Osbourne High School - Eyrie / Hi Jacket Yearbook (Manassas, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1946 volume:

H MET 4946 Shirley Saylors Features Editor John Norman Manager Bo Williams Editor Margaret Simpson Associate Editor The annual publication of Osbourn High School Manassas, Virginia Printed by the Offset Process by W. M. Welch Manufacturing Company ' Woi ' ewoif It is the purpose of the HI JACKET to present a sincere picture of the student’s life in school and to furnish a record that will help him to recall the friendships, joys, and cares which this period of his educa¬ tion has offered. 38 ’■ (J Sc u i n SPc wo . • • Alma Mater On Manassas Western border Clear against the sky Proudly stands our Alma Mater As the years go by. Forward ever be our watchword Conquer and prevail! Hail to thee, our Alma Mater, M. H. S.! All Hail! Cherished by thy sons and daughters Memories sweet shall throng Round our heart, 0 Alma Mater, As we sing thy song. 4 Eugenia 0b6oufon “ . . . Wise teacher of the True, the Brave, the Clean; . . . Strong fashioner of Deed to match the word; She has brought to humble people everywhere How fine a thing it is to truly teach, To work, to serve, to bear and to forebear, And what it means to ‘practice as you preach’.” (Roy K. Flannagan, M.D.) 5 t er ica e . . . this second volume of the Hi Jacket to . . . a true gentleman, sincere friend, and able administrator who is successfully fusing the tradition of the old with the progress of the new. . . . whose untiring efforts, leadership, and cooperation have made the Hi Jacket a reality. Awioh . . . 8uci e y i ' t-ne • • • Book I.Administration Book II.Classes Book III.Activities Book IV.Athletics Book V.Features Book VI . . Advertisements Carrie B. Lanford, Assistant Principal Osbourn High School R. Worth Peters, Principal Manassas Public Schools 9 Reams E. Bennett Industrial Arts Maron L. Broaddus Girls’ Athletic Director Carol D. Faulconer Commercial Education Raymond R. Fishpaw Vocational Agriculture Mrs. Roy Helms Biology-English Lucille F. Horne Librarian Emily J. Johnson Latin-Mathematics Stanley A. Knupp Mathematics-Social Studies 10 James J. Leo Boys’ Athletic Director Mrs. G. Keith Lyons English Mary Berkeley Nelson American History and Government Mrs. Worth Peters Office Secretary ■ v Mrs. Norman McManaway English-Social Studies Grace E. Metz English-Social Studies Pauline Simth Chemistry-French Mrs. Gray Sakornbut Home Economics dn .-Alemofou of?. . . Our former students ivho died in the service of their country Hawkes Ayers Francis Cannon Arthur Collins Lloyd Compton Frank Browning Carl McCuin Tomyns Monaghan SP nttyi c (? aM • • • SENIOR OFFICERS President: John Norman Vice President: Victor Carattini Secretary: Dorothy Turner Treasurer: Mildred Cross Advisers: Mrs. Lyons, Miss Smith “Joys we have known”—this strain will always be our theme whenever our thoughts turn to our years at Osbourn. Memories linger—that important feeling when we entered high school, how awed we “rats” were of seniors, taking part in clubs, student government, elections, programs. Through the years—the Follies of ’44, and ’45, the Womanless Wedding in ’44, the War Bond drives, Junior-Senior Proms, football and basketball games—these things have all formed to make our school life, along with algebra problems, sentence structure, Latin conjugations, and that last-minute review before an exam. September 1945! Never can we forget that grand feeling as we came back to school as Seniors —not so dignified, perhaps, but Seniors just the same. It’s been a good year. We remember that victorious football season, the Hallowe’en Court, “Rat” Week, the Junior-Senior Prom, radio dances, and the Junior-Senior play. We always had time for a bull session or a talk with a teacher. Time flew too quickly and suddenly it’s gradu¬ ation! There are many things we want to remember: the Blue and Gold spirit which has meant a lot to us; the friendships we have made; and last, but not least, our advisers, Miss Smith and Mrs. Lyons, who have given so much of their time to us—the class of ’46. 