Suffolk High School - Peanut Yearbook (Suffolk, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1950 volume:

An Adaption from Su John’s College March Suffolk Forever Music Arranged by Dorothy Kirchmier SUFFOLK HIGH SCHOOL SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA tf-OA UMVui In our school life few things play as important a part as does our school song. Our teams are urged on to victory, and teachers and pupils are filled with pride when it is sung. It was adopted from Saint lohn ' s March from Saint lohn ' s University in Maryland and was first printed in the 1939 PEANUT. We feel that music plays a major part in every stu¬ dent ' s life. What could be more appropriate or fitting than something we all enjoy and like as the theme of our yearbook? It is with this thought in mind that we present the 1950 PEANUT and as its theme Suffolk Forever. Miss Marguerite Bell Remember when you were in Junior High, how scared you were and how wonderful that English teacher was? Our first year in high school somehow seemed easier and less ter¬ rible after one day in her class. Besides being a real friend, she gave us a firm foundation for our studies and started us on the road to be good students of whom S. H. S. could be proud. We dedicate the 1950 PEANUT to Miss Mar¬ guerite Bell with a deep sense of gratitude for all she has given us. ediccUiost go deasi to- The peanut trucks tell us that Suffolk ' s crop is rolling in and another profitable season is on the way. We think it only fitting that we honor King Peanut” because of the important part he plays in all our lives. From him we get the title of our school paper. The Peanut Picker. and our annual, THE PEANUT! From the Nansemond River to the Carolina Highway lies Suffolk, Virginia, the world s larg¬ est peanut market, home of S. H. S., and a pretty wonderful city. For strangers, there is a friendly welcome and for old-timers, the steady warmth of many friendships. Maybe we won ' t admit it, but old Suffolk has much to offer. There ' s Luck ' s,’’ our hangout, recreation facilities, and the good old ‘Nanse- mond for the rivei-rats. As another advantage, there ' s Suffolk High, whose activities all Suf¬ folk citizens support with interest. Many im¬ provements are coming, changing the surface of our fair city, but underneath it’s the same— it ' s Suffolk, Virginia! A crash — then in unison the cry Ten Cents splits the air. Stay loose, don ' t panic, it ' s fust the ritual at ' Luck ' s.” Somebody broke a glass. Approximately one thousand steps from S. H. S. is Luck ' s. otherwise known as Rus¬ sell ' s Confectionery where all the cats meow and chat. Let s go to Luck ' s!!” Iteani HAf Here is the city hall, location of our police force and the newly- formed Boys ' Club. It s the center of many athletic activities, in¬ cluding pep rallies staged by S. H. S. students. The body lhat keeps S. H. S. a wonderful school is the School Board. To them come problems of both students and faculty. These are always solved with our well-being at heart. Surely, they deserve much praise for the never end¬ ing efforts to give their best for the good of all. 7 he luCf wiieeli noil 8 In the short time that Mr. Richardson was out principal he won deep respect from both faculty and students. Just as the annual went to press, he announced his resignation to accept the position of executive secretary of the Virginia High School League. We take this op portunity to thank him sincerely fo r his services and to wish him all the best in his new work. One who has been a friend and counselor as well as our principal for six years is Mr. Savage, or ' ' Doc, as we students fondly, but respectfully, call him. It seems only proper that one so capable should rise to the higher position of Superintendent of Schools. We also feel that our loss is all Suffolk school students ' gain. JlteA l muAic in the cua. If you happen to get to school early one morning and peep in the office, you ' re liable to see — well, plenty. There ' s Miss Lilly try¬ ing desperately to wait on everyone at once; Miss Yates displaying her latest master¬ piece; Mrs. Taylor shooting that eye-brow up around her hair-line; Cap ' n Art convul¬ sively listening to the many excuses offered by students; Miss Brinkley planning her tac¬ tics of the day for the capture of Mr. Crocker; Mrs. Lipscomb fussing over her Thetamore English Class; Miss Basler going mad over her next edition of the Peanut Picker ; and Miss Pruden totaling-up S. H. S. ' s bank ac¬ count. Yep, it ' s the facultyl Mr. Molinari has organized a choral class to train voices in group singing. This class takes the place of the Glee Club. They meet five times a week and are a very popular group in S. H. S. Miss Mamie Basler Office Training Miss Marguerite Bell Language Arts, Social Studies Miss Virginia Brinkley Miss Lucy Britt Latin, Language Arts Mathematics 1 Mrs. Ann H. Burton Language Arts, Social Studies Miss Elsie Cottam Librarian Mr. Wilbert Crocker Chemistry, Physics Mr. Fred Culpepper Industrial Arts At first glance this class seems to be full of ho! air. Not so, it ' s just our quiet Mr. Crocker as he manages to teach his stu¬ dents about atomic fission and the law of gravity. 10 Miss Ann larvis Distiibutive Education Mr. Arthur Jones Miss Anna Koontz Miss Louise Lilly Physical Education General Science, Biology Typing, Secretary to Principal 11 Mr . Lillian W. Lipscomb Language Art Mr. lohn Molinari Miss Constance Newman Home Economics Miss Emily Pittman Physical Education Wlute-ooUoi i (fisiLi Here in Suffolk High’s comfortably furn¬ ished guidance room. Sullie is asking Mrs. Taylor for advice on the subjects he should take while in high school so he may enter the college of his choice. One of the vocational courses offered at Suffolk High is Office Training w.th Miss Basler, as teacher. The girls are taught to take care of an office, apply¬ ing the use of dictaphones, adding ma¬ chines and other office equipment. Miss Tapelle Pruden Social Studies Mickie Baines demonstrates the use ol one of the many machines used to make shop the truly Interesting course that it is. He is buffing metal to a high polish. Jlcoe. and leasut The geography class, while studying a unit in trans¬ portation. displayed various means oi transportation through the ages. Looking at the exhibit in the trophy case are Billy Higinbotham. June Manlove, Mary Hund¬ ley and Andy Maxey. Miss Reed West Language Aits Mr. Lewis While Physical Education Miss Gladys Yates Fine Arts, Social Studies Will You sell concessions Friday night? Thus spake our Senior Class President not once, but many times as he got Cheerful Volunteers for this job. It was fun, though, and an experience all who worked will never forget I The mad rush at half-time, the ice- cold bottles, cold hands, and of courso, our dear sponsors, Mrs. Lip. and Miss B. shouting for faster service, are just a few of the things we connect with our senior concession booth and our wonderful last year at S. H. S. Pictured at Iho right arc our two Senior sponsors, Mrs. Willard Lipscomb and Miss Virginia Brinkley, while in the picture below are the officers of the Senior Class: Benny Norfleet, president; John Carver, vice-president; Carol Brown, secretary; and Elmore Saunders, treasurer Anita Belle Bagley has been an annual worker for four years. She was Edi¬ torial Secretary last year, and she and Betty Benton are Co-editors of this year ' s PEANUT. She has also been active in dra¬ matics. Junior Class President, Junior Tri Hi-Y President and Business Manager of the PEANUT are just a few of Betty Birdsong ' s activities. She is a sports enthusiast and is capable of any job she may under¬ take. Ousi pAide Much responsibility is connected with Lloyd Hines ' s job, Ways and Means Committee Chair¬ man. Besides four years of Student Senate work, Lloyd is Monogram Club President and a member of the track and football squads. Tommy Hines is Editor of our wonderful new Peanut Picker, President of the Wranglers ' Club and a faithful Hi-Y worker. Serving S. H. S. is his main objective, and we certainly think Tommy is an outstanding senior. and jay A high scholastic aver¬ age coupled with a pleas¬ ing, capable personality won Carol Brown the posi¬ tions of Junior and Senior Class Secretary and Stu¬ dent Senate Secretary. She is willing to work and liked by all. Few people have served S. H. S. as faithfully as Martha Crocker, our Stu¬ dent Senate President. She has been a Hi-Y worker, representative to Girl ' s State and has excelled in sports and her studies. The busiest boy in school is Benny Norfleet, our Senior Class Presi¬ dent. He is Assistant Edi¬ tor of the Peanut Picker and has been President of the Band since its origin. He is an apt pupil and a hard worker. The demanding job of Building and Grounds Committee Chairman fell to Elmore Saunders this year. He has held the of¬ fices of Junior and Senior Class Treasurer and Mono¬ gram Club Secretary. He is active in basketball and was the captain of the football team this year. I SENIOR CLASS OF 1950 Peggy Ann Ange Carolina Quiet, sincere and efficient. Anita Belle Bagley Nita B. If all the books were thrown in the sea, Nita would say, At last, I am free. Oletta Askew Oletta Quietly studying from day to day, She ' ll be a success in every way. Agnes Lucille Baker Cille Lucille can bring sunshine into any room. Wilson Barnes Wilson His only fault is that he has no fault. Betty Vincent Benton Betty Betty has charm aplenty; she’s also very neat. To know her is to like her, she’s so cute and sweet 1 Elizabeth West Birdsong Betty Betty ' s a honey, Betty is rare. We couldn ' t find a nicer girl anywhere! Catherine Marion Lewis Blair Cat A merry heart beats forth all day. William Britt Boyette Big Bill Tough—but, Oh! So gentle! Samuel Hardy Bristow Sammy Sam is such a quiet boy He ' s every teacher ' s pride and joy! William Rawls Britton Billy Happy, contented, and carefree! Carol Jean Brown Carol In whose body lodged a mighty brain. HIGH S C H O O L 1 Jkfti 1 JIL Robert E. Brown Bobby John F. Carver Polio Fun, Fun, and more Fun — that ' s Bobby ' s Who knows all the mischievous thoughts that motto. run through his mind? Ida Surrie Burdick Ida- Soft peace she brings. Lola Mary Cathey L. M. She is gentle, she is shy, But she has mischief in her eye. SENIOR CLASS OF 1950 George Michael Constant Greek George is full of fun and an able trickster! Henry P. Cross, Jr. Poochie A fine athlete and one always ready to help. Martha E. Crocker Martha And not one angry word you get. Phyllis Jean Culpepper Phyl A friendly smile with a disposition to match it. Helen Marie Duncan Country One vast, substantial smile. Dorothy Ann Faison Dot A true lover of poetry, Byron, that is! l ■� s If — Murdock Erstes Floyd, Jr. Bobby His good advice is welcomed by all. Julian Earle Goodwin, Jr. Julian Still achieving — still pursuing. SUFFOLK HIGH SCHOOL Shirley Virginia Green Shirley Her quiet and unassuming air will pave her way to success. Ann D. Griifin Ann Never boisterous, never loud. Ann ' s a hit in any crowd. William Gurley William A conscientious fellow — well liked by everyone. Nancy Lee Hanel Peanut So wise, so young, they say. Edward R. Harrell Billy Full of determination and sportsmanship. Barbara Jeanne Hassen Barbara Quick to learn, wise to know. Joseph Edward Haslett, Jr. Joedy There ' s never a dull moment when Joe ' s around. Ina Claire Hearn Snooky Calm and co-operative — easy to get along with. ,.yA SENIOR CLASS OF 1950 Milan McCoy Hicks McCoy He that hath knowledge spareth his words. Lloyd Quinby Hines. Jr. L. Q. When Quinby arrives, so does the fun. Thomas G. Hines ' Tommy Both friendly and capable — a combination hard to beat. Cleo Call Holladay Cle-Baby If it ' s fun you want to see, Then just call on Cle! George Allen House. Jr. House I love life and I want to live— Peggy Carol Howard Peg Her formula for making friends: Being one. Johnnie Durius Howell ' Durius Lot’s havo a balll Patricia Bryant Hurley Pat Soft smile and twinkling eyes — that ' s Pat. SUFFOLK HIGH SCHOOL Earl Randolph Johnson Woody Depend on Earl for the fun. Van Holt Johnson Van Y our fr iend, my friend, everybody ' s friend— that s Van. Howard N. King Buddy A good student with a pleasing manner. Raymond Little Jessie Lee Raymond is always dependable and friendly. Betty Gayle Lowe Bee A woman ' s hair is her crowning glory. Willie Ann Matthews Willie Ann A quiet classmate and a worthwhile friend. Rebecca Burgess Marks Becky How brilliant is the light of her eye. Angeline Mitchell Angeline” She cannot frown, she never tries. V A SENIOR CLA Silas Raynor Nelms. Jr. Buck With a smile on his lips comes Buck. Ann Juanita Nelson Ann Pleasant and cheerful with a helping hand for all. S S OF 19 5 0 Esther Carolyn Nelson Esther Good sense and good nature make Esther a true friend. Ben E. Norfleet Pohickle Not too quiet, not too shy. In other words, a tip-top guy. Mary Louise O ' Berry Mary Louise ' Tis well to be honest and true. Samuel Barber Pond, Jr. Bobby So tall that he is dizzy. Maxine Parr Mac Post Graduate Everybody ' s friend, that ' s Mac. Harold R. Sadler Great men have been among us. SUFFOLK HIGH SCHOOL Mamie Elizabeth Salmon Libby Always happy, always gay Always a smile every day. Elmore Saunders Taddy Big and strong — kind and nice. Betty Jean Smith B. J. Black eyes with an inspiration all their own. Nancy Elizabeth Speight Nancy Always busy, but always time for a smile. Larry McNeal Topping Trip” Then he will talk, goodness, how he will talk. Bobby L. Trump Chubby Whatever he does, he does well. Code of Ethics f Preamble Margaret June Uzzell Maggie Not by years, but by disposition is wisdom acquired. Herbert Laurence Vail Tink No dull moments can be found Whenever Tink is around. Joseph Horace Wiggins Joe A trustworthy fellow and a worthy friend. Shirley Oliver Wooster, Jr. Kooster Always neat, ever trim. Happy vigor, full of fun. Margie Marie Wright Monnie Cute, petite, and sweet. I am proud of the opportunity of being a stu¬ dent at Suffolk High School — proud because of its fine traditions, its noble past, and its great reputation. 1 realize that I am able to enjoy my school ' s rich heritage because many students in previous years have given their best to make her great. I realize, further, that if she is to remain great and become strengthened through the years, students like me must be willing not only to do their part but to give their best. Code In keeping with my determination to fulfill my obligation to my school, I resolve,- 1. To be courteous and considerate of my teachers, of my fellow students, and to visitors at school at all times, showing them proper respect by refraining from insolence, snobbishness and other forms of discour¬ tesy. I will also refrain from unbecoming behavior in the auditorium and library. 2. To avoid every form of cheating and dis¬ honesty pertaining to school work, posses¬ sions of others, statements that I make, absence from school and classes, and to discourage others from performing dishon¬ orable practices. 3. To do my very best to obey every law. rule, or regulation of my school, reserving the right to criticize these regulations con¬ structively, but respecting them so long as they prevail. This includes my determina¬ tion to: (a) Observe traffic regulations in the halls (b) Refrain from yelling, whistling, and loud talking in the halls (c) Observe the rules of smoking and drink¬ ing on school property (d) Practice my religion not only at school but at all times, respect ! ng the beliefs of others whatsoever their religion be (e) Obey dance rules (f) Be tardy and absent only when abso¬ lutely necessary 4. To uphold my school ' s reputation in sports by displaying clean sportsmanship as a player, a spectator, a cheerleader, or as a participant in any gymnastic activities, showing myself at all times to be a fair winner and a good loser. 5. To show pride in my school by keeping her grounds and buildings unmarred. In conclusion. I will remember that I am, or once was. a student of Suffolk High School, and, as such a representative. I will strive to conduct myself in a manner fitting to win her glory and esteem. the Gto-fi 1. Most Athletic— Elmore Saunders Barbara Hassen 2. Most Dependable— Elmore Saunders Angelin e Mitchell 3. Best Looking— Tommy Hines Anita Belle Bagley 4 . Best Dressed— Billy Britton Anita Belle Bagley 5. Most Popular— Elmore Saunders Martha Crocker 6. Craziest— John Carver Cleo Hclladay 7. Most Likely To Succeed— Julian Goodwin Carol Brown 8. Best Personality— Benny Norfleet Betty Birdsong 9. Best All Round— Elmore Saunders Martha Crocker 10. Most Studious— Julian Goodwin Carol Brown At la4t! Senior Day! Magic words that begin the round of parties, dances and general gayety that is always associated with graduation. Pictured at the top are the Seniors as they march to take their places. Rev. Graham Mc- Chesney led the morning meditation. Senior Class President Richard Sykes leads his class As the class banner is raised, each Senior feels a bit sad, because it is a farewell to S. H. S. as they leave. Another high-spot of Senior Day is the Bonfire, at which time many, many books are burned as a sign that school is over. In the last snapshot, Bobby Spivey contributes to the already blazing fire. £,4 tj Uf, y usibell The flowers have arrived, the banquet was wonderful, and we feel as if we are pretty special to have all this done for us. Yes, it ' s the Junior-Senior which means plenty of aching backs for the hardworking Juniors who did it all, and lots of fun for the and mighty Seniors. After long months of whispered conferences, the 49 ' ers Ball is on its way! 1 Our gracious Mrs. Lip. fairly beams, because it really is fun and she knows it. as do we ail. Though Junior- Senior Class Presidents, Budsong ana Sykes aren ' t pic¬ tured, we ' re still a happy lookin bunch, right, Tommy?? luiee- daui+t, one to (jo! Come rain (like the Kempsville game) 01 shine, the girls from the Junior Qass were a every football game selling programs, Als approximately five industrious Juniors sol concessions at the basketball games. A this so that the Juniors could give the Senio an extra special Junior-Senior. In these two pictures we see those who guide the cc ties of the Junior Class: the advisers, Miss Koontz, I Rushing, and Miss Yates; the officers, Billy Rur president; Wood van Valkenburgh. vice-president; Winslow, secretary; and Virginia Mae Lovelace, t urer. Flashing hands loll us the luniors have got their rings. And who wouldn ' t be proud? This is a high school high light! Vivian Alberts Mary lane Andrews }une Barnes Gerald Blanchard James Bradshaw Jean Bradshaw Evelyn Briggs Rachel Bristow Jeanette Byrd L. H. Byrd Donald Carter Jack Chapman Nancy Chapman Billy Crumpler Sullie Culpepper Joan Cutchin Lolita Eley Phillip Doughtie Joan Early Julianne Ellison P. J. Fowler Frances Gayle Nancy Goggin Robert Goode Bobbie Green Lanier Gurley Fred Harrell Floyd Hay . Jeannette Hick. Betty Ann Holland BiUy Holland Ronald Holland Raymond Howell Mary Hundley Letty Lee January will be ' 51 Donald Evans Joanne Farless Arthur Floyd Henry Frasier Helen Frits Beth Goldburg Tom GiUcrisl Jackie Griggs Bill Higinbotham Catherine Holladay Bobby Hopkins Margaret Howell Pat Hurdle Elsie Jones Christine Lilly Jackie Marshall Andy Maxey Barbara McClenny Myrtle Ann Mountcastle Marjorie Nelms Robert Nelms Shirley Saunders Elisabeth Rountree Audrey Pierce 7 ' wo down,, two to fO Active, asien ' t ate? Here s Miss Pruden ' s famous sophomore homeroom pic- lured al ihe one lime they ' re all together, during the ten-minute morning period. No kidding, it ' s a fine homeroom, and one we ll hear a lot from later on. Pictured is the very attractive bulletin board designed by Barbara Shotton in Miss West ' s homeroom. Looks like Christmas is really here to stay, huh? 40 Write in my annual, please. That ' s what two Sopho¬ mores, Dale Brothers and Shirley Saunders, are doing here before the bell rings for E period. 