Onancock High School - Trident / Beacon Yearbook (Onancock, VA)

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SCUGS VE LOVE n.e O. H. S. RQUSER Oh, the Onancock High School has come thru’ In teaching what to know and what to do. For it is ever as in days of yore The best school on the Eastern Shore; the Eastern Shore. All honor and glory to the O. H. S., There’s nothing coming to you but success. For the Onancock High School’s got the pep. Yes, you bet - O. H. S. VICTORY SONG Cheer, cheer for O. H. S., Wake up the echoes cheering your Send a volley cheer on high Shake down the thunder from the What though the odds be great oi O. H. S. will win over all. While our loyal sons are marching Onward to victory.

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY As we approach the close of our high school days, we like to let our memory drift backward and recall the many activities in which we have participated. We remember the many dances, parties, and plays we had fun giving and the many scrapes we had fun getting out of. Let’s go back to that September when we entered high school as the Freshman class of 1950. Our homeroom teacher for that first year was Mrs. Marie Pennewell. We elected class officers for the first time and they were as follows: President, Bettye Pennewell; Vice-President, Linda Brittingham; Secretary and Treasurer, Mary Jane Wood. We were sorry to lose Dotty Custis, Norma Custis, Nora Robbins, NanCy Scott, Rose Mitchell, and Frank Taptman to marriage and other schools. For the first time some of our boys and girls were eligible to attend the Basketball, Football, and Family Ball, and they were thoroughly enjoyed. We settled down to master the new, unfamiliar subjects such as Latin and algebra. We gave bakes that year to raise money for our class treasury and ended the year with a hayride at Sand Hills. We entered our Sophomore year feeling a little more confident. Our class was di¬ vided this year with some having Mrs. Marie Pennewell as homeroom teacher and some having Mr. Anthony Judy. We elected officers and they were: President, Parker Belote; Vice-President, BenG. Nicolls; Secretary, Mary Jane Wood; Treasurer, Barbara Ed¬ wards. We were sorry to lose Bettie Sue Scott, but glad to gain Allen Gibbons and Wayne Parker. This year we exercised many money-making projects and these were high¬ lighted by a Christmas dance at the Onley Community Hall. More members of our class attended the Ball this year and more letters and bars were awarded. Our Junior year! Where had the years gone? Again we had Mrs. Marie Pennewell for our homeroom teacher and there was the responsibility of putting fluorescent lights in our room and painting it. This was to be our gift to the school and we have enjoyed it as others will in years to come. We elected officers and they were: President, H. B. East; Vice-President, Bettye Pennewell; Secretary, Donald Meadows; Treasurer, Mary Jane Wood. We were happy to have Barry Dorsch as a new member of our class, but sad to lose BenG. Nicolls to R. M. A. There was the thrill of ordering class rings and a trip to Washington to see President Eisenhower inaugurated. Our class then started the popu¬ lar Soc Hops by giving two in close succession. The Class rings came about t4ie week before our initial production “No Boys Allowed’’ vhich was a smash hit. The Ball was again enjoyed by everyone and before we knew it, it was the week before the Prom and we had a million things to do. Getting ready for it was a lot of work but our inspired Hawaiian motif made it a lot of fun also, and when we saw the results of our work, everyone agreed it was well worth it. The big night came at last and everyone had a marvelous time danc¬ ing to music furnished by the Aristocrats. At the end of this year, our class sang at the Senior’s Baccalaureate sermon. September, 1953, found us proud and dignified Seniors. Departing from our midst this year were Bruce Edwards, Donald Meadow's, Doris Scott, and Frances Young. We were happy to add Edith Simmons and Bobby Budd to our class and also to have BenG. Nicolls back with us. Mrs. Marie Pennewell had moved up with us and we elected offi¬ cers for the last time. They were: President, BenG. Nicolls; Vice-President, Billy Pennewell; Secretary, Edith Simmons; Treasurer, Mary Jane Wood. Our play had to be presented before Christmas and “Just Ducky’’ was another huge success. Then it was time for the Ball again and this year it was bigger and better than ever. Soon after the Ball, we ordered our name cards, thank you notes, and invitations. By now, the Annual was well under way and it was nearly Prom time again. The Juniors really outdid them¬ selves on this. We had begun to think about college and already applications had been sent to V.P.I., Mary Washington, Western Maryland, Hollins, Westhampton, William and Mary, and many others. Our caps and gowns were ordered with an eye toward Baccalaureate and Graduation exercises. Class night with its laughter and tears made us realize that our high school days were really coming to a close. We look back at the years at OHS as the most carefree and memorable of our life. Whether we continu ur education or whether we remain at home, we will always have a place in our memory for the days spent at Onancock High School. Linda Brittingham