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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1948 volume:

NATURAL BRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL NATURAL BRIDGE STATION, VIRGINIA 1947-48 THE SPAN published by the SENIOR CLASS ' ()LUMf: VI[ 1947-’4S Editor lo)n n McManama ' i Assoeiales CoHRINE AetSTIN - BOYD M [TCHELL Sponsors Miss Beverly Hyland - Miss Jean White CONTENTS I. ADMINISTRATION II. DEDICATION III. CLASSES IV. ACTIVITIES ATIIEETICS VI. ADVERTISEMENTS VII. AUTOGRAPHS 1 NATURAL BRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL I ALMA MATER Chiarclcd hij encircling mountains beautiful and blue, Stands our noble ALMA MATER, glorious to view, Lift thy chorus, sj)ecd it onward. Ne’er let praises fail. Hail to Thee, our ALMA MATER, Natural Bridge High School, Hail. The past four years have been happy, busy ones for the Class of 1948. As we eome to the elose of our “happy, earefree sehool days,” we wish to have before us a re¬ minder of our years spent here. This ninth volume of the Span has been eompiled for the purpose of leaving with the students eherished memories of Natural Bridge. Ill addition to presenting the light side, we have tried to give a pieture of the varied opportunities open to all at our Alma Mater. THE FACULTY Mr. H. K. Reveley Principal B. S. Hampden-Sydney M. A. William and Mary, 1947 Chemistry Mr Robert Childress Assistant Principal B. S. Civil Engineering, 7 M. I. Athletic Director Mathematics THE FACULTY First Row—Left to Right: Mrs. Bernice Francis Ohio University English Mrs. Jean Gillespie, B. S. Rockford College R. N. Northwestern School of Nursing Science, Social Studies Mrs. Anna J. Hodges William and Mary Social Studies Second Row: Miss Cynthia Knipp, A. B. Randolph-Macon College Civics, English Miss Beverly Ryland, A. B. Westhainpton College Social Studies, English, French Mrs. Rosetta Saurs, A. B. Madison College liiologij. Chemistnj, Lihranj Third Row: Mr. Rohert G. See, Jr., A. B. 1 lampden-Sydney College R. N. Westminister Choir College Mathematics, Music Mrs. Virginia Tardy, B. S. In Home Economics, Madison College Home Economics Mtss Jean White, A. B. Wc ' stliampton College Mathematics, Science Not Pk;tured: Miss Frances Sholi:s, A. B. Anges Scott College Bible STUDENT COUNCIL Maxine Watts Secret (inj William Newell Senior Marguerite Swartz Sophomore Roy C. Watts Eight-B James Firebaugh F res]} man-A Patsy Francis Eight-A Mrs. Hodges Sponsor Thomas Branch Vice-Presideiit Joe Perkins Presicle)}t AIMS and PURPOSES First —Citizcnsiiip Second— Cooperation Third— Health Fourth— Reereatioi} F iFTH— Self-I m provernent Slogan: The Sehool Community Growing Together” OBLIGATION On my honor I will seek: To serve my school and my com miinity; I prepare myselr in I and spirit for my duty To live the truth and keep faith with knowledge; To promote education as the right of every child; � To labor for the advancement of Vir¬ ginia, to bring no reproach upon her, and to emulate those who made her great among the na¬ tions by their loyalty to honor her; To remember that as a citizen of the United States, I owe allegiance to the nation and to freedom, democ¬ racy and progress among men. Dorothy Smiley Reporter Edwin Osborne F reshman-B Edison Birmingham Sophomore Barbara Cash F reshman-A Sam Blackburn Eight-A Helen Johnson Eight-B Mr. Childress Sponsor Accomplishment of 1947-48 Student Government Due to the addition of the eighth grade, the con¬ stitution of the Student Government had to be amended before the officers for the year could be elected. An amendment was adapted to provide that the President should be elected from the high¬ est class and the vice-president from the second highest class. Joe Per kins, Maxine Watts, and Boyd Mitchell, were candidates for president, and Thomas Branch, Marguerite Swartz, and Charles Gregory were the candidates for vice-president. Campaign posters and speeches flooded NBHS for the week preced¬ ing election. When the fateful day came, the stu¬ dents carried on a regular election with voting booth, ballots, and judges. The polls were kept open all day. Joe Perkins and Thomas Branch were the lucky winners. The installation ceremony was held in the audi¬ torium and followed a plan given in the state S.C.A. handbook. Mrs. Hodges acted as the in¬ stallation officer and read the obligation, which the participants repeated after her. The President was given a white candle representing pure and shining leadership, the Vice-President was given a red candle representing joy and strength; the Secretary was given a yellow candle, the Golden Torch of Service; the Reporter was given a violet candle, representing wisdom and truth, and the representa¬ tives were given the blue candles representing Wis¬ dom and Justice. Several committees were appointed by the newly elected president. This resulted in establishing monitors on the front walk and on the road in the afternoon, also in the halls a the end of each period. The Student Government tried a new plan for get¬ ting the classes to keep their homerooms clean, and it worked! The committee made out a chart of ten items to be checked, each item counting ten points. Of course, no room had a perfect score of 100 points, but some real progress was made. A satisfactory new dismissal plan was also put into effect. After the basketball season, the council spon¬ sored a play, “My Wife’s Family,” and a basketball game between the boys and girls. This game was followed by a cake-walk. The proceeds were given to the school fund. The 1947-48 Student Gouncil became a banner organization by becoming affiliated with the State S.C.A. Joe Perkins and Thomas Branch