Renan High School - Rambler Yearbook (Gretna, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1960 volume:

!n!!!i!! ' Uiiliii tSffl PB y saE; IBf IS nm il “ f A} ' i • ••  : ■ • - - - •■ ' ■V ' ; - '  la II ii « 11 ii ii THE RAMBLER STAFF Advisor. Editor. Associate Editor Business Manager Mrs. Kathryn Hutcherson .Mack Doss .Eunice Jacobs .Sue Shelton Susan, Nancy, Gloria, Linda, and John work on the layout for the front page. The Rambler officers, evidently unaware of the toil which lies before them, gleefully discuss plans for the coming year. VOLUME SEVEN PUBLISHED BY THE BETA CLUB OF RENAN HIGH SCHOOL GRETNA, VIRGINIA 2 NINETEEN Now here ' s a good idea suggests Linda as she Betty, Julia, Garner, Judy, Gracie and James are collaborates with Patsy, Dana, Nancy, Charles, seen looking at some suggestions for the club lay- Coryn, and Ronnie on the class layouts. outs. HUNDRED AND SIXTY Lest we forget, we have entered the halls of Renan High School inspired by the strength, vigor and freshness of youth, to create traditions, and to grow mentally and spiritually. Also, in the con¬ templation of the past, we may look through the se pages of our true personalities as they are disclosed to you in this book. Confidently we face tomorrow, for today we are strengthened by knowledge, trained for leader¬ ship, and enriched by companionship. Through the cooperate efforts of church, school and home we have learned the essence of adult life-independence and freedom in the true sense. As we strive a- long the years we face the truth and independence when we learn to respect the right of others, the responsibility, and to be tolerant of Gods creatures. Lest We Forget, our departures are symbolic of our entrances, and our achievements made this year. Now, as its representatives, we, the annual staff, present the students ' annual--The Rambler. Golden memorie s ! Yes, itis for Carolyn, Coryn, and Melvin who are seniors this year. What happy memories picture of Sue, Melvin, Mr. Parcher ' s house, Seventeen ! are called to mind by this and Nancy standing before in our senior class play, 4 The CanCan Dancer s were one of the highlights at the Junior-Senior Prom. Nancy F armer represents Renan High in the Christmas Parade during the holiday. CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION CLASSES ELEMENTARY GRADES FEATURES ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS ADVERTISEMENTS ELEVEN FIFTEEN THIRTY-SEVEN FORTY-SEVEN FIFTY-THREE SIXTY-ONE SIXTY-SEVEN 5 THE RADIANT Now wait.should this be single spaced typing? As the Sun colors Flowers, so does Art color Life. ATMOSPHERE OF THE Throughout our high school careers, we have found that not only a river of school spirit flows through Renan High, but also a strong current of class spirit and a radiant atmosphere is prevalent. Susan, Garner, John and Faye are taking advice from Mrs. Short on what are the most important dates to study for exams. 6 Just anothe r point to victory as Gloria aims for the Some fine hurling is expected from these boys, goal. This represents the physical side of our well- rounded student, who must have an outlet for pent-up energies. There have been victories, and there have been defeats. Always, however, we have had the joy and satisfaction of knowing that we played the game in a sportsmanlike manner. COMBINED WITH THE COMPETATIVE SHOUTS OF WE CAN RECALL THESE FOND MEMOR To temper work with play is im¬ perative. We must learn to live life in leisure moments, to balance our lives with the proper blend of social activity. Man knows himself by un¬ derstanding others, for the proper study of mankind is man . By this process life is fulfilled and enriched. At the annual PTA Bazaar the following kings and queens were crowned according to the popularity contest. Betty Hutcherson and Mike Wil¬ son as Primary King and Queen; Sheilia Lea, Baby Contest Winner; David Hutcherson and Jo Ann Moorefield. Elementary King and Queen; Linda Moon and Sayford Moon as High School King and Queen . Here Bobby Shelton and Gerald Edwards are ready to leave for the train station to go to Kansas City, Missouri to the National Chorus Convention and National FFA Convention. Gerald is also state Beta president. 