice President, Mary Hawthorne; Secretary, Carrie Neal; Assistant Secretary, Carolyn Tucker; Treasurer, Wilfred Shelton; Chaplain, Eddie Jackson; Reporter, Lucille Oliver. President- Vice President — Secretary-- Assistant Secretary HARRY TOWNES ELIZABETH HURT -BEATRICE EPPES IVORNELL EVANS Treasurer---NAOMI DAVIS Reporter.DORINDA FITZGERALD Parliamentarian-MELVIN AUSTIN Chairman of Program Committee-BETTY EPPES Section C Officers and Homeroom MISS MARTHA V. SINGLETON, Sponsor Class Will We, the Senior Class of 1959, have finally reached the day that we have long awaited. The time is here for our departure. Although we will miss our fellow schoolmates, we look upon our end with glorious anticipations, for the first step to success has been made. Tho hard work has been our daily honor, the time has passed swiftly; therefore, we are still energetic, and ready to face life’s battles. Feeling fully confident in ourselves we publish for you this last testament and wills of the Senior Class of ' 59. Our deepest appreciation to our beloved parents whose guidance, encourage¬ ment, and patience have been with us through the years. To our devoted principal and members of the faculty we leave our deepest appreciation for your desires and attempts to see us get ahead. To the Juniors who are privileged to succeed us, we leave our valuable assets, the ability to accept responsibilities and fulfill them. May you uphold this by true Seriousness and Responsibility. To the Sophomore Class, we leave our cool, calm, and collective ways of getting things done. To the Freshman Class, we leave our alert minds and sincere thoughts. To the Eighth Graders, we leave our pleasant disposition, intelligence, and success in high school. WILLS Virginia Peace wills her seat in government to Gladys Coleman. Calvin Bridgeforth wills his No. 48 football jersey to his brother Allen. Ruby Banks wills her happy disposition to Brenda Tucker. Charles Carter wills his jiving ability to Carnell Barrow. Annie Lewis wills her No. 13 basketball suit to Marjorie Harris. Grace Craft wills her sister Elizabeth the ability to accomplish things while in high school. Lula Edmondson wills her seat in English to Mamie Johnson. Herbert Walker wills his ability to play basketball to his brother William. Mary Foster wills her seat in music to her nephew Collin. Alease Hurte wills her ability to write bus reports to her sister Jane. Roy Foster wills his ability to get mathematics to Carmichael Hurte. Lillie Jones wills her ability to be an artist to her cousin Shirley Niblet. Thelma Foster wills her position on the Cheering Squad to her sister Doris. William Tucker wills his ability to get along with any girl to John Boyd. Joyce Johnson wills her scholastic achievements in chemistry to Jean Fowlke s. Margaret Epps wills her position behind the ice cream stand to Lucille Stewart. Collis Harris wills his ability to get biology to his sister Virginia. Doretha Foster wills her ability to master French to Thelma Stewart. Edna Morgan wills her dancing ability to Nancy Cousins. .,. rn .. ' : : ,■ ,• ;« :r mug %V, fife ? Earl Christopher wills his Industrial Arts ability to Percy Booth. Annie Lee wills her shortness to Rosa Stokes. William Johnson wills his brother Leon Ligon his ability to dress neatly. Clarence Farrar wills his football jersey to his brother Clifton. James Fitzgerald wills his ability in agriculture to Morris Fitzgerald. Elnora Stewart wills her ability to get all units before it’s too late to all Juniors. Joseph Coleman wills his office in N.F.A. to Richard Stokes. Deloris Fowlkes wills her ability in modern dancing to Barbara Gills. Meredith Shelton wills his famous jump shot to William Jones. Geneva Waller wills her seat in bookkeeping to Rebecca Coleman. Bernard Fitzgerald wills his black hair to Carnell Dyson. Willis Oliver wills his size and height to Roy Tucker. Edward Epes wills his 55 Plymouth to Milton Bush. Clarence Blackwell wills his million-dollar guitar to Joseph Price. Richard Vaughter wills his 4-H ability to Joan Vaughter. Henry Dobbins wills his ability to play sports to anyone who is capable of filling his positions. Alphonsia Downs wills his drumming ability to Ben Knight. Charles Randle wills his position on the football