Oscar F Smith High School - Tiger Yearbook (South Norfolk, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1955 volume:

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We are building the qualities which will make the structure our school --loyalty, school spirit, and pride in Smith High. Our tools are not brick and mortar, but careful study, clean recreation, and worthwhile activities. lt is with great pride that we present this, the first yearbook at Smith High, and we sincerely hope that it will be treasured and cherished by all who possess it throughout the years to come. il CUNTENTS 1 Foreword Page Contents ..... Page Curriculum .,.. Page Administration Page ' X , Activities ........ Page Classes Page ggi 9'7 I If '-4.1, I , shit' 3 ,-ff., Senior Directory Page Vg ,MAH Mt fi' 'f xrxh 4 . LY.: - 'in L,.'L V' T . 'S' Advertisements Page :fC Ai., 1.Av'?ip: 'kin fi rw! ' Q Jig 1:-ff 'Lg- A' f 9 1 If ', ,vq , .Arms 1 fu- ,4 tif if 32,3351 ' I. ' IM r . i I - I il! - . wif ,, 0 ' ,' , f,f-v, ' Jil ' 'bl .nh wutfgl n ...H X xx ' '- y' , .' 2 31 3.7! I1 J 0 .. 9 - Wh Agn' l - 31,7 WP 2 to . it gr- .ft A , . , ftnlhll' ,ui 'xt v 1 1 l'f siwl 3 ty, .. 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' 34' ' '-wwf-vi ..... . P ,- ' ' ' . . .4 .kfgdg-f,.r4,,fu,,yL,,,, ffv,f '.,,,,,, ,- M. ., ..,,- ,N --AA? in , 'K P 5 - :' -1--1' ' - . - 1 13 .- f' '41 1? 'f,'4'-'39,-:1..1.1 ,:?,':' 1' .1 ali!-'35 H J.. W A Nf,,g-2.9:-LCs,,5,?43?.:i-Q .2-:T,ln,i,..qv-N N -4urf'wf!5-9 sn l Q: ! . ' ,Q sm CUJIQIQNCUJMFJIV41 A Message from the Principal. . . WE ARE BUILDING During the year, we have had an op- portunity to observe many of the details which are an essential part of any con- struction. Many of you played ot Big Hill and felt a little sad when the bull- dozers pushed back the underbrush, in preparation for the loads of bricks and materials that were to be used by skilled hands and minds to construct Oscar From- mel Smith High School. This building became a reality because the people of South Norfolk had a dream, -a desire to give you young people the best they could to help you build. You, with the assistance of many, are building your future. Each day you are be- coming that man or woman you will face in the mirror of life. .lust as the building was constructed brick by brick, you are ad- ding to your life by daily decisions. Strong physical bodies, keen minds, skilled hands, trustworthy character, and respect for God are worked for and require conscious ef- fort. We are building as long as we are priv- ileged to live. Are we like the workman who considered his job iust cutting stone or are we building a cathedral? We can build the kind of older person we desire to be. How are you progressing with your building? r . IQ' In 8 May I present Mr Story our Superintendent of Schools 5 Ihe opening day ceremony is under way while in the back School Board Richardson, Mr. O XZ i wx 4 members are: Mr F. T Allen, Mr C . . . .S. Mizelle, Miss Aurelia Leigh, clerk, Mrs. Horlense Ruddicln, Mr. F. J. N 'X W. R, Brillon, Chairman, and Mr. W. J, Story, Jr., Superinfendenl of Schools. l w - l J, M lx l H+ X, . r L I ll .1 ew , ,f ,495 X K l Jil Hsu I C4 I 41 MR. EDWARD E. BRICKELL Asslslcnl Principal pw! f 1 W' F sh-' wx. MISS CORA J. McDOWELL Dean of Girls MR. W. J. STORY, JR. Superinlendenf of Schools 'Q--W g ' f LQ K-4,1 H ,- -v '- .--' 'Lf M. Uur Curriculum Includes, 4 Q14 , 1' 1 dc su-. ff i., 4, ', V' L75 l 1 L N t S 1' l I ' fren, ,xcwfvri - K 'Wft 2 o N' 'vt' f,,L,-ff Vi ,feLL.C.a, X 2 A Miss J. Lucile Scaff, Guidance Counselor. Mrs Sallie Bunch, Senior Class sponsor, Guidance Counselor. , I , , L N. Countmg on your fingers' That is one habit she will get out of, or she won't gei' , K , , gf , - . ' 'K K- if Ed Smith, Assist nt fooilballffoacflbflf' I ., ' 1 ' .rgski Mil, r + gf ,,.1 l, N X , t Lg, 1 at W.-1. , - v,,' '14 no W rl N f 'gf , ,f ' , V p,, '- if mx! ilu fvcx' ivy, ,. i fx ,arf X X uk' Qu, W V1 J JK 4, L 1 ,fly I - 'I JL I M17 . ,Z The philosophy of the faculty of Oscar Frommel Smith High School is based upon the idea that the teacher will help the pupil to discover and develop his interests, attitudes and abilities lmental, social, and physical.J After the student discovers his interests and abilities, he is en- couraged to set his own goals, which, in turn, will develop self-discipline and will enable him to take his place in school and in a democratic society. ln order to take his place in society, a student must acquire the technical knowledge he will need in business, the trades and the professions. ln this respect, the curriculum of Smith High is one phase of the building program that is being carried on. From the time he first begins to count, through the years when he is earning a livelihood, mathematics becomes an important factor in a person's daily life. Graduates who will enter trades or apprenticeships, who go into military service or take Civil Service exams, or who enter college will find that the machine and scientific age of today requires increased mathematical skills. Dalton Sawyer and Ed Burlas help each other in solid geometry class. Those many-sided figures on the desk help students understand geometrical problems. an -v , The state of Virginia requires one year of mathematics, which may be in general mathe- matics or algebra, for graduation. Feeling that one year is not enough for any graduate to have, the Math department has set up courses that will allow students to advance as far as possible. In the general math course, after reviewing arithmetical skills, the problems of earning, spending and investing money are studied, along with an introduction to algebra and geometry. Another fundamental course leading into geometry and trigonometry is basic math, designed for students who do not plan to go to college and for those who will do shop work. For students doing college preparatory work, the mathematics curriculum offers courses in algebra, college algebra, plane geometry, solid geometry and trigonometry. Even if a student is not planning to enter college, he can take these subiects with the assurance that he will be reasonably well prepared mathematically for anything he may decide to do. This is not an atomic or hydrogen secret formula However the outstanding scientists of today must have spent many hours doing just what these two students a e doing solving algebra problems I la K! 'SJ' -. ,sf Miss June Divers Mrs. Lottie Waters Sponsor-Latin Club, Cheerleaders. Sponsor-Yearbook, Magazine, Guidance Counselor. Mr. James Thompson So much to read and so much to learn. Many students like Bill Dobson might well wonder how they're to cram all those current events for their history classes. t s lee, Dolores and Margie put up their contribution for their R., N, Economic Geography class. 5-PM 4? 12 Marlene Letchworth reports to the Current Relations class on latest news develop- ments. The class is keenly interested in keeping abreast of the world situation. 1 t 3 if r .web H XX. Q An honest election, you may be sure! With Mr, Thompson looking on, his Civics class practices the voting privilege of ri good citizen. Ot all departments, the social studies section, has some of the best opportunities to help in the 'fbuildingu pro- gram of the school. ln courses like World and American History, students learn the background of their American heritage and see the principles of democratic govern- ment being formed. This, together with facts learned in a course in Comparative Government, helps to build the feeling of pride and understanding of one's country. History takes on a very practical aspect to students of Economic Geography, Current Relations and Civics. Here they see government in action inthe world of today and begin to realize hovv they ht into the total picture of events. With this training, students are ready to go into their own communities as responsible, intelligent citizens. The train models so familiar to Mrs. Water's students illustrate thi-ir sturly ol transportation in the history of Amerlcu. Social Studies. . . You can't separate geography from World history, Ruby Evans and Douglas Twine find as they get help from Miss Divers with their map work. , X h ., t r . s it Ihr XX I j M ,xi ra is . Bye i' f e X 'A s rl . N- ' if ' COUNCIL , of ' EUROPE . Q . if l I xg l i i 3 r A 1 ,ef- S . 1... This is the Wake Up or Blow Up Department. These chemistry students look dubious as Mr. Smith prepares for an experiment. With the rising importance of science in this atomic age, there is a drastic need for more young people to train for this field. The main purpose of classes in physics, chemistry, general science and biology, however, is to teach the student not only abfout the world in which he lives, but to help him to think for himself and reason scientifically, with an open mind. The science department made progress from the very beginning of the year. The general science and biology classes spon- sored a display of proiects, which were composed of collections of various types of seashells, proiects on astronomy, and other phases of science. When the science department was finally completed, the new laboratories were found to be well equipped for their experiments, and the teachers and students set out to build a department of which the school may be proud. 'Q MRS. LOUISE ODOM Sponsor, Jr. Class, Future Teachers MRS. EMMA HOLLOMAN Guidance Counselor gl f' 5. , l . A r ip iff? ' .x l X ...iiinswenlli GN' Jw . t. ..x,. .P . X 3 i,,,,.....,,,,,Xi 'vi . Mm -. K . H , ' .11 l i A six weeks , tH,,scilar system with planets arranged according to siz ard, but interesting work. The things to be seen under a microscope are always fascinating. X ' First, the students must learn to adiust and use the instrument. I db 72 . f 'yu ' T 7 V, X. F ' tv W! Lf Scielice J -l ti , With the oponin f g o the physics lab. at mid-term, the class took on new interest. Now, all sorts of practical experiments, such as this one with weights, l :oud be prepared. t ieifl 6 ' Diana Tarkonton proparod on exhibit of unusual seashells as a biology project. 15 Q ii This is English? This is the part of homework that the teacher doesn't see. Forensic Club members assume the usual expressions for Mr. Mclntosh. Ed Shipley, president, and Miss Winslow, sponsor relax as the club members pose. First row, from left to right: Barbara Berry, Peggy Horton, Eleanor Jones, Mary Ainsley, Lou Rawls, Linda Peele, Jackie Lowry, Judy Holland, Barbara Graves, Melvin Harper, Don Ambrose, Mary Wilson, Roy Hatch, Buddy Rodgers, John Johnson, Diane Tarkington, Betty Spann, Second row: Jimmy Hodges, lawrence Smith, Dalton Sawyer, Jimmy Perkinson, Betty Hassell, Roberta Peebles, Patsy Hobbs, Mary Mat- thews, Fourth row: Anne Haste, Betsy Thomas, Shirley Tarkenton. Fifth row: Linda Gregg, Pat Horton, Sheilah Barnes. Who'll match wits with these spellers? Looks like they're having fun. 16 and English. . . As the school and its students have grown, so has the English Department. Besides the regular four years of English, during which the pupils study grammar and literature, courses are offered in dramatics, college preparatory English, and Shakespeare. In fact, there are so many sidelines in the department that English ain't just English any more. English, first a means of com- munication, has now become an art. A student at Smith High may go into it as deeply as he wishes. He may sit at the feet of Mr. Brickell as he expounds Shake- speare's immortal works, or trod the boards in the guise of a dramatist or orator, or express himself through the media of The Tiger, or The Tattler, or the creative booklet of the forensic events. sw 4. Miss Murgurvl Wcsl Circululion advisor, Yr-cxrbook, Guidance Counselor. Mrs, Floru Howell Sponsor, S.C.A. Guidance Counselor Miss Dorothy Spivey Sponsor, Bowling Team Miss Rachel Roberson Sponsor, French Club Miss Hurricfi Gullcrrnun Miss Hclcn Winslow Sponsor, Forensics, Drumu Q ,- KN . X uuor ss , ,g 91 eww X 1 Q n . as ' 8 . .K-Q M iw 1 Willard Simmonds und Pu! Cooper really lvow how to cliogrcxm. Well, cn locus! il looks like .i l W 5 i on ,i W if N Y .X ,E ' .. ,,.,,?-.vp-Q. 4: 4 -1 -- -jk 4 we Q X A t me Friends, Romans, counlrymen, lend me your ears! Mr. 17 Brickell's Sl'1c1kespecu'e :loss fhinks Buddy makes o 'real gone Anlhony, N N-H+ - YY an r : in a .NNQWW X g ,gwudvl - I ,N ,A . ,,......--- V7 gs' Latin Club. From left to right, First row: Kate Matthews, Mildred Anderson, Anne Haste, Linda Gregg. Second row: Patsy Hobbs, Buddy Rodgers, Arthur Harrell, Patty Radke, Judy Holland, Shirley Tarkenton, Sheila Barnes, Miss Divers. Third row: Pat Horton, Barbara Roach, Jackie Lowery, Linda Peele, Howard Dunning, Betty Hassell, Lou Rawls, Mary Sue Ainsley. 5 il ' i .1 I If gm V Jn if l . Will 3 ' gngugggg Can Be Fun These Spanish students can hear their progress as they record their reading and then play it back. 'K H T' l 1ff'4l' -V 7 in tl sk' - . 1 -.3 IC lu rue thats it-ue. Miss Roberson and her French class are studying correct This class finds that Spanish can be fun when they vary pronunciation their work by singing in Spanish, With the world changing-growing smaller as it is, times are changing cmd Smith High is attempting to keep up. Since a knowledge of more than one language is practically essential to anyone who wants to get ahead in the world, the curriculum has been developed to include the three basic languages of Latin, French, and Spanish. The aim of the foreign language department is to teach the students not only how to read and write a language, but to speak it and to understand it when it is spoken. The desirability of using the language as much as possible in the class is stressed. Since the traits of the people and the customs of a country are important to world under- standing, these are taught in addition to the native tongue of the country. French students explore the Gallic culture and geopraphyg while Spanish students investigate the manner of living in Mexico and South America. Certain to be included in a Latin course would be mythology and the derivation of English words from the Latin stems and prefixes. As an outgrowth ofthe interest stimulated in these language classes, Latin and French Clubs have been formed, where novel ways of learning can be used, and where more varied pro- grams can be carried on. The French line-club, that is: From top to bottom, Front row: Roberta Peebles, Verna Baines, Mary Stephens, Hilda Holmes, Wilburt Harrell, Mary Wilson. Back row: Sally Best, Carol Thomas, Jackie Small, Eleanor Jones, Emma Jean Alvord, Peggy Horton, John Chappell, Colene Carter, Miss Roberson f'-7 , sl. ,, S hir iii W xl fix ,4 V vu if ,. 1 I -'il ' sn 'R N X 1? E E .fi The New Look we A, Our library. lt's quite a beautiful place, and one seems lo be busy, too. fx ,ew there ar stcc s and stacks-and shelves and shelves. Every- . 4. I The Magazin' Y k Popular. Smhh Hia: Swzroved lo be very laesl Pulalicafiong, Wfibes fo all 'he Milk ....,,vg..waww A stitch in time save nine. Mending a book before i1's too late can save the library enough ro buy anolher one. A studeni assistant, Ann Markland, asks Miss Norman aboui the missing cord for a book. Losing one of these can prove lo be a librclrian's headache. bln in the Library Y., , ,yy t Q Tr Q f W AAA '1 Ai N7 .X , ,qw ,B ln the library conference room, some of the students of do research work for reports. ,YN L-I Q ' f -.,.f MISS GERALDINE NORMAN librarian Few students realize when they heck out books how much goes rn behind the scenes before the nooks are returned to the shelf. Aiss Norman, school librarian, had I tremendous iob in taking care of all this, in addition to teaching Li- vrary Science, which gives the stu- Ients'a working knowledge of the brary. Students assistants, pupils in- arested in working with books, ssisted Miss Norman during their Iudy halls, gaining experience 'nemselves and leaving Miss Nor- .nn lpn., CA, .mann Inn.-Ave.--0 nun-L Wi' fgygambl '46, it The boolcworm corner- , iust browsing in the library chin be quite interesting. N v,31.d5.S s X 1 -f iw K f p f J c f i l r K x' -'i' 1 v Oz ie, 200 The checking desk is the focal point of the library. It is here that Miss Norman and her assistants spend most of their time, check- ing out and receiving books and overdue fines. 