Mathews High School - Clipper Yearbook (Mathews, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1962 volume:

MATH ,VJS HIGH SCHOOL UBRART At the tip of New Point, at the en¬ trance of the Mobjack Bay, stands New Point Lighthouse. This lighthouse has been a guiding light for clippers of old. It guides the more modern ships of to¬ day. It is with pride that we picture it here, an important landmark in our county. The Clipper — 1962 Mathews High School Mathews, Virginia Editor — Sandy Hall Business Mgr. — Delores Pitcher Sponsor — Mrs. Everett Trusch Mathews High School Education for Living With the passage of years, you may look back upon this school and this school year as the time when the darkness of ignorance sud¬ denly became bright with the gleam of knowledge. To preserve a record of these moments and the countless other experiences of you and your classmates, this annual strives to capture the eyes and minds of the scholarship, leadership, activities, and character of Mathews High School. Administration - -Facuity 4-7 Activities 62-84 Classes 11-31 Sports 35-46 Special Events 47-62 Contents MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRA ADMINISTRATION--FACULTY ACTIVITIES CLASSES SPORTS 3 SPECIAL EVENTS “ m m W0 1 Mr. H. K. Brown, Principal A D M I N I S T R A T I O N A N D F A C U L T Y Enthusiastic and competent in his work, Mr. H. K. Brown as principal of Mathews High School, offers guidance, en¬ couragement and understanding to the students. With an interest in the school ' s reputation and standing in the community, he urges the students to set their goals high and to obtain the very best from their high school edu¬ cation that they may graduate well rounded citizens. 4 Growth Starts in the Front Office Entering the MHS office, teachers, students, and visitors are met with a cheery smile. Because the school secretary goes about her work without hurry and confusion, one might believe her job to be an easy one, but there is more to it than meets the eye. She is also treasurer, computer, errand boy and called by the principal, my right hand man.” Below: School secretary, Mrs. Robert H. Callis. Another right hand man is Mr. Tatterson, the assistant principal. His duties range from signing notes, issuing one day excuses to waving good-by to everyone while he is directing traffic at 3:05. A fine Math teacher, greatly respected, he is often heard quoting poetry. MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY Mr. Brown and Mr. Forrest Mr. D. D. Forrest, the Division Superintendent, is the man behind the men. He is ever working toward improving our educational system. He is a frequent visitor to our school and he is well known to the student body. One of the highlights of our school year was his address to the student body during American Education Week. Right: Mr. Bernard Tatterson, Assistant Principal 5 Mr. Brown answers the phone that rings a hundred times a day. The Faculty The faculty is responsible for keeping unity within the school. Their leader¬ ship must maintain certain scholastic and moral standards and at the same time, guarantee a well rounded edu¬ cation to every Mathews High School student. Miss Nellie Callis William and Mary College English Mr. Melvin Fry B.S. Salem College Science and Physical Education Mrs. Allan Moughon Salem College Physical Education and Math Mr. Harry Clements B.S., V.P.I. Agriculture and Shop Mrs. Melvin Fry B.A. Salem College English Mrs. Richard Sadler B.A. Mary Washington College History and Government 6 Mr. Franklin Crittenden William and Mary Shop and Mechanical Drawing Mrs. Clayton Hammond B.S. Longwood College Chemistry, Biology, and Physics Mr. George Stevens B.M. Florida Southern College Music Mrs. Hudson Crockett B.S. Radford College Math Mrs. Ray Hudgins B.S. Longwood College History and English Mr. Bernard Tatterson B.S. Randolph Macon College Math Mrs. Jasper Dixon B.A. Westhampton College English and French Mrs. Sarah Lewis Longwood College Latin and English Mrs. Everett Trusch B.S. Mary Washington College Commercial Mrs. Allen Foster B.A. Madison College Home Economics Mr. Allan Moughon B.S. Salem College Math, Physical Education Mrs. C. Aubrey White B.S. Madison College Library Science and English MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL Safety Patrol 1st ROW, L. to R.: Harriett Wilson, Anita Sadler, Wilson Hudgins, John Reeves, Leon Leigh, Reba Carney, Ruby Jane Hutson, Tommy Anderton. BACK ROW: Mary Callis Diggs, Billy Bowen, Bob Hudgins, Donnie Hurst, Flora Morgan, Goldie Forrest, Katie Jones. This is a very important group in our school. They do their best to promote safety practices on the buses. Their services are indispensable. Office Assistants Always on the job, taking notes to teachers, giving out absentee lists, delivering phone mess¬ ages and a hundred and one other things, are these very busy people known as office assis¬ tants . They do a job that is essential to a well run school. 8 They Serve Others LUNCHROOM CASHIERS LUNCHROOM HELPERS SEATED, Katie Jones, John Robins. STANDING, Tommy Chestnutt, Bobby Chestnutt, Miles Dumville, Ronnie Broaddus. MATHEWS L. to R. Robert Solos, Bill Thompson, Linda Diggs, Ronald Hugate. HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARV Student Bus Drivers L. to R. Elton Hudgins, David Hudgins, Marshall Forrest, Shelton Raye Foster, Marvin Phillips, Billy Hutson, Tyrone Hudgins. 9 Their Motto Is Service Left: William, Keeping our floors nice and clean. Below: L. to R. -- Mrs. Louise Hudgins, Mrs. Ruth Singleton, Mrs. Irene Hudgins and Mrs. Melva Crewe. Coach Moughon chats as Willie and Gerald install our new backboards. Keeping our school plant func¬ tioning clean and efficient is no small job and to these gentlemen the credit must go. Gerald is the transportation man and he sees that the school buses are in condition go. Willie is our builder and our fixer. Hammer and Saw in hand, he ' s ready to cure any ailing window or door. When it comes to clean floors, William is the man who rates our thanks. Mrs. Earl Crewe, manages the cafeteria with the help of three other full time cooks, Mrs. Ruth Singleton, Mrs. Irene Hudgins and Mrs. Louise Hudgins. They prepare meals for an average of 400 to 430 people daily. A very wholesome lunch is sold for 30 £. 10 Classes There are five classes here at Mathews High School and they are presented here in the following pages with their elected class officers and their sponsors. Each class forms a definite part of the smooth working organization known as a student body. Each is important and each contributes in its own way. Each individual is en¬ gaged in the business of learning, the first and most im¬ portant function of this school. Our total number if 342 strong. 