Mathews High School - Clipper Yearbook (Mathews, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1969 volume:

Mathews High School 68-69 Our campus and Schoolfrom the air--The form of this will change in years to come--But it will always be dear to us. We will recall it as our Alma Mater, the site of our happiest time--It is Seasonless in our thoughts—Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer—We have loved this place-- Lynne R a mm ell, Editor-in-Chief Debbie Hudgins, Business Manager Mrs. Marion Trusch, Sponsor The Seasons Come And Go—And So Do We- Fall—We Come With Eagerness Winter—It’s Always Nice At MHS Graduation And June We Go With Eagerness Too Fall Raking leaves is Fall Fun--es¬ pecially when Debbie, Ed. , Margaret, Ro¬ chelle and Dickie join in. The here we go again atmosphere of Fall at M.H.S. is emphasized by the every day activities that never seem to change at all. It seems we fall right into line just as the summer has not been at all. If the day is sunny, students gather outside to enjoy the full sunshine. Fall days are days when you are a little shy--afraid of making a mistake like dropping your books--everyone feels, in a way, that it is still last year, but it ' s no one’s last year in September, except in a way, Senior’s. The Office And The Guiding Hands Ready for the day ' s dictation--Very very efficient school secretary, Mrs. Robert H. Callis and the current boss, Mr. H. N. Clements, Principal. Mr. E. F. Hudgins, Jr. This year we have had two Bosses . Mr. Hudgins served in this capacity until mid-term in Jan¬ uary, when he left for the business field. Mr. Hudgins was vitally in¬ terested in each student at Mathews High School. Mr. Clements, before assuming the duties of the front office, taught Agriculture at Mathews High School. Greatly respected by both teachers and students, he served the school most effectively. “The Boss” After many years of dedicated service, to education in Mathews County, Mr. D. D. Forrest re¬ tires this year. What can we say of this man who has given so much? He has been inspiring teachers and pupils alike. Always keeping up with the latest trends, Mr. Forrest was an able admin¬ istrator. He was a well known and respected friend of members of the State Department of Edu¬ cation. He will be missed but his influence will remain. The entire school system wishes him a happy retirement. Mr. Dennis D. Forrest Superintendent of Schools-- Office Assistants Faye Callis, Becky Robins, Rochelle Soles, Jackie Sutton, Margaret Pugh,--SEATED--Helen Bing, Deena Hudgins, Debbie Hudgins, Debbie Merrill. Mrs. Virginia Mr. Janies Diggs, Armistead, Math Reading Mr. Frank Crittenden, Mrs. Maxine Crock- Auto Mechanics, ett, Math Shop Mrs. Jacqueline Dixon, French, English Our Faculty Mrs. Dorothy Foster, Home Economics Mrs. Sally Foster, Science, Math Lunch time provides for some friendly chatter and relaxation among the faculty-- Mrs. Marcia Fry, Mrs. Juanita Ham- Mrs. Virginia Business, English mond, Science Hudgins, History Mrs. Sarah Lewis, Latin, English Mr. Steven Lewis, Physical Educa¬ tion 6 Mrs. Elm a Moughon, Business, English Mr. George Pierce, English, Public speaking Mr. Wayne Pulley, Mechanical Drawing, Shop, Math Mrs. Virginia Sadler, History, Guidance Miss Patricia Slagle, Physical Educa¬ tion Dedicated—Loyal—Capable Guidance Counselors confer regularly Mr. Pulley receives a gift on Senior Day from the Class of ' 69 via Linda Lewis Classes Are Seasonless!!! Below: eyes on copy, concentrate, concentrate, concentrate Thoughtful consumers ponder the problem of Consumer Economics-- Banking, in particular Left--a studious pair—most often seen to¬ gether--even doing Government--Bruce and Deena-- Below--Danny thinks it pays to pay atten¬ tion in class--This is a good way to bring home a good report card-- Mr. Diggs points out a good math problem to Donna-- Mrs. White—Dedicated . . . Loyal . . . Efficient . . . S. WHITE Mrs. White— When we say no one is indispensable, we do not, of course, include Mrs. White, who retires this year after many years of service as an educator. Words simply cannot describe her. You just have to be here to understand her contribution to Mathews High School, the students and teachers. Words like efficient, industrious, knowledgable, are synonymous with Mrs. White. Wherever she has taught, her name is spoken with pride and affection. There is something about her that is communica¬ ted best by these statements: You always know where she stands She is a completely dedicated person She is never too busy to help She goes beyond the second mile She is quick to recognize honest effort She has always known what to do, has known why and how and has done it. Endless¬ ly she has put her all into her work. People may come and go and time will alter, but there will never be another Mrs. White. Her place is secure, for it has been built on those lasting foundations like dedication, loyalty and efficiency. While missing her greatly, we wish her the happiness she so richly deserves. Seniors—69 Senior Class Officers: Helen Bing, Secretary; J. C. Hudgins, Treasurer; Noel Lester, President; Jamie Lequeux, Vice President; Becky Robins, Reporter; Susan Fitchett, Chaplain. Not shown John Lee Callis, Historian. Robert Coles Ambrose Rita Beryl Anderson Louis Grayson Ball Helen Frances Bing 10 Friendly William Elton Brown Audrey Faye Callis The Seniors were victorious in the Powder Puff game--grateful Senior boys hoist Maggie, the star, —Jimmy, Homer, Sherwood, Jackie, Al¬ bert, C. K., andj. C. James -Arthur Callis Joan Margaret Callis