South Hill High School - Footprints Yearbook (South Hill, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1955 volume:

FOOTPRINTS VOLUME TWELVE NINETEEN HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE “And departing leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time.’’ PAtisk ' J By THE SENIOR CLASS SOUTH HILL HIGH SCHOOL South Hill, Virginia foreword We, the Seniors of 1955, are endeav- oring through the pages of this annual to pass on to the reader the deep and sincere feeling that can be sensed in the Seniors to- ward their beloved school. As this is the last year of the South Hill High School, we wish to tell, not only our own story, but also through bits of history, the story of South Hill High School from its beginning. Though handicapped physically at times, the South Hill High School has ever pushed onward and held to its philosophy PROGRESS! Dedication Since this is the final year of South Hill High School, we, the Seniors of 1955, think it highly appro- priate to dedicate this edition of the Annual to a group of men and women who have instructed and guided us untiringly through the past years. It is this same group that will be largely responsible for the “footprints” we leave “on the sands of time.” It is with a deep sense of appreciation that we ded- icate this edition of FOOTPRINTS to the HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY of SOUTH HILL HIGH SCHOOL. A.B. Haga Division Superintendent 1948- Past And Present Charles H. Morgan Principal 1936-1955 Administration Frank Bedinger Principal South Hill High School 1905-1906 Supt. 1911-1918 C.B. Green Supe r intendent 1918-1948 Present School Board Office in Boydton Formerly used by Boydton Bank W. H. Seawell Director of Instruction 1948 Principals Who Have Served South Hill High School Mr. Frank Bedinger, and Mr . Tom Ozlin were among the first principals to serve South Hill High School. However, according to information we have at hand, the South Hill High School was first accredited in 1912 while Mr. Richard Thornton was principal. The next principals were: Mr. Vaughan 1913-1916 Mr. Jones 1917-1920 Mr. Tiller 1921-1928 Mr. Faulkner 1916-1917 Mr. Walton 1920-1921 Mr.S.D. Gr een 1928- 1936 Mr. C. H. Morgan 1936-1955 High School faculty Miss Marguerite Trimm Mrs. Louise Bryson Mrs. Annie Lisle Hamlet Miss Frances Wells Mrs. Annie Lou Williams Mr. Harold Wise Mrs. Mary H. Callahan Mr. Loyd V. Bell (?rade faculty FIRST ROW: Mrs. Callie Taylor Third Grade Mrs. Lilia Ellington First Grade Mrs. Estelle Lumpkin First Grade Mrs. Cary Van Hook Fifth Grade Mrs. Rose Smith Sixth Grade Mrs. Nora Mae Copley Third Grade Mrs. Marion Minnick Second Grade SECOND ROW: Mrs. Virginia Evans ; Second Grade Miss Lucy Simmons Fourth Grade Mrs. Ruth Ellington Fifth Grade Mrs. Carrie May Hanna Fourth Grade Mr. C. H. Morgan Principal Mrs. Susie Barnes Seventh Grade Mrs. Elizabeth Cage Seventh Grade Mrs. Daphne Copley Sixth Grade Mrs. Mildred Montague Second Grade No building is stronger than its foundation; no school is stronger than its lower grades. Therefore, we wish to express our sincere ap- preciation to the faculty of our grade school. It was you who gave us our start and ever encouraged and inspired us on our way. Seniors “Be it your care to follow; You shall be safe with us as your leaders.’’ CLASS OFFICERS Bill Cook Eula Ray Williams . . Alice Carey Eulia Clyde Crowder. Frances Taylor . . . . President Vice-President Secretary T reasurer . . . S. C. A. Representative MOTTO “Not merely to exist, but to amount to something in life.” COLORS FLOWER Blue and White White Carnation HERBERT PENNINGTON BINFORD, JR. Herbert “The smile that won’t come off.” Transferred from Boydton High School; Pep Club 4; Latin Club 4. LUCILLE MAXINE ARRINGTON ‘ ‘Mac ’ ’ “A good sport as well as a true friend.” Choral Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Scribblers Club 2, 3; Junior Library Club 1 ; F. H. A. 1, 2; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Cap- tain 3; Annual Staff Sports Editor. CAROLYN HOPE BISHOP ‘ ‘Carolyn ’ ’ “Without friends no one would choose to live . ’ ' F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Junior Library Club 1,2; Senior Library Club 3, 4. GEORGE ROBERT BOSWELL “Bobby” ‘ ‘Laughs , when others talk of surrendering. ’ ’ Choral Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 1, 2; Pep Club 1,2,3, President 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3;F. F. A. 3; Scribblers Club 4; Bus- iness Manager 4; Annual Staff, Assistant