Montvale High School - Echo Yearbook (Montvale, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1945 volume:

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V i r - i A kA .• ' ‘ ■ ' ' f . ■� A -ni, :. ’, w - .- • 4 • ♦Vi •?■ .,A ' V i? ’ .J ' V. ' .., • -L ■ w :• r.:j ft ■ • ■ • ' t n - J- :. -fV- ' N i Kh ? ' V li h . f f . ii y f w - ' • ilo ' i h ' .1 - irr-M c? ,!■ r ■• • f f ' - ■ i f; ■ • T ' ♦ � i I - 1945 - Published by T ' he (Senior Qlass of MONTVALE HIGH SCHOOL The ECHO 5 ‘‘I cast a fond glance o’er the meadow; The hills just behind it 1 see; Aw ' ay in the charm of the distance Old school house! a blessing on thee!” “The Old Brown Schoolhouse” Anonymous 6 The ECHO FOREWARD Our yearbook, THE ECHO, is a reminder of our activities throughout four years of high school. In order to preserve the memory of these activities, we have endeavored to make this volume of the ECHO a lasting record of our high school career. To portray the events of the years, 1941-1945, which have seemed the most important to our class, has been our primary purpose. The graduates, however, are and will be able to re¬ minisce without a reminder of school days, but may this year book be a challenge to us to achieve greater things in the years to come. We hope it will also serve as tangible evidence to our¬ selves and to our friends of our accomplishments of the past, and of our dreams for the future. The ECHO 7 T)edicatio?i If you meet a lady In the classroom, in the hall, or on the playground who is always wearing a smile; who finds time to take a personal interest In every student-what he does and what he becomes; who never turns a deaf ear to anyone in need of help or advice; who does more than her share of “honest-to- goodness” work with never one word of complaint or self-praise; and who is, we think, a very fine person—that lady is Mrs. Margaret B. Garrett. Mrs. Garrett has taught many of us and, through her example and teaching, has made a lasting impres¬ sion upon our minds. For these reasons and many others too numerous to list here, we, the Seniors of 1945, with pride and gratitude dedicate this volume of the ECHO. 8 The ECHO Honor We believe in giving honor where honor is due. There¬ fore we are happy to place on our honor roll this year a teacher who has unostensibly but cheerfully rendered so many services to the students, teachers and principal that we want her and the public to know that we are appreciative of it all. Never one to boast of her own work and activity, she gets things done—and a lot of them. For her untiring efforts on our behalf, the Sen¬ iors, as well as the whole student body, honor MISS ELSIE WRIGHT. The ECHO 9 eo ' : l� - IP K4 McKEE MRS. MARGARET B. GARRETT Mathemafics-Seventh Grade MISS VIRGINIA F. RUFF Librarian-Science MRS. MARY H. RUFF History MISS VIRGINIA ELLETT English MRS. EULA B. McKEE Fourth Grade MR. HUGH D. Principal MISS ELSIE WRIGHT English-Social Studies MISS BETTY ALBRIGHT Mathematics MISS RUBY WALLACE Third Grade MISS VIRGINIA HICKS Latin-English MRS. MILDRED ROBERTS Sixth Grade MISS HELEN HUFF Second Grade MISS DOROTHY LeGRAND Home Economics MISS RUTH ALPHIN Fifth Grade MISS EDITH WOODING First Grade I ictures of .Mr. K. If. C ' offinan. agriculture instructor, and of Mrs. Coffman, teacher of tlie second and third combination grade, were not available. 