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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1946 volume:

Property of Glencoe Mansion, Museum Gallery 600 Unruh Drive Radford, VA 24141 540-731-5031 c ' Memories of Our ffftgh Oak Leaf School T)ays Published, by THE STUDENT BODY Radford High School Radford, Virginia 1946 Mary Elizabeth Lucas Editor Buddy Moore Business Manager Dedication • • • Always interested in us, our school, and our activities are our two best friends, Mom and Dad. They want us to have, in school, all the opportunities they missed in their youth. They deserve much more credit than we could possibly give them, so to all our Moms and Dads we, their bewildering off¬ spring, happily and gratefully dedicate this book. Preface REMEMBER . . . Of course you do. We all remember every¬ thing that happened high on a windy hill amid the clang of lockers and the buzz of changing bells . . . the daily grind of classes . . . pep meetings . . . the bitter wind that reddened our noses and blew our curls as we watched Radford’s victory over Pulaski . . . carols being sung . . . the Junior-Senior Prom . . . the headaches accompanying exams . . . then the thrills of graduation. Remember? There have been so many outstanding events this year to fill our hearts that we cannot devote this book to one lest some worth remembering should slip away. With this in mind the staff presents the 1946 Oak Leaf in memory of the little as well as the big memories of our year. PVe CPind . • • PERSONALITIES Faculty. Class Rooms Class Officers. . . Classes: Seniors. Juniors. Sophomores Freshmen. . LASTIMES Publications. Glee Club. Band. Student Patrol. Student Cooperative Association El Circulo Espanol. Home Economics Club. Diversified Occupations. Girls’ Athletic Association. Features. 8 io LI 16 30 32 34 3 6 38 39 40 4 1 42 43 44 45 46 pOWER 51 52 Cheerleaders Football... . Basketball. . 54 Faculty Mr. F. E. DeHaven Superintendent , City Schools Miss Lorena Brown Secretary Mr. W. W. Robinson Principal Miss Sue Buskill English , Social Studies Mrs. Helen L. Carter English , Spanish , Social Studies M iss Mickey Clement Physical Education Miss Catherine Dobyns English , Social Studies M iss Ruby Dobyns Mathematics M RS. H. C. Graybeal English , Speech Arts , Social Studies M RS. P. H. Hasselvander English , Latin, French , Social Studies Mr. W. B. Hatcher Diversified Occupations Mrs. Earl Hetrick Preflight Aeronautics , Math ematics Faculty Mr. H. H. Hobgood Physical Education Miss Roberta Ingles English , Social Studies Miss Lois Jackson English , Science , Social Studies Miss Edna Reid English , General Language , Science , Social Studies Miss Ethel Roberts English , Solid Geometry , Algebra II, Social Studies Miss Farah Rust Home Economics Miss Beth Jordon Home Economics Mrs. Daphne Wall Chemistry, Physics Mrs. Opal S. Keffer Algebra I and II Miss Juanita Phillips Librarian Miss Ruth Weaver Religious Education Mrs. Glenn Young Biology Not Shown in Picture Mr. Lawrence Luzenski Industrial Arts [ 9 ] More cj Memories In the largest Spanish Class in the history of the school—we find Jack Wray in deep concentration on his favorite subject—we wonder if it is the Spanish language he finds so interesting and absorbing or the Spanish women. Remember the mad trips to the library the day before book reports were due and the way we poured over re¬ search material for special reports? These are incidents we connect with our school iibrary. Amid the turmoil surrounding the life of a librarian, Miss Phillips still finds time to answer questions on all possible topics. Something new has been added! Yes, something new has been added in R. H. S. and if you have been in the lower hall third, fourth, fifth or sixth periods you have probably heard the clicking that accompanies the type¬ writers in Room 5. They are something we have been trying to get for a long time and now that they are here, the students are taking advantage of the opportunity offered them. The teachers, who are students from the Business Education Department of the College, are in¬ structing the boys and girls in how to become good typists without “hunting and pecking.” For those of us who dare to explore the field of higher mathematics, the one semester Solid Geometry class offers a welcome opening. Here the boys learn all the secrets of solid figures. They resort to polyhedrons, prisms, cones, and spheres as means of practical applica¬ tions to life situations in estimating areas and volumes of figures. This course is acceptable in any college and is emphatically advocated for future engineering students. David Branch and Bobby Foster with their instructor, Miss Fithel Roberts, seem to be able to hold the interest of all the senior boys. Where could all the girls be while this interesting subject is being presented? We wonder. [ 10 ] (Pan Happen Our Bible course has added a note of spirituality to our school environment. Under the directing hand of Miss Weaver, Margie Sue Divers finds it an easy task to give her report on the city of Palestine for .the benefit of her interested classmates. The type of study offered covers a wide range, and is attractively varied from day to day. In only two years’existence at R. H. S. the course has become one of the school’s most popular ones. High prices will not find these Home Economists unprepared, for they have learned wisely to make their own clothes. Appreciation of color harmony, correct dress lines and “when to wear what,” parallel the study of the basic principles of sewing in Miss Rust’s sewing classes. Here we see Mildred O’Neal having her skirt fitted by Betty Brooks. Not only do students of this course learn the funda¬ mentals of salesmanship but they also become familiar with correct business grooming and “counter-personality.” By holding part-time positions in down-town industries, these students practice each afternoon what Mr. Hatcher preaches every morning. Such terms as dry-cell batteries, density and mass may be bewildering to most of us, but are a part of the regular vocabulary of the students in Mrs. Wall’s Physics classes. They also learn that Ohm’s and Lenz’s laws do not apply to reckless driving, but are purely scientific. Judging from the number of girls enrolled in this class it appears that few dare to brave this rather manly course, and we still wonder why. t 11 ] “Jealous Hearted” and “You are My Sunshine” are sung with true mountain spirit by Miss Catherine Dobyns’ English IV class. Under such gay conditions, their study of the American ballad takes on a new meaning. We have noticed its effect, too—we can find them in the halls or under the windows at noon or after school singing in the true Floyd mountain spirit. If you have wondered about the strange lyrics coming from Room 205 perhaps this picture will give you a clue. No it isn’t double talk—it’s the French Class singing “La Marseillaise.” French has been interesting to many students because it is a language filled with color and romance. It might explode but we doubt it. These chemists seem to be closely following manual instructions in carry¬ ing out this laboratory work—the thing which adds excite¬ ment to the chemistry course. Our school is fortunate in having adequate equipment for students to perform their own experiments and the results are eagerly observed and concluded. Almost every day brings a discovery of some new practical application of chemistry to ordinary life. The buzz of a saw, the hammering of nails, or the grind of a lathe will bring back the memories of the days that we spent in Mr. Luzenski’s shop class. Many difficult problems faced us, but we never gave up because our instructor was always standing nearby for reassurance. Here we see William Shelburne planing the end of white pine. [ 12 ] election ‘Returns First in the eyes of their classmates are our class officers. They are the leaders of whom we are justly proud. Capable, friendly, studious and kind are the terms which may be applied to any one of these fourteen popular students. In any activity or phase of school life they are not only leaders but also whole-hearted participants. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Judged the cream of the crop by their senior classmates are: Robert Glenn, president; Alf Goodykoontz, vice president; Sylvia Austin, secretary; Betty Keister, treasurer. To these four seniors have been entrusted all the important decisions of their triumphant year. From September to June they have led the procession of our march through the months. To Airs. Helen Carter, Miss Ruby Dobyns and Miss Juanita Phillips we leave our appreciation for their excellent guidance and leadership for the senior group. As each senior leaves R. H. S. and takes his place in the world, he will take with him many happy memories of his achievements and ex¬ periences. Tommy Disney June Shaffer Ann Giesen Dudley Sturdivant Edward Smith, Joanne Wheeler, Gary Holdren FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS This year Radford’s newest recruits chose Peter Giesen, president; Royce Thrift, vice president, and Juanita Boles, secretary-treasurer. Much of the credit for a successful year goes to our faithful home-room teachers: Miss Roberta Ingles, Miss Lois Jackson, Airs. Earl Hetrick and Miss Edna Reid. Because of them our work took on a new meaning. Now as we come to the end of the year, we do so with a feeling of regret but also with a sense of accomplishment. y lf Goodykoontz Sylvia Austin Betty ' Keister Robert Glenn JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Our junior favorites are: Ann Giesen, president; Dudley Sturdivant, vice president; June Shaffer, secretary, and Tommy Disney, treasurer. With them lay the responsibility of guiding the progress of the class in our year’s events. Especially important to us this year was the choice of our class rings. At last came that momentous occasion—the Junior-Senior Prom. We have been very ably led by our sponsors, Alias Catherine Dobyns, Airs. H. C. Graybeal, Airs. P. H. Hasselvander and Mrs. Daphne Wall. The juniors are looking forward to the big year ahead, when they will become dignified seniors and then graduate. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS The honor of leading the sophomore class through its trials and tribulations was bestowed upon Gary Holdren, president; that of vice president on Edward Smith, and that of secretary-treasurer on Joanne Wheeler. They have shared their pleasures and troubles with their home-room teachers who are: Aliss Sue Buskill, Aliss Alickey Clement, Aliss Ethel Roberts and Airs. Opal Iveffer. The sophomores have worked hard this year in order to be well prepared for their junior year, as they gradually climb the ladder to graduation. Royce Thrift, Juanita Boles, Peter Giesen “ Pid Williams, Mary Elizabeth Lucas, Joe Hodge, Betty Keister and “ Doc ” Caldwell Alert! Eager! Capable! These simple terms most effectively describe the winning person¬ alities of these students who have been acclaimed as Radford High’s Citizens for 1946. Holding the highest executive position, president of the S. C. A., is “Pid” Williams. Alary Elizabeth Lucas, our skillful editor of the 1946 Oak Leaf, whose charming personality has made her so widely known, is also an enthusiastic member of our basketball team. One of the athletic members of the group is Joe Hodge, a co-captain of our 1945 football team. With her pep and personality, Betty Keister, treasurer of the Senior Class, has made many lasting friends. “Doc” Caldwell, president of the Student Patrol, holds the highest judicial position in our school and is certainly well liked by everyone. Qitizens of ig46 Henry Moncure, Ann Giesen, Tommy Disney, Nancy Burnett and Tommy Giesen Outstanding in scholarship, vice president of the Student Body and assistant editor of the Oak Leaf, is Henry Moncure, who is well deserving of this prominent position. Vivacious Ann Giesen is the ambitious, striving president of the Junior Class. She is also an aggressive basket¬ ball guard. Tommy Disney, publicity manager of the Oak Leaf and treasurer of the Junior Class, and Nancy Burnett, an excellent cheerleader, are all-around wonderful people. Last, but far from least, is Tommy Giesen, outstanding football player of the season, and also “King” at the Football Dance. These ten students, each with their own individualistic ideas .. .dreams . . . and ambitions . . . have been chosen by their classmates as the ten best citizens of R. H. S. To our many reminiscences of this immortal year, we add the pleasure of having known them and lived with them ... of having watched them climb. 1 15 ] Seniors Mary Adams “Mary” Talented, reserved, diligent William Clyde Albert “Bill” Unselfish, fair-minded, good-natured Carrie Louise Allen “ Weezie” Friendly, charming, sincere Emory ' Cody ' Altizer “ Cody ” Honest, humorous, hearty Janice Anne Andrews “ Janice ” Capable, cooperative, comprehensible )ack McBride Ashbrook “ Ashbrook” Likable, fun-loving, light-hearted Sylvia Christine Austin “ Sylvia ” Poised, pleasant, pretty Mary Alice Boles “Mary” Durable, dignified, docile [ 16 ] Seniors Negatha Marie Boyd “ Marie ” Achieving, thoughtful, well-groomed David Carr Branch “ Bear ” Unchanging, kind, responsible Kathryn Louise Brookman “Kitty” Smiling, lady-like, polite Leona Mae Brookman “ Leona ” Advisable, appellant, achieving Frances Louise Bugg “Buggy” Trustworthy, tiny, tender-hearted John Bayard Burch “Jack” Neat, nice, natural Pansy Marie Burnette “ Pansy ” Quiet, efficient, modest [ 17 ] William Perfater Caldwell “Doc” Capable, cooperative, courteous Seniors David Edward Crawford “ Red” Red-headed, athletic, spontaneous May Frances Dameron “Mops” Neat, notable, reserved Elree Ibra Dehart “ Elree” Blonde, attractive, pleasant Anne Morris Easter “ Easter” Gleeful, good-natured, game Benton Blake Camper “ Bennie” Alert, willing, friendly Wilmer Richard Clement “Buddy” Energetic, earnest, engaging Lavina Collier “ Collier” Dependable, debonair, sympathetic Ralph Carter Cox “Cox” Merry, mirthful, mannerly 1 18 ] Seniors Mary Margaret Epperley “Midge” Diminutive, darling, delightful John Gilbert Farmer “ Gilbert” Obliging, earnest, humorous Robert Eastwood Glenn “Bob” Progressive, practical, poised Charles Alfred Goodykoontz “ Goody ” Ambitious, able, academic Donald Kenneth Flinchum “ Donald ” Exacting, quiet, honest Robert Lee Foster “Gas” Jovial, jazzy, jaunty Pauline Elizabeth French “Liza” Faithful, forgivable, friendly Mildred