Mathews High School - Clipper Yearbook (Mathews, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1968 volume:

. ?• - V v e s SC , 0° v 7 S •7 V mW s b,w SCHOOL wm This Is 67-68 At Mathews High The Welcome door A ' ’ «PwP x “ . «’MPp - «• • ;■$ft f - rM MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL Mathews High is a friendly School--with nice people and a nice large doorway which says Welcome! r he Clipper 1967-68 Editor-in-chief--Betty Jane Eriksen Business Manager--Willis Ann Hudgins Sponsor--Mrs. Everett Trusch It Has Been A Good Year Jimmy, Steve, Wade, Linda, Renee, Karen, Ross, Willis, Charles (Sonny), Bill, and Ed- One of the nicest things about the students at Mathews High is that they really en¬ joy being together in class, at lunch, and at play. Here is a really happy group of Seniors enjoying a little after lunch fellowship. 2 I MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY Ann and Robert--the doorway to learning. Our School is dedicated to teaching and learning truths found in books and truths learned from life. It is hoped that well rounded students leave this building better fitted for life. 3 Dedicated Mr. E. F. Hudgins, Jr. , Principal-dedicated to Mathews High School and the students. Mr. Dennis Forrest, Superintendent-Dedicated to im proving the educational system of Mathews County. The Office—Busy Our school office is like a small railroad station with all types of ac¬ tivities. Mr. Hudgins may be talking to a wayward boy, or interviewing a high school senior about his acceptance to college. There is always a line wait¬ ing to see him, or a phone ringing, and he is attentive to all. Mr. Forrest is the man behind all the men. A frequent visitor, he is well known, admired and respected by stu¬ dents and teachers. It is amazing how he keeps track of all the things he has to do. He is indeed, as inspiring as he is efficient. IATHE HIGH SO 1 Efficient School Secretary--What can we say of Marty? Always kind, always smiling, she ' s everybody ' s good right arm. Mr. Hudgins, our handsome principal, is genuinely interested in the school and its pupils. His wonderful personality wins him many friends, as well as his ability to put folks at ease. The second in command is Mr. W. B. Tatterson. An excellent Math teacher, he is well worth knowing. r Mhr, • • ■ !• i ' .. - ' Faculty Mrs. Virginia Armistead Reading. Mrs. Maxine Crockett Math. Miss Nellie Callis Guidance, English. Mr. Harry Clements Agriculture, Shop. Mr. Frank Crittenden Auto mechanics, shop. Mrs. Dorothy Foster Home Economics. Mrs. Jacqueline Dixon History, French. Mrs. Sally Foster Science, Algebra. The S. C. A. held an informal reception for the faculty prior to school opening. Here the new members of the faculty are welcomed--Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Foster, Mr. Sims, Mrs. Armistead and Mr. Hudgins. 6 MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY Faculty Mrs. Marcia Fry English. Mrs. Virginia Hudgins History. Mrs. Juanite Hammond Science, History. Miss Lydia Hunter Music, Chorus. Mrs. Hammond holds forth in The Hammond Hall of Science. Mrs. Sarah Lewis English, Latin. Mr. Steven Lewis Physical Education. Mrs. Elma Moughon Physical Education, Typing. Mr. Wayne Pulley Math, Shop, Mechanical Drawing. 7 Faculty EWS H1GH school library. Commander William Thompson Math Mrs. Virginia Sadler Mr. Kirby Sims Government, Guidance English Mrs. Marion Trusch Business Mrs. Bernice White Library Mr. Sims gives Charles a little extra Help in English 8. The Reading Lab is a much used resource at Mathews High. Mrs. Armistead and her helper aid students in read¬ ing more rapidly. 8 In Appreciation . Miss Nellie Callis-- This year the Clipper staff of 1968 pays special tribute to one who has served so faithfully and so well for forty-seven years. Mathews High School was nine years old when Miss Nellie joined its faculty in 1948. She didn ' t merely work eight hours but toiled unceasingly as students will verify. Any¬ one coming to Miss Nellie would encounter a friendly face and a helping hand. If they were dejected, Miss Nellie would brighten them up with her kind remarks and her sense of humor. With such interest in Mathews High School, one would wonder just what this won¬ derful person will do upon retiring. The question is easily answered. She will go on serving her community, her church and her fellowman in the same kind way. The students of Mathews owe their sincere appreciation to this remarkable woman who is a friend to all. What can we say except Well done, thou good and faithful servant. MATHEWS HiG’ri bCrluGL LlbKAbH Senior Year Is Senior Officers: Steve Hudgins, President, Betty Jane Eriksen, Historian. Ed Ripley, Vice President, Dorenda Hudgins, Secretary, Willis Ann Hudgins, Chaplain, Ross Lewis, Reporter, and Linda Snow, Treasurer. Thomas Lee Armistead Paul Bing Joyce Ann Blake Beverly Kent Brigman Happiness Lola Mae Brooks Wade K. Brooks Evelyn Diane Brown Rachel Alane Cannon Betty Jane, D.A.R., winner is congratulated by sponsors, Mrs. Hudgins and Mrs. Dixon. This award is given to an outstanding girl in the Se¬ nior Class on the basis of good citizenship. Gail Patricia Carter Thomas Wayne Childress Charlotte Diane Clark James Morris Curfman 11 As We Band Together Edith Mae Gibson Sandra Lynn Greene Robert S. Edwards, Jr. Charles Wellington Foster, Jr. William S. Edwards Betty Jane Eriksen Dignified Seniors must sometimes do such un¬ dignified chores--John and Ronnie find them¬ selves in this