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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1952 volume:

PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENT BODY OF RADFORD HIGH SCHOOL RADFORD, VIRGINIA UNDER THE BIG TOP We Bring To You I he FACULTY CLASSES ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS FEATURES Editor-in-Chief Elizabeth DeHaven Business Managers Elaine Baldwin Bill Woodward — 2 — — 3 — LADIES AND GENTLEMEN FOREWORD In presenting to you a few glimpses of our life under the “big top,” we hope to recall some of the happy moments that we have spent with our friends and schoolmates. We have not yet achieved the spectacular successes of the Ringling Brothers or of the Barnum and Bailey Shows. In fact, many of our performances have been amateurish and unskillful; however, the big show has been filled with magic moments and glorious memories for us — memories which we hope you will share with us in the 1952 edition of the OAK LEAF. — 4 — PRESENTING OUR STAR ATTRACTION DEDICA TION It has been said many times that everybody loves a circus. There -is a fascination which seems to hover around the performances of the people under the big canvas. Our performances under the “big top” at Radford High School have been especially thrilling to our most ardent supporters. They have watched our exhibitions with mingled emotions . . . sometimes with amatemeh-t and wonder, sometimes with regret and disapproval, ' ' Rut always with impartiality and com- passion . N for they have had a vital part in training us for our final ' perfohipance and they are cognizant of our shortcomings!- ' , It is to the special trqinef , our MOTHERS and our DADS, that we gratefully dedicate the 1952 edi- tion of The OAK LEAF. V � Without their guidance and tH ir support, we could never have become the Stars ' of £fye big show. — 5 — AND THESE ARE OUR ONE ACT PLAY CAST (honoring) In recognition of the superiority of their performance, we proudly honor the Cast, the Directors, and the Stage Crew of “ANDANTE.” By earning a rating of “Distinguished” in the District One- Act Play Festival, they brought honor to our school. i CAST Charlie Moncure David Jjawrence Katherine Mantz Marika Lawrence Bobby Brown Brace Lawrence Snapper Hartwell Dr. Andrews Elizabeth DeHaven Bice, the Maid DIRECTORS M rs. Dale Dougherty Mrs. Rubye Wade STAGE CREW Bobby Smith, Max Rupe, Bill Woodward and Miss Juanita Phillips — 6 — 1952 BOBCAT BASKETBALL TEAM (honoring) For their spirit of fair play and sportsmanship and for the tenacity with which they played the games, we proudly honor the Bobcat Basketball Team and the Coaches. By their determination and perseverance they too honor to our school by being the District Champions. TOP ENTERTAINERS — 7 — INTRODUCING THE PRODUCERS THE OAK LEAF STAFF First row: June Fortune, Bill Woodward, Violet Dalton, Charlie Moncure, Eliza- beth DeHaven, Elaine Baldwin, Johnny Atkinson, Glenna Carrier. Second row: Snapper Hartwell, Helen Lucas, Johnsey Arthur, Frances Hutton, Phyllis Hollins, Marian Burnett, Margaret Strader, Barbara Franklin, Patsy Howell, Sonny Howell. Not pictured: Mack Harvey, Joan Walker. At times we became discouraged and felt that there was not enough steam to keep the old OAK LEAF caliope going. Then we heard the cry of the barker, the crack of the ringmasters’ whips and the clamor of the troupers’ cheers, and we realized that the show must go on in spite of disappointments, fatigue, and vicis- situdes. We hope that our record of this season’s performance will bring reveries of happy days you spent with the troupe. Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor .. 11 n sin css Managers Business Adviser .. Faculty Adviser .... Elizabeth Df.IIaven ... Charlie Moncure Elaine Baldwin Bill Woodward .. Miss Ruby Dobyns ... Mrs. Rubye Wade 8 — FACULTY THE RINGMASTERS Principal Mr. W. W. Robinson Mrs. Mary Ann Baker English Miss Lorena Brown Secretary to Superintend- ent Mrs. Dale Dougherty English, Dramatics Miss Ruby Dobyns Mathematics Mr. Thomas Dobyns Band Miss Allene Elkins History, Spayiish Miss Betty Furrow Business Education Mrs. H. C. Graybeal Superintendent English, Latin Mr. f - DeHaven Mr. W. B. Hatcher Assistant Principal Mrs. Nell Hatcher Social Studies, Psychology FACULTY — 10 — THE RINGMASTERS Miss Mae Jennings Science, Biology Miss Beth Jordan Home Economics Mr. Fred McCoy Physical Education, Football Coach Mrs. Frank Morgan Social Studies Mr. Frank Morgan Chemistry, Physics Miss Juanita Phillips Librarian Miss Marie Reynolds Glee Club Mr. G. C. Roberson Mathematics, Driver Training, Basketball Coach Miss Ethel Roberts Mathematics, Geography Miss Farrah Rust Home Ecojiomics Mrs. Rubye Wade English Mrs. Daphne Wall Mathematics Not Pictured: Miss Mickey Clements; Mr. Lawrence Luzenski; Miss Nancy Pafford; Mrs. Mildred Meredith, Secretary to Principal. FACULTY — 11 — B I m G-e WHERt’5 XottNSt SAM WITH ft Bo-pK?? ANDANTE SCOOP OFF DUTy TROUPERS OFF DUTY — 12 — CLASSES KING OF THE CLASSES SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Glenna Carrier Melvin Anderson Hobby Brown Don Moore Class Colors Red and White Motto “To strive, to seek, to find and not to yield’’ Flower lied Rose — 14 — THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1052 Richat!0 Bunyan Agee “Shorty” His artistic ability is exceptionally clever. Have w 3 ever seen him angry? Oh, no, never! Eths t yne Alderman “Ethelyne” The can paint and print and draw One of the most carefree people we ever saw. Mary Lucille Allen “Pill” Although we tease her and call her “Pill” As a versatile person she fills the bill. William Melvin Anderson “Skeeter” By h ; s jovial manner we know him on sight — As a friend and a sport he’s really all right. JOHNSEY JACQUELYNE ARTHUR “Johnse” On the basketball floor she can really shine. She has beauty and grace and a very keen mind. Ellwyn Howard Bailey “EUwyn” He’s carefree and happy all of the time In fact, he thinks “studying” is just a crime. Mary Elaine Baldwin “ Elaine ” Elaine’s efficiency and versatility Make_ her an interesting personality. Samuel Kelly Barnard “Sam” You can always tell when Sam’s around He’s our class cut-up and the big top’s clown. THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1052 Harold Dean Blevins “Jack” As president of our S. C. A., Jack’s been a success in every way. Retha Odenia Blue Retha ” The talking she does is practically nil. Yet she displays fine qualities of good will. Robert Henry Brown “Brown” Active, fun-loving and full of vim — It’s difficult to find another like him. Ophelia Mae Bugg “Phelie” We know we’ll soon hear wedding bells; For that’s what the ring on her fing- er tells. Marian Elizabeth Burnett “Sal” We know we can never forget our “Sal”; For she’s friendly, witty, and quite a gal. Iris Marie Burnopp “Beans” Her mild good nature and love for fun Make her well liked by everyone. Glenna Rhea Carrier “Glenna” With her courteous manner and strong convictions She will succeed, by our predictions. Neita Fay Cochran “Neita” Neita’s known for her sweetness and reserve: Great successes in life she’ll surely de- serve. THE SENIOR GLASS OF 1952 Nellie Frances Cochran “Nellie” On the basketball court she’s steadfast and steady For a life full of action, we’re sure she is ready. Elizabeth Lee DeHaven “Liz” She has fine traits too numerous to mention To her editorial duties she gave strict attention. Mattie Jean Duncan “Jean” Neatness and friendliness characterize Jean — Watch her make friends — you’ll see what we mean. Robert Carlton Duncan “Corky” “Cork” finds it hard to stay awake Except on the field or on the lake! June Allen Fortune “June” She regards her studies as very worth- while; And her clothes and manners are al- ways in style. Nancy Elm a Galway “Nancy” Nancy’s staunch, sincere and very frank; On the top of our list she’ll always rank. Frances Louise George “Frances” She’s filled with little magic dreams, And a flair for the unusual, so it seems. Anna Elizabeth Gibson “Ann” Her calm, quiet, gentle way attracts us We’re sure her sweetness comes from practice. THE SENIOR GLASS OF 1052 M. F. Hale, Jr. “M. F.” Although he’s quite and rather reserved. He did a fine job in the places he served. Geneva Baker Harris “Geneva” A pretty smile — a lovely face Have been combined with charm and grace. Herbert Rudolph Hartwell, Jr. “ Snapper ” His athletic ability is rather unique. He’s aggressive and has a manly phy- sique. Charles William Henderson “Hindu” He is gentle and quite shy, But there’s mischief in his eye. Darlene Pearl Hollandsworth “ Darlene ” She has a list of charms complete — So small, so bright, and yet so sweet. Harold Hollins “ Harold ” He left our class to seek a job He’s just ambitious — not a snob! Phyllis Jo Hollins “Phyllis” She possesses assets and talents galore When she turns on the charm, she is never a bore. Frances Nell Hutton “Frances” Frances is the possessor of a very fine trait — The ability to study and to concentrate. THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1952 Eunice Mae Kirtner “Eunice” She does her work most carefully And always acts respectfully. Donald Charles Landrum “Gawk” His mind is always free from care, And his sense of humor is very rare. Mary Ann Lawrence “Frog”’ For her rhythm and dancing she gains applause In her friendly manner there are no flaws. Shirley Joanne Leighton “Jo” You can’t always tell when she’s a- round For she’s quiet and hardly makes a scund. Helen Marie Lucas “Helen” She has a sweetness all her own, And reigned as Queen on our football throne. Lanora Ann