11 Gordon Dixon Boys ' Scholarship-- First Honor Robert Chestnut Boys ' Scholarship-- Second Honor Charlene Davidson Girls ' Scholarship-- First Honor Merit Award f Delores Pitcher General Excellence Award Linda Hudgins Girls ' Scholarship-- Second Honor S.C.A. Assembly--All eyes are on the Seniors as they march in for each formal assembly-- dressed appropiately in black white. Typical S.C.A. Assembly Seniors in Black and White Dotty Lewis D.A.R. Award Tommy Millen Boys ' Athletic Award Margaret Armistead Girls ' Athletic Award Class Officers: Parliamentarian, Linda Hudgins; Charlene Davidson, Historian; Reporter, Dean Pugh; President, Bunny Foster; Secretary, Emily Diggs; Vice-President, Sandy Hall; Treasurer, Delores Pitcher who was absent the day the picture was taken. Seniors Five years ago, we wondered if we would ever be Seniors. Now we are at the end of this five years road and we look back with mingled thoughts --some satisfied, some wishing they had done better--but we have reached our goal. The future is before us and we must face it. The idea of work does not bother us; we had that in school. When we become dis¬ couraged, we shall look back at our defeats and triumphs which should encourage us. We came through all right. Why worry now? Career ' s door is standing wide open, waiting. Charles Ralph Anderton Tommy Anderton Margaret A. Armistead Juanita Bendall Most dependable -- Roy Wayne Williams and Delores Pitcher Bonnie Brown Carlton Brownley Dalton Brownley Melvin A. Callis Reba Carney Robert S. Chestnutt Catherine Clarke Charlene Byrd Davidson Donnie Diggs Emily Sherrill Diggs Suzanne Dillehay George Gordon Dixon Roland Lewis Foster, III Shelton Raye Foster Lois George Bonnie Gloth Karen Godsey Seniors Most Athletic -- Tommy Millen and Margaret Armistead Helen Hale Sandy Hall 16 Lois Haywood David Hudgins William A. Hutson, Jr. Dorothy Ann Lewis Eloise Lewis Thomas L. Millen Shirley Moore Best All Around -- Bobby Chestnut and Dottie Lewis Earl S. Otey, Jr. Marvin Phillips Delores Pitcher Charles Milton Pugh Most Likely to Succeed -- Linda Hudgins and Gordon Dixon Roy Wayne Williams Seniors Dean Pugh William G. Ray, Jr. Carl W. Roane Anita Sadler Nancy Lee Sadler James Shipley John Smith Elizabeth Marie Staib Yvonne White Sponsors: Mrs. Dixon and Mrs. Moughon Once again the Clipper Staff has developed an annual which it believes surpasses all previous annuals. Though the staff is small in size, the work in no way reflects this. Each mem¬ ber has had a very definite job to do and has done it in a most efficient manner. The realization of this Clipper has been the result of months of hard work. It has sought to capture for you the highlights of a good school year and present them to you in a picture story as well as a story of words. We hope that when you show this book to your grandchildren, you will do so with pride. L. to R. -- Delores Pitcher, Helen Hale, Karen Godsey and Mary Massey Stevens Select pictures for the yearbook. 20 Each year it seems the job of producing an annual gets big¬ ger and bigger and the staff gets better and better. They are always working, taking pictures, editing, composing, and carrying the dummy around. There are always deadlines to meet and always work to do. The finished product, the Clip¬ per, is well worth it. Here on these two pages, we proudly recognize the people who have made this book possible. I . 0 Sandy Hall Editor in Chief MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY Delores Pitcher Business Manager L. to R. SITTING -- Elaine Hudgins, Literary Editor, Betty Staib, Typist, Bonnie Brown, Typist, Emily Diggs, Assistant Literary Editor, Sandy Hall, Mrs. Trusch Editor, Nancy Sadler, Art Editor, Linda Hudgins, Sports Editor. Advisor 21 Class Officers: Billy Hudgins, Jr., Parliamentarian, Nancy Brooks, Secretary, Judy Ward, V. President, Shirley Hudgins, Historian, Robin Powell, President, Louise Hudgins, Re¬ porter, Bonnie K. Davis, Treasurer. Juniors After a long hard struggle, we have finally reached the status of upper classman to become juniors. We conducted the most successful magazine drive in the history of the school, and after years of waiting, we received our class rings which re¬ sulted in many admiring glances at our hands. Our main extra curricular activity was the prom. While dancing to smooth music under soft lights, surrounded by fabulous decorations, we felt our prom was really a success. We are looking forward to being seniors and we will strive to make our Senior year, a year to remember. Juniors MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY Virginia Ambrose Bettye Armistead Brenda Armistead Cindy Ashberry Peggy Bing William Bodurtha Ronnie Broaddus Harlan Brooks Nancy Brooks Billy Broughman Joe Burton Barbara Callis Lloyd Callis Richard Callis Marcia Clark Woodrow Curfman Bonnie Kay Davis Dickie Dawes Marty Diggs Miles Dumville James Edwards Esther Farris Ann Fernald Sandy Fitchette Betty Forrest Sheldon Foster Billie Ann Gloth Linda Gray Ann Hinman Beverly Hudgins Bill Hudgins Bob Hudgins Buddy Hudgins C. W. Hudgins Dean Hudgins Juniors John Elwood Hudgins Louise Hudgins Robert G. Hudgins Shirley A. Hudgins Tyrone K. Hudgins William S. Hudgins, Jr. Bill Hurst Donnie Hurst Ruby Jane Hutson Jerry Jagger Johnnie Jarvis Carol Kensler Thomas Kimball Mary Owens Robin Powell Andrea Respress Ed Sadler Chucky Sutton Helen Tatterson John Robert Thompson Ida M. Trusch G. T. Ward Judy Godsey Ward Bobby West Barbara White Rawland White Leo Whiticar 24 Sophomores Class Officers L. to R.: Nancy Faye Sadler, Secretary; Charlene Rainier, Vice-President; Sharon Brown, President; Ricky Hammond, Treasurer; Virginia Ann Pugh, Reporter Sophomores Sophomores translated wise fool are well named. Some tenth graders are very Intelligent, but being only Sophomores, they don ' t take life too seriously. They love parties, and sock hops. This year ' s Sophs are invading clubs with enthusiasm. The band and athletic department have counted on their help. They seem to be a very busy group of people, looking forward next year to attaining the dignity of Juniors. Sophomore Kathy Billig Billy Bowen Elizabeth Broaddus Mickey Brown Sharon Brown Wayne Buchannon Barbara Callis Melvin Lee Callis Weldon Cannon Bryon Carmean Billy Council Juanetta Daniel Ronnie Daniel Charles Terry Davis Phyllis Davis Dianne Diggs Joe Diggs Mary Callis Diggs William Edward Diggs Jean Carole Edwards Cynthia Fitchett Anne Forrest David Earl Forrest Diane Forrest Davenport French Johnny Gayle Ronnie Greene Ricky Hammond Cheryl Hearn June Hubbard Butch Hudgins Carolyn Hudgins Linda Hudgins Robert C. Hudgins William Bailey Hudgins Danny Hunley 26 Class Sandi Hurst Mary Jackson Brenda Joseph Clifton Kemp Peter Maxwell Nancy Sue Moore Charles Morgan Paul Owens Tommy Owens Virginia Pleva William H. Phelps Jimmy Phillips Virginia Ann Pugh Charlene Ranier Charles Lee Rammell John Guy Ripley, Jr. John Arthur Robins Charles Robert Sadler Nancy Anne Sadler Nancy Faye Sadler Phillip Sadler Bud Shinault Judy Smith Lois Thompson Jerry Williams Harriett Jane Wilson Right: Sponsors Mrs. Fry and Mrs. Hammond MATHEWS high school ubrakv Freshmen .iJisipo® giw,; w 6tV ' ,,.5 «,.! � « ’ ' ■ ■ ' . jrftqpv -• r ■ I Jr ■ % 1 Class Officers, L. to R.: Russell Armistead, Jr., Treasurer; Flora Morgan, Chaplain; Howard Armistead, President; Lenny Adams, Reporter; Richard Armistead, Secretary; Dottie Foster, Vice-President, (absent). Freshmen This is a very exciting group--this Freshman class. One has a feel¬ ing that more will be heardfrom them as time goes by. It is the largest class in school and one of the most spirited groups. They are well represented in all phases of school life. First and most important, there are more Freshmen on the honor roll precentage wise than any other group. They are well represented by cheer¬ leaders. Their feet have already begun to run on the athletic field, and they are definitely here and making progress. Freshmen Lennie Adams Barbara Ambrose Laurel Anderton Howard Armistead Richard Armistead Russell Armistead, Jr. Granville Ashberry J. C. Ashberry Linda