Norton High School - Tendrils Yearbook (Norton, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1933 volume:

• TENDRILS U olume U 1 1 • • EDITED BY THE SENIOR CLASS nf Norton High School Thorton, Virginia MCMXXXIII Wise County Public Library Wise, Virginia 7ftf To JOHN IRA BURTON Our Principal We Dedicate Our “House of Memories.” In the years to come we shall in our reminiscences still see him as “A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind’s epitome.” 4 Foreword |N THE olden days prehistoric man, after much hard work with his chisel and crude hammer, inscribed records and drew pictures on the walls of the cave which served as his home. Just so have we inscribed records and placed pictures of our activities and friends oi our high school days on the walls of our “House of Memories. ' ’ Now our house is finished. Insert the key in the lock, open the door, and with us enter into our rooms, which are filled with rare treas- ures, the memories of the greatest events of our lives. Spend with us “sessions of sweet silent thought,’’ as “we summon up remembrance of things past,’’ for ’Tis in our House of Memories we’ll find Sure peace and happiness through years gone by In tales of high school days that bring to mind The thoughts of lessons then that made us sigh. But may we smile when we have known real care, And say, “It’s sweet recalling what was hard to bear.’’ 5 6 ' She Echoes of T orhigh (Sing to the tune of “Just an Echo in the Valley”) High School has passed us —those happy years; Now life is calling- life with its fears. May we remember, as the years pass, Most of the lessons we’ve learned in each class. Chorus There are echoes, Norhigh, Of our schooldays, Norhigh; As they bring back sweet mem’ries we sigh. For we’ll always love you, And remember you, too, Through the long years that we may find “blue.” Oft our thoughts will be turned To days in Norton High, Where many to learn Will ever really try; And the echoes of you Will always be true, As they sound back our mem’ries of you. This school of Norhigh we have confessed Has means of learning, surely the best. May she always be honored by all; Keep her name highest, never to fall. Chorus 7 HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Mr. J. B. Hasty. HISTORY, ENGLISH Miss Louise Coffey Latin Miss Margaret Cundiff. COMMERCIAL MissSalue Helen Combs. HOME ECONOMICS Miss Frances M c Colgan. ENGLISH, LATIN Mr. R. G.Stradley, MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE Mrs. W. 0 . Anderson , HISTORY Prof. J. I. Burton, PRINCIPAL Miss Lennie Blankenship, ENGLISH Miss Rhoda Burks, MATHEMATICS Mr.Harley O. “ SCIENCE A ' r -‘ J 8 : . v Flower: Daisy Colors: Yellow, White and Green Rossell MacDonald . President Louise Wood Vice-President Louise Collier. . . . . . . . Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. W. B. Anderson, Miss Louise Coffey . . . Class Advisers A meeting of all of the Alumni of Norton High School was held. The question of which year could boast the largest class was introduced. When our President was asked the number of members in the Class of 1933, she replied, “It is not the number of members in a class that counts, but the quality of the work which they have done.” “Quality Comes Before Quantity.” Margaret Seay Historian Beatrice Bentley Prophet Ethel Munsey Poet Frances Jenkins Testator Edward Tate Giftorian 9 II LOUIS BARNES PEERY Duke Senior in “As You Like It, 3 Dramatic Club Commercial Class, 4 VIRGINIA LEE COMANN Dramatic Club Basket-ball, 3, 4 Track, 2 Tennis Club, 3 Glee Club, 1, 4 Athletic Editor Tendrils Commercial Class, 4 LOUISE NICKELS WOOD Vice-President Dramatic Club President Home Economics Club, 4 Vice-President Senior Class January Graduate, ' 33 Commercial Class, 4 MILDRED JONES McCOLGAN Glee Club, 1, 4 Vice-President Home Economics Club, 4 Senior Section Editor of TENDRas Dramatic Club August Graduate, ' 33 Advertising Manager, “As You Like It, 3 Athletic Association, 2 Commercial Class, 4 KATHERINE BAKER Tennis Club, 3 Basket-ball, 1, 2, 3 Dramatic Club Winner of Reading Contest, 2 Athletic Association, 2, 3, 4, Home Economics Club, 4 August Graduate, ' 33 Commercial Class, 4 HAROLD EMERSON NICKELS Athletic Association, 3, 4 Dramatic Club Football, 4 Lord in “As You Like It, 3 Library Treasurer, 4 10 THELMA LEE HORNE Horae Economics, 4 Athletic Association, 2 Dramatic Club Expression Class, 1 , 2 Commercial Class, 3, 4 WILLIAM RICHARDSON CULBERTSON, Jr. Class President. 1, 2 Orlando in As You Like It,” 3 Editor-in-chief of Tfndrils, 4 Tennis Club, 3 Athletic Association, 3 Dramatic Club ALICE RACHEL HARRISON Expression Class, 1 , 2 Glee Club, 1 Dramatic Club Commercial Class, 4 August Graduate, ' 33 GEORGE GILLENWATER Dramatic Club Assistant Editor Advertising Section of Tfndrils Commercial Class, 3, 4 SARAH ELIZABETH DALTON Class Secretary, 1 Class Treasurer, 2 Class President, 3 Manager Basket-ball Team, 4 Celia in As You Like It,” 3 Basket-ball, 3 Literary Editor Tendrils, 4 Glee Club, 1, 4 Athletic Association, 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club Salutatorian Typist Tendrils, 4 JAMES EARLE BROWN Dramatic Club Earle spent two years in Coeburn High School 11 KENNETH VAWTER HERNDON Adam in As You Like It, 3 Dramatic Club Athletic Association, 4 January Graduate, ' 34 Commercial Class, 3, 4 MARY JOSEPHINE VONI Home Economics Club, 3, 4 Dramatic Club Glee Club, 1 Editor Senior Section Tendrils FRANCES WILFRED SEIDEL Dramatic Club Treasurer Home Economics Club, 3 Expression Class, 1, 2 Commercial Class, 4 January Graduate, ' 33 Athletic Association, 3, 4 Cheer Leader, 4 CHARLOTTE ROSSELL MacDONALD Senior Class President President Athletic Association, 4 Vice-President Athletic Association, 3 Basket-ball, 1, 2, 3, 4 Winner of Debating Contest, 2 Winner of Essay Writing Contest, 3 Glee Club, 1, 4 Cheer Leader, 2 Assistant Advertisement Editor Tendrils Dramatic Club Silvius in “As You Like It, 3 All-County Basket-ball, 4 Representative to Athletic Council, 2 BEATRICE BENTLEY Home Economics Club, 3 Athletic Association, 3, 4 Expression Class, 1 Dramatic Club Typist Tendrils, 4 Commercial Class, 3, 4 ROY VERNON ALLEN Dramatic Club January Graduate, ' 33 Lord in “As You Like It,” 3 Athletic Association, 3 12 EDWARD FRENCH TATE Football, 3, 4 Charles in “As You Like It, 3 Basket-ball, 3, 4 Athletic Editor Tendrils Representative to Athletic Council, 3, 4 Glee Club, 4 Dramatic Club Monogram Club, 3 ETHEL LEE MUNSEY Secretary Junior Class, 3 President Room 1, 1 Home Economics Club, 4 Glee Club, 1 Athletic Association, 2, 3, 4 Basket-ball, 3, 4 Dramatic Club Commercial Class, 3, 4 Picture Editor Tendrils RAY HUNTER UPCHURCH Athletic Association, 3, 4 Jacques in “As You Like It,” 3 Dramatic Club Commercial Class, 4 GEORGIA MARIE SMITH Dramatic Club Picture Editor Tendrils Glee Club, 1, 4 Audrey in “As You Like It, 3 Basket-ball, 1, 2, 3, 4 Secretary and Treasurer, 1 Class Secretary, 2 Commercial Class, 4 Athletic Association, 2, 3, 4 JOHN JACOB COX Football, 2, 3, 4; Basket-ball, 3, 4 Dramatic Club President Athletic Association, 4 Vice-President Monogram