Powhatan High School - Big Chief Yearbook (Powhatan, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 114 of the 1932 volume:

B S G CHIEF i VOLUME ONE 1931-32 Published Annually by Students of Powhatan High School POWHATAN,VA. MEN ARE FOUR He who knows, and know he knows, He is wise—Follow him. He who knows, and knows not he knows, He is asleep-Wake him He who knows not, and knows not he knows not, He is a fool-Shun him. He who knows not, and knows he knows not, He is a child—Teach him. - FOREWORD - That in future days when high school scenes and faces are but a shadowy dream, you may revived old memories and hopes of youth and live again your high school days, we send forth this first volume of the Big Chief , hoping it may bring you last¬ ing happiness. - THE THEME - Within these pages we have tried to portray the true spirit of youth: youth that loves, that hopes, that builds castles in Spain,that lends a helping hand, that plays the game squarely. If in years to come this Ew volume may serve to remind us of the ef¬ forts and accomplishments of youth and may spur us on to greater and nobler achievements, the 1932 Big Chief will truly be a noble beginning of a greater future annual. ! f ] Dedication [ 1 PAST BUILDERS To those who in the past have appreciat¬ ed the indomitable spirit of youth and have laid the foundation stones of our Alma Mater. PRESENT GUIDES To those who understand and appreciate and inspire youth and who guides us each day in our search for trufcH Dedication FUTURE LEADERS To those boys and girls of today who in the future wifi have dreamed dreams, made the world better and happier because v they have kept the true spirit of youth. r—t • y -n j S I Dedication 1 J X t 1 WHICH IS FAITH IN HUMANITY 1 1 We do now humbly and hopefully dedicate this volume. James Thomas Walker Miss Elizabeth Rawls Faculty Advisor for Big Chief THE BIG CHIEF STAFF POWHATAN HIGH SCHOOL r h e S t a i i 32? Mattie Cosby — — — - — — — — - Editor-in-Chief Royce McDonald - - - - Associate Editor-in-Chief Max Harlan,Jr. — — — — — — — — Literary Editor Paul Blandford Jr. — — — — — — — Business Manager Willie White ------ Assistant Business Manager Mary Bradley — — — — — - - Advertising Manager Powell Weisiger — — — — — — Circulation Manager Evie Adkins — _ — — — _ — — _ Art Editor Mildred Nicholls — — — — — — — Photograph Editor Kenneth Davis — — - — _ — _ — _ j 0 ke Editor Malcolm Nicholls — — — — — — — Athletic Editor Blanche Webb — — — — — — — — Athletic Editor William Barns - — — — _ Proof Reader Mary Hubbard - — — — — — _ Proof Reader Dorothy Faville - -- -- -- - p roo f Reader Miss Elizabeth Rawls — — — — — Faculty Advisor J ' i . ... ' X - � r- Vf Contents t -w ' ■ i l I SECTION THE SCHOOL - -• % II SECTION THE CLASSES ■ ' . III SECTION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IV SECTION ACTIVITIES • • ’ v M 1 A V SECTION FEATURES V ' • l , Jli V O-U-R S-C-H-O-O-L BOOK ONE AA OUR SCHOOL Strong and protecting yon stand; The strength and faith of youth are yours There are hope,and joy,and happiness in the band That works and plays around your doors. There ' s hope that sees through the darkness attd light And joy that smiles through tears; Happiness in friendship that will light Our path through future years. The friends we’ve known with in your walls Will be the tie that bind us to our home. Memories will linger ’round your halls Though far from you we roam. -G.Elizabeth Rawls HISTORY OF THE POWHATAN HIGH SCHOOL The Powhatan School began its career in the traditional log cabin. The pupils advanced further and further until they moved into what is now the Powhatan Community house.Powhatan High School did not become accredited until 1920. About the year 1921 the School Board began running the trucks for the school children. This made the enrollment so much larger that the small high school building could hardly accommodate the pupils. Plans were made for a school which would be better and larger than any of the former schools in Powhatan County. The plans were car- « ried out; the new Agricultural High School was finish during the year 1923. This was beginnings of greater educational opportunities for the Children of Powhatan County. A new Home Economics Department was being added when on Thursday morning, February 12,1931,at three o ' clock, the school which had been erected at a cost of $38,000 was totally destroyed by fire. Immed¬ iately steps were taken to reopen the school in rented rooms in the village. The School Board lost no time in gathering information as to the best type of building with which to replace the one burned. Many archi¬ tects submitted plans which the board studied with care. According ly after several weeks of study of the plans submitted, the School Board de cided to build a fire-proof building,using the plans submitted by Fred A. Bishop of Richmond. When the bids were advertised and opened, H.J.Moran proved sucessful bidder. In a short time work on the new building began. This building which houses the largest enrollment in the history of the school has been completed.There are two stories with a large corridor running the entire length of both floors. The completed building represents an outlay of a- bout $40,000. There is an auditorium with a seating capacity of over four hundred in whifch is a large stage. The basement has spare space which can be converted into class room or used as a play room. The School Board was fortunate in the time they were called upon to build. There has not been a time when the type of material used and when labor was much cheaper. Plans are being made to landscape the grounds and make the sur¬ roundings attractive. The citizens of the county have taken this as their project and will provide the money for the shrubbery. .4 THE OLD POWHATAN HIGH SCHOOL Destroyed by fire February 12,1931 THE NEW POWHATAN HIGH SCHOOL Completed October 1932 THE FACULTY POWHATAN HIGH SCHOOL TO THE FACULTY They are generally in a jolly mood. And we would be very rude If we did not help them keep their smiles As we climb the school day miles. They always lend a helping hand In the things we do not understand. If you don ' t beleive it’s so, Ask the studious, for they know. If forward you do look And learn each lesson from the book. From experience you will find They are often very kind. -Vern on Maxey EW ,S? T he I’ a c u 1 t y James Thomas Walker, Jr., B. S.,.- - - - - V.M. I.;W. and M. Principal Jesse Carroll Green, A.B; M.S..U. of R .; V. P. I. Assistant Principal and Agiculture Carrie Elizabeth Rawls, B.S.. English and Latin Edith Goode Gills - - - - - Farmville S.T.C; Mathematics and English U. of Va.. ; W. and M. Mary Eleanor Moon, B.A. History and Civics R-M. W. C Anne Cary Wynne, B.A. . Home Economics and Biology - - - - W. and M Frances Cobb, B.S. - - English and Writing - Farmville S.T.C. Laurence H. Fox, B. A. ;M. R.E.. History and Social Science .S. S. ;F. U. Virginia Louise Bonifant Fifth Grade . G.W.C. Harriett Bridgewater • - .Fredericksburg S.T.C.;U. of Va. Fourth Grade Nancy Southall Watkins, Third Grade Lillian Louise Timberlake. Second Grade - - Farmville S.T.C. Margaret Ellis - - - - First Grade BOOK TWO THE SPIRIT OF YOUTH The Spirit of youth is the spirit of hope. Hope, that always looks for the best, The spirit of youth that always gropes For truth and for fun but never for rest. The season of youth is the season of friends With loyal hearts and with faces bright, Seeking to serve no selfish ends But helping each other with all their might. The spirit of youth will always live If your faith in friends be true, If all your love and thoughts you ' ll give Always to others— not to you . -Dorothy Faville TEE JOURNEY 0 Seniors, living spirit of youth, ife is calling to you and me. Tonight we begin our search for truth A journey that may call us far to sea. We’ve been happy at work and play; Long have we called each other friend. We may not meet for