Business Manager ; Football 1,2,4; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3; Captain 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. CLARA JOANNE ASHWORTH “Jo” “Her laughing cheerfulness throws the light of day on all paths she takes.” Junior Library Club 1; Pep Club 4. ODELLE VADON BRADDY “Odelle ” “He is always laughing, for he has an in- finite deal of wit.” F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 3; Football 3. ALICE ELIZABETH CAREY ‘ ‘Alice ’ ’ “The fairest garden in her looks. And in her mind the wisest books.” Class Secretary 1; Treasurer 2; Secretary 3; Secretary 4; S. C. A. Recording Sec- retary 4; Junior Library 1; Latin 1, 2; Li- brary 2; Choral 3, 4; Scribblers 3, 4; Beta 2, 3, President 4; Pep 3, 4; Annual Staff Picture Editor 4; Homecoming Attendant 1; Cheerleader 4; Girls ’ State Representative; D. A. R. “Good Citizen.” MILDRED FRANCES CALLAHAN ' ‘F ranees ” “The mildest manners, and the gentlest heart. ” Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 3; Pep Club 4; Senior Play. WILLIAM HENRY COOK, JR. Bill “Manners are the happy ways of doing things . ’ ’ Class S. C. A. Rep. 1, Class President 4; S. C. A. 1; Treasurer 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, Vice President 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Choral Club 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Annual Staff S. C. A. Rep. 4; Football 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; Chief Marshal 3; Boys’ State Represent- ative; Senior Play; Valedictorian. BETTY JEAN COLTRANE “Betty Jean” “Speech is silver, silence is golden.” Library Club 2. NANCY HARDY JORDAN ‘Nancy ’ ’ “One generous in thought and deed.” Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Li- brary Club 1,2, Reporter; Choral Club 1,2; S. C. A. 4, Correspondent Secretary Scrib- blers Club 3, 4, Sports Editor; Annual Staff Feature Editor ; Girls ’ State; Senior Home- coming Attendant. HARVEY DREW CROWDER ‘ Harvey Drew” “Always a smile on his lips and a light in his eyes 0 “ F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Secretary 4, President; Keep Virginia Green 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. De- gree Team 3, 4; F. F. A. Judging Team 2; Junior Library Club 1 , Vice President; An- nual Staff Sports Editor 4; Tatler Staff Sports Editor 4; Baseball 3, 4; Football 3, 4, Co-Captain; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Scribblers Club 4; Rep. to Boys’ State 3; Senior Play. ■■ EULIA CLYDE CROWDER “Eulie-Clyde “ “There is no treasure which may be com- pared unto a faithful friend.” Class Reporter 1, Treasurer 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Library Club 1, 2; Choral Club 1,2,3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Scribblers Club 3, 4, Sports Editor 3; Editor 4; Dramatics Club 1; S. C. A. 1; Homecoming Queen, Homecoming Attendant 1; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Senior Play; Girls ' State Represent- ative; Annual Staff Circulation Manager. VIRGINIA ROSE MOODY ‘ ‘Rose ’ ’ “Her wit will never cease Her appetite will never decrease.” F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, Assistant Treasurer 4; Library Club 1,2,3; Scribblers Club 4; Pep Club 4; Choral Club 4. JIMMIE KEITH CROWDER ‘ ‘Jimmie Keith ” “Both wise, and both delightful, too. ” Class Vice President 1, 2; Beta Club 2, Vice President 3, 4; Choral Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary Treasurer 4; S . C . A. Vice Presi- dent 3; President 4; District President 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1,2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, Treasurer, President 2; Annual Staff Junior Representative 3, Pic- ture Editor 4; Marshal; Boys’ State Rep- resentative; Senior Play. GEORGE ELMORE FEILD ‘ ‘Buck’’ “As busy as a bee.’’ S. C. A. Representative 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 1; Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 2; Choral Club 2, 3; Scribblers Club 4; Annual Staff Art Editor ; Senior Play; Library Club 1, 2. FRANCES ANN TAYLOR ' ‘F ranees ’ ’ “She shall have music wherever she goes.” Class Reporter 2; Class S.C.A. Represent- ative 4; Annual Staff Representative 3; Ed- itor 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Choral Club 1, Accompan- ist 2, 3, 4; Scribblers Club 3, 4; Junior Li- brary Club 1; Senior Library Club 2; Bas- ketball 2; Homecoming Attendant 3; Cheer- leader 1, 2; Senior Play. HARRIETTE RALPHINE MOSELEY ‘Hattie ’ ’ “A merry heart maketh a cheerful count - enanc e . ’ ’ Junior Library Club 1; Library Club 2; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; Latin Club 1,2; Choral Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Scrib- blers Club 3, 4; S. C. A. 3; Cheerleader 2; Homecoming Attendant 4; Annual Staff Assi- stant Business Manager 4; Senior Play. JOHN WESLEY McADEN “ Wesley” “Not merely the chip off the old block, but the old block itself.” Junior Library Club; F. F. A. 1,2, 3, Re- porter 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4; K. F. G. 