Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1956 volume:

e Jt)S5)l£ Opening Ceremony 3 Dedication 4 Judges 6 Champions 10 Hall of Fame 46 Runners-Up 50 Olympic Holiday 60 Triumph in the Arena 78 Closing Ceremony 89 Sponsors 93 EdHor-in-Chief Betsy Goodman Assistant Editor David Crittenden Facidtij Advisor Miss B ' rances Evans Senior Section: Mrs. Joyce Hensley Ann Claiborne Pope Chairman Pat Browning Sharon Slate Hilda Marshall Helen Northup Judy Jacobs Vivian Hirshhorn Effie Pappas Billy Hartzmann Ann Gatling Robert Mereditli Kay Powell Barbara Harrison Shelby Davis Eleanor Early Beth Gill Hugh Litchfield Janet Garriss Cary Stronach Buddy Leasure Activities : Laura Yates Chairman Norman Jacobson Ben Levy Lundi Saunders Nancy Parker Circulation Staff: Mr. A. W’. Lloyd Anne Wriglit Chairman Milli Strole Elizabeth Litos Mardia BiAant Nancy Talbott Barbara Sliort Dianne Battles Binnie Mohock U nderclassmen : Paige Brockwell Chairman Courtney Graves Carlton Har ille Aileen Nugent Typists: Nancy Hall Charlotte Lester Jeanette Brantley Myrtle Martin Johnnie Mae Goins Betty Beasley Betty Gray Art Staff: Miss Mary Bailey Advisor Beverly Jones Adeline Lange Editors Bess Dupuy Carol Roof Gorin Elder Lowell East Mar ’ Hennessey Eloyd Slteffield Reverb- Roper ' ita M’all Tela Djirdjirian Jacqueline Hudson Barbara Dealing Sports: Hal Nnnnally Cdiairman Ronald Pond David Yerger W ' alter Smith Kay Powell Bobb ' Con Icier Business Staff: Mr. James Sutherland Jon Peterson Mary Grossmann Managers Jimmy Grossmann David Meade Barbara Short Lois Parrish Robert Mereditli Ruth Davis Pbillipa Allen Polly Powell Jerry Houchins Betty Bulifant Beth Gill Milli Strole Joe O.xendine Carol Krapf Bobby Pope Joe Prince Mary Doris Smith Photographic Staff: Mr. Edmund Congdon Advisor Mary Fletcher Simmons Connie Lewis Editors Kathrcn Sherman Janet Garriss Carlton Harcillc Nancy Parker Pegg - Capehart Eleanor Earb- Edward Branch F ACULl Y : Pegg - Gapi ' hart Judy Ford Co-Chairmen Marv Evelvn Bowman Venma vAL, E, THE MISSILE STAFF, proclaim this, our 1956 yearbook, an an- w thentic record of our achievements in work and in play. We have chosen the Olympic games as our theme, as the tradi- tions of these celebrations are closely related to the spirit and growth of the students. The Olympic emblem, the torch, is especially ap- IDropriate to symbolize the high and everlasting inspiration of each class which has carried it. The torch that has been carried for many years has finally passed into our hands. The flame glows with eternal fire, yet it will flicker. As the flame fights to keep alive, so will the students of P. H. S. fight to keep it a living symbol forever. They will fight to overcome the disappointments and to cope with the unfortunate situations which life provides. It is the duty of this, the class of 1956, to preserve the light, that it may be passed down to future classes with the same vigor and spark as it had when it was handed down to us. Olumpic de a is ijmpic “The important thing in the Olympics is not winning, but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering, hut fighting well.” Baron de Coubertin 3LJ EDiCATiNG YOUR LIFE to the training of youth is certainly a won- derful contrihntion. There are few vocations more important than the training of tomorrow’s citizens— the pastors, the parents, the poli- ticians, the doctors, the nurses, the educators and the future leaders of onr country. Mr. Robert L. Kilhourne has served our school for twelve years as head coach of basketball. During this time he has also directed physical education at the elementary schools of the city. Surely many students have been greatly influenced by his out- standing character, his standards, and his ideals. Mr. Kilhourne teaches true sportsmanship. He stresses not only the importance of fighting hard, hut also the value of playing honest ball. He promotes teamwork rather than individuality. He not only trains boys in basketball, but also teaches the really important things, the lessons and niceties that will aid them through their lifetime. In teaching sportsmanship and teamwork, he is helping to round the character of citizens to be— an important factor in the future success of our people, our nation, and the world of tomorrow. four Robert L. Kilbourne five e6 . . . iid o UR JUDGES— our teachers. Our judges are advisors, guiding us from the start to the finish, giving a fair verdict of our accomplishments. They give us prepara- tion for the hurdles ahead. Proud in heart, dignified in stature, a symbol of achievement and devotion to truth are our judges, the fac- ulty of Petersburg High School. When our torch flickered and the way seemed dark, these kindly guides supplied us with courage to continue in spite of obstacles. Companions, guides, educators, and advisors— words cannot ex- press our love and gratitude to our judges, our teachers. OLYM P IC V,- 7-0. ' a JUDGES seven - P.J4.S. Principals Mr. James W. Sutherland Assistant Principal Runclolph-Macon, B. A. Mr. Russell R. Gill Principal College of W ' illiam and Mary; Univer- sity of X ' irginia; B. A. and M. A. English Department Seated: Mrs. Kathryn Creighton Bentley, Lander Col- lege, BA; University of Richmond, MA. English. Miss Frances Evans, Longvvod College, BS; University of Virginia, MA. English. .Miss Frances Morgan, Longwood College, BS. English. Mrs. Ma.xine Gndibs, Madison College, BS. English. Standing: Edwin .Morris Betts, |r., University of Virginia, BS Education. English and Speech. Mrs. Rhea |. Dodge, Mary Washington College, BS Education. English. D. Pinckney Powers, University of hrginia, BA, MA. English. Mrs. Gladys Spencer, Mary Washington, Colum- hia University, BS Education, BS Library Science. Librarian. Not pictured: Mr. Thomas Moore, Longwood College, BS. English. .Math and Science Depart.ment Seated: Miss Janie Elizabeth M ' ood, M ' esthampton Col- lege, BA, Algebra, Arithmetic. Miss Ellen M. Moyar, Marion College, Long- wood, B. . Plane Geometry. Miss Hayden Gwaltney, College of M ' illiam and Mary, BA. Arithmetic, Plane Geometry. Mrs. Georgia M ' ood W ' est, Randolph-Macon Women’s College, BA. Algebra. Standing: Martin I . Andrews, Randolph-Macon, Duke University; BS Chemistr ' . Chemistry, Physics. Burton F . Ale.xander, University of N ' irginia, BS and MA. Algebra, Plane and Solid Geometry, Trigonometry. Richard Hartmann, Universit ’ of X’irginia, BS. Biology, Geography. Preston T. Wilson, College of W’illiam and Mar -, Unixersity of Richmond, BS. Chemistry and General Science. Not pictured: Edward B. Smoot, Randolph-Macon, BS; Pea- bod -, MA. Biology. %cJt., - P.J4S. Commercial and Physical Education IDepartments Mrs. Helen H. Brooks, Longwood College. RS Busi- ness Education. Typing and Commercial Subjects. Miss Janie Lee Reynolds, Averett College, BA; Mary Washington, BS; New York University, MA; Ad- vanced Graduate Work, University of Virginia; Uni- versity of Minnesota. Bookkee))ing, Testing Counselor. Miss Nancy Inge, Longwood College, BS Business Education. Stenography. General Business. Miss Jo Ann Kiser, Madison College, BS Educa- tion. Physical Education, Health. Miss Ann VanLandinghain, Madison College, BS Education. Phy.sical Education. Not pictured: Malcolm Randolph Mallory, William and Mary College, BS Education. Physical Education. Miss Ella Gordon Rowe, Mary Washington Col- lege, VPI, BS. Office Practice, Stenography. Frank E. Teass, William and Mary College, BS Education. Physical Education. Miss Frances I. Browning, Western Kentucky State Teachers College; Bowling Green Gollege of Com- merce; BS Commerce, Post Graduate Work, Golum- hia University. Typing and Commercial Subjects. Industrial Arts and Home Economics Departments Seated: Miss Mary E. Bailey, Madison Gollege, Univer- sity of M ' isconsin, BS. Home Economics. Mrs. Arline B. Wicks. Clerk. William L. Finney, Emory and Henry, RPI, BS. Distributive Education, Diversified Occupations. Doris Jeanette Curlin. Clerk Mrs. Audrey Fisher, Madison Gollege, BS Edu- cation. Home Econondcs. Standing: James T. Micklem, V. P. I., BS. General Metals, Shop Math. M. G. Middleton, Eastern Kentucky State, BS. Woodwork. Edmond B. Congdon, East Tennessee, BS. In- dicstrial Arts, Auto Mechanics, Printing. Frank Haynes, Eastern Kentucky State, BS In- dustrial Arts. Mechanical Drawing. Eoreign Language, Social Studies, Music Miss Gladys E. Wilkinson, Longwood College, BS. Spanish. Miss Laura A. Meredith, Longwood College, BS. Latin. Miss Dorothy Wainwright, Madison College, BS Education, Bachelor of Music. Vocal Music. Miss Katherine Warner, Madison College, BS. American History. Miss Lelia W. Doan, Westhampton College; University of Richmond, BA. Latin, English. Standing: Ralph H. Stronach, New England Conservatory of Music, Bachelor of Music, Instrument Music. Mrs. Joyce W. Hensley, Cedar Crest College, University of North Carolina, BA, M. ED. Civics, English. Mrs. Dorothy R. Barney, Madison College, Uni- versity of Virginia, BA. French. Addinell W. Lloyd, Grove City College, Bach- elor of Literature. Civics. Not pictured: Robert G. Churn, Randolph-Macon College, BA. History. ten am .pions HE MEMBERS of the Senior Class of Petersburg High School are the champions of this 1956 Missile. For four years they have strived to obtain this high honor. The class of ’56 will be the first senior class to be represented in the Missile organized as a yearbook. This is a great honor, and the seniors have done much— devoting their time and energy to making this Missile a worthwhile project. This senior class has been a very outstanding one in many ways. The students have excelled in scholarship and have contributed much to the spirit of Petersburg High School by participating in school activities. In June, members of this class will graduate, and the last lap of the Olympic race will be completed. Each will then go on to run his own separate course, whether it be in furthering his education, enter- ing a branch of the service, or engaging in a chosen field of work. May the Olympic torch be a symbol for this senior class, and may it always burn brightly in remembrance of the class of 1956 eleven Shelby Ann Adcock Commercial “Polly” . . . quiet . . . hobby’s piano . . . must some people be conceited? . . . likes football, baseball, basketball . - . friendly . . . must we have tests? . . . eating’s nice . . . determined to finish whatever she stiuts. Glee Club, ’54-’55; FHA, ’53- ’55; T. Albright Tri-lii-Y, Chap- lain, ’55. Velma Hose Addison Com mercial “Rose” . . . animals are great . . . loves popular and jazz music . . . boys, boys, boys . . . dancing is divine ... a good athlete . . . book reports can be eliminated ... if only she didn’t have to wait in the lunch line. FHA, ’52-’56; Basketball. ’52- ’56; Dramatics Club, ’52; re- serve on “All Prep” basketball team at tournament. Phillipa Ball Allen Liberal Arts “Pepa” . . . can’t stand stupid people . . . loves horses, water, and CS III . . . gets creeps from bugs and loud noises . . . all for those N. Hampshire trips . . . wants to be lady editor . . . good leader . . . takes respon- sibility well. Pence Tri-Hi-Y, ’55-’56; French Club, ’54-’56; Missile, ’55-’56; Editor PHS News, ’55. Braxton Baker General “Slave to work” . . . whiz with cars . . . “Olds” really “Rock- ets” him . . . crazy about “greenbacks” and girls . . . quiet type . . . book reports are the “end”! . . . hot-rod . . . shy. Frank Edward Addison General “Oscar” . . . those “Good nights” after a date really get him down . . . could eat, sleep, and plav baseball all day, and does . . . flips over those be-skirted crea- tures . . . can’t wait for that week at church camp every sum- mer . . . really hep on autos . . . still playing the field, not baseball this time. Baseball, ’54; Projection Crew, ’55-’56; JV’ Basketball, ’53. Frederick Nicholas Allen General “Fred” . . . left us in his fresh- man year to go to the Miller School of Albemarle and came back in his senior year . . . flirt . . . music and dancing send him . . . hates to take a book home . . . favorite subject, girls . . likes to tease his teachers . . . wants a car, quick! . . . loves sleep . . . always laugh- ing . . . good looking. Geraldine Louise Andrews Scientific “Gerry” , . . don’t try to argue with her . . . likes football . . . why was homework invented? . . . Randolph-Macon has its attrac- tions . . . “pop” tests could be done away with . . . veiy at- tractive ... a flirt. Glee Club, ’54-’56; FHA, ’53; Sqiuu ' e Circle, ’53-’56; French Club. ’54-’56; “Good News”, ’55; “My Three Angels”, ’55. Peggy Joann Leanette Baker General Boys are her pet peeve . . . good artist . . . likes portrait painting . . . horses take up a lot of time . . . loves pretty clothes . . . what girl doesn’t? . . . cooking fasc- inates this gal . . . music is real gone . . . favorites iue singing and dancing . . . could easily do without oral speeches . . . tenn papers are for the birds . . . sees no e.vcuse for slander . . . friends depend on l eggy . . . full of pep. FHA, ’52-’55; Missile, ’53-’54; DE Club, ’55-’56; Cockadettc, ’53; Glee Club. ’54-’56; Poster Committee. ’53. twelve Bobbie Samuel Barfield General “Toe . . . red-haired . . . friendly . . . well-liked . . . thinks scouting, school dances, and girls are tops . . . can do without book reports, squash, opera . . . good SCA represen- tative . . . pet peeve . . . people who bite their fingernails. Library Club, ’54-’56; Projection Crew, ’54-’.56; SCA Representa- tive, ’54-’56. Barbara Rae Barham General “Bobbie” . . . thinks geometry is the limit in any language . . . especially likes biology . . . pop- ular records will make Bobbie forget her troubles . . . rather play tennis than almost anything . . . just can’t stand studying and big books . . . would starve if she had to eat spinach . . . graduation will probably find her in nurses training . . . quiet. Si anish Club, ’54-’55; Reporter, ’55-’56; SCA Alternate, ’53; Monitors Club, ’55-’56. Dianne Lynn Battles General “Dianne” . . . blonde and blue eyes . . . craves food and dreamy music . . . looks down on home- work, dishwashing, and hillbilly music . . . irritated by those who hurry . . . plans to teach . . . enjoys football games . . . gets a kick out of George Gobel . . . transferred from Roosevelt High School, Port Angeles. Washington 1952. Spanish Club, ’55-’56; Missile, ’56-’56; Prompter of “The Mon- key’s Paw”, ’55. Shirley Beasley General “Shirley” . . . dreams of conver- tibles . . . screams at bugs . . . talkative . . . studious . . . j lans to study music at Richmond Pro- fessional Institute . . . organist at Colonial Heights Baptist Church . . . imagine her having an Italian haircut! FHA, ’52-’55; French Club, ’54- ’56; Glee Club, ’55-’56. Lucy Gertrude Barger General “Gertrude” . . . thinks dogs are just precious . . . will take Eng- lish and home ec. anyday . . . “Leave algebra to the brains!” . . . favorite pastime is seeing movies . . . “pop” quizzes are for the birds . . . often seen working in the library . . . gets the jitters when having to give speeches. Library Club, ’55. Charles Herbert Barnes, Jr. Scientific “Charlie” , . . likes sports . . . girls drive him “nuts” sometimes . . . drums are a favorite . . . homework is rough . . . MSH . . . has his own car . . . good dresser. Band, ’53-’56; Crater Hi-Y, ' 54- ’55. Betty Lucille Beasley Commercial “Boots” . . . loves rock and roll music . . . objects to noisy eat- ers . . . very ticklish . . . plans to do secretarial work . . quite some contralto . . . stylish dress- er .. . active in church work . . . right in style with a group of crazy girls. FHA, ’52-’55; Glee Club, ’51- 56; Girls Ensemble. ’54-’56; Missile, ’55-’56. Dolly ' Newline Beck General “Beck” ... a pert, little, blue- eyed blonde . . . friendly to everyone . . . food, reading and good books go to the top of her list . . . “why do they pile the homework on so much?” . . . plans to go to Petersburg School of Nursing . . . she’ll certainly look great in a white cap. Glee Club, ’54; FHA, ’.53. thirteen Joyce Marie Beck Com mercial Oh that homeworki . . . just mention eating . , . very friend- ly .. . perish the thought of sitting at home . . . bookkeeping can go . . . loves to date . . . has lots of friends. Goober Pep, ’54-’56; Criswood Tri-Hi-Y. ’54-’56; SCA Repre- sentative, 52. Joseph E. Blankenship General “Hondo” . . . likes his women . . . trv’s to give all of them a hard time . . . goes for outdoor sports . . . camping . . . hunt- ing . . . fishing . . . likes good music ... a rliythm and blues man ... a real gone dad . . . dislikes stuck-up girls . . . pet peeve: spelling . Delegate to Boys’ State in 1954; Glee Club, ’53-’56; Monitors Club, ’54-’56; Cockade Hi-Y, ’53-’56; Dramatics CKdi, 54; Projection Crew, ’54-’56; A i«- sih ’55; Senior Committee, ’54- ' 56; Bask tball, ’52; Football, ’52-’54. Ronald Howard Bowers General “Ron” . . . transferred from Frankford High in Philadelphia . . . down with slowpokes . . . good sense of humor . . . crazy about any kind of music . . . mad about pro-basketball and foot!)all . . . ambition: cave- explorer , . . chess enthusiast . . . likes sports, such as golf, fishing, especially bowling. Horace Earl Bowman General Very friendly . . . believes “a fishing pole is a man’s best friend’’ . . . dependable . . . doesn’t want to always work at the A P . . . liard worker . . . can’t stand English . . . spends spare time on hot-rods . . . shy . . . undecided about future after graduation . . . just ask what lie thinks of studying! . . . always smiling. William Osborne Beville General “Billy” . . . blonde duck-tail . . . likes all the girls . . . has no taste for Hopewell . . . de- rives pleasure from playing pool . . . is a speed-demon . . . would like to avoid school . . . loves the feel of money in his pocket ... is bound for V. P. I. . . . transferred from Dinwiddie High in ’54. Cockade Hi-Y, ’54-’55; Football, ’54-’55; Projection Crew, ’54- ’56. Marshall Mason Blick General “Marshall” . . . crazy, but defi- nitely! . . . partial to his green sweater . . . takes to sports . . . likes girls and food . . . plays trumpet and seems to enjoy sing- ing . . . can do without home- work. Band, ’52-’53; Projection Crew, ’54; Football, ’52; Basketball. ’53. Bruce Wayne Bowman General Great little singer . . , enjoys outdoor life . . . shudders at the thought of English class . . . has a million and one freckles . . . delights in se.dng movies . . . pet peeve is studying . got a grin like a “possum” . . . craves southern fried chicken . . . plans to attend a mechan- ical drawing school and become an architect. Monitors Club, ’53-’56; Projec- tion Crew, ’53-’54; Glee CluR, ’53-’56; DE Club. ’55-’56. Mary Evelyn Parham Bowman Liberal Arts Tangos with Billy Johnson are the most fun . . . why, oh whv can’t seniors have more priv- ileges? . . . “Party Line” is hers . . . they call her “Fanny” . . . boys are so nice! . . holi- days simply aren’t long enough . . . destination, Florida. Sciuare Circle, ’53-’56; French Club, ’54-’56; Missile, ' 55-’56; Cockadette, ’54-‘56. fourteen Kenneth Ahthur Bragg General “Kenny” . . . tall . . . dark . . . handsome . . . looking forward to graduation and the end of English class . . . hot-rod k’ng . . . Mr. President of D. O. Club . . . normal teen-ager with likes of football, girls, and money. D. O., ’5;3-’.56; President. ’5.5- 56. Jeanette Gale Brantley Commercial “Skeeter” . . . well-named . . . buzzes around school in all ac- tivities like a mosquito . . . sighs over tests and homework . . . mention boys and music and she is ready for a good time . . southern fried chicken is her specialty . . . i ersonality plus . . . cute grin . SCA, 5•5; secretary in ’.56; Glee Club, ’5.