Mathews High School - Clipper Yearbook (Mathews, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1954 volume:

MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL Published by the Senior Class of Mathews High School Mathews, Virginia Volume VIII UJf DEDICATE THE 1 954 CUPPER TO MR. H. K. BROWN It is with great pleasure that we, the Seniors of 1 954, dedicate our yearbook to Mr. H. K. Brown. He has been an inspiration to all of us both as a coach and as a friend. Through his own person¬ al example of sportsmanship and good will, Mr. Brown has helped us to attain those qualities which are so necessary to our future accomplishments in life. We shall always be grateful to him for his interest in our suc¬ cess during our high school years and wish him well for the years that lie ahead. 2 fORfWORD As you turn the pages of the 1 954 Clipper, you will find the school year portrayed in the classroom as well as in extra-curricula activities. It will serve to recall cherished memories and friendships through the years. We regret having to use faulty pictures in this year’s book and sincerely hope that you will not allow them to detract from your pleasure in reading the Clipper. mum ACTIVITIES Page 4 CLUBS Page 30 ATHLETICS Page 8 fflCULTy Page 36 flDVtfiTISf (TlfflTS Page 9 Page 44 CLASSES Page 10 LEFT TO RIGHT: SEATED - V. Grinnell, Art Ed.; H Foster, Picture Ed.; A. White, Feature Ed.; S. Forrest, Feature Ed.; H. Armistead, Literary Ed.; J. Maxwell, Art Ed.; STANDING - Y. Armistead, Ed. -in-Chief; J. Buckner, Art Ed.; J. Williams, Asst. Ed. -in-Chief. LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Shipley, Typist; E. Adams, Advertising Mgr.; M. Townsend, E. Leigh, Typists; A. Knight, Asst. Bus. Mgr.; D. Hudgins, Bus. Mgr.; E. Tucker, Circulation Mgr. Typing class gets busy on the day ' s assignment. Mrs. Miller gives Audrey a few pointers. Gym class is the practice period for the girl ' s basketball team, too Anchors A weigh ' s Halloween Party preparations get under way. Lunch hour is the most popular period of the day We welcomed Mrs. Crockett to the faculty in April. Marilyn and Betty were our May Court beauties. Mrs. White had an art exhibit featuring Mathews County artist. Miss Puller watches the boys display their culinary art. Bus prepares to leave for the day. Friendly help is offered by Miss Myrtle in the guidance room. Some of the seniors take part in the Christmas play, A Robe for the Duchess Mrs. Matthews ' government class makes a thorough study of the United Nations. Mr. Bates listens to everyone ' s troubles as usual. The newspaper comes out on schedule Our cheerleaders Bunny Hop k | _ fip i ■ w 9H J|, £ _ - ■ W A I liflr 4 w lit ■ B L. HI! k ' W jB: Jf 5 flp - Ml ' 1731k. 3Bk jC %V-T V . ttil Mmt ' ' - w I Z ' F —r- ' - jB, The Chorus entertain during the one act play try-outs. Emma Lou proudly exhibits her collection at the Tidewater Science Congress. Graydon and Doris put finishing touches on buoy for Prom. We all get together to enjoy an assembly program Jerry exhibits plane at T.S.C. During a football game we look like this I 1 L-.ar ' ■ 1 ■ t r 4 J ■r •� r - t ' 4[ _ ■URm MR. DENNIS D. FORREST A. B. , A.M. Superintendent of Schools. MR. H. K. BROWN, A. B. Assistant Principal MR. W. MURRIE BATES, Principal A. B. , M. A. flDmmisTfiflTion MRS. MARGUERITE L. CALLIS Secretary to the Principal. jun e CVat ’ NV IS Wig , 1 inta OVX ioote- UI CaUH. TWmff 1 - G linnet an 1 assvsts Vit areV v,Yliie oVts, 1, ;vsth e T tvs Cal s Bates MRS. HELEN T. CLARK MR. HARRY CLEMENTS B.S Agriculture. MISS NELLIE