Mathews High School - Clipper Yearbook (Mathews, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1953 volume:

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STANDING: Loretta Diggs, Co-Feature Editor, Miss Davis, Sponsor, Bobby Hudgins, Co-Feature Editor. LEFT TO RIGHT: Webster Hudgins, Photographer, Betty J. Hudgins, Asst. Photographer, Jimmy Dea- gle, Co-Art Editor, Grady Spry, Co-Art Editor. a ipper Sails Betty Fern, Betty Jane, Gloria, Jane, Willis Earl, Frances and Pat take off to get ads. From those grins, you know it ' s a school day. MR. W. MURRIE BATES, A.B. Randolph Macon College, M. A. George Peabody College for Teachers; Principal. It is a priviledge to be given this opportunity to extend my congratulations to the members of the senior class of 1953. Working with you for the past five years has been a real plea¬ sure. Although you are now completing one phase of your education, it is our hope that at this school you ' ve received the desire to continue your education. May those of you who are completing your formal education this year leave with the desire to continue your search for knowledge, even though it will not be done in a formal classroom. May those of you who plan to continue your education at institution of higher learn¬ ing do well and take advantage of the opportunities that will be yours. May all of you feel that because of the advantages you’ve had you should try to contribute something worthwhile to the world. Remember that this school ' s interest in you will not cease with your graduation. Our interest in you and your activities will continue and we shall always consider it a priviledge to be called on by you for help. My congratulations and my best wishes for a good, happy, and useful life go with you. JU min id tra tion MR. THOMAS M. EMORY, B.S. California State Teachers College, College of William and Mary; Assistant Principal, Industrial Arts. MISS MARGUERITE LEWIS Secretary to the Principal MR. DENNIS D. FORREST, A.B., A.M. College of William an d Mary Superintendent of Schools. MRS. MARGARET G. BISHOP, A.B. Lander College, B.S. Appalachian College; Physical Education, Girl ' s Athletic Coach, French. MR. H. KENNETH BROWN, A. B. Salem College; Physical Education, Boys’ Athletic Coach, Mathematics. MISS NELLIE M. CALLIS College of William and Mary; English, Social Studies, World History, Guidance. MRS. HELEN T. CLARK, B. S. Mary Washington College, M. A. George Peabody College for Teachers; English, Geography. MRS. ROSELLE R. COOPER College of William and Mary, University of Vir¬ ginia; Mathematics, Latin. MISS ROBERTA DAVIS, A. B. Longwood College; Commercial. MR. HAROLD A. HUDSON, B. S. Clemson A. and M. College; Vocationa l Agriculture. MISS ELOISE LISTON, B.S. Alabama College; Home Economics. MRS. MYRTLE L. MATT¬ HEWS College of William and Mary; History, Government, Guidance. MR. FREDERICK F. SCHOEN, A.B. Hartwick College; Science. MRS. LUCILLE H. SMALL Mary Washington College; English, Mathematics, Geography, Civics. MRS. BERNICE R. WHITE College of William and Mary, Madison College; Librarian. LEFT TO RIGHT: Morgan Pritchett, Betty F. Armistead, Miss Owens, Gloria Hudgins, Miss Davis, Virginia Lewis, Grady Spry, Willis Ward. Virginia Lewis.President Willis Ward.Vice-President Gloria Hudgins.Secretary Morgan Pritchett.Treasurer Grady Spry.Reporter Betty Fern Armistead.Historian Miss Roberta Davis, Miss Elaine Owens . . Sponsors Colors -- Blue and White Flowers -- Spring Flowers Motto -- We Learn Today to Live Tomorrow BETTY FERN ARMISTEAD 4H 1,2; S.C.A. 2,3 (Reporter 2, Sec. 3); Dramatics Club 1,2, 3, 4 (Pres. 4); Library Club 2, 3, 4 (Pres. 3); Sport ' s Club 2, 3,4 (Treas. 4); Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Honor Council Sec. 3; Beta Club; Class Pres. I; Class Historian 4; Annual Staff 4; Softball 3,4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4 (Capt. 4). MARY JEAN ARMISTEAD ROBERT GEORGE ARNEST Dramatics Club 4. PATRICIA ANNE BENNETT Library Club 1,2, 3, 4; 4H 1,2; Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4; F.H. A. 4; Safety Patrol 3,4; Monogram Club 3; Softball 3. JEAN KATHRYN BROWN Dramatics Club I; Band 2; Paper Staff 3; Chorus 2,3. 