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

Text from Pages 1 - 94 of the 1949 volume:

RflDfORD HIGH SCHOOL rJ e OflK LEflf Published by The Student Body L r X c i Radford, Virginia Dedication Faculty Staff Officers Classes A ctivities A thletics Features A dvertisements Dedication Their victories may not be recorded in the annals of history. They may not be acclaimed the leaders of the world. But to us they stand as symbols of sportsmanship and power and honest endeavor. They have gained victories without boastfulness, and won acclaim for our school and community. It is with swelling pride that we dedicate the 1949 Oak Leaf to the Champion Bobcats of ’49 and their genial, energetic and resourceful leaders. Coaches “Happy” Hobgood and Fred McCoy. Bennett Cole Editor Dan Williams Peter Giesen Business Managers The Trail Blazers 000 Faculty Mr. F. E. DeHaven Superintendent Mr. Y. V. Robinsox Principal Mr. W. B. Hatcher Assistant Principal Miss Lorexa Brown Secretary Miss Mickey Clement Physical Education Miss Lillian Comey Religious Education Mrs. Pauline Corn Business Education Miss Ruba ' Robyns Mathematics Miss Elizabeth Eads Secretary Miss Allene Elkins History and Spanish Miss Ruth E.mmert Music Mrs. H. C. Graybeal English and Latin Mrs. Nell Hatcher History 6 • 0 • of Forty Nine Faculty Mr. H. H. Hobgood Mathematics Driver Training, Coach Miss Roberta Ixgles English Miss Mae Jennings Science, Biology, Chemistry Miss Beth Jordan Home Economics Mr. F. W. McCoy Physical Education, Coach Mrs. Maude Miller English Miss Juanita Phillips Librarian Miss Ethel Roberts Algebra, Geography Miss Farah Rust Home Economics Mrs. Rebecca Thomas Art, Science Mrs. Evelyn Veselik Science, Social Studies Mrs. Rubye Wade English Mrs. Daphne Wall Algebra, Physics, Mathematics Not Pictured: Mr. Lawrence Luzenski Industrial Arts Mrs. Charles Crews English, Social Studies 7 The Scouts • 9 • Standing Left to Right: Bennett Cole, Jimmy T. Moore, Mrs. Rubye Wade, George Norris, Karen Barnett, Patty Ripley, Tommy Smith, M. F. Hale, Otis Wilson, Charles Moncure, Bill Bricker, Dan Williams. Seated, Left to Right: Joyce Burrow, Frosty Scott, Betty Ann Sowder, Betty Heuser, Thelma Talton, Pat Graybeal, Ann King, Joanne Benson, Marijane Taylor, Elizabeth DeHaven, Pete Giesen. Not Pictured: Patty Counts, Hugh Smith. The Oak Leaf Staff Trials and tribulations .... deadlines .... busy cameras, jangled nerves . . . ideas, ideas, and more ideas. These are the tilings that stand out vividly in our memories. None of the problems that confronted the gold seekers of 1849 could have been more per- plexing than the ones that we ’49-ers encountered. To you we present the “finished product” of our “blood, sweat, and tears.” We hoe that our humble efforts have not been in vain and that this account of the Forty-Niners will bring many hours of happy reminiscence. The Staff and the Sponsor of the 1949 Oak Leaf 8 • 0 • of Forty Nine Left to’ Right: Thelma Talton, Secretary-Treasurer, Patty Ripley, President, Hugh Smith, Vice-President. The Leaders A five year journey ean be an ordeal if it is not guided and directed by leaders who possess strength of character and a will to forge ahead. The “Goal Seekers of ’49” knew that the nodes which lay ahead would be rough and filled with problems and difficulties. That is the reason th it they selected their leaders and represen- tatives with special care. Each one selected has done an exceptional job and is to be commended for his ability to lead the class on to the “goal.” Left to Right: Ronnie Price — Westinghouse Science Contest, Joyce Burrow — Representative to Girls’ State, Gary Holdren — President of Student Patrol and Representative to Boys’ State, Dickie Haislip — President of Student Cooperative Association and Representative to Boys’ State, Patty Ripley — Representative to Girls’ State and Girls’ Nation. • • • The Goal Seekers The Argonauts ' Journal THE CLASS HISTORY Twenty-four strong, we began our long trek in search of our goal. Fellow ' prospectors had gathered from all parts — transfers, five-year men. and those who just came along for the love of adventure. And so v ' e started on our exciting search, little realizing the obstacles and adventures we would encounter. Radford High School, our cove red wagon, holds many memories; for it was here that this diary was lived and written, by us, the Seniors of ’-19. September — Today w r e began football practice. It was tough going, but we loved every minute of it. Studies began with a bang! Instead of picks, axes, and shovels as helping instruments, we had our books. Just as the forty-niners waited for news from home, so w ' e waited for our class- rings, and now that they’re here w’e’re proud of them. George and Dick were elected co-captains of our football team, so we came out on top in battles with Indians, Demons, Orioles, Colonels and Green Wave. We were overcome by Bulldogs, Terriers, Dukes, and Maroons. Our enter- tainment came tonight when we gathered around the campfire for a pep meeting. Now t we must retire as it has been a full day and w r e must sleep to prepare ourse lves for a glorious day tomorrow. October — We began a bright new ' month with more football, a trip to Martinsville, Hallow ' een parties, and new ' yells. We had a wonderful Homecoming Week, with decorated windows, assem- bly, the game, and a dance. We elected Patty and George as our Football King and Queen and crowned them at the dance. We feel as though we have gotten off to a good start and are looking forward to a bright and eventful November. November — Wagon wheels keep rolling and every day is more exciting. The Varsity had a Sadie Hawkins’ Day Dance. The Seniors started projects to raise money for their class trip. We had a Thanksgiving assembly and a HOLIDAY! Alumni poured in and w r e were happy and thank- ful. We packed away our white football uniforms and have started brushing up on basketball shots. December — This is a wonderful month. The Bobcats and Bobkittens got basketball underway. We elected Bill Goodykoontz as our captain and beat Fieldale. Our home room led the whole school in White Christmas donations. The Christmas Pageant was beautiful. We have been travel- ing so long and our horses are tired, so w ' e stopped the wagon and declared a tw T o w ' eeks Christmas vacation. Christmas dances, Santa Claus, New ' Year’s Eve, “Rec” Hall — -it has been a wonderful holiday and when we went to bed tonight you can bet we had sw ' eet dreams. January — We started traveling again today, and had a hard time crossing the Rockies. That is, we had semester and college entrance exams. But everyone got across the mountain and found so much excitement on the other side. Countless basketball victories — the unforgetable trip to Hampden-Sydney — oh, it’s swell to be a ’49’er ! — 10 — • • • of Forty Nine February — Now we were romantic. We had a Sweetheart Dance and crowned Jenny and Whitey as King and Queen of Hearts. We kept on winning basketball games and started writing letters to colleges. And we realized that we were over half way there. March — Everybody is full of energy now, and we are undertaking many activities. Best of all we won the District Six Basketball Tournaments — “Cats” and “Kittens” both. The Cats went on the State and were crowned state champions ! We’re so proud as we have really set a record. Our thoughts now turned to Literary Events and we entered a one-act play, two public speakers, prose and poetry readers, a speller, and debate team. The