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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1956 volume:

DEDICATION The Graduating Class of 1956 is proud to dedicate this edition of the “LIGHTHOUSE” to Mr, B. E. Moss, a former physical education instructor who is now serving in our coun¬ try’s armed forces. We understand that you are needed there. But you are also in our mem¬ ories here. We wish you luck wherever you may be- As you help to keep our country free. With sincere devotion, THE SENIOR CLASS 1956 PRINCIPAL ' S MESSAGE GREETINGS TO CLASS OF ’56 My future American citizens, as we look at you today and think of you four years ago, we are very pleased with your development. Coupled with this pleasure goes our an¬ ticipation to ' see you continue to develop to the fullest of your capacities because you have reached the first plateau. You have faced and conquered many challenges during the past four years and with those behind you there will be new ones presenting themselves. Without a doubt, the first and foremost challenge facing you as young Americans is the one on which all others are based, the challenge of making democracy work. It will not be easy and there will be times when you will feel like giving up. At these times you must remember and believe in the philosophy that: “A quitter never wins, andawinner never quits.” Had your predecessors given up when they felt like it, you would not have reached this stage in your development. No matter what your goal is or what obstacles may face you, remember always that there will be those of us who are vitally concerned about and interested in the future of every one of you. With you go our deepest, most sincere wishes for now and always. W. H. SMITH ADMINISTRATIOX MRS. M. B. POOLE English Virginia State College Columbia University MISS D. M. TURNER Librarian Virginia State College North Carolina College MR. W. H. SMITH Principal Johnson C. Smith University Pittsburgh MRS. I. J. WILLIAMS Home Economics Hampton Institute Cornell University MR. C. N. WILLIAMS Agriculture Virginia State College MRS. S. R. CARR Secretary Virginia State College MRS. H. D. UPSHUR Social Studies Bluefield State ADMINISTRATION v- ' I MISS E. E. SMAW Social Studies Maryland State College MR. A. B, WHITEHEAD Mathematics Virginia State College Columbia University MR. J. B. COOK Science Union University Howard University MRS. B. W. VASSER Physical Education North Carolina College MR. E. B. BUSCH, JR. Music Virginia State College Fisk University MISS B. E. MC QUAIGE Language Arts Johnson C. Smith MRS. M. B. COLLINS Mathematics Virginia State College ADMINISTRATION MISS A. M. INGRAM Business Maryland State College MISS L. E. UPSHUR Business Virginia State College New York University MR. H. C. GRANT History Maryland State College MISS J. E. KING Mathernatics Maryland State College MR. R. C. LOGAN Physical Education Maryland State College MR. T. R. VASSER Social Studies Virginia State College MR. C. E. JONES Industrial Arts A. T. College GUIDANCE COMMITTEE LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. W. H. Smith, Mrs. M. B. Collins, Mr. T. R. Vasser, Miss B. McQuaige, Mr. C. E. Jones, Miss L. E. Upshur, Mrs. I. J. Williams. STUDENT COUNCIL STANDING, Left to Right: Charles Harmon, Shirley Spady, Freddie Giddens, Gloria Wynder, Charlie Upshur, Paul Sample, Dorothy Roane, Violet Spady, Timothy Allen, Wilmer Francis, Margaret Dixon. SEATED: Samuel Nottingham, Roy Bell, Mary Helen Scarborough, Alease Sample, Lawrence McCollough, Marline Heath, James Smith, James Allen Sample. YEARBOOK STAFF STANDING, Left to Right: Clifton Collins. Ennis Thomas. Andrew Jackson . Vivian Spady. Cassell Davis. Paul Sample. Ora Spady, Jr. . . . . Sports Editor . . Publicity Director Advertising Manager . . . . Sports Editor . . . Editor In Chief . . Assistant Editor . Business Manager SEATED, Left to Right: Mary Custis. Flourine Turner . . . . Gardenia Morris . . . . Charles Harmon . . . . Avon Brickhouse . . . . Ruth Talley. . Alumni Editor . Social Editor Literary Editor . . . Art Editor Sales Manager . Class Editor NOT SHOWN: Etta Ames . , James Cox . , Assistant Class Editor . . . . Sales Manager ETTA AMES CARLETHIA ASHBY CHARLES BECKETT JUANITA BRICKHOUSE ASST. REPORTER NAME: EttaE. Ames ADDRESS: Box 12, Exmore, Virginia AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Basketball NICKNAME: “Pennie” PET SAYING: This Is What You Get If You’re Lucky. ’’ PET SONG: ‘ ' Play It Fair’’ NAME: Rudolph Ames ADDRESS: Cape Charles, Va. AMBITION: Artist HOBBY: Drawing NICKNAME: Rudy’’ PET SAYING; Sweetheart PET SONG: I’m Not Worthy of You NAME: CarlethiaE. Ashby ADDRESS: Johnsontown, Va. AMBITION; Nurse HOBBY: Reading NICKNAME; Cat PET SAYING: It’s Fantastic PET SONG: He NAME; Margaretta A. Bailey ADDRESS; Seaview, Virginia AMBITION; Social Studies T eacher HOBBY; Fun Making Others Happy NICKNAME; Giddy PET SAYING; Stop Being Foolish PET SONG; Play It Fair NAME; Charles Beckett ADDRESS: Box 77, Exmore, Virginia AMBITION; Pro-Baseball HOBBY; Sports NICKNAME: Chick PET SAYING: I Say So PET SONG; Great Preten¬ der’ ’ NAME: Eugene A. Brickhouse ADDRESS: Exmore, Virginia AMBITION; Chemist HOBBY; Driving NICKNAME: Billy PET SAYING: Just About Bad PET SONG: Great Preten¬ der NAME; Juanita Brickhouse ADDRESS; Exmore, Virginia AMBITION: Teacher HOBBY; Collecting Poems NICKNAME; Neet PET SAYING; Goody PET SONG; Play It Fair NAME: Mary K. Brown ADDRESS; Eastville Station AMBITION; Beautician HOBBY; Driving NICKNAME; Kat PET SAYING; Everything’s Copethetic ’’ PET SONG: Lonely Nights RUDOLPH AMES MARGARETTA BAILEY AVON BRICKHOUSE TREASURER MARY K. BROWN DOROTHY BURGESS GLORIA COLLINS GEORGE CUSTIS NAME: Dorothy M. Burgess ADDRESS: Box 3 3, Cape Charles AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Cooking NICKNAME: “Dot” PET SAYING: “Lawdy Miss Clawdy” PET SONG: “You Got The River Of Jordan To Cross” NAME: Clifton E. Collins, Jr. ADDRESS: Box 271, Eastville AMBITION: Mathematician HOBBY: Playing Football NICKNAME: “Clip” PET SAYING: “How About It” PET SONG: “Bo Diddley” NAME: Gloria C. Collins ADDRESS: 524 Peach Street, Cape Charles, Virginia AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Reading NICKNAME: “Peaches” PET SAYING: Oh! Boy PET SONG: “Great Preten¬ der’ ’ NAME: Sallie A. Collins ADDRESS: Bridgetown, Va. HOBBY: Softball PET SAYING: “Are You Kid¬ ding’ ’ PET SONG: “Drown In My Own Tears” NAME: James E. Cox ADDRESS: Cheriton, Virginia AMBITION: Music Professor HOBBY: Swimming