7 emor LORETTA ANNE DIGGS 4H I; Library Club 3,4; F.H.A. 4 (Reporter); Beta Club; Sport ' s Club 3; Annual Staff 4. SYLVIA JANE DIGGS 4H 1,2; F.H.A. 3,4(Treas. 4); Dramatics Club 1,2, 3,4; Library Club 1,2,3,4; Sport ' s Club 2, 3,4; Cheerleader 3,4 (Co-Capt. 4); Monogram Club 3,4; Chorus 3; Paper Staff 4. 8 FRANCES MARIE DIGGS Dramatics Club 1 , 2 , 3, 4; 4H 1 , 2; F.H.A. 1,4 (Vice Pres. 4); Chorus 3; Paper Staff 4; Library Club I. JAMES ALVON DEAGLE 4H 1,2; Basketball 4 (Mgr. 3); Football Mgr. 3,4; Baseball Mgr. 3; Annual Staff 4; Monogram Club 3, 4- ALLEN EUGENE CALLIS 4H I; Dramatics Club 3,4; Monogram Club 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball I, 2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4 (Co-Capt. 3); Football 1,2, 3, 4 (Co-Capt. 4); F. F.A. 2; Beta Club (Treas.); S.C.A. I. MILLARD GRANT CALLIS Safety Patrol 3; Beta Club. BARBARA JANET GUILL f. H.A. 2,4; Beta Club; Basketball 4; Softball 4. WILLIAM DONALD HAUFLER Football 2, 3,4 (Mgr. 2); Basketball 2, 3,4 (Mgr. 2); Baseball 2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Beta Club; 4H I. 9 EVELYN MAY ERIKSEN Beta Club; Science Club 4; Library Club 4; Safety Patrol 4; Dramatic Club 4. WILLIS EARL FLIPPIN F. F.A. 1,2,3 (Pres. 2 � Treas. 3); 4-H 1,2,3; Safety Patrol 1 , 2 , 3. BARBARA REGINA FORREST (Transfer) F. H.A. 1,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Softball 1,2; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2; Sports Club 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4; Chorus 3,4; Paper Staff 4; Monogram Club 4. Cl a.ki 1 RACHEL LEE GRIMSTEAD Paper Staff 3. S entor BOBBY INGRAM HUDGINS S.C.A. 4; Honor Council 4; Baseball 2,3,4; Basket¬ ball 3, 4 (Co-Capt. 4); Football 3, 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4 (Pres. 4, Vice Pres. 3); Safety Patrol 2; Mono¬ gram Club 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Beta Club. ELIZABETH ANNE HAYWOOD Paper Staff 3. BETTY JANE HUDGINS 4H 1,2; Dramatics Club 1 ,2, 3, 4 (Reporter 4); Library Club I, 2, 3, 4 (Vice Pres. 4); Basketball 2; Cheerleader 3, 4; Sport ' s Club 2, 3,4; Class Sec. 2, 3; S. C. A. 3 (Reporter); Monogram Club 3,4; Beta Club; Honor Coun¬ cil 3; Annual Staff 4. GLORIA ANN HUDGINS Class Sec. 4; Dramatics Club 1,2,4; S.C.A. 4; 4H 1, 2, 3; F. H. A. 1,2, 4; Safety Patrol 3; Sport’s Club 2 , 3, 4 (Sec. 4); Basketball 2, 3, 4; Paper Staff 4; Beta Club (Reporter); Softball 2. WEBSTER RANSONE HUDGINS 4H 1,2; Science Club 2,3, 4 (Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4); Annual Staff 4; Beta Club. MARY ELIZABETH HUTSON 4H 1 , 2 ; Dramatics Club 2,3,4; Sport ' s Club 4; Chorus 4; Safety Patrol 3,4; Paper Staff 4; F. H. A. 2,4; Mono¬ gram Club 4; Cheerleader 4. 10 MINNIE VIRGINIA LEWIS S.C.A. I; Safety Patrol 3,4 (Capt. 3,4); F.H.A. 2,4; Paper Staff 4; Class Pres. 4; Beta Club (Sec.); Drama¬ tics Club 4; Sport ' s Club 2, 3,4 (Pres. 4, Vice Pres. 3); Basketball 2, 3,4 (Co-Capt. 4); Softball 2.3,4; Annual Staff 4. CL ass GORDON RANDOLPH MASON Baseball 2, 3,4. SELMA JEAN MITCHEM 4H 1,2, 3; Dramatics Club 1,2, 3,4; Library Club 2, 3,4; Monogram Club 3,4; Science Club 3,4; Sport’s Club 2, 3,4; Basketball 2, 3,4; Softball 2, 3,4; Paper Staff 3,4; Safety Patrol 3. MARY ANN MORRIS 4H I; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Sport ' s Club 2,3, 4 (Vice Pres. 4); S.C.A. 3; Basketball 2,3,4; Softball 2,3,4; Dramatics Club 2,3,4; Beta Club (Pres.) 1 1 MARY KATHERINE JAMES 4H 1,2; Dramatics Club 1,4; Safety Patrol 3; Sport ' s Club 2,3,4; Basketball 2, 3,4 (Co-Capt. 4); F. H. A. 4; S.C.A. 4; Monogram Club 3,4. RUBY ELAINE JENKINS Beta Club; Dramatics Club 1,2, 3,4; F.H.A. 4; Journalism 4; Paper Ed. 4; 4H 3; Band 1,2, 3; Chorus 2, 3; Cheer¬ leader Alternate 4. JOYCE ANN NOHEN Annual Staff (Asst. Ed. 3, Ed. 4); Paper Staff (Art Ed. 4); Library Club 2,3,4; Dramatics Club 2,3,4; Office Asst. 3,4. SHIRLEY ANN PAYNE Chorus 1,2; Paper Staff 2. MORGAN CLEMENTS PRITCHETT S.C.A. 2, 3, 4 (Pres. 4); Class Treas. 