‘3-’.5.5; Commercial Club, ’.51; Cris-wood Tri-Hi-Y, ' 55; Library Staff, ' 5.5; Missile ’55; Senior Committee, ’54-’.55; Best All-Around Girl in February Class, ’56. Glenn Allen Browder General “Bugology” lover . . . hates homework . . . nature boy . . . rabid football fan . . . doesn’t like to lose football games . . . quiet . . . studious . . . likes to discuss physics. Band. ’52-’55. Shelvy Jean Browder General “Shelvy” . . . nosy people are a menace to society . . . jazz music is heavenly . . . drools at the sight of fried chicken or shrimp . . . sticks her nose up at exams . . . glad to see that boys are around . . . likes sports . . . plans to become a nurse. FHA, ’.53-’.56; Dramatics Club, ’55-’.56; Library Club, ’5.3-’56. Edward Morris Branch General “Cascade” . . . doesn’t like coming home early and getting up early . . . girl crazy . . . watches TV 48 hours a day . . . partial to Miss Evan’s English class . . , goes hunting . . . prohibitionist . . . doesn’t go for gold diggers . . . real gone guy. Band. ’52-’55; D. O., ’54-’.55. Joyce Bridgeman Commercial Abhors work ... if she could only have more study ha ' .ls . . . always reading ... a comedian . . . gossip will never do . . . craves food . . . corny jokes don’t rate . . . homework must go. FHA, ’.52-’.5.5; Dramatics Club, ’.55-’.56; Library Club. ’.55-’.56. Mary Viola Browder General “Mary” ... an attractive girl en- dowed with a dauntless spirt . . . has a great deal of deter- mination . . . her goal to attend Bob Jones . . . reading a joy to her . . . likes to study . . . very cheerful . . . housekeeping, a favorite task . . . quite a needle- woman . . . loves music. Patricia Ann Browning General “Patt” ... a lively transfer from Winchester, Virginia . . . varies interest from food to act- ing . . . wants to sleep on Sat- urday morning but none on P. J. parties . . . music tempts her to dance . . . would eat hot dogs anywhere she travels . . . has her eyes on Madison College . . . has planned a career of teaching. Glee Club, ’55-’56; Girls’ En- semble, ’5.5-’56; Goober Pep, ’5.5-’56; SCA Alternate, ’5.5; “Monkey’s Paw”, ’.55; Dramatics Club, ’55-’56; Missile, ’.55-’56; Cockadett?, ’.5.5 -’.56. fifteen Betty Lou Bur n ant Lihvial Arts Turns lier nose up at stuching . . . smacks her lips at spinach . . has no taste for leaving PHS . . . abhors George Gobel . . . headed for Mary Washing- ton and a medical technician’s life . . . has an impish grin. Cutest Girl in June, “Who’s Who”, ’56; French Club, ’55- 56; Secretar ' . ’56; Odd Girls Club, ’54-’56; Secretary, ’55; Glee Club, ’55-’56; Girls’ En- semble, ’56; Monitors Club, ’55- ’56; SCA Representative, ’54- ’55; Missile. ’56; K-Warner Tri- Hi-Y. ' 54-’56; President, ’56; “Good News”, ’55; Y Council, ’55-’56. Margaket Anne Capehart Genera! “Peggy” . . . George . . . fan- cies clothes . . . dogs are the best pets . . . The Citadel is the place . . . too much home- work . . . sorority is great . . . doesn’t like to argue ... a won- derful personality. FHA, ’53; Goob r Pep Club. ’53- ’56; Vice-President, ’54; Presi- dent, ’55; Missile, ’55-’5G; French Club, ’54-’56. Polly Marie Cizler Commercial “Pappy” . . . petite blonde . . . dancing and swimming attract her attention ... a “pop” music fan . . . enjoys typing but cringes at Monday moming tests . . . dislikes spinach and fish . . . is peeved by noisy eaters. FHA, ’52-’54; Gris Wood Tr:- Hi-Y, ’52-’53. Lewis Frederick Clements Liberal Arts “P’reddie” . . . doesn’t like wait- ing for something to happen . . . long hair music lover . . . favors mismatched clothes . . . hates Hirty females ... is anything but a Republican . . . musical genius . . . practical joker . . . wants to get out of school. Band, ’5 1 -’55. Ruth Carole Butler Secretarial “Carole” . . . cute little blonde . . . enjoys dancing and records . . . being teased is her pet peeve . . . friendly and funny . . . likes to eat . . . typing is fun . . . always ready to go to Emporia. Cris-Wood Tri-Hi-Y, ’55-’56. Clara Ann Chandler Scientijic Known as either Ann or Clara . . . has a fondness for animals . . . enjoys football games . . . gets a kick out of pep rallies . . . “Monday tests, there ought to be a law!” . . . Christmas is her favorite season of the year . . . favors interesting books and good music ... a future in medicine is her desire. F’HA, ’52-’55; Dramatics, ’53- ’56; French Club, ’54-’56; Cockadette, ’54. Katherine Rucker Clarke Scientific “Kay” . . . just hates lack of senior privileges . . . C. W. leaving before 11:00 on Sunday nights is worst of all . . . list of likes is big . . . C. W. heads this list . . . clothes and Delta sorority are running a close sec- ond . . . University of Richmond homecomings are the greatest . . . homework and “pop” tests make her scream . . . full of life. Glee Club, ’54-’56; Square Cir- cle, ’53-’56; Chaplain, ’54; French Club. ’54- ' 56; Monitor’s Club. ’55-’56; FHA- ’52. Wayne Ellis Clements General “Sleepy” . . . recniited as a Soph from Hargra ’e Military Academy . . . real cool dresser . . wishes English was as easy as math . . . hates that early to rise stuff . . . really on the ball at selling shoes . . . mad about ’em all, girls that is. DE Club. ’55-’56. sixteen WiM-iAM Edwin Cdements General “Sapphire” . . . “Hurricane” . . . jivehound . . . hates stuck-up girls . . . goes for all other girls . . . likes rhythm and blues . . . favorite foods are chicken and steak . . . gets a big “kick” out of hunting . . . spinach and pretzel sticks are taboo. Band, ' 52-’55. Virginia Ann Coleman Com mercial “Ann” . . . doesn ' t like to be called Virginia . . . has a weak- ness for food and S. M. A. . . . gets a kick out of basketl ' )all, parlies and dances . . . dreads getting up in the morning . . . has an aversion for conceited people. Pence Tri-Hi-Y, ’55-’56; Cock- adeife, ’52-’5‘3. Mildred Elizabeth Comer Commercial “Mildred” . . . cute . . . friend- ly .. . quiet . . . crazy about sports . . . down with home- work . . . mad about that ol’ “rock an’ roll!” . . . proposes to do away with shorthand imd tests . . . fun . . . the movies are real gone. FHA, ’53-’54. Carl Blarford Cottrell General “Carl” . . . fun . . . crazy about girls . . . loves sports, especially football and basketball . . . al- ways happy . . . loves steak, x O tatoes, milk, and ax i le x • • • down with homework and iRietry . . . hates girls who go st ady and music. SCA, ’52-’55; Pep Club. ’51. Martha Joanne Cole General “Jo” . . . good looking brun- nette . . . came to PITS from St. Josexjh’s High School in the Fall of ’.54 . . . enjoys dancing, csx ecially tax . . . swimming and diving are her favorite sx)Oi ' ts . . . enjoys marching as a ma- jorette with the Band. Odd Girls, ’.54-’56; Majorette, ’54-’56. Norma Jean Collins General Friendly and loads of fun . . . rock and roll music is her fa- vorite . . . enjoys chemistry . . interested in work at the hos- X ital . . . hillbilly music is a X ain in th? neck . . . enjoys all sorts of activities . . . home- work and tests are x t ' t worries . . . fried chicken and French fries are tox)S. SCA, ’51 -’53; Sx eech Club, ’55; Secretary; Band, ’51; Commer- cial Club, ’51; D. O. Club. ’55; President, ’54-’5.5; Cockadelte, ’■54. Phyllis Annette Cornett Commercial Sews, because she loves clothes . . . steers away from girls who gossii . . . thinks staying at home is boring . . . shorthand class rates her ax - X)lause . . . never does home- work over weekends . . . si ends much time reading . . . wants to be a receptionist, but doesn’t have any objections to marriage . . . loves to cook and eat. Donald Ashley Cox General “Donald” . . . enjoys sx orts . . . agrees history and civics aren ' t his style . . . overlooks school work with an inquiring eye . . . objects to early morning alann clocks . . . holds no ai proval of study hall . . . quiet and un- assuming . . . career in the Navy. seventeen David Gray Crittenden Scientific “Crit” or “Dave” . . . good looking . . . interested in en- gineering and Roberta . . . en- joys weekends . . . real great singer . . . wonders why girls go steady . . . friendly disposition and a big smile . . . plays ten- nis . . . brilliant student. Key Club, ’53-’56; Glee Club ’53-’56; Dramatics, ’55- 56; Cra- ter Hi-Y, ’53-’56; Tennis, ’54- 56: Missile, Assistant Editor, ’56. Ruth Frances Dams Scientific “Ruth” ... a quiet, but active brunette . . . interested in sports . . . likes to eat steak and French fries . . . music . . . dancing . . . Monday tests, ugh! . . . objects to hillbilly music . . homework . . . plans a medical career. Monitors Club, ’54-‘58; Spanish Club, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice- President, ’54-’56; Glee Club. Librarian, ’54 -’5 6; Coekadette, ’54-’56; SCA Alt mate, ’53. Tela Djihdjirian General “Takouhi” . . . dark hair and dark eyes identify her peeved by the misspelling of her name . . . mad about apple pie, kittens, carrots and “rhythm and blues” . . . just doesn’t care fo- dogs . . . quiet . . . British sr.li - ject . . . crazy about appl’s, carrots, Swiss cluese. and ham- on-rye. Odd Girls’ Club, President, ’55; A i,s.S(7r, ’55; Glee Club, ’55-’56; SCA Alternate, ’55. Eii.een Rose Dorsk “Eileen” . . . vivaci )us . . crazy . . . loves people, espec- ially boys . . . mad about music, dancing, food, swimming . . . good friends . . life of the party . . . talks all the linn . . . hates p?sty people and peo- ple who don’t laugh . . . future in interior decorating . . . “Dot dog”! Glee Club, ’52-’56; Dramatics Club. ’52-’56; Speech Club, ’54- 56, Treasurer; French Club, ’54- ’56; A j.v.v(7e, ’54-’56; Student Council, ’55; prop director of “Hasty Heart”, ’55; co-student director of “My ' Ihree Angels’’. ’55. Edith Maxine Davis Com mercial Dancing is wonderful . . . read- ing is awful . . . TV is such a nice pastime . . . food is so good . . . she doesn’t like w ' ork- ing . . . always laughing and joking . . . clothes are nice. Glee Club, ’53-’55; received let- ter and star for Glee Club. Shelby Davis Liberal Arts Delights in good books . . . looks askance at Arthur Godfrey . . . hankers after school . . . punc- tuation makes her blood run cold . . . has an eye for Latin . . . limeades are the most . . . proud possessor of a beaming smile. French Club, ’54-’56; Secretary, ’54; Goober Pep Club, ’54-’56; Missile, ’54-’56; Coekadette, ’54- ’56; Monitors Club, ’54-’56; Ed- itor of School Weekly News, ’55; SCA Representative, ’55; Alternate, ’55; Brainiest Girl in June “Who’s Who”, ’56; Mar E. Perkins Latin Award, ’55; State SCA convention, ’55. Donald Wayne Dobrick “Don” . . . crazy . . . can’t stand Hopewell High . . . disax proves of stuck-up girls, hillbilly music, and {)arty troopers . . . enjoys si orts . . . considers chicken and French fries ver ' edible . . . likes girls and “Cool Blues”. Tennis, ’54. Clii TON Alvert Duke Gen eral “Sonny” . . . quite a quarter- back . . . got his eyes on the Navy . . . mad about girls . . . Betty Gray tops the list . . . gossip really gets under his skin . . . siR)rts heads his interest column. Football, ’51-’54; Projection Crew, ’54. eifihleen Jean Ihene Edwards General “Kena” . . . wants to be a sec- retary . . . friends say she’s lots of fun . . . collects pictures of her friends . . . skating is her favorite pastime . . . thrives on ham!)urj?ers and French fries . . . gets best grades in literature . . . positively hates “pop” tests and homework . . . lots of people call her by her middle name. FHA, ’53; Library Club, ’.54. Eeliott Lee Elder General “Rochie” . . . flat-top . . . nice looking, pleasant . . . crazy about sports . . . thinks a cer- tain girl is tops . . . drools over all food . . . English can go down the drain . . . pet peeve is Hopewell beating Petersburg. Junior Varsity Football, ’52; Varsity Football, ’ 52 -’ 55 ; Junior Varsity Baseball, ’. 52 ; Varsity Baseball, ’53. Walter Henderson Eley General “Stumpie” . . . tall, blonde, nice looking . . . realistic ver- sion of “Mr. Flat-top” . . . liked by everyone ... a big lease . . . thinks girls are nice to have around . . . homework could be replaced . . . baseball, football, basketball are “the most”. Homeroom President, ’52: Cra- ter Hi-Y, ’54-’.55; Monitors Cluli, ’55-’56. James Tarry Elmore General “Yow” . . . likes girls— Betty in particular . . . football and Fords . . . enjoys eating . . . dislikes homework on weekends . . . hates to be called “hen- pecked”. Football, ’.54. Phyllis Bruce Edwards General “Just a little nut in a big ma- chine” . . . work rates low . . . craves French tries . . . hates leaving PHS . . . Howdy Doody doesn’t appeal . . . brain! . . . quiet . . . neat . . . bookworm. M iffs He, ’ .5 .5 - ’ 5 6 ; Cockadette, ’.54-’56; Assistant Editor. ’.54- ’.56; Monitors, ’54-’.56; French Club, ’54-’56; Odd Girls, ’54- ’.56; K. Warner Tri-Hi-Y, ’53- ’56; Reporter, ’54-’5.5; Chaplain. ’.53-’.54; Y Council, ■.54-’.5.5. Ronald Elder General “Ronnie” . . . has a fancy for cars . . . towhead . . . objects to the short lunch period ... no plans for future as yet . . . pet peeve is an 8C term paper . . . looks askance at the small num- ber of senior privileges . . . en- joys working on cars . . . jirefers a certain member of the band. Band. ’.52-’.55. James Thomas Ellis General “Buck” . . . all girls fascinate him . . . loves food of any sort . . . tvqjical boy . . . likes to hunt . . . favorite sport is bas- ketball . . . quiet . . . friendly . . . sx ends siiare time canq ing . . . hai i iest when out in wide oiien sx:)aces . . . crazy about fishing . . . has many friends. Library Club, ’.54-’.5.5; Projection Crew, ’55. Lowell Fast Scientific Women drivers drive him mad . . . when not rebuilding old cars, likes to read . . . very artistic . . . leisure time is si ent tinkering with mechanics and old motors . . . makes friends quickly . . . can’t wait for bas- ketball season . . . “tliumbs down on baseball” . . . no definite plans for future . . . rather watch football game than eat when he’s hungry. Missile, ’55-’.56. nineteen Glenn Mahshall Ford General “Glenn” . . , cute and kind . . . generous witii chewing gum . . . can do with hillbilly and rock and roil music , . . seen at most of the football games . . . col- lects records ... a crew-cut kid . . . likes girls . . . should go on “Name’s the Same”. SCA, ’52. Cabell Hahtwell Fuller Scieniific “Cabell” . . . spends leisure time in hunting and fishing . . . working on Saturdays is the worst . . . girls are the greatest . . . friendly and quiet . . . foreign languages are the last straw . . good sense of humor. Janet Kaye Garriss Scientific “J. K.” . . . good natiired . . . mad al out skating . . . loves to dance, sing, cook, sew and write . . . wonderful at giving skits . . . bound to succeed . . . thumbs down on homework and tests . . . crazy . . . “Oh, mv cow!” . . . law or medicine. Pence Tri-IIi-Y, ’.52-’56; Missile, ’.54-’56; Cockadette ’.52-’o6; Glee Club, ’54-’56; French Club. ' 54- ' 56; 13ramatics Club, ’52- ’5fi; Speech Club, ’54-’56. Elizabeth Ch.vdwick Gii.l Scientific “Beth” ... a quiet little miss . . , parties, steaks, French and clothes rate high with her . . . How about that?” . . . Oh! ' riiose “pop” tests and home- work . . . more senior privileges . . . claims everybody is i oky . . . Mary Washington College will claim her next September. Cocktidctte, ’.54-56; Dramatics Club. ’.56; French Club ’.54- ’.56; Library Staff, ’■54-’.5.5; Mis- sile, ’56. Judith Hope Ford Liberal Arts “Judy” . . . quiet in school, but outside? . . . that’s another question . . . likes to have fun . . . enjoys dancing and singing . . . thinks pep rallies are great . . . despises homework . . . dis- approves of lack of senior priv- ileges . . can do without Biol- ogy drawings. Glee Club, ’.54-’.56; Cockadette, o4-’.56; Missile, ’.54-’.56; French Club, ’.54-’.56; K. Warner Tri- Hi- , ’.52-’.5.5; T. Albright Tri- Hi-Y, ’5.5-’56; Vice-President; FHA, ’52. Emily- Jane Fuller Commercial “Emily” . . . interested in re- ligious work . . . pop and jazz music are the greatest . . . friendly and crazy . . . football games and reading are tops . . . dreads early morning hours . . . original joker. FHA, ’.53-’.56; Spanish Club, ’.54-’56; Vice-President in ’54; Speech Club, ’•54-’.5.5; Library Club, ’54-’.56. Anne Hubert Gatling Liberal Arts Journalism is for her . . . those holidays just aren’t long enough . . . “Hubie” . . . boys are simply the end . . . ’irginia Beach is wonderful . . . why don’t seniors have more priv- ileges? . . . parties are the best . . . is thinking about Sweet Briar. FHA, ' 52; Pence Tri-Hi-Y, ’54 ’56; Treasurer; Cockadette, ’53- ’•5.5-’56; Square Circle, ’.54-’.56; Glee Club, ’53-’56; Missile, ’54- ’56; Spanish Club, ’54- 56, President; Dramatics Club, ’55- ’.56; play “My Three Angels”, ' 55; Petersburg High School News, Editor, ’55-’56. Johnnie Mae Goins General “Johnnie” . , . thinks parties and blue convertibles are swell . . . interests range from danc- ing and swimming to football . . has a hard time writing poetr - . . . steers awa ' from work . . . would rather not eat eggs but goes for soutliern fried chicken and shrimp. Hockey Team Manager, ' 53; FH. , ’.53; Commercial Club, ' 53; K-M’arner Tri-Hi-Y, ’54; Missile, ' 5.5. fu ' ctihj Elizabeth Duckett Goodman Li! cral Arts “Retsy” ... V. M. I. is vvoncler- fiil . . . loves Virginia ham . . . cliews gum, a pack at a time . . . really talks and giggles. Pence Tri-Hi-Y, ’.d 4-’.56; Glee Club, ’53-’56; Girls’ Ensemble, Square Circle, ’53-’56; Secretary, ’54; Monitors, ’54- ’56; School News, ’55; Editor; Varsity Cheerleader, ’53-’56; Head Cheerleader, ’55-’56; Mis- sile, Editor-In-Chief, ’55-’56; Frt ' iich Club, ’55; “Good News”, ’55; Female Lead; Girls’ State, ' 54. Mary Weisiger Grossmann Scientific “Whiskers” . . . abhors tests and examinations . . . parties are great . . . food is terrific . . . wishes she had more time to do all she wants to do ... a leader . . . very popular . . . best all round. Monitors Club, ’54-’56; Secre- tary; Mis ' iile, ’54-’56; Co-Busi- ness Manager, ’55-’56; French Club, ' 54-56; Senior Commit- tee, ' 55-’56; Vice-President, ’54; Cheerleader, 54-’56; J. V., ’54- ’55; Varsity, ’55-’56; SCA Rep- resentative, ’55-’56; FHA, ’53; Pence Tri-Hi-Y, ’54-’56; Presi- dent, ’55-’56; Girls State, ’55. Gunther Haass General “Gunther” . . . red hair . . . crazy about basketball . . . can be found at football games . . . a great talker . . . homework is not his favorite indoor sport . . . winces at geometric rules . . . mad about steak, French fries and “pop” music . . . the Army calls . . . transferred from Fort Knox High