Suffolk High School - Peanut Yearbook (Suffolk, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1943 volume:

SUFFOLK HIGH SCHOOL Published by the Students of Suffolk High School Suffolk, Virginia THE PEANUT 1 ' C tw 1943 ij ur BARBARA GRANT ( J l T HELEN WHITLEY ' Q CO-EDITORS f JOHN WOODWARD + BUSINESS MAN AUER MISS VIRGINIA BRINKLEY , MR. WILBERT CROCKER ft CO-SPONSORS FOREWORD In this, the twenty-first volume of THE PEANUT, we have the honor of presenting for the first time in print the seal of Suffolk High School. This splendid emblem was drawn up by a school-minded student in the spring of 1942 and has since been declared one of the most beautiful in the state. We hope that in the years to ccme you may look back with pride on this symbol of all that Suffolk High stands for, all that she means to us, all that she has given us: the lamp of learning, the cross of spiritual development, the crown of leadership. You may remember with pleasure the part that you played in her development when you see, shining above the shield, the star of progress, whose five points indicate the ways in which Suffolk High strives to grow: socially, morally, spiritually, mentally, and physically. The circumscribed wreath, tied with the knot of friendship, is of oak, representing strength, and laurel, victory in these five fields of progress. The battles fought to surpass the obstacles standing in the way of victory are portrayed by the torn mantle around the shield. Between the covers of this PEANUT we have tried to include all the activities which have carried out the ideals expressed in the seal. Along with this record five seniors, selected by their class as most outstanding, are featured, as we feel that these students best exemplify the theme of this work— Quisque Dat Optimum ' DEDICATION MR. WILBERT CROCKER In the years that Mr. Crocker has been with us we have become devoted to a great man and a warm friend. Always quiet, pleasant, unassuming, and modest of his immeasurable store of knowledge, he has patiently taught and helped us, even ofttimes when we proved very trying. His sense of duty, his integrity, and his admirable personality have won the love and respect of all of us. We are humbly grateful for the guid¬ ance of this amiable teacher and gentleman, in whose sterling character are molded the high ideals and standards which influence the lives of all of us. It gives us great pleasure to have this opportunity to honor him. Superintendent STANLEY T. GODBEY, A.B., M.A. Since Mr. Godbey came to us in 1939, our school life has been greatly enriched by his achievements. Having developed leadership by takiug lessons from one of the best, we are deeply grateful to him for his abiding interest in us and his ready willingness to cooperate in all our undertakings. A graduate of Roanoke College and the University of Virginia, this outstanding educator, in addition to giving us his time, supervises the activities and studies of all Suffolk school pupils. Nor is this all. Mr. Godbey is a leading worker in our community, holding many important positions. He is affiliated with the American Legion, the Old Dominion Roy Scouts’ Association, International Rotary Club, Virginia Committee on Research, the Presbyterian Church, and many other worthy organizations. Principal WILLIAM T. HARRY, A.B., M.A. We are indeed fortunate in having as our principal one who is so capable an administrator and so wise a counselor. His sympathetic understanding of our problems and his interest in us as individuals have made him a true and valuable friend. Our enlarged curriculum this year added greater responsibility and work for him, but we feel that he has handled everything with admirable ease. Truly, it must have taken miracles to arrange those complex schedules into such a smooth pattern. This alumnus of Randolph-Macon and the College of William and Mary is also an active leader in our community, being connected with the Boy Scout Council, the Suffolk Rotary Club, the Tuberculosis Association, and Civilian Defense. Besides performing the various duties of a principal. Mr. Harry has found time to give to our activities his constant support, to our problems his personal attention, and to us his congenial companionship. Faculty FRANCES A KM I STEAD, B.S. Farmvillc State Teachers College Language Arls MARY OLIVIA BASLER, B.S. Mary Washington College Commercial VIRGINIA II. BRINKI.KY. B.S. Farmvilh State Teachers College Latin, Language Arts CHARLES W. COCKRELL, A.B. Randolph-Macon College Physical Education, Science M ARGARET I AUGHTREY. B.A. Westhampton College Mathematics AI)I)IE ROSE ELI.ETT, A.B. Kandolph-Macon Woman ' s College French, Language Arts • h CHARLOTTE AVERY, B.S. Farmville State Teachers College Commercial MARGUERITE BELL. B.S. Madison College l.anguage Arts. Social Studies LUCY BRITT, A.B. College of William and Mary Mathematics WILBERT J. CROCKER. University of Richmond Chemistry, Physics, Preflight MARY EDWARDS. A.B. College of William and Mary Librarian IRMA H. HURFF, B.A., M.A. College of William and Mary Columbia University Biology, Counselor Faculty ELIZABETH JOHNSON, B.A. College of William and Mary Mathematics, Language Arts SARAH LACY, B.S. University of Virginia Mathematics, Language Arts EMILY V. PITTMAN, B.S. Madison College Physical Education THELMA PRUDEN. B.A. Westhampton College Social Studies, Spanish EDITH A. TAFT, B.M. Shenandoah Conservatory of Music Music LEWIS 14 WfDTE. B.S. HampdenlSky ley College Phlfcicifr.c iication (e WHITEHEAD. B.S. „ Washington College Home Economics RALPH F. KOAL, B.A. Columbia University Diversified Occupations, Industrial Arts LILLIAN W LIPSCOMB, B.A. University of Richmond Language Arts E. TAPELLE PRUDEN. B.S. Farm ville State Teachers College Social Studies JANE L. ROSEN BERGER B.S. Farmville State Teachers College Mathematics ELIZABETH REED WEST. A.B. College of William and Mary Language Arts GLADYS YATES, A.B. Elon College Social Studies Cj The Student Senate Left to Right, First Row—Barlowe. Simpson, GobhelL Foster, Hancock, Felton, Harrell. Rowe, Stein Second Row—Jones, Little, Manus, Mr. Harry, Rawls. Cross, Klein, Thedicck Third Row—Hundley, Hell. Hines. Culbertson, Johnson. Bell, Grant Work Fourth Row—V. L. Penn, Wilson, Whitley. Woodward. McC ' lenny, H. Penn, Welch, Whitfield OFFICERS resident.. .James