Mathews High School - Clipper Yearbook (Mathews, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1964 volume:

MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY ’64 CLIPPER THE MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY SsfSIf i x ys® Pt ’ jj m 1 jjt-fW |||rt W g 1 1 , rim m, •I vV n r i ' . f 4 f 1 1 f BVvS MW j1 J. jw Jjl || V ' SSvi ffl W k vi IKSSM i j 1 . j L , f 1 wfe J ■ i 1 k ; ' :-W 1 Good fellowship at lunchtime — Editor -- Sharon Brown Business Manager -- Phyllis Davis Adviser -- Mrs. E. Trusch Contents Page Administration and Faculty . 4 Classes . 9 Organizations . 27 Sports . 47 Features . 59 Below: Students arrive at Mathews High via school bus to begin a day of work and some play. f=K5S Imf i ' T 11 mm mm mwi. mm i srjssssi: n mss memmme n mm mm Isilll Located in the center of Mathews County is Mathews High School -- erected in 1939, it is an exceptionally pretty school in an ' especially pretty setting . Here the future citizens of our fair county are edu¬ cated to work and play . Right: An important part of our plant are the Home Economics Cottage and the Shop Building, from which come many works of art. MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY r. . • . • ■■ • ‘ r fm ; K : • « « ' • ’ C V . 40 - 4 A — • ••••; -p T - - - ' ■• - V •-. .:ZHt • ' „ ... ■ ' ' ■ r ’J - • U  ' . - ■ e- . .a w m- ‘s s 35 . ' % ' m v ; . ' ■... ' ' t . . , • f  • • « “ ’ ' 4 fc , ™. . i « 4 . - m. 4 2 V ■■ ' Cj • - • . • - - . 2SS The Guiding Hands Mr. H. K. Brown, Sr., Principal One wonders how our principal finds the time to do so many, many things. Always there when needed by teachers and students, he is giving his best to Mathews High School. Es¬ pecially proud when h is students come out on top in academics, leaderships and sports, Mr. Brown runs a good school and is respected by all. Right: Mr. Forrest, the power behind us all, congratulates Mr. Brown on an especially fine school year. Administration Mr. W. B. Tatterson Assistant Principal Checking notes and granting one day excuses keep our Assistant Principal busy each morning. He is a good friend, a staunch individual and an excel¬ lent teacher. Mr . D . D. Forrest Superintendent of Schools Always interested in boys and girls having the best possible education, Mr. Forrest is an alert, pro¬ gressive administrator, much admired by the people who work with him. Office A Phone call, an absentee slip or a gentle reminder from the office will bring an office assistant to your door. Under the direction of Mrs. Callis, these volunteer workers add a great deal to the smooth operation of the office . r flpg J loL — — Wttu gwf Jgf’ W v Bp- Am af % mu f i | WjS 1 Above: Mrs. Robert Henry Callis, the best School Secretary in the South. Above 1 to r -- Linda Jordan, Virginia A. Pugh, Kathy Billig, Violet Pugh, Mary C. Diggs, Sandra Hurst, Jean Edwards, Loretta Ingram, Joyce White, Mrs. Callis, School Secretary. The Faculty of Mathews High Mrs. M. B. Brown B. S. , Longwood College History, English 8th Grade Sponsor Miss Nellie Callis William and Mary College English, Guidance Junior Sponsor Mr. Harry Clements B.S., V.P.I. Agriculture, Shop Safety Patrol, F.F.A. Mr. Frank Crittenden William and Mary Shop, Mechanical Drawing Mrs. Hudson Crockett B. S. Radford College Math, Sophomore Sponsor Mrs. Jasper Dixon B. A. , West- hampton College History, French, Freshman Spon¬ sor, Beta Club, French Club Miss Sandra Eley B.M.Ed. , R.P. I. Music, Band, Chorus Mrs. Allen Foster B. A. Madison College Home Economics Freshman Sponsor F.H.A., F.T.A. Almost the best part of the day -- Faculty at lunch. Mr. Melvin Fry B. S. Salem College Science, Geo¬ graphy, Track Coach, J.V. Bas¬ ketball, Fine Coach Football Mrs. Melvin Fry B.A. Salem College English, Senior, Sponsor, School paper. Mrs. Clayton Hammond B. S. Fongwood College Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Senior Sponsor, Science Club, Dramatics 6 Diligent Mind Extenders Each morning the members of the faculty sign in in the principal ' s office. Sometimes there is a line. Mrs. Aubrey White B. S. Madison College Library Science, English, Forensic Coach, 8th Grade Sponsor Mrs. Everett Trusch B.S. Mary Washing¬ ton College Commercial, Year Book Sophomore Sponsor Pay Day! Mr. Brown hands Mrs. Hudgins that special envelope that al¬ ways brings smiles at the end of the month. Mrs. Ray Hudgins B. S. Longwood College History, English 8th Grade Sponsor, F.T.A., Tri-Hi-Y. Mrs. Sarah Lewis Longwood College Latin, English Sophomore Sponsor Latin Club, Tri- Hi-Y. Mrs. Allen Moughon Salem College Physical Education, Typewriting Coach, Girls ' Ath¬ letics, Cheerleaders, Sports Class. Mr. Bernard Tatterson B. S. Randolph Macon College Math Comdr, William Thompson U.S. Naval Academy B.S. Machine Engineering Math, Science Freshman Sponsor, Radio Club Mr. Allen Moughon B.S. Salem College Math, Physical Ed. Head Coach Foot¬ ball, Baseball, Bas¬ ketball, Radio Club Mrs. Richard Sadler B.A. Mary Washing¬ ton College Junior Sponsor, History, Government, Guidance, S. C. A. 7 Mrs. Crewe and her able money takers. STANDING L to R -- Rodney Hugate, Don Ray Hudgins, Tommy Chestnutt, Ricky Hammond, Mrs. Crewe. SEATED Peter Maxwell, Terry Davis. Above: Mrs. Singleton shares a treat with two of her assistants, Cliff Kemp and Charles Morgan. We .Couldn ' t Do Without Our Unsung Heroes Left: Helping themselves after they have helped everyone else are Richard Ash- berry, Darwin Lewis, Michael Adams and Dana Foster. Not always in the limelight, not always on the scene, but always on the job are these unsung heroes so necessary to any day at Mathews High School. Below: Our two Mrs. Hudgins believe that cleanliness is really next to the best thing . Below: William faithfully reloads the coke Machine for that pause that refreshes. A CL A SSES Math Class -- Sophomores — 3rd Period The classes of our school range from eager, new 8th Graders to dignified, challenged Seniors. In between are the ambitious Fresh¬ men, the aspiring Sophomores, and the spirited Juniors. Each class works hard to make a definite contribution to Mathews High School and each class is composed of individuals -- each in turn giving something to the school and to each other. The sum of it all is a good student body, guided by competent teachers, making a good school in a wholesome community. Proudly Presenting Laurel Sharyn Anderton Barbara Louise Callis Nora Kathleen Billig Melvin Lee Callis Elizabeth Marie Broaddus Weldon Forrest Cannon, Jr. Sharon Grey Brown Richard Byron Carmean William H. Council Juanetta Gaye Daniels Senior Class Officers: L. to R. -- Phyllis Davis, Reporter, Nancy Sue Moore, Vice President, William B. Hudgins, President, Cheryl Hearn, Historian, Elizabeth Broad¬ dus, Treasurer, and Jean Edwards, Secretary. 