John Lee Callis Leonard Proctor Callis Maggie Sherilyn Callis Marvin Lee Carmean 11 Leaders All John Thomas Carney Charles Sherwood D aniels Russell R. Dennis Albert Blaine DeWitt Don Grey Diggs James Leonard Diggs D. A.R. award winner Cindy Hudgins is congratulated by good friend and runner-up Susan Fitchett-- Susan Carol Fitchett Cynthia Janet Foster 12 Capable James Ronald French Charles Santo Gionfriddo A business transaction during lunchtime-- It would seem that Albert is counting his change after these two cashiers-- John Calvin Handy, Jr. Charles Edward Harlow William Nelson Haywood Kenneth Roy Hearn Richard Thomas Howell Charles Kirby Hudgins Cynthia Nan Hudgins Deborah Jean Hudgins 13 Looking To The Deena Ruth Hudgins Larry Dionell Hudgins Deborah Ann Hunley Richard A. Hurst Jamie Milstead Lequeux Noel Kirby Lester Cousins Linda and Kenny get ready for a Student body assembly--Seniors are versatile. 14 Future Marquerite Staley Maxwell Heather McClanahan Kenneth Blaine Lewis, Jr. Linda Carolyn Lewis Teddy Earl Lewis John Garrett Livermon Senior President Noel Lester, addresses his classmates on Senior Day. Charles Lionel Minters Richard Hudgins Morgan 15 With Bright Hope Richard Taylor Owens Stanford Owens, Jr. Stanley Edward Payne, III Deborah Elizabeth Phillips Government students do work a little at times--Stanford, Albert, Rosie, Jamie, Rochelle and Margaret ponder some Powers of Congress. Burley Lee Respress Rosanna Margarita Richardson Lynne Hope Rammell Betty L( a Regensburg 16 For Tomorrow J. C., Photography Editor for the Clipper wears out some shoe leather in this job. Bernard Wayne Ripley David Hill Roane James Roger Robins Rebecca Morgan Robins Lester Homer Smith Linda Rochelle Soles Patricia Ann Saunders Michael Carrol Rowe 17 Graduation Jacqueline LaVerne Sutton Bruce Russell Waddell Elizabeth Walker Digging into the lunchroom files, John Lee come up with a fudge cycle--Goodness do you think he can find one for Jimmy, Debbie and Betty? Janet Yvonne Ward Marquita Mildred Washington Carolyn LaVerne White Bruce talks over after graduation Plans with Mrs. Sadler. 18 Seniors ’69 Jamie Preston White Dianne Lyell Hudgins Mark Mooney Mark joined us this year-- transferring from Rich¬ mond. He has been a nice addition to tire Seniors. The Government Class this year did quite a bit of compaigning. A rather spirited group of Seniors held a rather spirited political assembly on Election Day to set forth the virtues of their favorite candidates, amid must cheering and clapping. At lunchtime a election was held and Nixon was the One, according to the sign. Those spirited Seniors below William Nelson, Debbie, Linda, Noel, Liz and James Arthur-- HH 19 Mickey Adams Michael Armistead Eileen Ashberry Janice Bing Linwood Blake Juniors Waiting In The m i ZTm Py jKv W § ± f 1 Junior Class Officers Sue Rowe, Chaplain; Pinky Cannon, Treasurer; Frances Twigg, Parliamentarian; Kathy Haywood, President; Debbie Dixon, Secretary; Eileen Ashberry, Vice-President; Edward Hammond, Historian. Bonnie Brig man Deborah Brooks Rebecca Burroughs Bobby Callis Regina Cannon Wayne Carter Elsa Cobke 20 Billy Davis Ray Diggs Willie Diggs Debbie Dixon Valerie Ericson Wings To Take Over Frankie Fitchett Candy Foster Janis Foster Mary Ann Foster Ronnie Gionfriddo Kenneth Godsey Eddie Greene Edward Hammond Chris Harlow Kathy Haywood Raymond Howard Clinton Hudgins Elaine Hudgins Lynn Hudgins Mary Hudgins 21 Ronnie Hudgins Janies Hutson William Jackson James Jarvis Joe Jenkins The Position Of Leadership Top Magazine Salesman - SEATED Regina Cannon, Candy Foster, Kathy Haywood, Sandra Miller, Dottie Owens. STANDING Ray Diggs, Gregory White, Kenny Rowe, Frankie Fitchett, and Mary Hudgins. Mark Lewis Paige Miller Patty Miller Sandra Miller Jimmy Mitchem 22 Glenda Morris Eddie Mullis Dottie Owens Kathy Pierce Brenda Preston Keith Preston Sammy Robbins Ready For Challenge Jodie Rowe Kenny Rowe Sue Rowe W. C. Shinault Robert L. Smith Eddie Staib Evette Thomas E). C. Thornton Frances Lee Twigg Adrian White 23 Paulette Ambrose Janice Armistead Bobby Atherton Mickey Atherton Lillian Bowman Jeannie Brooks Jeannie Brooks Mary Jo Callis Rita Callis Velvet Callis Charles Clark Priscilla Coleman Gary Daniels Dale Diggs Donnie Diggs Kathy Deagle Emiline Diggs George Diggs James Diggs Janet Diggs Becky Foster Roberta Foster Gloria Godsey Stewart Haislip Kay Haywood We Sophomores Are Moving Paula Howard Bryan Hudgins David Hudgins Darlene Hudgins Ginger Hudgins Peggy Hudgins Billy Hunley Sammy Hunley Mary Lynn Hutson Elaine Jones Gregory Kelly James Kemp Kathy Lester Neena Love Susan Matthews 24 Sophomore Class Officers: Rita Callis, Chaplain; Janice Armistead, President; Norma Merritt, Reporter; Sammy Hunley, Vice President; Brenda Owens, Historian; Peggy Hudgins, Treasurer; Janet Diggs, Secretary. Edgar Maxwell Von Maxwell Norma Merritt Amelia Minter W. C. Morgan Debbie Mullis Michael Munn Louis Noah Brenda Owens Tommy Payne Mary Respress Darnell Rowe Nancy Lou Rowe Gary Wade Sadler Roy Spriggs, Jr. Keith Sutton Sonia Thomas Bim Turner Reginald White Mary Alice Winder Johnny Wroten 25 Christy Bing Charles Blake Patricia Brooks Stanley Brownly Kevin Brown Connie Callis Keith Callis Norma Callis Mary Ann Callis Warren Callis Michael Case Norman Clements Susan Daniels Ementle Diggs Delia Diggs Ricky Diggs Ronnie Eriksen Kenneth Farmer Brenda Farris Jay Faulkner We Freshmen Are On Lou Ann Hudgins Emory Foster Kenny Garrett Brenda Gionfriddo Jewell Gray John Haslip Cindy Haywood Frankie Haywood Jeannie Haywood Susan Haywood David