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

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• 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.

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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

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• • • 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 —