Mathews High School - Clipper Yearbook (Mathews, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1966 volume:

MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY mathews high school library Mathews High School is a friendly school -- A new student is welcomed into Senior fellowship. MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY THE CLIPPER Editor: Lynn Ball Business Manager: Mary Ann Childress Sponsor: Mrs. Everett Trusch o o o o FALL - 1966 Right: Some enter school very very thoughtfully Below: Some enter for the first time with mixed emotions -- eager and shy - - some Above: Some are gay -- laughing -- finding fun and happy companionship -- Left: Some are old hands -- Seniors coming back for a fifth and final year -- dignified and calm — 2 FALL •� - Seniors get into the mood of the Season -- shocked corn, pumpkins, and -- oh yes -- Halloween! Fall brings us back to Mathews High School for another whole year of learning -- learning in the classroom and learning from activities. Fall brings much work and much play. From dignified Seniors to awed 8th graders, we are determined to make the best of everything, most of all, our time. We will use it advantageously. This fall is unforget¬ table and it is the beginning. MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY 3 Our Principal Above: Whether going through the files for information, teaching Se¬ nior Math, or giving some way¬ ward student his attention, Mr. Brown is always giving his best. An inspiration to us all, he ' s just tops. Below: Across this desk come many problems and Mr. Brown meets them all with patience, consideration, and understanding. He is a good principal, esteemed by students and teachers. Below: Homework is a must for our principal -- a whole briefcase of it. 4 Administration Mr. D. D. Forrest, Division Superintendent: Right: Always striving for the best in Education, Mr. Forrest is an alert and able adminis¬ trator -- interested in providing for students the best possible education. Below: Mr. W. B. Tatterson, Assistant Principal, shares some amusing incident with Mr. Brown -- Moments of relaxation are few. Our office routine runs smoothly indeed. Amid much activity, there is always plenty of work to do and much to be attended to. Mrs. Callis and her office assistants can be relied upon to carry out Mr. Brown ' s wishes plus the burden of notes, excuses, phone calls, and what have you. Below: School Secretary, Mrs. R. H. Callis — Each student is her friend and she‘s a friend to aH. Below: Office Assistants -- Joyce Miles, Dianne Gwynne, Marsha Callis, Sandra Mitchem, Mrs. Callis and Mary Ann Childress. Faculty Mrs. M. B. Brown B. S. Longwood College History, English, 10th Grade Sponsor Mrs. Hudson Crockett B. S. Radford College Math, Senior Sponsor Miss Nellie Callis William and Mary College English, Guidance, 8th Grade Sponsor Mrs. Jasper Dixon B. A. Westhampton College History, French, Junior Sponsor Mr. Harry Clements B.S., V. P.I. Agriculture, Shop Mrs. Allen Foster B.A. Madison College Junior Sponsor, Home Economics Mr. Frank Crittenden William and Mary College Mechanical Drawing and Shop Mr. Melvin Fry B. S. Salem College Science, Coaching, Geography The hard-working Mathews High School faculty deserves praise. Not only do they excel in teaching subject matter, but they help prepare us to meet some of the complexities of life. They give most gener¬ ously of their time and their talents . We are proud of our teaching staff. Left: Mrs. Brown explains verbs to her English class. Pat Hudgins and Mrs. Crockett take inventory of supplies after the games. MATHEWS HIGH Faculty .IBI ak t Mrs. Melvin Fry B. A. Salem College English, 9th Grade Sponsor Mrs. Ray Hudgins B. S. Longwood College English, History, 10th Grade Sponsor Mrs. Clayton Hammond B. S. Longwood College Science, 9th Grade Sponsor Mrs. Sarah Lewis Longwood College Latin, English Senior Sponsor Mr. Fry keeps the eighth graders ' noses to the grind stone -- here future scientists slave away. s., i f Ml W u f9 SI .ytmT Hljnr aRH W it ' oHn Faculty Mrs. Allen Moughon B. A. Salem College Physical Education, Typewriting Commander William Thompson B. S. Marine Engineering U. S. Naval Academy Math, Junior Sponsor Mr. Allen Moughon B. A. Salem College M. A. William and Mary College Physical Education Mr. W. B. Tatter son Assistant Principal B. S. Randolph Macon College Math Mrs. Richard Sadler B.A. Mary Washington College History, Government, Guidance, 8th Grade Sponsor Mrs. Everett Trusch B.S. Mary Washington College Business Senior Sponsor Mr. August Sieben Music, Band New York School of Music Mrs. Aubrey White B.S. Madison College Library, Science, 10th Grade Sponsor Miss Nellie proudly goes over Sara Ellen ' s test results with her. They were outstanding according to national results. Much admired by the students, Mr. Tatterson prepares the black¬ board for another period of Math. Coached by Mrs. White, Rita, Lynn and Steve prepare for the American Legion Oratorical Contest --a tough decision, Rita won. This year we started two hour classes which were well received by stu¬ dents and faculty alike. We feel we accomplished so much more and we have all benefited from this. Al¬ though we have had much publicity for our winning ways this year -- our greatest accomplishments have been in the academic field. The Coaching Moughons -- Both producing champs -- not cnly in the athletic games, but in sports¬ manship and health as well. 9 Seniors One of the nicest classes -- is a general comment made about seniors around School. We certainly have gotten along well together. We have been very successful in our undertaking from the 8th grade throughout senior year. We have learned our lessons well and we feel we are ready to move on to bigger things. Our days at Mat¬ hews High School will always be happily recalled. We are grateful to family, friends, and certainly to the faculty. We are grateful to the administration that has made all this possible. Senior Officers: Paulette Morgan, Treasurer; Lynne Sadler, Secretary; Steve Layton, President; Lewis Stephens, Vice President; Jeannie Hudgins, Reporter; Roz Hammons, Chaplain. iz Sm PB4af. : Mi fiEtf’Slr VkiK-i!.!