many a day, But we’ll be loyal until the end. 0 Seniors,no we’SI never forget The happy days we’ve seen, The day when first we met, And what those days will always mean. —Mattie Cosby Class s enior President. Paul S. Blandford, Jr. Vice-President. Mattie Cosby Secretary.Courtney Tilman Treasurer . Carter Maiden Reporter .Mary Younce Motto- We have reached the foot hills, the mountains are in view. Colors— Blue and white The Roster Evie Adkins William Barns Paul Blandford,Jr Mary Bradley John Campbell Mattie Cosby Mary Hubbard Grace Jenkins Elsie Knabc Carter Maiden Vernon Maxey Thelma Martin Malcolm Nicholls Martha Royal 1 Jerry Sayles Courtney Tilman Aubrev Webb Mary Younce Julia Worsham Paul S. Blandford.Jr , President,Senior Class 1932; President, F.F.A.,1932; Varsity Basketball, 1932; Varsity Baseball, Monogram Club, 1931. He’s every body ' s pal;every girl’s his gal. He plays all games fair, But oh, what he ' d do on a dare. This long-legged, red-haired athlete Makes his school hard to beat. This long-legged, red-haired gent This year is the senior ' s president. Evie Tompkins Adkins Here is Evie so modest and sweet Here is a friend that is hard to beat. She isn ' t very studious, its all very true But she paints and she draws And she can dust too. You know you can live without music And you know you can live without books But show me a mao who can live without « cook. William W. Barns President Junior Class !931;Reporter Sophomore Class 1930. Bill Barns a quiet lad; The most studious the school ever bad. If you would only take the time to look. You would always find his nose in a book. He is always neat, very hard to beat, And at his best looks better than the rest. Mary Ellen Bradley Reporter, Sylvia Slocum Club, 1931; Advertising Manager, Big Chief, 1932. Mary is a friend to all. Ever she is true. She answers friendship ' s call. If skies be blue, If skies be black. I John Campbell The seniors are proud. .to own you As one of their band.. They have found you Always willing to lend a helping hand To a friend in need. And as we near the journey ' s end, We find it hard to part From a true and cheerful friend. Martha Elizabeth Cosby Vice President Senior Class, 1932; Captain basket ball team, 1932; Secretary Sylvia Slocum Club, 1930.Editor-In-Chief,Big Chief, 1932. Here ' s to Martha peppy and sweet She’s a girl who’s hard to beat. Always smiling, always gay; That ' s the way you find her every day. We think for her teaching is best, And we know she ' ll be a big success. Mary Hubbard Proof reader, Big Chief, 1932 Mary is a blue eyed, light-haired girl, With hair that’s inclined to curl, She is a very studious student, Smart,good,kind-hearted and prudent, Mary has been successful thus far in life, And she will hardly fail should she undergo strife. Elsie Knabe A friend to every one, A plenty nice girl; A pretty little blond With a golden curl; A bright winning smile— These are qualities that make life worthwhile. James Carter Maiden Basketball team, 1928-32; Baseball team, 1930-32; President, F.F.A.,1931; Treasurer,Senior Class. He is the jack of ail trades— Good at all, From making love To playing ball. Thelma Louise Martin She goes along in her leisurely way, Acquiring more knowledge day by day The farther she travels, the smarter she grows, But just what she will become nobody knows. Vernon J.Maxey Here he is! Vernon- slender,handsome, and tall- Brown eyed-eyed,studious Liked by all. Malcolm R.Nicholis Treasurer Sophomore Class, 1930; Treasurer Junior Class, 1931; Manager, Basket ball team, 1932; Secretary F.F. V., 1930; Treasurer F. F. A., 1931 Malcolm is very attractive and sweet. And he is a grand athlete. He is manager of the boy ' s basket ball team And answers to a girl’s romantic dream. His hair is dark and his eyes are blue. To his friends and classmates he is loyal and true. Martha Elizabeth Royal I Here she stands, full of life, She’d make a man a mighty good wife. She is a fine athlete. I tell you —Martha’s hard to beat. Jerry A. Say Ies Here ' s to Jerry so tall and handsome. He captures all hearts and holds them for ransom. Watch out fellows,he approaches; Take your girl from off the porches. Virginia Courtney Tilman Secretary, Sophomore Class, 1930; Secretary, Junior Class, 1931; Secretary, Senior Class, 1932; Basket Ball 1932. In our Senior Class there is a very sweet dame; Courtney Tilman is her name. After you know her a vhile I’m sure you will think the same. Aubrey Webb Reporter, Junior Class 1931; Reporter, F. F. A., 1928; A wise brat ,cheerful chap; A high mark in life is his aim. He plays with a will and works with a will And some day we will hear of his fame. Julia Worsham Black curly hair and eyes of brown. Always a smile; and never a frown, Laughing and singing, full of cheer Always thoughtful of you and rae Never a shirker- always willing to do- Loyal to her classmates and teachers too. Mary McLean Younce Manager, Basket ball team, 1932;President Sophomore Class, 1930;Vice President,junior Class, 1931;Reporter,Senior Class, 1932. Here is our Mac, Jolly and sweet. She is our best athlete, Best all-round, Sweetest little girl Anywhere found SENIOR CLASS HISTORY + f June has come at last and we are forced to realize that, now after four years of faithful companionship,we must disband and take up our separate ways of life. But first let us go back and take a glimpes of our high school career. Our freshman year was one in which class rivalry and school spirit were at their highest point. Our freshman class was organized under the leader¬ ship of Miss Morris. There were no unusual events, the year being mingled with war and pleasures. Having served our appretishipas rats anxious¬ ly looked forward to the time when we would no longer be such. In the fall of ' 29 when we assembled for class organization we found, that our class enrollment had fallen to a lower num¬ ber than that of preceding years but we decided that although our number was small,we should hold our own and fulfil our position as Sophomores . Under the capable guidance of faculty adviser, Miss Freund, we worked together through the year. After having passed through two years of high school we reached our Junior year-happy medium between the run-wild-go—reckless Sopho¬ more and the dignified Senior. Our class numbering nineteen was organized under Miss Rawls and officers were elect e d . At the begining of this year the class of ' 32 assumed its final responsibility both individually and collectively.The reali¬ zation of the responsibilities stimulated within us the desire not only to measure up to the standard of the class,but to make this year the most worthwhile. Our class this year was well represented on the athletic field,part of the girls and part of the boys taking part in bas¬ ketball. This has been a glorious year,with good times and humorous happenings, but with all the good times we haven not forgotten our responsibilities. Ere we take the final step,retaining nothing but memories to remind us of the happiest years of our life, we hope that the year of 1931-32 will serve to weld stronger the bonds of unity, and strengthen us in our efforts to add one star to the crown of glory of our beloved Alma Mater. -Elsie Knabe President Billy Blandford Vice-President. Royce McDonald Secretary . Vivian Cardoza Treasurer -.