Foster l ii e-President .Jerome Felton Secretary .Dorothy Hancock Sponsor .Mr. William T. Harry Of the students, by the students, and for the students—such is the Student Senate at Suffolk High School. Self-government is actually practiced as students conduct their own affairs. Chief among these are sponsoring certain undertakings for the student body, granting charters to new clubs, and making laws by which the students are governed. Those who carry out these duties are representatives, popularly elected by each of the homerooms and honorary members, chosen because of their connection w ith other important school activities. This body meets regularly to do the essential work of student government. We feel that there is no better way to train us to become the better citizens of tomorrow than to give us this wonderful opportunity to develop and grow in the midst of a democratic government of our own. Eh [KV James Foster Jerome Felton Dorothy Hancock Ways and Means Committee Chairman . Finance Department . Social Affairs Department . Building and Grounds Department. Clubs Department . Athletics Department . Assemblies Department . Bonds and Stamps Department. . Publicity Department . Sponsor . .Jean Rell .Billy Penn .Helen Whitley .Virginia McClenny .Frances Welch .John Woodward Sue Hundley, Virginia McClenny .Dan Wilson .Virginia Lee Penn .Mr. William T. Harry Very closely connected with the Senate is its executive body, the Ways and Means Committee. This commit¬ tee is appointed by the President of the Senate and is composed of students whose duty it is to oversee the various student activities. They discuss im¬ portant matters relative to their de¬ partment and bring recommendations before the Senate. Although members of this commit¬ tee are honorary members of the Senate, it is they who really have the trials and tribulations from planning for that body. The various departments meet regu¬ larly with their chairman and their sponsor to carry out their many duties. Left to Right, First Row—Bell. Hancock Second Row—Whitley, V. L. Penn, Hundley Third Row— McClenny, Mr. Harry, Welch Fourth Row—Wilson, B. Penn, Woodward, Foster The School Board Left to Right S. T. Gedbey, Edwin Coulboume, G. A. Nimmo. John B. Taylor hr F W Godwin, Mrs, S. B. Carter, l)r. O. R. Yates Much of the success of our school Is due to the splendid backing we receive from our School Hoard. The six members of this essential organization meet each month to consider our interests and to solve the problems with which every school is at some time confronted. We appreciate their efforts in our behalf, for it is they who actually see to it that Suffolk High ' s standards are upheld. SECRETARIES We are glad that our Miss Hurff and Miss Jackson are not just secre¬ taries,” but friends who are always ready to help and advise us. Their cheerful efficiency is a great contribu¬ tion to the friendly atmosphere exist¬ ing in our school. Miss Joyce Jackson Miss Essie Hurff In Memoriam OMA HERBERT PARKER, JR. To the memory of Oma Herbert Parker, Jr., who—had not the Lord had need of him—would have graduated this year with honors, we offer this loving, nevertheless, inadequate tribute which was inspired by the magnanimous nature of his character. V e loved him because of his individuality, his pleasing personality, his amiable disposition, and “because he first loved us.” We admired him for his natural leadership, his integrity, his exceptional intellect, and his determination of purpose as well as for his athletic abilities and sportsmanship. It is because of these outstanding qualities, among innumerable others, that recollections of him will influence the lives of those who knew and loved him, always. And as his place among us in life was foremost, so will his memory occupy a foremost place in our hearts, remaining a sacred inspiration and a holy trust to us forever. Senior Class Sponsors Miss Mamie Basler Miss Virginia Brinkley Miss Margaret Daughtrey Senior Class Officers Honorary President Herbert Parker Acting President Frank Jones Vice-President Bobby Stevens Secretary Helen Whitley Trcasurer Billy Penn Top to Bottom—Jones, Stevens, Whitley, I’enn HARRY ADKINS Executive Committee; Glee Club; Orchestra; Band ; A. P. T. P. CHRISTINE BAILEY Peanut, Business Staff; Peanut Picker, Busi¬ ness Staff; A. P. T.P. JEANETTE BALLANCE Home Economics Club, President; Peanut, Editorial Staff; Sigma Sigma; Peanut Picker, Editorial Staff; A. P. T. P. HUGH BARRETT Glee Club; Basketball; On ' hestra; A.P.T.P. ROBERT BARRETT D. O. Club; A. P. T. 1’. JEAN BELL Student Senate; Ways and Means Committee, Chairman; Hi-Y, Vice-President; Executive Committee; Wranglers’ Club, Treasurer; Sig¬ ma Sigma; Playmakers; Basketball; A.P.T.P. MERLYNNE BIITTNER Peanut, Editorial Staff; Hi-Y; Bonds and Stamps Committee; Peanut Picker, Business Staff; A. P. T. P. ELL BRETT Home retary and Treasurer; Hi-Y; FootuMPrp. RANDOLPH CARTER Football, Manager; A. P. T. P. FORREST CATHEY Concessions Committee; Peanut, Editorial Staff; Hi-Y; Peanut Picker, Editorial Staff; A. P. T. P. LEROY COBURN A. P. T. P. IRENE CONES A. P.T. P. FRANK CROSS Publicity Department; Senior Assembly Committee; Peanut, Art Editor; Hi-Y, Secre¬ tary and Treasurer; Sigma Sigma. President; A. P. T. P., Program Committee. NELL CROSS Clubs Department; Homeroom, Secretary; Peanut, Business Staff; Hi-Y, Treasurer; Peanut Picker, Proof-reader; Playmakcrs; Red Cross Council, Vice-President ;A. P. T. P. WILBUR CROSS Student Senate; Concessions Committee; Peanut Picker, Editorial Staff; Wranglers ' Club; Basketball, Co-Manager; A. P. T. P. GERTRUDE CUNNINGHAM Bonds and Stamps Committee; Hodicrni Romani; Peanut Picker, Editorial Staff; Sigma Sigma; Red Cross Council; Playmakcrs; A. P. T. P. Hi-Y ; Football; A. P. T. P. DAVID DARDEN Homeroom, President; VIRGINIA DARDEN Concessions Committee; Peanut Picker, Busi¬ ness Staff; A. P.T. P. CARLTON DAVIS Executive Committee; A. P. T. P. PAIGE EARLEY A. P. T. P. DONAL EDWARDS A. P. T. P. RALPH ELEY, JR. Hi-Y; Basketball. Co-Manager; A. P. T. P. I O R S MILLS EVERETT Hi-Y ; D. O. Club; A. P. T. I . RUTH EVERETT Peanut, Business Staff; Haymakers; Treas¬ urer; Basketl all; Peanut Viter, Business Staff ; A. P. T. P. Student Senate; Assemblies Department; Peanut, Co-Editor-in-Chicf; Athletics Depart¬ ment; Hodierni Romani; Peanut