Suffolk High School - Peanut Yearbook (Suffolk, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1945 volume:

— — a )■ ' , a c 2 ) KX- ■£■ ■ «- ■ yci ( 2 -f ■ ' 1 P [a rvr aS ' TT r ii { i ' - -+ V XS i f N.t? , | yM i . ri A W. X -i v .jjL - oJ d£ ' -Qy 3Uh(J« ' i 5 ; £ ’. .:■ s) . Jg , - -t .- ... ff - at Ml4 j iir J VL — ' Property Of SUFFOLK-WMSr vor ro HISTORICAL SOCIETY MJii ' ■, 5 f .1 j jl 3 - t y i i y ,Y$ • ' : 1945 Volume XXIII EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Anne Pierce CO-BUSINESS MANAGERS CO-SPONSORS Virginia Nurney Betty Anne Harrell Miss Virginia Brinkley Mr. Wilbert Crocker THE ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF SUFFOLK HIGH SCHOOL Suffolk, Virginia j T 7 ? - - ■ t tz £ ■ j r cy ' CAPITOL Our School CONTENTS Book Page I. Administration. 5 II Classes. 13 III. Activities . 31 IV. Athletics. 45 V. Features . 51 VI. Advertisements . 62 DEDICATION MISS EMILY PITTMAN A friendly smile, a gay laugh, and a heart abounding with love for everyone are only a few of her characteristics which make her dear to every student in Suffolk High. Under her able leadership our Girls’ Basketball Teams have won the honor of being district champions for the past ten years. Not only does she coach the girls’ athletic teams, but she carries on her shoulders the task of making each student a healthy person through good exercise. Her gym classes, in addition to exercising our bodies, strengthen our character by stressing the importance of good sports¬ manship, one of the “musts” for a good citizen. Perhaps good sportsmanship would not reign so supremely if she were not the perfect example of it. Not often do we meet a person so adored and respected by all. Thus The Peanut of ’45 feels honored to have been dedicated to Miss Emily Pittman, our exceptional coach and faithful friend. ADMINISTRATION msm There are certain individuals in our school who help us of the rough and narrow places on the long road )with their cheerfulness and understanding. The Sjtions beld by them closely resemble the offices held by officials of our federal government. who lead us and spur us on to un- the burden of enforc- school, us with kindly eyes to prevent any misd These bodies and individuals are our supermT school board, principal, faculty. Student Senate, the Ways and Means Committee, and its various committees. To introduce our administrative forces is the purpose of this section. CHIEF JUSTICE.SUPERINTENDENT The highest position in our school is the superintendent ' s, held bv Mr. Stanley T. Godbey. This position closely resembles the office of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Just as the Chief Justice presides over the Supreme Court, so the superin¬ tendent leads the school board. Mr- Godbey not only super¬ vises this school, but also all of the schools in Suffolk. He is highly respected by all, always eager to help and friendly to all the students . SUPREME COURT.SCHOOL BOARD The Board, made up of influential citizens of Suffolk, is intrusted with the management of the educational system of the city. By reports from the superin¬ tendent they are kept in close contact with all the affairs of the schools. Any important change desired by the schools must have the permission of this board. Through the School Board and Mr. Godbey many improvements are gained for the students. MR. STANLEY T. GODBEY Left to Right: R. N. Baker, Edwin Coulbourtie, Harvard R. Birdsong, I)r. F. Whitney Godwin, Mrs. S. B. Carter, Dr. O. R. Yates, S. T. Godbey PRESIDENT PRINCIPAL Just as the office of the Presi¬ dent is the highest executive position in our government, the principal holds this position in our school. Our principal, Mr. William R. Savage, Jr., with a manner liked by all, executes the rules of our school and repri¬ mands the offenders. By all he is regarded with re¬ spectful admiration as the man to whom any problem encoun¬ tered may be taken with the sat¬ isfaction of knowing that he is always ready to aid the students. Every effort has been made by him to make our Alma Mater one of the finest. We take off our hats to one who has been more than a principal; more than a guide in time of need; to one who has been a true and earnest friend to all- MR. WILLIAM R. SAVAGE, JR. CABINET.FACULTY The Cabinet in our government is made up of persons who advise our Presi¬ dent and take a share of his responsibility on their shoulders. Each member is responsible to the President for his section of the work. In the same way vhe faculty of our school advises the principal, and each teacher carries his portion of leading us on along the road to knowledge. They are always ready to give Irene Alderman E. L. Applegate Frances Armistcad Charlotte Avery Mamie Basler CABINET . . . FACULTY advice to any pupil; they are willing to assist in any extra¬ curricular activity; they are working for a better post-war world by conveying to us, the future citizens, the high ideals of a democratic nation. In the English Department are Mrs. Willard Lipscomb, Miss Selma Piland, Miss Reed West, Miss Virginia Brinkley, Miss Mary St. Gair Bugg, Miss Marguerite Bell, Miss Frances Armistead, and Miss Elizabeth M arable. In the Department of Social Studies are Miss Gladys Yates, Miss Thelma Pruden, and Mr. Charles Cockrell. Miss Brinkley, teaching Latin, Miss Piland, French, and Miss Thelma Pruden, Spanish, make up the Foreign Languages De¬ partment. Making up the Department of Science are Mr. Wilbert Crocker, teaching chemistry, physics, and pre-flight; Miss Anna Koontz, general science and biolog)’; Mr. Cockrell, gen¬ eral science; and Miss Marable, home economics. In our Commercial Depart¬ ment, which includes typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, and business English, are Miss Mamie Basler and Miss Char¬ lotte Avery. First Row: Marguerite Bell, Virginia Brtnkley Second Row: Lucy Britt, Mary St. Clair Bugg Third Row: Charles Cockrell, Wilbert Crocker Fourth Row: Jane Hardee, Essie Hurff Fifth Row: Mildred Johnson, Anna Koontz CABINET . . . FACULTY In the Department of Physical Education are Miss Emily Pitt¬ man, who also teaches first aid, Miss Bell, Mr. Cockrell, and Mr. Lewis White. Making up the Industrial Arts Department is Mr. E. L. Apple- gate. In the Music Department is Miss Irene Alderman. Miss Louise Sutherland, with Mrs. Cliff Lewis as assistant, makes up the Library Depart¬ ment. Making up the Mathematics Department, which includes gen¬ eral math, algebra, business math, geometry, and trigonome¬ try, are Miss Lucy Britt, Miss Jane Hardee, Miss Tapelle Pruden, and Miss Mildred John¬ son. The final department is made up of our two secretaries. Miss Johnson, in addition to teaching, acts as secretary to Mr. Savage; Miss Essie Hurflf, to Mr- God bey. First Row: Mrs. Willard Lipscomb, Elizalieth Marable Second Row: Selma Piland, Emily Pittman Third Row: Tapelle Pruden. Thelma Pruden Fourth Row: Louise Sutherland, Reed West Fifth Row: Lewis White, Gladys Yates SENATE . STUDENT SENATE Sitting, Left to Right: Turner, Wesson, Hines, Judy Smith, Thedieck, Pierce, Dixon, Jackie Smith Standing, Left to Right: Annas, Green, Sykes, Stein, Parker, Howell, Jennings, Godw ' in, Hohhs, Saunders, Jaffe, Austin The upper house of legislature in our government is the Senate, made up of representatives of the states. With similar purpose and composition the Student Senate of our school closely resembles this former body. The Student Senate of Suffolk High School is a democratic, law-making body. It is run on the principles of self-government for the students. This body meets regularly to conduct affairs of the school. In an