1. Fun at the Armory ai we greet the Fredericks burg Yellow Jackets. 2. Der Fuhrer adds his two cents at the cam¬ paign assembly. 3. Clean up day brings out quite a lew good cleaners from the males. 4. We dance to Stardust at the George Wash¬ ington Ball. 5. Ben and L. H. have a serious discussion on their choice. S. It s spring and we just can ' t go in school now. 7. Please buy a program. Om donut, Wes Alexander Jimmie Annas Freddy Austin Anita Baker Peggy Bennett Tommy Benton Pa� Briley Marvin Brinkley Melvin Britt L J. Carr Larry Carter Martin Carter Bernice Crocker Jimmy Crocker Sandra Deshields Ossie Duval Merritt Draper Ruben Edwards Harry Fentress Jimmy Grady Jesse Hancock Jane Harrell Mary Alice Harrell Frances Harvey Diane Holland Mary Jane Holland Jean Hurley Irving January Carlisle Johnson Barbara Kiser 42 tliAee. to 9 Florence King Diane Parker loel Reynolds lack Salmon Charles Thompson Bobby Little Ruth Pate Lucille Rice Anne Savedge Mary Jane Watkins Eugene Luke lack Pettit Howard Richardson. Jr. Peggy Screws Lee Wills Grady Moore Grace Pearce Shirley Richardson Jean Sessoms Diane Whitfield Kathleen Neal Edwin Quimby Shirley Rose A1 Tallon Sue Woodward Nellie Outland Virginia Rabey Terry Rountree Carolyn Thompson 1 t TA AeW ifea i- — the h ' uuit ii pA.! The Eighth grade is no more. Yes, that ' s right, they have a new name, Thetamores, and are no longer called merely eighth graders. This snappy little title was given to the first floor students by Mr. Richardson, our principal. It comes from the Greek word, theta, which means eight and is very popu¬ lar with S. H. S. students. We feel the Thetamores deserve much credit for their new organization, The Dance Club. Miss Marguerite Bell, as their sponsor, has made this a very successful and popular club. The group is also considering a course in etiquette as a good start in high school social life. To future upper-classmen, we say congratulations, and extend a warm welcome to Suffolk High! First Row. left to right: Herring Darden. Russell, Folk. Harrell Second Row: Reynolds, January. Bums, Hill, mIH In Miss Bell s Thetamore homeroom, our Jacks of all trades decorate a tree to give us all the Christmas spirit, something every student had around December 21 — right? 4. i ,1 ■■■ . V ► A _ M. m It ' not a club. It ' not a mob scene. It ' s not even a picture. lust a shot of all the Thetamores in one group. (Looks like a million of them, doesn ' t it?) Have fun while you can. friends; it’s a long hard pull up those steps to the third floor and your senior yearl Edna Mae Baker Bernard Bangley loan Bass Fay Bennett Cabel Birdsong Don Burnett Charlotte Burns Austin Darden Rita Diamond Jimmy Draper Betsy Duck Marilee Dundalow Jackie Duval Tommy Folk Mary Ruth Fritts Marjorie Gardner Carroll Godwin June Gray Donald Harrell Mary Anne Harris Jack Harry Robert Herman Jackie Herring Nancy Howell Ardith Ann Howell Fay Howell Beverly Holladay Anne House Judy Hill Janet Jackson Rita Sue Jaiie Harriet January Jackie Johnson Howard Kerpelman William Kilby Jerry Langford Shirley Little Betty Lou McKenxie Anita Mann Dorothy Matthews Ben Mitchell Sylria Mitchell Jimmy Norfleet Jerry Perry Elaine Pierce Freddie Quayle George Ann Reynolds Billy Earl Russell Martha Speight Betsy Tallon Bobby Turner Anna Vann Richard White Russell Willy Anna Wilson Gay Winslow First Row. left to right: Crocker, Matthews, Brown Second Row: Benton Hassen, Darden, Newman. King, Bagley, Harrell, M. A.; Birdsong, Speight, Third Row: Frazier. Blair, Russell. H nes, L.: Quayle, Kilby, Eason. Harrell. F.: Mr. Richardson. Fourth Row: Ttump, Saunders. Topping, Norfleet, Goodwin, Diamond, Wiggins, Hines. T. ' ll e, the pe pJe The empty desks tell us there is a Senate Meeting. This also means our home-room representatives come at eight thirty and are now in conference on the second floor. After the meeting, they will give the students a full report of their activities, their plans, and an idea of just what S. H. S. needs. Our Student Senate leaders this year are Martha Crocker, president; J. B. Matthews, vice- president; Carol Brown, secretary; and t heir adviser is Mr. Richardson. Their fine leader¬ ship has proved the merits of our Student Senate. Things were mighty hot around election time as this picture shows. Everywhere discussions were in full force for My candidate. It was a tight contest and one we won ' t forget. To this orderly group falls the task of dis¬ cussing all business that the Student Senate as a large group could not transact. Now, anybody in Miss Yates ' Government class can tell you that this is based on the com¬ mittee form of legislation. Lloyd Hines is chairman of this hard working committee and Carol Brown is secretary. The- other officers and committees are as follows: Assembly. Betty Benton Publicity .Nancy Speight Public Relations Bobby Trump Building and Grounds Elmore Saunders Athletics .Barbara Hassen Van Johnson Social Affairs ...... Joe Wigging Finance . Julian Goodwin Clubs . Maxine Parr Ways and Means Committee Chairman Lloyd Hines and Student Senate Secretary Carol Brown are busily planning big business (or so it appears) for the next meeting. SUall we fucje n-liole it! First Row. left to right: Speight. Hassen, Hines, Brown. Crocker. Second Row: Trump, Goodwin, Wiggins, Benton, Saunders, Matthews, Mr. Richardson. v First Row. left to rights Hanel. Eiliscn, Andrews. Love¬ lace, Newman, Whitfield. D.; Hasson. Manlove, Grill n, January. L.. Reynolds. Second Row: Blair, January. I..- Howell. Wiggins, Bagley, Benton, Miss Brinkley, Miss Cottam, Birdsong. B.; Gillcrist. Saunders. Frazier, Maxey. Third Row: 1 ' olton, Johnson. Nelms. Whitheld. Floyd, van Valkenburgh. House. Hopkins, Birisong, F.; Higin- botham, Birdsona W 7 he q aA, in pAint Here they are writing, drawing, cussing, and dis¬ cussing. Yep. it ' s the annual staff, or you, too, can have fun on Saturday. Come on in, it ' s fun!!! I know all about publishing annuals!II We just won ' t have one!! That ' s our dear Miss B. as she threatens to stop publica¬ tion of the annual to stimulate our lazy minds to action. From getting ads to work¬ ing Saturday mornings, it ' s nothing but fun and plenty of hard work for all interested. Besides the work, the training is a benefit we will soon realize in later life. “Get busy! See, she was successful again this year! Co-Editors In-Chief. — Anita Be ' le Bagley. Betty Benton: Business Manager — Betty Birdsong: Literary Editor — Cleo Holladay; Spcrts Editor — Bobby Floyd; Student Photographers — Lanier Felton. Andy Maxey: Photo¬ graphic Editor Barbara Hassen.- Subscription Man¬ ager — Allen House: Advisers — Miss Virginia Brink ley. Miss Elsie Cottam. Mr. Fred Culpepper. First Row, Uil to right: Burnette. Blair, Grumpier. Hines, Hanel, January. Cutchin. Gurley, Culpepper. Third Row: T.; Norfleet, Holland. Howard, Whitley. Second Row: Hur.dley, Chapman, N.; Speight. Chapman, J.; Hines, Maxey. Darden. Bailey, Faison, Williams. Salmon, Smith, Miss Basler, Constant, Hearn, Wright, Brown. Jlot oJJj the pne i! It’s three o ' clock, Friday, and here come the Peanut Pickers! Editor Hines decided in September to have a really different pub¬ lication. There are six shorter pages, a new type of paper and printing, and free theater passes in this year ' s Peanut Picker. Each paper is sold separately, therefore eliminat¬ ing the subscription drive held at the begin¬ ning of the year. The Peanut Picker” has won state honors since 1934 and we ' re sure it will again! EDITORIAL STAFF Editor in-Chicf - Tommy Hines; Assistant Editor — Benny Ncrlleet: News Editor — Betty Ann Holland: Fea¬ ture Editor — Billy Grumpier: Sports Editor — Melvin Pculson: Heads Editor Catherine Blair; Proofreader - - Nancy Chapman; Staff Photographer — Andy Maxsy; Jefferson School Editor Martha Elmore. BUSINESS STAFF Bus ness Manager Peggy Hcward; C rculation Min ager Libby Salmon; Exchange Editor Laniere Gur ley: Typist — Phyllis Culpepper; Sponsor — Miss Marn e Basler. Here ' s a group responsible for our fine new Peanut Picker. They spend many many hours working and slaving to give us a little gossip, a little news, and a terrific paper. First Row. left to right: Maxey, Fowler. Gautier. Turner. McClenny, Whitley, Johnson, V.; Saunders. L. Second Row: Jones. E..