- - - - Cassie Hall Reporter.Ella V.Adkins Motto— Remember American ends with I can . Colors— Rose and silver. The Class Roster Ella V. Adkins Sara Bams Billy Blandford Bonnie Bonifant Vivian Cardoza Kathryn Cosby Gladys Davis James Duke Dorothy Faville Cassie Hall Max Harlan,Jr. Elise Heath Alette Hubbard Lois Jenkins Alvin Mann Lucy Martin John Martin Royce McDonald Rena Simpson Tyler Tbomas Ann Timber lake Maxwell Timber lake Blanche Webb Willie White Inez Williams Mary Ellen Wood Miss Eleanor Moon- Sponsor Royce McDonald Vice President Cassie Hall Treasurer Mary Ellen Wooc Secretary Billy Blandford President Sponsor Ella V.Adkins Reporter AMERICAN ENDS WITH ”1 CAN” Old age has done its part, alas; We now must take the stand. Let ' s not forget,dear Junior Class, That American ends with I can . In P. A.H.S. we’ll learn friendship’s abode And always be a friend to man. And as we travel down life ' s road. We’S! remember that American ends with I can”. -Cassic Hall + JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY + In 1921 five of what is now the Junior Class of 1931-32 entered the first grade at Powhatan High School.These were Rena Simpson, Blanch Webb, Anne Timberlake, Lois Jenkins, and Mary Ellen Wood. That year there was an enrollment of twenty-eight pupils. We stayed together very well on though the grades. Al¬ though we lost a few memberseach year, there were new members to fill the vacant seat which we welcomed heartily. Many of the girls and boys entered high school together. During the fres nr year quite a few of out pupils dropped out of the ranks, but we hope they have learned a lesson by which the next generation may profit.In 1930 the Sophomore class gain¬ ed two more new members: Elise Heath and William Blandford. They have proved their interest in our class and school and have become an important part of our class. This year of 1930-31 we were unfortunate in loosing our high school. Now, as Juniors we are striving to make the best better. We have four new members: Tyler Thomas Dorothy, Faville, Jamie Duke and Lucy Martin. Our class motto is: Remember American ends with I can . The class colors are rose and silver. ' We shall gave a play to donate money for some auditorium seats to the high school. —Mary Ellen Wood President John Maiden Vice-President . Mildred Nicholls Secretary.Meacham Whitfield Treasurer - - - - - - -.Powell Weisiger Reporter . Margaret Schroeder Motto— Mind not the breakers but straight ahead. Robert Bass Colors— Green and white The Roster Ruth Bethel James Boyer Francis Bradley Marc Bradley Roy Braudrick Carl Dolphin Irene Denoon Ralph Downey Harold Farr Louise Forsee Edith Hatcher John Maiden Mollie Mann LeRoy Hopkins Inez Mayo Howard Merchant jean Heath Mildred Nicholls Margaret Schroeder Lois Martin Dorothy Stokes Joe Wandered Lucy Nichols William Whitbeck Meacham Whitfield Mary Sledd Clinton Williams Vivian Wilburn Powell Weisiger Mildred Nicholls, Vice President John Maiden President Powell Weisiger Treasurer Miss Edith Gi 11s Sponsor Meacham WhiIfield Secretary Margaret Schroeder Reporter STRAIGHT AHEAD Prologue We hope to be remembered By one and all so true As ,-.iss Gills ' Sophomores Of uireteen-thirty-two. I Mind ' not the breakers Nor dark cloudfS that sail, But look for the bright side And good will pre va i I. II We dream ot the future And hope for success If we work for our goal We ll acquire the best. III Why appear as though life Is so dark and dreary? tNo good will come of it Why not be more cheery? VI We hope to go onward With zeal all a new In the spirit of the Sophomores Of nineteen-thirty-two. -Margaret Schroeder SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY In September 1930,we started out as mere freshmen with an enrollment of twenty-seven pupils. Although the freshmen usual¬ ly have a hard time getting accustomed to new teachers, new sub¬ jects, and new schedule, we soon became acquainted with the ways of high school. As we grew in wisdom and knowledge,we lived up to our motto green but growing . The year 1932 finds us sophomores. Although we have lost several members of last years class,we now have thirty-one pupils on roll. We selected as our motto: Mind not the breakers but straight ahead . During’this year we gave a play, Little Miss Jack and used the proceeds to make the first payment on the new curtain for the auditorium. The first Monday of each month was selected as class day on which should we wear our class colors, green and white. -Margaret Schroeder Jf F r e s h m an ( 1 ass President - - - - - i- Alise Royal 1 Vice-President - - George Newton Secretary - - - - Kenneth Davis Treasurer - - . . . . . , , , , - Frances Royal Reporter - 2 Motto—B Colors- Purple and gold The Class Roster Lucille Bass Robert Bishop Berkley Cosby Kenneth Davis Wilson Davis Earl Dolphin Eunice Downey Jack Duke Billy Farr Edith Flippen Billy Hatcher Guy Hubbard « Robert Jones Virgil Laws Carlyle McDonald George Newton Joyce Nicholls Lois Nichols Wayne Nichols Janet Palmore Jewell Pillow Alise Royal! Frances Royal 1 Constance Rudd Dorothy Taylor Margaret Tilman Roscoe Timberlake Louise Vanderiet Selwyn Walthall Willard Walthall James Weisiger Mildred Wilbur Earnest Williams Mary Williams Eugenia Willis Annie Winfree Mr. Jesse Green— Sponsor Alise Royall President George L.Newton Jr Vice President Mr. Jesse C. Green Sponsor Frances Royal! Treasurer Joyce Nichol Is Reporter B If you would win the greatest good And feel that you deserve it, Then only make this simple rule And never fail to observe it. In little acts as well as great, Be straight, be just, be true; And never fail to speak the truth Whatever else you do. This is the key that opens wide, Ihe doors of peace and joy, If will make a man both wise and good, Of any little boy. Then let us all with one accord. Resolve to keep this rule , And follow it with strictest care, Abroad and here at school. -Virgil Fooks Laws HISTORY OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS There are only a few in the Freshman class who began school life here at P.A.H.S. together. Most of us are strangers coming from other schools in the county, though some of us have been here several years. The majority of class were together in the seventh grade and became welI acquainted with each v.ther since they had gone through the trials and pleasures of this grade side by side. Of course all of us were very much sadden by the burning of our school last February, but the work was completed in spite of the make shift arrangement for school buildings. The seventh grade was in the Courthouse where it was necessary to be very orderly . On May 22 those of us who passed were given diplomas and were proud of the fact that we were ready for the freshman class. This year I think all were glad to come back to sec old friends, make new ones, and to study in our splendid new high school. We found it very confusing at first to have to go to different rooms and teachers for classes. Now that wc are accustomed to the routine, we find the change a welcome break in the day ' s work. It is a pleasure to have several teachers instead of one,as we had last year. We hope to be one of the best classes in the history of the school. Our ambition is that we may be together next year with out one freshman left by the wayside. We know not what the future holds for us, but with the excellent advantages and training we are receiving at Powhatan, who knows but what we may make our teachers,parents and friends proud of us in years to come. —Mary Clayton Williams JUNIOR HIGH CLASSES SEVENTH GRADE A SECTION Charles Nicholls, President Novella Sledd Vice Pres. Anna Maxey Treasure Eugene Walton, Secretary Motto We can’t all be great but we can all be noble Class Colors Purple and white Flower Petunia SEVENTH GRADE B SECTION President Hardaway White Grace WorshamVice Pres. Lillie Mae Sapp, Secretary Chester Hubbard,Treasurer Motto As we labor, so are we rewarded Colors Red and whiteFlowers Red and white roses SIXTH GRADE President Mozell Davis Nellie Mae Moyer Vice Pres. Virginia Simpson,Secretary Ellis Newton,Tresurer Flower Pansey Motto Yesterday is gone, forget it; Today is here,use it; Tomorrow is coming, Prepare for it. OUR CLASS We can all be noble, But we can not all be great. So come on, classmates, and do your best, At any rate . Our colors are purple and white, Which mean we ' re loyal pure and bright So we must always do our part, And go though life with a cheerful heart . Petunia is our class flower, Which stands for genius