Pearisburg High School - Peariscope Yearbook (Pearisburg, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1954 volume:

edi High Schoo! Library Pearisburg Public Library Pearisburg High Sch Library THE PEARISCOPE Pearisburg High Schct Library The Peariscope Staff of 1954 has chosen as its theme “The Circus’’ — This is a very fitting theme as the organization of a circus and the administration of a school have much in common. The people who go to “The Circus ” for an evening’s entertainment know very little of the many months and often years of rigid training and strictly enforced discipline which are maintained to make the finished performance a success. Each act must fit in with the whole with clocklike timing and percision. There can be no hitch, “The Show must go on.’’ Many people, also, have very little knowledge of the plann- ing, hardwork, and study which are expended in making a suc- cessful school. The goal of a successful circus is to train each actor to give the best possible performance so that the patrons will have a feeling of getting their “money’s worth.’’ The goal of the school is to train the individual student to give the best possible performance so that he, himself, will be satisfied. T)e iicatioH No educational institution should be satisfied with any- thing less than the highest standard of training for the youth of our land. For this reason we humbly dedicate this, the 1954 edition of “The Peariscope, ” to the high standards set up by Dr . John Riddick and his staff of 1952-53 and the equally high standards practiced by the staff of 1953-54 under the able leadership of Mr. Postlethwait. “It was not ever thus.” Principal MR. FRANKLIN NEIL POSTLETHWAIT - B. S. M. S. Vacuity Mrs. Mildred B. Andrews - B. S„ Mrs. Clotilde Rodes Ballard - B.S. Miss Patricia A. Bieterman - A. B. Mr. Emory Lee Davis - B. S. Mrs. Grace Benedict Goodwin - A. B. Mr, Harold E. Gunnels - B. F. A. faculty Mr. Geo. R. Richards, Jr .- B.S.M.S. Miss L. Virginia Tabor-B. A. Miss Shirley Burton -Sec. Miss Olivia S. Newbill-B. S. Mr. Richard E. Rea-B. S. Mr. Harman H. Shell-B. S. Mrs. Rosetta A. Wheeler-B. S. Miss Emma M. Troxel-B. A. SENIORS Senior James Ernest Anderson, Jr. Graham Clinton Bales Shirley Elizabeth Blankenship Williard Eugene Bradfield, Jr. Carl Curtis Caldwell Peggy Charlene Carr 9HHE Class Senior Nancy Ann Douthat Barnett Ray Dunford Marion Allene Ernest Sara Ellen Dennis Forrest Rufus Douthat Janet Louise Evans John Harvey Givens, Jr. Dixie Arden Herring Class Douglas Sears Fisher Thomas Glen Fleeman Iva Jean Hudson David Lavern Jackson Senior Senior Myrtle Estelle Price Fannie Mae Ratcliff Jane Whitfield Painter Phillip Patrick Powell, Jr. Donald Lloyd Ray Charles Robert Rhodes Class Betsy Painter Stafford Kathryn Jane Stafford Arnold Melvin Robertson Anderson Everett Shumate, III Ronald Ray Stafford Jack Donald Stanwitz mm Goldie Louise Szabat Mary Valliere Taylor Senior Inez Grace Stevens Douglas Willard Stump Susannah Olivia Thomas Phyllis Jean Walters Senior Class History Twelve years ago on a bright sunny day the largest group of students ever to enter Pearisburg Grade School marched through the doors. Out of this large group starting to school that year, only 23 remain to graduate. However , during our elementary days many others came from many parts of the county to join this class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty Four. In the fall of 1949 a miraculous event occured. The doors of old P. H. S. found this memorable class entering them . The school was vastly changed by this invasion, for never before had such a large number ascended on the school at one time. After that trying year of going through wrong doors, getting to class late and causing a general distrubance all around, this timid bunch of people emerged as F resh- men. Even in the Freshman year this class was very active in the varsity sports. The next year we were on our way up in the world we were Sophmores. In the true sense of the word, and as such were dispersed throughout all school activities. 1 952- 5 3 found most of the rough corners polished off, and as Juniors, the thunder- ing herd of 49 ' ers were becoming more civilized in perparation for the final peak. That was the year when it became evident that the Administration of the school was actually in the hands of this outstanding class. We made a five year contract with a new company for clas s rings. In getting ready for the Junior and Senior Prom, which is the big event of the school year, we had a Bake Sale, sold magazines and presented a Variety Show, to raise money. As Juniors, this class added much to the school. In the fall of 1 953 this class reached its Zenith when it lent its presence to the school as Seniors. The year thus far has been full of excitement and promises to be even more exciting as we order our invitations, hear speakers on behalf of various colleges, and enjoy to the greatest extent the dignity of being a Senior. JUNIORS juniors Florabelle Blankenship Joyce Booth Bennie Carr Rayburn Guthrie Mary Miles Harris Mildred Havens George Hedrick Charlotte Johnston Judy Kennedy F ranklin Kidd C . B . King Kay Owen Mary Frances Paxton Dennis Peters {juniors Steve Lloyd John Love Phyllis Martin Joyce McElrath Beverly Morris Shelbie Moye Bertie Mae Sadler Mary Ann Sadler Freddy Shrader Betty Simmerly Bill Snidow Darlene Taylor Clara