NICKNAME: “Count” PET SAYING: “I Heard About It” PET SONG: “Go On With The Wedding” NAME: Bertie A. Crawford ADDRESS: Box 102, Eastville AMBITION: Interior Decorator HOBBY: Reading NICKNAME: “Ruth” PET SAYING: “Without A Cause” PET SONG: “I Wouldn’t Mind Dying” NAME: .George Custis ADDRESS: Eastville Station AMBITION: Auto Mechanic HOBBY: Football Baseball NICKNAME: “Jabo” PET SAYING: “Hey Now” PET SONG: “Steam Boat” NAME: MaryE. Custis ADDRESS: Seaview, Virginia AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Studying Science PET SAYING: “Don’t Be Fool¬ ish’ ’ PET SONG: “Rock Roll Waltz” NICKNAME: “Squirt” CLIFTON COLLINS SALLIE COLLINS BERTIE CRAWFORD MARY CUSTIS NAME: Samuel Cypress ADDRESS: Birdsnest, Virginia AMBITION: P. E. Teacher HOBBY: Reading NICKNAME: “Bo” PET SAYING: “OK Daddy-O” PET SONG: “G r e a t Preten¬ der’ ’ NAME: Cassel Davis ADDRESS: Exmore, Virginia AMBITION: Chemist NICKNAME: “Chief” PET SAYING: “You Know It Too” PET SONG: “Gracefully” SAMUEL CYPRESS NAME: Emma Downing ADDRESS: Eastville, Virginia AMBITION: Typist HOBBY: Reading PET SAYING: “Are You Kid¬ ding’ ’ PET SONG: “Lonely Nights” NAME: Lillian Downing ADDRESS: Eastville, Virginia AMBITION: Nursing HOBBY: Sewing PET SAYING: “I Ain’t Not” PET SONG: “Twenty-four Hours of the Day” EMMA DOWNING NAME: Harold L. Drummond ADDRESS: Box 98, Exmore, Virginia HOBBY: Sports NICKNAME: “Kattie” PET SAYING: “So! What Of It? ” PET SONG: “Love is A Many Splendored Thing” NAME: Luberta Felton ADDRESS: Cape Charles, Va. AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Reading NICKNAME: Bert” PET SAYING: You Know It Too HAROLD DRUMMOND WILLIAM FELTON NAME: William T. Felton ADDRESS: Machipongo, Va. AMBITION: Dentist HOBBY: Boxing NICKNAME: “Bill” PET SAYING: “I Know” PET SONG: “Don’t Blame It On Me” NAME: Dorothy Fisher ADDRESS: Eastville, Virginia AMBITION: Telephone Opera¬ tor HOBBY: Dancing NICKNAME: “Mickey” i PET SAYING: “You Must Be Crazy!” PET SONG: “Love is A Many Splendored Thing” CASSELL DAVIS PRESIDENT LUBERTA FELTON ASST. SECRETARY DOROTHY FISHER BUSINESS MANAGER RHEBA FRANCIS EVA GOODWYN CHARLES HARMON LOUVENIA HARMON NAME: Rheba V. Francis ADDRESS: Exmore, Virginia AMBITION: Beautician HOBBY: Reading NICKNAME: “Rhoda” PET SAYING: “Are You Hid¬ ing ” PET SONG: “Unchanged Mel¬ ody” NAME: Mary D. Giddens ADDRESS: Bridgetown, Va. AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Reading NICKNAME: “Jelly” PET SAYING: “IDon’tKnow” PET SONG: “Steam Boat” NAME: Eva E. Goodwyn ADDRESS: Box 456, Cheriton AMBITION: Concert Pianist NICKNAME: “Goody” PET SAYING: “I Doubt It Seriously” PET SONG: “Almost Tomor¬ row” NAME: Shirley D. Gray ADDRESS: Box 2 54, Eastville AMBITION: Commercial Work HOBBY: Collecting Auto¬ graphs. NICKNAME: “Shirl” PET SAYING: “All Righty, Shut Up” PET SONG: “Set The Wed¬ ding Date” NAME: Charles N. Harmon ADDRESS: Exmore, Virginia AMBITION: Artist HOBBY: Drawing NICKNAME: “Dentist” PET SAYING: “You Better Believe It” PET SONG: “Steam Boat” NAME: Helen B. Harmon ADDRESS: Nassawadox, Va. AMBITION: Teacher HOBBY: “Talking-Telephone” PET SAYING: “Have Mercy” PET SONG: “Adorable” NICKNAME: “Bea” NAME: Louvenia Harmon ADDRESS: Box 94, Exmore, Virginia AMBITION: Teacher HOBBY: Dancing NICKNAME: “Lou” PET SAYING: “Leave Me Alone” PET SONG: “ITl Be Home My Darling” MARY GIDDENS SHIRLEY GRAY HELEN HARMON SECRETARY NAME: Eyvind Harris ADDRESS: Eastville Station, Virginia AMBITION: P. E. Teacher NICKNAME: “Dr. Peters” PET SAYING: “What’s The Squeeze” PET SONG: “One Night” EYVIND HARRIS ASST. BUSINESS NAME: Theodore M, Harris ADDRESS: Cheriton, Virginia AMBITION: P. E. Teacher HOBBY: Basketball NICKNAME: “Kitty” P ET SAYING: “Did You Dig That” PET SONG: “Great Preten¬ der” NAME: Andrew Jackson ADDRESS: Cape Charles, Va. AMBITION: Department Head HOBBY: Boxing NICKNAME: “Shorty” PET SAYING: “What’s Hap¬ pening” PET SONG: “Lee’s Dream” NAME: Annie B. Jackson ADDRESS: Cape Charles, Va. AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Writing NICKNAME: “B. B.” PET SAYING: “Indeed I’m Not” PET SONG: “Ain’t That Lov¬ ing You Baby” NAME: Rogers Jones ADDRESS: Birdsnest, Virginia AMBITION: Dancer HOBBY: Dancing NICKNAME: “The Kid” PET SAYING: “Hi Kid” PET SONG: “Lee’s Dream” NAME: Cecil B. Joynes ADDRESS: Townsend AMBITION: Radio - TV HOBBY: Speaking NICKNAME: “Red Top” PET SAYING: “Hay Every¬ body” PET SONG: “The Lord Will Make Away Some How” NAME: Dorothy Mapp ADDRESS: Box 97, Exmore, Virginia AMBITION: Secretary HOBBY: The Radio NICKNAME: “Dottie Dimple” PET SAYING: “Go Head” PET SONG: “Great Preten¬ der” NAME: Gardenia Morris ADDRESS: Cape Charles, Va. AMBITION: Business HOBBY: Writing and Poetry NICKNAME: “Denie” PET SAYING: “Mercy Me!” PET SONG: “Danny Boy” NAME: Alvin L. Moses ADDRESS: Bridgetown, Va. AMBITION: Track Runner HOBBY: Baseball NICKNAME: “Alvo” PET SAYING: “Not Hardly” PET SONG: “Seven Days” THEODORE HARRIS ANNIE B. JACKSON ANDREW JACKSON rn CECIL JOYNES SGT. -AT-ARMS GARDENIA MORRIS DOROTHY MAPP ALVIN MOSES m ROGERS JONES RUDOLPH MOSES CLARENCE REID DOROTHY SAMPLE JAMES O. SAMPLE NAME: Rudolph C. Moses ADDRESS: Box 94A, Cape Charles AMBITION: Pro-Basketball HOBBY: Sports NICKNAME: “Ringo” PET SAYING: “Ain’t Nothing Happening’’ PET SONG: “CrazyFor You’’ NAME: Jesse Poulson, Jr. ADDRESS: Bridgetown, Va. AMBITION: Musician HOBBY: “Singing” NICKNAME: “Mirk” PET SAYING: “Hi Boy” PET SONG:“Great Pretender” JESSIE POULSON NAME: Clarence Lee Reid ADDRESS: Box 32, Eastville, Virginia AMBITION: Mechanic HOBBY: “Singing” NICKNAME: “Naptown Kid” PET SAYING: “Let It Roll Like A Big Wheel. ” PET SONG: “The Last Thing I Do” NAME: Barbara D. Rogers ADDRESS: Box 106, Exmore Virginia AMBITION: Seamstress HOBBY: Softball NICKNAME: “Bobbie” PET SAYING: “I Don’t Know” PET SONG: “Seven Days” NAME: Dorothy M. Sample ADDRESS: Eastville -Sta., Va. AMBITION: Stenographer HOBBY: Typing NICKNAME: “Dot” PET SAYING: “That’s A Shame” PET SONG: “Great Pretender” NAME: Sample, James Allen ADDRESS: Nassawadox, Va. AMBITION: Electrical Engineer HOBBY: “Reading” NICKNAME: “Soc” PET SAYING: “What A Crazy Mixed Up World” PET SONG: ‘ ‘Unchanged Melody’’ NAME: James Otis Sample ADDRESS: Machipongo, Va. AMBITION: Mechanic HOBBY: Baseball PET SAYING: “I Say So” PET SONG: “Steam Boat” NAME: Roospvelt W. Satchell ADDRESS: Franktown, Va. AMBITION: Plymouth HOBBY: Basketball NICKNAME: “Satch” PET SAYING: Most Likely But Not Hardly” PET SONG: “Remember Me” BARBARA ROGERS JAMES A. SAMPLE Vice - President ROOSEVELT SATCHELL THOMAS SAVAGE NAME: Thomas