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

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• • • 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 —

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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 —

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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 —