Ann Gilliland “Mag” Accurate, artful, achieving [ 19 1 Seniors Mary Marjorie Horton “ Mae” Poised, pleasant, polite David Robert Jones “ Bobby ” Good-natured, sincere, easy-going Peggy Jo Jones “Peggy Jo” Understanding, well-dressed, natural Ruth Elizabeth Jones “Ruth” Carefree, courteous, capable Douglas Burke Graybeai. “ Burke ” Musical, honest, understanding Robert Lee Harris “Flush” Happy-go-lucky, energetic, gentle Joseph Emmett Hodge “Joe” Lovable, handsome, lots of fun Shirley Ruth Hollandsworth “ Shirley ” Clever, dainty, vivid [ 20 J Seniors Helen Marie Kanode “Helen” Polite, pleasant, practical Betty Jean Keister “ Keister ” Gay, gentle, gainful Harvey Lewis Keister “ Harvey ” Reflective, talkative, likable Frances Louise Kirtner “ Kirtner” Faithful, friendly, favorable James Peter King “Pete” Clever, carefree, prankish Charlie Thomas Linkous “C. T.” Tall, jolly, terrific Richard Lee Lucas “ Dickie ” Interesting, honest, sincere Mary Elizabeth Lucas “ Ibby ” Pretty, pleasant, poised [ 21 J Seniors Edith Isabelle Mannok “ Edith ” Respectful, refreshing, reliable Edward Lee Marks “ Ed” Blushing, tall, good-natured Betty Ruth Martin “ Baby Ruth ” Aderry, meditative, mannerly Frank Harrison Martin “ Buddy” Tall, dark, handsome Charles Richard Martin “Dicky” Gay, coy, courteous Marvin Leo Martin “Marvin ” Jivey, joyous, jumpy Mildred Lorain Matthews “ M illy” Intelligent, interesting, industrious Joe Everette McGlothlin “Slim” Quiet, reserved, honest f 22 ] Seniors George Edward Midriff “ George ” Skillful, thoughtful, dependable Herbert Hoover Moore “Monk” Well-liked, good sport, genuine Ralph Howard Moore “ Buddy ” Happy, helpful, hearty June Jeanette Moore “ Bunnette” Witty, winsome, well-dressed Douglas Andrew Morehead “ Doug” Dignified, durable, immaculate Carole Ellen Morrison “ Carole” Modest, efficient, expressive Betty Jane Myers “Myers” Athletic, aggressive, able Bobbie Mae Myers “Myers” Friendly, sweet, conscientious [ 23 ] Seniors Eric Kenneth Newby “Eric” Creditable, comical, congenial John Benjamin Norris “ Johnny ” Skilled, smiling, sociable John Lewis Pamplin “Pass” Trustworthy, happy, carefree Evelyn Mae Pannell “E. P” Lively, lovely, light-hearted William Victor Price “Bill” Polite, poised, well-groomed Elsie Dare Pugh “Red” True, talented, tender-hearted Betty Jane Radcliffe “ Shortie” Small, sweet, striking Lillian Whaling Scott “ Scottie ” Attractive, dignified, fragile t 24 ] Seniors George Edward Shaw “Punk” Versatile, quiet, attentive Julian Benson Shelburne Jo Jo ” Pensive, stable, helpful Betty Jane Simpkins “B. J” Glamorous, elegant, animated Margaret Nancy Smith “ Smitty ” Calm, coy, courteous Trent Alfonza Staton “Horse Fly ” Well-read, poised, considerate Dorothy Mae Strader “Dot” Energetic, efficient, eminent Leqla Kathleen Sutphin “ Suttie” Happy, helpful, honest Mildred Marie Sutphin “Sut” Blonde, likable, happy-go-lucky t 25 ] Seniors David Roy Swaney “ Carnivorous Cultured, studious, cooperative William Ray Tabor “ Tabor Jocund, jovial, jolly Ruth Marie Talbert “Ruth Dimpled, dutiful, dependable Sylvia Virginia Talbert “ Slyvia ” Nice, noticeable, neatly-dressed Mary Eloise Taylor “ Pe e-Wee Dancing-eyed, darling, demure Dean Eric Taylor “ Dean Friendly, silent, real Mary Frances Thompson “Mary Frances Quiet, reserved, dignified Bill James Turman “ Termite ” Able, achieving, adaptable r 26 ] Seniors Marianne Shelton Turner “ Turner” Faithful, friendly, forgivable William Edwards Weeks “Billy” Talkative, jovial, well-liked Nancy Laverna Weston “ Verna ” Athletic, winsome, wonderful Martha Lee Wheeler “Bosh” Dependable, helpful, well-liked Carrie Lee Whitt “ Whitt” Generous, gay, good-natured Thomas Ray Whitt “ Sonny ” Candid, studious, athletic f 27 ] Nancy Lee Williams “Nancy” Brunette, blue-eyed, blissful Seniors Dorothy Alice Wood “ Dot ” Energetic, earnest, amiable Thomas Stuart Wright “ Skeeter Teasing, talkative, thoughtful m W r 4l Flora Anne Wright “ Vo” Gifted, game, gainful Senior Autographs I 28 1 Seniors Slide Slips Into Slots to Select Superlatives 1. When there’s a piano to be played “Weezie” is right on hand; And when it comes to a bit of boogie “Gas” Foster just beats the band. 2. We know a little lad and lass W T ho are apt in every way And never do get flusterated For these two are “ Bill ” and “ Mae.” 3. Dancers are a dime a dozen And hepcats are really “all reet” But as for “Sut” and “Buddy” Hayworth and Kelly haven’t got them beat. 4. In Radford’s halls we find two brains Who are by far the best, For Mary makes half the A’s And David all the rest. 5. Tops in the realm of puns and wit Is humor at its best, For “Jennie” and “Jack” fill all our days With sparkling fun and zest. 6. When it comes to the friendliest We think we have the lead, For if we cannot have but two. It’s Dickie and Betty we need. 7. “Ya-ta-ta,” “ Ya-ta-ta” is all we hear That they run out of words is their only fear Joking and talking and full of glee That fits Bennie and Anne to a “T. 8. Cuteness is an art Practiced by every boy and girlie But to these two it comes natural They are Pete and Shirley. 9. Best-all-around is quite an honor “ Doc” and Betty are tops we know’ For they have all the qualities And a personality that is just so. 10. “ Pid ” and Betty are so school spirited And in this war-torn world They have worked so hard to make R. H. S. A place for our flag unfurled. 11. Two that are so athletic And in school are really okay. They are Joe and Laverna W T ho make “Blue Monday” a new day. 12. Best naturedness means keeping cool When anything unpleasant comes ' round Joe and Sylvia are “hep to the jive” With their feet on solid ground. 13. Musical talent in some people is born And Burke and Flo are “on the ball.” One thing we know for sure Carnegie Hall hasn’t seen it all. Juniors Mildred Akers IZETTA ARBOGAST Bane Atkinson Ruby Lee Bain Robert Bishop Ruth Blue Rudy Boles G. C. Boone Betty Bowling Jeannine Bright Alton Brookman Chapman Brown David Brown Teddy Burch Nancy Burnett Stafford Carter Mary Jo Charlton Jack Christian Doreen Coai.son Alma Ruth Cochran Oscar Lee Conrad Jack Cook Elyse Cranford Virginia Mae Cregger Ernest Croy Edna DeHart Mary Frances Deyerle Tommy Disney Margie Sue Divers Mary Alice Dobbins Betty Jo Dudley Jeanne Dudley Lacy Earles Louise Farmer Betty Jewell Furrow Harry Galway Ann Giesen Tommy Giesen Ralph Hall Buddy Harris Wallace Harris Paul Hollandsworth Thelma Hollins Peggy Hornsby Bobby Howard Bill Howell WTlma Jean Hudgins Pearle Hutchens Ronella Kirby Howard Leighton Curtis Lewis Henry Lowman Willard Lyle Bobby Maness Claudine Mannon Opal Mannon Betty Martin Ruth Ann Martin Moy Mayberry Martha Mayo [ 30 J Juniors Ruth Midriff Hf.nry Moncure Jimmy Moore Steve Moore Frances Morris Harold McCoy Lois McDaniel Mary Sue Norris David Pannei.l Barbara Price Myrim Radcliffe Rosemond Radcliffe Roy Lee Rakes Darce Ratcliffe Patsy Reves Bobbie Janet Robertson Anna Ruth Roop Bridie Ross Mary Anne St. Clair Maxine Saunders Leona Sawyers Mable Sawyers Burma Shaffer June Shaffer Sally Shaw William Shelburne Mildred Simpson Carolyn Sowder Dixie Sowers Clarence Stump Dudley Sturdivant Jim Sublett Elmalene Thompson Gerald Vaughn Martha Waddell Bessie W ' agner George Wheeler Robert Whitmer Frankie