Savage ADDRESS: Exmore, Virginia AMBITION: Actor HOBBY: Reading NICKNAME: “Tommy” PET SAYING: “Keep Thinking I Won’t” PET SONF: “Great Preten¬ der” NAME: Ruth L, Simpkins ADDRESS: Machipongo, Va. AMBITION: Beautician HOBBY: Dancing NICKNAME: “Sister” PET SAYING: “You Better Believe It” PET SONG: “Great Preten¬ der” RUTH SIMPKINS GRETCHEN SMITH NAME: Gretchen F. Smith ADDRESS: Box 8 8, Seaview, Virginia AMBITION: Singer HOBBY: Dancing NICKNAME: “Gret” PET SAYING: “Look What You Get If You’re Lucky” PET SONG: “Play It Fair” NAME: Gallic Spady ADDRESS: Cape Charles, Va. AMBITION: Voice Instructor and Singer HOBBY: Singing PET SAYING: “You Better Check Yourself” PET SONG: “He” CALLIE SPADY ORA SPADY, JR. NAME: Vivian E. Spady ADDRESS: Cape Charles, Va. AMBITION: Teacher HOBBY: Basketball NICKNAME: “Viv” PET SAYING: “I’m Telling You” PET SONG: “Darling” NAME: Ora Webster Spady, Jr. ADDRESS: Box 70, Exmore, Virginia AMBITION: Doctor HOBBY: Driving NICKNAME: “Box” PET SAYING: “Oh man” PET SONG: “He” BARBARA SPRUIEL NAME: Barbara L. Spruiel ADDRESS: Eastville, Virginia AMBITION: Secretary HOBBY: Driving NICKNAME: “Bee” PET SAYING: “I Don’t Know” PET SONG: “Great Preten¬ der” NAME: John Wm. Staten, Jr. ADDRESS: Cape Charles, Va. AMBITION: Pro-Basketball HOBBY: Playing Basketball NICKNAME: “Slick” PET SAYING: “Say Kids” PET SONG: “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” VIVIAN SPADY JOHN STATEN RUTH TALLEY REPORTER ENNIS THOMAS MARY TOWNSEND NAME: Emmitt Stines ADDRESS: Box 533, Cheriton, Virginia AMBITION: P. E. Teacher HOBBY: Reading NICKNAME: “Joe” PET SAYING: “I Don’t Play That” NAME: Timothy Stratton ADDRESS: Cheriton, Virginia AMBITION: Music Teacher HOBBY: “Playing Piano” NICKNAME: “Tim” PET SAYING: “That’s What You Say” PET SONG: “Only You” NAME: Ruth Talley ADDRESS: Cape Charles, Va. AMBITION: Seamstress NICKNAME: “Ruthie” PET SAYING: “Gosh! That’s Wonderful” PET SONG: “He” NAME: Thelma C. Talley ADDRESS: Townsend, Va. AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Music NICKNAME: “Eua” PET SAYING: “Well Man A Live” PET SONG: “Only You” NAME: Ennis Thomas ADDRESS: Box 3 5, Eastville, Virginia AMBITION: Mathematician HOBBY: Basketball NICKNAME: “Enedick” PET SAYING: “EasyGreasy” PET SONG: “If It’S The Last Thing I Do” NAME: Frances C, Thompson ADDRESS: Box 113, Chesa¬ peake AMBITION: Nurse HOBBY: Movies NICKNAME: “Fran” PET SAYING: “Are You Kid¬ ding” PET SONG: “Great Preten¬ der” NAME: Mary E, Townsend ADDRESS: Cape Charles, Va. AMBITION: Nurse NICKNAME: “Ree” PET SAYING: “You Could Have Fooled Me” PET SONG: “The Great Pre¬ tender” NAME: Flourine M-. Turner ADDRESS: Box 4, Bridgetown AMBITION: Mortician NICKNAME: “Flouzie” PET SAYING: “Down to Earth” PET SONG: “Seven Days” TIMOTHY STRATTON THELMA TALLEY FRANCES THOMPSON FLOURINE TURNER OTHA TURNER WILLIE UPSHUR WILLIAM WHITE NAME: Otha Thomas Turner ADDRESS: Chesapeake, Vir¬ ginia AMBITION: Teacher HOBBY: Football NICKNAME: “Jack” PET SAYING: “Nothing To It” PET SONG: “Seven Days” NAME: Charlie G. Upshur, Jr. ADDRESS: Nassawadox, Vir¬ ginia AMBITION: Musician HOBBY: Singing NICKNAME: “Sparrow” PET SAYING: “What You Know Daddy-O” PET SONG: “The Great Pre¬ tender’ ’ NAME: Willis Lee Upshur ADDRESS: Birdsnest, Virginia AMBITION: P. E. Teacher HOBBY: Driving NICKNAME: “Bootsie” PET SAYING: “I Got News For You” PET SONG: “Seven Days” NAME: Maryetta Weeks ADDRESS: Seaview, Virginia AMBITION: To Join The WAC HOBBY: Dancing NICKNAME: “Piggie” PET SAYING: “Gee, That’s Swell” NAME: William White, Jr. ADDRESS: Exmore, Virginia AMBITION: Brick Masonry HOBBY: Traveling NICKNAME: “Billy Lee” PET SAYING: “Watch It Fel¬ low ’ ’ PET SONG: “Only You” NAME: Shirley Williams ADDRESS: Box 534, Cheriton AMBITION: Stenographer HOBBY: Dancing NICKNAME: “Shernie” PET SAYING: “I Dig You The Most’ ’ PET SONG: “Play It Fair” CHARLIE UPSHUR CHAPLAIN MARYETTA WEEKS SHIRLEY WILLIAMS SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS CASSELL DAVIS . . . JAMES A. SAMPLE . HELEN HARMON . . . LUBERTA FELTON . AVON BRICKHOUSE . DOROTHY FISHER . . EYVIND HARRIS . . . CHARLIE UPSHUR . . RUTH TALLEY .... JUANITA BRICKHOUSE CECIL JOYNES .... ..... PRESIDENT . .VICE-PRESIDENT .SECRETARY .ASST. SECRETARY .TREASURER BUSINESS MANAGER PARLIAMENTARIAN .CHAPLAIN ..... REPORTER . ASST. REPORTER . . SGT. AT ARMS CJLASS HIJSTORY We, the graduating class of 1956, entered Northampton County High School September 9, 1952. We were divided into three sections by our principal, Mr. W. H. Smith. Under the supervision of Miss D. M. Turner (Freshman A), Mr. A. B, White- head (Freshman B), and Miss D. M. Bell (Freshman C), we finally settled down to work. We were represented in the Homecoming activities by Misses Rheba Francis (Freshman A), Rebecca Ames (Freshman B), and Gardenia Morris (Freshman C). Misses Dorothy Mapp (Freshman A), Juanita Brickhouse (Freshman B), and Isabel Willis (Freshman C) represented us in the May Day Activities. In September of 1953 we entered our new school as sophisticated sophomores and were more excited and eager to advance in our educational career. At the close of the term we were glad to know that our sophomore year had been a success. Our homeroom teachers were Mr. A. B. Whitehead, Miss E. Smaw, and Mr. B. E. Moss. We were glad to participate in the Homecoming Activities. During that year we were represented by Miss Maryetta Weeks (Sophomore A), Miss Shirley Gray (Sophomore B), and Miss Louvenia Harmon (Sophomore C). Misses Flourine Tur¬ ner (Sophomore A), Marion Hickman (Sophomore B), and Barbara Spruiel (Sopho¬ more C) represented us in the May Day Activities. We entered school in September 2, 1954, as juniors and were put under the supervision of the following teachers: (Junior A) Miss B. McQuaige, (Junior B) Mr. E, B. Busch Jr., and (Junior C) Mr. T. R. Vasser. Miss Vivan Spady won the title o f Miss Homecoming. Other contestants were Miss Obelia Sisco and Miss Barbara Rogers. We were very happy to sponsor a junior play “Let’s Pretend’’ and a Junior and Senior Prom, both of which were very successful. Our May Day contestants were Misses Rheba Francis (Junior A), Juanita Brickhouse (Junior B), and Dollie Mae Carey (Junior C). On September 6, 1956, we entered Northampton County High School as dighified seniors and were divided into two sections under Mrs. M. B. Poole (Senior A) and Mr. T. R. Vasser (Senior B). We were glad to be a step nearer one of the goals for which we had striven for many years. Our praises go to our parents, principal, and faculty