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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1955 volume:

The 1955 OAK LEAF presents RADFORD HIGH SCHOOL RADFORD, VIRGINIA FOREWORD Readers ! ! Why do we have an annual ? What do you look for as you thumb through the pages of your Oak Leaf? We think that you want something which will encourage you to reminisce in years to come — to recall vividly the events that made your high school days ones you want to remember. We have attempted to bring to your mind the personalities, the leaders, the followers, the precious moments that have made this year at R.H.S. a wonderful one. Treasure these MEMORIES for they will be the most pleasant ones you shall ever have. DEDICATION “Some heroes go unsung except in the hearts of their fellowmen.” To us, this bit of poetry brings back fondest memories of one, who, in his own quiet manner, has woven his way into the hearts and minds of all who know him at R.H.S. His guidance, his interest in his students, his bits of wit when the occasion arises, and his never-ending perseverance are characteristics of a man who is high on our list of fond memories. In recognition of these outstanding traits, we respect- fully dedicate the 1954-1955 edition of THE OAK LEAF TO MR. R. FRANK MORGAN r-sadtord Public Library 30 W. Main St. Radford, VA 24141 K(( tcr(t Faculty Mr. Foy E. DeHaven, Superintendent Miss Lorena Brown, Clerk of School Board Mr. Robert C. Gibson, Principal Mrs. W. D. Shumate, Jr., Administrative Assistant to Principal Miss Mickey Clement, Physical and Health Education Miss Ruby Dobyns, Mathematics and Guidance Mr. Tom Dobyns, Instrumental Music Mrs. C. L. Dodson, Business Mrs. Dale Dougherty, English Miss Allene Elkins, Spanish and History Mr. Richard T. Farnsworth Physical and Health Education, Coach ( Football ) Mrs. H C. Graybeal, Guidance, Social Studies, English Mrs. Mary Ann Haislip, Business Mr. William B. Hatcher, Administrative Assistant to Superintendent, Diversified Occupations Mrs. William B. Hatcher, History, Government Mrs. James D. Heinline, English Miss Mae Jennings, Science, Biology 15 Faculty Miss Beth Jordan, Home Economics Mr. Lawrence Luzenski, Industrial Arts Mrs. E. W. McGahey, Geography, English Mrs. C. F. McKay, Jr., Social Studies , Oral English, Guidance Mrs. John Meade, Social Studies , Mathematics Mrs. Frank B. Meador, Latin, French Mr. R. Frank Morgan, Science, Chemistry, Physics Mrs. Mary Alice Newberry, Vocal Music Mr. Jimmy Painter, Science, Coach ( Football , J.V. Basketball ) Miss Juanita Phillips, Librarian Mr. G. Carlyle Roberson, Mathematics, Drivers’ Training, Coach ( Basketball ) Miss Kitty Rogers, English, Physical and Health Education Miss Farah Rust, Home Economics Mrs. Lawrence Wade, English, Guidance Mrs. Gernon Wall, Mathematics, Guidance Mrs. Garland Wilson, English WE HONOR In honor of ONE who has seen many enter the Radford High School family and has paved the way for their grad- uation ! who has been an active and necessary mem- ber of our faculty for many years! whose importance to us has especially been realized this year in her absence! Thus, it is with deep sincerity and highest regard that we honor MISS ETHEL ROBERTS ■ V VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY £yUA jt OJUUj JLv.cx_ Q e JL r i p i M { 1 wjk L 1 ■ V ) jf [ ' ; lISRPil f I r.WM m m L 1 ' $9%TawjA ' nmyVi fimliL .- J, . . A ' tM ' i mmtmMM %woJL IT 1 V| 1 t § ■g . t i « � w tt est ESTHER OUNCAN Raymond Shelburne NEATEST NORA STRAWN JAMES DOBBINS QU ETEST EUNA VIARS KENNETH HARRIS 1 MO 5 LAZIEST MOST DEPENDABLE Co N VIRGINIA PELTER BILL MORROW MINNIE LEE OEAN JAMES GRAHAM 0 o Utw 1 ' .... . A K l | £ j| Hpi ' J i Our Five- ear Diary 1950- 1951 Dear Diary As we open our diary to the first page, we write: September, 1950 — we are en- tering R.H.S. to begin a new period in the never-ending road to a successful life. We hope to fill these days with enriching experiences which we can relive in our memo- ries. Bobby Caldwell has been elected to lead us through a momentous year. Some of our girls have been initiated into the G.A.A. We’ll never forget our first Sadie Hawkins Day with the foot race and the square dance ! 1951- 1952 Dear Diary As freshmen, we are becoming better adjusted and are assuming our roles as “certified citizens” of Radford High School. Joe Hearne is our President. As we join the various clubs, we are beginning to feel that we are more a part of high school life. Our Bobcats, the District Champions, stand high on our list of memories for ’52. 1952- 1953 Dear Diary We are at the middle of our high school careers and are really beginning to par- ticipate in activities that will be a major part of our memories. We chose Phil Salyer as our leader for this year. Some of our boys have started playing varsity sports, and Bonnie and Dale are serving as cheerleaders. 1953- 1954 Dear Diary Mr. Gibson, Mr. Farnsworth, Mr. Painter, and Mrs. Dodson are new members of our faculty. In football, our ’Cats now have a 6-3-1 record. Esther, Connie, and Vir- ginia have joined the cheerleading squad. Bettie Sue, Joanna, Nora, and Phil became Betas. Our Bobcat basketball team went to the District Tournament. We eagerly be- gan whispering of prom plans. We worked in secrecy for months on the best of all prcms, “April in Paris.” The shops, the cafes, the Eiffel Tower, and the Arch of Triumph were beautiful; and the evening became one of our most joyful memories. Raymond led us through our happy Junior year. 1954- 1955 Dear Diary Seniors, at last! As we begin our last year, Phil is presiding as President of the S.C.A., and Jimmy is our class president. The experiences of Boys and Girls States are still fresh in the minds of the twenty-five of us who represented R.H.S. Bonnie was elected Governor of Virginia Girls State, and she and Bettie Sue attended Girls Nation in Washington, D. C. Our class rings have finally arrived, and we are quite proud of them. We have cheered until we are hoarse as our football team under King and Quesenberry made an almost perfect record of nine wins, no losses, and one tie. Dale and Whit reigned as Queen and King of our Homecoming festivities. The White Christmas program has given us a warm feeling, and the Christmas Pageant with Minnie Dean and James Miles as Mary and Joseph was inspiring. Our classmates are reaping many honors: Bill Franklin, Charles Duncan, and Danny Gilbert attended All- State Band; Connie Wilson, All-State Chorus; and Joanna Hackman won honorable mention in the Westinghouse Science Talent Search. Play practices took many weary hours but the final presentation justifies it — and the fun we had! Our curiosity nearly killed us until Prom night — it was really out of this world — a true Arabian Night! With the coming of the beautiful spring days on the hill, we have become aware of the sorrows of leaving. Yet we have ordered our invitations, our calling cards, and our caps and gowns. We have listened attentively to the Baccalaureate Address, and for the last time as seniors we have marched solemnly down the aisle to receive our coveted diplomas. Now, we realize that our years “on the hill” have been memorable ones. Our happy and sad moments here at R.H.S. will be reflected in future years through our MEMORIES of 1954-55. Class Of ’56 President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Bob Graham Sonny Quesenberry Joie Lee Young Barbara DeHart First Row: John Alford, Nancy Allison, Winfred Barton, Paul Bird. Second Row: James Blankenship, Rita Bond, Frances Brewer, Andy Brinkley, Johnny Browning, Dotty Buckland. Third Row: Wade Burleson, Robin Caldwell, Rita Campbell, Ann Clark, Leonard Cockran, Peggy Cochran. Fourth Row: Wanda Cochran, Luther Conner, Eddie Cord, Jackie Craw- ford, Betty Davis, Donald Davis. Fifth Row: Barbara DeHart, Carolyn DeHaven, Ann Disney, Keith