Club, 3 Sir Oliver Martext in “As You Like It, 3 Coach Midget Team, 4 Athletic Association, 2, 3, 4 All-County Football Team, 3, 4, January Graduate, ’33 MARGUERITE VIVIAN HOUCHINS Home Economics Club, 4 Commercial Class, 4 Dramatic Club 13 ANTONIO NARD Glee Club, 1 Athletic Association, 2, 3, 4 Jacques de Boys in As You Like It, 3 Class Treasurer, 3 Secretary -Treasurer of Senior Class Assistant Business Manager of Tendrils Debating Contest, 3 Dramatic Club Commercial Class, 3, 4 ANNETTE ROBERTS Dramatic Club Glee Club, 1, 4 Athletic Association, 3, 4 Advertising Section Editor of Tendrils Vice-President Class, 2 Commercial Class, 3, 4 MARY FRANCES JENKINS Pianist Senior Class Pianist Glee Club, 4 President Dramatic Club Athletic Association, 2, 3, 4 Expression Class, 2 Assistant Editor Tendrils Glee Club, 1 PAULINE GRACE KING Secretary Dramatic Club Rosalind in “As You Like It,” 3 Athletic Association, 3, 4 Art Editor Tendrils Glee Club, 1 Expression Class, 1 Commercial Class, 4 Valedictorian Football, 3, 4 Joke Editor Tendrils Orchestra, 3 Secretary Monogram Club, 2 Athletic Association, 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club Commercial Class, 3, 4 14 JOSEPH VONI Duke Frederick in “As You Like It, 3 Athletic Association, 4 Dramatic Club Glee Club, 4 Winner of Debating Contest, 2 Winner of Boys’ Reading Contest, 2 MYRTLE FRANCES PHIPPS Secretary Home Economics Club, 4 Glee Club, 1 Dramatic Club January Graduate, ' 34 Commercial Class, 4 MARY MARGARET SEAY Glee Club, 1, 4 Home Economics Club, 4 Dramatic Club Commercial Class, 3, 4 HENRIETTA LEANOR O’NEILL Dramatic Club January Graduate, ’33 IRIS MAE NICKELS Class President Room 9, 3 Winner Spelling Contest, 3 Dramatic Club August Graduate, ' 33 Commercial Class, 4 EDGAR CREECH FLORA Football, 4 Basket-ball, 4 Glee Club, 4 Le Beau in “As You Like It,” 3 Dramatic Club Secretary Athletic Association, 4 Assistant Business Manager Tendrils Vice-President Class, 3 Winner of Reading Contest, 3 August Graduate, ’33 Athletic Association, 3, 4 15 CHARLES FISCHER Athletic Association, 2, 3, 4 Assistant Football Manager, 4 Dramatic Club Library Treasurer, 4 Manager Boys’ Basket-ball Team, 4 ELLA GORDON ROWE First two and one-half years spent in a Kansas City, Missouri. High School Dramatic Club Commercial Class, 3, 4 President Home Economics Club, 4 Scribe Tendrils BERTHA IRENE BEGLEY Home Economics Club, 4 Dramatic Club ROSA ANN DOSA Home Economics Club. 4 Athletic Association, 2, 3 Commercial Class, 4 VIRGINIA FISCHER Dramatic Club Commercial Class, 4 January Graduate, ' 33 Athletic Association, 2, 3 ISAAC WALKER BUSH Commercial Class, 3, 4 Dramatic Club Assistant Advertising Editor Tendrils Touchstone in “As You Like It,” 3 Athletic Association, 3, 4 PERCY OWENS Enrolled until January, 1933 16 The Senior Anthology The following epitaphs for the Seniors are very suitable, although they were written by Chaucer in the latter part of the Fourteenth Century. “Many things change from one century to another, but human nature is not one of them. ' ALICE RACHEL HARRISON WILLIAM CULBERTSON “Nowhere so bisy a man as he ther nas, And yet he semed bisier than he was. SARAH DALTON “Bold of hir speche, and wys, and wel y-taught.” ANNETTE ROBERTS “Ful well she song the service divyne, Entuned in hir nose ful semely.” FRANCES JENKINS “That of hir smyling was ful simple and coy.” EDGAR CREECH FLORA “So hote he lovede that by nyghtertale He sleep namore than doth a nyghtingale. EDWARD TATE “His mouth as greet was as a greet forneys.” Home Economics Girls — MARY VONI, KATH- ERINE BAKER MARGARET SEAY, ELLA GORDON ROWE. BERTHA BEGLEY, MYR- TLE PHIPPS, MILDRED McCOLGAN, LOUISE WOOD “They coude roste, and sethe, and broille, and frye, Make mortreux (soups), and wel bake a pye.” PAULINE KING “She wolde wepe if that she sawe a mous Caught in a trap. rossell Macdonald “In felawship wel coude she laughe and carpe (talk). KENNETH HERNDON “With lokkes crulle, as they were leyd in presse.” ANTONIO NARD “Ful big he was of brawn and eek of bones.” RAY UPCHURCH “And of his port as meeke as is a mayde.” HENRIETTA O ' NEILL “And gladly wolde she lerne.” VIRGINIA FISCHER “A trewe laborer and a good was she. LOUISE COLLIER “Hir shoos ful moiste and newe.” LOUIS PEERY “Noght a word spak he more than was nede. “Ful pleasaunt and amiable. JOHN COX “For he was Epicurus’ own sone.” VIRGINIA COMANN “And sikerly she was of greet disport. GEORGIA SMITH “Of remedies of love she knew perchaunce. CHARLES FISCHER “A bettre felawe sholde men noght find. ROY ALLEN “Ther nas no man nowher so vertuous.” EARLE BROWN “His nekke whit was as the flour-de-lys. FRED TAMER His eyen twinkled in his heed aright. As doon the sterres in the frosty night. BEATRICE BENTLEY “And al was conscience and tendre herte. WALKER BUSH What sholde he studie, and make himselven wood? HAROLD NICKELS “In al this world ne was ther noon hym lik. ETHEL MUNSEY “She was a worthy woman al hir lyve.” IRIS NICKELS Of hir stature she was of evene lengthe. THELMA HORNE “Ful loude she song, ‘Come hider. love, to me. ' GEORGE GILLENWATER “And we seyde his opinioun was good. JOSEPH VONI “Wel coude he rede a lessoun or a storie; But alderbest he song an offertorie. MARGUERITE HOUCHINS AND ROSA DOSA “They hadde heer as yelow as wax. FRANCES SEIDEL “Hir mouth ful small and therto softe and reed. 17 “ ‘All work and no play makes Jack a dull bov,’ So students will welcome the robots with joy.” 18 The Three Classes Once upon a time there were three classes. They all lived together in a big brick house, but had separate rooms. They tried to maintain perfect harmony, but did not always succeed. What harmony there was, however, was preserved, because each room had sound-proof walls. The three classes engaged in many activities and contests. They did not have to depend upon walking in the woods for exercise as did the three bears. There were football, basket-ball, volley-ball, tennis, baseball and track to take part in. Every spring, debating, reading, spelling, essay writing, and public-speaking contests were held. All the classes were well represented in the various contests. The classes had a good time and took pride in their school. 