Marcuse High School - Islander Yearbook (Big Island, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1939 volume:

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' •■ ' It vi W i ! . 5 . : 3 ' -. � « i The Islander ExLibris LOUISE GRIGGS Editor-in-Chief HENRY DOUGLAS Business Manager i MARCUSE HIGH SCHOOL BIG ISLAND, VIRGINIA The Islander The Islander The Islander 1939 Published By The Seniors of MARCUSE HIGH SCHOOL The Islander Foreword Having chosen music as our theme, we, the annual staff, have herein touched upon the chromatic scale of our school career, building up to a final crescendo, making life here one splendid song. -The Islander Dedication MISS RUTH FIZER To one who has guided us as we composed, who has enriched the depth of our composition, who has added finer notes to our melody, do we dedicate this, the second volume of “The Is- lander”, to Miss Fizer. The Islander Principal Mr. A. J. Camden, A. B., M. A., LL. B. Chemistry and General Science Roanoke College University of Virginia University of North Carolina La Salle Extension University Mr. S. L. Morton, A. B. English and Social Science Boys’ Coach Lynchburg College Miss Winifred Pugh, B. S. Mathematics and Latin Girls’ Coach Farmville S. T. C. University of Virginia Miss Helen Tankersley Second Grade Farmville S. T. C. Miss Virginia Johnson Fourth Grade East Radford S. T. C. Miss Ruth Fizer, Bi. S. English, Civics, History, Biology Economics East Radford S. T. C. University of Virginia Miss Frances Turpin First Grade Harrisonburg S. T. C. Miss Patsy Saunders Third Grade Farmville S. T. C. Miss Betsy Ross, B. 8. Fifth Grade Farmville S. T. C. Miss Nancy Shelton, A. B. Sixth Grade Randolph Macon College Miss Gwendolyn Page Seventh Grade University of Virginia CLA5SE5 -The Islander SONG OF LIFE Our theme is music and I deem It very wisely chose, For life itself is but a song That you and I compose. School days are but a prelude In sheltered joyous vein; Here you gather knowledge To build the longer strain. The real song is just beginning. Each day a note will be To add and blend with others In perfect harmony. Oft times the tempo will falter, The melody pensive or sad; But the best symphonies touch on But the morose and glad. When the composing is trying. Each note a problem to add, The artist must always remember The ultimate goal just ahead. Now the last note has faded, The maestro is handed your song; May he gaze on a splendid creation, Worthwhile, challenging, strong. .The Islander BILLY ANN OGDEN Mascot SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS AUBREY KELLER CLARA DUEHR VIRGINIA BRIZENDINE CLARA DUEHR EVELYN HATCHER CAROL MASON President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Historian . . . Prophet Testator CLASS FLOWER: Lilac COLORS: Blue and Gold MOTTO : Here endeth; here beyinneth” The Islander VIRGINIA BRIZENDINE With a sense of humor and wit to match, Virginia has endeared herself with her attractive ways to the hearts of her many friends. Her scholastic record is an enviable one, too. HENRY DOUGLAS Easy-going as he is, Henry has proved his business ability through the manage- ment of the annual. Given something to work on, he can be depended upon. He’s looked a little lonesome this year since a certain person graduated last year. CLARA DUEHR More of a. literary type, Clara enjoys writing stories and being in plays. She wrote the class history and has appeared in several Dramatic Club plays. Besides, she has been a dependable and excellent student. The Islander EVELYN FIFER Most of the girls’ hair styles have originated from Evelyn, who has a talent for arranging coiffures. She’s always shown much interest in the class and school activi- ties. LOUISE GRIGGS One of the most versatile members of the class, Louise has been a leader and outstanding in athletics, in dramatics, and in scholastics all through high school, and this year has distinguished herself as cap- tain of basketball and editor of the annual. ELIZABETH HARLOW “Splu” has achieved not only extraordi- narily good grades in her high school career, but she has created an unique place for herself through her varied accomplishments and amicable disposition. The Islander EVELYN HATCHER When one