2,3,4; Dramatics Club 1,2, 3, 4 (Pres. 3, Sec. 4); Beta Club; Annual Staff 4; Library Club 3,4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2, 3,4; Monogram Club 3,4; 4H I; Baseball 3,4; Paper Staff 4. £ emor SHEILA KAY RAWLS (Transfer) Dramatics Club 2; Girl ' s Athletic Associa¬ tion 1,2,3; Hockey 2; Volleyball 3; Annual Staff 4; Latin Club 1 , 2 . DIANA MARIE RIPLEY Sport ' s Club 2; Paper Staff 3,4; Library Club 4; S.C.A. 4. NANCY VIRGINIA SMALL Beta Club; Safety Patrol 3,4; Science Club 4. a XA VERNON PARKER THOMAS Monogram Club 2,3,4; S.C. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Class Treas. i; Class Pres. 2,3; Baseball 1,2,3,41 Basketball 1,2,3, 4 (Co-Capt. 3,4); Football 1,2, 3,4 (Co-Capt. 3,4); Co-Chair. Red Cross 2,3; Beta Club (Vice-Pres.); Track 3,4. WILLIS HOWARD WARD, JR. S.C. A. 3, 4 (Vice-Pres. 4); Class Vice-Pres. 4; Dramatics Club 1,2,3,4 (Treas. 3, Vice-Pres. 4); Beta Club; Annual Staff 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4 (Vice- Pres. 2); Football 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Baseball 3,4; Monogram Club 4. WILLIAM HERBERT WILSON F. F. A. 1,2 (Reporter 2); Safety Patrol 2 ; 4H 1 ,2, 3. 13 RANDOLPH GRADY SPRY Dramatics Club 4; Library Club 3; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Safety Patrol 4; Football 2 , 3 (Mgr. 3); Basket¬ ball 1,2,3,41 Track 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Class Repor¬ ter 4; Baseball 2, 4 (Mgr. 4); Class Sec. I. JAMES EDWIN SMITH, JR. Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Football 2,3,4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4. LARRY FREDERICK SPRY Monogram Club 2,3,4; Safety Patrol (Lt. 3); Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4 : Baseball Mgr. 2; Track 3. ALL AROUND Betty Fern Armistead Morgan Pritchett BEST SCHOOL SPIRIT Willis Ward Jane Diggs The sands of time nave shifted since the Class of ' 53 made its entry at Mathews High School. Upon entering M.H.S. the class was composed of fifty students of whom forty-one re¬ mained to receive diplomas. Among this number there were three sets of twins who kept the entire school in an uproar trying to distinguish them. In their freshman year the class was organized into two homerooms. Mr. George Matzner III and Mr. Charles Skinner were their sponsors. They chose for their officers Betty Fern Armistead, President, Larry Spry, Vice President, Grady Spry, Secretary, and Vernon Thomas, Treasurer. They enjoyed socials in the gym during the year, and some members of the class won parts in a minstrel show presented by the Dramatics Club. Jean K. Brown and Mary E. Hutson represented the class on May Court. The next fall the sophomores resumed their studies with Miss Callis and Mrs. Matthews as their sponsors. When the Class organized that year it chose Vernon Thomas as it Presi¬ dent, Virginia Lewis as the Vice President, Betty Jane Hudgins as Secretary, and Morgan Pritchett as the Treasurer. During that year the school held a bazaar and the sophomores lead the school in sales. At this point in their high school days many of the class were engaging in all the extra-cirricular activities possible. Some of the boys were well on their way to fame and glory as top stars in sports in this district of the State. Another summer.The new Juniors began as soon as possible to organize and formulate plans for the quickly ad¬ vancing Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet. The Junior sponsors were Mrs. White and Mr. Schoen and the same class officers were re-elected. Early in the fall this class proved just how ambitious and conscientious they really were by the record sales they made in selling magazines for the Crowe 11 -Collier Publishing Company. The remainer of the year was filled with bake sales, skating parties, and the selling of emblems and peanuts at ball games in order to raise money that was needed for the Junior-Senior Prom. Selma Mitchem was named chair¬ man of the Prom Committee. The theme was A Garden in the Moonlight . This class decided to change the long custom of having a banquet to having a buffet supper at midnight. The Prom and supper were carried out beautifully with very little confusion but just enough to add a note of excitement to the gaity of the night. The Tidewater Science Congress was established and held its first meeting at Mathews High School. Webster Hudgins, the outstanding science student of the class, was very distin¬ guished in the convention for his exhibition of the morphology of internal organs of animals. He later went to the National Science Fair at Washington D.C. where he captured fourth prize for his display of the same project. The Juniors ordered their class rings and received them April I, I952. Vernon Thomas and Morgan Pritchett were chosen by their classmates to go to Boy ' s State at Virginia Polyechinic Institute in Blacksburg. Sixteen Juniors were tapped into the Beta Club and Mary Morris was chosen Presi¬ dent Morgan Pritchett was elected S.C. A. President by the entire student body for the coming term of 1952-1953. In the fall ot 1952 Virginia Lewis was elected class Presi¬ dent, Willis Ward Jr., Vice-President, Gloria Hudgins, Secre¬ tary, and Morgan Pritchett, Treasurer. The Senior sponsors were Miss Owens and Miss Davis. Joyce Nohen was chosen Editor-in-Chief of the annual. The class decided to dedicate the 7th Volume of the CLIPPER to Mrs. Myrtle Matthews. A Who ' s Who contest was held and those receiving the honors were not to be announced until the annual came out, but somehow the word got around before very long and every one knew just who was who at M.H.S. The Seniors, following the annual custom, presented a Christmas pageant at an assembly preceding the Christmas holi¬ days. The class engaged the Barter Theater for a presentation of the play The Virginian , by Owen Wister which was presented in the high school auditorium the last of January. In February the May Queen and her court were chosen by the entire student body. Barbara Forrest was elected Queen and Selma Mitchem was chosen to be her Maid-of-Honor. On May 15, amid commencement practice the Juniors entertained the Seniors and their guests at the annual Junior- Senior Prom. The gymasium was decorated beautifully and everyone seemed to be caught in an air of festivity. All the decorations and favors carried out the Star Dust theme. By this time everything was beginning to happen at once. The gowns arrived, practices were held for the Baccalaureate Service and Commencement, clubs had farewell parties and nearly all the clubs had a majority of their members as Seniors. Somehow all the things that seemed would never be done were attented to but there was little time for anything other than school activities at this point in their school life. Mary Katherine James honored her class by being selected Miss Mathews of 1953 in a contest held for that purpose. She will go to Cape Charles in August to compete for the title of Miss Virginia. The Senior gift which was a nameplate arrived and was gratefully accepted by Harold Diggs, S.C. A. President for 1954, on behalf of the school at the Commencement exercises. On May 31, Dr. Frederick H. Olert of Richmond delivered a very inspiring and challenging sermon to the Seniors at their Baccalaureate Service. On June 2, as scheduled, the Senior Prom was held. This was the Seniors last get together. Everyone had fun and enjoyed the night, not being able to believe that this was the last of the many good times that they would enjoy as a group. Then on June 4, 1953, graduation day came. The stage was decorated in keeping with the theme We Learn Today to Live Tomorrow . It was not until during the Commencement program while the class sang Auf Widersehn and the full significance of the event began to register on the minds of the Seniors. Diplomas were given to the fourty-one Seniors. Awards were given and then it was almost over. Many smiles had vanished, many eyes were filled with tears, and many hearts were heavy and saddened as they all stood and sang for the last time as a group their beloved Alma Mater. Then it was all over. Their high school days were complete. Betty Fern Armistead Historian 16 FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: P. Be nnett, E. Jenkins, L. Diggs, E. Eriksen, J. Nohen, J. Brown, F. Diggs, S. Rawls. SECOND ROW: W. Flippin, S. Payne, M. Callis, M. Armistead, H. Wilson, M. Morris, B. Arnest, J. Diggs, B. Forrest. THIRD ROW: M. Hutson, M. Pritchett, A. Haywood, B. Guill, V. Lewis, J. Smith, B. Armistead, W. Ward, G. Hudgins. FOURTH ROW: V. Small, D. Ripley, J. Deagle, B. Hudgins, W. Hudgins, R. Grimstead, G. Spry. LAST