Williams Claude Wilson Margie Wood Lillian Worrell Jack Wray NOT SHOWN IN PICTURE Harold Bellamy Eugene Durman [ 31 ] Sophomores Harless Akers Robert Albert Agnes Alderman Marvin Alderman Thelma Alderman Bill Arnold Jolene Alistin Mary Belle Bain Frankie Beasley Mack Beasley Sally Bellamy Harry Bibb Earl Bishop Beverly Bowles Betty Branch Bill Bricker Donald Brookman Donald Brooks Barbara Bryant Denton Corder Mollie Carper Jane Chambers Eddie Cochran Hope Cochran Irene Collier Betty Jean Cook Dick Cook Edith Covey ' Evelyn Croy Sherman Davis Louise DeHart Betty Lee Dobbins Jakie Dobbins Lucille Dobbins Bobby Dudley Geneva Dulaney Riner Duncan Sue Duncan Richard Dunn Charles Eaton Polly Eppley Dolly Farmer Doris Farmer Ralph Foster Billy Franklin Bill French Donald Gibson Bill Goodykoontz Ben Gravely Dickie Haisi.ip Mansfield Hammond Joe Hawkins Kitty Heinline Gary Holdren Mawyer Hollans Benny Holliday Doris Holt Dorothy Jones Herberi Jones Tommy Keister Lorraine Kessler Stanley King Barbara Kirtner Joyce Leighton Robert Leighton Loring Lemmon Nancy Lockwood Arthur Mabery Bill Martin Billy Martin [ 32 ] Sophomores E. J. Martin Jimmy Martin Mary Etta Martin Arvin Mayberry Jack Middleton Jolene Montgomery Betty Jo Moore James Moore Ethel Myers Joan McCance Jenkie McGlothlin Elsie McGuire Evelyn McNeil Hilda Nester George Norris Frances Pannell Jack Pannell Jimmy Patterson Sue Peters Joe Pierce Nellie Price Jack Ramsey Iva Ratcliffe Geneva Ratci.iffe Gordon Roberts Betty Roop Donald Roop Hassel Roop Howard Rupe Nancy Russell Floris Schultz Jean Shortt Milton Simpson Edward Smith Hazel Smith Howard Smoot Tommy Showai.ter Edgar Stafford Mildred Sumler Harold Sutherland Betty Sutphin Opal Sutphin Irene Taylor Rudolph Thornton Jeanette Trail Merrianne Vaughan Ralph Vaughn Elsie Viers Charlotte Vires Frankie Walker Wilmer Walker Agnes Way Cari. Wheeler Joanne Wheeler Joyce Whitt Betty Jo Wickline Margaret Woolwine Bonham Wright Irene Young NOT PICTURED Fred Deyerle Garnet Hall Ray Harris Billy Jo Long James Long Frank McCraw Thelma Simpson Margaret Wright [ 33 ] Freshmen Charlotte Akers Ruth Ai.dekman Betty Jean Andrews Patricia Arthur James Bailey Tommy Bain Dorothy Baker Richard Baker Juanita Boles Patty Jo Bowling Betty Brooks Dennis Brooks Betty Brown James Brown Louis Brown Jeanette Bruner Richard Cales Janet Clear Bill Cline Marie Coalson Daphine Cochran Lilly Cochran Bennett Cole Gracie Cox J. C. Crabtree Johnny Dalton Deryline DeHart Mac DeHart Shirley DeHart Gene Dixon Calvin Duncan Bill Fisher Lilly Joe Fortune Jeanne Gemmill Peter Giesen Dorothy Godbey Leonard Graham Pat Graybeal Mary Sue Haislip Betty Jane Harris Bill Harris Geraldine Harris Sue Hartsock Janie Hedge Joanne Hedge Ronnie Hendrix Kathleen Hinkley Thelma Hight Reva Hobbs Frankie Holt Patsy Horne Dorothy Hornsby Frankie Howard Jane Howard Peggy Howei.l Tommy Howell Bobby Hutchens Dallas Jewell H. T. Johnson Johnny Jones Billy Jordan Mary Keister J. D. Keller Mary Jo Kinder Kathleen King Mickey Landrum Mabel Long Mona Sue Lovern Carl Lytton Charles Maness [34 ] Freshmen Elizabeth Mannon Roy Mannon Marvin Martin Jo Ann Mauck Tommy Mayo Gerald Meador Betty Myles David Morris Betty Mozingo Virginia Lee McCraw Billy McDaniel Imogene McGinnis Mildred O ' Neal Robert Pannell David Phillips Virginia Phillips Rodney Price Buddy Rash Bobby Reed Betty Robinson Randolph Roberson Billy Rodgers Evelyn Roop Reginald Roop Joyce Roseberry Mary Ellen Ross Billy Sames James Sawyers Forrest Scott Bobby Showalter Iva Shumate Joan Simpkins Nell Slusher Gerline Smith Virginia Smith Betty Sowder Jack Sowers Mary Sue Stafford Jan Stocke Elise Stump Edward Sutphin Snowa Sutphin Frank Talbert Royce Thrift Barbara Tipton Janet Tipton Deane Underwood June Vaughn Jack Viers Joan Viers Howard Walker Eugene Weaver Lois Webster Barbara Weeks Fred Wheeler James White Emmett Whitt Anna Jean Wiley Dan Williams Curtis Wright Dolly Wright Ralph Wright Clifton Young Curtis Young Ruth Young NOT SHOWN IN PICTURE Iris Dobbins Vernon Gwinn James Martin [ 35 ] Seated: Louise Allen, Henry Moncure, Mary Lucas, Buddy Moore, Mildred Matthews, Jeannine Bright, Mary Horton Standing: Bessie IVagner, Betty Keister, Flo Wright, Gilbert Farmer, Ray Whitt, Betty Jewell Furrow, Robert Whitmer, Steve Moore, Ann Giesen, Tommy Disney, Mary Sue Norris, Betty Jane Myers, Nancy Burnett, Bobbie Janet Robertson, Bill Price Ocik Leaf Staff MEMORIES! MEMORIES! Never will they fade away. For nine months your staff members have worked earnestly to create a book which will recapture for you the ups and downs of your golden yesterdays. It takes more than inspiration to put out an annual ... it also requires per¬ spiration . . . our bus iness staff more than amply furnished this second essential factor as Buddy and his regiment trotted back and forth to town several times a day. Connecting, stabilizing and advising the plans, hopes, and dreams for this year book has been our advisor, Mrs. Helen L. Carter. We willingly admit the impossibility of our task without her direction. Take a deep breath and relax, staff! It’s over now . . . accompanying our sense of triumph at having leaped the hurdles to our goal is this thought—we have come out . . . “Smilin’ Through!” [ 36 ] Seated: Dicky Martin, Buddy Harris, Alf Goodykoontz, Robert Glenn, Jimmy Sublett Standing: Virginia Mae Cregger, Betty Martin, Bobbie Janet Robertson, Pete Giesen, Dot Strader, Dickie Lucas, Miss C. Dobyns, David Swaney, Jeanette Moore, Jack Ashbrook, Elyse Cranford, Maxine Saunders, Janice Andrews, Carolyn Sowder, Merrianne Vaughn, Bill Price, Lillian Scott, Laverna Weston Acorn Staff As full of news as the New York Times , as gossipy as Hedda Hopper’s column, and as dear as the family album is The Acorn. All of us excitedly awaited each of its attractive issues, and as for “keeping up with the times,” we found it indispensable. Under the faithful guidance and skillful supervision of Miss Catherine Dobyns, our paper has taken an important step forward by changing its name and form¬ ing a junior trainee staff in addition to the ten seniors who hold the major positions. It is with reluctance that we watched its circulation end for the year, and we all look forward to its first appearance during the 1946-1947 term. [ 37 ] First Row: Joan Simpkins, Frank ie Holt, Lucille Dobbins, Joan t iers, Jeannette Bruner, Mabel Long, Elsie Stump, Elsie McGuire, Janet Tipton Second Row: Kathleen Hinkley, Betty Brown, Margie JVood, Thelma Hollins, Mary Etta Martin, Billy Cline, Doreen Coalson, Dorothy Godbey, Mary Jo Kinder, Juanita Boles, Virginia Phillips, Jolene Montgomery, Mr. Schley Third Row: Nancy Lockwood, Dolly Wright, Elsie Piers, Deane Underwood, Jo Ann Mauck, Thelma Simpson, Ed Marks, Jack Ashbrook, Imogene McGinnis, Ethel Myers, Nell Slusher, Jane Howard, Barbara Weeks, Dorothy Baker (ilee Cluh The strains of an aria from Brahms, or a Finlandia hymn, which echo through the halls of R. H. S. each Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon are the voices of our versatile Glee Club at practice. Under the direction of Mr. Frederick C. Schley, our 1946 Choral Club con¬ sists entirely of underclassmen, who all look forward to next year when they will return, and the Club can strive for even