M. CALLIS English, Social Studies, World History, Guidance. MISS ROBERTA DAVIS A. B. Commercial Studies. B. S. , M. A. English, Social Studies. MISS JOYCE JENKINS Physical Education, Mathematics. MRS. MYRTLE MATTHEWS History, Government, Guidance. MRS. ROSELLE R. COOPER Mathematics, Latin MISS ELAINE R. OWENS A. B. English, French. fflcuuy MR. CLYDE PACE MISS MILDRED PULLER MR. ALFRED TURNER MRS. FRANCES MRS. BERNICE B.S. B.S. B.S. TURNER WHITE Mathematics, General Home Economics. Industrial Arts. B.S. Librarian. Science. Biology, Mathematics, English, General Science. A. White, Pres.; B. Jordan, Y. Armistead, Rept. E. Leigh, Rep.; H. Armistead. Mrs. Clark, Sponsor; D. Hudgins, H. Diggs. This year the Beta Club gave an assembly comparing schools one hundred years ago with schools of today. It gave Christmas Baskets to a needy family and a ping-pong table to the SCA. All the members went to the Convention April in Richmond. In March Shirley Brown, Margaret Hugate, Fred Brown and Betty Shipley were tapped. LEFT TO RIGHT: E. Soles and B. Shipley, Most Popular; M. Townsend and H. Diggs, Best.All Around N. Richardson and H. Foster, Most Likely to Succeed; L. DuVal and V. Haynes, Best School Spirit; E. Adams and A. Owens, Most Athletic. lUHO ' S UJHO r -i LEFT TO RIGHT: FIRST ROW - Anderton, Preston, DuVal, South, Haynes, Brooks, Gibson, Pugh, Lilly, Maxwell, B. White, Brown, Byrns, Pritchett, Miller, Y. Armistead, Buckner, Belvin, Pierce, J. Hudgins, Knight, Callis, Adams, Powell. SECOND ROW - Townsend, Forrest, A. White, Respress, Thompson, Rowe, D. Hudgins, F. Hudgins, Leigh, Owens, Shipley, Edwards. THIRD ROW - Grinnell, Diggs, Spencer, F. Brown, Soles, Tucker, Foster. ’54 GRADUATES LEFT TO RIGHT: Archie Owens, V. Pres.; Yvonne Armistead, Sect.; Miss Davis, Sponsor; Ed Tucker, Historian; Earl Soles, Pres.; Alvin Knight, Treas.; Virginia Haynes, Reporter. In the autumn of 1949 a ijew eighth grade enter¬ ed M. H. S. Those who were in this class had worked hard for seven years to reach high school. They did¬ n’t realize that five of the happiest, hardest and most enjoyable years were ahead. As freshmen they were in the homerooms of Mr. George Matzner and Mr. Charles Skinner. The class elected Audrey White president, Yvonne Armistead secretary, Mary Joan Anderton vice president and Harold Diggs treasurer. Under the guidance of Miss Nellie Callis and Mrs. Myrtle Matthews during their sophomore year they elected Yvonne Armistead president, Diane Hudgins secretary, Ed Tucker treasurer, and Earl Soles report¬ er. When they became juniors, they had work to do. The Junior-Senior Prom was up to them now. To get under way they chose Ed Tucker president, Earl Soles vice president, Betty Shipley secretary, Alvin Knight treasurer, and Marilyn Townsend reporter. Mr. Fred¬ rick Schoen, Mrs. Bernice White, and Mrs. Harold Hudson helped them with the big job. The Prom final¬ ly became a reality on May 15. Stardust was the theme, and much to the surprise of the juniors it was a perfect evening. It finally happened! They became seniors, but it really didn’t feel any different. They elected officers for the last time and realized that they would be do¬ ing many other things for the last time as well. Earl Soles was elected to lead the class as president, Archie Owens became vice president, Alvin Knight treasurer, Yvonne Armistead, secretary and Virginia Haynes re¬ porter, Miss Roberta Davis was their sponsor. Marilyn Townsend was chosen May Queen and Bet¬ ty Shipley Maid of Honor for the annual May Day held on May 12. The year was coming to an