thinks of Evelyn, one instinc- tively thinks of her quiet and dignified man- ners. Seldom complain ' ng, she goes on her way talcing things easily as they come and go. MABEL HUGHES Always willing to do what’s asked of her, very deserving, and kind to everyone — that’s Mabel. She’s the teacher’s delight — a hard worker, cooperative, and always pre- pared. AUBREY KELLER Through his participation in many acti- vities, Aubrey has proved himself a leader, a good sport, an all-round athlete, a good student, and a warm friend. His will be a place hard to fill. milkli -The Islander CAROL MASON Carol’s way of looking for the beautiful and best in life and people, her varied in- terests and ambitions, and her gentle dis- position all point to a promising future. FRED TANNER Endowed with superior athletic ability, ■‘Peachie” has participated in all sports throughout high school. His courteous man- ners and flattering interest have charmed the ladies. HAZEL TOMLINSON With a song in her heart and on her lips, Hazel goes on her cheerful way, a little bit independent, and very much in love. Joe will not be the only one who will miss you next year. The Islander HUGH TOOLEY Though shy and quiet, in his likeable, interested ways Hugh has found many friends. His determination to follow a task through is his outstanding characteristic. NORBAN WRIGHT A keen observer, interested in facts not learned only in texts, debonair, and possessing an unusual sense of humor, Nor- ban finds life very interesting and amusing. The Islander 7 You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby 77 READING IN ORDER FROM LEFT TO RIGHT FROM TOP DOWN: FIRST ROW N. Wright, C. Mason, E. Harlow. SECOND ROW: H. Tooley, H. Feagans. THIRD ROW : H. Douglas, C. Duehr, H. Tomlinson, M. Hughes, F. Tanner. FOURTH ROW: E. Hatcher, E. Fifer, L. Griggs. The Islander Class History On September 10, 1935, a group of eighteen set out on a pilgrimage across an unknown sea known as high school. This pilgrimage was to last four years but at the end of that time there was a great reward awaiting each one who fulfilled his task. Everything was new to us but we were to be directed by four faithful and ef- ficient guides who were well equipped with fortitude and patience. They were Mr.. A. J. Camden as captain, who had as his assistants Mr. S. J. Coffey. Miss Laura Jeter Parker, and Miss Dorothy Wingfield. Our lessons were hard at first, but we finally mastered them with Miss Parker teaching us English, Mr. Coffey math and history, and Mr. Camden science. The freshman class entered the athletic field very heartily. Several have from this beginning worked themselves to be champion basketball or baseball players. Their athletic ability was also shown at the annual track meeting which they helped very much. The Junior League was organized, and although we had never taken a part in this organization, we took an active interest and were willing to do our part. Class officers were as follows: President, Fred Tanner; Vice President, Louise Griggs; and Secretary and Treasurer, Mabel Hughes. Our sophomore year began with only fifteen members, from which five of our old classmates were missing. We had two new members, but they did not take the place of our old friends. There was a change in the faculty when Mr. Coffey and Miss Wingfield left us, Mr. H. L. Hamlette and Miss Ruth Fizer taking their places. Mr. Hamlette taught us algebra and history, Miss Parker, English, and Miss Fizer, industrial geo- graphy. Again came the task of electing class officers. Fred Tanner was chosen Presi- dent, Aubrey Keller, Vice President, and Clara Duehr, Secretary and Treasurer. The Junior League was again organized, and in March the sophomores put on a very interesting program. Not to neglect the social side of our life, in April we had a gay time at a party with the freshmen. In May the track meet was held. Four members of our class participated. Our school won first place with the help of the sophomore participants. Our junior year began with sixteen enrollees, all of our old members coming back. We had a change in our teachers again. Miss Parker, a much beloved teach- er, left us to go to another school, Miss W inifred Pugh taking her place. There