Northampton High School - Torch Yearbook (Eastville, VA)

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Comprehension Proves V aluable The Literary Club of Northampton, sponsored by Mrs. Margaret Holland, analyzes and interprets good literature to promote better reading habits as well as creative writing. In addition to its lit¬ erary pursuits, the club also sponsors a car at Homecoming. LITERARY OFFICERS: Vice-president Pat Lusk, Secretary Denise Waters, Treasurer Becky Colonna, President Eddie Gibb, strive for “dignified” look. First row: June Reynolds, Iris Arnold, Janice Herring, Russell Gladden, Martin Burgess, Duane Phillips, Steve Debbie Miles, Delores Eder. Second row: Steve Jones, Lewis, Billy Parks. 20—Organizations

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Torch Staff Lights the Way Even before the long, exhausting school days be¬ gan, staff members were hack to work, organizing departments and preparing for a full and rewarding year ahead. Lively enthusiasm, indefatigable de¬ termination, and a great amount of talent help make the Torch a memorabilia of N.H.S. Sponsors are Mrs. Shannonhouse and Mr. Ashby. C’mon, Jane, you can take more than that! First row: Billy Bell, Freddie Doughty, Duane Phillips, Anne Wood, Jody Warren, H. E. Downing, Michael Pollock, Debbie Miles, Becky Colonna, Barbara Pollock, Joanne Phil Badger. Third row: Henry Floyd, Kipper Nottingham. Shackelford, Billy Magette, Howard Scott. Second row: 1 o r rro n i 7 o 1 innc

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Debate Sponsors The Debate Club, under the leadership of Mr. James, promotes conscientious thought and expres¬ sion. To help interested students to become better speakers and debaters, a forensic workshop spon¬ sored by the Virginia High School League was held at Northampton. The Debate Club is dedicated to the principles of logical thinking and effective speech. Debbie Miles, secretary; Abbie Reynolds, vice-president; Pat Lusk, president; and Tommy Palmer, treasurer, search for good debate material. First row: Richard James, Etta Rayfield, Denise Waters, Iris Arnold, Jane Shackelford, Sandy Bones. Second row: Dora Ames, Sylvia Mapp, Celie Brown, Dorothy Williams, Joyace Church, Ruthellen Weeks, Ed Downing, Jimmy Jones. Third row: Greg Beckel, Mike Pollock, Henry Floyd, Martin Burgess, John Nottingham, Blair Stewart, Hubbard Mayhew. Organizations—21