Natural Bridge High School - Span Yearbook (Natural Bridge Station, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1947 volume:

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ONT TNR NN NN NG WG CoRR eee G32) FOREWORD... “ In 1938, the Senior Class of the Natural Bridge High X School published and presented to the faculty and fellow x students the first volume of what has become a treasured $ book of memoirs. After careful consideration, this book x was appropriately named THE SPAN. Much hard work has been done in the past to make each edition of our annual a success. While it has suf- fered many growing pains over the years and hurdled many obstacles, it has always managed to land on its feet. Now, we, the Senior Class of 1947 are proud to present to our faculty and fellow students this the eighth volume of THE SPAN. We sincerely hope that it will serve as a frequent reminder of what our Alma Mater means to us. In years to come, may it help each of us bridge the time back to the happy years spent here and flood our thoughts with pleasant memories. 4 4 OOOD COD 4 OSSD + S$ SOD LOS P SSD OS “ aoe LF SOSS POSSD SSS Oe : FS EFS ES CSS 434545 t F SE W PPP OPS SPSS SSS SSF SF FF FFF FFF FFF FFF FFF FFF FF FF FFF FFF FFF FFF FF FFF FFFFFS SSS NOx ff PP PSPS SOS LS SSS SOS IOS LED DESI SSS SPE AS DESPISES READING SOPSSSSSSSSOIND? Sé x Psalm 121 «s $ % [eee lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help. : % My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. Ss SSSSS SS He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Sy Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. PARAL . SSSSOSS SOS SS SS OS POS The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. fe as The LORD shall preserve thy going X out and thy coming in from this time x forth, and even for evermore. SSPE SOO NO 6 EASED ED ‘ SSS$Ss PPL SA LOLA ODO oO OO oO rE oOo O pe Orb pF OF oO FOO� OSA QSOQOOOEOESOHOOOOSSOSS SSSOGSOSSSSSSSSSsessssssssssscss PPP SSI LSI SSSI PLP PD IDL IA PPA AL OPO PDO Oe gee ae DS ree oat aL ae? s x ; y X% s x Ma ye A x . , ¥ A : A, ¥ aN y Ps ys ——s 4 Y ¢ KS % % 4, y ’ ‘ AN sos I. DEDICATION % Il. ADMINISTRATION % Ill. SENIORS . IV. JUNIORS 4 : V. SOPHOMORES ¥ VI. FRESHMEN VIL. EIGHTH GRADE % VII. ACTIVITIES x 6 4 ¢ 4 ¢ SSSSSSSSCSS F F o ¢, SSSSSSSSSSSS. SSss¢ . SSoSS ’ 4 SSS ES a a a ae aad % % % % x IXMeATHEE IOS $ X. ADVERTISEMENTS % XI. 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POPP PPS F PPP PF PPPS FFF FFP FFF FPF FFF PPP FPP FPF FFF FPP FFF FO FF FFF FPF FFFFF FFD ee ee ee ee ee ee a a et et a ee ee 6 WHO i ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ( 8) ba UNO ANOY NUT NINO EASE TO NOON SNS eee ADMINISTRATION oar SNS BO ip dtne Mt ae Mane inc nc Risin is Rat tat i 70 CR OY eR RR RRR RR RR RR RR Rt (9) The Faculty MR. D. W. BURGER Assistant Principal B. S. Roanoke College University of Virginia Mathematics and History “Since the beginning of civilization, there has been no substitute for work.” ( 10 ) MR, M. P. STRICKLER Principal A. B. Hampden-Sydney University of Virginia Mathematics “The perpetuation of Democracy depends upon the education of American youth.” First Row, left to right: Robert G. See, Jr. Mrs. Jane Judy Mrs. Sally Clayton Mrs. Jean Gillespie Second Row: Mrs. Ethel Moore A. B. Hampden-Sydney B. N. West-Minister Choir College Mathematics and Music A. B. Grove City College English and Foreign Language Gf, (G5 Whe ee Biology and Chemistry B. S. Rockford College R. N. Northwestern School of Nursing Social Science B. S. Tennessee College Mathematics and Science Gl Ts) Mrs. Anna Hodges Mrs. Bernice Francis Mrs. Virginia Tardy Third Row: Mrs. Virginia Lloyd Mrs. Nancy Strickler Mr. Robert Childress William and Mary Algebra and Social Studies Ohio University English B. S. in Home Economics, Madison { Home Economics Farmville State Teachers’ College Home Economics B. S. Farmville State Teachers’ College Librarian B. S. Civil Engineering, Wire Vie Le Athletic Director Student Council Presid erie hie a ee Wilson Watts, Senior Vice-President muna ee ee Price Hodges, Junior SECLELALY cae were eae ee Corrine Austin, Junior Representatives as follows: Lighth Grade At. eames. Judy Garrett, Alvin Ferguson Kighth Grade B...3E... Jane Thompson, Dwight Slough FaghtheGrades( 2 Helen Kerr, Jacob Lunsford Ereshinaree. aan eee Rachel Reynolds,’Thomas Branch AURILOLS OR al tee Corrine Austin, Joe Perkins SOCIO, eee Jane Whittington, Preston Campbell The Student Government of ’46—’47 had a very successful year. It has carried on and improved the hall monitor system established by the Student Government of °45—’46. In addition, the Safety Patrol has been posted in the road outside to direct traffic when buses are loading. Probably the crowning achievement of the year was the establishment of an information desk in the lower hall for the benefit of visitors. This desk has been manned at all times by a responsible student who has received valuable training while rendering service. During the last two years the council has been fortunate to have as its faculty advisors Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Francis. They have always been ready to assist and have given sympathetic guidance in all our efforts. We wish to express our sincere appreciation to each of them. eR RRR RRR RRR RRR RRO OV ™ ee Ot et el Se Oe ee Oe Oe ee a a a ae are C 12°) Sees cc is m4 2 SRR Rec ga : ae Rig bre f av y, y a SENIORS NN RRR RR NR RIG My Oe Re RR (13 ) SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Earl Wilson Watts ls President. “Shorty” | No. I Sigh-Guy at N. B. H. S. If anyone can, Watts can! Class President, I, IV. Mildred Doris Alford Vice-President. “Milly” Enchanting... green-eyed . 100 per a solid pal. Literary Club, 106. Dramatic Club, ot Te UVe Glee Club, I, II, III, IV. lib, lek Jats, dll AGU TOME Cheering Squad, III, IV. Librarian, IV Dorman S. Camden Secretary. ACOA That hunk of masculinity with the flashing smile. That’s our Cork, sho’nuff. Literary Club, I, II, III, IV. Secretary, IV. Dramatic Club, III, IV. President, III. Glee Club, I, II, III, IV. President, IV. Football, II, III, IV. Monogram Club, IV. Vice-President. IV. Basketball, II, III, IV. Baseball, II, IV. Span Staff, III, IV. eagon Manager, Bridge Bulletin, Ij. Stude Govérnme Dis nr! : ‘ Class Secretary, III. j 7 Literary Club, I, II, III. a Dramatic Club, IV. Vice-President, IV. oe ROSE . Red and White “To The Stars Through Difficulty’) ' ( 14 ) Glee Club, III, IV. Football, III, IV. Co- Captain, ve Bridge Bulletin, II, III, IV. Span Staff, II, III. Student Government, Tel IV President, IV. ack Lie Lieve Monogram Club, IV. President, IV. Class Program Chairman, ing iy } J A WW N, ) L a Barbara Ann Dod Treasurer. “Babs” The gal with a_ million dreams. She takes life easy and has no regrets. literary Clubgel,. I: Dramatic Club, I, Tey ibis IV. Secretary, II. Glee Clubmigile tien ve Bridge Bulletin, I, Ill, IV. Assis Editor, III, neh “State, iL, Jae Student Government, LG ima, Ey HA Pelee ee Lv Secretary, II. Vice-President, III. President, IV. Cheering Squad, III, IV. Assistant Librarian, I, II. Lucille Ferguson Program Chairman “Lucy” A smile, a cheerful word, and a helpful nature. Literary Club, I, I, Ir Treasurer, IV. Dramatic Club, I, II, III, IV. Glee Club, I, II, III, IV. Vik, dele yea d OE TONG ITY). Treasurer, IV. Bridge Bulletin, II, IV. Assistant Editor of Span, IV. rae my, axe “psf A y iW ok eee os ae “hee | iter ea ies om ee errs J } } Frances E. Cash oad cs e200 ad She packs a mighty punch TRAN YOOUY SS: CLOW.) os . Literary Club, I, II. Dramatic Club, I, II. Glee Club, I, II, III, IV. Bete As ltl Va Scrapbook Editor of F. URE. JNes OWE Librarian, ive William K. Leighton “Tootsie” With undaunted spirit, he’s Johnny-on-the-spot when you need a ae Literary Club, Basketball, I, iL ‘Ti . Track, III. oo pe ff - ' a . Uirtt , 0 purr — 4 i ‘ad 4 g 4 ¢ {ys fj j - 4 (ALO AL A 4 © 0 Marion Whittington “Jane” Personality’s gift to N. B. H. S. Keep pitchin’, Moon- beam! Literary Club, I, II, III, IV. President, III. Dramatic Club, III. President, III. Glee Club, I, HM, III. Bridge Bulletin, III, IV. Editor, IV. Humor Editor, III. Sports Editor of Span, III. Paident Government, I, III, I Vice-President, III. Class President, I, II. Cheering Squad, Tillie _Assistant Librarian. NOE TAYA. + ee ee J e— WA Seniors ‘XY FE he A « i) RAS ¢ HORE a (pod — Talmadge P. Kidd “Tam” The guy who has the whole school laughing at him and loves it. Literary Club, I, II, IV. Dramatic Club, II, III, IV. Reporter, III. Football, III, IV. Basketball, III, IV. Basketball Manager, Jip Humor Editor of Bridge Bulletin, IV. Sports Editor of Span, IV. Monogram Club, IV. Ax Naomi Carol Desper a Oum Freckled, ’n blue-eyed, ’n completely disarming. Literary Club, I, II. Dramatic Club, I, II. Glee oes Ms It, Abu IONE HS HiwAe TINE. Club Reiitor of Span, IV. Basketball, IV. Dexter G. Lunsford “Dex’”’ Mischievous and full of pranks—that’s Dex! Literary Club, I, II. Basketball, II, III, IV. Hootbaliaeie li. liee ive Fiera chaos Liver L blame live Glee Club, I. ; Vice-President of Class, II, II jt Monogram Club, IV. av a Ee ee ee ee . ye Seniors Ballard Clarke “Bal” . Lady-killer? Huh-uh! But dark, suave, and an all-around good guy. Rae Nell Burks “Ray” Sweet as a summer breeze; sugar ’n spice, nice. Literary Club, I, IL Dramatic Club, I, II. Glee Club, I, II. FE. A. 2ASSiv: Reporter for Bridge Bul- letin, IV. Senior Class Representa- tive for Span, IV. Assistant Manager of Base- ball Team, I. ? 