were also changes in our subjects for now we added new and harder ones — Latin, geo- metry, and biology. Although we liked them, they gave us more than one headache. The hardest task that befell us at first was the selection of our class pins. Next was the election of class officers, and this time we chose Fred Rice President, Hugh Tooley Vice President, and Mabel Hughes Secretary and Treasurer. .The Islander We found the new auditorium, our pride and joy, not only useful for athletics but parties as well. The seniors honored us by inviting us to most of their functions. In return we entertained the seniors at a picnic at Cave Mountain Lake in May. This affair and the weenie roast held at Phillip’s cottage on Timber Lake enlivened spring quite a bit. At the end of the year we were invited to the dance following the senior banquet, a very gala occasion indeed. Four of our members took part in the Dramatic Club play, “The Haunted Cas- tle”, given in March, and again our class took an active part in track. Aubrey Kel- ler was among those winning high honors in the races and jumping. At the com- mencement exercises Louise Griggs was awarded the history medal for having at- tained a high average in history all through high school. With joy and anticipation we awaited the beginning of our senior year. With fourteen members we started with vim and determination to make this the best year of our high school career. Later our class was increased to fifteen. So many things had to be done — rings, invitations, class officers, and the annual staff all had to be selected, and we felt laden with responsibility. Led by our class officers, Aubrey Keller as President, Clara Duehr as Vice Pres- ident, and Virginia Brizendine as Secretary and Treasurer, we have had several parties, have been active in campaigns to raise money, have participated in Drama- tic Club plays and Junior League, having Elizabeth Harlow as President of this organization, and have presented a Christmas program for the entire school, besides doing our part in arranging Christmas baskets for the needy in the community. An- other important feature of this year was the play entitled, “For Pete’s Sake”, in which five seniors took an active part in making it a big success. Reviewing the past four years, we realize we have had our trials and tribula- tions, but all that has been eclipsed by the many benefits we have enjoyed. We know that we have been developed into more sociable personalities and feel that we are now better fitted to go more seriously into this business of living. Clara Duehr, Historian The Islander Class Will We, the seniors of 1939, have taken inventory of our possessions, and have made our last but solemn will. To the faculty we leave our many thanks and appreciation for helping us and being so faithful to us through our four years of high school. To the juniors we leave our ability to graduate. To the sophomores we leave our dignity. To the freshmen we leave our wads of chewing gum and our spitballs. Virginia Brizendine leaves her neatness and lady-like ways to Kathleen Mc- Neely. Clara Duehr leaves her stout appearance to Emma Jane Rogers. Helen Feagans leaves her love for the boys to Mary Davis. Evelyn Fifer leaves her ability to fix hair to Minnie Thomas. Louise Griggs leaves her position as captain of the basketball team to Inez Horton. Elizabeth Harlow leaves her turned-up shoes to Richard Brydges. Evelyn Hatcher leaves her quietness and dignity to Grace Dean Turpin. Mabel Hughes leaves her amicable disposition to Marguerite Dayton. Carol Mason leaves her blonde hair to Vivian Hall. Hugh Tooley leaves his good disposition to Claude Milam. Aubrey Keller leaves his small stature to Edward Cook. Peachie Tanner leaves his athletic ability to Jack Tomlinson. Norban Wright leaves to Fitz Mattox the privilege of keeping Marguerite Day- ton company. Henry Douglas leaves his popularity with the girls to Graham Humphreys. Hazel Tomlinson leaves her perpetual motions to Barbara Tomlinson. Besides these enforced gifts, we leave— not of necessity but of our own free will — our blessings, tender memories of our pleasant associations together and our appeals for forgiveness for demonstrations that we