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

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Fl,-fl Q 'D THE I946 MONELISON CLASS PROPHECY The prosperous City of Madison Heights lay garlanded and expectant beneath the June sunshine of the year of 1966. Crowds of gaily dressed people were gather- ing in the stadium of the spacious high school grounds. This stadium, by the way, was the pride of not only the school, but of the entire community, for it had been completed at the cost of thousands of dollars and was the scene of many important out-door gatherings. Today its seats were rapidly filling with hundreds who wanted to have a part in the reunion of the class of 1946. A fine class, asserted gray-haired, old Mr. Fulcher. As fine a class as the school ever sent out. I was principal when they graduated, and we were certainly proud of them. A number are already here,', continued Mr. Fulcher. That's Frank Burks over there. He came in his own airplane this morning. He certainly has a fine one-darts along the sky like a bird. They're expecting a large number of the old class to come in on the Limited. That will be in soon now. He spoke truly, for in a few minutes eager faces were watching the approach of the early afternoon Air-Line Limited, piloted by Carlton Lyons, whose swift Hight along the blue of the overhanging sky was accompanied by a whirring like the beating of many wings. The band, led by Ralph Peters, began its exultant melody of welcome. The members of the class of 1946 who were already present were instantly welcoming the new arrivals, and presently the company turned toward the stadium. The stage was set and everything was ready for the reunion of the class which had graduated twenty years before. The old-time members gathered for the opening march. There were heads with graying locks-if the truth is to be told, there were heads beginning to lose their locks. The band finished the introduction of a lively march, and the class of 1946 of the Madison Heights High School took its place on the Hower trimmed platform, with more dignity but with the graceful ease of twenty years ago. The music changed to the strains of America, and the assembled members began the song written for the occasion by Bobby Ricketts, who had been given to the writing of verse in his high school days. They started out bravely, but even the voices of Marjorie Hicks, Hazel VVilliams, and Carlyle Mayo, who had been noted singers of the class in the old days, grew trembly, and Ralph Stinson, who had been notorious as a cut upf' was seen to blow his nose and wipe his eyes. As the song closed, Louise McCord, who had gained much poise from presiding at class meetings, stepped forward and said: Ladies and gentlemen, I have the great honor of introducing John Knoll who has left his work in the New York business office to be present at this gathering. We are proud of John, who has gained wealth and distinction, he has also gained a Five-foot waist line. When the cheering had ceased, John came forward with his old-time assurance several times multiplied and began: Ladies and gentlemen, I see before me many faces that are new, but I also behold many that were present at the graduation of this class twenty years ago. Before I proceed with the address of the occasion, I wish to present the members of the class of 1946 who are before you and give you a few facts concerning them. I will start with Doris VVilliams. In High School she wanted the halls kept clean and school grounds beautified. She reformed her town. tackled the county and then the state. A good many folks have heard from Doris, and more are going to. Then, here's H. C. Franklin. He has prosperity written all over him. lt says he not only has money in his pockets, but in the bank. Yes, Charles Singleton is a plumber, and he can retire any time he wants to. Boyd Tyree is a well-to-do .X zz R V .5-' V-w'..? ai .3 993 55'

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' 1 MADISON HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS HISTORY In September in the year of our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Forty-Two. there boarded the Train of Knowledge about eighty-eight persons bound for a trip through Madison Heights High School. much famed for its dissemination of Knowledge. We, the passengers, were assigned places in the Freshmen Section and were well supplied with food for our mental growth and development by Miss Hundley, Mrs. Arthur and Mr. Lasko. Layton Taylor, who was chosen president of the Frosh Section, saw that we acquired sufficient pep, loyalty and school spirit. Other officers were Carlyle Brown, vice-president, and Frank Burks, secretary-treasurer. Our conductor for the first half of the trip was Mr. Early, and he was succeeded by Mr. Fulcher for the last part of the journey. At the end of the first year, having successfully met the requirements for Freshmen passengers, we were transferred to the Sophomore Car and with a membership of about seventy-six, bravely endured the jolting of rougher travel. A number of passengers from Elon joined our group in the Soph car, and we proceeded on our journey. Louise McCord was chosen president with Jeane Grant, vice-president, Thomas Dalton, secretary-treasurer and representatives, Layton Taylor and Claude Duff. Several of our passengers dropped off at side station. Core was eliminated from the menu of knowledge, and new courses, were added. As time passed, we were shifted again and placed in the Junior Coach with 56 jolly members, of whom Dorothy Coleman was elected president. Claude Duff was vice-president, Layton Taylor, secretary, and Demarest Coffey, treasurer. Representatives were Charlotte Bryant, Carlton Lyons and Louise McCord. Several passengers including Frank Mclvor, Buddy Gowens and Roy Wooldridge dropped off at side stations and did not resume the trip. The important events of the year were junior-Senior Banquet and Dance in April at which our rings were presented and junior-Senior Picnic in the spring. Many of our members actively participated in basketball and baseball. Our able advisers this year were Mrs. Stone, Miss Mitchell and Miss Buckner. The happy day came when the group of 56 was again shifted, this time to the Senior Coach with increased privileges and responsibilities. with Louise McCord, president, Dorothy Coleman, vice-president, Charlotte Bryant, secretary and Demarest Colfey, treasurer. Representatives were Mary Brown, Carolyn White, Layton Taylor and Claude Duff. Four persons from Pleasant View became passengers. The grade became steeper, the journey rougher but, ah, the glorious view as the Class of '46 looked out on Commencement Station, looming in the distance. We came to appreciate more fully the supervision given by Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Steward. The Seniors who had been fellow travelers during the long journey became even more closely united in school spirit and class bonds. During the year, the main stops were made for the Junior-Senior Banquet and Dance and Senior Play. We successfully passed the examiners on our baggage of Knowledge and we now stand ready for final transfer. At Commencement Station, we regretfully leave the Senior Coach to become passengers on various roads leading through the Valley of Opportunity to cities of Success, Fame and Worthy Achievement. Louisa MCCORD. 2 1 ' T- G.-Q 1 Gy., in Tzfcxigi Silva?