team to John Boyd. Irby Jones wills his halfback position on the football team to Robert Crawley. Brenda Barbour wills to the Pre-Freshman Class love, understanding, and consideration for yo ur classmates in the years to come. Mary Bradshaw wills her jovial way to anyone who needs a spice of laughter. Selma Williams wills her seat in geometry class to Fannie Fitzgerald. Esther Tucker wills her scholastic achievement to her cousin Carolyn Tucker. Evelyn Oliver wills her kindness and pleasing personality to Barbara Tucker. Berniece Ligon wills to her sister Barbara Ligon, her ability to get along with all of her schoolmates. Eunice Taylor wills her typing ability to Deloris Johnson. Shirbly Yates wills her seat in English to her sister Ethel Yates. Shirley Person wills her ability in government to Beatrice Butcher. Lorine Tucker wills her skills in dancing to Jean Hobbs. Jack Wilson wills his quiet disposition to Melvin Austin. Wilbur Johnson wills his ability to get along with the girls to Jack Green. Rachel Ford wills her ability to comprehend English to her sister Louise. Gladys Neal wills her mature disposition to students who do not realize the importance of serious thinking. Lewis Robertson wills his ability to get government to Paul Anderson. Russell Bush wills his ability to be on time to Ellis Currin. James Friend wills his erect posture to Ernest Williams. Mary Christopher wills her conscientious effort to Howard Hawkes. Seal Ruby Banks Grace Craft Mary Foster Heigh-ho l sing heigh-ho! unto the green holly; Most friendship is feigning, most loving mere folly: Then, heigh-ho, the holly! This life is most jolly! SHAKESPEARE Student Participation Association ■ ■ 1958-59 OBJECTIVES I. To provide better co-operative leadership by better student-teacher, student-student, and student-parent relationships. II. To encourage the exchange of ideas and experiences among other school councils. III. To provide for a democratic way of life in our school and community activities. IV. To improve the co-operation of student participation through the leadership of the Student Council. OFFICERS President, Marjorie Neal Secretary. Lorine Tucker Treasurer, Christina Christopher Chaplain, Gloria Collier Vice President, Morese Woodrum Assistant Secretary, Elsie Tucker Parliamentarian, George Peace Sergeants-at-Arms Dexter Neal and John Robertson Patrol Force CLARENCE STITH, Sponsor Math and Science Club MISS MARTHA V. SINGLETON, Sponsor Typewriting Class Instructors: Misses Mary E. Morgan and Eliza A. Fisher Misses Mary E. Morgan and Eliza A. Fisher, Sponsors OFFICERS: President, Brenda Barbour; First Vice President, Elnora Stewart; Second Vice President, Geneva Waller; Secretary, Gladys Neal; Treasurer, Mary Christopher; Reporter, Mary Bradshaw. r m 111 j if 10; 1 i « . S ' ! 1 ff s | 1 ns ' 1 . 4 - | AJi i i Vi -mm m i « ; j| F KM If IT rra ill i! Ik hi ‘np ' MBil; • SjjH b s Hi Library Club President-JESSE RANDLE Secretary---JOAN BATES Librarian.MISS ROSE MARIE CHAT MON Industrial Arts Club CLARENCE McKINNON, Sponsor OFFICERS: President, James Branch; Vice President, Lawrence Fowkles; Secretary, James Stokes; As¬ sistant Secretary, James Dyson; Treasurer, Charles Carter; Sergeant-at-Arms, William Tucker. t Dramatics Club MRS. FRANCES WYNN, Sponsor Journal Club MRS. THERESA T. OLIVER, Sponsor Editor-in-Chief BRENDA BARBOUR President BARBARA JENNINGS . . .— - . Choir Opportunities to delve into the works of early and contemporary composers are given the members of the Luther H Foster High School Choir, thereby, motivating an appreci¬ ation for the best in music. I Participants shown above with their director, Mrs. Ethel L. Adams, are as follows: SOPRANOS: Jean Bagley, Barbara Fitzgerald, Mary Foster, Thelma Foster, Audrey King, Joyce Johnson, Mamie Johnson, Lauraetta Jones, Lillie Jones, Edna Morgan, Elnora Stewart, and Elsie Tucker. ALTOS: Margaret Epps, Phyllis Hill, Jean Hobbs, Annette Jennings, Kathleen Neal, ,i Marjorie Neal, Clara Rowe, Ruby Shelton, Gelene Tucker, Joan Vaughter, and Geraldine Wilson. TENORS: McCarthy Downs, Richard Florance, Mallory Miller, George Peace, Fred Rather, John Robertson, Lewis Robertson, and Fred Wilson. BASSES: Clarence Blackwell, James Dyson, James Fitzgerald, Winston Guy, Herbert Hill, Elwood Jones, Milton Jones, James P. Oliver, Willie Oliver, Jr., Freddie Smith, and Richard Vaughter. I W. L. CARTER, Local Advisor Luther H. Foster Chapter of New Farmers of America N.F.A. President CLARENCE BLACKWELL Vice President ALPHONSIA DOWNS Secretary EDWARD EPES Assistant Secretary BERNARD FITZGERALD Treasurer CLARENCE JEFFERSON Chaplain HENRY DOBBINS Reporter JAMES OLIVER a xs - CJ £ = £ H u a) O co o C o3 .2 2 «« ” c c « 3 a ■- ” r 5 03 1-4 CU ctf CU D t: o Q. a a O 1) c . o DO 2 u o -j lu h oj a) o3 0 . 