ROW: M. James, G. Mason, B. Hudgins, A. Callis, V. Thomas, D. Haufler, L. Spry, S. Mitchem. Six awards were presented to members of the Class of ' 53 on their graduation night by Mr. Forrest. Betty Fern Armistead won the First Honor Award in scholarship; Virginia Small and Betty Jane Hudgins tied to win the Second Honor Award in scholarship; the coveted General Excellence Award was given Morgan Pritchett. Special awards were given in science and athletics. Webster Hudgins received the Science Award and Vernon Thomas and Virginia Lewis were presented awards in athletics. FAR ntAS BANK o -f y AT HEW5 A encord 17 Thomas Abrams Estelle Adams Mary Anderton Harriet Armistead LEFT TO RIGHT: Alvin Knight, Treasurer, Earl Soles, Vice President, Betty Shipley, Secretary, Mrs. Hutson, Sponsor, Mrs. White, Sponsor, Marilyn Townsend, Reporter, Ed Tucker, President. C-cwv pit me m ts at B M GLOUCESTER unior Yvonne Armistead David Belvin Hugh Brooks Freddie Brown Shirley Brown Jerry Buckner Shirley Byrns Harold Diggs Florence Downs Larkin Duval Dewitt Edwards Sammy Forrest Hix i vs Drugr Stoye. Helen Foster Virginia Grinnell Virginia Haynes Ralph Haywood Diane Hudgins Isbelle Kinc O Fletcher Hudgins Alvin Knight Joyce Hudgins Elizabeth Eeigh Barbara Jordan David Lilly Norman Majette John Maxwell Marilee Miller Annie Pierce Patricia Powell Edward Pritchett Mary Pugh Audrey Rainier Bobby Respress Norris Richardson Marty Rittenhouse Julian Rowe Marilyn Edward Tucker Townsend Betty White Audrey White c , . , BeU V Shipley {.%5 Earl Soles T Peggy South Elaine Thompson V- - Elvin Adams Florence Adams Betty Armistead Robert Basford LEFT TO RIGHT: Doris Shipley, President, Mrs. Clark, Spon¬ sor, Ann Shinault, Vice President, Nowell Loop, Treasurer, June Clarke, Secretary, Mrs. Matthews, Sponsor, Lavenia Callis, Reporter. omore Stormy Brooks John Buchanon Delaine Callis Carole Diggs Audrey Drisgell Floyd Callis Lavenia Callis Sally Callis Ray Edwards Robert Gayle Betty Cannon June Clarke Morris Crockett Wade Grinnell Hartwell Haywood Lola Hudgins Lowry Hudgins O Selma Jordan Gerald Lewis Nowell Loop Emma Marchant Virginia Marchant John Mickelborough Bessie Mise Sherrand Moughon Archie Owens Norma Payne Graydon Powell Harold Rainier Sarah Richardson Yvonne Riley Larry Gerald Ann Doris Maynard Jimmy Ritter Rowe Shinault Shipley Shockley Smith Aubrey Bobby Bertie Lucina Jimmy Marilyn South Stewart Stuart Titlow Williams Vreeland Barbara Abrams Everett Brown Kenneth Brown Billy Brown Gary Brownley James Buchanon LEFT TO RIGHT: Oliver Diggs, Vice President, Audrey Hudgins, Reporter, Mrs. Cooper, Sponsor, Nancy Crosby, Secretary-Treasurer, Mrs. Bishop, Sponsor, Anthony Carmicheal, President. man Ed Callis June Callis Richie Callis Anthony Carmichael Donald Harrison Nancy Hodges Nancy Crosby Donald Cullison Barbara Davis Jo Anne Davis Spencer Hodges Audrey Hudgins Carl Diggs Oliver Diggs Edwin Faulkner Donald Fitchett Charles Hudgins Darden Hudgins Jimmy Fletcher Edwin Forrest Kenneth Forrest Leola Garrett Edward Hudgins Gene Hudgins Wayne Garrett Selena Grimstead Nancy Grinnell Mary Hall RichxnisoAfs S to-r-e- - Co v pl e N t3 oT t ailg Se. ri- Gioi cej fc — Kf t Gerald Hudgins Peggy Hudgins Wayne Hudgins Carolyn Hurst Gerald Jones Ben Leigh Burch Lewis George Machen Mary Maxwell Gladys Mitchem Jimmy Mitchem Janet Morgan Rachel Noble Gary Ogden Joan Phillips Sonny Postles Martin Rainier Wayne Rainier Paul Rawls Philip Sadler Howard Small Nancy South Billy Tatterson Nancy Thompson Cathryn Ward Mary White Elaine Wroten John Wroten Shirley Wroten Barbara Adams Todd Bennett Jane Broaddus Billy Brooking Grace Brown Lloyd Brown LEFT TO RIGHT: Jeanette Hudgins, Secretary, Miss Callis, Sponsor, Charles White, Reporter, Bland Hudgins, President, Mrs. Small, Sponsor, Roberta Thompson, Treasurer, Roland Wilson, Vice President. Willard Byrns Carl Callis Katherine Callis Glenna Crewe Rachel Crewe Mary Daniel Turner Davis Jimmy Diggs Peggy Diggs Gloria Duval Granville Fernald Lester Fernald Winder Gayle Elizabeth Grimstead Charlotte Grinnell Ashton Haywood Bobby Hubbard Edward Grinnell Virginia Hall Arnold Haywood Bland Hudgins Grady Hudgins Jeanette Hudgins Guy