14 Margy Lou Beane “Merge” Secretary, S.C.A., ’42 Senator, ’43 Captain, Basketball, ’46 Kittie Jean Blakemore “Kittie” President, S.C.A., ’46 Chairman, Bonds Comm., ’45 Honor Society, ’44-’46 Captain, Basketball, ’45 Earle Lewis Breeden “Cap” Chairman, Dance Comm., ’46 Captain, Football, ’44-’45 Football Squad, ’42-’46 Basketball Team, ’46 Sidney Emlyn Bryant “Sid” Football, ’44, ’45 Basketball, ’44. ’45, ’46 15 Ruby Bryne “Chick” Victory Corps Home Ec. Club Machine Shop, ’44 Ralph Eugene Burke “Shorty” Football, ’43-’45 Basketball, ’45 Baseball, ’45 Track, ’44-’45 Victor Ralph Carattini “Vic” Vice President, Senior Class, ’46 Assoc. Ed. Yellow Jacket, ’46 Football, ’45 (Transferred from B.H.S. in Canal Zone) Elizabeth Cebula “Lizzy” Chairman, Library Council, ’45 Hallowe’en Court, ’44 Red Cross, ’45 16 Carroll Edward Conner “Atlas” Honor Society, ’45-’46 Asst. Bus. Mgr., Yellow Jacket, ’46 Publicity Comm., ’46 Rachel Cornwell “Rae” Home Ec. Club Cosmetology Class, ’46 Mildred Elaine Cross “Millie” Treasurer, Senior Class, ’46 Secretary, Sophomore Class, ’44 Secretary, Home Ec. Club, ’44 Margaret Elizabeth Cox “Mutt” Hallowe’en Queen, ’44 Vice President, Glee Club, ’44 Yellow Jacket staff, ’44-’46 17 Roderick Edward Daffin “Eddie” Grounds Comm., ’44 Football, ’46 Basketball, ’46 James Elkron Davis “Jim” Junior Red Cross, ’46 Baseball, ’45 Grounds Comm., ’42 Tessie Durniak Yellow Jacket Typist, ’45 Hi-Jacket Typist, ’45 John Randolph Eagle Delegate to Boys State, ’45 Chairman of Grounds Comm., ’46 18 Colleen Anne Harder “Collie” Parliamentarian, S.C.A., ’46 Vice Pres., Honor Society, ’45 Vice Pres., S.C.A., ’44 Assembly Comm., Chairman, ’45 Jean Douglas Hurst “Shorty” Pres., F.F.A., ’45 Treas., F.F.A., ’46 Football, ’45 Basketball, ’46 Bessie Agnes Jacobs “Reds” Sec., Commercial Club, ’46 Treas., Commercial Club, ’46 Sec., Health Comm., ’46 Joanne Clarke Johnson “Jo” Editor, Yellow Jacket, ’45 Pres., Honor Society, ’46 Manager, Yellow Jacket, ’46 Glee Club, ’43-’44 19 Ruth Jean Keys “Jean” Publicity Comm. Chairman, ’46 Honor Society, ’46 Commercial Club, ’45-’46 Home Ec. Club, ’41-’43 Alma Geneva Landis “Moe” Home Ec. Club, ’44 Lila Gertrude Marshall “Lila” Sec., Athletic Assn., ’46 Treasurer Junior Class, ’45 Basketball, ’45-’46 Softball, ’45-’46 John Joseph Norman Pres., Senior Class, ’46 Honor Society, ’45-’46 Bus. Mgr., Hi-Jacket, ’46 Bus. Mgr., Yellow Jacket, ’45 20 Cynthia Anne Pattie “Pattie” Pres., Home Ec. Club, ’45 Softball, ’43-’46 Walter Mason Pickett “Pic” Football, ’43-’45 Charles Lester Pullen “Les” Football, ’45-’46 Junior Senator, ’45 Buildings Committee, ’44-’45 June Evalena Sadd “Toby” Senator, ’46 Yellow Jacket, ’45, ’46 Honor Society, ’44-’46 Junior Class Pres., ’44 21 ♦ Marian P. Smith “Smitty” Treas., Sophomore Class, ’44 Home Ec. Club, ’42-’44 Dramatics Club, ’46 Softball, ’44-’46 Phyllis Estelle Thomasson “Pet” Pres., Commercial Club, ’46 Vice Pres., Commercial Club, ’45 Vice Pres., Sophomore Class, ’44 Sec., Freshman Class, ’43 Wiley Thomas Tomlinson, Jr. “Reds” Baseball, ’44, ’45 Football, ’45 Basketball, ’45 Dorothy Lee Turner “Dot” Vice Pres., Commercial Club, ’46 Sec., Senior Class, ’46 Home Ec. Club, ’42-’44 22 Betty Ann Wallace “Bet” Commercial Club, ’45 Red Cross, ’45 Home Ec. Club, ’42-’44 Yellow Jacket Staff, ’45 i Yergie Virginia Walters Sec., Sophomore Class, ’41 Honor Society, ’41-’43 Junior Senator, ’42 Sabina Jane Wheeler “Bina” Transferred from school in Belgian Congo, Africa Christine Elizabeth Williams Teeney” Glee Club, ’41, ’42 Home Ec. Club, ’41, ’42 Commercial Club, ’46 23 Page Beale Marian Davis Miriam Hersch 24 Sara Jane Lightner Worth Peters, Jr. Margaret Simpson Dulaney Tyler 25 € Stewart Vetter f i. 26 • • President: Bobby Lymburner Vice President: Harry Sutton Secretary: Pat Royer Ti-easurer: Reba Welsh Advisers: Miss Nelson, Miss Smith The Junior year is one of the most enjoyable of high school. New leaders emerged; elections were entered into with zest; and the Juniors helped with the Senior play. In the spring came the Junior-Senior Prom—an event long anticipated and remembered in the life of every high school student. Gay crepe paper streamers, soft lights, sweet music, and a blending of lovely formal dresses—the Prom was a memorable occasion. 