Bing Gary Broughman Ronald Brown Raymond Busic Danny Cade Richard Callis Ronald Callis Larry Cannon Rita Alice Cannon Tommy Chestnutt Connie Collins Ellen Wade Cray Leslie Croxton Charles Davidson Richard Davis Robert Diggs Colanne Diggs Jean Diggs Norman Dinwiddie Wicky Dixon Goldie Forrest Dana Kay Foster Dottie Foster Beverly Gayle Bobby Gayle Lois Garrison Michael Gibson Wendy Hall Christy Haywood Mary Ellen Haywood Suzanne Hinton Diane Hornberger Betsy Hudgins Katherine Hudgins Marlene Hudgins Mary Linda Hudgins Mildred Hudgins Patricia Hudgins Herbert Stevens Hudgins, Jr. Wilson Hudgins Freshmen Judy Hugate Ronnie Hugate Scotty Hyatt Loretta Ingram Edwina Jackson Gayle Jarvis Earl Jordon Linda Jordan Richard Miles Flora Morgan Gerald Morgan Patricia Sue Morgan Erwin Morris Judy Owens Beverly Phelps Violet Pugh Wayne Preston Wayne Rainier Genie Richardson Keith Sadler Ronald Sadler Mary Ruth Sears Cecil Shaw William Shockley June Sutton Bill Thompson Byron Thomas Joyce White Richard White Roxie Clark Class Sponsors L to R: Miss Nellie Callis Mrs. Richard Sadler 8th Grade GH SCHOOL l Class Officers: President, David Glasser; Vice-President, Steve Layton; Treasurer, Don Glasser; Secretary, Rita Smith. Absent, Ruth Ann Cannon, Reporter. (Brother Don congratu lates twin brother Dave.) 8th Grade What can we say of the 8th graders? Bouncing merrily along-- getting lost, being found (in many ways), making friends, giving and taking, but mostly becoming--yes, becoming a part of Mathews High School. He strolls down the hall, gazing admir¬ ingly at a senior, wondering if he will ever attain that status. New subjects, new methods of grading, S.C.A. assemblies, pep rallies and just plain sociability fill his days, to say nothing of study and study he must. One conclusion is reached--he is proud to be at the high school and time passes fast. Who knows what next year may unfold? 8th Grade Edgar Wilson Adams Billy Armistead Mary A. Armistead Lynn Ball Jack Billups Diane Bohannon Tommy Bowen Bobby Brown Cindy Brown Larry Brownley Annette Callis Betty Lou Callis Paulette Callis Wayne Callis Ruth Ann Cannon Billy Carney Mary Ann Childress Danny Corbett Jane Daniels Robert L. Davis Linda Diggs Cyrus Dolph, IV Phyllis Edwards Fleet Foster Sherwood Foster Mary Ann Gibson David Glasser Don Glasser Billy Godsey Earl Grinnell Dianne Gwynn Rosalind Hammond Pearl Hodges Jerry Howlett James Hubbard Dalton Hudgins Don Ray Hudgins Ernie Lee Hudgins Janice R. Hudgins Jeannie Hudgins Nelsonia Hudgins Robert R. Hudgins Sharon Hudgins Wayne Hudgins Wendy Hudgins Johnnie Hurst Michael Hutson Sarah Hutson 8th Grade Sudy Lawson Steve Layton Leon Leigh Galen Lemmon Lorraine A. Matthews Wendell Minor Sandra Mitchem Eddie Morgan Judi Morgan Paulette Morgan Rebecca Nelson David Owens Harriet Ann Pitcher James W. Ray John Reeves Roberta Respress Lynne Sadler Rita Smith Nancy Soles Lewis Stephens Johnny Thomas Paul Townsend Wallace Twigg, Jr. Bill Walker Allen Ward Vickie J. White Robert Lynn Soles James Pierce Rodney Hugate Right: 8th grade sponsors -- Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Crockett and Mrs. Trusch. Above: Trips are numerous and packing is always a chore. Left: Elaine Hudgins presented a novelty act with the band during its annual spring concert -- she was quite a hit. Blue Devil Brass Band FRONT ROW left to right: Elizabeth Broaddus, Jean Edwards, Phillip Sadler, Galen Lemon, Mildred Hudgins, Dottie Foster, Eddie Morgan, Genie Richardson. SECOND ROW: Bryan Thomas, Earl Jordan, Lynn Sadler, Vickie J. White, Tommy Kimball, Joe Burton, Beverly Gayle, John Layton, Sharon Brown, Charles Davidson. STANDING Judy Ward, Andrea Respess, Robert L. Soles, Lewis Stephens, Billy Council, Rita Cannon, Ruth Ann Cannon, June Sutton, and Director,George Stevens. Above: Strutting down the main street of Mathews, the band give out with That Mathews Jazz. Right: L. to R. -- Mr. George Stevens, Director, Sharon Brown, Drum Major and Bill Foster, past Drum Major. Congratulations all around. MATHEWS HIGH S6HO0L LIBRARY The Band The band has participated in numerous events this year. We have held parades in our county, as well as attending Christmas parades. Highlight of the year was the band ' s trip to Richmond City Stadium to partici¬ pate in half-time ceremonies at the V. M. I. Richmond football game. Both major and minor changes have been made in the band. George Stevens, our new director, is a graduate of Florida Southern College. After work¬ ing with Fred Waring ' s Pennsylvanians, Mr. Stevens came here this fall to start his career in music education. The band shows a high degree of school spirit, by participating in half-time shows at our football games. Below: Just about packed and ready to roll going to perform out of town. -- the band is 35 Chorus THE A CAPPELLA CHOIR The A Cappella Choir of Mathews High School is composed of thirty-four members. Although this year was not one of our busi¬ est, it was a good one. The Choir accepted several various invita¬ tions from churches, civic activities, and school assemblies, especially to sing at the Spring Festival held at Mathews Court House. During Christmas, the choir joined the band for a sing a-long at Mathews Court House. Two members of the choir, Robin Ann Powell and Charlene Davidson, altos, were selected for Central All State, conducted by the renowned choral composer, Dr. Noble Cain. Choral Club Officers Left to right: Charlene Davidson, Secretary-treasurer; Katherine Clarke, Librarian; Elaine Hudgins, Reporter, SEATED, Margaret Armistead, President. FIRST ROW, left to right: Margaret Armistead, Charlene Rainier, Linda Diggs, Rita Smith, Virginia Ann Pugh, Mary Ann Gibson, Jane Daniels, Lynn Ball, Roberta Respess. SECOND ROW: Dana Foster, Charlene Davidson, Mary Alice Armistead, Phyllis Edwards, Beverly Phelps, Betsy Hudgins, Betty Staib, Gordon Dixon, Pianist. THIRD ROW: Janice Hudgins, Wendy Hudgins, Paulette Morgan, Wicky Dixon, Rita Cannon, Jeanie Hudgins, Roz Ham¬ mond, Lorraine Matthews. FOURTH ROW: Emily Diggs, Elaine Hudgins, Beverly Gayle, Katherine Clarke, Harriet Pitcher, Marcia Clarke, Ellen Cray and Flora Morgan. Athletics M ATH pialcSiB 1 ♦ Athletics In the past year, we have competed with some of the fore¬ most teams of the area. When our teams take the field or floor, everyone has been assured that not only have we done our best to win, but we have showed a fine spirit of sports¬ manship and cooperation. We have been acquiring prestige at a steady pace. The challenge of supporting our teams has been met head on by the student body and the teams have supported us by presenting an impressive record of victories and achievements. •L. to R. -- Chucky, Dickie, Rawland, and Billy, Jr. Scores Mathews Poquoson.26.13 Tappahannock . 7.20 Grange Hall... 12.13 West Point.... 9. 0 Pleasant Hill . . 14.20 New Kent .... 27. 7 Middlesex .... 0. 6 Gloucester.... 20.14 After graduating eleven of the teammates we had last year, the M.H.S. foot¬ ball team did a grand job of pulling through with a total of 4 wins and 4 losses to their credit. Teamwork and fine sports¬ manship were outstanding characteristics of the ’61 football squad. Ready for Action: Ed Sadler, Bill Hurst and Bill Broughman. Action on the Gridiron -- Mathews Vs. Gloucester. (Top) Triple Threat Men — ROW 1 -- Kneeling: Bill Bodurtha, Marvin Phillips, Charles Ware, Billy Hudgins, Jr., Bobby Chestnutt, Elton Hudgins, Jr., Joe Burton, Rawland White. SECOND ROW: Terry Davis, Ricky Hammond, Miles Dunville, Bill Hurst, Joe Diggs, Melvin Callis, Weldon Cannon, Chucky Sutton, Dickie Dawes. THIRD ROW: Howard Armi- stead, Marty Diggs, Billy Diggs, Clifton Kemp, David Earl Forrest, Paul Owens, Billy Broughman, Edward Sadler, Peter Maxwell. 