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. Degree Team 4; F. F . A. Judging team, attending Blacksburg. ALICE MAE THOMAS ‘ ‘Alice ’’ “The sweet expression of that face, Forever changing, yet the same.’’ F. H. A. 1, Treasurer 3, President 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2. 3. WILLIE LOIS THOMPSON ‘ ‘Lois ’ ’ “Good words are worth much, and cost little . ' ’ F. H. A. Club 3, 4, Assistant Treasurer 3; S. C. A. Representative 4; Library Club 1, 2, 3; Scribblers Club 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4. ROBERT DONALD MOSS ‘ ‘Donald ’ ’ “Mischief comes by the pound and goes by the ounce.” F. F. A. 1, 2, Reporter 3, 4; F. F. A. De- gree Team 3; K. V. G. Crew 2, 3, 4. HILDA GERTRUDE THOMPSON “Hilda” “She is a phantom of delight.” Class Secretary 1; Vice President 2; F. H. A. 1,2,3; Choral Club 1, 2, 3; Junior Mar- shal, Transferred from Buckhorn 4; Pep Club 4; Scribblers Club 4; Typist for Tat- ler; Choral Club 4; F. H. A. 4; Head Typ- ist, Annual Staff. MARY LOU TUCKER ‘ ‘Mary Lou” “Goodness consists not in the outward thing we do, but in the inward things we are.” Junior Library Club 1 , Senior Library Club 2; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. Reporter 3, 4; Choral Club 3, 4. LEONARD MURPHY NORTMNGTON, JR. “Leonard” “Politeness is to do and to say The kindest thing in the kindest way.” Pep Club 1, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Choral Club 1,2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Library Club 1, 2, Vice Presi- dent 3, President 4; Annual Staff Club Ed- itor; Senior Play. CHARLES MOSELEY WALL ‘ ‘Chuck ’ ’ “Smile with an intent to do mischief.” Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Choral Club 1, 2; Latin Club 1, 2; Scribblers Club 3, Circulation Manager 4; Junior Library Club 1; Annual Staff Circulation Manager 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1. 4; Basketball 4. VIOLA GAYLE WEAVER ‘ ‘Gayle ’ ' “The innocent brightness of a new-born day. ” Class President 2; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3; His- torian 2; Boosters 1,2,3; F. H. A. 3; Tran- sferred from Mullens High School; Scrib- blers Club 4; Typist for “Tatler”; Pep Club; Annual Staff Assistant Editor; Senior Play. CHARLES LEONARD ORR, JR. ‘ ‘Charles “ “Always full of fun and cheer.” F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Secretary 4. RUFUS LYNN THOMPSON ‘ ‘Rufus ’ ’ “Quietness is best.” F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. EULA RAY WILLIAMS “Eula Ray” “When my cue comes, call me, and I will answer. ’ ’ Class Vice President 4; Choral Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary 4; Latin Club 1, S. C. A. Representative 2; Junior Library Club 1; Program Chairman; Li- brary Club 2; Scribblers Club 3, Head typ- ist 4; Dramatic Club 1,2, 3; President 4; Annual Staff Business Manager 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Senior Play; Salutatorian. “Seniors Of 1955 “Cong Ago’’ First Row: Bill, Mary Lou, Buck, Rose, Carolyn. Second Row: Alice Mae, Frances, Herbert, Chuck, Leonard. Third Row: Jimmie Keith, Frances Anne, Gayle.Harvey, Hilda. Fourth Row: Nancy, Alice, Eula Ray, Betty Jean, Harriette. Fifth Row: Eulia Clyde, Donald, Joanne, Maxine. Who’s Who President of S. C. A. Jimmie Keith Crowder Editor of “Footprints” Frances Taylor President of F. F. A. President of F . H. A. Harvey Crowder Alice Mae Thomas T atl er - ro wde r f Pep Cl k Club a rey Personalities Zo Remember Frances Taylor - Jimmie Keith Crowder “Personality is to a man what perfume is to a flower.” Harriette Moseley - Chuck Wall “Clothes make the man.” Eulia Clyde Crowder - Jimmie Keith Crowder “God will not love thee less, because men love thee more.” Eulia Crowder - Jimmie Crowder “A constant friend is a thing rare and hard to find.” Maxine Arrington - Bobby Boswell “He marks-not that you won or lost-but how you played the game.” Eula Ray Williams - Bill Cook “One thing is forever good; That one thing is success.” Alice Carey - Jimmie Keith Crowder “Make the most of life you may, Life is short and wears away.” Eula Ray Williams - Jimmie Keith Crowder “So just, so small, yet in so sweet a note, it seemed the music melted in the throat. ’ ’ mm Seniors Snapshots 1 - - Going somewhere? 