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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1949 volume:

lEx Cibris jhiL m9 MO Editor ELIZABETH BRYANT Business Manager RILEY WARE NEUSON Annual Publication of the Student Body of Madison Heigh ts High School Madison Heights, Virginia DEDICATION Because she exhibits a genuine interest in our school life and activities, because she daily strives to impart to each student the maximum of knowledge and information, and because she constantly endeavors to instill in each of her students the desire for a high standard of achievement, we, the Staff of the 1949 edition of the Monelison, wish to dedicate this annual as a permanent token of our sincere appreciation to Mrs. Kate B. McDermott. FOREWORD As our days at Madison Heights High School are rapidly coming to a close, we offer you this little book which is the result of a desire to have some permanent record of our golden school days. The purpose of our book is to keep ever alive the memories of our friends, our work, and our play at school where days have gone by like a dream. If this is achieved, our efforts will not have been in vain. Hoping you will enjoy it, we, the Staff, present to you the twentieth volume of THE MONELISON” TABLE of CONTENTS I School II Administration and Faculty III Classes IV Activities and Sports V Advertisements SCHOOL BOARD Mr. A. J. Camden Mrs. Bess W. Shrader Mr. J. F. Thomas The Current of Time” has within the past eight years brought more problems to our educational system than perhaps in any other like period of our history. The challenge could only have been met by the courageous and sympathetic leadership of our administrative officials. We are indeed indebted to Mr. A. J. Camden, Division Superintendent, and to Mrs. Bess W. Shrader, Chairman, Mr. J. F. Thomas, Vice-Chairman, Mr. Ashby Woods and Mr. Herbert J. Camden, of the board, for this leadership. Under their guidance and supervision, our school is ever becoming more conscious of the magnitude of its responsibilities and of the necessity for efficiently discharging them. JhiL MONELISON Mr. Ashby Woods Mr. Herbert J. Camden •I e y Mr. Tyler Fulcher Principal Lynchburg College, A.B. University of Virginia, M.A. La Salle E. University, LL. B. We, the students at M. H. H. S., consider ourselves very fortunate to have a Principal who has done so much to enrich our school life. We feel that having such a fine man as our leader is highly necessary for the successful achievement of our school program and the elevation of scholastic achievement and student morale. It is our desire that Madison Heights will enjoy many years of prosperity under the able direction of Mr. Fulcher. i 7 JkiL 1%9 IfYhmsdiAML Martha I. Davis Newberry College, A.B. History, Mathematics LaVerne Easterling Lynchburg College, A.B. Shorthand, Typing, Bookkeeping Virginia McPherson Lynchburg College, A.B, Mathematics, English Kate B. McDermott Coker College, B.S. University of South Carolina Duke University Lynchburg College Geometry, General Science, Com mercial A rithmetic Lucille G. Arthur University of Alabama, B.S. History, Music Alice Virginia Mitchell Sweet Briar, A.B. History, English Geraldine N. Sandidge Farmville State Teachers College, A.B. English Peggy L. Butler Madison College, A.B. English, History, Biology Nellie F. Powell Randolph - Macon Woman’s College, A.B. University of Virginia Radford State Teachers College Lynchburg College Latin, Spanish, English, General Science Jessie T. Stone University of Virginia, B.S. Farmville State Teachers College Typing, Chemistry A 8 I- rYVladiAML disdqhJtA, diiqk. SchooL Ella Smith Farmville State Teachers College, B.S. Home Economics Elsie M. Anderson University of Richmond, B.A. The College of William and Mary, B.A. in L. S. Librarian Frances FT Quigley Lynchburg College, A.B. Seventh Grade Berta Brown Lynchburg College, A.B. Sixth Grade Mildred M. White University of Virginia Fourth Grade -I 9 V Edward C. Bragg Lynchburg College, A.B. Physical Education Glenmore K. Woodson East Carolina Teachers College Lynchburg College. Seventh Grade Betty J. Turner Lynchburg College, A.B. Sixth Grade Adelaide H. Hapala Duke University, A.B. Fifth Grade Helen H. Poteat Averett College Farmville State Teachers College, B.S. Fourth Grade JKjl 1%9 Vyionidi ML FACULTY Josephine Sneed Farmville State Teachers College Third Grade Elizabeth E. Davidson Farmville State Teachers College Lynchburg College Second Grade Ida Claire Garbee Madison College Third Grade Elaine McMullian Lynchburg College, A.B. Second Grade NOT PICTURED Anne B. Eubank Sweet Briar College, A.B. Fifth Grade JhjL 1949 VYlvmliAwL CLASS OFFICERS Billy Woody T reasurer Wf.ndlll Overstreet Freddy Murray President Vice-President Clayton Wright Secretary CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Green and White Gardenia Class Motto (.reseat Scientia—May knowledge increase Sponsors Mrs. Davis, Miss Mitchell ‘YyiadidiHL diciqhiA, dtiqk. School Eddie Ann Abbitt Cooperative, lively Monelison Staff, Student Council, J. U. G., Cotillion, Senior Play, Glee Club, Science, Commercial, Basketball Team. Mary Betty Abbitt Pretty, popular Beta, Moneeison Staff, Cotillion, J. U. G., Latin, Spanish, Cheerleader, Senior Play, Student Council, Manager Basketball Team. Joyce Marie Arthur Flirtatious, neat Home Economics, Latin, Commercial, Cotillion, Glee. Elizabeth Lucille Bryani Lovely, intelligent Beta, Monelison Staff, Latin, Cotillion, J. U. G., Commercial, Cheerleader, Library, Glee, Home Economics. Barbara Jean Burch Carefree, athletic Commercial, Spanish, Basketball Team. James Marshall Brown Cute, smiling Cotillion, Monelison Staff, Science, Regular Fellows, Beta, Commercial, Senior Play. Herbert Bryant Mischievous, bashful Regular Fellows, Cotillion, Science, Commercial. Calvin Spense Burford Witty, noisy Science, Regular Fellows, Cotillion, Library, Senior Play, Baseball Team, Glee. i 13 }■ JPul 1%9 Tyimudhim, Audrey Arlene Burks Carefree, talkative Spanish, Commercial, Home Economics. Leighton Akers Caldwell Studious, amiable Science, Beta, Latin, Regular Fellows, Library. Frances Elizabeth Campbell Small, quiet Spanish, Commercial, Glee. Phyllis Marie Connelly Dashing, talkative Glee, Home Economics, Library, Latin, Commercial, Cotillion. Mary Beatrice Campbell Well-liked, thoughtful Beta, Student Council, J. U. G., Latin, Glee, Commercial, Science, Cotillion, Library, Basketball Team. Marion Joann Crews Cheerful, likeable Student Council, Spanish, J. U. G., Library, Home Economics, Science, Basketball Team, Senior Play, Glee, Monelison Staff, Cheerleader, Cotillion. Frances Arlene Dawson Independent, amiable Beta, Cotillion, Home Economics, Commercial, J. U. G. Barbara Ann Dodd Cute, courteous J. U. G., Monelison Staff, Senior Play, Science, Glee, Commercial, Spanish, Cotillion, Cheerleader. •i i4 y cYYhoidlAnrL disdqkiA, Kiqh- SxJrwoL Dorothy May Doss Comprehensive, serene Glee, Cotillion, Basketball Team, Science, Library. SENIORS Eleanor Frances Ewers Laughing, noisy Cotillion, Latin, Basketball Team, Cheerleader, Home Economics. Robert Earl Ewers Athletic, carefree Regular Fellows. Robert Lee Floyd Energetic, patient Beta, Monelison Staff, Latin, Spanish, Baseball Team, Basketball Team, Cotillion, Science, Regular Fellows. Lillie Harker Harrell Cute, petite Cotillion, Commercial, Home Economics. Florence Madeline Floyd Dark-eyed, poised Library, Glee, Cotillion, Commercial, Cheerleader. Jessie Marie Garrett Talkative, gay Home Economics, Commercial, Cotillion. Robert Wayne Jessee Joking, flirtatious Monelison Staff, Senior Play, Regular Fellows, Cotillion, Basketball Team, Latin, Library, Science. i 15 (■ JJul 1%9 TYbrncliAWL Nancy Kelly Knoll Humorous, fun-loving Cotillion, Latin, Science, Library. Betty Lou Layne Agreeable, sedate Cotillion, Science, Commercial, Spanish, Glee, Home Economics. Leonard Henry Lee, Jr. Intelligent, bashful Latin, Science, Regular Fellows, Beta, Library, Baseball Team. Ira David Massie, Jr. Chivalrous, carefree Regular Fellows, Latin, Senior Play. Berman Albert Middleton Small, happy-go-lucky Glee, Regular Fellows, Cotillion. Commercial. Helen Jean Loving Dignified, likeable J. U. G., Cotillion, Spanish, Glee, Science, Commercial, Library. Elizabeth Jane McIvor Energetic, carefree Commercial, Home Economics, Spanish, Basketball Team. Adelle Marie Miller Attractive, sincere Latin, Home Economics, J. U. G., Cotillion, Beta, Commercial, Monelison Staff, Glee, Cheerleader. 