Stuart High School - Jeb Yearbook (Stuart, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1954 volume:

Dedication To Mrs. Mildred Hopkins, whose life has become woven into the school life of Stuart High School as a teacher of English and Guidance Director. . .whose gracious and sympathetic personality has endeared her to all as a loving and faithful friend, we, the staff, gratefully dedicate this 1954 issue of the JEB. Jn Honor As Counselors, as teachers and as friends, all of us know Mrs. Powell and Mrs. Moore as loving guides. They will long remain with us as memorable friends of our high school days. The JEB proudly and gratefully wishes to honor Mrs. Powell and Mrs. Moore. Jn }[emoriam We wish to dedicate this issue of the JEB in memory of our friend, Burgess Adkins, who was killed March 30, 1953. Supervisors J. V. LAW Gentleman and scholar DOROTHY HUGHES Truth is the highest thing that man may keep. W. B. WATKINS Hampden-Sidney, B. S. He that won ' t be counselled can ' t be helped. ” faculty CHARLES MOIR Appalachian State, B. S. I would rather see a man blush than to turn pale. Coach and Assistant Principal A. E. WILLIAMS V.P.I., M. S. A man is a child of his works. ” Agriculture MARGARET HAZELWOOD Madison College, B. S. She is wise, who can instruct us and assist us in the business of daily living. Senior Homeroom MADELINE DALTON Madison College, B. S. Library-a sanatorium for the mind. Junior Homeroom MILDRED HOPKINS Radford College, B. S. Our patience will achieve more than our force. Sophomore Homeroom and Guidance Director faculty GERTRUDE HOPKINS William and Mary, B. S. The world is turned memorial crying ' Thou shalt not forget. Freshman Homeroom A ROGENE NESTER Radford College, B. S. Sweet is the smile of home, the mutual look when hearts are of each other sure. Freshman Homeroom B and Commercial EVA MITCHELL Radford College, B. S. Neither maid, widow, nor wife. Eighth Grade Homeroom A and Girls Coach NOEL WEAVER V.P.I., B. S. Let it alone, let it pass. Eighth Grade Homeroom B LILLIAN LEMONS Radford College, B. S. Manners before morals. Home Economics SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS JOHN CLARK - --President SIDNEY SPAHR - ---Vice President NANCY GUNTER - -- -- — - Secretary FERN SOYARS — - — - -- —---- - — - Treasurer WILLIAM THOMPSON.Reporter Mascot Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve. Mascot COLOR: Blue and White FLOWER: Carnation STEVE WILLIAMS LINDA SHELTON CLASS FLOWER Carnation MRS. OPAL THOMPSON Room Representative MRS. RALPH SPAHR Room Representative MRS. ERNEST ALLEN Room Representative JOHN CLARK Your face betrays your years. ’’ FFA 1,2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Degree Team 3, Chapter Star Farmer; MYF 1,2, Vice President; Baseball 2,3; Basketball Manager 3,4; Permanent Delegate to Fairystone Federation 4; 4-H Club 1; Class Vice President 3; Class President 4. ANNIE RUTH CREASEY Innocence is not accustomed to blush. FHA 1; Beta Club 2,3,4; Class Treasurer 2. BETTY FOLEY Those move easiest who have learned to dance. ” Basketball 1.2, 3.4; Glee Club 1,3,4; FHA 1.4; Softball 1,2,3; Safety Patrol 1,2,3. KENNETH GOARD Men may live fools, but fools they cannot die. FFA 1,2, 3,4, Treasurer 4; Chapter Star Farmer 4; 4-H Club 1,2. ELVA GRAY Mingle your cares with pleasure now and then. Glee Club 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Softball 2,3; Beta Club 2, 3,4, Secretary 4; FHA 1; Class Secretary 1; Production Manager of JEB. THELMA GRAY The best work hasn ' t been done. Basketball 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Softball 2, 3; Beta Club 3,4; FHA 1. NANCY GUNTER A good heart is a letter of credit. FHA 1, 3,4; Vice President 3; Class Secretary 4; Safety Patrol 1, 3. ROBERT HALL He who talks much says many foolish things. FFA 1,2, 3,4, Sentinel 4; Softball 3; Basketball 3,4, Co-Captain 4; 4-H Club 1. HAROLD HOPKINS Music has charms alon e for the peaceful mind. FFA 1,2, 3, 4; Reporter 2, Vice President 3, President 4; Permanent Delegate to Fairystone Federation, Delegate to National FFA Conven¬ tion; Glee Club 3,4; Beta Club 4; Class Treas¬ urer 1; Class President 3; Class Parliamentarian 4; 4-H Club 1,2, 3, President 2, 3. MARGARET HOPKINS The true ambition in her resides where justice vindicates and wisdom guides. FHA 4. DARLYNE LIGHT Health, longevity, beauty, are names for personal purity. Glee Club 1,2, 3,4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Reporter 4; FHA 1,4; Class Treasurer 2; Softball 1,2; Basketball 1,2, 3,4, Co-Captain 4. DOROTHY MARTIN Plain sense but rarely leads us far astray. 