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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1949 volume:

Volume II Published by THE SENIOR CLASS POWHATAN AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL Powhatan, Virginia FOREWORD It is the wish of the class of ’49 that as you turn the pages of this annual, you may catch for a moment the glittering past, which has been the mak¬ ing of our High School. And, may you as we, realize that the present spirit which prevails here at Pow¬ hatan Agricultural High School, is and always will be immortal. - -4k 2 DOWN THROUGH THE AGES, THE TRAIL HAS LED- 3 W AND TODAY BY ITS SIDE, STANDS A SCHOOL THAT IS FAIR - { 4 }£♦- THAT WE MAY IN ALL HER GLORY SHARE, LOYALLY TO THE BEAUTIFUL, THE MIGHTY, AND THE FAIR 5 ft- DEDICATION For services rendered beyond the call of duty, for guidance, friendship, and loyalty, the Class of ? 49 takes great pleasure in dedicating the 1949 BIG CHIEF TO MRS. H. L. FIREBAUGH Our Leader, Sponsor and Friend - 7 Mr. J. B. Carter Mr. Herman L. Firebaugh Superintendent Principal Mrs. John Cosner Mrs. Garland Maxey Secretary to Mr. Carter Secretary to Mr, Firebaugh —4 s n FACULTY ! I am not a teacher: only a fellow traveler of whom you asked the way. I pointed ahead - ahead of myself as well as you. 9 )¥- Mrs. Charles E. Green Miss Haynie S. Allen Mrs. Turman West o Miss Harriett Bridgewater Mrs. C. P. Montgomery Mrs. Arthur Webb Miss Lois Jenkins Mrs. Arthur Cooley Mrs. Robert Cosby - ■$ 10 } Mrs. L. C. Walton Mrs. C. J. Allard, Jr. Miss Mary Martin Mr. John Thornton Mrs. James A. Tilman, III Mrs. Herman Firebaugh Miss Barbara Jarvis Mrs. Nelson Worsham Mr. Edgar Bolte CLASSES SENIORS JUNIORS FRESHMEN EIGHTH GRADE - ! 12 CLASSES -■$ 13 j? CLASS OF ’49 MOTTO: What Is Worth Doing At All, Is Worth Doing Well COLORS: Maroon and Gold FLOWER: Iris President. Vice-President Secretary. Treasurer. Reporter. Sponsor. .H. H. Webb ..Barbara Ann Booker .Evelyn Brown .Helen Sprouse ..Barbara Ann Booker Mrs. H. L. Firebaugh MASCOT Garnetta Lyons - 4 { 14 ): - LOIS ANDERSON Library Staff 1945-’49 Volleyball 1945-’47 Basketball 1945-’47 Beta Club 1947-’49 Cafeteria Worker 1947-’49 HERBERT BELL xA y W ' O Safety Patrol 1947 Bus Driver 1947-’49 ' Baseball 1948-’49 F.F.A. 1946-’49 F.F.A. Reporter 1947-’48 F.F.A. Secretary 1948-’49 JIMMY CRUMP Football 1945-’49 Baseball 1945-’49 Basketball 1945-’48 Band 1948-’49 BARBARA ANN BOOKER Band 1948-’49 Glee Club 1946-’49 Student Council 1948-’49 F.H.A. Club 1946-’49 Vice-President and Re¬ porter of Senior Class Beta Club 1947-’49 Beta Club President 1948-’49 Editor-in-Chief of Annual Library Staff 1945-’49 WALTER DRINKARD 1 Student Council 1947-’48 S. C. Vice-President 1947-’48 Safety Patrol 1945-’46 Sophomore Class Vice-Pres. Junior Class President Basketball 1945-’48 Football 1946-’49 Annual Staff 1948-’49 Substitute Bus Driver 1948-’49 EVELYN MAE BROWN Freshman Class Vice-Pres. Sophomore Class Secretary Junior Class Secretary Senior Class Secretary Beta Club 1947-’49 Beta Club Vice-President 1948-’49 Annual Staff 1948-’49 Student Council 1947-’48 F.H.A. Club Reporter 1947-’48 Library Staff 1945-’47 TOMMY FARISS Library Staff 1945-’47 Basketball 1945-’48 Volleyball 1947-’48 Cafeteria Worker 1945-’49 Cafeteria Worker 1945-’46 F.H.A. Club 1946-’49 Safety Patrol 1946-’49 School Clerk 1947-’49 Volleyball 1947-’48 Glee Club 1947-’49 Student Council 1948-’49 Secretary of S. C. 1948-’49 Substitute Teacher 1948-’49 NANCY BROWN «S{ 15 Jfr- BERTHA GILLS Library Staff 1945-’49 F.H.A. Club 1946-’49 Volleyball 1946-’48 Glee Club 1947-’49 Safety Patrol 1948-’49 Student Council 1948-’49 School Clerk 1947-’48 N. B. GOODWYN F.F.A. 1946-’49 Baseball 1948-’49 Football 1948-’49 LAVERNE GROTZ Glee Club 1945-’49 F.H.A. Club 1945-’49 Cafeteria Worker 1946-’49 Safety Patrol 1948-’49 Volleyball 1946-’48 Softball 1946-’47 School Clerk 1947-’48 R. F. JESSUP F.F.A. 1945-’47 Football 1945-’49 Baseball 1947-’49 Substitute Bus Driver 1948-’49 ELIZABETH PITTS F.H.A. Club 1945-’49 Cafeteria Worker 1945-’49 Softball 1945-’49 Library Staff 1945- , 47 Glee Club 1945-’49 Safety Patrol 1946-’49 Sophomore Class Secretary DORIS POORE Cafeteria Worker 1946-’49 Beta Club 1947-’49 Glee Club 1947-’49 Student Council 1947-’49 S.C. Vice-President 1948-’49 Safety Patrol 1947-’49 Lt. in Safety Patrol 1948-’49 Assistant Editor of Annual 1948-’49 Substitute Teacher 1947-’49 S.C.A. 1945-’46 MARY RUTH ROBENS Library Staff 1945-’49 F.H.A. Vice-President 1948-’49 Beta Club 1947-’49 Beta Club Secretary 1948-’49 Safety Patrol Secretary 1948-’49 Student Council 1948-’49 Band 1948-’49 Glee Club 1948-’49 Softball 1946-’47 F.H.A. Club 1945-’49 BOB SHIRES Substitute Bus Driver 1948-’49 Annual Staff 1948-’49 Football 1948-’49 Baseball 1948-’49 16 HELEN SPROUSE H. H. WEBB Freshman Class President Sophomore Class Vice-Pres. Junior Class Vice-President Senior Class Treasurer Annual Staff 1948-’49 Student Council 1948-’49 Beta Club 1947-’49 Beta Club Treasurer 1948-’49 Glee Club 1945-’49 Glee Club Secy, and Treas. Captain of Safety Patrol F.H.A. Club Treasurer 1948-’49 EARL TILMAN F.F.A. Club 1945-’49 F.F.A. Vice-President 1947-’48 F.F.A. President 1948-’49 Glee Club 1948-’49 Football 1945-’49 Baseball 1946-’49 Safety Patrol 1946-’48 Bus Driver 1948 ’49 F.F.A. Club 1944-’46 Glee Club 1944-’49 Class Treasurer 1944-’45 Sophomore Class President Senior Class President Annual Staff 1948-’49 Student Council 1947-’48 Band 1948-’49 Bus Driver 1947-’49 Baseball 1945-’49 Football 1945-’49 ELEANOR WILKINSON F.H.A. Club 1946-’49 Glee Club 1946-’49 Softball 1947-’49 JOE CLAY WORSHAM POST GRADUATE Class of 1948 � ' --SJ 17 }• - CLASS OF ’50 President. Vice-President Secretary. Treasurer. Nancy Worsham ...Howard Clark ..Frances Smith .Elwood Lawson MOTTO: Let The Ropes Of The Past Ring The Bells Of The Future COLORS: Green and Silver FLOWER: Gardenia OUR JUNIOR CLASS September 9, 1948 was almost like any other September day. The sun rose as usual in the morning, but the rub lay in the necessity for human beings of school age to accompany the sun in that early morning activity. We rose, and after the ritual of dress and breakfast, we were ready to begin our Junior year in High School. Rather exciting it is to begin a new school year. There were schedules, classes, and words, words, words. They floated over our heads, out the window, with only a few accidentally registering on the gray matter. There was the Junior play. When “Grandad Steps Out” with Wilburn Batterson in his shoes, there was a price to pay, and Mary Jane Goodwyn as Tilly, the maid, almost lost her uniform to pay it. The Junior play was also momentous in that Rose Marie in her role of “Miss Abby’’ snared her man, “Big Jim Mahoney from Arizoney”. Jim Jervey was the lucky man, and “so big and strong and manly” in Miss Abby’s words. The Juniors rose to prominence in quite a number of activities. Our own Al¬ ice Webb captured the envied and esteemed office of President of the Student Council. Rose Marie Kammerer held two presidencies to the advantage of the Glee Club and F. H. A. Sallie Mae Hurt