19 20 Junior Class Flower: Jonquil Motto: Colors: Green and Yellow “JJon sibi sed omnibus .” (A [ot for ourselves but for all.) William Sneed Ray Conner . Reece Houchins Edward Holcomb Miss Rhoda Burks Preston Adams Jack Alderson Joe Blevins Clayburn Bloomer Ray Conner William Davis Charles Dickenson Glenn T. Foust, Jr. Abraham Gabriele Ray Grigsby Phelan Hall Harold Hoback Edward Holcomb Reece Houchins Claude Kilgore Donald Pierce Phillip Porter Charles Riddle William Sneed Robert Vaughn Mary Helen Banner Louise Bruce Sarah Burton Gladys Collier Frances Comann Minnie Comann Florence Conner Mary Dickenson Katherine Fawbush Evelyn Flanary The Junior Bears . President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Adviser Helen Gibson Flo Gillenwater Rose Isaac Juanita Kimberling Marguerite Kimberling Nancy McCall Jean Moore Edith Munsey Jo Kathleen Nosler Esther Lee Petrey Elizabeth Roberts Alma Stallard Florence Ussery Lucille Whitmire Juanita Zeigler The oldest class, the Juniors, had big pupils who, of course, knew just ever so many things but not as much as Seniors, but they knew a great deal more than the Freshmen. The Juniors had great big books to study and great big problems to solve. The Juniors, like huge bears, had bigger and better things than the Sophobears and Freshbears had. They even had beautiful rings to wear. This was one of the advantages of being a big bear. The Juniors would roar in rough, gruff voices if a thoughtless Juniordocks wrote on the boards in their room, broke the desks, or used the pencihsharpener. Reading, public-speaking, essay writing, and debating were better done by the Juniors who had powerful, gruff voices as compared to those of the Sophobears, the middle-sized bears, and the Freshbears, the tiny wee bears. The Juniors had high aspirations of throwing off their bear skins and becoming Lions the next year. Their chief aim and hope was to do this and they hoped that they would not be like the ass in the lion’s skin. 21 22 J [inth Grade Pupils Mr. Joe Hasty and Miss Lennie Blankenship Advisers Harold Alvis William Renfro Ada Hicks Barrett Anderson James Rogers Nell Hicks Clyde Barton Gouve Shanks Clara Hunnicutt Charlie Boggs Charles Stallard Marie Kilgore Elbert Burton James Tamer Mary Jane Litton Gordon Coutts Millard Vandeventer Margaret Meade Joseph Ellison John Whitaker Ollie Necessary Paul Fischer Garvie White Blanche Parker Joe Gabriel Alice Adams Beatrice Phillips Herbert Greene Goldie Adams Elsie Phillips Ballard Hash Helen Beverly Maggie Price Fred Horne Grace Burton Carrie Rowe William Kline Gladys Cowden Julia Rowe Donald McAfee Mildred Eddins Maxie Stewart Carey J. McColgan Ruth Fields Dolores Street Neil Meador Opal Flanary Ruth Street Denciel Nosler Elizabeth Gilmer Virginia Tate Robert Osborne Lelia Greever Myrtle Teague Edwin Osler Lois Griffin Ruble Thacker John Ed. Pearce Edna Harrell Edith Wells Herbert Petrey Nellie Mae Harrell Vivian Wells Cecil Potter Charlie Marie Harrison Rosemary Wood Emory Provence Helen Herndon Jean Wray The Sophobears The middle ' Sized bears, the Sophobears, had pupils of all sizes, ranging from the smalb est ' voiced girl to the gruffest-voiced boy. These pupils lived upstairs in the big brick house and took cruel advantage of the wee, tiny Freshmen bears who lived downstairs, and whom they considered terribly uninformed as compared with the sophisticated second ' year pupils. Although the Sophobears are but middle ' sized bears, they strut around as if they are “lords of all they survey,” howling and growling in their somewhat adolescent cracking voices, and taking great pride in distributing their fluent art of speech in the classrooms and corridors It is true that they have no rings, banquets, and mys ' terious ceremonies like the bears of the higher classes, yet the middle ' sized bears consider themselves as good as anyone. Though they are vain, their vanity is not groundless, for, during the year of 1932- 1933, they have had many contestants in both literary and athletic fields, who carried away quite a few honors for which they can justly boast. The Sophobears are apparently happy, but they look forward to the time in June, when, joyful and confident, they may shed the flulfy fur of the Sophobears for the shaggy coat of the lordly Juniors. 23 24 Eighth Grade Pupils Mr. Reese G. Stradley, Mr Harley O. Staggers, and Miss Frances McColgan Advisers Chadwick Baker Elias Isaac Melvina Fry Everett Baker Ralph Jett Annis Elizabeth Godbey Junior Baker Paul Laster Lucy Henry Charles Barnes Carl Lawson Margaret Johnson Clyde Barton Fred McCall Cleo Kimberling Roy Barton Fred McLaughlin Frances Kline James Begley Frank Nard Juanita G. Lyon William Beverly |ames Pierce Ruth Maggard Henry Blanton Woodrow Penland Jean MacDonald Ralph Blevins Lester Peters Accie McConnell Richard Bright Howard Renfro Ruth McLaughlin Paul Brown Coldiron Charles Rogers June Miller Alfred Courtney Keith Smith Katherine Nard Robert Coutts Albert Still Frances Pannell Joseph Mitchell Cox James Snodgrass Anne Patton Bernice Dosa Elmer Wyatt June Salyer Moscow Duncan Barbara Alvis Billie Palmer Sergent George Ellison Shirley Alvis Jessie Mae Stallard Shelby F. Fannon Edna Allen Ruby Starnes Robert Franklin Louise Ball Kathleen Stewart Chad Gillenwater Marjorie Ball Keta Still Olen Gilliam Clementine Ballou Edna Thomas Daniel Greene Ruth Bays Ruth Upchurch Herbert Hash Joyce Buchanan Delina Voni Lloyd Hash Lillian Bush Blanche Whitaker Otto Hensley Georgia Collier Edna Whitaker Frank Horsman Anne Comann Ethel Whitaker Foster Hubbard Ruby Courtney Evelyn Williams Howard Huff Lenora Ellis Henrietta Witt Joseph Hunnicutt Edna Fuller Leola Lee Ye ary The Freshbears The Freshbears, the lowliest of the Bears, had no idea of the way they were considered by the middle-sized and the big Bears. They knew in a vague way, perhaps, that there were many ceremonies in high school in which they hac no part, but that fact did not lessen their egoism, because they were so taken up with the idea of living in the big brick house. What if they did have to stay on the first floor and go out a side door? The brick house was now their home. These Freshbears knew nothing of the rings, the speeches, the joys, the sorrows, and the hopes of the bears who stalked so thunderously and self-centeredly above them, even sometimes so uproariously that they could not study. Being young, and with all the freshness and the eagerness of youth, the Freshbears were very happy. Occasionally, perhaps, they dreamed of the privileged years to come when they would mingle with tbe upper Bears and ignore the other Freshbears, but that time was so far away, and iust now the big brick house was new to them — the brick house and the other Bears. 25 Officers of the Second Tear Classes Flower: Violet John Ed Pearce Elizabeth Gilmer . Rosemary Wood Virginia Tate Miss Lennie Blankenship 9-B CLASS Colors: Motto: “Veni, vidi, vici. Purple and Yellow President . Vice ' President Secretary Treasurer Adviser 9 A CLASS Charles Boggs Barrett Anderson . Lois Griffin Mr. Joe B. Hasty President .... Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Adviser Flower: Poppy Motto: “A Ruth Maggard Charles Rogers Chad Gillenwater Miss Frances McColgan . . 8 ' B CLASS— 1 Colors : winner never quits and a quitter never wins. Red and Gold President . Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Adviser 8-A CLASS William Beverly President Ruby Courtney Vice-President Shirley Alvis Treasurer Chadwick Baker Secretary Mr. Reese G. Stradley Adviser 8 ' B CLASS— 2 Bernice Dosa Fred McLaughlin Georgia Collier Mr. Harley O. Staggers President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Adviser The Freshbears — (Continued) True, the tiny wee Bears had no privileges. The upper Bears avariciously absorbed all these that were to be had, the Junior Bears, of course, absorbing more than any except the Seniors. The Seniors — Ah! They were a remote people in the promised land of the last year, hardly known to the Freshbears, except when they came to ask for Repre ' sentation money for the Annual, subscriptions, library fines, or some other tribute. There were three rooms around which the lives of the Freshbears centered, three rooms, and five or six teachers. The smallest Bears were, indeed, in a state of perpetual bliss, lessened only when they were ignored so mercilessly by the larger Bears. Nevertheless, they were almost always content, for never did they realize their insignificance and uselessness. 