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

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1954 volume:

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If our oak tree withstands the winds and rains of separation, forgetfulness and age, and shelters your memories of Radford High School, then its purpose in life has been fulfilled. Mack Harvey Editor DEDICATION Just as an acorn needs sunshine and rain before it can grow into a truly great oak — just as a small child needs love and guidance before he can grow into a worth- while citizen, a school also needs that touch of “something extra” to enable it to pro- duce well-rounded students and future lead- ers. Here at RHS, we feel that we are more fortunate than most schools because we have “that touch of something extra.” For her interest in all of us, her willingness to help out wherever and whenever she is needed, for her friendliness to everyone, and her never failing school spirit, we proudly and affectionately dedicate our 1954 Oak Leaf to MISS JUANITA PHILLIPS. FACULTY First row — Mr. Foy E. DeHaven, Superintendent; Miss Lorena Brown, Sec- retary to Superintendent; Mr. Robert C. Gibson, Principal; Mrs. Ralph W. Corn, Assistant Principal, Secretary; Mr. William B. Hatcher, Diversified Occupations, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent. Second row — Miss Mickey Clements, Physical Education; Miss Ruby Dobyns Mathematics; Mr. Tom Dobyns, Instrumental Music; Mrs. C. L. Dodson, Commer- cial; Mrs. Dale Dougherty, English. Third row — Miss Allene Elkins, History, Spanish; Mr. Richard T. Farns- worth, Physical Education, Football Coach; Mrs. H. C. Graybeal, Guidance; Mrs. Mary Ann Haislip, Commercial; Mrs. Nell Hatcher, History, Government, Psy- chology. First row — Miss Mae Jennings, Science, Biology; Miss Beth Jordan, Home Economics; Lawrence Luzenski, Industrial Arts; Mrs. Charles F. McKay, Jr., So- cial Studies, English; Mrs. Frank B. Meador, Languages. Second roiv — Mr. Frank Morgan, Science, Chemistry, Physics; Mr. James R. Painter, Science, Football Coach; Miss Juanita Phillips, Librarian; Miss Marie Reynolds, Vocal Music; Mr. G. C. Roberson, Mathematics, Drivers’ Training, Bas- ketball Coach. Third row — Miss Ethel Roberts. Geography, History, Algebra; Miss Farah Rust, Home Economics; Mrs. Rubye Wade, English; Mrs. Daphne Wall, Mathe- matics. Not pictured — Mrs. Beth S. McGahey, English, History; Mrs. G. G. Wilson, Jr., English, Social Studies. FACULTY — 5 — REMEMBER: REMEMBER: REMEMBER: REMEMBER: REMEMBER: CLASS HISTORY “THE ACORNS BEGIN TO GROW” In the fall of 1949, we, as seeds — 108 strong, began our minute existence in the first soil of eighth grade life at Radford High. That was the year we learned to be a part, if only an humble part, of Rad- ford High School. Here was the opportunity to meet new friends coming from different elementary schools; to change rooms and teachers each class period; to take an active part in athletics and other organizations; to join in the footrace on Sadie Hawkins’ Day and attend the dance later. We were proud to be students at Radford High! It was here that our embryos began forming into sprouts which sought the fertile soil of the first year of high school, which wculd provide food for the re- mainder of the acorns’ growth into hearty saplings. The Freshmen Year! We were really growing, but the Senior year still seem- ed far ahead. While we felt we were oriented by then and well organized as a class, we never felt a dullness of routine. Many interesting events kept us just as eager as when we started. There were pep rallies, ball games, and plays given by the Dramatics Club. Something was added to the Physical Education Program — each Friday, the boys and girls shared the gym period learning round and square dancing. We were Sophomores in 1951-52! Our growth was continuing. That was our “in-between” year! We were not lowly under-classmen (we thought), but neither were we privileged upper-classmen. But that fact did not damnen our enthusiasm or our eagerness to participate in a busy, happv schedule. This was evidenced by the fact that some of our boys were prominent on the athletic teams, and we were happy when the basketball teem won the District Cham- pionship. Two of our girls were chosen for the Cheerleader squad, and three of our boys qualified for All State Band. There were square dances where we showed we had mastered that fine art. The G. A. A. sponsored a Sweetheart Ball, which, in some cases, was all the name implies! As Juniors, we had grown into yaung trees and started our fall term with a deep- er sense of responsibility, and we thoughtfully planned our class schedules. That was our “hustling” year. We ordered class rings. On ball game nights, we yell- ed ourselves hoarse and sold hot does, coffee, and cokes. Four of the boys qualified f- ' r All State Band. Twenty-one of us were hon- ored by being chosen to attend Boys’ and Girls’ State in the summer of ’53. The big event was the Prom, which we called. “The Coronation Ball,” and at which, we honored the Seniors. Thev graciously thanked us for a wonderful evening of dancing to the music of the Southern Colonels: but we agreed among ourselves that the fun was all ours — with the excitement of the secret planning, the end- less painting of little crowns and th° big crown, and the hanging of miles and miles of crepe paper in the “Rec Hall.” In spite of all the wonderful things, our Junior year ended with a note of sadness because of the resignation of Mr. Robinson, our principal and friend of four years. In the fall of ’53 we entered Radford High with dignity, realizing that our growth in the fertile soil of home would soon be over, and that we must prepare during this last short span of time to take cur place among the mighty oaks of the land. Mr. Gibson came to us as our new principal. He came, he saw, and before very long, he conquered! The class rings arrived, and the next few days were spent in admiration of the newly ringed fingers. Another thrill was ours when the student body stood as we, the Seniors, took our rightful place in the first assembly of the year. Calling cards, and invitations were ordered; the senior play went off without a hitch, and we were honored with a gala Prom. Our last important (to us) as- sembly — Senior Assembly — brought a first note of sadnesss. The annuals were presented, and as they were passed from hand to hand for autographs, we fully realized the grand climax was only a few hours away. And then, in caps and gowns, we listened to the Baccalaureate Sermon. As we stood together to receive our diplomas, the five years at Radford High — our growth from seedling to sapling — seemed to have built a solid and enduring oak tree. Yet, we realized that with our diplomas in our hands, we would soon scatter as oak leaves over the face of the land — carrying in our hearts the memory of beloved teachers, happy days, and many, many friends. — 6 — HOWARD YATES DEAN PRESIDENT FLOYD BROWN SPENCER VICE-PRESIDENT PEGGY ANNE ARTHUR SECRETARY- TREASURE R. DELORES JUNE BISHOP VELMA LOUISE ANDERSON JOHN FRANCIS 0ARNARP EVERETT C6CU. ANDREWS LOIS JUANITA BAKER WILLIAM PAUL ANDREWS WILLIAM H. ASHLEY DORIS COLLEEN De HART BESSIE DeLUN$ BRYSo NANCY JO CAMPER JOAN DOUGLAS CHAMBERS LOIS EVELYN CHEATHAM THOMAS JACKSON COOK MARGARET ANN FARMER BARBARA ANNA BELLE FARMER ROBERT HOWAAP BUCK LAND PATRICIA ANN CURE JERRY CAVEL GIBSON YNEMA GIBSON MARIE GW INN NANCY M. GALLOWAY BARBARA JOYCE GIBSON ERBAN IVAN FLINCHUM JULIA ANNE FURLONG DENNIS WAYNE HAMNACJC BARBARA ANN RALEY EUGENE HOWARD ORAVSOW, JR. PATRICIA LEE HOOVER PHILIP POANE HUGHES SHIRLEY AW ME KIRBY NORA ARLENE HAMMOND HENRY McNEIL HARVEY, JR, PAUL TAYLOR HENDRIX ERNESTINE OCTAVIA LEIGHTON WALTER WINSTON LEACH JEAN ELIZABETH HENSLEY 1,1,1 w- DOUGLAS FRANCIS MORRIS IUBY ERNESTINE MAN NON SYLVIA GAY MEADOR ’ •S ' : KATHERINE LUCILLE LOM CHARLISS HELEN McKAY CARSON PANGLE LEMMON EUGENE LEWIS LOVING CAROL JEAN MEDLEY CHARLOTTE RAY NEWBY MAGGIE ANN MYERS CHARLES LANPOM NEWCOMB TREVA ROSS NESTER SHELBY JEAN SHAFFER EVELYN AMOS RHODES JOHN IRVING OTEY MARY STAR PERKINS DONALD ROBERT RATCLIFFE FERDINAND ALEXANDER PERROW MEREDITH RALPH STANDLEV ELDR1D6E AMBROSE STUMP MARTHA JANE SULLIVAN DONNA LEATOWWEND VIOLET MARIE 5HOWALTER. RICHARD CARLYLE 5MITH SHIRLEY IRENE SWIM JERRY WILLIAM TMPNT0N WESLEY BAIN VMBERGER SAMUEL GRANT TURNER JOYCE ANN WICKHAM BETCY BROWN WEAVER ALICE JUANITA WARE PE66Y JO WILLIAMS GRAHAM WESLEY WILLIAMS NORMA JEAN WE B DAWN YOUNG WEIKEL LOUI5E ELIZABETH ZIMMERMAN BERNlt OOELL YOUNG PROPHECY “GROWING WITH THE YEARS” “From little acorns the mighty oaks do grow.’’ “How tr ue this adage has been with our graduating class of ’54,” I thought, as I read a feature article concerning the Homecoming of our class as given in Life Magazine of June ’74. As I reminisced, 1 realized that although the years had speedily passed, the per- sonalities with their distinctive marks, had remained the same. “MACK HARVEY, new editor of Life, has just hired JERRY GIBSON, ace-mech- anic, to keep his ’30 Ford in proper running condition. MAGGIE MYERS, Dental Technician, has created JOAN CHAMBER ’ third set of teeth. DICKIE SMITH has just become agent for G. W. WILLIAMS and MICKEY LEMMON, Ideal Movie Stars. DOCTOR LANNY NEWCOMB has completed his final operation on “GOOSE” GRAY- SON’S third arm. PEGGY ARTHUR is now a professional woman wrestler, appear- ing nightly on Channel 10, WSLS, Roanoke, Virginia. “JULIA FURLONG and SHIRLEY GWINN are now Opera Stars in Hollywood, accompanied by the Famous “Liberace” CAMPER. DENNY HAMMACK’S “Little Basketball Team” is playing PETE MOORiVS “Little Basketball Team” for the RAT- CLIFFE trophy, awarded by CAPTAIN DON RATCLIFFE. NANCY GALLOWAY and MARGARfT FARMER are still strutting under the direction of WALTER LEACH’S Famous Band. PHILIP HUGHES, President of West Point, is still trying to get MEREDITH STANDLEY enrolled. ELIZABETH MILLER and BETSY WEAV- ER, Driver Training Instructors, are continuing to teach STAR PERKINS and LOUISE ZIMMERMAN how to keep the car in the road. “JOHN BARNARD has just established Barnard’s University at Walton, Virginia, with Professors JOHN OTEY, BERNIE YOUNG, and EUGENE LOVING. CHAR- LOTTE NEWBY and BARBARA HALEY are still serving time in the Radford High School Office for talking in the halls. SAMMY TURNER, Designer of Leather Pock- etbooks has as his “outstanding” models, YNEMA GIBSON and SYLVIA MEADOR. WESLEY UMBERGER and BILLY ANDREWS have become President and Vice-Pres- ident of the National Ministerial Association and have just selected PATTY HOOVER to be Director of Music. “PHILIP RATCLIFFE’S Radio Station, ABC, operating through network ROTC, has as co-workers: POLLY SMITH, News Commentator; NORMA WEBB, Disc Jock- ey, and SHELBY SHAFFER, Tea Time Reporter. PAUL HENDRIX and GERRY THORNTON have just discovered a new reducing remedy. DONNA TOWNSEND, Head of the Lonely Hearts Club, has recently hired VELMA ANDERSON, LOIS CHEATHAM, BARBARA GIBSON, and ARLENE HAMMOND as secretaries. MAR- THA SULLIVAN, President of the Unemployment Agency, is working faithfully to get BOBBY BUCKLAND a job with FERDY PERROW’S Million Dollar Bakery. “DOUGLAS MORRIS has established a Business Denartment of his own. The fac- ulty is ANNA BELLE FARMER, JEAN HENSLEY, BETTY KIRTNER, RUBY MAN- NON, and CAROL MEDLEY. EDMOND KIRTNER, President of the Kirtner’s Pub- lishing Company, has sold over a million copies of KATHERINE LUM’S last novel, The Loves of JUANITA WARF and DELORES BISHOP. TOMMY COOK, well known horticulturist, has succeeded in growing his first rose with the assistance of MARIE SHOWALTER, SHIRLEY WHITT, BESSIE BRYSON, and EVELYN RHODES. DOC- TOR HOWARD DEAN is treating DORIS DEHART for a “Lanny-itis” condition. “ERNESTINE LEIGHTON and SHIRLEY SWIMM are now coaching a famous basketball team. The first string consists of the six little WEIKEL kids, and the sub- stitutes are the “little ones” of JUANITA BAKER and TREVA NESTER. After having written the nrophecy for the 1954 annual, SHIRLEY KIRBY, NANCY CAMP- ER, and PEGGY WILLIAMS are fortune tellers in FLOYD SPENCER’S Circus.” Betty Haislip Betty Kirtner Bill Morrow JUNIORS Emmett Harris Bill MeCraw Billie Joyce Myers Charles Thornton Kenneth Harris Ronald McDaniel James Pillars Carl Whitt Howard Hill Richard McGuir- Philip Rateliffe Larry Woods Willard Jones Jac-que Meadows Raymond Shelburne — 17 — JUNIORS Dale Adkins Bobby Caldwell Jim Dobbins Joanna Hackman Bill King Denny Akers Mary Jane Cromer Charles Duncan Donna Hall Jean Linkous Janice Bess Whitt Davis Esther Duncan Shirley Hartsock Lois Lorton Jimmy Bishop Minnie Dean Danny Gilbert Don Hodges Hubert Matney Lloyd Bowman Edna Dobbins Jimmy Graham Shirley Hollins Helen Midkiff — 18 — JUNIORS : o ' W cF I v : .V ' v W r ' fl h tz t James Miles John Miles Bonnie Montgomery J ulie M undie Virginia Shelby Poole Ann Reese Ann Roane Philip Salyer Shelby fc Betty Sue Siler Polly Smith Mary Stafford Nora Strawn Alice Sti Phoebe Sturdivant Euna Viers Bonnie Walker Molly Whitt Connie John Alford Eleanor Bess Jack Charlton Keith Denny Billy Fri — 19 — SOPHOMORES Nancy Allison Nancy Alls Winfred Barton Paul Bird James Blankenship Rita Bond Frances Brewer Andy Brinkley John Browning Dotty Buckland Wade Burleson Robin Caldwell Rita Campbell Herman Caves Ann Clark Leonard Cochran Peggy Cochran Wandra Cochran Luther Conner Eddie Cord Jacqueline Crawford Betty Davis Donald Davis Barbara DeHart Carolyn DeHaven Ann Disney Billy Dobbins Jo Ann Dobbins Bobby Dudley Jerry Duncan Betty Farmer Rachel Flinchum Bobbie Anne Fester James Foster Betty Sue Fox Donny Galloway Anne Goodwin Bobby Graham Carolyn Gunter Buck Hagy Kay Hall Darlene Hamblin Ruth Hammack Nancy Hamby James Harless Bobby Harris Billy Hearington Sonny Helvey Kenneth Hite Mary Sue Hodges Sonny Hoover SOPHOMORES Patsy Jarrett Suzanne Jett Johnny Jones Sanford Jones Bill Jordan Tommy Kent Doris Kesling Herbert Kirtner Billy Kiser Rennie Lawson Fred Leedy Larlene Leighton Bill Long Larry Long Terry McCraw James McGuire Rudolph McPeak Noel Mitchell Neva Morgan James Morrison Nancy Murdock Linda Neal Scnny Quesenber ry Billy Radcliffe I Carl Ratcliffe ldell Ratcliffe I Michael Ripley i Gerald Roberts i Lina Rodgers j Nancy Tynes St.Clair John Simpkins Willie Lee Sowers Sonny Speed Doris Spencer Bobby Staley Betty Stewart Joan Sullivan Everett Sutphin Phyllis Sutphin ) Franklin Thomas Betty Thompson I Doris Thompson I Albert Tolley Bill Wall | Nancy Weikel ) Bette Williams i! Steve Winesett j Mary Bob Wirt Kate Woods Joyce Yearout Joie Lee Young Tenth graders not pic- tured: Jackie Altizer, Elizabeth Farmer, Lois Showalter. FRESHMEN Lewis Albert Bobby Alderman Bobby Alls Wayne Anderson Judy Anfin Joanne Arnold Jean Arthur Bobby Asbury Terry Bain Betty Bess Jane Bradshaw H. C. Branscom Fay Brooks Beulah Broyles Larry Buchanan Lillian Bugg Bobbie Cohen William Conrad Carol Copko Roger Copko Judy Corder Johanna Craig Peggy Dean Charlotte DeHart Carol Dexter Barbara Dobbins Nancy Duncan David Farmer Elizabeth Ferrell Mary Fortune Francis Franklin Buddy Frye Jimmy Frye Richard Gibson Frank Grayson Mary Hite Grayson Judy Hall Douglas Hamblin Georgia Hawley Jimmy High Gene Hilliard Betty Hollandsworth Carol Holiday Carolene Holliday James Holliday Sanford Hopkins Carol Horton Buddy Howell Carol Huddle Jane Hudnall Glenda Hull Danny Jett Kay Jones Norman Jones Douglas Keller Jerry Kincer Frankie Lawrence Patsy Linkous FRESHMEN Douglas McPeak Russell Mantz Tommy Mannon Danny Marshall Joyce Matthews Mabel Miller Jackie Musselman Patricia Myers Jack Neal Betty Osborne Carolyn Otey Kenley Phillips Shirley Pillars Jimmy Poe Mary Ann Poole Benny Ridpath John Ripley Charles Rodman Carl Roseberry Shirley Ross Mickey Runion Leon Saul Nancy Saul Isabel Sawyer Sidney Scott Lewis Semones B. K. Shumate Dot Siler Gayle Simpson Russell Simpson Lillie Sowers Billy Sowers Donald Smith Helen Smith James Smith Tommy Smith Dotty Stafford Jimmy Strawn Lawrence Sutton Donald Swim Tony Talbert John Taylor Jackie Thomas Nancy Tipton Tommy Trigg Harold Turner Rodney Umberger Ronald Viers Emanell Wade Barbara Weaver Dewey Weaver Dcnald Wheeler Douglas Whitt John A. Williams Tommy Wilson Alice Young Ninth graders not pic- tured: Edith Akers, Yvonne Baker, Barbara Cochran, Arleen Dun- can, Nathan Hawley. EIGHTH GRADE Posie Amos Larry Andrews Jean Arthur Patty Sue Bird Flora Mae Bishop Gay Nell Blankensh ; p Jerry Bond Grey Bowles Betty Broyles Bill Bugg Jerry Burleson Cherrill Caldwell Senna Carpenter David Caves Tommy Cochran Mary Lynn Conner Johnny Cord Robert Cox Peggy Crabtree Darrell Cromer Patsy Davis Billy DeHart Douglas DeHart Bobby Dobbins James Easter Robert Lee Farmer Ray Franklin Bonnie Furrow Gene Gibson Helen Gibson Tony Giesen John Goldsmith Michael Graham Robert (Mack) Harkrade Earl Harrington Don Hillard Emmett Hinkley Paul Holbrook Roy Hoover Judith Hornbarger Anne Hughes Pat Hurt Jerry Hutton J’mmy Johnson Louis Kent Emry King Albert Lawton, Jr. Jesse Lewis Lee Liverman Janet Lovern Patty Lugar Nina Lusk