were chos¬ en as delegates to the State Convention at Fred¬ ericksburg. They returned with many new ideas for a better Student Government. At the beginning of the year, the council found themselves with two constitutions, so they had to combine them into one. Joe Perkins, Maxine Watts, Marguerite Swartz, Helen Johnson, and Barbara Jean Cash rewrote the constitution. The council members have been very fortunate this year in having Mrs. Hodges and Mr. Childress as faculty advisors. They have shown in a real way their interest in the students. Under the lead¬ ership of the faculty advisors, and with the coop¬ eration of each representative and the Student Body, the Student Government of Natural Bridge High School has had a very successful year. 9 We, the SENIOR CLASS of NATURAL BRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL wish to show our deep appreciation to Miss Cynthia Knipp, who has shown her devotion and kindness to ns and the school. To her we gratefully dedicate this NINTH VOLUME of The Span. SENIORS OFFICERS President .Boyd Mitchell Viee-President .Joe Perkins Seeretary .Betty Campbell Treasurer .Maxine Watts Sponsor .Miss Cynthia Knipp Bernice Altizer A smile is always on her face to help lighten the burdens of a iceary tvorld! Edwin Bare “The Viking” complete with the blond hair and blue eyes. - { 12 SENIORS Rudolph Claytor “Pleasure fills his youthful years; drop study, if it inter¬ feres” Betty Campbell “If eyes were made for see¬ ing, then Beauty is its own excuse for being.” Virginia Claytor “Sis has eyes that sparkle at tvill, feet that fly across a bas¬ ketball court, and a person¬ ality that clicks.” Toby Carrett “Rather outspoken, not mean¬ ing a word of it. Always try¬ ing to pull some boyish prank on someone.” ih 7 r CORRLNE AUSIIN “Friendly . . . helpful . . . willing . . . Always ready to tackle any job and do a good inb” 5 Wert Faulkner “A tvit with dunces, and a dunce tvith wit. We have yet v to see him downhearted or i pessimistic.” Mildred Claytor “As funny as a rid)ber crutch, talks inces.santly with little to say but everybody loves to hear it. Will be remembered as the wondeiiul basketball platier.” - A- Edwin Crow “Caboose, but a likeable one with a faculty for putting off today what you can do tomor¬ row.” SENIORS Peggy Conner “A gentle manner, unaffected mind, lover of peace, and friend, of Iniman kind.” James McCulloetgii “Tall, quiet, and a gentle¬ man, while a trifle lazy on the side. He will always he re¬ membered as a swell football Flora Jane Fergetson “With her curls ever in place, her quick wit and ready smile to comfort those around her.” Boyd Mitchell “Cheeks the color women strive for . . . quiet . . . de¬ pendable — both accompanied by sense and good looks.” Jackie Hannah “His ability a true .sign of to blush proves manhood.” Retry Fainter “That meek voice that sounds far, far away usually belongs to this mademoiselle . . . Conscientious, serious girl. She can also let herself go.” Henry Miller “Small, but mighty in his athletics . . . ladies’ man if there ever was one.” Margaret Harrison “Honest, sincere, and unsel¬ fish, she will make friends icherever she goes.” ,d ■t 14 SENIORS Helen Hejeeman “The picture of timidness is bestowed upon her, hut she has a winning way.” Joe Perkins “Sincerity and brevity are his main characteristics—the true ■statue of dignity.” Jean Leech “A little hard to understand hut well worth understanding.” Leonard Tolley “Attractive, indifferent and lovable in his own sort of way.” William Newell “Loud, but dignified, voted the mo.st athletic in the Setnor room, and fulfilling this posi¬ tion.” Ruby LaIWe “I tcould my horse had the speed of your tongue and so good a continuer.” Loyd Thompson “He has the name of being the smallest boy in the Senior room, but he takes it and smiles.” Edith Me Manamay “Has made her reputation as a good-natured, hard working girl.” _ SENIORS Norvell Woo ward “Better knotvn as ‘Buzzard,’ he is well liked by all who know him.” % Bessie Reynolds “A little on the serious side, hut willing to give a helping hand on every task set before her.” Laura Leigh Riley Always laughing, always lolly, q ays full offjun and folly Y y J ' E , ' . Marian Thompson “She’s a girl tvith a heart and a smile, that makes the bubbles of life worth tohile.’ 16 Dorothy Slough “She is tall and slender with dignified manner; very lov¬ able.” Not Pictured Gladys Link Mary Moore “A true pal, to help in Her tvinning ing ways jU’ Maxine Watts “Short but sweet, for inches do not make the girl.’ yy r Zi THE CLASS HISTORY Did you know that we’re out in the wide, wide world? We graduated today! And what memories we’ll eherish at N. B. H. S.l Natural Bridge, Va. June 2, 1948 Dear Gang: In the fall of 1944 we arrived at school as meek and frightened freshmen. We were hurried in to the auditorium, where we listened to a long “welcome” speech by our principal, Mr. Strickler. We 65 freshmen were then divided alphabetically into two sections. Miss Smith took over Section A and Mrs. Moore, Section B. Student Council representatives were elected as follows: A—Corrine Austin, Wallace Hickman; B—Edith McManamay, John Smith. Many times during the first part of the year Section A was minus a homeroom teacher, but the last half of the year Mrs. Franklin Francis took over the class. In the way of entertainment, we “mice” were given a party under the direction of Mrs. Moore. Our haphazard second year was spent in room 201, under the watchful eyes of Mr. Ted Lloyd, and later Mr. Tommy Lauderdale. Because of unsettled conditions of the school, about ten of the sophomore girls spent the winter with Mrs. Moore. How we missed ’em! At the beginning