have not exactly appreciated in the past, and a pledge of friendship from henceforth and forever. All the rest and residue of our property, whatever and wheresoever of what nature, kind and quality it may be, and not herein disposed of, after paying our debts and funeral expenses, we give and bequeath to our beloved principal, for use and benefit absolutely, and to be disposed of for the good of the coming classes as he may see fit. And we do hereby constitute and appoint the said principal sole executor of this, our last will and testament. In witness whereby we, the class of ’39, the testators have to this, our will, written on one sheet of parchment, set our hand and seal this thirtieth day of May, ninteen hundred and thirty nine. Carol Mason, Testator — The Islander.- Class Prophecy Within recent years much emphasis has been placed on man’s psychic experi- ences. Radio programs have recited unusual coincidences wherein man’s premoni- tions had forewarned unusual events that did actually happen. Magazines have fil- led feature pages with true accounts of man’s mental telepathy at work and of his visions. I, like you, thought they made intere sting stories, but like you I thought no sane person would dare believe them. After my own personal experience a short time ago, however, I know such things are possible, for while I sat dreamily gazing into the fire one night, suddenly there came before me a vision of things as they would be — one by one I saw clearly into the lives of my closet friends, my classmates, as they would be in the future. As well as I could judge, the time must have been about 1950, for most of my classmates had gone ahead and found some definite place for themselves in the world. I could clearly see Virginia Brizendine as manager of a group of stores around Big Island. She had taken over not only her father’s business but the other stores as well and was handling them very nicely. Big Island itself as it flashed before my vision seemed to have developed into a progressive, fast-growing town. It boasted a new theatre, for there was Helen Fea- gans selling tickets and giving Hollywood tips on the stars and new pictures. Louise Griggs, I noted, had recently returned from a dramatic tour and was billed for a local appearance in the play which Clara Duehr and her father had just written and were producing, Clara herself was to appear in one of the minor parts. I wasn’t surprised to find Evelyn Fifer creating new coiffures for the ladies of Big Island through her beauty shops. It was easy to see in school that she had a talent for fixing hair. The business section of town had been enlarged by the erection of new office buildings and most particularly by a new lecreation center. Mabel Hughes, having completed a business course, appeared as secretary to Henry Douglas, a managing salesman for Ford V8. Henry’s enthusiasm for Fords had advanced him rapidly in their sales organization. Mabel kept his office while Henry covered his large territory. I smiled with approval as I saw our star athletes, Aubrey Keller and Peachie Tanner heads of the recreation center. Not only did they direct athletics (to the girls’ delight) but they participated as well. Both had become stars on minor league ball teams. Hugh Tooley had become a successful horticulturalist and owned several or- chards around Big Island. Inevitably Hazel Tomlinson and Joe Arrington had set- tled down to a comfortable existence on a farm. Elizabeth Harlow, it appeared, offered, the intellectual stimulus to the com- munity. After teaching several years, she had influenced the founding of a public library and had herself become the head librarian. She was very active in civic and social work, too. Norban Wright was satisfying his lust for travel as a traveling salesman for a tobacco company. Carol Mason, though doing secretarial work, was also taking part in the Lttle Theatre projects, specializing in the make-up division. What had happened to me? Well, I can foretell that, too, for I saw myself a graduate nurse that had settled down to social service work, and I was getting a big “kick” out of it. Is it possible for any of this to come true? In this age in which we are living, anything: seems