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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1950 volume:

Radford Public Library Radford, Virginia 24141 Radford Public Library Radford, Virginia Presented by Mr. Fred Cox and Mr. Saul Simon Dedication Honors Faculty Staff Officers Classes A ctivities Athletics Features Published by THE STUDENT BODY Radford, Virginia restricted Radford Public Library Radtord, Virginia 24141 DEDICATION For five years he lias enlightened our pathways, and guided us to a better understanding of the problems of this complex world. In recognition of his intelligent guidance, keen insight, sympathetic understanding and untiring service, we proudly dedicate the 1919-50 edition of The Oak Leaf TO Mr. Woodrow W. Robinson THE SENIORS OF 1950 present AMONG OUR SOUVENIRS Editor Bennett Coir Pete Giesen „ wr .,i Business Managers Dan Williams i :7! ifiT HONORING the Bobkittens of 1949-50 and their coach. Miss Mickey Clement, whose indomitable spirit, zeal, energy, and superior sportsman- ship have made them Champions in every sense of the word. Reading from Left to Right — 1st Row: Dollie Wright, Lois Walters, Virginia McCraw, Frankie Howard, Betti Heuser. 2nd Row: Nellie Cochran, Neata Newby, Virginia Smith, Nell Belter, .Joy l i rice, Patty Counts, and Marylyn Belter. Bottom Left: Coach Mickey Clement. Bottom Right: Deryline DeHart. — 4 — HONORING Let to right: William S. Jordan, Jr., Richard Zimmerman, Charles Maness, William Cline. Center (standing) Forrest Scott, (kneeling) Arthur R. Giesen, Jr. Brawn and brains . . . practice and persistence . . . diligence and determination were all com- bined by the cast and crew of “Submerged” to make the play deserve a rating of “distinguished” in the District One-Act Play Festival at Radford on March 17, 1950, and a similar rating at the State Play Festival at the University of Virginia on April 1. Without cooperation and teamwork and without a spirited interest in dramatic interpretation this honor would have been impossible. It is with a deep feeling of pride that we honor . . . THE CAST OF “SUBMERGED” Arthur R. Giesen. Jr Brice Forrest Scott Dunn William Cline Jorgson William S. Jordan, Jr Skate Charles M aness Me A nil rews Richard Zimmerman Nabb THE STAGE MANAGERS Miss Juanita Phillips Adviser Mrs. Lawrence Luzenski Artist James Hutton Billy Rodgers Bill Woodward and The Director Mrs. Rtbye AT Wade — 5 — Sparks of Genius Faculty Mr. F. E. DeHavex Superintendent Mr. W. W. Robinson Principal Mr. W. B. Hatcher Assistant Principal M iss Lorena Brown Secretary Miss Mickey Clement Physical Education Miss Lillian Co.mey Religious Education M rs. Pauline Corn Business Education Miss Ruby Dobyns Mathematics Miss Allene Elkins History, Spanish Mrs. H. C. Graybeal English, Latin Mrs. Nell Hatcher History, Social Science Mr. H. H. Hobgood Mathematics Driver Training, Coach Miss Roberta Ingles English — 6 — . Among Our Souvenirs Faculty Miss Mae Jennings Science, Chemistry, Biology Miss Beth Jordan Home Economics Miss Juanita Phillips Librarian M iss Ethel Roberts Geography, Algebra, History Mr. F. W. McCoy Physical Education, Coach Mrs. Maude Miller English Mrs. Frank Morgan General Business, Social Studies Miss Farah Rust Home Economics Mrs. Evelyn Veselik Science Mrs. Rubye Wade English, Dramatics Mr. Frank Morgan Science, Physics Not Pictured: Mr. Lawrence Mrs. Daphne Wall Algebra, General Mathematics Luzenski, Industrial Arts Miss Phyllis Hall, Secretary i — Things Worthwhile 1st Row, Left to Right: Dan Williams, Pete Giesen, Betti) Heuser. 2nd Row: Elizabeth DeHaven, Joanne Benson, Marijane Taylor , Charles M oncure , Jimmy Roberson. 3rd Row: Betty Ann Sowder, Toni Smith, Randy Roberson, Jimmy Jo Martin, M. F. Ilale, Frost Scott, Standing: Bennett Cole, Ann King. Not Pictured: Patty Counts, Frankie Howard, Otis Wilson, Janet Tipton, Ralph Wright, Bill Cline, Mrs. Rubye Jl ade, Adviser, Miss Ruby Dobyns, Financial Adviser. The Oak Leaf Staff Here is the staff that Ins struggled, blundered, and stumbled through a maze of contracts, cuts, hills, and copy finally to emerge with che completed volume. Now that it is a reality, in reminiscence, we can say, “What fun it has been!’’ and feel that it has been well worth the worry, the time, and the cost. Although it is not a perfect piece of work, we hope that the love and thought that we have put into it will overbalance its faults and failings and that this edition, “Among Our Souvenirs”, will bring hack vividly the scenes that we can never relive and the friends whom we intend never to forget. 8 — Among Our Souvenirs Memories of Golden Days FALL — 1945 Dear Diary: Today we felt small and very insignificant as we mounted the steps of Radford High School to begin the first of our five years in this vague, newworld. Football games! Dances! Parties! Our first thrills of holding hands! Aren’t memories wonderful? WINTER ’45-’46 Dear Diary: What a beautiful sensation we had from giving to others through White Christmas! We can still hear the dreamy music of our first New Year’s Dance . . . Heartbreaks were numerous but soon forgotten . . . and winter melted into spring. SPRING ’46 Dear Diary: All of our attention was turned toward Blacksburg as we braved the crowds to cheer the Bob- cats to a glorious district title. Then everything came with a rush . . . our own eighth grade party, our first spring formal . . . our idols, the seniors, flitting about getting ready for the senior play and the junior-senior prom . . . scurrying up and down the halls between classes and signing annuals. Together we, the class of ’50, grew from eighth gradei ' s to ambitious freshmen. FALL — 1946 Dear Diary: Our voices resounded once again through the halls of R.H.S., and on the gridiron cheers rang on high as our loyal sons marched onward to victory. Everything was perfect except for that cold, windy night and Fleming. . . . Oh-h! WINTER ’46-’47 Dear Diary: After the excitement of our holidays was over we came back to school worldly wise until we met our newest fate . . . exams!!! The Bobcats and ’Kittens in their new black and white uniforms were champions in every sense of the word. SPRING ’47 Dear Diary: With longings and dreams of our future proms we performed with black faces for the Junior- Senior Prom of ’47. Although we told our secrets to our own classmates and picked nicknames for them, our heroes and idols were the seniors in whose footsteps we tried to follow, not realizing that we were build- ing footsteps of our own. FALL — 1947 Dear Diary: The going was tough, but through our trials and tribulations and occasional scoldings from our leaders we became full-fledged sophomores. Hallowe’en lightened the sadness of our defeat on homecoming . . . and so, with the disappearance of the leaves and falling of snow, winter was here. — 9 — WINTER ’47-’48 Dear Diary: New souvenirs were added to our treasure chest of memories as we began taking our places among the leaders of the school. Starting extra-curricular activities and feelirg our first real importance, we found our minds whirling. SPRING ’48 Dear Diary: The spring was beset with flurries — the honors of our debate team, going on trips, making many new friends, and planning for the spring formal. Final exams were a challenge which we met with confidence and were able to overcome. . . . they became memories as we advanced into our junior year. FALL — 1948 Dear Diary: There were so many things to keep us smiling . . . Sadie Hawkins’ Day Race and Dance . . . the twenty-four wonderful seniors hurrying about . . . selling hot dogs, peanuts, popcorn, and candy at games, sponsoring movies and bake sales ... all to raise money for the Junior-Senior Prom. How the time flies when there are so many things to be done!! We have packed away the memories of football games and dances and turned to our winter sport — basketball! WINTER ’48-’49 Dear Diary: With dreams in our eyes and joy in our hearts we danced under the beautiful decorations of the Sweetheart Hop. These memories lingered with us as we stood by our ’Cats and ’Kittens every Tuesday and Friday night — With cars breaking down on the way and cars crowded to capacity coming back — we cheered them on to both district titles. Then it happened . . . three days of unrelenting sus- pense. . . . With beaming faces we congratulated our Bobcats — The STATE CHAMPS — the first in the history of R.H.S. SPRING ’49 Dear Diary: Conventions, literary events, fishing trips, and plans for the Junior-Senior Prom started the spring off in a big way. . . . Memories were sweet to us as we let our minds drift back through this happy year. The Junior-Senior Prom, our first Prom, was out of this world. With misty smiles we wove memories with silver threads on that magical night. We will always remember the beautiful dresses, our handsome boys, lovely flowers, and the dreamy music as we danced with the realization that next year would be our last. FALL — 1949 Dear Diary: This fall started in much the same way as the past four did . . . football games, trips, loafiing at the drug stores, and attending classes (whenever we were unable to think of an excuse for staying out). They were the same old things, but we looked at them a bit differently as we slipped on our class rings and realized this was our last year at R.H.S. Our Bobcats fought hard for the glory of the student body as our six senior girls clad in black and white led us in cheers. Then came the home- coming toward which we worked so diligently. Rain . . . Rain . . . Rain . . . Our homecoming parade was ruined, but the sweet strains of music and the crowning of King and Queen, the Prince and Princess, and the Duke and Duchess still linger in our memories. The Varsity