Kemp William Kemp Peggy Lewis Robert Lewis J. C. Hudgins Lennie Hudgins Norma Hudgins Richard Hudgins Grade Mary Parker Frank Powell Donna Pugh Marinette Pugh Joy Shackelford Dorothy Hunley Charlene Hutson George Hyde Delores Jarvis Sammy Lewis Charlotte Morgan Tommy Noble Ruth Nutall Sammy and pals learn to be good wives . Mr. Emory instructs future handy men . Virginia Shackelford Iris Soles Elizabeth Thomas Nellie Thomas Audrey White Charles White Donald White Marion White Parthenia White Dudley Whitehead Roland Wilson Claudia Wroten STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS, SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Bates, Advisor, E. Adams, Reporter, V. Marchant, Secre¬ tary, M. Pritchett, President, W. Ward, Vice-President, D. Shipley, Treasurer. STANDING: G. Hudgins, G. Hyde, M. James, E. Marchant, D. Ripley, S. Brown, E. Tucker, Mrs. Matthews, Advisor, B. Hudgins, MissCallis, Advisor, V. Thomas, J. Shackelford, N. Loop, A. Hudgins, B. Davis. HONOR COUNCIL MEMBERS, SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: W. Ward, Mrs. Matthews, M. Pritchett, Miss Callis, V. Marchant. STAND¬ ING: N. Loop, B. Hudgins, E. Adams, Mr. Bates, D. Shi pley, E. Tucker, A. Hudgins, J. Shackelford. S.C.-A. The purpose of this association is to promote the spirit of honor and self respect among the students of the school, to promote the spirit of earnest endeavor for high scholarship attainment, to promote worthy stu¬ dent activities and to promote the general welfare of the school. This year the S.C.A. has sponsored a recreation center at M.H.S. every two weeks. Activities have included ping pong, chess, cards, danc¬ ing and a spring picnic. In the fall students registered and paid a poll tax so that they might be eligible to vote in the mock school election in November. Yes, Ike won. During the year four assembly program consisting of a magician, a marimba band, ,an impersonator, and a scientist were promoted by the S. C. A. This year the Chesapeake District S.C.A. met here and representatives were sent to Fredericksburg in March to the state convention. Ike was elected here, tool TH£WS, , f iA L W° v FRONT ROW: E. Eriksen, E. Jenkins, M. Morris, B. Guill, B. Hudgins, B. Armistead, G. Hudgins, V. Small. SECOND ROW: V. Lewis, M. Callis, M. Pritchett, Mrs. Clark, W. Ward, D. Haufler, V. Thomas, A. Callis. The purpose of the National Beta Club is to promote the ideals of honesty, service, and leadership among high school students, to reward meritorious achievement, and to encourage and assist students to continue their education after high school. Membership in this organization is based upon a student ' s mentality, character, achievement and attitude. Only students from senior high schools are eligible to become members of this organization. LEFT TO RIGHT: Vernon Thomas, Vice President, Gloria Hudgins, Reporter, Mary Morris, President, Mrs. Clark, Sponsor, Virginia Lewis, Secretary, Allen Callis, Treasurer. 27 £ cience LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Titlow, G. Machen, G. Jones, B. Shipley, D. Cullison, M. Townsend, B. Brown, E. Faulkner. LEFT TO RIGHT: V. Haynes, Secretary, E. Marchant, Vice-President, V. Marchant, Reporter, S. Mitchem, Treasurer, Mrs. Hudson, Spon sor, W. Hudgins, President. 9R5 OIL LEFT TO RIGHT: V. Small, J. Buckner, E. Eriksen, S. Righardson, A. White, E. Leigh, E. Adams, L. Ritter. face ' s Service Cc.rtTe. r vt ITHrwS, V CI V A 28 OOLDEtJ BROOKS v . GIo-Mcl Oc ko ty Shop LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Pritchett, Secretary, S. Mitchem, Treasurer, Miss Davis, Sponsor, B. Armistead, President, Mrs. Cooper, Sponsor, B. Hudgins, Reporter, W. Ward, Vice President. The purpose of the Dramatics Club is to promote interest in plays, poise, and speech. By presenting four plays annually for competition in the district play festival which is held every spring, this organi¬ zation develops dramatic talent. Betty Fern, Isabelle, Willis, Selma, Grady, and Betty Jane enact a scene from the one-act play, High Window”. Virginia and Joan are shown in a scene from the play, Riders to the Sea . 