served as Secretary of the latter. Dottie Mann distinguished herself as President of the Jolly Six Federation of six coun¬ ties. In the F.F.A., Wilburn Batterson, Lawrence Allen, and Elwood Lawson held important offices. Our own class officers proved to be a capable group with Nan¬ cy Worsham as President, Howard Clark as Vice-President, Frances Smith as Secretary, and Elwood Lawson as Treasurer. Not the least of the Juniors’ activities was the Junior-Senior Banquet, and quite a gala affair that was with food and festivity galore. Later that season came our sports, one of which was the Girls’ Softball team, with Mary Jane Goodwyn as Captain and Nancy Worsham as Manager. The boys also had their sports. The baseball team consists of practically all of the Jun¬ ior boys. Now we are about to commence that event of lifetime, our Senior year in High School. Again one bright morning in June of 1950 we shall rise for our last day in High School. There will be laughing and gaiety, but as the sun sets on that last day, there will be tears at the thought of closing such a pleasant chapter in the life of every High School Student. Next Year will speak for itself, but true to our motto, we will “let the ropes of the past ring the bells of the future.” Nancy Worsham Bobby Adkins Lawrence Allen Bessie Angle Wilburn Batterson Shirley Dandridge Mary Jane Goodwyn Mary Ann Heath Sallie Mae Hurt Maude Ann Jackson Elane Jamerson Jimmy Jervey Rose Marie Karamerer Ann Kirby Dottie Mann Peggy Moore Martha Ann Pitts Donald Stewart Daisy Trantham Roxie Trantham Eileen Weakley Alice Webb Wesley Worsham George Wright -H 19 $• -- CLASS OF ’52 President.Ned West Vice-President.Rufus Sadler Secretary.Julia Tucker Treasurer.Margarette D. Carter MOTTO:Nothing Great Was Ever Achieved Without Enthusiam COLORS: Blue and White FLOWER: Dogwood POINTS OF INTEREST ON THE CLASS OF ’52 The class of ’52 was the original guinea pig for the eighth grade in the twelve year system. The class has twice sponsored magazine sales. We have twenty-five members in the Glee Club. In the Band we have seventeen. There are several prospects for this year’s ball team. Out of this class fifteen are members of the Safety Patrol. Two are members of the Library Staff. We have three Pianists. So far we’-ve tried to have two annual parties or picnics. QUOTES FROM US - “Slice ’em up like Caesar’’ Edward I didn’t have time. Berkeley Down at Midlothian we did Rufus Gonna be any eats? Shirley I don’t think so. Nelson Now heah ! Jean No let’s don’t. Sylvia Ah, phiffle. Charlsie Holy Cow. Lucy Loan me your comb. Bobby I don’t need no-- Hallie I’m late because— Pat Egads. Evelyn Who’s got my dress? Cyclops Becky Ain’t that touchin? Ward Baloney. Mag I know I can’t. Loxley What’s next class? Ned Un-unk. Arthur Nothin’ doin’. Waitsell “Wolf Call”. Mary C. I wish you’d shut up. Joe Ain’t it the truth. Jean T. Oh, I do declare. Agnes I don’t know. Mary M. They was. Harriet Good Night. ' Joyce Don’t worry ’bout it. Charlotte Now don’t forget. Martha Let me do it. Julia Sharpen my pencil. Merle No. ' Jean K. Great fathers. Mrs. Annie Mae What size, please? Franklin Chuck Did I ever tell you about- Aw, nah. Edward Coppedge Harriet Cosby Hallie Creed Shirley Daniels Charlotte Firebaugh Charlsie Franklin Lucy Worsham Jean Kilby Waitsell Gwaltney Evelyn Hancock Joe Michael Mary Morris Patricia Jones Jean Moss Annie Mae Puett Berkley Slachter Arthur Smith Barbara Smith Sylvia Starr Agnes Stratton Jean Tunstall Francis Urbine Betty Ward Merle Watson Nelson Batterson Joyce Blankenship Rebekah Bradbury Mary Carneal Martha Jane Clayton CLASS OF ’53 President. Vice-President Secretary. Treasurer. Watchdog. Jesse C. Green, Jr. ..Norma Jean Carr .Shirley Dalton .Louise Davis ..William Thornton MOTTO: It Can Be Done NAME: “The Three Eights” COLORS: Blue and Gold FLOWER: Pansy OUR SCHOOL Down in the heart of old Virginia On the summit of a plain Stands the Powhatan High School building Where each of us have years to gain. We hope for our school — the best, That you can readily see; And when you’ve read this over I’m sure you’ll agree with me. Our principal and our teachers Really are our best friends, And if we work and never shirk, They’ll stay by us ’till the end. There’s been no time for flirting, Just slightly more for fun, For as you know our quizzes Keep us ever on the run. Some may feel down-hearted Because the grade seemed steep But just keep trying with all your might, And you’ll pass, there’s no reason to weep! Norma Jean Carr 4 { 22 } - First Row: Dickie Barden, Mable Beverley, Shirley Breedlove, Phyllis Brown, Jo Ann Carr, Clarence Cochran, Aubrey Condrey. Second Row: Charles Cosby, Doris Condrey, Anna Lee Davis, Nancy Don- athan, Bobby Golden, James Grotz, Russell Harris. Third Row: Sammy Sue Hurt, Evelyn Lee Jessup, Katherine Kammerer, Joyce Morris, Thelma Myer, Jane Nicholls, Helen Norcross. Fourth Row: Avalee Osborne, Feme Osborne, Grace Owen, Douglas Pal- more, David Poore, Nancy Seay, Sidney Stokes. Filth Row:Kathleen Sullivan, Frazier Toms, Junior Trantham, Ervin Wal¬ ker, Thelma Walker, Betty West, Laura West. Sixth Row: Katherine Wood. 5 { 23 SEVENTH GRADE FIRST ROW: Frank Clayton, Carl Paige Heath, Talley Sue Shaw, Vir¬ ginia Bishop, Jacquelin Pickels, Nancy Slachter. SECOND ROW: Bobby Leistra, Virginia White, Betty Combs, Jimmy Wright, Melvin Moore, Dan Piercy. THIRD ROW: Nancy Gills, Lawrence Anderson, Carroll Parrish, Jimmy Davis. Lee Puett. Mary Ann Bass, TEACHER, Mrs. C. J. Allard, Jr. FIRST ROW: Lawrence Newell, Jesse Newell, James Bishop, Christine Clements, Jane Davies, Janice Bonovitch. SECOND ROW: Patsy Fuller, John Fariss, Ellis Palmore, Shirley Mic¬ hael, Edith Clarke, Margaret Combs. THIRD ROW: Paul Perkins, Reginald Batterson, Alma Brown, Jimmie Layne, Bobby Smith, Eugene Butler. FOURTH ROW: Norma Sue Rafferty, Marie Cave, Earl Dandridge Jr., Gaye Walker, Virginia Gills, Nancy Settle, TEACHER, Mrs. L. C. Walton. «f24 - SIXTH GRADE FIRST ROW: Harold Watson, Buddy Moss, Gray Blankenship, Evelyn Poore. SECOND ROW: Ola Mae Blevins, Ann Barden, Carolyn Jennings, Eliza¬ beth Kennon, Ann Wright, Janie Glenn. THIRD ROW: Buster Wilkinson, Edward Stewart, Frank Williams, Les¬ lie Moore, Maynard Hall, Buddy Hurt. FOURTH ROW: Mary Belle Trent, Mildred Lawson, Mary Layne, Nan¬ cy Nichols, Nancy Adams, Mildred Batterson. FIFTH ROW:Cleo Trent, Jean Lawson, Lelia Spicer, John Bryant, Blaine Golden, Joe Gerken, TEACHER, Mrs. Robert Cosby. FIRST ROW: Zaro Cook, Joyce Bradbury, Hazel Condrey, Bobby Cosby, James Thornton, Clark Worsham. SECOND ROW: Bobby Parrish, Leon Jessup, Billy Kornegay, Lois Pier- cy, Lewis Lawson, Ralph Barden. THIRD ROW: George Lee, James Condrey, Richard White, June Shiflett, Janet Carr, Maxine Moore. FOURTH ROW: Laura Batterson, Alma West, Ruth Stokes, Nita Ander¬ son, Oliver Morrison, Alton Lawson. FIFTH ROW: Florence Emerson. Jeanette Jackson, Catherine Adams, Alice Smith, James Norcross, Betty Beverley, TEACHER, Mrs. Arthur Cooley. - ( 25 FIFTH GRADE FIRST ROW: David Harris, Betty Stuart Jones, Doris Adkins. SECOND ROW: Kinsey