10 The ECHO CALENDAR 1941-1945 It was with mixed feelings of wonder, dread, and joy that we ascended the steps of iVIontvale High School in September, 1941. Everyone of us was bubbling over with joy that he was be¬ ginning his high school career. But deeper than that lay a sensation of wonder—and perhaps a little dread-of what was in store for the coming four years. There were fifty of us then and each year we have lost a number of our classmates—a sizeable group to the armed forces, many to in¬ dustry and a few to enter into marriage and various other cnterprizes. dhis, our last school term, 1944-1945, opened with twenty students continuing the march toward graduation. Already two boys, Elton Hite and Albert King, have left us to serve with Uncle Sam. Jack Newman and Layton Franklin, sailor and soldier respectively, joined the armed forces during the summer previous to the opening of this school year. We hope there will be no others to leave before the year is completed. Below is a calendar of the events of the years, FH 1-1945, and the officers who have guided us: Fr?:shm. n Year —1941-1942. President —Dick Brown, J ' ice-President —Harry Lee Nester, Secretary-Treasurer —Itlsie Dooley, Sponsors —Misses Ruff and Hicks, MottoS ' Set the goal and strive to win”. September 8—Entrance into High School. September 9—Registration for classes. Remember the time we had in finding the different class-rooms. What excitement as rat day rolled around! Have you forgotten the mouse-traps and dunce caps? April 18—Sophomore-Freshman party. Sophomore Year —1942-1943. President —Nancy Forgie, Vice-President —Audrey Dooley, Secretary —Alma ' St. Clair, Treasurer —Jack Newman, Sponsor —Mrs. Jacobs. ' Motto-. “Set the goal and strive to hit the mark.” September 7—Started our second year of events. May 12—We entertained the freshmen with an outing at Buford’s spring. Junior Year —1943-1944. President —Dick Brown, Vice-President —Elsie Dooley, Secretary —Alma St. Clair, Treas¬ urer — Jack Newman. Sponsor —Mrs. Jacobs. Motto: “Alake the highest higher”. September 7—W’e entered our Junior year and became “the cock of the walk” with the help of our leader, Airs. Jacobs. December 15—Airs. Jacobs entertained us with a luncheon at Buford’s Restaurant. Alay 10—We honored the seniors of ’44 with a formal banquet, followed by games and music. Senior A’ear: President —Dick Brown, Vice-President —Elton Hite, Secretary —Alma St. Clair, Treas¬ urer —Virginia Sink, Sponsor —Airs. Alary H. Ruff. Motto: “Faith in Ourselves.” September 18—The beginning of the end of High School. January 12—W’e made our stage debut in presenting a three act play, “Gabriel, Blow A ' our 1 lorn”, which was a great success. As the climax of our year’s work In physical education the entire school participated In the annual Alay Day Program. In honor of the King and Queen of Alay Day and their court, we had demonstrations of exercises, a Alay pole dance, athletic contests and awards to the out¬ standing athletes and to the five pointers. Alay 10— ' File juniors entertained us with a formal reception in the Home Economics Cottage. From June 3rd to June 6th, we brought to a close our school career with the graduation ex¬ ercises, our theme being “Faith In Ourselves.” Upon the completion of four happy and profitable years, we arc leaving Alontvale High for broader and more varied fields of study. With our motto, “Faith in Ourselves,” and a high re¬ gard for others, we will succeed. We can! W ' e will! W’e must! NANCY FORGIE—GERALDINE LAN ' FZ The ECHO 11 ( enior OJficers DICK BROWN—President Pep, personality, and a capacity for leadership have placed him in an im¬ portant executive position as senior pres¬ ident and editor of fhe ECHO. With a peculiar bent for flying, arguing and a certain sophomore loss, there is no doubt that Dick will continue to fly high in all his enterprizes. ELTON HITE—Vice-President Blonde, companionable, easy