Montvale High School - Echo Yearbook (Montvale, VA)

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16 The ECHO Class History September 7, 1942 was a big day for the class of ’46. That day we began— with 64 members. We chose as our motto “I think, but dare not speak”, and it was typical of our year as we were typical rats. Class officers included: President, Dorothy Wheeler; Vice-president, Bobby Parker; Secretary and Treas¬ urer, Jackie Thomas; Sponsors, Miss Ruff, Miss Wingfield, Miss Rucker. With the coming of the sophomore year came a feeling of self-satisfac¬ tion, sometimes termed a superiority complex. We thoroughly enjoyed rat day that year—we were now typical Sophomores. This year we were deter¬ mined “To make the best better.” Officers of our 42 members were; President Jack Burkholder; Vice-president, Jack Lantz; Secretary, Ruth Gray; Treasurer, Jimmy Redfield. Our sponsor, Miss Wright, ended our year with a picnic at Buford ' s Spring. Our enrollment declined to 34 members in our Junior year. In Septem¬ ber we elected Jack Burkholder as our President with Hubert Gross as Vice-pres¬ ident. Walter Johnson was Secretary, and Lucille Heck was Treasurer. Miss Wright was our Sponsor. Our motto was “Not at the top, but still climbing.” The year was a pleasant one bringing many social activities. Several members of the class gave parties at their homes. We had a class picnic at Lakeside; and we honored the Seniors with a formal banquet in May. Our Senior year has been all too short for us to do the many things we planned. Members of our class were active on the boys and girls basketball teams—we chose an Echo staff and produced our yearbook—we produced our Senior play “Don ' t Keep Him Waiting.” Social life was in abundance this year, first a St. Patrick’s Day party with the Juniors; Miss Wright entertained us with a picnic at Buford’s Springs; another outing at Lakeside; we were honored by the Juniors with a formal ban¬ quet. Jack Burkholder was again elected our President for the third year. Other officer were: Jack Lantz, Vice-president; Nancy Whitworth, Secretary; Billy Stallar reasurer. Miss Wright was our Sponsor.

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The ECHO 15 Seniors ERNEST POLLARD— Our black curly haired Senior who is always willing to assist in any activity. He will be remembered for his depend¬ ability. PAUL ROUDABUSK— A little on the talkative side he al¬ ways takes time out for flying and sports. Thanks to his broken arm the girls are more willing to assist. Smoothe flying, Jr. GENEVIEVE SMITH— Genevieve is very quiet, but when ask¬ ed to do something is always ready and willing. She plans to be a secretary and we know she will make a very efficient one. GERALDINE THORNTON— Although she hasn ' t been with us long, Jerry has become a favorite among us Seniors. We feel that her quiet, digni¬ fied manner, her sincerity and her abil¬ ity to make top grades will be an asset to a very successful future. VIRGINIA UPDIKE— Virginia is one of the quiet girls of our class who is mostly interested in do¬ mestic affairs. Through her knowledge of Home Ec. we feel she will succeed in this. MILDRED WHEELER— We know Mildred is interested in be¬ ing a nurse and we feel sure that her rather quiet, unassuming manner will be a great help to her in her work. Good Luck!

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The ECHO 17 Seniors SCHOOL DAYS Now we are Seniors, and it’s nearing time to part, I’m sure no Senior will leave without a memory in his heart, Before we think of things to be, Let me tell you our history. We started as Freshmen and what a show! How we made it we’ll never know, Next year we were Sophomores, And war on our hands, Some of our boys in very strange lands. W ' e became Juniors, The time drawing near, Getting closer to our Senior year. Today we are Seniors, A cheetful bunch to see. Some future teachers and helpers to be, Let’s not forget the teachers, Who helped us struggle through, We say to you dear teachers, To each a hearty, thank you! So we, the Seniors, say our good-by, To schoolmates and friends of Montvale Hi, Adieu alma mata, May you ever stand, Helping others with your willing hand. Virginia Biggs