Annual went to the press today — it is an extensive record of our sojourn. It has been an eventful month and we are well pleased with our progress. April — Excitement is still prevalent throughout the company. We have been measured for our caps and gowns. Through the course of our journey two members of our party decided to leave us and enter into matrimony. One of our men turned back — his goal already completed. We are almost to the end of the trip now. Plans for the Senior Play are being made, entertainment of this type keeps our morale up and gives us strength to accomplish our goal. Putting away my pen and ink, I can see the moon creeping over the horizon and my thoughts turn toward the coming day, when we expect to finish our journey. And suddenly I find tears in my eyes. May — Here we are ! The day dawned clear and bright. We have gathered in a group to reminisce for the last time. The Junior and Senior Prom is over and at the thought of it our eyes go dreamy and a sigh escapes our lips. Senior assembly was held the 26th. It was the last time we marched down as “real” seniors. Our journey is over, our thrills are gone forever with our original company. Baccalaureate was held May 29, another last day reminder. And now the forty-niners’ have attained their goal, tonight, graduation night, we walked down the aisle for the last time. A stiffled snub and a tear that just couldn’t be held back showed our feel- ings. With one last look at our company, we th ink God that we have had such a successful and pleasant journey. — 11 — The Goal Seekers • • • Seniors Harry Edward Bibb “ Hairless ” “Oh. let the sun shine; I’m not very bright anyway.” James William Bricker ‘‘Bill” “The trouble with women is, they’re women.” Wilma Joyce Burrow “Joyce” “I may not be a hunter, but I just discoYered Bear Tracks !” Richard Arden Cook “Dick” “If we could get credits in laziness, I could have grad- uated years ago.” John Nichols Dalton “Johnny” “I’m studying to be a gen- ius; genius, that is.” Robert Emory Dudley, Jr. “Bobby” “Brains just make your head heavy to carry around.” — 12 — • • • of Forty Nine Seniors Charles Luther Eaton “Charlie” “There MAY have been some smarter people born than I am, but I doubt it.” William Oakey Goodykooxtz “Goody” “Someday I ' ll be famous, for even now, they blame everything on me.” John Patrick Graybeal “Pat” “Charlie horse! Some days it just don’t pay to get up.” Richard Edward Haislip “Nose” “It’s difficult for me to keep my nose out of other peo- ple’s business.” Gary Rudolph Holdren “Gary” “I may be little, but so was Napoleon, and look what he did.” William Benny Holliday “Benny” “Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow.” 13 — The Goal Seekers 0 0 0 Seniors Johnny Guy- Jones “ Johnny ” “I may be dumb, but I’m wise to these girls.” Lorixg Gladstone Lemmon Lor in g “Worry kills more people than work.” Billy ' Franklin Martin “Whitey” “Just because I’m human Mr. Robinson expects me to liaY ' e brains.” William Elbert Martin “Blaclxie” “Why study? It just brings out your ignorance.” Dolores Faye McPeak “Penny” ‘Life is too short to be serious.” Jimmy Tracy ' Moore “J. T.” ‘I know mv figures, but not in geometry.” — 11 — • • of Forty Nine Seniors George Van Norris “Noonie” “Texans are sharp, aren’t they ?” Charles Ronald Price “Ronnie” “One just can’t be expected to know everything.” Jack Dagostine Ramsey “Itchy” “Little poison ivy, in per- son.” Patricia Ann Rmpley “Patty” “1 can’t understand whv the teachers don’t want us to talk; it’s wonderful ex- ercise.” Hugh Strowder Smith, Jr. “Hugh” “I think I’ll stick to my books. At least they w r on’t talk back.” SwANNONOA Thelma Talton “Southerner” “Life is complicated, but it’s beautiful.” I — 15 — • • • The Goat ' Seekers Beyond These Days THE CLASS PROPHECY One day we arrived at a small Indian village. The Indians seemed to be friendly, so we stopped for the night. As we sat by the fire one of the Indian maidens offered to tell us of the future, if we would give her one of the beautiful class rings. We were reluctant to part with these cher- ished possessions, but finally Patty Ripley stepped forth and said, “I really hate to part with mv class ring, but I should like to see the fate of the ‘goal seekers of ’49,’ so here is my ring.” The Indian maiden turned the ring over and over, and then went to the fire and chanted some Indian chant. We soon caught the spell of the Indian maiden and were carried into the future. The visions that were unfolded to us we have recorded for you. It seems as though many of us decided to remain in California. First, we saw George Norris who took the place of the late “Tarzan” in the portrayal of “Tarzan The Terrible.” Bill Goodv- koontz appeared as he was directing his farewell picture, “Goody’s Gaieties.” He plans to open a chain of pool rooms across the country. Johnny Dalton was quite dignified as the president of Columbia University. We were not surprised. Next we saw a group of young chicken thieves in- vading the west coast. When they were caught, the boys’ only replies were, “But Dr. Haislip told us to do it. We realized that they were encouraged by some mad doctor experimenting with fowls. The picture changed and we saw our caravan as it started back across the nation. Stopping to see that great industrial wizard, Loring Lemmon, we learned that his factories had the newest line in playthings for the tots, growing boys, and every member of the family. And now we saw the housewives in a dither about Harry Bibb. He had written a new recipe book and everyone was raving about “Bibb’s Biscuits.” Two of our travelers could not be located. Some said Ronnie Price had started for the moon in his latest invention, a rocket traveling faster than light, but that he ran out of gas. Now he was stranded, and the last report of “Itchy” was that he was being thrown unmercifully over Niagara Falls in a wooden barrel. The Indian maiden told us that Blackie Martin had just announced that he would spend his entire bootlegging fortune on the pro- motion of civil rights, and that Jimmy T. Moore was lying in Walter Reed Hospital still struggling to recover from an ear injury received at the Hampden-Sydnev game in 1949. Gary Holdren, in his position as supervisor of Montgomery County schools seemed to be bringing a series of hygiene movies to the high school called “Grandmaw and Grandpaw.” They were highly recommended by Hugh Smith, Mayor of Radford. Thelma Talton was on the stage, in the role of Lady Macbeth. Fame has not gone to her head and she was happily married and living on a farm in Vermont. Johnny Jones had taken the place of Mr. McCoy as football coach of R.H.S. Rad- ford had beaten Fleming every year since his career as coach began, but, of course, this was partly due to the five Cook boys on the team. They all played football just like their father. It seemed a shame for “Dick” to be in the penitentiary, but he had been convicted of the murder of one A. Gentry. Those tickets just added up! Frankie was doing a lovely job of raising the family though. The nation was thrilled at the recent announcement that Bill Bricker, w T orld famous au- thority on “just anything you want to know,” had agreed to leave his brain to science. Pat Gray- beal and Charles Eaton were conducting a symphony orchestra in Carnegie Hall. Dolores McPeak was happily married and raising redheads. Joyce Burrow was at St. Albans. It seemed that she had lost her mind from listening to Senior tardy excuses. She and A1 were planning to be