Madison Heights High School - Monelison Yearbook (Madison Heights, VA)

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY EPOCH I In September, in the year of Our Lord. Nineteen Hundred and Forty-One, there landed upon the shore of the Realm of Learning, a goodly number of explorer and eeker after wisdom. Being shaken in spirit from their rough voyage upon the sea of inexperience, they were quite terrified by the three tribes already inhabiting this realm. The member of the new band were called Freshman, which in the language of the realm meant “green. They were seventy-four in number, and for the purpose of protection and mutual advancement they organized and elected a president of the class, Norma Ram ey. Other officers were Faye Bryant, vice-president and Pat y Smith, secretary-treasurer. In spite of their greenness the new colonists made rapid progress. Their chief rulers were Mrs. Thoma and Mrs. Mayberry, who soon became of much assistance in guiding the Freshmen. Although incited by the daring of the higher tribes the Freshmen occasionally violated rules, without serious catastrophe they came to the end of the first epoch. EPOCH II At the beginning of the second epoch, the Freshmen advanced and took possession of the strongholds of the Sophs. Among the newcomers were those from the Elon Colony, who came in search of the greater supply of Knowledge to be found in the great Madison High. To lead them to greater achievements, the Sophs did elect Hazel Dean as president. Other officers were Patsy Smith, vice-president and secretary-treasurer, Faye Bryant. The Sophs lost one Chief Ruler. Miss Turman, who went to seek new shores. She was succeeded by Mrs. Doyle, a kindly Ruler, with whom all fell in love. Local rebellions of small import arose over occasional faculty rulings, but were settled by peaceful arbitration. So drew to an end the second epoch. EPOCH III With the beginning of the third epoch several changes were noted. The valiant band who had entered as Freshmen, and had conquered the lessons of the Sophs, now advanced and occupied the territory of the Juniors. To preside over them as the chief executive they elected Mary Coleman, who did walk wisely before them. Other executives were Russel Shelton. June Rucker and Edith Hudson. It was found that several members among them—Franklin Strickler, Gladys Jordan and Talmadge Wood—had left the class and taken themselves to new scenes and duties. The number of members was found to be seventy-one. An important Faculty Ruler of this period was Miss Mitchell, who was a skillful general in the contests with Ignorance. Important social events of this period were the Junior-Senior Banquet and Dance and the Junior-Senior Picnic. Thus did draw to a close the third epoch. EPOCH IV Epoch four was marked by important reconstruction, for the humble band who had invaded the Freshmen trenches three years before, now became Seniors, the Invincible Class of 1945. The wise and sagacious Dorothy Blanks was elected president. Vice-President was Calvin Garrett: secretary, Edith Hudson, and treasurer. Frances Morris. The Seniors numbering fifty-two did greatly impress themselves upon the lower tribes of the Realm of Learning. Deserters from the class were Carlisle Berryman. Warren Pugh. Faye Bryant, George Coleman. Evelyn Gowen, John Miller. Russel Shelton, Susie Morcom and Selma Coleman. A great occasion was Junior-Senior Banquet and Dance in April. Thus doth close the fourth epoch, and with their motto, “To leave some mark behind, to keep our having lived in mind, emblazoned upon their shields, the Class of 1945 goes forth to invade and conquer new territories. Faye Stump. Doris Perdue. MADISON HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL

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I 9 4 5 MONELISON SENIORS WEIR. HELEN FAYE Home Economics. Commercial She's a good sport, she’s true blue. Laughing and riendly. the girl for you. WOOD. DOROTHY MAE Commercial Not as serious as some you’d find. But always nice and always !(tnd. 4 OUR ALMA MATER A school isn't built of stone and brick, It’s built of courage and love; Its walls may no longer with paint be slick, And its desks may collapse with a shove. A school is made by the students there, Who make it a fine dwelling place; Those who don’t falter, and those who will dare To make of it more than a space. When an ornate building we happen to site, We wonder if those who’re inside Can be as pure as the building is white, Or whether their souls have died. If each word or deed spoken and done Is the cornerstone of our school, Could we say that Madison High is one Whose students supplied the tools? Though soon from her halls our class will depart, We hope we have helped to design A beautiful school that will live in each heart, Of those who will leave her behind. Mary Coleman.

