Rich Valley High School - Lasso Yearbook (Saltville, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1950 volume:

$ f ■ V ■ Ch f ji,; ’ ' ' ju. ' ' ' . ;■ . ■ V ' ■ ' ' ' t V ■ « ■ •=. :i r. 4 4 i: 1 % A PROPERTY OF r ► I • ♦ • i 4 T % .4 . 4 . t 4 All the world ' s a stage and all the men and women merely players. Shakespeare The world ' s a theatre,the earth a stage ' Ah.lch God and nature do with actors fill. Heywood TIIK LA.Sl O I’ I HI.ISK FO in THE iE.MOK C EA.SI or ■IIC ' H VAIXEY IIIUII .SrilOOl Cn TH . l H 11 I., IRGIX IA Behind the curtain ' s mystic fold the flowing future lies unrolled. Bret Harte. We, the class of fifty, have spent four years amid these halls in search of knowledge, a way of life, and a better adjustment. We deem it a privilege and an oppor¬ tunity not grasped by every student who enters the folds of this institution. As we move on to the last scene of our performance, we realize that graduation day is close at hand. We stop to reminisce over the days spent here. Quickly it comes to us that this act of life is only a portion of the drama that is yet to be unrolled. It is our part to play the events as best we can, for a lot depends upon our own will. All scenes are played in the performances of life and wo must decide whether it will be a comedy or a tragedy. As we are told Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more. ' Hoping that this presentation will bring back fond memories of happy days spent at dear ole’ Rich Valley, we present the LASSO of 1950. The Staff of ’50. ALMA MATER 3 Kedica l ' n- ' x i ' dxi Kct X- tlctssc l.dmtit’S Cu tt xrn [ 5 ] ■fr ■W I e. 1 M « I i I 1 I • 4 t � H • 1 DEDICATION This volume of The Lasso is dedicated to one who has helped us along the acts and scenes of our high school days. He has made a very definite impression upon our lives by his wise teachings, his examples, and his un¬ derstanding of us as students. Therefore, with pride and pleasure, we dedicate this the 1950 issue of THE LASSO to Mr. F. M. Aversole 7 Miss Virginia Buchanan Librarian Spanish Miss Helen Callihan History-Government Economics Miss Glenna DeBord Home Economics Mrs. M. S. Dunham Typing Mr M. S. Dunham Coach Physical Education m [ 8 ] ( C6-nd:. ) Mr. F. M., Eversole Mathematics-Latin Mr. J. T. Gardner Vocational Agriculture Mr. J. S. Gates Science-Chemistry Mr. T. A. Layne History-Mathematics Mrs. M. M. Lewis Guidance-English Mrs. E. E. Vicars English [ 9 ] SENIOR CLASS ■ OFFICERS President- Vice-President Secretary- Treasurer- Reporter- Advisor- -Betty Whitley -A. B. Taylor -Phyllis DeBord •Malcolm McAllister -Melba Bowling •--Mrs. M. M. Lewis I 10 ] 1 i ) « I i! f SENIOR CLASS ROY BARRETT ”Roy ' ’ Trans. from Tan- nersville Jr. Hi. P.P.A., 3.k,5. DOROTHY BICE Dot P.H.A., 2,3,4- MELBA BOWLING ”Jo Beta Club, 2,3,h-i F.H.A., [j.; Round- Up Typist, If; High School Reporter, 4 .. JEAN BURGESS . ’’Jean Class Reporter, 1; Beta Club, 2,3fh-f Basketball, 4 .. EUGENE BLEVINS Trans, from Tan- nersville Jr. Hi. F.P.A., 3 Secretary, 4 .. LOUISE BUCHANAN Slugger F.H.A., 1,2. AGNES CALL Beta Club, 3,4; F.H.A., 2.3;Lasso- Bus.Mgr., 4 .; Round- Up-Cir. Mgr., li-J Annual Queen, ij. CHARLES CRABTREE ’’Crabapple Round-Up, 3;Las30- Co-Bus. Mgr., l .; Library Club, Ij-J Class Reporter, 2. SENIOR CLASS CARRIE CALL Carrie F.H.A.. 2,3,1).: , Beta Club, 2,3 4 j L ibrary Club, 2,3, 4 Reporter, 4 EUNICE CATRON ' Red” P.H.A., 2,3; Basketball, 4« LOIS CARTER Lois” Music Club, 1; P.H.A.,. 1,2,3, Basketball, 4. GUNNAR FRENCH Gunnar” Trans. Prom Tan- nersville Jr. Hi P.F.A., 3 4 � Reporter, 4- SENIORS P.H.A., 2,3,4; 4-h Club Reporter, ij. MARY VIRGINIA COE Beta Club, 2,3,4; Lasso-Club Editor, 4; P.H.A., 2,3,4; 4-H Club Pres., 4 KATHLEEN FRENCH ”Kat Trans, from Tan- nersville Jr. Hi. P.H.A., 3. PHYLLIS DEBORD Beta Club, 2,3,4 Treas., 4? Round- Up-Asst.Clr. Mgr., 3; Lasso-Club Edi¬ tor, 4; Music Club, 1; Class Treas.,2. KATHLEEN DOANE Kat P.H.A., 2,4 JANE GILLESPIE EUGENE GILLESPIE Gene” P.P.A., i,2,3A; 1 -H Club, 1; Fire Fighting Squad, 3,5. JANIE GRIFFITTS Janie Trans, from Tan- nersvllle Jr. Hi. Class Vice-Pres., 3i F.H.A,, 3,5, Treas., ij.. Janie 4-H Club, Reporter, 2; Li¬ brary Club, ij.: Cheerleader, l ; F.H.A., ij.; Miss Rich Valley, 3; Annual Queen, 1. JA ffiS HARRIS Harris Round-Up, 3 ALBERT GILLESPIE Ruben Football, Basketball, 3,5,5; Library Club, 1,2, 3,l4.,5, Vice-Pres., 5;A11-Smyth County Football Team, 5. PATSY FRYE Pat F.H.A., 1,2,3,5j Rec. Chairman, ij.. VERNON HENEGAR Buddy” Basketball, ij-,5; Football Mgr., 3; Round-Up Typist,5; Lasso-Athletic Edi¬ tor, it. ROSCOE KESTNER R. D. Football, 4; Round-Up Typist,it. SENIORS HELENE HEATH Helen Music Club, 1; F.H.A., it. ALMA KEGLEY Trans, from Ceres Hi. F.H.A., 2,3,i-t. 1 16 1 EUGENE HESS Horsie F.P.A., 1,2,3,i|-. Reporter, 3i Foot¬ ball Mgr., it. CLARENCE KINDER Deedy Trans. from Tan- nersvill© Jr. Hi, F.F.A., 3tk SENIORS JEAN JONES ’’Jean” Music Club,- 1; P.H.A., 2. BETTY MARTIN Betty” Trans, from Tan- nersville Jr. Hi, P.H.A., 3,if. Pro¬ gram Chairman, if; Round-Up, 3. DALLAS MCALLISTER ’’Parks P.P.A., i, 2,3A; Pootball, if; Eire Pighting Squad, 3,if. DOUGLAS MALOYED ’’Monk” P.P.A., l,2,3� if Sec., 3; Basket¬ ball if. AGNES MALOYED ”Agge” Library Club, 3,if. Reporter, if; F.H.A., 2,3,if. HELEN MCALLISTER Chris” Lasso, if; P.H.A,. 