and power: If we do what it says, We ' ll always have happy days. So come on, classmates , And if you can ' t be great, Just do your best at any rate. -Marion Wanderer , Seventh Grade, A Section. SPRING Spring is almost here ; Singing birds are all you hear. Look across the meadow green , As the far-off gala scene. Flowers are blooming everywhere Yellow buttercups dancing here and there All the world is happy and gay In spring . -Fred Scbroeder, Seventh Grade, B Section SEVENTH GRADE ROSTER, A SECTION Andrew Adkins Joe Bishop Henry Hatcher Tom Maiden Charles Nichoils James Schroeder Eugene Walton Helen Grace Novella Sledd Robert Adkins John Alspaugh Mason Blandford Paul Harris Otis Hopper Bobby Lester Bernard Martin Harry McConnell Myron Nichoils Tom Sadler James Tilman Julian Tilman Kate Alspaugh Katherine Brauderick Jenelle Mann Anna Maxey Bernice Worsham Marion Wanderer mwm SEVENTH GRADE ROSTER, B SECTION Manard Baltimore Charles Duke Wesley Forsee Chester Hubbard Vivian Palmore Hardaway White Mary Cutright Irene Hatcher Claudia Talley Bennie Duke William Flippen James Harrison Raymond O ' Bryant Francis Tilman Homer Willis Louise Harrison Lillie Mae Sapp Mary Younce Grace Worsham Watson Campbell Rosser Fli ppen Russel Hague Roland Maxey Fred Schroeder Winfree Williams Virginia Flippen Doris Jackson Virginia Wells SIXTH GRADE ROSTER Winfred Berry Allen Brauer Sam Bon if ant Walter Cadoza James Jennings Harry Condrey Robert Jennings James Terrell Ellis Newton Harry Worsham Mozell Davis Laura Bonifant Pauline Fair Clara Merchant Thelma Joyce Laura Moyer Alma Sadler Nellie Moyer Virginia Simpson Eva Straton Elizabeth i Touhy Sally Wright H ee Haws Harry Mc:There are several things I can always count on. Pig:What are they? Harry:My fingers Mr Green:The cow must take a spoonful of this medicine twice daily. Otis Hopper:But out cow has no spoons. She drinks out of a pail. Visitor:Do you like reciting dear? Robert Adkins:Oh, no, I hate it. But ma makes me do it when she wants to make people go. Andrew Adkins: I’ve added those figures, ten times. ' Miss Gills; Good Andrew. Andrew: And here ' s ten answers. Bob: I got a real kick out of kissing Helen last night. Junior: Any more than usual? Bobby: Yea, the old man caught. Katherine :Isn ' t it funny how Mr. Fox keeps his age? Hardaway :He hasn ' t changed it for ten years. Jimmie Terrell: That girl in the next house has a singular a voice. Ellis Newton: Thank heaven it is singular and not plural. Miss Cobb:Use the word miniature in a sentence. Doris Jackson: Is Minnie a chewer of gum? Myron: Does my head stop growing when I get twenty-one? . Mother: Yes, and then it begins to swell A woodpeck lit upon Anna’s head. It drilled away a half a day and tit Then he broke it bill. Miss Gill:Where was the Declaration of Independence signed? Eugene Walton:At the bottom. Novella Sledd: England owns one of the finest diamonds in the world. Tom Maiden:Oh,go on;they don’t play baseball over there. HISTORY OF THE SEVENTH GRADE One bright morning seven years ago, September 9,1925 we came to school for the first time. When we entered the school we were carried to a large auditorium, where we stayed until we heard a bell ring.Then we went down the steps to get in line. When we reached our room we found our teacher to be Miss Gladys Hubbard. In a few days we learned each others’ names, and had a good time playing at recess. We learned how to read and write and how to play many games. When our school closed in June, we were promoted to the second grade. We did not see each other often during the summer so we were glad to come back to school. We had assembly in the audito¬ rium once a week. We also had an Easter egg hunt which we all enjoyed. The last day we all went home happy because we were all promoted to the third grade. We found the third grade much harder than the second. We had a Christmas play and Santa Claus brought each of us a present. In February we took our first examinations. Our teacher was Miss Alice Taylor. Our fourth grade teacher was Miss Pauline Hancock . In a few weeks we learned to like history and geography which were very interesting.That year swings were erected on the grounds and we spent our recess in them. The next year Miss Ethyl Whitlock taught us. We went to moving picture shows twice a month in the auditorium.We had our Christmas play and gave our teacher a birthday present. Last year our teacher was Miss Lula Crowder. We had the misfortune of losing our school by fire Then we moved down to the old hotel and had classes. We went on several nature hunts with our teacher. On October 6, we came into our new school with an enrol - lement of sixty-two which was divided into two equal section. This is the first year we had departmental work. Miss Cobb, Miss Gills and Mr. Fox are our teachers.We have enjoyed our days in the grammar grades, but are all hoping to be in high school next year. -Claudia Talley - SEVENTH GRADE PROPHECY - As I gaze into my crystal globe, I see many of the school children who have become great men and women. Wait a second, I see something darting throvgh the sky- it islanding. Mason Bland- ford has been making a try-out flight in his airplane in which he expects to make a trans-Atlantic flight. Nearby is a great hospi¬ tal where Novella Sledd is busy attending patients. Dr.Roland Maxey is also there and seems to be enjoying his work. Hark! I hear a tune, it is getting closer. Now ! can see a big orchestra, a-iong the players are Tom Maiden,Watson Campbell a nd Bobbie Lester w ho have become musicians . My view is dim, but as the globe turns I see a large build ing.Somebody is busy writing, now I see two people: one is Ber¬ nice Worsham who is a stenographer for James Tilman Jr. He has become a great lawyer, and is working over a big case. In the same building on the fifth floor is the office of Fred Schroeder who has become a noted dentist. Now I see a ball diamond, a great game is in progress. A- mong the players are Joe shop, Hardaway White and Junior Tilman. My globe turns to a city in France. It is Paris, the city of styles, ant! Helen Grace and Mary Cutright are designing patterns. I travel across the ocer t and find that Robert Adkins is the cap¬ tain and Russell Hague first mate on the liner. On shore I find a beautiul church,on turning my globe, I see Eugene Walton in the pulpit ar.d Francis Tilman leading the singing. Still farther I see a studio where Andrew Adkins is re¬ hearsing for a show . My vision again is faint, but as the globe changes, I see a high schoci and Katherine Brauderick is teach¬ ing Arithmetic and Mary Younce, Civis. Just a little way down the road is a bank where Wesley Forsee is banker. Now I see a garage on a country road where Henry Hatcher and Chester Hub¬ bard are mechanics. I am now coming into a city where a large building is be¬ ing erected by Bernard Martin, a contractor. A street car now ap¬ proaches and at a closer look 1 see Paul Harris is the operator. I also see Harry McConnell a salesman for an automobile concern. I touch my crystal globe and I hear the faint sound of mu¬ sic and now I see Doris Jackson standing before a large crowd singing a solo. T e globe now turns to l ittle cottage in the coun¬ try, Myron Nicholls is sitting in the yard completing one of his humorous stories. As I turn my crytal back to the city, I see a lady entering a department store. She asks for a copy of Poems,by Marion Wan derer ,who has now become a great poetess. My vision is now faint, a shadow passes before the globe, as I can see no more I will put my globe away. -Marion Wanderer and Anna Maxey SEVENTH GRADE BASEBALL TEAM - Captain Tom Maiden Tom Maiden, Catcher Joe Bishop Pitcher Mason Blandford First Baseman Bobby Lester Second Baseman Wiliiam Flippen, Third Baseman Junior TiIman, Short Stop Maynard Baltimore Left Fielder Andrew Adkins Center Fiefder Russell Hague Right Fielder Sub titutes Bernard Arnos, At