members. Dorothy Mapp, (Senior A), won the title of Miss Homecoming. Our other contestant was Dorothy Sample. Miss Maryetta Weeks (Senior A) and Miss Shirley Gray (Senior B) are our May Day contestants. THE TIME HAS COME (Class Poem) The Time has come for us to leave. Our Dear Northampton County High But we’ll always cherish with grateful hearts. The things we did acquire The time has come for us to face Some greater task of life Northampton Dear you made this possible And we’ll be grateful for the rest of our life The hour has come for us to leave Our teachers and classmates, too But in our hearts, Northampton High We’ll always cherish you Northampton Dear we’ll never forget The things for us you’ve done Now we must leave the ones we love For our parting time has come Composed by: Helen Harmon June 3, 1966 Dear Diary, We’ve just completed a tour of the country, and may I say, boy what a trip ! We were invited to visit person to person with the graduates of 1956. Our first stop was Madison Square Garden. Imagine our suprise when we saw the main feature for the night, LADY WRESTLING, Talley vs Spady. We found that the Misses Ruth Talley and Vivian Spady have finally solved their problem of which of them is the best basketball player. They’ve become women wrestlers; now they can fight it out, lady¬ like . The owner of the fabulous Ladies Dress Shop on Fifth Avenue of New York, Miss Helen Harmon, presented a fashion show for our entertainment. Her models were Misses Gretchen Smith, Rheba Francis, Juanita Brickhouse, and Mary Custis. We went to Chicago for our next stop. There in the Y. M. C. A. we were permitted to see Charlie “Punchie” Upshur training for his fifteen round title fight that night. His opponent, Harold “Knock-out” Drummond. In Helena, Washington, we visited the home of the multimillionaires, Mr, and Mrs. Ora Spady. Mrs. Spady is the former Miss Shirley Gray. Mr. Spady has a very pros¬ perous job working in the sewers. He has replaced Art Carney. Next we stopped in “Sunny California” where we went to the See It Now Theater, owned by Miss Dorothy Mapp. The main feature was the strange married life of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beckett. Mrs. Beckett is the former Miss Margaretta Bailey. The reason the picture is so strange is that the Becketts’ have been married for twenty years and the only words Mrs, Beckett has said to her husband are “aw shut up.” Mr. Charles Harmon reached the height of success in Tennessee this year when he unveiled his new painting, THE HORRIBLE MISTAKE. For Mr. Harmon it was a horrible mistake. Because of his nervous condition he unveiled a picture of his mother-in-law. In Mississippi our attention was attracted to the Town Hall where Mr. John Staten was being presented the key to the Town for being an outstanding quarterback on the All American Football Team. Mr. Staten is now residing in Mississippi. In Texas we were met by a hearty “howdy” from Mr. Thomas Savage. Mr, Savage was sure that he had struck oil in his backyard until later he found he had struck an oil pipe that led to Standard Oil Company. Mr, Otha Turner better known as America’s Best Loved Playboy is residing in Nevada. He feels that he has a better chance in wide open spaces. In Washington, D. C., Mr. Theodore Harris was at a Washington Hotel preparing to go on a goodwill tour to Russia. He was being sent by the president. His outstanding qualification over fifty other possibilities was his winning smile. Mr. Eyvind Harris, the great horse lover, was presented a challenge by Miss Barbara Rogers. The challenge was that either Mr. Harris devote all his time to Miss Rogers or the horses. Results--Mr. Harris is residing on his ranch in New Mexico raising race horses. Miss Eva Goodwyn made her musical debut in Louisiana last week after studying for twelve years in the finest school of classical music in Louisiana. Miss Goodwyn’s specialty was “Sixteen Tons.” On our arrival in Alabama we were met by Misses Annie Jackson and Emma Downing, owners of the “Hold Your Man” Women’s School. When asked why they owned such a school they replied, “Oh we ain’t so dumb.” Dear Diary Continued Miss Frances Thompson recently won the title of the “Most Lady-like” in all Arizona. Miss Thompson is the only woman in Pheonix who doesn’t wear a gun belt. Misses Barbara Spruiel, Marie Townsend, and Maryetta Weeks have opened their new Eat Chere Restaurant in Iowa. They have working for them Misses Louvenia Harmon, Dorothy Sample, Susie Brisco and Carlethia Ashby as waitresses. Miss Callie Spady was recently crowned “Miss Ohio.” The odd thing is Miss Spady has been living in Kentucky for the past five years and has never visited the state of Ohio. In Pennsylvania Messrs. Otis Sample, William Felton, Ennis Thomas, and Rudolph Ames were a bit confused. They couldn’t remember whether they were attending Penn State or State Pen. Misses Elizabeth James, Bertie Crawford, and Thelma Talley have graduated from Dover State College at last, but they said that ten years in college “warn’t so bad when us received all A’s.” Messrs. Cassel Davis, Avon Brickhouse, Willie Upshur and Roosevelt Satchell have done much to help the farmer. They have found a fertilizer that not only makes the plants grow faster, but with the aid of this fertilizer the crops harvest themselves. Mr. Rudolph Moses is now manager of the NEBRASKA GLOBETROTTERS BASKET¬ BALL Team. Members of this famous team are Messrs, James A. Sample, George Custis, James Satchell, Cecil Joynes, Alvin Wilson and Emmitt Stines. Mr. Rogers Jones has opened a dancing school in Minnesota with Miss Dorothy Bur¬ gess as his assistant. Misses Etta Ames and Dorothy Fisher have a beauty salon in West Virginia, but it seems that the two young ladies are sort of confused with the word saloon. Now all their customers are doomed drunkers. Misses Gloria and Sally Collins and Mr. Clifton Collins are known as the big C’s at the Princeton University in New Jersey. All three of them are champion wrestlers. Messrs. William White, Alvin Moses, and Clarence Reid, are now guests at the “Lazy Ole” Sons Lodge in Michigan. We were deeply impressed when we found employed at Maryland State Co llege, Mr. Jesse Poulson, Physical Education teacher, and Mr, Samuel Cypress, language arts teacher. In Illinois Miss Ruth Simpkins has finally achieved her goal in life. She has married a wealthy young man and now she no longer has to work. Oh, Miss Simpkins, how 1 envy you ! Miss Simpkins likqs work