of the year Corrine and Boyd were elected Student Council Representatives . . . Although nothing in the form of parties highlighted our sophomore year, we were constantly enter¬ tained by the antics of Wert Faulkner and Wallace Hickman. Our Junior year was opened by the election of class officers: Price Hodges, President; Boyd Mitchell, Vice-President; Betty Campbell, Secretary; and Eddie Grow, Treasurer. Corrine and Joe were elected Student Council Representatives. This year added Betty Goodwin to our roll, but she was soon married and left us. Nobody liked us! As soon as we got settled with one teacher, she left, and in came a new one. Mrs. White was first, followed by “Old Faithful,” Mrs. Ethel Moore, and then last, but not least, Mrs. Clayton. We were very sorry to lose one of our classmates, Nat Massie, to the Navy. On April 11 we gave the Seniors of ’47 their annual prom. It turned out to be the most suc¬ cessful party of the year, thanks to the hard work of our entire junior class. Yea! We were Seniors at last. Thirty-four of us took on the work of the wholesome last year of high school. . . . The Senior Class was kept busy rais¬ ing money for the annual trip. Activities included a cake walk, dances, etc. The Seniors had decided to become radio stars! On March 21 a group of us went to Lynchburg to appear on Station WLVA on a musical program. . . . The entire class enjoyed the party given them by the sophomores. . . . The annual play was a riot! . . . Our banquet was a very formal affair with all the frills and laces of the girls and the bow ties of our handsome boys. Well, here it is June 2, 1948—the day we have waited for these many years— the day that we receive our diplomas! . . . Sniff! Sniff! So long to our old Alma mater. We will never forget you. Fondly, Seniors of ’48 ' ■’I 18 j 1. BEST LOOKING —Betty Campbell and Boyd Mitchell “Betty and Boyd take the prize -— They ' re the Best Looking in oitr eyes.” 2. MOST ATTRACTIVE —Maxine Waits and I eonard Tolley “Maxine and Leonard are the two to mention. They have charm and .skill to win attention.” 3. MOST DEPENDABLE —Mary Moore and Joe Perkins “Give them a little work to do. And Mary and Joe will carry it through.” 4. MOST POPULAR —Betty Campbell and Wf:rt Faulkner “Betty and Wert are (dways there. Because they arc the Mo.st Po))tdar pair.” 5. MOST STUDIOUS —Maxine Watts and Joe Perkins “The Mo.st Studious arc Ma.xine and Joe; When it comes to them they really glow ' .” 6. MOST ATHLETIC —Jean Leech and William Newell “Jean Leech and William Newell, They’re the athletes in our rural.” 7. BEST ALL-AROUND—Emru McManamay and Joe Perkins “Edith and Joe with out a sound. Have the name of being Best All-Around.” 8. CUTEST —Betty Campbell and Henry Miller “Henry the little laddie and Betty the little lass. They’re the Cutest students in our big class.” 9. MOST SCHOOL SPIRITED— Mab Moore and Joe Perkins “If at times your ears are ringing. It is Mary and Joe singing.” 10. MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED— Maxine Watts and Boyd Mitchell “The way that Maxine and Boyd proceed. They will be the Most Likely To Succeed.” -A U) jC JUNIORS uniors only three in number, nder rules as firm as fate ever will regain lost slumber V f they study lessons late; nly let them go rejoicing ight into the ranks of- eniors William Lomax Catherine Lomax Johnny Stoner The change in the school curriculum making twelve years the standard requirement for graduation, has taken its toll at Natural Bridge. This year the Juniors were the “forgotten ones,” having a class of only three. Due to the lack of room space the Juniors were adopted this year by the Seniors. Next year they look for¬ ward to comprising the most unusual Senior class in the history of N. B. H. S. I SOPHtSIVlORES ' ice-Presiclent; , Edison Birniingliain. Dudley, Fred Fainter, First Row—Left to Rig Gracie Alford, Secretary; Second Row; Eldon Bolt, Marshall Flint. Third Row: Lloyd Glenn, Gharles Gregory, Mary Lee Harris, Gale Leech, Virginia Mar¬ shall, Robert Martin. Fourth Row: Frances Mayo, Emory McFaddin, Jiininy McFaddin, Elva Mitchell, Betty Moore, Naola Parker. Fifth Row; Mildred Rhodes, Frances Stoner, Marguerite Swartz, Joan Thompson, Truman Thompson, Gny Wallace. Sixth Row: Doris Watts, Lula Mae ' cst, John Whiteside, Peggy M ' oodson. FRESHMAN CLASS First Row—Left to IRcht; Jcick Artluir, Helen Aus¬ tin, Jiinniy Burger, William Raklock, Helen Blackburn. Second Row; Maurice Blackburn, Catherine Brown. Betty Jean Campbell, Barbara Cash, Clarice Cash. riiiRD Row: Betty Colley, Dorothy Colley, Joan Dod Kate Fainter, Alvin Ferguson. Fourth Row: James Firebaugh, Judy Garrett, Sonin Gilmore, George Ginger, Gladys Ginger. J hhFTH Row; Nancy Grow, Frances Jolnmin. w , FRESHMAN CLASS First liow— Left to Rioht: W ' arcl Johnson, Helen KeiT, Sarah Lomax, Jacob Lnnsforcl, Francis Major. Second How: Barliara Martin, Roy Martin, Lucy Mc- Manainay, Emily Moliler, Lois Moore. Third Row: Edwin Osliorne, Arnold Reynolds, Mae Rhodes, Dwight Slough, Dorothy Smiley. Fourth Row: Eddie Snider, Nadine Thacker, Jane Thompson, Thelma T.st, Shirley Watkins. Fifth Row: Dorothy White, Nellie MMrley. Not Pictured: Theresa Mayo, Marvin McCnllongh, Ronald McCnllongh, Betty McFaddin, Nathaniel Moore, Betsy Oglesby, Truman Parker, Roy Ria ' d, Laura Reynolds, Osie Rhodes, Nadine ,Shepherd, Lenneth I’o llc ' y, Robert Webb. EIGHTH GRADE First Row—Left to Right: Gladys Austin, Wanda Barger, Sam Blackburn, Berman Coffey, Evelyn Coleman, Gladys Dudley, Bunny Fainter. Second Row: Curtis Ferguson, Patsy Francis, Jean Carman, Russell Huffman, Bonnie Jar¬ vis, Helen Johnson, Lulabelle Johnson. Third Row: Grace