10 The Seniors of ’64 Ronald Thomas Daniel Dianne Elizabeth Diggs Phyllis Carol Davis Joseph Brian Diggs Richard Lee Davis Mary Callis Diggs Charles Terry Davis William Edward Diggs Senior Sponsors, Mrs. Melvin Fry and Mrs. Clayton Hammond arrange a Christmas Center- piece for the Senior Christmas Play. Jean Carole Edwards Holly Everding 11 They Find Their Study Refresher Math is a Senior subject taught by Mr. Brown -- Here three Senior boys struggle away at higher Math. David Earl Forrest Elizabeth Anne Forrest Cynthia Lynn Fitchett Frederick Clayton Hammond William Davenport French John Edward Hudgins, Jr. John Wesley Gayle, Jr. Carolyn Boyd Hudgins Ronnie Green Allan Cheryl Hearn 12 Very Challenging! Tis the Season to be Jolly and Mrs. Hammond appears anything but, as some jolly seniors prepare for Xmas. Herbert Stevens Hudgins, Jr. Linda Mae Hudgins Sandra Arlene Hurst Brenda Joseph Robert C. Hudgins Jack Edward Joyner William B. Hudgins Daniel L. Hunley Mary Elizabeth J ackson Clifton Lee Kemp 13 They Find Their Extra John Francis Layton Peter Walker Turner Maxwell Nancy Sue Moore Charles Franklin Morgan Thomas Evere tt Owens, Jr. Paul Carlton Owens William Hunter Phelps Jimmy Ray Phillips Virginia Annette Pleva Virginia Anne Pugh Cynthia, Brenda and Sandra pause for a cup of tea during rehearsal for the Christmas 14 Curricular Activities Fun How we looked in the Eighth Grade -- elected officers for that year -- L. to R. Weldon Cannon, Reporter: Cynthia Fitchett, Vice-President; Jean Edwards, Treas. Virginia Pugh, Secretary; Ricky Hammond, President. Mary Charlene Rainier John Guy Ripley, Jr. John Arthur Robins, Jr. Charles Robert Sadler Nancy Anne Sadler William Phillip Sadler, Jr. James Monroe Shinault Judy Anne Smith Nancy Faye Sadler Jerry Williams 15 7 % Their Tear Passes Quickly Thomas M. Hundley Harriet Jane Wilson Johnny Chapman Five members of the All District Football Team -- All Seniors Left to Right -- Joe Diggs, Ricky Ham¬ mond, Billy Diggs, Peter Maxwell (high Scorer in district) and Johnny Gayle . Here they are being congratulated by Coach Moughon, who will really miss their service on the Grid¬ iron next season. Pep rallies have really been something to hear this year. Each class has been trying to outdo the other in yelling. Although the Juniors captured the title more than any other class for being the most school spirited of the week, we think the Seniors raised the most noise in this particular Rally, or was it the big Drum? L. to R. STANDING, Lenny Adams, President; Richard Armistead, Secretary; Howard Armistead, Vice- President; Russell Armistead, Treasurer; Judy Hugate, Historian; SEATED, Scott Hyatt, Parliamentarian; Genie Richardson, Chaplain; Lois Garrison, Reporter. Juniors Today Richard Armistead Russell Armistead Lennie Adams Granville Ashberry Barbara Howard Ambrose Armistead Joseph C. Ashberry Linda Bing Gary Broughman Bobby Brown Ronald Lee Brown Wayne Buchanan Raymond Busic Danny Cade Ronald Callis Lester Croxton Dianne Forrest Beverly Gayle Dianne Hornberger Richard Tommy Ellen Wade Callis Larry Cannon Rita Cannon Chestnutt Cray Charles Norman Davidson Bobby Diggs Colanne Diggs Dinwiddie Wickey Dixon Leaders Tomorrow as They Dana Kay Goldie Forrest Foster Dottie Foster Lois Garrison Bobby Gayle Michael Mary Ellen Gibson Billy Godsey Wendy Hall Haywood Suzanne Hinton Betsy Hudgins Katherine Mary Linda Hudgins Marlene Hudgins Hudgins Mildred Hudgins Pat Hudgins Wilson Hudgins Judy Hugate Ronald Hugate Scotty Hyatt Loretta Ingram Gayle Jaris Linda Jordan Nancy Mann Richard Miles Flora Morgan Gerald Morgan Prepare for Senior Responsibility Sue Morgan Ervin Morris Judy Owens Beverly Phelps Wayne Preston Violet Pugh Charles Lee Genie Wayne Rainier Ramble Richardson Keith Sadler Ronnie Sadler Cecil Shaw William Shockley Eloise Smith June Sutton Bill Thompson Byron Thomas Mary Alice Armistead Paulette Callis Bobby Davis Roz Hammond Lynn Ball Wayne Callis Linda Diggs Pearl Hodges Jack Billups Ruth Ann Cannon Phyllis Edwards Dianne Bohannon Billy Carney Fleet Foster D alton Tommy Bowen Mary Childress Sherwood Foster Jerry Howlette ' Hudgins Don Ray Hudgins Cindy Brown Larry Brownley Jimmy Coleman Danny Corbett Mary Gibson Earl Grinnell, Janice Jr. Hudgins Jeannie Hudgins Betty Callis Jayne Daniel Dianne Gwynn Robert Hudgins Sophomores Grow in Stature Class Officers. Left to right: Wendy Hudgins, Secretary; Ruth Ann Cannon, President; Phyllis Edwards, Chaplain; Lynne Sadler, Historian; Mary Ann Childress, Vice-President; Robert Soles, Treasurer; Janice Hudgins, Reporter. Sharon Hudgins Leon Leigh Judi Morgan John Reeves Wayne Hudgins Galen Lemmon Paulette Morgan Roberta Respress Wendy Hudgins Wayne Lewis Becky Nelson Lynne Sadler Rodney Hugcte Lorraine Matthews David Owens Nancy Soles Michael Hutson Junior Mickel- borough James Pierce Robert Soles Sarah Hutson Wendell Minor Patricia Pisarsky Lewis Stevens Earl Jorc an Steve Layton Sandra Eddie Morgan Mitchem Johnny Thomas Harriet Ann Pitcher Rita Smith As they Prepare for the Future Paul Wallace Billy Walker Townsend Twigg, Jr. Gregory Charles Allen Ward Vickie Jane Yeager White Lynne Sadler and Wallace Twigg work on Sophomore scrapbook. r Edgar Adams Claudius Brown Judy Clarke Judy Armistead Ronald Burroughs Shirley Daniels Jay Ashberry Rebecca Busic David Diggs Richard Ashberry Linda Callis Kathleen Diggs Terry Brooks Marsha Callis Mary Diggs William Brooks Thomas Callis Robert C. Diggs Nelson .Buchanan Robert Car me an Frank Dixon Margie Ann Brown Alice Elaine Cherry Allen Downs The Freshmen Mix Well Joanne Duke Rose Gibson Geraldine Hudgins Sylvia Hudgins Sheldon Everding Norma Haislip Jane Hudgins Robert Hughes Janice Forrest Kay Hastings Jimmy Hudgins Andrea Hunley Theron Flannery Ailene Hernandez Lillie Hudgins Ray Hunley Dale Garrett Bunny Hornberger Nelsonia Hudgins Cynthia Hurst Skipper Garrison Arlene Hudgins Patricia Hudgins Johnny Hurst Dimity Gay Billy Hudgins Rosemary Hudgins Sue Hutson Kathy German Charles Hudgins Cornell Hudgins Gerald J ackson James Jarvis Rodney Carolyn Marks Jenkins Ronnie Ray Linda Maxey Danny Soles Trimmia Richardson Charles South Mary Jones R.obert McClannahan George Ripley, Jr. Marilee Staib Nathan Joyner Sheryl Millen Billy Sadler W alter Stillman Fred Kensler Gerald Morgan Linda Sadler Gail Sutton Barbara Kimmell Richard Owens David Shaw Norman Lee Sutton Jeannie David Love Kobylinski William Rains Debbie Pisarsky Nelson Smith Linda Smith Kathy Turner Michael Tullos They Have Fun and Look Forward ' ...■ .. •  !!♦ «♦« [ ' ♦  , JJ Class Officers: Left to right, Arlene Hudgins, Treasurer; Judy Armistead, Vice President; Sue Joseph Ward Hutson, President; Linda Callis, Chaplain; Margie Ann Brown, Secretary; Cornell Hudgins, Arnold White Historian; Sheldon Everding, S.C.A. Rep. Charles White 23 Becky Williams Michael Adams Jimmy Curfman Edith Gibson Thomas Lee Paul Bing Beverly Wade Brooks Armistead Sammy Brigman Glenn Bobby Edwards Edwards Alice Daniels Kerry Hall Robert Vernon Daniels Renee Hall Elaine Hodges Haywood Rachel C annon Betty Jane Eriksen J ane Howlett Tommy Giles B. Cook Childress Jimmy Garrett Jean Garrett Joe Hudgins Gregory Hubbard 8th Grade The Curtain Goes Up on Us Dorenda Ricky Hudgins Hudgins Ray Hunley John Hutson Elizabeth Ann Merritt Maxwell Edward Oliver Wayne Morgan Robert Allen Hudgins David James Brenda Miller John Owens Waverly Willis Anne Wendell Connie Hursl Dickie Hurst Hudgins Hudgins Hugate Ross Lewis Pepper Love Nancy Lynn Brenda Karney Darwin Lewis Chase Morgan Gloria Johnston Joyce Miles Ronnie Steve Hudgins Morgan Wendell Betty Pierce Mitchem Danny Pelva Mitchem William Joyce Owens Phillips William Radley Barry Small Katie Thompson George Terry Putt Helen Lee Smith Shirley Ann Williams Sonny Richardson Linda Snow James Wydell Edw ard Ripley Helen Thacker Cris Yeager Laura Mae Slaughter Small eighth graders with big appetites. We Are