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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1953 volume:

THE CAVALIER STI Le ee je BLED Published by the | 0 , 5 SENIOR CLASS of NEW KENT HIGH SCHOOL fs OE New Kent, Virginia GIFT JUL 25 °55 | . i 2 ead = sie m | UBLIC SCHOO, 14 UBLIC SCHOOlse 4 ° 3 Pred 3 e = = : — With the passing of time, the echoes of our school life will grow fainter and fainter, and then die away. Gone forever will be the routine of school life, the fun we had, and the friends we made. It is the hope of the 1953 Cavalier Staff that, as you glance through this book in the years to come, you will recapture those moments---and the echoes will begin again. Because your devotion, interest and guidance have inspired us to the higher things of life and because you have spent so many hours laboring for us so that we might obtain our educa- tion, we dedicate with deepest love and esteem, the 1953 edition of the CAVALIER, to you, Mrs. Mary T. Pomfrey. CONTENTS THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO TAUGHT US THE FRIENDS WHO STUDIED WITH US THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT GUIDED US THE GAMES WE PLAYED TOGETHER THE MEN WHO SUPPORTED US ee Aha seer oe Gere oh oe i — an =|), aes ee ee 2a wal = on hee 7 MR. BRYANT R. HARPER Principal Mr. Harper, a Virginian by birth, was educated at Hampden-Sydney College where he obtained his B.A. degree, and then he attended the University of Virginia and received his M.A. degree: We are very fortunate in having him as principal of New Kent another year and hope he continues to be with us. MR. CLARENCE JENNINGS Superintendent Mr. Jennings was educated at William and Mary College where he received his B.A. degree in 1915. Later he attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and there he received his M.A. degree. For many years we have known and respected Mr. Jennings. He has been the superintendent of the Tri-County schools since 1924. DOROTHY E, MEARS, B,A, Western Maryland College Athletic Coach, History and English OSCAR S, MEARS, A,B, William and Mary College Athletic Coach, History, Chemistry and Assistant Principal JOSEPHINE H, NEWTON, A,B, William and Mary College Librarian, English and Guidance MARY T, POMFREY, A.B, Florida State University Spanish, Latin and Math, THECKLA A, REYNOLDS, B,S, University of Oregon Science, Math. , History LOIS R, RICHMOND, A,B, Fairmont State College Science and History ELIZABETH W, ROBERTS Albany Business College Commercial GEORGE A, WALDROP, A,B, Randolph -Macon College History, Math., Physical Geography and Cafeteria Supervisor JOHN D, WELLS, B,A,, M.A, Denison University and William and Mary College English and Math, SENIOR MIRO BEST LOOKING Mary Lou Smith Cecil Bowery MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Josephine Walls Hugh Renalds MOS'T) POPULAR Josephine Walls Bob Fitchett BEST ALL AROUND Lillian Moran Roy Gephart MOST ATHLETIC Annie Lou Pomeroy Norwood Schultz ‘MOST INTELLECTUAL ; Marcia Ryan Hugh Renalds BEST DRESSED Mary Lou Smith Cecil Bowery WITTIEST Annie Lou Pomeroy Roy Gephart This page sponsored by WEST’S ESSO SERVICENTER 4 DR. M. H. EAMES Bottoms Bridge, Virginia oe Providence Forge, Va. CLASS HISTORY Four long years have sped quickly by, Since we entered dear ole New Kent High. Visions of pleasant memories come before my eyes, Reminding me that time really flies. Now let me take you on a journey thru these years, Which have been filled with joys and fears. But above all we have had lots of fun, And look for more since our last year has begun. 1949: All of us were as green as grass, When we entered the Freshman Class. Awkward and shy and some of us blue, But Mr. Waldrop showed us what to do. With his cheerful aid we steadied our pace, And before long we felt we owned the place. Freshman elections were thrilling and fun, 'Twas then that Norwood's regime had begun. 