8 These FFA-FHA members work hastily in preparation of their annual FFA-FHA Banquet and Prom. Gerald Edwards, State Beta President, spoke at the Beta assembly, using as his topic Honesty . Class editors Garner Dillard and Alma Robertson work busily on the class layout envelopes to meet deadline dates. 9 We Seek To Honor .... A teacher who has greatly contributed to the welfare and high standing of Renan High School; for his endless patience and interest toward those whom he instructs; for his co¬ operation with fellow-instructors. As a tribute to a personage whose actions and attitudes are an inspiration to all, we dedi¬ cate this I960 RAMBLER to MR. CHARLIE J. FRANKS. 11 -A Mrs. Kathryn Hutcherson Secretary Mrs. Mary S. Anderson English, Speech Arts, Senior Sponsor Mrs. Eula Angel English, Latin, Junior Sponsor Mrs. Mary Lou Blair Physical Education, Sophomore Sponsor Miss Iva Jean Sours Commercial, Sophomore Sponsor Mr. Louis Moschler Mathmatics, Chemistry, Freshmen Sponsor Mr. Harold Johnson Physical Education, Freshmen Sponsor Mrs. Patricia Short History, Government Junior High Sponsor Mr. Walter Lea Mathematics, Science Junior High Sponsor Mr. Charlie Franks Agriculture Mr. L. Hampton Benton Glee Club Mrs. Marie Waters Glee Club Miss Sue Wyatt Librarian I i Mrs. Susan Coleman Guidance Counselor Mathematic s Mrs. Eliza Hines Seventh Grade Mrs. Helen Worsham Seventh Grade Mrs. Mary C. Anderson Sixth Grade Mrs. Dorothy Owen F ifth Grade Mrs. Clara Rowland Fourth Grade Mrs. Irma Saunders Third Grade Mrs. Jane Reynolds First and Second Grades Mrs. Mary Lee Riddle First Grade 15 e ztos Judy Shelton.Reporter Carolyn Dews.Treasurer Sue Shelton.Secretary Charles Edwards . .Vice-President Mrs. Mary S. Anderson . . .Sponsor Gerald Edwards.President 16 « •} DOLORES FAYE DAWSON CAROLYN ANN DEWS 17 GERALD ELMO EDWARDS NANCY MARIE FARMER 1 8 ELEASE FAYE HINES BARBARA ANN HUTCHERSON 19 WAVERLEY THOMAS JONES WENDELL GAYLE KELLY 20 JOHN DAVIS REYNOLDS ALMA CANDLER ROBERTSON 21 PHILIP GLEN TRENT VIRGINIA MAE WILSON 22 ' m r j k v - jr Junior class officers: first row: Betty Elliott, Vice-President; Nancy Dawson, Reporter; Gracie Johnson, Secretary; Ronnie Shelton, President, second row: Mrs. Eula M. Angel, Sponsor; Garner Dillard, Treasurer; Elaine Davis,Naomi Rowland, Historians. Bruce Arthur Linda Blackstock Joann Cannoy Junior Clay Karl Clay Susan Coleman i Wayne Compton Elaine Davis Nancy Dawson Garner Dillard Betty Jane Elliott Dana Finch A ' Gloria Dean Hutcherson Eunice Jacobs Johnny Jennings Gracie Johnson Billy Johnson Faye Keesee William Lovelace Jerry Robertson Naomi Rowland Billy Shelton Bobby Shelton Ronnie Shelton Leroy Short Sophomore Class Officer s: Front row: Mrs. Bryon Blair, Sponsor; Julia Coleman, Secretary; Linda Dawson, Presi¬ dent; Miss Iva Jean Sours, Sponsor. Second row: Roger Dawson, Treasurer; James Stone, Treasurer; John Waller, Reporter; Gene Hutcherson, Vice-President. Marvin Barley Linda Dawson Julia Qoleman Roger Dawson Wayne Crews Nancy Eanes I r . I Wendy Giles Diane Hall Linda Hart Judith Moon Anna Moschler Andy Nuckols Linda Rowland mw i Lavonne Power Joyce Robertson Julian Shelton Philip Shotwell Donald Stone James Stone Mary Vaughan John Waller Delano Watlington Johnie Worsham Jr. Nathan Worsham Freshman Class Officers: Front row: Linda Lewis, Treasurer; Jane Edwards, Secretary; Delma Arthur, President. Second row: Mr. Harold Johnson, Sponsor; Randy Treadway, Vice-President; Carroll Bruce, Re¬ p orter; Mr. Louis Moschler, Sponsor. Delma Arthur Edna Compton David Booker Wylene Compton Carroll Bruce Morris Davis Nancy Bruce Carol Dillard 31 Jane Edwards Barbara Elliott Billie Giles Brenda Goode Carolyn Hutcherson Connie Hutcherson Nancy Hutcherson Gerald Jacobs Peggy Jacobs Lesely Johnson Wilbur Kelly Dorothy King Nancy Layne Linda Mitchell Alfred Moon . A? 4 f t S J. D. Moon Jesse T. Moon Judy Moorefield Linda Moorefield Martin Pruitt Ellen Riggleman R . J. Rowland Tommy Saunders Randy Treadway Paulette Watlington Jimmy Wilson Richard