2--Don’t make amove, cheese- 6--Cold climate? 7--The Executives. 11 --Look out! 12- -Hi! Pal! 3- - What a show! 4--Tough as bricks! 5--Say 8 - -Queenie . 9--People? 10--Chewin’ the rag. Snapshots Of Underclassmen 1--Hey you! 2--Go, Girl, Go. 3--Watch it, kids! 4--Beta Initiation. 5--Working hard?? 6-- Bright lights ? 7--After school round up. 8- -Lot to learn ! 9--Chowline. 10--Those come hith- er glances. ll--Escape. 12--Help! {Juniors OFFICERS President Pat Register Vice President Alice Mae Harris Secretary Marcella McBride Treasurer Millie Bagley S. C. A Ann Leonard Sponsors Mrs. Annie C. McLean Miss Frances Wells Mr. L. E. Kent Maggie Allgood Ray Arrington Millie Bagley Patsy Bobbitt Bobby Bracey Penny Bracey Bill Bugg. Larry Chapman G. W. Cobb Betty Collins Lillian Crowder Watson Echols Charles Forbes O. J. Gayle Lloyd Gill Jackie Gordon Bob Grayson juniors Alice Mae Harris C. D. Harris Nellie Ann Jones Carroll J ordan Lena Kidd Ann Leonard Virginia McAden Marcella McBride Dave Morgan Raymond Myers Betty Northington Samuel Piercy Ronald Quackenbush Catherine Reese Doris Reese Pat Register Franklin Robinson Margie Sculthorpe Emily Ann Turner Wilson Vaughan Lucius Walker Bet Warren Frances Washburn Peggy Jo Watkins Rodney Wehry Not Pictured Forrest Duffey Irene Clark Eugene Clark Johnny Jenkins Lawrence Webb Gerald Faulkner Sophomores OFFICERS President Roberta Read Vice President . . . Johnny Hardage Secretary Ruth Wright Treasurer Becky Newcomb S. C. A Jeanene Crowder Sponsors .... Mrs. Nellie Cleaton Mrs. Sarah McBride Philip Arrington Joyce Begor Kitty Sue Boddie Lukie Bracey Jimmy Carpenter Anne Cassada Amy Chapman George Clark Billy Cleaton Tommy Cobb Bobby Coley Moe Collins Clyde Cooper Milton Crocker Jeanene Crowder Frankey Crutchfield Eric Daniel Charles Dixon Kenneth Edmonds Nancy Evans Not Pictured Wayne McClintock Clyde Thompson Bill Wright Roberta Thomas 0 M, p jD 51 V • „ jg 1 0 WgM | V |r •i 0 ]P w ' 5s« la ( 0 k i S. 1 v v 1 M I-? Sophomores Patricia Gee Johnny Hardage Bill Harris Nash Johnston Bernie Jordan Hazel Judd Evelyn King Richard Lee Douglas Lynch John Lynch Gloria Matthews Mary Lou Morgan Becky Newcomb Mary Ellen Northington Betty Sue Poythress Roberta Read Florence Reese Dru Rohwer Bill Tackett Henry T anner Tommy Tanner Willie Lee Taylor Barbara Thompson Herbert Thompson Judith Tucker Barbara Tunstall Charles Vaughan Charles Walker Wesley Walker Mary Essie Walker Bill Wall Z. T. Wells Wilson Whitaker Ruth W right JreskmcH OFFICERS President .... Iris Layne Creedle Vice President Leroy Bowers Secretary Margaret Rainey Treasurer Walter Hylton S. C. A Myrna McAden Sponsors . Miss Marguerite Trimm Mrs. Annie Lisle Hamlet Kenneth Ashworth Leroy Bowers Franklin Brooks Tommy Callahan Barbara Carey Doloris Clark Charles Clark Carolyn Cook John Henry Cox Iris Layne Creedle Willie Lewis Crowder Clyde Crutchfield Dennis Edmonds Mary Lou Ezelle George Ferguson Bobby Gayle Martha Grayson Johnny Griffith Eleanor Hill Mary Helen Holmes Edward House Sammye Hubbard Walter Hylton Tommy Kelly Ina Kay Kent Vivian Kustos Linda Malone Nancy Martin Hilda Mayton Myrna McAden Emory Minnick Jackie Moseley Harriett Myers Louise Nichols Warren Nichols Johnny Ozlin Marvin Phaup Margaret Rainey Jo Ann Rogers Ruby Seward Douglas Shell Nancy T anner Nancy Jean Tate Deloris Thomas Earle Thompson Clarence Thompson Richard Turner Stevie Watkins B. W. Watson Darrell Weaver Betty Jean Wehry Joan Y eatts Charlotte Harper Katherine Holloway Not Pictured Raymond Beck Harmon King South Mill High School Ju 1911 FACULTY Richard H. Thornton Principal Miss Mildred D. Cook Assistant Principal Miss Mattie F. Ozlin, Miss Nathalie S. Neblett, Miss Emma J. Hunter, Mrs. M. C. McCabe. GRADUATES Amy Lee Smith (Mrs. W. B. Vaden, Petersburg); Miss Alma Floyd Callis (Richmond); Lucy Hamilton Clayton (Mrs. U. E. Wilkerson, South Hill.) PROGRAM OF COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES May 6, 1911 Saturday, 8 P. M. Opening Remarks Hiram Wall, Chairman School Board Anvil Chorus from II Trovatore. Verdi Chorus Sweet and Low. Barnby Essay The Call of Duty-Miss Alma F. Callis Senior Class Song Essay Virtue, Liberty, Patriotism-Miss Lucy H. Clayton Instrumental Solo Miss Bertie May McAden Address