Here for a Long Run Class Officers. Seated left to right: Ann Merritt, Secretary; Elaine Haywood, President; John Hutson, Vice-Presi¬ dent; Standing: Rachael Cannon, Reporter; Charles Richardson, Jr. , Treasurer. Safety Patrol On the Go with Safety The Safety Patrol has a very important function at this school. Safety is their main concern . . . safety, on the buses. These patrolmen are appointed to serve for the entire school year. The persons appointed are appointed because they are depend¬ able and take their jobs seriously. Much depends on these patrolmen. So, between this trio, the drivers, mechanics and patrolmen we are on the go with safety. Above, L. to R. Captain Violet Pugh, Lieutenant Anne Forrest, Sergeant Lois Garrison, Reporter Judy Owens, S.C.A. Reporter Flora Morgan. Right, These people keep their buses on the go -- KNEELING 1 to r -- Mr. Fernald, mechanic cum laude, Mr. Brooks, the fix-it man, Herbert Hudgins, Weldon Cannon, Jr., STANDING --Bobby Gayle, Charles Sadler, Tommy Owens, Scotty Hyatt, Peter Maxwell, Terry Davis, and Larry Cannon, all drivers. Below. , seated FIRST ROW: Mildred Hudgins, Rosemary Hudgins, SECOND ROW: Jean Edwards, Elizabeth Broaddus, Wickey Dixon, Linda Diggs, THIRD ROW: Marlene Hudgins, Judy Hugate, Judy Clarke, Marilee Staib, FOURTH ROW: Geraldine Hudgins, Juanita Daniels, Ruth A. Cannon, Dianne Bohannon, STANDING Leon Leigh. ORGAN 17A TIONS . -: ' Jl HI Old Yearbook Pictures Go on Sale ! Organizations have a definite place in our school. Club meetings have been carefully planned and scheduled on a calendar of Events which comes out at the beginning of each month. Whatever your interests, there is a club for you. Each club is carefully super¬ vised by a sponsor, who is a faculty member. It is felt that this working and planning by the students is educational and will aid in making students well rounded citizens. Above: The officers of the S.C.A. have been very faithful to the execution of their duties. L. to R. FIRST ROW: Ricky Hammond, Pres., Dottie Foster V.P. , Weldon Cannon, Sec. , Richard Armistead Rep,, Nancy Faye Sadler, Treas. (SECOND ROW) Above: Ricky Hammond, center has made a most excellent S.C.A. President. He is shown here confer¬ ring with the wise S.C.A. sponsors, Mr. Brown and Mrs. Sadler. State Theme 1963- ' 64 -- Attaining New Heights Flower -- Dogwood -- Emblem -- Flaming Torch Above: An important person in the S.C.A. is the Homeroom Rep. -- here Roz Hammond keeps her homeroom informed on the happenings of the last S.C.A. Meeting . S.C.A. — Of the The Student Cooperative Association is an organi¬ zation designed for the purpose of stimulating char¬ acter growth of students and promoting the general welfare of the school. The governing body of the S.C.A. is the student council. The council is composed of S.C.A. offi¬ cers elected by the student body and the represen¬ tatives elected by the homerooms, clubs and or¬ ganizations . The meetings are conducted bi-weekly. The Honor Council is composed of the S.C.A. officers, the principal, and the sponsor. The pur¬ pose of the Honor Council is to promote honesty in all phases of school life . It is impossible to list all of the many activities of the S.C.A. Among the most important are: 1 . good orientation program 2 . Desk stands provided for all rooms 3. Big project -- improving school spirit and sportsmanship. 4. Five Southeast School Assemblies and 8 regular assemblies. 28 Above L. to R. Seated FIRST ROW, Ross Lewis, Joyce Miles, Betty Jane Erickson, Rita Cannon, Lois Garrison, Flora Morgan, Roz Hammond, Sheldon Everding, SECOND ROW: Linda Carol Smith, Nancy Sue Moore, Char¬ lene Ranier, Sharon Hudgins, Ruth Ann Cannon, June Sutton, Cynthia Fitchett, Janice Hudgins, THIRD ROW: Judy Hugate, Wendy Hudgins, John Guy Ripley, William Phelps, Joe Diggs, Beverly Gayle, Margie A. Brown, Wendy Hall, Carolyn Hudgins, Virginia Pleva . Student, for the Student, by the Student Above, One of the most inspiring things the S .C .A. has done this year is to have devotions conducted by a stu¬ dent each Monday morning over the P.A. System. Gregg Yeager is shown -- Right: One of the most entertaining things the S .C.A. has done this year, was to have a Hootenanny Recrea¬ tion Center, featuring Jeff and Mary. The S .C.A. has sponsored nine recreation centers this season. Dramatics Club Below FIRST ROW: Betsy Hudgins, Kathy Billig, Roberta Repress, Mrs. Hammond. SECOND ROW: Rita Smith, Cynthia Fitchett, Carolyn Hudgins, Katherine Hudgins, Wendy Hall. The Dramatics Club has been very busy this past year. The Club has presented two one- act plays . Nightmare, and Judgement Morning the latter was taken to the District E Group III Play Festival at the Phi Beta Kappa Hall in Williamsburg . The play received a rating of excellent. The two plays were a fund-raising project. Below One-Act Play Cast: Sandra Hurst, Dottie Foster, John Guy Ripley, Sharon Brown, Suzanne Hinton, Vir¬ ginia Pleva, Russel Armistead, Gary Broughman, Ricky Hammond . Above Officers, FIRST ROW: Judy Hugate, Vice President: June Sutton, President: Suzanne Hinton, Secretary: SECOND ROW: Genie Richardson, Treasurer: Billy Diggs, Reporter: John Guy Ripley, S.C.A. Representative. Below One-act Play cast: Left to right: Wickey Dixon, Lois Garrison, Charles Davidson, Kath- ering Hudgins, Genie Richardson, Beverley Gayle . Officers: L. to R. Kathy Billig, Vice- President; Linda Hudgins, Reporter, Cynthia Fitchett, Treasurer; Beverly Phelps, Secretary; Joe Diggs, S„C.A. Representative . Below: Janice Hudgins, President and Jeannie Hudgins receive instructions in cataloging from Mrs. White. Library Club Below: Left to Right: Phillip Sadler, Charles Morgan, Davenport French, William Phelps, and Robert Hudgins. The Library is a gateway to knowledge and the Library Club members are the keepers of that gate; they stand ready to give aid to all who seek learning or pleas¬ ure through books. In addition to books, the library lends films, film strips, slides, career pamphlets, college catalogs, and magazines . Help me find information on . . . is by far the really big business of the library. Below: Left to Right: Pat Hudgins, Sue Morgan, Harriett Wilson, Judy Owens, Mrs. White, Jeannie Hudgins, Sarah Ellen Hutson, Judy Armistead, Margie Brown and Dianne Hornberger. F.T.A. Right: Pearl Hudges, center, takes orders for tooth¬ brushes from Mrs. Hudgins and Jean Edwards -- selling toothbrushes was a project of the F.T. A. The Future Teachers of America Club is an organi¬ zation for average or above students who are inter¬ ested in the teaching profession. In the fall our club became officiated with the National Future Teachers of America Organization. F.T.A. Week was held from November 10-17. Highlights of the week were: a bake sale held in the school cafeteria and the presentation of an apple to each teacher. During this week, a day was set aside for the F.T.A. to take over and actually teach for a day. This proved very success¬ ful with students, faculty, and teacher. The Club has had several projects, including a sock hop, to raise money for the annual scholar¬ ship which is given to a deserving senior who will enter college in the fall to become a teacher. We Feel that, with our hard working members and our fine sponsors, the F.T.A. has made a definite contribution to the school. Officers: From left to