Bass Green, Jane Puett, Betty Joan Weakley, Harold Condrey, Grey Jessup. THIRD ROW: Allen Gills, Nick Elam, Alton Smith, Patty Racer, Dorothy Wells, Bessie Tilman. FOURTH ROW: Eldridge Williams, Letha Bradbury, Joyce Drinkard, Aubrey Morris, Joan Bass, Betty Jane Willis. FIFTH ROW: Germaine Franklin, Dorothy Allen, Homer Zartman, Sally Montgomery, Iris Walker, Steve Wright, TEACHER, Miss Lois Jenkins. FIRST ROW: Otis Shaw, Ed Barden, Mary Ann Williams, Durwood Davis, Burnett Jeter. SECOND ROW: Allan Martin, David Barden, Mayo West, Anna Jane Tran- tham, Carrol Watson, Faith Ellen Daniels. THIRD ROW: Jeff Carter, Jean Wells, Estelle Butler, Katherine Gerken, Royall Palmore, Wayne Clements. FOURTH ROW: Imogene Hopper, Arthur Emerson, Frankie Gerken, Herbert Golden, Winfrey Williams, Ronnie Davis. FIFTH ROW: Raymond Williams, Louise Smith, Ruth Bishop, Louis Ur- bine, Annie Mae Kaywood, Helene Frame, TEACHER, Mrs. Arthur Webb. 26 FOURTH GRADE FIRST ROW: Leonard Walker, Janice Blankenship, Martha Southern, Maude Eloise Powell, Stuart Davis, Roy Watson. SECOND ROW: Frances Blankenship, Laura Allen, Frances Denton, Gail Mann, Aubrey Worsham, Ellen Williams, Karen Mann. THIRD ROW: Sarah Jane Firebaugh, Carol Hubbard, Constance Bull, Billy Wells, Bobby Blankenship, Billy Franklin, Barbara Robbins, Aileen Shaffer. FOURTH ROW: Norma Jean Lawson, Douglas Clements, Joseph Lewis, Archie Goodwyn, Dallas Ward, Linda Perkins. FIFTH ROW: Juanita Rickman, Edith Mae Frame, Mary W. Brown, Mel¬ vin Frame, Charles Blevins, William Skipper, John Duty, TEA¬ CHER, Mrs. Montgomery. FIRST ROW: Barbara Donathan, Irene Dunaham, Evelyn Breedlove,-Roa- ger Martin, Julia Wright, Mary Louise Summers, Arleen Vaughn, Bonnie Jean Shaw. SECOND ROW:LaVerne Tucker, Shirley Steffenhagen, Louise Campbell, Virginia Mars, Richard Bishop, Gray Lawson, Martha Chenault. THIRD ROW: Norman West, Goldie Mars, Niles Hopper, Shirley Wood, Robert Bishop, Bernard Hague. FOURTH ROW: Elbert Hodges, Thomas Clayton, Grant Shifflet, Joe Morris, Gladys Cave, Carol Page West, Ann Bodie, Howard Porch. FIFTH ROW: Harrison Weaver, Frankie Cave, Charles Breedlove, Shir¬ ley Denton, Vernon Stratton, Harold Hodges, Mrs. Michael. THIRD GRADE FIRST ROW: Joyce Ransone, Helen Wells, Joyce Davis, Mary Ann Clay¬ ton. SECOND ROW: Buddy Daniels, Charlie Spencer, Carroll Palmore, Nan¬ cy Barden, Patsy Morris. THIRD ROW: Roy Johnson, Bobby Moore, Armond Combs, Christian Goodwyn, Mary Byrd Micou, Walter Davis. FOURTH ROW: Roy Pack, Billy Stratton, Tommy Dalton, Jimmy Willis, Gary Bonovitch. FIFTH ROW: Audrey Gerken, Nickey Reams, Dorothy Simpson, Edith Anderson, Elwood Weaver, Haywood Dunivan, TEACHER, Miss Harriet Bridgewater. FIRST ROW: Patricia Breedlove, Ranny Morrison, Owen Walker, A1 Bottoms, Nancy Weaver. SECOND ROW: Barbara Berger, Alice White, Lorena Denton, Betty Shaw, Wilbur Webb, Jo Elam. THIRD ROW: Ted Adams, Jean Goodwin, Henry Morris, Maxie Duty, Anne Lloyd, Frances Richardson. FOURTH ROW: Helen Shiflett, Tommy Gills, Allen Clayton, Leroy Gol¬ den, Wesley Johnson, Connie Walker. FIFTH ROW: Billy Stapelkamp, Eva Hodges, Florine Webb, Robert Duty, Kenneth Moore, Dannie Davis, Jean Bass, TEACHER, Miss Ann Mc¬ Dowell. - { 28 } - SECOND GRADE FIRST ROW: Betty Lou Blevins, Doris Pitts, Audrey Dunham, David Cave, Harriet Carter, Joe Barden, Kenneth Shiflett, Philip Harris, B. K. Cosby, Dale Reece, Curtis Lawson. SECOND ROW: Brenda May, Gaynell Hunley, Gloria Nichols, Carl Wil¬ liams, Roger Cook, Mary Edith Carter, Artie Jessup, John Canada, Sammy May, Jimmy Car, Stuart Butler. THIRD ROW: Connie Kennon, Daisy Hutson, Rosie Anderson, Rita Hop¬ per, Earl Worsham, Malcolm Campbell, Eugene Smith, Stephen Johnson, Jimmy Moyer, Douglas Troian. FOURTH ROW: Nancy Kate Keenum, Gerald Hatcher, Katrinka Murphey, Doris Weaver, Clifton Green, Jimmy Reece, TEACHER, Miss Allen. FIRST ROW: Frankie Mead, Norman Watson, Gene Dandridge, James Frame, Barbara Blankenship, Asterie Clark, Grayle Hunley. SECOND ROW: Moody Robbins, Jackie May, Mary Finchum, Sidney Bradbury, Shelby Johnson, Carolyn Falls. THIRD ROW: Estelle Lawson, Jonnie Leadbetter, Gerry Piercy, Harley Bishop, Jonnie Campbell, Ernie Bradbury. FOURTH ROW: Coleman Mann, Nancy Lee Murdock, Gabe Cosby, Shir¬ ley Mitchell, Charles Kaywood, Reva Mae Finchum, Libby McDer¬ mott, TEACHER, Mrs. Turman West. i 29 ) - FIRST GRADE FIRST ROW: Alvin Perry, Robin Lester, Artie Deininger, Kenneth Bell, Larry Glenn, John Clark II, Juanita Simpson, Wayne Moore. SECOND ROW: Marie Spring, Stuart Skipper, Meaux Thornton, Dorothy Gills, I. B. Wilson, Jr., Raymond Wright, Crown Johnson. THIRD ROW: Russell Perry, Thaida Duty, Alan Willis, Jimmy Babcock, Charlotte Vaughn, Glen Stanbaugh. FOURTH ROW: Carol Nichols, Walter Denton, Carol King, Nichols Hurt, Douglas Walker, Robert Laws, TEACHER, Mrs. Green. FIRST ROW: John Cook, Garnetta Lyons, June Davis, Hazel White, Oscar Rickman, Buddy Davis, Mary Estell Marano. SECOND ROW: Mary Margaret Maxey, Reginald Mitchell, Wayne Boothe, Selden West, Douglas Bonovitch, John Alan Hall, Dorothy Jane Frame. THIRD ROW: Bernice Blevins, Thomas Gerken, Mary Barden, Joan Dun- ivan, Franklin Emerson, Lucille Campbell, George Lloyd White. FOURTH ROW: Gloria May, Jean Heath, Ruby LaFoon, Shirley Ann Seay, Jimmy Falls, Bobby Childress, Dorothy Seay. FIFTH ROW: Arthur Weaver, Carolyn Hopper, Janet Harris, Edward Rickman, Barbara Taylor, Thomas Spencer, Norman Hicks, TEA¬ CHER, Mrs. A. Sheller. 30 FORTY-NINERS -■€{ 31 CLASS HISTORY It was first full moon, month of September, year of 1945, or so they say; we no disagree, we freshmen. We were the young tribe whose trail would end in the year of 1949. This heap big tribe consisted of several smaller ones, they being the Powhatan Orangeblacks, Belona Way- sides, and the Clayville Runwilds, There were, as we entered camp the first morning, some ra¬ ther odd glances and peculiar motions from the lawmaking council, which we later learned was the Faculty. This caused much excitement, and we were about ready to don warpaint, when our chief, Miss Martin, advised against doing so. We therefore, settled down with the hope that many new events and much knowledge would come our way. In vain we waited. At the end of the term, however, we were very much aroused and amazed at a meeting held in honor of the foremost tribe, the Seniors. They were thereby given huge documents proclaiming their ability to leave camp as much learned tribesmen. This incident gave our heavy hearts and heads, mixed emo¬ tions of both hope and horror. The following fall, we returned to camp as Sophomores, meaning “Wise Fools”. We re¬ gretted that our chief, Miss Martin could not remain with us, but she was needed for the incom¬ ing tribe, for both the purposes of teaching and taming. However, we were equally delighted with our new leader, Miss Gills. During the first part of the second term, we regretted the leav¬ ing of our chief, but in her place came another, Mr. Thornton. This chief was quite different from any ever encountered before. He gave us moments of murder, but by mercy we survived, and