A. Wilson Richard W. Wilson Helen Worsham Minerva Worsham Jean Davis Tommy Davis Billy Dawson Carolyn Doss Stephen Dunn Junior High Officers: Jean Davis , Secretary; Winnie Saun¬ ders , Reporter; Mrs. Patricia Short, Sponsor; G. E. Mil¬ am, Treasurer; Wayne Clay, Vice-President; Sayford Moon, President; Mr. Walter Lea, Sponsor. Richard Adams Wayne Blackstock Wayne Clay Ozelle Compton Vicky Crews Patricia Dalton Billy Davis isybir Billy Anderson Donald Adams Mary Robertson Thomas Rowland Winnie Sue Saunders Betty Stone Sammy Stone Doris Trent Hortense Updike Marie Waller Ann Wilson Mary Francis Wilson , ( ( ' ’ MELVIN ST AN LEY ALBECK -FFA. 1,2,3,4, Cattle Judging Contest Winner in Pittsylvania County 2, De¬ legate to FFA Convention 2, State Cattle Judging Con¬ test 2, KVG, 1,2,3,4, Library Club, 4. KENNETH DOUGLAS HUTCHERSON - FFA. 1,2,3,4; Forestry Judging Team, 2; Degree Team, 2,3; Junior Play; Senior Play; KVG, 2,3,4; Forensic Meeting, 3; Basketball, 2. MELVIN ROGERS BRUCE - FFA, 1,2,3, Chaplain 2, Sentinel, 3, KVG, 1,2,3; Senior Play; Junior Play; Base¬ ball, 1,2,3,4; Basketball, 2,3; GleeClub, 2,3,4; Treas¬ urer 4; Library Club, 4; Vice-President 4. DELORES FAYE DAWSON - FHA, 1,2,3,4; Library Club 4; Pep Club, 4; FBLA, 2; Speech Arts Play, 3. CAROLYN ANN DEWS - FHA. 1,2,3,4; Class Treas¬ urer, 1,4; Library Club, 4. JAMES McARTHUR DOSS - Class Treasurer, 2; Re¬ porter, 3; Beta Club, 2,3,4; Renaner Staff, 3; Rambler Staff, 3,4; AssistantEditor, 3; Editor-in-Chief, 4; Beta Club Convention, 2,3,4; SIPA Convention, 2,3; Glee Club, 2,3,4, Vice-President, 4; Library Club, 4, Pre¬ sident, 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Safety Patrolman, 4; Teenage Club, 2; King of Beta Winter Wonderland Dance, 3. CHARLES MILAM EDWARDS -Junior Play; Senior Play; Monogram Club, 2,3,4, Reporter, 3; FFA, 1,2,3,4, Re¬ porter, 3; KVG 3,4; FFA Public Speaking, 2; Forestry Team, 2,3; Degree Team, 2,3; Beta Club, 2,3,4, 2nd Vice-President, 3, President, 4; Class Vice-President, 3,4; Baseball, 2,3,4; Basketball, 1,2,3,4; BetaConven- tion, 2,3,4. GERALD ELMO EDWARDS - State Beta President, 4; Class President, 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club, 2,3,4, Pre¬ sident, 3; FFa, 1,2,3,4; FFA Federation Secretary, 4; Chapter Secretary, 3; Degree Team, 2,3; Dairy Found¬ ation Award, 2,3; National Convention, 4; State Rally, 1,2,3; State Farm Mechanics Contest, 2,3; Dairy Judg¬ ing Team, 1,2; Crop Judging Team, 3; Tractor Driving Contest, 4; F ore stry Team, 3,4; King of FFA-FHA Dance,- 3; KVG, 3,4; Senior Play; Junior Play; Basket¬ ball, 1,2,3,4; Co-Captain, 4; Baseball, 1,2,3,4; Beta Club, 2,3,4; Vice-President, 3,4; Beta Club Convention, 2,3,4; Rambler Staff, 3,4; Class Editor, 3; Club Editor, 4. NANCY MARIE FARMER - Class Seeretary, 2; Junior Play; Senior Play; FBLA, 3,4, Treasurer, 4; Massanetta Conference, 3; FHA, 1,2,3,4; Renaner Staff, 3, Typist, 3; Glee Club, 4; Secretary, 4; Miss Renan, 4. BOBBY LEE GRUBBS - Class Reporter, 2; Junior Play; Senior Play; GleeClub, 4; Renaner Staff, 2; Art Editor, 2; Library Club, 4; FBLA, 3,4. NANCY CAROL GRUBBS - FHA, 1,2,3; FBLA, 3,4; Beta Club, 4; Rambler Staff, 4; Glee Club, 4; Library Club, 4; Renaner Staff, 3; D.A.R. Good Citizen Award, ELEASE FAYE HINES - Junior Play; Senior Play; FBLA, 3,4; Vice-President, 4; FHA, 2,3,4; Glee Club, 2,3; Cheerleader, 4. BARBARA ANN HUTCHERSON - FHA, 1,2,3; Speech Arts Play, 3. CORYN AYERS JOHNSON - FHA, 1,2,3,4; Class Par¬ liamentarian, 2; Glee Club, 3; Beta Club, 2,3,4; Beta Convention, 2,4; Beta Courtesy Award, 4; Rambler Staff, 3,4; Junior Play; Senior Play; FBLA, 3,4; Histor¬ ian, 4; Class Sgt-at-Arms, 1. WAVERLY THOMAS JONES - FFA , 1,2,3; KVG, 2,3 ; Degree Team, 1; Senior Play. REUBEN WILLIAM MAYHEW - FFA, 1,2,3,4; KVG, 1, 2,3,4. LINDA DALE MOON - FHA, 1,2,3,4; Parliamentarian, 2; Vice-President, 3, Treasurer, 4, Federation Pianist, 4; Honorary Vice-President of D anvilleFair, 4; Beta Club, 2,3,4; Beta Convention, 2,3,4; Beta Courtesy Award, 3,4; Rambler Staff, 3,4; Basketball, 1; Cheer¬ leading, 2,3,4; Co-Captain, 4; Class Secretary, 1; Trea¬ surer , 3; Queen