mar- ried as soon as she was released. Dr. Patty Ripley’s scientific mind had brought her fame and fortune and she had recently placed an education pill on the market. The pill, it seemed, was the outcome of a request from the Bobcats that she compound a pill which would produce knowledge while they slept. Many of the Bobcats and Bobkittens had found the pill of inestimable value during football and basketball sea- sons. Whitey Martin was dancing on Broadway and giving all the chorus girls a thrill. The Indian maiden finished her prophecy by showing us a million dollar museum donated by Mrs. Wade, just to hold the Bobcats trophies won in ’49 and another fund of a hundred thousand dollars to finance trips for the seniors at R.H.S. — 16 — • • • of Forty Nine — 17 The Goal Seekers 0 0 0 — 18 — • • • of Forty Nine “ Dividing The Treasure” THE CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1949, being of sound minds and realizing that we have many valuable assets which will be cove ted by those we leave behind, do hereby make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament. We do bequeath our valuable possessions in the following manner: “Blackie” Martin leaves his baseball ability to “Floogie” ’Smith. Joyce Burrow leaves her place in the office to Doris Spangler. “Goody” leaves his “air-tight” alibis to stay at home on Wednesdays to Marvin Martin. J. T. Moore leaves his speaking ability to Jimmy Kesling. “Whitev” Martin leaves his ability to shoot pool to “Lefty” Pannell. Patty Ripley leaves her sweetness to Janet Tipton. Johnny Dalton leaves his dramatic ability to Bill Jordan. “Itchy” leaves his stupidity to “Scratchy.” Dick Cook leaves his laziness to “Red” Maness. Bobby Dudley leaves his physique to “Musles” Russell. Charles Eaton has finally decided to leave his trombone to “Horsey” Harman. Loring Lemmon leaves his motor scooter to “Corky” Duncan. Ronnie Price leaves his ability to argue to Pat Arthur. Harry Bibb leaves his ability to make “goodies” in Home Ec to Bill Sutphin. Benny Holliday leaves his inability to learn English to Dennis Brooks. Thelma Talton leaves her place on the debate team to Mari jane Taylor. Dickie Haislip leaves his wit and his title, “Nose,” to “Beak” Eaton. Dolores MePeak leaves her ability to make “dates” to Janet Clear. Gary Holdren ‘leaves his lack of knowledge to Richard Baker. Pat Graybeal leaves his bass horn to “Pee Wee.” Hugh Smith leaves his scholastic ability to Pete Giesen and Bill Cline. George Norris leaves his “Atlas” figure to Bobby Spangler. Bill Bricker leaves his privilege to work in the shop to Randy Roberson. Johnny Jones has decided that he doesn’t want to leave. To the Junior Class we leave our honor seats in the auditorium. To Miss Jennings we leave all the laboratory equipment that she has managed to salvage from our experiments. To Mrs. Wall we leave our apologies for having been bad “Chillun.” To Miss Rust, “Itchy” and Bibb leave their apron strings and their records as A-l cooks. To Mrs. Corn we leave a box of aspirin to relieve all the headaches we’ve caused her. To Mrs. Hatcher we leave the bits of history that we have made so that she may include them in her courses of American history (we feel that we’ve made good history). To Miss Emmert we leave articles that she may find in the auditorium after our sad departure. To Miss Phillips we leave a quiet and peaceful library free from all noise of Senior voices. To Miss Elkins we leave our rich store of knowledge so that she may pass it on to her debate teams. To Miss Clements we leave our loyalty and support to her “Bobkittens.” To Mrs. Pannell we leave regrets that we have caused her so much trouble. To Mrs. Wade we leave our carefree minds so that she may use them in her “odd” moments. To the entire faculty we express our appreciation for their patient guidance and their helpful- ness with our many problems. Testator: Pat Graybeal — 19 — • • • The Prospectors Eleventh Grade Ruth Alderman Betty Andrews Pat Arthur Richard Baker Juanita Boles Patty Jo Bowling Betty Lou Brooks Dennis Brooks Betty Brown Janet Clear Bill Cline Bennett Cole Cecil Collins Patty Counts Deryline DeHart Shirley DeHart Gene Dixon Jo Fortune Pete Giesen Mary Sue Haislip Betty Jane Harris Geraldine Harris Sue Hartsock Ronnie Hendrix Betty Heuser Frankie Holt Patsy Horne Dot Hornsby Frankie Howard Jane Howard Peggy Howell Tommy Howell Jimmy Hutton Bill Jordan Mary Keister Mary Jo Kinder Mabel Long Mona Sue Lovern Charles Maness Elizabeth Mannon — 20 — Eleventh Grade Roy Mannon Virginia McCraw Imogene McGinnis Marvin Martin Robert Pannell David Phillips Virginia Phillips Rodney Price Wyoma Piiopst Randolph Roberson Bill Rodgers Evelyn Roop Reginald Roop Mary Ross Forrest Scott I v a Shumate Joan Simpkins James Smith Virginia Smith Betty Ann Sowder Doris Spangler • Mary Sue Stafford Jan Stocke Bill Sutphin Frank Tolbert Barbara Tipton Janet Tipton June Vaughn Thelma Walters Lois Webster Barbara Weeks Emmett Whitt D an Williams Nina Woods Dollie Wright Ralph Wright Clifton Young Curtis Young Not Pictured: Louise Fpperly Leonard Graham Tom Mayo William Smith ... of Forty Nine The Argonauts • • • Tenth Grade Ernest Alderman Nancy Alderman Evelyn Amos Joyce Baker Karen Barnett Joanne Benson Jack Byrd Connie Browning Isabel Campbell Barbara Clarke Betsy Clem Johnny Cormell Joyce Crawford Donald Dobbins Corky Duncan Jimmy Eaton Dottie Henderson Doris Hill Merita Hoover Billy Jennelle Lois Jones James Kesling Ann King Joan Lewis Jimmy Jo Martin Ann Morrow C. W. Mottesheard Janet Munier Joyce Newcomb Junior Otterman Marylyn Belter Nell Belter Bobby Berrow Joy Brice Jimmy Roberson John Rutherford Dwight Shorter Bobby Showalter Mildred Smith Tom Smith Josephine Stewart Barbara Sumner Carol Sutphin Sonny Sutphin Delaine Tolbert Marijane Taylor M ary ' Ward Tilley ' Howard Turpin Betty ' Jean Umberger Harry - Vaughn Darrell Wilson Donald Wilson Dickie Zimmerman • • • of Forty Nine — 23 — The Little Argonauts . . . Ninth Grade Ethelyne Alderman Imogene Alderman Lucille Allen Melvin Anderson .1 ohnsey Arthur Geneva Baker Elaine Baldwin Sam Barnard Esther Bibb Retha Blue Raymond Boone Darrell Brookman Roy Brookman Mary Jane Brown Ophelia Bugg Thomas Burnette Marian Burnett Glenna Carrier Thelma Cayton Neita Cochran Nellie Cochran Elizabeth DeHaven Melvin Dobbins Andrew Farmer Nancy Galway Frances George Anna Gibson Barbara Graham Evelyn Gravely M. F. Hale, Jr. Joretta Hall Alta Hilliard Geneva Hobbs Phyllis Hollins Darlene Hollandsworth Harold Hollins Richard Jewell Darlene .Johnston Mary Bell Kinley Mary Ann Lawrence Not Pictured: Charlene Bibb Bobby Brown Bobby Charlton Bobby Charlton Martha Farmer June Fortune David Godbey Marshall Hall Larry Hammack Dicky Heldreth Charles Henderson Betty Hill Frances Hutton — 24 — • • • of Forty Nine Ninth Grade Helen Leighton Shirley Leighton Helen Lucas Katherine Mantz Joanne Martin Alice McCoy Bobby McGhee Charlie Moncure Dorothy Morris Shirley Nelson Xeata Newby Janet Phillips Jimmy Radcliffe Garfield Ramsey Raymond Ramsey Eddie Ratcliffe Marguerite Rice Max Rupe Mary Alice Saul Josephine Slusher Robert Smith Carter Smith Jack Smith Betty Jo Stafford Frank Sutherland Norma Jean Taylor James Thompson Bobby Thornton Frances Trail Helen Jean Vires Ted Viars Alice Wade Joan Walker Geneva Way Bobby Weaver Betty Jo Weiss Tommy Wiekel Harry Williams Peggy Williams Otis Wilson Elizabeth Woolwine Not Pictured: Eunice Kirtner Donald Landrum Edna McElroy John Midkiff Don M oore Lucille Quesenberry Jesse Shaffer