Herandez Charles Hodges Leslie Horner Michael Hubbard Edison Hudgins Jr. Mary Francis Hudgins Ricky Hudgins Mike Hurst Susan Hutson Jeannie Ingram 26 Billy Jarvis Connie Jordon Bobby Kimmell Michael Kimmell Tommie Ligon Martha K. Lequeux Tommy Lewis Willie Love Sharon McClanahan Debbie Merrill Ernest Milby Billy Mitchem Faye Moore Danny Napier Mary Lou Owens Deborah Pane Pearl Pugh Susan Putt Ellen Rowe Ann Sadler Glena Sue Sadler Janice Sears Mary Sears Cheryl Shawn Way To Bigger Things Anthony Skalak Allen Smith Ellen Smith Jeannette Smith Sharon Smith Angela Soles Hope Soles Patricia Tomlin Maxine Turpin Jo Anne West Lewis Whitaker Michael White Neal White Gail Williams Wayne Wood Billy Hutson Robery Owens Butch Everding Billy Tatum Shelly Hayes Lou Ann Callis Alesia Harlow Lisa Callis 27 Freshman Class Officers: Left: Wayne Wood, President; Jeannie Ingram, Chaplain; Ricky Hudgins, Treasurer; Hope Soles, Secretary; Sharon Smith, Reporter; Ann Sadler, Historian. Freshman Officers Class Leaders Eighth Grade Officers Eighth Grade Class Officers: Left: Betty Richardson, Treasurer; Stuart Crittenden, President; Bailey Diggs, Hist- torian; Scottie Lequeux, Secretary; Debbie Eriksen, reporter; Susan Callis, Vice President; Cathy Sadler, Chap¬ lain. Douglas Ashberry Burley Ball Ricky Burrel Keith Call is Stuart Crittenden Richard DeWitt BailyK. Diggs Richard Diggs Jummy Drummand Wade Elliot Earl Fitchett Eric Fitchett Steven Foster James Foster Jay Foster Morris Foster Thomas Foster Keith Hubbard Danny Howlett Robert Hudgins Keith Hudgins Wilton Hudgins Danny Hunley Butch Legion We 8th Graders Are Growing And Steven Mathews Jackie Miller David Morgan George Morgan Keith Morgan Nelson Moris David Owens Keith Owens Billy Paulette Neal Robins Ricky Small David Smith Michael South Warren Stilman Don Townsend Weller Thomas Ken Warthan Franklin White Stephen White Wendell White Michael Kimmell Timmy Rowe Linda Brady Susan Callis 29 ' M - V, W ' jA Mb n|;5 MBk - ■ MMWm f! [f]Jf ■■hhhhhhhhbbmmi |2w j§ 2 mmm i fflBSRSagr WK l - | V ’f ± Valerie Campbell Joyce Ann Diggs Judy Diggs Diane Edwards Rachel Elliot Debbie Eriksen Donna Eriksen Mary Ann Foster Verna Kay Foster Eileen Green Ruth Grinnell Paula Haywood Linda Hudgins Joan Hunley Shelia Jarvis Paulett Jones Cynthia Kelly Denise Lee Carolyn Legion Scottie Lequeux Learning Our Way Around Be a Mettitt Ann Miller Regina Minter Ellen Morgan Cindy Ouillin Betty Richardson Beverly Roane Mary Bell Robins Brenda Rowe Kathy Sadler Bentta Smith Susan Soles Jeanette Tatum Joy Lynn White Faye Wroten Shawn Callis Mary Lola Cannon 30 Enthusiasm Plus!!! Helen Bing Captain Such enthusiasm, such pep--always stealing the show, our cheerleaders were always in there leading and doing a good job. m IP ;: Ki 1 i j mm Wimi WMmm In action--Linda, Debbie, Becky, Helen, Sandra, Jamie Our well planned pep rallies each Friday during the football and basketball games were a source of school spirit. Much credit must surely go to these six people. Becky Robins Linda Co-Captain Lewis Debbie Dixon 31 Football—Pep A Plenty This years football team had a 4-5-1 record which was the best record in four years. We finished third in the district. The squad was lacking in number but not in determination as it had the third highest scoring team in the district, led by Jimmy Mitchem and Michael Rowe. The highlight of the season was a 33-18 victory over Northumberland which was the highest output of the season. Coach Ward talks over game strat¬ egy with tri-captains, Jimmy, Richard and Albert. Below, FIRST ROW: Albert Dewitt, Jimmy Robins, C. K. Hudgins, J. C. Hudgins, Richard Morgan, Garry Livermon; SECOND ROW: Stanford Owens, Larry Hudgins, Richard Kimmell, Michael Rowe. 32 Above Richard Morgan receives most valuable line¬ man and the extra effort award. Michael Rowe re¬ ceives most valuable back. Above Right Standouts: D. C. Thornton, Garry Liver- mon, Jimmy Mitchem. Right Standouts: Gregory White, Jimmy Robins, and Richard Morgan. Team: FIRST ROW: Richard Kimmell, Larry Hud gins, Stanford Owens, Jr. } Albert DeWitt, Richard Morgan, Jimmy Robins, Michael.Rowe, C. K. Hudgins, J. C. Hudgins, Garry Livermon. SECOND ROW: Dale Diggs, Mickey Atherton, Keith Sutton, Gregory White, Kenny Rowe, Sammy Robins, Jimmy Mitchem, Mickey Adams, D. C. Thornton, Edward Hammond. THIRD ROW: Bobby Callis-Mgr., Ricky Hudgins, Tommy Kimmell, Willie Love, Keith Callis, Kenneth Godsey, mgr., Coaches; Mr. Pierce and Mr. Ward. 33 Coach George Pierce, Mike Hurst, John Handy, Kenny Rowe, Stanford Owens, Mickey Adams, Jimmy Mitchem, Keith Sutton, David Hudgins, Larry Hudgins, Jimmy Robins, Richard Morgan, Kenneth Lewis, and Coach Harry Ward. SECOND ROW--Drake Dunlap, Kenneth Godsey, D. C. Thornton, Albert DeWitt, David Roane, Gary Livermon, Wayne Carter, Charles Minters, Teddy Earl Lewis, Michael Rowe, J. C. Hudgins, Gregory White, Bobby Callis, Norman Clements, and Don Diggs. i 1 Football Queen And Princesses Climax Season Football queen, Helen Bing and Maid-of-Honor, Maggie Callis, nominated by the team and elected by the student bosy reigned over the annual Football dance. Attending these two were Rosie Richardson, Senior; Eileen Ashbury, Junior; Lisa Callis, Freshman; Janice Armis- tead, Sophomore; Betty Richardson, 8th grade. Senior Class Princess--Rosie Rich¬ ardson Queen--Helen Bing Maid of Honor--Maggie Callis Junior Class Princess--Eileen Ash- berry Sophomore Class Princess--Lisa Callis Freshman Class Princess--Janice Armistead Eighth Grade Princess--Betty Rich¬ ardson So Proudly We Wear . . . Varsity Club—Composed