Lusk “Mutsie” She’s won a place in our hearts with sweetness She’s known for her friendliness, kind- ness and neatness. Katherine Frances Mantz “Katherine” Many nice qualities and a singing voice Give. Katherine preference of many a choice. Alice Ann McCoy “Alice” She has a score of friends and pals; For she is one of our friendliest gals. Hfll THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1052 Charlie Withers Moncure “Monk” Charlie is a scholar in our estimation Full of love for learning and determ- ination. Donald Chumbley Moore “Bird-dog” We think Don’s wit is really keen, And he was the captain of our Cham- pion team. Charles Washington Motteshead, Jr. “Snout” Immaculate, well-groomed and refined To others he is always kind. Orpha Quesenberry “Orpha” Her warm and friendly ways and smile Make us know that she’s worthwhile. Garfield Madison Ramsey, Jr. “Garwood” In Photography he takes much pride. If studies and fun clash, he puts studies aside. Raymond Reed Ramsey “Eezer” His happy heart and his smiling face, Are known and admired in every place. Anne Zeigler Remsen “Zeigie” Her expressive smile so warm and merry Can make the darkest days seem cheery. Max Conway Rupe, Jr. “Junior” He’s a fine fellow beyond a doubt He’s what we call “a good ole scout.” THE SENIOR CLASS OF I9S2 James William Shumate “Shumatt” His fine attitude and congenial way Will bring him much success some day. Carter Wilson Smith “Carter Key” There’s no one finer than “Carter Key” He plans to study for the ministry. Stanley Jackson Smith “Jack” He’s wise, intelligent and unusually stable — To do great things we think he’s able. Robert James Smith “Smitty” We found him exceptionally reliable, Usually attentive and very compliable. Frank Thomas Sutherland “Cutie” Always laughing — never sad, Sometimes naughty, but never bad. Robert Simon Thornton “Thornton” His light laughter fills the air, And you’re always glad that Bobby’s there. Frances Louise Trail “Fran” Because she is so unassuming WeVe sure a great future is looming. Wilma Joyce Tuell “Tuell” That certain sparkle in her eye We hope will never, never die. THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1952 Theodore Jackson Viars “Ted” His athletic ability is really first rate And as a lover — WOW! He’s great! Joan Marie Walker “Joan” That she is friendly you will agree And she’s known by all for her loyalty. Betty Jo Weiss “Hot Dog” Take a look at those dark eyes that smile And notice also her fine cheerleading style. Harry Kenneth Williams “Harry” His personality is worth a ransom And have you noticed? He’s very handsome. William Edward Woodward “Tubby” Tubby is an unusual combination Of jubilant will and determination. Not Pictured: Neata Newby Hutton “Neata” She left us to become Jim’s wife And we wish them both success in life. — 22 — THE PASSING PARADE GLASS HISTORY “ Life Under the Big Top” In 1947 our class became a part of the great circus of life at Radford High School. Although we were 146 strong, we felt that we added very little to the performances, our role being chiefly that of learning. However, we admired the stars and were proud that we were from the same troupe as our District Champion Bobkittens. We elect- ed Glenna Carrier for our president and worked bard toward the won- derful party which we had at the “Rec. Hall” that spring. I h next year we began to feel more important as we assumed a few roles in the show and became dependable circus hands. Charlie Moncure was our leader. It was with great pride that we saw our Bob- kittens become District Champions, our Bobcats, State Champions and our Glee Club receive a distinguished rating at the District Music Festival. The fall of 1949 found us billed as minor attractions, still assist- ing eagerly, still looking up to the seniors adoringly and imitating them, dreaming of the day when we would succeed them in their specialties. Ted Viars was an able president. This year we were especially proud of the cast of “Submerged” which won a distinguished rating in the State Play Festival and the Bobkittens wbo were again District Cham- pions. Eleven members of our class were tapped for the Beta Club and three added their strength to a new feature, the wrestling team. A party at Chink Graham’s cabin was a highlight of the year. The next year sixty-nine of us took our places in the main tent, for we were now Juniors. Led on by our capable president, Bob Brown, it was soon obvious that we were to play a very definite part in this “greatest show on earth.” We labored faithfully at the ball games in order to finance our unique Junior-Senior prom, the theme of which was, “Club ’51.” Two more of our members were added to the Beta Club and we became aware of scientific talent in our group when one of our members, Charlie Moncure, won first place in the State Scientific Exhibit Contest. Thirteen of us were honored by being chosen to attend Bovs’ Girls’ State. The one-act play won distinguished in the District Play festival. As we ordered our class rings at the end of the year, which we thought could never be equalled in thrills, fun. and achievement, we found it hard to believe that we had only one more year under the Big Top. The autumn of 1951 — and suddenly ive were the stars! It seemed impossible that the past four years had whisked by so fast. We had unlimited responsibilities now, as Jack Blevins as- sumed his position as President of the. Student Council and Glenna was once more our class pres- ident. Many of us took our places as officers of the various clubs and organizations in the school. We were everywhere, a part of every act in the show — the “Oak Leaf,” the “Acorn,” the Glee did), the Band, the Cheerleaders, the Literary Team, the Bobcats, the Bobkittens. Excitement rode high when our boys’ basketball team won the District VI tournament. Our Dramatics depart- ment gained acclaim when the one-act play, “Andante,” received a distinguished rating in the Dis- trict Play festival. We presented a delightful three-act comedy for the senior play. When we were measured for our caps and gowns and received our calling cards and in- vitations, we became aware that our days at R.H.S. were numbered. We shall always hold dear the memory of the wonderful prom, “Heavenly Days,” given us by the Juniors at the Governor Tyler Hotel. ' Senior Assembly! Could it be possible that it was happening to us? Dressed in our white caps and gowns, we assumed the height of senior dignity and pride as we marched in to receive our red annuals. Having completed our final exams, we listened to an inspiring Baccalaureate sermon and were ready for our final performance. This was held on the night of June 3, 1952, when sixtv- two members of our troupe marched down the aisle as seniors for the last time to the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance.” With our knees shaking slightly, we controlled the tremor in our voices as we gave our Commencement speeches and received our diplomas, keeping in mind our motto, Io strive, to seek, to find, but not to yield.” As we left the stage we knew so well, our minds were kaleidos- copes of memories. — 23 — AROUND THE BIG TOF OliR FUTURE HOME MAKERS BMO.ttMOS, AMft! STUD (?) HatL KEEP youR £yes on THe Ct -P y — 24 — SENIOR PROPHECY After graduation from high school I became an aerial cheerleader and tight rope walker. One night when my stand-in offered to relieve me of my performance, I decided to walk down the midway and catch some of the sideshows. Several of the tight rope walkers had been raving about the good-looking chap who had recently joined the troupe. He was reputed to be the most famous hypnotist in America, so I headed straight for that section of tents. As I approached the sideshow community, I heard a vociferous barker yelling, “Don’t miss the greatest act on the lot. Harry Williams, famous hypnotist, can make you believe you’re an onion or tbe King of Utopia. Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, and see with your own eyes the apparently impossible accomplishment of this man who can ‘send you’ right out of this world ! Hurry! Hurry! Don’t miss the show.” “Fake,” I thought, as I sauntered on toward the ticket box. I bad always been skeptical about hypnotism. After being pushed and shoved, elbowed and squashed, I eased into the tent and saw, to my surprise, a very handsome man whom I recognized as one of my high school classmates. He had always been a clown in high school — now he was supposed to be a hypnotist. “Fake,” I again thought. But at that moment I realized that his piercing dark eyes were fixed upon me and he was beckoning for me to come to the platform and be his subject. It all seemed so silly — but I cooperated and stepped to the platform. He asked what my greatest desire was and I told him that my wants were few, but I’d like to know wbat had become of all our classmates. He informed me that he could make it possible for me to see the class in review if I would allow him to have complete control of my mind. Soon I felt myself giving in to his hypnotic influence and while under this spell, I wit- nessed the following telepathic projections : A big celebration and parade is being plannd in Radford for tbe ex-professional foot- ball star, BOB THORNTON, who finally broke the rest of his limbs and had to retire. KATHERINE MANTZ, the famous opera star, has recently given up her career to marry “SCOOP” WOODWARD, outstanding journalist and sportswriter. DONALD LANDRUM and CARTER SMITH have perfected a new delicacy for The Alfalfa Dairies, “All Day lee Cream Cones.” NEATA