4 Aad owrt UYlLiss You . T3460 Kon Hilda R. Bywater am “Beckie” Lester E. Fainter ; “Lasses”’ Dignified .. . beamingly : ; ; quaint . . stardust in her Quiet, mischievous and brown eyes for Dex. Literary Club, I, II. Dramatic Club, I, II. EUS Gilodey 1 VU, IBD. IANE Qh seat, AA. Proofreader of Bridge Bul- letin, II, III. Assistant Librarian, II. full of goal getting power, Literary Club, I, II. Footbal I) lillie Vve Basketball, I, II, III, IV. Captain, IV. J Evans L. Thompson “Eli” A yen for guitar music, making touchdowns, and “Violets”’. Literary Club, I, II. Dramatic Club, IV. Glee Club, I, II, III, IV. Reporter, III. Assistant Librarian, II, ITI, President, IV. Ve Basketball, IV. sz Fa. Baseball, IV. Xx 7 - f Lrack;=11L ohVs al Football, IV. Monogram Club, IV President of Class, III. “yy Ss ae 7 , s F a ; . Gladys A. Camden “Glad” A little on the serious side but harboring a touch of gaiety. Literary Club, I, II. Glee Club, II. IDS dab 7k Ji We. Class Reporter for Bridge Bulletin, I. 4 4 ( Ig : Si ‘ Ss a9 Nn fet SSE 7 te RUA! corte jy | Sh 7 } i, A fj AG] } j “ 4 NNN tn SNS NAICS OT SN SANNA IS) nn RENEE ns ao CeLOo) a i i ee June E. Watkins peak ee James E. Smith Jen “Jimmy” Man of few words. He be- lieves “Silence is golden.” iiterary Glub. iy lk Glleer Clube, uee LL a LV: Dramaticn Clube lessliseel ul IV. Football, I, II. Her ability to blush proves a true sign of womanhood. Literary Club, III. Glee Club, II. Pee reAS LiL Vie Pee ee sae ei Betty Jane Fainter Devise Her calmness, sweetness, and dignity make her a lovable girl indeed. Taterarye © luo ely Lis Dramatic Club, III, IV. Glee @lub la lls 1a Ve Frank E. Spencer “All-American” The guy who’s always throwing those “stinkeroo” jokes around. Literary Club; Tait. Dramatic Club, I, II, III, IV. Glee C lub, I, I, III, IV. Vice-President, IV. Hootballaelaliee Lille Lave Basketball, I, II, Ill, IV. rack shell wllls live Business Manager of Span, IV. Monogram Club, IV. Treasurer, IV. 7, a | Randolph Lunsford “Jimmy” Mary Jane Woodson “Janie” Being able to study, gather- ing friends, and racking to- gether A’s are all in her favor. Literary Club, I, II. Glee Cluby IT, The IV. ins lel Je shew ia IVE Tall, curly-haired, and for- ever grinning. Football, I, II, IV Monogram Club, IV St fi t_ AXA bo °F tc oe � ty we Qu Po? “a TN A ! tit A— y Ee Oe 6 Wo RE EP OF EP EF EF EP Celia) 74 Samuel M. Johnson “Sambo” He’s just a plain nice guy with loud socks and bash- ful manner. Literary .club, slew Football, I, II, III, IV. Glee Clubs Hie ive Monogram Club, IV. Mildred G. Tolley “Milly” One hundred per cent re- spect from her classmates for her earnest, straight- forward ways. Literary Club; ], 11: Glee Club, II. EF. Hy AVSETeLY. h William C. Pollock “Billy” A “kinda-nice” pest—this gangling slab of perpetual motion. Literary Club, I, II, IV. Dramatic Club, I, II, III, IV Photographic Editor of Span, IV. Humor Editor of Bridge Bulletin, IV. Football, III, IV. Basketball, IV. Track, LLGaLV. Monogram Club, IV. Cheering Squad, II. RX) “s =) Seniors ee IO Me) (18 ) | sé 4 6A 49 cote va . Martha L. Reynolds “Molly” A smile and a helping hand to offer anyone, any time. miterary, Club ssieelis Glee Club, II. PaHaASr Eve Baseball, II. Librarian, IV. Bernard E. Patterson “Pat” “Say little, see much.” Shy bashful Pat sticks to this rule. leiterarya@ Ub. melts Football, I, II. Baseball, I. Basketball, I, II, III. Mildred E. Thompson SMGNe “Better be small and shine, than large and cast a shadow.” Tuiterary?) Club; J, Liv: Secretary-Treasurer, I. Dramatic Club, I, II, III, IV. Reporter, II. Glee Club, I, II, II, IV. Beebe As TL Eve Secretary, IV. Paar Editor of Span, Feature Editor of Bridge Bulletin, IV. Basketball, III, IV. Captain, IV. VicegP¥esident of Class, I. fi v [YM . f y rn | Yy LY” : | 6 ee Audrey M. Blackburn “Sissie”’ The pint-sized, lovable gal that’s “veddy-veddy” femi- nine. Literary Club, Glee Club, I, i ti, IV. Sports Editor of Span, IV. iD lel IV Basketball, IV. Henry Lee Bryant “Lightnin’ ” He holds the honor of be- ing the only blonde male in the class of ’47. Monogram Club, IV. Basketball, III, IV. Football, III, IV. Baseball, IV. Frances Blackburn “Puggy” Our class blonde with the whistlebait figure and the knack boogie. Literary Club, tic Club Bit III, uN for Due Seniors Jerry W. Alford “Punk” With his cosmopolitan ar, but thoroughly lovable way, he makes a hit wher- ever he goes. Editor of Span, IV. IDigweeine (Giloley, J AME, AUNE TVA President, IV Glee Club, I, II, IV. President, II. HoOOtpall el Ll LVe Basketball, II. Monogram Club, IV. Nova Christine Bolt “Shortie” The immortal beanie- wearer, with unparalleled efficiency. Literary Club, I, II. Dramatic Club. aT: Ties cite Ve Glee cia: a iis (MB. Ee be As IV. Humor Editor of Bridge Bulletin, IV. Circulation Manager of Span, IV lbazty ALE L CH. eA Glee Club, I, II, III, IV. School Pianist, II, III, IV. 10, Wek. Yes AUK, IY, Cheering Squad, III, IV. beatin’ out NNN RR RR RR RR RRR BG WOE © RRR NS Cato) Class Every year, as is customary, the senior class presents to posterity, a written record of activities known as the “class history.” The Senior Class of 47, wanting to be a little different, decided to label their goings-on as ‘““‘The Diary.” We’re going to let you, faithful reader, take a peep here and there. So let’s turn to page one— Freshman, 1943. Dear Diary: Today, we frosh, 52 in number, pushed through the front door of N. B. H. S. Oh, but we are green! Right from the start we have an idea of what it’s going to be like. Superior upper-classmen looked down the wide lengths of their noses, and sniffed, “Upstarts”! Did that phase us? Why, heck no! Right away we set about getting things organ- ized by electing Jane Whittington, president of the A and B sections. Student Council representatives are: A, Frances Blackburn, Fred Lotts; B, Jane Whittington and Wilson Watts. —We are under the maternal auspices of McSwain and Moore. —Tonight we nad a gay little mid-winter party, complete with an ‘“ama-toor”’ show. —What a crackerjack of a Christmas chapel program Dickens’ “Christmas Carol’ turned out to be! “Cork” made such a cute Scrooge!— Timidly, The Freshman Class of 744. Sophomore, 1944. Dear Diary: A peppy little red-head whom we called “Keeley” and fell in love with immediately (whether we’ll admit it or not) is homerooming us “Sophs”’. —We make about 50 per cent of the school’s noise, but we are, nevertheless, a class that has already begun to turn heads. —Four “Sophs” on the cheerleading squad. (Good ‘nuff, Pals!) —Whit- tington elected class president, Barbara Dod and Wilson Watts were picked as Student Council rep- resentatives. —“Sniff”! Today we lost “Bug” Carr to the Army. ‘Bye, Red! —Pardon the chuckle, but we just put on a war-stamp show that had the whole school in stitches; written and produced solely by the class, too! —Just as a big new moon rose over the athletic field, we had a “red-hot special” weiner roast. Main exclamations of the evening were: “What! Food?” “What food!” “What food?”— Rambunctiously, The Sophomore Class of ’45. History ) Juniors, 1945 Dear Diary: Excuse our tears on this page—just mourning ’cause we didn’t get to give the annual Junior Class Play—Oh well, all is forgotten—Evans Thompson is class president and we're trying out a new discipline system, making it easy for Mrs. B. (B. is for Braford) We're still such a giddy bunch that when we gave the Columbus Day program yesterday, it turned out to be a wonder, with a red wool-stockinged Isabella who had a mania for Donald Duck comic books, and “Old Chris” and his crew who set sail in a huge pasteboard box and sang, “Show Me the Way To Go Home’! ——Peroxided ‘skunk locks” are all the rage, and every other word is “natch” or “but def’.—“Partying” plans hit a new high when we treated the Seniors to a memorable ‘Mistle-toe Figure” dance. Truly a most gala affair! Sincerely, The Junior Class of ’46. Seniors, 1946 Dear Diary: Here we are! Thirty-nine sun-tanned and more- mature-than-before seniors thronging Room 204. —There’s the added thrill of welcoming back husky ‘“vets’—Jerry, Petie, Preston, Lloyd and Ballard. —M. J. W., what a nice late-fall party for the class! —‘“‘Senor”’ Jimmy Snider got ‘“greet- ings” from the president. —‘“Shorty’” was elected head of the class today. —W L “vet's” wife, Mrs. Jane Judy does the job of sponsoring us this year. (Does a swell job, too!) Whitt and Preston are —Thanks, for the honeysweet April drag you gave us. —A marvel- ous time was had by all on that much-dreamed- about trip to Washington, D. C. —The Senior Play? A pure theatrical delight! —Didn’t you love the “swish” at the formal banquet?—and the Class Mmmmm. To- night four years worth of dreams came true! When those diplomas touched our hands, we didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.— governmental reps. Juniors, Prom? —And now the climax! It’s been great, gang. Whatever’s ahead for us, it can’t compare somehow with these past years So let’s just say, —‘‘So long, be seeing you around—” we've had together. Tenderly, The Senior Class of ’47. Ce RRR RR RR RR RRR RRR GM Ce RRR RR ( 20 ) Last Will and Testament r———} ——— We, the Senior Class of Natural Bridge High School, being of sound mind and body, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be our last will and testament. Mildred Alford wills her ability to talk to Regina Lawhorne. Jerry Alford wishes to leave his acting ability to Nat Massie. Audrey Blackburn leaves, with pleasure, her pint-sized height to Dorothy Slough. Frances Blackburn wills her talent for piano playing to Helen Huffman. Nova Bolt bequeaths her businesslike manner of getting things done to Dean Wells. Rae Nell Burks leaves “just half’ of her love for reading to Virginia Claytor. Hilda Bywaters bequeaths her knack of “catching a man and keeping him” to Margaret Harrison. Henry Bryant leaves his ready blush to Wert Faulkner. Gladys Camden wishes to bequeath her “always” genuine smile to Bessie Reynolds. “Bal” Clark wills his quiet “gentlemanly” ways to Rudolph Claytor. Frances Cash leaves her “gallant” giggle to Gladys Link. Dorman Camden wishes to leave his “master mind’ to Eddie Grow. Preston Campbell wills his “cunning grin” to James Arthur. Carol Desper wishes to bequeath her “easy to manage” wavy hair to Ruby La Rue. Barbara Dod bequeaths all of her “cheerleading energy” to Ruby Fainter. Betty Fainter leaves her quietness to Jean Leech. Lester Fainter wishes to leave his “goal getting” ability to William Newell. Lucille Ferguson leaves her job as Program Chairman to Edith McManamay. Talmadge Kidd bequeaths his ability to tell “corny” jokes to Boyd Mitchell. Sam Johnson leaves his talkative manner to Leo Irvine. William Leighton leaves his “giant height” to Henry Miller. Dexter Lunsford leaves his ability to “say what he thinks” to Jackie Hannah. Randolph Lunsford wills his pretty wavy hair to Price Hodges. Bernard Patterson leaves his shy quietness to Toby Garret. Billy Pollock leaves his “pesty” ways to Maynard Fainter. Martha Reynolds wills her librarian duties to Marian Thompson. James Smith leaves his “unspoken words” to Leonard Tolley. Frank Spencer bequeaths his bright remarks to Joe Perkins. Mildred Thompson wills her ability to “fly” around the basketball court to Maxine Watts. Mildred Tolley leaves her ability to “soak in” history to Laura Leigh Riley. Evans Thompson wills his secret of how to “get teachers off the subject” to anyone who wants to take the chance. June Watkins leaves her quiet, earnest personality to Flora Ferguson. Mary Jane Woodson wills her record of all A’s to Mildred Claytor. Wilson Watts bequeaths his ability to make speeches to Loyd Thompson. Jane Whittington leaves her ready smile to Betty Goodwin. We, the Seniors, wish to leave our athletic talent to the school, and as Mr. Strickler quotes, “Leave your waggling tongues to the Seniors of 748.” We wish to leave to Mr. Strickler our hopes for a very successful future. To our faculty we wish to leave our expressions of gratitude for the splendid work they have done in guiding and teaching us. 6 ee ee 6 WS © ke CZ D Who’s Who Most Likely Frank Spencer To Succeed Jane Whittington Lucille Ferguson Most Accomodating Ballard Clarke Wilson Watts Most Dependable Mary Jane Woodson Jane Whittingt Most School Spirit ss Rede ne ca Frank Spencer ; Wilson Watts Most Studious Mary Jane Woodson Jane Whittington Best Personality Dorman Camden : Frank Spencer Most Athletic Mildred Thompson Jane Whittington Best All Round Wilson Watts ( 22 ) Best Looking Most In Love Biggest Pest Most Popular Cutest Wittiest Biggest Flirt Most Attractive Little Who’s ( 23 ) Dorman Camden Barbara Dod Hilda Bywaters Dexter Lunsford Billy Pollock Mildred Alford Jane Whittington Dorman Camden Sam Johnson Frances Cash Jane Whittington Talmadge Kidd Billy Pollock Mildred Alford Barbara Dod Jerry Alford Senior Snapshots ( 24 ) JUNIORS 6 EE ee CWS oO kk ey (25) ) OFFICERS First Row: (left to right) Price ‘Hodses Treasurer. yaa - Eddie Grow Program) Chairman sense sis eee Edith McManamay President. ..