4-H Club 1; Literary Club 1; Glee Club 1; Basketball 1,2; Safety Patrol 4. BRUCE MOOREFIELD Quietness is best. FFA 1,2, 3,4. MARGARET PUCKETTE A good husband makes a good wife. Softball 3; Basketball 3,4; Glee Club 1,2; Safety Patrol 1,2, 3, 4; FHA 1. CAROLYN RAY Gentle in manner, strong in performance. Transfer from Francisco. Beta Club 2,3,4; One Act Play 3. ALLIE MAE ROGERS Silence is a fine jewel for a woman. FHA 1,3,4. RUTH SHOCKLEY An honest person is a citizen of the world. FHA 1. MARY RUTH SMITH Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Beta Club 3,4; 4-H Club 1,2,3, Secretary 1; FHA 1,2, 3,4, President 3; Glee Club 1,2, 3,4. FERN SOYARS Wisdom is better than rubies. Beta Club 2, 3,4; Glee Club 4; Softball 2,3; Basketball Manager 4; Class Treasurer 4. MARIE SOYARS A good life is sunshine in a house. Glee Club 1, 3. SIDNEY SPAHR Look not too high, lest a chip fall in youi eye. Transfer from Bristol High School. Basketball 3,4, Co-Captain 4; One Act Play 3; FFA 3,4, Vice President 4; 4-H Club 3,4, Vice President 4; Beta Club 3,4, Treasurer 4; Class Vice President 4; Public Speaker at Federation Meet 3; Assistant Business Manager of JEB, Salutatorian. MARY MARGARET SPENCE Let them obey that know not how to rule. ” Basketball 4. SHIRLEY FAYE STONE Great art is an instant arrest in eternity. ” Transfer from Elk Creek High School. Class Secretary 2; Glee Club 2,3,4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Assistant Production Manager of JEB. REBECCA TATUM We must eat to live and live to eat. FHA 2; Glee Club 1,3,4; Class Reporter 3; 4-H Club 1,2,3, Vice President 1; Manager of Junior Varsity Basketball Team 4; Assistant Publicity Manager of JEB. WILLIAM THOMPSON Any man who has a job has a chance. Glee Club 4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3; One Act Play 3; Business Manager of JEB, Class Reporter 4. ERLENE TURNER Contentiment furnishes a constant joy. FHA 1,2,4; Glee Club 1. CLAUDETTE WEBB In her tongue is the law of kindness. FHA 1; Class President 1; Basketball 2; Glee Club 1,2, 3,4; Beta Club 2,3,4; One Act Play 3; Publicity Manager of JEB 4; Good Citizen D. A. R. 4; Miss Stuart High 3, Valedictorian. BETTY WILLARD Geometry is the only science that God bestowed on mankind. FHA 1; Glee Club 1,3,4; Beta Club 2,3,4; Bas¬ ketball 1,2, 3,4; Captain 4, All Star 3; Class President 1,2; Class Secretary 3; Editor-in- Chief JEB 4, Assistant Editor of JEB 3; Softball 1,2,3. SHIRLEY WILLARD The heart of the wooer is warm but warmer is the heart of the wooing. Basketball 1,2; Glee Club 3; FHA 1,2; Histo¬ rian 4. BETTY JEAN WILLIAMS She was a Queen of noble Nature ' s crowning. ' FHA 1,3. EDNA WILLIAMS Wise men may think, what hardly fools would say. ” FHA 1,2,4; Glee Club 1,3,4; Safety Patrol 3. VERA WILLIAMS Obedience is a courtesy due to kings. FHA 1,2,4; Glee Club 1; Safety Patrol 4. Zhis and that Name--Seniors Nickname--Dignified Pet Peeve—Juniors Favorite Expression--I didn ' t do it. Pastime- -Arguing JOHN CLARK Nickname— Franklin Pet Peeve—Keeping the basketball score Pastime--Popping his knuckles Favorite Expression— Psaw ANNIE RUTH CREASEY N ickname— Chris Pet Peeve—Homework Pastime--Going to the movies Favorite Expression-- You don ' t say BETTY FOLEY Nickname— Bet” Pet Peeve—Sailors Pastime- -Dancing Favorite Expression— Oh No! KENNETH GOARD Nickname— Kennie Pet Peeve—School Pastime--Laughing Favorite Expression-- Don’t get so slick about it ELVA GRAY Nickname— Idie Pet Peeve—Getting caught Pastime--Working in the store Favorite Expression-- I’d be ashame THELMA GRAY Nickname-- Tobby Pet Peeve—Sneaky girls Pastime--Going with Pug Favorite Expression—”-” NANCY LOUISE GUNTER Nickname— Louie” Pet Peeve—Disagreements Pastime--Being quiet Favorite Expression — ROBERT HALL N ickn ame— Sunshine Pet Peeve—Science Pastime- -Reading Favorite Expression-- Look at the clown HAROLD HOPKINS Nickname - - Hop Pet Peeve—Sitting on piano benches Favorite Expression-- You don ' t say Pastime--Going to Church MARGARET HOPKINS Nickname— Massy Pet Peeve--Walking to school Pastime- -Studying Favorite Expression-- I don ' t know DARLYNE LIGHT N ickn ame— Hon Pet Peeve—Study Hall Pastime—Going with Dud Favorite Expression— Es DOROTHY MARTIN Nickname-- Dot Pet Peeve--Writing letters Pastime--Fdbling boys Favorite Expression-- Well, I love you BRUCE MOOREFIELD Nickname-- B B Pet Peeve--Meadows of Dan boys Pastime--Being quiet Favorite Expression— I don ' t care MARGARET PUCKETT Nickname— Susie Q Pet Peeve--Going to school Pastime--Going to the Drive-In Favorite Expression-- Marks nix CAROLYN RAY N ickn ame - - C addie Pet Peeve--Loud mouths Pastime--Worrying