21 MISS HELEN WINSLOW Drama, Forensics s Ag . .,-1 , .ffftsv ' . K , l S5 E K I X bl 'Q L.. A stage hand's view of Overtones in rehearsal catches Diane Tarkington, Shirley Tarkenton, Barbara Graves, Maricrie Y ,..1 The dramatics class receives a lesson in make-up as a very patient Maynard DeFriece is worked on by Mariorie Jones. Drama This nightmare, being operated by Paul Rule, is the lighting panel for the auditorium. Jones and Jimmy Perkinson, student director. Dromatics, which is included in the curri culum, teaches students poise, self-confidence, self--expression and voice development. Speech and body exercises help a pupil to develop any characterization through his voice and body action. Even though a student might not follow a theatrical career, the ability to ex press himself which he gains in dramatics will be of great value. Students from the dramatics class and others interested in drama produced several fine plays this year. Among those presented were Minikin and Manikin, the Forensic play Overtones, and the Senior play, Curtain Going Up. organized and holds regular meetings. In order that those interested may-meet and work together, a dramatics club has been l--.X .rv'- 1 4 l fs, in f X N X These landscape artists get a beautiful eltect with oils. Smith High School's new Art Studio is one of the finest in Virginia. While the natural lighting is its best feature, the vastness ofthe studio makes it possible for students to work toward the introduction of new mediums of art v-silver smithing, leather craft, wood carving, block painting, ceramics and etching. Many outstanding pieces of work have been developed. Stress was placed on technique, texture, and color mood. Outstanding among students who have mastered the techniques of oil and commercial design are Harold Phillips and Carroll Mizelle. The Thinker , Ed Burlas, becomes a living statue for the art students. You never know what's really behind a pictureAun'ess you catch an artist in the act of covering up a masterpiece. ' A 09,- MR. JOE WISNIEWSKI, JR. Sponsor, Yearbook, Magazine Guidance Counselor s- s -fx Q57 A lot of time and efforts went into the making of posters to promote school events. Ni i 'P MRS. VIRGINIA HORNBUCKLE Business Advisor, Yearbook CUMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT With a department ready for use from the beginning of the school year, the Commercial De- partment has been going stead- ily ahead. The commercial teachers de- cided upon the goals for the year-thirty words per minute with five or less errors for first- year typing, and eighty words per minute in shorthandp for second-year students sixty words in typing and one hundred twenty words in shorthand is required. The department stresses ac- curacy and neatness, and tries to prepare the students to go into office work after gradua- tion. Mas. MARY one Miss Lols Pmcs Mu. VINCENT MARSHALL S.C.A. Sponsor, Freshman Sponsor J-V Football Coach, Guidance Counselor Basketball Coach Q i lx. Hands in position, eyes an the copy, type! Mrs. Hornbuckle gives her class a timed writing. film ' -0 Seq, Teachers go to school, too! The commercial teachers leave for' a typing demonstration at Cradock High School. Mimeographing saves typists plenty of time. Mrs. 25 Junior Class Sponsor U F. H. A, Sponsor Planning menus, making out grocery lists, marketing and the proper storing foods are important to these future homemakers. It takes a lot of manipulating sometimes, ta arrange a pattern to get the most out of the material you've bought. Home Economics ro ms ag-6 spacious i www ' CA... bv! J ,aj ! -i 25 , faiw f:,,,'L7.,fZ ' '1ZJf '7V, ' Uisifff TMJ MLMZW Home Economics prepares the students to be homemakers instead of housewives , by initiating them into every phase of the art of managing household. Working in the three kitchens and two clothing rooms already completed, the stu- dents and teachers alike worked toward the day when they could move into the suite of rooms which would serve as a model home for them. The suite is made up of living room, dining room, bedroom, and bath. Be- sides these, there are the three kitchens, three clothing rooms, two multi-purpose areas, and a utility room which will be used for mending furniture and working on hobbies. ln the three-year course in Home Ecomonics, the girls study good grooming, clothing, food, family relationships, and other things that will be of great help to them in managing their own homes: After that final check to be sure the hem is even, Martha can add one more skirt to her wardrobe. t A 'ual Q... fm M Q? 'W tw an ,, mv f . enjoyable. ei J 0 The Future Homemaker! of America Club members are: First row: Carolyn Foster, Betty Jean Miles, Barbara Fagar, Joanne Silverthorne, Sharon Cooper, Anita Mosley, Patty Phelps, Shirley Ann Taylor, Eileen White. Second row: Linda Delores Smith, Joan Foster, Barbara Roach, Joyce Reason, Shirley Harris, laura Pool, Carol Thomas, Shirley Mae Taylor, Jean Hudson, Lottie Waugh. . se., 1. if .. lr. 1- .5 1, Just cooking meals im't enough-these girls learn that attractive table settings make meals more appetizing and The home ec. girls can do the laundry for their own depart- ment and for physical education in these automatic machines that play How Dry I Am when the clothes are ready. M..-v - X -4:,. 'WJ LGS- ..-a,+.e.:,...7 ,, , 7- H-if f 'Qi--1--ad I '-4'-fe-. ' fig! . I Uffice Clerks it Mrs. Johnson, bookkeeper, and Miss Newberry, clerk, go over some necessary papers. Always late! Mrs. Wells, the attendance clerk, keew tlfack of all absentees and tardies. r' xv Q' pl Guidance Department Q Many students who might have cast a wary eye upon the Guidance Department as a group who dealt with discipline prob- lems, have since learned that they are sin- cere and understanding advisors, interested in helping students adiust to personal and school situations. The department also as- sists students in finding work after gradu- ation and in planning their college edu- cation. State tests, aptitude tests, and intel- ligence tests are given and recorded as a part of this program. Under the leadership of Miss McDowell, Dean of Girls, each staFf member is as- signed a place and an hour to meet with students, and this schedule is posted so stu- dents may know that a counselor is avail- able at all times. The Guidance Staff First row Mrs Howell Miss West Mrs Waters Miss McDowell chairman, Miss Scaff, Mrs. Hollomon, Mrs. Bunch. I' 'N u-.JL-4, ss ,,,.,,--.W-at YI f 51 'Kea G The maids worked hard to keep the building, especially the cafeteria, All those dials and gadgets controlling the heating plant do not con- spotlexsly clean. fuse Mr. Creefp he has handled them capably all year. Cafeteria and Maintenance No one knows as well as a Smith student the importance ofa cafeteria. After months of eating in crowded halls, parked cars, and classrooms, they welcomed the good food, pleasant atmosphere, and musical background of the new lunchroom. The cafeteria, equipped with electric dishwashers, giant ranges, and mixers, makes preparation of food quicker and easier for Mrs. Hamilton and her assistants. We were also grateful this year for the efficient work clone by Mr. Creef and his mainten- ance crew of eight maids and one handyman. Working from to twelve a.m. to eight p.m. each clay, they kept the school clean and in good running order. The cafeteria-bright and roomy-has two serving areas, so that by The main-stays of the cafeteria staff, are shown above: Mrs. Radke, moving in two separate lines, students can be served quickly. Lorraine, and Mrs. Hamilton, the dietician. V ,, , . D ' ,,. ll L?-tw 0.1 'A Y 0. f ' '.. 'QIJA H' W 'isp 5 8. ,A 29 'Qu X' - W-- M... Mr' ,mf ' I fy ., 'WM N nal akafs -L if c I A K 5 ,... Wood shop boys, with The help of Mr. Rodke, do professional-type work on The cabinets. The Sh0IJ CUUTSES are very popular ' f ., .Ark M483 'SUM ,ga f X Tom.: 5 .an - , w, r ff 3' y V.. 'braid ., !??tv --,Q 'W F, . . ,rf M -rv , A , The boys learn cz liffle bi? of everyihing in General Shop: Mechanical Drawing sfudenfs find there is plenty of paper HWY Seem fo be PFS-HY bUSY, anyhow. work to do before any building can be starred. -,f-v-f ,- kv 51 YI qivwwy of N07 Pretty serious business seems afoot as the boys don dark glasses in machine shop In Mechanical Drawing class students become familiar with tools that, if they plan to enter engineering or the related fields, they will be called on to use many times. This course also trains pupils to be accurate, neat, and fast in their work. A student comes in actual contact with the instruments of industry in Machine Shop. Here he learns the basic fundamentals of a career as a machinist. ln addition to operating machinery, the pupil learns to read blue prints and use precision measuring and metal hand tools. U Wood Shop covers many things besides fitting pieces of lumber together. A student learns free hand draw- ing, math for accurate measurement, painting, care, use of machines, and many other things important to an up-to-date carpenter. Mr. E, R, Radke Mr. Gilbert Palmer ML Eldred Lawrence - ae: N. UT T 1 X 5 - . . M 1' 1-1 vi gf 332 . 5 Chorus members are: First row-Ralph Rowland, K Howard Gordon, Robert Culpepper, H. .l. Forbes, Marie Creech, Kate Matthews, Pat Horton, Carolyn Blades, Peggy Wagner, Ruth Dillon. Second row-Kay Black, 'ig Sally Ankrom, Rosemary Creef, Shirley Taylor, Billy Marcum, Billy Winborne, David Wilda, Tommy Taylor, Tony Smith, Joyce Glover, Sheila P rnes. Third row- Virginia Cason, Ellen Miles, Kay hite, lris arce, kj Linda Gregg, Naomi Dillon, Rut Strickland, b 4' , Smith, Eileen Smith, Lester HaIds,A ally est ws . , il , ' Y, . S -f'3,.fg,p9g N I ' SX . 'v ' . A . f X dk . 'sf . 1 X X The shop boys work on pe an t 1 use foul he If chorus room. Now the me w 'tw ' i efx X hind the front row of girls. 3 Q fi YQ VTX, rm Ili! T LP The Girls' Ninette is composed of: First row--Mary Anne Harrison, 7- ' MISS ANN DOVE MISS SHIRLEY THOMPSON I I L C OWS AP 'lJUb'lee West Helen Adkins Sally Best faccompanustj Marilyn Nuckols V: g32 '45 H . ' Dolly Smith, Judy Cunningham, Phyllis Pierce. Second row-Glenda P I I . I . . I sri-1 X 1 Virginia Cason, Patsy Hobbs, ,Q L. 777' , 'VV ki t ii Barbara Forehand, Shirley Floyd, Kay Sawyer. Fourth row-Virginia Wynn, Sandra Supper, Carolyn Jarman, Helen Adkins, Linda Peele, Eleanor Curling, Sondra Hardy, Kenneth Edgerton, Ronnie Evans, Carol McClennan, Myrtle Sawyer, Christina Hall, June Nowell, Mrs. Goforth laccompanixtl. Firth row-Joan Martin, Frances Judd, Jeri Jarman, Margie Cottle, Judy Cunningham, Linda Smith, Pat Self, Gertaline Fulford, Patsy Hobbs, Martha Scott, Miss Dove, Bucky Flemming, Bonnie Smith. ' x The oiilice staff was well serenaded during the first part of the year. The chorus practiced in the room right next door. Still, neither they nor the teachers of the classes above that room seemed to obiect when they moved farther down into the other section when the building was finished. There is a beginners' chorus open to all students, an advanced chorus for which they may try out, to be selected by the chorus teachers, and a special group, the girls' ninette. Miss Thompson, due to a throat condi- tion, left at mid-term, but she was here to work with Miss Dove on the Christmas program sung at the Methodist Church. This was their biggest project of the yealr. Members of the chorus also sang faq Citric Club luncheons and other eventsgahd assisted in the Christmas ProQam over the P.A7 system. f 1 I M1 s ' I 55 X Q-., wc' , Some of the chorus students gather around for ci iam session after class. 33 if . f..:..s-ev-.f..fv? 1'-J A N.. .. 3, 4. 1- - H. Q - l ,Ling FQ H ,J Smith High School Band members are: From left to right: First row-Phillip Forehand, Woodie Ford, Betty Odell, Sue Williams, Shirley Brooks, Jackie Small, Eleanor Curling, Roberta Peebles, Sondra Hardy, Marilyn Nuckols, Elsie Gray, Ann Spry, June Taylor, Sandra Sapper. Second row -Lawrence Smith, Mary Ann Harrison, Jack Maher, Melvin Harper, Carol Bailey, Jimmy Pezzella, Betty Hasselt, R. E. Hanson, Director, Doug Ainsley, Melvin Livermnn, Billy Cullen, Sylvia De Friece, Allyn Winslow, Patty Radke, Frank Odell. Third row-Charles Bright, David Wilder, Charles Daniel, Earl Hollowell, Wade Brimer, Ray Megginson, Bobby Day, Raymond Hudson, Larry Smith. Fourth row-John Henry Smith, Mavis Porter, Carolyn Madrin, Richard Milteer, Gene Hale, Freddie Bryant, Tony Smith, Marvin Cutrell, Billy Skenes, Richard Costen, Billy Ainsley, Neal Cowand, Patricia Trotman, Ann McPherson, Thayne Cutrell. Un the Band Wagon. . . 33-.,i,..,g! -. .-9. K. Q.. r - - . . -.,,.. J A V if ..,' 'L 5 I ' Drill Team Members are: From left sq J VJ K. - Ni, K In ff, ,,, j i ,L i LN J I f K ' A right: First row-J. Middleton, l.. Yates. AS' Q , an A ,, . 5' . - . , .-,f5c..'v' ,A A . J B. Mansfield, M. Matthews, G. West, fix' A '24 Li- -- . H ' I We rf li: pi-535 .. K W T521 J in 113 E A. Jarvis, B. Parker, P. Messervy, R. K- l' . .' . 'f - 15,331-'S . 2, ,Q Q .,.. .f ,lk ' , Q . 33. 3, 43 T, 'Q I -I it ' A T ' --.. W ' , -e 5 , Creef, T. Grover. Second row-C. .fr If N . i D . ,. i ,W Q45 1 4 Auf ska fd , F 1 A .FQ . , 'IQ nf if S Porter, P. Wood, M. Smith, J. Cunning- gf Q5 lf ,De Q , , Q' - A R 5 ham, S. Torkenton, A. Mosely, P, if i -K i is . J 'K fl J J , 'ftf , fd' -ft S I Cooper, V. Barnett, B. Parker, J. Baird. . ' I , k ' W ,Q . 'C' K Third row-M. Stephens, J. Sneed, M. 44 Fix VJ' j s if V. Wilson, M. Falk, c. alcdes, M. Ander- A it J , f, son, G. Bryant, J. Alex, A. Brimer, M. 'ii in u Spivey. Fourth row-G. Richards, V. I K Cason, J. Holland, S. Horton, S. Hunt, M. Scott, A. Markland, W. Forbes, D. Tarkington, S. Taylor. Fifth row-S. Spencer, C. McClennan, P. Padgett, J. Mott, l.. Rawls, G. Ainsley, E. Jones, J. Griffin, J. Lowry, G. Deal. A--f' 'I ' ... L 2 f. 4!:E .H2 1 h'-,T--f vi P Q .n 'V' t l --nf .J ,-. ..,...---fe. U ,eww-Q !'? K' .T x 'L 2.2 ,f Shall we take it again from the top? Mr, Hanson leads a lively band session A good example of building is the hfty-Eve member Smith High School Band, which is under the direction of Mr. Richard E. Hanson. In the past year it has been expanding its activities: it took part in the Fire Prevention Parade, the Oyster Bowl Parade, and several others. They lent color to the football games by ioining forces with the Drill Team in presenting unique formations, as well as by providing music. Aften football season, the band took up concert music and com- peted in the District Music Festival held at Maury High School. There was also an Annual Music Festival at Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Mr. Hanson gave the band more advanced music this year, believ- Vlr Robert Walls, Drill Team Director ing the harder the band works the better it will be. Y x C1 mJ Yfx'--X MR. RICHARD E. HANSON, Band Director -av 'Q NQY s sa , 'A QQ? Q3 iw SN. '-5 .,-gi, Gag, H av, ti -.sv , .is x i w I J' ve' IJ f i E1 I il xi ,, Roberta Peebles Drum Maiorette s 14 sg. F fx. '151 -L me r.,,,,,..,.. 5 1 A X L, Xxx i'n..A' Diversified Occupations Class: From left to right: First row-Merlene Stone, Barbara Cochran, Jean Pearl Jones, Mallory Everton, Frances ' ' ' d N l Judd. Upton, Miss Smith, Carolyn Staltord. Second row-Robert Boyd, Shirley Walker, Gayle Williams, .lean Outlan , eson We Wnrk in Diversi ied Uccupations Typing :lass was never like this! Carolyn is hard at work at Tidewater Insurers. , f - t- 34' .v K' lfl G, Drive it straight! Mallory wields a hammer as though from experience. Mallory works at Greenough's. The D. O. Class is for the benefit of the students who wish to work part-time and still attend school. To be eligible for Diversified Occupations, a student must attend 15 periods a week at school, and work 15 hours at his iob. The coordinator, Miss Smith, works closely with these students, seeing that they keep up in their studies and get good grades in both school and work, for they must pass both to remain in the class. Only students who are responsible and trustworthy are allowed to do this work, since the principle aim of the department is to develop independence in the pupils. D.O. Omcers. First row, left to right: Carolyn Stafford, President, Sponsor, Miss Smith, Jean Jones, VicevPresident, Second row: Barbara Cochran, Secre- tary, Mallory Everton, Treasurer. Absent from pic- ture: Jay Ashley, Recorder, How do you like then? Shirley Walker shows Yvonne flllfggtow tCA !o C017 Boss some of the quality merchandise at Altschuls'. 'Bits P , , A! 1 SI' , ,K ,kk I , 1' 4. ' f' is i I ,ig ,. in - sehr.. x . ' 2 Stack 'om up! Robert Boyd is at work in the Colonial Store in Campostella Physical Education GUN TEN TS Varsity Football ..... J. V. Football ......... Varsity Basketball J. V. Cheerleaders J. V. Basketball .. Varsity Cheerleaders ..... Wrestling ................. Student Council .. Bible Club ............ Future Teachers Club .... Annual ................ Quill 8. Scroll Tri-Hi-Y .......... Beta Club ...... .. Senior Dance Homecoming b I Junior Dance Q.,... r K w,,. ,-.- ..?' ,.,--- . J ff ,Q 4,4 j- y,.-3 J, 5- -r':Q.- -'T f' if -gf 'f 5 -1- '1.1' ' 211' 4 f ,,w. .ff 4 .,f- , - 1 we-If he .J 1'f 1 b .Q f .....Page, 40 Pgef '42-. 4 .........'.ffPage 46 1. ,, Q .......'.5g.Z...,.-Page A48 '. ....gs...i.gl.'fPage 51 5 ..... 52 . r .... ...... Page 54 ,- ,.... ...... Page '56 NI.. ..... .... ....... Page 581, Y, .....f:...g.....5.......Page'32 ' ' 4-----, ---- --.--.-- Pc-996.3 .f .......5....g....,2........Page-A64 ' ff 2 - . G .. .... S .... ........ P age 68.' J, n, . ,..5....5.........Pqge 69' 5 lf ....:f...S,.........Page 7.0 5.........Page .13 4' .ml .545 Q.. .......PageQf74A.h'l,,' .. .......Page 76h'T l I 'F 1 ' , .1'fg3l I 1 it 4 if .1 .2 Z I B ,J , ' 1, '-437 'L V - iff' J - Ulf .-7.11 s s -' -fgfjip -L ,, 1-f, ,- Q KKK-Q,vx F . m. ',- I :,rgx' .1 ... f W? , 5 L1 1 L' P... . l . x iii, f . I , ' ,I Qffbs - . 