Radford High School - Oak Leaf Yearbook (Radford, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1945 volume:

- 8x Xiifiis Blanche Scott Henry Clifton Editor Business Manager In sincere gratification for his untiring EFFORTS IN BEHALF OF THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1945 AND FOR HIS PROFOUND INTEREST IN ALL OUR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES WE DO DEDICATE THIS OAK Leaf to Mr. F. W. Sisson. The School Annual Publication of the Senior Class R ddjo icl fliql School Radford, Virginia F. E. DeHaven Superintendent of Schools F. W. Sisson Principal Lorena Brown Secretary Mrs. Helen Carter English , Social Studies, Spanish Ruby Dobyns Mathematics Pernie Ferguson Pre-Flight Aeronautics , English, Social Studies , Geometry Mrs. H. C. Graybeal English , Social Studies , Dramatics Mrs. P. H. Hasselvander English , French , Latin W. B. Hatcher Diversified Occupations, Algebra, Biology Lois Jackson English, Social Studies Beth Jordan Home Economics Mrs. Opal Keffer English , Social Studies , Mathematics FORTY-F I VE Mrs. D. P. Knowlton English , Social Studies, Music L. Luzenski Industrial Arts Mrs. A. C. Meadows English, Social Studies Juanita Phillips Librarian Edna Earl Reid Social Studies, Mathematics, Science Ethel Roberts Plane and Solid Geometry, English, Social Studies Farah Rust Home Economics Mrs. Kathleen Cord Snead English, Social Studies Mrs. Daphne Wall Chemistry, Physics Mrs. Glenn Young Physical Education Mr. Frederick C. Schley Band Ruth Weaver Bible THE OAK LEAF Motto “ Victory Crowns Effort ” Colors Flower Pink and White Carnation 3mm (Jme (Djficetis Alice Lillian Middleton, President “ Jersey ” “An apt leader of the gang — chucked full of pep and slang” Blanche Ross Scott, Vice President “ Blanche ” “She leaves traces of her beauty along the road of fame” John Wedgewood Pierce, Secretary and Treasurer “John” “A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men” 6 } ijhe Senim ms THE OAK LEAF Brunhilda Grey Agee “Hilda” “They say life is what we make it, So I’ll have my fun while I can take it.” Venita Faustine Anderson “ Deedie” “Why take people to heart? They’re all crazy!” Mary Elizabeth Austin “Mary” “All sunny and sweet the maiden appears.” Peggy Joyce Bowling “Janie” “Not even the stars can rival the brightness of her smile.” Dorothy Lois Brown “Dot” “Her voice is soft, gentle, and low — an excellent thing in woman.” Frank Yingling Caldwell, Jr. “Frank y” “Take him for all in all We shall not look upon his like again.” Edith Layvera Alderman “Woody” “She is gentle in manner and sweet in nature.” Ruth Evelyn Andrews “Ruth” “Blushing is the true color of virtue.” Claude Haden Bishop “ Riner” “Why hurry? Life’s no longer if we do.” Wade Darrell Bralley “ Shorty ” “Little and short, loud and strong, There’s nothing very wrong.” Mary Joan Brown “Joan” “The little cares that fretted me — I lost them yesterday.” Betty Frances Carden “Betty” “Nice, neat, and never naughty?????” Senim 8 }C« FORTY-FIVE Hester Virginia Chambers “ Hester ” “Some may talk, some may laugh, but I do both forever.” Corinne Alexandra Conley “ Connie ” “With a laugh in her eyes and a smile on her lips, She’s bubbling with fun to her finger tips.” Joseph Randolph Cooper “Randy” “I agree with no man’s opinions — I have some of my own.” Donald Eugene Davis “George” “Can I help it if I was born hand- some???” Freida Corlene Divers “ Freida ” “When studies and pleasures clash, Then let the studies smash.” Margaret Irene Edmondson . “ Renie ” “A jolly, unselfish personality is her greatest gift.” Henry Clifton “ Snooky” “When I feel like working, I just lie down until the feeling goes away.” Perdean Cooper Young “ Perdean ” “Pluck, not luck, leads to success.” Doris Jane Covey “Pete” “Not too sober, not too gay — Just a real girl in every way.” Lula Corinne DeHart “Cork y” “Calmness is a great advantage.” Frances Elizabeth Eads “ Elizabeth ” “Modesty is the beauty of woman.” Grace Darlene Fanning “Dolly” “Good nature and good sense are usually good companions.” 4 9 THE OAK LEAF Ellen Louise Fisher “ Louise” “How can I study witli love affairs on my mind.” Ruth Chase Galloway “Ruth” “She is pleasant to talk with, and also to walk with.” James Leo Gibson “Jimmy” “When he works he works — but when does he work?” William Lee Gunter “Bill” ‘The only way to be successful is to work.” Joseph Davis Harman “ Griff en ” “Sometimes a man with a clear con- science only has a poor memory.” Dottie Lee Haywood “ Dottie ” “Athletic, yet delicately feminine — a good combination.” St ' enms Elsie Mae Franklin “Elsie” “The light of friendship shone in her eyes, and all who met her saw it.” Richmond Baxter Gentle “ R . B.” “Washington is dead; Lincoln is dead; Napoleon is dead. All the great men are dead; in fact, I don’t feel so well myself.” Fred James Gravely “Frog” “The world knows nothing of its greatest men.” Alfred Stanley Hall “Patsy” “They do not love who do not show their love.” John Sherwood Harnsberger “Jack” “God made man, and it’s man’s own fault if he allows woman to make a fool of him.” Elbert Clell Howell “Clell” “When people agree with me I feel that I must be wrong.” 4 10 J FORTY-F I VE Frank William Hurd “Frank” ‘Oh! It’s wonderful to have a giant’s strength.” Nelson Brien Keister “Squib” “Ah, every inch may some day be- come a man.” Marjorie Kirtner “Pee Wee” “There is no wisdom like frankness.” Sallie Ellen Littrell “ Sallie ” ‘She’s one of those people who does nothing so nicely that it becomes something.” Reba Pauline Mannon “ Little Reba ” ‘Precious things come in small pack- ages.” Katherine Jane Mayo “Kate” “Confidence is the secret of strength.’ Semi ' MS Doris Grey Hutchens “Doris” “Her face makes sunshine in shady places.” Joseph Thomas Kelly “Joe” “Happy am I — from care I’m free. Why aren’t they all contented like me?” Walter Bedford Lilly, Jr. “ Whitey ” “He will give the devil his dues for trying something new.” June S. Maness “June” “Why hurry? Rome was not built in a day.” William Henry Martin “Bill” “He’s full of life; he’s full of fun.” Violet Evelyn Morris “ Violet ” “A kind maid with quiet ways.” 4 11 } - THE OAK LEAF Virginia Lee Musser “ Tootsie “A smile for all, a welcome glad, A jovial coaxing way she has.” Dorothy Maye McGhee Dot “They say beauty is only skin deep, but hers reaches the soul.” Geneva Leona Mottesheard “ Geneva ” “She has a sweetness all her own.” June Insley Myers June “Women are wiser than men, be- cause they know less and under- stand more.” James Franklin Painter Nose” “A hero on the field of sports, an idol in the world of women; but never conceited — always the same.” Thelmus Gentry Plummer Plunger “As an athlete, Plummer really rates — but as a lover, WOW! He’s great.” Daphine Virginia McDaniel “ Daphine “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. ” Doris Dent Mills Dot “No gems, no gold she needs to wear; She shines intrinsically fair.” Isabelle Allison Mottesheard “Jeza “Her tongue is like a brook — babbling on forever.” Mary Frances Padgett Mary Frances “A good face is a good recommenda- tion.” Sam Young Perkins Sam” “I can resist anything — except temp- tation.” Roy Glennard Quesenberry “Pig” “He has a heart so full of mirth that it sparkles in his eyes. Senkfis FORTY-F I VE Betty Grey Robertson “ Betty Grey” “With a joke on her lips, and a song in her heart — she is greeted happily on the way.” Billy Hall Root “Billy” “A glad heart is a fountain of glad- ness.” Minnie Frances Russell “Mooch” “With mirth and laughter let old age come.” Mary Yvonne Saulsbury “ Vonn ie” “She doesn’t need a penny — she’s got a personality worth a million.” Bradley Thomas Scott “ Scotty ” “His way with women stands alone.” Virginia Charlene Simpson “ Charlene ” She climbed the road to happiness and left a track in each of our hearts.” Vera Jean Robinette “Vera” “A good disposition is more valuable than gold.” Mary Ellen Roseberry “ Rosebud ” “She symbolizes action, school spirit, and loyalty.” Mary Margaret Saul “Margaret “A rarer genius with a sweeter per- sonality was never found.” Cora Irene Sawyers “ Cora ” “Results are the proof of her ability.” Sarah Elsie Silvers “Sarah” “It’s nice to be natural when you’re naturally nice. ” Eugene Thomas Sowers “ Eugene ” “Working with cars is his delight, So please keep girls out of his sight.” S| 13 THE OAK LEAF Kathrine Joan Thomas “Joan “Her thoughtfulness makes friend- ships, and thoughtfulness keeps them.” Helen Ruth Tipton “Tip “Quite a lover, quite a gal, and to most of us she’s quite a pal.” Pauline Elizabeth Turner “Polly “Full of sweet indifference.” Maynard Arlington Wall “Slick “Take everybody’s advice, then do as you please.” Mary Margaret Thompson “Mary Margaret ” “Sober, steadfast, and demure.” Frank Jackson Turner “Frank “A grand sport and friend of ’45, Full of pep and hep to the jive. ” Billie Vernon Vaughn “Bill “Sometimes a big man casts a big shadow.” Robert Stephen Williams “Crip “He may not be a Charles Boyer, but at least he’s got a start.” Helen Ruth Willis “Helen “If she will — you can depend on it, But if she won’t, she won’t and that’s the end of it.” Bobby Joe Wilson Jo ” “Pretty as a picture — nice frame, too.” Frank Murial Wilson “ Tootie “Hang sorrow — care will kill a cat.” Jack Butler Wood “Jack “I’m not extremely tall, but neither was Napoleon.” Senkns 4 14 }• FORTY-F I VE David Ammen Worrell “ Chief” “Excuses I have by the score — If they fail me, I’ll invent some more.” Robert Hopkins Wright “Bobby” “I am in love, and have found what I want to love.” 0m J)ay Last days of four short years have come — Four years so quickly gone It seems to us, the eighty-nine That they should still go on. To us it’s only been one day At dawn we entered here And sought to learn each little thing Which now we hold so dear. Our lives were filled with different things And some of these ever strange Compared to what we’d always known And yet, we loved the change. We loved, we laughed, we worried Over puppy love or reports And various other things we found — We had a million sorts. In afternoon we called it “home,” A beloved place close by, where The best part of our lives were spent And all were welcome there. Now the last few rays of the setting sun Still warm this heart of mine And shine upon the minds of all The departing eighty-nine. As memories grow of a day thus filled Of happiness and sorrow, The Senior Class of ’45 Goes out to meet tomorrow! Betty Grey Robertson 4 is fa THE OAK LEAF From the latest 1955 copy of the Radford Blabber , one of a chain of news- papers owned by Mr. James Leo Gibson, the following news comments were collected. These articles were collected and kindly loaned to the writers of this column by the famous journalist, Miss Katherine Mayo, and concerned some of the leading United States citizens who graduated from Radford High School ten years past. “Reba and Clarence Martin have just announced the arrival of their sixth baby which is ... at last ... a girl!” ‘‘Brunhilda Agee, now Mrs. Walter Fowler, recently celebrated her 10th wedding anniversary by a trip to South America where her husband was stationed during the last war (1941-1947).” ‘‘In a letter to her mother, Mrs. Fowler wrote of seeing Lieutenant Jack Harnsberger, of the Army Air Forces, serving under the command of Major General David Worrell.” “The citizens of Radford are very proud of nurses Dorothy Brown, Ruth Andrews, and Vera Robinette, who under the excellent command of Officer Mary Ellen Roseberry, saved the life of war hero Bill Martin, who endanged his life rescuing Junior Lilly from the irresistible charms of Pauline Turner, his flame during high school days.” “Darrell Bralley, local business man, caused quite a sensation whenheadver- tised for a ‘lap’ secretary recently. Those competing are Doris Mills, Helen Tipton, Doris Covey, and Mary Frances Padgett. Everyone is wondering who the lucky girl will be. These capable girls just graduated from Claude Bishop’s ‘College of Business Knowledge.’ “Madame Tootsie Wootsie Musser, the famous Powers’ Model, made quite a hit at a ball honoring June Maness, now head of Beauticians’ Guild of America, given by her wealthy friend, Freida Divers.” It is rumored that “The Face” (Thelmus Plummer), attended with his co-star and constant companion, Elsie Franklin, who are stopping through on their trip back to Hollywood after the big preview of their latest picture at Walton. A warning by repairman Fred Gravely, to Glennard Quesenberry, owner of the largest grocery store in town, appeared in an earlier edition of the Radford Blabber threatening him that if he did not come for the radio that was repaired for him Mr. Gravely would take it home for the kids to play with. J. D. Harman’s prize cow took all the honors at a recent fair held two miles this side of Riner. His neighbor, Farmer Billy Roop, was so enraged with jealousy that he raised the price of his famous eggs twenty cents, much to the disgust of the economical housewife, Edith Alderman. The leading “Angels of Mercy” at the Radford Community Hospital are Corinne DeHart, Mary Austin, and Margaret Saul. Miss Daphine McDaniel and Miss Charlene Simpson, teachers at Arnheim for the past five years, are leaving next week to get married. Frank Hurd’s book on “The Perfect Physique” is selling quite rapidly and is very popular all over the United States. Clell Howell’s wife is trying to persuade Clell to take Mr. Hurd’s course in muscle-building so that he will be stronger than his children. “Tootie” Wilson, professional baseball player, is now an all-star, thanks to the fine management of “Slick” Wall. • 5 { 16 FORTY-FIVE Randolph Cooper will give his first art exhibit tomorrow at the Recreation Hall, now under the supervision of Miss Alice Middleton. The exhibit consists mostly of pictures of old historic families. Elizabeth Eads has recently succeeded Miss Phillips who has needed a rest ever since the Class of ’45 graduated. Violet Morris’ name is still prominent on every book card. Marjorie Kirtner now owns her own Cab Company with Eugene Sowers as official repairman. Famed Interior Decorator Mr. Frank Y. Caldwell and his lovely assistant, Miss Bobby Joe Wilson, have just completed work on the house Blanche Scott Gentle and her husband, R. B., bought six months ago. It’s their sixth since their marriage, June, 1950. It’s a great relief to all of us that Henry “Snooky” Clifton is out of danger and well on the road to recovery. Making an inspection of the new swimming pool, he slipped, and fell in the water, but made no attempt to save himself. His explanation was that “I was too tired to swim.” (Mr. Clifton’s occupation is trying out Beauty Rest M attresses.) Our own Bill Gunter is head of the Chemical Department of the government. Nelson Keister, believing he has a good chance, has gone to Washington to inform Mr. Truman that he will present the president with stiff competition in the next election. Jimmy Painter, All-American, is playing the part of stand-in to Jimmy Durante in his spare time. Last week Billy Vaughn came from the doctor’s office where he had just had a check-up, and to everyone’s surprise announced that he had grown two inches since his high school graduation. During his stay in Hollywood where he went to see the glamor girls he had always dreamed of, Jack Wood discovered and married one of his old school chums, Miss Minnie Russell. Miss Russell was engaged in designing costumes. In the World War records we noticed the other day that Robert Williams was the first American soldier to reach home after the unconditional surrender of Germany and Japan. Bobby Wright, owner of the Clover Creamery, is working on an electric milk deliverer which takes milk to people’s houses while he stays at home and works the controls. Betty Frances Carden finally bought out Carson’s Drug Store and hired Doris Covey as sandwich maker, Darlene Fanning as soda jerk, and Irene Edmond- son as table hop. Hester Chambers is running a personality school. Her course now is “How to Make Friends and How to Keep Them.” News was recently received that Doris Hutchens is happily married and living in North Carolina. Helen Willis is now manager of Rose’s Five and Dime and has gained the reputation of having the best leadership abilities of any manager previous to her arrival. Her star clerks are Sarah Silvers, Joan Thomas, and Geneva Mottesheard. Isabelle Mottesheard has given up her job as elementary teacher to become temporary governess to her cousin’s (Geneva Mottesheard) children, while Geneva goes on a trip with her husband. Mary Margaret Thompson has received her B. S. degree from the University of Georgia. Connie Conley and Betty Grey Robertson have just returned from the Happy Dale Sanatorium, where they have been spending a nice quiet rest ever since the publication of the Radford High School annual in 1945. $ IT } THE OAK LEAF 0a6 Leaves We, the students of the Class of ’45, Radford High School, being of sound mind (we hope), memory (we think), and understanding (we are told), do make, publish, and declare the following to be our last will and testament. We bequeath to: Mildred Matthews and Mildred Gilliland; Yvonne Saulsbury’s giddy giggles. Eloise Taylor; John Pierce’s ability to grow. Lucky Sam Blue; the muscles and athletic ability of Frank Hurd. Shirley Ruth Hollandsworth; Connie Conley’s book on “How to Overpower a Man” ... in case there’s something she’s overlooked. Mary Marjorie Horton; the lucky heiress to Sallie Ellen Littrell’s habitual neatness. Miss Phillips (our beloved librarian); a quiet, sane library. Mrs. Young; a class of track stars who can get to gym on time. Betty Simpkins; Betty Grey Robertson’s big mouth. Sylvia Austin; Dot McGhee’s glowing beauty. Bobbie Myers; her sister June’s likeableness. Mildred Sutphin; Louise Fisher’s education in the latest dance steps. Carol Ellen Morrison; Daphine McDaniel’s valuable gift of friendship. Jeanette Moore; Venita Anderson’s good figure. To anyone who can wear it as well; Joe Kelly’s red hair. For whomever survives in the rush to get them; Perdean and Randy Coopers’ gorgeous eyes. The boy who eats three balanced meals a day and takes his calisthenics reg- ularly; the manly physique of Tom Scott. All Sophomore