ofPTA Bazaar 1959; Glee Club, 4; President, 4; Forensic Play, 3; Junior Play; Senior Play; Monogram Club. JOHN DAVIS REYNOLDS - Library Club, 4. ALMA CANDLER ROBERTSON - Monogram Club, 3, 4; Beta Club, 3,4; Beta Convention, 3; Junior Play; Bas¬ ketball, 1,2,3,4; Co-Captain, 3,4; Class Editor of Ram¬ bler, 4. JULIA ELLEN SHELTON - FHA, 1,2,3,4, Reporter, 3; Beta Club, 2,3,4; Beta Convention, 3,4; Rambler Staff, 4; Class Reporter, 1,4; Junior Play; Glee Club, 4; Betty Crocker Award, 4. ANNIE SUE SHELTON - Class Vice-President, 1,2; Secretary, 3,4; Junior Play; Senior Play; FHA, 1,2,3,4; Treasurer, 2; President, 3,4; Fair Fashion Show, 4; Fair Honorary Vice-President, 3; FHA State Conven¬ tion, 2; Beta Club, 2,3,4; Reporter, 3; State Convention, 3; Campaign Manager for State Beta President, 3; Beta Courtesy Award, 3,4; Rambler Staff, 3,4; Assistant Business Manager, 3; Business Manager, 4; Monogram Club, 2,3,4; Basketball, 1,2,3,4; Co-Captain, 4; Forensic Poetry Reading, 3; Speech Arts Play, 3; School Report¬ er Star Tribune, 4; Altavista Journal, 4; Virginia Girl’s State, 3. PHILIP GLEN TRENT - FFA, 1,2,3; Degree Team 2; State Rally, 2; State Dairy Judging Team, 2; KVG, 2,3; Basketball, 1; Monogram Club, 2,3,4; Vice-President, 4; Forensic Poetry, 2; Forensic Play, 3; Junior Play, 3; Senior Play, 4; Library Club, 4; Secretary-Treas¬ urer, 4. VIRGINIA MAE WILSON - FHA, 1,2,3; FBLA, 3; Glee Club, 4; Librarian, 4; Li brary Club, 4; Renaner Staff, 3. 36 37 Mrs. Eliza Hines Morgan Allen, Jr. Steve Bennett Judy Blanks Brenda Dawson Charles Dawson David Doss Judy Ruth Edwards Nan Hodnett Earleen Hutcherson Herbert Keatts Patricia Lanier Jackie Meadows Nancy Moon Nancy Neal Annie Marie Saunders Billy Tucker Jackie Wilson Bernice Ann Woodson Brenda Woodson Ronnie Wyatt Mrs. Helen Worsham Johnny Bailess Glenn Dalton James L. Doss Melvin Dudley Kenneth Elliott Elizabeth Hendricks Butch Hoskins Gearleen Hutcherson Larryjones Betty Jo Layne Ricky Milam JoAnn Moorefield Frances Moschler Jean Nuckols Ella Belle Rowland Jimmy Rust Brent Shelton James Stone Ramsey Wilson Jean Worsham Donna Yeatts Mrs. Mary C. Anderson Linda Fay Allen Martha Bailess Roger Barbour Joanne Blanks Janie Brooks Mary Jesse Crews Floyd Davis Sandra Dillard Owen Doss Judy Dunn Steve Farmer Charlene Hankins Starlette Hankins Brenda Hoskins David Hutcherson Rachael Hutcherson Philip Jacobs Marjorie Jennings Donnie Jones Emily Lea Candace Mattox Leslie Moon Mike Moon Clarence Oakes Bonnie Lou Pickeral Mary Gayle Reynolds 1 John Riggleman Larry Roack Oscar Robertson Cecile Rowland Henry Rowland Nannie Rowland Hammie Lee Saunders Janice Saunders Sandra Saunders Carol Ann Shelton Linda Lee Shotwell Betty Trent Dorothy Wilson Mrs. Dorothy Owen Kay Andrews Frances Bailess Barbara Blanks June Booker Louise Brooks Birthie Callahan Glenn Clay J. W. Crews Sandra Crews Bobby Dalton Wayne Dawson Patricia Drumwright Wayne Eanes Gaylene Farmer Linda Giles Nanette Hall Charlie Hutcherson Peggy Hutcherson Richard Hutcherson Rachel Jones Josephine Keatts Fifth Grade Connie May hew Wayne Meadows Janie Moschler Ann Pruitt Nancy Reynolds Peggy Rowland Patricia Shorter Billy Stone Daphne Stone Ray Stone Linda Tucker James Wilson Ruby Wilson Virgil Worsham Harold Wyatt Mrs. Clara Rowland Larry Bailess Nobie Brooks Shirley Brooks Glenda Cothran Barry Davis Peggy Davis Nancy Dawson Elizabeth Doss Judy Doss Gwenda Dudley Kitty Sue Elliott Thomas Gregory Sally Hubbard Mary Lois King Mary Layne Cynthia Mattox Larry Mayhew Donald Mills Don Perkins Harold Perkins Kay Reynolds Linda Roach Gloria Shelton John Shotwell Jesse Tate Jimmy Thompson Brenda Yeatts Mrs. Irma Saunders Jimmy Blanks May Brooks Clara Brumfield Joe Crews Marietta Dalton Wynell Dillard Sara Ann Doss Shirley Goodman Calvin Hendricks Betty Hutcherson Tommy Hutcherson David Jacobs James Keatts Ray Miller Brenda Sue Moon Joyce Oakes Dan Perkins Sara Pruitt Roger Robertson Danny Rowland Kathy Thompson Mike Wilson Janet Wright Linda Andrews Mike Bailess Billy Bennett t at iKHMm Third Grade Philip Bennett Larry Booker Butch Crews Tony Crews Ray Davis Junetta Edwards Wayne