Of Lettermen In A Major Sport Winter: MM Out on the front steps Heather, Jimmy, Ricky, Paul, Don and Cindy pause a minute on a Cold January Day. With Winter came things routine and not routine. Classes continued in the custom¬ ary way with the onslought of themes, research assignments and Oh! Yes, EXAMS. However, there were some parties and lots of basketball. There was no Snow--no days of rest--but there was the thrill of a Valentine ' s Dance, the excitement of basketball tournaments, the loveliness of the May Court selection sprinkled in the Classes, Classes, Classes-- 35 Sponsors--Mrs. Richard Sadler and Mrs. Alan Moughon are shown here with the representatives of the clubs. FIRST ROW--Ginger Hudgins, Faye Callis, Becky Robins, Maxine Turpin, Debby Hunley, Jamie White, and Noel Lester. SECOND ROW--Brenda Preston, Heather McClanahan, Cindy Hudgins, Regina Cannon, Albert DeWitt, Debby Hudgins, and David Hudgins. The Student Cooperative Association is an organization designed for the purpose of stimulating character growth of students and promoting the general welfare of the school. The governing body of the S.C.A. is the student council. The council is composed of S.C.A. officers elected by the student body and the representatives elected by the homerooms, clubs and organizations. Among the many activities the S.C.A. has carried out are: Grace in the lunchroom Sponsored Door Decorations contest at Xmas Gave a $100 scholarship Attended Forums Sponsored four Southeast School Assemblies Sponsored four recreation centers The S.C.A. has had a successful year Left: Shown here standing at the suggestion box are-- Jamie White and Sandra Miller. 36 President-- Maggie Callis Right Ginger Hud¬ gins advertise the Ways and Means pro¬ ject of the SCA as she puts MHS Blue Devil sticker on Mrs. Sadler ' s car. Peggy and Warren approve. Vice President Keith Preston Secretary Helen Bing Treasurer— Linda Lewis Right Linda types up SCA minutes with aid of Bea Mer- rit and Maxine Turpin Reporter-- John Lee Callis Below: Homeroom Rep. Bea Merritt; Cindy Haywood; Peggy Hudgins; Dottie Owens; Jamie Lequeux; Warren Callis; Kenny Lewis; Christy Bing; Sandra Miller; Rita Callis; Jeanette Tatum; Kathy Sadler. Dramatics—And The World’s A Stage The Dramatics Club Pres¬ ented the one-act play, The Bond Between which won a rating of good in district competition at Williamsburg. The actors were D. C. Thorn¬ ton, Neena Love, Pat Brooks, and Sue Hutson. The club had also planned to present the full length play, My Three Angels but did not have an opportunity to do so. Mr. Pierce has been sponsor of this club, as well as speech instructor for the school. Dramatics Club Officers: President--Jamie White; Vice-President--Faye Callis; Secretary--Debby Hudgins; Treasurer—Becky Robins; SC A Represen- tative--Noel Lester; Reporter—Jamie Lequeux; Mr. Pierce, Sponsor . Aw Pfc At 1- m r jH JB BOTTOM ROW: Alesia Harlow, Jewel Gray, Martha Lequeux, Maxine Turpin, Patricia Brooks, Connie Callis, Ray¬ mond Howard, Debbie Dixon, Jackie Sutton, Elizabeth Walker, Helen Bing, Sandra Miller. SECOND ROW--Jeanette Tatum, Debbie Hunley, Bonnie Brigman, Cindy Haywood, Paige Miller, Mary Hudgins, Rosie Richards on, Brenda Owens, Paula Howard, Russell Dennis, Linda Lewis, Janice Sears, THIRD ROW--Norma Merritt, Lillian Bowman, Neena Love, Glenda Sue Sadler, Brenda Farris, Candy Foster, Glenda Morris, Stanford Owens, Marvin Carmean, Peggy Hudgins, Debbie Mullis. FOURTH ROW--Connie Jordan, Susan Hutson, Gail Williams, Elsa Cooke, Francis Twigg, Becky Buroughs, John Lee Callis, Janet Diggs, Gregory White, Becky Foster, William Jordan. FIFTH ROW-- D. C. Thornton, Frankie Fitchett, Jeanette Smith, Jo Ann West, Debbie Merrill, Elaine Hudgins, Teddy Earl Lewis, James Author Callis, Garry Livermon. Library—No Frigate Like A Book SEA TED--Marguerite Maxwell; Treas., Ellen Rowe, Marvin Carme an, Rosie Richardson, Janis Foster, Marquita Washington. STANDING--Margaret Pugh; Secretary, Rita Anderson, Mary Ann Foster, Cynthia Foster, Alesia Har low, Paul Pugh, Faye Callis, and Cindy Hudgins. The Library Club is an organization whose mem¬ bers give of their time and talent for the benefits of others. We had a very interest¬ ing movie as our money¬ raising project this year. We recognized the teachers during American Education Week with a small gift. During National Li¬ brary Week we sponsored a poster contest and gave prizes to the winners: Kathy Sadler, and Donna Eriksen. THE AMERICAN I COLLEGE DIQJpNARYf SEATED--Betty Regensburg, President and Mrs. White, Sponsor. STAND- ING--Russell Dennis--Chaplain; Patsy Saunders, Vice-President; Chris Harlow, Reporter. 39 Organized for future teachers, the year has been full of fine activities under the excellent leadership of President Heather McClana- han. F.T.A. mg m- j ' . Jlv ' • fjryk 2§ V v- : MtT. SEATED: Mrs. Foster, sponsor, with John Lee Callis, reporter; Noel Lester, Vice President; Heather McClanahan, President STANDING: Cindy Hudgins, SCA representative; Ginger Hudgins, Parlimentarian; Lisa Callis, Treasurer. Typical of the F.T.A. project. Heather and Debbie take a picture of a teacher of the month! Mrs. Hudgins, sponsor, Norma Merritt, Debbie Hunley, Jewel Gray, Christy Bing, Sharon McClanahan, Sharon Smith, Anthony Skalak, Ann Sadler, Darnell Rowe, Janet Ward, Janice Armistead, Brenda Owens, Maxine Turpin. 