1 5 - Q.. 3.4 -, ,t f u 'Y f ' 9- 47-P 53521 f - Q 5 +I 'l P' 444 .H WM?- - -.si -- D'.q2' ,-f .41 ,. ,r ., 4 I,-1-. .469 ,. , 9 4,221 0'-' 4 A- X . are 7 - ,asf-aw '4 '-1- --.,. -l-'.v'g-'f -s- V Y. M ,',.-tx . , R'--if -. - -448.31 we 'S 9 A-.' , 1 , +' X 4. 1 F , , lf!! of 5 5 si 4 5 1 , 4. , s abr, A , 4 1 e 1, A se- 4 , F' s , g L J , Tj. A A .Pu .- 5 sr , 4 '51, I ? I H i at ' 1 J , f-. 2 ' ' f , 1' s 1 ' ,NRQ ,H 5 4 RQ 1 . f - s w s 5 ,f - 2 x ' 4 4- A f f J 1 S t - 1 P 1 7 0- 1 B :- . .4 .4- Q 1 'll 4 - .. k .,., , ' Y- I N x.. A si: , 44 ,' - ,- - L 3,.f,--1 ' . A- , J Q .127 I 4-.,' .gi ' K-Eb , K - . 31- A 225- i- 2x1'3'Ce ' 'N - . 1-4.t',J-13's ' ' - s. 4' 1' 3-.ff s 5.ll P'L. 1 1 ,- S ' ., ' 1 I. ' T ' f- Kgs' - .- - A- - tf' -rj' --J - --' -1 1 . ,I .. f M. - ' 'ga-.J A - -,-.,....ieff,.4, 5 4 --1-. ...fe , .-.LF -aff? 'N' .fd vaugv lk AC NI! UE Strictly Speaking Physical Education should be included in the Curriculum Section. How- ever, since so many sports activities are outgrowth of the physical education department, it seemed logical to introduce the activities with it. All students attend daily Physical Education classes and participate in sports and physical training under the direction of competent gym instructors. Sportsin which they take part are changed frequently so that in the course of the year the student has a chance to try his hand at football, basketball, wrestling, volleyball, baseball, and numerous others. Health classes were also held regularly for the purpose of teaching body care and first aid. By closing the sliding doors the gym instructors can convert the larger gym into two units where they can conduct separate boys' and girls' Under tha supervision of Mr. Freur, these boys in health class practice A bcindaging. W ,,.w4 9 S. f JVM .-f wJW,,,.,.,ff .uf-'r Without a gymnasium, the girls' gym class did not seem like a class at all, but with the coming of the second semester and the opening of the rest ot the building, the familiar routine began again-the rush to find gym suits and tennis shoes, the poor aching muscles from calisthenics, the playing of indoor games that had been missing from the schedule in the fall. During the fall and winter months the girls' physical education classes participated in such sports as volleyball, fieldball, basket- ball, and soccer, but with the coming of spring they turned to softball, folk dancing, and other games. The classes also met to study health and personal hygiene, nutri- tion, and driver education. W Y' Xu Clean, adequate shower rooms are one of the most appreciated features of the new gym. , This basket room is where the girls leave their school clothes and valuables while they are taking gym. .I...yX 'll 1 FY X X 1 7 -as-:4..f.1i i 5, f if , . Q ' I 4 'gi . ,, ' if If b Q ii f g . ihe , X I M -7 . . S' ,h hh A L , fi K f,, , ,QW , wp M, I .Q,,x. W .vnu 5 X - Fx I .gp 5 if f 1 , k,,, , , Of N is , in . Mx . ' Q, ' 1 1 A in IL. ' fx- Alu-lfxr Qi fee I il- f XX SP? www M :Li when A 'hd is Ts , f 'fi.' i S? -an-'mf' iff' . 'S-.Q km ' V vm- -W Rkww . If J. 53-'xx 1,f,'V 1 ,v W -+ ZA? ii ,J ,E , , ,Mr tr 'A .. .,. ,,, fem ., 1 m f' 41910-'a fl- XL 410 ,. LM-nf ,pv- -+,, rv-f!r. f-- - ar'-4- fit. fffrv ' 7 I My gym! I ' 1-4,651 In this season's first game the Tigers traveled to Covington for a victory. Next came the contest with State Champions Wilson in which we were defeated after playing a good first half. In one of the year's most exciting games the team licked Maury for the first time in over 25 years. Our next three were defeats with Granby, Hermitage, and Cradock, but the Tigers played good ball in every game. Things began to look up as we took last year's champions, Hampton, 32-21. Then we took off to Petersburg, where we won over a smaller, younger team. Our Homecoming game enabled us to play Fishburne for the first time, which we defeated. The season came to a finish in the rain as we won over Norview and held on to the Pilot-Tiger Trophy. I - 4 An exultanl team carries an equally happy coach og the field This CONN N papa! Jimmy Thompson, center, scoops a pass 35 yards for a Tiger T.D. . - I 'S H Q away from the intended Hampton receiver and sprints about 'ir ,A,.,.4-.. iff 41 n 'A , 44 ,A 1 ix Dishuroom goes down on c shoesfring tackle during ihe game wifh Maury. as v . X , Tigers over Maury, Hampton, Nurview Touchdown! Darvin Richards lunge: through ihe Maury line to pick up six points. Hn.. Y ,, . v A ,qa'0' Allen Templeton needs o little help, buf Dish is on the way. All of this happened ul the Hermitage game. I 'Q 'Y .X 'YKYJIAMVUQX 'lie Gary Dishareon gains yardage as Buddy Alex- ander keeps an eye out for the Fishburne boys. 45 H QSQQJWQ Q fm U5 ....v0f7 4, JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM. From left to right, First row: Woody Ford, Danny Sutton, Walter Davenport, Gene Hale, Gene Clymer, Connly Bass. Second row: Jack Croson, Jimmie Hodges, Ray Sfarrette, Jimmy Stratton, Jimmie Rowan, Ralph Haywood, Leroy Baker. Third row: Manager, Billy Young, Ronnie White, Leon Penland, Howard Gordon, Mike Carter, Billy Phelps, J. T. Haley, Mr. Vincent Marshall, coach. I. M Football Crawford Walters side steps to get away from one lackler, but is pulled down Mr. Vincent Marshall, a graduate of the University of l!Y Uf10ll'1eI'- Virginia, coaches the J. V. team. 'iii 4. P 1 - ,-1. t, W ,- i A X, 1 if 4 s M,-I fi Jif51'4fi'g7 .rf sz t ,11g3,,.5 - '1-' 4 '5 'T sf? , K A 1 i . 4 ' . V .,,,,,, x..,':,g.kJZ '. H x , ., W ,xx r 'u K - . ll v f H Ls? id E ir . .AJ - .:f'.i1,t' TA' f 'Q 1 -Wx , .1 X . J, Stratton and White move over too lute to help cu player pinned Behind his bIo:ker,WaI1ers moves up for on goin. in hy two Courtlunal men. Refusing to be stopped by one mon, Ralph Haywood drags c tackle with him before being brought down. X s bv Q if .v - X, ,ig .ur ig, is . QM mm r g 1 1 'S X A 2 5,5 Coach Frear gives the team a e k du ing ilu time out: they receive it 'th ns. ra The Varsity Squad: From front to back-Ronnie Evans, Bill Story, Shelton Str yker, Kenny Wyatt, Bo Wilder, Ken Edgerton, Bucky Flem- ming, Lowell Chappell, Alan Templeton, Willis Bell, Jimmie Bunn, William Stephens and Jimmie Pezzella, manager. .aww w...Q:S4ii4.2.iFe,L'saw 'f gag Basketball Newport News .. ,, Wilson . .. ....V... Maury .... Cradock , Norview ..A, , Catholic ., . Hampton . Granby ...., Danville .,...,,., Suftolk ....V ........ Newport News ...., Catholic ....,, Maury .,,,.,, Norview .. Hampton .... Cradock ,,a7,, Granby .,,, Warwick . Warwick .,.... Wilson .,... WE THEY 34 49 30 53 61 79 53 59 72 74 46 64 36 75 51 65 45 55 53 55 54 58 lovertimel 48 50 lovertimel 53 50 42 46 39 51 71 63 .......6O 53 ....,..61 51 56 55 42 64 The Varsity Basketball team is another good example of building. To have a good team, the members must work together with the coach and their team- mates, the Smith team has done that this year. The team was complimented, too, by the others teams that played them, for their fine sportsmanship. The team played under a handicap-Phil Davis, expected to be one of the star players, was lost at the beginning of the season, and then Ronnie Evans was iniured, the squad had to be rebuilt twice. The number of games lost was rother depressing, but the ones that we did win were extremely important. The win over Maury knocked that team out of first place, for his performance in that game, Kenny Edgerton was Player Of The Week For Tidewater. All the wins were in League competition, and the tive wins equal the record of the past three years of South Norfolk. The new gym, ready for the second term, was a big help to the players. The floor is said to be one of the best in the league. Kenny Edgerton shoots against Maury at Maury, as Story, 22, and Chappell, 20, look on. In an overtime game at Smith High, Willis Bell makes a one hand shot. ,49 LGA ,,:kQ,,k 5-,m,, Y W , W l,'H-,V f,., adv ' 3 K, S , .A ,,, '- 4.3 i tt ,af .df-1 .7 A. vs if. ' 'fQ.f4.! L f KrI,L,xl4 X1 ,E LL W 'Lg I 174-gal ll 413:51 I LMT? ,aff ,urf-X .l. V. Cheerleaders are: From left to righn' First row: Loretta ff' Touchdown! Cheers come from all the Junior Varsity Cheerleaders. Newberry, Mary Wilson, Patsy Hobbs, Pat Scott, Linda Gregg, ' ' 'J , Carolyn Blades. Second row: Eleanor Jones, Betty Hassell, Linda H , ? NA J ff Peele. - ' ' fe ' 0 . fl Cf VM , ,KL life! J,q,.xj . . EBI' 93 El'S f J-ff ...JL- I-flvfv' ri It is from the Junior Varsity that the Varsity Cheerleaders are chosen. LL L!Lfc,2!V ,gf Early in the fall, tryouts are held for the J. V. squad. After several weeks of practice, learning the yells, and actions, under the supervision of varsity members, the eliminations were held. The iudges, chosen from Class and S.C.A. officers as well as faculty members, iudge the girls in groups of four. From these groups they choose the J. V. Cheerleaders. The J. V. Cheerleaders act as the mainstay and chief support of the Junior Varsity Football and Basketball Teams, helping to build the school spirit and attitudes of fair play that are so much a part of a high school education. lt was with well-earned pride that the Junior Varsity Cheerleaders marched in full uniform of royal blue skirts and white sweaters led by their co-captains, Loretta Newberry and Jeanette Gay. fi ADA -fa 6 Lflf' V t LV Go, Tigers! The J. V. cheerleaders don't seem to be worried about the outcome of the game. Loretta Newberry and Jeanette Gay, co-captains. TW' A 'L 7 4 ffl . .y .m L., '1 e 1 l I l ix t E11 I l No.1 A: thu COACH VINCENT MARSHALL The members of the Junior Varsity basketball team are students who are too young to be on the Varsity Squad. They play the JV teams of the schools the varsity plays. The mem- bers work their way up to the senior squad. The team got of? to a slow start this season, due to lack of experience-only one boy returned to the squad from last year. Then, too, some of the boys had to be replaced. But when the boys hit their stride, they began making up for lost time. They even defeated the Norview JV's twice. Coach Vincent Marshall, when asked about outstanding players, said that the players all did well, with diFFerent boys outstanding at each game. We salute both the coach and his team 'For their fine show- ing this year. . IL Basketball Newport News .... Wilson ............... Maury ...... Cradock .... Norview ............... Norfolk Catholic ,.,.. Hampton ........... Granby .... Danville ..... Suffolk .............. Newport News .... Norfolk Catholic ..... Maury .................. Norview ...... Hampton .... Cradock Granby ....... Warwick .... Warwick ...... Wilson ....... ....,.,.... J. V. Squad members are: Wilbert Harrell, James Stringfield, Wayne Henley, L L L L L L L L L L L L L Woody Ford, Paul Farehan Bondutrant Coil? Oliver, James Earwood, Sherwood Jones, John QQ., JAfz,JJf' WW E.- l ' .lki 1 sp ft 'sw' 5 5 4 F as WTR L3 kiifs . h .- 'gift ' J, Give 'Em a Yell, The cheerleaders helped in building school spirit this year, working against some difliiculty. With no auditorium to use, they held pep assemblies out on the field. They led in cheering at all the footfall and basketball games, as well. They decorated the goalposts before each football game, and then appeared in the splendor of their new navy skirts and white sweaters-uni- forms of which they were iustly proud. They marched in the Homecoming Pa- rade, the biggest event of the season, on November 12. The cheerleaders tried to encourage school spirit and gain support for the team, and to create good sportsmanship among the students by setting them a good cheerleaders are: Counter clock wise Naomi Dillon, Ruth Dillon, Jerusha Sykes, Leah Rae Etheridge, Peggy Horton, Diane Madrin, Linda Marshall, Mary Henley, Re- becca Grissom, Kay Stallings, Flora Eason, center, Jane Peterson. On the night before the day of the first home game, o pep rally, march and bon tire get the students into the football spirit. Cheerleaders r 'L .hx ,am Q ,N Y N 5 . 74-A P10 eeemgwuwec heerleuders and bench seem lo h uve the some idea. f. .-5 ' z IX 5-- ,rw Borefo 1 ll X e . S, Mr. Dann X of Diane? Never u dull MK.-.W ' 'X v moment when the cheerleaders decorate the l gon posts. is ul d Mary V. discuss flo I... C....loL -L..,..-I.. X2 55 wars. He provided ,.A.... -..A ul... uhhh.. -5 R ?1e rf! . . ,. S ZH Q' EEQ54 X if TQ. 'I-fb W n I 'iii es N Q J 'B 59'-5 Cv-V The wrestling team includes: First row-Melvin Harper, Werda Wynn, Charles Scott, Ray Carlyle, Jerry Walls. Second row-Preston Jackson Billy Dobson, Crawford Walters, Billy Bateman, Jack Maher, Tony Morrisette. Third row-Bill lnderwise, Gayle Baker, Darwin Richards, Billy .lanes Ed Burlas, Coach Harrison. Wrestling Wrestling, a comparatively new sport in school, proved to be gaining in popularity this year as each match drew a good crowd of spectators. A clean sport, with few iniuries, wrestling gives each boy an even chance by having him wrestle a boy of his own weight class. Smith High is proud especially of one of its wrestlers, Billy Bateman, who moved all the way up to the finals at the Pan America Games in Texas. To a person accustomed to football, baseball, and basketball, wrestling seems unusual. Even though Smith High has a wrestling team, only one from the team wrestles at a time. A boy is iudged on a point system according to the advantages he gains rather than just on falls, as in professional wrestling. Bill lnderwise rides his opponent to the mat . Wwlyff' WMM 9' . I Ed Burlas drives in for a near fall. Bill Bateman up-ends his opponent. Charles Scott tangles with n Granby grappler, 3. LK 'Nw' MR. DICK HARRISON Conrh This group of students was on hand to welcome Billy Bateman home from Son Antonio where he participated in the Pan American Games try-outs, Billy went all the way to the finals where he was defeated to become the second highest man in the Nationals in his weight class. He was the youngest man entered in these events. I X ., ,, . .. , i . rpg A W i lei J 2 Q FJ 5 R Le-A X' s 2: nfl i 'MEM 'S' l'I'lXl'4t! VII lill.ll1INm.gmi I ff The Student Cooperative Association, the voice of the student 1... body, has represented the school quite ably this year. Over- coming the handicap of an unfinished building, the S. C. A. had an entirely successful year. my Members of the Student Council Cone of the many names it is called? are elected from the homerooms, presidents of the classes, and organizations, and the S. C. A. olificers, who are elected the previous spring. The Tri-C Federation, State Convention, and District meets recognized Smith High for the things that the students themselves accomplished through the S. C. A.-the one-way stair system, situation. A Sl l 5. C. A. Oficers show ol? their bulletin board. They are: Philip Davis, second Vice-President, Pat Nicholas, President, Rebecca Grissom, secre- tary, and Betty Ruth Carden, first Vice-President. S. C. A. Representatives smiling in spite of the cold. From left to right: First row: Beverly O'Hagen, Betsy Thomas, Jimmy Bocock, Ann Haste. Second row: Don Ambrose, Ann Markland, Patsy Hobbs, Margaret Johnson, Roberta Peebles, Peggy Wagner, Yvonne Bass, Ruth Dillon. Third row: Lawrence Gregg, Peggy Horton, Linda Peele, Gail Simmonds, Mary V. Henley, Linda Marshall, Jane Peterson, Barbara Graves, Glenda Bates. Fifth row: Betty Jo Spann, Sharon Cooper, Darwin Richards, Jimmy Fentress, Betty Hassell, Mary Westmoreland, Jeanette Gay, Betty lou Witherington, Diane Madrin. Sixth row: Ed Shipley, Paul Rule, Crawford Walters, Rebecca Grissom, Philip Davis, Sally Best, Jimmie Pezzella, Eileen Smith, Pat Nicholas. . cs..- .1 gn, Mx g 3 . W i Page . Q.-. may aff NCI! tar -L., -it ,449 Bible Club, bulletin boards, and the handling of the lunch - ship pins. ' Projects, proiects, proiects-the S. C. A. has a million of 'em. Smith High, huge as it is, can scarcely hold them all. The Student Cooperative Association is bigger, better, and busier than ever before. No sooner was the Homecoming over than the council members began planning the mailing of Christmas cards at school, stamped with TB seals, and collection of toys for needy children. They donated the giant Christmas tree in the down- stairs hall, too. That was only the beginning--the Tri-C planning meeting was held here, so a committee was appointed to redecorate the S. C. A. room, the Student Handbook and Code of Ethics were revised, and the Bible Club was re-organized. As a reward and reminder of their efforts the members of the S. C. A. all receive member M X7 X 1 Q an C Yi b Q3 -JLW ..f1 ,Qw- ...n I' 7 X Z ,- f 1 f ,- , N -was Q, ' 1 s Q 3 will .ff ff!!! 'K A ' ui Pat Nicholas President of th S , e . C. A. poses with Mrs. Mary Babb and Mrs. Flora Howell, co-sponsors These faithful three ha k ve wor ed hard to make the 4. . . urst S. C. A. at Smith High successful. Philip Davis, Peggy Wagner, Jeanette Gay, ond C rawford Walters study the topics for discussion at the S. C. A. District meetin th Suffolk. g at they attended in 3 Company Comin'l Don Ambrose, Jane Peterson and Betty .lo Spann straighten up the S. C. A. room. nybedy hungry? William, Jackie, Larry, and Patsy are trying to give us the impression that in ' ' ' ey re preparing the barbecue supper sponsored by the S. C. A. Aren't h aprons? te boys cute in those 59 5.2 4 x' x ,,3 Q 'N The S. C. A. sponsored Homecoming. Riding on this parade float are Kay Stallings, Jerusha Sykes, and Kay Wh' candidates for Homecoming Q lte, ueen. 