Tappahannock High School - Annual Yearbook (Tappahannock, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1962 volume:

tT ' 1 J 1 TAPORAPIAN — 1962 — FOREWORD There is only one today in a lifetime. Today we are young: youth is a time of merriment and laughter. It is also a difficult time. Growing up is one of the hardest things we will have to do. Each day of the year brings us new joys, new experiences, and per- haps new disappointments. We may find it hard to believe that a lifetime is just the sum of all the twenty-four hours that we have lived. This year, the annual staff has worked diligently to produce an annual that will help you remember the days that made the ’61- ' 62 school year. With this thought, we the annual staff, are proud to present the ' 62 Tapor apian. 2 THIS YEAR — 1961-’62 — AT TAPPAHANNOCK: ADMINISTRATIVELY . . . . PAGE 7 ACADEMICALLY PAGE 13 ORGANIZATIONALLY . . . . PAGE 31 ATHLETICALLY PAGE 45 SOCIALLY PAGE 59 COMMERCIALLY PAGE 63 This annual marks a first for Tappahannock High in that the 1961-62 Taporapian is not arriving until September of our new school term. In making this decision, the annual staff, by consent of the graduating class, attempted to provide the students with a larger, more complete annual. Through our efforts, we have tried to present an accurate and comprehensive picture of the school year in all varied areas of school life, not only in sports and social life, which seem to have been predominant in the past, but also in academic accomplishments and extracurricular achievements. An annual is not the creation of a few people. It is primarily a pictorial record of the events and people which will long be remembered as outstanding in the school year. It is composed of you, the students -- your ideas, interests, and achievements; and it is through your interest and support that we are able to present this 1961-62 Tapora- pian to you. As editor, 1 would like to thank the advertisers and purchasers who have made this annual possible; the faculty who through their cooperation and patience have enabled the numerous class interruptions; Mr. Robertson, our advisor; Mr. Burruss, without whose consent we could not have done the job; Gary Carlton, our roving photographer; and all the people who have worked diligently to prepare this annual for you. It is with our sincere hope for a job well done that we, the annual staff, present this 1961-62 Taporapian to you. May it serve to be an accurate account of your past year at Tappahannock High School. EDITOR 4 DEDICATION THE CLASS OF ' 62 IS PROUD TO DEDICATE THIS TAPORAPIAN TO: MRS. GRACE DRYDEN SPINDLE The class of sixty-two wants to show appreciation By making the ' 62 Taporapian ' s dedication To one who is our working inspiration. Through our senior year, time of frustration, You helped us toward maturation -- Busy, bustling the school day’s duration. Trying to broaden our education. Laughter, anger, perspiration. Senior sponsor ' s obligation. June the eighth -- Emancipation! -- Brings your duties to cessation. 5 ANNUAL STAFF EDITOR Karen Courtney ASSOCIATE EDITOR Laura Spindle SEATED left to right: Barton, Fogg, Rose, Editor: Courtney, Spindle, Sponsor: Robertson; STANDING: Dickinson, Hundley, Ransone, Dunn, Garrett, Taliaferro, Clanton, Ware, Rennolds, Watts, Sparrow, Lane, Powell. ASSISTANT EDITOR Diane Rose COPY EDITOR Dorothy Barton BUSINESS MANAGER Connie Fogg 6 ADMINISTRATIVELY Principal: Mr. Henry Burruss To you, the Seniors of 1962, we extend our best wishes. You are the last class of the old four-year system. Though your class is quite small compared to others, it is quite influential in the student government, on the athletic field, and in all the student activities. The Class of ' 62 is unique also in the fact that three-fourths of its members hold major elective offices in the class, clubs, or governmental organizations of the school. You have given evidence of your leadership ability. May it always be in the right direction and found on the side of justice. 