1950: As Sophomores we had no time to slump, For exciting new events kept us on the jump. As upper classmen with sophistication, Mrs. Newton made life a great sensation. A tour of our county, dinner and skating, That trip to Williamsburg deserved top rating. Twas here we added Bob and Jess, Who fell in line with all the res'. This Sophomore year at New Kent High, Holds memories for us that cannot die. 1951: How wonderful are the memories that lie, In the hearts of us Juniors at New Kent High. Mrs. Pomfrey can tell you that we all did stand, Together, united, one big, happy band. Who could forget that trip to Washington Or any of the other things that we've done? In ''High Pressure Homer ! each was a star, On Broadway this play could have gone far! At William and Mary we saw ''The Taming of the Shrew Mr. Wells was a chaperone and Miss Hubbard went too. When looking back in future years, We'll think of this, through burning tears. (continued) Here scowls and whines are not allowed, 'Cause we're a merry, happy crowd. No grouchie souls need apply, To the Senior class of New Kent High. Again Mrs. Pomfrey got stuck with us, But, she, being good-natured, did not fuss. Peter, Beware!'' was the name of our play, I'll remember that 'til my dying day. Now these years have sped quickly by, We are about to leave with a sad, sad sigh. Through all, we've tried to do what was right, For the dear ole school of the blue and white. Through practicing plays, having classes and the rest, In all we strove for what was the best. And now we bid our alma mater a fond adieu, With the hope of nothing but success for all of you. Josephine Walls CHARLES EDWARD DAVIS No “ladies' man” is this bright lad, When the girls come run- ning it makes him sad. JAMES WALTER COUCH Long and lanky, lazy too, Our only blonde with eyes of blue. GEORGE WALLACE FISHER Handsome, shy, very neat too, We predict big things for you, ROBERT EARL FITCHETT Football, basketball, base- ball too, He's the hero of the white and blue. 10 CECIL FRANCIS BOWERY Big strong man, with a thick black beard, By all small girls he is sure to be feared, ROY WESLEY GEPHART He may be of statue small, But likewise, he's of spirit tall. aN JESS GOODMAN A basketball player, a regular guy, A friend to all, anda little shy. MARIAN ELIZABETH HOBSON Not very tall, in fact small, Her good nature is loved by all. VIRGINIA DARE KELLEY She's been in our class since the Ist grade, Our memory of her will never fade, EMELIA AGNES KURDZIEL Her twinkling eyes and cheerful smile Brighten up classrooms all the while, ll WE’ GLADYS ELIZABETH MORGAN She's the one who will always try, We know she'll win out by and by. LILLIAN MAE MORAN She's a talker long and loud Of her some day, we'll all be proud. ANNIE LOU POMEROY Like a circle ending never, Does her tongue go on forever. HUGH HENKEL RENALDS Tall, ambitious, full of fun, He'll be ahead in the long run. V2 EAVING %, . “lig a “SW eeeent?” % MARCIA ANNE RYAN Tall, red-haired, and brainy too, Many great things she's sure to do. NORWOOD FAUVER SCHULTZ He's the leader of all the sheep, But there's one girl we think he'll keep. MARY LOU SMITH Small, good-looking, dressed gal , We all like her; she's our pal, best- JOSEPHINE LELIA WALLS Cute, petite, with brains galore, She has boyfriends by the score, WHAT WE WERE Ow) fh. HAT WE MAY BECOME It is the year 1970, and the biggest Alumni Homecoming Dance in the history of New Kent High School is in full swing, Guy Lombardo's Band is playing for the big occasion in the school's beautiful new gymnasium, Everyone is here from students who went to the school in 1930 to students now attending in 1970, The new principal, Charles Davis, has just come in with his pretty wife. (Their young son and daughter had to stay at home this time.) Buster is now one of the leading educators in the nation, but after receiving his Master's Degree in Physical Education from Columbia Uni- versity and teaching several years in New Jersy, he has returned to New Kent. He