New Kent High School - Iliad / Cavalier Yearbook (New Kent, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1950 volume:

Jhe Qavcdwi ’SO ing from this haven to meditate on the pleasant associations with class mates and friends and as a token, present THE CAVALIER of 1950 Contents FACULTY CLASSES ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS GRADES ADVERTISEMENTS MR. WILLIAM J. COX We, THE SENIORS of 1949-’50 dedicate the second volume of, THE CAVALIER, to Mr. William J. Cox, as a token for his untiring efforts in all things pertaining to the good of our class and for his generous and loyal support of all our undertakings. 1950 Cava iep Staff Antenette Kurdziel.Editor-in-Chief Jean Baughan.Assistant Editor Mary Fisher.Business Manager Robert Parsley. Sports Editor Frank Taylor.Activities Editor John Mihalcoe.Photographic Editor George Philbates.Typist Mrs. Stone.Faculty Advisor acu WILLIAM J. COX, A.B., A.M William and Mary College Government JUDITH B„ CARTER William and Mary College Librarian, Guidance, and History MARY T. POMFREY, A. B. Florida State University Spanish and Math JACQUELINE R. PERRY, B.S Longwood College Science GEORGE A. WALDROP, A.B. Randolph Macon College History and Physical Geography DORIS A. STONE, B.S Longwood College Commercial Sub OSCAR S. MEAR3, A.B. William and Mary College English, History., Botany, and Coach of Athletics JOSEPHINE H. NEWTON, A.B William and Mary College English Ray Martin.President Ralph Davis.Vice-President Antenette Kurdziel.Secretary Edith Frame.Treasurer Mrs. Pomfrey.Faculty Advisor RALPH DAVIS Any teacher will gladly tell you Of Ralph’s crazy escapades, For his main aim in life is fun, And he never worries about grades, MARY FISHER It takes little to start her laughing, And much to make her cease, And now that she is graduating, Everyone can have some peace. FRANK TAYLOR Frank’s one of the nicest guys You’d ever want to meet; If success is being friendly, He’ll never face defeat. ANTENETTE KURDZIEL Antenette likes to study. Her grades are simply the cream, And when it comes to personality, Her’s is positively a dream. RAY MARTIN He hasn’t a care in the wide, wide, u He says, “Why rack my brain? There’s plenty of time for everythin So why race around like a train?” JEAN BAUGHAN She can find fun in anything; That’s just the way she is; She’s a pal to everyone in school ’Cause her personality’s a whiz. ROBERT PARSLEY Robert’s just a kind of guy Who almost never rushes; He ' s full to the brim with friendline And he’s also full of blushes. EDITH FRAME Edith ' s a leader in all she does; Betas will tell you this; She ' s hard working and fun-loving; She’s the girl we’re all going to miss. JOHN MIHALCOE John’s athletic abilities Have aided our team no end, And his wonderful personality Has won him many a friend. JANE LINKA It ' s a pleasure to be in this world With such nice people as she, For her all-around friendliness Is a delightful thing to see. GEORGE PHILBATES Always with a bright remark Just full of dry wit; He ' s teased us all from time to time, But we didn ' t mind a bit. JANIE ANDERSON Janie is the type of girl Who never seems to frown; Her way of being full of smiles Is tops in any town. FRED JOHNSON He always has a bright remark On hand at any time; Fred is one who’s sure to make good; His ambition will help him climb. bert McLaughlin Bert, though small and quiet, Has the kindest heart; It makes him liked by us all And sets him apart. Class of 50 In 