Vest Dorothy Vest Tracy Walker Dorothy Whittaker Andy Williams J o Ann W itten Juniors Bobby Stafford Freda Stafford James Stafford Paul Stafford Phillip Stafford J o Ann T abor SOPHOMORES Sophomores Bobby Alley Betty Lou Anderson Nina Bales Donna Brotherton David Byrley Henry Canode Ann Corell Betty Sue Corell Jeanette Compton Bobby Crotty Ronald Croy Betty Cumbee Lester Dunman Bill Eaton Pat Eaton Sophomores Tommy Eaton Shirley Ernest Helen Farewell Bill Fern Bobby F errel Nathan Gilmer Betsy Goad W. C . Gusler David Harrel Blake Hurst Irma Izon Donald Johnson Norma Johnson Donald Journal] Bobby Level Sophomores • Clarice Link Garry Martin Lewis Martin Deryle Moore Barbara Morris Mary Jane Moye Shelbie Mutter Christine Neice Carol Niday John Henry Peck Betty Jean Peters Alma Pettit Charles Pettit Edith Poff Shirley Powell I Sophomores Sophomores Delores Stump David Thomas Paul Thompson Auldine Vaught Barbara Vest Carl Vest Betty White Billie White Virginia Wise Bucky Woodyard Not Pictured: Patsy F uller P ' eai ' ipuUi I ibrerY i s y i 1 behoof FRESHMEN 3 re slime h Betty Albert Walter Baker Ann Bingham Bernice Blankenship Mickey Blevins Barbara Brotherton Shirley Brumfield Nancy Carr Leroy Collins Russel Davis John Dawson T eddy Dennis Betty Ann Dowdy F ranees Eaton Rayburn Fisher Billy F razier Shelva Frazier H. L. Harrel John Hudson Deane Johnston Roger Journell Cherron Kelley Gene Kelley Sue Kelley freshmen Peggy Lafon Joey Lawrence Thomas Lester Louella Lively Bobby Lloyd Dickie Lucas Gilbert Martin Joyce Martin Nicky Martin Shirley McCroskey Cassie Meador J o Ann Merix F ranklin Mills Jean Nowlin Virginia Ann Painter Lawrence Poff Becky Price Dolly Price Judy Ratcliff Billy Raines Frances Reynolds Sammy Rhodes Edith Sadler Not Pictured: Mary Cunningham Cathryn Harris i i:,j c i freshmen Mary Sadler Wilma Sadler Lorene Sink Wayne Smith Gerry Sours Bane Stafford Jeff Stafford Nancy Stafford Barbara Stump Robert Thompson Virginia Thornhill Betty Vest Judy Vest May Dell Vest Ronnie Walters Phyllis Whittaker Charlie Wiley Henry Wilkinson Ellen Wilson Patty Wilson Sue Wilson James Woods Glen Year out Not Pictured: Nancy Palmer Howard Poff ■� “ i A f 0 t ’ , T r 1 ' ( ’■ . ' : ' , - ' ' f r , ' ■ v f - , ;.£ EIGHTH GRADE Eighth Grade fred ahalt doris albert jackie albert barbara amos donald hartley patty hartley shirley blankenship peggy brumfield james burroughs thomas burton don cole charlotte collins mary crockett arnold dalton henry dawson irvin dermis jackie dunford don eaton jimmy eaton andy fern anna fisher johnny fisher shelby fortner mary ann francis patty frazier betty givens bobby goad jack gusler lottie gusler billy harless audry harrell john havens mary ella hedrick paul helpler john herring Eighth Qrade jerry hudson wayne hurst jimmy hutsenpiller rebecca igo william izon phyllis journell joyce kingrea betty lafon ruth lafon mary ellen lamb jean level eunice lucas lawrence martin nellie martin margaret mason waiter mccroskey arnold minnick billy moran barbara moye danny moye douglas moye nancy nolen bobby jean parcell janice parcell barbara perdue james perdue lola perdue buddy poff emma poff connie poling carl price alberta pyles patty ratcliffe betty reese tommy riggs Sighth Grade mildred robbins deanna runnions jimmy runnions june sadler james sartin louise saunders earlyn sharp charlotte shaver helen spangler betty Stafford larry stevens willie stevens annie stump gene stump joan sutphin joyce szabat carolyn tabor juanita thompson betty thornhill leatha thornhill jim tonry noama troutt betty jean walkup lonnie wagner fred wells dickie williams elsie white william whittaker arnold wickline archie winesett nancy wiley joan parrwitten beverly woods not pictured: don britts tommy Conner don cumbee bobbv martin ACTIVITIES Student Council OFFICERS President Douglas Stump Vice-President Jim Woods Secretary Jayne Johnston Sophmores Wanda Price Barbara Vest John Henry Peck Eddie Stafford Betty Anderson Blake Hurst MEMBERS Seniors Betsy Stafford Andy Shumate Jane Painter David Jackson Juniors Jo Ann Tabor Mike Givens F reshmen Becky Price Jeff Stafford Roger Journell Lorraine Sink Teddy Dennis Virginia Ann Painter Eighth Connie Poling Billy Harless Nancy Nolen Andy F ern Ruth Ann La’Fon Diana Runions The Student Council is glad to have as its sponsor Mrs. Mildred Andrews. This year the S. C. A. is trying to get better co-operation among the teachers and students as well as the parents. The Student Council on the whole is being responsible for most of the assemblies, shows, and various other activities. In the years to come we hope that the foundation we build will be of great value to our underclassmen as they go toward higher horizons. Meta Club The Beta Club is the national honorary society of Peansburg High School, being composed of students with outstanding grades, good charac- ter, and qualities for leadership. The Beta projects for this year are publishing the school paper, the “Pearis-Scoop, ” preparing a basket for a needy family at Christmas- time, sponsoring the annual Graduation Dance, and other projects which are helpful to our school. OFFICERS President . . . . Vice-President Secretary . . . . Treasurer . . . Sponsors . . . „ . Betsy Stafford . . . Doug Stump Mary V. Taylor Barbara Dawson .