Club steak fry and the Sadie Hawkins’ Day Race and Dance added to our collection of Fall memories. WINTER ’49-’50 Dear Diary: The White Christmas brought school to a close for ’49. . . . Holidays!! The Christmas dance — our New Year’s parties — the return of old graduates — then back to school and over the hump of term and college entrance exams. We now turned our full attention to basketball. The All-State Band West, the D.O. Banquet, and the last minute rush to beat the annual deadline are all treasures placed among our souvenirs. SPRING ’50 Dear Diary: The hours have passed like minutes and the days have slipped by as hours do. The Prom has come and gone with only the memories of floating music, a pressed corsage, a moonlit night, and misty eyes left with us. . . . Our annual, calling cards, caps and gowns, invitations. Baccalaureate, and commencement speeches have become memories. Suddenly what we had planned for. had dreamed of, and dreaded most was here — Graduation. Then it was over . . . five years filled with excitement — football, basketball, drug stores, our dances, the thrills of going steady — and memories, our best friend’s laughing face, a little learn- ing, plaid shirts, a dreamy record or a favorite song, a teacher’s advice, identification bracelets, crumpled notes, and a tear lost as we slipped into a cap and gown. Each little day, each little memory will live with us in our hearts wherever we go . . . maybe forever. “A melody haunts my reverie, and I’m alone with you. When our love was new and each kiss an inspiration” But that was long ago and now my consolation is in the stardust of a song. . . . — 10 — . . . Among Our Souvenirs Senior Class Officers Reading left to right: Forrest Scc.t, President; Joan Simpkins, Secretary; President. Not Pictured: Tommy Howell, Treasurer. Robert Pannell, Vice- THE GOOD CITIZENS OF RADFORD HIGH SCHOOL Reading left to right: Frankie Holt, Girls’ State Representative; Virginia McCravv. Girls’ Represen- tative; Janet Tipton, Girls’ State Represent tive; Doris Spangler, Recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award; Betty Heuser. Girls’ State Representa- tion. and Westinghouse Science Talent Search Contest; Forrest Scott, Westinghouse Science Talent Search Contest; Pete Giesen, Westinghouse Science Talent Search Contest; Bill C’line, Bennett Cole, Westinghouse Talent Search Contest; all were Representatives to Boys’ State. 11 — Desirable Dreams Seniors Ruth Evelyxe Alderman “Ruth To find another like Ruth would be rare; She has beautiful eyes and lovely dark hair. Patricia Arthur Beasley “Pat” With friendly thoughts and eyes expressive. Pat’s personality is most impressive. Juanita Claudette Boles “Juanita Not only will Juanita Boles befriend you. But her lovely voice will also send you. Patty Jo Bowling “Patty Jo Although she rarely makes a sound, We’re always glad that she’s around. Betty Lou Brooks “Betty Lou” Betty Lou’s initiative is most unusual; Ask for a favor, there won’t be refusal. Betty Ann Brown “Betty” A steadfast friend is Betty Brown; She’ll be the last to let you down. Janet Ruth Clear “Janet As merry as the day is long. Janet ' s life is one sweet song. John William Cline “Bill” We think that Bill is a rare combination Of courtesy, friendliness, and determination. 12 — . Among Our Souvenirs Seniors Bennett Ogburn Cole “Bennett” He’s a perfect gentleman, without a doubt; Of course it’s Bennett we’re talking about. Cecil Eugene Collins “Cecil” Whenever you have a job to do, Cecil is there and ready too. Virginia Deryline DeHart “Beryl” You won’t find a better sport than our Deryline; She’s a real asset to the basketball team. Shirley Joan DeHart “Shirley” At conversation she’s a whiz. But she’s always ready for a quiz. Earnest Eugene Dixon “Gene” Asked why lie’s lazy; Gene quickly explains, He simply doesn’t want to wear out his brains. Arthur Rossa Giesen. Jr. “Pete” V ith aims, aspirations, and ideals high, He won’t say, “I can’t,” but always, “I’ll try.” Leonard Lee Graham “Squeak” We hardly know when he’s around. Yet lie’s a wonderful artist, we have found. Betty Jane Harris “B. J.” With lessons and love affairs B. J. is busy; Many activities keep her in a tizzy. — 13 — Desirable Dreams Seniors Mava Geraldine Harris berry Gerry’s disposition is bright and cheery. A ray of sunshine when things are dreary. Ronald St. Clair Hendrix “Ronnie” An all-round guy and a real sports fan. Ronnie’s a big blonde superman. Elizabeth McGayock Hei ser “Horsey” If there’s anything exciting and novel to try. Just rest assured she won’t pass it by. Frankie Irene Holt “Little Holt” According to our methods of inspection. We think that Frankie’s near perfection. Patsy Ann Horne “Pats’ ” Patsy is sincere, impartial, and fair When vou need assistance she’s always there. Dorothy Mae Hornsby “Dottie” Smart, attractive, with a pleasing way She’s ’speeiallv nice — the same every day. Frankie Ella Howard “Frankie” She’s jolly and clever and full of mirth. And a real asset to this old earth. Jane Elizabeth Howard “Jane” She’s friendly, lovable, and very care-free. To happiness in life Jane holds the key. — 14 — . Among Our Souvenirs Seniors Peggie Joan Howell “Peggie” A carload of wit — a dash of reserve, Are assets that you should try to preserve. George Thomas Howell, Jr. “Tommy” Quiet and unassuming describes him to a T ; Yet you’d be surprised how noisy he can be. James Cunningham Hutton. Jr. “ Decide ye” “Deadeve” will lend a helping hand. His attitude is superbly grand. Johnny Guy Jones “Johnny” Good looking, lively, sharp and alluring; Cultivate his friendship; it’s truly enduring. William Southall Jordan. Jr. “Jerk” “Jerk” ’s good looking, in fact, quite handsome, With a personality worth a ransom. Mary Elizabeth Keister “Kees” She’s so courteous and gracious and naive That she will go far, we do believe. M ary Jo Kinder “Jo” Mary Jo is generous, courteous and kind. Gracious in manner and far-sighted in mind. Mabel Christine Long “Mabel” Mabel seems always so happy and gay ; She leaves cares and worries for another day. — 15 — Desirable Dreams Seniors Charles William Maness “Red” In our estimation lie rates higher and higher: We know that “Red” is a real live wire. Elizabeth Mae Mannon “Red” Is she attractive? Yes indeed! We know she’s slated to succeed. Marvin Lynwood Martin “Marvin” He never refuses a chance to serve; A good break in life he will surely deserve. Thomas Tabb Mayo IV “Tom” Determination and the will to suceed Will make Tom famous — just take heed. Virginia Lee McCraw “Jenny” Our football queen of forty-nine Is sweet, intelligent, neat and kind. Robert Lafayette Pannell “Lefty” A better sport you’ll never find; An active body and an active mind. Rodney Palmer Price “Big Rod” Rodney, our Romeo, is right on the beam; He’s just what we girls call a dream. Thomas Jefferson Raykes “Tommy” Because he treats you like a pal. He’s liked by every guy and gal. — 16 — . Among Our Souvenirs Seniors Randolph Mason Roberson “Randy” A leader, a humorist, a friend, a lover; Success around him is sure to hover. Billy Ray Rodgers “Bill” Whate’er he says is well expressed; It’s with hoys like Bill this world is blessed. Evelyn Myrtle Roop “Evelyn” Evelyn is known for her lovely smiles. Her genteel manner, and her pretty hair styles. Reginald Hamilton Roop “Teat” A good looking boy who’s really keen ; A glimpse of his smile will tell what I mean. M ary Ellen Ross “Ma ry” She never frets and never gets cross; She’s mellow and smooth — yes, Mary Ross. Rufus Forrest Scott “Frosty” He’s friendly, dependable, polite and bold; God made Frosty and threw away the mold. Iva Dale Shumate “Iva” She can sing, and she is full of jive; I tell you. folks. Iva’s really alive. Jo Anne Simpkins “Pee Dab” Pee Dab” ’s a wee thing we adore; And she rates A-l on our score. — 17 — Desi.ra.ble Dreams Seniors James Russell Smith “Floogie” And Smith, a mighty man is iie ! He’s everything we want him to be. Virginia Garnett Smith Lie liny Gennv is winsome and very worth-while; Her clothes and manners are always in style. Bettv Ann Sowder “Betti Ann” She wraps herself around your heart; For her unusual kindness sets her apart. Doris Marie Spangler “Doris” Diligent, competent, steadfast and demure. Girls like Doris are getting fewer and fewer. Mary Sue Stafford “Sue” Sue’s always vivacious and very much elated; M ay her enthusiasm never be deflated. Jan Adair Stocke “Adair” We grant, although he has much wit. He’s very shy in using it. Edward William Sutphin “Sut” Sut’s never rushed and never hurried, But always keeps his teachers worried. Frank I.ee Talbert “Frank” If silence is golden then Frank is blessed; He says the essential and leaves out the rest. — 18 — Barbara Jeaxette Tiptox “Barbara” And her behavior, we think, is royal. To friends and teachers she’s ever loyal Jaxet Allexe Tiptox “Janet” A cute majorette with plenty of pep — When she’s around, boys, watch your step. Loretta Juxe Vaughax “June” She’s dainty, obliging, and extremely coy, She never does tilings that will annoy. Lois Webster Walters “Lois” H er basketball prowess shows agility; While her ingenuity shows ability. Among Our Souvenirs Thelma Grace Walters “Thelma” A warm-hearted friend with plenty of zest; We think Thelma Grace is one of the best. Barbara Jeax Weeks “Barbara” That she is pretty you will agree, And we love her too. for she’s kind, you see. Axxa Jeax Wiley “Anna” Anna Jean is quiet, reserved, and sweet; A big hearted girl with a figure petite. Daxiel Earl Williams, Jr. “Dan” He’s full of enthusiasm, vigor and vim; We don’t think you’ll find another like him. Seniors — 19 — Desirable Dreams Seniors Nina Elaine Woods “Nina” N ina’s grades show she’s a student. And all her friends