right: Betsy Hudgins, Secretary; Roz Hammond, Vice-president; Wendy Hall, President; Holly Everding, Reporter; June Sutton, Treasurer; Rita Cannon, S.C.A. Representative. Seated, FIRST ROW; L. to R . Mildred Hudgins, Katherine Hudgins, Ricky Hammond, SECOND ROW: Bryon Thomas, Beverly Gayle, Genie Fludgins, Pearl Hodges, Judy Hugate, THIRD ROW: Carolyn Hudgins, Vickie J. White, Sara Ellen Hutson, Gary Broughman, Mary L. Hudgins, Gayle Jarvis, Standing, FOURTH ROW: Arlene Hudgins, Gayle Sutton, Sheldon Everding, Mary F. Jones, Mary K. Diggs, Nancy Mann, Margie Brown, Pat Pikarsky, Sponsors: Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Hudgins. Tri-Hi- T The club, with a membership of 30, 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 and Joy-Baskets to shut-ins at Christmas . We sent club members as delegates to the Model General Assembly at the Capitol in Richmond and sent members to Man¬ chester High School for the fall district meeting. We placed the thought for the month on the bulletin board, and kept a scrapbook of the club and its life. To raise money, we sold ink cartridges and held a bake sale . V 1 . • LJ 4, Officers -- Nancy Anne Sadler -- Vice-President, Wendy Hall -- Treasurer, June Sutton -- Reporter, Carolyn Hudgins -- Secretary, Virginia Anne Pugh -- President, Cynthia Fitchett, Chaplain. Members: Front Moving to Left: Judy Clark, Lynn Ball, Vickie White, Roz Hammond, Collanne Diggs, Kay Hastings, Kathy German, Harriett Wilson, Phyllis Edwards, Cynthia Fitchett, Mary E. Haywood, Wendy Hall, Flora Morgan, Ellen Cray, Nancy Faye Sadler, Beverley Gayle, Katherine Hudgins, Carolyn Hudgins, Mary Linda Hudgins, Margie Brown, Judy Hugate, Nancy Ann Sadler, Rita Cannon, Pearl Hodges, Sheldon Everding, Nancy Mann, Linda Callis, Arlene Hudgins. Science Club (A. it 3 ' ||H Above: Mrs. Hammond assists two future sci¬ entists -- Gary Broughman and Dottie Foster. Left: C fficers: June Sutton, Rep. Terry Davis, S.C.A. Rep., Beverly Gayle, Pres. Wendy Hall, V.P., Howard Armistead, Treas., Genie Richardson, Sec. -- The Science Club, a member of the international organization, is devoted to the fntherance of scienti¬ fic knowledge ' , and clear, precise thinking. The club is charged with the responsibility of inter¬ preting and popularizing science . A Science Fair has been planned for the fall of 1964, by Mrs. Hammond, and a project to put a first-aid chest in the Science Building has been started. Members not shown in picture are: Roz Hammond, Rita Smith, Sarah Hutson, Kathy Turner, Sharon Hudgins, Fleet Foster, Robert Lynn Soles, Galen Lemmon, Linda Ruth Sadler, Jerry Howlett, Danny Corbett, Nancy Anne Sadler. Below: Table C ne, Bryon Thomas, Nancy Mann, Judy Hugate, Table Russell Armistead, Rita Cannon, Lois Garrison, Charles Davidson, Phillip Sadler, Tommy Chestnutt, Third table: Sharon Brown, Ricky Hammond, Katherine Hudgins. Latin Club Above: Camera catches Mrs. Lewis and Latin student, Jack Billups during a moment of Caesar translation. Right, L. ro R. SEATED Flora Morgan, Pres., June Sutton, Vice-Pres., Dottie Foster, Sec., Betsy Hudgins, Treas., Howard Armistead, Rep., Lois Garrison, S.C.A. Rep. The Latin Club was organized seven years ago under the leadership of Mrs. Lewis. The club ' s purpose is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community a high standard of the knowledge of Latin. The club has thirty members and meets every fourth Wednesday. Membership is open to anyone who plans to take two years of Latin. In February seven new members were accepted in the club at a very impres¬ sive initiation ceremony. FIRST ROW: L. to R. Lynn Ball, Vickie White, Nancy Mann, Mary L. Staib, Colanne Diggs, Katherine Hudgins, SECOND ROW: Charles Davidson, Nancy Faye Sadler, Judy Armistead, Pearl Hodges, Genie Richard¬ son, Mrs. Lewis Sponsor, Wendy Hall, Ellen W. Cray, Rita Cannon, THIRD ROW: Tommy Chestnut, Norman Dinwiddie, Terry Davis, Russell Armistead, Beverley Gayle, Nancy Anne Sadler, Carolyn Hudgins, Gary Broughman. 8B mu tiut cmnitf • . m ymm i| l MNI _ A Beta Club Cynthia Fitchett President SERVICE ORGANIZATION Honesty, Service, Leadership Sharon Brown Ricky Hammond Virginia Anne Pugh Terry Davis, Secretary C arolyn Hudgins Charlene Rainier, SCA Repre¬ sentative Anne Forrest Jack Joyner Nancy Anne Sadler Davenport French Charles Morgan, Treasurer Nancy Faye Sadler, Reporter Johnny Gayle, Vice Presi¬ dent Virginia Pleva Philip Sadler Mrs . Dixon, Sponsor The sole function of the Beta Club 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 his community. The Beta Club of Mathews High School was started in 1947 and is now a member of the Middle Peninsula 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 this club. 36 The Radio Club has been Radio Club organized for four years. This year, in addition to Mr. Moughon, Commander Thompson has assisted us in our endeavors. Our pur¬ pose is still the same -- to create and promote in¬ terest in the field of radio and electronics. Night classes have been conducted for those mem¬ bers who were interested in learning the Interna - tional Morse Code. Tele¬ phones have been installed and are used most suc¬ cessfully with the public address system. The Radio Club meets every fourth Wednesday at 9:00 A.M. Officers: SEATED -- Billy Diggs, Secretary, Joe Diggs, President -- William Bailey Hudgins, Vice President, -- STANDING -- William Phelps, S.C.A. Reporter, -- Charles Morgan -- Treasurer. Above: Two members of the radio club, Phillip Sadler, and Charles Morgan are very faithful to the P . A. system . Left to right: Melvin Callis, Commander Thompson, Johnny Thomas, John Arthur Robins. (STANDING) Wade Brooks, and Weldon Cannon. Above Officers: Leon Leigh, Secretary; Wendell Minor, Treasurer; Allen Ward, Reporter; John Arthur Robins, President; Ervin Lee Morris, Vice Pres.; Larry Brownley, Sentinel. F.F.A. Left: Mr. Harry Clements, sponsor. A man of great versatility. The Mathews Chapter of F.F.A. has had a very successful year. We have participated in four contests on Federation level. They were Tractor Driving 2nd; Soil judging 3rd; Foresting 4th; and Cook 3rd. The Father and Son banquet was held on May 21 . Everyone enjoyed the speaker very much. Below FRONT ROW: James Wydell, Gerald Jackson, Richard Ashberry, David Love, Thomas Callis. SECOND ROW: Billy Carney, Nelson Smith, Richard Owens, Terry Brooks, Wayne Buchanan, Arnold White. THIRD ROW: Wayne Callis, Charles South, Jr., Danny Soles, William Rains, William Vinton Hudgins, and Dale Garrett. Above L. to R. SEATED: Wickey Dixon, Judy Smith, Suzanne Hinton, Marlene Hudgins, Dianne Hornburger, Mary E. Haywood, STANDING: June Sutton, Mary Linda Hudgins, Juanita Daniels, Kathy Billig, Sandra Hurst, Ellen W. Cray, Carolyn Hudgins, Cynthia Fitchett. F.H.A. The F.H.A. is an organization for girls who take Home Economics or have taken it at least one year. There are approximately 50 members. A Snowflake- Recreation Dance was sponsored with the S .C .A. in December. Miss June Sutton was crowned Queen and Misses Cynthia Fitchett and Gayle Jarvis were Prin¬ cesses . In April F.H.A. Week was observed and a Fashion Show was presented to the P.T.A. and to the student body in an assembly. In May a Mother-Daughter-Father-Son banquet was held by the F.H.A. and F.F.A. Four of our members were elected to district offices . They