Denny. Class Of ’56 First Row: Billy Dobbins, Jody Dobbins, Bobby Dudley, Jerry Duncan. Second Row: Betty Lou Farmer, Elizabeth Farmer, Rachel Flinchum, James Foster, Betty Sue Fox, Bobby Graham. Third Row: Carolyn Gunter, Buck Hagy, Kay Hall, Darlene Hamblin, Ruth Hammack, James Harless. Fourth Row: Bobby Harris, Billy Hearington, Charles Helvey, Kenneth Hite. Mary Sue Hodges, Sonny Hoover. Fifth Row: Susanne Jett, Johnny Jones, Sanford Jones, Billy Jordan, Tommy Kent, Doris Kesling. _ . _ , Sixth Row: Billy Joe Kiser, Buddy Kiser, Ronnie Lawson, Fred Leedy, Larry Long, William Long. Class Of ’56 First Row: Terry McCraw, James McGuire, Rudolph McPeake, Noel Mitchell. Second Row: Neva Morgan. James Morrison, Nancy Murdock, Linda Neal, Hubert Perdue, Sonny Quesenberry. Third Row: Idell Ratcliffe. Benny Ridpath, Michael Ripley, Lois Sho- walter, John Robert Simpkins, Willie Sowers. Fourth Row: Harold Speed, Doris Spencer, Nancy Tvnes St. Clair, Betty Stewart, Joan Sullivan. Everett Sutphin. Fifth Row: Phvllis Sutphin. Franklin Thomas, Betty Thompson, Deris Thompson, Albert Tolley, Bill Wall. Sixth Row: Bette Williams, Steve Winesett, Mary Bob Wirt, Kate Woods, Joyce Yearout, Joie Lee Young. Class Of 57 Lewis Albert Bobby Alderman Bobby Alls Jackie Altizer Judy Anfin Jo Anne Arnold Jean Arthur Bobby Asbury Terry Bain Yvonne Baker Betty Bess James Blanks Jane Bradshaw H. C. Branscom Darrell Brookman Fay Brooks Beulah Broyles Larry Buchanan Lillian Bugg Frances Carroll Herman Caves Bobbie Cohen William Gene Conrad Carol Copko Roger Copko Judy Corder Johanna Craig Peggy Dean Charlotte DeHart Carol Dexter Elizabeth Ferrell Mary Fortune Frances Franklin Buddy Frye Jimmy Frye Richard Gibson Frank Grayson Mary Hite Grayson Judy Hall Doug Hamblin Betty Hartless Georgia Hawley Gene Hilliard Betty Hollandsworth Carol Holliday Carolene Holliday James Holliday Carol Horton Nancy Horton Spud Howell Carol Huddle Jane Hudnall Glenda Hull Patsy Jarrett Danny Jett Kay Jones Norman Jones Class Of ’57 Douglas Keller Jerry Kincer Frankie Lawrence Patsy Linkous Tommy Mannon Russell Mantz Joyce Matthews Danny Marshall Douglas McPeake Mabel Miller Jackie Musselman Patricia Myers Jack Neal Betty Osborne Judith Palmer Shirley Pillars Jimmy Poe Mary Ann Poole John Ripley Gerald Roberts Patrick Rollins Carl Roseberry r Shirley Ross Mickey Runion Nancy Saul Isabelle Sawyers Lewis Semones Buford Shumate Dot Siler Gayle Simpson Russell Simpson Donald Smith Helen Smith James Smith Thomas Smith Bill Smoot Lillie Sowers Dotty Stafford Jimmie Strawn Lawrence Sutton Donald Swim Tony Talbert John Taylor Nancy Tipton Tommy Trigg Harold Turner Rodney Umberger Kmanell Wade Barbara Weaver Dewev Weaver Donald Wheeler Douglas Whitt John A. Williams Tommy Wilson Beth Woods Alice Young Clarice Young - Class Of ' 58 Wilda Albert Posie Amos Jean Arthur Phyllis Bennett Patty Bird Flora Mae Bishop Thomas Blevins Jerry Bond Grey Bowles Phyllis Boyd Hazel Brooks Betty Broyles Bill Bugg Jerry Burleson Sonna Carpenter Tommy Cochran Mary Lynn Conner Johnny Cord Bobby Cox Peggy Crabtree Darrell Cromer Patsy Davis Billy T DeHart Doug DeHart Bobby r Dobbins Ann Earle ' s Jimmy Easter Bobby Farmer Bonnie Furrow Bill Gemmill Gene Gibson Helen Gibson Tony Giesen John Goldsmith Bobby Graham Michael Graham Mac Harkrader Shirley Harmon Jimmy High Don Hilliard Emmett Hinkley Roy Hoover Judith Hornbarger Ann Hughes Pat Hurt Jerry Hutton Jimmy Johnson Louis Kent Barbara Kincer Emery King Katherine Lawrence Sonny ' Lawton Jesse Lewis Lee Liverman Janet Lovern Patty Lugar Nina X usk Betty Mannon Blanche Mannon Elizabeth Martin Patsy ' McCraw Shirley McCraw Bobby McDaniel Judy McKay Class Of ’58 Eddie McPeake Frank Meador Patsy Medley Sammy Moore C. B. Morgan George Morgan Lester Morgan Jerry Mostiler Melba Myers Diane Osborne Karl Phillips Peggy Phillips Randy Phillips Ray Poff Vernon Poff Joan Poole Charles Pugh Alice Ratcliffe Bobby Ratcliffe W. C. Ratcliffe Lea Roberts Xina Robertson Sharon Salyer Leon Saul Gracie Scott Herbert Scott Sidney Scott Harriet Shaner Ed Shanklin Curtis Shelor Jimmy Showalter Martha Shumate Bonnie Sowers Norma Sparks Auburn Spencer Marie Stallard Nancy Stump Rillv Tallant Robbv Thomas Jimmy Thomas David Thompson Irene Thompson Reba Thompson Clarence Thornton Judy Tickle Terry Tolley John Tonliam James Trail Yvonne Travers Carl Treola Lewis Turpin Janet Umberger Ronald Viars Tommy Viars Harvey Wade Howard Wade Ruster Weeks Shirley Wheeler Carlene White Bobby Woodward Bobby Wrenn Jon Wyatt Frankie Young Ruby Young r r r Class Of ' 59 Eula Mae Akers Dorothy Amos Douglas Austin Murrell Baker Linda Barton Linda Beasley Patricia Bennett Jakie Bess Jimmy Bird Emma Blevins Harry Bond Danny Bowers Wayne Bowman C. P. Brezeale Mary Sue Brinkley Wanda Brooks Patsy Brown Tony Burgess Richard Burleson Charles Burton David Caves Nancy Caves Patty Sue Clarke Eddie Coates Haven Cochran Cole, L. B. John Ed Conner Larry Conrad Jimmy Crews Guy Cromer Marie Croslin Peggy Joyce DeHart Jimmy Denny Donald Dobbins Larry Dobbins Doris Durman Charles Epperly Lois ParmeV Isaac Farris Judith Foutz Martha Franklin Ray Franklin Rebecca Galloway Charles Goodwin Archie Graham Barbara Hale Charlotte Hall Steve Hall Patrick Hester Joan Hetherington Danny Hinkley Jackie Hodge Joan Holbrook Bettie Hollins Rosa Ann Hollins Jerry Hopkins Arlene Hoover Susan Housel Jewell Howard Barbara Howell Connie Sue Howell Johnny Hubble Class Of ’59 Gene Hull Richard Kanode Jack Kavitz Ralph Kenley Donnie Leonard Patty Lester Mary Curtis Lewis Sandra Lindetnann Billy Linkous Robert Linville Larry Long Barbara Mabry Paul Mannon Betty Markle Corwin Matthews Carol Maynard Juanita McGuire Linda McKay Ronnie Meadows Bobby Meredith Barbara Miles Barbara Mills Max Mottesheard Wayne Mostiler Bonnie Sue Neal Reggie Nofsinger Billy Overbey Mike Perdue Barbara Pillars Evelyn Poole Jimmy Presgraves Jack Preston Joe Price Sammy Price Diane Pryor Tracy Quesenberry Curtis Ratcliffe Ronnie Roberts Frankye Robertson Donald Roseberry Shirley Scott Barbara Semones Dickie Showalter Bobby Simpkins Jerry Simpkins Delores Simpson Betty Sue Sloane Harold Sloane Betty Jean Taylor Bonnie Sue Taylor Vernon Taylor Mary Louis Thornt ' on Ann Topham Frankie Turpin Jimmy Umberger Douglas Vaughn Mary Frances Vaughn Norma Jean Viars Mary Ann Webb Betty Wilson Marshall Wirt Everett Yearout We Foresee We have read from our diary the events that have meant so much to us during our high school days. And now, let us pretend that the year is 1965, and that we are reading again from these memory-filled pages: Dear Diary I have just returned from an exciting tour of the world, and have seen so many of my former classmates, I can hardly wait to tell you about it. Before beginning the tour. I managed to do some shopping. While in Macy’s of New York. I found that JAMES DOBBINS is the manager and, serving as advisor of the women’s exclu- sive dress department, SHIRLEY HARTSOCK. looking quite sharp in an original creation by EDNA DOBBINS, the well-known dress designer. I also learned that the Men’s Fashion Shop of Fifth Avenue is now being operated by RONALD McDANIEL. The first leg cf the journey took me cross-country by plane, with WILLARD JONES as pilot, and JEAN LINKOUS as stewardess. As our plane taxied down the field, I saw the newest model in jets, piloted by Capt. PHILLIP SALYER, with CARL WHITT, the field elec- tronics expert, as his passenger. On the plane, I sat opposite two of my former classmates — Mrs. ARLENE HAMMOND GAKING and Mrs. SHELBY POOLE GIBSON. They and their children were on their way to join their husbands in Califor nia. Also on the plane was DANNY GILBERT (returning to Southern Seminary where he is a student of Theology) and ANN ROANE (director of Youth Fellowship at Tennessee Wesleyan College). As I left the plane in San Francisco, I noticed other passengers