■ rs. Goodwin Mrs. Robertson MEMBERS Donna Clarkson Barbara Dawson Sara Dennis Walter Givens Margaret Johnston Clarisse Link Phyllis Martin Jerry Moye Carol Niday Jane Painter John Peck Reggie Puckett Betsy Stafford Freda Stafford Doug Stump Jo Ann Tabor Darlene Taylor Mary V . T aylor Susie Thomas Barbara Vest Clara Vest Dorothy Vest Dorothy Whittaker Virginia Wise Jim Woods Dramatic Club The Dramatics Club has as its purpose to encourage interest and develop talent by appearing before the public in character roles. The Dramatics Club is planning to give several plays this year. The requirement for membership in the Dramatics Club is a minimum of twelve hours work on a play in some capacity, either as a member of the cast, a stage hand, light operator, or property man. Betty Lou Anderson Williard Bradfield Donna Jean Brotherton Betty Sue Cor ell Elizabeth Davis Barbara Dawson Nancy Douthat Bunny Eaton Janet Evans Walter Givens Andy Williams OFFICERS President- Donna Jean Clarkson Vice President - Susie Thomas Secretary - Jane Painter Treasurer - Betsy Stafford MEMBERS Rayburn Guthrie Catherine Harris Norma Jean Johnson John Love Sally Mason Joyce McElrath Reva McElrath Deryle Moore Mary Jane Moye Carol Niday Virginia Wise Jane Painter Dennis Peters Charles Pettit Barbara Price Reggie Puckett Tony Sherman Betsy Stafford Jack Stanwitz Mary V. Taylor Susie Thomas Jo Ann Witten 7J.A The primary aim and purpose of the Future Farmers of America is the development of Agricultural leadership, co-operation, and citizenship. Any boy 1 4 to 21 years of age, who is studying Vocational Agriculture, may become a member of the F . F . A. There are four degrees in the F. F. A. ‘ ‘Green Hand ’ ’ “Chapter Farmer” ‘ ‘State F armer ’ ’ “American Farmer” OFFICERS President . . . . Vice President Secretary « . . . Treasurer . . . Reporter , . . . Sentinal „ . . . . Advisor . . . . . . . . Danny Kidd . . Phillip Powell Bernard Journell . .Walter Givens John Henry Peck . Roger Journell Richard E. Rhea Henry Canode Nathan Gilmer Donald Journell Harley Smith Mike Givens James Woods Rayburn Fisher Donald J ohnston Robert Thompson MEMBERS George Hedrick Bobby Grotty William Gusler Gary Gene Martin Howard Poff Graham Blevens David Harrel Roger Journell Ronny Walters Sammy Raynes Tommy Starnes Phillip Stafford Paul Thompson Carl Vest Russel Davis John Earl Hudson Bane Stafford Charles Wiley ;_L 3.M.A The “Future Homemakers of America’’ is open to all students of Home Economics. The members learn all the proper ways of home-making and have many varied activities, which in- clude puplic exhibits of the projects planned and completed, service to the community in preparing a Christmas box for a needy family, and recreational meetings. One of bur great activities this year was presenting a United Nations Flag to the school. OFFICERS . President ........... Beverly Morris Vice-President ..... Dorothy Whittaker Secretary. Sara Dennis Treasurer .Freda Stafford Historian .Joyce McElrath Reporter .... Parliamentarian Song Leader . . . Chaplain . . . . . Pianist ...... Sponsor . . . . . Phyllis Walters . . Phyllis Martin Margaret Johnston . . Helen Farewell .... Betty White . . . Mrs. Wheeler Betty Albert N anc y Carr Ann Cor ell Betty Corell Betty Cumbee Mary Cummingham Shirley Brumfield Irma Izon Mary Frances Paxton Mary Sadler Juanita Santolla Nancy Stafford Barbara Stump Virginia Thornhill Betty Lou Anderson MEMBERS Jeanette Compton Shirley Ernest Helen Farewell Patsy Fuller Betsy Goad Clarice Link Phyllis Martin Shelby Mutter Bonnie Munsey Betty Jean Peters Edith P off Becky Price Barbara Price Wanda Price Betty Ray Betty Ratcliffe Bobby Sue Reed Joyce Robertson Freda Stafford Betty White Virginia Wise Joyce McElrath Beverly Morris Dorothy Whittaker Sara Dennis Marion Ernest Margaret Johnston F annie Ratcliffe Betsy Stafford Phyllis Walters Q.A.A The Girls’ Athletic Association was organized October 6, 1953. The purpose of the club is to promote better sportsmanship and to take part in activities to earn points for a letter. Each month the G.A.A. sponsors a recreation night for the students. Rec reation night con- sists of games and dancing. After the meetings, which are held the first Monday of every month, the club members go to the movie. This is one of the ways to earn points. The G.A.A. is a good opportunity for girls interested in athletics. President Jane Painter Vice-President Susie Thomas Secretary-Treasurer Peggy Carr Historian Goldie Szabat Sponsor Miss Bieterman Reva McElrath Sally Mason Donna Brotherton Phyllis Walters Irma Izon Ann Correll Barbara Dawson Betty Lou Anderson Bunny Eaton Betty Jane Ray Fannie Ratcliff Betty Ratcliff Patsy Fuller Mary Frances Paxton Peggy Kirkbride Betty Sue Correll MEMBERS Sara Dennis Margaret Johnston Joyce Booth Beverly Morris Virginia Wise Marion Ernest Clarice Link Mary Miles Harris Betsy Stafford Kay Owen Donna Clarkson Jean Hudson Shelbie Moye Dorothy Whittaker Janet Evans Shirley Earnest Jean Johnston Charlotte Johnston Alma Pettit Betsy Goad Betty White Jo Ann Witten Nina Bales Edith Poff Juanit Santolla Bonnie Munsey Joyce Robertson Nancy Douthat Dixie Herring Wanda Price Mary Jane Moye Janice Davis MLy THE JOHN D. RIDDICK HI- Y Pearisburg’s first Hi-Y Club was formed last year by the late John D. Riddick, for whom it was named. Our purpose is, “To create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community high standards of Christian character. OFFICERS