know that she’s prudent. Dollie Lucille Wright “Big Doll” There is always a joke, rarely a jeer — Never a dull moment when “Big Doll” is near. Ralph Edison Wright “Ralf Rite” lie’s happy-go-lucky and full of fun; His unique humor puts blues on the run. Clifton Loran Young “Snoolcie” He’s obliging of nature, and friendly of mien — One of the nicest boys you have ever seen. Curtis Fieldon Young “Curtis” Mischievous and always ready to tease — He’s as happy and carefree as a breeze. Frances Elizabeth Branscom “Rabbit” Frances has attracted much attention; H er genial way is truly worth mention. Not Pictured: William Frederick Battle “Bill” Some people think lie’s just a clown; He’s the life of the party when lie’s around. Mary Sue Haislip “Mary Sue” Mary Sue is really never satisfied To give up the task until she’s tried. — 20 — . . . Among Our Souvenirs This Time Tomorrow A PROPHECY Whew ! What a day! The helicopter wouldn’t start, and I had to take the family rocket. To top this, I had to get the rocket washed, so I drove it under a rain cloud, but, of course, Emmitt Whitt had used all the water before I got there. As I pulled to the left. Mayor Pete Giesen whizzed by in his jet propelled, whirlaway rocket and nearly hit “Floogie” Smith who was standing on Pil- lows Avenue. Late for work again! “Big Rod”, the big wheel of the huge modeling agency, will surely have me fired. “Lefty” Pannell, the manager, has already called me into his office three times this week. As I rode down the esca lator, I met the head models, Barbara Weeks, Mary Jo Kinder, and Janet Tipton, who had just been offered a screen test by director Dan Williams of Dixon and Cole Movie Studios. Some of their leading male stars are Bill Jordan, taking Montgomery Clift’s place, Ralph Wright, an up and coming young star who is the idol of millions already, and Forrest Scott who has put Van Johnson in the background since Van st.arted using Charles Maness’s Freckle Cream. The secretary, Doris Spangler, told me that the boss was out; therefore I missed getting fired by the skin of my teeth. On the way home I stopped by Talbert’s Ice Cream Parlor (the former Clover Creamery) and saw Betty Jane Harris, Peggie Howell, and Mary Keister having a super duper ice cream special. As I was eating, I noticed a billboard reading: Tom Mayo, chess champion of the •world, uses Horne’s chess figures. Finally home! Guess I’ll see what’s on television tonight. Oh! There’s “Randy” Roberson’s full hour show with the Harmony Sisters, Juanita Boles, Frankie Howard. Mabel Long and Joanne Simpkins, singing “Rubber Dolly.” I didn’t know they w’ere sponsored by Hornsby’s Re- ducing Pills. Guess I’ll see what else is on. . . . All! There’s Professor Clifton Young’s lecturing team composed of Mary Sue Stafford Nina Woods, Mary Ross, and Barbara Tipton. I see the next program is “Who Shot Lottie ?”, which features that famous detective, Tommy Ravkes, with a supporting cast of Frankie Holt as Gun Moll Mollie, Geraldine Harris as Mrs. Lottie Loftus, Cecil Collins as Gun Holster Pete, and Reginald Iioop as Meek Paul McGrugger. As I turn the dial I get that hilarious quiz program, “Take It If You Can Carry It,” with Jimmy Hutton as the quiz master and guest stars Dollie Wright, the great scientist, and Shirley DeHart, the nationally known love-lorn adviser. Their orchestra is led by Patty Jo Bowling with Betty Lou Brooks and Bill Battle as soloists. The orchestra’s outstanding members are Betty Brown, Bill Sutphin, and Jan Stocke. Since I can’t decide which program I prefer, I guess I’ll just read Janet Clear’s most recent book, “How to Catch Your Man.” Ho hum . . . time for bed. but how can I sleep when my wife is giving me all the latest gossip? I hear that Betty Ann Sowder is now the president of the Sowder Art University. Mary Sue Haislip is now a psychiatrist and Bill Rodgers has a training gym where he builds weaklings to men. Leonard Graham is still his best customer. I hear that Lois Walters’ new home is a dream and that Ruth Alderman and her third husband are getting along fine. Iva Shumate and Thelma Walters and Virginia McCraw have gone to Walton where the men are men and the women are glad of it. Virginia Smith is a missionary to Africa and Anna Jean Wiley is Secretary to Superintendent Tommy Howell at Vicker High School. Frankie Holt will be in Washington when Congress convenes. . . . She is a lobbyist for Cook and Sons Laundry Syndicate. Deryline DeHart coaches basketball at Radford High School. . . . Her team wmn the Na- tional Championship this season. Johnny Jones has just completed a modern Tourist Tavern at Virginia Beach. He built special cabins to accommodate the seniors of R. H. S. Betty Heuser has married the mayor of Dublin. They have a hamster farm and she is doing (Continued on Page 23) — 21 — Favorite Snaps . which one is W ' H CH ? HEW SPUING- CREATIONS % • 22 — Among Our Souvenirs PROPHECY (Continued) research for Bill Cline, the scientist, who is writing a chemistry hook. I guess, or rather hope, my wife has finally run down; so off goes the light as my eyes close in a deep, deep, sleep, dreaming of my happy and frivolous days at R.H.S. when M rs. Wade was trying to make us see how a good education would help us in our fantastic futures. ■ — 23 — - Accumulated Assets Sharing Our Souvenirs VV e, the Senior Class of 19.50, being of sound mind and body, and realizing that among us lie many valuable traits and assets which could prove highly useful to those we leave behind, do hereby declare this our last will and testament. I n the following manner do we bequeath our cher- ished possessions: Bill Rodgers leaves his big feet to anyone strong enough to carry them around. Lefty Pannell leaves his athletic ability to Jimmy Burnett. Ronnie Hendrix leaves his ability to make eyes at the girls to Dickie Heldreth. Evelyn Roop leaves her many hair do’s to Jigger Benson. Geraldine Harris leaves her love for the Tech guy s to any girl not lucky enough to catch a male at R.H.S. Patty Jo Bowling leaves her musical ability to Sonny Sutphin. Joanne Simpkins leaves part of her grand peronality to Betty Jo Stafford. Emmitt Whitt leaves his parking place to anyone lucky enough to own a car. Shirley DeHart leaves her ability to keep score at the girls’ basketball games to June Fortune. Betty Heuser leaves her ability to have “crushes” to Bettv Jo Weiss. Iva Shumate leaves her dancing ability to Alice McCoy. Virginia McCraw leaves Darrell, but warns you to stav awav from him. Betty Brown leaves her quietness to Marian Burnett. Frances Branscom leaves her ability to make friends to Mary Ann Fortune. Tommy Howell leaves his bashfulness to Harry Williams. Betty Ann Sowder bequeaths anything but her ambition to Pat Bryant. Bill Jordan leaves his known title. “The Flirt” to Ted Viars. Janet Tipton is taking “Randy” with her. but she is leaving her ability to love everyone to Mary- lyn Pelter. Anna Jean Wiley leaves her shortness to Joyce Newcomb. Pete Giesen leaves his ability to eat enormous amounts to Connie Browning. Barbara Weeks leaves her ability as a chatterbox to Barbara Clarke. Tom Mayo leaves his studious attitude to Bill Jennelle. Janet Clear leaves her mischievous ways to Janet Munier (if she can use any more). Deryline DeHart leaves her love for basketball to Esther Brooks. Frankie Holt leaves her position as president of the student body to anyone that can handle it. Rodney Price leaves his ability to go places and see things without other people knowing it to Jimmy Jo Martin. Peggie Howell leaves her sophisticated ways to Patty Counts. Forrest Scott leaves his ability to get in dutch with the girls to Jackie Holt. Patsy Horne leaves her neatness to Ann King (as if she needed it). James Floogie” Smith leaves his teasing ability to Bobby Bowles. Mary Jo Kinder leaves her charming ways to the eighth graders of next year. Mabel Long leaves her ability to have collisions to Carol Sutphin. Frankie Howard leaves her nickname, “knockah”, to Nell Pelter. Jane Howard leaves her ability to “go steady” to Joy Price. Charles Maness leaves his sense of humor to “Beak” Eaton. Mary Sue Haislip leave s her ability to make good grades to Richard Baker. Dollie Wright leaves her basketball position to anyone lucky enough to get it. Doris Spangler leaves her smalluess to Nancy Galway. Lois W alters leaves her ability to keep house and go to school too to Jovce Browning. Mary Sue Stafford leaves her ability to learn bookkeeping to Isabel Campbell. Ruth Alderman leaves her place in D.O. class to Josephine Stewart. Randolph Roberson leaves his presidency of the Student Patrol with reluctance. Ralph Wright leaves his ability to keep a straight face after hearing a funny joke to Sam Barnard. Jan Stocke and Reginald Roop leave their ability to flirt with the student teachers to C. W. Mot- tesheard and Junior Otterman. — 24 — • Among Our Souvenirs Bennett Cole leaves his ability to break the girls’ hearts t o Ernest Alderman. Cecil Collins leaves his ability to argue with girls to John Rutherford. Juanita Boles leaves her ability to harmonize to Margaret Strader. Betty Lou Brooks leaves her alto voice to Nellie Cochran. Bill Cline leaves his “Atlas Physique” to James Kesling. Gene Dixon leaves a friendship like his and Bennett’s to Darrell Wilson and Corky Duncan. Betty Jane Harris leaves her ability to make eyes at the boys to Barbara Franklin. Dot Hornsby leaves her cute ways to Geneva Hobbs. Mary Keister leaves her ability to keep friends to Nancy Alderman. Thelma Walters leaves all the trouble she has with her hair to Darlene Hollandsworth. Nina Woods leaves a few extra pencils lying around for anyone who has as much trouble keeping one as she did. Elizabeth Mannon takes her