boarding a plane for Chicago. Among those I saw NANCY ALLS, going to resume her work as Director of the Great Lakes Kindergarten, and SHIR- LEY HOLLINS, dining room hestess at the Sun Valley Hotel. Also cn their way to Sun Valley, where they are in charge of winter sports, were HELEN MIDKIFF, VIRGINIA PELTER, and WHIT DAVIS. Before boarding the SS United States, I visited the Los Angeles Memorial Hospital, and was delighted to learn that several of my classmates were on the staff of that world-famous hospital. Included on the directory were: Dr. CHARLES DUNCAN. Chief of Surgecns; Drs. BETTIE SUE SILER and JAMES GRAHAM, Associates in the Pediatrics Clinic; Drs. BILL KING and BILL MORROW. Psychiatrists; Nurses LOIS LCRTON, JACQUE MEADOWS. DALE ADKINS, and PAT SURRETT: Dietitians ESTHER DUNCAN and NANCY HAMBY; Head of Scientific Research, JOANNA HACKMAN; Accountant, EUNA VIERS; and Business Manager, JIM BISHOP. After I was comfortably settled in my cabin, I picked up the New York Times and discovered that it was now being edited by HOWARD HILL and that two of his star reporters were HUBERT MATNEY and RICHARD McGUIRE. Amcng my fellow passengers on the ship were: BOB CALDWELL, U. S. Government Ex- pert cn Foreign Agricultural Aid; LLOYD BOWMAN, cn a business trip for his Automotive Sup- ply Company; ELEANOR BESS, Librarian for the Library of Congress; BETTY JO HAISLIP, organizer of Foreign Student Council Associations; MINNIE LEE DEAN, foreign exchange teach- er; JAMES MILES. Industrial Arts Instructor, who planned to attend the World Convention of Furniture Designers; ANN REESE, NORA STRAWN. and MARY STAFFORD. Parisian dress designers, who had attended a New York Fashion Show; and EMMETT HARRIS, Official in Coal Export Trade. P S. The steward just told me that the Captain of the ship was JACK CHARLTON. While in London I stayed at the Savoy Hotel, where DON HODGES is manager; I enjoyed the music of BILL FRANKLIN and his orchestra now being featured in the Royal Room. CONNIE WILSON, his singer, looked as lovely as ever. I recognized the public stenographer of the Hotel, BONNIE MONTGOMERY, as she took dictation from BILL McCRAW, Sports Editor of the London Times. Guests in the hotel includ- ed; CHARLES THORNTON, President of a Foreign Car Company; LARRY WOOD, manager cf a chain of grocery stores; ALICE and PHOEBE STURDIVANT, Instructors at London’s School of Girls; RAYMOND SHELBURNE, Ambassador-at-Large for the United Nations, and his secre- tary, SHELBY SHOWALTER. JULIE MUNDIE was there to enter her horse in ihe Irish Sweep- stakes. JOHN MILES was in London to attend the world premiere cf his latest movie produc- tion. To cover the premiere for his American Psper was Press Photographer, KENNETH HARRIS. There to join her fiance, who is a doctor at a London hospital, was BONNIE WALK- ER. At the Piccadilly Hotel, I later saw MOLLY WHITT, interior decorator; JANICE BESS, Business Instructor at Oxford University; and DONNA HALL, dance instructor. Wh’le visiting the Opera House of London, I chatted with JOHNNY ALFORD, who was the star performer of the evening, He told me of the amazing success of ANNE GOODWIN, in- ternational lawyer. And now, Dear Diary, I am closing your pages on another interesting review of the lives cf my classmates. Student Cooperative Association President Vice-President . Secretary Treasurer Faculty Advisor OFFICERS Phillip Salyer — Sanford Jones Carol Huddle Jean Arthur Miss Ruby Dobyns First Row : Sonny Quesenberry, Bobby Caldwell, Raymond Shelburne, Carol Huddle, Phillip Salyer, Sanford Jones, Jean Arthur, Jimmy Graham, Charles Duncan, Bobby Graham. Second Row: j ack Charlton, Minnie Dean, Lois Lorton, Bettie Sue Siler, Ann Disney, Virginia Pelter. Connie Wilson, Dale Adkins, Nora Strawn, Esther Duncan, Bonnie Walker Jean Arthur, Judy Tickle. Third Row: Howard Hill, Bill Gemmill, Johnny Jones, Mickey Runion, Danny Gilbert, Sonny Hoover, Bill King, Frank Grayson, Spud Howell, Jimmy Strawn. Dear Diary We, the students of Radford High School, are proud to have an active part in the Student Cooperative Association. This organization is the representative body of our school, and is composed of officers from home rooms, clubs, and organizations, elected by us. The S.C.A. strives to in- fluence the school in such a way as to create complete co-operation be- tween the students, faculty, and members of this community. Among the accomplishments of the S.C.A. this year: Homecoming Assembly, Parade, and Dance ; Presentation of various assemblies ; Special “Better- ment of the School” Assembly; White Christmas for twenty needy fami- lies; Active part in Organization of District S.C.A.; Various drives for worthy causes. Student Patrol OFFICERS President .... Bob Caldwell Faculty Advisor Mr. G. C. Roberson First Row : Janice Bess, Sonny Hoover, Johnny Jones, Bill King, Bobby Caldwell, Kenneth Hite, Richard McGuire, Jean Linkous. Second Row: Sponsor, Mr. Roberson, Jack Charllon, Jimmy Gra- ham, Raymond Shelburne, Bobby Dudley, Sonny Quesenberry, Phil Salyer. Dear Diary The Student Patrol is an organization which strives to better our school. The presidency is a competitive office and other members are chosen from study hall. The chief duty of this group is to supervise the lunch periods, but they also promote safety, and work for the improve- ment and better appearance of our school. Although we may protest when we have to take our rightful place in the lunch line, actually we appreciate the order the Student Patrol gives our school. Acorn Staff OFFICERS Editor-in-Chief Raymond Shelburne Sports Editor Frank Grayson Society Editor Anne Goodwin Feature Editor Ann Reese Exchange Editors Joanna Hackman. Mary Stafford Circulation Manager Julie Mundie Business Managers Connie Wilson. Minnie Dean Faculty Advisors Mrs. Dale Dougherty, Miss Juanita Phillips First Row Dot Stafford, Denny Akers, Ruth Hammack, Connie Wilson, Raymond Shelburne, Minnip Dean Bettv Davis Peggy Dean, Carol Huddle. Second Row. Jane Bradshaw, Johanna Craig, Ann Clark Ann Reese, Joanna Hackman, Julie Mundie, Anne Goodwin, Mary Stafford, Betty Sue Fox Third Row: Gayle Simpson, Frank Grayson, Billy Franklin, Joyce Matthews. Dear Diary We have been busy with assignments ranging from sports, dances, and gossip to original essays, jokes, and special articles. As our “re- porters” found a new interest in journalism, they had a chance to express their views, to comment on the latest happenings, and to record signifi- cant events each month. Oak Leaf Staff OFFICERS Editor-in-Chief Charles Duncan Assistant Editor Bonnie Walker Associate Editors Nancy St. Clair, Sanford Jones Business Managers Bettie Sue Siler, Dale Adkins Art Editors Bettie Sue Siler, Phillip Salyer Literary Editors Nora Strawn, Jimmy Graham Sports Editor Bill King Faculty Advisors Mrs. Mary Ann Haislip, Mrs. C. L. Dodson First Row (Seated) : Nancy Tynes St. Clair, Sanford Jones, Bettie Sue Siler, Charles Duncan, Bonnie Walker, Dale Adkins. Second Row: Jimmy Graham, Carolyn DeHaven, Ann Disney, Mary Hite Grayson. Bobbie Cohen, Dot Siler, Nora Strawn, Phil Salyer. Third Row: Winfred Barton, Bob- by Graham, Bill King, Bobby Dudley, Tommy Trigg, Sonny Speed. Dear Diary The 1955 OAK LEAF has kept us “busy as bees,” but it has been a rewarding labor. Many hours were spent as we tried to make the an- nual a condensation of our life on the hill. We know some things are treasured because they have brought much pleasure, or because they represent something near to our hearts, and we believe that this OAK LEAF will keep the MEMORIES of another wonderful year alive. Band OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Faulty Advisor .... Danny Gilbert John Miles Joie Lee Young Mr. Tom Dobyns r j V r L Dear Diary Another year of activity for the band ! Not only did we play for civic clubs and organizations, our numerous football