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

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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