'VL tif xx ... ,C 3' y Mi.. Stacks of Christmas if J cards stamped with TB seals were mailed in the As a traditional Christmas project, the Council members helped the school. This proiert raised over thirteen dollars for the TB fund. South Norfolk Fire Department collect toys to distribute privileged. to the under- Patricia Nicholas, Ralph Dixon, Churchland S. C. A. Prosidontg Chick Smith, Cradock S. C. A. President, and Miss Elizabeth West, Tri-C Federation sponsor, talk with English officers to NATO, Wing Commander William Berinter of the Royal Air Force, and Captain Howard T. Quinn. , , 1i- '7- Club represenkalives are: First row-Peggy Wagner, Ruth Dillon, Sharon Cooper, Yvonne Boss, Don Ambrose, Roberta Peebles. Second row-Mory Westmoreland, Mory V. Henley, Diane Mnclrin, Jeanette Guy, Gail Simmonds, Linda Marshall. Third row-Jimmy Pezzellc, Foul Rule, Ed Shipley, Sally Besl, Belly Jo Sponn, Peggy Horton. gs . 1 My - 3. 5 i fbq T. I i , 3 Q1 X.. '--...K The cast and producers of the Christmas program discuss plans for retaping the program to send to S. I. P. A. Lawrence Gregg played the Shepherd: DlOf1G Tark- ington, the angel, Paul Rule and Ed Shipley were technical directors, and Don Ambrose wrate the story, Hvolfesn- Mvrgie Falk, absent from the picture, read the Forensic Club part of the shepherd. Forensics really grew up this year. There were approximately sixty students participating, a greater number than ever before in the history of South Norfolk. The Forensic Club was formed to promate interest, and the members set to work early in the year to prepare for the events scheduled for the spring. In creative writing, .the students submitted short stories, poems, and essays to be entered in the writing booklets to be sent to Charlottesville. Public speaking students practiced their orations for months beforehand, and the poetry and prose readers read and read. The spelling group memorized words they had never heard before and the drama group rehearsed Overtones , until they could go through it in their sleep. Ed Shipley and Paul Rule turn knobs at the public address system and The Club undertook several big projects this year, and set some precedents to be followed by students for years to come. Forensics took to the air. Devotions were presented each morning over the PA system, either live or on tape. At Christmas time, a half hour pro- gram was recorded, using the choir as a background to the play, which was written and produced by students. Something entirely new to Tidewater schools was started here this year-our own radio station, is to be staffed and run by students, under supervision of the faculty, and the school board, and the city-on much the some principle as the annual and magazine. The officers of the Forensic Club are: President, Ed Shipley, Treasurer, Linda Peelepand Secretary, Patsy Hobbs. mano cons ole. A JZLQN WXL. -rf if .T sw Wig!! liit '. 93 , M E 1 'S 'I ll.. Tw- .5 J! -1 ll' A-' 95- CIN, .Iv , Mrs. Payne shows Mary Ann and Ruth how to till out the register, very F. T. A. Officers are Mary Ann Harrison, Program Chairman, Ruth important in a teacherk life. Dill0I'1, President, Peggy Horton, Secretary-Treasurer, Patsy Hobbs, vice- President. F uture Teachers Club Under the guidance of Mrs. Odom, the Future Teachers of America Club, sought to carry out its aims, which are to interest more students in the teaching profession and prepare these students in character and mind for the responsible position they will hold. With president, Ruth Dillon, the club carried out several projects during the year, some of which were an all-day visit with the Future Teachers Club of Maury High School and sub- stituting in the elementary grades. Meetings were held twice a month with a program during one meeting and business during the next. Members of the Future Teachers Club hold u meeting. They are: From left to right: Mary Ann Harrison, Patsy Hobbs, Peggy Wagner, Ruth Dillon, Patty Radlce, Peggy Horton, Mrs. Odom, sponsor. .. .G ,pgs xx .se- alr' .fs sh it lfi ef- X ggi is 'K rf? 'Nr' -dun-by lb . Mrs. Lottie B. Waters, Advisor The 1955 Tiger Staff, enthusiastic and eager to be- gin, started work on the 1955 edition early in May of last year. The Tiger Staff aimed to produce the best of year- books, capturing in the pages of this book the smiles, hard work, and rewards, of this, the first year in Oscar Frommel Smith High School. Everyone in the school played a very important part in producing this yearbook, from the busy typists who produced articles with amazing speed, to the enthusi- astic students who went to solicit advertisements. The advertising department felt confident the goal of S3000 would be met. The Circulation StaFF had as their goal to place in the hand of each individual a copy of the Tiger . The Stat? boasts of fifty trainees composed of under- classmen interested in producing the Annual. We have tried to portray for you the personality of our school in the sincere hope that it meets your ap- proval as you peruse the pages of this, your 1955 Tiger , 'J Below: Yvonne Bass, Advertising Manager, Betty Spunn, Business Manager, Barbara Berry, Senior Assistant, and Mrs. Hornbuclnle, their adviser, pause briefly from their work. ix V' l K IQ Above: The Literary Editor, Dan Ambrose, and her assistant, Paul Rule, watch with interest as Mrs. Waters points out a few changes to be made. Below: It's a success story as the department heads present flowers to Mrs. Waters and Mr. Wisniewslri to celebrate mov' ing into the new Publications room. Q! Above: Miss West, Dolly Smith, Circulation Man- ager, Murrill Rodgers, Dolores Everett, and Edward Shipley of the Circulation Department admire a sales promotion poster. Annual Trainees From top to bottom: Left group-Bill Story, Peter Miuell, Herman Dennis, Crawford Walters, Jimmie Perliinson, Essie Willis, Dorothy Beard, Jimmie Fen- tress, Eleanor Jones, Patty Radlre, Billy Jones, Sally Best, Juanita Ainsley, Pat Hobbs, Sally Jennings, Lou Rawles, Peggy Wagner, Betty Witherington, Mary Matthews, Jackie Small. Right group-Phil Davis, Barbara Graves, Betty Hassell, Gayle Ainsley, Beverly Parker, Linda Peele, Pat Trotman, Susan Ambrose, Diane Tarkington, Jeanette Gay, Glenda Bates, Mary Wilson, Ann McPherson, Pat Scott, Linda Gregg, Ann Haste, Betsy Thomas, Diane Madrin, . .. .. . . ,. .. r 1- r f.r,,i,, U Ji - 2 C- The Hi- Y and To quote the handbook, the purpose of Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y is to create, maintain and extend throughout the home, school, and community, high standards of Christian char- acter. They are the Y.M. and Y.W.C.A. of high school. Both organizations were quite active this year, Hi-Y is affiliated with the national Hi-Y, and members attended the District Council supper meetings each month. Represen- tatives were sent to the Hi-Y Convention. Here at Smith High, they entered a float in the Home- coming Parade, decorated in their colors of red and white. At Christmas time, they held a Toy Dance for the fire- men's fund. Toward the end of the year they had a paper drive for the welfare department. The Tri-Hi-Y gained national amliation this year, and planned to send representatives to the convention in February. Their Mother-Daughter banquet and Faculty Baby Contest were their outstanding activities. r.. Hi-Y Omcers are: Billy Cullen, Secretary-Treasurer, Murrill . Rodgers, President, Bobby Wilder, Sergeant at arms: and Dalton Sawyer, Vice-President. FX, 'A . Qs. . Q E 'Q X st Q6 so Hi-Y Club members include: First row-Billy Cullen, Murrill Rodgers, Bobby Wil er, Dalton Sawyer, Herman Dennis, Butch Johnson, Crawford Walters. Second Row-Preston Jackson, Danny Sutton, Billy Jones, Woody Ford, Rodwick Baines, Johnny Fletcher, Aubrey Tarkington, larry Tuttle. Third row-Phil Davis, Vincent Matthews, Dickie Schwartz, larry Smith, Doug Twine, Vincent Luck, Werdna Wynne, Jack Maher, Dan Hughes, James Erwoocl, Ronnie White. 4 ,N Tri-Hi- Y Mary is arranging some of the faculty baby pictures lor the Tri-Hi Y project, Club omcers are: First row--Miss Roberson, sponsor, Glenda Bates, Sergeant at Arms, Margaret Johnson, Vice-President, Miss Dove, sponsor. Second row -Betty Witherington, Reporter, Mary V. Henley, Treasurer, Rebecca Grissom, Chaplain, Mary NVe5tmorelancl, President, Sharon Cooper, Secretary. K i l i i ' X Qt, QQ' eq ,se 'SQ ss, iN -J ' XY' .Qa- -lin i. Tri-Hi-Y members are: Miss Dove, Pat Cooper, Ann Marklancl, Betty Parker, Kate Matthews, Kay Stallings, Betsy Thomas, Anne Haste, Miss Roberson. Second row- Robcrta Peebles, Margaret Johnson, Ann McPherson, Glenda Bates, Jackie Small, Ann Richardson, Leah Rae Etheridge, Sylvia Harrell. Third row-Pat Horton, Jane Pet- erson, Sally Ankrom, Sheila Barnes, Mary V. Shrieves, Ellen Hewitt, Susan Ambrose, Peggy Horton, Pat Scott, Barbara Forehand. Fourth row-Barbara Roach, Patti Radko, Carol Thomas, Jeanette Gay, Barbara Hall, Carol Richardson, Gertelen Fulford, Betty O'Dell, Mary Westmoreland, Betty Witherington. Fifth row-Gail Ainsley, Rebecca Grissom, Dianv Madrin, Mary Henley, Kay White, Betty Hassell, Mavis Porter, Linda Peele, Sharon Cooper, Sally Best. W 'M' . . x yu . 3 'N 1 59 5 LM C 1 X 1 , Rig -Wx G Quill and Scroll . it f .45 K ' A llkk E A Homecoming float was sponsored by the Quill 8. Scroll, Tattler, and Tiger. The Quill and Scroll, or as it is known by its more official name, the International Honorary Society of High School Journalists, is in its second year at Smith High. lts purpose is to encourage those students interested in iournalism to strive for higher goals in this work. Since the local club is new, most of the time has been spent in organization. Besides the election of new officers, members are considering a chapter name. The outstand- ing activity of the club is the sponsoring of The Tattler. Dolly Smith, Secretary, and Paul Rule, President, confer on the pin orders for new members. Quill and Scroll members are: Seated-Betty Jo Spann, Barbara Berry, Paul Rule, Dolly Smith, Don Ambrose, Peggy Horton, Jean Rae Jones, Diane Madrin. Standing-Ann McPherson, Flora Eason, Pat Nicholas, Peter Mizelle, Ed Shipley, 68 Juanita Ainsley, Betty Lou Witherington, Glenda Bates, Philip Davis. The Tattler In December the first issue of the Tattler, the school's first magazine, was published. The magazine, containing pictures, news and feature stories, comes out three times yearly and is the only one of its type in the Tidewater area. Sponsored by the Quill and Scroll, the Tattler was designed to fill the gap left by the discontinuation of the newspaper and to give students a medium for journalistic expression. Staff positions are held by underclassmen who are training to work on the Tiger in their Senior year. lillllilllll llll fl, i' Ann McPherson, Circulation Manager, Betty Lou Witherington, Photography Editor, Diane Madrin, Editor-in-Chief, Juanita Ainsley, Literary Editor, Philip Davis, Exchange Editor, Betty Hassell, Advertising Manager, and Peter Mizelle, Make-up Editor, are the big wheels of the Tattler staff. 3 if N.. F' Ed Shipley has done much of the photo- graphy work for the Tattler. Cftfcl f 7 lffhf At ilfxft' ' I 0, 1 1 ,ki K ty . .Wil , 7, 1 I ,! , ll tt . .1 V. ix VL K' l LJ f ' J' 3 1,1 N 1 if L i 1 'vi' eff ' ,Lu ,tl U 7 ,,.p'x. ,N ,xl F12 1 ty Tattler staff members are: Seated-Judy Fuller, Gayle Ainsley. Nancy Matthews, Flora Eason, Ann McPherson, Betty Hassell, Diane Mudrin, Juanita Ainsley, Jean Rae Jones, Sally Best, Glenda Bates, Susan Ambrose. Standing-Jackie Small, Ann Richardson, Linda Gregg, Pat Scott, Diane Tarkington, Patsy Trotman, Billy Skenes, Jimmy Perkinson, Bill Story, Betty Lou Witherington, Ed Shipley, Phil Davis, Billy Jones, Willis Bell, Peter Mizelle, Ann Haste, Ann Markland. N 69 My Beta Club Beta Club officers are: Miss West, sponsor, Gail Simmonds, president, Mary Henley, treasurer, Roberta Peebles, secretory, and Yvonne Bass, vice-presi- dent. Gathering this canned food for a needy family was the outstanding Beta proiect. f . I e.Ff ,, fexggmggg aft: Beta Club members are: First row-Yvonne Bass, Gail Simmonds, Roberta Peebles, Mary Henley, Frances Voliva. Second row-Betty Carden, Sally Best, Betty Jo Spann, Sharon Cooper, Paul Rule. . ,i X The Beta Club,.which is composed of Seniors and Juniors, is an honorary society that accepts members on a basis of character, leadership and achievement. Un- like most clubs, students do not know they are to be members until they are tapped at one of the Beta Club assemblies, usually twice each year. Although the Beta Club is an honorary club, it is also an active group. This year they sponsored the Home- coming Dance in cooperation with the Student Coopera- tive Association. It was a success and proved to be a fitting climax to the Homecoming celebration. At Christmas, the Betas helped needy families through their canned food collection and brought cheer through Cl gift to a student who had been homebound for sev- eral months. fs .cb 'ID F ' wi' School this year has been hectic, with clubs and organizations, proiects and home- work all rolled together, but it has been fun. The ball games, the dances, make-shift methods of eating lunch and taking gym were all fun-now that they're over and we can look back on them. The mingled relief and excitement that we felt when the rest of the building was opened is something else that won't be soon forgotten. All in all, the first year at Smith High was a good One. 'Q'-b 3 pf School Life The game must be a good one tonight, everyone seems to be excited as the boys give their tickets to Mrs. Hornbuckle and Miss Price. 1g,,,1 NF -NM of Bae may --5 . sf X ' is- i ,li l i ' ' - ,5 +2 I Cxokl. . Above: Now, naw, such big snowballll The boys are letting all this snow go to their heads-or maybe it's the girls' 71 h ada, ' ' elcome part of the out-of-class E ' d t da . The pleasant atmosphere of the cafeteria is a w Below: Lunch certainly looks goo o y l'lOUl'S. 1 lc st O 01 Jill U Q Q QCUXQX Binh By February the AUDI TURIUM could be used The students really missed the auditorium this year -no assemblies, pep rallies or special programs could be presented until the auditorium was completed. When the house lights dimmed on the night of Feb- ruary T8th, practically all of the 742 seats were oc- cupied, the audience realized that all this had been well worth waiting for. Play production was much more effective with the new facilities: the dressing rooms with good lighting and make-up shelves, the spacious stage and splendid projection of the sound system and the lights. The lights were especially im- QS' rg.. ' 3 us I portant, since, with no curtain yet, they had to give all the eftects. CU Do you guess it'II be finished in time for the Senior Play? This was the auditorium in January-you see, we're building. 121 In February, nearly enough completed to have its premier performance. C33 The auditorium has its own ticket booth. C43 And projection room. 151 From the cat walk over the stage, the overhead lights can be adiusted. e 'W I 'I ',lY, X S 4frl.n',. ' 1? ' 1 3 x , . .31 , f, 0 . 'Q X1 , ' H. 4 -, .- 'wwf , u 3A 2 00. Q -uw WM in-rump:-' .4 sy.. 1 .rr '-was Homecoming ,,, ,ax 'l1 tr Jerusha Sykes, Homecoming Queen. Since the Homecoming was the first to be held at Smith High School, the S.C.A., which sponsored the parade, and the Beta Club which made all the prepara- tions for the Homecoming Dance, worked to make it the best in the history of South Norfolk. The parade, made up of floats from classes and organizations as well as civic units, was hailed as a success. The ceremonies before the game and the game itself, in which the Tigers were victorious, set the pace of the evening. The Home coming Dance provided the crowning touch for Smith High School's first Homecoming. Half-time ceremonies, honoring the Class of l93'l, featured characters dressed to represent the period of the l930's, 'l9l0's, 'l89O's, and the l920's. 6. '?Pvi??? ? 5s' f ill' ,wits an Rlfgkfliv.. ,. , Shady Chappell crowns the Homecoming Queen, Jerusha Sykes, as attendants Kay White and Kay Stallings stand by. The queen is chosen by vote of the entire football team. The Beta Club sponsored the Homecoming Dance, with music by The Knights. T211 cz . gg ks X ' N ,X x I 75 w . E 2' E 2' Dance Sponsors. Bette Curling and Allan Templeton enjoy a dance together. The first dance to be held in Smith High School was a real occasion-the cafeteria which became for the evening, Club '56, was festive in decorations of pink and black, and the windows seemed to reveal skyscrapers off in the distance. Music was furnished by the biggest bands and voca- lists in the country-via iukebox. Allan Templeton and Bette Curling, dance sponsors, and Mrs. Payne and Mrs. Odom, class advisors, were to be congratulated for the time and effort they devoted to mak- ing the dance such ci great success. ' I O ' I , l A A P ' 0 ' I I I' ' ' .fUlll0f .egf 1 Phil, Ann, Barbara and Buddy are four Juniors who worked The pink and black crepe paper, the skyscraper view and hard to get that just right atmosphere. palms give a festive appearance to Club '56. l Nhwfw A i , 1,34 Q 'M-:jg 0 . CW' Q is 1 CUNTENTS .