spot! 12 Kerry Hall Robert V. Hall In Friendship Countess Elaine Haywood Melinda Renee Hodges A pair of Brains--Betty Jane and Jimmy are con¬ gratulated by Mr. Hudgins, during an assembly for scholastic achievement. Jane Annette Howlett William Gregory Hubbard Joseph Elton Hudgins Dorenda Anne Hudgins Robert Alan Hudgins William Steven Hudgins To Achieve Academic Waverly Powell Hudgins Willis Ann Hudgins Richard Douglas Hudgins Wendell Wayne Hugate Roy Wesley Hunley John Lemuel Hutson, Jr. Mrs. White, Sponsor, measures for the all important Cap and Gown. Darwin and Dinah Kay will be well clad on graduation day. Hollace Sadonia Jackson David Nowell James 14 Honors Audrey Marie Jones Betty Ann Jordan Senior ' s Victory! Powd er Puff game Captains Joyce and Shirley pass on statistics to star-- Charlotte, who scored winning touchdown! Darwin Glenn Lewis James Ross Lewis, Jr. Marion Culpepper Love, Jr. James Keith Lockwood 15 From the way Kerry looks, it is hard to decide whether he ' s sorry he didn ' t take it or sorry he did--Lunch line 12:45-- And Enjoy Some Charles Machen, Jr. Elizabeth LeMond Maxwell Elizabeth Ann Merritt Brenda Ann Miller Joyce Lilly Miles Wendell Mitchem Ronald Lee Mitchem Chase Winfield Morgan Sometimes we don ' t know Shorthand II from the North Pole--some Senior would-be secretaries shake and shiver as Mrs. Trusch ' s radiator is uncooperative. 16 Leisure Hours Gloria M. Morgan Robert Wayne Morgan Betty Crocker Award Winner--Gloria Morgan shares her delight with Mrs. Foster. Anita Lorraine Morris Walter Edward Oliver John Owens Joyce Faye Owens 17 Before Graduation—Our First Ronald Lee Ray Charles Hudgins Richardson, Jr. Edward Lewis Ripley Dinah Kay Sadler Kathleen D. Shackelford Karen Shawn Mr. Hudgins shows a proposed building plan to some future tax payers-- Barry R. Small Linda Susan Snow Mary Catherine Spriggs Martin Taylor Step Into A New World Senior Forensic representatives--Steve Hudgins and Ed Ripely Katie Marie Thompson James Richard Waddell Prose reader and public speaker respectively. Shirley Ann Williams Ronald Calvin Miles Ji m Donald Williams Lisa Bowman 19 Nancy Abrahamson Michael Adams Robert Ambrose Rita Anderson Louis Ball Juniors Exhibit Initiative Junior Officers: Rosie Richardson, Historian; Maggie Callis, Vice PreS; Jamie La- Helen Bing Queux, Secretary; Noel Lester, Treasurer; Heather McClannahan, Reporter; Albert De Witt, President. Ronald Bowmen Billy Brown Faye Callis James A. Callis Joan Callis 20 John Lee Callis Leonard Callis Maggie Callis Jackie Carney Dale Crewe Spirit And Intelligence Sherwood Daniel Russell Dennis Albert DeWitt Don Diggs James L. Diggs Susan Fitchett Cynthia Foster Jimmy French Charles Goinfriddo John Handy William N. Haywood Ed Harlow Roy Hearn Ricky Howell C. K. Hudgins 21 MATHEWS HiuH SUnU w L l Lin Art i Cindy Hudgins Deena Hudgins Debbie Hudgins Debby Hunley Connie Hurst Buchanan As They Prepare For Dickie Hurst J. C. Hudgins These Juniors came up with the winning prom theme—John Larry Hudgins Richard G. Kimmell Lee, Heather, Cindy, Debby, Marguerite, Maggie, and Susan, Chairman. Jamie Lequeux Noel Lester Kenny Lewis Linda Lewis Ted Lewis 22 Leadership Next Year Dickie Owens Stanford Owens Jr. S. E. Payne Margaret Pugh Paul Pugh Betty Regensburg Burley Respress Rosie Richardson Wayne Ripley David Roane Becky Robins Jimmy Robins Michael Rowe Patsy Saunders Homer Smith 23 William Marshall Smith Rochelle Soles Jackie Sutton Bruce Waddell Liz Walker By Becoming Well-Rounded Lynn Rammell Connie ponders the contents of a refer¬ ence book. 24 The $100 and over Club--The Juniors just outdid themselves in the magazine drive this year--Here are the top salesmen; KNEELING--Susan, Cynthia, Cindy, Rosie, Jamie, Jamie--STANDING--Jimmy, Stanford Jr. , (top salesman) Marvin, Russell, Wayne, Ted, William Nelson, Noel, James, James, Charles, Johnny. The forensic Juniors--First place in district--Noel, reads for second place Debby (Hunley) and public speaker Debbie (Hudgins). Nominated by their classmates and elected by the faculty are these representatives to Boys and Girls State--Noel, Wayne, and Gary--Maggie, and Cindy. 25 Sophomore Year Is A Good Micky Adams Michael Armistead Eileen Ashberry Janis Bing Linwood Blake Bonnie Brigman Deborah Brooks Brenda Brown Rebecca Burroughs Bobby Callis Regina Cannon Wayne Carter Sophomore Officers: Lynn Hudgins, Historian, Janis Bing, Chaplain, Michael Armistead, Vice President, Keith Preston, Treasurer, Mickey Adams, President (not shown Sandra Miller, Sec, and Frankie Fitchett, Treas, ). Elsa Cooke Jackie Cosby Billy Davis Ray Diggs Willie Diggs Debbie Dixon Valerie Ericson Frankie Fitchett Candy Foster Janis Foster Mary Ann Foster Ronnie Gionfriddo Half Way Mark Kenneth Godsey Carol Greene Eddie Green Edward Hammond Chris Harlow Kathy Haywood Ricky Howard Clinton Hudgins Elaine Hudgins Lynn Hudgins Mary Hudgins Ronnie Hudgins James Hutson Jet Jackson William Jackson Jimmy J arvis Joe Jenkins Karen Kelly Mark Lewis Barbara Messer Paige Miller Patty Miller Sandra Miller Jimmy Mitchem Some happy Sophomores enjoy a bright spring day--Sammy, Keith, Janice, Mary, Debbie, Elaine, D.C., and Bobby. Sophomores—72 Strong And Happy Glenda Morris Eddie Mullis Dottie Owens Debbie Phillips Kathy Pierce Brenda Preston Keith Preston Sammy Robbins Jodie Rowe Kenny Rowe Sue Rowe W. C. Shinault Bobby Smith Eddie Staibb Evette Thomas D. C . Thornton Frances Twigg Adrian White Brenda White Gregory White Jerry White Lewis Foster Left: Sophomores