40 Latin Club Cindy Hudgins, President; Heather McClanahan, Treasurer; Marguerite Maxwell, Parliamentarian; Debbie Hunley, Reporter; Susan Fitcbett, SCA Representative; Debbie Hudgins, Secretary. The Latin Club ' s chief purpose is to promote interest in the Latin language and an¬ cient Rome. The club started its year with the induction of new members. The industrious members of this club have furnished dinner for a needy family at Christmas, and a trip to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Mrs. Lewis SEATED--Mrs. Lewis, sponsor; Glena Sue Sadler, Jennette Smith, Jeannie Ingram, Cindy Haywood, Evette Thomas, Janice Sears, Kathy Haywood, Sharon McClanahan, Patty Tomlin, STANDING--Ginger Hudgins, Sonia Jackson. Norma Merritt, Brenda Farris, Brenda Owens, Lillian Bowman, Kathy Fitchett, Susan Haywood, Bonnie Brigman, Donnie Diggs, J. C. Huggins. 41 mWT w S AC d £ t A . -fl W 1 t N % V jfl Tri-Hi-Y Officers--President, Dottie Owens; Vice-President, Francis Twigg, Sec. Candy Foster; Treasurer, Janis Bing, Chaplain, Maggie Callis; Historian, Elsa Cook; Reporter, Linda Lewis; Sponsor, Mrs. Hudgins. Right. Members preparing a bill for Tri-Hi-Y Assembly, SEATED, Elsa Cook, and Francis Twigg. STANDING, Lynne Rammell, and Maggie Callis. The Tri-Hi-Y worked very hard this year. They had sev¬ eral bake sales in the fall. They aided a needy family at Christmas and conducted the Easter Assem¬ bly. In the Spring, they sent two delegates to the Model General Assembly in Richmond. They have had a very prosperous year. Members--Lynne Hudgins, Brenda Preston, Elaine Hudgins, Margaret Pugh, Rochelle Soles, Maggie Callis, Lynne Rammell, Anne Sadler, Hope Soles, Jewel Grey, Patricia Brooks. Science Club The Science Club has been working very hard this year. They had Sev¬ eral successful bake sales. A dance was planned and held in May. They have big plans for next year. Mrs. Hammond Sponsor R to L Science Club Officers: President: Susan Fitchett, Vice President: Francis Lee Twigg, Secretary and Treasurer: Candy Foster, S.C.A. Representative: Jamie White. I Members: D. C. Thornton, Paige Miller, Debbie Hudgins, Rebecca Burroughs, Mary Hudgins, Glenna Sue Sadler., Aleisa Harlow, Eileen Ashberry, Brenda Preston, Bonnie Brigman, Elsa Cooke, Susan Fitchett. tit Wb-WI ' JLQ t M l ' ■( fji FIMll a x V, Kevin Brown, Allan Smith, W. C. Morgan, Keith Preston, Willie Love, Robert Ambrose, SECOND ROW-- David Owens, Joe Jenkins, Eddie Staib, Burley Respress, C. K. Hudgins, Billy Hunley, Clinton Hudgins, and Norman Clements, Bobby Callis. F.F.A Dickie Owens--S.C . A. Representative; Albert DeWitt--President; J. C. Hudgins--Vice-President; Stanford Owens—Secretary; Keith Callis— Sentinel; Mickey Adams--Treasurer The Future Farmers of America have been active this year by placing in the following contests: First place--Forrestry Judging Contest in the Federation and fourth in eastern Vir- ginia--Second place--Crops Judging contest--third place --Farm Mechanics. Danny Napier won the trip to Kansas City for the National FFA Convention for having the best project in the Chapter. Mr. Clements was sponsor of this organization. 44 F.H.A. The FHA had a most suc¬ cessful year. This year a Degree program was intro¬ duced for the first time. At Christmas we helped a needy child. During the year the club carried out programs with guest speakers on various careers and you. On the Federation level, Brenda Preston was elected the President. Officers, Brenda Owens, Secretary, Mrs. Foster, sponsor, Brenda Preston, President, Jeanne Brooks, Treasurer, Janice Armistead, Historian, Janice Diggs, SCA Rep. Elaine Hudgins, Vice President. Right Degree Workers: Paula Haywood, Elaine Hudgins, Janice Sears, Ann Sad¬ ler, Norma Callis, Janice Armistead, Mary Ann Foster, Brenda Preston, Dottie Owens Members: Shelly Hayes, Janice Sears, Judy Diggs, Ruth Grinnell, Janice Fos¬ ter , Mary Ann Foster, Elaine Jones-- Lou Ann Hudgins, Mary Respress, Cyn¬ thia Kelly, Beverley Roane, Susan Haywood, Jeannie Ingram, Cheryl Shawn, Faye Moore-- Linda Brady, Mary E. Hutson, Dottie Owens, Kathy Lester, Darnell Rowe, Ann Sadler, Mary Ann Callis, Christy Bing-- Jeanne Brooks, Ellen Smith, Kathy Sadler, Sue Hutson, Paule Haywood, I Ann Miller, Amelia Minter, Nancy Lou Rowe French Club Regina Cannon--S. C. A . Representative, Jackie Sutton--Treasurer, Louis Ball--Vice-President, Jeannie Brooks--President, Darnell Rowe--Secre¬ tary, Kathy Lester--Reporter Le Cercle Francais was organized at Mathews High School in 1961-62. The club is sponsored by Mrs. Jasper Dixon. The group of twenty members is made of students having at least one year of French. La Cerle Francais gives a scholarship to a deserving Senior in the club. The club sponsored the Valentine Dance and other activities. The club takes one field trip of cul¬ tural interest each year. Mrs. Dixon, (SEATED) Patsy Saunders, Peggy Hudgins, Jeanne Brooks, Debby Mullis, Mary Alice Winder, Nan¬ cy Rowe, Christy Bing, Martha Lequeux, Ellen Smith (STANDING) Wayne Wood, Dale Diggs, Amelia Minter, Noel Lester, Neil White, Ricky Hudgins, Janice Armistead, Neena Love 46 Editor-in-Chief Jamie Lequeux Business Manager Debbie Hunley Sponsor Mrs. Marcia Fry Anchors Aweigh The staff, under the leadership of our sponsor, Mrs. Fry, has had another successful year. In keeping with tradition the final paper was dedicated to the Seniors. The tradition was started a few years ago, and these Senior copies are sold on Senior Day. Editors: Noel Lester, Louis Ball, Kenny Lewis, Russell Dennis, John Lee Callis, Rosie Richardson, Elizabeth Walker, Helen Bing, Debbie Hunley, Jamie Lequeux. Members of Staff: Richard Morgan, Faye Callis, Rita Anderson, Jamie White, Linda Lewis, Albert DeWitt, Becky Robins, Garry Livermon, Jackie