girls; Joan Brown leaves just one class above them to flirt with Robert Whitmer. Future students of Mrs. Carter’s English Class; Margaret Saul’s “book- larnin.” Peggy Jo Jones; Bobby Joe Wilson’s sophisticated air. Bobby Foster; J. D. Harman’s curly hair and devilishment. Glenn Williams; Fred Gravely’s dependability. Burke Graybeal; Frank Caldwell’s gay personality. David Branch; Frank Turner’s fear of feminine flirts. Louise Allen; the sweet smile of Peggy Bowling. E. K. Newby; “Slick” Wall’s knack for inventing alibis. Ray Whitt; “Chief” Worrell’s brutish strength. Nancy Williams; Ruth Galloway’s many romances. Dot Strader and Ruth Jones; Mary Ellen Roseberry’s Wytheville craze. Gene Cassell; “Patsy” Hall’s romeo complex. Lillian Scott; the sylph-like grace of Helen Tipton. Dickie Martin; Cora Sawyers’ trick knee — -(in case he doesn’t have enough to complain about.) Mary Adams; Sam Perkins’ blonde tresses. Betty Jane Myers; Dottie Lee Haywood’s basket ball ability. Alf Goodykoontz; Jim Painter’s prestige (he’ll love it). Robert Glenn; Donald Davis’s good looks. Janice Andrews; Charlene Simpson’s sweetness. All the senior cheer leaders leave their sincere wishes for a large rooting group for Mildred and Betty. To all the teachers of R. H. S. who “Weathered Us Through” we leave sincere thanks for their patience. P. S.— To those of the Junior Class who are lucky enough to sit on the first two rows in assembly next year, we leave all our pennies so that they may experience the same temptations we did. • 2 { 18 } - FORTY-F I VE Once Hljisn a jime 1 — Isabelle Mottesheard 2 — Katherine Mayo 3 — Blanche Scott 4 — Pauline Turner 5 — Frank Caldwell 6 — Sallie Ellen Littrell 7 — Yvonne Saulsbury 8 — Joan Thomas 9 — David Worrell 10 — Alice Middleton 11 — Bill Gunter 12 — Connie Conley 13 — Betty Cardf.n 14 — Jim Painter 15 — Cora Sawyers 16 — Frank Hurd 17— Minnie Russell 19 }� THE OAK LEAF jle Bluest (uahs ej ( III 1 — Best student (girl) — Mary Ellen Roseberry 2 — Most likely to succeed (boy) — B ill Gunter 3 — Best athlete (girl) — A lice Middleton 4 — Best dressed (girl) — V irginia Lee Musser 5 — Best dressed (boy) — D arrell Bradley 6 — Best personality (boy) — S lick Wall 7 — Most dependable (boy) — F rank Turner 8 — Most handsome (boy) — R andolph Cooper 9 — Best athlete (boy) — J im Painter io — Best personality (girl) — Cora Sawyers i i — Most likely to succeed (girl)— B etty Grey Robertson 12 — Most dependable (girl) — S allie Ellen Littrell 13 — Best student (boy) — J im Painter 14 — Prettiest (girl) — V enita Anderson ■4 20 FORTY-F I VE Name Brunhii.da Agee . Ailment Cure . Love Marriage. Hope . Get Married Edith Alderman Too demure A little bragging Housewife Ruth Andrews Perfect attendance Spring fever Cadet Nursing Corps Mary Austin Giggles Worry Nursing Claude Bishop Idling Shift into high College Peggy Bowling Trumpet player Bend it Lead a Musicians’ Life Dorothy Brown Too Quiet Dynamite Cadet Nursing Corps J oan Brown Too many tardies Alarm clock Cadet Nursing Corps Frank Caldwell Ladies’ man Take Charles Atlas course Interior Decorator Betty Carden Lonesomeness Charlie E What do you think? Hester Chambers Too many friends Bad disposition ???? “Snooky” Clifton His smile Give his dimples to a girl Navy Perdean Cooper Young. . Nice voice Association with a chorus of frogs . G. I. hubby’s safe return Randy Cooper Wise cracks Solitary confinement Naval Air Corps Doris Covey Too cute Less personality Business College Donald Davis Neatness Cloud of dirt in his direction Navy Corinne DeHart Quietness Take lessons from tobacco auctioneer Nursing Freida Divers Writing letters Broken arm Who can tell! Elizabeth Eads Too good to everyone. . . Foul temper Bookkeeper Irene Edmondson Good disposition Indigestion Happy home life Darlene Fanning Too agreeable Drink vinegar College Ruth Galloway Personality Less vitality College R. B. Gentle Daydreaming More classes with B. S Navy Jimmy Gibson Newspapers Own one Navy Fred Gravely Electricity One good shock Radio repair service Stanley Hall Sees too much of a certain Junior Graduation Wood pattern maker J. D. Flarman Blood curdling laugh Muffler Farmer Jack Harnsberger Bragging Tell the truth Army Air Corps Dottie Lee Haywood. . . . Basket ball fiend Basket ball Cadet Nurse Corps Clell Howell Morning tiredness Retire at 10 Work with aircraft Frank Hurd Too devilish An angel Merchant Marines Doris Hutchens Talks too fast Speed limit Get married Marjorie Kirtner Always restless Demagnetize her Undecided Junior Lilly White hair Get old and gray It’s a military secret June Maness Late hours Girls’ school Beautician Bill Martin Wild driving Altercation with a telephone pole. . Navy Kate Mayo Book worm More night life College Daphine McDaniel Asthma Yellow fever Home Ec teacher Dot McGhee Boy friends Don’t be so pretty Elementary teacher Doris Mills Prettiness Horn-rimmed glasses Business college Violet Morris Inaudible Loud speaker College Geneva Mottesheard . . .Lovesick Arthur Mayberry Nursing “Tootsie” Musser Whippy clothes Live in a gym suit Power’s Model June Myers “An old flame” Blow it out Travel Mary Frances Padgett. . Photogenic Take a bad picture Business College Jim Painter Too desirable Stag party College Sam Perkins Blushing Boldness Mechanic Betty Grey Robertson. Imagination Joe Kelly’s common sense University of Wisconsin Vera Jean Robinette.. . .Excessive height Saw Cadet Nurse Corps Billy Roop Agreeableness Sour pickles Farmer Mary Ellen Roseberry. . Wytheville Christiansburg ???? Margaret Saul Studious Dates on school nights Nurse Cora Sawyers Stiff leg . .A good run Secretary Blanche Scott Too conscientious worker. Go out on “jag” with R. B Foreign langu age teacher Sarah Silvers Food Lose appetite Home Ec teacher Charlene Simpson Sweetness Leave her that way Home Ec teacher Eugene Sowers Too busy Rest io minutes Pattern maker Joan Thomas Curly hair Brilliantine College Helen Tipton Love affair Stay in nights Secretary Pauline Turner Talking Lock jaw College Billy Vaughn Shortness Stand out in rain Welder in Navy Yards Robert Williams Laziness