Northampton County High School - Lighthouse Yearbook (Machipongo, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1951 volume:

� GREETINGS TO CLASS OF ' 51 It brings a glow of happiness to us to realize that you have reached this important period in your young lives and because of this happiness we feel it a privilege to offer our best wishes for your continued success. You, as well as classes before you, should be commended for perpetuating your Annual, The Lighthouse, which stands as a syn±)ol to all loyal Northampton- ians. In working with this edition of the Lighthouse you have worked cooperative¬ ly with each other, and that is a basic element in all of life ' s work. When people have learned to work, play, and live together in harmony most of life’s obstacles can be surmounted. Now as you are drawing near to your Commencement Day which will be one of your most cherished hours, even though you will be departing from Northampton County High School, w e would that you carry among your many treasured possessions the thought that one thing admired by all people is suc¬ cess”. The branch of human endeavor that you choose does not matter much; the fact that you succeed is all important because this proves that you have applied yourselves and have attained a set goal. When this is done others will respect you for your ability, talents and what you have accomplished. You will be ad¬ mired, not only for your contributions to mankind, but for the example set by you and the inspiration that you have been to others. The learningthat you have gained from your high school experiences should be of much value as you plot your future course. Those of us who have worked with you have felt that your education in subject matters should be coupled with real-life experiences, and towards this end we have worked together. Finally, the 1951 Lighthouse will be an inspiration to the classes that fol¬ low you, and they will be more determined to carry out a tradition that carries with it. Loyalty, Fidelity and Responsibility. Very sincerely. W. H. Smith Principal NORTHAMPTON COUNTY HIGH DEDICATIO To one whose patience, kindness and under¬ standing endeared him to his students and whose departure saddened their hearts. We dedicate this edition of The Lighthouse as a token of our affection to our former teach¬ er, coach, and friend, Mr. E. L. Williams, who entered the United States Army, Wednes¬ day, January 6, 1951. He answered his country ' s call to arms For help to fight the foe Even though we were sorry to see him leave Deep in our hearts we do not grieve For ' twas his duty we all know, We only pray, God keep him safe from harm. Written by Fannie Spady FACULTY SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss L. B. Patterson- Miss H. M. Green- M iss G. C. Ellis - Miss S. A. Ruffin- Mrs. H. D. Upshur- Miss M. V. Blanchard - Mrs. M. B, Collins - Mrs. I. J. Williams - STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT: Mathematics English French History English Secretary Citizenship English English French Science Biology Home Economics Mr. J. E. Worsley -■ Mr. W. W. King — Miss D. M. Turner - Mr. C. N. Williams Mr. W. H. Smith — Mrs. V. B. Jolley -- Mr. A. B. Whitehead Chemistry Biology Government English Librarian English Agriculture Principal Home Economics Mathematics Mr. J. A. Lawrence Agriculture Uj.. NAME: Carl Merton Adair ADDRESS: Hare Valley, Virginia AMBITION: Brickmason HOBBY: Sports PET SAYING: You aren ' t joking NAME: Cullen Garrett Allen ADDRESS: Eastville Station, Virginia AMBITION: Doctor HO BBY: Sports PET SAYING: That’s important NAME: Elmer Ames ADDRESS: Cape Charles, RED AMBITION: Mortician HOBBY: Baseball PET SAYING: I always remember NAME: Evelyn Olivia Ames ADDRESS: Birdsnest, Virginia AMBITION: Lawyer HOBBY: Reading PET SAYING: Do it today, not tomorrow NAME: Robert Lee Bailey ADDRESS: Eastville, Virginia AMBITION: Carpenter HOBBY: Sports PET SAYING: OK daddy oh NAME: Charles Bibbins, Jr. ADDRESS: Cheriton, Virginia AMBITION: Barber HOBBY: Sports PET SAYING: One never knows NAME: Helen Louise Bland ADDRESS: Cape Charles, Virginia AMBITION: Social Worker HOBBY: Dancing PET SAYING: What? The integrity of some people NAME: Calvin Leavenworth Brickhouse ADDRESS: Hare Valley, Virginia AMBITION: Vocational Agri. Teacher HOBBY: Sports PET SAYING: Everything is copathetic NAME: James Benjamin Brickhouse ADDRESS: Kendall Grove, Virginia AMBITION: Brickmason HOBBY: Singing PET SAYING: Think nothing of it NAME: Vivian Elizabeth Chapman ADDRESS: Cape Charles, Virginia AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Movies PET SAYING: You’re crazy NAME: Clinton Alfred Collins ADDRESS: Chesapeake, Virginia AMBITION: Barber HOBBY: Sports PET SAYING: Hello Shortie NAME: Robert Benjamin Collins ADDRESS: Birdsnest, Virginia AMBITION: Auto Mechanic HOBBY: Reading PET SAYING: Linger long, but die you must ' ■M � % NAME: Rosa Connor ADDRESS: Exmore, Virginia AMBITION: Teacher HOBBY: Singing PET SAYING: ’’Are you kidding?” NAME: Deloris Evangeline Davis ADDRESS: Cape Charles, Virginia AMBITION: Mathematician HOBBY: Reading PET SAYING: ’’The integrity of people” NAME: Doris Rebecca Downing ADDRESS: Hare Valley, Virginia AMBITION: Educator HOBBY: Listening to the radio PET SAYING: ’’Phooey” NAME: Cleo Evelyn Finney ADDRESS: Machipongo, Virginia AMBITION: Stenographer HOBBY: Listening to the radio PET SAYING: ’’You think you are funny” NAME: Bessie Naomi Gunter ADDRESS: Exmore, Virginia AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Dancing PET SAYING: ”I love that kind of carrying on” NAME: Ruth Rebecca Hallett ADDRESS: Birdsnest, Virginia AMBITION: Mortician HOBBY: Bowling PET SAYING: ”I got news for you” NAME: Joyce Mae Harvey ADDRESS: Bay view, Virginia AMBITION: Typist HOBBY: Reading PET SAYING: ’’I’ll do just that thing” NAME: Lafayette Holley ADDRESS: Bayview, Virginia AMBITION: Astronomer or Musician HOBBY: Hunting PET SAYING: ’’Take no wooden nickels” NAME: Agnes Marie Jacobs ADDRESS: Eastville, Virginia AMBITION: Seamstress HOBBY: Sewing PET SAYING: ”I like that” NAME: Leona Delois James ADDRESS: Wardtown, Virginia AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Music PET SAYING: ’’Are you kidding” NAME: Annie Lucille James ADDRESS: Exmore, Virginia AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Listening to the radio PET SAYING: ’’Are you dreaming?” NAME: Catherine Lenora Johnson ADDRESS: Eastville, Virginia AMBITION: Singer HOBBY: Singing PET SAYING: ”Oh! But he’s so refined” NAME: James Edward Johnson ADDRESS: Kendall Grove, Virginia AMBITION: Disc Jockey HOBBY: Listening to the radio PET SAYING: Cut out the crap NAME: Annie Mae Jones ADDRESS: Machipongo, Virginia AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Movies PET SAYING: You better believe that NAME: Bernice Captolia Jones ADDRESS: Birdsnest, Virginia AMBITION: Teacher HOBBY: Reading PET SAYING: I ' ll do just that thing NAME: Victoria Ella Jordan ADDRESS: Machipongo, Virginia AMBITION: Teacher HOBBY: Reading comic books PET SAYING: Don ' t worry about it NAME: Anna Virginia Mapp ADDRESS: Harevalley, Virginia AMBITION: Tailor HOBBY: Dancing PET SAYING: Knock it off Country NAME: Geraldine Deloris Mason ADDRESS: Cheriton, Virginia AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Reading