-..,a.n,,,, r Freshmen .....,. II. ' ..,.,. ,,,,, P age 80 Sophomores ..I,f.'f... ,.,,,,,,.,, v .,.ffwQqge 84 Juniors ..,..,, I ff ,,,,,. 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From the beginning, all students were on the same level as far as knowl- edge of the building was concerned. One unique feature of the class was its size. The six homerooms contained a total of two hundred and eight students, which is a sizeable number for any school. Though the homeroom officers were elected for the S.C.A. at the beginning of the year, the class did not organize and elect officers until November. Even before this, many of them had become yearbook trainees, ioined clubs, and entered into forensic activities. Once organized, they got right into the spirit of things by making a float for the Home- coming Parade. Everything seems to indicate that the Freshmen have made a good beginning in their growth as school citizens. F 'l 5-C-A- f9Pf9S9'1'CllV0Si BUCldY ROC-l9el'Sf linda Gregg, Anne HONG, Homeroom group. From left to right, standing: Jerry Ginter, Walter Novack, BUSY Tl'0mUS, Ann Mfiflilclndr JlmmY BOCOCRI We learning 'he Code of Ethics, Marvin Johnson, Vincent luck, Werdna Wynn. Seated: Richard O'Carrol, Paul which they will learn to respect more as they grow older. Coughenour, Leon Penland, Abiah Swain, Frank Mclendon. my gl, if ' if 'T Hoff? Rami s??xxvrS5d g M h. inf ' K' . . iw? , , L Q Q: 31 - 6 i A Hlialmeroom los A . i fix, fi' H' A 5 ,l' From left to fight: First row-Irving mem, Louise fx-of ll' . X.- 'f' r ' 4 2-fi Jef K I Thomas, Shirley Tarkenton, Lottie Waugh, Linda Yates, Rebecca White, Barbara Wood, Peggy Wood, William Young. Second row-Betsy Thomas, Myrna VanVleek, Annie West, Doris Upton, Allyn Winslow, Randolph Weaver, JoAnne White, Thomas Wallace, Faye Sykes. Third row4Albert Swindell, Roger White, J. L. Waters, 1 Williams, Charles Twine, Ronnie Murrey Stubbs, Raymond White, Sammy Williams, Ray Windley. ,r 5 we iffnwi' 0, ' 7xlNo school tomorrow-for him! ' ' jf ' . W9 fry 6 M if 5 T T s ef: M T isfi 'sf ,ps ,A W Eff fiifiew VME: K ,, .ii lisa x ' x V. tv ,-:',,,:.?'j-'QW -' : i A .,',, rv. 1'1- of .aw , vs s-,, 'NB I' I. -ga' 4 ft-' 'V' Q, Homeroom I N VU CL Fr left to igh Mdsel Pritchard, Ann rkland, Middleton, Betty Miles, Kate M ws, Vi gi a P' . Second row-Colin Parker, Er st fie Barbara ack Maher, Betty ODell, ar 'lte A T ir QPhyllis Parker, Howar s Marti lv w Bobby Maisey, Mickey O'DonnelI, Ma 'nchew, s Porter. , We ow, 81 ' Gulf. t fit T .gif I JV . H e 2l8 jf l left it riglt First roy4Marvin lc ri nny MrdsgfGsne Nflale, Judy 'Fqdrie, T G Linda Gregg, VC l Got Shirlg Forbesf lvin. arper, LC de Davis, We Edwq-My Fred ' nning. Scond r ,oyce GI r, Ernest I es, Kirks, Krllels, en Gattis Mary Hassoll Barbara Fager, 'L Goodwin, Jean Coward, Sandr rantham, Ray Davis, Perry Ed- war Bert Dunlo, Marie Creech. Third -Sandra Games, Arthur Harrell, arles Daniel, Richard Willis, Neal Co- ward, Howard Gordon, Charles Crank, Robert Culpepper, Joyce Griffin, James Earwood, Walter Davenport, Philip Fore- hand. flfl flitf All W ., by A T fl! f U ' X' M M ,ff ' l . M7 T pp G RJ i ,L Homeroom 215 First row: Left to rig t-Nel San , linda Smith, Roman Salas, Frcankli Strickland, Tommy Sanders,l Rebecca Skenes, Martha Scott, Gene Robinson, Martha Smith, Anita Smith, Georgina Smith. Second row-Margaret Sexton, Larry Smith, Myrtle Sawyer, Joyce Reason, Vivian Stringer, Mary Shrieves, Virginia Smith, Mildred Spry, Norman Riddle, Pat Rogers. Third row-William Strickland, Buddy Rogers, Dolores Smith, Bobby Smith, Veston Rawls, Dick Sawyer, Bar- bara Roach, Gloria Richardson, Carl Skinner, James Stringfield. We omeroom 216 om left to right: First row-Kay Black- teilah Barnes, Carol Bailey, Joyce Ben- att, Goldie Bryant, Juanita Alex, Ann nninol Georgia Bryant, Mildred Ander- rn. Second row-Jimmy Bococlx, Kenny hauncey, Helen Cherry, Joyce Beach, larence Casper, William Antley, Gayle inlley, Emma Jean Alvord, Anne Brimer, :run Allen. Third row-Gene Cl er,YViI- Jr Adcock, Edwin Capps, John .B u- int, Doug Ainsley, James Cofield, R die Jnner, Neil Bryant, Connly Bdsswgxx i li l 9 4 L i naw, 0 - 7' sf ig! L gf You must understan men will be freshmen! -4 H Q '-tif XY' Li, l lull I l L AXSXXXV qi xkfj Rflrfl H l, -fl -if' J A A mf. vi, V. -f Vi i, , y y ' VX milf N V? jf x fa QW in-11--I 1 X' Di Q it N. U' un fm 4 Q 4 1 ' V, l ,X 'N I l ' 11 J lg ns if Q WW Wf xr W if MSM-,f,, j lf tg GJ y Q :meroom 217 .f-Ui om left to right: First row-Cynthia ay- n, Alice Jarvis, Hilda Holmes, Ella Mae we, Sandra Horton, Joanne Lilley, Glen-A i Holcomb, Lucille Jones, Ann Haste,l ibbie Love. Second row-Pat Morton! rn Hughes, Haywood Hughes, Elleng twill, Wayne Henley, John Levins, John: hnson, Barbara Jones, Judith Hicks,- cly Holland. Third row-Earl Hollowell, nmy Hodges, Julian Kight, Donna lcher, David Forehand, Ralph Haywood, illiam Ives, Jimmy Leet, Jackie Lowery, John Liverrnan. 5 is .pdf -ii -rw. K ,. .. The fountain looks inviting to the sophomore leaders: Joan Rose, Vice-President, Miss West, sponsor, Betty Hassell, Presi- dent, and Linda Peel, secretory. This would make a fine picture for the annual, if Mr. Mclntosh were only here! The lun: S.C.A. Representatives are: Barbara Graves, Lindo Peel, Crawford l' ll 'l?l Seems P0PUlC'led l-'JY 50Pl10m0fe5 l0ClUY- Walters, Larry Bray, Betty Hassell, Darwin Richards. ...,,s h 5 - V The Sophomore Class went ahead rapidly, this year, completing a charity Christmas proiect and entering a decorated car in the Homecoming Parade. An executive committee, composed of officers, Miss West, the sponsor, and homeroom representa- tives, met and formed suggestions which were brought before the entire class for final decisions. Plans were made for the Sophomore Dance, which was held April 16th. The theme ofthe dance The Hayride , was carried out in dress and dec- oration. The Christmas party in Ma. Thompson's homeroom gets under- 4 - fv it , if iw 4 Sophomores can be serious, too. They tind many suggestions und responsibilities outlined on the S, C. A. bulletin board. 25 Sophomores ,-5. N7 HOMEROOM l02 From left to right: First row- Patsy Hobbs, Barbara Mansfield, Annette Hooper, Wilburt Harrell, Bobby Jordan, Janie Leggett, Claudia Leggett, Jean Hudson, Sally Jennings. Second row-James Hassinger, Harry Jones, Bill Enderwise, Betty Hassell, Rudy Hardison, Buddy Jenkins, Eleanor Jones, Maurice Mansfield, Eugene Kessell. Third row-John Leggett, Shelva Hunt, Gypsy Lewark, Preston Jackson, Billy Jones, Frances Judd, Lankford Lane, Wanda Holloman, Mary Jennings. Time out for the pause that refreshes! This Sophomore group seems to be having lots of fun together. HOMEROOM 101 From left to right: First row-Nancy Moore, Patsy Messervy, Joan Martin, Roger V K Parker, Beverley Parker, Nancy Parker, Anita Moseley. Second row-Earl Newton, Carroll Mizelle, Harold Phillips, William Phelps, Herbert Maxwell, Bobby Minton, Alvin McClenney. Third row-Carol McClennan, Frederick Peele, Jackie Mott, Linda ele, Willis Moore, Dale Nicholson, Marilyn Nuckols. 9+ V7 Q f 1 f. ...fi s . I' .wi 2 in fume-- 'Qb-gr - if 'A x ll P .L M553 Q-,gil 1512 gifs ,- 1 I Sophomores at sg ,. 5: s -PM an l i 'J ,. f--S ...., W 5 3 .v' U . . .ii .li X, ,Q Homuoom 200 lsn't it darling? We all 'ofyur clot more when . . - . we k tvfour friends like th ,Z CJ From left to right: First raw-Carolyn Foster, Margie Falk, Kenneth Jones, Sylvia N f ' 1 C5- DeFriece, Jackie Guthrie, Thayne Cuthrell, Ruby Evans, Second row-Geraldine Deal, H, J. Forbes, Woody Ford, Reavis Griffin, Billy Edwards, John German, Her- '. X' , f'l man Dennis, Barbara Graves. Third row-Geraldine Gard, Lois Forehand, J. T. ' I Haley, Glenn Fields, Gerleline Fulford, John Fentress, John Graner, Paul Forehand. aces Homeroom 207 From left to right: First row-Martha Smith, Marlene Spivey, Iris Sheffield, Valerie Sawyer, Joan Rose, Janice Sneed, Charles Scott. Second row-Lou Rawles, Richard Reel, Lawrence Smith, Darwin Richards, Ray Pulley, Carl Polk, Laura Pool. Third row-Jaclcie Small, Nancy Powell, Kenny Speller, James Rowan, Frankie Pittman, John Smith, Carol Richardson, Shirley Smith. ., J, ,- bfi we of? - .., -m C7 mv. it V. I xl x I 5 r T , ,, . J A 3 '14 A if if iiii J Z -ve F14 Q9 K-K Q. gf Homeroom 100 From left to right: First row-Judy Cunningham, Marjorie Cattle, Shirley Brooks, Albert Collins, Rosemary Creef, Colene Carter, Verna Baines, Pat Cooper, Mary Alexander. Second row-Johnny Curry, George Cohen, Larry Bray, Mike Carter, Van Atkinson, John Chappell, Jackie Crosan, Frank Casper. Third row-Carolyn Blades, Verdia Bar- nett, Barbara Coffman, Mary Sue Ainsley, Freddy Bryant, Susan Am- brose, Virginia Cason, Bettie Clark, Sally Ankrom. It's n close shave for Warner Everett, Freddie Bryant, and Steve Georges. Big Date coming up, boys? Homeroom 205 From left to right: First row-Peggy Wagner, Mary Wilson, Diane Tarkington, Marie Warren, Sue White. Second row-Jack Whitley, Crawford Walters, Shelton Stryker, Billy Waters, Aubrey Tarkington. Third row-Ruth Strickland, Douglas Twine, Jesse Whitley, Danny Sutton, Louis Todd. I , C Lv ev X And did you hear about 9-9 wx Qu- S H J K., lx , . Q -M, I .Nxt o s First row Pat Scott Frances Dozier, Pat Trotman, Sue Wil- These Sophomores were absent from their homeroom gr up . - , ' ' ' B'll Skenes, Mary M tth ws. Second row-Ray Storrette, Melvin Liverman, Jimmy Stratton, i y liams, Jackie Hollomcm, Nancy o e Alice Sawyer. , ? S C? 4 Q S 'K 7 M t lv o gt , 1 X, ,Q f x, ' is t f at it 1: .J Q ' ti 5 if ik if g fr Q14 B4 Nh . x KV 1 F A X - X 'L , ff' J . ' F 'K' i 5 gs fs-1 1- 1 if ff 7 .6 U' J 1 -A Q34 - 9 W ' i V, m 't-:J CW J fi --- ..-a ,M , ci! V 5 V 1 . , 'if' , 4 r. X . . i 1'L,x:.,', X ' iff . I y v 9 ,,. sd-. t J NV- .49 4. . ki ' r' 'x These shop boys didn't get into their homeroom group. Seated-Leroy Baller, Gary Weatherly, Kenny Wyatt, Harry Smith, Marvin Twiford. Standing-D. G. White, Jock Meolls, Billy Young, James Soray. 89 in it Wu.. 'CI' ,QQ V -an vw '1 We-'-H-r' ,...,.-----H Junior Officers: Top: William Beedie, Presidentg Bill Story, Vice-President Center: Jeuneile Gay, Treasurer: Bollom: Lech Rue Etheridge, SGCYCWVY Jucnilo Ainsley, Reporter. Mrs. Payne and Mrs. Odom, sponsors, confer with Juanita Ainsley, William Beedie, and Bill Slory. , Q K uf 1 api: xl ,Q f ' ii f many yearbook trainees. ip Jvc-we y 'W' 'L' 'V ,L 4441-LZVK , ' Z A2441 um :ze A C21 A 'ff 'fav HELEN Amcms Q s, X is we N 3 Upperclassmen at lastl The Juniors, JUANITA AINSLEY is ' organized under the leadership of w'l'L'AM MNSLEY William Beedie, class president, and ' u guided by Mrs. Louise Odom and Mrs. Sherleen Payne, began to realize and W accept the responsibility of school A w A i leadership. Two of the olticers of the L' S. C. A. came from the Junior Class A as did the editors of the Tattler and LEWIS ALEXANDER L Q 1 ' lg -vw L . The annual Junior Class Dance, held KATHLEEN ANDERSON 3 l L. 'Y an g February l2th, was carried off in fine JAY ASHLEY L pf-.M I, ' B' ' A 3 style. Club '56 was decorated in the X wifi . lNT 'A. class colors of pink and black, and the L s1'i I girls wore gardenias, the class flower. A A The class planned several proiects for the year-sponsoring a basketball game, and selling pins with the Smith Tiger emblem. Juniors if ,AW if 5fefgy,tL,tJa Cwmwfif noowicx sALNEs GAYLE BAKERf AUDREY BARBARA BASSETT BILLY BATEMAN GLENDA BATES TOMMY BATTEN DOROTHY BEARD WILLIAM BEEDIE WILLIS BELL SUSIE BENNETT SALLY BEST 91 I Q. A 'ah gg, ,KJ DNA ,, -'jg , L X -I jpg? K rf, I 411' A Q in wa- area F. L A . S-FN li? .fl I M, 59' ws QQ 'ss me C 'CJ gr X sis , . 5 x N ' H X U? , 41 CL: f A , S . X X3 g l A My A - L i ',v.f4: TS. EX WADE naman Dt, JIMMIE DUNN 'J ..f ff Y, Q 'N K ,,,,. , ww, M - '-, ANN CAPEHART 1 I ' v 'Ld I' FLOYD CHAPPELL A S- ff lg'-J A' RUTH come , A W JAMES coukmev ,, A 5' , A if W li A ,vw--. 7 W ,Q MARJORIE CREEKMORE I 4' BETTE cuRuNG ,Q GAITHA CURLING .A dugg if 'ff' :1 - yy., FLORA EASON ANN EDWARDS LEAH RAY ETHERIDGE RONNIE EVANS. MARVW CUTRELL JAMES remkess wmme rouse: JEANETTE DAII. KENNY DAVIS MW Mn NWA! A Nav' 04 Q' A I Q' UN' T 1 PHIL DAVIS ' GARY DISHAROO X i I SHIRLEY DOSS X QV' 77 ' ,, f A if ,W , K 'X - M V356 CM A .Jw W VMI PZ? if . A F M! :E 'fa QAM, fmlf M WVU Vu ARJORIE DOWNS 'X BARBARA DUNLOW X, HOWARD DUNNING U The Juniors have u build- ing progrcm of iheir own 92 -fattening the class treas- ury with their dues. Q' 1- F' E Q 6 A ' Av A -,A-, A 4.-'77 REBECCA cRlssoM CT' 'Aw V x BARBARA HADDLE , I A BARBARA J. HALL f'-rr ' F39 ' Y. Ht BARBARA M. HALL 1 A-' -- ROBERT HALL NORENA HARDING K .fmgz 3, -Q Y 1 ' rm 7 v, A 4 H S I' ROY HATCH 'R .M 1 V Avy T- FAYE HATHAWAY K'--r BETTY Jo HENDRIX A :MY ' ag . LQ , T BARBARA FOREHAND JUDY FULLER MARTHA GATTQN JFANETTE GAY W NDA HOLLOMAN ELSIE GRAY soaav GRIMES A PAT HUGHES CAROLYN JARMAN JOSEPH JENNINGS SHELBY JOHNSON BOBBY JONES MARJORIE JONES NELSON .IUDD WALTER LINK ,T Q f'4 '2l R- ,...:. if Qui if Cas' 'QW 3 E? A .. ,.C-fl C A S ,R XX -cn? C , , 3 . IAN ,fbi - . C' , A v f f: ' C ' .Q Q Y 5 1. - Q- 3. C .va A ,Q :A ' as , A . f. A Q2 '57 .. .'i,, XA bf arf 3' qua' vii 'Pig My .4 ,QP ml, ,A-f ,fl S 2 sf? I MAX 'A W AAA. lg I PP I I AI I '--- A .- -- . A' .7-rf -A' - '- A If F ',,- .ff-'W' C4 , A ' W - 1 ,... A f . we of E .5 E K Q3 ' ,L +3 94 I E 53 I AW.: ,-mg, EARL LIVERMAN CAROLYN MADRIN DIANE MADRIN P .4 Q0 I ' A I 'ZW J' ANN P A A CH ELB no oNNns Mines rs 1 Q FRED Mmcnsw PETER MIZELLE CHARLES MOORE . , , I ggzwv 'EE A TONVMORRISETTE LORETTA Newaemzv JUNE NOWELL BEVERLY O'HAGAN JANICE OSMUNDSON EDWARD PAINTER ffwgwle PAUI. ID KX, It's lunch time. and ihese Juniors are making like sardines. PATRICIA PHELPS JACQUELINE PIERCE PHYI.I.IS PIERCE PATRICIA RADKE RONNIE RAPER PAULINE RAP? f I ill vfkulfff YN' 1, g A I X gf , ' ' I , ' J!f7fM?WF446 I... IQ I I KM IV' LiLt AY Q g I If A H ON 9 I '1l JOETTA ROBER W' -y I -In 2 A IA AARY WESTMORELAND BENNIE WHITE EILEEN WHITE I ..,i W' +55 T N fi- i I l' ,Ef- I I My ANN WHITE CHARLOTTE WHITE WAYNE WHITE V. ? 3315. S-' 2, , vi k f!,,g JI , .I-fall lv Xa N 'wr' , , rv- X I 1 ,z , Ii 2' . -- ' f ' i.:Ij,Q,: X, . 3 iff . I I if ff ' QQ! CQZMV RHETA SAWYER WILLARD SIMMONDS ELIZABETH SIMMONS BETTY SKINNER TONY SMITH ANN SPRY X 1 . MERLENE STONE BILL STORY BERNICE TANKERSLY WILLIAM TAVENNER SHIRLEY TAYLOR TOMMY TAYLOR ALLAN TEMPLETON CHARLOTTE WARE BARBARA WEISE 4 Q rv.. 1 'LFQI ww R X ,-'::.'- M I , I.- L- xx ' . ,,. rj- 1 eix It Io- H T lb I fI 'X 5 af. X Igx if IA XM ,X , LN I IIITT N Ml .I v BBQ, ,ff Ex' A . I gan? -xg Q' ' I ef A I. . -' S . QINNIN-tus L . If if 'Wx' x L I M JW ISN I I M .5 ', -. lk 4 . 5 N. Qlllf gs ye 5 I f , I .. ,. ' s gm. N I ,A at 4, I I I 1 sHARoN wnuAMs .. fk:-l Q -A , I' I , me x .M rf '- I I gn vb- s J UL QQ I . 2 AIQ. -,kr .41 I I I... ,, wx .X A X DAVID WILDER GAIL WILLIAMS ESSIE WILLIS BILL WINB RNE THELMA WINSLOW l ,'WY College and Career Day, and these are gefling the fads abou? life In Ihe Marine Corps. V :if BETTY WITHERINGTON jf' kkk- I And wha! ure you doing in Ihe hall when everyone else is in class? P lfnxsm -35 4 Q zflnmzm. fgf gsg, ,f , nrnuvan sgs :sas fs' UIIHQBBI 555 555 f 4 fe . +::,, eg: 592 ,S ,311 IIQZIIII 555 :gs f' 1+ L Sggvgz gf sg r ..I.,. Q ', M 5: fr r , ' ' '- ' ... 96 we .Y ,VS u 'v 4 I YES yn' As, N .gs- - li l K! ii A , -i s ,i They brought this one buck alive. Diane deserves to be in the trophy case-she's cz good sportl X I' if It 'Q -Q. , i i X 1 -L. fi' I X . ei tl P W, J .5 -g 1 g'.,..- .,-nv' 'm.K,l1, ,Fi ' r f ' . , gre sfsf-sgti , 3:31 'Six' Wa keep everything in our lockers, don't we? fl .wa f 5. s , fr, y In IUNIURS - 1 Q any , I .. Daily session at the trophy case. .lust call on us if you need any help! The Junior girls ore on duty to assist the omce and greet our visitors. I I ilgiiiflyyl, 'UNI Nj' F , ,Mg K A fl 'n,,,,.-A S -.-.Su yr: ENIOR IRSDA Y, Paris. If' I7 'Wh f 'Tk JSMW X f ' If NN'-S.. A,--dmf, Y ' . l 5 t ,Q f X !,,,,,. -S Pt ,gif , 11 .1'i 'X 'iii Arif .Q .324 g x F-' i sa . , i Q . , , f- x I . .K 5 N ! J , 1' -, if I X ZW-ss -., .-:. , ,,. 98 ' . K 0 0 Senior PIHY The cast, business and technical staffs included Rea Carico, Yvonne Bass, Sandra Mansfield, Dolly Smith, Sylvia Harrell, Sondra Hardy, Margaret Johnson. Second row-Don Ambrose, Betty Carden, Marie Thomas, Betty Spann, Kay Stallings, Jerusha Sykes, Roberta Peebles, Frances Voliva. Third row-linda Marshall, Gail Simmonds, Maebell Carter, Barbara Berry, Jane Peterson, Jean Jones, Dolores Everett. Fourth row-Joanne Silverthorne, Sharon Cooper, Sandra Sapper, Kay White, Eleanor Curling, Glenda West, Peggy Horton, Mary Henley. Fifth row-Paul Rule, Ed Burlas, Ed Shipley, Carl Grimes, Matthews, Bonnie Smith, Lawrence Gregg. Vincent Curtain Going Up , the first Senior play in Smith High School, was quite unique--there were no curtains at all. Nor was there scenery. At times, the action was staged in the auditorium itself as the plot called for some entrances and exits to be by that route. It was a play within a play , all about a Senior play cast. Practicing every week night for four weeks, the cast had as much fun during rehearsals as the audience had watching the play. There was plenty of excite- ment, too, corresponding with the action of the play-a case of laryngitis for one of the cast, a few anxious moments over grades. But all came out well, and the play was pronounced a great success. w QUR S . 