2; Beta Club, 3 4; Round-Up-Asst, Sports Editor, if. [ 17 ] SENIORS MALCOLM MCALLISTER P.P.A., Judging Team. 4-, ¥lc 0 -Pr©s., Bas¬ ketball Mgr., ij.; Football. 4 .; Class Treas., 4 EUllCE OLINGEH ”?©© Wee” Beta Club, 2,3,4i F.H.A., 2,3,4; Li¬ brary Club, 2,3,4, Pres,, 4; Basket¬ ball, 2,3 4l Round- Up-Asst, Bus.Mgr , 4l Lasso-Adv.Mgr., 4; Cheerleader,3, 4 . DONALD MCCREADY Mortimer” P.P.A., 2,3,4,5; Fire Fighting Squad. PEARL ROLAND Polly P.H.A., 2. CLARA NECESSARY ‘ Trans, from Tan- nersvill© Jr. Hi. P.H.A., 3 , 4 , Vice- Pr0s.,4; Lasso-Co- Editor, 4; Round- Up, 3. PEGGY STEPHENSON Glass Vice-Pres .,1, 2,3; Library Club, 2; P.H.A., 2 , 3,4 Sec., 3, Pres., 4; Beta Club, 2,3,4, Pres., 4; Chaplain S.W.S. Fed., 4; Round-Up-Bus.Mgr., 3; Scholarship, 1, 2,3. [ 18 ] h. i’’- A. B. TAYLOR GLENNFORD SURBER ’’Lard” Football, V BETTIE TATE TAYLOR Basketball, Co-Captaln.ij.; Beta Club, 2.3,i, Vlce- Pres., l ; Library Club Sec,, ij.;Lasso Editor, [j.; Round- Up-Make-Up Editor, 3, Bus. Mgr,, I 4 .; P.H,A. Sec., 4 , ”Beecie” All Smyth Countv Football Team, ]].• Football. 1,2,3,4, Captain,4; Basket¬ ball, 3� hi Round- Up-Co-Edltor, 3, Typist, I 4 .; Class Vlce-Pres,, 2,1|., Treas., 1. MARIE TAYLOR Trans. from Tan- nersvllle Jr. Hi. P.H.A., 3� h [ 19 ] JAMES TAYLOR Trans, from Tan- nersvllle Jr. Hi, P.P.A., 3,1|. EUNICE TURLEY Trans, from Tan- nersvllle Jr. Hi. Beta Club, I 4 ., BETTY IVHITLEY CHARLES VERMILLION Basketball, Ij.; P.F.A., 2,3,4,5; Round-Up-Sports Editor, 5� Lasso-Adv.Mgr., 4; Round-Up,3,4: Bas¬ ketball, 2, 3, 4, Co- Captain,4; P.H.A,, 4; Beta Club, 3, ; Library Club, 3,4; Class Pres., Reporter, 4; Class Historian, ALVEN WARD Windy Football, 2,3,4 5, Captain, 4;Basket¬ ball, 3,4,5, Cap¬ tain, 4; Round-Up, 4,5, Editor, 5; Lasso Editor, 4 ; Outstanding Senior, 4;All Smyth County Football Team, 4,5« SENIORS Class Colors: Blue and White Class Flower: Pansy Class Motto: Not for ourselves, but for others Class Song: Follow The Gleam JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President-Jean Moore Vice-President-Junior Bise Secretary-Richard Buchanan Treasurer-Richard Buchanan Reporter-Betty Bollinger Advisor-Mr. P. M. Ever sole Clifton Anderson Neal Anderson Otis Bise, Jr. Richard Buchanan Jane Asbury Jean Moore Glenna Calhoun A Betty Sue Carter Jane Comer Peggy P’ry© Margaret Hogston ... . Sally Kinder Lois Hypes Clarence Jones Mary Zan© Maloyed Marvin Mash Melvin Mash J u Mildred McAllister Dorothy McAllister -j r u o- ' ' ■ ' Nancy Moore George Puckett Byrdie Robbins Blanche Roberts ' ‘ ■ i i : . J• B. Snow Dorothy Stanberry j Tt Curtis Taylor William Taylor Randolph Tolbert Louie Ward ( 24 ) John Brlckey, not pictured Robert Pratt ' Nellie-Short Nancy Taylo Oscar Vifyati SOPHOMORE CLASS Betty Atwell CRplstine Blevins Betty Brickey Dorothy Buchanan Raymond Buchanan Opal Burgess William Burgess Sexton Burkett Daisy Gall Daisy Garter Janavee Garter Robert Garter David Gatron Hughes Grewey Edna Davidson George DeBusk Mildred Dinsmore Alice Evans George Parris Eleanor Ford Riley Frye Virginia Pry© Zelda Gates Gharles Gilbert Elizabeth Gillespie Priel Gillespie Lois Gillespie Don Harris Hattl© Harris Ruby Harris Ruth Harris James Henderson Cordia Jones Donald Jones Helen Kestner Eugene Lamia Joy Maloyed Iren© Laiaie William McCready Randall Oakes Beulah Olinger Stuart Olinger [ 26 ] June Osborn© Paul Pratt Howard Puckett Bobby Roberts Edward Roberts Janet Roberts Rudy Roberts Thomas Rotenberry Harry Routh James Short Elizabeth Smith Fe rrj Stephenson Peggy Tolbert Eva Ra© Turley On©da Turley Thomas Waddl© Beulah Ward Stanley Webb Guj?tis Wyatt Thelma Wyatt SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORES [28 J FRESHMAN CLASS Patsy Else Shirley Bise Thomas Bise Wayne Bise Marie Breedlove Berkley Buchanan Eugene Buchanan Gipsie Buchanan Naomia Buchanan Maxine Burkett Randal Burgess Charles Call Ella Gray Call Esteline Call J. B. Call Mattie Call Eugene Cannon Donald Carter Earl Carter Alvernla Chapman Mary Va. Chapman Eugene Coe Anna Belle Comer Charles Cook Raymond Crabtree Roy Crabtree Betty Doane Mattie Doane Loretta Evans Mary Evans Bobby Frye Lois Frye Loretta Frye Sally Frye