lee Amos OUR TRIP TO RICHMOND We left Powhatan Courthouse at seven forty.five Saturday morning,April 23,1932. Arriving in Richmond, we stopped first at Libby Hill Park where we could get a good view of the city.Here we saw the monument erected to the Soldiers and Sailors of the Confederate States. Continuing our trip,we stopped next at St.John ' s Church. Here we saw the pew from which Patrick Henry made his famous speech and in the graveyard the tomb of Edgar Allen Poe ' s mother.We also saw the old baptismal font from which Pocahontas was baptised and a sounding board over the pulpit which came from England. The church has been greatly enlarlarged since it was first built. Next we went to the Confederate Museum where we saw many Civil War relics such as things that belonging to General Lee and Jackson and many other Southern leaders. The Museum was divided into rooms representing the diffe rent Southern states. Visiting next the Valentine Museum we saw many famous statutes and Egyptian handiwork. On the next floor we saw many Indian bones from mounds and the old Indian dug out canoe. Another very inteesting thing was an Egyp¬ tian mummy. From here we went over to the State Museum where we saw many species of wild life such as birds and animals from all over Virginia. There were also many minerals. After eating our lunch in the Capitol Square, we went through the Capitol building. In the rotunda of this building we saw the famous Houdon statue of Washington and around the wails the busts of many Virginia born presidents. Next we went to the News Leader where we saw how the daily paper is printed and had our picture taken. We then went through Hollywood Cemetery where and saw the graves of thousands of people and Presidents Monroe, Tyler, Davis and General Fitzhugh Lee. Leaving here we drove up Monument Avenue seeing the statutes and came to Battle Abby.Here are famous mural and oil paintings of the officers of the Civil War. We went next to Soldiers Home Museum.We also saw some of the veterans here. Maymont was our next stop Here we went through the palatial home of the late James Dooley with its rich furnishings. We walked around thet grounds seeing beauti¬ ful flowers everywhere and the Italian and Japanese gardens. Leaving Maymont we went to the city water works and saw how the water from the James was purified. We returned home a very tired crowd. -Charles Nichollt GRAMMAR GRADES Fourth Grade Wilmer Berry Hastings Davis Mason Fariss Douglas Farr Roy Glenn James Hicks t Logan Lowery Frank C. Nicholls Malcolm Nicholls Clyde Osborne Harry Palmore Harvy Reams Ralph Robinson Thomas Rollston Harvey Simpson John Venable Eugene Walker Theodore Wanderer Julian Whitlock Randolph Williams Johnny Morris Margaret Amos Shirley Bass Madge Cardoza Ella Correia Amber Cosby Lillian Green Beulah Matchera Naomi Hopper Pauline Hopper Annie May Hubbard Frances Martin Shawnee May Verna Merchant Gertrude Moyer Beryl Nicholls Ruth Nicholls Virginia O’Bryant Irene Osborne Pearl Smith Mabel Topham Lorine Webb Nancy Williams Bettie Gay Winfree Helen Worshan Ruby Worsham Mi Idred Worsham Fifth Grade Atlee Amos Bernard Amos John Bethel Steve Bonifant Robert Duty Stuard Farr Nothen Glenn Harvy Hague Fitz Jennings Bruce Kastleburg Garland Maxey John Mink Earl O’Bryant Lee Palmore James Robbins Lloyd Tally Robert Worsham Jessie Worsham Eloise Dunkley Alma Hague Mary Mann Rose Maiden Margaret McDonald Helen Nicholls Violet Robbinson Gyndolene Stratton Joyce Shiflett Janett Tilman Eunice Webb Mildred Webb Virginia Wood Elise Worsham Dora Worsham Florence Worsham PRIMARY GRADES Calvin Berry Welbert Lawson Cliffort Morris Leo Stratton Edward Topham Sam First Grade William Fariss Willie Glenn Vernon Hague Irvin Mitchell Alvin Ti Iman Lee Glenn Harvey Goode i Dennis Maiden Nicholls Lloyd Simpson John Walker Vaughan Estelle Cosby Teresa Hicks Charles Worsham Homer Wells Mary Bettie Amos Leslie Edith Brauer Marion Bush Edith Anne Dunkley Nancy Hening Ellen McDonald Kathnyne Jennings Alma Talley Eva Reams Lucille Murphey Alene Wilkinson Second Grade Edward Bethel Norbert Hicks George Jenkins David May Leroy Morgan Sherwood Murphy Charles Newton Harlod Osborne James Osborne Winfree Palmore James Reams Richard Rcames David Schroeder James Simpson Aubrey Smith Mildred Ames Maggie Correia GeorgianaFarr Annie Rosy Glenn Mildred Mann Inez Osborne Lillian Robinson Elizabeth White Edward Amos Clarence Hubbard Stuart Lawson Harriet Tilman James Fair Joseph Kastleburg Joseph Maxey Bernice Walker Margaet Worsham Third Grade Melvin ' Fair Kevin Mink Howard Osborn Robert Sledd Nelson Worsham Wesley Venable Curtis Vaughan Eva Berry Mary Downey Frances Terrell Florence Wi Ikerson Joseph Downey Jack Lawson J.Nelson Worsham Mildred Whitlock Marie Worsham Richard Glenn Roy Nicholls MargaretJennings Alma Lawson Lena Lawson Margarette Osbrone Martha Lee Maiden .Evelyn Maxey Anna Schroeder Emma Lou Schroeder Nancy Byrd Tilman Marian Nicholls Gloria Schroeder Romaine Sledd Norma Talley Virginia W ' alker Lucile White Hazel Wilkinson BOOK THREE ACTIVITIES - Go forward, understanding that the world was made for your knowledge, that you have the right to enter into and possess it. —G. H. Palmer, The Glory of the Imperfect ' ' SENIOR CLASS PLAY OF 1932 Anne Make-Believe — a comedy drama in three acts The Characters (In the order in which they appear) Sidney Blake, a writer of fiction Malcolm Nicholls Miss Alice Linwood, his aunt Martha Royal! Sue,his cousins Mary Younce Walter Ferris, his friend Paul BSandford Jr. Larseeny Luther, a mountain woman Mary Bradley Zeb Luther, her husband Carter Maiden Mrs Lee, a lady w ho was lost Thelma Martin Anne, the mystery girl Martha Cosby Eve, who changed her mind Elsie Knafoe Luke, mountaineer Vernon Maxey Abe, mountaineer Aubrey Webb s Act I Living room of Sidney Blake ' s bachelor apartment. Early evening in April. Act II Living room of Sidney s mountain cabin, later. Afternoon a month Act III The same. An afternoon a week later. THE JUNIOR CLASS PLAY OF 1932 MISS ADVENTURE — a comedy drama in three acts The Characters (In the order in which they appear) Sue, Betty, Young college girls— Peggy, Sampson, janitor at Miss Prim school— Miss Prim, who conducts a school for girIs — Josephine Carter, known as Jo, the Tomboy— Sarah Ann Haskins, Albert Brown’s housekeeper- Rebecca Haskins, her daughter- Albert Brown, a young farmer- Cyrus, a bit of rural romance - Mrs. John Tyle Carter, Jo ' s mother— Extra College girls— Elise Heath Alene Hubbard Lucy Martin John Martin Kathryn Cosby Mary Ellen Wood Cassle Hall Gladys Davis Royce McDonald Max Harlan Jr. Ella V.Adkins Inez Williams Ann Timber lake ew Act I Interior of Josephine ' s room at Miss Prim ' s school. An evening in September. Act III The same. The following afternoon. THE SOPHOMORE CLASS PLAY Little Miss Jack -a Comedy Drama in four acts The Characters “ (Order in which they appear) Maggie a girl of the Bowery Jimmie,with no tast for work Julia Trevors, who has been a mother to Jack Jacqueline,Little Miss Jack Dr. Carlyle, a sucessfu! physician Paul Sanborn,his assistant Needa,the Doctors adopted daughter Aunt Kathie, the the Doctor ' s sister Rider,a social hanger-on Drake, a Justice of the Peace Jones of the police Place—New York City ' Time—The present Synopsis of Scenes Act 1 The tenement home of Julia Trevors in the Bowery of New York. Evening Act II The library of Dr Carlyle ' s home in a fashionable quarter of the city. An hour later. Act III Same as Act 11.Evening, four months later. Act IV A miserable room in an east side tenement.That night. Ruth! Bethel 1 Powell Weisiger Marga ret Schroeder Mildred Nicholls Howard Merchant Meacham Whitfield Mol lie Mann Vivian Wilburn John Maiden Ralph Downey Harold Farr AGRICULTURAL AND HOME ECONOMICS MINSTREL I Song The Lilac Tree Joe Maxey Ellen McDonald Mrs Walker Accompanist II Take off on the teachers Scene: School room with the