0 X 3 •i-H A- oca) c - 1 Ui o « o 60 Q X3 U c .. a) c o O to a) xj co tC i 4 -J f H 03 03 I 0) B Z c « 0) BP « a) LO 03 SS 3 C C 03 CQ % X3 3 o co a) (O U) C o3 a) xj 3 a) a; M 3 CO 03 DO 0) C £ O H C 5 £ « c §3 s •£ .-H i-H O 8 £ ta a) f 3 0) G 0) ,3 q TI 2 £ $ H o) a Li) CO O a) - co C a) ,0) -o 2 w y Uh Uh 88 O c 2 03 O .2 u o MISS RUTH M. JOHNS, Local Advisor Cafeteria Club Mrs. Annie Jefferson, Sponsor; Mrs. Sallie Coleman and Mrs. Viola Randle, Co-Sponsors; President Jean Bagley; Vice President, Thelma Foster; Secretary, Mary Foster; Assistant Secretary, Evelyn Oliver; Treasurer, Mrs. Jefferson; Chaplain, Edna Morgan; Parliamentarian, Susie Willis; Reporters, Eyvonne Henderson and Deloris Fowlkes. rr High Noon DORETFLA FOSTER Mi ' s.s Foster By coincident in name only, Miss Foster successfully won the title of Miss Foster on last April for the session 58- ' 59. Now a member of the senior class, her majesty commands the lofty esteem, the high respect of the Foster Family. She is active in numerous activities and organizations and has well upheld the traditions and standards of the school. Sponsored PEEBLES DEPT. STORE Blackstone, Virginia Miss Homecoming and Attendants AVIS HURTE THELMA PITTS MARY BAGLEY Cheering Squad Sponsors: Miss Alma Peace, Miss Rose Marie Chatman, and W. H. Sherrill. Football Team HERMAN BOONE, Coach Top Picture: Irby Jones HB Robert Crawley HB George Greene QB Bottom Picture: Terry Lewis FB William Jones HB Henry Dobbins HB William Irby HB James Oliver G Clarence Farrar E John Hawks E Allen Bridgeforth T Thomas Jennings G Charles Dyson T Ernest King T Calvin Bridgeforth G Milton Jones E John Boyd T Lawrence Fowlkes G Lincoln Tucker T James Edmonds E John Jefferson C PAUL ANDERSON, Trainer r Sponsored by CT BASS STOKES —! Girls ' Basketball Team 1958-59 MISS ALMA PEACE Coach Baseball Team Boys ' Basketball Team 1958-59 Win or lose, these hearty fel¬ lows give the spectators an eve¬ ning of thrilling excitement as they maneuver the ball up and down the court to rack up scores and more scores. James Bunny Edmonds, Captain, standing third from left. Herman Boone Coach The baseball team won the 1958 championship of Group II, District V, under the direction of W. L. Carter. What Would Happen If Calvin Bridgeforth wouldn ' t try to boss the girls? Brenda Barbour didn ' t like sweet pickles? Margaret Eppes weren ' t so friendly? Charles Randle would come to school every day? Roy Foster would be true to one girl? Lewis Robertson didn’t act dignified? Lillie Jones couldn ' t be popular? Selma Williams didn ' t have her one dimple? Irby Jones couldn’t play football? William Tucker could date Selma more? Rachel Ford would lose her spectacles? Shirbly Yates could answer a question in Government? Grace Craft wouldn’t try to associate with Bernard? Alphonsia Downs couldn ' t play the drums? James Fitzgerald would date a girl? Elnora Stewart could work Bookkeeping transactions? Virginia Peace didn ' t walk with such a dignified swing? William Johnson couldn ' t wear his blue suit? Russell Bush found a steady date? Bernice Ligon didn ' t have such a charming personality? Meredith Shelton couldn’t sing? Bernard Fitzgerald couldn ' t walk the halls with Juniors and Freshmen? Shirley Person didn’t like boys with curly hair ? Annie Lee couldn ' t bring large pocketbooks to school? Charles Carter didn’t sleep in every class? James Friend couldn ' t wear sporty shoes? Joyce Johnson couldn ' t wear her hair in a modern style? Gladys Neal lost her figure? Jack Wilson would leave Eunice? Edward Epes would grow a couple of inches? Esther Tucker couldn ' t be in the Drama Club? Joseph Coleman couldn’t drive his blue Ford? Lula Edmondson couldn ' t associate with Geneva? Doretha