possible. Who knows maybe one can foretell the future. Time only will tell. Evelyn Hatcher, Class Prophet SENIOR STATISTICS The Islander = The Islander Junior Class OFFICERS President BUD DOWNEY Vice President INEZ HORTON Secretary-Treasurer HENRY WALKER CLASS ROLL Joe Arrington Richard Brydges Edward Cook Bud Downey Graham Humphreys Fitz Mattox Claude Milam Bernard Snead Jack Tomlinson Henry Walker Mary Davis Madeline Dayton Helen Feagans Audrey Fifer Lois Goode Vivian Hall Marguerite Dayton Inez Horton Kathleen McNeely Louise Mitchell Emma Jane Rogers Minnie Thomas Barbara Tomlinson Grace Dean Turpin Elizabeth Ware The Islander Sophomore Class OFFICERS President VALLACE MANLEY Secretary-Treasurer EDITH COLEMAN Ned Arrington James Arthur Ernest Cook James Gregory Garland Hudson Vallace Manley Clavie Milam William Noell Freddie Paxton Earl Sanderson CLASS ROLL Eldridge Sink Earl Trevey Harry Wright Dorothy Camden Etfie Coleman Juanita Dawson Elizabeth Day Hilda Day Zula Humphreys Vivian McNeely Lillian Millner Virginia Mitchell Dean Reynolds Josephine Sanderson Louise Taylor Rachel Turner Mildred Ware Anne Waugh Edith Coleman . .. — ■ —The Islander Freshman Class President Vice-President S ecretary-Treasurer OFFICERS BILLY ELAM BOBBY MAE HUGHES ELSIE MAE BRIZENDINE CLASS ROLL Ben Arthur Homer Bryant Norvel Camden William Dawson James DeWitt Billy Elam Elwain Hensley Brown Inge Cary Mitchell jes-R. 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Paxton Howard Peters Jesse Reynolds Ryland Reynolds � — Elsie Mae Brizendine Dorothy Bulis - ' Emma Joe Camden Mary Lily Coleman Virginia Coleman — Shirley Downey .— Margaret Hawks - -Bobby Mae Hughes — Ruth Mattox — Lois Mitchell Essie Reynolds Eleanor Rice Frances Sanderson Virginia Sanderson Hazel Schley Agnes Tardy Hazel Thomas ' ' ' ' Charlotte Vaughn Margaret Wai ' e Ara Wilson The Islander — = — Sixth and Seventh Qrades SIXTH GRADE ( Miss Shelton ) Lester Bailey, Jr. Carson Hensley Helen Bulis Nelson Branch Charles Hensley Nancy Bulis Edward Brown Shirley Milam Sylvia Bulis Fred Bryant Mack Peters Jewell Hudson Fletcher Burks John Reynolds Pauline Lipscomb Henry Burks James Wilson Frances Mayo Norwood Collins Roy Wilson Louise Swain Reggie Lee Dayton Phillip Wright Mary Wilson Edward Fifer Bernard Goff Norma Yakes Willie Clay Goff Elverige Hudson SEVENTH GRADE Miss Pa Andrew Burks George Turpin June Haley Harford Burks Judson Turpin Fleeda Hawks Donald Camden Martin Turpin Ethel Hunt Eugene Cook Robert Waugh Dorothy Markham Calvin Dawson Samuel Wilson Bernard Duehr Pearly Arrington Hazel Markham Robert Foster Margaret Bulis Dorothy Massie Billy Haley Arline Coleman Dorothy Mayo Doug Hunt Nellie Cornelius Lois McNeely Radford Massie Fannie Davis W. 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Putney Eva Duff Mildred Millner Joe Snead Christine Fifer Arline Mitchell Bruce Taylor Louise Goff Louise Perrow .The Islander Fourth and Fifth Qrades FOURTH GRADE Miss Johnson) William Arrington Bobby Parks Katie Bulis Sonny Blankenship Billy Futt Edith Burks Thomas Bulis Jimmy Putt Mae Dawson Linwood Collins Allen Reynolds Fleeta Goff Louis Duehr Alvin Reynolds Grady Manley Kenneth Fitzgerald Andrew Smith Eunice Reynolds Billy Giiggs Max Vaughn Mabel Reynolds Edgar Henson Herman Whittaker Rebecca Sligh Thomas Hudson Ligon Wilson Marion Tardy Clyde Lipscomb Jack Wright Gladys Tolley Arthur Markham Bessie Blackburn Maxine Tolley Jack Mitchell Margaret Blackburn Margaret Wilson FIFTH GRADE {Miss Ross) Donald Brown Harland Thomas Maggie Henson Kelly Brown Russel Wilson Beulah Markham Hugh Collins Tyree Wilson Lois Markham Russel Dalton Wayne Wright Mary Ogden Billy Fifer Odell Fitzgerald Rebecca Rogers Dewey Fifer Princess Branch Inez Sanderson Malcohm Goff Dorothy Booker June Tardy Carl Hawks Charlotte Dalton Helen Turpin Arthur Lipscomb Gladys Gardner Dorothy Wilson Eugene Manley Lula Goff Earline Wilson Alfred Markham Nelia Goff Rebecca Wilson James Mattox Doris Hatcher Shirley Wilson Garvis Reynolds Mary Lee Hawkins Virginia Sink Harry Sanderson Katherine Hawks Frances Tardy The Islander: — First , Second and Third Qrades FIRST GRADE (Miss Turpin) Essex Burks Harold Markham Smiley Tomlinson Edith Goff Della Putt David