@e..«. . Vice-President.... Boyd Mitchell Secretary...... Betty Campbell Second Row: Bernice Altizer, James Arthur, Corrine Austin, Edwin Bare, Mildred Claytor. Third Row: Wert Faulkner, Virginia Claytor, Maynard Fainter, Ruby ‘ainter, Toby Garrett. Fourth Row: Flora Jane Ferguson, Jackie Hannah, Betty Goodwin, James McCullough, Margaret Harrison. mee NC Aa ae Ra ae Re Me DM sa Ma MM EAS PIR ( 26 ) Juniors iN ! “ WY | Ww 4) _ ‘Hirst Hoi: (left to right) Henry Miller, Helen Huffman. William Newell, Ly UY) Regena Lawhorne, Joe Perkins. A Second Row: Ruby La Rue, Norvell Woodward, Jean Leech, Loyd yee Thompson, Gladys Link. Third Row: Leonard Tolley, Mary Moore, Dorothy Slough, Bessie Rey- nolds, Laura Leigh Riley. Fourth Row: Marian Thompson, Maxine Watts, Dean Wells. Camera Shy Juniors Johnnie Stoner Eddie Watts Rudolph Claytor : OR eee eR RRR RR RRR RNG SHY ©) eT NN NN NN NTN C27) History Glimpses of historic events of the Class of ’48 will be shown in the following scenes, as taken from classroom drama of the year. THE MOTHERLESS JUNIORS SCENE I Place: N. B. H. S., Room 202 Time: First day of School Characters: The Juniors and Mrs. White Mrs. White: (coming into the Junior Room) “Chil- dren, children! Take your seats.” (The 49 pupils nobly refrain from picking up the seats according to directions and sit down quietly, thus “setting the year off” to a good start.) SCENE II Place: Room 202 Time: September 15, 1946 Characters: Juniors and Mrs. White Mrs. White: ‘The floor is now open for nominations of Class officers.” (Two or three weeks later, same place and characters) Mrs. White: “Well, at last! We have finally elected officers.” SCENE III Place: Football game Time: Fall Characters: Junior Cheering Section Cheering Juniors: “Yea for Wert and Henry and Jim! Carry that ball with pep and vim. Hold ’em! Toby, Price and Boyd, Win and we'll be overjoyed!” SCENE IV (Room 202, later in the year) From one corner Jean: “Boo, hoo, hoo! Nobody loves us any more. Mrs. White has left and nobody will take her place.” Pete: “Don’t cry, Jean. I still love you.” From another corner Marion: “Why so sad, Maxine?” Maxine: (Sighing) “What’s wrong with the Juniors? Nobody wants to teach us and even the boys in our own room pick girls from other classes.” Marion: “That’s right. Toby went to the Class of ’47 and Price, clear back to the Class of ’46.” (Blue Curtain) SCENE V (Still Later) (A cute little blonde walks into Room 202 with Mr. Strickler.) Mr. Strickler: “This is Mrs. Clayton from Califor- nia, who has come to take charge of you.” Mrs. Clayton: (After Mr. Strickler leaves) “And my interest lies at W L. I’ll only be able to be with you half of each day.” Mary: “But who’ll take care of us after you leave?” (Enter Mrs. Moore in time to hear her) Mrs. Moore: “Don’t worry, Mary, Ill look after VOU. Juniors: “Goody, goody!” Mrs. Moore: “Children! Let’s whisper.” Rudolph: (Jumping to feet) “But we’re so glad to have you, Mrs. Moore.” Mrs. Moore: “You little ’ole boy, sit down!” SCENE VI Nat: (As he walks out of Junior Room) “So long, Juniors, I’m off to the Navy.” Juniors: “Good luck, Nat. We’ll miss you a lot. We hope the Navy takes good care of you for us.” Mrs. Moore: “Children! Let’s whisper.” SCENE VII Place: Room 202 Time: Spring, ’47 Characters: Juniors Mr. S. Mr. Strickler: “Then does everybody agree that this sample is the ring you want?” Wert: “I liked the other one better. The one with the purple and pink stone—and the green and yellow letters.” Mr. S:Wert, you’re outnumbered, 43 to 1. Any more comments?” Mildred: “When mine comes I'll be so proud I won’t even take it off to wash my hands.” oi Ruby L: “I won’t even let my best boy friend try ule, ena” Leonard: “And no girl will ever get hands on mine.” Toby: “Bosh, I know a ’47 ring that will be a won- derful swap for my ’48 one.” SCENE VIII Place: History Class Time: April 11 Characters: Juniors Mr. Burger Henry: “That’s my girl you invited, Moto.” Moto: “That’s what you think. First come: first served.” Betty C.: “What dress are you wearing tonight, Betty Goodwin?” Betty G.: “I’m wearing my Navy blue, naturally. The fleet’s in.” Mr. Burger: “All right class, the prom isn’t until to- night. Let’s get back to history. Henry, when was the war of 1812?” Henry: 1932, I believe.” SCENE IX Place: Room 202 Time: Last Day of School Characters: Juniors All together: “We are Seniors. We hope that we can take our places with dignity of Seniors and carry with us the same co-operative spirit which has guided us through previous school years.” NNN RN NR RNR RRR NRE GWE OO ™ Se i el Sl, Sl el Se, ee, St Se Se ar. ar. a ( 28 ) Thumb Nail Sketches NA} NICK PET E A] N NAME NICKNAME EXPRESSION LIKES NOTED FOR AMBITION 1. Mrs. Clayton ala “Oh, My” music being married housewife 2. Mrs. Moore “Mama” “All right, you flowers and chil-| kindness to teach little ole boys” dren 3. James Arthur “Jimmy” “Maybe” horses talking to be a mechanic 4. Bernice Altizer “Al-teaser” “My Day” candy her pretty dresses to be a farmerette 5. Corrine Austin “Susie” “Gee Whiz” blue-eyed boys plane geometry be a nurse 6. Edwin Bare “Pete” “Good Golly” “leeches” big mouth get married 7. Betty Campbell | “Boot” “Shoot” ice cream anything be a singer 8. Mildred Claytor | “Claytor” “My eye” blonde hair roughness help Jean be a good and blue eyes housewife 9. Rudolph Claytor | “Hooks” “Yeah they do” library smoking get “A” on history 10. Virginia Claytor | “Sis” “Oh, keep quiet” candy eating make good grades 11. Maynard Fainter | “Shinola” “My golly” girls going to movies work in store 12. Ruby Fainter “Peewee: “Shucks”’ boys size be a nurse 13. Worthington “Butch” “My dame” mademoiselles driving grow up Faulkner 14. Flora Ferguson AMG? “Are you kidding?” | bananas smiling get a guy I want 15. Toby Garrett “Little Red Head” | “Ah, look” “Tom-(sons)” letter writing spend more time at Stoneleigh 16. Betty Goodwin “Betty Jack” “Oh, my gosh” sailor absence from school| meet a man like Robert Mitchum 17. Edwin Grow “Muscles” “Confound it” to travel raising rabbits life of freedom 18. Jackie Hannah “Hansboro”’ “No kidding” to eat bashfulness to be a mechanic 19. Margaret “Mag” “My goodness’ brown eyes her quietness to be a secretary Harrison 20. Price Hodges “Head” “Oh heck, Joyce” short dames hair cuts civil engineer 21. Helen Huffman “Het” “My Day” strawberries quietness to be the first woman President 22. Regena Lawhorn | “Gena” “Holy cow” chocolate candy | dependability to master sewing 23. Ruby La Rue “Rube” “My cow” boys big mouth to be a housewife 24. Jean Leech “Peach” ‘For Pete’s sake” basketball good grades in be a good housewife geometry 25. Gladys Link “Tinks” “So what” school quietness to make better grades 26. William Lomax sey! “Oh, my beautiful women} being lazy keep on being lazy aching back 27. Catherine Lomax | “Kitty” “Golly” dancing palm reading court reporter 28. Nat Massie “Salty” or “Mate” | “All fouled up” outdoor life boat racing go to sea 29. James “Jim” “Oh, gee” football height graduate from McCullough IN= Bs Hes; 30. Henry Miller “Speedy” “Aw, heck” track running to graduate 31. Edith “Toodles” “Say, you” basketball write ups to live where the McManamay snow doesn’t drift 32. Boyd Mitchell “Heavy” “Aw shucks” beautiful women| quietness to be an engineer 33. Mary Moore “Ann” “Aw see” little bit of green eyes to be a nurse nothing 34. William Newell | “Bill” “Aw shucks” basketball loafing to graduate _ 35. Joseph Perkins Sloe “Golly Ned” blue eyes high grades in to be an engineer and blonde hair history ; 36. Bessie Reynolds | “Susie” “Imagine that” to embroider disliking nicknames} continue to embroider 37. Laura “Jackie” “That’s what I like horses foolishness marry a man like Leigh Riley about the South” Cornell Wilde 38. Dorothy Slough | “Dot” “Shucks”’ butterscotch pies} brown eyes marry a handsome man 39. Johnnie Stoner | “Stonie” “Heck, no” movies good student to finish school 40. Loyd Thompson | “Rabbit” SYOurCOntasayiec cheese for size to be a sailor 41. Marian Thompson | “Tootie”’ “Good night” pineapple cake sewing dress designing 42. Leonard Tolley “Moto” “Like heck you say” | chocolate sodas tact in dealing to be free and 13 with people : 43. Edward Watts “Eddie” “Good golly, Ned” most anything being late to school | to be an artist 44. Maxine Watts eViaxs “Heck” chocolate sundaes | rosy cheeks go to college 45. Dean Wells “Deannie”’ “Oh, Petie” plenty of fun jitter bugging finish high school 46. Norvell “Buzzard Bait” “Heck, no” eating loafing to be a millionaire Woodward SS ( 29 ) Junior Snapshots ( 30 ) OPHOMORES NN RRR RENN GWG © RRR RR RN NS (e318) Sophomores Where are the Sophomores? Didn’t you know? There just aren’t any! The new twelve-grade system has us all guessing as to who will be left out next year. Poor Juniors! We'll miss you! Guess time will tell whether or not we will eventually become accustomed to the new “fandangles” of modern education, A Congratulations Za. %. ‘ | Members of the Graduating Class of 194'7 ) (oe Blue Ridge Division of the JAMES LEES SON CO., Inc. ‘ ‘ ‘ ) (oe ‘ GLASGOW VIRGINIA ‘ ‘ e ( 32 ) FRESHMEN NN NR RN RN RR RR RR RGM Oo RR RR RRR Nt ( 33 ) a] Third Row: Thomas Branch, Phyllis Huffman, Edward Coffey, Doris v