Liggett, Frankie Lotts, Kenneth Lotts, Ollie Lotts, Doris Mannon, Ber¬ nice Moore, Doris Moore. Fourth Row: Kyula Parker, Charles Patterson, Raymond Patterson, Elvin Reed, Evelyn Roberts, Fay Rhodes, James Silvea. Fifth Row: Dorothy Swartz, Harold Thompson, Mary Katherine Thompson, Billy Tolley, Gladys Watkins, R. C. Watts, Bessie Webb. Not Pictured: James Brown, John Hill, Leonard Hill, Carl Lawhorne, Curtis McDaniel, Arlene Moran, Kathleen Siron, Carl Siron, Houston Taylor. —«( 24 } ■ ■LfiMirklte DRAMATIC CLUB OFFICERS SECTION A President . Betty Campbell Viee-President . Joe Perkins Secretary-Treasurer . Mary Moore Reporter . Laura Leigh Riley SECTION B President . Jackie Hannah Vice-President . Eddie Snider Secretary-Treasurer . Maxine Watts Reporter . Charles Gregory MEMBERS Eihst Row—Left to Bight: Curtis Eerguson, Laura Riley, Maxine Watts, Joe Perkins, Betty Camplrell, Mr. See—Sponsor, Jackie Hannah, Eddie Snider, Mary Moore, Charles Gregory, Gladys Ginger. Second Row: Nadine Shepherd, Betty Moore, Betty Coffey, Lucy McManainay, Wkinda Barger, Thelma Vest, Ruby LaRue, Gladys Watkins, Grey Blackburn, Marian McMana¬ inay. Third Row: Sarah Lomax, Joan Dod, Betty McEaddin, Frances Mayo, Catherine Lomax, Mae Rhodes, Kyida Parker, Mary K. Thompson, Helen Kerr. Fourth Row: Dorothy Coffey, Betty Jean Campbell, Lorean Dudley, Edison Birmingham, Jimmy McEaddin, Helen Johnson, Patsy Francis, Bessie Webb, Edith, McManainay, Marian Thompson, Flora Ferguson. Fifth Row: Dorothy White, Betsy Oglesby, Bernice Moore, Dot Smiley, Doris Moore, Roy C. Watts, Henry Miller, Theresa Mayo, Eddie Grow, Roy Martin. Sixth Row: Barbara Martin, Doris Mannon, Lois Moore, Bill Lomax, Bill Tolley, Arnold Reynolds, Alvin Ferguson. Not Pictured: I,eonard Tolley. 20 { - DRAMATIC CLUB The I ramatic Club of Natural Ihidge High Scliool, on April 14, 1948, pre¬ sented the play “Lena Rivers,” by Ned Albert. c:ast Lena Rivers . Caroline Livingston . Anna Livingston . Mrs. John Livingston . John Livingston, Junior John Livingston, Senior. Granny Nichols . IJurward Rellniont . Malcolm Everett . Mrs. Grahm . Frank Grahm . Aunt Molly . Old Caesar . Laura Lkigh Riley .Joan Thompson ....Betty Campbell .Catherine Lovtax ...Jimmy McFaddin .Henry Miller .Birri’Y Moore .Lloyd Glenn .Jackie Hannah .Frances Mayo .Joe Perkins .Ruby LaRue ...Charli’.s Gregory 27 jo®-- F. H. A. CLUB NATURAL BRIDGE CHAPTER Officers President .. Viee-President . Secretary . Treasurer . Reporter . Scrafi-Book Editors Sponsor . .Mary Moore .Catherine Lomax .Marguerite Swartz .Edith McManamay .Betty Campbell Emily Mohler, Marian McManamay .Mrs. Virginia Tardy The N. B. Cliapter of the F. H. A. ha ’e liacl one hnsiness meeting and one program meeting each month. The pro¬ grams have been planned aronnd the tlieme suggested by the State program planning committee. Some of tlie activities that have been accomplished during the year are; 1. Attended the Farm Labor Saving Exhibit, as shown in Lexington by the V. P. I. Extension Division. 2. Sixty members attended the District Federation Meet¬ ing at Lexington High School in November. 3. Participated in the joint community and school annual carnival by preparing and selling sandwiches and drinks. 4. Filled five Christmas stockings for the Red Cross to send to The Veterans Hospital in Roanoke, at a cost of appro.ximately $2..50 each. 5. Entertained at a Christmas party in the Home Ec. Dept. for teachers and parents. 6. Packed a Christmas box for a needy family. 7. Contributed $10.00 to the March of Dimes Drive. 8. Sponsored a costume pageant and dance for tthe benefit of the school. 9. Thirty club members were guests of Miller Rhoads Department Store in Richmond, on May 4th, for a store tour, fashion show and luncheon. 10. Served a banquet to the Ruritan Club on Ladies’ Night. 11. Attended the Spring District Federation Meeting at Fairfield High School. 12. Packed a bag of clothing for shipment overseas. 13. Contributed $10.00 to camp fund. 14. Earned and paid 50c of $1.15 dues for each of the 67 club members. 15. Paid expenses of delegates to the State Convention at Madison College, June 13-17. 16. Sent representatives to camp at Morgarts Beach, Smith- field, Virginia, June 13-17. 17. Awarded eligible members of Junior Homemakers de¬ gree. MEMBERS First Row—Left to Right: Clarice Cash, Emily Mohler Edith McManamay, Catherine Lomax, Mrs. Tardy, Mary Moore, Marguerite Swartz, Betty Campbell, Joan Thompson. Second Row: Dorothy Coffey, Gladys Ginger, Mae Rhodes, Barbara Jean Cash, Betty Moore, Lucy McManamay, Betty Coffey, Helen Kerr, Thelma Vest, Frances Stoner, Osie Rhodes, Helen Blackburn, Frances Wallace. Third Row: Joan Dod, Thelma McDaniel, Catherine Brown, Mildred Rhodes, Ruby LaRue, Marian McManamay, Nadine Shepherd, Betty Jean Campbell, Sarah Lomax, Ann Lewis, Barbara Barger. Fourth Row: Dorothy Smiley, Nadine Thacker, Judy Garrett, Gale Leech, Virginia Marshall, Frances Johnson, Mary Lee Harris, Naola Parker, Laura Leigh Riley, Marian Thompson. Fifth Row: Nancy Grow, Jane Thompson, Lois -Moore, Ruby Fainter, Grey Blackburn, Kate Fainter, Helen Huffman, Bernice Altizer, Flora Jane Ferguson, Peggy Wood- son. Sixth Row: Barbara Martin, Doris Johnson, Bessie Reynolds, Doris Watts, Betty McFaddin, Lula Mae West, Frances Mayo, Lorean Dudley, Audrey Calhoun. GLEE CLUB OFFICERS President . Vice-President . Secretary-T reasurer Librarian . Reporter . Edith McManamay .Jackie Hannah ...Mildred Claytor ...Helen Blackburn ....Jimmy McFaddin MEMBERS First Row: Jackie Hannah, Helen Blackburn, Edith McManamay, Mildred Claytor, Jimmy McFaddin. Second Row: Wanda Barger, Betty Wray Moore, Betty Campbell, Lucy McManamav Jane Thompson, Mary Katherine Thompson, Bonnie Jarvis, Emily Mohler, Maxine Watts. Third Bow: Robert See, Jr.