higher goals. t 38 ] First Row: Mona Sue Lovern, Doreen Coalson , Jeanette Bruner, Patty Jo Bowling, Mabel Long, Mickey Landrum Second Row: Dolly Schultz, Jane Howard, Tom Mayo, Jimmy Marlin, Betty Jo Wickline, Edgar Stafford, Charles Eaton Third Row: Harless Akers, James Long, Frankie Walker, Mr. Schley, Stanley King, Pat Graybeal Band The crowd was cheering and the band was playing—our band, making its debut at the Radford-Christiansburg football game. Although eight Richland boys were assisting our members, it was still our own school band, and our spines tingled as we listened to it for the first time. As a result of faithful practice each morning, under the versatile direction of Air. Frederick C. Schley, our band participated in the musical events of the year. 1 39 ] First Row: Paul Hollandsworth, Joanne Wheeler, Betty Keister, “Doc” Caldwell, Irene Young, Robert Whitmer , Mary Anne St. Clair, Mary Lucas Second Row: Robert Glenn, Arthur Mabery, Bill Goodykoontz, Gene Durham, Joe Hodge, David Branch, Bill Turman, Buddy Martin. Curtis Lewis Student Patrol What a familiar sight it is to see “Doc” Caldwell busy disciplining the lunch line or busy keeping us informed of the patrol’s activities! It has become almost a pleasure to have Mary Lucas or Betty Keister in their quiet, sincere manner to remind us about our hallway conduct, and how indispensable we found Bill Turman, who acted as “Guardian” of the juke box. The aim of the Student Patrol has been to secure cooperation between the students, governing body and faculty for the betterment of all. As we come to the close of another term, we may feel confident that they have once again suc¬ ceeded in their admirable goal. Sponsored by Air. Luzenski, whose outstanding interest is to make R. H. S. a better place to “live and learn,” the Patrol has successfully guided us through another memorable year. [ 40 ] First Row: Dickie Haislip, Glenn Williams , Henry Moncure Second Row: Jeannine Bright, June Shaffer, Shirley Hollandsworth, Sue Peters, Ann Giesen, Iva Shumate, Dorothy Wood, Jolene Austin, Nellie Price, Gary Holdren Third Row: Bennett Cole, Randolph Robertson, Jack Wray, Pete Giesen, Henry Lowman, Robert Glenn, Joe Hodge, Bill Martin, “Doc” Caldwell, Clifton Young, Miss R. Dobyns Student Cooperative Association Organized on the principles of democratic cooperation between the faculty and the students, our S. C. A. puts idealistic theories into practical usage. The Student Council serves a dual purpose in R. H. S. In conjunction with being a medium, it strives to improve our school generally. Tangible evidence of the hard work of the group can be seen in the following list of activities that the Student Council has sponsored: The Junior Red Cross Drive, the White Christmas, the March of Dimes, War Relief Fund, Magazine Sales, the Clothing Drive, change of the school colors, and adoption of the point system. These are the physical gains alone. It is important to say something about the mental attitude of the school. Radford High has continued its tradition of good school spirit without wavering an instant. This is more significant than all other things of a physical nature. The Council consists of the presidents of all organizations and the chairmen from each home room. Under the talented leadership of u Pid’ ' Williams, president; Henry Moncure, vice president, and Dickie Haislip, secretary-treasurer, the student government has led our school through a successful year. Miss Ruby Dobyns, a most capable sponsor, has contributed to the S. C. A. both inspiration and devotion in her every effort. [ 41 ] First Row: Doris Farmer, Joan McCance, Peggy Hornsby, Bessie Wagner Second Row: Opal Sutphin, Elsie McGuire, Betty Jo Dudley, Betty Jane Myers, Jeannine Bright, Flo B right, Ruth Ann Martin, Elyse Cranford, Sue Peters, Ronella Kirby Third Row: Bobby Foster, Henry Moncure, Dudley Sturdivant, Tommy Disney, David Swaney, Jack Wray, Bill Bricker El Oimiln Espanol Our Spanish Club is one of the most recently organized of all associations, yet it also has one of the most promising futures. Being an honor society for Spanish students, “El Circulo Espanol” received a rousing start, and has played an active as well as a unique part in our school activities. Whether holding one of their gay celebrations or working hard to “keep their averages up” you will always find these gay, congenial students ready to serve or be served in the true spirit of old Spain. The club sponsor, Mrs. Helen L. Carter, has worked diligently to make the club a success and under her direction, “El Circulo Espanol,” presented three unusual parties in addition to an impressive initiation service by candle light. Long after these students have left R. H. S. the cries of “Viva el Circulo” and “Saludos Amigos,” will sing out through the years in their honor. 1 42 j First Row: Doris Farmer, Betty Jewell Furrow, Shirley Ruth Ilollandsworth , Peggy Hornsby Second Row: Dot Wood., Betty Ruth Martin, Mary shine St. Clair, Carolyn Sawder, Elmalene Thompson, Mary Frances Deyerle, Miss Beth Jordan, Jeannine Bright Third Row: Betty Martin, Doris Holt, Joan McCance, Elizabeth French, Betty Bowling, Ruth Ann Martin, Wilma Jean Hudgins, Mildred Simpson, Dot Strader, Virginia Mae Cregger, Betty Simpkins Home Economics One of our hardest-working organizations is the “Home Ec” Club, led by Shirley Hollandsworth under the careful guidance of Miss Beth Jordan. This recently organized club has really shown that the place for girls is in the home. As one of their activities, the club sponsored a “George Washington’s Birth¬ day” dance, the proceeds of which went to furnish the girls’ shower room with more mirrors and curtains. These spirited girls, through their perseverance and diligence, are doing a great part in paving the way to a better school. [ 43 ] Kneeling: Dean Taylor, Eugene Durman First Row: Betty Jane Radclife, Pansy Burnette, Margaret Smith, Frances Bugg, Helen Kanode, Patsy Reves, Mary Alice Boles, Leola Sutphin, Edith Mannon, Ruth Talbert, Leona Brookman, Darce Ratcliffe, Edna DeHart, Mildred Akers, Mary Jo Charlton, Second Row: George Midkijf, Ray Whitt, Alton Brookman, Richard Clement, Julian Shelburne, Moy Mayberry, Billy Albert, Ralph Hall, Donald Flinchum, Cody Altizer, Air. Hatcher I)iversified Occupations “Earn while you learn’’ is a motto which really comes to life in our outstand¬ ing “D. O. ” Club. These willing workers know what they want and have begun their search for it. In addition to their occupations, which range from making nylon hose to measuring pipes, these students have sponsored many lively entertainments during the year. Under the adept instruction of Mr. W. B. Hatcher, co-ordinator of the D. O. program, the club has given a dinner, a wiener roast, a “tacky party,” and an employer-employee banquet. Radford High School is proud to claim these ambitious, hard-working students. [ 44 ] A. A. The Girls’ Athletic Association has devised a unique method of encouraging participation in intramural sports. For many years girls have striven to obtain five hundred points and earn a mono¬ gram. This year the G. A. A. awarded one hundred points to each of the girls chosen as heads of the various sports, who successfully encouraged interclass