is very popular as principal, but we predict that before many years he will be advanced to superintendent, Kathleen and Norwood Schultz are sweeping in, Kathleen is wearing a beautiful sable coat, Norwood played cat- cher for the Brooklyn Dodgers for several years after graduating from Randolph-Macon, but since his retirement from baseball he has become the leading advertising executive in the world, and now Kathleen collects rare furs for a hobby, Cecil Bowery is having a fine time greeting old acquaintances and introducing them to his charming Japanese wife, Shortly after his graduation he rejoined the Marine Corps and has been in for the last twenty years, He will be elegible for retirement soon, We hear they may go to Japan to live, Elizabeth Morgan is dancing with her newest husband, They have just returned from Mexico--they met while she was getting a divorce there from her eighth Mistake . Jimmie Couch and his pretty wife, the former Bessie Lee Parsley, are having a small argument with another cou- ple on the floor about who bumped who, Jimmie is one of the most successful farmers in New Kent these days, The other couple is Lillian Moran Robinson and her husband, Donald. They are living on a large dairy farm at Quinton, and at the last count their children numbered an even twenty. They have two sets of triplets and three sets of twins which have made them quite well known all over Virginia, George Fisher and Bob Fitchett are over in the corner having a heart-to-heart talk, George went to college for ten years and is now a Fegistered undertaker, He has opened a very modern undertaking establishment on the corner where Bartholomew's Store used to be, Bob was pitcher for the New York Yankees for several years, but now he is head coach at New Kent High School, Bob gives the boys a good workout, and also gives George a good supply of customers, Jess Goodman is keeping his eye on Emelia Kurdziel. The reason? Jess is now with the FBI, and he is investigating Emelia, a concert harpist, for transporting stolen jewels in her harp case, Annie Lou Pomeroy made a new record by swimming the English Channel ten years ago, She is a laboratory technician in California now, She is on vacation this month and is home visiting her friends in New Kent, She has never married, Virginia Dare Kelley, now a top officer in the WAVES after being in for 18 years, is having a wonderful time to- night making eyes at Roy Gephart. We all feel very proud of Roy because a month from now he will finally become a Colonel after 16 years in the Army. Neither Virginia Dare nor Roy married during their years in service, but since they will both be retiring soon, perhaps they'll make a match of it and settle down in New Kent, They are setting the stage now for a floor show. Josephine Walls is fixing the scenery, She kindly consented to fly down from Chicago especially to arrange it, Josie is the Dean of the Art Department at the University of Chicago and an interior decorator on the side, She has also had several books published about her theories on advanced mathematics which has always been a special hobby of hers, Well, at last everything is set, First on the program is Marian Hobson Reese and her husband Frank who will give an exhibition ping pong game, They have become professionals in the game and make $200,000 a week, We are very fortunate to have them, The lights dim, and the band plays soft strains of music. The spotlight is now on Marcia Ryan, a rising opera star, All we can say is -- The Metropolitan Opera isn't what it used to bel A modern dancer is next on the program, Her dance is odd; maybe extreme though, is the word- -so it must be and � is none other than Mary Lou Smith, She is just home from Hollywood where she just completed her 12th movie, Love Them, Dodge Them, and Leave Them Alone, . Hugh Renalds just ran up on the stage; he didn't want to be left out, because he has a few words to say, Everyone is settling down for a long stay, because Hugh is known for his long-windedness since he became Speaker of the House in Washington, Hugh has been helped considerably in his political career by his cute red-headed wife, the former Nancy Taylor, They were married soon after Hugh's graduation from college, They have one son, Hugh, Jr. So on goes the dance and on go the lives of the Alumni--we wish for each of them good luck and happiness, 15 i TI—sS Sn), OOO Ee UU SENIOR PLAY PETER, BEWARE]! Eunice Rogers . . . . . . Mary Lou Smith Clara Witt. .