games, and the Shrine Game in Roanoke, but we also participated in parades, the District Fes- tival, and the annual Spring Concert. Our director, Mr. Tom Dobyns, diligently led us in many sessions of practice which resulted in exception- ally good performances (we think!). We received several awards and placed five members in the All-State Band. P. S. There were eighty-seven of us this year. Beta Club OFFICERS President Nora Strawn Vice-President Bettie Sue Siler Secretary-Treasurer Joanna Hackman Faculty Advisors Miss Allene Elkins, Mrs. Rubye Wade Phillip Salyer, Joanna Hackman, Nora Strawn, Bettie Sue Siler Dear Diary The four of us were tapped as members of the Beta Club in March of our Junior year. Our small club does small things in a big way and each of us is proud to be a part of our high school organization. The R.H.S. Beta members are members of the National Beta Club, which is an organization of high school students who have been chosen because of outstanding leadership, scholarship, and service. In March we at- tended the State Convention in nearby Roanoke. The tapping ceremonies for our successors and new members also took place in March. Debate Club OFFICERS President Minnie Lee Dean ice-President Anne Goodwin Secretary Bonnie Walker Treasurer . Carol Huddle Faculty Advisors Mrs. Helen McKay, Mrs. W. B. Hatcher Front Row, Left to Right: Carol Huddle, Minnie Lee Dean, Bonnie Walker, Peggy Dean. Back Row, Left to Right: Bobbie Cohen. Julie Mundie, Anne Goodwin. Carolyn DeHaven, Whit Davis, Phillip Salyer, Nancy St. Clair, Bettie Sue Siler, Lee Liverman, Doris Spencer. Dear Diary Much research to keep us well informed on our subject Many hours of practice on speech deliveries - The acquisition of better techniques have given us confidence that we will again capture State Group II Cham- pionship, as was done last year by our affirmative team. Carol Huddle and Anne Goodwin. We are becoming an integral part of the family of R.H.S. clubs, al- though we are a comparatively new organization — three of our present members, Bonnie Walker, Bettie Sue Siler, and Minnie Lee Dean were charter members. Dramatics Club OFFICERS President Lois Lorton Vice-President Nancy St. Clair Secretary-Treasurer Mary Bob Wirt Faculty Advisors Mrs. Daphne Wall, Mrs. Helen McKay v First Row : Neva Morgan, Connie Wilson, Julie Mundie, Anne Goodwin, Shelby Gibson, Mary Bob Wirt, Lois Lorton, Nancy St. Clair, Esther Duncan, Bill King, Raymond Shelburne, Ruth Hammack, Bonnie Walker. Second Row: Patsy Jarrett, Shirley Hollins, Judy McKay, Doris Spencer, Lee Liver- man, Linda Neal. Danny Gilbert, Robin Caldwell, Bucky Hagy, Bill Wall, Phillip Salyer, Kay Jones, Bonnie Sue Furrow, Carolyn DeHaven, Mary Hite Grayson, Pat Hurt, Jean Arthur, Anne Hughes, Carol Huddle, Minnie Lee Dean, Sharon Salyer, Harriet Shaner, Diane Osborne, Ann Disney, Betty Davis. Dear Diary We Thespians reached a new peak in experience and progress this year. We have given a number of plays, and sponsored a Soc Hop. The addition of a Dramatic class sparked new interest and gave us valuable experience in acting. Diversified Occupations OFFICERS President Vice-President . Secretary Treasurer Faculty Advisor Howard Hill James Dobbins ..... Arlene Gaking Jacque Meadows Mr. William B. Hatcher Pictured in the D counter-clockwise : Howard Hill, James Dobbins, Arlene Gaking, Jacque Mead- ows, Emmett Harris, James Harless, Edna Dobbins, Billy Dobbins, Keith Denny, Wanda Cochran, Lloyd Bowman, James Blankenship. Pictured in the O counter-clockwise: Joyce Yearout, Charles Thornton, Franklin Thomas, Phyllis Sutphin, Hubert Perdue, John Miles, Rudolph McPeak, Ronald McDaniel, Ronnie Lawson, Willard Jones, Shirley Hartsock. Dear Diary We are lucky to have an organization that enables us to earn while we learn. We come to school half a day and devote the rest of our time to our work. Our employers co-operate closely with our versatile co- ordinator, Mr. W. B. Hatcher, and other teachers. The highlight of our social life is the D.O. Banquet, held this year February 17 at the Gov- ernor Tyler Hotel with Mr. W. W. Robinson as our guest speaker. P. S. We’re growing in number, too. There are 25 of us now. Future Homemakers Of America OFFICERS President Esther Duncan Vice-President Kay Hall Secretary Virginia Pelter Treasurer Dale Adkins Reporter Carol Huddle Faculty Advisors Miss Farah Rust, Miss Beth Jordan First Row: Molly Whitt, Mary Ann Poole, Carol Dexter, Doris Thompson, Carolyn Gunter, Sus- anne Jett. Second Row: Shirley Hollins, Darlene Hamblin, Nancy Hamby, Rita Campbell, Ann Dis- ney, Frances Brewer, Nancy Alls, Rita Bond, Kate Woods, Barbara DeHart, Betty Sue Fox. Third Row: Patsy Linkous, Lois Showalter, Nancy Tynes St. Clair, Betty Davis, Dotty Buckland, Nora Strawn, Betty Stewart. Fourth Row: Esther Duncan, Kay Hall, Virginia Pelter, Dale Adkins, Carol Huddle. Dear Diary This year we have really “cooked up” many projects: a float in the Homecoming parade, an assembly, a radio program, and we sent three members to the summer camp at Smithville, Va. We also entertained at a Christmas party, sponsored a square dance, and gave a Mother and Daughter party. Through such efforts as these, we are furthering our interest in, and knowledge of home economics, and will be better prepared to make our homes of tomorrow. Girls’ Athletic Association OFFICERS President — Virginia Pelter Vice-President Doris Spencer Secretary-Treasurer Mary Hite Grayson Reporters ... Joyce Matthews, Ruth Hammack Manager Doris Kesling Faculty Advisors Miss Mickey Clement, Miss Kitty Rogers HEADS OF SPORTS Field Hockey Betty Thompson Speedball Bette Williams Basketball Mary Hite Grayson Bobbie Cohen Volleyball Helen Midkiff Softball Janice Bess Horseshoes Jody Dobbins Ping-Pong ... Shelby Gibson Shuffleboard Connie Wilson Tennis Esther Duncan Badminton Ruth Hammack Girls Glee Club OFFICERS President Connie Wilson Vice-President Doris Spencer Director Mrs. Mary Alice Newberry Accompanist Sanford Jones First Row : Bonnie Furrow, Patty Bird, Rita Campbell, Martha Shumate, Dotty Buckland, Judy Hall, Joan Sullivan, Nancy Murdock, Joyce Matthews, Kay Jones, Jerry Mostiler, Mary Hite Gray- son, Mrs. Newberry, director. Second Row: Alice Young, Carol Copko, Jean Arthur, Carol Dexter, Phyllis Bennett, Auburn Spencer, Pat Hurt, Harriet Shaner, Connie Wilson, Lois Lorton, Ann Hughes, Flora Bishop, Carol Horton. Third Row: Helen Smith, Jean Arthur, Jane Bradshaw, Katherine Law- rence, Betty Hollandsworth, Helen Midkiff, Doris Spencer, Sanford Jones, Accompanist. Dear Diary We 36 members of the R.H.S. Glee Club, under the direction of Mrs. Mary Alice Newberry, have participated in numerous and varied pro- grams this year. Among those have been performances for assemblies, civic clubs, religious groups, the Christmas Pageant, and the annual Dis- trict Festival. We entered a float in the Homecoming Parade, and cli- maxed the year with a spring concert in May. Connie Wilson and San- ford Jones represented us at All-State Chorus in Roanoke. Key Club President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Faculty Advisor ... . OFFICERS Bill King Bobby Dudley Sanford Jones Mr. Jimmy Painter Bill King, Charles Duncan, Kenneth Hite, Dick McGuire, Bobby Caldwell, Raymond Shelburne, Bill Wall, Bobby Dudley, Mickey Runion, Danny Gilbert, Denny Akers, Gerald Roberts, Sanford Jones, Phillip Salyer, John A. Williams, Jack Charlton. Johnny Alford, Spud Howell, Bill Morrow, Winfred Barton, Michael Ripley, Billy McCraw, Don Hodges, Bobby Asbury, Sonny Hoover, Sonny Quesenber- ry, Buck Hagy, Whit Davis, Johnny Jones, Frank Grayson, Bobby Graham, Jimmy Graham, Mr. Painter. Dear Diary We “Key Clubbers” are part of an international group of high school boys who are trying to prepare themselves as the leaders of tomorrow. Some of our activities during the year have