Foster would try to dance? Alease Hurt lost her coca-cola shape? Herbert Walker didn ' t act so unconcerned? Clarence Farrar could get to school on time? Earl Christopher didn ' t brag about himself? Ruby Banks couldn’t go to the Prom? Geneva Waller couldn’t sing A Thousand Miles Away ? Lorine Tucker didn ' t act dignified? Collis Harris couldn ' t be a sport? Willis Oliver could work Algebra problems? Eunice Taylor couldn ' t type 60 words a minute? Edna Morgan lost her ability to dance? Thelma Foster could wink one eye at boys instead of two? Clarence Blackwell would come to school on Mondays? Evelyn Oliver walked a little faster? Annie Mae Lewis couldn’t play basketball? Mary Christopher didn ' t know her lesson? Mary Bradshaw couldn ' t belong to the 4-H Club? Henry Dobbins couldn ' t play in all sports? Deloris Fowlkes couldn ' t find Edna, Mary, and Thelma? Wilbur Johnson stopped filibustering? Mary Foster couldn ' t jive with Calvin? Richard Vaughter could hold an office in the N.F. A. Department? Class Prophecy Paris, France September 5, 1969 After having journeyed our many ways in life, we take a glimpse back on our senior classmates. They are all doing well as nothing destructive can come to such vigorating and determining people. Clarence Farrar and Charles Randle are now playing quarterback on the Fisk University team. Lula Edmondson is very interested in her career as a nurse at John Hopkins Hospital. Annie Lewis and Grace Craft are playing professional basketball in New York City. Lewis Robertson, now Lawyer Robertson, has his office set up in Atlantic City. Willis Oliver is his head custodian. Gladys Neal is secretary to Dr. Roy Foster, while Shirley Person is his surgical nurse. William Tucker is working as a chemical professor at Howard University. Selma Williams, now Mrs. Tucker, is teaching history at Cordoza High School in Washington, D. C. Eunice Taylor finally married Jack Wilson; Collis Harris performed the ceremony. Annie Lee has just graduated from U.C.L. A. and is now practicing law in Seattle, Washington. The sport lover, Henry Dobbins, is now Physical Education Director at U.C.L.A. and Virginia Peace is now serving as his secretary. Brenda Barbour, Mary Christopher, and Mary Bradshaw are very efficient secretaries. Brenda works in Wyoming, Mary Christopher in Florida, and Mary Bradshaw in Nova Scotia. Believe it or not, Shirbly Yates and Calvin Bridgeforth are still at Virginia State College. Shirbly doesn ' t seem to be able to conquer Chemistry, and poor Calvin has flunked his tenth semester in English. Bulletin: History has been made. Meredith Shelton has just returned from the moon, along with his comrades, Bernard Fitzgerald, Alease Hurte (Shelton) and Margaret Epps (Fitzgerald). They were honeymooning. Berniece Ligon is suing her hair stylist, Charles Carter, for burning her when he decided to take a siesta. Lillie Jones and Wilbur Johnson were married in 1960, but are thinking seriously about a divorce. Guess what! Herbert Walker isn ' t bashful anymore. He has attracted many belles. Some of his admirers are Joyce Johnson, Ruby Banks, and Evelyn Oliver. Rachel Ford and Irby Jones are booked to appear at the Metropolitan Opera House during the month of Se ptember. We are expecting to see sundry of our classmates there. Mary Foster has married Rev. Richard Vaughter. He is pastoring at Bridge Creek Baptist Church. William Johnson and his wife, formerly Edna Morgan, are faithful church members under the pastorship of Rev. Vaughter. Alphonsia Downs has an hour long television show. His accompanists are James Fitzgerald, Joseph Coleman, Earl Christopher, and Edward Eppes. Thel¬ ma Foster, James Friend, and Deloris Fowlkes, better known as the High Steppers, are main features of his show. Now for a look back at our ole ' alma mater --- Foster High. Behold! James Bradshaw is now principal, while Lorine Tucker is his secretary. Elnora Stewart and Geneva Waller are on the faculty there. And now you can see just what the seniors of ' 59 are doing. As for us — Esther Tucker, Clarence Blackwell, and Doretha Foster, we are here in Paris putting our two years of high school French into good use. Au revoir pour maintenant. 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