Sutton, Marquita Washington, Janet Ward. Betas Outstanding Maggie Callis Susan Fitchett Cindy Hudgins Debby Hunley, Noel Lester, Linda Lewis Secretary Treasurer Marguerite Maxwell Heather McClanahan Paul Pugh, Vice President The Beta Club is one of the most honored and respected clubs at Mathews High School. Betas must maintain a 3.00 average as well as possess traits of leader¬ ship, achievement, and character at all times. The Betas strive to promote service to school, com¬ munity and home. These eleven persons have lived up to these re- J quirements and have raised enough money to award a $100 scholarship to a worthy senior who will be attending a liberal arts college next year. Some Betas prepare for induction services --Noel, Paul, Becky, Susan and Debby-- Lynne Rammell Becky Robins, President Mrs. Dixon, Sponsor Safety Patrol ROW 1--Susan Matthews, Susan Haywood, Mary Sears, Susan Daniels, Rochelle Soles, Amelia Minter--ROW 2--Michael Hubbard, Billy Hunley, Kathy Deagle, Sharon McClahanan, Patsy Saunders, Jimmy Drummand, ROW 3--Jerry White, David Hernandez, Marvin Lee Carmean, Don Grey Diggs This club is direc¬ ted by Mr. Franklin Crittenden. The pur¬ pose of it is to help the bus driver keep order on the school buses. Students who ride certain school buses regularly are assigned as patrol members. They learn | the bus regulations and then they enforce them. Monthly meet¬ ings are held to dis¬ cuss problems that arise on the school buses. Officers--President, Lou Whiticar, Vice President Maxine Turpin, S.C.A. Rep¬ resentative, Sharon Smith Bus drivers--Leonard Callis, Mike Rowe, J. C. Hud¬ gins, Keith Preston, Mr. Crittenden, Sponsor. 49 The Clipper Staff—Brains Behind It All Staff Members--Linda Lewis, Becky Robins, Susan Fitchett, Heather McClanahan; Maggie Callis, Cindy Hudgins and Jimmy Robins This has been a good year for The Clipper. The ten of us have worked together well to make this permanent record for this school year. There have been some trying times, but the good have outnumbered these. So, this is it--our ups and downs, joys and sorrows, our be¬ ginning, middle and end for this school year. It has been fun. Trusch, Sponsor J. C. Hudgins, photography Editor, poses Editor in chief Lynne Rammell, and Business Manager, Debbie Hudgins for a good shot for this book. 50 Long Winter Days Find Classes Mid-Term’s And Last Minute Cramming Right The Seniors in U. S. Gov¬ ernment are evaluating the problems of Congress--Could there be a future Congressman or Congresswoman here? Left 1854 times 19 l 4--could multiply--let ' s see--It is hard to think on winter days when snow is expected--Below Oh! Me--sighs Jerry--the bell is go¬ ing to ring in two minutes and I have 12 pages yet to read— Left Baily Knight bones up a little for exams just around the corner. Mrs. Crockett ' s hard working Math class--typical of a mid winter day-- Basketball FRONT: Kenny Lewis, Garry Livermon, Charles Minters, Albert DeWitt, W. C. Shinault BACK: Richard Morgan, Gerry White, Lewis Foster, Jimmy Mitchem, David Roane, Richard Kimmell, Gregory White, Missing Wayne Carter Left Coach Lewis--well liked by the boys--he is a hard worker and knows his basketball--Below: Standouts--All district Wayne Carter and Charles Minters--pointmakers and Mat hews selections for the dream Team 52 Better ’N Average Season We had a few outstanding achievements among the hoopsters. We placed third in the tournament. Charles Minters made all district two years in a row. Jim Mitchem, fresh fromJ.V. gave good all around per¬ formance. Much credit must go to the fine playing of Garry Livermon,Kenny Lewis, and Wayne Carter, Above The Administrators--Ray, Jay, Kenny, Charles, and Kenny talk over the publicity with Co-Captains Garry and Kenny. This was a rebuilding year for the JV team as all of last year ' s JV team graduated to varsity. They had a successful season with a 4-2 district mark which was good for 3rd place. This J.V. Team was led by high scoring Warren Callis and coached by Mr. Harry Ward. KNEELING--Billy Mitchem, Wayne Wood, Dale Diggs, Warren Callis, Ricky Hudgins, and Sammy Hunley. STANDING--Norman Clements, Mgr., Tommy Kimmell, Neal White, David Hudgins, Roy Spriggs, Weller Thomas, Willie Love, Warren Brownly and Coach Ward. 53 Girls Turn In Good Performance i — ill u Wl .. fti W - Hfei jll j Jf ] mi SslVRitek. y : ■■ ■■■ ... . %mL. rW • • mm J mm m ' mm il J? f m. k ■hbp m KNEELING--Heather McClanahan, Mgr., Maggie Callis, Miss Slagle, Rosie Richardson, and Christy Bing, Mg. STANDING--Lou Ann Callis, Janet Ward, Glenda Morris, Regina Cannon, Dotty Owens, Marqueritte Maxwell, Kathy Pierce, Kathy Lester, Janis Bing, Patsy Saunders, Rita Callis, Mary Ann Callis, and Sharon McClanahan. Below--Good Practice makes good players. Below--Miss Slag-1 e ' s Jackets in action. The Girl ' s Basketball team had an exciting season. Under the coaching of Miss Slagle, we learned many new skills and most of all team work. Although our season was not very suc¬ cessful, we seemed to have established our own goal in sportsmanship. At the end of the year we had a feeling of satisfaction. 