- •’ VtL? 1 p f t ? w 3k raj 1 riTT t V ‘A fej j - ' V‘ T‘- 1? vii. - b • r vl , - Tl 1 H- ■ ' ; V ' ?; J 1 f ■ • ! pt%£ hrff : . ra? IM. ' V • v ! j. ' ' . • fsi ' O fb y- J ’ ,l - ’ ‘y V;. • i . M ; 2 1 .tl it. ' - 1 . ■ ’ ' ’ � Xj V ) ' . ♦ } , -iliS ' lliS? 1 Ht _ ju V : MpO ' ■ . � .y .ti SSHFMC ■ . TKaaP v t IrVI [ M m I v IT. « JluRSBru ii PWMiiKg nttug ,y.. i a jvvs y . , ■ UnKtH, i ' t(t$W5� iu mlwift |a - 1 1 Kr w s 1 Jk ' .y | 10 66 in ’66 Beverly Faye Armistead Mary Alice Armistead Johnny Thomas Bowen Cynthia Irene Brown Betty Lou Callis Wayne Callis Audrey Lynn Ball Larry C. Brownly Andrew Jackson Bullips, III Ann Paulette Callis DAR Award Winners -- two outstanding Senior girls, Rita Smith and Janice Hudgins, notified on this honor by Mr. Brown. 11 Seniors Ruth Ann Cannon Billy Carney Mary Ann Childress James Coleman Jane F. Daniels Robert Davis Laura Phyllis Edwards Darlene Ruth Fanning Walter Fleet Foster Mary Ann Gibson Below: Much credit goes to these five for the success of the Senior Xmas play -- Lorraine, Phyllis, Billy, Robert, and Jimmy. 12 ’66 in 66 Now is the time for all good Seniors to do more typing -- and typing they do -- two full hours, Tuesdays and Thursday. Earl Grinnel, Jr. Dianne Owens Gwynn Delma Rosalind Hammond Pearl Elizabeth Hodges Don Ray Hudgins Janice Ray Hudgins Dalton Hudgins Jerry Howlett Margaret Geneva John Wayne Hudgins Hudgins 13 Seniors Robert Reese Hudgins Michael Thomas Hutson Ronald Eugene Hudgins Sara Ellen Hutson Sharon Leigh Hudgins Earl Emerson Jordon Wendy Carol Hudgins Steve Ronald Layton Leon F. Leigh Galen Lemmon Below: Senior boys hard at work on mechanical drawing 14 ’66 in 66 Wayne Elbert Lewis R. L. Mickleborough, Jr. Robert Paul Lockwood Wendell Minor Lorraine Ann Matthews Sandra Kay Mitchem Sara Penn McAllister Eddie Morgan Nancy Paulette Morgan Rebecca Smith Nelson Assets = Liabilities + Proprietorship -- or is it Liabilities = Assets -- or maybe Proprietor¬ ship is not it at all -- Bookkeeping can be confusing even for Seniors. 1 llr ' Wr ' 5 MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL L«RAW Seniors Allen Tee look serious about it all? David E. Owens Patricia Anne Pisarsky John Blair Reeves Roberta Jean Respress Lynne Anderson Sadler Rita Mae Smith Robert Lynn Soles Nancy Kaye Soles Robert Lewis Stephens John Wilson Thomas, Jr. 16 ’66 in ’66 Paul D. Townsend, Jr. Wallace Brooks Twigg, Jr. William Henry Walker, III Allen Tee Ward Linda Diggs West Vickie Jane White 17 Class Officers: Ray Hunley, Treas. ; Charles White, Pres. ; Sylvia Hudgins, Chap. ; Becky Williams, V. Pres. ; DeeDee Gay, Secy. ; Shirley Daniels, Historian; Jackie Harlow, Reporter. Juniors Today — Seniors Tomorrow Neal Abrahamson Judy Armistead Jay Ashberry Richard Ashberry H. R. Baukhages Ronald Coles Burroughs Claudius Brown Margie Brown Nelson Buchanan Becky Busic 10 Linda Callis Marsha Callis Thomas Callis R. V. C arm can Alice Elaine Cherry Shirley Daniels David Diggs Kathy Diggs Mary K. Diggs Robert Diggs Allen Downs Joanne Duke Sheldon Everding Janis Forrest Dale Garrett Skipper Garrison Dimity Gay Kathy German Rose Gibson Norma Haislip Jackie Harlow Kay Hastings Bill Hayes Aileen Hernandez Bunny Hormberger Arlene Hudgins Cornell Hudgins Charles Hudgins Jane Hudgins Jimmy Hudgins 19 Juniors Today Pat Hudgins Rose Mary Hudgins Sylvia Hudgins Lillie Hudgins Cliff Hughes Andrea Hunley Ray Hunley Cindy Hurst Sue Hutson Gerald Jackson Bucky Jarvis Nat Joyner Mary Frances Jones Barbara Kimmell Bill Lester David Love Linda Maxey Robbie McClanahan Sheryl Millen Jerry Morgan Richard Owens Debbie Pisarsky John Price William Raines Trimyer Richardson Junior Ripley Billy Sadler Linda Ruth Sadler David Shaw Linda Carol Smith 20 Seniors Tomorrow Nelson Smith Danny Soles Marilee Staib Gail Sutton Norman Lee Sutton Cathy Turner Shelia Thomas Joseph Ward Arnold White Charles White Regina White Becky Williams Frank Dixon The Hundred Dollar Club -- Juniors who sold $100 or more in magazines sales. ROW 1 -- Marilee Staib, Linda Smith, Andrea Hunley, Arlene Hudgins, Regina White, Kathy German. ROW 2 -- Kay Hastings, Sue Hutson, Mary K. Diggs, Charles White, R. V. Carmean, Joe Ward. J HP M m x w [ , j j§ Sophomores ■ v� ‘ M ..., I £■«: M M S i w IfiSttfl ,. i LSKite i George Homer Sakellarios, V. Pres. ; Helen Thacker, Secy. ; Ann Merritt, Pres. ; Brenda Kanery, Chaplain; Shirley Williams, Historian; Jane Howlett, Reporter; Linda Snow, Treasurer. We are Making Progress Thomas Lee Armistead Paul Bing Lisa Bowman Beverly Brigman Wade Brooks Andy Camp Rachel Cannon Tommy Childress Buck Cooke Jimmy Curfman Bobby Edwards Sammy Edwards Janice Ericson Betty Jane Eriksen Edith Gibson Kerry Hall Robert Hall Elaine Haywood Renee Hodges Jane Howlett Gregory Hubbard Joe Hudgins Dorenda Hudgins Robert Allen Hudgins Steve Hudgins Sophomores Waverly Powell Hudgins Willis Ann Hudgins Ricky Hudgins Wendell Hugate Dickie Hurst Roy Hunley John Hutson Sedonia Jackson David James Brenda Kan ary Darwin Lewis Ross Lewis Jim Lockwood Pepper Love Charles Machen, Jr. Elizabeth Maxwell Shirley Mazingo Ann Merritt Brenda Miller Wendell Mitchem Joyce Miles Ronnie Mitchem Chase Morgan Gloria Morgan Wayne Morgan Ed Oliver John Owens Joyce Owens Betty Pierce Bill Phillips Danny Pleva Terry Putt Ronnie Ray Sonny Richardson Ed Ripley Dinah Sadler Karen Shawn Barry Small Helen Smith Linda Snow Helen Thacker Sharon Thomas Katie Thompson Shirley Williams James Wadell 23 Freshmen Michael Adams Robert Ambrose Louis Ball Betty Billups Richard Howell Roland Bowman Billy Brown Gloria Brown Faye Callis Jimmy Callis Joan Callis John Callis Leonard Callis Maggie Callis Marvin Carmean Jackie Carney Dale Crewe Alice Daniel Sherwood Daniels Albert DeWitt We are Definitely Here Don Grey Diggs James Diggs Suzanne Edwards Susan Fitchett Jimmy French Charles Gionfriddo Ed Harlow William Nelson Haywood Roy Hearn Charles Hudgins Cindy Hudgins Deena Hudgins Debra Hudgins Debbie Hunley Connie Hurst J. C. Hudgins Richard Kimball Jamie Lequeux Kenneth Lewis Linda Lewis Teddy Lewis Marguerite Maxwell Heather McClanahan Ronnie Miles James Morgan Freshmen MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY Dickie Owens Stanford Owens, Jr. S. E. Payne Debbie Phillips Margaret Pugh Paul Pugh Lynne Rammel Burley Lee Respress Betty Lou Regensburg Rosie Richardson Brenda Ripley Wayne Ripley David Roane Becky Robins limmy Robbins Mike Rowe Patsy Saunders Homer Smith Rochelle Soles Jackie Sutton Pat Thomas Bruce Wadell Elizabeth Walker Jamie White Freshman Officer: FIRST ROW: Maggie Callis, Reporter; Betty Billups, Sec. ; Brenda Ripley, Treasurer. SECOND ROW: Elizabeth Walker, Historian; Wayne Ripley, Vice Pres.; Debbie Hudgins, President. 