Dalton William Markham Kenneth Turpin Lois Goff Marion Smith Russell Davis Stuart Nichols James Whittaker Martha Hayslett Jean Snead Davis Floyd John Penn Oliver Andrew Wilson June Hudson Louise Spencer Mack Floyd Douglas Parks Lois Arrington May Inge Maria Tolley Fred Gardener Wayne Rhodes Dollie Blackburn Ida Lipscomb Charlie Wilson Buford Goff Leo Rice Precious Branch Doris Manley Paul Wilson Ernest Goff Donald Sanderson Jean Collins Mabel Markham Joyce Anne Wright Junior Goff Gordon Tolley Daisy Goff Helen Padgett SECOND GRADE Miss Tankersley ) Franklin Blackburn Russell Goff Bill Small Cinderella Cox Billy Ann Ogden Sara Branch Sidney Goff William Whittaker Amy Fifer Edith Sligh Ernest Brenkman Joe Hensley Ned Wilson Lucille Fitzgerald Doris Taylor Paul Bryant, Jr. Kenneth Hudson June Addison Estelle Goff Ottie Tolley Earl Lane Collins Hayden Markham Mildred Burks Ida Goff Ethel Whorley Calvin Goff Louis Edward MitchellSara Cheatham Christeen Hensley Edith Mae Williams Edward Goff Billy Sanderson Mary Jean Chesson Dorothy Hensley Alice Wilson Louis Goff Edward Saunders Joyce Cook Mary Markham Cornelia Wilson Richard Goff Billy Sink Elnor Cornelius Rachel Mayo Edith Wilson THIRD GRADE (Miss Saunders) Benny Bulis Edward Goff William Mason Marion Browi. Patricia Rogers Lawrence Collins Garland Goff C. R. Oliver Margaret Gardener Josephine Sanderson James Davis Sidney Goff John Sligh Frances Goff Minnie Sligh Herbert Dewitt Wallace Goff Odell Swain, Jr. Mildred Goff Christine Thomas Jack Dewitt Martin Hatcher Max Turner Geraldine Hawks Lorene Thomas James Fifer Murriel Hatcher Russell Waugh Lucy Ann Hudson Geraldine Tolley Ryan Fifer John Cash Arthur Whorley Gaynelle Manley Pauline Turpin Harry Gardener Billy Manley James Wilson Garnet Milam Florence Whorley Robert Gardener Russell Markham Margaret Addison Sarah Reynolds Mary Whorley Lelia Wilson The Islander ACTIVITIES The Islander THE ISLANDER STAFF EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Organization Editor Photograph Editor Snapshot Editor Girls’ Sports Editor Boys’ Sports Editor Senior and Feature Editor Art Editor LOUISE GRIGGS . . . NORBAN WRIGHT CLARA DUEHR ELIZABETH HARLOW EVELYN FIFER INEZ HORTON FRED TANNER . HAZEL TOMLINSON BILLY ELAM BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Faculty Adviser . HENRY DOUGLAS RICHARD BRYDGES . . WINIFRED PUGH .The Islander Monogram Club OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary -Treasurer RICHARD BRYDGES FRED TANNER ELIZABETH HARLOW MEMBERS Virginia Brizendine Richard Brydges Hilda Day Madeline Dayton Marguerite Dayton Bud Downey Clara Duehr Billy Elam Audrey Fifer Louise Griggs Graham Elizabeth Harlow Clara Mason Clavie Milam Louise Mitchell Josephine Sanderson Fred Tanner Earl Trevey Rachel Turner Henry Walker Elizabeth Ware Humphreys The Islander Dramatic Club President Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer OFFICERS AUBREY KELLER NORBAN WRIGHT ELIZABETH HARLOW MEMBERS Richard Brydges Edward Cook Elizabeth Day Madeline Dayton Marguerite Dayton Bud Downey Louise Griggs Elizabeth Harlow Inez Horton Aubrey Keller Fred Tanner Earl Trevey Mildred Ware Norban Wright The Islander “For Pete’s Sake ” The Dramatic Club’s presentation in December of that fast-moving farce, “For Pete’s Sake”, scored a big success. If concerned the complications resulting from one Peter Pepperdine’s incredible gift for credible lying. When Peter’s exasperated aunt, in an effort to discipline him, starts on a summer tour of Palestine without him, he rents her mansion to her dearest enemy, the mother of his lady-love, and masquerades as her butler, disguising his pal Bill as her gardener, and Muggsy, the despised college grind who is supposed to tutor him all summer, as her housemaid. THE CAST MISS SARAH PEPPERDINE . Clara Duehr JASMINE JACKSON Hilda Day CICERO MURGLETHORPE Earl Trevey PETER PEPPERDINE Richard Rrydges BILL BRADSHAW Bud Downey THORNDYKE MURGLETHORPE Henry Walker MRS. GEORGIAN A CLARKSTON Louise Griggs NADINE CLARKSTON Carol Mason PEGGY CLARKSTON Louise Mitchell MALVINA POTTS Elizabeth Harlow JOHN BOLIVER Fred Tanner DUPONT DARBY Billy Elam Baseball Follies” The spring dramatic effort was of a different nature this year. The high