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MADISON HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL baker, he started in an humble way at home because his wife-you know he married Doris Gallagher, on whom he used to be sweet, wanted to be in business. She started a hat shop, and Boyd had to get so many meals that he finally started a public bakery and is doing well. Virginia Berryman, as you know, is principal of your school at this time, and Carolyn White, who has refused many offers of marriage because she's in love with teaching, has charge of the English Depart- ment. Fletcher Harris, Thomas Dalton and Fannie Brown are part of the backbone of the country. Thomas married our capable Fannie who always had a fondness for chickens, calves and baby baa-baas. She is also caring for several now who as babies boo-hooed. Fletcher Harris is Virginia's leading farmer. Here also are Ann Younger and Eleanor Price who have won fame as public speakers 5 Carlyle Brown, who was fond of drawing likenesses of the faculty, won fame as a car- toonist. Here also is Demarest Coffey whom people love because he pulls teeth painlessly. Our Layton Taylor is a worthy doctor, and, of course, you have heard that Claude Duff has gone into business with him. Layton is the doctor, and Claude is the undertaker. Bill Kessler is a noted inventor, he got out a good car that is cheaper than a Ford, and he's doing well. Eddie White is a carpenter, and Mary Wood and Mary Simmons are interior decorators. Chiquita Wright and Estelle Rowzie are in the State Insane Asylum-they have charge of it. Ann Mundy is the thief of the class. She stole an office from her opponent and a march on the voters and got into the legislature-now she's in Congress and no telling what she's getting. Louise McCord, Dorothy Coleman, Iris Garrett, Lurlene Dodd and Charlotte Bryant taught school for a time, but the numbers grew tiresome, so they all took schools of one and are making splendid housekeepers. Nora Nixon, Christine Campbell and Lois Kost have tried their pens at writing for the public. You've all read their articles and stories, especially Advice to the Lovelorn in the Richmond News Leader by Lois Kost. She's an expert in the held. Of course, we cannot forget our diplomatic representatives. Malcolm Wills will be sent as an envoy to Chile while Curtis Coleman will become ambassador to Russia. Glen Coffey, whose pranks used to worry the teachers, has charge of a church in Rhode Island. I believe this is about all of the members of the class who are here today. No, wait a minute, I see a cab approaching not one. but two: yes, one is from the 'Ware and Woodruff Company,' and the other from 'At Your Service, Ready and Willing Company,' owned by Freddy Martin and Roy McIvor. There seems to be quite a bit of competition between the two companies. The Ware and Wood- ruff cab has just stopped, and business seems to be very good. Yes, four models from Hollywood have just stepped out of the cab. They are Louise Burley, Madeline Horton, Catherine Horton and Marjorie Eggleston. The other cab doesn't seem to be doing badly either. It has just pulled up, and Doris Ewers, now manager of Leggett's, is the first to get out. Next I see Mary Brown, the owner of Brown's Drug Store, Ellen Weir, who is doing well with her beauty shop and Mary jane Scrivener, who has just completed her world wide tour. Mrs, Marshall johnson, the former Joyce Wright, is the only member ot our class who is not here. She was delayed in Colorado when her helicopter broke down. Now, dear friends, having introduced the old class of 1946, I will proceed to the address to which I will invite your attention. Here the recital of the class reunion ends, for, if we endeavor to recount what the flowery orator of the day said, the farmers in the audience will not get home in time to milk the cows tomorrow morning. FANNIE BROWN RALPH STINSON CHIQUITA WRIGHT QE S I i-f2 T. j