going— Elton is everybody ' s friend. Where sports are concerned, Elton ' s enthusiasm is up and above par. He left at midterm for the Navy. May the future bring smooth sail ing. ALMA ST. CLAIR—Secretary Reliable, fun loving, end intelligent! An enthusiastic athlete and student, Alma has made a deep impression on her class¬ mates and teachers as a good sport in work as well as in play. Because of her capability and popularity, many honors have been conferred upon Alma. VIRGINIA SINK—Treasurer Virginia is one who is always ready and willing to help. Because of her pleas¬ ing personal ify she has won a host of friends at Montvale. We wish her the best of luck in the years to come. 12 The ECHO ( e7iiors ' “ - AM . AUDREY BOYLE Always teasing and laughing about any and everything, Audrey usually has some kind of answer for every question. She can act sweet and innocent one minute and raise whoopie the next. AUDREY DOOLEY Laugh and be merry seems to be Audrey ' s motto, for if he isn ' t laughing himself he produces thaf effect on others. We wish there were more such people. ELSIE DOOLEY Elsie is noted for knocking home runs in soft-ball and making the top grades in history. Friendly and gay, she is a favorite with every¬ one and a true pal to all. NANCY FORGIE Nancy may not raise much of a riot herself, but she is an ardent supporter of fhose who do. She is a likeable girl and we feel sure that she will go far in her chosen field—that of nursing. JOHN FITZGERALD John is another one of those persons whose outward appearance may fool you. On the surface you may take him to be a model of good behavior, but just observe him at recess around where the girls are. The ECHO 13 (§e?iiors GLADYS GILLISPIE This smiling, friendly girl is usu¬ ally in a good humor—except on rare occasions when things don ' t go to suit her. She seems peace¬ ful and quiet, but make no mis¬ take about it—Gladys is full of mischief and derives a lot of fun from life. OTEY FRANKLIN Otey is one of the quieter boys of our class; he has a tempera¬ ment of his own. The greatest ca¬ tastrophe of his young life has been his removal from the store to study hall. LILBIAN GROSS Lilbian, shy and quiet, yet re¬ liable, exemplifies the addage, Don ' t stick your nose into other people ' s affairs. Although he keeps very much to himself, Lil¬ bian is popular with his classmates. KATHRYN GIBBS Jolly, fun loving, and giggling over some situation which was meant to be serious—that ' s Kath¬ ryn. Often saying just what she thinks, she has gestures to match her opinions. BARBARA HATCHER That merry twinkle in Barbara ' s eye can and does mean only one thing—a flare for mischief. An en¬ thusiastic sports fan, she is raring to go whenever a ball game is mentioned. 14 The ECHO ( e?iiors JAMES KEY Neither boisterous nor mischiev¬ ous, James seldom offers his opin¬ ion about matters. Although he possesses a dignified air, he is well liked by all. ELIZABETH KING Having won the title of the pret¬ tiest girl in the senior class, Eliza¬ beth is a tall, slender brunette who is usually smiling. Very athletic minded, she displays a wholesome interest in all sports. GERALDINE LANTZ The only redhead of our class, Geraldine is forever brewing up pranks to pop on some unsuspect¬ ing victim. She is an active par¬ ticipant in all school functions—• whether sport or social. DOLPHINE OVERSTREET Endowed with a love for talking, Dolly seldom runs down. Neverthe¬ less, she is a likeable, jolly good fellow who is ever ready to offer help. May you have a large share of the world ' s success. GENEVIEVE WILKERSON This friendly, breezy young lady answers to