29 Pat, Earl, Larkin, Barbara and Bob go through a scene in The High Heart . LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Nohen, Art Editor, V. Marchant, News Editor, V. Haynes, Asst. Editor, Mrs. White, Sponsor, E. Jenkins, Editor-in-chief, Mrs. Clark, Sponsor, D. Shipley, Business Mgr., D. Ripley, Feature Editor, S. Mitchem, Sports Editor. s LncliorA weiah Florence and Lavenia interview Mrs. Hutson. FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Reporters-M. Vreeland, M. Pugh, E. Adams, M. Pritchett, S. Brooks, F. Diggs, R. Edwards, J. Diggs, E. Marchant, S. Richardson. SECOND ROW: B. Stuart, R. Noble, A. Hudgins, B. Forrest, I. King, C. Ward, M. Maxwell, H. Armistead, E. Adams. THIRD ROW: L. Titlow, V. Lewis, M. Hutson, B. Basford, G. Hudgins, N. Hodges, Y. Armistead. LAMBERTHBROS WHirf v)ttnsH SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: H. Armistead, Secretary, B. Hudgins, President, B. Hud¬ gins, Vice President. STANDING: Y. Armistead, Reporter, J. Nohen, Bulletin Board Chairman, Mrs. White, Sponsor, D. Ripley, S.C.A. Rep., V. Marchant, Treasurer, A. White, Program Chairman. The Library Club is organized around the library assistants, projectionists, typists, and various miscellaneous groups for the purpose of helping the librarian to operate the library smoothly and efficiently. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Diggs, B. Shipley, I. King, L. Duval, A. Knight. STANDING: L. Diggs, P. Bennett, D. Hudgins, C. Diggs, B. Armistead, B. Jordon, E. Wroten, S. Jordon. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Abrams, E. Eriksen, W. Ward, M. Miller, S. Brown, E. Soles, M. Pritchett. SEATED: E. Marchant, S. Mitchem. LEFT TO RIGHT: C. Diggs, L. Callis, B. White, B. Forrest, L. Titlow, J. Hudgins, M. Ritten- house, M. Anderton, M, Hutson, P. Powell, Mrs. Bishop, Director. “Miubo - 6 o srnY SH 0 orud The chorus led the student body in song during the assemblies of the year. Kentucky Sue, a musical comedy, was presented in April, and the chorus took part in the May Day program. The school Safety Patrol instructs, directs, and controls the members of the student body in crossing the streets and highways at or near schools. It sees that fire drills are operated in the school in an orderly manner and assists the school bus drivers in main¬ taining good conduct on the buses. FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Spry, V. Lewis, J. Clarke, E. Thomas, C. Morgan, M. Hutson. SECOND ROW: M. Miller, S. Brown, D. Hudgins, E. Eriksen, A. White, E. Leigh. THIRD ROW: B. Stuart, G. Spry, S. Jordon, V. Small, C. Hurst, M. Townsend, Y. Armistead. STANDING: P. Bennett, Mr. Emory, Advisor, B. Leigh, N. Loop, State Trooper Carter. CHRYSLER Mathew , A SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Hutson, Sponsor, D. Belvin, B. Lewis, Reporter, B. Respress, President, J. Fletcher, Vice President; G. Lewis, Secretary. STANDING: J. Mitchem, B. Leigh, L. Hudgins, E. Callis, B. Preston, Treasurer, E. Faulkner, D. Hudgins, G. Jones. The primary aim of the Future Farmers of America is the development of agri¬ cultural leadership, cooper¬ ation, and citizenship. Each member of the F. F. A. has a home project which he finances and from which he earns extra money for per¬ sonal use. This year the project of the club as a whole has been landscaping and seeding the back lawn. SlTldLhjuxs-Z jfUNiruKE S7B«r]( ll ilfi _,i] FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Moughon, L. Titlow, B. Jordon, B. Forrest, A. White, B. Stuart. BACK ROW: J. Phillips, I. King, M. Maxwell, V. Haynes, M. Miller, F. Adams, E. Jenkins, B. Armistead, L. Callis. LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss Liston, Sponsor, J. Diggs, Treasurer, M. Pugh, Secretary, V. Grinnell, President, F. Diggs, Vice President, L. Diggs, Publicity Chairman. The purpose of the F. H. A. is to promote a growing appreciation of the joys of homemaking and to emphasize and encourage democracy in the home and community. It promotes inter¬ national good will among students and seeks to aid leader¬ ship in home life. 3.JUI. Co vi pi im e.riXs of ' H-K. TAYLOR GLOuccsrc (ywiM) GAZETTE-JOURNAL )®t orj mm hews. va % %m Si f(7 i A. Knight, D. Haufler M. Pritchett, J. Smith M. Morris, D. Shipley B. Forrest, B. Shipley