been: working with the Ki- wanians in the Kids’ Day program, sponsoring Midget basketball teams, sponsoring a square dance, and sending delegates to the District, State, and International Conventions. Language Club OFFICERS President Ann Reese Vice-President Robin Caldwell Secretary-Treasurer Kay Jones Faculty Advisors Miss Allene Elkins, Mrs. Frank Meador First Row: Kay Hall, Julie Mundie, Betty Davis, Lewis Semones, Robin Caldwell, Ann Reese, Kay Jones, Mary Hite Grayson, Bobbie Cohen, Jean Arthur, Peggy Dean, Barbara Weaver. Second Row: Billy Jordan, Bonnie Furrow, Ann Roane, Mary Sue Hodges, Joyce Matthews, Betty Osborne, Dot Siler, Carolyn DeHaven, Beth Woods, JoAnne Arnold, Betty Thompson, Nora Strawn, Joanna Hackman, Sharon Salyer, Diane Osborne, Sonna Sue Carpenter. Third Row: Martha Shumate, Terry Bain, Jimmie Strawn, Mickey Runion, Tommy Kent, Tommy Trigg, Frank Grayson, Spud Howell, Pat Hurt, Jean Arthur, Harriet Shaner, Janet Lovern. Dear Diary We “Latins, Spaniards, and Frenchmen” are becoming more aware of the value of foreign languages, and are furthering our appreciation of them through study, various class projects, and club work. Our activi- ties have included entering a float in the Homecoming Parade, initiating new members, presenting an assembly, and sponsoring a social this spring. Science Club OFFICERS President Bettie Sue Siler Vice-President Betty Thompson Secretary Nora St r awn Treasurer Mary Stafford Faculty Advisors Mr. Frank Morgan, Miss Mae Jennings First Row: Gayle Simpson, Johanna Craig, Joanne Arnold, Mary Stafford, Bettie Sue Siler, Betty Thompson, Nora Strawn, Carol Huddle, Jean Arthur, Joyce Matthews. Second Row: Lee Liverman, Pat Hurt, Dot Stafford, Jimmie Strawn, Joanna Hackman, Tommy Kent, John Ripley, Julie Mundie, Betty Osborne. Third Row: Eddie Cord, Lawrence Sutton, Tommy Trigg, Terry Bain, Charles Duncan. Dear Diary We of the “scientific world” have been trying to participate in activi- ties which will promote interest in science. We went to Woodrum Field in Roanoke to the U. S. Weather Bureau — nice trip! We sponsored a square dance ... to raise money for our trips this spring (Science Open House and Junior Academy of Science meetings). We plan to take part in the Regional Science Fair sponsored by the Roanoke Times-World News (we hope to place in State Convention competition this year). OFFICERS President Sonny Quesenberry Vice-President Whit Davis Secretary-Treasurer Hubert Matney Faculty Advisors Mr. Jimmy Painter, Mr. R. T. Farnsworth Left to Right: Mr. Painter, Johnny Jones, Benny Ridpath, Charles Duncan, Phil Salyer, Whit Da- vis, Kenneth Hite, Albert Tolley, Gerald Roberts, Russell Mantz, Bill King, Mr. Farnsworth, Sonny Quesenberry, Raymond Shelburne, Danny Gilbert, Sonny Hoover. Dear Diary We have 14 members in our Varsity Club this year. These mem- bers are boys who have lettered in one of the major sports at Radford High School. The chief projects this year were the Sadie Hawkins Day Dance, and a steak fry limited to the boys of the club and their dates. We Hereby Bequeath To Mr. Gibson — quiet halls and smoke-free wash rooms. To Mrs. Shumate — our thanks for filling out many, many college transcripts and blue tardy slips; also several newly sharpened pencils. To Mrs. Wade — our English notes, in hopes they will aid the Seniors next year. To Mrs. Hatcher — our term papers and several red pencils. To Miss Phillips— what’s left of her blue Chevrolet after we have finished using it. To Mrs. Haislip — the left-over annual pictures. To the Juniors — our front seats in assembly and all our other “senior privileges.” To all the members of the faculty — our grateful thanks for your loyalty, your help, and your kindness to us for the past five years. To all students — our locker decorations, pencil stubs, well-used b ooks, chewing gum papers, love notes, and the steps — to be climbed every day. JOHN ALFORD leaves to finish assembling his hot rods. JIMMY BISHOP leaves his special courting locker to Bobby “Mouse” Cox. LLOYD BOWMAN leaves his ability to gain weight to R. T. Simpson. BOBBY CALDWELL leaves his slightly used plug of tobacco to Posie Amos. JACK CHARLTON leaves his empty gas tank to Bill Wall. WHIT DAVIS leaves his good looks to Jimmie Poe. JAMES DOBBINS leaves his stylish clothes to Noel Mitchell. CHARLES DUNCAN leaves his women worries to Frank Grayson. BILL FRANKLIN leaves his “Kat” clothes to Eddie Cord. DANNY GILBERT leaves his love for girls to Bobbv Graham. JIMMY GRAHAM leaves his leadership ability to Sanford Jones. EMMETT HARRIS leaves his desire to skip school to Benny Ridpath. KENNETH HARRIS leaves his quiet ways to Bill Jordan. HOWARD HILL leaves the D.O. presidencv to the lucky person elected next year. DON HODGES leaves his gray trousers with the yellow buttons to Mickey Runion. WILLARD JONES leaves his “excellent” study habits to Luther Conner. BILL KING leaves his special parking place to Paul Bird, but takes Anne with him. HUBERT MATNEY leaves his E’s in English to Keith Denny. BILL McCRAW leaves his crew cut to Rudv McPeake. RONALD McDANIEL leaves his quietness to Johnny Jones. RICHARD McGUIRE leaves his soft voice to Albert Tolley. JAMES MILES leaves his basketball ability to Randv Phillips. JOHN MILES leaves his fascinating jokes to Robin Caldwell. BILL MORROW leaves his “battle fatigue” to Terry McCraw. PHILLIP SALYER leaves his love for a prettv face to Leonard Cochran. RAYMOND SHELBURNE leaves h ' s many beautiful women to Rodney Umberger. CHARLES THORNTON takes his 88 Oldsmobile with him. CARL WHITT leaves his interest in electronics to Johnny Browning. LARRY WOOD leaves his love for student teachers to Joe Davis. DALE ADKINS leaves the thrill of being football queen to the girl elected next year. NANCY ALLS leaves her love of sports to Doris Kesling. ELEANOR BESS leaves her knowledge of the Radford Community Hospital to Betty Thompson. JANTCE BESS leaves her GAA ability to Ruth Hammack. MTNNIE LEE DEAN leaves her ability to make friends to “Hoot” Gibson. EDNA DOBBINS leaves her carefree manner to Jerry Duncan. ESTHER DUNCAN leaves her love of fun to Carolyn DeHaven. ARLENE GAKING leaves — to join her husband. ANNE GOODWTN leaves her ability to graduate in three years to anyone who has nerve enough to try it. JOANNA HACKMAN leaves her mice to Miss Jennings. BETTY JO HAISLIP leaves her baton to Teonv Mannnn. DONNA FAYE HALL leaves her boot tassels to Charlotte Hall. NANCY HAMBY leaves all her love letters to Gerald Roberts. SHIRLEY HARTSOCK leaves the twinkle in her eves to Bettv Davis. SHTRLEY HOLLINS leaves her ability to veil to Phylhs Sutphin. JEAN LINKOUS leaves her Saturday night escapades to Bette Williams. LOIS LORTON leaves her charming ways to Ann Disney. JACOUE MEADOWS leaves her nursing ability to Joan Sullivan. HELEN MIDKIFF leaves her love for the South to Kate Woods. JULIE MUNDIE leaves the old, old lunch to locker No. 68 — where it will rest in peace. VIRGINIA PELTER leaves her little-girl voice to Jody Dobbins. SHELBY GIBSON leaves — simply to be with Jerry. ANN REESE leaves her “Date Bureau” to Rita Campbell. ANN ROANE leaves her ability to enjov poetry to Joie Young. SHELBY SHOW ALTER leaves her neatness to Ann Clark. MARY STAFFORD leaves her dimples to Mary Hite Grayson. BETTIE SUE SILER leaves her splendid record at RHS to Larry Buchanan. NORA STRAWN leaves her sweet disposition to Neva Morgan. ALICE AND PHOEBE STURDIVANT leave their ability to confuse their teachers to Carol and Carolene Holliday. PAT SURRETT leaves her ability to take teasing to “Tynes” St. Clair. EUNA VIERS leaves her blond hair to Dotty Buckland. BONNIE WALKER leaves — for V.M.I. MOLLIE WHITT leaves her ability to find dates to Betty Sue Fox. CONNIE WILSON leaves her singing ability to “Sweet Pea” Saul. AMERICAN f 1 pLffjkf, uis . ■ ' •« 1 l aijsg WW A - - it ' “mii.m flllTf 1 , “ w Mr k . -• ..