--. 92 2 oe Marelannvan Archie Rogers 9 “ ..)) aa ueRoberorsechiert Jane Monsell . 2 . . 2 2 .Virginiaskelly Tim Weatherly. . . . . , Norwood Schultz Evelyn Bronson. . . . = . . Lilliam Moran Flos 5 777. vs eee AT ene Pomeroy Owen Williams. . . . . . . George Fisher Peter Barrett . . . . . . . Hugh Renalds Melinda Holland . . . . . Josephine Walls MissJones . . . . . . «Elizabeth Morgan Director. |... 35.2 ip eo) ve Miser Onines Prompter . . . . . . Emelia Kurdziel aks, an . Sie pesliiindnmitemamed-thinis oa tgace oto MAES ta eee at ae eae PE be iY eee a Te was ho Se awe Oipcers are: Piso Datpneakanaoiph).'t259. 4..President Henry Waxmunski . Vice-President Dettvelane Davis Je 97) 9 Secretary Keatwieen hishéer. . 9. o lreasurer WE'VE ANOTHER YEAR We are on our way into the last lap of our high school career. We will leave behind many of the pleasant and happy times we have had as Juniors and take with us the memories of those happy hours spent with our fellow classmen. Perhaps some of our memories will not be so pleasant, as we may have found our studies a little more difficult this year. Our class has had a wide variety of interests as is shown in our extensive participation in various fields. Many of us took an active part in the club activities and sports. Some of our class members participated in the forensic activities and many showed their acting ability in the class play. Last, but, of course, not least, was our entertainment given for the Seniors in late spring. Ly James K. Anderson Betty Barfknecht Steve Bowmer Fred Burnette Jack Brunette William Chapman Betty Jane Davis Allen Ellyson Kathleen Fisher Ivan Leontuk Janice McCormick Bessie Lee Parsley Helen Parsley Ralph Randolph June Stockham Gordon Taylor Jean Taylor Wilford Throckmorton Henry Waxmunski 19 PROVIDENCE FORGE ESSO SERVICENTER Clean Restrooms Providence Forge, Virginia Telephone: 111 A. S. 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Shorter, Teacher ee — dl — — i — Bruce Adams, Shirley Alexander, Rose Boroughs, Kenneth Boyer, Paul Burnett, Alfred Carington, Arthur Gathright, Betty Gregory, Branch Hobson, Luther Huffman, Earle Lightner, Robert McCormick, Joyce Martin, Richard Morris, George Oliver, Mary Pack, Beatrice Parsley, Shirley Parsley, Robert Paul, Artis Rook, Jean Seward, Nancy Smiley, Carolyn Smith, Graham Smith, James Smith, Betty Stewart, Rose Stuck, Mildred Thomas, David Ward, Henry Ward, Herbert White, Anne Whitley, Dorothy Wyndham Nancy Anderson, Norman Batkins, James Christian, Ronald Combs, Bettie Couch, Patricia Couch, Francis Davie, Larry Davis, Judith Dean, Peggy Dean, Gerald Ellyson, Mary Ellyson, David Frank, Faye Gray, Carl Handley, Daniel Hardin, John Kelley, Jack King, Charles Leber, Theresa Leontuck, Orrin Nunley, Ray Nunley, Robert Parsley, James Pearman, Nancy Prevish, Glenn Priddy, Carter Richardson, Dennis Skinner, Joseph Stewart, Julian Thompson, Betty Walls, Kerman Ward, Charlotte Wooten, David Zawodny “ : f- 8 on — a Mary L. Christian, Teacher —— THIRD GRADE Lorraine Adams, James Ashley, Patsy Banton, Bonnie Barfkneckt, Lewis Barrett, Hay- ward Briggs, Wayne Brown, Robert Burroughs, Wanda Cobb, Mary Combs, Archie Crowe, Barbara Davie, Betty Davis, Mabel Dean, Marsha Dean, Ruth Dean, George Fitchett, Mary Hamilton, James Hockaday, Roy Howard, William Johnston, Jane King, Frances Kirby, Andrew Kurdziel, Marilyn McCormick, Rhetta Moore, Thomas Pack, Russell