engaged in selling zip code books this year as a ways and means project and these people excelled--Frankie, Sandra, Valerie, Dottie, Mary and Keith. Below: Elsa, coached by Miss Nellie, represents Mathews High, as a top speller. She placed second in the district. ■ iH Freshmen Are Happy People Paulette Ambrose Janice Armistead Bobby Atherton Micky Atherton Tommy Billups Lillian Bowman Jeannie Brooks Jeannie Brooks Mary Jo Callis Rita Callis Velvet Callis Priscilla Coleman Officers--Norma Merritt, Historian; Janice Armistead, Vice President; Amelia Minter, Reporter; Velvet Cal¬ lis, Chaplain; Jeannie Brooks, Secretary; Sammy Hunley, Treasurer; Brenda Owens, President. Gary Daniels Kathy Deagle Emiline Diggs George Diggs James Diggs Janet Diggs Donnie Diggs Becky Foster Gloria Godsey Stewart Haislip Kay Haywood Paula Howard Bouncing Along—After Bryan Hudgins David Hudgins Darlene Hudgins Ginger Hudgins Peggy Hudgins Billy Hunley Sammy Hunley Patty Hunt Mary Lynn Hutson Gregory Kelly James Kemp Kathy Lester Nenna Love Edgar Maxwell Von Maxwell Norma Merritt Amelia Minter W. C. Morgan Left: Janet represented the school as prose reader and placed second in the district--Mary Lynn is a captive audience-- Below: Also in her captive audience--Kay, Lil¬ lian and Jeannie--give their undivided attention. One Year At M.H.S Left: Spring Cleaning and those Freshmen have the clean¬ ing fever--they are hard at work in the locker room— Below: The Motto Committee takes time out for a coke break--Donnie, Paula, Darlene, Kathy, Darnell, Janice, and Butch. Brenda Owens Tommy Payne Mary Respress Darnell Rowe Nancy Lou Rowe Gary Wade Sadler Keith Sutton Sonia Thomas James Thompson Bim Turner Reginald White Mary A. Winder Johnny Wroten 8th Graders—Numerous %• % • ■♦«  •♦ ' % %% i %• % • I ,  ♦♦  «  ♦ ' I , « « ♦   I     •• I V,V.V.V V A j ,     ‘twi j gJPrL ' ■ ' ' w vl % ' ' ■■ « ' Officers: Lou Whiticar, Vice President; Anthony Skalack, Reporter; Elen Smith, Treasurer; Connie Callis, Sec¬ retary; Maxine Turpin, Chaplain; John Haislip, Historian; Ricky Hudgins, President. Christy Bing Charles Blake Sarah Booker Patricia Brooks Stanley Brownly, Jr. Kevin Brown Connie Callis Keith Callis Norma Callis Mary Ann Callis Warren Callis Michael Case Norman Clements Susan Daniels Emaline Diggs Emmeline Diggs Ricky Diggs Ronnie Erikson Patricia Fanning Kenneth Farmer Brenda Farris Jay Faulkner Lou Ann Hudgins Emery Foster Kenny Garrett Brenda Gionfriddo Jewell Gray John Haslip Cindy Haywood Frankie Haywood Noisy, Nice, Novel— Jeannie Haywood Susan Haywood Wayne Hendrix David Hernandez Charles Hodges Michael Hubbard Edison Hudgins, Jr. Mary Frances Hudgins Ricky Hudgins Mike Hurst Susan Hutson Jeannie Ingram Billy Jarvis Connie Jordan Bobby Kimmel Michael Kimmell Tommie Legum Martha Lequeux Thomas Lewis William Love Sharon McClannahan Debbie Merrill John Messer Ernest Milby William Mitchem Faye Moore Danny Napier Mary Lou Owens Deborah Payne Patsy Pleva Ellen Rowe Ann Sadler Glenna Sue Sadler Janice Sears Left: Boosters Delux--These 8th graders are go getters--Glenna Sue, Jeannie, Sharon, Lou Ann, Tommy Gail And Growing Tall Mary Sears Cheryl Shawn Anthony Skalak Allen Smith Ellen Smith Janet Smith Sharon Smith Angela Soles Hope Soles Pat Thomalson Maxine Turpin Jo Ann West Lewis Whitaker Michael White Neal White Gail Williams Wayne Wood In addition to strong minds--we must have strong bodies-- Left: Eighth graders get hungry around 12:00. Below: Eighth graders often look out the windows, hoping there will be something to see. Today it happened--SNOW! Learning And A. Mr. Clements and diligent 8th graders in exploratory class attempt¬ ing to learn a little about agriculture-- B. Radio Club Officers Albert, Wayne, Ross, S.E., Commander Thompson, Sponsor, and Wade-- They learn Morse Code and take field trips to further their study of electronics-- C. Chewing gum has not gone un¬ noticed this year--Brian pays the penalty--Quite a familiar sight here at M. H. S. D. Gregg greets Mr. Harry Car¬ mine, School board member and outstanding educator, who spoke to the student body during National Education Week. Mr. Hudgins is also a happy host. A MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL LI PRARY i j i r i 35 Living And Growing A. Mr. Sims, eager to help, finds Glenna Sue eager to learn. B. Burley tells Mr. Crittenden that all moving parts are there and seem to be moving ... an ex¬ pert mechanic in the making, no doubt-- I i C. Bookkeeping re¬ quires lots of concen- tratioii ' -especially on those closing and ad¬ justing entries. | ■; i i- f ys i ; l - wljjfe ' djsS’mySll D. It is amazing about Deena ' s notebook-- How much can it hold? Or is the question Margaret asks Deena, how much does it hold? E. Commander gives the Math minded Se¬ niors a good solution to a problem. F. Cash and Carry--Jamie and Betty do a good lunch business. G. There ' s always something interesting on the Athletic bulletin board. H. Everyone is interested in lunch--every single day. We Are Joiners I A. At play practice-- whatever holds Fran¬ ces and Noel so spellbound? B. This is the spell¬ binder--Renee being most dramatic-- C. Science Club guest speaker for assembly with Jane and Mrs. Hammond. D. Pre school get to¬ gether between S.C.A. officers and 8th graders--Alesia, Ementle, Wayne STANDING: Jimmy, Punky and Rachel. A ► B ▼ E. First place winners for the third year in a row in F.F.A. mechanics (district)--Mr. Clements, Sponsor-- STANDING Terry, Pepper and Stan¬ ford, Jr. F. Like