Gregory Tom Hutcherson Pauline King Cathy Worsham Linda Layne Karen Lea Jane Moon Sandra Riddle Dora Rowland Kenneth Rowland Paul Watlington Jerry Woodson Mrs. Jane Reynolds Wayne Adams Carroll Blackstock Dean Brumfield James Brumfield Earl Callaham Joseph Clay Darlene Gregory Jimmy Hendricks Cheryl Hutcherson Gayre Kelley Mary Keatts Jimmy Shelton Calvin Worsham Shirley Barbour Nancy Booker Carter Clay Phillip Clay Dianne Cothran Ann Crews Kay Doss Wayne Elliott Judy Farmer Bobbie Hammock Cynthia Jacobs Belinda Johnson Ruby Lee Layne Pamela Mattox Donald Mayhew George Mays Patricia Meadows Gerald Mills Everette Moorefield Becky Moon Gail Moon Joan Roach Danny Singleton Carolyn Tucker Barbara Wilson Brenda Woodson Ann Wood Worsham Patricia Wyatt Mrs. Jane Reynolds Brenda Bailess Scotty Bailess Bell Brooks Mary Brooks Cora Brooks Diane Dawson George Doss Tommy King Garland Lanier Dean Mayhew Don Moon Mrs. Mary Lee Riddle David Bailess Billy Barbour Ronnie Brooks Mary Callahan Nancy Clay Ray Doss Kay Dunaway Brenda Edwards Shelby Elliott John Franks Tommy Hall Mike Hankins Lynn Hutcherson Patricia McDaniel Troy Miller Dwight Moon Betty Oakes Kenneth Powell Linda Pruitt Virginia Reynolds Benny Rowland Joan Rowland Roger Rowland Debra Shelton Bobby Tucker Joe Waller Jackie Wilson Bobby Worsham Susan Wyatt yy y y yy Rising early, rushing late, feeding hun¬ gry students . We appreciate the endless consideration that our cafeteria staff accords us in creating special decor¬ ations and menus for every holiday and in the daily cleanliness of the cafeteria. Mrs. Gladys Adams Mrs. Myrtle Edwards w Mrs. Janie Crowder Mrs. Maude Power YYY Y Mr. Otis Crowder The projector doesn ' t work-Yes the fuse needs replacing. Without the help of our custodian those little chores would become so big. We appreciate his efforts in keeping our buildings clean. 47 MOST STUDIOUS Barbara Hutcherson-Bobby Grubbs MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Carolyn Dews-Kenneth Hutcherson TYPICAL SENIORS Nancy Farmer-Wendell Kelly MOST POPULAR Gerald Edwards-Linda Moon WITTIEST Mack Doss-Coryn Johnson BEST SPORTS Melvin Albeck-Nancy Grubbs Va. :a ezizcz MOST ATHLETIC Charles Edwards-Alma Robertson BEST ALL AROUND John Reynolds-Judy Shelton MOST COURTEOUS Waverley Jones-Dolore s Dawson MOST DEPENDABLE Reuben Mayhew-Virginia Wilson james McArthur doss C P ' GERALD ELMO EDWARDS CORYN AYERS JOHNSON LINDA DALE MOON ALMA CANDLER ROBERTSON ANNIE SUE SHELTON 51 NANCY MARIE FARMER % 53 I i First row: Eunice Jacobs, Sue Shelton, Julia Coleman, Patsy Crews, Linda Moon, Gracie Johnson, Betty Elliott, Nancy Dawson. Second row: Ronnie Shelton, Linda Dawson, Ann Jacobs, Garner Dillard, Alma Robertson, Nancy Grubbs, Susan Coleman, Dana Finch, Gloria Hutcherson. Third row: Judy Shelton, Mack Doss, James Stone, Charles Edwards, Gerald Edwards, John Waller, Connie Johnson. Beta Club Officers: First row: Mrs. Kathryn Hutcher¬ son, sponsor; Gracie Johnson, reporter ; Gloria Hutcher¬ son, secretary; Patsy Crews, second-vice president. Second row: Charles Edwards, president; Alma Robert¬ son, treasurer; Gerald Edwards, vice-president. Let us lead by serving others is the mot¬ to of the National Beta Club, a leadership service organization for students in their Sophomore, Junior and Senior year. The Beta Club was founded to stimulate effort, promote character, to reward merit, stim¬ ulate achievement and to encourage and as sist member s to continue their education after high school graduation. Membership is based upon good mentality and character, achievement, commendable attitude, and the other Beta principle s, leadership, honesty, charity, and service. The Beta Club ' s main project is the pub¬ lishing of a yearbook. The club also holds regular monthly meetings with planned programs and at this time awards a cour- esy award to an outstanding person in the club. Some of the other events are: attend¬ ing the two federation meetings, attending the annual state convention, preparing bul¬ letin boards, serve a Ruritan supper and sponsors a spring dance. We have twenty-four (24) members and we feel that