participation in tournaments. Points were also awarded to all girls participating in tennis, baseball, speedball, bowling and numerous other activities. Miss Mickey Clement, head of the Girls’ Physical Education Department, is sponsor of this popular association, organized at Radford High this year for the first time. Officers were elected on the basis of their club interest, with Mary Horton leading the list as president. She is capably assisted by Nancy Burnett, vice president of the association, and Ruth Midkiff, the ever active secretary-treasurer of the G. A. A. MEMBERS Thelma Alderman Louise Allen Janice Andrews IZETTA ARBOGAST Patricia Arthur Jolene Austin Beverly Bowles Betty Bowling Marie Boyd Jeannine Bright Betty Brown Nancy Burnett Joan Burns Molly Carper Betty Cook Edith Covey Elyse Cranford Louise DeHart Shirley DeHart Mary Frances Deyerle Margie Sue Divers Betty Jo Dudley Jeanne Dudley Geneva Dulaney Midge Epperley Jeanne Gem ' mill Ann Giesen Mary Sue Haislip Betty Harris Geraldine Harris Joan Hedge Shirley Hollandsworth Thelma Hollins Patsy Horne Mary Horton Dorothy Hornsby Peggy Hornsby Jane Howard Frankie Howard Peggy Howell Wilma Hudgins Pearle Hutchins Ruth Jones Betty Jean Keister Lorraine Kessler Mary To Kinder Joyce Leighton Mary Lucas Claudine Mannon Opal Mannon Betty Martin Mary Etta Martin Evelyn McNeil Virginia McCraw Ruth Midkiff Betty Mozingo Betty Jane Myers Bobbie Myers Hilda Nester Mary Sue Norris Sue Peters Barbara Price Nellie Price Myrim Radcliffe Rosemond Radcliffe Bobbie Janet Robertson Evelyn Roop Maxine Saunders Mabel Sawyers Dollie Schultz June Shaffer Sally Shaw Betty Simpkins Joan Simpkins Mildred Simpson Betty Sowder Caroline Sowder Mary Anne St. Clair Dorothy Strader Mildred Sutphin Eloise Taylor Irene Taylor Elmalene Thompson Jeannette Trail Marianne Turner Joan Viers Martha Waddell Laverna Weston Joyce Whitt Betty Jo Wickline Nancy Williams Margie Wood Lillian Worrell Dolly Wright Flora Anne Wright Irene Young [ 45 ] It lHappened One Day September 5. New principal starts ball rolling as Radford begins a new school year. 6. These seniors are standing firm to take their ground. 7. And we all said ahhhh! ! As the teachers gave us physical inspection. 10. New cheerleaders chosen as sports season gets off to a rousing start. 11. Hodge and Farmer chosen football co-captains. 13. M iss Clement sets forth gym rules for the coming year. 14. Bobcats down Blacksburg, 27—o. 15. The pause that refreshes. 22. First out-of-town game. Who’s got a gas buggy? 24. The newspaper went to press today and the Acorn was born. 25. Bobcat’s beards are unusually long. Why? Waiting for the next victory. 26. All students are searching for the man that invented English grammar. 27. Speedball team organized. Ruth Midkiff elected captain. 28. First Pep Meeting. 29. Bobcats trounce Pulaski Orioles, 27—6. October 3. Everybody is worrying because they think we can’t beat Fleming. Take ’em away. 5. Home-coming game with Martinsville. Junior girls dish out more hot dogs. 8. Nature study ... no doubt. 12. Girls play first speedball game. October —Continued 13. Robert discovered Flo. 14. No, those aren’t books—just trash—well! ! 15. Rings were given out and students were asking, ‘‘Is my face clean?” 16. Evaluations came out today and some students were dis¬ appointed. Be sure your sins will find you out. 17. Science classes visit filtration plant. 18. D. 0 . holds wiener roast. 19. Home Economics Club or¬ ganized. 19. Radford tackles Wytheville for 33—6 down. 21. The Allen-Ashbrook romance blooms. 21. The “old time” came back and most students got to school an hour late. 22. Radford vs. Pearisburg. 24. Study? ? ? ? 26. Bobcats were defeated by William Fleming. 26. Cheer leaders spent week-end in Roanoke. P. S.—“Sut” forgot to pick up the pieces of the light she broke. P. P. S.— All pictures censored. 27. Everyone is studying hard in Solid Geometry class and still we are wondering when the light will dawn. November 2 The circus came to town with all monkeys , . . paying a 50-cent entrance fee. 3. Bobcats down Marion, 13—6. 5. More fights, more blood and me without a spoon. 9. Radford defeats Dublin, 39—o. 9. Nancy and lommy voted football King and Queen. 10. Sweets for the sweet. 12. Police reported that there were a number of street lights damaged on Halloween—someone can throw straighter than I. 13. Don t you roll those eyes at me. 17. Bobcats win over Christiansburg, 36—6, as new band plays. 18. Last minute grins “before the grind.” 21. Girls’ Club holds “Tacky Party.” 22. rhanksgiving holidays and all students go to Roanoke to see V. P. I.-V. M. I. game and eat turkev. 23. Flodge is the light of the girls’ lives. 24. Today is a great day for dear old R. H. S. One of our most beloved teachers smiled today and six students fainted from the terrific shock. 26. 1 he students are all dreaming—only six more months and then freedom. 27. Wolves in the grass. December 3- Girls introduce new fad of blue jeans and sloppy, plaid shirts. Cjfior Though ' Work Wus Tone December —Continued 4. All students are on the lookout for dates over Christmas. 5. Everyone is looking for jobs which won’t require much work. 6. Students kept a well-beaten path between R. II. S. and Goodwin’s studio. 7. “D. L.” can’t decide what to buy “N. W.” for Christmas. 8. Santa Claus’ reindeers have wandered all the way from the north pole to invade the sweaters of R. H. S. students. 12. School closed and we all got a vacation because of flu—blessed flu. 13. Business at Hopkins thrives. 13. Newspaper staff party at Sublett’s. 15. Remember selling Christmas cards? How could you ever forget? 16. El Circulo Espanol initiation. 17. All students are having a rush to get their white Christmas packages ready. 18. Joe Hodge’s Junior Eagles organized. 18. Miss C. Dobyns in Henry Moncure’s boots and Jimmy Sublett’s car with no brakes ready to deliver Christmas boxes. 18. The Christmas Pageant presented by 107 and the hallways penetrated with pine as senior boys prepared stage for pageant. 19. Out for the holidays! ! ! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. January 1. We resolve to take books home if only to look at the pictures. 2. Everyone is sporting the things they got for Christmas and they all look quite ducky. 3. What girl didn’t get initiated into the hubba-hubba club? 4. Weston and Horton chosen co-captains for the first girls’ varsity team in nine years. 5. May Horton dropped her silver wings today but she made a three-point landing in Christiansburg. 8. Boys’ Varsity wins first game with Byrd while girls’ team loses a hard-fought game. 11. Cats and Kittens lose out-of-town tilt with Marion while Jayvees win. Fun coming back, though! ! ! 12. Senior Independents organized. 14. They say Shakespeare may never have been born—-if not, I would like to see the guy who wrote his literature. 15. Students are wishing they were never born because of semester exams. 17. How do I love thee—let me count the ways—one-two-three-four-five-six-seven-eight-nine-ten. 18. Bobcats and Jayvees win tilt with Pulaski while Bobkittens win over Draper to make a triple victory. 19. Teen-age orchestra dance at Recreation Hall. 20. Spring has sprung, fall has fell, winter is here and it’s cold as—usual. 