Jimmy Shumate Peter Stocke James Stone Johnnie Walker Albert Walters Joe Wood Billy Woodward Tke Little Argonauts . . . — 26 — Eighth Grade Roger Altizer Y allace Andrews Johnny Atkinson Elizabeth Austin Peggy Austin Frankie Baker Cynthia Baldwin Lola Mae Bess Doris Lee Bocock Dorothy Bond Carlyle Bowers Robert Bowles Esther Brooks Kenneth Brooks Joyce Browning Pat Bryant Jimmy Burnett Sonny Carns Donald Chambers Dorothy Chambers Peggy Chambers Edward Collier Colleen Cord Gary Corder Violet Dalton Peggy DeHart Rufus DeHart Tommy Doyle William Duncan Wrangley Durman Kenneth Estes Mary Louise Estes Elizabeth Farmer Audrey Faulkner Jimmy Fortune Mary Annette Fortune Barbara Franklin Jake Galloway Bobby Jo Graham Betty Jean Grayson Mary Hale Lois Hale Johnny Harmon Tommy Hassell Betty Lou Harrison M ERLYN HARTSOCK Herbert Hartwell Jerry Hedge Lois Hedge Doris Hines Jackie Holt Giles Lewis Hoover James Howell Sam Hurst Bessie Jones Carl Jones Janet Jones Ann Keister Dickie Kesling William Kirtner Eighth Grade Wilma King Joanne Kurtz Helen Larless Carolyn Lawrence Wilbur Leighton Jim McCraw M ARY MaNNON Donald Midriff Betty Miller Roy Darden Mills Janet M OORE Jean Moore Jayne Morgan Donald Mottesheard Sherman Nelson Donald Phillips James Lee Phillips Zetta May Poff Jean Powell Johnny Rebel Joyce Ridpath Dean Roop Donald Roop Jeanette Roop Ronnie Rupe Frank Russell Dickie Shumate Elizabeth Ann Smith Judith Smith Patricia Smith • Nancy Smyth Bobby Spangler Dickie Stamatas Jack Steele Margaret Strader Ambrose Stump Joe Stump John Stump Thomas Stump Charles Sutphin Frances Sutphin Marian Sutphin Rush Sutphin Jack Talbert Mary Alice Taylor Ronal Thompson Claudine Thornton Betty Walker Charlie Walker M arjorie Weldon Jean Whitt Roy Williams Frankie Wilson Guy Wirt James Wirt Bruce Wood Christine Wright ... of Forty Nine Not Pictured: Alice Jane Bibb, Polly Combs, Kenneth Alvin Hall, Patsy Howell, and Mayberry Lawrence. — 27 — Work and Play • • • Student Cooperative Association Every student enrolled at Radford High School is a member of the Student Cooperative As- socntion, which has as its ultimate object the welfare of the entire student body. The Association emphasizes democratic ideals and orderly self-government. The Association has not been idle this year for many projects have been successfully accom- plished under the leadership of this group, namely: Junior Red Cross, Tuberculosis, Infantile Paralvsis, and as always our traditional “White Christmas” through which the students and fac- ulty can share their vuletide happiness with others. This year we were fortunate in being represented at the state meeting in Richmond. Virginia, by our president. Dickie Haislip and Patricia Ripley. When the convention of the Southern Association of S.C.A. met in Mobile, Alabama, Mary Sue Haislip represented our school and was able to bring hick many suggestions for improving our own organization. The motto of our S.C.A. may be summarized in the following words: Remember that you al- ways represent yourself, your family, your neighbor, your city, your country, and Radford High School ! M iss Allene Elkins guides the S.C.A. Front Row, Left to Right: Ann King, Dickie Haislip, Forrest Scott, Johnsey Arthur. 2nd Rows Charles Moncure, Mary Sue Haislip, Karen Barnett, Jane Howard, Charles Maness. Barbara Weeks, Patty Jo Bowling, Juanita Boles, Patsy Howell, Roy Williams. 3rd Row: J. T. Moore, Lucille Allen, Helen J ucas, John Rutherford, Marian Burnett, Bill Goody- koontz, Patty Ripley, Randy Roberson. 4th Row: Bobby Perrow, Bennett Cole, Donnie Moore, Jimmy Jo Martin, Pete Giesen, Betty Heuser, Wally Andrews. 5th Row: Gary Holdren, Bill “ Whitey ” Martin, Hugh Smith, Wrangley Durman, Rufus DeHart. — 28 — . . . Along The Trail First Row: Doris Hill, Mildred Sinith, Virginia McCraw, Joyce Newcomb, Gary Holdren, Pres., Barbara Weeks, Lois Webster, Barbara Graham, Geraldine Harris, and Mabel Long. Second Row: Randy Roberson, Bill Jordan, Mr. Luzenski, Bill Goodykoontz, Bill Bricker, Charles Eaton, George Norris, Bill Cline, Bobby McGhee, Darrell Brookman, and Billy Jennelle. Student Patrol The Student Patrol has aided in keeping order in our school this year. The main purpose of the Patrol is to promote safety and cooperation for and with the students. The members have worked hard and faithfully this school year for you, the student body, who elected them. — 29 — Work and Play • • • Beta Club OFFICERS Johnny Dalton President Pete Giesen Vice-President Doris Spangler Recording Secretary Janet Tipton Corresponding Secretary Dan Williams Treasurer The Beta Club of Radford High School was organized in November, 1918. At a special assembly I)r. David W. Peters, President of the National Beta Club, issued the Charter, admin- istered the pledge and officially installed the Chapter. The purpose of this organization is: To promote the ideals of honesty, service, and leadership among the students. One of the outstanding activities of the club was its participation in the state convention at Hotel Roanoke on March 25 and 26. Miss Allene Elkins and Mrs. Rubye Wade are advisers to this group. Standing, Left: Johnny Dalton, President. 1st Row: Sonny Sutphin, Pat Graybeal, Doris Spangler. 2nd Row: Virginia Smith, Bill Cline, Dickie Zimmerman, Patsy Horne. 3rd Row: John Rutherford, Janet Tipton, Mary Sue Haislip, Ann King. 4th Row: Pete Giesen, Marijane Taylor, Tom Mayo, Patty Ripley. 5th Row: Ronnie Price, Dan Williams, Thelma Talton. 6th Row: Betty Heuser; Standing: Mrs. Rubye Wade and Miss Allene Elkins. Not Pictured: Hugh Smith. — 30 — • • • Along The Trail Left to Right: Miss Juanita Phillips (sponsor), Dickie Haislip, Mary Ward Tilley, Bill (Whitey) Martin, Joyce Baker, Mildred Smith, Patty Ripley, Frankie Holt, Dot Hornsby, Mary Jo Kinder, Joan Simpkins, Mary Sue Haislip, Barbara Weeks, Jane Howard, Bobby Perrow, John Ruth erford, Tommy Smith, Johnny Dalton, Bill Goodykoontz, Jimmy Hutton, Barbara Graham. Not Pictured: Rufus DeHart. “ The Acorn” College requirements, Football King and Queen, Scholarships, Monthly Roundup, Super Snooper, Sports, Grab Bag, and many other items of news and original compositions were brought to R.H.S. students and faculty by way of “The Acorn,” the student newspaper. Under the capable leadership of Mary Sue Haislip, “The Acorn ” has endeavored to give a complete picture of student life at the school on the hill. Juniors and seniors held the major positions on the staff. Each member of the staff has filled his position with diligence — hunting and reporting news as he saw it. “The Acorn” gives students an opportunity for journalism and business management. “The Acorn” Staff is most ably advised by Miss Juanita Phillips. — 31 — Work and Play • • • The Band Charles Eaton President Patty Jo Bowling Vice President James Kesling Secretary-Treasurer Clarinets Jimmy Kesling Tom Mayo Lucille Allen Bobby Smith Bobby Thornton Albert Walters M. F. Hale Esther Bibb Bobby Graham Janet Jones Peggy Austin Donald Landrum Saxaphones Dickie Zimmerman Wallace Andrews Tcmmy Weikel Cornets Patty Jo Bowling T ' mmy Joe Martin Nancy Alderman Bobby Bowles Sam Hurst Frankie Wilson Janet Phillips Jimmy Fortune Trombones Charles Eaton Richard Jewell Johnny Harman Mellophones Max Rupe Carl Jones Kenneth Hall Alto Horn Mickey Landrum Baritones Billy Henderson Jesse Shaffer Basses Sam Barnard Garfield Ramsey Pat Graybeal Drums Bill Smith Otis Wilson Donald Mottesheard The Radford High B”nd. under the direction of Miss Ruth Emmert, lias participated