fa- SA A a Lr (oy Kr | , Xv Freshmen pe AM First Row: President, Marguerite Swartz; Vice-President, Audrey Calhoun; Secre- tary, Lula Mae West; Treasurer, Charles Gregory; Program Chairman, Georgie Desper. Second Row: Gracie Alford, Edison Birmingham, Barbara Barger, Eldon Bolt, Lorean Dudley. Johnson , Fred Fainter. Fourth Row: Gale Leech, Marshall Flint, Anne Lewis, Franklin Garrett, Virginia Marshall. Fifth Row: Lloyd Glenn, Frances Mayo. NN RR RR RRR RR RR RR RRR GWG © RRR RS a Se Oi ( 34 ) First Row: Curtis Lotts, Betty Moore, Em- ory McFaddin, Elizabeth Moore, Jimmy McFaddin. Second Row: Joyce Moore, Robert Mar- tin, Naola Parker, Norman Moxley, Es- ter Powell. Third Row: Truman Thompson, Hester Powell, Guy Wallace, Rachel Reynolds, John Whiteside. Fourth Row: Mildred Rhodes, Ray Reynolds, Frances Stoner, Jackie Per- kins, Joan Thompson. Fifth Row: Doris Watts, Peggy Woodson. a nt a nn en ee i a i Oe i OE) ert ere ee Oe ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee a ( 35 ) Freshmen Snapshots ( 36 ) N Eighth Grade if BD) First Row, (left to right): Jack Authur, Helen Austin, William Baldock, Willie Pearl Austin, Jimmy Barger, Grey Blackburn. Second Row: Maurice Blackburn, Helen Blackburn, James Bryant, Tres- sie Bowen, Bobby Claytor, Catherine Brown. Third Row: Billy Coffey, Betty Jean Campbell, Alvin Ferguson, Bar- bara Cash, James Firebaugh, Clarice Cash. Fourth Row: Curtis Fitzgerald, Dorothy Coffey, Harry Funkhouser, Evelyn Coleman, Sonny Gilmore, Catherine Critzer. Fifth Row: Teddy Hale, Joan Dod, Harvey Hickman. RN NN IR REE CINI ATS ere ea te ne CRS SIERRy RASUSS SOAEINNS ( 38 ) ‘ ad hited A thy : ¥ 3° aL wetafd 4 5 ro Kighth Grade try Le h. Ary MLE ie ed iC ayo” g First Row, (left to right): Kate’Fainter, Ward Johnson, Phyllis Flem- ing, John Lewis, Judy Garrett, Hampton Lotts. Second Row: Gladys Ginger, Francis Major, Nancy Grow, Roy Martin, Deloris Hickman, Ronald McCullough. Third Row: Doris Hickman, Marvin McCullough, Frances Johnson, Nathaniel Moore, Bernice Kerr, Edwin Osborne. Fourth Row: Helen Kerr, Truman Parker, Eula Markham, Roy Reid, ) Barbara Martin, Arnold Reynolds. Fifth Row: Theresa Mayo, Eddie Snider, Lucy McManamay. mR eT tee Rte RR RR RRs Ree R GG ©) Weer WWW De De We Ve Ve Ve Ws Ve BWe Ve WeVewW ( 39 ) Kighth Grade Q us of f Pa alunmtaer 216 RAte4s aA First Row: Robert Shafer, Marion McManamay, Kenneth Tolley, Thelma McDaniel, Dwight Slough, Emily Mohler. Second Row: Robert Webb, Lois Moore, Betsy Oglesby, Laura Reynolds, Jacob Lunsford, May Rhodes. Third Row: Leslie Thompson, Osie Rhodes, George Ginger, Nadine Shepherd, Dorothy Smiley, Nadine Thacker. Fourth Row: Jane Thompson, Frances Wallace, Catherine Watts, Shir- ley Watkins, Dorothy White, Rachel Wilcher. Fifth Row: Violet Wilcher, Nellie Worley, Betty Coffey. NN RR tG IW O- a oi a oe ee oe ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ( 40 ) if ACTIV TE TES me PEG YG ©) Err meme merme Se ( 41 ) “Sunny Hours” SEPTEMBER: What a big day September 11th turned out to be. School reopened with an enrollment of 225. Who said the Natural Bridge eleven couldn’t win their very first football game? Na- tural Bridge—12, Eagle Rock—0. OCTOBER: Football games galore—Cheerleaders, that was a swell weiner roast you gave the football team up on Mount Jefferson just as the sun went down. And say! What about the fun of the football hop sponsored by the Home Economics Department? NOVEMBER: Did you come to the Freshman party?—Super-duper are the words for it. Those FHA girls motored to Amherst—fun too. They surely showed the other schools of their Federation how to get their members elected to offices—Dod, President; Thomp- son, Treasurer. DECEMBER: The Dramatic Club showed its talent in “Why The Chimes Rang.” The Home Economics party was a honey, too, to say nothing of what the Monogram party turned out to be. In spite of snow and bad weather, everyone had a swell holiday. That very first girls’ basketball game with the experienced Lexington High School team gave the Natural Bridge girls some valuable pre-season experience. JANUARY: New Year’s Resolutions were made—some broken, some forgotten, some fulfilled. In spite of examinations, a lot of guys and gals turned out to begin hard work for the scheduled basketball season. FEBRUARY: A swell fashion show the Home Economics girls gave for chapel—Excel- lent Junior program, too. Valentines floated around all day on February 14th—Hearts on sleeves! That’s O. K., Kids, even if basketball season is over, you’ve won enough games for old N. B. to be proud of you. MARCH: So-o0-o much can happen in the spring. The young mens’ fancies turned to love and the Junior girls’ fancies turned to a swell surprise party for the Junior boys. That cake walk!—and a super-delicious Eighth Grade party, to say nothing of the three one act plays given by the Dramatic Club made March an exciting month. And THE SPAN went to press too! ! The District Literary Contest was held March 29th. APRIL: The Senior trip to Washington was a super one, too. Gosh, that Junior-Senior party was one never to be forgotten. Thanks to the Juniors! Everyone is still laughing about that donkey baskeball game. MAY: My, but no talent was wasted in that Senior play. The Seniors were proud as punch over it. How about the Federation meeting, FHA girls? Pretty “Chick” wasn’t it? ... Such an array of gals in spring frocks! Spring exams—Oh, dear! Do we or dont wera JUNE: That was a divine banquet for the Seniors. The swish of formals—Gee Whiz! That final issue of the BRIDGE BULLETIN had the school in an uproar! The Glee Club really showed talent in the well-selected songs for Commencement. Those poor, dignified Seniors, smiling through tears, not knowing whether to laugh or ery. Graduation was wonderful and yet so sad. The rest of the kids seemed very happy over their vacation. And THE SPAN came out!—Really did! RRR RR Ree eee GO © NNR NR Nee eV eV VeVoews ( 42 ) Glee Club The Glee Club, under the direction of Mr. Robert G. See, Jr., began its activities of the year on October 29 by electing the following: TOYS HORATH I A at Goer eced one Go aS DO DIeed tae ©, CGH eek On (OREO DIOR ONS Evans Thompson WARGO TROT no coe p0ebe noes bnoa sar aemonp Ome 6 Frank Spencer SQORAHA) aeonnhnteeodnac 1 s¢gonessonhanaponas wos Ghomowoor Price Hodges TOAST OT eee deat a ate ened CO) Siejeetons th ar ee erodes Judy Garrett Vb lowWen moll Oe tate IE WOHUONE 55 ons Cunootr dob ohOapauesdgeenoar Frances Blackburn The Glee Club took an active part in programs put on by different organizations of the school as follows: the “American Education Week” program—November 14; the Christmas play put on by the Dramatic Club—December 19; other activities in the spring, and finally, Commencement exercises. MEMBERS Gracie Alford, Jerry Alford, Mildred Alford, Jack Arthur, Helen Austin, Edison Bir- mingham, Audrey Blackburn, Charles Blackburn, Frances Blackburn, Grey Blackburn, Helen Blackburn, Eldon Bolt, Hilda Bywaters, Audrey Calhoun, Dorman Camden, Betty Campbell, Barbara Cash, Betty Jean Campbell, Clarice Cash, Frances Cash, Rudolph Clay- tor, Betty Coffey, Dorothy Coffey, Carol Desper, Barbara Dod, Joan Dod, Betty Fainter, Kate Fainter, Wert Faulkner, Flora Ferguson, Lucille Ferguson, James Firebaugh, Phyllis Fleming, Judy Garrett, Gladys Ginger, Lloyd Glenn, Betty Goodwin, Charles Gregory, Edwin Grow, Teddy Hale, Deloris Hickman, Doris Hickman, Harvey Hickman, Price Hodges, Phyllis Huffman, Sam Johnson, Ward Johnson, Bernice Kerr, Helen Kerr, Regena Lawhorn, Gale Leech, John Lewis, Barbara Martin, Robert Martin, Nat Massie, Frances Mayo, Theresa Mayo, Marvin McCullough, Nancy McCullough, Ronald McCullough, Thelma McDaniel, Betty McFaddin, Jimmy McFaddin, Edith McManamay, Lucy Mc- Manamay, Marion McManamay, Henry Miller, Boyd Mitchell, Emily Mohler, Betty Moore, Lois Moore, Nathaniel Moore, Betsy Oglesby, Jackie Perkins, Joe Perkins, Billy Pollock, Arnold Reynolds, Rachel Reynolds, Laura Leigh Riley, Nadine Shepherd, Dot Smiley, James Smith, Eddie Snider, Frank Spencer, Evans Thompson, Joan Thomp- son, Marian Thompson, Mildred Thompson, Leonard Tolley, Thelma Vest, Frances Wal- lace, Maxine Watts, Wilson Watts, Rachel Wilcher, Mary Jane Woodson Peggy Woodson. ee er a Ns a eS BOO) er eet ee ee ee ee ( 43 ) Dramatic Club i | | | OFFICERS President Jus tee noe ee ee Jerry Alford Vice-President? 2.). 5) ae ee ee Wilson Watts Secretary. 2.03. ..00.). ae Frances Blackburn Lrédsurernc- ee Maxine Watts ) DOILSOL-S at eee eure Mrs. Judy, Mr, See, Mrs. Clayton MEMBERS Gracie Alford, Jerry Alford, Mildred Alford, William Baldock, Barbara Barger, Edison Birmingham, Frances Blackburn, Grey Blackburn, Helen Blackburn, Eldon Bolt, Nova Bolt, Tressie Bowen, Barbara Jeanne Cash, Betty Campbell, Betty Jean Campbell, Audrey Calhoun, Dorman Camden, Betty Coffey, Barbara Dod, Joan Dod, Lorean Dudley, Betty Fainter, Kate Fainter, Lucille Ferguson, James Firebaugh, Phyllis Fleming, Judy Gar- rett, Lloyd Glenn, Sonny Gilmore, Eddie Grow, Charles Gregory, Betty Goodwin, Teddy Hale, Deloris Hickman, Doris Hickman, Harvey Hickman, Phyllis Huffman, Ward John- son, Helen Kerr, Talmadge Kidd, Anne Lewis, Gale Leech, John Lewis, Jacob Luns- ford, Sarah Lomax, William Lomax, Barbara Martin, Roy Carter Martin, Lucy McManamay, Marion McManamay, Theresa Mayo, Jim McFaddin, Betty Moore, Lois Moore, Mary Moore, Emily Mohler, Betsy Oglesby, Edwin Osborne, William Pollock, Joe Perkins, Arnold Reynolds, Mae Rhodes, Dwight Slough, Dot Smiley, James Smith, Frank Spencer, Nadine Shepherd, Eddie Snider, Jane Thompson, Joan Thompson, Evans Thompson, Mildred Thompson, Leonard Tolley, Mildred Tolley, Thelma Vest, Shirley Watkins, Cathryn Watts, Maxine Watts, Wilson Watts, Dorothy White, Jane Whittingon, Peggy Woodson, Frances Worley. PSR NR RN NNR RNR RN IG HM Oot RR as ( 44 ) Dramatic Club The main efforts of the club this year were devoted to work in various groups such as staging, lighting, costuming, and make-up. This was well illustrated in the plays given by the Dramatic Club. On December 19, 1946, the Dramatic Club presented the Christmas play Why The Chimes Rang by Elizabeth McFaddin, with cast as follows: HOlG erin te cease os ar con anke en anee oe ea 3 Judy Garrett SLCC TIA ee oe Leet Theresa Mayo (Substitute: Deloris Hickman) OTE C La er ee Ta ETE SMe eee oi cet wee OPS 3's ibs Jerry Alford INgit GANGh VDI MGHORS enon bows Magee PAanO oe mon ob eo oe Jane Whittington IN GO RISA oa ci 5 Wd ASR OOOO aac SS era RN crn een a 2 Wilson Watts PN ANA OUI i: niet Oe gai Caos } AGRE Seno cre ironic Dorman Camden AW HROWT HRD sc Da lee SRE Chas ci OLRM REL ro. ORTON Orca rc Leonard Tolley A UTA, URC sae on chase bh et wonomsnede ce gaan H ens Barbara Martin Nip, Weta GOUMMOR)... cugeeakonun Aodon gene smaduaen nade. Lloyd Glenn PLUTO OCT beets ude rng G elas Vine es he AN lo Lucy McManamay SHINS ARGC losin o SEED. nel Goth eRe ROR OO ie cea ica cytes Evans Thompson FG, TERRA s oi Bao 0 AES MO Oran BOD CaO Oe cic Grey Blackburn The main production of the year, given on March 28, 1947, was a group of one act plays: Bargains by Katherine Kester; Three Pills In A Bottle by Rachel Field; and The Neighbors by Zona Gale. The casts of the plays are as follows: BARGAINS TROT CE ne eS Naar ae a ons RS TS Jane Whittington Oe: SUAS OWAl 6. ondacate dn enone +05 Gong an beer benonoorn Catherine Watts WVCTL eee ee) eed MMe sO as seo Ke wwe es Eddie Snider GMiye IDonAKe (OMGh MUONTOON De on oop tS 6 coe pe Res apiso.s una NOUS 3059 © Dot Smiley THREE PILLS IN A BOTTLE TOW MSRTIUS He erties os eeMeN OL fe aie ead) 2s ete eke Ao Charles Gregory GMiNe WAKehonis) SONOS. a5000eo nada g nue O46 pode oan eoono est Mildred Alford Avoniddle-adged Gentlengnn.. 