Parker, Jane Parsley, Shirley Parsley, Julia Philbates, Sidney Philbates, David Roberts, Sharron Starkey, James Swearengin, Brenda Swindell, Clyde Thompson, John Throckmorton, Otis Timberlake, Edmond Turner, Robert Ward, Ralph Westmoreland, William White, Barbara Williams, Bob Wooten, and William Young, NOT PICTURED: Ruth Hylton, Mrs. Orange, Teacher Mrs. Fisher, Teacher SECOND Melvin Adams, Dianne Ballard, Mar- shall Chenalt, Charlene Cobb, John Combs, Joan Combs, Beckie Barfk- mecht, James Davis, Harry Douglas, Shields Dalrymple, Myrtle Douglas, Richard Dean, Linda Edwards, Dean Frame, Natalie Gregory, Joyce Ham- ilton, Dorothy Kirby, Patricia Kelly, Susan Lindsay, Karen Mountcastle, Frances McCormick, Dolores Mul- lens, John Pack, Joseph Parker, a me HIRST GRADE Charles Parsley, Herbert Parsley, Dianne Adams, Gloria Adams, Patricia Adams, Joseph Alexander, Robert James Parsley, Wayland Parsley, Anerton, Linda Banton, Wayne Cheatham, Farron Davis, Robert Davis, Billy Brenda Parsley, Richard Potter, Mar- Dean, Gilly Dean, Linwood Dillard, Joan Douglas, Jean Griffith, Cornelia | shall Philbates, Anne Pomeroy, Handley, Carole Harrison, Patsy Hodges, Edward Johnson, Jane McKay, | Jeffrey Richmond, Joseph Riggs, Dianne Morris, Mary Mullen, Braxton Nowell, Glenn Ophiem, Sandra Otey, _ ' Frances Thompson, Emmett White, Rethel Pack, James Parsley, Norma Parsley, Sandra Priddy, Elsie Renalds, ss _ Ryland Williams, Barbara Wooten, Nancy Roberts, Douglas Skinner, Charles Smith, Dianne Snow, Delores | Virginia Philbates and Jack Wooten. Southard, Bert Stewart, Sharron Stewart, Carole Stuck, Ethel Timberlake, NOT PICTURED: Charles Johnson, Will Wallace, Charles Wharff. NOT PICTURED: Mary Hylton, James Will Lisbon, Charlie Stewart. Johnson. Mi Mrs. Walls, Teacher Mrs. Peace, Teacher LUNCH ROOM STAFF What would life at New Kent be if it were not for the good, hot lunches Mrs, Peace fixes for us every day! She has working with her Mrs, Kirby, Pearl Abrams and several high school girls, SAFETY PATROL The Safety Patrol, headed by Mrs, Orange, supervised the seating, conduct and un-loading of the school buses, The members are: Sherman McLaughlin, Betty Barfknecht, Billy Burnett, Johnny Wines, Ben Ward, Wilford Throck- morton, Jean Taylor, John Graves, Janet Davis, Victoria Kurdziel and Clyde Cobb, OUR HELPERS Our other faithful helpers are Mr, Parsley, bus mechanic, and Byrd Jones, Janitor, ewan ce pas Heo hin a a ex A i ettatee « es See RRR 7 wa he f = £44 = a er = 7 BETA CLUB ea a, + oe i a (ee om The Beta Club got off to a good start this year by admitting six new members to the club, They were: Hugh Renalds, Charles Davis, Steve Bowmer, Jean Taylor, Eddie Smiley and Jane Graves. Early in the year, plans for projects were started, The Club bought a soap dispenser and towel dispenser for the school, to be placed in the hall nearest the laboratory, The dances given by the Beta Club were the sole means by which they raised money to send all thirteen members and Mr. Wells, the sponsor, to the state convention held at the John Marshall Hotel in Richmond. Officers in the club are: Josephine Walls, president; Billy Chapman, vice-president; Betty Jane Davis, secretary; and Fred Burnett, treasurer, Other members were: Marcia Ryan, Annie Lou Pomeroy and Virginia Dare Kelley. MONOGRAM CLUB oe) ) “fe iM | Xi) Many new members were admitted into the Monogram Club this year, after having successfully undergone the stiff initiation, The officers are: Fred Burnett, president; Norwood Schultz, vice-president; and Inez Crump, secretary and treasurer, The club is sponsored by Mr. Mears, whose whole-hearted support is felt by all the members. Other members of the club are: Betty Ann Barfknecht, Barbara Taylor, Dorothy Seward, Evelyn Dillard, Eddie Smiley, Billy Chapman, Kitty Davis, James Anderson, Bobby Mills, Bob Fitchett, Walter Philbates, Ralph Randolph, Calvin Smith, Annie Lou Pomeroy, Sonny Boroughs, Josie Walls, Henry