26 27 The Athletic Council OF THE NORTON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION John Cox President Rossell MacDonald. President The latter was elected in February to succeed John Cox who graduated then. Don Pierce Vice-President Charles Dickenson . Vice-President Charles was elected in February to replace Don Pierce, whose family moved away. E. C. Flora Secretary Mr. R. G. Stradley . Treasurer BOARD OF CONTROL Edward Tate . . William Davis. Elected in February to succeed Charles Dickenson. Virginia Tate ...... Anne Comann . . ... Rossell MacDonald Charles Dickenson John Cox Don Pierce Senior Representative Junior Representative Second-Tear Representative First-Tear Representative Mr. R. G. Stradley E. C. Flora Mr. H. O. Staggers Miss Louise Coffey 28 The Fable of the Athletic Association Once upon a time (in 1931, to be exact), the pupils of our high school, being sadly distressed by the fact that the financial condition of the athletic activities was bad, resolved to call a meeting to decide upon the best means of getting rid of this continual annoyance. At last the Athletic Association was proposed and organized, so that athletics in the future might always have adequate means of support. The association was hailed with the greatest applause, and, due to the support of the student body, the business men of Norton, and the cooperation of the Faculty, it has been a huge success. In 1931 eighty- seven students joined the Association; in 1932 the number of school members increased to one hundred fifty-four. Including town members, the total membership reached three hundred seventy-seven in 1931, and three hundred four in 1932. The purpose of the Athletic Association has undoubtedly been carried out in full. The finances of the athletic activities have been sufficient; the old debt has been paid, and each year a surplus remains in the treasury to start the athletic program of the next year. “It is one thing to propose, another to execute.” The Story of the Football Season , 1932 When the 1932 team began its season of football, there was little hope for it to be a championship team, since seven of the 1931 first team players were lost. This number included the whole backfield. Yet there were some promising players, and, if it had not been for a run of injuries aided by some ineligibility consequences, this team might have really made a name for itself. From the beginning of the season there were injured men, one after the other, while in the previous year, there had been only one injured man, and even he did not miss a game. In 1932, however, nearly every player suffered some injury, and the result was that, after the first game, the whole team was not together again at any time. In spite of adversity we won five straight victories and a reputation that caused our team to be considered a formidable opponent. Only two county games were lost, one to Appalachia and one to Big Stone. To the boys who will make up the 1933 team, we leave the following advice : 1. — Carry a rabbit’s foot or some other charm to protect yourselves from the injury “jinx.” 2. — Remember that “Scholarship and athletics should go hand in hand,” so “Tackle your grades as well as the players.” 29 Athletic Program , 1932 1933 September — Football practice began with fourteen lettermen reporting for practice. Games started in September. Norhi played Gate City. October — Football continued. November— -Football season ended November 12. Basket-ball practice began two weeks later. December — Vacation began December 14. Basket-ball practice stopped until school opened. January — Basket-ball continued. March — Tournament at Appalachia. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 24. . . Norhi . 12 Gate City 0 Oct. 11. . Norhi. .15 Wise 6 Oct. 8 ... Norhi . .31 St. Paul 0 Oct. 15 . . Norhi . .7 East Stone Gap 0 Oct. 22 . . Norhi ...... l Coeburn . . 0 Oct. 29 . . Norhi . ... .7 Appalachia . . . 18 Nov. 5 . . Norhi . .0 Big Stone Gap 21 Nov. 12. . ... Norhi , 14 Graham 27 Home Games BOYS’ BASKET-BALL SCHEDULE Jan. 6. . . Norhi 15 Wise 9 Jan. 13 . . Norhi 12 Coeburn ... 13 Jan. 17. . . .Norhi. .14 East Stone Gap 22 Jan. 20. . Norhi 21 Big Stone Gap . 26 Jan. 27. . Norhi . 34 Appalachia 17 Ian. 31 . . . Norhi . . 6 Pound . 41 Feb. 3 . . Norhi . 13 St. Paul 19 Feb. 9. . . . . . Norhi 7 Coeburn . 27 Feb. 14. Norhi 14 St. Paul 17 Feb. 17. Norhi . . 13 East Stone Gap 22 Feb. 21 . . . . Norhi . 14 Big Stone Gap 16 Feb. 24 . . . . . . . Norhi . 12 Appalachia . . . 23 March 3-4 . ... Norhi . 12 Big Stone Gap 25 Tournament Game GIRLS’ BASKET-BALL SCHEDULE Jan. 6 . . Norhi ...... .37 Wise .... . .25 Jan. 13 . . . Norhi 34 Coeburn . 23 Jan. 17. . . . . Norhi .38 East Stone Gap 21 Jan. 20 . . . Norhi . . .35 Big Stone Gap . 11 Jan. 27 . . . Norhi 25 Appalachia . . . 14 Jan. 31 . . . Norhi . .25 Pound . . . .33 Feb. 3 . . Norhi 28 St. Paul . 28 Feb. 9 . . Norhi 28 Coeburn . 24 Feb. 14 . . . . . Norhi . 8 St. Paul 19 Feb. 17. . . . . . . Norhi .14 East Stone Gap 22 Feb. 21 . Norhi . .41 Big Stone Gap 5 Feb. 24 ... . Norhi 15 Appalachia . . . . 22 March 3-4— -Wise County Tournament at Appalachia — Norhi, 31; East Stone Gap, 19 Norhi . . 9 Pound 22 30 jb ill 7s[ orton Football Squad Joe Gabriel Manager Robert Vaughn Captain Mr. Harley O. Staggers Coach LETTER MEN Donald Pierce, Left End Charles Dickenson, Quarterback Robert Vaughn, Left Tackle Clayburn Bloomer, Tackle Joe Blevins, Left Guard Antonio Nard, Tacbfe Preston Adams, Center Joe Hunnicutt, Guard i William Beverly, Right Guard Barrett Anderson, Tac le Reece Houchins, Right Tac le William Sneed, Halfbac Edward Tate, Right End Edgar C. Flora, Halfback John J. Cox, Fullback Harold Nickels, Fullback Harold Alvis, Right Halfback Joe Gabriel, Manager Edward Holcomb, Left Halfbac Frances Seidel, Cheer Leader SUBSTITUTES C. J. McColgan, Quarterback Charles Riddle, End Denciel Nosler, End Kenneth Herndon, End Walker B ush, Halfback James Rogers, End Claude Kilgore, Center William Davis, Halfbac i Charles Fischer, Assistant Manager In the spring of 1932 a Trophy Room was furnished by the members of the Monogram Club under the direction of Mr. Harley Staggers. In it have been placed all the banners, cups, and other trophies that have been won by students of Norton High School. This accomplishment has afforded much pleasure. We hope in the future many more trophies will be placed in our Trophy Room. 31 HORHl VS BIS- STONE GrAP NOR HI I ' S e fr STONE. G-AP FIRST TEAM READY TO G-0 OUR- COACHES ed.should beonthe ' e vo CHEER LEADER 32 Boys’ Bas et ' ball Team Mr. Harley O. Staggers, Coach