in m any activities. Football season found the hand playing at the games. Other programs in which the hand was featured were the Homecoming Assembly, Better Service Club program, the annual Christmas progr-m, and the February music assembly at which time ten members received letter awards. Two members played in the All State Workshop Band held in Marion in February. During the spring the band played at all of the elementary schools, in the City Music Festi- val, and in the Spring Concert. — 32 — 0 0 0 Along The Trail First Row:, Left to Right: Jolene Austin, Elizabeth DeHaven, Joretta Hall, Darlene Hollans- worth, Jo Fortune, Norma Jean Taylor, Doris Hill, Betty Lou Brooks, Janet Clear. Second Row, Left to Right: Frances Trail, Imogene Alderman, Mary Ann Lawrence, June Vaughn, Mary Jane Brown, Dorothy Morris, Marguerite Rice, Retha Blue, Evelyn Amos, Sue Hartsock. Third Row, Left to Right: Katherine Mantz, Betty Jo Stafford, Peggy Williams, Betty Jane Har- ris, Barbara Graham, Phyllis Hollins, Shirley Leighton, Anna Gibson, Imogene McGinis, Lucille Quesenberry, Iva Shumate. Girls ' Glee Club Jolene Austin President Lily Jo Fortune Vice-President Janet Clear Secretary Nancy Alderman Librarian Miss Emmert Director Tile Girls’ Glee Club has had a full schedule of programs this year. Making their initial appearance at a meeting of the Better Service Club, the girls sang for the Homecoming Assembly and presented a program of Christmas music for the City Teachers Association and the Rotary Club. The girls performed at the annual Christmas pageant, “The Light of a Star.” In February a Valentine Assembly was given by the Glee Club, and eight girls received letter awards at that time. The Glee Club also sang at the February Meeting of the City Teachers’ Association. The Glee Club was represented by five girlsin the All State Chorus, West, held at Pulaski in March. On April 2, the group entered the District VI Music Competition Festival held in Rural Retreat. Spring activities included programs at civic club meetings, a Music Week assembly program, programs in the elementary schools, a church program, appearance in the City Music Festival, a combined concert with the Band, and music for Baccalaureate and Commencement. — 33 — Work and Play 0 0 0 Chi Beta Pi Pete Giesen President Forrest Scott Vice-President Betty Heuser Secretary and Reporter Tommy Smith Treasurer Pat Arthur Librarian and Curator Bennett Cole Scout Mrs Daphne Wall Sponsors Miss Mae Jennings The Chi Beta Pi has been fortunate this year in securing some very enthusiastic members. All have shown much knowledge and interest in science. The club has become affiliated with the Junior Academy of Science in Virginia and the Science Clubs of America. Interesting tours to the Radio Station. WDBJ. the Weather Bureau and Woodrum Field in Roanoke have given a few enjoyable and educational meetings for them. Two members of the club, Ronnie Price and Patty Ripley, did experimental work, wrote essays, and took the examination in connection with the Westinghouse National Talent Search Contest. Patty was one of seven in Virginia who received honorable mention. Standing, Left to Right: Dan Williams, Jimmy Jo Martin, Charles Moncure, Bennett Cole, Ron- nie Price, Tommy Smith, John Rutherford, Johnny Dalton, Patty Ripley. Seated: Joy Price, Pat Graybeal, M. F. Hale, Pete Giesen, Tom Mayo, Pat Arthur, Thomas Doyle, Betty Heuser, Forrest Scott, Dickie Zimmerman. Not Pictured : Frankie Holt, Rufus DeHart, Johnny Harmon. — 34 — • • • Along The Trail Language Club The purpose of the Language Club is to increase the knowledge and deepen the appreciation of the culture of the Romans and the Romance peoples. The programs during the year dealt with such subjects as, “My Da}’ — by a Roman boy,” a series of pictures of home life in Rome, and “The Glory That W as Rome,” a talk illustrated by color slides. A film was shown on “The Arts and Crafts of Mexico,” and a guest speaker told of attending the Mardi Gras. “Latin Week” was observed by tbe making and displaying of posters illustrative of tbe theme, “Latin Lives” in language, foods, architecture and advertising. A short skit and a Dr. I. Q. program were also presented during the week. The final activity of the year was a picnic featuring Latin and Span- ish songs and games, and Latin pronouns declined as cheerleaders would have them. The occasion was further “pepped-up” by “C ' hili-Canines.” First Row, Left to Right: Miss Elkins, Ann King, Joyce Baker, Glenna Carrier, Johnsey Arthur, Frances George, Karen Barnett, Betty Heuser, Elaine Baldwin, Joyce Crawford, Elizabeth DeHaven, Lois Jones, Dot Hornsby, Betty Brown, Barbara Sumner, Patsy Horne, Joan Walker. Second Row, Left to Right: Mrs. Graybeal, Helen Lucas, June Fortune, Lucille Allen, Betty Jo Stafford, Marylyn Pelter, Joy Price, Pat Arthur, Virginia Smith, Mary Sue Haislip, Alice Mc- Coy, Thelma Walters, Mary Ward Tilley, Joyce Newcomb, Nellie Cochran. Back Row. Left to Right: Rodney Price, Bobbie Perrow, Loring Lemmon, Sonny Sutphin, J. T. Moore, John Rutherford, Donnie Moore, Jimmy Hutton, Charles Moncure, Donald Dobbins, Dickie Zimmerman, Billy Woodward. Not Pictured: Jimmy Eaton, Howard Turpin, Marion Burnett, Barbara Clark, Marita Hoover, Joan Lewis, Neata Newby. Work and Play 9 9 9 Key Club Bill Goodykoontz President Bennett Cole ...Vice-President Pete Giesen Secretary-Treasurer The Key Club, sponsored by the Radford Kiwanis Club, began its activities in the summer by helping the Radford Kiwanis Club present its third annual horse show. Nine new members were invited into the club at the beginning of the school year. The Key Club sold football and basketball programs, assisted the student patrol and the local Kiwanis Club with several projects. During American Education Week the club presented Dr. Homer Howard of the Radford College faculty at a special assembly program. His talk about education in Germany was vividly illustrated by slides. Under the able sponsorship of Mr. Robinson, the Key Club has come a long way this year and was fortunate enough to send two delegates to the Key Club International Convention held in Wash- ington, D. C., March 25-26. Seated: Bill Goodykoontz, Pete Giesen. Standing, First Row, Left to Right: Dickie Haislip, Dan Williams. Johnny Dalton, Johnny Jones, Bill Cline. Pat Graybeal, Jack Ramsey, Bennett Cole. Gary Holdren, Tom Mayo. Second Row: Forrest Scott, Tom Smith, John Rutherford, J. T. Moore. Jimmy Jo Martin, Bill Bricker, George Norris, Mr. Robinson, Bill Jordan, Bill Whitey ” Martin, Dick Cook, Bobby Perrow, Donald Wilson. Not Pictured: Johnny Cormell, Bobby Dudley, Charles Eaton, Charles Maness. Hugh Smith. • • Along The Trail D — Reading from Top to Bottom: Hugh Smith, President , Joyce Burrow, Secretary, Bill (Blackie) Martin, Treasurer, Reginald Roop, Mary Keister, Curtis Young. O — Starting at Top, Reading Right to Left: Mona Sue Lovern, Elizabeth Mannon, Clifton Young, Dennis Brook, Ruth Alderman, Johnny Jones, Jan Stocke, and Betty Andrews. Not Pictured: Benny Holliday, Vice-President, and Bill Smith. Diversified Occupations Club The program of the Diversified Occupations Club is a part-time cooperative program of edu- cation which provides vocational and on-the-job training for students who are interested in fol- lowing various occupations and who have earned eight or more credits toward graduation. A board of directors consisting of employees, the coordinator, and other interested laymen form an advisory committee for the group of