about Geometry Favorite Expression-- Golly ALLIE MAE ROGERS Nickname— Allie Oop Pet Peeve—Boys Pastime--Preparing her lesson Favorite Expression-- What RUTH SHOCKLEY N ic kn ame - - Ruthie Pet Peeve—Two-timing boys Pastime--Dating James Favorite Expression— I don’t know MARY RUTH SMITH Nickname-- Mickle” Pastime--Receiving letters Pet Peeve--Washing dishes Favorite Expression— Ain ' t that a dilly FERN SOYARS Nickname— Corky Pet Peeve--Gossipers Pastime—Day dreaming Favorite Expression-- Really MARIE SOYARS Nickname-- Rea Pet Peeve--Studying Pastime--Giggling Favorite Expression-- So that’s it, huh SIDNEY SPA HR Nickname-- Sid Pet Peeve—Silly girls Pastime - -B asketb all Favorite Expression--”That ' s tough, ain ' t it MARY MARGARET SPENCE N ic kname— Marty Pet Peeve—Mrs. Hazelwood Pastime--Writing Jimmy Favorite Expression-- You don ' t say SHIRLEY FAYE STONE N ickname— Shortie Pet Peeve—Measles Pastime—Jimmie Favorite Expression— Is that right REBECCA TATUM Nickname— Sal Pet Peeve--Writing letters of apology Pastime--Bill Favorite Expression— Hi, Bill WILLIAM THOMPSON Nickname-- Doc Pet Peeve--Spelling Pastime--Talking to Claudette Favorite Expression-- Don ' t let it worry you ERLENE TURNER Nickname-- Sallie Pet Peeve—Kids Pastime--Going to movies Favorite Expression— My goodness CLAUDETTE WEBB N ickname - - Claudie” Pet Peeve--Erasers Pastime--Fighting with William Favorite Expression-- It beats me BETTY WILLARD Nickname-- Bet Pet Peeve—Studying Geometry Pastime--Playing ball Favorite Expression-- Yes, dear SHIRLEY WILLARD Nickname-- Whirlie Pet Peeve--Silly girls Pastime--Riding in a Ford Favorite Expression-- I don’t know BETTY JEAN WILLIAMS Nickname-- B. J. Pet Peeve--Studying Pastime- -Daydreaming Favorite Expression-- Ah EDNA WILLIAMS Nickname-- Little Nettie Pet Peeve--Being accused and not guilty Pastime—Talking to Vera Favorite Expression— Golly Ding VERA WILLIAMS Nickname-- Dear Pet Peeve—Being tickled Pastime--Giggling Favorite Expression-- My Goodness JOHN CLARK ANNIE RUTH CREASEY BETTY FOLEY KENNETH GOARD Most Dependable Neatest Class Dreamer Most Handsome ELVA GRAY THELMA GRAY NANCY GUNTER BOBBY HALL Most Likely To Best All Around Most Courteous Laziest Succeed HAROLD HOPKINS MARGARET HOPKINS DARLYNE LIGHT DOROTHY MARTIN Most Musical Most Ambitious Most Dignified Most Talkative BRUCE MOOREFIELD MARGARET PUCKETT CAROLYN RAY ALLIE MAE ROGERS Best All Around Most In Love Most Original Most Studious RUTH SHOCKLEY MARY RUTH SMITH FERN SOYARS MARIE SOYARS Most Industrious Friendliest Best Dressed Class Giggler SIDNEY SPAHR MARY MARGARET SPENCE SHIRLEY FAYE STONE REBECCA TATUM Most Athletic Wittiest Most Beautiful Most Dependable WILLIAM THOMPSON ERLENE TURNER CLAUDETTE WEBB BETTY WILLARD Most Industrious Quietest Most Artistic Most Athletic SHIRLEY WILLARD BETTY JEAN WILLIAMS EDNA WILLIAMS VERA WILLIAMS Friendliest Most Original Nosiest Nosiest Prophecy I came from the Pentagon Building after a hard days work. I was met at the door by my roommate, Shirley Faye Stone, who was all excited. Look, she said, an invitation to the Inaugural Ball. You can imagine how surprised and happy we were that Bruce Moorefield, the elected President of 1964, had not forgotten his old class of ' 54. As we entered the Ball Room that night, just whom do you think were the first persons we saw? Kenneth Goard and Bobby Hall, whom President Moore¬ field had appointed Attorney General and Secretary of State, so he could tell them what to do for a change. As I turned around, I was whirled onto the dance floor by William Thomp¬ son whom I had not seen since my High School days. I was surprised to learn that he was now the Editor of the New York Times. As we were dancing we bumped into Betty Willard and Sidney Spahr. Sidney had just won the Grand Champion National Dairy Show. Betty who liked geometry so well in high school is now a geometry teacher. Just then a loud voice boomed out over the loud speaker, whom we rec¬ ognized as John Clark (Secretary of Agriculture) who was acting as Master of Cermonies. He announced that a special dance would be given by Betty Foley, who had just finished a musical comedy, TOO OLD TO KISS, with Donald O ' Conner. Following the dance a beautiful piano solo was given by Harold Hopkins, the famous concert pianist. Pushing my way toward the refreshment table I bumped into Fern Soyars. I learned from her that she had acquired the all time record in typing—300 words a minute. She told me that Marie was now the manager of the Elastic Plant, at Stuart, and was unable to attend because of her work. By this time it was getting late, so I