HUTTON is now managing her husband’s fan mail from his latest movie, “I Wear the Pants.” MARIE BURNOPP, having completed her eighth divorce, has decided to remarry her first husband. She is still looking for the “right one.” ETHELYNE ALDERMAN and DICK AGEE are instructors at their “We Draw It, You Name It” Art School. CHARLIE MONCURE has recently won the “Trip to the Moon” Scholarship for his 2000 word theme on “Why I Like Green Cheese.” GENEVA HARRIS’S quintuplets, five beautiful little girls with blue eyes and black hair, have won numerous child photography contests. GARFIELD RAMSEY, noted photographer, won the Life Magazine photography contest last year with their picture. LUCILLE ALLEN is the director of “The Hour Without Charm” radio program, featur- ing SAM BARNARD and his “Magic Ukelele.” TED VIARS has recently appeared at the “RAMSEY Theater” in the Broadway smash hit, “The Return of Valentino.” “What A Babe!” written by MELVIN ANDERSON, is the year’s best selling pocket novel. BETTY WEISS will soon celebrate the making of her first million from the profits of her “Footlong Hot Dog Stands” throughout the country. MARIAN BURNETT, Hollywood dress designer, has just finished designing costumes for HELEN LUCAS to wear in her next movie, “The Queen and I. — 25 — SENIOR PROPHECY (Continued) BILL HENDERSON, Chief Justice of the U. S. Supreme Court, lias just sentenced JIM SHUMATE to 25 years at Sing- Sing. “Shumate” just couldn’t resist the big money offered at the “Yukillum Weburium Funeral Home.” owned by BOBBY BROWN. While on a nation wide lecturing tour, PHYLLIS HOLLINS, JEAN DUNCAN, and NEITA COCHRAN will stop at their old Alma Mater to discuss the fine points of debating. The account of M. F. HALE’S “Hades Drivers” was given front page headlines in the “REMSEN Weekly Review.” It seems that one of his drivers, ELLWYN BAILEY, gave a sensational driving exhibition by plunging a Chevrolet through a wall of flame. NELLIE COCHRAN is a “Barker” with the Barnum and Bailey Circus. She used GAL- WAY’S Gargle to strengthen her voice. It has just been learned hv cablegram that SHIRLEY LEIGHTON, missionary into the wilds of South Africa, lias had a very narrow escape from headhunters. She had been using a formula gvien to her by RETHA BLUE on how to grow longer hair and the headhunters couldn’t resist. The JACK BLEVINS “It Pays to he Illiterate” program is a current favorite among TV watchers. The jackpot is now $(5000 as no one can answer the question, “Who Discovered North Carolina ?” FRANCES GEORGE is now teaching Physical Education at R.H.S. She waited until her senior year at high school before she discovered she had a “hidden talent” for gym. DON MOORE, retired butcher, has taken up the pastime for raising and breeding bird dogs and has built up quite a reputation for his establishment, “Don’s Doghouse.” ELAINE BALDWIN has been receiving numerous letters, written to her by the love- lorn, for her column, “Help!” in the Radford Blabber. The most recently published one was from a Mr. HAROLD HOLLINS on how to avoid the opposite sex. MARY ANN LAWRENCE is an entertainer and dancer at “The Golden River Nite Club” — owned and operated by I.ANORA I. LUSK. ANNA GIBSON, having realized the value of hospital insurance, is now the top sales- woman for “Sky High Hospital Insurance.” CORKY DUNCAN has won nation-wide acclaim for his unique invention, “The Eyelid Prop,” which has been installed in all classrooms to aid students in staying awake during classes. GLENNA CARRIER is on the Police force in Radford. (She got her experience in lunch line keeping the lower classmen in order.) SNAPPER HARTWELL is a professor of English at the “MOTTESHEARD School of Concentration.” OPHELIA BUGG, noted psychiatrist, has written a new hook called. “Marriage Can Be Fun. In More Ways Than One.” She cites her own case as an example. DARLENE HOLLANDS- WORTH is one of her patients, for Darlene has a new kind of complex. She has left ten men waiting at the church during the past two years. JUNE FORTUNE has obtained her chauffeur’s license and is busily engaged in trans- porting passengers to and from basketball games in her Dodge Deluxe. She is particularly in- terested in ARTHUR’S Aces, the national championship girls’ team. FRANCES HUTTON and EUNICE KIRTNER are turning out secretaries by the dozen in their “Type-Right” School of Business. ORPHA QUESENBERRY has established a “Night School For Intelligent Blondes” at her estate in Tomahawk Valley. Her star pupils are ALICE McCOY, FRANCES TRAIT., JOYCE TUELL, and JOAN WALKER. MAX RLTPF, and BOBBY SMITH have a transfer line, whose slogan is, “It’ll soon be gone, ’cause we’re moving it on.” Their most satisfied customer is the “SLITHF.RI.AND and SMITH Chicken Ranch.” Suddenly the hypnotic spell was broken and I found myself looking into the eyes of my friend and former classmate, Harry Williams. Now I believe in hypnotism! — Elizabeth DeHaven. — 26 — SENIOR WILL We, the 1952 Senior ( ' lass of Radford High School, being in good mental and physical con- dition and realizing that we possess many favorable attributes and talents, which are coveted by those who will try, no doubt in vain, to take our places, do bequeath said assets in the following manner : CARTER SMITH leaves his “way with the women’’ to “Nig” Talbert. ETHELYNE ALDERMAN leaves her drawing ability to Dot Chambers. MARIE BURNOPP 1 eaves her cow-girl boots t Mary Ann Fortune. DON MOORE leaves his ring and nickname to “Little Birddog” Austin. JOAN WALKER leaves her scholastic achievements to Pat Smith. FRANCES GEORGE 1 eaves her vivid imagination to Margaret Strader. HELEN LUCAS leaves to next year’s football queen the thrill of reigning over Homecoming activities. JIM SHUMATE leaves to “Horse” Harmon his ability to make correct football predictions. OPHELIA BUGG lea ves her temper to Frank Russell. MAX RUPE bequeaths his dramatic ability to Kenneth Brooks. MARY ANN LAWRENCE leaves her tap dancing ability to the Floyd Ward students of R. FI. S. JACK BLEVINS leaves his ability to entertain and amuse to “Burnie.” MARIAN BURNETT leaves her love of fun to Janet Moore. DARLENE HOLLANSWORTH leaves her valuable gift for friendship to Shirley Gwinn and Jean Hensley. JOHNSEY ARTHUR leaves her ability to “foul out” in basketball games to Pete Moore. FRANCES HUTTON leaves her quiet ways to Jeanne Powell. TED VIARS 1 eaves his fear of feminine flirts to Bobby Jordan. KATHERINE MANTZ leaves her musical talents to Elizabeth Austin. BETTY WEISS leaves her many boy friends to Betty Jean Grayson. “SNAPPER” HARTWELI, leaves a “Violet” — not to be picked! PHYLLIS HOLLINS leaves her debating ability to Wesley Umberger. HARRY WILLIAMS leaves his friendliness and good looks to Jack Holt. FRANCES TRAIT, leaves her good disposition to Minnie Lee Dean. LANORA LUSK leaves her good times at “Silver Lake” to Shirley Swim. M. F. HALE leaves his reputation as a “careful” driver to Rufus DeHart. JOYCE TUELL leaves her office job to anyone with spunk enough to try it. FRANK SUTHERLAND leaves his “star” position on the basketball squad to “Jimbo.” ELAINE BALDWIN leaves her place as the only girl in Physics class to some lucky (?) girl next j ear. LUCILLE ALLEN leaves her many crushes to Doris Bocock. C. W. MOTTESHEARD makes one last attempt just to leave R. H. S. NELLIE COCHRAN leaves her position as an outstanding guard on the basketball team to Jean Whitt. CPIARLIE MONCURE bequeaths his beloved camera to Sherman Nelson. RAYMOND RAMSEY lets Donald Phillips have his job as usher at the Radford Theatre. “TUBBY” WOODWARD leaves his knack for being “In” on everything to Albert Luger. ORPHA QUESENBERRY leaves her agreeableness and dependability to Sonny Howell. BOBBY BROWN leaves his love of dancing, especially to “Jitterbug,’ to Dickie Kesling. ALICE Me COY leaves her habitual neatness to Donna Townsend and Louise Zimmerman. JUNE FORTUNE leaves her pocketbook to anyone with strength enough to carry it around. MELVIN ANDERSON leaves his “flirtations” to Bobby Buckland. (As if Buckland needed any more.) RETHA BLUE leaves her abundant crop of curly tresses to all the boys being initiated into the Varsity Club next year. DONALD LANDRUM leaves his physique to Carl Jones. — 27 — SENIOR WILL (Continued) GLENNA CARRIER leaves her gift for “inventing” new cheerleading yells to Ann Keister. DICK AGEE wills his drawings of “Beowulf” to Mrs. Wade’s future English classes. BOB THORNTON decided lie liked R. H. S. too well and is going to he with us a while longer. JEAN DUNCAN leaves her ability to he nice to everyone to Jayne Morgan. EUNICE KIRTNER leaves her reserved manner to Star Perkins. BOBBY SMITH leaves his knowledge of mechanics to Ferdy Perrow. HAROLD HOLLINS leaves his “surprising engagements” to Ronnie Rupe. “CORKY” DLTNCAN leaves his “Hot Rod” to “Greek” Stamatas. NEATA HUTTON leaves the name “Newby” to Charlotte. (She doesn’t need it anymore.) SAM BARNARD leaves his “classroom antics” and his humorous “prevarications” to Tommy Cook. JACK SMITH leaves his curly, red hair to Floyd Spencer. ANNE REMSEN leaves her many stylish clothes to Jean DeHart. “LIZ” DeHAVEN leaves the mischievous twinkle in her eye to Pat Bryant. BILL HENDERSON leaves his ability to “go places” to Charlie Sutphin. GENEVA HARRIS leaves her book “The Successful Wife” to Betty Sue Siler. ANNA GIBSON leaves her sweetness to Peggj Williams. GARFIELD RAMSEY wills his little red scooter to Howard “Buckshot” Hill. NANCY GALWAY leaves her ability to ask questions to Bobby Bowles. NEITA COCHRAN leaves her loyalty to Nancy Smyth. ELLWY N