1960 Dear Jean, Well, many years have passed since we graduated from dear old New Kent High. New Kent is now a grade “A” school. The students are very much interested in their new home economics cottage, the gym, and the shop. Jean, do you remember Mary Fisher? Well, she is now teaching school in California. Her fourth grade pupils are almost as tall as she is. Mary is very happy, for she is married to a saxophone player in Harry James’ band. And that bashful girl, Edith Frame--you just wouldn’t recognize her 1 She has become the girls’ athletic instructor at William and Mary College. Robert Parsley has his own 250 acre farm in Ouinton. Besides running this farm, he has taken over his father’s school bus route, carrying 40 students to school in addition to his own 7 children. Jean, remember how Jane Linka and George Philbates could very seldom get along? Well, Jane finally won out; now they are married. They have a lovely home; the saw mill business has been very prosperous for George. Frank and Ralph are now living on neighboring farms. Ralph is much ab¬ sorbed in his dairy, while Frank has become the 4-H agent for New Kent. Janie Anderson has betrayed New Kent Tradition by marrying one of the Toano boys. Their twins are attending school in Toano. Have you recently read in the paper about the new “Johnson Theory”? Who else could have discovered it but Fred. Maybe he will show Mr. Einstein a thing or two. You should see the picture I had taken at Mihalcoe’s Studio. That’s right, John who was our photography bug at school, is now in business for himself. East week end I went down to our cottage near the river. While strolling along the bank I saw a fishing pole. Upon investigating I found the propped up pole wasn’t alone. About five yards away lay Ray, sleeping as usual and letting the pole take care of itself. The same old Ray, will he ever change ? Bert McLaughlin who joined our Senior Class has done very well for him¬ self. After graduating from V. P. I. he now has a large farm not far from High¬ land Springs. I heard from Mary that you aren’t teaching these days, but have settled down with a husband, and a ranch type home. How about bringing your husband and etc., to see us. While our husbands are getting acquainted we can catch up on the latest gossip. I am enjoying my work as secretary of the new firm, Gottrocks and Money¬ bags, Inc., although my husband doesn’t approve of my working. However, he and I are living here in New Kent, and are really very happy. Always a friend, Antenette jgp ™ ir jSj H • ' : v 4 §11 BEST ALL AROUND I John, Antenette, Ralph apfr , : sPI I nomore v lass .President .Vice-President . Secretary . Treasurer Faculty Advisor Dorothy Bailey Jack Joyce. Dare Peace. Alice Jo Davis. Mrs. Newton... Mabel Fisher Thomas Haley Felix Hammill Robert Kirby Frances Madison Ralph McLaughlin Helen Bew Margaret Boroughs Cecil Bowery Richard Brushwood Robert Couch Nancy Cridlin Dorothy Dillard Marian Perry Frank Richardson Mary Ellen Starkey Nancy Taylor Anne Tuttle Robert Via Pauline Wickham 3 I reshman Cl ass OFFICERS Norwood Schultz.President Roy Gephart.Vice-President Marian Hobson.Secretary Hugh Reynolds.Treasurer Mr. Waldrop.Faculty Advisor Lee Allen Kenneth Kirby Ann Lou Pomeroy James Couch Emelia Kurdziel Marcia Ryan Charles Davis William Madison Mary Lou Smith Edward Dillard Lillian Moran William Smith George Fisher Elizabeth Morgan James Timberlake Virginia Kelly Helen Parsley Josephine Walls Eighth