the nickname, Lu-lu , as often as to Genevieve. Regard¬ less of what you say to her, Gene¬ vieve ' s ready reply is, That ' s tough, aint it? She aspires to be a nurse—and who could make a better one? The ECHO 15 Oin ' (Schoolin ' Our first year in high school—can you remember that, When everyone enjoyed calling us “rats”? We studied hard and tried to learn, Our first credits we did earn. In our Sophomore year we were full of hopes. By then we thought we knew all the ropes. All of us have faults—we won’t pretend. But by study and hard work, all well did end. Some of our dear friends had left us in our third year. But on we trudged with both hope and fear. But happy we were when in reality. Seniors next year we would be. Seniors at last! Our dreams have come true. But our studies go on—both old and new h ' or final exams we still have our fears— ' I’he same as we did in those other years. When school is over we will be glad, it’s true. But, friends, we will .always remember you, , nd we hope you will think of us and strive ' I’o reach your goal like we, the Seniors of ’45. So good-bye, good friends of Alontvale Hi; ' I ' he time for parting is drawing nigh. We lea ' e all our friends who are so dear. And go out into the world both far and near. ELSIE DOOLEY 16 The ECHO ‘T eople bout chool 1. Mrs. John . Bolick, successor to Mrs. Coffman as teacher of the 2nd and 3rd. grade combination. 2. Jessie Pollard, helper in the first and fifth grades. 3. Mrs. Mose Cross and Mrs. Ceorge Obenchain, operators of the school cafe¬ teria. THE JUNIORS TOASl THE SENIORS I ' tNE: Auld Lang Syne To all you senior friends we give, A toast to your success; Oh! may your life be filled with joy With peace and happiness. It seems hut just a week or two Lor time so hastens by; But three long years we ' ve all spent liere At good old Montvale High. CiioRi ' s: Oh! may your life be filled with peace Oh! may your life be briuht Ifest wishes for a carefree life, We give to you tonight. By FRL.DKRICK MVLRS, a Junior measure Toward solid life, learn thou betimes, and know good what leads the nearest way. ' To Cvriach Skinner John Milton President . Vice-President ... . Hubert Gross Secretary . . Tlter Johnson Treasurer . . Lucille Heck Advisor . . Miss Elsie h■ight Biggs, Virginia Gross, Hubert -Miller. Myrtle .Smith. Doris Burkholder. Jack Hamm, Carolyn Myers. Fredrick Smith, Genet ' ieve Carter, Lillian 1 lartberger. James McGuire. Christine Stallard, Billy Carter. Marvin Creasy, Louise Fizer, June Fogle, Flizabeth Gray, Ruth 1 leek. Lucille Johnson, Walter Kirkwood. Ola Lantz. Jack Marshall, Phyllis Overstreet, Xorman Patterson. Mary Pollard, Ernest Raudabush, I aul ' Fhornton, Geraldine LTdike, Virginia Wheeler, Mildred Whitworth. Nancy M p The ECHO 7 U j— r ' ( 2 r? and knoiv! ' ’ Q I i[yC4Xi 9 jsy ' il oration Ode lOioii Cronizveil’s Return To Ireland — A. Marz eU X od ay ' ■ ' 3 V President . Courtney Hatcher Vice-President . Betty Ann Wood Secretary . Thomas Wilkerson ' Treasurer . Charles Gross Advisor . Miss irginia Hicks . jndridij. Kathleen Cook, ' Fom Gross. Cliarles Pollard, Xell r.Mlcjjjir Jtetty Custer, Bobby I latchcr, C ' ourtney Robertson. Bessie I Lorene David.son. Duanne Hawley, b ' .l.sie Saundcr.s. Betty T) Ir V ‘YN owii. Janie Dooley, (my Holland, Harrison Seaboat, Ronald ftX, li r . Fitzgerald, (dadys | lutchens. Mary Alice St.Clair. F.mily Tak ' ” 1 rJ Carter, . lvic i ' ostcr, Crena t i -t’ i i i- i , r tjy T F.cy. .Margaret I rembley, Fwelyn O iv )Pf Carter, Jane rranidin, James r U J Carter. (-alter Chbbs. Javne Lam, F.velyn t ilkerson. 