16 j- Wjoudi otL disdqkhu dUqh. SzkooL Joyce Arlene Morcom Titty, tranquil Home Economics, Commercial, Library. Ruth Jane Morcom Sedate, graceful Science, Commercial, Glee, Home Economics, Cotillion. Frederick Elliot Murray Tall, ambitious Cotillion, Beta, Regular Fellows, Spanish, Monelison Staff, Senior Play, Basketball Team, Baseball Team, Student Council, Science, Library. Wendell Lee Overstreet Blond, handsome Monelison Staff, Regular Fellows, Cotillion, Science, Cheerleader, Spanish, Latin, Baseball Team. Audrey Dare Riley Playful, happy-go-lucky Glee Club. Ruby Alberta Nuckles Amiable, flirtatious Glee, Commercial, Home Economics, Library, Senior Play. Katherine Joan Pettyjohn Intelligent, studious J. U. G., Beta, Commercial, Glee, Home Economics, Monelison Staff, Senior Play, Cotillion. Wade Orlando Rucker Studious, Ambitious Monelison Staff, Beta, Cotillion, Cheerleader, Library, Science, Latin, Spanish, Senior Play. i 17 y JPul 7949 TYhynoliAML. SENIORS Gracie Katherine Scott Musical, laughing Cotillion, Home Economics, Glee, Commercial, Beta. Sylvia Ann Singleton Musical, talented Beta, Cotillion, Latin, Mon-elison Staff. Leonard Page Staton Understanding, full of fun. Science, Regular Fellows, Cotillion, Baseball Team, Basketball Team. Margaret Louise Stinson Kind, shy Latin, Commercial, Cotillion. Martha Ann Shelton Benign, candid Science, Latin, Spanish, Commercial, Monelison Staff, Cotillion, Basketball Team. Corine Mae Staton Good-natured, serious Spanish, Commercial. Nellie Mae Staton Versatile, attractive Home Economics, Commer cial, Glee, Cotillion. Winifred Merle Stump Smiling, winning J. U. G., Basketball Team, Cotillion, Glee, Library. -f is y yyiadi ML diolqiiiL- Miqk. §dnooL Edward Patrick Taylor Quid, carefree Regular Fellows. Lois Ann Tyree Athletic, impetuous Glee, Home Economics. Riley Wilson Ware Handsome, dignified Science, Commercial, Beta, Regular Fellows, Student Council, Cotillion, Moneli-son Staff. Minabelle Williams Immaculate, pleasant Library, Home Economics, Commercial, Cotillion. SENIORS James Henry Tomlin Tall, intelligent Beta. Phyllis Ann Tyree Athletic, noisy Glee. Dorothy Estelle White Charming, talented Library, Home Economics, Glee, Cotillion, Cheerleader, Student Council. June Elizabeth Wills Dignified, refined Beta, J. U. G., Glee, Home Economics, Spanish, Commercial, Latin, Cotillion. J 19 1- JksL 7949 IThyrndiADfL SENIORS Wu t iam Dvkwwwj Woour Athletic, rvbuit basketball Team, Hi nr ball Team, Cotillion, Regular Fellows, Spanish, Mowiiwn Staff, Science, Patrol. Aubrey Clayton Bright Garruloui, witty Regular Fellows, Cotillion, Spanish, Monelison Staff, Patrol. •I 20 y V ladiAorL disuuc hLiiu 2UijJl SzhooL CLASS HISTOKY In September in the year of our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Forty-five, an ambitious group of inexperienced yet willing students set out for a four-year expedition of learning. Because of our youth and inexperience, this phase of our journey, made on horseback as it were, was relatively slow and often times labored. We chose as leaders of the expedition, Joann Crews, President; Betty Abbitt, Secretary-Treasurer; and Betty Long, as Class Representative. The guides for the first lap of the itinerary were Mrs. Nellie F. Powell, Mrs. Kate B. McDermott, and Mrs. Lucille Arthur. Although our climb up the Appalachian Mountains of the East was slow and difficult, and our horses frequently stumbled and slipped, we pressed forward with determination and a strong will to reach our goal, and finally scaled the heights of the Mountains. Sitting astride our horses on the summit of the mountains, we viewed the rough trails over which we had just come and i he steep and dangerous journey which lay ahead. Having acquired more possessions, both mental and physical, than we could conveniently carry on horseback, we constructed crude covered wagons in which to transport our constantly increasing store of supplies. Having lost many friends at the outset, we changed leaders, this time electing Wendell Overstreet, President; Arlene Dawson, Vice-President; Jcann Crews, Secretary; and Riley Ware, Treasurer. Our class representatives were Betty Abbitt and Freddy Murray. We were placed under the guidance of Miss Virginia McPherson and Mrs. Lily J. Tinnes, who, as our guides, occupied the first wagon along with the group leaders. Their wise counsel and contagious enthusiasm strengthened our morale and encouraged us to continue to move forward despite constantly appearing dangers. Having almost worn out by constant and hard usage the hastily constructed covered wagons, we decided to accelerate the pace cf our progress as well as the comfort of the travelers by undertaking the next lap of our expedition by way of stagecoach. The way ahead seemed easier now, for we had much toward which we could look forward. All who were successful thus far were honored with class rings and the privilege of attending the Junior-Senior Banquet and Dance. This was also our first opportunity to become affiliated with many of the clubs. Again, new leaders were selected. Those chosen to hold the reins on this part of the journey were Wendell Overstreet, President; Ioann Crews, Vice-President; Joan Pettyjohn, Secretary; and Clayton Wright, Treasurer. Our directors this time were Mrs. Maryon W. Harper and Mrs. Geraldine Sandidge. We greatly enjoyed this part of our journey, for cur very capable guides had given us much knowledge of the way to success. Having been successful in every way and having met every requirement, we were placed cn the list of dignified seniors. By this time, however, having lost many friends, the expedition possessed only fifty-nine members. The last part of the journey was traveled in luxury, for we were aboard a train, headed for the goal which we set out for in the beginning. However, this section of our itinerary was not altogether easy, and some defeats had to be accepted along with our victories which were the result of everyone’s working together as friends and fellow-workers should. Because of his previously exhibited ability to lead, Wendell Overstreet was elected President for the third consecutive year. Vice-President was Freddy Murray; Clayton Wright, Secretary; and Billy Woody, Treasurer. We had as guides on this lap of the journey, Miss Virginia Mitchell and Mrs. Martha I. Davis. Student representatives were Eddie Ann Abbitt, Joann Crews, Betty Abbitt and Riley Ware. The director of the entire four-year expedition was Mr. Fulcher, under whose management the members profited a great deal. We stopped during the last lap several times for important events. They included the Senior Play, the Junior-Senior Banquet and Dance and the Junior-Senior Picnic. Upon reaching our goal we split up, leaving our dear old Alma Mater, to take up a much greater and more important expedition, the Expedition of Life,” there exhibiting the learning and experience gained under Mr. Fulcher and the Faculty. Betty Abbitt, Wendell Overstreet. 