end now plans for com¬ mencement were being made. Dr. Betnard Lipscomb was selected to give the Baccalaureate address on June 6 . The class decided on a gift, and at Commencement, it presented the school with a tape-recorder and record player. On June 4 the class had a picnic at Cherry Point. What fun! June 7 finally arrived! It was both the be¬ ginning and the end. The diplomas and awards were presented. Harriet Armistead received the first scho¬ lastic award and Yvonne Armistead received the second scholastic award. Betty Shipley was awarded the gen¬ eral excellence honors. Jack Maxwell and Estelle Adams received top awards in athletics, and Virginia Haynes won the Merit System Award. This class had finished its work at M. H. S. It was probably the last time they would be together, but as youth always does, they parted with their hopes in the future and their faith in God. 12 THOMAS HUNDLEY ABRAMS ESTELLE LOIS ADAMS Dramatics Club 1,2, 3,4; 4-H Club I; Science Club 3,4 (Treas.4); S.C.A.3 (Reporter 4); Beta Club (V.Pres.); Basket¬ ball 2,3,4; Softball 2,3,4; Annual Staff; Anchors Aweigh 2,3,4; Monogram Club 2 � 3 4 MARY JOAN ANDERTON Dramatics Club 4; 4-H Club I; Class V. Pres. I; F. H.A. 3; Safety Patrol 4. HARRIET SUSAN ARMISTEAD 4-H Club I; Library Club 2, 3,4 (Sec. 2, 3); Dramatics Club 3,4; Beta Club; Anchors Aweigh 3,4; Annual Staff 4. YVONNE VIRGINIA ARMISTEAD Class Pres. 2; Sec. 1,4; 4-H Club I (V. Pres.); Library Club 1,2,3,4 (Reporter 4); Safety Patrol 1,2 (Lt. 3); Dramatics Club 3,4; Anchors Aweigh 3,4; Annual Staff 3,4 (Asst. Ed. 3, Ed. 4) F. H.A. 3,4 (V. Pres. 4); Beta Club (Reporter). DAVID MATTHEW BELVIN F.F.A. 1,2,3 (Sec. 3); 4‘H Club 1,2. 13 HUGH BROOKS Baseball 1,2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Basket¬ ball 2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Science Club 4. FREDDIE LEROY BROWN 4-H Club 1,2; Beta Club. SHIRLEY LEIGH BROWN 4-H Club I; Dramatics Club 4; Library Club 2 ,3,4 (Treas. 4); Safety Patrol 3; S.C.A. 3; Anchors Aweigh 2; Beta Club. GERALD LEE BUCKNER Football 1, 2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2; Track 3,4; Science Club 3, 4; Monogram Club 3,4; Annual Staff 4. CLASS Of SHIRLEY ANN BYRNS F.H.A. 1,3,4. FLOYD MELVIN CALLIS 14 HAROLD MORGAN DIGGS Class Treas. I; Beta Club; S.C.A 2,4 (Pres. 4); 4 H Club 1,2; Monogram Club 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Baseball 3,4; Foot¬ ball Mgr. 3,4; Library Club 4. LARKIN TAYLOR DuVAL, JR. 4-H Club 1,2; Library Club 3; Science Club 2,3,4; Dramatics Club 2,3 (Sec. 4); Monogram Club 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 3,4. LONNIE DeWITT EDWARDS Football 2,3,4; Baseball 2; F.F.A. 1,2; 4-H Club 1,2; Monogram Club 3,4. SAMUEL SHORES FORREST Dramatics Club 2,3,4 ( v Pres 4 ); Band 1,2; Track 3; Football 3,4; Basketball 3,4; F.F.A. I; Science Club 2,4. HELEN MONDELL FOSTER Basketball 2,3,4; Softball 2,3,4; Science Club 1 , 2 , 3,4; Beta Club (Sec.); Anchors Aweigh 3,4; F.H.A. i,2,3,4 (Treas.4); Dramatics Club 1,2,3,4; 4 ' H Club 1,2; Monogram Club 3,4; Annual Staff 4. GLEN ADELBERT GIBSON (Transfer) Model Airplane Club I; Pro¬ jection Club 3. 