are Phyllis Davis, Cynthia Fitchett, Charlene Rainier and Caro¬ lyn Hudg ins. Right: Mrs . Foster, our Sponsor, is a most talented person. Here she prepares a flower arrangement for the cottage . Below: L. to R. Dana Foster, S.C.A. Rep., Charlene Rainer, Sec¬ retary, Phyllis Davis, President, Beverly Phelps Vice-Pres. , Flora Morgan, Treas. Wendy Hall, Rep. Anchors Aweigh Above SEATED 1. tor. -- Beverley Gayle, Lois Garrison, June Sutton, Charlene Rainier, Kathy Billig, Sandra Hurst, Roz Hammond, Richard Amristead, Cynthia Fitchett, Larry Cannon, SECOND ROW (standing) -- Sharon Brown, Judy Hugate, Jeannie Hudgins, Katherine Hudgins, Wendy Hall, Dottie Foster, Flora Morgan, Gary Broughman, Byron Thomas, Jack ' Billups, Gayle Sutton, Joe Diggs, Virginia Pleva, Sheldon Everding, and Jimmy Phillips. Anchors Aweigh, under the direction of a very capable editorial staff, had another successful year . The editors and reporters collected news of school interest and were able to have five copies printed. To increase the finances, the staff also sold Junior copies, more commonly known as gossip sheets. Through advertising and sales, the staff met the entire cost of printing, $110 PER COPY. The final copy honored the seniors. This tradition was begun a few years ago, and these senior copies are sold each Senior Day. In November, the editor-in-chief, and three staff editors, accompanied by Mrs. Fry, attended the High School Press Clinic at the University of Richmond. Much knowledge was gained from this clinic. Above: SEATED, Terry Davis — Copy Editor, Carolyn Hudgins -- Editor-in-chief, Jean Edwards -- Head Typists, STANDING: Nancy F. Sadler -- News Editor, Weldon Cannon -- Sports Editor, Elizabeth Broaddus -- Feature Editor, Nancy A. Sadler -- Business Manager, Holly Everding -- Art Editor. Right Mrs. Fry sponsor -- Below Carolyn Hudgins editor-in-chief Right Nancy Anne Sadler Business Manager French Club Le Cercle Francais was organized at Mathews High School in 1961-62. The Club is sponsored by Mrs. Jasper Dixon. The group of 30 club mem¬ bers, consisting of students having at least one year of French, has for its colors red, white and blue taken from the Tri-colors of France. Honi soit mal y pense is the Club ' s motto. Le Cercle Francais seeks to increase the number of students studying French at Mathews High School by promoting interest in the French language, arts, people, and customs. 11H 1 Uu imf ' ! fh )toJLjl [Ii m fl , tk I Left to Right Jimmy Phillips, President, John Guy Ripley, Vice- president, Rita Smith, Secretary, STANDING Richard Armistead, Treasurer, Roz Hammond, Reporter, Janice Hudgins, S.C.A. Rep¬ resentative. L. to R. Below: Seated, FIRST ROW: Wallace Twigg, Jr. , Jeannie Hudgins, Rodney Hugate, Mary A. Childress, Lynn Sadler, Ruth A. Cannon, SECOND ROW: Gayle Jarvis, Sharon Brown, Galen Lemmon, Charlene Rainier, Bryon Thomas, Brenda Joseph, Sponsor Mrs. Dixon, Mary Linda Hudgins, Linda R. Sadler, Linda Callis, Mildred Hudgins, STANDING: Jerry Howlett, Cynthia Fitchett, Fleet Foster, Phillip Sadler, Robert L. Soles, Sheryl Millen. Left to Right Virginia Pleva, President, June Sutton, Vice-president, Nancy Sue Moore, Reporter, Cheryl Hearn, Secretary, (Mrs. Moughon, Treasurer). Sports Club The Sport ' s Class of Mathews High School, as usual, had a very rewarding year. This very active organization is opened to tire cheerleaders and to all girls who have par¬ ticipated in one sport. This group is in charge of concessions at the games. The most enjoyable thing this group does is to sponsor an annual Football Dance to honor the football players. The dance was a most success- • ful one. Miss Virginia Pleva, presi¬ dent and Mrs. Allen Moughan, sponsor, have provided very able leadership and guidance for this group this year. It has been a very good year for the Sport ' s Class. L. to R. FIRST ROW: Janice Hudgins, Gayle Jarvis, Loretta Ingram, Mrs. Moughon, Sponsor, Genie Richardson, Suzanne Hinton, Charlene Rainier, Edwina Jackson, SECOND ROW: Rutli Ann Cannon, Mary Ann Childress, Sharon Hudgins, Mary Jackson, Harriet Jane Wilson, Cynthia Fitchett, Kathy Billig, Patricia Hudgins, THIRD ROW: Nancy Faye Sadler, Mary K. Diggs, Mildred Hudgins, Brenda Joesph, Dottie Foster, Betsy Hudgins, Carolyn Hudgins, Sandra Hurst. Clipper Staff Above: L. to R. Art Editor, Anne Forrest, Photography Editor Nancy Faye Sadler, Assistant Literary Editor Phil Sadler, and Circulation Manager Virginia Anne Pugh Check some lay-out problems. A Yearbook Is Born Ten people, along with a sponsor, have worked very hard to produce a good yearbook. Our goal has been to present a complete story in words and in picture of the 63-64 school year. We have worked very hard taking pictures, editing, composing and financing -- the later being no small job. We have learned to use many new words, like dummy, proofs, lay-out, bleed, copyform, and crop. It has been lots of fun, too and a close bond has been formed between members of the staff. Left: Sharon Brown, Editor in Chief -- Below: Phyllis Davis, Business Manager and Mrs. E. Trusch, Sponsor. Below: Virginia Pleva, Girls ' Sports Editor, Elizabeth Broaddus, Literary Editor and Terry Davis Boys ' Sports Editor prepare copy to meet a dead line. Marching Band Is fFm, e wa| Above: Miss Eley, Director, gives some instructions to band members. Mathews High School Blue Devil Brass Band. The Mathews High School Blue Devil Brass Band, under the direction of Miss Sandra Eley, has completed a very successful year of marching. The band entertained at halftime at all of the football games, marched in three parades at the Court House, performed in the Oyster Bowl Parade, and topped off the marching season by marching in the Thalheimers Toy Parade in Richmond, and the Christmas Parade in Hopewell. One of the highl ights of the year came when the band journeyed to Charlottesville to participate in all-band day at the University of Virginia. Lois Garrison Jeannie Hudgins Judy Hugate Katherine Hudgins Billy Sadler Lynn Sadler ■■11 Jane Howlett Rachel Cannon Roz Hammond Robert Lynn Soles Ruth Ann Cannon Joe Ward Lewis Stephens Sharon Brown i — ' tm - Steve Layton Cindy Brown Skipper Garrison Rita Cannon Galen Lemmon Byron Thomas Elizabeth Broaddus In Step with Time Sharon Brown, our high stepping, Drum Major. ABOVE: Left to Right: Lewis Stephens, Robert Soles, Elizabeth Broaddus, and Joseph Ward; Drums and cornet player. LEFT: Galen Lemmon, a first rate cornet player renders a solo. Above FRONT ROW: Charlene Rainier, Joyce Miles, Nancy Johnston, Linda Sadler, Phyllis Edwards, Dana Foster, Eloise Smith, Kathy Turner, Wicky Dixon. BACK ROW: Wendy Hudgins, Pearl Hodges, Shirley Daniels, Ellen Wade Cray, Sheryl Millen, Mary F. Jones, Beverly Phelps, Beverley Gayle, Rita Smith. The Chorus of Mathews High School was composed of twenty-seven mem¬ bers. During the past year the chorus sang at different churches in the community, the two county nursing homes, and at the school May Day. Dana Foster and Rita Smith represented the club at All-State Chorus which was held at R. P. 1. and directed by Mr. Hugoboom. Our director is Miss Sandra Eley. Above L. to R.: Wendy Hudgins, S.C.A. Repre¬ sentative; Rita Smith, Secretary and Treasurer; Dana Foster, Vice-President; Ellen Cray, Reporter, Charlene Rainier, President; and Lynn Ball, Pianist. RIGHT Miss