Elizabeth Martin Patsy McCraw Shirley McCraw Robert McDaniel Judy McKay Eddie McPeak Frank Meador Patsy Medley Sammy Moore C. B. Morgan George Morgan Lester Morgan Max Mottesheard EIGHTH GRADE Woodrow Nelson Diane Osborne Carl Phillips Randy Phillips Peggy Phillips Ray Poff Vernon Poff Charles Pugh Bobby Ratcliffe W. C. Ratcliffe Treva Rice Lea Roberts Nina Robertson Wanda Rodgers Sharon Salyer Harry Saul Herbert Scott Harriet Shaner Edward Shanklin Curtis Shelor Jimmy Showalter Martha Shumate Norma Jo Sparks Auburn Spencer Marie Stallard Barbara Stewart Nancy Stump Billy Tallant Bobby Thomas Jimmy Thomas David Thompson Irene Thompson Clarence Thornton Judy Tickle Terry Tolley John Topham James Trail Carl Treola Lewis Turpin Janet Umberger Tommy Viers Harvey Wade Howard Wade John Walters Buster Weeks Carlene White Eddie Williams Bobby Woodward Bucky Wrenn Jon Wyatt Frankie Young Loretta Young Rubye Young Eighth graders not pictured : Melba Jean Myers, Wesley Neal, Joan Poole, Ali ce Ratcliffe, Grade Scott, Judy Scott, Bon- nie Sowers, Shirley Wheeler. SENIOR CELEBRITIES NEATEST Peh Moore - Datwli e Pef QUIETED jerr eim M °n dependable WITTIEST | Merepif t Sfawffeif ' Peris Pef fart . obbq ZiL, STUDENT COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION First row: Pete Moore, Bonnie Walker, Peggy Williams. Betsy Weaver, Nancy Galloway, Ruth Hammack, Lanny Newcomb, Minnie Lee Dean, Julia Furlong, Connie Wilson, Patty Hoov- er, Juanita Warf. Second row: Bernie Young, Jimmie Johnson, Joan Chambers, Ynema Gibson, Nancy Weikel, Carl Phillips, Buddy Howell, Wesley Umberger, Nora Strawn, Bettie Sue Siler, Barbara Weaver, Bobbie Cohen, Shelby Poole. Third row: Floyd Spencer, Bobby Graham, Don Hodges, James Morrison, Charles Duncan, Gene Grayson, Howard Dean, Denny Hammack, Raymond Shelburne, Mack Harvey, Mickey Runion, Johnny Browning, Meredith Standley, Bob- by Asbury. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Advisor Lanny Newcomb Minnie Lee Dean .... Ruth Hammack Frank Grayson Miss Ruby Dobyns Like an acorn growing into an oak leaf, our school grows also. With this growing, suggestions and questions always appear. The Student Cooperative Association is set upon a basis of helping the students of Radford High School to be represented and to be informed about the things happening in the school. It is run upon a democratic outline which has as its goal, “The Betterment and Prosperity of Our School.” Highlights of the year: Homecoming Parade and Dance State S. C. A. Convention at Radford College — 2S— STUDENT PATROL The Student Patrol is an organization whose duties are keeping order in the lunch lines, promoting safety, and improving the general appear- ance of the school. The members, with the exception of the president, are chosen from students of third and fourth period study halls. President Denny Hammack Advisor Mr. G. C. Robinson First row: Shirley Swimm, Judy Anfin, Denny Hammack, Pete Moore, B. K. Shumate. Sec- ond row: Jack Charlton, Sanford Hopkins, Buddy Frye, Bobby Dudley, Neva Morgan, Donald Smith. — 29 — OAK LEAF First row. Polly Smith, Charliss McKay, Bettie Sue Siler, Peggy Williams, Mack Harvey, Bennie Walker, Pete Mcore, Dale Adkins, Bill King, Shirley Kirby. Second row : Philip Salyer, Ann Disney, Nancy St. Clair, Sanford Jones, Gene Grayson. Mickey Leach, Nancy Camper, Nora Strawn, Jimmy Graham. Not pictured: Bobby Dudley, Winfred Barton, Charles Duncan, Jean Hensley, Star Perkins. Editor Mack Harvey Associate Editor Bonnie Walker Business Managers Peggy Williams Pete Moroe Associate Business Managers Bettie Sue Siler Dale Adkins Advisors Mrs. Dale Dougherty Mrs. C. L. Dodson Mrs. Mary Ann Haislip Staunch, sturdy, and steadfast, the Oak Leaf Staff has remained through all periods of growth — from the nominal seed to the great oak. The Staff, consisting of upper-classmen elected for their ability and interest, strives to bring to the student body a volume which will recall in pictures and print the school year of 1954. — 30 — .lliffi lumni dred x v« ai neul dents ft High ! v gradus ,., b .- betlel graduates. « P r unvn. F.liwbyth M«l Colleen Cord, lln. Belly J - Moi gun, M« � m-t Moore, Nunc.v Smyth Radford CoUeg Melvto And Harmon and B students at V Institute in DeHart Fran WuUy Andr; the same coif S earns atte College � n T ' Several fi� Training Austin and H rtudying � «? Violet Dalto acors • u t c H S ( H -O 0 L RADFORD l ' - 11 ai -- ' •••■•� _ T MTIrnuni s NV1U sentence - words to � e «■“_ First row: Delores Bishop, Bobbie Cohen, Bobbie Foster, Ann Goodwin, Betty Davis, Julie Mundie Second row: Julia Furlong, Dawn Young Weikel, Donna Townsend, Sylvia Meador, Bill Franklin, Ynema Gibson, Denny Akers, Louise Zimmerman, Betsy Weaver, Wesley Umber- ger, Howard Dean, Patty Hoover, Lanny Newcomb. Pete Moore, Denny Hammack, Jane Brad- shaw, Carol Dexter. Standing: Doris Spencer, Jjyce Matthews, Johanna Craig, Dotty Stafford, Ann Reese, Jackie Thomas, Joanna Hackman, Mary Stafford, Joan Lindamood, Carol Huddle, Peggy Dean, Betty Sue Fox, Ann Clark, Minnie Lee Dean, Frank Grayson, Raymond Shelburne, Ruth Hammack, Connie Wilson. A popular publication “on the hill” is the student paper, “The Acorn,” published every six weeks. It features pictures, cartoons, poems, jokes, stories, editorials, columns of humorous student happenings, and keeps the students and faculty acquainted with all forthcoming events. Editor Wesley Umberger Business Managers Betsy Weaver, Howard Dean Faculty Advisor Miss Juanita Phillips — 31 - BAND Left to right, first row: Bill Franklin, James Miles, Joie Young, Larry Long, Jerry Hutton, Jerry Burleson, Winfred Barton, John Williams, John Goldsmith, Andy Brinkley, Don Hodges, Mike Ripley, Frankie Young, James Holliday, Gerry Thornton. Second row: Jimmy Poe, Larry Buchanan, Lewis Albert, Mac Harkrader, Carl Roseberry, Dewey Weaver, Sonny Speed, John Simpkins, Ronnie Lawson, John Miles, Doug Hamblin, Tommy Kent, Charles Duncan, Gene Hil- liard, Everett Sutphin, Wade Burleson, Floyd Spencer, Jon Wyatt, Jerry Kincer. Third row: Jesse Lewis, Norman Jones, Patsy Jarrett, Bonnie Sowers, Shirley Wheeler, John Barnard, Ru- dolph McPeake, Tommy Cook, Edward Shanklin, Jimmy Frye, Tommy Trigg, Jimmy Strawn, Bobby Alderman, Bill Morrow, Lanny Newcomb, Mack Harvey, Walter Leach. Standing: Dickie Smith, Eddie McPeake, Mike Graham, Danny Gilbert. Majorettes: Lois Showalter, Nancy Gal- loway, Margaret Farmer, Donna Hall, Betty Haislip. — 32 — BAND President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Director ... Floyd Spencer Walter Leach Lanny Newcomb Mr. Tom Dobyns Once again the Radfo rd High School Band, under the direction of Mr. Tom Dobyns, emerged as champion of “half-time.” The band exe- cuted precision formations as well as many of the most original novelty drills ever devised. Not only this, but the band presented assembly pro- grams, attended Spring Music Festival at Dublin, participated in various parades in this district, and played in En Masse at Victory Stadium for the Shriners’ Crippled Children’s Foundation. Nine of the members par- ticipated in the All-State Band at Grundy. • i V J i . — 33 — BETA CLUB Seated: Lanny Newcomb, Shelby Shaffer, Patty Hoover. Standing : Shirley Gwinn, Floyd Spencer, Jean Hensley. Not pictured: Philip Salyer, Nora Strawn, Bettie Sue Siler, Joanna Hackman. President Patty Hoover Vice-President Lanny Newcomb Secretary-Treasurer Shelby Shaffer Advisors - Mrs. Rubye Wade, Miss Allene Elkins The Beta Club is a non-secret, achievement-service organization for high school students, which has as its motto, “Let us lead by serving oth- ers.” The objectives are to encourage honesty and effort, to promote char- acter and leadership, to stimulate achievement, and to encourage and as- sist students to continue their education after high school graduation. The members entertained alumni at a tea on Homecoming, held tap- ping ceremony for new members, conducted a tour of the school plant at a parent-teacher-student forum, and sent delegates to State Beta Club Convention in Richmond. • 34 — DEBATE CLUB The purpose of debate is to develop quick-thinking habits, make pro- visions lor adequate speech delivery, and provide for effective extempor- aneous speaking. The club spent many long hours in extensive research. T hey took part in league debates which conduct debates under the cross-examina- tion plan in school, regional, and state forensic meets. President Bonnie Walker Vice-President Howard Dean Secretary Minnie Lee Dean Treasurer Bettie Sue