2.2.2. ae ciao oe fae Dorman Camden TLESES OL ee ee MM re Aiea oee arenes fy seca ho. ousiie a naen aute Eddie Grow IN EROS Ch MOCKAC. . sac sab tad. omebnonee neo doess 50 .uneadd Lloyd Glenn HisSteSOU ee Oe ones aie ees aera arenes Jerry Alford JN Ror TNS CWO. coo napadebor gente dpoctieaaande-oed abt Lorean Dudley TCT SO1L MS ey as ee te Fee Sled ses ee Frances Blackburn CAN 11 esc avg Oca tears tier ee ois: Betty Moore WES? TDG ANG: ZNO Soo comb eno Bee ood obec aod Oe Oe pet Grey Blackburn ONG eeW ALIVATIUS Pie ae ee ee ere eee em gas Frank Spencer POLET See Te Ee TO oe, aM LTS OTIS sais) Cosi Wilson Watts Rep Ae eke Gem tn Sete es oe OR tT a OTe RN Gs aur MEAS Betty Goodwin WEES DAG a eae WUROMRIK(, Oso cao neo Cane. sunk do 6 oemoO ood agen. Bok Nova Bolt HVEKE” A Wi OLR we ea ee Bie, BG AR Oo ce TRAE Ont. or 5, MERC Lucy McManamay WEIS” LOK) TOUMISUUCHAAN. o.500nenbocce on sock oodonus shaded Barbara Dod IR RR RR RSS a NR NTS ECO EE DN ESS ei MR Dot React a) Future Homemakers of America NATURAL BRIDGE CHAPTER OFFICERS Presihenta pet ee ee eee Barbara Dod RepOnte re) Joan Thompson Vice-=Prendentaaeteenan Betty Campbell Scrap; Book Editors ee SECTCTAT eee Mildred Thompson Mary Moore, Frances Cash TRCOSUN CT. aa ee eee Lucille Ferguson SNOUSOT=— ee eee ae Mrs. Virginia Tardy ROLL Gracie Alford, Mildred Alford, Bernice Altizer, Barbara Barger, Audrey Blackburn, Frances Blackburn, Grey Blackburn, Helen Blackburn, Nova Bolt, Tressie Bowen, Rae Nell Burks, Hilda Bywaters, Audrey Calhoun, Gladys Camden, Betty Campbell, Mildred Claytor, Virginia Claytor Betty Coffey, Dorothy Coffey, Carol Desper, Georgie Desper, Joan Dod, Lorean Dudley, Kate Fainter, Ruby Fainter, Judy Garrett, Betty Goodwin, Deloris Hickman, Doris Hickman, Helen Huffman, Phyllis Huffman, Helen Gay Kerr, Ruby La Rue, Regina Lawhorne, Gale Leech, Jean Leech, Anne Lewis, Eula Markham, Virginia Marshall, Barbara Martin, Frances Mayo, Emliy Mohler, Betty Moore, Lois Moore, Thelma McDaniel, Betty McFaddin, Edith McManamay, Lucy McManamay, Mar- ion McManamay, Betsy Oglesby, Martha Reynolds, Rachel Reynolds, Mildred Rhodes, Osie Rhodes, Nadine Shepherd, Dorothy Slough, Frances Stoner, Marguerite Swartz, Jane Thompson, Mildred Tolley, Thelma Vest, Frances Wallace, June Watkins, Cathryn Watts, Doris Watts, Dean Wells, Lula Mae West, Mary Jane Woodson, Peggy Woodson, Rachel Wiicher. COLORS FLOWER ted White Red Rose F. H. A. CREED We are the Future Homemakers of America. We face the future with warm courage and high hope. ... for we have the clear consciousness of seeking old and precious values. _.. for we are the builders of homes, homes for America’s future. Homes where living will be the expression of everything that is good and far. _.. Homes where truth, and love, and security, and faith will be realities, not dreams. _.. WE ARE THE FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA. WE FACE THE FUTURE WITH WARM COURAGE AND HIGH HOPE.” Official creed of the Future Homemakers of America. G47 ) SCCTCLO TUNE a eee ‘ET COSTE CT: arene Literary Club OFFICERS FRED OTCET Fare to oe hoch 8 orci RO a ae NOUS OR von adh oo cab Boyd Mitchell Price Hodges Dorman Camden Lucille Ferguson Betty Campbeli Mrs. Bernice K. Francis During the war the Literary Societies were inactive throughout Virginia, but in 1946- 47 the Literary Society of Natural Bridge was again organized, this time under the di- rection of Mrs. Francis. After several months of concentated work the Natural Bridge contestants met the other schools of the district on March 29. Winners of this contest were sent to Bridgewater to compete in the regional contest. pete in the state contest at Charlottesville. Jerry Alford Dorman Camden Betty Campbell Betty Jean Campbell Barbara Jean Cash Betty Coffey Phyllis Fleming Lucille Ferguson James Firebaugh Judy Garrett Toby Garrett Edwin Grow Doris Hickman MEMBERS Ted Hale Price Hodges Phyllis Huffman Helen Kerr Talmadge Kidd Ruby La Rue Johnny Lewis Theresa Mayo Edith McManamay Lucy McManamay Jimmy McFaddin Betty Ray Moore Mary Moore Emily Mohler These winners will com- Boyd Mitchell Betsy Oglesby Edwin Osborne Billy Pollock Edward Snider Dorothy Smiley Joan Thompson Marian Thompson Mildred Thompson Leonard Tolley Maxine Watts Jane Whittington Peggy Woodson SN TT NN NNN eR NR RR IG Q[gg eet Ree eee et ( 48 ) Monogram Club In the spring of 1946, the boys of N. B. H. S. who had previously received monograms decided to reorganize the Mongoram Club. The following officers were elected before school closed, in order that they might be ready for work at the beginning of the fall term: PPP OSUC. CT Lae ee caaete coool easd caeiexs Tovar ss Wilson Watts Vice-President Secretary IMRAN obi SU bane dd ou colo o AO bs 6 OO OuuidD 6 tion Oot creche Frank Spencer Many activities have been enjoyed by the Club throughout the year. One of the high- lights was the Monogram dance, which was held in the school auditorium during the Christmas holidays. Another exciting time was had by all when a “siddy” little play was presented as a part of a moneymaking program for the school. In addition to those activities mentioned, there were many others which helped make this club a most enjoyable one. All of the members wish to express their deepest appreciation and sincere thanks to their sponsor, Mr. Robert Childress for his enduring patience and untiring efforts to- ward making our 1946-47 club a success. MEMBERS Wert Faulkner, Dorman Camden, Randolph Lunsford, Dexter Lunsford, William Pol- lock, Jerry Alford, Frank Spencer, Wilson Watts, Peston Campbell, James McCullough, Talmadge Kidd, Henry Miller, Henry Bryant, Edwin Bare, Sam Johnson, Maynard Fain- ter, Curtis Lotts, Evans Thompson, Toby Garrett, Price Hodges. we eG WG or oe. e) o o o ee Oe oe oe oe Oe Oe oe oe ee oe oe oe ( 49 ) Library Staff If you had walked down the halls of Natural Bridge High School in 1939, then again in 1947 and opened the door of the library, you would see a great change had taken place between your visits. Instead of a few hundred books, you would see several thousand. The newspapers, which used to be on a reed stick, are now on a regular news- paper holder. There are all kinds of magazines on a shelf to themselves. Seven sets of reference books are included in the reference collection. One set, “The World Book,” was gotten this year. An electric stylus has also been added to make the cataloging more effective. Library permits are being used, which makes it easier for pupils and teachers. The library isn’t alk work, however. How could it be when the assistant librarians remember that wonderful party given to them by the librarian, Mrs. Stickler. Although Mrs. Strickler can’t be at school all of the time, she has done a grand job in making the library at Natural Bridge High what it is today. The library staff is composed of the librarian, Mrs. M. P. Strickler, and the follow- ing assistants: Mildred Alford Martha Reynolds Audrey Calhoun Dorothy Smiley Gladys Camden Jane Thompson Frances Cash Joan Thompson Deloris Hickman Maxine Watts Anne Lewis Jane Whittington Betsy Oglesby Peggy Woodson Oe ee EN (0 Y) RNR NNR RRR RR RR RRR RR ( 50 ) Span Staff In early December, the Senior Class held one of the most important meetings of the year, the purpose of which was to make decisions regarding the election of the staff for the school publication, THE SPAN. It was first decided that the staff, with the exception of the class representatives, were to come from the Senior Class. Secondly, the class chose a group of students from which the faculty appointed the four main positions on the staff, namely, editor, two assistant editors and business manager. The other positions were then filled by class appointment. The staff is as follows: EOUCOT Are Choate se cl acer eke Jerry Alford Lucille Ferguson Mildred Thompson IBUISOMASS WHGOGHROP coon one asbagc00s Frank Spencer ClassaRepresentative.....4- see Rae Nell Burks Advertising Manager ........... Dorman Camden P ; Audrey Blackburn SDOGESE LE OULONS een eater 1 Toiadee rida IMO AHO OS IBCWONP oacceasugecaboes Billy Pollock Circulation mVianag ema once eee ier Nova Bolt SDONSOT Sree ee rors Mrs. Virginia Tardy ASSUSLAIIGES DONSOLS Shee eae Mrs. Jane Judy Mr. Dan Burger On behalf of the school, THE SPAN staff wishes to express its appreciation to Mrs. Virginia Tardy, the worthy sponsor of THE 1946-47 SPAN. Her willing spirit and untir- ing efforts have helped to make this publication a success. We also. wish to express our appreciation to Mr. Burger for his splendid leadership in securing ads; to Mrs. Judy for her helpful suggestions; to Barbara Dod and Eddie Watts for their artistic contributions, to Mrs. Jean Braford for her help with the typing; and to all other persons not connected with the staff who have been of assistance in publishing this annual. The class representatives who assisted the staff are: Junior: Edith McManamay; Freshman: Lloyd Glenn; Eighth Grade: Eula Markham, Edward Snyder, William Coffey. ee RR RR RRR RRR RR RRR GW Oh RRR NN NN NNN Gore) Bridge Bulletin Staff EGitor-In-ENiey Gow cas ch cyt eee te eee Jane Whittington ASSISTANGLE GLLOTS maa n reat een Barbara Dod, Maxine Watts FeaturexE itor te cays e Cee ne ee ee ees Mildred Thompson Feature Writersatie-a ain eae Joan Dod, Barbara Jeanne Cash SPOTES LGUOTS aie lero eee: Joan Thompson, Price Hodges FimOorn. EL OLLOTS eae a ee eee Nova Bolt, Talmadge Kidd EXCRONGe TE AO Tae tee re ea et ere Lucille Ferguson Proofs Reader