54 Pep Sparkler Last 10 Minutes Of Period 6 The last five or ten minutes of each Friday during Football and Basketball season the stu¬ dents gather in the gym for a little pep rally in support of the teams. New and Noisy--the 8th graders release some energy and sound--pretty school Freshmen boys make themselves spirited they are ! Heard too ! Seniors called out in pep rally to take the spotl ight for well earned recognition--Mike, Gary, Stanford Jr. , C. K Richard, Jimmy, Richard, Albert, Larry and J. C. 55 Girls Sports Club Officers: Rosie Richard¬ son, President, Janis Bing, Vice President, Kathy Lester, Secretary, Miss Slagel, Sponsor, Becky Robins, SCA Represen¬ tative, Debbie Plunley, Reporter Not shown, Jackie Sutton, Treasurer The Girl ' s Sports Club is dedicated to the promotion of good sportsmanship on the play¬ ing field and by the spectators. Under the sponsorship of Miss Patricia Slagle we have had a very good year. Throughout the season the girls have had a concession stand for all home games. In the fall of the year, the club honored the football team with a dance. To be in the club, you have to participate in at least one year of the following: basketball, softball, cheerleading and team managing. ROW I--Mary Anne Callis, Debbie Dixon, Patsy Saunders, Jamie White, Dottie Owens, Sharon McClahanan, Helen Bing, Sandra Miller, Lou Ann Callis, Glenda Morris, Rita Callis, ROW II--Janet Ward, Regina Cannon, Faye Callis, Jackie Sutton, Maggie Callis, Marguerite Maxwell, Kathy Pierce, Heather McClahanan, Jamie Le- Queux, Linda Lewis, Christy Bing Hi ' w , iL if J? mm l§r , W Jm ' T % f • $f ..W T IWiP IB ’1 i :i j J 1-1 56 April Showers bring out Seniors and umbrellas! Marvin, Patsy, Mark and Debby-- Spring is such a wonderful time at Mathews High School. Our campus wakes up, the grass turns green, the birds sing in harmony and the entire student body gets smitten with spring fever. There are long, long, thoughts of May Day, Prom, Base¬ ball, Softball, Senior Day, Graduation and very certainly VACATION ' round the corner. Oh! time is growing short--but always as in Fall, Winter and all the time--classes go on and on and on sprinkled in with many other activities. 57 American Set The American Set is dedicated to making patriotism everybody ' s job. Fostering civic and social improvement --Respecting human dignity--Combating public apathy--Attacking bigotry and prejudice Left Officers: Mrs. Hammond, Sponsor, Frances Twigg, Vice President, Jimmy French, President, Mary Hudgins, Treasurer, Elaijne Hudgins, Secretary Below: Members: ROW 1--Debbie Hudgins; Mike Armistead, Donnie Diggs, Drake Dunlap, Frankie Fitchett, Ed Hammond, Marvin Carmean, Teddy Lewis, Stanford Owens, Jr. , Michael Rowe, Lynne Rammell ROW 2 (standing) Debby Dixon, Sandra Miller, Sonia Thomas, Paula Howard, Brenda Owens, Janice Foster, Becky Burroughs, Patti Miller, Mary Ann Foster, Candy Foster, Dottie Owens, Brenda Preston, Reginna Cannon, Norma Merritt 58 Softball FIRST ROW--Debby Hunley, Mgr. Glenda Morris, Helen Bing, Rosie Richardson, Maggie Callis, Marguerite Maxwell, Janet Ward, Lou Ann Callis, Regina Cannon, Kathy Pierce - -SECOND ROW--Faye Callis, Mgr. , Janis Bing, Mary Ann Callis, Lynn Hudgins, Kathy Lester, Dottie Owens, Norma Merritt, Jamie White and Miss Slagle, Coach Marguerite takes a swing at a practice ball--Maggie behind the Plate-- The Mathews Yellow Jackets had a good sea¬ son under the coaching of Miss Patricia Slagle. We had a hard fighting team which was spir¬ ited in victory and de¬ feat. We had five return¬ ing lettermen, four old members and six new members to complete our team of fifteen mighty yellow jackets. We had a lot of fun and good fellowship on all our trips to neighbor¬ ing schools. Helen Bing shows her good pitching form-- 59 Baseball This year ' s baseball team finished the season with a record of five wins and 6 losses. The team was led in hitting by Mickey Adams. The team finished in second place in the district play with a 3-3 d istrict record. Although we lost several good Seniors, most of the ball club will be back for next year. Left: Coach Ward talks a little mound chatter with Ricky, Kenny and Mickey-- Below: Dale Diggs, a pretty good man behind the plate-- 1H. | w i ' TC • 4 4. 1 , . , -A ™,--;. t i r M hwhu - 44 £1 r W M iit . tlr ' ll ' , £ $ - A ffffif m Team: ROW 1 --Jimmy Mitchem, Micky Adams, Kenny Lewis, Jimmy Robins, Richard Morgan, Albert DeWitt, Mike Rowe, Russell Dennis, Sammy Robbins, Bobby Callis, David Hudgins--ROW 2--Coach Ward, Norman Clements, Mgr. Michael Case, Ricky Hudgins, Billy Mitchem, J. A. Faulkner, Dale Diggs, Wayne Wood, Neil White, Mike Hurst, Mgr. 60 , - • -- Vf $ Track 4 t mm iwj? ' (iSpt; 5 1 Jr Z ' - U- rV- |px n-T Jw l |g$ ■ Wi:? ivfff H ■ Sjtt « ROW 1--Richard Morgan, David Roane, Richard Kimmell, Don Grey Diggs, Charles Minters--ROW 2--Keith Call is, Charles Clark, Roy Spriggs, Kevin Brown, Kenny Rowe, Drake Dunlap, Wayne Carter, Linwood Blake, Jerry White, ROW 3 --Jackie Miller, Mgr., Coach Lewis, Gregory White, Tommy Kimmell, Gregory Kelly, Sammy Hunley, Bobby Kimmell, Bryon Lambdin, Kenneth Godsey, Willie Love, Warren Callis, Jimmy Mitchem, Lewis Foster and Larry Hudgins, Mgrs. Mathews High School Cindermen concluded their season with a smash bang performance, setting four state records and adding five school records. Captain Charles Minters totaled over 140 points, emerging undefeated in the 100 yard dash and shot put. David Roane accounted for 7 out of 8 victories in the pole volt en route to state champion pole vaulter. Jim Mitchem, Wayne Carter, Richard Kinnell, Sammy Hunley, and Roy Spriggs provided that second thrust, boast¬ ing Mathews District Champions and State Runner ups. Right--Captain Charles Minters--undefeated in 100 yd. dash and shot put--Far Right--David Roane state championship pole vaulter-- 61 William fills up the drink machines for those after practice drinks on warm spring days- - Maggie bones up on what looks to be U. S. Government - -seasonless! time