■■•■•« • i i ' ■! 2 SoKNij Que seNberrcj (v i GeraJd. lb Roberts Bill Wall ' .VVAi 7 ' 8obbt| Alder-miN Btobb Pudleij Terruj tA c Craw Jobru A. Williams - W : - • i B K Shumate TomrAi-| HaNKJOW Rodney Urv ber |er Alford � J tn)h n ‘v| v OaviS y,vl f M s W l JoWnivu JoMeS Ta.1 berT Keller KeNMetV% HVte Wood Howell Albert Tolley M Noel I MitcKell Hoover Mi ' cKie Runion 1 l M 7 m L H v- £ Varsity Football CO-CAPTAINS Sonny Quesenberry We They 26 Narrows 0 34 Blacksburg 14 32 Pembroke 0 26 Dublin 6 28 Pulaski 6 Bill King We They 20 Wytheville 6 12 William Byrd 7 13 Martinsville 13 27 Pearisburg 13 48 Christiansburg 12 Dear Diary November 12th was a date never to be forgotten in the memories of every student at R.H.S. It was on this night that the “Bobcats,” under the capable leadership of Coaches Painter and Farnsworth, established the first undefeated season in the school’s history. Throughout the en- tire season, the boys worked with high spirits, and the never-ending de- sire to win. It was through our coaches’ great efforts, the support of our student body, and the determination of each individual that we had the best season in our present memories. J. V. Basketball We They 65 Wm. Byrd 33 47 Jefferson 57 56 Pearisburg 25 69 Floyd 33 50 Blacksburg 29 42 Floyd 29 54 Narrows 38 59 Christiansburg 36 42 Martinsville 45 38 Wm. Fleming 35 We They 50 Pulaski 24 68 Christiansburg 37 43 Wm. Byrd 48 49 Martinsville 70 49 Narrows 53 60 Blacksburg 49 69 Pulaski 28 38 Pearisburg 36 31 Wm. Fleming 54 First Row: Lcuis Kent, Frank Meador, Mae Harkrader, Billy Kiser, Tommy Kent, Sonny Helvey. Bobby Woodward, Bobby Cox. Second Row: Randy Phillips, Bobby Harris, Eddie Williams, Posie Amos, Rodney Umberger, Spud Howell, Jack Neal. Standing: Gerald Roberts, W. C. Ratcliffe, Wade Burleson, Terry Bain, Sanford Jones, Mickey Runion. Bobby Asbury, Bobby Alls, Coach Jimmy Pain- ter. Dear Diary The J.V. Basketball team enjoyed a very successful season with thir- teen wins and five losses, under the most capable leadership of Captain Frank Grayson. The entire team worked with tenacity of purpose, for they realized that upon them depends the future teams of Radford High. PjctuRed : CoacW RobersoM, G Wo VJrnfc er jer, G-ra sovi GraViam j B ow iv)c| } Tz bert ? Du i etj , MitcV e team Record WE THEY 41 Vlrr. B yrd 45 5b Je-ffersos 78 (oX P ear 5 burn 49 80 FLO ycl 74 34 Bide ks hvy-o 7 75 F L o L| d 54 H5 Narra w 33 5(o Chrj ' sh 3A 5 bur 9 48 45 Mart rusui lie 7 50 4 (o F 1 e m i vq 62 32 Pu 1 skr 34 62 Chris ha a s buy 9 51 5X Wm- Byrd 7 65 41 MarttfJ svi ' c n (pio Marrows 7b 50 Blac k s bury 53 71 Pulaski 51 51 pea r s Bury 50 5Z pi e m ibjQ W Basketball Boys’ Intramural Sports 1. Upper Class Volleyball — 6th Period, 1954 2. Eighth Grade Softball Champs — 3rd Period, 1954 3. Upper Class Softball Champs — 1st Period, 1954 4. Upper Class Football Champs — 1st Period, 1955 5. Upper Class Basketball Champs — 5th Period, 1955 6. Winners of Individual Sports, 1954: Whit Davis, Upper Class horseshoe champ; Bill McCraw and Eugene Loving, double horseshoe champs; Posie Amos, Eighth Grade horseshoe champ; W. C. Ratcliffe, Eighth Grade foul shooting champ; Frank Grayson, Upper Class foul shooting champ. 7. Eighth Grade Volleyball Champs — 2nd Period, 1954 Girls’ Intramural Sports 1. Speed Ball Champs — 4th Period (Upper Class) 2. Field Hockey Champs — 5th Period (Upper Class) 3. Upper Class Basketball Champs — “Terriers” 4. Ping Pong Champ — Upper Class — Judy Hall 5. Manager of G.A.A. — Doris Kesling 6. Eighth Grade Basketball Champs 7. Gearin’ Up 8. Runner-up Field Hockey — 4th Period The Track Team 1953-1954 Dear Diary Our track team enjoyed an average season with double victories over Andrew Lewis and Blacksburg. A single victory was posted over William Byrd, with losses to William Fleming and Group I George Washington of Danville. Radford finished a close third in the district track meet, with the following boys winning first and second in their events: Whit Davis, first in the 220-vard dash ; Sonny Quesenberry, first in the discus ; Pete Moore broke the district pole vault record with an 11-foot jump; Meredith Stanley, second in the mile; and Raymond Shelburne, first in the high jump. These boys took part in the State Track Meet at Charlottesville. Lost by graduation are such boys as: Pete Moore, Denny Hammack, Mere- dith Stanley, Willie Ashley, Jerry Gibson, Bobby Buckland, and Sammy Turner. V RG M A G RLS STATE Sweetheart Ball Christmas ' Paqeant IX O. Banquet Special JfchieVements Margaret Dale Adkins G.A.A. 10, 11, 12; Cheerleader 11, 12, Head Cheerleader 12; S.C.A. 11, 12; F.H.A. 11,12, Secretary 11, Treasurer 12; Homecoming Queen 12; Dramatics Club 11; Oak Leaf Staff 11, 12, Business Manager 12 . Nancy Louise Alls Dramatics Club 10; F.H.A. 10, 11, 12; G.A.A. 9, 10, 11, 12. Eleanor Gray Bess G.A.A. 8, 9, 10. Janice Trula Bess G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; F.H.A. 9, 10; Student Patrol 12. Jim Donald Bishop “Jim” Lloyd Denver Bowman D.O. Club 11, 12. Robert Milton Caldwell President of 8th Grade; Secre- tary of 10th Grade; Key Club 10, 11, 12; S.C.A. 8, 9, 10, il, 12; Old Dominion Boys State 12; Presi- dent of Student Patrol 12; Lang- uage Club 9. John Ewing Charlton Band 8, 9; Student Patrol 11, 12; Key Club 12; S.C.A. 12. Edward Whitman Davis Debate Club 11, 12; Homecom- ing King 12; Varsity Club 10, 11, 12; Varsity Football 10, 11, 12; Track 11, 12; State Track Meet 11; Key Club 11, 12; Boys’ Glee Club 11; Language Club 9, 10. Minnie Lee Dean G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Dramatics Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Science Club 10. 11, 12, Vice-President 12; Acorn Staff 9, 10, 11, 12, Business Manager 12; Debate Club 9, 10, 11, 12, Secretary 11, President 12; S.C.A. 9, 10, 11, 12, Secretary 10, Vice-President 11; Virginia Girls State 12; Delegate to S.C.A. Convention 11. Edna Marie Dobbins D.O. Club 12; G.A.A. 8, 9, 10. James Frederick Dobbins Student Patrol 9, 10; Old Dom- inion Boys State 12; D.O. Club 11, 12, Vice-President 12. Senior Directory Charles Ross Duncan, Jr. Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Key Club 11, 12; Varsity Club 11, 12; Science Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Language Club 9, 10; Oak Leaf Staff 11, 12, Edi- tor 12; Vice-President of Senior Class 12; All-State Band 11, 12; Old Dominion Boys State 12; Delegate to S.C.A. Convention 11; S.C.A. 9, 10, 11, 12. Lois Esther Duncan Virginia Girls State 12; F.H.A. 9, 10, 11, 12, Vice-President 11, President 12; Dramatics Club 10, 11, 12; Language Club 11, 12; Student Patrol 10; Cheerleader 12; Head of Sports 11; S.C.A. 12; G.A.A. 9, 10, 11, 12. William Austin Franklin Old Dominion Boys State 12; Band 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Assistant Drum Major 11, Drum Major 12; Mixed Chorus 12; All-State Band 10, 11. 12. Arlene Hammond Gaking Dramatics Club 11, 12; G.A.A. 9, 10, 11, 12; F.H.A. 11, 12. Anne Elizabeth Goodwin Cheerleader 12; Language Club 9. 10, 11, 12; Dramatics Club 9, 10. 