BAILEY leaves his ability to “rest” first and then work to Mickey Lemmon. SHIRLEY LEIGHTON leaves her ability to make good impressions on her boss to Frances Sutphin. To MR. ROBINSON we leave hope and faith that there’ll never be another class equal to the headaches caused by the Class of ’52. To MRS. WADE we leave an extra free period so she can get all her work done. To MISS DOBYNS we leave a Solid Geomerty class that will stay in class. (Try a new lock.) To MRS. DOUGHERTY we leave a constitution for the Dramatics Club in hopes that she has a more cooperative organization next year. To MISS PHILLIPS we leave our fond regrets that we couldn’t ever seem to get our ACORN assignments in on time. To MISS FURROW we leave the remnants of the few typewriters we attempted to use and a hope that her future clas ses are more “businesslike.” To MR. MORGAN we leave an interested and industrious Physics class that will know how to work problems correctly. To Coaches ROBERSON and McCOY we leave our best wishes for the building of more outstanding ball teams at If. II. S. To MISS REYNOLDS we leave our hopes that her next year’s “Soprano Section” in Glee Club will be as good as we have been and have as much fun as the group this year. To ALL THE FACULTY we leave the peaceful quiet caused by our departure and our sincere thanks for their patience in trying to understand and guide us during our five eventful years at R. H. S. — 28 — SNAPSHOTS • 29 — TIGHT ROPE WALKERS OFFICERS Wally Andrews iolet Dalton Secretary Treasurer ... Jean Wiiitt Roger Altizer JUNIORS First Rou — Roger Altizer, Wally Andrews, Johnny Atkinson, Elizabeth Austin. Peggy Austin, Frances Baker, Frankie Baker. Second Row-Cindy Baldwin, Lola Bess, Doris Bocock, Bobby Bowles, Kenneth Brooks, Pat Bryant, Nancy Burgess. Third Row — Jimmy Burnett, Sonny Carnes, Dorothy Chambers, Peggy Chambers Patsy Clear, Edward Collier, Colleen Cord. Y L ' namDeis ’ Fourth Row — Violet Dalton, Lacy Davis, Peggy DeHart, Rufus DeHart, Louise Estes, Mary Ann Fortune, Barbara Franklin. Fiftli Row Bobby Graham, Betty Jean Grayson, Helen Harless, Johnny Harmon, Tommy Hassell, Lois Hedge. TIGHT ROTE WALKERS JUNIORS First Row — Jack Holt, Patsy Howell, Sonny Howell, Carl Jones, Janet Jones, Anne Keister, Dickie Kesling. Second Row — Carolyn Lawrence, Jim McCraw, Mary Beth McGahey, Janet Moore, Jeanne Moore, Jayne Morgan, Don Mottesheard. Third Row — Sherman Nelson, Beverly Otey, Don Phillips, Jean Powell, Joyce Ridpath, Dean Roop, Ronnie Rupe. Fourth Row — Dick Shumate, Ann Smith, Pat Smith, Nancy Smyth, Margaret Strader, Ambrose Stump, Charlie Sutphin. Fifth Row — Frances Sutphin, Robert Talbert, Jeanne Whitt, Frankie Wilson, Guy Wirt, Bruce Wood, Not Pictured — Esther Brooks, Joyce Browning, Charlotta Cadle, Kenneth Estes, David Godbey, Albert Lugar, Don Midkiff, Dick Stamatas, Tommy Stump, Otis Wilson. HIGH DIVERS SOPHOMORES OFFICERS President .... Denny Hammack Vice-Pres Mack Harvey Secretary Ferdy Perrow Treasurer Ted Wood First Row — Velma Ander- son, Billy Andrews, Everett Andrews, Juanita Baker, John Barnard. Second Row — Delores Bishop, Bobby Buekland, Nancy Camper, Joan Cham- bers, Lois Cheatham. Third Row — Tommy Cook, Judy Cure, Howard Dean, Dons DeHart, Bessie DeLung. Fourth Row — Edward Dob- bins, Annabel Farmer, Mar- garet Farmer, Janet Francis, Julie Furlong. Fifth Row — Nancy Gallo- way, Barbara Gibson, Ynema Gibson, Gene Grayson, Shirley Gwinn. Sixth Row — Denny Ham- mack, Arlene Hammond, Mack Harvey, Paul Hendrix, Jean Hensley. Seventh Row — Gray Hines, Patty Hoover, Phillip Hughes, Bobby Jordan, Shirley Kirby. Eighth Row — Betty Kirtner, Mickey Leach, Ernestine Leighton, Mickey Lemmon, Lula Long, Catherine Lum. HIGH DIVERS SOPHOMORES First Row — Ruby Mannon, Roy McGlothin, Sylvia Mead- or, Charliss McKay, Elizabeth Miller. Second Row — Pete Moore, Douglas Morris, Charles Mu- sick, Maggie Myers, Charlotte Newby. Third Row — Lanny New- comb, John Otey, Star Per- kins, Ferdie Perrow, Doris Poff. Fourth Row — Mary Rash, Emmitt Ratcliffe, Phillip Rat- cliffe, Audrey Ridgeway, Treva Ross. Fifth Row — Shelby Shaeffer, Marie Showalter, Richard Smith, Floyd Spencer, Martha Sullivan. Sixth Row — Shirley Swim, Donna Townsend, Sammy Turner, Tom Turner, Wesley Umberger. Seventh Row — Juanita Warf, Phoebe Way, Betsy Weaver, Norma Webb, Shirley Whitt, Robert Widener. Eighth Row — G. W. Will- iams, Peggy Williams, Ted Wood, Bernie Young, Dawn Young, Louise Zimmerman. Not Pictured — Peggy Arthur, Josephine Bennett, Gerry Gibson, Janice Hoover, Ed- mond Kirtner, Eugene Loving, James Puckett, Bobby Rat- cliffe, Don Ratcliffe, Cornellia Scott, Gerry Thornton. CLOWNS FRESHMEN OFFICERS President Joe Hearne Vice-President Raymond Shelburne Secretary Bill King First Row — Denny Akers, Nancy Alls, Elwood Ayers, Eleanor Bess, Janice Bess. Second Row — Jimmy Bishop, Lloyd Bowman, Doris Brown, Donnie Burch, Bobby Caldwell. Third Row — Janie Cayton, John Charlton, Wesley Coch- ran, Mary Cromer, Mary Crowder. Fourth Row — Whitt Davis, Minnie Lee Dean, Edna Dob- bins, Esther Dobbins, Eloise Dobbins. Fifth Row — James Dobbins, Roy Dobbins, Ralph Dobbins, Charles Duncan, Helen El- dridge. Sixth Row — Wayne Flinch- um, Billy Franklin, Dick Franklin, Jim Graham, Jo- hanna Hackman. Seventh Row — Betty Hai- slip, Preston Hall, Nancy Hamby, Emmitt Harris, Ken- neth Harris. Eighth Row — Joe Hearne, Howard Hill, Hazel Hoback, Shirley Hollins, Willard Jones. Ninth Row — Bill King, Jean Linkous, Lois Lorton, Hubert Matney, Carol Medley. CLOWNS FRESHMEN First Row — Billy MeCraw, Richard McGuire, Helen Mid- kiff, James Miles, John Miles. Second Row — Bonnie Mont- gomery, Bill Morrow, Julie Mundie, Paul Muse, Billie Joyce Myers. Third Row — Virginia Pelter, James Pillars, Shelby Poole, Billy Ratcliffe, Carl Ratcliffe. Fourth Row— Ann Reese, Peggy Reeves, Ann Roane, Phillip Salyer, Raymond Shel- burne. Fifth Row — Lois Showalter, Shelby Showalter, Betty Sue Siler, John Slusher, Jack Smith. Sixth Row — Peggy Smith, Polly Smith, Richard Smith, Glenna Spraker, Mary Staf- ford. Seventh Row — Nora Strawn, Alice Sturdivant, Phoebe Sturdivant, Everett Sutphin, Phyllis Sutphin. Eighth Row — Charles Thornton, George Turner, Euna Viers, Betty Wade, Alice Weaver. Ninth Row — Nancy White, Carl Whitt, Molly Whitt, Joyce Wickham, Connie Wil- son, Larry Wood. Not Pictured — Margaret Bailey, Jean DeHart, Joe Franklin, Richard Franklin, Danny Gilbert, Janice Hanks, Donna Hall, Hilton Humphries, Elizabeth Hylton, Peggy Jones, Billy Saunders, Ricftard Sparks, Richard Turner, Bon- nie Walker, Bobby Weaver, Edward Webb. MIDGETS First Row — Emma Louise Akers, Nancy Allison, Jack- son Altizer, Winfred Barton, Jr., Marshall Bennett, Paul Bird, Jr. Second Row — Myrtle Bishop, James Blanken- ship, Rita Bond, Frances Brewer, Andy Brinkley, Marvin Brown. Third Row — Johnny Browning, Dotty Buckland, Wade Burleson, James Burnette, Eleanor Byers, Robin Caldwell. Fourth Row — Herman Caves, Jack Chappell, Leon- ard Alvin Cochran, Peggy Cochran, Sue Coe, Sherman Ambrose Collier. Fifth Row — Luther Con- ner, Edward Cord, Jacque- line Crawford, Bette Davis, Carolyn DeHaven, Ann Disney. Sixth Row Barbara Dobbins, Billie Dobbins, Joann Dobbins, Bobby Dud- ley, Jerry Duncan, Maurice Lee Earles. Seventh Row — Bobby Farmer, Elizabeth Farmer, Rachel Flinchum, James Foster, Betty Sue Fox, Donny Galloway. Eighth Row — Ann Good- win, Bobby Graham, Mari- am Hall, Buck Hagy James Harless, Bobby Harris. Ninth Row — Nathan Hawley, Billy Hearington, Charles Hedge, Edward Helvey, Kenneth Bentley Hite, Frank Joseph Holli- day. MIDGETS First Row — Sonny Hoover, Patsy Jarrett, Susanne Jett, Bobby Jones, Sanford Jones, Douglas Keller. Second Row — Tommy Kent, Doris Kesling, Her- bert Kirtner, Billy Kiser, Ronnie Lawson, Freddy Leedy. Third Row — Joan Linda- mood, Billy Long, Larry Long, Russell Mantz, Terry McCraw, Donnie McDaniel. Fourth Row — Jimmy Mc- Guire, Mary McPeak, Charles Miller, Noel Mitch- ell, Neva Lee Morgan, Donald Morris. Fifth Row — Neil Nimmo, Hubert Perdue, Bennie Neill Powell, Robert Proctor, Sonny Quesenberry, Ella Mae Ratcliffe. Sixth Row — Notie Idell Ratcliffe, Bennie Ridpath, Michael Ripley, Gerald Roberts, Lina Rodgers, Martha Russell. Seventh Row — Ira Saw- yer, John Simpkins, Willie Lee Sowers, Harrington Speed, Doris Spencer, Bobby Staley. Eighth Row — Nancy St. Clair, Joan Sullivan, Charlie Sutphin, Franklin Thomas, Louella Thompson, Albert Tolley, Jerry Viers. Ninth Row — Bill Wall, Nancy Weikel, Howard Williams, John Williams, Mary Bob Wirt, Steve Wine- sette, Joie Young. Not Pictured — Jerry Andrews, Avis Breeden, Rita Campbell, Frances Carroll, Ann Clark, Wanda Cochran, Billie Cone, Don- ald Davis, Joe Davis, Bar- bara DeHart, Eloise Dob- bins, Betty Lou Farmer, Barbara Fortune, Carolyn Gunter, Janice Hoback, Buddy Hurt, Johnny Jones, Bill Jordan, Darlene Leigh- ton, Marvin Lowry, Rud- olph McPeak, Margaret Mills, James Morrison, Nancy Murdock, Linda Neal, James Poff, Doris Thompson, Bette Williams, Kate Woods, Joyce Yearout. OUR STARS PERFORM GIRLS’ AND BOYS’ STATE First Row — Joan Walker, Darlene Hollanasworth, Alice McCoy, Helen Lucas, Glenna Carrier, Lucille Allen, Elizabeth DeHaven, Elaine Baldwin. Second Row — Bill Woodward, Ted Viars, Bobby Brown, Harry Williams, Charlie Moncure. BUSINESS MANAGERS OF OAK LEAF Left to right — Bill Woodward, Johnny Atkinson, Elaine Baldwin, Violet Dalton. — 38 - ACTIVITIES NOW FOR OUR EVER-FOFULAR THE ACORN STAFF First Row — Ynema Gibson, Peggy Williams, Colleen Cord, Pat Bryant, Dawn Young, Elizabeth Miller, Patty