Tappahannock High School - Annual Yearbook (Tappahannock, VA)

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RUTH BARNHART Oxford Univ. , Univ. of Va. , Madison LUCY McKinney Longwood ESSIE HARRISON Mary Washington, William and Mary BETTY GEDDES Lynchburg MAE SUTTON Mary Washington DOLLY SISSON Mary Washington MARY DURHAM Longwood, Madison RUBY DOGGETT Mary Washington KATHRINE ALLEN Longwood CATHERINE WARE University of Virginia Mary Washington

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PRINCIPAL MR. E. W. CHRISTOPHER College of William and Mary and George Washington University TO YOU, OUR SENIORS OF 1956, WE EX- TEND SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS Your names, your personalities and your contributions will long be remembered. You have much to be proud of, and you have much for which to be thankful. You are entering a world full of opportu- nities, a world full of challenges. As you are called upon to fulfil your peculiar mission in adult life may you seek the guidance and wisdom of the masters and the craftsmen. Above all may you seek the divine guidance that comes only from the giver of every good and perfect gift. WILLIAM BROWNE University of Rich- mond HOWARD ROBERTSON William and Mary Mary EDNA CARLTON College of Wm. and Mary, Long- wood, R. P. I. , University of Richmond LUCILLE TALIAFERRO Longwood, Columbia University GENE CHRISTOPHER Madison HENRY ASHTON William and Mary GLADYS HALEY College of Wm. and Mary, Univ. of Richmond, R. P.I. IRENE PHILLIPS Westhampton FRANCES DURHAM Mary Washington THORNTON TAYLOR V. P.I.

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OFFICERS Pres. Bruce Parker V-Pres. Irvin Lee Gladding Sec. Billy Ware Treas. Charlotte Johnson Sponsor Mr. Browne “THE STUDENTS PROGRESS” To reach, that Celestial goal of graduation, we as freshmen, entered high school with high hopes. Under the guidance of Mr. Dunton and Miss Ware, we were able to overcome most of the temptations and obstacles that faced us. At first, our new surroundings were a little frightening, but after a few weeks we began to “feel at home.” We participated in many of the school functions; we were represen- ted in the May Court, on the girls and boys basketball teams, in the football team and in the various clubs. One of the highlights of the year was the win- ning of the District Championship by the girls softball team. We were glad that some of our girls had helped to make this the first victory since 1936. The highlight of our sophomore year was the arrival of our future sponsor and friend, Mr. Browne. School life for us progressively became more eventful. The girls basketball and softball teams won the District Championship, with the able support of members of our class. We began to participate more and more in the school functions, such as the social, ath- letic and SCA activities. Our Junior year, Mr. Browne became our sponsor and under his leadership it was a wonderful year for all. We looked forward to the Jr.- Sr. Prom and Banquet and worked hard for the success of these two events. We were well rewarded for our time and efforts. The boys basketball team as well as both of the girls athletic teams won the District Championship. We were proud of our class membership on all these teams. We also en- joyed a trip to Williamsburg as an activity of our American History Class, Our senior year was the best of all. Again we looked forward to the prom and banquet, and with Mr. Browne as sponsor once more, we had a most enjoyable year. Some of the highlights besides the two social events, were the senior play and our trips to Richmond and Washington. When grad- uation finally arrived and our goal had been achieved, we left carrying with us many memories of the past four years, and of our wonderful associations here at THS. 6