Charles Fischer, Manager LETTER MEN William Davis, Forward Denciel Nosler, Forward E. C. Flora, Forward NON-LETTER MEN Joe Voni Jack Alderson John Cox EDWARD V E. C„ “IN PERSON” Edward — “Boy, but it makes me feel bad to think of our not putting on any kind of a uniform for this school again, doesn’t it you?” E. C. — “It does seem sorta out of place not to be practicing for any athletics.” Ed “Yeah, and just think of the good times we’re goin’ to miss, even though we did have an off season this year.” E. C. — “But, Ed, we didn’t have such a bad season, when you think it over. Why, we didn’t have over a dozen men to start the practice with, then after examinations we lost some of our best players, Cox, Dickenson, and Alderson. I wish Cox had managed not to graduate, don’t you? After that Coach had to work with almost a new team. They surely did improve toward the latter part of the season. You know yourself that they played two or three really creditable games. In the game here with Big Stone, we surely gave them a scare when we had to play two extra periods. Then in the tourna- ment we had a good lead on them in the first half, even if we didn’t win in the end of the game.” Ed — “Well, I guess you ' re right. It hasn’t been such a bad season, and we can’t expect to win every year, of course, as we did in ' 32. Anyway, we played clean “ball,” and made a very good show. My, there should be a good team next year with Dickenson, Alderson, Necessary, Davis, Blevins, and those spirited Midgets coming up. They mi ght win the tournament.” E. C. — “You’re tellin’ me.” Edward Tate, Guard Joe Blevins, Guard Martin Necessary, Center 33 Girls’ Basket-ball Team Miss Louise Coffey, Coach Ethel Munsey, Captain Sarah Dalton, Manager LETTER GIRLS Georgia Smith, Forward; Mary Dickenson, Forward; Virginia Comann, Forward; Virginia Tate, Forward; Rossell MacDonald, Guard; Ethel Munsey, Guard; Rosemary Wood, Guard; Sarah Dalton, Manager. SUBSTITUTES Forwards: Katherine Baker, Elizabeth Roberts, Elizabeth Gilmer. Ruby Starnes. Guards: Florence Ussery, Lois Griffin, Jean MacDonald, Jean Wray, Katherine Nard and Nancy Thompson. During this season we have had the most successful girls ' team our school has had for several years. We started well by winning five straight games, then, like Napoleon, we met our Waterloo, the Pound team, which defeated us by only a few points. Perhaps our most exciting game of the year was the one played with St. Paul, who, at the time we played them, was considered one of the strongest teams of the county. At the half the odds seemed to be against us, the score being 16-7 in their favor, but in the second half our girls redeemed themselves and the score was tied. The rest of the games of the season were more difficult, but our girls “held their own” and ended the season with a record of eight games won, one tied, and five lost. In the Wise County Tournament, by defeating East Stone, the Norhi team entered the semi-finals, having to play their hardest foe, Pound. Although we put up a good fight, we were defeated, 22 to 9. Rosemary Wood and Virginia Comann improved more than any others on the team. Credit is due Virginia for making the goal that tied St. Paul. Rossell MacDonald brought honor to the school by being the only Norton player to make an All-County Basket-ball team. Besides Rossell, we will lose Captain Ethel Munsey, Georgia Smith, and Virginia Comann by graduation, but there are others who will try to take their places next year. The substitutes are due recognition for their perseverance in staying out for practice all the season, even though there was no chance for them to make the team. 34 J [orhi Midget Team John Cox . Coach Jack Ai.derson Captain Emory Provence, Guard Glenn T. Foust, Forward James Tamer, Guard John Ed Pearce, Forward Phillip Porter, Guard Joe Cox, Forward Herbert Petrey, Guard Francis Fek ete, Forward Cambridge Darnley, Guard Fred McCall, Forward Norhi . 10 East Stone 8 Norhi. .15 Coeburn . 14 Norhi .10 Coeburn . . .... 9 Norhi 15 East Stone 22 Norhi . 22 Appalachia 19 Norhi . . . . .24 Appalachia 14 The “Midgets” have had a successful season, having lost only one game. They have been faithful in practice and have responded to good training. The experience which these boys have had this year should prove valuable to them in the next two or three years, when they compete for positions on the regular high school teams and strive to be Letter Men. They should make a championship team for Norton High School. “Facts speak plainer than words.” 35 MAX QUEEN OF m SALUTATORIAN VALEDICTORIAN HOME ECONOMICS MASCOT FI RST CHILDREN OF ALUMNI TO GRADUATE VOTED MOST BEAUTIFUL IRL IN HI H SCHOOL MR-vf. f. comanHjIM w. h teams, mo tfORHIS FIRST GRAOUATB MRS.H ' H.JEA k ' INS,l?l2 Ve started together 36 Home Economics Commercial Glee Club French Circle Dramatic Club Literary Library Staff Alumni 37 Chase Katherine Baker Leola Yeary Clementine Ballou Louise Ball Marjorie Ball Blanch Whitaker Ruth Upchurch Kathleen Stewart Margaret Johnson Keta Still Jean Bolling Marguerite Kimberling Margaret Seay Lois Griffin Ethel Munsey Bertha Begley Mildred McColgan Esther Lee Petrey Going Woodhouse Club Ella Gordon Rowe Juanita Kimberling Ollie Necessary Katherine Fawbush Flo Gillenwater Mary Dickenson Grace Burton Mary Voni Myrtle Phipps Alma Stallard Edna Harrell Edith Wells Helen Gibson Rosa Dosa Frances Seidel Louise Wood Marguerite Houchins Thelma Horne MRS. CHASE GOING WOODHOUSE, Sponsor Motto: “ Cleanliness is next to Godliness.” Colors: Pin and Green. Flower: Apple Blossom. Peggy Louise Huneycutt, Mascot Miss Sallie Helen Combs, Adviser Ella Gordon Rowe, President Mildred McColgan, Vice-President Myrtle Phipps, Secretary Helen Gidson, Treasurer Margaret Seay, Program Chairman 38 Commercial Class Miss Margaret Cundiff Instructor Katherine Baker Reece Houchins Beatrice Bentley Mildred McColgan Sarah Burton Jean Moore Walker Bush Ethel Munsey Louise Collier Antonio Nard Frances Comann Iris Nickels Minnie Comann Louis Peery Virginia Comann Myrtle Phipps Rosa Dosa Annette Roberts Glenn T. Foust, Jr. Elizabeth Roberts George Gillenwater Ella Gordon Rowe Alice Rachel Harrison Margaret Seay Kenneth Herndon Frances Seidel Harold Hoback Georgia Smith Thelma Horne Fred Tamer Marguerite Houchins Ray Upchurch In the fall of 1931, a new course was introduced to the Juniors and Seniors of Norton High School. This was the Commercial Course consisting of typing and shorthand. Last year twenty-nine Juniors and Seniors took advantage of this privilege and this year thirty. The class is gradually growing and we hope it will be instrumental in the success of these students in their future life. 39 Glee Club Miss Louise Coffey Director Frances Jenkins . Pianist Mary Helen Banner Delina Voni Marguerite Kimberling Joyce Buchanan Margaret Seay Virginia Comann Annette Roberts Juanita Kimberling Sarah Burton Barrett Anderson Ruby Starnes Joe Gabriel Anne Comann Reece Houchins Edna Harrell Kenneth Herndon Mildred McColgan Jim Rogers Billie Sergent Herbert Petrey Henrietta Witt Frank Nard Georgia Smith Joe Voni Sarah Dalton E. C. Flora Rossell MacDonald Don McAfee Jean MacDonald Edward Tate It was with much pleasure that we learned of Miss Coffey’s plan to organize a Glee Club this year, as we had not had this organization since 1930. The 1932-33 Club has the distinction of being the first Glee Club to have boys for members as well as girls. 