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

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ITEM IV To the Freshmen, we will : 1. The privilege of being in Miss MacPherson’s homeroom next year. 2. The ambition of the Senior Class. 3. Three more years of blood, sweat and tears. ITEM V To Madison Heights High School, we will: 1. A theater with up-to-date movies for the benefit of the students. 2. A gym. with modern equipment. 3. Trash cans by every radiator in order that the students will refrain from throwing trash behind them. 4. A leak-proof roof for the auditorium. 5. A sound-proof wall for Mrs. Steward’s second period Music Class. 6. A faculty beloved by all the students. ITEM VI SPECIAL BEQUESTS 1. To Carolyn White, some of Marie Robertson’s flesh. 2. To Marjorie Hicks, Frances Morris’ ability to flirt. 3. To Doris Gallagher, Jenny Hudnall’s energy and athletic ambition. 4. To Ann Mundy, Dorothy Blanks’ dignity. 5. To Anne Younger, Dorothy Allen’s slimness. 6. To Thomas and Fannie, Marshall and Joyce, the chance to compete for Harry’s and Patsy’s place as Romeo and Juliet. 7. To Bobby Waters, Billy Burford’s shyness. 8. To Roy Campbell, Mary Coleman’s intelligence. 9. I'o Garland Bryant, Glenn Ricketts and “Blatc” I larrell, some of Calvin Garrett’s ambition. to. To Frank Burks, “Skip” Ricketts’ “Women.” 11. To Barbara I.ayne, Paula Gibbs’ big mouth in order that she may carry on.” 12. 'I'o Ambrose, an alarm clock to awaken him in time to get the school hot. 13. To Layton Taylor, Skip” Ricketts’ four chin whiskers. 14. To Acie Bryant, Jack Litchford’s muscles. 15. To Mary Brown, Bobby Morris’ best wishes for the coming year. Signed, “Dor” Allen. Paula Gibbs. WITNESSED BY: Frances Morris. MADISON HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL

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1945 MONELISON CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of Madison Heights High School for the year 1944-1945, being physically sound after Mrs. Doyle’s tyranny and mentally unstable as a result of all the homework we have experienced do bequeath the following effects: ITEM I To the Faculty, we will: 1. To Mrs. Doyle, a public address system and a baseball bat to control her physical education students. 2. To Mr. Fulcher, some students who will refrain from walking on the beautiful lawn. 3. To Mrs. Davis, some time and a place to practice the Senior Play. 4. To Mrs. McDermott, a machine that will write “I Must Do What I'm Told,” so that the students won’t have to do it. 5. To Miss MacPherson, some students who will do their homework. 6. To Mrs. White, some chemicals and other sorely needed equipment for the lab. 7. To M rs. Kelly, a place on the Madison Heights Faculty reserved for “Susie” in 1965. 8. To Mrs. Lacks, another “Slug” to keep her company while she is waiting. 9. To M rs. Butler, a bouncer for the library to conserve her energy. 10. To Mrs. Stone, a pair of roller skates to enable her to get around the school faster. 11. To M iss Mitchell, a few more odd jobs, since she has such a little to do. 12. To Mrs. Powell, a special heating system for her room. 13. To Miss Buckner, another “Slug” and Leonard to chase around and around. 14. To Mrs. Steward, some boys who will sing loudly enough in the Glee Club. ITEM II To the Juniors, we will: 1. The opportunity to struggle for Senior privileges marked by greater success than we have enjoyed. 2. Boys young enough to graduate before being called for induction into the Service. ITEM III To the Sophomores, we will: 1. Our ability to get along with the teachers. 2. The privilege of having Miss Mitchell as a sponsor next year.

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1945 MONELISON JUNIORS Dorothy Coi.eman..............................................1 ' resident Claude Duff........................................Vice-President Layton Taylor...........................................Secretary Demarest Coffey.................................................1 reasurer Charlotte Bryant ) Louise McCord V.............................Representatives Carlton Lyon Miss Mildred Buckner j Miss Virginia Mitchell ..............................Sponsors Mrs. Jessie Stone ) Class Colors: Green and White Class Flower : White Rose Class Motto: “Not at the top hut clbiihhny”