PET SAYING: My goodness NAME: Amanda Lee Nottingham ADDRESS: Machipongo, Virginia AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Going to movies PET SAYING: You better believe that NAME: Mary Burnett Nottingham ADDRESS: Nassawadox, Virginia AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Reading PET SAYING: Just about bad NAME: Norman Noah Poole ADDRESS: Nassawadox, Virginia AMBITION: Auto Mechanic HOBBY: Sports PET SAYING: You said it NAME: Deloris Mae Rogers ADDRESS: Nassawadox, Virginia AMBITION: Beautician HOBBY: Going to the movies PET SAYING: You better believe that NAME: Yvonne Irene Rogers ADDRESS: Nassawadox, Virginia AMBITION: Beautician HOBBY: Reading comic books PET SAYING: You know it too NAME: Conoway Sample ADDRESS: Exmore, Virginia AMBITION: Educator HOBBY: Going to movies PET SAYING: Now, she tells me 1 NAME: Clifton 01 Sample ADDRESS: Exmore, Virginia AMBITION: Electrician HOBBY: Sports PET SAYING: ”0. K. kid, let’s go NAME: Elizabeth Savage ADDRESS: Exmore, Virginia AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Listening to the radio PET SAYING: That ' s your business NAME: Susie Savage ADDRESS: Eastville, Virginia AMBITION: Housewife HOBBY: Dancing PET SAYING; You know it, too NAME: Franklin Roosevelt Smith ADDRESS: Capeville, Virginia AMBITION: Detective HOBBY: Hunting PET SAYING: My boy NAME: Margarite Smith ADDRESS: Exmore, Virginia AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Dancing PET SAYING: That ' s your business NAME: Mary Magdalene Smith ADDRESS: Capeville, Va. AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Riding PET SAYING: You better believe me NAME: Fannie Gertrude Spady ADDRESS: Cape Charles, Virginia AMBITION: Secretary HOBBY: Reading PET SAYING: Oh, you don ' t mean it? NAME: Lucille Elizabeth Spady ADDRESS: Eastville Station, Virginia AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Singing PET SAYING: That ' s your business NAME: Nathaniel Harold Stanley ADDRESS: Exmore, Virginia RFD AMBITION: Pilot HOBBY: Playing ball PET SAYING: Come in the house NAME: Annie Lee Starchia ADDRESS: Nassawadox, Virginia AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Dancing PET SAYING: You ' d better believe that NAME: Clifton Maurice Stevens ADDRESS: Capeville, Virginia AMBITION: Doctor HOBBY: Sports PET SAYING: Oh yeah NAME: Dorothy Surdane Stratton ADDRESS: Nassawadox, Virginia AMBITION: Secretary HOBBY: Reading PET SAYING: I believe that f 4 X 1 ; T T ' T ' T7-7 y Tr V T r ' i NAME: Wilsie Christine Waters ADDRESS: Bay view, Virginia AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Dancing PET SAYING: Go West with the Rangers NAME: George Pearl Watson ADDRESS: Cape Charles RED AMBITION: Teacher HOBBY: Sports PET SAYING: What you know, lover? NAME: Clifton Vingo Watts ADDRESS: Franktown, Virginia AMBITION: Detective HOBBY: Traveling PET SAYING: Hey, son NAME: Coleman Lee Wilson ADDRESS: Cheriton, Virginia AMBITION: Brickmason HOBBY: Dancing PET SAYING: Don’t do it NAME: Thelma Wright ADDRESS: Capeville, Virginia AMBITION: Surgical Nurse HOBBY: Playing basketball PET SAYING: What do you know?” MEMORIES We, the members of the Senior Class, will always carry with us the pleasant memor¬ ies that we share with the students at Northampton County High School. Most of all, we should like to remember the habitual sayings of the principal, teachers and secretary. Mr. W. H. Smith(Principal)- Be that as it may Miss D. M. Turner- Young people, stop that noise! I Miss G. C. Ellis- Outline the next three chapters Miss S. A. Ruffin- I don ' t know! Miss M. V. Blanchard - I wouldn ' t do that if I were you. ” Mrs. I. J. Williams — Now, girls. Mrs. M. B. Collins — Be quiet, folk! Miss H. M. Green- Well now, you see Miss L. B. Patterson— Alright! Sit down and shut up! Mr. W. W. King- You see Mr. J. E. Worsley- Now what did I say? !! Mr. E. L. Williams — Generalizations! Mr. A. B. Whitehead -- Be quiet, please Mrs. H. D. Upshur- Partially Mrs. L. B. Jolly- It ' s up to you Mr. J. A. Lawrence — That seems to be right c Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen. This is Mabel Meater with your daily doings and undoing of the most popular and unpopular social butterflies. The most astounding news to reach this reporter during the last twenty-four hours was the announcement that Calvin Brick- house has been elected President of the New England College for Young Women. I understand that he is being ably assisted by Nathaniel Stanley, who is instructor in art and dress design¬ ing. Rumor has it that Franklin Smith, who was so shy back in ' 51 is the greatest playboy of the season in New York where he is chief singer of the Sweet Blues Night Club in Harlem. I understand that Mr. Smith has to hire special police to keep the ladies away, especially those to whom he had promised mink coats. Deloris Davis, who showed such promise as a mathematician in the old days is spending most of her time tryii to teach her twins, Frankie and Connie to count to twenty. It seems rather touching that at seven years of age they can only count as far as ten. The former Miss Davis is now Mrs. Charles Bibbins. I am sorry to report that Mr. Bibbins, who is a barber is just recovering from a nervous condition. It seems that last Monday his straight razor caught in one of his customer ' s nose. To date Mr. Bibbins has been unable to find anyone who is willing to sell him a nose. Incidentally, Mr. Bibbins ' assistants are Miss Geraldine Mason and Miss Amanda Nottingham. A recent issue of Cure or Kill Magazine carried an article on a new drug to cure Barbers ' Itch , it seems that a large number of Misses Not¬ tingham and Mason ' s customers suffer from the disease. Dr. Norman Poole, the research chemist, has been forced to move from his lovely home on Stinkeroo Drive. This reporter has been told that Dr. Poole ' s neighbors compalined that they couldn ' t eat because of the terrible odors coming from Dr. Poole ' s chemical labora¬ tory. Mrs. Poole, the former Miss Mary Smith, operates a Lunchroom. She specializes in Egyptian food and invites all of my listeners to come in whenever they are hung ry. One of our feature reporters, Elmer Ames, who reports on all West Coast doings, has just reported that Lucille Spady, head of the Lone Ling Insane Asylum, is going out of busi¬ ness. It seems that all of her patients are getting crazier than they were when they went to the institution. Carl Adair, who is the veterinarian in Boston, Mass, was called to a sick cow. Instead he went to see Mrs. Ruth Stevens who had a cold. Mrs. Stevens is the wife of Clifton Stevens and was formerly Miss Ruth Hallet. She has only 10 children at the present, but they seem very happy in their three room apartment. Who would have thought that Cullen Allen would be the owner of a factory that makes nylon tooth picks? He has made enough money to hire Miss Joyce Harvey as stenographer. However, Mr. Allen complains that Miss Harvey spends most of the time sitting at her desk reading the most romantic books that she can find; she must be eating her heart out, wonder¬ ing what happened to that Russian Prince that she was supposed to marry last year. My ad¬ vice to her is to accept Mr. Allen, even if he is nearly bald on top and is also minus three front teeth. What