Arsreee sea te wate at aoe EE ee Betty Campbell ASSISTARISEE Rte tomy deen ra ener tert Barbara Jeanne Cash, Wilson Watts Circulagais Manag Cia, aorta eee ee eee Mary Moore (A'SSUSLGILUS aR ta eee Phyllis Fleming, Eddie Grow, Leonard Tolley ClassPReportenrs ace sere ae Emily Mohler, Clarice Cash, Betty Jean Campbell, Peggy Woodson, Marion Thompson, : Edith McManamay, Rae Nell Burks. INCAUS EER CDOTLCT Sanaa nant terrae Shirley Watkins, Deloris Hickman, Theresa Mayo, Betsy Oglesby The “Bridge Bulletin” Staff sent the first number of its eighth volume off to press in October under the capable editorship of Jane Whittington; Barbara Dod and Maxine Watts holding the assistant editorship. Up through the years the little “B.B.” has had a lively history. From a mimeographed periodical of questionable journalism, it has progressed to its present state of being a printed, standard school newspaper. It has been through the ceaseless work of Mrs. Jane Judy that the “Bulletin” has been such a top-ranking newspaper of its class this year. The “Bridge Bulletin” staff wishes express its deepest appreciation to Mrs. Judy; to Mr. Burger, who so capably handled the advertisements; to Mrs. Francis and Mrs. Hodges, who have given their assistance in innumerable ways. ee eed SS er OQ 2) OR em oma es ( 52 ) SENIOR IS LAST EDITION SUE ING OUT Go Alford Heads 1947 Span The staff of the N. B. H. S, an- nual, The Span, was elected on December 6 at a special meting of the Senior class. This year the Seniors decided that the whole staff, with the exception of class representatives, should come from the Senior class. In former years some members of other classes have held important positions on the staff, The Seniors first chose a group of members of their class who they thought would make good leaders of the Span staff. Then the Editor, two Assistant Editors, and the Business Manager were selected from the group of chosen seniors by the faculty. At a second meeting the Seniors elected other members of the staff and their own class repre- sentative. All other classes elected their class representatives in the Same manner. The members of the staff are: Jerry Alford Assistant Editor... Lucille Ferguson, Mildred Thompson ‘Business Manager Frank Spencer Club Editor Sports Editors... Kidd, Audrey Blagkburn Photographic Editor 0... Billy Pollock Advertising Manager......... Dorman Camden (Continued on page two) WISE UP ON NBHS HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL? 1. How many volumes dees our library contain? 2. What year did we stop sing our athletic field? 3. What year did the new Natu- rai Bridge High School open? 4. What was the color of the Span year before last ? 5. What is Mr. Strickler’s mid- dle name? 6. How many credits are you re- quired to have to be a Junior? 7. What type of heating unit is used here? 8. What color are the draperies in the home economics room? 9. Where is the main light switch for the high school building? 10. ‘What was the name of, the play the Junior Class of ’46 gave? 11. What kind of typewriter is used in the office? 12. How many more new teach- Dance Is Tonight Figure Begins 7.30 December 20 is a red letter day at N. B. H. S. Not only does it mark the beginning of Christmas holidays, but an important sovial event will take place that eve- ning at 7:30 in the high school auditorium. For the first time in the history of the school the Boys’ ‘Monogram Club is sponsoring a - ; % D dance. For those who will be un-f o ® Eee muer AG, Be eR able to attend, here’s a last min-fo™° BS play, 5 NR Ca eines ave ing,” by ‘Elizabeth McFaddin, ute inside scoop on what the dance ‘ will be like adopted from the story of the ; : ; Same name by Raymond McDona!d The Decoration Committee! aiden was presented. The Glee which will consist 6f the wiole lnk, plang fe do al@ohd ‘ich A Club will sing special music dur- ’ S to jo of a bia his ‘ ing the program. converting the auditorium ‘nto a The cast of the play is as fol- twentieth century Stork Club.) S : ‘ ._, jlows: Holger, a peasant boy, Judy There will be an enormous Christ- Garrett; Steen, his younger broth- ee ‘tree in = center of a au-ler, Theresa Mayo; Bertel, their un- rtorium wit J ten Ay cle, Jerry Alford; an old woman. Christmas balls, lights, and tinsel. Sane Whittington; a priest, Wilson Paper streamers are to be hung Watts; a rich man Doenian Cam- from the ceiling to one foot from den; a courtier, Leonard Tolley; a the floor. It is rumored, too, that ae ae oat 2 . . {wealthy woman, Barbara Martin; mistletoe will be one of the main = -7.y)jan aged scholar, Lloyd Glenn; a decorations. (Watch out, girls!) - i A - ‘ young girl, Lucey MeManamay; the Pine brush will be the basic dec-|) - p A king, Evans Thompson; an angel, oations for the windows, accord- ¢ ; : Grey Blackburn. ing to the plans, as well as ivory AEA, Lae The play tak i and red candles to set off a typical]. pt poh Oa place in Europe 3 in the Middle Ages, and various Christmas scene. aie committees, made up of the other One of the highlights of the eve- members of the Dramatic (Club, night will be the initiation of the have been jworking on staging, new members of the Monogramhighting, properties, make-up, and Club, who are Toby Garrett, Price costuming in keeping with the Hodges, Evans Thompson and Cur- tis Lotts. Nobody knows exactl (Contined on page five THE BIG BLUES Chimes Rang” The Christmas program _ this year was put on by the Dra- matic and Glee Clubs. The pro- gram owas presented on the Carol Desper Talmadge setting. RY ipa FIRST ROW: Evans P SECOND ROW: Butch Faulkner, Curtis Lotts, Dexter Lunsford, Sam Johnson, Frank Spencer, Preston Campbell, Henry Bryant. Basketball Season Opens Jan. Io ompson, Betty Campbell, Max- Wilson Watts, e Hodges, Jerry Alford, Randolph Lunsford, Billy Pollock. Thompson, Dorman Camden, Thompson Elected jie watts, Edith McManamay |. tae gi ‘ j Marion Thompson, Gale Leech, Students En io our Captain, Leech 3etty Fainter, Phyllis Huffman, Joy Of Williamsburg December 13 was a lucky day (instead of the tradition that Fri- day the thirteenth is + unlucky) for many Natural Bridge Graded School and Natural Bridge High School students. Mrs. J. K. David- son, assisted by iMiss Violet John- son and Mr. Pete Sensabaugh, chaperoned these students on a tour of many historical spots of the Old Dominion. On Friday the group visited (Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, at Charlottesville. Rich- mond was next on the map, where the students saw the state capitol, the park, museum and St. John’s Episcopal Church, where Patrick Henry made his famous _ speech. land Joan Thompson; Guards: Mil- ved Claytor, Jean Leech, Virginia Claytor, Carol Desper, Lucille Ferguson, Audrey Blackburn and Lorean Dudley. Ten new basketball uniforms have arrived. They are blue with white trimming. To complete the outfits white shoes will be worn. Due to the lack of uniforms some lof the squad will have to wear those of last year. On Monday, December 16, the basketball girls played an off- schedule game with Lexington High School at Lexington. The line-up for the game was as fol- lows: Forwards, Mildred Thomp- son, Betty Campbell, Maxine Watts: Guards, Jean Leech, Mil- (Continued on page three) Co-Captain The basketball girls are getiing ready for a full and hard season of fourteen games, beginning of- ficially January 10. There has al- ready been an off-schedule game with Lexington in the Lexington High School, December 16, at 4:00 p. m On November 25 the basketball girls elected as their captain, Mildred Thompson, and Jean Leech as co-captain. Mary Moore was also elected manager. Jerry Alford will serve as timekeeper, and Frances Cash, scorekeeper. The NB. Hew. girls’ basketball squad for the season will include the following. Forwards: Mildred (Continued on page four) ( 53 ) ers will we have? ' Watts Is President Hodges Elected WILSON WATTS Wilson Watts and Price Hodges were elected President and Vice- President respectively, of the 1946- 47 Student Government Associa- tion of Natural Bridge High School on Monday, October 14. The election was the close of one of the most exciting events in the whole school year. The Vice-President was again chosen ‘from the junior room, and the President from the senior class, but instead of having running mates, a5 in former years, the and vice-presidential candidates ran on separate tick- ets} esiden ial “The following nominees were secret ballot to run for the office of president: Jane Whit- tington, Derman Camden, and ,Wilson Watts. The ones who ran for vice-president were Edith Me- elected by Manamay, Price Hodges, and Joe Perkins. Each candidate chose a campaign manager, and soon the school wads almost buried under posters urging voters to “Vote for Watts, the former Mayor of Ben Salem”, or “Don’t be coo-coo! Vote for Jane Whittington,” or “At N. B. where the girls grow tall, Cam- den is the best and a friend to all.” Posters for vice presidential nominees were in evidence too. ,Some read “Vote for McManamay” ) or “What’s up, Doc? Perkins is the man,” or “If you have any “LEFT TO RIGHT: Barbara Dod, Jane Whittington, Vice-President re ere PRICE HODGES brains, for. Price Hodges”. The hard fought campaign made up the busiest part of the activi- ties of the school a week before it took place. Arguments were held in each homeroom, in the halls, on each of the school buses as to who would make the best boy or girl to fill these important student government offices. The assembly program on Monday was devoted entirely to the elections. The cam- paign managers were: Mildred Al- you'll vote ford for Jane, Billy Pollack for Dorman, Jerry Alford for Wilson, Bernice Altizer for Edith, Eddie Grove for Price, Henry Miller and Rodney White for Joe. Campaign speeches were made by Frank Spencer for Dorman, Lucy Me- Manamay for Edith, and by the campaign managers of the other candidates. All the candidates also spoke a few well chosen words, promising to fulfill the duties of the office for which they were run- ning, to the best of their abilities, if elected, The students then form- ed into two lines to vote by secret ballot. If not already chosen, a student government member from each home room will be elected soon to represent that room on the council group. The,new officers, Wilson Watts and Price Hodges, will lead the group chosen in this manner. Cheerleaders Initiated Millie Alford, arbara Barger, Frances Blackburn, Gracie Alford. PAGE TWO THE BRIDGE BULLETIN THE BRIDGE BULLETIN Published By The Students Of NATURAL BRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Printed by