School, Fort Knox, Kentucky. Charles Earl Hall Scientific “Tennessee” . . . long legged . . . talks with that unmistakable “Tennessee drawl” . . . nature boy . . . likes out of doors . . . hunting . . . fishing . . . camp- ing . . . handy with a sling shot . . . captures Hying squirrels as a hobby . . . likes good food . . . dislikes the city . . . pet peeve, English . . . “Tennessee” is one of the real “characters” who have been stalking the hallowed halls of PHS for the past four years. Martha Elizabeth Gray Commercial “Betty” . . . hates to be teased . . . looks like a little “imp” . . . loves to sing . . . writes in shorthand all the time . swimming is her favorite sport . . . tests on Monday are “Icky” . . . could eat steak and x otatoes endlessly . . . loves to smile. FHA, ’53-’56; Cris-Wood Tri- Hi-Y, ’53-’56; Glee Club, ’55- ' 56; Student Council, ’54; J. V. Basketball, ’53-’54; Missile, ’55. Robert Leigh Grossmann Scientific “B{)b Leigh” . . . hates to have to wait for someone who’s late . . . loves the water and plans to break tree-style record . . . I kes Trig but chases girls and golf balls too much . , . dreams of a private secretary ... to write for him; of course . . . possible dentist. Band, Section Leader, ’52-’56; Key Club, ’55-’56; Cockade Hi- Y, ’54-’56; Littl ' Symphony, ’55-’56; Dramatics Club, Presi- dent, ’52-’53; Swimming Team, ' 47-’56; SCA, ’52. Joseph Cullom Hales Scientific “Joe” . . . blonde . . . outdoor type . . . enjoys hunting . . . interested in guns and football . . . goes for French fries and caddy bow-ties . . . learning poetiy doesn’t appeal to him . . . prefers warm weather to cold . . . baseball holds no interest for him . . . headed for Miami. Home Room President, ’54; SCA Representative, ’54. Faye Irene Hall General “Should be a punishment for teachers who spring “pop quiz- zes”! . . . feline lover . . . clever sketcher . . . home ec. is favorite . . . objects to school work . . . “real likable” . . . winning xjersonality. FHA. ’53-’56; T. Albright Tri- Hi-Y, ’54- ' 56. licentij-one Nancy Carroll Hall Commercial “Sweetie” . . . beautiful lon r brown hair . . . loads of tun . . . always joking . . . really hep on dancing, swimming, pop records, typing, singing . . . can do with- out liver, spinach, homework . . . pet peeve: teachers who give tests on Mondays. FHA, ’52-’55; Librar ' Club, Secretar -R ' porter, ’55-’56; Mis- sile, ’55-’56. William Lee Hardy General “Billy” . . . “teachers are slave- drivers” . . . sleep fiend . . . fa- vorite habit is eating . . . quite satisfied with the opposite sex . . . amusing character . . . “women drivers should be con- demned!” . . . Hirt. DE C ' lub. ’55- 56. Barbara Jean Harrison General “Barb” . . . he’s wonderful, he’s marvelous,— that’s Eddie Fisher . . . hillbilly music can stay in “them thar hills” . . loves singing with Glee Club, or just any ole time . . . thinks Poe, Byron, and Shakesp.are are “gone” . . . small, blue eyes . . . liked by one and all. Glee Club, ’5.3-’56; Frencii Cl ub, ’54-’56; Dramatics Club. ’5. ' 5-’56; Missile, ’55-’5f); Girls’ Ensemble. ’.55-’56; Goober Pep Club, ’55-’5B; Secretary of T- Albright Tri-Hi-Y, ’55-’56; Y Council, ’55-’5B. Dami) Luther Henshaw General “Dave” ... a quiet boy . . . can really swim ... a movie fan . . . shoots arrows like Robin Hood . . . loves music . . . sings like Eddie Fisher . . . likes to show movies . . . gets a kick out of being called Davie Crockett. Glee Club. ’.54-’.56; Projection Crew. ’54. John Edward Hall General “Jolm” . . . football, cars, money, and girls hold his interest . . . color fiend . . . objects to home- work and persistent people . . . hope he likes his new home in Germany. J. V. Football, ’53-’54; Varsity Football, ' 54-’5.5; Spanish Club, ' 54. Barbara Ju.ne Hare General “Babs” . . . would like a more leisurely lunch ... a “bop” music fan . . . has eyes on Ford coupes . . . plans a teaching career . . . an attractive brunette . . . studious . . . avoids con- ceited people . . . avid interest in clothes ... an admirer of boys. FH. , ’54-’55; DE Secretary- Treasurer, ’55. William Louis Hartzman Scientific “Bill” . . . likes girls . . . dyna- slush Buicks . . . good music . . . physics pro! ' lems . . . Hroth- gar??? . . . dislikes sophomores ... a real cool dresser . . . Chaucer . . . pet peeve: dates tl ' .at are not ready . . . fine all around student . . . wide range of activities. Band, ’53-’56, Manager; Cra‘er Hi-Y, ’54-’56; Missile, ’55-’56; Cockadette, ’54-’5.5; Dramatics Club. Good News”, ’55; Be-it Dressed Boy. “ ’ho’s Who”, ’55. Thomas Edgar Hinkle Getural Tommy, “Hunch” . . likes music . . . cpiite some tenor . . . gives his all in football ... a basketball fan . . . loves track . . . enjoys showing movies . . . can act, too ... a real bundle of energy. Cockade Hi-Y, ’54, Secretary; Glee Club, ’54- ' 55; Projection Crew, ’53-’55; Dr;imatics, ’54; “Good News”. Ixcenty-fwo Vivian Molka Hihshhorn Liberal Arts “Viv” . . . always has some- thing to say . . . lots of fun and oh, that sense of humor! . . . “crazy” over baseball and just adores English . . . thinks swim- ming and dancing are the most , . . simply loves music . . . thumbs down to Hopewell! . . . ambition: public school music. Glee Club, ’53-’56; Dramatics Club, ’54-’56; Speech Club, 55- ’56; CockadettCy ’55-’56; Mis- sile. ’55-’56; SCA, ’53-’54; French Club, ’54-’56; Girls’ En- semble. ’55-’56. Julia Mae Hogwood Commercial “Judy” . . . “Macbeth” and book reports an annoyance . . . short and sweet . . . horse- woman . . . “hep to the jive” . . . homework should be aban- doned! . . . has a distaste for curious people . . . witty . . . loves to eat . . . really lives it up. Basketball, ’53-’54. SoNjA Nell Honeycutt ( Martin ) General Transfer from Clarkesville High School in ’54 . . . enjoys “iiop” and rhythm and blues music . . . neat in dress . . . thrills over football games and stock car races . . . married to Homer . . . dreads fifth period . . . lov es to cat and sleep . . . quiet. William Numa Humphries, Jr. Genera “Hump” . . . Hennitage High willed him to PHS as a fresh- man . . . homework peeves him . . . really flips over sports . . . Betty Lou is number one . . . thinks a Ford’s a hot car ... a gone cat and a cool dresser. Football, ’54; DE Club, ’53. Barbara Olivia Hogwood Commercial “Bobbie” . . . friendly and quiet . . . main hobby is mov- ies .. . cold weather is a big worry . . . neat in dres.s , . . tests are awful . . . enjoys people. Cris-Wood Tri-Hi-Y, ' o5- ' o6. Mary Sue Malbourne Holland Scientific “Mai-y Sue” . . . talented clari- netist . . . likes to go to parties . . . homework is awful . . . spends spare time in riding her horse ... a big, friendly smile . . . crazy but quiet . . . music and reading are tops. Band, ’.53-’56; Square Circle, ’53-’.56; Pence Tri-Hi-Y, ’55-’56; J. V. Basketball, ’54. Patricia Lee Huchies General “Pal” ... a fun-loving miss . . . interested in dancing and sports . . . anything that doesn’t involve work . . . may take up nursing . . . very popular girl . . . active in elvd) work . . . smiles reserved for that one cer- tain boy. FHA, ’53; Cris-Wood Tri-Hi-Y. Chaplain, ’54-’.56; Goober Pep, ’54-’55; DE, ’54-’55; Most Pop- ular Girl in February Class, ’56. Barbara Anne Inge Genera “Barb” . . . loads of fun . . . transfer from Durham High Durham, North Carolina, ’53 . . . deep southern accent . . . J. V. Cheerleader . . . boyish bob . . . enjoys football games, dancing, all sports, Italian spaghetti, so- rority, new clothes . . . dislikes cats, “pop” quizzes, arguments with “Poopy” . . . iiet peeve: lack of senior xrrivileges. Odd Girls Club, 54-’56; Vice- President; J. V. Cheerleader, ’54-’56; Cris-Wood Tri-Hi-Y, ’55-’56; Basketball Team, ’54. twenty-three Judith Ann Jacobs Liberal Arts “Judy” . . . small, blonde, and cute . . . has big, blue eyes and loves to roll them . . . thinks dancing, records, and football games are the greatest . . . English class is super . . . homework— ugh! . . . jrlans to be a French major in college. Glee Club, ’54-‘56; Girls’ Cho- rus, ’54-’56: French Club, ’54- ’56; Cockadette, ’53-’56; Mis- sile, ’55-’56; Goober Pep Club, ’.55-’56; Monitors Club, ' 55-’56; FHA, 53-’54; K-Warner Tri- Hi-Y, ’55-’56. Mary LaMar Jackson Liberal Arts Mary” . . . brainy . . . plans to be a teacher . . . wants a convertible . . . loves to play the piano . . . not especially mad over writing i oetry . . . marvelous speaker . . . active in many religious activities . . . sweet and quiet . . . likes slum- ber parties. French Club, ’54-’56; Speech Club, ’55-’56; Glee Club, ’55- ’56; Girls’ Chorus, ’.54-’.55. Sadie Lee Johnson General Enjoys all food . . . petite bru- nette . . . fond of Milton Moore • • • pt ' t is to be punched in the ribs . . . detests home- work . . . soft voice . . . delights in church work and music . , . a regular movie-goer . . . future is undecided. FHA, ’52. Wii roN Lee Johnson General Buddy” . . . enjoys football and basketball ... no interest in college ... in sjrare time likes to work with cars . . . iuiet . . . dreads working hours . . . fa- vorite class is history . . . plans to attend apjnentice school after graduation. Norman Labe Jacobson Scientific “Jake” . . . voted most poi idar boy in senior class . . . likes a good time . . . all sj orts . . . likes to be different . . . likes a good Key Club social . . . dislikes 24 hour day . . . wants a 36-hour day . . . pet gossipers. Key Club, ’53- ' .56; Speech Club, ’53-56; French Club, ’.53-’56; Cockadette, ’.54-’.56; Missile, .54- ’.56; Play, “Charley’s Aunt”, .5.5; “Crimson Wave in Review Ra- dio Program”, ’55- 56; Basket- ball, ’.54-’.56 ; Tennis, ’.54-’.56; SCA, 54; Vice-President, ’55; Boys’ State, ’5.5. Douglas Wayne James General “Doox ” . . . cousin to “Hondo” . . . goes for good music . . . really digs rhythm and blues . . can’t get enough potatoes . . . likes hunting and camxjing . . . bashful around certain girls . . . down with algebra . . . one of the real characters haunting the hallowed halls of PHS. Cockade Hi-Y, ’.54-’.56; Glee Club, ’54-’56; Cheerleader, ’54; Missile, ’.54-’56; Projection Crew. ’55. William Pegram Johnson, III Scientific “Colonel” . . . dancing is out of this world . . . abhors writ- ing by hand . . . reading’s fun . . . those girls really bother him . . . must he always be snowed under with homework? . . . the South is the i)est . . . give him a tango and he’s hax x V. Dramatics Club, ’54-’.56; Presi- dent, ’.5.5-’.56; Sx eech Clul). ' 54- ’56; Cockade Hi-Y, ’54-’56; Vice-President, ’55; Cockadette, ’.54-’56; Projection Crew, 55; Student Council. ’53. Bettie Evelyn Jones Commercial Goes for music and movies . . . has interest in sxxnts . . . en- gaged . . . schoolwork is dandy . . . reser ed tM)e . . . friendly . . . likeable FHA, ' 52. Bevehly May Jones General “Bev” . . . real talented jial . . . plays piano like a pro . . . her art work is the greatest . . . des- tined for success . . . thinks music, horses, art, Wayne, New York City are tops . . . isn’t too keen on homework . . . pet peeve: the lunch line. Glee Club, ’54-’.56; Accompan- ist, ’55-’56; French Club, ’54- ' 56; SCA Alternate Representa- tive, ’55-’56. Tommy Boisseau Kellem General Teapot” . . . typical boy . . . flirts with girls as an amusement . . . enjoys food as long as he doesn’t wash the dishes . . . hopes to attend Mississippi State College . . . might become a jet pilot providing a better in- terest in math occurs grouchy peoi le annoy his nat- ural, jovial disposition. Glee Club, ’53-’56; DE Class, ’55; Good News”, ’55; My Three Angels”, ’55; M. Y, F. Activities Chairman, ’55. Jean Marie King (Adkins) General Petite and friendly . . . married to Hubert . . . likes to eat and sleep . . . dreads getting up in the mornings . . . si orts and weekends are the greatest . . . enjoys keeping house . . . won- ders why there are Monday mornings and tests . . . good taste in clothes. FHA, ’53-’56. Donald Wayne Laine Scientific Can’t we do away with Monday morning? . . . algebra is beyond him . . . listen to him tickle those ivories . . . there’s one special girl . . . music sends him . . . will answer to Don” or Donnie” . . . too much home- work and not enough time . . . money’s so handy . . . skating is grand. Glee Club, ’53-’56; Dramatics Club, ’54-’56; French Club, ’54-’56; Cockadelte, ’54-’55. Shirley Mae Juge Commercial Transfer from Marietta High School, Sept. 9, 1954 . . . real likeable . . . against gossiping . . . modest . . . dancing and music are best liked . . . stud- ious . . . quiet . . . nice . . . great friend to have. Donald Alan Kennedy Scientiiic Donald” . . . sports thrill him . . . girl chaser . . . mathematics is his specialty . . Ing eater . . . lover of jokes . . . can’t stand the New York Yankees . . . very down on inconsiderate drivers . . . dislikes quiet girls , . . pet peeve is being called Kennedy. Boys’ Slate, ’55; Good News”, ’55; Boy Scouts, ’53-’55; Inter- mediate Union, President, ’55. Carol Jean Krapf General Smacks ber lips at spaghetti and meatballs . . . objects to green l)lack-boards . . . stranger from Robert E. Lee High School in ’53 . . . friendly smile . . . pet peeve is teachers who give tests on Friday ... a good worker . . delights in dancing and skating . . . college calls. Glee Club, ’54-’55; Girls’ En- semble, ’.55-’56; Missile. ’54-’56; French Club, ’54-’56. Adeline Ann Lange Scientific In her book, exams are the world’s worst . . . you should see her dance . . . loves swim- ming . . . would walk 100 miles to hear some real gone Rhythm and Blues” . . . spaghetti is her dish . . . happy wlien she’s studying literature or solid ge- ometry . . . movies are favorite pastime. Glee Club, ’55-’56; French Club, ’55-’56; Missile, ’54-’.55; K- Warner Tri-Hi-Y, ’■54-’.56; Mon- itors Club, ’55-’56; SCA Repre- sentative, ’54-’55; SCA Alter- nate, ’55; Basketliall, ’53. fweiittj-five Eugene Edward Leasure. Jr. Scientific “Huddy” . . . goes for girls, food and cohe roots . . . loves food and good competition ... a real mixer . . . popular . . . short, hut dynamic . . . leader- ship abi!it ’, talks a mile a minute. SCA, President, ’55; Member ' 52-’56; Speech Club. Treasurer, ’54-’56; Dramatics Club. ’54-’56; Cockadette, Sports Editor, ’54- 5b; Crater Hi-Y, Secretary, ’54- ' 56; Cheerleader, ’55-’56; Key Club. Secretary and President, ’5‘3-’56; Tennis Team, ’55-’56; Senior Committee. Vice-Presi- dent of Class of ’56; Missile, ' 55. Audrey Charlotte Lester Commercial Unfaithful boys can be replaced . . . book reports are the living end! . . . opposite sex flips her . . . inquisitive i eople must go! , . . attractive . . . poetry does nothing for her . . . great friends . . . telephone bug . . . flirt. Hasketball. ■54-’55; FDA, ’52- ’56; Library, ’55-’56; Missile, ’55-’56; Cris-Wood Tri-Hi-Y. ’55-’56; Backstage Work on School Plays. ’54-’55. C!(jnstance Morrow Lewis Liberal Arts “Connie” . . . “Canary Legs” . . . real crazy . . . nuts over jerry Lewis . . . great kidder . . . always taking pictures . . . real gone over popular and rhythm and blues music . . . wants to go to California . . . going to Mary Washington Col- lege . . . real cute gal . . . thumbs down on long-haired music . . . pet peeve: people in bad humors. Glee Club, ’54-’56; Siianisli Club, ’54-56; Missile, ’55-’56. George Litos General Weekend homework gets him down . . . runs like a scared rab- bit . . . black hair . . . loves tliat Olds . . . really hep on school dances . . . can’t stand women drivers . . . really goes for tliat green sweater. Barbara Ann Leete General “Bobbie” . . . leave English to the English teachers . . . think i dances, movies, and parties are “the thing” . . . says her pet peeve is one certain boy . . . goes in for sports and loves church music . . . gives up on work . . . voted best dressed girl in class of ’56 . . . blonde, cute and liked by all. Glee Club, ’5 ' 3-’56; Monitors Club, ’55-’56; Dramatics Club, ’55; FHA, ' 53-’56; Hockey Team, ’54; Homeroom President, ’55; K-Warner Tri-Hi-Y, ’55- ’56. Benjamin Jack Levy General “Ben” . . . hankers after all sports . . . personality plus. Key Club. ’53-’56; Treasurer, ’54-’55; Governor of Capital District, ’55-’56; Glee Club, ’54- 55; Dramatics Club. ’55; Cock- ade Hi-Y, ’53-’55; President; Basketball, ’54-’55; French Club, ’54-’56; Treasurer, ' 54-’55; Se- nior Committee, ’54-’55; Missile, ’55; Cockadette, ’54- 55; Editor of School Weekly News, ’54-’55; SCA Representative, ’53-’55; Boys’ State. ’54; President of February Class, ’55; Best All Around Boy in February Who’s Who, ’55; “Charley’s Aunt”, ’55; Progress-Index Award for Journalism, ’55. James Gordon Lewis General “Gordy” . . . sports are for him . . . why can’t he sit with June in the auditorium . . . long for that 3:03 bell . . . short recess is a pain . . . goes for banana pudding . . . eight semester foot- ball ruling is a dislike . . . col- lecting coins are for him . . . loves to hit the hay ... a swell kid. Projection Crew, ’55; Junior Varsity Football, 52; Varsity Football, ’54. Robert Booth Mallory, Jr. General “Bobby” . . . working irks him . . . a barrel of fun . . . pretty girls dig him mo st ... a ralt.ed car is a problem . . . holidays ar,’ more fun ... a big flirt . . . lack of senior privileges is his complaint . . . likes clubs. Crater Hi-Y, ’53-’55; Monitors Club, ’54-’55; Dramatics Club. ’55; JV Basketbll Manager, ’53; Glee Club. ' 55; Backstage Work in “Charley’s Aunt”, ' 54. UvCTify-six Joyce Maurice Manuel Commercial Very nice . , . subdued . . . typing is a favorite . . . home- work and term papers ought to be illegal . . . enjoys listening to records . . . calm, cool, and collected . . . sweet. Myrtle Hylton Martin Commercial “Jo’’ . . . quiet, likable girl at PHS . . . likes music . . . can really sing . . . loves to play the clarinet . . . real gone baseball fan . . . movie fan . . , prefers comedy. Band, ’54-’55; Missile, ’55-’56; Glee Club, ’55-’56. Ida Marie McCarter Commercial Flips over boys « . . crazy . , . terrific personality . . . doing homework is a “drag” . spends most spare time skating and dancing . . . enjoys meeting new people . . . eating is a great habit . . . “Red” . . . snobbish people can be replaced . . , loves to sleep = . . jovial. Glee Club, ' 54-’56; FHA, ’53- ’56. Philip Larry McEwen General “Philip” . . , admirer of girls . . . dancing is specialty , , . quiet type . . . pork chop lover . . . digs mechanical drawing . . . enjoys watching sports . . , late to bed, late to rise . . . dreads Monday mornings , . . English —ugh! . . . homework hater , . . pet peeve: boring conversation. Varsity Cheerleader, ’54-’56; Projection Crew, President, ’52- ’56; “My Three Angels”, ’55. Hilda Elaine Marshall Liberal Arts “Kitten” . . . craves sleep, ham- burgers . . . dancing with a cer- tain brown-eyed boy from R. P. I. . . . Physics . . . dreads three flights of steps to homeroom . . . “Pitter-Pat” . . shudders at Monday mornings and homework . . . great conversationalist . . . plans to go to Madison College to study music. Glee Club, ’53-’56; Girls’ En- semble, ’55-’56; French Club, ’56; K-Warner Tri-Hi-Y, ’55; Missile, ’56. Wayne Everett Mayton General Might