election by all the students at the beginning of the year, Jimmie Godwin was elected president and Bobby Saunders, vice-president. Jackie Smith was chosen secretary. The Student Senate is made up of representatives elected by their homerooms, the Ways and Means Committee chairmen, and honorary members attending because of their other important activities. The main undertaking of the Senate is to sponsor projects, to charter clubs, and to make laws. SENATE CHAIRMEN WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE Sitting, Left to Right: Jaffe, Odom, Saunders, Godwin, Mallette, Hobbs, Brothers, Mai ties. Bell Standing, Left to Right: M. Hines, Thedieck, S. Hines, N. Rawls, Jones, E. Rawls, Grant, Smith In the Senate are many committees which lessen and simplify its work. A meeting of its chairmen would be identical to the Ways and Means Committee of our Student Senate. This group is the executive body of the school which plans the work of the Student Senate and brings recommendations to that body. Its membership consists of the president, vice-president, and secretary of the Student Senate, and Dotsy Thedieck, its chairman, with the chairmen of these various committees: Social A ffairs, Assembly, Clubs, Finance, Athletic, Bonds and Stamps, Publicity, Build¬ ing and Grounds, and War Activities. The chairmen of the committees are appointed by the president of the Student Senate, and each chairman selects several students to work with him. Twice a month on the second and fourth Mondays, this committee meets to discuss important school government affairs. Though the members of the Ways and Means arc honorary members of the Student Senate, it is they who have the headaches from planning for that body. SENATE COMMITTEES . . . WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEES Each member of the Ways and Means Committee presides over a committee of our school which undertakes some necessary task over which the Student Senate has legislation. These corre¬ spond to the committees of the Senate in that they greatly lessen its task of governing the school. Each committee has a special task to do. The Social Affairs Committee, headed by Elizabeth Rawls and Ray Waterfield. schedules school dances and social functions. Under the lead¬ ership of Nancy Rawls, the As¬ sembly Committee plans all the assemblies. The Clubs Commit¬ tee in charge of Annette Jones, requires that all clubs have def¬ inite plans and actions. A bud¬ get for the school was drawn up by the Finance Committee with Jerry Jaffe as chairman. The Athletic Committee, led by Jane Grant and Rob Brothers spon¬ sored the intra-mural games of the school and made gym classes more attractive. The sale of war bonds and stamps was kept continuously high by the Ronds and Stamps Committee with Jack Bell, Jim¬ mie Raines, and Forrest Mallette as chairmen. The school is pub¬ licized in the local pape rs by the Publicity Committee, led by Margaret Hines. The Ruilding and Grounds Committee, di¬ rected by G. S. Hobbs, keeps the school building and grounds neat and clean. Peanut Pickers are sent to our alumni in the armed forces by the War Activities Committee, headed by Sue Hines and Sam Odom. First Row: Social Affairs Commit¬ tee; Assembly Committee. Second Row: Clubs Committee; Finance Committee. Third Row: Athletic Committee; Bonds and Stamps Com¬ mittee. Fourth Row : Publicity Com¬ mittee; Buildings and Grounds Com¬ mittee. Fifth Row: War Activities Committee. CLASSES The book of law is a symbol jrff the legislative bodies of the govern meijt nte Jasses of iur sd� dol represent the lower house, or Ke House of Representatives,j heVStu ent Senate represents the-appeTlTm ■ s fne 6 wer hoifefi dif fers fro m thfuppdr, so t he classe s differ fnemi the Student Senate in at they are ' cfTarger bofyar d a tru r ' repres fotid boplei i the Seniors, being the term ft service, falls rtre majoi government a nd the ot her acl [to seiiority, ' fake _ pa7M a le!S ' are Busy in last minute prepa majority of the activities nd witli SeniorS and JuiTfws. T i Junior Highsjufi-beiafl prepar d 1 sibjlity wilfbe theirs. te every year one cftr gttftfuates from sattJ i ndip n- ctffier enters, each of the ne enending line of classes rrmtmts the ladjei UflJ umT jyfop rin Of bei77tl Pl!y «4 the tin s on. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . OFFICERS AND ADVISERS Bottom, Left to Right: J.iffe, Pond ' fop: Vhedieck, Rawls In the beginning of the year the Senior Class of ’45 elected Jerry Jaffe as its president, Jimmie Godwin as vice-president, Dotsy Thedieck, secretary, and Elizabeth Rawls, treasurer. To the sponsors of the class the Seniors owe a debt of grati¬ tude of such magnitude that it can never be repaid. All we can do is thank them for their kind¬ ness. understanding, patience, and much needed guidance. We give three deafening cheers to Mrs. Willard Lipscomb and Miss Virginia Brinkley. Miss Virginia H. Brinkley Mrs. Willard Lipscomb HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENIORS MARY SHEPPARD ALBERTS “Shep” Senior Finance Committee; Peanut; Business Staff; Peanut Picker, Busi¬ ness Staff; Wranglers’ Club; Play- makers; Hi-Y Club, President; .VP. T.P.; Basketball ESTELLE ALLISON Glee Gub; Home Economics Club; A. P. T. P. BARNEY ANNAS Homeroom, President; Executive Committee; Building and Grounds Committee; Hi-Y Club; A.P.T.P.; Basketball; Cheerleader MARJORIE ELIZABETH AUSTIN Margie A. P. T. P. MILDRED LOUISE AUSTIN “Chicken A. P. T. P. FAY BAINES “Fay” A. P. T. P.; Basketball WILLIAM BALLARD “William A. P. T. P. AGNES BARLOW “Aggie” Peanut, Editorial Staff; Glee Club; Home Economics Club; A. P. T. P. _ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . SENIORS IDA MALCOLM BARRETT Ida Bee” A. P. T. P. FAYE BELL Faye Senior Finance Committee; Peanut, Business Staff; Peanut Picker, Proof- Reader; Playmakers; Hi-Y Club, Secretary; Junior Red Cross Coun¬ cil ; A. P. T. P. JACK BELL “Jason Homeroom, Vice-President; Exec¬ utive Committee; Ways and Means Committee; Bonds and Stamps Com¬ mittee, Co-Chairman; Peanut Picker. Literary Staff; Wranglers ' Club; Monogram Club; Hi-Y Club, Presi¬ dent ; A. P. T. P.; Football MARY BLAIR “Mary” Peanut, Business Staff; Glee Club; A. P. T. P.; Basketball JACQUELIN BURTON Jacque Senior Finance Committee; Building and Grounds Committee; Peanut, Business Staff; Peanut Picker, Cir¬ culation Manager; Playmakers; Hi-Y Club; Junior Red Cross Council, Vice-President; A.P.T.P., Treasurer. LAWRENCE ELBERT BUTLER “Larry” Finance Committee; Peanut, Editor¬ ial Staff; Peanut Picker. Literary Staff; Monogram Club; Plavmakers; Hi-Y Club; A.P.T.P.; Football GEORGE B. CARDWELL “George” A.P.T.P.; Football. Manager; Basketball, Co-Manager EMMA VIRGINIA CARR M. V.” Peanut, Typist; Peanut Picker, Typist; Glee Club, Secretary-Treas- urer; Home Economics Club, Presi¬ dent; A.P.T.P.; Basketball. Captain HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.SENIORS ACENE ELAINE CARTER Vaseline Peanut, Business Staff; Glee Club; Home Economics Club, Secretary; A. P. T. P. LINWOOD CLEMENTS “Clem” Senior Finance Committee; A. P. T. P. MARJORIE MAE COOLEY “Margie” Ways and Means Committee; Pub¬ licity Committee; Assembly Commit¬ tee; Bonds and Stamps Committee; Peanut, Feature Staff; Peanut Pick¬ er, Feature Staff; A. P. T. P. JENNIE LEE CROSS “Nootie” Peanut, Business Staff; Peanut Picker, Feature Staff; dee Club; Haymakers, Treasurer; Hi-Y Club; Home Economics Club; Junior Red Cross Council, President; A.P.T.P., Social Committee MILDRED CROSS Mildred” Peanut, Business Staff; Peanut Picker, Editorial Staff; Haymakers; Hi-Y Club, Vice-President; A. P. T. P.; Basketball