Picker, Edi¬ torial Staff; Senior Assembly Committee; Play- makers; Glee Club; One-Act Play; Cheer¬ leader ; Basketball; Tennis; A. P. T. P. ALICE HAGAN Peanut Picker, Editorial Staff; Hi-Y; Wranglers’Club. Secretary; Homeroom, Treas¬ urer ; A. P. T. P. DOROTHY ANNE HANCOCK Student Senate, Secretary; PEANUT, Photo¬ graphic Editor; Sigma Sigma; Playmakers; Peanut Picker, Business Manager; Basketball; A. P. T. P. TED HANEL Glee Club ; Football; Baseball; A. P. T. P. MARJORIE HARRELL Executive Committee; Peanut, Bookkeeper; Hi-Y; Glee Chib; Peanut Picker, Typist; Playmakers, Historian ; A. P. T. P. JANE HAYES Peanut, Business Staff; Glee Club; Basket¬ ball ; A. P. T. P. ALMA HICKS A. P.T.P. LEWIS HICKS A. I . T. P. MARY HINES Student Senate; Social Affairs Department; Concessions Committee; Peanut, Business Staff; Hi-Y; Playmakers, President; Peanut Picker, Proof-reader, A. P. T. P. MASON HOLLAND Hi-Y; A. P. T. P. PERRY HUDNELL Athletics Department; Hi-Y; Y ranglers ' Club; Homeroom, Vice-President; Football; Bascliall, Co-Manager; A. P.T. P. SUE HUNDLEY Student Senate; Ways and Means Commit¬ tee, Assemblies I cpartmcnt, Co-Chairman; Peanut Picker, Editorial Staff; Hi-Y; Sigma Sigma; Playmakers; Basketball; A. P. T. P. IMOGEN MURDEN Peanut, Sports Co-Editor; Hi-Y, President; Wranglers’ Club, Reporter; Peanut Picker, News Editor; Playmakers; Sigma Sigma; Cheerleader; A. P. T, P. SARAH NELSON Glee Gub; A. P. T. P. JUDSON NIXON Senior Assembly Committee; Hi-Y, Pre i- dent; Football, Co-Captain ; A. P. T. P. BILLY PENN Student Senate; Ways and Means Commit¬ tee, Finance Department, Chairman; Senior Class, Treasurer; Executive Committee ; Sigm.: Sigma; Peanut, Business Staff; Concessions Committee; Bonds and Siamps Department; Peanut Picker, Editorial Staff; A. P. T. P. JULIEN PICOT Football; Basketball; Basehall; Athletic De= partment; Hi-Y; A. P. T. P. NORBORNE POARCH D. 0. Club; A. P.T. P. S E N I O R S BETTY PRATT Concessions Committee; Peanut Picker, Busi¬ ness Staff; Junior Red Cross Council; Basket¬ ball. Captain; A, P. T. P. BOBBY RUDEN Peanut, Business Staff; Bon Is and Stamps Committee; Concessions Committee; Peanut Picker, Business Staff; Sigma Sigma, A. P. T. P. MARGARET SHEFFIELD Student Senate; Social Affairs Department; Peanut Picker, Editor-in-Chief; Hi-Y; Sigma Sigma; Wranglers’ Club; Basketball; A.P.T.P CALVIN SLAVIN D. O. Club; A. P.T. P. JOE SPIVEY Peanut Picker, Editorial Staff; Hi-Y; One- Act Play; Football; A. P. T. V. BOBBY STEVENS Senior Class, Vice-President; Athletics De¬ partment; Executive Committee; Hi-Y; Foot¬ ball; Basketball; A. I T. P. WILLIAM STOVALL Football; A. P. T. P. JACQUE STURGEON Peanut, Editorial Staff; Concessions Com¬ mittee; Glee Club; Peanut Picker, Editorial Staff; Plavmakers; Sigma Sigma; Basketball; a. i . t. p; CHARLES THEDIECK Student Senate; Hi-Y; Wranglers’ Club; Executive Committee; Clubs Department; Baseball; A. P. T. P. ALICE UNDERWOOD A. P. T. P. BARBARA WARE Concessions Committee; Peanut, Business Staff; Peanut Picker, Business Staff; Sigina Sigma; A. P. T. P. HILDA WASHINGTON Peanut Picker, Exchange Editor; Hi-Y; Sigma Sigma; Glee Club; Basketball; A.P.T.P. FRANCES WELCH Ways and Means Committee; Clubs Depart¬ ment, Chairman; Peanut, Feature Editor; Senior Assembly Committee, Chairman; Con¬ cessions Committee; Peanut Picker, Editorial Staff; Hi-Y, Corresponding Secretary; Play- makers; Wranglers’ Club; Sigma Sigma; Junior Red Cross Council, President; A.P.T.P. GEORGE WHITLEY A. P. T. P. HELEN WHITLEY Student Senate; Ways and Means Commit¬ tee; Social Affairs Department, Chairman; Senior Class, Secretary; Executive Committee; Peanut, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Peanut Picker, Editorial Staff; Hi-Y ; Wranglers ' Club; Sigma Sigma; Cheerleader; Basketball, Manager; Tennis; A. P, T. I’.,2nd Vice-President. DOROTHY WILLIAMS Peanut, Business Staff; Playmakers, Secre¬ tary; Glee Club; Hi-Y; Sigma Sigma; Peanut Picker, Business Staff; Basketball; A.P.T.P. REBECCA WILLIAMS Athletics Department; Executive Committee; Peanut, Business Staff; Sigma Sigma, Vice- President; Hi-Y, Secretary; Peanut Picker, Business Staff; Basketball; A. P. T. P. GORDON WILLS Hi-Y; A. P. T. P. DAN WILSON Student Senate; Ways and Means Commit¬ tee; Bonds and Stamps Department, Chair¬ man; Peanut, Literary Editor; Peanut Picker, Editorial Staff; Sigma Sigma. Treasurer; A.P T.P., Program Committee. JOHN WOODWARD Student Senate; W ' ays and Means Commit¬ tee; Athletics Department. Chairman; Home¬ room, President; Executive Committee; Peanut, Business Manager; Peanut Picker, Editorial Staff; Wranglers ' Club, President; Aviation Science Club, President; One-Act Play; Football; Basketball; Tennis. Captain; A. P. T. Pi, Treasurer, Attendance Committee. IN MEMORIAM CHARLES B. GODWIN, III 1925-1939 Junior Class Sponsors Irs. Willard Lipscomb Miss Gladys Yates President . I ' ice-President Secretary . Treasurer . Junior Class Officers .Tommy Whitfield .Mary Lou Bagley .Virginia Lee Penn .Delmar Brown Left to Right—Whitfield, Bagley, Penn, Brown Charlotte Andrews Billy Austin Robbie Babb Mary Lou Bagley Judy Barnes Ida Barrett Henry Barton Thomas Birdsong Alice Boney Norman Bradshaw Louise Bristow Virginia Britton Delrnar Brown Robert Brown Sue Brown Betty Burchett Jane Burchett Marjorie Channell Marguerite Colluro Juniors Juniors Clara Cunningham Jerome Felton Anita Godbey Martha Godwin Vivian Goodrich Jack Hanei Alice Hannah Hilda Harrell Burke Howell I )ewey Howell Lucille Howell Grover Johnson Tommy Johnson Virginia Jones Stuart Kirkpatrick Harold Macklin Jackie Martin Jactiuclin Martin Virginia McGenny Carl Moulds Thelma Myers Robert Parr Virginia Lee Penn Pebbie Piland S. A. Piland Linwood Richards Gloria Rogister Edna Smith Phyllis Story Jeanne Sturgeon Clarence Sutton Billy Taylor Juanita Taylor Herbert Tucker Virginia Vaughan James Wesson Tommy Whitfield Alma Jean Work Juniors Sophomores MR. CROCKERS HOMEROOM l‘resident .Jay Wood Collins dec-f‘resident .Nancy Rawls Secretary and Treasurer .Alice Hannah Senate Representative .Hilda Harrell MISS THELMA PRUDEN’S HOMEROOM ‘resident .Jimmy Pond Vice-President... .Jackie Smith Secretary and Treasurer .Jimmie Godwin Senate Representative .Nick Marios MISS ELLETT’S HOMEROOM President .Jerry Jaffr Vice-President .Carl Holland Secretary .Julia Johnston