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

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CLASS PROPHECY It was in the year 1954, while flying around in my space ship; from force of habit my eyes began to wander about me and automatically fell on the ’48 Islander laying on the seat next to mine. Picking up the Islander my mind be- oan to drift into a world of thought, wondering what my classmates of ' 48 were doing. I turned ,on my time machine which was television and wasn’t long before a picture be- gan to form. The new DeLuxe Theatre of Big Island began to form beofre my eyes. Why, my goodness, what does the billing in front say . . . ? Now its oettino clearer. Thomas Turpin in his first movie performance and it is a smash hit. But who’s his lucious leading ladyr Not Lana Tur- ner, nor Rita Hayworth but none other than Sarah Reynolds. She s known to her fans as Lillian Lilly. Sarah, who was planning on be- coming a modern housewife shortly after gradu- ation, layed the whole matter aside to continue her famed career. As the scene began to change, I noticed an- other one was rapidly forming. And who have we here . . . ? Paul Bryant, of all people. But the scenery is still the same. It’s Paul’s home. Paul looks the same, but he seems to be troubled. Now I understand. He’s still wondering what he wants to do, take a business course or go to college in Lynchburg. Well, what’s the confusion on the street? An election campaign is being held in Big Is- land and Evine King is sitting on an orange crate runnnig for mayor. By the way, Ann Ballowe and Wayne Wright were married shortly after graduation day for Ann, and now there is a little Wright clinging to the Mrs. apron strings. Now I find myself looking upon a baseball field and who is that all the people are cheer- ing for? Now I see, C. R. Oliver who has gone a long way in the althletic field. Again the scene changes and I see fans swarm- ing around Joyce Cook. No wonder for that! Joyce has become a world famous model for Listerine toothpaste and is modeling her gor- geous set of pearls. Now the scene changes to New York where Jean Martin, who was our class style leader, is now living and leading the latest fashions with the “Second Look.’’ Jean is walking up Fifth Ave., when a car drives up and her handsome husband steps out to greet her. They were ac- quainted at Walter Reed Hospital where Jean was a nurse. Cupid turned the table for her and after a short romance they were married. Now the scene changes from busy New York to the industrious growing Big Island. I find myself in the office of the Modern National Container Corp., where Garland Humphreys is superintendent. A family por- trait is the main item on his desk. The smiling face I immediately recognized was Lucille, but something new has been added. My curiosity was soon subdued when I heard Garland proud- ly boasting to a salesman that Garland, Junior, had pronounced his first word, this morning, “Papa.” A long planned dream for the Humph- reys has come true as they now have a beauti- ful home of their own. As I leave the mill, I find myself flying swift- Iv through space at 2,000 miles per hour. As I gaze once more into mv television machine I see whirling grass skirts, beautiful girls, Hawaiian music and Harold Garret and Odell Swain. Oh, but it can’t be, but it is, fantastic, Harold with a mustache. Now I’m beginning to un- derstand. School day dreams were to join the Navy, and make it a life time career. Now they are Admirals in the Navy and enjoying life with the greatest of ease. Being that, they both are still wolves, they prefer all the girls and have no specials. Sput-sputter— suptter-sputter-(choke). Good- ness! what can the matter be. It’s my machine doing all the complaining. After fidgeting with all the dials and gadgets, I finally quieted it ten