Grade OFFICERS William Chapman.President Stephen Bowmer.Vice-President Betty Jane Davis.Secretary Theressa Anne Cox..Treasurer Mrs. Perry.Faculty Advisor Carole Anderson James Anderson Betty Barfknecht Leon Bowery Fred Burnett Jack Burnett J ohn Dunkum Allen Ellyson Kathleen Fisher Ivan Leontuck Janice McCormick Bessie Parsley Wallace Parsley Shirley Perry Ernest Ramsey Ralph Randolph Larry Robens Elton Rook Joyce Salmon June Stockham Gordon Taylor Jean Taylor Wilford Throckmorton Henry Waxmunski James West Beta CU OFFICERS Edith Frame.President Antenette Kurdziel.Vice-President Mrs. Carter, Mr. Cox. Dare Peace.. Jean Baughan. Puture Teach ers OFFICERS Mary Ellen Starkey.Treasurer Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Pomfrey...Sponsors Antenette Kurdziel Mable Fisher. President Secretary Mable Fisher. Theressa Cox •rarij Glut OFFICERS ..President Dorothy Bailey._ Vice-President Elizabeth Morgan Mrs. Carter.Sponsor . Secretary T reasurer Visual Aid Club Mr. Waldrop Sponsor Off eipers Literapij Society OFFICERS Ralph Davis.President Ray Martin.Vice-President Mrs. Newton. Antenette Kurdziel.Secretary Mary Fisher.Treasurer .Sponsor The New Renters of 1949 are justly proud of their football record. The spirit of the team, coupled with a firm determination to win, gave us 6 out of 8 games, in spite of our lack of heavy material. Mr. Mears, the coach, was a real inspiration. The co-captains — Cecil Bowery and Robert Parsley-- contributed no little to the team’s success, as did all other players, namely: Frank Taylor, Ralph Davis, Ray Martin, John Mihalcoe, Fred Johnson, Ro¬ bert Couch, Felix Hammill, Norwood Schultz, Lee Allen, Richard Brushwood, Fred Burnett, Jack Burnett, Roy Gephart, Jack Joyce, Robert Kirby, Frank Richardson, George Violet, Thomas Violet, James West and the team manager, Leon Bowery. m i m in ii in in v ii £ ffl . V First G racL Mrs. Edwards Second Grade Mrs. Fisher HI ■Hit immw u ■ “ ■ - 1 m ■ s Miss Robertson Mrs. Upp even r M • Jr J Mrs . Orange The Chesapeake Corporation Of Virginia West Point Virginia TAYLOR HARRISON INC. Chevrolet Frigidaire Products Providence Forge, Virginia Phone Z31 Amusement For The Entire F amily See the movie from the comfort of your car. WEST POINT DRIVE - IN THEATER West Point, Virginia THRIFTY HARDWARE Kelvinator Refrigerators Perfection Stoves Maytag Washers Sporting Goods Phone 666 West Point, Va, Compliments D. C. McKAY Sheriff of New Kent County COMMUNITY SERVICE STATION Gulf Oil Products - Tires Ninth and Main Streets Phone 237 W r est Point, Virginia Compliments VIVIAN A. LACY Clerk of New Kent County Compliments PROVIDENCE FORGE ESSO SERVICENTER POTTS LUMBER CO. Barhamsville, Virginia Compliments B. CARTER GRAVES tssa Providence Forge, Virginia Telephone 111 VEAZEY HARDWARE CO. General Hardware Phone 201 West Point, Va, Compliments of ELTHAM SERVICE STATION R. T. Marvin, Prop. Junction Rts. 30 33 West Point, Va. B. A. HOWE Gas and Oil Groceries, Meats, Vegetables Phone Providence Forge 458 Lanexa, Virginia Eat and Sleep At MACK’S PLACE Emil and Andy Kurdziel, Props Good Food - Cozy Cabins A.B.C. On-Off Telephone 664 Quinton, Virginia Compliments of W. ROBERT WYATT Esso Servicenter West Point, Virginia LAYFIELD MOUNTCASTLE MFG. CO. Rough and Dressed Lumber Building Supplies-Paints Hardware Providence Forge, Virginia Phone 221 TALLEY FURNITURE STORE Home Furnishings, Duo-Therm Stoves, Radio and Electrical Appliances West Point, Virginia NEW KENT TAVERN Go