President Jim Woods Vice-President . Andy Shumate Secretary Ron Stafford Treasurer Doug Stump Historian Jack Stanwitz Sergeant-at-Arms . . . John Harvey Givens Sponsor . Mr. Harman H. Shell MEMBERS Bobby Mickey Blevins Lester Dunman Bill Eaton John H. Givens Walter Givens Rayburn Guthrie David Jackson George Martin John Love Don Overstreet Dennis Peters Charles Pettit Tony Sherman Andy Shumate Bill Snidow Bob Stafford Bud Stafford Eddie Stafford Jack Stanwitz Doug Stump Tracy Walker Andy Williams Jim Woods Ron Stafford Monogram Club BOYS’ MONOGRAM CLUB The purpose of the Monogram Club is to promote better sportsmanship. An Athletic award is presented to the football or basketball player when he has taken part in three-fourths of the quarters in any one season. In Baseball, one must par- ticipate in three-fourths of the total games. A player, who for some reason, is short of this goal and deserves entrance into the club may be nominated by a member and a vote taken. The past few years, we have undertaken to have a banquet, composed of all members, sponsors, and special guest. Since they have been enjoyed by everyone, we again plan for another one this spring. OFFICERS President - Andy Shumate Vice-President - Jim Woods Secretary-Treasurer - Graham Bales Sergeant-At-Arms - John Givens Reporter - Jerry Moye Sponsor - Mr. Emory Davis MEMBERS Andy Shumate Jim W oods Graham Bales John Givens Jerry Moye Doug Stump Jimmy Anderson Bernard Journell Ronnie Rhodes Bud Stafford Phillip Powell Bill Eaton Ronald Croy Steve Lloyd Deryle Moore Curtis Caldwell Ronnie Stafford Jack Corell Don Ray Paul Thompson Bobby Alley Edward Wilson Jim Corell Maud The Giles County Symphonic Band is composed of high school students from Pearisburg and Narrows, who meet the necessary requirements for membership. This year the band is very fortunate to have as directors, Mr. Richard W. Beasley and Mr. J oseph Gollehon. In March, 195 3 at the District Six Music Festival the band was given a Superior rating in difficult Grade Five music by each of the three judges. This was the highest rating received by any band at the Festival. The highlight of the year was the trip to the Annual Lions’ Club Convention in Chicago, Illinois, where the band participated in the Grand Parade and was honored with a seventh place rating. MEMBERS Bobby Alley Jimmy Hutsenpillar Barbara Price Betty Lou Anderson Irma Izon Reggie Puckett Donald Britts Charlotte Johnston Alberta Pyles Donna Brotherton Jean Johnson Billy Raines Barbara Brotherton Judy Kennedy Deanna Runyons David Byrley C. B. King Jimmy Runions Pe ggy Carr Thomas Lester Angelo Santolla Donna Clarkson Louella Lively Juanita Santolla Jeanette Compton John Love Tony Sherman Ann Correll Nicky Martin Andy Shumate Betty Sue Correll Sally Mason Betsy Stafford Ann Davis Joyce McElrath Bobby Stafford Nancy Douthat Reva McElrath Jeff Stafford Betty Dowdy Mary Jane Moye Mary V. Taylor Bunny Eaton Carol Niday Susie Thomas Francis Eaton Kay Owen Virginia Thornhill Janet Evans Jane Painter Fred Wells Betty Givens Virginia Painter Dickie Williams H. L. Harrel Mary Frances Paxton Virginia Wise Mary Harris Dennis Peters Jo Ann Witten Paul Hepler Charles Pettit Beverly W oods John Herring Dean Johnston Jimmy Woods library Club The Library Club has a membership of three: Ann Davis Jayne Johnston Janice Davis These girls were chosen because they have free periods at suitable hours; they are willing to take directions and follow them; they have a sense of order- liness; they have good personal qualifications such as honesty, reliability and the ability to work with others. This is a civic responsibility where personal service to the school is stressed. Sponsor Mrs. Maude P. Miller Pearisburg High School Library Peariscope Staff ANNUAL STAFF Editor-in-chief Betsy Stafford Associate editor Jerry Moye Business editor Jayne Johnston Associate editor Jack Stanwitz Business staff Sara Dennis, Jim Woods Art editor Mary V. Taylor Associate editor Donna Jean Clarkson Art staff Forrest Douthat, David Jackson Dennis Peters, Douglas Fisher Don Over street Sports editor . Ronnie Stafford Associate editor Andy Williams Photograph editor Doug Stump Associate editor. Rayburn Guthrie, Andy Shumate Feature editor Reva June McElrath Associate editor Peggy Kirkbride Typist Donna Clarkson Susie Thomas, Peggy Carr, Barbara Dawson Reporters Jo Ann Tabor Dorothy Whittaker, Judy Kennedy The Peariscope Staff of 1953-1954 has worked diligently to make this annual the best ever edited by Pearisburg Hich School. There have been a few obstacles which have arisen in our path and somewhat hindered our work, but we feel that these have only made us work all the harder. As we, the Peariscope Staff , present this annual which represents our greatest efforts, we sincerely hope you will keep and cherish it as a re- cord of a glorious period in your lives. SPORTS football Under the expert hands of Coach Emory Davis and As sistant C oach Danny Romanello, the Red Devils posted a 5 won, 3 lost, and 1 tie season. The Red Devils started by tying the once mighty Pulaski Orioles 13-13. Following this Dublin was trampled 30-0. Then the boys hit a rough road and lost to Christians burg 26-13, and to Galax 7-0. The team started on the up grade again by defeating Fries 13-6 and Peter stown 32-12. The Devils rose to their greatest height when they defeated the giant-killing