22. Semester reports were given out today—some students felt like committing suicide and the rest felt like angels. 23. Suicide jump—available to all. 28. Snow is falling and it is very beautiful. Some of our teachers are not here. I heard they fell on their sidewalks going home. 30. Remember those sodas and shakes Margaret fixed for many a weary student. February ' 1. Macbeth is still being discussed and ever) ' senior knows h is age, weight, height, the number of teeth he had (if he had any). 8. Bobkittens chalk up fourth win in season after tough struggle with Fleming. 13. A South Eastern assembly program was given today featuring little worms—although there were a few nice snakes— you know, long, slim, wicked looking ones. 14. And Dan Cupid shoots his wee, wee arrows. 14. D. O. Banquet given at the Governor Tyler. 20. L. S. M. F. T. 22. Do you take this woman to be your awful wedded wife? We Wtlways J fad Juni February —Continued 22. Room 206 presents Negro variety program. 23. Today the seniors are fussing because the graduation announcements cost 10 cents a piece. They say the ceiling price is 9F£ cents. 23. Home Economics Club sponsored dance. 24. “Pid” works hard to make up sociology and solid geometry to play Basketball. Outcome—an easy 100. 27. Science classes tour ice plant. 28. Today the students are passing around a petition to declare war against rats—the reason for this is because they are eating all the peanut butter off our biscuits. March 1. Weather turned warm and all the girls discarded “bobby socks.” 2. Morehead sinks another in final tourney game. (P. S.—We won.) 4. Everyone has a camera and is making pictures—lots of broken cameras. 5. Miss Phillips has moved Grand Central Station from New York City to Radford High School Library. 6. “Doc” Caldwell and the student patrol deserve many thanks from the entire student body. 7. Betty and Whitmer have their ups and downs—but then true love never runs smooth. 8. Girls lost “tourney” at Fleming—but they still had fun! 11. “I’ll get that man” becomes the motto of both junior and senior girls starting early to get a date for the Prom. 15. Cheerleaders chosen for next year. 17. What we all want to know is how St. Patrick became a saint. 18. Senior play tryouts—you should have seen all the scared faces. 21. The birds and the bees . . . the “wittle” rabbits and lambs all tell us that spring is here—“a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love—aw gosh!” 22. Where’s that ball and bat—I’m gonna make a home run . . . maybe. 22. The Oak Leaf goes to press. Did anyone notice the relieved expressions? 25. Doris ... at work? April 1. April Fool’s Day—everyone was on their guard—but a few were caught—remember? ? 2. Why so serious, Edna, It’s spring. 5. Spring is here when all strange creatures come out of hiding. 9. Annual staff journeys to Roanoke to watch the results of their hard work roll off the presses. 10. You can’t fool us—that’s no diet. 12. Our literary teams went to William Byrd for the annual District Literary Meet. 15. Is it a rainbow I see . . . no, it’s just all our beautiful damsels in their new spring frocks. 16. A mighty, mighty man is he. cl At ‘Radford April - Continued 17. I ' irst baseball game of the season. 18. Buddy Moore wears only two shirts to school now—it’s getting warm. 20. Mildred and Patsy at the hospital—working hard? 23. The halls are buzzing with talk of Easter fun and frolic. 24. The April showers don’t worry the girls—with plastic hats they have nothing to fear. May 1. Summer isn’t far away, so sun-tanning begins, 3. The senior play, “Where There’s a Will,” was a big success. 4. Trying out new hair styles for the |unior-Senior Prom. 10. The Junior-Senior Prom was a great success. The Rainbow theme was carried out with the Southern Colonels playing under the large rainbow at the end of the gym. 11. The day after the Prom—anybody got an aspirin? 15. In the middle of May the “I Tappa Kegg” fraternity met. 16. Mary Jo waits for a customer—or is it Trent? 17. A big day was that day. The seniors were excused and everyone was promoted (temporarily). In¬ stallation for the S. C. A. officers was held. 18. All the May flowers are peeping up and all the girls have discarded ribbons and decided that “Natural Beauty” is best. 19. Styles are changing this year. Hats are getting much bigger and dresses longer (believe it or not). 23. M ay’s such a busy month—something every week¬ end. This week-end it’s the Spring Formal at the “Rec” Hall. 30. Why study? It won’t be long now. May —Continued 31. Why the smile, Mrs. Wall—as if we didn’t know. June 3. Commencement speakers read)-—and somewhat frightened. 3. Seniors are busy walking up and down the aisle practicing for the big event. 4. Seniors are still walking. 5. Caps, gowns, and diplomas—amid such we graduate. 6. Wherever we go, whatever we do, golden memories of the past year will always fill our minds. Nancy Burnett, Shirley Ruth Hollandsworth, Betty Simpkins , Mildred Sutphin, Ruth Jones, Maxine Saunders Cheerleaders YEA, STUDENTS! SAY, STUDENTS! What did you think of our cheerleaders? Well, we thought they were better than ever this year, and our hearts swelled with pride as we sat on the sidelines and watched their white-clad figures moving in perfect unison and leading their fellow students in rousing cheers for the home team. Our peppy head cheerleaders: Betty Simpkins and Mildred Sutphin, ably assisted by two other seniors, Ruth Jones and Shirley Ruth Hollandsworth, and two juniors, Nancy Burnett and Maxine Saunders, really were “in the groove.” New yells, synchronized motion, pretty uniforms, happy countenances, and good sportsmanship drew many favorable comments from the fans as well as the student body and the press. Miss Juanita Phillips, most faithful sponsor and companion, has guided the group through an outstanding year. L 51 J hmlkili First Row: Dickie Lucas, manager; Robert Bishop , jack Cook, Billy Martin, Dick Cook, Dudley Sturdivant, George Norris, Bobby Foster, Sherman Davis, manager Second Row: Bobby Howard, Gene Durman, Bobby Jones, Tommy Giesen, Frankie Williams, Stafford Carter, Gilbert Farmer, co-captain; Joe Flodge, co-captain; “Sonny” Whitt, Johnny Norris, Robert Whitmer Third Row: “Doc” Caldwell, Edward Marks, Edward DeHart, Henry Lowman, Tommy Disney, Bill Howell, “Red” Crawford, “Bid” Williams, II. II. Hobgood, coach; Steve Moore, Dicky Martin, Jack Ashbrook, Robert Harris SENIOR VARSITY On August 25th, Radford High started football practice for the season of 1945. With 40 boys out there were only four lettermen returning: Frankie Williams, Gene Durman, Joe Hodge and Tommy Giesen. The prospects looked good and the boys were looking forward to a successful season. The co-captains, Joe Hodge and Gilbert Farmer, were in the strong line which paved the way for fast¬ running Gene Durman, Frankie Williams and quarterback, Tommy Giesen, who were all outstanding players. Winning six out of 10 games gave Radford a successful season. The team as a whole played well and showed fine sportsmanship throughout the entire season. Much credit is due Coach “Happy” Hobgood. First Row: Ralph Wright, Charles Maness, Ronnie Hendrix, Willard Lyle, Stanley King, Bennett Cole, Dickie IIaislip