do you think Rebecca Downing is doing these days??? She, who once aspired to be an English Teacher, is now singing opera in the Monotone Music Hall in Lynchem, Georgia. I wonder if she ever remembers her yearningfor Shakespeare way back in ' 51. Her accompan¬ ist is none other than Lafayette Ponce De Leon Holley who studied piano for six weeks under Prof. H. M. Offkey in Korea. We interrupt this program to bring you a special bulletin. Helen Blank, Coleman Wil¬ son, Vivian Chapman, Clifton Watts and Wilsie Waters sailed on the steamship Civilization this morning. They are going to Africa as missionaries to Christianize the natives there. The minister is Rev. Coleman Wilson, D. D. and the choir will be directed by Miss Helen Bland, Mrs. Vivian Chapman Scott will be pianist. Friends and former classmates will be glad to hear that George Watson and Leona James received their B. S. degrees in Math last year. Mr. Watson received an award for excellence in Math. He and Miss James, who is now Mrs. Watson, are on the faculty of the recently established Criss-cross Co-ed College that is directed by Robert Baily. Clifton Sample is the Dean of Women, which reminds me of a report that came in yesterday morning. It stated that Conoway Sample and James Johnson have recently opened a nursery school for girls between the ages of four and nine. The girls will be taught sewing and cooking. My, how advanced children are these days I We are announcing that Middle Meat High School has organized an all star Football Team. Catherine Johnson is the Captain of the Team, playing Halfback is Margarite Smith. Other members of the team are Elizabeth Savage, Dorothy Stratton, Cleo Finney, Deloris Rogers, Rosa Connor, Bessie Gunter and Bernice Jones. This Team has brought victory to its school and has won every game for the past four years. What a Football Team! We pause here for station identification. For the tastiest dish that you have ever eaten, call for Collins ' Tomatoe crab stew. This, delicious food is prepared by the Collins Company, owned and opereated by none other than Clinton and Robert Collins, and sold at the low price of two cans of 17 . Now getting back to our program. We find that Agnes Jacob owns a tailoring shop. She ! has employed James Brickhouse and Irene Rogers as head seamstresses. They are now con¬ centrating on off shoulder designs for spring, using Lucille James and Annie Jones for their models. Fannie Spady is Business Manager. Evelyn Ames is now teaching History at Mountain Bay High in Arkansas, and every [ student that has graduated from that school says that Columbus discovered America in 1249. ‘ At least she teaches them all alike. I And finally ladies and gentlemen, the last item for today ' s news report is about the hot- 1 test thing since the atom bomb explosion. Our old friend, Thelma Wright, quietly disappear- I ed before breakfast yesterday. It seems that the night before she and Little Piggie had a I serious disagreement about her riding to her job at the Circus on a scooter bike. Three f hundred men are searching the wooded area and the lake near her home. She was last seen I headed in that direction. i ril have more news for you tomorrow evening, same time, same place, same station. Until tomorrow evening, when Mabel Meater will again report the latest caperings on our folk about town. May I wish each of you a pleasant Good Evening . { Senior Class History We the graduating class of 1951 entered Northampton County High School as freshmen, September 9, 1947. We were divided into three sections by our Principal, Mr. J. F. Banks. Our homeroom teachers were Mr. Brown, Miss Blanchard and Miss Purdue. Miss Anna Mapp, Freshman A. was ' ’Miss Homecoming and John Weeks was King . Other contestants were Martha Saunders, George Wilson and Thelma Wright. September 1948 we entered as sophisticated Sophomores with a new Principal, Mr. W. H. Smith. Because so many students dropped out of section C the remaining students were divided among the other two sections under the guidance of Mrs. H. D. Upshur and Miss L. B. Patterson. We had a very active class. Most of our classmates joined the cheering squad. Dra¬ matic Club, Basketball, Baseball and Softball Teams. September 1949 as Juniors, we entered ready and eager to do our best. During this year Miss Rebecca Downing became the State President of the N. H. A. Chapter. This was an honor because she was the first from Northampton County to hold such a position and she was a member of our class. Miss Evelyn Ames, was the runner up for Miss Homecoming. The other contestant was Vivian Beech. For May Queen our contestants were Annie Jones and Agnes Jacobs. It is always a custom for the Juniors to give the Junior-Senior Prom. So on May 26, 1950 we gave the Senior Class one of the most memorable Proms in the history of Northamp¬ ton County High School. Dark suits and lovely gowns were the order of the day. September 1950, Dignified Seniors. This is our busiest year. Miss Blanchard and Mr. E. L. Williams were our homeroom teachers. Even though he has no homeroom, Mr. C. N. Williams has been very helpful to us as Yearbook advisor. With his help and that of our two homeroom teachers we were off to a good start. Miss Rebecca Downing attended the White House Conference at Washington D. C.; this was an unusual honor because she was the only Negro from Virginia who attended. An element of sadness was injected into our pleasant life when Mr. E. L. Williams was called for military duty January 3, 1951. However, with a philosophical attitude we accepted his departure and welcomed our new homeroom teacher, Mr. J. E. Worsley. We have enjoyed working with Mr. Worsley these last five months and have found him always cooperative and understanding. To Mr. Smith, our Principal, and to the members of the Faculty, we shall ever be grateful for the guidance and aid that you have given us. To the Class of 1952, we the Class of 1951 wish a successful Senior year. Here ' s hoping that you will experience all the joys that we knew and none of the sorrows. Senior Class Officers President - Joyce Harvey Vice President- Lafayette Holley Secretary - Rebecca Downing Asst. Secretary- Conway Sample Treasurer- Cleo Finney Chaplain - Delores Rogers Parliamentarian - Evelyn Ames Reporter- Robert Bailey Sgt. at Arms - George Watson SENIOR CLASS SUPERLATIVES FEMALE Annie Jones - Catherine Johnson ■ Joyce Harvey - Cleo Finney - Mary Nottingham -■ Mary Smith- Cleo Finney - Helen Bland- Helen Bland- Evelyn Ames- Deloris Davis- Dorothy Stratton — Anna Mapp- Rosa Connor- Geraldine Mason -- Helen Bland- Ruth Hallet- Agnes Jacob- Leona James- Victoria Jordan — Evelyn Ames- Vivian Chapman — Margarite Smith -- Amanda Nottingham Wilsie Waters- Deloris Rogers- Agnes Jacob- Fannie Spady- Rebecca Downing -- Bessie Gunter- Bernice Jones- Lucille Spady- Irene Rogers - CHARACTERISTICS -- Best Looking- -- Tallest - -- Shortest - -- Best Personality- -- Best Dressed- - Largest- -- Smallest- -- Best Athlete- -- Best Singer- -- Most likely to Succeed ■ -- Most uncooperative- -- Neatest- -- Cutest- -- Best Dancer- - Laziest- -- Best Actress Actor-- -- Talkative- -- Artistic- -- Most Bashful- -- Peppiest- -- Most Versatile- -- Most Mischievous- -- Best Figure Physique -- Inferior Complex- -- Vamp