25 8th Grade Officers: Janis Bing, Secy.; Paula Burcher, Pres.; Candy Foster, Historian; Eileen Ashberry, Treas.; Francis Lee Twigg, Reporter; W. C. Shinult, V. Pres. Growing and Learning Mickey Adams Paulette Ambrose Mary Armistead Michael Armistead Eileen Ashberry Curt Bazemore Janis Bing Linwood Blake Rebecca Burroughs Bonnie Brigman Debbie Brooks Brenda Brown Paula Burcher Regina Cannon Bobby Callis Elsa Cooke Nancy Crewe Billy Davis Ray Diggs Willie Diggs Debbie Dixon Leonard Downs Valerie Ericson Butch Everding John Everson Frankie Fitchctt Candy Foster Charles Foster Ronald Gionfriddo Kenneth Godsey Eddie Greene Edward Hammond Chris Harlow Kathy Haywood Pat Hellison Clinton Hudgins Elaine Hudgins Lynn Hudgins Mary Hudgins Hudson Hudgins, Jr. Ronnie Hudgins James Hutson Joe Jenkins James Jarvis Pam Jordan Diane Kranz Mark Lewis Esther Lockwood Pay McBrayer Barbara Messer Paige Miller Patti Miller Sandra Miller Jim Mitchem Glenda Morris Eddie Mullis Danny Napier Dottie Owens Ray Owens Kathy Pierce Brenda Preston Keith Preston Bessie Price Sammy Robins Jodie Rowe Kenny Rowe Sue Rowe W. C. Shinault Bobby Smith Eddie Smith Eddie Staib Frances Twrgg Gregory White Jerry White Deceased: May 2, 1966. Though her stay with us was brief she will live long in the memories of her many friends. Foo tball 1965 Above: All-District, honorable mention for All-State team -- Wallace, Jr.; a tri-captain who has done a tremendous job for the team as tackle this year. Coach Moughon has-been pleased with his performance. BELOW: Out they came and onto the playing field -- The M.H. S. Blue Devils. We thought we had the prettiest, most spirited cheer¬ leaders in the district -- always on the job -- leading the students and fans --we couldn ' t have done without them. Above: FIRST ROW: Mary Alice Armi- stead; SECOND ROW, Alice Elaine Cherry; Arlene Hudgins; THIRD ROW: Helen Thacker; Jackie Harlow; FOURTH ROW: Judy Armistead; Dimity Gay. ABOVE: Coach Fry tells two of the Tri-Captains, Don Ray and Jerry to shape up or ship out. It ' s a joke, to be sure. The football team placed 3rd in the district with a 2-2-1 standing. The team showed fine teamwork with Jerry Howlett and Thomas Callis leading in rushing yardage. Michael Hutson and Wallace Twigg, Jr. were selected to All-District team, with Wallace, Jr., a-lso being mentioned for All-State tackle. Coaches Moughon and Fry worked hard and long with the team. Below: It is no easy job, but such a vital job, to take care of all the gear and manage the team. Tommy, Chase and Charles have handled it ably this year. Below: FIRST ROW, Norman Lee Sutton, Waverly Powell Hudgins, Michael Hutson, Don Ray Hudgins, Wallace Twigg, Jr., Jerry Howlett, Thomas Callis, Jerry Morgan, SECOND ROW, Steve Hudgins, George Homer Sakel- larios, Fleet Foster, David Shaw, Bucky Jarvis, Charles Hudgins, Robert Allen Hudgins, Ed Ripley, Wendell Mitchem, THIRD ROW, Pepper Love, Richard Ashberry, Bill Philips, Joe Ward, Paul Townsend, Richard Mor¬ gan, John Owens, Cornell Hudgins, Dale Garrett, FOURTH ROW, Sonny Richardson, Jimmy Hudgins, Junior Ripley, Ross Lewis, John Price, Allen Downs, Eddie Morgan. Junior Devils J.V. ' s Show Determination and Drive -- FIRST ROW -- Homer Smith, Jimmy Robins, Ed Harlow, Michael Armistead, Kenny Rowe, Standford Owens, Charles Hudgins. SECOND ROW: Albert DeWitt, Barry Small, Edward Hammond, Butch Everding, Gregory White, John Lee Callis, James Hutson, Roy Hearn. THIRD ROW. W. C. Shinault, Bill Hayes, Danny Pleva, Roy Hunley, Jim Mitchem, Curt Bazemore, and John Hutson. Much Work and Some Play Ends Fall Football on a Good Note — Left: Elected Queen of the Powder Puff Game by popular vote of the student body -- Miss Donna Ray Hudgins. Below: The lovely court, also chosen by popular vote, attend the Queen. Don Ray Hudgins, Junior Ripley, Michael Hutson, Wayne Lewis, Jerry Howlett, Arnold White, and Nat Joyner. Football Dance Right: Chosen as a court for Queen Mary Alice Armistead were these four Princesses, Arlene Hudgins, Janice Hudgins, Dimity Gay, and Ruth Ann Camion. This event is one of the highlights of the fall and climax for the football season. The affair is sponsored by the Sports Club. Left: Nominated by the team and elected by the stu¬ dents. Queen Mary Alice Armistead and escort C. W. Hudgins, Jr. Above: Don Ray and Janice enjoy social life. The Annual Football Dance marks the end of football season, and what a happy note on which to end. 31 , f I j H | ,L Jf ft r j ! i 11 i l m I-? y There are some people around the school that we just couldn ' t get along without. We often call them our unsung heros. Called upon so much, they al¬ ways respond willingly. Cafeteria helpers: Cindy Brown, Lillie Bell Hudgins, Beatrice Hudgins, Ray Owens, Sammy Robins, Rose Gibson, Keith, Preston, Bobby Smith. Helpers All Mr. Brooks, Maintenance. Above: Helping hands at lunch time -- Mrs. Inez Hudgins, Mrs. Louise Hudgins, Mrs. Mary Mitchem, and Miss Mattie Walden. 32 Robert Lynn snaps a portion of the annual staff on a winter day -- What a winter this has been! We will always remember the Blizzard of ' 66, when we got an unexpected vacation of seven days. We didn ' t know it then, but that was our Spring Vacation. Aside from this, we had a wonderful winter season. We really did hit the books and we grew in knowledge and stature. It was during this season that we started two hour classes. They proved successful and rewarding. Life was good and winter became a wonderful memory. 33 M. H. S The yuletide season brings a spirit of fellowship and gaiety to M.H.S. and Christ¬ mas 1965 was certainly no exception. The season was highlighted by a play presented by the Senior class. The CHRISTMAS PAGEANT OF THE HOLY GRAIL told of King Arthur ' s vision of the nativity of Christ, of the Holy Grail pre¬ sented to the babe by the Magi, and of Arthur ' s great desire --to win back the Holy Grail for Christ. Excerpts from this inspiring presen¬ tation are shown here. Above: Music for this festive season was very capably rendered by our organist, Bucky Cooke. Left: A serene Virgin Mary, as seen in Arthur ' s Christmas vision, was portrayed by Phyllis Edwards. Below: Knights of the Round Table, Jack Bill¬ ups, Galen Lemmon and Jimmy Coleman, ponder on Arthur ' s words concerning his plan for them. The chair to the left of Jimmy is vacant, waiting to be occupied by the perfect knight, Galahad. MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY Holiday Style Above: Rita Smith, narrator for the senior play, made Christmas more meaningful for all with the story she told. Above: With the arrival of Galahad, a young and promising knight, in Camelot came the re¬ appearance of the Christmas angels and of the Holy Grail . Left: Members of the choir await their performance. Below: King Arthur, portrayed by Steve Layton, tells his knights, portrayed by Bob Lockwood, John Reeves and Ronnie Hudgins, of his vision, as the page, portrayed by Don Ray Hudgins looks on. Above: Leading the S.C.A. this year were Pres. , Janice Hudgins; Treas. , Sharon Hud¬ gins; Secretary Ruth Ann Cannon; V. Pres. , Gail Sutton; Reporter, Don Ray Hudgins. The S. C. A. sponsors many worthwhile projects for the school. Some of the accomplishments of the 1966 S. C. A. have been: 1. Winning the District E Sportsman¬ ship Trophy, through promoting good sportsmanship at all athletic contests. 