8 OUR THANKS TO; 9 hi iTti ■ H c MR. HENRY ASHTON Physical Education MRS. EDNA CARLTON Latin, English MRS. FRANCES DURHAM Commercial MR. RALPH JONES Distributive Education MR. HENRY BURRUSS Chemistry MRS. GENE CHRISTOPHER Home Economics Band MRS. TERRY McCLOSKEY Phy. Ed., Geography 10 MRS. JULIET PARKER English MR. CHARLES SEBRA History, Government, French MRS. POLLY TALIAFERRO English CAPT. P. W. WINSTON Physics, Math, Geometry, Trig. MR. HOWARD ROBERTSON Biology, General Science MRS. GRACE SPINDLE English MR, THORNTON TAYLOR Agriculture, Shop MRS. ELIZABETH WOOLFORD Math, Geometry 11 MRS. BURRUSS 1st. Grade MRS. GEDDES 4th Grade MRS. DOGGETT 1st. 2nd. Grades MRS. THOMPSON 4th 5th Grades MRS. SISSON 3rd, Grade MRS. McKinney 5th Grade ELEMENTARY FACULTY MRS. DIERAUF 6th Grade MRS. SUTTON 7th Grade MRS. GOULDIN 7th Grade MRS. PARKER 6th Grade MRS. MANN Dietitian MRS. ALLEN 2nd, Grade 12 ACADEMICALLY Sponsors: Mrs. Grace Spindle Mr. Charles Sebra CLASS OF ’62 Barbara Lee Baldwin Calvin Louis Boughan George Newton M. DeShazo 14 Constance Delano Fogg Thomas Acree Harding John Mason Hundley John Schuyler Moon Helen Diane Rose Lacy Powell Sparrow, Jr. Linwo od Earl Taylor Robert Elton Waring 15 BARBARA LEE BALDWIN: 4-H Club 1,2,3; Safety Patrol 4; FBLA 3;4: Parliamentarian 4; Historian 4,5; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; FHA 2,4,5; Song Leader 4; Basketball 5; Softball 4, 5; SCA Representative 4; SCA Committee 5. CALVIN LOUIS BOUGHAN: FFA 1,2, 3.4; Vice-president 3; Sentinel 4; Poultry Judging Team at Blacksburg 2; Star Farmer 3; Camp 1,2,3; Farm Maintenance 4; Safety Patrol 5; Lieutenant 4; Captain 5. GEORGE NEWTON DESHAZO: Treasurer of Class 1; Science Club 1,2; Basketball 2, 3,5; Football 1,2, 3, 4, 5; Co-captain 4,5; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4, 5; Track 3,4,5; Student Council 2,3,4; SCA Committee Chairman 2; Safety Patrol 3; Captain 3; Pep Club 5; Chairman 5; President of Class 5; State SCA Convention 3; SCA Work-shop 2; Boy: ' s State 3; President of SCA Student Council 4; District SCA Convention 1,4; Chair- man 4; Annual Staff 5; Sports Editor 5; National Honor Society 3,4,5; Forensics 4,5. CONSTANCE DELANO FOGG: 4-H Club 1; Science Club 1; Glee Club 1,2, 4,5; Trio 1. 2; Basketball 3,4,5; Co-captain 5; Softball 3,5; Captain 5; SCA Committee 2, 3,4, 5; Annual Staff 4,5; Treasurer 4; Business Manager 5; Cheerleader 5; Girl ' s State 4; Secretary-Treasurer of Class 5; National Honor Society 4,5; Pep Club 5; Forensics 5. THOMAS ACREE HARDING: Treasurer of Class 1; President of Jr. Science 1; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Co-captain 4; Baseball 1,2; Football 3,4; Co-captain 4; Student Council 2, 4; Annual Staff 3; President of Class 3; National Honor Society 3,4; State SCA Con- vention 3; Boy’s State 3; District SCA Convention 4; SCA President 4; Honor Council 4. JOHN MASON HUNDLEY: FFA 1,2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; President 4; Forestry Judging Team 3,4; Tractor Driving Contest 3; Poultry Judging Team 2,3,4; Blacksburg Poultry Judg- ing Team 3,4; Crop Judging Team 2,3; N. N. Fed. FFA 2,3,4; Treasurer 2; Sentinel 3; Treasurer 4; 4-H Club 1. JOHN SCHUYLER MOON: Glee Club 1,2; Science Club 1,3; Football 1,2, 3,4,5; Basket- ball 2, 3, 4, 5; SCA Committee 4. HELEN DIANE ROSE: Secretary-Treasurer of Class 3; Reporter of Class 3,4; Student Council 3,4; Honor Council 3,4; Secretary 4; SCA Committee 3,4; Chairman 4; Na- tional Honor Society 3,4; President 4; Girl ' s State 3; Pep Club 4; State SCA Conven- tion 3; District SCA Convention 4; Annual Staff 4; Assistant Editor 4; Cheering Squad 4; Captain 4. LACY POWELL SPARROW: Track 2; Art Appreciation Club 3; Transfer from George Washington High School 4; Band, Captain 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 4; Annual Staff 4. LINWOOD EARL TAYLOR: FFA 1,2, 3,4; Treasurer 4; Crop Judging Team; Tractor Driving Team. ROBERT ELTON WARING; President of Class 1,3; Vice-president 5; Glee Club 1,2; 4-H Club 1,2,3; President 2; Football 3,5; Basketball 2,4,5; Co-captain 4,5; Track 4; Safety Patrol 2,3; SCA Committee 4; Boy ' s State 4; Student Council 4; Pep Club 5; Vice-president 5. 16 GRADUATION On Sunday evening, June third, the seniors caught their first glimpse of graduation with the Baccalaureate Sermon held at Tappahannock Memorial Methodist Church. Rev. Nel- son M. Fox delivered the sermon to the eleven graduates. Rev. L. R. Fleming and Rev. Paul Campbell assisted in the service, and Mr. Charles Sebra presented a vocal selection, The Heavens Are Telling by Beethoven. Finally, on Friday, June eighth, the long-awaited night arrived. Dr. O. K. Campbell addressed the graduates. Others taking part in the exercises were: Rev. J. S. Ewing, Supt. E. W. Christopher, and Principal, Mr. Flenry Burruss. Valedictorian, Diane Rose, delivered the welcome; Salutatorian, Newton DeShazo, presented the school gift; Robbie Waring led the candlelight service; and Laura Spindle sang My Task as special music. Four scholarships were presented -- one each to Diane Rose, Newton DeShazo, Connie Fogg, and Alan Elliott, post-graduate. Tappahannock High shall miss ail the faces of this outstanding graduating class, though small in number, large in achievement and potential. Hey, not me! I think I ' ve found it! Cmon, we don’t have long! Oh, dear! What next??? Wow! Who is it? Look, a camera! 