Oscar L. Shewmake, School Examiner Chorus Come to the Gay Feast of Song-DeReef Valedictory Miss Amy L. Smith Delivery of Diplomas Chorus Sailing.” PICTURE OF THE ENTIRE SCHOOL IN 1911 Annual Staff Editor-in-Chief Frances Taylor Assistant Editor Gayle Weaver Business Manager Eula Ray Williams Assistant Business Managers Harriette Moseley, Bobby Boswell Picture Editors Alice Carey, Jimmie Keith Crowder Sports Editors Maxine Arrington, Harvey Drew Crowder Club Editor Leonard Northington Head Typist Hilda Thompson Art Editor Buck Feild Circulation Managers Eulia Clyde Crowder, Chuck Wall Feature Editor Nancy Jordon S. C. A. Representative Bill Cook Class Representatives Juniors - Patsy Bobbitt Dave Morgan Sophomores - Jeanene Crowder Edna Jane Smiley Freshmen - Marvin Phaup Mary Helen Holmes Assistant Student Photographers . . .Bobby Bracey, Ronald Quackenbush Wilson Vaughn The first edition of our annual, “Footprints”, was published in 1938 with Sarah Hudson and T. G. Parham as Editors -in-Chief and Mrs. Gilberta Hubbard as sponsor. This was to be the beginning of a fine line of annuals in which the staffs have sought to portray the spirit and pro- gress of our school. It is with a feeling of pride in the past editions of South Hill High School Annual, “Footprints”, that we, the staff of 1955, are presenting this last edition. Sponsored By SOUTH HILL CLEANERS Student Council Of Zhe Student Co-operative Association OFFICERS President. . . Jimmie Keith Crowder Vice-President. . Alice May Harris Rec. Secretary Alice Carey Cor. Secretary Nancy Jordan Treasurer Patsy Bobbitt Faculty Sponsors . . Mr. L. E. Kent Miss Marguerite Trimm CLASS AND CLUB REPRESENTATIVES Bill Cook Eulia Clyde Crowder Frances Taylor Lois Thompson Millie Bagley Ann Leonard Virginia McAden Emily Anne Turner Dave Morgan Jeanene Crowder Johnny Hardage Iris Layne Creedle Myrna McAden Ina Kay Kent The S. C. A. and the progress of South Hill High. School are very closely linked, for since our first student governing body in 1948 the Student Council has been instrumental in improving the school. The name. Student Co-operative Association, was first adopted in 1950 when the school joined the state organization. Miss Marguerite Trimm has been the sponsor for every year but two. The Student Council is a representative body of the entire High School and obtains its object- ives through co-operation with the faculty. Meta Club Bill Cook, Frances Taylor, Jimmie Keith Crowder, Alice Carey, Leonard Northington, Eula Ray Williams, Nancy Jordan, Millie Bagley, Alice May Harris, Nellie Ann Jones, Emily Ann Turner, Ronald Quackenbush, Maggie Allgood, Bill Bugg, Ray Arrington, Lloyd Gill, Marcella McBride, Patsy Bobbitt, Ann Leonard, Peggy Jo Watkins, Jeanene Crowder, Ann Cassada, Nancy Evans, Richard Lee, Tommy Tanner, Johnny Hardage, Evelyn King, Bill Tackett, Barbara Tunstall, Kitty Sue Boddie, Becky Newcomb. The Beta Club ' s for leadership For loyalty and truth; The Beta Club ' s for fellowship A guide and help to youth .... Our club was organized in 1937. Through the years the Beta Club has been an inspiration to the students and acredit to the school. Mayits mem- bers continue to serve wherever they can. ADVISORS Mrs. Annie McLean . . . Mrs. Mary F. Callahan OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer S. C. A. Representative Alice Carey .Jimmie Keith Crowder Millie Bagley Bill Cook . . . Emily Anne Turner Scribblers Club The Scribblers Club was organized, in 1938, By Mrs. Joe P. Gilliam, whom we appreciate. This club has a paper published monthly as we know, TATLER STAFF And when this time of the month rolls round, Each member is on the go. The late Mrs. C.H. Morgan stated that our paper had no name. So she said let ' s call it the Tatler , And today it ' s still the same. Editor Assistant Editor Business Manager . . . Sports Editors Art Editor S. C. A. Representative . Eulia Clyde Crowder Patsy Bobbitt Bobby Boswell Nancy Jordan Harvey Crowder . . . Alice Mae Harris Millie Bagley ADVISORS Mrs. Sarah McBride Mrs. Nellie Cleaton TYPISTS Eula Ray Williams Hilda Thompson Alice Carey Sponsored By SOUTH HILL MOTOR CO. President Eula Ray Williams Vice President Alice May Harris Secretary Harriette Moseley S. C. A. Representative .Eulia Clyde Crowder Treasurer Lillian Crowder SPONSORS Miss Marguerite Trimm Miss Delphine Hatch Mrs. Sadie Blalock As early as 1938 there was a Dramatic Club in South Hill High School with Sarah Hudson as President. Mrs. Gilberta Hubbard was sponsor at that time and served