Waxmunski, Betty Jane Davis, Bryant Kent, Roy Gephart, Doris Waxmunski, Miron Mihalcoe, Drexel Crump, Hugh Renalds, Franklin Elliott, Charles Mihalcoe, Allen Ellyson, Steve Bowmer, Margaret Fitchett and George Fisher. This page is sponsored by: BUHRMAN SONS, INC. POTTS LUMBER COMPANY Farm Sawmill Machinery oS Barhamsville, Virginia Richmond 19, Virginia Editor-in-Chief. . . . - « « « «Josie Walls Assistant Editor. . . . . . . Billy Chapman Business Manager . . . . . . Bob Fitchett Assistant Manager. . . . . . . Fred Burnett Sports Editors . . . . . . . Hugh Renalds, . oo... « « « Marcia Ryan, Norwood Schultz Typists i.) °.) cone can teieed gel tues ek Oa, . os . . . « Emelia Kurdziel, Mary Lou Smith Advisor 1. 2 9. 7 (iN ote eee Mile ee tone ¥ 4 Tud g Bm this lok, Josie 7 stéims to be taking her job very seriously.� a . as” Officers are: Catherine Walker, Treasurer; Kitty Davis, Secretary; Jack Burnett, Vice-President; and Robert Fitchett, President. : ‘7 ze ed be tik The Student Cooperative Association was organized for the first time at New Kent this year. It is composed of four officers, one from each high school class, and one representative from each home’room. Student problems and plans are brought before the Council and possible solutions are suggested. The S.C.A., as it stands, resembles a rough diamond. It will only be through continual change and constant improvement that the Council will acquire the sparkle and finish of a polished gem. Pa ian, Emi Ha ifs S@sephine Walls, atherine Walker, Rover Fitchett, Mrs. M , Kitty Davis, Jean Taylor, Mary Kurdziel, Gary Richardson, Elizabeth Watkins. LTA We, the Future Teachers of America, started off with a bang this year with eighteen members, Mrs, Pomfrey, our sponsor, asked everybody to write down why we wanted to be teachers. We elected Doris Waxmunski, president; Shirley Cobb, Vice-pre- sident; Janet Davis, secretary; and Mary Ann Kurdziel, treasurer, As one of our projects, Mrs. Pomfrey asked us to list the names of the people we could help get to the polls on Election Day, by either baby sitting or providing transporta- tion, Members are: Emelia Kurdziel, Jane Graves, Betty Ann Peace, Bar- bara Taylor, Elizabeth Watkins, Doris Waxmunski, Shirley Cobb, Janet Davis, Arlene Keeton, Mary Ann Kurdziel, Jane Stewart, Ethel Thompson, Catherine Walker, Bar- bara Ashley, Marie Firesheets, Sandra Morris, Loretta Oates, and Betty Parker, VISUAL AID CLUB The Visual Aid Club, headed by Mr, Waldrop, had a big job to do this year, They showed educational pictures to classes throughout the year, and several full-length movies were present- ed also, It was a pleasure for them to show movies this year with a brand-new projector. Members are: Allen Ellyson, Billy Chapman, Ralph Randolph, Steve Bowmer, Tyrus Fire- sheets, Bruce Gregory, Kendall Lipscomb, Dick Ellyson, Sherman McLaughlin, and Raymond Ryan, LIBRARY CLUB This year the library has been a very busy place, With the coming in of new books and the re-arrangement of the library the workers have had their hands full, Mrs, Newton and her “little book worms try to put in the hearts of the young grade pupils as well as the big ones an undying flame of passion for good books and magazines. We feel that the library has had a very successful year, The motto A book in the hand is worth two on the shelf is a school by-word, THE LIBRARY WORKERS INCLUDE: Bessie Parsley, BettyPeace, Shirley Mihalcoe, Virginia Leber, Doris Waxmunski, Loretta Oates, Billy Perry, Karen Highland, Emelia Kurdziel, Raymond Ryan, Marcia Ryan, Tyrus Firesheets, Bruce Gregory, Benjamin Ward, June Stockham, Dorothy Seward, Kathleen Fisher, Betty Barfknecht, and Julian Lipscomb. SCIENCE CLUB We of the Science Club believe we learn by doing and observing. Our year's activities have been in line with this thought, We have explored various fields of science by experiment and observation in the belief that the more we learn about our surroundings, the