28 Alice Baker Edmund Batschelet Mary Blakemore Gretchen Burhen Millie Caton Wayne Chandler Peggy Clayborne Thelma Conner Maggie Cornwell Betty Coverston Boyd Coverston Oliver Dashiell Edith Davis Mary Dellinger Beth Fries Bob Geris Nancy Golladay Mariam Gregory 29 Naomi Hensley Frank Hill Moss Jacobs Emogene Kendrick Joyce Keys Martha Keziah Leon Kline Jane Lawler Helen Lightner Bobby Lymburner Bonnie Lynn Bob McCall Rebecca Marsh Anna Merchant Beatrice Miller Doris Muddiman George Peacher Warren Polen 30 Reba Racer Betty Ritter Barbara Robinson Bert Roseberry Pat Royer Esther Ann Rust Shirley Saylors Sophie Slusher Marilyn Smith Jackie Spring Bob Stickel Harry Sutton John Trible Louise Warring Reba Welsh Betty Wheeler Eunice Wilt Not pictured: Betty Fox, Randolph Posey, Jr., Rose Shiflet, and Arbutus Childress 31 • • • Room 4 President: Armistead Sinclair Vice President: Callie Stipe Secretarju Tommy Beane Treasurer: Lila Lee Jones Adviser: Miss Faulconer Back-stage President: John H. Stauff Vice President: Robert Cornell Secretary: Joan Alpaugh Treasurer: Charlotte Herndon Adviser: Mr. Knupp A rather large sophomore class emerged this year and was crowded into Miss Faulconer’s room and in Mr. Knupp’s home room behind the stage. Sophomore Home Ec. Girls officiated at the initiation of new girls into the club; various plans for a money making activity were discussed; and sophomores looked on enviously as upper classmen conducted “Rat Week.” A few who could not resist the temptation to impersonate Juniors were called in assembly and forced to wear “Rat caps” for a day. Each home room presented an Assembly Program. Miss Faulconer’s room gave a musical while Mr. Knupp’s room invited a former student to speak on his experiences in Europe. 34 TOP PICTURE: 1st. ROW: M. Graham, N. Wayland, M. Seeley, L. Woodyard, C. Stipe, A. Sinclair, T. Beane, V. Merchant, E. Speakes, Miss Faulconer. 2nd. ROW: V. Ritenour, L. Cornwell, P. Patterson, B. Colbert, A. Vaughn, V. Stickel, B. Bell, D. Leonard, K. Dogan, D. Jacobs, B. Lymburner, D. Hickey. 3rd. ROW: B. Cross, R. Parler, G. White, C. Simpson, J. Weatherall, H. Andrus, J. Breeden, J. Doggett, C. Cooksey, J. Plaster, C. Halsey. BOTTOM PICTURE: 1st. ROW: C. Lightner, V. Weber, M. Wine, J. Alpaugh, J. Stauff, B. Cornell, C. Herndon, P. Pickett, S. Parker. 2nd. ROW: Mr. Knupp, G. Peacher, R. Robinson, F. Hoffman, T. Evans, B. Jones, B. Polend, C. Wright, A. Corn- well, H. Leonard, G. Pullen. 3rd. ROW: B. Hicks, A. Brown, R. Roof, J. Colbert, H. Turner, E. Johnson, M. Gossom, B. Brower, O. Kline. 35 ' Wie iwia n aM . . . Room 10 President: Jean Mayhugh Vice President: Eleanor Bryant Secretary: Dolly Lonas Treasurer: Audrey Todd Adviser: Mrs. McManaway Room 11 President: Jimmie Harrover Vice President: Robert Rust Secretary: Challice Haydon Treasurer: Elizabeth Lynn Adviser: Miss Johnson Pointed paper hats for the girls and huge green bow ties for the boys might well be called the emblem of the freshmen in Osbourn, for they were conspiciously evident during the second week in December when we observed “Rat Week.’’ During that week, the members of the Freshmen Class wore the hats and ties for identification and were required to do the bidding (with limitations) of the Juniors and Seniors. On Thursday in assembly the “Rats” were required to perform stunts and the following evening the S. C. A. sponsored a party for the seventh grade and freshmen. At that time Challice Haydon and Jackie Saylors were crowned Queen and King of “Rats.” 36 TOP PICTURE: 1st. ROW: H. May, C. Cornwell, M. Sack!, A. Todd, D. Lonas, J. May- hugh, E. Bryant, J. Breeden, J. Breeden, J. Campbell, D. Jones. 2nd. ROW: S. Clark, Mrs. McManawav, P. Lafever, M. Duncan, J. Young, P. Tyler, A. Landis, V. Cornwell, V. Reavers, G. Fair, D. Dodson, J. Barrett. 3rd. ROW: B. Hooe, R. Wine, E. Hefflin. J. Reid, B. Gue, A. Gray, G. Swank, S. Compton, B. Thomasson, R. Walters, C. Rust, L. Kruse. BOTTOM PICTURE: 1st. ROW: B. Jenkins, M. King, R. Leonard, P. Schaeffer, C. Hay- don, J. Harrover, E. Lynn, J. Kemper, D. May, N. Sutphin, L. Cor nwell. 2nd. ROW: B. Woodside, D. Shields, T. Peters, M. Bradford, B. Breeden, S. Walls, J. Bryant, E. Forsyth, M. Colbert, J. Miller, B. Haydon, Miss Johnson. 3rd. ROW: B. Geris, B. Fries, C. Carattini, M. Swank, J. Martin, J. Saylors, S. Lanham, K. Burks, J. Chadwell, D. Posey, D. Harvey, G. Woods, R. Racer, A. Burke, 37 f } etwn A ( Qtar e • • • President of Room 14: Jolin Breeden President of Room 15: Anna Lee Zackey Advisers: Miss Metz, Mrs. Helms 1st. ROW: Mrs. Helms, A. Zackey, P. Wakeman, M. Van Doren, J. Breeden, W. Tomlin¬ son, Miss Metz. 2nd. ROW: C. Lomax, N. Wells, J. Harris, L. Bryne, E. Compton, B. Jasper, J. Champion. 3rd. ROW: R. Slusher, D. Spring, J. Shiflet, G. Parler, P. Bayne, H. Ritter, C. Compton. 4th. ROW: S. Slusher, H. Weber, J. Wood, R. Keith, R. Johnson, S. Keys, W. Lewis. 5th. ROW: D. Todd, B. Johnson, E. VanLoesch, A. Crouch, V. Schaeffer, D. Seekford, V. Bryant. 