ended the year, liking our new chi ef very much. This year, we left for the first time feeling as if a small amount of the efforts leading to the mechanism below the scalp, had at least pene¬ trated the surface. The tribe had now progressed to the seat of the Juniors, the second highest tribe, leading henceforth to the ceremony. We, for the first time could see in the horizon, things of which as bystanders, we had only witnessed before. And so, with happy hearts and hindered heads, we took our picks and began to dig for our documents, and anxiously we looked forward to all of the thrills, trials, and temptations involving the Senior tribe. Our chief for this year was Mrs. Firebaugh. Our tribe leaders were; President, Walter Drinkard; Vice-President, Helen Sprouse; Secretary, Evelyn Brown; and Treasurer, Doris Poore. This year, two new activities were add¬ ed to the agenda. A Business Course was installed, whereupon several of the members applied for admission. In the newly organized Student Council, Drinkard and Brown served as officers. Several of the tribe also served on the Library Staff. But, upon their efforts endeavoring to make their work less work, they were still able to participate in a good many other activities. Brown, Booker, Sprouse, Robens, Anderson, and Poore were elected to membership in the Beta Club. This fact must or may, in some small event, show evidence of the mental capacity of the tribe. Our social responsibilities were not to be forgotten, and in April we entertained the Sen¬ iors at a banquet and formal dance. This was a success and fully enjoyed by both tribes. We had, before this, given a games party and sold stationery for the prupose of raisingfunds for the fundamentals of such an affair. Another important and exciting event was the receiving of our class rings. In September, we all returned, again choosing Mrs. Firebaugh as our chief for the coming year. Our tribe leaders were: President, H. H. Webb; Vice-President, Barbara Ann Booker; Secretary, Evelyn Brown; Treasurer, Helen Sprouse; and for Reporter, Barbara Ann Booker. We, being now on top of the totem pole, of course, received much criticism from the critics. But, this was nothing new, and so with courage we faced the coming year, as being one we will remember and cherish as being an asset to our camp, as well as to our tribe. Our largest pro¬ jects for the coming year will be the production of the Senior play and the publishing of the Big Chief. The Forty-niners, along with the other tribes, have been quite excited over the musical program installed this year. Surely it has been a great temptation for us all to carry our tom¬ toms to make merry in music. This, however, was an unreasonable possibility, but several of the tribe - Robens, Booker, Webb, and Crump did join the Band, while many others joined the Glee Club. 32 f - There have been many remarks about us; many wonder whether or not our mental instru¬ ment contains the sufficient amount of intelligence to be Seniors. We never listen to such, and still remain diligently digging for dignity and our diplomas. For we are the Forty-niners of the twentieth century, and we have, we feel, found our gold here in different matter and ma¬ terial. And as we now approach the end of our trail, our memories return to the past years spent at our camp: to the fellowship of our fellow tribesmen, the guidance of our instructors, and the joys surrounding our school days. We feel that we can well say that we face the future with high hopes and ideals, as we bid farewell to our “happy hunting ground”. LITERARY NEWS The following list of books have been written by the Forty-niners, and are hereby left to the Library, in the hope that they may some¬ what broaden the reading material available. THE SECRET OF GETTING ALONG WITH TEACHERS....Nancy Brown MR. THORNTON AND THE STRAIGHTEDGE.Doris Poore MR. CARTER AND THE BUS GOVERNORS.H. H. Webb LONG, LANKY AND LONESOME.Tommy Fariss ALGEBRA I IN THREE YEARS.Jimmy Crump THE ART OF SKIPPING CLASSES.........Herbert Bell NEW ACQUAINTANCES.Joan Toms TOMORROW WILL BE BETTER.Earl Tilman THE REPUBLICAN PARTY.Bertha Gills THE LIFE OF JIMMY CRUMP.Evelyn Brown SHOTGUNS AND SIDEBURNS.....Walter Drinkard MEMOIRS FROM MURPHYS.LaVerne Grotz THE LOST AND FOUND DEPARTMENT.Barbara Ann Booker THE SHORT AND THE FAT.Mary Ruth Robens LIFE IN THE CITY.Eleanor Wilkinson THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT.........R. F. Jessup SILENCE...Lois Anderson BOYS BEWARE.Elizabeth Pitts THEMES.N. B. Goodwyn SKUNKS.Helen Sprouse FIREBAUGHS, FORDS AND FRUSTRATION.Bob Shires 33 SMOKE SCENES One warm midsummer night, we were gathered around a campfire. I began to get sleepy, as people often do, from gazing so long at the fire. Suddenly the curling smoke rose, and I saw the “Powhatan Indians” baseball team getting ready for the new season. To my amazement, Earl Tilman was the coach. The next vision was that of Barbara Ann Booker putting the finishing touches on her latest book, “How To Teach Geometry”. The companion to this is to be “Mathematical Madhouse”. Funny, but the smoke seems to be curling in strange angles and circles. I reclined and waited in suspense to see what the next puff of smoke would bring. And I saw, as the smoke grew pale, Helen Sprouse, preparing a patient for an operation, at one of the local hospitals. As I walked down the hall, I passed by a door, with a sign in huge letters, “Lois An¬ derson, DIETITION”. On my way out, I met Doris Poore, another nurse coming in to go on duty. The scene began to fade and a large planing mill appeared. The owner was, of course, N. B. Goodwyn, following in his father’s footsteps. R. F. Jessup was his partner there. The smoke lingered as if it dreaded to leave. A large office came into view, where some men had come in to inquire about work. Behind the manager’s desk sat H. H. Webb. Nearby his secretary, Elizabeth Pitts, was taking dictation. The next burst of smoke brought forth the interior of a school building. There, writing a test on the board, was the History teacher, Joan Toms. I lifted my eyes from the scene of the interior, and looked through the window into the school yard and there was Nancy Brown in¬ structing the grade children in wholesome, happy games. The fire crackled and the smoke began to take on a smooth and easy tempo, and then all of a sudden, it began to jerk. Little wonder, for the scene was that of Benny Goodman’s orchestra, with Mary Ruth Robens playing first clarinet. Eagerly I awaited the next scene. It was the Win¬ chester Gun Company. Bob Shires, assistant manager, had just patented his latest model rifle. The fire blazed, and I saw the laying of the cornerstone for a new dormitory for girls at Longwood College. Bertha Gills, now Dean of this nationally known college, was placing the mortar around the stone. As this scene resolved itself, I saw Broadway. There the new sensa¬ tional actor, Senor Walter Drinkard, was starring in “Song of the Islands”. Those sideburns and that mustache must have impressed somebody. The smoke grew thick, and in a few