od Meals Providence Forge, Va. D. L. Ghiotto VINCENT FUNERAL HOME Benjamin P. Vincent West Point, Va. Phone 1 Ambulance Service Prompt : Efficient Flowe r s For All Occasions Custom Made Cemetery Monuments ANDERSON’S ELECTRICAL •SERVICE Crosley Appliances Appliance Repair. Providence Forge, Virginia Phone 331 Compliments of CHALKLEY FUNERAL HOME Established 1883 Ambulance Service Phone 80 844 11th. St. West Point, Virginia J. R. PARKER COMPANY F eeds Coal Seeds Hardware Fertilizers Home Appliances Cooperative Service Agency Telephone 57] Providence Forge, Virginia SUNNYSIDE DAIRY Abortion Free Accredited Herd Proprietors, R. I. Jeffries U. R. Humphries Shacklefords, Virginia ERNEST E. ORANGE Groceries Gas Fresh Meats Oil Ice F ertilizer Providence Forge, Virginia R. M. HUGHES MOTOR COMPANY Chrysler - Plymouth Sales and Service Distributor of Shell Good Year Products Phones Route 60 and 33 Fairfield 211] Quinton, Virginia Quinton 661 P. P. JOHNSON Groceries Fresh Meats Gas and Oil Southern States Feed, Seed Fertilizer Quinton, Virginia L. M. ELLYSON General Merchandise Tunstall, Virginia CITIZENS FARMERS BANK West Point, Virginia Organized 1927 Capital $100,000.00 Surplus $200,000.00 Complete Banking Service Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation C. E. HUGHES Distributors for Firestone Products Telephone 271 Providence Forge, Virginia H. E. STEWART SON General Merchandise Lanexa, Virginia CARTER SAND GRAVEL CO., INC. Concrete Building Blocks Septic Tanks Transit Mix, Etc. Plant-Providence Forge Si R. F. D. 1 Richmond, Virginia Telephone 2-2018 JAMES E. ASHLEY R. E. BRADENHAM 1 General Merchandise General Merchandise Phone 291 Eltham, Va. Bar hams ville, Virginia J Compliments 1 of Compliments of 1 R. M. HUGHES EMPLOYEES C. LINWOOD FISHER YORK 1 SUPPLY CO., INC. Your Friendly Ford Dealer j mem. | Building Materials and LAYFIELD j ! Farm Supplies MOTOR CO. Phone 53 West Point, Va. Providence Forge, Virginia Telephone 241 Compliments of DR. M. H. EAMES Telephone Providence Forge 211 JOHN W. GUTHRIE Staple and Fancy Groceries Choice Meats and Vegetables Phone 92 West Point, Va. § $ § L I 1 § § | § § § TIDEWATER INSURORS R. Tyler Bland R. Tyler Bland Jr.. Insurance and Real Estate West Point, Va. Phone 288 B. W. GRAVES General Merchandise Windsor Shades,. Telephone Virginia Prov. Forge 431 T. O. SALES CO. Duality Furniture Appliances 1 5th Main Street West Point, Virginia Shop In West Point “Try The Dime Store First’ - ’ BEN FRANKLIN STORE DeSoto Plymouth PAMUNKEY MOTOR SALES Raymond S. Taylor - Owner Fourteenth Street V. M. WATKINS General Merchandise Telephone 251 Telephone 310 West Point, Virginia Providence Forge, Virginia X RIDDLE’S PHARMACY West Point, Va. JENKINS FURNITURE CO. West Point, Virginia THE TIDEWATER REVIEW INSURANCE OF EVERY KIND All Kinds of Job Printing KATHRYN JOYCE AGENCY Book Work Specializing In Serving King William, King and Queen, New Kent, and Automobile, Fire, Casualty, Workmen’s Compensation and Charles City Counties Surety Bonds West Point, Virginia Providence Forge, Virginia GEO. G. TAYLOR J. W. BLACK | General Merchandise Merchant Gas Oil and School Supplies Pulp Wood and Fuel Wood 1 Quinton, Virginia | New Kent, Virginia j JOHN H. STEWART Groceries, Meats, Vegetables Auto Repairing-Lubrication Gas Oil Phone Providence Forge 451 U.S. 60, Lanexa, Virginia WILLIAM G. SMITH | Electrical Contractor : I Commercial and Residential | New Kent, Virginia Phone - Providence Forge 613 j