Beautiful girl Army BoBBy Joe Wilson Good marks More night life Interior decorator Frank Wilson Baseball fan Scorecard Professional baseball Jack Wood Glamour girls Get one Norfolk Navy Yards David Worrell Cave-man tactics “Thmack” in the kisser Army Air Corps { 21 THE OAK LEAF ' Jhe (ffifihahet A is for Alice, a friend to us all No she’s never a stranger to one. She’s loyal, sincere, a girl we hold dear Her eyes are just sparkling with fun. B is for Bobby Wright — a stout-hearted chap With a love for fun and his girl. He’s swell to us all, and we speak of him As one of the best in the world. C is for Connie — a talented gal Who’s welcomed and loved every place. She can dance, she can sing, she can do anything You know what we’re saying — she’s an ace! D is for Darrell as short as can be But you always know he’s around. You hear him, you see him, you meet him, you like him Although he’s so close to the ground. E is for Elsie Franklin, A worthy one, true, With a smile so contagious You’ll smile with her, too. F is Frank Turner We know him at sight As a sportsman, a true friend — He’s really all right. G is for Gunter, A swell guy named Bill Who pleases the least of us, Works with a will. H — Helen Willis, one of the best Of the Seniors this high school has made: She’s a grand little gal, and a swell old pal. Yes, she’ll always make the grade. I is for Isabelle Simple and sweet, And a more pleasing person You never will meet. J is for John Pierce We all like his skill In doing a thing, because Do it he will. K is for Kelly, a likeable guy Independent and free as the air Never let it be said that this swell Irish lad Ever had a worry or care. L is for Louise Fisher, A dancer galore. If she runs out of dance steps She’ll invent some more. M is for Minnie, light-hearted and gay. When a heart’s sad, she sets out to cheer it With a warm friendly smile that she wears all the while, And a laugh that you know once you hear it. 4 22 ) ■ FORTY-F I VE ijhe (fflfihaiet N is for Nelson An enemy to none, And his quiet little humor Is one all his own. O means the space here Is open just now ’Cause I can’t find a name Starting with “O” somehow. P is for Plummer From old R. H. S. Who has all it takes To be a big success. Q Glennard Quesenberry A big grin on his face Is known and liked In every place. R is “Little Reba” Short, cute, and sweet And to sum this all up Man, she’s really all “reet”! S is for Sallie — when she’s given a job You can bet your last dime that she’ll do it No matter how large, no matter how small, She’ll never fail — she’ll stick to it. T is for Tom Scott We all know him well He’s an all-round sport Everyone thinks he’s swell. U is ??????? I give up! There’s just one word I guess We’re all fine and upstanding In our Senior Class. V is for Venita Quite pretty is she, And a barrel of fun She always will be. W is for Wall We all know him as “Slick” Ever witty, always laughing Always planning some new trick. X stands for all the students Who in the future here will be; May we leave records for all these Which their hearts will rejoice to see. Y is for Yvonne Full of giggles and glee And all of us here Think she’s cute as can be. Z is for zest We all have, and intend To keep it, but g’bye now ’Cause this is — Z-End. •€{23fc THE OAK LEAF Flora Anne Wright. Bill Caldwell Sylvia Austin Robert Glenn Mrs. Graybeal Mrs. Hasselvander I Mrs. Wall Mrs. Snead J .... President Vice President Secretary . . . . Treasurer Sponsors Colors: Blue and White Flower: Red Rose Motto: Ambitiously we look up the ladder of success GIRLS Adams, Mary Allen, Louise Andrews, Janice Austin, Sylvia Boles. Mary Alice Boyd, Marie Bugg, Frances Burnette, Pansy Collier, Lavina Dameron, May DeHart, Elree Easter, Anne French, Elizabeth Gilliland, Mildred Goodyear, Rose Setha Hollandsworth, Shirley Horton, Mary Jones, Peggy Jo Jones, Ruth Keister, Betty Jean Kirtner, Frances Kanode, Helen Lucas, Mary Mannon, Edith Martin, Betty Ruth Matthews, Mildred Myers, Bobbie Moore, Jeanette Morrison, Carole Myers, Betty Jane Pannell, Evelyn Pugh, Elsie Radcliffe, Betty Jane Scott, Lillian Simpkins, Betty Smith, Margaret Strader, Dot Sutphin, Leola Sutphin, Mildred Talbert, Ruth Talbert, Sylvia Taylor, Eloise Thompson, Mary Frances Turner, Marianne Weston, Laverna Wheeler, Martha Lee Whitt, Carrie Lee Williams, Nancy Wood, Dorothy Wright, Flo Akers, C. W. Albert, Raymond Albert, William Allison, Robert Altizer, Cody Blue, Sammy Branch, David Burch, Jack Caldwell, Bill Camper, Bennie Clements, Wilmer Cassell, Gene Cook, Bill Cox, Ralph Crawford, Edward DeHart, Edward Dobbins, Mavis Flinchum, Donald Foster, Bobby Glenn, Robert Graybeal, Burke Goodykoontz, Alf Harris, Robert Hodge, Joe BOYS Jones, Bobby Keister, Harvey Linkous, Charlie Lucas, Dickey Marks, Edward Martin, Buddy Martin, Dicky Martin, Marvin Midkiff, George Moore, Buddy Moore, Herbert Morehead, Douglas Newby, Eric, Jr. Norris, Johnny Pamplin, John Ratcliffe, Tommy Sames, R. G. Shelburn, Julian Simpson, Tommy Staton, Trent Steele, Sam Stocki, Junior Swaney, David Tabor, William Taylor, Dean Turman, Billy Turner, Monroe Vaughn, Carlos Weeks, Billy Wheeler, George Whitt, Ray Williams, Glenn Wright, Tommy 4 , 24 . }! FORTY-F I VE Judson Burton Harris, Jr President James Myres Summey Vice President Glenn Robert Whitmer Secretary and Treasurer Miss Roberts 1 Miss Jackson I Sponsors Mrs. Young | Mrs. Keffer J Color: Navy Blue and Gold Motto: Not by fate, not by chance, but by work Flower: Red Rose Akers, Mildred Arbogasi, Izetta Bain, Ruby Lee Blue, Ruth Bowling, Betty Burnett, Nancy’ Charlton, Mary Jo Coalson, Doreen Cochran, Alma Cranford, Elyse Cregger, Virginia DeHart, Edna Dey-erle, Mary Frances Alderman, Roy Bellamy, Harold, Jr. Bishop, Robert Boles, Bill Boles, Rudy’ Brown, Chapman Brown, Dick Brown, Eugene Burch, Teddy Carter, Stafford Christian, Jack Cochran, Eddie Divers, Margie Sue Dobbins, Mary Dudley - , Mary’ Jo Dudley’, Jeanne Farmer, Louise Furrow, Betty’ Giesen, Ann Hollins, Thelma Horsby - , Peggy - Hudgins, Wilma Jean Hutchens, Pearle Kirby-, Ronella McDaniel, Lois