46W sta 6 0 we Y' iznvli MOORE gmt z,lww01 ntrcwimg type ,wt 4 zibitedrlgmncf, xecw Z - n1f1G 5.et,v' fll.ChQlTf'l':. ITlY,U,ZTZfl L,'Z.Z T'f,'i'Q'TL'Z',c.'1T.'l,. w'n 'i'm lc the ff55:'5EQEh3,fIQii?fE2 I C OW M rm ff J ULHUU . ?e' Went NS 9 'fe ay ,Q uVIfhe'ZL 2 'wa ' V4 ' take ight Center-J w :R -BURGES? q.1,.f-pP -thi' 'Q ,ik 1 t .LL 'N K s Senior Ufficers J I X 1 . 'L V if I pr ' xx is is A S 6-lx L ' f A X ., X L S X ' 05 9' -- X Lx X' ' .- L v gh Mrs. Bunch f fl Sponsor CLASS COLORS-LIGHT BLUE AND DARK BLUE CLASS FLOWER-CARNATION 'Vis ,K L-see' ' Frances Voliva X Secrefa ry f Ruih Dlllon Paul Rule Treasurer Reporter Honor 15 Graduates There were ninteen honor grad- uates out of 108 Seniors this year -the highest number in the history of South Norfolk. The indentities of the honor students were kept hidden until the annual picture was taken, under false pretenses. Then two days later, when Miss Leigh called the same group to the office, the secret was out. The top students were very close, there was .11 of one point ditterence between the valedic- torian and the salutatorian. Seniors' averages are determined by add- ing their grades for the three and a halt years of high school. left: BETTY JO SPANN, Valedictorian Right: PEGGY HORTON, Salutatorian The Honor Gradotes are: First row- Frances Voliva, 94.34, Betty Carden, 94.21, Yvonne Bass, 90.91, Don Ambrose, 90.30, Roberta Peebles, 95.56, Sandra Mans- field, 92.32, Gail Simmonds, 92.37, Mary Henley, 91.47, Glenda West, 91.41, Mar- garet Johnson, 93.77: Barbara Berry, 93.28, Jane Peterson, 90.24, Peggy Hor- ton, 95.68, Betty Spann, 95.79, Carolyn Stafford, 93.06, Sharon Cooper, 92.17, Joanne Silverthorne, 91.76, Esther Mc- Connell, 92.46, Paul Rule, 91.52. 101 19 , Hwy L S Q -sf' I WANDA ALDHIZER EE LEE ALvns Aw, f J kflAX I 9 , w DON AMBROSE 4 NJ A X JOYCE BAlRD MW , U J ,E A K R 1? 1. . . AEEE. W'- ' YVONNE BASS BARBARA BERRY I H I ' E i , f TA' X 5 Lvl: L ' fl ' 11 v W f ROBERT BOYD EDWAQ BURLAS fbyl J 1511, kj? M R A 1 JUNK JJAIJ M ' , 'Mu 'W 5 , .. 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SANDRA MANSFIELD 168 E ,' ,Jw 5 ALAN MAPP ,V oops! NOW boys when shefs down. You should never hip Q gm -as K I ,'.' ' h A-..., 'fm Senior J J A A--A J -EA f M! -FYR PM r WU- P , - I la .,.--gg! 'D Vw . mf' I ff' ' iv rv' M, gui' I ,us A I .,7,,,I., 55 LINDA VINCENT MATTHEW MARSHALL S SHIRLEY ESTHER MCCONNELL MCCLENN EY Jawa 1471, GMQQM, 6102... ELLEN MILES JIMMIE MORRISON , NJ Im I 'WPI J JP?3Igw Q I I' 3 W VII I Qt ,bd'i0E4ATRI I N C OLAS JEAN OUTLAND ... .,, HQ' 1 -' -W n I . ,:,.. , 'swf N -, , 2, 6-I QL.., . Q ,L I L. SSE42 ' f zgfea ' A IEIX ,E EIAIE A T.E . D.Pqnmoni. . 'mod of the Guidant! ewh in U Miss McDoW'I' N 'hui wIII Pfobcbw I hone CU makes 0 P ich Ior fm, Seniof' . :LQ ' I 1+-+,.,Q,+f4g5 ??f 5,,,N Tm.-.fx ' Ska., Class W-. .N0 ,. IRIS PEARCE ROBERTA PEEBLES JANE PETERSON JIMMIE PEZZELLA HERMAN POWERS FRANKLIN POYTHRESS MURRILL RODGERS FRANK ROSE I ,.. V I ez I 'A I I, I,I' 'I Z Q ri' ,I 42, N ii ,., , P ? Art students Carol Mi ZQIIQ and C I were largely responsiI:Ie for me Ch , 'rv YI! H?ll9Il the door of Sen- flifmas mohf an nor homeroom A Senior X . f ,WW PAUL RULE SANDRA SAPPER DALTON SAWYER X KAY SAWYER . ,.f,2 f'?' 1 f. J 'fiif-1 DICKIE SCHWARTZ EDWARD SHIPLEY ' 1 ,. . 'Af Y f .X 'n Jn r af WL 'f . Lf L 6? Q 1 - QS as 52 5' 5 ' Q 1 ' 'Je' A g ' fig 1, ' '7 ' ,JIM 55 Of ' Jawi? .- , f f lg 'Wf2jL,,, 1 ' d f r the Fishburne Ntlm I0 was u blade dqlr::'0:nte':ed ihis prize-winnmg S nior Om :hug oineih Homecoming Pamde' eu VERTH Class ,Z ff, III QW 6 'T I9 WWJQQX ' BONNIE SMITH DOLLY SMITH 3 CECIL SOREY 'N My BETTY JO SPANN CAROLYN STAFFORD Wil? iw M KAY STALLINGS WILLIAM STEVENS I x R Senior f I GO, Send g A bed, me fmt: bnd she makes hor daily mad dash fa Y all at the end of lunch period 8, , , H it kv, W AL ny fa, 2 V UU 'Q '36 's.,- ig- ! 'Er y 55 ELLEN STRICKLAND JERUSHA SYKES M vp' , A WM KKKMA6 fjjifpd A? M 5.56 if H BILL M Cq JJ . Q ,VL ,L frfju ji A zz buf U' MACD A 7 JW' I Q Um fy, j JAQIIWJ xgdwff - , Q M' L. Q. ,, , 1. Q FM M AL CAROL JEAN THOMAS MARIE THOMAS JIMMY THOMPSO d Y N LARRY TUTTLE Glass ,IN M f W My I9 WZ? I wwf 'Q M LYQWAAAJ1 FRANCES UPTON FRANCES VOLIVA ELWOOD WALLER SHIRLEY WALKER 0 Mfyfff fy I GLENDA WEST , JMII KM WIQIRREN WESTMORELAND IMI I qi I 1,31 JWW I ,f'f,qfIj'IfDfJIiW IMI VI 'M . KAY WHITE LOUIS WHITE Ch bu' vjnunseggl Bri: to intend is u serious iob, I should have Iiftle froubg Bnckeu to GIF, lawrence H4 ,T f IIIII7,T -l u- N 3499! Z 1 ,z b K KK A: i -k- . 'I Rr K'- a QL-. , ,.,. 55 . X bv ' - n , vo - N .A X - MELVIN WHITE BOBBY WILDER wcelffijfiw ..,:: wc'p?rr 4 r I , ' w - X 4 9 GENEVIEVE WILLIAMS OTIS WILLIAMS CAROLYN wlNsLow 2 S' ' +- Q '- Wonder wha! those ar! siudenh are Working on? For the finished Pfodud' look on Pug' 75' PEGGY WORTHINGTON The Seniors who knew him will always keep the memory of Jimmy Reed who was ' h , wit us through school until his death in 1950. ip, af: Glass Your Annual Staff , l '3 . . 3 X fijfgfr -,if,, -gil? sfl i32:'23ff1'7f. l ' ' vi L.A- , -lf? l 5 t- tp iw' S l s lif t 'alt' ,Qt v if sitt i it itssl i 1 if N fgy.. 11 65' 4. Q , er 9 9 'GQQX9 5' has endeavored to record in this book the activities of the historic first year at Smith High School. You have visited with us in the classrooms, ioined in the extra-curricular activities, the sports events, you have moved with us into the north wing of the building as each unit of it was opened-you have seen our school being built. Just as the building was not finished completely at the time our copy went to press in February, neither is this yearbook a final edition. To con- clude the story later this summer-you will receive a Supplement which can be attached at the back of the book as a permanent part of your annual. This will enable us to cover the Spring sports, Commencement exercises and other events as they happen. When you receive this Supple- ment and see the building completed, you will agree that the identity of the old South Norfolk High School, which so many of us dreaded to leave, has been lost in the new and much appreciated Oscar Frommel Smith High School. Senior Directary WANDA ALDHIZER-April Jubilee, Chorus. DON AMBROSE--Literary Editor Annual, President Drama- teens, Forensics, Commercial Club, Quill 8. Scroll, Tiger Tales, Honor Graduate, Beta Club- JOYCE BAIRD-Forensics, Drill Team, Senior Play Committee Senior Motto Committee, Tri-Hi-Y. I YVONNE BASS-Vice-President Beta Club, Advertising Mana- ger Annual, Senior Play, Junior and Senior Dance Committees, S. C. A., S. I. P. A., Sec. to Athletic Council, Choir, Sec. Drama- teens, Tri-Hi-Y, April Jubilee, Moy Day, Honor Graduate. BARBARA BERRY-Business Staff Senior Play, Homecoming Committee, S. C. A., Quill 8. Scroll, Asst. Advertising Manager Annual, Forensics, Senior Dance Committee, Commercial Club, Junior Executive Committee, Tri-Hi-AY, Chorus, Junior Dance Committee, May Court, April Jubilee, Honor Graduate, Beta Club. ROBERT BOYD-D. O. Club. LONA CGATTONJ BOYETTE-Drill Team, Chorus. ED BURLAS-Football, Wrestling, Track, Monogram Club, Senior Play, Outstanding Player Award Homecoming, V. Pres. Hi-Y, Boys State, Latin Club. MARY BYRUM-F. H. A. BETTY RUTH CARDEN-V. Pres. Student Council, Commercial Club, Beta Club, Quill 81 Scroll, Business Manager Senior Play, S. C. A. Convention, F. H. A., Ti-Hi-Y, Forensics, Sec. Junior Class, Bible Club, Junior and Senior Dance Committees, Tiger Tales, Sec. and Treas. Sophomore Class, May Day, Honor Graduate. l REO CARICO-Business Staff Senior Play, F. H. A. MAEBELLE CARTER-F. H. A. LOWELL CHAPPELL-All-State, All-Tidewater Football Team. All-Eastern and All-Foreman Field Team, Captain Football, Basketball, Baseball. BARBARA COCHRAN-Sec. D. O. Club. SHARON COOPER-Beta Club, Pres. F. H. A., Sec. Tri-Hi-Y, S. C. A., Senior Play Stalt, F. T. A., Receptionist, Chorus, April Jubilee, May Court, Honor Graduate. KENNY CREEF-J. V. Basketball. ELEANOR CURLING-Concert Choir, Concert Band, Maiorette, Senior Play Staff, April Jubilee, Tri-Hi-Y. JESSIE CURRY-F. H. A. NORMA DANIEL-F. H. A. MARY DEKKER-Drill Team, D. O. Club. NAOMI DILLON -Concert Choir, Cheerleader, Senior Dance Committee, S. C. A., Monogram Club, Senior Play Committee, April Jubilee, May Court, Tri-Hi-Y, Junior Dance Committee. RUTH DILLON -Treas. Senior Class, Concert Choir, Cheer- leader, S. C. A., Monogram Club, Senior Play Usher, Pres. F. T. A., April Jubilee, Junior Executive Committee, Dramatics Club, Receptionist, Tri-Hi-Y. ROSE MARIE DIXON-Basketball Team. WILLIAM DOBSON-Monogram Club, Wrestling Team. KENNY EDGERTON-Football, Captain Basketball, Baseball, Senior Dance Sponsor, Tiger Tales. DOLORES EVERETT-Annual, Senior Play. MALLORY EVERTON-Treas. D. O. Club, Senior Play, Football, Baseball, Monogram Club, Treas. Junior Class, Tiger Tales. NICHOLAS FLEMMING-Hi-Y, Monogram Club, Boys' Chorus, Basketball, Baseball, April Jubilee, Chairman of Publicity Senior Dance, Concert Choir, Red Cross Representative. JOHN FLETCHER-Football, Hi-Y, Track. SHIRLEY FLOYD-Concert Choir, Tri-Hi-Y, Drill Team, April Jubilee. ' JOAN FOSTER-F. H. A., Business Staff Senior Play. LAWRENCE GREGG-Pres. Senior Class, Track, Senior Play, S. C. A., Football, Wrestling, Monogram Club, Forensics, Chorus. CARL GRIMES-Senior Play, Manager of Football Team. JOHN GUTHRIE-Football, Basketball, Track, Latin Club, Hi-Y. LESTER HALES-Football, Monogram Club, Concert Choir. SONDRA HARDY-Maiorette, Concert Choir, Senior and Junior Dance Committees, Senior Play, Tiger Tales, May Day, April Jubilee. SYLVIA HARRELL-Tri--Hi-Y, Commercial Club, Senior Play, Junior and Senior Dance Committees, Drill Team, April Jubilee, Choir, Girls' Chours. DONALD HARPER-Band, April Jubilee, Hi-Y. SHIRLEY HARRIS-Historian F. H. A. Club. MARY ANNE HARRISON-Band, Girls' Ninette, Chorus, F. T. A., Science Club, Receptionist. MARY V. HENLEY-S. C. A., Treas. Tri-Hi-Y, Co-Captain Cheer- leader, Sophomore, Junior and Senior Dance Committees, Treas. Beta Club, Commercial Club, May Court, Forensics, Honor Graduate. PEGGY HORTON-Editor-in-chief of the Tiger, Sec. and Treas. F. T. A., Cheerleader, Quill 8. Scroll, Homecoming Committee, S. C. A., Publicity Director Senior Play, Represented school in Current Events Contest on Radio, Monogram Club, Treas. Tri-Hi-Y, Sec.-Treas. French Club, Bible Club, Student Director April Jubilee, Junior and Senior Dance Committees, Choir, Girls' Chorus, Band, Forensics,Salutatorian.Beta CIub,S. I. P. A CAROLYN HOUGH-Drill Team, J. V. Cheerleader. MARGARET JOHNSON-V. Pres. Tri-Hi-Y, Commercial Club. Senior Play, Junior and Senior Dance Committees, S. C. A., Honor Graduate, Beta Club. JEAN PEARL JONES-Tri-Hi-Y, Sec.-Reporter Etiquette Club, Library Club, Treas. Freshman Class, Band. JEAN RAE JONES-Quill 8x Scroll, Senior Adviser on Magazine, Band, Senior Play, Tiger Tales, Junior Executive Committee, Dramateens, Tri-Hi-Y, Junior Red Cross. JOAN KINDLEY-choir, Dramatics Club. SANDRA MANSFIELD-Business Staff Senior Play, Concert Choir, Honor Graduate. 117 Senior Directory ALAN MAPP-Debating Team, Junior Red Cross. LINDA MARSHALL-Co-Captain Cheerleader, Photography Edi- tor Annual, S. C. A., Commercial Club, Junior and Senior Dance Committees, Tech. Staff Senior Play, Tri-Hi-Y, May Day, Dramatics Club, April Jubilee, VINCENT MATTHEWS-Hi-Y, Senior Play, Football, Basketball, Baseball. ESTHER CWHITLEYJ MCCONNELL-Beta Club, Band, Honor Graduate. ELLEN MILES-S. C. A., Girls' Ninette, May Court. JIMMIE MORRISON-Pres. Senior Homeroom, Monogram Club, Pres. Junior Class, S. C. A., Junior Dance Committee, Track, Basketball, April Jubilee, Baseball, Hi-Y. PATRICIA NICHOLAS-Senior Banquet and Prom Committee, Girls' State, Pres. S. C. A., Forensics, Annual, Tattler, Tech. Staff Senior Play, Tiger Tales, Junior Dance Committee, Pres. Junior Red Cross, Bible Club, F. H. A., April Jubilee, S. I. P. A., Quill 81 Scroll. JEAN OUTLAND-D. O. Club, Chorus, May Court, S. C. A. IRIS PEARCE-Sec. F. H. A., Concert Choir, Winner of South- side Lion's Club Talent Contest, Tri-Hi-Y, April Jubilee, Fashion Show, Girls' Ninette, Girls' Chorus, Junior Red Cross. ROBERTA PEEBLES-Pres. Commercial Club, Sec. Beta Club, Drum Maiorette, Assistant Photo. Editor Annual, S. C. A., Tri-Hi--Y, Senior Dance Committee, French Club, Forensics, Senior Play, Junior Executive Committee, Sec.-Treas. Bible Club, Choir, Beta Club Convention, S. I. P. A., April Jubilee, Sec.-Treas. Freshman Class, Freshman Dance Sponsor, Girls' Chorus, Honor Graduate. JANE PETERSON-Cheerleader, Sec.-Treas. Commercial Club, Senior Play, Tri-Hi-Y, Annual.May Court, Dramatics Club, Honor Graduate,Beta Club. JIMMIE PEZZELLA-V. Pres. Senior Class, Football, Baseball, Basketball, Band, April Jubilee. HERMAN POWERS-Football, Baseball, Basketball, Wrestling, Monogram Club. MURRILL RODGERS-Hi-Y. Pres., Band, Annual. PAUL RULE-Reporter Senior Class, Pres. Quill 8. Scroll, Student Director Senior Play, Tattler, Asst. Literary Editor Annual, S. C. A., Represented School in Current Events Contest on Radio, Beta Club, Dramatics Club, Forensics, Tiger Tales, April Jubilee, Honor Graduate. SANDRA SAPPER-Band, Concert Choir, Senior Play, April Jubilee, Dramatics Club. I DALTON SAWYER-Treas. Hi-Y, Forensics. KAY SAWYER-Choir, Senior Dance Sponsor, April Jubilee, Drill Team. DICKIE SCHWARTZ-Football, Annual. JOHN SEYMOUR-Monogram Club, Football. EDWARD SHIPLEY-Annual, Tattler, Pres. Forensic Club, Sec. Hi-Y, Senior Play, S. C. A., Dramatics Club, Quill 8. Scroll, Latin Club, One-Act Play. 118 JOANNE SILVERTHORNE-F. H. A., Senior Play Staff, Annual, Freshman Dance Committee, Honor Graduate,Betq Club. GAIL SIMMONDS-Pres. Beta Club, Annual, S. C. A. Conven- tion, Senior Play, Girls' State, Sec. Tri-Hi-Y, Reporter Bible Club, April Jubilee, May Court, Junior and Senior Dance Com- mittees, Receptionist, Honor Graduate. BONNIE SMITH-Senior Play, April Jubilee, Concert Choir. DOLLY SMITH-Circulation Manager Annual, Sec. Quill 8- Scroll, Girls' Ninette, Treas. Tri-Hi-Y, Junior Dance Com- mittee, S. I. P. A., April Jubilee, Commercial Club, Bible Club, Concert Choir. EILEEN SMITH-S. C. A., Girls' Chorus, Annual, Dramatics Club, Tri-Hi-Y, Treas. Concert Choir, April Jubilee. CECIL SOREY-Senior Dance Committee, D. O. Club. BETTY JO SPANN-S. C. A., V. Pres. Commercial Club, Quill 8. Scroll, Forensics, Business Manager Annual, Senior Play, Senior and Junior Dance Committees, Drill Team, Beta Club, Bible Club, Girls' State, Tri-Hi-Y, S. C. A. Convention, Pres. Sophomore Class, April Jubilee, May Day, Valedictorian. CAROLYN STAFFORD-Pres. D. O. Club, Concert Choir, F. H. A. April Jubilee, Honor Graduate,Beta Club.. KAY STALLINGS-Fire Prevention Queen, Senior Dance Com- mittee, Senior Play Staff, Homecoming Candidate, Sec. Cheer- leaders, Junior Dance Sponsor, May Day, Tri-Hi-Y. WILLIAMS STEPHENS-Football, Basketball, Track. ELLEN STRICKLAND-Senior Play Staff, Tri-Hi-Y, Annual. JERUSHA SYKES-Homecoming Queen, Cheerleader, Senior and Junior Dance Committees, Senior Play Staff, Monogram Club, Tri-Hi-Y, April Jubilee, May Day. BILLY TATEM-Senior Dance Committee. JUNE TAYLOR-Band, Choir, Junior Red Cross. CAROL JEAN THOMAS-F. H. A., French Club, Tri-Hi-Y. JIMMY THOMPSON-Football, Hi-Y, Track, Monogram Club, S. C. A. LARRY TUTTLE-Hi-Y, Senior Dance Committee. FRANCES UPTON-D. O. Club, F. H. A. Club. FRANCES VOLIVA-Sec. Senior Class, Beta Club, Commercial Club, Senior Play Stalt, J. V. Cheerleader, S. C. A., Junior Executive Committee, May Day, Honor Graduate. ELWOOD WALLER-D. O. Club. SHIRLEY WALKER-D. O. Club, Chorus. GLENDA WEST-Captain Drill Team, Senior Play, Senior Dance Committee, Girls' Ninette, Tri-Hi-Y, Concert Choir, Bible Club, Honor Graduate. WARREN WESTMORELAND-Football. KAY WHITE-Senior Play, Tri-Hi-Y, Commercial Club, Concert Choir, Drill Team, S. C. A. BOBBY WILDER-V. Pres. Hi-Y, Monogram Club, Football, Basketball, Track. GENEVIEVE WILLIAMS-April Jubilee, Chorus. PEGGY WORTHINGTON-Chorus, Basketball, F. H. A. Club. A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENOENT It is very difficult tor a high school Senior to know what kind of world he or she will have to live in. I sincerely hope, however, that while we remain aware of the necessity of meeting a changing civilization that Smith High School students will never forget that the fundamentals of civilization do not change. Honor, integrity, decency, Christian charity, and good will toward men are as important today as they were yesterday-and as they must be tomorrow. Throughout the revolutions that have en- gulfed western civilization mankind has always held on to these ideals and though we walk through trials and ditticulties our duties to these ideals are ever clear. I trust that as you walk out of this building as graduates you will always remem- ber that the true end of all our eFForts as men and women should be to walk the earth with dignity, striving for the right as God gives us to see the right. THE SOUTH NORFOLK SCHOOL BOARD T19 C. H. MCPHERSON ' Artistic Signs and Pictorial Painting Shop 1007 Liberty Street Dial KI 5-7981 Silk Screen Process Real Estate Signs Phone Kl 5-4609 K s. G TV Radio-Television Repair Called for and delivered 714 Compostella Rd. Y Norfolk 6, Virginia L A BURTON LUMBER For all kinds of lumber and building materials, visit the BURTON LUMBER COMPANY on Wilson Road. They will help you with all your building problems. Compliments of a Friend with best wishes to the Graduating Class T H E S P O T 427 Granby Street NorfoIk's Oldest Credit Clothiers Clothes for the entire family on small weekly and monthly payments J. J. CREECH Jeweler 1 I8 West Berkley Ave. Norfolk 6, Va. compliments of MUTUAL FEDERAL AND LOAN ASSOCIATION of Norfolk Boush and Bute Streets Norfolk, Virginia CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS! from the SOPHOMORE CLASS In Norfolk it's. . . THE NORFOLK STATIONERY COMPANY, INC. Commercial and General Stationers Chairs - Filing Cabinets - Desks 113 Brooke Avenue Norfolk 10, Virginia In Portsmouth it's . . . VIRGINIA STATIONERY and OFFICE SUPPLY CO. Established 1928 Under the Town CIock 509 Court Street Portsmouth, Va. Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of '55 BARR BROTHERS Friendly Jewelers VIRGINIA LUMBER and SUPPLY CO Lumber and Building Supplies 237 Granby Sfree, 449 Granby SL Campostella Road at Edmonds Corner Norfolk, Virginia Ph ' 5 2495 K - 303 High Street Portsmouth, Virginia one SALUTE T0 THE TIGERS NORFOLK LEDGER-DISPATCH Keeps Y ou In The Know NORFOLK VIRGINIAN-PILOT Tidewater's Premium N ewspaper' liven-msPATf E T.. I Vhmumn-ri'-'T N ' 2 :. 'L s A fe - - C if B ' I S ' .- N N - X .. .. N - 5 -. .4 S L. ' Q X - - .. S - , - , .. X , N - ... , , , 5 L .pn ' Q -- , M II m y Phones: KI 5-4620 - KI 5-4629 McCLOUD BUILDING SUPPLIES CO General Building Materials and Supplies Jessie McCloud, Proprietor 4435 Bainbridge Blvd. Norfolk 6, Va The MusiCenter 217 Main Street Dial 2-1658 123 College Place Dial 5-3492 Compliments of E. SPERTNER CO. 407 Granby St. Diamonds - Watches Jewelry - Silverware THE JORDAN BRIDGE A message to South Norfolk: Every South Norfolk citizen should know the 'bridge contributed Sl50,000.00 to start the Oscar Frommel Smith School, and has now contributed nearly S900,000.00 to the social, educational, and recrea- tional facilities of South Norfolk. Urge your friends to use the bridge going to and from Portsmouth, and to help build a greater South Norfolk. CARL M. JORDAN, Executive Vice 'Pres. 81 General Manager May honesty, faith and determination be your guide. C O O P E R ' S Jewelers ...... Silversmiths THE OFFICE SUPPLIER 431 Granby Street 711 Bainbridge Blvd. Compliments of C0 mplimentf of RELIANCE FERTILIZER 96 8' K SHOE srromss LIME coRP. All-America favorite I I Norfolk - Portsmouth EA UT ice-cold Coke 'Q 2.-,N bi fl BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY ll l NORFOLK COCA COLA Compliments of EDWARDS-COUNCILOR CO., INC. Janitor Supplies Norfolk, Va. Compliments of ROBERT E. GIBSON E. C. SAVAGE 8. CO. General Insurance 124 W. Berkley Avenue Compliments S C H N E E R ' S Jewelers Home of Perfect Bonded Diamonds 220 Granby St. Norfolk, Va. SECURITY INSURANCE AGENCY INC Fire - Casualty - Surety Bonds Real Estate 222 W. Berkley Ave. Dial KI 5-0711 Compliments S U L I. I V A N ' S Sweaters - Slacks of and PET ICE CREAM A Health Food Sport Coats Granby at 39th Street Open until nine ' m, 1 .. f ',,,.'f L-:,ff ' 1 ' 3 'WW S ,K if was 539-1 ' 'P I 4 wwf. - ,,, ' . Q gi .A Sf' 5, W A Au-if li if 4,5 Q ,N ,Ig f ' gif, .Kg W.- ,,f 'w X eff -if I li: I 1 ll if R A furniture Store with a well-established reputation is the LOUIS LEGUM FURNITURE STORE on Liberty Street. Whether you come to buy ca small appliance or ci suite of furniture, you will be as- sured of courteous attention and fair prices. ?urni turf I I GENERAL REPAI I 'Z -lliuuuung-. ltl 1 R , has-s., , A PEEBLES and MEACUM SERVICE CENTER PEEBLES AND MEACOM ON LIBERTY STREET NEAR l3th St., can supply you with all your auto- motive needs. When you need gas, nil, grease iob, or any repair work, stop at PEEBLES AND MEACOM. FLOWERS SCHOOL EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. Manufacturers and Distributors School, Church and Public Seating Furniture 327 West Main Street Richmond, Virginia Phone Richmond 7-4035 BEST WISHES from SOUTH NORFOLK AUTO PARTS owner John A. Burfoot SPORTSMAN'S SHOP Howard Dunning, Melvin Liverman, and Donnie Midgette are preparing for a hunting trip with supplies from the SPORTSMAN'S SHOP, T30 West Plume, Norfolk. They'lI find a complete line of athletic equipment, including fishing tackle, guns, baseball, football and tennis supplies. is 4' . ,U f E i Autograph Page WJ pw Sponsored hy the Junior Class Q off' Kahn 1 W wig WML: E qvw-LL fi? rn. A54 og fm-,ZW . Mffmifff-QM' in W ogoffsmwifyggy of W?i4M olofiofeofo, ??zooiooo lQQwXfg,5EggfQ 9-u, Flower Arr MATTIE C'S FLORIST Compliments 1602 Bainbridge Boulevard of HAYNES FURNITURE CO. angements Potted Plants Corsages H A R D Y ' S D l A M O N D S Registered Jewelers American Gem Society 347 Granby Street 2 AMW gEET i 'ofconwrn 9- Compliments of TODD ELECTRIC CU. 36 Nebraska Street Norfolk, Virginia 'pg if 441. if' , ii it 4'9 mv-vs-up-Q N, ,wwmwmnmn .nf .wma-we-.Fwy .. ,.,.--mae-an-ww-Q4 .-.--.1-vpn-on-vu . ....N....aur-www-w .-....-,wnoouw-fl Z' Ny X K x IN' -sins twiki 'K ,qs f-Hx , Sf N. v , v- ,Mx L 'Q r3N an 4 , L ar u 1 fa 5 - 55 ' MW K f A- NMS. . 1 ' A xr 'i Portlock Teen -Age Club Dances are sponsored by the club every Thursday night for teen -agers. Compliments of CROCKIN - LEVY COMPANY The South's Largest Furniture Store 500 Granby Street Norfolk, Virginia FRANK R. FORD COMPANY Jewelers and Silversmiths 229 Granby Street Norfolk, Virginia SOUTHERN SANITARY COMPANY 201 Boush Street Norfolk, Virginia Compliments of C. A. NASH and SON Compliments of EPPINGER and RUSSELL CO. Creosoted Timber Products NORFOLK TALLOW COMPANY, INC Established - 1905 Norfolk, Virginia P. O. Box 4536 Berkley Station Norfolk, Virginia THE BRlDE'S SHOPPE Walter Floum 113 W. Freemason St. Norfolk, Virginia A. BARTLEY and SONS Friendly Jewelers 237 Church Street 317 Granby Street af, Compliments of THE I. G. WILSON CORPORATION A Part of South NorfoIk's Industrial Community Since 1903 Compliments of SOUTH NORFOLK POLICE DIVISION AI PAUI.'S TIRE AND APPLIANCE STORE Iformerly PIaM'sI on II ppl d Pdfsrey urdpf blt d Make COLLEGE TOWN SHOP 105 College Place Your Headquarters For ' :Zen Phone: KI 5-0732 SOUTHSIDE FLORIST Flowers for all Occasions S. Herman Dennis 'I I I3 Poindexter Street South Norfolk, Virginia Good Luck to The I955 Graduates CLOVER LEAF ESSO SERVICENTER Military Highway The Home of Happy Motoring Congratulations to the Graduating Class RlCE'S FASHION CORNER Downtown and Ward's Corner DAIRY LANE Frozen Custard - Sundaes Poindexter Street South Norfolk x l M, K g I vi -X gf ,f ar Q, There is always cheerful, efficient service at PRESTON'S PHARMACY at the corner of Poindexter and B Streets. Patricia Horton and Carl Skinner are among the students who often drop in for an after school coke. KENNETT MOTOR COMPANY 1400-1401 Bainbridge Boulevard South Norfolk, Virginia New and Used Cars Phone: KI 5-3539 l fE!tliW.'flFElEi High Quality B. F. C. Feeds 1201-1219 Liberty Street Norfolk, Virginia YOU NG'S SHOE SHOP Expert Shoe Repairing and Dyeing 1005 Chesapeake Avenue South Norfolk, Virginia PETE'S DRIVE-lN South Norfolk's Oldest Drive-ln CURB SERVICE ' L Y ff., .. L In E 1 s-ll - , Compliments of MODERN LAUNDRY and CO. Amana Home Food Plan A New Way to live Better For Less Distributed By: KREGER'S Ship Stores 301 Crawford Street Portsmouth, Virginia There's A Colonial Store Near you! Compliments rTOIlI, an ' of WhenIYoIfgIv?p W. B. IONES Plumbing and Heating Company COLONIAL STORES Serving the South since I90I Compliments of SOUTH NORFOLK LIONS CLUB OFFICERS Mr. W. Y. E. Davis-President Mr. W. E. Beedie-Vice-President Mr. J. J. Pezzella-Second Vice-President Mr. E. L. Looney-Third Vice-President Mr. G. W. Pegram, Jr.-Secretary-Treasurer Compliments BURROUGH'S f 0 DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT SYKES FUNERAL HOME Norfolk, Virginia 122 E. Berkley Avenue CHESIIPEAKE BUILDING ASSUCIATIUN Established 1895 204 West Berkley Avenue-Norfolk 6, Virginia W. Dean Preston, President L. Hall Ames, Vice-President Webb M. Townsend, Secretary Jesse J. Parkerson, Treasurer Josephine C. Lee, Assistant Secretary Pauline G. Ford, Assistant Treasurer EACH ACCOUNT INSURED TO 510,000.00 Established 1847 Phone KI 4-9228 D. P. PAUL COMPANY SHAW JEWELRY CO. I JEWELERS 257 Granby Street Nmfolkl yhginia 231-235 Granby Street Norfolk 10, Virginia Compliments of Compliments of T. F. LIVERMAN and SONS RoofingandSheetMetal EMPIRE MACHINERY AND 3321 Bainbridge Boulevard SUPPLY CORPORATION Phone: KI 5-1411 Compliments of For SINGER SEWING MACHINE C Brand Name Appliances and Television PRICES NORFOLK-PORTSMOUTH 418 Granby Street Phone: 5-0579 or 5-0570 L. B. ROCKE COMPANY Jewelers and Silversmiths 243 Granby Street Norfolk, Virginia N O R 'I' H R O P ' S I Athletic and Sporting Goods It Pays to PIay NORTHROP'S SPORT SHOP, INC. 450 Granby Street SPEED KINGS MAKE QUEENS' WIDOWS AND ORPHANS In the interest of Public Safety L . S N Y D E R ' S Compliments of COLONIAL OIL COMPANY, INC. South ,NorfoIk, Virginia Compliments of A FRIEND O I I I I I I I I I I I x S 1 dll u-l usb 11 -0 nv? I bought a camera today, Cathy, to take along on our vacation. l '1'-'-'-'-1'- --'X I I I I I And now we re getting a vacation with pay . . . it's good to count on that nice check every weak. of Virginia f,4-4-.--.nnn,.e--.-4-5 I I I l I Our first year company has been such fun. Let's tell our graduating friends to find out all about well-paying, interesting telephone jobs. The Chesapeake It Potomac Telephone Company TIDEWATER INSURERS INC. James Andrews, President Rodney K. Deshields, Vice-President I I I'I Poindexter Street South Norfolk, Virginia Phone KI 5-0332 THREE CONVENIENT LGCATIONS 'k Downtown Norfolk i' Ward's Corner i' Virginia Beach Smith lllallon Compliments of BERSON'S Norfolk-Portsmouth Virginia Beach More Flavor Per Cup it ' ': 1 . ,Fllllfl , 7, K t , f I , 1 ,jo Q 1 The popular Chesapeake Pharmacy seems to Invite students to stop in for a while. The congenial atmosphere and courteous service makes them feel welcome. E. RAY HOWELL oPnclAN 222 West Bute Street Congratulations to the GRADUATING CLASS THE HUB 7629 Granby 200 Granby High Street AINSLEY TRANSPORTATION CORP. 1212 Poindexter Street South Norfolk, Virginia JOHN E. LINDSEY General Insurance 1017 Chesapeake Avenue South Norfolk, Virginia Telephone 66-6128 668-5416 Great Bridge Simple Rules for SAFE Kite Flying! -never lly a klte neer electric wires -never use a wire or tlnsel string -never tty a klte that has metal ribs -never use e wet strlng -never climb a pole after a klte. Call us te help you get your kite back! llllllillllll El.ElTl1llI llllll Flllllill IDIIIPIIIW HERFF-IUNES COMPANY Manufacturers of OSCAR FROMMEL SMITH HIGH SCHOOL Standard Class Rings and Commencement Announcements Virginia Representative: JAMES L. DECK 300 East Main Street Richmond 19, Virginia ' N 1 4 .c- ,L rj t Q if f . I at f ' . ,gp I f ,CN 5 r 'qu . . 'A '. V. AA . fy. - ' J jf 25,321- 1 Wo Q . 0 , w 4 0 F O ',f4, K. . 0 o W rf' . .-'nfl' ,3z3'o8g,,1A- 7,1 f 1 ,, . 1, H 1 ig K , as ' Q ,M A - - it-55,91 , , ff' Q 1-,,Q . - 175519, 423, Q, fieffjg, , X 4 g - .L rf, , ,- gg 9 i 'tif fx - 'fft,m,,-w A..- g -- - X , Xa ' Q ...f- Nxgx ' X Q QMNK yn X Compliments of W. and J. PARKER Wholesale Groceries, Tobaccos and Confections 701 Crawford Street Phone: Portsmouth: 9-1461 Portsmouth, Virginia Wholesale Cigars and Confections TIDEWATER CIGAR and CONFECTION CO., INC. 907 Main Street Norfolk, Virginia Best Wishes From the Smith High School P. T. A. N llli L 1 i P T A Executive Board Members seem to regard their duty as a pleasure, too. They are, left to right Seated Mr W L Nicholas Mrs Edward Shipley Mrs D. N. Wilson, Miss Aurelia Leigh, Mrs Francis A Gay Mrs Gordon Peebles Mr Claude Mizzelle. Standing: Buddy Rodgers, Betty Hassell Jimmy Pezzella Philip Davis William Beedie Betty Ruth Carden, Mrs. W. L. Nicholas. The Valentine Beauty Salon Specializing In HAIR CUTS AND HAIR STYLING 806 liberty St. So. Norfolk, Va. TWIN CITY TUBACCU CU., INC. Wholesale Cigars - Tobacco - Sundries - Groceries Paper Products and Confections 605-607 Botetourt Street Norfolk, Virginia Phone: MA 5-2529 GREEN - GIFFURD TIMES SIIUARE UF THE SUUTH W. T. Butler Grocer 1325 l8th Street South Norfolk, Va. Phone: KI 5-2212 We Deliver BAKER HARDWARE . , 905 liberty Street and PIIRTLUCK VARIETY STURE Delores Everett and Sylvia Harrell know that the clothes they are receiving at Ideal Cleaners, Liberty and 20th 3906 Bainbrid 0 Boulevard Streets, South Norfolk, have been cleaned to perfection. ci D. BAKER 9 V. G. BAILEY 'Z' a ' fi v . INARQP' ni Q 'L' u .. ug.-Q- ' Awww, ,.. I f GAY FUNERAL HOME FRANCIS A. GAY, Director Ohio and Rodgers Street, South Norfolk CREEKMORE HARDWARE 1303 Bainbridge Blvd. South Norfolk, Virginia FOREHAND'S GROCERY City-wide Delivery Fresh Meats - Froze 1409 Ohio Street Phone: KI 5-3611 Foods K HFATSH BLANC'-'ARD FIowers for all Occasions cmes ssnvlce sTATloN TW'NE'5 Flows' 3 Owned and operated by Chesapeake and Poindexter Streets Blu. and ULUAN RICE South Norfolk 6, Virginia ' 1316 19th Street Phone: KI 5-2529 l J South Norfolk, Virginia SAPPER 8. WEBB, INC. General Automobile Repairing and Painting Body and Fender Work Telephone: KI 5-3211 115-117 Liberty Street NORFOLK MONUMENT CO. Taussig Blvd. at Granby Street NORFOLK, VIRGINIA J. D. MILES AND SON Roofing - Sheet Metal Work Bonded Roofers 1500 E. Liberty St. SOUTH NORFOLK, VA. J. D. MILES C. S. MILES CAMPOSTELLA ELECTRONICS CO. Radio - Television Sales and Service Sporting Goods - Blood Worms 1009 Campostella Road NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Telephone: KI 5-3742 SOUTH NORFOLK FURNITURE CO. VIRGINIA RAWLS, Owner Established 1910 519 Liberty Street TOMMY HASTE TEXACO Accessories Lubrication Gas Oil Poindexter and B Streets Phone: KI 5-9938 Phone: KI 5-2491 GEORGE W. DAUGHTRY AND SON, INC. Building Materials Hardware - Paint Liberty and 16th Streets SOUTH NORFOLK A, EITDTIT N Oggn Am MARKET 1. W Neve Clo e We . S 5 in Q 'Q The Homecoming Committee is one of the most important groups in the Student Council. Here they are shown as they were making plans for the Homecoming, November 12, 1954. The S.C.A. can always be depended upon to help in any school activity. HAGAN TRUCK LINE 3405 Bainbridge Blvd. South Norfolk, Virginia Best Wishes , ' I r l Kg o 'OR JULIETTE BEAUTY SHOP Z PQESSIN Wow D cl CLIANME ry eaner 3804Vz Bainbridge Boulevard Phone: KI 5-0231 130 W. Berkley Avenue 908 B Street 706 Campostella Road Dickie Schwartz and William Stevens are getting ready to paint the town with paint from Greenough and Company, l7ll Pork Avenue South Norfolk. They'll find a full line of other hardware and building supplies there, foo. Airplanes - Boats - Trains - Race Car Supplies SOUTH NORFOLK HOBBY SHOP Everything for the Model Builder Also Shellcraft and Figurines JIMMY BUTT, Proprietor Phone KI5-9870 1329 Poindexter St., So. Norfolk, Va. Compliments of PARK AVENUE CONFECTIONERY JACK ETHERIDGE Mrs Hamilton and Lorraine are making tasty and nutritious sandwiches out of EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE, MARY NORFOLK OONTRAOTINO COMPANY 4100 East Indian River Road Norfolk 6, Virginia CONTRACTORS Highway Structures Drainage Heavy Concrete Construction Equipment Rental: Cranes, Air Compressors, Pile Hammers Dial: Kl5-6lII or KI5-5170 Lots of Luck T. E. NETTLES 906 B Street PLUMBING - HEATING J. L. HENDRICKS 8. SON MONUMENT DEALERS We are exclusive dealers for Sterling Blue and Sunset Pink Granites From the South's Finest Quarries RIVERSIDE MEMORIAL PARK Indian River Road, Compostella Our growth has been built on Confidence and Fair Treatment, plus Modest Low Cost DISTINCTIVE MEMORIALS FROM DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED MATERIALS --,mvu :fff I 1- N. Lee Alvs tells Her on Powe s to FII up wth top quality Esso Extra gasoline t Seymou s Esso Stat on Liberty and Po ndextor SOUTHLAND APPLIANCE COMPANY 'I408 Polndexter Street 1413 Pomdexter Street Good Luck, Seniors and All South Norfolk Students nuNLn ELECTRIC WELDING MILITARY HIGHWAY McCALLUM INSPECTION COMPANY Inspection Engineers and Chemists Specialists in Creosoted Materials Headquarters Laboratory I25 West Berkley Avenue NORFOLK 6, VIRGINIA Phone: 2-7008 I I At The Former Krise Tool 8. Supply Co.'s Location JOE WHITE 62 Commercial Place Compliments Salesman NORFOLK, VIRGINIA of BRAY'S GROCERY 1300 Bainbridge Blvd. 1:55 50113 Tlilibl TT? X Myrna Van Vleek and Betty Witherington know that food bargains are always found at Hutchison Bros. Market, Bainbridge Boulevard and D Street, South Norfolk. I W. B. DAWLEY 8. CO. Real Estate and General Insurance 21 I W. Berkley Avenue Phone: KI 5-2459 Best Wishes DOZIER'S CONFECTIONERY PORTLOCK we , O ri' V -2. . V5 5,,,.., 1 to a- ,Lf . at ' - T .b', 1. T, ,, ,QAV Mr. Mclntosh works hard to get that just right expres- sion. For formal portraits, graduation or wedding pic- tures, or Commercial work, patronize the McINTOSH STUDIO ON 21st STREET IN NORFOLK. ka 1 'ff' 100 Best wishes, Seniors from South Norfolk Junior High School PTA 1 I Compliments of AMES and BROWNLEY GROWERS EXCHANGE headed by Mr. Roy Brit- ton, are dependable dealers in fresh green vegetables and potatoes. Located at 14th and Louisa Streets in South Norfolk, this business has been in operation since 1932. TEXAS-V W., Y rr 4 nuqenenlll 4,11 'WNW' ?F?Yf .,rr,r or Best wishes to the Seniors from F. W. CAPEHART 3900 Bainbridge Boulevard Phone: MA 5-5369-0 TIDEWATER OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. 