17 MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT MOST ATHLETIC MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Diane Newton Connie Newton Diane Newton WHO’S WHO MOST COMICAL Connie Lacy MOST INTELLIGENT Diane Newton BEST ALL AROUND Barbara Robbie 18 Barbara Baldwin leaves her quiet nature to Laura Balderson. Calvin Boughan leaves the school to be run by someone else. Newton DeShazo leaves, hoping there might be someone left to fill his shoes, Connie Fogg leaves the halls of Tappahannock High School roaring with her laughter. Tommy Harding leaves for Hampton-Sydney, wishing it were Dunnsville. John Mason Hundley leaves the shop to Mr, Taylor. John Moon leaves the referees in peace. Diane Rose leaves her outstanding ability to anyone who can use it. Lacy Sparrow leaves his wit to Charles Harper and his drums to George Dunn. Earl Taylor leaves quietly. Robbie Waring leaves still trying to find that certain something lacking at Tappahan- nock High School. In the fall of our junio r year, we finally acquired a homeroom complete with jun- ior privileges. With Tommy as our leader, Calvin, John Mason, Barbara, and Diane progressed toward becoming seniors. September ' 61, we five long seniors were joined by those who stayed behind, Connie, Robbie, Newton, Earl, and John Moon, These students, along with newcomer Lacy Sparrow, comprised the Class of ' 62. Although we are one of the smallest graduating classes, we will remember and be remembered in many fond school day memories. 19 Sponsors: Mrs. McCloskey Mr. Taylor President -- Boots Barton, Vice Pres. -- Frank Brooks, Sec- retary -- Danna Dickinson, Treasurer -- Laura Spindle Re- porter -- Frances Hundley, Student Council Representative: Kay Courtney Alwyn Davis CLASS OF ’63 Laura Lee Balderson Carolyn Bareford Boots Barton Frank Brooks Gary Carlton 20 Kay Courtney Alywn Davis Danna Dickinson Mary Ann Dunn Jerry George John Haile Suzanna Haile Charles Harper Frances Hodges Frances Hundley John Garnett Loving Mary Linda Loving Sarah Loving Robert Norris Lowery Betty McTyre Judy Midgely Phyllis Parr Mary Carter Ransone Johnnie Rennolds Rita Schools Laura Ann Spindle Allen Stevens Bryan Taliaferro Pete V illiams 21 Sponsors: Mr. Jones, Mr. Hamada President: Wanda Watts; Vice-President: Armi- stead Ransone; Secretary: Dina Lane; Treasurer: Gary Allen; Reporter: Carolyn Hammond; Stu- dent Council: Byrd Kriete, Faye Winder. CLASS OF ’64 Peggy Akers Gary Allen Donald Balderson Jackie Bareford Phyllis Brooks Barbara Burruss Robert Collawn Emma Cox Jimmy Croxton Charlotte Davis Ryland Dufour 22 Curtis Elbourne Phyllis Frank Carolyn Hammond Jimmy Haile Barbara Hicks Marian Hodges Fred Hutson Byrd Kriete Dina Lane Patsy Parr Kerry Sue Powell Armistead Ransone Melvin Rich Barbara Robinson Spottswood Taliaferro Tommy Taliaferro Wayne Tune Betty Lee Walker vVanda Watts Faye Winder Stuart Woodland Gene Bareford Carolyn Medlin Catherine Medlin 23 Sponsors: Mrs. Woolford Mrs. Durham President: Junior Watts, Vice-president: Jack Kirk, Secretary: Sarah Clanton, Treasurer: John Christopher, Reporters: Frances Ware Junior Watts, S.C.A. Representatives: Margaret Gar- rett, John Christopher, Jack Kirk, Phyllis Bareford. CLASS OF ’65 Nancy Andrews Vaughan Atkins Billy Balderson Phyllis Bareford Gary Barrett Gene Boughan Jimmy Beazley Wythe Bowe Jimmy Brizendine Ray Brooks Arlene Burch Patsy Burch Linda Bush Cheryl Carlton Robert Carlton Ellen Charnock John Christopher Sarah Clanton Etta Cox 24 Eugene Davis Joe Davis Mickey Davis Betty Delano George Dunn Barbara Eanes Martha Echo Carroll Elbourne Jerry Elliott Jimmy Elliott Ralph Elliott Faye Emery Johnny Evans Ranny Ferry Margaret Fogg Phillip Frank Margaret Garrett Nancy Haile Nettie Hayes Larkin Hundley Robert Johnson Jack Kirk Linda Lumpkin Arlene Luttrell Gene McMahan Barbara Passagaluppi David Passagaluppi James Rowe Boyd Schools Dorothy Schools George Shackleford David Taliaferro Judy Talley Betty Taylor Jerry Taylor Lloyd Taylor vVilliam Thom pson Catesby vVare Frances Ware Tyler Ware Junior Watts Joyce Winder Steve Winder 25 Sponsors: Mrs. Christopher Mrs. Edna Carlton President: Richard Balderson, Vice-Pres.: Peyton Barton, Secretary: Joe Mundie, Treasurer: Peale Dillard, SCA Representatives: Nancy Hammond Ann Beazley TAPP HIGH Robert Bacon Patricia Balderson Richard Balderson Charles Ball