the sign says--Look out here we come--thoughtful, playful, hurriedly and in some cases, even flirtingly-- G. Joyce Faye, a committee of one, prepares and posts the calendar of events each month--Seems like Feb¬ ruary was a very busy month. Jimmy Cuxfman--President I, | Maggie Callis--Vice President Helen Thacker--Secretary S.C.A This year the S.C.A. has endeavored through worthwhile projects, to carry out the state theme for S.C.A. work--Ser- vice, Communication and Achievement. Even before school began, the S.C.A. was hard at work planning an orientation program for new students. Besides the Big Brother system, which has been regularly employed at M.H.S., the S.C.A. also sponsored for the first time, a pre-school night orienta¬ tion program. In carrying out the objective of communication, the S.C.A. has sponsored a weekly radio program on WDDY. This was the first participation of its kind at our school. We think we have accomplished our goals. Rachel Cannon--Treasurer Keith Preston--Reporter Off on a trip to a neighboring school are: Elaine Haywood, Ed Ripley, J. C. Hud¬ gins, Betty Billups, Betty Pierce, Shirley Williams, Kathy Haywood, Helen Bing, and Linda Lewis. 40 In the Christmas spirit we find Jane Howlett, Joyce Faye Owens, Rachel Can¬ non, Jimmy Curfman, Renee Hodges, Ross Lewis, Ed Ripley, Linda Snow, and Sonny Richard¬ son trimming the Christ¬ mas tree. In the office we find Dorenda Hudgins, Ginger Hudgins, Rita Callis, Amelia Ruth Minter, and Sandra Miller listening to the tape for the S.C.A. radio program. Mrs. Sadler reviews the Beacon with the following S.C.A. members: Ann Merritt, Betty Jane Eriksen, Susan Putt, Martha Lequeux, Joyce Faye Owens, Russell Dennis, and Mike Hurst. F.H.A. Left Showing Christmas decorations to Mrs Foster--Darnell Rowe, Kathy Lester, Deb¬ bie Mullis, Brenda Owens, Jeannie Brooks, Janice Armistead. Club members--STANDING: Jane Howlett, Barbara Messer, Jeannie Brooks, Becky Foster, Mary Lynn Hutson, Janet Diggs, Dorenda Hudgins, Norma Merritt, Elsa Cooke, Katie Thompson, Rosie Richardson, SEATED: Edith Gibson, Mary K. Respress, Mary Jo Callis, Kathy Deagle, Kathy Lester, Nancy Lou Rowe, Rita Callis, Karen Shawn, Willis Ann Hudgins, Shirley Williams, Elaine Hudgins. Above Officers: Beverly Brigman, Treasurer; Amelia Minter, Re¬ porter; Gloria Morgan, President; Brenda Miller, Secretary; Brenda Preston, Vice President; Dottie Owens, Historian. The F.H.A. had a most suc¬ cessful year under the leadership of current officers. The year began with a trip to the State Fair. For Christmas an exhibit was held displaying decorations and gifts the classes had made. During National F.H.A. week in April, the club carried out ac¬ tivities which were planned around our Year ' s project, Con¬ structive Use of Leisure Time. Dottie Owens was elected Presi¬ dent of the Tidewater Federation at the annual Spring Rally. In May a sock hop was spon¬ sored as a money making project to send our delegate to the con¬ vention. F.F.A The Mathews Chapter of FFA has had a good year. We have participated in many of the fed¬ eration contests such as crop judging, farm mechanics, soil judging and forestry judging. For the third straight year, we won in farm mechanics. Pepper Love and Terry Putt placed first, sec¬ ond. or third in this contest for the last three years. On the federation level, we have two officers from the Mathews Chapter--Terry Putt, President and Pepper Love, Treasurer. Mr. Clements is sponsor to this hard working club. Officers: Terry Putt--President, J. C. Hudgins--Reporter, Dickie Owens--Secretary, Keith Preston--Treasurer, C. K. Hudgins--Vice President, and W. C. Morgan--Sentinel. Members: FIRST ROW: Ronnie Howard, Eddie Staib, Burley Respess, Clinton Hudgins, Roy Hearn, Danny Napier, and Leonard Callis. SECOND ROW: Joe Jenkins, Bobby Edwards, Micky Adams, Bobby Callis, Billy Hunley, Albert DeWitt, and Sammy Edwards. - WM ill. ty’H |b v Mmi) a 1 ' ' ' 3 f m£m 1 f M • y . ' 4I II CP MM ABM y ■Bl r wk j Am T French Club Members: STANDING--Rachel Cannon, FRONT ROW: Jimmy Curfman, Jackie Sutton, Page Miller. SECOND ROW: Cindy Hudgins, Susan Fitchett, Nancy L. Rowe, Patsy Saunders, Neena Love, THIRD ROW: Heather Mc- Clanahan, Regina Cannon, Mary Alice Winder, Jeanne Brooks, Amelia Minter, Lewis Ball. Him Hti-fi 1 g S ' j hmTT ' H nTTfff mftti Officers STANDING: Helen Thacker--Secretary Mrs. Dixon--Sponsor Joyce Owens--President Gloria Morgan--Treasurer Noel Lester--Reporter Linda Snow--S. C. A. Rep. The Mathews High School French Club is open to all second year French students who have maintained a B average. Trips of cultural interests are planned and each year a scholarship is awarded. 44 Radio Club—Office Assistants Above--Radio Club--FRONT ROW; Gary Daniel, Frankie Fitchett, Stanford Owens, Dorenda Hudgins, Ann Mer¬ ritt, Joyce Owens, Lee Maxwell, Gloria Morgan, Chris Harlow. SECOND ROW; Kerry Hall, Sonny Richardson, Edward Oliver, Marvin Carmine, Roland Bowman, J. C. Hudgins, Keith Preston, Ricky Hudgins, Bill Phillips, James A. Callis, Lewis Ball, Joe Hudgins. Above--Office Assistants; Katie Thompson, Mrs. Marguerite Callis, Secretary, Connie H. Buchanan, Becky Robins, Willis Ann Hudgins, Punky Thacker, Margaret Pugh, Denna Hudgins. 