38 Left: Coach Moughon gives instruction to Varsity Co-Captains Billy Hudgins, Jr., and Bobby Chestnut. Below: Coach Melvin Fry talks over the big game with J.V. Co-Captains Norman Dinwiddie and Keith Sadler. and the J. V.’s MATHEWS HIGt SCHOOL .ibKAK 1st ROW L. to R.: Don R. Hudgins; Scotty Hyatt; Richard White; Michael Hutson; Danny Corbett; Jerry Howlett; Paul Townsend; Steve Layton. SECOND ROW: J. C. Ashberry; Tommy Chestnut; Terry Davis; Lennie Adams; Melvin Callis; Joe Diggs; Norman Dinwiddie; WallaceTwigg,Jr. Jimmy Phillips. THIRD ROW: Richard Armistead; Kieth Sadler; Paul Owens; Clifton Kemp; Russell Armistead, Jr.; David Forrest; Howard Armistead; Cecil Shaw. 39 L. to R. -- KNEELING: Coach Moughon, Billy Hudgins, Tommy Millen, Miles Dumville, Billy Broughman. STANDING: Dickie Dawes, Bobby West, Joe Diggs, Bill Hurst, Chucky Sutton. Basketball Is Fun Basketball season closed for the ' 61-62 session with Mathews in fourth place in Group III, District E com¬ petition. The Blue Devils had an overall record of 8 wins and 7 losses and a conference record of 5 wins and 3 losses for fourth place. In the tournament the team was unable to improve their standing and finished with fourth place. ABOVE: Coach Moughon with Co-Captains Tommy Millen and Billy Hudgins, Jr. RIGHT CENTER: The boys in a huddle prepare for a second half -- after this, they will be hustling --RIGHT: Miles Dumville shows his good shooting form. Varsity Scores West Point. .49. .... 48 Gloucester. .37. .... 31 Pleasant Hill . . . . .72. .... 49 Middlesex.. .67. .... 61 New Kent.. .55. .... 62 Christ Church. .56. .... 64 Christ Church . . . . .53. .... 42 West Point. .68. .... 59 Middlesex. .55. .... 47 Marriot.. .28. . . . 101 Poquoson . .30. .... 65 Gloucester. .34. . ... 43 King William. .60. .... 81 Grange Hall. .66. .... 75 Charles City. .42. .... 82 TOURNAMENT Middlesex.63.57 West Point.67.58 J. V. Team Junior Varsity Coach, Melvin Fry Norman Dinwiddie drib- shows David Earl a few pointers bles down the court, on shooting. From Start to Finish Left to right: Keith Sadler, Richard Armistead, Billy Diggs, David Earl Forrest, Weldon Cannon, Russell Armi- stead, Jr., Coach Fry, Norman Dinwiddie, Lenny Adams, Johnny Gayle, Howard Armistead, Charles Davidson, Micheal Hutson, Bobby Diggs. Jackets” Girls’ Basketball The girls’ basketball team of Mathews High School experienced a very hard fought season this year. Slow in starting, they came on to win six of the eight games, and claimed third place in the District E standings. Much credit must go to the competent coaching of Mrs. Allen Moughon. Scores Mathews.31 Gloucester.37 27 Pleasant HilL ... 30 18 Middlesex.12 35 New Kent.17 24 Marriot.23 28 King William ... 19 47 Grange Hall .... 10 32 Charles City. ... 21 Above Left: Coach Moughon bandages Beverly ' s sore foot. Center Left: Forwards, Louise Hudgins, Ann Hin- man, and Charlene Rainier check scores with managers, Carolyn Hudgins and Harriett Wilson. Below: KNEELING, L. to R.: Edwina Jackson, Louise Hudgins, Elaine Hudgins, Beverly Hudgins, Margaret Armi- stead, and Ann Hinman. STANDING: Brenda Armistead, Linda Gray, Virginia Pleva, Mrs. Moughon, coach; Nancy Faye Sadler, Loretta Ingram, Charlene Rainier. — ' I a 9 um m 7 m H .•■ ' ] 1 ■ «r BL Rt rJSM j ■ ■ m R ' 8j — i Mm Wk MR, Ji MX.-. gR M L Track FRONT ROW left to right: William Phelps, Tommy Chestnut, Don Hurst, Rawland White, Peter Maxwell, Howard Armistead, Russel Armistead, Joe Burton. SECOND ROW: Coach Fry, Dickie Dawes, Bobby Chestnut, Tommy Millen, Bill Hurst, Elton Hudgins, Jr., Ricky Hammond, and Chucky Sutton. Champions in District Competition MATHEWS HIQH SCHOOL LIBRARY The speedy Mathews track team took first place in the District E Group III track meet in Williamsburg. Although the Blue Devils won only four first places, the good depth of the team more than made up for the lack of top spots. First place winners: Chucky Sutton, Bill Hurst , Tommy Millen. Below: Five men from Mathews High. Bottom: Bill, Dickie, Joe, Chucky, and Rawland ready for action. Below: See Here, boys. A trophy well deserved, says Coach Fry. Baseball Scoreboard The M. H. S. baseball team finished the 1961- ' 62 season with a record of 3-7 overall and 2-6 in district play. Joe Burton led the Blue Devils with a batting average of 310. Billy Diggs and Charles Sutton supplied the rest of the heavy batting. Dickie Dawes and Norman Dinwiddie were the leading pitchers. Since the Blue Devils are not losing any players this season, they should show plenty of promise for the next season. Diamond Men Top: Billy, Jr., and Billy Diggs in the on deck circle. Center, Left: Catcher ’’Yogi ' Joe Burton ready for action. Center Right: Bill Hurst and his big bat ready. Bottom: The bench waiting, waiting, waiting. Scores Mathews 4 Gloucester 3 7 New Kent 4 1 West Point 5 2 King Wm. 3 2 Pleas. Hill 4 1 Gloucester 5 2 Middlesex 5 2 Charles Cty 6 0 Grange Hall 8 25 Marriot 9 Ace pitcher, Norman Dinwiddie, gets pointers from Coach Moughon. Good double play combination, Chucky Sutton to Dickie Dawes. MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY Spirited from Start to Finish Managers: Clifton Kemp, Charles Davidson. Left to right, Marty Diggs, Donnie Hurst, Rawland White, Bobby West, Bill Hurst, Joe Burton, Billy Diggs. SECOND ROW: Coach Moughon, Chucky Sutton, Dickie Dawes, J. C. Ashberry, Norman Dinwiddie, William B. Hudgins, Joe Diggs, David E. Forrest. Above: Coach Moughon talks things over with ace pitcher Hinman, and Catcher Betsy Hudgins. Right: Beverly shows off her unique batting form. Softball Team — Better ’ n Average Season Four Wins Two — Losses The Girls’ Softball Team finished its ' 62 season with a 4-2 record. The returning lettermen for the season were Beverly Hudgins, Ann Hinman, Louise Hudgins, Nancy Faye Sadler, and Margaret Armi- stead. Plays were sparked by the fine pitching of Ann Hinman and the hard -hitting of Betsy Hudgins and Beverly Hudgins. Mathews 3 New Kent 5 18 King Wm. 5 23 Pleasant Hill 6 3 Middlesex 19 21 Charles City 6 16 Marriot 8 KNEELING, center, Coach Moughon. FIRST ROW, SEATED; left to right: Betsy Hudgins, Louise Hudgins, Brenda Joseph, Virginia Pleva, Margaret Armistead, Nancy Faye Sadler, Ann Hinman, Beverly Hudgins, and June Sutton. STANDING: Carolyn Hudgins, Loretta Ingram, Mildred Hudgins, Ann Fernald, Dean Hudgins, Brenda Armistead, and Cynthia Fitchett. Cheerleaders The 1961-62 Cheerleaders encouraged good sportsman¬ ship, which is a wonderful thing and to this principle our school must cling! As usual our Cheerleaders were always on hand to give the team their best support. The Cheerleaders want to give a big thanks to the students, whose support was so appre¬ ciated. The girls did a superb job of trying to maintain school spirit at the games and always urging most em¬ phatically, Let ' s --Go -- Fight -- Win! Left to right: Co-Captain, Bonnie Gloth; Captain, Suzanne Dillihay, Billie Ann Gloth, Emily Diggs, Shirley Moore, Carole Bing, Charlene Davidson, and Nancy Sue Moore. 