Wythe ville Maroons 13-12. Radford found the Big Red team too much for them and bowed 13-6. The season closed with Narrows taking the Homecoming game with a score of 27-0. Such are the fortunes of a football team. Jack Stanwitz COACHES Emory Davis Danny Romanello MANAGERS Glen Yearout Wayne Smith Bobby F errel John Dawson FOOTBALL SQUAD Curtis Caldwell John H. Givens Bernard Journell Bob Stafford Doug Stump Ron Stafford Freddy Shrader Jerry Moye Bud Stafford Bobby Alley Bill Eaton Glen Fleeman Jim Woods Paul Thompson Lewis Martin Bobby Level Robert Thompson C . B . King Don Journell Lester Dunman Don Johnson Tommy Riggs Tommy Starnes Steve Lloyd Andy Shumate Deryle Moore Bucky Woodyard Jim Correll Bobby Lloyd TRAINER Graham Bales Mays’ Mas he t ball Jim Woods-C Edward Wilson-C Forrest Douthat-C Andy Shumate -F Jerry Moye -F Phillip Powell-F Curtis Caldwell-F Donnie Ray-F Bobby Stafford F Bud Stafford-G Ronnie Rhodes-G Glen Fleeman-G Bobby Rhodes-G Doug Stump-G Jack Corell-G BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE December 8 December 1 5 December 1 7 January 5 January 8 January 12 January 15 January 19 January 22 January 26 Dublin-here Dublin-there Pembroke - there Pulaski-here Narrows-here Wythville - there F ries-here Christians burg -the re Pulaski-there Christians burg -he re February 2 February 5 February 9 F ebruary 1 2 F ebruary 1 6 F ebruary 1 9 F ebruary 2 3 F ebruary 26 March 2 Galax-there B ram well -he re F ries -there B ram well -there Pembroke - here Galax-here Narrows -there Hills ville - here Wythville -here Pearisburg High School Library 0 iris’ Basketball Donna Clarkson-F Margaret Johnston-F-Capt. Jean Hudson-F Goldie Szabat-F Dixie Herring-F Charlotte Johnston-F Janice Davis-F Joyce Booth-F Jane Painter-G-Capt. Nancy Douthat-G Janet Evans-G Peggy Kirkbride-G Mary Ann Sadler-G Donna Brotherton-G Anne Davis -G Dorothy Whittaker-G GIRLS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE December 8 December 1 5 December 17 January 9 January 12 January 19 Dublin-here Dublin-there Pembroke -there Narrows -here W ytheville - there Christians burg - there J anuary February 26 Christiansburg-here 2 Galax-there February 19 Galax-here February 23 Narrows -there March 2 Wythe ville-here {junior Varsity basketball JUNIOR VARSITY SCHEDULE January 5 Pulaski Here 15 F ries Here 26 Pulaski There F ebruary 5 Bramwell Here 9 F ries There 12 Bramwell There 16 Pembroke Here 26 Hills ville Here JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL SQUAD Bill Eaton Reggie Puckett T ony Sherman David Byrley Lester Dunman H. L. Harrell Gene Kelly Charles Pettit Brownie Hudson Eddie Stafford George Hedrick Denny Peters Sammy Rhodes Russell Davis Bobby Alley Benny Carr Billy Raines Nicky Martin Thomas Lester Bucky Woodyard Robert Thompson Steve Lloyd baseball The Red Devil baseball team breezed through their sixteen game schedule with- out suffering a defeat to capture their third consecutive District Six Crown. With a lot of hard work on the part of Coach Emory Davis and the hustling of a determined squad of boys, they increased their winning streak to twenty-nine straight games. Riding on the strong right arms of Bill Dennis and Graham (Riggy) Bales and with great backing from their mates the boys produced a coach’s dream, an undefeated team . This spring when the baseballs start to fly again, the Big Red Squad will be try- ingfor the state record which now stands at thirty-two won, consecutively, without a loss . COACH Emory Davis MANAGERS Deryle Moore Ronnie Walters Bill Eaton TEAM Jim Stafford Bob Alley Ronnie Carr Denny Peters Jack Anderson Bud Stafford Don Hudson Eddie Stafford John Harvey Givens Andy Shumate Curtis Caldwell Jim Woods Ron Stafford Ronald Croy Graham Bales Bill Dennis Cheerleaders The Cheerleader s are elected by the Student Body and are sponsored by the Girls Athletic Director . These girls worked hard throughout the whole year, designing their uniforms and having them made in the summer. They practiced their figures long before school opened to be ready for the football season. This group, with the cooperation of the entire school, has done much to improve school spirit and sportmanship. SPONSOR Miss Patricia Bieterman CAPTAIN Janice Davis CO -CAPTAIN Wanda Price Peggy Kirkbride Judy Ratcliffe Peggy Kirkbride Joyce Booth Jeanette Compton P earisburg Defeats Bobcats, 13-6, In District Six Game at Radford Pearisburg Tops 11 be one of the nes to be judged lanship award. S Ls:r„r™‘ Dublin 30-0 id line for the sc . ed the placement j ith 2:55 ieft in By ANDY WILLIAMS Strong Pearisburg Red D evils chalked up their fourth straight victory last F SoSe Red e r StS Narrows Trounces Pearisburg, 27-0, field. The Red Devils 1 half, 6-0. Both team theR DevisS ? « ' ANDY WILL! .t MS the fo U ryard ' line Fowled uie r e« uevit.s Kept th m , „ . .train ran over tor the extra To Spoil Red Devil Homecoming Here By ANDY WILLIAM point lead to win anc The Arrows Green Wav ' el noint trict Six football gar -polled homecoming for the- ' ■ • ' � � ' v • ' I The third touchdown homecoming for t h e Pearisburg Rece Pearisburg Red Devils on ' rt. Pearisburg received Xov ;, 13 :„F defcatin th ' J By ANDY WILLIAMS Pearisburg Red Devils took 7 first win in District 6 , school games last Friday t when they beat Dublin ;ublin, 30-0. ; e Red Devils were in the 1 6-0 at half time and came j to score 24 more points in ast half. First by Lloyd off and drove up the Devils 27-0. they were forced to j After a scoreless fr Later in the latter pa Narrows scored earl, ' first quarter, the R third quarter. Dave J line and backfieid d i ried the ball over fr� yards to paydirt. yard line after a Steve Lloyd was first Wave d r i v on e. R a plunge from th scored the extra p t f crj J ' o 0 l,, ' S ' s iine. Jim Woods’ att. Later in the t , the extra point was si Red Devii pass ‘ r ' ting the score at 6-0. 