moments I saw Murphy’s Department Store. A very well dressed lady came out of the door. As the scene came closer, I recognized LaVerne Grotz. She had married the manager’s grandson, and now they owned the store. The fire blazed again, and a radio station was to be seen. A program called “Our Favorite Marriage” was leaving the air. Evelyn Brown and Jimmy Crump were the main characters. The announcer, Herbert Bell, had just informed the listeners that Trailway’s rates on round trip tickets to the moon, were the cheapest ever to be offered by any travel agency. After the c om¬ mercial came Tommy Fariss, news commentator, who would now give his views of the news. The fire was almost gone now, but I could see another scene faintly.lt was that of Paris, where Eleanor Wilkinson, opera singer, was visiting on her tour of foreign countries. I sat staring, wondering what the next moment would bring. The fire blazed lower. It was no use. I had seen the futures of my classmates forecast in smoke. It was all over. Lazily I joined the crowd in the short journey home. I hummed softly to myself as we rode along. You guessed it - “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”. 34 • JOKES Joe: “My wife has just run away with a man in my car.” Herbert: “Great Scott man, not your new car?” Eleanor: “That gal certainly puts on the dog.” Joan: “What do you mean?” Eleanor: “Her father is an undertaker down in Georgia, and she tells everybody he’s a South¬ ern Planter.” Miss Scott: “Now, H. H., where is Cleveland?” H. H. Webb: “Cleveland is in Washington today, and Bob Feller’s pitching.” A man about to be electrocuted phoned his lawyer, Bob Shires. “They are about ready to put me in the electric chair,” he said. “What do I do now?” To this Bob answered, helpfully, “Don’t sit down.” Mr. Brown: “Young man, are you able to support a family?” Jimmy Crump: “Now see here sir. All I aim to do is support your daughter. The rest of you will have to shift for yourselves. Mrs. Carter: “Harriet is so smart, she has arranged a little piece for the piano.” Mr. Carter: “Fine, now why doesn’t she arrange a little peace for her parents?” Miss Scott: “I understand you have gone in for writing. Have you sold anything?” Barbara: “Oh, my yes, first the piano, then the trombone, then the radio.” “And so,” said the judge to the defendant. “I’ve decided to give your wife $50 a month.” Walter: “That’s fine, judge. I’ll slip her a couple of bucks myself now and then.” Man rushing into store: “Let me have a mouse trap.” LaVerne: “Just a minute, sir.” Man: “Hurry, I’ve got to catch a bus.” LaVerne: “I’m sorry sir, they don’t come that large.” Policeman: “Can’t you see that sign, Fine for parking”? Earl: “Yeah, and I heartily agree.” “I prescribe absolute quiet for your husband,” said Dr. Rucker. “Here’s a sleeping powder.” “When do I give it to him,” asked Mrs. Tilman. Doctor: “You don’t give it to him, you take it yourself.” Nancy: “i’ll have you know I’m going to marry a gentleman and a scholar.” Mary Ruth: “You can’t do that; it’s bigamy.” Doctor (after examining patient) “I don’t like the looks of your husband.” Mrs. Firebaugh: “Neither do I, Doctor, but he’s good to our children.” Teacher: “Now, N. B., if I subtract ten eggs from a gross, what’s the difference?” N.B.: “That’s what I say. Who cares?” Boss to R.F., coming in late: “You should have been here half an hour ago.” R.F.: “Why, what happened?” Elizabeth to lady: “I don’t know what’s the matter with the man over there. He was so attentive a few moments ago, and now he won’t even look at me. Lady: “Perhaps he saw me come in. He’s my husband.” Mr. Sprouse: “What are your young man’s intentions, Helen?” Helen: “Well, Daddy, he’s keeping me pretty much in the dark.” Dr. Bradley: “Did you take that box of pills I gave you?” Tommy: “Yes, but I don’t feel any better. I guess the lid hasn’t opened yet.” 35 WHO’S WHO MOST POPULAR Helen Sprouse H. H. Webb MOST TALENTED Barbara Ann Booker Walter Drinkard WITTIEST Mary Ruth Robens Bob Shires CUTEST Helen Sprouse Earl Tilman BEST ALL AROUND Doris Poore R. F. Jessup BEST LOOKING Bertha Gills H. H. Webb BEST SPORT Helen Sprouse Joe Clay Worsham MOST ATHLETIC Elizabeth Pitts Earl Tilman - 4{ 36 ' Hi WHO’S WHO biggest baby LaVerne Grotz Tommy Fariss BIGGEST FLIRT Elizabeth Pitts H. H. Webb MOST ORIGINAL Barbara Ann Booker Bob Shires MOST LOYAL Barbara Ann Booker Tommy Fariss FRIENDLIEST Helen Sprouse Bob Shires MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Barbara Ann Booker H. H. Webb 1 TEACHERS’ PETS Nancy Brown Tommy Fariss -4 37 THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Forty-niners of Powhatan High School, being of sound body and sane mind (although questioned by many) do hereby make, and publish our last will and testament. Unto the Faculty, we will and bequest our great intelligence. From experience, we know it is a hard task to instruct the student body of Powhatan High School. To the Eighth Grade, we leave fruit from our tree of knowledge, with the sincere hope and belief, that “from a tiny acorn may spring forth a mighty tree”. To the Fresham Class, we leave our Senior room, with the thought that a good environment always helps. To our successors, the Junior Class, we leave our place on the totem pole. May they re¬ main perched there, upheld by much gravity and dignity. I, H. H. Webb, leave all of the vital information I have obtained, to Julia, Jean and Charlot¬ te. Now are you satisfied? I, Elizabeth Pitts, leave my excess fat to Ann Kirby. I, Barbara Ann Booker, leave my worn, torn and battered Geometry book, along with tools, to Peggy Moore. I hope you’ll get a better “angle” on the stuff than I did. I, Walter Drinkard, leave, with the help of those demerits, of course. I, Bob Shires, leave my ability to shoot a gun to Dottie Mann. I, Eleanor Wilkerson, leave my high grades to any student who may be in need of them next year. I, Earl Tilman, leave number seventeen to Eileen Weakley I, Nancy Brown, leave my ability to get along with teachers to Jim Jervey. I, Joe Worsham, leave my ability to get along with everyone to Charlotte Firebaugh. I, Lois Anderson, leave my quiet and studious ways to Sallie Mae Hurt, the little flirt. I, Tommy Fariss, leave my position as President of the “Shmoo Club”, to RoseKammerer. I, LaVerne Grotz, leave my chaperonage of Betty Ward to any student with a strong con¬ stitution and shoe soles. I, Mary Ruth Robens, leave my likeable and humorous ways, until I return as a Post Grad¬ uate next year. I, Joan Toms, leave my quiet ways to Lucy Worsham. I, Evelyn Brown, leave nothing. I am saving it all for Jimmy. I, Bertha Gills, leave my love for the “Republican Party” to Red Stewart. I, Herbert Bell, leave my ability to cut classes to the lucky fellow next year. I, Jimmy Crump, leave - if they’ll let me. I, Helen Sprouse, leave my skunk money to Mrs. Firebaugh. I, N. B. Goodwyn, leave my motor bike, along with my chauffeur’s license, to Wesley Wor¬ sham. I, R. F. Jessup, leave my interest in girls to Howard Clark. I, Doris Poore, do hereby will to the class of ’50, a portion