1 homas I w Connor. Willie Gray, Mary . nn -Newton, Jamce WWod, Betty Ann Uo _ (J7 ' eshma7i Qlass f r% “ =� “Alas! this is not ivhat I thought Life zvas.” From a fragment by Percy B, Shelly President . . Hiieh McMillan Vice-President ... . Ray Dillard Secretary . ,, Mary Jane Lantz Treasurer . . Marvin Miller Advisor . Miss drginia Ellett Aldridge, Byrdie Evans, Gracie Johnson, Norman Nester, Carlton Bobbit, Earnest Eorgie, Danny King, James Newton, Milton Bowles, . gnes b ' ralin. Dale Lam, Ruth Noell, .Ann Louise Brown, Everett Giles, Clarence Lancaster, Claudine Orange. Elizabeth Burch, John Giles, Vit ' ian Lantz, Mary Jane Orange, Hazel Chilton, Xorris Gross, Junior Lowe, Anne Overstreet, Gladys Cook, Betty I lawkins. Bill Lumsden, .Anne Overstreet. Rhoda Coleman, lien Hogan, Junita McCabe, ’illiam Stallard, Peggy Dillard, Ray Holdren, Jack McGuire, Edward Stratton, Joe Dooley, Edna 1 loldren, Kenneth Mc.Millian, Hugh M ' i it worth, Jimmy Dooley, Junior Huddleston, David Miller, Marvin Witt, Jcrline 20 The ECHO ( eve?ith ( rade “Hotu jit he is to szvay That can so well obey.” Horation Ode Upon Crovncelbs Return From Ireland — A. Marvell. Seventh Grade Seventh and Eighth Advisor . . Airs. Garrett Combination Grade Advisor . Miss Albri Allen, Irene Lumsden. Norvell Adams. Vernon Carter. Annie Mae Marcos. Dolly Alldredge, Josephine Clarke, ' riiclina Nester, Geraldine Allen, Goldie Dooley. Jennie Lee Orange, Abner Chilton, Doris Early. Phyllis Orange, Ernest Dooley, Billy Falls, Shelby Foster, Lucille Orange, Frances Gray, Maynard Hooper, Louise l ' ' ralin. Miriam Parker, Billy Joe Hutchens. Winifred (liles, Woodrow Parker, Jimmy Karnes, Kathrvn 1 lamm. Billie Jean Price, Sonny Morgan. Ira 1 lutchens, Lois Mae Richards. 1 lomer Nester, Ray King. Rebecca Roop, 1 lelen Obenchain, Billy Lam. Vera Smith. Doris Overstreet. Eleanor Letchford. Xorma Jean Smith, ledger Overstreet, Lettie Luck, Jimmy W ' oolridge, Elmer Overstreet. Randolph I’lionias, Janie The ECHO 21 7y . llev- 22 The ECHO ?i7iiial (§taff “In books, or work, or healthful play, Let my first years be passed. That I may give for everybody, Some good account at last!” “IIoiv Doth the Little Busy Bee” —Isaac ’atts EDITORy L STAFF Editor . Dick Brown Assistant Editor . X’irginia Biggs Literary Editors . Flsie Dooley, Virginia Sink FeaUire Editor . Genevieve ilkerson Snapshot Editor . Barbara Hatcher BFSIXFSS STAFF Business Manager . Assistant Business Manager . Circulation Manager . Assistant Business Manager . Advisor . . Alma St. Clair . Walter Johnson . Flton Hite . Jack Lantz Miss irginia Hicks Fnlisted in the Xavy; succeeded by Audrey Dooley The ECHO 23 (§tude7it Qou 71 cil “A tune like this ' demands Strong minds, great hearts, true faith and ready hands; Men whom the lust of office does not k ' di; Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy; Men who possess opinions and a zcill; Men who have honor.” “God, Give Us Men!”—]os ' mh G. Holland President . f ' ice-President . Secretary-Treasurer . Alma St. Clair . Jack Lantz Betty F. Saunders SKXIOR MI ' .MBERS Dick Brown k ' .lsie Dooley John Fitzycrald Alma St. Clair SOPHOMORE MEMBERS Betty Allen Courtney Hatcher lietty Saunders JUNIOR MEMBERS W alter Johnson Jack Lantz Mary Patterson ERESHMAN MEMBERS David Huddleston iVnne Lumsden ADVISOR Mrs. .Mary 11. Ruff 24 The ECHO (future (Jar?ne7 s of America “Happy the man, whose wish and care A fezu paternal acres bound, Content to breathe his native air In his own ground.” “Solitude” President . Vice-Preside nt Secretary . Treasurer . Reporter . Advisor . . Audrey Dooley . John Fitzgerald Courtney Hatcher . Marvin Carter ... Harrison Holland Air. K. E. Coffman