Montvale High School - Echo Yearbook (Montvale, VA)

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Senior Personalities TOMMY BERRY: Full of lifeand always ready to go--that ' s Tommy. He is a good sport and a very good basketball player. He is happiest when teasing someone or when talking to girls. He has a particular bent for arguing and for a certain junior girl. LUTHER DRAPER: Luther is our tall, red-headed senior. He is neat and well-man¬ nered. Luther likes to sing and play the guitar. JIMMY GARRETT: Happy-go-lucky Jimmy has an eye for the gals. He is noted for his pretty hair and his wonderful sense of humor. He is one of the most mischievous members of the senior class. BOBBY GARRETT: The senior class wouldn ' t have been complete without Bobby. He is athletic, as well as very studious, and is one of the outstanding members of our class of ’5o. BUCKY HAMM: Different, well-liked and dependable-- these are only a few adjectives which describe Buck. He is noted for his mischievous way and his ability to imitate people. ROBERT HARTBERGER: The handsome red-head of our class, Robert, is forever think¬ ing up pranks to play on some innocent victim. He is honest, dependable, courteous and one of the most popular boys at M. H. S. There ' s never a dull moment when Robert ' s around. We are sure he will lead a successful life with this dynamic personality of his. RAY JOHNSON: Ray is one of our favorite seniors because he always breaks up our serious moments with some of his crazy remarks. He is dependable, well-mannered, and oh-yes-he was chosen king of the senior class. DON McAFEE: Don is popular, neat and very talented. He is also one of our brilliant students. He has a way to get along well with everyone. We are sure he will make a great hit in life. JAMES McCABE: Carefree and likeable, James has a friendly smile for everyone. With his politeness and easy-going personality, he has gained many friends. Possessed with a love for talking, he always finds an answer for every question. RICHARD TURPIN: Tall, blonde, polite, and studious--that ' s Richard. He is very de¬ pendable and always willing to help. Richard is everybody ' s friend.

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Class History It seems almost impossible that we—the graduating class of 1953—could have once been a class of green freshmen, with nothing but nonsense and foolishness in our minds. In September 1949 a bewildered group of boys and girls, searching for higher learning, ascended the steps of Montvale High School. After getting into the swing of things and getting that fearful Rat Day over, we elected as our class officers: president, Rebecca Brown; vice-president, Don McAfee; secre¬ tary, Laura Graham; treasurer, Bobby Garrett; and reporter, Gloria Gross. We had as our sponsors Mr. K. E. Coffman and Miss Julia Foster. At the end of the semester, a strange, new experience faced us—examina¬ tions. The morning of our first examination we came to school with our heads in a whirl. Frantically, we tried to find the answers to questions a minute be¬ fore exams were called. What is an adverb? What are personal pronouns? These and many other questions were heard as we prepared to face the new ordeal. However, most of us came through successfully; but a few were unable to join us the next year when we became freshmen. Now was the time for our revenge, and we promptly turned the eighth graders into Rats. This gave us a feeling of superiority; however, along our own paths still lurked the fearful monsters of algebra, biology, and dates of history. At times discouragement overcame us, but at length by the help and advice of our leaders—president, Don McAfee; vice-president, Bobby Garrett; secretary and treasurer, Betty Thomas; reporter. Tommy Berry; and sponsor, Miss Margaret Walker—we freed ourselves and emerged in safety. The next year we returned to M.H.S. as proud sophomores. This was our year for work. Since there were no juniors, due to the five year program which was added, we had the hard work and fun of giving the Sophomore-Senior Banquet, with Gypsy Caravan as our theme. As our leaders this year we had: president, Betty Thomas; vice-president, Bobby Garrett; secretary and treas¬ urer, Laura Graham; reporter, Jimmy Garrett; and sponsor. Miss Virginia An¬ derson. The next fall we appeared as dignified juniors, the highest class, since there were no seniors. We worked hard to achieve our standing and as our officers for this year we had: president, Don McAfee; vice-president, Robert Hartberger; secretary and treasurer, Laura Graham; reporter, Richard Turpin; and sponsor. Miss Wilma Rayburn. When our senior year began, our class had decreased to only 24 members. As we started the last lap of our journey, we were determined to work hard to achieve our goal—graduation. As our senior officers we had Ray Johnson, president; Richard Turpin, vice-president; Ellen Evans, secretary and treasurer; Robert Hartberger, reporter; and sponsor. Miss Wilma Rayburn. Our senior year, filled with memories of the Minstrel, the Play and the Junior-Senior Banquet when WE were the honored guests, sped by so quickly that almost before we knew it, the eventful day of graduation came. As we stood at the end of our course, it seemed sadder than we had expected—and different somehow; for we realized that our journey had not ended, but only begun; and though each of us may travel in a different direction, our minds will forever wander back to the familiar halls and faces and our happy days at M.H.S.

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Senior Personalities JANE ALDRIDGE: Jane has pleasing ways and is liked by everyone. She is very co¬ operative and never has a cross word for anyone. We wish her the best of luck in years to come. PATTY BOGGESS: Patty is attractive, well-mannered and quiet. She is always seen with Bobby. Patty is noted for her cheerleading ability. ELLEN EVANS: Ellen is one of our sweetest senior girls. She is studious, capable and neat. She has a pleasing personality and is well-liked by everyone. IVA MAE FORGIE: Jolly, fun loving, and giggling, that ' s our Iva. Iva has won many friends at M. H. S. and we know she will make a success as a nurse. LAURA GRAHAM: Possessing such qualities as honesty, attractiveness, unselfishness and sincerity, along with a pleasing personality, Laura, is one of our most popular sen¬ ior girls. GLORIA GROSS: Well-groomed, attractive, and good-natured--that ' s Bobbie. She al¬ ways greets everyone with a friendly hello. With her attractive ways and loveable per¬ sonality, she has gathered a host of friends at Montvale High. COLLEEN HARTBERGER: Colleen is quiet but, when asked to do something, is always ready and willing. Her many friends will remember her as a pleasant friend. MARY F.HOYLMAN: Witty and a little on the talkative side, Mary is never without a friendly smile and a kind hello. NELLIE HUTCHENS: Having won the title of the prettiest girl in the senior class, Nel¬ lie is our blonde who is alwa; s smiling. With her sunny disposition and charming per¬ sonality how could we forget ' ' Nell ? ARLENE JOHNSON: Lena has a sweet disposition and always a giggle or a grin. She is an excellent student and is always willing to lend a hand. RUTH MORGAN: With sparkling eyes and glossy hair. She and a black haired boy make a good pair, Ruth is kind and friendly to everyone, and always joking and full of fun. MINNIE ROBINSON: Minnie is known as our quiet, but likeable girl. She is shy but has many friends and gets along well with everyone. JEANETTE TURPIN JONES: Jeanette is one of our blondes . She has a swell perso¬ nality, although it comes in a small package. Jeanette is our married senior. CECIL DUNBAR: Cecil is the senior who joined our class late in January. He was trans¬ ferred from West Virginia. He is a very likeable boy. Although he is quiet, he has gained many friends since he joined our class.