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WEATHER Rain tomorrow unless the sun shines. WHERE ARE MY SCHOOL MATES THESE DAYS??? Vol. I Madison Heights Future Times Madison Heights. Virginia SPORTS REPORT NOTHING. May 10. 1960 OFFER FOR SEAT IN HOUSE Governor Louise Doss, first feminine State Executive, an' nounces Virginia's forthconv ing special election on June 6, 1960 to fill the vacancy created in the House of Dele' gates by the resignation of Hon. Ruth Bryant who leaves for State Senate. NEW DIETITIAN REACHES CITY Lynchburg was quite excited all day over the arrival of a new dietitian. Miss Bertie Morcom, who arrived from New Orleans on the airliner. She received her B. S. Dc-gree from the University of Chicago and was a graduate of Duke University. N. C. She was greeted by Miss Fran-ccs Bclk, the Supervisor of Virginia Baptist Hospital, and the National Psychologist, Miss Lucille Scott. RICKETTS TO SPEAK TO WHOLESALE DEALERS OF LYNCHBURG ON PROFIT Linwood Ricketts, Supcrvi-sor of Quality Service Stores, will speak tonight in the audi' torium of the Tobacco Ware' house near the James River. He will be assisted by his friend and former classmate. Mr. Linwood Morris, who is the district manager. MISSIONARY TO BRAZIL ARRIVES SAFELY The Monroe Baptist Church announces the arrival in Brasil of one of its former members. Miss Helen Kost. We have heard much of her wonderful work among these people. FINDS LOST CHORD Miss Doris Perdue found Sullivan's Lost Chord while practicing music lessons at her home last evening. Everyone i now anxiously awaits the re j suit of the startling discovery. I BURCH AND COOPER MAKE TOUR TO SOUTH POLE Misses Lois Burch and Har' riet Cooper made their first journey to the Antarctic and the last word received from them said they planned to set up the Government for the South Pole. -----o----- CANDIDATE LITCHFORD MAKES FIRST SPEECH OF PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN Candidate Litchford ap-pcared before a large audience at Lexington, Virginia where he delivered the opening ad' dress of his Campaign for the Presidency. He promised 365 national holidays to all Amcri' can citizens. Mr. Litchford is especially qualified for this position and will undoubtedly execute his campaign promises. PROFESSOR AT MARY BALDWIN COLLEGE SPEAKS AT P. T. A. MEETING Professor Shirley Loving spoke to the Madison Heights P. T. A. meeting requesting the history teachers not to give assignments in order that the students might attend the Physical Education Class in peace. Other addresses were de' livered by the principal. Miss Dorothy Blanks, who said she intended taking over the cafeteria, so that she might cat anytime she wished, and Rev. Edward Floyd, now pas' tor of Monroe Methodist Church, who conducts weekly chapel services at the High School. MISS GLORIA PUGH PUBLISHES ARTICLE Miss Gloria Pugh, the for' mer Home Economics Teacher, who spent one'half term at Madison Heights High School, published her most famous article in Good Housekecp-ing entitled The Art of Sweeping a Floor. ANNOUNCEMENT OF SENIOR PLAY BY BROWN Miss Alice Lee Brown has been placed in charge of the Senior Play for the class of I960. Miss Brown has been rcc' ognized as one of the best play directors of the day and this play has been highly ad' vertised because of her direc' tion. -----o----- HARRIS AND HUDSON PUBLISHERS Misses Betty Harris a n d Edith Hudson published their new History of World War II. The first woman Superintcn' dent of Amherst County Schools, Miss Frances Morris, is requiring all .schools to use this carefully prepared text. BELL BOOK STORE CANT KEEP STOCK OF COLEMAN'S BOOKS Miss Mary Coleman, the popular and oft-quoted writer of good ole' American poetry, is now publishing many fine books. Miss Coleman has been writing poetry since her freshman days in Madison Heights High School. -----o—— ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE SAILORS Miss Marjorie Cash and her assistant. Miss Thelma Hudson, plan to visit all the Naval Training Camps in the United States in order to keep up the morale of the sailors. Miss Cash and Miss Hudson have an entirely new and original plan for entertainment. NEW HOME ECONOMICS PROMISES FOR THE FUTURE Miss Marie Robertson, a graduate from Madison Cob lege, gives Madison Heights new promises in the Home Economics Cottage. Madison Heights has had many Home Economics teachers in the past, but the new Miss Robert' son gives every indication of being the most successful to hit Madison thus far.