Hoover. Second Row — Betsy Weaver, Julie Furlong, Delores Bishop, Frances George, Julie Mundie, Donna Townsend, Wally Andrews, Harry Williams, Betty Grayson, Pat Smith, Bobby Bowles, Doris Bocock, Nancy Smyth, Betty Weiss. Third Row — Katherine Mantz, Sylvia Meador, Lucille Allen, Louise Zimmer- man, Anne Remsen, Jayne Morgan, Cindy Baldwin, Sonny Howell, Johnny Harman, Denny Hammack, Howard Dean, Lanny Newcomb, Bobby Buckland, Dick Kesling, Frankie Wilson, Pete Moore, Wesley Umberger. Not Pictured — Neata Hutton. TOP PERFORMANCES OF THE SEASON Published six issues containing six pages each. STAFF OFFICIALS Editor Harry Williams Assistant Editor Wally Andrews Easiness Managers .... Pat Bryant, Neata Hutton Advisor Miss Phillips Business Advisor Miss Ruby Dobyns SIDE SHOWS STUDENT COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION First Row ( seated ) — Bobby Brown, Johnsey Arthur, Bill Woodward, Jean DeHart, Peggy Williams, Jack Blevins, Johnny Atkinson, Elizabeth De- Haven, Glenna Carrier, Carolyn Lawrence, Betty Weiss, Lucille Allen. Second Row — Joe Hearne, Polly Smith, Nancy Weikel, Anne Remsen, Marian Burnett, Anne Smith, Virginia Pelter, Delores Bishop. Third Row — Denny Hammack, Jim Shumate, Wally Andrews, Bobby Jordan, Don Moore, Ted Viars, Bobby Caldw T ell, Melvin Anderson, Harry Williams, Charlie Moncure, Carter Smith. Not Pictured — Frankie Wilson, Joan Walker, Phyllis Hollins, Charles Hedge, Jack Holt, Bill King. TOP PERFORMANCES OF THE SEASON Sponsored Junior Red Cross, Tuberculosis and March of Dimes Campaigns. Sponsored the traditional White Christmas, Sponsored Basketball Programs Sponsored the Homecoming Dance. OFFICERS President Jack Blevins Vice-President Johnny Atkinson Secretary Peggy Williams Treasurer Jean DeHart Advisor Mrs. R. F. Morgan — 41 — SINCERE IN THEIR EFFORTS BETA CLUB First Row — Elizabeth DeHa ven, Elaine Baldwin. Second Row — Jayne Morgan. Patsy Howell, Pat Bryant, Betty Grayson, Mary MeGahey. Third Row — Eunice Kirtner, Frances Hutton, Helen Lucas, Lucille Allen, Glenna Carrier, Violet Dalton, Joan Walker, Orpha Quessenberry, Dean Roop. Fourth Row — Pat Smith, Frances George, Charlie Moncure, Sonny Howell, Bill Woodward. TOP PERFORMANCES OF THE SEASON Entertained Alumni at a Homecoming Tea, Sponsored One-Act Play Program, Sponsored a Skirt and Sweater Hop, Sent Delegates to State Convention in Richmond. OFFICERS President Lucille Allen Vice-President Violet Dalton Secretary Glenna Carrier Treasurer Helen Lucas Advisors Miss Allene Elkins Mrs. Rubve Wade — 42 — TO BRING YOU TOF ENTERTAINMENT DRAMATICS CLUB First Row — Lois Lorton, Sylvia Meador, Connie Wilson, Johanna Hackman, Julie Furlong, Ann Reese, Pat Smith, Bonnie Walker, Violet Dalton, Doris Bocock, Nancy Smyth, Frances George, Colleen Cord, Cindy Baldwin, Elizabeth DeHaven, Elizabeth Austin, Jean Duncan. Secoyid Row — Minnie Lee Dean, Louise Zimmerman, Star Perkins, Polly Smith, Jean DeHart, Barbara Franklin, Betty Siler, Betty Grayson, Anne Remsen, Don Moore, Lucille Allen, Betty Weiss, Glenna Carrier, Peggy Chambers, Janet Moore, Jean Powell. Third Row — Jimmy McCraw, Bobby Thornton, Katherine Mantz, Mary Ann Lawrence, Max Rupe, Delores Bishop, Bill King, Paul Hendrix, Bobby Buckland, Donna Townsend, Bobby Jordan, Ted Viars, Pete Moore, Jack Blevins, Johnny Atkinson, Elaine Baldwin, Bill Woodward, Charlie Moncure, Bobby Bowles, Mickey Leach, Gene Grayson, Lanny Newcomb, Mack Harvey, Margaret Strader, Carolyn Lawrence, Peggy Williams, Betsy Weaver, Patty Hoover, Elizabeth Miller. TOP PERFOMANCES OF THE SEASON Presented a Program of One-Act Plays, Presented a Radio Program, Presented a School Assembly Pro- gram. , OFFICERS President Bill Woodward Vic e-President Elaine Baldwin Secretary - - Charlie Moncure Advisor Mrs. Dale Dougherty — 43 — THE LEADERS OF THE TROUPE KEY CLUB First Row — Charlie Sutphin, Sonny Howell, Ferdie Perrow, Wesley Umberger. Second Row — Bobby Brown, Harry Williams, Jim Shumate, Pete Moore, Gene Grayson, Melvin Anderson, Charlie Moncure, Denny Hammack, Jack Blevins, Bobby Smith, Bill Woodward. Third Row — Jimmy Burnett, Dickie Shumate, Snapper Hartwell, Jim Mc- Craw, Wally Andrews, Ted Viars, Bobby Jordan, Johnny Atkinson, Don Moore, Corky Duncan. Not Pictured — Rufus DeHart, Howard Dean, Jack Holt. TOP PERFORMANCES OF THE SEASON Assisted with collection of blood for Blood Bank, sent delegates to the Key Club convention, assisted civic organizations. OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Advisors .... Bobby Brown Jack Holt Harry Williams Mr. W. W. Robinson Mr. J ohn Dodson DID DOUDLE WORK DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIONS Left to Right — Joyce Tuell, Otis Wilson, Billy Henderson, Garfield Ramsey, Anna Gibson, Sam Barnard, Frances Hutton, Carl Jones, Kenneth Estes, Jack Smith, C. W. Mottesheard, Ophelia Bugg, Harold Hollins. Center (left ) — Carter Smith, Mr. Hatcher, (right ) — Dick Agee. TOP PERFORMANCES OF THE SEASON Held D. O. Club banquet, presented one-act Comedy, attended em- ployer-Employee Banquet. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Coordinator ... OFFICERS Carter Smith I) ick Agee Frances Trail Ambrose Stump W. B. Hatcher — 45 — TO DISCOVER NEW MATERIAL CHI BETA PI Lejt to Right — Julie Furlong, Julie Mundie, Charlie Moncure, Mack Harvey, Johnny Harmon, Johanna Hackman, Pat Smith, Lanny Newcomb, Donna Tov nsend, Frances George. Not Pictured — Colleen Cord, Bill Woodward, Howard Dean, Minnie Dean. TOP PERFORMANCES OF THE SEASON Members worked on individual projects which were submitted in compe- tition at the state district open house at Blacksburg. One member, Charlie Moncure, participated in the National Annual Science Talent Search, Spon- sored by Westinghouse, submitted projects to be judged at the Virginia Junior Academy of Science. OFFICERS Prcsiden t lice- President Secretary Treasurer .... — Advisors Miss Mae Jennings Charlie Moncure Mack Harvey Pat Smith Colleen Cord Mr. R. F. Morgan — 46 — FROM EVERY LAND LANGUAGE CLUB First Row — Shirley Whitt, Jean Hensley, Mary Rash, Marie Showalter, Joyce Wickham, Jayne Morgan, Patty Hoover, Lois Lorton, Bonnie Walker, Maggie Myers. Louise Zimmerman. Secoyid Row — Louise Estes, Judy Cure, Julie Mundie, Johanna Hackman, Julie Furlong, Minnie Dean, Jean DeHart, Polly Smith, Connie Wilson, Betty Siler, Mary Stafford, Nora Strawn, Anne Reese. Third Row — Charles Duncan, Robert Widener, Shelby Shaeffer, Velma Anderson, Betty Wade, Joan Chambers, Shirley Kirby, Donna Townsend, Doris DeHart, Martha Sullivan, Star Perkins, Betsy Weaver, Elizabeth Miller, Nancy Camper, Peggy Arthur, Ann Roane, Nellie Cochran. Fourth Row — Phillip Hughes, Bobby Buckland, Denny Hammack, Charlie Moncure, Bobby Jordan, Jack Blevins, Ted Viars, Don Moore, Gene Gray- son, Lanny Newcomb, Mickey Leach, Mack Harvey, Bill King, G. W. Williams. Not Pictured — Denny Akers, Bob Caldwell, Whitt Davis, James Graham, James Miles, John Miles, Ray Shelbourne, Phillip Salyer, Howard Dean, Howard Hill, Jack Smith, Donna Hall, Charliss McKay, Joyce Wickham, Bobby Graham, Joan Walker, Anne Remsen, Tommy Hassell, Jean Hensley, Charlotte Newby, Jean Powell, Shirley Whitt, Billy Franklin, Joe Hearne, Joyce Ridpath, Everett Sutphin. TOP PERFORMANCES OF THE SEASON Presented a Radio Program, Initiated new members, Bought pins for club members, Held special meetings with -speakers from foreign countries. OFFICERS President Joan Walker Secretary-Treasurer — Jayne M ORGAN Advisor - Mrs. H. C. Graybeal — 47 — AND BRING THEM HOME HOME ECONOMICS First Row — Colleen Cord, Jean Linkous, Shelby Poole, Violet Dalton, Mary Ann Fortune. Second Row — Martha Sullivan, Janet Moore, Peggy Austin, Anne Remsen, Nancy Smyth, Janet Jones, Lucille Allen. Third Row — Helen Lucas, Janice Bess, Jean Powell, Shirley Swim, Doris Bocock, Betty Wade, Peggy DeHart, Joyce Wickham, Audrey Ridgeway. Not Pictured — Alice McCoy. TOP PERFORMANCES OF THE SEASON Contributed to World Christmas Festival, adopted Pen Pals, bought U. N. E. S. C. O. Stamps, Held social for new members, Members attended UNESCO Stamps, held social for new members, members attended State and Federal Meetings, held Mother-Daughter Banquet, made cookies for veterans. OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Advisor . Colors — Red and White Motto — ‘‘Toward New Horizons” Anne Remsen Peggy Austin Janet M OORE M autha Sullivan Miss Beth Jordan FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT OR CRITICISM DEBATE CLUB Left to Right — Phyllis Hollins, Jean Duncan, Polly Smith, Bonnie Walker, Charlie Moncure, Minnie Dean, Bill King, Jean DeHart, Lanny Newcomb, Betty Siler. Not Pictured — Rufus DeHart, Joan Walker, Neata Hutton. TOP PERFORMANCES OF THE SEASON Entered Debate Tournament, studied debate Materials and Debate Methods. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer OFFICERS Phyllis Hollins Charlie Moncure Joan Walker Neata IIutton Advisors Miss Allene Elkins Gold and Black Mrs. Dale Dougherty Colors NO SHOW WOULD BE COMPLETE GLEE CLUB First Row — Jean Hensley, Shirley Gwinn, Glenna Carrier, Dawn Young, Ynema Gibson, Donna Townsend, Mary Ann Fortune, Helen Midkiff, Miss Reynolds, Polly Smith, Jean DeHart, Nancy Smyth, Bonnie Walker, Phoebe Way, Esther Dobbins, Maggie Myers. Second Roiv — Frances George, Elizabeth Austin, Ann Reese, Joanna Hack- man, Elizabeth DeHaven, Shelby Poole, Jean Linkous, Shirley Kirby, De- lores Bishop, LaNora Lusk, Mary Ann Lawrence, Arlene Hammond, Peggy Williams, Connie Wilson, Lois Lorton, Barbara Franklin, Louise Zimmer- man. Third Row — Virginia Pelter, Katherine Mantz, Hazel Hoback, Lucille Allen, Elaine Baldwin, Anne Remsen, Marian Burnett, Janie Cayton, Shirley Swim, Elizabeth Miller, Star Perkins, Phyllis Sutphin, Nancy Camper, Norma Webb, Carolyn Lawrence. Patty Hoover, Betty Siler. TOP PERFORMANCES OF THE SEASON Sent three girls to All State West Chorus in Lynchburg, presented pro- grams at local churches and for local civic clubs, presented radio program, presented school assembly programs, attended Spring Music Festival at Bluefield, Virginia, sent representatives to Mozart Festival at Charlottesville, — 50 — WITHOUT THE BAND BAND First Row — Bill Franklin, Wayne Flinchum, Donna Hall, Winfred Barton, Jack Charlton, Ray Shelburn, Frankie Young, Julie Furlong, Jerry Thornton. Second Row — Joy Young, James Miles, Andy Brinkley, Larry Long, Shirley Wheeler, Preston Hall, Frankie Wilson, Charles Duncan, Charlotte Newby, Everett Sutphin, Wade Burleson, Jan Wyatt, Ronnie Viars, Philip Hughes, Floyd Spencer. Third Row — Bonnie Sowers, Patsy Davis, Willard Jones, Jerry Burleson, Norma Jones, John Simpkins, Ronnie Lawson, Tommy Kent, Jimmy Morrison, John Miles, Douglas Hammond, John Goldsmith, Carl Rose- berry, Danny Marshall, Tommy Cochran. Fourth Row — Dick Smith, Don Mottesheard, James Foster, John Barnard, Wesley Cochran, Bob Proctor, Edward Cord, Bobby Alderman, Bill Morrow, Tommy Cook, Lanny Newcomb, Mack Harvey, Mickey Leach. Not Pictured — Ted Wood. Danny Gilbert, John Slusher, Rudolph McPeak, Bobby Buckland, Ferdy Perrow, Paul Hendrix, M. F. Hale, Bobby Gra- ham, John Williams. Majorettes— Mary Ann Fortune, Betty Haislip, Joan Chambers, Margaret Farmer, Drum Major; Nancy Galloway, Peggy Arthur, Sylvia Meador. Flag Twirlers — Charliss McKay, Peggy Jones. Not Pictured — Virginia Pelter. TOP PERFORMANCES OF THE SEASON Presented assembly programs, presented programs for civic clubs, participated in several parades, par- ticipated in Workshop Band, attended Spring Music Festival at Bluefield. AND KEEP THE BIG TOP SAFE STUDENT PATROL First Row — Connie Wilson, Dean Roop, Louise Zimmerman, Violet Dalton, Glenna Carrier, Jean Duncan, Peggy Chambers, Betty Weiss, Nancy Galway, Anne Remsen. Second Row — James Dobbins, Paul Muse, Donald Ratcliffe, Dickie Kesling, Sonny Howell, Ted Viars, Don Moore, Lanny Newcomb, Denny Hammack, Frankie Wilson, Jimmy Graham, Joe Hearne. Not Pictured — Janice Hoover. Richard Sparks. TOP PERFORMANCES OF THE SEASON Patrolled halls and lunch room, cooperated with S. C. A. to improve housekeeping at Radford High School, sponsored clean-up campaign. OFFICERS President Vice-President S ecre i a ry-Treas u rer Advisor Ted Viars Sonny Howell Don Moore Mr. Lawrence Luzenski — 52 — ATHLETICS — 53 — CHEERLEADERS Le t to Right: Glenna Carrier, Elizabeth DeHaven, Betty Jo Weiss, Marian Burn- ett, Elaine Baldwin, Ann Keister, Violet Dalton. TOP PERFORMANCES OF THE SEASON Performed at Football and Basketball Games, sponsored Cheerleaders’ Dance, presented assembly programs, sponsored Pep Rallies. HEAD CHEERLEADERS Marian Burnett Betty Jo Weiss ADVISOR Miss Juanita Phillips VARSITY FOOTBALL Bobby Thornton, right end; Ambrose Stump, right tackle; Corky Duncan, right guard; Melvin Anderson, center; Sonny Howell, left guard; Robert Talbert, left tackle; Jim McCraw, left end; Ted Viars, quarterback; Don Moore, right halfback; Bobby Jordan, fullback; and Snapper Hartwell, left halfback. Not Pictured: Bobby Brown, Jack Blevins, Rufus DeHart, Jack Holt, Bobby Buck- land, Bobby Bowles, Guy Wir,t Wally Andrews, Roger Altizer, Howard Dean, Dick Stamatas, Denny Hammack. TOP PERFORMANCES OF THE SEASON We They Sept. 14 — Narrows 13 26 Sept. 21 — Blacksburg 19 12 Sept. 28 — Wm. Fleming 0 26 Oct. 5 — Dublin 7 26 Oct. 12 — Pulaski 18 39 Oct. 19 — Wytheville 0 46 Oct. 27 — Wm. Byrd 0 ' 34 Nov. 2 — Martinsville 6 6 Nov. 9 — Pearisburg 7 14 Nov. 16 — Christiansburg 6 26 — 55 — ■ 56 - VARSITY BASKETBALL First row: Harry Williams, Johnny Atkinson, Pete Moore, Jack Blevins, Frank Sutherland, Melvin Anderson. Second row: Jim McCraw, Denny Hammack, Jim Burnett, Don Moore, Ted Viars, Bobby Brown. Third row: Wally Andrews. Not pictured: Manager Lanny Newcomb, Manager Sonny Cams, Jack Holt, Bobby Jordan, Manager Bobby Graham, Coach Robey Roberson, Coach Fred McCoy. TOP PERFORMANCES OF THE SEASON We They Dec. 4 — Floyd 41 37 Dec. 11 — Floyd 47 51 Jan. 1 — Blacksburg 58 31 Jan. 4 — Wm. Byrd 39 29 Jan. 11 — Narrows 69 53 Jan. 15 — Christiansburg 63 44 Jan. 18 — Martinsville 51 42 Jan. 23 — Wytheville 71 37 Jan. 25 — Pulaski 67 48 Jan. 29 — Christiansburg 50 53 Feb. 1 — Wm. Byrd 78 50 Feb. 5 — Fries 63 61 Feb. 8 — Martinsville 45 47 Feb. 12 — Narrows 80 70 Feb. 15 — Blacksburg 64 36 Feb. 19 — Fries 60 54 Feb. 21 — Pulaski 52 45 Feb. 22 — Wytheville 46 55 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Feb. 28 — Galax 63 49 Feb. 29 — Blacksburg 48 47 Mar. 1 — Martinsville 62 47 STATE TOURNAMENT Mar. 6 — Churchland 64 57 Mar. 7 — Harrisonburg 43 47 Mar. 8 — Manchester 50 52 — 58 — J. V. BASKETBALL First row : Coach Fred McCoy, Don Ratcliffe, Bill King, Howard Dean, Gene Gray- son, Captain Don Phillips, Bobby Buckland, Coach “Robey” Roberson. Second row: Raymond Shelburne, Whit Davis, G. W. Williams, Guy Wirt, Mack Harvey, Meredith Stanley, Roy McGlothlin. Third row: Manager Sonny Cams, Dick Shumate, Bobby Bowles, Tommy Has- sell, Wesley Umberger, Manager Lanny Newcomb. Not pictured: Manager Bobby Graham TOP PERFORMANCES OF THE SEASON We They Dec. 4 — Floyd 68 8 Dec. 11 — Floyd 51 37 Jan. 1 — Blacksburg 45 35 Jan. 15 — Dublin 58 33 Jan. 18 — Martinsville 38 54 Jan. 27 — Christiansburg 40 15 Jan. 29 — Pulaski 43 36 Feb. 1 — Dublin 52 39 Feb. 2 — Central Chevrolet 40 58 Feb. 5 — Fries 38 29 Feb. 15 — Blacksburg 27 22 Feb. 19 — Fries 36 35 — 59 — TRACK TEAM First row : Bobby Brown, Ted Viars, Don Moore, Jim MeCraw, Bobby Jordan. Second row: Charlie Moncure, Gene Grayson, Melvin Anderson, Wally Andrews, Denny Hammack, Ronnie Roop, Pete Moore. Third row: Jack Blevins, Tommy Hassell, Guy Wirt, Bob Thornton, Snapper Hart- well, G. W. Williams. Roger Altizer, Charlie Sutphin. Fourth row: Howard Dean, Manager; Sonny Howell, Bobby Bowles, Jim Burnett, Wesley Umberger, Dick Shumate, Bruce Wood, Ed Collier, Roy McGlothlin, Sonny Cams, Manager. TOP PERFORMANCES OF THE SEASON Participated in track meets. Won district VI track meet. — 60 — VARSITY CLUB First row: Melvin Anderson, Harry Williams, Ted Viars, Snapper Hartwell, Don Moore, Bobby Jordan, Jack Blevins, G. W. Williams. Second row: Sonny Cams, M. F. Hale, Wally Andrews, Howard Dean, Johnny Harmon, Jim Burnett, Sonny Howell, Bobby Thornton, Max Rupe, Bobby Bowles, Bobby Brown. Third row: Charlie Moncure, Guy Wirt, Ed Collier, Bill Woodward, Pete Moore, Johnny Atkinson, Lanny Newcomb, Ronnie Rupe, Roger Altizer, Jim McCraw, Bobby Graham, Denny Hammack. Not pictured: Corky Duncan, Tommy Stump, Jack Holt, Ambrose Stump, Dick Stamatas, Charlie Sutphin. TOP PERFORMANCES OF THE SEASON Sponsored blotter project, sponsored square dances, held initiation for new members. OFFICERS President Don Moore Vice President Bobby Brown Secretary-Treasurer Jack Blevins — ” 61 - — G. A. A Top Photo — First row: Betty Siler, Peggy Chambers, Johnsey Arthur, Betty Weiss, Lucille Allen, Peggy DeHart. Second row : Alice Sturdivant, Judy Cure, Patty Hoover, Doris DeHart, Margaret Strader, June Fortune, Joan Chambers, Dawn Young, Elizabeth Austin, Janet Moore, Jean Whitt, Helen Lucas, Ann Reese, Helen Harless, Nellie Cochran. Third row: Esther Brooks, Joyce Browning, Mai ha Sullivan, Cindy Baldwin, Elaine Baldwin, Shirley Swim, Doris Bocock, Betsy Weaver, Star Perkins, Peggy Austin, Delores Bishop, Lola Bess, Sylvia Meador, Ann Keister, Violet Daltcn. Fourth row: Helen MidkifT, Jean Duncan, Glenna Carrier, Elizabeth DeHaven, Virginia Pelter, Pat Smith, Marian Burnett, Anne Remsen, Connie Wilson, Mary Ann Lawrence, Patsy Howell, Juanita Warf, Polly Smith, Peggy Williams, Maggie Myers, Pat Bryant. Fifth roio: Jean Powell, Bonnie Walker, Jayne Morgan, Charlotte Newby, Ernestine Leighton, Nan- cy Camper, Margaret Farmer, Janet Jones, Betty Grayson, Mary Ann Fortune, Treva Ross, Shel ' oy Poole, Doris Poff, Nancy Smyth, Jean DeHart. Not pictured: Janice Bess, Janie Cayton, Darlene Hollandsworth, Lois Lorton, Alice McCoy, Pho- ebe Sturdivant, Joan Walker, Norma Webb. HEADS OF SPORTS Lower Photo — First Row: Helen Lucas, Softball; Violet Dalton, Tennis; Joyce Browning, Horse- shoe.- Second row: Esther Brooks, Shuffleboard; June Fortune, Basketball; Pat Smith, Volleyball; Nellie Cochran, Speedball; Ernestine Leighton, Badminton; Patsy Howell, Ping Pong. TOP PERFORMANCES OF THE ' SEASON Sponsored square dances, sponsored a bake sale, held tournaments in speedball, shuffleboard, ping pong, volleyball, tennis, basketball, and badminton. OFFICERS President Johnsey Arthur Vice-President Peggy Chambers Secretary Betty Weiss Advisor Miss Mickey Clement FIFTH PERIOD SPEEDBALL WINNERS First row: Joyce Browning, Captain. Second row: Betty Sue Siler, Lola Bess, Esther Brooks, Patty Hoover, Helen Har- less, Molly Whitt, Doris DeHart. Third row : Joan Chambers, Betsy Weaver, Star Perkins, Marian Burnett, Lucille Allen, Janet Moore, Ann Keister. SIXTH PERIOD VOLLEY BALL WINNERS Front row: Ann Reese, Charlotte Newby, Jean Whitt, Jean DeHart, Peggy Chambers. Second row: Phoebe Way, Treva Ross, Jeanne Powell, Ann Smith, Ernestine Liegh- ton, Margaret Walker, Bonnie Walker. Joyce Browning, winner of Ping Pong tournament. Virginia Pelter, winner of Shuffleboard tournament. Managers of Girls’ Varsity Basketball — Star Perkins, Martha Sullivan. Patsy Howell, winner of Horseshoe tournament. GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL First row: Nellie Cochran, Captain Johnsey Arthur. Second row: Jean Whitt, Peggy Chambers, Charlotte Newby, Joyce Browning, Esther Brooks, Patsy Howell. Third row: Betty Siler, Janie Cayton, Pat Smith, Anne Remsen, Doris Bocock, Janet Moore. We They Jan. 4 — Wm. Byrd 27 31 Jan. 11 — Narrows 24 50 Jan. 15 — Christiansburg ... 