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

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1953 volume:

? VV jlhom - fc he r FOREWORD . . . The Oak Leaf Staff of Nineteen Hundred Fifty-Three publishes this edition of The Oak Leaf with the hope that it will create a vivid memory cf the events which we have shared together at Radford High School. It is our sincere hope that in future years, as you are fondly turning back through these pages, you will cherish this volume as a re- minder of our happy days we spent together on the Hill. BARBARA FRANKLIN, Editor - 4 - 0 $ DEDICATION With enthusiasm, cooperation, and the will to succeed, a small, unorganized group of a few years ago has grown into an organization of which we are indeed proud. Through their fine performances, the Band and Glee Club, under the capable leadership of Mr. Tom Dobyns and Miss Marie Reynolds, have brought acclaim to our school and community. So, in recognition of their growth and prog- ress in the past three years, we proudly dedi- cate the 1953 edition of The Oak Leaf to the Music Department of Radford High School. — 5 — anil tit memory nf . . . But when the sun in all his state Illumed the eastern skies, She passed through Glory’s morning gate. And walked in Paradise. Inurp SUityalli — 6 — SUPERINTENDENT PRINCIPAL Mr. F. E. DeHaven Mr. W. W. Robinson ASSISTANTS TO THE PRINCIPAL Mrs. Pauline L. Corn Mr. W. B. Hatcher OUR FACULTY Mrs. Mary Ann Baker English, Business Education Mr. Tom Dobyns Band Miss Lorena Brown Secretary to Superintendent Miss Allene Elkins History, Spanish Mrs. Dale Dougherty English Mrs. Betty F. Hines Business Education Miss Ruby Dobyns Mathematics Mrs. H. C. Graybeal English, Latin Mrs. Nell Hatcher Social Studies, Psychology Miss Mae Jennings Science, Biology — 8 — OUR FACULTY Miss Beth Jordan Home Economies Mrs. Daphne Wall Mathematics Mr. Frank Morgan Science, Chemistry, Physics Miss Juanita Phillips Librarian Miss Marie Reynolds Glee Club Mr. G. C. Roberson Mathematics, Driver Training Miss Ethel Roberts Mathematics, Geography Miss Farah Rust Home Economics Not Pictured: Miss Mickey Clement Physical Education Mr. Lawrence Luzenski Industrial Arts Mr. Fred McCoy Physical Education Mrs. Helen McKay Social Studies Miss Nancy Pafford English Mrs. Rubye Wade English Mrs. Virginia Wilson Science, Choral Music — 9 — CLASS HISTORY We came (as eighth graders in the fall of ’18), we saw (as freshmen during the ’49-’50 session), and we copied (as sophomores and juniors through 1952). Oh, how we copied! So much so that it really hit us with a bang when we suddenly realized that we were THE SEN- IORS and it was our turn to be copied! Before this startling realization quite hit home, we strolled through the halls with a feel- ing of awe — suspense — an awareness that for some reason, things somehow seemed different. We looked at each other with mixed emotions. We seemed to have changed. Our class work seemed to have some purpose. Even the teachers began to display almost human-like qualities. What had caused this transformation? Then it hit us!!! We were the Seniors — not to copy hut to he copied — not to imitate hut to be imitated — not to fear hut to he feared — not to follow hut to be followed. Ah. wonderful feeling!!! Then another thought entered our feeble brains — how can we he worthy of this posi- tion? A terrific responsibility hut the class of 1953 had what it took and proved it! And now we have only the memories of the highlights of our Senior year at ItHS — of those events in which we as Seniors participated and to which we as individuals contributed. Let us relive these memories — The last two weeks of August and during September, football took the spotlight. The co-captains were Melvin and Wally and they sure looked swell out there leading calisenthies. As the cheery notes of the band sounded through the crisp fall weather, the Cheerleaders in their new uniforms, led the students in the traditional, “Cheer, Cheer, Cheer for OE Radford Eli,’’ and the football season was well under way. October 17 brought Homecoming, with all its usual color and splendor. Violet and Jackie were crowned Queen and King at the dance by last year’s Royalty, Corky Duncan and Helen Lucas. It was all really great and definitely one of the highlights of our last year at R.H.S. Well, our rings came! An occasion wc had been anxiously awaiting since we were Eighth graders. It was hard to believe that they were actually ours! We slipped them on with dig- nity and will wear them with dignity and pride for many j ' ears. We’ll wear them on to col- lege, or work, or the service, or wherever we will be after graduation, to show the world that “we’re from Radford and couldn’t be prouder.’’ One of the greatest honors at R.H.S. is to be tapped for the Beta Club; and this year an- other one of our number, Jeanne Whitt, was tapped for membership into the organization in a very impressive ceremony. “Sadie Hawkins Day” was in November and was loads of fun, just as usual. November also brought the Thanksgiving holidays which was a welcomed vacation from the daily routine. We were glad to get back to school, however, looking forward to basketball. Basketball got under way and an unusually large crowd attended all the games to cheer the Bobcats on to many victories. December was a very busy month. The Dramatics and Music Departments presented a beautiful Christmas Pageant, “The Shepherd’s Star.” The White Christmas boxes were also a part of the Christmas activities this year and each student co-operated very nicely in helping to make Christmas merrier for the needy. After the Holidays, we began studying for exams and planning our Senior trip to Wash- ington. Exams found us “cramming” and still planning our trip. In fact, when the annual went to press we were still planning it, but we feel sure that we’ll make it if we keep up our enthusiasm. We took our A.C.E. tests in January, also; and all the while, the Bobcats were winning game after game and winning for themselves a place in the District Tournament. In February the D.O. Club held its annual banquet and we Seniors ordered our calling cards. We really felt like Seniors then; but it seemed bard to believe that Graduation could be so near. Marcli came, and found us in Blacksburg at the District Tournament. The annual went to press in March and Literary Events and Track Meets got under way. We ordered our caps and gowns in April and took cur Easter Holidays. After the Holi- days the Cheerleaders held their annual dance and the Senior Play was presented. The Junior-Senior Prom was held May 1, and it was wonderful to be guests-of-honor. The Juniors decorated the gym beautifully and gave us a prom that we shall never forget. We held tire Senior Assembly the last of May and realized that in a few short days we would be leaving R.H.S. Well, June arrived; the time which we had so long awaited. We had a beautiful Bacca- laureate Service and a most impressive sermon. We marched down the aisle proudly at Grad- uation, but our hearts were heavy as we realized this was the last time. Wherever life finds us in the years to come we shall accredit our success to the guidance and training and experience we received at Radford High School. C LASSES OFFICERS OF SENIOR CLASS Left to Right — Sonny Howell, Jeanne Whitt, Jackie Holt, Dickie Kesling. — 12 - SENIORS William Melvin Anderson “Skeeter” “R.H.S. will never be the same after ‘Skeeter’ leaves.” Wallace Young Andrews “Wally” “An all around fellow whom we all admire.” John MacDonald Atkinson “Ott” “I’m not arguing with you, I’m telling you.” Elizabeth Ellen Austin “Liz” “When she laughs we all laugh with her; when she sings, we listen.” Peggy Ann Austin “Gus” “I can resist anything — except temptation.” Frances Darlene Baker “Frances” “She’s loyal, kind, and friendly too!” Frankie Marlene Baker “Frankie” “Idleness plays no part in her life.” Cynthia Lee Baldwin “Cindy” “I love life — and love!” - 13 - SENIORS Lola Mae Bess “Lola Mae” “Short people have an advant- age, they’re down to earth.” Doris Lee Bocock “Bo” “Mind boys, watch those eyes.” Robert Bradford Bowles, Jr. “Bowles” “Can I help it if I’m always right?” Esther Carolyn Brooks “Waxie” “Who’d rather be dead than red on the head?” Kenneth Dale Brooks “Snooks” “If we could get credits in laz- iness, I would have made the Beta Club.” Joyce Nell Browning “Horsey” “Why worry about the little things? Life’s too much fun.” Patricia Ann Bryant “Pat” “Small of statue; but big of heart.” Nancy Burgess Baker “Nancy” “Quietness is becoming.” — 14 — SENIORS James Sheridan Burnett “Bernie” “He’s a true symbol of sports- manship.” Isabell Elaine Campbell “ Issy ” “A laugh is worth a thousand sighs.” Albert Samuel Carns “Sunno” “To study is a morbid thing, so why bother?” Dorothy Mae Chambers “ Dottie ” “She’s just what she is, what more could we ask?” Peggy Ann Chambers “Champ” “Athletic yet feminine; a nice combination.” Patricia Irene Clear “Patsy” “Short and sweet and oh, so