Betty Lou Bareford Peyton Barton Ann Beazley Leslie Beazley Audrey Brizendine Mary Jane Brizendine Charles Bryant Billy Carlton James Clanton Mvin Clarke Ronald Covert, Jr. Betty Mae Crowe Edward Lee Davis Wayne Davis Faye Delano Peale Dillard 26 Katherine Dunn Nettie Faye Dunn Walter Payne Elliott John M. Fogg Jr. Ernest Griggs Jr. Betsy Haile Nancy Hammond Marshall Haney Linda Harper Connie Hayes Ann Lee Hite Roger Less Hodges Ann Beverly Hundley Franklin Hundley Jr. Margaret Langford James Linthicum Ellis Loving Ernest Loving Carolyn Lumpkin Linda Minor Linda Lee Minor Bland Motley Jr. Joey Mundie Linda Faye Owens Richard Pan Glen Prestridge Richard Rennolds Ronnie Robertson Diane Robinson Cheryl Russell Ernest Schools Linda Shearwood Judy Carol Shipp Betty Ann Skelton Alfred Spindle Paulette Spindle Kenneth Stevens Barbara Ann Stokes Mary Jane Taylor Roger Dale Thomas Elaine Tigner Jeanette Walker Bobby Lee Wharton Stanley Williams Jo Carol Winder 27 First Grade -- Mrs. Burruss First -- Second Grade Mrs. Doggett Second Grade -- Mrs. Allen Third Grade -- Mrs. Sisson Fourth Grade -- Mrs, Geddes 28 Fourth -- Fifth Grade Mrs. Thompson Fifth Grade -- Mrs. McKinney Sixth Grade --- Mrs. Dierauf Sixth Grade -- Mrs. Parker Seventh Grade -- Mrs. Gouldin Seventh Grade -- Mrs. Sutton 29 ORGANIZATIONALLY S.C.A. OFFICERS President -- Tommy Harding Vice President -- Bryan Taliaferro Secretary — Frances Hundley Treasurer -- Mary Ransone Reporter -- Mary Ann Dunn Sponsor -- Mr. Charles Sebra STUDENT COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION The S.C.A. is the governing body of the school. The officiers conduct a business meet- ing monthly in order to give the students an oppurtunity to participate and see their S.C.A. at work. A program is presented with each meeting, usually of educational benefit. The leadership and skill of working together, that is developed in the S.C.A. is valuable experience. 32 STUDENT COUNCIL The student Council, in effect, is the governing body of the school with members representing all five grades of the high school. The council takes upon itself to pass rules helpful to the school and provide means for enforcing these rules. The conscientious group is the best that Tappahannock High School can offer in the way of hard work and service to the school. HONOR COUNCIL In the 1959-60 school term Tappahannock High School established an honor code. Along with the code, the administration organized an honor council to try violations and inflict punishment when necessary. The Honor Council of 1961-62 has not only done its immediate duties, both promptly and effectively, but has upheld the standards of Tappahannock High School in a manner of which both students and faculty can be proud. 33 JUNIOR S.C.A. President -- Chuck Gilchrist Vice President -- Scott Charnock Secretary — Sharon Robertson Reporter -- Becky Beazley Treasurer -- Billy French Sponsor -- Mrs. Sutton JUNIOR STUDENT COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION Our principal goal was to make our school a workshop in democracy so that every stu- dent may have the opportunity of learning by experience how our democratic form of government functions. Each homeroom was a committee. These committees have successfully fulfilled their objectives by improving the grounds and the general appearance of the school. The Junior S.C.A. helped in giving the elementary a water cooler. 34 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OFFICERS OF N.H.S. President: Diane Rose Vice-President: Bryan Taliaferro Secretary-Treasurer: Karen Courtney THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Membership in the National Honor Society represents a high school student ' s highest achievement in scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Members are elected, by a committee of the faculty, from the junior and senior classes. In the spring, when the induction ceremony is held, new members are tapped into the organization. 35 OFFICERS OF T.W. ' S President: Newton DeShazo Vice-President: Robbie Waring Secretary: Sarah Clanton Treasurer: Frances Ware Publicity Chairman: Carolyn Hammond T. W.’s The newly formed Pep Club of Tappahannock High School is being established by stu- dents who are willing to give of their time and effort toward their only objective -- to promote school spirit. At this time, there are approximately thirty-five members to help carry out this task of creating that spirit within the student body which brings to the individual student a feeling of responsibility and unity toward his Alma Mater. 