of my teaching ability, and to the Library a neatly bound volume of my thesis on “Practice Teaching”. All the remainder of our property, not included in the above, such as potted plants, vanity dresser, mouse traps, mirrow, pencil sharpener, our list of demerits, and the other miscel¬ laneous articles in Mrs. Firebaugh’s desk, to be sold at an auction sale in June, 1949. We do hereby designate and appoint Mrs. Jimmy Tilman, under bond of $150,000, as sole executor of this, our last will and testament. In witness whereof, we, as a class, have to this document affixed our seals, this day of June, one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. Signed: Class of 1949 Witnesses: Bertha Gills Doris Poore ALMA MATER There comes a time, when all must part, Each one going upon his separate way. A time that is held so dear by every heart, As we come to the close of a perfect day. For the guidance you have given us, Through the years which now are past; For the joy and ever-inspiring trust - How we wish that it could last. But with tomorrow, we must leave thee, A new life for ourselves we will begin. May we like you ever remain to be, And by faith, we can but win. Barbara Ann Booker -4 39 4 - SNAPSHOTS 1. The Old Lamplighters. 2. Mountain Rosalee. 3. Southern Senior Belles. 4. Shoeless Serenade. 5. Easy Going. 6. Two Southern Beauties. 7. Sweet Georgia Brown. 8. Moral Support. ACTIVITIES - ■{41 President. Vice-President Secretary. Treasurer. Watchdog.. Advisor.. .Alice Webb ..Doris Poore .Nancy Brown .Peggy Moore ..Ned West Mr. H. L. Firebaugh STUDENT COUNCIL First Row: Helen Sprouse, Shirley Dalton, Nancy Brown, Alice Webb, Peggy Moore, Frances Smith, Rose Kammerer. Second RowiMary Ruth Robens, Rebekah Bradbury, Ned West, Bertha Gills, Mary Carneal, Barbara Ann Booker, Howard Clark, Mr. Firebaugh, Jesse Green, Doris Poore. The Student Council of Powhatan High School is now in its second year of existence. Our aim is to help students see and participate in a more democratic organization in the school. This year we will inaugurate the merit system for the first time, which we hope will increase student morale. Many other committees are at work and report regularly on phases of student activity. To this end we solicit the full cooperation of all students and parents of all students. We are on our way. 42 ) ' •- THE BETA CLUB President.Barbara Ann Booker Vice-President.Evelyn Brown Secretary.Mary Ruth Robens Treasurer.Helen Sprouse Advisor.Miss Mary Ann Martin First Row: Miss Martin, Evelyn Mae Brown, Barbara Ann Booker, Mary Ruth Robens, Helen Sprouse. Second Row: Mary Bishop, Peggy Moore, Rose Kammerer, Lois And¬ erson, Howard Clark, Doris Poore, Alice Webb, Shirley Ann Dandridge. The promotion of honesty, service, leadership, and scholarship is the purpose of the Beta Club. The club tries to meet these standards through several projects connected with the school, during each year. Membership in the Beta Club is limited to those students of high scho¬ lastic standing. Before election to membership into the club, the student must make an average grade of 90, and no grade below 85. Highlights of the year include the candlelight ceremony inducting new members. One social affair is also sponsored by the Betas. At the present time, we are anxiously anticipating the annual Beta Convention, a thrill and inspira¬ tion to all attending. THE BIG CHIEF STAFF Editor-in-Chief_Barbara Ann Booker Assistant Editor.Doris Poore Business Manager.Walter Drinkard Art Editor.Helen Sprouse Photo Editor.Evelyn Brown Club Editor.Bob Shires Advertising Manager.H. H. Webb First Row: Helen Sprouse, Doris Poore, Barbara Ann Booker, Walter Drinkard, Evelyn Brown. Second Row: Bob Shires, Mrs. Firebaugh, H. H. Webb. Deadline, dummy, photographer, pictures, ads, and annuals. These and quite a few other words, too numerous and perhaps better not men¬ tioned, have been the bywords of the Staff and Senior Class for the past few months. However, we have managed to live through it all, and have, in some form or manner, achieved our goal: that of publishing the 1949 “Big Chief”. In a typical American High School such as ours, it has not been an easy task to portray in book form, the true spirit and atmo¬ sphere which prevails around us. We have attempted, however, to bring you something of our life here during this year. May our efforts not have been in vain. May you comprehend our yearbook to be as its name- “yearbook”. A year quite like it there has never been, and one quite like it will never come again. And so, may we have in our humble ef¬ forts, captured and retained a small amount of its glory in the 1949 “Big Chief”. For now there is nothing left but majestic memory. - 44 f - THE SAFETY PATROL Captain...Helen Sprouse Secretary.Mary Ruth Robens Lieutenants.Doris Poore Julia Tucker Nelson Batterson Advisor.Mr. H. L. Firebaugh First Row: Second Row: Third Row: Fourth Row: Elizabeth Pitts, Berkley Slachter, Francis Urbine, Wait- sell Gwaltney, Howard Clark. Nancy Brown, Alice Webb, Elane Jamerson, Evelyn Han¬ cock, Bessie Angle, Dorothy Mann, Maude Ann Jackson, Avelee Osborne. LaVerne Grotz, Jean Kilby, Bertha Gills, Rebekah Brad¬ bury, Harriet Cosby, Charlsie Franklin, Barbara Smith, Evelyn Brown, Mary Ann Heath, Mr. Firebaugh. Mary Ruth Robens, Julia Tucker, Helen Sprouse, Doris Poore, Nelson Batterson. STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN. The Safety Patrol is as the name suggests, and we try to promote the safety and welfare of children in transit to and from school. Here is a hard working group of students serving on a volunteer basis, without praise or profit. In rain or shine, they are on duty--often praised by the State Department of Education for organiza¬ tion and efficiency; sometimes fussed at by strudents in the wrong.The Safety Patrol has made an outstanding contribution to our school within the last six years. -■€{ 45 ffr THE GLEE CLUB President.Rose Kammerer Vice-President.H.H. Webb Secretary-Treasurer.Helen Sprouse Director.Mr. Charles Lamphere First Row: Second Row: Third Row: Fourth Row: Fifth Row: Shirley Dalton, Frances Smith, Nancy Donathan, Hannah Boyer, Katherine Kammerer, Patricia Jones, Jean Kilby, Nancy Brown, Annie Mae Puett, Jo Ann Carr, Phyllis Brown, Norma Jean Carr, Sue Hurt, Fern Osborne, Ruthie Hensley. Grace Owen, Jean Moss, Dorothy Mann, Shirley Daniels, Jane Nicholls, Avalee Osborne, Jean Tunstall, Mary Jane Goodwyn, Charlotte Firebaugh, Rebekah Bradbury, Kath¬ leen Sullivan, Harriet Cosby, Mary Ruth Robens, Jesse Green, Thelma Walker, Joyce Morris. Mr. Lamphere, Maude Ann Jackson, Chari sie Franklin, Bessie Angle, Nannie Seay, Nancy Worsham, Berkley Sla- chter, Earl Tilman, Joe Michael, Ervin Walker, Evelyn Brown, Shirley Dandridge, Lucy Worsham, Margaret Car¬ ter, Mary Carneal, Julia Tucker, LaVerne Grotz. Bertha Gills, Eleanor Wilkinson, Peggy Moore, Martha Jane Clayton, Elane Jamerson, Helen Sprouse, Martha Ann Pitts, Louise Davis, Elizabeth Pitts, Alice Webb, Doris Poore, Sally Mae Hurt, Ann Kirby, Evelyn Hancock, Joyce Blankenship, Rose Kammerer, Betty