Oak Hill High School - Oak Leaf Yearbook (Virgilina, VA)

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Class Prophecy I had the most wonderful dream the other night. It was painted so vividly and picturesquely that it was like a picture book. The incidents were so inter- esting that I decided to write them so I would remember them always. Gerald Rene was seated ata piano in the largest symphony orchestra in New York. With her ability to make the prettiest music in the world, what could sne be but the best of pianists? I saw Thomas, Pete to his friends, standing in front of a large building. He was, as we know, handy with destructive tools such as: tacks, beanshooters and spitballs. Well, you guessed it! He is the owner of the Acme Destructive Company, largest of its kind on earth. Lila and P. J. were strolling along on a shopping trip. They were buying some baby clothes, but--for whom, I wonder? On the outskirts of town, I saw Jennie pushing a baby carriage. I would almost declare that the little baby looked a lot like Mutt. Then I saw a man dressed in brown. Poor Otis is in the Army. Wonder if he is ever on K.P.? Well, he will be running that place in no time. The most sparkling ray of sunshine caught my eye, and I wondered where it could be coming from. I soon found the answer. Nell and Bradsher were on their honeymoon in Florida. While my dreams were in Florida, I saw another couple. Who could it be but Rose and John sailing their yacht in the warm waters of Florida. In my dream I saw an office. Gladys was seated at a typewriter. It made me dizzy watching her fingers fly over the keys. She must have been typing ninety miles an hou--OH! I mean ninety words a minute. The vision of a church came to me and a couple ran out of it while a crowd showered them with rice. I know Mavis will make Dickie a good wife. Now I know why Virginia has been exercising her muscles. She has become a nurse but I don't think she will have to hold her patients on the bed. Wilma Oliver was our best basketball player. But now that she is Mrs. Cifers, she will probably be managing her own six. The next picture that came to me was a stage and Wilma Jones was acting the leading role in one of Broadway's outstanding plays. I thought I recognized the scent of tobacco smoke as the sight of Cl' wrestling ring came to me. Wilma Lee was matched against the world's number one contender. She should win because she could certainly fight in class. Alease with her friendliness and fine voice has become the best singer in the U.S. She ranks high in front of Patti Page. The picture of a magazine came to my eyes and whose picture would be on it but CaroI's? She has become the leading model in Hollywood. I believe the fact that she is always showing-off her dimples got her the iob. Well, Wallace has done it again. He stumbled over that largest diamond mine in Africa and became owner. But, on the sideline, he writes a comic strip for the newspaper. I hear that a certain model and he are seeing a lot of each other. I had already guessed what Merle would become. She has become a professional Iaugher. Merle laughs in all forms and fashions from morn till night for some sad-sack with a million dollars. A flash in the sky caught my eye as Bobby came zooming over in a new, fast jet plane. I heard he asked, When are they going to get something that will fly fast? Well, I expect you all are anxious to find what the future holds for me. I wouldn't mind sharing Bobby's adventure if I thought I could keep my stomach. - Howard Th reatt