- Faison. J: Wilkins. Marks, M tchell. J; Goldberg. Farless, Bagley, Holladay, C.; Edwards, Brothers. Third Row: Holland, R.; van Valken- burgh, King, Halford, Miss West. King, H.; Topping, Goode. Qu Uaut tune.! This group of young Thespians has suc¬ cessfully presented the hilarious three-act comedy, You Can ' t Take It With You and a one-act play for state competition. Much of the credit should go to the faith¬ ful friend and director of the Dramatic Club, Miss Reed West. Under her capable direc¬ tion Suffolk High School ' s dramatic talent has won high praise for years. This year, Cecil Gautier led the Dramatic Club as president. Barbara McClenny was vice-president. The job of recording the min¬ utes fell to loan Turner, and Donald Whitley filled the rather unpopular position of treasurer. During the coal shortage. S. H. S. was like a tomb. But, the show must go onll and over trouped the cast to a freezing rehearsal. Complete with coats and hats. See? We letuH a hand Again this year, this club, from which little is heard, has done splendid and in¬ spiring work. They have made favors for the wounded servicemen in the Portsmouth Naval Hospital, entertained these men during the Christmas season, and filled boxes for the needy children of Europe, which is an annual project. These members work with the local chapter of the Red Cross, and Miss Con¬ stance Newman is sponsor. Their officers this year are Lois Winslow, president; Betty Ann Holland, vice-president; Betty Bailey, secre¬ tary and treasurer. Congratulations to the Junior Red Crossl Pencils, soap. toys, and plenty of good wishes are the contents of these boxes for the needy. Yet it ' s all in a day ' s work for these girls. First Row, left to right: Hurley, Ange, Holland. Winslow, Bailey. Askew. Howell, Brothers. Second Row: Birdsong, Pettit, Miss Newman. Moore, Culpepper. MitchelL Flr«t Row. loft to right: McClenny. Holladay. Rabey. Screws, Pal© Edwards, Bums. Mol nari. Second Row. Howard. Rice, Hurley. P.; Blair. Howell, Savedge. Green, Hurley. ITaylor. Gray. Richardson, Dundalow. Wag¬ ner. Third Row: Speight, Woodward. Goodwin. C.; Duck, Johnson, Johnson. T.; Pierce, Thompson. Holland, D.; Brown. Briley, Burnett, Honel Fourth Row: Felton, Cul¬ pepper. Carroll. Annas. Britton, von Valkenburgh, Duke, Harry. Goode. Fowler. Hunt. Whitley, Dunning. Flhh Row: Forrester, Birdsong. Russell. Fryer. Norfleet. Hol¬ land. R.; Goodwin, J., Bangley, Herring. Evans. White. Fentress. Reynolds. Sixth Row: Perry. Umphlette, Vail, Johnson, C.; Byrd, Johnson, E. 54 Bfaihe up the txcutd.! Remember how we laughed at the assort¬ ment of strong noises coming from the Band Room? Remember, too, how proud we were of the Band when they made their first ap¬ pearance? That pride still prevails every- time Suffolk High ' s Band takes the field at a football game or turns a corner in a parade. They’re good and there ' s no doubt about that! Many times they ' ve raised sagging spirits with a majestic march or a hilarious feature at ball games. Music adds so much that a game just wouldn ' t be the same without them. One of the many hilarious features between halves was Childhood Mem¬ ories by the band. Their abilities are variety from J. C. in diapers to Jeff as a rabbit. Hang on kids, Cap ' n Mulley has just started! Smile pretty, girls, and step high. Our majorettes are something pretty special. They spend time and energy practicing their routines, make it to drills on time, usually, and always turn out, strutting their stuff! Don’t worry, you folks up in the bleachers weren ' t the only cold fans. Just check the poor band members. What’s the matter, Pat? Baby, It’s C-C-C- Cold Outside! ” A newly formed club is the Top Hatters. Their purpose is to encourage and sponsor more dances for our fair school. This year they are sponsoring the ever popular and long awaited George Washington Ball. They meet every Thursday during C period as the other clubs. Look ' s like fun, as the Top Hatters jitterbug at one of their many fun-feats. Come on. Bill, swing it! Show us how a real live bug should be ' ' jittered! ' ' GluLLuU, leL dance.! With capable leadership of Miss Nancy Rushing, as sponsor; Joe Wiggins, president; Johnnie Howell, vice-president; Barbara Has- sen, secretary; and Laurence Vail, treas¬ urer, we are looking for big things from them in years to come. Our hats off to the Top Hattersl First Row, left to right: Birdsong, B.; Hassen. Wiggins, Vail. Howell. Miss Rushing, Levy. Second Row: Constant. Winslow, Ange, Burdick, Cutchin, Crumpler, Taylor, Williams Diamond. Third Row: Whitfield, Birdsong, F.; Nelms, R.; Frazier, Higinbotham, Under¬ wood, Hopkins. Nelms. B.; Carver, Zittrain. fcicJzesi! LicJz i! kicJz i! First Row. left to right: Boyette, January, Brown. Hines. Second Row: Gillcrist, Ellison, Rabey, Hearn, Wright. Goodwin. The Wranglers ' Club this year is not very active; that is, it is a small club, if not the smallest in Suffolk High School, and is inter¬ ested in literary activities only. They hope to produce a winning debate team, public speaker, and speller to go on to final com¬ petition in Charlottesville, and bring home the bacon. Mrs. Burton is the Wranglers ' Club spon¬ sor. Other leaders are Tommy Hines, presi¬ dent; Letty Lee January, vice-president; Bill Boyette, secretary-treasurer; and Carol Brown, debate secretary. Mrs. Burton, Wranglers ' Club sponsor, interviews a lew of the students interested in debating, publ ' c speaking, and spelling, or, the geniuses are at work. Seriously, good luck, friends in your endeav¬ ors. Jlot 0 1 the ntoixje.! Those delicious smells rising from the Home Ec. Department seem almost cruel, especially around twelve o ' clock when ev¬ erybody ' s starving and the candy machine is dry.” But we take a deep sniff and hope, just maybe, we ' ll get a taste of those wonder¬ ful cookies. The girls down on the first floor are really getting their training down pat. Some of their work consists of promoting better fam¬ ily relations, giving a banquet for the moth¬ ers and entertaining other F. H. A. members at a Spring Rally. This year they have chosen as their theme The Importance of Whole¬ some Recreation. Officers of the club are loan Earley, presi¬ dent; Billie Crumpler, vice-president; Lois Winslow, secretary; and Bobbie Green, treasurer. Here ' s the source of those wonderful odors. With a new gas stove these gals can really go to town with brownies, cakes and pies. And just don ' t we wish there was enough to go around? Please give us some cookies!!! First Row. left to right: Jones Kiser. Wrignt Griggs. Williams. Second Rcw: Parker, Winslow. Early. Crump¬ ler, Green. McGlenny. Third Row: Hearn. Pierce. Har¬ rell. Bennett, Miss Newman, Holland. Watkins. Howell. Baker. Rabey. Laurence seems to be engrossed in this talk he and M‘ss Jarvis are having. What ' s this? Oh, No! Laurence: Miss Jarvis, please buy a chance on this radis we re giving away I Yes. Laurence is president of the Dis¬ tributors ' Club. Pnxw i wosJz U jju+t A club quickly growing in popularity, in¬ terest, and members is the Distributors ' Club. Many students realize that a study of the field of distribution can be not only inter¬ esting but also helpful. Members are taught the basic steps of good salesmanship and the development of a keen interest in the organization for which they work. Their lead¬ ers this year are, Laurence Vail, president; Wilson Barnes, vice-president; Elmore Saun¬ ders, secretary; Angeline Mitchell, treasurer; and Miss larvis, sponsor. Of course, there are many other aims and purposes of this club too numerous to mention here, so we ' ll say ' ' Happy Sale-ing” to the Distributors ' Club of Suffolk High School. First Row, left to right: Barnes. Vail. Saunders. Miss Jarvis. Bristow, Hicks, Gautier. Second Row: Carver, Nelms. Trower, O’Berry, Mitchell. We Uoe . . . This year, as in previous years, these friendly and helpful girls have continued to uphold their high aim to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and com¬ munity, higher standards of Christian char¬ acter. During the Christmas season, under Miss Yates ' s supervision, they spent much time and energy repairing old toys and col¬ lecting food and clothing to aid the Salvation Army ' s Christmas program. They have taken up Bible study as a special project this year and are also selling clothespins to aid the treasury. President of the club is Catherine Blair; vice-president, Angeline Mitchell; sec¬ retary, Betty Birdsong; corresponding secre¬ tary, Betty Jean Smith; treasurer, Nancy Speight; and sponsor, Miss Gladys Yates. Here ' s Santa ' s workshop and just a few of his helpers. This year. Christmas seemed to be more fun because we all helped make it so for others. S. H. S. really had the Christmas spirit. First Row. left to right: Benton, Speight, Blair. Mitchell. 