6th. ROW: J. Marshall, A. Beavers, B. Slusher, B. Miller, D. Westmoreland, E. Payne, M. Hereford. 7th. ROW: S. Payne, J. Bean, H. Rowe, G. Barrett, R. Walters, C. Miller. 38 ' ((aiiaMab fJYa e (eeu tvj f a SPc wo The Manassas State Vocational School was established by the State Board of Educa¬ tion in June 1944, with Mr. R. Worth Peters as director, and offers the opportunity for intensive training in various branches of vocational education. It is designed primarily to meet the needs of training beyond the high school level for the youth who have no interest or intentions of receiving professional training in colleges, but at present the school supplements the offering of the local high school by making its services available to any student in any high school in Virginia, but particularly Northern Virginia, when, in the judgment of the local school administration, such service would be of value to the individual student. Academic classes are offered through Osbourn High School. Consequently, many of our students are at the Vocational School for three hours and in Osbourn for three each day. Also, many students from other schools are enrolled in academic classes here. School buses follow regular schedules between the two schools. During this year the following courses were offered at the Manassas State Vocation¬ al School: Automobile Mechanics, Carpentry and Woodworking, Commercial and Applied Art, Cosmetology, Drafting, Electricity, Machine Shop, Office Practice, Practical Nursing, Radio, and Welding (Arc). 39 (Top) The Office Practice course teaches office proce¬ dure and the use of business machines. Miss Neda Bine, instructor, is shown with stu¬ dents, Leslie Fielding and Bill Gutridge. (Left) A scene from the commercial and applied art class shows Mr. John Cox ob¬ serving the work of Dorothy Clark, while Bob Stickel and Oliver Dashiell are working intently on some paintings. 40 (Right) Olive Innis and Ann Norton, member of the Practi¬ cal Nursing class, receive some practical experience as part of their training. Applicants for this course train at the Ma¬ nassas State Vocational School for a period of thirteen weeks and upon the successful com¬ pletion of this work, enter the Medical College of Virginia School for thirty-nine weeks of practical institutional experi¬ ence. Mrs. Florence Gue is Nurs¬ ing instructor and Mrs. Benja- men Johnson is in charge of the Food and Home Managing unit. 41 V 0 - C,V .,. e V vXv e e d V ‘ t x V v t ’ . v e . $• 7 c ; A V0 - ■ ■’ a. • w V ' - ' 6 Vt,v O ' - ' o « ce c V v ‘dy e ’ r e ' v S6 ' ° e ' C ’ t ' a , e e v ( ' nv -f „ e xv $vC - V 0 42 President: Kittie Jean Blakemore Vice President: Jane Lawler Secretary: Martha Ann Graham Treasurer: Sara Jane Lightner Parlimentarian: Colleen Harder Secretary: Margv Beane Adviser: Miss Smith The Student Cooperative Association, which is the student government organization of Osbourn High School, has as its aims the promotion of the idea of self government among its members, creation in the student body of a deeper sense of responsibility, and the promotion of the closest cooperation among the pupils and the most effective cooperation in all student activities. The Student Council is composed of the heads of all organizations, chairman of the standing committees, and officers of the S.C.A. The Council chooses the Student Senate, which is composed of three seniors, two juniors, and one sophomore. The Council and Senate meet every three weeks, and once each month there is a meeting of the student body at which time all standing committees report to the Association. In the spring a new student president is eleced in an open campaign. This year the S.C.A. has carried on its regular functions in regard to the activities and policies of the school. The Senate had worked on the revision of the Constitution. 44 SENATE: SEATED: Martha Ann Graham, Colleen Harder, Kittle Blakemore, Jane Lawler and Miss Smith. STANDING: June Sadd, Worth Peters, Jr., Margy Beane, V. Beavers, G. Fair, D. Dodson, J. Barrett. 3rd. ROW: B. Hooe, R. Wine, E. Hefflin, Bert Roseberry, Sara Jane Lightner, Carroll Conner, and Orrin Kline. COUNCIL: 1st. ROW: Miss Smith, M. Graham, C. Harder, K. Blakemore, M. Beane, S. Lightner, J. Lawler. 2nd. ROW: J. Harrover, M. Gregory, M. Simpson, N. Wayland, P. Royer, B. Lynn, A. Zackey, W. Tomlinson, J. Johnson, J. Keys, J. Mayhugh, R. Leonard, M. Hersch, I). Tyler, M. Davis. 