Eley, Director, leaves with Rita Smith and Dana Foster for All-State Chorus. SPUR TS Good Sportsmanship before the big game -- A Thrilling Tear!! What a year this has been! There have been so many thrilling mo¬ ments. Our Football team, undefeated district champions -- our Basketball teams providing so many thrills -- Track, outstanding and Baseball and Softball has been all that we could have hoped for. Our school spirit has been worthy of mention and altogether it has been a most thrilling year in sports at Mathews High. Above BOTTOM, L. to R. George H. Sakallarious, SEATED Tommy Chestnutt, Jerry Howlett, Keith Sadler, Co-Captains Ricky Hammond, David Forrest, Don Ray Hudgins, Russell Armistead, James Pierce, Thomas Callis, SECOND ROW: Head Coach Mr. Allen Moughon, Eddie Morgan, Jimmy Phillips, William B. Hudgins, Johnny Gayle, Joe Diggs, Terry Davis, Paul Owens, Billy Diggs, Clifton Kemp, Michael Hutson, Asst. -Coach Melvin Fry, THIRD ROW: Paul Townsend, Bill Thompson, Richard Armistead, Lenny Adams, Norman Din¬ widdle, Wallace Twigg, Jr. , Cecil Shaw, Bobby Brown, J. C. Ashberry. Champions Undefeated in District Play Below: Norman and Peter working on the timing in the back field, under the instruction of Head Coach, Allen Moughon. jgi J |||grW ■- rm is • rffifi i f The Mathews High District Football Champion of 1962- ' 63won the 1963- ' 64 District Championship to stretch their winning ways to two years in a row. The team had a record of 7 wins and 1 loss. The defensive team kept the opponents to the least number of points scored in the school ' s history. Likewise, the offensive team scored the greatest number of points in the school ' s history. The team had five members elected to the All District Football Team. They were Johnny Gayle, Ricky Hammond, Joe Diggs, Billy Diggs, and Peter Maxwell. Peter won the district scoring leader while Johnny Gayle was selected to the All State Second team for football. The Blue Devils were undefeated in District play. Outstanding Tear Below: Coach Fry Discusses defense strategy with William B. Hudgins, Billy Diggs, Jimmy Phillips, Johnny Gayle, Joe Diggs, Five Senior defense standouts. Above: Co-Captains David Earl Forrest and Ricky Hammond -- These Two have done an excellent job of guiding the team this year. J-V.’. s Below: L. to R. Outstanding lettermen who will be returning for the coming year -- Juniors Bobby Brown, Keith Sadler, Howard Armistead, Lenny Adams. Below: L. to R. Cornell Hudgins, Ross Lewis, Allen Downs, Jerry Morgan, David James, Trimmie Richard¬ son, William Rolley, SECOND ROW: Bill Phillips, Waverly Powell Hudgins, David Shaw, Dale Garrett, Bucky Jarvis, Charles Hudgins, Thomas Callis, John Owens. 1. to r. -- (KNEELING) Michael Hudson, Charles Davidson, Howard Armistead, Richard Armistead, Danny Corbett, Billy Diggs. (STANDING) Coach Moughon, Don Ray Hudgins, Paul Townsend, Jack Joyner, Joe Diggs, Billy Walker, Norman Dinwiddie, William Bailey Hudgins, Russell Armistead, Coach Fry. Basketball — Good From Start to Finish Although we did not wind up in first place, this was one of the most thrilling years we have ever experienced at M. H. S. in the popular sport of basketball. Our overall District record in regular play was 12 wins and 2 losses and our overall record was 14-3. Special mention must be made of the regular season game with West Point, which resulted in a win for the Blue Devils after a double overtime with final score 49-47. The most thrilling game came in the tournament. West Point finally edged Mathews 55-53 for the District Champion¬ ship after three overtime periods. Mathews was especially proud to place two mem¬ bers on the All District Team, Joe Diggs, Senior and Norman Dinwiddie, Junior. All in All, it has been a season to recall. Left: First string men, William Bailey Hudgins, Danny Corbett, Richard Armi¬ stead, Norman Dinwiddie, (all District team) and Coach Moughon, tease Joe Diggs, rebounding artist and all district team member. 14 Wins 3 Losses Below: The Armistead Trio -- Howard Armistead, Russell Armistead and Richard Armistead check tire paper for team publicity. Mathews had its share. Below: J. C. Ashberry and George Homer Sakalarious check with Billy Diggs on game statistics. (fjji k - ■ fl Above: The enthusiasm of the student body during the basketball season was some¬ thing terrific. Here is a typical pep rally. Below: High Scoring Norman Dinwiddie, All District forward, shows his free shot form. He scored 54 points in one game. Above: The long and the short of it -- long Billy Walker and short Don Ray Hudgins -- two important J. V ' s. Right: Coach Fry instructs two fancy playing newcomers to bas¬ ketball -- Charles Hudgins and Jerry Morgan. We think they will be making big news in this sport. Little-Varsity — Baby Devils ! An Eye on Bigger Things ■ ■I, ' The little Blue Devils completed a highly successful seasonwith only one defeat and a 5-1 overall record. Worthy of mention was the playing of Billy Walker, high scorer and the fine playing of Don Ray Hudgins and Paul Townsend, Jr. This highly successful team was coached by Mr. Melvin Fry. Captains for tire season have been Billy Walker and Don Ray Hudgins. We have the feeling that this group of Little Devils will be very much heard from later on. Below: SEATED: L. to R. Steve Hudgins, Wayne Callis, Johnny Thomas, Galen Lemmon, Dale Garret, Lewis Stevens, Bucky Jarvis, STANDING: Don Ray Hudgins, Charles Hudgins, Paul Townsend, Billy Walker, Jerry Morgan, Michael Hutson, Norman Lee Sutton, Coach Melvin Fry. Above: SEATED L. to R. Brenda Joseph, Edwina Jackson, Genie Richardson, Dottie Foster, Mrs. Moughon, Coach, Charlene Rainier, Nancy Faye Sadler, Betsy Hudgins, STANDING: Mary E. Jackson, Mary A. Childress, Ruth A. Cannon, Janice Hudgins, Sandra Hurst, Virginia Pleva, Patricia Hudgins, Loretta Ingram. Girls Have a So-So Season Right: Charlene Rainier checks a point with co-managers Carolyn Hudgins and June Sutton. Below: In a huddle with the coach -- First string starters clasp hands for luck. The girls ' basketball team of Mathews High School experienced a very hard fought season. They claimed third place in District E competition, with an over all record of 5 wins against 4 losses. Special mention should go to Eddie Jackson whose playing ability and spirit were an in¬ centive to the whole squad. Track! Right: Sprinters: Russell Armistead, Jr. and Howard Armistead -- Russell, Jr. fast man in the 880 and Howard is known for the 220 and 100 yard dash. Below: David Earl Forrest, second in the district with a 5 ' 7 jump, which is a school record, and Joe Diggs fourth in the district with a jump of 5 ' 5 . The Mathews Track Team had a good year. They were Runners-up at the District Meet which was held in Williamsburg. David Forrest took care of the low hurdles and high jump while Norman Din- widdie won the 440 yard run. They were backed up by the rest of the team, especially a very strong relay team, composed of Norman Dinwiddie, Tommy Chestnutt, Peter Maxwell, David Earl Forrest, Thomas Callis, Howard Armistead, Joe Diggs and Tommy Hunley. Below: KNEEFING: Peter Maxwell, Russell Armistead, Tommy Chestnutt, Thomas Callis, Tommy Hunley, Charles Davidson, Billy Diggs, David Earl Forrest, SECOND ROW; L. to R. Richard Armistead, Jimmy Phillips, Howard Armistead, Weldon Cannon, Coach Melvin Fry, Joe