1 4 Linda Hudgins -- President Right to left Mary Ruth Sears, Danny Cade, Bill Thomp¬ son, Betsy Hudgins, help out, by selling drinks at ball game. The girls ' sports class is dedicated to the promotion of integrity and sportsmanship on the playing field. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Hudson Crockett and Mrs. Allen Moughon the club enjoyed a very active year. Throughout the sport seasons the girls maintained a con¬ cession stand for the avid fans, while during the school session they operated a snack counter for the enjoyment of the students. In the fall of the year, the club took privilege in honoring the 1961-62 football team with an autumn dance. Sports Class — Busy, Busy!!! FRONT ROW L. to R.: Mrs. Moughon, Sponsor; Mary Jackson; Margaret Armistead; Charlene Davidson; Nancy Moore; Peggy Bing; Louise Hudgins; Mrs. Crockett, Sponsor. SECOND ROW: Beverly Hudgins; Harriet Wilson; Edwina Jackson; Brenda Armistead; Charlene Ranier; Loretta Imgram; Nancy Brooks; Billie doth. THIRD ROW: Dean Hudgins; Nancy Sadler; Ann Hinman; Kathy Billig; Shirley Moore; Carolyn Hudgins; Easter Farris; FOURTH ROW: Ann Fernald; Elaine Hudgins; Emily Diggs; Shirley Hurst; Bonnie Davis; Linda Gray. Activities Activities What are your interests? Perhaps they are journelism, dramatics, homemaking or Morse code. Our activities are so varied that a student can always find an activity to suit his particular interest. All it takes to belong to any of these varied extras is a pure interest in the sub¬ ject. Pooling knowledge together is one of the best ways to learn. The various activities all go to complete this picture of the well rounded individual--the goal of this school. Standing L. to R. Don, Carole, Mardy, Rawland. SEATED: Brenda, Barbara, Juanita. (1) Dottie Lewis, President; (2) Bonnie Kay Davis, Vice President; (3) Charlene Davidson, Secretary; (4) Suzanne Dillehay, Treasurer; (5) Shirley Moore, Reporter. S. C A. The governing body of the Student Cooperative Association, the whole student body, is the S.C.A. Council. This council is composed of five officers and a representative from each homeroom, club and organization in the school who are chosen by their fellow students. A school wide election is held each spring for the officers of the coming year. It would be futile to state all the purposes, aims and projects of the S.C.A. because of their great number. Listed below are some of their accomplisments this year: (1) Grace before meals in the cafeteria. (2) A new and better honor system. (3) Honor week. (4) Attended distr ict meeting in Hampton with Bonnie Davis and Charlene David¬ son taking part on program. (5) Attended forum in Richmond with Dottie Lewis on panel discussion. (6) New flags for school. (7) S.C.A. members and seniors taught one day in honor of teachers. (8) Saw that all elections were handled fairly. (9) Improved Recreation Centers. (10) W. G. H. disc jockey -- Recreation Center. (11) Several as¬ sembly programs. (12) Decorated doors at Christmas. (13) Howdy Week” for eighth graders. 50 - Ik v _ I --- - SEATED, Elaine Hudgins, Margaret Armistead, Charlene Davidson, Shirley Moore, Mr. Brown, Miss Callis, Mrs. Sadler, Bonnie K. Davis. STANDING, Ann Hinman, Gordon Dixon, Wendy Hall, Sandra Hall, Nancy Sadler, Shirley Hudgins, Andrea Repress, Delores Pitcher, Lewis Stephens, John Guy Ripley, Janice Hudgins, Emily Diggs, Suzanne Hinton, Nancy Brooks, Eloise Lewis, Cythinia Fitchett, Rosalind Hammond, Philip Sadler. S. C. A. Doings 1. Easter Assembly and the lovely cross decorated by the students. 2. S.C.A. presented the sponsors, Miss Callis and Mrs. Sadler with poinsettas at their Xmas Assembly. Mrs. Sadler proudly carries hers. 3. Sponsored by S.C.A., doors are lavishly decorated by each homeroom for the jolly season. 4. Seniors marching in for a typical assembly. 5. Cindy points out to Margaret -- the event -- Xmas Holiday dates -- the place -- front hall on the school calandar, provided monthly by S.C.A. Melvin Callis; President The Future Farmers of America is composed of ten members. We have had a very interesting year and have grown as a club in many ways. We entered the following contests in the Tidewater Federation: (1) Forestry, in which we placed fourth, (2) Soil judging, in which we also placed fourth, (3) Crop judging, in which we again placed fourth, (4) Rifle shooting, placing fifth, (5) Tractor operations, in which we really did shine, placing First in the Federation and second in the Eastern Area. Charles Ware was the driver and Mr. H. N. Clements is our sponsor. F. F. A. L. to R. -- Wendell Minor, Donnie Diggs, John Arthur Robins, Charles Morgan, Charles Ware, Carlton Brownley Peter Maxwell, Wayne Buchannon, Edwin Morris. 52 The Future Homemakers of America is an organiza¬ tion for girls now taking or who have taken at least one year of Home Economics. The purpose of the club is to preserve and promote better family living and the main goal is to promote good will through getting to know our neighbors at home and abroad. This active organization has projects including -- a Fall Rally in Gloucester, Spring Rally in Mathews, the Snowflake Ball, planning meetings, a district social with the Future Farmers of America at Mathews, cook book sale, writing to foreign pen pals, purchasing a bulletin board for the cafeteria, and other minor activities. The members also spon¬ sored F.H.A. Week in which an activity for each day was planned. This week ended with a Mother- Daughter-Father-Son Banquet held with the F.F.A. The members were given a Betty Crocker test in which Sandy Hall received the highest score and was given the Betty Crocker Medal. Karen Godsey, President SEATED, Anita Sadler, Louise Hudgins, Bettye Armistead, Shirley Moore, Ann Hinman, Ruby Jane Hutson, Sandra Fitchett, STANDING, Ann Fernald, Beverly Hudgins, Sandra Hall, Eloise Lewis, Brenda Armistead, Virginia Ambrose. (Mrs. Foster, Sponsor, Not Shown.) 53 SEATED, Left to Right: Betty Staib, Secretary; Dottie Lewis, Vice-President; Charles Ware, Reporter; Mrs. White, Librarian; Elton Hudgins, Treasurer. STANDING: Katie Jones, Brenda Armistead, Bettye Armistead, Roxie Clark, Ronald Hugate, Carol Kensler, Beverly Phelps, Ann Fernald, Margaret Armistead, Dean Pugh, Sandra White, Reba Carney, Sandra Fitchett, Kay LaVerne White, Juanita Bendall, Phillip Sadler, Charles Morgan, Davenport French, Billy Diggs. Absent, Bonnie Brown. Library Club The Mathews High School Library Club, which has a limit of twenty-five members, is pri¬ marily a service club. Students who need all of their time for study are not encouraged to join. Club members are expected to serve their fel¬ low students willingly and cooperatively. Li¬ brary assistants help in checking books, typing, keeping individual reading records, preparing bulletin boards, and beautifying the library. 54 BOOKS ARE GATEWAYS TO KNOWLEDGE AND HAPPINESS 1st ROW: Louise Hudgins, Ann Hinman, Nancy Brooks, Bonnie K. Davis, Sandra Fitchett, Betty Staib, Margaret Armistead. 2nd ROW: Andrea Respress, Sandra Hall, Ester Farris, Emily Diggs, Beverly Hudgins, Linda Hudgins, Shirley Hudgins. 3rd ROW: Dottie Lewis, Ann Fernald, Gordon Dixon, Elton Hudgins, RonnieBroaddus,Billy Hud¬ gins, Ricky Hammond. 