—Sponsor, Mary Moore, Helen Johnson, Kate Fainter, Frances Mayo, Catherine Lomax, Joan Thompson, Peggy Woodson, Laura Leigh Riley. Fourth Row: Billy Tolley, Edwin Grow, Edison Birmingham, Lloyd Glenn, Joe Perkins, Henry Miller, Eldon Bolt, Eddie Snider. This year the Glee Club was limited to thirty members, in order that the most promising voices be used to the greatest advantage. Some of the activi¬ ties in which the songsters participated were a program for the Parent-Teachers Association, a chapel program preceding the Christmas holidays, and commence¬ ment exercises. - { 29 4-H CLUB OFFICERS President . Vice-President . Secretary-Treasurer Reporter . Song, Leader . .Eddie Grow .Peggy Woodson .Joan Dod Betty McF.yddin ...Emily Mohler MEMBERS Left—Read Upward: Joan Thompson, Dorothy Swartz, Bessie WTlili, Franeis Major, James Silvea, Betty McFacldin. Middle Row—Left to Right: Joan Dod, Eddie Grow, Peggy Woodson. Right—Read Upward: Katlileen Siron, Elvin Reed, Emily Moliler, Mary Lee Harris, Eddie Snider, Cliarles Patterson, John Hill. THE 4-H PLEDGE I pledge my head to clearer thinking, My heart to greater loyalty. My hands to larger service. And my health to better li ' ing For my clnb, my community and my coimtiA ' . 4-H Motto: “To Make the Best Better.” The club has sponsored many aeti ’ities throughout the year ’47-’48, and has accomplished many goals under the leadership of Miss Gwathmey and Mr. Williamson. 30 LIBRARY CLUB First Row—Left to Right: Doris Moore, Audrey Calhoun, Anne Lewis, Franees Mayo, Joan Tlioinpson, Maxine Whitts, Betty Canipliell, Peggy WModson, Mrs. Sanrs—Sponsor. Second Row: Betsy Oglesby, Dorothy Smiley, Bessie W ' ehb, Emily Mohler, Bill Lomax, Ruby LaRne, Patsy Francis, Marguerite Swartz, Mary Moore. The Lil)rary Staff was organized in September, with Mrs. Rosetta Sanrs as Sponsor. There were seventeen assistants present. Each assistant librarian is responsible for certain Library duties, such as writing overdue slips for all overdue books, keeping the Library neat and orderely, creating interest in new books, checking and keeping records of all outgoing and incoming books, and giving aid in finding references. Attractive decorations were placed on the bulletin board each month to represent all the holidays. Apj ro.ximately 200 new books were added to the 1,813 hooks the Library already contained. Mr. Poinde.xter gave the school book amounting to $150. Even though librarians find each day a busy one, there is always time for fun. Mrs. Sanrs and her librarians planned a delightful Christmas party. After six months of service Mrs. Sanrs left the Library Staff in care of Mrs. Davidson, who finished out the year very snccessfnlly. ■ K LITERARY CLUB -- ' ■ OFFICERS . . ; ...Maxine Watts .Toby Garrett .Judy Garrett .Leonard Tolley .Bernice K. Francis Vice-President Secretary . Treasurer . Sponsor . MEMBERS First Row—Left to Right: Barbara Jean Cash, Jane Tlionipson, Judy Garrett, Maxine Watts, Leonard Tolley, Mrs. Bernice Francis—Sponsor. Second Row; Doris Moore, Shirley Watkins, Joan Thompson, Peggy Woodson, Emily Moliler, Dorothy White. Third Row: Francis Major, Toby Garrett, Thomas Branch, Lloyd Glenn, Jimmy McFaddin. The Literary Club was continued this year with Mrs. Francis again as Spon¬ sor. The work of the Literary Clul) is to develop readers, speakers, and spellers for contests in the State. A contestant from each group is chosen by judges to represent the school in a district contest. Jf they win there they may enter the regional contest and after that, the State contest, held at the University of Virginia early in May. One of the projects of the club this year was to try to raise funds for the purchase of a wire recorder for the use of the school. The Following Members Represented the Group in the District Meeting Prose Reading .Jimmy McFaddin, Judy Garrett Public Speaking .Lloyd Glenn, Emily Mohler Poetry Reading .Joan Thompson Spelling .Barbara Jean Cash O i •. BRIDGE BULLETIN STAFF Editor-in-Chief .Maxine Watts Assistant Editors .Catherine Lomax, Joan Thompson Feature Editor .Betty Campbell Feature Writers .Peggy Woodson, Joan Dod, Shirley Watkins Sports Editors .Toby Garrett, Mary NIoore, Edwin Osborne Humor Editors .Ruby LaRue, Laura Riley Humor Writer .Judy Garrett Exchange Editor .Edith McManamay Proof Readers .Eddie Grow, Anne Lewis, Audrey Calhoun Circulation Manager .Marian Thompson Assistant Circulation Managers .Betty J. Campbell, Flora Jane Ferguson, Bernice Altizer Class Reporters .Corrine Austin, Betty Moore, William Baldock, Emily Mohler, Bernice Fainter, Billy Tolley News Reporters .Frances Mayo, Barbara Jean Cash The Rridge Bulletin, our standard printed paper, has just completed another successful year, under the competent editorship of Maxine Watts. Catherine Lomax and Joan Thompson held the assistant editorship. Miss Cynthia Knipp was faculty sponsor as well as typist, and Mr. Robert Childress fell heir to the job of managing the ads, which he did most capably. ' i 33 Jri MONOGRAM CLUB First Row—Left to Right; Pete Bare, Henr ' Miller, M ' ert Faulkner, Joe Perkins, Mr. Childress, Toby Garrett, William Newell, Curtis Lotts, James McCnllongh. Second Row: Eddie Snider, Maurice Blackburn, Jacob Lunsford, Sonny Gilmore, Leonard Tolley, Boyd Mitchell, Emory McFaddin, Bob Martin. Third Row: Edwin Osborne, Bill Lomax, Jimmy Barger, Rudolph Claytor. OFFICERS President . Vice-President Secretary . Treasurer . ...Toby Garrett Wert Faulkner .Pete Bare .Joe Perkins The activities of the Monogram Club have been limited mostly to raising money to pay for athletic