school boys put on a variety show fashioned after a travelling vaudeville production. The program included about ten humorous skits with different musical selections inter- spersed. The highlight of the evening was an old-fashioned melodrama. Included in the cast of this masterpiece were such notables as Richard Brydges, S, L. Morton, Bud Downey, and Henry Walker. The Islander STUDENT CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer ELIZABETH HARLOW BUD DOWNEY VALLACE MANLEY Faculty Adviser MR. MORTON ATHLETICS O The Islander Boys Basketball First Row: Humphreys, Keller (captain), Tanner (captain), Downey, Brydges. Second Row: Bryant, Trevey, Cook, Morton (coach), Cook, Wright. SCHEDULE M. H. S. 24 M. H. S. 16 M.H.S. 26 M. H. S. 42 M.H.S. _ 48 M. H. S. 37 M. H. S. 39 M.H.S. 39 M.H.S. 30 M.H.S. 25 M.H.S. 23 M.H.S. 25 M.H.S. 21 M.H.S. 37 M.H.S. 23 M.H.S. 40 497 Shrader Field 25 Buchanan 18 Buchanan 17 Boonsboro 12 Boonsboro 16 Huddleston 31 Huddleston 56 Glasgow 6 Glasgow 7 Natural Bridge 24 Natural Bridge 22 Moneta 30 Moneta 37 Phillips 30 Brookneal 19 E. C. Glass Jr. Varsity 22 372 The Islander Qirls Basketball First Row: Camden, Horton, Griggs (captain), Dayton, Downey. Second Row: Ware, Harlow, Hughes, Dayton, Fifer, Pugh (coach). SCHEDULE M. H. S. 26 M. H. S. 20 M. H. S. 21 M. H. S. 23 M. S. S. 34 M. H. S. 25 M.H.S. 12 M. H. S. 22 M. H. S. 23 M. H. S. 12 M. H. S. 10 228 Boonsboro 23 Huddleston . _ 51 Buchanan 34 Boonsboro 19 Brookville 51 Phillips Secretarial . 22 Glasgow 23 Buchanan 33 Moneta 19 Huddleston 47 Moneta 16 33S The Islander Baseball First Row: Downey, Arthur, Brydges, Trevey, Keller, Wright. Second Row: Bryant, Cook, Morton (coach), Tanner, Cook. SCHEDULE M. H. S. ___ 11 Glasgow 12 M. H. S. _ _4 Presbyterian Orphanage 3 M. H. S. 15 Boonsboro -_1 M. H. S. 9 Boonsboro 2 M. H. S. __ 23 Brookville 10 M. H. S. 7 New London _ _ 11 M. H. S. n l New London 6 M. H. S. - 15 Glasgow 9 M. H. S. 10 Brookville 5 M. H. S. 21 New London 7 M. H. S. 29 Moneta 12 151 78 =The Islander Boys and Qirls Track i 111111 First Row : Second Row: Third Row : Fourth Row : McNeely, Hughes, Horton, Putney, Griggs, Dayton, Hawks, Wilson, Keller, Tanner. Peters, Burks, Feagans, Brydges, Wright, Camden. Fifer, Davis. Dayton. Last year at the county track meet Marcuse took third place among the schools, with many individual placings. Aubrey Keller was high point man for the school in individual rating, winning a first, second, and third place in high jump, broad jump, and 100 yard dash respectively, and being one of the members of the relay, which won first place. Since few of the track team members were lost by graduation, the prospects for this year look promising. The Islander — Sports Review Marcuse High School put out another winning basketball team this year, taking eleven of the sixteen games played. We attempted a stronger schedule than usual. Included for the first time on our schedule were such teams as Shrader Field, Brook- neal Boys Club, Huddleston, and Moneta, the latter undefeated for two years. High spots of the season included a victory over a strong Huddleston team and two vic- tories over Natural Bridge, Rockbridge County champions. Only Tanner and Keller will be lost by graduation, and if these gaps can be filled, the team should enjoy another successful season. Even if the girls did not succeed in winning so many of their games, we can truthfully say that we have had a group of good sports and players on our girls’ basketball team. Marcuse closed its most successful baseball season in six years last year with a 29-12 victory over Moneta High School, winning the Bedford County championship for the third consecutive year. The 1938 season opened with a one-run decision going to Glasgow High School team. Glasgow in a return engagement and Brook- ville made trips to Big Island, and both were defeated. Journeying to New Lon- don, an arch rival, the Big Island team received its second and last defeat of the season in a close contest. After the New London game, Marcuse won six consecu- tive games, including two decisions over New London and the championship game against Moneta. In the county track meet at Liberty Academy last spring Marcuse took third place among