21 y JhfL 1%9 IfYlsmoliAiM. CLASS PIUJPHECY As we start on our trip to California in commemoration of the fcrty-nincrs” of 1849, we see that our Senior Class of 1949 is contributing much to our United States. Upon leaving the Madison Heights Bus Station, which is owned and operated by Pat Taylor, we observe that the bus is driven by Bobby Jessee. When we arrived in Lynchburg, on the usually traffic-congested Main Street, we find none other than James Tomlin directing traffic. We decided to go to the Stadium where the nationally famous left-handed pitcher, Wendell Overstreet, was pitching a double-header baseball game with Clayton Wright playing first and Billy Woody playing second. After the game, which, of course, was won by Madison, we stopped by a Hot Dog Stand to sample a few of Knoll’s Taste-Tested Hot Dogs made by the culinary expert, Nancy Knoll, and her personal helper. Ruby Nuckles. Again we boarded our bus and were on our way. Instead cf going straight to California, we decided to make a roundabout trip in order that we could visit several states. Our next stop was in Tennessee. There we attended a Hillbilly Radio Jamboree where the Tyree Twins, Phyllis and Lois, and Audrey Riley were the star singers on the program. On our way out, we stopped by a newsstand for a paper. We were somewhat surprised but proud to read the headlines, which were: Secret atom experiments are being made at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, by the world famous scientist, Leonard Staton, and his able assistant, Herbert Bryant, who were both members of the graduating Class of ’49 at Madison Heights High School.” The next place of interest on our trip was Texas. There we visited one of the largest ranches in the South, which was owned by Berman Middleton. His foreman was Robert Ewers, who by now is an experienced hand at the business. Berman, being a lover of music has his own private music hall, orchestra, and chorus girls. Calvin Burford is the orchestra leader. Dot White, accompanied by the music of Winifred Stump’s trumpet and Frances Campbell’s drum, was playing the piano. Of the chorus girls, we recognized Nellie and Mae Staton, Joyce Morcom, Helen Loving, and June Wills as being former students of our dear old Madison High. Next, we visited the University of Texas, where Freddy Murray is Professor of physics, and Wade Rucker is the English instructor; Betty Abbitt was lecturing on history. Our next visit was to Miller’s Department Store, owned and managed by Adelle Miller. Her private stenographer was Joan Pettyjohn, also a former student of Madison High. Minabellc Williams, Marie Arthur, and Lillie Harrell were modeling hats fashioned by the world famous hat designer, Dorothy Doss. Just as we again began our trip, we had a flat tire. Fortunately, we were near Brown’s Service Station, for just as we rolled to a stop, James Brown was ready to give us a helping hand. (He’s still a greasemonkey.”) While waiting for the tire to be fixed, whom do we see but Eddie Ann Abbitt come riding up in her big new Shelton limousine designed and manufactured by Martha Shelton. (Teaching dancing lessons must have paid her well.) After our tire was finally fixed, we were again on our way. Our next stop was New Mexico. There we were met by Gracie Scott, a famed reporter for the New Mexico Times Dispatch,” who informed us that Leonard Lee and Leighton Caldwell were making trial tests with an atom-powered rocket. (Could it be some of Bryant’s and Staton’s work?) Mary Campbell is editor of the paper, Arlene Dawson, assistant editor, and Ruth Morcom has in it her own column of advice to the lovelorn. Just as we were preparing to leave, we were invited to attend a softball game which starred two of our Senior champions of ’49. Barbara Burch was pitching to her favorite catcher, Betty Mclvor. We left the game just in time to see a large crowd gathering around the City Hall. After inquiring what was going on, we learned that Bobby Floyd, aided by his campaign manager, Eleanor Ewers, was running for Mayor of Albuquerque. From here, we took a plane to California. To our utter amazement, we found that our plane was being piloted by Phyllis Connelly and her co-pilot, Barbara Dodd. We were well taken care of by the stewardess, Betty Layne. To make our trip more pleasant, we were supplied with televison sets installed behind each seat, a new invention by the world famous inventor, Ira Massie. We tuned in to station WXYZ, New York, to find Madeline Floyd, movie actress with her own radio show, and Elizabeth Bryant, guest star, singing one of America’s hit tunes, The Trip of the Turkey,” by Margaret Stinson. As we stepped from our airliner, we encountered Marie Garrett, now a successful saleslady for Arlene Burks’ Formula for Lovelier Locks. 1th the gleaning of this final bit of interesting information, our journey was completed. Each her” in his own way has achieved his goal and is contributing as much to the prosperity of his as he did to his beloved High School in those golden days of yore.” Signed: Riley Ware, Joann Crews, Sylvia Singleton. J 22 y (yyiadlAim, disdqhiA. ddqk. School CLASS WILL We, the Class of Forty-nine, Weak in body as well as mind, Leave to those who follow us Up learning’s Pathway, steep and rough, Our many talents, our possessions, too; You’ll need them all ’ere you are through. ITEM I To our beloved Alma Mater, we will: 1. Someone who knows how to operate the movie machine. 2. New curtains for the stage. J. A place to have dances which will please everyone. 4. A detective to look for lost books. 5. A gym for the Physical Education classes and the future basketball teams. 6. A student body that will use the trash cans instead of the floors. 7. A new menu for the lunchroom. 8. Buses which will arrive on time, thereby enabling pupils to attend first period classes. 9. Two movies a month. 10. A football team for the school next year. 11. A telephone, in order that Mrs. Bryant may enjoy some well-deserved rest and privacy. ITEM II To our beloved Faculty, we will: 1. To Mr. Fulcher, an adding machine in order that he won’t have to borrow Mr. Mays’. 2. To Mrs. Davis, a second period History class just like the one she had in ’49. 3. To Miss Mitchell, an English student who can average 99 to take Riley Ware’s place. 4. To Miss Easterling, some basketball uniforms that will fit the girls. 5. To Mrs. Sandidge, some students who can make the Junior Junk” a success again next year. 6. To Miss McPherson, a bouncer for her fifth period trig, class. 7. To Mrs. Butler, an extra chair in order that she won’t have to stand up to look out of the window. 8. To Mrs. Arthur, a new piano to take the place of the one whose bottom falls out every time it is moved. 9. To Mrs. Powell, an extra period to provide her a whole hour in which to teach Spanish. 10. To Mrs. McDermott, a student as smart as Pythagoras. 11. To Mrs. Stone, a whole set of new typewriters that can’t be broken. 12. To Mr. Bragg, a new gym and six men seven-feet tall. 13. To Mrs. Anderson, students who won’t talk in the library. 14. To Miss Smith, someone who knows how to cook on her new stove. ITEM III To the juniors, we will: 1. The privilege of unrolling the white sheet down the aisle for the ’49 Senior Class to walk on when they receive their diplomas. i 23 y JksL 1%9 THmitlIIawl CLASS WILL 2. The privilege of being on the Senior level and not always being looked down upon. To the Sophomores, -we will: 1. The privilege of having Mrs. Sandidge and Miss Easterling as home room teachers. 