Harlow’s Pyint Shop, Lexington, Virginia. SS Editor = _.... Jane Whittington __.._.... Barbara Dod, Maxine Watts Aésistant. Editors e. acs Feature Editor —— = _ Mildred Thompson Feature Writers: Joan Dod, Barbara Jeanne Cash z Joan Thompson, Price Hodges ... Nova Bolt, Talmadge: Kidd ill Pollock Sports Editors . Humor Editors —-— d Humor Writer: B Exchange Editor ————— —-— ——-__- Proof Reader Assistants: Circulation Manager Assistants: Phyllis Class Reporters — Lucille Ferguson Betty Campbell Watts. Natural Bridge High School, October 21, 1946 DO YOU REALLY KNOW. What Student Government is? Everyone recognizes the name, and yet few know what it really means. There are many conceptions of Student Government, of which the most common are these: an organization to spy on people; some- thing to have because everyone else has; and an organization whose whole sole purpose is to promote better citizenshjp, by preparing boys and girls for the world of tomorrow, with high ideas at all times. When you have this third kind of Stu- dent Government in your high school, cherish, respect, and honor it at all times. However, you can’t have this type of Student Government with just a snap of your fingers. It takes ‘hard work on the part of the Council members and the support of the student body, one hundred per cent. The Council members are stu- dents chosen by the student body, and representing their wants, ideas, needs, in order to bring about a closer under- standing between the faculty and the boys and girls. If you elect your Council members just to s¢e how much fault you can find with them, then you don’t have a constructive or- ganization, you have an old woman’s club tearing you down. Council members are put in the same limelight as the traditional preacher’s son. Some people think that Student Council members are supposed to be ‘goodie goodies’, Why this is, is beyond us. They are elected to work, and not to see how ood they can be. Of course, the best way to put something over is by setting a good example, but the council members are just like you—they make mistakes, too. We who are here this year have a big job ahead of us. We have elected our Council members and now is the time to go to work and back up our Student Government with coopera- tion. Let’s do our best to make it a better and more efficient organization, one to be proud of. We helped to make it good last year—lat’s make it still better this year and in the years to come. Percentage Attendance For Month’ Ending Wednesday, October 9 Rank Homeroom Teacher Per Cent Kirst, Place = SA] eMrs. Brancis) se 98.28 Second Place —.. _. 8C Mrs. Moore — ..... Z 97.24 Third Place -— 9 Mrs. Blackburn 95.74 Fourth Place — ... Senior Mrs. Fifth Place — Sixth Place '.. Eo SB a MIs, ___..... Junior Mrs. Entire. Schdol 2 Let’s pull this average up next month! American Education F.H. A. The first meeting of the Future Sniffin’ Puppy __ The Bullétin gossiper caught lit- tle Rover coming out of his dog- house the other day..and after twisting his tail, found out these sniff-icant facts: —Sniff—Sniff— Butch ‘Faulkner’s car broke down on the way to the Hop Fri- day. Wev’s heard better excuses, Butch! —Sniff—Sniff— Is it Buena Vista or Natural Bridge that makes Eula Markham and Dorothy Coffey go to sleep in their classes? —Sniff—Sniff— Violet Wilcher, why don’t you show the whole school your en- gagement ring, instead of just showing it to the pupils in 8B? —Sniff—Sniff— Of course, Edith McManamay is always “Perkin” around. —Sniff—Sniff— Leslie Thompson would love to live in the State Theater in Lex- ington. —Sniff—Sniff— Why are Ruby LaRue, Dorothy Slough, and Betty Jean Campbell always fussing at each other? —Sniff—Sniff— A little “White” girl is look- ing for Buzzard Bate. : —Sniff—Sniff— Gladys Camden is always sing- ing; “Give Me Five Minutes More, and “I don’t Know Why I Love You Like I Do.” —Sniff—Sniff— . We wonder why “Pete” Spenc- er goes to Greenlee so much. Could it be Cash’s store? —Sniff—Sniff— Frances Blackburn seems to have given her heart to the Army. How about it, Frances? —Sniff—Sniff— Well, Nancy McCullough, when is the wedding gonna be, and who is the lucky fellow? —Sniff—Sniff— Who was the little eighth grader who saw Henry Bryant and Mary Jane Woodson trucking down the road one night the other week? —Sniff—Sniff— Hey, Bessie Reynolds, how is Chub Green? —Sniff—Sniff— Mrs. Brown has a good way of Week Is Planned Every teacher of N.B.H.S. will do something to promote observ- ance of American Education Weel November 10 through 16. Topics for the week are Practicing Brotherhood, Building World Se- curity, Facing New Tasks, Devel- oping Better Communities, Strengthening Home Life, Invest- ing in Education, and Promoting Health and Safety The purpose of American Edu- cation Week is to call to the at- tention of the public the import- ance of education in the life of our democracy. Patrons are invit- ed to visit the school during this week. A special program, center- ing around them, will be giv- en by the student body the after- noon of November 14. Homemakers of America was held Wednesday, October 9, in the au- ditorium. Seventy-six members at- tended. Officers of the club, who were chosen at the May meeting, are Barbara Dod, resident; Betty Campbell, vice-president; Mildred Thompson, secretary; Lucille Fer- guson, treasurer; and Joan Thomp- son, reporter. Plans were made for improve- ment of the home and school, to promote money-making activities, and to sponsor various forms of entertainment. The members welcomed faculty advisors, Mrs, Tardy ,advisor also for last year, and Mrs. Wilma M. White, assist- ant home economics teacher. The club is starting out in a big way and the members hope to get more plans under way soon, two Virginia | keeping her pupils from misbe- having—just onion peeling for one hour. Cat Brown makes eyes at John- ny Lewis every time she is going to Buena Vista, —Sniff—Sniff— Eddie Grow sems to be getting entirely too popular with the 8th graders of N. B. H. S. What about it, Eddie? —Sniff—Sniff— What’s this we hear about Hampton Lotts getting married at Christmas? Who will be the lucky bride, Bernice Kerr or Doris John- son? —Sniff—Sniff— A little bird flew by and left a letter for Barbara Barger. —Sniff—Sniff— All the work on the the new building halts when the basket- ball girls go out to practice. —Sniff—Sniff— What’s this we hear about Tal- madge Kidd and Dorothy Rad- ford? —Sniff—Sniff— Regena Lawhorn: “June, why do your like your diet?” June Watkins: “Because it does so much for the will power and so little for the waist line.” —Sniff—Sniff— Mrs. Tardy: “I told you, Rae Nell, that my age was a secret.” Rae Nell Burks: You'll let it out some day, though.” Mrs. Tardy: “I doubt it. When I have kept it for 69 years. Iean keep it forever.” _ —Sniff—Sniff— Mrs. Francis: “You deceived me before we were married. You told me you were well off.” Mr, Francis: “I was, but I didn’t. know it.” —Sniff—Sniff— Mr. See: “My wife prefers tea for breakfast, while I -perfer cof- fee.” 5 -Mrs. Judy: “Then I suppose it is necessary to have both, huh?” Mr. See: “Oh, no, we com- promise.”’ Mrs. Judy: “In what way?” Mr. See: “We have tea!” —Sniff—Sniff— Thelma McDaniel: “Oh, a bee just stung me!” William Leighton: “Quick, put some ammonia on it.” Thelma: “I can’t now. He flew away.” News on “I wonder where so-and-so is these days?” is’something we all hear or say at one time or anoth- er, and it’s always nice to know just what became of last year’s graduates. So, here is, (as nearly as we can find out) what they’re doing. Four of our young lasses have gone and surprised us by getting married, Phyllis Burks, is now Mrs. John Kelly, and is living in Roanoke, Va. Nancy Ginger is now (Mrs. Bernard Wilkerson and re- sides at Glasgow, Va. Joyce John- son has just returned from her honeymoon as Mrs. Elgin Shep- herd. Margaret Radford was marf- ried last spring to Steward John- son, and is living at Natural Bridge Station, Among those going to college are Joyce Brown and Caroline Clarke at Mary Washington, Mary Gound at Occidental College in California, Annie Firebaugh at Emmanuel College, Georgia, Gwen ‘McAlphin at Madison and Mar- garet Smiley at Mars Hill Col- lege, North Carolina. Nancy Pay- ne is going to Greenbrier, West Virginia, Joyce Pollock is at Na- ( 54 ) Old Grads tional Business College, in Roan- oke, and Jimmy Gregory is at Fork Union Military Academy. Already out in the business world are Ruby Claytor, Ileta Fainter, Lois Huffman, Ruby Leighton, Dot McFaddin, Jane | ' ‘Moxley, and Lebo Wills, all of whom hold positions at the Blue Ridge [Rug plant. Claudine Rob- erts is working in the Glasgow bank and Everett Huffman is learning telegraphy at the Natural Bridge Station depot. Freddie Carter is at home tend- ing his father’s farm, Also at home are William Watts and Loyd Slough, who is planning to go in- to the service soon, Doug Leech is dreaming over the little diamond on her ‘third finger, left ‘hand, and planning her wedding. Also sporting a sparkler is Lois Wilkerson, court- esy of “Red.” She is at the Blue Ridge plant at present. No one seems to know what Elizabeth Marshall is doing. She was formerly telephone operator at the Natural Bridge exchange. Edgar Clarke is a private at Camp Lee Va NIONS and RCHIDS ¢ Orchids to Eddie Grow for mwin- ning first prize as Champion Milk- er of Rockbridge Gounty, Orchids to Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Braford for their substitute teaching. Onions to the persons who ruin- ed some of the campaign posters by marking all over them. Orchids to the busy campaign managers who were here, there, and everywhere on behalf of their candidates. Orchids to the football players who have made touchdowns. this year. Onions to Mr. Strickler for mov- ing the boys to the front of Sensa- baugh’s bus. Orchids to the 8B’s who had per- fect attendance for 12 days out of the first 20. Onions to the seniors who were late in bringing in their ring money. Orchids to Mr, See for the cour- age he thas in undertaking that rowdy Solid Geometry class. Orchids to the Vets for coming back to school again. Onions to Mr. Chilldress for making Dexter supply him with chewing tobacco. Orchids to Jean Leech and Ed- win Bare for such a honey of a romance. Onions to Mr. Burger for ring- ing the bell right on time at the end of the lunch period. Orchids to whoever is respon- sible for offering French to us. — Orchids to ‘Mr. Stoner for let- ting the kids help themselves to ‘his apples. Orchids to the Home Economics girls for‘ sponsoring the football “hop”, Onions to girls who clutter up the bathroom. Orchids to Mr. See and Mrs. Judy for trying to have a class in the library. 