CLARA LEE CUNNINGHAM “Clara Lee” Peanut, Feature Staff; Peanut Pick¬ er, Feature Staff; A. P. T. P. ERNESTINE DAIL “Poochie” Peanut, Typist; Peanut Picker. Typist; Junior Red Cross Council; A. P. T. P. DOROTHY DARDEN “Dot Peanut, Business Staff; Peanut Picker, Business Staff; Glee Club; Playmakers; Hi-Y Club; Home Eco¬ nomics Club; lunior Red Cross Council; A.P.T.P., Social Committee HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.SENIORS GILBERT PHILIP DARDEN, JR. “Phil” A.P.T.P,; Football; Basketball MARVIN ALAN DUNDALOW “Marvin A. P. T. P. EDNA MARIE GAYLE “Edna A. P. T. P. DOROTHY LEE GENTILE “Dot” Home Economics Club; A.P.T.P. JAMES C. GODWIN “Mickey” Senate, President; Ways and Means Committee; Wranglers ' Club; Mono¬ gram Club; Hi-Y Club; A.P.T.P.; Football, Co-Captain; Basketball, Co-Manager VIVIAN BENA GOODRICH “Vicky” A. P. T. P.; Basketball RAYMOND SAUNDERS GORDON “Ray” Senior Finance Committee; Wrang¬ lers ' Club, President; Monogram Club; Playmakers; Hi-Y Club, Sec¬ retary and Treasurer; A. P. T. P.; Tennis ALLIE ELIZABETH GRACE “Allie B.” Peanut, Business Staff; Peanut Picker, Editorial Sta ff; Playmakers; Hi-Y Club; Junior Red Cross Coun¬ cil, Treasurer ; A. P. T. P. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENIORS JANE AUGUSTA GRANT Janie” Ways and Means Committee; Ath¬ letic Committee, Co-Chairman; As¬ sembly Committee; Peanut, Literary Staff; Peanut Picker, Feature Staff; Glee Club; Playmakcrs, Secretary; Hi-Y Club; A. P. T. P.; Basketball; Tennis; Cheerleader CHAPPLE HANCOCK “Chap” A. P. T. P. BETTY ANNE HARRELL Pug” Peanut, Co-Business Manager; Peanut Picker, Heads Editor; A. P. T. P. BARBARA ANNE HAYNES Babs Senior Finance Committee; Finance Committee; Athletic Committee; So¬ cial Affairs Committee; Peanut Picker. Literary Staff; Playmakcrs; Hi-Y Club; A.P.T.P.; Basketball MARGARET HINES “Margaret Ways and Means Committee; Pub¬ licity Committee, Chairman; Peanut Picker, Editor-in-Chief; Sigma Sig¬ ma; Hi-Y Club. Treasurer; A.P.T.P. G. S. HOBBS “G. S. Executive Committee; Ways and Means Committee; Building and Grounds Committee, Chairman; Wranglers’ Gub; Monogram Club; Hi-Y Club; A.P.T.P.; Basketball. Co-Captain; Football; Baseball; Tennis VIRGIE HOGGARD “Virgie” Home Economics Gub; A.P.T.P. CARL HOLLAND “Carl” Monogram Club; A.P.T.P.; Basketball; Baseball House of Representatives .SENIORS DAVID GILBERT HURLBURT “Dave” Glee Club; Monogram Club; Hi-Y Club; A.P.T.P.; Football; Tennis JERRY JAFFE Jerry” Senior Class President; Senior Fi¬ nance Committee, Co-Chairman; Ex¬ ecutive Committee; Finance Commit¬ tee. Chairman; Wranglers’ Club; Playmakcrs; A.P.T.P.; Tennis JAMES KIRKPATRICK Kirk” Peanut, Literary Staff; Peanut Picker, Literary Staff; Monogram Club; Sigma Sigma; Hi-Y Club; A.P.T.P.; Football CATHERINE LAWYER Peanut, Business Staff; Peanut Picker, Business Staff; A.P.T.P. RICHARD HARRISON LIPSCOMB Senior Finance Committee; Wrang¬ lers ' Club; Hi-Y Club; Tennis; A. P. T. P. NICK MANOS Greek Homeroom, President; Wranglers’ Club; Monogram Club, President; Hi-Y Club; A.P.T.P.; Football. Co- Captain ; Basketball BETTY MARCH “Betty” Glee Club; A. P. T. P. ANITA MURIEL McBRIDE “Muriel” Peanut Picker. Editorial Staff; A. P. T. P. ANNA MARIE MEHALKO “Anna” Hi-Y Club; A. P.T. P. VIRGINIA LEE NURNEY Senior Finance Committee; Social Affairs Committee; Assembly Com¬ mittee; Peanut, Co-Business Man¬ ager; Wringlers’ Club; Playmakcrs; Junior Red Cross Council; A.P.T.P. House of Representatives .SENIORS SAMUEL SHAFFER ODOM “Sam” Homeroom, Vice-President; Senior Finance Committee; Ways and Means Committee; Social Affairs Commit¬ tee; Assembly Committee; War Ac¬ tivities Committee, Co-Chairman; Peanut, Business Staff; Peanut Picker, Business Staff; Wranglers ' Club; Playmakers; A. P. T. P. RAYMOND LONNIE PARKER, JR. Ace” Monogram Club; A. P. T. P.; Football; Baseball ANNE MARTIN PRICE “Anne ' ' Senate; Finance Committee; Peanut, Editor-in-Chief; Peanut Picker. Re¬ porter; Sigma Sigma, Vice-Presi¬ dent; A. P. T. P. JIMMY POND Cakes” Senior Class, Vice-President; Social Affairs Committee; Monogram Club; Hi-Y Club; A. P. T. P. Basketball; Baseball RICHARD HOLLAND RAWLES, JR. “Dick ' ' Senior Finance Committee; Mono¬ gram Club; Hi-Y Club; A.P.T.P.; Basketball; Baseball ELIZABETH DARDEN RAWLS Ibby” Senior Class, Treasurer; Senior Fi¬ nance Committee; Executive Com¬ mittee; Ways and Means Committee; Social Affairs Committee, Chairman; Peanut, Literary Staff; Peanut Picker, Editorial Staff; Wranglers ' Club, Reporter; Hi-Y Club; Junior Red Cross Council; A. P. T. P. NANCY ELIZABETH RAWLS “Nancy” Senior Finance Committee; Ways and Means Committee; Building and Grounds Committee; Assembly Com¬ mittee, Chairman; Peanut, Business Staff; Peanut Picker, Exchange Ed¬ itor ; Wranglers ' Club, Secretary; Hi-Y Club; A. P. T. P.; Basketball. Manager BETTY ANNE RODGERS “Betty” Peanut Picker, Business Staff; Home Economics Club; A.P.T.P.; Basketball SYLVIA ANN SCHEIN Sylvia” Senior Finance Committee, Co-Chair¬ man ; Peanut, Literary Staff; Peanut Picker, Business Manager; Wrang¬ lers’ Club, Vice-President; Junior Red Cross Council; A. P. T. P. JOHANNA LEE SHALLCROSS “Jo” Peanut, Typist; Peanut Picker, Head Typist; A. P. T. P. House of Representatives .SENIORS JACQUELINE SMITH “Jackie” Senate, Secretary; Ways and Means Committee, Secretary; Peanut, Fea¬ ture Staff; Peanut Picker; Feature Staff; A. P. T. P.; Cheerleader ELIZABETH MONROE SMITH Ebbie Peanut Picker. Business Staff; Glee Club; Home Economics Club; A. P. T. P RICHARD LEONARD STAUB “Silk” Monogram Club; Playmakers; A. P. T. P.; Foot ball HOWARD STURGEON “Fish” Social Affairs Commit lee; Hi-Y Club; A. P. T. P.; Cheerleader MAURINE SYNAN Maurine” Peanut, Literary Staff, Peanut Pick¬ er. Literary Staff; Glee Club, Presi¬ dent and Accompanist; Junior Red Cross Council, Secretary; A.P.T.P. JOHN RICHARD TAYLOR. JR. “Cow” Senior Finance Committee; Peanut, Typist; Peanut Picker, Typist; Glee Club; A. P. T. P. DOROTHEA ANN THEDIECK “Dotsy” Senior Class, Secretary; Executive Committee; Senate; Ways and Means Committee. Chairman; Peanut, Lit¬ erary Staff; Sigma Sigma, President; A.P.T.P,, Vice-President; Basketball BETTY EMILY TURNER “Dimples” A. P. T. P. FRANK WOMACK Athletic Committee ; Monogram Club; Hi-Y Club; A.P.T.P.; Football; Baseball HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. JUNIOR OFFICERS AND ADVISERS Sitting, Left to Right: Miss Koontz, Miss Avery, Alberts, Kelley Standing: Haines, Miss Yates, Harrett In the beginning of the year the Junior Class of ’45 elected Jimmie Haines as their president, Harold Harrett as vice-president, Jean Kelley as secretary, and Nancy Alberts as treasurer. Miss Gladys Yates, Miss Charlotte Avery, and Miss Anna Koontz made an outstanding performance in their task of being Junior sponsors this year. JUNIORS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nancy Alberts R. B. Austin Jean Babb Jimmy Baines Mildred Baines James Bangley Bobby Barlow Harold Barrett Haywood Briggs Herbert Briggs Bob Brothers Martha Bryant Clarice Byrd Catherine C ' allis Jane Carroll James Causey Curtis Copeland Tube Crumpler I )ot Cunningham . JUNIORS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Christine Hail Helen Darden Worth Davenpor t Betty Dixon Catherine Duke William Dunn Barbara Earley Elizat eth Fowler Jean Gray Sarah Gobbel Thomas Goode Frances Hall Dot Hancock Jean Hanel Mildred Harrell Nell Harrell Louise Harris Sue Hines Charmaine Holland Mary Lee Holland JUNIORS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Violet Holland Alice Hosier Jarvis Howell George Hurley Bill Jennings George