beautiful red hair with her (of course), but plenty of us wish we had it. Roy Mannon leaves his place at the Clover Creamery to “Rollo.” Virginia Smith leaves her love for school to anyone who will claim it. Barbara Tipton leaves her ability of being liked by all ber teachers to Donald Dobbins. Mary Ross leaves her old worn out tennis shoes to all the girls that will forget theirs next year. Bill Battle just leaves. Pat Beasley leaves her ability to “nab a husband” to Jobnsey Arthur. Leonard Graham leaves his taciturn manner to Dicky Zimmerman. Jimmy Hutton leaves his “taxi service” to C. W. Mottesheard. Tommy Raykes leaves his ability to “teach the teacher” to no one — the}’ can’t stand it. Dan Williams leaves his ability to get his own way to Johnny Cormell. Bill Sutphin leaves his ability to tell fascinating stories to Charles Brothers. Clifton oung leaves his love for girls to Larry Hammack. Curtis Young leaves his curly hair to Tom Smith. Frank Talbert leaves his ability to stay out of trouble to Johnny Rebel. June aughn leaves her job at t lie Cozy Drive-In to Mary Alice Saul. Marvin Martin leaves his many friends to Bobbv Perrow. Johnny Jones leaves his place in a class with all girls to Shirley Nelson. lo the Junior ( lass we bequeath our beloved place s and sophistication acquired through the years. To Miss Jennings we leave all the remnants left in the laboratory. To Mrs. Graybeal we leave a perfect Latin class. To Mr. Dobyns we leave a quieter group in Glee Club and a new drum major. To Mrs. Corn we leave what is left of the typewriters after we finally learned to master the keys. To Mrs. Pannell we leave a neater group of students. To Coach McCoy we leave a hat like Coach Hobgood has. To Coach Happy Hobgood we leave a well trained Junior Varsity, hoping that he will win an- other State Championship. To Mrs. Hatcher we leave Mr. Hatcher. To Mr. Hatcher we leave a striving D.O. class. To Mrs. Made we leave a peace of mind and a little quietness, and we also leave our thanks for pushing us on through our senior year, and bearing with us through our pitfalls and glories. To Miss C lement we leave our admiration and thanks for making us a stronger, healthier group of students. (Maybe we 11 be able to make it down the aisle now.) To Miss Dobyns we leave our empty desks for a better class and our deepest thanks for her guid- ance. To Miss Phillips we leave what is left of the library and many thanks for the help she has given us for five years. To the entire faculty we wish to express our appreciation for their trouble and toil in getting us started on our ladders of success. We solemnly swear the above articles to constitute our last will and testament. The Senior Class of 1950 - — 25 — - Fond. Friends Eleventh Grade Reading from left to right: 1st Row 2nd Row Ernest Alderman Dennis Brooks Evelyn Amos Connie Browning N ancy Alderman Isabel Campbell Joyce Baker Barbara Clarke Richard Baker Betsy Clem Joanne Benson Johnny Cormell Jack Bird Patty Counts Joanna Bradfield Joyce Crawford 3rd Row 4th Row Bill Deck David Johnson Betty Dobbins Bill Jennelle Donald Dobbins Lois Jones Corky Dunca n James Kesling Jimmy Eaton Ann King Dot Henderson Mickey Landrum Doris Hill Joan Lewis Merita Hoover Roy Mannon — 26 — . . . Among Our Souvenirs Eleventh Grade Reading from left to right : 1st Row 2nd Row Jimmy Jo Martin Imogene McGinnis Sebert Moran C. W. Mottesheard Janet Munier Joyce Newcomb Marylyn Pelter Nell Pelter Bobby Perrow Uayid Phillips Nancy Phillips Joy Price Jimmy Roberson John Rutherford Dwight Shorter Bill Smith 3rd Row 1th Row Mildred Smith Tom Smith Josephine Stewart Barbara Sumner Carol Sutphin Sonny Sutphin Marijane Taylor Mary Ward Tilley Howard Turpin Betty Jean Umberger Betty Jean Vallastro Haryey Vaughn Darrell Wilson Donald Wilson Dicky Zimmerman Xot Pictured : Kincer Otterman, Emmitt Whitt — 27 — Fond Friends Tenth Grade Reading from left to right: 1st Row 2rd Row 3rd Row Ethylene Alderman Lucille Allen Melvin Anderson Geneva Raker Elaine Baldwin Sam Barnard Bobby Brown Marian Burnett Glenna Carrier Mary Jane Cochran Xeita Cochran Nellie Cochran Elizabeth DeHaven Patricia Deppe Jean Duncan June Fortune Frances George Anna Gibson David Godbey Barbara Graham Evelyn Gravely 1th Row M. F. Hale, Jr. Billy Henderson Geneva Hobbs Darlene Hollands worth Phyllis Hollins Frances Hutton Richard Jewell 5th Row Fred Jones Eunice Kirtner Mary Ann Lawrence Helen Leighton Shirley Leighton Helen Lucas Katherine M ANTZ - 28 — Tenth Grade Reading from left to right: 1st Row 2nd Row Alice McCoy Neata Newby Bobby McGhee Garfield Ramsey Judith McKellar Raymond Ramsey Don Moore Eddie Ratcliffe Dorothy Morris Ann Remsen Charles Moncure Marguerite Rice Shirley Nelson Max Rupe 3rd Row 4th Row 5th Row Bobby Smith Frances Trail Betty Jo Weiss Carter Smith Ted Viars Harry Williams Betty Jo Stafford Joan Walker Peggy Williams Norma Jean Taylor Johnnie Walker Billy Woodward Betty Thomas Geneva Way James Thompson Bobby Thornton Not Pictured: Harold Hollins, Dicky Heldreth, Fugate Hurst, Donald Landrum, Alta Hilliard. Betty Hill, Darlene Johnston, Raymond Boone, Melvin Dobbins, Larry Hammack, Johnsey Arthur, Retha Blue, Ophelia Bugg, Nancy Galway, Jack Smith, Jimmie Shumate, Jessie Shaef- fer, Peter Stoeke, James Stone, Frank Sutherland, Otis Wilson, Josephine Slusher, Mary Alice Saul. — 2S— Fond Friends Ninth Grade Reading from left to right: 1st Row Roger Altizer Wally Andrews Johnny Atkinson Elizabeth Austin Peggy ' Austin Frances Baker Frankie Baker Cynthia Baldwin Lola Mae Bess 2nd Row Jane Bibb Doris Bocock Dorothy - Bond Carlyle Bowers Bobby - Boyvles Esther Brooks Kenneth Brooks Joy ' ce Browning Pat Bryant 3rd Royv Jimmy Burnett Sonny Carns Dorothy ' Chambers Peggy- Chambers Edward Collier Gary ' Corder Violet Dalton Peggy ' DeHart Nancy Deppe 4th Royv Thomas Doy ' le Kenneth Estes Louise Estes Elizabeth Farmer Audrey ' Faulkner Mary Ann Fortune Barbara Franklin Jake Galloway- Bobby ' Graham 5th Row Betty Jean Grayson Helen Harless Johnny ' Harman Tommy Hassell Snapper Hartyvell Lois Hedge Jackie Holt Patsy ' Hoyvell Sonny Hoyvell Not Pictured: Thomas Burnett, Rufus DeHart, Andrew Farmer, Patsy Clear, Colleen Cord, Mar- shall Hall, Jerry Hedge, Giles LeYvis HooY ' er, Sam Hurst, Betty Lou Harrison, Doris Hines, Lois Hale, Mary Hale. — 30 — . . Among Our Souvenirs Ninth Grade Reading from left to right: 1st Row Carl Jones Janet Jones Ann Keister Dickie Kesling Wilma King Carolyn Lawrence Wilbur Leighton Mary Mannon Jim McCraw 2nd Row Don Midriff Janet Moore Jean Moore Jayne Morgan Donald Mottesheard Sherman Nelson Donald Phillips Jean Powell James Ratcliffe . ' jrd Row Joyce Ridpath Dean Roop Donald Roop Jeanette Roop Ronnie Rupe Frank Russell Dickie Shumate Ann Smith Pat Smith 1th Row Nancy Smith Bobby Spangler Dickie Stamatas Margaret Strader Ambrose Stump Joe Stump John Stump Tommy Stump Charlie Sutphin 5th Row Frances Sutphin Marian Sutphin Rush Sutphin Jack Talbert Claudine Thornton Betty Walker Jean Whitt Guy Wirt James Wirt Bruce Wood Xot Pictured: Darden Roy Mills. Curtis Mannon Betty Miller. Johnny Rebel. Jack Steele. Frankie Wilson, Joe Wood. Mary Alice Tayor. — 31 — Fond Friends Eighth Grade Reading from left to right: 1st Row Rebecca Alderman Velma Anderson Billy Andrews Everett Andrews Peggy Arthur Juanita Baker John Barnard Josephine Bennett Dolores Bishop 2nd Row Ruth Bondurant Charles Brothers Bobby Buckland Joanne Burrow Nancy Jo Camper Joan Chambers Lois Cheatam Leon Cochran Mildred Costigan 3rd Row Judy Cure Howard Dean Doris DeHart Bessie DeLung James DeLung Edward Dobbins Ralph Dobbins Anna Belle Farmer Margaret Farmer 4th Row Julia Furlong Nancy Galloway Barbara Gibson Gerry Gibson Gene Grayson Shirley Gwinn Lois Hall Denny Hammack Janice Hanks 5th Row Mack Harvey Paul Hendrix Jean Hensley Patty Hoover Phillip Hughes Bobby Jordan Shirley Kirby Betty Kirtner Edmond Kirtner Mickey Leach — 32 — Eighth Reading from left to right: 1st Row Ernestine Leighton Mickey Lemmon Lula Long Eugene Loving Ruby Mannon Sylvia Meador Elizabeth Miller Pete Moore Douglas Morris 3rd Row Robert Ratcliffe Vivian Roles Treva Ross Bill Saunders Shebie Shauffer Marie Showalter Richard Smith Floyd Spencer Martha Sullivan Among Our Souvenirs Grade 2nd Row Maggie Myers Charlotte Newby Lanny Newcomb Star Perkins Ferdy Perrow Doris Poff Byron Poole Mary Rash Don Ratcliffe 4th Row Shirley Swimm Sandra Thomas Gerry Thornton Virginia Thornton Donna Townsend Sammy Turner Thomas Turner Wesley Umberger Juanita Warf 5th Row Phoebe Way Betsy Weaver Norma Jean Webb Evelyn Wells Shirley Whitt G. W. Williams Peggy Williams Ted Wood Dawn Young Louise Zimmerman Xot Pictured: Tommy Cook, Bobby Smith, Lois Jean Pugh, Harvey Barlow, Donald Chambers, James Thomas Ratcliffe, June Lohey Cox, Barbara Covey, Shirley Gwinn, Shelby Jean Shat- ton, Ronald Harrison, Gray Hines, Franklin Jones, Carl Ratciffe, Emmet Ratcliffe, Bernie Young, Janice Hoover, Lottie Lee Saul. — 33 — Things That Endure Reading left to right: 1st row: Bobby Jordan, Jackie Holt. Wally Andrews, Ann King, Frankie Holt, Charles Moncure, Ted Viars, Tommy Smith, Frosty Scott. 2nd row: Juanita Baker, Virginia McCraw, Mary Sue Haislip. Barbara Weeks, Jane Howard, Mary Jo Kinder, Jayne Morgan, Janet Munier. 3rd row: Reginald Roop, Bennett Cole, Donald Rcop, Bill Cline, Pete Giesen, Bobby Perrow, Shir- ley Nelson. Dan Williams, Mack Harvey, Mickey Leach. Not Pictured: Randy Roberson, James Kesling. Student Cooperative Association President Frankie Holt Vice President Ann King Secretary Charlie Moncure Treasurer Wally Andrews Adviser — Miss Elkins THEME We must forge ahead. “The brook would lose its song if we removed the rocks.’’ The Student Cooperative Association, which is composed of every student at Radford High School, emphasizes democratic ideals and orderly self government. A legislative body composed of representatives from each class and each organization forms the nucleus through which all activities of the school function. Members of the S.C.A. were kept busy with making contributions to such worthwhile causes as Tuberculosis Association, Polio Drive, and the Rt d Cross, planning elections, participating in the annual White Christmas for families in need, sponsoring dances, planning the Homecoming activi- ties, laying the ground work for the organization of an Alumni Association and participating in various activities of the school. Delegates represented our S.C.A. at the regional and state conventions. — 34 — Among Our Souvenirs Student Patrol President Vice President Secretary Randy Roberson Jimmy Roberson Janet Tipton Adviser — Mr. Luzenski The Student Patrol is an organization designed to improve our patterns of behavior, to pro- mote safety, and to provide guidance and leadership. The duties of the patrol are numerous and most of them concern the personal safety and be- havior of every student at R.H.S. Reading from left to right: 1st row: Johnsey Arthur, Carol Sutphin, Janet Tipton, Randy Roberson, Jimmy Roberson, Shirley DeHart, Patsy Horne. 2nd row: Marvin Martin, Dollie Wrigh . Frankie Howard, Barbara Weeks, Johnny Cormell, Bill Cline, Joy Price, Nellie Cochran, Charles Maness. 3rd row: Joan Walker, Doris Hill, John Stump, Rufus DeHart, Helen Lucas, Joyce Baker, Dot Hornsby, Jackie Holt. Not Pictured: Jessie Shaeffer. — 35 — Things That Endure 1st row, left to right: Patsy Horne, Doris Spangler, Tom Mayo, Bill Cline, Ann King, Janet Tipton, Glenna Carrier. 2nd tow, left to right: Helen Lucas, Elizabeth DeHaven. Marijane Taylor, Betty Heuser, Virginia McCraw, Lucille Allen, Betty Jo Stafford, Frances George, Eunice Kirtner, Frances Hutton. 3rd row, left to right: Barbara Clark, Virginia Smith, Dicky Zimmerman, Dan Williams. John Ruth- erford, Sonny Sutphin, Pete Giesen, Charles Moncure, James Thompson, Mary Sue Haislip, Billy Woodward, Mary Ward Tilley. Beta Club Bill Cline President Ann King Vice President Tom Mayo Treasurer Doris Spangler Corresponding Secretary Janet Tipton Recording Secretary Patsy Horne Reporter PURPOSE The Beta Club is an honor club which seeks to promote the ideals of honesty, service, and leadership among the students. ACTIVITIES Regular meetings have been held twice each month, one of which was a social gathering. The members alternately serve as hosts and hostesses for the socials. Members of the club held an initiation for the new members, operated the concession stand and sold Christmas cards. A large representation of the Radford Chapter attended the Beta Convention in Richmond. — 36 — Among Our Souvenirs The Acorn Staff Editor Assistant Editor . Business Manager Adviser Mary Sue Haislip John Rutherford Jane Howard Miss Juanita Phillips PURPOSE The Acorn Staff, the official organ for student expression, encourages original writing and strives to keep the student body and faculty well informed about school affairs. The Acorn is a mirror which reflects the work, the fun — the dull and the bright spots of life on the high hill. Six issues of the newspaper are published each session. Seated: Bobby Perrow, Mary Sue Haislip, John Rutherford. Standing, left to right: Joanne Simpkins, Mildred Smith, Frankie Holt, Judith McKellar, Joyce Baker, Barbara Weeks, Jimmy Hutton, Jane Howard, Mary Ward Tilley, Mary Jo Kinder, Bar- bara Graham, Dot Hornsby. Not Pictured: Tom Smith, Rufus DeHart, Miss Phillips. — 37 — Things That Endure Reading from left to right, front: Majorettes — Neata Newby, Barbara Graham, Mary Ann Fortune, Janet Munier. Not pictured: Joanne Benson. Inside row: Bill Deck, Lucille Allen, James Kesling, Mabel Long, Wally Andrews, Johnny Rebel, Carl Jones, Max Rupe, Mickey Landrum, Bobby Bowles, Nancy Alderman, Patty Jo Bowling, Frankie Wilson. 2nd row, seated: M. F. Hale, Bobby Smith, Bobby Thornton, Donald Landrum, Peggy Austin, Janet Jones, Bobby Graham, Sam Barnard. Garfield Ramsey. Billy Henderson, Johnny Harman, Mic- key Leach, Richard Jewell. Standing: Janet Tipton (Drum Majorette), Bill Smith, Bobby Smith, Donald Mottesheard. Band For the first time in the history of Radford High School the members of the band donned uniforms which were made available by the Radford Rotary Club. With their snappy marches they were on the spot at every football game, and they fell proudly in line of the Christmas parades in Radford and in Pulaski. The All State Band. West, which was held at Radford in February gave the members of the Band an opportunity to entertain members of the band from other schools in Viriginia. The dance with which these visitors were honored was a highlight of the year. Bill Deck, a member of the local band was a member of the All State Band. Mickey Leach and Sam Hurst played with the workshop band. The band played at school assemblies, appeared before several civic organizations and partici- pated in the Spring Festival. — 38 — . . Among Our Souvenirs Glee Club President Iva Shumate Vice President Patty Counts Secretary-Treasurer Janet Clear Librarian Judith McKellar Scouts Mary Sue Stafford, Marian Burnett PURPOSE The purposes of the Glee Club are to develop appreciation for fine music and to encourage participation in musical activities. ACTIVITIES Five girls selected by Mr. Dobyns and other officials were sent to the All-State Girls Glee Club in Charlottesville. At Christmas the girls sang for the Fairlavvn Baptist Church and also presented a program in assembly. The club participated in the annual Spring Music Festival which was held at Radford. The entire club attended the Spring Music Festival at Narrow’s. First row, left to right: Mr. Dobyns, director, Barbara Franklin, pianist, Elizabeth Austin, Barbara Sumner, Jane Bibb, Betty Brown, Marguerite Rice, Betty Lou Brooks, Mary Ann Fortune. Second row, left to right: Betty Jo Weiss, Mary Ann Lawrence, Shirley Leighton, Marian Sutphin, Norma Jean Taylor, Mary Jane Cochran, Dorothy Chambers, Carolyn Lawrence, Betty Lee Dobbins. Third row, left to right: Darlene Hollandsworth, Phyllis Hollins, Joyce Crawford, Ann Smith, Mar- ian Burnett, Iva Shumate, Mary Sue Stafford, Ruth Alderman, Joyce Ridpath, Helen Leighton. — 3S— Things That Endure Standing, left to right: Charles Moncure, Thomas Doyle, Frankie Holt. Betty Heuser, John Ruther- ford, Tom Smith, Pete Giesen, Billy Woodward. Seated, left to right: Tom Mayo, Ann King, Colleen Cord, Frosty Scott, Patricia Smith, Joy Price, Dicky Zimmerman, Johnny Harman. M. F. Hale, Rufus DeHart, Jimmy Jo Martin. Not Pictured: Joanna Bradfield, Patricia Deppe, Betty Miller, Anne Remsen, Dan Williams, Ben- nett Cole. Chi Beta Pi President Pete Giesen Vice President Joy Price Secretary Betty Heuser Treasurer Tommy Smith Adviser Miss Jennings PURPOSE The Chi Beta Pi, an honorary science club, strives t o foster and maintain interest in the var- ious phases of science. It also encourages students to explore the fields of science as vocational possibilities. ACTIVITIES Regular meetings were held twice each month, at which times members participated in a wide range of activities emphasizing project work and visits and interviews with specialists in science. The club attended the “House of Magic” program which was sponsored by the Science Department of V.P.I., visited the Celanese Plant in Pearisburg, attended the Science Open House at Blacks- burg and sent representatives to the science meeting at Roanoke College. Four members, Pete Giesen, Bennett Cole. Betty Heuser and Frosty Scott prepared projects, submitted essays and took examinations in the Ninth Annual Talent Search sponsored by Westinghouse Laboratories. Pete Giesen, President of Chi Beta Pi, served as President of the Virginia Junior Academy of Science this year. — 40 — Among Our Souvenirs Language Club OFFICERS President Bobby Per row Vice President Glenna Carrier Secretary Joan Walker Advisers Mrs. Graybeal and Miss Elkins PURPOSE The Language Club is an honor society which provides opportunities for members to increase their knowledge of foreign and modern languages and to gain an appreciation for the culture of the Romance peoples. Activities of the year included observance of Pan-American Day and of Latin Week, four planned meetings, a Latin and Pie Day for parents, a pk ' nic, a fiesta and the presentation of an assembly program. 1st Row, left to right: Joan Walker, Bobby Perrow, Glenna Carrier. 2nd Row, left to right: Tommy Hassell, Patricia Smith, Virginia Smith, Louise Estes, Anne Remsen, Sonny Sutphin, Lucille Allen, Betty Jean Grayson, Elaine Baldwin, Betty Jo Stafford, June For- tune, Nellie Cochran. 3rd Row, left to right: Ann King, Bobby Charlton, Donald Wilson, Donald Dobbins, Sonny Howell, Charles Moncure, Johnsey Arthur, Margaret Strader, Cynthia Baldwin, Snapper Hartwell, Mary Sue Haislip, Frances George, Carolyn Lawrence, Bill Deck, Rufus DeHart, Wally Andrews, Freddy Jones, Johnny Atkinson, Patricia Deppe. 4th Row, left to right: Ann Keister, Wilma King, Barbara Franklin, Elizabeth Austin, Peggy Cham- bers, Helen Lucas, Carter Smith, Bobby Graham, Billy Woodward, Dickie Shumate, Elizabeth DeHaven, Betty Brown, Patsy Howell, Joanna Bradfield, Colleen Cord, Pat Bryant. Not Pictured: Thomas Doyle, Donald Ray Roop, Violet Dalton, Thelma Walters, Jane Howard, Betsy Clem, Mrs. Graybeal and Miss Elkins. — 41 — Things That Endure Seated at table: Bill Cline, Bennett Cole. 1st Row, left to right: James Thompson, Dan Williams, Tommy Howell, Ted Viars, Frosty Scott, Donald Wilson, Jimmy Hutton, Gene Dixon, Charles Maness. 