36 F O R E N S I C DISTRICT PLACEMENTS The Forensic Meet is an annual event under the auspices of the Virginia High School League. Included in Forensics are varied catagories of participation. The District Meet is held at Mary Washington College each year in March. Winners in each event are selected from the seven schools in District F to compete on the state level at the University of Virginia in April. Tappahannock has had several district winners. In the 1962 session, Mary Ann Dunn, represented the district in Poetry Reading. In both the 1960 and 1961 sessions, Kay Courtney represented the district in Public Speaking and Prose Reading, respectively, and in each event won at the state level. In the One-act Play Festival, Tappahannock won in the district and participated in the state festival with honors. In Creative Writing, a related activity, Tappahannock won the trophy for Group III schools in the state for its booklet of original work. Betty Lee Walker won the individual award for her original poem. SCHOOL ENTRIES 37 BAND A high school band -- once a dream here -- now is a reality. Mr. Louis Hamada, director, began his band in October, 1961, with thirty-seven untrained students. Now within a year’s time, by much hard work on the part of both students and director, he has developed one of the finest bands in the area. It has been the aim of Mr. Hamada to develop a concert band. A concert band, Mr. Hamada says, can always march, but a marching band cannot always play con- cert music. The band during its short existence has been a great credit to both the school and community. 38 Our Director President: Patsy Parr Reporter: Betty Walker Vice-president: Charlotte Davis Historian: Barbara Baldwin Secretary: Faye Winder Parlimentarian: Sally Akers Treasurer: Phyllis Brooks Song Leader: Patsy Kay Burch Advisor: Mrs. Christopher FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The Future Homemakers of America is a national organization of students studying homemaking in junior and senior high schools of the United States and Territories. The motto Toward New Horizons aptly expresses the over all purpose of the F.H.A: namely, learning to live better today in order that our lives and those of our families may be better tomorrow. The goals of the F.H.A. are focused on helping the members improve their personal, family, and community living. The program of work is designed to help members gain a better understanding of themselves, their families, and the people in the world about them. Individual progress and special achievement is recognized by the awarding of home- making degrees: Junior, Chapter, and State. 40 futubS THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR BOYS SMERICA, STUDYING VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE The future Farmers of America is a non-profit, non-political, farm youth organization of voluntary membership, designed to take its place along with other agencies striving for the development of leadership, the building of a more permanent agriculture, and the improvement of country life. It constitutes one of the most efficient agricultural teaching devices that has been discovered up to the present time. The F.F.A. is lOO American in its deals and outlook and has no outside affiliations. There is no secrecy in connection with any of its activities. 41 Standing left to right: Sponsor, Ralph Jones; A. Linthicum; C. Brooks; A. Elliott; P. Allen; R. Schools; R. Lowery; KNEELING: Parliamentarian, A. Stevens; Reporter Historian, S. Haile; Treasurer, F. Hodges; Secretary, B. McTyre; Vice President, L. Balderson; President, A. Davis. DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION CLUB D.E. Club Aims and Purposes: To provide the club members with a means of learning the opportunities in the field of distributi on and of their significance to community life. To develop leaders among the members who will be capable of handling important re- sponsibilities of distribution both now and in the future. To give the student a respect for training and a desire to keep abreast of current develop- ments in distribution through the use of training facilities available in the community after graduation. To help the students develop an understanding of their employers and their employer ' s problems, in order that the students may actually contribute to the organization to which they belong. To put into practice the philosophy that in receiving money for services, merchandise, or ideas, each DE Club member will give of his best in time and effort so that both buyer and seller will benefit. 