Siler Advisors Mrs. C. F. McKay, Jr., Mrs. W. B. Hatcher First row: Lanny Newcomb. Minnie Lee Dean, Howard Dean, Bonnie Walker, Bettie Sue Siler, Carol Huddle. Second row: Doris Spencer, Polly Smith, Ann Goodwin, Carolyn DeHav- cn, Charliss McKay, Betty Davis, Bobbie Cohen. Third row: Peggy Dean, Nancy St. Clair, Philip Salyer, Whit Davis. — 35 — DRAMATICS First row: Nora Strawn, Julia Furlong, Betsy Weaver. Second row: Dale Adkins, Ann Reese, Donna Townsend, Sylvia Meador, Ann Disney, Carolyn Gunter, Betty Sue Fox, Charliss McKay, Bonnie Walker, Maggie Myers. Third row: Bobbie Foster, Peggy Williams, Louise Zim- merman, Patty Hoover, Joanna Hackman, Mary Stafford, Julia Mundie, Jane Bradshaw, Ann Goodwin, Betty Davis. Fourth row: Mickey Leach, Robin Caldwell, Doris Spencer, Joan Linda- mood, Kay Jones, Jackie Thomas, Mary Hite Grayson, Jean Arthur, Carol Huddle, Barbara De- Hart. Fifth row: Bill King, Joanne Arnold, Linda Rogers, Carolyn DeHaven, Mary Bob Wirt, Delores Bishop, Ynema Gibson, Minnie Lee Dean, Nancy Weikel, Dawn Young Weikel. Sixth row: Bill Wall, Sanford Jones, Shirley Kirby, Virginia Pelter, Polly Smith, Lois Lorton, Ruth Hammack, Martha Sullivan, Connie Wilson. Seventh row: Mack Harvey, Buck Hagy, Nancy St. Clair, Raymond Shelburne, Danny Gilbert, Gene Grayson, Bobby Buckland, Philip Salyer. President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Julia Furlong Betsy Weaver Nora Strawn The Dramatics Club is composed of students who have interests in the various phases of dramatic art. The club presented two one-act plays, “Command Performance” and “Blue Beads”; attended several plays presented at Radford College and V. P. I.; was awarded first prize for their float, “Graveyard Scene from Hamlet,” in the Homecoming Parade. Under the leadership of Mrs. Graybeal, Mrs. Wall, and Mrs. McKay, the Dramatics Club hopes to discover more talent and instill more inter- est and appreciation of the phases of dramatic art in the minds of stu- dents at Radford High School. — 36 — DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIONS The basis ot the D. 0. Club is to train the student for his future vocation. By his actual participation in the vocation of his choice, the student not only learns the principles and procedures of the business, but at the same tune earns an income, thus carrying out the club motto, “Earn While You Learn.” The outstanding feature was the annual banquet which was held on February 4, 1954, with Mr. W. W. Robinson, Superintendent of Floyd County Schools, as guest speaker. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Coordinator ... . Bernie Young John Otey Jean Hensley Barbara Gibson Edmund Kirtner Mr. W. B. Hatcher E — Bernie Young (President), Billy Andrews, Everett Andrews, Juanita Baker, Bessie DeLung, Bryson, Lloyd Bowman, Lois Cheatham, Keith Denny, Jim Dobbins, John Otey (Vice-Presi- dent). Erban Flinchum, Barbara Gibson. O — Emmett Harris, Jean Hensley, Howard Hill, Williard Jones. Edmund Kirtner, Jacque Mead- ows, John Miles, Douglas Morris, James Pillars, Philip Ratcliffe, Evelyn Amos Rhodes, Treva Ross Nester, Charles Thornton. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA First row: Kate Woods, Betty Sue Fox, Doris Kesling, Joan Poole, Jean Arthur, Jeanne Arn- old, Carol Dexter, Frances Brewer. Second row: Nancy Alls, Connie Wilson, Nancy Hamby, Shirley Swimm, Mary Ann Poole, Linda Neal, Suzanne Jett. Third row: Rita Campbell, Kay Hall, Ann Hughes, Bonnie Furrow, Isabelle Sawyers, Patsy Linkcus, Betty Stewart. Fourth roio: Esther Duncan, Shelby Poole, Dale Adkins. President Shelby Poole Vice-President Esther Duncan Secretary Dale Adkins Treasurer Martha Sullivan Advisors Miss Beth Jordan, Miss Farah Rust Organized to create a better understanding of the values of home- making for present and future living, the Home Economics Club has com- pleted a fully active year. The Club prepared foreign dishes and served a buffet style dinner for a meeting of the Future Homemakers of America, made banners for the Red Cross Drive, made cookies for a ward party at the Veterans’ Hospital, and repaired curtains in the auditorium at the high school. Members were encouraged to attend F. H. A. camp, and some represented the local club in the state F. H. A. meeting. Joyce Wickham was elected vice-president of the G. M. P. Federation. Sixteen members are prepar- ing for their Junior Homemakers Degree. — 38 — G I hirst row : Bobbie Cohen, Dons Keslmg, Joan Chambers, Bettie Sue Siler Martha S U ;i 1Va £u L ° U1Se Z m 1 ' ? ie man ,- Second . row - Shirley Hollins, Julia Furlong, Juanita Warf Betty Thompson, Polly Smith, Ernestine Leighton, Shirley Swimm, Nancy Camper Betsy Wea 7 r ei Je T A i- th ur. Third row. Alice Sturdivant, Betty Haislip, Charlotte Newby Syl- via Meador, Linda Neal, Joan Poole, Ann Disney, Carolyn Gunter, Mary Hite Grayson Charliss McKay, Peggy Dean. Fourth row: Doris DeHart. Patty Hoover Shelbv Shaffer Margaret Farmer, Nancy Galloway, Helen Midkiff, Peggy Cochran, Neva Morgan, Rita wiKK be l ' S , rle , y Y °? ng Weikel Fi f th row ■ Phoebe Sturdivant, Norma Webb Ann Clark, Bette Williams, Nancy AUison, Carolyn DeHaven, Nancy St. Clair , 1 y 4 j£ i ne Cromer Ynem a Gibson, Nancy Weikel, Sixth row: Barbara DeHart Mollie Whitt, Joann Dobbins Ann Roane, Isabelle Sawyers, Ann Reese, Joanna Hackman, Nora Stiawn, Mary Stafford, Gayle Simpson, Jean Lmkous, Delores Bishop. Seventh row Virginia Pelter Ruth Hammack, Connie Wilson, Mary Bob Wirt, Ann Goodwin, Lois Lorten, Peggy Williams, Bonnie Walker, Maggie Myers. First row: Ann Hughes, Patty Bird, Patsy Davis, Patty Lugar, Jean Arthur, Peggy Crabtree, Jean Arthur, Carol Copko, Gay Nell Blankenship, Nina Lusk, Lee Liverman, Judy Tickle, Phyllis Boyd, Carlene White, Nancy Weiss. Second row: Betty Broyles, Judy McKay, Helen Gibson, Carol Dexter, Faye Brooks, Emmanell Wade, Jackie Thomas, Judith Hornbarger, Patsy McCraw, Shirley MeCraw, Sonna Sue Carpenter. Third row: Joyce Wickham, Patsy Medley, Joanne Arnold, Judy Corder, Joyce Matthews, Blanche Mannon, Wanda Rogers, Barbara Stewart. Fourth row: Shirley Whitt, Doris Thompson, Wilda Albert, Sharon Salyer, Betty Mannon, Barbara Weaver, Dot Siler, Carol Huddle. Bonnie Sowers, Katherine Lawrence, Jane Bradshaw, Ann Earles, Johanna Craig, Hazel Brooks, Dottie Stafford, Mary Sue Hodges, Ella Harless, Janet Umberger. Fifth row: Pat Hurt. Mary Fortune, Harriet Shaner, Bonnie Furrow, Frances Brewer, Auburn Spencer, Cherill Caldwell, Beulah Broyles, Barbara Kinser, Rita Campbell, Loretta Young, Norma Sparks, Shirley Alderman. Sixth row: Carol Horton, Joan Sullivan, Bet- ty Hollandsworth, Lea Roberts, Judy Scott, Elizabeth Ferrell, Shirley Pillars, Flora Bishop, Gracie Scott, Mary Lynn Conner, Dale Adkins, Irene Thompson, Judy Anfin. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB First row: Miss Mai ' ie Reynolds (director), John Taylor, John Ripley, Rodney Umberger, Frank Grayson, Buddy Howell, Larry Long, Bobbie Cohen (accompanist). Second row: Lar- ry Buchanan, Bobby Alls, Terry Bain, Don Hodges, Danny Jett, Whit Davis. Third row: Mere- dith Standley, Bobby Asbury, Gene Grayson, Mickey Runion, Bobby Buckland. President Gene Grayson Vice-President Don Ratcliffe Secretary-Treasurer John Ripley Librarians Rodney Umberger, Bobby Alls Director Miss Marie Reynolds The Boys’ Glee Club of Radford High School was organized this year. The boys have shown much ability and enthusiasm and have made much progress during this, their first year. The club participated in various performances, such as the Christ- mas Pageant, Homecoming Assembly, Distict Festival, Music Week, and All-State Chorus. They also presented programs to the Kiwanis Club and the Rotary Club. — 40 — GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Marking its fourth year under the direction of Miss Marie Reynolds, the Glee Club has upheld its tradition of supplying the student body and community with the music they enjoy. The Club has participated in many and various performances includ- ing school assemblies, radio broadcasts, civic club programs, Music Week programs, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter programs, Booster Club concert, Variety Revue from Roanoke, All-State Chorus, and District Festival. President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Librarians Ynema Gibson Nancy Camper Doris Spencer .... Barbara Haley, Ann Disney, Nancy St. Clair, Charliss McKay First row. Alice Young, Jane Bradshaw, Helen Smith, Dotty Stafford, Julia Furlong, San- ford Jones (accompanist), Marie Reynolds (director), Dawn Young Weikel, Joan Lindamood. Dot Siler, Mary Hite Grayson, Louise Zimmerman. Second, row. Ynema Gibson, Betty Davis, Shirley Kirby, Donna Townsend, Ann Goodwin, Nancy Weikel, Joan Sullivan, Judy Hall, Bet- ty Hollandsworth, Carol Dexter, Peggy Williams. Third row: Jackie Thomas, Johanna Craig, Ann Clark, Betty Sue Fox, Delores Bishop, Carolvn DeHaven, Barbara Weaver, Bobbie Foster, Rita Campbell, Carol Horton, Charliss McKay, Barbara Haley, Lois Lorton. Fourth row: Dar- lene Leighton, Joyce Matthews, Gayle Simpson, Kay Jones, Peggy Dean, Ann Disney, Eliza- beth Miller, Nancy St. Clair, Ruth Hammack, C:nnie Wilson, Mary Bob Wirt, Nancy Joe Camp- er, Star Perkins. — -n — KEY CLUB First row: Mr. Painter, G. W. Williams, Gene Grayson, Lanny Newcomb, Pete Moore. Sec- ond row: Meredith Standley, Ambrose Stump, Howard Dean, Bill King. Third row: Tommy Cook, Floyd Spencer, Wesley Umberger, Charles Duncan, Denny Hammack, Raymond Shelburne, Michael Ripley. Sanford Jones, Jimmy Graham. Fourth row: Sonny Quesenberry, Denny Aker, Don Hodges, Bobby Graham, Bucky Hagy, Philip Salyer, Bobby Dudley, Mack Harvey. Fifth row: Mickey Lemmcn, Freddy Perrow, Bill Morrow. President Gene Grayson Vice-President G. W. Williams Secretary-Treasurer Lanny Newcomb Lieutenant Governor Pete Moore Advisors Mr. James X Sanders, Mr. James R Painter To develop leadership and to serve the school and community are the purposes of the Key Club, which is sponsored by the local Kiwanis Club. The Club presented a program to the Kiwanis Club, assisted in the Minstrel, collected items for the March of Dimes Auction, held a square dance, entered a float in the Christmas parade, and sent representatives to the Annual Key Club convention. — 42 — LANGUAGE CLUB Th Language Club is an organization composed of members from the Latin, French, and Spanish classes who have attained certain standards. The purpose of tne club is to increase the knowledge of and to de- velop an understanding for languages. The activities this year were initiating new members, entering a float in the Homecoming Parade, buying pins, and sponsoring a spring social. Co-Presidents — — Nora Strawn, Betsy Weaver Vice-President Ann Disney Secretary-Treasurer ..... . Nancy St. Clan- Advisors Mrs. Frank Meador, Miss Aller.e Elkins First row: Jean Arthur, Doris Kesling ' , Nancy St. Clair, Nora Strawn, Betsy Weaver, Ann Disney. Second row: Dawn Weikel, Joanne Arnold, Betty Davis, Bobbie Foster, Ann Reese, Bettie Sue Siler, Betty Sue Fox, Joanna Hackman, Jane Bradshaw, Julie Mundie, Betty Thomp- son. Third row: Ynema Gibson, Dale Adkins, Betty Stewart, Ann Clark, Joyce Matthews, Jackie Thomas, Deris Thompson, Mary Hite Grayson, Joie Young, Jane Bradshaw. Fourth row: Albert Tolley, Mary Fortune, Mary Sue Hodges, Carolyn Gunter, Kay Hall, Ann Goodwin, Carolyn De- Haven, Bobbie Cohen, Jerry Duncan, Suzanne Jett. Fifth row: Jimmy Poe, Frankie Lawrence Eddie Cord, Tommy Trigg, Peggy Dean, Barbara Weaver, Kay Jones, Dot Siler. Sixth row: Sanford Jones, Robin Caldwell, Michael Ripley, Lewis Semones, Bill Ltng, David Farmer, Mick- ey Runion, Minnie Lee Dean, Ann Roane. —43 SCIENCE CLUB CHI-BETA-PI First row: Jimmy Graham, Bill King, Mac ' Harvey, Charles Duncan, Bettie Sue Siler, Jo- anna Hackman, Mary Stafford, Nora Strawn, Julie Furlong. Lanny Newcomb, Howard Dean. Second row: Jean Arthur, Carol Huddle, Gayle Simpson, Joyce Matthews, Peggy Dean, Bonnie Walker, Minnie Lee Dean, Betty Osborne, Jackie Thomas, Johanna Craig, Dotty Stafford, Joanne Arnold, Carol Dexter. Third row: Tommy Trigg, Lawrence Sutton. President Bettie Sue Siler Vice-President Charles Duncan Secretary Joanna Hackman Treasurer Mary Stafford Library Curator Julia Furlong Scout Mack Harvey Advisors Miss Mae Jennings, Mr. Frank Morgan Organized to develop sound minds and promote scientific thinking, the high school science club, Chi Beta Pi, has brought honors to the school. By offering to the students material and equipment for their use in experiments of scientific nature, this organization increases in- terest and activity in the fields of science. The actvities of the year included a trip to Roanoke to the General Motors “Parade of Progress,” and a tour of the Radford College Biology Department. The club entered projects in the regional Science Open House in Blacksburg in hopes of earning a place in the Virginia Junior Academy of Science Exhibits at Charlottesville. VARSITY CLUB The Varsity Club is composed only of students who have lettered in the various sports at Radford High. This year an effort has been made to reorganize the club in many ways and new standards have been set up to make all members realize the honor of belonging. The club sponsored the Sadie Hawkins’ Dance, participated in selling of desk blotters, and provided steak fries for entertainment of the club. President Pete Moore Vice-President G. W. Williams Secretary-Treasurer Howard Dean Sponsors Coach Roberson, Coach Painter, Coach Farnsworth First row: Kenneth Hite, Denny Hammack, Philip Salyer, Whit Davis, Don Ratcliffe, Rus- sell Mantz, Ambrose Stump, Bill King, G. W. Williams. Pete Moore, Howard Dean, Bobby Buck- land, Wesley Umberger, Gene Grayson, Raymond Shelburne, Meredith Standley, Lanny New- comb, Benny Ridpath, Sonny Hoover. Second r w: Sonny Quesenberry, Willie Ashley, Sammy Turner, Johnny Jones, Billy Ratcliffe, Charles Duncan, Jerry Gibson. Center: Coaches G. C. Rcbertson, Jim Painter, Tammy Farnsworth. ■ mum LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT “THE OAKS SHED THEIR LEAVES” As the final acorn drops from the last of the mighty ’54 (Senior) Oaks, each leaves its seed to regenerate a new life. Realizing that we, the oaks, have grown much during our life at Radford High and have attained many significant assets, we — in the following manner, do bequeath : To Phil Salyer — DORIS DEHART’S great sense of humor; to Don Hodges — PEG- GY ARTHUR’S muscles; to B. K. Shumate— JOHN BARNARD’S, G. W. WILLIAMS’, and PAUL HENDRIX’ desire to do homework; to Miss Elkins — DELORES BISHOP’S red hair; to Whit Davis — BOBBY BUCKLAND’S technique with women; to Bonnie Walker — HOWARD DEAN’S debating ability, but he leaves her to no one; to Johnny Jones — JERRY GIBSON’S “hot rod”; to Bette Davis — YNEMA GIBSON’S flirting technique; to Billie Myers — ARLENE HAMMOND’S vivid imagination; to Carl Whitt — DENNY HAMMACK’S physique. To all Sixth Period Classes — MACK HARVEY’S “No-Sleep” tablets; to Ann Reese —FLOYD SPENCER’S scholastic achievements; to “Q-Stick”— WESLEY UMBERG- ER’S famous “jitterbug”; to Bobby Cohen — PEGGY WILLIAMS’ smile and friendly attitude; to Carolyn DeHaven — LOUISE ZIMMERMAN’S “blushing cheeks”; to Bet- ty Thompson— ERNESTINE LEIGHTON’S athletic ability ; to “Hoopy” Ratcliffe— WIL- LIE ASHLEY’S Home Economics ability; to Charles Duncan— PHILLIP HUGHES’ musical ability; to Jean Linkous — SYLVIA MEADOR’S frivolous attitude; to Bill King — ELIZABETH MILLER’S ability to argue; to No One — PETE MOORE leaves Dale; to the future President of the S. C. A. — LANNY NEWCOMB’S ability to preside with a dignity that would do honor to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; to Ruth Hammack — BARBARA HALEY’S ability to “filibuster”; to Jane Bradshaw — DONNA TOWNSEND’S ludicrous ideas; to “Kat” Morrow — NANCY CAMPER’S love for “nig- ger” dances. To Mary Hite Grayson — BETSY WEAVER leaves her non-chalant attitude; to Charles “Dumpy” Pugh — SHIRLEY SWIMM ' S height; to Dottie Buckland — JUANITA WARF’S neatness ; to Raymond Shelburne — MEREDITH STANDLEY’S dependabil- ity; to Minnie Dean — STAR PERKINS’ aggressiveness; to M ary Stafford — VELMA ANDERSON’S quiet voice; to Shirley Harcscck — SHIRLEY KIRBY’S willingness to work and DOROTHY CHAMBERS determination; to all maidens — TREVA NESTER, BESSIE BRYSON, DAWN WEIKEL, and EVELYN RHODES’ brochure, “How to Hook Your Man”; to Johnny Alford — JULIA FURLONG’S “golden throat”; to Peggy Cochran and Neva Morgan — SHIRLEY GWINN’S and JEAN HENSLEY’S notewrit- ing techniques; to future students of Mrs. Wade — EVERETT ANDREWS’ “booklarn- ing”; to John A. Williams — BERNIE YOUNG’S fear of feminine flirts; to any double jointed soul — GENE GRAYSON’S trick shoulder; to Nora Strawn — PATTY HOOV- ER’S prestige; to get an education only — MAGGIE MYERS leaves Johnny. To Mr. Farnsworth — FERDY PERROW S timidness; to Gerald Roberts — DON RAT- CLIFFE’S ability to make friends; to Keith Denny — ERBAN FLINCHUM’S salesman- ship ability; to Shelby Poole — RUBY MANNON’S and BILL