Jernigan Anne Johnson Juliette Johnson Annette Jones Jean Kelley Rachael King Martha Kitchen Jane Klein Jackie Lilly Forrest Mallettc Alise Marshall Thomas Marshall Leslie Nelmns Bessie Nelson Virginia Norfleet HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JUNIORS Jack Numey Louise O’Neal Rolierl Parker Betty Powell Raleigh I’rivott Evelyn Putnam Henry Rawlcs Mary Helen Rawles Margaret Rowe Bobby Saunders Cole Saunders Calvin Schadel Robert Smith George Solomon Nan Taylor Randolph Turner Roy Turner Polly Vann Edwin Vaughan Sara Ward Harry Westncdge John Williams Marvin Williams HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SOPHOMORES TENTH GRADE CHARLES TUCKER. President JUDY SMITH. Senate Representative MISS TAPELLE PRUDEN. Teacher DON MALLETTE. President CLYDE GREEN. Senate Representative MISS THELMA PRUDEN. Teacher FLORENCE RAWLS. . President MISS REED WEST. JACK ANNAS. . Teacher Senate Representative HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FRESHMEN T 1 1 ■ 0 ■ } ] i i r 1 ' £ J M Aft , ! ; ■ jJL ikjl ! ifii NINTH GRADE MARIE COBB. President SIGMUND STEIN. Senate Representative MISS JANE HARDEE. Teacher BILLY ALLEN. President MRS. WARREN TAYLOR. ANNE BELL. President MARJORIE BAKER. Senate Representative MISS LUCY BRITT. Teacher HELEN WESSON. . Setiate Representative HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES .... JUNIOR HIGHS EIGHTH GRADE PARKER CROSS. President SAMMY AUSTIN. Senate Representative MISS FRANCES ARM I STEAD. Teacher HOBBY SPIVEY. President RICHARD SYKES.S etiale Representative MISS MARGUERITE BELL. Teacher BILL BARNES. DON HOW EL I. MISS ELIZABETH MARABLE. . President Senate Representative . Teacher BETTY HANCOCK.. MARY C. THOMAS.. MISS MARY BUGG . President Senate Representative . Teacher ACTIVITIES (important division of our c ynmissi fil) bureaus Tlivisioi fiich ore called b jha first l t lierefore, mak§ upoa ' mass of alpha Thesearer ' IrTV many ways s?milar to catidnsj V r t o v c Paclr of these gpveWiVierwo reups w do a certain jcb $hioh was ne e scrry Tor tl tioning of our gtpernViVif wcewise our ganized with sdni definite purpose in mind help to fixate a Wfelt-rounded character in each the group f tions, many title and, organizations. i t s and publi- . — we £ jbo whicn would student. Nof MK of VHesooclubs correspond to a sing in particrnao Wj) xYrr [ ° $? VP s as 0 w ole in that they hav9 crewmtef Ma necessar ward tl fcscomplishment of roe ultinS! th( teftubli tions in our sch nd THE KEArrui, Hjr ► Congressional K b crd and . Our Junior toss and is connected This si clearly sho l good future| nizations, n making First Row, Top to Holtom —I Jail, J. L. Cross, Gobbel, Jones, Schein, Cooley, Pierce, Lawyer V. Numey, Harrell Second Roic —(Odom, Parker, Darden, Dixon, N. Rawls, Byrd, Cunningham, Vann, N. Taylor Grant, E. Rawls, Burton, Miss Brinkley, Mr. Crocker, Shallcross Third Row —Butler, Bullock, J. Numey, J. Taylor, Kirkpatrick, Rowe, Synan, Blair M. S. Alberts, Carr, M. Cross, Grace, V. Holland, Barlow, Carter, Bell, M. L. Holland N. Alberts, Thcdieck, Fowler, Smith, Hines The Congressional Directory is the annual publication of Congress. The Peanut is the yearbook of Suffolk High. In striving to attain their goal, a gooff yearbook, the individuals on the staff have the opportunity to test their abi’ity in the journalistic field. Soon after school started, our editor-in-chief, Anne Pierce, began getting together the workers. Nancy Alberts and Hetty Dixon were chosen as assistant editors. After a theme had been decided upon, the linking together of the annual and its theme caused much guarded whispering among the privileged few who had helped plan the yearbook. Then on that memorable day in October all clubs and organizations assembled in the beauty spots of Suffolk High School and had their pictures taken. We can still hear Mr. Hamblin saying to each succeeding group, “This is the best picture I’ve taken today. After the “dummy” was finished, work on the articles began. The art work was drawn by Bill Jennings, Jackie Smith, and Margie Cooley. This involved hard labor and many headaches for the staff. It is the sole aim of the annual workers to produce a yearb x k depicting the happy scenes in Suffolk High. The staff hopes that you w-ill believe this aim attained and always cherish The Peanut of ’45. PEANUT PICKER Another publication of Suffolk High is the Peanut Picker, the weekly newspaper. This paper closely resembles the Congressional Record, the weekly newspaper of Congress. The Peanut Picker presents another opportunity for the students to enter journalism. With each edition, the staff of the Peanut Picker keeps in mind the three main objectives—to write to the best of one’s ability, to get articles in on time, and to attend all staff meetings. Our capable editor-in-chief. Margaret Hines, is often seen running around collecting articles and assembling the copy on paper. The competent and efficient workers, making up the editorial staff who aid her are Retty Anne Harrell, heads editor; Sue Hines, news editor; Annette Jones, feature editor; James Kirkpatrick, sports editor; and Jack Bell, columnist. The other important section of the workers is the business staff, expertly led by Sylvia Schein, the business manager. She is assisted by Nancy Rawls, exchange editor; Jacquelin Burton, circulation manager; and Johanna Shallcross, head typist. The task of this group is to make the paper self-supporting, of which securing ads and subscriptions for the paper constitutes the majority of the work. Again the paper is sponsored expertly by Miss Mamie Basler. Tuesday is the best day of the week because of the arrival of the Peanut Picker at that time. GIRLS ' GLEE CLUB First Row, Left to Right —V. Blair, Hewitt, B. Barlow, Goode, Johnson, Sytian, Bell, Fowler, V. Holland, Gray, Cobb, J. Smith Second Row —Taylor, Vaughan, Alice Carter, Truitt, S. Carr, F. Carter, J. Carter, Barnes, Brinkley, Davies, E. Smith, M. Blair, Rose Third Row —Wright, Oliver, Byrd. Gobbell, Acenc Carter, Featherstun, Shallcross, Blanchard, Simpson, Urliack, Ange, Grady, Baker Fourth Row —Matthews, Draper, Bryant, Howell, Darden. J. L. Cross, Marshall, Ward. Grant, Barnhill, Allison, A. Barlow Fifth Row —Dixon, Jones, Wesson, Godwin, Miss Alderman, Crocker, Carr, M. E. Cross Music is the language of the soul, and through our Glee Clubs the hoys and girls of Suffolk High School are given an opportunity to study this wonderful art and learn some of the choral work of the great masters. Every Tuesday and Friday during third period strains of beautiful songs are heard coming from the Girls’ Glee Club practices. They learn many songs written for three parts; also they do a capella singing. In the Girls’ Glee Club the officers are as follows: Maurine Synan, president and accompanist for both clubs: Violet Holland, vice-president; and Emma Carr, secretary and treasurer. The Boys’ Glee Club elected Morrison Smither as president. Lewis Knowles as vice-president, and Horace Pierce as secretary and treasurer. Many are the strug¬ gles trying to get every little phase of the music just right. This year, as last, the Glee Clubs have been under the direction of Miss Irene Alderman, a teacher who is well-trained in music and seems to have unlimited BOYS ' GLEE CLUB Center —Smither First Rote, Left to Riyht—- Gialkley, Taylor, Pierce, Knowles, Baker. Brillcy, Davis Second Rote —Nimmo, Sadler, Jernigan, Tucker, Turner, Churn resources. Even though situations often come up that would try anyone ' s patience, she persistently remains with us, and everything finally works out. The mixed clubs began the