45 Betty Jane Ericksen, Editor-in-Chief Willia Ann Hudgins Business Manager Clipper Staff Betty Jane Ericksen, Linda Snow, Dinah Kay Sadler, Joyce Miles, and Shirley Williams, know that it takes lots and lots of planning for a yearbook. We have tried hard to give you a good picture story of the happenings at Mathews High School for 1967-68. We hope this book will serve as a remi nder of a good year in your life. Perhaps you will show it to your grandchildren some day. We hope it will be shown with pride. Mrs. Everett Trusch Sponsor Terry in action. There is nothing like a little relaxation after a hard days work. Looking over the Clipper are: Wendell Mitchem, Willis Ann Hudgins, Karen Shawn, and Renee Hodges. Dramatics Club All the World ' s a stage -- Officers Ann Merritt, secretary; Debbie Hudgins, treasurer; Candy Foster, Reporter; Renee Hodges, President. Not shown-- Susan Fitchett, Vice President; Maggie Callis, S.C.A. Repre¬ sentative. Left: Some members of cast, You Can ' t Take It With You-- Frances Lee Twigg, Ross Lewis, SITTING; Jamie White, Sonny Richardson, STANDING. Members: Jamie White, Rosie Richardson, Jackie Sutton, Jamie Lequeux, Mrs. Hammond, sponsor, Helen Bing, Frankie Fitchett, Debbie Hunley, Heather McClanahan, Cindy Hudgins; SECOND ROW--Debbie Dixon, Nancy Abrahamson, Elizabeth Walker, Linda Lewis, Betty Billups, Joyce Faye Owens, Helen Thacker, Frances Lee Twigg, Elsa Cooke, Sandra Miller. THIRD ROW: Maggie Callis, Jane Howlet, Glenda Morris, Norma Merritt, Elaine Hudgins, Dottie Owens, Wade Brooks, Rachel Cannon, Becky Robins, Marguerite Maxwell. FOURTH ROW: Mary Hudgins, Faye Callis, Dorenda Hudgins, Stanford Owens, Regina Cannon, James Curf- man, Noel Lester, John Lee Callis, Willis Ann Hudgins, Ross Lewis. FIFTH ROW: Russel Dennis, Marvin Car¬ mine, Chris Harlow, Eddie Hammond, Wayne Morgan, Charles Goinfriddo, Ed Ripley, Karen Shawn, Elaine Haywood, Sonny Richardson. Tri-Hi- Y and Hi-Y These clubs strive to maintain, create and extend throughout home, school and community, high standards of Christian character. The Hi-Y, in sprit of Xmas, gave two checks to a needy family. The Tri-Hi-Y began the year with a formal induction ceremony. Later a bake sale was held to earn money to help a needy family have a nice Xmas. The Tri-Hi-Y also sponsored the annual Easter Assembly. Left: Waverly Powell, President and Sammy Hunley talk things over with Mr. Crittenden, Sponsor. Sammy Hunley, Terry Putt, Stanford Owens, D. C. Thornton, Wade Brooks, Sonny Richardson, Ross Lewis, Ricky Hudgins, Bill Phillips, James Curfman, Ed Ripley. 48 ij V Above, Officers: Joyce Miles, V.P. ; Lynn Rammell, Pres. ; Francis Twigg, Reporter; Elaine Haywood, S.C.A. Repre¬ sentative; Betty Billips, Treas. ; and Debby Hunley, Historian. Right, Sponsor, Mrs. Hudgins converses with Faye Callis, Secretary and Linda Lewis, Chap¬ lain admiring the Juniors new rings. Members, SEATED are Betty Jane Eriksen, Katie Thompson, Nancy Lou Rowe, Joyce Faye Owens, Becky Robins, Helen Bing, Sandra Miller, Jane Howlett, Maggie Callis, Candy Foster, Dottie Owens, Eileen Ashberry, and Deena Hudgins. STANDING are Mrs. Lewis, Sponsor, Barbara Messer, Betty Pierce, Patsy Saunders, Kathy Hay¬ wood, Brenda Owens, Jody Rowe, Shirley Williams, Amelia Minter, Margaret Pugh, Rochele Soles, Elaine Hudgins, Mary Hudgins, Dorenda Hudgins, Elsa Cooke, Brenda Preston, Jamie White, Sandy Greene, Susan Fitchett, and Janis Bing. 49 Latin Club Above--Officers, Betty Billips, S.C.A. Representative; Elaine Haywood, Reporter; Debby Hunley, Treasurer; Debby Hudgins, Secretary; Faye Callis, Vice-President; and Joyce Miles, President complete plans with Mrs. Lewis, Sponsor. Right--Frankie and Mark all dressed for initiation. The Latin Club began the year with a most im¬ pressive induction service. A bake sale was held to raise money for the club. Near the end of the year, the Latin Club sponsored a trip to the Virginia Museum of Fine Art to see the play Camelot. Below--SEATED are Kathy Haywood, Ginger Hudgins, Lillian Bowman, Susan Fitchett, Elsa Cooke, Becky Robins, Helen Bing, Lynn Rammell, Jane Howlett, Dottie Owens, Eileen Ashberry, Jamie White, Cindy Hud¬ gins, Heather McClannahan, Norma Merritt; STANDING are Betty Jane Eriksen, Bonnie Brigman, Brenda Pres¬ ton, Marguerite Maxwell, Frankie Fitchett, Mike Rowe, Donnie Diggs, J. C. Hudgins, Ann Merritt, Sandra Miller, Frances Twigg, Dorenda Hudgins, Maggie Callis, Charles Goinfriddo, Mark Lewis. 50 Science Club Members: Faye Callis, James A. Callis, Elaine Haywood, Debbie Hudgins, Jimmy Curfman, Marguerite Max¬ well, Paige Miller, Mary Hudgins, Wade Brooks, Becky Robins, Ed Ripley, Sonny Richardson, Dottie Owens, Dorenda Hudgins, Jamie White, Regina Cannon, Helen Thacker, Darwin Lewis, Candy Foster, John Lee Callis, Heather McClannahan, Cindy Hudgins, Francis Twigg, Susan Fitchett. The Science Club has been very busy taking trips, gathering scien¬ tific data and making the student body more con¬ scious of the statement, Science is the key to the future. Left: Mrs. Hammond, Sponsor Below: Officers are: Ann Merritt, SCA Representative; Maggie Callis, Secretary; Jane Howlett, President; Joyce Owens, Treasurer; and Eileen Ashberry, Vice-President. 51 Tty, Beta Club Beta Club Scholarships are presented--Ed Ripley, president who made presentation, Mrs. Dixon, sponsor--Ann Merritt and Betty Eriksen, who received them. Rachel Cannon--Reporter Jimmy Curfman Betty Jane Eriksen--SCA Representative Elaine Haywood--Secretary Steve Hudgins--Treasurer Sedonia Jackson Ann Merritt Joyce Miles Edward Ripley--Pres. Linda Snow--V. Pres. Sharon Thomas Mrs. Dixon, Sponsor The Mathews High School Beta Club was organized in 1947. Members are selected in the Junior year on the basis of achievement, character and scholarship. The club is a service organization attempting to serve in both the school and the community. Each year scholarships are awarded. The Mathews Betas are very active in both federa¬ tion and state activities. 