we are very fortunate to have one of our member s, Gerald Edwards , to serve as Virginia State Beta President for this year. We are very proud to wear the Beta Emblem and we try to live up to the ideals for which the Beta Club stands. Discussing the projects of the Beta Club for this year are Alma Robertson, Mack Doss, Gracie Johnson, Gloria Hutcherson and Gerald Edwards. S Y UYYCr UTURE USINESS EADERS MERICA Front row: Barbara Elliott, Diane Hall, Judy Moorefield, Judy Layne , Billy Shelton, Julia Coleman, Betty Elliott, Paulette Watlington, Linda Hart. 2nd row: Eunice Ja¬ cobs, Elaine Hodnett, Wylene Compton, Gracie Johnson, Nancy Grubbs, Faye Hines, Bobby Shelton, Jane Edwards. 3rd row: SusanColeman, Bobby Grubbs, Connie John¬ son, William Lovelace, Peggy Bennett, Linda Lanier, Nancy Farmer. Future Business Leaders of America is the nat¬ ional organization for students in business edu¬ cation. The main project of the Renan Chapter for the year is parliamentary law, which included a study course for three months. A Halloween dance, the purchase of an electric adding ma¬ chine , an assembly program, a business trip, and a business speaker, these are some of the club activities for the year of 1959 through i960. These three members, Nancy Farmer, Faye Hines, and Diane Hall are seen looking at the FBLA Spelling Contest bulletin board. FBLA Officers: Seated Nancy Farmer Treasurer Susan Coleman Secretary Linda Lanier Vice - Pre sident Billy Shelton President Standing: Miss Iva Jean Sours Sponsor Peggy Bennett Song Leader Connie Johnson Historian Front row: B. Elliott, J. Edwards, G. Hutcherson, P. Crews, L. Moon, S. Shelton, S. Coleman, N. Dawson, G. Johnson, J. Layne, N. Bruce, S. Power, B. Dawson, O. Compton, W. Saunders, D. Hall, L. Hart. Second row: F. Keesee, H. Worsham, B. Crews, F. Hines, J. Moorefield, N. Hutcherson, D. Arthur, A. Jacobs, J. Coleman, J. Davis, B. Elliott, V. Davis, L. Roach, B. Jennings. Third row: D . F inch, W. Giles , L . Power, J . Robertson, L . Black stock, P . Bennett, J . Moon, M. Waller, B . Gile s , P. Dalton, W.Compton, E. Davis, P. Watlington, C. Hutcherson. Fourth row: L. Rowland, J. Hutch¬ erson, J. Shelton, C . Johnson, B . Goode, L. Mitchell, N. Layne, L. Lewis, N. Farmer, C . D e w s , L. Dawson, P. Jacobs, E. Jacobs, E. Compton. i yyyyy t The Future Homemakers of America, is a national organization of pupils interested in homemaking taught in junior and senior high schools. The Renan Chapter, consisting of sixty-two members, is under the leadership of Mrs. Elizabeth Harper. This organization seeks to improve home and family living, to foster the setting of a higher personal standard of accomplishment, to promote a program of state and community service, and to develop initiative and lead¬ ership . Our major projects have been the beautifi¬ cation of school property, a Christmas tea for the faculty, a polio project, a banquet and a contest on safety. These FHA girls, Ann Jacobs, Linda Lewis, and Sue Shelton pose for the photographer in front of their bulletin board on Safety in the Home . FHA Officers: Ann Jacobs, Parliamentarian; Susan Coleman, Historian; Linda Moon, Treasurer; Elaine Davis, Vice-President; Sue Shelton, President; Linda Dawson, Secretary; Peggy Bennett, Song Leader; Mrs. Elizabeth Harper, Advisor; Nancy Dawson, Reporter. 1 Front row: V. Crews, T. Davis, H. Keatts, G. E. Milan, R. Shelton, B..Anderson, J. Moon, B. Shelton, D. Booker, T. Saunders, T. Rowland, B. Layne, Mr. C. J. Franks. Second row: B. Shelton, N. Worsham, J. Worsham, A. Hollie, M. Albeck, J. Waller, G. Hutcherson, R. Mayhew, P. Shotwell, G. Edwards, C. Edwards, K. Hutcherson. Third row: A. Nuckols, J. Hubbard, S. Stone, H. Compton, J. Jennings, D. Stone, C. Dillard, D. Adams, W. Crews, W. Eades, B. Johnson, J. Robertson, W. Compton, W. Kelly. Fourth row: R. J. Rowland, B. Davis, W. Jacobs, D. Watlington, L. Short, L. Johnson, G. Mays, R. Clay, R. Moon, J. Moon, J. Shelton, J. D. Moon, K. Clay, W. Clay, A. Moon. Officers: Front row: Gene Hutcherson, Sentinel; Bobby Shelton, President; Kenneth Hutcherson, Vice-President; Ronnie