go into the Navy after graduation ... is well dressed . . . loves all cars . . . jazz, “rock and roll” are his favorite music . . . English is his worst subject . . . keeps his hair cut in a “flat top” . . . sometimes told that he’s a “nut” . . . bas- ketball is the greatest . , . really believes in “living it up”. Projection Crew, ’54-’55; Foot- ball, ’54. Mollie Lee McDonald Liberal Arts “Mool” ... oh when all those tests fall on the same day! . . . people are great . . . homework is awful . . . very attractive . . . charming personality . . . good dresser. Glee Club, ’■53-’56; Square Cir- cle, ’53-’56; French Club, ’54- ’56; Parliamentarian; Cocko- dette, ’53-’55; Editor, ’55-’56; J. V. Cheerleader, ’53-’55; Head Cheerleader, ’.54-’55; Varsity Cheerleader; Monitors Club, ’54- ’56; Pence Tri-Hi-Y, ’53-’56; Missile, ’54-’56. Robert Meredith Liberal Arts Likes basketball and girls . . . wants a car with a built-in Steak House . . . doesn’t go for broc- coli and quiet females . . . wants to be minister of his own church some day . . . real brains. SCA, ’55-’56; Missile, ’55-’56; Cockade Hi-Y, ’54-’56; Key Club, ’55-’56; Glee Club, ’54- ’56; Cheerleader, ’55-’56; Cock- Odette, ’55; J. V. Basketball, ’53. twenty-seven Donald Webster Miles Scientific “Webby” ... a real ball of fire . . . likes football . . . lettered three years . . . co-captain third year . . . likes basketball . . . girls are high on his list . . . likes money and matli . . . food . . . cars . . . “Doc” and Mr. Powers . . . dislikes English class and typing class . . . food in cafe- teria . . . snobby girls . . . pet peeve: problem of money ... a real all-around good guy! Glee Club. ’54- ' 56; Football. ’53-’55; Co-Captain of Football Team, ’55. Gerald Kent Moody General “Gerald” , . . thinks that eating is a fabulous occupation . . . cars are the greatest! phooey on studying . . . West Street is a real great attraction • • . pt ' t peeve is English . . . favorite sports are basketball and football . . . good i ersonality. Projection Crew, ’55; Football, ’54. Mildred Elizabeth Moore General “Mildew” or “Buttermilk” . . . very friendly . . . talks all the time . . . sports and music are toi)s . . . favorite classes are algebra and geometry . . . ab- hors Hirts and cattiness . . . likes blondes and blue eyes . . . loves to eat. Commercial Club, ’52; FHA, ’52-’54; Library Club, ’54-’55; Spanish Club, ’54-’55; Hockey, ' 52. ’54-’55. Charles Edward Nichols General “Charlie” . . . memory work a peeve . . . for movies . . . loves history of any kind . . . English is a i ain . . . can do without cold weather . . . digs pro base- ball and pro football ... a lot of fun . . . transferred from Craddock Higii School. DE Club, ’54-’55; Future Busi- ness Leaders of Ainerica Club, ’54-’55. Binnie Sybil Mollock General “Bin” . . . really loves to talk . . . southern fried chicken is her dish . . . hates being com- pared with her brother . . . long hair is her favorite . . . math is her weak point . . . thinks freck- les are great . . . has real crazy parties ... a real giggler. French Club, ’53-’56; Square Circle, ’53-’56; Speech Club, ’54-’56; Band, 52; Missile, ’55- ’56. Carolyn Delores Moon Scientific “Caro” . . . another Einstein . . . loves to flirt with boys . . . could eat all day . . . could teach Arthur Murray how to dance . . . will win swimming title one day . . . loves hockey . . . favors all sports . . . laughs at guys with mustaches. Hockey, ’54-’55; FHA, ’51-’55; Library Staff, ’51-’55; Projection Crew, ’55; Softball Manager, ’55; T. Albright Tri-Hi-Y, ’51-’52; Spanish Club, ’54-’55. Benjamin Gray Nelson General “Ben” . . . admirer of pretty girls . . . sports lover . . . quiet type . . . travel . . flying fas- cinates him . . . dish is southern fried chicken . . . desj ises get- ting up early . . . cold weather gets him . . . pet peeve: home- work . . . great hunter. Crater Hi-Y, ’54-’56. Helen Ruth Northup General Transfer from Morristown. N. J. . . . in ’54 . . . plans nursing career at University of Roches- ter . . . real friendly . . . plays tenor sax, piano, and organ . . . dig that giggle and the northern accent . . . thumbs down on early band rehearsals . . . loves to dance. Spanish Club, ’ 55 -’ 56 ; Secretary- Treasurer; Missile, ’ 55 - ' 56 ; Band, ’54-’56. Itociihj-ciglil Helen Nugent CommercUd “Pokey” . . . cute and quiet . . . detests spelling . . . boys flip her . . . liked being a senior . . . school is real copesetic . . . fun- lover. Monitors, ’54-’56. Ernest Merlin O’Neil General “Oatmeal” . . , goes for sports . . girls are his favorite dish . . . math, a killer . . . movies are for him ... a smooth kid . . . too much homework a peeve . . . likes dances . . . work is a dislike . . . parties dig him the most. JV Baseball, ’53; Varsity Base- ball, 54-’55. Ann Ozmar General Curtis being away at school is her pet peeve . . . hearing any- one pop gum annoys her . . . tall boys are Ann’s favorites . . . looks forward to weekends . . , cute girl . . . homework in gen- eral irks her . . . watching bas- ketball games is special . . . music fascinates her . . . has a great many friends. T-Albright Tri-Hi-Y, ’53; Cris- Wood Tri-Hi-Y, ’54. Russell Brooks Parham General Goes for girls . . . hates dogs that chase his motorscooter . . . nuts over girls . . . heavy sleeper . . . girl crazy . . . enjoys ad- ventures in good eating . . . “Cassanova” . . . despises Hope- well , . . does not believe money is the loot of all evil . . . doesn’t care for certain teachers . . . likes hot-rods . . . thinks a law should be passed against cold weather. Band, ’53-’55. Alice Pauline Ogburn General “Alicia” . . . fond of all sports . . . dependable . . . turns up her nose at too much homework . . . bubbling personality . . . goes after steak and French fries . . . pet peeve is a “pop” test . . . craves more senior privileges . . . secretarial work calls. Goober Pep Club, ’55-’56; Cris- Wood Tri-Hi-Y, ’54-’56; Secre- tary, ’54. Joseph Wesley Oxendine Scieniific “Joe” . . . this class clown hails from Thomasville High School, Thomasville, Georgia . . . peppy . . . energetic in clubs . . . craves IDaities, food, money, and sports . . . oh, those tests and exams! . . . objects to i eople who don’t keep their word, tight wads and lack of senior iDrivileges. Cockadette, Art Editor, ’53-’56; Missile, ’53-’56; Crater Hi-Y, Chaplain, ’53-’56; French Club, Treasurer, ’54-’56; SCA, ’54; Projection Crew, ’54-’55. Effie Smaragda Pappas Liberal Arts “Beba” . . . has dark eyes . . . rather quiet . . . can speak Greek . . . disapproves of a lot of homework . . . rainy morn- ings disappoint her , . . enjoys l?arties and dancing . . . listens to good music . . . likes to read exciting books. Cockad cti e, ’5 4 - ’ 5 6 ; M issil e, ’55-’56; French Club. ’54-’56. James Alonzo Parham General “Jimmy” . . . quiet, reserved . . . likes shop classes . . . pet peeve: composition and litera- ture . . . speeches are a nuisance . . . bashful . . . ambition: to be a business man. twentij-nine ' -Xnn Nancy Wright Parker Liberal Arts Real sweet gal . . . wcll-lik: ' cl and attractive senior . . . will make a wonderful nurse . . . her favorites are music, novels, Mr. Hartman, English teachers, peo- ple, a certain monitor, and ba- bi-ys . . . can’t stand student. who take advantage of substitute teachers . . . pet peeve: home- work or tests on Monday. Glee Club, Girls’ En- semble, 54-’56; Monitors Club, 5.3-’56; SCA French Club, 54-’56; Missile, ’55-’56. John Russell Pearce General “Johnnie Pearce” . . . quiet . . . crazy about hunting and fishing . . . goes for dancing, baseball, and basketball . . . prefers “pop” music to the opera . . . enjoys pecking a typewriter ... a great traveler . . . would rather go to the movies than do homework , . . transferred from Scottsville High School, Scottsville, Vir- ginia, ”55. Joan Carol Pecht Commercial Hates homework . . . Dodgers are favorite baseball team . . . loves eating . . . detests bossy people . . . has many friends . . . has fun doing almost anything . . . next September you will find her at Medical College of Virginia . . . thinks people are great . . . doesn’t like to be alone . . . “Rock and Roll” music sends her. Goober Pep Club, ’54-’56; Chap- lain and Secretary; Pence Tri- Hi-Y, ’53-’56; Basketball Team, ’53; FHA, ’52. Adam Carlisle Pilout General “Al” . . . takes to Fords and Mercurys . . . wood work, hill- billy music and money attract him . . . parties until late hours excite Al, but only if tlic-re’s time for sleep next morning . . . braggers plague him . . . be- lieves homework is overdone . . . shivers at the thought of cold weather. Lois Ann Parrish Commercial “Lois Ann” ... a l)ig flirt . . . enjoys flute and piano . . . makes her own clothes . . . dreads trips to “Yankee Land” . . . trips with the band are “out of this world” . . . friendly and funny. Band, ’54-’56; Missile, ’55-’56. Jean Gail Pecht General Wishes school were over at 2 p.m. . . . has an attractive mid- dle name . . . never misses foot- ball games or stock car races . . . listens to only poj ular music . . . is very well liked ... is friendly with her younger sister, which is quite unusual . . . wants to be a homemaker after she finishes schools. Spencer Vaughan Perkins General “Barney” . . . crazy . . . real cool cat in a National Guard LTniform . . . goes for football . . . would like to banish exam; and homework . . . real crazy in Physics class . . . craves food . . . loads of fun . . . girls vote high. PHS Band, ’53-’56; Football, 53-’54; Crater Hi-Y, ’53-’56. James Alton Pond General “Jimmie” ... a nice all around guy . . . seems to think the Colonial Heights Recreational Center is just the “plan” . . . and oh, what a teaser! . . . you oughta see him on the football field . . . hunting’s a favorite . . . girls also seem to fit into this category . . . turns his nose up at conceited peoj le and lengthy homework assignments! . . . does a duck talk? Football. 53-’55; Baseball. ’53; Intramural Football. ' 55; All- Star Team. ' 54; DE Club, ' 55- ’56. I hill 1 1 Donald Roberts Pond Genera! “D” ... a real sports fiend . . . lives in Colonial Heights . . • Yankees, beware of “D” . . . that hillbilly stuff isn’t worth lis- tening to . . . his twin brother is Ronald . . . playing the field at the present. Football, ’51-’54; Basketball, ’51; Baseball, ’53-’55; Glee Club, ’54; SCA Alternate, ’55; Installation Committee, ’55. Margaret Frances Poore General “Sue” . . . never call her Mar- garet . . . real short . . . hates most work . . . loves “I’m Feel- ing My Cheerios” . . . loves life . . . Virginia Beach is the great- est .. . may go into nursing . . . literature isn’t her best subject . . . has a passion for jazz. Glee Club, ’54-’56; Monitors Club, ’54-’56; Goober Pep, ’54- ’56; T-Albright Tri-Hi-Y, ’54- 56; FHA, ’52; Hi-Y-Tri-Hi-Y Council, ”5-’56. Sally Kay Powell General Has an eye for basketball . . . shrinks from work . . . takes to food . . . likes the idea of grad- uating . . . pet peeve is being called “Red” . . . delights in Scotland Wharf in summer . . . Madison calls for secretarial work . . . blushing personality. SCA, ’53-’54; OG, ’53-’56, Treasurer; Glee Club, ’54-’56; French Club, ’54-’56; Vice- President, ’55; Monitors Club, ’54-’56; Cockadette, ’54-’56, Editor, ’54-’55; Missile, ’54-’56; FHA, ’53; T-Albright Tri-Hi-Y, ’53-’56, Secretai-y and Treasurer, ’54-’55, President, ’56. William Edward Raw ' Lings, III General “Bill” . . . likes outdoor sports . . . boating . . . fishing . . . swimming . . . basketball . . . football . . . really goes for girls . . likes a certain “hot” DeSota . . . dislikes other good looking boys . . . food in cafeteria . . . sometimes . . . pet peeve: Span- ish . . . activities. Cockade Hi-Y, ’54-’56, Presi- dent, ’55. Ronald Lee Pond General “R” . . . quite a ladies’ man! ... a wonderful personality and oh, that smile! ... a good nat- ured chap, especially when it comes to people calling him Donald! . . . thinks sports are the “most” . . . couldn’t bear the thought of not going hunting or fishing . . . “big peeve”; coming to school on Monday after losing a football game on Friday! Football, ’52-’55; Basketball, ’52-’55; Baseball. ’53-’56; Key Club, Treasurer, ’55-’56; Cock- ade Hi-Y, ’55-’56; Missile, ’55- ’56; DE Club, Vice-President, ’55-’56; Co-Cairtain of Football Team, ’55. Ann Claiborne Pope Liberal Arts Long weekends are just her speed . . . her future’s a deep dark mystery to her. TV Cheerleader, ’53-’54; Varsity Cheerleader, 54-’56; Pence Tri- Hi-Y’, ’53-’56; Secretary, ’55; Vice-President, ’55; Square Cir- cle, 52-’56; Vice-President, ’54; President, 54; Glee Club, ’53- ' 54; French Club, ’ 54-’56; Presi- dent; Cockadette, ’53-’55; Mis- sile, ’53-’56; Editor of Senior Section, ’55-’56; Monitors, ’54- ’56; School Weekly News, ’55, Editor; Siieech Club, ’55-’56; Student Council, ’53-’54; Girls’ State, ’55; Hi-Y’-Tri-Y Council, ' 55-’56, Vice-President. John Jerry Radcliffe General “Jerry” . . . first rate personality . . . good natured . . . No. 1 irritation: getting up on Monday mornings . . . sportsman— hunts and fishes . . . goes “wild” over dances . . . thumbs down on dead weekends and “flaked out” parties . . . has a terrible habit of making records at Virginia Beach . . . good looking. Band, ’53-’54. Linda Rose Remeny Commercial “Linda” . . . backstage hand . . . objects to work . . . en- thusiastic over radios . . . varied interests . . . regrets homework at anytime . . . boy fancier . . . dark brunette . . . collects clothes. Band, ’53-’54; Dramatics Club, ’53-’56; Cockadette, ’54-’55; Projection Crew, ’54-’55; Library Club, ’52-’53. thirty-atjc Holand Horace Riley Scicritific “Bobby” . . . hepcat . . . girls on the brain . . . quiet, like nitroglycerin . . . likes vividly colored cars . . . loves food, and lots of it . . . dislikes homework . . . girls who talk about other boys on a date peeve him. Band. ’52-’55. John Ronald Robertson General “Ronnie” . . . not enough good looking girls is his peeve ... a coke after school is refreshing . . . wants less homework . . . a good athlete . . . craves those barbecues . . . thinks geometr ’ is a killer . . . baseball, football, and basketball dig him most . . . real cute ... a pal of George Litos . . . roots for the Yankees. Basketball, ’.52-’55; Baseball. ’54-’55. Ethel Mae Royal Commercial “Ethel” . . . attracted to farm life . . . has dark hair and eyes . . . music lover . . . begs for no homework on weekends . . . finds TV and drive-ins fascinat- ing . . . church worker . . . good dancer . . . intentions of becom- ing a secretary. FHA. 53-’55. Krances Carolyn Seay Com mcrcial “Carolyn” . . . fun . . . blondie . . . hard worker . . . mad about tliat Italian food . . . mmm. boys! . . . down with Shakes- peare . . . loves that TV . . . corny jokes irk her . . . gotta have pop music Projection Crew. ’55-’56; FHA, 53- ' 54; Library Club, ’55-’56; “G(3od News”, Scenery, 54; My Three Angels”, Make-up, Scenery, ’55. Caye Bradford Roberts General “Caye” . . . lovely clothes . . . real sweet gal . . . peri etual tan . . . left us her sophomore year to go to Nornberg American High School in Gennany . . . loves to swim . . . relaxes to music and by participating in a hot game of bridge . . . doesn’t appreciate waiting for people or having them wait for her. FHA, 51-’54; Square Circle, ’54-’56; French Club, ’54-’56; CockadcttCf ’54-56; School News, ’55; Missile, ’55-’56. Ann Beverly Roper General “Bev” . . . the quiet txq e . . . good natured and not hard to please . . . sweet as they come with pleasant things to say . . . enjoys most of her subjects but drawing is the l)ig interest in “Bev’s” future . . . thinks danc- ing is just swell . . . reading is loads of fun too . . . exams may seem a little peevish at times but with that exception, “Bev” likes most everything . . . am- bition; to major in art. Missile, ’54-’56; Square Circle, ’54-’56; FHA, ’55-’56. Charles Benjamin Sadler Scientific “Chuck” . . . ladies’ man . . . weight lifter . . . craves those school holidays . . . lover of sports . . . despises self-centered people . . . road hogs irk him— boats thrill him . . . can ' t stand algebra . . . wants more senior privileges . . . pet peeve: stall- ing cars. Crater Hi-Y, ’53-’55; Band. ’53; Glee Club, ’53; Student Coun- cil, ’50-’55. James Minetree Se. y General “Jimmy” . . . interested in drums and Buddy Marrow ' s jazzy orchestra . . . enjoys foot- ball, swimming and sjieed-boats . . . likes all food, especiallv strawberry short cake . . . takes to parties and loud ties ... is haunted by geometry. Hand, ’52-’56; Crater Hi-Y, ' 54- ’56. tkirlij-ftco Jo Anne Sellars Scientific “Jo” . . . i)asketl)all fan . . . quiet type . . . movie goer . . . digs that gone music . . . book reader . . . crazy ’bout food . . . enjoys swimming . . . frowns on homework . . . rainy days get her down . . . pet peeve: Mon- day mornings. T-Albright Tri-Hi-Y, ’52-’56; Odd Girls, ’56; FIIA, ’52-’56. Major Sheefield Scientific A good sport . . . likes football, baseball, and swimming . . . pretty girls are for him ... to get up in the morning is a trial . . digs good jokes . . . it’s tun to hunt . . . doesn’t care for English . . . homework, a killer . . . goes for good food. Band, ’52-’56; Letter and Star; JV Football, 54-’55, Captain. Barbara Louise Short Scientific “Bobbie” . . . interested in Maiy Washington College . . . queen on the ballroom floor . . . friend- ly i)ersonality . . . homework and hillbilly music make her scream . . . likes clothes and long assemblies . . . willing worker . . . enjoys activities. Pence Tri-Hi-Y, ’53-’56; Mon- itors Club, ’54-’56; Spanish Club, ’54-’56; Vice-President, ’54; President, ’56; Cockadettc, ’54-’56; Missile, ’55-’56; FHA, ’53. Sharon Anne Slate Scientific “Sharon” . . . brainy . . . most likely to succeed . . . mad about music . . . loves all math, es- pecially solid geometry likes sports, including basketball and football . . . quiet ... a real friend . . . proposes to abol- ish getting up early and home- work over weekends. Band, ’52-’56; FHA, ’52-’53; French Club. ’54-’56; Cock- adette, ’54-’56; Missde, ’55-’56; Pence Tri-Hi-Y’, ’54-’56. Marylvn Marie Sessums General “Marylyn” . . . has dimples . . . disapproves of poor sportsman- ship . . . taken with V. P. 1. . . . enjoys talking to intcu-sting people . . . likes to swim , . finds music and dancing appeal- ing . . . fun-loving ... a future nurse. Band, ’52-’56. Kathryn Elizahetii Sherman General “Kathy” . . . bubbles over with personality . . . real i opular gal . . . always laughing . . . thinks college dances are the greatest . . . jitterbug whiz , . . thumbs down on party poopers, home- work . . . three cheers for steak and French fries, dancing, mov- ies, modeling, parties, swimming . . . pet peeve: exams. Clee Club, ’54-’.56; Student Council, ’53; Pence Tri-Hi-Y’, ’55-’56; Coekadette, ’52; Missile, ’55-’56; Square Circle, ’53-’56, President, ’55; Monitors Clui , ’53-’56, President, ’55-’56. Mary Fletcher Simmons General “Fletch” . . . sincere friend . . . blonde hair and blue eyes . . . best-dressed girl . . . perfect figure . . . can ' t get enough of jazz records, eating, new clothes, Jimmy . . . can ' t stand cowboy movies or liver . . . pet j eeves: Monday mornings at school, working, S(niare Circle, ' 53-’56; Cock- adette, ’54-’56; Missile, Co- Editor Photographic Staff, ’55- ’56; K-Wanier Tri-!li-Y ’55- ’56; Student Council Alternate, ’53; Who’s Who, ’56. Delores Kosalie Smith Commercial “Rosalie” ... is married . . . beach fan , , . interested in stock car racing . . . not an early riser . , . can be found at football games . . . jDlans to work and keep house after graduation . . . against homework . . . quiet, FHA, ’52-’53. thirtlj-th ree Jo Ann Yvonne Smith General Enjoys sports . . . looks askance at poor sportsmanship . . . beam- ing smile . . . Charles T. John- son . . . has no taste for snobby people . . . tall but trim . . . fond of Miss Warner . . . pet peeve is homework . , . plans to be another Florence Nightingale. Spanish Club, ’54; Weekly News, ’55. Walter Edgar Smith General “Smitty” . . . those careless mis- takes get under his skin . . . prett ’ good on the basketball court . . . not bad with a hot grounder either . . . Spanish is pretty tough . . . homework is strictly for the birds . . . quite a tenor. Basketball, ’52-’55; SCA, ’52- ’55; Glee Club, ’54-’55; Mon- itors, ’55; Cockadette, ’54-’55; Baseball, ’52; Missile ’55, Jerry Dale Sparks Scientific “SiDarky” . . . hails from Kaiser- slautem American High School in Germany . . . 