Sheik- -- Most Reasonable- -- Most Optimistic- -- Most Conscientious- -- Best Student- -- Least Ambitious- - Quietest- - Noisiest- - Most cooperative- MALES Robert Collins Clifton Watts Clifton Sample James Brickhouse Nathaniel Stanley Clifton Stevens Elmer Ames Carl Adair Lafayette Holley Calvin Brickhouse Cullen Allen James Brickhouse Conoway Sample Coleman Wilson Clifton Stevens Lafayette Holley Clifton Sample Nathaniel Stanley Franklin Smith Clifton Sample Lafayette Holley Norman Poole Robert Bailey George Watson Elmer Ames Norman Poole Charles Bibbins Clinton Collins Calvin Brickhouse Coleman Wilson James Johnson Cullen Allen George Watson CLASS WILL Knowing that our days here are numbered and that we have just a little while to stay here, we, the members of the Senior Class, do hereby make public our last will and testament. While we are yet of sound mind and body, we use this method to prevent any future litigation. To the Junior Class, who is now nearing the border line, we leave our dignity and best wishes hoping that your last moments here will mean as much to you as ours did to us. The torch that was ours now belongs to you. To the Sophomore Class we leave our courage and perseverance for few things really worth having can be gained without hard work. To the FreshmanClass whose task has just begvm, we leave this piece of advice. Don ' t save all your studying for your senior year; it might be too late then - if you get that far”. Good luckl LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Carl Adair wills his skill on the Football Field to Grover Watson Cullen Allen wills his ability to participate in all sports to Earl Wescott Elmer Ames wills his well groomed looks to Thomas Bartee Robert Bailey wills his ability to take orders to Carl Bailey Charles Bibbins wills his height to Charles Bell Calvin Brickhouse wills his vigor and vitality to Florence Gray James Brickhouse wills his quietness to Sidney Harmon and Samuel Ames Clinton Collins wills his truthfulness to Mildred Church Robert Collins wills his pleasant smile to Mamie Bailey LaFayette Holley wills his vocal ability to Lafayette Goodwyn James Johnson wills his quietness to Henry Allen Norman Poole wills his wide awake appearance to Thadbert Spady Clifton Sample wills his sporting ability to Henry Allen Conway Sample wills his dance steps to Constance Fox in preparation for next year ' s Prom Franklin Smith wills his knowledge of Government to Freddie Moses Nathaniel Stanley wills his neatness to Verdell Adair Clifton Stevens wills his good sportsmanship to Willie Spady Clifton Watts wills his height and size to Eugene Jackson Coleman Wilson wills his dancing ability to Franklin Victory Evelyn Ames wills her half bottle of ink and four sheets of typing paper to Margaret Savage so that she can write her business letters next year Helen Bland wills her vocal ability to Deloris Onley Vivian Chapman wills her neat feet and plump legs to Mary Bailey Rosa Conner wills her long, beautiful fingernails to Shirley Johnson Deloris Davis wills her ability to excel in Basic Math to Mabel Chapman Rebecca Downing wills her friendly smile to John Branch Cleo Finney wills her correct classroom conduct to Carl Bailey Bessie Gunter wills her large legs to Flossie Floyd Ruth Hallet wills her dimples to Mabel Chapman Joyce Harvey wills her petiteness to Jacqueline Bartee Agnes Jacob wills her height and slenderness to Edith Turner Lucille James wills a few of her pounds to Ella Upshur Leona James wills her well-groomed hair to Mary Bailey Catherine Johnson wills her beautiful, bright eyes and laughing habits to Thelma Jackson Annie Mae Jones wills her cute smile and dimples to Dinah Brooks Bernice Jones wills her smallness to Lucille Clayton Victoria Jordan wills her large, well-shaped legs to Dorine Scott Anna Mapp wills her kindness and dimples to Lucille Clayton G ' aldine Mason wills her smallness to Daisy Downing At jida Nottingham wills her small feet to Mabel Downing Mary Nottingham wills her quietness and dignity to Shirley Johnson Deloris Rogers wills her small figure to Mamie Bailey Irene Rogers wills her quiet, lady-like deportment to Ruth Lyons Elizabeth Savage wills her freckles to Flossie Doughty Mary Smith wills a few of her surplus pounds to Barbara Beech Margarite Smith wills her well rounded figure to Betty Harmon t ■f « ♦ CLASS WILL Fannie Spady wills her penmanship to Carl Claud Lucille Spady wills her large legs and jewelry to Deloris Morris Dorothy Stratton wills her lady-like manners to Anna Warren Wilsie Waters wills her shortness to Flossie Doughty Thelma Wright wills her clear speaking voice to Winnie Mae Harmon Now as the lamp burns low, we know our hour is at hand but we could not rest easy in the future world without making the following requests: To our parents, who have sacrificed so much of toil and tears for our high school ed¬ ucation, we leave the solemn promise that we will live up to their faith in us and strive to make them proud. To our principal and faculty we leave our heartfelt gratitude for all their patience, kindness, and understanding. To our dear Alma Mater we leave our undying devotions to her principles and solemn pledge to ever hold her banner high. Signed, sealed, and delivered unto my hands this fifth day of June 1951. Thelma Wrigh t, Recorder CLASS poeka THE LAST FOUR YEARS CLASS SONG (Tune: Beautiful Dreamer) O Dear Northampton we do love you; We ' ll ne ' er forget thee what ever we do. The time has come for, for us to part; We hate to leave ' cause you gave us our start Gtoodby our teachers and schoolmates dear We ' ll miss your smiles and your words of cheer For we shall need them in future life To encounter the hardships and strife. (Chorus) Dear Old Northampton, the time has come But you have helped us, our race to run. We ' ll always cherish thee County High. But now it is time to say goodby; But now it is time to say goodby. Words by Conoway Sample O County High, Dear County High The time has come to say goodby But as we leave, with eyes filled with tears We shall carry fond memories of the last four years. We shall never forget our classrooms, in every detail The friendly atmosphere which did prevail. For many hours in them were spent ' Twas like blessings from Heaven sent As we stand on the threshold of tomorrow. As we leave with a sigh of sorrow. We shall always remember our schoolmates so dear And how they helped us during the last four years. For the last four years, through thick and thin. You were here from the beginning until the very end; So for you, dear Principal and teachers, who gave us our first start. There ' ll always be a special place reserved in every heart. O County High, Dear County High, we ' ll forever cherish thee. We shall remember the last four years wherever we may be. So with a wave of the hand and a sorrowful sigh. We shall miss you Northampton, but now good-by. Written by Rebecca Downing w WHO’S WHO AMONG THE ALUMNI (NORTHAMPTON ' S REPRESENTATIVES) NAME SCHOOL ATTENDED OCCUPATION WHERE EMPLOYED Ames, Arlene Hampton Institute Student Hampton, Virginia Allen, George Hampton Institute Teaching Capeville Elem. Sch. Ames, Bernard Eckles Embalming School Army Ames, Eleanor Virginia State College Student Petersburg, Virginia Ames, Annie