ANDREW’S quiet ways; to Larry Buchanan — CHARLISS McKAY’S ability to get out of trouble ; to Joanna Hackman — KATHERINE LUM’S and JOYCE WICKHAM’S love for reading; to Bet- tie Sue Siler — POLLY SMITH’S speaking ability; to Betty Haislip and Lois Showalter — MARGARET FARMER’S and NANCY GALLOWAY’S high stepping strut ; to Lois Lorton — CHARLOTTE NEWBY’S many crushes; to Donald Davis — PHILLIP RAT- CLIFF’S and SAMMY TURNER’S ways with student teachers; to Eleanor Bess — JUANITA BAKER’S and ANNA BELLE FARMER’S Palmolive complexion ; to Don- ald Swimm — GERRY THORNTON’S extra weight; to Andy Brinkley — EDMOND KIRTNER’S and SHIRLEY WHITT’S ability to keep silent; to Jerry Duncan — BETTY KIRTNER’S tvping speed and CAROL MEDLEY’S shorthand ability; to Jimmv Bish- op— MICKEY LEACH’S red truck; to “Sweet-Pea” — JOHN OTEY’S curly hair; to Virginia Pelter — MARIE SHOWALTER’S and NORMA WEBB’S love for outdoor life; to Larry Wood — AMBROSE STUMP’S ability to play varsity football for four years. To Nancy Alls — JOAN CHAMBERS’ love of sports; to those who never smile — DOUGLAS MORRIS’ funny ways ; to Nancy Murdock — LOIS CHEATHAM’S independ- ent methods ; to our teachers — our esteem and regard for their constant help and en- couragement to us in our efforts to reach this goal. CHEERLEADERS JUANITA WARP FOOTBALL First row: John A. Williams, Wesley Umberger, Philip Salyer, Pete Moore, Buddy Howell, Willie Ashley, Bobby Alderman. Second row : Wayne Anderson, Buck Hagy, Tommy Mannon, Meredith Standley, Johnny Jones, Eugene Loving, G. W. Williams, Bill King, Whit Davis, Dan- ny Jett. Third row: Mr. Painter and Mr. Roberson, Gerald Roberts, Kenneth Hite, Tony Tal- bert, Larry Wood, Bobby Buckland, Terry McCraw, Albert Tolley, Bobby Dudley, Mr. Farns- worth. Fourth row: Ambrose Stump, Gene Grayson, Howard Dean, Sonny Quesenberry, Ray- mond Shelburne, Sonny Hoover, Denny Hammack. Bobcats Opponent 33 Narrows 21 13 Blacksburg 12 26 Bassett 0 19 Dublin 0 31 Pulaski 0 Bobcats Opponents 0 Wytheville 20 14 Wm. Byrd 21 7 Martinsville 7 6 Pearisburg 13 21 Christiansburg 0 BOYS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL ■ V % r SL V JLW n ft , , ISNSfci- V | Ml. vJsss | Left to right: Meredith Standley, Bill King, Raymond Shelburne, Howard Dean, Bobby Dud- ley, Coach Roberson, Mack Harvey, Denny Hammack, Sonny Quesenberry, Bobby Buckland, Pete Moore, Bobcats 53 Wm. Byrd Opponents 59 Bobcats 76 Christiansburg Opponents 64 76 Blacksburg 51 59 Martinsville 64 63 Wm. Byrd 62 59 Narrows 68 70 Wytheville 51 56 Blacksburg 42 51 Narrows 46 53 Pulaski 36 49 W L Freshmen 82 30 VPI Freshmen 59 51 Christiansburg 43 46 Wm. Fleming 59 49 Martinsville 60 69 Wytheville 44 55 VPI Freshmen 71 56 Wm. Fleming 63 65 Pulaski 53 54 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Wm. Fleming 70 ■ 50 — BOYS’ JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Opponents Bobcats Wm. Byrd 27 33 Jefferson 33 30 Wm. Byrd 38 45 Wytheville 18 58 Narrows 28 58 Christiansburg 33 54 Martinsville 44 31 Christiansburg 48 52 Martinsville 47 48 Narrows 53 49 Blacksburg 49 53 Pulaski 41 44 Wm. Fleming 43 41 Wytheville 43 62 First row: B. K. Shumate, Frank Grayson, Buddy Howell, Buck Harris, Jack Neal, Richard Gibson, Rodney Umberger, Bobby Graham, Bobby Alls. Second row : Mr. Painter, Charles Rod- man, Mickey Runion, Terry Bain, Sanford Jones, Wade Burleson, Noel Mitchell Sonny Hoover Johnny Browning, Tony Talbert, Lewis Kent. HEADS OF SPORTS First row: Polly Smith, Ernestine Leighton, Joann Dobbins, Betty Thompson. Second row: Norma Webb, Nancy Camper, Virginia Pelter, Shirley Swimm, Carol Horton, Betsy Weaver. Runners-Up Winners TOURNAMENT FINALISTS BOYS’ PHYSICAL ED A physical education program is provided so that every boy may en- gage in team and individual games throughout the year. The games go in conjunction with the season. For team sports, touch football, basket- ball, foul shooting, volleyball, and softball are provided. Touch Football Team (Upper-Classmen). Touch Football Team (Under-Classmen). Playing Football in Physical Education Class. Physical Education Basketball Champs. Basketball in gym class. Health Education Class. Roll Call. Calisthenics. VIRGINIA GIRLS’ STATE First row : Peggy Williams, Patty Hoover, Doris DeHart, Joan Chambers, Betsy Weaver. Sec- ond row: Shirley Gwinn, Sylvia Meador, Martha Sullivan, Ynema Gibson, Louise Zimmerman. Not pictured: Elizabeth Miller. First row: Mickey Leach, Meredith Standley, Pete Mooie, Howard Dean, Denny Hammack. Second row: Floyd Spencer, Lanny Newcomb, Mack Harvey, Edmund Kirtner. Not pictured: Don Ratcliffe. OLD DOMINION BOYS’ STATE — 54 — 55 — HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WHV THE CHIMES MNG 0.0. BANQUET MEETING THE DEADLINE HOMECOMING V ' . •• KENTUCKY COLONELS 5APIE HAWKINS DAY SPRING TIME SCHOOL YEAR ■ ■ • . RADFORO AlNT GONNA GET CAUGHT 5ETTIN DOWN EIGHTH GRADE SEXTET I OUR OIGN(FI60(?) PRESIDENT RING AND QUEtH OF SWEETHEARTS IF YOU CANT DRIVE IT.. PARR IT ALU STATE CHORUS SENIOR DIRECTORY Velma Louise Anderson “Peach” 10 Langugae 11 Student Council William Paul Andrews “Rooster” 12 D.O. Club Everett Cecil Andrews “Everett” 12 D..O. Club Peggy Anne Arthur “ Muscles ” 8- 12 G.A.A. 9- 10 Language Club 9-10 Majorette 9 Student Patrol 12 Secretary Senior Class William Henry Ashley “ Willie ” 11-12 Varsity Club 11-12 Football 11-12 Track Lois Juanita Baker “Niter” 8 Student Council 12 D.O. Club 10 G.A.A. John Francis Barnard “John” 8- 12 Band 10-12 All-State Band Delores June Bishop “Red 12 Cheerleader 9- 12 Dramatics Club 8- 12 G.A.A. 10- 12 Glee Club 11- 12 Acorn Staff 9 Language Club Bessie DeLung Bryson “Bess” 9- 11 G.A.A. 12 D.O. Club Robert Howard Buckland “Boh” 11-12 Varsity Club 10-12 Football 10- 12 Dramatics Club 11 Basketball 9-11 Language Club 11- 12 Boys’ Glee Club 10- 11 Band Nancy Joe Camper “Nancy Jo” 8- 12 G.A.A. 11- 12 Annual Staff 11 Basketball 9- 10 Language Club 11 Head Tennis 12 Head Softball 9-12 Glee Club 11 Dramatics 12 All-State Chorus Joan Douglas Chambers ( T nmi io” “ Joanie ” 8—12 G.A.A. (Pres.) 9-11 Language Club 10 Band 11-12 Basketball Virginia Girls’ State Lois Evelyn Cheatham 8-12 “Lois” G.A.A. 12 D.O. Club Thomas Jackson Cook 8-12 “Tommy” Band 12 Key Club 11 All-State Band 12 Patricia Ann Cure “Judy” Feature Writer for R.H.S. 10-12 G.A.A. 10-12 Howard Yates Dean “Rainbow” Football 10-12 Varsity Club 12 S.C.A. 11-12 Key Club 12 Pres. Senior Class 11-12 Basketball 9-11 Language Club 9-12 Science Club 12 Football King 10-12 Old Dominion Boys’ State Debate Club Doris Colleen DeHart 8-12 “Old Lady” G.A.A. 10-12 Girls State Sweetheart Queen Language Club Anna Belle Farmer “Belle” Margaret Ann Farmer 9 “Margaret” Majorette 10-12 Drum Major 8-12 G.A.A. 9 Glee Club Erban Ivan Flinchum 10 “Irvan” Beta Club 9 4-H Club 11 Language Club 12 D.O. Club 9-12 Julia Ann Furlong “Toodle-ly” Dramatics Club (Pres.) 9-10 Language Club 9-12 Science Club 10-12 Acorn Staff 8-12 G.A.A. 8-10 Band 11-12 Glee Club 12 Student Council 12 All-State Chorus Nancy Galloway “Nance” 9-12 Majorette 12 S.C.A. 8-12 G.A.A. 8-9 Glee Club Barbara Joyce Gibson “Bobbie” 9 Language Club 9-11 G.A.A. 9-10 Glee Club 12 D.O. Club Jerry Cavel Gibson 11-12 Varsity Club 12 Key Club Ynemia Gibson “Nemie” 10-12 Glee Club 10-12 Dramatics Club 9-12 G.A.A. 11-12 Acorn Staff 12 All-State Chorus Virginia Girls State Eugene Howard Grayson, “Goose” 10-12 Key Club (Pres.) 10-12 Varsity Club 9-11 Language Club 10-12 Dramatics Club 11-12 Glee Club 11-12 Annual Staff 11-12 S.C.A. 10-12 Football 11 Basketball 10 Track 11 Student Patrol Shirley Marie Gwinn “Pest” 11-12 Beta Club 9-10 Glee Club 11 Language Club Virginia Girls’ State Barbara Ann Haley “Barbara” 11-12 Glee Club 11 Beta Club 11-12 G.A.A. Dennis Wayne Hammack 10-12 “Denny” Varsity Club 10-12 Basketball 10-12 Football 9-11 Track 10-12 Student Patrol (Pres.) 10-12 Key Club 9-10 Language Club 10-12 Acorn Staff Old Dominion Boys’ State — 58 — SENIOR DIRECTORY Nora Arlene Hammond Walter Winston Leach “Arlene” “ Mickey ” 11-12 Dramatics Club 8-12 Band 10- 9-12 G.A.A. 11-12 All-State Band 10- 11-12 F.H.A. 9-12 Dramatics Club 10 11-12 Annual Staff 10- Henry McNeil Harvey, Jr. 9-10 Language Club 9- “Mack” Old Dominion Boys’ 11- State 12 8-12 S.C.A. (Treas.) 11. 