began to look for Shirley Faye. I found her in the midst of a large group. They were praising her on her painting of the Stuart High School, which had been placed in the modern art section of the National Art Gallery. Dragging her away from her admirers, I got her started home. I told her about all the classmates that I had seen and then she began to tell me about one she had seen. Edna Williams has run Martha Carson out of business and has her own T. V. shows. Erlene Turner has overcome her shyness and is now quite a glamour girl. Darlyne Light, who is now Mrs. Dud Clark, is living a quiet life at Stuart, Virginia. PROPHECY (continued) Mrs. James Collins, the former Ruth Shockley, owns a tobacco farm near Stuart, and has become quite rich from her invention of the cigarette for the people that don ' t smoke. Elva and Thelma Gray are now star guards on the famous basketball team, The Girl Trotters. Rebecca Tatum has attained her highest goal--private secretary to the President. Dorothy Martin ' s latest book, How to Hold Two Men, has won her fame. The former Margaret Puckett is celebrating her 10th wedding anniversary and now has ten ears of Corns. Mary Margaret Spence has finished Berea College and is working as a secretary. Margaret Hopkins is now head nurse at Stuart Hospital. Shirley Willard is an airplane stewardess on the new super jet and makes a daily flight from New York to Paris. Betty Jean Williams and Mary Ruth Smith own the famous Glamour Shoppe in Hollywood. Betty Jean designs clothes for the movie stars and Mary is the leading hairdresser. Vera Williams is still single because she has so many boy friends, she can ' t decide which one to marry. Carolyn Ray is now head of the Red Cross Division in Winston Salem, N.C. Allie Mae Rogers and Nancy Gunter are now co-owners of the Stork Club in New York. Annie Ruth Creasey is their bookkeeper. After Shirley Faye and I had gotten home that night, we thought over all that had happened to our classmates and we realized that we had graduated from a very famous class. Class Prophets Shirley Faye Claudette V What would happen if Elva and Rebecca couldn ' t keep the candy store open? Annie Ruth Couldn ' t take up money at the ball games? Miss Mitchell got married? Bobby Hall couldn ' t tell his jokes to someone during Government? Betty Foley lost her job at Mick or Mack? Kenneth couldn ' t drive a bus to school? Shirley Willard didn ' t go to Martinsville every week-end? Sidney made O” in Geometry? Nancy Gunter misbehaved in class? Shirley Faye couldn ' t draw for the seniors? Bdans stopped growing for use in the cafeteria? Marie lost her job at the Elastic plant? and her comb and mirror? Margaret Puckett couldn ' t ride in a black Chevrolet? William didn ' t have a jeep to ride around in? Claudette made below A on her report card? Mrs. Nester couldn’t give a time writing at tbe beginning of class? Mr. Williams couldn ' t injure himself teaching Agriculture? Mrs. Gertrude Hopkins had 12 students in Algebra n? Mrs. Lemons came to school every day? Harold couldn ' t go to church twice on Sunday? Mr. Moir ' s team won State Championship this year? Mary Ruth came to school without being sleepy-eyed? Elva and Thelma didn ' t fuss? Fern got her class money to check out right? Ruth lost her friendly smile? John couldn ' t keep the score at ball games? Bruce grew 8 inches? Margaret Hopkins had to come to school at 9 o ' clock? Dorothy couldn ' t see the East on week-ends? Carolyn Ray went on a diet, (sue would buy a new wardrobe)? You could hear Allie Mae when she spoke? Erlene talked in class? Vera couldn ' t tell of her experiences over the week-end? Mary Margaret couldn ' t become a secretary? Edna could tell something without laughing? Betty Willard lost her ability to play basketball? Mr. Weaver thought of something? The Glee Club hadn ' t been organized by Mr. Watkins? Darlyne lost her comb, mirror, and lipstick, but mostof all. Dud? Betty Jean stopped hearing from a certain guy in the Army? Mrs. Dalton lost her ability to hear? Mrs. Hazelwood had to walk all the way to school one morning? Mrs. Mildred Hopkins lost her temper? Dorothy Hughes couldn’t ride a school bus to work? Rebecca decided to come a school teacher? Thelma didn ' t have candy to eat in her afternoon classes? Elva didn ' t have a way home from ball games? Mr. Watkins couldn ' t have conferences every day? BETTY WILLARD and WILLIAM THOMPSON Snapshots CLASS HISTORY As we, the seniors of ' 54, Get ready to leave Stuart High We wish to leave our history Of the twelve years that have rolled by. As we began our first year of learning With Misses