year’s program by appearing at the A.P.T.P. and later taking part in several broadcasts during Educational Week. As usual in December the Glee Clubs presented a Christmas program as an assembly and that night as entertainment for the A.P.T.P. There were several programs broadcast over the local radio station, and groups from the clubs sang before some of the civic organizations of the city. At Easter another assembly program was given, and then work was begun for the graduation music. The white sweaters with the new Glee Cluh emblems that every member wears during performances lend an air of uniformity to the group. We are sure that everyone who has heard the Glee Clubs sing will agree that their efforts are not in vair: and that this organization is indeed one that is neces¬ sary for a well-rounded school life. WRANGLERS ' CLUB Left to Right —Pond, Annas, Mallctte, E. Rawls, Odom, Byrd, Godwin, N. Rawls, Gordon, Schcin, Manus, Vann, Causey, Saunders, Barrett. Jaffe, Hobbs, Lipscomb, Dixon, Bell, Hosier, Alberts, Nurney The purpose of the Wranglers’ Club is to promote debating ability and knowledge of parliamentary law among the members of the club and other students of Suffolk High School, The club has been led this year by several outstanding Seniors. The office of president was filled by Raymond Gordon; Sylvia Schein served as a most capable vice-president; Jimmy Godwin was the treasurer; and Elizabeth Rawls held the position of secretary. Another office in the club this year was that of honorary vice-president given to Dickie Lipscomb as he was with us for only the first semester. During the year several speakers gave readings or talks, thus enabling the members to profit from the knowledge of their undisputed talent. One of the highlights of the Wranglers ' Club year was the successful and most enjoyable Washington Ball. This annual event seemed to make the sch x l year complete. Each member took part in the preparation and each student in the dancing. Left side following figure —Hobbs, Saunders, Eley, Itawles, Parker, Godwin, Holland, Womack, Butler, Manos, Barrett, Turner, Brothers, Mr. White, Bell, Baines, Pond, Mallette, Hagan Center —Mr. Cockrell One of the best qualities of a good citizen is that of good sportsmanship, a quality which is as desirable in every day life as it is on the athletic field. The organization of Suffolk High School stressing this quality is the Monogram Club, which by various means finds a way to make the spring sports self-supporting. This is the purpose of the club. This year marks the rebirth of the Monogram Club. To become a member of this organization a boy must receive a large S for some sport or other activity. The club gave the first dance of the fall season on October 13 after the football game with South Norfolk. Nick Manos, a very able athlete, was elected president and Forrest Mallette was honored with the position of vice-president. There are twenty members of this club and all are a very fine specimen of young American manhood. JUNIOR RED CROSS COUNCIL First Row, Left to Right —Cross, Burton Second Row —Grace, Syrian Third Row —Rawls, I � ail Fourth Row —Darden, Bell Fifth Row —Tayl 6 1 , Friedlandcr, Rose. Draper, Miss Piland, F. Carter, J. Carter, Sixth Row —Birch, Smith, F.lcy, Baker, I . Darden, Putnam, Kitchen, Schein. Seventh Reno —Urback Fiyhth Row —Crocker, Howell yl ij Friedlai Darden N urney One of the most important organizations in Suffolk High School is the Junior Red Cross which works hand in hand with the Red Cross helping to execute its benevolent deeds. The Junior Red Cross had a very full and interesting year under the guidance of Miss Selma Piland and with these officers: Jennie Lee Cross, president; Jacqueline Burton, vice-president; Maurine Synan, secretary; and Allie Grace, treasurer. They made many favors for each holiday for the service men in the Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Christmas boxes which were tilled by the homerooms were sent to children in foreign lands. With the aid of the Home Economics Department, bedroom shoes and utility bags were completed. Led by Miss Gladys Yates, they sponsored a first-aid class. To open the Annual Roll Call they gave a play, “Counterpane Commandos,” in assembly. After making covers for the Annual Red Cross report one afternoon, the Council enjoyed a chow-mein supper. Thus with this long list of accomplishments the Junior Red Cross closes its year. PLAYMAKERS Standing, Left to Right —Odom, Haynes. Saunders, Gordon, Butler, Grant. J. Nurncy. Hines, Barrett, Staul . Miss West, Jaffe Sitting —Dixon, Hancock, Schein, Vann, Y. Numey, I ;ir l n, Gobbel, Johnson, J. L. Cross, Burton, Alberts, M. Cross, Grace, Bell Dramatics is an interesting subject for study. The Playmakers has for its purpose, to create in the students of Suffolk High School an interest in and an appreciation of dramatics. This organization has been led this year by Bobby Saunders, who was chosen president; Sylvia Schein, their vice-president; Jane Grant, secretary; and Jennie Lee Cross, treasurer. The club has worked as a class in play-production, studying the methods of selecting a cast, setting and lighting a stage, doing the make-up, and selecting the costumes. After the$e studies the members enjoyed much fun. excitement, and thrilling satisfaction from watching two one-act plays stumble out from under awkward rehearsals on a bare stage to a creditable performance on a stage, set and lighted by the members of the club themselves. After many years of pro¬ ducing successful plays our school would not seem complete without this worth¬ while organization. First Rote, Left to Ru ht —Fowler, I). Darden, Grant, Gobbel, H. Darden, Mehalko, M S. Alberts, M. Hines Second Roto —Bell, Burton, Taylor, Dixon, J. L. Cross, Grace, M. L. Holland, M. Cross, V. Holland Third Rozo —Putnam, Kelley, Ward, Haynes, Miss Yates, N. Rawls. Jones, K. Rawls, N. Alberts This is one of the clubs founded for the purpose of furthering the four Christian Standards, each member being chosen only if she fits these high qualifications. These girls are always busy doing some charitable work. At Christmas the club provided for a needy child with articles of clothing and toys. Once a month they had a speaker who discussed some woman of the Bible. Another speaker during the month spoke to the girls on some vocation. Once a month the club attended Church services at various churches of the city along with the other Hi-Y clubs. One of the largest events of the year was the dance given by the Girls’ Senior Hi-Y. Hard work was put into this, and it was very successful. They sponsored a Junior Staff Assistance course in connection with the Red Cross for girls of the junior and senior classes who had had typing. This year the club had many outstanding officers. They were led by Man ' Shep Alberts, the president. She was assisted by Mildred Cross, vice-president; Faye Bell, secretary; Margaret Hines, treasurer; and Anna Marie Mehalko, corresponding secretary. Under their leadership the club has had a very success¬ ful year. GIRLS ' JUNIOR Hl-Y CLUB First Row. Left to Rii lit —R. Taylor. Wright, Shallcross, Smith, Blair, Cobb, Moore, Bell Second Row —Godwin, Crocker, Mayo, Wesson, Aaron, Simpson, M. E. Cross, Tomko, Hines Third Row —A. Taylor, Draper, Johnson, Featherstun, Miss Braden, Jones, A. Cross, Urback, Goode Another of these clubs which was created for the younger students in the school is the Girls’ Junior Hi-Y. Under the sponsorship of Miss Thelma Pruden much has been done toward the war effort and the betterment of our school. The main purpose of this club