in that capacity until 1943 when Miss Marguerite Trimm succeeded her. In 1949 Miss Delphine Hatch was made co- spons or . We have participated in the county one act play festival since 1950. Our play that year was “The Blue Teapot.” This year we are giving “The Birthday of the Infanta which is being dir- ected by Mrs. Sadie Blalock. Senior Members of the club have taken leading parts in the annual Senior plays. Sponsored By E F WATKTN.S MOTOR CO. Choral Club 1st ind 2nd s°p r anos Mrs. Annie Lou Williams Director ■Basses Or ganized in 1 9 37 , the Choral Club has been one of the leading activities in our school. During these 18 years of its existence the membership has increased greatly. The club has de- veloped a high standard of music app- reciation and vocal techni que. The story of the progress of the Choral Club is one to be proudly remembered. Tenors Frances Taylor A ccompanist FREE STATE LAUNDRY Phone South Hill 377 -J Kembridge 3761 Catin Club Members: Herbert Binford, Tommy Callahan, Iris Layne Creedle, Bobby Gayle, Katherine Hollo- way, Charlotte Harper, Mary Helen Holmes, Sammye Hubbard, Walter Hylton, Nancy Martin.Myr - na McAden, Emory Minnick, Jackie Moseley, Johnny Ozlin, Margaret Rainey, Nancy Tanner, Stevie Watkins, and B. W. Watson. “All roads lead to Rome” . . . Since the beginning of the Latin Club in 1949, the members have taken an active interest in the Romans and their civilization. Through programs, songs and music, and Latin exhibits the club has sought to promote an interest in ancient Rome and its language, Latin. OFFI CERS: President Walter Hylton Vice President Nancy Martin Secretary Nancy Tanner Treasurer Myrna McAden S. C. A. Representative Iris Layne Creedle Sponsor Mrs. Louise E. Bryson Pep Club OFFICERS President Bobby Boswell Vice President Harriette Moseley Secretary Eula Ray Williams Treasurer Bet Warren S. C. A. Representative Virginia McAden “We’ve got the pep, we’ve got the steam.” What could be more appropriate for the beginning of the story of progress of the Pep Club than the foregoing phrase? This popular cheer summarizes the purpose of the Pep Club. Witha pre sent member ship of 86, our club has been instrumental in boosting “school spirit” at the games. Our club membership is open to all who participate in school sports and to those who are genuinely interested in them. During our 8 years of organization we have taken many projects connected with school sports, but perhaps the project that comes to mind when we think back over the years would be our “Homecoming.” As you can see from the account on another page, this is a very beautiful and festive occasion- -just another example of the truly efficient service rendered to the school by the South Hill High School Pep Club. Compliments R. A. GRIFFITH Your Mobile Gas Dealer OFFICERS OF F. H. A. President Alice Mae Thomas Vice President Nellie Ann Jones Secretary Maggie Allgood Treasurer Barbara Thompson Assistant Treasurer Rose Moody Reporter Mary Lou Tucker Historian Mary Essie Walker S. C. A. Representative. . Lois Thompson Song Leader Florence Reese Advisor Miss Frances Wells Chapter Mothers: Mrs. Betty Gee, Mrs. Myrtle Jones future Homemakers Of America Home Economics started in our school in 1930 under the direction of Miss Lucille Price of Chase City. The first department consisted of one room and a part time teacher. The following are teachers who have helped in our department and its progress: Miss Maude Andrews, Miss Ruth Martin, Mrs. Jean Armstead, Miss Juanita Davis, Mrs. Jane Rash and Miss Frances Wells, our present teacher. Fora number of years the girls who took Home Economics belonged to a Home Economics Club. Later a South Hill Chapter of the F. H. A. was organized and has continued to be a very active Club. Several of our members have held office in the Twin County Federation, which is made up of two counties. We have seen many changes since 1930 and now as we look back we can see our Progress. J. 7. A- OFFICERS ADVISORS First Row: L . E . Kent, Johnny Jenkins, Wesley McAden, Harvey Crowder, Johnny Hardage, Char- les Orr, Franklin Robinson. Second Row: Rufus Thompson, Odelle Braddy, Samuel Piercy, Wayne McClintock, Harmon King, Earl Thompson, Eddie House, G. W. Cobb. Third Row: Phillip Arr- ington, Henry Tanner, Willie Lee Taylor, Clyde Thompson, Z. T. Wells, Ray Arrington, Billie Cleaton. Fourth Row: George Clark, Bill Wright, Herbert Thompson, Clarence Thompson, Ray- mond Myers, Warren Nichols, Charles Walker, Donald Moss, Frankie Crutchfield, Bobby