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Class History ln early September 1941, we, the 1953 graduates, began our long iourney through school. There were approximately forty-five pale-faced students under the leadership of Mrs. Kate Burch. This year was filled with new experiences for all of us. During our second year of school, we were guided by Miss Persaline O'Brian, a child-loving teacher. This year, we learned the purpose of school and began to like it. Our third year of school was filled with much happiness under the direction of Miss Helen Morgan. It was in this year that we had grown out of our baby ways and really settled down to school. This year Mavis Culbreth joined us. During our fourth year, Mrs. John Roy Williams was our teacher. We lost several students, yet made this loss up with new faces. The fifth year of school really seemed great for us. We were under the leadership of Miss Lucille Howell. This year, we gained Wallace Cottrell and Bobby Vaughan. During the sixtth grade Mrs. Guy Whitehurst taught us the first semester and Mrs. Robert Bumpass the last half. Mrs. Raymond Lowery was our teacher during our seventh year. This year, we went to Raleigh to attend all the places of interest. Nell Howard, Lila Frazier and Wilma Oliver ioined us the last semester of the year. During the eighth year of school, Mrs. John Woods taught us. We were really looking forward to the next year because we would at last be in high school. Alease Sprinkle joined us this year. Finally, we reached the point of high school, in which we were Freshmen. Our home room teacher this year was Mrs. Stover Long. Howard Threatt received a hearty welcome when he ioined the class. The next year we were given the name Sophomores, which was a great honor. Mrs. Arthur Ray Currin was our home room teacher this year. There were clubs, athletics and other activities in which we could participate. This year we lost three students--Rena Hart, Janice Wood and Leo Compton. When we reached the eleventh grade, we were very conceited because we were Juniors. We had a lot of excitement this year, including the Junior-Senior Banquet and the Junior Play, No Bride for the Groom. Miss Peggy Lipscomb was our advisor this year. Our Senior year, which we had expected so long to be the happiest, was filled with tragedy. On November 19, 1952, a tornado destroyed our buildings. This was a great shock to everyone. The Oak Hill students were transported to Stovall High School until repairs were made. Our principal was stricken with a heart attack and died, which brought sorrow to everyone. Mr. L. C. Adcock took the principal's seat to advise and direct us. Our beloved teacher, Mrs. Lou Pitts Watkins, stood by us through all our struggles and sorrows. Now, our great moment has come, the day of graduation, which we shall never forget. We, the Senior Class of 1953, appreciate the guidance of the principals, directors, and the school board for the kindness and helpfulness which we received while in dear old Oak Hill High. Historian, Gladys Hart

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Last Will and Testament We, the senior class of I953, as we near the end of our pleasant days of friendship and training at Oak Hill, do hereby make our LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT, leaving our various accumulations which we have acquired through the years. To Mr. Adcock, to Mrs. Watkins and to the other faculty members, we leave our deep and sincere thanks for their most willing efforts and undivided interest. To our parents and friends, who have been so faithful, we leave the greatest of all, our love and devotion. And to you, OAK HILL, goes our loyalty and the gratitude for our training from the carefree thoughtlessness of our freshman year to the more appreciative attitude of today. To the incoming freshman class, we leave all our self-assurance, patience, and a broad and deep outlook on life. To you, sophomores, we leave our courage and studious qualities. To the junior class which will take our place, we leave our cherished dignity, our ambitions, our personality, and our poise, for you will sorely need all these and many more qualities. ROSE BLACKWELL leaves her dignity to MARGUERITE ELLIOTT. MAVIS CULBRETH leaves her good looks to BARBARA ANN YARBOUGH. WILMA LEE BLACKWELL leaves her big mouth to ELLEN WOODLIEF. GERALD RENE HITE leaves her ability to flirt with boys to LUCY BLACKWELL. MERLE ROYSTER leaves her silly ways to POLLY CLARK. LILA FRAZIER leaves her old maid ways to CELIA PERKINS. BILLY THOMAS leaves his ability to be silly to WILLIAM MELTON. JENNY OVERTON AVERETT leaves her giggles to ELAINE SPRINKLE. HOWARD THREATT leaves his easy-going ways to CLYDE MANGUM. BOBBY VAUGHAN leaves his sly ways to CECIL TALLEY. CAROL WINSTON leaves her headaches and ability to laugh to MILDRED ROYSTER. THOMAS WOOD leaves his wisecracks and ability to be a professor to BOBBY TALLEY. WILMA JONES leaves her height to CHESTER VAUGHAN. WALLACE COTTRELL leaves his good looks to GRAHAM ELLISON. GLADYS HART leaves her quiet ways to CAROLYN KNIGHT. VIRGINIA CRUTE leaves her studious qualities to LEOLA WILLIAMS. WILMA OLIVER CIFERS leaves her ability to play basketball to NELL CIFERS. OTIS ELLIOTT leaves his quiet ways to EDWARD ADCOCK. ALEASE SPRINKLE leaves her ability to sing to ALEX WINSTON. NELL HOWARD leaves her loud ways to BETTY JEAN ATKINS.