2. The privilege of ordering their rings in September and receiving them in May. To the Freshmen, we will: 1. The privilege of watching the Freshmen to be” get initiated. 2. The privilege of taking elective subjects instead of required ones. ITEM IV Special Bequests 1. To all squirts in school, some of Wendell Overstreet’s lunch and some of Freddy Murray’s height. 2. To Carlton Layne, some of Joel Stowe’s women. 3. To Goofy Goff,” Calvin Burford’s bass voice. 4. To John Walker, another blond with bangs. 5. To the Regular Fellows, the privilege of paddling the new members without Mrs. Stone’s supervision. 6. To Gordon Foster, Riley Ware’s ambition to study. 7. To the girls’ basketball team, uniforms that fit. 8. To the baseball team, a bulldozer to get the field in shape. 9. To Shirley Smith, another Senior boy to keep her company. 10. To Joel Stowe, Carlton Layne’s will power to turn down women. 11. To the girls, boy friends with cars. 12. To the Junior Class, a Senior Class with as many good looking boys and girls as this year’s class. 13. To Slats” Taylor, a boy friend as tall as she is to take Freddy’s place. 14. To Elsie Floyd, another feeble brain” to take Jessee’s place. 15. To Dorothy Baldwin and Marion Johnson, Eddie Ann Abbitt’s and Elizabeth Bryant’s charming personalities. 16. To whoever takes Clayton Wright’s place as the bellboy, a watch that keeps the right time. 17. To the girls, boys who will dance with them instead of standing around and watching. 18. To all teachers of third period classes, a patrol wagon to transport pupils from the lunchroom. 19. To all the Romeos and Juliets” in school, a place to smooch. 20. To Peggy McConnell, some of Nancy Knoll’s flesh. 21. To the library, new setup. 22. To all the students, someone to teach dancing lessons. 23. To Gene Peters, Billy Woody’s herseshee to carry while playing all basketball games. 2 24. To Barbara Phillips, Betty Abbitt’s ability to dance. 25. To Odell Watts. Eleanor Ewer’s ability to flirt. Signed: Billy Woody, Clayton Wright. Witnessed by: Bobby Jessee James Brown ■I 24 I- 1— Not successful. 2— Little harder, Billy. 3— Madison’s new models. 4— Imagine a Rickett’s with books! 5— Fire!” No such luck!! 6— This camera sees a hard life. 7— Look! Could this be Barbara? 8— Mrs. Sandidge, where are the students? ■I 25 9—My N. J., how you’ve changed! 10— Madison boys hate the new look. 11— What a day this has been! 12— Gene will serenade them. 13— Wrong school, Eddie Ann. 14— What? A strike!! 15— A good pair. 16— Rear view!! JhsL 7949 WjmsdiAML JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Joel Stowe....... President Laban Coleman ......................Vice-President Warren Rucker .... Secretary Richard Holt.............................Treasurer REPRESENTATIVES Peggy McConnell Gene Peters Juanita Thomas Class Colors: Yellow and White. Class Flower: Yellow rose. Motto: We can because ue think we can. Robert Bell Julia Burford Shirley Campbell Sylvia Campbell Emmett Carson Marjorie Carson Massie Cash Betty Coffey Laban Coleman Mary Coleman Kay Crews Anthony Davis Doris Davis Leonard Davis Helene Dawson Lawrence Dawson Shirley Ewers George T. Farmer R. D. Floyd Dorothy Foster Robert Foster Gordon Foster Pansye Franklin Lois Goodman -1 26 h lyyiadtum. dOtighiA. ?{ufh. SciwoL JUNIOR CLASS Faye Hartless Richard Holt Denise Hubbard Hilton Hunt Ruby Hudson Barbara Linthicum Edith Lyons Peggy McConnell Frank Murphy David Nuckles Gene Peters Barbara Phillips George Pulliam Whitney Purvis Robert Ramsey Warren Rucker Shirley Smith Sherwood Stinnette Naomi Stinson Billy Story Caleb Stowe Joel Stowe Mary Stuart Taylor Juanita Thomas N. J. Thomas Myra Tyree John Walker Billy Ware Odell Watts Constance Wilkerson Marlene Wilkerson Carlton Wingfield Odessa Wood Lynn Woody NOT PICTURED Thomas Coleman Carlton Floyd J 27 1- JhfL 1%9 WltmsdiAxrtL Douglas Allen Rodney Andrews Jane Arnold Lois Arthur Shirley Bell Mary Brightwell Joyce Brown Shirley Brown Reuben Bryant Vernelle Bryant Raymond Caldwell Paul Campbell Howard Carson Mildred Clements Shirley Crawford Helen Creasy Barbara Crist Betty Crist Dewey Davis Gail Davis Grace Davis Baylor Dodd Juanita Duff Beverley Eggleston Peggy Farmer Elsie Floyd James Foster Majorie Freeman Preston Garrett Dallas Gillaspie Faye Gillaspie Hallic Godsey Ray Goff SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Lillian Shaner ........................ President Juanita Duff ........................Vice-President Peggy Farmer ......................... Secretary Lemuel Harrell ...........................Treasurer REPRESENTATIVES Gail Davis Lillian Shanf.r Class Colors: Blue and White Class Flower: White Rose Motto: Not at the top but climbing J 28 y WjadiAMt- diaiqhil diiqk, SdwoL SOPHOMORE CLASS NOT PICTURED Charlotte Hartless Hilton Martin Joyce Hubbard Curtis Hudson Phyllis Johnson Mary Lou King Carlton Layne Melvin Lyons Evelyn Maddox Lucille Maddox Gordon Martin Peggy May Edwin McBride Harrison Milton Reginald Ricketts Nancy Morris Gordon Overstreet Jane Padgett Patsy Perdue Barbara Price Winston Purvis Barbara Ray Reginald Ricketts Charles Roberts Paxton Sandidge Mary Scott Lillian Shaner Robert Sigmon Betty Simmons Carroll Spivey Sammie Staton Audrey Stinnette Beverley Taylor Patsy Walker Mary Williams R. H. Wills Frances Wood Bill Woods Russell Woody Barbara Wright -I 29 1- JJvl 1%9 VYUmcHaotl FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Shirley Coleman ...........................President Roy Eggleston ........................Vice-President Nancy Campbell...................Secretary-Treasurer Lester Harris.........................Representative Class Colors: Red and White Class Flower: Red Rose Motto: Learn as if you'll live forever, live as if you would die tomorrow. Reggie Arthur Dorothy Baldwin Loy Banton Shirley Banton Mary Baughman Richard Blount Doris Brown Dorothy Brown Geraldine Brown Janice Brown Joyce Bryant Alvin Burch Jean Burch Rosalie Burford Russell Burford Thomas Burford Daniel Burnley James Camden Arlene Campbell Linwood Campbell Nancy Campbell Irvin Cash Nancy Cash Ray Cash Richard Cash Shirley Coleman Shirley Connelly Lawrence Cooper Bessie Davis lyn Davis i 30 y 'Ylflcudi ML di iqhi u dliqJv SdwoL FRESHMAN CLASS James Davis Shirley Dean Roy Eggleston Arnold Ewers Donald Ewers George Farish Margaret Franklin Corrine Garvin Lucy Gottschall Lester Flarris Margaret Hicks Carolyn Horsley Jacquelin Horton Marilyn Hostettcr Gail Hudncll Cecile Humphrey Massie Humphrey Marion Johnson John Jones Hattie Kidd Charles Knowles Kenneth Layne Lois Layne Garland Lipscomb Ray Lipscomb Robley Loving Julia Manley Homer Massie Marvin May Lila McBride Sandra McCraw Alice Mitchell Belle Moore Barbara Moore Douglas Morcom James Morcom Judith Moss Edgar Murphy Charles Newcomb Richard Nicholas A 3i y JhjL 1%9 WjmslIjlaml Barbara Oliver Phyllis Oliver Virginia Padgett Eugene Pearce James Pearce Mary Lou Phillips Harold Pugh Huntly Richardson Dewey Ripley Helen Sale Jean Shaner Peggy Shrader June Simmons Terry Staton Garnett Stelle Connie Stinnette Fred Stinnette Robert Stinson James Story Ollie Stowe James Stuart Lorene Taylor Peggy Taylor Tillie Terry Christine Thornton Corrinc Tyree Jean Tyree James Webster Barbara Wiley Pauline Wilkerson Barbara Wingfield Wanda Wingfield Marie Wood Shirley Woody Durwood Wright Linwood Wright Not pictured: George Abbott, Malcolm Bauson, Shirley Camp-Ma y.Gpsh, James Floyd, , Neil Peters, ■(JbrVSWright, Faye Horsley. FRESHMAN CLASS 32 (■ 1— Could this be love?? 2— Seniors or Morons? 3— Dignified Seniors. 4— My, life is wonderful! 5— Ain’t she cute?” 16— Befuddled. 6— Who’s this—a gypsy? 7— Why the unhappy look, Dot? 8— Am I seeing things? 9— Hands up!! 10—A rough bunch. 