8econd Row: Crocker. Baker, Smith. Mss Yates. Bird¬ song, Goggin, Vanture, Eley, Lovelace. Third Row: Hanel, Green, S.; Andrews, Howard, Gurley. Fourth Row: Newman. Hurley, Hundley. Rountree, Green. B.; Rawles. Griffin, Chapman, Alberts, Manlove. We lave. . . . Firm! Row. loft lo right: Rabey, Watkins, Holland. Harvey. Duke. Wagner. Hurley. Parker McClenny. Baker Sec¬ ond Row: Holland, M. J.; Brinkley, B.; Marshall. Saun¬ ders, Bailey. Dlls. Rountree. Brinkley. A.; Hanell. Third Row: Darden. Shotton, Neal, Rice, King. Bennelt, Mrs. Taylor, Cutchin, Wiggins Harrell, Mountcastle. Four raps of the gavel — one for clean speech, one for clean sportsmanship, one for clean scholarship, and one for clean living and the weekly meeting of the Junior Tri Hi-Y comes to order. Under the leadership of Mrs. G. Warren Taylor, the club has many new projects this year. Shirley Saunders is president; Betty Bailey, vice-president; Ada Brinkley, second vice-president; Jackie Mar¬ shall, corresponding secretary; Elizabeth Rountree, treasurer; and Betty Brinkley, chap¬ lain. When we presented the toys to the Salvation Army, who was on hand but Santa Claus! And the Hi-Y clubs were thanked (or their efforts by Capt. Johnson and by Santa himself. « i . First Row. left to right: Hunter. Reynolds, Alexander McKenny. Barrow. Lawyer Second Rcw: Little Harrell. Sadler. Brown Blair. Blanchard Third Row: Chapman, Gurley, Hayes, Crocker. Quimby, Britton, Floyd, Haslette, Norfleet. % e leasut . . . With no sponsor, the Boys ' Hi-Y has be¬ come quite dependent on themselves this year, and have proved that they can do fine work with no help. They helped repair toys at Christmas time, and have originated the hep dances after the lunch recess on Tues¬ days and Thursdays. These are held in the gym and records make the orchestra. It ' s nice. Special commendation should go to Har¬ old Sadler, able president of the club. Other officers are Bobby Brown, vice-president; Cornelius Blair, secretary; Billy Harrell, treasurer; and Bobby Little, sergeant-at-arms. Looks like ' Senator” Sadler can pa nt, too. as the Boys ' Hi-Y aids in the Christmas project for the Salva¬ tion Army. We re mighty proud of our fine ' artists, ' ' and don ' t they look sweet in their smocks? Evidently the males of the Monogram Club have felt the need for the feminine touch. Anyway, membership now includes the cheerleaders. As you know, it is an honorary organization for students who hold a letter in sports. They have constantly striven to raise the standards and create more interest in sports. Cap ' n Dick is their sponsor and one who has an inside track on sports, don ' t you think? Lloyd Hines is the Monogram presi¬ dent; Billy Harrell, vice-president; and El¬ more Saunders is secretary-treasurer. Flr� l flow, left lo right: Hassen, Darden, Saunders. Ben¬ ton, Crocker, Chapman. Cutchin. CrumpUr, Andrews, Brothers. Hundley, Mountcasile, Ellis. Second How: Carver, Savedgo, Harrell, F.; Sadler, House. Saunders, Hines, Harrell. B„- Trump, Cross, Barnes, Johnson, Va l. Third Row: Ellis, J : Neal. Culpepper. Duke, Babb, Da- mond. D.; Bradshaw, C.: Matthews, Hines. T.; Howell. Fourth Row: Ellis B • Boyette, Pou ' .son. Toppinq, Brad¬ shaw, J.; Pond, Umphlette, Diamond, T.; Rundio, Wig¬ gins, Little, Mr. White. We Cjotta Icltool, cauSt we (jotta yell! ' Tour pep, your pep!” You got it, now k eep it! Pictured are just a few of our football team ' s loyal sup porters. Looks like a mighty tense moment. From the grandstand comes an ear-split¬ ting cheer, which sends our boys off to give S. H. S. an¬ other victory. And pep is something our cheerleaders do have. They are always on their toes at a pep rally or at a ball game with a loud cheer for our boys. The group itself has better precision this year, and their improvement is very no¬ ticeable on such yells as Step On The Starter. With the addition of the Junior cheerlead¬ ing squad, Suffolk High ' s All girl squad” has become a very popular group. On two occasions they were asked by the Kiwanis Club to represent Suffolk on their float. At the Franklin Bicentennial and at the annual Oyster Bowl game in Norfolk spirits were high as our sharp gals passed in the parade. Left lo right: Darden, Benton, Saunders. Crocker, Cutchin, Chapman, Crumpler. Andrews, Brothers, Hundley, Mountcastle, Ellis. Firal Row. left to right: Carver. House, Trump, Harrell, F„ Babb, Harrell, B.; Bradshaw, J. Second Row: Poulson, Matthews, Duke, Bradshaw, C. fi workjrt coaching is just as important Wwqi jf in playing the game. That ' s the fci ofUcobching the Red Raiders receive from L«J(ris R. Wnite and Arthur Jones. Cap’n Dickj tas produced a championship team year since he took over the helm. His yil Art Jones, a former S. H. S. foot- tall works with the back field while WhitiySrings the line into shape. Together they oring out the quality of play and the sportsmanship of the players so necessary to produce championship teams. Their ability ong with their friendship and understand¬ ing holds the respect of each Red Raider! First Row. left to right: Diamond. T.; Saunders. Culpepper, Howell, Diamond. D , Boyette. Wiggins. Second Row: Rundio, Johnson, Cross, Lawyer. QluunpAOt vi jjUje. tfeaAA it uucjlit The Red Raiders have again haa another successful football season! Suffolk High whose team was heavy but slow used the two-team platoon system throughout the sea¬ son to walk away with the District Cham¬ pionship for the fifth straight year. There weren ' t any stars on the team because each player gave his best and played as a unit. In their opening game Suffolk swam” to an easy 44 to 0 victory over Kempsville. The Raiders scored on the first play and were never headed, as a heavy downpour lasted throughout the game. In their second contest Suffolk defeated a stubborn Great Bridge team by the score of 28-0. The Raider eleven suffered its first and only loss of the regular season to Norview, 13 to 7. Their Group I foe cashed in on breaks to score their touchdowns in a cleanly played game. Suffolk returned to its winning ways by defeating South Norfolk, 20-6. The next game with Frederickburg ended in a scoreless tie, but the last five on the schedule were vic¬ tories for the Raiders: the fourth conference win over Churchland, 39-6; a non-conference victory over Cradock, 20-7; the 38-0 win over Mathew-Whaley which clinched the cham¬ pionship; the defeat of the strong Group I Warwick team, 7-0, in the best played game of the season; and the last victory over Har¬ risonburg, 7-0. In the post sason game Glen Allen de¬ feated Suffolk 19-0 for the Sectional Group II Championship. r . r - Mgnw unarm r —- rmr imr r ' i� m:sr awnr 35?|j3l First Row. left to right. Coach Jones. Trump, Matthews. Ellis. I. Poulson. Ellis. B.: Diamond. D.; Hines. L. Babb, Harrell. B.; Brown, Lawyer. Coach Whit Second Row: Floyd. Mgr.: Little. Harrell. F.; Topping. Cross. Howel 1 . R.; Culpepper. Johnson. Saunders, Rundio, Wooster, Chapman. Mgr. Third Row: Boyette. Howell, J.; Bytd. Carver. Carter, Zittra n. Diamond. T..- Bradshaw. C.; Hines. T.; Bradshaw. J.; Duke, Wiggins, House. A blocking back — that ' s J. B. Mat¬ thews. the key man on most of the plays. J. B. did this job well. Poor oppo¬ nents at the end of each playl An offensive tackle. Allen House didn ' t have too many chances during the game to show his aggressiveness on defense. During the Harrisonburg game he blocked a kick to set up Suffolk ' s w.n- ning touchdown. Small but powerful, Deno Diamond proved he could play in the line. In¬ stead of going through the other men he often went under them. 38 23 4 68 Another offensive guard is Bobby Trump, whose hard work and depend¬ able blocking paved the way for the backs. Trump is one of the tri-captains with Rundio and Matthews for the 1950 season. One of the most alert players on the defensive team is Van Johnson. Because of his speed, Van intercepted many passes for long run backs to set up touchdowns which enabled us to win close games. Billy Harrell ' s regular and steady play earned him a starting position as of¬ fensive guard on this year ' s team. Al¬ ways lighter than his opponent, he got the jump on him by moving fast and outdriving him. 1 _ M _ X. Playing an offensive tackle and very well at that is Fred Harrell. His steady line play proved to be an Important dog in our offense. Billy Rundio is the hard smashing backer-up on defense, and when called upon, a capable blocking back. When it seemed that the opposition was going through a hole, Rundio met them there to stop the play. Making his last season the best, Tony Diamond on many occasions was the fifth man in the opposition ' s backfield. Fast and shifty on his feet, he caused many a headache for the opponents. (Dn, team — SCHEDULE Date Place Opponent Sept. 16 Here ’Kempsville . . 0—Suffolk 44 Sept. 23 Here ’Great Bridge 0—Suffolk 28 Sept. 30 There Norview .13—Suffolk 7 Oct. 7 Here ’South Norfolk.6—Suffolk 20 Oct. 14 Here Fredericksburg .0—Suffolk 0 Oct. 21 Here ’Churchland 6—Suffolk 39 Oct 28 There Cradock .6—Suffolk 20 Nov. 4 Here ’Matthew-Whaley .7—Suffolk 38 Nov. 11 Here Warwick.0—Suffolk 7 Nov. 18 There Harrisonburg .0—Suffolk 7 Dec. 2 Here Glen Allen .19—Suffolk 0 •Conference games 57 210 Tall and lean is Joe Wiggins at de¬ fensive end. His ability to turn end runs in and to meet the backs at the line helped to contribute to the success of the defensive line. JUNIOR VARSITY SQUAD Flral Row. Iwtt to right: Hayes. Matthews. Ellis. Carter, L..- Williams, Carter, M.,- Blair. Richardson, Ouimby. Second Row: van Valkenburgh. Crocker, Birdsong, F.; King, Annas, Higinbotham, Barrow. Brooks, Blanchard. Third Row: Rose. Rountree. Birdsong B.; Nelms. R.: Quayle. Eason. Constant, Salmon, Harris, Nelms. B. Fourth Row: Holland. Mgr.: Draper. Hunter, Turner. Ker- pelman, Harrell. Russell. Mitchel. Glllcrest, Harry. Charles Bradshaw carried most of the offensive load on his shoulders with running, passing, and kicking. H ' S ability to perform these feats well made him a threat on every play. Sully Culpepper is a defensive guard who always played a smart and spir¬ ited game. H‘s hard, and cpnsistent playing made him a valuable member of the team. Just one hundred and thirty-five pounds but tough as nails and an excellent broken field runner is Bill Ellis. On reverses the opposition either couldn ' t see him because of big men in front of him or couldn ' t catch him because of his speed. Nicknamed ' ' Hamhands ' 1 because of his large hands. James Bradshaw per¬ formed an excellent lob at offensive end as a reliable receiver and a hard blocker. Very reliable at end on offense was John Carver. Not too many spectators realized his importance as dd the coaches. He was a. good blocker and an excellent receiver. 