4th ROW: David Hudgins, Billy Diggs, Elaine Hudgins, Robin Powell, Dean Hudgins, Barbara White, Charlene Davidson. Mrs, Hammond, Sponsor, Not Shown. , - r MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY Dramatics Club The Dramatics Club has enjoyed a very successful year. Our club has presented Gray Bread, a one-act drama at the District E Group III Play Festival. It re¬ ceived a rating of distinguished, which is the highest honor award. We also par¬ ticipated in the state competition. The Dramatics Club has also journeyed to Williamsburg to the Phi Beta Kappa Hall to witness two wonderful plays pre¬ sented by the College of William and Mary. Below: SEATED lelt to right: Charlene Davidison, Andrea Respress, Suzanne Dillihay, Robin Powell, (not shown) Winners in District I Play, Gray Bread. Assistants in Production: STANDING left to right, Elaine Hudgins, and Lin da Hudgins. Suzanne Dillehay, President F. T. A. The Future Teachers’ Club of America is open for membership to those students who are inter¬ ested in the teaching profession and maintain at least a C average. Each year the F.T.A. car¬ ries on projects to raise money for a scholarship to be awarded to a Senior who is planning to become a teacher. Mrs. Ray Hudgins and Mrs. Allen Foster are our sponsors this year. Delores Pitcher, President Right to left Carolyn Hudgins, Louise Hudgins, and Delores Pitcher show Sweat shirts sold to raise money for annual scholarship presented by F.H.A. Left to right: Elaine Hudgins, Ruby Jane Hutson, Shirley Hudgins, Emily S. Diggs, Mrs. Hudgins, Bonnie Kay Davis, Wendy Hall, Margaret Armistead, Sand ra Fitchett, Wicky Dixon, Rita Cannon, Ricky Hammond, Carolyn Hudgins, Bryan Thomas, Gary Broughman, Louise Hudgins, and Beverly Gayle. I V m 1 ‘ .. IB IWbl tBw 9 56 Tri-Hi-Y Left to Right: Mrs. Hudgins, Charlene Davidson, Mrs. Lewis. SECOND ROW: Marlene Hudgins, Karen Godsey, Mary Haywood, Linda Hudgins, Linda M. Hudgins. THIRD ROW: Colanne Diggs, Virginia Ann Pugh, Jean Diggs, Connie Collins, Rita Cannon, Cynthia Fitchett, Sandra Fitchett. FOURTH ROW: Louise Hudgins, Ann Hinman, Pat Hudgins, Ruby Jane Hutson, Catherine Hudgins, Ellen Wade Cray, Flora Morgan, Harriet Wilson. FIFTH ROW: Wendy Hall, Gayle Jarvis, Judy Hugate, Katie Jones, Cindy Ashberry, Anne Femald, Nancy Faye Sadler, Nancy Anne Sadler, Betsy Hudgins, Beverly Gayle, Carolyn Hudgins. The Tri-Hi-Y The club, with a membership of 29, carries out its purpose of creating, maintaining and extending throughout the home, school, and community high standards of Christian character. Among the numerous activities of the club for this year are collection of food at Thanksgiving for Patrick Henry Hospital, contributions to the Ruritan Christmas basket fund, sponsoring the Red Cross Drive and contributing to the Mental Health Clinic. Other school activities are sending club members as delegates to the Model General Assembly in Richmond, sending members to Hugenot High School for the fall district meeting, placing the thought for the month on the bulletin board, and also keeping a scrapbook of the clbb and its life. Sandy Hall, President 57 Latin Club Latin Club The Latin Club has been organized for four years under the leadership of Mrs. Lewis. The purpose of the Latin Club is to create and maintain an interest in the study of Latin in school. Although this year’s club is some¬ what small in number, it is a very enthusiastic group. Twenty-five new members were initiated March 28. Terry Davis, President Right: Formal initiation for new Latin Club members was both dignified and impressive. Left to right: Louise Hudgins, Nancy Ann Sadler, Margaret Armistead, Gordon Dixon, Carolyn Hudgins, Nancy Faye Sadler, Dottie Lewis, Nancy Brooks, Bonnie Kay Davis, and Mrs. Lewis. 58 Science Club The Mathews High School Alpha, Beta, Gamma Science Club is an enthusiastic group of scientifically-inspired students under the sponsorship of Mrs. Clayton Hammond. Club members must have ac¬ quired some science courses at the school and try, generally, to promote more study of science. This year it is under the leadership of Bobby Chestnutt, president. Our Alpha, Beta, Gamma Club is a proud member of the National Science Clubs of America. Robert Chestnutt, President Left: Students conduct experiment in Chemistry. SEATED, Left to Right: Robin Powell, Linda Hudgins, Esther Farris, Louise Hudgins, Emily Diggs, Gordon Dixon. STANDING: Charlene Davidson, Beverly Hudgins, Cynthia Fitchett, Ricky Hammond, Andrea Respress, Nancy Sadler, RonnieBroaddus,Margaret Armistead, Elaine Hudgins, Dottie Lewis, Sandra Fitchett. 59 Beta Club Gordon Dixon, President The Beta Club is an achievement-service organization whose pur¬ pose is the promotion of the ideals of honesty, service, and leader¬ ship. Its sole function is to encourage the student to do his best academically and morally, and to strive to make himself a real asset to his school and community. The Beta Club of Mathews High School was started in 1947 and is now a member of the Middle Penninsula Beta Federation. The State Convention was held in Roanoke this year and was well attended by Betas. One must have a B average and the qualities of achievement, character, and leadership to be eligible for membership in the Beta Club. Robert Chestnutt Catherine Clark Charlene Davidson Emily S. Diggs Suzanne Dillehay Bonnie Gloth Sandra Hall Linda Hudgins Dottie Lewis Thomas Millen 60 Radio Club The Radio Club has been organized at Mathews High for two years. The Club’s purpose is to increase the interest of students in the field of radio and elec¬ tronics. Several students are continuing to learn the International Morse Code in order to qualify for their Hams License. Our future plans are still to have a Ham station on campus so students can com¬ municate with other parts of the world. This club meets every fourth Wednesday at 9:00 A.M. Charles Pugh, President SEATED from left to right: Elton Hudgins, Jim Shipley, Charles Ware, Charles Morgan, Johnny Gayle, Phillip Sadler. STANDING: Mr. Moughon (sponsor), Billy Diggs, Marty Diggs, Joe Diggs, William Hudgins. Anchors The ANCHORS AWEIGH staff consists of approximately forty juniors and seniors, including the editor and two co-editors for each page. This year we have edited five large issues, and two Anchors Aweigh, Jr. Also, we tried something new this season. We mimeographed some of our editions. This was a good experience for us and helped keep us out of the red. The last edition, sold on Senior Day,was dedicated entirely to Seniors and their activities throughout the year. Much credit for our success this year must go to Mrs. Marcia Fry,our hard working sponsor, and Charlene Davidson, our very efficient editor- in-chief. Much was contributed by Margaret Armistead, Shirley Hudgins, Linda Hudgins, Robin Powell, Suzanne Dillehay, Ann Hinman, Emily Diggs, and Andrea Respess, our various page editors. Our business manager, Dottie Lewis,and her assistant Shirley Moore, saw to it that the treasury was never empty. All in all, we ' ve had a good year. Above Left: Shirley Hudgins, Robin Powell, Linda Hudgins, Co-editor front page, Margaret Armistead. Center Left: Editor-in-chief, Charlene Davidson. Below: Business Staff: Business Editor, Dottie Lewis (Not Shown), Sandy Hall, Karen Godsey, Bonnie Brown, Shirley Moore. BACK ROW: Elaine Hudgins, Anne Fernald. 62 MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY A weigh Right: Fourth page staff: 1 to r: Emily Diggs, Ann Hinman, Andrea Respress. Center: L to r: SEATED: Sandra Fitchett, Katie Jones, Elton Hudgins, Judy Ward, Miles Dunville. STAND¬ ING: Ruby Jane Hutson, Cindy Ashberry, Nancy Brooks, Betty Staib, Helen Hale, Ronnie Broaddus, Reba Carney, Virginia Ambrose. Bottom: 1 to r: Louise Hudgins, Bonnie Davis, Billie Anne Gloth, Linda Gray, Anita Sadler, Mrs. Fry, sponsor, Beverly Hudgins, Esther Farris, Dean Hud¬ gins, Marcia Clark. 