equipment. “All work and no jilay makes Johnny a dull boy,” so the club sponsored a Christmas dance. After so long a time, things began rolling, and it turned out to be rather successful. Each member wishes to express his most hearty appreciation and thanks to the sponsor, Mr. Robert Childress, for his untiring patience and help that made the Monogram Club a success this year. - { 34 SCIENCE CULB First Row — Left to Right: Mrs. Rosetta Saur.s—Sponsor, James Firebangh, James Silvea, Edison Birmingham, Anne Lewis, Rill Lomax, Mary K. Thompson, Eddie Snider. Second Row: Curtis Ferguson, Elvin Reed, Berman Coffey, Ronald McCullough, Barbara Barger, Virginia Marshall, Mary Lee Harris, Nancy Grow, Gale Leech, Norcell Woodward. Third Row: Jimmy McEaddin, Elva Mitchell, Mildred Rhodes, Doris Watts, Bessie Webb, Audrey Calhoun, Marguerite Swartz, Naola Parker, Charles Gregory, Manson Roberts, Sam Blackburn. Fourth Row: Nathaniel Moore, John Whiteside, Eddie Grow, Russell Huffman, Kenneth Lotts, Thomas Branch, Leonard Tollev, Charles Patterson, Arnold Reynolds, Houston Taylor, John Hill, Ahin Ferguson, Jacob Lunsford. OFFICERS First Section President .Ann Lewis Viee-President .Biel Lomax Secretarij .Gr.xcie Alford Treasurer .Eddie Snider Second Section President .Edison Birmingham Viee-President .James Silvea Secretary .Mary Thompson Treaasurer .James Firebaugh The Science Club met for the first time in September. Due to the large num¬ ber of members it was divided into two groups. This organization serves as a means by which students can learn more con¬ cerning science and cultivate skills and talents along this same line. Besides these, learning to work for the joy of working makes the club members more conscious of their actions. o tr - o5 SPAN STAFF Editor-in-Chief . Assistant Editors . Business Manager . Advertising Manager . Circulation Manager . Class Representative Manager. Senior Class Representatives.... Sport Editors . Photographic Editors . .Edith McManamay .CoRKiNE Austin, Boyd Mitchell .Mary Moore .William Newell .Ruby LaRue .Jackie Hannah .Maxine Watts, Marian Thompson .Jean Leech, Pete Bare Betty Campbell, Flora Jane Ferguson Class Representatives: Juniors .Catherine Lomax Sophomores .Joan Thompson, Marguarite Swartz Freshman A .Kate Fainter Freshman B .Dorothy Smiley Eighth A .Fae Rhodes Eighth R .Charles Patterson At a meeting early in November, the Senior Class, with the help of a faculty committee, elected three of the most important members of The Span Staff, editor and associate editors. Other staff members were elected primarily by the Senior Class, with the exception of the representatives, who were elected from each homeroom to assist the staff. The Span Staff wishes to express its appreciation to Miss Beverly Ryland and Miss Jean White for their loyal leadership, in sponsoring the 1948 Annual. We also wish to thank Betty Campbell and William Newell for their art work, Mr. Reveley for his help in obtaining ads, Mrs. Tardy for her helpful suggestions, and others who have not been actual members of the staff, but who have helped to make possible the success of this volume. Without these “Unsung Heroes” the annual could never have gone to press on time! 36 FOOTBALL The “Blue Atomics” began the 1947 season nnder the same faithful coach of last year, Robert “Pop” Childress. The season began with an early practice before school opened. After vigorous training and practice the team got underway by the election of its leaders, co¬ captains James McCullough and Toby Carrett. The “Big Blues” almost started from scratch this year because a majority of the squad were Freshmen and Sophomores. There were only five lettermen on the squad, who were all Seniors. A silver cnp was presented to the school by the Ruritan Club of Natural Bridge District in 1945, for the names of the outstanding players each season. The names to be engraved on the cup this year are William Newell, linesman, and Henry Miller, back. The outgoing seniors who have played their last game for the Alma Mater wish the 1948 team the best of luck for a good season. 1947 SCHEDULE Natural Bridge . 0 Natural Bridge . 0 Natural Bridge . 6 Natural Bridge . 2 Natural Bridge . 6 Natural Bridge .25 Natural Bridge .40 Natural Bridge . 0 Natural Bridge .13 Bedford .28 Valley High . 6 Low Moor .19 Miller . 6 Bassett . 7 Appomattox . 0 Amherst . 0 Buena Vista .26 Altavista . 6 38 } •- li fin) J e u «- ] , tJjLp 7 qo, 0(i lA .4 . 1 j iru..- BOYS’ BASKETBALL First Row—Left to Right: Eldon Bolt, Rudolph Claytor, William Newell—Captain, Wert Faulkner, Lloyd Glenn. Second Row: Jimmy McFaddin, Pete Bare, Marshall Flint, Emory McFaddin, Jim Mc¬ Cullough, Eddie Snider, Mr. Childress—Coach. Third Row: Bobby Martin, Maurice Blackburn, Ward Johnson, Charles Gregory, Norvell Woodward, Loyd Thompson, Edison Birmingham, William Baldock. Fourth Row: Arnold Reynolds, Jake Lunsford, Sonny Major, Jimmy Barger, Thomas Branch—Manager. Natural Bridge.... ....27 Natural Bridge.... ....29 Natural Bridge.... ....19 Natural Bridge.... ....17 Natural Bridge.... ....21 Natural Bridge.... 22 Natural Bridge.... ....21 Natural Bridge.... ....27 Natural Bridge.... ....24 N. B. Boys Camp....16 Brownsburg .63 Eagle Rock .32 Troutville .37 Bro Tisburg .43 Fincastle .27 Eagle Rock .37 Buchanan .30 Fairfield .34 Natural Bridge.... ....24 Natural Bridge.... ....25 Natural Bridge.... ....33 Natural Bridge.... 22 Natural Bridge.... ....29 Natural Bridge.... ....30 Natural Bridge.... ....37 Natural Bridge.... ....41 Effinger .30 Bedford .56 Fincastle .29 Buchanan .27 Troutville .49 Fairfield .38 Effinger .39 Bedford .55 The Players Total Poiiits for the Season Are Blackburn . 