employed students. Mr. W. B. Hatcher, the coordinator contributes much to the success of the club. Many social activities are carefully planned so that these students who are prevented from entering into extra-curricular activities may have a well-balanced program of social experiences. — 37 — Work and Play • • • Future Homemakers of America OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor Mildred Smith Josephine Stewart Marijane Taylor Mary Ward Tilley Miss Beth Jordan The Future Homemakers of America is one It aims to prepare girls to take their places as of the most worthwhile organizations in school future home makers. During the year the club has completed ma ny projects, such as making linings for the audi torium window curtains, serving at teas, and prep aring well-balanced meals. Seated, Left to Right: Molly Meredith, Mary W ard Tilley, Marijane Taylor, Josephine Stewart, Mildred Smith, Joyce Newcomb. Standing, Left to Right: Janet Munier, Doris Hill, Miss Jordan, Betsy Clem, Dottie Henderson. — 38 — • • • Along The Trail Seated, Left to Right: Jean Whitt, Dean Roop, Judith Smith, Doris Bocock, Sonny Sutphin, Eth- elene Alderman, Dottie Henderson, Joyce Crawford, Betty Ann Sowder. Standing: Bobby Charlton, Elaine Baldwin, Tommy Stump, Eddie Ratcliff, Donald Roop, Marian Burnett, Patty Counts. Not Pictured: Janet Clear. Art Club OFFICERS President Marian Burnett Vice-President Dottie Henderson Secretary Betty Ann Sowder Treasurer Dean Roop Librarian Patty Counts Scout - Janet Clear Tlie Art Club consists of the students in Radford High School who are interested in art and desire to spend extra time in this field. It plans sightseeing and sketching hikes as well as indi- vidual projects. To share talents and interests with each other and to stimulate the appreciation of art in everyday life are aims of the club. M rs. Rebecca Thomas serves as adviser of the club. — 39 — Work and Play • • • Dramatics Club Lights ! . . . action! . . . curtain! These symbolize the activities of the newly organized Dramatics Club. Much praise has been given to the members who have helped to enliven the assembly programs and other activities of R.H.S. “The Christmas Star,” a series of beautiful tableaux of the Christmas scenes, was perhaps the most impressive program presented by the club. The Music and Dramatics Departments pre- sented this as their annual Christmas contribution to the community. “Living Valentines,” presented in cooperation with the Music Department on February I f, was another program which gained recognition for the club. The club members are to he congratulated on the fine way in which they served as hosts at the one-act play contest which was held at Radford High School on March 18 . Club members who participated in Radford’s play, “The Death of the Swan,” are: Patty Ripley, Patty Counts, Thelma Talton, Joyce Baker, Pete Giesen, Bill Cline, and Johnny Dalton. The aims of the club are to stimulate interest in dramatics and to encourage participation in all types of dramatic work. M rs. Rubye Wade serves as adviser. Standing, Left to Right: Janet Tipton, Dotty Hornsby, Frankie Holt , Gary Holdren, Patty Ripley, Pete Giesen, Karen Barnett, Whitey Martin, Mary Jo Kinder, Charles Eaton, Pat Graybeal, Thelma Walters, Pat Arthur, Jimmy T. Moore, Joan Simpkins. Seated: Dickie Haislip, Betty Heuser, Thelma Talton, Mary Ward Tilley, Geraldine Harris, Janet Munier, Joyce Burrow, Patty Counts, Frankie Howard, Mary Sue Haislip, Patsy Horne, Jack Ramsey, Ann King, Joyce Crawford, and Betty Lou Brooks. • • • Along The Trail Standing, Left to Right: Gary Holdren, Dickie Zimmerman, Pete Giesen, Thelma Talton, Charles Moncure, Tom Mayo, Pat Graybeal, Charles E aton . Seated: James Kesling, Janet Munier, Joanne Benson, Marijane Taylor, Jimmy T. Moore, President, Not Pictured: Mary Ward Tilley. Debate Club Radford High School’s forensic group is up and coining! This year’s club has fifteen mem- bers; however, the lack of a large enrollment has not held them back. Last year, as winners in the district tournament held at Radford College, Radford received recognition at Charlottesville when the team participated in the state meet. The Debate Club gives every high school student an opportunity to gain poise, go places and have fun. M iss Allene Elkins, sponsor of the club, gives it much enthusiastic support. — 41 — Work and Play • • • OFFICERS OF THE G.A.A. Starting at the Bottom: Patty Jo Bowling, President; Karen Barnett, Vice-President; Mary Ward Tilley, Secretary- Treasurer; Thelma Walters, Recorder; Mary Sue Haislip, Reporter; Patty Counts, Pub- licity Chairman. Girls’ Athletic Association The Girls Athletic Association is one of the most popular girls’ clubs in the school. There are one hundred and forty-three members. The purpose of this club is to create an interest in intra-mural activities. Tournaments have been held between members of the gym classes in all sports this year. Letter awards are given after a person has secured five hundred points. These points are ac- quired by the skill shown in different sports. During this year the club has sponsored dances, and held various other activities of this nature. HEADS OF SPORTS First Row, Left to Right: Deryline DeHart, softball; Dolly Wright, basketball; Lois Webster, badminton. Second Row, Left to Right: Betty Heuser, shuffleboard; Ann King, tennis; Nellie Coch- ran, volleyball; Virginia Smith, horseshoes; Virginia McCraw, speedball; Mable Long, ping- pong. • • • Along The Trail Varsity Club President Bill Goodykoontz Vice-President George Norris Secretary Forrest Scott Treasurer Gary Holdren Sponsors Coaches McCoy and Hobgood The Varsity Club has had a very successful year. The club had charge of the concession stand during the football season and cleared enough money to pay for miniature gold footballs for the senior members and enough to defray other expenses. In January all of the members received black and white “Bobcat” jackets, which they are all proud to own. Crew cuts, bow-ties, shined shoes, and overalls highlighted the initiation of the new members. The Sadie Hawkins Day Dance sponsored by the club will long be remembered, especially by the girls!!! Under the careful di- rection of Coaches Hobgood and McCoy the club has paved the way for a most successful future. Front: Bill Sutphin. First Row: Tom Mayo, Charles Maness, Sonny Sutphin, Ronnie Hendrix, Billy Jennelle, Gary Holdren, Johnny Dalton, Bennett Cole, Dickie Haislip. Second Row: Johnny Jones, Jimmy Eaton, Randy Roberson, Marvin Martin, Forrest Scott, Bill Cline, Harry Bibb, Bobby Showalter, Jimmy Hutton, Pat Graybeal, Jack Ramsey, Bobby Perrow. Third Row: Ronnie Price, Bill Jordan, Bill (Blackie) Martin, Jimmy T. Moore, Bill (Whitey) Mar- tin, Bill Bricker, Charles Eaton, Gene Dixon, Bill Rodgers, Bill Goodykoontz, Pete Giesen, and Robert Pannell. — 43 — Dangers and Perils • • • • • • Along The Trail Football Schedule 26 — Radford 18 — Radford 14 — Radford 6 — Radford 12 — Radford .... Narrows — 0 Blacksburg — 0 .... Fleming — 7 Dublin — 13 Pulaski — 7 0 — Radford Wytheville — 6 12 — Radford Byrd — 40 0 — Radford Martinsville — 20 34 — Radford Jefferson J. V. — 0 25 — Radford Christiansburg — 0 INTRODUCTION August 25, 1948, rolled around and thirteen lettermen and a large group of prospects made their appearance for the first practice. For the first time in many years Radford was going to have a small and inexperienced ball club. The coaches realized that they had a big job ahead of them, but, under