15 GEORGIE VIRGINIA GRINNELL Basketball 3,4; F.H.A. 1,3,4 (Pres. 4); Anchors Aweigh 4; Dramatics Club 4; 4-H Club 1 , 2 ; Annual Staff 4; Beta Club. VIRGINIA ELLEN HAYNES Cheerleader 2,3,4 (Capt. 4); Science Club 2,3,4 (Sec. 3,4); Beta Club (Treas.); Class Reporter 4; Anchors Aweigh 3,4 (Asst. Ed. 3, Ed. 4); S.C.A. Sec. 4; Softball 3, 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Dramatics Club 1,2, 3,4; 4-H Club 1,2; Band 2,3; Monogram Club 2,3,4. DIANE MAE HUDGINS Annual Staff 4 (Bus. Mgr.) Dramatics Club 3,4; Library Club 2,3,4 (V. Pres. 4); Safety Patrol 2,3,4; Class Sec. 2; Beta Club; Anchors Aweigh 3,4; 4-H Club 1. EMMETT FLETCHER HUDGINS Safety Patrol 1,2; 4-H Club 1,2. CLASS Of FLORA JOYCE HUDGINS 4-H Club 1,2; F.H.A. 4; Science Club 2. MARGARET ANN HUGATE 4-H Club I; Basketball 2,3; F.H.A. 2; Beta Club. 1 6 BARBARA FLA VIA JORDAN F. H.A. 3,4; Library Club 1,2, 3,4; Beta Club; Softball 3,4; Basketball 2,4; Dra¬ matics Club 3,4; Annual Staff 4; 4-H Club 1 , 2 ; S. C. A. 3; Monogram Club 3,4. ALVIN SMITH KNIGHT Library Club 2,3; Monogram Club 3,4; Class Treas. 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Foot- ball Mgr. 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3,4; Track 3,4. FRANCES ELIZABETH LEIGH F.H.A. I; Safety Patrol 2,3,4; Beta Club (S.C.A. Rep.); Science Club 3,4; Annual Staff 4. DAVID ROGER LILLY F.F.A. 2; 4-H Club 1,2; Basketball 1; Baseball I; Football I. JOHN MAXWELL, III Monogram Club 2,3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4, Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Band 1 . 2 Annual Staff 4. MARILEE SCOTT MILLER Library Club 1 , 2 , 3,4 (Pres. 4); F.H.A. 3,4; Safety Patrol 2,3,4; Anchors Aweigh 2,3,4; Dramatics Club 3; 4-H Club 1 , 2 . 17 ARCHIE BALD OWENS Football 1,2,3,4 (Co-Capt. 4); Track 3, 4; Science Club 4; V. Pres. Class 4; Mon¬ ogram Club 1,2,3,4; F. F. A. 1,2. ANNIE RUTH PIERCE Library Club 1,2, 3,4 (Reporter 4); F. H. A. 3,4; Anchors Aweigh 2,3,4; Dramatics Club 3; 4-H Club 1,2. JEWEL PATRICIA POWELL Dramatics Club 4; 4-H Club 1. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PRESTON F.F.A. 1,2 (Treas. 2, V. Pres. 3 Reporter 4 )- CLASS Of EDWARD BURROUGHS PRITCHETT 4-H Club 1,2; F.F.A. 2,4. MARY LUCRETIA PUGH F.H.A. 3,4 (Sec. 3); Dramatics Club 2, 3,4; 4-H Club 2,3; Anchors Aweigh 2, 3, 4; Band 2. ROBERT TILTON RESPRESS F.F.A. 1,2, 3,4 (Reporter 2, Pres. 3,4). NORRIS HALL RICHARDSON JULIAN ROWE F.F.A. 2; 4-H Club I; Basketball 3,4; Baseball 3,4. ELIZABETH BRAXTON SHIPLEY Basketball 1, 2 , 3, 4 (Capt. 4); Softball 2,3,4; Science Club 3,4 (S. C. A. Rep. 4); Class Sec. 3; Anchors Aweigh 4; Dramatics Club 3,4; 4-H Club 1,2; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Library Club 1,3, 4; Beta Club. ’54 EARL LUMPKIN SOLES, JR. Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4 (Capt. 4); Football 1,2, 3,4; Library Club 3,4; Safety Patrol 1,2; Dramatics Club 3, 4 (Pres. 4); Class Pres. 4; Class V. Pres. 3; Class Reporter 2; Monogram Club 1,2, 3,4; 4-H Club 1,2. PEGGY ARLENE SOUTH F. H.A. 3,4; Dramatics Club 3,4; Science Club 4; Anchors Aweigh 3; 4-H Club 1,2. 19 DAVID HOSKINS STONE MARILYN ELAINE THOMPSON Safety Patrol 4. CLASS Of ' 54 MARILYN JANE TOWNSEND Dramatics Club 1,2,3,45 Science Club 3, 4; S.C.A. 4; Safety Patrol 1,2,3,45 Basket¬ ball 2,4; Softball 2,3,4; Class Reporter 3; Anchors Aweigh 4; Annual Staff 4; 4-H Club 1,2. HOWARD EDWARD TUCKER, III Football 1,2,3,4 (Co-Capt. 4); Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 1,2,3,45 Monogram Club 2,3,4; Beta Club; Class Treas. 2; Class Pres. 3; Class Hist. 4; S.C.A. 2,3,4; Safety Patrol 4. AUDREY PAULINE WHITE Beta Club (Pres.); Library Club 2,3,4; Safety Patrol 3,4 (Capt. 4); Dramatics Club 3,4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; 4 ' H Club 1,2 (Pres. 2); Science Club 3,4; Class Pres. I; Annual Staff 4; Anchors Aweigh 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Softball 3,4; Monogram Club 3,4. 