166 Newell . 90 Osborne . 47 Claytor . 36 McFaddin . 32 McCullough . 22 Faulkner . 19 Bare . 16 Barger . 12 Glenn . 3 Flint . 3 Snider . 2 - { 40 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL First Row—Left to Right: Retty Canipliell, Jean Leech. Second Row: Gale Leech, Ruby LaRue, Virginia Claytor, Helen Rlackburn, Joan Thomp¬ son, Mildred Claytor, Mildred Rhodes, Ma.xine Watts, Thelma Vest. Third Row: Coach Virginia Tardy, Jane Thompson, Kitty Lomax, Laura Leigh Riley, Retty Coffey, Mae Rhodes, Retty McFaddin, Shirley Watkins, Dorothy Smiley, Lucy McManamay, and Manager Mary Moore. The girls’ basketball team had a very successful (1947-48) season under the leadership and coaching of Mrs. Virginia Tardy. Out of a total of 16 games the girls won 11, tied 1, lost 4. The total loss in points for the season was only seven. Five of the six first string players ended their liigh school basketball with the last game this season. Outstanding players to graduate are Mildred Claytor, Jean Leech, Virginia Claytor, Guards; Maxine Watts and Retty Campbell, Forwards. Jean Leech was elected Captain or the squad, with Betty Campbell, Co-Captain. Mary Moore was chosen Manager. Natural Bridge. ...26 Brownsburg . .19 Natural Bridge. ...30 Effinger .... Natural Bridge. ...38 Eagle Rock . .27 Natural Bridge. ...20 Bedford .... Natural Bridge. ...39 Troutville . .40 Natural Bridge. ...29 Fincastle .. Natural Bridge. ...24 Brownsburg . .21 Natural Bridge. ...17 Buchanan . Natural Bridge. ...27 Fincastle . .30 Natural Bridge. ...32 Troutville .. Natural Bridge. 22 Eagle Rock . .19 Natural Bridge. ...35 Fairfield .... Natural Bridge. ...26 Buchanan . .16 Natural Bridge. ...23 Effinger .... Natural Bridge. ...28 Fairfield . .19 Natural Bridge. ...36 Bedford .... The Players Total Points for the Season . Are Maxine Watts ... . 166 Helen Blackburn Betty Campbell . . 121 Betty Coffev . Joan Thompson . . 106 Gale Leech . -4{ 41 I C5 CO CO m lo CHEER LEADERS SQUAD Left to Right: Barbara Barger, Anne Lewis, Grey Blacklnirn, Sarah Lomax, Judy Garrett, Barbara Martin, Peggy Woodson, Joan Dod. Not Pictured: Graeie Alford, faithful leader, who has worked so hard to keep the Gheer Leaders cheering. “Come on blue, Come on white, Come on team, Let’s fight, fight, fight.” The Cheer Leaders of N. B. H. S., consisting of eight regular Cheer Leaders and one suhstitiite, have heen in full swing this year. All Cheer Leaders are new this year except Cracie Alford, Barbara Barger and Anne Lewis. At the end of the football season the Cheer Leaders entertained the team with a Thanksgiving party at the home of Barbara Barger. The Cheer Leaders wish to express their appreciation to Mrs. Sams and Mrs. Francis for the guidance and cooperation for 1947-’48 and are looking forward to a new and prosperous year of 1948-’49. RAH-RAY HAPPENINGS September 4 School Opened. ..Were i oti there? September 24 Senior RiuG;s . ..“Mine’s red—tvhat color is yours?” Oetober 17 First Report . ..“What did you make?” October 20 Election Day . ...Student Government officers were elected and later went to S. C. A. Convention in Fred¬ ericksburg,. Noxember 4 F.H.A. District Meeting;. ...Lexington High School was bubbling over with girls. November 20-22 Ruritan Carnival . ..“Did you win a Bingo ))rizc?” December 1 Span pictures were taken ... ..“Note smile, please!” Deceml:)er 19 Basketball Brownsburg . ..“Hurrah, for the girls!” December 19 Christmas Holidays begin ... ..“Jingle bellH Jingle!” January 5 Holidays end . ..“Good times come to an end!” January 21-23 Exams . -?..!?? X F’ February 24 Homecoming Game . ...Bedford sighs while N. B. rings with joy! February 27 Basketball King and Queen ...Maurice Lee Blackburn and Jean Leech, crowned with titles before Senior Dance. Need we say more? March 5 Cirl and Boy Basketball Game . “Did you see Bill tinnble over Ma.x?” Also ... Cake-Walk; “Edith, who did you divide your cake ivith?” March 9 Magazine Contest . ...Make money easily! Sell magazines. March 18 Spelling Match . ...“Jerry, spell cat.” . . . “K-A-T.” March 19 Ereshmen Party . ...“What haj)})cned Mae? Did the car break down?” March 24 Literary District Meeting ... ..Public Speaking ? ? ? April 9 Eighth Grade Party . ...“Mice on Parade.” April 14 Dramatic Club Play . ...“What goes on backstage?” April 23 Costume Pageant . ..“Who is the professional model at N. IL JI. S.?” May 1 Sophomore-Senior Prom. ..“Is everybody ha))py?” May 7 Music Festival . ...“Sing louder, louder, .still louder.” May 14 Basketball Partv . ...Full of fouls and fancy goals. May 27 Senior Play . ...Fun and full of folly; that describes the senior play. May 28 Senior Banquet . ..?We ate, drank, and were merry” May 30 Baccalaureate Sermon . ...“Remember Now Thy Creator, in the Days of Thy Youth.” June 2 Commencement. ...“ was not excited when I shook Reve’s hand, be- cause when he handed me my Diploma, I was a free man” - } .13 SENIOR DIRECTORY Altizer, Bernice Faulkner, Wert Glee Club, 1; Literary Club, 1; F. H. A., 2, 3, 4; Mongrani Club, 3, 4; Vice-President, 4; Baseball, Bridge Bulletin, 1, 4; Class Reporter, 1; Circu- 1, 4; Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Football, 1, 2, 3, 4. lation Assistant, 4. Austin, Corrine Home Economics Club, 1; Literary Club, 1; Stu¬ dent Government, 1, 2, 3; Bridge Bulletin, 4; Span Staff, 4; Assistant Editor, 4; Softball, 3, 4; Co-Captain, 4; Salutatorian. Bare, Edwin Eootball, 3, 4; Basketball, 3, 4; Monogram, 3, 4. Campbell, Betty Dramatic Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President, 1; Re¬ porter, 3; President, 4; Literary Club, 3; Re¬ porter, 3; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Reporter, 1, 2, 4; Vice-President, 3; Bridge Bulletin, 1, 2, 3, 4; Feature Editor, 4; Span Staff, 2, 4; Photographic Editor, 4; Vice- President of Class, 1; Class Secretary, 3, 4; Bas¬ ketball, 1, 3, 4; Co-Captain, 4; Assistant Libra¬ rian, 4. Claytor, Mildred Glee Club, 1, 4; Secretary-Treasurer, 4; E. H. A. Club, 2, 3; Softball, 3; Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Lit¬ erary Society, 1. Claytor, Rudolph Dramatic Club, 1, 2; Glee Club, 1, 2; Eootball, 4; Baseball, 3, 4; Basketball, 4; Track, 4; Mono¬ gram Club, 4. Claytor, Virginia Glee Club, 1; F. H. A. Club, 3; Softball, 3, 4; Basketball, 3, 4; Literary Society, 1. Conner, Peggy Transfer from Effinger H. S. Fainter, Ruby E. H. A. Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Literary Society, 1, 2. Ferguson, Flora Jane Transfer; Glee Club, 3; Dramatic Club, 4; E. H. A. Club, 4; Bridge Bulletin Staff, 4; Assistant Circu¬ lation Manager, 4. Garrett, Toby Literary Society, 1; Literary Club, 3, 4; Vice-Presi¬ dent, 4; Dramatic Club, 1, 2; Glee Club, 1, 2; Monogram Club, 3, 4; President, 4; Football, 3, 4; Co-Captain, 4; Bridge Bulletin Staff, 4; Sports Editor, 4. Grow, Edwin Literary Club, 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club, 2, 3, 4; Presi¬ dent, 4; Secretary-Treasurer, 2; Track Manager, 2; Cheer Leader, 2. Hannah, Jackie Glee Club, 1, 2, 4; Vice-President, 4; Literary Club, 3; Track, 4; Dramatic Club, 4; President, 4. Harrison, Margaret F. H. A. Club, 1, 2; Glee Club; Literary Club, 1, 2. Huffman, Helen Glee Club, 1; F. H. A. Club, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club, 1; Dramatic Club, 1. LaRue, Ruby F. H. A. Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club, 1, 2, 3; Glee Club, 2, 3; Basketball, 3, 4; Softball, 3, 4; Bridge Bidletin Staff, 4; Span Staff, 2, 4; As¬ sistant Librarian, 4. Leech, Jean Glee Club, 1; Span Staff, 4; F. H. A. Club, 3; Sport Editor, 4; Softball, 3, 4, Captain, 4; Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain, 3, Captain, 4. Link, Gladys Literary Society, 1; E. H. A. Club, 1, 2, 4; Dra¬ matic Club, 4. SENIOR DIRECTORY ( Continued) McCullough, James Football, 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain, 4; Basketball, 3, 4; Monogram Club, 3, 4. McManamay, Edith Student Govt., 1; Literary Club, 1, 2, 3; Dra¬ matic Club, 1, 2, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Presi¬ dent, 4; F. H. A. Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Program Chair¬ man, 3; Treasurer, 4; Span Staff, 3, 4; Class Re¬ porter, 3; Editor, 4; Bridge Bulletin Staff, 2, 3, 4; Reporter, 2, 3; Exchange Editor, .4; Basket¬ ball, 2, 3; Softball, 1; School Pianist, 4; Program Chairman of Class, 2, 3. Miller, Henry ' Football, 1, 2, 3, 4; Track, 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball, 1, 4; Dramatic Club, 2, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President of Class, 1; Monogram Club, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club, 1. Mitchell, Boyd Class President, 1, 4; Vice-President, 3; Literary Club, 1, 3; President, 3; Football, 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3; Span Staff, 4, Assistant Editor, 4. Moore, Mary Literary Club, 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 4; Bridge Bulletin Staff, 3, 4; Circulation Manager, 3; Sports Editor, 4; Span Staff, 1, 2, 4; Business Manager, 4; F. H. A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Scrap Book Editor, 3; Presi¬ dent, 4; Assistant Librarian, 4; Softball, 1, 2, 3; Basketball, 3, 4; Manager, 3, 4. Newell, William Basketball, 3, 4; Baseball, 3, 4; Student Govern¬ ment Rep., 4; Span Staff, 4; Football, 4; Track, 4; Monogram Club, 4. Perkins, Joe Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President, 4; Student Government Rep., 3; President Student Government, 4; Monogram Club Treasurer, 4; Vice-President of Class, 4. Reynolds, Bessie Literary Club, 1; Dramatic Club, 1; F. FI. A. Club, 1, 2, 4; Softball, 3. Riley, Laura Leigh Glee Glub, 3, 4; Dramatic Club Reporter, 4; Bas¬ ketball, 4; F. H. A. Club, 4; Softball, 4; Bridge Bulletin Staff, 4. Slough, Dorothy Glee Glub, 1; Dramatic Glub, 1; F. H. A. Glub, 2, 3; Literary Society, 1. Thompson, Lloyd Basketball, 4; Literary Glub, 1, 2. Thompson, Marian F. H. A. Glub, 2, 3, 4; Program Ghairman, 4; Bas¬ ketball, 3; Literary Glub, 1, 2, 3; Reporter, 1; Bridge Bulletin Staff, 2, 3, 4; Reporter, 2, 3; Gir- culation Manager, 4; Dramatic Club, 1, 2, 4; Glee Glub, 1, 2, 3; Class Reporter on Span Staff, 4. Tolley, Leonard Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Literary Chib, 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer, 4; Bridge Bulletin Staff, 2, 3; Assistant Circulation Manager, 3; Class Program Chairman, 2; Track, 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club, 4; 4-H Club, 3, 4; Vice-Presi¬ dent, 3; Class Reporter, 1; Basketball Manager, 3; Cheer Leader, 1, Watts, Maxine Glee Glub, 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer, 3; Dramatic Glub, 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer, 3; Secretary-Treasurer, 4; Literary Club, 3, 4; President, 4; Student Gov¬ ernment Representative, 4; Secretary, 4; Bridge Bulletin Staff, 1, 2, 3, 4; Assistant Editor, 3; Editor, 4; Span Staff, 1, 2, 4; Glass Representa¬ tive, 2, 4; Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Sofeball, 2; Treas¬ urer of Glass, 4; Glass Reporter, 2; Library As¬ sistant, 1, 2, 4; Valedictorian. Woodward, Norveli, Vice-President of Glass, 2; Science Glub, 4; Bas¬ ketball, 4. - 1 45 HERE AND THERE 4 c 5 Congratulations To .. . MEMBERS OE THE GRADUATING CLASS OE 1948 James Lees Sons Co., Inc. 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