the schools and many individual ribbons including first place in the re- lay, in which Aubrey Keller, Heyden Camden, Richard Gregory, and Richard Bry- dges participated; first place in boys’ high jump, won by Aubrey Keller; second place in broad jump, won by Aubrey Keller; second place in the 220 race, won by Richard Gregory; and third place in the 100 yard dash, won by Aubrey Keller. Madeline Dayton and Marguerite Dayton won second and third places respectively in the girls’ baseball throw, Marian Yakes won third place in the broad jump, and Mae Leftwich won second place in the girls’ high jump. Besides the above mentioned organized inter-scholastic athletics, there were other sports quite popular, such as touch-football for the boys and volley ball for the girls in the fall and soft-ball in the spring. An universallv popular year-round sport was marbles. Enthusiasm burst anew in the spring, but with some of the boys in the grades it was an eternal favorite. ■The Islander FEATURES 1 The Islander IN TUNE WITH OUR TIMES SCHOOL CALENDAR September 7 — School began October 17 — -Community League campaign for new members began November 1 — Seniors received rings November 8 — Colored Quartet entertainment November 22— Junior-Senior Thanksgiving party. November 23 — Beginning of Thanksgiving holiday. December 16 — -Presentation of “For Pete’s Sake”. December 20 — Sophomore party. December 21 — Marcuse distributed Christmas baskets. December 22 — Junior-Senior Christmas party. December 22 — Beginning of Christmas holiday. January 11 — Magazine campaign sponsored by the Curtis Publishing Company. January 27’ — Elizabeth Harlow chosen as school representative for the D. A. R. Good Citizenship Pilgrimage. January 31 — Pictures taken for the annual. February 10 — Basketball season closed. March 31 — “Baseball Follies”. April 1 — Baseball season opens. May 5— Senior banquet. May 12 — Track Meet. May 28 — Baccalaureate Sermon. May 30-31 — Commencement Exercises. The Ideal Marcuse BOY IDEAL Henry Douglas ' s Hair Fitz Mattox’s Eyes Fred Tanner’s Height Fred Tanner’s Weight Claude Milam’s Complexion Richard Brydges’ Wit Fred Tanner’s Style Aubrey Keller’s Neatness Billy Elam’s Artistic Ability Richard Brydges’ Dramatic Ability Henry Douglas’s Business Sense Aubrey Keller’s Grace Bud Downey ' s Grades Henry Walker’s Dignity James Dewitt’s Dimples Bud Downey’s Manners James Arthur’s Smile Nor ban Wright’s Joviality Eldridge Sink’s Good Nature Aubrey Keller’s Aspirations Fitz Mattox’s Domesticity Homer Bryant’s Bliss Richard, Brydges’ Ingenuity Hugh Tooley’s Shyness _ The Islander High Student Has GIRL Elizabeth Harlow’s Carol Mason’s Inez Horton’s Virginia Brizendine’s Louise Mitchell’s Madeline Dayton’s Louise Griggs’ Hazel Tomlinson’s Inez Horton ' s Clara Duehr’s Emma Jane Rogers’ Inez Horton’s Elizabeth Harlow’s Evelyn Hatcher’s Virginia Brizendine’s Anne Waugh’s Grace Dean Turpin’s Louise Mitchell’s Carol Mason’s Louise Griggs’ Dorothy Camden’s Minnie Thomas’ Evelyn Fifer’s Mabel Hughes ' The Islander HALL OF FAME Class of 39 GIRL Elizabeth Harlow . Elizabeth Harlow . Louise Griggs .... Mabel Hughes Virginia Brizendine Elizabeth Harlow . Hazel Tomlinson . . Clara Duehr Elizabeth Harlow . Louise Griggs Carol Mason Evelyn Fifer Carol Mason Elizabeth Harlow . Mabel Hughes Evelyn Hatcher . . Louise Griggs .most popular. . . . . best all-round . . . .best athlete .most talkative. . .most humorous. . .kindest. .most in love. . . . .most dependable .most idealistic. . most intelligent. . . cutest .best looking BOY Aubrey Keller Aubrey Keller Aubrey Keller Henry Douglas Henry Douglas . . Hugh Tooley Nor ban Wright Aubrey Keller . . Hugh Tooley Aubrey Keller Norban Wright Henry Douglas Henry Douglas .sweetest .most bashful quietest ...... Norban Wright . . Hugh Tooley . 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And then there’s that barbecue song — “Throw another hog on the fire.” Mr. Morton: “Aie you doing any- thing this evening, Miss Fifer?” Evelyn (hopefully): “No, not a thing.” Mr. Morton: “Then try to be on time to class tomorrow morning.” Snookie: “Waiter, there’s a fiy in my soup!” Waiter: “That’s all right, sir, it can swim.” The Islander (Autographs 9 W( t tub o 9