Treasurer .Alise Marshall Senate Representative .Wallace Klein MISS HURFF’S HOMEROOM President .Bobby Brothers Vice-President .Barney Annas Secretary and Treasurer .Larry Butler Senate Repres entative .Jack Bell MISS WEST’S HOMEROOM President .Forrest Mallctte f ' iee-President .Doris Cunningham Secretary and Treasurer .Polly Vann Senate Representative .Dobhy Barlowe MISS ROSENBERGER’S HOMEROOM ’resident .Catherine C allis Vice-President .William I un 1 Secretary .Annette Jones Treasurer ...Jean Hand Senate Representative .Sarah Gobbet MISS BRITT’S HOMEROOM President .Jimmie Baines Vice-PresidenI .Herhert Grigg ' Secretary and Treasurer .Raleigh Privott Senate Representative .Margaret Rowe MISS LACY’S HOMEROOM President . Nancy AIIkmIs Vice-President .Bobby Saunders Secretary and Treasurer .Jean Kelley Senate Representative .Richard Rawls In Memoriam To whom he has left the memory of a quiet and beautiful life filled with kind unselfish acts. Junior High MISS TAPELLE PRUDEN’S HOMEROOM President .Clyde Green Vice-J’resident .Jane Carroll Secretary .Nell Harrell Treasurer ..Tu’ie Crumpler Senate Representative .Mark Culbertson MISS ARMISTEAD ' S HOMEROOM President .Holmes Butler Vice-President .Charles Tucket Secretary .Judith Smith Treasurer .J ohnson Turner Senate Representative .Owen Little Junior High MISS BELL ' S HOMEROOM MISS JOHNSON ' S HOMEROOM President.. .Morrison Smilher Vice-President .I on Mallctte Secretary and Treasurer .Carolyn Jones Senate Representative .Anne Simpson President .Billy Taylor Vice-President .Eddie Pierce Secretary and Treasurer .Bob Crocker Senate Representative .Sigmund Stein With Our Imagination SPONSOR Senior Class Roll Of Honor David Darden Lewis Hicks William Johnson Mills Everett Alice Underwood GRADUATING SENIORS Suffolk High Has Gone To War!!! In lhi year of 1943 a solier ami determined spirit has enveloped all of us with a desire to do our part in the world’s struggle for survival. This zeal for action has led us to seek preparation for later duty in the armed services and war industry. A good school always acts in the interests of its students and represents their wishes; in these respects ours has lieen one of the liest. Even before the advent of war our faculty fore¬ saw the inevitable and stepped up their curriculum for the students ' benefit. Throughout these trying times our teachers have been friends and advisers, displaying a genuine interest in our many problems. In helping us to prepare ourselves they are performing a valuable service. First to be included in the enlarged curriculum was Spanish, a subject that has been tequested by many. Looking ahead into the cosmopolitan world of tomorrow and realizing the necessity of Pan-American Cooperation, we can easily sec the wisdom Itehind this step. Soon after Deceml er 7, 1941. First Aid courses were instituted under the direction of competent Red Cross instructors. Eight members of our own faculty qualified themselves for instructing First Aid and over 150 students have passed the Junior, Standard, and Advanced courses. The importance of the knowledge and practice of first aid cannot lie over-emphasized, since no one knows when there will appear uninvited Disaster whom War usually insists upon bringing. However, we expect to lie calm and help save lives—not to add to the panic and confusion through helpless ignorance. By careful study and open discussions the Government classes have taught us to become constructive “war citizens. And equally important, we have learned to analyze news and events, to detect propaganda, and to put rumors in their proper places. Already having a thorough mathematics department, we needed only to consolidate the rudiments in a refresher course, which was immediately done upon requests of the students Because of the increased importance of mathematics, graduation requirements now call for two units in this field instead of the former one. The teachers stress especially the ma.l: which is needed to help the Imys as they go into different branches of the armed forces. These courses have already proved their worth. In addition to general science, biology, chemistry and physics, Prellight was added this year. The liasic fundamentals of aeronautics are taught those who aspire to become memliers of the air forces. Our school was one of the first to offer this course when the government advised it. With the world ' s liecoming more and more “air-minded. Preflight will prolialdy continue to play its important role in our education long after thr war is won. Another new course, Pre-Induction Shop, was given us for the first time this Scptcml er I designed primarily for students destined to enter the arn.rd forces or industry, the c ' asses have accomplished many projects since their organization. Perhaps the most important is the completion of many models of l� oth enemy and allied airplanes. This program was approved by the Army in order to obtain models for “plane-spotters. To promote physical fitness among us the physical education classes were put on an all-out l«sis. Every day everyone of us went through a regular schedule of calisthenics until finally we were required to pass endurance tests formulated by the state. Yes. the war curricula, not to mention air-raid and fire drills, first aid detachments, scrap drives, victory book campaigns, salvage “deposits, and war bond and s amp sales, have kept student and teachers alike busy in coordinating our efforts for this war year. Suffolk High School has really gone to war!! Senior Personalities MOST POPULAR-MOST ATHLETIC SHEFFIELD WtLSO TUEDIECK- UfiYES CRQZ1EST SPWEV- ' STORGEOH BEST ALL ROOMD waitlev-foster The Peanut THE STAFF Co-F.ditors-in-Chief .Barbara Grant, Helen Whitley Assistants .Martha Godwin. Virginia McCletiny Literary Editor .Dan W ilson Ft-ature Editor .Frances Welch Art Editor .Floyd Benton Sports Editors .Norman Kozak, Imogen Murden Business Manager .John Woodward Photographic Editor .Dorothy Hancock Subscription Manager .Ravi’s McBride Advertising Managers .John Lilly, Billy Penn, Bobby Kuden, Barbara Ware Bookkeeper ...Marjorie Harrell Sponsors .Miss Virginia Brinkley, Mr. Wilbert Crocker No one realizes how much work and time goes into making a successful annual—that is, no one with the exception of the 1943 Peanut Staff. Planning the theme and out¬ line. writing, rewriting , proof¬ reading. typing articles, photog¬ raphy, art work, getting “ads,” and subscriptions, drawing the dummy”—all these headaches belong to those who work on this production. Hut the staff considers all this worthwhile when the new Peanut comes off the press and subscribers open their editions with pleased and surprised ex¬ pressions, and when we leave Suffolk High, then we really ap¬ preciate their efforts as this year¬ book becomes a cherished volume of memories. Left to Right, First Row—Bailey, Redd, Penn, Sturgeon. Vaughan, Kuden, Lilly, Cunningham, Whitley, Grant, Hancock, McClcnny Second Row—Ware, W illiams, N. Cross, B. Burchett, Biittncr, B. Penn. Everett, Goodrich, Harrell. Godwin, Welch, Miss Briuklev Third Row— ' Whitefield, Brown. Kozak. J. Burchett, F. Cross, McBride. Andrews, Murden, Williams, Mr. Crocker Fourth Row—Johnson, Wilson. Hayes, J. Grant. Darden, Hines. Work. Ballance, Hines, Sturgeon, Myers, W oodward Peanut Picker Left to Right, First Row—Hell, Murden, McBride. Sheffield, Hancock, Smith, Turner, Schein, Myers, Vaughan, Harrell, Williams Second Row—Hundley, B. Burchett. J. Burchett, Maxev, Godwin, McClvnnv. Grant. Hancock, Redd, Hand, Howell, Sturgeon, Everett. Welch, W illiams, Ballance Third Row—Hines, Martin, Andrews, Hagan, Godhey, Jones, Collum, C rum|iler, Bailey, V. L. Penn, W hitley, Cunningham, Ware. Miss Busier Fourth Row— Johnston, Dixon. Miss Ellett. Washington. Biitlncr, S. Brown, Cross. Hines, Darden Fifth Row—Lipscomb, Kozak, W esson, Wilson. Barton, R. Brown. Woodward, Rudcn, Lilly, B. Penn, Cathey, Holland, Spivey Edit or-im-C hief . Neies Editor . Feature Editor . Sports Editor . Exchange Editor.... Business Manager... Circulation Manager. Sponsor . THE STAFF .Margaret Sheffield .Imogen Murden .Ravis McBride .Norman Kozak .Hilda Washington Dorothy Anne Hancock .Thelma Myers .Miss Addie Rose Ellett Inspirational to all the students who are interested in journalism is working on the Peanut Picker. By doing this, future writers learn the fundamentals of newspaper work. All realize and accomplish the three main objectives: to write to the best of one’s ability; to get the work in on time; and to attend all staff meetings. By getting ads every week the business staff makes it possible for us to have this paper, filled with school news and gossip and to see our names in print—at least, once in a while. We owe these students a great deal of praise for continuing to make the Peanut Picker a champion in its class and a real credit to Suffolk High School. The Boys’ Senior Hi-Y Club President . Vice-President . Secretary and Treasurer. Sergeont-ai-A mis . Sponsor . OFFICERS .Judson Nixon .1 lelmar Brown .Frank Cross .Bobby Stevens Mr. Charles Cockrell An association valuable to any school that wishes to grow spiritually is the Hi-Y. In our school there are four clubs and the first that we present here is the Senior Boys Hi-Y, its membership being composed of only juniors and seniors. This year a requirement of all members has been to attend church services in a body once every month. Their response to this measure was enthusiastic as was also their willingness to help in the scrap drive this fall. In carrying out the year’s work, the Boys’ Senior Hi-Y contributed to the Cheer Fund at Christmas and sent a delegation to the State Hi-Y Conference in Emporia. Also an attraction in this successful year was the annual fall dance given by these boys at the Coca-Cola plant. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Charles W. Cockrell, this club is really establishing a place for itself in Suffolk High. Left to Right First Row—Johnson, Martin, Eley, Stevens, Cross, Wills, Tucker. Hudnell. Cathey, Hand Second Row—Whitfield, Felton, Thcdie.-k, Nixon, Brett, Jones, Howell Third Row—Picot, Brown, Foster, Spivey. Holland, Birdsong The Girls’ Senior Hi Y Club OFFICERS President Imogen Murden Vice-President Jean Bell Recording Secretary Rebecca Williams ( orres ponding Secretary Frances Welch T rcasurer Nell Cross Sponsor Miss Gladys Yates Left to Right, First Row—McBride, IX Williams, R. Williams, Cross, Welch, Murden, Bell Second Row—Maxey, Sheffield, Miss Yates, Hagan, McClenny, Whitley, Vaughan, Godwin, Sturgeon, Bagley, Hundley, Biittner, Britton, Hines, Washington, Godbey, Harrell, Babb, Story Some charitable work is always being carried on by these energetic girls. This year they were kept busy nearly every minute with additional patriotic duties. For the Red Cross they painted over one hundred fifty report covers in the tall and every Wednesday afternoon they rolled surgical bandages. At Christmas the club provided a needy child with articles of clothing and toys. Also the girls successfully organized a Bicycle Corps in the spring. During rationing registra¬ tion, every afternoon saw Hi-Y members seizing every chance to be of service by doling out information, ushering, instructing, and registering. By interesting meetings in which monthly a minister of the city addressed the club on a prominent woman of the Bible and by sponsoring the Bible Study course held every Sunday afternoon at the Christian Church from March through April 8, the Girls’ Senior Hi-Y Club really did its part in the spiritual development of students at Suffolk High. The Boys’ Junior Hi-Y Club This group of boys chosen from the freshman and sophomore classes work always to improve their school and community. To maintain and extend high standards of Christian living among themselves and others they attended church services in a body once each month. To promote closer cooperation between various Hi-Y groups, the club affi ' iated itself with the National Hi-Y Council this year and sent delegates to the State Hi-Y conference in Emporia. In school the Boys’ Junior Hi-Y placed boxes for the disposal of tin, tubes, and razor blades, thus aiding the war effort. Also members were very active in the fall scrap drive. In many ways this club has set examples for other young boys to follow. It is in this exemplary capacity that the greatest work of all Hi-Y clubs lies. OFFICERS President Henry barton Vice-President Harold Barrett Secretary Dickie Lipscomb Treasurer Harvey Rawls Sponsor Mr. Lewis White Left to Right, First Row—Bur:hctt. Barton, Barrett, Rawls, Lipscomb, Cohoon, Womack Second Row—Baines, Rawls, Mallctte, - Butler, Dawson, Kirkpatrick, Grace, Rawls