0. Principal’s Corner It is most difficult to find ‘a topic that would be of vital in- terest to all the’ readers of this Paper. One must keep in mind that readers of any paper have various interests, and especially readers of a school paper. There is one place in the school that pupils, teachers, parents or any person in the community may come and find reading material that will be of special interest. That place is the library. i A ares | Democracy desires specializa- tion, whereby individuals special- lize in various vocations, and other elds of endeavor, and on_ the other hand that make for coopera tion and socigq! solidarity. It is recognized that there must be specialization in education, but that unification is equally impor- tant in training of pupils if the objestives are to be carried out. In the high school, the library is one agency that has the oppor- tunity of coming in touch with alt pupils. The library has no speria- lized eccy of matcral to teach, as taere cther depar‘wents, 2+ in its work deals with all members of the student body. The library should be the cen- ter of the educational life of the school, not merely a collection of books. The books in the library have been chosen in light of the philosophy, aims and objectives of the school. This has been possible due to the fact that almost all of the books in the high school li- “brary are up to date. (Continued on page six) y) 4 A ay. . S a | ‘. % sai dade ES eee eles i i ee i i, i i ee le Se ee Se, Se Se Ste St St ar ei ee ee Se i ee, et, i, Se, Se Se Se Se SS Se a (55) Football The 1946 squad began the season by welcoming ex-Lieutenant Colonel Robert “Pop” Childress as the coach of the “Blue Atomics.” After a vigorous and “bruising” training prior to the opening of school, the team got underway by electing as co-captains Wilson Watts and Preston Campbell. The “Big Blues” were greatly strengthened by return veterans, all of whom were former letter-men. They were: Jerry Alford at right tackle, Randolph Lunsford at left tackle, and Preston Campbell, half back. The silver cup presented to the school by the Ruritan Club of Na- tural Bridge District in ’45 will have the names of the outstanding lines- men and back engraved on it. The honor this year goes to Sam Johnson, linesman and Wilson Watts, back. The squad of 46 was composed of seniors who have played their last game for their Alma Mater. To the forthcoming squad of 47 goes their best wishes and the name “Blue Atomics” to carry on to many victories. 1946 SCHEDULE Natural Bridge 2..... 12 Baglhe Rockicas. eee 0 NaturaleBridsese eee 19 Low Moor Wages. er 0 Natural Bridge 72.5. 14 Valley iligh . ...@... 30 Natural Bridges... a... 0 Buenas Vista see eee 14 Natural Bridge®........ 0 Bégiord ,¢. ee AY Natural Bridge... 2. . a 12 MING hye So eeite Ss 42 Naturals Bridgeman 13 BRASSEU tees sae ees oe 7 Watural Brujge:....:ae... fi Altay ViSTa@ie «sce «7 39 This year the Junior Varsity was initiated. This team was composed mostly of eighth and ninth graders for the purpose of giving them ex- perience for next year’s team. Two games were played with the Lexing- ton Junior Varsity and two with that of Eagle Rock. The “Little Blue Team” defeated Eagle Rock by scores of 42—0 and 41—0, while losing to Lexington by 14—0 and 13—6. The “J.Vs.” are expected to furnish much valuable material to the 1947 squad. LETTER MEN FIRST ROW: (left to right) Billy Pollock, Wert Faulkner, Evans Thompson, Curtis Lotts. SECOND ROW: Frank Spencer, Henry Bryant, Dorman Camden, Sam Johnson. THIRD ROW: Price Hodges, Randolph Lunsford, Jerry Alford, Toby Garrett. F FOURTH ROW: Dexter Lunsford, James McCullough, Preston Campbell, Wilson Watts. The remaining members of the squad are Boyd Mit- chell, Nat Massie, Emory McF addin, and Lester Fainter. oe ae ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee eee Se ee (CR. a 5 A ee en ee ee i ee ee ee ( 56 ) Football Boys’ Basketball Front row (left to right): Edwin Bare, William Pollock, William Leighton, Sam Johnson, Henry Bryant, Wert Faulkner, Dorman Camden, Frank Spencer, Evans Thompson. Back Row: Eldon Bolt, Leonard Tolley, manager; Talmadge Kidd, Coach Childress; Lester Fainter, Jimmy McFaddin, Lloyd Glenn and Charles Gregory. In spite of a fairly disappointing season, Natural Bridge High boys gave a good showing on the floor. Under the guidance of Coach Childress, the boys put into action many fast-moving plays and showed grim determination when they finally upset Fair- field by a lead of 14 points. Captain Lester Fainter was the most outstanding player of the year with his fine footwork and individual playing. William Leighton was noted for his follow-up and pivot shots. Frank Spencer excelled in his defense work and ability to “put them in from far out.” Dexter Lunsford’s passing and offensive playing were noteworthy. William Newell played fast ball and “put them through” under the basket. William Pollock, Dorman Camden, Evans Thompson, James McCullough, Wert Faulkner, Edwin Bare, Henry Bryant, Sam Johnson and Talmadge Kidd saw action in several of the games. SCHEDULE Natural Brigeer-. -.+--- 18 Troutville essere 39 Naturale Bridget .sa-e. 24 Brownsburg .......... 28 Natural Bridge ....... 18 MvenieaKalkel, os sie sabe cor 22 Natural Bridge™..... 4: 19 Effin gers see vee 28 Natural) Bridge Wine... 17 Goshen 447; .4). caren 20 Natural Bridge ........ 19 Brownspur oe es 37 Natural Bridge ........ 17 Bedfordia. eee 31 NatiraleBridcemeer ees 31 TOEMB ARNIS a5 ra ceaeo eee reg Natunrale brid oem eee isl Efingers ee eee 35 Naturale Bridceyeeeee 29 Na Be BOySacamn |) meme 20 Natural Bridge ....... 16 Goshen eee 26 Natural Bridge ....... 16 Bedtordi eee 32 Natural Bridge ....... 20 ‘LLOUtyill ews sacra saree 40 The players total points for the season are: Hainter® 3c ni eee 135 unsiordae see 17 Leighton 25-)).. eee 38 Camden te. 7 oe ee 3 Spencer’ a. ee eee 24 McCullough® 2... ae. 4 Newell) 5.)...5s ose iy Thompsons .. ..4055 ae 3 Pavlockvs 29.5.0 eee 15 aulkner. ........ 02.0.0 3 Girls’ Basketball itil, cmb sl First row (left to right): Jean Leech, Mildred Claytor, Lucille Ferguson, Virginia Claytor, Carol Desper, Edith McManamay, Marian Thompson, Maxine Watts, Betty Campbell and Mildred Thompson. Second row: Coach, Virginia Tardy, Gale Leech, Ruby LaRue, Lorean Dudley, Betty Fainter, Joan Thompson, Phyllis Huffman, Audrey Blackburn, and manager, Mary Moore. The girls’ basketball team has had a very successful 1946-47 season in spite of the fact that the entire squad was made up of inexperienced girls. The girls have worked hard, under the coaching of Mrs. Virginia Tardy, to make their team a success. Mildred Thompson was elected Captain of the 1946-47 squad, with Jean Leech, co- captain. Mary Moore was chosen manager. 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The players’ total points for the season are: Mildred Thompson ....140 Betty Campbell ....... 28 Maxine Watts ......... 56 Marian Thompson ..... 2 JOanmeENOnUpSON mene 33 ( 59 ) Spring Sports BOYS As this is being written, spring is in the air and a young man’s fancy turns, not to love, but to baseball. During the years of the war, baseball was dropped because of the lack of transportation, but this year N. B. H. S. decided to reorganize a team. Games are being scheduled with Lexington, Effinger, Eagle Rock and Troutville. The team is working toward participation in the district championship series. There is a track squad in the field, too. Shot put, Javelin, High and broad jump alike are being practiced with fervor so as to meet any challenge that may arise. Although our sprinting star, Edgar Clarke, is serving with the army of the United States, we still hope to have a very victorious year and expect many new stars to develop. At the present, the only scheduled meet is with Effinger, but we hope to have several others, besides the district meet in Lexington, and the regional meet. The team also hopes to enter the state meet in Charlottesville. This year we can look forward to seeing Spencer and Pollock at the e 5 high jump and Fainter at the dashes; while Miller and Tolley will run the 880. Dexter Lunsford promises to “take on” the mile. As a whole we are expecting a very successful season on the field. GIRLS It is also probable that the girls will field a softball team this spring, depending upon what the other schools in the county do. This sport, like baseball, was dropped during the war. Since many girls have had the opportunity to play during their physical education period this year, much interest has been created and they are looking forward to having a team. We are anxiously awaiting the time when we will see the girls in action. Those going out for softball are as follows: Edith McManamay, Lu- cille Ferguson, Mildred Thompson, Lula Mae West, Rachel Reynolds, Frances Mayo, Mildred Rhodes, Doris Watts, Ruby LaRue, Gracie Alford, Gale Leech, Virginia Claytor, Barbara Barger, Marion Thompson, Cor- rine Austin, Lorean Dudley, Jane Whittington, Jean Leech, Mildred Claytor, Joan Thompson, Joyce Moore, Frances Cash, Mildred Alford, Nova Bolt, Frances Stoner, Betty Fainter, Frances Blackburn, Mary Moore, Maxine Watts. I ee ie ee te et et ee CG Wo FPSO EPSON 6 PS Pk Ps 8 Ses ( 60 ) Cheerleaders Front Center: Jane Whittington. Left to Right: Gracie Alford, Barbara Dod, Anne Lewis, Mildred Alford, Helen Blackburn, Frances Blackburn, Barbara Barger. After several weeks of “prepping” by veteran cheerleaders, tryouts were held for new squad members. The following were elected: Gracie Alford, Barbara Barger, regulars; Anne Marie Lewis, Helen Blackburn, substitutes. New uniforms consisting of navy blue circular skirts and heavy white wool sweaters with blue monograms were worn this year. The six-girl formation was mainly used throughout the football anl basketball seasons. A formal dinner was given at the Mayflower Hotel March 14 in honor of the Pep Squad. The presentation of the honor medals to the cheer- leaders was performed by Mr. Strickler. During the three years of organization, the cheerleading has been a triumphant success. It is with deep regret that the squad loses Mildred Alford, Barbara Dod, Frances Blackburn, and Jane Whittington with the graduating class of °47. It is hoped that the organization will continue to be as much a suc- cess in the future as it has been in the past, and that it will always be an outstanding phase of school life at Natural Bridge High School. 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