40 o Le C ercle Francaise La Fleur: La Pensee Les Couleurs: Pourpre et Jaune Devise: “Pas a pas on va loin. Mme. George C. Thornton, Directrice Francoise Jenkins, Vice-Pres. Rose Marie du Bois, Presidente Pauline Roi, Secretaire LES MEMBRES Mlle. Rose Marie du Bois Mlle. Elisabeth Gilmer Mlle. Francoise Jenkins Mlle. Marie Jeanne Litton DU CERCLE Mlle. Jeanne Moore Mlle. Pauline Roi Mlle. Virginie Tate Mlle. Jeannette Wray Le Cercle Francais etait forme cette annee par un groupe de jeunes files qui etudient le francais depuis quelques mois et qui ont envie de visiter la France. Pour se preparer a faire cette visite, on a fait un voyage imaginaire. Nous nous sommes embarquees dans le grand paquebot “Paris. Pendant la tra ' versee nous avons appris beaucoup de mots et de phrases qu’on emploie en voyageant. Nous avons toujours parle francais, parce qu’on apprend a parler en parlant. En France nous avons visite les plus grands monuments historiques et au meme temps nous avons appris beaucoup d’histoire et de geographic. Ce beau voyage etait termine par un sejour d’une semaine a Paris ou nous avons fait de belles excursions, nous avons couru les magasins et nous avons vu jouer une comedie de Moliere. Tout le monde s’est bien amuse et on a trouve les Francais tres aimables et gen tils. Vive la France! 41 Dramatic Club Frances Jenkins . President Louise Wood . . . Vice-President Pauline King Secretary Mrs. W. B. Anderson Sponsor MEMBERS Roy Allen Edgar C. Flora Henrietta O’Neill Katherine Baker George Gillenwater Louis Peery Bertha Begley Alice R. Harrison Myrtle Phipps Beatrice Bentley Kenneth Herndon Annette Roberts Earle Brown Thelma Horne Ella Gordon Rowe Walker Bush Marguerite Houchins Margaret Seay Louise Collier Frances Jenkins Frances Seidel Virginia Comann Pauline King Georgia Smith John Cox Rossell MacDonald Fred Tamer William Culbertson Mildred McColgan Edward Tate Sarah Dalton Ethel Munsey Ray Upchurch Rosa Dosa Antonio Nard Joe Voni Charles Fischer Harold Nickels Mary Voni Virginia Fischer Iris Nickels Louise Wood For several years the Dramatic Club has been organized by every Senior Class under the direction of Mrs. W. B. Anderson. It meets one night out of each month at the home of one of the members. At almost all of the meetings a dramatic performance of some kind is presented, either in the form of a one-act play, or a selection of scenes from longer plays. This year the chief presentations have been scenes from Shakespearian plays. Besides the dramatic value afforded by this Club, there is also a social value in the regular opportunity for the Seniors’ getting together and becoming better acquainted outside of school life. Literary Contest Winners For the past three years the high school students have engaged in local contests, consisting of Spelling, Reading, Public-Speaking, Debating, and Essay Writing. The prizes for the winners are given by the “Richmond Times Dispatch.” The winners have been: SPELLING READING 1930-31- Jane Gilmer 1930-31 — Katherine Baker, Joe Voni 1931-32- Iris Nickels 1931-32 — Florence Ussery, Edgar C. Flora PUBLIC SPEAKING DEBATING 1930-31 — Sarah Burton, Joe Gillenwater 1930-31- -Rossell MacDonald, Joe Voni 1931-32 — Sarah Lee Dills, Jefferson Cox 1931-32- -Louise Collier, Sarah Burton ESSAY WRITING 1931-32 — Rossell MacDonald 42 Fables on Our Library MINUTES OF THE FIRST CONFERENCE OF THE BOOKS In the fall of 1932, the books in our library held a conference. The meeting had been called by the Bust of Shakespeare, who seems to consider running the library his chief affair. Many complaints were raised, the chief one being made by the Fiction Books. They said, “We have many friends who like to read us but they must tear out a page or mark on us every time and they never think about repairing us. Very soon they won’t be able to read us, we shall be so torn.” The bust of Shakespeare replied, “Let us ask that the money the Seniors made from the play, ‘As You Like It, be donated for your repairs and to buy new books to keep you company.” “It is a great art to do the right thing at the right season.” MINUTES OF THE SECOND CONFERENCE OF THE BOOKS In the spring of 1933, the bust of Shakespeare called another meeting of the books in our library. “Friends,” said he, “never has anyone responded to a call better than the Seniors answered ours. They have done all we asked them to do and more. They used their proceeds from ‘As You Like It’ for repair material and, when they found this was not enough, they sold seeds to raise more money. Not only did they help us, but they re ' paired our neighbors in the ‘Barn,’ as well. They also used part of their proceeds from my play to add sixty new members to our group. All this was done before Christmas vacation. “This spring, they have sold some of our undesirable companions and used this money and fines to add sixty more new friends. Besides these, individual pupils have donated books from their private libraries. “Aside from these things, they have improved the appearance of our home by clean ' ing it thoroughly and replacing glass in the doors. They even checked to see that all of us were here, and then renumbered us. “Can you think of anything else we need?” There was no answer to this question, so the meeting was adjourned. Minnie Comann Joe Voni Louise Collier Katherine Baker Antonio Nard Nancy McCall DONORS OF BOOKS Georgia Smith Mrs. Thweatt Louis Peery Walker Bush Fred Tamer Pauline King Rossell MacDonald William Culbertson Barrett Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith CHIEF REPAIRERS Charles Dickenson Edward Tate William Culbertson LIBRARY TREASURERS Charles Fischer Harold Nickels 43 The “Tendrils” Staff Catechism Question 1. — What is Tendrils? Answer: — It is an annual publication undertaken as a project of the Senior English Class of Norton High School. Question 2: — What is the chief purpose of Tendrils? Answer: — The chief purpose of Tendrils is to keep important records and pictures connected with our school life. Question 3: — Who was the Editor-in-chief of Tendrils this year? Answer: — William Culbertson. Question 4: — Who was the Associate Editor? Answer: — Frances Jenkins. Question 5: — Who was the Literary Editor? Answer: — Sarah Dalton. Question 6: — Who were the Business Managers? Answer: — John Cox, Louise Collier, E. C. Flora, and Rossell MacDonald. Question 7 : — Who was the Art Editor? Answer : — Pauline King. Question 8: — Who prepared the Senior Section? Answer: — Mildred McColgan, Mary Voni, and Frances Seidel. Question 9 — Who prepared the Athletic Section? Answer: — Edward Tate, Virginia Comann, E.C. Flora, Georgia Smith, Sarah Dalton, George Gillen water, and John Cox. Question 10: — Who arranged the Advertising Section? Answer: — Annette