72 (IcudeAA! Henry Cross, though listed as wing back, excelled at defensive halfback. His timely tackles saved Suffolk from being scored on many a time. A veteran of several years, Melvin Poulson s hard and earnest work en¬ abled him to make his last year his best. A shifty and fast runner, Poulson kept the opposition on their toes through¬ out the game. Tommy Hines was used as center on offense and defense. In the Fredericks- burq game Tommy intercepted a pass and set up a potential touchdown in the waning minutes of the game which ended in a scoreless tie. A player listed as a back on the pro¬ gram but never seen on the field in that capacity is Lloyd Hines. He kicked the extra points which often meant the difference between victory and defeat. Johnny Howell was a defensive center, backing up the line. His hard tackling and assistance to others stopped many plays for losses or short gains. QiflU! Starting the season at defense. Perry Duke was shifted lo offensive full¬ back because of his ability to rip into the enemies ' forward wall for consis tent yardage. A stand-on an offense at center was Melvin Babb. His constant and reli¬ able work along with his ability to carry out assignments opened many holes over center for our backs to go through for valuable yardage. 73 fit? First Row. left to right: Little. R.. Rundio, Bristow, Pond. Ellis, Little, B. Second Row: Coach Jones, Hayes. Barnes, Bradshaw. ].; Bradshaw, C.; Carver, Umphlette, Man¬ ager; Williams, Assistant Manager. Captain Bobby Pond demonstrates his ability as ' palms the ball. Under Cap ' n Art s watch- eye, the boys ' errors are corrected and the m improved. Swish! Ten points. From left to right the goalies - ' are Polio” Carver, Captain Bobby Pond, Choo- Choo Bradshaw, Wilson Barnes, and Cotton Bradshaw. Oust team U ned hot! r Lfea! 1950 RECORD Suffolk 41 . .. Newport News 52 Suffolk 30 . .. St. Christopher 49 Suffolk 47. .Stuy vesant 30 Suffolk 42 . . Cradock 35 Suffolk 44. . South Norfolk 38 Suffolk 90. . Deep Creek 28 Suffolk 29 . .Norview 35 Suffolk 38 . .Portlock 43 Suffolk 39 . ... Churchland 23 Suffolk 59 .. . Oceana 29 Suffolk 38 . . Hampton 43 Suffolk 57. . Smitnfield 53 Suffolk 69 . . Cradock 58 Suffolk 61. . Kempsville 37 Suffolk 34. 36 Suffolk 44 . Franklin 49 Suffolk 40 . Don J. V. 64 Suffolk 53. .Poquoson 31 Suffolk 50. . Great Br:dge 36 Suffolk 70. 49 Total 975 818 The Great Bridge boys try mighty hard, but with Pond really stretching and Bradshaw waiting for the ball to fall into his hands, there isn ' t a thing they can dot Somebody told Ben to sit tight while he took his picture. This is the result. We think it ' s funny, too. Cap ' n Art seems to think it is, too. In the general pile-up we find the Bradshaw Brothers, Run- dio and Jessie Lee as they get with that ball. That one lone Matthew-Whaley boy looks out-numbered. 75 hi e had a touxjli Schedule The Red Raiders of Suffolk High had one of the toughest seasons in many a year. Some of their opponents who had never given them any trouble before caused them to play several very close games and a few losing ones. Their first two games were de¬ feats at the hands of Newport News and St. Christopher ' s. The next three with Stuyve- sant, Cradock, and South Norfolk found Suf¬ folk on the winning end. A spectacle of the season was the next contest with Deep Creek when the Raiders romped over them in a 90-28 victory, with one of the subs as high scorer making 20 points. The first conference game lost by Suffolk was with Portlock. A real thriller was played by Smithfield next. In this game the lead was changed many times and notable was the scoring of Bobby Pond with 24 points to his credit. Mat- thew-Whaley also presented stiff competition. With only seconds left to play, M. W. made a foul shot tying the score, and just before the final whistle a field shot, winning 26-24. In the game against Franklin, a newcomer to Group II, Suffolk lost in the race for the District Championship. Other games of the season were wins for the Red Raiders except for a 64-40 defeat at the hands of Elon Col¬ lege Junior Varsity. The Red Raiders piled up a total 975 points for the season against their opponents ' 818. High scorer for the 1950 season was Ray¬ mond Little with 219 points. Winning 13 out of 20 games, the Raiders have made a record of which S. H. S. stu¬ dents are rightly proud. This year the Raiders, led by Captain Bobby Pond, were coached by Art Jones and managed by Ben Umphelette and Jimmy Williams. 76 Qaod matesUal in f.u. team With only three members of last year ' s squad left, the outlook for the Junior Var¬ sity at the opening of the ’49-‘50 season didn ' t seem too bright. After having very little practice, they ventured to Cradock where they lost their first game of the sea¬ son 51-18. Their next contest was with a de¬ termined South Norfolk team who, trailing at half time, came back to beat our Junior Raiders 29-25. Then followed a trip to Nor- view where the J. V. ' s trounced a powerful Group I team 36-22. Next the future Red Raiders traveled to Holland where they battled the Holland varsity to a 40-40 tie. Their next scheduled game was with Hamp¬ ton which they lost with a score of 34 to 25. The following week the J. V. was host to Cradock whom they hoped to avenge for an earlier loss in the season, but the powerful Cradock team provided too much for them with the Admirals winning 43-35. Possessing a grim determination for victory in their next home game, they routed Matthew-Whaley 48-34. In their last Group II contest of the sea¬ son they traveled to South Norfolk where they lost 32 to 31. Writing finis to their season was a ludi¬ crous affair between the men of the faculty and Baby Raiders which ended in a 26-2 victory for the J. V. ' s, only after an overtime period, thus making the overall record for them three wins, five losses, and one tie. The Junior Varsity was ably captained by Bobby Trump and managed by Shirley Rose. Coach Art Jones has high hopes of a champion varsity squad next year because oi the fine prospects on this year ' s team. 1950 RECORD Suffolk 18. . Cradock 51 Suffolk 25. .South Norfolk 29 Suffolk 36. Norview 22 Suffolk 10 .Holland 40 Suffolk 25 . .Hampton 34 Suffolk 35. 43 Suffolk 48 . .... Matthew-Whaley 34 Suffolk 31. .South Norfolk 32 Suffolk 26. 24 Total 284 309 First Row, left to right: Birdsong, Holland. Carter, Vail. Trump, Westnedge Second Row: Coach Jones, Haslette. Crocker. Carter. L. ; Howell, Hopkins, Rose. Manager. W ‘ } First Row. left to right: McClenny, Brothers, Mitchell. Has¬ son, Crocker, Wiggins. Second Row: Coach Pittman, Speignt, Manager; Holland, Cutchln. Earley, Crumpjer, Andrews, Eley, Lovelace, Assistant Manager. ' ir uT 1 And we ' be diill the Gluunfuotti were trailing behind at half time. However, they were not so lucky when they met Smith- field in.a thrilling contest which resulted in the only defeat of the season for Suffolk, 44-38. All others with Kempsville, Franklin, Poquoson, Great Bridge, and South Norfolk were wins for the girls. In a game sponsored by the High School Key Club the students tied with the women faculty team 27-27. Betty Ann Holland was again high scorer for the season with 258 points. This is her third straight year as high scorer for the girls ' varsity team. This championship team for District I Group II was captained by Barbara Hassen and managed by Nancy Speight, assisted by Vir¬ ginia Mae Lovelace. When Coach Emily Pittman called out her girls for the first practice in November, the Raiderettes had high hopes of another suc¬ cessful season. With almost daily practice to put them in shape for the toughest com¬ petition in many a year and with several veterans and many newcomers, an outstand¬ ing team developed. As a ' ' warming-up game the sextet first played the American Legionettes, a local independent team. In this game Suffolk scored 31 points to their opponents ' 55. The next five games were conference vic¬ tories for the Raiders, including South Norfolk, Deep Creek, Portlock, Churchlcmd, and Oceana. One of the unique features of this year ' s team was their ability to roll up the score in the last two quarters when they Here ' s proof positive that Birdsong can jump and get that ball back to the forwards. McClenny come in fast and the ball game is on ‘he way. It ' s a mighty tense moment as this picture shows. Calm down. Miss Pittman; everything ' s gonna be all right. And we won the gome! And here ' s Anglo as she proves that dynamite comes in small packages. You got a good grip on that ball, h’aintcha, Angie? In the action shots, here, of our cracker-jack team we see Dole Brothers going up after ball. She got the ball, believe it or not. 1950 RECORD Suffolk 31... American Legionettes 55 Suffolk 49 South Norfolk 15 Suffolk 52.. Deep Creek 42 Suffolk 31... . Portlock 24 Suffolk 43 . Churchland 39 Suffolk 54 .. . . Oceana 39 Suffolk 38 ... Smithfield 44 Suffolk 57... . Kempsville 18 Suffolk 49 . . ... . Franklin 36 Suffolk 56 . . . Poquoson 12 Suffolk 41 ... . Great Bridge 40 Suffolk 33 ... . South Norfolk 22 Suffolk 27. . Women ' s Faculty 27 Total 561 413 Coach Fittman demonstrates to our hot ' ' forwards ex actly how the ball should be handled. But something seems to be funny. What is it. girls? Could be. maybe, that basketball in general is just plain fun. Basketball fans will recognize the snowbirds here. No, not Martha. Betty Ann. Marion, and Dale, but the type of shooting they ' re doing. Looks classy, huh? And it pays off in the big games. Stretch, girls. Barbara jumps and the ball is ours. McClenny opens that mouth. Wiggins runs in and the play is completed. What a team, huh? .mf ►- ♦iaiV ' W ' Fir I Row. left to right: White. Burkett. Ellis. J.; Trump, row. Third Row: Higinbotham. Hopkins. Haslett. Cook, Ellis. B.; Babb. Second Row: Culpepper. Cross, King, King. J. ; Bradshaw. C. ; Bradshaw, J.; Nelms, Howell] Wiggins, Rundto, Topping, Plewes, Williams. Byrd, Bar- Manager; Coach