2. Publishing a student directory, Who ' s Calling Please. 3. Providing trash barrels to promote cleanliness. SCA The Student Cooperative Association is the government of M. H. S. Being a democrat¬ ic government it is for the benefit of its citizens, the students and teachers of our school. M. H. S. revolves around the S. C. A. All clubs and classes send represen¬ tatives to the council meetings. Mrs. Sadler, S.C.A. sponsor, with the help of Ruth Ann and Wendy, selects photos for the scrap book. Homeroom representatives: Below: Ross Lewis, Sandra Miller, Helen Bing, Mary Alice Armistead, Michael Armistead, Johnny Thomas, Galen Lemmon, Elaine Haywood, Rachel Cannon, Linda Carol Smith, Gloria Brown, Jackie Harlow, Linda Callis. Right: Janice and Mr. Brown confirm dates on the calendar. Right: Michael, Linda, Gloria, and Robert leave to go to the district S.C.A. meeting. Below: Don Ray, Rita, and Roz pre¬ pare the column for the Gazette Journal. Club Representatives: Below: FIRST ROW: Marilee Staib, Lynn Ball, Margie Brown, Arlene Hudgins, Pat Hudgins, Roz Hammond, Wendy Hudgins. SECOND ROW: Rita Smith, Linda Ruth Sadler, Ray Hunley, Wallace Twigg, John Reeves, Robert Lynn Soles, Jerry Howlett. Officers: Jane Howlett, Secy.; Alice Cherry, S.C.A. Rep.; Roz Hammond, Treas.; Mary Ann Gibson, Pres. ; Linda Ruth Sadler, V.Pres.; Sheldon Ever ding, Reporter. The Dramatics Club received an excellent rating on its one act play, TO BURN A WITCH in district competition. The group co-sponsored a trip to see THE SOUND OF MUSIC with the French Club. As a climax to a very successful year, the club sponsored a clinic conducted by the staff and actors of Little Theater of Newport News. Below: Members; FIRST ROW: R. Gibson, E. Gibson, L. West, K. Diggs, L. Hudgins, J. Harlow, H. Thacker, M. Staib, R. Repress, C. Brown; SECOND ROW: S. Edwards, J. Sutton, J. Callis, J. Callis, E. Harlow, S. Garrison, S. Williams, J. Billups, M. A. Armistead; THIRD ROW: R. Smith, R. Cannon, R. V. Carmean, J. Daniel, J. Duke, B. Billups, J. LaQueux, H. Bing, B. Robins; FOURTH ROW: E. Walker, C. German, G. Sutten, M. Callis, D. Gay, W. A. Hudgins, D. Hudgins, B. Ripley, J. White, C. Turner; FIFTH ROW: M. Carmean, H. R. Baukhages, A. Hunley, D. Hudgins, S. Millen, E. Haywood, B. Kimmeil, D. Hunley, A. Merrit. Above: SEATED: Wendy Hudgins, Pres.; Mrs. White, sponsor, Janice Hudgins, Treas. STANDING: Don Ray Hudgins, V.P.; Joe Ward, Reporter, Jeannie Hudgins, Chaplain, Margie Brown, SCA Rep.; Elaine Hudson Sec. The Library Club not only promotes the reading of books but also tries various activities to make the Library a focal point of learning for the school. Each spring the Library Club shows a movie for the benefit of forensics; the proceeds this year will be spent for materials for next year ' s debate team. During Library Week the Club remembered the teachers with tokens of appreciation. The Library assistants are always on the move, helping fellow students. The Library Club hopes it has helped to make this a better year for everyone. STANDING C. White, SEATED: S. Hudgins, J. Armistead, S. Mazinge, R. Hudgins, S. E. Hutson, P. Hodges, J. Reeves. J. Wadell, J. Handy, S. Layton, P. Thomas, J. Billups, B. Brigman, T. L. Armistead, J. Morgan J. Hudgins, W. Brooks, A. Hunley, C. Morgan. ■l«L Above: Sara Ellen Hutson, Pres.; Mary K. Diggs, Secy. ; Pat Pisarsky, V. Pres.-; Pearl Hodges, Treas.; Roz Ham¬ mond, S.C.A. Rep.; Margie Brown, Reporter. F.T.A. Below: Jeannie teaches commercial classes during F.T.A. week. The Future Teachers of America Club is proud of its work this year. It has suc¬ ceeded in raising the money for its annual scholarship through bake sales and sock hops. Members participated in the annual student teaching day program successfully. We feel that the members and sponsors have made a prominent contribution to our school. MEMBERS: FIRST ROW: Charles Gionfriddo, Cathy Turner, Jeannie Hudgins, Cindy Brown, Vickie White, Mary Francis Jones, Linda Ruth Sadler, Arlene Hudgins, Kay Hastings, John Lee Callis. SECOND ROW: Wayne Ripley, Janice Hudgins, Rita Smith, Linda Susan Snow, Sheldon Everding, Betty Jane Erickson, Barbara Kimball, Gail Sutton, Lynn Ball, Marilee Staib. Sponsors: Mrs. Hudgins and Mrs. Foster. Latin Club Below: Mrs. Lewis, Debbie, Susan, Cindy, and Maggie prepare for Latin Club initiation. Officers: FIRST ROW: Mrs. Lewis, Sponsor; Rita Smith S. C.A. Rep.; Pearl Hodges, Pres.; Lynn Ball, Secy.; SECOND ROW: Roz Hammond, Vice Pres.; Mary Alice Armistead, Reporter; Kay Hastings, Treas. The Latin Club strives to promote an interest in the study of Latin and ancient Roman culture. This hard-working group pursued two main projects in ' 66 - - a trip to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the collection of funds for a scholarship which was given to a graduating student who plans a liberal arts education. Below: FIRST ROW: Joyce Miles, Debbie Hunley, Jane Howlett, Betty Billups, Heather McClanahan, Maggie Callis, Cindy Hudgins, Gloria Brown, Susan Fitchett, Marquerite Maxwell; SECOND ROW: Betty J. Erickson, Faye Callis, Arlene Hudgins, Jackie Harlow, Marilee Staib, Vickie White, Lynne Rammell, Sue Hutson, Dorenda Hudgins, Becky Robins; THIRD ROW: Joe Ward, Jerry Howlett, Jack Billups, Pat Pisarsky, Debbie Hudgins, Elaine Hudgins, Brenda Ripley, Mary K. Diggs, Ann M err it, Mary F. Jones, Linda Smith. m mm | r gRSss; i T mrnmmimmSi 1 W|| IMsLl II Above: COUNTERCLOCKWISE: David Diggs, Stanford Owens, Ross Lewis, Leon Leigh, Michael Hutson, Jerry Howlett, Danny Soles, Cornell Hudgins, Wayne Lewis, Jimmy Hudgins, Ed Ripley, Bill Walker, Mr. Critten (Sponsor), Jerry Morgan, Galen Lemmon, Fleet Foster, Robert Soles, Junior Ripley, Waverly Powell Hudgins, Wade Brooks, Trimyer Richardson, Joe Ward. Hi-Y The newly formed Hi-Y Club at MHS enjoyed a very successful year. The first item the club undertook was obtaining charter membership with