is to promote its platform which is based on four ideals —Clean Speech, Clean Sportsmanship, Clean Scholarship, and Clean Living. The members are chosen from the freshman and sophomore classes, and their officers for this year have been Judy Smith, president ; Eads Urback, vice-president; Carolyn Jones, secretary; Anne Harrell, corresponding secretary; and Virginia Blair, treasurer. We have found these girls willing and able, at all times, to do what they are called upon to do. Not only have they promoted a better Christian spirit in our school, but they have also given generously to charity, helped support the Red Cross, sponsored a daily Bible Reading project, and many other things. Truly it is said, the Girls’ Junior Hi-Y has proved itself to be one of the greatest assets to Suffolk High School. BOYS ' SENIOR HI-Y CLUB First Row, Left to Right —Annas, Pond, Bell, Gordon, Butler, Hurlburt, Parker, Rawlcs, Lipscomb • Second Roto —Mallette, Copeland, Bullock, Saunders, Manos, Williams Third Row Hobbs, Nurney, Rawles, Kirkpatrick. Causey. Jennings, Womack, Godwin The Boys’ Senior Hi-Y, a member of the Y.M.C.A., is made up of boys from the junior and senior classes. It teaches the four high ideals of all Hi-Y Clubs to these older students. Eac h member is selected on the grounds of these ideals. To become a member each student must undergo an initiation, never to be forgotten by the applicant. To remain in the club the student must pass at least three accredited subjects. Each year the club sponsors a Sadie Hawkins Dance. It is always co-ed and a riot in the true Yokum fashion. The club attends church once a month in a body with the other Hi-Y Clubs of the school. At the end of the year the surplus funds are given to a charitable institution. Their president this year, Dickie Lipscomb, since he graduated in February, was replaced by Jack Bell. Raymond Gordon is secretary and treasurer of the club. The club is sponsored by Mr. C. W. Cockrell. BOYS ' JUNIOR Hl-Y CLUB Left to Rifjht —Smith, l’oulson, Odom, Elcy, Turner, Nhrnno, Rountree, Giurn. Annas, Knowles, Tucker, Green, Mallette, Knott, Butler, Culbertson, Ward, Ellis The Roys’ Junior Hi-Y Club is another of the four clubs in Suffolk High School that were started with the four C’s—Clean Speech, Clean Sports, Clean Scholarship, and Clean Living—as their ideals, and “to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian Char¬ acter” as their purpose. The officers were elected in the first meeting of the year. Charles Tucker was elected president and Lewis Knowles assisted him as vice-president. Don Mallette and Clyde Green have been the secretary and treasurer respectively. Reverend Ixmis Haskell, rector of the Episcopal Church, is the adviser of the club. He led them throughout the year. Once a month the club attended various churches of Suffolk with the other Hi-Y Clubs. They gave aid to charitable institutions with the money collected from the members. The Hi-Y Clubs of our school are among the best we have because of their firm foundation and high ideals. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB First Row, Left to Right— Barlow, Allison, Smith, Darden, Bryant, J. L. Cross, Gray, Marshall, Vaughan Second Row —M. Baker, Dail, Newsome, Rogers, Gentile, Hoggard. Baines, Spivey, Ward, Alice Carter, Byrd Third Row —Carr, Miss Marahle, Acenc Carter, V, Holland, M. L. Holland, E. Fowler To carry domestic affairs in the school, homes, and community, the Home Economics Club exists. This organization has been led through a successful year under the guidance of Miss Elizabeth Marahle. Club members are chosen from the pupils who show a special interest in the home economics field. This club helps to preserve the ideals of home life, teaches students to work together in groups for the common good, teaches the members to set high personal standards of care and accomplishments, plans a program of community and state service, and develops initiative and leadership. Their officers for this year have been Emma Carr, president; Violet Holland, vice-president; Acene Carter, treasurer; and Mary Lee Holland, secretary. Many projects have been completed during the year for the Red Cross. Banquets, receptions, and teas were planned, cooked, and served by the members of the club to gain training for later use. Each year delegates are sent to the state organization of the Future Homemakers Club of Virginia with which the club is affiliated. ATHLETICS [he fighting SdJ es ever press minds ofsevery citizen. We at Suffolk High wive several athletic reams which on a small scale do for our school nr country. preign lands gOt by a glvnpse our figrkijVa judge Suffolk there in contests. 6s keep the na me of flight, so our teams Outstanding b No force, no matter lrtjw strong, is successful withoU good generals. Perhaps this is why we of Suffolk High so often come home with horunjJ Wfe take great pride in s you see fc j£_sec4ioA nd do so FOOTBALL First Rots ' . Left to Right —Turner, Parker, Saunders, Pond, F. Mallette, Godwin, Manos, Haines, Brothers, Womack, Austin Second Roto— Ellis, Annas, Hagan, Barrett, Hurlburt, Kirkpatrick. Hobbs, Churn, Butler. Staub, Crocker Third Rots ' —Schadel, Jernigan, 1). Mallette, Carter, harden. Tucker, Copeland, B. Boyette, Rountree, Griggs, Ward, VVestnedge Fourth Rots ' —Lampka, Green, Poulson, R. Little, J. Boyette, Howell, Culbertson, Hurley, O. Little, Butler, Williams Fifth Row —Plcwcs, I). White, Davies, Cross, Williams, Vail. S. Carter, Chilton. Diamond, Allen, Barnes Sixth Row —Eley, Coach, Cockrell, Coach, White, Caldwell, Saunders This year found the Suffolk High Red Raiders experiencing one of the most successful years in school history. This team, ably captained by two outstanding linesmen, Jimmy Godwin and Nick Manos, will be long remembered. The season opened with an impressive 20-0 win over the Kempsville Rlue Devils played here at Peanut Park. Next week the powerful class A” Maury Commodores eked out a 18-12 victory over the Raiders, but after this it was one smashing victory after another. Alexander Park withered under the Raider pres¬ sure. 40-6, and the onrushtng Red Raiders whitewashed Norview 33-0. South Norfolk and Churchland felt the sting of the Raiders by scores of 36-0 and 33-0. Then came that unfortunate scoreless tie with the Trinidads of Holy Trinity. The next week the Raiders came back strong to defeat an exceptionally powerful Cradock team 14-7, and in their final home stand they repulsed Oceana 25-0. In FOOTBALL their only out of town contest the Raiders played their best game of the season against Morrison but lost 7-0. Coaches of this remarkable team were Charles Cockrell and Lewis White. Ray Waterfield, Claude Eley, and George Caldwell were managers. Summary Suffolk. . 20 Kempsville . . 0 Suffolk. . 12 Maury. . 18 Suffolk. . 70 Alexander Park. . 6 Suffolk. . 33 Norview ' . . 0 Suffolk. . 36 South Norfolk. . 0 Suffolk. . 33 Churehland. . 0 Suffolk. . 0 Holy Trinity. . 0 Suffolk. . 14 Cradock. . 7 Suffolk. . 25 Oceana. . 0 Suffolk. . 0 Morrison. . 7 Totals —Suffolk. . 243 Opponents. . 