Kitty Taylor and Roberson as our guides. We learned our ABC ' s, numbers, And many things with pride. The Second grade we entered with great joy, Still small girls and boys we were. Very polite students we became, For we learned to say yes-mam and yes-sir. We entered the Third grade with some difficulty, Right hard we all thought it was, But to get by we were right lucky, Because the teachers liked us so much. The Fourth grade we all liked well. Because there was no one that failed, Although examinations were right hard, We made our step forward. The Fifth grade seemed a little different Because we found some new friends left for us there. We all certainly did appreciate them. And our interests with them we did share. A little difficult were the Sixth and Seventh, But we all seemed to succeed, We went to the Eighth Seeming to be pleased. In the Eighth the changing of classes gave us some trouble, And in the Ninth the troubles begin to double. Spite was always thrown at us, Because all the teachers did was fuss. The Tenth gave us a new teacher. Miss Mitchell, And new pupils, Shirley Faye and Carolyn, Much knowledge we gained in biology that year, And two boys left us to go to Critz and Blue Ridge. In the Eleventh Sidney joined us. This year we enjoyed much, A wonderful teacher and the banquet we all did prepare. For the seniors and faculty to share. Many new adventures we have had in the Twelfth, We hope a good name we have left. Mrs. Hazelwood has been so nice to us, And Mr. Wfitkins has been a great help. So we leave our best wishes for all who remain. And hope we all can meet again. For all these years have been so great, Its more than we can appreciate. Historians: REBECCA and ELVA {juniors CLINT HOPKINS President DOROTHY HANDY Vice President CHARLOTTE VAUGHN Secretary BETTY CAROLYN HANDY Treasurer BETTY RUTH RAKES Reporter MILDRED AYERS PATSY BILES ABB BRYANT WAVIE DeHART MARY BYRD DUNKLEY JOE TERRY FRANCIS ANNA VERNE GUNTER NANCY LEA GUNTER BARBARA HALL GILMORE HALL NORINE HOLT CLANTON HOWELL SHIRLEY HUBBARD ALBERT HUGHES BRUCE HUGHES fluniors TOMMY HUNDLEY MARY ANN KODENSKI CURTIS LAWSON PAULINE MITCHELL JACQUELINE McGRADY ROBERT OWENS BARBARA PUCKETT JEAN REYNOLDS MARGARET ROBERTS BOBBY RAY RORRER BETTY ANN SCHILLINGS KIRBY SMART EDDIE SPAHR DONALD TATUM MARY ELLEN WALKER EDWARD WEST BUDDY WILLIAMS NANCY WILLIAMS Snapshots Sophomores Nancy Adams President Johnny Mitchell Vice President Charlotte Nowlin Secretary Nina Lee Bell Treasurer Ernestine Allen Reporter Johnny Adams Ruthell Beasley Mary Jane Belton Ruth Blaylock Jane Bryant Ann Cassidy Jimmy Conway Margaret Creasey Sarah Dalton Nancy Dunkley Bruce Gunter Edward Gunter Shirley Gunter Garnett Hall William Lee Handy Sophomores Virgie Harris Ruby Hopkins Shirley Jessup Camden Joyce Herbert Lawson Donice Jean Light Bobby Mann Brian Mooney Janelle Owens Billy Puckett Bill Ray Jo Ann Roberson Jackie Roberson Dorothy Shockley Daris Williams Lucy Williams Micky Williams Myra Williams Violet Williams Yvonne Williams Janice Yeatts Not pictured- Raymond Vaughn Too Busy freshmen Henrietta Smith President Jo Ann Ayers Vice President Bobby Tatum Treasurer Carolyn Rogers Reporter Cecil Murray Akers David Lee Bowman Bobby Clark Hazel DeHart Edward George Coy Hall Jack Lawson Vergie Lawson Emmogene Light Franklin Martin Lamar Owens Morris Puckett Junior Reynolds Jean Roberts Bennie Rodgers Norma Soyars Elvaleen Turner Eulee Turner dteskmen Charles Fain President Pat Beasley Vice President Hoy Wood Secretary-Treasurer Arlene Branch Loretta Coleman Charles Cox Sara Leigh Dickerson Novella Dollarhite Avery Hall Annie Harbour Buddy Helms Gaynell Howell James Howell Etta Mae Inman Ellen Martin Robert Reynolds Dorothy Rorrer Clarence Spence C. D. Williams Eighth Qrade Frankie Kodenski President Lucille Holt Vice President Linda Owens Secretary-Treasurer Emma Jean Hall Reporter Betty Lou Adams Joan Beasley Helen Brenwald Dorothy Cockran Rachel Conner Jimmy Cooper Bonson Clifton Eugene Dalton Dovie Fain Charles Goad Carol Sue Gregory Frances Gunter Marion Gunter Willie Mae Harris Nelda Hazelwood Darnell Hughes Gilmer Hughes Dovie Joyce Richard Lawson McCray Martin Shelby Martin Betty Jane McGrady Walter Lee Penn, III Virginia Rakes Walter Robertson Eugene Rorrer Joann Shockley Carolyn Sears Arlene Smith Virgil Spencer Sherman Walker Barbara Williams Peggy Williams Thyra Yates Eighth Qrade Joe Vipperman President Bobby Richardson Vice President Nancy Gray Secretary Joan Thompson Treasurer Steve Sharpe Reporter Carlton Biggs Bennie Carico Rosie Clark Ernie Collins Donald Dalton David East Lelia Mae East Marvin Foley