11— My—My—My—What a group! 12— Superman” 13— Four of a kind. 14— June, for once, no long skirt 15— Ain’t” love grand!!! 17—Sick, Seniors?? J 33 y JhlL 1%9 WjmqJulawl SENIOR HAL 1—Prcftinf Girl ami Best Looking Boy—Bi tty Abbitt and Wendell Overstreet. 2.—-Chatterbox—Eddie Ann Abbitt and Bobby Jlssel. 3—Most Studious—Joan Pkttyjoiin and Riley Ware. 4—Best Sport—Joann Crfws and Wendell Over-street. 5—Most Intelligent—Elizabeth Bryant and Riley Ware. 6—Biggest Flirt—Eddie Ann Abbitt and Bobby Jessee. 7—Most Loyal to School—Wade Rocker and Clayton Wright. 8—Quietest—Lillii Harrell and Rii.ey Ware. 9—Best All Around—Joann Cri.ys and Wendell Overstreet. 10—Most Industrious—Wadi: Rucker and Riley Ware. II—Romeo and Juliet—Betty Abbitt and Clayton Wright. 12—Most Courteous—Bnrbara Dodd and Riley Ware. 13— Most Dignified—Helen Loving and Riley Ware. 14—Cutest—Joann Crews and Clayton Wright. 15—Most Athletic—Barbara Burch and Wendell Overstreet. 16—Most Dependable—Wadi Ruckik and Rili y Ware. 17—Most Popular—Joann Crews and Wendell Overstreet. 18—Most Ambitious—Wadi Rucker and Riley Ware. 19—Wittiest and Most Mischievous—-Eddie Ann Abbitt and Bobby Jessee. 20—Most Likely to Succeed—Wade Rucker and Riley Ware. •{ 34 y yyiadiAML HoiqkhL. dGx}k, SdwoL OF FAME 1— Regular Fool. 2— Proud, I reckon!! 3— Some never grow up. 4— Aim well, Dot. 3—Patsy, where’s Connie?? 6— Three o’clock. 7— Daily job. 8— Oh! No, not these three! 9— James, where’s Shirley? 10—Poor bike! 16—Dinner time. ■f 36 K 11— Acrobats.” 12— Free show. 13— 50-yard dash. 14— What a foot!! 15— No pushing, please! ACTIVITIES and SPORTS JhfL 1%9 YYhmsdi tm, MDNELISDN STAFF Elizabeth Bryant Editor Myra Tyki i • Atthicmt EdiiOt Rilly Ware Business Manager Betty Abbitt ] Kay Crews j Assistant Business Managers R. D. Floyd j Wade Rucker .. .Feature Editor Wendell Overstreet) . . , . „ . rl.A vu, „ , Assistant heature Editors Warren Rucker ) Sylvia Singleton Joann Crews Martha Shelton Lawrence Dawson J ' Art Editors4 James Brown Adelle Miller f John Walker j ..Photography Editors Bobby Jessef. ] Freddy Murray } Billy Woody J Bobby Floyd N. J. Thomas }■ Dorothy Foster 1 ..Sports Editors Barbara Dodd | .. , _ ( ........ Circulation Managers Joan Pettyjohn ) Peggy McConnell Assistant Circulation Manager Eddie Anne Abbitt Advertising Manager Peggy Farmer Richard Morcom Sophomore Representatives Lillian Shaner J Nancy Campbell 1 Lester Harris Freshmen Representatives Julia Manley Clayton Wright ) Frank Murphy Asst. Advertising Managers Mrs. Davis ) Miss Mitchell f ...Sponsors The student body of the Madison Heights High School is proud of their yearbook. The Moni-lison. This book, which sketches the school life of the faculty, classes, sports, and activities, is supported by the soliciting of ads from various business enterprises in the vicinity and by the buying of annuals by the students. Representatives of all the classes ompose the Staff. -{ 38 y IfYiadiAorL dioiqkiA, Hiqh SsJwoL beta club OFFICERS Riley Ware ...... Elizabeth Bryant Joan Pettyjohn . Adelle Miller . . Mrs. Sandidce | Miss Mitchell) .....President Vice-President ... .Secretary . . . .Treasurer ..... Sponsors Betty Abbitt James Brown Elizabeth Bryant Leighton Caldwell Mary Campbell Laban Coleman Anthony Davis Arlene Dawson Bobby Floyd Denise Hubbard MEMBERS Ruby Hudson Leonard Lee Barbara Linthicum Peggy McConnell Adelle Miller Freddy Murray Joan Pettyjohn Barbara Phillips Wade Rucker NOT PICTURED Robert Ramsey Warren Rucker Gracie Scott Sylvia Singleton Mary Stuart Taylor Juanita Thomas James Tomlin Myra Tyree Riley Ware Odell Watts June Wills The Beta Club, a national honor society, is composed of twenty-nine Juniors and Seniors with cumulative averages of 90 or above on all high school work. The club endeavors to elevate academic standards, to promote school spirit, and to encourage higher education after high school graduation. The annual social highlight of the year was the Christmas Banquet which was held at the Virginian Hotel on December 21. During the second term, the club intends to undertake a financial project to help pay for curtains for our auditorium. •f 39 j- Jk(L 1%9 lYliMfdlADrL STUDENT COUNCIL Riley Ware ...... Betty Abbitt..... Joann Crews .... Mr. Fulcher Mrs. Butler OFFICERS .......................President ..................Vice-President ..........Secretary and Treasurer Sponsors MEMBERS Betty Abbitt—not pictured Eddie Ann Abbitt Joann Crews Riley Ware Senior Representatives Peggy McConnell Gene Peters Juanita Thomas Gail Davis Lillian Shanerj junior Representatives Soplxnnore Representatives Lester Harris Freshman Representative The Student Council concerns itself with the promotion of good will and cooperation among the parents, teachers, and students, and it is vitally interested in the further development of high ideals and standards of conduct among the students. Of the ten members of the council, four are from the senior class, three from the junior class, two rom the sophomore class, and one from the freshman class. The representatives are lected by the members of their respective classes. •I 40 y WjcudiAML disdqkJtA, ddqk, SchonL COTILLION CLUB OFFICERS Wendell Overstreet .... Betty Abbitt . ........ Joan Pettyjohn......... Freddy Murray ......... Miss McPherson{ Miss Mitchell ) MEMBERS Betty Abbitt, Eddie Anne Abbitt, Jane Arnold, Lois Arthur, Mary Baughman, James Brown, Shirley Brown, Elizabeth Bryant, Joyce Bryant, Nancy Campbell, Paul Campbell, Joann Crews, Kay Crews, Barbara Dodd, Beverly Eggleston, George Farmer, Peggy Farmer, Bobby Floyd, Elsie Floyd, R. D. Floyd, Pansye Franklin, Marjorie Freeman, Hallie Godscy, Ray Goff, Lois Goodman, Richard Holt, Carolyn Horsley, Denise Hubbard, Joyce Hubbard, Gail Hudnall, Bobby Jessee, Mary Lou King, Carlton Laync, Barbara Linthicum, Melvin Lyons, Julia Manley, Lila McBride, Sandra McCraw, Peggy McConnell, Adclle Miller, Frank Murphy, Wendell Overstreet, Joan Pettyjohn. Barbara Phillips, Barbara Price, George Pulliam, Wade Rucker, Paxton Sandidge, Jean Shancr, Lillian Shancr, Peggy Shrader, Shirley Smith, Carroll Spivey, Leonard Staton, James Story, Caleb Stowe, Joel Stowe, Winifred Stump, Lorcnc Taylor, Mary Stuart Taylor, Tillic Terry, Corrinc Tyree, Myra Tyree, John Walker, Dorothy White, Billy Woody, Lynn Woody, Shirley Wood, Clayton Wright. NOT PICTURED Marie Arthur, Dorothy Baldwin, Loy Banton, Janice Brown, Joyce Brown, Herbert Bryant, Calvin Burford, James Camden, Mary Campbell, Shirley Campbell, Mildred Clements, Thomas Coleman, Shirley Crawford, Baylor Dodd, Dorothy Doss, Juanita Duff. Roy Eggleston, Eleanor Ewers, George Farris, Madeline Floyd. Dorothy Foster, Marie Garrett, Eloisc Higginbotham, Nancy Knoll. Betty Laync, Helen Loving, Roblcy Loving, Richaid Morcom, Ruth Morcom, Judith Moss, Jane Padgett, Virginia Padgett, Gene Peters, Mary Lou Phillips, Reggie Ricketts, Gracie Scott, Martha Ann Shelton, June Simmons, Sylvia Singleton, Nellie Staton. Audrey Stinnett, Margaret Stinson, Robert Stinson, Ollie Mae Stowe. Jimmy Stuart, Peggy Taylor, N. J. Thomas, Riley Ware, Mary Williams, Minnabell Williams, June Wills, Barbara Wingfield. The Cotillion Club, a social organization, is open to members of all classes on a percentage basis. The purpose of the Club is to sponsor monthly dances, two of which are formal and seven informal. We feel that this wholesome recreation does much to arouse interest and elevate school morale. .... President Vice-President . . . .Secretary ... Treasurer .. . .Sponsors i 4i y JhjL 1%9 TYlrnioRijm, LATIN LLLJ1I OFFICERS Wade Rucker...... Warren Rucker .... Adelle Miller ... Mary Stuart Taylor Bobby Floyd Peggy McConnell} Laban Coleman Mrs. Powell ..... MEMBERS ..........Consul ......Censor .......Quaestor .Curele AeJiles Carole Plebiatts ........Sponsor Betty Abbitt Jane Arnold Shirley Brown Elizabeth Bryant Leighton Caldwell Mary Campbell Phyllis Connelly Laban Coleman Barbara Crist Lawrence Dawson Baylor Dodd Peggy Farmer Dorothy Floyd Bobby Floyd Pansye Franklin Dick Holt Leonard Lee Ira Massie Peggy McConnell Adelle Miller Frank Murphy Wendell Overstreet Whitney Purvis Wade Rucker Warren Rucker Paxton Sandidge Betty Simmons Sylvia Singleton Audrey Stinnett Margaret Stinson Beverley Taylor Mary Stuart Taylor Myra Tyree June Wills Bill Woods R. O. Woody NOT PICTURED Doris Davis Nancy Knoll he Latin Club has for one of its chief objects that of combining the cultural aspects of the language with a social atmosphere, in order that knowledge and pleasure may be agreeably correlated. The club is affiliated with the National Junior Classical League and each year sends representatives to the Latin Tournament for our district which is held at Randolph-Macon Woman’s College. Any student who has completed one year of Latin or who is currently taking a course in Latin is eligible for membership. lYladhwL WjuqhlA, ddgh. S hooL SPANISH CLUB Joann Crews Wade Rucker Helen Loving R. D. Floyd Mrs. Powell . . . President Vice-President Secretary ... Treasurer .... . .Sponsor Barbara Burch Arlene Burks Frances Campbell Howard Carson Joann Crews Lawrence Dawson Barbara Dodd Bobby Floyd R. D. Floyd Betty Abbitt Martha MEMBERS Gordon Foster James Foster Denise Hubbard Betty Layne Helen Loving Edith Lyons Betty Mclvor Freddy Murray NOT PICTURED nne Shelton- N. J. Wendell Overstreet Wade Rucker Lillian Shaner Mae Staton Myra Tyree June Wills Billy Woody Russell Woody Clayton Wright The chief aim of the Spanish Club is to promote the Good Neighbor Policy” between the Spanish and American peoples. Thus, our monthly meetings are based upon Spanish American interests. The club is composed of students who have previously completed a course in this subject or who are studying Spanish at the present. J 43 y JhjL 1%9 VYhm liAjm. J.U.li. CLUB OFFICERS Barbara Dodd .................................. President Barbara Linthicum .........................Vice-President Joann Crews ...............Senior Secretary and Treasurer Dorothy Foster.............Junior Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. Davis....................................... Sponsor Betty Abbitt Eddie Anne Abbitt Elizabeth Bryant Mary Campbell Sylvia Campbell Kay Crews Shirley Ewers SENIOR MEMBERS Joann Crews Arlene Dawson Barbara Dodd Helen Loving JUNIOR MEMBERS Lois Goodman Barbara Linthicum Barbara Phillips NOT PICTURED Dorothy Foster Adelle Miller Joan Pettyjohn Winifred Stump June Wills Shirley Smith Marlene Wilkerson Lynn Woody Our one social club for girls, the J. U. G., is composed of Junior and Senior Class members, selected by unanimous consent of the old members. The annual social function this year was a Halloween Party, at which dancing furnished the evening’s tertainment. -I 44 h WjuUaml disdjcjhhu diiqJrL SdrwoL REGULAR FELLOWS OFFICERS Billy Woody....... John Walker ........ Clayton Wright Wendell Overstreet Mr. Fulcher ] Mrs Bragg | Miss Easterling} Miss Mitchell ..........President .....Vice-President ......... Secretary ...........Treasurer Honorary Members ...........Sponsors James Brown Herbert Bryant Calvin Burford Leighton Caldwell Laban Coleman Thomas Coleman Robert Ewers George T. Farmer Bobby Floyd MEMBERS Dick Holt Bobby Jcsscc Leonard Lee Ira Massie Berman Middleton Frank Murphy Freddy Murray Wendell Overstreet Gene Peters NOT PICTURED N. J. Thomas George Pulliam Leonard Staton Joel Stowe Pat Taylor John Walker Riley Ware Carlton Wingfield Billy Woody Clayton Wright The Regular Fellows Club is composed of Junior and Senior boys chosen by the old members with the approval of the Sponsors and Principal. This has been the most successful year since we organized. Already we have sponsored a dance which was a real success. Now, we are making plans for a beauty contest to be given in February. This year we have paid for the engraving of the Seniors’ diplomas, the purchase of the baseball plaque, and have made generous contributions to the athletic fund. Thus, we leave to next year’s club the difficult challenge of living up to the high standards which we have set. J 45 } JhsL 1%9 VYbnsAukDtL SENIOH PLAY The Ghost of the Glass” A Mystery Comedy in 3 Acts By Robert St. Clair—Directed by Mrs. Davis Cast of Characters JACK EDDY, a nervous young newlywed..........................James Brown LETHA EDDY, his bride........................................Joann Crews MRS. DIANA DEED, who is on a strange mission..................Wade Rucker RUD SKIPPER, the town everything.............................Bobby Jessee BLONDINE, Letha’s colored maid .............................Ruby Nuckles THE HERMIT, who lives in a nearby cave.............................Calvin Burford HERBERT HARLOW, a friend of Lctha’s................................Freddy Murray RUTH MADISON, a most impressive young girl ................Barbara Dodd THE MYSTERY GIRL, who appears suddenly ......................Betty Abbitt JEROME LARKIN, Letha’s uncle and guardian ................... Ira Massie MRS. MARION GAYLORD, Jack’s determined aunt...............Joan Pettyjohn JESSICA HOLLINGSWORTH, a society debutante............Eddie Anne Abbitt MRS. MINNIE SPRATT, who occupies an important position ...Eleanor Ewers Time: The Present Act One: An evening in September Act Two: The same, a few minutes later Act Three: The same, still later .Hoagy Carmichael SONGS BY THE SENIOR CLASS Star Dust | Little Old Ladyi Begin the Bcguinc....... Cole Porter Accompanist ................................................. . . Barbara Dodd Prompters: Helen Loving, Mary Campbell, Adelle Miller, Elizabeth Bryant j 46 y WjcidiAML disriqhiA. KiqPc §drwoL SCIENCE CLUII OFFICERS Laban Coleman.........................President Myra Tyree.......................Vice-President Peggy McConnell.......................Secretary Warren Rucker....................... Treasurer Mary Campbell..............Corresponding Secretary Mrs. McDermott..........................Sponsor Eddie Ann Abbitt Calvin Burford Leighton Caldwell Raymond Caldwell Mary Campbell Laban Coleman Thomas Coleman Joann Crews Barbara Dodd Baylor Dodd MEMBERS Dorothy Floyd Pansye Franklin Leonard Lee Helen Loving Peggy McConnell Richard Morcom Ruth Morcom Frank Murphy Gene Peters NOT PICTURED Martha Shelton Whitney Purvis Warren Rucker Paxton Sandidge Betty Simmons Carroll Spivey Stuart Taylor Myra Tyree Bill Woods Billy Woody N. J. Thomas The Science Club is an organization which strives to impress upon the minds of the students the wonders of the modern scientific world. Each member chooses a project upon which he works during the year, and the best of these projects are exhibited at various times during the school year. Scientific movies, excursions and lectures help stimulate interest in the activities of the schcol. -I 47 j- J ai JksL 1%9 IfYUmsdiAiyrL library ti.ub OFFICERS Helen Loving ......................................President Warren Rucker ................................Vice-President Wade Rucker .......................................Secretary Calvin Buriord.....................................Treasurer Mrs. Anderson Sponsor Calvin Burford Rosalie Burford Thomas Burford Shirley Brown Leighton Caldwell Mary Campbell Paul Campbell Nancy Cash Phyllis Connelly Shirley Connelly Joann Crews Bessie Davis MEMBERS Lawrence Dawson Juanita Duff Peggy Farmer Madeline Floyd Margaret Franklin Pansye Franklin Jacqueline Horton Bobby Jessec Leonard Lee Helen Loving Connie