Second Row: E. J. Martin, Jack Ramsey, Bill Bricker, Jimmy Patterson, Bill Goodykoontz, Forrest Scott, Johnny Dalton, Bill Arnold, Buddy Harris, Jimmy Moore Third Row: George Norris, Billy Martin, Dick Cook , Jack Cook, Dudley Sturdivant, Steve Moore, Rob ert Bishop, Jimmy Gibson, coach; Pete Giesen, Joe Pierce JUNIOR VARSITY The J. V.’s played two games, both with Pulaski. They defeated Pulaski 20 to o in the home game and later were victorious again, 13 to o, in a game at Pulaski. These boys were coached by Jimmy Gibson, who has done a good job of getting these boys ready for the varsity next year. They played through the season in a clean, sporting way and we’re proud to have them repre¬ sent our school. Dickie Lucas, manager; Joe Hodge, co-captain; Gilbert Farmer, co-captain; Sherman Davis, manager; “ Red” Crawford, Bobby Jones, Dicky Martin, “Pid” Williams, “ Doc” Caldwell, Robert Harris, Jack Ashbrook, “Sonny” Whitt, Ed Marks, Johnny Norris, Tommy Disney, Tommy Giesen, Robert Whitmer, Bobby Howard, Eugene Durman, Lock Lowman, Stafford Carter, Bill Howell, Frankie Williams Date Opponent We They September 14—Blacksburg (here). 27 o September 22—Pearisburg (there). o 6 September 29—Pulaski (here). 27 6 October 5—Martinsville (here). 9 13 October 13—William Byrd (there). 6 14 October 19—Wytheville (here). 28 6 October 26—William Fleming (there). o 26 13 6 39 o 36 November 3—Marion (there). November 9—Dublin (here). November 16—Christiansburg (here) I 53 1 6 Hoys ' Hoskotholl 1 1 ft in ' ™ First Row: Bobby Howard , Douglas Morehead, Robert Whitmer, Tommy Giesen , Frankie Williams Second Row: Dick Cook, “ Pid Williams, Steve Moore, Robert Harris, Buddy Martin SENIOR VARSITY The great American sport, basketball, was ended for the season when the Radford High Bobcats defeated the William Byrd Terriers for the championship of the Class B Tournament of the Sixth District. The boys played clean, hard ball this season and were well rewarded. It was a great sight to see the Bobcats in action because no matter how close to defeat they seemed to be, there was a small spark of hope and courage which kept them fighting and sometimes left the opponents lagging behind. The game in the tournament between William Fleming and Radford was no exception either. These boys are the “cream of the crop,” and all our salutations would still not be enough to give them the praise they really deserve for their fine work. Date Opponents Wn SCHEDULE They Date Opponents We They January 18 —William Byrd (here) . . . 30 25 February 5 —Pulaski (there). 31 21 January 1 1 — Marion (there). . 27 30 February 8 —William Fleming (there) 31 33 January 15—Christiansburg (there) . 35 30 February 12—Blacksburg (here). 37 26 January 18— Pulaski (here). 42 20 February 15— Marion (here). 39 24 January 22—William Fleming (here) . 34 31 February 22—Christiansburg (here) . . . 29 30 January 29- Blacksburg (there). 42 29 February 26—William Byrd (there) . . . . 29 30 February 1 Alumni (here). 24 22 First Row: Buddy Harris, George Norris, Dickie Haislip, Bane Atkinson, E. J. Martin Second Row: Jack Cook, Jack Wray, Tommy Disney, Bid Goodykoontz , Dudley Sturdivant JUNIOR VARSITY The J. V.’s this year were really on the beam. Out of the eight games played they won se T en. That s really a record. This year ' s J. V. squad looks as if it has some good Varsity prospects with Bill Goodykoontz, Bane Atkinson, Tommy Disney and Dickie Haislip amonc the best. r 541 Girls ' Basketball Center, Front: Laverna Weston First Row, Left to Right: Mary Horton, Mary Sue Norris, Betty Simpkins, Louise Allen, Rosemond Raddiffe, Mildred Sutphin, Anne Giesen, Bridie Ross Second Row: Coach Mickey Clement, Betty Jean Keister, Mgr., Molly Carper, Sally Shaw, Dorothy Strader, Ruth. Mid- kiff, Betty Jane Myers, Betty Bowling, Irene Young, Mary Lucas, Nancy Burnett, Marianne Turner, Mgr. The Robkittens were met with much enthusiasm this year as it was the first girls’ basketball team in nine years. Out of the 14 games played they won eight, which brings them over the .500 average. The team, led by Captain Laverna Weston and Co-Captain Mary Horton, was coached by Miss Mickey Clement. The outstanding player of the season was Mary Sue Norris, who scored approximately 275 of the 400 points made. We are proud to have them represent our school. SCHEDULE Date Opponents We They Date Opponents We They January 8—William Byrd (here). . • 2 3 45 February 18—William Fleming (here) 31 26 January 11—Marion (there). 13 l6 February 12—Blacksburg (here). 30 28 January 15—Christiansburg (there) ■ 23 28 February 15—Marion (here). 21 15 January 18—Draper (there). ■ 34 30 February 19—Shawsville (here). -9 34 January 22—William Fleming (here) • 9 3 2 February 22—Christiansburg (here). . 4 2 2 3 January 29—Blacksburg (there) ... -9 4 2 February 26—William Byrd (there). . 22 37 February 1—Nurses (here). 34 ' 5 March 5—College (here). 37 2 7 February 5—Alumnae (here). • 39 26 Heads of Sports i. Basketball — Betty Jane Myers shoots one of her overhead shots that gave her fame in basketball. 2. Volleyball —Ann Giesen returns the serve. 3. Horseshoe —Betty Martin attempts throwing a ringer. 4. Bowling —Betty Simpkins up to make a strike. 5. Softball —Mildred Sutphin is up to sock one for a homer. 6. Shuffleboard —Flo Wright slides it down and wins another game. 7. Croquet —Jeannine Bright hits the “post” to leave her opponent as the loser. 8. Hiking —Tired feet come after a long hike so Mary Sue Norris plunges them in a bucket of water. 9. Ping-Pong —Sue Peters makes a beautiful return in ping-pong. 10. Tennis —Dot Strader sends a back¬ hand shot back over the net. [ 56 ] COMPLIMENTS LYNCHBURG FOUNDRY COMPANY Radford, Virginia Lynchburg, Virginia OUR FRIENDS REMEMBRANCE LASTED LONGER THAN THE WAR MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT QUICK LUNCH OR VIRGINIA CAFE CONSOLIDATED Mrs. Curtis Harris, Owner Radford Virginia L 58 J COM PLI M ENTS OF Sutton Company, Inc. Member The Associated General Contractors of America Home Office : RADFORD, VIRGINIA Williamsburg, Va. Richwood, W. Va. Cowen, W. Va. Logan, W. Va. I 59 ] Glenn Young ' s Easy Pay Tire Store Third Street and Grove Avenue Radford, Virginia GOODYEAR TIRES Compliments of TOWE ' S JEWELRY STORE N. W. 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RADFORD FURNITURE COMPANY COMPLETE FURNISHINGS FOR THE HOME TYLER BUILDING RADFORD, VIRGINIA Compliments of Perfater Funeral Home AMBULANCE SERVICE Dial 2500, Night and Day Radford, Virginia l 70 ] Compliments of WEST END MARKET Dial 3624 FRUITS — VEGETABLES — MEATS Carson ' s Drug Store THE MOST POPULAR SODA FOUNTAIN IN TOWN Dial 3963 Radford, Virginia MAYBE NOT TOMORROW—BUT SOON SLOWLY BUT SURELY WE ARE MAK¬ ING POSTWAR PROGRESS TO BE ABLE TO SERVE YOU MORE EFFICIENTLY IN YOUR NEEDS Compliments of WALLACE’S SMARTWEAR Compliments of RADFORD and VIRGINIAN THEATRES Compliments of STAR MARKET Phone 3917 Compliments of ART BARBER SHOP [ 71 ] Farris Brothers QUALITY MEATS — GROCERIES We Appreciate Your Business Shoes for the Family MERITS SHOE COMPANY Radford, Virginia BETTY’S BEST WISHES! STEAK HOUSE HORNSBY’S PLACE “ Radford ' s Best Eating Place Compliments of Dial 2933 Radford, Va. W. W. 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