better prepared we are to cope with them, The Science Club was new to N.K, this year, but we feel we have accomplished much and expect to do much more in the years ahead, THE MEMBERS ARE: Sherman McLaughlin, Kent Renalds, Tyrus Firesheets, Kent McLaughlin, Ethel Thompson, Alton Parsley, Chubby Morris, Lucille Linka, Liston Wyndham, Ned Davis, Bobby Hamilton, Julian Lipscomb, Joyce Drudge, Mary Christian, Dorothy Seward, Karen Highland, George Gregory, Virginia Swearengin, Betty Stewart, Mary Kurdziel, Victoria Kurdziel, Janet Davis, Betty Peace, and Verna Parsley. CCAVALIERITE NEW KENT HIGH SCHOOL UNDEFEATED DISTRICT CHAMPIONS 1952 ge ee es F OPPONENTS WE Middlesex 45 Pleasant Hill Botetourt Achilles Christ Church West Point King George The 1952 football season saw the New Kenters of Coach Mears capture its second Dis- trict Championship in a row. The red and white were led by six Seniors and a glittering array of underclassmen in their gridiron appearances. The team gave the fans some exciting thrills during the season as they won their fifteenth con- Mr. Mears and the team feel very proud of their co-captains, Bob Fitchett and Fred Burnett. secutive victory over the two year period. Cs melee fl Ets as aN ‘ean we ee ase ick pases ete ES BE RNa bd GA” RE: ee WE THEY Toano 44 I5 Pleasant Hill 1955327 git Mathews 15 26 } yoed © gar ae ant ™ Charles City 45 +228 ag we ero3? pav : yet Achil 2 302 port yanet eis chilles 37.—s«28 0 yor ds 5c Botetourt 35 «+61 a Oo are yns as . ° ° ; at ve on por a¥ ON King William AT EaO | DF pot 4cCO eit Marriott 42 i tS cne™ sane be eee ce : Nts. Qe % Val vieds 030 The girls’ basketball team had a fairly successful season under the able leadership of our coach, Mrs. Mears, Our team placed fourth in the league, with five wins and three losses, We hate to lose two of our guards, Annie Lou Pomeroy and Josephine Walls, who are seniors. Both of these girls have been with the team since its organization in 1949. Our co-captains this year were Doris Waxmunski and Dorothy Seward. 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Mears we had a fair season considering that we didn't have a gym to practice in, Next year we will not have Norwood Schultz, Bob Fitchett, Hugh Renalds and Jess Goodman; they are seniors and will graduate, However, we have high hopes and good material left for a successful season next year. Bs ge nef om i oats Sai oh Kya This page sponsored by: This page sponsored by: WEST POINT DRIVE-IN THEATER SMITH'S TAILORS CLEANERS au Service of Distinction West Point, Virginia West Point, Virginia CHEERLEADERS Our athletic contests would not have been the same without our faith- ful cheerleaders. Their twirling skirts, synchronized gestures, and lusty cheers spark the yells and songs of team supporters. Led by energetic chief cheerleader, Kitty Davis, the group achieved much. An outstanding event was a dance honoring the football team. ite o.) ooo es oo nt} LAA te. TLL Pre 42 Ei ita ag ‘ é bi s a aa 1, 1b} bd} Qa. C YD bp} ma i] Lb} oa — CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA Virginia West Point, J. 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Mrs. Pomirey NOT PICTURED: Betty Barfknecht Girl Public Speaker Alternate Raymond Ryan Boy Prose Reader Billy Chapman Directors - Mr. Wells and Mrs. Newton ws et? 3) j i} Alternate Georgia Newcomb Alternate Betty Parker Boy Public Speaker Jimmie Dinwiddie Speller Marcia Ryan SOFTBALL SCOREBOARD WE THEY Pleasant Hill 6 Zp Toano 10 11 King William rf je, Charles City 1 12 Toano 6 8 Charles City 17 8 The two co-captains of the softball M Z ; aervott 8 4 team, Inez Crump and Annie Lou Pomeroy, also happen to be star pitchers on the team. Here they get together with Coach Mears and Manager, Catherine Walker, for a last minute talk A before game time. t f Pred Doris Waxmunski Dorothy oe Seward Kathleen Fisher - Jane Graves ar Alden Fitchett qe Shirley S Mihalcoe An e . 