42 SAFETY PATROL — 196l-’62 The Safety Patrol of Tappahannock High School has been and will always remain an important organization in helping to protect the children of our school. To make our school a safe place and to protect the children entrusted to our care is the motto of the Tappahannock High safety patrol. Through the cooperation of the students, teachers, and motorists on the highway, this objective has been realized. 43 Standing left to right: M. Echo; P. Burch; J. Walker; B. Taliaferro; W. Davis; B. Wharton; J. Brizendine; E. Cox; KNEELING: Reporter -- A. Beazley; Song Recreation -- F. Emory; President -- D. Taliaferro; Vice President -- J. Rennolds. 4-H CLUB Of all the clubs in Tappahannock High School, probably the one with the widest range of interest is 4-H. Under the guidance of county extension agents, Mr. L. T. Richard- son and Miss Alice Ankers, our 4-H carries projects in electricity, agriculture, and home economics. Also included in the 4-H program are agricultural business, career exploration, and bookkeeping. The club since past years has dwindled somewhat in size, but the importance of 4-H to its members will be great. 44 ATHLETICALLY Left to right: B. Taliaferro, T. Harding, J. Beazley, J. Haile; KNEELING; N, DeShazo, J. Moon, C. El- bourne, J. Rennolds, S. Woodland, F. Brooks, R. Waring. FOOTBALL 1961 The Warriors had high hopes for a winning season when they launched their eight game schedule, but at the end they had to settle for two wins and a tie. Without much depth at any position and with in- juries popping up often along with other problems, it was a thin operation from start to finish. After being tied by Lancaster in their opening game, they lost four in a row; however, one of these was a well-played 2-0 squeaker to West Point. Following such a rough start which showed only a tie in the first five games, they bounced back to pick up their first win in the mud at Middlesex and closed the sea- son with a shut-out of W L. Led by Captains Newton DeShazo and Tommy Harding, the team possessed good spirit all season, and the majority of them were a hard-working and dedicated group. The starting line-up usually found De- Shazo and Robbie Waring or John Haile at ends, John Moon and Frank Brooks at tackles, Stuart Woodland and Curtis Elbourne or Mickey Davis at guards, Johnny Rennolds at center, Harding at quarter, Jimmy Haile and Bryan Taliaferro at the halves and Jimmy Beazley at fullback. Jerry George, Jack Kirk, and Carroll Elbourne (before being injured) saw considerable action in reserve. Jimmy Haile led the scoring with 31 points. Defensively, DeShazo and Woodland were consistently tough all season. DeShazo, Harding, Waring, and Moon will be lost to the squad through graduation; all others should return. Much of the success of the squad could be traced to the fine leadership of Captains DeShazo and Hard- ing, plus the desire for football possessed by such as Woodland, Davis, Curtis Elbourne, John Haile, Ren- nolds, Taliaferro, Beazley, and many others. Also the speed of Waring, Haile, and Taliaferro was very important. 46 jS r I FIRST ROW, left to right: Christopher, Croxton, Harding, DeShazo, Kirk, Thompson; SECOND ROW: Brizendine, Ferry, Dillard, Haile, Elbourne, Davis, Ransone, Ware; THIRD ROW: G. Carlton, R. Carl- ton, Taliaferro, Beazley, Bareford, J. Bareford, Barton, Boughan, Coach: Henry Ashton; FOURTH ROW: Woodland, Brooks, Moon, George, Rennolds, Waring, J. Haile, Football Scores 1961 Tappahannock 6 Lancaster 6 7 Mathews 20 6 Northumberland 26 6 New Kent 20 0 West Point 2 14 Middlesex 6 20 Caroline 51 19 Washington-Lee 0 47 Back to the Huddle Nice Tackle 48 Kneeling left to right: Taliaferro, McMahan, Boughan, Christopher. STANDING: Rennolds, DeShazo, Beazley, Ware, Coach Ashton. Only eight Warriors took part in the District F Track Meet held at the Warsaw Fair Grounds May 1st. This was the lowest number of participants for Tappahannock since they began en- tering the meet six years ago and the few entries showed up at the end as Tappahannock finished last among the five schools participating, gaining only six points. The points were earned by Tommy Taliaferro, second in the discus, Johnny Rennolds, third in the shot put, and Newton DeShazo, fourth in the 440. Taliaferro competed in the State Meet at Charlottesville but did not place. Other Warriors who were in the District Meet were: John Christopher, Gene Boughan, and Gene McMahan in the 880; Jimmy Beazley in the 220 and shot; Catesby Ware in the dis- cus. Much credit is due to these boys who gave the extra time and effort to have their school represented. 