the careful supervision of Coaches Fred McCoy and Happy Hobgood, this small team turned into a fast and scrappy one. The team did not have a good season, but it left the vision of the ball game in every visiting player ’s head, for this Bobcat team fought until the end. They gave every team a good fight under the leadership of Co-Captains Norris and Cook. George Norris (E) Bill Goodykoontz (E) Bill Bricker (E) “Lefty” Pannell (E) Ronnie Hendrix (E) Peter Giesen (T) FOOTBALL LETTERMEN Jim Smith (T) Jimmy Hutton (T) Bill Rogers (T) Forrest Scott (G) Harry Bibb (G) Johnny Jones (G) Bill Cline (C) Jack Ramsey (C) Pat Graybeal (C) Dick Cook (B) Dick Haislip (B) Bill “Whitey” Martin (B) Randy Roberson (B) Bobby Dudley (B) Bill Jordan (B) “Red” Maness (B) Jimmy Eaton (B) Bennett Cole (G) HIGHLIGHTS OF 1948 September 10 — Bobcats vs. Narrows The 1948 season got under way with a 26-0 victory over the Narrows’ Green Waves. How those in black and white did run! September 17 — Bobcats vs. Blacksburg Under the hot sun at Tech’s Miles Stadium our Cats pounded out a 18-0 triumph over the Indians. September 24 — Bobcats vs. William Fleming At last our Bobcats brought home victory against Fleming for Coaches McCoy and Hobgood. With Haislip pacing the way we won 14-7. October 1 — Bobcats vs. Dublin When two undefeated teams clashed some one has to win. We lost, 13-6! October 8 — Bobcats vs. Pulaski After our first defeat we were gunning for victory against Pulaski. With “Whitey” Martin leading the way, the Cats were never behind. The final score, 12-7. October 15 — Bobcats vs. Wytheville This was just one of those games. Our black and white clad boys got a bad break and the Maroons cashed in on it. Even though we lost 6-0, some said it was our best game. October 22 — Bobcats vs. William Byrd With speed, power, and weight, an undefeated William Byrd eleven rolled over our boys 40-12 and spoiled our home-coming. October 29 — Bobcats vs. Martinsville The ground was rough and the going was tough. We brightened their homecoming by losing 20-0. November 5 — Bobcats vs. Jefferson J. V. We got a preview of our 1949 Bobcats when the returning varsity teamed with the J.V. team to lick the J.V.’s 34-0. November 12 — Bobcats vs. Christiansburg With 10 fighting Bobcats playing their last game of football for R.H.S., the opening whistle was the beginning of a 25-0 victory over the Demons. The success of the Bobcats of ’48 can be attributed to the able coaching of Coaches Fred McCoy and Happy Hobgood, and to the guidance of Co- Captains Dick Cook and George Norris. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL The Schedule is as follows: Although the Junior Varsity did not have a very good season, the experience they gained will put them in a place to move up to the Varsity. Under the coaching of Coach Hobgood and Coach McCoy the “Little Cats” gained know- ledge and skill in the Gridiron sport that will help them for years to come. pponent We They Galax 6 6 Pulaski 0 13 Wytheville 0 34 Pulaski 6 24 Dangers and Perils 000 Front: Virginia McCraw, Captain. Second Row, Left to Right: Frankie Howard, Lois Webster, Deryline De- Hart, Dolly Wright, and Betty Heuser. Third Row, Left to Right: Joyce Price, Virginia Smith, Nell Pelter, Patty Counts, and Marylyn Pelter. Fourth Row, Left to Right: Mickey Landrum, Manager, Karen Barnett, Nellie Cochran, Thelma Cayton, and Thelma Talton. Girls ' Varsity Basketball L ' ndefeated! District Champions! They’re our Bobkittens. The only mar was a tie with Fieldale — our first game. The rest of the season sped by with our hard-fighting Bobkittens win- ning victories over Fieldale, Byrd. Fleming, Pul aski, Blacksburg, Martinsville, and Narrows. To end the season the girls came out on top in the District Six Tournament, winning over Pulaski and Christiansburg. Never have we had a more glorious season, never a more capable captain thai Jenny McCraw, and never a more versatile coach than Miss Mickey Clements. The Kittens were led by sharp-shooting DeH art and Webster. Captain Jenny McCraw, and outstanding guards, Howard, Heuser and Wright, who were backed by our substitutes, always dili- gent and ready to take over when their time came. Congratulations, Bobkittens, for bringing su ch honor to us and our school. The “forty-niners” will never forget you and we want you to know we’re proud of you — everyone of you ! . . . Along The Trail Girls Junior Varsity The baby Bobkittens began their season with an upset from Dublin. This did not stop the determined J.V.’s, as they carried on the rest of their season by winning over Andrew Lewis and Wytheville. The team was co ' ched by two Radford Alumnae students, Sue Norris and Ruth Midkiff, who did a “bang up” job of seeing them through. The baby Bobkittens chose as their co-captains Johnsey Arthur and Mabel Long. Congratulations to our future Bobkittens. Front, Left to Right: Johnsey Arthur, Mabel Long, Co-Captains. Second Row: Janet Clear, Elizabeth DeHaven, Nancy Alderman, Neata Newby, Patty Jo Bowl- ing, Louise Epperly. Third Row: Darlene Hollansworth, Marian Burnett, Iva Shumate. Joanne Benson, Delaine Talbert. Fourth Row: Marguerite Rice, Lucille Quessenberry , Geraldine Harris, Helen Vires. 47 — Heading Clockwise: Jimmy Eaton, Dick Cook, Charles Eaton, Charles Maness, Dickie Haislip, Bill Cline, Bill Jordan, Robert Pannell, George Norris, Pete Giesen, Bill Goodykoontz, Center (top): Coach Hobgood. Not Pictured: Bill (Whitey) Martin. Boys’ Varsity Basketball D 17— Fieldale 42-31 J 4 — Blacksburg 48-11 J 7— William Byrd 57-40 J 11— Fieldale 57-41 J 15 — Hampden-Sydney J. V 25-42 J 18 — Christiansburg 64-41 J 21 — Martinsville 38-51 J 24 — William Fleming 42-41 J 28— Pulaski 81-27 F 1 — Narrows 65-42 F 4— William Byrd 69-36 F 8 — Narrows 52-33 F 11 — Martinsville 79-39 F 14 — Christiansburg 62-34 F 18 — Blacksburg 43-21 F 22— Pulaski 66-44 F 25 — William Fleming 52-50 District Tournament M 3 — William Fleming 42-39 M 4 — Fieldale 53-31 M 5 — William Byrd 53-40 State Tournament M 10 — Falmouth 56-22 M 11— Bristol 62-50 M 12— Norton 51-38 Our ’Cats brought home a record on the hardwood that made all of us happy and proud of them and gave Coach Hobgood his third district title in four years and his first State Group II Cham- pionship. With a total of fifteen wins against one defeat in the regular district games, the Bobcats went on to win the District tourney by topping Fleming, Fieldale, and William Byrd. Under the expert guidance of “Goody,” the speed of Cook, the all-around playing of Norris, the sharp shoot- ing of Eaton and the excellent ball-handling of Haislip, the ’Cats went to the top by defeating Norton in the state finals. Not only did “Happy’s Boys” become the Champs, but the ’Cats placed two players on each of the first and second All Tournament teams in both the District and State Tournaments. Ten of our Bobcats played their last game for R.H.S. in ’49, but their places will be filled by the capable group which made up the substitutes. These ’Cats played an important role in the success of the whole team. • • • Along The Trail Boys’ Junior Varsity Basketball SCHEDULE We They Radford vs. Sylvatus Independents 34 28 Radford vs. Blacksburg 43 10 Radford vs. Martinsville 41 18 Radford vs. William Byrd 41 24 Radford vs. Pulaski 23 39 Radford vs. Christiansburg 32 15 Radford vs. Christiansburg 81 40 Under the capable direction of Coach Fred McCoy, the Little ’Cats lost only one game during the season. These boys will be the ones to fill the empty spots on the