Hampton Institute Student Hampton, Virginia Alston, Charlotte William Penn University Beautician Cape Charles, Va. Ashby, Deloris Maryland State College Student Princess Anne, Md. Bailey, Pearl Norfolk Div., Va. St. Col. Student Norfolk, Virginia Banks, Elizabeth St. Paul Polytechnic Beautician Cheapside, Va. Bean, Emmet Maryland State College Army Princess Anne, Md. Bell, Susie Morris Brown College Student Atlanta, Ga. Bell, Delsia St. Paul Polytechnic Student Lawrenceville, Va. Bragg, Mildred A. and T. College Student Greensboro, N. C. Bragg, Otis J. C. Smith University Principal Cape Charles, Va. Brinkley, Alice Va. Union University Teaching Eastville, Va. Brinkley, Alphonzo Union University Minister Buckroe, Va. Brinkley, Jean Union University Teaching Williamsburg, Va. Carpenter, Henrietta Virginia State College Teaching Richmond, Va. Collins, Bessie St. Paul Polytechnic Teaching Cape Charles, Va. Collins, Margaret Va. Union University Student Richmond, Va. Dillard, Lillie St. Paul Polytechnic Substitute Lawrenceville, Va. Douglass, Annie Dixie Hospital Nursing Hampton, Va. Downing, Lois St. Paul Polytechnic Teaching Exmore, Va. Fisher, Ann Virginia State College Cafeteria Asst. Bryn Maur, Pa. Francis, Earlie Virginia Union University Student Richmond, Va. Green, Hattie Virginia Union University Teaching Machipongo, Va. Holland, Mamie St. Paul Polytechnic Seamstress Washington D. C. Harmon, Clarence Norfolk Div., Va. St.Col. Student Norfolk, Va. Harmon, Helen Virginia State College Student Petersburg, Va. Jacobs, Bessie Virginia State College Student Petersburg, Va. Johnson, Helen Maryland State College Philadelphia, Pa. Johnson, Roy Maryland State College Student Princess Aime, Md. Johnson, Winston Maryland State College Army Princess Anne, Md. Jolley, Loretta B. Maryland State College Teaching Machipongo, Va. Jordan, Bessie Temple University Philadelphia, Pa. Jones, Rosie Norfolk Div., Va. St. Col. Student Norfolk, Va. Joyner, Charles Va. Union University Student Richmond, Va. King, Woodrow Hampton Institute Teaching Machipongo, Va. Melbourne, Eva Virginia State College Student Petersburg, Va. Mitchell, Carlene Virginia State College Norfolk, Virginia Monroe, Charles J. C. Smith University Teaching Treherneville, Va. Monroe, Jeanette Bluefield State Teach. Col. Chesapeake, Va. Monroe, Thomas J. C. Smith University Student Charlotte, N. C. Mapp, Alvin Virginia Union University Student Richmond, Va. Morris, Ida Norfolk Div. , Va. St. Col. Student Norfolk, Va. Moses, Samuel Baltimore Trade School Student Baltimore, Va. Pitts, John J. C. Smith University Army Powell, Elbert Howard University Minister Baltimore, Md. Powell, Marion St. Paul Polytechnic Student Lawrenceville, Va. Preston, Coralee Virginia State College Teaching Boston, Va. Press, Francis Virginia State College Student Petersburg, Va. Press, Harry Virginia Union University Student Richmond, Va. Roach, Selma A. and T. College Student Greensboro, N. C. Roach, William A. and T. College Student Greensboro, N. C. Robinson, Charles Virginia Union University Student Richmond, Va. Roselle, Deloris Norfolk Div., Va. St. Col. Student Norfolk, Va. Roselle, Dorothy State Teachers College Student Elizabeth City, N.C. Savage, Olivia Virginia State College Student Petersburg, Va. Seaton, Juanita Norfolk Div. , Va. St. Col. St. Paul Polytechnic Beautician Fairview, Va. Smaw, Mary Teaching Capeville, Va. Spady, Elois Virginia State College Student Petersburg, Va. Staten, James J. C. Smith University Student Charlotte, N. C. Thomas, Emma Temple University Student Philadelphia, Pa. Upshur, Lucille Virginia State College Student Petersburg, Va. Wright, Pauline Virginia State College Student Petersburg, Va. Wyatt, George Wyatt Virginia Union University Army Richmond, Va. Wynder, Barbara Norfolk Div. , Va. St. Col. Student Norfolk, Va. Wynder, Susie Dover State College Student Dover, Del. Wyatt, Wilmer University of Boston Student Boston, Mass. Junior Class We, the members of the Junior ”A” Class, have entered our busiest year in high school. We pledge ourselves to devote our high school life to the betterment of our homes, school, and our respective communities. Mr. A. B. Whitehead is our homeroom teacher. During 1950 one of our favorite classmates, Lafayette Goodwyn, was hurt playing football but returned to us early in 1951. We are very happy to have him back with us ain, and we hope that he will strive with us throughout the year to attain our goals. Our motto is, Act that each tomorrow finds us farther than today . We anticipate a successful Junior and Senior Prom . To the Seniors we wish much happiness and prosperity in their future endeavors. Officers President- Vice-President -- Secretary - Asst. Secretary-- Treasurer- Chaplain- Sgt. at Arms- Business Manager Parliamentarian - Adviser- Charles Bell Florence Gray Violet Harmon Mabel Chapman Dolores Onley Sidney Harmon Thomas Bartee Hilton Smith Mamie Bailey Mr. A. B. Whitehead Junior Class On September 9, 1948, we, along with many others entered Northampton County High School as a group of elementary graduates. Since we were freshmen and quite a large class we were divided into three sections, A, B and C. Under the leadership of Miss D. M. Turner we progressed rapidly and strived to reach our goals. Several students were added and a few dropped out. Miss Luberta Felton was Miss Homecoming in 1948 from our class. The next year, 1949 we returned as Sophomores with Mrs. M. B. Collins as our instructor. Vaughn Downing was King from our class during Homecom¬ ing. Carl Bailey and Franklin Victory represented the class in Football. September 1950 we entered with high ambitions and anticipations for the coming year. Mrs. H. D. Upshur was our homeroom teacher. With our Junior year almost completed we are looking forward to giving the Seniors a memorable Junior-Senior Prom. We wish the Seniors of 1951 much success in the future. Officers President-Franklin Victory Vice President---John Branch Secretary- Maggie Perkins Assistant Secretary--- Florence Simpkins Treasurer- Mildred Stewart Sgt. at Arms Preston Giddens 4iUU o Sophomore Class We, the sophisticated Sophomore ”A Class of Northampton County High School, entered as Freshmen in September 8, 1949. A little scared, as freshmen usually are, we were told that our homeroom teacher would be Miss D. M. Turner. We found her to be a very good one. During the year Cleo Small was the class candidate for Miss Homecoming . On that glorious morning of September 9, 1950, we were proud Sophomore A’s under the guidance of Mrs. M. B. Collins. During the year one of our members, Homer Wilson, was called to the Army. In November Gloria Satchell was the class candidate for Miss Homecoming . To the Senior Class of 1951; We hope that you will reach your goal and leave a light for the Sophomores to follow. Officers President ---- Vice President Secretary - Treasurer- Chaplain- Sgt. at Arms - Mary Press Yvonne Spady Gloria Satchell Ernest Dogget Ruth Bell Clarence Smaw r Sophomore Class still in keeping with the pledges made in our Freshman year, we, as Sopho¬ more ' ' B ' s’ ' are continuing to make progress. Under the direction of our new home¬ room teacher, Mr. W. W. King, many activities have been sponsored so that we might develop physically, spiritually