White. it Uh L, and you ' ne. out! The 1949 baseball season opened with eight lettermen returning to Captain Dick ' s championship team. With the outstanding pitching of Joe Wiggins and the co-operation of his fellow teammates, they began their 1949 campaign by defeating Maury High, 1-0. The next five games were victories for Suffolk High. Even though there were no outstanding hitters, we were able to shade South Norfolk 4-3. In the infield our team, led by Captain Jack King, shortstop, showed re¬ markable defense against their opponents. The last four games of the season were losses for the Suffolk nine. The students of S. H. S. were ptoud of the six wins out of ten games played by a team composed largely of newcomers to baseball 1 April 5 Hera SCHEDULE Suffolk 1 Maury 0 April B Here Suffolk 8 Poquoson 1 April 13 There Suffolk 4 South Norfolk 3 April 22 There Suffolk 7 Oceana 6 April 25 There Suffolk 1 Wilson 2 April 29 There Suffolk 3 Smithfield 2 May 6 There Suffolk 8 Portlock 0 May 13 Here Suffolk 1 Great Bridge 6 May 17 Here Suffolk 3 Smithfield 11 May 19 There Suffolk 0 Mathew Whaley 4 81 (lecuhf? ie we.! Maury TENNIS SCHEDULE 7 Suffolk 2 Cradock 0 Suffolk 9 Norview 0 Suffolk 9 Cradcck i Suffolk 8 Maury 7 Suffolk 2 William Mary Division 6 Suffolk 2 Five veteran netmen returned to Miss Emily Pittman ' s tennis team this year and were soon augmented by several other interested volunteers. The team, captained by Bobby Spivey, played to win, but because of their limited experience they were overcome in many of their matches by college B teams and Group I schools. Incidentally, Spivey, Suffolk High ' s number one man, was State Singles Cham¬ pion. Coach Pittman hopes that by the experi¬ ence gained the team will have a more suc¬ cessful season next year, and we ' re looking for big things from Suffolk High School ' s Tennis Teaml Left to right: Coach Pittman, Spivey, Carver, Worsham, Little, Pond. Austin, Savedae, Smith, Williams, Manager. Fir� t Row. left to right: Diamond. Manager. Poulson, Howell, Hines Harrell. Blanchard. Second Row: Diamond T.; Vail, Barnes. Sykes, Joyner, Matthews, Johnson, Coach Jones. fenecdz that tape.! With a really good nucleus to work with, Cap ' n Art ' s track team again won the Dis¬ trict I, Group II title. They participated in three meets last year, a tri-angular meet in Portsmouth, the district meet in Williamsburg, and the state track meet in Charlottesville. At the Williamsburg meet, Suffolk High was mighty proud of Rich¬ ard Sykes, who broke the 220 yard dash rec¬ ord and tied the 100, and Van Johnson, who won hurdle events with no before-hand prac¬ tice. The crack relay ieam, Sykes, Hines, Johnson and Poulson turned in steady vic¬ tories all season. May 11 Suffolk at Portsmouth Suffolk Churchland Wilson Jr. i Varsity May 14 State Meet at Charlottesville (Individual) winners) Su olk fyoA ueSi 9 i On i MemosU i Suffolk Forever An Adaption item St. John’s College March Music Arranged by Dorothy Ktrchtnier Thus the story of 1950 at Suffolk High has come to an end. It has been a grand year, filled with those things — many of which we have pictured here — that will cause S. H. S. to live on in our memories. Many years frem now we shall still be singing Suf¬ folk Forever! Her Fame shall never die! Senior Stattitioi PEGGY ANN ANGE Tri Hi-Y 2; Top Hal Society 4; Red Crow 4; A. P. T. P. 1. 2. 3. 4. OLETTA PARKER ASKEW — Jr. Red Cross 1; A. P. T. P. 1, 2, 3. 4. MELVIN LEE BABB - Monogram Club 3. 4; A. P. T. P. 1, 2. 3; Choral Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Baseball 1. 2. 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3. ANITA BELLE BAGLEY Peanut 1. 2. 3. 4. Co-Editor 4. Editorial Secretary 3; Dramatic Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 2; A. P. T. P. 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Senate 4. AGNES LUCILLE BAKER — Tri Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. Club 1. 2. 3, Social Chairman 3. Jr. Red Cross 1, 2; A. P. T. P. 1, 2. 3. WILSON BARNES Monogram Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Distributors ' Club, Vice-President 4; Band 2. 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Captain 3. ■ “ a Vv- O N� ETtY VINCENT BENTON Peanut 1.2. 3. 4. Ca Editor 4: Tri Hi Y 1. 2, 3, 4. Vice-President 2; Monogram Club 4; Jr. Red Cross 1.2: A. P. T. P. 1. 2. 3. 4. Treasurer 4: Cheerleader 3. 4; Student Senate 4; Assembly Committee 3. 4. Chairman 4: Building and Grounds Committee 2. FI 13 A BETH WEST BIRDSONG — Junior Class President; Peanut 3. 4. Business Manager 4; Peanut ) Picker 1. 2, 3. 4; Tri Hi-Y 1. 2, 3, 4; President. Jr. Tri Hi-Y. Recording Secretary. Sr. Tri Hi-Y; A. P. T. P. 3; Choral Club 2. 3. Triple Trio; Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Student Senate 3, 4; Public Relations Committee 3; Virginia Girls ' State: S. C. A. Convention. CATHERINE BLAIR — Peanut Picker 3. 4. Heads Ed tor 4; Tri Hi-Y 1. 2. 3. 4. Secretary 2, Presi¬ dent 4; Jr. Red Cross 1. 2; A. P. T. P. 1, 2, 3. 4; Band 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1; Student Senate 1. BILL BOYETTE - Peanut Picker 4; Wranglers ' Club 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1. 2, 3. 4. SAMUEL BRISTOW Distributors ' Club 4; Basketball 2, 3. 4. BILLY BRITTON - Hi-Y 3. 4; A. P. T. P. 1. 2, 3; Choral Club 3. Band 2. 3. 4; Football 2. CAROL BROWN Senior Class Secretary; Junior Class Secretary; Peanut Picker 4; Wranglers ' Club 3, 4. Debate Secretary 4; Public Speaking 3; Student Senate Secretary 4. BOBBY BROWN Junior Class Executive Committee Member; Hi-Y 2, 3. 4; Football 1, 2. 3. 4; Key Gub, President 4. IDA BURDICK Top Hat Society 4. JOHN CARVER — Senior Gass Vice-President. Hi-Y 1 Top Hat Society 4: Dramatic Gub 1. 2: Monogram Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Distributors ' Gub; A. P. T. P. 3; Choral Club, President 2. 3; Football 1. 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Tennis 1. 2, 3. 4. LOLA MARY CATHEY — Tri Hi-Y 2. 3; Top Hat Society 4; Choral Gub 3. GEORGE CONSTANT - Peanut Picker 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3; Top Hat Society 4; Choral Gub 2; Band 2, 3; Football 1, 4. MARTHA CROCKER - Peanut Picker 1. 2. 3: Tri Hi-Y 1. 2. 3 4. Secretary 2; Prose Reader 3; Girls ' State; S. C. A.; Monogram Club 4; Jr. Red Cross 1. 2,- A. P. T. P.. Second Vice-President 4: Choral Club 1. 2, 3; Cheerleader 3, 4; Basketball 3. 4; Student Senate 3. 4. Vice-President 3. Presi¬ dent 4; Publicity Committee 2. HENRY CROSS — Hi-Y 1, 2. 3. 4; Monogram Gub 4. A. P. T. P. 1. 2. 3, 4; Choral Gub 4; Football 3. 4; Baseball 2, 3. 4. PHYLLIS CULPEPPER - Peanut Picker Head Typist 4; Dramatic Club 1. 2, 3; Band 2. 3. 4; Jr. Red Cross 1, 2; A. P. T. P. 1, 2. 85 TONY DIAMOND —.Top Hat Society 4; Choral Club 3; Football 3, 4; Track 4; Student Senate 3; A. P. T. P. 1.2. DOROTHY FAISON Peanut Picker 4; Tri Hi-Y 1, 2. 3; Dramatic Club 4; Jr. Red Cross 1. 2; A. P. T. P. 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 2, 3. 4. BOBBY FLOYD — Peanut 2. 3, 4. Sports Editor 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; A. P. T. P. 4; Football Manager 3. 4; Baseball 3. CECIL GAUTIER Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; Distributors ' Club 4; A. P. T. P. 2; Jr. Varsity Basketball 4. JULIAN GOODWIN Hi-Y 2; Wranglers ' Club 3. 4; Prose Reader 1. 2. 3; A. P. T. P. 1. 2. 3, 4; Choral Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Band 4; Student Senate 1. 2, 4; Finance Committee Chairman 4. SHIRLEY GREENE - Tri Hi-Y 4; F. H. A. Club 4; A. P. T. P. 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 2. 3. 4. ANN GRIFFIN Peanut 4; Tri Hi-Y 4. WILLIAM GURLEY — Hi-Y 1. 2. 3, 4; Football 2. NANCY HANEL Peanut 1, 4; Peanut Picker 4; Tri Hi-Y 1.2, 3. 4, Recording Secretary 2; Band 2, 3. 4; A. P. T. P. 1. 2. BILLY HARRELL Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, V ice-President 3, Treasurer 4; Monogram Club. Vice-President 4; Football 1. 2. 3. 4. JOE HASLETT Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; A. P. T. P. 1, 2. 3, 4; Band 2; Basketball 3, 4; Track 4. BARBARA HASSEN Peanut 4. Photographic Editor; Peanut Picker 2, 3; Wranglers ' Club 3; Top Hat Society 4; Monogram Club 4; A. P. T. P. 1, 2. 3; Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4. Captain 4; Student Senate 4; Athletics Committee Co-Chairman, 4. INA CLAIRE HEARN Peanut Picker 1, 2. 4; Tri Hi-Y 1. 2, 3; Wranglers ' Club 4; F. H. A. Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 1. 2, 3, 4; A. P. T. P. 1. 2. McCOY HICKS — Distributors’ Club 4. I-LCYD HINES Peanut Picker 4, 5; Hi-Y 1; Wranglers ' Club 3; Monogram Club 4 5, President 5; A. P. T P. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5; Football 1, 2. 3. 4. 5; Baseball 1, 2; Track 3, 4. 5; Student Senate 2, 3. 4. 5; Building and Grounds Committee Chairman 4, 3; Flag Pole Committee 1. 2; Ways and Means Committee Chairman 5; Boys ' State 4; State S. C. A. 4. TOMMY HINES - Peanut 1. 2; Peanut Picker 2. 3. 4. Editor 4; Hi-Y 1. 2; Wranglers ' Club 4, Presi¬ dent; Public Speaking 4: Dramatic Club 2, 3; Monogram Club 4; Choral Club 1, 2. 3; Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Baseball 1; Tennis 2, Manager; Student Senate 2. 3. 4. CLEO HOLLADAY - Peanut. Literary Editor 4: Peanut Picker 2, 3; Tri Hi-Y 1; One Act Play 2 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2. 3. 4. Secretary 2; Jr. Red Cross 1; A. P. T. P. 1. 2. 3, 4; Choral Club 1, 2. Photographer Hamblin takes over a day at Suffolk High Chaperuins pose with several band members before to photograph our many clubs. leaving on their trip to Harrisonburg. GEORGE ALLEN HOUSE - Peanut 4; Hi-Y 1. 