3rd. ROW: T. Peters. J. Norman, B. Williams, J. Eagle, S. Vetter, B. Lymburner, J. Stauff, A. Sinclair, C. Stipe, F. Hill. 45 • • SEATED: Jean Keys, Typist; Margaret Simpson, Associate Editor; Bo Williams, Editor; John Norman, Manager; Shirley Saylors, Features Editor. STANDING: June Sadd, Typist; Bessie Jacobs, Typist; Miss Horne, Adviser. (Typist, Tessio Durniak, not pictured). Before the ’45 annual—the first annual for Osbourn—had been released, the new Hi Jacket of 1946 was an accumulation of ideas in the heads of the staff. The ideas took form when the page-sequence plan began in September. We found that the Hi Jacket chores included not only mental strain but also stress on the biceps as we hiked around school with the photographer. His job was a difficult one for the elements were not always in tune and stormy weather upset the sechdule, or the group waited while we searched both schools and that “one more person.” The pictures came—and then we settled down to work in earnest. Measuring, cut¬ ting, trimming, arranging, planning—we spent many hours in the library, with pictures and papers spread before us. We still have a vivid picture of Bo and Margaret in deep concentration over the exact position of a picture, Shirley making her rounds checking on the spelling of names, John giving his sales talk for ads, some camera fiend sneaking up for a candid shot, the staff running to Alexandria with copy in Shirley’s Jeep. Then—the typewriters stopped their pecking, cameras had been laid aside, Bo breathed a sigh of relief—the annual had gone to press! And so came the Hi Jacket of 1946. 46 fffic cet . For twenty years the students of Osbourn High School have published their news¬ paper, the Yelloio Jacket, and, we suppose, for twenty years there has been the same rush to meet the deadline, chasing reporters to get stories, hounding typists to get work done and trying to find some last minute tillers. But the Yellow Jacket is an integral part of Osbourn High School and students look forward to the monthly publication. The paper usually appeared at activity period and a rustle followed during which there was a quick scanning of “Gussie” and then a lull while the paper was thoroughly read. During the war years, copies of the Yellow Jacket have followed our fighting alumni to all parts of the world. The 1946 publication was edited by Mariam Hersch and managed by Joanne John¬ son. SEATED: V. Merchant, J. Keys, C. Harder, J. Johnson (Manager), M. Hersch (Editor), V. Carattini (Assistant Editor), K. Blakemore, J. Lewis, J. Sadd. STANDING: B. Wal¬ lace, B. Wheeler, J. Alpaugh, M. Cox, H. Lightner, M. Beane, D. Tyler, M. Smith. E. Wilt, C. Wright, M. Davis, K. Wheeler. SECOND ROW: C. Herndon, G. Parler, C. Conner, B. Coverston, E. Speakes. (Not pictured: T. Durniak). 1st. ROW: June Sadd, Miriam Hersch, Joyce Keys, Doris Muddiman, Jean Keys. 2nd. ROW: Mr. Knupp, Worth Peters, Jr., John Norman, Carroll Conner, Bobby Lym- burner. 3rd. ROW: Bonnie Lynn, Joanne Johnson, Reba Welsh, Barbara Robinson, Martha Keziah, Mariam Gregory, Rosamond Leonard, Kittie Blakemore, Colleen Harder. 47 President: Joanne Johnson Vice President: Bobby Lymburner Secretary: Mariam Gregory Treasurer: Mr. Knupp One of the highest honors in school is membership in the National Honor Society, which was established in this school in 1941 under the sponsorship of Mr. Peters. Its purpose is to give recognition to the students who have excelled along the lines of the four cardinal principles of the society: Character, Leadership. Scholarship, and Service, and to encourage among the students of the high school the attainment of these principles. The emblem of the National Honor Society is the keystone and flaming torch, symbolizing the high ideals for which it stands. 48 MI Rennet . Anytime you happen to go into the library, you will find some member of the Library Council working—charging books, renewing, shelving, cleaning, helping the librarian with a new display—or a dozen other chores. The library work on the part of students is entirely voluntary and workers are trained bv the librarian. All of the council members serve in the library at least two hours each week, and several work an hour each day. The chief activity of the Library Council is the annual observance of National Book Week in November. Chairman: Margaret Simpson SEATED: Joanne Alpaugh, Mariam Gregory, Margaret Simpson, Margaret Cox, Mary Katherine Seeley. STANDING: Helen Lightner, Lois Woodyard, Virginia Stickel, Jean Keys, Dorothy Turner, Dulany Tyler, Miss Horne. (Not pictured: Barbara Lvmburner). 