52 The American Set Right Officers Charles Machen--Secretary, Betty Erikson--Reporter, Rosie Richardson--Vice Presi¬ dent, Betty Pierce-- President, Sonny Richard¬ son--Treasurer. mm The purpose of The American Set is to promote patriotism and respect for one ' s fellowman in the home, school, and community. We seek to inform ourselves on basic issues affecting citizens. The highlight of the year for this newly formed club was a flag burning ceremony attended by the student body. A float with a patriotic theme was entered in the Spring Festival Parade. Below Members: Betty Billups, Faye Callis, Helen Bing, Maggie Callis, Rachel Cannon, Regina Cannon, Debbie Dixon, Suzanne Edwards, Betty Jane Erikson, Elaine Haywood, Jane Howlett, Elaine Hudgins, Debbie Hunley, Jamie Lequeux, Ann Merritt, Norma Merritt, Joyce Miles, Glenda Morris, Dottie Owens, Betty Pierce, Rosie Richardson, Joyce Owens, Becky Robins, Linda Snow, Frances Twigg, Jamie White, Thomas Armistead, Wade Brooks, John Lee Callis, Jimmy Curfman, Russel Dennis, Robert Hall, Edward Hammond, Chris Harlow, Joe Hudgins, Ricky Hudgins, Steve Hudgins, Noel Lester, Darwin Lew’is, Ross Lewis, Gary Liverman, Jim Lockwood, Charles Machen, Wayne Morgan, Bill Phillips, Sonny Richardson, Ed Ripley, Mrs. Hammond, Sponsor. Sonny Richardson Editor-in-chief Brenda Miller Business Manager Mrs. Fry Sponsor Anchors A weigh The Anchors Aweigh Staff has completed one of its most success¬ ful years. With the help of many editors and reporters, the paper was presented to the student body of Mathews High School at regular in¬ tervals . The final edition was dedicated to the Seniors. Right: Editors Ross Lewis, Darwin Lewis, Jane How- lett, Joyce Owens, Gloria Morgan, Dorenda Hudgins, Ann Merritt, Betty Jordan, Elaine Haywood. Below: SEATED Debbie Hunley, Jamie Lequeux, Betty Billups, Jackie Sutton, Rosie Richardson, Betty Pierce, Becky Robins, Helen Bing, Sandra Miller, STANDING: Ed Ripley, Noel Lester, Jamie White, John Lee Callis, Debbie Hudgins, Gary Liverman, Faye Callis, Wayne Ripley, Keith Preston, John Owens, Maggie Callis. 54 Library Club •n NNi Projectionists: Charles Gionfriddo, Wade Brooks, Thomas Lee Armistead, Russell Dennis, James Waddell, Waverly Hudgins, Chase Morgan. Jane Howlett, S. C. A. Rep.; Jamie Lequeux, Vice Pres.; Helen Bing, Reporter; Linda Lewis, Pres.; Brenda Miller, Secretary. STANDING; Ross Lewis, Chaplain; Mrs. White, Sponsor. The Library Club works hard to serve the faculty and students. We do this cheer¬ fully and wholeheartedly. Our movie project enabled us to redecorate the library this year. We had a good year. SEATED: Elaine Haywood, Sandra Miller, Wayne Morgan, Mrs. White, Sponsor, Linda Snow, Rachel Cannon, Betty Arm Jordan, Betty Lou Regansburg, Sharon Thomas. STANDING: Rosie Richardson, Connie Hurst, Tommy Childress. fSffr i fi tit Bp - - L ■ BW | Tr i ' If . F.T.A. Below: Renee as Mrs. Crockett and Jamie as Mrs. Trusch take over for a day. Above Officers--Officers with Mrs. Foster. Cindy Hudgins, Vice Pres. , Linda Snow, Reporter; Willis Hudgins, Sec.; Renee Hodges, Treasurer; Mrs. Foster, Sponsor; Wayne Ripley, President and STANDING, Joyce Owens, S.C.A. representative. The F .T.A. Club is open for membership to those students who are interested in the teaching profession. During American Educa¬ tion Week, these future teachers take over for a day and become students teachers. Members: Liz Walker, Punky Thacker, Rosie Richardson, Jamie Laqueux, Lyndia Lewis, Jamie White, Betty Jane Eriksen, Mrs. Hudgins, Sponsor,--STANDING;--John Lee Callis, James French, Noel Lester, Heather McClahan. 56 Safety is the business of this group. The buses are better because of them. They serve others the whole year through. Safety Patrol Bus Drivers--(students)--Ronnie Mitchem, James Wad¬ dell, Michael Rowe, Willie Brooks, Joe Fernald, super¬ visors Keith Preston. Above Officers--President, Paul Pugh; Vice-Presi¬ dent, Elaine Haywood; Secretary, Faye Callis; S. C. A. Representative, Shirley Williams; Re¬ porter, Lynn Rammell. Not Shown. Below--Members--Don Gray Diggs, Bobby Smith, Jerry White, Tommy Ligon, Maxine Turpine, Kathy Deagle, Mary Ann Foster, Gregory Plubbard, Jim Lockwood, Wade Brooks, Amelia Minter, William Nelson Haywood, James Kemp, Ellen Rowe, Rochelle Soles, Patsy Saunders, Marvin Carmean, Mark Lewis. Mr. Crittenden, Sponsor. 57 Athletics B A Mike is a good man to have on our side-- B Softball is the most popular spring sport-- C The Maxwell Sisters have done a hangup job in the refreshment house this athletic season. D Coach Lewis and Bryan pretty up the Softball Diamond. 