2; Dramatic Club 3; Monogram Club 4; Choral Club 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 4; Student Senate 3. PEGGY HOWARD - Peanut 3; Peanut Picker 3, 4. Business Manager 4; Tri Hl-Y 2. 3. 4; Jr. Red Cross 1, 2, 3; Choral Club 1, 2, 3; Band 2, 3, 4. Treasurer 4. JOHNNIE HOWELL — Peanut 4; Top Hat Society, Vice-President 4; Monogram Club 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4. TOMMY HOWELL - Dramatic Club 1. 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4. PAT HURLEY — Peanut 3; Tri Hi-Y 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2; A. P. T. P. 1, 2, 3; Choral Club 2; Band 2. 3, 4. EARL JOHNSON — Peanut 3; Choral Club 1; Band 2. 3. 1 . Track 4. VAN JOHNSON — Peanut 4; Dramatic Club 1. 2, 3, 4: Monogram Club 3. 4; A. P. T. P. 1. 2. 3. 4; Choral Club 1, 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Track 2, 3, 4; Student Senate 4; Athletics Com¬ mittee Chairman 4. HOWARD KING — Dramatic Club 1, 2. 3. 4. RAYMOND LITTLE — Hi-Y 1, 2; Wranglers ' Club 1; Monogram Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3. 4, Co-Captain 4. BETTY LOWE — Dramatic Club 3. BECKY MARKS — Tri Hi-Y 2; Dramatic Club 3, 4; F. H. A. Club 1, 2, Treasurer 2. ANGELINE MITCHELL — Tri Hi-Y 3. 4, Vice-President 4; Distributors ' Club Secretary 4; A. P. T. P. 3, 4; Basketball 4 BUCK NELMS - Top Hat Society 4, Distributors ' Club 4; A. P. T. P. 1, 2. 3. 4; Band 2; Football 2, 4; Track 4. ANN NELSON -- Choral Club 2, 3. 4. ESTHER NELSON Tri Hi-Y 2; Choral Club 1, 2, 3, 4. BEN NORFLEET Senior Class President: Junior Class Vice-President; Peanut Picker. Assistant Editor 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Hobby Club 2: Band 2, 3, 4, President 3, 4; Student Senate, Honorary Member 4; Clubs Committee 3. 4. MARY LOUISE O ' BERRY - F. H. A. Club 1. 2. 3: Distributors ' Club 4; Jr. Red Cross 3. MAXINE PARR — Peanut 2; Tri Hi-Y 2; Band 3, 4, 5. Secretary 3, 4; Clubs Committee 3, 4, 5, Chairman 4, 5. These left behind football fans give the Red Raiders and the Band a big send off as they leave for the Harrisonburg game. Every afternoon after school S. H. S. students rush to ' Tuck ' s — the meeting place of every gang — to eat an ice cream cone and hear the latest gossip. TAMPA The band does its part in cheering for the Raiders at the thrilling Norview game. Whoever would look this calm and composed at a football game but the faculty. P-e-a-n-u-t-s! Ten cents! — a familiar yell heard at Peanut Park from the Sen¬ iors ' concession stand. BCBBY POND Hi-Y 1, 2, Vice-President 1, President 2; Monogram Club 3, 4, A. P. T. P. 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3. 4. Captain 4; Tennis 2. 4. HAROLD SADLER - Hi-Y, President 4; Monogram Club 3, 4 A. P. T. P. 1, 2, 3; Choral Club 1, 2, 3: Football 3; Baseball 3. ELIZABETH SALMON Peanut Picker 2. 4, Circulation Manager 4; Tri Hi-Y 3; Dramatic Club 2; F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. President 2, 3, Program Chairman 1; Jr. Red Cross 1, 2, 3; Choral Club 1, 2; Student Senate 2. ELMORE SAUNDERS Senior Class Treasurer; Junior Class Treasurer; Hi-Y 1, 2; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Secretary-Treasurer 4; Distributors’ Club, Treasurer 4; A. P. T. P. 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Captain 4; Baseball 2, 3; Basketball 2. 3, 4; Student Senate 2, 3, 4; Building and Grounds Committee 2, 4, Chairman 4. BETTY JEAN SMITH — Peanut Picker 4; Tri Hl-Y 2, 3, 4, Corresponding Secretary 4; A. P. T. P. J, 2. NANCY SPEIGHT ■ Peanut 2; Peanut Picker 2. 3, 4; Tri Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; A. P. T. P. 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Senate 4; Publicity Committee Chairman 4. IARRY TOPPING - One Act Play 3. 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 4; A. P. T. P. 2, 3. 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Senate 4. JOYCE TROWER Distributors ' Club 4. BOBBY TRUMP — Hi-Y 1, 2; Monogram Club 3. 4; A. P. T. P. 3; Choral Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1. 2, 3. 4; Baseball 3. 4; Basketball 2, 3; Track Manager 2; Student Senate 4; Public Relations Com¬ mittee Chairman 4; Assembly Committee 3; Athletics Committee 2; Flag Pole Committee 2. JOAN TURNER — Dramatic Club, Secretary 4; Cheerleader 2. MARGARET UZZELL Choral Club 3. LAURENCE VAIL - Peanut Picker 4; Hi-Y 2; Top Hat Society, Treasurer 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Distributors ' Club 3, 4, President 4; A. P. T. P. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 2. 3. 4; Football 1; Basketball 2 3, 4; Track 2. 3, 4. SHIRLEY WOOSTER Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Monogram Club 4; A. P. T. P. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1 2 3 4- Baseball 1, 2. 4. “ Peanut Picker 3, 4; Tri Hi-Y 2. 3; Wranglers ' Club 4; F. H. A. Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 1. 2, 3; A. P. T. P. 1, 2, 3. 88 PLANTERS PEANUTS DELICIOUSLY SALTED ★ MR. PEANUT Assures The Best Quality 5c EVERYWHERE ★ PLANTERS is the word for PEANUTS Congratulations to Each of You WISHING YOU GREAT SUCCESS IN LIFE ' S NEW ADVENTURE ★ BOWDEN FLORIST 212 West Washington Street Congratulations, Seniors ★ RUSSELL ' S Service With a Smile Compliments oi R. R. ALLEN SON SUFFOLK MOTOR CO. CONGRATULATIONS Buick — Pontiac — White Truck to the ★ CLASS OF 1950 Used Cars ★ SALES and SERVICE 245 West Washington Street RUBEN EDWARDS Telephone: 9948 Plumbing and Heating W ' v J7’ Congratulations to the Senior Class v ' y,p xV A) p-■ i” x v v y y oC Cr jr vjy - g Suffolk Insurance Corporation _ and W est and Withers V 90 Dial: 2381 Southern Dry Cleaners T. Roland Felton, Prop. SUFFOLK ' S LARGEST CLEANERS ★ 239 West Washington Street Suffolk, Va. yjA 1 , Compliments §H0JLCOMPANY W . , .v O. B. SMITH D. H. HOWELL CARL SCHADEL Superintendent Superintendent Sheet Metal Works Peoples Life Insurance Co. Exhaust and Blow Piping National Bank Building Skylight, Cornices Suffolk. Va. General Sheet Metal Work M. H. BAXTER Phone: 4141 — P. O. Box 404 District Manager Shop: Dial: Suffolk 4261 Corner Saratoga and Fayette Streets BURTON ' S ★ CONGRATULATIONS Everything ★ on BYRUM HARDWARE CO., Credit INC. ★ Compliments of NANSEMOND DRUG CO. herbert c. January Where You Get the Best of Quality and Service Phone: 3414 We Deliver 91 Compliments CONGRATULATIONS of TO THE SENIOR CLASS SPIVEY MOTOR SALES ★ Dealers in SUFFOLK IRON WORKS Service Cycle Sales and Service STUDEBAKER CARS TRUCKS Route 4 P. O. Box 228 Suifolk. Va. If It’s New in Footwear You’ll Find It At Russell Holmes ★ Suffolk ' s Leading Shoe Store Congratulations to the Class of 1950 ★ Suffolk Feed and Fuel Company THE HOUSE OF K M COAL and MOBIL HEAT FUEL OIL ★ PHONE: 2323 92 Best Wishes for Success to the Class of 1950 Montgomery Ward tt V r Suffolk Virginia Compliments Best Wishes to a Fine School of JOS. P. HALL and to the 1950 Seniors DRUG CO., INC. ★ ★ SUFFOLK LUMBER CO.. INC. Prescriptions Our Serving Suffolk Since 1920” Specialty Mulberry Jefferson Sts. Suffolk. Va. THE GURLEY PRESS ★ Quality Printing PHONE: 4741 SUFFOLK. VA. Compliments J. M. BUTLER SON BEST WISHES from THE FRANCES SHOPPE Class of ' 50 . . . Congratulations to the Be Wise and Thrifty Class of 1950 0 ojh ■ mi ★ Birdsong Storage pip Company Incorporated LET GAS DO THE FOUR BIG JOBS ★ IN YOUR HOME SUFFOLK. VIRGINIA K SUFFOLK GAS COMPANY Nansemond Gas Corporation Compliments of I. 0. HILL AND COMPANY Congratulations, Seniors ★ T. F. BLAIR Contractor SUFFOLK. VIRGINIA 94 NEW NORFOLK ROAD DRINK IN BOTTLES ★ Suffolk Coca-Cola Bottling Works 1880 1950 BALLARD SMITH’S Seventieth Anniversary Year ★ For seventy years Ballard Smith has been serving the people of Suffolk, Tidewater Virginia, and Eastern North Carolina. Our growth and success has been founded on our reputation for honest business principles and the selling of quality merchandise at fair and just profit. We resolve to continue in these practices and we thank you for your patronage Telephone: 6450 We Deliver BRADSHAW ' S SERVICE Fountain Drinks — Sandwiches Candies — Toilet Articles Patent Medicine ★ 530 West Washington Street Suffolk, Va. COME INTO . . Clark Andrews Motor Co. and Make a Date With the — 88 — 556 West Washington Street Dial: 2221 Res.: 4292 Compliments of SUFFOLK EQUIPMENT CO. Your International Dealer 152 South Main Street Dial: 9361 Suffolk, Va. Congratulations to the Class of 1950 ★ BARR BROTHERS Friendly Jewelers STANDS FOR CREDIT L. S. Barr, Mgr. Phone: 9976 Compliments of HOME LAUNDRY and JOHN A. HOWELL BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1950 ★ BRIGGS MOTOR CO. 321 West Washington Street Suffolk. Va. LYON - AUSTIN FLORISTS, INC. ★ OFFICE 215 West Washington Street GREENHOUSES North Broad Street Suffolk High School Class Rings Manufactured by HERFF-JONES COMPANY ★ Furnished Through Brewer Jewelry Company CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1950 from ★ THE FLOWER SHOP Town and Country Togs 179 N. Main Street Suffolk. Va. PIERCE TIRE COMPANY Tires — GOODYEAR — Tubes VULCANIZING AND RECAPPING 404 W. Washington Street SUFFOLK. VIRGINIA Day Phone: 2891 Night Phone: 5383 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1950 ★ H. J. BOWEN CO.. INC. Since 1890 Phone: 2571 Suffolk. Va. Victor. Columbia, Decca. Capital Records ★ PHILCO RADIOS and REFRIGERATORS Electrical Appliances, Inc. 173 North Main Street SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA Phone: 2511 P. O. Box 697 97 ★ Compliments of SIMPSON ' S ★ -p Xs jt _£ Ui --yLo _ ? V� . OX � - V . 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