49 Standing left to right: Coach, McCloskey; Hicks; Hayes; Ware; Andrews; Hammond; Clanton; Baldwin; Ransone; Manager, Dunn; KNEELING: Kriety; Powell; Barton; Fogg; Dickinson; Lane; Luttrell; Court- ney. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Disuict F basketball season of 1961-62 opened with the addition of three new schools on its schedule, all of which offered stiff competition. The T.H.S. girls ' varsity squad this year was one of new faces and young players. Lacking the experience of former teams, they made up in hard play, cooperation and a will to excel, ending a series of eleven games with 7 wins to 4 losses which put them in the play- offs. Here, however, they were defeated by a slim margin of 39-34 by Caroline, who went on to win the District Championship. First string players were guards, Connie Fogg, Boots Barton, and Kerry Sue Powell, with Byrd Kriete a fine back up, all girls doing an exceptional job; forwards Danna Dickinson, Dina Lane, and newcomer, Arlene Lutuell. The two D ' s vied for high scorer throughout the season and at its conclusion were separated by a bare two points. The versatility of Arlene saved many a game with her fast movements, ball handling, and ability to play either guard or forward. Credit goes to the entire squad who were al- ways ready a d eager with support without which many a game would have been lost. Forwards, Kay Courtney, Mary Carter Ransone, Barbara Hicks, and Frances Ware; guards, Carolyn Hammond, Barbara Baldwin and Nancy Andrews all gave an excellent performance in many a tight place. Although the team gained no trophy, the season was a success none the less in that spirit, cooperation, loyalty, and friendliness were ever present among the girls throughout the year. This group is one of the finest produced at Tappahannock High School. 50 Co-Captains: Fogg, Dickinson Lane and Fogg SCORES T.H.S. 32 W. L 28 30 Farnham 24 32 Caroline 34 25 King George 13 42 C. T. Smith 28 29 W. L 30 T.as. 52 Warsaw 29 37 Farnham 39 44 Northumberland 31 50 Lancaster 34 31 Colonial Beach 53 34 Caroline 39 (play off) Powell and Dickinson Luttrell and Barton 51 Kneeling (left to right): Manager, Carlton; DeShazo; Rennolds; Waring; Harding; Haile; STANDING: Manager, Bareford; Croxton; Taliaferro; Rich; Sparrow; Ferry; Christopher; Coach, Ashton. BOYS’ BASKETBALL Winning four times in eleven games, the basketball Warriors were a definite disappointment. They finished 3-6 in District play and 4-7 over-all. Possessing a veteran star starting five that had the necessary talents for a winning performance, they still were never able to jell together as a unit. They had rebounding in John Moon and Newton DeShazo, shooting potential in Moon, Robbie Waring, and Jimmy Haile, speed in Haile, Waring and DeShazo, and good ball handling by guards Haile and Tommy Harding. They also had a fair bench in Tommy Taliaferro, Ranny Ferry, Lacy Sparrow, John Christopher, Melvin Rich and Jimmy Croxton. John Rennolds, a starter and first line reserve, was lost at midseason due to appendicitis. Jimmy Haile, a sopho- more, was scoring leader for the season. Tommy Harding and Robbie Waring were captains. Many games were close enough to have gone either way, but the best effort was the 49-47 loss to King George. This was probably one of the better teams the Warriors have had, but it fell short of expectations. 52 Co-Captains DeShazo Waring Waring Harding Tappahannock 46 Farnham 39 41 Caroline 58 67 Warsaw 39 31 W, L. 58 47 King George 49 42 C. T. Smith 52 32 W. L. 45 52 Farnham 38 55 Lancaster 31 32 Northumberland 51 ■ 41 Colonial Beach 49 Harding First String 53 SOFTBALL — 1962 Despite an unimpressive beginning, the girls softball team of the season 1962 played much better towards the end, winning three out of their last four games. The team made costly mistakes at times, but showed continuous improvement with every game. Playing well most of the season were team captain, Connie Fogg, and Arlene Luttrell, a promising freshman. Boots Barton, who did most of the pitching, Judy Talley, Barbara Hicks, Kerry Sue Powell, Betty McTyre, Dina Lane, Barbara Baldwin, Margaret Fogg, Kathy and Carolyn Medlin provided the first string punch. These starters were supported well by Betty Page Delano and Nancy Andrews. Although the win-loss record was not as impressive as those of past years, the girls feel that their time was well spent developing and rebuilding another fine team. 54 BASEBALL 1962 The Warrior baseball team was a very pleasant surprise as they won eight of ten games