to be lazy in English--Mrs. Moughon reminds students. Spring brings out the lassies and the softballs-- Spring is no 62 April--the pictures are all finished and so are the Editor and Business Manager--Lynne and Debbie As the bell rings, this familiar line-- Just wait, I am not through yet --Mrs. T--in Government--How can you worry about the Cabinet when apple blossoms are blooming outside? Physical fitness tests are always conducted in the spring under the watchful eyes of Mr. Lewis-- 63 May Day— 1969. Lovely, Lovely May Day was quite an event--Our lovely queen, Maid of Honor and Court with es¬ corts were entertained generously--We have recorded here for re¬ membrance some scenes of this lovely event-- Right--D. C. gives history of Crapawi Indians! How! Mr. Clements officially crowns Maggie Callis Queen of May as Maid of Honor Jamie LeQueux looks on-- Mr. Pierce M.C. , clowns a little about one of his favorite games, Football-- Members of the Court and Escorts--Top Photo--Miss Helen Bing, Mr. William Nelson Haywood, Miss Becky Robins, Mr. Gary Livermon, Miss Rosie Rich¬ ardson, Mr. Albert DeWitt, Miss Susan Fitchett, Mr. John Lee Callis--Photo beneath--Mr. Noel Lester, Miss Linda Lewis, Mr. Wayne Ripley, Miss Debbie Hudgins, Mr. Louis Ball, Miss Jamie White, Mr. J. C. Hudgins, Miss Margaret Pugh-- Left-- Bottoms Up Becky Foster into the washing machine--All entertaining for the Queen, Maid of Honor, Court Members and Escorts--and O Yes, with the auditorium full of friends, families and others-- The Juniors just outdid themselves in entertaining the Seniors this year --For A few hours our tired old gym became a fairyland with a fountain of Seniors, Juniors and guests danced away all cates and worries - - The Band both GOOD And LOUD--from 9:00 P. M. to 1:00 A.M. Teddy Earl Thinking? Resting? Talking? between steps? or Dancing? Right: One of the highlights of the evening--Presen¬ tation of Seniors and guests during the Grand March --The dance following reserved for Seniors and guests only-- ' . A %yBl Seniors and Guests--Grand March 66 Three Coins In A Fountain Left--Billy and Debby--typical of prom couples en¬ joying this social event or the season! Now just what in this world could William Nelson be peeping at ? From 9 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. dancing and fun were the orders of the day. 67 Awards . . . Patricia Brooks, D. C. Thornton, Sue Hutson and Neena Love represented the school in the district play festival. Right--Forensic Winners--SEATED--First in district public speaking and second in state Debbie Hudgins, first in district spelling and second in state, Elsa Cooke --Second in district prose reading, Noel Lester and Debby Hunley— Selected for Boys and Girls State, the Juniors will learn about the operation of government this summer--Jimmy Mitchem, Dottie Owens, Regina Cannon, Kenny Rowe, and Gregg White-- For having the best project in the Tidewater Federa¬ tion, F. F. A. Member Danny Napier will have a trip To the National F. F. A. Convention, Kansas City, Mo. --Shown here with sponsor, Mr. Clements. Webster defines award as a prize or an honor bestowed upon; a decision or a judgment given--On these two pages we have presented some awards to some de serving people at Mathews High School in ' 69. W orthy Of Recognition . . . Mr. Pierce instructs Linda, Kathy and Jackie who represented the school in the oratorical contest-- Jackie Won ! -4 1 i 1 3 i i i The top ten percent on the National Educational Development test--Glenna Sadler, Patty Tomlin, Janice Armistead, Dale Diggs, Sammy Hunley, War¬ ren Brownley, Louis Noah, Charles Clark, Susan Putt, Sharon McClanahan Above--Highest scholastic average for girls in Senior Class to go Cindy Hud¬ gins, first place, and Heather McClanahan, second place--Highest average for boys go to Noel Lester, first place and Paul Pugh, Second place—Left-- Mrs. Foster happily notifies Cindy of winning the Betty Crocker award and Happily Cindy receives the good news-- 69 Thoughtful, thoughtful is the class of ' 69--impressive they are in cap and gown-- Above--Marvin and Lewis bid some underclassmen to sing them a song--All obey the mighty Seniors on their special day-- Preparing for gifts on Senior Day--Remarkable but they were all distributed properly--Linda, Jamie, Jamie and Helen The Seniors were kind enough to bestow one of their livelier gifts on Neil-- m Graduation . . . Is Happiness Right: Mr. Clements awards the Merit Award to Maggie Callis, who has contributed much during her five years at M. H. S. Left: What thoughts can cause Deena and Heather to be so serious? Is it graduation thoughts? Graduation is a combination of feelings? Right--Lynne Rammell. Lynne has ex¬ celled in so many ways--She was editor of the yearbook, an honor student, Recipient of the General Excellence award and had the excellent record of not having missed a single day in her whole twelve years in school. How we love those Halls of Ivy-- Debby Hunley--leaves by the big front door--June 7-- In the fall, we entered by the big front door. The world was beautiful with Autumn and the year was before us. It was ours and we set our hearts and minds to the moment of graduation--That moment of both ending and beginning. Always our thoughts went to June 7. How quickly it has come, through the seasons of Fall, Winter and Spring. Out of this big front door we go, into a new world. The seasons will come and go, and so will we, but never again as a part of this dear spot. Our year is done, out: history is recorded. It is June and we leave--Diploma in hand. 72