varsity in the years to come. This is one of the steps that eventually leads to the great hardwood teams that R.H.S. turns out. Front: Tommy Howell, Sonny Sut- phin. First Row: Marvin Martin, Randy Roberson, Bill Cline, Donnie Moore, Connie Browning. Second Row: Ralph Wright, Ronnie Hendrix, Gene Dixon, Forrest Scott, Bill Sutphin. Third Row: Darrell Brookman, Harry Williams, Melvin Ander- son, Ted Viars, Larry Hammack. — 19 — The Prairie Wrangiers • • • CHEERLEADERS — Left to Right: Joan Simpkins, Patty Ripley, Jane Howard, Barbara Weeks, Mary Jo Kinder, Dotty Hornsby, Frankie Holt. The Cheerleaders How could our ’Cats and ’Kittens keep from squad of attractive cheerleaders urging them on? The agility and the versatility of the “girls rhythmical and spirited maneuvers on the football watching. We feel that congratulations are in order for coach. Miss Juanita Phillips. winning the championship with such a lively in white” mark them as Champions too. Their field and the basketball court are well worth these Champion Cheerleaders and their energetic 50 — 0 0 0 of Forty Nine Following The Caravan The year 1819 was a memorable year for the group of men and women who started out across an unknown country in search of hidden gold. The year 1949 is memorable to us who started out across a well traveled road in search of our goal. Our wagon train consisted of 402 eager, hopeful teen-agers who were ready to brave the storms, the trials, the tribulations, and the unforeseen difficulties which lay in our path. With grit and determination we weathered the first miles until we came to a village called “Six Weeks Tests.’’ Here many of us faltered; some of us gave up, while a great band of us became more determined to prove ourselves worthy of the great adventure. After much difficulty we again found our wagons rolling across the Great Plains of Education; and we felt a glow of pride that our number had not decreased greatly. Of course we expected a few to become discour- aged by the inconveniences and the battles against failure. All went fairly well until we arrived at the crossroads of “Semester Exams.” Many of us found it difficult to make a decision about the right direction ; but with the faithful and expert leadership of our “Guides” we were led to greener fields. As you may well understand many of our company were fatigued from this strain, and it took much persuasion to get them to continue the trip. Among our company was a group of “Tarzan-like” men who organized themselves into a hand called “The Bobcats.” Their sole aim was to defend the “Forty-niners” against unexpected dangers. It was really amazing to see how daring and courageous they were. Their fortitude was tested in many encounters and they proved to be “champion Bobcats.” Backing them and coop- erating in every way was a small group of women who became known as the “Bobkittens.” We owe much credit to them for their versatility in dealing with many of our problems. They too proved to be champions. On one occasion we became alarmed about food. We were afraid our supply would not hold out. It was really miraculous how our faithful “ladies of the cafeteria” managed somehow to keep us well-fed and happy. Oftimes we would sit around our “Assembly Fire” and be entertained by our Music Makers. Many times an agile group of the women folk called “cheerleaders” made life happy when they called us to a “Pep Rally.” A few of us almost perished when we crossed “Chemistry Desert”; we lost one of our wagons at “Book Report Lake,” and our band was almost wiped out by an avalance at “Geometry Mountain.” At “History Fort” we were exposed to an epidemic of “historical facts,” but none of us became so seriously affected as to be quarantined. At “Latin Ranch” we met “Translation” and “Declension,” two notorious bandits, who tried to rob us of our good dispositions. 31 — Follow The Caravan • 0 • Our most pleasant experiences came at “Prom Prairie” where we joined a lot of pretty lads and lassies in celebrating the coming of spring. At “Gymnasium Gulch” we spent many happy hours, too. The highest peak we were forced to climb was “Final Exams.” Some of us were not prepared for the long, hard pull; some were too full of frolic, and some were almost too weak from the long months of stress and strain to he able to make the top. However, the great horde of “Goal Seek- ers” who did reach the top found the descent easy. At “Senior Assembly” we stopped and looked back. The expedition was almost finished. We became restless, for we realized that our prairie schooners would soon bring us to “Graduation,” our long-sought goal. 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Chairsell Dr. James K. Morrow Dr. Thomas E. Painter DENTISTS Dr. C. R. Crews Dr. R. L. McConnell Dr. C. J. Crews Dr. L. R. Semones Dr. E. V. Crockett MEMBERS OF THE BAR Mr. John B. Spiers Mr. G. Garland Wilson Mr. John M. Goldsmith Mr. Ted Dalton Mr. W. S. Jordan Mr. Dale Myers GORDON DALTON COMPANY Distributors oj PLEE-ZING FOOD PRODUCTS Sold with Money-Back Guarantee Compliments oj SEAR’S Radford Opticians Order Office COMPLETE One Stop Shopping Center EYE GLASS SERVICE Dial 2453 R. M. Taylor Phone 4214 Radford Virginia Compliments of Alleghany Hotel TOWE’S AND Jewelry Store Newsstand N. W. Watch Inspectors Dial 3101 Complete Line oj Radford, Virginia CANDIES AND MAGAZINES CENTRAL CHEVROLET CORPORATION • CHEVROLET AND OLDSMOBILE SALES SERVICE RADFORD VIRGINIA MARTIN-ROBERTS MOTORS, INC. PACKARD — HUDSON Sales and Service Telephone 4200 Radford, Virginia Compliments of OTIS “Curly” HANKINS and DRIVERS OF VETERANS CABS, INC. 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Shumate Compliments of Furniture Company “ Reasonable Rates at Shumates” If ebb’s Phone 3975 Box 336 Radford, Virginia Super Market Central Market Compliments of FRESH MEATS and VEGETABLES Bill Millers Phone 2206 Service Station Complivients of Compliments of WILLIAMS GARKING Barber and Beauty Shop Tailors and Cleaners CARSON DRUG STORE • The Most Popular Soda Fountain In Town DIAL 3963 RADFORD, VIRGINIA HOWE’S ESSO STATION ESSO EXTRA — ESSO MOTOR OIL — ESSO — ESSOLUBE Expert Lubrication Dial 2081 Radford, Virginia Compliments of Compliments of Alleghany THE DRESS SHOP Barber Shop Wilson’s Wallpaper Store Compliments of Complete Line of J. B. FISHER Wallpaper and Paint Dial 2527 Tyler Ave. WATCHES and JEWELRY Compliments RADFORD TRUCK TERMINAL of Radford Storage Warehouse Recreation Parlor John F. 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No wonder so many people say, “the telephone company is a good place to work.” The Chesapeake Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia Ellison’s Restaurant and Dining Room SERVING THE FINEST OF FOODS Compliments of Cassco Corporation Compliments of CRIGLER’S PETERS SHOES For All the Family Compliments of Hornsby s HOTEL COURT and Seafood Grill The OAK LEAF STAFF OF 1949 Wishes to Express Its Sincere Appreciation to Everyone Who Has Helped to Make This Edition Possible. Compliments oj PEOPLES BANK OF RADFORD Growing with Radford — Serving A Progressive Community RADFORD, VIRGINIA Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Virginia Shoe Shop DO AS THE ROMANS DID” Warren L. Giles. Prop. CALL FOR CAESAR — Custom Grade Shoe Service — Oldest Cleaner in Virginia “Let A Veteran Serve You” BETTER DRY CLEANING SERVICE FREE DELIVERY Radford, Virginia DIAL 3401 RADFORD, VA. The Radford Insurance Agency Compliments of Successor to J. S. 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