Adams, Vernon Bobbitt, Ernest Carter, Marvin Cook, Tom Custer, ]E)bby Dooley, Audrey Dooley, Billy Dooley, Cuy Fitzgerald, John Forgie, Danny Fralin, Dale Franklin, James Giles, Clarancc (Fay, Maynard (Foss, Rubin, Jr. llartbcrgcr. James Hatcher, Courtney Hawkins, Bill Holdren, Jack 1 lolland, 1 larrison Huddleston. David Hutchens, Winifred Johnson, Norman Key, James King, James McGuire, Edward Morgan, Ira Newton, Milton Obenchain, Billy Overstreet, Randolph Seabolt. Ronald Whitworth, Jimmy Wilkerson, Tommy The ECHO z (§e7iior T lay “All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players.” “As You Like It” William Shakespeare ‘GABRIEL, BLOW YOUR HORN” By William Ellis Jones “Gabriel. Blow Your TTorn” is a comedy in three acts centered around Gabriel Pennington, curator of Miss Thelma Smith’s mountain home in Asheville, North Garolina. Everything goes well for Gabriel, his wife, Zerusia, and his daughter. Daisy Mae. until Miss Thelma decides to honor her niece, Janet, and her friends with a house party at the cottage. Her purpose in doing so is to whisk Janet away for awhile, hoping she will forget her admirer, Herbert Brown, Jr.; and in the meantime fall in love with Harold Dillon, a rich young broker. But Herbert has ether plans and loses no time putting them into action. ' ITcn the plot thickens and the sparks begin to fly; but finally the puzzle is solved in a most surprising way and everyone is happy—even Miss Thelma. GABRIEL PENNINGTON . ZERUSIA, his wife . DAISY M. E, their daughter .. .MISS THELMA SMITH . JANET SMITH, her niece . ELE. ' NOR BARNES, a friend of Janet MILDRED CLYDE, a friend of Janet , PETE WRIGHT, a friend of Janet . FR.4NK STEPHENS, a friend of Janet HAROLD DILLON . HERBERT BROWN, JR. fin love with HERBERT BROWN, Sr., his father . DIRECTORS . THE CAST . Audrey Dooley . Dolphine Overstreet . Nancy Forgie . Gladys Gillispie . Geraldine Lantz . Genevieve ' ilkerson . Audrey Boyle . John Fitzgerald . Lilbian Gross . James Key Janet) . Dick Brown . Elton Hite . Mrs. Mary H. Ruff and Miss Virginia Ellett 26 The ECHO ( lee Qlub “Let music swell the breeze, And ring jrom all the trees. Sweet freedom’s song.” “America ”—Samuel Francis Smith Leader . Secretary . .‘Idvisor and Pianist . Jack Burkholder . Ruth Gray Miss Elsie Wright Virginia Biggs Dick Brown Nancy Brown Jack Burkholder Lorene Bowles Doris Chilton M arvin Carter June h ' izcr Elton Hite David Huddleston Carolyn hlamm Lucille Heck VHlter Johnson Margaret Key Jack Lantz Myrtle Miller Phyllis Marshal Christine McGuire Norman Overstreet Paul Raudabush Betty Saunders Mildred Wheeler Nancy Whitworth The ECHO 27 T4 io ' s ‘WAo at J)(Co7itvale “Fame, at the which he aims, In zvhom already he is well grac’d, cannot Better be held, nor more attain’d than by A place below the first.” “Cariolanus”—William Shakespeare BOY GIRL Most popular . Most outstanding . Most congenial . Most conceited . Most athletic . Most capable . Most dignified . Most studious . Most meddlesome . Most wigglesome . Most likely to succeed Laziest . Best all around . Best looking . Wittiest .. Prettiest hair . Cutest couple . Biggest loafer . Biggest flirt . Best personality . Biggest pest . Neatest . .AUDREY DOOLEY .... .DICK BROWN . .THOMAS WILKERSON .HUBERT GROSS . .ELTON HITE . .JACK BURKHOLDER .JAMES KEY . .JACK BURKHOLDER .MARVIN CARTER .... .MARVIN MILLER . .KENNETH HOLDREN .OTEY FRANKLIN . .DICK BROWN . .AUDREY DOOLEY .... .FRED MYERS . .ELTON HITE . .HUBERT GROSS . .FRED MYERS . .MARVIN CARTER .... .JACK LANTZ . .DAVID HUDDLESTON .CHARLES GROSS . BETTY ANN WOOD ALMA ST. CLAIR BARBARA HATCHER MARY PATTERSON ALMA ST. CLAIR