Roberts and Walker Bush. Question 11: — Who typed the copy and prepared it for the publishers? Answer: — Beatrice Bentley, Louise Collier, Annette Roberts, Sarah Dalton, George Gillenwater, Ella Gordon Rowe, Frances Seidel, and Katherine Baker. Question 12: — Who planned the picture pages? Answer: — Georgia Smith, Rossell MacDonald, Ethel Munsey, and Beatrice Bentley. Question 13: — Who wrote the Class Song? Answer: — Ethel Munsey. Question 14: — Who are responsible for the page of “Quips and Cranks!” Answer: — Marguerite Houchins, Rosa Dosa, Joseph Voni, Louis Peery, Antonio Nard, Beatrice Bentley, Margaret Seay, and Georgia Smith. Question 15: — Who is responsible for the handwriting at the top of the “Acknowledg- ment” page? Answer: — Ella Gordon Rowe. Question 16: — Who chose the epitaphs for the Seniors? Answer: — Pauline King, Frances Jenkins, William Culbertson, Rossell MacDonald, and Sarah Dalton. Question 17: — Who were editors for the Junior Section? Answer: — Mary Helen Banner and Juanita Zeigler. Question 18: — Who were editors for the Sophomore Section? Answer: — John Ed. Pearce, Rosemary Wood, Edwin Osier, and Elizabeth Gilmer. Question 19: — Who was editor for the Freshman Section? Answer: — Ruth Maggard. Question 20: — Who is responsible for the large number of snapshots? Answer: — Our official photographer was Mr. Burton. Photography is his avocation. Question 21 : — Have all members of the Senior Class done something towards the pro- duction of this book? Answer: — Every member of the class has had some part. Of course, some have done much more than others. It is almost impossible to give credit for everything done. Question 22: — Who was the Faculty Adviser for Tendrils? Answer: — Miss Lennie Blankenship. Question 23 : — How did we pay for our Annual? Answer: — We paid for it with money received from subscriptions, advertisements, and representation. Question 24: — Is our Annual self-supporting? Answer: It is. Question 25 : — Is it not unusual for an Annual to be self-supporting? Answer: — So far as we can learn, it is unusual. Most high schools raise part of the money by plays, candy sales, etc. Question 26 : — Then how do we account for our accomplishment? Answer: — Our school is in a town in which the people are accustomed to back the activ- ities of the school, and one of our policies has always been to make each activity pay for itself, or els e abandon it. 44 Alumni J otes Note: The names and addresses of all other alumni of Norton High School can be found in Tendrils, 1930, 1931, and 1932. THE CLASS OF 1932 Agee, John Wesley, at home, Norton, Virginia. Baker, Ceylon, student at Radford State Teachers’ College. Billings, Eugene, at home, Norton. Buchanan, Jewell Stuart, at home, Norton. Bush, Elizabeth Carolyn, student at Tusculum College. Collier, John Hally, student at V. P. I. Cox, Jefferson C., at home, Norton, Virginia. Davis, Emily, student at Fredericksburg State Teachers’ College. Dills, Sarah Lee, at home, Norton, Virginia. Fancher, Gerald, at home, Norton, Virginia. Fawbush, Andrew Tyler, at home, Dorchester, Virginia. Fekete, Robert Frederick, student at Emory and Henry College. Fuller, Helen Elizabeth, at home. West Norton. Gardner, Margaret Lea, at home, Norton. Gillenwater, Joe Barron, at home, Norton. Horne, Erma Irene, student at Marion Junior College. McLemore, Cecil Spears, at home, Norton. Renfro, Elizabeth Carmen, student at Farmville State Teachers’ College. Rogers, Frederick A., at home, Norton. Salyers, Clyde, at home, West Norton. Shanks, Ralph, United States Army. Short, Laura Ellen, student at Radford State Teachers’ College. Snodgrass, Lois Beverly, student at Emory and Henry College. Stallard, Clifford, at home, Dorchester, Virginia. Tamer, Rosalind, at home, Norton. Thompson, Rance, at home, Norton. Vandeventer, Grace, student at Knoxville Business College. Wells, Arnold Edward, at home, Dorchester. Zeigler, Samuel Morgan, student at Emory and Henry College. A comment from the first graduate of Norton High School: “TwentyTve years have opened opportunities, undreamed, in our Norton School — from a country school house to an institution of first rank — then, a personal effort; now, an education is a foundation and first necessity in the rank of progress. May it always be first!” — W. Fink Comann, 1908. In the Class of 1933 are found two graduates who are the children of Norton High School Alumni, the first children of Alumni to graduate: Virginia Comann, the daughter of Mr. W. Fink Comann, of the Class of 1908; and Frances Jenkins, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jenkins, of the Classes of 1910 and 1912, respectively. 45 Some of Our “Quips and Cr an s” WHY? A tiller, a toiler, A ten o ' clock scholar, Why can’t we have one here? They used to study every night. But, now, it’s twice a year. (For examinations.) A ting, a ling, A tardy bell ring; Why does it ring so soon? I used to get to school on time, But, now, it’s another tune. A spring day, a winter day, A pretty day in May; Why can’t they wait till June? Our boys don ' t like to come to school On Friday afternoon. WHY SENIORS GET GRAY Shock caused by the reading of their report cards. Fear of night study. Financing an Annual. Fear of studying too hard. The long waits for the ringing of bells, especially the four o’clock bells. Cramming for examinations. Everett (in the Library) — “I want to get a good football story.” Charles — “Take ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame ' .” TRITE UNPROVED SAYINGS OF 1932-33 Prosperity is just around the corner.” “Happy days are here again. “Nothing is impossible. “I ' ll pay you when the bank opens. “I ' ll gladly pay you Tuesday. ‘Leave it to me.” HISTORICAL REVELATIONS (First discovered by the pupils of Norton High School) Loyola was a sculptor who wrote the “Mona Lisa. Hugh Capet is a document gotten from King John. Islam is the trip between Mecca and Medina. The Hegira is the book of the Arabs. The Reformation was a period in which there was a great deal of prison reform. Columbus discovered both Poles. Eden was the first woman. A later report on the Reformation states that it was the Reconstruction Period following the Renaissance. WHY NOT? Miss B. — “Robert, what is the plural of ‘ox’?” Robert — “O-x-e-n.” Miss B. — “C. J., what is the plural of ‘fox’?” C. J. — “F-o-x-e-n. OUR EXCUSES If you do not think our book is as good as it should be, blame it on the following: 1. — The Depression — Of course, we could not do our best work when we were so “depressed.” 2. — The Bank Holiday — We never work on holidays. 3. — Jig-Saw Puzzles — It takes ' many hours to finish some of them. 4. — A Change of Presidents — “It is not wise to swap horses when crossing a stream. 5. — The Influenza Epidemic — “The Seniors catch everything going around. 