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

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. . . 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 —

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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 —

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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 —