63 Andrea Respress, President French Club La Circle Francais was newly organized at Mathews High this year. The club sponsor is Mrs. Jasper Dixon, teacher of French I and II at the school. The group of 17 club members, consisting of students having had at least one year of French, has adopted red, white and blue as its colors taken from the Tri- Colors of France. Honi Soil Qui Mai Y Pense is the French Club ' s motto which when translated means Honor to Him Who Thinks Honor. This was derived from the Honor of the Garter, a famous order of royalty in France. La Circle Francais has its main pur¬ pose the promotion of study and interest in the French language, arts, people, and customs. Left to right: Mrs. Dixon, Philip Sadler, Cynthia Fitchett, Sandy Hall, Jimmy Philips, Robin Powell, Elaine Hud¬ gins, Dottie Lewis, John Guy Ripley, Charlene Rainier, Emily S. Diggs, Sharon Brown, and Judy Ward. 64 Specialties Specialities An integral part of the M. H. S. curriculum is the accent which is placed on the social swirl. Whether it is just a few together or the Junior Senior Prom, we all are af¬ forded an opportunity to enhanse our personalities. Fun is a very important part of every student ' s life and with¬ out it life would not be worthwhile. All work and no play makes for dull people and we are not dull. We have eagerly taken advantage of all these specialties, for not only were we eager to learn from books, but from life. Football Fall Football Queen 1961 -- Miss Shirley Moore When the frost gets on the pumpkins and the leaves begin to fall--The Mathews High School students then get ready for a ball-- One of the highlights of fall, in fact, one of the specialties of the year, is the annual football dance, declared by many to be the nicest get together of them all. Here the football queen is presented and crowned. She really is crowned at half time on the football field and the dance is given in her honor. The queen is nominated by the team and elected by the student body. Four princesses are also elected in this manner at the same time. Miss Shirley Moore was elected to reign as queen and her princesses were Miss Margaret Armistead, Miss Carol Bing, Miss Suzanne Dillehay and Miss Sharon Brown. Below 1. to r. SEATED: Miss Carol Bing, Miss Suzanne Dillehay, Miss Shirley Moore, Miss Margaret Armistead, Miss Sharon Brown. STANDING: Escort Joe Harvey Bailey, Escort Henry Burroughs, Escort Dickie Dawes, Escort James Edwards, Escort Joe Burton. Dance Hi-Lite MATHE WS H.GH SCHOOL « ' Above: The Queen and court are served first in the refreshment line. Below: Everyone had a wonderful time especially when the Refreshments were served. Above: Miss Margaret Armistead and Escort James Edwards do the modern dance, the TWIST. Christmas Comes to Kneeling at the alter, Little Brother (Bonnie Gloth) offers prayer. (1) All the great, well dressed ladies offer up their gifts, but the chimes do not ring. (2) Then came the choir into the great church and the stirring Xmas, music was heard. (3) Pedro (Suzanne Dillehay) and Little Brother (Bonnie Gloth) wait out side the great church, shivering in the snow. (4) All the great and expensive gifts are offered but the chimes do not ring. (5) Then suddenly. Little Brother lays his small silver coin on the Altar, and the chimes ring out loud and clear, symbolizing the true mean¬ ing of Xmas. Why the Chimes Rang The Senior Class proudly presented Why The Chimes Rahg for the annual Xmas play. This pantomine was adopted by Dottie Ann Lewis from the story written by Raymond McDonald Alden. This beautiful simple story in all it ' s simplicity illus¬ trated the true spirit of Christmas. M.H.S. in Jolly Fashion (1) The Queen of the Snow Flake Dance, Miss (6) David Glasser decorates Mrs. Trusch’s door for Shirley Moore, is crowned. Xmas. (2) At the Snow Flake Dance, Mr. Clements, ap- propiately gets full of snow flakes. (3) Some Mistletoe is hung over Mr. Tatterson ' s XmaS $C6n6S ArOUnd tH6 PlaC6 head and he gets kissed. (4) Princess Karen Godsey and escort. Bill Broughman. L - v , (5) Another Princess, Sandy Hall with escort James Diggs. BELOW: The chorus goes caroling around the village on a cold, cold December night. Jjf A t j j mI i A? .J . ,iA 0 ' j ' JSSm rmSM r ' M M ■KIP ■ 1 y % W 4 ;v • AmH I l • ¥ tHH : t C j : ' I; ,■ r£ l ■( I v H X j Jr h jT ' yVj I | % tl All Hail the Queen of May On Wednesday, February 14, 1962, the stu¬ dent body elected by popular vote Miss Elaine Hudgins to reign as Queen of May and to serve as her maid of honor, Miss Shirley Moore. Also elected by popular vote of the student body were mem¬ bers of the queen ' s court, the ladies in waiting. Those chosen were Misses Suzanne Miss Elaine Hudgins is crowned official Queen of May by Mr. H. K. Brown, before an admiring crowd in the School auditorium. RIGHT: Master Curfman and Little Miss Crittenden, crown bearer and flower Girl . . . Dillehay escorted by Donnie Diggs, Carole Bing es¬ corted by Jim Ship- ley, Dottie Lewis escorted by Roland Foster III, Eloise Lewis escorted by Marshall Forrest, Jr., Emily S. Diggs escorted by William Hutson, Margaret Armistead escorted by Charles M. Pugh, Charlene Davidson escorted by Tom¬ mie Millan and Anita Sadler es¬ corted by Ralph Anderson. Each lady in waiting picked her own escort. All are members of the Senior Class. The Official Party, including Queen, Maid of Honor, Small attendants, Ladies in Waiting and their escorts-- Quite a lovely sight . . . Miss Shirley Moore, Maid of Honor Under Southern Skies — The Junior Senior Prom — Mathews Style Friday rnght, May 18, the high school auditorium took on the appearance of the lawn of a Southern mansion. Gay Southern belles and their handsome escorts graced the lawn of this beautiful mansion as they gathered for the Junior-Senior Prom. Under Southern Skies was the theme of this gala affair. Pink and blue colors and twinkling lights were used to similate a sky on a summer evening. The seven-piece Louis D’Arville orchestra, from Sandston, was seated on the lawn directly in front of the Southern mansion. Flower gardens and picket fences lined the walks along the side of the orchestra. Couples entered the lawn of this mansion through an archway of magnolia branches and blossoms. Near the archway was a sparkling pool with lilies floating on the water. The outer edge of the lawn represented stone fences and grassy knolls dotted here and there with flowers. A program was presented during intermission of the prom. The Southern theme wascarried throughout the entertainment. Juniors, Seniors and guests dance, eat, and at times just gaze at each other. 