8-12 Annual Staff 9 Editor Annual Ernestine Octavia Leighton 8-12 Science Club (Treas.) “Em” 8-12 Band 9-12 Dramatics Club 8-12 G.A.A. 10 Track 12 Basketball Carson Pangle Lemmon 11-12 9-10 Key Club Language Club “Mickey” 11- 12 Varsity Club 12 Key Club 11 President Junior Class Old Dominion Boys’ State Eugene Lewis Loving 12 “Peanut” 9- Paul Taylor Hendrix 9-11 Dramatics Club 9-12 Varsity Football 9-12 Varsity Club Jean Elizabeth Hensley “Jean” 12 12 Football Varsity Club Catherine Lucille Lum “Cathy” 11-12 Language Club 10 - 10 - 12 8 10 11-12 Beta Club 9-10 Language Club 9-11 G.A.A. 12 D.O. Club 10 Glee Club 11-12 Annual Staff Patricia Lee Hoover “Patty” J 11-12 Beta Club 10-11 Glee Club 8- 12 G.A.A. 9- 10 Language Club 10-12 Dramatics Club 12 S.C.A. 9-12 Acorn Staff Philip Duane Hughes “Phil” 9-12 Band 10-12 All-State Band 10- 11 Language Club Shirley Anne Kirby “Kirb” 11- 12 Annual Staff 9-12 G.A.A. 9- 10 Language Club 10 Student Council 11 Student Patrol 10- 12 Glee Club Lewis Edmond Kirtner “Bunt” 12 D.O. Club 9-10 Language Club Charliss Helen McKay 12 “Shottie” 10-12 G.A.A. 10-11 Language Club 10-12 Dramatics Club 8- 11-12 Debate Club 9- 11 Basketball 9- 12 Annual Staff 8- 10 Majorette Ruby Ernestine Mannon “Ruby” 11- 8-12 G.A.A. 10-12 Language Club 10- 11- Sylvia Gay Meador 9 “Syb” 9- 11- 8-12 G.A.A. 8 10-12 Acorn Staff 10 10 Majorette 10 Dramatics Club Virginia Girls’ State Carol Jean Medley “Carol” 11- Elizabeth Ann Miller “Lib” 10-12 Glee Club 9-10 Language Club 10 9-12 Dramatics Club 8 8-12 G.A.A. 9 10-12 Acorn Staff 9 9-10 Student Patrol 12 Virginia Girls’ State 10 - 59 — Paul Saunders Moore “Pete” 12 Varsity Club (Pres.) 12 Key Club ■12 Football 12 Basketball z 12 Track 12 Annual Staff Student Patrol 12 S.C.A. Language Club Old Dominion Boys’ State Douglas Frances Morris “Doug” 12 D.O. Club Maggie Ann Myers “Myers” Cheerleader 12 G.A.A. 12 Dramatics Club 11 Language Club Acorn Staff S C A Basketball Treva Ross Nester “ Treva ” D.O. Club Charlotte Ray Newby “Kitten” 12 G.A.A. 11 Basketball 10 Language Club 10 Band Charles Landon Newcomb “Lanny” -12 S.C.A. President Student Body -11 Language Club -12 Key Club -12 Science Club (Pres.) -12 Debate Club -12 Beta Club -12 Band 12 Acorn Staff Old Dominion Boys’ State John Irving Otey “John” 12 D.O. Club Mary Star Perkins “Star” 12 Glee Club 12 G.A.A. 10 Language Club 11 Dramatics Club Annual Staff Basketball SENIOR DIRECTORY Ferdinand Alexander Perrow “Ferdy” 10- 12 Key Club 11- 12 Dramatics Club 11-12 Language Club 9-10 Student Council 12 Glee Club Donald Robert Ratcliffe “Don, Captain” 11-12 Basketball 11-12 Varsity Club 9-11 Student Patrol 10 S.C.A. 11 Football 12 Glee Club 12 Sweetheart King Old Dominion Boys’ State Martha Jane Sullivan “Moose” 8- 12 G.A.A. 9- 12 F.H.A. 10-12 Dramatics Club 10- 12 Language Club 10-11 Basketball Manager 10-12 Manager G.A.A. Virginia Girls’ State 12 Student Leader Shirley Irene Swim “ Shorty ” 9-10 Glee Club 8 S.C.A. 12 Student Patrol 10-12 F.H.A. 8-12 G.A.A. 12 Head of Speedball 12 Student Leader Norma Jean Webb “Googie” 10 S.C.A. 9-10 Language Club 9-11 Glee Club 8-11 G.A.A. Yvonne Shirley Whitt “Yvy” 8- 11 G.A.A. 9- 10 Language Club Joyce Ann Wickham “Joyce Ann” 8- 12 G.A.A. 9- 10 Language Club 10-12 Home Economics F.H.A. Vice-President Evelyn Amos Rhodes “Evelyn” 11-12 D.O. Club Shelby Jean Shaffer “Shelby” 11-12 Beta Club 8-12 G.A.A. 10- 12 Language Club Violet Marie Showalter “Lucy” 8- 12 G.A.A. 9 Glee Club 10 Language Club 9 Basketball Richard Carlyi e Smith “ Smitty ” 9- 12 Band Floyd Brown Spencer “Floyd” 8-12 Band 11- 12 Beta Club 12 Key Club 12 S C A 10-12 All-State Band Old Dominion Boys’ State Meredith Ralph Standley “Meredith” 11-12 Key Club 12 Glee Club 12 Dramatics Club 11-12 Varsity Club 11-12 Football 11-12 Track 11 Basketball Old Dominion Boys’ State Eldridge Ambrose Stump “Ambrose” 9-12 Football 10 Basketball 9-12 Varsity Club Gerry William Thornton “Gerry” 8-12 Band 9-12 All-State Band Donna Lee Townsend “Donna” 9-12 Glee Club 9-12 Dramatics Club 9-12 Science Club 9-10 Language Club 8-12 G.A.A. 10-12 Acorn Stiff Samuel Grant Turner “Sammy” 12 Varsity Club 11-12 Track Wesley Bain Umberger “Was” 11-12 Varsity Club 11-12 Acorn Staff 12 Editor Acorn 11-12 Key Club 12 S.C.A. 10-12 Football 11-12 Track Alice Juanita Warf “Warfie” 11-12 Cheerleader 9-12 G.A.A. 12 Head Cheerleader Betsy Brown Weaver “Betsy” 8-12 G.A.A. 9-12 Dramatics Club 9-12 Language Club 12 Pres. Language Club 11 Basketball 12 S.C.A. 9-11 Student Patrol 10-12 Acorn Staff 12 Business Manager Acor 11-12 Glee Club Virginia Girls’ State Graham Wesley Williams “G-Dub” 10-12 Varsity Club 10-12 Football 10- 12 Track 11- 12 Key Club 11 Basketball King’s Court Football Peggy Jo Williams “Willie” 11-12 Cheerleader 12 Head Cheerleader 8-12 G.A.A. 10-12 S.C.A. 10- 12 Dramatics 11- 12 Annual Staff Business Manager 9 Language Club 12 Homecoming Queen 10-12 Glee Club Girls State Bernie O. Young D.O. Club Patricia Dawn Young Weikel “Little Weikel” 10-12 Glee Club 8-12 G.A.A. 9-12 Dramatics Club 11-12 Language Club 10-12 Acorn Staff 8-9 Band Louise Elizabeth Zimmerman “Weezie” 12 Cheerleader 9-12 G.A.A. 10-12 Dramatics Club 9-11 Language Club 10-12 Acorn Staff 10 S.C.A. 10-12 Glee Club 10 Student Patrol Girls State Autographs V. a_: , .A4c£a s e 2 ' l r c- . ' c y , t - ? , p-4 ' c - - ■ - ' x y 32 -r - . r JLr ti f- y s2S uZ ' -s- y ‘ ' ' o x LUj . 4 4 iiJ ' .U ■ 62 — r BUTATTMI , €s$o SION MAIN ESSO SERVIGENTER NORWOOD STREET RADFORD, VIRGINIA Have Your Car Serviced While You Shop Down Town PHONE 2081 COMPLIMENTS of of White Front Grocery COMPLIMENTS of of Keister’s Barber Shop r i zV- o c f , T , I 1 3 ■TZTr ' -fT , fT ' jjUst t - , srt L ' A RADFORD MOTOR COMPANY — c- J..J. s4 7 Baick yy Uy ' X y 7 ' s ' • SALES’ DIAL 3934 wi t-V JU ' d « - i . 7 Dealer’s License No. 902 . — jr ' V ? • SERVICE ✓ x. _ y RADFORD, VA. ' .X- ! « ■ X ■ 7 y 1 LYNWOOD MOORE MEMORIAL SERVICE STATION STEVENS SUPPLY CORPORATION — WHOLESALE — Plumbing — Heating — Mining — Industrial Supplies TELEPHONE 3955 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 COPENHAVER’S Mens Wear RADFORD, VA. DIAL 3841 - — 6 4 — ys ■ s ' jyy? v y y y ICE M r y Y ' r y I Clover ' Brawjf Dairy products jf . A n G ra� SRAN© Manufactured by GLOVER CREAMERY COMPANY INCORPORATED RADFORD, VIRGINIA DIAL 3928 1 } 1 JA lSONMmoTcoT HodLtfe PI umou ih JAMISON MOTOR COMPANY 33 FIRST STREET RADFORD, VIRGINIA DIAL 2434 A Challenging FUTURE— r h 8B0H- a VANUFACTUPING • DESIGNING • DEVELOPMENT • RESEARCH • MERCHANDISING • FASHION Await you in textiles. The world’s oldest manufacturing industry — textiles — is today one of our most exciting and challenging industries, producing revolutionary textile products with qualities which men have sought for centuries. Man- made fibers, new products of the chemists’ test-tube, have been a major contributor to this textile progress. A small textile producer in 1923, Burlington Mills believed in the future of rayon — an early man-made fiber. In the intervening years Burlington has become a leader in the development and production of beautiful, durable and high-quality filament, spun and knit synthetic fabrics. From one plant with approximately 200 employees, our Com- pany has grown to include 73 manufacturing plants in 43 communities of seven states and three foreign countries. Employing 34,000 people, Burlington is today one of the world’s largest producers of synthetic fab- rics, and is a recognized leader in the designing, development, research, merchandising and fashion fields as well as manufacturing. If you are a young man or woman looking for a place in industry, we think you should consider textiles — and Burlington. It can hold a bright future for the person with the willingness to learn, ability to work, and a natural interest in this fascinating and competitive field. The Radford Plant a unit of 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 — Woolens — Ribbons — Industrial and Transportation Fabrics - 66 - GOODWIN’S STUDIO Photographers for Your 1954 Oak Leaf There Is Pride In the Possession of A Portrait by Goodwin _ Dial 2542 Radford, 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 C ongratulations ! from SCOTT’S 5c 10c Radford ' s Largest V ariety Store Phone 3141 WINSTONS FOOD STORE Quality Meats — Groceries WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS RADFORD MOTOR COMPANY BUICK Sales — : — Service Dial 3934 Radford, Va. Dealer’s License No. 902 PIGGLY WIGGLY Radford, Virginia CITY GAB 1 1 ! DELUXE GAB i Dial 2410 - 3900 Dial 3361 - 3933 1 1 1 1 ’ DeVILBISS FUNERAL HOME DIAL 2422 RADFORD. VA. Ambulance Service Dependable and Economical Service HEDGES GROCERY Groceries, Meats, Vegetables and Fruits 2205 MONTGOMERY STREET WEST END GULF Your Good Gulf Dealer FIRST AND PENDLETON STS. PHONE 3039 You Are Always Welcome At WHITEHEADS