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

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V TliG Trial of Time SCV - RADIO Ladies and gentlemen this is your courtroom reporter in the press box of the Court of Jus¬ tice bringing you the trial of the year. This trial which you are about to hear will make history, for it is the first time a trial has been conducted in this manner -- the lawyer for the defendants and the District Attorney have agreed to one and the same question. The jury has entered and the clerk is about to speak; the trial is beginning: “Arise, the honorable Judge Truth.” The Judge takes his seat and raises his gavel. “Court come to order. The Court of Justice is now in session this the fifth day of June, nine¬ teen hundred and fifty-nine, to hear the case of twenty-nine ex-Seniors of Onancock High School, in an effort to obtain a verdict from their past four years of school to determine their future. Af¬ ter consultation with both the lawyer and the D. A. I have agreed to their method of examination of the witnesses. Call the first witness.” Clerk: “The Court calls Mr. Freshman Year to the stand.” “Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God?” “I do.” D.A.: “Tell the Court about the year 1956-57.” “Well, your Honor, my year began with forty-one bright-eyed, bewildered green horns seek¬ ing the teaching that would lay a firm foundation for the future. Under the direction of their home¬ room teacher, Mrs. Mary Wood, officers were elected: President, Bill Evans; Vice-President, Robert Yow; Secretary, Adelaide Wray; and Treasurer, Peggy Taylor. At the close of the year, they had mastered the new subjects presented them and did not feel as “green.” That was the first witness and what a testimony! The judge has asked for the second witness, Mr. Sophomore Year. I can see by his mannerisms he is a “wise fool.” “Your Honor, this year the foolish bunch of students possess a little more confidence and know their way around. Mrs. Wood is again their homeroom teacher and the following officers were elected: President, Nancy Barlow; Vice-President, Pat Lang; Secretary, Sandy Dunton; and Treas¬ urer, Douglas Scott. They were sorry to lose many of their former students. With the Prom in their prospective plans for the coming year, money-making projects were exercised. This year climaxed rather quietly for these wise fools found themselves not so wise after all. ” Judge: “Thank-you; you may step down.” The third witness, a jolly type, is approaching the stand. “Ha, Ha! This was to be a big year with the prom, play and class rings to be experienced. Mrs. Wood lost without this jolly group, accepts being their homeroom teacher. The class offi¬ cers were elected and were: President, Pat Lang; Vice-President, Grey Matzler; Secretary, Adelaide Wray; and Treasurer, Vonnie Jones. They were very unhappy when they lost Betty Kellam, Imogene Parks and Albert East. Time quickly passed, class rings were displayed and admired; recognition for the grand performance of their first play, “The Magic Touch,” was obtained; a fashion show held; and with the arrival of spring -- the Prom. “Oriental Gardens” was the theme of this beautiful occasion and left in the memory of all that it had been the best. Thus, another year was complete. The clerk is calling Mr. Senior Year, the final witness -- dignified and distinguished. “Your Honor, September, 1958, found them pro and sophisticated Seniors. Departing from them this year was Robert Vow and Lydia Belote, however, Charles Drummond was welcomed. Mrs. Wood, for the last time, played the role of their homeroom teacher. Officers for the final time were elected: President, Pat Lang; Vice-President, Ted Evans; Secretary, Adelaide Wray; and Treasurer, Vonnie Jones. Realizing all the work that had to be completed before the presen¬ tation of the Diploma, this distinguished group began to work hard and earnestly. Before Christmas they presented a gay mystery titled “Mumbo-Jumbo.” With name cards, thank you notes, and in¬ vitations ordered, the Ball over, the calender revealed Prom time. To the Juniors they express sincere thanks for an evening that left wonderful memories. In the minds of many the future exist¬ ed and applications were secured to higher insitutions of learning. Caps and gowns were ordered and the dream of graduation was near. Too soon this dream was fullfilled and with Class Night, Baccalaureate, and Graduation present, the Seniors found that their days of high school life were at a close. The laughter and tears experienced these closing hours added to their golden memories of O. H. S.” Returning from the jury room, we find that the jury has been unable to reach a decision. We hear the Judge speak: “The Court leaves this verdict to be brought by the future years. Time will prove true and just concerning the lives of these students. May life be profitable and may the final verdict be acceptable before the people of this country. Court dismisses!” Until another Senior Class is tried in an attempt to seek their future farewell. Vonnie Jones - Historian

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class Poem Twelve short years have come and past. And now we realize this is the last; When we stop and think, tears will fall. Because each of us has a different call. Some will marry right after school. While others will follow the military rule; For others, college is another big first. And for some professions, such as a nurse. I ' m going to write about our class of ”59. ” Could you ever hope to see a class so fine? We ' ve had our arguments and disagreements too. But next year we ' ll laugh, like most classes do. Mrs. Wood has been most kind to us. In her we could always put our trust; She ' s been with us through our four years. And to all of us she is most sincere. Mutt, sport ' s hero and football king. Adds every week a new girl to his string. The girl who is known as the quiet type Is liked by all, yes, it ' s Betty White. Nancy, the beauty of our class. Has a personality none can surpass. Bobby Kellam is so sleepy in the morning. Don ' t be surprised if you see him snoring. Jill likes to take time to dream. Wedding Bells will be her next theme. The practical joker is Charles Driunmond, Look out for pins when you see him coming! Jane Harris, our class vocabulary genius. Is known for her wit and also her meaness. A nurse is what Elizabeth wants to be. She ' ll top her goal, just wait and see. Leonard Watkinson, who burns up the track. Is certainly a Romeo, that ' s a fact! Peggy Taylor, a talkative girl. Will have Longwood in a swirl. Our basketball captain is Doug. Scott, He ' s known by all and liked alot. Sandy Dunton is the brain of our class, I ' ve never seen a test she couldn ' t pass. Grey Metzler is another Romeo, An expert on the court, that we all know. To write poems and dream is Kay, They express what she wants to say. Our quiet boy is Eugene Wheatley, He never fails to do things neatly. Now Ted Evans is the just the opposite. He talks faster than I can knit. Shirley will be in training next year. And small children she ' U be near. Barbara, a girl most sincere. Will be a secretary in maybe a year. Bill Evans studies the least, I guess. It ' s not his will to study for a test. Esther is one of the nicest girls You ' d ever expect to find in the world. Bill Paynes likes to dance. But beware girls of his wicked glance. Bonnie, editor of our annual staff. Gets the work done on our behalf. Ted Shreeves works in his spare time. Wouldn ' t it be nice if some saved a dime! Taking an active part is Suzanne, If she can ' t do it, nobody can! Bobby Young, although he ' s tall. Is always ready whenever we call. The last of our class is me, no less. So I ' ll close but maybe it ' s for the best. Adelaide Wray Poetess

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MOST COURTEOUS Ted Evans Esther Smith MOST MUSICAL Adelaide Wray Grey Metzler FRIENDLIEST Nancy Long Mutt Willett l|PfE‘V.V »4»«r MOST INDEPENDENT Bobby Kellam Shirley Scott BEST NATURED Elizabeth Lewis Eugene Wheatley MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Charles Drummond Bonnie Smith