38 First Rim ' , Left to Right — Hobbs, Kirkpatrick. Ellis, F’ond, Harrctt, Baines Second Roic —Turner, Barker, Austin, Godwin, Bell, Manus, Saunders, Mallette, Brothers, Womack GIRLS ' BASKETBALL It’s really getting to be an old time habit for the girls to get the District Class “B” Championship. For the second season in succession the girls have gone through the season undefeated, making it thirty-nine games over a period of two years without a defeat. The reason for this is the superb coaching and leadership of Miss F.mily Pittman, ably assisted by Miss Marguerite Bell. Jane Grant was again high scorer with 323 points to her credit. Second in the scoring column was Nan Taylor with 132. The girls’ total points, 518, were twice as many as their opponents’ 258. This big margin of points was due mainly to the outstanding guarding of Barbara Haynes, Evelyn Putnam, and Emma Carr. This year the team was captained by Emma Carr and managed by Nancy Rawls. BOYS ' BASKETBALL Center, Left to Right —Brothers, Hobbs First Roto —Caldwell, Pierce, Saunders, B. Annas, Nurney, Barrett, Maims, F. Mallette, Mr. Cockrell, Bullock Second Rote —Kawles, I). Mallette, J. Annas, Ward, Williams, Butler, Crocker, Westnedge, Green, Kozak, Jernigan Despite the fact that the boys’ basketball team did not win the District “B” crown, the season was outstanding for the fighting spirit displayed by the local quint in winning 16 out of 21 games. Co-captains, G. S. Hobbs and Bob Brothers, together with Bobby Saunders, Harold Barrett, and Nick Manos bore the brunt of the Raider attack. Newcomers, Barney Annas, Forrest Mallette. and Jack Nurney, along with the veteran Jimmie Baines, supported the starting five. Class A” Maurv was the only team to defeat the Raiders twice. Single defeats by Morrison, Norview, and South Norfolk cost the Raiders heavily. This spirited team was coached by “Bunny Cockrell and managed by Jimmie Godwin and George Caldwell. Scoring honors of the season went to Hobbs with a total of 186 points in sixteen games. Brothers was second in the scoring column with 132. CHEERLEADERS Left to Right —Nurncy, Smith, Hines, Annas, Callis, Jones, Smither Center —Grant The crowd jumps to its feet to watch their team make a tinal touchdown, or they till the gymnasium with a yell that just about brings the roof down as their team makes the winning basket. Who is the team they are cheering on so? The Suffolk High team, of course. And who is leading the crow r d in their cheering support of the team? Well, who else but the Suffolk High cheerleaders, decked in their traditional white outfits with the red “S”? These are the morale builders of the fighting forces of Suffolk High. The cheering squad this year is larger than it has been for a long time. It is composed of nine members, five girls and four boys. There, were two lettermen left from last year—Jane Grant and Annette Jones. The new ones on the squad are Catherine Callis, Sue Hines, Jackie Smith, Howard Sturgeon, Harney Annas, Jack Numey, and Morrison Smither. It takes hard work and much practice to be a good cheerleader, so let’s give our cheerleaders the credit which they so rightly deserve. FEATURES A picture of the life and activities at Washington would not be complete without mention of the social affairs, the leading citizens, and the little incidents of everyday life. Therefore we felf.a story of our school life Vpuld be incom¬ plete without the lighter side of cur student tr The first selectibn is on illustrated year including ourxfances and hoiida utstandinq Seniotsi selec a lender of our school Ne t we present our kjby the SeniorClass as such for fields. The various personalities r Sj g so definitely a part of us, could e hhvp elteft ntimerpuSTScenesjafour our nation. KLfns 1 $ but rMw ortic . Last have the he roesof frf s c hoeI,thgsjinjc yhb v tffd be this year but for having beeh edhed to serve their try and to preserve the type of govertrmerrT dth which have compared our school. T - The last part of our book is the section of odvertisentent hich is a very essential part of our volume. They correspond to the taxpayers of our country who support the government by their pecuniary aid. Just so these firms enable us to give you this book, which we hope you will find pleasing and enter¬ taining. SCHOOL CALENDAR SCHOOL CALENDAR OUTSTANDING In any group there are a few in¬ dividuals that stand out above the others. On these the task of leading the group rests. In the Senior Class of ’45 we have these persons also. They are the students who have led the class in some particular field and have proved themselves w f orthy of the title, outstanding seniors This year the class chose the fol¬ lowing six students as the outstand¬ ing members of our class—Jimmy Godwin, president of the Student Senate; Margaret Hines, editor-in- JIMMY GODWIN MARGARET HINES JERRY JAFFE SENIORS chief of the Peanut Picker; Jerry Jaffe, president of the Senior Class; Anne Pierce, editor of The Peanut; Dickie Lipscomb, president of the Hoys’ Senior Hi-Y Club; and Dotsy Thedieck, Chairman of the Wavs and Means Committee. Our leaders mentioned, we must not forget the rest. No leader could be successful without a group which is ready to co-operate and willing to help behind him. Every member of our class is in reality an outstanding Senior. ANNE PIERCE DICKIE LIPSCOMB DOTSY THEDIECK Best Looking ELIZABETH RAWLS BARNEY ANNAS Most Dependable DOTSY THEDIECK JERRY JAFFE Laziest CLARA LEE CUNNINGHAM RICHARD STAUB SENIOR Mosi Athletic JANE GRANT G. S. HOBBS Best Dancers JACKIE SMITH NICK MANOS Biggest Pests MURIEL McBRIDE CARL HOLLAND PERSONALITIES Biggest Flirts MARJORIE COOLEY SAM ODOM Cutest ELIZABETH RAWLS BARNEY ANNAS Best All Around NANCY RAWLS JIMMY GODWIN Story-book characters—Shortage of photographers—Buddies—Motor Corps—Newest cheer¬ leader—Our Choir—Court scene—Keeping in Condition—Wise Big Noise—Lovable Couple- Action—Here we stand—Sweater boys— lust Jane-Just bom—Favorite scat—Such handsome boys and pretty girls—Healthy, wealthy and wise SENIOR PARADE Mildred Austin, Richard Stauh, Richard Rawles, Betty Anne Harrell, Jackie Smith, Raymond Gord Gordon, Nick Manos, Betty Rogers, George Cardwell, Acene Carter, Barbara Haynes, Mary Shep All� crts, Margaret Hines, Mildred Cross, Dot Gentile. Marjorie Austin, Mary Blair, Jack Bell, Jo Shallcross, Sam Odom, John Taylor, Marvin Dundalow, Nancy and Ibby Rawls. Jennie Lee Cross, Ebbic Smith, Catherine Lawyer, Phil Darden, Allie Grace, Helen Williams, Sylvia Schein, Anne Pierce, James Kirkpatrick SUFFOLK HIGH AT WAR This year Suffolk High School has done much for the war effort. The students have donated their time, ability, and money as individuals, clubs, or classes toward this worthy objective. The Bonds and Stamps Committee is the largest organization in the school set up for the sole purpose of promoting the sale of bonds and stamps. A picture is presented by this committee every week in assembly to the homeroom with the largest percentage of sales. Posters in the halls and rooms help to advertise the fact that every dime helps. Through the earnest work of this committee, Suffolk High School won the Schools-at-War flag, presented by the Virginia War Bonds Division to schools maintaining an average of ninety per cent of students buying stamps during the month. There is also a War Activities Committee which is ready to participate wilh the school and community in any drive pertaining to the war effort. The main duty, however, of this group is to sent! Peanut Pickers to the alumni Iwiys in service, no matter where they may be. Also the math classes have been stepped up to enable the students to take advanced courses to aid them in future military training. To those boys interested in aviation a class of pre-flight has been taught. Here they learn the fundamentals of flying in regard to weather, identification, structure of planes, aerodynamics, and navigation. In the industrial arts work-shop the boys take classes in pre-induction, learning things that will be very useful to them in the armed forces. Refore the Christmas holidays the school cooperated with the city merchants by allowing the students