49 President: Eunice Wilt Vice President: Anna Merchant Secretary: Barbara Polencl Treasurer: Lila Lee Jones Adviser: Miss Metz The spirit of the American Red Cross is carried out in the activities of the Red Cross organization in our school. At Christmas time baskets are distributed at the District Home and at Easter a program is given there. The club also helped with the Red Cross membership drive in March. 50 J Juftne c£ ttwiicfi . . . President: Callie Stipe Vice President: Bill Hicks Secretary: Elmer Plaster Treasurer: Jean Hurst Watch Dog: Harold Turner Adviser: Mr. Fishpaw When an Osbourn farmer wins the Blue Ribbon at the State Fail ' , don’t be surprised —it will be the influence of the Manassas Chapter of the Future Farmers of America. This organization sponsors many activities among the students who are interested in agriculture and they have set up the following objectives: to create and nuture a love of country life; to create more interest in the intelligent choice of farming as a career; to encourage members to improve the farm home and its surroundings; to develop character; train for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism; and to encourage improvement in scholarship. 1st. ROW: J. Hurst, C. Stipe, E. Batchelet, E. Plaster. 2nd. ROW: R. Fishpaw, L. Kline, B. Fries, C. Simpson, J. Burke, R. Wine, S. Clark, J. Barrett, B. Hicks, B. Thomas- son, J. Harrover. 3rd. ROW: G. Woods, P. Harvey, H. Turner, P. Beale, B. Roseberry, R. Racer. 51 : ROYAL ©©O®©®® 0 ®®®© ® 00699 ® ® q 4 ©®O0O ® JK ffSfjg mvi ■wmm cmniebcia uS . . . President: Phyllis Thomasson Vice President: Dorothy Turner Sec. and Treas: Bessie Jacobs Adviser: Miss Faulconer Any girl around school with mimeograph ink to her elbows and carbon sheets scattered around will more than likely be a member of the Commercial Club, for they are always being called on for such chores—and always doing them cheerfullly and competently. Students who are satisfactorily passing two or more commercial subjects and who are interested in that particular field are eligible for membership in the Commercial Club and the chief objective of the organization is to promote interest in the commercial field. During the year, the Commercial Club gave an Assembly Program on office etiquette. 52 • • President: Betty Lee Jenkins Vice President: Priscilla Wakeman Secretary: Betty Ann Miller Treasurer: Gem Parler Adviser: Mrs. Helms If you should see a student running into Mrs. Helms’ room with a preying menace imprisoned in a pickle jar—then that’s some ardent member of the Science Club Members are divided into five groups tor the study of wild floweis, birds, insects, trees, and butterflies. During the year, papers were prepared on chosen topics and read at meetings. In the spring field trips were taken and members returned laden with specimens. 1st. ROW: D. Springs, D. Seekford, W. Tomlinson, J. Wood, T. Peters, C. Haydon, B. Miller, N. Wells. 2nd. ROW: P. Wakeman, R. Keith, J. Alpaugh, C. Herndon, P. Schaelfer, J. Kemper, J. Miller, A. Zackey, J. Shitlet. 3rd. KU v: Mrs. Helms, M. Seeley, L. Bryne, J. Harris, K. Hale, B. jenKins, 1V1. Van Doren, V. Sticicel, B. Haydon, S. Slusher. 1st. ROW: J. Miller, F. Hale, A. Todd, J. Mayhugh, J. Breeden, A. Landis, J. Breeden, V. Ritenour, B. Bell. C. Herndon, P. Patterson, m cornwell, ivt. Cotoert, N. Sutphin. 2nd. ROW: Mrs. Sakornbut, B. Breeden, D. Dodson, S. Parker, A. Cornwell, L. Corn- well, N. Wayland, M. Carattini, C. Cornwell, S. Walls, E. SpeaK.es. 3ru. nOW: P. Tyler, J. Young, B. Colbert, P. Schaeffer, B. Edwards, D. Jacobs, M. Wine, H. Leonard, C. Lightner, B. Polend, E. Kendrick, P. Pickett, D. Leonard, M. King, C. Wright, R. Robin¬ son, J. Bryant. 53 Sfatfttie fctnetna e ' i ’ x? u6 . . . President: Betty Fox Vice President: Barbara Polend Secretary: Viola Ritenour Treasurer: Peggy Rice Reporter: Charlotte Herndon Adviser: Mrs. Sakornbut The Future Homemakers Club of Osbourn High School is an affiliate of the state and national organization. The bi-monthly meetings of the club are organized around several objections, among them: Work for high ideals of home and family living, Help with community work, and Promote wholesome recreation in the home, school, and community. The members participated in the federation of clubs in this district which was organized in December with Betty Fox as President. 