11, 12; Debate Club 9, 10, 11, 12; State Debate Champion 10; G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Glee Club 9, 10; Acorn Staff 10, 11, 12; Treasurer of S.C.A. 9; District One-Act Play 10. Shelby Poole Gibson F. H.A. 9, 10, 11, 12, President 11; G. A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Dramatics Club 10, 11; Student Patrol 9; S.C.A. 8, 9, 10, 11; Acorn Staff 10, 11, 12; Glee Club 9, 10; Head of Sports 12. Danny Dalton Gilbert Band 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, President 12; Dramatics Club 10, 11, 12; Language Club 10, 11; Varsity Club 10, 11, 12; Key Club 12; All-State Band 11, 12; Old Dom- inion Boys State 12; S.C.A. 11, 12; Student Patrol 10; One-Act Play 10, 11, 12. James William Graham Vice-President of Class 8; Vice- President of Class 10; President of Class 12; Language Club 9, 10; Science Club 10, 11; Student Patrol 9, 12; Oak Leaf Staff 11, 12; Key Club 10, 11, 12; Key Club 10, 11, 12; S.C.A. 12; Old Dominion Boys State 12. Joanna Hackman Vice-President of Class 11; Sci- ence Club 9, 10, 11, 12, Sec- retary 11; Beta Club 11, 12, Sec- retary-Treasurer 12; All-State Chorus 9; Virginia Girls State 11; State and National Science Winner 11, 12; G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Language Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Dramatics Club 9, 10, 11; Acorn Staff 10, 11, 12; Glee Club 9, 10, 11; WRAD Newscaster 12. Betty Jo Haislip G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Majorette 9, 10, 11, 12, Head Majorette 12; S.C.A. 12; Band 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Virginia Girls State 12. Donna Faye Hall Band 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Majorette 11, 12; All-State Band 11; G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Nancy Charlene Hamby F.H.A. 10, 11, 12; G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11 , 12 . Emmett Lawrence Harris D.O. Club 11, 12. Kenneth Douglas Harris “ Kenneth ” Shirley Ann Hartsock D.O. Club 12. Howard Douglas Hill Old Dominion Boys State 12; D. O. Club 11, 12, President 12; S. C. A. 12. Don Grady Hodges S.C.A. 11, 12; Band 10, 11. 12; Boys Glee Club 11; Key Club 11, 12; President of Mixed Chorus 12. Shirley Ann Hollins F.H.A. 11; G.A.A. 9, 10, 11, 12; Dramatics Club 10. Willard Graham Jones D.O. Club 11, 12. William Whitman King Varsity Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Varsity Basketball 10, 11, 12; Co- Captain Varsity Football 12; Key Club 10, 11, 12, President 12; S. C.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Track 11, 12; Oak Leaf Staff 11, 12; Old Dom- inion Boys State 12; Science Club 10, 11; Language Club 9, 10, 11; Student Patrol 12; Dra- matics Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Var- sity Club 10, 11, 12; Debate Club 10 . Shelby Jean Linkous G.A.A. 9, 10, 11, 12; F.H.A. 9, 10; S.C.A. 10; Glee Club 9, 10; Stu- dent Patrol 12; Virginia Girls State 12. Lois Louise Lorton Language Club 9, 10; G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Dramatics Club 9. 10, 11, 12, President 12; Glee Club 9, 10, 11, 12; S.C.A. 12; Virginia Girls State 12. Joseph William McCraw V arsity Club 12; Varsity Foot- ball 12; Key Club 12. Ronald Joseph McDaniel D.O. Club 12. Richard Nuel McGuire Key Club 11, 12; Student Pa- trol 12. Hubert William Matney Varsity Club 10, 11, 12, Secre- tary-Treasurer 12; Varsity Foot- ball Manager 10. Jacque Marie Meadows D.O. Club 11, 12, Treasurer 12. Helen Grey Midriff Glee Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Varsity Basketball 9; G.A.A. 9, 10, 11, 12, Head of Sports 12. James Daniel Miles Band 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Old Dom- inion Boys State 12. John Edward Miles Band 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Vice-Pres- ident 12; D.O. Club 11, 12. Ruby Bonnie Montgomery F.H.A. 10; G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. James Bentley Morrow Band 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Old Dom- inion Boys State 12; Key Club 11, 12. Julie Anne Mundie Acorn Staff 9, 10, 11, 12; Dra- matics Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Lang- uage Club 9, 10, 11, 12; G.A.A. 9, 10, 11, 12; Science Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Debate Club 10, 11, 12; District One- Act Play 11; High School Reporter, Radford News Journal 12. Virginia Clayton Pelter Virginia Girls State 12; Cheer- leader 12; Dramatics Club 10, 11, 12; District One-Act Play 12; G. A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, President 12, Head of Sports 9, 10, 11; F. H. A. 11, 12, Secretary 12; S.C.A. 10,12; Student Patrol 9; Glee Club 9. Senior Directory Ann DeBarr Reese Language Club 9, 10, 11, 12, President 12; S.C.A. 12; Virginia Girls State 12; G.A.A. 9, 10, 11, 12; Dramatics Club 9, 10, 11. 12; Feature Editor of Acorn 11, 12; Glee Club 10, 11, 12. Ann Hancock Roane G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Language Club 9, 10, 11, 12; S.C.A. 8; Jun- ior Varsity Basketball 9; Vir- ginia Girls State 12. Phillip Ned Salyer Dramatics Club 9, 10, 11, 12: Language Club 9, 10; Student Patrol 10, 12; Beta Club 11, 12; Debate Club 11, 12; Varsity Club 11, 12; Key Club 10, 11, 12; S. C.A. 10, 12; Prose Reader 11; One- Act Play 11; President of Sophomore Class 10; President of S.C.A. 12; Varsity Football 11, 12; Track 11, 12; Oak Leaf Staff 11, 12; Lt. -Governor of Key Club International 12. Raymond Lewis Shelburne Acorn Staff 10, 11, 12; Dramatics Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Language Club 9, 10, 11; Key Club 11, 12; Var- sity Club 10, 11, 12; Student Pa- trol 10, 12; Editor of Acorn 12; S.C.A. 11, 12; President of Class 11; Varsity Football 10, 11, 12; Varsity Basketball 10, 11, 12, Captain 12; Track 10, 11, 12; Delegate of Key Club Conven- tion 11; Vice-President of Class 9. Shelby Jean Showalter G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11; Language Club 10. Bettie Sue Siler Glee Club 9; Language Club 9, 10; Dramatics Club 10; Science Club 10, 11, 12, President 10, 11, 12; Debate Club 9, 10, 11, 12, Secretary-Treasurer 10, 11; Oak Leaf Staff 11, 12, Business Man- ager 12; Virginia Girls State 12; Girls Nation 12; Treasurer of Class 11; Beta Club 11, 12, Vice- President 12; G.A.A. 9, 10, 11, 12. Vice-President 11; S.C.A. 11, 12. Mary Blanche Stafford G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11; Dramatics Club 9, 10; Science Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Language Club 9, 10, 11; S.C.A. 9; Virginia Girls State 12. Nora Gene Strawn G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11; S.C.A. 11, 12; Language Club 9, 10, 11, 12, Pres- ident 11; Dramatics Club 9, 10, 11, Secretary-Treasurer 11; Beta Club 11, 12, President 12; F.H.A. 12; Oak Leaf Staff 11, 12; Vir- ginia Girls State 12; Science Club 10, 11, 12, Secretary 12; Secretary of Class 12. Alice Jean Sturdivant G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; F.H.A. 10. Phoebe Jane Sturdivant G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; F.H.A. 10. Patricia Ann Surrett Transfer Student; F.H.A. 10, 11; Band 11, 12; Acorn Staff 9, 10. 11; G.A.A. 12. Charles Clinton Thornton D.O. Club 11, 12. Euna Odell Viers Christmas Pageant 11. Bonnie Ann Walker G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Language Club 9, 10; Debate Club 9, 10, 11, 12, President 11, Secretary 12; Dramatics Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Science Club 10, 11, 12; Cheer- leader 11, 12, Head Cheerlead- er 12; Governor of Virginia Girls State 12; Girls Nation 12; Oak Leaf Staff 10, 11, 12, Assistant Editor 11, 12; S.C.A. 11, 12; Glee Club 9, 10; Secretary of Class 11 . Edward Carl Whitt “Carl” Molly Jo Whitt G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; F.H.A. 10 , 11 , 12 . Constance Ann Wilson Language Club 9, 10; Dramatics Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Prose Reader 11; Varsity Basketball 10; Stu- dent Patrol 9; Glee Club 9, 10, 11, 12, President 12; All-State Chorus 9, 12; Acorn Staff 11, 12, Business Manager 12; S.C.A. 11, 12; Queen of Sweetheart Ball 12; F.H.A. 11; G.A.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Head of Sports 11, 12. Laurence Harvey Wood Old Dominion Boys State 12; Varsity Club 12; Varsity Foot- ball 11, 12. What Would We Do Without Cm? 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Congratulations ! from SCOTT’S 5c 10c Radford’s Largest Variety Store Phone 3141 WINSTON S FOOD STORE RADFORD MOTOR COMPANY Buick SALES — SERVICE DIAL 3934 RADFORD, VA. Dealer’s License No. 902 PIGGLY WIGGLY Radford, Virginia CITY GAB DELUXE GAB Dial 2410 - 3900 Dial 3361 - 3933 Compliments of WYSOR APPLIANCE Frigidaire Youngstown Sales — Service RADFORD PULASKI MAIN ESSO SERVICENTER MIN AC B. FOX, Owner Norwood Street Radford, Virginia Have Y oar Car Serviced While You Shop Downtown PHONE 2081 You Are Always Welcome At WHITEHEADS PHARMACY Southwest Virginia ' s Friendliest Meeting Place WE ARE 100 ' ; BOOSTERS FOR RADFORD HIGH SCHOOL Congratulations! TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1955 from ROSE’S 5c -10c -25c STORE Radford ' s Leading 5 and 10c Store RADFORD, VIRGINIA Shop and Save At “ The Ho me of Better Values ” RADFORD, VIRGINIA PEOPLES BANK of RADFORD Growing With Radford . . . . . . Serving A Progressive Community Radford, Virginia Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation RADFORD RADIATOR SHOP Radiators Cleaned and Installed Mixed Glass Shop New Cores Installed CASSCO ICE BUILDING DIAL 3397 Bill Bullard’s RADFORD ESSO STATION 24 Hour Service Phone 2071 - 2923 CENTRAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Electric Motor Service — Electric Wiring DIAL 4423 701 8th STREET, WEST EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION The Oak Leaf Staff wishes to express its sincere appreciation for the cooperation of the Advertisers, the Printers, and all those who have been responsible for making the 1955 Oak Leaf possible. Southwestern Virginia Gas Company Smart Cooks Know Gas Is Best W RAD Radford — Christiansburg MUSIC — NEWS — SPORTS School and Office Supplies STATIONERY FILING CABINETS DUPLICATING MACHINES and SUPPLIES SHUMATE FURNITURE COMPANY “Reasonable Rates at Shumates’’ W I L S O N S incorporated Box 336 Radford, Va. Phone 2161 NEWBY’S SERVICE STATION M K RADIO AND TELEVISION SHOP Home and Auto Radio Repair Ali Work Guaranteed Phone 3232 Radford, Va. MacGregor Sportswear Arrow Shirts Botany Slacks Cavalier Ties TRIANGLE SERVICE STATION Sinclair Products FIRST AND ARLINGTON STS. OWNER: J. F. SHEPPARD RADFORD THE HOUSE PASTRY SHOP OF FLOWERS “Large Enough To Serve You, “ Home of Better Pastries” Sinall Enough To Know You” THIRD AVENUE, EAST PHONE RADFORD — 3804 DIAL 3551 BLACKSBURG — 6731 RADFORD DRUG COMPANY Your Satisfaction Is Our Success PHONE 2011 RADFORD, VA. Mark R. Kirby, Owner 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 RILL MILLER’S SERVICE STATION Norwood and Tyler Road Service RADFORD, VIRGINIA RADFORD AUTO SUPPLY R.C.A. Television — Frigidaire — Philco Dealer Sales Service PHONE 4221 Dial 2989 DELIVERY SERVICE ALLEGHANY HOTEL NEWSSTAND Complete Line of Candies and Magazines Visit Oak Hail for Formal Wear For Any Occasion FOR SALE OR RENT Also Visit Our New Costume Department COMPLETE SELECTIONS FOR PLAYS, PARTIES, ETC. Oak h a l L_ Campbell at Jefferson Dial 8837 Since 1889 HOPKINS PHARMACY, Inc. Ethical Prescriptions DIAL 3972 RADFORD, VIRGINIA JEFEERSON STREET MARKET Fruits — Vegetables — Meats PHONE 3969 The Neiu FELIX Radford, Va. Pulaski. Va. DEPARTMENT STORES Marion, Va. RADFORD FORD INCORPORATED Your 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 GRIGLER’S SHOE STORE City Club — Velvet Step — Weather Bird RADFORD, VIRGINIA ART BARBER SHOP Best Wishes From UNITED MINE WORKERS of AMERICA District 50 UNITED CONSTRUCTION WORKERS Jackson Building Radford, Virginia THE BEAR ALLEGHANY SUPER MARKET BARBER SHOP Fancy Groceries and Meats The Best for Less J. E. GRAHAM General Merchandise Do As the Romans Did . . . GALL for CAESAR BETTER DRY CLEANING SERVICE Dial 3401 TYLER AYE. RADFORD, VA GIESEN — CALDWELL AGENCY A R G I F S E N CALDWELL DIAL 3997 RADFORD, 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-one years. The FIRST AND MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK AND KENT STREET BR ANCH RADFORD, VIRGINIA Resources Over $9,500,000,00 Member of The Federal Reserve System Member of The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation THE NEW RADFORD LAUNDRY INCORPORATED LAUNDRY — CLEANING — FUR SERVICE — STORAGE Radford, Va. Dial — Radford 3171; Blacksburg 5491 LESTER S FOTO SHOP “A ny thing Photo graphic ” Prompt Photo-Finishing Service EASTMAN — ANSCO — DEFENDER — ARGUS — ELWOOD Other Leading Brands W. Main Street Grove Avenue CHRISTIANSBURG, VA. RADFORD, VA. MARTIN MOTOR COMPANY INCORPORATED Chrysler — Plymouth East Norwood Street Dial 4112 Dealer’s License No. 604 Best Wishes from § aul jsmuon LIFE FIRE AUTO DIAL 2031 112 THIRD AVENUE RADFORD, VIRGINIA W.T.BALDWIN INSURANCE LIFE FIRE AUTO JENNINGS-SHEPHERD COMPANY 24 West Church Avenue ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Sporting Goods and Toys Friendship Rings Costume Jewelry THE JEWEL BOX Norwood St. Phone 3231 DIAMONDS — WATCHES BUILDERS READY MIX CONCRETE CORP. 1401 West First Street DIAL 2700 RADFORD, VA. BIBEE’S VIRGINIA MARKETS, Inc. “ Radford 9 s Best Super Market ” AUTO PARTS SERVICE, Inc. RADFORD OPTICIANS Complete Eye Glass Service R. M. TAYLOR PHONE 4214 Compliments of Compliments of WEBB’S Polyklitos, Hermes Samos SUPER MARKET RADFORD VIRGINIA GRAND PIANO FURNITURE CO., Inc. “Everything for the Home ” 107 Third Street RADFORD, VIRGINIA Established 1911 Dial 3921 BRYAN HUDDLE Dependable Watch and Jewelry Repairing STAR Watches — Diamonds — Silverware Sheaffer and Parker Pens P. O. Box 1166 RADFORD, VIRGINIA BARBER SHOP WALTER W. SEAVER Funeral Home PHONE 2456 AMBULANCE SERVICE Best Wishes from GEORGE WEAVER and all the folks at . . . Piedmont FINANCE CORP. 1123 Norwood Street Phone 2449 BONDLJRANT MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Norwood St. and 3rd Ave. RADFORD, VIRGINIA Mutual Insurance for Auto , Home and Business Groceries, Meats, Fresh Produce, and Frozen Foods WHITE FRONT GROCERY Phone 3917 FREE DELIVERY Radford, Virginia RADFORD INSURANCE AGENCY, Inc. Complete Insurance Service DIAL 3991 TYLER BUILDING “I bought a camera today, Cathy, “Our first year with the telephone to take along on our vacation.” company has been such fun.” “And now we’re getting a vacation “Let’s tell our graduating friends with pay . . . it’s good to count to find out all about well-paying, on that nice check every week.” interesting telephone jobs.” The Chesapeake Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia IT’S Wallace’s Smartwear Navies You Know . . . Clothes You Love EXCLUSIVE FOOTWEAR Where Popular Prices Prevail RADFORD 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 Acme Quality Paints . . . Curb Service . . . A.ppliances E. NORWOOD STREET HOUSEHOLD, ELECTRICAL and PLUMBING SUPPLIES Phone 4548 ROOFING RADFORD, VA. Phone 2622 Radford, Va. Wade’s Super Market One-Stop Shopping 305 ROANOKE STREET CHRISTIANSBURG, VA. Free Parkina Congratulations To The Class of 1955! WILSON CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION General Contractors RADFORD, VA. DIAL 4451 RAY WALKER’S GROCERY 1st WEST DIAL 4512 BETTY’S STEAK HOUSE Meet Your Friends At Our Place Best Food In Town Sandwiches — Sea Foods Homemade Ice Cream DIAL 2931 RADFORD. VA. T O W E ’ S Jewelry Store N. W. Watch Inspectors RADFORD, VIRGINIA DIAL 5121 The GOVERNOR TYLER HOTEL RADFORD, VA. LYNCHBURG FOUNDRY COMPANY RADFORD, VA. LYNCHBURG, VA. “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. ROCHESTER 4, N. Y. Congratulations to the Class M. JACKSON of ’55 from HARDWARE COMPANY RADFORD COAL and RADFORD. VA. LUMBER CO., Inc. DIAL 2712 WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE G A R K INC Lea C. Roberts, Owner Tailors and Cleaners RADFORD VIRGINIA De VAULT’S INC. RADFORD RECREATION Sporting Goods 14 Lee St. Phone N3568 BRISTOL, VIRGINIA PARLOR THOMAS INGRAM . . . Furniture , . . EVERYTHING TO MAKE THE HOME COMFORTABLE 1003 Norwood Street PHONE 4236 RADFORD, VIRGINIA WILSON PONTIAC First and Walker Streets Phone 2251 RADFORD VIRGINIA Dealer’s License No. 543 MANUFACTURERS OF QUALITY YEARBOOKS COMMONWEALTH PRESS, RADFORD INC VIRGINIA Autographs.... Autographs. Autographs. Autographs.... � Autographs 3 224 1 1003 2263 7