neat!” Colleen Graham Cord “Colleen” “Nothing great was ever achiev- ed without enthusiasm.” Violet Ann Dalton “Violet” “Valuable prizes come done up in exciting packages.” — 15 - SENIORS Wilburn Lacy Davis “Lacy” “Why isn’t everyone contented like I am?” Peggy Jane DeHart “ Sis-teen ” “To know her is to love her.” Rufus Marion DeHart, Jr. “Dee” “I know the road to success, I’m just looking for the short cut.” Marion Louise Estes “Lou” “She has a sweetness all her own.” Harry Kenneth Estes “Kenneth” “If silence is golden then Ken- neth is blessed.” Mary Annette Fortune “Misfortune” “Wcmen were made to be loved, not understood.” Barbara May Franklin “Smiley” “A very sweet girl who lets her hands talk for her.” Bobby Joe Graham “Bo” “Oh, I’m not really smart, just intelligent!” •l 6— SENIORS Betty Jean Grayson “ Willie ” Wherever there is determina- tion there is success.” Helen Marie Harless ’•Helen She’s worth her weight in gold.” John Andrew Harmon l “Horsie” Seme days it just don’t pay to get up.” Lois Gaynelle Hedge “ Lois ” Happiness is the only good.” Jack Lowe Holt “Jack He has a quality of leadership fit for a King.” James Marion Howell “Sonny” “He holds the key to great suc- cess.” Patricia Donnarie Howell “Patsy” “Life is largely what we make it.” Carl Rudolph Jones “Oscar” “Little he asks, his wants are few.” — 17 — SENIORS Janet Marie Jones “Janet” “If love can make the world go round, no wonder I’m in a spin.” Dorothy Anne Keister “Anne” “A gocd personality is worth a ransom.” Richard Alden Kesltng “Duke” “Well, one can’t be expected to know everything.” Carolyn Irene Lawrence “Pinky” “Did I hear someone say, Har- monize?” Albert Lee Lugar “Albert” “Ah, bless the man who first invented sleep.” James Daniel McCraw “Jimbo” “There may have been better looking boys than I; but I’ll have to get my glasses.” Mary Beth McGahey “Mary” “She puts her problems aside for a Brainy day.” Charliss Helen McKay “Shodie” “It’s nice to be natural when you’re naturally nice.” ■ 18 — SENIORS Robert “He never serve.” Dcnovan Midriff “Don refuses a chance to Betty Delolis Mitchell “Betty” “She has very little to say but dees a great deal of thinking.” Janet Suzanne Moore “Janet “As jolly as the day is long.” Norma Jeanne Moore “Jeanne” “She has great artistic ability.” Barbara Jayne Morgan “Jayne” “Sincerity makes for a lasting friendship.” Donald Gray Mottesheard “Don” “To make good use of dull hours is wholesome philosophy.” Sherman Nelson “Pete” “Life is short and sweet; so why hurry?” Donald Edward Phillips “Duck” “When I feel like exercising, I just lie down until the feeling goes away.” — 19 - SENIORS Jeanne Powell “ Jeanne ” “What is life without love?” William Harold Pryor II “Bill” “He quickly won a place among us.” Virginia Mae Ritter “Jenny” “A good heart is better than all the heads in the world.” Ronnie Rogers Rupe Z ' “Rupe” “What makes you call me a family man?” Richard Lee Shumate “Dickie” “He’s always noticed for his good looks and mannerly ways.” Annie Elizabeth ' Smith “Ann” “She always looks for The Sil- ver Lining.” Patricia Ann Smith “Pat” “We could search long for a heart so kind.” Nancy Ann Smyth “Nancy” “A swell little girl with spirit galore.” ■ 20 — - SENIORS James Richard Stamatas “Greek” “Oh, brains just make your head heavy to carry around.” Margaret Ruth Strader “Margaret” “Good nature and good sense are usually gocd companions.” Eldridge Ambrose Stump “Bush” “I may not be Clark Gable; but you must admit I have a good start.” Thomas Lee Stump “Tommy” “A perfect gentleman without a doubt.” Charles Fuqua Sutphin “Sutt” “He makes business a pleasure and pleasure his business.” Virginia Frances Sutphin “Dink” “Silence is a sure sign of wis- dom.” Robert Jack Talbert “Nig” “A wise man keeps his mind open on all subjects until the evidence is in.” Robert Simon Thornton “Bobby” “Take everybody’s advice, then do as you please.” -21— SENIORS Dorothy Jeanne Whitt “Weenny” “What better report than that we love her?” Barbara Ashley Williams “Barbara” “She is little, she is sly, and there’s mischief in her eye.” Frankie Dean Wilson “Frankie” “Happy is the man who has mu- sic in his soul.” Guy Huston Wirt “Guy” “He’s one of those people that do nothing so nicely it becomes something.” - 22 — SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY While touring the United States with our famous play, “Headin’ for the Hills,” we were scheduled to present it in a small settlement far back in the Bobcat Mountains. We us- ually presented our play in larger cities, but consented to give it here because we heard that some of our old classmates were now residing in this section. At last we found it! We set up our props and scenery in a large barn which we rented from an old friend, DONALD MOTTESHEARD, who is now a successful farmer. He di- rected us to the business district and told us t hat we could probably learn more about our classmates from the manager of the General Store. While walking through the business district, we noticed by the poster in the window of the Post Office that our former president of the Student Body at R.H.S., RUFUS DeHART was running for Mayor of “Meow Meadow.” We strolled into the Post Office to mail some cards to our friends in Radford and were surprised to find the Post Mistress was none other than BETTY JEAN GRAYSON. After a short visit with Betty, we left to find the manager of the General Store. As we stepped onto the porch we found him sitting in his easy chair nodding in the sun. We recognized him immediately as BOBBY GRAHAM. We indled up cracker barrels and joined him for a very interesting chat about our old classmates, and found out the following: ELIZABETH AUSTIN and FRANKIE WILSON are billed as top entertainers at “Duke’s Casino,” owned and operated by the fabulous DICKIE KESLING. We hear how- ever, that his place was raided last year by Deputy BOBBY BOWLES. He was awarded a promotion by Sheriff JOHN ATKINSON. Sheriff Atkinson also held trial recently to de- termine the innocence or guilt of CINDY BALDWIN wJio had been charged with keeping Tech boys after taps. SHERMAN NELSON co ' ered the case and his story and pictures ap- peared in the “Cat Chronicle,” published by WALLY ANDREWS. The Chronicle also recent- ly edited a series of articles on “How to Become Popular,” written by VIOLET DALTON. A daily feature of the Chronicle is a column giving advice to the lovelorn, written by JEANNE POWELL. Her latest client is a MR. CARL JONES who is having trouble with his sixth wife. JANET JONES is a successful Home Economics instructor at a big college in the East, but is giving up her career next year to marry ROBERT TALBERT, Professor of English at the same college. We were happy to hear that Senator SONNY C ' ARNS is running for re-election and is assured of a win because his campaign managers are COLLEEN CORD and MARY McGA- HEY. PEGGY CHAMBERS and JEANNE WHITT are touring the country with their famous girls’ basketball team which recently won a championship trophy offered by the ANDERSON Athletic Association. NANCY SMYTH, famous fashion expert, has won much acclaim with her latest crea- tion, the “Sweetie Sweater.” Her chief designer is DORIS BOC ' OCK who also stands in as a model w T hen her regular ones, FRANCES AND FRANKIE BAKER are away on business. GUY WIRT is now making millions on his latest recording of “Weep.” FRANCES SUTPHIN and LOIS HEDGE are secretaries at one of the more exclusive men’s clothing store, owned by CHARLIE SUTPHIN. LACY DAVIS is the owner of a large amusement park and is making a fortune every summer with his star attraction, JANET MOORE, diving expert. MARGARET STRADER is a fast rising artist and is becoming very well known for her portrait paintings. She has won much acclaim for her latest portrait of JIM McCRAW. He got a leave of absence from Hollywood to do the sitting. Margaret also has one of the most mod- ern studios of the day which was designed by TOMMY STUMP. — 23 — SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY BARBARA ASHLEY WILLIAMS and NANCY BURGESS BAKER are successful housewives. We hear that some of their children are now attending Radford High School. By the way, some of our classmates are still at R.H.S., too. As teachers, of course. .JIM BUR- NETT is the Boys’ Athletic Director and his football, track, and basketball teams took top hon- ors in everything this year. ANN KEISTER, his wife, and her cheerleaders were on hand for all occasions. (Incidentally, in order to go out for cheerleading now at Il.H.S. you have to be at least 5 ft. 1 1 in.) RONNIE RUBE recently took his family on an exciting trip to Paris. While they were there they visited all the famous night spots and of course, saw the latest stag e play, “PHIL- LIPS’ Follies.” Before returning home they visited CAROLYN LAWRENCE at her fashion- abb ' girls’ school, “Pinky Paradise.” PEGGY I) HART is her head instructor. PEGGY AUSTIN is making public appearances giving her famous speech, “1 Speak with Enthusiasm.” Her coach and instructor