BETTY SAUNDERS NANCY WHITWORTH BETTY SAUNDERS MARY PATTERSON GENEVIEVE WILKERSON VIRGINIA SINK EMILY ST. CLAIR BETTY ANN WOOD ELIZABETH KING LUCILLE HECK .GERALDINE LANTZ PHYLLIS MARSHALL KATHRYN GIBBS CAROLYN HAMM VIRGINIA SINK CAROLYN HAMM ELIZABETH KING 28 The ECHO In art mg - - Soon we will be leaving M.H.S. We hate to go, but, following the laws of nature, all good things must come to an end. In parting, each member of this Senior Class wishes to will his or her most prominent characteristic or talent to a fellow student who most deserves such a gift. First of all to the faculty members go our thanks and appreciation for the many kind¬ nesses shown us in the past four years. Note to the Juniors: You carry on where we are leaving off. W ' e know you can do it. Sophomores (a very nice class): May your baseball team be as good as ours. When you are seniors we shall challenge you to a game. Freshmen: We surrender to you the tasks of washing boards, emptying trash cans and keeping the school clean. Cheer up! Your day is coming. Now for the roll call of senior requests: Audrey Boyle agrees to share her tallness with Ruth Lam and Kathryn Gibbs, her short¬ ness with Alberta Hawley. Nancy Forgie donates to Genevieve Smith her ability to find something funny in everything. Elsie Dooley yields to George Washington Pollard, her good grades in history. Dick Brown leaves with Betty Ann. Audrey Dooley imparts his he-haw laugh to Ben Coleman. John Fitzgerald transmits to Fredrick Myers the opportunity of driving the Goose Creek Valley bus. Otey Franklin presents Jack Lantz with the key to the store. Ne.xt year’s Who’s Who will probably list Virginia Biggs as the most outstanding in Alma St. Clair’s place. Gladys Gilllspie donates one of her fits of temper to Nancy Whitworth. Elizabeth King leaves a host of pleasant memories. Dolphine Overstreet leaves deep silence. (Thank Heavens ' ) The wit and cleverness of Elton Hite is granted to Bill I lawkins. James Key confers his bashfullness upon Walter Johnson. Genevieve Wilkerson hands down to Ola Kirkwood her enthusiasm to argue. Lilbian Gross surrenders his quietness to Marvin Carter. Geraldine Lantz wants Janice Newton to be her successor as “Big Boss”. We. Barbara Hatcher and Virginia Sink, offer to Mary Patterson and Betty Frances Saunders our places on the Annual Staff. Well, that’s all, folks! We are leaving, but we are not forgetting. We arc gone, but hope not forgotten. BARBARA HATCHER VIRGINIA SINK The ECHO 29 5nAP5H0T5 U “Hooo-Ze r ' H J 2 -_ 1 oy f citi Oei 3. ti ' fspioratna o . 07or i ixiB ic H ' -f EJ t I ( 4. C{( BL� c r f4e 7. ' 9 ' a fg;(y ix-sioo 0lot ij 30 The ECHO The Qomic t trip From the ridiculous to the sublime and vica versa! The characters in this comic strip were drawn merely by chance. They are fictitious and any simi¬ larity to any one you know is purely coincidental. NAME HEIGHT . ' udrey Boyle . 4’ Dick Brown . 2 ' 6 ' ’ Audrey Dooley . 6’ Elsie Dooley . 4’3” John Fitzgerald . 7’8” Nancy Forgie . 4 ' 10” Otey Franklin . 3’6” Gladys Glllisple . 7 ' 4” Kathryn Gibbs . 6 ' 4 Lilbian Gross . 7’6” Barbara Hatcher . 6 ' 7” Flton Hite . 4’1” James Key . 2 ' 3” Elizabeth King . 6’2 ' ’ Geraldine Lantz . 3 ' 10 ' ’ Dolphine Overstreet . 3 ' 3” Virginia Sink . 7’ Alma St. Clair . 3’2” Genevieve W ' ilkerson . 