20 BETTY JANE WHITE 4-H Club 1,2; F.H.A. 3,4; Anchors Aweigh I, Dramatics Club 2. hi fly Dfly Marilyn Townsend, Queen Betty Shipley, Maid of Honor. I Scene from the operetta Snow White LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Edwards, A. Pierce, J. Maxwell, S. Byrns, F. Brown, V. Grin- nell, S. Forrest, M. Anderton. Foreground- Miniature court. LEFT TO RIGHT: H. Diggs, M. Miller, N. Richardson, E. Adams, A. Knight, H. Armi- stead, E. Soles, V. Haynes. Foreground: Miniature court. After the crowning of the Queen. r 16 ' . m , y : . : t ' . v .M ' , Nowell Loop, Vice-President ooV-S SVi oc e Y Sbip le V Titlow LEFT TO RIGHT: Virginia Marchant, President; June Clark, Secretary Mrs. Cooper, Sponsor; Emma Marchant, Treasurer; Lucina Titlow, Reporter Mrs. White, Sponsor; B. Cannon E. Adams L. Hudgins D. Callis H. Rainier S. Jordan R. Basford L. Hudgins Y. Riley F. Adams B. Mise M. Vreeland A. South S. Callis B. Stuart R. Stewart v - Marchant N. Loop L. Ri tter l WiIliams Powell 23 c. Diggs G. Lewis A. Shinault B - Armistead B. Davis C. Ward E. Brown D. Cullison N. Crosby C. Diggs O. Diggs N. Hodges M. White V. Hall J. Davis C. Hudgins S. Hodges H. Elliott G. Brownley j. Callis L. Garrett I. Maxwell W. Brown C. Newton G. Mitchem LEFT TO RIGHT: Phil Sadler, Reporter; Bill Tatterson, Treasurer; Nancy Thompson, Secretary; Mrs. Clark, Sponsor; Joanne Davis, President; Audrey Hudgins, Vice-President; Mrs. Matthews, Sponsor. M. Rainier A. Carmichael R. Newton W. Garrett E. Hudgins N. Thompson B. Abrams B. Lewis A. Hudgins G. Hudgins S. Postles W. Hudgins W. Tatterson P. Hudgins D. Harrison G. Hudgins C. Hurst W. Lilly J. Fletcher J. Mitchem D. Fitchett G. Machen K. Brown G. Jones N. South R. Noble P. Rawls G. Odgen Deceased H. Small B. Leigh P. Sadler D. Hudgins W. Grinnell J. Buchanan J. Morgan N. Grinnell E. Faulkner C. Sadler A. Haywood P. Diggs D. White R. Lewis G. Hudgins M. White L. Hudgins j. Shackelford G. Kemp W. Rainier G. Crewe W. Byrns M. Daniels B. Hudgins T. Davis G. Fernald r. Thompson M. Pugh 1. Soles M. Parker V. Shackelford LEFT TO RIGHT: Jeanette Hudgins, Reporter; Norma Hudgins, President; Miss Jenkins, Sponsor; Mrs. Turner, Sponsor; Roberta Thompson, V. President; Juanita Guill, Sec¬ retary; Virginia Hall, Treasurer. E. Thomas S. Jenkins V. Hall A. White L. Brown J. Guill N. Hudgins C. Callis J. Hudgins R. Nuttall D. Hundley E. Callis R. Hudgins C. Morgan S. Lewis P. White T. Noble N. Thomas G. Brown J. Broaddus C. Hutson B. Adams D. Jarvis B. Brooking G. DuVal W. Gayle L. Fernald E. German C. Grinnell C. Wroten J. C. Hudgins C. White G. Hyde J. Diggs M. Callis D. Pugh E. Forrest R. Hubbard R. Crewe P. Lewis R. Wilson S. Crosby H. Brooks J. Callis V. Hudgins N. Bowles M. Small V. Miller J. Whitley R. Glenn G. Ashberry R. Buchanan D. Phillips M. Callis V. Wroten R. Grimstead B. Hodges V. Pritchett G. Jones S. Brownley R. White G. Roane LEFT TO RIGHT: Vicki Hudgins, Secretary; LeRoy Slate, Reporter; Mr. Pace, Sponsor; Gaylia Kline, Treasurer; Roland Callis, Presi¬ dent; Judy Oliver, Vice President; Miss Callis, Sponsor. 28 t- 3 R. Grinnell R. Forrest A. Hudgins S. Forrest J. Oliver E. Lewis K. Slaughter C. Collins B. Mise W. Morris L. Slate M. Tatterson M. Abrams J. Gibson G. Kline R. Callis J. Winder G. Pitcher R. Moore D. Atherton S. Green F. Smith W. Kemp H. Callis We are proud of our attractive home economics cottage. J. Grubb P. George B. Tomlinson D. Fernald R. Hudgins This is our industrial arts building. SEATED-LEFT TO RIGHT: E. Marchant, Art Editor; V. Haynes, Editor-in-Chief; V. Marchant, Asst. Editor; E. Adams, News Editor. STANDING: A. Hudgins, Sports