Martin Peggy McConnell Joyce Morcom Ruby Nuckles Wade Rucker Warren Rucker Paxton Sandidge Lillian Shaner Peggy Shrader James Story Peggy Taylor Myra Tyree Odell Watts Minnabell Williams Russell Woody The Library Club has for its purpose the creation of greater interest in books and reading and an appreciation of the value and care of books. Members representing all classes devote one hour each week to learning library routines and thereby helping in the H 48 1- WjOjdiAiyfL disriqhilL. diiqk. $chooL CnYIMCRCIAL CLUB Riley Ware Helen Loving . . Mary Campbell Odell Watts .. Miss Easterling} Mrs. Stone ... .President Vice-President .... Secretary . . . .Treasurer .....Sponsors MEMBERS Eddie Ann Abbitt Helene Dawson Ruth Morcom Marie Arthur Barbara Dodd Ruby Nucklcs James Brown Shirley Ewers Joan Pettyjohn Barbara Burch Madeline Floyd Barbara Phillips Arlene Burks Dorothy Foster Gracie Scott Elizabeth Bryant Marie Garrett Shirley Smith Frances Campbell Lois Goodman Mae Staton Mary Campbell Lillie Harrell Nellie Staton Shirley Campbell Charlotte Hartless Margaret Stinson Sylvia Campbell Betty Layne Naomi Stinson Marjorie Carson Helen Loving Juanita Thomas Betty Coffey Betty Mclvor Rilev Ware Laban Coleman Berman Middleton Odcii Watts Phyllis Connelly Adelle Miller Marlene Wilkerson Arlene Dawson Joyce Morcom Mary Williams Minabelle Williams June Wills The purpose of the Commercial Club is to develop in th members their inherent qualities of character and leadership, to provide an educational background, and to present an adequately trained candidate for service in the business world. ■{ 49 V JhsL 1%9 TJZcm liAon, GLEE ELIJB OFFICERS Adelle Miller.................................President Winifred Stump...........................Vice-President Madeline Floyd ...............................Secretary Mary Campbell ................................Treasurer Mrs. Arthur................................. . .Sponsor MEMBERS Marie Arthur Hallie Godsey Jane Padgett Lois Arthur Ray Goff Barbara Price Calvin Burford Denise Hubbard Reggie Ricketts Julia Burford Joyce Hubbard Audrey Riley Howard Carson Betty Layne Gracie Scott Betty Crist Robley Loving Lillian Shaner Frances Campbell Melvin Lyon Carroll Spivey Mary Campbell Lucille Maddox Nellie Staton Phyllis Connelly Berman Middleton Sherwood Stinnette Mildred Clements Adelle Miller Winifred Stump Dorothy Doss Richard Morcom Lois Tyree Juanita Duff Ruth Morcom John Walker Elsie Floyd Frank Murphy Dorothy White Madeline Floyd Ruby Nuckles June Wills Margie Freeman Patricia Perdue R. H. Wills NOT PICTURED Phyllis Tyree The Glee Club, composed of members of the music class, has an enrollment of forty-six. Its general objectives as a cultural organization are to improve the understanding and appreciation of its members fer all forms of music and to offer participation in four-part singing. The work of the year consists of studying composers and their compositions, enhancing ie students’ appreciation of music, learning singing techniques and musical notations, nd studying band instruments. i 50 )- yyiadL DtL Tifdqhhu dtiqh. SchooL HISTORY CLUB OFHCERS Richard Morcom Dorothy Floyd . . . . Vice-President Faye Gillaspie . Shirley Brown . . Mrs. Arthur MEMBERS Dorothy Baldwin Margie Freeman Betty Simmons Richard Blount Preston Garrett June Simmons Mary Boughman Corrine Garvin Sammic Staton Geraldine Brown Faye Gillaspie Garnett Stelle Joyce Brown Lester Harris Audrey Stinnette Shirley Brown Joyce Hubbard Connie Stinnette Joyce Bryant Gail Hudnall James Story Rosalie Burford Lois Layne Ollie Mae Stowe Thomas Burford Julia Manley Jimmy Stuart Nancy Campbell Connie Martin Peggy Taylor Shirley Connelly Lila McBride Tillie Terry Lawrence Cooper Sandra McCraw Corrine Tyree Shirley Crawford James Morcom James Webster Barbara Crist Richard Morcom Barbara Wiley Betty Crist Judy Moss Pauline Wilkerson Baylor Dodd Edgar Murphy Bill Woods Juanita Duff Barbara Price Russell Woody George Farish Paxton Sandidgc Shirley Woody Peggy Farmer Dorothy Floyd Jean Shaner Lillian Shaner NOT PICTURED Lin wood Wright Bessie Davis Margaret Franklin The History Club, organized in 194S by Mrs. Lucille Arthur, has as its initial purpose the encouragement and promotion of good citizenship. Candidates for admission to this Club must meet specific academic and social standards. J 51 I- JJvl 7949 VYUmsdiAML FUTURE HUMEMAKERS (IF AMERICA OFFICERS Ruth Morcom . . LiLi.it Harrell . . . Vice-President Arlene Burks . . Ruby Nuckles Joann Crews . . . Ruby Hudson . . Gracie Scott . . . . Parliamentarian Miss Ella Smith MEMBERS Lois Arthur Elsie Floyd Betty North Marie Arthur Marie Garrette Ruby Nuckles Mary Brightwell Fay Gillaspie Jane Padgett Vernelle Bryant Hallie Godsey Patricia Perdue Julia Burford Lillie Harrell Barbara Ray Arlene Burks Charlotte Hartless Gracie Scott Shirley Campbell F.loise Higginbotham Mary Scott Marjorie Carson Marilyn Hostctter Betty Simmons Mildred Clements Jacqualine Horton Carroll Spivey Phyllis Connelly Ruby Hudson Nellie Staton Shirley Crawford Phyllis Johnson Sammie Staton Helen Creasey Betty Laync Audrey Stinnette Joann Crews Evelyn Maddox Mary Williams Grace Davis Lucille Maddox Minabellc Williams Arlene Dawson Peggy May June Wills Juanita Duff Betty Mclvor Frances Wood Eleanor Ewers Adclle Miller Odessa Wood Marjorie Freeman Joyce Morcom Barbara Wright Dorothy Floyd Ruth Morcom This year the Future Homemakers of America are striving to participate actively in the State and National Future Homemakers’ Association. The purposes of the club are to tease interest in homemaking and to strive to create more interest in home, community, d world activities. 52 }■ VyiadiAim, disriqhhu dilqk, SdrwoL PATROL John Walker Richard Holt Mr. Fulcher) Mrs. Butler j OFFICERS ....................... Captain .................... Lieutenant .......................Sponsors Loy Banton Calvin Burford Roy Eggleston MEMBERS Richard Holt Carlton Layne George Pulliam Reggie Ricketts John Walker Billy Woody The Safety Patrol is an organization of high school students formed for the purpose of assisting pupils in both the elementary and high school departments to observe the meaning and spirit of the Safety First” slogan. The patrol operates in conjunction with the county, state and national programs of safety, especially with reference to its practices on the streets and roads of our community. i S3 y JJisl 1%9 TYUmsdiAiytL liim.fi’ BASKETBALL On November 2, 1948, we began our basketball practice with about twenty girls wanting to make the Varsity team. Our first six or seven practices were at the Y.W.C.A., but during the middle of the season Mr. Duval Shaner, to whom we arc deeply indebted, let us use his skating rink for our practices. As the season progressed, each member of the team realized how important teamwork was. All the members of the team were pleasantly surprised when the money was raised to buy the girls new uniforms. Although we did not achieve victory in all our games, each member of the team, as well as our coach, Miss Easterling, worked very hard to make our year a successful one. Sportsmanship was the outstanding characteristic of our basketball team for the year. We will miss our graduates, but for those of us who are not graduating we will pledge our loyalty to dear old Madison High. M. H. H. S....................... 10 R. E. Lee............................ 33 M. H. H. S.................... 26 Presbyterian Orphanage .............. 21 M. H. H. S....................... 18 New London .... 24 M. H. H. S.................. 21 Altavista .. ................... 52 M. H. H. S. ,.................... 21 R. E. Lee............................ 25 M. H. H. S....................... 15 Bedford ............................ 