4 ee : . Betty 2 : ; ee se Barfknecht : a ' “4 ‘Evelyn : es Se Pu Dillard : ate NOT PICTURED: ; oo a Kitty Davis, ves Le y | Elizabeth Watkins, ia Mary Ann Kurdziel and Ethel Thompson, Margaret Fitchett The 1953 Baseball Team won were Tri-County Champions and runner-up for the district championship when they tied with Pleasant Hill. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Tyrus Firesheets, Drexel Crump, Henry Waxmunski, Charles Mihalcoe, Coacl O. S. Mears, Bob Fitchett, Walte Manager Bill Jones. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: James Kent Anderson, Fred Burnett, Norwood Schultz, Miron Mihalcoe, George and Sonny Burroughs. eight games and lost only two. The Rebels Manager, Gordon Taylor, Franklin Elliott, rt Philbates, Bryant Kent, Calvin Smith and Fisher, Billy Chapman, Eddie Smiley, Captain of the New Kent Rebels Basebal] team was Charles Mihalcoe. Pictured here with Coach Mears they are deciding the starting line-up for today's game. Christ Church Pleasant Hill West Point King William Toano Charles City Toano Charles City Pleasant Hill Marriott NrNHeH OO OD O oe sights: dimmed sate curtain rose...From the stage came ''What are you going to have?'', and the first Junior Class Play, Sound Your Horn! was off to a hilarious start. The Juniors presented this play under the direction of Mrs. Roberts and Mr. Wells. It was a rollicking success. “SOUND YOUR HORN” Drusilla es Phyllis] joe Etta Lamb. . Mr. Anguse.® =. Homer Bird ‘ Christine Eliott Mrs. Van Dyke Diane Webster Mr iebeaslevyar, . ees Kathleen misner .. een ea ne Layior : Bessie Lee Parsley = hee Steve Bowmer sie eats s ie eCOSDU Lesa � . « Janices-McCormice . Betty Ann Barfknecht - « +� June Stockham . Wilford Throckmorton Theodore Webster. . .Allen Ellyson | HMMA Mi Pageant ap TULA LS po er O. S. Mears - Drexel Crump Coach 880 Yard Run, The 1953 Track team won a large number of points at the District Meet in 1 2 mile Relay, Williamsburg, Va. These winners were sent to Charlottesville to the State Broad Jump, Track Meet: Drexel Crump, relay; Allen Ellyson, 880 yard run; Bob Fitchett, Discuseshot 200 yard dash and relay; Johnnie Wines, relay; and Jess Goodman, relay. They Put weren't able to break into the winning column at the State Meet. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Drexel Crump, Steve Bowmer, Allen Ellyson, Bob Fitchett, Fred Burnett, Miron Mihalcoe, Coach Mears. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Johnnie Wines, Norwood Schultz, Roy Gephart, and Jess Goodman, Bob Fitchett - 1 2 mile Relay, 220 Yard Dash, 100 Yard Dash Roy Gephart - Shot Put Fred Burnett - 440 Yard Dash, Discus Steve Bowmer Johnnie Wines - Shot Put a 100 Yard Dash, ae 220 Yard Dash, Apes 1 2 Mile Relay, Broad Jump Allen Ellyson - 880 Yard Run, High Jump « os Miron Mihalcoe Norwood Schultz - Jess Goodman - 440 Yard Dash, 180 Yard Low Hurdles 1 2 Mile Relay, 1 2 Mile Relay 220 Yard Dash “f: 155 1H wee Stan ren tan ta me at 929 894 Fey qa ane 335 04 TE Oty 11 ag et Ls snag neg ti Attendants: Mary Lou Smith Elizabeth Morgan pees Inez Crump i Virginia Dare Kelley Flower Girls: Barbara Williams Bonnie Barfknecht MAY DAY '53 May Queen-Josephine Walls Maid of Honor-Annie Lou Pomeroy Train Bearer-Gilly Dean Crown Bearer-Bert Stewart Cornelia Handley Frances Kirby Flower Girls: Natalie Gregory Mabel Dean Diane Morris Marilyn McCormick Attendants: Barbara Ashley Emelia Kurdziel Lillian Moran Mary Ann Kurdziel Betty Jane Davis Cecil Francis Bowery James Walter Couch Charles Edward Davis George Wallace F isher Robert Earl F itchett Roy Wesley Gephart Jess Emory Goodman, lie Hugh Henkel Renalds Norwood F auver Schultz Virginia Dare Kelley Emelia Agnes Kurdzie] Lillian Mae Moran Gladys Elizabeth Morgan Annie Louise Pomeroy Marcia Anne Ryan Mary Lou Smith Josephine Lelia Ww — 7 N ae ®ssiona]__ ‘ On Mas oy ’ a XS J q (Audience Standing) - ----Largo rh % Scripture_Pray,, “Ss gs?’ we: 3 Pe . 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