faculty of P.A.H.S.assembled before one of their childhood teachers, who is anxious to know of their work. Characters ' Old maid teacher Martha Royall Mr. Walker Royce McDonald Mr. Green Max Harlan Mr. Fox Howard Merchant Miss Ellis Mary Sledd Miss Watkins Sara Barnes Miss Bon ifant Julia Worsham Mias Moon Frances Royall Miss Gills Anna Maxey Miss Cobb Mary Hubbard Miss Timberlake Ann Timberlake Miss Wynne Mildred Nicholls Mias Rawls Mary Williams HI Special Music Miss Dorothy Latane Hambone Sambo Mr Mac-Interlocutor Bones Rastus Edge Adair Dale Banks Case IV Minstrel End men Max Timberlake ' Aubrey Webb Mr. Green Jim Duke Vernon Maxey John Campbell Paul Blandford Willie White Jerry Sayles Joe Wanderer FUTURE FARMERS OF A, ERICA The Future Farmer organization is sponsored by boys pursuing Vocational Agriculture. Virginia was the first state to base :i chapter Future Farmers. The original organization was known as the Future Far¬ mers of Virgiaia.lt grew so fast that other states fell in line.This call¬ ed for a new name. The Future Farmers of America was agreed upon and a National Charter secured. The National organization is now over sixty-thousand strong in membership. The State organization publishes a bi-monthly magazine known as Chapter Chats .This magazine was named through a contest among the various chapter members, Sydney Williams being the winner. The organization promotes co-operation among boys pursuing - Agricultural courses; creates a love for rural life; presents the country as the most delightful place to live; and teaches the rules and their ap¬ plication of true sportmanship. One of the activities of the local chapter is athletics, which consists of basketball in the fall season and basehall in the spring. Min¬ strels arc ghen by the Home Ecomomics girls and Agricultural boys. The proceeds from the minstrels are used to improve the appearence of the class rooms and buy better athletic equipment. The father and son ban¬ quet which is an annual social affair gets the boys and their parents together. The farm tour gives the boys a chance to go on trips that they had never had an opportunity to take before. The annual rally held in Blacksburg in June gives the local chapter winners a chance to pit their knowledge of livestock,poultry, and farm crops against that of the win¬ ners of the other chapters through out the state. The Roster of the Future Farmer America Paul Blanford,Jr. Robert Bass Robert Bishop Francis Bradley Roy Braudrick Berkley C sby John Campbell James Boyer Kenneth Davis Jamie Duke Marc Bradley Wilson Davis Harold Farr Carl Dolphin Earl Dolphin Alvin Mann Ralph Downey Jack Duke John Martin LeRoy Hopkins William Farr Carter Maiden John Maiden William Hatcher Vernon Maxey Powell Weisiger Guy Hubbard Malcolm Nicholls Meacham Whitfield Robert Jones Jerry Sayles Clinton Williams George Newton Maxwell Timberlake Tyler Thomas Roscoe Timberlake Joseph Wanderer Howard Merchant Selwyn Walthall Aubrey Webb Wayne Nichols Willard Walthall Willie White Virgil Richie James Weisigcr Jesse C. Green Earnest Williams Walter Winfree Offi icers President J uture Farmers America Mr,Jesse C.Green Advisor Vernon Maxey Treasurer Secretary Garter Maiden Vice President John Maiden Reporter Officers Mildred Nicholls President Margaret Schroeder V ice President Sylvia Slocum Club Alise Royal Mol lie Mann Secretary Treasurer Miss Anne Wynne Ruth Bethel Advisor Song Leader Mary Williams Reporter Jean Heath Cheer Leader SYLVIA SLOCUM CLUB ROSTER Francis Baltimore Jewel Pillow Ruth Bethel Francis Royal Irene Denoon Alise Royal Eunice Downey Constance Rudd Edith Flippen Margaret Schroeder Edith Hatcher Mary Francis Sledd Jean Heath Dorothy Stokes Mol lie Mann Courtney Tilman Lois Martin Margeret Tilman Inez Mayo Louise Vanderiet Joyce Nicholls Mildred Wilburn Lois Nichols Vivian Wilburn Lucy Nichols Mary Williams Mildred Nicholls Eugenia Willis Janet Paimore Annie Winfree HOME ECONOMICS HISTORY Home Ecomonics began in the elementary school un¬ der the name Domestic Science . Now Home Ecomonics departments are in all schools.Cooking was the first sub¬ ject introduced .Today cooking, sewing, and other household arts are taught. When school began last fall our Home Economics De¬ partment was not finished; hence we found it necessary to use another room for class. We organized our class into a club which we named The Sylvia Slocum Club for Miss Sylvia Slocum who is very famous in Home Economics work. Our club includes twenty-nine members. We decid¬ ed to have a meeting on the second Monday of each month. Our motto is, It can be done and we can do it . In November we moved into our lovely new depart¬ ment. We gave the Seniors a Christmas party. All enjoyed playing together. A minstrel was given in February sponsored by the F.F.A. and Home Ecomonic Departments. Many members of our club took part in this Minstrel. Our share of the profit was sixteen dollars with which we bought sherbet glasses and financed our picnic at Finch ' s Pond. On March seventeeth, the Home Ecomonics girls serv¬ ed at the Fathers Son Banquet given by the F.F.A boys. The Home Econonics girls of our club were very sor¬ ry to read of the death of Mrs. Ora Hart Avery(in March), our State Supervisor of Home Econonics. On April thirteenth we gave Miss Wynne a supprise birthday party. Now at the end of the year we are reaping the re¬ ward of our work. FOE LITERARY SOCIETY Mattie Cosby — — ' - — — President Powell Weisiger - - — Vice President Mary Hubbard — — —— — — — — Secretary Willie White - — — — - — — — — Treasurer Royce McDonald — —— — — — — — — — Chaplain Max Harlan — — Hall Debater Harold Farr Sargent-at-Arms The Society Roster Mary Younce Thelma Martin Will im Barns Mary Hubbard Mary Bradley W Ill! e Wh it e Ella V. Adkins Martha Royal Julia Worsham Mary Wood Katherine Cosby Alise Heath James Boyer James Duke Max Harlan Bonnie Bonifant Lucy Martin Howard Merchant Ruth Bethel! Alene Hubbard Powell Weisiger Margaet Schroeder Irene Denoon Lois Martin Alvin Mann Inez Mayo Mary SSedd Roy Brauderick Virgil Laws Harold Farr Dorothy Stokes Edith Hatcher Dorothy Taylor Jewell Pillow William Whitbeck Francis Royal Kenneth Davis Lois Nichols Eunice Downey Carlyle McDonald Robert Bishop Margaret Tilman Biliie Hatcher Guy Hubbard Eugenia Willis Williard Walthall Earnest Williams Royce McDonald Mattie Cosby Jack Duke Elsie Krsabe Wilson Davis Mildred Wilburn Lois Jenkins Lois Martin WOODROW WILSON LITERARY SOCIETY Paul Blaodford — — — - — — Preside ' Billie Blandford — — - — — Vice President Malcolm Nicholls — — — — — — — — Secretary Cassie Hall — — — — — — — — — Treasurer Meacham Whitfield— - - — — — — — Chaplain John Maiden — — _ — _ — Sargent-at-Arms The Society Roster Evie Adkins Paul Blandford Billy Blandford Sara Barns Robert Bass Lucille Bass Francis Baltimore Frances Bradley Burkley Cosby John Campbell Gladys Davis Ralph Downey Carl Dolphin Earl Dolphin Louise Forsee Billie Farr Edith Flippen Cassie Hall Leroy Hopkins Jean Heath Grace Jenkins Robert Jones John Martin Carter Maiden John Maiden Mollie Mann Vernon Maxey Malcolm Nicholls Joyce Nicholls Wayne Nichols Mildred Nicholls Lucy Nichols Janet Palmore Alise Royal Constance Rudd Jerry Sayles Rena Simpson Courtney Tilman Tyler Thomas Max Timberlake Ann Timberlake Margaret Tilman Roscoe Timberlake Aubrey Webb Blanch Webb Inez Williams Meacham Whitfield Vivian Wilburn Joe Wanderer Clinton Williams Mary Williams Selwyn Walthall Annie Winfree Walter Winfree Joe Wright Marshall Worsham Marc Bradley Varsity Teams - OFFICIALS - Boys Basket Malcome Nicholls — — — Harold Farr ------ Baseball Aubrey Webb — - — — — Carter Maiden — — — - Jesse G. Green, Coach Girls Basketball Mac Younce - — — — Mattie Cosby - - Manager Captain Manager Captain Manager Captain Miss Eleanor Moon, Coach Y-E-L-L Rah, rah, rah, rah rah, Rar, rah, rah, rah, rah, - Rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, — Powhatan, Powhatan, Powhatan- 