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

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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 —

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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 —

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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.