in- cluding a 7-2 District mark and finished in a three-way tie for first place in District F, Caro- line and Northumberland shared first place with Tappahannock and all three teams received trophies as co-champions. It .was the first top spot finish for the Warriors in baseball since 1951 and must be considered a well-earned one. The team was completely re-made in the early spring to fill the gaps left in 1961, and only one starter found himself at the same spot the year before. Despite this, they made remarkable progress and were in the District race all the way and clinched a tie on the last day with the win over close rival, Warsaw, The hitting and leadership of senior, Newton DeShazo, played a big part in the team success. Switched to first base from the outfield and pitching, Newton played as if he belonged there and led the hitters with a .468 average including two very important home runs. Wayne Tune, who had no previous experience, hit .464 and third baseman, Bryan Taliaferro, .343. The pitching of Jimmy Haile also was a big part in the fine season. Jimmy pitched 54 innings, struck out 101 batters, and gave only 14 earned runs while winning six against two defeats. The other Warrior starters were Junior Watts, catcher; Alwyn Davis, second; Ranny Ferry, short; Rob Lowery, left field; and Tommy Taliaferro, center field. Jimmy Croxton and Lacy Sparrow played the most as reserves, but Gary Allen, Armistead Ransone, Jackie Bareford, and Jimmy Beazley all con- tributed their part. Congratulations for a fine season. 55 STANDING, left to right: Delano, Ransone, Powell, Rose, Fogg, Charnock, Garrett. KNEELING: Barton, Bareford, Passagaluppi, Clanton, Hicks. CHEERING SQUAD This year twelve girls began the task of forming an entirely new cheering squad. They attended cheer clinics and rallies to learn new methods of presenting both their old and new cheers, trying in every way to be the best squad possible. Before every game, they promoted school spirit through posters and pep rallies. At all athletic events, come rain or shine, these girls wholeheartedly supported the teams. A vote of gratitude is due to one of the finest cheering squads THS has ever had. 56 57 MISS SCHOOL SPIRIT TEAMS, YEA! 58 SOCIALLY — Our State Competitors -- Pink And Patches ONE -ACT PLAYS Three one-act plays were presented by the English 12 Class this year. They were: How Hi Is Your Fi? , Two Crooks and A Lady, and Pink And Patches. Due to the fine direction of Mrs. William Spindle, the last of the three competed in the District and State Contest, receiving a superior rating in the State. Although much hard work was required, the performances gave a great deal of satisfaction. How Hi Is Your Fi? 60 FALL FORMAL The Fall Formal was a wonderful success. Since this was the one big formal dance of the year, everyone was looking forward to it. After much planning and decorating by the social committee, the big night finally arrived. The dance, held in the gym, featured The Dynatones with the Peppermint Twist as the theme. The dance being open to the public, students from neighboring schools came, as well as college students who were home for the weekend. All had a wonderful time, even the chaperones! JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The Junior-Senior Banquet was the social high-light of the year. As the Senior Class was unusually small, it helped with the plans. The preparation for the big event was done by the juniors; an entire day was put aside for this. Since the theme was spring, there were lovely, fragrant flowers used as decoration, with a fountain and a Maypole as high-lights. After the welcome and other brief speeches, a delicious dinner was served by the sophomores. Following was a ring ceremony in which the Senior Class presented the Juniors with their rings. 61 G I 1962 Karen Courtney, Laura Spindle Bryan Taliaferro, Frank Brooks Alternates -- Danna Dickinson, Gary Carlton During the summer of 1962, the fortieth annual American Legion Boys ' and Girls ' States will be held at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Radford College respectively. The elect few from the junior class to attend this week-long event will have the opportunity to learn from actual experience the workings of the state and local govern- mental systems. To the persons taking part in this unique and unforgetable experience, it is not only an honor but an opportunity to better themselves for their future life. 1961 MEMBERS Rose Fogg DeShazo Waring 62 COMMERCIALLY ar Tappahannock, Va. 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