the National Hi-Y Affiliation. Other projects during the year consisted of a bake sale and a sock hop both of which were very success¬ ful. The club, under the guidance of its sponsor, Mr. Crittenden, built a firm foundation on which the club will grow. Above: Ronnie Hudgins, Chaplain; Johnny Thomas, V. Pres.; Lewis Ste¬ phen, Secy.; Jack Billups, Pres.; Wallace Twigg, Treas.; John Reeves, S.C.A. Representative and Reporter; Steve Layton, Sergeant-at-Arms. Tri-Hi-Y “Create, Maintain, Extend” COUNTERCLOCKWISE: Linda Lewis, Debbie Hunley, Becky Busic, Lynne Sadler, Susan Fitchett, Jane Daniel, Joyce Miles, Betty Billups, Betty Erickson, Gloria Brown, Phyllis Edwards, Shirley Daniels, Lorraine Matthews, Jamie White, Diane Gwynn, Pat Pisarsky, Paulette Morgan, Elaine Haywood, Margie Brown, Rita Smith, Bev¬ erly Armistead, Darlene Fanning, Rochell Soles, Ann Meritt, Katie Thompson, Kay Hastings, Vickie White, Dorenda Hudgins, Lynn Rammel, Maggie Callis, Deena Hudgins, Jane Howlett, Becky Robins, Lynn Ball. Officers: SITTING: Linda R. Sadler, Reporter; Mary Alice Armistead, Pres.; Wendy Hudgins, Treas.; Arlene Hudgins, S.C.A. Rep.; STANDING: Pearl Hodges, Chaplain; Roz Hammond, Sec.; Mary F. Jones, V. Pres. Tri-Hi-Y strives to create, maintain, and extend through¬ out the home, school, and community, high standards of Christian character. In ' 66, with a membership of 44, the Club pursued such projects of Christian service as the collection of food for Patrick Henry Hospital and the preparation of gifts for children at Christmas. Two members participated in the annual Model General Assembly held in Richmond -- Rosalind Hammond and Arlene Hudgins. 43 I Radio Club Left: Commander Thompson, Sponsor; Wade Brooks, S.C.A. Representative; Sonny Rich¬ ardson, Treas.; Jack Billups, Secy.; John Reeves, Pres.; Galen Lemmon, V. Pres. This year the Radio Club has continued with code practices, and the study of electronic equipment. The Club sees a long range plan for a ham radio station at M.H.S. In January the Club sponsored a trip to Fort Eustis to view I.B.M. machines in operation. Below: Johnny Thomas, Leon Leigh, Fleet Foster, Wayne Lewis: STANDING: Chris Harlow, Michael Hutson, Jerry Howlett, Gail Sutton, Ann M err it, Steve Layton, Barbara Kimmel. Science Club Above: FIRST ROW: Linda Smith, Sue Hutson, Mary K. Diggs, Sara E. Hutson, Cathy Turner, Alice Cherry, Jackie Harlow, Sheldon Everding, Arlene Hudgins, SECOND ROW: Fleet Foster, Rita Smith, Roz Hammond, Jack Billups, Janice Hudgins, Elaine Haywood, Margie Brown, Judy Armistead. THIRD ROW: Jerry Howlett, Wallace Twigg, and Galen Lemmon. Members of the Science Club work to develop an understanding of our physical and biological environment. This hard-working group presented a scholarship to a grad¬ uating student who planned an education in the field of science. The Club ' s year was highlighted by a trip to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. Below: Officers: Linda Ruth Sadler, Treasurer; Helen Thacker, Secy.; Lynn Ball, S.C.A. Representative; Robert Soles, Fires.; Gail Sutton, V. Pres.; Barbara Kimball, Reporter. Below: Mrs. Hammond helps Jack pre¬ pare for lab experiment. F.H.A. The F . H. A. is an organiza¬ tion made up of girls who have participated in at least one year of home economics. The motto of the club is Morals and Manners Matter. The club ob¬ served F.H.A. week with various activities. The year was cli¬ maxed by the annual fashion show in April Above right -- Shirley Williams, Secy.; Kay Hastings, Treasurer; Mary Alice Armi- stead, Reporter, Linda Smith, Pres.; Brenda Miller, V. Pres.; Linda Sadler, S.C.A. Rep.; Willis Hudgins, Historian. Right Lynn Ball is awarded the Betty Crocker trophy by Mrs. Foster, the F.H.A. sponsor. Below SITTING -- Aileen Hernandez, Norma Haislip, Cindy Brown, Linda West, Phyllis Edwards, Rose Gibson, Mary Ann Gibson, Kathy German, Jo¬ anne Duke, Kathy Diggs, Mary K. Diggs, Linda Callis, Margie Brown, Marilee Staib. STANDING -- Shirley Daniels, Kathy Turner, Mrs. Foster, (Sponsor), Bunny Hornburger, Arlene Hudgins, Sue Hutson, Lilly Hudgins, Mary Francis Jones, and Jeannie Kobylinski. v am _ aaeBiftBgga - ' i 1 1 4 2 — � F A - MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY | Muni I | F.F.A. This year, as in past years, the F.F.A. has passed to the boys at MHS a better under¬ standing of agriculture. It ' s members have participated in various activities throughout the community. The club ended the year with a tractor-driving contest. Thomas Callis, Pres.; Dale Garrett, V. Pres.; Arnold White, Treasurer; Richard Owens, Secy.; Albert De- Witt, Sentinel. Members: Below: FIRST ROW: Leonard Callis, Bruce Wadell, Dickie Owens, Roy Hearn, Bobby Edwards, Robert Ambrose, J. C. Hudgins, Burley Lee Respress, Charles Hudgins, Sammy Edwards, Ronnie Mitchem, Terry Putt, SECOND ROW: Ronnie Miles, Sherwood Daniels, Michael Adams, James Wadell, William Rains, Dally Soles, Gregory Hubbard, Billy Carney. THIRD ROW: Allen Ward, Nelson Smith, Charles South, Richard Ashberry, Pep¬ per Love, David Love, Wendy Hugate. • J ' Jtr nlhiiiii _ ■ f 7 1 i - -C l . Typt wijkWt ' l Bt ■ j jSpP 1 fig iy i w [ A • -%■ V y Pi ' : wr tv, yp-fPkA iyl i ;: 0 y • 1 [ T is3|k L R ' - vW Jr vJTJ fjy kj, ’ Sirjk L WjLi J ! ■k i | -c ' 7 Bill V i $«« ? ; fir -s ' K Jl ’ All i|A T Mnggmr] W ■n i m ■ ■ mn FRONT ROW -- Sheldon Everding, Gail Sutton, Lorraine Matthews, Linda C. Smith, Sue Hutson, Janice Hud¬ gins, SECOND ROW -- Joe Ward, Debbie Pisarsky, Margie Brown, Judy Armistead, Linda R. Sadler, Arlene Hudgins, Mary K. Diggs, Wendy Hudgins, Cindy Brown, Pat Pisarsky, STANDING -- Kathy German, Lillie Hudgins, Jackie Harlow, and Lewis Stephens. Mrs. Fry Sponsor Wallace Twigg, Jeannie Hudgins, Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Anchors A weigh Receiving instructions from Editor-In-Chief are -- Jerry Howlett, Phyllis Edwards, Vickie White, Mary A. Armistead, Rita Smith, Jeannie Hudgins, Ronnie Hudgins, Jack Billips, Pearl Hodges. Anchors Aweigh again this year has progressed. With the help of a fine staff the paper added another first -- a literary supple¬ ment. In keeping with tradition the final paper was dedicated to the Seniors. French Club Le Circle Fran- cais” is now in its sixth year at MHS under the capable leadership of Mrs. Jasper Dixon. The club motto is honi soit mal, y pense . ” The club seeks to promote an interest in the language, arts and customs of French people. As its final project ending a most successful year, the club with the Latin Club jointly