is PAT BRY ANT who is teaching Dramatics at the KENNETH BROOKS University in Chicago. Pat always did say she was going to Chicago someday. ALBERT LUGAR and DICKIE STAMATAS are co-owners of a firm which has be- come well known for its “reclining desks.” They are now being installed at R.H.S. CHARLISS McKAY won honors recently for her spectacular riding exhibitions at a rodeo which is under the supervision of HORSEY HARMON. DICKIE SHUMATE recently won $5,000,000 on Dr. SONNY HOWELL’S quiz pro- gram. “You Don’t Know, Do You?” The $5,000,000 question was, “Who is this year’s Olympic skating star?” Of course it was none other than MARY ANN FORTUNE. ESTHER BROOKS and JOYCE BROWNING recently took a world wide sightseeing trip. Whey they were away they visited with HELEN HARLESS who is a missionary in South AFRICA. She told them an exciting story of how she was saved from a tribe of head hunters by the JACK HOLT exposition party which was in Africa to trap wild animals for the famous BRUCE WOOD circus. His star attraction this season is the world’s strongest man, AMBROSE STL T MP. We were pleased to hear that Admiral DON MIDKIFF of the U. S. Navy is recup- erating nicely from a delicate operation performed by one of the world’s most prominent lady surgeons, PAT SMITH. We were also happy to hear that PATSY CLEAR is doing so well at her new beauty salon. Her chief beautician and hair stylist is ANN SMITH who recently tried out her latest version of the “poodle cut” on LOLA MAE BESS. JAYNE MORGAN is a successful executive at the White House and through her in- fluence she is making it possible for each senior class at R.H.S. to make a three-week tour of Washington, free of charge. BARBARA FRANKLIN is nicely recovering in a mental institution from a nervous breakdown which she suffered after the 1953 annual finally went to press. Her recovery is due to the patience of her private nurse, DOT CHAMBERS. PATSY HOWELL is an instructor at the VIRGINIA RITTER University and is spon- sor of the largest Beta Club in the United States. Well, we certainly were enjoying the chat about our old classmates; but we remembered that we had a performance to give so we hurried back. After a successful performance we left for home! We stopped by one of the KENNETH ESTES chain Service Stations and talked to his sister, LOUISE, who is his chief business exe- cutive. After a short chat with her we left, happy to have found out about our classmates since we parted in 1953 from R.H.S. — 24 — CfQ Of The Senior Year Christmas Pageant District One-Act Play LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, tl le Senior Class of 19 33, being of sound minds and bodies, bequeath our most priceless possessions to those we leave behind, with the hope that they will make as good use of them as we have. We hereby declare and publish this, our Last Will and Testament. Wally Andrews leaves his effervescent personality to Pete Moore. Jimbo McCraw leaves bis way with the student teachers to Bobby Buckland. Rufus DeHart leaves his ability to stay out of school to Juanita Warf. Colleen Cord leaves her political mindedness to Betsy Weaver. Mary Beth McGahev leaves her scholastic achievements to Wesley Umberger. Margaret Strader leaves her interest in “Tech” to Julie Furlong. Charlie Sutphin leaves his delicious biscuits to Miss Rust for further research. Melvin Anderson has finally decided to leave. Jimmy Burnett leaves his basketball ability to Raymond Shelburne. Frances Sutphin leaves her refined manner to Doris DeHart. Isabell Campbell leaves her sense of humor to Betty Sue Siler. Elizabeth Austin leaves her constant smile to Jean DeHart. Johnny Atkinson leaves his position as “Chief law enforcer” to Denny Hammack. Ambrose Stump leaves his good looks to Howard Dean. Frankie Wilson leaves his musical talent to Charlie Duncan. Carl Jones leaves his lankiness to Mickey Leach. Sherman Nelson leaves his camera and old flash bulbs to Mack Harvey. Cindv Baldwin leaves her famous walk to Ann Reese. Patsy Howell leaves her presidency of the Beta Club to “another outstanding per- son.” Barbara Franklin leaves her place as accompanist of the Glee Club to Sanford Jones. Pat Bryant leaves her reputation as “the Littlest Senior” to Shirley Guinn. Violet Dalton leaves her sunny disposition to Patty Hoover. Sonny Howell leaves his love of sports to Paul Hendrix. Betty Jean Grayson leaves her majestic manner to Elizabeth Miller. Pinky Lawrence leaves her ability to harmonize to Peggy Williams. Jeanne Powell leaves her interest in boys to Martha Sullivan. Janet Moore leaves her “Happy-go-Luckv” attitude to Star Perkins. Peggy Chambers leaves her nickname “Champ” to Joanie. Doris Bocock leaves her many crushes to Carolyn DeHaven, but is taking her at- traction to older men with her. - — 26 Joyce Browning leaves her basketball ability to Janie Cavton. Frances and Frankie Baker leave their neatness and diligence to G. W. Williams. Esther Brooks leaves her nickname “Red” to Delores Bishop. Nancy Smyth leaves her original hair style to Sylvia Meador. Jeanne Whitt leaves her love of fun to Tommy Cook. Ann Smith leaves her pleasing personality to Louise Zimmerman. Peggy Austin leaves her love of Home Economics to “Goose Tooth.” Charliss McKay leaves her attraction to Horses to Julie Mundy. Louise Estes leaves her sweetness to Ynema Gibson. Bobby Graham leaves his physique to Larry Long. Johnny Harmon leaves his practical applications of scientific theories to Mr Morgan. Helen Harless leaves her enthusiasm to Cathy Lum. Lois Hedge leaves her cheerfulness to Nancy Jo Camper. Jack Holt leaves his quality of leadership to Phil Salyer. Anne Keister leaves her fine spirit and loyalty to R.H.S. to Lanny Newcomb. Dickie Kesling leaves bis laziness to Bernie Young. Jeanne Moore leaves her artistic ability to Polly Smith. Jayne Morgan leaves her poise to Nora Strawn. Don Mottesheard leaves his place at the drums to Danny Gilbert. Don Phillips leaves his new revised “Hunt and Peck System” in Typing to Don Ratcliffe. Ronnie Rupe leaves his plans for the future to Gray Hines. Guy Wirt leaves his way with the ladies to Ferdy Perrow. Pat Smith leaves In r scientific mind to Johanna Hackman. Bruce Wood leaves his quietness to Bill King. Kenneth Estes leaves his integrity and thriftiness to John Barnard. Albert Lugar leaves his “easy-going” manner to Velma Anderson. Don Midkiff leaves his original artistic ideas to Carl Whitt. Tommy Stump leaves his congeneality to Minnie Lee Dean. Dickie Stamatas leaves his mechanical mindedness to Ed Dobbins. Bill Pryor leaves bis dependability to Margaret Farmer. Lola Mae Bess leaves her long hair to Peggy Reeves. Bobby Bowles leaves his “gift of gab” to Whitt Davis. Kenneth Brooks leaves his way of sleeping in class to anyone else who can get by with it. Nancy Burgess Baker leaves her formula for becoming engaged to Shirley Kirby. Sonny Cams leaves his ability to make correct predictions to Bobby Caldwell. Dot Chambers leaves her friendliness to Maggie Myers. Patsy Clear leaves her spirit and determination to Donna Townsend. Lacy Davis leaves his curl}- hair to Mickey Lemmon. To Mrs. Wade we leave a more behaved and intelligent sixth period English Class. To Miss Phillips we leave a more quiet and peaceful library free from the mur- mur of Senior voices. To the Junior Class we leave our seats of honor in the auditorium. To Mrs. Corn we leave a brand new pencil to replace the ones she has worn out writing our excuses. To Miss Reynolds we leave the fine reputation she has made for the Glee Club. To Mrs. Hatcher we leave our “Broad” interpretation of American Government. To Miss Clement we leave our Health Ed. Scrap-brooks. To Miss Dobvns we leave our apologies for being so dumb in Geometry. To Coach McCoy we leave a striving football squad. To Coach Roberson we leave what is left of the drivers’ training car. To Mr. Robinson we leaA r e our thanks and appreciation for being so patient. To Mrs. Hines and Mrs. Baker we leave our thanks for their guidance and help on the “Oak Leaf.” And to the entire faculty we wish to express our deepest appreciation for their help in getting us started on the long road of life. — 27 — JUNIORS Left to right, first row: Velma Anderson, Billy Andi ' ews, Peggy Arthur, Juanita Baker, John Barnard. Second row: Delores Bishop, Betty Bittinger. Bob- by Buckland, Nancy Camper, Jean Chambers. Third row : Lois Cheatham, Tom- my Cook, Howard Dean, Doris DeHart, Annabelle Farmer. Fourth row : Margaret Farmer, Julia Furlong, Nancy Galloway. Barbara Gibson, Gerry Gibson. Fifth row: Ynema Gibson, Gene Grayson, Shirley Gwinn, Arlene Hammond, Denny Hammack. JUNIORS Left to right, first row: Mack Harvey, Paul Hendrix, Jean Hensley, Gray Hines, Patty Hoover. Second row: Philip Hughes, Shirley Kirby, Betty Kirtner, Edmond Kirtner, Walter Leach. Third row: Mickey Lemmon, Eugene Loving, Katherine Lum, Ruby Mannon, Sylvia Meador. Fourth row: Carol Medley, Eliza- beth Miller, Pete Moore, Maggie Myers, Charlotte