Ed¬ itor; Mrs. White, Sponsor; R. Edwards, Sports Editor; Mrs. Clark, Sponsor; D. Shipley, Business Mgr.; L. Callis, Feature Editor. finCKORS flUIEIGH The Anchors Aweigh staff has put out six papers this year. A Halloween Party was held and ads were solicited to help finance the paper. Virginia Haynes and Virginia Marchant were sent to S.I.P.A. in May. The Library Club is a service organization whose common interests center around the li¬ brary activities of M.H.S. SEATED-LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. White, Sponsor; D. Shipley. FIRST ROW: C. Diggs, I. Maxwell, H. Armistead, S. Brown, Treas.; A. Pierce, Rept.; V. Marchant, Sect.; M. Miller, Pres.; D. Hudgins, V. Pres.; E. Marchant, B. Jordan, N. Crosby, C. Hurst, A. White, Y. Armistead. SECOND ROW: D. Shipley, L. DuVal, B. Armistead, G. Rowe, S. Jordan, E. Soles, E. Wroten, L. Titlow, J. Morgan, J. Mickelborough, B. Abrams, G. Lewis, M. White. LEFT TO RIGHT- Wh “e. A. Pierce. M iss fcnki™. S ° Utt ’ ' les � Accompanist. CHORUS Compliments of LOUIS GROH AND SON. LEFT TO RIGHT: FIRST ROW- L. Callis, M. Parker, M. Vreeland, E. Thompson, C. Hurst, I. Maxwell, J. Whitley. SECOND ROW- O. Diggs, E. Leigh, D. Hudgins, A. White, Captain, M. Townsend. THIRD ROW- E. Tucker, W. Tatterson, J. Mickelborough. STANDING- Mr. Turner, Sponsor, G. Powell, R. Wilson, L. Hudgins. LEFT TO RIGHT: STANDING-V. Haynes, Sect.; Miss Callis, Sponsor; D. Shipley, V. Pres.; H. Diggs, Pres.; A . Shinault, Treas.; Mr. Bates, Sponsor; A. Hudgins, Rept. SEATED-C. Hurst, J. Davis, J. Hudgins, E. Marchant, E. Tucker, E. Adams, K. Brown, Mrs. Matthews, Sponsor; W. Gayle, S. Brooks, L. Slate, M. Townsend, B. Shipley, E. Leigh, V. Marchant, V. Hudgins. Mr. Brown awards letters in the final assembly of the year. Ray will be co-capt of the football team next year. ' This page is sponsored by W. C. SAUNDERS. DRAIMICS CLUB LEFT TO RIGHT: K. Brown, Rep. ; R. Edwards, Rept.; S. Forrest, V. Pres. ; Mrs. Cooper and Miss Davis, Sponsors; B. Soles, Pres.; L. DuVal, Sect.; D. Cullison, Treas. If Boys Asked Girls for Dates Doris might give Ray a whirl . This play won. High Heart was presented again this year. mm n • 1! 11 11 ' lii i It - 11 m mmmmrn | $$$.js Turner looks after Pig of my Heart . iBBjS tp; 1 TJf ' : ' •; ; ; 0j[ j ’ L i jBm$ 1 New Members LEFT TO RIGHT,: SEATED - J. Grubb. STANDING - S. Forrest, J. Winder, N. Bowles, S. Green, G. Kline, B. Hodges, N. Hudgins, A. Hudgins, B. Shipley, Mrs. Turner, Sponsor; G. Hyde, H. Brooks, A. Owens. Mrs. Turner, E. Marchant, Dr. Garretson, Speaker, W. Hudgins Twelve new members were initiated into the Science Club in the fall. The club sponsored the Tidewater Science Congress for the second time. A trip to the National Science Fair in Indiana was given to the first prize winner, Henry Eichelberger of Christ Church. Second and third prize winners were sent to the Virginia Junior Academy of Science in Charlottesville, Virginia. The event was very successful with over thirty exhibits being entered from Tidewater high schools. LEFT TO RIGHT: FRONT ROW - D. Cullison, L. DuVal, E. Adams, Treas.; E. Marchant, Pres.; S. Lewis, V. Marchant, Sect.; Mrs. Turner, Sponsor. SECOND ROW - R. Basford, J. Buckner, G. Machen, G. Jones, B. Brown, L. Ritter, E. Faulkner, H. Foster, V. Pres.; E. Adams, E. Leigh, C. Diggs, L. Titlow, Rept.; B. Shipl ey, A. White, K. Brown, V. Haynes, M. Townsend. FIRST ROW-LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Clements, Sponsor; B. Leigh, Sect.; D. Harrison, R. Newton, Sen¬ tinel; J. Mitchem. SECOND ROW: J. Buchanan, E. Pritchett, C. Spencer, G. Jones, W. Garrett, S. Postles, E. Faulkner, B. Preston, Rept.; C. Diggs, L. Hudgins, B. Lewis, J. Fletcher, V. Pres.; S. Hodges, Treas. Not pictured, B. Respress, President. SEATED ON FLOOR-LEFT TO RIGHT a a N. Grinnell, M. white, c. Ward Sec. ' • B ' Wh ‘ ' e ' L Hudgins - 1 • Callis Pres . M R ept.; A White w c iect - ’ C- Huts on, S. Brooks r ,, ’ ™ eS ’ M B Abrams r u TteaS - DELING: N Hodges c ' P ’ Hudgins . 