2nd Row, left to right: Bill Jordan, Bill Deck, Tom Mayo, Harry Williams, Bobby Brown, Charles Moncure, Billy Woodward, Johnny Cormell, Jimmy Roberson, Connie Browning. 3rd Row, left to right: Mr. Robinson. Bobby Perrow, Jimmy Jo Martin, Tom Smith, Pete Giesen, Bill Rodgers, Robert Pannell, Marvin Martin, John Rutherford, Randy Roberson. Not Pictured: Johnny Jones. Key Club President Vice-President Secretary- Treasurer Adviser OFFICERS Bill Cline Forrest Scott Bennett Cole Mr. W. W. Robinson PURPOSE The purposes of the Key Club are to develop initiative and leadership and to serve the school and the community. The organization is sponsored by the Radford Kiwanis Club and is affiliated with the Key Club International. During this year the Key Club assisted the local Kiwanis Club with the annual Horse Show, sold programs during basketball season, and sent representatives to the International Convention which was held at Columbus, Ohio. — 42 — . Among Our Souvenirs Diversified Occupations OFFICERS President Reginald Roop Vice President Curtis Young Secretary Elizabeth Mannon Treasurer David Johnson Coordinator Mr. W. B. Hatcher Motto — “Earn While You Learn” PURPOSE The program of Diversified Occupation is a part-time cooperative program of education in which the business establishments in the community cooperate with the school authorities in pro- viding work experiences and vocational instruction for a selected number of high school students who have earned eight or more units toward graduation. The club encourages social activities on the part of these students, since their jobs often prevent them from paprticipating in extra-curricular activities. Activities of the year included a wiener roast held at Arnheim and a skating party at the Alleghany Skating Rink in Blacksburg, a banquet and dance at the Governor Tyler Hotel, and an employer-employee banquet. Reading Clockwise from the top: D — Reginald Rcop, Shirley DeHart, Clifton Young, Evelyn Amos, Harvey Vaughn, Mary Keister, Howard Turpin, Jan Stocke, Dennis Brooks, Connie Browning, Cecil Collins, David Johnson, Elizabeth Mannon, Curtis Young. O — Frank Talbert, Doris Spangler, Bill Sutphin, Evelyn Roop, Johnny Jones, June Vaughn, James Smith, Merita Hoover, Dwight Shorter, Frances Branscom, David Phillips, Peggy Howell, Randy Roberson, Ruth Alderman. — 43 — Things That Endure Heading from left to right, 1st row: Peggy Williams, Marian Sutphin, Esther Brooks, Peggy Austin, Janet Moore, Jean Powell, Colleen Cord. 2nd row: Mickey Landrum, Mary Alice Saul, Mary Ward Tilley, Janet Munier, Joyce Newcomb, Janet Jones, Mildred Smith. 3rd row: Dot Henderson, Doris Hill, Carol Sutphin, Judith McKellar, Lois Walters, Josephine Stewart, Nell Pelter, Virginia Smith, Joy Price, Marylyn Pelter, Doris Bocock, Anne Remsen. Mary Sue Stafford, Janet Clear. Not Pictured: Violet Dalton, Mary Ann Fortune, Iva Shumate, Betsy Clem, Mabel Long, Deryline DeHart. Future Homemakers of America President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Janet Munier Mary Ward Tilley .. Joyce Newcomb Betsy Clem Motto “Toward New Horizons” The purposes of the Future Homemakers of America are to further interest in home economies, to foster the development of leadership, and to encourage democracy in home and community life. During this session the club lias increased its membership, served as hostesses for a federation social at the Recreation Hall, presented an assembly program, prepared and served three meals, made cookies for a ward party at the Veterans’ Hospital in Roanoke, washed towels for the basket- ball squad and prepared a box of food to send to a home economics class in Germany. In addition to these projects, the club sponsored a Mother-Daughter Banquet and sent dele- gates to the state convention. — 44 — Among Our Souvenirs Cheerleaders They’re from Radford, and we couldn’t be prouder, for they’re our Cheerleaders. M ith their pep and enthusiasm they have spurred our teams to victory and have stimulated us to cheer for the ’Cats and Kittens. The poise and agility with which they executed each yell showed that they were veterans, well-trained by their capable adviser, Miss Phillips. All of these cheerleaders will graduate this year and we know that we shall miss them; yet we feel that their friendly spirit will remain with us for many years to come. Reading from left to risht: Jo Anne Simpkins, Mary Jo Kinder, Jane Howard, Barbara Weeks, Dot Hornsby, Frankie Holt. — 45 — Things That Endure Seated, left to right: Neata Newby, Pete Giesen, Miss Elkins, Marijane Taylor. James Kesbng. Standing, left to right: Tom Mayo, Janet Munier, Charles Moncure, Rufus DeHart, Mary Ward Til- ley, Dicky Zimmerman. Debate Club President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Adviser .. James Kesling Pete Giesen Marijane Taylor Joanne Henson Miss Elkins THEME Six honest men serve us. They teach us what we know. Their names are Ji ' hat and Where and When and, ore and Why and if ho. ( idapted from Kipling). The members of the Debate Club deserve much credit for the h ird work they did in “hashing” the question from all sides arguing peaceably with opposing teams, and gathering information on the question from all sources and authorities. Th ey spent much time and en rgy getting ready for the debate contest. . . . Among Our Souvenirs Dramatics Club President Mary Jo Kinder Vice-President Janet Tipton Secretary Dot Hornsby Treasurer Dan Williams Reporter Jo Anne Simpkins Adviser Mrs. Wade PURPOSE The Dramatics Club seeks to create an active and intelligent interest in all types of dramatic arts and to encourage participation in oral interpretation. ACTIVITIES The club presented several assembly programs, decorated the hall window for Christmas, for Easter, and for the meeting of the All-State Band, attended several productions in the vicinity, including the Roanoke College production of “Elizabeth, the Queen,” and they served as hostesses at a dance for the contestants in the one act playact play festival. Six members. Bill Cline, Pete Giesen, Charles Maness, Frosty Scott. Bill Jordan and Dickie Zimmerman, presented “Submerged” in the one-act play contest. The Club membership was almost tripled and the members operated the concession stand and sold programs at football games in order to raise funds for the club’s activities. Reading from left to right. 1st row: Frosty Scott “Red” Maness, Jo Anne Simpkins, Janet Tipton. Mary Jo Kinder, Dot Hornsby, Dan Williams. Dicky Zimmerman. 2nd row: Katherine Mantz, Joyce Crawford, Thelma Walters, Lucille Allen, Mildred Smith, Neata Newby, Anne Remsen, Carol Sutphin, Betty Thomas, Mary Alice Saul, Marijane Taylor, Mary Ward Tilley, Judith McKellar, Betty Heuser. 3rd row: Billy Woodward, James Kesling, Virginia Smith, Joy Price, Joyce Newcomb, Bill Cline, Jimmy Jo Martin, Pete Giesen. Sonny Sutphin, Betty Ann Sowder, Patty Counts, F ' rankie Howard, Barbara Weeks, Marylyn Peiter, Jane Howard, Betty Jo Stafford, Rodney Price, Ralph Wright, “Corky” Duncan. 4th row: Helen Lucas, Elizabeth DeHaven, “Gerry” Harris, Frances George, Patsy Horne, Barbara Sumner, Joanne Benson, Joyce Baker, Ann King, Frankie Holt, Juanita Bowles, Betty Lou Brooks, Barbara Graham, Mabel Long, Glenna Carrier. KUO — 47 — T kings That Endure Reading from left to right, 1st row: Mickey Landrum, Dollie Wright. Jo Anne Simpkins, Virginia McCraw, Ann King, Shirley DeHart, Patty Counts. 2nd row: Joan Walker, Thelma Walters, Mary Ross, Lois Walters, Frankie Howard, Virginia Smith, Betty Heuser, Mabel Long. Not Pictured: Deryline DeHart. Girls Athletic Association President Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Recorder Reporter Publicity Chairman Adviser — Miss Clement .. Virginia McCraw Ann King Jo Anne Simpkins Shirley DeHart Dollie Wright Patty Counts HEADS OF SPORTS Manager Basketball Softball Speedball Volleyball Ping Pong Badminton Shuffleboard Horseshoes Tennis Mickey Landrum Frankie Howard Thelma Walters Betty Heuser ... Virginia Smith Mabel Long Lois Walters Mary Ross Joan Walker Deryline DeHart The Girls’ Athletic Association encourages girls to participate in athletic activities and fosters good sportsmanship and physical fitness. The popularity of the club is evidenced by its large membership, and its successfulness is evidenced in many ways throughout the school year. — 48 — Among Our Souvenirs Boys’ Varsity Club Board of directors: Bill Cline, Pete Giesen, Forrest Scott. Bennett Cole, Tom Mayo, Charles Maness, Bobby Perrow. The Varsity Club is an organization whose purposes are to provide monogram winners a chance for fellowship and to render service to the school and pupils whenever needed. ACTIVITIES The members of the Varsity Club were kept busy; for they held three initiations for new members, increased their membership to 50, sponsored the Sadie Hawkins’ Day Dance, attended a steak fry at Gemmidean Lodge, held a Stag Party and supported many worthwhile activities. The club financed the engraving of the trophies which Radford’s teams have won in sports and furnished metal emblems for each member’s monogram. Throughout the session flowers and fruit baskets were sent to sick or bereaved members of the club. 1st row. left to right: Forrest Sco‘t, Bennett Cole, Tom Mayo, Bill Rodgers, Bill Sutphin, Jimmy Jo Martin, Lefty Pannell, Pete Giesen. 2nd row, left to right: Tommy Howell, Richard Baker, Rufus DeHart, Bobby Thornton, Emmett Whitt, Bill Cline, Snapper Hartwell, Den Moore, Donald Wilson. 3rd row: Jimmy Hutton, Darrell Wilson, Red Maness, Charles Moncure, Ted Viars, Bobby Brown, Jimmy Eaton, Bill Jordan, Ronnie Hendrix. 