Newby. Fifth row: Lanny Newcomb, Star Perkins, Ferdy Perrow, James Puckett, Don Ratcliffe. — 30 — JUNIORS Left to right, first row: Philip Ratcliffe, Treva Rcss, Shelby Sheaffer, Marie Showalter, Richard Smith. Second row: Floyd Spencer, Meredith Stanley, Mar- tha Sullivan, Shirley Swimm, Gerry Thornton. Third row: Donna Townsend, Sam Turner, Tom Turner, Wesley Umberger, Juanita Warf. Fourth row: Betsy Weaver, Norma Webb, Shirley Whitt, Robert Widner, G. W. Williams. Fifth row: Peggy Williams, Dawn Young, Louise Zimmerman. Not pictured: ' Ernestine Leighton, John Irving Otey, Everett Andrews, Douglas Morris, Bessie DeLung, Bernie Young. — 31 — SOPHOMORES Left to right, first row: Dale Atkins, Nancy Alls, Willie Ashley, Eleanor Bess, Janice Bess, Jimmy Bishop, Lloyd Bowman. Second row: Doris Brown, Donnie Burch, Bobby Caldwell, Denny Coe, Maryjane Cromer, Whitt Davis, Min- nie Lee Dean. Third row: Jean DeHart, Keith Denny, James Dobbins, Edna Dob- bins, Charles Duncan, Esther Duncan, Bill Franklin. Fourth row: Danny Gilbert, Jimmy Graham, Betty Haislip, Donna Hall, Preston Hall, Nancy Hamby, Joan Honeycutt. Fifth row: Emmett Harris, Kenneth Harris, Howard Hill, Shirley Hollins, Bill King, Dickie Linkous, Jean Linkous. Sixth row: Lois Lorton, Hu- bert Matney, Bill McCraw, Dickie McGuire, Jacque Meadows, Helen Midkiff, James Miles. Seventh row: John Miles B. nnie Montgomery, Bill Morrow, Julie Mundy, Billie Myers, Virginia Pelter, James Pillars. SOPHOMORES Left to right , first row: Ann Reese, Ann Roane, Philip Salyer, Raymond Shelburne, Lois Showalter, Shelby Showalter, Betty Sue Siler. Second row: John Slusher, Jack Smith, Polly Smith, Glenna Spraker, Mary Stafford, Nora Strawn, Alice Sturdivant. Third row: Phoebe Sturdivant, Charles Thornton, Dick Turner, George Turner, Jimmy Van Groniger, Euna Viers, Bonnie Walker. Fourth row: Molly Whitt, Carl Whitt, Nancy White, Joyce Whickham, Connie Wilson, Larry Wood. Not pictured: Carl Ratcliffe, Denny A ker, Roy Dobbins, Janie Cayton, Johanna Hackman, Everette Sutphin, Peggy Smith, Willard Jones, Phyllis Sutphin, Howard Linkous, Hazel Hoback, Shelby Poole. — 33 — FRESHMEN Left to right , first row: Louise Akers, Nancy Allison, Jackie Altizer, Wini- fred Barton, Myrtle Bishop, Rita Bond, Andy Brinkley, Marvin Brown, Johnny Browning. Second row: Dotty Bucldand, Wade Burleson, Robin Caldwell, Rita Campbell, Herman Caves, Jack Chappell, Ann Clark, Leonard Cochran, Peggy Cochran. Third row: Wanda Cochran, Eddie Cord, E. W. Counts, Jackie Craw- ford, Betty Davis, Donald Davis, Barbara DeHart, Carolyn DeHaven, Ann Disney. Fourth row: Barbara Dobbins, Billy Dobbins, Eloise Dobbins, Joann Dobbins, Roy Dobbins, Bobby Dudley, Jerry Duncan, Maurice Earles, Elizabeth Farmer. Fifth row: Rachael Flinchum, Jimmy Foster, Bobbie Ann Foster, Ann Goodwin, Bobby Graham, Carolyn Gunter, Buck Hagy, Kay Hall, James Harless. Sixth row: Bobby Harris, Billy Hearington, Sonny Helvey, Kenneth Hite, Janice Hoback, Frank Hol- liday, Sonny Hoover, Patsy Jarrett, Suzanne Jett. Seventh row: Bobby Jones, Johnny Jones, Sanford Jones, Billy Jordan, Doris Kesling, Billy Joe Kiser, Ronnie Lawson, Fred Leedy, Joan Lindamood. FRESHMEN Left to right, first row: Billy Long, Larry Long, Terry McCraw, Rudolph McPeak, Jimmy McGuire, Noel Mitchell, Neva Morgan, Jimmy Morrison, Nancy Murdock. Second row: Linda Neal, Neil Nimmo, Bennie Powell, Sonny Quesen- berry, Billy Rateliffe, Idell Ratcliffe. Peggy Reeves, Bennie Ridpath, Mike Ripley. Third row: Gerald Roberts, Lina Rodgers, Martha Russell, John Robert Simpkins, Willie Lee Sowers. Sonny Speed, Doris Spencer, Bobby Staley, Nancy St. Clair. Fourth row: Betty Stewart, Joan Sullivan, Franklin Thomas, Betty Thompson, Doris Thompson, Bill Wall, Nancy Weikel, Bette Williams, John Williams. Fifth row: Howard Williams, Steve Winsett, Mary Bob Wirt, Kate Woods, Joyce Year- out, Joie Young. Not pictured: Donny Galloway, Herbert Kirtner, Donald Mc- Daniel, Charlie Sutphin, Tommy Kent, Ruth Hammack. — 35 — EIGHTH GRADE Edith Akers Lewis A bert Hobby Alderman Hobby Alls Wayne Anderson Harry Andrews Judy Anfin Joanne Arnold Jean Arthur Bobby Asbury Terry Bain vo line Baker Hetty Hess Marie Blankenship Jane Bradshaw II. ( ' . Branscom Avis Breeden Beulah Broyles Harrv Buchannan Hill Burs Hillian Bugg Carl Caves Uiehard Chappell Doug Charlton Barbara Coehran Bobbie Cohen William Conrad Roger Copco Carol Copco Johanna Craig Charlotte DeHart Carol Dexter Arlene Duncan Nancy Duncan David Farmer Evelyn Farmer Jean Faulkner Elizabeth Ferrell Mary Fortune Frances Franklin Buddy Frye Richard Gibson Frank Grayson Judy Hall Doug ' as Hammons Nathan Hawley Gerry Hedge Jimmy High Carol Holliday Carolene Holliday James Holliday Betty Hollandsworth Sanford Hopkins Carol Horton Buddv Howell Jane Hudnal Carol Huddle Glenna Hull Gerry Hurt Danny Jett Kay Jones Douglas Kellar Gerry Kincer Frankie Lawrence Dan Lindamood Patsy Linkous Tommy Mannon Pussel Mantz Jovce Mathews Douglas McPeak Mabel Miller Jackie Musselman Patricia Myers Jackie Neal Leon Neal Woodrow Nelson Carolyn Otey EIGHTH GRADE Judith Palmer Kenley Phillips Shirley Pillars Jimmy Poe Maryann Poole Kandy Puckett John Ripley Charles Rodman Carl Roseberry Shirley Ross Mickey Runion William Russell Nancy Saul Leon Saul Ira Sawyers Isabelle Sawyers Sidney Scott Lewis Semones R. K. Shumate Dot Siler (layle Simpson R. T. Simpson Donald Smith Helen Smith James Smith Tommy Smith Lillie Sowers Dotty Stafford Jimmy Strawn Sonny Sutton Don Swimm Rachael Talbert Tony Talbert John Taylor Evelyn Thornton George Thomas Jackie Thomas Nancy Tipton Tommy Trigg Harold Turner Rodney Umberger Gerry Viers Robert Viers Ronald Viers Dewey Weaver Emanell Wade Barbara Weaver Doug Whitt Ponnie Wheeler Fochella Wood Clar ; ce Young Alice Young Not Pictured : Danny Marshall Peggy Dean Char.otte Brooks Judy Corder Virginia Kenley Harry Brown Norman Jones Dorothy Robinson Sue Co ' e Mary Hite Grayson Joan Taylor — 37 — rv Editors and Business Managers Of Oak Leaf Front row. Barbara Franklin, Editor. Second row : Violet Dalton. Peggy Williams, Bustness Managers. Third row. Pete Moore, Business Manager; Mack Harvey, Assistant Editor; Jchnny Atkinson, Business Manager. — 3S— DRGflnizfluons The Oak Leaf Staff Editor -in-Chiej Barbara Franklin Assistant Editor Mack Harvey Business Managers Johnny Atkinson Violet Dalton Faculty Advisers Mrs. Betty Hines Mrs. Mary Ann Baker The OAK LEAF Staff seeks to present to the students a record of the happy days and treasured memories which they shared together at Radford High School. We realize that this book is not a perfect piece of work; but if it will help you recall more vividly this marvelous year, then our efforts will not have been in vain. Left to right, seated: Patsy Howell, Pete Moore, Peggy Williams, Mack Harvey, Bar- bara Franklin, Violet Dalton, Johnny Atkinson, Margaret Strader, Shirley Kirby. Standing: Mrs. Hines, Bonnie Walker, Mickey Leach, Jean DeHart, Gene Grayson, Nancy Camper, Son- ny Howell, Jean Hensley, Mrs. Baker. — 40 — The Acorn Staff Editor Assistant Editor Business Manager Adviser Wally Andrews Lanny Newcomb Pat Bryant Miss Juanita Phillips The Acorn Staff, with the edition of six papers each session, tends to bring to the student body and faculty an accurate account of school affairs. The staff encourages original writing, student expressions, and experience in journalism. Clockwise, left to right, first row: Shelby Poole, Sylvia Meador, Nancy Smyth, Doris Bocock. Denny Hammack, Johnny Harmon, Pat Smith, Julie Mundy, Betty Jean Grayson, Frankie Wilson, Wesley Umberger, Pat Bryant, Howard Dean, Wally Andrews, Louise Zim- merman, Jayne Morgan, Ynema Gibson, Patty Hoover, Dawn Young, Julia Furlong, Donna Townsend. Back row, standing and sitting: Colleen Cord, Cindy Baldwin, Bobby Bowles, Ru- fus DeHart, Pete Moore, Dickie Kesling, Raymond Shelburne, ( sitting ) Lanny Newcomb, Bob- by B uckland, Minnie Lee Dean, Elizabeth Miller. — 41 - Student Cooperative Association OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Faculty Adviser Rufus DeHart Pete Moore Minnie Dean Ann Goodwin Miss Ruby Dobyns The purpose of the S.C.A. is to encourage and develop democratic ideals and orderly self government. Meetings are held once a month and the member- ship is composed of presidents of all the clubs and home room chairmen. ACTIVITIES Sponsored many community and school drives, made plans for Homecom- ing, took charge of White Christmas boxes, and presided at all assembly pro- grams. Left to right, first row: Velma Anderson, Pat Bryant, Jeanne Whitt, Pete Moore, Min- nie Lee Dean, Rufus DeHart, Jean Linkous, Ann Goodwin, Mary Stafford. Second row: Phil- lip Salyers, Meredith Stanley, Lanny Newcomb, Mack Harvey, Howard Dean, Melvin Ander- son, Gene Grayson, Wally Andrews, Bobby Dudley, Johnny Atkinson, Dick Shumate. Third row: Bobby Graham, Wayne Anderson, Patsy Howell, Barbara Franklin, Elizabeth Austin, Ann Keister, Violet Dalton, Suzanne Jett, Dale Atkins, Neva Morgan, Jackie