58 E E. An answer to a coach ' s prayer--Charles Minters, all district Football and Basketball teams and State record in Track-- F. These lassies really know how to handle that ball and bat--Ann, Marguerite and And Lee-- G. Wayne Carter, basketball standout, shows his fine shooting form. F 59 Football [ 1 kllMI TiBpPfil - . ml JfteTr ' M Team: TOP ROW: Gregory White, Mickey Atherton, Homer Smith, Jimmy Mitchem, Gary Liverman, Wendell Mitchem, Paul Bing, Sammy Robins, Kenny Godsey, Ed Maxwell, MIDDLE ROW: Wayne Ripley--Manager, D. C. Thorton, Albert DeWitt, Jimmy Robins, Richard Morgan, John Hutson, Roy Hearn, Kenny Rowe, C. K. Hudgins, Keith Callis--Manager, Coach Simms, BOTTOM ROW: Charles Minters, Ross Lewis, Sonny Richard¬ son, Ed Ripley, Raymond Wiggins. The football team improved greatly over last year and finished third in the district with a 2-2 standing. Under the leadership of first year coaches Sims and Lewis, we displayed a fine quality, head hitting football with quickness and determination. We had one member of our team, Charles Minters, to make the All District Team. Left Coach Sims with Tri-Captains--KNEELING-- Sonny Richardson and Ross Lew is--STANDING Coach Sims and Ed Ripley. Above: Planning Session: Sonny Richardson, Coach Sims, Ross Lewis, Ed Ripley, and Coach Lewis. Left: Two Assets to any team. Sonny hiking the ball to Ross. The prettiest, peppiest, pluckiest, and most persistent cheerleaders in the District if not the entire state of Virginia. Cheerleaders: Jamie Lequeux, Helen Thacker, Linda Lewis, Sandra Miller, Helen Bing, and Becky Robins. 61 KNEELING: Ed Maxwell, Coach Lewis, Charles Foster, Jim Lockwood, Mike Hurst, STANDING: Richard Kim- mell, Albert DeWitt, Gary Liverman, Wendell Mitchem, Charles Minters, Wayne Carter, Ed Ripley, Teddy Earl Lewis, Joe Hudgins, Richard Morgan, Kenny Lewis. Blue Devils Have Good Year The mighty Blue Devils under the leadership of Coach Lewis, finished the season with a 17-1 record. The team, which boasted a great starting five and a pressing team, finished the season in first place in district play. The starting five were Steve Hudgins, Charles Foster, Charles Minters, Wayne Carter, and Ed Ripley. The team took second place in the district tournament and one member, Charles Minters, made all district team. Co-captains Steve Hudgins and Charles Foster look on as statistician Sonny Richard¬ son gives them the data. Coach Lewis giving some tips to a few of the fine players on his squad. Right: Wendell and Steve engage in a little warm up practice just prior to a league game. J. V. Team SEATED: Neal White, Tommy Bullips, Warren Brownly, Wayne Wood, Tommy Kimmell, Gerry White, Gregory White, W. C. Shinault, Warren Callis, and Linwood Blake. STANDING: Johnny Messer, Thomas Jackson, George E iggs, Jimmy Mitchem, Coach Sims, Keith Preston, Mike Armstead, Willie Love, and Kenny Garrett. District Champions 20 Above: Co-captain Shirley Williams looks on as managers Betty Jane Eriksen and Renee Hodges give co-captain Elaine Haywood the treatment. Left: Coach Moughon and Jamie White check statistics. Jackets—Good Season This team experienced a hard fought season. They ended up in third place in the district with a record of 4-2. Two members were selected for the all district team--Shirley Williams and Elaine Haywood. Mrs. Moughon was the same competent coaeh as always. KNEELING: Elaine Haywood, co-captain, Coach Moughon, and Shirley Williams, co-captain. STANDING: Glenda Morris, Regina Cannon, Dottie Owens, Betty Pierce, Kathy Lester, Betty Billups, Debbie Hudgins, Rosie Richardson, Willis Ann Hudgins, Patsy Saunders, Maggie Callis, Joyce Miles, and Janice Bing. I 2s a £ 41 ■ ' ..w 64 Above Mrs. Moughon, Jamie Lequeux, Linda Lewis, Sandra Miller, Helen Thacker, Elaine Haywoon, Glenda Morris, Dottie Owens, Kathy Lester, Becky Robins, Lee Maxwell, Joyce Miles, Betty Jane Eriksen, Regina Cannon, Betty Pierce, Patsy Saunders, Janis Bing, Jamie White, Renee Hodges, Willis Ann Hudgings, Betty Billups, Deborah Hudgins, Marguerite Maxwell. Sports Club The Girls Sports Club is dedicated to the promotion of integrity and sportsmanship on the playing field. The members are partici¬ pants of Basketball, Softball, and Cheerlead- ing. Also included is team managing and those who have actively participated in a chosen sport for at least one year. The club is spon¬ sored by Mrs. Moughon. Right Officers Ann Merritt, President, Maggie Callis, Re¬ porter, Shirley Williams, Vice President, Rosie Richardson, S.C.A. Representative, Helen Bing, Secretary. 65 SEATED--Janis Bing, Marguerite Maxwell, Helen Thacker, Elaine Haywood, Willis Ann Hudgins, Lee Maxwell, Ann Merritt, Maggie Callis, STANDING--Joyce Miles, Glenda Morris, Dottie Owens, Rosie Richardson, Kathy Lester, Pinky Cannon, and Becky Robins--scorekeeper. Softball—Scene Stealers The Mathews Yellow Jackets finished the season with a 3-3 record. There were three remaining lettermen from last year. Lee Maxwell, Elaine Hay¬ wood, Helen Bing and Glenda Morris had the highest batting averages for the season. Mrs. Elma Moughon coached this team. Efficient managers--Faye Callis, Debbie Hunley. f- “ ' b ’ . J||m £| Lkjg Hi Mound strategy—Pitcher, Willis Ann Hudgins, Coach, and catcher, Janis Bing. 66 Track—Pretty Exciting!! Second in the district and third in the state, this track team was paced by Charles Minters, who set records in the shot-put and discus in both district and state meets. Great efforts came from Ed Ripley, Tommy Jackson, Larry Hudgins, Charles Foster and David Roane to say nothing from the hard work and preparation from Coach Lewis, who inspired this fine group. Kevin Brown, Ross Lewis, Janies Callis, Steve Hudgins, David Janies, Larry Hudgins, Drake Dunlap, Jet Jack- son, Kenny Rowe, Tommy Ligon, STANDING David Roane, Linwood Blake, Kenny Godsey, Stanford Owens, Wayne Carter, Ed Ripley, Wendell Mitchem, Charles Minters, Wade Brooks, Bill Phillips, Don Diggs, Waverly Hudgins, Tommy Kimble, Gregory White. 