Conrad, Oscar Lee Cook, Jack Cranford, Clifton Croy, Ernest Dickenson, Jimmy - Disney, Tommy Duncan, Cleveland Durman, Eugene Earles, Lacy, Jr. Farmer, Gilbert Galway, Harry Giesen, Tommy’ GIRLS Mannon, Claudine Mannon, Opal Martin, Betty Martin, Ruth Ann Mayo, Martha Midkiff, Ruth Moore, Pauline Morris, Frances Myers, Ruth Norris, Mary Sue Price, Barbara Radcliffe, Rosemond BOYS Hall, Ralph Harris, Buddy Harris, John Harris, Wallace Hollands worth, Paul Howard, Bobby- Howell. Bill Jones, Herbert King, Jack Koontz, Barent Leighton, Howard Lewis, Curtis Ratcliffe, Darce Ratcliffe, My’RIM Ratcliffe, Rebecca Reves, Patsy Robertson, Bobbie Janet Roop, Anna Ruth Ross, Bridie Saunders, Maxine Sawyers, Leona Sawy-ers, Mabel Shaffer, Berma Shaffer, June Lowman, Henry - , Jr. Lyle, Willard McCraw, Frank Maness, Bobby Mayberry, Moy Moncure, Henry Moore, George Moore, Jim Moore, Steve Pannell, David Rakes, Roy Lee Roop, Hassel Shaw, Sallie Simpson, Mildred Skeen, Billy Carol Sowder, Carolyn Sowers, Dixie St. Clair, Mary Ann Steele, Peggy Thompson, Elmalene Weiss, Margaret Williams, Evelyn Wood, Marjorie Worrell, Lillian Shelburne, William Stump, Clarence Sturdivant, Dudley Summey, Jim Vaughn, Gerald Viers, Bill Walker, Wilmer Whitmer, Robert Williams, Frankie Wilson, Claude Wirt, Shirley Wray, Jack 25 } THE OAK LEAF Dick Cook E. J. Martin Irene Collier. . Mrs. Knowlton ) Mrs. Meadows I Miss Ferguson f Miss Reid J President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer Sponsors Colors: Red and White Alderman, Agnes Alderman, Thelma Austin, Jolene Arbogast, Lavelva Bain, Mary Belle Baber, Connie Beasley, Frankie Bellamy, Sally Bowles, Beverly Branch, Betty Burns, Joan Carper, Molly Chambers, Jane Cochran, Hope Aker, Robert Akers, Harless Alderman, Marvin Arnold, Bill Bibb, Harvey Bishop, Earl Bucker, Bill Brooks, Donald Cayton, Tommy Cook, Dick Corder, Denton, Jr. Davis, Sherman Dobbins, Jakie Dudley, Bobby Duncan, Riner, Jr. Collier, Irene Cook, Betty Covey, Edith Cox, Alma Croy, Evelyn DeHart, Louise Dobbins, Betty Dobbins, Lucille Dulaney, Geneva Duncan, Sue Farmer, Dolly Farmer, Doris French, Kay Goodyear, Suzanne Eaton, Charles Elkins, Ervin, Jr. Farmer, Clion Franklin, Billy French, Bill Foster, Ralph Gibson, Donald Goodykoontz, Bill Gravely, Ben Gwinn, Verlin Haislip, Dick Hamlin, Clarence Hammond, Junior Harris, Roy Holdren, Gary Flower: Red Carnation Motto: Forever Onward GIRLS Guinn, Claris Heinline, Kitty Holt, Doris Jones, Dorothy Kessler, Lorraine Kirtner, Barbara Leighton, Joyce Martin, Mary Etta McCance, Joan McGuire, Elsie McNeal, Evelyn Moore, Betty Jo Montgomery, Jolene BOYS Hollans, Mawyer, Jr. Holliday, Benny Keister, Tommy King, Stanley Leighton, Robert Lemmon, Loring Long, Billy Joe Long, James Martin, E. J. Martin, Jimmy Martin, Billy Mabery, Arthur Mayberry, Arvin Middleton, Jack Moore, Jimmy Nester, Hilda Pannell, Frances Peters, Sue Price, Nellie Ratcliffe, Geneva Ratcliffe, Iva Rodman, Jean Roop, Betty June Russell, Nancy Schultz, Floris Summler, Mildred Sutphin, Betty Sutphin, Opal Morris, Verlin Nelson, Jack Norris, George Nunley, Jimmy Padgett, Henry Patterson, Jimmy Pannell, Jackson Pierce, Joe Price, Norman Ramsey, Jack Roberts, Gordon, Jr. Rodman, James Roop, Donald Ross, Arnold Taylor, Irene Trail, Jeanette Turpin, Eula Mae Vaughn, Merrianne Vires, Charlotte Viers, Elsie Way, Agnes Weiss, Muriel Wheeler, Joanne Whitt, Joyce Wickline, Betty Jo Woolwine, Margaret Young, Irene Rupe, Howard Sames, Wayman Showalter, Tommy Simpson, Milton Smith, Edward Smoot, Howard Stafford, Edgar Sutherland, Harold Thornton, Rudolph Vaughn, Ralph Walker, Frankie Wheeler, Carl Wilcher, Kenneth Wright, Bonham 4 26 ) • THE OAK LEAF The Junior-Senior Prom of the Class of ’44 was attended by a large majority of both Juniors and Seniors. Music was rendered by Harry Davis and his orchestra from Roanoke. The program started with the Welcoming Address by Mary Ellen Roseberry, President of the Junior Class, and response by Dave Wall, President of the Senior Class. Following this was a musical program with solos by George Norris and Christine Hearne. Reba Mannon, Flo Wright, Dot Strader, Phyllis Crawford, Sylvia Austin, and Ruth Galloway formed a sextette to render several songs. Following intermission, both classes joined in the Grand March led by outgoing and incoming Presidents of the Senior Class, Dave Wall and Alice Middleton. Refreshments consisted of punch and home-made cookies. ft. 0. S. A building’s just a building ’Til it has a special name. Makes no difference how you build them, They all mean about the sa me. But suppose you put a building On a hill that’s sloped and green Overlooking land and river Where it always can be seen. And the halls within that building Can be cold and sad, you know — Only echoes answering echoes As the shadows come and go. But, just place some happy boys and girls In each and every room. Then you’ll see the shadows fade away And take away the gloom. The echoes repeat laughter. Sing again some happy song, And they shout a cheery welcome To each one that comes along. So is our high school, straight, majestic, Full of loves and laughs and fun. Love changed it from a building To a home for everyone. Betty Grey Robertson «§( 28 FORTY-F I VE Jim Painter Glenn Williams . . Jeanne Dudley. . . , Miss Ruby Dobyns OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer Sponsor REPRESENTATIVES Alice Middleton Sen ior Class Flo Wright Buddy Harris . . Sophomore Class Dick Cook Frank Turner .... Student Patrol John Pierce Toe Pierce 202 Ann Geisen 209 Dick Cook 203 Betty Furrow 102 Kay French 204 Dot McGhee 103 Toe Hodge 205 Thelmus Plummer. . . 107 Roy Alderman 206 Bill Caldwell 108 Betty June Roop 207 Tom Scott IO9 Lavina Collier 208 Ray Whitt. . . Henry Moncure . . . . 