but she can’t get up early enough in the morning to keep her jobs. So, you see. Dear Diary, we’ve had an interesting trip, and to the graduates of 1956 we say “Hats off.” Now its time for me to turn in for. I’ve worked so hard today as secretary of the Old Maid’s Club here at home in Virginia. Goodnight diary. Gardenia SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the members of the Senior Class of 1946, do hereby publicize our last will and testament. Whereas our heirs are numerous and antagonistic towards each other, and whereas we would not be able to rest easy in our graves if civil war were being carried on in our absence, we are itemizing each article of our estate that is to be given away. We do this for the expressed purpose of eliminating any ill will, disputes, or libel and slander suits after our demise. To our dear Aim Mater who has been our beacon light and has stuck with us through bad days as well as good ones, we solemly leave our loyalty and unwavering determination to succeed so that the banner will forever wave for Northampton County High. To our Principal and Faculty, who through our years have inspired us to al¬ ways do our best, we leave our sincere appreciation and many thanks. To our sincere, understanding parents who have striven to their utmost ability to make this portion of our career possible, we say, “It is our determination to do as much for you as you have done for us, and to make you proud of us in the near future.” To all classes we leave loyalty, determination, and our cooperative spirit, hoping that they will thereby be successful in all their worthwhile efforts. We also severally make the following bequests as a part of this will: Etta Ames wills her beautiful smiles and lady-like manners to Ruth Spady. Rudolph Ames wills his ability to play the saxophone to Alice Harmon. Carlethia Ashby wills some of her height to Alice Jane White. Margaretta Bailey wills her lady-like manners and ability to Odessa Mitchell. Charles Beckett wills his ability to play basketball to Frank Holland. Avon Brickhouse wills his neatness to Burley Andrews. Susie Brisco wills her small feet to Lydia Spady, Dorothy Burgess wills her lady-like behavior to Ruth Johnson. Clifton Collins wills his broad shoulders to Calvin Sample, Gloria Collins wills her height to Mary Helen Scarborough. Sallie Collins wills her pleasant personality to Gloria Wilson. James Cox wills his vocal ability to Winston Church. Bertie Crawford wills her ability to make friends and keep them to Dorothy Roane. George Custis wills his football suit to Robert Harper. Mary Custis wills her slim figure to Nellie Scarborough. Samuel Cypress wills his calmness and dignity to Roosevelt Spady. Cassel Davis wills his smallness to Robert Lindsay. Emma Downing wills her quietness and nice personality to Delois Smith. Lillian Downing wills her height to Beulah Floyd. Harold Drum¬ mond wills his nice understandable language to Henderson Rowley. William Felton wills his neatness to Calvin Sample. Dorothy Fisher wills her lovely smile to Juanita Marshall. Rheba Francis wills her ponytail to Gladys Casen. Mary Giddens wills her quietness to Mildred Jordan. Eva Goodwyn wills her vocal ability to Gloria Wilson. Shirley Gray wills her hair style to Marline Heath. Charles Har¬ mon wills his cuteness to Rutherford Sample. Helen Harmon wills a few of her excess pounds to Eugene Spady. Louvenia Harmon wills her neat feet and shapely legs to Lou Ellen Cypress. Eyvind Harris wills his No. 10 football suit to Alvis Adair. Theodore Harris wills his ability to play end on the Football Team to Calvin Roan. Andrew Jackson wills his dignity to Cornelius Spady. Annie Jackson wills a few of her excess pounds to James Upshur. Rogers Jones wills his dancing ability to Alvis Adair. Cecil Joynes wills his ability to play football to Frank Holland. Dorothy Mapp wills some of her energy to Mattie Church. Alvin Moses wills his ability to run track to Horace Smith. Rudolph Moses wills his ability to play sports to Robert Lindsay. Gardenia Morris wills her smiles to Gladys Casen. Jesse Poulson wills his ability to keep quiet in class to Melvin Fox. Clarence Reid wills his lovable ways with the girls to Paul Sample. Barbara Rogers wills her ability to match colors to Gloria Wilson. Dorothy Sample wills her shapely legs to Maxine Smith. Mary Brown wills her height to Essie Hunt. Roosevelt Satchell wills his broad shoulders to James Jordan. Ruth Simpkins wills her small feet to Ethel Giddens. Gretchen Smith wills her ability to sing to Betty Harris. Callie Spady wills her ability to sing all to Ruth Johnson. Ora Spady wills some of his energy to Melvin Fox. Vivan Spady wills her athletic ability to Alice Jane White. Barbara Spruiel wills Otha Turner to Gloria Wilson. John Staten wills his ability to par¬ ticipate in sports to William Chapman. Emmitt Stines wills his ability to play foot¬ ball to James Benn. James A. Sample wills his ability to learn to Joseph Nottingham. James O, Sample wills his great arms to play baseball to Clarence Walker. Juanita Brickhouse wills her ability to run track to Alice Harmon, Thomas Savage wills his mustache to James Benn. Timothy Stratton wills his piano technique to Horace Smith. Ruth Talley wills her ability to make fast breaks in playing basketball to Phyllis Brooks. Thelma Talley wills her height to Johnny Rowley. Ennis Thomas wills his gentleman-like manner to Henderson Rowley, Charlie Upshur wills his ability to sing to Wardell Nottingham. Willie Upshur wills his ability to get and keep girls to Clarence Walker. Maryetta Weeks wills her nice personality to Hollis Savage. Shirley Williams wills her slim figure to Mildred Jordan. Alvin Wilson wills his mischievousness to Albert Satchell, Flourine Turner wills her small figure to Barbara Jones. William White wills his French pen to Clarence Walker. ALMA MATER Dear Old Northampton to thee we raise. Our humble voices to sing thy praise; You hope and wisdom did fire our youth. Blazing the pathway to light and truth. We’ll ever strive to bring thee fame. Honor and glory shall be our aim. We’ll e’er revere thee, we’ll e’er be true To Alma Mater till life is through. SUPERLATIVES Etta Ames.. BEST LOOKING . . . Maryetta Weeks. BEST PERSONALITY. . Ruth Talley.BEST DRESSED . . . Mary Custis.SMALLEST. Thelma Talley. LARGEST. Carlethia Ashby.TALLEST. Vivian Spady.BEST ATHLETE . . . Callie Spady.BEST SINGER. . , . Margaretta Bailey.MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Frances