54 QDbama ic c (? f( c . . . President: Norma Wayland Vice President: Viola Ritenour Secretary: Wanda Tomlinson Treasurer: Jean Kemper Adviser: Mrs. Helms For the future matinee idols, the Dramatics Club offers a good start. Open to any student in the high school or seventh grade, the club is divided into several groups and the members of each have the opportunity to study at least one play during the year. Meetings are held at regular intervals and programs are planned for each. The chief activity of the club is the presentation of a Christmas play. This year the members worked on Dickins’ Christmas carol, but because of the early closing of school for the holidays, they were unable to present it. A play was given at Easter. 1st. ROW: D. Hickejr, A. Merchant, M. Keziah, B. Jones, N. Wayland, V. Ritenour, K. Kemper, M. Graham, V. Merchant, V. Weber, B. Lymburner. 2nd. ROW: M. Cox, J. Mayhugh, B. Breeden, H. Leonard. D. Lonas, E. Brayant, E. Speakes, M. Carattini, L. Cornwell, B. Polend, F. Hoffman, C. Cooksey. 3rd, ROW: M. VanDoren, F. Hale, P. Shaeffer, M. Smith, H. Lightner, E. Payne, M. Seeley, J. Alpaugn, Mrs. Helms, V. Stickel. M. Bradford, A. Zackey, E. Lynn, J. Shiflet, P. Wakeman, W. Tomlinson, N. Henslej r , D. Tyler, P. Tyler, J. Young, M. King, J. Breeden, V. Carattini. 4th. ROW: L. Bryne, B. Miller, C. Compton, D. Seekford, D. Spring, H. Ritter, C. Haydon, N. Wells, R. Slusher, G. Parler, E. Compton, B. Slusher, J. Harris, P. Bayne, R. Leonard. SEATED: Barbara Polend, Eunice Wilt, Anna Merchant, Harold Weber. STANDING: Edgar Heflin, Marliyn Smith, Florence Hale, Miss Metz, Pud Bayne, Betty Wallace, Eddie Batchelet. 55 S. Vetter, C. Harder, Miss Broaddus, Mr. Leo, S. Lightner, L. Marshall. President: Stewart Vetter Vice President: Sara Jane Lightner Secretary: Lila Marshall Treasurer: Colleen Harder Advisers: Miss Broaddus, Mr. Leo The Athletic Association was reorganized this year, and has done an excellent job of increasing interest in organized athletics. Season tickets were sold in September and plans were made to buy new equipment with the athletic funds. The Association also sold refreshments at most of the games, helped to organize a cheering squad, and en¬ couraged attendance at all games. 58 1st. ROW: Haydon, Daffan, T. Peters, Parler, Stauff, Beane. 2nd. ROW: Shields, Stickel, W. Peters, Stipe, Woods, Roof, Brower. 3rd. ROW: Johnson, Sinclair, Wil¬ liams, Roseberrv, Breeden, Burke, Tomlinson, Lvmbur ner, Saylors. 4th. ROW: Vetter, Batschlet, Jacobs, Beale, Pickett, Bryant, Andrus, Coach Leo. Jacobs (LE) Beale (LT) Peters (LG) Sinclair (C) Batschlet (LH) TEAM Stipe (RE) Williams (RT) Breeden (LT) Captain Vetter (QB) Brayant (RH) Burke (FB) Producing a team which again upheld all traditions of the previous squads, the Osbourn eleven established itself this year as one of the foremost teams in the state. With the aid of a charging line backed by the fleet-footed backs, Osbourn forged ahead through the season with six out of eight victories and claimed the State Class C Championship. The main desire of the team was fulfilled when we secured the able services of our present coach, Mr. Leo. Then followed the district and state champion¬ ships for our class. The cheer leaders and the support of the student body and patrons inspired the football squad to give to Osbourn exactly what we wanted—a swell team. Marshall _ RESUME _ 0 OF SEASON Manassas 20 Warrenton _ 7 Manassas _ 44 Aldie _ _ 0 Manassas 39 Marshall _ 0 Manassas 6 Front Royal _ 27 Manassas . _ 12 Aldie _ _ _ 0 Manassas _ 40 Herndon _ 7 Manassas 12 Front Royal Totals __ _ 13 Manassas 7 _ 55 Total _ . _ 180 59 Bryant (RH), Batschlet (LH), Vetter (QB), Burke (FB) Stipe tRE;, Williams (RT), Breeden (RG), Sinclair (C), Peters (LG), Beale (LT), Jacobs (LE) 60 1 Wmmi ' v WM laife - l _ Sfiac c • • • E. Breeden, B. Stickel, H. Andrus, W. Peters, V. Carattini, Coach Leo The advent of spring brought the realization that another track season was here, for we have resumed the sport after having missed it during the 1945 season. In 1944 we were represented at the State Meet in Charlotteville where we won recognition by placing second. Osbourn, which seems to have an almost uncanny ability in developing track men, had exceptional material again this year, and although this Publication went to press before the season ended, there was the forecast that the season would be replete with brilliant victories and spectacular performances as in the past. 63 S lvtyA ’ . . . 