8 4 During the past year the student council has been very active, and its projects have been successful. The Hall Monitor System has become very effective. The Clean-Up Campaign was an outcome of the Student Forum planned by the Student Council. The alumni of Radford High School in service were sent Christmas cards and the Council planned a White Christmas in which every home room partci- pated. The Service Flag was brought up to date and the Student Council carried out various school activities of minor detail. The members of the council are representatives of all the students and have done their best to make decisions for the group they represent. 4 29 } - THE OAK LEAF Blanche Scott Sallie E. Littrell. . Peggy Bowling Henry Clifton Bill Gunter Mary E. Roseberry Dot McGhee Yvonne Saulsbury Betty G. Robertson Connie Conley Alice Middleton Darrell Bralley Elsie Franklin Mary F. Padgett Frank Turner Cora Sawyers 1 Vera Robinette ' ' Jim Painter ) Frank Hurd I Mrs. Helen Carter. Editor Assistant Editor Managing Editor Business Manager Assistant Business Managers Feature Editors . Sports Editors . . . Sketch Artist . . Copy Readers Typists . Photographers Sponsor Under existing conditions we have done everything possible to give you a good annual and by conditions we mean such things as: no flash bulbs, lack of copper for engravings, and all such things as that. Nevertheless, we’ve never lacked the will to work. We had “Snooky” Clifton to see that the best possible publicity for the book was given. Yvonne, Bill, Mary Ellen, Dot, and Peggy have broken all records in advertising with their smooth talk and excellent work. Betty Grey and Connie contributed their wit; Alice and Darrell covered all sports. Elsie has added much with her original sketches and Jim has given us the best in wartime pictures. Frank, Mary Frances, and Sallie have done a lot, Cora has been an excellent typist, and Blanche has added her perserverance. The staff wishes to express its appreciation for the co-operation of the entire student body, the faculty and especially the Senior Class. 4 . 30 FORTY-F I VE Reba Mannon . . John Pierce Sylvia Austin . . Mrs. Knowlton Allen, Louise Austin, Jolene Austin, Sylvia Bowling, Peggy Burnett, Nancy Conley, Connie Cook, Betty Jean Dameron, May Deyerle, Mary Frances Dudley, Jeanne Edmondson, Irene Fanning, Darlene Furrow, Betty Jewell Galloway, Ruth Hornsby, Peggy Horton, Mary Mannon, Edith Mannon, Reba Morrison, Carole Myers, Betty Jane MEMBERS Girls Norris, Mary Sue Peters, Sue Radcliffe, Betty Jane Robertson, Betty Grey Robertson, Bobbie Janet Roop, Anna Ruth Roseberry, Mary Ellen Simpkins, Betty Skeen, Billie Silvers, Sarah St. Claire, Mary Anne Strader, Dot Sutphin, Betty Sutphin, Leola Talbert, Ruth ' Thompson, Elmaline Thompson, Mary M. Turner, Pauline Worrell, Lillian Wright, Flo President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer Sponsor Boys Allison, Robert Akers, Harless Camper, Benny Cassell, Gene Elkins, Ervin Geisen, Tommy Gentle, R. B. Graybeal, Burke Hollans, Moyer King, Stanley Moore, Steve Morehead, Douglas Norris, George Pannell, Jackson Pierce , Joe Pierce, John Rodman, Jimmy Whitt, Ray Wilcher, Kenneth Wright, Bonham Perfection, loyalty, and an appreciation of the finer things of life — these are the ideals of the Radford High School Glee Club. Mrs. Knowlton has been in charge of the club and we feel that we owe much to her. One of the most loved customs of the glee club is the singing of Christmas Carols in assembly. This year, the Easter concert consisted of both sacred music and lighter form. Sometimes the glee club members wonder if its worth all the work that they put into it, but then after a successful program, they are glad and feel that their efforts have not been in vain. 4 31 }§=- THE OAK LEAF Betty Grey Robertson President Peggy Bowling Vice President Isabelle Mottesheard Treasurer Mr. Frederick Schley Sponsor MEMBERS Trumpets Bowling, Peggy Bricker, Bill Camper, Bennie Haislip, Dickie Moore, Jimmie Pierce, Joe Ramsey, Jack Wickline, Betty Jo Swaney, David Sax Gilliland, Mildred Trombones Allison, Robert Flinchum, Donald Graybeal, Burke Drums Arnold, Bill Goodykoontz, Bill King, Stanley Stafford, Edgar Clarinets Covey, Doris Littrell, Sallie Mannon, Reba Mottesheard, Isabelle Myers, June Robertson, Betty Grey Alto Peters, Sue Schultz, Flora The band at Radford High School has increased both in number and interest this year. At the beginning of the year Miss Lois Shickel, also director of the Glee Club, conducted the band as successfully as she had the previous year. The Radford High School band has made more progress in the past year since its organization in 1940. After Miss Shickel’s departure in November, 1944, her place was taken by Mr. Frederick Schley, who was director of band in New York State previous to this year. At the present time the band consists of twenty-five pieces. Much was done in the interest of the band by lead- ing organizations in the city. A variety show from Roanoke, Va., was sponsored by the American Legion, the proceeds of which went to the band for uniforms. • 2{ 32 }3s- FORTY-F I VE Alf Goodykoontz Dickey Martin Robert Glenn Bill Caldwell 1 . . . . Glenn Williams J May Dameron Dickey Lucas Dot Strader Janice Andrews Mildred Gilliland. . . Elizabeth French Betty Ruth Martin Dot Wood Ruth Talbert Ann Easter • . Mary Boles Betty Ratcliffe Edith Mannon Evelyn Cumbie Louise Allen 1 Mary Horton [ Mary Lucas J Mrs. Lurlene W. Todd Editor . .Managing Editor. . . Business Manager. . Circulation Manager . . Feature Editors. . . . . Sports Editors . . . . . Society Editors . . . . . . Joke Editors . . . . . . . . Art Editors . . . . Reporters Copy Editors Betty Jane Myers Shirley Hollandsworth Robert Glenn j Bill Caldwell Glenn Williams Peggy Jo Jones Burke Graybeal Mildred Matthews Ruth Jones Buddy Martin Elizabeth French Betty Ruth Martin Dot Wood Ruth Talbert . . • Ann Easter Mary Boles Betty Ratcliffe Edith Mannon Evelyn Cumbie f R ose Goodyear Lillian Scott [ Mary Adams Sponsor This year’s newspaper staff has functioned as an outside activity of the Junior Class. For the first time it has given all members of the class an equal opportunity of serving either on the editorial staff or on the business staff. Mrs. Lurlene W. Todd has served as advisor to the newspaper group. Without her guidance and help, we would have faced a much