gave a scholarship to a Senior attending a Liberal Arts College. n. i ] 5, ty ii - • i • V 1 l i ; 1 Officers: Linda Callis, reporter; Alice Cherry, secretary; Mrs. Dixon, sponsor; Lynne Sadler, vice-president; Ruth Ann Cannon, treasurer; Robert Soles, S.C.A. Representative. Rosalind Hammond, President SEATED: Barbara Kimmell, Jeannie Hudgins, Helen Thacker, Sheldon Everding, Linda Sadler, Rita Smith, Sheryl Millen, Gail Sutton, Margie Brown, Debbie Pisarsky, Bunnie Hornburger, Rachael Cannon; STAND¬ ING, Don Ray Hudgins, Jerry Howlett, Fleet Foster, Galen Lemmon, Wallace Twigg, Ray Hunley, Janice Hudgins, Shirley Daniel, Kathy Turner, Linda Snow, Mary Ann Childress. Sports Club Mrs. Moughon, Sponsor The Girl ' s Sports Class is made up of students who have participated in at least one year of sports. Each’ year the Girls ' Sports Class oper¬ ates the concession stand. The high¬ light of the year was a very success¬ ful football dance sponsored by the club. Above: Roz Hammond, Secy.; Mrs. Moughon, Sponsor; Mary Ann Childress, Pres.; Mary K. Diggs, Reporter; Pat Hudgins, S.C.A. Rep.; Arlene Hudgins, V. Pres.; Below: 1st ROW: Betty J. Erickson, Dee Dee Gay, Elaine Haywood, Helen Thacker, Ann Merritt, Lee Maxwell, Maggie Callis, Linda Callis, Sheldon Everding, Shirley Williams, Brenda Ripley, JoAnn Duke. 2nd ROW: Mary Alice Armistead, Ruth Ann Cannon, Sharon, Hudgins, Gail Sutton, Rita Smith, Janice Hudgins, Sheryl Millen, Barbara Kimmell, Judy Armistead, Jackie Harlow, Alice Cherry. Clipper Staff Ruth Ann Cannon, Girls ' Sports Editor; Robert L. Soles, Photography Editor; Lewis Stephens, Assistant Circulation Manager; Steve Layton Art Editor; Paulette Morgan, Assistant Literary Editor; Johnny Thomas; Boys ' Sports Editor; Pat Pisarsky, Circulation Manager; Pearl Hodges, Literary Editor. Mrs. Trusch, sponsor. Right: Lynn, Editor-in-Chief and Mary Ann, Business Manager, looking over subscriptions. This has been a very good year with a very fine staff -- Writing copy, taking pictures, and planning page layouts. A Senior project -- we have featured Seniors, but we have covered all phases of life at M.H.S. during 1965-66. Gymnastics C lub ABOVE: Officers: Jackie Harlow, Pres.; Helen Thacker, V. Pres.; Wil¬ liam N. Haywood, Treas.; Ray Hunley, S.C.A. Rep.; Jackie Sutton, Secy. The Gymnastics Club has completed its second year. The group presented shows during half-time at basket¬ ball games and, in May, performed for both the P.T.A. and the student body. All in all they had a most successful year. BELOW: 1st ROW: Helen Bing, Alice Cherry, Maggie Callis, Rachel Cannon, Pat Thomas, Lee Maxwell, Gail Sutton, Cindy Brown, 2nd ROW: Earl Jordan, David James, Ed Ripley, Steve Layton. Vvvw Betas Lead by Serving Others Lynn Ball, Secretary Janice Hudgins Eddie Morgan Jack Billups Ronnie Hudgins John Reeves, Treasurer Mary Childress Sharon Hudgins Lynne Sadler Mary Gibson Wendy Hudgins S.C.A. Representative Robert Soles Rosalind Hammond Reporter Sarah Hutson Lewis Stephens Vice President Pearl Hodges Galen Lemmon Vickie White The Beta Club, Mathews High ' s honor-service organiza¬ tion, takes its membership from those students who have attained high standards of scholastic achievement, leader¬ ship, and character. The club ' s function is to encourage the student to do his best academically and morally, and to strive to make himself an asset to his school and community. Rita Smith, Mrs. Dixon, President Sponsor Right: Excited new members crowd around president after being tapped. 53 Safety Patrol Above: 1st ROW: Pepper Love, Michael Adams, Gerald White, Don G. Diggs, Bobbie Smith, James Diggs, Wade Brooks, Ronnie Mitchem; 2nd ROW: Gregory Hubbard, Richard Ashberry, Linda Callis, Rochell Soles, Lynn Rammel, Sue Rowe, Linda West, Patsy Saunders, Kathy Diggs, Brenda Miller, Elaine Haywood, Sharon Hudgins, Jackie Sutton, Linda Ruth Sadler, Marilee Staib, and sponsor, Mr. Crittenden. The Safety Patrol completed a successful year. It is their duty to see to the safety of students riding the school buses. The Club is under the capable leadership of Mr. Crittenden. The safety of the bus would not be complete without the student bus drivers. We owe them a debt of gratitude for their faithful service. Below: Student Bus Drivers: Billy Carney, Leon Leigh, Wayne Callis, David Love; 2nd ROW: Don Ray Hudgins, Micheal Hutson and Joe Fernall, Mechanic. M.H.S. Band The MHS Blue Devil Brass Band has been under the leader¬ ship of Mr. August Seiben, an accomplished musician, for the past year. This year has proved fruitful for the band. They have participated in the Thalhimers Toy Parade and the Hopewell Christmas parade, and given halftime shows during the foot¬ ball season. i Above: Diane and Cindy get helpful assistance from Mr. Sieben, director. MHS Band: 1st ROW: Jamie White, Helen Bing, Jane Howlett, Marilee Staib, Diane Kranz, Joyce Miles, Regina Cannon, Sandra Miller, 2nd ROW: Chris Harlow, Joyce Owens, Marvin Carmean, Charles Foster, Galen Lemmon, Charles Goinfriddo, Rachel Cannon, Kathy German, Becky Robins, 3rd ROW: Mr. Sieben, band director, Linda Lewis, Jamie LeQueux, Maggie Callis, Linda Snow, Rosie Richardson, Cindy Brown, Drum Majorette. M—- —4 —— a j 7 - - -4 mM i 55 Basketball Above Paul, Dale, and Jerry check statistics with Sonny. Left All-District Captain, Billy Walker, shows his perfect form of shooting. Below: Roy Hearn, Manager, Coach Moughon, Bill Walker (Captain), Coach Fry, Gregory White and Wayne Ripley (Managers). STANDING -- Cornell Hudgins, Bucky Jarvis, Charles Hudgins, Junior Ripley, Paul Townsend, Dale Garrett, Jerry Morgan, Ray Hunley, Wayne Callis, Norman Sutton, Charles White, William Raines. To H ♦ 1 • ' wife It 50 ( j Above: FIRST ROW -- Bucky Jarvis, Bill Walker, Norman Sutton, Charles Hudgins, Jerry Morgan, Dale Garrett. SECOND ROW -- Paul Townsend, William Raines, Ray Hunley, Charles White, Cornell Hudgins, Junior Ripley, and Wayne Callis. Winning Year The Mathews High School Blue Devils become District Champs after defeating West Point, 51-49. This year the Blue Devils finished the season with a 12-0 district record and a 16-1 overall record. The team, coached by Allen Moughon Moughon, came through with high honors. All of Mathews County was proud. The starting team was Billy Walker, team captain; Dale Garrett; Charles Hudgins; Jerry Morgan; and Norman L. Sutton. Fleet and Wallace, scorekeeper and t imekeeper, check on scores. Junior Varsity Basketball yWXHEj w Hb j d jpl rk ■ £ i i y I 1 I % m 41 | i Aboves: SITTING: Steve Hudgins, Ed Oliver, Ed Ripley, Joe Hudgins, Jimmy Lockwood. STANDING: Gregory White, William Haywood, Albert DeWitt, Richard Morgan, James Diggs, David Roane, Michael Armistead, W. C. Shinualt. The Mathews High School J.V. team finished the 1965- 66 season with a record of 3 wins and 3 defeats. The Jay- vee ' s got off to a slow start but picked up momentum as the season progressed, and won their last three games. The team is coached by Pete Fry. Left: Mr. Fry and Mary Alice console Steve as the managers, Roy and Wayne give medical attention. 