Holt, Floyd Spencer. — 42 — Student Patrol OFFICERS President Vice President Secret ary -Treasurer Adviser .. Johnny Atkinson Dick Kesling Ruth Hammack Mr. G. C. Roberson The purpose of the Student Patrol is to provide and promote the safety of each student at R.H.S. and to improve our patterns of behavior. The duties of the patrol are numerous and include keeping order in the halls and in lunch line and setting up safety rules for the students to follow. Left to right, first row: Don Ratcliffe, Guy Wirt, Johnny Atkinson, Dickie Kesling, Bob- by Bowles. Second row: Rudolph McPeak, James Puckett, Raymond Shelburne, Phillip Saly- ers, Denny Hammack, Gene Grayson, Neal Nimmo. Third row: Jayne Morgan, Betsy Weav- er, Shirley Kirby, Mary Anne Fortune, Virginia Pelter, Benny Neal Powell, Esther Duncan, Ruth Hammack, Shelby Poole. — 43 — • Beta Club President ... Patsy Howell Vice President Sonny Howell Secretary -Treasurer Cindy Baldwin Advisers Mrs. Rubye Wade Miss Allene Elkins The Beta Club is an honor club which seeks to promote the ideals of hon- esty, service, and leadership among the students ACTIVITIES Entertained Alumni at a Tea on Homecoming, held a tapping ceremony for new members and sent delegates to Beta Club Convention. Front row : Pat Bryant. Second row : Jean Hensley, Violet Dalton, Patsy Howell, Son- ny Howell, Cindy Baldwin, Shelby Shaffer, Lanny Newcomb, Shirley Gwinn. Third row : Barbara Haley, Mary Beth McGahey, Betty Jean Grayson, Pat Smith, Jeanne Whitt, Patty Hoover, Jayne Morgan, Floyd Spencer. — 44 — Language Club OFFICERS Presidents Gene Grayson — Spanish Louise Zimmerman — Latin The Language Club is composed of students do- ing Satisfactory work in Latin and Spanish. There are two presidents, separate meetings are held by the smaller groups, and there are occasional joint ses- sions of the entire group. The initiation of new mem- bers is a colorful event. The club annually presents a radio program, gives an assembly program and has a picnic in the Spring. Left to right, first row: Kate Wood, Ann Clark, Barbara DeHart, Suzanne Jett, Betty Sue Fox, Betty Davis, Ann Goodwin, Nancy W ygal, Betty Thompson, Esther Duncan, Joan Lindamocd, Doris Spencer, Bonnie Walker, Rita Bond. Second row: Doris Thompson, Rita Campbell, Bobby Foster, Carolyn Gunter, Fra nces Brewer, Neva Morgan, Joan Honeycutt, Ruth Hammack, Connie Wilson, Lois Lorton, Carolyn DeHaven, Polly Smith, Julie Mundy, Ann Roane, Joyce Wickham, Jeanne DeHart, Nora Strong, Joanna Hackman, Mary Stafford. Third row: Bobby Graham, Charles Duncan, Raymond Shelburne, Jimmy Graham, Neal Nimmo, Bet- sy Weaver, Tommy Kent, John Simpkins, Larry Long, Jerry Foster, Robin Caldwell, Bill Wall, Star Perkins, Elizabeth Miller. Fourth row: Joie Young, Ann Keister, Barbara Franklin, Car- olyn Lawrence, Cindy Baldwin, Jeanne Powell, Margaret Strader, Pat Smith, Martha Sulli- van, Louise Zimmerman, Patsy Clear, Elizabeth Austin, Donna Townsend, Ann Disney, Betty Siler. Fifth row: Doris DeHart, Doris Kesling. Katherine Lum, Howard Williams, Phillip Salyers, Whit Davis. G. W. Williams, Danny Gilbert, Wade Burleson, Sanford Jones, Mike Rip- ley, Dawn Young, Ynema Gibson, Joanne Dobbins, Martha Russell. Sixth row: Walter Leach, Phillip Hughes, Ferdy Perrow, Lanny Newcomb, Howard Dean, Gene Grayson, Melvin Ander- son, Bobby Buckland. Bill King, Nancy St. Clair, Betty Stewart, Minnie Lee Dean, Shirley Kirby, Shirley Gwinn. — 45 — ■ Debate Club OFFICERS President Howard Dean Vice President Lanny Newcomb Secretary Minnie Lee Dean Treasurer Betty Sue Sieer Colors: Gold and Black The Purpose of the debate program includes drawing in research, sound argument, quick thinking and effective extemporaneous speaking. ACTIVITIES The league sponsors a debate program leading to championships on all levels within each group. Debates are conducted in accordance with an adaptation of the cross-examination plan, and contests are held as a part of school, regional and state forensic meets. First row: Joan Honeycutt, Ann Goodwin, Polly Smith, Julie Mundy, Minnie Dean, Betty Sue Siler, Lanny Newcomb, Howard Dean. Second row: Bonnie Walker, Jean DeHart, Betty Davis, Nancy St. Clair, Carolyn DeHaven, Doris Spencer. — 46 — ACTIVITIES Assisted with collection of blood for Blood Bank, sent delegates to Key Club Convention, and assisted Civic organizations. Left to right, first row, seated at table : Sonny Howell, Dickie Shumate, Denny Hammack. Second row. G. W. Williams, Mack Harvey, Lanny Newcomb, Gene Grayson, Wesley Umber- ger, Rufus DeHart. Third row: Johnny Atkinson, Frankie Wilson, Bill Pryor, Jimmy McCraw, Bobby Bowles, Wally Andrews, Charlie Sutphin. Fourth row : Jimmy Burnett, Ferdy Perrow, Pete Moore, Guy Wirt, Phillip Salyer, Denny Aker, Ambrose Stump, Melvin Anderson. — 47 — OFFICERS Band President Floyd Spencer Vice President Walter Leach Secretary and Treasurer Lanny Newcomb ACTIVITIES Presented assembly programs, six members parti- cipated in the Schubert Festival at Charlottesville, at- tended Spring Music Festival at Wytheville, partici- pated in various parades throughout this section, pre- sented concerts for civic organizations, presented half- time shows at football games, sponsored “Seven and a Half Miles of Pennies” campaign, played in En Masse at Victory Stadium for the benefit of the Shriners Crippled Children Foundation, during the summer 3 members participated in the Virginia Highland Arts Festival held at Abingdon, Virginia. Eight members from the band organized a dance orchestra and play- ed for many dances during the year, including the Homecoming dance. The band was presented a Christmas Social by members of the Music Booster Club. Left to right, front row center : Frankie Lawrence, John Williams, Winifred Barton. Front row: Billy Franklin, Donna Hall, James Miles, Jcie Yeung, Larry Long, Andy Brink- ley, Sonny Speed, Tommy Kent, Douglas Hammond. Floyd Spencer, Jerry Kincer, Ronnie Viers, Phillip Hughes. Second row: Mike Ripley Jimmy Pee, Larry Buchanan, Willard Jones, Lewis Albert, Patsy Jarrett, Lois Showalter, James Mcrrison, Ronnie Lawson, Dewey Weaver, Danny Marshall, John Miles, Carl Rcseberry, Frankie Wilson, John Simpkins, Tommy Trigg, Jimmy Strong, Wade Burleson, Tommy Cook. Third row: Mr. Dobyns, Danny Gilbert, Jim- my Foster, Eddie Cord, Gerry Thornton, Rudolph McPeak, John Bernard, John Slusher, Charles Rodman, Don Mottesheard, William Russell, Bobby Alderman, Lanny Newcomb, Wal- ter Leach, Mack Harvey. Majorettes: Nancy Galloway, Margaret Farmer, Mary Ann Fortune, Betty Jo Haislip. — 4S— Diversified Oecupations OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Czord nator ... ..... Kenneth Estes .. France s Sutphin Frances Baker Lola Mae Bess Mr. W. B. Hatcher The purpose of the D. O. program is to train students in a given vocation while they are still in school. ACTIVITIES Held club banquet at the Governor Tyler Hotel and presented one act comedy, “Sally Takes a Bow.” D — Tommy Stump, Dickie Stamatas, Albert Lugar, Kenneth Estes, Barbara Ashley Williams, Carl Jones, John Otey, Gray Hines, Billy Andrews, Don MidkifT. O — Frances Baker, Virginia Ritter, Bobby Thornton, Frankie Baker, Bernie Young, Frances Sutphin, Sher- m;n Nelscn, John Harmon, Everett Andrews, Lola Mae Bess, Douglas Morris, Ronnie Rupe. Nzt Pictured — Betty Mitchell. . T ' f|| i -A— Glee Club OFFICERS President Elizabeth Austin Vice President. Louise Zimmerman Secretary and Treasurer Jean DeHart Librarians Peggy Williams Jean Linkous Director Miss Marie Reynolds The Glee Club is composed of sixty-six members consisting of boys and girls from the ninth through the twelfth grades. For the first time in several years, the Glee Club has had boys in the group. ACTIVITIES Sang for District M Teachers’ Meeting at Radford College, all Civic clubs from time to time during the year, Thanksgiving program and Christmas Pageant. Four members participated in All State Chorus at Martinsville and two members were sent to the Schu- bert Music Festival in Charlottesville. The Club sang for the Rotary 275th District Convention in Johnson City, Tennessee, the State Superintendent’s Meeting in Roanoke and a Medical Convention which was also held in Roanoke. They presented several radio pro- grams throughout the year, sang at the District Music Festival in Wytheville, the Community Easter Sun- rise program, Baccalaureate and Graduation. Left to right, first row: Barbara Franklin, Bonnie Walker, Dawn Young, Ynema Gib- son, Ann Keister, Elizabeth Austin, Delores Bishop, Arlene Hammond, Carolyn DeHaven, Juanita Warf, Martha Russell, Bennie Powell, Louise Zimmerman, Maggie Myers, Miss Rey- nolds. Second roio: Betty Davis, Julia Furlong, Patsy Howell, Jayne Morgan, Betty Sue Fox, Joan Sullivan, Helen Midkiff, Ann Disney, Polly Smith, Nancy Smyth, Peggy Williams. Third row: Joan Lindamood, Ann Clark, Ann Reese, Ann Goodwin, Nancy Weikel, Shirley Kirby, Dotty Buckland, Jeanne Powell, Connie Wilson, Carolyn Lawrence, Lois Lorton. Fourth row: Ruth Hammack, Joan