Simon, Douglas Lynch. Not Pictured: John Lynch, Dennis Edmonds , Kenneth Edmonds, Gerald Faulkner. SOUTH HILL CHAPTER Under the leadership of its past instructors and of its present instructor, Mr. L. E. Kent, the SOUTH HILL CHAPTER OF THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA has pro ved very suc- cessful. The chapter takes great pleasure in thanking each and every one who has taken part in makingits success. The chapter is built around co-operation and it hopes to continue its growth and success in the coming years. In 1938, the SOUTH HILL CHAPTER, under the leadership of Mr. E. Y. Noblin, was given the recognition at the National FFA Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, as being the most out- standing FFA Chapter in the Nation. It is with great pride that this, the SOUTH HILL CHAPTER OF FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA, fades out of the growth of progress to re-appear under the new name in the advanced consolidated high school which we hope to have next year. Senior library Club {junior library Club Cibrary Club SENIOR LIBRARY CLUB Officers: 1954-1955 President. . . . Leonard Northington Vice President. .Emily Anne Turner Secretary Jeanene Crowder Treasurer Becky Newcomb S. C. A. Rep Dave Morgan Program Chairman .... Ruth Martin Wright JUNIOR LIBRARY CLUB Officers: 1954- 1955 President Emory Minnick Vice President Hilda Mayton Secretary. . . . Mary Helen Holmes Treasurer Nancy Tanner S. C. A. Rep Ina Kay Kent Pro. Chairman . Iris Layne Creedle Sponsor Miss Delphine Hatch HISTORY In 1938 the Library Club was or- ganized by Mrs. C. S. McCall. The Junior Library Club was organized in 1951 for freshmen only. The club for the upper clas smen was then call- ed the Senior Library Club. When Mrs. Virginia Boswell was librarian, a constitution and by-laws for the club was written and adopted. Also the custom of taking a trip to a place of historical interest where a large library is located was begun. Through the years the club has been one of the most active in the school. A meeting, which includes business and a program, is held each month. Members of the club help with the routine work of the library and stimulate interest for reading among the students. Book week is observed each year in many different ways. Bookmarks are sold and the proceeds are used to send a CARE package of books to some foreign country. The club strives to help the school in every possible way. Cheerleaders CO-CAPTAINS Virginia McAden Eulia Clyde Crowder Mascot - Janan Montgomery Eula Ray Williams (Sr.) , Alice Carey (Sr.), Margaret Rainey (Fresh.), Iris Layne Creedle (Fresh), Alice May Harri s(Jr .), Jeanene Crowder (Soph.), Nancy Evans (So ph.), Mary Helen Holmes (Fresh.), Becky Newcomb (Soph.). Sponsored By OAKLEY AVERETT DEPARTMENT STORE Harvey Drew Crowder Co-Captain 1955 football Squad Bill Cook Co-Captain First Row: Charles Forbes, Mgr ., Cox, Griffith, Crowder, Wall, Bowers, Moseley, Cleaton, Wall, Coley, Manager. Second Row: Bell, Asst. Coach, Faulkner, Johnston, Register, Ferguson, Jor- dan, Wells, Boswell, Wise, Coach. Third Row: Dickson, Grayson, Gayle, Chapman, Echols, Cook, Cobb. Not Pictured: Morgan, Cobb, Crowder, Piercy. Chuck Wall Bob Grayson Quarter Back Tackle Pat Register Bobby Boswell Full Back Half Back Sponsored By SMITH-PETTUS DRUG CO. 1929 Squad Clarance Harris Carter Northington James Brame Edward Warren Frank Pitzinger Younger Saunders Joe Gaston Billy Wa rtman John Pitzinger Sam Allen George Taylor Arthur Rowley Chief Pointer Doodle Griffith Roger Grant Jimmy Hawell Ed Vassar The “Yellow Jackets ’’ started out slowly in the beginning of the 1954 foot- ball season but came out with a blazing finish, tying Clarksville High for the District K. championship. We hope that the spirit which was started in 1929 and carried through 1954 will remain forever in the new consolidated high school. “As one team- mate to another, we wish you a very successful career.’’ 