Diggs, Norman Dinwiddie, William B. Hudgins, Ricky Hammond, Danny Corbett. The Yellow Jackets came in second in the District with an im¬ pressive record of 6 wins and 1 loss. This was an all around good hitting, hard working, cooperative ball team. They are known for their hustling ability and enthusiasm, as well as their ability to turn in a good performance. Much credit must go to the excellent coaching of Mrs. Moughon. FIRST ROW Left to right: Pat Hudgins, Gail Sutton, Nancy Faye Sadler, Betsy Hudgins, Coach Monghon, Brenda Joseph, Edwina Jackson, Mary Anne Childress, Sharon Hudgins, and Mary Jackson. SECOND ROW: Janice Hudgins, June Sutton, Mary Catherine Diggs, Cheryl Millen, Sandra Hurst, Virginia Pleva, Jeanie Richardson, Scorekeeper and Dottie Foster and Roz Hammond, Managers. Runners Up! So ftball! Left: Coach Monghon talks things over with Catcher Betsy Hudgins and ace hurler, Mary Jackson be¬ fore the big game. Below: All-around good player -- outstanding shortstop -- Mary Anne Childress selects her bat. .. naseoau negins in Late Winter 6 Wins — 4 Losses — Conference Mark Team -- FIRST ROW: George Sackellarios, manager, Michael Hutson, manager, Coach Moughon, J. C. Ashherry, Clifton Kemp, manager. SECOND ROW: William B. Hudgins, Norman Dinwiddie, Billy Diggs, Wayne Lewis, Richard Armistead, Joe Diggs, David Earl Forrest. THIRD ROW: Jerry Howlett, Norman Sutton, Jerry Morgan, Charles Davidson, Tommy Hunley, Howard Armistead, Danny Corbett. -- Mathews had a good season this year with a record of 6 wins and 4 losses. The team fought hard for the championship all the way to the end of the season. However, they were slightly overpowered. The team finished the season in third place in the District. Norman Dinwiddie, ace hur.ler had a record of 3 and 3; while Jerry Howlett turned in an impressive 3 and 1. Billy Diggs led the batting field with a .333 record. Right-hitter, Wayne Lewis, talks over his bat¬ ting average with pitcher, Jerry Howlett. AMUSED CHEERLEADERS! C H E E R L E A D E R S With their spirit and tremendous pep, the cheerleaders are a great asset to our school. Win or lose, they are al¬ ways gay and enthusiastic. Always exhibiting good sportsmanship, they are an inspiration to visitors and fans alike. Be it football, basketball or what have you, the Cheerleaders arouse spirit and support for the teams. They are Seniors and Co-captains, Cheryn Hearn and Nancy Sue Moore -- Juniors, Gayle Jarvis, Wicky Dixon, and Suzanne Hinton -- Sophomore, Mary Alice Armistead. Mathews Sprites of Spirit ) Cheryl Hearn SPECIAL EVENTS!!! School days are not made up of just books, tests and homework. There are other things too -- Things that make life more fun and memorable. These are special things at special times. These are special people and Special Days -- In this section of The Clipper -- we have featured those things and those times that are special to us. Above: Dream Music Filled the Floor -- Fall Frolic — Football Dance The Sports Class is responsible for this gala affair each fall and this year we had such good reason to celebrate --a Championship Football Team had to be honored. The Queen and her Court, nominated by the team and elected by popular vote of the Student Body, were also honored, as dream music ■©filled the dance floor and helped to make this Fall Frolic something to be remembered. A Special Treat, Indeed! 60 Below: Being presented formally to the guests at tire dance arc Mr. Bob Hurst escorting Princess Nancy Faye Sadler, Mr. Charles Sutton escorting Princess Sharon Brown and Queen Nancy escorted by Mr. C. W. Hudgins, Jr- r Above: Being Presented at the dance are Left to Right -- Mr. Tommy Owens escorting Princess Jean Edwards and Mr. Joe Burton escoring Princess Gayle Jarvis. Right: The Queen and her elected princesses pose informally for a picture -- left to right, Miss Sharon Brown, Miss Jean Edwards, Queen Nancy, Miss Gayle Jarvis and Miss Nancy Faye Sadler. Above: Mr. H. K. Brown, Sr. , crowns Miss Nancy Sue Moore, Football Queen for 1963-64. Up on the Roof Top — Santa’s Nigh Below: Danny, Melvin and John Guy Help to decorate one of the doors for Christ¬ mas. The students always decorate each Teacher ' s Door for the Holiday Season. Above: The Snow Flake Queen and her two princesses take time out for a cup of Christmas Tea. L toR: Cynthia Fitchett, June Sutton, Queen and Gayle Jarvis. Right: Ricky also has tire honor of crowning Miss June Sutton, Queen of the Snow Flake Dance, our annual Xmas Ball. Above: On behalf of the Student Body, President Ricky Hammond presents our principal with a small token of our esteem. Xmas Comes to Mathews High Above: Jerry portrayed The Christmas Stranger in the Senior Xmas Play and Cynthia is Madonna, a crippled girl who is healed. Above: Silent Night, Holy Night -- What a pity you can ' t hear the Senior girls as they render traditional Xmas music. Below: Sandra Hurst, also a member of the cast, arranged gifts beneath the Yuletide Tree, bringing Christmas blessings to Mathews High. In the Merry Merry Harriet Wilson and escort Joe Diggs. Cynthia Fitchett and escort Jimmy Phillips. Carolyn Hudgins and escort Welson Cannon. Cheryn Hearn and escort David Forrest. Mary Jackson and escort Peter Maxwell. HP ' HpWoff ft j ■jU Mi i ■rJI Queen Jean Edwards is crowned by Mr. H. K. Brown as Queen of May, while Nancy Sue Moore, Maid of Honor, looks on approvingly. A performance for the Queen and Court. The Theme for May Day this year was that of thinking up some way to amuse the Queen and her Court. Under the Direction of Miss Eley, a skit was written to show different forms of entertainment available at Mathews High School. These were per¬ formed before the Queen. It was enjoyably received by the Q.ueen, Court and spectators. Prior to this a delicious dinner was served in the school cafeteria by the P .T. A., making a successful May day. The performance is over at the Queen ' s bidding and the actors leave the stage. | i 4t Underwater Fantasy Jr.-Sr. Prom On May 15, the high school auditorium submerged into the beautiful underwater world of the sea. Guests to this underwater realm were welcomed through a rainbow cave by King Neptune. The theme for this gala affair was Fantasy of the Sea. The couples danced and dined under a sea of fish, simulated by turquoise, light blue and green crepe paper. Various colorful marine life were caught in nets that adorned the sides. The Excels added their music to the air. Behind the combo, a sunken ship was embedded in the sand. Memories never die, they linger in the minds and hearts of man. Memories of that Fantasy will long prevail in the hearts of those who entered the sea for the night. 