Montvale High School - Echo Yearbook (Montvale, VA)

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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

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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.

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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.