27 M. H. H. S....................... 32 New London.......................... 24 M. H. H. S....................... 33 Altavista ......................... 26 M. H. H. S....................... 18 Bedford ............................. 33 •I 54 I- WlcudiAML dijdqJ L dtiqk, SdwoL BAYS BASKETBALL Again this year our basketball team faced the difficulty of not having a gymnasium in which to practice or to play our games. Our schedule of practice was one night a week at the Y.M.C.A. which was far from enough to permit us to have the kind of a team that we wanted. However, due to the aggressiveness of several of the team members, we were able to secure a gym for practice. After this difficulty was overcome, the team steadily improved and completed the season with four wins against six losses; however, quite a few of our losses were only by a slight margin. M. H. H. S.........................21 R. E. Lee............................ SO M. H. H. S...................... 43 Presbyterian Orphanage................22 M. H. H. S........................ 32 Presbyterian Orphanage .............. 17 M. H. H. S.........................40 New London ...........................49 M. H. H. S........................ 37 Altavista ........................... 36 M. H. H. S.........................28 R. E. Lee............................ 35 M. H. H. S........................ 27 Bedford ............................. 30 M. H. H. S........................ 39 New London .......................... 45 M. H. H. S.........................40 Altavista ........................... 34 M. H. H. S.........................24 Bedford ............................. 33 •1 55 (■ JhsL 1%9 Vykwdi orL Above: Calvin Burford, Lin-wood Coleman, Robert Ewers, Bobby Floyd, Ezra Humphrey, Landon Humphrey, Wendell Overstreet, Lewis Rhodes, Glen Ricketts, Henry Robertson, Gerald Thomas, N. J. Thomas, John Walker, Maynard Wood, Billy Woody, Clayton Wright. Bat Boy— Paul Campbell. Mr. Bragg .... Coach Due to an early publication deadline we are unable to give an accurate picture of this year’s team. However, we have a picture of last year’s team and also a picture of this year’s candidates for the team. There arc seven lettermcn returning to play this year. They arc Calvin Burford, Bobby Floyd, Wendell Overstreet, N. J. Thomas, John Walker, Billy Woody, Clayton Wright. The team had an excellent record last year, losing only one game, which was a practice game, to Lynchburg College, and going on to win the District Championship for Group II, District IV, of the Virginia High School League. BASEBALL TEAM Below: Reggie Arthur, Al vin Burch, Cal vin Bur-ford. Paul Campbell, James Camden, Massic Cash, Richard Cash, Laban Coleman, Thomas Coleman. Roy Eggleston. George Farrish. 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Fifth and Parle Avenue Telephone 3892 Lynchburg, Virginia •1 65 y FARMERS’ MARKET Landrum’s Mobil Service Station FANCY MEATS and GROCERS 817 Commerce Street Phone 720WI3 Parking by Day or Hour Faulconer Brothers Company Compliments of Amherst, Virginia GENERAL MERCHANDISE Feeds, Seeds and Fertilizer Fancy Groceries and Meats I). A. HINES Wendell Overstreet: Boy, I’m certainly crazy about planes.” Joan Crews: You mean you’re just plain crazy.” Lynchburg's Modern Jewelry Store KASTAN’S Compliments of Credit Jewelers WATCHES — DIAMONDS — JEWELRY Convenient Terms 817 Main Street Lynchburg Truck and Equipment Company For Complete Eye Care Consult Your Eye Physician Murphy’s Cash Market Then See Your Guild Optician At Your Service A. G. JEFFERSON GROCERIES and FRESH MEATS Ground Floor Allied Arts Building Phone 4799 Madison Heights, Virginia ■I 66 I- Bryant’s Cash Store J CANADA PRODUCE CO. FRESH MEATS GROCERIES and FEED Phone 3038-J Phone 4871 Madison Heights, Virginia Lynchburg, Virginia MADISON PHARMACY R. C. DAVIS The Prescription Drug Store BROKER Amherst Pike Phone 2362 809 Jefferson Street Madison Heights, Virginia Lynchburg, Virginia Carlton Layne: I hit Joel Stowe this morning. Boy, did he run Paul Campbell: Did he catch you?” Woody’s Food Market J Compliments of Phone 7234 Madison Heights, Virginia J. B. ABBITT Compliments of J. M. WRIGHT Compliments of Madison Heights, Virginia J. 0. NEWCOMB •I 67 1- Compliments of DIAMONDS — WATCHES — JEWELRY Silverware — Clocks, Etc. C. W. ABBITT, JR. KUNZ’S Madison Heights, Virginia 1 1 l5' 2 Main Street Lynchburg, Virginia NEW L. OPPLEMAN AMHERST MOTORS, Inc. JEWELRY — LUGGAGE — MUSIC U. S. 29, Just South of Amherst, Virginia 825 Main Street Lynchburg, Virginia Billy Wo dy: Don’t you know that money talks?” Clayton Wright: Yeh, but all it ever sez to me is 'Goodbye.’ ” WILL WHITE SHOE CO. You Are Invitea to Investigate the Opportunities in the X-Ray Shoe Fitting PHILLIPS SUCCESS PARADE 1101 Main Street PHILLIPS COLLEGE rfll LLIK9 uUUIMLUll IYNCHBUKC. VIICINIA Lynchburg, Virginia 1000 Church Street Lynchburg, Virginia Compliments of a Friend SCIIEWEL’S JUDSON McIVOR (Class of ’26) Twelfth and Main Monroe's Complete Store Home Furnishings for More Than a Half Phone 7266 Monroe, Virginia Century -I 68 I- Compliments of R. E. BLANKINSIIIP Virginia Commercial Better Meats for Less College Meats of All Kinds—Fruits and Produce Wholesale and Retail Lynchburg, Virginia 1 108 Main Street Lynchburg, Virginia Compliments of WHITE’S FURNITURE W. T. GRANT CO. Repairing and Refinishing Shop Lynchburg, Virginia 4237 Boonsboro Road Phone 6437-M Compliments of PLAYDIUM S. 0. FISHER, Inc. or Complete Sporting and Athletic Goods Outfitters Red Crown Bowling Alley 1024 Main Street Lynchburg, Virginia 515 Main Street Phone 2542-J LANTERN TEA ROOM The Little Man With the Little Car For Quality Cleaning Second Floor CARROLL HOTEL VIAR’S CLEANERS Phone 3632 Madison Heights, Virginia Phone 598 •I 69 1- J. P. BELL COMPANY Compliments of PRINTERS — OFFICE OUTFITTERS STATIONERS Lynchburg, Virginia MEAD CORPORATION Pause.. and refresh Compliments of E. It. CREWS COAL CO. DALTON’S JEWELERS Diamonds — Jewelry — Watches Silverware All Types of Repair Work 613 Main Street Lynchburg, Virginia Phone 989 Shaner’s Body and Fender Shop Twenty-Four Years of Experience Complete Wreck Rebuilding and Auto Painting Day Phone 7422 Night Phone I3I7-J Amherst Pike Madison Heights, Va. Compliments of Compliments of R. M. COFFEY Lynchburg Storage Co. Madison Heights, Virginia -i 70 I- HARRIS-WOODSON, Inc. Compliments of Manufacturing and Jobbing Confectioners STROTHER DRUG CO. Seventh and Commerce Streets Phone 2 Lynchburg, Virginia Phone 2266 Lynchburg, Virginia BETSY ROSS Compliments of PIEDMONT MILLS, Inc. Bread and Cake Manufacturers of Lynchburg Steam Bakery Piedmont, Carnation and Whiterock FLOURS F. 0. SLIANER Youthful Fashions for the Younger Set Q. S. S. STORE ’BIOSES sc®. VniBiiuaioxorMiiiui 1 Phones 2 4Z-2 4J 6b Ninth Street Lynchburg, Virginia Lynchburg, Virginia Compliments of COLEMAN’S Harold B. Singleton Smart Shoos for the Entire Family Member of the House of Delegates 91 1 Main Street From Amherst and Lynchburg Lynchburg, Virginia •f 71 J- Compliments of Compliments of Southern Parts Bearings Company, Inc. L L RESTAURANT Lynchburg's Largest Air Conditioned The Parts People Restaurant 1022 Commerce Street Phone 45 810-12 Church Street Lynchburg, Virginia CARY CHEVROLET, Inc. Compliments of 500 Main Street Phone 6480 C. S. IIUTTER Lynchburg, Virginia Headquarters for a Square Deal” Lynchburg, Virginia For FLOWERS It's Compliments of DOOLEY’S FLORIST Lynchburg Produce Co. J O 615 Main Street Telephone 2285 Lynchburg, Virginia ACREE PECK, Inc. Just Good EATING REAL ESTATE — RENTALS — INSURANCE Lynchburg, Virginia BETSY ROSS BREAD Lynchburg Steam Bakery, Inc. ■I 72 b