Third Row—Collins, Turner, Godwin, Saunders, Sturgeon Fourth Row—Annas. Bell, Mr. White, Ballard, Waterficld The Girls’ Junior Hi-Y Club Left to Right, First Row—Harrell, Darden, M. S. Allwrts, Thedicck, Hines. Hannah, Pierce. Mehalko, Synan Second Row—Grant, Numey, Rawls, N. Alberts, Byrd, Johnston, Harrell, Kelley Third Row—Vann, Hines, Dixon, Cross. Williams, Lacy, Miss Pruden, Gobbel, Callis, Marshall, Turner President . Vice-President. Secretary . T rcasurer . Sponsor . OFFICERS .1 )otsy Thedieck .Margaret Hines .Alice Hannah .Anne Pierce Miss Thelma Pruden Outstanding on the list of this club ' s numerous activities for this year are the many ways in which it supported the Red Cross—by contributing money, articles for service men, and report covers. Complying with war needs, this group collected old hose and cancelled stamps, and worked tirelessly gatheting books for the Victory Hook Drive. Several times they were called upon to help collect war and health funds. Also they gave aid to the Negro children, making and tilling stockings for them at Christmas. Their meetings have been centered around programs in which various minis¬ ters of the city explained the creed and beliefs of their denominations. From these talks the girls received much enlightenment. From these girls, their faith, and their benevolent work, the spiritual support of Suffolk High was constantly strengthened. The Wranglers’ Club Left to Right, First Row—Bell, Hundley, McBride, Sheffield, Whitley, Godwin, Vaughan, Hagan, Murden, W ' elch, Maxcy, Miss Bell Second Row—Cross, Howerton, Felton. Benton, Jones, Thedicck, Hudnell, Klein, Woodward President . Vice-President. Secretary . T reasurer. . Sponsor . OFFICERS .John Woodward .Mar y Frances Maxey .Alice Hagan .Jean Bell Miss Marguerite Bell C rigina11y the Wranglers’ Club was concerned primarily with debating, speak¬ ing and parliamentary law and each member had the aspirations of a young Demosthenes. However, because of many curtailments resulting from the war, all state and local literary contests were postponed for the duration, and so the members turned their attention to the needs of the Red Cross. A representative from each corps of that organization spoke to the club members in an effort to familiarize them with their work, chiefly for the purpose of showing each one where he could best fit in should an emergency arrive. Outstanding among their activities was the important social event of the year—the George Washington Hall, now a tradition at Suffolk High. The major part of the receipts from this affair was turned over to the Red Cross War Drive Fund. The Junior Red Cross Council Because in time of war the need for the Red Cross Council is greatest, its workers during this grim year were doubly taxed with new responsibilities and activities. Therefore, when the Junior Red Cross reorganized for the twenty-fifth time in September, the delegates from all the homerooms of the school determined to accept their share of the burdens, and they have performed their tasks very capably! The success of the enrollment drive was greatly aided by their radio skit over station WLFM. Another of the many activities sponsored by the Council was the Victory Book Drive in which a house-to-house canvass was conducted. With the help of the home economics student, numerous articles of clothing were made. For the Council the Girls ' Senior Hi-Y Club sponsored the Bicycle Corps. Thus has the Junior Red Cross spent another effectual year in its humane efforts. OFFICERS President Frances Welch Vice-President Nell Cross Secretary and Treasurer Sue Brown Reporter Marjorie Harrell Sponsor Miss Klizalicth Johnson Left to Right—I tail, Holland, Darden, Rawls, Newcomb, Haynes. Schein, Numey, Myers Top to Bottom—Grant, Pratt, Cun¬ ningham. Kitchen. Miss Johnson, Harrell, Brown, Cross, Welch Playmakers OFFICERS President Mary Hines Vice-President Virginia Lee Penn Secretary Dorothy Williams Treasnrer Ruth Everett Sponsor Miss Margaret Daughtrcy Left to Right, First Row—Welch, Hines, Pejm, Cross, Harrell, Miss Daughtrey Second Row—Murden, Sturgeon, Godwin, Grant, McBride, Williams, Sturgeon Third Row—Hancock. Barrett, Myers Fourth Row—Bell, Andrews, Burchett, Hundley, Cunningham, Everett Drama truly finds an outlet in this organization which exists to relieve the trials and tribulations of the stage-struck. This club performs a great service by developing self-confidence and the gift of expression in its members. Although the three one-act plays presented this fall were not sponsored bv the Playmakers, much of their success was due to the support of this club. However, “The Perfect (ientleman, which met with the appreciation of all who love to laugh, was the dramatic presentation of the Thespians this spring. The club received a great loss this year when one of its most prominent and active members, Frances Joyner, left to live in Michigan. It has been difficult without her, but the Playmakers have carried on for another successful year. The Glee Club Director .Miss Edith Taft The Boys ' and Girls ' Glee Club make an outstanding contribution to our life at Suffolk High School, and its value cannot be over-estimated. By offering stu¬ dents a chance to express their talents and by giving us fine programs of music, this group developed in the students appreciation of the finer things of life. Under the capable direction of Miss Taft a double quartet was organized this year, being composed of Agnes Marlowe, Anne Johnson, Anita Godbey, Jacque Martin, Bobby Stevens, Hugh Barrett, Herbert Tucker, and Ted Hanel. The vocal selections presented by them in assemblies were very gfjod and met with the hearty approval of all the students. We appreciate our Glee Club and the pleasure it gives us. Left tc Right, First Row—Fowler, Holland, Carter, Allison. Rarlowe, Harrell, Smith, Williams, Sturgeon, Gray, Johnson, Taylor Second Row—Kitchen, Goodrich, Washington, Vann, Penn, Cross, Myers, Godhey, Martin. Haines, Carr, Callis, Gobhel Third Row—Taylor, Futeh, Ward, Nelson, Goodwin, Powell, Britton e Fourth Row—Lipscomb, Wesson, Tucker, Brown, Barrett, Adkins The Diversified Occupations Club Left to Right, First Row—Harvrll, Stovall, Goodrich, Howell, Griggs, Brett Second Row—Slavin, Coburn, Mr. Koal, Butler, Barrett Third Row ' —Sutton, Edwards, I’oarch, Kirkpatrick OFFICERS President . Vice-President . Secretary- T reasurcr . Sponsor . ...Russell Brett .William Stovall .Nathan Marvell Mr. Ralph Koal The Diversified Occupations Program, which was established at Suffolk High in 1938 by Mr. George Koenig, head of the Industrial Arts Department, has been very favorably received by both employers and students alike since that time. This year’s group was coached especially in the studying and the preparing for Army classification tests, since the majority of the class expect to be inducted into the Army by the end of the school year. The Diversified Occupations Club, which is always composed of the Diversi¬ fied Occupations class, has held several dances, and completed their activities by holding an employer-employee banquet at the end of May. The Home Economics Club The students of home economics were granted a charter this year to form a new club under the sponsorship of Miss Estelle Whitehead. In order to stimulate more interest in our school, to perform worthwhile tasks that will help to broaden the knowledge of its members, and to add new equip¬ ment to the home economics department, this organization has engaged in many activities. Garments for the Ked Cross were cut out; successful banquets were given for the football teams and the Boy Scouts’ Executive meeting; and a luncheon was held for a home economics meeting. These girls deserve much credit for their willingness to work for the good of Suffolk High. OFFICERS President Jeanette Ballance Vice-President Frances Redd Secretary and Treasurer Vivian Goodrich Sponsor Miss Estelle W hitehead Left to Right, First Row—Redd, Smith Second Row—Taylor, Ballance, Miss W’hithead, Baker Third Row—Carr. Carter Fourth Row—Jcnnette, Goodrich Hodierni Romani Jeanne Sturgeon Secretary Alice Hannah T reasurcr Hetty Burchett Reporter Jane Burchett Sponsor Miss Virginia Brinkley Left to Right, First Row—Lipscomb, Jaffe, McGenny, Grace, Maxey, Vann Second Row—Barton, Xurney, Bell, Miss Brinkley, Rawls, Dixon, Andrews, Vaughan, Callis Third Row—Jones, N. Rawls, Harrell, Burton, Turner, Hines Fourth Row—Alberts. Lacy, Dail, 1’cnn. Myers, Schein, Haynes, Barrett, Grant, Hannah, Burchett, Sturgeon, Bagley An outstanding contribution is made to the social and educational welfare of our ancient language students by the Latin Club. This band of “Modern Romans” actually make the dead language live by emphasizing its enjoyable side. Many interesting programs were given this year and members were often to be found singing in Latin and playing Roman games. One of the annual projects of this organization is to stimulate an interest in 1-atin among students of Junior High School. For this purpose, a highly interest¬ ing and entertaining play, “‘A Day Without Latin,” was presented before these lower classmen in January. All these and many other activities were under the capable direction of Miss Virginia Brinkley, teacher of Latin in Suffolk High School. The Aviation Science Club OFFICERS President .John Woodward Secretary .Elliott Spivey Treasurer .Bruce Garrett Sponsors .Mr. Wilbert Croeker, Mr. Ralph Koal Intense interest in aviation in the school this year crystallized in the organiza¬ tion of the Aviation Science Club, chartered by the Science Clubs of America, a National organization with subsidiary clubs in most of the secondary schools in the country. Membership was limited to students in pretlight classes to supplement regular classroom work, anti students in high school actively engaged in construction of solid model and Hying model aircraft. The club held two successful exhibits in a local department store, and con¬ tributed to the war effort by helping to complete a quota of fifty different types of solid model airplanes for the U. S. armed forces to be utili. ed tor the training of civilian and military pilots in the recognition and range estimation of fighting planes of the United Nations and Axis nations. Left to Right, First Row—Boyette, Spivey, Garrett, Harrell Second Row—Pulley, Godwin, Rawls, Parker, Woodward Third Row—Mr. Crocker, Mr. Koal The Association Of Patrons, Teachers and Pupils T bn™ jW cW my a rf ™ kcWn. k h«Jh tckool m2 Mer irmamnity ajmcar m lurronj T. fvwUr � • TforH-l,, U.A, «• «f� n ufwn rv pr.tt ' i mi nmjt if k fOfit 4 Ikr C� n� � ur«ly OFFICERS President . First Vice-President . Sec ond Vice-President . Recording Secretary . Corresponding Secretary .. Treasurer . Historian . Parliamentarian . .Mr. W. P. Brown Miss Addie Rose Ellett .Helen Whitley ,Miss Mamie Busier .... Virginia McClenny .John Woodward .Miss Gladys Yates .Dr. Walter G. Golibel This organization shows the spirit of collective cooperation for the good of all that pervades through our school. In normal times the parents, teachers and students get together in regular monthly meetings to get acquainted and to discuss the many problems and questions arising from school life. But this year meetings were curtailed with everything else by essential war activities. In spite of this many interesting programs were conducted from time to time. Early in the fall the members after a great deal of interesting discussion recommended that a Victory Corps be set up at Suffolk High. An earnest desire to help boys of draft age was expressed throughout the year, and the services of two Naval officers were secured to explain Naval programs to students and their parents. For those boys who left for the armed forces in June a banquet was sponsored by the A. P. T. P., this being a successful climax to a successful year. The Football Squad Left ti Night, First Row—Brett, Woodward. Darden, I’ruden, Nixon. Stevens, Foster, Picot, Hudnell, Underwood Second Row—Saunders, Hohhs, Stovall, Sutton, Griggs, Brothers, Klein, Spivey, Birdsong, Pond, Taylor Third Kow—Manos, Eley, Bell. Godwin, Brown, Hanel, Sftencer, Rawls, Womack, Gordon Fourth Row—Coach Cockrell, Manager Carter, Brown. Assistant Coach White 1942 FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS Coach “Runny” Cockrell took over the Suffolk Red Raiders this year after a seven year reign of Cap’ll A1 Hawkins. Although the outlook was not very bright, they succeeded in achieving the District Class B title. The team moved to the half¬ state finals at Covington but were defeated by the Cougars, 26-0. In eleven games