1 had a little rooster 1 set him on the fence Who did he crow for? Powhatan Why? ' Cause he had good sense. Ray! Ray! Rah! Rah! Powhatan Powhatan Powhatan Powhatan! Ole orange and black will wave on high Will win this game today or die So ray ray, ole Powhatan, Powhatan Rah, rah, 0 Powhatan rah! rah! rah! I’m Powhatan born and Powhatan bred And when I die there d be a Powhatan dead So ray, ray, 0, Powhatan, Powhatan, Ray, ray, 0, Powhatan, Powhatan Ray, ray, 0, Powhatan, rah! rah! rah! BOYS ' BASKETBALL TEAM The boys, basketball team was built around two letter men from last year; Mr.Green, our couch, had a hard pick from the eight new player? So fill the gaps left from last years team. The teams’ regular ! Lie-up was Carter Maiden.and Meacham Whirfirui forward; Paul Biandford, center; Hamid Farr,captain and Billy Blandfords,guards. The substitutes were Robert Bishop, John Maiden, and Malcolm Ni oho I Is, Manager, Carter Maiden, Meacham Whitfield, and Paul Paul Biandford were high point men. The team opened the season with a double header on our court with Varins and Hamilton, The scores of the season were as follows: Var i na -28 Powhatan—22 Var i na—32 Powhatan—26 Amelia—18 Powhatan 28 Cumber land—22 Pouhatan 18 Cumber land—32 Powhatan -16 Hamilton—12 Atnei i a—18 Hami I ton—20 John Randolph—48 John Randolph-33 Powhatan—13 Powhatan - 22 Powhatan 9 Powhatan 42 Powhatan 36 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM The girl basketball team of 1932 is a living example of good sports who are good iosers. Although the girl basketball team lost many games, the team enjoyed playing under ihe instruc¬ tion of ’ .iss Eleanor Moon, the coach. Mattie Cosby was the cap¬ tain of the team and Mary Younce was the manager. Dispite the fact that more games were loss than won, many scores were close and games hard foughts. The real line up was: Mattie Cosby and Mary Younce forward Martha Royal! and Elsie Knabe guards; Sara Barns, jump center and Blanch oebb, side center. The substitutes were: Courtney Tilman Margaret Schroeder and Inez Williams. As the school opened late the team could not play many games.The day of the first Paine, instead of playing one game the team played two games. The scores of the entire season were as follows: Hamilton-23 Powhatan—22 Varina-4 Powhatan-47 Amelii-28 Powhatan—18 Cumberland-29 Powhatan—28 Hamilton—36 Powhatan—12 Yarina—21 Powhatan-20 Amelia-29 Powhatan—15 Cumberland—28 Powhatan—9 The most exciting game of all was the game that Powhatan played with Cumberland and tied 24-24. The tie was played off, Cumberland gaining one point. VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM The baseball team of 1932 began with four letters men. It had a fairly successful season. The league is composed of Cum¬ berland, John Randolph, Amelia, and Hamilton High Schools. The teams line-up was John Maiden, catcher; Carter Maid¬ en and Harold Farr pitchers and center fielders; Paul Blandford Jr., first baseman; Willie White, second baseman; Meacham Whit¬ field, short stop; Robert Bishop, third baseman; Billie Blandford, right fielder and Alvin Mann, left fielder. The substitutes are Jamie Duke, Kenneth Davis, Vernon Maxey, Royce McDonald and Malcolm Nicholls. Mr.Jessie Green is the coach, Aubrey Webb is the manager and Carter Maiden is the captain. ■r ' - rC ' | - NJk BOOK FOUR MEMORIES Our hearts will always go, Dreaming far back Over the thin, memory-webbed track— Over the span of the years To our school days Of joys and of tears. Filled with the dreams of youth. SENIOR MESSAGE We have come through the hardest strife To finish high school life. We can faintly t hear the call That comes to one and all. Your task of life has just begun. Keep on until the sinking sun Of life takes its deathly toll, And never more our souls unfold. Climb on and on, climb; For life is here then is gone on Unto far away to regions unknown. Climb on and on, climb on. Vernon Maxey From the hand of our senior poet DECEIT Deceit is as much a crime As the murder in its line. Some think it is a little thing. But to honored friends its a biting sting. It leads you on and o n Into the v orst of wrong. It will scon break you down And mash you to the ground. So why should we, The noble free , Have as our master power— Deceit, And be a slave laid at its feet? TO THE FACULTY We never could quite understand The faculty of Powhatan. They tell us what is best But make us do the rest. But we must not be too hard, For they are our guiding rod They help prepare the way For future life and day. So let us give a kindly thought, And never let it come to naught; For we never could quite understand The faculty of Powhatan. SENIOR PLAY We first began to think, then say, What do we want for a Senior Play? Did we want The Brat ? We voted no,and that was that. The next on our mind was Daddy Long Legs , But up from his seat jumps one and says, The royalty for that is twenty-five; We could never pay that while we’re alive. Then we thought of Mammy’s Li 1 ’ Wild Rose , But that was hitting a few of the class on the nose. We had to decide, before we could leave; Hence we decided for Anne Make-Believe . The next job then was to order the play. It did not come on the expected da y. But after a ' long and drawn- out time, We read carefully every word and line. Then we had to learn to sa y Those words in exactly the right way. We work with all our heart And began to learn our part. We practiced day and night; We tried hard to win the fight, And did our very best To make our play a big success. -Vernon Maxey SPRING Sqring is the time to be happy and gay Through all our work and play, To feel happy and full of cheer, And erase winters smear. The flowers that bloom In the spring so Soon Should help us to be glad And laugh with lass and and lad. The birds that so gaily sing With the coming of spring Should help us leave sorrows behind And drop each burden trom our mind. It’s the time when the blossom of life Breaks free from a tiresome strife, To live in the light of day Until Father Time takes life away. -Vernon Maxey KIND OF HOME CHILDREN LIKE One definition of a home is a dwelling place of a man and his family .A family is largely made up of chil¬ dren. From infancy to manhood and womanhood there are many things that interest and appeal to children. The location of a home is a very important factor in a child ' s mind. A home in the country appeals to most children. They like out door life where they can ride horse back, skate, motor, boat, go swimming, or enjoy the sun or shade. To located on an important highway and near some railway always fascinates children. Children as well as adults like an attractive home with all modern conveniences, snch as running water, electric lights ,radio, victrola and flowers. All kept in good con¬ dition. Pets such as dogs, cats, and goldfish mean much to children. It has been said a boy cannot be reared without a dog. The little girl loves her kittens and do!Is.Their minds develop more quickly when they have pets. A boy enjoys nothing more than to have bis father show him how to build a bird box or windmill, go boating, or hiking with him.Neither is a girl any more pleased than when mother will play a game or go driving, sing with,or let her bake a cake or make some candy. Children like a home that have mothers and fathers who share their joys and double them, and bare their defeat- es and failues and make them seem as a passing shadow, al¬ ways thoughtful, courteous and sympathetic. How happy are the small children as well as the larger ones when they can entertain their friends at a par¬ ty in their home. They get so much pleasure and helpful know ledge in preparing for a party. A girl or boy enjoy nice attractive comfortable porchs they can entertain their friends, read or rest. Porch and lawn swings can be appreciated so much on a summer afternoon. Every child likes a good library.For