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CLASS HISTORY One bright, sunshiny, September morning in the year of nineteen hundred forty-four, forty Freshmen assembled in their classroom with Mrs. R. E. Moore, their homeroom teacher. Our other teachers were Mr. Davis, principal; j lrs. Quigley, Aliss Huddle, and Miss Hud- son. During this first year of high school several of the boys and girls went out for baseball and softball. Our first party was the Halloween party given hy the high school. We didn t elect class officers that year but Lucille Fitzgerald was appointed to take care of any business that came up. Our class was very sorry to lose one of it’s bovs, Benny Bulis, who lost his life June 27, 1945, near Cave Mountain Lake, W ' hile working for G. D. Smith. We entered our Sophomore year with an en- rollment of twenty-three. Our homeroom teacher was Mr. Jennings. Added to the faculty were: Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Vaughn, and Miss Bu- chanan. Mr. Davis remained our principal. Class officers chosen were: president, Betty Spence; vice-president, Paul Bryant; and secre- tary and treasurer, Lucille Fitzgerald. We were proud to have one hoy and four girls make the basketball team. We attended the usual parties given hy the high school. This year the “Telletorium” staff was organized, the Sopho- more class being well represented. We were given a party by the high school for selling the most subscriptions to the “Telletorium.’ In our Junior year the enrollment fell to twenty-one. The teachers added to the faculty were: Miss Gardner, Miss Page, and Miss Sale, the latter being our homeroom teacher. We chose Billie Ogden as our class president; Chris- tine Hensley, vice president; and Lucille Fitz- oerald, secretary and treasurer. Our class flower was a rose; class colors: red and white; and our motto— “Sail on the Lake of Ambition, Land on the Shores of Success.” This year the ma- jority of the class joined one or more of the new- ly organized clubs. As usual several boys and girls were on the baskethall, baseball and soft- ball teams. Several were awarded letters for be- ing outstanding players. We were very thrilled when a representative from Jostens arrived for us to choose our class rings. After waiting anxiously for sev eral months they arrived. Un- der the leadership of Miss Sale we gave a Hal- loween party for the high school. We also pre- sented a play “Aunt Cindy Cleans Up.” The most important social event was the banquet and dance which was sponcered for the Sen- iors. Our Junior year came to a close with a picnic at Timber Lake. After three years of work, study, and play we were at last “dignified” seniors. Mrs. Wil- son was our homeroom teacher. We welcomed Mr. Bird as our new principal. New teachers were Mrs. Roberts, later replaced by Mrs. Nor- man, and Miss Flarris. Class officers were: Lu- cille Fitzgerald, president; Thomas Turpin, vice- president; Edith Williams, secretary; Paul Bryant, secretary-treasurer; and Betty Spence, reporter. We ordered our invitations, personal cards, and announcements from Balfour. This year we were well represented having four boys and six girls on the basketball team. The Home Ec. girls sponsored a semi-formal dance in the gym. In ’itations were extended to the high school and faculty. We enjoyed the banquet which the Juniors gave us. On March 24, 1948, we sponsored a movie “Courageous Mr. Penn.” One of the most important social events was the wedding of Eucille Eitzgerald to Garland Flumphreys on December 23, 1947. A long happy married life to you Eucille. At last we had reached our goal— Commencement Night. We were all very nervous but sorry to realize that our high school life must end. We wish to leave our thanks and deepest ap- preciation to our princials and teachers, who have worked with us in obtaining our goal. CEASS HISTORIANS, Sarah Cheatham Christine FIensley nine

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CLASS PROPHECY-Conti;nietf down, it had me worried but definitely for a spell. Once again 1 began to speed through space. The picture now forms on the campus at the University of Virginia. Mr. Fletcher, head of the Virginia High School League, has just em- ployed a new stenographer, who is none other than, Edith Mae Williams. One of Edith’s high school ambitions has come true as she has now made it possible for the winning Girl ' s Basket ball Teams, of all the districts in Virginia, to participate in regional and state tournaments. She is now ' w ' earing a stunning diamond ring and her plans are to return to Bedford in the near future. Once again the picture fades and I find my- self gazing upon the beautiful scenery of Ber- muda. Honeymooning there are William San- derson and his w ' ife, the former Mary Parks. After taking an agriculture course at V.P.I., Billy returned to Big Island. With Mr. Vaughn officiating Mary and Bill w ' ere married. With rice in their hair and stars in their eyes they made ready for their Bennuda honeymoon. “Well, I declare!” As I leaned over to close the emergency door, I heard a familiar voice singing “It’s A Sin.” But Amy Fifer and Hoo- ver didn’t think so. They are now ' married and living out w ' est on a cattle ranch. Saturday night get togethers are the week’s highlights. Neigh- bors for miles around enjoy coming to hear Hoo- ver’s throaty voice and devour Amy’s lucious pas- tries. Am I dreaming? Two little tots, minia- ture pictures of Amy and Hoover, are the cou- ple’s delight. My, but it must be nice to have twins. New ' scenery forms and I find myself in one of Lynchburg’s largest department stores. Here I find Christine Hensley and Sara Cheatham, all time school chums, now the ow ' ners of this exclusive salon. As Christine and Sara have shared so much of their life together, they are expecting very soon to have a magnificent double wedding. Rapidly changing the scenery again, I find myself gazing upon Ecele’ De Jeunne Femmes (school for young ladies) where Billie Ann Og den is now ' Dean. After graduation from Flora- McDonald College, Billie toured the w ' orld, but decided to stay in Paris and teach English. Al- though there are many handsome Frenchmen in Paris, Billie Ann, is very fickle, and can’t make up her mind w ' hich one she prefers most. I was interrupted from mv television machine when another space ship zoomed past. Well, of all people, Ryan Fifer, and in uniform. Hav- ing finished school, Ryan w ' ent to w ' ork at the National Container Corp., at Big Island, but wasn’t satisfied as he had the urge to travel. T hus he quit w ' ork and joined the Air Force W ' here he is now ' General Fifer and a very dis- tinguished general that is! Once again I look into my machine and I find myself gazing upon the Capitol in Wash- ington. Senator Russell Waugh has just pro- posed a bill that no woman could have more than one husband but that the men could have as many wit ' es as they chose. From the cheers of the other Senators, I knew ' that the bill would immediately be passed. As I snap off my machine, I leaned back in my chair to relax. My love has just asked me to marry him and I have accepted. Now I feel that I have succeeded in life. That the reason for hating looked upon the lives of my class- mates to see if they too, had succeeded. My space ship once again begins to complain and I felt that I was going to crash. I awoke to find myself lying on the floor and only a short time to get dressed for school. Who knows? Maybe my dream will become a reality! CLASS PROPHETS Betty Lou Spence Paul Bryant eleven