234 W. Bute Street Tidewater Sales, Rentals and Repairs Whether you stop for iust a coke or a tankful of Comply, Ling gf Pofqqbl, and gasoline, you'll get prompt, cheerful service smlidurd Typewriter,-All makes from PLUMMER and WINSLOW at the overpass R C Allen in South Norfolk. Typewriters, Adding Machines, and Cash Registers I, x K AAAVV kgrrkk A Vw kwyx , mt ,,L:L H k.l,,. M-ff' .imp M - .M K 352. S ,,L li he Haiku, .M , . 'T' 11 2,5-.3 f' , is , 1 ,U -f .113 xffk. 1' pl Qzgl 11, Tgfjf-f A . .M W, K. ...- it ,,,ggwA.km ,mtg rf, .W 2 kc 6 ff-4 vm? 4 f Nl , 2 ,,.,i?,7T3' H' N W www W . S' lv? H ,M 3 f V . . '-f' ,,.,,,.h,w . W, ga, : Th Lp ,QV Nw 42 . , 7 .R - 2 , -- ,,, I 1 . - X ' - ' r u is Whether you are interested in 'a complete outside iob or interior work, WILLIAM J. BERRY, paint- in contractor, will give you complete satisfaction. His address is 1327 20th Street, South Norfolk, or you can call Kl 5-0762. 9' f ' . -1: :,. r ,, - 1 . ar M . W K I G K 'UM' BUUSTERS Morrisette Hardware Co. Suzanne Dress Shop Allied Electronics Co. Zedd's Grocery Platt's Service Station Joyce Beauty Salon Ashe Jewelers B. 81 F. Waffle Shop Beilers Poultry Market Floyd's Market Dot and Joe's South Norfolk Woman's Club People's Insurance Agency Rustin's Drive ln South Norfolk Seafood Market Mr. J. Warren Sawyer, Brick Layer Hampton Roads Paper Co SOUTHSIDE CLEANERS Quality Cleaners - Guaranteed Work Same day service 1205 Poindexter Street South Norfolk, Virginia Linwood H. Briggs, Jr. Compliments of HAYMAN'S DRUG STORE 3902 Bainbridge Blvd. South Norfolk, Virginia WILLNER'S ladies Specialty Shop Downtown and Ward's Corner 9 . nnt- C 5 n TRIO! DECOIAYIONS O Glffii 124 College Place Phone Norfolk KI 5-5612 Phone Princess Anne 696 WUUDRUW W. FORD General Contractor Pile Driving - Dock Work 837 Wilbur Avenue South Norfolk, Virginia RED CROSS ARE YOU SUPPORTING THE BLOOD BANK? bv.- ln-Qz .l C ll l The ' sum :sash .qt- ,,. Qgl w- 9 9 1, my-M xr IX'-v-jf' 1 ' ' Nfliwf' , - fi 1 K L I ,M i sg iii .S - ali ,L wa as x X 5 S 1 Uhrul lflllllfi x ,. - ' 'll V: ' 'l T ituufl' Qlznl- B Q -l V ' fl., 'gf A mf H- 5 --. if i Af-- fl- ' 'M J. . ,ml mr'u.'T'l Wlu . Q X t . Im, I rl, Mn-I W ti PAQ? 1 c' - Q k f1 L X t, ki -.., . f 1 W' ' ' lr xl 4 .C is Tj ' I SSE . L V XE. ff Q . H a - fl 1 1 'L v X 7 Q . x X X , . , , X --, I X LI , Qlaf 5 42 NX-A A ' 'tf'fa31i'f2? -nn - f helm T fi , :li igwbyqn. Q ,A if ,j! Ls ,W- . , xy. l'!g3iwH29Xfx.z E?ff'54z34L i 3' f' X '51, 'Min ' l',' .527 3 'G' M 4' W 5513- ff' S Ji 'f l 'f-A l wir V .. , 3.55 , .. ?'W,i.f' -Ji3,fg,,, 4,1 ' 'f .,,,4fY7,4r 7 5 f .V X t, q,,3gg,1Lj,!:Qsz:lqgxb3 in A , .1 ,gr -.'-,-.4 X kg!- W 1 I 7 ' . ea , .X 1 fl x K ' ll 3. x X xx d at xx X l e 1 sgggv z - A X X. Lg., his ' . , Sff? XXL! . ' .LLLLL w 1 . vez., S L' L, -5 Lmm1 h'L 'Thi 1 ' wi A J Q Q .. sglf-2 ' When the finishing nail ledrlven, a building is said to be complete, but it is really when plc- tures are hung that a house becomes a home . So It is with our school. Though the building was flnlshed In the 'Sprinqg it was when the Code of Ethics was hung ln theihall, th9t,the students really began to feel at home. l i .I I .:.: 4: i, iii, .L gg The Spring was filled with Activities Students who participated on the Quiz 'Em teams are, from left to right, seated: Bucky Flemming, Sally Best, Patty Radke, Carol Richardson, Barbara Graves, Pot Nicholas, J. T. Haley, Ronnie Raper, William Beedie. Standing: Susan Ambrose, Tony Smith, Ann Spry, John Chappell, Linda Marshall, Paul Rule, Bobby Jordan, Willis Bell, Peggy Horton, Ed Shipley. Those cute teachers who re- ceived the most votes in the Faculty Baby contest-Jimmy Thompson, Aurelia Leigh, the doll who won first place, Eddie Brickell, Mary Evelyn Babb, and second-place winner, little Joey Wisniewski. Stat? heads ef WFOS, Smith High's radio station are: Ed Shipley, Paul Rule, Peggy Horton, Joyce Baird, Ro- berta Peebles, Jean Rae Jones, Pat Nicholas, Peter Mizelle, Doug Ainsley, Betty Jo Spann, Don Am- brose, Miss Helen Winslow. In the Spring, as though to set the pace for life in the new building, there were final plans for class activities, meetings for WFOS and Sen- ior events and practices, as well as cramming for those final exams. Never have so many activities and so much excitement been packed into one year. Balloons and Bermudas were the vogue at the Sophomore Dance, with its carnival theme. 'V It seems thoy'd rather talk than dance at the moment and leave the floor to those cats in crazy socks. .. I u 1-1.- .Ms , lit -5- Z! 'SV il mm. I .. lim u Y 'TT' w -L tw!! u 1 W , , , N if 1' 1-Q' II?-0 n- t nn- P,N, 'cs' immy Parkinson, Paul Rule, Jean Roo Jones, and Diana Tarkington prepare for an afternoon of broadcasting over WFOS. A is , .e JE gi i , :S Xi l E r 3 l!.,Lszw R4 ABOV 1 Y General of Virginia, who spoke at the Dedication ceremonies. E: Mr. Sfory introduces Mr. J. Lindsay Almond Aiiorne here was the . Dedication. . . LEFT: Mr. Briilon, chairman of ihe School Board, presents lhe keys of the building fo Miss Leigh. and Tiger Jubilee BELOW, LEFT: Tha?'s My Honey, Love , :sing the Drifters H . erman Powers, Bucky Flemming, Mallory Everton Shad I Y Chappell, and gif-iar player, Dickie Schwartz. BELOW, RIGHT: Di f Smiih announce fo fhe Tiger Jubilee audience, l'm a Lone- some Polecal . une Madrin, Phyllis Pierce and Eileen fs s , es af 9 New Clubs were formed. . . Miami, - In keeping with the new building, new organizations were formed this year. The most outstanding were the Key, Commer- cial and Bible Clubs. The Key Club, a national honor society for young men, was established with Mr. Radke as sponsor. Along with other quali- fications, the boy must have attained a scholastic average of at least 85. Organ- ized in April, the club has approximately 25 members. The Bible Club, under the leadership of Mrs. Hamilton, reorganized in February. With brief, impressive talks by local min- isters and laymen, the club strove to pro- mote interest in daily devotional periods among high school students. Besides hear- ing the speakers here at school, the club members attended services at the South Norfolk Baptist Church. The Commercial Club, with Miss Price as sponsor, was also formed. Composed of members of the typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping classes, the club visited the various places of business in Norfolk and South Norfolk, acquainting the members with the methods of operation and types of commercial houses in the area. 4' in kf K 7.1 The new Beta members were tapped in March. They are, left to right: Seated-Margaret John- son, Joanne Silverthorne, Patty Radke, Peggy Horton, Betty Lou Witherington, Essie Willis, Dora- thy Beard, Barbara Berry, Ann McPherson, Leah Rae Etheridge. Standing-Don Ambrose, Glenda Bates, Phil Davis, Peter Mizelle, Flora Eason. Key Club members are from left to right: First row-Larry Bray, John Chappell, Peter Mizelle, Willis Bell, Fred Peele. Second row-William Beedie, Phil Davis, Aubrey Tarkington, Billy Jones, John Leggett, Steve Georges, Woody Ford. Standing-Bobby Jordan, Ray Pully, Rudy Hardison, Billy Story, Willard Simmonds, Darwin Richards, Jay Ashley, Herman Dennis, Shelton Stryker, Bonnie Smith, Mr. Radke, Sponsor. -s .- il M Q g I ' J NL' we X. N X ro -ig 1 i .sem 'T 'P iff iid-r f . T ' l . - -' : v ' J S -s - I S ' N A v .2 ' - 1 'r A 'SST ei is T .- Q - 7135... 't ' 'l'l....f.i .sc A i ' vw 19 - -lr . L, ' ' f' '- ,. . Suv' g 595' P' 'Q K X A S , ' 4, :sf g. A K - - . . 3,5 i 'l 7 ' 'N T fix V 5 . - . .. . . gs. ,X I 4 A . ' -. 'N I ,H , I J Q 'I - ' X S 5, V7 Olticers of the Bible Club ore: Seated-Mrs. Hamilton, sponsor, Betty Jo Spann, chaplain, Glenda West, song leader. Standing -Pat Hobbs, musician, Mary Henley, secretary, Commercial Club members are from left to right: Seated-Miss Price, sponsor, Betty ? Jo Sponn, Betty Ruth Carden, Pat Cooper, Joyce Baird, Rose Mary Creef, Sylvia Harrell, Don Ambrose. Standing-Linda Marshall, Frances Voliva, Mary Henley, Margaret Johnson, Kay White, Carol McClennen, Shirley Taylor, Essie Willis. Bible Club Members are from left to right: First row-Glenda West, Betty Jo Spann, Mary Henley, Pat Hobbs, Peggy Wagner. Second row-Don Ambrose, Betty Ruth Carden, Betty Witherington, Diane Madrin, Ann McPherson. Third row- Richard Milteer, Peggy Horton, Linda Peele, Gail Simmonds, Sally Best, Lawrence Gregg. Fourth row-Carol McClennen, Mary Westmoreland, Juanita Ainsley, Phil Davis, Linda Gregg, Kate Matthews. Commercial Club ara: Betty Ruth Carden, Peterson, secretory and treasurer, Roberta Peebles, president, Miss Price, sponsor, Betty Jo Spann, vice- president. Oflicers of the chaplain, Jane w 1 . 1 i ,,. Vs , N GT 6 X The Smith team ioins in the parade before i i p the Virginian-Pilot Relays at Foreman Field. The Spectators Enjoyed Track. . . ln spite of the good work done by Lawrence Gregg, Bobby Wilder and the rest of the team, Smith did not have an outstanding track season. However, there was a noticeable improvement over last year's record. Even though we lost the opening meet with Maury of Norfolk by a few points, wins over Virginia Beach and Great Bridge soon followed. ln addition to Gregg and Wilder, other top track men were: Bill Story, Punky Richards, Jim Thompson, Crawford Walters, Bill Stevens, Ed Bur- las, and James Black. These were supported by other track men who worked very hard. SHHQQ 1:7 vs. if .X ' in QQ5. 3 J' . ti 'V' Our own Lawrence Gregg ioim boys from other schools in the winners' circle at the Virginian-Pilot Relays. Lawrence tied for first place in the high iump. lt's up and over for Tommy Batten in our team's first year at pole vuulting. X .vt ' 9 1 gxx I X 'ef' I ,n Mi V W, , 1 l 4' f Bill Story, J. T. Black, Ed 8 relay team, are warming up. wan. ...M . ., '1 .e- ws- , ,. - . ...Nt K 'f ' -X wa. N .4i W WTF. 1-Uv' . urlas and Jim Thompson, members of Smith's fs.-f. O . wr Q , Q B 4- my ft , 1 5 A, X . A ' mv .. . 1 yi Q. -. . cc - TY 5 '1t:dsh4k. e. f - x . - w- .c., . M- c...,ae, ' A-ex s .X 7 I Q.. -c.fs.,,A Track Team members are trom left to right: First row-Buddy Haywood, John Fletcher, James Stringfield, Earl Hollowell, James Rowan, Bill lnclerwise, Bill Stevens, Tommy Taylor, Fred Peel, Colin Parker, Richard Reel. Second row-Carl Pope, J. T. Black, Darwin Richards, Billy Ainsley, Mike Carter, Kenny Wyatt, Bill Story, Larry Bray, Bobby Mitchum, Conniy Bass, Jim Thompson. Third row-Bert Dunlow, Leon Mclendon, J. T. Haley, Aubrey Tar- kington, Ed Burlas, Melvin liverman, Billy Jones, Peter Mizelle, Tommy Batten, Philip Fore- hand, John Bondurant, Crawford Walters, Coach Smith. Absent 'From the picture are Bobby Wilder, Lawrence Gregg. and Baseball Baseball Team members are from left to right: First row-Coach Brickell, Rudolph White, Gary Disharoon, Jimmy Bunn. Second row-Bucky Flemming, Willis Bell, Allen Templeton, Gayle Baker, Billy Starette. Third row-Kenny Edgerton, Preston Jackson, Ducky Davis, Wayne Henley, Roddie Conner, Jimmy Pezella. Fourth row-David Pike, Bobby Grimes, Bonnie Smith, Shelton Stryker, Phil Davis, Billy Waters, Sherwood Jones. 3-.11 A rs The record of nine wins and eleven losses for Smith's baseball team may not seem very impres- sive, but actually it was their best season in many years. An extremely tough schedule and poor hitting added up to more losses than wins in spite of good pitching. A member of the Peninsula League, the Tigers wound up in third place. Coach Brickell is optimistic about next season due to the return of Willis Bell, Sherwood Jones, Preston Jackson, and Roddie Conner, the main- stays of this season's pitching staff. . ' Xi 'sn ,as is zz. 'M vii ,si X . ,eel y iff gi, M H ,,... ,,.. 1 Q: C, r W' Emp T .fy ,SP XX x ll ff' F K -fs 95 -N 1 5 L X N Jil 1' f R A it in ' f : . .H K erm. I -g e .,, iw , K at A' I A fr,-QHL3 I if ,K ww , A , yN ll A ,,.r, J 5 'M . i si. l. A A f' i Ai a P' I QQPWVI i1 X J- B Z 4 AY! Q xy T N , - Of' Contact! Gary Dishoroon drives one away. Allan Templeton wouId've had better luck on his knees for this one. Kenny Edgerton waltzes on to the sack iust in the W' ,Ali Q 'if' Q w' 'L is nick of time, having lost his cap in the meantime. xx - vii x ,rn J C1 . ,V - 1 X, ,,, IG- Q M whirl 'ara-.4 A,g,,:p ,,, - 1 1 'Z 3' 'za i K1 x, K , rs- -2- wwf? i o x '. + ' ,--. , 3-: ' X w , . SX 'u ' ,. in -my 1'-Ms-fmw-www-:.2E? Billy Storetto is ready for another one comes in mighty low. as this one Kun The .. Senior Prom The music of a real live dance band filled the Pythian Castle, Norfolk, and the Senior Prom was underway. Saturday, May 28th, was a big night for the Seniors, the only formal dance in their high school years. The girls in their formal gowns, and the boys in dinner iackets had never looked better. Soon, it was time for the highlight of the Prom, the Ring Ceremony. After walking through several formations, the Seniors and their dates had the Class Ring turning under elaborate trel- lises. This was followed by the Seniors' Ring Dance. Time flew by, and after what seemed like only a few numbers later, the band was play- ing for the last dance. Everyone present left the ballroom with fond memories of the 1955 Prom. The formations of the Ring Dance have begun, to be cllmaxed by the turning of the class ring. 1 I x I - 1 ,K y 1 , .0 bf' l I t V f , ll' Th in his own thoughts and dreums o e Ring Dunce was solemn us ouch Senior wus lost f the future. The first step of graduation is taken as Ronnie turns Betty Rutlfs rluss rinq ut the climax of tlw Ring Dclncf.-. ,- N A Q 'X . Fl xx Q ,,,ww '! 3 -A Dance sponsors, Naomi Dillon and Lee Alvis stand by os Lawrence Gregg presents ca gift to lm t e Senior Sponsor, Mrs. Bunch. 11 The Seniors Enjoyed Class Night and the Banquet . . . May 7, 1955, was a big night for the Senior Class. At last the long awaited Senior Banquet had arrived. The food was delicious, and a short talk by Miss Leigh added to the occasion. After the dinner, the seniors and their dates remained for a dance that was almost as much fun as the Prom. A merry time was had by all at Class Night, where the Class History, Poem, Will, and Prophecy were read. The seniors were also presented with a small gift from the class. TOP: Rose Marie Dixon receives her gift -from Mallory Eveiton at Class Night. CENTER: The Banquet was considered a great suc- cess by all who attended-and the food was excellent! BELOW: The spacious floor of the ballroom showed promise for the dance which was to follow when the tables and chairs were cleared away. 5'f'ii - 1--'ifiTfQ'5f5 ' O U rs Q? Y Q., 3 rsizf' ,314 1 Q Nw 3' .ii 'bf :'5?WX vu Y N ll seemed io the Seniors that the Choir had J e V never sung so beaulifully as when they scmg You'II Never Walk Alone, and Commencement Peggy Horton gave the Sdlulmory Address The Smith High P.T.A. Scholarship was presenlecl To Sharon Cooper by Mrs, W. L. Nicholas, Preslolenf. R -. exp I rxx The speaker for the Co Assistant Superintendent mmencement Exercises was Mr, Edwin Lornberth, ol Norfolk Schools, WN- -Q., Betty .lo Spunn, Valedictorion, receives her diploma from Miss Leigh, The hull is filled with people waiting to offer congratulations, o to go home. The graduates ore in cu daze-they cnn't realize thot i OVBY. ----'l- - r iust t's cull I5 fs 'f 'Q' , -1 rf-. 2' '- ' ' s 4:155 2 fx W 135 we 1 l 9- a ff fx' Q, I S 4 E 5 .z ls L' i ll Uhlfwliilllal ll 'Y 'l'I-Illlb i . Q ' SMITH HIGH ALMA MATER g 4 i 1 Ilail to thee, our Alma Mater 2 .V HHZV Loud we sing our praises of j'O'Ll. 2 Smith High School, strong you stand . f lflfith all knowlerlge at your laarrcl. if 5 ...I S. Always loyal, faitliful, lrue, All our love we pledge to you. 5 Alma Mater, stand forever, In Q On Virginiak wondrous shores. 9 3 As the strains of the new Alma Mater fade awa into the distance, we close the a es of Y P 9 our 1955 yearbook with regret. 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