1 T ams � C Hurst . J. Guill, Y. Armistead v 8 ’ ° Wn ’ V ’ Grin nell, B. Davis J. Morgan, B. Stuart, N Crosbv r a ’ Pres STANDING: Miss Puller Snn ’ Mitchem m Grosby, I. Maxwell, M Miller c d ller S P onsor . A. P ' N ' Th ° m P son - A- Hudgins, J. cams. N Sourh. ym! ' ' VteeUnd ' V ’ SCORES Jack goes for a touchdown. LEFT TO RIGHT: FIRST ROW-Knight, Mgr.; Diggs, Mgr.; Gibson, D. Edwards, Soles, Buckner. SECOND ROW - Machen, Mitchem, Fitchett, R. Edwards, Basford. THIRD ROW - M. White, G. Hudgins, Rawls, Sadler, Lilly. FOURTH ROW - Mr. Brown, Coach; B. Hudgins, L. Hudgins, Brooking, W. Gayle, C. White. LEFT TO RIGHT: FIRST ROW - Tucker and Owens, Co-Capt.; Forrest, Maxwell, Brooks, DuVal. SECOND ROW - R. Gayle, Ritter, Loop, Brown, Hodges. THIRD ROW - B. Lewis, E. Hudgins, Newton, Faulkner, Shockley. FOURTH ROW - Hyde, R. Hudgins, S. Lewis, Callis. TyPICfll Of OUR ’53 SfflSOfl Compliments of BANK OF GLOUCESTER “Built by Service”. Courtland 13 Cape Charles 0 Caroline 6 Varina 12 Gloucester 19 Poquoson 12 Pleasant Hill 0 King William 14 Mathews 39 Mathews 32 Mathews o Mathews 19 Mathews 12 Mathews 21 Mathews 55 Mathews 25 The 1953 football season was one of the most success¬ ful M. H. S. has had; the de¬ termined eleven filled with courage and enthusiasm those places vacated by last years stars. Coached by Mr. Brown and led by co-captains Ed Tucker and Arch Owens, the team ' s final tally was six games won and only two losses. Arch led the Blue Devils with 13 TD’s for a total of 79 points followed by Earl Soles with 7 TD’S for a total of 48 points. As the cheerleaders led the students in the beloved Alma Mater at the final game, the football team suddenly realized the season was over. They had done a wonderful job l Tucker kicks off. Jack’s having trouble. ,„ T TO RIGHT: June Clark, Ann Shinault, Lavenia Davl N� cy Crosby, Rurh NuttaU. Stormy Brooks. Haynes, Head Cheerleader. Callis, Joanne and Virginia LEFT TO RIGHT: FIRST ROW - D. Shipley, A. Hudgins, J. Hudgins, G. Brown, J. Broaddus, N. Hudgins, H. Foster, A. White, B. Armistead, M. Townsend, B. Shipley, E. Adams, C. White. SECOND ROW: Mr. Brown, H. Brooks, V. Haynes, N. Crosby, R. Nuttall, J. Clarke, A. Shinault, L. Callis, S. Brooks, J. Davis, B. Abrams, Miss Jenkins. THIRD ROW: J. Rowe, A. Knight, R. Hudgins L. Ritter, R. Basford, V. Grinnell, L. Titlow, N. Thomas, R. Newton. FOURTH ROW: N. Loop, S. Hodges, L. DuVal, E. Hudgins, S. Forrest, E. Tucker, A. Owens, R. EdwaFds, J. Maxwell. LAST ROW: G. Brownley, J. Buckner, G. Machen, H. Diggs, E. Soles, R. Gayle, D. Fitchett, D. Edwards, L. Hudgins, W. Hudgins, K. Brown. Earl and McCray seem to expect action Kenny comes in for the kill Ed seems ready t6 get that ball Wayne shoots one 1 ■ w j • . Jjr If 1 ® fH 1C jgM P? e It -i l ( -gril 1 ; Lc ■■ Ok Xt , K|j “ iP 1 ‘ 1 1TI ? SHpwPvr W L X ' V Jf 1 ( TYAiUl rIm J wh n | ! ,,r ■’n sJkIh It... ? � 41 1 f Fv 1 H h ! f T f LEFT TO RIGHT: SEATED - Ritter, Fitchett, Brooks, Diggs, Soles, Captain; Forrest, Knight, Maxwell. STANDING - Coach Brown, Gayle, Edwards, Brown, Hudgins, Shockley, Basford, Loop, Smith, Brownley and Lilly, Managers. Conference M. H.S. 48 Toano 45 M. H.S. 60 Marriott 27 M. H.S. 48 King William 54 M.H.S. 44 Charles City 32 M. H.S. 45 West Point 69 scouts M. H. S. 36 Gloucester M. H. S. 64 Pleasant Hill M. H. S. 40 New Kent M. H. S. 33 Middlesex Non-conference M. H.S. 44 Poquoson 46 M. H.S. 40 Alumni 45 M.H.S. 36 King William 4 i M. H. S. 49 Poquoson 36 M.H.S. 34 Gloucester LEFT TO RIGHT: Gayle, Lewis, Hyde, Davis, Rawls, Coach Brown, Byrns, R. Hudgins, White, L. Hudgins Brooking, B. Hudgins. 