Thompson.NEATEST. Dorothy Fisher.CUTEST. Gretchen Smith.. BEST DANCER . . . Mary Giddens.LAZIEST. Dorothy Mapp.MOST TALKATIVE . . Helen Harmon.MOST ARTISTIC . . . Barbara Spruiel.MOST BASHFUL . . . Bertie Crawford ..MOST MISCHIEVOUS . . Dorothy Sample.BEST FIGURE PHYSIQUE Rheba Francis.. MOST REASONABLE . . Juanita Brickhouse.MOST OPTIMISTIC . . Shirley Grey.MOST CONSCIENTIOUS . Mary Townsend.LEAST AMBITIOUS . . Lillian Downing.QUIETEST. Dorothy Mapp.NOISIEST ..... Shirley Grey ..MOST COOPERATIVE . Helen Harmon.. BEST SPEAKER . . . Emma Downing.INFERIORITY COMPLEX . Shirley Grey.VAMP AND SHIEK . . Gretchen Smith.MOST POPULAR . . . Barbara Rogers.FAVORITE COUPLE . . Eva Goodwyn.MOST SERIOUS . . . Gretchen Smith.MOST CONCEITED . . Mary Custis. .THINNEST ' . Lueberta Felton.. MOST PERSEVERING . . Mary Brown.CALMEST. Louvenia Harmon.MODIEST. Gloria Collins.KINDEST ..... Dorothy Burgess.MOST RELIGIOUS . . . Helen Harmon.BEST STUDENT . . . Bertie Crawford.MOST UNCOOPERATIVE. Gardenia Morris.MOST VERSATILE . . .Rudolph Ames .Clifton Collins .Eyvind Harris .Avon Brickhouse .George Custis .Rudolph Moses .John Staten .Charlie Upshur . . . . James Allen Sample .Avon Brickhouse .Willie Upshur . Rogers Jones .Rudolph Ames .Ora Spady .Charles Harmon .Emmitt Stines .Rudolph Moses .Theodore Harris . Cassel Davis .Harold Drummond ..Rogers Jones .William White . Jesse Poulson . Rudolph Moses ....... Clifton Collins .Cecil Joynes . Andrew Jackson ...... Charles Beckett .John Staten .Eyvind Harris .Ennis Thomas .Cecil Joynes ....... Charlie Upshur .Cecil Joynes .Timothy Stratton .Harold Drummond .Alvin Moses .Roosevelt Satchell . Cassel Davis .William Felton .Clifton Collins KsftfEtifSil M .- ' ,r N ,? ' r. • ' ■S ' :, � � V. ' � W tl ' ' ' ■ ' SOPHOMORE A CLASS PRESIDENT BEULAH FLOYD VICE-PRESIDENT DORIS UPSHUR SECRETARY TREASURER JUANITA MARSHALL ESSIE HUNT We, the members of the 10 A Section entered Northampton County High School in September, 1955, leaving behind us the years of our Eighth and Ninth grades. Under the supervision of our Homeroom Teacher, Miss Doris M. Turner, we’re striving for and working towards the better things of life. We were represented in the Home Coming Activities by Margaret Trower and in the May Queen Contest by Beulah Floyd. To the members of the 1956 Graduating Class, we extend our best wishes for their success in the future. HOME ROOM TEACHER MISS DORIS M. TURNER SOPHOMORE B CLASS PRESIDENT MARGARET JOHNSON VICE-PRESIDENT MAXINE SMITH SECRETARY TREASURER LYDIA SPADY CORNINE THOMAS BUSINESS MANAGER ASST. SECRETARY SGT. AT ARMS CALVIN ROANE ALICE HARMON PAUL SAMPLE In September 1953, a happy, excited, enthusiastic group of 8th graders entered the halls of Northampton County High School. During that year Miss D. M. Beil was our homeroom teacher. In 1954 we entered school as Freshmen with Mrs. M. B. Collins as our homeroom teacher. This year Miss L. E. Upshur is our homeroom teacher. Miss Alice Harmon was our Home- coming contestant and Miss Carrie Thomas our May Day con¬ testant. To the Graduating Class of 1956, we extend our best wishes. HOME ROOM TEACHER MISS LUCILLE UPSHUR SOPHOMORE C CLASS PRESIDENT DOROTHY ROANE VICE-PRESIDENT LOUELLA CYPRESS SECRETARY BUSINESS MANAGER GLORIA WILSON NELLIE SCARBOROUGH HOME ROOM TEACHER We, the members of the IOC Class entered the Northampton County High School September 3, 1955. We were assigned to room 6. With the guidance of our homeroom teacher, Mr. John Cook, we began to pro¬ gress very rapidly. We are happy to have Gloria Wilson to represent us in the Homecoming Activities and Dorothy Roane to represent us in the May Day Activities. We hope very much that we will continue to pro¬ gress in a similar manner throughout the years of our high school days. To the members of the Senior Class, we say, “Don’t stop at one goal, but strive to reach a higher one, and we wish you much luck and success in the future. MR. JOHN COOK FRESHMAN A CLASS PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY GRACIE HARMON TREASURER IRENE FISHER THELMA ROBINSON BUSINESS MANAGER CHAPLAIN HOME ROOM TEACHER MR. A. B. WHITEHEAD VIVIAN SAMPLE CLARENCE FITCHETT JACQUELINE WHITE We, the members of the Freshman “A” Section met Septem¬ ber 6, 1955 and were placed under the direction of Mr, A. B. White- head, who is now our homeroom teacher. Our Homecoming con¬ testant was Melba Foeman, who won third place in the contest. To the members of the graduating class of 1956 we wish luck and a bright future in all of your undertakings. ASST. SECRETARY BETTY SATCHELL FRESHMAN B CLASS PRESIDENT SECRETARY HOME ROOM TEACHER TREASURER CHARLES SMITH ASST. SECRETARY LOUISE HALLETT SGT. AT ARMS JEROME STANFORD WILHAMENIA SMITH CHAPLAIN LENA GIDDENS BUSINESS MANAGER MABEL SIMPKINS MR. EDWARD BUSCH, JR. We, the members of the F reshman “B” Class arrived at Northampton County High School on a beautiful September morning with fear in our faces and determination to succeed. We were divided into four sections. Miss B. B. Wright was our advisor. Through her capable guidance, we progressed very rapidly. This year we were sent to Mr. E. Busch. Once more we have progressed so far under his guidance. Mary Collins represented us for Homecoming. We the members and officers of Freshman “B” wish the members of the 1956 Graduating Class much luck and a bright future in all their undertakings. MOSES POOLE REPORTER CLARENCE BAILEY FRESHMAX C CLASS PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT BUSINESS MANAGER CHAPLAIN RICHARD PEOPLES LOUVENIA SPADY RICHARD SMAW FREDDIE GIDDENS SGT. AT ARMS ASST. SECRETARY HOME ROOM TEACHER We, the members of the 9 C Class, entered the Northampton County High School on September 3, 1955 with Miss B. McQuaige as our Home Room Teacher. Under the guidance of Miss McQuaige and all of our teachers we are looking for¬ ward to a prosperous and successful year. Our class was soon organized and engaged in many activities. We have made much progress during the school year and have enjoyed our extra curricular activities very much. Our aim for the year was to excel in all that we undertook and feel assured that with the guidance of our teachers we can not fail. To the members of the Senior Class we are hoping that you will not only equal the seniors of former years, but that you will excel them in your many endeavors. MISS B. M. MC QUAIGE LENA TURNER EIGHTH GRADE A PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER VICE-PRESIDENT FRANCES BIBBINS ANNIE M. ALLEN MILDRED