P. Bennett, V. Haynes J. Clarke, S. Brooks A. Callis, B. Hudgins SO . N 6 -V V � y spf y j • o � ell V. Thomas, H. Diggs H. Brooks, J. Deagle V. Lewis, W. Ward S. Mitchem, M. James S. Forrest B. Hudgins, M. Hutson Mrs. Bishop A. Shinault, B. Armistead ram L 34 SUTTON 8 KUNE. fcSTftTES I Phot ic. FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Buckner, E. Soles, S, Forrest, E. Tucker, H. Diggs, Mgr., A. Owens, L. Duval, D. Edwards, H. Brooks, J. Maxwell, L. Ritter. SECOND ROW: J. Deagle, Mgr., M. Pritchett, G. Spry, D. Haufler, V. Thomas, Co-Captain, A. Callis, Co-Captain, B. Hudgins, L. Spry, J. Smith, W. Ward, Mr. Brown, Coach, A. Knight, Mgr. THIRD ROW: G. Brownley, J. Mitchem, D. Fitchett, J. Buchanon, J. Smith, B. Basford, R. Edwards, G. Machen, W. Hudgins, S. Hodges, K. Brown, W. Rainier. 12 Chuckatuck 7 13 Beaumont 0 19 Courtland 7 13 Cape Charles 13 19 Occoquan 0 25 Poquoson 26 25 Caroline 0 EL Football Queen, Audrey Hudgins, reigns at banquet and dance. Mathews Mathews Mathews Mathews Mathews Mathews Mathews dummy’ Banquet? Where’s the food? Betty Hudgins Betty F. Armistead June Clarke Ann Shinault Stormy Brooks Elaine Jenkins Mary Hutson Virginia Haynes Cheerleaders do their stuff ' Annabelle 1 5 J 1 i ,i r- r I Allen Callis Mathews Mathews Mathews Mathews Mathews Mathews Mathews Mathews Mathews Mathews Mathews Mathews Mathews Mathews 44 Achilles 20 59 Botetourt 39 71 Charles City 20 57 King William 38 85 Marriott 1 9 jl 44 New Kent 32 y 57 Poquoson 39 J 54 Toano 31 57 Christ Church 26 y 49 West Point 52 56 Middlesex 36 ' 54 Poquoson 31 37 Pleasant Hill 20 38 Botetourt 27 TOURNAMENT 1 39 Pleasant Hill 28 36 West Point 51 v Mathews Mathews Donald Haufler Jimmy Smith Morgan Pritchett Ed Tucker j ' ; w § IT A J£|1m i | 1 : OAg W ■ | SK. -— ■ 4-iSsL. MJk 1 ®Lv; m rAATHfli TV LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Buck¬ ner, G. Rowe, L. Duval, W. Ward, A. Knight, H, Diggs, Coach Brown, S. Forrest, J. Maxwell, J. Deagle, B. Basford, G. Brownley, Mgr. LEFT TO RIGHT: F. Diggs, Time Keeper, J. Davis, Mgr. V. Grinnell, L. Titlow, V. Small, Coach Bishop, A. Stuart, D. Callis, C. Ward, A. Hudgins, B. Davis, Mgr. cu vee toffies Mathews 2 7 Christ Church 28 Mathews 17 West Point 43 Mathews 18 Middlesex 19 LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: J. Smith, R. Ed¬ wards, H. Brooks, G. Ogden, S. Hodges. SECOND ROW: J. Mit- chem, L. Ritter, J. Mickelborough, G. Machen, W. Hudgins. Our O, earns mJ 0 G, v S‘, JU.KIE 6 KEEK t ' KG H ' J , L eu Gloria Hudgins, Selma Mitchem Audrey White, Mary Morris Achilles Botetourt Charles City King Williams Marriott New Kent Toano Pleasant Hill Botetourt Mathews Mathews Mathews Mathews Mathews Mathews Mathews Mathews Mathews Mary James, Virginia Lewis Betty Armistead Barbara Guill Doris Shipley, Betty Shipley Barbara Forrest, Estelle Adams LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: B. Forrest, H. Foster, M. Morris, D. Shipley. D. Callis, B. Shipley. LAST ROW: B. Armistead, S. Brooks, A. White, B. Hudgins, V. Haynes, E. Adams, Coach Bishop. Bobby Hudgins receives the trophy for being runner up in the district. This is our teams spirit 1 ■ mm mmm m. mm, $P§n■ m mm. m mm mm mm mm mm � mmm m mmt wmm mm -v m-wm m mm- w mm. . gi 9 ■ tm? t s 7 v ■ Wii wsesm mi ti 5 %m jf. dK V - MB? fc ! ' •- s ' “ ' ' t , aL sy| « v „Jgf ss? if r t; iAnm§ i j. t ' � i I i H - ' i v i s f, f IV 4 t §M , ” iff . Jftf ■ p S u r-tlwi H li v A A I . | 40 Wmvmi HARRIS GARAGE PACKARD A r. Tki AAArt v Ht O ' s i tint Gloucester , Va FRONT ROW: G. Spry, Manager, J. Mitchem, D. Fitchett, K. Brown, S. Hodges, B. Basford Manager, SECOND ROW: R. Edwards, W. Ward, M. Pritchett, J. Smith, A. Callis, B. Hudgins, V. Thomas. LAST ROW: H. Brooks, L. Ritter, A. Knight, E. Tucker, E. Soles, H. Diggs, J. Maxwell, J. Rowe, Coach Brown. Achilles Middlesex Botetourt Achilles Middlesex Christ Church Botetourt Pleasant Hill Bobby awaits the pitch. II Mathews 10 I Mathews 9 6 Mathews 9 i Mathews 6 0 Mathews 9 0 Mathews 6 3 Mathews 4 5 Mathews 2 Jimmy can bat rom ,T v ■Jf - r • ' ‘iSB jd T IS ► is 1 !, STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: M. 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