1954 SCORES South Hill 0 F ranklin 32 South Hill 0 V ictoria 0 South Hill 24 Chase City 6 South Hill 0 Kenbridge 47 South Hill 6 Clarksville 30 South Hill 0 Courtland 19 South Hill 19 Chase City 0 South Hill 12 Lawrenceville 7 South Hill 2 Clarksville 0 Z. T. Wells End T ommy Cobb Guard George Ferguson Center Larry Chapman T ackle Homecoming Queen Of 1954-55 EULIA CLYDE CROWDER HOMECOMING The first Homecoming for the South Hill High School was held November 14, 1947, with Annie Lou Cleaton as Queen. The Queen was crowned by Mr. Charles H. Morgan, Principal. Since then there have been HomecomingF e s - tivitie s held each fall, with parades, football games, and dances. The annual event this year was a combination of the Harvest Festival and Homecoming. Eulia Clyde Crowder, as Queen, reigned over the entire festival. The night of October 1st was a night of victory as we defeated Chase City in our annual Homecoming football game. After the game we had a dance at the American Legion Hall. The Hall was decorated in blue and gold, carrying out the school colors, and we danced to the music of Pat Pottridge and his band. The next day, October 2nd, there was a parade consisting of a large num- ber of floats and three bands. That night there was a street dance which con- cluded the combination of the 8th Annual Homecoming and the Harvest Festival. .Homecoming QUEEN Eulia Clyde Crowder SENIOR ATTENDANTS Harriette Moseley-Nancy Jordan JUNIOR ATTENDANTS Lillian Crowder-Millie Bagley SOPHOMORE ATTENDANTS Roberta Read-Ruth Martin Wright FRESHMAN ATTENDANTS Myrna McAden-Nancy Tanner Senior Play SEVENTEEN IS AWFULLY YOUNG A rousing comedy, in three acts, written by Ruth and Nathan Hale, was presented by the South Hill Senior Class, Friday, February 25, 1955 at 8:00 P. M. This is the story of the Eliot sisters: Jan, the favored pampered darling, and Nicki, the mouse. The Eliots have just moved to the small town of River- ville, and Jan is in revolt. AtRosstown High she had been chosen most attrac- tive girl of the year, so enrolling in a school with a student body of three hun- dred was quite a let-down- -that is, until she saw Jack Westmore. Nicki saw him, too, and ran into her little corner and began to daydream, as usual, about a fairy godmother who would change her into a glamour girl overnight and one did, a school teacher, a Miss Tilby, who had an amazing gift for catalog- ing people and putting them exactly where they belonged. A thumbnail sketch of the whole situation dissolves itself into what is re- ally a tussle between brawn, beauty, and brains, with brains, comingout on top for a change--which doesn’t mean it’s lacking in oomph- -Ohno, there ’s plenty of that, with Goofer, the football hero, and that double-crossing Jan, who’d re- sort to anything to keep Jack Westmore. The play characters were: Jan - Harriette Moseley; Nicki - Gayle Weaver; Mother - F ranees Callahan; Jack Westmore - Harvey Crowder; Miss Tilby - Eula Ray Williams; Albert - Jimmie Keith Crowder; Ruby Rainey - Frances Taylor; Goofer Peterson - Bill Cook; Thaddeus - Buck Feild; Caroline - Eulia Clyde Crowder. School Song Of South Mill High (Tune: “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp”) 1. Now we greet you one and all Though our efforts may be small And we come again your praises to receive. For with your inspiring aid We shall feel we’re well repaid. For you wish us all success we must believe. Chorus: Sing then of the South Hill High School For her colors true we’ll stand. And we hope as years go by That our flag will wave on high Calling boys and girls to join our student band. 2. May we meet together here With a purpose true and clear. To be better fitted for our every task. And if sometimes you will find That our efforts fall behind Time and patience from you That is all we ask. 3. Life itself is but a school With its lessons and its rules. And each pupil in this school must play his part. Let us then perform our work Not a duty shall we shirk. But we’ll strive to do our best with hand and heart. Written by Mr. Richard Thornton, Principal, in 1912. 5 The South Hill High School cafeteria opened on a very small scale during the depression. At this time it served light lunches. In 1939 it started serving full lunches and in 1940 the cafe- teria was enlarged and put under the supervision and control of the U. S. Government as nearly all high school cafeterias are today. After the high school burned in 1952, the cafeteria services were interrupted for one year. It is now located in the new building with all new equipment and serves an average of 500 meals a day. It is now under the management of Mrs. Harry Mewborn. Out Class Of 1955 Catered High School Mere HIGH SCHOOL BEFORE IT BURNED THOSE WHITE COLUMNS HIGH SCHOOL AFTER IT BURNED OLD AUDITORIUM OLD CAFETERIA Scenes Jirouud Our High School WORKING HARD TRIP LIGHTLY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 1370 K. C The annual staff wishes to express its thanks 10 all those who have work- ed so faithfully with us. 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