Shelton, Secretary; Mr. C. J. Franks, Advisor. Second row: Billy Shelton, Parlia¬ mentarian; George Mays, Treasurer; John Waller, Re¬ porter ;Abbitt Hollie, Chaplain. The Future Farmers of America, under the direction of Mr. C. J. Franks is an organization for high school boys studying agriculture. Some of its aims and purposes are: To develop com¬ petent, aggressive, rural, and agricultural lea¬ dership; to strengthen the confidence of farm boys and young men in themselves and their work; to encourage members in the development of individual farming programs and establish¬ ment in farming; to participate in worthy under¬ takings for the improvement of agriculture; to develop character; to train for useful citizen¬ ship and foster patriotism; to encourage and practice thrift; to encourage improvement; to provide and encourage the development of organ¬ ized rural and recreational activities. Working in the shop under the supervision of Mr. C. J. Franks, Instructor, is a part of the FFA vocational agricultural training program. Frontrow: Harold Keatts, Sue Shelton, LindaMoon, Elaine Davis, Ve rnelle Da vis , Gloria Hutcherson, Patsy Crews. Second row: Roger Dawson, Melvin Bruce, Peggy Bennett, Alma Robertson, Joyce Robertson, Billy Shelton. Third row: Johnnie Hall, Philip Trent, Charles Edwards, Gerald Edwards, Wayne Eades, Bobby Shelton. Fourth row: John Waller, Billy Johnson, Leroy Short, Ronald Moon, Junior Clay, Gene Hutcherson. MonogramClub Officers: Seated: Peggy Bennett, Re¬ porter; Joyce Robertson, Secretary; Patsy Crews, Pre¬ sident; Mrs. Byron Blair, Sponsor. Standing: Philip Trent, Vice-President; Mr. Harold Johnson, Sponsor; ‘Roger Dawson, Treasurer. The Monogram Club ' s an organization com¬ posed of students who have fulfilled the re¬ quirements for a letter in sports . These stu¬ dents lead the school in developing good sportsmanship and fair play. Some of their activities this year were a pep rally before each home game, a dance in the fall, and a banquet in the spring. These enthusiastic girls sparked school spirit and good sportsmanship at the pep ral¬ lies, one of the Monogram Club ' s projects for the year . Front row: Mr s . Marie Water s, instructor ; Brenda Jennings, Linda Roach, Nancy Bruce, Linda Moon, Wylene Compton, Peggy Bennett, Faye Keesee, Betty Daw¬ son, Hortense Updike, Naomi Rowland. 2nd row: Nancy Grubbs, Virginia Wil¬ son, Nancy Farmer, Judy Shelton, Linda Lanier, Ellen Riggleman, Mary Wilson, Jean Hutcherson, Patricia Dalton, Marie Waller, Dana Finch. 3rd row: Mr. L. Hampton Benton, director; Linda Lewis, Mack Doss, Melvin Bruce, Bobby Grubbs , Karl Clay, Abbitt Hollie, Billy Johnson, Bruce Arthur, Billy Shelton, Judy Moon. The Glee Club has been very successful this year. Directed by L. Hampton Benton, we have provided musical entertainment for the Rurita n Club and P.T.A, meetings, assemb¬ lies, and graduation. We sung for a woman¬ less wedding for the Chatham Lions ' Club and a meeting of the Hargrave Women ' s Club held in the Green Lantern Tea Room. We also participated in the Pittsylvania County Annual Christmas Fe stival held in the Chat¬ ham High School auditorium on Sunday even¬ ing, December 13. We recorded a program of Christmas music to be played over Radio Station WMNA. Instructed by Mrs. Marie Waters, we have studied music history, ap¬ preciation, and theory. We have listened to different kings of recorded music. Through our Glee Club, we have learned to sing and to accept a wide variety of music. Our Glee Club has been an inspiration to us; and to it we sing our Note of Thanks . Judy and Billy Shelton both agree that the quar¬ ter note gets one count as Mrs, Marie Waters, in¬ structor, explains. Glee Club Officers: Seated: Linda Lanier, Reporter; Linda Moon, President; Nancy Far¬ mer, Secretary; Peggy Bennett, Librarian. Standing: Melvin Bruce, Treasurer; Karl Clay, Sargeant-in-Arm ' s,Mack Doss, Vice-President. i y -• Front row: Nancy Bruce, FreshmanClass Repre sentative ; Miss Sue Wyatt, Sponsor; Linda Hart, Soph- more Class Representative. Second row: Kenneth Hutcherson, Senior Class Representative; Shirley Power, Eighth Grade Representative; Mack Doss, President; Elaine Davis, Junior Class Represent¬ ative; Philip Trent, Secretary-Treasurer. The Library Club was organized this year under the direction of Miss Sue Wyatt, Librarian, The club promote s aims such as sponsoring a greater intere st among students in libraries and library science; to stimulate reading interests; to im¬ prove the library program in the school; to encourage interest in library work as a career. This bullentin board was used to encourage inter¬ est in reading and the usage of the card cata¬ logue . 