the Raiders won four, lost four, and tied three. High scorers for the season were Nixon and Stevens, veteran co-captains. Nixon, who was converted from a tackle to a fullback, scored 56 points to lead Title- water scoring; Stevens scored 37 points. In the early games of the season Suffolk couldn ' t find a scoring punch. They lost to Maury 19-0, tied Oceana, and lost to Augusta Military ' Academy 12-0. Norview and Fredericksburg felt the sting of the Suffolk attack as the Raiders found themselves. Nixon. Pond, and Stevens scored the touch¬ downs. Co-Captain Nixon and Stevens Then came two scoreless ties with Holy Trinity and South Norfolk. The Raiders unleashed their power and de¬ feated Chester and Cradock on suc¬ cessive week-ends. The “Eleven Left to Right, First Row—Brown, Darden, Pruden. Foster, Sutton, Woodward, lludnell Second Row—Brett, I’icot, Nixon, Co-Captain, Stevens, Co-Captain The Raiders played their best game of the season against Hampton hut lost 39-13. Picot completed eleven out of twenty-two passes. Nixon scored both touch¬ downs. Ably helping w ith the coaching of this championship team was Assistant Coach Lewis White and managing the Raiders was Randolph Carter. SCHEDULES AND SCORES Suffolk 0. .Maury 19 Suffolk 0. 0 Suffolk 0. .A. M. A. 12 Suffolk 21. .Norvicw 0 Suffolk 21. .Fredericksburg 13 Suffolk 0. .Holv Trinity 0 Suffolk 0. 0 Suffolk 27. 0 Suffolk 39. . Cradock 0 Suffolk 13. 37 Suffolk 0. 26 Totals 121 107 Coach “Bunny Cockrell Boys’ Basketball Team ‘tP F- Left It) Right—Assistant Manager Cross. Taylor. Co-Captain Howell. Co-Captain Foster. Barrett. Brown. Underwood, Picot, Hand, Collins, Coach Cockrell 1943 BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS Despite the fact that the Red Raiders’ Basketball Team did not win the District Class B Championship, the season was outstanding for the fighting spirit and excellent play which were responsible for the fourteen wins in twenty games The quintet came through with the biggest upset of a rather topsy-turv) season when they defeated Maury High School 38-36 after the Commodores had beaten the Raiders in Suffolk. Twice the locals defeated the strong 168 Chemical Division Team, both times by eleven points, 36-25 and 50-39. After losing twice to Cradock, the Peanuts overcame the championship Admirals 48-24 in the linal game of the season. The Raiders defeated at least once each team they played except Granby. High scoring honors for the season went to Jimmy Foster with a total of 276 points in nineteen games. Dewey Howell hit the meshes for 253 in twenty games. Julien Picot was also conspicuous in the scoring with 169. The total number of points made by the Raiders was 868 to their opponents’ 657. This spirited team was coached by “Bunny” Cockrell, captained by Dewe Howell and Jimmy Foster, and managed by Ralph Eley and Wilbur Cross. Girls’ Basketball Team Left to Right—Manager Whitley. B. Burchett, Bell. Hundley. Grant. Williams. Andrews, Bagley, Carr. Maxcy. I. Burchett, Assistant Manager Godwin, Assistant C a-;h Bell in Front—Coach Pittman, Captain Pratt ’ 1943 BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS Once again the Girls’ Basketball Team has done it—for the eighth consecutive year under the successful leadership of Coach Emily Pittman winners of the Class B District Championship. Only two games were lost—one of those to the All- Stars. The locals easily won three games each from Cradock, Holy Trinity, and Norview. Windsor was defeated twice. At the very first of the season the Carrs- ville girls beat the Suffolk team by a narrow margin, but later in the season they, too, were conquered by a score of 38-23. The total number of points made by the Suffolk girls was 390 to their opponents’ 289. A junior, Betty Burchett, was high scorer for the season with 153 points to her credit. In the first game with Norview she ran up a total of 28 points for the season’s high scorer per game. Those also in competition were Mary Frances Maxey, Jean Bell and Barbara Grant with 81, 65, and 60 respectively. Outstanding guarding was shown by Betty Pratt, Rebecca W illiams, and Emma Carr. Captained by Betty Pratt and managed by Helen Whitley with the assistance of Martha Godwin, this successful team with its remarkable playing and clean sportsmanship is really a credit to Suffolk High School. Baseball Team Left to Right. First Row—Kozak, Underwood, Howell. Ficot, Richards Second Row—Co-Manager Brown. Hand, l’arr. Coach White, Manos, Birdsong. Miles, and Co-Manager Hudncll 1943 BASEBALL HIGHLIGHTS The outlook for the 1943 baseball season was one of the brightest in recent years, even with the many problems that confronted it. The five lettermen return¬ ing from the 1942 squad formed the nucleus for the new club. Three regular infielders, Dewey Howell, captain, Julien Picot, and Norman Kozak returned. Other regulars that were back were Charles Thedieck, catcher, and Herbert Underwood, outfielder. Newcomers who made the prospects even brighter were Jimmy Foster, pitcher and outfielder, and Tommy Birdsong, an infielder. Bascom Carver and Robert Parr also proved very helpful. Perry Hudncll and Delmar Brown were co-managers. The Raiders again entered the Tidewater Athletic League which was approxi¬ mately a six club circuit containing the four old members—Holy Trinity, Maury, Granby, and Suffolk, and two new ones—Cradock and Norview. Enthusiastic support on the part of the students of Suffolk High, intense interest and constant practice on the part of the players, and the excellent coach¬ ing on the part of Coach Lewis White made 1943 baseball outstanding on the Spring Sports Program at Suffolk. Cheerleaders Left to Right, First Row—Grant, Collins, liitlcy Second Row—Felton, McBride, Murdcn, Howerton Red, White, Dy-na-mite Suf-folk, Suf-folk Fight, Fight, Fight. Y-e-a—Team S-a-y—Team We’re betting on ya’!! These are just examples of the peppy yells that more than once spurred the setapping teams of Suffolk on to greater victory. When things looked grave, the leaders roused the boosters into a winning cheer, and again things looked bright. Even in the most crucial moments it seemed that the Raiders felt the strength behind them. Many a time in the fall was Peanut Park the scene of glorious pep rallies and exciting games. 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