Honeycutt, Cindy Baldwin, Janie Cayton, Margaret Strader, Nancy St. Clair, Betsy Weaver, Star Perkins, Patty Hoover, Nancy Camper, Mary Bob Wirt. Fifth row: Frankie Wilson, Bobby Bowles, Gene Grayson, Jim McCraw, Bobby Graham, Ambrose Stump, Guy Wirt, Wally Andrews, Melvin Anderson, Sonny Howell. — 50 - Home Economics President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Advisers OFFICERS Violet Dalton Janet Jones Peggy DeHart Doris Bocock Jeanne Powell Miss Beth Jordan Miss Farah Rust Motto: “Toward New Horizons” Colors: Red and White Flowers: Rose ACTIVITIES Contributed to World Christmas Festival, prepared a meal for the District M Principals meeting, made cookies for a ward party at the Veterans Hospital, served as hostesses and guides for open house at the High School and also helped prepare the refreshments; had a speaker on International Relationships for a club meeting, eight members went to the F.H.A. summer camp at Smithville, Va. Had a float in the Homecoming Parade, had a radio program and had members at- tending the Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski Federation. (Mary Ann Fortune was the treasurer for the Federation. Janet Jones will qualify for the Junior Homemaker Degree for Special Achievements.) First row: Phoebe Sturdivant, Polly Whitt, Janice Bess, Alice Sturdivant, Mary Ann Fortune, Jean Linkous, Esther Duncan, Dale Adkins. Second row: Carol Medley, Billie Joyce Myers, Joyce Wickham, Linda Neal, Rita Campbell, Bobbie Fester, Miriam Hall, Shirley Swimm. Third l row: Martha Sullivan, Joan Sullivan, Doris Kesling, Kate Woods, Barbara DeHart, Suzanne Jett, Louise Estes, Helen Harless, Colleen Cord, Shelby Poole. Fourth row: Violet Dalton, Janet Jones, Doris Bocock, Jeanne Powell, Peggy DeHart. Dramatics Club Since its beginning the Dramatics Club has endeavored to carry out its pur- pose of discovering talent and instilling interest in the various phases of dramatic art into the minds of the students at Radford High School. Under the leadership of Mrs. Dougherty, a Christmas pageant, entitled “The Shepherd’s Star” was presented. Radio programs were presented over W.R.A.D. by various committees of the club. Several members of the club par- ticipated in the faculty play, “Headin’ For The Hills,” and the D.O. play, “Sally Takes a Bow.” Pins for the club members were selected and ordered during March. By cooperating with the other departments of the school, the Dramatics Club creates an unending source of opportunity for the person interested in dra- matics. Left to right, first row: Maggie Myers, Ynema Gibson, Anne Keister, Colleen Cord, Dawn Young, Louise Zimmerman, Pat Bryant, Carolyn Lawrence, Violet Dalton, Polly Smith, Esther Duncan, Patsy Clear, Peggy Williams, Bonnie Walker. Second row: Elizabeth Austin, Star Perkins, Elizabeth Miller, Guy Wirt, Bobby Bowles, Jim McCraw, Paul Hendrix, Rufus De- Hart, Gene Grayson, Howard Dean, Bobby Buckland, Lanny Newcomb, Mack Harvey, Mickey Leach, Raymond Shelburne, Cindy Baldwin, Mary Ann Fortune, Mrs. Dougherty. Third row: Minnie Lee Dean, Louise Estes, Helen Harless, Donna Townsend, Shelby Poole, Julie Furlong, Delores Bishop, Peggy Chambers, Sylvia Meador, Jeanne Whitt, Mary Beth McGahey, Joanna Hackman, Mary Stafford, Nora Strawn, Julie Mundy, Charliss McKay, Peggy DeHart, Betty Jean Grayson, Barbara Franklin. Fourth row: Betty Sue Siler, Connie Wilson, Lois Lorton, Betsy Weaver, Jeanne Powell, Patty Hoover, Janet Moore, Nancy Smyth, Doris Bocock, Mar- garet Strader, Jean Honeycutt, Jean DeHart, Ann Smith, Peggy Austin, Janet Jones, Virginia Pelter. — 52 — Science Club Chi Beta Pi OFFICERS President Lanny Newcomb Vice President Howard Dean Secretary Pat Smith Treasurer Charles Duncan Adviser Miss Jennings ACTIVITIES The Chi Beta Pi is an honorary science club which strives to create in- terest in the various phases of science. Meetings are held twice a month with varied programs pertaining to science. Individual projects is the main activity and the highlights are the district Science Open House at Blacksburg and the Virginia Junior Academy of Science. The club also sponsored and built the float for homecoming parade which won first prize. Left to right, seated: Nora Strawn, Betty Sue Siler, Robin Caldwell, Joanna Hackman, Julie Furlong, Bill King, Donna Townsend, Pat Smith, Sanford Jones, Jimmy Graham, Col- leen Cord, Charliss McKay, Bobby Graham. Standing: Bonnie Walker, Mary Stafford, Bill Wall, Lanny Newcomb, Howard Dean, Minnie Dean, Mack Harvey, Charles Duncan. — 53 — Virginia Girls’ State First row: Peggy Chambers, Pat Bryant, Jeanne Whitt, Elizabeth Austin, Colleen Cord, Violet Dalton, Mary Ann Fortune. Second row: Jayne Morgan, Mary Beth McGahey, Cindy Baldwin, Margaret Strader, Patricia Smith, Betty Jean Grayson, Barbara Franklin. Old Dominion Boys’ State First row: Don Mottesheard, Sonny Howell, Johnny Atkinson, Rufus De- Hart, Bobby Bowles. Second row: Guy Wirt, Bobby Graham, Wally Andrews, Dickie Shumate. SPORTS Varsity Club Left to right, first row. Wally Andrews, Howard Dean, Bill King, Pete Moore, Jimmy McCraw, Melvin Anderson, Charlie Sutphin, Sonny Cams, Guy Wirt. Second row: Rufus De- Hart, Ambrose Stump, Lanny Newcomb, Meredith Stanley, Jimmy Burnett, Bobby Graham, Raymond Shelburne, Wesley Umberger, Gene Grayson, Bill Pryor. Third row: Denny Ham- mack, Paul Hendrix, Johnny Atkinson, Dickie Shumate, Bobby Bowles, Hubert Matney, Son- ny Howell, Jack Holt, Russell Mantz, G. W. Williams. ACTIVITIES Sponsored “Sadie Hawkins” dance, ordered new sweaters and jackets, held traditional initiations for new members, and annual Steak Fry. President Melvin Anderson Vice President Jim McCraw Secretary-Treasurer Pete Moore — 56 — Cheerleaders Praise and congratulations are surely in or- der for the Cheerleaders of 1952-53 and their energetic coach, Miss Juanita Phillips. The man- ner in which they executed each yell showed that they put a great deal of time and energy into becoming a squad for the entire student body, as well as the teams, to be proud of. Through their pep and enthusiasm they have helped arouse interest in sports among the stu- dents and spurred our teams to many victories. ACTIVITIES Performed at all Football and Basketball games, sponsored Cheerleaders’ Dance, presented assembly programs, and sponsored Pep Rallies. Head Cheerleaders Violet Dalton Ann Keister Adviser Miss Juanita Phillips Clockwise : Pat Bryant, Juanita Warf, Peggy Williams, Barbara Franklin, Nancy Smyth, Ann Keister, Violet Dalton. — 57 — Football “Losing or winning, always a-grinning.” This is a line from one of our school songs and it certainly tells the story of our 1952-53 football squad. They were not always victorious by points; however, they played aggressive and exciting games and were true symbols of sportsmanship throughout the season. SCHEDULE We Narrows 18 Blacksburg 14 Bassett 20 Dublin 34 Pulaski 12 W.ytheville 0 William Byrd 6 Pearisburg 6 Martinsville 7 Christiansburg 0 They 13 20 0 0 39 7 12 12 26 33 1 ft . � , t f S A tff wm ’rr “iTv B3 «7SU V v S V nr V ‘igggj w «« • i | rOs If] ■i % i r i f f f ( 1 1 ( f 1 (Ml )M : 1 1 ’ i m n Left to right, first row. Robert Talbert, Ambrose Stump, Bobby Bowles, Bill King, Howard Dean, Jim McCraw, Wally Andrews, Melvin Anderson, Bobby Buckland, Sonny Howell, Guy Wirt, Dickie Shumate, Pete Moore, Jack Holt. Second row. Billy Jordan, Bobby Graham, Sonny Hoover, Whitt Davis, Raymond Shelburne, Philip Salyer, G. W. Williams, Meredith Stanley, Wesley Umberger, Gene Grayson, Bobby Graham, Rufus DeHart, John Harmon, Bill Pryor, Paul Hendrix, Mike Ripley. Third row: Sonny Quesenberry, Bill Wall, Buck Hagy, Gerald Roberts, Johnny Jones, James Puckett, Bobby Dudley, Jimmie Burnette, Albert Tol- ley, Denny Aker, William Ashley, Bobby Thornton, Charlie Sutphin, Denny Hammack. — 58 — Left to right, first row : Denny Hammack, Melvin Andersen, Jimmy Burnette, Johnny Atkinson, Pete Moore. Second row : Don Ratcliffe, Bobby Buckland, Wally Andrews, Jim Mc- Craw, Bill King, Raymond Shelburne. Third row: Howard Dean, G. W. Williams, Guy Wirt, Gene Grayson, Meredith Stanley, Dickie Shumate. Under the leadership of Captain Jim Burnett and the guidance of Coach “Robby” Robertson, the team this year has done a job that deserves the applause and appreciation of all the fans. Their fine record during the season won for them a place in the district tournament. Although they lost the championship game to Fleming, they are champions to us in every sense of the word. S C H E D U L E We They We The y Feb. 10 — Narrows 72 61 Dec. 9— Floyd 84 23 Feb. 13 — Blacksburg .. 51 57 Dec. 16 — Floyd 88 43 Feb. 17 — Fries 85 50 Dec. 19 — Blacksburg 69 51 Feb. 20 — Pulaski 69 43 Jan. 2 — Wm. Byrd 60 36 Feb. 24 — Wytheville .. 73 51 Jan. 6 — Wytheville 67 51 Feb. 27 — Fries 85 74 Jan. 9 — Narrows 56 49 Jan. 13 — Christiansburg . 90 79 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Jan. 16 — Martinsville 50 67 We Jan. 27 — Pulaski 65 53 Jan. 29 — Christiansburg . 65 53 Mar. 5 — Blacksburg .. 