38 34 Jan. 23 — Wytheville 38 23 Jan. 25 — Pulaski 37 38 Feb. 1 — Wm. Byrd 29 43 Feb. 8 — Martinsville 26 33 Feb. 12 — Narrows 20 50 Feb. 21 — Pulaski 34 37 Feb. 22 — Wytheville 35 39 — 64 — GIRLS’ J. V. BASKETBALL First row: Co-Captains Joan Chambers and Star Perkins. Second row: Shelby Poole, Betsy Weaver, Earnestine Leighton, Nancy Camper, Doris Poff. Third row: Connie Wilson, Ann Roane, Patty Hoover, Maggie Myers. Fourth row: Polly Smith, Sylvia Meador, Janice Bess, Helen Midkiff. We They Jan. 4 — Pulaski 40 42 Jan. 29 — Pulaski 21 15 Feb. 14 — Shawsville 42 31 Feb. 17 — Shawsville 21 24 Feb. 21 — Christiansburg 29 22 Feb. 25 — Christiansburg 28 18 — 65 — SENIORS WILL NEVER FORGET The day we entered Beta Club tappings Candlelight induction ceremonies White Christmas The Glee Club singing “You’ll Never Walk Alone” Track meets Try-outs for plays Blue absence slips Bobcat jackets Getting out of class, our one Senior privilege College applications and recommendations Writing notes in class “Fake!” Each other Plaid shirts and skirts Blue jeans and white bucks Johnsey as the Madonna “Time Out For a Jam Session” with the Band and Frankie’s “golden trumpet” Campaign speeches Gym suits The Rec Hall “Andante” Playing football in knee-deep mud Seven girls in white Cramming for exams Mr. Robinson’s announcements Orange popsicles The blue turtle “Numbers!” Girls and Boys State Assembly Sudden silences in an exciting ball game Student teachers Heartaches Literary tournaments Conventions New formals and white dinner jackets Mrs. Wade’s sympathy and wisdom Annual deposits Newspaper deadlines Plate lunches on Friday Corky’s cabin parties Mr. Morgan’s Physics class The day the Annual finally went to press The Steak House The field at lunchtime School elections The night we won the District Championship Griping A.C.E. tests The student body standing for us The Marimba player Driver’s training The Varsity Club hayride Initiations Tubby’s sports write-ups McCoy’s smile Sadie Hawkins Day The uncannily warm weather at mid-year exams The flu Square dances “Scrapegoat” “Deacon Flipper’s Chickens” Hot rods Phillips’ laugh The night we beat Blacksburg in football Senior Class meetings t Our red Annuals Two lunch periods The banquet for the Bobcats E “Have faith and save your money!” The Senior Play The Senior party after Graduation The day we left I FEATURES HOMECOMING KING-QUEEN King “Corky” Duncan Queen Helen Lucas QUEEN S COURT Left to Right: Glenna Carrier, Nancy Smyth, Julie Furlong, Shirley Kirby, Minnie Dean, Joyce Browning, Helen Lucas, Betsy Weaver, Mary Bob Wirt, Jean Linkous, Lois Showalter, Dotty Buckland, Jean Duncan, Betty Thompson. THE BRAND FINALE As we make plans for our final performance under the “big top” at R. H. S., we realize that the five years that we have spent “on the road” to graduation have been filled with performances that will very soon become memories. It is with a feeling of reluctance and regret that we watch others take our places and perform the acts that have been our specialities. Ofttimes our showmanship has been inferior, and many times our performances have been ludicrous, but we have had our serious moments too. Now, as we hear the fanfare for our final appearance in the show of shows, we prayerfully offer thanks that we have been able to perform with the great stars of the future, and we humbly promise that we will not disregard the feats of skill and accuracy that have been so carefully incorporated in our life under the “big top.” $0 V ° UG folK$ LYNCHBURG FOUNDRY COMPANY RADFORD, VA. LYNCHBURG, VA. RADFORD FORD INCORPORATED Your Ford and Mercury Dealer DIAL 2444 RADFORD, VA. Dealer’s License No. 1725 L. C. CHAPPELL Distributor of Pure Oil Products LYLE’S DRUG STORE Established 1887 We Appreciate Your Patronage DIAL 2212 RADFORD, VA. J. E. GRAHAM General Merchandise Merit ' s Shoe Company SHOES for the ENTIRE FAMILY WILLIAMS’ Barber and Beauty SHOP White Front Grocery Groceries — Meats FRESH PRODUCE — FROZEN FOODS Phone 3917 Free Delivery Best Wishes From UNITED MINE WORKERS of AMERICA District 50 UNITED CONSTRUCTION WORKERS Jackson Building Radford, Virginia PIGGLY-WIGGLY RADFORD, VA. “It’s Easy to Pay the Jewel Box Way” THE BOX, Inc. STAR The Diamond Store Barber Shop of Radford UMRERGER’S Super Market FRUITS — VEGETABLES — MEATS For Every Purse and Person RADFORD AUTO SUPPLY RADFORD’S MOST COMPLETE RECORD BAR — YOUR — B. F. Goodrich and Philco Dealer PHONE 4221 DELIVERY SERVICE MANTZ FLORIST Pleasing You Pleases Us! CUT FLOWERS — CORSAGES HENSLEY’S CLEANERS FUNERAL DESIGNS — CASKET SPRAYS Our Best Ad Is In the Bag” 714 Downey Street Cleaning — Pressing Repairing — Altering DIAL 2594 Water and Moth Proofing Flowers for All Occasions 1225 West 1st Radford 4458 M. JACKSON KOZY DRIVE-IN Hardware Company “ Mozy Up to the Kozy” RADFORD, VA. THE BEST of EATS Main Street, West Phone 4464 OAK HALL SEAR’S . . . Clothes . . . Order Office Dependable Service Since 1889 ONE STOP SHOPPING ROANOKE’S APPAREL CENTER CENTER For “Dad” . . . for “Big” and Dial 2453 “Little” Brother RADFORD VIRGINIA The CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Governor Tyler Class of ’52 from HOTEL RADFORD COAL and RADFORD, VA. LUMBER COMPANY — 5 — BONDURANT MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Norwood St. and 3rd Ave. RADFORD, VIRGINIA Mutual Insurance for Auto, Home and Business LESTER’S FOTO SHOP “Anything Photographic Prompt Photo-Finishing Service EASTMAN — ANSCO — DEFENDER — ANGUS — ELWOOD Other Leading Brands W. Main Street 3rd Avenue CHRISTIANSBURG, VA. RADFORD, VA. CENTRAL MARKET Fresh Meats and Vegetables PHONE 2206 DeLUXE GABS, Inc. FOR PROMPT, SAFE and COURTEOUS SERVICE DIAL 3361 or 3933 Day or Night Kerosene Superflame Oil SINCLAIR REFINING COMPANY R. D. DYER, Agent First and Preston Sts. PHONE 2201 Radford, Va. TOTTEN’S WESTERN AUTO Tuyatthi V (tsso) ASSOCIATE STORE JOHN T. SCOTT, Owner Servicenter RADFORD VIRGINIA , “Every Home Needs ” KANE FURNITURE NEWBY’S 22 East Campbell Avenue ROANOKE, VA. Service Station BRYAN HUDDLE I. FREEZER SON Dependable Watch and Jewelry Repairing Watches - Diamonds - Silverware INCORPORATED P. O. Box 905 DEPENDABLE SHIRT MAKERS RADFORD, VIRGINIA RADFORD, VA. T h e FELIX STORES G ARKING Y our Money s Worth or Your Money Back — Telephones — 4-1212 2812 PULASKI RADFORD Tailors and Cleaners 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 community well through every major crisis for forty-nine years. The FIRST AND MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK RADFORD, VIRGINIA Resources Over $6,000,000.00 Member of The Federal Reserve System Member of The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation — 8 — Mottesheard’s Grocery Adams Street, East FRESH MEATS - GROCERIES - PASTRIES SOFT DRINKS - ICE CREAM Phone 2147 Jefferson Street Market FRUITS VEGETABLES MEATS DINER GRILL Regular Meals FOUNTAIN SERVICE We “DO NOT” SELL BEER! EXCLUSIVE but not EXPENSIVE DO AS THE ROMANS DID . . . GALL for CAESAR BETTER DRY CLEANING SERVICE Dial 3401 TYLER AVE. RADFORD, VA. The DUDLEY’S Florist CORSAGES, ARRANGEMENTS CHURCH WEDDINGS CUT FLOWERS and FUNERAL DESIGNS 311 4th Ave., E. Dial 3814 Radford, Va. CENTRAL BEAUTY SHOP MRS. JUNE UMBERGER First Street, West RADFORD VIRGINIA Phone 4430 CRIGLER’S PETERS SHOES For All The Family CENTRAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Electric Motor Service — Electric Wiring DIAL 4423 701 8th STREET, WEST — 9 — VIC’S MEN’S SHOP RADFORD, VIRGINIA M K RADIO SHOP For The Finest In Food Home and Auto Radio Repair PHIL’S RESTAURANT All Work Guaranteed I PHONE 3232 RADFORD, VA. FIRST and HARVEY STREETS | CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES DIAL 3922 FOR PROMPT, EFFICIENT JOE NEWCOMB’S SERVICE SERVICE STATION Yellow Cab Company RADFORD, VA. LEE-HI ESSO STATION EINSTEIN FLORIST Cut Flowers — Funeral Designs Corsages Flowers For All Occasions 204 EIGHTH ST. DIAL 3573 McDaniels’ Variety Store First Street, West ALL KINDS OF NOTIONS, HATS PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS — xo— LIFE FIRE AUTO W.T.BALDWIN INSURANCE LIFE FIRE AUTO 112 THIRD AVENUE DIAL 2031 RADFORD, VIRGINIA CONGRATULATIONS ! To The Class Of 1952 WILSON CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION General Contractors RADFORD, VA. DIAL 4451 — 11 — Gtenn-fflinnich’s CCothtA, jot, y ouruj Mm and Mm lOha Stay Ijowuj ROANOKE, VIRGINIA MEMORIAL SERVICE STATION Compliments of OLD COLONY BOX COMPANY, INC. RADFORD, VIRGINIA HINES ELECTRIC SHOP Electrical Contracting ARMATURE and MOTOR REWINDING RADFORD, VIRGINIA DIAL 2020 Best Wishes from GEORGE WEAVER and all the folks at . . . —Piedmont — FINANCE CORP. Tyler Bldg. Phone 2449 BETTY’S STEAK HOUSE Best Food in Town Homemade Ice Cream DIAL 2931 RADFORD, VIRGINIA ALLEGHANY HOTEL and Newsstand Complete Line of CANDIES and MAGAZINES The Radford Insurance Agency Successor to J. S. McConnell Complete Insur ance Service Tyler Building RADFORD Recreation Parlor RADFORD Complete Eye R. M. TAYLOR Charles A. Pearson, Jr. ... A rchitect . . . Phone 3120 RADFORD VIRGINIA BUILDER’S READY-MIX CONCRETE CORP. PLANTS in