66 Below: Entering the underwater cave for the big prom doings are Laurel Anderton and date. Bottom: Some couples just sit and relax for a while between dances -- the band was just super for listening as well as tripping the light fantas¬ tic s! Above Dignified seniors and dates await presentation to all. Above: Members of the forensic team: L. to R. Jack Joyner, Rita Smith, Ellen Wade Cray, Nancy Ann Sadler, STANDING: Ricky Hammond, Norman Dinwiddie, Sponsor Mrs. White. Forensic Sue Hutson Arleen Hudgins The purpose of Forensic Contest is to encourage participation in and to improve the level of reading, speaking, spelling, and debating among the students of Mathews High School. The English teachers nominate the best students from each class for the Sc hool Contest ; however, no student is barred from the final contest. Linda Sadler The final school contest gives recognition to those who have excelled in the various forensic activities during the year. The winners represent this school in the District Contest and finally the district winners enter the State Forensic Contest. Linda Smith 68 Left: The Debate Team of Mathews High School, Composed of the four girls on left, shows much promise. Boys and Girls Chosen to All State Above: L. to R: Howard Armistead, Dottie Foster, Norman Dinwiddie, Genie Richardson, Russell Armistead. The above students have been chosen by their fellow Junior Classmen and the faculty for the honor of Virginia Boys ' State and Girls ' State Citizenship. They will each learn about our government as they take part in the program sponsored by the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. For One Exciting Week they will gain valuable knowledge as they elect city officials, attend a party caucus, campaign for their favorite candidates and make many new friends. Tl e Tri-Hi-Y sponsors a Model Youth Assembly each spring ' which is held in Richmond. Here the stu¬ dents learn tire workings of state government and the three girls selected here to attend gained a wealth of knowledge. Right: L. ler, Rita Hall. to R. Nancy Anne Sad- Cannon, and Wendy Student Chosen as Representative to the Model Assembly We Had to Mention This Seniors Topple Juniors in Powder Puff Classic The second annual Powderpuff Football was played in early December at the MHS athletic field. Considered the most at¬ tractive teams ever to meet in competition, both sides showed a superb knowledge of football. The Senior girls came out on top by a score 6-0. Mary Jackson was the star of the game. Co¬ captains for the Seniors were Mary Jackson and Juanetta Daniel and the Juniors were captained by Edwina Jackson and Judy Owens. Any big sports encounted must have a Queen and this one did. Joe Diggs was absolutely radiant, attired in a black velvet dress and cape with a beautiful white tulle veil. The Queen was flanked by the most attractive court ever assembled. Howard Armistead was maid of honor. Other Princesses William B. Hudgins, Tommy Hunley, David Earl Forrest, Richard Armistead, Scotty Hyatt, 3obby Diggs, won the hearts of the cheering fans. The Queen and Court were escorted by the powder puff players. Sponsored by the S.C.A. and skillfully produced by the Seniors, it was a huge success. ■ 1 (i A moment to remember The Queen is crowned by Principal To the Victors belongs the spoils -- Left to Right -- Juanetta Daniel, Judy Owens, Mary Jackson, and Edwina Jackson. Seniors’ hands raised in victory. Queen Joe and Escort Cheryl Hearn. Fr V W‘ Loveliness personified -- Left to right: Tommy Hunl i Bobb Qiggs, and Howard Armistead. The heart stealing Princesses. Left to right: Scotty Hyatt, Howard Armistead, William Hudgins, David Forrest. Richard Armistead and Tommy Hunley. Graduation Climaxes Tears of Planning and Work mnnusism MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL Seniors gather outside on a bright June day awaiting Senior Day Exercises. Big Three events concluded the year for the Class of ' 64. Senior Day, always antici¬ pated by the members of the Class granted many special privileges. At this time awards were made and scholarships presented. Climaxing the program, happy Seniors dined together down town. Baccalaureate exercises were held on Sunday night prior to graduation, and on June 4, Mr. George Passage, editor of the Daily Press, delivered the Commencement Address. There were mixed feelings of Happiness and sorrow as the class of ' 64 walked down the aisle for the last time, clutching in their hands a certificate which represented twelve years of diligence and hard work. 71 Presenting a Pictorial Story Above Like Brother Winder before him, Johnny Gayle, football standout, thinks the time has come to think of many things. 5 Above Ricky Hammond, retiring S.C.A. President con¬ gratulates newly elected Richard Armistead. Ricky has been an outstanding leader. Right -- Award Winners enter smilingly -- Phyllis Davis, Crisco Award, Nancy Faye Sadler, D.A.R., Merit Award, Girls ' Athletic Award, Joe Diggs, Boys ' Athletic Award, Ricky Hammond, General Excellence Award, and Sharon Brown, Arian Award. a - of Graduation Week Below: Receiving scholarships are Virginia Pleva, Charlene Rainier, Carolyn Hudgins, Charles Mor¬ gan and Ricky Hammond. Above -- Seniors, during Graduation week, are most thoughtful during devotions. Below: Top Scholastic honors go to the four shown here, Second scho¬ lastic award for girls, Nancy Faye Sadler; First Award for girls, Nancy Ann Sadler; Second scholastic award for boys, Davenport French and First award, Charles Morgan. Giving congratulations is Mr. H. K. Brown. Above: Marching in calls for many admiring glances from underclassmen -- while Seniors them¬ selves are all dignity. Above -- The School newspaper, Anchors Aweigh, always puts out a special Senior Edition on Senior Day and here Robert, Ronnie, Billy and Dickie take in all the news. Left: Some are happy, some are sad even to the point of tears -- Graduation brings mixed emo¬ tions. Above: How nice it is to get those robes off and just relax a little bit with cokes, school paper, cameras and each other. Cheryl, Harriet, Holly, Brenda and Sandra seem to think so. Right: Senior Class President, William Bailey Hudgins passes the traditional gavel to incoming Senior Class President, Larry Cannon. With this passing goes best wishes to the incoming Senior Class. Above: Mrs. Hammond, the very hard working Senior Spon¬ sor, gives final approval to the Seniors as they leave Senior Day Assembly. Behind Mrs. Crockett and Mr. Fry watch admiringly. Below: At the beginning of this book, on the very opening page were pictured some Senior buddies enjoying good conversation and companionship at lunchtime. Having been fast friends this entire year, it is fitting for us to close with them still happily enjoying each other, tho ' a little more solemn at graduation time. STANDING David Earl Forrest, Herbert Hudgins, Joe Diggs, SEATED -- William B. Hudgins, Ronnie Daniels, Jimmy Phillips, Johnny Gayle, and Butch Hudgins. Above: Getting the annual to mail: L. to R. Virginia Pleva, Terry Davis, Virginia Ann Pugh, Nancy Ann Sadler, Nancy Faye Sadler, Anne Forrest. Below: Tired feet after a busy day: L. to R. Sharon Brown, Elizabeth Broaddus, Phillip Sadler, Phyllis Davis, Sponsor Mrs. Trusch. We Leave — After a Tear of Hard Work This year is over. This book is finished. The underclassmen have put away their pens, pencils and studious ways until Fall. The graduates have attained their goal and have moved on in search of other things. We, of the Clipper staff, have finished our work. Above, we pack our Clipper for mail and pre¬ pare to carry it to the Post Office. On tire left, we are footsore and weary. We have given up in this book, what we think is a good story in picture and words of 1963-64 at M. H.S. We all leave now for a summer of bright sun and fun, while our tired old building rests and awaits the Fall return, which will begin another story. — — « ' W sC V 00 u ub r MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL L!3R