Ward. Barbara Ann Booker, Joan Toms, Donald Stewart, H. H. Webb, Jimmy Jervey, Waitsell Gwaltney, Hallie Creed. -4 46 Powhatan High School Band Directed by- Mr. Chas. H. Lamphere Personnel: Flute: Charlotte Firebaugh, Alma Brown; Saxophone : H.H.Webb, Shirley Dalton, Lois Piercy; French Horn: Jean Moss, Grace Owen; Trumpet and Cornet : Leonard Walker, Carolyn Jennings, Ned West, Joe Michael, Buddy Moss, Steve Wright, Louise Davis, Paul Perkins, Jimmy Crump, Wayne Clements; Clarinet : Thelma Walker, Mary Ruth Robens, Evelyn Hancock, Harriet Cosby, Rebekah Bradbury, Shirley Daniels, Maude Eloise Pow¬ ell, Dan Piercy, Shirley Michaels, Betty West, Jean Tunstall, Nick Elam, Jane Davies, Hallie Creed. Gray Blankenship, Patty Racer, Bobby Cosby, Baritone and Bass Horn: Francis Urbine, Ervin Walker, Julia Tucker; Trombone : Edward Coppedge, Bobby Smith, Jimmie Layne, Jesse C. Green, Jr., Barbara Ann Booker; Cymbals: Joyce Blankenship; Drums: Elizabeth Kennon, Berkley Stachter, Margarette Carter. The Story The first organized music instruction ever given in Pow¬ hatan High School was begun in Sept. 1948 under the direc¬ tion of Mr. Charles H. Lamphere who was emploued by the school board for two days a week to teach band and choral work here. There are now forty-six people in our band. Our first concert was given on Dec. 12, 1948 after three months’ practice to the largest audience ever assembled in the school. They were packed to the front doors and even outside. The support given to the music program by the county people has been magnificient. One member of the band went to the music clinic held at Marion in Feb. Our Band will attend the State music festival held at Rich¬ mond in March and will give one or two concerts yet this year. Next year Mr. Lamphere will be with us three days a week to direct band and choral work in the school. He and all members of the band deserve a world of praise from all of us. One of these days we are going to have the best county high school band in the whole state, you just wait and see. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA President. Vice-President Secretary. Treasurer. Reporter. Advisor. .Rose Kammerer .Mary Ruth Robens .Sally Mae Hurt .Helen Sprouse .Alice Webb Mrs. Nelson Worsham First Row: Second Row: Third Row: Fourth Row: Fifth Row: Dottie Mann, Charlotte Firebaugh, Margarette Carter, El- ane Jamerson, Alice Webb, Rose Kammerer, Helen Spro¬ use, Sally Mae Hurt, Mary Ruth Robens. Barbara Smith, Jean Moss, Shirley Daniels, Julia Tucker, Patricia Jones, Nancy Brown, Evelyn Brown, Mrs. Wor¬ sham. Rebekah Bradbury, Harriet Cosby, Evelyn Hancock, La- Verne Grotz, Charlsie Franklin, Annie Mae Puett, Frances Smith, Mary Jane Goodwyn. Lucy Worsham, Bertha Gills, Mary Ann Heath, Maude Ann Jackson, Shirley Dandridge, Eileen Weakley, Mary Ann Kirby, Bessie Angle. Agnes Stratton, Nancy Worsham, Elizabeth Pitts, Mary Ann Bishop, Peggy Moore, Martha Ann Pitts, Betty Ward, Barbara Ann Booker. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA President. Vice-President Secretary. Treasurer. Reporter. Watchdog. Advisor. .Earl Tilman Wilburn Batterson .Herbert Bell ....Elwood Lawson ...Lawrence Allen .Nelson Batterson ..Mr. Edgar Bolte First Row: Second Row Third Row: Fourth Row Fifth Row: Herman Trantham, William Thornton, Bobby Golden, Jesse Green, Dickie Barden. Clarence Cochrane, Ervin Walker, Douglas Palmore, Dav¬ id Poore, Joe Michael, Francis Urbine. Aubrey Condrey, James Grotz, Berkeley Slachter, Law¬ rence Allen, Ned West, Edward Coppedge. N. B. Goodwyn, Elwood Lawson, Wesley Worsham, Earl Tilman, Russell Harris, Wayne Myer, Alex Reams. Waitsell Gwaltney, Nelson Batterson, Wilburn Batterson, Sidney Stokes, Mr. Bolte, Howard Berry, Herbert Bell, Charles Cosby. - [ 49 - LIBRARY STAFF Mrs. James A. Tilman, m, Librarian First Row: Lois Anderson, Frances Smith, Peggy Moore, Mrs. Tilman, Shirley Dandridge, Lucy Worsham. Second Row: Barbara Ann Booker, Bertha Gills, Mary Ruth Robens, Jean Kilby, Martha Ann Pitts. - sf so ; ■ POWHATAN’S PAGE §6— - { 51 SNAPSHOTS 1. Love on a Barrel. 2. Show us the way to go home. 3. Little Drops of Water. 4. Virginia Reel? 5. On the Fence. 6. “Our Mom”. 7. Annie Oakley Sprouse. 8. Trees. 9. Green Trio. LIFE AROUND SCHOOL -4 53 } - LIFE AROUND SCHOOL INCLUDES PLEASURES- HARMONY AT ITS BEST- JUNIOR GLEE CLUB GETTING READY FOR THE GAME THE CHAPMAN DANCING CLASS: NEW STEPS 54 TOGETHER WITH PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: IN SCIENCE - EXPERIMENT INVOLVED- RUN FOR YOUR LIFE AGRICULTURE- SAWING A LOG COMMERCIAL NO SPEED LIMIT HERE - 55 - OR IN HOME ECONOMICS- NEEDLES AND PINS “TINY TAPPERS AND NOW TO CLOSE WITH THESE FAMILIAR PHASES OF OUR LIFE HERE: CYNICAL CHAUFFEURS AT STUDY THE MOST VALUABLE OUTFIT IN SCHOOL FOOD AT LAST THEY ' RE SUPPOSED TO BE EATING ADVERTISEMENTS: Below you will find listed the names of the places of business and per¬ sons, who have been kind enough to advertise in the Annual. We shall always remember these people, not only for the fine quality of their products and services, but also for their sincere interest in our school and its projects. We, the Forty-niners, are sincerely grateful to the following, for without their help the Big Chief could never have been published— A. B. Nicholls A. G. Smith Bank of Powhatan B. C. Heath Billy Blandford Charles E. Brauer Chapman’s School of Dancing Concrete Pipe Co., Inc. Donald May Ellery Davis Enroughty’s Service Ferebee’s Service Sta. Flowers School Equipment Co. George W. Spring, Jr. G. M. Palmore Gresham’s Nursery Harris, Flippen Co., Inc. H. A. Knabe Harry Perkins J. C. Gills J. G. Berger J. H. Adams Jude’s Ferry Goat Dairy Kilkare Laundry Koop Motor Co. Larken C. Garrett Leader Tractor Implement Corp. Lewis Motor Co. Lilly’s Auto Body and Fender Lucy T. Robens Yates Motor Manchester Corn Mill Maxey’s Store Midlothian Service Center Nehi Bottling Co. N. W. Martin Bros., Inc. Oakmulge Farm O. W. Ball, Jr. Pet Ice Cream Co. Plain View Service Station Powhatan Farm Supply Powhatan Farm Equipment Powhatan Motor Co. R. C. Goodwyn Richmond Dairy R. J. Crowder Co. Royal Club Grocers R. R. Jones Senio r Class of ’48 Shorty’s Place Southern Athletic Supply Southern Dairies Swineford, Florist The Amelia Theatre The Farmville Herald The Glidden Company The Grade Mothers U. S. A. Barbecue Virginia Stationery Co. Walter D. Moses Watkins Nursery Western Auto -■sfjt 59 jfc - CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES FROM THE SENIOR CLASS OF 48 YATES MOTOR COMPANY Powhatan, Virginia Sales and Service Ford Tractors - Cars and Trucks THAT LAST LONGER —•if 61 J3.— In the profession for 35 years CHAPMAN’S SCHOOL OF DANCING 414 East Main Street Richmond 19, Va. Powhatan High School Powhatan, Va. Beulah School Chesterfield County, Va. ALL TYPES OF DANCING TAUGHT LEARN TO DANCE FOR FUN AND PROFITS CHAPMAN’S DANCE ACCESSORIES 414 East Main Street Richmond 19, Va. We handle the best grade in dancing footwear, costume material and trimmings. Call, write or wire 7-3292 62 Ten Years of Progress Comparative Statements showing the growth of The Bank of Powhatan during the period December 31, 19 3 8 to December 31, 1948 Assets 1938 1948 Cash . Bonds . Loans . Building and F F . Other . .