1954 arrival . . dreads homework . . . “Yeah man” can often be heard . . . energetic . . . one of our best football players . . . girls and football rate high on his list . . . high ambitions of college. Football, ’56; Basketball, ’54- ’56. John Beauford Staley, Jr. Scientific “Johnny” . . . people who talk in movies get under my skin . . . goes for all sports . . . good things come in small packages . . . wishes for winning teams in PHS . . . tnie friend . . . real likable . . . Mr. Personality. Glee Club, ’54-’56; Crater Hi- Y, ’55-’56. Mary Doris Smith General “Craziest girl” in June class . . . contagious personalit ’ . . . always keeps ’em laughing . . . ever body’s friend . . . always has those crushes . . . her fa- vorites are Colonel Lloyd’s jokes, Mr. Sutherland’s English class, Scotland Wharf ( in summer ) dislikes mushy movies, Scotland Wharf (in winter) . . . pet peeve is being called Mary. Square Circle, ’54-’56; Pence Tri-Hi-Y, ’53-’56; Secretar % ’55- 56; Glee Club, ’53-’56; FHA, ’52-’56; Secretar ' , President; Missile, ’55-’56; Cockadette, ’54- ’56; French Club, ’54-’56; Who’s Who, ’56. William Guy Smith Scientific “Guy” . . . likes cheering for the Crimson Wave . . . goes for girls and horses if they come to- gether . . . looks forward to rid- ing in the Olds convertible . . . freshman, lit., and homework get him down . . . wants to buy out Kirk someday. Cheerleader, ’54-’56; Monitors, ’55-’56; Band, ’53; Dramatics, ’55; Cockade Hi-Y, ’54-’56; Glee Club, ’53; Science Club, ’52; Cockadette, ’54-’55, Claude Addison Springfield General “Kinky” . . . likes a particular girl . . . loves to dance . . . likes movies . . . can really play that trumpet . . . likes cars . . . quiet . . . English is rough. Band, ’52-’55. Mary Carolyn Steger Liberal Arts “Mary Carolyn” . . . tall and attractive . . . genius at the X iano . . . enjoys chewing gum . . . simply lives for West Point . . . wonderful dancer . . . very friendly and active . . . plans to go to Longwood College. French Club, ’54- 56; Glee Club, ’54- ' 56; Girls’ Ensemble, ’54- ’56; Pence Tri-Hi-Y, ’55-’56; FHA, ’53-’56; Dramatics Club, ’55-’56. thirty-four Roscoe W. Stell, Jr. General Likes short stories . . . baseball is best siDort in Ins opinion . . . hates to give oral book reports . . . enjoys history of United States . . . prefers almost any- thing to Englisli grammar and literature . . , gets along well with people . . . short of shy. Nancy Lou Talbott General “Arguments get to be a bad habit” . . . has a passionate de- sire for food . . . looks great on a basketball court . . . “je com- prende francais” . . . the lan- guage should be buried! . . . one-man girl . . . faithful . . . swell girl. Glee Club, ’54-’55; Odd Girls, ’55-’56; FHA, ’52-’53; French Club, ’55; Missile, ’55; T-Al- bright Tri-Hi-Y, ’53-’54. Helen Patricia Temple Commercial “Pat” . . . hillbilly music is be- witching to her . . . sports and dancing take her fancy . . . two- timing boys, book reports go to the bottom of the list . . . sit- ting home on weekends bores Pat . . . she claims homework is an awful burden . . . someone will be lucky to get Pat for a sec- retary. Cris-Wood Tri-Hi-Y, ’53-’55; FHA, ’53-’56; Softball Team, ’53. Jerry Lawrence Thomas General “Jerry” . . . deep voice . . . goes for cars, “rock and roll” and steak . . . enjoys football, bowling and the ocean . . . likes dancing but turns his back on arguments and homework . . . would rather not travel and pre- fers popcorn to liver. JV Basketball, ’53; Spanish Club, ’54. Robert Edward Stewart General “Bobby” . . . really digs auto racing . . , goes for coin collect- ing . . . science . . . enjoys movies and television . . . like most teen-agers he hates to get up early . . . down with Eng- lish . . . pet peeve: memory work and homework. Raymond Earl Talley Commercial “Ray” . . . big problem is that there aren’t enough girls to go around . . . very friendly . . . enjoys all sports . . . Glee Club is favorite scho ol pastime . . . blue eyes . . . likes girls more than anything . . . homework is biggest worry . . . always smil- ing . . . thinks that stuck-up girls are terrible ... in leisure hours, likes to attend plays. Shelby Jean Temple Com mercial A swell girl . . . homework is a mistake . . . dig that music . . . sissy boys are for the birds . . . dancing is for her . . . boys are fun . . . can’t abide tests . . . food is so good . . . real gone on sports . . . crazy about drive- in movies . . . football games are best fun. James Warren Tinney Scientific “Jiuimie” . . . xrlays snare drum . . . thinks girls are fun . . . craves southern fried chicken . . . study halls are the greatest . , . drives ’51 Dodge . . . football is tops . . . wants to go to V.P.I. . . . going into electrical engi- neering . . . says majorettes are really cute . . . hates to hurry . . . admires big expensive cars . . . real cute. Band, ’52-’56; Who’s Who, tJiirtij-five Peggy Sandra Trent General Perky little blonde . . . derives pleasure from dancing ... all boys are gone . . . pet peeve is examinations . . . rejoices when football season rolls around . . . plans to i50und a typewriter after graduation . . . objects to any kind of test. I’ HA, ’53- ' o6. Wiley Rogers Underhill General “Wiley” . . . -a real pepperpot . . . goes for all sports . . . main- ly baseball . . . starred for PHS baseball team for four years . . . great bitter and a Hasby fielder . . down with studying . . . IDCt peeve: English ... a great all sports guy. Baseball. ' 53- ' 56. Adolph Urban, Jr. General All-around boy . . . shy . . . girls appeal . . . loves living . . . plays at all sports . . . hep to the jive! . . , easy going . . . great guy . . . “Mr. Vogue”, “Shoulders”! Football. 54-’55; Baseball, ’o4; OE Club. ’55-’5r). June Carole Walker General “June” . . . sports fascinate her . . . relishes eating all types of food . . . grouchy teachers make June uneasy . . , clicpies just don ' t rate at all . . . she’s a great athlete. Field Hockey, ’52-’55; Co-Cap- tain. ’55; Baskctb;ill. JV Team. ’53; Softball Team. ’52-’55; Co- Captain, ’55; Ciirls’ Monogram C;iub, ' 53. Charles Wayne Tucker Liberal Arts “Wayne” . . . flirts are fun . . . why must one always have to rush? . . . for relaxation, dreamy music . . . Mar ’ Evelyn Bowman just kills him . . . movies were the best invention . . . Linguam Latinam amo! . Cheerleader, ’55; Band, ’53-’55; French Club. ’54-’56; “The Monkey’s Paw”, ‘55; “My Three Angels”, ’55; SCA Representa- tive, ’54; SCA Alternate, ’54. Eric Lynn Underwood General “Eric Lyn” . . . doesn’t answer to “Angel” ... is a great swimmer . . . gridiron fan . . . enjoys the rain, hunting, fishing and butter brickie ice cream . . . goes for jazz and dancing . . . an Optimist . . . looks forward to the Xavy and a career in electronics. Donald Ray Vaughan General “Duck” ... a really nice guy . . . down with English . . . likes a lotta freedom . . . more senior privileges! . . . could we get the lunch hour lengthened, please? . . . likes basketball. JV Basketball, ’52-’53. Martha Lee Wall Commercial “Marty” . . . cute . . . fun to be with . . . don’t bother this gal when she’s studying . . . loves horses . . . likes sports, listening to the radio, just fun in general . . . down with all homework, e.xcept cooking; this does not in- clude the dishes! Library, ’55. lliirhi-six Vita Marie Wai.l General “Vita” . . . has tlie makings of a good artist . . . appreciates teachers who give notes . . . fun . . . always smiling . . . likes to use a picture camera . . . what would Mr. Smoot do with- out her doing his drawings for liim? Missile, ’54- ' 56. Patricia Warren General “Patty” . . . came to us from West Seneca Central fligh School. Buffalo, New York, in SeiJtember 1954 . . . Patty feels right at home in a swimming pool and on the dance floor . . . a great swimmer . . . Patty also takes a fancy to roller skating . . . playing with kittens delights her . . . frets and fumes if the fellows aren’t on time tor a date . . . doesn’t dig homework or writing poetry ... is very ill at ease with snakes. Rorert Howard Webster General “Bobby” . . . has a nice voice . . . is always being teased by Col. Lloyd . . . goes for football and baseball . . . works hard for a construction company . . . Col. Lloyd is his commander in the Army Reserve ... is homework really necessary? Glee Club, ’53-’56; Dramatics Club, ’52-’55; Projection Crew, ’53-’54; DE Club, ’55; DO Club, ’55. Wayne Louis Whelan Scientific “Whale” . . . algebra is a puz- 7,le . . . biology is favorite . . . Key Club and Glee Club are tops . . . loves to eat . . . fail- ure to win state football cham- pionship grieves . . . likes to live it up! . . . “good time Charley”. SC A, ’55-’56; Vice-President. ’55-’56; Key Club, ’54-’56; Board of Directors; Crater Pli- Y, ’54-’56; Vice-President, ’55; Glee Club, ’55-’56; Cockadette, ' 55-’56; Missile, ’55-’56; Senior Committee, ’55-’56; Football. ’54- ' 56; Boys’ State, ’55. Daniel Churchman Warren Scientific “Dan” . . . mad about “pop” music and dancing . . . can be found at basketball and baseball games . . . likes mixiua chem- icals . . . prefers warm weather . , . would rather keep his mid- dle name a secret . . , steers away from people without a sense of humor . . . looks for- ward to U. Va. and a career of radio announcing . . . Trans- ferred from St. Joseph’s High School, ’55. Rosa Lee Watkins Com mercial Hobby is collecting records . . , likes new cars and dancing . . . homework on weekends is a big bother . . . enjoys miniature golf . . . snobs get on her nerves . . . likes school . . . provides interesting conversation. FHA. ’52-’53. James Norman Wells General “Pete” . . . interested in elec- tronics . . . vacations are fun . . . enjoys popular music and mechanical drawing . . . dreads lots of homework on busy nights . . quiet . . . loves eating and sleeping . . . blonde wavy hair and a friendly smile. DE Club, ’55-’.56. Jacqueline Faye Whitley Commercial “Faye” . . . sweet . . , likes cheering at football games . . . turns back on weekend home- work . . . pet peeve is a low test grade . . . fascinated by food . . . dancing is real nice . . . gives a joyous squeal at three o’clock Monday thru Fri- day. thirttj-seven Herman Jack Wilkins General Pet peeve is 8C term paper . . . very friendly . . . likes outdoors . . . spends much time fishing . . . loafing is favorite occupa- tion . . . thinks you should al- ways do the least work possible . . . likes to hunt . . . advocates more freedom during recess . . . loves people. Band, ’52-’54; DE Club, ' 54-’55. SoxjA Dell Williams General Wishes for people to iDronounce her name conectly . . . eating is favorite habit . . . “zoo keep- er” . . . work’s a terrible dis- ease! . . . engaged. . . lively! hour-glass figure . . . en- joys good books and interesting people . . . song bird. Monitors, ’56; Odd Girls, ’55- ’56; Spanish Club, ’55; Glee Club, ’55-’56; FHA, ’54; K- Warner Tri-IIi-Y, ’54-’56; Bas- ketball- ’54. WiHT Nixon Wills General “Nick” , . . tall, dark and hand- some . . . likes to hunt and fish . . . enjoys football and basket- ball . . mechanical and elec- trical work is a hobby ... a movie fan . . . likes to spend his summers down by the sea . . . can’t stand onions . . . does not like to travel. Carol Loriene Woodson General “Carol” . . . quiet . . . smart dresser . . . mad about music . . gotta have her fried chicken . . . down with exams, nosey peo])le, getting up early and homework over the weekends . . . cute . . . friendly . . .“Oh t idge!” . . . secretaiy. FHA, ’5:3-’54; Jr. Tri-Hi-Y, ’52- Katherine Joan Williams Gcmeral “Kathy” . . . sweet, cute girl . . . easy to get along with . . . came to PHS from Lakeland Senior High in Florida, April, 1953 . . . appreciates music . . . finds pleasure in reading . . . doesn’t relish waiting for people who are late . . . sports and travel rank high on her hit pa- rade . . . loves good food . . . can do without rude people. Spanish Club, ’53-’55; Library, ’55. Cora Armentrout Willis General “Corky” . . . has “gobs” of nicknames . . . sings with several combos ... is often seen at the skating rink . . . term papers are strictly taboo . . . likes lit- tle dogs . . . spends her sj are time at home cooking . . . was chosen “biggest flirt” in the Who’s Who. Glee Club. ’51-’55; Commercial Club, ’52-’54; Cris-Wood Tri- Hi-Y, ’52-’54; Dramatics Club, ’52-’55. Richard E. Woodruff Scientific “Dick” . . . relishes physics . . . objects to short lunch hour . . . enjoys football . . . pet peeve is Si anish . . . can’t wait to get into V.P.I. uniform . . . hard worker for People’s Dmg Store . . . this gentleman prefers red- heads . . . promotes all plans for hayrides . . . thumbs down on potatoes, but goes after fried shrimp. Key Club, ’56; Monitors Club, ’56; SCA Alternate, ' 5-3; Boys’ State, ’55. Jerry Neil Wohning General “Squirrel” . . . real cute . . . collects stamps and match book covers . . . plans a Navy career . . . wants to be a radio tech- nician . . . sort of quiet . . working on cars is fun . . . jazz music is the mostest . . . even majorettes . . . enjoys parties . . . football is the greatest. Lester Pete Wright General “Pete” . . . t!iis good-looking red-head can sing! . . . destined to give Como competition . . . atliletic . . . plans to work upon graduation . . . football and basketball appeal to him . . . varied club interests . . . study- ing and English don’t interest him . . . but Carson, Virginia, does. Glee Club. ’52-’56; Football, ’52-’55; DE, ’54-’55; Projection Crew, ’54; Best Looking Boy in February Class, ’56. Irvin Thomas Zix Scientific “Zix” . . . basketball and Ken- tucky are the greatest . . . would love to abolish Tennessee and homework . . . has personality plus . . . plans to go to Univer- sity of Kentucky . . . wants to be a mechanical engineer ... a real crazy kid . . . really cute . . . girls are interesting. Manager of JV and Varsity Bas- ketball Teams, ’52-’54. Laura Radford Yates Liberal Arts “Lollypop” . . . quite a cute gal! . . . has a most infectious smile . . . enjoys reading and thinks the Glee Club’s nune fun . . . quite skillful with a needle and thread . . . goes for the cokes after school . . . ambi- tion: major in home economies. Girls’ Ensemble, ’55-’56; Mis- sile, ’54-’55; SCA, ’55, Alter- nate, ’53-’54; Cockadette, ’54- ’56; French Club. ’54-’56; Square Circle, ’53-’56; Cheer- leader, JV ’53; Varsity, ’54-’56; Key Club Sweetheart, ’54-’55; Best Looking in Who’s Who, ’56; Monitors, ’53-’56; Glee Club, ’54-’56. h Mildred Moore Pause, niij friends, within the doorway. Give the past one last farewell. All your future lies before you. What will happen? Who can tell? Now you stand upon the threshold Of your life—what will it be? Will you reaeh the heiglits of fame Or sink to the depths of infamy? Your life is what you make it now. Gone are the carefree days of youth Keep the high ideals you treasured: Courage, honor, love, and truth. Forget the petty little heaiiaches That were so important then; The happy days, the friends you made In memories will live again. Now elose the door— leave the past behind you. The past and future do not mix. You’re graduates now— may God be with you. Class of nineteen fifty -six. thiiiij-ninc Ben Levy February Class Best All Round Boy June ’alker February Class Most Athletic Girl J4JI OP ame Pat Hughes Febriiar ' Class Most Popular Girl Buddy Leasure June Class Best All Round Boy forly 1 J4Jt OP 3c ame Sharon Slate June Class Mosi Likely Girl To Succeed Pete Wright February Class Best Looking Boy Billy ITartzman June Class Best Dressed Boy Betty Lou Bulifant June Class Cutest Girl forty-one Geuhy Andrews June Class Bissest Girl Flirt ame Wayne Mayton February Class Best Dressed Boy Marshall Blick February Class Craziest Boy Myrtle Martin February Class Most Likely Girl To Succeed all OF forty -three David Crittenden June Class Most Likely Boy To Succeed Jerky Raucliff February Class Cutest Boy Joanne Cole February Class Best Looking Girl forly-jour mm JIJl a, 3 ame forty-five Jeanette Brantley February Class Best All Round Girl Ad«lph Urban June Class Cutest Boy Kay Powell June Class Most Athletic Girl Mary Doris Smith June Class Craziest Girl OF Jame Connie Lewis February Class Craziest Girl Lewis Harrison June Class Best Looking Boy forty-six Joe Blankenship February Class Biggest Boy Flirt Spencp;r Perkins June Class Craziest Boy Cathy Williams February Class Cutest Girl Norman Jacobson June Class Most Popular Boy James Tinney February Class Most Likely Boy To Succeed JJJf„ ' J. ame joiiy-eiplil Laura Yates June Class Best Looking Girl Cora Willis February Class Biggest Girl Flirt m ’■mm Barbara Leete February Class Best Dressed Girl Donald Kennedy June Class Biggest Boy Flirt Mary Jackson February Class Brainiest Girl C - f . i . ■ ’■i fw Mary Grossmann June Class Best All Round Girl forty-nine unnei s- ip . . . HE ixMPORTAXT THING ill the Olympic celebration is to pass the torch on from person to person as an everlasting symbol of hope and inspiration. The seniors have shown their worthiness in holding the torch high, and now it is almost time for them to pass it on to ns, the jun- iors, who will accept the challenge of preserving the flame according to tradition as well as the seniors of 1956. In turn, the juniors will present the torch to the sophomores, the class of 1958, and from them it will go to the freshmen, the class of 1959. The seniors have set a good example for us to follow when we assume their place. They have shown ns how they handle problems and how they take part in activities. We feel that we must do onr best in everything to show we are worthy of taking their place. We must be able to set a good example for those that will hold the torch after