UPSHUR We, the members of the Eighth A Section enrolled at North¬ ampton County High School under the supervision of Mrs. H. D. Up¬ shur, September 6, 1955. During the period we have tried to be co¬ operative with our teacher and classmates. We have participated in most of the organizations which are found at Northampton County High. Annie M. Allen was our contestant for Miss Homecoming in November. We have tried to be of some help to such needy organizations and drives as the Junior Red Cross and March of Dimes. We are extremely happy to have elected Fannie Rowley as our May Queen Contestant for 1956. We wish the members of the Graduating Class of 1956 much suc¬ cess in the years to come. We have enjoyed our first year at North¬ ampton County High School and wish the following classes as much success and happiness as we have had. SGT. AT ARMS ASST. SECRETARY BUSINESS MANAGER CALVIN JARVIS CHAPLAIN MARGARET SATCHEL] HOME ROOM TEACHE] KAREY ROWLEY VIOLA BECKETT ERNEST HOLBROOK MRS. H. D. UPSHUR EIGHTH GRADE B PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY HOME ROOM TEACHER JUANITA SHOCKLEY TREASURER DOROTHY MOSES WINSTON NOTTINGHAM MYRTIS AMES MRS. M. B. COLLINS We, the members of Eighth “B” Class, entered Northampton County High School on September 6, 1955. We were assigned to room 42, with Mrs. M. B. Collins as our Homeroom teacher. We have enjoyed our school year so far, which has given us many enjoyable experiences and has prepared us for our first year at high school. Our class mem¬ bers were very active in most of the school activities and school organizations. Several of our class members have been constant Honor Roll students. To the Graduating Class of 1956, we the members of the Eighth “B” Class, extend best wishes for a future of happiness and success. RUTH ROGERS THEODORE JOHNSON BUSINESS MANAGER CHAPLAIN EIGHTH GRADE C PRESID ENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER SHIRLEY SAMPLE CATHERINE ARNOLD MARY JOHNSON DELORES NOTTINGHAM HOME ROOM TEACHER BUSINESS MANAGER CHAPLAIN ASST. SECRETARY MAGGIE HEATH SGT. AT ARMS LAWRENCE COSTON EIGHTH GRADE D PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT TREASURER JOHN COLLINS REPORTER CHARLES HENRY ALBERT WRIGHT SHIRLEY BECKET CHAPLAIN STUDENT COUNCIL WILLIE MAE BELL THOMAS WEEKS HOME ROOM TEACHER MR. CHARLES E. JONES SECRETARY On September 2, 1955, we the members of Eighth Grade “D” entered Northampton County High School. We were divided into four sections and our section was assigned to Mr. C. E. Jones. During the first few weeks it was hard to get adjusted to changing of classes and seeing different teachers every hour, but with the assist¬ ance of our home room teacher our class has been active in most of the school organizations. We know that only part of our goal has been ac¬ complished and the rest lies in the future. To the members of the Graduating Class of 1956, we the members of Eighth Grade “D” hope that your future may be as successful as your past. MAGGIE FITCHETT XEW HOMEMAKERS of AMERICA OFFICERS OFFICERS, Left to Right: Shirley Wil¬ liams, Secretary; Alice White, Chaplain; Gloria Wilson, Reporter; Juanita Mar¬ shall, President; Shirley Gray, Vice- President; Vianna Sample, Historian; Lu- venia Harmon, Parliamentarian; Barbara Rogers, Treasurer. TOP ROW: Ruth Simpkins, Reporter; Delois Smith, Assist¬ ant Parliamentarian; Carletha Ashby, Song Leader; Dorothy Goffigon, Assistant His¬ torian; Marva Ashby, Assistant Treas¬ urer, Chapter Mothers: Mrs. F.T. Allen, Mrs. A. J. Godwin and Mrs. Ida J. Wil¬ liams, Adviser. NORTHAMPTON CHAPTER OFFICERS Northampton NFA Chapter Officers. FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Freddie Giddens, Historian; Charles Davis, Vice-President; Cassell Davis, President; Willie Upshur, Treasurer; James Upshur, Chaplain; Charles Harmon, Secretary. BACK ROW: C. N. Williams, Adviser; William Felton, Reporter; Alvin Moses, Watchman; Clarence Reid, Parliamentarian. NEW FARMERS OF AMERICA NORTHAMPTON CHAPTER The Northampton NFA Chapter is composed of students taking vocational agriculture. Its main purpose is to develop leadership with in its members. We, the members and officers of the Northampton Chapter of New Farmers of America extend to the members of the Graduating Class of 1956 our best wishes for a most successful career and a bright future. HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES Homecoming was celebrated this year on November 4 , 1955, with Miss Dorothy Mapp reigning as “Miss Homecoming for 1955,” Escorted by Mr. Cassell Davis, Miss Mapp was crowned by our Principal, Mr. W. H. Smith, on the football field at half time. The festivities, beginning at 12:30, included the traditional homecoming parade and soon afterwards our Golden Bulls met Jason High School of Georgetown, Delaware. The Golden Bulls were victorious with a score of 7 to 6. The eventful day was climaxed with our annual Homecoming Dance where Miss Home¬ coming and her attendants were honored. Pictured above Left to Right: Theodore Harris, Annie Allen, Mary Collins, Margaret Trower, Melba Fomer, Dorothy Sample, Shirley Sample, Cassell Davis, Dorothy Mapp,(Miss Homecoming,) Alice Harmon, Shirley Beckett, Gloria Wilson, Betty Ross and Burley Andrews. SCIENCE CLASS This year we studied Exploratory Science, General Science, Biology and Chemistry. Here you see some of uf who are studying Chemistry (first table) and Biology (second table). Some of the apparatus is displayed here. Our department feels that constant pro- gress and improvement is most important to prepare us for this Age of Science. We aim to understand the universe, ourselves, living organisms and anything we feel might con¬ tribute to wholesome knowledge. We strive to learn by doing and by concept. MIXED CHORUS The Northampton County High School Chorus, under the supervision of Mr. Edward Busch, Jr., and assisted by Mrs. H. D. Upshur, has been making rapid progress again this year. Eleven members of the Chorus represented this county at the Bi-County Teachers Meeting at M. N. Smith High School, Accomac, Virginia. The choir presented its annual Christmas Cantata, “The Story of the Nativity” by Lorenzo, this year. The Chorus is also planning to participate in the Spring Festival and the commencement exercises. Our officers are as follows: Callie Spady, President; Charlie Upshur, Vice- President; Lydia Spady, Secretary; Gardenia Morris, Assistant Secretary; Margaret Johnson, Treasurer; Eva Goodwyn, Chaplain; Mary Johnson, Business Manager; Dorothy Mapp, Assistant Business Manager; Albert Wright, Librarian and Doris Upshur, Assistant Librarian. DRAMATIC CLUB The Northampton County High School “Little Theater,” better known as the Dramatic Club, wishes to extend their best wishes to the graduating class of 1956. Our special congratulations go out to those seniors who have worked so faithfully with this organization. Our officers are as follows: Gardenia Morris, President; Avon Brickhouse, Vice-Presi¬ dent; Margarette Bailey, Secretary; Ora Spady, Treasurer; Dorothy Mapp, Chaplain; Dorothy Roane, Business Manager. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT The commercial department was organized at the beginning of this school year. The student body has shown a great deal of interest and enthusiasm for the courses being offered. The department offers two courses-general business and typwriting. These courses have an enrollment of one-fourth of the student body. STUDENT PUDLICATION The student publication staff was organized in September of this school year. The objectives of the school paper, “THE LIGHTHOUSE,” is to develop and en¬ courage ideals through effective journalistic activities. We are happy to say that, thus far, we have produced one paper, and anticipate another before the year is over. In as much as, this is the first publication in the history of.the school, we feel it fitting to congratulate the staff for its interest, hard work, and effective participation in successfully producing the first issue of the “LIGHTHOUSE.” THE LIBRARY CLUB The Library Club was organized by Section 1 of the Eighth Grade Library Science Class during the first semester. Some of the objectives of the Library Club are as follows: 1. To promote the growth of our library. 2. To plan and present programs and exhibits that will advertise our library. 3. To help keep the room clean and well organized at all tim es. 4. To create within our student body an interest in selecting and reading good books and other materials. 5. To help our students become more familiar with library rules and regulations. The officers of the Library Club are: Theodore Johnson, President; Juanita Shock- ley, Vice-President; Myrtis Ames, Secretary; Joyce Smaw, Treasurer; Odears Dunkins, Chaplain; Dorothy Moses, Reporter. We are hoping that the Library Club will grow and develop and that every student will obey and take the rules and regulations seriously. Our director is Miss D. M. Turner, the Librarian. LA CIRCLE FRANCAIS The “La Circle Francais” was organized in September 1956, with a total of six¬ teen students and the instructor. Miss McQuaige. The motto of our clubis “Liberte, Fraternite, Egalite. PATROL CLUB The School Safety Patrol Club is designed to protect the students riding the school bus. There are many other duties that the Patrol Club has inside the school building and on the grounds. The Patrol Club members are selected with the hope that they will set an example for the student body. THE OFFICERS President ....... Vice-President . . . . Secretary ...... Assistant Secretary . Treasurer ...... Chaplain ....... Captain ........ Lieutenant ...... . . . Cassell Davis . . . . Paul Sample . . . Willie Upshur , Cornelious Spady . . . Charlie Smith Warden Nottingham , . Charles Hallett . . Winston Church BITS DRIVERS LEFT TO KIGiri ' : Mr. Davis Bailey, Mr. George Waters, Mr. Mr. Charles Weseott, Mr. Isaac Thompson, Mr. George d ' reherne, Stevens, Mr. Clarence Joyner. NOT SHOWN: Mr. James Johnson. Cecil Collins, Mr. Lafayette m mm GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM The Girls’ Basketball Team, coached by Mrs. B. W. Vasser, is an organization which stimulates sportsmanship and school spirit not only in our school but with schools in the neigh¬ boring communities. The team has won the last two of the six games played this season. TOP ROW, Left to Right: Phylis Brooks, Sarah Wynder, Dorothy Roane. MIDDLE ROW: Lydia Spady, Ruth Talley, Barbara Rogers, Mary Johnson, Trainer. BOTTOM ROW: Vivian Spady, Margaret Johnson, Shirley Williams and Mary Weeks (Not Shown). GIRLS PRYSICAL EDLATIOA CLASS BOYS PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS BA! KETBALL Season’s Record: Won 13 and lost 2, Players, FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Ora Spady, John Staten, Charles Beckett, Frank Holland. TOP ROW: Mr. Roland Logan, Coach; AKred Johnson, Benjamin Weeks, Rudolph Moses, Theodore Harris, Charles Hallett. NOT SHOWN: George Giddens, Bur ley Andrews. Season’s Record: Won 4 and lost 1. Players, FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Samuel Nottingham, Robert Lindsey, Arron Townsend, Alvis Adair, Otha Turner, James Sample, Clarence Walker, George Custis, Bobby Custis. SECOND ROW: Eyrind Harris, Freddie Giddens, Horace Smaw, Charles Beckett, Cornelious §pady, James Benn, Joseph Kellam, Cecil Joynes, Calvin Roane, Melvin Fox, George Giddens. TOP ROW, Standing: Mr. Ronald Logan, Coach; Charles Hallett, Trainer; Ora Spady, James O. Sample, Theodore Harris, Clifton Collins Jr., Henderson Rowley, Rudolph Moses, John Staten, Burley Andrews, Emmitt Stines, Frank Holland, Trainer; Mr. T. R. Vasser, Coach. GIRL’S TRACK TEAM The girls track team won the Del-Mar-Va Meet at Maryland State College last year, STANDING, Left to Right: Joyce Harris, Ruth Talley, Dorothy Roane, Vivian Spady, Louise Hallett, Sarah Wynder, Eva Goodwyn. KNEELING: Dorothy Mapp, Callie Spady, Juanita Brickhouse, Alice Harmon, Annie Brisco. CHEERLEADERS The Cheerleaders, un¬ der the supervision of Mrs. B. W. Vasser, have been an accessary to the Northampton County High School and its athletic teams. They have cheered our teams to many victories. STANDING, Left to Right: Marjorie Beckett, Eunice Wil¬ liams, Clarence Bailey, Gar¬ denia Morris, Joyce Harris. KNEELING, Left to Right: Ruth Talley, Dorothy Mapp. BASEBALL Seasons Record: Won 4 and lost 3, Players, LEFT TO RIGHT: James Monroe, John Staten, Rufus Bailey, Bobbie Jordan, William Stoakley, James Stevens, Charles Beckett. BACK ROW: Coach, B. E. Moss; John Jordan, Willie Armstrong, Walter Beckett, John Brisco, Leroy Wes- cott, James Sample, Otis Onley, Tr ainer. TBACK FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Roger Jones, Horace Smaw, Charles Beckett, Hende rson Rowley, Cornelious Spady, Rudolph Moses. TOP ROW: Mr. R. Logan, Coach; Alvin Moses, James Sample, Charles Hallett, Robert Lindsey, Theodore Harris. NOT SHOWN: George Giddens. 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