40 Bland leaps high to take the ball from West Point. jny vhs SCORES M. H. S. IO Gloucester 19 M.H.S. 18 Gloucester 33 M.H.S. 24 West Point 25 M.H.S. 25 Christ Church 26 STANDING-LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss Jenkins, Coach; Jane Broaddus, Mgr.; C. Ward, Mgr.; Mr. Bates, Coach. CIRCLE-LEFT REAR TO RIGHT REAR: S. Jordan, N. Hudgins, A. Hudgins, G. Brown, B. Jordan, A. White, V. Grinnell, D. Shipley and B. Shipley, Co-Capt.; L. Titlow, E. Adams, B. Armistead, M. Townsend, H. Foster, M. Parker, J. Guill. • i ' vn-i � % SCORES Conference Mathews 6l Toano 14 Mathews 44 Marriott 45 Mathews 56 King William 21 Mathews 36 Gloucester 4 i Mathews 30 Pleasant Hill 45 Mathews 48 New Kent 35 Mathews 39 Middlesex 21 Non-conference Mathews 48 Poquoson 50 Mathews 57 King William 47 Mathews 4 i Alumni 20 Mathews 53 Poquoson 80 Mathews 27 Gloucester 34 LEFT TO RIGHT: FIRST ROW - A. White, V. Grinnell, B. Shipley, S. Brooks and E. Adams, Co-Captains, H. Foster, V. Haynes, J. Hudgins. SECOND ROW - L. Titlow, B. Armistead, G. Brown, N. Hudgins, D. Shipley, N. Thomas, J. Guill, J. Broaddus, Coach Jenkins. SOfTBHLL SCORES Mathews 14 Pleasant Hill 10 Mathews 5 Gloucester 20 Mathews 19 Middlesex 14 Mathews 7 Marriott 23 Mathews 5 Gloucester 11 LEFT TO RIGHT: FIRST ROW - H. Elliott, J. Maxwell, L. DuVal, P. Rawls, K. Brown, Coach Brown, L. Ritter, J. Buckner. SECOND ROW - S. Postles, G. Brownley, E. Tucker, A. Owens, R. Gayle, N. Loop, A. Knight. t ■ al 1 A 1 ' — 1 First place in the District was captured by our track team. They came in third in the State. The following events were won: J. Maxwell - 1st. Low Hurdles High Jump Broad Jump 2nd. -220 yd. dash E. Soles-2nd. Discus 2nd. 440 yd. dash L. DuVal-1st. Discus 2nd. Shot Put. E. Tucker-1st. Shot Put. 1 LEFT TO RIGHT: FIRST ROW - Coach Brown, A. Knight, E. Tucker, R. Edwards, S. Hodges, R. Hudgins, H. Brooks, J. Rowe, R. Basford, Mgr. J. Buckner SECOND ROW - H. Diggs, M. Shockley, B. Hudgins, K. Brown, L. Hudgins, R. Gayle, L, Ritter, D. Fitchett, G. Gibson, E. Hudgins. SCORES M.H.S. 4 Pleasant Hill 15 M.H.S. 10 Gloucester 15 M.H.S. 5 Middlesex 6 M.H.S. ii Christ Church I M. H.S. 3 Marriott 3 M.H.S. 4 Gloucester 13 M. H.S. 14 Christ Church 4 M. H.S. 4 Marriott 5 Larry crosses home plate with a four bagger. blue devil ninf Hugh gives it all he ' s got. fll.H.S. BOOSTERS DR. W. A. SADLER MR. WILLIS WARD, JR. MR. ALFRED MARCHANT, Attorney-at-law DR. JOHN R. GILL DR. EARL WARD MR. F. W. FORREST MR. W. M. MINTER MR. MRS. H. B. ARMISTEAD, JR. MR. J. W. MILLER MR. HUBERT HUDGINS MR. R. C. ANDERTON MRS. J. A. CLEMENTS MARSHALL DRUG STORE DEE’S GIFT BOX SHOWSIDE GRILL MIDDLESEX ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO. GRINEL’S FLORIST CUTHBERT AND HUGHES EMMA JANE SHOPPE MATHEWS BEAUTY SHOP GRAY’S PHARMACY BROADDUS SERVICE STATION MR. JOHN WARREN COOKE MR. E. L. PHILLIPS MR. W. I. HUDGINS MR. GEORGE A. PHILPOTTS MR. W. D. MOORE MR. CLARK COLEMAN DR. S. V. HART MR. HOLLAND L. WHITE MR. CHARLIE T. DIGGS MR. P. O. HUTCHINS MR. J. 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