ns. -fiffy-one Abbey. Julia Adams, Ruth Adams, Sylvia Ailstock, Peggy Allln, Eloise Badgett, Robert Baker, Ann Barker, Leta Barlow, Joax Barnes, Clifford Barnes, Clyde Barrett, Claire Belangia, Clarence Berkeley, Barbara Berkeley, Harriett Birdsong, Warren Blankenship, Nancy Bolt, Sandra Bowen, Eleanor Brockwell, Alfred Brock ell. Paige Bryant, Charlotte Bryant, Martha Bulay. Peggy Campbell, Edna Mae Caudle, Madeline Chappei.l, Mary Cheely, Conway Clements. Richard Cole, Donald Cole, Kenneth Coleman, Sally Cook. James Cooke, Emily Crim, James Crowe. Billy Crumpler, Betty Curry, Joan Daniels, Ralph Davis, Shirley Dean. Arthur Deibert, Susan Dour. Frances Douglas, Franklin Dowling, Nancy Loi Driskill, Alice Driskili,. Billy Duke. Linwood Dupuy. Bess Dyson. Fi.ouence Early. Ei eanor Kanes. Terry Edmunds. Tina Edwards. Mary Loi E n ELMAN. Steve Ellin(;t()N. Lynn filly-hro Fast, Shamon Fenderson, Francis Flint, Barbara Ford, Charles Franklin, Diane Fuller, Barbara Gangemi, John Garber, Mildred Gi.azier, Jimmy Graves, Courtney Goulder, Robert Griffin, Pat Hamilton, Myrtle Hannah, Billy Hardy, John Hargrave, Carolyn E. Hargrave, Carolyn K. Harrup, James Hartle, Ned Harville, Carlton Hawks, Dan Hennessy ' , Mary Hennessy, Pat Hess, Mary Hoke, Melvin Hoper, Elsie Howlett, Virginia Hudson, Jackie Humphries, Donnie Humphries, John Humphries, Bill Hutchinson, Bruce Inge, George Jenkins, Barbara Johnson, Betty Johnson, C. E. Johnson, Charlotte Johnson, Vance Jones, Betty Jones, Joe Jones, Gloria Joyner, Greta Kassulke, Katie Laney, Betty Lanier, Page Lawrence, Nancy Lee, James Leonard, Bobby Leonard, Claiborne Levet, Christine Litchfield, Hugh Litos, Elizabeth Lockett, Gypsey ' Mackey ' , Linda Magee, David Martin, Doris fifty th ree Mason, Everette McFarland, Patricia McMahon, Walter Miller, Juanita Mollock. Jerry Monroe, Mackie Moody, Carlyle Moody, Newman Moore, Janet Morin, David Motto, Forest Mounteord. Freddie Moyar, Susan Nauseef, Elizabeth Nugent, Aileen Nunnally, Hal O’Berry, Ja.mes Odenwelder, Bobbie O zMORE, Barry Pannill, Ernest Parrish, John P.ARRISH, Shirley pECHT, Ester Perdue, James pERKiN.sON, Dick Perkinson, Dougl.as Peterson, Jon I’hillips, Barbara Phipps, Carole Pierce. K.ay Pittman. Buddy Pope, Bobby I’ oRTER. Andy Powell. Poi.ly Prichard, Nancy Prince. Joe Pritchett, Billy Procise, Jerry Pruitt, Katherine P uRSELL, Wayne Pulley, Algie R.adcliff, James Rawlings, Elvia Gray Rawlings, Ernest Reade, Bill Reames, Rodney Ridout, Douglas Bobbins, Mari.an Robbins. Mary Robertson, Archie Robertson, Carol Robertson. Marilyn Sadler. Betty Sanders, Ia’ndi S aunders. John Scarborough. Donald A fiflil-four Scarborough, Marie Schmitt, Donald Scott, Emmett Scott, Linda Sheffield, Floyd Sheffield, Jean Shelton, Margaret Sheppard, Sara Jane Shiner, Hillman Simpson, Charlotte SiNKiEwicz, John Slate, Morrow Smallwood, Steve Smith, Patricia Spain, Dickie Spain, Marian Stark, Carol Stevens, Eleanor Sthreshley, Betty Story, Barbara Stronach, Carey Stewart, James Stewart, William Tatum, William Taylor, Sandra Titmus, Edward Traylor, Mary Traylor, Peggy Tubb, Sigrid Veazey, Carol Vest, LeVerne Vincent, Marie Wall, John Ward, Thomas Wawner, Nancy Wawner, Wayne Weeks, Nancy Jean White, Audrey Whitehead, Nancy Whorley, Marvin Wicks, Preston Wicks, Ronnie Wiener, Eugene Williams, George Williams, Diane Williams, Joyce Williams, Shirley Wills, Joseph W iNNE, Mary Woodruff, Brenda Worley, Gayle Worsham, Sue Wright, Ann Wyche, Lewis Wynn, Roy Yerger, David Young, Wayne Soph omore First Row Ned Downing Wanda Cainpodonica Vivian Newcoml) Peggy Rives Wesley Creasy Dorothy Stell Nancy Mays Brenda Hawkins Carol Moody Christina Urban Bonnie Wilkinson jane Walston Carol Eudaily Second Row Francine Rowe Richard Vaughan Rebecca Brooks Anna Crey Clark Betty Yancey Beulah Davis Joe Hogwood William Poe Cloria Norris Jerry Wichard Judy Williams Priscilla F’uhr Joan Green Jackie Baker Third Row Elaine Young Franklin Nemecek Paid Landi Wilford Rowlette Edna Wynn Kay Bragg Annette Fitz Dick Bentley Jimmy Bass Bernard Vaughan Charles Haire David Switchard Charles Spain Ronald Moody Fourth Roto David Slate Carl Ashb ' Ronnie Walker Eric Hamilton Donald Hatch Cayle Whitehead Donald Erwin Carl Barko Benny Stuart James Williams Scott Dealing Jean Davis John Branzelle Kemu ' th Temple Fifth Roiv W ' ayne Pollard Vickie Hazzard Randal Slaughter Ann McCants Barbara Lubman Ricbard Archer Shirley Stevenson Grace Vaughan Jerry Hoyle George Demerack Clyde Crawford Marion Rose Daniel McKenny Sixth Roic Bobb ' Allen William Emory Lennie Pond Irene Green W’ayne Price Selena Blair Jerry Houchens Mary Carter Julia Kidd W’ilma Scott Annette Harris George Rutledge JeriN Browder fiftij-sir I opliomoy ' e 1 First Row William Emory Peggy Furman Jerry Parham Diane Owen Mildred Hodges Pat Wilkins Jackie Wicks Joyce Sessums Janette Price Janice Payne Robert Powell Betsy Moore Priscilla Hargrave Lloyd Wall Second Roiv Charles Simpson Judy Vaiden Mary Ann Moody Libby Bain Wayne Ailstock Irene Bass Wayne Almstead Glenise Cornett Ann Ford Connie Jean Davis Jane Evans Larry Belcher Third Row Ralph Burton Hampton Smith Jimmy Alexander Gayle Worley Clifton Smith Mack Atkinson L. D. Tyner Herman Voltz Gordon Bohannon David Hall Nancy Sheppard Ann Stanley Pat Maitland Milli Strole Fourth Row Jimmy Langford Nancy Mayton Marjorie Whorley Rose Newell Barbara Hearing Arlene Wice Nancy Cheeley Sonja Caudle Diane Radcliff Jo Anne Ellington Faye Cummings Gloria Wright Braxton Spivey Monty Belcher Fifth Roiv Claiborne Rhodes Kay Townsend James Price Anne Beale Henry Skelton Grace Boswell Donald Slate Bernard Lanier Morrow Slate John Martz Allen Swartz Jerry Grojewski Ray Gardner Sixth Row Wallace Cliborne Phylise Sanford Jack Gecsey Harriett Southall Anne Sherman Jimmy Kiester Charlotte W ' ebster Janie Whirley Jean Belcher Donald Moore Robert McFadden Buck Sadler Seventh Row Corina Elder Wayne Valento Ann Ledford Gene Vaughan Peggy Massey Richard Whitchurch Joan Pritchett Jerry Blankenship Joan Race Beverley Childress Eighth Row Michael Joyce Bill Collins First Row Wam-n Delk Donald Ellis Johnny Banetto A. V. Covington Sallie Spain John Cameron Joan Tomlin Jimmy Varnier Carol Slaughter Donald Richmond Linda ProfJitt Richard I larrup M; trie Gibes John lladdon Second Row Linda Come Page Jones Nina Atkinson James Thompson Sylvia Baber Ronald Nicholas Larry Allen Charles Parker Tommy ' illiams Martha Nolde Virginia Brockwcll Annie Evans Floyd Perkinson Claud Inge Third Row Judy Evans Doris Hudson Aubrey Jones Mary Nunnally PTances Newxomb Donald Grebinger Sylvia Matthews Garol Lewis Dianne Kyle Jerry Fisher ’anda Justice Jack Miiler Sandra IlaiTis Bill P)a is Fourth Row Dwain Bowers Betty Lou Smoot Robert Berry Lloyd Jacobs David Meade Martha Romaine Golin Kellam Sails- M ' right Paul Bowles Rose Mayes Betty Sisson 1 lerbert Fisher Ronald Branzelle Fifth Row Gharles Roberts Gloria Beach Randy Sherman Lloyci McGartcr Jerry WTight Whmda Beers Faye Fail Ana HofJman Betty Gopcland Ted Baxter Muriel Jones Gharles Moore filly-(d ihl util. re ill reinman First Row David Gammon Jean Andrews Wilma Ashby Wayne Blankensliip Katherine Jones Walter Brown Eleanor Kevan Sandra Kidd Curtis Sheftield Norma Moody Gene Biggs Nancy Underwood Shirley Robertson Bobby Hamilton Second Row Nancy Brantley Joan Traylor Nancy Matthews Roberta Rollison Edward Price Kathy Roof Louis Rosenstock Wayne Anderson Billy Dayvault Carol Wingfield Patrick Truman Joy Clarke Patsy Turner Michael Corliss Third Row Kenneth Jordon Beverly Shannon George Walls Carolyn Pride James Williamson Deanie Andrews George Campbell Jean Mayes Helen Wall Joyce Peele Jane Grutchfield Paul Macon Betty Gogel Fourth Row feannette Beck Russell Will Rebecca Myers William Crichton Louise Andrews Hardy Traylor Bonnie Tipton James Garner Iary Stuart Booth James Grossmann Nancy Poole Barbara Crenshaw Terry Turner Fifth Roiv Lawrence Holden Kindall Currie Walter Pittman Sue Gordon Thayer Ellis Wilhelm Thuinser Judy Metcalf George Custer James Nichols Frank Powers Mary Ann Peebles Jerry Ellis OL ML HEN the Olympic games began, a great people participated in them. The Greeks were strong and eidtnral, proud of their social and intellectual activities. Music was an essential part of these people. Petersburg High School is not very different with its Band and Glee Glnb. The Greeks were among the founders of drama and oratorical presentations, in addition to valuable literary contributions to the modern world. The Dramatics and Speech Glnbs, along with the Missile staff, the Goekadette staff, and Library staff gives these things in school. A social life was important to the Greeks. The GP, and OG, and Square Gircle ehibs for girls provide a social atmosphere and accom- plish many worthwhile projects. They, along with the Key Glnb, Hi-Y, and Tri-Y, work together to support school fnnetions. The Greek government has been the foundation for man) ' laws of onr modern civilization. The SGA is our school government. Go- operating with it are all of the many activities, including the Senior Gommittee, DE Glnb, Monitors, and Projection Grew. To the Greeks, home-life was very important. The FflA today trains young girls for their future in homemaking. A better understanding of the other countries is very essential to any nation. Onr Spanish and French Glnbs promote this better understanding. Any country must have patriotism. Any school must have school spirit. The cheerleaders instill this in onr students. All these activities make np Petersburg High School. Mdthont them onr school wouldn’t be the strong school it is. sixty aixUj-one Editur-iu-CIlief Associate Editor Business Managers ... Circulation Manager Art Editors Photographic Editors Faculty Advisors Wud Staff - Betsy Goodman Gavid Crittenden Mary Grossinann, Jon Peterson Anne Wright Beverly Jones, Adeline Lange Connie Lewis, Mary F. Simmons Miss Frances E ans, Mrs. Joyce Hensley Art Miss Mary Bailev ' Business Mr. J. W. Sutherland Circulation Col. A. W. Lloyd Photograph Mr. E. B. Congdon To produce for Petersburg High School the best annual i ossible is the goal of the Missile Staff. In attempting to achieve this goal, much time and energy are spent by the staff members and a great deal of hard work is done. First Row, I. to r.: Mary Fletcher Simmons, Adeline Lange, David Crittenden, Betsy Goodman, Beverly Jones, Connie Lewis. Second Row: Norman Jacobson, Kathryn Sherman, Mary Grossinann, Anne M ' righ t, . nn Glaihornc Pope, Laura Yates. Mary Evelyn Bowman, Jud ’ Ford, Paige Brockwell, Gourtney Graves, Guy Smith, Buth Davis. Third Row: Lois Parrish. Carl- ton Harville, Nancy Lawrence, Polly Powell, Eleanor Earl ' , Beth Gill, Garol Krapf, Aileen Nugent, Barbara Dcering, Corina Elder, Shelby Davis, Effie Pappas. Fourth Row: Barbara Short, Jackie Hudson, Midi Strole, Nancy Parker, Philippa Allen, Tela Djirdjirian, Bess Dupuy, Phyllis Edwards, Judy Jacobs, Anne Gatling, ' ivian llirshhorn, Ga ’e Boherts, Dianne Battles. Fift i Row: Barbara Harrison, Hilda Marshall, Gharlotte Lester, Nanc ' Hall, Bett Beasley, Nancy Lou Talbott, Kay Powell, Bett Lou Bidihint, Elizabeth Litos, Martha Bryant, Cathy Hoof. Sixth Roiv: ’ita Mall, Beverly Roper, Myrtle Martin, Jeanette Brantley, Eileen Dorsk, Binnie Mollock, Janet Kay Garriss, Mary Hennessy, Shaion Slate, Helen Northnp, Pat Browning, Hugh Liti ' hfield. Seventh Row: Peggy Gapehart, MoHie MclDonald, Ronald I’ond, ’altcr Smith, Flo ' d Shellield, Ben Le y, Budd ' Lcastire, Joe Oxendine, Robert Meredith. Eighth Row: Hal Nunnally. ’ayne ’helan, Jon Peterson, Edward Branch, Gare ' Stronach, Joe Prince, Billy Hartzman. Ninth Row: Mr. Ed Congdon, Col. A. W’. Lloyd, Miss Frances E ans, Mrs. Hensley, Miss Mary Bailey, .Mr. Janies Sutherland. sixty- two Student Co-Operative Ass(x:iation President Buddy Leasure V ice-President Wayne Whelan Secretary Jeanette Brantley Advisor Mr. Ed Betts First Row, 1. to r. : Laura Yates, Mary Grossmann, Roberta Rollison, Barbara Crensliaw, Wayne Whelan, Buddy Leasure, Jeanette Brantley, Marie Searborougb, Mary Hennessy, Martha Bryant, Barbara Leete. Second Row: Mr. Ed Betts, Bobbie Barfield, Joan Green, Kay Pierce, Peggy Furman, Eleanor Early, Gorina Elder, Nancy Underwood, Francis P’enderson, Faye Lail, Jerry Ilouchens. Third Row: Robert Meredith, Walter Smith, Dickie Spain, Becky Lewis, David Hall, Jon Peterson, Carl Ashby, Charles Parker. Set ooi y4ctiuitie6 Seated, 1. to r. : Martha Bryant, Gorina Elder, Pat Browning, Joan Green, Dickie Spain, Eugene Leasure, Jane Edmonds, Barbara Crenshaw, Laura Yates, Linda Come, Mary Carter. Second Row: William Emory, Jerry Houchens, Brenda Saunders, Linda Wells, Carl Ashby, Barbara Carlisle. Third Row: Katherine Scott Jones, Francis F ' enderson, Bobbie Barfield, Mary S. Booth, George Williams, Donnie Humphries, Jon Peterson, Steve Eitelinan, Ronald Pond, Robert Meredith, Charles Parker, Mary Hennessey, Mr. Betts. The SCA is the student govern- ment of Petersburg High School. It promotes all the things for the good of the school. The SCA is made up of representatives elected from each homeroom. Each rep- resentative has a high scholastic average. This student government is the stronghold of the school. sixty-three Senior Committee Lett to right: Joe Blankensliip, Benjamin Levy, Jeanette Brantley, Miss Gladys Wilkin- son, Wayne M ' helan, Mary Grossmann, Eugene Leasure. 4L Seniors President Mary Grossmann Vice-President Buddy Leasure Committee Member Wayne W ' helan Advisor Miss Gladys Wilkinson 4H Seniors President Ben Levy Vice-President Jeanette Brantley Committee Member Joe Blankenship Advisor Miss Gladys W ' ilkinson Tl}e Senior and Junior Class have a committee ivhich de- cides different matters of importance concerning the respective class. The Senior and Junior Committees are made up of the president of the class, the vice-president, and a member of the class elected at large. These committees represent their respective classes very well. Left to right: David Morin, Carol Veazey, Courtney Graves, Rodney Beams, Diekie Spain, Miss Hayden Gwaltney, Francis Fenderson. Junior Committee 3L Juniors President Francis Fenderson Vice-President Dickie Spain Committee Member Carol ’e. zy Advisor M iss Hayden Gwaltney 3H Juniors President David Morin Vice-President Rodney Reams Committee Member Courtney Gr.wes Advisor Miss Hayden Gwaltney si.xty-four Monitors Club President Kathryn Sherman Vice-President Wayne Whelan Secretary Mary Gbossmann Advisors Mr. Richard Hartmann Mr. James Sutherland The Monitors are mode up of students who strive to keep the halls orderly by seeing that the traffic between classes keeps go- ing smoothly and without con- fusion. Left to Right: Judy JacoJ s, Sue Poore, Hetsy Goodman, Ann Pope, Guy Sniitli, Eliza- beth Litos, Walter Smith, Barry Ozmore, Bruce Bowman, Bobby Mallory, Barbara Barham, David Yerger, Robert Badgett, Joe Blankenship, Garol Veazey, Peggy Bulay, Anne Wright, Richard M ' oodruff. Joan Green, Rodney Reames, Mollie McDonald, Mary Grossinann, M ' ayne Whelan, Kathryn Sherman, Kay Pierce, Wayne Pursell, Becky Lewis, Jerry Houchens, Barbara Short, Ruth Davis, Sonja Williams, Helen Nugent, Marie Scarborough, Ghristina Urban. Kay Powell, Betty Bulifant, Adeline Lang, Kay Glarke, Shelby Davis, Betty Lou Traylor, Phyllis Edwards, Ann Sherman, Milli Strole, Paige Brockwell, Nanev Parker, Laura Yates. Middle-. M r. James Sutherland, Mr. Richard Hartmann. . y4ctLuitie6 The Cockadette Staee Editor Mollie McDonald Associate Editor Phyllis Edwards Business Manager Norman Jacobson Art Editor Joe Oxendine Sports Editor Buddy Leasure Advertising Manager Barbara Dearing Advisor Mr. Thomas Moore The aim of the Cockadette Staff is to see that the school is well in- formed of events within the school or connected with the school, by means of the school newspaper, The Cockadette. Left to Right: First Row: Mr. Ed Congdon, Eleanor Early, Richard W ' hitchard, Eugene Leasure, Phyllis Edwards, Mollie McDonald, Norman Jacobson, Joe Oxendine, M’alter Smith, Mary Simmons, Judy Jacobs, Mr. Thomas Moore. Second Row: Peggy Ailstock, Wanda Gampadonica, Polly Powell, Beth Gill, Sally Goleman, Anne Gatling, Vivian Hirshhorn, Laura Yates, Shelby Davis, Effie Pappas, Ghristina Urban. Third Row: Barbara Short, Sharon Slate, Janet Moore, Shirley Parrish, Judy Ford, Nancy Weeks, Sue Worsham, Sally Kay Powell, Sig Tubb, Mary Bowman, Gaye Roberts, Barbara Dearing. Fourth Row: W ' ayne M’hclan, Billy Johnson, Sara Shepherd, NIary Hennessey, Aileen Nugent, Janet Garris, Mary Smith, Bess Dupuy, Ham Smith, Garol Phipps, Joe Prince, Wilfred Rowlett. sixty-five Majorettes Bulay, Charlotte Bryant, Sharon Fast, Eloise Allen, Joanne Cole Drimi Major Butch Reclford Student Director Freddie Clements Drum Major Bntch Bedford M(magcr Billy Hartzinan Librarian Gypsy Lockett Director . Mr. Ralph Stronach The Petersburg High School Band sees that we are not lacking for music at school functions, games and parades. The Band is made up of very talented boys and girls, and the Band Majorettes are a very important part of it, too. We are proud of being able to have such a fine band. Front Row. 1. to r. : Douglas Perkiiison, Maior Slieffield, Susan Moyer, Eleanor Kevan, Douglas Hidout, Edward Branch. Sec- ond Row: Eugene M ' einer, Clifton Smith. Joe Iloggood, Eleanor Bowen, Gypsy Lockett, Bohhy Grossinann. Third Row: Toiunn Williams, Randolph Sherman, Helen Northup, Johnny Barretto, Carolvn Barco, Madeline Caudle. Fourth Row: Lois . nn Par- rish, Sharon Slate, Selina Blair, Judy Isvans, Dan Hawks, Pats ’ Maitland. Fourth Row: Charles Parker, Joan Race, Rebecca Myers, Nina Atkinson, Jim ' Phompson, Julia Lee. Sat i Row: Nancy Blankenship, Joyce ’illiams, Diane Williams, Doris Mar- tin, Jerry I’arham, Jack Saunders. Seventh Row: Billy Hartzinan, Billy Crowe, Barbara Phillips, Mar ' Sue Holland. Ered Clements. Eighth Row: James Tinncy, Charles Barnes, Jerry Procise, M’alter Pittman, Carey Stronach, Jimmy Sea ' . Xinth Rote: Erank Powers, Jimmy W’illiamson, Jimm ' Williams, Glenn Browder, Garble Moody, Glaude Springfield. Tenth Row ' : Boliby Riley, W ' ayne Humphries, Bobby Goulder, Dcanie .yndrews, Nancy Brantley, Charlotte Johnson. Eleventh Row: Bilh ' Clements, I’orrest .Motto, Jerry Cxiajcwski, Thayer Ellis, Bichard Clements, Hugh Litchfield. Twelfth Row: Jimm Traslor, Spencer Perkins. sixt y-six Preside7 t Vice-President Secretanj-Treosiirer Reporter Director Donald Miles David Morin Robert Odenwelder Joe Blankenship Miss Dorothy Wainwright The Glee Club under Miss Wainwright’s direction gives us many enjoyable performances. It is made up of many very talented boys and girls. To be in the Glee Club, members are chosen at try-outs. First Row, 1. to r.: Vi dan Hirshhorn, Beverly Jonesl Peggy BakerJ Gerry Andrews, ' Anne Gatling, ' Harriet Berkeley, Barbara Harrison, Hilda Marshal Ida McCarter Margaret Poore Audrey White, ‘Eleanor Early. Second Row: Betsy Goodman, “ Diane Franklin, iBetty Laney, Judy Jacob?, Connie Lewis ' , Mary Jacksan, Mollie McDonald, Donald � Miles, Robert Odenwelsk ' r, Bill Humphries, Algie Pulley, Billy Driskilf, Betty GraNf Betty Bvdiftmt, Laura Yat , Pat Browning! Tiurd Row: Janet Moorgt