RADFORD and PULASKI West First Street Dial 2700 Radford, Va. Radford Vance Co., Inc. H ard ware Acme Quality Paints . . . . . . Hot Point Appliances HOUSEHOLD, ELECTRICAL and PLUMBING SUPPLIES ROOFING Phone 2622 Radford, Va. Radford Radiator Shop Radiators Cleaned and Installed New Cores Installed DIAL 3397 OPTICIANS Glass Service PHONE 4214 — 13 — Congratulations Seniors ’52 YOUR L R THEATERS COMPANY WHO OPERATE The Radford The Virginian Hi-Way Drive-In Theatres Wish for you the very best in all things . . . you whom we have watched grow up into fine young men and charming young ladies. Frankly we envy you your great opportunities . . . make the most of them . . . for a war-weary world looks to youngsters like you for leadership. In future days remember us of L R Theatres, who, through the medium of the motion picture have had a hand in your education. R. A. CARPENTER, Manager — 14 — BARTON’S STATION Atlas Products FIRST and HENRY STS. PHONE 2244 PEOPLES BANK of RADEORD Growing With Radford . . . . . . Serving A Progressive Community Radford, Virginia Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation RADFORD MOTOR COMPANY Buick SALES • SERVICE DIAL 2828 RADFORD, VA. Dealer’s License No. 902 KEISTER’S THE DRESS SHOP Barber Shop HAS GIFTS The Bear Super Market FANCY GROCERIES and MEATS The Best for Less RADFORD FOR THE GRADUATES VIRGINIA — 15 — TOM PAINTER FREIL SAUNDERS MAIN ESSO Servicenter NORWOOD ST. RADFORD, VIRGINIA Your Friendly Esso Dealer PHONE 2081 24 HOURS SERVICE WALTER W. SEAVER Funeral Home PHONE 2456 AMBULANCE SERVICE MAX G. RUPE, Agency 1526 FIRST STREET RADFORD, VIRGINIA DIAL 2022 - 3258 F.H.A. Loans — G.I. Insured Loans Real Estate Farms Rentals Winston’s Food Store QUALITY MEATS - GROCERIES We Appreciate Your Business Polly’s Beauty Shop Dial Radford 3811 NORWOOD STREET Over Kroger Store Jennings-Shepherd Go. Sporting Goods and Toys 24 Church Avenue, S.W. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA MIGK-OR MACK STORE — 16 — Congratulations , Graduates ! CHAMPION KNITWEAR COMPANY INCORPORATED Sportswear of All Kinds BANNERS — PENNANTS — EMBLEMS Factories: Rochester, N. Y. Perry, N. Y. Livonia, N. Y. WILSON PONTIAC First and Walker Streets Phone 2251 Radford Virginia Dealer’s License No. 543 — 17 — Member SUTTON COMPANY, INCORPORATED General Contractors RADFORD VIRGINIA THOMAS INGRA M ... Furniture ... EVERYTHING TO MAKE THE HOME COMFORTABLE 1003 Norwood Street PHONE 4236 RADFORD, VIRGINIA — 18 — W. P. U. V, EASTER DAIRY BAR 1230 KC On Your Dial Extra-Thick Milkshakes Sandwiches MUTUAL AFFILIATE E. NORWOOD STREET The Pioneer Station of Southwestern 4548 Virginia in Pulaski RADFORD, VA. Wade’s Super Market One-Stop Shopping 305 ROANOKE STREET CHRISTIANSBURG, VA. SOUTHERN ATHLETIC SUPPLY CO., INC. “Athletic Outfitters Since 1927” RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SIMPKINS’ SERVICE STATION SINCLAIR PRODUCTS GAS OIL ACCESSORIES GOODYEAR TIRES Phone 3125 East Norwood St. Next To Chris’s Grill J. M. Turner and Company INCORPORATED General Contractors ROANOKE, VIRGINIA — 19 — Chevrolet — Oldsmobile — Cadillac East Norwood Street Radford, Virginia Dealer License No. 287 — 20 — K E S L I N G ’ S CAFE For the Best in Foods SEA FOOD — CHICKEN — STEAKS — CHOPS HASH FURNITURE COMPANY We Furnish the Home Completely RADFORD, VIRGINIA BURLINGTON ART MARKET DIAL 3456 Barber Shop Crowder Glass Shop FARRIS BROS. DAIRY PLATE GLASS WINDOWS Complete Line of MIRRORS DAIRY PRODUCTS RADFORD VIRGINIA DUBLIN VIRGINIA — 21 — Bill Miller s SERVICE STATIONS and Kitchen 1st and Arlington - 2921 Norwood and Tyler - 2131 Road Service RADFORD, VIRGINIA Florsheim and Jarman Shoes Curlee Clothes Stetson Hats Wilson Bros. Furnishings COPENH AVER’S “ The Home of Quality” RADFORD, VA. DIAL 3841 DeVILBISS FUNERAL HOME DIAL 2422 RADFORD, VA. FOR ANY EMERGENCY Dependable and Economical Service ALLEGHANY RADFORD HARDWARE COMPANY Barber Shop “Good Place to Trade” HARDWARE IMPLEMENTS Stoves and Ranges Maytag Washing Machines and Westinghouse Refrigerators DIAL 2669 Ingles Street Grocery FRESH VEGETABLES Quality Meats and Groceries 3rd and Ingles Street Phone 3919 WE DELIVER — 22 — BILL BULLARDS RADFORD Radford Esso Station -PHONE- 2071 2923 PASTRY SHOP “Home of Better Pastries” THIRD AVENUE, EAST DIAL 3551 X GIESEN — CALDWELL AGENCY A. C A l PWi L l RADFORD, VIRGINIA — 23 — CONTRIBUTORS Physicians Dr. E. P. Ambrose Dr. H. R. Hartwell Dr. Garrett Dalton Dr. H. L. Dean Dr. H. D. Fitzpatrick Dr. A. F. Giesen Dr. C. A. Stone Dr. D. D. Chiles Dr. C. J. Crews Dr. E. V. Crockett and Surgeons Dr. T. L. Gemmill Dr. J. J. Giesen Dr. J. F. Chairsell Dr. James K. Morrow Dr. Thomas E. Painter Dr. W. T. Wingett Dr. T. H. Haas Dr. R. H. Flynn ★ ★ ★ Dentists Dr. R. L. McConnell Dr. L. R. Semones ★ ★ ★ Members of The Bar Mr. John B. Spiers Messrs. Dalton Poff Mr. John B. Spiers, Jr. Mr. W. S. Jordan Mr. G. Garland Wilson Mr. A. Sidney Johnson Mr. John M. Goldsmith — 24 — RADFORD DRUG COMPANY “ Your Satisfaction is Our Success ” DIAL 2011 RADFORD, VA. J j e of? 1116 Grove Avenue SPIG AND SPAN, INC. Dry Cleaning Laundry Rug Cleaning Fur Work DIAL 2561 RADFORD, VIRGINIA WARREN NEWCOMB’S Gulf Station Route 11 — Vo-Mile West of Memorial Bridge Phone 4961 — 25 — SHOP AT “ The Home of Better Values ” Radford, Virginia “Remember . . . You Always Save by Trading at Leggett’s” C on gratulations ! TO THE SENIOR CLASS of 1952 from ROSE’S 5c— 10c— 25c STORE RADFORD, VIRGINIA — 26 — Best Wishes from jsbul S ' intmt MARTIN MOTOR COMPANY, INCORPORATED Chrysler — Plymouth East Norwood Street DIAL 4112 Dealer’s License No. 604 THE NEW RADFORD LAUNDRY INCORPORATED LAUNDRY - STA-DRI CLEANING - FUR SERVICE STORAGE and RUG CLEANING DIAL 3171 RADFORD, VA. HOPKINS PHARMACY, INC. “ Prescriptions With Care ” — 27 — — 28 — STEVENS SUPPLY CORPORATION . . . Wholesale . . . PLUMBING — HEATING — MINING INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES Telephone 3955 Radford, Va. Exclusive Dealers for Keepsake Diamonds and the following Sterlings GORHAM — WALLACE — INTERNATIONAL — LUNT HEIRLOOM — REED-and-BARTON WALL’S JEWELERS PHONE 3581 RADFORD, VA. WHITEHEAD’S PHARMACY Southwest Virginia’s Most Modern Drug Store We Are 100% Boosters for Radford High School GORDON DALTON COMPANY Distributors of Plee-Zing Food Products Sold With Money-Back Guarantee — 29 — TO WE’S SHUMATE Jewelry Store Furniture Company N. W. WATCH INSPECTORS “ Reasonable Rates at Shumates” Dial 3101 RADFORD VIRGINIA Box 336 Radford, Va. School and Office Supplies STATIONERY GILES FILING CABINETS DUPLICATING MACHINES Virginia Shoe Service and SUPPLIES WILSON’S Tyler Avenue INCORPORATED Phone 2161 RADFORD, VA. IT’S Wallace’s Smartwear Names You Know . . . Clothes You Love WEBB’S EXCLUSIVE FOOTWEAR Where Popular Prices Prevail ' RADFORD PULASKI Super Market SUTT’S Southwestern Virginia Barber Shop Gas Company Smart Cooks Know GAS Is Best! AUTO PARTS SERVICE, Inc. — 30 — BIBEE’S SUPER MARKET and VIRGINIA MARKETS “We D oze . . . but Never Close ” CITY GAB COMPANY DIAL 3900 Radio Cab Service — Around The Clock CARSON DRUG STORE The Most Popular Soda Fountain in Town DIAL 3963 RADFORD, VA. •omto uNoet auihobiii or ihi coca-coia combanv m Roanoke Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc. Pulaski, Virginia -31 — FLOWERS SCHOOL EQUIPMENT CO., INCORPORATED Manufacturers and Distributors SCHOOL, CHURCH AND PUBLIC SEATING FURNITURE RICHMOND-LAWRENCEVILLE, VA. DALTON MOTOR COMPANY INCORPORATED Studebaker Sales and Service E. Norwood Street Dealer’s License No. 946 Dail 2475 GOODWIN STUDIO Photographers for Your 1951 Oak Leaf THERE IS PRIDE IN THE POSSESSION OF A Portrait by Goodwin Dial 2542 Radford, Virginia WE WISH TO THANK OUR ADVERTISERS For Their Loyal Support. Without Their Assistance It Would Not Have Been Possible To Have Published This Edition Of The Oak Leaf. The Oak Leaf Staff — 32 — - designers and publishers Of Year in, year out . . . through close coopera- tion with the staff and faculty . , . we furn- ish attractive yearbooks that you cam be proud of. The most for your money is a proven fact with us , . . distinctive yet economical! I ni us discuss your next yearbook with you. COMMERCIAL • BOOK AND ADVERTISING PRINTERS 33 WHAT MAKES A CHAMPION ATHLETE? IS IT CONDITIONING. . . coaching . . . teamwork . . . physique . . . sportsmanship . . . competitive spirit ... or just plain honest-to-goodness athletic skill? We don ' t pretend to be athletic experts, because our job is to manufacture high quality textile oroducts. But as sporting fans we think it would be safe to say that an athletic champion is the result af all these fine qualities. We know that it has taken a combination of great leadership, manufacturing know-how, careful planning, employee loyalty, and skilled teamwork to make Burlington Mills a champion in the textile industry. The Company ' s many accomplishments and progressive growth during the past 27 years are well known. We are proud of this record and equally proud of our 32,000 employees who have worked together with real team spirit as members of the Burlington team. It ' s a fact that Burlington ' s fine fabrics, hosiery and other textile products are truly Woven Into the Life of America — just as every Burlington plant is woven into the life of its own community. Executive Offices: Greensboro, N. C. Maker of Women ' s Outerwear and Underwear Fabrics- — Men’s Wear Fabrics — Decorative Fabrics- — Hosiery For Men and Women — Cotton Piece Goods and Yarns — Ribbons— -Industrial and Transportation Fabrics THE RADFORD WEAVING PLANT IS A UNIT OF BURLINGTON MILLS — 34 —’