58 Champions What a season! The team won the title of UNDEFEATED CHAMP¬ IONS, which has not been done for a number of years. Two of the girls, Mary A. Childress and Janice Hudgins, were chosen for the new All-District Girls ' Team. The Jackets worked and played hard this season. They will all agree that much credit for such a wonder¬ ful season goes to the competent coaching of Mrs. Allen Moughon. Right -- Conversing with Coach Moughon are the Co-Captains Janice Hudgins and Mary Ann Childress. These two girls were also elected to the new All District Girls Team. — Yellow Jackets Below -- KNEELING -- Betty J. Eriksen, Mgr. ; Mary Ann Childress; Janice Hudgins, Co-Captains; Rita Smith, M Mgr.; STANDING -- Maggie Callis, Pat Hudgins, Gail Sutton, Brenda Ripley, Sheryl Millen, Mary K. Diggs, Elaine Haywood, Shirley Williams, Sharon Hudgins, Ruth Ann Cannon, Sheldon Everding, Joanne Duke, and Linda Callis. 59 SPRING IMM ■ m V , ft .. , . vnirvv .,: Annual Editor, Lynn Ball, and Mary Anne Childress, Business Manager, team up to take a Spring snapshot of Vickie, Nancy, Betty Lou, Tommy and Earl, Jr. Spring is always exciting and this spring was especially so. After a long, hard winter the flowering crabapples were an especially welcomed sight on our campus. We shed our winter clothes and walked out in the warm sunshine. There was the smell of spring in the air. We turned our thoughts to the prom, May Day, softball, and baseball and -- Oh yes! -- graduation, to be sure! Goodness, but it was great to be a student at M .H . S. in the spring of 1966! Forensics Above: Robbie McClanahan, first place winner in State public speaking. Left: Mrs. Aubrey White, Forensic Coach. Above: Negative debaters, John Reeves and Lewis Stephens. Affirmative debaters, Linda Sadler and Lynn Ball. Below: Margie Brown, girls ' poetry reading; Jerry Howlett, boys ' poetry reading; Rita Smith, girls ' prose read¬ ing; Janice Hudgins, girls ' public speaking; Robert Soles, boys ' prose reading; Bucky Cooke, spelling. ; fr 3 Alls m r Wif H i sl ' nHfiiti- •.ifry. STf 1 Bj 1 ' M V ' ' Ijfll % £ v . § gum , 1 � ■— L 21 It! ' ll! i iT- ' rif Fjb Knowledge W Power • flK h B II i If iy | | 4 r JIB Baseball Team: 1st ROW: John Price, Danny Pleva, Steve Hudgins, David Shaw, Norman Sutton, David Diggs, 2nd ROW: Charles Hudgins, Wayne Lewis, Thomas Callis, Jerry Morgan, Dale Garret, Richard Ashberry, Paul Townsend, Roy Hunley, Jerry Howlett. The Mathews High Baseball Team finished the ’66 season with a tie for second place. The Devils had a 3-3 district record and a 5-3-1 overall record. For the second con¬ secutive year, Wayne Lewis made the All-District team, playing third base. Right: Darwin, Tommy, Wendell, and John do all the jobs around the diamond, like ma ging and taking care of property. Below: Seniors, Paul Townsend and Wayne Lewis, discuss the possibilities of a certain bat. TTTTTrTTTTT Softball ' 1 1 1 L - l 1 ■ 1 3 f- k i h r 1 Team: Members of the Girls Softball Team: 1st ROW: Elizabeth Maxwell, Sheryl Millen, Elaine Haywood, Mary K. Diggs, Janice Hudgins, Jane Hudgins, 2nd: Helen Thacker, Barbara Kimmell, Gail Sutton, Ann Merritt, Mary Ann Childress, Patricia Hudgins. Good Year The Mathews Yellow Jackets finished their season with a feel¬ ing of accomplishment. Each of the games was played well and the girls displayed true sports¬ manship and team work. The Team was honored by having Mary Ann Childress and Pat Hudgins make the All-Dis¬ trict team . Sheryl Millen was outstanding at the bat with a 500 batting average. All in all this has been a good year for softball under the leadership of Coach Elma Moughon. Right: Sue, Manager, Mary Ann, an out¬ standing player, and Linda Carol, score- keeper discuss the days activities with Mrs. Moughon, coach. 63 Track . T v_ MH C Trac v Team 1st ROW: Neal Abrahamson, Jimmy Robbins, David Roane, David Shaw, Bob Wallace Twigg, Johnny Thomas, Fleet Foster, Bill Phillips, Wendell Mrtchem, John Owens. The Mathews Blue Devil Track Team placed 4th in a district meet held at Christ - church School. Pole vaulting was placed in district competition tor the first time with several boys showing great promise. The team was coached by Mr . Melvin Pete Fry, who put a great deal of effort in preparation for the district and state meets. Left: Mr. Fry, coach, gives Richard, Ed, and Bob some helpful hints on how to pole vault succe fully. Below: Looking forward to the State competition, Thomas, Neal and David take a daily jaunt in preparation. Athletic Features Below: Football standouts read all about themselves in the DAILY PRESS -- Wallace Jr. , All-District tackle and honorable mention to All-State team, and Michael Hutson, All-District center. Gymnastics is very popular here at M. H. S. and the old game of Indian wrestling is, too. Bobby, and John compete, with Darwin sort of refereeing. Above: Our golf team, packing for a game in Glou¬ cester — Joe, Jerry, and Cornell. 1 : mtXm ' s . ii i « May Day It was declared by many that the decora¬ tions for this 1966 May Day celebration were the prettiest ever and certainly the Queen, Maid of Honor, and Court were too -- The program for the Queen was centered around the happenings of the past school year. It was reviewed by presenting scenes from all phases of school life accompanied by Song, dance and skits from September to June. Well attended by parents and friends, May Day was really an important and enjoy¬ able event. Above Right: A review of the year, as told by a Se¬ nior, gives credit to Cheerleaders and coaches — Above: In the Good Ole Summer¬ time -- M. H. S. Students antici¬ pate summer -- all a part of May Day celebration. I � Above: Rita and Ray sing of Xmas — re¬ calling a happy period in the year — Above Right: Queen Ruth Ann Cannon crowned by Mr. Brown, as Maid of Honor, Mary Alice Armistead awaits to serve the Queen. Right: The Queen gracefully walks to the throne. Left: The Queen and Court -- Phyllis Edwards, escort Jack Billups, Sandra Mitchem, escort Don Ray Hudgins, Janice Hudgins, escort Fleet Foster, Wendy Hudgins, escort David Owens, crown bearers and small attendents, Queen Ruth Ann, Maid of Honor, Mary Alice, Beverley Armistead, es¬ cort Johnny Thomas, Sharon Hudgins escort Allen T. Ward, Cindy Brown, escort Lewis Stephens, Paulette Morgan, es¬ cort Michael Hutson. 