Jeanette Price, ’ Myrtle Martiir, Shirley Beasley,- Adeline Lang, ' Monty Belcher, � Pete Wright, Hillman Shiner, Douglas James, Archie Robertson Beverly Childre g, Robert Meredith , Johnny Staley, Jeanette Brantley, Pat McFarland, Carolyn Hargrave. Fourth Row : Pat Wilkins Claire Barret, Mary Grossmann. Judy Ford, Nancy Parker, Kay Clarke, ' Kay Powell, Barbara Dearing, Everette MasQn, Donald Faint-, Wayne Whelau, Joe Blankenships David HenshaWj-Carolyn Hargrave, Susan Deibert, Polly Powell. Fifth Row: Mary StegM-, Mary Smithr ' Eileen Dorsk, Elizabeth Litos Martha Bryant, Anne Wriglrt, Sara Sheppartl, Elsie Hooper ' Charlotte SimpsoTT, Barbara Leet Sonja Williams Kenneth Temple,- Tommy Hinkly Morrow Slate, David Crittenden, Carol Krapf,- Nancy Whitehead; Betty Beasley, Janet Garris,. Rose Addison Shelby Adcock, Ruth Davis, Kathryn Sherman, Greta Joyner, Ann Pope. sixty-seven Library Staff lUfclL A T Mz First Row, 1. to r. : Carolyn Seay, Dorothy Stell, Linda Scott, Betty Jones, Ann Cliandler, Charlotte Lester, Nancy ' hitehead, Gloria Norris, Beth Gill, Ann Beasley, Marilyn Sessnms, Nancy Hall. Second Row: Betty Georgel, Sylvia Matthews, Katie Kassulke, Emily Fuller, Garol Phillips, Marion Robbins, Marv Ann Moody, Greta Joyner, Linda Reineny, Mrs, Spencer. Third Row: Pat Jarvis, Jerry Witchard. James Ellis, Frank Addison, Bruce Bow- man, Franklin Talbott, Bobby Barfield, Morrow Slate, Terry Turner, Billy Hardy, Franklin .Nemecek. President Jeanette Brantley Secretary-Reporter Nancy H.all Advisor Mrs. Spencer The Library Staff is composed of interested students, devoting one period each day to aiding the librarians and other students in the Library. First Roiv: 1. to r. : Linda Remeny, Garolyr. Seay, Franklin Talbott, F’ranklin Nemecek, Ham Smith, Marilyn Sesstims, Bruce Bowman. Second Row: Pat Jarvis, Billie Hannah, Jimmie Ellis, Jerr ' W ' itchard, Phillip McEwen, Morrow Slate, Gharles Sadler, M’illiam Tatum, Bill Hardy, Mrs. Dodge. Tlurd Row: John Branzelle, Bobby Barfield, Conway Cheeley, Frank Addison, Arthur Dean, Carl Ashby, Douglas James, Jimmie Traylor, Joe Hoggood, Terry Turner. Projkction Crkw President Philip McEwen Ad visor Mrs. Douce Showing films for teachers, and keeping the projectors, recorders, and record players in proper order are some of the many duties of the Projection Crew. si.xty-eight Goober Pep Fall Officers President Peggy Capehaht Vice-President Nancy Parker Secretary-Treasurer Carole Veazey Advisor Miss Ann VanLandingham Spring Officers President Nancy Parker V ice-President Paige Brockwell Secretary-Treasurer Carole Veazey Eoltoni, up, and around: Peggy Capehart, Nancy Parker, Carole Veazey, Carol Phipps, Patricia Browning, Peggy Bulay, Paige Brockwell, Miss Ann VanLandingham, Judy Jacobs, Joan Pecht, Courtney Graves, Tina Edmonds, Shelby Davis, Joyce Beck, Gloria M ' rigbt, Sue Poore, Peggy Beeves, Phyllis Sanford. Barbara Harrison, Pat Hughes, Alice Ogburn. The girls ' social clubs make up a very important part in the school. They support and participate in all the activities and school functions. Some of the school projects during the year are sponsored by them. Two of these clubs are the Odd Girls and the Goober Pep. Center left, clockwise: Tela Djirdjirian, Christina Urban, Wanda Campodonica, Betty Lou Bulifant, Libby Bain, Kay Powell, Shirley Williams, Phyllis Edwards, Jane Edmunds, Jo Anne Sellars, Miss Katherine Warner, Marie Scarborough, Jo Ann Cole, Barbara Inge, Nancy _ Talbott, Kay Pierce, Carlton Harville, Sonja Williams, Carole Moodv. Odd Girls Fall Officers President Tela Djirdjirian Vice-President Betty Bulifant Secretary Christina Urban Treasurer Carole Moody Reporter Sonja Williams Advisor Miss Katherine Warner Spring Officers President Kay Powell Vice-President Kay Pierce Secretary Christina Urban T reasurer Wanda Campodonica Chaplain Jo Anne Sellars .sixty-nine Square Circle Honor Society 5 M — Bottom, left, clockivise- PolK ' Powell, Anne Sherman, Mill! Strole, Laura Yates, Nancy W ' cek.s, Eleanor Earh ' , Mollie McDonald, Mary S. Booth, Gerry Andrews, Binnie Mollock, Sallie M right, Kay Clark, Mary D. Smith, Elizabeth Litos, Susan Deibert, Mary Grossmann, Mary Holland, Mary Bowman, Katherine S. Jones, Anne Gatling, Nancy Lawrence, Barbara Berkeley, Kathryn Sherman, Beverh’ Roper, Mar ' Simmons. Circle, clockicise: NIiss Inge, Gave Roberts, NIartha Bryant, Betsy Goodman, Ann Pope, Anne Wright. Fall Officers President Kathryn Sherman Vice-President Beverly Roper Secretanj-T reasurer Barhara Berkeley Chaplain Nancy Lawrence Advisor Miss Nancy Ince Spring Officers President Mollie McDonalo Vice-President Anne Wright Secretary-T reasurer Katherine Scott Jones Chaplain Milli Strole Advisor Miss Hayden Gwai.tney Another of the girls ' social clubs which takes in members on invita- tion, is the Square Circle Honor Society. This club tries to pro- mote honor in and around the school. Left line, bottom to top: Francis Fenderson, Pat Freeman, Louis Rosenstock, Robert Grossmann, Hampton Smith, Robert .Meredith, Richard Woodruff, Ronald Pond, Jim Dyer, Jon Peterson, David Crittenden, Mhdter McMahon, Wayne Whelan. Right line, bottom to top: Eugene Leasure, Norman Jacobson, Dickie Spain, Lewis MAche, Ben Levy, Jerry Houchens, Bobby Pope, Howard Redlord, Steve Smallwood, Dick Bentley, Algie Pulley, Jim Grossmann. lilHI K: ml Key Club President Eugene Leasure Vice-President N; R.MAN Jacobson Secretary Dickie Spain T reasurer Lewis W’yche Chaplain Filyncis Fenderson Advisor Mr. Larry Azlin Seme of the main purposes of the Key Club are to develop ini- tiative and leadership, to provide experience in living and working together, to strive for useful citi- zenship, and to uphold the prin- ciples of honor. One of the projects this year has been to pro- vide biases to the out-of-town foot- ball games. seventy Speech Club President Bess Dupuy Vice-President Binnie Mollock Secretary Norma Collins T reasurer Eileen Dohsk Advisor Mr. Betts Improving your speech is the main objective of the students that make up the Speech Club. One of their main projects this past year has been to sell P. H. S. bells for the football games. First Row, 1. to r.: Carlton Harville, Vivian Hirshhorn, Binnie Mollock, Arlene Wice, Hampton Smith, Eileen Dorsk, Jerry Houchens. Second Row: Ann Pope, Jackie Hudson, Mary Jackson, Joe Prince, Janet Garris, Billy Johnson. Third Rotv: Mr. Betts, Sig Tubh, Tela Djirdjirian, Norman Jacobson, Eugene Leasure. Fourth Row: Gerald Mollock. Standing: Bess Dupuy. y4ctiuUie6 Dramatics Club President Billy Johnson Vice-President Betty Nauseef Secretary-T reasurer Janet Garris Advisor Mr. Betts The purpose of the Dramatics Club is to give opportunities for developing talent in the dramatic arts. seventy-one First Row, 1. to r.: Aileen Nugent, Mary Doris Smith, Mary Peebles, Carol Phipps, Arlene Wice, Jeanette Beck, Eleanor Early, Clara Chandler, Joyce Williams, Joyce Bridgeman, Barbara Harrison, Linda Scott, Vivian Hirshhorn, Carlton Harville. Second Row: Barbara Dearing, Carolyn Seay, Guy Smith, Marie Scarborough, Bess Dupuy, Sally Coleman, Pat Browning, Eileen Dorsk, Bobby Webster. Third Row: James Lee, Donald Laine, Billy Hannah, Page Lanier, Mary Steger, Linda Remeny, Beth Gill, Mary Hennessey, Janet Garris, Betty Nauseef, Billy Johnson, Mr. Betts, Mary Robbins, Joe Prince, Jackie Hudson, Steve Eitelman, Anne Gatling, Gerry Andrews, Ham Smith, Tommy Kellam, Ann Evans, Buddy Leasure, Newman Moody. K-Warner Tri-Hi-Y President Betty Lou Bulifant Vice-President SoNjA Williams Secretary Ahuys Henshaw T reasurer Adeline Lange Chaplain Carolyn Hargrave Reporter Phyllis Edwards Advisor Miss Inge Tri-Hi-Y’s are junior members of the YMCA. The goals of these girls are to grow in friendship with all people, to grow in the knowl- edge and love of God and to grow as people. The K-Warner and Pence are two chapters of the T ri- Hi-Y. First Row, 1. to r.: Miss Inge, Arclys ilenshaw, Carolyn Hargrave, Betty Lou Bulifant, Sonja Williams, Adeline Lange, Phyllis Edwards. Second Roiv: Harriet Berkeley, Brenda Haw- kins, Audrey M ' hite, Diane Franklin, Bett - Laney, Joan Green, Greta Joyner, Carole Moody, M ' anda Campodonica, Christina Urban. Third Rote: Nancy Mayes, Mary Pdetcher Simmons, Libby Bain. Nancy M ' hitehead, Annette Fitz, Gave Collier. First Row, 1. to r.: Mary S. Holland, Nancy Lawrence, Ann Pope, Mary Grossmann, Sharon Slate, Mary Steger, Miss Jo Ann Kiser. Second Row: Virginia Coleman, Sally Cole- man, Anne Gatling, Aileen Nugent, Susan Deibert, Tina Edmunds, Betsy Goodman, Barbara Berkeley, Eleanor Early, Kathr n Sherman. Third Row: Gonnie Jean Davis, Joan Peeht, Carol Phipps, Nanev W ' eeks, Mollie McDonald, Philippa Allen, Barbara Short, Sue M ' orsham, .M artha Bryant, . nne Sherman. i iM Pence Tri-Hi- Y F ' all Officers President Mary Grossmann Vice-President Ann Claiborne Pope Secretary .Mary Doris Smith T reasurer N. ncy Lawrence Chaplain Sharon Slate Advisor Miss Jo Ann Kiser Spring Officers President Mary Grossm.ann Vice-President Ann Wright Secretary Aileen Nugent T reasurer Barbara Berkeley Chaplain Sharon Sl.yte seventy-two T-Albright Tri-Hi-Y President Kay Powell Vice-President Judy Ford Secretary Barbara Harrison Treasurer Marie Scarborough Jo Ann Sellars Chaplain Shelby Adcock Advisor Mrs. Fisher Petersburg High School has four chapters of the Tri-Hi-Y. The other two are Cris-Wood and T- Albright. These four chapters also support the school functions and sponsor many worthwhile projects during the year. ..■� Bf F JHfe - 1 IBt 1 m JRRHpai Fir.st Row, 1. to r.; Mrs. Fisher, Barliara Harrison, Judy Ford, Kay Powell, Margaret Poore, Marie Scarborough. Second Roio: Peggy Furman, Gloria Wright, Peggy Rives, Myrtle Hamilton, Jo Ann Sellars, Betty Sisson, Linda Mackey, Betty Lou Johnson, Anna Gray Clark. Third Row: Katherine Pruitt, Eleanor Stevens, Mary Robbins, Kendal Currie. Cris-Wood Tri-Hi-Y President Jean Sheffield Vice-President Pat Maitland Secretary Alice Ogburn T reasurer Betty Sadler Chaplain Pat Hughes Carole Butler Advisor Mrs. Ogburn First Row, 1. to r. : Betty Sadler, Alice Ogburn, Jean Sheffield, Pat Maitland, Pat Hughes. Second Row: Pat Temple, Mrs. Ogburn, Sandra Taylor, Barbara Hogwood, Carole Butler. Charlotte Lester, Jeanette Brantley, Emily Cooke, Joyce Marie Beck. seventy-three Cockade Hi-Y I i B V l i 1 b ■■ 1 M President Bill Rawlings Vice-President Billy Johnson Secretary Joe Blankenship Treasurer Carl Ashby Chaplain Evehette Mason Advisor Mr. Betts The purpose of the Hi-Y is to set a good example of clean living and sportsmanship in Petersburg High School. They support all the school activities and help pro- vide a better school for the stu- dents. The two chapters of the Hi-Y at P. H. S. are the Cockade and Crater. First Row, I. to r.: John Barretto, Carl Asliby, Joe Blankenship, Bill Rawlings, W ' illiain Johnson, Everette Mason. Second Row: Mr. Betts, Robert Meredith, Guy Smith, David McGee, Joe Prince, Dan Hawks, W ' alter Pittman. Third Row: David Meade, Douglas James, Ronald Pond. Fir.st Row, 1. to r. : Jerr ' Houchens, Dickie Spain, Jon Peterson, Archie Robertson, Spencer Perkins, Jimmy Dyer. Second Row: John Staley, Eugene Leasure, Steve Smallwood, Tommy Zix, Mhiyne Pursell, Algie Pulley, Arthur Dean, James Grossmann. Third Row: David Crit- tenden, David Yerger, W ' ayne M ' helan, Buddy Pittman, Jerry Blankenship. Fourth Row: Paul Lam, Laverne Vest, Charles Sadler, BilR- Hartzman, Joe Oxendine, George M ' illiams, M ' ayne Price, Lewis M ' yche. Crater Hi-Y President Jon Peterson Vice-President Dickie Spain Secretary Jerry Houchens Buddy Pittman T reasurer Joe O.xendine Chaplain . rchie Robertson . dvisor Mr. MacDantel Williams seventy-four Fbenxh Club President Ann Claiborne Pope V ice-P resident Kay Powell Secretary Betty Lou Bulifant Treasurer Joe Oxendine Parliamentarian Mollie McDonald Sponsor Mrs. Barney Students taking French and that are interested in the language and people of France make up the French Club. Jr ctiuitied First Row: 1. to r. : Susan Diebert. Courtney Graves, Laura Yates, Judy Jacobs, loe Oxeu- dinc, Mollie McDonald, Ann Pope, Sally Powell, Betty Bulifant, Judy P ' ord, Beth Gill. Sec- ond Row: Mrs. BiTrey, Phyllis Edwards, Eileen Dorsk, Mary Grossniann, Effie Pappas, Marv Bowman, Carol Krapt, Joyce Williams, Bess Dupuy, Clara Chandler, Dime Franklin. Third Row: Wayne Pursell, Barbara Berkeley, Anne Wright, Vivian Hirshhoni, Binnie Molloek, Sally Coleman, Janet Moore, Gave Boberts. Shirley Beasley, Audrey MHiite. Fourth Row: Janet Garris, Lewis MAche, Mary Jackson, Ernestine Edmunds, Polly Powell, Mar ’ Steger, Elizabeth Litos. Ka ' Clarke, Sharon Slate, Nancy Talbott, Betty Johnson. Fifth Flow: Algie Pullev, D. Hawks, Eleanor Early, Beverly Jones, Adeline Lang, Phillipa Allen, Shelby Davis, L. Ellington, G. Collier, Carlye Moody. Sixth Row: L. V ' est. Nancy Lawrence, Hilda Marshall, Nancy Weeks, L. Scott, NI. Bobbin, Susan Moyer, Peggy Capehart, Francis Fenderson. Sev- enth Row: Steve Eitelman, Norman Jacobson, Ben Levy, Robert Pope, Donald Laine, Mary Smith, M’ayne Tucker, Nancy Parker, Carole X ' eazey. First Row, seated, 1. to r. : Archie Robertson, Miss Wilkinson, Barbara Short, Ruth Davis, Plelen Northup, Barbara Barham. Second row, seated; Dianne Battles, Mary Robbins, Sig Tubb, Emily Fuller, Katie Kassulke, Shirley Parrish, Third Row, seated: NIildred Moore, Connie Lewis, Margaret Shelton, Connie Humphries, Kenneth Cole, Robert Badgett. Fourth Row, seated: Carolyn Moon; standing, 1, to r.: Page Lanier, David Magee, Ernest Rawlings, Leon Duke, James Lee. Not in picture: Anne Gatling, Dianne Owen, Charlotte Simpson. Spanish Club President Barbara Short Vice-President Ruth Davis Secretanj-T reasurcr PIelen Ncrthup Chaplain Archie Robertson Reporter Barbara Barham Sponsor Miss Gladys Wilkinson The Spanish Club is made up of students taking Spanish who are interested in their Spanish speaking neighbors and their customs. seventy-five Futurk Homemakers OF America President Mary Ann Moody Vice-President Ida McCarter Secretary Kay Pierce T reasurer Jean Sheffield Chaplain Gaye Roberts Advisor Mrs. Fisher The Future Homemakers of America is an organization which helps train the young girls in their future in homemaking. First Row, 1. to r.: Mrs. Fisher, Kay Pierce, Shelby Adcock, Mar ' Smith, Ida McCarter, Jean Sheffield, Gave Roberts. Second Row: Peggy Furman, Faye Hall, Rose Addison, Bar- bara Leete, Diane Radclifl, Bett ’ Sadler. Third Row: Cliarlotte Lester, Emily Fuller, Peggy Wilkins, Mar - Moody, Peggy Trent, Patsy Temple. First Row, 1. to r. : Mr. Finney, Bobby Leonard, Barbara Hare, Jimmie Pond, Ronald Pond, Lewis Harrison. Second Row: Bruce Bowman, Eobb - Mallory, Adolph Urban, Floyd Shedield, Bilb ' Hardy, M ' ayne Clements. Third Roio: Peggy Baker, James WT ' lls, Herman Whlkins, Sara Jane Sheppard, Sadie Johnson, Pat Hughes. Distributive Education Club President Iimmie Pond Vice-President Ronald Pond Secretary-T reasurer Barbar.y Hare Recorder Lewis Harrison Advisor Mu. Finney The Distributive Education Club gives its members a way of learn- ing vocational o))iH)rtunities in their field. sevcnty-.si.x Varsity Cheerleaders Left to right: Elizabeth Litos, Mollie McDonald, Wayne Tucker, Ann Pope, Philip Mc- Ewen, Betsy Goodman {Head Cheerleader) , Guy Smith, Laura Yates, Eugene Leasure, Mar ' Grossmann, Robert Meredith, Martha Bryant, Miss Mary Bailey (Advisor) . The Varsity Cheerleaders are made up of hoys and girls who try to bring out all the scliool spirit from the students at the school games and pep rallies. The girls on the Junior Varsity Cheering squad give great support to our ]V team. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders Left to right: Milli Strole, Polly Powell, Nancy Lawrence, Barbara Inge, Ann Wright (Head Cheerleader) , Ernestine Edmunds, Barbara Berkeley, Katherine Jones, Miss Mary Bailey (Advisor). nmmpk in tLe rena HUSH FALLS o R THE CROWD; yoli CRH feel the teiisioii, as from the groups of young men, one great bronzed giant steps forward. He is tall and museidar, yet lithe as a eat, and he walks with the stride of a man who has aceomplished the dream of dreams, straight to the judges’ pedestal, where he is erowned with the laurel wreath— the sign of an Olympie champion. This on, down through the years these great athletes have ad- vanced to receive the laurel wreath, the symbol of great athletic skill and also the token of a far greater quality— sportsmanship and fair play. For the past few years at P. H. S., the Crimson Wave teams have not always been high scorers, but the players are, above all, noted for their keen sense of sportsmanship and fair play. scvcnly-ei lu seventy-nine First Row: Second Row: Third Row: Fourth Row Belcher Spain Berry Hoggood Sparks Hamilton, E. Sheffield Davis Irvin Wawner Blankenship Allen OBerrv Ozmore Robertson Slate Pond, I. Alexander Shiner Beville Pond, B. Pritchett Pursell Crim Miles Urban Williams Collins Wingfield Perkinson Pittman Douglas Whelan Hamilton, B. Bentley Harrison Odenwelder Hall Pnllev Parker Sadler Elder Ford ' Ellis Atkinson Walker Scarborough cifility Left to Riglit: First Rotu: R. Pond, W ' lielan, Miles, Sadler, Irvin, J. Pond, Sparks. Second Row: Belcher, Wingfield, O’Berry, Atkinson. cJ i .ine-ii P Left to Right: First Row: Odenwelder, Sadler. Second Row. Ozmore, O’Berry. eighty-one eifilUy-two 2 euieiAJ P. H. S. - 33 - APPOMATTOX - 0 The Petersburg High Crimson M ive opened its 1955 football season with an impressive 33-0 win over Appomattox High, a strong Group II school. Held to a seven point lead at the half, the Wave came back with four TD’s during the third and fourth quarters. A pass play from (piarterback James O’Berry to Co- Captain Ronald Pond covered 85 yards, and pro ' ed to be the game’s outstanding play. Other Wa ' e TD’s were Buck Wingfield with two, and Barry Ozmore and Eric Hamilton having one each. The entire W axe team played well, both on offense and defense, with line play led by Co-Captain Webby Miles. P. H. S. - 0 - JOHN MARSHALL - 19 The Crimson Wave suffered its first setback of the season at the hands of a strong John Marshall High School eleven, 19-0, a game much better played than the score indicates. P. H. S. held the powerful justices to a scoreless tie until the final minutes of the third (punter when the isitors gained a 7-0 lead. During the fourth (piarter two Wave fumbles lifted the J. M. margin to 19-0. The strong reserxe strength of the visitors from Richmond helped turn the tide in their faxor. P. H. S. - 0 - LANE - 0 The third game of the Crimson Waxe season resulted in 0-0 tie xvith Lane High, a game j layed in Charlottesxille. The Wave, xvho dominated the play throughout the entire game, failed to take advantage of two scoring chances late in the game. The Wave defense kept the Lane team in the shadoxv of their oxvn goal throughout the contest. Barry Ozmore and Jerry Sparks played out- standing ball for the Wave. Although the game xvas played axvay, a large bod) ' of students and fans attended the game. P. H. S. - 0 - THOMAS JEFFERSON - 34 The Crimson Wave ran up against one of the strongest teams in Group I competition in Thomas Jefferson High, and