Mildred Goad Marvin Gunter Jo Ann Hall Bobby Handy Garland Handy Glen Handy Mary Alice Hatcher Faye Hazelwood Maynard Hughes Emily Martin Geneva Pendelton William Rorrer Sue Sears Emma Joy Smart Peggy Soyars Clyde Spence LaVergne Thomas Roy Venable J. T. Wood ESwIP ffeb Staff Editor - -- --- --Betty Willard Assistant Editor -.Jackie McGrady Business Manager.William Thompson Assistant Business Manager - --Sidney Spahr Production Manager ---- Elva Gray Assistant Production Manager - Shirley Faye Stone Publicity Manager-Claudette Webb Assistant Publicity Manager-Rebecca Tatum Advisor-- Mrs. Rogene Nester A yearbook is the fondest and most treasured memory of a student ' s high school years. It reminds us of the teachers, classmates, activities, events, and sports which we knew and were a part of as students. We wish to take this opportunity to thank the faculty, students, adver¬ tisers and photographers for helping to make this a successful publication. Beta Club - - Clint Hopkins - - Dorothy Handy - - - - Elva Gray - - -Sidney Spahr - - Darlyne Light Miss Eva Mitchell President- Vice President Secretary - - - Treasurer - - - Reporter- Sponsor - - - - Members. Left to right: Shirley Faye Stone, Elva Gray, Clint Hopkins, Dorothy Mae Handy, Sidney Spahr, Darlyne Light, Miss Mitchell. Charlotte Nowlin, Annie Ruth Creasey, Claudette Webb, Fern Soyars, Charlotte Vaughn, Jo Ann Roberson, Margaret Creasey. Myra Williams, Shirley Jessup, Jackie McGrady, Thelma Gray, Carolyn Ray, Norine Holt, Mary Ruth Smith, Betty Carolyn Handy. Nancy Adams, Betty Willard, Eddie Spahr. Not pictured: Harold Hopkins. future farmers of America Members. Left to right: Franklin Martin, Albert Hughes, Bobby Hall, John Clark, Sec¬ retary: Kenneth Goard, Treasurer; Sidney Spahr, Vice President; Eddie Spahr, Reporter; Bobby Tatum. Bruce Gunter, Jimmy Conway, Bobby Clark, Johnny Mitchell, Edward Gunter, Micky Williams, Joe Terry Francis, Coy Hall, James Howell, Buddy Williams, Clanton Howell, Curtis Lawson, Bruce Moorefield, Lamar Owens, Edward West, Herbert Lawson, Donald Tatum, Charles Fain. Sponsor, A. E. Williams. Not pictured: Bill Ray, Raymond Vaughn and Harold Hopkins, President. SHOP Juture Homemakers of America Members. Left to right: Shirley Hubbard, President; Nancy Lea Gunter, Vice President; Charlotte Nowlin, Secretary; Nancy Adams, Treasurer; Shirley Willard, Historian; Pauline Mitchell, Mildred Ayers, Mary Kodenski, Vera Williams, Myra Williams, Shirley Jessup. Jean Reynolds, Carolyn Rogers, Nancy Gunter, Edna Williams, Ruthell Beasley, Nancy Williams, Allie Mae Rogers. Mary Ellen Walker, Betty Foley, Betty Jean Williams, Henrietta Smith, Vergie Harris, Darlyne Light, Mary Ruth Smith, Janelle Owens, Margaret Hopkins. Anna Verne Gunter, Jo Ann Ayers, Barbara Hall Nancy Knight, Patsy Biles, Mary Byrd Dunkley, Norine Holt, Doris Williams, Jo Ann Roberson and Donice Jean Light. Sponsor, Lillian Lemons. Not pictured: Shirley Gunter, Ruby Hopkins, Betty Ruth Rakes, Erlene Turner. HOME ECONOMICS COTTAGE 4-H Club Members. Left to right: Sidney Spahr, Vice President; Jean Reynolds, Secretary-Treas¬ urer; Eddie Spahr, President; Arlene Smith, Linda Owens, Song Leaders; Frances Gunter, Reporter; Loretta Coleman, Mildred Ayers, Nancy Knight, Ruthell Beasley, Rosa Clark, Anne Beasley, Lucille Holt, Carol Sue Gregory, Jo Ann Roberson, Steve Sharp, Norine Holt, Shirley Hubbard. Abb Bryant, James Howell, Donald Tatum, Junior Gunter, David Lee Bowman, Bonnie Rodgers, Charles Fain, Bennie Carico, Jack Lawson. Art Class This class is offered to Juniors and Seniors and taught by Mrs. Mildred Hopkins. SOME OF OUR FUTURE EMPLOYEES OUR LIBRARY OF LEARNING DARLYNE LIGHT Runner-Up BETTY CAROLYN HANDY Miss Stuart Hi Sixteenth Annual Beauty Pageant CONTESTANTS Betty Foley Betty Willard Patsy Biles Shirley Hubbard Mary Ruth Smith Loretta Coleman Mary Byrd Dunkley Vera Williams Nancy Gunter Dorothy Martin Jean Reynolds Arlene Puckett Margaret Roberts Betty Ruth Rakes Wavie DeHart Yvonne Williams Ruth Blaylock Charlotte Nowlin Nina Lee Bell Shirley Gunter Myra Williams Mildred Ayers Shirley Faye Stone Betty Jean Williams Carolyn Ray Nancy Lea Gunter Norine Holt Henrietta Smith Shirley Willard Virgie Harris Allie Mae Rogers Charlotte Vaughn Nancy Adams Ruthell Beasley Anna Verne Gunter Nancy Williams Nancy Knight Janice Yeatts Sara Dalton Nancy Dunkley Ernestine Allen Shirley Jessup Donice Jean Light Betty Ann Schilling Carolyn Rogers Pauline Mitchell Q iris’ Varsity basketball Zeam Forwards: Pauline Mitchell, Darlyne Light, Co-Captain; Betty Willard, Captain. Guards: Thelma Gray, Elva Gray, Shirley