and intellectually. In our continuing struggle for knowledge, we are striving towards better re¬ lationships and fuller cooperation so that we might become better citizens of our county, state and nation. Since our entrance in high school in September 1949, we have held in high esteem those things which will inspire those who come after us to join the great struggle for better citizenship in this our democratic society, our Land of the Free . Officers President- Vice President - Secretary - Asst. Secretary Sgt. at Arms -- Joseph Satchell Charles King Doris Johnson Augustine Moses Church Small Chaplain Effie Upshur r ♦-I- Sophomore Class The Sophomore C Class of 1950-51 entered Northampton County High School September 8, 1949, as Freshmen, with hearts full of joy and excitement. The entire freshman group was divided into three sections. A, B and C. We were designated Freshman C Class under the supervision of Miss Green. At that time there were forty-six of us; however, at the present there are only thirty-nine in our class. During the school term of 1950-51, we set our goals higher than ever before and hope to reach all of them. Miss Gladys Rhodes and Miss Emily Johnson represent us on the Student Council. We, took part in the Homecoming activities and won! Our candidate. Miss Hettie Wright, was very much pleased with the cooperation of her class. Had it not been for her class ' s cooperation Miss Wright would not have been able to win the coveted title of Miss Homecoming . Needless to say, we were all excited. Miss Ellis, our homeroom teacher, has encouraged us to set our goals even higher than they were in 1950. We feel sure that with her help we shall reach them. We selected the following as our officers for 1950-51: President- Mary E. Smith Vice President- Jennie M. Godwin Secretary- Emily Johnson Treasurer- William Johnson Chaplain- Dorothy Jones Business Manager- Hettie Wright Sgt. at Arms Willie Brickhouse ' t- i Freshman Class In the year of 1950, we, as a group of eighth graders, entered Northampton County High School to pursue a high school education. We were put into Freshman Section A and sent to Miss D. M. Tmrner, our homeroom teacher. We were eager to enter into the many activities that were planned for us by the school program and by our class as a group. We were represented in the Home¬ coming activities by Miss Helen Harris. Even though we did not win, we were much encouraged by the spirit of co¬ operation shown by the members of our class. In the years to come, we shall strive diligently to grow in knowledge and character, so that we shall become worth while citizens of our communities, county and state. Officers President - Vice-President- Secretary - Asst. Secretary Treasurer - Chaplain- Pauline Matthews Lawrence Collins Roosevelt Fisher Lucille Giddens Ethel Savage Orlo Trower Adviser Miss D. M. Turner Freshman Class We, the members of the Freshman B” Class, entered Northampton County High School on September 11, 1950. We entered this school with atypical fresh¬ man feeling, but we had a willing mind and the determination to overcome any obstacles that might confront us. We were assigned to room 11 and were told that Miss H. M. Green was our homeroom teacher. We took an active part in the Homecoming Activities, and Miss Cleo Allen, our Candidate for Miss Homecoming was runner-up. Various members of our class have participated in athletics. With the aid of our cooperative instructor, our arrows will lead to the goal of success. Officers President- Vice-President Secretary - Asst. Secretary Treasurer - Chaplain- Sgt. at Arms -- Geneva Sample John Sample Balease Francis Carolyn Wright Christine Rowley Deloris Wescott Trim Dixon Adviser Miss H. M. Green rr.- .• ■jJ’ ■--fe jt SC rrr=2 i • S .. r I � « f ' - - ' 5 - J $ 2 . 9 Freshman Class We, the Freshman C” Class, entered Northampton County High School September 11, 1950. We were told that our homeroom teacher would be Miss L. B. Patter¬ son, and were sent to room 6. During the second week of school we organized our class and began to strive hard to uphold the high standards of our school. We took an active part in the Homecoming activities. Miss Rosa Parker was our candidate for ’’Miss Homecoming . Our class is represented in the Dra¬ matic Club and Chorus on the Basketball and Softball Teams and also the Cheering Squad. Our class motto is, We have crossed the bay; the ocean lies before us . At the beginning there were forty-one of us; however, at the present there are only thirty-eight. We promise our Alma Mater that we will do our best to keep her banners flying. Officers President - Vice President Secretary - Asst. Secretary Treasurer - Chaplain - Cutie Sewell William Davis Constance Whitney Mary Fisher Doretha Weeks Barbara Jones Sgt. at Arms Laniton Bailey 0 $ 9 I I ! 1” . r )K illlllllllllllil liilmlmmilllilln iliiliillilliilii llllliillliiiiiiiillliliiilil InlliilimiHiinilimminiillillmi r XirfSi iyit y ' T X ACTIVITIES ' .if n ' t JjOm -: . Pf 1’- J Hk M :iMiMlBUL Sk ] W Aa 1 1 ifite- ■ yy A j 1 •Sv® IMHH- ' TH I STANDING LEFT TO R IGHT: Mr, Smith--- Vivian Chapman- Norman Poole - Mr, Worsley - Calvin Brickhouse- Miss Blanchard- Lafayette Holley- Mr. Williams- SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT: Shirley Johnson- Rebecca Downing- Nathaniel Stanley- Evelyn Ames- Thelma Wright- Deloris Davis- Cullen Allen- Helen Bland - Annie Jones- Conoway Sample- Principal Class Editor Alumni Editor Senior B Advisor Business Manager Senior A Advisor Yearbook Sales Manager Faculty Advisor Ass ' t. Editor Publicity Director Art Editor Literary Editor Editor in Chief Sports Editor Sports Editor Advertising Sales Manager Social Editor Production Manager (not shown) New Homemakers of America We are proud of our Chapter Mothers, who are working faithfully, helping us to promote our programs. They are Mrs. F. T. Allen, Mrs. A. J. Godwyn and Mrs. C. P. Fox. n.h.a. officers President ---Delores Davis Vice Presidents- Secretary - Asst. Secretary- Treasurer Asst. Treasurer Chaplain - Historian - Parliamentarian - Anna Mapp Delores Onley Hettie Wright Mabel Chapman Gloria Satchell Mildred Steward Gladys Rhodes Ella Upshur Emily Johnson Thelma Wright it J Ilit Hgw Homemakers of America Si The New Homemakers of America Club has been organized for several years and it has made rapid progress. A few years ago the local clubs were organized into a statewide association. Since that time delegates from local chapters have been sent to Virginia State College to attend conferences. At the conferences, officers are elected for the State Association and plans made for the year. Since the State-wide Association of the local clubs has been organized we have been sending delegates to the annual conferences. The Northampton County Chapter is proud of some of the accomplishments it has made in past years. We have had the honor of having two state officers. Mrs. I. Williams advisor and Miss Rebecca Downing, former state president from this chapter represented the State Association at the National Rally in Baton Rouge, La. in 1950. Miss Rebecca Downing represented the State Association and National Organization at the Youth Confer¬ ence held at the White House in November. The membership and interest in our Club has been