Richard French Robert Gates Bradley Gillespie Jerelene Gillespie Phyllis Gillespie Erma Greer Joe Harris Laura Belle Harris Robert Harris Mary Ann Hays Thomas Heath Carlos Hess Eugene Hess Marvin Hess Arlle Holmes Billy Hoover 1 Villiam Jones Ruth Keene Ann Kegley Charles Keesee Wade Kirby Doris Lamle Joe Ray Lamle Bessie Levitt Elvie Levitt Howard Maloyed Ruby Mash Harold McGhee [ 29 ] Howard McGhee Roger McGhee Billy McVey Locke McVey Sammy 0linger Leo Parks Charlotte Petty Roy Petty Jackie Poston Loralne Ratcliff Marvin Robbins Joe Roberts Olaf Rolen Dean Routh Marlon Pratt Magnolia Short Betty Smith Peggy Stanberry Robert Stephenson Delphine Surber Patsy Surber Sue Surber Thomas Surber Eunice Tuggle Ruby Turley Arlene Webb Carson Less Webb Jean Whltely Jeanette Worley Houston Wyatt Loretta Young n - I I !• I FRESHMEN FRESHMEN s. SEVENTH GRADE Preston Anderson Gilmer Anderson Archie Buchanan,Jr Robert Burgess Berkley Burkett Marshall Call James Carter Donald Carter Jackie F’ullen Donald Gillespie Edward Harris Thomas Hess James Jones Ronald Maloyed Jerry Moore Jimmy Neal Tommie Olinger Landon Roberts Billy Spence Jonnie Strouth Edgar Waddell Roy Harris Sadie Brlckey Margaret Brickey Miss Mary Pratt Mary Buchanan Marcha Call Elizabeth Clear Mae Crabtree Ella Ruth Doane Charlotte Gillespie Lois Smith Darline Strouth Ruth Tuggle Ruby Tuggle Maxine Turley Geraldine Wyatt Bessie Hayden [34] SIXTH GRADE Jim Buchanan Clifford Call Vint Chapman C R. Coulthard G S, Davidson Clyde Doane Bobby Evans Bill Harris William Havens Samuel Kestner Billy Levitt Lowell McAllister Berkley Oakes Wiley Pruitt Wllles Sanders Tommy Tuggle Eugene Webb Edward Worley Beverley Anderson Jeanine Anderson Doris Blse Judy Brickey Susie Pearl Burkett Prances Catron Kathleen Clark Mary Grey Cook Katherine Crabtree Nancy Doane Mrs. Vernon Neel I 35 ] Susie Gillespie Jean Greer Bertha Hayden Lou Jones Stella McAllister Virginia Osborne Virginia Richardson Martha Smith Sandra Stephenson Lena Mae Totten Janice Webb Billie Kay Webb Shirley Wyatt Ruby Thomas FIFTH GRADE Sherman Armstrong Larry Buchanan Patrick Buchanan Preston Buchanan T. W. Burke 11 Benny Burkett William Carter Donald Garter Roscoe Carter Clifton Garter Curtis Gillespie Sam R, Gillespie Sam L« Gillespie James Havens Charles Havens Paul Lamle Silas Lamle Wayne Maloyed Pranle Maloyed William Osborne Donald Patrick Jackie Patrick Ralph Stephenson Eunice Anderson Mary J. Armstrong Betty Carter Miss Nannie DeBord Hilda Doane Mary Jane Evana Rosie Harris Roberta Harris Edith Hess Mabel Laxaia Lester Stella McAllister Lee Etta Moore Ijoretta Moore Janet Pratt Jane Smith Polly Sue Tuggle Gertruda Tuggle I 30 I ) I FOURTH GRADE Henry Anderson Isaac Anderson Richard Anderson Eugene Armstrong Danlal Armstrong Bol by Brlckey Curtis Davidson Thomas Davidson Robert Parmer John Harris Onlce Jones Lowell Maloyed John Morgan J. W, Kestner Paul Smith Lee Somervell Wylie Turley Jimmy Worley Donna Armstrong Peggy Blse Elsie Burgess Freda Burgess Stephenson Miss Kate Caroll Call Mary Chapman Jane Clark Louise Doane Shirley Doane Louise Ellison Ernestine Greer Anne Morgan Shirley Oakes Annie Totten Patsy Worley [37 ] THIRD GRADE James Doane Thomas Evans Bobby Kestner David Maloyed Jackie McGhee Donald Moore Dewey Parks Alexander Somervell Roger Somervell ATilllam Tuggle Bertha Anderson Nancy Anderson Patricia Brlckey Eiinlce Call Reba Clark Mennie Ellison Betty Gillespie Gladys Gillespie Bertha Harris Shirley Jones Miss Bertie Clear Martha Lamle Barbara McAllister Joyce Moore Betty Seymour Marie ' Tuggle Norma Joan Webb Golle Wyatt Patsy Carter Nancy Hayden (Not Pictured) 38 SECOND GRADE James Breedlove Carson Burgess Franklin Chapman Joseph Crabtree Robert Doane Carl David Evans Dickson Greer Dwayne Greer Ernest Havens R. C . Huffman Lunda Huffman Charles Louthan Zane Maloyed James Seymoxir James Sheppard Edward Sheppard Billy Wayne Smith William Totten Abney Turley Larry Webb Robert Worley Shirley Anderson Carrie Mae Armstrong Martha Buchanan Elizabeth Davidson Mattie Belle Gillespie Phyllis Gillespie Louise Helen Keene Shelby Oakes Gypsy Osborne Anna Sue Parks Margaret Smith Betty Dell Webb Miss Susie R. Barns [39 1 FIRST GRADE Garland Anderson Oliver Anderson David Armstrong Sturley Call Raymond Carter Ernest Clark, Jr. Ralph Stone Clear Roy Davidson i Jimmy Doane I Douglas Evans 1 Thomas Gillespie 1 Charles Harris, Jr. I Charles Kestner I I Charles Moore Clarence Moore Johnny Dean Moore Douglas Patrick Fred Somervell Marion Stanberry Edward Tuggle Clifton Wyatt Brenda Anderson Joyce Breedlove Peggy Jane Brickey Darlene Buchanan Paddy Buchanan Miss Gladys Clear Darlene Burkett Faye Carter Norma Frye Eula Gillespie Katherene Havens Francis Jones Mary Elizabeth Lewis Mary Aretta McGhee Betty Jo Orr Mary Alice Smith Mary Jane Stevenson Mary Elizabeth Tuggle Billie Webb [40 1 Jane Gillespie Eunice Ollnger Blanche Roberts Nell Jane Comer (:hp:ek leaders I f t i I i FOOTBALI First Row: Assistant Coach Gates, Otis Bise,Jr., Alven Ward, Howard Puckett, Ruben Gillespie, Melvin Mash, Glen Surber, Richard Bu¬ chanan, Coach Dunham. Second Row: Raymond Buchanan, Malcolm McAllister, A.B. Taylor, Mar¬ vin Mash. BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM Front Rov : David Catron,Richard Buchanan, Raymond Buchanan, A. B. Taylor, Alven V ard, Ruben Gillespie, Buddy Kenegar, Marvin Mash, Melvin Mash, and Buddy Henderson. Back Rov : Otis Bise, Jr., Score-keeper, Malcolm McAllister, Manager, and Coach Dunham. We They Rich Valley vs. Sugar Grove.. ...63 33 Rich Valley vs. Pocahontas... ...30 50 Rich Valley vs. Marion. ...3 51 Rich Valley vs. Pocahontas... ...35 k 3 Rich Valley vs. Sugar Grove.. ...55 25 Rich Valley vs. Damascus. ...30 35 Rich Valley vs, Marion. ... 5 l 36 Rich Valley vs. Liberty Kail. .. .k6 20 Rich Valley vs. Chilhowie.... ...kl 30 Rich Valley vs. Bethel. ...k 3 31 Rich ' Valley vs. V illian King. ...p Rich Valley vs. Saltville.... .. .61 53 Rich Valley vs, Chilhov ie . . . . ... 5 k 31 Rich Valley vs. William King. .. .36 33 Rich Valley vs. Saltville.... [ 44 1 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM Front Row: Betty Atwell, Thelma Wyatt,Blanche Roberts, Jean Burgess, Eunice Olinger, Bettle Tate Taylor, Betty mit- ley, Shirley Olinger, Jean Moore, Ruby Harris, and Opal Burgess. Back Row: Coach Dunham, Zelda Gates, Lois Carter, Janavee Carter, Elizabeth Smith,Lois Gillespie,and Eunice Catron, We They Rich Valley vs. Sugar Grove.....19 1 2 Rich Valley vs. Marion.19 35 Rich Valley vs. Sugar Grove. 20 31 Rich Valley vs. Damascus. 58 Ij.1 Rich Valley vs. Marion.53 50 Rich Valley vs. Liberty Hall.... 2 ? 3[(. Rich Valley vs. Chilhowie.60 77 Rich Valley vs. Bethel.65 5 o Rich Valley vs. William King_60 72 Rich Valley vs. Saltvllle.36 ko Rich Valley vs. Chilhowie.k 5 oO Rich Valley vs. William King ....65 80 Rich Valley vs. Saltville [45 j Editor-Alven Ward Co-Editor- Jean Moore Sports Editor-Charles Vermillion Co-Sports Editor-—Helen McAllister Social Editor-Betty Whitley Co-Social Editor-Mildred McAllister Art Editor- Calvin Hays Business Manager-----Settle Tate Taylor Co-Business Manager-Eunice Olinger Circulation Manager---Agnes Call Co-Circulation Manager-Glenna Calhoun Typing Consultant-Mrs. M. S. Dunham ' Pypists---”-A• B. Taylor Buddy Henegar Melba Bowling, Roscoe Kestner Faculty Advisors-Mrs. M. M. Lewis Miss Virginia Buchanan V « . t- ' k j ‘ m v} f ♦I «H. BETA CLUB OP FICERS President--Peggy Stephenson Vice-President--Bettie Tate Taylor Secretary-Glenna Calhoun Treasurer-Phyllis DeBord Reporter---Blanche Roberts Sponsors-Miss Helen Callihan Mrs. Mark Dunham Jane Asbury Betty Atwell Melba Bowling Jean Burgess Opal Burgess Sexton Burkett Carrie Call Agnes Call Glenna Calhoun Mary Va, Coe Edith Davidson Phyllis DeBord Betty Dolllnger George Farris Elizabeth Gilbert Ruby Harris Margaret Hogston Sally Kinder Dorothy McAllister Helen McAllister Mildred McAllister Jean Moore Nancy Moore Eunice Olinger George Puckett Blanche Roberts Ned Roberts Elizabeth Smith Peggy Stephenson Bettie Tate Taylor Nancy Taylor Eunice Turley Betty Whitley Thelma Wyatt 1 48 1 c.( President-Richard French Vice-President-Phyllis G-illesple Secretary-Gipsie Buchanan Treasurer-Arlene V ebb Reporter-Maxine Burkett Sponsor-Mrs. E. Vicars Shirley Bise Thomas Bise Wayne Bise Berkley Buchanan Gipsie Buchanan Naomia Buchanan Maxine Burkett Ella Gray Call Anna Bell Comer Raymond Crabtree Roy Crabtree READING CLUB Richard French Loretta Frye Sally Frye Robert Gates Phyllis Gillespie Jerline Gillespie Mary Ann Hays Ann Kegley Howard McGhee Roger McGhee Jackie Poston Marion Pratt Magnolia Short Peggy Stanberry Delphine Surber Patsy Surber Eunice Tuggle Ruby Turley Arlene Webb Carson V ebb Jeanette ' Worley Loretta Young Ad n Sc e -ne m FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Jane Asbupy Betty Atwell Melba Bowling Betty Brickey Dorothy Buchanan Opal Burgess Glenna Calhoun Carrie Call Betty S, Carter Daisy Carter Janavee Carter Lois Carter Mary Va. Chapman Delcle Clear Mary E Coe Mary Va. Coe Nell Jane Comer Edith Davidson Juanita D1liman Betty Doane Kathleen Doane Loretta Evans Eleanor Ford Patsy Frye Peggy Frye Virginia Frye Zelda Gates Elizabeth Gilbert Jane Gillespie Janie Griffitts Hattie Mae Harris Helen Heath Margaret Hogston Lois Hypes Cordia Jones Alma Kegley Bessie Levitt Agnes Maloyed Joy Maloyed Mary Zane Maloyed Miss Glenna DeBord Sponsor [ 50 J Betty Martin Jean Moore Nancy Moore Clara Necessary Beulah Ollnger Eunice Olinger June Osborne Blanche Roberts Nellie Short Elizabeth Smith Peggy Stephenson Bettie Tate Taylor Marie Taylor Nancy Taylor Peggy Tolbert Eva Rae Turley Oneda Turley Beulah V ard Betty Whitley Thelma Wyatt FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Clifton Anderson Neal Anderson Eugene Blevins Otis Bise, Jr. Eugene Buchanan Raymond Buchanan Sexton Burkett J. B. Call Robert Call John Carter Robert Carter David Catron James Coe Charles Cook Hughes Crewey George DeBusk Gunnar French Riley Frye Bradley Gillespie Ruben Gillespie Harold Grogg Don Harris Calvin Hays William Heath Carlos Hess Eugene Hess Marvin Hess Arlie Holmes C. R. J one s Donald Jones Charles Keesee Billy Kegley Clarence Kinder Eugene Lamie Joe Ray Lamie Douglas Maloyed Marvin Mash Melvin Mash Malcolm McAllister Dallas McAllister Don McCready Billy McVey John Neal Prentiss Necessary ( 51 ) Randall Oakes Leo Parks Paul Pratt Robert Pratt Edward Roberts Rudy Roberts J. B. Snow Perry Stephenson Robert Stephenson Glenn Surber Curtis Taylor James Taylor William Taylor Randolph Tolbert Thomas Waddle Alven Ward Stanley Webb Curtis V yatt Eugene V yatt Oscar Wyatt Mr. J. T. Gardner LIBRARY CLUB President-Eunice Olinger Vice-President-Ruben Gillespie Secretary-Bettie Tate Taylor Treasurer-Blanche Roberts Reporters-Carrie Call Agnes Ealoyed Clifton Anderson Betty Atwell Otis Bise, Jr, Richard Buchanan Maxine Burkett Carrie Call Glenna Calhoun Nell Jane Comer Charles Crabtree Edna Davidson George DeBusk Zelda Gates Janie Gillespie Ruben Gillespie Calvin Hays Agnes Maloyed Jean Moore Mildred McAllister Eunice Olinger Joe Roberts Ned Roberts Blanche Roberts Bettie Tate Taylor Tolbert Carson Webb Betty V hitley Miss Virginia Buchanan 4-H CLUB President-I.Iary Va. Coe Vice-President-Alma Kegley Sec.-Tres.-Vary Evelyn Coe Reporter-Juanita Dillman Song Leader-Elizabeth Clear Beverley Anderson Doris Else Dorothy Bice Judy Brickey Sadie Brickey Jim Buchanan Bobby Burgess Opal Burgess Clifford Call Frances Catron Kathleen Clark Delcie Clear Elizabeth Clear Mary Evelyn Coe Mary Virginia Coe G. S. Davidson Nancy Doane Juanita Dillman Patsy Frye Janie Gillespie Susie Gillespie Doris Jean Greer Anne Kegley Alma Kegley [ 53 1 Billy Kegley Howard Maloyed Lowell McAllister Roger McGhee Pearl Roland Elizabeth Smith Martha Smith Lina Mae Totten Jean Viliitely Thelm.a Wyatt Miss Gladys Clear CLASS HISTORY On September 6, 19 4 - 6 , ninety-two freshmen, after completing the good ship Grammar School, gathered at the school house to sail on the ship High School. The highlights of this year were winning first in Stunt Night, having two of the freshmen girls represent the school in the county beauty contest, and choosing Janie Gillespie as annual queen. Our sponsors were Miss Virginia Buchanan and Mr, Harlan Pafford, In 19 7� forty-five of the ninety-two found themselves as sopho¬ mores with Miss Helen Callihan as sponsor. The others of the group dropped by the wayside in their freshman year. This year many of us joined clubs and became members of the athletic teams. After the vacation of this year we came back to school as juniors. This year eleven new students joined our class from Tannersville and this made an enrollment of forty-seven, Mr, P. M. Eversole was sponsor of our class. The outstanding event of this year was the Junior-Senior Banquet. We also bought our class pins, bracelets, and necklaces. Think I September 1, 19l4-9 were dignified seniors. We were very glad to find Mrs. M. M. Lewis as our sponsor. Alven Ward, Ruben Gillespie, and Donald McCready volunteered to join us. Charles Ver¬ million, a post graduate, also wished to come back to seek further work. Three of our boys were chosen for the All-County football team. The girls of this class have won the softball tournament for the past three years and hope to win this year. Out of our present fifty- one members five started together in the first grade. O ' Ur members have been outstanding in sports, club organizations, and in publishing the school paper. We are looking forward to receiv¬ ing our rings and to participating in the commencement activities. The senior play is to be our initial opening of commencement activities. Our four years in high school have been happy ones. We have en¬ joyed the close friendships which we have made and the experiences which have caused us to appreciate life. It is with regret that we approach the end of our high school career. jk Betty Whitley I 54 I PROPHECY (%t. .cuM SJu One cold afternoon in January as I was reclining by the hearth- I side gazing into the leaping flames, a weird scene began to take place before my startled eyes. Large silvery rain drops began to fall. As one large drop floated down it seemed as if I could see outlines of a familiar object in the sparkling rain drop. Entranced, I took a halt- j ing step forward. Oh, now it’s clear I that’s dear ole R. V. High. As ' the door opens I take a hurried glance Inside. Are my eyes deceiving ' me? Nay, Eugene Hess is really the principal. He tells me lie also ; teaches English and that Buddy Henegar’s the professor of psychology. | Hearing a soft whistling I glance up and here comes Alven Ward with ; his books under his arm. Glancing into a classroom I see Betty Whitley | teaching Latin class. [ Another tiny drop is opening and there is a radio station. The announcer for station I. 0. U. is Malcolm McAllister and the pretty little lady rehearshing is Eunice Ollnger. As this drop glides to the ground in another I see reflected a beautiful church. Whose is that beautiful voice that I hear? Why, it’s Dallas McAllister, a preacher. A gentleman tells me that the stylishly dressed ladles in the choir are Mary Va. Coe, Eunice Catron, and Kathleen French. As this drop passes, the scene is on a fashionable street. The men advancing down the street are none other than James Harris, Glenn Surber, and James Taylor, Fuller Brush salesmen. They knock on a door of a beautiful’ cottage. The door is promptly opened by Melba Bowling and Eunice Tur-, ley, who are. now married and making fine housewives. They atart to slam the door but recognizing the men they cordially Invite them in. ' My, that’s a queer drop. I wonder what it contains. Oh, there’sR Eugene Blevins, Clarence Kinder, Ruben Gillespie, and Roy Barrett with a strong of old hound dogs. I see Dorothy Bice, Pearl Roland, and Hi Juanita Dillman are pictured as beauticians. It seems Settle Tate Tay¬ lor and A. B. Taylor have teamed up together and now have a two-manij! basketball team. What’s this? A newspaper, and who’s the editor? My old friend, Roscoe Kestner with his associate editors, Jean Jones and Jean Burgess. The paper is very entertaining. I read that Misses Agnes Maloyed, Carrie Call, and Louise Buchanan went frog hunting Sun- li ' O day. Turning to the comic section I see two familiar names of the authors, Agnes Call and Helen McAllister. As this rain drop vanishes 5e another follows in quick seccesslon and in it I see a lovely little lady, Phyllis DeBord. It seems that she is keeping close watch on a tgoth-pick factory where Charles Vermillion, Don McCready, Eugene Gil- . lesple, and Lois Carter are employed. This little rain drop tells meHsi that Jane Gille sple and Janie Griffltts have the two leading parts in ' a movie and their costume designer is Clara Necessary. Oh, the rain drops are falling all about me. Here comes a white drop which reminds me of a hospital. It really is a hospital and there beside the oper- ating table are Gunnar French, the doctor, and his nurses, Patsy Frye, Alma Kegley, and Kathleen Doane. I see four secretaries, Betty Martin, Marie Taylor, Helen Heath,and Mary Evelyn Coe are engaged in business. Charles Crabtree and Douglas-Maloyed have gone into the farming busi- 8 ness in Brazil. % At last the final rain drop disappeared and I realized that I was ,, still sitting by the fire. [ooj Peggy Stephenson i CauiJU Best Looking Most Popular Most Intellectual Most Typical Senior Most Humorous Most Dependable Best All-Round Most Studious Most Athletic Most Dignified Hardest Worker Most Original Quietest Jolllest Best Dressed Most Ambitious Best Sport Most Generous Mog Likely to Succeed Most Bashful Best Personality Biggest Talker Kindest WHO ' S WHO Janie Gillespie Eunice Ollnger Peggy Stephenson Phyllis DeBord Betty Whitley Helen McAllister Bettle Tate Taylor Peggy Stephenson Bettle Tate Taylor Janie Griffltts Patsy Frye Agnes Call Louise Buchanan Clara Necessary Mary Evelyn Coe Mary Virginia Coe Betty Whitley Agnes Maloyed Melba Bowling Carrie Call Eunice Ollnger Betty Martin Jean Burgess f 56 ] Dallas McAllister Malcolm McAllister Charles Crabtree Alven Ward Eugene Hess Ruben Gillespie Alven Ward Dallas McAllister A. B. Taylor Clarence Kinder James Taylor Alven Ward Roy Barrett Alven Ward Charles Vermillion Dallas McAllister A. B. Taylor Gunnar French Clarence Kinder Eugene Blevins Ruben Gillespie Eugene Hess Glenn Surber ' ‘ 7 ' “ 0 ,M jU rr UJUjbuL. ' A- Ctt fc a. k I e A .V ■J K s.|l yr :s::y f f ' 0 f f t 4 4 « � f- I j -r. 1 . ' Ir- ♦ A t • � 1 « ... . « A J nee Call J an oo Jg rj e Ci es p JGoa Eugene Blevins and Roy Barrett bequeath their ability to be seen but not heard to Fred Frye. Charles Crabtree and Gunnar French give their pleasing attitude to¬ ward school-to William Taylor. Eugene Gillespie hands over his white starched shirts to J. B. Snow. Ruben Gillespie presents his fondness for hunting to George Puckett. Eugene Hess and James Harris give their stubbornness to Curtis Taylor. Clarence Kinder wills his ability not to get mad to Elizabeth Gilbert. Dallas McAllister turns over his good looks to Randolph Tolbert, Malcolm McAllister bequeaths his yellow, curly locks to Robert Pratt, Roscoe Kestner and Don McCready will their manly build to Calvin Hays. Glenn Surber leaves that wolfish gleam in his eyes to John Carter. James Taylor bequeaths his slow strides to Blanche Roberts. Charles Vermillion wills his courtship talent to Lois Hypes. Alven Ward wills his ability to make the girls swoon to brother,Louie. A. B. Taylor and Buddy Henegar give their love and talent in playing basketball to Melvin Mash. Dorothy Bice wills her blond hair to John P. Neal, Melba Bowling bequeaths to Nancy Moore her great typing skill, Louise Buchanan and Jean Jones leave their quiet ways to Fred Frye. Jean Burgess wills her desk in Chemistry class to Dorothy McAllister, Agnes Call bequeaths her beautiful brown eyes to Robert Call. Carrie Call and Agnes Maloyed give their position in the Library Club to Clifton Anderson, Lois Carter wills her ability to flirt with the boys to Jean Moore. Eunice Catron bequeaths her spontaneous giggles to Betty Dollinger. Mary E. Coe wills her ability in chewing gum to Dorothy Stanberry. Mary Va. Coe gives her position in the senior class as sweater girl to Edith Davidson. Phyllis DeBord leaves to Jane Asbury her easy-going personality. Juanita Dillraan bequeaths her Spanish book to Mildred McAllister. Helen McAllister and Kathleen Doane give their calmness to Oscar Wyatt, Kathleen French leaves her lovely complexion to Nell Jane Comer. Patsy Frye presents her beautiful red hair to Sally Kinder. Jane Gillespie v ills her poise to Betty Sue Carter. Janie Grlffitts gives her winning personality to Delcie Clear. Helen Heath hands over her long list of boy friends to Byrdle Robbins, Alma Kegley leaves her love for a certain Freshman teacher to Nancy Taylor. Clara Necessary and Betty Martin leave their school pep and love for telling jokes to Clarence Jones. Pearl Roland gives her fondness for work and studies to Billy Kegley. Stephenson bequeaths her intelligence to Nellie Short. Bettie Tate Taylor presents her super girl strength to Peggy Frey, Marie Taylor wills her dignified air to Richard Buchanan. Doug Maloyed and Eunice Olinger will their smallness to Walter Neces¬ sary, Eunice Turley bequeaths her place as an honor student to Tommy Frye, Betty Whitley leaves her love for A. p. Taylor to Margaret Hogston. Mrs. Lewis, vie the seniors of 1950, leave our love and apprecia¬ tion for the sacrifices you have made and for the good example you have been for us this year. You have not only shov n us the v ay--you walked with us. 6 1 Phyllis DeBord Q These persons played a very important part in the life of every student at Rich Valley. OFFICE STAFF JANITOR COOKS BUS DRIVERS [ 62 ] Advertising ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Staff of The Lasso are grateful to the sponsors of our 1950 edition. Through their loyal financial support this book has been possible. Business firms and individuals gave very willingly in order that the seniors might preserve these precious memories. To you, we say, ’’thanks, and we appreci¬ ate the kind help.” Two individuals. Dr. C. C. Hatfield and Mr.Walter Francis gave contributions toward our annual fund. This we recognize as well as the many ads which follow. Your Neighborhood Drugstore ' WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Registered Pharmacist On Duty Saltville At All Times Virginia BILL TOTTEN CENTER FURNITURE COMPANY Compliments of The Furniture Center For Thrifty Buyers W. L. PORTER Westinghouse Appliances Furniture and Supply Company Marion, Virginia Marlon, Virginia With Congratulations and Sincere Good Wishes To The Seniors of Rich Valley High School Class of 1950 CALLIHAN FARM SUPPLY Saltvllle, Virginia John Deere Machinery and Building Supplies I tio J HERPP-JONES COMPANY MANUFACTURING JEWELERS AND STATIONERS 1401-1419 North Capital Avenue Indianapolis Indiana Jewelers to the Rich Valley Senior Class Congratulations and Best Wishes I THE VANCE COMPANY Incorporated Capital $375,000.00 HARDWARE PLUMBING AND HEATING BUILDING SUPPLIES PEED SEED FARM MACHINERY Manufacturers of VANCE FERTILIZERS Chllhowle, Virginia SEAVER SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS SINCE 1844 Marlon, Virginia Compliments of APPLACHIAVELECTRIC POWER CO. Pulaski, Virginia Best Wishes to Rich Valley High School MATHIESON CHEMICAL CORPORATION Saltville Operations Saltvllle, Virginia Producers of a variety of Chemicals Home of the World ' s largest Dry Ice Plant Compliments of U. S. GYPSUM STORE Plasterco, Virginia The D, R. Henderson Fimeral Home Saltville, Virginia Phone 383 - 2 7 - 372 Day 29ij. McIntyre and surber General Merchandise Phone 315 ROLAND‘S Radio Refigeration Repair Rear of Masonic Building Saltville, Virginia Radio, Tubes, and Batteries PET ICE CREAM A Health Pood Take the drudgery out of farm life with a Universal Jeep, The best farm pov er yet knov n. Compliments of VVRIGHT MOTOR CO. The Friendly Shop Marion, Va, Phone 788 I MARION MOTOR CO. Chevrolet Sales - Services Dial 28 1 Marion, Va, Your Neighbor and Friend THE SMYTH COUNTY NEW Marion, Virginia [ 69 j SERVICE DRY CLEANERS I 4 .ll Main St, Marlon Va. Irompt Personal Service. Dyeing, Waterproofing, Alterations, Repairs, Eurs Cleaned and Stored. TYPEV RITER SALES S: SERVICE COMPANY Phone 7 I 4.6 R. L. Pleenor, Owner 34 ' ' oore Street Bristol, Virginia Sales Service Royal Typewriters Rentals Supplies MARION JUNIOR COLLEGE Pounded 1873 Offers Junior and Senior high school courses Plrst two years of college work Strong faculty Pully accredited For Information write THE REV. JOHN H. FRAY, D. D. , PRESIDENT Marlon College Marlon, Virginia WATT ' S BAKERY, INC. Kern’s Bread Bristol, Vlrglnla-Tennessee SANDERS CONFECTIONERY AND LUNCHEONETTE Phone 205 Saltville, Va. Drop in any time--v e will be glad to see you. Frank Sanders, Ovmer Compliments of FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SALTVILLE Saltville, Virginia T. W, Home Furnishing Company Main Street Phone 255 Saltville, Virginia MATHIESON GENERAL STORES Saltville, Virginia [71 ] SAUL ' S MOTORS Compliments of CITY DRUG STORE Sales CHEVROLET Service Opposite Courthouse Saltville, Virginia Marion, Virginia SALTVILLE RECREATION CENTER THE BANK OP MARION over Piggly-Wiggly Marion, Virginia Eight Bowling Alleys Since iSyli Joe Fields, Owner WHEELER ' S RECREATION Compliments of RASH FURNITURE AND HARDWARE CO. Plasterco, Virginia Marion, Virginia C• D. Shannon Compliments of Mutual Insurance Agency CURTISS BEAUTY PARLOR Saltville, Virginia Marlon, Virginia Fire and Automobile Phone 2461 Florence RICHARDSON Florist Hotel Lincoln Bldg. Phone 666l Compliments of BURKE ’s Center Bldg. Marlon, Va. Phone 9 11 Ready - to - Wear and Shoes for Infants, Boys Girls through Teen - age Compliments of UNITED CLOTHING COMPANY, Inc. For Men and Young Men Center Building Marion, Virginia C Davis Wassum Mgr. HOLSTON MOTOR COMPANY, INC. Sales - Service 112 - lllj. Broad Street Marlon, Virginia Compliments of MCDONALD’S, INC. The Men’s Shop Marlon, Virginia Compliments of HARPERS Saltville, Virginia MODEL FURNITURE CO. ! Lowest Prices Easy Terms ' Theres No Place Like Home Saltville, Virginia I Visit the I 0. K. BARBER SHOP !Makes You Look Years Younger I Par More Attractive i I I I Joe, Pete, and Roy Compliments of Compliments of TRIANGLE SERVICE STATION SAYERS FLORIST Firestone Tires Marion, Virginia Marlon, Virginia W. A. Williams Compliments of Dealer in PRTINER’S SHOE SHOP General Merchandise Iron Street Country Produce Marlon, Virginia R. P. D. 1 Nebo, Virginia JENNINGS FARM SUPPLY Compliments of Larro Feed-Case Farm Machinery HOME AND AUTO SUPPLY CO. Main St. Phone 2591 Your Kelvinator Dealer Marlon, Virginia Marlon, Virginia Phone: 5 3 Free Delivery ARNOLD AND CONNOR MOTOR CO. BOARDWINE MOORE DeSoto and Plymouth ”Your One Stop Store” Pendleton St. Rt. l6 Choice Meats - Groceries Marion, Virginia Phllco Appliances Hardware - Houseware Clothing - Shoes Phone 7871 Broadford, Virginia r 74] 1 TIT 1 1 1 1 1 1 nil 1 1 1 1 1 1 |!| 1 ' ! L 1 I 1 U 1.. 1 1 c C.H 3 Though the curtain has fallen on our final act of our play, all is not ended; indeed for us it is only the beginning. For it is our wish that in the next few years to come many of our dreams and realizations may come true. Dreajns which were visioned within these walls may soon be taking shape. It takes a vision of the future to prevent groping in the dark Our play was built on a true plot of everyday life, V e hope you have received as much pleasure in viewing it as we did in pre¬ senting it. It is our hope that when in future years you glance through these pages, your heart will be warmed with these golden memories, Good-bye, and may our paths cross many times in the future, ’’One ship drives east, another west. By the self same winds that blow, ’Tis the set of the sail, and not the gale. That determines the way they go. Like the winds of the sea are the ways of Pate As we voyage along thru life. ' Tis the set of a soul that decides its goal. And not the calm or the strife. Ella Wheeler Wilcox I 75 I I ! FACULTY A I T 0 G S A F BS AUTOGBArSS f } i I - 1 % 1 i A I I . • 4 • • A •• ♦ $ it •l . Vu • w,« I « •f A f. � I I f I I 1 A; lb- F } L