1st. ROW: C. Carattini, B. Lymburner, C. Stipe, M. Jacobs, Coach Leo, S. Vetter, V. Carattini, J. Davis, B. Stickel, L. Kline. 2nd. ROW: D. Shields, O. Kline, B. Williams, H. Andrus, E. Breeden, T. Tomlinson, T. Peters, W. Peters, A. Sinclair, W. Polen, J. Martin, J. Doggett. Vetter (RF) Stipe (LF) TEAM Williams (C) Lymburner (LG) Bryant (RF) Winning eight of twelve games played before the early deadline of this publication, Osbourn basketball warriors enjoyed what might be called a successful season. In many ways it was the best season any Osbourn quint has had during the past four years. Tackling a harder schedule than ever before, the team hit a promising stride. Vetter, captain, was outstanding in both his teamwork and his individual playing. He was supported at the forward position by Stipe and Thomasson. Williams and Jacobs were centers, both being good rebounders, which is a valuable asset to any team. The guard positions were filled by Bryant and Lymburner, who were ably assisted by Andrus and Sinclair. 64 M. Jacobs B. Williams H. Andrus Alumni—16 Occoquan—19 Falmouth—25 Caroline—25 Herndon—29 Aldie—17 Warrenton—23 Caroline—34 Falmouth—31 Aldie—24 Nokesville—23 Herndon—32 Warrenton— Manassas—17 Manassas—27 Manassas—19 Manassas—30 Manassas—27 Manassas—50 Manassas—29 Manassas—30 Manassas—35 Manassas—36 Manassas—35 Manassas—18 Manassas S. Vetter C. Stipe T. Thomasson 65 1st. ROW: G. Parler, B. Coverston, M. Graham, V. Merchant, B. Jones, E. Bryant, C. Haydon. 2nd. ROW: D. Muddiman, G. Burhen, B. Ritter, P. Patterson, E. Wilt, K. Dogan, M. Davis, S. Saylors. 3rd. ROW: M. Gregory, M. Blakemore, S. Lightner, M. Beane, K. Blakemore, Miss Broaddus, L. Marshall, A. Haislip, M. Caton, C. Harder. 4th. ROW: M. Dellinger, B. Lynn, P. Royer, B. Lymburner, L. Jones, L. Woodyard. TEAM Marshall (F) K. Blakemore (F) M. Blakemore (F) Beane (G) Lightner (G) Dogan (G) Although the season had not been completed when this publication went to press, the girls’ basketball team had made outstanding progress. Playing their usual steady game, the girls managed to keep a victorious average. Captain Margy Beane and Sara J. Lightner guarded capably, assisted by Kitty Dogan and Mary Dellinger. The scoring was rather equally divided between Forwards Kittie Blakemore, Mary Blakemore and Lila Marshall. The use of deceptive plays and quick pass work enabled our girls to carry on a victorious season. 66 M. Beane Alumni—38 Occoquan—10 Falmouth-—26 Herndon—18 Aldie—21 Warrenton—20 Alumni—10 Falmouth—12 Aldie—12 Herndon—31 Varrenton— K. Blakemore Manassas—32 Manassas—28 Manassas—6 Manassas—24 Manassas—37 Manassas—23 Manassas—20 Manassas—15 Manassas—30 Manassas—20 Manassas— L. Marshall M. Blakemore 67 1st. ROW: L. Woodyard. M. Davis, K. Dogan. R. Coverston, 0. Havdon, E. Bryant. M. Graham. V. Merchant. 2nd. ROW: Miss Broaddus. C. Harder, M. Caton, P. Austin, B. Lvmburner, K. Blakemore, S. Slusher, M. Beane, C. Pattie, S. Lightner. R. Bryne, L. Marshall. L. Jones. T. Conner. As with several other sports, an early publication deadline kept us from getting a complete resume of the softball season. However, it was the chief athletic activities of the girls during the spring season and an ideal sport for the warm sunny spring days. The schedule followed the same as that of the boys’ baseball team. 68 . J j l cma iHeb of • • as chosen by the student body (O Smi ' ln J 6 a j wtuid K-it.be Jean Blakernore 70 Beauty 2tfe n Margaret Cox Joanne Johnson Victor Carattini 71 Margaret Simpson and John Norman Carroll Conner 72 ' jdt i etic 73 Katherine Wheeler and Mason Pickett June Sadd, Worth Peters, Jr. 74 • • KING Bo Williams QUEEN Jean Lewis ATTENDANTS John Embrey John Norman Bert Roseberry Tyson Watson Katherine Graham Shirley Saylors Lois Smith Eunice Wilt One of the most outstanding events of the autumn season was the annual Hallo¬ we’en Party, sponsored by the civic organizations of the community under the general direction of the Kiwanis Club. The program began with the parade which started in town and was led by the Fire Department and ended in the school auditorium. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the King and Queen. These were chosen by popular vote from the three Manassas schools and their idenity was not revealed until the unmasking. 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