harder task. Another group which has gone far toward making the newspaper a success is the business staff, headed by Robert Glenn. Others who have helped in this department are Doug Morehead, Billy Weeks and the two circulation managers. This year we have done the best job we knew how in giving the students news of all classes and happenings throughout the year. 4 33 THE OAK LEAF Frank Turner President Betty Jean Keister Vice President Frankie Williams Secretary Mr. L. Luzenski Sponsor Worrell, David Clifton, Henry Cook, Jack Cooper, Perdean Fisher, Louise MEMBERS Graybeal, Burke Howard, Bobby Jones, Ruth Martin, Buddy Middleton, Alice Moore, Steve Pierce, John Strader, Dot Whitmer, Robert Branch, David The Student Patrol has taken active part in upholding school ideals and traditions. They work co-operatively with the Student Council and have solved many school problems which have arisen during the year. The Patrol consisted of three groups, members representing Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. They rotated in keeping order in the lunch line and in the halls, at football games, and basket ball games. We believe that this is an indispensable organization in the betterment of our school. 4 34 FORTY-F I VE [Jftilufa fa C oa °h c %ed niicCoy In this annual edition of the Oak Leaf, we pay tribute to Coach Fred McCoy, now serving in the U. S. Navy. The students of Radford High School will never forget Coach’s enthusiasm, en- couragement, and interest in them — as well as his wisdom and good training, which led them down the field to victory in almost every ball game. During his short stay at Radford High School he created a strong atmosphere of spirit and friendship, which spread swiftly throughout the student body of R. H. S. Coach McCoy attended Concord College, Athens, West Virginia. There he was a member of the football team, and also an active member of the Beta Sigma Mu fraternity. There is no doubt in our minds that the fine examples he has set and his ability to gain respect will make a deep impression and will not be forgotten in the years to come. His able leadership is a n outstanding factor which gave him the support and confidence of all. Speaking in behalf of the entire student body of R. H. S. we stand up to Coach Fred McCoy, who is now in training for the defense of our country. At the beginning of Coach McCoy’s career at R. H. S. he turned an inex- perienced group of boys into a powerful grid machine that won eight out of nine games, losing only one tilt. The Bobcats opened the season with a hard-earned victory over the Maroons of Wytheville High School, 13-0. They continued their winning work by downing the Demons of Christiansburg, 26-0, and the Pulaski Orioles, 19-6. The William Fleming Colonels turned the tables when they came out on top, 26-0, to snap the Bobcat’s streak. The locals grabbed five consecutive wins for the highly successful season. So to you, Coach Fred McCoy, we are proud indeed to pay this tribute and we all wish you the best of luck wherever you are. $ 35 THE OAK LEAF First Row: Jim Painter, Frank Hurd, Co-Captains; Thelmus Plummer. Second Row: Bill Cook; Randy Cooper; “Slick” Wall; Tom Scott; Sam Blue. Third Row: James Gibson; David Worrell; Robert Williams; Frankie Williams; Eugene Durman. Fourth Row: John Pierce; Jack Harnsberger“ Snooky” Clifton; Joe Kelly; Joe Hodge; Frank Turner. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Date Place School Radford Visitors September 29 There 6 7 October 7 Here William Byrd 7 7 October 13 There O O October 27 Here 6 44 November 10 There 7 25 November 17 Here 32 O November 24 Here O - £{ 36 } 3 =- FORTY-F I VE Sam Blue (T) Stafford Carter (T) Henry Clifton (E) Bill Cook (E) Randolph Cooper (E) Cleveland Duncan (T) Eugene Durman (FB) Gilbert Farmer (G) Starting Line-Up James Gibson (G) Tommy Giesen (LH) Jack Harnsberger (G) Joe Hodge (T) Frank Hurd (QB) Joe Kelly (G) Jim Painter (RH) John Pierce (E) Thelmus Plummer (FB) Tom Scott (G) Frank Turner (QB) Slick Wall (C) Frankie Williams (LH) Pid Williams (G) Robert Williams (T) David Worrell (T) 37 THE OAK LEAF Boys ’ Basket jBa II VARSITY SQUAD First Row: Bill Cook, Frank Turner, Robert Whitmer, Jim Painter, Thelmus Plummer. Standing: Frank Caldwell, Frank Hurd, Buddy Martin, “ Slick ” Wall, Frankie Williams, Stafford Carter, Mr. Sisson, and Robert Harris ( not pictured). Basket Ball has long been one of the Bobcats’ greatest sports. This year the team has given and taken, defeated and been defeated, and yet has shown good sportsmanship throughout the entire season. The team, under the direction of Mr. Sisson, has achieved a record of which any school could be proud. The members are not very large, but are quick as lightning in the game they know so well. The boys always tried their best to win regardless of the conditions under which they played. We are proud of our “Basket Ball Bobcats.” JUNIOR VARSITY SQUAD First Row: Bill Goodykoontz, Buddy Harris, John Pierce, Dickie Haislip, Dick Cook. Standing: Glenn Williams, Bill Caldwell, Eugene Brown, Jimmy Dickenson, Eddy Marks, Sonny Whitt, Mr. Sisson and J. D. Harman ( not pictured). 3f 38 }2f FORTY-F I VE Mary Sue Norris Bridie Ross Leona Sawyers Claudine Mannon Myrim Ratcliffe Jean Dudley Carolyn Sowder June Shaffer Alma Cochran Darce Ratcliffe Ruby Lee Bain Peggy Steele Maxine Saunders Captain Sophomore Volley Ball Champions Dottie Lee Haywood Margaret Saul Hester Chambers Freida Divers Sarah Silvers Yvonne Saulsbury Helen Tipton Katherine Mayo Vera Jean Robinette Alice Middleton Captain Senior Basket Ball Champions SEASON’S ACTIVITIES The girls’ athletic program began with the learning of the fundamentals of volleyball after which the acquired skills were demonstrated in the volley ball tour- nament. At, the end of the first semester interest centered on basket ball. The round-robin schedule was used for the basket ball tournament. Plans were made for an extensive tennis program as a major activity in the spring to be followed by a tournament. 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