6. — Friday Afternoons Off — On several Friday afternoons during the past year the teachers met to work on the Curriculum Revision Program; therefore, we were “off. 7- — The “Talkies” — They change four times a week. 46 “To market, To Market,” To buy all you need, Back again, back again, Your family to feed. Where to go, where to go, To those we advertise; ’Tis right! ’Tis right! If you would be wise. 47 PETREY’S Modern Shoe Shop Better Shoe Repairing Fifteen years in Thorton B. W. HASTY CO. Phone 288 First National Bank Building Appalachia, Virginia Soles Sewed on Any Shoe “Ton ' ll li e the good wor we li e to do. Compliments of Home Hardware Norton Motor Sales, Inc. Chevrolet Sales and Service for Economical Transportation Radiators Repaired and Re-cored Bodies Rebuilt and Painted Phone 165 48 TODAY YOU WILL ENJOY YOUR SCREEN ENTERTAINMENT at the BOLLING THEATRE Because of — THE PLEASANT SURROUNDINGS . . THE EXCELLENT SOUND THE COMFORTABLE SEATS .... THE MODERN VENTILATION SYSTEM THE LOW ADMISSION PRICES . . . THE EXCELLENT PICTURES FROM THE OUTSTANDING PRODUCERS; DAY IN AND DAY OUT, THE YEAR AROUND, ENTERTAINMENT THAT NEVER DISAPPOINTS DOORS OPEN DAILY 3 p. m. and 7 p. m. Prices — 10 25 Cents Virginia Avenue MAKE Store The Ladies Shoppe Phone 408 Your Headquarters ££ Wait for your friends Buy your stamps I appreciate the school trade of Mail your letters the past and will in Use our telephone the future. or Use us in any way that will be of service to you. MC Many thanks The Ladies Shoppe E. E. GILLENWATER Norton, Virginia 49 Wise Couiii} Public Library Wise, Virginia Compliments of Goodwin Brokerage Company “Pete Goodwin” Compliments of A FRIEND A Wholesale Merchandise Bro ers Phone 278 Norton, Va. Sinclair Refining Company Refiners of Petroleum C. F. ALDERSON Local Agent 3K NORTON, VIRGINIA P. O. Box 529 Phone 334 50 NORTON LUMBER SUPPLY CO. All Kinds of Building Material When you settle “That Question” let us help you plan the home. Phone 244 Compliments of C . B . NEEL When your home coo ing doesn ' t appeal to you TRY TAMER’S CAFE Where every meal is a pleasant memory. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT 51 Compliments of FRED H. KING The First National Bank ROBERTS COAL COMPANY Norton, Virginia Appalachia, Virginia High-grade Domestic Coal The Ban of Friendly Service “We weigh our coal and sell at reasonable prices Phone — Office 84 Residence 441 -J 52 Flowers for Every Occasion NORTON FLORAL COMPANY Norton, Virginia Mrs. J. E. Horsman Phone 280 Night and Day Service A F. SNODGRASS President and General Manager O. C. GIBSON Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer NORTON FEED COMPANY, Inc. Wholesale Grocers Phone 64 NORTON, VIRGINIA The Gardner Barber Shop %L “We cater to those who demand good barbers” 53 Norton Grocery Company Wholesale Grocers Norton, Virginia Compliments of Martin-Peery Pharmacy Compliments of Liberty Cafe Finest in Quality Southwest Virginia Food Deliciously Good Barbecued Sandwiches at Frank’s Restaurant One door west Home Hardware Meals 35c or A la Carte Service 54 City Palace Barber Shop W. A. OWENS, Proprietor R- O. KILGORE, Manager “W here Service and Sanitation Are Guaranteed ” Phone 590 736 Park Avenue Norton, Virginia M. D. Collier Furniture Corporation Style — Design — Quality Appalachia, Virginia syt “Over Quarter Century Dependable Home Furnishing ” Compliments of Fleming Land Corporation 55 NORTON LAUNDRY NORTON, VIRGINIA Launderers, Dry Cleaners and Dyers Phone 317 PHOTOGRAPHS LIVE FOREVER when made at JENKINS’ STUDIO Big Stone Gap, Virginia Member Photographers’ Association of America The Photographic Wor in this Annual was made by us Norton Insurance Agency Incorporated The Leading Insurance Agency In Thorton Solicits your business Southwest Drug Company We fill any doctor ' s prescriptions except whis ey prescriptions CALL US FOR SERVICE Phone 264 Whitman’s Candies Eastman Koda s 56 HOLLAND LUMBER COMPANY NORTON, VIRGINIA Phone 361 D. CURY Dealer in Dry Goods, potions. Clothing Compliments Shoes and Ladies ' Ready ' to ' W ear A FRIEND rx 7S We want your trade, and will try to serve you well NORTON, VIRGINIA NORTON HARDWARE COMPANY Wholesale Mine and Mill Lime , Cement, Doors Supplies and Sash Hardware, Stoves, Tinware 57 Two Assets the World Welcomes A DIPLOMA from old Norhi denotes knowledge and ability. And a SAVINGS ACCOUNT in the First National symbolizes an undeniable ambition to forge ahead. In the eyes of the world, the young man possessing both comes well equipped to accept the opportunity it offers. First National Bank NORTON, VIRGINIA 58 Compliments of NATIONAL CASKET COMPANY, Inc. Louisville, Kentucky Fine Funeral Furnishings National Caskets are sold only through funeral directors — men who believe in supplying merchandise of known high quality and who maintain high standards of service. National Caskets are sold in Norton by FRED H. KING COMPANY Compliments of J. P. ADAMS, Sr. Compliments of FRAZIER BROTHERS 59 Quality Above All Her ff- Jones Company Designers and Manufacturers of High School and College Jewelry and Commencement Invitations Compliments Stone Mountain Bottling Co., Inc. Phone 22 Norton, Virginia New Sanitary Barber Shop The Barber Shop ' TalI{ of the Town For Sanitary Barber Service Visit Kilgore Barber Shop 60 Virginia Wholesale A. y P. TEA CO. Company, Inc. Appalachia, Virginia “ Where Economy Rules Headquarters for Groceries Canned Goods, Flour, Feed, Meal Fresh Meats and Groceries Hay and Gram MC 542 Park Avenue Best in all lines Prompt Service Wholesale Only D. C. FIELDS, Manager Instructions on Band Instruments by J. E. SHORT Compliments of Two lessons weekly “Hod” Collier Rates, $2.50 per month Compliments of Norton Service Station 61 COHEN’S DEPARTMENT STORE The Quality Store Dependable Merchandise Phone 555 Norton, Virginia Compliments of Sanitary Baking Company THE LARGE MUSIC COMPANY Appalachia, Virginia “For anything in the Music line — see us BELIEVE IT OR NOT,” “ONCE UPON A TIME” We really saw: The Little Red Hen — for our Sunday dinner. “The Sleeping Beauty” — Edward T ate (in school). “The Three Bears” — the Juniors, the Sophomores, and the Freshmen. “Smiling Girls and Rosy Boys” — the Seniors on Class Night. The Boy Who Wanted to Play Always” — several Seniors whose names w r e won’t mention. “The Mirror” — on almost every girl’s desk in Norton High School. Little Sunshine — on our occasional holidays. “The Living Alarm Clock” — each mother who awakes us in the early morning when we would like to sleep. “The Swiss Wood Carver” — the pupil who likes to carve on his desk. “The Golden Fleece — the diploma awarded to each Senior w ' ho passes all of his or her examinations. 62 ANNUAL EXPERTS The art of book making as developed in the 20th century requires the high ' est degree of skill. It demands artistic handling of type faces, many of which have a classic beauty in themselves. High grade presswork, which necessb tates hours of tedious make ready to bring out the contrast of light and shadow found in every engraving. And last, but not least, the bookbind ' ing — the art preservative that cares for your book for years to come. Yes, we do all these things, and many more and our journeymen take pride in pro ' ducing books, especially College An ' nuals, of which all of us are proud. The King Printing Co. 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