67 Team: STANDING: Mr. Crittenden, coach, Richard Morgan, Jim Lockwood, Michael Rowe, Wendell Mitchum, Mickey Adams, Albert DeWitt, Sonny Richardson. SEATED: Keith Preston, David Hudgins, Russell Dennis, Jimmy Robbins, Steve Hudgins, John Hutson, Dale Diggs, Homer Smith, Norman Clements. Baseball With Talent! The Blue Devils tied for fourth place, under the coaching of Mr. Crittenden. Steve has a good fast ball and a good curve. Above Wendell gets ready to line one into right field 68 Extra!! Extra!! The Merry Merry Month of May starts some extra! extra! doings. Scenes from three of these highlights (other than classes, of course) are featured here. They are May Day, Prom and Graduation. Excitement runs high at school from May to graduation. Classes are somehow held as usual in spite of these increased activities. A. Presented her diploma and certificate of award from Mr. Hudgins, for not having missed a day from school in 12 years, Dorenda has every right to be pleased and congratulated. For this record, she was given a stand¬ ing ovation by her classmates. B. One of the Extra! Extra! spe¬ cials is the prom and from the looks of things-- They could have danced all night. 11 C. A queen is crowned--Queen Rachael—Queen of May for 1968 while Betty Pierce, Maid of Honor smiles her prettiest. ▼ B VC 69 A. Amid cherry blossoms and such, Juniors, Seniors and guests have a mar¬ velous evening. B. Hard working mamas and 8th graders see that all guests neither thirst nor hunger. Oriental Garden Surrounded by Cherry trees, Bamboo, ana soft light, the tired old gym was transformed into an Oriental Garden where all danced and dined until One A.M. A most succes- ful affair, the prom was greatly enjoyed as a special treat to the Seniors and their guests from the Junior Class. 70 C. With never a frown and all dressed up--this scene was typical of the fun and companionship shared-- D. The music was appealing to this crowd--the lights were low and dancing was the order of the night. E. The grand march featured Seniors and guests--each couple was spotlighted for a few seconds--each couple was the center of atten¬ tion. F. The Band was exactly as ordered--plenty of music with lots of zip— 71 Queen of May, Miss Rachael Cannon. Belting a song, The Monster and the Flappers. Don ' t send for these two MDs if you ' re in pain--They are only good for a laugh--practicing the art of comedy. Imitating T. V. Personalities--the Queen is entertained royally. May Day—1968 Members of Court and Escorts: Miss Jane Howlett escorted by Mr. Paul Bing; Miss Betty Jordan escorted by Mr. James Lockwood; Miss Shirley Williams escorted by Mr. Ronnie Miles; Miss Helen Thacker escorted by Mr. Steve Hudgins. Members of Court and Escorts: Miss Elaine Haywood escorted by Mr. Edward Oliver; Miss Joyce Miles escorted by Mr. Ross Lewis; Miss Karen Shawn es¬ corted by Mr. Wendell Mitchem; Miss Linda Snow escorted by Mr. James Curfman. Maid of Honor--Miss Betty Pierce The Queen and Court, composed entirely of Se¬ niors, are elected by popu¬ lar vote as close to Valen¬ tine ' s Day as possible. May Day exercises are held in the school auditorium, well attended by parents and friends. A program is pre¬ sented by school students under the direction of the P.T.A. May Day is an extra highlight during the 73 year. Under the watchful eyes of Mrs. White, these Seniors set up chairs for graduation. The highest averages over five years--Betty Jane Eriksen, first scholastic average for girls and Joyce Miles, second scholastic average for girls--James Curfman first scholastic average for boys and Steve Hudgins, second scholastic average for boys-- Terry snaps one last picture of the building he has grown so fond of--Mathews High School—an im¬ portant part of his life. Graduation From us to you--with best wishes and a sigh of re¬ lief--Betty Jane and Willis to Lynn and Debby-- 74 Gladness And Sadness Brenda and Sonny prepare for a ride in just the perfect duster. The gavel is passed from Steve to the incoming Senior Class Presi¬ dent, Noel with good wishes. Senior Day and Graduation bring mixed emotions. It is not an ending, but a beginning. It marks the end of a happy, happy time. School days have been such fun. Paths may not cross again. There is much gladness, for a goal has been attained and a bright future is in store. We live in a free society, where man can advance in an age that is bright with discovery and a promising tomorrow. A very, very thoughtful Sonny recalling some fond football memory. Good friends again get together for a parting word or wish-- Scholarship winners: STANDING Jimmy Jimmy, Ed, Steve--SEATED--Linda, Betty, Rachael, Elaine, Ann and Betty Jane. Steve ¥as awarded the General Excellence and Boys Athletic award--Elaine received the Merit and Girls Athletic award. Look, Out—Here We Come— June 7, is the date--10:00 A.M. is the time and the sign really should read: Look out, Summer, here we come. Exams are over. One hundred and eighty good school days have passed too. It really has been a good year for all of us. It is time to think about relaxation and the ole swimming hole. It is time to think about fishing, clam¬ ming and the wonderful Mathews County beaches. So last year, so far as school is concerned, is past history. The seniors have moved on to greater things, we think. The Juniors prepare to fill their dignified shoes, and each class moved up a step on the academic ladder. The buses load for the last run and the school doors close, leav¬ ing the tired old building to relax until September, when eager feet again enter and it will all begin again. 76 V X ' - V MA ' VHilv,;, f SI£ HIGH SCHOOL LlBHA 1  W V I V- u- X- u - ■u i ( • r  ■ ' r j .j±j Vl i k A i-