instance; when children are from three to seven years, they like Mother Goose Tales,when they grow older, they like deeper books. The smallest child to an adult never weary of hearing or reading stories such as Joseph when he was sold as a slave, Daniel in the lions den, and that beautiful story of the baby Jesus. Music in the homes is a source of great pleasure and entertainment. Most boys and girls enjoy dancing ,and in so doing,their muscles are developed and they also acquire grace which is very necessay for their health and beauty. Many boys and girls have enjoyed gathering fruit from the orchard and this work becomes apart of their every day lives in the summer and autumn. Then they like to frequent the vineyard. Most children like the old grapevine swing that Stevenson wrote about. How do you like to go up in a swing, Up in the sky so blue? Oh! I do think it is pleasantest thing That ever a child can do. Up in the air and over the walls, Till I can see so wide Rivers and trees and cattle And all over the countryside. Till 1 look down on the garden green, Down on the roof so brown, Up in the air I go flying again Up in the air and down. When Sunday morning comes, chi ldren look forward with pleasure to going to church and Sunday School, where they are eager to lead the singing, take up col lection, recite, gi ve class reports, and answer questions. Girl like to go with mother shopping and is so pleased when mother will allow her to choose a new hat, dress, or shoes for herself. Small children get a lot of amusement out of tops. An aeroplane, automobi le, skate, ball wagon or a bicycle may please a boy a small girl likes dolls,games, dishes and a piano. John Howard Payne who wrote the beautiful lines: Be ever so humble there is no place like home”,knew what a home meant tho’ humble. How much more it means to a boy or girl reared in an attractive home, a home in which they never tire and long to be out in the world and forget.When a boy or girl has reached middle or old age, they appreciate their home environment and childhood experiences. The following lines were published in the Christian Hearld. They are all required to make a home in which a child likes to live. A Receipt for a Home Half a cup of friendship And a cup of thoughtfulness, Creamed togeather with a pinch Of powered tenderness. Very lightly beaten In a bow! of loyalty, With a cup of faith and one of hope, And one of charity. Be sure to add a spoonful each, Of gayety-that-sings, And the ability — To- laugh-at-Iittle-things. Moisten with tears Of a heart-felt sympathy. Baked in a good natured pan And served repeatedly. —Louise Pierce LIFE + Grasp my hand tightly,Little One: Firmly plant thy feet upon the ground And prepare thyself for the storm That comes hurrying across the way- A storm of people! I see them As they come dashing. Their voices like thunder roll And echo o’er the stormy way. Their colors like lightning flash Against the blue of the sky. 1 feel the wind against my cheek As they pass by. Hurry, Little One, we shall join them; We stay not behind with them That are too lazy to go on. But go we must into the battle of Life And grope our way among the evil That knows no ending, And the good that helps us on Up to the top of the ladder Until we reach the hand of God. -Margaret Jenkins BEST LOOKING Boy—Meacharti Whitfield Girl-Martha Cosby BEST ALL ROUND Boy—Billy Blandford Girl-Mac Youoce - VANITY FAIR - MOST POPULAR Boy-Paul Blandford Girl-Mac Youuce • «■ � . Si ' • ' - MOST ATHLETIC Girl-Mac Younce Boy—Carter Maiden -♦ MOST INTELLECTUAL Boy—Max Harlan Girl—Mary Hubbard FRESHEST FRESHMAN Boy—Earl Dolphin Girl- Joyce Nicholls BIGGEST BABY Boy—John Maiden Girl—Lois Nichols ❖ ' BEST SCHOOL SPIRITED Boy—Billy Blandford Girl-Martha Cosby MOST STUDIOUS Boy—Bill Barnes Girl- Mary Hubbard MOST ATTRACTIVE Boy-Billy Blandford Girl—Mildred Nicholls THE MAY QUEEN and HER COURT Queen Mattie Cosby Maid of Honor Elsie Knabe Mary Younce Eugenia Willis Kathryn Cosby Elise Heath Court Alise Royall Mildred Nicholls Mary Frances Sledd Lucy Martin Ella V. Adkins Anne Timber lake Jean Heath Lois Jenkins H £ N P Willie White: What is the formula for water? Carter Maiden: H I J K L M.N 0 Willie: What? Where did you get that? Carter: Miss Wynne said it was H to 0. Mr Green: Why is some milk blue? Jack Mann: These hard times seem to make the cows ' de- pressed Martha: Mess Wynne,how is macorani made? Miss Wynne: Take a long hole and wrap it in dough . Miss Rawls: Have you read To a Nightingale? Shag: Mow do you get them to listen? Mac Younce: What snakes you scratch your head? Malcolm; Seems like I’m the only one who knows it itches. Miss Gills: (in English) What do you know about the age of Elizabeth? Shag: (absent mindely) Seventeen, next week. The Sophomore stood on the railroad track; The train was coming fast; The train got off the track To let Sophmores pass, Carlyle McDonald: Is this school haunted? Virgil Laws: No,why? Carlyle; Well Miss Rawls is always talking about school s pirit. Irate Parent; Didn’t I see you kiss my daughter,sir? Paul Blandford; How should I know? Do you think I’d be gawking around when I was doing a thing like that? Mr.Walker: Sorry to have kept you waiting,but I have been set¬ ting a trap for my wife”. Mr. WilI iams: Goodness, what did you suspect? Mr.Walker: A mouse in the pantry Cassie: My boy friend is so dumb he thinks a baseball coach has four wheels. George Newton: Ha! Ha! How many does it have, anyway? Max Timberlake: Why don’t you like girls? John Campbell: They are too biased! Max: Biased? John: Yes ' bias’ this and bias ' that Howard Merchant: I wonder what makes Ruth so good natured? Powell Weisigenlt takes her such a long time to get mad clean through. Visitor: Sounds like the Japs and Chinese have met. upstaires! John Maiden: Oh! That talking?Just the seniors picking out the senior play. Miss Bridgewater: What is all that noise about? Pupils: Oh! the Sophomores are planning a party. Home Economics teacher: Now girls tell me how many calories there are in this soup? Freshman: There aint none, in here- It is as clear as it can be. Dick: Hey Paul can I go down town with you? Paul: No I ' m particular whom I go with. Dick: That ' s all right, I am not Evie Adkins; How far from the answer to the first question were you? Elsie Knabe; About four seats. Lucille Bass; You remind me of the sea. Kenneth ; Why? Because I’m wild restless and romantic? : Lucille: Just because you make me sick. Mr McDonald; I hear my son has owed you for a suit for three years. Tailor: Yes sir; have you called to settle the account. Mr.McDonald; No, I ' d like to get a suit on the same terms. ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO PRINTERS - The Annual Staff wishes to extend to Mr. Fox and his print¬ ers: Andrew Adkins, Bobby Lester, Charles Nicholls, Selwyn Walthall, and Eugene Walton, appreciation for their willing sacrifice of their time and for their untireing work on the Big Chief. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Big Chief Staff of 1932 wishes to extend its sincere appreciation to Miss Elizabeth Rawls, Miss Edith Gills ant! the other teachers, pupils, and parents who have given vaiuble assistence in helping to make this volume of the kz = : Kcr oo r oo c )0 c )0 c w ri oo c= wcr w c o ADVERTISEMENTS The Staff wishes to express its appreciation of the aid and cooperation of the advertisers in this volume of the Big Chief. These firms and institution reqresent puaIity and service, and we urge you to partonize them. Announcement . J. R. Reams announces the opening on March o 1932, of a dental office for the general jjactice of dentistry. ne location is at Powhatan C. H. over W. E. Aaxey ' s store Anyone needing dental services will find of¬ fice open on Friday and Saturday between 9:00 a.M. and 6:00 P.M. i Taylor Manufacturing Co Phone 260 FARMVILLE, VA. 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