5’5” EIGHT AGE HAIR EYES 150 3 Grey Blue 31 54 Blonde Blue 56 11 Grey Brown 53 4 Black Black 150 8 Brown Green 200 2 Grey Green 100 16 Grey Brown 37 4 Black Green 22 5 Black Black 69 12 Grey Blue 100 77 Brown Blue 60 7 Black Green 175 3 Brown Black 62 8 Blonde Blue 34 4 Brown Blue 8 3 White Brown 50 4 Blonde Grey 225 11 W’hite Blue 50 3 White Green OPINION OF HIMSELF No one else can do it. Bureau of Information. Can ' t be beaten. What will they do without me. It’s wonderful what genius can do. A model of good behavior. Hello. Hollywood! Here I am. Nothing gets a good fellow down. W’ell, I am what I am; that’s all I am. Frank Sinatra’s rival. Brilliance always does It right. W ' hat beauty! I looked in the mirror and was I scared! W’ell, what do I know. Nothing. W’alking encyclopedia. Gee! How silly! Am I dumb! Ha! Ha! Ha! Tightwad. 77 ECHO 31 THE mJW iE TRIBONK June 1, 1955 Tho foUovrtng news articles were found in recent issues of The Ifentvale Tribune . i -o i Sn .r ■ A? •«v -S? c? -c b rf v ' .C f if ■ li i°p § CJ C cr (Tf -V %- 0- 4 . V 4 ' •V a ijf a S ' 4 i$ - ST a a 5y C-a V J i5 « P - a ® Cfi P ' S. ■ . O � ‘a ■ 4s ■ Ojs - CotT ' ® 1� u O ' o v; o ’ ' o ' % ’ ' 2 , c f °Oley u “- ' ' etary ♦ a ioke. ' “• r?5 T Cl V V ' ve ■ ' Si % tJ� °®e acet,- -■r 3 „,.g Ota ' i ' ® ' ' ’ MlnS ■ brier «J 4 “V ■ 0 c €■ 4iV ? S ' S 4 ■ -:, C - S y -? o -w ' r . 5. ? r 4 «• °- ‘ ' N ® As A 4, is % ■ cv 4. o.7_ V � 4 -5. 4 ■C n � 3a ■£■! ° 5 3 ti 0 5 C.4 S ' fS 3- g § n. ' - - e S a j- ;S a n M 5 ■ 3 3 « 35 •-� 5. o Q 5 a O S m C CS o :y 4? ' V fcw A? ' v ' f J? p p s •Cr rs f 4 .£? ' •y y ' ■ ,‘5r‘ ■’AP ‘•“S’ ‘W ,-:. • ' A.MJi’D: t business s rfi nr reonen na ”•” ° arroJce omneU sPop ®ite too small‘t„ the thHvinffT ' eomnoda ' J ' opriators- ilhian Gross Franklin The ECHO 32 ’bureau of )ital (Statistics AUDREY BOYLE Senior Play Glee Club Victory Corps DICK BROWN Senior Play Annual Staff ' 43, ' 44. Editor of Annual, 1945. Vice-President of F. F. A. Basketball Team President of Freshman Class 1942. President of Junior Class 1944. President of Senior Class 1945. Student Council, 1945. Victory Corps Glee Club Who ' s Who, 1944, 1945. Captain of Baseball Forest Fire Fighters Service. AUDREY DOOLEY President of F. F. A. Captain of Baseball Who ' s Who, 1945. Annual Sfaff, 1945. Senior Play Forest Fire Fighters Service. Victory Corps ELSIE DOOLEY Victory Corps Annual Staff 1944, 1945. Vice-President of Junior Class, 1944. Glee Club Student Council, 1945. Secretary of Freshman Class, 1942. JOHN FITZGERALD Capfain Baskefball. Senior Play Treasurer of F. F. A., 1944. Foresf Fire Fighters Service. Student Council Vice-President of F. F. A., 1945. OTEY FRANKLIN F. F. A. Forest Fire Fighters Service. Who ' s Who, 1945. Victory Corps NANCY FORGIE Senior Play President of Sopnomore Class, 1942. Victory Corps Glee Club KATHRYN GIBBS Glee Club Who ' s Who, 1945. GLADYS GILLISPIE Senior Play Who ' s Who, 1945. Victory Corps LILBIAN GROSS Basketball Team. Senior Play Victory Corps F. F. A. Forest Fire Fighters Service. BARBARA HATCHER Who ' s Who, 1945. Annual Staff, 1945. Victory Corps ELTON HITE Annual Staff, 1945. Senior Play Forest Fire Fighters Service. Captain of Baseball Basketball Team. Victory Corps Glee Club Who ' s Who. Vice-President of Senior Class, 1945. F. F. A. JAMES KEY Senior Play F. F. A. Capfain of Baseball Who ' s Who, 1945. Victory Corps ELIZABETH KING Who ' s Who, 1945. Victory Corps Co-Captain, Baseball. GERALDINE LANTZ Who ' s Who, 1945. Victory Corps Senior Play Co-Captain, Baseball. DOLPHINE OVERSTREET Senior Play Victory Corps Glee Club ALMA ST. CLAIR Captain, Baseball. Student Council, 1945. Annual Staff, 1944. Business Manager of Annual, 1945. Victory Corps Secretary of Classes, 1943, 1944, 1945. Who ' s Who, 1945. VIRGINIA SINK Who ' s Who, 1945. Treasurer of Senior Class, 1945. Glee Club Annual Staff, 1945. GENEVIEVE WILKERSON Senior Play Annual Staff, 1945. Who ' s Who, 1945. Victory Corps.