increased considerably since every member has been placed on some committee with a definite responsibility. ♦ 4 , 9 4 New Farmers of America The Northampton Chapter of New Farmers of America was organized in 1937. Under the supervision of Mr. C. N. Williams, our instructor, we have 60 active mem¬ bers and through their cooperativeness have made much progress. It is our aim to develop rural leadership through cooperation, thirfts, civics, scholarship and intelli¬ gent choice of farming vocations. We were represented at the State Rally by Kilton Smith and Calvin Brickhouse. We also take an active part in the Eastern Shore Federation. We, the members of the Northampton Chapter, extend to the graduating class our best wishes for a most successful career and a bright future. Officers President- Vice-President Secretary - Treasurer - Reporter- Watchman- Historian - Chaplain- Parliamentarian Adviser- Calvin Brickhouse Conoway Sample Cullin Allen Hilton Smith George Bibbins Earl Wescott Robert Collins James Brickhouse Clifton Sample C. N. Williams One of the most magnificent extravaganzas ever witnessed by spectators at the Northampton County High School was the annual Homecoming festival. Because of the unfavorable weather conditions, all activities for the day were not carried out as schedul¬ ed but inspite of this the occasion was glorious. Rooms and portions of the school grounds were decorated with the school colors, maroon and gold. The activities were highlighted by a parade of gloriously decorated floats. The parade started at the school and encour¬ aged by the cheering students and visitors, traveled to Cape Charles, where it was led into the town by a brigade of cheerleaders on beautifully decorated bicycles. From there the parade proceeded to follow a route which led through Hare Valley and then back to school. A number of anxious spectators, including the Alumni and students, awaited the parade ' s arrival and cheered enthusiastically as it circled the campus. At the half of the game between Northampton County ' s Golden Bulls and Bruton Height ' s Spiders the main attraction of the day took place. A blue convertible Cadillac in which the Queen and her attendants rode, cruised across the campus on to the Football Field, circled and parked. The blowing of horns and cheers caused this scene to be the center of attraction. As the Queen descended from the car accompanied by her attendants and Calvin Brickhouse, smiling seemed to be her motto. During this event many pictures were taken. The beautifully dressed Miss Home¬ coming was immediately greeted by the Captain of the Football Team, Mr. Franklin Victory who presented to her a very lovely bouquet of yellow carnations. Following the presentation of the flowers, Mr. W. H. Smith, Principal of the school, with a few very touching and inspirational remarks crowned her. Again the horns and cheers began and more pictures were taken. The Queen and her attendants with a graceful bow and a wave of the hand entered the car which rode from the field accompanied by voices of excited spectators and horns of many cars. After this breath-taking spectablethe game continued, the Northampton Golden Bulls were defeated 6-0. This Homecoming was truly one of the best. Above are the Queen and her attendants. Reading from left to right they are: Sly via Spady, Helen Harris, Dorine Scott, Dorothy Stratton, Delores Rogers , Cleo Allen, Hettie Wright, Queen, Rosa Parker, Calvin Brickhouse, Gloria Satchell, Flossie Floyd. t At the beginning of session 1949-50 the first Guidance Committee was organized at the Northampton County High School. The Committee with the materials at hand started out to do a big job of counseling and working with all the students entrusted in our care. Our accom¬ plishments for the first year were comparably small, but the thinking that was put into the organization was a commendable accomplishment. We were able to carry the idea to the en¬ tire staff, student body and parents which meant that all concerned saw the need for such a program to help in the development of our youth. As the year came to an end some of our teachers made preparation to take advance courses during the summer in order that we could do a more effective job in formulating our Program. With the coming of the session 1950-51 we are happy to report that the plans were made a reality and with the opening of the present school term the Conamittee was somewhat re¬ organized in order to make use of some of the experiences from other members of our staff. Miss Patterson was made Chairman of our Guidance Committee. At our first meeting it was decided that our Faculty would be broken up into various groups in order to do a more effective job and to reach a variety of problems encountered by our students. The following groups with their chairmen were organized. Slow Reading Group - Miss G. C. Ellis, Chairman Health Group - Mr. E. L. Williams, Chairman Social Group - Mrs. I. J. Williams, Chairman Vocational Group - Mr. C. N. Williams, Chairman These groups have spent much time during the year in In-Service-Training and has been able to meet successfully with some of the problems that confront our adolescents. In this short time we have had every member of our Faculty and other school personnel begin to believe in The Bill of Rights for American Youth , and would like to pass it on to you our readers. We believe that every youth is entitled to: 1. A home with love and understanding 2. A health-producing environment and aid, both physically and mentally, in the development of functional health habits. 3. Equal opportunity for education commensurate with the nation ' s resources and irrespective of race, sex, color or creed. 4. A home, a school, and a commimity which respects his individuality, en¬ courages his abilities and stimulates his interests. 5. Satisfying employment. 6. A chance for wholesome recreation. 7. The opportunity to participate co-operatively in socially significant pro¬ jects. 8. A feeling of security and identity with environment. 9. A sympathetic and understanding relationship with competent adults so that life ' s problems may be effectively met. 10. Guidance and covuiseling, meeting a mate and making a home. We were fortunate to acquire the services of Dr. C. O. Stout of Maryland State College, who gave us much information concerning the formation of a Guidance Program. We are looking forward to a Reading Clinic to be held in the near future sponsored by the Negro Or¬ ganization Society. To each Senior, as you leave your Alma Mater we hope that our counsel¬ ing will serve you in your future life, and we will always welcome the opportunity to serve you again whenever the occasion presents itself. 