40-yard line ■ ty 1 . sve Lloyd raced across the t v, ° to n goal during the first B e was scored when a 40- tel . Qa a fi rd run to ft? � WaS c 7 t plete t d , t0 f e the Red Devils in the lead F) temPt , f ° thC Then the Dublin Dukes in ■«- jeorap e e. 5e cond quarter made their .ay-vees dr ; ve the 29-yard line :e they lost the ball. second half, Shumate Neither of the teams Then ■ ' ‘D 1 1- ci fiWe. J?, 5 Dublin goal with a ■-‘I? humate’s pass •e m F to score in the second p]ayin „ an The Red Devils bestjS, helpe «« e the second quarter wamn with ’ l Vs Fe , p, 18-yard line. There A ' 0 b o t)a fo Uj , J ' ■ desperately for a TD But the clock stoppf Pearisburg with lead. Shumate Sci Returning to the Pearisburg Red De off to Radford. T 1 were unable to ke ' S“ ' a ight victory ry Moye third is car- 6-yard .he goal iPearisburg Defeats Bobcat In District Six Game at Radford S ™ S P„n,b U « “FFF’n teht Victory l� «t Itl °f Vl l S c h � 1 - H ' o W J a c center to- . the 2-yard ied. Stafford goal for the °tf. - a tin F ' 4? � ■ Fe ., pts were unsuc- rtsburg made 13 il attempts for and kicked a sTan ford. The Bofif w dfehS ' ? f r fa fa ' ™ ”’ 8 in the Red Devil tert P the Red Divil line or back f faV ° red ’ But that fart AX ' ! ept . 25 ; here Andy Shuma yards to paydirt, a f _ ne F eri Devils led at the off two tackiers on half . 6-0. Both teams charted line. ciP a TD in the second half. But Shumate also ad tfle K ed Devils kept their seven- point, making the P01nt !eaci to win another Dis- Later in the peri tnct Six football game. Devils were unabb Pearisburg Receives ' successful pass i P eai ' isburg received the kick - ' and drove up the field. But m te 1 cSfltsOlIFF Vi v Red Devils Have Powerful Line, Writer Says in Sports Roundup BY ANDY WILLIAMS Last week was an open date for the Red Devils, a good time for a little sports roundup. The team will be back in action again -- rr ‘‘ ' rtv. 6, to play Radford at Radford. ne of the Red Devils’ squad is recuperating from has received in past sL i devils pi. i t-543 13- x- ' eansourg |?cat -.Frier; in a District 6 football- ea at Fries, Fri.. Oet. 9. Tomonv Thors., Oct. 15, Pearinb:. flays Peters town at Peafiri,:;- The Junior Varsity that at ;, • ' d the game was unable keep the Fries team from sc; ing in the first quarter. Fi ■ :d at the half tvith six coin: Devils. He ran cross the Frier Hieing the game etgnt Tcrj-j 3-6. J i ug Stump, one of the 5t all-round players, eliminated from sev- i because of injuries. the visitors racked up only about 30 yards on the ground. The Cheerleader? Another squad out at Pearis- brader has been in j burg High school is the cheer- successfully i petit. kicked t! Llovd Heine. Running good ;n ; fi | field, Steve Lioyd get second touchdown. He ; 7 hard t help the t yardage, cens is O. K. rvey Givens, still big , but with a bad leg, ; :k doing excellent work the Iding and blocking, the yitz, a senior out for leaders. This is a group of girls organized to help cheer the team. They are sponsored by Miss Patricia Rieterman, girls’ physical education instructor. The girls designed new cos- tumes for the year. Then they went to work to pay for thf m FEATURES 33 MOST TYPICAL SENIOR CUTEST MOST TALENTED MOST ATHLETIC BEST ALL AROUND CUTEST COUPLE MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED MOST DEPENDABLE MOST STUDIOUS NEATEST Statistics JAMES ANDERSON ANNE DAVIS Monogram Club-Sargent-at-Arms 51-54 Monogram Club 51-54 Nickname - Liz Hi- Y -Sargent -at -Arms 53-54 Sergant at Arms -Monogram Club 52-53 Band 49-54 Hi-Y 52-54 Dramatics Club 50-54 GRAHAM BALES F. H. A. 50-52 DIXIE HERRING Nickname-Riggy or Grandpa Library Club 50-53 Nickname -Pic . Boys Monogram Club 51-54 G.A.A. 53-54 F.H.A. County Secretary 51-53 F ootball 50-52 Basketball 50-54 Cheerleader 50-52 Baseball 50-52 Softball 50-52 Glee Club 50-52 Basketball J. V. 50-52 Glee Club 51-52 Junior Play 52-53 F.F.A. 50-52 Reporter 51 BARBARA DAWSON IVA JEAN HUDSON Secretary 52 Nickname -Rosie Nickname -Kitty Secretary of Monogram Club 53-54 Y-Teens National Honor Society-Freshman yr. G.A.A. 53-54 F.H.A., Glee Club Sophmore yr. Basketball 50-54 SHIRLEY ELIZABETH BLANKENSHIP Beta Club, Drama Club, G.A.A. Jr. , Sr . yr . Softball 50-54 Nickname-Libbie Tadie Treasurer, Reporter of Beta Club Basketball 50-52 Annual Staff Senior yr . DAVID L. JACKSON Library Club 51-52 Nickname -Dave SARA DENNIS Student Council 49-54 WILLIARD BRADFIELD Nickname -Magg Drama Club 5 52-54 Dramatics Club 53-54 F H.A 50-54 Hi-Y Chaplain 52-54 Debating Team 53-54 Secretary and Reporter Cheerleader 52-53 G A A 53-54 Annual Staff- -Art Staff 51-54 CARL CURTIS CALDWELL Beta Club 53-54 Glee Club 50-52 Nickname -Conky Annual Staff 53-54 F ootball 51-53 ELIZABETH CLEO JANNEY Basketball 50-54 FORREST RUFUS DOUTHAT Nickname -Chicken Basketball 53-54 Basketball 50-51 PEGGY CARR J. V. Basketball 