67 Come to the The Grand Ball had begun! King Rex sat royally, greet¬ ing guests as they entered through the gilded curtain and were announced by the Court Jesters. This was the big Friday night, we had all been wait¬ ing for. The gym was trans¬ formed into a beautiful ball¬ room with a color scheme of red and gold. In the center of the floor stood a decorated float, the throne of King Rex. This gala affair was a splendid success and a night to remember forever. Noth¬ ing is left now but majestic Memory. Below: Wouldn ' t it be fun to hear this conversation? Below: Seniors and guests are caught here in a most enjoyable mood. During Grand March Seniors Greet King Rex Sometimes its fun just to sit and watch! Mardi Gras Above They could have danced all night and almost did. -- What a shame they can ' t always be so happy -- Right The 8th Grade did them¬ selves up right proud serving Juniors, Seniors and guests -- 69 Note Worthy Left Nominated by the Junior Class and elected by the Faculty, these Junior girls will represent Mathews High School at Girl ' s State, held at Radford. Margie Ann, Linda and Arlene -- Below Selected in the same manner -- representing the school at Boy ' s State are Joe, Jerry and Charles. Below Held high for admiring Seniors, Mr. Brown proudly shows the Sportsmanship Trophy, given annually to the School in the District displaying the finest spirit of sportsmanship. Mathews really earned it this year. A wards We are very proud of these fine students who scored so well in the National Devel¬ opment Test. They scored in the 85th percentile in the entire nation. These 9th graders are -- FIRST ROW -- Debby Hunley, Linda Lewis, Heather Mc- Clanahan, Cindy Hudgins -- SECOND ROW -- Jimmy Callis and Kenneth Lewis, Jr- Also scoring in the 85th percentile in the nation were the following 10th graders: FIRST ROW -- Betty Jane Erickson, Ann Merritt, Rachael Cannon, Helen Thacker, SECOND ROW: Andy Camp, Thomas Armistead, Steve Hudgins, John Owens, Giles (Buck) Cooke, III, THIRD ROW -- Roy Hun¬ ley, Ed Ripley, Jimmy Curfman. BOTTOM RIGHT -- Three award winning Seniors take things in stride -- Cindy Brown, Arian Award, Sarah Hutson, Nursing Scholarship and Lynn Ball, Scholarship -- The Symbolic Gavel is passed from outgoing president Steve Layton to incoming Senior Class President, Ray Hunley. Graduation and Senior Day Graduation was something special this year — Governor Godwin delivered the commencement address and everyone was thrilled -- Rev. Lockwood delivered the commencement ser¬ mon -- and Senior Day was a hugh success. These pictures have captured some of the highlights -- Below Janice Hudgins received the Merrit award along with a scholarship, much to her mother ' s pleasure -- Don Ray reviews the class history on Senior Day -- Above Highlight of a year --a diploma -- Mr. Brown awards this one to Wayne Callis who accepts it with pleasure -- Above Platform guests on Senior Day and a very, very thoughtful principal -- 72 A Senior Edition of Anchors Aweigh comes out on this special day honoring Seniors and Jerry Howlett (on right, standing) notes he has receiyed the Boys Athletic Award as Fleet, Sharon and Ruth Ann read all about it. Good fellowship on Senior Day when all hands dine together at the Gen. Thomas Mathews Inn. It is wonderful, indeed to be a Senior on Senior Day and happiness is written all over these Senior faces during the assembly, with proud parents sharing in the fun. This is the day when Senior awards and scholarships are presented. It is also the day when Seniors poke a little good natured fun at the faculty and underclassmen. It is their day and all try to remember it, knowing that some day they, too will wear the cap and gown -- The P.T.A. topped the day off with a Senior party -- 73 We Remember ABOVE -- Top scholastic honors go to these four -- STANDING -- John Reeves, and Jack Billups -- SEATED -- Mary Anne Childress and Lynn Ball. John will attend North Carolina State, Jack will study at William and Mary, Lynn at Madison College and Mary Anne will work for the U.S. Government. ABOVE RIGHT: Mr. Brown presents the General Excellence award to Pearl Hodges for being just that — generally excellent. CENTER RIGHT: Good appetites and good fellowship among the 66 --a part of Senior week activities — eating together. RIGHT: Seniors march out with pleasure, tears, relief and all sorts of emotions. 74 A Wonderful June 7 ABOVE: A very, very memorable moment as the four top honor students chat with The Honorable Mills E. Godwin, Jr. , Governor of Virginia. The last event, which marked the com¬ pletion of a senior’s five years at M.H.S. was commencement on June 7. The Honorable Mills E. Godwin, Jr., Governor of Virginia delivered the Commencement address. The invocation was given by the Rev. Robert C. Emerson. Steve Layton, Class President, presented the Class ' gift to the school. Presentation of awards were made by Mr. D. D. Forrest. The presentation of diplomas was made by Mr. H. K. Brown. After receiving their diplomas, the seniors were graduated and walked down the aisle for the last time. RIGHT: Robert Stevens, now graduated, walks thought¬ fully from the auditorium, much admired by under¬ classmen. 75 June 10 — A Year Ends June 10, 1966 A year ends. A good year ends. For some it is only a pause or a vacation until a school bell” will call them back in the fall. For others, it is the end for school as they have known it for twelve years. All will continue to learn for life and living is a process of learning. Looking back over the school year with its ups and downs, its joys and a few sor¬ rows, with many facts learned and some slipped over, we think on the whole it has been good. Especially for Seniors it has been most memorable. This book will be cherished throughout our lives because it is a record of this wonderful year. We can always look back with pride and affection. We will even show this book to our children and perhaps our grandchildren -- So a year ends and we 66 in 1966, along with the rest, step out into the warm June sunshine and into a new world. 76 Mathews high school LIBRARY MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY high ccHOOL UBRft R MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY