Richmond County High School - Golden Crest Yearbook (Warsaw, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 130 of the 1959 volume:

1343734 orewor J Lives of great men all remind us, we can make our lives sublime and, departing leave behind us, FOOTPRINTS ON THE SANDS OF TIME. No other sentence, or group of sentences could better explain our belief about our stay at Richmond County High School. The Yearbook Staff wishes to express its appreciation to the Principal, Mr. W. H. Mackey, for his faith in us and to Mrs. M. L. Sampson whose guidance has inspired us. This book is precious to us. We have shared the many experiences shown. We have enjoyed working on the yearbook and each page is represenative that our school is making FOOTPRINTS ON THE SANDS OF TIME. The Yearbook Staff in appreciation for all that you have done for us, we dedicate our yearbook to. Mrs• Rachel P• Young our former Science and Physical Education Instructor. We, the members of the Student Council the Senior Class, hope in some way that this will show our love and admiration to you. You have taught us to overcome our weakness and to accomplish some our goals. The inspiration that gave us will always be among our treasured possessions. We know th you are still serving as a guide t youth and we want you to knowthatwe think of you constantly and wish for you the best of everything, for cer tainly you have given your best to US . tea tion ■ principals YlfieSSac i The publication of a yearbook by a small rural high school is usually a one-time project in the experience and memory of faculty and students once the task has been undertaken. This is generally so because practically all of the work of ad gathering, page layout, typing, picture taking and countless numbers of other details are thrown into the lap of the faculty sponsor who be¬ comes all but overwhelmed when full realization of the task becomes evident. I ' ll never try that again , is the sponsor ' s usual sigh of relief when the last layouts are submitted. From observation and a knowledge of release time granted students in con¬ nection with yearbook activities, publication of our yearbook was pupil initi¬ ated, pupil planned, and pupil executed, from beginning to end, under the com¬ petent guidance of our faculty sponsor, Mrs. Meta T. Sampson. Thus, the pro¬ ject provided for pupils many experiences in the area of planning, organization, salesmanship and development of self-confidence, initiative, self-expression, and understanding and appreciation of each integral part which goes to make up a composite situation which the yearbook itself represents. Provision for such practical learning experiences for pupils is directly in keeping with one of the school ' s purposes. With a knowledge of the fact that many of the pupils comprising the Student Council, who undertook this project, are the same ones who enjoyed working to publish our first yearbook in 1957. I salute the Student Council of 1959 and its very capable president. Miss Verona Saunders, for a job well done. W„ H. Mackey It is mv honest belief that within each boy and girl, there is the ill to rl=- Today ' s youth, like youth of yesterday and tomorrow, have problems. These problems may differ in nature and scope, but in reality, they are basic. We, at Richmond County High School, try to help students adjust to high school. Each week a period is provided for guidance. Homeroom periods serve as group guidance periods. Orientation periods are planned We are ever ognizan of the need for guidance and try to work with our students to lead them to a full, rich life. Mrs. Meta T. Sampson , Senior Class Officers: Left to Right: Ryland Lee, Sgt.-At-Arms; Geraldine Carter, Treasurer; Barbara Burrell, Assistant Secretary; Verona Saunders, President; Martinmar Taylor, Parliamentarian; Yvonne Thompson, Vice-Presi¬ dent; and Francis Veney, Secretary. CLa Wotto The Sky Is The Limit To Success CLss oiver Camellia a ass Navy Blue and White - M.Jf ■ Shirley Ann Brown Shirl S emorS Band N.H.A. Nettie Burrell Tea Student Council Tri-Hi-Y Club N.H.A. Public Speaking Club Barbara Jean Burrell Pie N.H.A. Ellington Churchill Duke Band Englibra Club Math. club Choir Geraldine Carter Gerry Ryland Lee Mr. Lee N.F.A. Christopher Jackson Charlie N.F.A. Safety Patrol Ind. Arts Club S. eruord Sandra Roane Sis Band Dramatics Club Public Speaking N.H.A. Helen Maiden Polly Student Council Public Speaking Club Dramatics Club N.H.A. Dorothy Laws Dot 5 . entorS Leatha Robinson Lee” Helen Verona Saunders Student Council Tri-Hi-Y Club Public Speaking Club N.H.A. Band Roberta Shelton Bert N.H.A. Ernestine Sorrell Shirley Sumiel Sherry Dramatics Club Levem Sydnor Slim Martinmer Taylor Mart N.F.A. Baseball Student Council Tri-Hi-Y Club N. F. A. Student Council Ind. Arts Baseball N.H.A. Band Baseball Ind. Arts Club Louis Thompson Rogie Thomas Thompson T.T. N.F.A. Band Ind. Arts Club N.F.A. Safety Patrol Tri-Hi-Y Club Baseball - � tu.-cu,.a, under the instruction or nr. Preston Sampson, learn to type . — ch speed and accuracy. Mrs. Pickens, Art Instructor, watches students as they work on art projects. Yvonne Thompson Vonnie Band Student Council N.H.A. Softball Dramatics Club Carrington Woody ’’Pecker Science Club N.F.A. Baseball Ind. Art s Club Howard Wood Student Council N.F.A. Baseball Ind. Arts Club Frances Veney Frankie Student Council Tri-Hi-Y Club Softball Public Speaking Club Clinton Wormley Puggy N.F.A. Ind. Arts Club Baseball s, enior In September of 1954, Richmond County High School opened its doors to 63 students, full of fun and hopes for the future 0 As we entered the Eight Grade, we began to realize the importance of learning and we soon settled down and started to work. Geraldine Carter was sele cted as Class President. Miss Meta Turner was our homeroom teacher. The year passed swiftly and we found ourselves in the Ninth Grade. Our homeroom teacher was Miss Camilla Carter. Verona Saunders, President of the class, led us thro the year. Time passed on and we became Tenth Graders. Mrs. Rachel Young, our home¬ room teacher, kept us busy, however, we enjoyed it. We gave programs for the Physical Education Department. Our president was Barbara Burrell. In 1957, we became Juniors. Mr. Saunders became our homeroom teacher and Levem Sydnor was president. This was a most exciting year. We attended the Junior-Senior Prom. We ordered our rings with the expectation of be¬ coming Seniors. We entered the Twelth Grade, full of dreams. We realized that we now stood on the threshold of the large world. We selected Verona Saunders as Presi¬ dent. Mr. Sampson is our homeroom teacher. This year climaxes our stay at Richmond County High School. Although we entered with 63 students, we have only 25 in our present class. As we look over the past, we are certain that the years spent at Richmond County High School have been most rewarding and inspiring. We, the class of 1959, of the Richmond County High School, do hereby make and declare this to be our last will and testament. To our school, we leave our devotion and our loyalty. To our community, we leave high moral ideas. To our faculty, we leave gratitude, and love for all the help, under¬ standing and inspiration you have given us. Hay we prove by our lives that your efforts to help us were not in vain. To the Junior Class, we leave our ability to know the best, and to strive for it, ever realizing that only the best is good enough for the world in which we live. To the Sophomore Class, we leave our ability to cooperate with others as we have done for the past five years. To the Freshman Class, we leave our determination never to quit but to reach the stars through difficulties. To the 8th. Grade, we leave our ability to work hard and to always do our best. - The Ideal Boy Eyes.....Clinton Wormley Physi I ue .Levem Sydnor Personality.Thomas Thompson Sense of Humor.Howard W ood Smile .Charles Thompson 1 Brains .Ellington Churchill - Musical Ability....Louis Thompson ' Clothes.Martinmer Taylor Hands .Carrington Woody Executive Ability. Ry i and Lee Patlence .Christopher Jackson The Ideal Girl Brains. Personality.... Voice. Sense of Humor. Figure. Clothes. Smile. Hair Style. Face. Dancing Ability Hands.. Eyes. Patience.. Cheerfulness..., . • •.Frances Veney t ...Yvonne Thompson. ...Verona SaundersyiJ .Helen Maiden .Shirley Brown .Dorothy Laws ....Nettie Burrell ...Barbara Burrell ..Geraldine Carter .Sandra Roane ..Roberta Shelton ..Leatha Robinson ...Shirley Sumiel$ Ernestine Sorrell ■- The 11th. Grade Class is headed by the following from left to right: Delores Sorrell, Treas., Joan LeVere, V-Pres., Lee, Esther Johnson, Pres., Vivan Darby, Secretary and Dorothy Pettiford, Assistant Secretary. The Junior Class, under the Direction of Mr. Saunders, is working hard. ' ft The 8th Grade Officers are: William Wood, Catherine Dunaway, Jaunita Johnson, Carrie BaU? President, Mary Taylor, Lois Saunders and Evelynjoung. These students find high school an interesting and challenging experience. Mrs. Meta Sampson is the homeroom teacher. ( ■ Ellington Churchill, a senior, explains an Algebra problem. Mr. Mackey is the instructor. Delorise Sorrell explains and discusses a United States Map. Mrs. Meta Sampson is the instructor. French is a new subject in our school curriculum. Here students learn to tell time in French under the direction of Miss Alexander. The English Class, under the direction of Miss Alexander, enjoys their native tongue and realizes that good expression is a most worthy aim. Today Science plays a major part in our everyday lives. General Science students perform an experiment. Mrs. Virginia Brown instructs. £ ' k . An L iM L -Swag : vil 1 These students realized that Science is important. They have enrolled in Chemistry and find it a most rewarding subject. conomicS e epartment Girls in Home Economics learn many things. Cooking and sewing are just a few of the skills the girls acquire. Students are taught proper cleaning technique family living and child care. Here Bettye Johnson sews as Doris Sydnor watches. Ernestine Burrell uses her skill to make the bed properly. This boat was built by students under the direct supervision of Mr. Lloyd Saunders. This is a most beautiful boat and its beauty and useability is a credit to Mr. Saunders and his boys in Shop. Boys interested in learning Agriculture study their books while Mr. Walker checks to help them. Driver Education is a most interesting part of Physical Education. Mr. Saunders prepares to take these girls out for test of driving skill. (Band Officers The following are the Band Officers of the Richmond County High School. From Left to right they are: Verona Saunders ' - — Clarence Burrell-« - Yvonne Thompson-—- Howard Wood—- Joan LeVere—-- ----Treasurer •Assistant Secretary -President -Vice President -----Secretary The Band has participated in various parades and will participate in the District Music Festival. The Band is under the direction of Mr. Douglas Anderson. The Student Council Organization is composed of represenatives from each home room. Each one is dedicated to the school, its aims and goals. We believe that Richmond County High School is a fine school and each day we strive to make it even better. Seated from left to right are: Frances Veney, Betty Johnson, Helen Maiden, Secretary, Allen Norris, Helen Saunders, President, Levem J ydnor, Parlia¬ mentarian, Ruby Brown7 Nettie Burrell, Vice President, Yvonne _ Thompson, Assistant Secretary. Standing from left to right are: Cypthia Lee, Vivian D rt y, Reporter, Howard Wood, Shirley-Kelly, Martinmer Taylor, Treasurer and Lois Saunders £ The Staff of the Richmond County High School Excelsior is as follows: Seated from left to right are: Frances Veney, Reporter; Sandra Roane, Lay-Out Editor; Yvonne Thompson, Editor-in-Chief; Verona Saunders, Business Manager; Levem Sydnor, Artist; Geraldine Carter, Typist. Standing from left to right are: Helen Maiden, Cynthia Lee, Martinmer Taylor, Reporter; and Nettie Burrell, Assistant Editor. Howard Wood, Reporter was ommitted from picture. These are the Officers of the Richmond County High School N.H.A. under the direction of Mrs. A. T. Nichols, Instructor. The following are officers of the N.F.A. They are from left to right: Allen Quftaway, Sec., Martinmer Taylor, V-Pres. Charles fhompson, Treas., Samuel Veney, Reporter and Levem Sydnor, Pres. The Safety Patrol is an organization designed to make the school a fine place. These boys and girls attempt to encourage each student to do his best to make Richmond County High School a fine school. The members of the Safety Patrol direct fire drills, help with bus safety and patrol the corridors during lunch. On several occasions, the members of this organization have appealed to the students to improve school spirit and to obey all rules. Mrs. Brown is the director of the group. The Public Speaking Club is designed to help students improve their speaking ability. Mrs. Meta Sampson is director. The director of Dramatics, Mrs. Meta Sampson, provides opportunities for students to express themselves in the Dramatics Arts. The Tri-Hi-Y Club strives to teach students high moral and spirtual standards. Miss Bettye Alexander is the Advisor. The Englibra Club is directed by Miss Bettye Alexander. The Club is designed to help students understand the proper way to use the library. Thomas Thompson Everybody ' s Pal Joan Levere A Charming Girl Winona Mackey An Excellent Student Samuel Veney A Typical Boy Helen Maiden An Entertaining Student Louis Thompson Music Man Sandra Roane A Fine Actress -D Annie Clayton Nice George Brown Drummer Boy Fuller Sorrell A Great Helper Annette Cupitt Petit Shirley Kelly Friendly Shirley Brown Cute Frances Veney Honor Role Student Levem Sydnor Top-Notch Athlete Yvonne Thompson Personality Plus William Cox A Fine Musican Verona Saunders A well rounded Student The Baseball Team is under the direction of Mr. Lloyd Saunders. We are hoping for a most successful year. The Softball Team is coached by Mrs. Virginia Brown. Here ' s wishing the team lu ck. Robert Pratters Junior” Ellington Churchill Senior P nzewinners We salute these young people for their Winona Mackey performance at the Science-Mathematics Sophomore Conference. In competition with other boys and girls of this district, these students displayed skills and knowledge that made them a credit to their school. Winona Mackey ranked 1st. in the area of Elementary Algebra. Ellington Churchill ranked 5th. in Intermediate Algebra. Irene Monroe ranked 3rd. in General Mathematics and Robert Pratters ranked 4th. in Biology. The teacher-advisors for the students were Mrs. Virginia Brown, head of the Science Department and Mr. W. H. Mackey, Principal and higher Mathematics Instructor. Congrat¬ ulation and best wishes for the state conference. L Irene Monroe Sophomore a r cu n a Verona Saunders Senior Yvonne Thompson Senior Helen Maiden Senior Sandra Roane Senior The Play is the thing . These young ladies starred in the Award Winning play, The Bond Between . The play was presented at Ralph Bunche High School. It received a Superior rating, thus making it eligible for presentation at the state festival. The play was presented at Virginia State College on March 21, 1959. At Ralph Bunche High School, Sandra Roane was named the best actress from all participating groups. Sandra was also awarded the best actress award for 1957- 58 for her performance in Gray Bread . Mrs. Meta Sampson and Mrs. M. L. Pickens are directors. Catherine Wood 9th. Grade Contestant Annie Clayton 10th. Grade Contestant One of these young ladies will be crowned as Miss Richmond County High School. That young lady will reign over the May Day Festival. Here’s wishing each of you the best of luck. Yvonne Thompson 12th. Grade Contestant N.F.A. BOYS RATE HIGH This year the N.F.A. participated in the Chesapeake Federation activities. The N.F.A. is directed by Mr. W. H. Walker. In competition with boys from other counties, Richmond County scored very well. Martimner Taylor won first place in tool indentification, Robert Pratters, first place in the N.F.A. Quiz, Carrington Woody, second place in the talent contest and Howard Wood, second place in tractor operation. The team from Richmond County won third place in Judging activities. Congratulation for a job well done. Carrington Woody Senior” Robert Pratters ’’Junior Howard Wood Senior” Martinmer Taylor Senior Jaculty Autographs £ % ft • .4 % « 4 6 « Q � % W 4 e 4 o •« « I patrons and patronesses Mrs. Elise Robinson Mrs. — Ros a i ll i-S - - B,ug,a11 lrs. Ru th Saunders Mr. Jc Mrs. Joseph Maidens, Mr. Mrs. James Saunders _ 3 -- ------ Mrs. Dorothy Veney Mr s . Eya .-Bu r r e 11 j Mrs. Bernice Burrell -j Mrs. Mable Carter Miss Carrie Ball Mr. Mrs. Ellis Johnson Mr. Richard Sorrel! Miss,Dorothy Sorre11 Mrs. Ethel Sumiel — Mr. Mrs. William C 02 Mt. 6c Mr s. Robert Saund ers Mr. 6c Mrs. Lloyd Saunders; - — - y, - 1 Mrs. Addie Nichols Mr. 6c Mrs. Preston Sampson Mr- ,,Mr 6 c Mrs. George Pickens Miss Ruth Gordon Mrs. Dorothy Pettiford Me. 6c Mrs. Loucious Wood Mu Mrs. Arthur Bushrod Mr. 6c Mrs,, George Sydnor Mr. 6c Mrs. Hor ace Robins oil Mr. 6c Mrs. William Roane Mrs� W illiam Shelton v Mrs. G. C. Sumiel - - -‘ M rs. Gr ace Thompson Mrs. Bertha Thompson V J .Hr -J H. Walker . Miss Bettye Alexander .Rfiiz -Arr-N. Johnson Mrs.Jirginia Brown Mr. 6c Mrs ,. Dougla s Anderson Mrs. EjJLz beth S aunder s Miss Ida Gray . Compliments of George Daingerfield Insurance Agency A. B. Mallory Jr. All Kinds of Insurance Warsaw and Tappahannock Compliments of _ J X Daw Theatre Air Conditioned by Refrigeration Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of Compliments of Modern Cleaners Rappahonnock Equipment Co. 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BAIRD INSURANCE AGENCY Insurance Service Since 1895 Warsaw, Virginia 4 Compliments of Essex to $1.00 Store Gifts - Toilet Articles - Toys Tappahannock, Virginia T pliments of H ayd en Shoe Store and Shoe Repair New Shoes For The Family Tappahannock, Virginia Compliments of Compliments of Leftwich Thompson Funeral Home 5c, 25c to $5.00 Store Warsaw, Virginia Warsaw, Virginia Phone: Edgewater 3-5516 Compliments of J Compliments of Clanton’s Pharmacy _ j MILTON HAMMOND m i BUILDING CONTRACTOR Boyd S. Clements, Prop. TAPPAHANNOCK, VA. Warsaw, Virginia Phone: Hillcrest 3-4872 Phone: Edgewater 3-7515 Compliments of Northern Neck Creamery 7ruCn mi lk Warsaw, Virginia Best Wishes To The Class Of 1959 Northern Neck State Bank Warsaw, Va. Member - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Member - Federal Reserve System Compliments of Compliments of Gaines Firestone Dealer Store J. T. Morris Service Station E. A. Gaines Tappahannock, Va«. 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