fell to a 34-0 defeat. With the Wave holding the Jeffs to a scoreless first cpiarter, the poxver of the Thomas Jef- ferson team turned the tide through the remainder of the game. The fast T. J. backfield slipped through the P. H. S. defense for many sizable gains xxdhch resulted in the score of the contest. James O ' Berry turned in a fine defensixe game for the Wave backfield xvhile Mike Irx in did a good job up front. P. 11. S. - 0 - HOPEWELL - 6 The Crimson Wave playing their traditional rival Hopexx ell, on the latter’s held, lost a muddy and hard-fought game 6-0. The Wax e going into the game a heavy underdog, played the arch rivals on ex ' cn terms throughout the contest until the last minute of the game, xvheu Hopexvell halfback, Elsxvorth Shannon, xvent over from the hxe and gave the Blue Dex ils a 6-0 lead. The P. T. xvas too xvide. The Wave offense pushed the ball far into Hopexvell territory, but the drive xvas stopped xvheu a hfteen-yard penalty pushed the M’ave back. Dick Perkiuson, Wave linebacker, played a great defensixe game, breaking through the Blue Devils’ forward xvall and dropping the backs for no gain. A croxvd of about 9,000 xvituessed the game. P. H. S. - 7 - HIGHLAND SPRINGS - 25 Tlie Highland Springs High School football team displayed some unex- pected power along with a fifty-yard punt return to score the visitors’ first touch- down and were never behind after this. With the Springers leading the Wave 25-0 late in the fourth period. Wave quarterback, Barry Ozmore, picked up a Springer fumble and raced twenty-five yards for the losers’ only score. Wayne Whelan added the P. A. T., thus making the final score 25-7. Wave end, Ronald Pond, and halfback Larry Belcher were lost for the remainder of the season from injuries received during the game. P. H. S. - 0 - WOODROW WILSON - 13 P. H. S. playing one of its better games of the year, lost a hard-fought 13-0 game against Woodrow Wilson Presidents of Portsmouth, on the visitors’ field. Holding the big and heavily favored Portsmouth squad for three quarters, the Wave fell behind two TD’s in the final period. The Wave defense dug in time after time, forcing the opponents to the kicking situation. Mack Atkinson played outstanding defensive ball for the Wave backfield, along with Jimmie Pond and Buck Wingfield. P. H. S. - 0 - WARWICK - 7 The Crimson Wave, outplaying their opponents both on offense and de- fense, lost a close game to the Warwick High School Farmers, 7-0, at Warwick. A Wave fumble on its own eight-yard line, resulted in the game’s only score. Previous to the Warwick score, the Wave twice held t he Farmers within the ten- yard line. Although held scoreless, the Wave moved the ball well on the ground, with James O’Berry, Buck Wingfield and Eric Hamilton doing most of the carry- ing. George Williams’ long kicks kept the Farmers with their backs to their own goal time after time. Wayne Wawner, Bobby Hamilton, and Webby Miles played well, both offensively and defensively, for the Wave. P. H. S. - 26 - HALIFAX - 0 P. H. S., winning its second game of the year, romped over the Halifax High School eleven 26-0, at Cameron Field. The Wave kept the visitors in close check throughout the game. Ronnie Walker, Wave tailback, played his best game of the year by getting off two TD’s, while Barry Ozmore also tallied twice. Wayne Whelan converting two of four increased the margin. P. H. S. cele- brated its homecoming game not only with a victory, but the 1930 sr|uad wit- nessed the game as guests. P. H. S. - 12 - HERMITAGE - 19 The traditional game with the Hermitage High School Panthers on Thanks- giving morning turned out to be the best game played at Cameron Field during the year, the Panthers winning the contest by a seven-point margin. The heavily favored Hermitage Panthers were behind the Wave 6-0 at the half as Dick Perkin- son, Wave halfback, carried over from the six late in the second quarter. The Wave scored again right after half-time on a two-yard plunge by James O’Berry. After this the Panthers came roaring back for three scores in fifteen minutes, winning the game by a final score of 19-12. The Wave’s “Moe” Odenwelder and Algie Pulley did excellent work in the line, while Barry Ozmore shone in the backfield. eighty-three PRACTICE SESSION— Dick Perkinson dashes through line of dummies on hand-off from Ozmore as Frank Teass watdies. Left to riglit: Barry Ozmore, Algie Pulley, Dick Perkinson. Frank Teass. 1955 JV Sq„aJ Left to right: Fir.si How: Hoyle, Davis, Allen, 0 ' Bcrr ' , Harrison, Sheliicld, Parker. Besille, Ellis, Emory. Second How: (irawford, D ' cr, Smallwood, Collins. Thomirson, Parrish, Hum- phries, Kiester. Third How: Corhin, Maeon, hmes. Church, Baxter, (Tim. Ir in, Douglas. ( . ' oxington. B. Smith. cifilily-lonr 1955 i a6el)a us. uad Left to Right: First Row: B. Leonard, C. Leonard, Underliill, Swearingen, Bedford, D. Pond, R. Pond. Second Row: Stewart, Poe, O’Berry, Belcher, Zatcoff, O’Neill, Walker. Third Row: Addison, Sadler, Dimirack, Brockwell. eighty-five A EaiLtLl(—i955 ) Left to Right: First Row: Rond, Smitli, O’Beris ' , Roliertson, Odeinvelder, Jacolj.son. Second Row: Sparks, McMalion, hnighn, W’illianis, W’yehe. Third Row: O .more, Badgett, Shiner, Hiimpliries. ei hly-six Left to Right: Odenwekler, O’Berry, Vaughn, Smith, Robertson. Left to Right: Ozmore, Humphries, Badgett, Shiner, Wyche. Left to Right: Williams, Pond, McMahon, Jacobson, Sirarks. eighty-seven EasLtLll—i955 Left to Higlit: First Row: Coach VanLandinghaiii, Come, Phillips, Addison, Powell, Kassulke. Moyar, Fnrinan, Maitland. Second Row: Johnson, M’oodrnff, Robbins. Phipps, E ans, Longstreet, Bowen, Kidd. Beach, Sheppard. Third Row: Mayton, Sheffield, Scott, Dearing, Sheppard, Edmonds, Yancey, Rohertson, Myers, Hamilton. Lilt to right: Front: na is. Miss N ' anLandingham, Sthreshle ' . Standing’: I ' dirman. Blair. ' alls. Ma ton. W ' ilkins, Sheppard, Beach, .Mooia-, Smoot. .Moon, Hudson. (•ifilily-eitilil ( lo6ma o6m( ey ' emonij HE EDITOR of the Missile makes the following declaration; “In the name of the Missile staff, after having offered to the fac- ulty, students, and people of Petersburg, to the authorities of the school board, and to the organizers of the Missile, our deepest grati- tude, we proclaim the closing of this annual. In accordance with tradition, we call upon the juniors to assemble next year at Petersburg High School, there to edit, like us, the Missile for 1957. May they display ingenuity and diligence so that their book may be carried on with even greater pride and honors for the good of humanity through- out the ages.” eighty-nine nbiety-three MEMO TO: the girl who wants an interesting job n Yoiril find it at the telephone company, where there’s a variety of fascinating jobs for alert. capal)le young women who qualify. You’ll work in pleasant surroundings with many jjeople al)out your own age . . . receive good pay while learning . . . get regular raises. And you don ' t need any experier.ee. Best of all, a telephcme job is a satisfying job because you know you ' re helping almost everyone in your community. Why not find out more about the advantages of telephone work? THE CHESAPEAKE POTOMAC TELEPHONE COMPANY OF VIRGINIA RADIO STATION wssv . . . 7240 On Your Dial ‘ Southside Virginians Daily JSeirsjmpern’ Growing with the community for 91 YEARS TflE ONLY NEWSPAPER IN THE WIDE, WIDE WORLD DE T)TED TO THE UPBUILD- ING OP THE PETERSBURG- COLONIAL HEIGHTS AREA. Compliments of Kirkpatrick Drug Co. 950 S. Sycamore St. PHONE RE 3-7711 or 3-7712 We Deliver Jordan Motors, Inc. Chrysler - Plymouth Dealers 130-132-134-136 Bollingbrook St. Phone RE 2-8441 Petersburg, Va. Compliments of Builder’s Supply Co. of Petersburg, Inc. “Everything to Build With’’ James A. Rosenstock “Smart Men’s Wear” Phone RE 3-9412 107 N. Sycamore St. Petersburg, Va. Compliments of THE BANK OF COLONIAL HEIGHTS THE COMMUNITY BANK 123 Pickwick Avenue Colonial Heights, Va. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation “The Old Reliable” Established 1887 Petersburg Furniture Company, Inc. HOME FURNISHINGS “Your Credit Is Good” 100 N. Sycamore St. RE 3-4402 Winfield Aldridge Insurance Agency Telephone RE 3-9831 Complete Insurance Service 25 Wythe Street Petersburg, Va. Butterworth’s, Inc. CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS ! Quality Furniture 415 Boulevard Walnut Hill Barber Shop Teleplionc RE 2-4256 1952 S. S ' cainore St. Colonial Heights ’irginia RE 2-9689 UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND RICHMOND COLLEGE, Raymond B. Pinchheck, Ph. D., Dean W’ESTHAMPTON COLLEGE, Mahguehite Rohehts, Ph. D., Dean THE T. C. WILLIAMS SCHOOL OP LAW, T. Muse, S. J. D., Dean GRADUATE SCHOOL, B. C. Holtzclaw, Ph. D ., Dean SCHOOL OE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, F. Byehs Miller, Ph. D., Dean SUMMER SCHOOL, Edward F. Overto.v, PIl D., Dean Suninier Session opens June 11; W’inter Session Septcinl er 17, 1956 HEARTY GOOD WISHES FOR SUCCESS! FROM “THE BANK WITH THE CHIME CLOCK” Menihcr F’ederal Deposit Insnranee Corp. MODEL LAUNDRY Compliments of Dry Cleaners JOHNSON CO. J. PRINCE ROBINSON regent 2-4121 46-48 S. Union St. FUEL OILS Here is hoping that you pass, But don’t pass by our office. Standard - Janies, Inc. Say it with REAL — ESTATE “For Better Shoes The - JOHNSON - Boys 124 NORTH SYCAMORE STREET 11 W. Tabb St. RE 3-7817 LUBM AN’ S Ladies’ — Men’s — Boys’ Wear 231-233 North Sycamore St. Phone RE 3-9731 Petersburg, Va. Compliments of C. F. Lauterbach’s Sons Jewelers and Silversmiths 122 North Sycamore Street Phone RE 2-7802 Petersburg, Virginia Phone RE 2-3981 HOWERTON L. W. T. Bulifant, Inc. WILLOUGHBY Preston Howerton Willie Willoughby Insurance of All Types Opticians and Jewelers INSURANCE CENTER Eyeglasses - Watches - Diamonds Jewelry 38 Franklin St. Medical Arts Bldg. 7 N. Sycamore St. Petersburg, Va. D II I N K TRADE. MARK REO. U. $. RAT. OFF. IN BOTTLES Petersburg Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc. 1417 West Washington Street Petersburg, Virginia PETERSBURG ' S FORD DEALER Foud Thunderbird New Ford Cars — Trucks Farm Tractors and Implements Esso Products — General Tires PETERSBURG MOTOR COMPANY, INC. SI Years Your FriencUij Ford Dealer T. S. BECKWITH CO., Inc. 125 North Sycamore Street Sldtioiicr.s to Vetcrshiira U oh ScJ)ool Students Since 1870 “COTTON WHELAN” Glass Rings — Glub Jewelry Gomxiercial Announcements (cSsi Station Galling Gauds — Diplomas WALTER B. ANDERSON Washington Adams Streets L. G. Balfour Company Products RE 2-9002 - Phone RE 2-9430 4111 Kensington Ave. PETERSBURG, VA. Richmond 21, Virginia STATIONERY AND PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES- Open Evenings Till 9 P. M. 15 North Sycamore Street Petersburg, Virginia 1855 “Serving Southskle Virginia for Over 100 Years” 1956 The most imi ortant thing in tliis store is something yoti never see. What is it? It’s your pharmacist’s professionai knowledge and technical skill. It takes years of study in college and then he must pass the state board of examiners. He must have a knowledge of many sciences. Get better accpiainted whth us. Trade with us. We can be relied upon in all circumstances. Dial RE 2-4312 or RE 2-4313 — Two Listed Phones 130 SOUTH AVENUE PETERSBURG, VA. Parks School of Dance Arts All Types of Dancing for All Ages Baton Twirling 141 N. Sycamore St. Phone RE 3-4531 PIANOS — New and Used CONN and BUESCHER BAND INSTRUMENTS Bristow Music Co. 14 Franklin Street Blue Ribbon Super Market G. M. and J. W. KVASNICKA Props. 26 Halifax St. Phone RE 2-8851 J. C. Penney Company INCORPORATED Where Southside Virginia Shops and Saves ASTER CHEVROLET SALES, Inc. Chevrolet — Cadillac w GET THE BEST, GET Compliments of BROWN WILLIAMSON TOBACCO CORPORATION PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA Roper Building Supply Corporation LUMBER - MILLWORK “We Supply the Builder” Phone RE 2-9321 R. S. TERRIE CO. INSURANCE 9W. TabbSt. RE 2-7517 Petersburg, Virginia John H. Cato, Jr. Wm. W. Cato Manager Asst. Manager Stevens Maclin Compliments of “The Record Shop” Scoggin Appliance Co. 31 West Washington Street Inc. Largest Stock of Records in Southside Virginia FRIGIDAIRE APPLIANCES 24 South Sycamore Street PHONE RE 3-4652 Hurry out to .. . RAINBOW DRIVE-IN Fried Chicken — Italian Spaghetti Homemade Ice Cream HOT MEALS - $ .85 UP Curb Service PHONE RE 3-6919 3631 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Va. SMITH’S Cigar Store Dodge — Plymouth — Dodge Trucks Hess- Jeweler “The Best for Less” Ted Curry Motors, Inc. WATCHES AND DIAMONDS SALES - Phone 2-3811 - SERVICE 208 N. Sycamore Street Phone RE 2-8131 Petersburg, Va. 19-27 N. Union St. Petersburg, Va. THE GLOBE DEPARTMENT STORE, Iiie. EXCLUSIVE READY-TO-WEAR ' ‘ ISothing Pretties Like Paint‘d . . . from Parrish Walt er J- P arris PAINTS 13 South Sycamore Street PETERSBURG, : VIRGINIA The Store That Has Everything You Need To Do A Gomplete PAINT Job. Compare PET JVith Any Other Ice Cream Taste The Fresh Cream in PET Ice Cream Compliments of Walnut Hill Hardware Co. 2010 S. Sycamore St. PHONE RE 2-4029 “WE DELIVER” ARNETTE’S Dt ' ive-In Restaurant 1211 Boulevard, Colonial Heights Phone RE 2-6911 Open 6 A. M. to Midnight CURB SERVICE Compliments of Petersburg - Hopewell Bus Lilies Parham’s Texaco Serv ice 1901 Sycamore St. PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA Gas — Oil — Wash — Polish — Lub. YOUNG - HARRISON CLOTHIERS OF DISTINCTION 22 North Sycamore St. RE 2-7132 Sycamore Wythe Sts. RE 2-5836 Sycamore Service Station C. C. Buchanan H. S. Small G. K. Lambert SPECIALISTS IN EVERY PHASE OE EINE PHOTOGRAPHY SINCE 1930 ROSE STUDIO Commercial and Portrait Photographers Serving Petersburg and Southside Virginia for over a quarter of a century 124-A N. SYCAMORE ST. PHONE RE 2-6818 over Standard - James Shoe Store OFEICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS EOR THE MISSILE Compliments of DAIRY KING 1931 S. Sycamore Street PETERSRURG, VIRGINIA Gray’s Drug Store ( Downtown Prices wHh Neighborhood Service) PHONE RE 3-7711 WE DELIVER BLACKWELL SMITH DRUG COMPANY “Pi ' €scri ption S pecialists ’ Corner Washington and South Streets Telephone RE 3-4242 Petersburg, — Virginia Let MUSIC liroaden your horizon For a full, richer life, nothing adds to one ' s cultural stature so much as does serious music. Let it be a part of your education, and of you. Petersburg Music Club is a non-profit organization devoted to one purpose: providing good music for those who want it. The club needs you; you need the inspiration and satisfaction good music brings. Be a mem- ber. You may for a very nominal student ' s fee (currently $1 a year.) PtTtRSBUfiG music CLUB J. PRINCE ROBINSON, SR. PRESIDENT The Monument Mohilgas S P E R 0 ’ S Station “The Store of Fashion” Henry Bkigstock, Prop. Washington at S ' cainore Sts. S. Sycamore St. and Crater Road and SPERO’S YOUTH CENTER Phones; RE 2-3961 and RE 2-9831 109 N. Sycamore St. Cars called for and delivered Specializing in Pre-Teens CHARLES A. BOYKIN ESSO SERVICENTER 1900 S. Sycamore Street Petersburg, Va. Plione RE 2-9513 The FASHION Ladies’ Wearing Apparel Coats, Suits, Dresses, Sweaters, Skirts, Millinery, Hosiery, Lingerie Phone RE 2-6518 312 N. Sycamore St. Petersburg, Va. HERFF-JONES COMPANY Manufacturers of Petersburg High School Class Rings for the Class of 1956 - 1957 Furnished through Mark E. Holt, Jeweler Virginia Representative JAMES L. DECK 300 E. Main Street Richmond, Virginia Feazel and Swearingen, Colonial Inc. 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Compliments of GENERAL FOUNDRY Carter Real Estate Co. and MACHINE SHOPS Union Trust Rnilding Petersburg, Virginia REAL ESTATE BROKERS FLOWERS WILL SPEAK FOR YOU A. G. Smith Son RAY’S AUTO SUPPLY FLORISTS YOUR SEIBERLING 1620 Dupuy Road TIRE DEALER RE gent 3-7621 PETERSRURG, VIRGINIA SOUTHERN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Petersburg, Virginia C. F. SCOTT, Inc. Compliments of Real Estate and Insurance SANDLER’S 14 EAST TABB STREET Phone: REgent 2-6511 113 N. SYCAMORE ST. Compliments of POOLE’S ELLERSLIE DAIRY, Inc. “Your Choice for over Quarter Ccuturtj” PHONE UE 2-7342 413 PORTERVILLE STREET RUCKER’ S, INC. 2017 South Sycamore Street Telephone RE 2-7321 Petersburg’s Most Distinctive Furniture Store SPECIALIZING IN INTERIORS V. ' E DELIVER Eor Dry Cleaning, Rug Ci,eaning AND Storage Dial RE 3-8441 Criiiiiplcr Cleaners 906 Boulevard Colonial Heights Pick Uj) and Delivery Service JORDAN BROS. JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS Fine Diamonds Gorham - Alvin International Silver HAMILTON - ELCIN - RULO ’A GRUEN VATGHES 123V2 N. Sycamore Street Compliments of MOBILUNCH SANDWICHES and BOX LUNCHES For All Occasions 1903 S. Sycamore St. RE 3-9387 COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND Phone RE 2-5618 Lawrence Corporation Paints, Wall Paper and Glass No. 9 North Sycamore Street Petersburg, Virginia BEN HILL, Florist INCORPORATED FLOWERS AND GIFTS 12 North Union Street Near Corner of Washington Street Phone RE 3-3617 Petersburg, Va. Compliments of Ed Dancy’s Barber Shop 34 S. Sycamore Street Comxiliments of Charles Leonard Hardware Co. PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA RAY’S Hair Styling 132 Pickwick Ave. GOLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA. Phone RE 3-7039 Complete Beauty Service PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA 1830 1956 SanbDlph-HIaron (Unllpgp Ashland, Virginia An accredited liberal arts college for men with a national reputation for the success of its graduates. Black ell Auditorium Information may be secured from William Alexander Mabry, Dean of Men and Director of Ad miss-ions MANN PONTIAC, INC. SALES SERVICE WYTHE and ADAMS STREETS PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA Phone RE 3-8721 SEALTEST ICE CREAM DULANY FROZEN FOODS COMPLIMENTS Shorty’s Home Delivery OF A FRIEND Phone RE 3-7171 ROBERSON ROSE OIL CO., Inc. Distributors FUEL OIL AND GASOLINE Phone REgent 3-9704 1440 W. Washington Street Petersburg, Virginia “It’s Performance That Counts” . . . an element expected and found in printing by— tin Printers of THE MISSILE 122 WEST TABB STREET Phone REgent 3-7373 PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA j iummer j rin Cc ompanij GOOD GAS SERVICE MAKES WARM FRIENDS CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES! Although now, you are graduates, you can do a great service for the rest of us, if you never cease to be students — looking for opportunities and ways to cherish the American system of free enterprise and to im- prove the American way of life. You can be thankful for free schools in a country where you are free to worship and work and think and talk as you please. This is your heritage from the people who built America. THE FUTURE is pretty largely in your hands — you must be vigilant and active to combat the evils of socialism, government domination of private industry, and all the “isms” that destroy democracy. We de- pend upon you to do a good job. GOOD LUCK! The Petersburg and Hopewell Gas Company Francis K. Godwin, President GOOD GAS SERVICE MAKES WARM FRIENDS ’ T!- K; ' .i. 7 : f ■ I f ' PEIERSBURG HIGH SCHOi UBRARV.