72 Here couples are enjoying the Mathews High School social highlight of the year. Below: Students sit out a few just to chat and socialize. Entering through the Magnolia arch, these students really enter fairy land. Bemused Juniors add to the prophesy by singing appropriate lines every now and then. i HISTORIC CARDER RE EK State Champion Debators: Negative team Genie Richardson, and Dottie Foster. Affirmative: Nancy Brooks and Bonnie Davis. Below, School representatives in district: Billy Broughman, Charlene Davidson, Dottie Lewis, Dean Pugh, Mrs. C. A. White, coach, and Tyrone Hudgins. State Champion Public Speaker: Robin Powell. Forensic The forty-seventh annual Forensic meet was held in Charlottesville, May 4-5. Mathews High had five winners at district and all five went on to win at state. They were: Girls ' -- Public speaking, Robin Powell; Af¬ firmative -- Debate Team, Nancy Brooks and Bonnie Kay Davis; Negative -- Debate Team, Dottie Foster and Genie Richardson. This was the first time in the history of Mathews High School that a team has won two consecutive years at State. This singular honor goes to Misses Nancy Brooks and Bonnie Kay Davis. Mrs. C. A. White, the Forensic director and debate coach, accompanied the girls. enly Commencement Week Long Awaited — Is Here Mathews high school library ' For what will we be remembered? We cannot say that this was the best class to be graduated from Mathews High -- such judgement is beyond our limits. We have ac¬ cepted our challenges and we have earnestly tried --in our own way to make our contribution. As Freshmen and as Seniors, we 55 have represented a variety in potential and fullfillment. We would be remembered then, as strivers. Senior Day — Graduation Week — Unforgetable!! Unforgetable Graduation — End and Beginning Sponsors Mrs. Moughon and Mrs. Dixon straighten caps and give a few last minute instructions to dignified (?) graduates. Gordon Dixon, first scholastic honor, accepts with pleasure a scholarship from Mr. Carlton Blanchard, given by the Ruritan Club. Gordon will attend the University of Richmond. Caught off guard, together as ever, Sandra gives Roy Wayne a last minute check--wedding bells will ring for them just after graduation. ( A high school diploma and Suzanne steps happily out of the door into a new world. Red eyes, tears and a little teasing from the boys--all this makes commencement week memorable. Tis the last time I ' ll ever walk up this aisle as a student and so, such thoughts provoke tears. Juanita and Eloise show off diamonds to admiring classmates. Their future has been decided. S ' - 1 We Have Presented the Students Top: A few of the Senior girls happily lend their voices in song -- with the help of Mrs. Miller, who is also always happy. Center: Hungry Prom goers served by Eighth grade girls Under Southern Skies -- a happy, happy, time. Right: Edgar Wilson does his important bit, and he does it with pleasure, so it would appear. Here are the students of Mathews High School -- 457 strong. Here reflected in their faces is the warm love and devotion for Mathews High School. Here is shown their enthusi¬ asm for living. They are working together and functioning as a united organism, called a student body. In Their Joys MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY and Sorrows Little things are so important, Ex¬ changing the latest news at lunch¬ time -- having a coke and potato chips together and seeing the happy expression of the teachers at 3:05 P.M. Pep rallies have a place in our lives too. There have been so many joys and just a few sorrows, but both have been shared with the knowledge that we are growing, growing, growing in many ways at Mathews High. We are learning to get along in this world. Above: An amus¬ ing incident in assembly is al¬ ways well receiv¬ ed. Here students reflect their en¬ joyment. Left: An enthusi¬ astic group -- they are getting ready for band booster day with an eye on future trips, to be sure. Below Left: Roz displays the watch she won. Her classmates share in her happiness. Below Right: The latest news is of¬ ten shared at lunch over a coke and some potato chips. 79 In Their Work and Their Play There are always many hours of work . . . class work, home work, lab. work, library work, paper work, annual work and other work, too. It all adds up to building blocks in that wonderful pos¬ session called education. There has also been time for play, for all work and no play makes even Mathews High School students dull people and we are never dull, so we have worked AND played. REWARD i warns i ® Above: Work or Play? That is the question. At least, it seems that way to Bunny. Play for the Classmate who knocked them out of his hand and work for you know who. Left: I Could have danced all night” says Bonnie, who probably did, according to her aching feet. Below Left: The bulletin board in the cafeteria -- partially the work of one David. Below: A moment of thanksgiving in the cafeteria as grace is said before each meal. Above: Faith in a machine is demonstrated by Sandy Fitchett in Room 2, Period 2. Minus her shoes, we are confident good typing has something to do with happy feet. In Their Faith and Loyalty Above: Each morning in her homeroom devotions are held and the pledge of allegiance is given to the flag. Below: Spring house cleaning and our many trophies are given careful attention. Loyal Seniors expertly do the job. ,ife is built on faith. We have aith in our school, our country nd our nation. We have faith n our parents and in our teach- rs. We have faith in our riends and in ourselves. We re loyal to our flag, our school nd our nation. We must be- ome the leaders of tomorrow nd faith and loyalty are the tepping stones to good citizen - hip. 81 In Their Victories and Defeats Above: This is the type of achievement of which we are most proud -- scholastic! Here Mr. Brown presents certificates of achievement for high scores on the National Education Development Test . . . Recipients are: Louise Hudgins, John G. Ripley, Nancy Sadler, Miles Dumville, Robin Powell, Billy Broughman and Judy Ward. Absent: Christy Haywood and Charles Davidson. Below: Achievement of another kind -- elected to represent Mathews High School at Boys ' and Girls’ State Billy Hudgins, Jr., Miles Dumville, Nancy Brooks and Bonnie Davis. Our Victories and defeats unite us. All types of competition present a united student body. This spirit fills our hearts and ears and drives us on to win, but win or lose, we strive. Below: It seems, in Basketball, the whole county is united behind the teams. In Their Hopes and Dreams For what do Seniors hope and dream-- Seniors who have stars in their eyes? They hope for fame, perhaps, but surely for a pleasant, peaceful world and those little things which make for happiness, for most will till a small plot. A Look Through the Window By Bunny Foster Often I look through the window, Something there hoping to see, If only the bell would ring. Ah! Then I would be free. Often my classmates look through the window, Something they are hoping to see. If only the bell would ring. Ah! Then we would all be free. Sometimes my teachers look through the window, Something they are hoping to see, If only the bell would ring, Ah! Then they would be free. Just three more months to look through the window, Then we will all be free. ABOVE: Bunny Foster looks through the window, this particular window, perhaps for the last time--June7--His Famous poem, written in March is printed here. The bell has set him free --for just a short time perhaps. BELOW: L. to R.--Marshall, Earl, Sheldon Ray, Carlton and Billy--The boys are congratulating Billy for his perfect attendance record for his entire high school enrollment--and they are also talking over their future plans. --not for tomorrow, but for life. MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY In One Good School-Year 1961-62 The Students depart and leave the tired old building quiet--Not even a footstep or an echo will be heard here--Tis ' the end of a good, good year. SCHOOL HIGH VaKTHEWS