Hubbard. Substitutes: Nancy Lea Gunter, Nancy Williams, Norine Holt, Janelle Owens, Shirley Jessup, Nancy Dunkley, Nancy Adams, Ruthell Beasley, and Betty Foley, absent. Eva Mitchell, Coach; Fern Soyars, Manager. GAMES PLAYED AND SCORES Stuart 25 Stuart 44 Stuart 60 Stuart 53 Meadows of Dan 49 Woolwine 47 Critz 53 Blue Ridge 40 Meadows of Dan 24 Woolwine 25 Critz 41 Blue Ridge 37 Stuart 54 Stuart 84 Stuart 55 Stuart 75 Qiris’ Junior-Varsity Basketball Zeam Forwards: Janelle Owens, Nancy Dunkley, Nancy Adams, Captain; Shirley Jessup, Co- Captain; Ruthell Beasley, Loretta Coleman, Substitutes: Pat Beasley, Sara Leigh Dick¬ erson, Norma Soyars, Joan Thompson, Sue and Carolyn Sears, Mary Alice Hatcher, Linda Owens, Peggy Soyars, Lelia East, Joann Hall, Frances Gunter, Rebecca Tatum, Manager and Eva Mitchell, Coach. GAMES PLAYED Meadows of Dan Hillsville Francisco Willis Boys ’ Varsity Basketball Zeam Bobby Hall and Sidney Spahr, Co-Captains; Tommy Hundley, Eddie Spahr, William Thompson, Bobby Mann, Edward West, Joe Terry Francis, Buddy Williams, Clint Hopkins, Johnny Mitchell, Gilmore Hall. Managers John Clark and Donald Tatum, Charles Moir, Coach. GAMES PLAYED AND SCORES Stuart 33 Meadows of Dan 44 Stuart 63 Woolwine 56 Stuart 44 Critz 38 Stuart 52 Blue Ridge 44 Meadows of Dan 44 Stuart 40 Woolwine 38 Stuart 62 Critz 32 Stuart 46 Blue Ridge 58 Stuart 86 Keys’ Junior-Varsity Kasketball Zeam Edward Gunter, Captain; Clarence Spence, Charles Cox, Jimmy Cooper, Brian Mooney, John Adams, Marvin Foley, Bruce Hughes, Coy Hall, Bobby Tatum, Steve Sharpe, Walter Lee Penn III. Frankie Kodenski, Manager; Charles Moir, Coach. Francisco Bassett Fieldale Woolwine Critz Floyd Blue Ridge GAMES PLAYED Meadows of Dan Drewry Mason Mt. Airy Our Memories Tirst Qrade Monroe Blackwell Garland Boyd James Cassady Bobby Clark Donald Fain Leon Fain Dannie Harris Billy Holt Bobby Holt Dewey Holt Melvin Hughes Michael Kodenski Jimmie Law Bennie Lawson Michael Lyon Jimmy Mitchell Jimmy Odell Charles Overby Jeffrey Owens R. T. Plasters Robin Smart Larry Thomas Murray Amos Thompson Thomas Willard Ronnie Williams Phyllis Belton Ann Bryant La Rue Clifton Judith Coleman Judy Conner Nellie P. Dalton Bobbie Jean Hall Betty Sue Handy Linda Handy Betsy Hopkins Redith Hylton Inez Inman Cheryl Mabe Barbara Marsico Juanito Martin Joan Kay Nowlin Helen Williams Sandra Lynn Williams Mrs. Fain Not Pictured- Helen Martin first Grade Charles Austin Bentrice Biggs Bennie Ray Blackard Troy Lee Boyd John Lewis Branch Roger Campbell Robert Clark J. D. Collins Elmer De Hart George D. Dickerson Raymond Fain Donald Gunter George Lee Hall Ural Harris, Jr. Lewis Hazelwood Richard Hodge, Jr. Johnny Hooker James Hylton Gene Lawson Billy Martin Marshall Overby Edward Scott Steve Smith Jackie Spence Patrick Spence Jane Ashby Jewell Austin Nancy Fay Blackard Mary Elizabeth Boaz Lorene Cassady Doris Fain Polly Flippin Sandra Hamm Emma Jean Handy Crystal Howell Sally Ray Martin Nancy Rakes Arzelle Rogers Ann Slaughter Dianne Taylor Jane Redd Waller Geraldine Wood Mrs. Hawks Not Pictured Betty Jane Maness Second Qrade Roger Anglin Michael Belton Charles Biggs Donnice Blackard Arnold Cassell Leon Clifton Sammie Coleman Lee Fain Keith Flippin Jay Flippin Charles Hall Donald Ray Hall Guy Handy Johnnie Inman Clarence Lawson Jimmy Lawson Donald Clay Light Jerry McKamey David Overby Foy Owens David Rodgers Sammie Rorrer Richard Shelton Thomas Soyars Frank Spence Raymond Spence Terry Tucker Mikey Vaughn Nash Williams Anne Dickerson Ruth Rodgers Betty Ruth Turn;r Mrs. Martin Joyce Ann Flippin Gloria Gilley Donice Jean Handy Frances Handy Janie Ruth Hicks Catherine Howell Lois Joyce Louise Joyce Bonnie Ann Law B. Anne Merriman Second Qrade Jimmie Anderson Amos Bowman Rayvone Cassady Bruce DeHart Johnny Elder Wayne Godsey Herman Hall Harold Hall Wade Hamm James Helms Larry Hutchins Junior Inman Tommy Inman Kenton McPeake Michael Newman Phil Owens Paul Overby Walter Abe Powell James Claude Richardson Murray Roberson Weldon Roberson Gene Scearce Tommy Spahr Gary Williams Ginger Cooper Chanda Craddock Ruth Fain Bernice Fain Mrs. Hazel Clark Linda Harbour Comilla Handy Frances Holt Charlotte Holt Virginia Hylton Shirley Inman Lena Inman Brenda Rorrer Anita Morrison Not pictured--William Fain, Janice Vaughn Shirley Martin, Cynthia Zettlemoyer Zkird Qrade Connie Campbell Robert Coleman Richard Conner Frankie DeHart Walter Dollarhite Charlie Fain Lonnie Fain Gary Gunter Herbert Hall Larry Hall Michael Hazelwood Joy Holt Ralph Howell Alvin Hughes Harry Hughes Rayvon Light Steve Reynolds Edwin Spence Leonard Wiggington Ronnie Wood Shirley