4th row: Billy Jennelle, Harry Williams, Shirley Nelson, Larry Hammack, Sonny Sutphin, Marvin Martin, Ralph Wright, Dick Heldreth, Bobby Perrow. Not Pictured: Randy Roberson, Johnny Jones, Gene Dixon, Jim Smith, Connie Browning, James Stone. — 49 — things That Endure — 50 — . . . Among Our Souvenirs Football Schedule 13 — Radford 6 — Radford 0 — Radford 19 — Radforcl 0 — Radford Narrows — 6 Blacksburg — 0 Fleming — 35 Dublin — 7 Pulaski — 0 7 — Radford 0 — Radford 0 — Radford 54 — Radford 25 — Radford Wytheville — 13 Byrd — 14 Martinsville — 6 Hillsville — 0 Christiansburg — 7 Eager, excited voices, fundamentals, sore and tired muscles, that “footballish” smell, calisthen- ics, scrimmage, the pre-game warmup, and the toss of the coin are some of the things that make football from the first practice until the last minute of the last game. August 25, has come to be known as a day of gladness and tragedy for many a boy in R.H.S. To the Senior it means the beginning of the end of his scholastic football career, but to the underclassman, it is the start of a season that will train him for the years to follow. Fourteen lettermen were on hand for the opening of the 1949 practice and they became the framework around which coaches Fred McCoy and “Happy” Hobgood built a ball club that won five, tied one, and, lost four games. The heat and the hard work of the first few days weeded out a few who couldn’t take it, but as the days and weeks went on approximately sixty-five boys re- mained for the entire season. With a veteran line from tackle to tackle, McCoy and “Happy” were faced with a task of finishing out a team to carry the banners of R.H.S. on the football field. How- ever, they didn’t find it too difficult as they called on other monogram winners and standouts of the 1948 J.V.’s to fill the vacant spots. Bill Cline, a 170 lb. first string center of the 1948 ’Cats, and “Frosty” Scott, 149 lb. guard of ’47 and ’48 were chosen co-captains. Even after the soiled uniforms and equipment had been cleaned and put away and the noisy clamor of excited fans had died away from the football field on “the hill,” we had another laurel to put “Among Our Souvenirs” when tackle Pete Giesen and Co-Captain and center Bill Cline were named to the All -District Six gridiron eleven. HIGHLIGHTS OF 1949 September 9 — Bobcats vs. Narrows With Eaton leading the way our Bobcats got the 1949 season under way by turning back Nar- rows 13-6. September 16 — Bobcats vs Biacksbupg Through a sea of mud the Bobcats clinched a 6-0 victory over Blacksburg when Maness snagged Eaton’s pass for the lone score. September 23 — Bobcats vs. William Fleming This was “just one of those games”. McCoy put in everything but the bench as Fleming scored a 35-0 victory. Giesen and “Floogie” played excellent defense. September 30 — Bobcats vs. Dublin We gained sweet revenge by rolling over Dublin 19-7. The entire ’Cat line stood out on offense and defense when Roberson. Maness, and Pannell scored TD’s and Cline booted the point. October 7 — Bobcats vs. Pulaski We stared victory in the face, but had to settle for a 0-0 tie with Pulaski when Jordan’s touch- down was called back because of a penalty. October 14 — Bobcats vs. Wytheville Our hopes were high as Maness scooted 60 yards for a score in the first two minutes of play, but the Maroons came back in the last period to win 13-7. October 22 — Bobcats vs. William Byrd Byrd’s homecoming was brightened by our defeat. They drove over a touchdown in the first period, but we marched to their four yard line only to have a pass intercepted and carried for an- other T.D. to make the score 14-0. October 29 — Bobcats vs; Martinsville Penalties were becoming a bad habit! Our homecoming was spoiled as we had another touch- down called back and Martinsville came out on top, 6-0. November 4 — Bobcats vs. Hillsville As the season drew near the end we finally got a breather as we walloped Hillsville 54-0. Even the linemen got into the scoring column with Hendrix, Howell, and Hutton scoring six-pointers, and Jones, Cole, and Cline adding extra points. November 11 — Bobcats vs. Christiansburg Co-Captains “Frosty” Scott and Bill Cline led our ’49 Bobcat team onto the gridiron for the last time for a victory of 25-7. FOOTBALL LETTERMEN “Lefty” Pannell (E) Bill Rodgers (T) “Red” Maness (B) Bennett Cole (E) “Frosty” Scott (G) Jim Eaton (B) Tommy Howell (E) Johnny Jones (G) Dick Heldreth (B) Ronnie Hendrix (E) Shirley Nelson (G) Ted Viars (B) Pete Giesen (T) Donald Wilson (G) “Snapper” Hartwell (B) Jim Smith (T) Bill Cline (C) Rufus DeHart (B) Jimmy Hutton (T) Randy Roberson (B) Connie Browning (B) Bill Jordan (B) — 51 — T kings That Endure Reading from left to right. 1st row: Don Moore. Dickie Shumate, Billy Woodward, Robert Dun- can, Joe Wood. Bill Jennelle, Jimmy Roberson. Sonny Howell, Charlie Sutphin, Bobby Smith. Bobby Bowles, Jackie Holt, Guy Wirt. Standing: Bobby Brown, Wally Andrews, Max Rupe, Richard Baker, Sonny Sutphin. Dickie Sta- matas, Bobby Graham. Melvin Anderson, Fred Jones, Jack Bird, Jchnnv Cormell, Roger Altizer, Wilbur Leighton, Johnny Atkinson, Coach Hobgood. Junior Varsity Football SCHEDULE Narrows 6 13 Radford Radford 6 14 William Byrd Cliristiansburg 6 0 Radford Radford 0 52 Pulaski Dublin 19 18 Radford Radford 26 6 Dublin William Fleming 27 0 Radford Radford 20 19 Cliristiansburg The “Baby Bobcats” closed out their eight-game season with three wins and five losses. Under the guiding eye of Coach Hobgood. these boys have gained experience that will he valuable to them when they become varsity players. Bill Jennelle was selected as Captain of the 1919 J. . team. — 52 — Among Our Souvenirs — 53 — Things That Endure Reading from left to right, 1st row: Lois Walters, Betty Heuser, Patty Counts, Nell Pelter, Virginia MeCraw, Dollie Wright, Frankie Howard. 2nd row: Neata Newby, Marylyn Pelter, Joy Price, Virginia Smith, Nellie Cochran. 3rd row: Joan Lewis (Manager), Peggy Chambers, Esther Brooks, Darlene Hollandsworth, John- sey Arthur, Mickey Landrum (Manager). Not Pictured: Deryline DeHart. Girls ’ Basketball It is not often that you tind a team as adept as our Bobkittens of 194 9-50. Not only were they physically fit and ready for any test of strength, but they were also strong mentally, socially, and morally. Several members of the squad were veteran players with four years of court experience. This, in some measure, accounts for their expert handling of the ball and clever brainwork. Although a very- large percentage of the squad will graduate, it is the feeling of the fans that the 1950-51 aspirants will carry on the tradition of the present team. Winners of the District Championship for the past four seasons, we salute you and wish you as much success in life as you have had on the basketball court. GIRLS VARSITY SCHEDULE D— -13 Fries 53 94 F — 7 X arrows 49 42 D— -16 . Fries F— 10 Martinsville 60 11 J — 6 William Byrd . 64 30 F — 14 Narrows 60 25 J — -31 Christiansburg 47 34 F— 17 Blacksburg 22 F— 3 William Bvrd . F— 21 Pulaski 34 30 DISTRICT VI TOURNAMENT M— 3 Pearisburg . . . 49 37 M— 4 Christiansburg 43 34 — 54 — . . . Among Our Souvenirs Varsity Basketball Under the leadership of Pannell and the expert guidance of Coach “Happy” Hobgood the team has done a job this year that deserves the appreciation of all the fans. In any sport there is always a group that doesn’t get the publicity or “glory” that the regular players do. These are the substi- tutes or “bench warmers” as many are likely to call them. They are just as much a part of the ball game as the rest of the team and deserve as much praise, or perhaps more, for they practice day after day and accept the fact that they may not get to play in the agmes to come. Their love for the game is greater than any discouragement. We are proud of our Bobcats of Fifty and will con- tinue to encourage and support them. VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 1950 Season We They We Thev Dec. 9 — Cavaliers 36 31 Jan. 31 — Christiansburg 50 27 Dec. 13 — Fries 65 50 Feb. 1 — V.P.I. Freshmen 53 50 Dec. 16 — Fries 50 47 Feb. 3 — William Byrd 52 23 Jan. 3 — Blacksburg 28 36 Feb. 7 — Narrows 45 52 Jan. 6 — William Byrd 53 34 Feb. 10 — Martinsville 56 48 Jan. 10 — Pulaski 62 52 Feb. 14 — Narrows 63 59 Jan. 13 — Farmville 63 21 Feb. 17 — Blacksburg 58 66 Jan. 17 — Christiansburg 53 24 Feb. 18 — V.P.I. Freshmen 24 58 Jan. 20 — Martinsville 62 41 Feb. 21— Pulaski 37 39 Jan. 27 — William Fleming 38 42 Feb. 24 — William Fleming 49 61 DISTRICT 6 TOURNAMENT We Thev March 2 — Narrows 46 34 March 3 — Blacksburg 37 50 March 4 — William Fleming 39 49 First row, left to right: Bill Cline, Pete Giesen, “Lefty” Pannell, Bill Jordan, Charles “Red” Maness. Second row, left to right: Coach McCoy, Jimmy Eaton, Don Moore, Marvin Martin, Ronnie Hen- drix, Randolph Roberson. Coach Hobgood. Third row, left to right: Ralph Wright, Managers: Jimmy Hutton, Bill, Jennelle, and “Frosty” Scott; Gene Dixon. — 55 — Radford Public Library Radford, Virginia 24141 Things That Endure First row: Dougie McCoy, Mascot. Second row, left to right: Connie Browning, Ted Viars, Sonny Sutphin, Tommy Howell, Harry Williams. Third row, left to right: Coach McCoy, Bobby Brown, Carlyle Bowers, Larry Hammack, Frank Sutherland, Donald Dobbins, Coach Hcbgood. Fourth row, left to right: Jackie Holt, Melvin Anderson, Jimmy McCraw, Jimmy Burnett, Johnny Atkinson. Junior Varsity Basketball Our Junior Varsity Bobcats had a perfect season this year by winning eight games. These boys have shown much talent and skill, and promise to provide the future varsity teams with excel- lent material. Who knows? These hoys may be State Champs some day. Many of them will surely be seen on the varsity squad next year. — 56 — Among Our Souvenirs Boys ’ Varsity Wrestling Team Wrestling experimentation at Radford has placed R.H.S. on the negative side in the number of victories for the season. This does not establish the fact that our season was a failure, for Coach Woodward has drilled a wrestling team which will place Radford in its proper sphere in the wrest- ling world next year. WRESTLERS AND WEIGHT CLASSES 103 — Tommy Stump 112 — Thomas Doyle, Kenneth Brooks, Charlie Sutphin 120 — Jimmy Roberson, Tom Mayo 127 — Bill Jennelle 133 — Charles Moncure 138 — Johnny Harman, John Cormell 145 — Richard Baker, Rufus DeHart 154 — Jack Bird, John Rutherford, Billy Woodward, Forrest Scott 165 — -Snapper Hartwell 175 — Jimmy Hutton Heavyweight — Bill Rodgers, Rush Sutphin 1st row, left to right: Tommy Stump, Thomas Doyle, Tom Mayo, Jimmy Roberson, Bill Jennelle, Charles Moncure. 