1 % Student Council The first Student Council of Northampton County High School was organized at the be¬ ginning of the second semester of the term 1949-50. Realizii the great responsibility that had been placed upon our shoulders, we worked diligently to develop a democratic relation¬ ship between the student body and the faculty. Although all of our goals were not reached in 1949-50, we faced 1950-51 with more determination and an optimistic outlook. It is our intention for the year of 1950-51 to publish a monthly school paper and sponsor community as well as school programs, so as to inform the public as well as the student body of our functions. We shall strive to govern the student body in accordance with our school philosophy which is To plan and present stimulating activities and experiences that will develop the whole child so that he may become a useful and well adjusted citizen of his com¬ munity, county, state and world . It is our plan to become a member of the National As¬ sociation of Student Councils. By so doing, we hope to gain more ideas that will contribute to the development of a very efficient Student Council. Not only will we gain more ideas but, the yoimg people of today will be able to work together toward building a society that is conducive to happier more worth while living conditions for all people. With the skillful guidance of our competent instructors and the cooperation of the student body we shall endeavor to establish a Student Government on which the school can depend, one of which it can be proud. Officers President -Rebecca Downing Vice President-Conway Sample Secretary -Mabel Chapman Asst. Secretary-Florence Simpkins Treasurer-John Sample Parliamentarian-Emily Johnson Chaplain -Charles King Advisors-Mr. W. W. King C. N. Williams Miss G. C. Ellis H. M. Green mid-century white house conference o u ' T3 o US ho S g S -S 3 0) ™ C O M 13 C 2 rt ° C .2 m -.2 Si „ rt d o J T3 S o rt 2 Q 0) “ Jh rt a) rj rt .rH i� Q. o -s y “ ■aS .2 S w 2 S Pi -o rt 5 ™ U l 0) o :i3 ! 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' 3 -M r 3 P CO a, ' p ccj 4 3 ' p ' Si w Si 2 !2 js rS w 3 o 2 w ■ti 5 w Q D S 3 fC -S rt Fp S3 2 T3 p P 3 3 0, 3 g y y P 4-) rj P -P 3 S ' c B 3 di 3 o O 3 X3 CO T3 O T3 S3 T3 � f The Dramatic Club was organized in 1948 and selected for its name ’’The Little Theater”. Its main objective is to develop within the students an interest in dramatics and to provide entertainment for the public. The membership of our Club has increased steadily. Under the skillful guidance of our instructors we are more determined to accomplish our goals. To the graduating class of 1951, we extend our very best wishes for a happy and most prosperous life. Hettie Wright- Rebecca Downing President •Vice President Lafayette Holley Constance Fox - Dramatic Club In 1949, under the direction of Mrs. Upshur and Mrs. Collins we accomplished the fol¬ lowing things: presented a Christmas Program at school, gave a basket of fruit and sang Christmas Carols to Mrs. Trower, the oldest person in Northampton County. In 1950, the Chorus presented a Christmas Cantata, entitled The Christmas Song”. We sang Christmas Carols to Lafayette Goodwyn who was home with a broken leg. We are scheduled to appear on a radio program in the spring. Rebecca Downing Lafayette Holley Helen Bland- • President Vice President Secretary Asst. Secretary-Deloris Davis Treasurer- Clinton Collins Business Mgr.- Shirley Johnson m- The Boys Safety Patrol Club, as you know is one of the most important organizations in the school. Since the Patrol Club has been organized in the United States, we find it necessary to keep this club functioning year in and year out. The purpose of this club is to maintain the school ' s safety standards on the school grounds and on the buses. The boys are to see to it that every person crosses the road safely when getting on and off the bus. The boys are to serve as reminders to those pupils who do not observe the safety standards of the school. Officers President - Vice President- Secretary - Asst. Secretary- Lieutenant - Captain- Treasurer Advisor- Bus Drivers .Xu: i MPT(]X COUXTY SCflOOL.S Left to right: Mr. Eliott Onley, Mr. Langston Brickhouse, Mr. George Treherne, Mr. David Bailey, Mr. Arthur Smaw, Mr. Lafayette Stevens, Mr. Clarence Joyner. Clinton Collins James Brickhouse Hilton Smith Robert Collins John Branch James Brickhouse Mr. A. B. Whitehead Girls Softball Team In 1951, the members of the Girls Softball Team hope to win fame in Softball for our Dear Old Northampton. Several games are scheduled for the season of 1951. Helen Bland -President Thelma Wright-Captain Miss G. C. Ellis-Coach Base Ball Team Kneeling left to right: Thadbert Spady, Freddie Moses, Henry Roselle, Clifton Sample, Nathaniel Stanley, Calvin Brickhouse, Preston Giddins. Standing left to right: Norman Poole, Cullen Allen, Captain John Branch, Franklin Victory, Johnson Harmon, Carl Adair, Elmer Ames, Coleman Wilson, and Mr. W.W. King. Football Team FOOTBALL REVIEW RESULTS OF THE SEASON Oct, 6 - Northampton 6- Southampton 6 Nov. 3 - Northampton 0- East Suffolk 41 Nov. 17 - Northampton 0- Bruton Heights 6 Nov. 10 - Northampton 0- Isle of Wight 18 Nov. 21 - Northampton 0- Hayden 0 During the season of 1950 two motives were carried out by the Golden Bulls , discipline and clean sportsmanship. With these two objectives functioning 100% the Bulls made a splendid contribution to our school. We believe our team played a hard fought season and we shall be expecting a better one next year in as much as this will be our fourth year of Football. Reading from left to right: Front row: Trainer, Charles King; 22, Eugene Jackson; 32, Clarence Smaw; 30, John Sample; 34, Captain Franklin Victory; 33, Carl Bailey; 25, La¬ fayette Holly; 28, Carl Adair; 27, Philbert Beech; Trainer, Coleman Wilson. SECOND ROW: Coach, E. L. Williams; 4, Cullen Allen; 26, Howard Bailey; 23, Henderson Bragg; 24, Trim Dixon; 29, Clifton Webb; 20, Church Small; 21, George Weston; 31, Nathan¬ iel Stanley; 2, Thadbert Spady; 8, George Tate; Principal, W. H. Smith. THIRD ROW: 12, Clifton Stevens; 15, James Rhodes; 9, Freddie Moses; 14, Robert Bailey; Wallace Weeks; 5, Samuel Ames; 13, John Powell; 11, Everett Cottrell; 1, Paul Jordan; 2, lllMli Girls Basketball Team On January 13, 1950 the Girls Basketball Team was organized with Miss L. B. Patterson as Coach. We bowed to Accomac High School in our first game to the tune of 4-2. Janu¬ ary 20, 1950 we were victorious over Accomac High School with a score of 7-3. Now that 1951 is here we have a new Coach, Miss G. C. Ellis. We have built our hopes very high hoping to win more games. There are several games scheduled for the ap¬ proaching season. Alice Wigging - Captain Shirley Johnson - Co-Captain Miss G. C. Ellis - Coach Cheerleaders In the year of 1945 Northampton County High School had its first Cheering Squad under the direction of Miss W. C. Crawford. In 1947 our Instructor left and Miss B. Hall took over the leadership of the group for the next two years. Upon the departure of Miss Hall, Miss L. B. Patterson became our leader. We are happy to have traveled to Smithfield and Franklin, Va. with our Football Team. We hope to travel with the Basketball Team also. Delois Davis, President Helen Bland, Captain Miss L. B. Patterson, Instructor I The Annual May Day Festival was held on May 5, 1950. Miss Betty Harmon was crowned Queen just before the Ball Game between Norfolk County High and Northampton County High. Miss Harmon was escorted to and from the throne by George Wyatt of the Senior B Class. Several dances and drills were performed in honor of the Queen. Reading from left to right: Emily Johnson, Cleo Smaw, Maurice Wynder, George Wyatt, Frances Press, Annie Mae Jones, Mr. W. H. 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