Blackard Shirley Collins Shirlene Conner Margaret Fain Linda Holt Linda Hughes Jane Hughes Barbara Lawson Dorothy Plasters Judy Rogers Willia Rogers Shelva Spence Stella Spence Fay Thomas Ann Watkins Essie Williams Joyce Williams Mrs. Joyce Not Pictured- William Dollarhite Zkird Grade Harold Roger Anderson Albert Lee Baliles Jerry Clifford Brown Johnie Douglas Burge Harvey Jackson Cassady Brewster Fain Vernon Paul Fain Walter Lewis Flippin Garland Eugene Gilbert John Arthur Gunter Jay Hugh Hall Thomas Ray Harris Guy Holt Leroy Howell Richard Lee Howell Larry Gray Joyce Charles Morris Donnie Nowlin Robert Hubard Penn William Lash Rorrer Sammie Joe Venable Ardith Walker Bobby Ray Walker William West Mary Alice Akers Linda Dale Beasley Patricia Belton Betty Lee Cassady Pauline Clark Frances Marie Coleman Lois Revia Deatherage Lucille Dollarhite Margaret Arden Hall Linda Carol Hall Nancy June Martin Shirley Rodgers Gloria Smart Rachel Spence Jean Carroll Sutphin Dorothy Walker a fourth Qrade Delano Biggs J. C. Blackard Leonard Bowling Richard Dalton Herman Fain Robert Fain Jimmy Hall Leonard Harris Freddie Lee Hiatt Billy Holt Marvin Hughes Harvey Hylton James Ingles Clarence Lawson Leon Lawson Lawrence Martin Richard Martin Bobby Overby Robert Owens Ralph Plaster Johnnie Roberson Donald Willard David Woodall Charles Cook Linda Adkins Virginia Lee Beasley Joann Bowman Madeline Cassady Beatrice Clifton Annette Conner Elaine DeHart Opal Fain Pauline Foster Anna Lee Gunter Virginia Handy Mary Hughes Phyllis Hughes Mabel Inman Jo Anne Martin Frances Owens Mary Jane Robertson Nora Frances Rorrer Glenda Shockley Miss Leach fourth Grade Tommie Beasley Aaron Blackard Harris Lee Brown Akers Fain Bobby Fain Ralph Hall Charles Handy Garland Hayden J. Murray Hooker David Holt James Hughes Ernest Inman James Layman Drew Martin Jimmy McHone Carl Lee Owens Bob Roberts Elmer Roberson Samual Soyars Edd Willard Geneva Allen Patricia Carico Gracie Fain Miranda Fain Edna Foster Leona Handy Kitty Sue Holt Shirley Holt Mary Howell Jeanette Hill Lucy Hylton Rachel Inman Annett Martin Nancy Mitchell Virginia Ann Puckett Penny Powell Mary Ruth Reynolds Lynn Sharp Linda Smart Faye Spence . Mrs. Taylor Not Pictured- Ira Martin Jiftk Qtade Billy Dee Church Billy Blair Clark John Clark John David Clark Bruce Dollarhite Raymond Fain Bill Gunter Clarence Holt Dewey Holt Buddy Hopkins Glen Hughes Grady Inman Robert Lee Mitchell Benny Robert Puckett Clarence Robertson Sandy Rogers Walter Rogers Raymond Shelton Glen Slaughter Lloyd Stovall Glen Thomas Jack Williams Wesley Williams Richard Woods Goldie Anglin Anne Beasley Frances Anne Boyd Everne DeHart Martha Dickerson Judy George Betty Jean Hall Mary Elizabeth Hall Glenda Handy Geraldine Hazelwood Janet Hopkins Judy Hughes Julia Kodenski Shelby Jean Lawson Betty Lee Mann Sharlene Shockley Christine Turner Faye Williams Mrs. Bernice Wood Not Pictured- Blanche Inman Jijth Qrade David Lee Branch Winifred Brenwald Gilbert Collins Thomas Fain Vernon Hall Glen Handy Joseph Harbour Henry Holt Leon Holt John Hopkins Emmett Lawson Ronnie Owens Otis Pack Richard Rogers John Rorrer Dillard Smart Nellie Blaylock Brenda Jo Burnette Sally Ruth Clark Faye Coleman Linda Jean Edwards Delphia Mable Fain Martha Jane Fain Delvania Gregory Beatrice Ann Hall Mary Lou Hall Mildred Hopkins Edna Marie Keene Gwendolyn Marsico Lorene Martin Sandra Martin Mary Ann Rodgers Elsie Mae Scott Mrs. Pilson Cecilia Thomas Priscilla Thomas Rosalie Walker Sue Williams Sixth Qradc Jim Akers Lawrence Cassady Albert Fain Joe Fields Lee Hazelwood Gary Hunt Bobby Kodenski Douglas Light Bernice Overby Franklin Roberson Gilmer Smart Glenn Venable Stanley Watkins Minnie Lou Anderson Ann Ashby Barbara Austin Susan Beach Mary Lou Collins Lille Jean DeHart Vivian Dickerson Dale Gregory Nancy Lee Hall Lula Ware Handy Ruby Mae Hatcher Mildred Hazelwood Dorothy Howell Marie Martin Martha Martin Mary Lou Martin Adeline Powell Betty Jo Rogers Peggy Rorrer I Mrs. Shelton Not Pictured- Ralph Fain 7 Sixth Qrade Henry Austin Jimmy Lee Belton Leon Cassady Thomas DeHart Melvin Fain Leon Gunter Odell Hamm Glenwood Harris Darrell Hazelwood Cecil Holt Marvin Keene John Pendleton Danny Rodgers Edward Soyars Otis Turner Archie Vipperman Vance Willard Mary Lou Bryant Sue Collins Lucy Jane Dunkley Elaine Fain Ola Fain Charlene Haley Priscilla Hazelwood Maxine Howell Shirley Light Lorraine McPeake Eldine Overby Mary Jane Rakes Naomi Rakes Evelyn Spahr Juanita Spence Miss Rangley Onie Walker Seventh Qrade Benny Lee Baliles Ralph Blaylock Louis Dollarhite J. 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