50-53 Library Club 51-52 Nickname -Peg Baseball 53-54 Band 48-54 Manager of F ootball 51-52 MARGARET EATON JOHNSTON Glee Club 51-52 Annual Staff, Art Department 53-54 Nickname -Dimples Drama Club 50-54 F.H.A. Song Leader 50-54 Cheerleader 50-52 NANCY DOUTHAT Beta Club 53-54 Annual Staff 51-54 52-54 G.A.A. 53- 54 G. A. A. 53-54 Dramatics Club 50-54 Softball 51-54 F. H. A. 50-51 Basketball 50-54 Basketball Co-Capt. 51-54 Girls Monogram 51 Softball 51-54 Student Council 51-52 Secretary-Treasurer of G.A.A. 53-54 Glee Club 51-52 Library Club 50-52 JAYNE JOHNSTON DONNA JEAN CLARKSON G.A.A. 53-54 Nickname-George or Binky F. H. A. 50-52 F.H.A. 50-53 Chaplain F.H.A. 51-52 BARNETT DUNFORD 4-H Club- -President 50-52 Drama Club 50-54 Nickname - Barney Student Council 51-54 Treasure Drama Club 52-53 Secretary-Treasurer 53-54 President 53-54 MARION ERNEST Dramatics Club 52-54 Softball 50-52 Nickname -Kitty Senior Class Secretary 53-54 Basketball 50-54 F.H.A. 50-54 Peariscope Business Manager 53-54 S. C. A. 52-53 G.A.A. 53-54 Beta Club 51-54 Library Club 50-51 BERNARD JOURNELL G„ A. A. 53-54 Nickname --Birdie gs Girls State 52-53 JANET EVANS Monogram Club 50-53 Band 49-54 Nickname - Jan F F A 50-53 Workshop Band 50-51 Band 50-54 Sargeant-at-Arms All State Band 49-53 Glee Club Reporter 51-52 Peariscope Staff 52-54 Drama Club Secretary 52-53 Peariscoop Staff Softball 51-54 F ootball 50-53 Art Editor 51-52 Basketball 50-54 Basketball J . V . 50-52 Asst. Editor 52-53 Library Club 51-52 Keep Virginia Green 50-53 Editor 53-54 F.H.A. 50-52 Library Club 50-52 Workshop Band 51-52 DANIEL STUART KIDD All State Band 52-53 Nickname -Danny JAMES CORELL Band Council 52-53 F.F.A. President 52-54 Nickname - Jim Safty Patrol 2 years F.F.A. 51-53 DOUGLAS FISHER F ootball 51-53 Nickname- Deerslayer PEGGY KIRKBRIDE Monogram Club 53-54 Periscope 53-54 Nickname -Mouse F.H.A. 50-53 PAUL JACKSON CORELL GLEN FLEEMAN G.A.A. 53-54 Nickname- Jack Nickname-Big Jun Cheerleader 53-54 F ootball 51-53 F ootball 52-54 Basketball 53- 54 Basketball 50-54 Basketball 52-54 Monogram Club 52-54 Baseball 51-54 GEORGE MARTIN Monogram Club 53-54 RANNIE CRAWFORD SALLY MASON Band JOHN HARVEY GIVENS Library Club 50-53 F ootball Nickname -Big John Glee Club 50-52 Basketball J . V. F ootball 50-54 Latin Club 50-52 Baseball 51-54 Tattle Tale 51-53 G.A.A. 53-54 Statistics Pan American 52-53 Giles County Band 52-54 Pow- W ow- - (Annual Staff) 52-54 Dramatics Club 52-53 REVA JUNE McELRATH Nickname- Mac k le Band 50-54 Dramatics Club 50-54 G.A.A. 53-54 Basketball Manager 53-54 Glee Club 51-52 Annual Staff, Feature Editor 53-54 F.H.A. 51-53 ANN MORTON Nickname -Anne F.H.A. 50-51 JERRY MOYE Nickname - Spivey Monogram Club 53-54 Beta Club 53-54 Student Council 51-52 Annual Staff 53-54 Associate Editor Baseball Manager 51-52 F ootball 50-53 Basketball 51-54 Reporter Monogram Club 53-54 DONALD OVERSTREET Basketball 50-51 Intermural Basketball 51-52 V olleyball 51-52 Seamenship Club 51-52 Dramatic Club 53-54 Annual Staff 53-54 Band 50-54 JANE WHITFIELD PAINTER Band 50-54 F.H.A. 50-52 Dramatic Club 50-54 Vice-Pres . Secretary Softball 30-54 S.C.A. 51-54 Beta Club 53-54 Peariscoop Staff 53-54 Girls Sports Editor G.A.A. 53-54 President Library Club 51-52 PHILLIP POWELL Basketball 50-54 Football Manager 52-53 Keep Virginia Green 50-53 F.F.A. 50-54 Vice-Pres. Grain Judging Team 51-54 Monogram Club 53-54 MYRTLE PRICE Library Club 51-52 Softball Team 53-54 FANNIE MAE RATCLIFF F.H.A. 51-54 G.A.A. 53-54 DONALD LLOYD RAY Nickname- Johnnie Ray Basketball Monogram £ .d.y Club 50-54 53-54 Basketball F.F.A. F ootball BOBBY RHODES Nickname -Elmer 50- 54 51- 53 50-51 RONNIE RHODES Nickname-Bat Eye F.F.A. 51-53 Football Manager 52-53 Basketball 51-54 Monogram Club 52-54 ARNOLD ROBERTSON Nickname -Slim ANDY SHUMATE Band 50-54 Football 50-53 Baseball 50-54 Basketball 50-54 Student Council 53-54 Boy’s State 53 Monogram Club 51-54 Pres . Hi Y Club 53-54 Vice-Pres . Peariscope Staff 53-54 BETSY STAFFORD Student Council 50-54 Secretary Beta Club 51-54 President Dramatics Club 50-54 President Treasurer 53-54 F. H.A. 50-54 Band 49-54 All State Band Library Club 51-52 Reporter Softball Manager 50-52 Pearis -Scoop Staff 51-54 News Editor PeariscopeStaff 49-54 Associate Editor Edit or Junior Class Secretary 52-53 Basketball 50-52 G. A.A. 3-54 Glee Club 51-52 Debating Club 53-54 KATHRYN STAFFORD Nickname -Kathy Softball 52-53 Library Club 51-52 RONALD STAFFORD Nickname -Ron Football 51-53 Baseball 50-54 Monogram 52-54 Hi-Y Club 52-54 Secretary Treasurer Junior Class 52-53 Sports Editor Peariscope 53-54 JACK STANWITZ Vice Pres. Junior Class 52-53 Pres. Senior Class 53-54 Basketball J. V. 52-53 Football 52-53 Glee Club 51-52 Hi Y Club 52-54 Monogram Club 53-54 Drama Club 52-54 INEZ STEVENS F.H.A. 52-53 DOUGLAS STUMP Nickname-Little Doug Football 50-53 Capt. Baseball 51-54 Basketball 53 . Student Council 51 _ Beta Club 51 _ Monogram Club 5 1 _ Hi-Y Club 52- Boy’s State 52 - Class President Sophomore and Junior Annual Staff 52-? Sports Editor Photograph Editor GOLDIE L. SZABAT Nickname - Lee F. H.A. 50-5 Basketball 50-5 Softball 50-5 Glee Club 51-5 G. A.A. 53-5 Historian MARY VALLIERE TAYLOR Nickname - “Vee ” Band 50-5 W orkshop All State Band Drama Club 50-5 Beta Club 51-5 Secretary Paper Staff 51-5 Feature Editor 4-H 50-5 Annual Staff 50-5 Art Editor Senior Class Vice President 53-5 Glee Club 51-5 SUSAN