61 From left to right: Barbara Elliott, Nancy Eanes, Judy Moorefield, Nancy Hutcherson, Brenda Good, Paulette Watlington, Wendy Giles, Wylene Compton, Shirley Power, Manager; Sue Shel¬ ton, Mrs. Byron Blair, Coach; Alma Robertson, Coryn Johnson, Manager; Helen Worsham, Gloria Hutcherson, Lavonne Power, Joyce Robertson, Carolyn Hutcherson, Julia Coleman. Eunice Jacobs, Jane Edwards. Girls ' Varsity Basketball is a sport which offers a healthful and stimulating activity for high school girls through the develop¬ ment of coordination, ac¬ curacy, timing, and team work. This year the team has worked hard to main¬ tain these traits and to show good playing ability and good sportsmanship. Working under the capa¬ ble leadership of Mrs. Mary Lou Blair, coach, are the team captains, Sue Shelton and Alma Robert¬ son, managers Coryn Johnson and Shirley Pow¬ er . Captain Sue Shelton 62 Captain Alma Robertson Kneeling: Roger Dawson, R. J. Rowland, Bobby Shelton, Gerald Edwards, Johnnie Hall, J. D. Moon, David Booker, Standing: Billy Shelton, manager; John Waller, R andy Treadway.Ger- ald Jacobs, Leroy Short, Ronald Moon, Billy Anderson, manager; Mr. Harold Johnson, Coach. Boys Basketball is a sport which promotes good sportsmanship and main¬ tains healthy bodies and a sense of fair play. The team, this year under the leadership of Coach Har¬ old Johnson and Co-Cap- tains Gerald Edwards and Johnnie Hall, has demon¬ strated the qualities of a good team through their good sportsmanship and teamwork. Their mana¬ gers have beenBilly Shel¬ ton and Billv Anderson. C o-C aptain Johnnie Hall 63 Co-Captain Gerald Edwards Front row: Gerald Edwards, Johnnie Hall, Julian Shelton, Wayne Compton, Roger Dawson, Harold Keatts. Second row: Gene Hutcherson, Bobby Shelton, John Waller, Junior Clay, Mr. Harold John¬ son, Coach. Another man out as Roger Dawson runs to make the play at first base. 64 The Renan 9 opened the ' 59 sea¬ son with a 1 to 0 loss to Spring Garden and managed to cope two victories and one tie in eight District Q games. They supplied the fans with an ex¬ citing brand of baseball as they played many close games. Renan 0 Renan 10 Renan 1 Renan 1 Renan 0 Renan 4 Renan 7 Renan 4 Spring Garden 1 Callands 0 Climax 9 Chatham 2 Spring Garden 4 Climax 3 Chatham 7 Callands 7 The cheerleaders for this season are: Linda Hart, Vernelle Davis, Linda Moon, Faye Hines, Patsy Crews, Betty Elliott, Nancy Bruce, and Elaine Davis. Captain Co-Captain Patsy Crews Linda Moon How do you like Gretna? Beat! Beat! ! Beat! ! ! say the cheerleaders as they lead the group with a yell. The cheerleaders are an organized group of girls selected by the student body on the ba¬ sis of personality, popularity, and cheering ability. Through their hard work, enthusiam , and smiles, the Ramblers have been led to many victories . The cheerleaders work with the student body to encourage interest and confidence among fans and team members. 65 yacces Front row: Roger Dawson, Harold Keatts, R. J. Rowland, Jimmy Wilson, Randy Treadwa y, J. D.Moon, JohnWaller, Johnnie Hall. Second row: Stephen Dunn, Donald Stone, David Book¬ er, Billy Anderson, John Nuckols, Gerald Jacobs, Mr. Harold Johnson, Coach. The Soccer team is seen in one of their practice sessions before one of their outings with William Campbell J.V. ' s. The Renan Booters, playing their first inter scholastic schedule, were able to manage only one tie with William Camp¬ bell ' s J .V . ' s in four outings against more experienced squads . 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