2nd row: Johnny Harman, Rufus DeHart, Frosty Scott, Snapper Hartwell, Jimmy Hutton, Bill Rodgers. 3rd row: Mr. W. A. Woodward, Coach, Kenneth Brooks, Johnny Rebel, Johnny Cormell, Richard Baker, Rush Sutphin, Jack Bird, Billy Woodward, Charlie Sutphin, Dicky Zimmerman, Manager. — 57 — Things That Endure — 58 — . . . Among Our Souvenirs Dreams Ahead “When you come to the end of a perfect day And you sit alone with your thoughts Do you think what the end of a perfect day Can mean to a tired heart?” In retrospect we recall with fond remembrance the five years filled with unforgettable mo- ments that we spent at Radford High. We realize that no mortal artist could possibly recapture the memories of those days that linger around us and will grow sweeter as they fade into the dis- tant past. For us, one day is done and another is beginning. The yesterdays of our lives have been filled with vivid images. Forget, if you can, the feeling of pride that you had when you entered the halls of Radford High School for the first time, the thrills of winning district and state championships, the enthusiasm and interest of the student body at election time, the harmony of the Girls’ Glee Club, the joys of White Christmas, or the spirit of goodwill and sportsmanship which was mani- fested in every event, literary, athletic, scholastic, or social. Our tomorrows will reflect the ideals that have characterized our high school days. There are dreams ahead — dreams filled with light, with laughter, with love — dreams that will lead to greater and nobler heights. “Well, this is the end of a perfect day, Near the end of a journey too But it leaves a thought that is big and strong. With a wish that is kind and true; For mem’ry has painted this perfect day With colors that never fade ” — 59 — CENTRAL CHEVROLET CORPORATION Chevrolet — Oldsmobile — Cadillac East Norwood Street RADFORD, VIRGINIA Dealer License No. 287 A Short Course in Success Back in 1923 the twenties were just beginning to roar . . . folks were singing “ Barney Google”, “Ain’t Goin’ Rain No Mo’”, and “Yes, We Have No Be- nanas” . . . jazz music was the new sensation and a dance called the Charleston was sweeping the nation . . . the ladies were striving for a boyish figure and the Zieg ' field Girls were the toast of Broadway . . . over in Germany a scrawny little Nazi named Adolph Hitler was thrown in the clink for fomenting a beer- hall rebellion. It was quite a year. That same year in Burlington, North Carolina, workmen were clearing a nearby cornfield to build a small textile mill. Some local businessmen were risking their money in a bedspread manufacturing venture. That was the beginning of Burlington Mills, a company destined to play a leading role in the rise of man-made yarn from obscurity to a place of major importance in textiles. During the past 25 years Burlington Mills has grown from one small mill at Burlington into one of the world’s largest producers of rayon fabrics. It now has 74 plants in six states and four foreign countries employing over 27,000 people. Teamwork between management and skilled, loyal employees made Bur- lington Mills a textile leader. Teamwork also pro- duced the highest quality textile products at the lowest possible cost. This successful formula was possible because American free enterprise permitted constant im- provements in materials and machinery, development of our human resources, better methods of produc- tion, and an incentive for progress and growth. The formula brought better quelity fabrics to the con- sumer. It brought better jobs, higher pay, increased benefits, and excellent working conditions to em- ployees. And so, 25 years after, Burlintogn Mills wears a badge of success. Its multitude of products are truly “Woven Into the Life of America.” Sales Offices: New York, N. Y. Executioe Offices: Greensboro, N. C. Burlington Mills “Woven into L-V the Life of America MAKERS OF WOMENS OUTERWEAR AND UNDERWEAR FABRICS-MEN ' S WEAR FA B R ! CS-D ECOR ATI VE FABRICS CAMEO STOCKINGS— COTTON PIECE GOODS AND YARNS-R 1 BBONS-I N DU STR 1 AL AND TRANSPORTATION FABRICS THE RADFORD WEAVING PLANT IS A UNIT OF BURLINGTON MILLS PI umouth JAMISON MOTOR COMPANY 33 FIRST STREET DIAL 2434 RADFORD, VA. Dist. 2569 Vans BEAUTY SHOP COLD WAVES — MACHINE AND MACHINELESS PERMANENTS Individual Hair Styling DIAL 2741 Norwood Street Radford, Virginia CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1950 A Friend SUPERFLAME OIL KEROSENE SINCLAIR REFINING COMPANY R. D. DYER, Agent FIRST PRESTON STS. 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West First Street Radford, Virginia DIAL 2700 HOPKINS PHARMACY When You Want Drugs Bad You Want Them Good LINDEN TAVERN 300 East Norwood Street DIAL 2521 “It ' s Easy to Pay the Jewel Box Way ” The JEWEL BOX FINE DIAMONDS FOR EVERY PURSE AND PERSON Southwestern Virginia Gas Service Gorp. Gas Beyond the Mains Keister’s Barber Shop The Bear Super Market Fancy Groceries and Meats The Best for Less Blue Front Grocery Belle Heth Grocery Third and Downey Streets Burlington Market DIAL 3456 AUTO PARTS SERVICE, INC. CENTRAL LUMBER COMPANY INCORPORATED “Everything from Foundation to Chimney Top” RADFORD, VA. DIAL 3914 CONGRATULATIONS from SCOTT’S STORE Radford ' s Largest Variety Store Phone 3141 GOODWIN STUDIO Photographers for Your 1950 Oak Leaf THERE IS PRIDE IN THE POSSESSION OF A PORTRAIT BY GOODWIN Dial 2542 Radford, Virginia MEMBER SUTTON COMPANY, INC. RADFORD, VIRGINIA Bondurant Mutual Insurance Agency Service — Saving — Security General Insurance The FELIX STORES “Beter Goods for Less Money” Telephones 4-1212 2812 Pulaski Radford Memories — Memories — Memories THE OAK LEAF STAFF and SPONSORS have many pleasant memories of the cooperation and helpfulness that you have given in helping them to edit this edition of the OAK LEAF TOTTEN’S Esso Service Center NOBLIN’S CAMERA SHOP, INC. Radford, Virginia ONE DAY PHOTO FINISHING SERVICE PHOTOGRAPHIC MODEL SUPPLIES SUPPLIES (Front Cover Photo by Noblin’s) RADFORD OPTICIANS Complete Eye Glass Service R. M. TAYLOR PHONE 4214 Our Advertisers Are Our Boosters DeVILBISS FUNERAL HOME Dial 2422 Radford, Virginia Dependable and Economical Services FOR ANY EMERGENCY Hines Electric Shop Neon Signs and Service Electrical Contracting Complete Radio and Motor Service Box 322 Radford, Va. 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FISHER WATCHES and JEWELRY Radford Recreation Parlor McNUTT’S Variety Store “We Sell Everything in Notions” UMBERGER’S Super Market FRUIT VEGETABLES MEATS Seaver Funeral Home AMBULANCE SERVICE Phone 2 456 SPORT AND ELECTRIC SHOP ★ Sporting Goods ★ Fishing Tackle ★ Electrical Appliances ★ Guns ic Devoe Paints PHONE 4110 RADFORD, VIRGINIA LYLE S DRUG STORE Established 1887 WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE DIAL 2212 RADFORD, VA. NEWCOMB’S J. FREEZER SON Service Station INCORPORATED “Dependable Shirt Makers” DIAL 2395 Radford, Virginia OFFICE SUPPLIES and STATIONERY FILING EQUIPMENT DUPLICATING MACHINES AND SUPPLIES WILSON’S, INC. PHONE 2161 l PIGGLY-WIGGLY Radford, Virginia RADFORD AUTO SUPPLY YOUR B. F. GOODRICH and PHILCO DEALER PHONE 4221 Delivery Service CONGRATULATIONS RADFORD HIGH SENIORS ’50 YOUR RADFORD and VIRGINIAN THEATRES (We Show All the Best Movies First) We like to feel that we’ve had a part in your education — FOR VISUAL EDUCATION IS NEXT BEST TO PERSONAL EXPERIENCE. Through the medium of the screen you’ve traveled to faraway places, rubbed elbows with royalty and found entertainment. You who were too young to experience the awful horrors of war, have seen the chaotic results of world conflict. You have seen the development of man’s great- est force, ATOMIC ENERGY. Learning has been lifted from the dull pages of textbooks and transferred to living personalities. THIS TO US IS EDUCATION — You’ve met your neighbors from Soviet Russia to far-a-way China. You’ve seen how people live in dark Africa and other sections of our own country. In a small way you h ave become citizens of the world. You have seen visual evidences of past failures of nations and individuals as they sould the answers to the perplexing problems of mankind. Your education will be of value, as you of the coming generations seek ans- wers to living. Our sincere hope is that through your visits with us here you have added to your storehouse of knowledge those things which will make you better fitted for your future. Again we say CONGRATULATIONS! May your future be as bright as your school days have been happy. Sincerely yours, R. A. CARPENTER, Mgr. Radford- Virginian Theatres High School Students IDEALS are practical things. You have been trained in high ideals for service to your country. In war, and in peace, those who carry on in public service must hold fast to Ideals. Intrust your business to an institution that has served your com- munity well through every major crisis for forty-seven years. The FIRST AND MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK RADFORD. 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