63 42 Jan. 30 — Wm. Byrd 59 31 Mar. 6 — Martinsville 63 62 Feb. 6 — Martinsville 54 74 Mar. 7 — Fleming 50 57 — 59 — Boys’ Junior Varsity S C h : We They Dec. 9 — Floyd 26 30 Dec. 12 — Central Chevies . 27 62 Dec. 16— Flovd 42 34 Dec. 19 — Blacksburg 28 30 Jan. 19 — Narrows 66 25 Feb. 6 — Martinsville 23 54 E D U L E We They Feb. 13 — Blacksburg 40 49 Feb. 17 — Fries 45 44 Feb. 19 — Narrows 40 38 Feb. 27 — Fries 31 49 Feb. 29 — Christiansburg 65 73 Left to right, first row: Phillip Salyer, Dennie Aker, Bobby Dudley, Johnny Browning, Marvin Brown, Sonny Quesenberry. Second row: Franklin Thomas, Gerald Roberts, Noel Mitchell, Sonny Hoover, Wesley Umberger, Albert Tolley. Third row: Bill Wall, Whitt Davis, Charles Duncan, Buck Hagey, Bobby Graham, Tommy Kent. — 60 — Action Shots Girls’ Varsity Basketball First row, sitting: Peggy Chambers, Jeanne Whitt, Esther Brooks. Second row, kneel- ing: Patsy Howell, Ernestine Leighton, Charlotte Newby, Joyce Browning, Pat Smith, Nancy Camper. Third row, standing: Betty Thompson, Peggy Cochran. Charliss McKay, Betsy Weav- er, Janie Cavton, Ruth Hammack, Joan Chambers, Connie Wilscn. It is not often that you find a team with the spirit and sportsmanship as that of the 1952-53 “Kittens.” They not only were physically and mentally fit, but were willing to fight for any test of strength. Cap- tain Jeanne Whitt led her team through many thrill- ing and exciting moments with deliberation and every participant right with her, along with the strong en- couragement of the “bench warmers.” Although the “Kittens” are losing seven veteran J players this year, there is no doubt that the remain- ing ' number will carry on the traditional spirit and loyalty. Without the versatile coaching of Miss Mickey Clement the team wou’d have been unable to have had so successful a season. SCHEDULE We They Jan. 2 — Wm. Byrd 27 43 Jan. 6 — Wvtheville 33 31 Jan. 9 — Narrows 44 39 Jan. 13 — Christiansburg 47 44 Jan. 16 — Martinsville 38 31 Jan. 27 — Pulaski 37 46 Jan. 30— Wm. Byrd 22 21 Feb. 10 — Narrows 46 52 Feb. 20 — Pulaski 30 24 Feb. 24 — Wytheville 33 35 — 62 — Girls’ Junior Varsity Basketball SCHEDULE We They Jan. 15 — Christiansburg 27 26 Jan. 27 — Pulaski 35 59 Feb. 2 — Shawsville 27 22 Feb. 5 — Christiansburg 8 15 Feb. 12 — Shawsville 26 32 Feb. 19 — Pulaski 28 43 Left to right, first row : Linda Neal, Mary Bob Wirt, Elizabeth Farmer, Charlotte De- Hart. Second row: Carolyn Gunter, Ann Disney, Joan Dobbins, Nancy St. Clair, Neva Lee Morgan, Mary Hite Grayson, Nancy Weikel, Carol Holliday. Third row: Miss Butch Land, Coach, Isabelle Sawyers, Carolene Holliday, Peggy Dean, Ann Goodwin, Mary Ann Poole, Bobby Cchen, Miss Birley, Coach. — 63 — Girls’ Athletic Association Left to right, first row: Elizabeth Miller, Jean DeHart, Jeanne Whitt, Patty Hoover, Martha Sul- livan. Star Perkins, Barbara DeHart. Second row: Maggie Myers, Janice Bess, Helen Midkift ' , Phoebe Stur- divant, Virginia Pelter, Peggy Austin, Betsy Weaver, Shirley Swimm, Pat Smith, Esther Brooks, Janet Jones. Third row: Alice Sturdivant, Shelby Poole, Jean Linkous, Janet Moore, Peggy Chambers, Joyce Browning, Patsy Howell, Delores Bishop, Nancy Ca mper, Jayne Morgan. Peggy Williams, Sylvia Mead- or. Fourth row: Cindy Baldwin, Polly Smith, Eliza beth Austin, Betty Sue Siler, Joan Honeycutt, Mary Bob Wirt, Connie Wilson. Charlotte Newby, Hois L orton, Betty Jean Grayson, Elizabeth Farmer. Fifth row: Doris Bocock, Pat Bryant, Nancy Smyth, Dawn Young, Bonnie Walker, Doris DeHart, Margaret Strader, Nancy St. Clair, Margaret Farmer, Nancy Galloway. Mollie Whitt, Ernestine Leighton, Violet Dal- ton, Anne Keister, Mary Ann Fortune. Sixth row: Peggy DeHart, Juanita Warf. Louise Zimmerman, Jeanne Powell, Carolyn Lawrence, Norma Jean Webb, Ne a Morgan, Joan Chambers, Helen Harless. Heads Of Sports First row, kneeling-. Doris DeHart, Softball; Nancy Camper, Tennis; Peggy Chambers, Fieldball ; Esther Brooks, Hockey. Second row, standing: Patsy Howell, Horseshoes; Betsy Weaver, Speedball; Joyce Browning, Ping Pong: Pat Smith, Basketball; Doris Bocock, Badminton; Virginia Pelt- er, Shuffleboard; Helen Harless, Volley Ball. Track Team First row, left to right: Jimmy Burnette, Guy Wirt, Jim McCraw, Bobby Bowles, Wally Andrews, Charlie Sutphin. Melvin Anderson. Second row: Dickie Shumate, Meredith Stanley, Sonny Howell, Howard Dean, Bill King, Gene Gray- son, Bobby Buckland, G. W. Williams, Denny Hammack, Pete Moore. Third row: Phillip Salyer, Buck Hagy, Bobby Graham, Winifred Barton, Wesley Umberger, Marvin Brown, Johnny Jones, Whit Davis, Ambrose Stump, Paul Hendrix. Fourth row: Billy Jordan, Eddie Cord, Bill Wall, Charles Duncan, Jimmy Graham, Tom- my Trent. — 65 — • ) t ( } The Homecoming festivities were October 17 this year and were the highlight of the football season. The Beta Club entertained the Alumni with a reception just before the assembly. Af- ter the assembly we had a very colorful parade through the business district of the city. It was a beautiful day and many spectators were on hand for the occasion. The football game between Radford and Wvtheville was the highlight of the day. The Bobcats fought hard all the way but when the final whistle sounded we were on the losing end cf the score which was 7-0. The dance was held at the Recreation Build- ing aftei the game, and we danced in a beauti- fully decorated gym to the music of our own band. In a very impressive ceremony Jack Holt and Violet Dalton were crowned King and Queen of Football. 1952. 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GRAHAM General Merchandise — 71 — Best Wishes From UNITED MINE WORKERS of AMERICA District 50 UNITED CONSTRUCTION WORKERS Jackson Building Radford, Virginia KOZY DRIVE-IN “ Mozy U p to the Kozy ” THE BEST of EATS Main Street, West Phone 4464 Crowder Glass Shop Plate Glass Windows Mirrors RADFORD VIRGINIA EINSTEIN FLORIST Cut Flowers — Funeral Designs Corsages Flowers For All Occasions 204 EIGHTH ST. DIAL 3573 ALLEGHANY Barber Shop The Bear Super Market FANCY GROCERIES and MEATS The Best For Less Do As the Romans Did . . . CALL for CAESAR BETTER DRY CLEANING SERVICE Dial 3401 TYLER AVE. RADFORD, VA. Superflame Oil Kerosene SINCLAIR REFINING COMPANY R. D. DYER, Agent First and Preston Sts. PHONE 2201 Radford, Va. — 72 — Congratulations! TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1952 from ROSE’S 5c— 10c— 25c STORE Radford’s Leading 5 and 10c Store RADFORD, VIRGINIA Shop At “The Home of Better Values ” Radford, Virginia “Remember . . . You Always Save by Trading at Leggett’s” Exclusive Dealers for Keepsake Diamonds and the following Sterlings GORHAM — WALLACE — INTERNATIONAL — LUNT HEIRLOOM — REED-and-BARTON Visit Our Modern Store in Our New Location WALL’S JEWELERS PHONE 3581 RADFORD, VA. — 73 — PEOPLES BANK of RADFORD Growing With Radford . . . . . . Serving A Progressive Community Radford, Virginia Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Polly’s Beauty Shop Dial Radford 3811 NORWOOD STREET Over Kroger Store KEISTER’S Barber Shop Southwestern Virginia Gas Company Smart Cooks Know GAS Is Best! Radford Radiator Shop Radiators Cleaned and Installed New Cores Installed DIAL 3397 WEBB’S Super Market Pleasing You Pleases Us! HENSLEY’S GLEANERS “Our Best Ad Is In the Bag” CLEANING — PRESSING REPAIRING — ALTERING Water and Moth Proofing 1225 West 1st Radford 4458 STATION FIRST AND HENRY STS. PHONE 2244 - 74 - Member SUTTON COMPANY, INCORPORATED General Contractors VIRGINIA RADFORD School and Office Supplies STATIONERY FILING CABINETS DUPLICATING MACHINES and SUPPLIES WILSON’S INCORPORATED Phone 2161 SHUMATE Furniture Company “Reasonable Rates at Shumates” Box 336 Radford, Va. NEWBY’S Service Station M K RADIO SHOP Home and Auto Radio Repair All Work Guaranteed PHONE 3232 RADFORD, VA. MANTZ FLORIST CUT FLOWERS — CORSAGES FUNERAL DESIGNS — CASKET SPRAYS 714 Downey Street DIAL 2594 Flowers for All Occasions CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES JOE NEWCOMB’S SERVICE STATION RADFORD “ Every Home Needs ” PASTRY SLIOP KANE FURNITURE “Home of Better Pastries” 22 East Campbell Avenue THIRD AVENUE, EAST DIAL 3551 ROANOKE, VA. — 76 — 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 fifty years. The FIRST AND MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK RADFORD, VIRGINIA Resources Over $9,500,000.00 Member of The Federal Reserve System Member of The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation — 77 — THE NEW RADFORD LAUNDRY INCORPORATED LAUNDRY — STA-DRI CLEANING — FUR SERVICE STORAGE and RUG CLEANING DIAL 3171 RADFORD, VA. LESTER S FOTO SHOP “Anything Photographic ” Prompt Photo-Finishing Service EASTMAN — ANSCO — DEFENDER — ANGUS — ELWOOD Other Leading Brands W. Main Street Norwood Street CHRISTIANSBURG, VA. RADFORD, VA. MARTIN MOTOR COMPANY, INCORPORATED Chrysler — Plymouth East Norwood Street Dial 4112 Dealer’s License No. 604 Best Wishes from jianl Simon — 7S — LYNCHBURG FOUNDRY COMPANY RADFORD, VA. LYNCHBURG, VA. — 79 — For The Finest In Food PHIL’S RESTAURANT FIRST and HARVEY STREETS C R I G L E R ’ S PETERS SHOES For All The Family M. JACKSON Hardware Company RADFORD, VA. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Class of ’53 from RADFORD COAL and LUMBER CO., Inc. DIAL 2712 WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Lea C. Roberts, Oivner RADFORD VIRGINIA G ARKING Tailors and Cleaners RADFORD Recreation Parlor YOUR STORE STAR EXCLUSIVE but not EXPENSIVE Barber Shop —so— LIFE FIRE AUTO W.T.BALDWIN INSURANCE ON LIFE FIRE AUTO 112 THIRD AVENUE DIAL 2031 RADFORD., VIRGINIA “ It’s Easy to Pay the Jewel Box Way ’ BUILDERS READY MIX CONCRETE CORP. THE JEWEL BOX, Inc. Your Friendly Jeweler PLANTS in RADFORD and PULASKI 1401 West First Street Dial 2712 Radford, Va. BIBEE’S VIRGINIA MARKET The Largest Super Market In Southwestern Virginia — 81 — CAR HOME SERVICE STORE, Inc. Hotpoint GE Goodyear Tires First and Randolph SLreet RADFORD, VIRGINIA DIAL 4143 DINER GRILL Charles A. Pearson, Jr. Regular Meals FOUNTAIN SERVICE ... A. rchitect . . . WE “DO NOT ” SELL BEER! RADFORD VIRGINIA M M SERVICE STATION SINCLAIR PRODUCTS GAS OIL ACCESSORIES GOODYEAR TIRES Phone 3221 East Norwood St. Next To Chris’s Grill BRYAN HUDDLE Dependable Watch and Jewelry Repairing Watches — Diamonds — Silverware Sheaffer and Parker Pens P. O. Bex 905 RADFORD, VIRGINIA I Compliments of OLD COLONY BOX COMPANY, Inc. RADFORD, VIRGINIA — 82 — RADFORD DRUG COMPANY “ Your Satisfaction Is Our Success ” DIAL 2011 RADFORD, VA. RADFORD HARDWARE COMPANY “Good Place to Trade’’ HARDWARE IMPLEMENTS Stoves and Ranges Maytag Washing Machines and Westinghouse Refrigerators DIAL 2669 Ingles Street Grocery Fresh Vegetables Quality Meats aud Groceries 3rd and Ingles Street Phone 3919 WE DELIVER Bill Miller s TRIANGLE SERVICE STATION 1st and Arlington Road Service RADFORD, VIRGINIA Dial 2921 BURLINGTON MARKET DIAL 3456 ALLEGHANY HOTEL and Newsstand Complete Line of CANDIES and MAGAZINES RADFORD AUTO SUPPLY B. F. Goodrich and Philco Dealer PHONE 4221 DELIVERY SERVICE — S3 — Frank “Chubby” Cirelli FRANK’S (£sso) SERVIGENTER It Pleases Us To Please You We Will Pick Up and Deliver Your Car 2 Mi. East of Radford on Rt. 11 Phone 2946 HOPKINS PHARMACY, Inc. Ethical Prescriptions DIAL 3972 RADFORD, VIRGINIA NEWS MUSIC SPORTS WRAD 1340 KC RADFORD, VA. STORES RADFORD, VA. Dial 2812 PULASKI, VA. Dial 4-1212 • 84 — Congratulations! from SCOTT’S 5c 10c Radford ' s Largest Variety Store Phone 3141 dL ie Mot iie 1116 Grove Avenue Phone Radford 3804 Glenn-fflinnich’s ClotJxMs fcn yxxuu] dm and dm Who Stay Ljounq ROANOKE, VIRGINIA — S5— “We Doze . . . but Never Close” CITY GAB COMPANY DIAL 3900 Radio Cab Service — Around The Clock DeVILBISS FUNERAL HOME DIAL 2422 RADFORD, VA. Ambulance Service Dependable and Economical Service MAX C. RUPE, Agency See Me For Your Future Home RADFORD, VIRGINIA DIAL 2022 - 3258 F.H.A. Loans — Mortgage Loans Real Estate Farms Rentals WHITEHEADS PHARMACY Southwest Virginia’s Most Modern Drug Store We Are 100% Boosters for Radford High School — 86 — Wade’s Super Market One-Stop Shopping 305 ROANOKE STREET CHRISTIANSBURG, VA. IT’S Wallace’s Smartwear Names You Know . . . Clothes You Love EXCLUSIVE FOOTWEAR Where Popular Prices Prevail RADFORD PULASKI CENTRAL LUMBER COMPANY INCORPORATED Everything from Foundation to Chimney Top ” RADFORD, VA. DIAL 3914 EASTER DAIRY BAR Extra-Thick Milkshakes Sandwiches E. NORWOOD STREET Phone 4548 RADFORD, VA. Radford Vance Co., Inc. Hardware Acme Quality Paints . . . . . . Deepfreeze Appliances HOUSEHOLD, ELECTRICAL and PLUMBING SUPPLIES ROOFING Phone 2622 Radford, Va. — S7— Congratulations To The Class of 1953! WILSON CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION General Contractors RADFORD, VA. DIAL 4451 OAK HALL CLOTHES Dependable Service Since 1889 ROANOKE’S PIONEER CLOTHIERS FOR MEN, WOMEN AND BOYS The GOVERNOR TYLER HOTEL RADFORD, VA. HEDGE’S GROCERY Groceries, Meats Vegetables and Fruits 2205 MONTGOMERY STREET BETTY’S STEAK HOUSE Best Food In Town Homemade Ice Cream DIAL 2931 RADFORD, VIRGINIA WEST END GULF Your Good Gulf Dealer First and Pendleton Sts. PHONE 3039 — ss — - CENTRAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Electric Motor Service — Electric Wiring DIAL 4423 701 8th STREET, WEST Radford Insurance Agency, Inc. Successor to J. S. McConnell Complete Insurance Service Tyler Building Bill Bullard ' s RADFORD ESSO STATION 24 Hour Service PHONE 2071 - 2923 RADFORD OPTICIANS Complete Eye Glass Service R. M. TAYLOR PHONE 4214 GIESEN — CALDWELL AGENCY W A C A I OWE L l RADFORD, VIRGINIA AUTO PARTS SERVICE, Inc. Jefferson Street Market FRUITS VEGETABLES MEATS Mottesheard’s Grocery Adams Street, East FRESH MEATS - GROCERIES - PASTRIES SOFT DRINKS - ICE CREAM Phone 3969 Phone 5318 — 89 — THOMAS INGRAM ...Furniture... EVERYTHING TO MAKE THE HOME COMFORTABLE 1003 Norwood Street PHONE 4236 RADFORD, VIRGINIA “Three Chimes Mean Good Times ” on 1230 KC PULASKI, VA. %¥ §■ lAT IT ■■ Where Your Advertising Dollar rl D L AND W Y U V Gets Results TOWE’S Jewelry Store N. W Watch Inspectors Dial 5121 RADFORD VIRGINIA PIGGLY-WIGGLY RADFORD, VA. WILLIAMS Barber and Beauty SHOP Compliments of MIGK-OR-MAGK STORE — 90 — - WALTER W. SEAVER Funeral Home PHONE 2456 AMBULANCE SERVICE WILSON PONTIAC First and Walker Streets Phone 2251 Radford Virginia Dealer’s License No. 543 VIC’S MEN’S SHOP RADFORD, VIRGINIA — 91 — CENTRAL MARKET Fresh Meats and Vegetables PHONE 5011 GORDON DALTON COMPANY Distributors of Plee-Zing Food Products Sold With Money-Back Guarantee HASH FURNITURE COMPANY We Furnish the Home Complete RADFORD, VIRGINIA BONDURANT MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Norwood St. and 3rd Ave. RADFORD, VIRGINIA Mutual Insurance for Auto, Home and Business UMBERGER’S Super Market FRUITS — VEGETABLES — MEATS Winston s Food Store QUALITY MEATS — GROCERIES We Appreciate Your Business — 92 — Lynwood Moore MEMORIAL SERVICE STATION CARSON DRUG STORE The Most Popular Soda Fountain in Town DIAL 3963 RADFORD, VA. SPIC AND SPAN, INC. Dry Cleaning Laundry Rug Cleaning Fur Work DIAL 2561 RADFORD, VIRGINIA Florsheim and Jarman Shoes Curlee Clothes Stetson Hats Wilson Bros. Furnishings COPENH AVER’S (i The Home of Quality ” RADFORD, VA. DIAL 3841 — 93 — STEVENS SUPPLY CORPORATION . . . Wholesale . . . PLUMBING — HEATING — MINING INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES Telephone 3955 Radford, Va. MAIN ESSO SERVICENTER NORWOOD ST. RADFORD, VIRGINIA Have Your Car Serviced While You Shop Down Town PHONE 2081 RADFORD MOTOR COMPANY Baick SALES • SERVICE DIAL 2828 RADFORD, VA. Dealer’s License No. 902 — 94 — CONTRIBUTORS Physicians and Surgeons Dr. E. P. Ambrose Dr. J. P. King Dr. H. R. Hartwell Dr. T. L. Gemmill Dr. Garrett Dalton Dr. J. J. Giesen Dr. H. L. Dean Dr. J. F. Chairsell Dr. H. D. Fitzpatrick Dr. James K. Morrow Dr. A. F. Giesen Dr. Thomas E. Painter Dr. C. A. Stone Dr. T. H. Haas Dr. D. D. Chiles Dr. R. H. Flynn ★ ★ ★ Dentists Dr. C. J. Crews Dr. R. L. McConnell Dr. E. V. Crockett Dr. L. R. Semones ★ ★ ★ Members of The Bar Mr. John B. Spiers Messrs. Dalton Poff Mr. G. Garland Wilson Mr. A. Sidney Johnson Mr. John M. Goldsmith — 95 — ...and you can get it! Telephone work is interesting — and you don’t need experi- ence to get a good job after graduation! That’s one reason why so many girls head for the tele- phone company when they finish school. They know they’ll earn good money from the start, even while they’re trained, and get raises regularly. Your high school counselor can tell you more about the many different telephone jobs — or come in and see us when you finish school! The Chesapeake Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia — 96 — 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 of 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 o I America — just as every Burlington plant is woven into the life of its own community. Burlington Mill “Woven into kA the Life of America 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 — 97 - GOODWIN STUDIO Photographers for Your 1953 Oak Leaf There Is Pride In the Possession of A Portrait by Goodwin Dial 2542 Radfrod, Virginia SO YOU’RE GRADUATING Congratulations! You’ll find there’s more expected of you, now that you’re growing up. You must learn to accept the re- sponsibilities of citizenship — for there’s no Santa Claus to guarantee each of us the rights and privileges we’ve learned to accept as a part of America. Those rights, privileges and freedoms are public trusts each of us must strive to preserve. Success and Happiness To Each of You is the wish of L R THEATRES Operating Radford — Virginian — Hiway Theatres RADFORD, VIRGINIA — 98 — designers and publishers ANNUAL lifmcf ve yearbooks Year in, year out . . . through close coopera- tion with the staff and faculty ... we furn- ish attractive yearbooks that you can be proud of. The most for your money is a proven fact with us . . . distinctive yet economical! Let us discuss your next yearbook with you. COMMERCIAL • BOOK AND ADVERTISING PRINTERS — 99 — E