$ 133,597.38 . 150,532.19 . 635,090.96 . 10,000.00 . 4,300.00 $ 930,472.41 1,235,026.22 2,631,858.11 6,400.00 5,953.82 $ 933,520.53 $ 4,809,710.56 Liabilities Capital . Surplus . U. D. Profits . Beserved for Bad Debts . Other Reserves . Deposits . .$ 25,000.00 . 40,000.00 . None . 9,000.00 . None . 859,520.53 $ 75,000.00 250,000.00 16,286.76 10,000.00 68,170.53 4,390,253.27 $ 933,520.52 $ 4,809,710.56 “Bank with us and you can bank on us” BANK OF POWHATAN Member Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation — 5{ 63 THE WORLD ' S FINEST PIANOS STEINWAY HARDMAN KIMBALL CHICKERING an others The World ' s Finest Band and Orchestra Instruments OLDS — SELMER — HOLTON GIBSON String Instruments SLINGERLAND DRUMS ALL THE WANTED RECORDS Television and Radio One of the Largest Sheet Music Departments in the South “The Steinway House ' Walter D.flh t The Oldest Music House In Virginia and North Carolina BROAD AT FIRST • RICHMOND VA. - 64 Js R C is the quick way to say . . . ROYAL CROWN COLA Best by Taste-Test RICHMOND NEHI BOTTLING CO. 2011 Chamberlayne Avenue Richmond 22, Va. —«§{ 65 }§ — KILKARE Laundry Cleaning Storage Farmville Virginia PET] ICE CREAM “a ivuxtXh food ” —66 )§ •■ R. C. GOODWYN Planing Mill Powhatan Virginia POWHATAN FARM EQUIPMENT J. L Case-Farm Machinery SALES — SERVICE Phone 4521 — 2{ 67 Compliments of POWHATAN MOTOR COMPANY YOUR KAISER-FRAZER DEALER D. A. Bottoms WILLIAM E. MAXEY Congratulations GENERAL MERCHANDISE to the General Electric Appliances DUO THERM OIL HEATERS CLASS OF ’49 Telephone 4102 William R. Blandford Powhatan Virginia Class of 1933 - :{ 68 ) - BEST WISHES from JOHN P. FLANAGAN Congratulations to the Senior Class ROBERT RANDOLPH JONES Powhatan Virginia VIRGINIA STATIONERY COMPANY, INC. 913 East Main Street PRINTERS — STATIONERS — RUBBER STAMPS LITHOGRAPHERS — OFFICE FURNITURE Richmond - Virginia 69 )5 “- Compliments of Compliments The Amelia Theatre of TWO SHOWS NIGHTLY Oakmulgee Farm 7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. “The best shows are shown here” Manager and Owner CHARLIE MOYER TOM GOLDEN Amelia - Virginia Mattoax - Virginia Phone 35F11 J. C. GILLS Compliments of GENERAL MERCHANDISE Route 60 The Grade Mothers Negro Arm Road of Powhatan - Virginia THE SENIOR CLASS i 70 )3— LEWIS MOTOR CO. Powhatan Farm Supply CHRYSLER and PLYMOUTH Powhatan, Virginia Sales and Service For Those Extra FERTILIZERS Added Miles FEEDS See Us SEEDS Phone - 4241 HARDWARE Dial 3-1973 KOOP MOTOR CO. R. J. CROWDER 0 CO. Powhatan, Virginia POULTRY - EGGS - VEAL STUDEBAKER 1201 E. Cary Street Richmond, Virginia Cars - - - - Trucks -e{7i)3- George W. Spring, Jr. Compliments General Contractor of Michaux - Virginia Phone 4481 DONALD MAY Flat Rock - Virginia Residential and Commercial Phone Powhatan 4383 Construction H. A. KNABE Compliments DeSota Plymouth Sales - Service of Parts Accessories and Service for all G. M. PALMORE make Cars and Trucks Scott-Atwater Outboard Motors LUMBER Phone Midlothian 2515 Midlothian - Virginia Ballsville - Virginia 72 }• - WATKINS NURSERIES “50 Years Serving Richmond” A. B. Nicholls Son Evergreens - Flowering Shrubs Fruits - Roses - Boxwood - Perennials GENERAL MERCHANDISE At Reasonable Prices LANDSCAPE ESTIMATES . . . . . . CATALOGUES FREE Weekly Orders Taken No Job Too Large—None Too Small by Telephone Phone 2-3306 Phone: Clayville 4417 Midlothian - Virginia Compliments of Compliments LARKEN C. GARRETT of FUNERAL HOME O. W. BALL, JR. Located at— Cumberland Moseley - Virginia Powhatan Goochland ROUGH and DRESSED LUMBER Phone: Cumberland 49 -§{ 73 } - Manchester Corn Mills 9th and Canal Streets VIRGINIA WATER GROUND MEAL and a complete line of DAIRY and POULTRY FEEDS Phone 2-3506 Richmond 19 - Virginia N. W. Martin £$ Bros., Inc. Arlington Richmond Charlottesville ROOFING — SHEET METAL HEATING. VENTILATING and AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS BEST WISHES TO OUR SENIORS Plain View Service Station Mrs. Maude Worsham, Proprietor Powhatan - Virginia PRINTING . . . • Intelligent Service • Superior Quality The Farmville Herald Phone 48 Farmville - Virginia -•€{ 74 Flowers School Equipment Company DRINK PLENTY OF 327 W. Main Street - Richmond, Va. When Ordering School and Church GOOD MILK Furniture or Equipment FOR Contact Us YOUR SCHOOL DESK GOOD HEALTH TABLES — CHAIRS SUNDAY SCHOOL FURNITURE OFFICE DESK RICHMOND DAIRY PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Richmond, Virginia BEST WISHES STOP at to SHORTY’S PLACE THE CLASS OF ' 49 For a Light Snack U. S. Route 60—I mile west LUCY T. ROBENS Powhatan Courthouse, Virginia Mail Carrier JOHN S. MOSS, Proprietor Clayville - Virginia Phone - Powhatan 4882 —•§{ 75 J. G. BERGER Compliments Radios - Ranges - Refrigerators Washing Machines Warm Morning Coal Heaters Pulp Wood - Coal - Cement Building Materials of ROYAL CLUB GROCERS INC. Truck Tires Tubes Moseley - Virginia Richmond - Virginia Compliments Compliments of of B. C. HEATH CHARLES E. BRAUER COMPANY, INC. General Merchandise 19 South 14th Street Midlothian - Virginia Richmond - Virginia WEISIGER’S AUTO E. B. SWINEFORD SERVICE FLORIST 1 512 Hull Street - Phone 38183 GAS and OIL TELEGRAPH DELIVERY BATTERY and TIRE SERVICE SERVICE Phone Midlothian 2802 Richmond - Virginia —«§{ 76 $►— U.S.A. BARBECUE Compliments of • Sandwiches JOHN LILLY 8 SON • Steaks Owners of • Chops LILLY’S AUTO BODY 0 FENDER • Chicken Dinners “Oar men are skilled for any job” Midlothian Pike Midlothian, Virginia 1 mile west of Richmond Phone 2531 Enroughty ' s Service GRESHAM’S NURSERY ICE-COLD BEVERAGES RICHFIELD GAS AND OIL T. N. and W. W. Enroughty R. F. D. No. 9 Phone 82-2929 Midlothian - Virginia Richmond, Virginia Compliments J. H. ADAMS 8 CO. of 1200 East Cary Street FEREBEE’S WHOLESALE POULTRY - EGGS SERVICE STATION AND RESTAURANT Richmond - Virginia U. S. Route 60 8 miles west of Richmond 77 ) — Compliments Compliments of of Leader T ractor Implement Corporation Jude ' s Ferry Goat Dairy 1817 Hull Street Richmond 24 Virginia William P. Jervey, Jr. Class of 43 Dial 82-1329 Midlothian Service Center Harris, Flippen 8 Co., Inc. Groceries - Meats - School Supplies Athletic Supplies - Fishing Tackle Hardware - Feed - Seed Hunting Equipment 715 East Main Street Phone 2121 Richmond Virginia Midlothian Virginia Phone 7-3019 Compliments E. G. DAVIS of Flat Rock - Route 60 THE GLIDDEN CO. McCormick-Deering Tractors and Machines 109 East Grace Street International Trucks Richmond Virginia Powhatan Virginia -«{ 78 f - A. G. Smith, Jr., Co. Maidens, Virginia Phone 2523 PERKINS’ SERVICE STATION FRESH MEATS A SPECIALTY DRY GOODS - NOTIONS Groceries Standard Gas and Oil Buyers and Shippers of PULPWOOD Jefferson Virginia Southern Athletic Supply Company “Athletic Outfitters’’ FOR ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT THE STARS USE. 116 North Seventh Street Richmond, Virginia -S{ 79 o Q. ita«i County Public Library 2270 Mann Road Powhatan Va 23139 (804) 598-5670