to go to school only half a day and to work the other half. This plan proved highly satisfactory to all concerned. All students and faculty have worked together untiringly with these phases of the war effort. Senior Class Roll of Honor At present the world is locked in bitter conflict over e question of the rights cf man. The war will decide ether tyranny or democracy rules the world. Many have are fight- m. To is very Denton Thomas Blair Edward Butcher Edgar Harrell Bobby Heffington George Howerton Jackie Martin Billy Taylor Randolph Turner Herbert Underwood Ray Waterfield ■ so. ft C 0 N G R A Jy J J A T I Q-N S (V S c e. ' CA±o ' ' cs 2 . r- +e. 07 244 ' c. ' S ' 5 ya y t e ' iC z.r - ummis reanut Company _ _ CONGRATULATIONS COMPLIMENTS TO THE 0 F CLASS OF ’45 R. W. Baker Furniture Co. • Producers Peanut Co., Inc. CALL BOWDEN FLORIST • COMPLIMENTS Flowers For All Occasions Suffolk ' s Oldest Florist O F • SCHADEL Phones 1360—155 • 212 West Washington Street SHEET METAL WORKS Suffolk .... Virginia COMPLIMENTS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE O F WEBB ' S CLASS OF ’45 • TRANSFER COMPANY BARR BROTHERS We Stop Going To School But We Never Stop Going To • RUSSELL ' S • “ Service With a Smil?” VISIT OUR COSMETIC AND GIFT BAR • Joseph P. Hall Drug Co. • ' ‘Over a Century tin The Square ” boWen H. J. b CO., INC • ... SMART TOGS for MEN and BOYS ... Phone 91 Since 1893 CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS t o T O the THE CLASS OF ’45 CLASS OF ’45 • • COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS O F O F THE THE GREENFIELD DAIRY SUFFOLK IRON WORKS COMPLIMENTS OF THE Pitts-Roth Theatres COMPLIMENTS OF THE Birdsong Storage Company CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1945 COMPLIMENTS O F The Suffolk Peanut Company COMPLIMENTS OF H. I. Jaffe Associated Stores COMPLIMENTS OF West Withers GENERAL INSURANCE C O M P L I M E N T S C O MPLIMENTS O F PARKER PEANUT COMPANY O F BALLARD b SMITH, INC. “Suffolk’s Quality Store Since 1880 COMPLIMENTS THE UNITED DEPARTMENT STORE COMPLIMENTS o F S. LEVY AND SON • “ Suffolk ' s I Mr Kent Clothiers ” 75 Years of Experienced Service Available to Students of Suffolk High School • The Farmers Bank of Nansemond Member F.D.LC—F.R. 1870-SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY-1945 COMPLIMENTS OF THE National Bank of Suffolk Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation COMPLIMENTS OF THE American Bank Trust Company Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation THE GURLEY PRESS COMPLIMENTS • 0 F QUALITY PRINTING • THE SUFFOLK HOME LAUNDRY VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS O F BRADSHAWS SERVICE 0 F • 1. 0. HILL CO. 530 West Washington Street • Sandwiches .... Sundries Take Hines Standard Tonic COMPLIMENTS FOR HEALTH, AND USE TO THE Prince CLASS OF ’45 FOR PYORRHEA • • Manufactured By M. R. Hines FROM • 255 West Washington Street BRIGGS MOTOR CO. Suffolk, Virginia Phone 1872 Lunches Breakfast Dinners COMPLIMENTS CRYSTAL CAFE TO THE • Paul Thanos Sons, Proprietors 1945 CLASS • • Specialties FROM STEAKS CHOPS SEAFOOD • JOE BRYANT OPEN DAY AND NIGHT • MANAGER OF 116 West Washington Street Suffolk .... Virginia Sam Perry ' s Place GODWIN MOTOR CO., Inc, SALES SERVICE 423-425 West Washington Street Tnos. J. Whitfield, President and Treasurer Regina K. Whitfield, Vice-President E. P. Trotman, Secretary C. B. Godwin, Jr., Counsel Holland-Jones Company HOLLAND, VIRGINIA J. B. Holland, Manager Dealer In RAWLING ' S ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT We Help Outfit the Red Raiders ' ’ also COMPLETE OUTFITTERS for MEN and BOYS CHILTON MOTOR CO. Automobile Repairs of All Kinds We Specialize on Buicks and Pontiacs Radiator and Fender Repairing • 230 East Washington Street 109 Pinner Street COMPLIMENTS OF R. V. BRYANT, Agent Union Life Insurance Co. • 153 North Main Street Suffolk.Virginia Class Rings . . . Caps and Gowns . . . Chenille Letters Furnished Suffolk High School by James L. Deck 4004 Kensington Ave.Richmond 21, V irginia Leggetts Department Store THE HOME OF BETTER VALUES SUFFOLK VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF THE POND BRO. PEANUT COMPANY, Inc. PI ANTFRS SALTED PEANUTS DELICIOUS, HEALTHFUL FOOD A Delight To The Appetite • Your Assurance of Finest Quality IS MR. PEANUT r ON W Every Package • PLANTERS NUT CHOCOLATE CO. • SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA §l 1 Win COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS 0 F O F GORDON ' S BOSMAN ' S ESSO STATION CHICKEN DINER • • 163 North Main Street Carolina and Saratoga Suffolk . . . . Virginia Suffolk .... Virginia COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF T. F. BLAIR O F • CONTRACTOR FRITZ 0. GARDNER • 307 Catherine Street Suffolk . . . Virginia • K ’ GCHUIMI tKGISTIRCD •� eepsake Matched Set The “BEAUVAIS’ BREWER JEWELRY CO. COMPLIMENTS O F COBB ' S FROZEN FOODS —LOCKER PLANT— • 116 Cherry Street Suffolk, Virginia •PROTECT what you HAVE” With The Suffolk Insurance Finance Corporation • Phone 323 • National Bank Building Suffolk .... Virginia COMPLIMENTS OF THE CENTRAL LUNCH CHRIS LAWYER COMPLIMENTS O F THE RITZ RESTAURANT COMPLIMENTS O F BUSY BEE Gus Marios TO THE CLASS OF ’45 • These are historic anti revolutionary times in which you live. You graduate from school in a period in which the world is undergo ing great change. The world into which you enter is entirely unlike the world of 1941 In which you en¬ tered school. It will never be the same as it was then. It will never return, but go forward constantly. As your formal education ends, to keep abreast of the world news and the news of Suffolk and vicinity make a habit of reading your local daily newspaper, the SUFFOLK NEWS HERALD COMPLIMENTS O F THE GOODRICH SILVERTOWN STORE COMPLIMENTS PHOTOGRAPHS O F IN THIS ANNUAL MADE BY RADIO STATION HAMBLIN ' S STUDIO W L P M • • W ishing This Class The Best 1430 Kc. of Success COMPLIMENTS O F COMPLIMENTS KINGSBORO 0 F SERVICE STATION THE • Corner Katherine and Pinner Streets SUFFOLK • Telephone 9162 POLICE DEPARTMENT PEPSI COLA BOTTLING COMPANY 107 Hall Avenue Suffolk, Virginia Phone 1381-1417 BOOSTERS FOR SUFFOLK HIGH SCHOOL ' S ANNUAL JOEL HARRELL SON MISS MARY HORTON - W lUX- • C. S. GARRATT MOULD’S ESSO STATION SUFFOLK FIRE DEPARTMENT fajAfiC ' - L.C SUFFOLK SCRAP IRON METAL CO. A COMPLIMENTS O F BYRUM HARDWARE COMPANY DRINK... BOTTLES SUFFOLK COCA-COLA BOTTLING WORKS V ' L __ L±L£H Sometimes it is the nature of a craft to create an unbreakable tie between itself and the worker in that field, a heart attachment equal to lifetime devotion. One familiar example is PRINTING. Once editor, once compositor, or press¬ man catches the spirit of the shop, the spell is seldom broken. Like the odor of £t camp fire, or a whiff of salt air, the beloved tang of printer’s ink. symboli¬ cal of a great profession, gets into your heart and soul. School Annuals, Magazines, Newspapers and Special Printing, all smack of it. It is an invisible link that binds all intelligence together. It is the stimulus for creation in business or romance. This craftsmanship, this devotion to service and alert¬ ness to business needs, has nourished and developed an enormous industrial vitality, and whichever way the course of the future runs, the printer will always find himself able to adapt his helpfulness to new opportunity. Years of experience have taught us! Printing Paxs Us Only When It Pays You! —--- : --------- McClure Printing Company THE RUNNELS PRESS COLLEGE ANNUALS AND CATALOGS.FINE ADVERTISING PRINTING 19 West Frederick St. Phone 605 Staunton, Virginia AUTOGRAPHS -