PHARMACY Southwest Virginia’s Friendliest Meeting Place WE ARE 100 ' BOOSTERS FOR RADFORD HIGH SCHOOL — G9 — ■ Congratulations ! TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1954 from ROSE’S 5c - 10c - 25c STORE Radford ' s Leading 5 and 10c Store RADFORD, VIRGINIA Shop At LEGGETT’S The Home of Better Values and Brands You Know RADFORD, VIRGINIA “Remember . . . You Always Save At Leggett’s” Exclusive Dealers for Keepsake Diamonds and the following Sterlings: GORHAM — WALLACE — INTERNATIONAL — LUNT HEIRLOOM — REED-and-BARTON WALL’S JEWELERS Radford’s Most Modern Phone 3581 Radford, Va. — 70 — PEOPLES BANK of RADFORD Growing With Radford . . . . . . Serving A Progressive Community Radford, Virginia Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Southwestern Virginia Gas Company Smart Cooks Know Gas Is Best RADFORD RADIATOR SHOP Radiators Cleaned and Installed New Cores Installed DIAL 3397 Pleasing You Pleases Us! WEBB’S HENSLEY’S GLEANERS “Our Best Ad Is In the Bag” CLEANING — PRESSING Super Market REPAIRING — ALTERING Water and Moth Proofing 1225 West 1st Radford 4458 STATION Atlas Products FIRST AND HENRY STS. PHONE 2244 — 71 — v - ' - ±-r -A J Ca cA. C j- o-) J5 = ' ' ' v JtA CwSL r U -A( 3 «A cA mv o_ o . V. . , vY-OJ i-D_ bt C v a_ C£w Q . O- AjoiiS L rwvju - rA Xwj-� j c X vjuu eJ jca. ft..., Member SUTTON COMPANY INCORPORATED General Contractors RADFORD VIRGINIA School and Office Supplies STATIONERY SHUMATE FILING CABINETS DUPLICATING MACHINES and SUPPLIES Furniture Company WILSONS “ Reasonable Rates at Shumates’’ INCORPORATED Phone 2161 Box 33G Radford, Va. M K RADIO AND NEWBY’S TELEVISION SHOP Home and Auto Radio Repair Service Station All Work Guaranteed Phone 3232 Radford, Va. MANTZ FLORIST CUT FLOWERS — CORSAGES CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES ‘ FUNERAL DESIGNS — CASKET SPRAYS 714 Downey Street JOE NEWCOMB’S DIAL 2594 Flowers for All Occasions SERVICE STATION RADFORD PASTRY SHOP CRICLER’S “Home of Better Pastries ” Peters Shoes THIRD AVENUE, EAST DIAL 3551 For All the Family — 73 — RADFORD DRUG COMPANY Y our Satisfaction Is Our Success PHONE 2011 RADFORD, VA. Mark R. Kirby, Owner THE HOUSE OF FLOWERS 1116 Grove Avenue PHONE RADFORD 3804 RADFORD HARDWARE COMPANY Philco and Westinghouse T.V. Maytag Washing Machines and Westinghouse Appliances DIAL 2669 INGLES STREET GROCERY Fresh Vegetables, Quality Meats and Groceries 3RD AND INGLES STREET PHONE 3919 We Deliver BILL MILLER’S SERVICE STATION Norwood and Tyler Dial 2989 Road Service RADFORD, VIRGINIA RADFORD AUTO SUPPLY R.C.A. Television — Frigidaire — Philco Dealer Sales Service PHONE 4221 DELIVERY SERVICE — 74 — ALLEGHANY HOTEL NEWSSTAND Complete Line of Candies and Magazines Visit Oak Hall for Formal Wear For Any Occasion FOR SALE OR RENT Also Visit Our New Costume Department COMPLETE SELECTIONS FOR PLAYS, PARTIES, ETC. Oak halL Campbell at Jefferson Since 1889 Dial 8837 HOPKINS PHARMACY, Inc. Ethical Prescriptions DIAL 3972 RADFORD, VIRGINIA NEWS ATrT ' r Tl 1340 KC MVSIC WT? A 1 J RADFORD, SPORTS ▼ V i- 1 VIRGINIA FELIX DEPARTMENT STORES Radford, Va. Pulaski, Va. Marion, Va. r RADFORD FORD INCORPORATED Y our Ford and Mercury Dealer DIAL 2444 RADFORD, VA. Dealer’s License No. 1725 LYLE’S DRUG STORE Established 1887 We Appreciate Your Patronage DIAL 2212 RADFORD, VA. W. C. ROSEBERRY Distributor of MERIT’S SHOE COMPANY Shoes For the Entire Family ART BARBER SHOP — 7G- Best Wishes From UNITED MINE WORKERS of AMERICA District 50 UNITED CONSTRUCTION WORKERS Jackson Building Radford, Virginia ALLEGHANY BARBER SHOP THE BEAR SUPER MARKET Fancy Groceries and Meats The Best for Less Do As the Romans Did . . . ! J. E. GRAHAM CALL for CAESAR BETTER DRY CLEANING 1 SERVICE ! General Merchandise Dial 3401 i TYLER AYE. RADFORD, VA. NELSON HARDWARE COMPANY Sporting Goods Dept . Distributors of All Types of Athletic Equipment 19 E. Campbell Avenue ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 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 — 78 — THE NEW RADFORD LAUNDRY INCORPORATED LAUNDRY — CLEANING — FUR SERVICE — STORAGE Radford, Va. Dial — Radford 3171; Blacksburg 5491; Dublin 2206 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 Said Sinton — 79 — LIFE FIRE AUTO JENNINGS-SHEPHERD COMPANY 24 West Church Avenue ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Sporting Goods and Toys LIFE FIRE AUTO W.T.BALDWIN INSURANCE 112 THIRD AVENUE DIAL 2031 RADFORD, VIRGINIA Friendship Rings Costume Jewelry THE JEWEL BOX Nomood St. Phone 3231 DIAMONDS — WATCHES BUILDERS READY MIX CONCRETE CORP. 1401 West First Street DIAL 2700 RADFORD, VA. BIBEE’S VIRGINIA MARKET The Largest Super Market In Southwestern Virginia — 80 — GAR HOME SERVICE STORE, Inc. Hot point Motorola 7. V . Goodyear Tires First and Randolph Street RADFORD, VIRGINIA DIAL 4143 DINER GRILL Regular Meals FOUNTAIN SERVICE We “Do Not” Sell Beer! Compliments of Polyklitos, Hermes Samos RADFORD VIRGINIA GRAND PIANO FURNITURE GO., Inc. “Everything for the Home” 107 Third Street RADFORD, VIRGINIA Established 1911 Dial 4200 BRYAN HUDDLE Dependable Watch and Jewelry Repairing Watches — Diamonds — Silverware Sheaffer and Parker Pens P. O. Box 905 RADFORD, VIRGINIA STAR BARBER SHOP — SI — WALTER W. SEAVER Funeral Home PHONE 2456 AMBULANCE SERVICE Best Wishes from GEORGE WEAVER and all the folks at . . . _ Piedmonts flNANCE CORP. Tyler Bldg. Phone 2449 BONDURANT MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Norwood St. and 3rd Ave. RADFORD, VIRGINIA Mutual Insurance for Auto, Home and Business Expression of A ppreciation The OAK LEAF Staff expresses its sincere appreciation for the cooperation of the Advertisers, The Printers and all others who have helned to make this edition possible. — 82 — 3 Cd v u 3 .V-v . rW ,. J - • gX ‘ Vvg- L CesA l 4 C — d y p (A A AJk £ ++- L CasY+S - ' Xjt L i U y Y -+- w _ Sc - 0 ■S? 4 V 4 Your pay starts from the first day at the telephone company — even while you’re learning your new joh! That’s one reason so many young girls choose a tele- phone job when they finish school. They don’t need experi- ence to get this good job — and they’re paid while they learn a skill that’ll always he useful. Find out more about the variety of telephone jobs from your high school counselor — or come in and see us when you finish school. j=s Y The Chesapeake Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia — 83 — Wade’s Super Market One-Stop Shopping 305 ROANOKE STREET CHRISTIANSBURG, VA. Free Parking 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 Radford Vance Co., Inc. Hardware Extra Thick Milk Shakes — Sandwiches Curb Service Acme Quality Paints . . . . . . Deepfreeze Appliances E. NORWOOD STREET Phone 4548 HOUSEHOLD, ELECTRICAL and PLUMBING SUPPLIES ROOFING RADFORD, VA. Phone 2622 Radford, Va. — 84 — Congratulations To The Class of 1954! WILSON CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION General Contractors RADFORD, VA. DIAL 4451 RAY WALKER’S GROCERY 1st WEST DIAL 4512 The BETTY’S STEAK HOUSE GOVERNOR TYLER Best Food In Town HOTEL Homemade Ice Cream RADFORD, VA. DIAL 2931 RADFORD, VIRGINIA T O W E ’ S Jewelry Store N. W. Watch Inspectors RADFORD, VIRGINIA DIAL 5121 — 85 — “Buy Direct from the Manufacturer” CHAMPION KNITWEAR CO., Inc. ROCHESTER 4, N. Y. Jackets — Physical Education Uniforms — T-Shirts — Sweat Shirts Pep Squad Items Represented by: “CHUCK” McDONALD CHAMPION KNITWEAR CO., Inc. i ROCHESTER 4, N. Y. j M. JACKSON C ongratulations to the Class of ’54 from HARDWARE COMPANY RADFORD, VA. RADFORD COAL and LUMBER CO., Inc. DIAL 2712 WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Lea C. Roberts, Owner GARKING Tailors and Cleaners RADFORD VIRGINIA RADFORD RECREATION PARLOR DeVAULT’S Inc. Sporting Goods 14 Lee St. Phone N3568 BRISTOL, VIRGINIA THOMAS INGRAM . . . Furniture . . . EVERYTHING TO MAKE THE HOME COMFORTABLE 1003 Norwood Street PHONE 4236 RADFORD, VIRGINIA J , my rr. 5 ffKj TV) K’TrVc ' d- ' First and Walker Streets Phone 2251 RADFORD VIRGINIA Dealer’s License No. 543 CENTRAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Electric Motor Service — Electric Wiring DIAL 4423 701 8th STREET, WEST Radford Insurance Bill Bullard ' s Agency, Inc. RADEORD Successor to J. S. McConnell ESSO STATION Complete Insurance Service Tyler Building 24 Hour Service PHONE 2071 - 2923 RADFORD OPT Complete Eye Glass R. M. TAYLOR ICI A NS Service PHONE 4214 GIESEN — CALDWELL AGENCY T r gTTTTn • w a cTTpwTTT • DIAL 3997 RADEORD, VIRGINIA AUTO PARTS SERVICE, Inc. 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