THOMAS Nickname “Suzz” Cheerleader 49-5 Band 51-5 Majorette Dramatics Club 49-5 Vice President Glee Club 51-5 School Newspaper Staff 53-5 Business Manager Beta Club 53-5 Annual Staff 5 3-5 Typist Girls Athletic Association 53-5 Vice President F.H.A. 50-5 PHYLLIS WALTERS Nickname -Phil 4-H 49-5 F. H.A. 51-5 Reporter G. A.A. 53-5 HARVEY WILBURN Nickname -Myrt. EDWARD WILSON Nickname - Whip Basketball 50-5 ' Monogram Club 51-5 ' JAMES WOODS Nickname Big Jim” Football 50-5 Baseball 50-5 Basketball 50-5 Hi-Y President 53-5 S.C.A. Vice President 52-5 Monogram Club 51-5 ' Band 50-5 All State Band Annual Staff 5 3-5 D L H Cast Will A ad Zes lament Jim Woods wills his ability to play basketball to Mr. Shell. Jayne Johnston gives her ability to hold boyfriends to Kay Owen. Jack Stanwitz wills the picture of Marilyn Monroe in the armory to future players. Sara Dennis gives her ability to flirt to Joyce Booth. Don Overstreet wills his ability to eat candy in Mr. Shell’s class to C. B. King. Donna Clarkson wills her alto clarinet to Ginny Ann Painter. David Jackson wills his MacBeth theme to Mr. Shell. Mary V. Taylor wills her blond hair to Delores Stump. Ronnie Stafford wills his typing ability to Steve Lloyd. Doug Stump wills his ability to play center in football to Jeff Stafford. Andy Shumate wills his athletic abilities to Reggie Puckett. Nancy Douthat wills her ability to play the French horn to Bunny Eaton. Jerry Moye wills his nicknames to ' Buddy Stafford. John Harvey Givens wills his excess weight to Bill Eaton. Donnie Ray wills his singing abilities to Charles Pettit. Goldie Szabet wills her ability to get married to Charlotte Johnston. Jean Hudson wills her ability to argue with Mr. Shell to Andy Williams. Fannie Ratcliffe wills her ability to go steady to Helen Farewell. Dixie Herring wills her height to Paul Thompson. Ann Davis wills her ability to collect engagement rings to Janice Davis. Susie Thomas wills her Latin spirit to John Love so he won’t have Roman eyes next year. Peggy Carr wills a coffin to the first girl that lays hands on her property in the Junior class. Ronnie Rhodes wills his ability to play basketball to Shirley Earnest. Riggy Blaes wills his title of “grandpa to the next oldest student. Margaret Johnston wills her ability to drive a car to Mrs. Miller. Myrtle Price wills her part of her interest in the Cleveland Indians to Benny Carr. Marion Ernest wills to Jo Ann Witten her ability to beg, borrow, or steal pierce earrings. Willard Bradfield wills his White Owl membership to Tony Sherman. Jack Corell wills his cheerleading abilities to Dennis Peters. Phillip Powell wills his “Line to Duck Croy. Jane Painter wills her “lucky 13“ basketball uniform to Bunny Eaton. Barbara Dawson wills her dancing ability to Norma Jean Johnson. Betsy Stafford wills her ability to be on time to Judy Kennedy. Arnold Robertson wills his Chevrolet interest to Betty Jane Ray. Curtis Caldwell wills his ability to laugh to Dorothy Vest. Edward Wilson wills his immunity to women to Bill Snidow. Janet Evans wills her refined ways to Lorene Sink. Peggy Kirkbride wills her cheerleading uniform to Carl Price. Sally Mason wills her dynamic energy to Wanda Price. Rannie Crawford wills his interest in Narrows to Nicky Martin. Jim Corell sills his ability to get thrown out of football games to Tommy Starnes. Reva June McElrath wills her injoyment at Tech to Virginia Wise. Harvey Wilburn wills his ability to sing to Catherine Harris. Bernard Journell wills his ability to not keep his class ring to Bobby Stafford. Glen Fleeman wills his place on the football team to Jimmy Eaton. Bobby Rhodes wills his ability to sleep in English class to Don Journell. Elizabeth Blankenship wills her army friends to Shirley Powell. Barnett Dunford wills his high, shrill, loud voice to Archie Winesett. Elizabeth Janney wills her noisy manner to Tommy Eaton. Inez Stevens wills her tom-boyish ways to Donna Brotherton. Kathryn Stafford wills her softball hat to Edith Poff. Danny Kidd wills his crew-cut to Jimmy Hutsenpiller . Douglas Fisher wills his love for shorthand to future students who take it. Anne Morton wills her ability to whistle to Miss Newbill. Forrest Douthat wills his place in Mechanical Drawing to Lewis Martin. George Martin wills his ability to make money for the Senior class to Tracy Walker. Phyllis Walters wills her ability in algebra to Mr. Richards. Compliments of DOMINICK CHEVROLET COMPANY “Your Friendly Chevrolet-Oldsmobile Dealer” Dealer License No. 221-221A Phone 2373 Narrows Virginia Compliments of FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NARROWS “As Strong As The Mountains That Surround It” BANK OF GILES COUNTY Serving Giles And Surrounding Counties “Two Banks to Serve Yor’ Pearisburg Pembroke Virginia Peansourg Mign i cjn«Joi Library Compliments of PEARISBURG LUMBER SUPPLY Compliments of MOTOR SUPPLY COMPANY Wholesale Automotive Parts and Equipment Phone 593 or 596 Pearisburg Virginia SHELTON ' S VARIETY STORE “The Store of Home Needs” Pearisburg Virginia Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of 1953-1954 A FRIEND Compliments of your DODGE PLYMOUTH DEALER Since 1937 GILES MOTOR SALES, INC. Pearisburg Virginia “Peariscope Boosters” SAVOY SHOP WITTEN ' S MEN SHOP Pearisburg Virginia PEARISBURG HIGH SCHOOL CLASS RINGS SUPPLIED BY W. C. 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